Elma Allen

Kenneth Allen - Mathematics. The 1966 Aragon High School Yearbook lists him as the school principal.

Muriel Antonacci - Latin - IN MEMORIAM, b.Jan 1898 - d. Nov 1992 (SSDI*)

Paul Armstrong - Boys Physical Education, Varsity Baseball. The June 13, 1955 edition of the Burlingame B reports that Paul Armstrong is moving to Hillsdale High School in the Fall to coach basketball. Paul Armstrong graduated from BHS in 1942 and was later inducted into the Burlingame High School Sports Hall of Fame(induction year is unknown).

Reuben Beltran - Spanish, and coach of Frosh/Soph Football, 30's Basketball, Tennis

Albert Biggs - Mathematics, and coach of Frosh-Soph Baseball, 10's/20's Basketball, Varsity Track - IN MEMORIAM
(The SSDI has so many 'Albert Biggs' that fit his age profile that it is hard to tell which cite is correct)

Eugene Brose - Music, Marching and Concert Band, Member of faculty in 1927. - IN MEMORIAM, (b.19 Dec 1897, d.17 May 1992)

Everett Brown - Shop
Everett "Joe" Brown taught mechanical drawing in addition to shop classes. He also was advisor to the play-by-play announcing crew at football games. He retired and during the early 1980s lived in Reno, NV. Hal Elliott BHS '60

Helen Brown

Florence Bundy - Mathematics, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Mar 1892 - d.Mar 1981 (SSDA*)

Fred Bushman - Mechanical Drawing, Mechanical Drawing Club advisor

Lucille (Lu) Chaikin - Girls' Physical Education

Gaylord Coleman - Business - IN MEMORIAM, b. May 1927 - d.Jul 1981 (SSDI*)

Robert Fertig - Mathematics, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Aug 1903 - d.Apr 1984 (SSDI*)

(photo courtesy of Burlingame Historical Society,
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Dorothy Fowler - Girls Physical Education Dorothy Fowler graduated from BHS in 1925; named alumna of the year in 1987; and inducted into the Burlingame High School Sports Hall of Fame (induction year unknown). IN MEMORIAM, b. April 1907, d. April 1999 (SSDI*)

Esther Frost - English

Elizabeth Glang - Spanish

Florence Gulla - Spanish; IN MEMORIAM, Florence A. Gulla, b. Jan 1912, d. Jan 1997 (SSDI*)

Marion Harris - Librarian : IN MEMORIAM, b. Sept 1897, d. April 1981, (SSDI*)

Fern Harvey - English

Larry Hazeltine - Biology, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Feb 1911 - d.Dec 1980 (SSDI*)

(photo courtesy of Burlingame Historical Society,
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Ruth Hettinger - English, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Jul 1894 - d. Jul 1980 (SSDI*)

Edward Hevey - California History, Counseling, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Feb 1898 - d. Mar 1980 (SSDI*)

The photo(left) of Ed Hevey was taken in 1973 at the Celebration of the 50th birthday of Burlingame H.S.
It was obtained from an article by Donovan Bess, dated November 24, 1973, S.F. Chronicle(?).
In 1973 Ed was 75 years of age. He had taught at BHS from 1923 to 1962. That would make him part of the original faculty.

Who can forget the Cal History trips chaperoned by Mr. Hevey, and his frequent lecture references to historical California by John W. Caughey?

Ed Hevey was one of two BHS teachers featured in Burlingame: City of Trees, 1997. The other was 'Vic'.

Henry Hinds - Driver's Education, Frosh/Soph Football, Frosh/Soph Baseball

Jeannette Jennings - English, Public Speaking, Junior Statemen advisor

Here is an article found on the internet. It comes from the College of San Mateo school newspaper The San Matean in an issue dated 02 Oct 2006. The writer is Rachael Nyrhila.
"Jeannette Jennings Mathers (emphasis added), former CSM teacher and administrator, died Sept. 10 in Roswell, New Mexico, at the age of 87. Ms. Mathers was a teacher in the Language Arts department and administrator at CSM for 24 years. She taught both English and speech. She served as president of the academic senate and worked with many other committees during her time at CSM. "Jeannette was a presence here at CSM," said Albert Acena, Dean of Social Science and fellow faculty member. "She was very much involved," said Acena. Ms. Mathers retired in 1979 to Roswell, New Mexico where members of her family reside. Ms. Mathers was also involved in the community. She opened the San Mateo chapter of Planned Parenthood and was president of the Sequoia Hospital Auxiliary. She was an advocate for education and helped with a program for Japanese students to come to America to further their English speaking skills. Rose Marie Beuttler, a former professor at CSM, knew Mathers well. "We were not only contemporary colleagues, but also friends. I was the matron of honor at her second wedding," said Beuttler. Ms. Mathers was a member of the National Association of Parlementaries. "Outstanding parliamentarian," Beuttler said of Ms. Mathers. Ms. Mathers is survived by her three step-children, four step grandchildren, one step great grandchild and nephews, and cousins. There was a private service held for close family only, and Ms. Mathers' ashes will be scattered at sea."

