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

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1949 volume:

The Compass 1949 1 V • The Compass 1949 Published by the SENIOR CLASS of the GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 3 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 3 it iWnnortam flfcafton Shrrur 1031 - 1048 Dedication His memory will always be enshrined in our hearts. We who knew him loved him, for he was mannerly, friendly, and helpful in every way. His excellent character, which was beyond reproach, was deserving of emulation. The word of his passing came as a great shock to all of us; and although he is not with us, his spirit will follow us beyond our Commencement. That we may never forget one who justly earned the affection of all his classmates we, the Senior Class of George Washington High School, dedicate the 1919 Compass to Grafton Shrfvf.. 5 Foreword In this year, 1949, the bicentennial anniversary of the founding of the city of Alexandria is being celebrated. We think it entirely tiering, therefore, that our yearb(X)k be set in an atmosphere representative of life in the Alexandria of 1749. Contents Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Clubs Special Departments Sports Cade rs Advertisements 8 Faculty 9 Mr. Edgar G. Pruet Principal Mrs. Josephine Tolbert Assistant Principal In charge of girls Mr. Robert W. Garner Assistant Principal In charge of boys 10 Mm. Vera Malgrel Social Studl Ml Grace Patch Social Studio Mr. Polar Babich Social Studio Mr . Virginia Dougherty Engtah Ml Marcella Trottnow Coaoumo' Education (bead of dept J Mr. Archer Mllllcan ScWace I hood oi dept ) Mr . Ruth Schultz Commercial Mr . Ruth Radlonolf Social Studio MU Ethel Baker OttcoSia Miss Holon Iddingx Mathematic Mrs. Ian® Hastings Commercial Miss Lucillo Keeton 5--. head oI dept) Miss Elizabeth Bsenberg Fin Aits Mrs, Madaline Hill Mathematics Miss Lucy Williams Mathematics Mrs. Edith Hussey Engtish Mrs. Virginia McCullough Science Mrs. Wap® 11a Houchins Mathematics Mrs. Mary Parker Hon Economics hcod of dept) Miss Thelma Pruden Language Miss Christobel Gales Science Mr. William Hillman Science Miss Dolly Callahan Social Shidiee (head of dept.) Miss Sue Hammond Commercial Mrs. Marie Price Commercial Miss Thelma Maddox Mathematics Miss Agnes Carico English Miss Jean White Guidance --1 Colonel George Patrick Military Miss Elaine Weil Social Studies Mr. Paul Dunn Industrial Arts Mrs. Elizabeth Allport Mathematics 15 Miss Agnes Reynolds English Miss Mary Fogel Science Mr. Paul Mackey Physical Education fin charge of boys) Mr. Charles Riddle Industrial Arts Mrs. Grace Montgomery Commercial Miss Eunice Guilt English Miss Dorothy Torpey Social Studies Miss Lula Whittakar Scitnct Miss Juanita Tiller English Mrv Elizabath Eubank Mrs. Polly Murray Mrv lane Gregory Physical Education im charge ol quit' Mrs. Nollla Clayton Assistant librarian Mr. Irvinq Lindsay Mathematics (head ol dept.' Mr. George Fishor Industrial Arts Miss Kathoryne Baugh Social Studies Mr. John Larsen Industrial Arts (head ol deprJ Mr. Frank Kapritra Science Mr. F. Vaughn Pultz Commercial (hood ol dept) 16 Mis Uni Woodward English Mi Elizabeth Thrift Mathematics Mr. Frank Marino Physical Education Mr . Virginia Carr Nurse Mr. Notion Co Industrial Arts Mr . Marilyn Mlllor Assistant Librarian •• f 17 Mis Margie Robertson English Mrs. Margarc! Bibb OUKe StoM Mits Charlene Kiracofe Language i head of deptJ Mr . Martha Smith Language Mr. Kenneth Henderson Musk Miss Blanche Helm Librarian Mu Katherine McDroy Mathematics MU Stuart lone English Mrs. Mary Butcher Commercial Mr . Rosemary Dunlord Consumer Education Mtu Margaret Powell Mathematics 18 Seniors 19 5 KMK$SK$ SKMX5SK5© Looking Back Seniors at last . . . ready for everything ahead . . a very nice year . . . successful too . . . eighth graders for the first time here at G. W. . . . hard work mixed with fun . . . f x tball starting off with a bang . . . ending with a bigger bang . . . 16-0 victory over W.-I.......Milt;:n Weather head our January class president and Hill Smi.h our June class president . . . the Student Council Record Hop November 12, a big success . . . also We Shtx)k the Family Tree ’ . . . November 19 . . . the Dramatic Club presentation for the fall . . . Junior Class Record Hop December 4, with Santa Claus Hillman the spark of the evening . . . Senior Day . . . December 7 . . . with a walloping g xxl time for all the Seniors . . . Basketball starting . . . winding up with a colossal record of no defeats out of twenty games . . . Monogram Club Banquet . . . Brain and Brawn Dance following . . . all on IXxember II... Teddy Potts the Dinky Scott Award possessor ... a much spirited Christmas holiday . . . back to studies and exams . . . gay Senior Prom . . . January 27 . . . sleepy eyed but very lucky graduates on Commencement Night . . . January 28 . . . new semester . . . new classes . . . new friends . . . track winning all kinds of titles . . . led by our ace . . . Bobby Jones . . . Spring Play. Don’t Take My Penny . . . March II and 12 . . . badly needed spring vacation . . . Senior Frolics . . . May 13 . . . nothing more hilarious . . . hot days and spring fever . . . June . . . exams again . . . Senior Prom . . . Graduation Night. . . . another year gone . . . jfe 20 Senior Clciss Chairmen 21 THE COMPASS, 1949 4- Virginia Arrington Chmy A happy disposition ALLHN Baggott Allen A romantic Romeo Juanita Baldiga Si til Neat as a pin William Baldiga Hill One of the Baldiga artists Bi-tty Ballard Hetty A miss who will he missed CinNH Bays Cene The right kind of friend Roy Bhck Roy Always re-ady and obliging Barbara Bf.ttis Bobbie Carefree as a lark 22 JANUARY GRADUATES James Bum Ton- Lon;;, lean, anil likeable David Blankliy Dure Has what it takes Harold Boyd Herky Looks at life through rose colored glasses Sue Briscoe Stay Sweet and smiling Suzy William Ciiei-ke Bill Industrious in all he does Raymond Coni-AN Ray Strong and silent Lillian Connick Ul Always ready for a laugh Mary Kathryn Cope Af. K. Short, sweet, and can she sing! 23 THE COMPASS, 1949 DEMPSY DEANE Jack Studious looks and gentlemanly manners Diane F.vans Diane The artist—a rare, rare breed Mary Fisher Mary Honey blond with a southern accent Edward Gailliot FJJie Ace drummer and true wit James Gore Jim A considerate and contented chap Jane Gravis Jane Fingernails to tear the cobwebs from any man's heart WlLHELMINA HERNDON Billie Music to follow wherever she goes Ruth Herrinc Evelyn A tiny trick 24 JANUARY GRADUATES Barbara Howard Rabs Modest and shy with mischief in her eye Margaret Hunter Maggie livery day a holiday Edward Johnson IU Fame on the football field Mary Catherine Jolliffe Kathie Tall and dark; slim and scintillating Mary Keezel Charlotte A friendly disposition that will go far Thomas Kelly Tommy Shy guy. but first rate friend Shirley Kendrick Shirley As nice as a gal can Ikt Delores Keyes Dee Poise and politeness 25 THE COMPASS, 1949 • Richard Kidwi-i.l Richard An even tempered gentleman who loves a joke Karen Lawler Karen Hair as sunny as her heart Lelia Lester Ann Pert and peachy John McLain John Full o’ fun Jeffrey McTiernan M Stays where all the fun is Margaret Mankin Angie Mack A great sweet silence Marcella Meador Chelle Sunbeams personified Patricia Spire Mi-rcer Pat A pretty Mrs. 26 JANUARY GRADUATES • Jambs Merow Jim A million dollar disposition Charles Moran Charlie Music and mirth Dudley Moss Dee A good guy Pbggy Myers Peggy Witty as witty can be Pbggy Nblson Peggy Pretty, pleasant, and petite Ri-ni-b Ornstbin Renee An infectious laugh Jane Owen AI Artistic and ambitious Anna Poi.bn Anna A small bundle of dynamite 27 THE COMPASS, 1949 Edward Potts Teddy Get thee belli ml me Satan—anvl push Jamks Riddell Jimmie An engaging sense of humor Edwin Rodda I tarry An excellent student and friend Joanne Rodgers Jo A peppy lass one can’t surpass Glady Rorie Gladys Can’t ruffle her jjtxxl nature Louis Saunders Louie A fancy for hand formations Margaret Shafer Pexxy Cute with curly locks Prank Simms l:rauk A £ood sport and a happy one 28 JANUARY GRADUATES Patricia Smallii: Pat Sweeter tlun sweet Carolyn Smith Carolyn An attractive miss with her heart in the West Helen Smith Helen Dark, petite and strong minded Thomas Smith Tommy Must be related to Gene Krupa James Stansbury Jimmy Don't come any nicer John St x kton John Sincerity and good humor in our Surveyor Chief Samuel Thomas Sam Cheery and full of chatter Mary Elizabeth Topping Betty With merry words and humor deep 29 • - THE COM PASS, 1949 Nancy Van Myning Van Eyes th.it sparkle with merriment Milton Wi:atiii:riihai Milton A gentleman in everything he undertakes Bernice Welch Bernice First rate in pep and vim 30 JUNK GRADUATES Evelyn Audill livdyn A touch of beauty Virginia At ton Ann With a lasting smile and never-ending funny stories Sandra Ami s Sandy Sharp as a tack Stewart Anderson Stu My only b H)ks—women's looks Bobby Armstrong Hob Smile, smile, and smile some-more Donald Arthur Don Red hot red head with the trombone Anne Auman Anne Modest and demure but much alive Margery Babioni- Margery Nothing could be sweeter 31 THE COMPASS, 1949 Jeanette Bai.diga Jennie Short, sweet, and plenty all rect Joseph Baldwin Joe Lives to build and not to boast DENISE BAKGHAUSEN Dee Never two eyes so dancing William Barrett Biff A little nonsense now and then Joyce Beavers Joy Abounds in sweetness and smiles Bernard Becker Bernie Anything for a quiet life Charlotte Benz Chalky Gaiety and friendliness so well combined Mark Berliant Mark Our good humor man 32 JUNE GRADUATES ► Walthr Bust Buddy Everybody's pal Nancy Bill Saucy A smiling face and a friendly manner Harvey Boltvsoop Hank Life without the women? No-o-o William Boothe Bill Happy go lucky with lots of friends Elaine Bragg Blaine (lute, sweet, and petite Eugene Braun Gene ------and brains too! Betty Bkickner Betty Sweet, wholesome and really in there Donald Brinkman Bugs Never a dull moment 33 THE COMPASS, 1949 4 Stewart Brooks Stew G. W.’s own liill billy Barbara Brow n Barbie So musically inclined Robert Brumback Bob A witty jest—a frequent smile Ji-:an Bundy Jean Clever, casual and comely Anne Burnside Anne Lots of humor—lots of brains David Burroughs Dare Always fun for everyone Grace Byers Grace An open heart for all Joanne Campbell Jo A warm smile that knocks ’em cold 31 JUNE GRADUATES