Greenfield Exempted Village School District

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 8 - H H is for Hi-Y, Homecoming, and Honor Students! ➡️ Hi-Y began as a YMCA Club for boys in the 1800s. A club was organized in 1928 at McClain High School by a group of senior and junior boys with Coach Richard Larkin as sponsor. Girls were not able to participate in Hi-Y until the early 1970s, but in the past, girls could participate in the counterpart - the Y-Teen Club. Pictured are the 1928-1929 Hi-Y Club members, the 1947-1948 Y-Teens, and the 1974-1975 Hi-Y Club consisting of both male and female students. ➡️ In 1938, Miss Ruth Louise Hill was chosen as the Football Queen during the last home game of the season. The first mention of a Homecoming game was later in 1943 with Glenna Cogan being selected as Queen and Sally Lou Reifinger and Dorothy Martin as attendants. Sadly, there is no picture. The next mention of a Homecoming Queen came in 1947 with a fantastic picture included in this post. Also pictured are the 1958 Homecoming Queen and her court, scenes from the 1963 Homecoming week, a great 1973 Homecoming Snake Dance picture, and scenes from the 1976 Homecoming week. ➡️ Even with a National Honor Society affiliation beginning in 1922, the group of students selected for meeting the established criteria were known just as Honor Students. As is the same today, students had to meet criteria based on academics, leadership, and good character in order to be eligible for selection by the faculty. Pictured are the first group of Honor Students from the 1921-1922 school year and the Honor Students from the 1946-1947 school year. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 7 - G G is for Golf, Guidance Counselors, and Gymnasiums! ➡️ The first golf team at McClain High School was established in 1965. They are pictured in this post. Also pictured is the Fall 1968 team, which was coached by Mr. John Miller. Coach Miller stated that the golfers were hampered that year due to a lack of experience, but the other schools would pay in a couple of years. Also pictured are the Fall 1982 team with a regular season record of 16-5 and the Fall 1995 team with a regular season record of 17-4. The 1995 team members were also state qualifiers! ➡️ Based on the records available, Mrs. Florence Zimmerman may have been the first guidance counselor at McClain High School during the 1957-1958 school year. In addition to the "Guidance" title, she also taught English and Speech Arts. For a few years following, there is no evidence of a guidance counselor working at the high school until 1962 when Mr. Samuel Borst was identified with the specific title of guidance counselor. ➡️ Gymnasiaums have played such an integral part in our school district for over 100 years. Included in this post are some student and graduate viewpoints on the old gym in 1916. They are very interesting to read! The other pictures were taken by MHS Class of 1974 Graduate Doug Daniels. Mr. Daniels documented the construction of the new gym through some fantastic photos. Want to see more photos and take a walk down memory lane? Come out Friday evening and help us celebrate 50 years of the New Gym! The MHS JV boys game will begin at 6:00 p.m. Varsity will follow immediately after with a brief celebration ceremony before the start of the game. Interested in dinner beforehand? The Greenfield Rotary Club will be serving a spaghetti dinner in the cafetorium from 5:00 until 7:00. We hope to see you Friday evening! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 6 - F F is for Faculty, Fashion, and Football! With SO many pictures to choose from, we will have TWO posts this evening. Same words - 10 different pictures in each post ***This is post #2.*** ➡️ Our district has been fortunate to have many dedicated faculty members over the years. These pictures only represent a fraction of them. Check out those pictured from the following years: 1913, 1916, 1926, 1939, 1951, 1978, and 2003! ➡️ Whether it's gym fashion, bell-bottoms, prom dresses, or everyday apparel, fashion has changed greatly in the past 150 years. Check out the fashion across the decades: 1800s, early 1900s (In addition to the required gym clothing, check out the great pictures of the old gym!), 1930s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s (We would love to know the identities of the prom couple!), 1990s, and 2000s. ➡️ Football has played a role in our district's athletic program for over 100 years. Check out these football pictures from 1922, 1963, 1941, 1960 (Undefeated!), and 2023! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 6 - F F is for Faculty, Fashion, and Football! With SO many pictures to choose from, we will have TWO posts this evening. Same words - 10 different pictures in each post ***This is post #1.*** ➡️ Our district has been fortunate to have many dedicated faculty members over the years. These pictures only represent a fraction of them. Check out those pictured from the following years: 1913, 1916, 1926, 1939, 1951, 1978, and 2003! ➡️ Whether it's gym fashion, bell-bottoms, prom dresses, or everyday apparel, fashion has changed greatly in the past 150 years. Check out the fashion across the decades: 1800s, early 1900s (In addition to the required gym clothing, check out the great pictures of the old gym!), 1930s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s (We would love to know the identities of the prom couple!), 1990s, and 2000s. ➡️ Football has played a role in our district's athletic program for over 100 years. Check out these football pictures from 1922, 1963, 1941, 1960 (Undefeated!), and 2023! #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

