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

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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

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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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MISS ELSA DIEKMANN - Our friendly Dean of Girls is always there when most needed. Her hobby is collecting humorous stories, and she has traveled extensively. Alumni remember her as adviser of the first graduating class. Minnesota is her alma mater. MISS GERALDINE DRUCK - Teaching Shakespeare one minute, French the next, and then hurrying to the Press room to supervise senior writefups for the annual, Miss Druck puts in a busy and profitable day. Tennis, piano playing, and swimming are her sidelines. MR. DAVIS ELLIOTT - When an exhibif tion is held by the English department, you can be sure Mr. Elliott, chairman, is back of it. As side' lines he plays the piano, takes part in dramatics, and grows flowers indoors. He is an alumnus of Hamline university. MR. EDWARD ENGSON-Mr. Engson, teacher of the art of living, finds pleasure in his work as adviser of the Social Science society. Out' side school hours, he is active in several fraternal organizations. He is a graduate of Hamline univerf sity. MISS MARIAN FREDINE - Miss Fredine teaches future bookkeepers how to keep their ac' counts out of the red. She attended Carleton col' lege and Hamline university. Traveling and speak' ing Spanish are her hobbies, and she enjoys a good game of bridge or golf. MR. JOSEPH GAGNON -At the center of the annual stampede for locks and lockers is Mr. Gagnon, genial wood shop instructor. Among his diversions are wood carving and baseball. Morning and afternoon he pilots the faculty bus. His col' lege was Stout. MISS ANNA GUTHORMSEN - A cheer' ful but quiet library is the aim of Miss Guthormsen, Washington's librarian. She uses her widespread knowledge of books to advantage in helping stu' dents find desired information and reading material. Books are one of her interests outside of school as well. MISS FLORENCE HURST - The aroma of cooking food that comes wafting up from 102 indif cates that Miss Hurst's home economics classes are in full swing. At judging baking she is expert. She was graduated from the University of Minnesota, and her hobby is collecting pottery. Faculty 9