Construction materials littered the site of the newly constructed vocational training center at Clover Park High School in February of 1943. Classes were ready to begin in the eagerly awaited center, where they would be teaching the skills needed in the defense industry. Special shops were available for airplane construction and maintenance, large machines, automotive and sheet metal work. Spaces were also available for training in welding, shipfitting, woodworking and drafting.

Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma;

The $152,000 Vocational Training Center at Clover Park High School was nearing completion by the beginning of February of 1943. Included in the high ceiling shop area were an airplane hangar for studying airplane construction, a large machine shop, automotive shop and sheet metal shop.

Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma;

By February of 1943, the vocational training center at Clover Park High School was ready for use. With demand for skilled war workers at a record high, classes ran around the clock at the facility. Pictured is the facility's automotive shop, where students learn to work on military and commercial vehicles. (T.Times 2/4/1943, pg. 3; TNT 2/4/1943, pg. 1)

Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma;

State and local education officials observe some of the work being performed by the students at the Clover Park vocational center in Lakewood. The center was constructed to train workers in the skills needed in the defense industries.

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

State and local education leaders and Army officers pose at the February 13, 1943 opening of the "mechanic learner" program at the Clover Park vocational shop. The program will train women to work as mechanics at the Mount Rainier Ordnance Depot. Over 30 women were enrolled in the first class. (T. Times 2/18/1943, pg. 2)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Government officials visiting Clover Park High School. Classroom with adults seated at desks. Many women are dressed in coveralls and are wearing bandanas. Clover Park offered a program for civilian and military education related to the war effort .

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Government officials visiting Clover Park High School. Classroom with adults seated at desks. Many women are dressed in coveralls and are wearing bandanas. Clover Park offered a program for civilian and military education related to the war effort .

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On February 16, 1943, twenty one women took up wrenches and became the first females to study auto mechanics at the brand new Clover Park Vocational School plant. On hand for the opening ceremonies and photographed in the hands-on classroom were, left to right, Lt. C.L. Booth, Capt. F.A. Rose, Ed Erickson, Mrs. Pearl Wanamaker and A.G. Hudtloff. The Clover Park plant was designed to train women in predominantly male vocations and guarantee them placement in the war industries on completion, thus freeing men for fighting duty. (TNT 2/17/1943, pg. 19)

World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

State and local education leaders and Army officers pose on February 13, 1943 at the opening of the Clover Park vocational shop program to train women as mechanics for the Mount Rainier Ordnance Depot. Thirty women were enrolled in the "mechanic learner program." Present at the opening were, left to right, Capt. E.A. Rose, Olai Hageness, John Maas, Iva Alice Mann, Sam Rehn, Mrs. H.E. Liebe, Lt. C. L. Booth, Mrs. Pearl Wanamaker, Ed Erickson and A.G. Hudtloff. (T.Times, 2/18/1943, p. 2)

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On February 16, 1943, the Clover Park Vocational School began its first classes for women learning to be auto mechanics. This pictured group checking under the hood of a dented military vehicle was on hand for the opening ceremonies. They are, left to right, Lt. C.L. Booth, Capt. F.A. Rose, Ed Erickson, Mrs. Pearl Wanamaker and A.G. Hudtloff. There were 21 women in the first class. (TNT 2/17/1943, pg. 19) TPL-10379

World War, 1939-1945--Women--Tacoma; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Senator-elect Harry P. Cain signs autographs for supporters during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School. His friends are requesting that he sign their banquet invitations on November 15, 1946. Many of his Interlaaken neighbors attended the function as a tribute to the state's newest senator. ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Banquets; Autographing;

Senator-elect Harry P. Cain receives a token of appreciation from his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in honor of Cain and wife Marjorie at Clover Park High School. Ray W. Thompson makes the presentation to Harry Cain. ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Thompson, Ray W.; Banquets;

Senator-elect Harry P. Cain speaks to his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School on November 15, 1946. A solemn looking Cain has the full attention of the group, including his wife, Marjorie, seated at the head table. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Cain was a graduate of the University of the South and worked in the newspaper and banking fields before becoming mayor of Tacoma in 1940. He would serve one term as U.S. Senator and after his unsuccessful re-election bid, became a member of the Subversive Activities Control Board in Washington D.C. from 1953-1956. Harry P. Cain would move to Florida in 1957 where he resumed banking business and civic work. He died there on March 3, 1979. (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress) ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Banquets;

Marjorie Cain, wife of Senator-elect Harry P. Cain, receives a corsage from Mrs. C.A. Strong during a November 15, 1946, banquet at Clover Park High School given by Interlaaken neighbors to honor the couple. Harry P. Cain was the former mayor of Tacoma and had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. ALBUM 13.

Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Strong, C.A.; Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Hats--1940-1950;

Senator-elect Harry P. Cain and wife Marjorie making dinner conversation during a banquet given in their honor by their Interlaaken neighbors at Clover Park High School. The school's Home Economics department served a "delicious home cooked meal" on November 15, 1946. Cain is seated second from the left; his wife is second from the right. ALBUM 13.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Banquets;

Serenading Cain. A group of supporters sing the praises of Senator-elect Harry P. Cain during a November 15, 1946, banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School. Cain, formerly mayor of Tacoma, would be heading off to Washington D.C. as the state's newest senator. His Interlaaken neighbors hosted the banquet for Cain and his wife, Marjorie. ALBUM 13.

Banquets--Tacoma--1940-1950; Singing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Clover Park High School (Lakewood);

Senator-elect Harry P. Cain chats with some of his Interlaaken neighbors during a banquet in his honor at Clover Park High School. Wife Marjorie shows off a new hat and son Harry II (Buzzy) sports new glasses. 150 people attended the banquet.

Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Cain, Marjorie Dils, 1908-1994; Gain, Harry; Banquets;

In April of 1948, Washington State Patrol officer Paul Pattison posed with the four winners in the Bike Safety contest. The contests were scheduled at three separate locations during the month. These four students won first prize in their separate categories at Clover Park High School: L-R, Karen Mortenson, age 12, won for girls under age 16; Paul R. Meyer, age 11, took 1st for boys under age 13; Edward T. Bailey, age 13, won for boys ages 13 - 15; and Bob Bradshaw, age 17, won for boys over age 17. The winners each received $10 checks donated by Grassi Motors, Lakewood Development Company and Primo's. (T.Times, 4/19/1948, p.8)

Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma; Contests--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mortenson, Karen; Meyer, Paul R.; Bailey, Edward T.; Bradshaw, Bob; Pattison, Paul; Police--Tacoma--1940-1950; Safety;

Lakewood was one of the fastest growing communities in Western Washington. This area first began as a summer home area, then later was known as Tacoma's "Lakes District"; it is now a strong community that stands on its own. Exterior view of Clover Park Junior and Senior High School facilities; Clover Park also offered students 4 vocational training classes and had its own athletic field with covered grandstand (T. Times, 1/9/49, p. 33). TPL-10192

Educational facilities--Lakewood; Public schools--Lakewood; City & town life--Lakewood; Clover Park High School (Lakewood);

The Clover Park High small performing choir with their director Peter J. Barden. The small choir travelled and performed for various school organizations and clubs. Their sweaters display the Clover Park emblem. The choir was featured at the Easter morning sunrise service held at Mountain View Memorial Park. (TNT 4/4/1950, pg. 30 names included with picture)

Choirs (music); Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Teenagers--1950-1960; Barden, Peter J.;

Construction of the new Clover Park Junior High School has begun and plywood forms for the reinforced-concrete are being installed. According to Clover Park superintendent A.G. Hudtloff the structure would house 20 classrooms, two home-making rooms, two science rooms, a band room, a choral room, general shop, art room, library, two teachers' rooms, a cafeteria, a conference room, kitchen and gymnasium. Capacity of the building would be 900 students. The building was estimated to cost $848,000.The building was designed by Charles Reuger. Standard Construction Company was the building contractor. (TNT, 9/l27/1952, p.10)

Public schools--Lakewood; Clover Park Junior High School (Lakewood); Reinforced concrete construction--Lakewood;

ca. 1957. Clover Park High School's Class of 1957 is appropriately capped and gowned prior to graduation ceremonies held in the school's gymnasium. Rows of empty chairs face them, to be filled with hundreds of family and friends. Graduation ceremonies were held on June 6, 1957, with 284 blue-and-white clad seniors receiving diplomas. Bonnie Jean Chavis, Nancy Hannaford, and Edwin Hall made speeches regarding the senior class motto, "Men and Ideas." The class presented their gift of $500 to the school for use in the purchase of a stage curtain. Photograph ordered by the Seattle P-I. (TNT 6-7-57, p. 8)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Graduation ceremonies--Lakewood;

The Tacoma Junior Symphony posed with its conductor, Alan B. Wilkie, on February 13, 1973, in the Clover Park High School gym. The symphony attracted a large group of talented young people who played a wide variety of instruments including percussionist Darryl Owens, then a 9th grader at Lochburn Jr. High, standing in the back row, second from left, holding drumsticks. The Junior Symphony, along with the Tacoma Youth Symphony, would perform in a free concert the following month at the Temple Theater. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Junior Symphony. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Tacoma Junior Symphony (Tacoma); Youth orchestras--Tacoma--1970-1980; Wilkie, Alan B.; Owens, Darryl;