Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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rxuxxxxxxxxxxnxnxnxxxxx l 1 I 4 i xxxxxxsxxxxxxnxxxxxnxxx William Woodward was born at Plainfield, Con- necticut, on March 8, 1768. He was a man who helped make the world a better place to live in. He was not a literary genius, not a poet, nor a hero of a great battle, but a plain and simple man whose generous heart and interest in education gave to Cincinnati its first high school. At an early age Mr. Vlfoodward came west to seek his fortune, and in 1791 landed at Cincinnati, where he built himself a cottage, using some of the timber of his boat for it. As a farmer and tanner he toiled for many years, and in 1816, on a large strip of land, built a new home at the northeast corner of Main and Wfebster Streets. With his purpose ever in mind, he now turned his attention to the fulfillment of his life's dream. In 1826 the deed of his gift was drawn up. This provided for the erection of an institution of edu- cation, and granted seven acres of Mr. VVoodward's property for the school building. The plans were placed in the hands of two trustees, Mr. Samuel Lewis and Mr. Osmond Cogswell. The work developed rapidly, and on October 24, xxxxxxxnxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The History of Woodward 1831, the Erst high school in Cincinnati opened its doors to those who would learn. This first build- ing was a four-room house, two stories high, and surmounted by a belfry which contained the Wood- ward bell. This bell now occupies a place of honor above the southwest door in our auditorium, and is rung each year at our Founder's Day celebra- tion by a former W'oodward student. With forty-two pupils enrolled under the super- vision of three teachers, the little school progressed successfully. Mr. Frederick Prescott was the first principal, he also taught English. His brother, Thomas Prescott, was teacher of languages, and Dr. Joseph Ray, instructor of mathematics. ln 1836 the legislature granted a charter, and the Woodward College became a fact. The high school department was continued. The number of pupils increased. In 1851, girls were admitted, and Miss Swan came to Woodward as the first woman teacher. Mr. Brunner, a teacher of French, and Mr. Aiken, a musical director, were also added. The need of a larger building was evident, so the first little school, sacred to those who had passed