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

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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.

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Assistant Principals Promote Student Interest Charles Edwards Mr. Clarence Paulson obtained his M.A. degree at the State University of Iowa, and is now doing graduate work there, ln addition to ca-ordinating school activi- ties ond finances, Mr. Paulson teaches Saturday morne ing classes at Coe College. I Mr. Paulson would like to see more groups present assemblies during the twenty-five minute homeroom pe- riods. ln this way students could learn more about the different activities, One of Mr, Paulsans duties include supervision of all W.H.S. ticket sales. ri Attendance being one of Mr. Edwards chief re writing out absent slips from 8:00 to 8:30 A.M. in the main office. Mr. Charles Edwards is a graduate of the State Col- lege of Iowa and is presently working to obtain his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. In his second year as Washington's assistant prin- ciple, Mr. Edwards is in charge of discipline and atten- dance, and is supervisor of Forum. Forum is functioning very efficiently, and l hope it will make many advance- ments this year. Clarence Paulson -19 sp0ns.s.i.i..s, he mn often be round