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

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MR. WILLIAM HILLMAN Science, Dept. Heod; Chemistry; Co-Sponsor, Sr. Closs MR. JAMES FORD Biology; Cooch, Cross Country; Ass't. Coach, Trock MR. NICHOLAS GARNER Physics, Biology Mr. Hillmon watches os Spiros Anthony completes an experiment. SCIENCE Under Mr. Williom Hillman's guidance, the Science Department provides students with a wide variety of subjects, including general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Since only one year of science is required for graduation, many students do not take advantage of the opportunities offered at GW. One of the major projects of the department is the Annual Science Fair. Students from GW, Francis Hammond, and Jefferson High Schools may participate in this activity. Because science is becoming an increasingly important subject, the school has built a new chemistry laboratory. It was first put to use in 1961. MR. FRANK KAPRIVA General Science, Chemistry MR. WAYNE HAMILTON Biology, Generol Science; Sponsor, Biology Club MRS. MARY MORELAND Generol Science, Biology; Co-Sponsor Fresh. Goss Commencement Supervision for Girls MRS. MARGARET SYKES Biology; P.T.A. Executive Council MISS LULA WHITTAKER Generol Science; Choir. Science Fair; Sponsor, Astronomy Club; Board of Directors, Northern Vo. Science Foirs

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MISS DOLLY CALLAHAN Sociol Studies, Dept. Head; :s.cho!cgy; Sponsor, Debate; Sponsor, Quill Palm MR. PETER BABICH Social Studies MISS KATHERINE BAUGH Sociol Studies; Sponsor, World Events Club SOCIAL STUDIES v ss Dolly Callahan is the head of the Social Studies De-:c—ent, which consists of twelve teachers. cur years of social studies are offered at GW, but only ears are needed for graduation. These two required ::--ses include American and Virginia history, and American : c Virginia government, in the junior and senior years, selectively. Extra courses offered to students are: economic geography, :. • ecology, world history, and consumer education. MRS. RUTH ELGIN Social Studies; Sponsor, Jr. Red Cross MRS. DORIS GRIFFIN See 31 Studies; Choir. Welfare Comm., A.E.A. MR. DAVID LLOYD Sociol Studies MISS GRACE PATCH Sociol Studies M ss HELEN PATTERSON Sociol Studies MISS ELISE SCHARF Sociol Studies MR. LOUIS SCHREINER Sociol Studies; Coach, Fresh. Boskctboll, Vorsity Boseball MRS. MERCEDES SIMPSON Social Studies, Consumer Education; Choir., American Education Week

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V SS CHARLENE KIRACOFE -ir-l c;e. Dept. Head; Latin; Sponsor, Latin Club .'RS NORMA CALHOUN Spanish, English v SS ALBERTA GRANT French MISS ISABELLE HALL Icc-’Sh; Sponsor, Sponish Honor Society MRS. CLARICE LYNN Scc- sh; Sponsor, Sponish Club; Closs Rings MRS. ANN NORVELL French, English LANGUAGE The Language Department is headed by Miss Charlene Kiracofe and hos seven teachers. Three years of a language ere offered and, if the defend is great enough, a fourth year can be added-”wo years are required in order to receive college credit for one course. One of the greatest aids ro the Language Department -as been the addition of a Lingua Van . This vehicle enables the student to record and play back his voice while the teacher listens. ART Under the direction of Mr. Charles Mosson, the Art Department instructs students in many fundamentals of art work and also encourages students in art appreciation. Each year the department holds an art carnival. In it, students are recognized for their artistic ability. The carnival is held in the spring. The Art Department is also responsible for the Decorate Your Door Contest held before Christmas. Awards are presented to the homerooms which ore judged the winners in certain categories. MR. CHARLES MOSSON Art, Dept. Head VR THOMAS DOWNING Art MISS MABEL MARTIN Art; Sponsor, Art Club