We would like to invite you to be part of something special. 🎶💜💛🎶 Our district is excited to kick off an auditorium revitalization project. Constructed in 1915, the McClain High School auditorium has been a treasure in our community for over one hundred years, hosting countless performances and events leading to memories that last a lifetime. While its history is rich, time has taken its toll after the renovations made almost 40 years ago. We now have a unique opportunity to restore and enhance this iconic space for future generations. Our revitalization project will focus on upgrading the sound and lighting systems and replacing the seating, carpet, and curtains. These updates will honor the building’s historic charm while ensuring that it continues to meet the needs and support the experiences of current and future performers. We are thrilled for you to join us in bringing this vision of revitalization to life! Your support can make a meaningful impact. If you have questions regarding the information in this post, please contact us. 😊 https://www.greenfield.k12.oh.us/page/mhs-auditorium-revitalization #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Use the link below to access the most recent episode of Tiger Talk! 😊 https://bit.ly/3CVxLyD This episode's guests were: ➡️ Ms. Shania Massie, MHS Health and Physical Education Teacher and McClain Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, and Mr. Jarrod Haines, MHS Assistant Principal and McClain Varsity Boys Basketball Coach ➡️ Mr. Nate Luke, MHS Computer Technology Teacher, and Tech Help Desk students Chloe Hamman and Owen Sykes ➡️ Mrs. Jeana McNeal, Greenfield Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher and McClain Varsity Girls Swim Coach, and Mr. Nick McNeal, MHS Science Teacher and McClain Varsity Boys Swim Coach ➡️ Mrs. Wendy Royse and Mrs. Susan Thompson, Greenfield Historical Society Board members, supportive Greenfield community members, and Tiger fans 💜💛 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Join us on Friday, December 13, 2024, to celebrate the McClain High School “new gym” turning 50 years old. The first basketball game held in the gym was played on November 26, 1974. The Tigers came out with a three-point win that day over Miami Trace. We will have a small ceremony prior to the start of the varsity boys basketball game. JV tip will be at 6:00 p.m. with varsity to follow. We would LOVE to recognize anyone who helped to construct the gymnasium, played/coached during that time, and/or had anything else to do with the establishment of the facility. Please use the link below to complete the form to be considered for recognition. Someone will be in touch with you prior to the December 13 game. https://forms.gle/6rj2GvuWVZhEbNur6 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 5 - E E is for Edward and Eddie! ➡️ Edward Lee McClain 1. Excerpt 1: December 5, 1912 Edition of The Greenfield Republican Taken from the article: In Her Stocking - Greenfield Will Find a Magnificant New High School Building, Erected on a Beautiful Campus in the Heart of the City "There is a universal expression, over the city, of extreme gratification and community obligation to Mr. McClain for the generosity and civic pride characterized by this great donation which, according to people posted in such matters, will give Greenfield the best school facilities of any city of its size in the state." 2. Excerpt 2: Taken from the April 1914 Dragon Directory of Alumni "Edward Lee McClain, Manufacturer. Born in Greenfield, May 30, 1861; educated in the Greenfield Schools; has always resided in Greenfield. Donor of the magnificent new High School building. Married Lulu Theodosia Johnson, Dec. 17, 1884. Founder of the American Pad and Textile Company of Greenfield, Chatham, Ontario and Chillicothe; the American Textile Company of Atco, Georgia; The Crescent Mfg. Co., Lousiville, Ky.; President of the Sand Mixing Co. of New York City. Mr. McClain's name has been inseparably associated with Greenfield's growth and development." The pictures show Edward Lee McClain at different ages. Picture 1 - Ages 25 and 30 Picture 2 - Age 39 Picture 3 - Age 42 Picture 4 - Ages 51 and 58 Picture 5 - This is a younger picture of Edward that was used on the introductory page of a 63rd birthday photo album. Picture 6 - Age 63 Picture 7 - Approximately age 70 Picture 8 - Age 72; taken approximately 4 months before he passed away Picture 9 - The Announcement of Dedication Exercises for the Edward Lee McClain High School ➡️ January 8, 2016, marked the rebirth of the Edward Lee McClain High School Mascot lovingly voted to be named Eddie. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 4 - D D is for Dragon, Dramatics, and Dances! ➡️ The first issue of the Dragon was published in 1904. As shared previously, the Dragon began as a publication that was issued multiple times during the school year. The 1916 Dragon staff deemed that year as the most prosperous in history. Specifically, three publications that year were the most popular - the Gymnasium Number illustrated with school teams and gym classes, the Souvenir Number commemorating the new building, and the Senior Annual. In its early years, the Dragon won several awards. Pictured is the cover of a 1904 Dragon publication, the 1916 Dragon staff, and the 1920 Dragon staff. ➡️ Dramatic performances have been part of our history since the time of Greenfield High School. Troupe 400 of the National Thespian Organization was installed at McClain High School on February 5, 1940. During that year there were 55 Thespians in the group, making for the largest charter group in the smallest Thespian school. This group is pictured in this post. Whether it's musicals, plays, Spectacular, Cabaret, Opening Night, Senior Day Assembly, Show Choir, or countless other performances or groups, the talent that has crossed the stage in the McClain High School auditorium is immeasurable. Pictured are the 1909 cast of Midsummer Night's Dream, scenes from the 1987 Cabaret, the 2006 Show Choir, and scenes from the 2008 Opening Night. ➡️ It is unknown how long dances were being held as part of the Greenfield High School or McClain High School history, BUT we do know that Prom and the All Night Party started being featured in the Dragon in the 1960s. "Underwater Paradise" was the theme of the All Night Party on May 28, 1965. The event was held at the Greenfield Armory. Little Macy provided music until midnight when at that time the students traveled to the Rand Theater to watch a movie. After the movie, the students returned to the armory where the Vadicans played music until dawn. A couple of pictures are included in this post. Also, pictured are scenes from the 1965 Prom. