Tacoma's Own Quiz Kids had all the answers as they posed at the top of the Spanish steps near the Elks Lodge at 565 Broadway in October of 1942. The ninth graders from Mason Intermediate School had written a script that explored the various agencies and functions of the War Chest. As the Agency prepared to enter its annual fund raising blitz, the group of students were available to attend functions and answer any questions. Pictured are, left to right, Jack Brouwer, Pat McCarthy, Marshall Day, Janet Hufford, Claire Duerfeldt, Jean McCrae and David Curtis. (T. Times 10/8/1942, pg.2)

Mason Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brouwer, Jack; Duerfeldt, Claire; McCrae, Jean; Hufford, Janet; Day, Marshall; Curtis, David; McCarthy, Pat; Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Community Chest (Tacoma);

The students of Edison Elementary School stand in front of and peer out the windows of Gray Junior High's Barlow annex on March 8, 1950. Edison Elementary was badly damaged by the big 1949 earthquake, but the full extent of the damages was not realized until engineering studies were completed in February 1950. The school was condemned and ordered closed. With their school suddenly closed, the 540 Edison students had to attend classes in the Gray Jr. High annex - in double shifts. At Edison, the children had filled nineteen classrooms. In the annex building, they were squeezed into nine classrooms with half attending 8 a.m.- 12:15p.m., and the second shift attending 12:30p.m. - 4:45p.m. The children peering from the windows are about to leave, to make way for the second shift waiting outside. (TNT 3/10/1950 pg. 4)

Gray Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma; School children--Tacoma--1950-1960; Edison Elementary School (Tacoma); Earthquakes--Tacoma;

Kapowsin High School 1950 graduation class. Thirty-seven seniors received their diplomas during graduation ceremonies with Judge W.A. Richmond of Tacoma as featured speaker. Names were listed in the newspaper. Ordered by the Tribune, Mr. Knight. (TNT,6/2/1950, p.B-2)

Kapowsin High School (Kapowsin); Graduation ceremonies--Kapowsin; Students--Kapowsin--1950-1960;

Lincoln High School journalism students took over publication of the Tacoma Times on Tuesday, February 8, 1949. The "Lincoln News" staff was responsible for editing and publishing the five daily editions of the Times for that date. Duties included gathering news and meeting copy deadlines, selling advertising, setting type and running the rotary presses. Pictured are, L-R, Dick Trowbridge who would be the managing editor; Alfred Erickson, drama editor; Joan Kulgren, make up editor; Lennard Nelson, sports editor; Shirley Cook, city hall reporter; and Janice Muzzy, wire editor. For the past 17 years, Lincoln faculty advisor Homer Post and his news staff had won top honors for publication of a high school newspaper at the National Scholastic Press Association contest. At the Times, each of the four area high schools were scheduled to be publishers for a day: Stadium published on February 1, Lincoln on February 8th, Clover Park on February 16th and Bellarmine on March 1st.(T.Times, 1/16/1949, p.31 & 1/23/1949, p.29-picture)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Tacoma Times Publishing Co. (Tacoma); Trowbridge, Dick; Erickson, Alfred; Kulgren, Joan; Nelson, Lennard; Cook, Shirley; Muzzy, Janice; Classrooms--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950;

1949 Stadium High School Ice Hockey Team, Times, Metcalf. The Stadium Tigers were in the runner-up spot in the City Prep Ice Hockey league. The team is shown wearing their uniforms on the ice with their hockey sticks. Names are listed in the newspaper. (T.Times, 2/20/1949, p.14)Format 5 x 14"

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--Sports; Ice hockey--Tacoma--1940-1950; Sports; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The Stadium High School Reserve Swim Team of 1949 created quite a record for themselves. Led by Coach "Cam" Haslam (far rt., back row), a former Tiger swimmer, they won eight straight meets. They went unbeaten and untied, and amassed a total of 390 1/2 points against 158 1/2 for their opponents. (Stadium High School Annual, 1949 Tahoma)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--Sports; Swimmers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Physical education--Tacoma--1940-1950; Coaching (Athletics)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits;

These six young ladies, members of the Gault Junior High School Orchestra, would be participating in the school's talent program on December 8, 1955. From left to right: Anita Johnson, Carillon Shull, Diane Eggleston, Gretchen Kooley, Pam Potucek and Judy Shull. All the musicians have white blouses with small dark scarves, dark skirts and emblems denoting their membership in the school orchestra. (TNT 11-27-1955, D-11)

Gault Junior High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1950-1960; Musicians--Tacoma--1950-1960; Johnson, Anita; Shull, Carillon; Eggleston, Diane; Kooley, Gretchen; Potucek, Pam; Shull, Judy;