Carl Johnson - Science

Horace T. Keeler - Orientation, History, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Dec1898 - Apr 1971 (SSDI*)

Leland 'Lee' Lancaster - Boys Physical Education, Golf, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Nov 1896 - d.Mar 1966 (SSDI*)

Jack Lee - Journalism, Frosh/Soph Football, 30's Basketball, Advisor for "Burlingame B" student newspaper. The 1966 Aragon High School Yearbook lists him teaching English

Maxine Lee - French, Spanish

Victor A. Mangini (photo taken at Class of 1956 50th Reunion in October 2006)

Victor Mangini - 20's/30's/Varsity Track, Future Teachers of America advisor

In January 1946, Vic Mangini became the Burlingame High School assistant football coach and head track coach. He served as Dean of Boys for the Class of 1955 and in 1958 became assistant principal. Vic's coaching years from 1946 to 1958 were legendary. In football, Burlingame topped San Mateo for 11 straight years. A high point in his track coaching was when his pole vaulter became the first in Northern California to top 13' - 2". That would be Jess Undlin, Class of 1955. Upon retirement from coaching, Vic was named the City of Burlingame Citizen of the Year. From April 1970 through Nov 1987 Vic was on the Burlingame City Council.serving several terms as Mayor. In May 2001, the Burlingame City Council voted to name the circle street in front of Burlingame High School after former Vice Principal Vic Mangini. The new high school address is now One Mangini Way. In June 2001, three Burlingame High School graduates and staff were inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame. They were Vic Mangini and Byron '44 and Bruce '45 Van Alstyne.

See also Alumni Assn News this website, Fall/Winter'01 Edition. "The Legend of Vic Mangini" by Dick Dunbar.

IN MEMORIAM. Victor Mangini, 04 February 2007, age 88 years. Click on the link to read a biographical sketch of his life.

Audra Longley - History

Beatrice Z. Maple - History - IN MEMORIAM, b. Jul 1901 - d.Jun 1997 (SSDI*)

Vera W. Maple - Clothing Classes, Member of faculty in 1927 - IN MEMORIAM, b.Nov 1896 - d.Feb 1987 (SSDI*)
Beatrice and Vera were sisters. Another reference lists Lois and Vera Maple as Home Ec teachers in 1927.

Betty Markiewicz - Special Education (Hearing Impaired)

Allen McNitt - English, Drama, Term Plays - IN MEMORIAM, b.Jun 1907 - d.Nov 1984

Charles Mink - Physics, Football scoreboard operator

Mildred Moore - Girls Physical Education

Mabel Morrison - Clothing Classes

Dorothy Nielson - Crafts, Art

C. E. "Swede" Righter - History, Swimming coach (Mr. Righter was on sabbatical leave in 1955)
From the Burlingame "B", by Bill Paden(paraphrased). "Swede" Ends Coaching Career
Following 20 years of coaching at Burlingame, Mr. C. E. Righter will conclude his coaching career with the closing of the swimming schedule. Mr. Righter's sports career...began during his college days at Stanford University where he excelled in football and basketball. He was named to the All-Pacific Coast Conference basket ball team for two years. Before graduating from Stanford, he spent two years in the U.S. Army during World War I. During his college years he participated in the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp as a member of the American Rugby team. Mr. Righter's coaching career began in 1921 at College of the Pacific where he had a 12 year stint as athletic coach. He then moved to Burlingame High School and served here for 20 years. "Swede" has been coach for every sport at BHS except golf and tennis.

Prior to the 77th Annual Little Big Game (2004), Coach Righter was inducted into the Burlingame H.S. Sports Hall of Fame. His 'bio' published in the Spring Summer 2005 BHS Alumni Assn Panther Postscripts read as follows:
"C. E. "Swede" Righter (deceased) coached football at UOP from 1921 to 1933 and at BHS from 1934 to 1947. His teams won many championships. He also coached track and field. His greatest joy was running the Burlingame Relays. He coached track at UOP and sent Jim Corson to the 1928 Olympics. From 1947 to 1961 he taught history at BHS. He has two sons who graduated from BHS - Richard'49 and Robert'51."

James Risner - Peninsula YMCA

Robert G. Rittenour - Drama, Drama Commission advisor. The 1966 Aragon High School Yearbook lists him teaching English.

Charles Rossier - English - IN MEMORIAM, d. 1976, Age 76 (read caveats below)

As of 26Oct2007, the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) lists three candidates for Charles Rossier. The first is the most likely.
#1 - Charles Rossier, b. 30 Sept 1900, d. Feb 1976, last residence in Angwin, Napa County, SSN 555-30-5936
#2 - Charles W. Rossier, b. 30 May 1912, d. 2 Sept 2001, last residence in Antioch, Contra Costa County, SSN 562-18-1919
#3 - Charles Rossier, 4 Jan 1927, d. 24 July 1988, last res. unknown, SSN 572-22-9791
All three had Social Security Numbers issued in California.
It is interesting that #2 was an English teacher, but a professional article published by him in 1933 would have made him only 21 years at the time.
#3 would have been 28 years old in 1955, and I remember him as much much older that that. Just look at his photo in the yearbook.
So that leaves #1 as our Charles Rossier, 55 years old in 1955.