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 3 - C C is for Cadets, Cheerleaders, and Clodhoppers! ➡️ Previous research and documentation led us to believe that the original Cadets of McClain High School were established in 1921, BUT instead, they were actually established at least as early as 1920. There is no other information currently available other than the information and pictures from 1920 and 1921. Can you tell where the 1920 pictures were taken based on the houses in the background? ➡️ Cheerleaders have been in place at McClain High School since at least the 1920s with both boys and girls being involved. One of the cheers used by the 1929 group pictured was: Bumble Bees-Hornets-Yellowjackets Bumble Bees-Hornets-Yellowjackets Bumble Bees-Hornets-Yellowjackets Yellowjackets-Yellowjackets McCLAIN YELLOWJACKETS Prior to trying out for cheerleading, students voted for one student from each grade level to represent the class on the cheerleading squad. Other cheerleaders pictured are from the years 1939, 1951, 1971, and 1978. Take a close look at those 1971 cheerleaders... ➡️ The Clodhoppers were established in the 1920-1921 school year. One interesting thing to take note of is how club names were sometimes published differently in the Dragon. Whether it's the Clodhoppers, Clodhoppers' Club, or the Clodhopper Society, the organization was the foundation of our current FFA. The group was originally only for boys and was specifically meant for those interested in farming. The work of the first group included "testing 10,000 ears of corn for farmers in the laboratories." In 1928, the name changed to the Progressive Farmers. Then later that year, the group became affiliated with the national organization Future Farmers of America. Pictured are the Clodhoppers of 1921 and 1924. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 2 - B B is for Baccalaureate, Basketball, and Boys Patrol! ➡️ Some people may not realize that Baccalaureate has been held for Greenfield High School seniors and McClain High School seniors for 153 years! Pictures in this post shows scenes from Baccalaureate in 1967, 1971, and 1985. The one picture shows students descending down the marble stairs as is a long standing tradition. Do you recognize familiar faces in the other pictures? ➡️ We had to include basketball as it is such a strong part of our district's traditions, and in this post, we are going to start back at the early years. Although girls basketball wasn't an organized or sanctioned sport until the 1970s, there were many girls teams that played in inter-class or intramural leagues. Included in this post are pictures of girls teams from 1921, 1933, and then finally an official girls varsity team in 1974. The 1933 boys basketball team pictured was the last team to play as the Yellowjackets. The 1969 team and coaching staff pictures show some familiar faces. The 1922 picture of fans lined up for basketball tickets is especially cool because of the background. Look closely to see if you can pinpoint the location. ➡️ The Boys Patrol, later known as the School Boys Patrol and then Safety Patrol, was established in 1923. It remained an organized group until around 1970. The 1963 group pictured earned things such as free football game admission and passes to the Rand Theater for their safety service at the intersections of Fifth, Sixth, and Jefferson streets. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK 2024 - This year as we have in the past, we are counting down the 15 school days until break by sharing some facts about our district. This year's theme is...🥁🥁🥁 Alphabetical order! 🔠 Day 1 - A A is for Alma Mater, Auditorium, and Advertisements! ➡️ The McClain Alma Mater was written by McClain High School music instructor, Margaret "Barney" Beaver, in honor of Edward Lee McClain. The Alma Mater was performed by the band for the first time during the November 1, 1946 homecoming football game. Pictured are Ms. Beaver and the 1946-1947 band, which was under the leadership of Thad Gossett. ➡️ In the early days of the McClain High School auditorium, commencement was held on stage. Even in the days before the high school was constructed, it was tradition for the graduating class to present a drama as part of the commencement exercises that lasted for a few days. On June 7, 1916, the seniors presented "Quentin Durward", a play in three acts based upon Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name to a packed auditorium. The next day, the senior girls presented an operetta. At the closing, Board of Education President Charles Davis presented all of the seniors with their diplomas. Pictured are the 1916 senior cast members and our beautiful 109-year-old auditorium. 💜💛 ➡️ Dating back to before McClain High School was constructed, the publishing of the Dragon was supported by local businesses. How fortunate are we that for over one hundred years, the community has shown such love and support for our district?! ❤️ Check out these advertisements, some of which might send you on a trip down memory lane. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

