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The 1971 edition of the Worthington High School Cardinal yearbook features photos of students, faculty, sports, clubs and activities, social events, and candid photos. Individual portrait photos of senior class members are included. The 1971 Cardinal is the first yearbook to also feature individual photos of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen as well. Sharon Gibney was the Cardinal editor. New and notable leadership included David Cavanaugh, who joined the staff as high school principal for the 1970-71 school year. Robert Wilcox served as a new assistant principal and John Miller continued in his role as principal of the Kilbourne school, where the ninth-graders attended class. Harold McCord was superintendent of schools. In November 1970, "Chalk Dust on My Shoulder," a memoir about lessons learned working with Worthington students, won the Ohioana Book Award for best non-fiction by an Ohio author. It was written by English teacher Charles Rousculp. The National Association of Biology Teachers named Robert McBurney Ohio’s “Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year.” Overcrowding was a serious issue at the high school, reflecting the school district’s rapid growth. According to the U.S. Census, the City of Worthington’s population grew from 9,239 to 15,326 in the decade between 1960 and 1970. (The school district boundaries included all of the City of Worthington plus some adjoining areas in Franklin County.) The results of a community survey presented in January 1971 indicated that residents thought high school enrollment should be capped at 1,500 students, but contradicted themselves by preferring only one high school...
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Sharon GibneyThomas Worthington High School
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