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

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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.

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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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Amy's favorite pastime is sewing, so naturally the sewing classes have been popular with her. She also likes outside activities such as movies and clubs. She has been a member of the Silver Dollar History Club for the past year and also attended the Pep rallies. Amy has not yet decided what she wants to do when she graduates. 3 Betty has belonged to the Latin. Pep and Debate Clubs, and was on the hockey team. She is going to Mary Washington College where she will major in mathematics. We must try to visualize our Betty as a ’ school-marm,’’ as that profession is her goal. Even Dante’s Beatrice was not more beloved than is our Beatrice. Have you ever seen a person who was radiant with friendly appeal Here's such a person. Her aspirations turn toward stenography, but it is our piivate opinion that there are fields which need blonde beauty more than this one. Gloria’s hobby is singing. One of these days she would like to turn this hobby into a career. After her graduation, however, she will attend a business school. Gloria has been a member of the Pep Club. Spanish Club, and Dance Club. w- Jimmy is a confirmed jitterbug. Is there a swing orchestra whose theme he can't recognize? Unlike the usual high school jitterbug. Jimmy is always impeccably dressed. He was one of the best instructors in the Dance Club. Watch the headlines in the next few years. Here is another Fred Astaire in the making!