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

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MRS. MARY SEAY Librarian MRS. DORCAS DRURY Librarian MISS SUE FLORANCE Librarian MAINTENANCE, Front Row: Robert Haley, Lewis Bigsby, Fred David, Elmer Gordncr. Second Row: J. P. Pollard, Charles Dinkcn, Louis Walker. Third Row: David Stompe, Archie Powell, Clarence Robinson. LIBRARY GW's library has a wide variety of books available for the students' use. Some categories include: novels, biographies, autobiographies, and o large collection of reference books. Each year the library adds many new and interesting books to its shelves. The library also keeps many valuable magazines ond newspapers available for the students. One of the newer books at GW is the Hammond World Atlas, won by GW students on It's Academic. Mrs. Mary Seay, the head librarian, ond her staff are always on hand to help students. Louis polishes the bronze bust of George Washington which was given to the school by the combined dosses of 1959 ond 1960.

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MR. FRANK BARR send, Orchcstro; Instrumental Music; Sponsor, Music Club; Sponsor, Majorettes; Co-sponsor, Senior Closs MISS JANE BIVENS Soys' Glee Cluo, Ensemble, Fresh. S • s' Chorus, Adv. Girls' Chorus MR. VERNON CLARKE Driver Educotion; Ass't Fresh. =ootboll Cooch; Ass't. J.V. Basketball Cooch MUSIC The Music Deportment :ifers both instrumental 3rd vocal music. Mr. r'ank Barr, the head of —e department, teaches — e Senior and Reserve 5 ends, and the Orchestra. Mr. Barr is olso in charge : the mojorettes. Miss Jane Bivens instructs the Advanced 3 -'s' Chorus, Girls' Chor--s and the Ensemble. The Music Department ruts on several concerts :--d a special Christmas r'ogrom. The Music Club s also sponsored by the :-erartment. DRIVERS' EDUCATION In this course, students ram the correct and safe — e'hods of driving. Drive's Education includes essons in the classroom :-d practical application these lessons in a dual rr-rrol car. This course s offered in place of :-.$ical Education. Mr. e'non Clarke is the in-sr-uctor. MRS VIRGINIA CARR School Nurse v SS PHYLLIS TAYLOR ---« Economics, Depf. Head; Soo'-scr, Future Homemokers of America Mrs. Carr works on doily heolth records of the students ot G.W. CLINIC HOME ECONOMICS Under the supervision of Mrs. Virginia Carr, R.N., the Clinic is a resting place for a sick or injured student. Mrs. Carr has been at GW for fourteen years ond deserves a vote of thanks from the student body, most of whom see her several times during the year. Each period, as o substitute for Physical Education, two junior or senior girls assist Mrs. Carr. This department, under the guidance of Miss Phyllis Taylor, teaches its students how to cook, sew, and practice home safety. There are elective courses and each is o terminating semester subject. The department also sponsors the Future Homemakers of America Club. •. SS MONNA SCHAPER Heme Economics

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=i GRACE RODAHAVER Dietitian MR. HARRY CHILD Building Engineer •=. WILLIAM LANDRUM Night WotcHman La ETERIA STAFF—Front Row: Mrs. Lacy, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. - ■ - Second Row: Doris Pedone, Mrs. Tourart, Mrs. Moc Duty, - Ruth Sicbert. BAKERS AND COOKS, Front Row: Cary Lefler, Cory Morrinof, Julie Elvcrson, Edith Holl. Second Row: Maude Dconcr, Lillie Myers, Lilion Venson. Third Row: Blossom Scoffido, Elizabeth Smith, Dorothy Davis.