Central High School - Brecky Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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SARAH P. LYNCH 19024CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL-1936 Outstanding teacher of English at Central High School for over thirty years, Miss Lynch rendered long and distinguished service to the pupils of Central and to the English department of the city of Washington. Always a good friend, a wise counselor, an interesting companion, she gave freely of her time and gifts. Teachers and pupils alike drank deeply of her wisdom, yet she always insisted that the inter- course was a process of give and take, for, like Chaucerls Clerk of Oxenford, gladly would she learn and gladly teach. Her outlook on life was always sane, wholesome, courageous, even during the last years when hope of recovery was abandoned. Her troubles were never thrust upon othersg hers was an heroic figureg her life a lesson,fmute yet powerful in character training. Others may come, yes, others will come and achieve success, but her place in the history of Central High School is unique,-all her own, and can never be filled. SARAH E. SIMoNs MARTHA E. WIMER 1917-CENTRAL HIGH Scnooi.-1935 To think of Miss Wilmier' is to feel again the warmth of her interest in all of Central. She came to our French department when the building was new, and she gave to its development the culture matured by years of study and travel, the keen strength of her mind, and a deep love for people, young and old. Within a tiny, fragile figure there dwelt a great understanding. She worked among her pupils with infinite gentleness and untiring sympathy. She delighted in their growth and success, spurred them on with her interest, and inspired them from the wealth of her knowledge. But always the greatness of her achievement was exceeded by the wonder of her spirit. All that she did was heyond the physical strength of her body. Yet one found her ever serene and courageous, ready with warm friendliness and delight- ful, kindly humor to share the problems or enthusiasms of those about her. Courage. it has been said, is a proof of our immortality. ln this lesson, too, Miss Wimer was a great teacher. FLORENCE MURRAY 1231

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SALLY STEELE, Presiclent MARY LOU NASH, Vice-President ELIZABETH BURNS, Secretary MISS ROBINETTE, Faculzy Adviser GENERAL COUNCIL MARY LOU NASH, Presiding Omcer of the General Council PA'rRlc:IA LAWRENCE, Secretary GENE WOOD, Sergeant-at-Arms i241