AKRON, Ohio — The parade celebrating Akron Early College High School’s top ranking on the state report card has a new route, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. The parade will step off at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 near the intersection of East Buchtel Avenue and South Main Street, across from 7 17 Credit Union Park in downtown Akron.
From there, the route continues north along South Main Street and turns west at Bowery Street, the Beacon Journal reported. Parade participants will walk through Lock 4 and end at Lock 3, where a community celebration will be held.
Plans call for Akron Early College’s 400 students, 15 teachers and seven office and support staff to take part, along with the school’s pep band and school, district and city leaders, according to the Beacon Journal. The Lock 3 rally is expected to include remarks from Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley, Mayor Shammas Malik and Principal Tom O’Neil…