Ellensburg High School - Klahiam Yearbook (Ellensburg, WA)

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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

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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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FAIR WORLD FOR ALL lNFlNlTE HORIZONSH Alice Nygaard One of the assets of E.H.S. was the library manage- ment of Mrs. Nygaard. Her Could I help you? came in very handy and her Quiet please! kept the roof from raising. She taught her junior librarians the fundamentals of librarying and they became skill- ed at such tasks as helping you find a book before Lit. class. As a result, she turned out a competent class of librarians. A library critic, she could give you data on anything from the encyclopedia to the newest adventure story. More than once she had made a Joe Bulldog realize that maybe there was some- thing to this reading stuff. J. Hudson and E. Kohel helped Mrs. Nyslf-lard flQU f' the Iibrary's daily income from overdue books. tShe sure trusted them.J OUR CHANGING GOVERNMENT Arley Vancil While passing room 26 one saw Mr. Vancil at his desk, amid a confusion of books, maps, and students. He was busy taking notes while a student was managing his class. Mr, Vancil always wanted his students to learn the significance of their subjects by taking an active part in the class. The students in his classes, which included Literature and English, American History and Government, World Geogra- phy, and World History, could testify that because of his methods the classes were more interesting and informative. Mr. Vancil was one of the Senior Class Advisors and in charge of the U.N. Pilgrimage Contest. He proved that a farmer can be a wonderful teacher, or that a teacher can farm. YOUR GOVERNMENT Russell Wiseman Everyone at E.H.S. knew and liked Coach Russ Wfiseman. Besides coaching the basketball team, Mr. Wiseman taught American History and civics and managed study halls. Of all his activities, Coach Wiseman found study hall the most exciting and the most exasperatingl The study hall desk all but falling off the stage, cats hiding in the desk, and disappearing ink bottles were only a few of the humorous pranks played on Mr. Wiseman by studious study hall students. He was a good sport though and kept his study halls in order. Everyone from the snootiest senior to the lowest sophomore thought of Coach Russ Wiseman as an unforgettable character. J. Snodgrass and J. Noble asked Mr. Vancil to show them where Mr. Wiseman showed l:.ANewell, Diqfgainter, and B- Hansen the Great Sandy Desert is located. The room was a little the early trade Voutes 0 memcan S 'P ' chilly. 9