Washburn Preparatory School
Preparatory school in California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
37°20′19″N 121°53′45″WWashburn Preparatory School or Washburn College Preparatory School (1894–1911) was a private preparatory school that was located at 165 Devine Street[1] at the corner of San Pedro Street in San Jose, California.[2]
The school was founded by Jessica Thompson Washburn (née Jessica Benton Thompson, ?–1931).[3] She attended the University of Michigan, class of 1884,[4] and became in 1892 one of the first two women to graduate from Stanford University.[5] She opened the school because she was concerned that there wasn't any school in the area that adequately prepared students for study at Stanford University or other elite universities.[5] The curriculum for this school was based on the requirements to enter Stanford University.[6]
Teachers and staff
Her husband, Arthur H. Washburn (1856–1921),[7] also a Stanford University alumnus, served as the Washburn School head-master.[5] Their son, Henry Lord Washburn also worked at the school.[8] Lucy Washburn, Arthur's older sister was an experienced teacher and helped support the establishment of the school.[9] The Washburns (Arthur, Jessica and Lucy) had all taught at the San Jose State Normal School before opening Washburn Preparatory School.[9] California impressionist painter, Lucy Bacon taught art classes at the school.
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