Page 283 - 1983 Wardlaw Hartridge

Finally no discussion of daily life in the modern W-H can omit the role of the versatile Mr. Peterson. Whether instructing freshmen in the correct manner of counting on their fingers, "start with the thumb, Amy, start with the thumb,” or surveying the kingdom with a protege, "someday, John, this could all be yours,” he maintains a commanding presence at W-H.
Last year, many students were only aware of EP’s "Brubaker” image, the traffic cop in the halls, the dress code enforcer, the mean Mr. Grinch spoiling the everyday school week with two-day suspensions. This year, a new and lighter side has added depth to that one­ dimensional view.
Sure there are still the headaches, but Napolitano’s has the cure, and suddenly the lockers and the cinderblocks do not look so bad. For, this year, even Mr. Peterson was caught up in the "laid back” spirit, and so makes a fitting Number Two to our youthful headmaster.