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

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SCIENCE EXPANDS WITH MODERN CONCEPTS MR. WILLIAM HILLMAN Science Department, Head. Chemistry. Science Club Spnn-for. MR. FRANK KAFRIVA Chemistry, Faculty Council, Senior Class Sponsor, Assembly Committee. MRS. MARY MORELAND Biology, Freshman Class Sponsor, Senior Class Sponsor. Commencement. MR. JONATHAN SOUTH Physics, General Science. Senior Class Sponsor, Folk Music Club Sponsor. COL. STANLEY VOSPKR Biology, General Science. Superintendent Advisory Croup. AFTKR HKAT1XG IT to 1926 degrees above zero, then cooling it to 94 degrees below zero. Tommy Sampson is satisfied with some fiendish brew he has just perfected. Oh ves, it’s guaranteed to produce grades of 'C or better on all quizzes, if taken regularly as directed. Now that the Space Age, with all of its scientific as well as mysterious implications, is rapidly becoming a reality, the various courses offered in the science department have become increasingly important. Several new study units have already been added in the past two or three years. In addition, a course in Biology Science Curriculum Study, as well as a new course in Earth Science, have lx cn added this year to the excellent program already offered by this department. In addition, much new demonstration equipment, electrical improvements, and new and improved visual aids have been installed. All of these make it more possible for students to develop a better understanding of the basic and modem concepts in many of the scientific fields as well as their application to everyday living. MISS LULA WHITTAKER MISS ELEANOR WATSON Cmcnl Science. Artronomy Biology. (Huh Sponsor. MR. HERBERT WOOLF Biology. Sophomore Class Sponsor. MRS. DAVID WRIGHT Biology. General Science, Earth Science. 16

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After many years of dedicated service to the Alexandria Public School System, Mr. Irving Lindsey retired. In appreciation of his devotion, the remodeled auditorium was dedicated in his name and a scholarship for the outstanding Mathematics student among the graduating class was established. Yet these honors will Ik long outlived by the memorials in the minds of his fellow teachers and his former students. YOU MEAN THE pretty yellow one is an ellipse?” asks Wendy Woodside as Herl ert Tlwmas tries to explain some r mathematical equipment. HUMANITIES PROBE PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE To encourage understanding of man’s relationship to society, himself, and his surroundings, George Washington High School offered a new course. Humanities, to outstanding seniors. Humanities asked provocative questions, seeking to draw attention to insoluble problems that have puzzled mankind throughout the ages. In practice, the course has been found to stimulate in the student an awareness of “that which money can’t buy.” MRS. MARJORIE EMM German. Humanities, German Club Sponsor, Humanities Team Sponsor. MRS. DORIS HUME English, Humanities, Debate Sponsor. MR. FRANK BARR Music Department Head, Band, Orchestra, Music Appreciation. Humanities, Pep Club Sponsor. CAROL SEDBERRY, VICKI FOSS, and Dick Poole discuss man's relation to his environment during a mid-week seminar in Humanities.

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MISS DOLLY CALLAHAN Social Studies Department Head. National Honor Society Sponsor. MISS KATIIERYNE HAICII Social Studio. World Events Club Sponsor. EAA Reptesen-tative (Council. MRS. RUTH ELGIN Social Studio. Red Cross Sponsor. MRS. SANDRA LEARNED English. Social Studies. miss i oh LICHTENBEBC Social Studies. MR. DAVID LLOYD Social Studies. Cross Country. Winter Track. Spring Track. MR. CHARLES McCLURC MISS GRACE PATCH Sixial Studies. Sixial Studies, Senior Class Sponsor, Caps and Gosvns Chairman. MRS. ELGIN SEEMS pleased with the ropon'- } her class to the question, Who became Emperor of Rome after the death of Rudolf Valentino? ’ SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINE PAST AND PRESENT As the tempo of history accelerates, the need to become not only aware but also understanding of our fellow man has become more evident. Seeking to build bridges of communication and not walls of indifference and prejudice. Social Studies has offered emphasis on common cultures and backgrounds through history, government, and psychology. Keeping in step with today’s world, increased stress has been placed on current events that continually change policies and political ideas. Casting a wary eye to the future while learning of the experiences of nations and people in the past, Social Studies continued to inform its students with its well-rounded curriculum. Understanding the pulse of history, past and present, the George Washington High School graduate is ready to face the world as an educated voter and a prudent citizen. COL. E. C. VAN ORMAN MR. JURE SHIVER MRS. MERCEDES SIMPSON Sixial Studio. Attcmbly Corn- Social Studio. Social Studio. Economics. mittcc Chairman. MISS ELISE SCHARF Social Studio. MRS. MARY VAN ORMAN Social Studio. EEA. VEA. NEA, Memlxrship Ciwnmittcc Chairman. National Education Week Chairman. Superintendent' Advitory Council. MR. LOUIS SCHREINER Social Studio, Raichall, Head Coach. MR. ROBERT YEAGER Social Studio. United Nation Content Chairman. 17