Clifford Caplhn Cap So easy to like Rosrmarir Carthr Rosie Amiable ami dynamic dancer DlXII! Carvi-r Dixie Unobtrusive and sweet Dorothy Ciiambi-rlain Dot Can't disrupt her friendly nature Mrnfsi Clark F.rnic Calm and very serene Morrison Clrmi-nts Clem Pride of the rille team Bhvhrly Clift Rev Sweeter than su ar candy Wiuri-dClinr Willie Strom;, silent, and very likeable 35 THE COMPASS, 1949 John Col angelo Dave That certain something that makes everybody like him Carolyn Cooper Carolyn Lots of admirable traits Bobby Cox Bobby Impish but angelic John Curran Larry As prone to mischief as able to perform it Jane Daniels Jane Gentle as a lamb but not as quiet Ann Darling Ann Lovely and delightful Ellen Dixon Kitty Sweet to meet and swell to know Betty Dodd Betty Happy always—laughing always 36 JUNK GRADUATES Paul Donley Paul P-pleasant A-agreeable U-unassuming L-likcahle Betty Doss Shorty A little ball of lire Herman Douglas Doug Gets a kick out of life—this talkative guy Betty Dove Peppy Always pleasant to Ik- with Patricia Downs Pat Many friends wherever she goes Patricia Dufff.y Pat Right from the pages of Mademoiselle Paul Duvall Paul The life of every party Richard Elliott Dickie An artist and a good fellow all in one 37 THE COMPASS, 1949 Marik Enke Inky Our queen with popularity plus Gloria Epperly Eppie Diminutive ami debonaire RICHARD F.UDY Dick Girls—his Waterloo Leo Evald Buddy Hard working but happy—this lad Philip Eagelson Phil With wit and humor at all times Hariiaka I'ASIC K Barb Personality and brains behind those big blue eyes William Fauntleroy Billy Completely likeable Dixie Favorite Dixie Full of fun—everybody’s favorite 38 JUNE GRADUATES Harhara Faxon Harhara A tor ambitious, artistic anti able Gladys Fkldman Gladys Fun her motto Mary Fhltman Mary A sweetness so well atlmireil Kenneth Fife Ken A friendly fellow Wilma Fi.hkiavooi Hit tie Delightful, demure, anti dainty Gi-orgr Fleming D’Arcy The ladies' choice Warren Fones Warren A man to remember Jami;.s Gaiiagan Jim A high scorer at bat. basket, anil beinj: himself 39 4 THE COMPASS, 1949 Carole Gandy Carolyn A sweet songbird Elizabeth Gardner Kelly A smile with every step Stanley Garthofp Sian Laughter wherever he is Judith Ginsberg indy Brains with a capital B Patricia Gordon Pal A big terror for her little size Luther Gore Luke Man of personality William Green Kill A sincere scholar with a steadfast smile Jeanne Grills Jeanne Pretty as a lyric 40 JUNK GRADUATES Judy Grovhs Red Seldom seen without a gay smile Mary Guiseppe Mia Strikingly attractive in every way Edna Mai: Hale FJ A warm heart with plenty of friends James Hah. Bucky Dance and be happy Mary Hai.i. Mary Cute anti capable Gladys Hamlett Gladys Always ready for fun Donald Hanhack Don use Knows the road to popularity Ann Hargrove A nn Our popular and widely traveled classmate 41 I +' THE COMPASS, 1949 Gii-hfrt Haring 6 7 'I lie word impossible” not in his vocabulary John Hari.hy John Shy hut sincere Francis Harris Jerry A carefree lad Thomas Harrison Tommy Fellow with a line future Janii-s Havpfs Red Wit and wisdom so well combined F.i.aini; Hayman Elaine Convertibles and clothes so attractively displayed John Hayni-s John A friendly face and dancing feet Butty IIi iston If el IV Nice as can lie 12 JUNK GRADUATES MARGARHT I ll-il.GliSON Margie Determined ami delightful Barton Hhllmuth Burton Ready wit and plenty of it Wii.i.iam Hi-nry Bill Gilm. cool and collected ri.l .AI� llH 1 llRRING Beth A petite package Barbara Hic ks Bobbye Fun and fancy free Roiihrt Mill Rob A jolly joker at the right times Ann Honeycutt Ann Athletic, alert, ami always on the go Shirley Hoskins Shirley A little doll dressed in happiness 43 THE COMPASS, 1949 Drkwery Hughes Buddy Always happy and on the go Marik Hylkr Marie G. W.’s sweet Southern import Mary Inscok Mary Kind and gentle Marion Jameson Toots A voice as sweet as her personality Phyllis Jenkins PhiI An unspoken word hut a smile that speaks Ciiari.ks Jennings Charles Slick as a whistle Gloria Johnson Gloria Cute as cute can lie Margaret Jones Maggie Fun for all—all for fun JUNK GRADUATES Rohi-kt Jonhs Bobby Speed demon in friendship as well as in track .1 AMISS JOKDON Jim Observant and outstanding Roiierta Kanis Berta Take life too seriously and what is it worth? Joshhm Carti-k Joe Lots of humor, full of fun Evelyn Keller livclyn l air, fascinating and fun Betty Jean Kidd Belly A sweet simplicity Edna Mae Kidd Ebea Pretty as a picture Katherine King Kale Can’t help liking this gal 45 THE COMPASS, 1949 ---------------------------- Thomas Kirby Kif Excitement plus Ll-WIS KiKKI’AIKK k Kirk A waggish ami wonderful guy Zl-NA KOHI-RNICK Zena A gay and jovial manner Harry Kuykendall Kirk Gootl sense and g xxl humor Janet Lambihn Janet Personality mirrored by her sparkling eyes Mary Wilson Lamond Alar) Wilson C for charming and Compass—a gtxxl Joe Robert Larsen Bob Nice, polite—floods the stage with light Ann Lawter Ann Always laughing—always gay 16 JUNE GRADUATES ■-----------------------------------------► John Lay nor John A bright little man Alma Jane LeCompte lit mo Looks equal to her height Betty Long Little Hit A mighty friendly mite Mary Ann Luii Mary Lon Talented in the fields of music and art James Lyndk Jimmy Always a ready hand and friendly manner Carolyn M Bride Mae Bubbling with gaiety Andrew McDaniel Andy Happy and free from care Patricia McDermott Vat A little package of everything nice 47 THE COMPASS, 1949 Jean McDonough Jcannie Sweet, lair, and shining red hair Bi-tty McFarland Mac With a surplus of laughs and energy Jane Mar jin Janie Always smiling and sincere Juanita Martin Juanita Quiet and unruffled William Meloy mi An ear to ear grin Jane Messer Janie Silent hut successful Ann Miller Ann Where intellect and friendliness meet Evelyn Mills Evelyn Lots of smiles and lots of zip 48 JUNE GRADUATES Janhllk Mills Jancllc Full of fun and friendliness Mary Ellen Mills Ellen Quantities of gtxxl qualities JERRY MlZIi Jerry An unsurpassed sweetness Louis Moebus Frank A gentleman to the mb degree Charles Moore Dick A mixture of humor and wit La Rita Mori-tz Im Rita Always pleasant and alert Austin Morgan Clown A card from the top of the deck Richard Morris Dick Intelligence to get you places 49 Betty Nagel Betty As nice as they conic Cedric Noel Cedric A first rate friend Joan Norfolk Joannie Friendliness jjalore Alma Nosworthy Peanut Pint sized but plenty of zip Dennis O'Neil Billy The perfect Lord Chesterfield Alden Packard Buck Efficiency behind that sinile Irvin Padgett Irvin Naturally friendly with a smile to match Edward Parks Eddie Quiet but keen 50 JUNE GRADUATES Marilyn Parr Molly Cute and efficient Alice Petersen Killy A Broadway-bound star Anne Peterson Pete Brains not lacking here Robert Pickard Bob Pull of pep and lots of go Walter Pierce Walt Quite a guy Rosie Pistolesi Rose Always has a good time Mary Jane Poss Janie Fun to Ik- with—this gay little chatterbox Donald Powell Duck A winning way 51 THE COMPASS, 1949 Delores Preble Terry A good sense of humor never to be forgotten Dorothy Pruet Dollie Tops from any stand point Mary Quayle Mary Sweet and gentle Ann Rixey Ann A likeable and lively leader Mary Rorick Pandy A little bundle of witty remarks Jacqueline Rose Jackie Fun to Ik- with on all occasions Norma Rubin Nicky Shining hair with brains beneath Martha Saniord Martha Tall, blonde and terrific 52 JUNE GRADUATES Walton Sanfori Sonny Handsome as they come Mildred Saunders Millie So-O petite—So-o very nice Shirley Sellers Shirley A el ad some gal with gaysome ways Sally Serena Sully Takes fun where she finds it Gaylaii Shelton Claylah If 1 could write the beauty of your eyes St. Clair Shelton Buddy With a hi and a hello for everyone John Sheppard John A hearty laugh that pleases us all Inez Shirk Inez Affable and altogether nice 53 a «• THE COMPASS. 1949 John Simons John Walked ripht into our hearts Rhid Sinclair Reid Quiet but much alive David Skellfy Dare Gay with a $rin to match Ann Smith Smitt) With ever present smiles Willim Smith Bill Known for his friendliness as well as his sports Gforgf Snead Dick Life is but a laugh Howard Solomon Jotha And fine with a fiddle Marjorii: Spindlf.r Margie A smile as quick as her wit 54 JUNK GRADUATES Dean Spray Dean Dynamic Dean Suzanne Stalling Sue Fun to talk to. fun to Ik- with, fun to know Robert Stamps Bob Mischievous and military Mary Jane Starkey Mussie Constantly gay and laughing Nicholas Starr Nick Starred” for grease paint and floosl lights James Stewart Jimmy Sensational sense of humor Walter Strange Pel0 Cute, calm and collected John Strudrr John Always with friends and fun 55 THE COMPASS, 1949 A Mary Stultz Mary Refuses to look on the dark side Robert Tenley Robert A studious mind and a will to do good Caroi. Thatcher Carol More fun than a barrel of monkeys Norman Thomas Sonny Has that way with the women Robert Trites Rob Humor and friendliness all in one Felicity Trueblood Felix Wit at her fingertips Marion Turnhurke Marion Short ‘n sweet Beverly Turner Dee An attraction for the ladies 56 JUNE GRADUATES Jo Ann Van Dornes Jo Twinkling eyes and peaches and cream complexion SONDRA Vl-RKERKE Saudi With a happy go lucky” way Amy Violette Amy A love for sports and adventure LENOX!: WALDEN Lenore Vitality—her headline, neatness —her by line Julia Wall Julia A petite package of niceness James Warthem Hob A perfect gentleman—quiet and studious Robert Warwick Hob A great disposition Stanley Wasserman Stan That quiet charm 57 THE COMPASS, 1949 Donald Weapon Don Jolly hut serious; fun loving hut sincere Molly Vi-:avkr Molly Can always weave a spell John Werner John An educated gentleman Andrew- West Wally Silent, singleminded. and senishle Louis Whitestone Sonny Always a witty comeback Marvin Wilke Wilke Courteous, competent, and clever Arthur Williams Art A sure lire success Glenn Wilson Clenn Dark and daring 58 JUNE GRADUATES Joanne Wilson Jo One reason gentlemen prefer blondes Thomas Wood Tommy An advertisement for good grooming Charlene Yates Charlie Vitality and pep plus Charles Yates Chuck Born with a gift of laughter Robert Porterfield Rob A musical fellow 59 BEST ALL AROUND WITTIEST Marie Enke Carol Thatcher Bill Smith MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Joe Baldwin Mary Wilson Lamond Austin Morgan MOST ATHLETIC MOST POPULAR Marie Enke Marie Enke Bill Smith Donnie Hanback 60 61 Senior Day A Task Well Done The main forces behind the active functioning of the Senior Class arc the Class Sponsor, Mr. Irving Lindsey, and the Chairmen of the January and June graduating classes, Milton Wcathcrhcad and Bill Smith, respectively. Mr. Lindsey is well known throughout the high school for his ability in mathematics and many other subjects, but his unfailing and earnest endeavors contributed for the benefit of the Senior Class may not be so well known. However, his task is somewhat lightened by the able assistance of such fine and capable students as Milton and Bill. Their combined efforts have brought a year of commendable achievements to a class of students who can look back with pride on their excellent and outstanding guides to greater attainments. Underclassmen 63 64 J“ ior Class 65 JUNIOR OFFICERS President .... Morton Bregmas Vice President ............ BILL DUKE Secretary ....... CAROL ANN MYERS Treasurer................. BILLY BREF.N Standing, left to right: Bill Duke, Carol Ann Myers. Morry Bregman. Seated: Miss Thelma Pruden. THE JUNIOR CLASS The class of 1950 has had an outstanding year under the inspiring and vigorous sponsorship of Miss Thelma Pruden. Each Junior home room elated a student to represent that room at the Junior Board Meeting held every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. There were seventeen such representatives who met with the officers and transacted any business which was presented before the board. This group, early in the year, voted on the following budget: $100 for the Compass. $50 toward a gift to the sch x)l, and $175 for the Junior-Senior Prom. In order to raise this amount, many activities were promoted: such as, rhe Membership Drive from October 27 to November 10, the Christmas Record Hop on December 3, and the Junior Class Pin Drive in January. The big event of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom on April 22. The class of 1950 will remember the many happy times they have had during the year as they turn the pages of this Compass. 66 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President WILLARD SCOTT Vice President PAT SMITH Sec.-Treat. JOHNNIE ANNE LECOMPTE Seated, left to right: Johnny Anne Lc-Comptc. Willard Scott, Patsy Smith. Standing: Mrs. Dougherty. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS This year, under the able sponsorship of Mrs. Virginia Dougherty, the Sophomore Class held its first dance on April 8. Through the continued hard work of its officers the dance was a complete success. The Sophomores were all shapes and sizes. Some were fat and some were thin; some were tall and some were short; but together-strong, the class t x k its place alongside the upperclassmen. Just watch the class of 1951 really roll next year! ! 67 68 '1 Sop x mo, e Class 69 FRFSHMAN OFFICERS President THOMAS CLEARY Vice President DorriK Orr Secretary NANCY PAXSON Seated: Tommy Cleary. Standing, left to right: Dottie Orr, Miss FokcI. Nancy Paxson. THE FRESHMAN CLASS In the Freshman Class there are approximately ninety-one students, boys and girls of many different personalities. Our class, ably sponsored by Miss Mary Fogel, has taken part in numerous school activities, such as assemblies and plays. The students have come from ail parts of the United States, and they have made up a cooperative, conscientious, and interesting Freshman Class. Of course, we are not perfect; so let us hope that the next class will improve upon the mistakes which we have made. 70 EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS President ............... JOE GRILLS Vice President Ralph KNKELAND Secretary-Treasurer JOAN BARTLETT Seated: Joe Grills. Standing. left to right: Joan Bartlett, Miss Thrift. Ralph KncelanJ. THE EIGHTH GRADE Now that we are familiar with G. W.'s halls and our locker combinations, we get along fairly well. We also have our own clubs which make us feel fairly important. They are: Creative Writing Club, Debating Club, and the Dancing Club. Much of our success was due to the help of our sponsor. Miss Elizabeth Thrift. 71 72 Eighth Grade 73 Our Executives Speak I would like 10 thank the members of the Junior Class for electing me as their president and for the support which I have received from them throughout my term in this high office. I only hope that we will continue our fine work throughout our Senior year. Morton Bregman Junior Clan President I would like to thank all my Sophomore friends for the honor they bestowed upon me and for the splendid support they gave all class activities. We were young this year, but from the work we did and the experience we gained thereby, we should become one of the finest classes that have ever been here. Wii.i.ari Scott Sophomore Class President I sincerely hope each and everyone of us will remember our years at George Washington High. Hut above all. remember the Freshman Class of '49. Thomas Cleary Freshman Class President The Class of '53 extends heartiest congratulations and sincere good wishes to the class of ’49 for success in the future with assurance that the fine traditions of G. W. High will lx- carefully fostered by those of us who follow in your footsteps. Joe Grills Eighth Grade President 74 Clubs 75 First Row, left to right: Shirley Richards. Julia de Merguiondo. Ncllc Flynn. Erwin Jones. Joe Baldwin. Mark Berliant. Jim Hawes. Carol Ann Myers, Wilhclmina Herndon. Anna Wisbar. Second Rou : Mary F.llcn Mills. Crichton de Lucia. Kay Engquist. Diane Walker. Mary Hall. Helen Roberts. Joann Rodgers. Joan Manniah. Joan Darling, Shirley Hoskins, Barbara Gclfand, Winifred Stokes. Third Row: Diane Evans, Johnny Ann LcCoinptc, l-’ayc Bradham. Marjorie Vann. Jane Warren. Shirley English. Mary Wilson Laraond, Lynn Tcnlcy, Grace Byers, Shirley Ross. Mr. Hillman. Fourth Row: Dana Hollingsworth, William Stuart. Stanley GarthofT. Benjamin Clark, Neil Leve-renz, Steve Swartz. Wayne Varner, Jack Kidd, Robert Mangum. Filth Ron : Harry Kuykendall, Art Williams, Bobby Jones. Donald Malcolm, Bryan Wilson. Bobby Bacchtold. STUDENT COUNCIL The school year 19-18-19 found the George Washington High School Student Council busily engaged in a series of activities designed to promote self-government among G. W.'s 1.800 students under the guidance of Mr. William Hillman. One of the chief tasks undertaken by the Council, its officers, sponsors, and members was development of sch x l spirit at G. W. The importance and value of an energetic Student Council were stressed through unified attendance at athletic events, an assembly program depicting good citizenship, the adoption of a European war orphan, a football season Victory Hop, and the establishment of the first Honor Study Halls at G. W. The important executive jobs of the council, those of presiding over the Legislature and the Honor and Discipline Committee, were ably handled by Mark Berliant and Jim Hawes, the first and second Vice-Presidents, respectively. Other important council activities were the chartering of buses to the Metropolitan Basketball Tourney and the job of acting as hosts for the Northern Virginia Meeting of the Student Cooperative Association. President rim Vice President Second Vice President Secretary..... Joe Baldwin Mark Biiruant James Hawes Erwin Jones MU DENT COUNCIL Oil I CURS 77 OUILL AND PALM First Row, left to right: Mary Hall, Jane Owen. Jim Lyndc, Ann Burnside, Jim Hawes. Mark Bcrliant. Second Row: Harry Kuykendall, Barbara Faxon, Alice Petersen. Ann Peterson, Ann Miller. Jo-Anne Campbell, Ann Darling, Mary Wilson Lamond, Luther Gore. Third Row: Art Williams. Renee Ornstcin, JoAnne Rtxlgcrs, Margery Bahione. Kate King. Barton Hellmuth, Harold Boyd, Charles Jennings. The Quill and Palm is the name of the chapter of the National Honor Society for secondary schools at George Washington High School. Quill and Palm was the name of the independent local organization before it became a chapter of the National Honor Society. Membership in the Quill and Palm is limited to twenty-five members. With the help of the faculty, the members compile a list of high juniors and low seniors having a scholastic average of eighty-eight or more. From this list, new members are selected by secret ballot on the basis of citizenship, character, and participation in extra curricular activities. New members are initiated semi-annually. Under the sponsorship of Miss Dolly Callahan, the projects of the Quill and Palm include raising money for a scholarship, and promoting the March of Dimes, and Cancer Drives. The emblem, the keystone and llaming torch, stand for high ideals and truth. The letters C. S. L. S. on the emblem represent the four basic virtues of the members: Citizenship, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. President JAMES LYNDE Vice President ...................... JANE Owen Secretary...................................... Mary Hall Treasurer ANNE BURNSIDE 78 QUILL AND SCROLL The efforts of hardworking staff members of the Compass and Surveyor staffs are rewarded by initiation into the Quill and Scroll, the international honor society for high school journalists. Membership in the society is selective, and is determined by the current members. Candidates for initiation must be of junior standing, be in the upper third of their class for the current year, have done outstanding work in some phase of journalism, and finally they must be recommended by the publications' adviser and approved by the executive secretary in Chicago. G. W.’s chapter, named after Miss Irma (i. DeVault, a former journalism teacher at (i. W., was established in 1945 by Miss DeVault. It is now sponsored by Miss Juanita Tiller. Quill and Scroll was first organized in 1926 by a group of advisers at Iowa University to encourage gtxxJ student journalism. President .................................. JOHN STOCKTON Vice President Mary Wilson Lamond Secretary-Treasurer ANNE PETERSON Seated, left to right: Anne Peterson. Felicity Trucblood, Terry Preble, Lcnorc Walden, Mary Wilson Lamond, Marilyn Parr. Standing, left to right: Luther Gore. John Stockton, Donnie Hanback, James Merow, Reid Sinclair. Jimmy Hawes. Harold Boyd. (Renee Ornstein, January graduate, not in picture.) 