Open house celebrates 40 years of Dave Newman

After 40 years of being a vital part of the Westlake City Schools as a teacher, coach and administrator, Lee Burneson Middle School Principal Dave Newman is retiring.

Lee Burneson Middle School and PTA are hosting a Community/All-District Open House to honor Newman on Monday, June 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the LBMS cafeteria. Current and former parents, students and staff, as well as community members, are welcome to attend.

Newman began his tenure with the Westlake Schools in 1969 as a Social Studies teacher at then Parkside Middle School. His salary was $6,000 annually. From 1973 to 1980 he was a Social Studies teacher at Westlake High School. In 1982 he became an assistant principal at WHS. In 1986 he became principal of Lee Burneson Middle School (then known as LBMS Junior High School) – a position he retained until his retirement.

Throughout his tenure at the Westlake Schools, Newman served in a variety of coaching capacities, including assistant football coach, assistant track coach and WHS equipment manager.

Kim Bonvissuto is the Communications Coordinator for Westlake City Schools.