George Washington High School - Compass Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Mrs. Harriet Shielc Mr . Harriet Shiek Mist Dorothy Snedegar Commercial Mathematics Miss Mary Thurman Be sure to cover your typewriters before you leave. These are the words of Miss Thurman, the new typing and shorthand teacher in G. W. She was born in Kentucky and received her education at the University there. When asked what she did with her spare time, she remarked, When I'm in Kentucky, I go horseback riding. Mr. George W. Tyler Mr. Tyler, who has acted as joint coach since February, has been teaching at our school for only a year; he received his B. S. degree at Emory and Henry College and his M. A. degree at Duke University. When asked what his hobby is, he at once said sports. He enjoys teaching Mathematics better than any other subject. Mrs. Mary Rowo Varner Mr. Frank Williams Journalism Physical Education Mrs. Shiek, who came from Clearwater, Florida, was also with us for only one semester. Before teaching here she taught at Gunston Hall. She attended college in Nebraska, and taught in the Commercial Department of our school. Miss Dorothy Snedegar After graduating from high school in Roanoke, Miss Snedegar attended Farnville State Teachers' College and Duke University. She said that although the attitude at athletic contests has been greatly improved, it can be improved even more. Playing tennis and collecting poetry are Miss Snedegar's hobbies. Mist Mary Thurman Mr. George Tylar Commercial Mathematics Mrs. Mary Rowe Varner Mrs. Varner was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where she attended the State Teachers' College. Since her hobby is newspapers, her favorite subject is journalism. She spends most of her spare time looking for news for the school page. She stated that G. W. students are fortunate in having such a modern school with excellent equipment. Mr. Frank (Jeff) Williams Come on and get around the track twice. yells Jeff, former University of Richmond football star. Jeff, a native of Alexandria, became assistant coach at G. W. in 1936. His leisure hours, since the age of six. have been filled by playing basketball—now professional. His summer will be spent at the University of Richmond.

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Mr. Archer Millican Mr. Millican. better known to the student's as “Pop. attended Randolph Macon College and John Hopkins University. He has been teaching for twenty-one years. When asked about the Big Apple. he stated that it was a poor excuse for a good time. Mr. Archer Millican Miss Corinne Morecock Miss Genevieve Park Science Commercial French Miss Corinne Morecock Miss Morecock comes from North Carolina. She has been teaching for seven years. Her favorite subjects are French and Business Practice. Her hobby, horseback riding, will be put to good use this summer at her home in Halifax, North Carolina. Miss Genevieve Park Quelle personalite! Elle est petite, be'la et aim-able! It's now our turn to “dit —so we say. Miss Park went to the University of Alabama and the Sorbonne University in Paris. She has been teaching for six years, and her favorite subject is French. Her hobby is swimming. This summer she plans to tour California and Mexico. Mrs. Mary Parkar Mill Eunata Pratt Home Economics History Miss Mary Thomas Rawls That smiling face in Room 303 is that of Miss Rawls, our new math teacher, who was born in Ivor, Virginia. She is a graduate of Farmville State Teachers’ College and did graduate work at William and Mary College. She helped with the publication of this book and stated that she thoroughly enjoyed the work. Mr. F. Vaughan Pulti I don’t look like I have a sense of humor, but when yog get to know me. you will find out. Mr. Pultz has been teaching for twenty-six years. The subjects he likes best are bookkeeping and business arithmetic. Mr. Pultz thinks that G. W. has a well directed student council. Mrs. Mary Parker Upon asking Mrs. Parker about her favorite hobby, she replied. There's nothing better than a good book on a rainy day. This good-natured, auburn-haired teacher has been teaching for nine years. Her favorite subjects, enjoyed by the girls of her classes as well, are cooking and sewing. Miss Euneta Pratt Miss Pratt, who is quick to think and act. is the sponsor of the Pep Club, as well as the teacher of American History. She was bom in North Carolina where she attended High Point High School. She' also attended Greensboro College and George Washington University. She has many hobbies, one of which is collecting Chinese fans. Miss Agnes Reynolds Miss Reynolds, who teaches English and History, as well as sponsors the Spelling Club, was educated at Georgia State College (and she still has an accent!). George Washington University, and the University of Virginia. Her hobby is oil painting. Mr. F. Vaughan Pulti Commercial Min Mary Rewit Mathematics Min Agnes Reynolds English

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Presenting the Seniors—one by one—hand in hand they ascend the stairway to the top— to wear a cap and gown—to obtain a diploma—too soon to experience life as in a different world—to work hand in hand in cooperation with newly made friends—to leave behind them the happiest days of their life— and to learn that their life is what they make it.