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Educational Policy Committee.'' A number of qualified persons were selected for this committee. M. O. Krabill, Charles Kreider, Roscoe Miller, Gerald C. Studer, and Clayton L, Swartzentruber comprised the committee which functioned to give guidance and counsel to the educational program of the school. All members of the committee either were public school teachers or were experienced in formulating educational policy.

Perhaps none of the Mennonite secondary schools were started with so much careful and dedicated effort. The clarifying of purpose, the formulating of policies, and the raising of funds finally led to the erection of a building for Central Christian High School, as the new institution was named. The location near Kidron, Ohio, in southern Wayne County placed it in a center of Mennonite population. Nearby are large and fertile farming areas and growing industrial enterprises. The high school was opened on September 5, 1961, with over 150 students.

By the fifth year, 1965-66, the enrollment had increased to 228 with a faculty of twelve. Six curriculums are offered: general, college preparatory, state board basic studies, business education, industrial arts, and home economics. The large auditorium of the school is not only used for school functions but also serves the community for annual high quality lecture-music series which feature noted speakers, musicians, and artists.

Central Christian High School

Since its founding in 1961 the Central Christian School at Kidron, Ohio, has been opened to about 225 students each year regardless of race, color, or creed. A board of directors representing the congregations of the Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference operates the institution which is staffed by ten full-time faculty members and additional part-time teachers. Over 50 percent of its graduates attend college. The school serves as a community center for lectures and music programs.