The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education members left their names on the permanent part of the Performing Arts Center. “The Cuyahoga Falls community is heavily invested in this project,” said Board President Anthony Gomez, who commented on the joyful significance of the morning gathering. “Great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren all graduated from that over 100-year-old high school, so they understand what an investment this is. There is a lot of local history, so people see the importance of this new project and the impact it will have on future generations.”

The beam signing event became a profoundly significant occasion, uniting efforts to honor the construction of the new school in Cuyahoga Falls. As the community gathered, they were not just signing their names but also reconnecting with their past. The event transformed into a heartwarming celebration as long-lost friends embraced after decades and shared cherished memories.

Among those who made a special appearance, ten graduates from the Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1974 left written mementos by putting pen to metal. One of the graduates took to social media to share that the beam signing was scheduled on the same weekend as a 50-year reunion planning meeting.

The gathering became a mini-reunion for those who also attended Newberry Elementary School and Bolich Middle School, making the day a testament to the enduring bonds formed in the community. The 1974 alumni came together, sharing laughter and memories, and left an indelible mark on the school.