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

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FOREWORD The clock, serving as a constant reminder, plays a very valuable part in your life. It reminds you of things to do, places to go, the friends you have, and important events to come. Throughout the pages of the 1958 Compass” you may see the part that the clock plays in the student’s life. His school day begins with the ringing of the nine o’clock bell when he may attend an assembly or join the other members at the meeting of his favorite club. Classes are next on the schedule of the busy student as he gives book reports, solves equations and answers questions on a test. As the three-thirty bell rings and the last class is over, he finds time for more extracurricular activities. Whether participating in the games or joining in the overall cheering at the pep rallies, the student takes an active interest in sports. His weekend may be composed of attending a dance sponsored by the school or seeing a play. In spite of the enjoyment of his other activities, there is always that last bit of homework to be finished when the hands of the clock show a late hour. ¥■55 WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS? — asks Jack Flowers, Second V. Pres, of (he Student Council, at a regular meeting. FOUR MINUTE RUSH—Students rush to classes in the main building from the shop. 5

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Lasting memories SCIENTISTS IN THE MAKING—Nancy Simpson and Richard McGowan work steadily in their science class. SWEETHEART OF GW—Walter Hite escorts Gay Cameron. Football Queen, at the Thanks-giving Day game between W-L and GW. 4

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In appreciation Mrs. Mary B. Snider has been a member of the English Department of George Washington High School for thirteen years. Prior to this, she taught twenty-five years in other school systems. She prepared for her career by receiving a Bachelor of Science degree at Radford Teachers’ College and a Master of Arts degree at Columbia Teachers’ College. As a senior class sponsor, she assisted in chaperoning the class trip to New York and helped with the Senior Night program. She served on the student awards’ committee for commencement. In addition to teaching five classes of English a day, Mrs. Snider further demonstrated her enthusiasm in the educational profession when she spoke, on Career Day, to the freshmen, who were interested in becoming teachers. She also served as Chairman of the American Education Week for the Alexandria Education Association. Outside interests of Mrs. Snider include the restoration of her present home, which is located on South Fairfax Street, her four grandchildren, cooking, antiques and reading current literature. For her interest shown in the students of George Washington High School, the 1958 graduating class dedicates this Compass” to Mrs. Snider. TEACHERS ARE NEEDED '—says Mr . Snider, when talking to those freshmen, on Career Day, who were interested in becoming teacher .