Today in Wheeling History: February 25--The Ohio County Board of Education approved nearly $7 million in construction contracts for the new Wheeling Park High School and made several key appointments to the administrative staff (1975).
On February 25, 1975, the Ohio County Board of Education approved nearly $7 million in construction contracts for the new $11 million Wheeling Park High School, which was expected to be completed by April 1976 and fully occupied by students in September 1976. Six specific contracts were awarded to various companies for general trades, flooring, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and food service equipment. In addition, Frank Blake and Phyllis Beneke were appointed as assistant principals for business/operations/transportation and curriculum/instruction respectively, while Lewis Capaldi was named director of vocational education. These join Principal Sam DeFillippo and Assistant Principal James Orr on the administrative staff. The Board also selected "Patriots" as the mascot with red, white and blue colors, officially named four new schools under construction, approved bidding on furniture and equipment for them, and approved preliminary renovation plans for Warwood Grade School.
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Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wheeling News-Register
On February 25, 1975, the Ohio County Board of Education approved nearly $7 million in construction contracts for the new $11 million Wheeling Park High School, which was expected to be completed by April 1976 and fully occupied by students in September 1976. Six specific contracts were awarded to various companies for general trades, flooring, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and food service equipment. In addition, Frank Blake and Phyllis Beneke were appointed as assistant principals for business/operations/transportation and curriculum/instruction respectively, while Lewis Capaldi was named director of vocational education. These join Principal Sam DeFillippo and Assistant Principal James Orr on the administrative staff. The Board also selected "Patriots" as the mascot with red, white and blue colors, officially named four new schools under construction, approved bidding on furniture and equipment for them, and approved preliminary renovation plans for Warwood Grade School.
To learn more: (http://tinyurl.com/5dmyz8zz) (http://tinyurl.com/bd5j3sw) (http://tinyurl.com/48r4mnr8)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wheeling News-Register
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