George Washington High School - Surveyor Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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HOWARD NILSEN President Under the leadership of Howard Nilsen, presi- dent, and Dorothy Hobbs, vice president, the high senior class has played a prominent part in the school activities this term. A senior advisory board was inaugurated to help the low sophomores get acquainted with the student body and school regulations. Each senior on the board was given five incoming sophs to advise. The seniors helped them with their studies, their difficulties, and their troubles during their first time in a new school. Another event of the semester was the Senior- Sophomore Reception. A dance was held in the library as a get-together for the youngest and the oldest of Washington's classes. The very big worry for Charles Smith, treas- urer. was to keep the expenses down. In order to help defray graduation expenses, a theater party was given by the senior class at the New Balboa Theater. Entertainment was supplied be- tween pictures. It consisted of an amateur hour with talent from the school. A prize was given to the winner who turned out to be Cecile Tierney with her imitations of screen stars. Other mono- Dorothy Hobbs Charlotte Alger Charles Smith Vice President Secretary Treasurer High Senior Class Officers logues, dances, and songs added to the enjoyment of the affair. To add to the class social program the senior class held a luncheon under the direction of its president. This affair was held in the cafeteria, November 23. Along with the generous slices of turkey given each person went a considerable amount of entertainment. The affair of great importance to all graduat- ing classes is the Graduation Dance which was held on December 11. This dance is expected to set a standard for all future graduating classes. All senior affairs were capably recorded by Charlotte Alger, class secretary. The notes are read at each senior meeting if so voted. Miss Marie Kirwin, senior adviser, is to be congratulated on the w'ay she had the seniors toe the mark. Had it not been for her careful check of all seniors, many might not have been able to graduate this term. Miss Kirwin spent much of her valuable time and energy outside and inside of school helping graduates reach the high school requirements. She also will be the one who will see to it that graduation exercises run smoothly. Class of December, By Shirley Kahn 937 We wish that we could think of a way To tell the students why We leave this sturdy school behind With many a tremulous sigh. When first we came, this building Was hollow, empty, and new, And many a noiseless echo Cried out as we w'ent through. Page Fourteen

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The Executive Committee, the law making body for the United Students of George Washington High School. Executive Elected representatives from each registry class make up the majority of the Executive Commit- tee. The student body officers also attend the meetings, with Dick Mangan presiding and Ro- schcllc Paul recording the proceedings. Mr. W. A. Wieland is the faculty adviser. The board retains the power, among other things, to appropriate money for activities and organizations, to call and supervise elections, to grant awards and honors in the name of the school, to propose amendments to the constitution, and to discuss issues for improvements. A roster of the representatives includes: Edith Bercovitch, Rita Schrager, Joan Herrick, Betty Figlcy, Jean Hosmer, Mary Bracken, Katherine Haines, Marina Swan, Roschelle Paul, Sadye Pin- kus, Robert Fischer, Nancy Glazer, Rene Dutriz, Esther Beattie, Marie Shegog, Ruth Barrish, Julius Committee Hipshman, Jean Tallman, Stewart Gross, Philip Damner, Dominic Guisso, Barbara Campbell, Ardelle Houghton, Helen Murray, Joe Cohen, Mary Trusscll, Frank Belton, Alice Haslett, Mar- jorie Muller, Virginia Strett, Katherine Wright, Eleanor Schwarz, John Me A tee, Malcolm MacKil- lop, Julio Castelli, Donald Chapman, Melton Pur- cell, Elfrieda Strahlendorf, Robert LcBaron, Har- vey Decter, Yolanda Gomez, Sophie Bauder, Frank Berman, George Sinitzin, Ruth Linane, Stanley Gilbert, Mentor Taylor, Martin Tarpey, Jean Cramer, Alice Bothe, Robert Hendrick, Ray Conlisk, Robert Barsocchini, Edgar Long, Ira Smith, Bob Reynolds, Pat Bergman. During the Fall '36 term, a constitution, com- piled by Mr. W. A. Wieland, was accepted by the members of the Executive Committee after much discussion and many changes. FALL 36 OFFICERS Marcus Lois Howard William Jane Gordon Steinberg Samuel Nilscn Cohn Mayer Mailloux Athletic Mgr. Vice President Treasurer Custodian Secretary Yell Leader Page Thirteen

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FALL '36 OFFIC ERS Richard Mangan June Riley Barbara Rosenbaum President Vice President Secretary SPRING '37 OFFICERS Howard Nilsen Jane Mayer June Riley President Vice President Secretary MISS MARIE KIRWIN Senior Adviser When first we came, there were no chairs, So we sat upon the floor. The teachers couldn't work at all, And we could do no more. When we’d just got over being lost, To add to all our cares. We had to remember when, and which. And where we could use the stairs. There were many strange faces and voices, A cloudy and threatening sky; All of the students left schoolmates behind In coming to Washington High. When all of the wanderers gathered, They were given the student rule. It was that which brought them together And made them a close-knit school. When all the matters were straightened out And all the wrongs were righted, There were rallies and social functions To make us feel united. A few events of interest To students one and all, Who’ve been here since the school began. Are not hard to recall. The biggest event of the whole first term Was the Charity Football game. We won three cups, and so we made A strong first bid for fame. Remember the urging there was to buy The first student body card? Remember when the building settled And the courts were cracked and jarred? One night ve had an Open House. To friends our work was shown, In progress and achievement They saw we st x d alone. With the leaving of Miss Pence We knew our first regret. All the work she did for us We know we'll not forget. There was a day for Clean Up, Hello' and Camera Day,' Fun at the P.-T.A. game Where sportsmanship held sway. Then came the highest spirits; The season tor basketball; Then, after victory and triumph, The spring turned into fall. Now, for the first time, a journal, A Senior Advisor)' Board, A full school and even a football team By others no longer ignored. First like a whispering eaglet, Then like a full grown bird. The eager voices of Washington Clamor to be heard. Now as we face graduation. Which means leaving far behind All of our friends and the classes (And we didn’t think we’d mind) We feel a little sorry. And we breathe a wistful sigh. We know that we're regretful. But we still can’t tell you why. Page Fifteen