George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Odose Wfio Quide Us On Our Quest Ode Oaculty “And Godfrey had caused to he gathered about him those who had acquired knowledge in all branches of learning and conduct in order that less privileged might benefit by their presence. And over these he presided and instructed them to teach the lesser and more youthful. For such, he realized, was for the common weal and the good of the State and would better fit them to carry on crusade. Cronique de Bohun

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obey Made de Quest Possible fie School Board First row: Mrs. Eleanor S. Justusson, Clerk of the Board; Mr. Joseph Le Moine, Chairman of the Board; Mrs. Jane Dexter; Mr. Irvin H. Schmitt, Superintendent of the city schools. Second row: Mr. H. P. Strople, Mr. Lytton H. Gibson, Mr. John Sadtler, Mr. Bernard Russell, Mr. Frank Acosta. Few corporate or executive bodies have a greater responsibility to the public than the school board of a community. It must super- vise the public school system and is held ac- countable for the education of the communi- ty’s youth. The success of an educational program depends in great part upon the degree in which board members assume their duties and carry out their responsibilities. Falls Church is fortunate in having a school board composed of members dedicated to the task of providing good schools for the education of Falls Church young people. Not only are the board members interested in providing good schools, but they seek to ac- complish thL goal by giving amply of their time, effort anc wisdom. 10

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JAMES D. MAHONEY, Principal A.B., Emory and Henry College M.Ed., University of Virginia University of Richmond Although this is Mr. Mahoney’s first year as principal of George Mason, his friendliness, his interest and participation in school activi- ties and his willingness to devote time and energy to the task of making George Mason a better school have earned him the respect of the students, as well as the fac- ulty. Aaminislralion With an almost uncanny ability to see through alibis and excuses, and with a ready humor for any situation. Dr. Ed- wards, the assistant principal, is a com- bination of brisk efficiency and precise attractiveness. Her discerning nature is a school asset in managing student af- fairs and administrating school activi- ties. ROSALINE M. EDWARDS, Assistant Principal B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Fordham University Ed.D., George Washington University 12