Evening journal., 1921-08-04
DAVID A. WARD
chosen HEAD
OF SCHOOLS
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siderable surprise. many persons
having anticipated a warm fight
When the meeting was called 20
order, motion by DR.. Victor ID. Wash
burn that the names OF two appli-
cants who had signifed their unwill-
ingness 20 accept the position OF SUI
perintendent at a salary of $4,000 be
eliminated from the list OF candi-
dates was adopted by unanimous
vote The two candidates were F. r.
Downes. superintendent Of schools OF
Harrisburg. Pa. and r. L. Alder
man. formerly Of Portland. ore.
After the list of the remaining
thirteen candidates had been read
by Secretary Jester, Doctor Wash
burn moved that the board proceed
to ballot for superintendent from the
list of thirteen, the first TO receive
four or more votes to be declared
elected. The motion prevailed and
Professor Ward was elected. The
election was by ballot
on motion by Doctor Washburn.
the secretary was instructed 10 noti-
~ all the unsuccessful candidates
and return them their credentials.
Professor Ward was called from
the Hotel dupont, where he was
stopping and was introduced 10 the
board and other persons present by
Elwood Souder, president Of the
board To those present, the new
superintendent made an exceedingly
good impression. justifying the ex-
oelient report made by Doctor Wash
burn Of his investigation in regard
10 Mr.. Ward.
After his introduction, Professor
Ward expressed his deep apprecia-
ton Of the confidence shown in him
in electing him superintendent OF
the schools.
Il deeply appreciate the conf
dence YOU have shown me In plac-
ing me in this position. / have no
speech to make, but ! sincerely trust
/ may be able TO measure up to the
high standard Of excellency that
this board and the people OF Will
mington expect
Il recognize that there are seri-
Gus problems and difficulties TO
solve. and my intense work shall be
to the end that these problems will
be taken up In due time and han
died as carefully and as thoroughly
as possible; and I sincerely hope
that we may have the thorough and
complete cooperation OF the Board
Of Education. am sure that we
shall I pledge my best work 70 the
development Of the schools in Will
mington."
DR.. Washburn recently made an in
vestigation as to Professor Ward
and reported his findings at the las
meeting Of the board.
Professor Ward is a native OF Ohio
He was born in Gallia county, and wa.
graduated from Rio Grande College
in the same county. He received tn
masters degree in education from thu
University Of Chicago. For the pas
10 years Professor Ward has had tn
superintendency OF schools in Yves
Virginia, at Warrington, and In tn
Lincoln district, in which Cameron
is located. where he was superin
tendent last year and is just startin
his second term.
Professor Ward started his profes
sional career in rural schools Of Ohio
and taught in the graded schools
high schools and for summers, i
colleges in that state. Later he wa
Instructor in Michigan Military Acad
emy at Orchard Lake, Michigan, an
Morgan Park Academy at Morgai
b Park, Illinois. For seven years h
was superintendent of the cit
schools Of Warrington, West Vir
ginia. two years superintendent o
the schools in the Lincoln district
and one year superintendent Of tn
city schools OF Cameron.
He is highly recommended as al
educator Of high rank and an execu
tive OF high standing by ]. +. Marsh
secretary Of the state board, Charles
ton. W. Va; George II. ShaffeI
president OF the State Norma
school stroudsburg, Pa; NJ. F
shawkey. ex-state superintendent
Nashville, Tenn; ]. N. Dearl. Rut
gers College. New Brunswick, n. j.
l. l. Friend, state supervisor o
high schools. Charleston. W. Va.
Charles II. Judd. president OF tn
University Of Chicago, and Others
These men speak very highly Of MI
Wards professional accomplish
b ments and achievements as super
intendent Of West Virginia schools
5 He has a strong and pleasing per
{ sonality, and the members Of tn
81 board expressed themselves a