Clover Park Junior and Senior High School, general view of complex. Intermediate School by Hill and Mock, Architects, 1928, on left in photo, High School by Charles V. Rueger, Architect, 1937, on right.

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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

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Mrs. Mae Needham demonstrated the proper technique for welding steel for her unidentified instructor at Clover Park High School while Mrs. Margaret Needham (center) and Mrs. DesCamp watched on January 27, 1943. With the war came a new demand for skilled tradesmen - both men and women. The school had provided vocational training for nearly 1000 men and was starting classes for women beginning with electric and acetylene welding. A new series of classes soon followed to train women for jobs as automobile mechanics at the Mt. Rainier Ordinance Depot, Fort Lewis. (T. Times 2/5/1943, p. 3 & 2/25/1943 p.33 photo).

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Women attending welding class at Clover Park High School. The classes had been offered to men wishing to enter the defense industry for over a year, but now for the first time the school was also training women.

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Women attending welding class at Clover Park High School. The vocational program, which started a year ago for men, is now opened to women affording them an opportunity to aid in the war effort. The program offers classes 24 hours a day.

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An unidentified young man, possibly Jim Ladd, senior class president, cuts the ribbon on the newly completed addition to Clover Park High School while supporting himself with a crutch. The area shown is the new main entrance to the school. The addition, designed by Charles and Clarence Rueger, Architects, was completed in May of 1941 at a cost of $97,213. An open house for the public was held on Sunday, May 11. (T. Times May 7, 1941 p.3)

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On May 8, 1941, 250 members of the 41st Division graduated in uniform from Clover Park High School. Their National Guard unit was called up for active duty before they were able to complete high school. A unique program was devised that allowed them to learn soldiering during the day and to complete their high school credits at night. (T. Times 5/8/1941, pg. 8)

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Two hundred and fifty soldiers from the 41st Division graduated on May 8, 1941 from Clover Park High School. Unable to finish high school before their National Guard unit was called up, the young men learned to soldier during the day and completed their high school classes at night. This program would allow them to graduate with their class. (T. Times 5/8/1941, pg. 8)

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Members of the 41st Division of the Washington National Guard worked on their high school studies at Clover Park High School while in uniform in May of 1941. Even though they had been called up for active duty, they took classes to enable them to graduate from high school with their regular classes. The program was believed to be the only one of its kind in the United States. (T. Times 05/09/1941 p.2)

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Clover Park High School, view of new Walter J. Thompson Field. Football field and grandstand. [Also dated 05-06-1941]

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New buildings at Clover Park School under construction. Included in the $97,000 addition was a new music room, greenhouse, biology & botony lab, chemistry & physics lab, modern food preparation lab, practice kitchen, health center, and the shell for a new auditorium. [Also dated 05-06-1941]

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New addition at Clover Park School. Greenhouse built on the roof of the new rounded music room. The greenhouse was just outside the new biology and botony lab. The addition was designed by Charles and Clarence Rueger, Architects. (T.Times, 5/8/1941, p. 3).

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New addition at Clover Park High School. Half circle one story music room attached to rear of two story brick building with a greenhouse on the roof. The greenhouse was built just outside the new biology and botony lab. The addition cost $97,213, over $39,000 from state grant, $77,000 from a bond issue and some local tax funds. Charles and Clarence Rueger, Architects, designed the structure. Although brand new, the school was already overcrowded with 770 students and a large increase in enrollment was expected. (T.Times, 5/8/1941. p. 3).

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Photographs taken for the 1941 Clover Park yearbook, the Klahowya. On April 19, 1941, Eileen Morrell was crowned Campus Queen at the Klahowya Dance. She reigns from a bower of springtime greenery and flowers accented by stars and surrounded by her court. Picture, left to right, are Phyllis Lofgren, LaVonne Nelson, Maid of Honor Helen Laughlin, Queen Eilleen Morell, Jeanne Ingram, Betty Dyer and Elsie May Morrison. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 29)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Morrell, Eileen; Lofgren, Phyllis; Nelson, LaVonne; Laughlin, Helen; Ingram, Jeanne; Dyer, Betty; Morrison, Elsie May;

