Washington High School - President Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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MR. O. D. BILLING Because of his bright smile and cheery hello, Mr. Billing, our assistant principal, has made friends with faculty and stu' dents alike. As Dean of Boys his fatherly advice has set many a lad on the road to better conduct and better grades. Mr. Billing is among Washington's loyal rooters at all athf letic contests, and he is always a welcome guest at club meet' ings and parties. During the summer he enjoys working in his garden. He i's a loyal alumnus of Hamline University. ,M 'W iw: fts D? MISS MILDRED ERIC S SON Were you absent yesterday? is the question our efficient Miss Ericsson asks many times a day as she goes about her duties in the office where she is kept busy incessantly. When off duty, she obtains most enjoyment from traveling. MISS MARGARET CURTIS Stamping on excuses may attend classes is only a small part of the job of our petite and vivacious Miss Curtis. She was graduated from Ancker hospital, and her interests lie in aviation and her Girl Scout troop. MR. LEO PEET Washington's new head janitor and an energetic worker is ami' able Mr. Peet, recently transferred from the Smith school. A clean and orderly building is his objective. He is a fishing enthusiast, as well as a wouldfbe inventor of a new mechanical toy for children.

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MR. P. TH. RUSTERHOLZ A man of broad experience and training is Mr. Rusterholz, . who was appointed principal of Vlashington high school when it opened in February, 1926, and ably has guided its destiny through eleven years of growth and development. Formerly he served as principal of the high schools at Canton, South Dakota, Wells. Minnesota, and Red Wing, Minnesota. Bef fore coming to Washington he taught chemistry at Central high school. His alma mater is Iviacalester College. Aside from his professional activities, Mr. Rusterholz is interested in fishing, hunting, and music. MRS. ELEANOR MCCOOL With one hand on the files and all kinds of information at the fin' gertips of the other, Mrs. McCoo1, busy registrar, keeps things run' ning smoothly in the office. She enjoys golf and housekeeping and plays popular music as a pastime. MRS. ALMA LUNDGREN Nothing is more tempting to hungry students than the savory aroma of food coming from the cafeteria. Mrs. Lundgren is responsif ble for our delicious lunches, and one's education is incomplete with' out a taste of her chow mein and chocolate pie. DR. E. J. LORENTZEN When we see a group of grade school children leaving school. we snow they have been to see the dentist. Dr. Lorentzen takes care of patients from surrounding schools. He attended the U. or M. and came to Washington in 1935. His hobby is fishing. s

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MISS LEILA ASHER - Hamline university is the alma mater of Miss Asher, one of our history and English teachers. She came to Washington last year, and is the adviser of the Social Science society. Vocal music is her hobby. MR. RALPH BACON - When members of Washington's clubs or societies are in doubt as to the club's Enancial standing, they go toMr. Bacon who is school bursar and commercial teacher. He attended Hamline university. MISS GRACE BENZ - Our popular senior class adviser has many accomplishments to her credit including chemistry, law, and piano. Miss Benz acquired her L. L. B. from the St. Paul College of Law. She is also a graduate of the U. of M. MR. FRANCIS BERGUP - Very active in P. fT. A. work is Mr. Bergup, past president of the group. His ability to make most anything proves helpful to the members of the Hobby club, of which he is adviser, and to his metal shop pupils as well. MISS FRANCES BLAKE - Miss Blake's fine appreciation of literature is an inspiration to her English classes. Early morning horseback riding and trips in her car are among her recreations. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where she majored in education. MRS. VICTORIA BOHAN - Mrs. Bohan, motherly adviser of the 1938 graduating class, has been teaching at Washington since its opening. English becomes easier under her instruction. When there is special testing to be done, Mrs. Bohan handles it in a most efiicient manner. MR. LEO BRADLE-Rifle club members admire him for his expert marksmanship, while his social science students claim he hits the bull'sfeye when discussing current events. Mr. Bradle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and for' merly taught at Cretin. MR. FLOYD COOK - A man who sees everything through scientific eyes, expresses states' manlike opinions in regard to affairs of government, and excels in sports-yes, it's Mr. Cook, Hamline university graduate. For several years he has assumed duties as business adviser of the President. Faculty