Bellevue High School - Beacon Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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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

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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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