Progress photographs--Hunt Junior High School. Another view of the interior of the new gymnasium at the Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (now Middle School) was taken on July 1, 1957. Because the population of the West Tacoma and Fircrest areas was greatly increasing, a new junior high school with the capacity of 700+ students was constructed during 1957-58. It had an ultra-modern design on a spacious campus, with plenty of room to expand. Architect Robert Billsbrough Price had planned unusual arch panel-vaults that covered the gymnasium and a distinctly shaped cafeteria. The extensive use of wood was praised by members of the National Council on School Construction upon touring the school. The new school would be dedicated on October 29, 1958, with architect Price, School Superintendent Angelo Giaudrone, and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in attendance. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 157)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Architect Robert Billsbrough Price had his design for the new Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (now Middle School) highly praised as "one of the most imaginative new schools in the nation." It was both ultra-modern and surprisingly inexpensive per square foot. Tacoma's West End and neighboring Fircrest areas were rapidly expanding, necessitating the construction of a new junior high school for that sector of the city. When completed, it would become home to nearly 700 students. View of mushroom-shaped cafeteria/auditorium under construction in July, 1957; design of later built Tacoma Dome would be very similar in nature. The school, named after longtime Tacoma educator Henry F. Hunt, would be dedicated on October 29, 1958. Photograph ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association. (Olsen: For the Record, p. 157)

Henry F. Hunt Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1950-1960; Progress photographs; Building construction--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Exterior James Sales Elementary School. A close-up view of the main entrance to the James Sales Elementary School was taken on October 31, 1954. Designed by local architects Lea, Pearson & Richards, the school was built mostly of brick as a one-story unit. A modern entryway with multi-paned windows and small porch would greet the children of the school. The name of the school is clearly stated in large letters close to the entrance. The James Sales Elementary School was located in Parkland and was a part of the Franklin Pierce School District. It was named after James Sales, first white child born in the Tacoma area in 1853. Photograph ordered by Lea, Pearson & Richards.

James Sales Elementary School (Parkland); Public schools--Parkland--1950-1960;

Halfback Harry Harper has a firm grip on the football in this November 1, 1955, photograph. Harper, of Lincoln High School, was a "clutch" player known for his hard running, jarring blocking and alert defense. He scored 10 touchdowns his senior year and was named to the All-Capitol League first team. He was also honored by the Tacoma Lions Club with their second annual "Outstanding Player" award. He was an instrumental part in Lincoln's 19-0 victory over Stadium on Thanksgiving Day 1955. (1956 Lincolnian yearbook, p. 50, p. 53-54)

Football players--Tacoma--1950-1960; Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Harper, Harry;

ca. 1916. Girls Gymnasium, Lincoln Park High School, Tacoma

Lincoln Park High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1910-1920; Gymnasiums; Physical education

Boland Studio notes indicate that this group of young athletes came from Lincoln High School and were photographed at the Tacoma Hotel on December 6, 1929. In the back row, far left, is coach Homer Post. Bert Beal is at the far right, first row. G47.1-004

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Tacoma Hotel (Tacoma); Post, Homer; Beal, Bert;

This is a view of Tacoma Avenue North at North 1st St. in March of 1923 with utility pole wires and cable car lines bisecting the streets. To assist motorists, the city or business district had placed directional signs on a post nearby with arrows pointing to Point Defiance and Day Island and also to Stadium and Information (Auto Club). Stadium High School can be spotted on the far left overlooking Commencement Bay. Stadium Confectionery which also sold groceries, fruits and meats is at North 1st with a delivery truck parked outside. There is a billboard or mural on one of the walls of the grocery store with lights fastened at the top. The general site was later to become Rankos' Pharmacy. Photograph ordered by Foster & Kleiser. TPL-851; G62.1-071

Streets--Tacoma--1920-1930; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Stadium Confectionery (Tacoma); Billboards--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Stadium High School Student Council. Elected members of Stadium High School's Student Council posed in front of the school on January 19, 1925. The energetic council put forth many improvements during the school year, including organization of the Sophomore Class, planning for the annual Night Shirt Parade, funding matinee dances, and painting and repairing projects including fixing the drainage system on the corner of North 1st and Tacoma Avenue. The Tahoma, school annual, noted that the council's greatest accomplishment may have been the establishment of an Honor Society. President of the Student Council was junior class president, Joseph Griggs. Mr. Griggs is believed to be in the second row, extreme left. TPL-6720; G47.1-029 (1925 Tahoma, p. 143-44)

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1920-1930; Student organizations--Tacoma--1920-1930;

Lincoln High School presented its annual Christmas program on December 22, 1931. The 60-piece orchestra and 100-member chorus posed together with director, Margaret Goheen (far left, first row). Handel's "Messiah, " Lincoln High School's oratorio was so much in demand that a repeat performance was held the following Sunday at Mason Methodist Church. 2600 people wanted free admission to the school performance but the school auditorium only had 1500 seats. The News Tribune reported that the students gave a fine performance with a pleasing appearance by the singers, dressed in black and white surplices for the chorus and white for the soloists. G47.1-001 (TNT 12-22-31, p. 1-article; TNT 12-23-31, p. 14-article)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Orchestras--Tacoma--1930-1940; Choirs (Music)--1930-1940; Goheen, Margaret;

Undated photograph of Stadium High School overlooking Commencement Bay. This photograph of the majestic brick and turreted school was probably taken in the 1920s. Boland A7920.

