Bellevue High School - Beacon Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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wo- A W xx , 1 ,, . t , . -'s e,.'-..?,,.l X Nerf. -q! + Q..--1 MISS MARGARET McCARTHY That tantalizing aroma drifting from the south end of the building originates from no other source than Miss McCarthy's cooking classes. She can often be found bravely tasting some of the goodies prepared by her students. In her spare time, between mixing the cake and waiting for it to be done to perfection. Miss McCarthy dreams of traveling in Europe. MR. JAMES MORGAN New to the faculty this year, Mr. Morgan says his favorite subjects are United States history and sociology. He has been seen regularly at the basketball games with his two small daugh- ters and at home he enjoys reading, archery. and rocking in a chair! When asked of his plans for the future, Mr. Morgan replied, Build a bomb shelter! What else? MR. FRANK ODLE Land no! is the expression heard by Mr. Odle's mathematics students, when a ridiculous answer is given, but nevertheless, he is always ready to help. He can be found on the job early. explain- ing to a frantic student how to solve that certain algebra problem. Out of school. Mr. Odle bee comes a world traveler. MRS. MEREDITH OLSON The sounds emerging from the football huddle which unfailingly gathers around Mrs. Olson each morning almost always relate to algebra or geometry. Outside of her classes and when not buried in kids, Mrs. Olson enjoys sewing. water sports, and folk dancing to Scandinavian music. MRS. CHARLES OSGOOD Mr. Osgood, woodshop prexy, was born in Ho- quiam, Washington, attended the University of Washington and C.W.C.E., majored in industrial arts and finally migrated to Bellevue to teach the boys how to miss their thumbs and hit the nail. A lover of sports, Mr. Osgood can be found help- ing hammer home the technique of packing a pigskin tooth and nail through the opposition. MR. ELMON OUSLEY Mr, Chairman, worthy opponents, ladies and gentlemen, is the introduction characteristic of beloved debate and speech teacher, Mr. Ousley. Claiming that his favorite subject is high school students. he says he feels that he has 150 chil- dren a year. Mr, Ousley's pet peeve is people who get their heads so far in the clouds they can't keep their feet on the ground. MISS DOROTHY OUTZS Skiing, travelling, and girls' physical education provide a well-rounded program for Miss Outzs. Besides her summer travelling in Europe, Mex- ico, Canada and Hawaii, her winter activities with Bellevue's ski program takes her trekking to the mountains as coach and instructor. In school hours Miss Outzs keeps up her exercise as G.A.A. leader and P.E. instructor. MR. GENE PETERS Formerly wood shop teacher, Mr, Peters now rules supreme in the auto mechanics depart- ment. A graduate of the University of Washing- ton, Mr. Peters has taught in the Bellevue school district four years and seems vigorous enough to endure the rigors of shop work for many more. He likes to get his head from under a hood to inhale fresh air while camping and hiking in Yosemite, California. 16

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MR. LEONARD JONES Let's give a yell for Coach Iones is so familiar that iI's doubtful whether anyone leaves Bellevue High and ever forgets this popular football coach, The stadium, however, is not the only place one meets Coach Iones, who spends nerve-wracking hours educating students about the fascinating sport of driving. He is an ardent advocate of good sportsmanship on football field and high- way. MISS MARIORIE KEISTER Iune is an important month for Bellevue's smiling Miss Keister, because then she will become the bride of our biology teacher, Mr. Hansler. The girls in Miss Keister's sewing classes hope, how- ever, that she will continue her career, in com- bination with making a happy home for herself and husband. The couple plans to spend this summer in Mexico. MRS. MARY JEAN KEWLEY Although Mrs. Kewley, who hates rain, may live in the wrong part of the country, Bellevue would not seem the same without her. As Latin teacher she brings this ancient language to modern life with her clever witticisms. As junior class ad- visor, Mrs. Kewley has many opportunities to show her versatility. MISS DONNA LEER Being petite is the chief physical trait of Belle- vue's perky Miss Donna Leer, but when asked her pet peeve, she replied with strong