West Technical High School

"The West Tech Terrorist is a thrilling mystery akin to the classic tales of The Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew. But because of the timeliness of its themes of terrorism, school safety and espionage, it has been eliciting positive acclaim from readers aged 10-80." "" Melissa Murray, The Western Reserve Historical Society Newsletter, An Affiliate ofThe Smithsonian Institution The West Tech Terrorist is a mystery romance novel that provides a taste of the home front during World War II America. It is the fall of 1941 at Cleveland's West Technical High School, one of the largest and most unique high schools in America. The United States is on the brink of World War II. Victor Blazek, the sports editor of the West Tech school newspaper, and his girlfriend, Doris, try to foil a sinister plot by Nazi sympathizers inside the school. But their attempt as amateur sleuths puts both their lives in danger. (www.westtechterrorist.com) "The West Tech Terrorist is a gripping, intriguing, period piece...and smartly crafted historical allegory...Well worth checking out." ""Peter Chakerian, Managing Editor, CoolCleveland.com "Throughout the story, Jedick, truly respectful of history, preserves the accuracy of Cleveland in the early 1940s, just before Pearl Harbor struck." ""Sara Macho, Cleveland's Sun Newspapers "The West Tech Terrorist...appeals to readers young and old. Even the cover illustration is a throwback to the mystery novels of yesteryear." "" Ben Saylor, Cleveland's West Life Newspaper "Jedick makes no secret of his affection for his alma mater, from its delicious lunches to its larger-than-life principal..." ""Barbara McIntyre, The Akron Beacon Journal

A historical document detailing the construction and layout of West Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as the curriculum and courses offered at the school in the early 20th century. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American education and schools. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.