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The Helen Bush School
The Helen Bush School
1949-1967
1949-1967
The Helen Bush School 1949–1967
After Helen Bush passed away in 1948, longtime faculty member and administrator Marjorie Livengood took over as headmistress at The Helen Bush-Parkside School. By 1953, the school boasted an eight-acre campus, two Upper School dormitories, and an enrollment of about 330 students. With a fully enrolled school, a competitive admissions process was also introduced. In contrast to the loose structure and flexibility of Helen Bush, Marjorie Livengood’s tenure reflected the conservative and staid mores of the time. The Upper School curriculum was a traditional college preparatory program. Uniforms had to be clean, and students had to attend chapel every Wednesday morning. However, as the 1960s progressed, societal values began shifting. When Margorie retired in 1967, significant changes were on the horizon for The Bush School.
The Bush School is an independent, coeducational day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 735 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.
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