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

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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.

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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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the seniors depart