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

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 THIS IS YOURS! —Mr. Lindsey hands to Barbara Sanchez her Senior stationery while Tommy Ramey looks on. in tfjese pages SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The 1956-57 school year was an active one for members of the Senior Class. However, in the midst of it all, they took time out to review the years spent at G.W. One memory that stood out was the first time they entered G.W. as Freshmen. The awe they felt for upperclassmen soon disappeared at the beginning of the Sophomore year. During that year, they sponsored a food dance and joined many clubs. Preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom found them as Juniors working hard for the Big Night. Then, at last, they were Seniors. After election of Senior Class officers, it was the seniors' pleasure at class meetings to vote class dues of two dollars per student; to dedicate the Compass”; to sponsor a four hundred dollar scholarship to a worthy recipient; to donate a gift to the school; and finally to make preparations for the Senior Prom which was held at Arlington Towers. In the early spring, speakers for the commencement exercises were chosen from those seniors who competed on a basis of presentation of original speeches. I WILL —John Papagcorgc administers the Quill and Palm oath bara Hall. Bob Gibbs. Betty Gaines. Billy Fidlcr, Priscilla Davis, to Ruth Winters. Frank Reed. Jeanette Padgett, Sandra Nuhn. Bar- Danny Costello and Rhoda Amorky. Page Eight

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS The Chief Executive of the Senior Class was Bob Garda. Setting up committees for different activities, presiding over the Senior Class meetings, and portraying Mr. Pruet on Senior Day were some of his duties. Bob was co-captain of the track and basketball teams, participated in football, and was Parliamentarian of the Quill and Palm. He was also a member of the Dance and Monogram Clubs, and Student Council. Bob Gibbs, the Vice-President, assisted the President in his responsibilities and presided over meetings in the Prexie’s absence. Bob participated in football and baseball, and was a member of the Dance and Monogram Clubs. Rose Barber, Secretary of the Senior Class, was appointed by the President and Vice-President. Besides keeping the Senior Class minutes, Rose was a member of the Quill and Palm, the Quill and Scroll, and Assistant Feature Editor of the Surveyor”. She was also a participant in the Dance and Spanish Clubs. The January Chairman, elected by the January graduating class, was Rocky Rothrock. He presided over the commencement exercises. ROBERT GARDA ROBERT GIBBS President Vice-President ROSE BARBER Secretary HAMILTON ROTHROCK January Chairman SENIOR APPROVAL—Sarah Myers looks on as Mr. Gregory. Mr. Hillman, and Mr. Murdaugh, Senior Class Sponsors. advise Dave Martin and John Kahler. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Adjutant—Adj. Advanced Chorus—Adv. Chorus Assistant—Ass't. Association—Ass'n. Captain—Capt. Committee—Comm. Diversified Occupations—D.O. Editor—Ed. Executive—Exec. First—1st Freshman—Fresh. Future Business Leaders of America—F.B.L.A. Future Farmers of America—F.F.A. Future Homemakers of America—F.H.A. Future Teachers of America—F.T.A. Girls' Athletic Association—G.A.A. High School—H.S. Historian—Hist. January—Jan. Junior—Jr. Junior Varsity—J.V. Lieutenant—Lt. Major—Maj. Parliamentarian—Pari. President—Pres. Publicity—Pub. Second—2nd Secretary—Sec. Senior—Sr. Sergeant—Sgt. Sophomore—Soph. Treasurer—Trcas. Vice-President—V.Pres. • ine SELECTED PREXIES —The Senior Class officers arc Rose Barber. Sec.; Bob Garda. Pres.; Bob Gibbs, V. Pres.; and Mr. Lindsey. Sponsor.