convic- tion The repetitious use oi such sloppy words as 'deal'! People shouldn't be so mentally lazy! Naturally, Miss Leer teaches English, junior variety, and is junior counselor. ln spare time she does swimming and skiing, MR. WILLIAM LAMONT Open to page . . . and let's read together. . .. This refrain along with guitar strains are familiar to Mr. Lamont's composition, American literature. English literature, and humanities students. Mr. Lamont combines a love for what he calls his favorite animal, the high school senior, with his conspicuous characteristics of generosity, to richly deserve the honored title of teacher, in the deepest sense of the word. MR. RAY LINCOLN Being a man of unusual patience and calm, Mr. Lincoln, drivers' education teacher, has many opportunities to exercise these essential char- acteristics, When he does not have one foot on the brake, Mr. Lincoln enjoys camping in the mountains or watching Maverick on television. MISS MARION LONGTIN I don't have my lesson because . . . , is the pet peeve of Bellevue's Spanish teacher, Miss Longtin. A native of Seattle, she attended the University of Washington and maiored in Spanish and English. Her favorite hobby is rambling down to Mexico. At home she enioys quizzes and news on TV. When asked her favorite form of animal lite, she replied emphatically, CaIs! MR. EDWARD MATKOVICH Mr. Matkovich, who left Czechoslovakia about a decade ago, and has spent ten years in various colleges, is an inspirational addition to the for- eign Ianquage department, where he teaches French and German. On weekends, Mr. Matko- vich heads for the mountain slopes with the rest of Bellevue's snowbunnies. 15

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MR. TOM POTTER Mr. Potter, who's ambition is to become wealthy, is better known for such expressions as Wake me at noon. With five periods of sophomore English each day, though, Mr. Potter has little time for fishing and his love of leisure. MR. GEORGE RIEF The tweet of birds, a few goats. an occasional dog followed by possibly a few more birds. which have little birds, and the famous' Chem- ists, Please! , paint a humorous picture of chemistry teacher Mr. Rief, Born in Seattle, Mr. Rief stayed close to home to teach at Bellevue and even says his favorite vacation sports are in the Northwest. MRS. STELLA ROGERS Somewhere in the midst of neatly arranged office machines and beautiful plants and flowers one finds Mrs. Rogers. explaining the intricasies of bookkeeping. office practice, shorthand, or the work of Student Stenos. In off duty hours, she finds time for her husband, her gardening and her white pussy cat. MR. HAROLD SAWATZKY While visions of future Penthouses dance in his head, Mr. Sawatzky does a vigorous job of teaching sophomores and juniors to appreciate his favorite hobby, English and reading. His first year at Bellevue has been a busy one, coaching all dramatic productions and reorganizing the Drama Club. His Ivy League styles have set the tone of men's fashion around school in the snazzy jacket set. MR. DON SIMMONS Even the splashiest modern artist could not paint a picture as colorful as the personality of Belle- vue's new art instructor. Mr. Simmons. Due to his extreme enthusiasm for his profession, Mr. Simmons develops many student artists who win awards in exhibits. The Bellevue art room, pre- sided over by this fervent character, is a fasci- nating spot. MR. JOHN SORENSEN Sails, skis and artists' tools are the favorite extra- curricular items of physics and civics teacher Mr. Sorensen. As a native of the Northwest, he enjoys vacationing in the San Iuans. but hopes that when he reaches retirement he can retire to such an exotic spot as Guadalahara. Mean- while. he does very handsomely by Ohm's law and the Bill of Rights. MR. JOHN TERREY Absorbing the fascinating contents of term papers is the favorite f?J pastime of the senior English teacher fondly known as Terrible Terrey. Mr. Terrey, an ardent politician, plans upon retire- ment. some day, to sit, and if driven by ambi- tion. to rock. Meantime, he would like to rock the Republicans' boat. MR. ARNOLD TORGERSON Mr. Torgerson, who was horn on a cable car, says that he has been on the go ever since. His interests range all the way from fishing to cooking. to psychology. Having attended five different colleges, Mr. Torgerson is well pre- pared. as senior class counselor, to help be- wildered seniors plan their futures. 17