Renton High School - Illahee Yearbook (Renton, WA)

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1 wi ull . W Correctmg papers IS a never-endmg Job, but the Joy of reading an AU paper is worth the drudgery. Relaxation after a hard da.y's work is necessary for everyone. Mr. Magden finds his in repairing television sets and radios. AN RH TEACHER . . . . X. 1 W f-ff f-w . , Mr. Magden's family keeps him from becoming a bookworm. From left Mr. Magden, Paul, 6, his wife Loraine, David, 8, Linda, 7, and Kim, 3. 1 1 .

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Arriving at school at about 7:30, Mr. Magden ascends the front steps to begin his busy day. One of the most well-liked and active teachers at Renton High is Dr. Ronald E. Magden, World Affairs and Russian- American Relations teacher. During his eight years of teaching here he has served as secretary and president of the Renton Education Association, as well as being a welcome addition to many REA committees. Mr. Magden was born at Mountain Home, Idaho, and attended the University of Idaho at Moscow. He was gradu- ated from that institution in three and one-half years, with a major in European history and the Renaissance, His first teaching job was at Orofino, where he discovered that his predecessor had been thrown out bodily by his stu- dents. It was at this time that Mr. Magden decided to be fair, fast, and quick-witted in teaching. In 1949 he received his degree and married his college sweetheart. He went on to the UW to work on his doctor- ate, but after a year was told that he was too young to receive the degree. In 1954 he accepted a position at Ren- ton High where he has taught since. He has continued working on his doctorate, which will undoubtedly be awarded him this June. He resides with his family in Bryn Mawr. Through the years at RHS he has distinguished himself as the golfer with the highest number of strokes, and the bowler with the lowest average among the faculty. Mr. Magden has developed a system of teaching which is based on knowing both the student and the subject matter, and has yet to meet a pupil who cannot andfor will not learn. Presently he is advising the newly formed Future Teachers of America group at Renton, and is interested in the mental retardation program in the Renton Schools. A DAY IN THE LIFE GF I L Mr. Magden is co-advisor of the Political Science Club, which often meets with local politicians. Here Avery Garrett, 47th District Representative, discusses an issue with Mr. Magden and club members Dan Moilanen and Jack Connell.

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Mr. AL Mrs. ALTA Mr. WILLIAM Mr. WILLIAM Miss GLADYS Mr. CHARLES ABBOTT ARMSTRONG BARQNOVKFH BBLMONDO BERRY BOWEN U. S. History Wfirld Agana? Dlrected Studies Transportation Counselor Science Dept. Head Social Dances BOYS GYIIIDZSUCS S'B'A' Tickets Washington State, B.S yy Social Dances Physics U. of Maine, B.S, U. of Washington, M.S. U. of Washington, M.A. I 1 QU. gf' Washington, B.A. U. of Washington, BS ll . no B 5 SGIE CE j . I if I EP RTMBNT Xt, lv ot' tt 1 n lf ' YY To 1 Miss HELEN Mrs. JOYCE- Miss DUSALINA BUCHER BURDICK CAVALETTO Girls' P.E. Lit. 3, Comp. 3 Librarian Girls, Drill Team Basketball Supervision University of Oregon, U of Washington, BA. U. of Washington, B.A. Lib Certificate U IC DEP RTMEN T Courses in music at Renton are primarily designed to produce intelligent consumers of music. These goals are achieved through active participation in the subdivided areas of this department: band, orchestra, and choir, each having various preparatory classes. These courses are all organized on an ability basis, rather than a grade level. In this way the student can gain more by playing or singing in a group where the other students are nearly the same ability ievel. iii The science department provides information about the my world around us in order that people may live in it more .li successfully. For the technical student it hopes to develop a number sense in connection with some basic laws of f nature, anticipating their use of these to design things which will raise our standard of living. For the curious, it will guide him in the ways of scientific method, that he may win new knowledge from nature. I i I Mrs. VIVIAN Mr. WALLACE Mr. HAROLD COCHRAN COCHRAN CONLEY Attendance Office Biology Drivers' Training Graduation Chairman S.B.A. Tickets Vehicle Control U. of Noni, Dakota, B.A, Lewis and Clark, A.B. E.W.S.C., M.E. Mr. GENE Mrs. MARY Mr. JUDY Mr. ROBERT Mr. EDWIN Miss PATRICIA COULON CROSETTO DAVIDSON DICKEY EDGECOMBE ERIKSON Recreation Leadership Lit. 2, Comp. 2 Cafeteria Head Metal Shop Lit. 2, Comp, 2 Girls, P.E. U of Washington, B.A. Activities Evaluation U. of Puget Sound, Dads' Night Bus Loading Girls' Intramurals U. of Washington, B,M. B.A. W.W.S.C., M.A. U. of Oregon, B.A. U. of Washington, B S YV 2 I ' A 1 .s .v . xl