Akron Early College High School will celebrate its top ranking on the state report card with a parade through downtown Akron on Thursday, Nov. 5, on a changed route that steps off at 1 p.m. near East Buchtel Avenue and South Main Street, across from 7 17 Credit Union Park, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.
The parade will continue north along South Main Street and turn west at Bowery Street, walk through Lock 4 and end at Lock 3, where a community celebration will be held, according to the Beacon Journal. The new route replaces the plan first announced for the celebration.
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, the Beacon Journal reported. The Lock 3 rally is expected to include remarks from Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley, Mayor Shammas Malik and Principal Tom O’Neil, according to the Beacon Journal…