79 Turkey f'.copes At Of Hungry Bengali Deciding on the policy, cditoriols. and stories for The Surveyor is the job of the Editoriol Board Left to right, seated: Dean Spray, associate editor lenorc Wolden. cditor-in-chicf. John Stockton, managing editor: Miss Juanita C Tiller, sponsor. Left to right, standing: Joe Strother, sports editor: Luther Gore, news editor. Marilyn Parr, circulation manager, and Douglas Groves, feature editor. Missing from the picture is Irma Rosenberg, advertising manager. snuorat ‘You get iIk facts, or well get ilu a . So don't get lav litis is tlu frantic plea of I he Surveyor staff to the humble refiners. Working industriously both in school and at home, the sraff members strive with their little gray cells to present bi-weekly an accurate, timely, and lively |M|Kt. Assigning stories, planning pages, writing headlines copy-reading, and proofreading keep the editorial staff busy, while the .advertising and circulation managers work diligcntlv to make ends meet financially. Photographers cartoonists bookkeepers and typists arc ecpiallv ini| ortani cogs in The Surveyor's wheel. Assignments arc postal three- weeks before the | apcr comes out and turned into the news feature, or s| onx Which Shoe Do You Put On first In The Morning? CLEANING - PRESSING SHOE REPAIRING V,. r coned ond Blocked SffN? School popart are made by hard work Here ore tome of the faithful workert on The Surveyor. Left to right, seated: Georgia Carr, typist: Irma Rosenberg, advertising manager: Barbara Fasick. typist. Left to right, standing: Rolfe Baggett. Robert Pickard, photographers; Eddie Semonian. bookkeeper: and Gene Drury, cartoonist. so Students' Apprtit 11 Continue To Anutk Busily writing stories ore other members of the editorial staff By rows left to right: Donald Brinkman, news assistant: James Warthen. sports reporter; Donnie Honbock, assistant sports editor Terry Preble. Felix Trucblood. feature writers. Jim Hawes, assistant sports editor; Jimmy Rudin. sophomore editor. Barbara Faxon, ossistont news editor; Rose Marie Leu-terio. dub editor. Jeanne Grills, typist. Sue Stallings, feature assistant; ond Elizabeth Mulkey. news ossistont Seniors Give War Tribute editor. I hat's .• busv week lor die journalism students who cover their beats and git assigned stories. I very other Monday and Tuesday afternoon the stall works on copy to nuke the everpresent deadline. I hen the copy is oil to the school print shop or the Gazette to lx- set. I he Gazette sets all the larger stories and headlines, while the school printing students set all small headlines and stories, captions, and make up pages from the layout planned b the editorial staff. At last, the familiar its Let her roll is heard. I he print shop students run the press, cut. fold, aiul insert the pages, and start the 1.200 pa|XTS on their way to the G. V. students, lo sou. if mas sound like hard ssork—it is! S' ' MT. VERNON FLOkIST ■IX0Mrt� nmn- residents Encounter Generals i Important Conference Tilt Working at the make-up table in the print hop ore Donald Tucker and Fronk Ryder, printers; Lenore Walden, editor of The Surveyor; Clyde Spray, linotype operator, ond John Stockton, managing editor. 81 THE COMPASS Seated: Mary Wilson Lamnnd Standing, left to right: Carol Ann Myers. Ann Wiles. Ann Rixey. Jacqueline Weil. Miss Weil. Marmot Beanie, Miss Woodward. LITERARY STALE EditorinChief Mary Wilson Lamond Associate Editors Carol Ann Mybrs Jacquelinh Wbil Senior Class Editor ANN RlXLBY Junior Class Editors MARGOT BEATTIE Ann Wills Sports Editor BRUCH NBWBLL Cadet Editors. JANF. MARTIN John I.aynor Each year the Compass Staff strives to make its particular annual the very best, and we arc no exception. Although we realize that our efforts have not produced a perfect book, we sincerely hope that the 1949 Compass will serve as a pleasant reminder of the days pictured on its pages. 82 The staff wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the combined work of Miss Elaine Weil. Miss Unis Woodward, Miss Katherine McElroy, and Mr. Irving Lindsey who have had that difficult task of worrying about the completion of the Compass. We particularly wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Joe Bell. Jr., for the many pictures he made available to us. We also thank the members of Mrs. Hastings’ typing classes who so willingly prepared our copy, and all the individuals who gave of their time and thought. BUSINESS STAFF Subscription Malinger HaROLI) BOYD Advertising Manager Bll.l. BARRETT Subscription Staff JAMBS Ml!Row Advertising Staff DOT I’RIIHT Dor Fincher Ri:ii) Sinclair Ann Peterson JOE BELL Photographers: DONALD POWELL, Roi.EE BAGGETT. BUDDY St. Clair. Denzil Owen. Seated: Miss McElroy Standing, left to right: Reid Sinclair, James Merow, Harold Boyd, William Barrett, Joe Bell, Anne Peterson, Dorothy Fincher. 83 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Seated. left to right: Dorothy Hamilton (Secretary-Treasurer), Barbara Haynes. Mary Stultz (Program Chairman), Mrs. Montgomery (Sponsor), Betty Overall (Vice President), Nancy Bill (Corresponding Secretary), and Betty Gardner (President). The FT A Club is prevocational and exploratory. It seeks to encourage its members to cultivate in themselves qualities of personality and character anti to train them for professional and civic leadership. WORLD EVENTS CLUB Seated, left to right: Bob Larsen. Dorothy I'inchcr, John I .ay nor (Treasurer), Mary F.lizahcth Tomlin. Leon Hall. Robert Tcnlcy (President), Barbara Brown. Douglas Groves (Secretary), I.ynn Tenley. James Duff, Richard Lester. Standing: Miss Baugh (sponsor). The purpose of the World Fvents Club is to discuss current economic and political problems and to encourage friendship among neighboring schools. 84 CONTESTANTS CLUB Seated, left to right: Reid Sinclair. John Werner. Lcnorc Walden. hint Rote, standing, left to right: Beverly Teeter. Ann Williams. Miss Keeton, Jane Warren. Elizabeth Tomlin. Irene Schuler, Camilla McCurdey. Gladys Feldman, Judith Ginsberg. Jean Bundy. Second Rote: Allen Gaines. Phil Fa tclson. Mark Ik-rliant. Billy Duke. The Contestants Club includes those students who participate in one of the six different literary activities, each of which is sponsored by a member of the faculty. The purpose of this club is to create and maintain interest in various literary fields. Many of these students take part in district and state, as well as local, contests and have in the past received high commendation for all phases of their work. The groups with their sponsors are: Debate.......................................Miss Dolly Callahan Public Speaking..............................Miss Lucille Keeton Spelling.....................................Miss Agnes Reynolds Reading......................................Miss Sylvia Somers Creative Writing....................Miss Eunice Guill Dramatics....................Mrs. Edwina Hachschmid 85 DRAMATICS CLUB Seated, left to right: Peggy Myers, Evelyn Abdill. Mrs, Bachschimid, Jack Humphries. First Rou standing, left to right: Anna Wishar, Janice Meshkoflf. LaRiia Moretz, Alice Petersen, Maria Wishar. Betty Becker. Card Ann Myers. Norma Terl. Margaret Tremain. Janice Slight. Jane Noel. Billie Ann Hale. Second Row: Rita Dobson, Faina Brinton, Ann Williams. Inge Rosenbaum. Joyce Lcisner, Beverly Beets. Susan Briggs. Marcia Green. Joy Hahn. Jean Woe ten. Ann Litsey, Pat Cable. Third Row: Gloria Eperly, Gladys Feldman. Penny Carter. Diane Evans. Jane Owen, Ann Dumont, Nancy Pcverill. Pat Smith. Sally Baker. Ada Long. Shirley Scntil. Nancy Rideout. Fourth Row: Fred Howe. William Cummings, Billy Duke. Bobby Sylvcrstcin, Stanley GarthoiT, Willard Scott. Harold Scone. Roger Gordon, John Philips. Tommy Hultish, Tommy Cleary. This year the curtain came dewn on the Players' most successful season. 'Hie fall play. We Shook The Family Tree , enjoyed such success that the spring play was given twice, thus breaking all previous records. Also for the first time the spring show, because of popular demand, was changed from the three one-act plays given under the title of Play Night” to one three-act play. The one-act play contest was not slighted however, as the players presented very successfully the drama Smokescreen” in the State One-Act Play Contest in Charlottesville. The players can be truly proud of a very successful season. 86 1. Say the house sits here—” 2. Make mine arsenic” 3. I put one in every mail-box. 4. Come on let’s go before something else happens! 5. It's a beauty—look at him! 6. Go jump in a tank and pull the lid down.” 7. Disaster!” 87 LIBRARY CLUB First Rou. left to right: Wayne Varner. Marvin Wilkie. Mrs. Miller. Ann Garcy. Second Rou : Betsy Bear. Marian Scatfido. Barbara Warren. Joan Wiltshire. Ann Carver. Jo Eleanor Piper. Lclia Anderson, Nancy McKee. Norma Rubin. Pat Gordon. Diane Evans. Norma Tcrl. Third Row: Joe Moore. William Yost. Neil Leverens. Donald Apperson. Benjamin Actor. Donald Stewart. Evelyn Keller. Betty Gardner, Loretta Lewis, Arnold Wade, Warren Kranz. Danny Melican. The Library Club is composed of the students who work in the Library during the six periods of the school day. This year’s membership totals thirty-two students and is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Marilyn Miller, Assistant Librarian. The first regular meeting of the club was held in October 1948, at which time officers were elected. The program for the year included a speaker from the Department of Rare books and Manuscripts of the Library of Congress; a field trip to the Library of Congress; a Christmas party; several movies concerning library work, anti a final picnic in the spring. All these students who work in the library agree on one thing—that it is both an enjoyable and profitable experience. 88 President Vice President Secretary -Treasurer Marvin Wii.kf Ann Gray Waynh Varnfr MUSIC CLUB The George Washington High School Music Club was founded in October. 1947 by Richard Hutchison, a G. W. student. The main objectives of this club arc to stimulate interest in music and to raise money through an annual musical production for a $ 1 (K) scholarship! This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has outstanding musical ability and wishes to continue his musical education after high school production. The club sponsor is Miss Dorothy M. Torpcy. Pres idem ......... Vice President Scerctary-Treasurer Sergeant-at-A rms Judith Ginsberg Beverly Teeter Anne Murray George Bendall Kneeling, left to right: Freddie Stockes. Carol Downing, Martha Hall. Pint Rote, left to right: Shirley Hcftlin, Dorothy Franklin, Kay Hngquist, Beverly Teeter. Miss Tor-pey, Judy Ginsberg. Jacqy Weil. F.lizabeth Ballard, Patricia Langley, Marjorie Silcox. Second Rote: Rodger Gordon. Howard Solomon. Jimmy Stewart. George Bendall, Louis Saunders. Rolxrrt Carper, Sidney Burke. Third Rou: Carolyn Cooper, Marcia Green. Katherine Lawhorne, Vivian O'Neil, Louis Davis. 