Washington High School - Lens Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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In 1919 Miss Ohmert was sent overseas to serve her country in the American Expeditionary Forces with the General Federation of Women's Clubs Unit. She served in the A. E. F. from April to August, 1919, doing recrea- tional work in Parigne L'Eveque and LeLams, France. When Miss Ohmert returned to the United States she came to Portland, Oregon, to teach Latin and French at Washington High School. She taught these subjects from 1919 to 1938. ln 1938 she was elected dean of girls. Later this position was changed to vice-principal, the position she holds at the present time. As dean of girls Miss Ohmert was in charge of the activity program at Washington. ln this capacity she introduced a number of advancements to Washington: among these were the cabinet, officers train- ing class, Cleves, Knights, National Honor Society, Boys, League, and the Daffodil Show. She has been advisor of several classes, Girls' League, Cleves, Masque, Phreno, and Neak. As vice-principal she has been in charge of the curriculum at Washington High School. Us Her hobbies consist of collecting antiques fespecially old glass- warej , gardening, golf,'bridge, and traveling. 9 'Qw- cqew . . ' .4-'grim-4-' 1 A 2 gf When she retires in June, 1956, she plans to tour the United States. Though Miss.0hmert may leave Washington High School, she always will be rifmembered by the many she has helped with her wise counsel. Her contribution to the school and to the community is reflected in the fine characters of the many young people with whom she has come in contact through the years year The faculty and students of Washington High School are happy she will be working with them another

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It is with deep appreciation and affection that the Lens dedicates this issue to Miss Hazel M. Ohmert, dean of girls and vice-principal. In June, 1955, she will have established a 36 year record for the longest tenure of any member of the faculty of Washington High School. Miss Hazel Ohmert was born on March 20, 1890, in a small mining town, Washington, California Q5 ln 1908 she graduated from high school and later entered the University of Nevada. Here she received her degree in Latin and French. Later she received her M.A. from University of Oregon in guidance and personnel work. is f HVNN She attended elementary school in Nevada City, California, and also in Oakland, California. Her freshman and sopho- more years were spent at Oakland High School, and her junior and senior years in Reno High School in Nevada. After graduating from the University of Ne- vada, Miss Ohmert taught all the grades in a small country school in Smith Valley. Nevada, for one year. She taught high school subjects during recess, noon hour and after school., and also did janitor work. The following years she went to Humboldt County High School in Win- nemucca, Nevada, and taught Latin, French, English, history, physical education and also acted as vice-principal. She taught there for six years.

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F 0R E W 0 R ll The Lens staff of 1955 is proud to present the 1955 annual, To us it symbolizes the product of our dreams,hopes, and ambitions. We feel that it mirrors the activity of life in Washington, and as you look through the Lens in years to come we hope that it will serve you as a reminder of your high school days. We have tried to make this year's issue an outstanding yearbook and we hope that you will approve of our efforts, cherish the book and it's memories, and refer to it ofter in years to come.