Naughty Marietta opera cast on stage at Stadium High School, circa 1932. Clayton Johnson, Director. (filed with Argentum)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Stadium High School play "Naughty Marietta". Principal players of opera on stage. (filed with Argentum)

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This photograph of the front of Stadium High School was taken in January of 1958 for the Mark Mitchell Roofing Company which was located at 662 East 11th Street. Built in the "Chateauesque" style used for the Canadian Pacific Railroad's resort hotels, with steeply-pitched hipped roofs, cone-shaped towers, turrets and pointed spires Stadium H.S. posed special problems for roofers. The section of North E Street that ran past the front of the high school at the time of this image is no longer open to traffic. (Photograph ordered by Mark Mitchell Roofing Co.) TPL-9499

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A message board lends an air of modernity which contrasts with the French chateau architecture of Stadium High School. It stands as a reminder that this beautiful building, placed on the city, state, and national registries, is being utilized as a high school by the Tacoma School District. In May, 1958, there were only two high schools in Tacoma, with Woodrow Wilson High School to open four months later. Photograph ordered by Chase, Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. TPL-9161

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Placed on the City, State and National Registry of historic buildings, the French chateau styled Stadium High School opened as a school in 1906. Intended originally for use as a hotel, and damaged by fire, the building was saved and remodeled to be used as a high school. View of Stadium High School; the unusual spires, turrets and towers would have been a challenge for roofers to maintain and replace. Nevertheless, $850,000 was spent in the summer of 1958 for renovations to the school. A new roof, rewelded and repainted fire escapes, replacement windows and sashes and a 50 foot steel beam lowered across the top of the gym to make the basketball court regulation sized and turned around were just some of the projects. Photograph ordered by Chase Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. (TNT 7-20-58, B-11) TPL-8668

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This side view of Stadium High School was taken on a sunny spring day in 1958 from the corner of N. 2nd and "E" Sts. Fire escapes are attached to the outside of the buildings so that students could exit in case of emergencies. These fire escapes would be removed, rewelded and painted during the $850,000 renovation project at the school during summer, 1958. Hipped and pitched roofs, spirals, and dormers blend in with the French chateau architecture but would have been difficult to repair and maintain. Besides a new roof, 500 windows and sashes were replaced during renovations. Photograph ordered by the Chase Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury, Conn. (TNT 7-20-58, B-11)

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In March of 1926, Stadium High School initiated its own branch of the national "Longfellows" Club. Members had to measure in at over six feet in height to join. The new club attracted a group of approximately 50 young men who posed in front of Stadium High School at 111 North "E" Street. (WSHS; A-1488 same photo without lettering)

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1927 Stadium High School alumni reunion. Many people seated in auditorium. (Argentum)

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Paul Prentice was a teacher in the science department of Stadium High School. He taught botany and biology for many years. He retired in 1949, after he became head of the science department. View of Mr. Prentice with his students. TPL-9463

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Stadium High School drum majors posed in front of their school in January of 1938. The baton wielders were scheduled for an exhibition performance to be given at Clover Park High School. They are, left to right, Mary Katherine Hager, Venette Maybin, Bob Lennon, Mary Jean McMorris and Margery Mayer. (T. Times 01/07/1938, pg. 4) (filed with Argentum)

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Unidentified Stadium High School Majorette in front of school. (T. Times) (filed with Argentum)

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These well-dressed men and women were gathered at Stadium High School in late January, 1953, as potential city council persons. Six lectures, each held on Monday nights, were held on city government. The lectures and discussions were open to all candidates running for the new city council. Stanton Warburton, E.K. Murray and Hal Murtland, former freeholders, were guest speakers the last Monday in January. Discussions were held on the role of public utilities under the new charter, a new continuous audit of the city's financial books, and the new role of the city manager. Photograph ordered by Wainwright Elementary principal, Maynard Ponko. (TNT 1-5-53, B-1, TNT 1-27-53, p. 22) TPL-7934

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The 1941 Stadium High School basketball team, under the watchful eye of Coach V. G. Lowman in the dark shirt, starts out the season with a little hoop practice. For several years, Coach Lowman had produced a champion prep team and 1941 promised to be no different.

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Stadium High School players line up as #20 attempts a free throw during practice time in 1941. Coach V.G. Lowman watches carefully as his player, with knees bent, prepares to take aim at the basket. D10709, image A, shows the result: instead of a traditional free throw, #20 jokingly made an underhand toss straight for the basket.

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The Stadium High School wrestling team, the 1941 City prep champions, avidly watched on March 17, 1941 as Bill Bodenhammer (top) and Don Ferris engage each other in a demonstration lock. Other team members are, front row, Gene Pape (coach), Arnie Hansen, Chuck Issacs, Lee Merz, Dennis Livingston, Kiromi Kikuchi, John Collins, Phil Rogers. Back row: George Miller (manager), Herb Mims, Kenny Johnson, Kiyoshi Kinoshita, Jim Cadigan, Sid Lay, Harry Gust, Fred Hoffman, Jim Colito, Tidashi Horiki (manager) and Sam Higuchi. Stadium took the city title, and the giant Cammarano Brothers trophy that went with it by winning five of their eight scheduled matches. In the state tournament they finished in third place, behind Fife and Longview. (T. Times 3/18/1941 p.15)

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Stadium High School pageant. Two girls and two boys, one with a false mustache. They pose with a basketball, an archer's bow, dumbbells, Indian clubs, fencing foil and mask and a football on April 18, 1941.

