Withrow High School - Withrow Annual Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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FORE WARD The REVIEW comes to you as a result of hard work and dedication to preserving 1985-86. As you turn the pages of this book, it is my wish that you will be reminded of the aspirations, achievements, activities, and friendships you have cherished this year. In years to come, may the REVIEW serve to inspire memories of what Withrow High School offered you and how your response to that offer shaped your character, gave you direction, honed your talents, and opened career and educational opportunities to you. Lionel H. Brown, Ed.D., Principal In 1981 the Nora May Nolan Bridge Committee was established at Withrow High School to restore the beloved Withrow Bridge which had been declared unsafe and was barricaded by the City of Cincinnati for three years. The committee raised $165,000 and the bridge was restored and named in honor of Nora May Nolan a cherished friend and Withrow teacher for many years. Approximately $15,000 in remaining funds was used to: 1. Landscape, including re-establishment of five small gardens 0n the campus. tGarden Tours, Inc., donated 12 beautiful bushesJ 2 Repair the fountain and plant seasonal bulbs. tBulbs are planted yearly on the hill 3, Repair the clock and tower chimes. tYearly inSurance paid from our funds enables us to keep both goingJ l4. Replace loose brick. 5. Help carpet the library. 6. Present a Shakespearen actor for the students. In january, 1985, the Nora May Nolan Bridge Committee officially became'the Friends of Withrow. The Friends have an elected heard of 20 trustees composed of alumni and civic leaders, The main purposes ofthe group are to continue improvement of the school and to maintain a Close relationship between school and community. The first activity for the Friends , compiling the names of all 65 classes of Withrow graduated, has resulted in the organization of 33 class lists thus far. Christmas, 1985 was a truly beautiful occasion at Withrow. The 'lFriends funded the lighting ofthe bell tower and the bell tower and the front balcony. One hap- py resident called to tell us that the tower looked like a crown of jewels. With the help OfWithrOW teachers Sonya Brock, Mary El- len Pesek and john Temple, the Friends decorated the bridge and previded a lovely Christmas tree for students in the main lobby. We plan to continue to generate funds annually for the improvement of Withrow's facilities and programs. Withrow High School has the most devoted alumni in the city of Cincinnati who love and cherish their school. The Friends are challenging Withrow's Staff, students and community to assist in supporting academic excellence and the ongoing development of our campus and buildings. Miss Monica Nolan, President