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma; Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Stadium High School opera group and director Clayton Johnson assembled inside a log building. (T. Times)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Johnson, Clayton;

Stadium vs. Lincoln Thanksgiving Day football game in Stadium Bowl, November 25, 1937. Stadium High School marching band and drill team form what appears to be the letters "IN" on the football field. The goal post, Commencement Bay, and Browns Point are visible in the background. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg. 1)

Football--Tacoma; Athletic fields--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma); Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Marching bands;

Lincoln High School 1937 Graduation Ceremonies at the Armory. Straight on view of crowd and stage.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Graduation ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; State Armory (Tacoma);

Lincoln High School shop teacher Ned Ubben, right, watched in December of 1937 as Irene Kuhne and Otto Robinson mended two of the items given to needy families in Tacoma by the school's students. Maintaining a tradition started in 1922 by The Lincoln News, the school's student publication, Lincoln students filled 66 Christmas baskets with food and toys. The baskets were then distributed to families selected from a list provided by the state welfare bureau. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Community service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Christmas gifts; Toys; Teachers--Tacoma--1930-1940; Ubben, Ned; Kuhne, Irene; Robinson, Otto;

In December of 1937, Peggy Bently and Lucille Rudd (order not known) were "Santa's Twins" at Lincoln High School. The two young men are Harold Oswald (left) and Gordon Ambrose. Peggy and Lucille were the organizing force behind the Lincoln News' efforts to provide a Merry Christmas to 66 needy families in Tacoma. In a tradition begun in 1922, food, toys and clothing were collected by Lincoln High School students and distributed in gift baskets to families in need selected by Tacoma's social service agencies. Used toys that were donated were repaired in the Lincoln High School metal and wood shops, and clothes was repaired or sewn in the school's home economics classes. (T. Times 12-21-1937, p. 12)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1930-1940; Community service--Tacoma--1930-1940; Christmas gifts; Toys; Bently, Peggy; Rudd, Lucille; Oswald, Harold; Ambrose, Gordon;

William Hardie, the Lincoln High School track coach, posed with five of his track men in September of 1937. By the end of the year, the Lincoln Abes track team had won the state track title for the third consecutive year. With six returning letterman for the 1937-38 team, coach Hardie was hoping to make it four in a row. In the back row are, left to right, Hardie, Rankin, Wilcox and Sharp. Kneeling in front are Harold H. Berndt (left) and Lincoln's best "sprint man" Tommy Jones (right). At the state competition in Pullman, "Hurrying" Harold Berndt finished first in the 100 and 200 yard dashes and was high point man for the tournament. (T. Times 5/19/1937, pg 3; 5/24/1937, pg. 11-Berndt & tourney results) (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Track athletics--Tacoma--1930-1940; Runners (Sports)--Tacoma--1930-1940; Running; Hardie, William; Berndt, Harold H.; Jones, Tommy;

Cast of Robert Gray Junior High play. Six girls and four boys in period costume on school steps; photograph was taken in June, 1937. The girl on the farthest left, rear, has been tentatively identified as Leah Kelley.

Gray Junior High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1930-1940;

ca. 1937. Stadium High School Girls' Marching Unit, the Tigerannas, ca. 1937. The Tigerannas were formed in 1937 to march with the Stadium Band, providing a little extra color to performances. They were the brainchild of R.C. Fussell, Stadium Instrumental director. The 45 girls were photographed standing in wing formation. Their uniforms are short, shiny dresses in blue and gold with matching Cossack boots and pillbox style hats. (T.Times 10/15/1937, pg. 8) (WSHS)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940; Drill teams--1930-1940;

Bellarmine Cadet Exercises. JROTC boys formed in ranks on field. Wooden, one-story buildings frame the background. These exercises occurred on May 5, 1938.

Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Military education--Tacoma; Military training--Tacoma; Cadets--Tacoma; Reserve Officer Training Corps (Tacoma);

Jason Lee drummers. Rhythmic course developed by music supervisor Louis Wersen has students using snare drum and resilient wooden plaque to learn rhythm, time and value of notes . (T. Times, 1/20/1939, p. 11, names listed).

Education - Schools - Public Schools - Junior High and Middle Schools - Tacoma - Jason Lee Intermediate School - Music Education Musical Instruments - Percussion instruments - Drums

ca. 1938. Vacant area in the Lincoln district circa 1938. A road leads through the area north of Lincoln High School. In the background can be seen the spire of the school and Mount Rainier.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Land; Rainier, Mount (Wash.);

Four Stadium High School Baseball Team members pose on field. They appear to be wearing new uniforms with tiger emblem on shirt. Players have been identified as Bill Zenk and John Katich, standing, left to right, and Jim Martin kneeling looking at Bill Stocklin with the baseball. (Names supplied by family member of Bill Zenk.) (filed with Argentum)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--Sports; Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940 ; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940;

1938 Stadium High School Baseball Team. 24 boys and Coach John Heinrick lined up on field in the Stadium Bowl. Baseball was entering its third year at Stadium, celebrated with new uniforms with a roaring Bengal face on the jersey and entry into the city league with Lincoln and Bellarmine.

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--Sports; Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1930-1940 ; Stadium Bowl (Tacoma); Baseball--Tacoma--1930-1940; Baseball players--Tacoma--1930-1940; Heinrick, John;