Bellevue High School - Beacon Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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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

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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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fare, was-nm MR. FRED WHITNER Do you have any questions? . asks Mr. Whitner in algebra and geometry. When not guiding the young through such puzzling courses. he follows interests of another sort golf and photography. Favorite subjects that Cock this shutterhug's shutter. as he tees off for a photo shot. are San Francisco, the Canadian Rockies, and his be- loved daughter. MR. WILLIAM WICKER There is very little relaxing done in so-called Agony Hall. the music wing of Bellevue High School. dubbed as above by Mr. Wicker, music maestro. ln addition to directing the senior high band, Mr. Wicker directs three other school bands in the district and is now organizing a dance band. Amid the cacophony of all these bands, it is no wonder Mr. Wicker escapes now and then to dream the joys of a perch pond or trout stream. MRS. VIRGINIA WIEDER Mrs. Wieder's favorite place in Bellevue High is her pint-sized office, Why? Because she is sophomore class counselor, and her little office is where she meets her favorite subject boys and girls, and her favorite problem their prob- lems. Her pet peeve is giver-uppers. MR, GLEN YOUNG New to the Wolverine den this year, Mr. Young is an ardent teacher of typing. He is also the happy father of two lively daughters who keep him hopping. Nevertheless, he finds energy to guide numb-fingered neophytes through their Ifj's. f-j's, and spends many strenuous hours coaching varsity basketball, ix-s' '. ART Loveas-ALL EJF THEM NINGI A BUSY QFCIQCTAi:av VARIETY SHOW CELEBRETIES SENIOR DINNFR