89 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Seated. left to right: Miss Taylor, Juanita Martin. Edna Mac Butler, Betty Stinnett. Nancy Gant, Ncllc Flynn. Sue Hardy. Standing. left to right: Charlene Mcllot, Nellie Win«o, Connie Viar, Daisy Gibson. The Home Economics Club of George Washington High School was organized in April of 1947, with Miss Phyllis Taylor and Mrs. Mary Parker as sponsors. The club was organized with the objective of better home membership in mind. Since then, the purposes and goals of providing wholesome individual and group recreation, of furthering the interest in home economics and of developing worthy home membership have grown to be a necessary part of every member's life. The social activities of the club during the last year were: 1. A fashion tea, given in the cafeteria where was modeled apparel made by the girls themselves. 2. The co-sponsoring of the Victory Dance with the Student Council. 3. An assembly given in the auditorium of the school. Pn . rdent Betty Sun.si ii Vice President .................... EDNA Mae BUTLER Stcntmj Nancy Gant Tr u r r Kl , m ( ONN' K 90 SPANISH CLUB La Cucaracha First Ron. left to right: Virginia Arrington. Jane Owen. Mary Ellen Mills. Sarah Schlafstcin. Harriet Shapiro. Second Row: Wilhclmina Herndon. Anne Burnsides, Barbara Faxon, Mary Kathryn Jolliffc. Shirley Kendrick, Barbara Tritcs. Third Ron: Leon Rubin, Bob Larsen, Sidney Burke. Howard Solomon (Vice President), Norma Rubin (Secretary-Treasurer), Mrs. Van Saun, Carolyn McBride (President). This club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Marian Van Saun. offers the Spanish student many opportunities to use the spoken language. The members of the club arrange and present the Spanish Assemblies. CHESS CLUB Seated, left to right: Ida May Laynor, John Laynor. Miss Armistcad (Sponsor). Standing, left to right: Tom F.lcy, James Tinglcr, Robert Mangum. James Merow. Richard Pawley. Charles Edmonds, Robert Tcnley, Harold Boyd. The Chess Club, founded by John Laynor and Stanley Garthoff, was originated for the benefit of students who like to play chess. Not only does it teach the inexperienced player, but it also provides entertainment and recreation for all members. The Chess Club holds regular tournaments and the winner is acclaimed Chess Champion of G. W. 'Hie experienced chess players tutor the novices until they are able to play well. 91 DOUBLE BARRED CRorr SOCIETY Seated. left to right: Jim Lyiulc. Anne Burnside. Jane Owen, Ann Smith. First Rou standing, left to right: June Lee, Anita Jones, Betty Mae Chap pc lie. Miss Currin, Kate Kin ;. Barbara Trites. Joy Hahn. Margy Helgcson. Second Rose: Jane Martin. Paula Gould, Jane Poss. Zena Kobernick, Marcia Green, lilva Marshall. Judy Groves. Ann Darling. Third Row: Richard Allen, Jimmy Lowery, Kenneth Glasgow. Philip Fagelson, Bobby Sylvcrstein, Leonard Goldman, Sidney Burke. The Double-Barred Cross Society, sponsored by Miss Eleanor Currin, works in conjunction with the Alexandria Tuberculoses Association for the prevention and control of T.B. It carries cut an educational program stressing the importance of an annual chest x-ray, and assists with the clinic. Each student is x-rayed. The Christmas Seal Campaign is conducted by the Double-Barred Cross Society. Money from the seals is the only means of financial support the Tuberculosis Association has for promoting its program. The members of the Double-Barred Cross Society meet monthly after school. Some of the activities consist of attending medical lectures and movies; making tours of the Health Center, and making an annual trip to Glen Dale Sanatorium in Maryland. The motto of the society is No home is safe from tuberculosis until all homes are safe from tuberculosis. President ........................................Jane Owen Vice President ..................................James Lyndr Secretary ................................... Ann BURNSIDE Treasurer .........................................Ann SMITH 92 93 Special Departments First Row. left to right: Samira Ames, Lois Ann Madison. Marion Campbell, Frances Fortune. Joanne Downey. Betty Nagel. Pat Starkey. Carolyn Smith. Lillian Connick, Pat Langley, Nancy Neven. Lynn Thomas. Joan Scott. Second Row: Connie Lyons. Betty Ballard, Betty Long. Bernadine Garilli, Annabellc Hall. Neva Rhtxies, Kathryn Engquist. Delores Brccar. Roberta Marks. Sue Foster. Virginia Acton. Pat Sims. Betty Holder. THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB is one of the most popular music groups in our school. The girls sang in the Vesper concert at Christmas time, and also participated in several other special programs and activities. The group does three-part singing and is graded on the basis of its ability and interest in music. Seated, left to right: Mary Smith. Ruth Dooley. Betty Hamblcton. Pat Smalley. Gloria Di Nicola. Helen Smith. First Row. standing: Rosie Pistolcsi. Betty Doss. Pat Spire. Zena Kobernick, Barbara Brown, Joyce Culbertson. Pat Downs. Ann Robbins. Bernice Welch. Second Row: Bryan Wilson. Kenneth Glasgow, Peggy Myers. Lois Saunders, Bobby Via. Bill Sweeny. CHORAL MUSIC is offered as a class to all students interested in voice development and harmony. This year, as a result of enduring practice, they gave commendable performances in the Armistice Day assembly and the Christmas Vesper service. 94 Front Row. left to right: Patricia Ann Henson, Vivian O'Neil, Wilhelmina Herndon, Virginia Arrington, Ann Miller, Betty Overall. Second Row: Sandra Ames. Jeanette Shifflett. Marian Jameson. F.ilecn West. Peggy Nelson, Elizabeth Addrick, Joy Hahn. Third Row: Gloria Eppcrly, Gloria Johnson. Marie Enkc, Elisc Kelley. Barbara Gill. A CAPPELLA CHOIR, selected for fine musicianship, has done much to maintain the high music standards set at G. W. Its fine radio and public performances reflect the caliber of the group. Membership is by audition only. MADRIGAL SINGERS Chosen from the various music groups of the school, the Madrigal Singers represent the top of the ladder' in group singing achievement. The twelve girls in this group meet before school twice a week to prepare for the selected activities in which they participate. Left section: Sandra Ames, Gloria Eppcrly. Carolyn Cooper, Vivian O'Neil. Gloria Johnson. Middle section: Peggy Nelson. Dorothy Pruet. Right Section: Ann Miller. Wilhelmina Herndon, Virginia Arrington. Shirley Kendrick. Marie Enkc. (Carole Gandy was not present when this picture was taken.) 95 First Row. left to right: James Mcrow. Eddie Gailliot. Leon Ruben, Robert Litton. Second Rote: Mildred Saunders. Jeanne Bundy, Barbara Brown, Donald Bowie, Dorothy Ann Pruct, Ann Dumas. Larita Moretz. Third Row: Francis Ryder. Mark Berliant, David Burroughs, Franklin Brooks. Kenneth Evcrly, Bobby Syl-verstein. Robert Porterfield, Joe Bell. Robert Farr. Barbara Fitch, Steven Levy, Betty Overall. Louis Saunders. Fourth Ron : Jordan Smith, Phil Hoffman. Ralph Baggett, Charles Edmonds, Joe Karter, Richard Eudy. Neil Leverenz, Ralph Aronow. Guy Beatty, Charles Moran. Laura Milstcr. Benjamin Clark. Fifth Row: Barbara Trites, Ann Parr. Carolyn Cooper. James Stewart. Walter Eckbrcth. Quentin Clark. Howard Soloman. Beverly Teeter. Marilyn Moncure, Mary Ann Luh. Evadenc Foster, Bill Duke. Sixth Row: Kenneth Fife. Don Arthur. George Bendall, Willard Scott, Pat Feagan, Gilbert Haring. Roger Gordon. SENIOR BAND. A dream comes true. This year brings to the Senior Band new uniforms. Several years of hard work and careful planning have finally brought its reward. Many important school and community festivities have been added to by this colorful and tuneful organization. First Row. left to right: Richard Lester, Nancy Nevin. Ruth Peterson. Diane Macchtle. Edith Potter, Betty Carter. Ellen Potter. Gloria Porter, Herbert Southgate. Second Row: Stanley Wasserman. James Gcchan. Charlotte Keezel. Ann Dumas. Frances Creel, Robert Marks. Carolyn Cooper. Phyllis Jones. Betty Holder. Alan Helwig, Guerdon Trueblood. Third Row: Joseph Colangelo. Quentin Clark. Neil Leverenz, Harold Out-ten. Reid Page. Daniel Lehman, James Jordan. James McConnell. Charles Foote. Joseph Anderson. Fourth Row: Mr. Henderson. Richard Daniels, Gilbert Haring, Joseph Rodgers. Herbert Krcckler, Galvan Pals. Richard Eudy. THE JUNIOR BAND has already furnished many capable players to the senior organization this year. The work cf the Junior Band is primarily to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. 96 Seated, left to right: Howard Solomon, Joe Bell, Kim McCully, Emily Stevenson. Godwin P. Dunn. Boh Porterfield, Mary Francis Callison, Jeanne Bundy. Becky Hodgers, Connie Wilkcns, Shirley Kendrick. Rosemary Kendrick, Mildred Wingfield. Standing: Robert Cockrell. Nita Nelson. Leon Rulien. bun Milstcr, Ralph Aronow. Don Arthur, Jimmy Stewart, Gene Drury. ORCHESTRA. Active in most dramatic productions and other school functions is the ('� . W. Orchestra. This group gives interested students an excellent opportunity to apply to group work the instrumental skills they have acquired individually. At the annual State String Clinic meeting in Richmond, some members of the string section of the orchestra gained high positions against sizable competition. Front Rou-. left to right: Ann Parr. Lynda Brown. Evelyn Keller. Jo Ann Levinson. Constance llcislup, Mr. Henderson. Back Ron: Benjamin Clark. Derek Adams. Tommy Eley. 97 BEGINNERS BAND. This organization is really a class in instrumental techniques. They do not function as a band but a training field for beginners and near beginners. Here the ground work is laid for future band members. First Ron. left to right: Shirley Heflin. Carole Wire, Susan Briggs. Mary Kate Warthen, Jeanette Jacobs, Barbara Williams. Second Rcu: Hazel Petitt, Joan Bartlett. Sandra Buch, Jane Noel, Carole Ann Downing. Leni Alexander, Joyce Sisson. Third Row: John Gore. Joanne Darnell, Virginia O'Neil. Alice Jean Swords. Lucy Ann Stcinberger. Sydna King, Constantine Polyc.'