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OUR TOWN-ALL- AMERICA CITY Completed in the fall of 1961, the Tulloch Memorial Gym- nasium is one of four additions to the George Washington campus. PRESIDENTS BASK IN PAST GLORY -LOOK TO YEARS AHEAD The first permanent free school in northern Virginia, Alexandria Academy, was established in 1785 by George Washington. Doctor William Brown, a famous Revolu- tionary War surgeon, was the first president of the Academy. To assure continuation of the free school, George Washington bequeathed one thousand pounds or twenty of his shares in the Bank of Alexandria to Alexandria Academy. Robert E. Lee received his pri- mary education in the pay department of the school. One of the most famous private schools of the early nineteenth century was that of Benjamin Hallowell, a Quaker schoolmaster. It was here that Robert E. Lee, the thirteenth student to enroll, prepared for entrance into the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Lees were only one of the distinguished Virginia fami- lies who sent their sons to the Hallowed school. Because of the increased size of the student body, the Alexandria Academy annexed another building and other free schools appeared in the city. These schools were only on the elementary level, however. It was not until 1915 that Alexandria had a free secondary school, Alexandria High School (presently Jefferson School). George Mason High School (now Mount Vernon Elemen- tary) was later built. An ever-increasing student body necessitated the building of George Washington High School in 1935. The graduating class of 1936 numbered 124 in com- parison with the class of ’65 which numbers 435. Our present faculty of 99 is three times the 1936 size. Former- ly, the school day at George Washington consisted of seven forty-five minute classes with no regular physical education program. The cadet corps for boys served as a physical education substitute. Extra-curricular activities included the Library, Chess, Dance, and Contestants Clubs. There have been four additions to the building: the south wing in 1937, the shop in 1941, the north wing in 1945, and the gymnasium in the fall of 1961. Last summer the task of preparing for the future classes began with the installation of an electrical trans- former to provide more electricity for audio-visual pro- grams. New student and teacher desks, new light fixtures and shades and a new roof are some of the improvements in the building itself. An exhaust fan was placed in the ceiling of the chemistry laboratory enabling safe experi- mentation with poisonus gases. George Washington is preparing to accept its future role in education with Ham- mond High and the new T. C. Williams High School. Not satisfied with basking in past glory, the faculty and students of George Washington High School look forward to the future with confidence. With a modern and up-to-date curriculum, the graduates of this school can take their places in this or any community and cap- ably assume places of leadership and respect. 3
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THE COMPASS PROUDLY SALUTES HISTORIC PAST POINTS WAY TO PROMISING FUTURE In 1669 William Berkley, governor of the British colony Virginia, granted to Robert Housing six thousand acres of land for bringing one hundred and twenty colo- nists to the area. During the same year, this land, which included the future site of Alexandria, was sold to John Alexander for 6,600 pounds of tobacco. By act of the Virginia General Assembly, Alexandria was founded in 1748 on a parcel of land containing sixty acres. The following year this land was divided into eighty-four lots of half an acre each. At the direction of the trustees, the town was called Alexandria for the Alexander family. It was originally settled by Scottish merchants. The city prospered as a thriving port dur- ing colonial days, surpassing the port of New York and rivaling that of Boston. By act of the General Assembly in 1789, the State of Virginia ceded to the federal government a portion of its territory, including Alexandria, to make a ten- mile square area for the seat of the government of the United States. Thus, until 1846, when it was again declared to be an integral part of the Commonwealth, Alexandria was included in the District of Columbia. In 1852 it became known as the City of Alexandria and has remained to this day one of three cities of the United States having the unique distinction of being an independent city without any county affiliation. Alexandria was strategically located for the defense of the British colonies, and for this reason in 1755, Gen- eral Braddock arrived with his army from England to reinforce American troops fighting the French. His forces were drilled in Alexandria’s old Market Square. During the Revolutionary War, Alexandria was a center of ac- tivity. Many French volunteers frequented the city and The recommended Marine Terminal Development is only one example of the commercial revitalization of the city ' and waterfront. If successful, the development program will once again make Alexandria a port for sea-faring vessels. it was used as a safekeeping place for Hessian prisoners. During the War of 1812, the defenseless city surrendered to the invading British forces. In 1827 a benevolent society composed of Quakers was organized, with Thomas Jacobs as president and Benjamin Hallowell as secretary, to aid freed slaves. A petition was signed by prominent Alexandrians asking the end of slavery, but it was ignored by Congress. Alex- andria riflemen served with Colonel Robert E. Lee in suppressing John Brown and his raiders at Harper’s Ferry. The city became a no-man’s land during the Civil War. For the four-year duration of the war, it was occupied by the Union Army, but Confederate raids near the city were frequent. In 1863 the restored government of Virginia was moved from Wheeling, West Virginia to Alexandria. Federal hospitals were established here and prison ships were anchored in the harbor. From its beginning more than two hundred years ago, Alexandria today is a thriving community with a population of 115,000. In 1921 the municipal gov- ernment was changed to a City Manager plan with a City Council consisting of seven members at large. Though at the time the city charter stated that the mayor of Alexandria would be chosen by these seven councilmen, this system was changed in 1956 so that our mayor is now elected by popular vote. Looking toward the future, the planning commission is making great progress in revitalizing some of the older areas of historic Alexandria through urban renewal. The Mudtown project, which will provide twenty-nine single family lots, and the new T. C. Williams High School are in the process of being completed. Down- town revitalization is centered in an eight-block com- mercial area in the heart of the historic business dis- trict. A conservative estimate of this phase, known as the Gadsby Urban Renewal Project, is S20,000,000. Alexandria looks ahead to a bright future. P -on Tue Library of Virginia ' Richmond, VA
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It’s 4:00 P.M. Don Matthews, Sandy Scaffido, and Beth Gruits struggle into the murky twilight as they grapple with the imponderable complexities of measuring the volume of gases collected over water rather than mercury. If you-all don’t think that Na + Cu = FeO, then . . . you’re right!” Mr. Hillman, in his usual suave, unruffled manner says, Now, you-all see V ' = V X X . Now isn’t that simple enough?” HE FASHIONS BRIGHT YEARS AHEAD The graduating class of 1965 dedicates its Compass to Mr. William Hillman. Father, golfer and teacher, Mr. Hill- man has quiet originality which leaves more than enough room for a bubbling personality. Friendliness is an intangi- ble quality, yet a personality overflowing wfth smiles and jolly laughter makes the head of the Science Department one of the most likable teachers GW has ever been hon- ored to have. The Class of 1965 feels they cannot thank Mr. Hillman enough for the tireless efforts that he has made in guiding and instructing the students of George Washington High School for the past twenty-nine years. Mr. Hillman, who has taught chemistry, biology and physics at George Washington since 1935, graduated from Emory and Henry College, where he played varsity foot- ball for three years. He first taught in Alabama and Tennessee, where he c cached football, basketball and baseball teams. Coming to Virginia, he first instructed at George Mason High School. He then transferred to George Washington, which was then beginning its first year. Having served as Student Council sponsor for four- teen years, he sponsored this year’s senior class. An ar- dent golfer, Mr. Hillman races to the tee at eleven o’clock at night to place his club in the golf ball rack. At four the next morning, he is first on the course. Sir Francis Bacon once said, Accomplishment makes a ready man.” Mr. Hillman has accomplished remarkable success in a world where success is extremely limited. The Class of 1965 feels proud that they may dedicate their year book to a man who is admired by all and liked by all who know him. 4
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