George Washington High School - Monument Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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I The part of Woshington's scene that influences us the most each day is the teachers and administration. We see them as dictators, policemen, and rule makers, but they all have reasons for wanting W.H.S. students to develop themselves as good citizens with traits of initiative, intel- ligence, and responsibility. They know as we do that Washington is one of the best schools and they are trying to deal with each student and guide him to become an indi- vidual. When this school was barn it was without tradition or reputation. Under the care- ful guidance and direction of our faculty and administration students have gained a place of distinction in the eyes of ed- ucators throughout the country.

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Birdsell Believes In Student - Faculty Co-operation V, . t.' I ,., Fl .l I' , I I i 1 L, l. R . F, Don Birdsell, Principal outing the wuts. ot the school yew, Mr. Birdsell spears many iam., to imiiy, students, and parents. . 18 . Here in your copy of the Monument is recorded a very important chapter of your life. With the assistance of an ex- cellent faculty, a truly outstanding student body, and a fine school plant, I am certain that you have taken great strides this year in preparing yourself for good years aheadl Your academic gains and co-curricular participation are always highly important. Use these positive factors to make the world an even better place in which to live. I am a firm believer in the strengths of today's high school students. If the Washington High family as recorded in this Monument is an indication af our adults of tomorrow, then great should be our expectations for the future. Knowing you, Mr. or Miss Washington High, I have every reason to pre- dict that these expectations will be fulfilled. Don Birdsell Mr. Don Birdsell has been a teacher and a principal in small and large schools alike. During these years he has seen o steady improvement in the educational methods and facili' ties of schools. Mr. Birdsell is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where he received his B.A. degree. He obtained his M.A, from the University of Minnesota and is presently work- ing on advanced credit from the University of Iowa. His family includes his wife, son, and daughter. He is in- terested in reading, playing bridge, and model railroads. There seems to be a trend toward greater capabilities of each student. He thinks that students are continually improv- ing their appearance and aims, and their achievements are greater. Mr. Birdsell believes these have occurred because of ever expanding counseling and guidance services, the national emphasis on education, and better facilities in the home.