.rones. THE EIGHTH GRADE GLEE CLUB, organized this year, provides the small fry with an opportunity to get some preliminary experience at group singing in preparation for more selected music classes later on. like other music groups, the Eighth Grade Glee Club participates in school music programs. RETAIL TRAINING (TASS (Alphabetical listing : Gilbert Bay. Vera Breeden, Stuart Brooks, Grace Byers. Philip Fagclson, Jerry Harris. Marian Johnson. Lewis Kirkpatrick. Pete Pistolesi. Jane Poss. Donald Powell. Martha Sanford, Mary Jane Starkey. Carey Taylor. Bob Warwick. DIS 1 RIBIJ I I VI”. EDUCA I ION is a work-training program. The Distributive Education Department is made up of two sections. 'The first group is made up of sophomores, juniors, anil seniors, and is a course in practical economics which helps all consumers. Each member is taught to be a letter consumer and get more for his money when he makes a purchase. It gives him a general knowledge of other things which he deals with when he goes out into the world—social security, insurance, budgeting, transportation, housing, etc. The second group is the coop class which is made up of those seniors who are interested in retailing as a profession. Hie classroom instruction which is provided in all phases of the work is followed by at 98 least fifteen hours of practical experience in the store each week. Not only does the student receive this valuable training, but he also receives the same rate of pay as part time employees who are regularly employed plus an extra credit in school. Consumer education may he started either semester and carries one unit of credit. Retail training is started in September and is taken the entire year. This gives the students two credits upon completion of the year. Other phases of this department are the Retail Institute classes which arc held for regular employees in the local store. These classes arc held on store time and are given at a central location downtown. Each unit is given in a ten hour course and the students in these classes receive a seal on the Certificate of Credit for each class completed. Part time employees for holiday rush periods are also trained in a ten hour pre-employment class at school and in various stores where this type of help is used. Many of the local high school students were trained this year and placed in positions for these periods. The retail training students have charge of operating the school supply store which sells supplies to students. This store is set up in the class room. Displays made up of merchandise borrowed from local stores are used to practice this phase of the work and also make the display equipment appear more attractive. Classes are also made possible for veterans who are on-the-job training-employees. They receive a seal on a Certificate of Credit for these courses upon completing them. This year one new phase was added. The department sponsored classes given to restaurant personnel in various eating establishments in Alexandria. CONSUMER EDUCATION CLASS (Alphabetical lining)-. Florence Baldiga, Robert Bell. Billy Boswell. Paul Duvall. Jean Gallagher. Pat Gordon. Mary Guiseppe. Joy Hahn, Peggy Heine. Ann Honeycutt, Mary Inscoc, Roberta Kane, Zcna Kobernick. Richard Lester. Joan Long, Pauline Love. Juanita Martin. Margaret Mayhcw, Jim McCoart, Jcannic McDonnough. Pearl Meyers. Julia Morris. Cynthia Northrop. Louise Polen, Margaret Pugh. Rita Romani. Shirley Sellers, Renee Stein. Lois Stewart. Betty Stinett. Joan Stutler. Mary Tully. Bob Warwick. Magdalinc Wheeler, Joan Whiting. THE DISTRIBUTOR S CLUB is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Rosemary Dunford and Miss Marcella Trottnow. Members of the Retail Training Class are eligible for membership in this organization. Joining the local club automatically makes a member belong to the State Association and, since last year, the National Organization also. The club has regular business and social meetings throughout the year. The symbol of the club is a gold pin with a wrapped package in the center. In addition to local activities, the club also takes part in the State Convention each spring, and the National Convention about a month later. President................................................... KENNHTH TAYLOR Vice President ............................................. DONALD POWBLL Secretary-Treasurer MARY JANE STARKI-Y Historian and Promotion Editor STEWART BROOKS 99 First Rote: Charles Scott, Dorothy Pruet, Mary Ann Sand ford, Ruth Bailey. Dickie F.lliot. Second Rote: Denzil Owen, Dempsey Deane. Florence Bahliga, Richard Orr. Robert Hensley, Molly Weaver. Sam Thomas. Jane Owen, Lila Creel. Third Rou: Mary Dillard. Barbara Berry. Joe Smith. Bobby Haith. June Theimer, Billy Rodgers. Margaret Hunter. Joanne Campbell. Roberta Kane. Miss Fiscnberg. ART CLASSES, under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Eisenberg, are among the most interesting offerings at («. W. Most of the students attending these classes like to experiment with crayon and paint pot for the sheer enjoyment they derive from it. employing such media as pastels, poster-paint, charcoal, oil. and watercolor. Importance is placed on helping each individual with his special problem or encouraging a particular talent. Art craft and commercial art are offered in addition to regular drawing and painting classes. Papier machc work, block printing, and sculpturing are included in art craft, while the commercial class deals with advertising and pester designs. These embryo artists contribute to the success of scluxil functions through publicity for plays, dances, and .spirts events. 1(H) First Rou: Jean Meyer, Betty Jean Alexander. Edna Mac Kidd, Fat Duffy. Second Rou: Emily Grover. Inez Shirk, Lilian McKenney, Patricia Simpson. Patricia Starkey. Third Rou: Grace Byers. Dorothy Chamberlain, Becky Riternour. Janet Fowler. Fourth Rou: Mary Quaylc. A lease Garrison. Dean Cooksey. Bill Bcndall. Buddy Simpson. Filth Rou: Jacky Rose. J«x- Cornnell. Rudolph May. Betty Jean Kidd. Mr. Pultz. BOOKKEEPING is the backbone of the business course offered in our high schools today. It affords greater opportunities, especially to boys, than any other subject in the department. It can be used as a stepping stone to public accounting or to business management. It gives a panoramic view of a business. In first year bookkeeping the student learns the meaning of assets, liabilities, proprietorship, balance sheets and net profit. He also learns how to record transac iens. how to post to the proper accounts in the ledger, how to take a trial balance and how to make the necessary statements at the close of the fiscal peruxl. In addition, he learns how to close the books and have them ready for the new fiscal period that follows. 101 GW HIGH Trips w , In Rivalry ClassUOj HendUt 102 103 104 ■■1 105 VARSITY FOOTBALL. First Row. left to right: Dean Cooksey. Sol Block. George Nolan. Fordic Thompson, Nelson Wood. Teddy Potts, Eddie Johnson. Bobby Via. Sonny Harris. Second Rou-: William Rice, Arlen Brown, Francis Kavaljian, Dick Moore, Donald Richards. Lester Scott. Billy Simms, John Hoffman, Bill Sweeny. Julian Evcrly. Third Row: Coach Mackey. Bill Smith, Donnie Hanback, Ed Sloper, Shady Shcl-horn, Norman Grimm. Buck Packard. Skippy White stone. Bob Trites. Tubby Dixon, Coach Fitzgibbon. Fourth Row: Eddie Parks, Manager. Richard Pope. Johnny Slifer. Pete Wedel. Erwin Jones. Ralph Philips. Sonny Sanford. Jack Maquirc, Charlie Rice. John Colangelo. FOOTBALL MOUNT VERNON With most of last year’s powerful team back, the George Washington High Presidents unveiled themselves as a team to watch by downing a strong Mt. Vernon eleven, 27-6. Teddy Potts, Bob Via and Huzzy Harris let! the President's attack with Potts passing two and scoring one of G. W.’s four tallies. Rookie Nelson Wotxl added three extra points. LANE Against an underdog Lane High team running from a speedy T' formation the Prexies were checked in a thrilling contest that ended in a 13-13 tic. Hobby Via scored both the Presidents touchdowns while our feared passing attack fail d to click. MORRISON The locals exhibiting a vastly improved defensive as well as offensive team swamped a baffled but game Morrison High team, 39 6. Ed Johnscn and George Nolan shone for the Presidents as they outsped the heavy Morrison forward wall. THOMAS JEFFERSON In the next encounter Coach Mackey’s charges decidedly outplaying a powerful Thomas Jefferson squad couldn’t quite outscore them and ended up on the short end of a 21-14 score. Threatening as the final gun went off to score a major upset, the two-touchdown-underdog G. W. team threw a good scare into their cocky rivals. NORVEIW Ted Potts. G. W.'s triple threat back passed three and scored one of the President's five touchdowns as the next downed a fast Norview team. 32-7. Smtxnh running by Bobby Via and Eddy Johnson also highlighted the local’s attack. FAIRFAX The Prexies, trying to redeem themselves for the T. J. loss, mercilessly crushed a helplessly outclassed Fairfax team, 65-0. The first team remained in long enough to score nineteen points, the second and third teams piling up the rest. 106 GONZAGA Gonzaga's Purple Eagles were next to feel the power and speed of the Presidents as they fell. 20-12. Long runs by Via and )ohnson and perfect passing by Potts enabled G. W. to down the strong Eagle team. WOODROW WILSON George Washington then rolled over a hard - fighting but weak Wotxlrow Wilson team, 39-0, chalking up their third straight victory. Again the second and third teams were given the opportunity to shine, and shine they did scoring nineteen points. Fine running by Harries. Nolan, and Cooksey paved the way for the Presidents. JOHN MARSHALL A highly favored John Marshall squad was next to be crushed by a slightly terrific G. W. team. 38-13, as the underdog Prexies outpassed and outclassed their over-confident rivals from Richmond. Great line play by Dixon. Sweeny, Packard and Hanback highlighted the game. WASHINGTON AND LEE With their eyes on the ole oaken bucket. the Presidents met Washington and Lee High of Arlington in the annual Turkey Day” clash on a sea of mud. Flashy reverses, in spite of the mud. by the smooth G. W. backfield and steady line play enabled the Presidents to win the game 16-0 and the bucket . ’Iluis G. W. finished the 1948 season with one of their most impressive records; eight wins, one tie. and one loss. The local lads also won undisputed second place in the Virginia State Championship. Coaches FlTZGIHHON and Macki-Y JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL: First Rou. «• to right: Bruce Newell. Bob Larsen. Glenn Heilmann. Jake Kirshner, Monk Reynolds. Paul Robey, Jack Carow, Justin Miller, Dick Eudy, Billy Bennett. Terry Grant. Second Ron-: Dwight Agnew. Richard Daniels. Alan Bauman. Bruce Crumb. Sidney Wedding. Bill Saunder. Ronald Barley. Sonny Fowler. Eugene Guess, Jack Simpson. Jerry Perry. Third Rou : Wilson Heddings. Norwood Williams. Chuck Meyer. Bobby Collie. Roy Wilcox. Ogden Clements. Frank Nowland, Erwin Hinerman, Robert Di Nicola. Kenny Calloway. Fourth Row: Buggs Oliver. Billy Sailor. Lawrence Grimes. Earle Payne, Dennis Gordon. Wallace Lunccford. 