Local Lore- Bud Martin

The embodiment of our booming city of Strongsville lies within one man that must display his great test of character through his actions everyday. He must express himself as having all of the qualities of our small diversifying city, because he has the all of the traits of the community making him up. Most families in Strongsville can be linked to, in some way, a person attending Strongsville High School. In that sense each of the family’s that pay homage to our growing little town have an affect on the principal of our High School. This, shall I quote; "Renaissance" man is therefore one big quilt of Strongsville. He must relate to every person in the city, and every aspect of life in Strongsville, in every way. He has to know how to deal with all situations in the correct manor, and handle everyone else’s problems with solutions that please them more than himself. He is the most selfless, helpful, and loyal individual in the community. He represents our city at social events, meetings, and by doing his job everyday. In every way shape and form this great High School principal is pure Strongsville. He bleeds green and white, and reeks of new developments. At the same time though, he knows the smell of the old farmlands with high timbers, and remembers the feeling of his original roots. The greatness of William D. Martin Junior as principal of Strongsville high school may be taken for granted in the near future just as it is now; but after his death he will be remembered as the great “Bud”. Bud who was everywhere all the time, for Strongsville, and how the community was built around his shoulders. This mans overall makeup of assorted nooks and crannies that compose Strongsville, make him a true treasure to our city.