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

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For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Boy's Rifle Club. L to R, rear: Wilbur Barker, Vernon Caddigan, Bill Barlow, Jim Dyer. Front: Roger Laybourn, Gregory Loomis, John Barker, Bill Kenney, advisor and mathematics teacher Edgar Larson. While the trio lying on their stomachs takes aim, the upright group appears to be studying their accuracy on the targets. The Rifle Club was designed to promote the correct use of firearms, both for recreation and in national defense. The Club, after the departure of their regular advisor, got a late start in the school year, but still managed to hold two matches with Marymount, losing one and tying the other. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 36)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood; Barker, Wilbur; Caddigan, Vernon; Barlow, Bill; Dyer, Jim; Laybourn, Roger; Loomis, Gregory; Barker, John; Kenney, Bill; Larson, Edgar;

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)

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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)

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Cheerleaders (l to r) Garnet Miller, Dorothy Witt, Merton Lee (Teen) Johnson and Bebe Long leap for the sky in support of the 1941 Clover Park High School "Warriors." They had a lot to cheer about. In 1941, the Clover Park football team had five victories on the gridiron, and their varsity basketball team went 11 wins to 3 losses to take second place in the county. This photograph was taken for the 1941 "Klahowya." TPL6595 (1941 Klahowya, pg. 41)

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For 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School Annual. Yell leaders Dorothy Witt, Merton Lee (Teen) Johnson, Garnet Miller, and Bebe Long strike a pose in front of building entrance. (Not used).

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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;

Harry Pitcher (kneeling, far left), the engineer in charge of construction of the new Clover Park High School shop building, supervised the laying of the cornerstone on March 10, 1941. The $16,000 shop building was part of the national defense education service project. It was financed 50-50 by the school district and the WPA. The building was scheduled to be completed in June, when the school would begin to conduct both day and night classes for enlisted men. Planned courses include metal and wood working, blueprint reading, machine drawing, pre-aviation and completion of high school studies. Clover Park was chosen as the location for the facility due to its proximity to Ft. Lewis, Camp Murray and McChord Airfield. Assisting Mr. Pitcher are: (l to r) Mrs. Iva Alice Mann, school board member; Pat Walters, district director of operations for the WPA; J.T.S. Lyle, school board chairman; Hugh Fotheringill, principal of Clover Park H.S.; A.G. Hudtloff, superintendent; and Art Battson, project foreman. (T.Times, 03/13/1941, p. 5)

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In 1941, the flying fingers of these hardworking journalists and typists helped ensure that the Clover Park High School paper, "The Clover Leaves," was always ready for the presses. For the 1940-41 school year the paper had made several improvements including expanding the features section and adding a junior high section written by the junior high students. Upholding its traditions, the "Clover Leaves" took first class honors in the National Scholastic Press Association competition. At their typewriters are: (back row, l to r) Iris Eberhart, Susan Bailey, Dona McFarland, and (front row, l to r) Margaret Gaul, Lorraine Triplett, Kay Perry. (For the 1941 "Klahowya", Clover Park High School yearbook pg. 32)

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For the 1941 "Klahowya," Clover Park High School yearbook. Drama Club advisor Isabel Trantum demonstrates stage makeup techniques on Hazel Miller for club members on the school lawn. Observing are the members of the Drama Club. The club produced a series of one act plays, "The Valient, "Overhead" and "Common Clay." (1941 Klahowya, pg. 34- names in caption)

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Staff members of the Clover Park High School newspaper, the Clover Leaves, are pictured printing the paper on a mimeograph machine. Left to right are: Production Manager Clinton Richardson, Sports Editor LeRoy Beckwith and Advertising assistant Ardys Pratt. Clinton Richardson wears an apron to protect his clothing from spilled ink. Upholding its tradition, the school paper took first class honors in the National Scholastic Press Association competition. The addition of a junior high section, written by their students, gave the Junior high more interest in the paper and raised its number of subscriptions. (1941 Klahowya, pg. 33)

Clover Park High School (Lakewood); Public schools--Lakewood--1940-1950; Richardson, Clinton; Beckwith, LeRoy; Pratt, Ardys; Students--Lakewood--1940-1950;

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)

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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).

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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).

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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)

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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)

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