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Accomplishments

• Served in the US Navy Waves during World War II
• Earned the Carl Towley Award, the Journalism Education Association's highest award
• Activities while attending RUHS included Honor Society, 1923-1926; Yearbook staff, 1925-1926; High Tide editor, 1925
• Member of the first graduating class from UCLA's Westwood campus
• She taught Journalism at Redondo for 37 years

Memories

In the memories of the Distinguished Graduates, Helen was the most mentioned teacher having the greatest influence on their lives. She continued to stay in touch with most of her students, including an honorary membership in the RUHS Alumni Association, until her death in 2000.
(Editors note: Helen passed away May 31, 2000, in Manhattan Beach, before this honor could be bestowed on her. She was 92 years old.)