Ellensburg High School - Klahiam Yearbook (Ellensburg, WA)

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SHAKESPEARE WITHOUT TEARS ....... FRENCH FOR THE MODERN WORLD Harry Peyton Mr. Peyton, who taught French and Latin in the absence of Mr. Gates during 1953, was a newcomer to the teaching profession. He was well qualified to teach languages because he had traveled in France and had majored in language at the University of Washington. By being the French and Latin teacher, Mr. Peyton fell heir to the job of advisor to French and Latin Clubs. He had quite a time trying to synchronize the workings of the five separate classes, but managed to keep them running without getting too many gray hairs, and gained much experience in teaching. ADVENTURES IN MODERN LlTERATURE Dick Stearns It was a common sight to see a little green Austin parked among the hot rods of Ellensburg High stu- dents. The little Austin belonged to Mr. Stearns and Mr. Stearns belonged to the E.H.S. faculty. He had classes of literature, composition, and English every day. He was also in charge of assemblies. He sche- duled some entertaining National and some student given assemblies. Mr. Stearns proved himself very capable by being elected president to both the Kittitas Education Association and the State Classroom Teacher Associa- tion. It wasn't Greek to J. Snowden and A. Peter anymore after Mr. Peyton explained the conju ation of laudo. ENGLISH FOR EVERY USE Marion Klobucher The puscillanimous puppy scooted behind his master. Miss Klobucher was very adept at creating little gems to illustrate the meaning of a word. Her junior and senior Literature and English classes en- joyed this salt of wit with her knowledge. She also taught the mass productive Creative Writing Class which turned out short stories, essays, poems, and jokes by the dozens. A great improvement was made in latter works. Her College Prep Class got a thorough review before facing college entrance exams-no bone-heads from her class Qwe hopejl v Mr. Stearns asked D. Petre, J. Liboky, and R. Jollo what the Miss Klobucher told B. W-attier and V. Hanks 'the' next assign- plot of the story was. All began thinking. ment, while W. Worrel, S. Richards, and A. Whiteside study QU. 7

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L.ET'S FACE THE FUTURE THE FOREMAN AND HIS JOB Every student that left E.I-I.S. this year whether just tor the summer or forever, took memories with him, many which could be traced to certain taculty contacts. Their guidance often helped pull you through the years at E.H.S. Without them how could you have proved that geometry problem. EDUCATION IN A DIVIDED WORLD Mr. Edward Erickson, superintendent and Mr. Wil- liam Brown, principal should receive their share of the credit for the management of our wonderful school. Mr. Brown not only knew all of the students but also knew their weaknesses and strengths and was always ready to assist any student activity, group, or teacher when his help was needed. Although Mr. Erickson was new to our school, we soon found him to be a man we were proud to call our friend. With these men as our administrators their strength and personalities helped to capitalize the in the Homey atmosphere around E.H.S. Our school board too took an active interest in us as students. The seniors will remember the Tuesday breakfast given as a realistic token of that interest. or what turn would there have been in sneak- ing out of study hall? Did you ever forget your ioy when the coach patted you on the back, or your feeling ot reliet when an as- signment deadline was extendeol? In spite ot tlunlcing grades and disagreements, there was a teeling ot deep respect tor every faculty member and we tound that teachers were a pretty decent lot after all. Principal Mr. Brown and Superintendent Mr. Eriekeon strolled between buildin s during class to avoid bell rush collisions. This page co-sponsored by SIGMAN'S FOOD STORES and MODEL LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS

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Since P. Jacroux and N. Johnson didn't understand the problem glen. -Etakkestad explained It step by step. They still didn't I . PARADE OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM Virgil Purnell Everything from adjusting microscopes in biology, to discussing electricity in physics was Mr. Purnell's job. He was swamped with questions from curious students, but he asked them a few stumpers such as Do you remember to think or do you think to remember? Since tests were frequent and studying was required, students received much practical knowl- edge from Mr. Purnell's classes. As advisor to Bull- dog Guard Mr. Purnell helped whole-heartedly with all their activities. THE FORMU LA MODERN SCHOOL GEOMETRY James Stakkestad Mr. Stakkestacl's real vocation was trying to im- press students with some knowledge of geometry, second year algebra, and trigonometry. However al- most everyone who went to room eleven to talk about homework wound up replaying the latest game. Besides being a crackerjack in math, Stak was interested in sports and knew plenty about opposing teams and their coaches. Remember the time Mr. Stakkestad collided with a chair and had to navigate with a cane? By Booster Day his knee was okay and he was hep when he led a yell as the penalty for saying instead of Bow-wow. CHEMISTRY AND YOU Ted Bowen Hi ya pardner! Welcoxne to Bowen's Bubble Bath- Yes, there were many different fragrances that emerged from the chemistry lab. Chlorine and Sul- phur gas were the most eye smarting and lurid smells. Everything went along smoothly, except for the few normal explosions. Although this kept him busy he managed to find time to be boys advisor and Sopho- more Class Advisor. He enjoyed his work and took a great interest in the activities of the students. He was always ready with a word of encouragement. We admired his great spirit. Mr. Purnell showed J. Noble and S Murphy how to adjust the D Michella and C Jensvold listened carefull - ' . - - y as Mr. Bowen YHICPOSCOPS S0 fheb' could S99 the Pretty PlCfUl'9- gave the secret formula for his newly discovered cabon dioxide 3 This page co-sponsored by KERN AND DANO and UNION OIL PRODUCTS