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On Memorial Day in 1941 a ceremony was held at Stadium High School to pay tribune to the eleven Stadium High alumni who lost their lives in World War I. Twelve wreaths were lain, one each at the base of the eleven trees that lined the parking strip in front of the school, and one at the memorial plaque that lists the names of the soldiers. Jane Welch, left, and Grace Blangy place a wreath at the base of one of the trees. (T. Times 5/30/1941, pg. 1)

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The whole student body assembles in front of Stadium High School on May 29, 1941 to observe the Memorial Day tribute to the eleven Stadium High students who died in the First World War. View of school courtyard from building's upper levels. Twenty four Stadium girls, walking 2x2, carrying a wreath between them, exit from the front door and head toward the parking strip in front of the school. They will place a wreath at each of the eleven memorial trees and one at the plaque commemorating the eleven soldiers. (T. Times 5/30/1941, pg. 1)

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The student body of Stadium High School assembled in front of their school as a squad of R.O.T.C. cadets from Bellarmine High School fired three volleys with their rifles at the Memorial Day service held in May of 1941. During the solemn ceremony, special tribute was paid to the 11 Stadium alumni who lost their lives in WWI. (T. Times 5/30/1941 p.1)

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A squad of R.O.T.C. cadets from Bellarmine High School fired three volleys with their rifles at the Memorial Day service held in front of Stadium High School in May of 1941. The entire student body assembled in front of the building for the solemn ceremony. Special tribute was paid to the 11 Stadium alumni who lost their lives in WWI. (T. Times 5/30/1941 p.1)

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The Stadium High School golf team, Cross State League Champions in 1942, pose in front of the school. Front row, left to right, Roland Hoar and Oscar (Ockey) Eliason. Back row, left to right, Elmer Nelson, Coach Harry Swarm and Sam York. (T. Times 5/29/1942, pg. 10)

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Stadium High School's State Champion tennis team of 1942 poses in front of the school. The team won both the state tournament and the Cross State League titles in '42. Pictured, front row, left to right are Harvey and Harold Mosich. Back row: Coach Isadore Epstein, team captain Walt Olson, Kirk Stewart, and Wally Cavanaugh. Kirk Stewart won the singles title at state, while Wally Cavanaugh triumphed at the Cross State. The Mosich brothers won doubles at both meets. (T Times 5/29/1942, pg. 10; TNT 5/29/42, pg. 13)

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Stadium High School's Champion tennis team of 1942 poses on the school steps. The team won both the state tournament and the Cross State League titles. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Harold & Harvey Mosich. Back Row, left to right, Coach Isadore Epstein, Kirk Stewart, Wally Cavanaugh and Walt Olson. Kirk Stewart won the singles finals at state. Wally Cavanaugh took the Cross State individual award. The Mosich brothers won doubles at both meets. (T. Times 5/29/1942, pg. 10- picture, TNT 5/29/1942, PG. 13)

Tennis players--1940-1950; Tennis rackets; Stadium High School (Tacoma)--Sports; Mosich, Harold; Mosich, Harvey; Epstein, Isadore; Stewart, Kirk; Cavanaugh, Wally; Olson, Walt;

ca. 1963. Stadium High School on Stadium Way enjoyed elevated views of Commencement Bay. This 1963 aerial photograph shows the school's proximity to the Washington State Historical Society Building juxtaposed with massive Stadium Bowl, site of football and civic endeavors. Stadium High School had been planned as a grand Tacoma hotel but it was gutted by fire before completion. It opened as a high school in 1906 and changed its name to Stadium in 1913. The school will be undergoing extensive remodeling starting in 2004 and its students transferred to the old Mount Tacoma High School.

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Aerial view of Stadium District in the city's northend, including turreted Stadium High School, Stadium Bowl, and State Historical Museum on the hillside overlooking the Bowl and with views of Commencement Bay. The school's tennis courts are to the right. Part of Richards stock file, taken on February 9, 1963. TPL-10143

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Four young men from the 1936 Stadium High School band with "Sousaphones." Each young man is wearing a school sweater with a music emblem. The musicians are Britt Kellogg, Bob Williams, Ray Hurd and Richard Reed. (T. Times 9/18/1936, pg. 7)

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Four young men from the 1936 Stadium High School Band with what the photograph caption in the Tacoma Times calls "Bell Front Horns." The caption calls them the "last word" in brass instruments. The musicians are, left to right, Bob Cromwell, Jack Duncan, Richard Lang and Bob Williams. Each is wearing a school sweater and sailor-type hat with an "S" emblem. (T. Times 10/2/1936, pg.10)

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In March of 1937, the Stadium High School orchestra was tuning up and practicing for the upcoming premier of the original opera "Masquerade," written by their instructor Clayton Johnson, shown here conducting. Mr. Johnson graduated from the College of Puget Sound and after further studies, returned to Tacoma to take the post of Director of Music at Stadium High School. He held that position for 30 years, counting among his students Janis Paige, star of stage and screen, and Metropolitan Opera performers Roald Reitan and Hugh Thompson. "Masquerade" was one of two operas Mr. Johnson wrote during his tenure at Stadium. He died in June of 1982 at the age of 83. (T. Times, 04-01-1937, p.1; TNT 06-21-1982, pg. C-12)

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Stadium High School's Clayton Johnson is ready to conduct the original opera, "Masquerade," in March of 1937. Mr. Johnson, Director of Music at Stadium, had written the opera himself. He would remain at Stadium for 30 years with hundreds of students under his musical guidance.

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Close-up of Stadium High School musical director, Clayton Johnson, in March of 1937. His youth orchestra was practicing for the upcoming original opera, "Masquerade," written by Mr. Johnson himself. All eyes are properly on the director as he begins to conduct.

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