Naomi Sellers - Creative Writing, Fresh Flame advisor

Elmer Schaake
In Memoriam (1911- 1966) - Boys Physical Education, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball
The Aragon (San Mateo) High School 1965 Yearbook lists Elmer teaching Safety Education. The 1966 Aragon Yearbook lists him as Faculty-In Memoriam.

Elmer Schaake has been enshrined in the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. The photo and bio are from the Hall of Fame website.

Elmer Schaake was a unanimous All-Big-Six Conference halfback and captain for the 1932 Kansas Jayhawks. As a sophomore in 1930, he started for KU's conference-champion team in the same backfield with Jim Bausch, Carnie Smith and Ormand Beach. He also started for Kansas University's Big-Six champion basketball team in 1933. Schaake played one season of professional football in 1933 with the Portsmouth Spartans, which became the Detroit Lions of the National Football League the following year. He went on to coach for 30 years, beginning at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas where he coached from 1934 to 1937. He later spent five years at Lawrence (KS) High School where he compiled a 29-11-4 record and served one year as an assistant for the University of Kansas before moving to California to coach at the college, junior college and high school levels.

* Unanimous All-Big-Six Conference halfback and captain of the 1932 KU team
* Started as a sophomore on KU's conference-champion team in 1930
* Started for KU's Big-Six champion basketball team in 1933
* Played one season of professional football in 1933
* Coached for 30 years beginning with Bethany College from 1934-37
* Coached at Lawrence High School for five years with a record of 29-11-4
* Coached many years at all levels in California
* Born in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School

Ruth Schaub - School nurse, Future Nurses of America advisor

Michael Lawrence Short - Music, Orchestra. In 1969 Lawrence Short married Marilyn Dickman, BHS'55. In Marilyn's bio on this website, she talks about Lawrence and their life together. Lawrence died in 1997.

Phyllis Simpson

William Stretch - History, Social Studies, Swimming Coach. The year ending June 1955 was Mr. Stretch's first year at BHS. The June 13, 1955 edition of the Burlingame B reports that he is moving to Hillsdale High School in the Fall to teach and coach swimming. IN MEMORIAM – William Henry Stretch (b. 30 September 1922 in Kings County CA, d.15 July 1971, San Mateo CA) With some research done by John Holzer, BHS’58, we have constructed a biography of William Stretch, voted favorite teacher (along with Mr. Wedertz) by the Senior Class, 1955. William Stretch graduated from high school ~ 1940. He attended college for one year, then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. Following the war (WWII) he returned to college, graduating ~ 1949. Before arriving at BHS in the Fall of 1954, he taught at the University of California, San Mateo High, the College of San Mateo, and Los Angles City College. There is some thought that William Stretch’s early passing (age, 48) was the result of a brain tumor.

Hester Thompson - Business, Typing

Margaret Wade - Bill Walsh '62 writes: "Aka “mother Wade”, (she) taught speech when I was there."

William Walsh - Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics
(September 2005) A note from Bill Walsh, Jr.: "Just a short note to let you know that last weekend 33 of us celebrated dad's 90th birthday on Bass Lake in the Sierras. We had a wonderful weekend with him, culminating in a dinner outside on the gazebo deck of the Pines Resort. Much wine, tribute and fun times were had by all. Earlier that day we rented a touring boat and located Miss Bundy's and Mr. Fertig's estates (now somewhat subdivided) on the shores of the Lake. We also drove by the cabin dad built with hand tools in the 40's. Dad has continued on to the east coast for a 20 day cruise. He's probably half way up the climbing wall by now. His pace is somewhere between a Timex and the Energizer Bunny."

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This photo of Bill Walsh, a young man of 91 years, was taken at the BHS Class of 1956 50th Reunion weekend, most likely at the Ice Cream Social held in Washington Park on Sunday Oct 8. You might call it the BHS55 gang. Barbara (Walsh) Hansen has an interesting connection. Besides being Bill's daughter, Barbara and the Walsh family lived across the street from classmates Sue (Stoll) Egan and Ron Marlin on Lexington Ave. Barbara, later, while a student at Cal met and married Bruce Hansen, who would have been with the BHSClass of 1955 if his family had not moved to Santa Cruz when Bruce was in the 5th grade (Washington Elementary School). Barbara was a product of St. Catherine School in Burlingame.

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Ava Warren - English, Sewing

Robert Watson - Biology, Scholarship Society advisor

Gilbert Wedertz - Chemistry - IN MEMORIAM , b.Jan 1904 - d.June 1977 (SSDI*)

(photo courtesy of Burlingame Historical Society,
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Ernest Williams - Foreign language

Herbert Woods - History

*SSDI (dates from Social Security Death Index found on the Internet)