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

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As Mr Pruet is knoivn idliucss MR. PRUET Pierre, we’re very proud of our friendly principal, Mr. Edgar C. Pruer. His kind and warm interest in the students and also in our activities has endeared him to us all. Before coming to us six years ago, he was principal at Pulaski, Virginia. Pulaski's loss certainly was our gain. In 1928. Mr. Pruet left Alabama U. with his B.A. Degree. After studying law for a year, he entered George Peabody C ollege for Teachers where he earned his M.A. It is nice to have a principal like ours, who is enthusiastically interested in the students and their activities. For our benefit he has promoted a very helpful Guidance Department. The yirls especially appreciate his promoting the enlargement of the Home Ec. Department. The l.ittle Hatchet benefited greatly from his helpful advice and backing. His sincerity will be remembered by us all. Michael Cohen continues a G. W. fad by penning Mr. Pruct’s ‘pep card . 7

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Mrs Carr is known for her kind interest DEDICATION This year it seems appropriate that we dedicate this Compass to Mrs. Virginia Carr, as she came here the same year we did. Tlirough four years she has doctored ' our aches and pains—and often consoled us. We ll always remember the blue Monday mornings we went in for the usual cure-all, an aspirin. Asked what the usual complaint is, Mrs. Carr replied, It used to be upset stomach, until 1 changed the medicine from a peppermint flavor to one a little less appetizing. With her sympathetic personality and her extraordinary understanding of human nature, Mrs. Carr has become a genuine friend to all of us. Well never forget her pleasing smile and gentle ways. Mrs. Carr applies a little color to David White’s eyebrow. 6 This must Ik a knockout class. comments Mrs. Carr as she revives Alan Hclwig.

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And our administration for its efficiency MRS. TOLBERT As assistant principal of girls. Mrs. Tolbert faces many varied tasks for she must answer for the conformance and actions of the girls at G. W. Whether you arc-in her office for advice or on the carpet , you will find her to be a friendly, efficient principal and counselor. MR. GARNER Mr. Garner must handle all sorts of difficult situations. He must go to bat” for all of our Peck's Bad Boys and at the same time figure out an effective correction that will serve its purpose. Understanding. diligence, and a dash of psychology arc necessary for success, and Mr. Garner is an apt combination of all three.