SCHOOL NAMES Origins

Several local school buildings bear the names of local historical figures and former educators:Frank Ohl Middle School, Austintown: grandson of the founder of Ohltown.
Davis Elementary School, Austintown: John W. Davis, former Mahoning County probate judge.
Watson Elementary School, Austintown: Charles G. Watson, former chairman of Youngstown Welding and Engineering Co.
Woodside Elementary School, Austintown: Clifford M. Woodside, former Mahoning County probate judge.
Lloyd Elementary School, Austintown: Kenneth M. Lloyd, an attorney, Austintown native and former president of the Mahoning Valley Vocational School.
C.H. Campbell Elementary School, Canfield: former Canfield Board of Education president and Mahoning County Board of Education president.
Joshua Dixon Elementary School, Columbiana: one of the founders of Columbiana.
Artman Elementary School, Hermitage, Pa.: Betty Lou Artman, former special education director.
Delahunty Middle School, Hermitage, Pa.: Kenneth Delahunty, a former principal and superintendent.
Reed Middle School, Hubbard: Maude Reed, a former Hubbard teacher.
Bascom Elementary School, LaBrae: A.L. Bascom, former superintendent of Warren Township schools.
Vaughn Elementary School, LaBrae: Ocy Vaughn, a former principal in the Braceville schools.
E.J. Blott Elementary School, Liberty: former Liberty superintendent.
William S. Guy Middle School, Liberty: former school board member.
David Anderson Junior/Senior High School, Lisbon: former Lisbon superintendent.
Neal Middle School, Mathews: Frank Neal, a former superintendent.
Bonham Elementary School, Niles: S.J. Bonham, a former Niles superintendent.
B.L. Miller Elementary School, Sebring: Beatrice L. Miller, who donated the property for the school.
Chalker High School, Southington: Newton Chalker, one of the first settlers of Southington.
Luther Low Elementary School, West Middlesex, Pa.: former superintendent.
Chaney High School, Youngstown: Dr. N.H. Chaney, former city schools superintendent.
Volney Rogers Junior High School, Youngstown: founder of Mill Creek Park.
Hillman Middle School, Youngstown: Col. James Hillman, one of the city's first settlers.
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School, Youngstown: a former city schools superintendent.
Mary Haddow Elementary School, Youngstown: former director of the city's elementary schools.
Source: Vindicator files, local schools