107 1. Turkey Day kickoff. 2. SCOTT lowers the Boom! 3. Blocked! 4. SMITH leads the way. 3. VIA cracks center. 6. HANBACK catches for a touchdown. 7. It was. but it wasn't. 8. Head-on collision. 108 VARSITY BASKh'l BALL. First Row. left to right: Fordie Thompson, Smiley Moore, Bill Smith. Jim Ga-hagan. Tony Daukas, Donnie Hanback, Bobby Via. Second Row: Eddie Parks. Manager, Pete Wedel, Bill Henry. Erwin Jones. Jim Hawes. Bob Trices, Eddie Johnson. Coach Doran. BASKETBALL Winning twenty-five straight games before losing to Cilass High of Lynchburg in the State Tournament final. Coach Al Doran's basketball squad combined the greatest cage record of any team in G. W.'s history. At the start of the season Coach Doran had the two pivot spots filled easily by Tony Daukas and Billy Smith. So; n Donnie Hanback and Smiley Moore shaped into first rate guards or doormen. Jim Ga-hagan, the captain of the team, varied his position throughout the season and served as an excellent play-maker. Before you could say swish the local lads had gone through ten games unbeaten. More attention was scon paid the up and coming G. W. quintet, who. as if in appreciation, won their last ten games to finish their greatest regular season with a phenomenal record of twenty games without a loss. But the fire works had just begun. They went into the Metropolitan Star Tournament and proceeded to polish off Wilson and Gonzaga High BASKETBALL. FIRST FIVE First Row: Bill Smith. Smiley Moore. Center: Jim Gahagan. Usst Ron•: Tony Daukas. Donnie Hanback. 109 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL. First Rcu. left to right: John Hoffman. Melvin Green. Chuck Mott-Icy. Nelson Wood. Jim Blanchard. Second Rote Bob Hamlctt. Skippy Monahan. Don Richards. Crenshaw Hardy. Jim Mclvy, Norman Grimm. Coach Mackey. Schools of Washington and in the finals they defeated Central. 41-31. to gain the Metropolitan title and stretch their winning streak to twenty-three games. Traveling to Richmond to vie for the Virginia State Title, the Doranmen promptly dumped Jefferson of Roanoke and Granby High. Meeting E. C. Glass, a team with twenty-two straight wins, G. W. sustained the only defeat on their greatest of records as they lost a tough game. 42-34. Nevertheless several boys from the team received special honors. Captain Jim Gahagan made first team on every one of the following: All Metro, All Northern Virginia. All Suburban, ami All Tournament. Hill Smith and Tony Daukas made first team All Northern Virginia and All Suburban and second team on the others. Smiley Moore made second team All Northern Virginia and along with Donnie Hanback received several honorable mentions for berths on the others. If the team next year is half as successful as the one this year, G. W. will still be represented by a great team. 110 1. Wimpy drops in two! 2. Beat Central.” 3. Jump ball. 4. We was robbed! 5. Tony makes good. 6. Everybody from G. W. stand up and holler! Ill CROSS COUNTRY TRACK SQUAD. First Ron: Bobby Jones. Second Row, left to right: Tommy Williams, Eddie Beal. Third Ron : Donald Malcolm, Art Williams. Harvey Boltwood, Cordon Lamhdin. Fourth Rou : Coach Fitz ibbon. Skip Ward, Carroll Simpson. Ken Hewitt. Wade Martin. TRACK Having finished a fine cross-country season, the Ci. W. trackstcrs settled down to training for the indoor track season. G. V. successfully defended both their Virginia State and Scholastic Southern Conference titles. Paced by Bobby Jones, national half mile champion who set a record in the mile as well as winning the half mile in the state meet and then in less than a week set a new record in the I .(MM) yard run at North Carolina, the local thin clad beat the best of southern high schools. Several other boys promised points in future outdoor meets. Dean Gx)ksey. Bob Larsen, Cliff Caplan and Jerry Perry made up the crack G. W. mile relay team that t x)k first place at North Carolina and second in the state meet. Cooksey also won the quartermile at the State meet. Sonny Sanford. Bill Dudrow. and Buck Packard sttxxl out in the hurdles, high jump, and shot put respectively. Art Williams and Gordon Lambdin, and Eddie Beall promised Bobby some gtxxi support in the distance races. Many others could well show up in the coming meets, and those previously named constitute only a few of the many it will take to provide G. W. with a winning track team. 112 Bobby Jones The second annual Alexandria Memorial Relays were held at our stadium April 9. Special mention should go to Bobby Jones who, after winning every cross-country meet he was in, traveled to New York's Madison Square Garden along with his coach, Mr. Ritzgibbon, to win the National Scholastic Mile Champion. This made him the best high school miler in the United States. TRACK: First Row. left to right: Art Williams. Bobby Steward, Clifford Caplen, Jack Carow, Sonny Sanford. Bobby Joes. Jerry Perry. Dean Cooksey. Gordon Lambdin, Bob Larsen. Eddie Ik-all. Second Row: Carroll Simpson. Alan Bauman, Morrison Clements. Richard Pope. Shady Shellhorn, Bill Cohlcntz, Joe Baldwin, (Juries Jones. Edward Banks. Bobby Stamps. Wade Martin. Third Row: Coach Eitzgib-bon. Eugene Wilson. Wendell Saunders. Clyde Spray. Dewey Stewart. John Packard, Tubby Dixon. Buck Packard. Johnny Slifer. Skip Ward. Kenneth Hewitt. Fourth Row: Danny Bragg. Armond Raymond. James Dickinson. Bill Gallahan, Michael McCordy, Crenshaw Hardy, Bob Sinclair. Ruddy May. Peter Miller, Hershell Williams. Austin Morgan. 113 VARSITY BASEBALL. Pint Row. left to right: Fordie Thompson. John Oliver. Lester Scott. Billy Sims. Charles Silex. Julian Everly, Billy Breen. Robert Silex. Second Row: Tommy Pavone. Willie Zchring. Don Richards. Norman Grimm. Iuklie Parks. Melvin Green. Bohbv Via. Third Row: Coach Sander. Erwin Hcinncman, Donnie Hanback. Jim Gahagan. Billy Philyaw, Joe Hensley. Freddie Thomas. BASEBALL Tlie Presidents’ baseball team representing Northern Virginia last year in the State playoffs lost out to Woodrow Wilson, the present State Champs. With eleven veterans returning, the team promised to be as gtxxl as last year's almost unbeatable eleven, if not better. In defending their Northern Virginia title this year they faced three teams. Mr. Vernon became a class A school and replaced Lane High of Charlottesville. The batteries for the Prexies were no problem with ace hurlers Billy Philyaw, Bobo Pavone. and Willie Zehring chucking the old apple to catchers Bob Via and Norman Grimm. Jim Gahagan. Lester Scott, Fordie Thompson. Don Hanback, and George Nolan worked steadily for G. W. on the diamond. In their opening game against Falls Church, the Presidents showed much potential power as they downed their Virginia neighbors, 10-3. With nineteen games remaining to be played, the team had a fine chance to take the Northern Virginia and Virginia State titles. 114 115 1949 Presidents in action, MONOGRAM CLUB First Row, left to right-. Stuart Anderson. Terry Perry, Fordie Thompson. Bobby Via. Ralph Philips. Bill Sweeney, Francis Kavaljian, Teddy Potts. Sonny Harris. Second Row’. Eddie Beall. TommyWilliams. Earl Dixon, Arlen Brown. Sol Block. Eddie Johnson. Willy Zchrin :, Jack Carow, Bobby Jones, John Colangelo, Coach Mackey. Third Rou : Donnie Hanback. Shady Shclhorn. Bill Smith. Bill Dudrow, Eddie Parks. Dean Cooksey. Joe Baldwin. Art Williams. Kenny Hewitt. Fourth Rou-: Jeff MeTiernan. Bob Trites. Buck Packard. Bill Henry, Sonny Sanford. Norman Grimm, Pete Wedel, Wasle Martin. Fifth Row: Nelson Wood. Tony Daukas. Jim ( aha£an. Billy Philyaw. 116 The purpose of the Monogram Club is to bring together the lettermen and athletes of the school. Sponsoring the athletic banquet of G. W. was the main project of the Monogram Club again this year. Many honored and distinguished guests were on hand to witness the presentation of the numerous awards and trophies. Sponsor of the club and head football coach, Mr. Paul Mackey, was presented a large trophy by the 1917 and 1918 football teams. OFFICERS President DONNIE HANBACK Vice President ......................Ted POTTS Secretary .......................... DEAN COOKSEY Treasurer .................................. DEAN COOKSEY Serjeant-at-arms Sol. BLOCK 117 G. A. A. First Row, left to right: Marie Enke, Betty Alexander, Virginia Acton, Pat Simms. Bobbye Hicks. Carol Thatcher, Gladys Rorie, Joan Manian. Secon Row: Betty Mach'arland, Mac Rodriquez. Peg Kaval-jian. Harriet Eubank, Pat Starkey, Jean Knight. Amy Violette. Margaret Jones. Mary Ann Swann. Third Row: Lois Baker. Charlotte Miller, Mary Lou Kelly. Charlotte Benz. Florence Dakin. Mary Catherine Jol-lifTe, Ann Honeycutt. Florence Baldiga. Marcia Furgeson. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION G. A. A. OFFICERS 1948, Top Picture. Kneeling: Gladys Rorie « President). Standing: Amy Violette (Treasurer). Betty Mae Farland (Secretary). Betty Alexander Sergeant-at-Arms). 