Grant School orchestra and chorus on stage in December of 1941. Large decorated Christmas tree in background.

Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grant School (Tacoma); School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Stages (Platforms); Music--Tacoma; Christmas trees;

Ministers at College of Puget Sound for summer college.These leaders in the educational field were conducting classes for the Graduate School of Ministerial Training at the College of Puget Sound in July of 1942. Pictured in the front row are, left to right, Dr. Edward H. Todd (retiring president of the college), William K. Anderson (Nashville, Tenn.), R. Franklin Thompson (new president of the college effective 8/1/1942.) 2nd row: Professors William G. Chantner (Madison, NJ), Leo J. Frank (CPS), Thomas Kepler (Madison, Wis.) and an unidentified man. Over 100 ministers from Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho were attending the classes. (T. Times 8/1/1942, pg. 7)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Clergy; Religious education; Theological seminaries;

Pierce County Health Department launches a program to test the hearing of pupils in the county's schools. An audiometer, in the suitcase on the right, contains a record player connected to 20 sets of earphones. Children write down the numbers they hear over the recording. Lillian Biehner, right, supervisor of county school nurses, conducts the test at Ruston School. Students in the left row are Frankie Girolami, Marjorie Dimmen, Ned Face, remainder of the row unidentified. Right row: Jimmy Tallman, Donna Canada, Margaret Norton, Vida Fraley, unidentified girl and teacher. The Pierce County Health Department was believed to be the most modernly equipped in the state for testing hearing. (T.Times, 5/9/1941, p. 11).

Public schools--Ruston; Ruston School (Ruston); Biehner, Lillian; Medical equipment & supplies; Health care--Tacoma; Pierce County Health Department--Tacoma; School children--Ruston;

St. Leo's School, musical ensemble and stringed quartet, on stage in May of 1941. The cellist in the middle of the first row has been identified as Barbara Adler. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Music ensembles--Tacoma; Adler, Barbara;

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)

Stadium High School (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Memorial Day; Memorial rites & ceremonies--Tacoma; Commemoration--Tacoma; Welch, Jane; Blangy, Grace;

Interiors and exteriors of the new buildings at Clover Park School; the music room. A few large instruments lie abandoned, waiting for their student musician.

Clover Park High School (Lakewood);

Pictures of the cast of "Of Men and Models," an original musical produced at Lincoln High School.

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Theatrical Productions--Tacoma--1940-1950; Operas & operettas--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Washington School 6A Graduating class, taken in front of school, on May 22, 1941. Building by Frederick Heath, Architect, 1906.

School children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Washington School (Tacoma);

College of Puget Sound summer band camp group posed on the campus. For the first time, the music department of CPS would be offering a program combining music study with vacation and recreation. The camp would be open to high school students receiving a superior rating in solo and ensemble playing, who exhibit scholarship and good character. The students would live at the college and be given a private lesson each week as well as instruction in harmony and arranging. In addition, the group would perform several concerts throughout the summer. Sixty five students participated in the first month long camp. (T. Times 6/6/41, pg. 8; 6/13/41, pg. 7; 6/27/1941, pg. 7- picture with names in caption)

Students--Tacoma; Bands--Tacoma--1940-1950; Brass instruments; Musicians--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950;

At the luncheon after the June 6, 1942 Commencement exercises at the College of Puget Sound, Dr. Edward H. Todd was presented with a number of gifts thanking him for his 29 years of service as president of the college. Dr. Todd and his wife Florence are pictured holding pieces of a silver tea service, a gift from the faculty. He was also presented with the book that he is holding, a bound volume of testimonial letters from 250 associates and friends. In the background is a framed enlargement of a colored photo of Jones Hall, the center of the college and where his office was located. Dr. Todd would be retiring from his office effective August 1st. (T. Times 6/8/1942, pg. 3)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Universities & colleges--Tacoma--1940-1950; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; College presidents--Tacoma; Todd, Florence;

High school basketball action, Fife at Clover Park. Fife High School was victorious, 44-31. From 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School Yearbook.

