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In Memory Of Jennifer Irene Ignacio (August 15, 1961-September 16, 1977) It is said that only the good die young. This certainly holds true for George Washington's student and Varsity Cheerleader, Jennifer Ignacio. She was only 16 years old when she died in an automobile accident on September 16, 1977, on the way to Washington's first var- sity football game. jeni was well liked by all those who knew her and loved by those who were close to her. Her death touched every student at Washington, even those who never had the pleasure of knowing her. The bulletin announcement, the moment of silence that was observed in her memory over KGW, the letters of sympathy sent to Washington from various schools and posted in the main hallway, showed those who didn't know her that she was a very special young lady. It is a football tradition for a team to dedi- cate the season and wear black bands on their jerseys when a member of the team passes away. This year's Varsity Football Team dedi- cated the season to Jeni. They wore black bands on their jerseys because she was a member of the team. During the Summer of '77 Jeni typed letters, ran errands, and looked up the eligi- bility of each player on the team. She never missed a pre-season passing league game. Jeni cheered her heart out for her Eagles and in return the Eagles football team played their heart out for their Jeni. Jeni will always be loved and missed by everyone, but no matter how many years pass, Jeni will never be forgotten ... Cheer on, Jeni, we'll always love you! 2
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Dedication Chad Reade m Lillian Powell Chad Reade has been with the GWHS Boy's P.E. Department since 1948, and became head of the de- partment in 1963. During his thirty year career at Washington, he has served as coach to four cham- pionship teams. In 1953, Mr. Reade, as assistant coach, helped lead Washington's track team to victory. Later in 1958 our tennis team also emerged victorious. In additon, Mr. Reade coached Washing- ton's first AAA Football Championship in 1960. Finally, his latest triumphs as a coach took place with Washington's complete sweep of the AAA, and the All Metropolitan fencing competitions. Mr. Reade has taught many such notables as John- ny Mathis, Bob Hurley, Kelly Waterfield, and Jimmy Sochor. Five principals have been at Washington during the past thirty years. “Washington, says Mr. Reade, is still Number One in the city. He is retiring to the mountains to go fishing, and all of us at Washington wish our best to Chad Reade. Thank you for your dedication to our school. As the Class of 1978 bids farewell to George Wash- ington High this June, so will Mr. Edward Gorham. Mr. Gorham will be retiring, thereby terminating a 40 year devotion to teaching. Mr. Gorham's teaching career began at Cal Berk- eley in 1938. He was a teaching assistant in math while attending graduate school. At the time, he aspired to attain a Ph.D. and to become a college instructor. However, he found himself the victim of a wantonly cruel depression. With not much of a choice, he had to abandon his aspiration. Mr. Gorham received his appointment as a full time teacher in 1943. His first assignment was at Francisco Junior High in 1946. He taught math and science. In 1947, Mr. Gorham was assigned to what was to become his home school , George Wash- ington High. He taught math, chemistry, and phy- sics during his first years at Washington, before settling into one subject. Mr. Gorham has taught physics exclusively for 29 years. Mr. Gorham has devoted a great deal of his own free time over the years to the gargantuan task of correcting programming errors. He thereby de- serves due acclamation from the entire student body. Mr. Gorham has been a devoted teacher who thoroughly enjoys his work. He retires with a grin, a scowl, and the tears of many yesterdays. We bid him the fondest of farewells for a job magnani- mously done. Edward Gorham At the end of the fall semester, a good friend, Mrs. Lillian Powell, one of our three vice-principals, wound up a long and exciting career in education. Mrs. Powell only spent three years at Washington, but she said they were the happiest of her career . Her career started in New Orleans Louisiana and fin- ally brought her to the Bay Area before coming to Washington. Her broad education includes a B.A. at Dillard University in Louisiana, a Master's in Art at S.F. State College and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Mississippi. While at Washington, under three different prin- cipals, Saul Madfes, Ralph Kauer, and Allen Tor- lakson, Mrs. Powell saw three classes graduate. She has received many favorable responses from stu- dents and teachers. She now plans to do a great deal of traveling. We here at Washington will truly miss Mrs. Powell because of the great work she did and the warmth and friendship she gave us. Thank you.
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