1949, Bottom Picture. Kneeling: Bobbye Hicks (President). Standing: Mary Ann Swann (Secretary). Betty Alexander (Sergeant-at-Arms ). Virginia Acton (Treasurer. The Girls’ Athletic Association under the sponsorship of Mrs. Gregory provides opportunity for the girls at G. W. to become members of the various teams. To gain membership in the G. A. A. it is necessary to make 100 points. This can be done by participating in various sports and performing stunts and other athletic activities. Upon becoming a member, each girl is given a G. A. A. pin. In her senior year she receives a sch x)l letter. This year leadership was stressed along with good sportsmanship. To get experience in leadership the members of the G. A. A. conducted intra- Mrs. Gregory 118 BASKET3ALL. First Row, kneeling, left to right: Virginia Acton. Marie Enkc, Bobbyc Hicks. Second Ron : Peg Kavaljain. Betty Jean Alexander. Amy Violctte. Pat Simms. Gladys Rorie. Carol Thatcher. J«un Man ian. Mary Ann Swann. murals and assisted in the physical education classes. In addition to selling programs at the football games, the members decorated the goal posts for the Thanksgiving Day game. G. A. A. BASKETBALL List year the basketball team had two games with W. and I.. After a tough game which was won by the opponents, 2 -21, the Cl. A. A.'s came through with a S5-24 victory in the second. The first game of this year was played with Fairfax. The Cl. A. A.'s won by a score of 21-19. They also won a victory against W. and I... the score being 21-20. Return games were played with Fairfax and V. and L. BASKETBALL. FIRST FIVE GIRLS Top Row: Virginia Acton, Amy Violctte. Center: Bobbyc Hicks. Bottom Ron : Gladys Rorie, Marie Enke. 119 SOFTBALL First Rou left to right: Amy Violctte. Hetty Alexander. Peg Kaval jian. Mary Ann Swann. Pat Simms. Second Row: Marie Enke. Bobbyc Hicks, Gladys Roric. Carol Thatcher. Betty MacFarland. The softball ream had a busy season this year both here at G. W. and also away. The G. A. A. played Fairfax twice and dropped both games to them. The team fared better with Mt. Vernon, losing the first and winning the second. The intrepid G. A. A.’s also split their twin bill with W. and I- of Arlington. Falls Church was able to win the first game played but was held to a tie in the second game. 120 Volleyball After much practicing and under the able coaching of Mrs. Gregory, the volleyball team was victorious in both games with W. and L. The first game which was played here was an easy win for the G. A. A. The second game, played away, went into an extra period before the team finally pulled through with a victory. First Row: Marie Enkc. Peg Kav-aljian, Mary Lou Kelley. Amy Violate, Margaret Jones. Second Row: Virginia Acton, Bob-bye Hicks. Gladys Roric. Carol Thatcher, Mary Catherine Jol-liffc. TUMBLING TEAM Betty Alexander, Patsy Allen. Florence Baldiga. Joan Bartlett. Mary Bibb. Ruth Dooley, Pat England, Marie Enke. Kay Enquist. Mary Ann Hatcher, Shirley Hoskins. Barbara McConlougc, Judith Roger. Mary Travers. Amy Violate, Mollie Weaver. The tumbling team was formed this year by Mrs. Gregory. The team consisted of members of the physical education classes who were interested and proficient in stunts, tumbling and pyramid building. They contributed largely to the success of the assemblies on November 12 and 13 during National Education Week. 121 Ljs £ £r s well give x L. FOOTBALL BLUES! “Top Rent-, left It rix.hr : Bob Pickard. W lly Collin. Center: Jo Ann Rodgers. Bottom Rote: Marie Poke-. Becky Hodges. Successfully directed by Mrs. Mary Snider, our cheerleaders inspired Ci. VC','s victorious teams. Full of life and vigor, these hard working people devote many 122 JUNIOR CHEER LEADERS. Kneeling, left to right: Nita Nelson. Roberta Marks. Elva Marshall. First Row: Doris Durrett. Mary McLareon. Francis Crcll. Helen Peyton. Mary Jane Compt. Patsy Smith. Sally Baker. Jean Wiley. Second Row: Martha Jordon. Nancy Paxson, Marlene Currier, Shirley Rhoder, Lee Everett, Doctic Orr. Pat Harrington. Johnny Ann LcComptc. Third Row: June Tucker, Betsy Bear, Mrs. Snider, Suzanne Lee. Diane Walker. hours to practicing the art of leading cheers and songs. Their enthusiastic performances contribute greatly to school spirit at George Washington High. Top Row. left to right: Betty Topping, Shirley Kindrick. Center: Peggy Shaffer. Bottom Row: Betty Holder, Mollie Weaver, Dickie Elliot. 123 MAJORETTES First Row: Barbara Trices. Second Row: Joan Myers, Ann Lester. Third Ron : Maggie Remus, Nancy Himes. Fourth Row: Janet Fowler, Joan Wood. Lending glair.our to our marching hand were the majorettes. POM POM GIRLS l-efl to Right: Katherine King. Anne Auman, Ann Rixey, Mary Ellen Mills, Paula Gould. We had something new at the football games this past year when pom pom girls or color girls led our school songs. 124 Cadets 125 Ix’jt to right: Miller, T. E.; Varner, W. E.; Glasgow, K. M.; Harris, F. R COLOR GUARD Sept. 8 First Semester began 10 Appointments read 1 Informal inspection by Army 11 Holiday 25-28 Holiday Jan. 14 Dance 20-21 Holiday 31 Second Semester began Feb. 2 Appointments read 19 Marine Corps Rifle Tournament 22 Washington Birthday Parade March 19 NR A Rifle Tournament April 14-19 Holiday 29 Winchester (Apple Blossom Festival) May 4 Formal Inspection by Army Competitive Drills W-L Competitive Drills 27 Dance I IKS I SEMESTER Weatherhead, M. N.—Lt. Col. Riddelle, J. P.—Capt. Adjt. Brumback, R. M.—2nd Lt. Tulloch, W. J.—Color S«t. Carroll, J. A.—Color Sj;t. REGIMENTAL STAFF 127 SECOND SEMESTER Laynor, J. E.—Lt. Col.; Gore, L. Y.—Capt. Adj.; Moss, D. I).—Capt.; McLain, J. A.—Capt.; Clements, M. M.—1st Lt.; Brumback, R. M.—2nd Lt. FIRST BATTALION STAFF FIRST SEMESTER Chccke, V. G.—Major Gore, J. A.— 1st Lt. Adjt. SECOND SEMESTER Hawes, J. F.—Major Tcnlcy, R. S.—1st Lt. Adjt. Sumps. R. M.—2nd Lt. SECOND BATTALION STAFF FIRST SEMESTER Rodda, H. E.—Major Tcnley. R. S.— 1st Lt. Adjt. SECOND SEMESTER Shelton. G. E.—Major Kidd. B. J.—Capt. Adjt Jenkins, P. A.—2nd Lt. 128 COMPANY A STAFF FIRST SEMESTER McLain, J. A.—Capt. SECOND SEMESTER Jennings. C. H.—Capt. FIRST PLATOON Harrison, T. H.—1st Lt. 129 SECOND PLATOON Jennings, C. H.—2nd Lt. COMPANY B STAFF FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Gore, L. Y.—Capt. Kuykendall, H. C.—Cape. FIRST PLATOON Hughes. D. T.—1st Lr. SECOND PLATOON Stamps, R. M.—2nd Lt. 130 COMPANY C STAFF FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Moss. D. I).—Cape. Edelen, L. L—Capr. r s r p l a r o o n Edelen. L. L.—1st Lt. 131 SECOND PLATOON Wilke. M. E.—2nd Lt. COMPANY D STAFF FIRST SEMESTER Kelly. T. H.—Capt. SECOND SEMESTER Front Row: Ryan, W. D.; Varner. V. E.; Stout. R. F... Buck Row: Yost. W. F.; Lawrence. S. A.; Myers. N. J.; Bradley. D. V. ; R S 7 P I, A 7 0 () N Kuykendall, H. G—1st Lt. SECOND PLATOON Sheppard, J. B.—2nd Lt. 132 ADVISORY COUNCIL RIFLE TEAM Clements. M. M.—Opt. LIWSKI CLUB Shelton, G. E—Pres. 133 SABER CLUB Kuykendall. H. C.—Pres. CHEVRONS CLUB Boothe, W. A.—Pres. USHER SQUAD Brumbatk, R. M.—2nd Lt. 134 COMPANY G STAFF FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Mills. E. I.—Opt. Mills. E. I.—Capt. FIRST PLATOON Martin, J. A.—1st Lt. 135 SECOND PLATOON Ballard. B. K.—2nd Lt. COMPANY H STAFF FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Mills. J.J.—Capt. Mills. J. J.—Capt. FI R S T PI. A 7 O O N Pistolesi, R.—Is Lt. SECOND PLATOON Bill, N. E.—2nd Lt. 136 FIRST SEMESTER: Shelton, S. D.—1st Lt. SECOND SEMESTER: Shelton, S. D.—1st Lt.; Wasserman, S. B.—2nd Lt.; Eudy, R. T.—2nd Lt. GIRLS’ CRACK DRILL PLATOON Martin, J. A.—1st Lt. BOYS’ CRACK DRILL PLATOON Edelcn, L. L.— 1st Lt. DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS 137 trcjmta ottma AND Qc % ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER. vr. 138 TURNER STUDIO 108 North Washington Street ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA JlifJiL Portraits AL 30J9 We arc very grateful for the privilege of being of service, as official photographers, toward making this year’s “COMPASS” a grand success. 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REALTORS INSURORS King and Washington Streets Alexandria. Virginia Compliments Everything in Sports 'f A FRIEND City Sport Shop 1501 Kin Street Phone 'I'E 6693 ALEXANDRIA. VA. CECILS BARBER SHOP UNION SHOP AL. 1268 1604 Mt. Vernon Avenue Cecil C. Coffman, Mgr. Alexandria, Va. DEL RAY LINOLEUM SHADE SHOP SIX Bill Mtchelbach, Prop. Expert Barbers Working Under Phone AL 1440 202 East Oxford Avenue The Most Sanitary Conditions General Hardware Pittsburgh Paint €f Glass AIR CONDITIONED Plumhimi Supplies Valspar Paints Cf Varnishes Fairlington Shopping Centre Gaines Bros., Inc. I07 I09 DainUerfield Rd.. Kind St. at Union Station ALEXANDRIA. VA. AL. 6151-6152 153 Compliments of Compliments THE DIME STORE °f 1906 Mt. Vernon Avenue A FRIEND Alexandria, Virginia Compliments of Neighborhood Variety Store CLARKE, RICHARD, BACKUS School Supplies AND MONCURE Attorneys Compliments of Compliments THE REMEMBRANCE SHOP °f 1527 Seminary Road “GIFTS” Channel’s Radio Shop 2405 Mt. Vernon Avenue Compliments of Davis Texaco Station Phone AL. 0151 3700 Russell Road Alexandria, Va. TEmple 9654 Bor Better Used Coirs See the Alexandria Used Car Co. 1406 King Street Alexandria, Virginia Phone OVcrlonk ITT Alexandria's Finest Men's Wear Stores • Arrow Shirts • Stetson Hats • McGregor Sports Wear Compliments of • Botany Products • Varsity Town Suits BENDALL PONTIAC • Bostonian Shoes 1625 Prince Street ALEXANDRIA, VA. 1104 King Street—AL8600 Fairlington Center—AL0656 Overlook 1600 Your Hart, Sehaffner Marx Dealer 151 Pest of Luck to G. IF. Graduates PENNEY’S J. C. Penney Co., Inc. People can Graduate every day to OUR EASIER WAY OF LIVING at either of 615-619 King Street AL0800 SHIPLEY’S SELF-SERVICE Alexandria, V irginia LAUNDERETTES 1322 Powhatan Street TEmple 9002 ALEXANDRIA, VA. 3504 Columbia Pike CLebe 0206 ARLINGTON. VA. I'hc store where Roth Storo offer complete wash and dry service Quality Fashion and Price Unite while you shop. to give you the most Hours of both Stores S a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday S a.m. to 5 p.m. tor your money. Ample FREE Pnrkinii Space SAVE TIME, MONEY and EFFORT “One Person Tells Another T. J. Gore J. A. Gore Compliments of CORE S ESSO STATION SOUTH WASHINGTON and WILKES STREETS If you care for your clothes Century Dry Cleaners 3810 Mt. Vernon Avt . Alexandria, Vn. DEL RAY DRUG STORE T. E. CARNEALE. Prop. Re� i. No. 7289 Phone Alexandria 0677 Our modern plant can serve you • 45 MINUITE DRY CLEANING 2004 Mt. Vernon Avenue Del Ray. Alexandria, Virginia • HAT RENOVATING • SHOE REPAIRING • ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRING Dixie Sporting Goods Company • PRESSING WH1LE-U-WAIT 1201 King Street AL. 7369 Call OVcrlook 1855 I'or Pick-up Service Pull Line Hunting and Fishing Equipment 155 At Your Door . , Fresh and Pure Homogenized Vitamin I) Golden Guernsey Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Cream Gilt Edge Butter-Eggs-Cottage Cheese Alexandria Dairy Products Co., Inc. Corner Pitt and Princess Streets Alexandria, Virginia Phone AL 2525 - 2526 or 1 E 5390 156