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

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DEDICATION T' e ' 962 COMPASS is dedicoted by the graduating c:css cf George Washington to Mr. Willis D. Bowman. - Bow-nan has been our chief guidance counselor for he pcs five years, through junior high school at Jef--e-son end senior high school here. In this capactiy, Mr. Bowman has offered his much-needed and respected ccvice in areas which may well affect the future of each student. Mr. Bowman was born in Greenville, Tennessee. In 1950, he graduated from East Tennessee State with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Before coming to GW, Mr. Bowman worked in many fields of business. He served os the principal of a Green County, Tennessee, high school, where he also coached the basketball team. In 1957, Mr. Bowman became the guidance counselor at Jefferson Junior High School and a year later came to GW, where he is now senior counselor. Mr. Bowman is an active citizen of the community. He is a family man with a home in Fairfax. He is a member of the Alexandria Toastmasters' Club, the V.F.W., and the American Legion. He is also an Elk and a Mason. Some of Mr. Bowman's interests include golf, fishing and hunting, and tinkering with his Hudson. Many students of GW have had the privilege of receiving Mr. Bowman's aid for as long as five years. Perhaps, however, it is not until the senior year that the student can realize the value of this service. Mr. Bowman has planned the scholastic schedule of each pupil of the class. As the senior year now draws to a close, few cannot appreciate the vast amount of work Mr. Bowman has done in administering College Board Exams, helping students to select colleges and employment, and completing scholarship recommendations. As a small token of appreciation, the class of 1962 dedicates the COMPASS to the person who they feel has been inspirational to them during their high school education. With heartfelt thanks, therefore, this dedication goes to a man who has shaped our futures—Mr. Willis . Bowman. WILLIS D. BOWMAN Mr. Bowman relaxes ot his desk in the guidance office. 4

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