Washington High School - Lens Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Mrs. Cooley arranges books in the boolcroom. ll New Library and Bookroom Activate More Study Washington's library opened its doors in October for the anxious Colonials. Extensive remodeling had not been com- pleted during the summer. Students were attracted by the cheerful atmosphere that the light-coloredwoodwork and furniture created. Flower arrange ments made the library even more attractive. The beautiful mural depicting Oregon'shistory stood out for all to admir e. This large mural, painted by student artists, was completed two years ago. With the addition of more books, two typewriters, a phono- graph, records, and film strips, the library serves more needs than before. While students gather in the library for study and research, Mrs. Rahmes, the librarian, and Mrs. Lawrence, the library secretary, keep order among thebooks and the students. Mrs. Rahmes Librarian 18-

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English Stressed Miss Orpha Hudson English English is one of the most important subjects of high school, giving students a more thorough knowledge and skill in the use of their language. American, English, and world literature, gram- mar, and vocations are some of the many fields studied in the four years of English. Mrs. Johanne McMahon English, Combined Classes Miss Evelyn Hasenmayer Freshman Counselor, English Mrs. Martha Ermler English Mr. Richard Hildreth Freshman Counselor, English 17

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Miss Ila Comstock Latin, General Math, Foreign Language Study Leads to Worldwide Understanding Mr. Wilbert Pool Russian, Combined Classes Mrs . Leonore Johnson French Max aawmeaefucyf 67,0y210fY0A7 KWJCCQ f Mrs- Mary Wagers We are studying in the Russian class. MTS- A119119 Ward German, English 5P311iSh, English Washington High students are fortunate in being able to study five languages: French, German, and Latin Russian, and Spanish. Many students enjoy learning about the cultures of these foreign countries whil e learning to speak the language. 19