Bellevue High School - Beacon Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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Dear Friends, I am glad of the opportunity to write something for this annual. I used to think school was the most terrible fate that could befall a guy, but I've found I was mistaken. Being a part of a group and a school is a wonderful thing. lt has been a pleasure knowing and working with you these past months. Thank you all for everything you have done for me, especially to the girls who took my notes, to all the young ladies who have visited me, and to the fellows who have transported me to and from the ball games with such professional skill and the consideration of nonprofessionals. It has been great to get out and see some action again. I will always be indebted to Mr. Brain, Mr. Heidenreich, Mr. Landerholm and Mr. Lowe for making my graduation possible. I believe we are very fortunate to have men like these in our schools. My special thanks to Pappy Lowe for all the extra things he has done to help me along. Now, if you will permit me, a few words of advice: they have helped me and might help you. Always look for beauty in life, people, and your surroundings. It is always present. Sincerely, lOHNNY SEDER 15

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'r ', A Y 14 X ff' EQ FROM THE QUIETNESS AND REVERENCE OF THE FLAG RAISING TO THE NOISY FUN OF A CLASS PICNIC- ALL SYMBOLIZE OUR LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS

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THESE TRAIL BLA Under the leadership of President Art Vall- Spinosa, Bellevue has had a good start as a senior high school, in the year 1954-55. I believe that this has been the greatest year in the history of the high school. We have had many new problems to face and we have pro- posed many changes and new ideas. Only through the cooperation of a fine council and a school of wonderful students has this successful year been possible. The seniors should leave Bellevue with a feeling that this year, their year, has seen a good beginning for Bellevue as a senior high. Art expressed the feeling of the entire cabinet in this message. To start the year, the A.S.B. sponsored a wel- come dance for new students. A new activity 16 ZE Left to Right: ART VALL-SPINOSA ANN BIRKENMEYER SALLY BERGREN FRED BIRKELAND RS LED THE WAY system was proposed and accepted, as well as a plan for admitting guests to our sock dances. A new office was added to the A.S.B. cabinet, with the title Historian. Arlene Pastorius, ap- pointed to this post, has kept the scrap book up to date and advertised school functions in local papers. Vice-president Sally Bergren presided over the A.S.B. court, and with the leadership of Mr. Watson, arranged for the assemblies for the year. Minutes were kept in perfect order by our efficient secretary, Ann Birkenmeyer. Financial reports were issued regularly by Treasurer Fred Birkeland. All the A.S.B. officers have expressed their regret that the year is over, and their gratitude for this year's opportunity to serve their fellow students.