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

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 .. A place for busy bands 1953 COMPASS” Throughout the ages the hands oj time moved ever fortvard. and behind the face of the clock lie see the evidences of the skilled hands of the past; laboring in prayer, hoisting sails, raised in greetings to red men, creating a new land, signing a Declaration of Independence, taking up arms, signing a Constitution, building a democracy, and a school—one of brick, honoring a great man whose hands helped shape our history. Into your hands we are placing this book. At your fingertips are pictures of your classmates, your teachers, clubs, and various organizations. This is a book for you to enjoy: a book full of memories of your high school days. When you thumb your way through it, yon will remember the girl who always had that certain twinkle in her eyes, or that handsome boy who sat in front of you. Oh, yes, and you’ll also remember the teacher whose leading hands helped you over the many humps” in the road. Our busy hands have worked to keep these memories clear and as sharp as the lines drawn by a compass. 6

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Page 6 8 9 43 69 69 79 93 115 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Here is a note from us to you in which we present the theme of the 5 3 Compass. He is the one we hold in highest esteem. At last the proverbial stately seniors” are sitting on top of the world. They are apprentices on the road of learning. They hold the reins and keep G. W. running smoothly. Their capable hands have helped mold our individual characters, and they remain in our memories as being friends as well as teachers. Precision to the strains of Marche Militaire . They are our acknowledged heroes, the pride of G. W. Variety is the spice of life”, and thus the clubs of G. W. offer variety to the tegular schedule which is comparable to the plum in the pudding . These are the yellow pages” of the Compass.