The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
Mr.. Poteet Opens
New Business College

Mr.. W. c. Poteet received his early
education in the public schools of York
County, Pennsylvania, and prepared
for teaching at the Millerville State
Normal School, MiIlersville, Pa. He
then taught in the public schools for
one term, after which he attended
Goldey College, Wilmington, Del;
graduating with honors. He then ac-
cepted a position as commercial teach
er with Strayer's Business College, in
Philadelphia. In 1905 Mr.. Poteet came
here to work with strayer's Business
College and remained with them for
eight years. He afterward became
principal OF Washington Business and
Civil Service School, remaining there
for four years. He has established
reputation for thoroughness and sin
certify of purpose which has gained
for him a host of friends in this city.
He has an extensive acquaintance
among the younger business men OF
the city and has become known among
them as one who will do the fair
and square thing without fear or
favor. His assistance to both stu
dents and employers has convinced
them that he can benefit both and that
his word is as good as his bond. He
5 always pleased 10 give impartial
advice and assistance on all matters
.Slating to education or employment,
and will do SO at any time to the
BEST interests of the inquirer, regard
less of its financial effect on the
school.
Mr.. E. F. whitmore received his ele-
mentary education in the public
schools of North Adams, Mass, after
which he attended the Bottsford Aca-
denny of the same place. In prepara-
ton for the teaching of business sub
iects he completed a course in Bliss
Business College, and afterward took
up postgraduate work in the same
institution. Since entering upon his
career as a teacher, he has continued
his professional training by means OF
correspondence, lecture, and summer
courses. He was graduated from the
Sheldon School of Business Science
in March of 1917, all of which has
tended to increase his ability and eff
cheney.
His reputation as an ornate and
business penman Is nationwide. The
fact that he has kept his penmanship
I'd to so high a degree of skill while
devoting most OF his time to other
subjects is remarkable but true. His
skill with the pen is only one of the
many lines in which he has become
an educational leader. For five years
Mr.. Whitmore had charge of the COM
merical work in the Easton School
of Business, Easton, Pennsylvania.
where he taught all commercial sub
iects. For the next five years he held
a similar position with Strayer's Busi-
ness Co iege Of this city. He is an
efficient sud forceful lecturer on
CommercialSNLaw, Salesmanship and
Business Eth =.
He has been unusually successful in
making friends - all mis- students.
Thousands Of them are to be found
in this city who will gladly vouch for
his splendid character and unusual
ability.
Miss Elizabeth A. Long is a product
Of the public and high schools of Will
Transport. Md, and later of the Gregg
School, Chicago, where she took the
special normal course for teachers.
Her successful experience as teacher
Of Gregg Shorthand and allied sub
jects, her enthusiasm in her work,
and her pleasing personality make her
especially we'll fitted for this import
ant calling.
All those who anticipate taking up
shorthand may consider themselves
fortunate to come under her instruc-
ton.
The Washington Business College.
as Mr.. Poteets new school is named,
will open with a faculty of much
experience and superior records and
ability.
Mr.. Poteet himself is well known
in Washington from his earlier con-
nections, and the new school will
be equipped and managed under his
personal supervision.