[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.
[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] California impressionist painter, Lucy Bacon taught art classes at the school.