Pendulum Central High School - Pendulum Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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OUR PRINCIPAL MR. CECIL 0. TOWER When Dr. Claude V. Courler sought to fill the principalship 0f the new Central High School he looked far and wide for the man. He returned home empty-handed only to find that man in his own ollice. When assigned the task of organizing and opening Central High School, Mr. Tower realized the magnitude of the task before him. The thoroughness, the diligence, the vigor. and firmness with which he tackled his job soon Won for him the respect and admiration of all who came in contact with him. Students, face ulty, and other administrators alike have already recognized the progressive character of the leadership offered lay Mr. Tower. We feel secure in the knowledge that a wise course has been set, a strong hand is at helm, and come test or tempest, we shall not falter. Mr. Tower, before coming to Central, served as Assistant Principal at Western Hills High School for eight years and Research Director in the Central Olhce for seven years, DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION MR. JOHN F. ARUNDEL John F. Arundel was appointed Director of Voca- tional Education in February, 1918, to reorganize ex isting programs and promote vocational education under the Smith-Hughes Law. As a result, the plan of occupationally segregated vocational schools was ac- cepted by the Board of Education and the superin- tendent. Later, the Board acted favorably upon his recom- mendation that all vocational schools be designated as high schools and the teachers be placed upon the high school salary schedule. He also was instrumental in obtaining favorable Board action on a policy of college credit for industrial experiences-a policy included in all salary schedules since that time. An important step forward for the pupils was taken later when Mr. Arundel obtained State Charters as First-Grade High Schools for the nine schools. This allowed pupils to obtain a diploma in two calendar years of forty-eight weeks each and to enter State- supported colleges. During World War L Mr. Arundel directed the training of 1,600 enlisted men. In World War II, the department cooperated in the War Production Work- er Program. Under Public Law 34-6 over 4,500 Clis were trained in llOn-the-Joh and registered appren- tice programs. Mr. Arundel truly has given his life to vocational education.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The pupils of Central. High School salute the Board of Education of the City ofCincinnati. Indeed, we at Central High School have special reason to take pride in this and other recent local hoards of education because of their favorable attitude toward the vocational and technical pro- grams in the Cincinnati School System. However, the determination of the board to follow a program of vigorous expansion, as well as to maintain high scholastic standards throughout the entire system, has given this generation of all Cincinnati youth cause to take pride in 0111' educational institutions and to be inspired With a confidence that the youth of the next gen- eration will find even greater opportunity for growth and development in an atmosphere of equally pleasant surroundings and friendly guidance. It is of great comfort in this strife-ridden world to know that, at least at home, the time-proven verities are still valued and preserved. tie Because the school is 50 vitally a part of young peophavs lives, we are perhaps quicker to ltespond to its changing inHueuces. We are, therefore, proud of our new school and thankful to the people Who helped make it possible. Mrs. Virlur E. Cooper, Mr. Benjamin H. Siehl, Mr. Daniel Lawrence. Dr. Fred W. Heinnhl, President; Mr. Sltmley C. MrKiI-t Mr. Samuel P. Tedd, Mr. Edwin C. Becker, Vice President. 15

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Cuuusr'lur fur Ilium mid Mm'vnrh yr'mh- hnys. RUTH Se LAPIC slrml I'riln'iml. In Cllru'gw a PM If! Pvrmrmyf. I I 'thOUAS W. PICIRANO Assislunl Principal. In Churgc of Tmn-fler Personnel, OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS The Administrative set-up at Central includes two assistant principals-one in charge of fauulty-aHairs, the other concerned with sLudenl aH'airs. During the early Peiralm shouldered the great months of operation. Mid hulk of huth burdens until East Vocational High Schoni moved in in February and Mrs. Laps assumed the re- sponsihililies of her oihcc. Rememher the moving days and the fun we had at the welcoming parties. The faculty AFCI'ST FRAMWKI M A K. Cumrwfur fur girfnxx joined in the $Welcomc 13.5159137 activities and we know that many old associations were renewediand new ones made. The administrative staff also includes three coun- selors who were always ready to hear our problems and concern themselves with our personal needs. You could always horrow a wiHing ear here but, leUs Iace it kids- sometimes some of us waited in liIIe-by request. ' X Mn; HOWA R D h m . W, h , MM JAM'ES x1. 01mm Cnmmcinr jar 1 erle rmd Twelfth grade Inn's.