"Bow & arrows made by Nisqually Lake, 1855. Mr. Bonney, Myron Johnson, A. Scharf, 10/27/1936." Students outside of brick building with large white columns.

Mount Tahoma High School photo with female student wearing a custom sweater with Samish style folk art embroidery.

Members of the Tacoma High School faculty and the senior class, class of 1900, posed on the porch and steps of the school then located at 714 Tacoma Avenue South. The site was the former location of the Washington College, private school for boys. Two students have been identified in the photograph: George (or Georgia) Armstrong and Roy Knapp. Roy Knapp is seated in the second row of steps, second from left, next to an unidentified female. He was the business manager in 1899-1900 for the "Tahoma," the monthly publication of the Tacoma High School students and would pass away in 1906. Two cadets sit on the step railings. They are holding their distinctive hats and appear to be wearing similar clothing, i.e. uniforms. Cadets would participate in drills and would have an armory prepared for their use. KING 012, TPL 1038.

Asian American Fife High School football player

Yelm High School coach with "M'Loud Brothers." Likely shot on the same day as Fife High School game.

Asian American Fife High School football player

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

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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)

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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

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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).

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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.

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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)

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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.

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Stadium High School 1939 Basketball Team. The team, under the direction of Coach V.G. Lowman, was on top of the Tacoma prep standings. Considered short for a basketball team, they made up for their lack of altitude with sheer attitude. The fighting Tigers, in at least six of their games, came from far behind to win. Team members are, front row left to right, Art DeMaris, Matt Kapovich, Bob Loftness, Wes Hudson, Marion Klarich and Russ Soper. Back row, Dick Donelson, Dave Livingston, Dave Doud, Coach Lowman, Fred Angus, Warren Harvey and George Warfer. The team won the school its 10th consecutive city championship and placed second in cross state play. (T. Times 2/24/1939, pg. 14)

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

Stadium High School's undefeated 1939 Swim Team. Coach Vincent Keyes poses with his tank team at the school's indoor swimming pool. Bob Early stays afloat in pool. Other team members are, front row, left to right, Ralph Ervin, Phil Cedarcrans, Louis Formuzis, Richard Malott and Jim Fisher. 2nd row: Bliss Croft, Jack Bloomfield, Dean Daughtry and Ralph Burnett. Back row: Richard Hescox, Coach Keyes, Wally Bookwalter, Captain Earl Stuard and Jack Graham. Kneeling on the diving board is Ed Hoppen. Sitting on the board, left to right, are Jack Alvord, Jimmy Diedrick and Dick Strinsky. (T. Times, 1/30/1939, p. 11, names listed).

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Two Stadium High School musicians, one with a trumpet and another with a trombone, pose in front of the school entrance in letterman band sweaters.

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Lincoln High School's A Cappella Choir left by train on March 26, 1938, to compete in the St. Louis Music Festival. The 60-member choir took along 10,000 daffodils to promote the area's Daffodil Festival. Mayor George Smitley, left, and Mayor-elect John Siegel, right, are on hand for the choir's send-off. Daffodil Festival Attendant Bernice Daniel of Lincoln High School, holds a bouquet of daffodils and choir manager, Milton Evans, wears a daffodil lei. The choir placed fifth among 27 and received a hearty welcome when they returned on April 6. (T.Times, 3/25/1938, p.18)

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Stadium High School and Bellarmine High School were getting ready to battle it out for the 1947 City League Title. Both football teams had done exceptionally well during this first part of the season, a tough game was anticipated. The game would be played at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma, view of high school football players getting ready for their big game.

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Stadium girls showing different hem lengths, Times, McDonald.These co-eds will be entering college the fall of 1947. They all graduated from Stadium High School in June. Most of them are following the current fashion for lower hem lines. L-R; Myrna Juntti; Rosemary Tollefson, unnamed, Janine Eklund, Anne McCrea, Virginia McNerthney and Patricia Murphy. (T.Times, 9/6/1947, p.13)

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Juntti, Myrna; Tollefson, Rosemary; Eklund, Janine; McCrea, Anne; McNerthney, Virginia; Murphy, Patricia; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Skirts;

Bellarmine High School, celebrating the ceremony of the Holy Ghost. Women seated in the pews are wearing scarves, shawls and hats to cover their heads during the service.

Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Religious services--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Bellarmine football player, Joe Retallick.This photograph was taken Joe's freshman year. He was a member of the 1947 champion team, and is a member of Bellarmine's Hall of Fame. Other students stand in the background while player number 56 poses, ready to defend his teammates. TPL-7190

Bellarmine High School (Tacoma); Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Football players--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Fisher's teenage models. Two young women model dresses standing in the arch at Stadium High School. An automobile with its top down is parked in the street. (Shown in TNT, 8/5/1945, p.1) TPL-7933

Stadium High School (Tacoma); Public schools--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fashion models; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Dissension was in the air on April 17, 1946, when approximately 50 students from Robert Gray Jr. High took to the streets to protest what they termed the "firing" of physical education teacher Victor Kovack by Principal Carroll A. Payne. The protest continued for 3 days, gathering up to 150 students demanding the removal of Principal Payne. When police forced the picketers from in front of the building, they paraded through the streets of South Tacoma. Kovack and Principal Payne had disagreed over the use of corporal punishment at the school, with Kovack opposing it. Students were advised that Mr. Kovack had been transferred, not fired, by the school district. After an investigation by the school board into the alleged physical punishments, Principal Payne was exonerated, but the regulations concerning corporal punishment in the schools were more clearly defined and published. (T.Times 4/18/1946, pg. 1)

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High School hockey team. Times, Metcalf. The 1948 Stadium Ice Hockey team was practicing at Lakewood Ice Arena. Dick Milford was coach, standing on right. The goalie is wearing a padded vest for some protection against a puck coming his way. Names listed. (T.Times, 3/23/1948, p.10)

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