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

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MRS. BETTY PRITCHETT-The clever little body who directs the band and orchestra is Mrs. Pritchett. She is an accomplished violinist and for diversity enjoys cooking. Her degree is from Carleton college, and since graduation she has conf tinued to study both vocal and instrumental music. MISS RUBY JANE REINHARDTW-There's always something exciting and stimulating going on down in the girls' gym with Miss Reinhardt in charge. She is glad to help the girls with any sport, be it tumbling or tennis. No wonder gym and G. A. A. rate Stops . MR. ALBERT ROTHER - French, Gerf man, and Spanish flow smoothly from the lips of Mr. Rother, foreign language instructor, and this linguistic ability is imparted to his pupils. During the summer vacation his car gathers the dust of many distant and unusual places. MISS NELLE RYAN - A muchftraveled history teacher is Miss Ryan. Graduates remember her as adviser of the class of 1932. Her extrafcurricf ular interests are now with the Travel club. She attended the University of Minnesota. MR. THEODQRE SALMON - On your toes, get set, go! I'Iere's our track coach and genial history teacher, Mr. Salmon, who attended Macalf ester college and came to Washington in 1931. His hobby is carpentry, so he claims, but we think it's reading historical novels. MRS. EMMA SANDERS -Mrs. Sanders, English teacher, uses her wit to great advantage in the class room. She was adviser of the class of 1936. Her spare time is spent in gardening and collecting American antiques, not to mention befriending stray dogs and cats. MISS MARION SCHROEDER - Do you want to be an actor? If so, signing up for one of Miss Schroeder's expression classes would be a good start. She directs the stage crew and is largely ref sponsible for the success of our assemblies. When at Minnesota university, she starred dramatically. MR. ALTON SEXTON - Mr. Sexton, his' tory teacher, came to Washington high school after graduating from St. Thomas college, where he was a letterman in track. He says his hobby is building shelves-probably for his library. MISS ELLA MARKHAM - Instructing Washington's future housefwives in the art of sew' ing and balancing the budget is the work of Miss Markham, home economics teacher. The wellfmade articles of clothing turned out by her classes are one evidence of her success. Faculty

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MISS CHARLOTTE NOBLEfSmall, blond Miss Noble came to Washington in 1936 to teach physiography and biology. This sunny songbird was graduated from the University of Minnesota. The attractive charts and maps made by her students are evidence of the enthusiasum she radiates in the class room. MR. RALPH NYHUS --- Hunting and fish' ing are characteristic hobbies of Mr. Nyhus, who came to Washington in 1929 to teach mechanical drawing. He attended Stout institute. Adviser of the Architects' club, faculty manager of football, and athletic equipment custodian are among his titles. MISS MARY O'KEEEE - The who, where, when, and what of Washington's alumni can be found quickly by referring tothe files of the Histor' ical society, in the custody of Miss O'Keefe, Eng' lish teacher. Her pupils find their grammar probf lems simplined under her instruction. MRS. LILAH OPSAL WAS adviser of the newlyforganized Commercial club, Mrs. Opsal strives to make it a booming success, and it is well on the road toward that goal. When she isnlt busy correcting stenography papers, she enjoys being domestic. MISS MARGARET PAYNE - Miss Payne, one of the recent additions to the faculty, teaches bookkeeping. She is a graduate of Hamline univerf sity. Reading is her hobby, and anything worth doing is recreation to her. MR. ALTON PEDERSON-Does anyone need legal advice? See our attorney, commercial law and history teacher, Mr. Pederson. As busif ness adviser for the Surveyor, he has had the job of helping the lads who scrape in the pennies for ads and subscriptions. MR. RAYMOND PETERSON - When he isn't coaching the swimming team for a meet or su' pervising the annual photographers, Mr. Peterson, graduate of Macalester college, enjoys golhng and swimming. He is a 1930 Washington alumnus and returned to teach English last fall. MISS RUTH POWERS-Understanding and friendly, Miss Powers has made many lasting friends while teaching journalism and English at Washington. Both the Surveyor and President have profited by her guidance. She attended Carleton college and the University of Wisconsin. Faculty

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MISS FRANCES SPRINGER -Little in person but great in personality is Miss Springer. junior business teacher. Her hobbies, which are many, include character study, piano playing, and folk dancing. She has done extensive graduate study. MISS CLARE STEFFANUS - Latest addif tion to the Washington faculty is Miss Steffanus, English teacher. Soon after her arrival, her likable nature won her many friends, both among the facf ulty and with the student body. She spends her spare time in making movies and sketching. MISS LEOLA STRICKLER-Miss Strickf ler, likable stenography teacher, is adviser of home room 303. Her professional aim is to develop speed and accuracy in her shorthand students, and her classes give promise of many skillful secretaries. She attended the University of Wisconsin and Co' lumbia. H MISS MARY SWAIN -,Miss Swain's friendliness and sweet smile inspire the confidence of students and teachers alike. As adviser of the class of 1930, she solved many problems, both schof lalstic and romantic. She teaches industrial geograf P Y- MISS MARGARET WALLBLOM - At the wellfknown stop! from Miss Wallblom, typ' ing teacher, her pupils have successfully completed another speed test. The Sophomore class was or' ganized under her guidance. Photography takes up her spare moments. MISS HENRIETTA WEBB - The reputaf tion of being one of the best natured persons on our faculty goes to Miss Webb, who enjoys reading and driving her automobile. You'll agree that as a his- tory teacher she's tops MISS LILLIAN WILCCCKSON - Versa' tile little Miss Wilcockson, English teacher, is mother to the home room group in room 205. Few know that she is an accomplished cellist. Othf er hobbies are swimming, skating, and nature study. The University of Minnesota is her alma mater. MISS DOROTHEA ZEHNDER W Instrucf tor in English and Latin is petite Miss Zehnder, whose home room is 309. She was graduated from North Central college in Illinois. The Girl Reserves flourish under her guiding hand, and she possesses many unusual ' hobbies, including puppetry and bookbinding. MISS MARGARET PILGER - Traffic regf ulation, book selling, sociology, and economics are all in the day's work for Miss Pilger. Her courses are interesting but stiff is the students' verdict. Miss Pilger is a Minnesota grad and has attended Columbia and the University of Chicago. Faculty