Wauseon High School - Chief Yearbook (Wauseon, OH)

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Qtarlp Zbisturp uf Wauseon The purpose of this brief outline of the history of our community is to illustrate the material around which we have built our theme for this book. Prior to 1820, Clinton Township area was recognized as Indian territory and was unorganized until March 6, 1838, when it was estab- lished as Clinton Township. 1835 was the first year in which settlers came to it to establish homes therein. In 1835 and 1836, many Indians roamed over this country. There was a small Indian town on what was generally known as the Zina Eager Farm, while the chief lived on a hill in the west part of Wauseon. The Indians were very friendly to the settlers. The roads of these pioneers were blazed trails, angling through the woods, following the high ground. In 1844 the first road laid out in the Township began north of the Fulton County Fair Grounds, angled across the town, striking Leggett Street. In 1853, Mr. Barber laid out the town and they commenced grad- ing for the railroad. By the time the railroad reached Bryan, Wauseon had thirty-six dwellings, a school-house, a hotel, three stores, a drug store, a saw mill, and a Methodist church. It was not until 1856 that James Hogeboom built the Little White Schoolhouse. The Wauseon newspaper, the Sentinel was published in 1857. The proprietors debated over several names for the town, but when a Mr. Leggett said to Hortensia Hogeboom, Can't you suggest a name ? she replied, A Mr. Howard said a few days ago, while dining with us, On that hill Cpointing to the hill in the west part of townJ was where Maumee Indians held their last treaty Qcouncilj with the United States, by which Ctreatyl they conveyed all their lands in the Northwest Territory to the United States. The name of the Chief was 'Wauseon', and she asked, f'Why not adopt that name? They talked it over and decided upon it. K Many things as interesting as these above recorded have happened since in Wauseon's history, but these events in the early history of our community will help those who read our book to understand why we thought an early colonial theme an interesting one. After reading this history, one may understand what the early settlers have accomplished in our community.

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Baath uf Cfhucatinn 1 We wish to impress upon all who read this book the importance of the duties of this body of men. They are the executive body over our entire sys- tem of education in Wauseon. Our school government would not exist with- out this Board. Dr. W. P. V. Evers and Mr. E. C. Reynolds were chosen at the regular election in November to fill the vacan- cies on the Board when Mr. Carl F. Orth and Mr. P. M. Clingamen retired. Both Mr. Clingaman and Mr. Orth have served long and faithfully. Mr. Clinga man has given his services since Jan. 3, 1916. Since Sept. 20, 1920 he has acted in the capacity of clerk of the jf. 19. mfhfl' present board. Mr. Orth began his term igfggihgnt Aug. 20, 1917. The new members, Dr. W. P. V. Evers and Mr. E. C. Reynolds, are both interested in the school and community. The members remaining on the Board are: Mr. F. H. Weber, president, whose term began Jan. 22, 1922, Mr. Earl Willson and Mr. Geo. Brown, both of whom. became members on March 11, 1922. ' The Annual stai wishes to express its appreciation to these members for the constant support they have given to every movement for our welfare. The importance of such a group of men can hardly be overemphasized. These men have all been leaders in both business and civic affairs. Unless these men had made good in their own affairs they would hardly have been selected by the community to handle larger enterprises. Besides having the responsibility of seeing that qualified teachers are selected and the school buildings and equipment kept in good condition, the Board also selects the Library Board and the Harmon Field com- mittee. The Annual staff wishes to express its appreciation to these members for the constant support they have given to every movement for our welfare.