DAYTON – During the 2014-2015 school year, it was decided that instead of removing the term "interim" from Principal Kate Wenzl's title, the district would open up the search to applicants. After a search, that included three finalists plus the interim principal. After interviews by district officials, the student body, and community members, Mr. Paul Shaber was offered the job, which he accepted.

Fast forward a year later and Shaber is nearing the completion of his debut year at DHS. Being the third principal in as many years, there were high hopes for him to maintain a positive educatio...