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

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It was a time for joy SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS—Mr. Gregory. Mr. Hillman. Mr . Snider, Mr. Lindsey. Mr. Bagby and Mr. Murdaugh. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Memories filled with happiness, tears and anxiety were experienced by the members of the 1958 graduating class of GW. In their freshman and sophomore years, they elected class officers and were able to join clubs and participate in sports. Upon reaching their junior year, these activities were continued but many new and exciting events were also experienced. New York bound” was a cry heard from many members of the junior class as they prepared for the class trip. Next came the Junior-Senior Prom with its Hawaiian theme held in the spring. Now we are seniors was a joyful expression because it marked the milestone they had been working toward. It was a time for work as they wrote term papers. It was a time for fun on Senior Day when all the seniors dressed up in their own creations. More fun was had by everyone who attended the Senior Prom. Last, but not least, it was a time for tears as they took the longest, yet shortest, walk of their lives to receive their diplomas. HEAD OF THE CLASS—Officer of the senior clast arc: Jim Gobbel. I'.Prei.. Chandler Van Orman. Prtt.; Carol Irtchner, Stc.

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Freshmen, having the largest class with 584 students, were over twice as large as the Seniors who had 249. The entire student body numbered 1,541. Of the elective courses offered, foreign languages, business courses and math were the most popular with the students. 21

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AT LAST —Robert Fcaganes, January graduate, pauses before walking down the aisle to receive his diploma. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS The president of the senior class, elected early in the year, was Chandler Van Orman. His duties included presiding over the class meetings and setting up and supervising committees for carrying out the class's business. Chandler was co-captain of the football team and a member of the Thespians. Jim Gobbel, the vice president, served in the president’s absence. Jim’s other activities included leading the Quill and Palm and the Spanish Club as their president. The class secretary, Carol Itschner, was appointed by the president. Her duties were to take minutes at the senior class meetings. CHANDLER VAN ORMAN Praidcnt DEENA BERLIANT January Chairman JAMES GOBBEL Vice Preiideut CAROL ITSCHNER Secretary HALLOWEEN HIJINKS—Wanda Rccd marches at the half-time of the Halloween Game between GW and Hopewell. 23