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

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 Vivian’s hobby is sewing. She spends most of her spare time doing this, but she also enjoys going to the movies and attending football games. She has been a member of the Pep Club throughout her whole high school term. Steve’s favorite sport is baseball. He just dotes on it and sees all the games he possibly can. He is also an advocate of bowling as an excellent way to have fun. For his school activities he has taken part in both the Latin and Dance Clubs, being particularly active whenever picnics and entertainments were planned. Joe seems to have a way of getting himself elected as president of clubs. Under his direction the newly formed Social Club became very popular and- did much good work, and the Silver Dollar History Club continued to be successful. His quiet, charming manner as well as his executive ability will be missed at G. W. Joe’s efforts along the line of the drama were given excellent press notices. [ usL vd ■ Dick, on graduating from G. W.t plans to continue his education at the University of Virginia, where he will study law. Dick, who can always be recognized by his ready smile, has been a member of the Silver Dollar History Club, and was in the Cadet Corps in 1936, 1937 and 1938. Peter was one of the super-Beau Brum-mels of the school. When he wasn’t pursuing this art. he found time for a little baseball, basketball and golf. In fact, all his extra-curricular activities tie up with athletics. He won his letter for basketball and played on the school-sponsored golf team. His weekly column in the paper has been followed with much interest by sports fans.

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0JLU “I’m always being blamed for everything that happens! Drat chemistry anyway.” A pathetic situation, but we can’t see how anyone with such a sunny disposition could be blamed for anything. Keep it, Jane, and you'll not be blamed often. Blame it on Mr. Hillman — this girl wants to be a chemist. Lorrane has been a loyal and hard-working member of the Spanish Club and the Silver Dollar History Club. As for her classes, you can judge for yourself when you know th3t last year Lorrane was one of the few chosen to take part in the state-wide Spanish Tournament. Ann is the girl with the friendly smile whom we saw around school. And what did the friendly smiles do for us? They made us feel cheerful. What happens when we feel cheerful? We are cheerful to people. What is the net result? We have many friends. This is Ann, radiating happiness wherever she goes. Fannie hails from Charlottesville. Virginia. She was a member of the Commercial and the Silver Dollar History Clubs. You will find her hobbies are on the energetic side, skating and tennis. Fannie will enter the secretarial field after completing a course at Strayer’s Business College. c iA. Virginia has been connected in one way or other with the last three plays which the Dramatic Club has given; she directed one hit. “Pink and Patches.” Virginia’s main interest is good music. She has worked on this year's Compass as head of the activities section.

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Johnny was one of the best tackles on the varsity football squad and we will miss his playing. We expect him to make a success of his chosen career, which is aviation. To gain knowledge in this field, he will go to Pensacola, Fla., where the Navy has a training field. One of Pierce’s many hobbies is photography. As editor-in-chief of the 1940 Compass, he has had a good excuse for carrying his camera at all times. He has represented G. W. H. S. in debates and public speaking in inter-scholastic contests for several years. Because of his definite contributions in many activities and wholehearted cooperation in all. Pierce is recognized as an outstanding figure in the class of 1940. Winant has taken quite an active part in school activities during his years at G. W. To prove this, you could find him as a hall monitor, working on the advertising staff of the Compass and helping Mr. Lindsey. He is a member of the Pep Club and Debate Club. In 1938 he was the winner of the prize awarded by the Tuberculosis Association for the best essay. He hopes to go to college and major in history, his favorite subject. “Lcgs Herrcll. as he is sometimes referred to by his fellow students, received his name because of his speed on the football field. Gordy is an active member of the Monogram. the Pep. and the Silver Dollar History Clubs. After graduation he plans to study architecture. If it takes brains to become president, Edith will be the first woman in the office. Her talents run along every line from making her own clothes to being the best typist and writer of shorthand in Miss Crumley's classes. Mr. Lindsey also found her to be a very satisfactory assistant.