Bladensburg High School - Peacecrosser Yearbook (Bladensburg, MD)

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Mr. William S. Schmidt . Serves Ninth Yeeir Mr. XVilliam S. Schmidt headed the Prince Georges County Public School system for the ninth year. Superintendent since 1951. Mr. Schmidt has been closely connected with this school system since 1944 when he became principal of Oxon Hill High School, then Director of Instruction from 1946 to 1948, and Assistant Superintendent from 1948 to 1951. Mr. Schmidt is a native Marylander, born in Frederick where he attended elementary and secondary schools. He completed his undergraduate studies at Franklin and Marshall College, taking an A.B. degree. His graduate studies leading to an M.A, degree were dont- at Teachers' College, Columbia University. Mr. Schmidt is a life member of the National Education Association and of the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers. He is also a member of the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce and the Advisory Committee of the Prince Georges County juvenile Court. uv-5 1- 'FACIQLTY MEMBERS AND GUESTS -Mr. Schmidt addresses the group attending the Christmas Faculty Dinner. Mrs. Schmidt is seated to the right. 12 5 I MR. WILLIAM S. SCHMIDT County Superintendent BLADENSBCRGS PRIDE-Mr. Schmidt congratulates Mr. james Buckley on the tremendous success of his son jay at a reception after the final game of the season. Mrs. Robert Buckley, Jays sister-in-law, listens proudly.

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Once a part of Bladensburg, but presently located on the campus of the University of Maryland, is Rossborough Inn. This headquarters for Stansbury's Brigade and the Fifth Maryland Regiment played an important part in the War of 1812. Here the plans were laid, and the bat- tles were fought before a single shot was fired. Like these leaders, the administration and faculty of Bladensburg must plan and give others the benefits of their planning. Many hours of work, which culminate in the classroom, rake place in the faculty room, the library and the of- fice. Here are found all stages of planning from methodo- logical discussions to the typing of a test. In carrying out their plans, the members of the faculty are not win- ning an insignificant battle. On the contrary, they are contributing to the very backbone of the futureg they are educating and equipping the youth of America.

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Active Adults Assist School ond County t SCHOOL BOARD:-Thomas F. Hicks, Eugene R. O'Brien, Mrs. Blanche Vande Ree, Supt. William S. Schmidt, Secretary-Treas- urerg W. Carroll Beatty, President, Mrs. Ernestine Grigsby, Vice- BOARD OF EDUCATION The Prince George's County Board of Education has a membership of seven citizens, appointed by the Gover- nor of Maryland. These members serve from two to four year terms. The school board, which meets at least twice during the school year, has the responsibility of deciding the policies of the public schools in this county and ap- proving appointments made by the superintendent. ' 1 U' THIS PARAGRAPH IS GOOD-Mrs. Wesley' Dingee fright? discusses the progress of her child in English, with Miss Bayer Presidentg Doswell E. Brooks. Absent from picture James H Harrison. PARENT-TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION The Parent-Teachers' Association, under the direction of Mr. Samuel Krakow, president, Mr. Charles Eckert, vice-presidentg Mr. Armand Biscontini, second vice-presi- dentg Mrs. Marion Ziehl, recording secretaryg Mrs. Dorothy Lupo, corresponding secretary and Mr. Frank Howser, treasurer, met each month during the school year. With a membership close to 700, the P.T.A. held such activities as a Career Night, panel discussions and a brainstorming session. THE MEETING WILL COME TO ORDER. -Says Mr. Kra- kow, President of the P.T.A., while fseatedl Mr. Biscontini, Kay Van Natta, Frank Howser, Dorothy Lupo, Charles Eckert and Frank Kottke, discuss plans for the future. 11 tj 13