H. Kent Petersen (1930-2014) Warren High School Class of 1948

 Warren Times Observer

Sidebar:  Beverly Mathis, a.k.a "Miss Mathis" and "Mrs. Petersen", was my 7th grade chorus teacher during the 1962-63 school year at Beaty Junior High.   

1948 Dragon yearbook

Kent's activities

Chorus 2; A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4.

"Kent" didn't really catch on until the early 20th century.   His popularity peaked during the 1950s and early 1960s.    His most recent appearance on the top 1000 was 2003.

Source: Social Security Administration Popular Baby Names

The #1 song according to Billboard magazine at the beginning of 1948.