Snohomish High School Library

This significant piece of Snohomish history is a Smith-Corona Super Silent model typewriter dating back to the 1950s. A typewriter is a device used for typing documents, first introduced in 1874 by inventor Ramus Malling-Hasen but popularized by the Sholes and Glidden typewriter of the 1880s. This model was designed and produced by Smith Corona from 1949-1960 and has been labeled as one of the greatest typewriters for writers of its time because of its smooth and fast keystrokes. Smith-Corona no longer manufactures typewriters but now manufactures barcode labels for products.
Keith Gilbertson SR holds a place in the culture of Snohomish High School due to his credible leadership as both a teacher and a coach. Gilbertson graduated from Snohomish High School in 1945 and served for one year in the United States Navy reserve. After his service, he studied at Washington State University where earned a degree in Education. During this time, he was a player for the Washington Cougars which was cut short by a brain injury. He returned to Snohomish High School to be teach English. Through those years, he coached SHS’s football, basketball, and track teams. He retired from teaching in 1980 but never stopped his coaching career as he volunteered his time to coaching further generations of teams until his retirement in 2010 to undergo a heart surgery. He sadly passed away in February 2011 while recovering from the surgery. But his legacy lives on as he was inducted in Snohomish High School’s Hall of fame and was inducted in the Washington State Coached Association Hall of Fame. The Sports and Fitness building is also named in honor were entering through the main entrance; A bust of Mr. Gilbertson can be seen.
Gilbertson’s life has been documented in a March 2011 issued article of the Arrowhead, Snohomish High School’s newspaper. The article goes into his records as both a teacher and coach for the high school. Photography teacher Jay Adams speaks about Gilbertson saying that “Kids will work super hard if they know an adult expects them to get something done. Kids are motivated by someone looking out for them”. Mr. Gilbertson has been inducted in Snohomish High School’s Hall of fame; The Hall of Fame book mentions his long career for the school and his coach experience for both state and league championships. The page also states that “Coach Gilbertson has been a life-long role model for thousands of students and true inspiration to three generations of Snohomish students and athletes as well as a vast number of college and professional athletes and coaches”, a promise he would keep with his letters.
Student writer: A. Stamatio