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Fife High School (Fife); Basketball;

High school basketball action, Fife at Clover Park. Referee taking ball from Mike Lemmon, son of C.P. Coach Burton Lemmon. Fife was victorious, 44-31. From 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School Yearbook. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 52)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Fife High School (Fife); Basketball; Lemmon, Mike;

The girls' tennis team from Clover Park High School posed with their rackets in late February of 1941. From left to right in front: Bibbits Strong, Marnie Keller, Joan Bussard. Rear: Kay Perry, Helen Laughlin, Coach Beulah White, Jean Dyer, Anne Bush. Miss White taught P.E. and English. The team was scheduled for meets against Roy, Kapowsin, Fife and Orting. (1941 Klahowya yearbook, pg. 46)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; Tennis players--Lakewood--1940-1950; Strong, Bibbits; Keller, Marnie; Bussard, Joan; Perry, Kay; Laughlin, Helen; White, Beulah; Dyer, Jean; Bush, Anne;

For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Student Library Staff. The staff checked in and out 2, 800 books as well as mending many. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 35- names in caption)

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

For the 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School yearbook. Cement truck by rock pile. Two young men on back of truck, another in cab. Used in yearbook advertisement for C.S. Barlow and Sons, Inc. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 56)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Building materials industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Building materials; C.S. Barlow & Sons, Inc. (Tacoma); Concrete mixers--Tacoma; Trucks--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Photos for 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School yearbook. Sophomore Jody Bussard studies under the symbol of the Kiwanis Club. Used as the frontspiece for the Administration section of the yearbook. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 1)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Bussard, Jody;

For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Girls Advisory Board and advisor Miss Katherine Dowd. The Girls and Boys boards were organized to improve the conduct of the students. Justice was dealt in the courts held by the boards. Pictured: Miss Dowd (seated.) Back Row: Jean Strong, Beverly Eberhart, Peggy Rough, Betty Grant, Shirley Light, Betty Dyer, Mary Warren. Front row: Ardene Reeder, Joan Dunn, Helen Ross, Phyllis Lofgren, Diana Corse. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 6)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Dowd, Katherine;

Photos for 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School Annual. Kenneth J. Hansen, Commercial Department Teacher , School Paper and Yearbook advisor. He left Clover Park for another position at mid-term. (Not Used).

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Hansen, Kenneth J.;

Photos for 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School Annual. Two Teachers and Junior Class Officers. L to R: Social Science/ Math Teacher Burton Lemmon, Sec.Treas. Bob McClenaghan, VP Dean Gillette, Pres. Pauline Enger, Science Teacher Walter Brown. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 24)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Lemmon, Burton; McClenaghan, Bob; Gillette, Dean; Enger, Pauline; Brown, Walter;

Eileen Morrell was crowned Campus Queen at the Clover Park High School Klahowya Dance on April 19, 1941. Master of Ceremonies for the event was James Dyer, editor of the yearbook. Her "Court" included Helen Laughlin, Jeanne Ingram, Lavonne Nelson, Betty Dyer, Phyllis Lofgren and Elsie May Morrison. (1941 CPHS yearbook "The Klahowya,"pg. 29)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Morrell, Eileen;

For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Led by advisor James Garrard and Club president Jerry Hallmeyer, the Radio Club was trained in the International Morse Code and learned the theory of radio receiving and transmitting. They constructed several crystal receiving sets, a simple spark coil and dismantled two old radios for their parts. Pictured working on various radios are, top row: Doyle Watt, Dick Taylor, Dave Heignbert, Tom Williams, Mr. Garrard, Lionel Reid, William Legacy, Jerry Hallmeyer, Ross Spalding. Bottom Row: Tommy Loper, James Caillouette, Edward Carl, Bob Kelly. Mr. Garrard taught shop, spanish, mechanical drawing and history. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 37)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Radios;

For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Class of 1941 forms a cloverleaf on school lawn. Used for yearbook endpapers.