We hope to see you tomorrow evening. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Dinner plans this evening? Consider visiting Taco Bell for the Fiesta Fundraiser for the McClain High School All Night Party. Your support is appreciated! 💜💛🌮 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

Join us on Friday, December 13, 2024, to celebrate the McClain High School “new gym” turning 50 years old. The first basketball game held in the gym was played on November 26, 1974. The Tigers came out with a three-point win that day over Miami Trace. We will have a small ceremony prior to the start of the varsity boys basketball game. JV tip will be at 6:00 p.m. with varsity to follow. We would LOVE to recognize anyone who helped to construct the gymnasium, played/coached during that time, and/or had anything else to do with the establishment of the facility. Please use the link below to complete the form to be considered for recognition. Someone will be in touch with you prior to the December 13 game. https://forms.gle/6rj2GvuWVZhEbNur6 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

During their recent meeting, the Greenfield Rotary Club hosted senior guests, Payton Worthen and Nadia Clyburn. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

For the safety of our students, families, and staff members, our district will be on a two hour delay Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please remember that no breakfast is served on days when there is a delay.

We hope that you will join us on December 3 as we showcase VFW Post 4736 for providing our district with a new motorized flag. It's also Military Appreciation Night! We look forward to providing free admission to veteran and active military members. #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

It was an honor to host members of the Greenfield Lions Club for a tour of our new facility. We appreciate their interest and support for our district! ☺️💜💛 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers

During their recent meetings, the Greenfield Rotary Club hosted senior guests, Oris Snyder, Olivia Brewer, Leland Ewry, and TD Matesic. Senior guests share about their family, hobbies, high school activities, and future plans. 😊 #legacyofleadership #mcclaintigers