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Students--Lakewood--1940-1950;

Photos for 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Marvin Kasemeier, Inspirational Trophy winner and Football Team Captain Wally Hager. Kasemeier was an all around athlete, playing football, baseball, track and basketball. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 42)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Students--Lakewood--1940-1950; Kasemeier, Marvin; Hager, Wally; Awards;

Eight of the 48 members of the Clover Park High School Rifle Club practice their target shooting skills under the supervision of physical education instructor Beulah White (seated, far left) in February of 1941. The club promoted the correct use of firearms both for recreation and for national defense. The eight marksmen are: (back row, l to r) Jean Dyer, Marilyn Mockby, Pat Rainwater, Nina Anderson; and (lying down, l to r) Willowdee Bailey, Peggy Harkins, Pat Lawlor, Dorothy Dell Dimmer. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 36)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; White, Beulah; Dyer, Jean; Mockby, Marilyn; Rainwater, Pat; Anderson, Nina; Bailey, Willowdee; Harkins, Peggy; Lawlor, Pat; Dimmer, Dorothy Dell;

Cast of one-act plays given by Clover Park High School in November of 1940. The drama club would be performing three one-act plays at the school gym on Friday, November 29, 1940. Group of four boys and two girls includes (left to right) Medine Molinek, Harry Johnson, Jr., Bill Grondahl, Rodman Robson, Marcella Herr and Bob Tollefson. (T.Times 11-29-40, p. 20)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Students--Lakewood--1940-1950; Actors--Lakewood--1940-1950; Actresses--1940-1950; Molinek, Medine; Johnson, Harry; Grondahl, Bill; Robson, Rodman; Herr, Marcella; Tollefson, Bob;

These Clover Park High School drama club students were doing a bit of research in the school library for the 3 one-act plays they would be performing in November of 1940. Bill Grondahl is at the far left sharing a book with Medine Molinek while Rodman Robson selects a book from the library shelves. Marcella Herr is seated examining a book with Bob Tollefson while Harry Johnson, Jr., is pictured peering over their shoulders. (T.Times 11-29-40, p. 20-alt. photograph)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Students--Lakewood--1940-1950; Actors--Lakewood--1940-1950; Actresses--1940-1950; Grondahl, Bill; Herr, Marcella; Molinek, Medine; Johnson, Harry; Robson, Rodman; Tollefson, Bob;

Jim Frank, College of Puget Sound track athlete running a relay. He won a letter for competing with the 1941 CPS track team, coached by Coach Leo Frank. (1941 CPS yearbook Tamanawas)

College of Puget Sound (Tacoma)--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma; Universities & colleges--Tacoma; Track athletics; Relay racing; Frank, Jim;

Fern Hill School faculty in front of school building in October of 1940. Principal John A. Arnold is at the extreme right, back row. The elementary school would be celebrating its 60th anniversary on October 26th. From left to right, first row: Mary Trunkey, Mrs. Goldie Lahey, Mrs. Marie Moatz, Mrs. Ida Blood, Mrs. Helen Haapla. Standing, left to right are: custodian Nels Bjarke, Eva McDonald, Mildred Hedberg, Inez Hall, Jennie Robertson and Elsie Sparre. (T.Times 10-24-40, p. 3)

Fern Hill School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Teachers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Arnold, John A.; School principals--Tacoma;

Action shot of the Clover Park football team. Photograph taken on November 19, 1940.

Football--Lakewood--1940-1950; Football players--Lakewood--1940-1950; Clover Park High School (Lakewood);

Fifty-four girls tryout for parts in the Lincoln High School opera "Of Men and Models," an original musical comedy directed by student LeRoy (Lee) Hale. The top ten contestants in the pictured "Poise, Posture and Personality" contest on February 21, 1941 will be chosen to play models in the production. Lincoln students wrote the music and lyrics for 21 original songs. The show premiered in Tacoma on May 8, 9 and 10. Hale became music director for "The Dean Martin Show" during its television run from 1965-74. (Lincolnian, 1941, pp. 25, 83).

Lincoln High School (Tacoma); Musical revues & comedies; Teenagers; Girls; Bathing suits; Hale, LeRoy (Lee); Music education;