Groveton High School - Tigerama Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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School f: Mr. Clyde W. Gleason Mr. Robert F. Daves Mr. C. Turner Hudgins 8 i Bound Mr. W. T. Woodson Long before any of us were thinking about the principles in¬ volved in Algebra, Chemistry, Latin, and American History, the Fairfax County School Board was considering the building of a new high school in this area. As far back as 1952 the School Board began its search for the appropriate location. Upon studying a survey, the Popkins Lane site proved to be the most desirable and it contained the required 22 acres. In July of 1954 the ground was broken. For those of us watch¬ ing the progress of the growing building it was a long two years. Then in September, 1956, we arrived, writing the first chapter of Grove- ton’s history in the roll books. It is hard for us to realize the cost involved in the building of a school the size of Groveton. Not counting the new wing or the cost of the land, the bill was $1,649,000. We commend the school board on their foresight in our present building and planning the addition to accommodate the area’s grow¬ ing need. Mr. Theodore S. Heriot Mr. Samuel S. Solomon Mr. Woodson and Mr. Harold Ford, assistant superintendent of instruction, visit our school. Mr. Hillis Long Hi u Mr. Merlon S. Parsons

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Adminiatnation I realize now the many problems in having a smooth-running school, especially the first year. During the spring of 1956 I dropped in on a meeting at Bucknell school of Mr. Ches- ley and the future Groveton faculty. There was such a friendly atmosphere that I was certain that Groveton would get off to a good start. I was also aware of the wonderful challenge the teachers felt faced them in opening a new school. Early in the fall, a deep friendship had developed among the teachers, a bond I ob¬ served by looking in on their picnics and din¬ ners. It was only natural that this friendliness would be contagious and would spread among the faculty and students. It was satisfying to know that whenever I was confused about anything there would al¬ ways be someone willing to help and advise me. The administration and faculty did much to nurture growth during our first year. 7

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A dminiat nation MR. EMORY CHESLEY Mr. Chesley, our Principal, received his A.B. from Western Mary¬ land and his M.A. from George Washington University. He was assis¬ tant principal and classroom teacher at Fairfax High. He began his duties as head of this school in February, 1956. A Message from Our Principal Groveton High School is the embodiment of faith in you and future generations. This is the expression of the value of educa¬ tion which strives toward strong character, leader¬ ship and scholarship that may prove of worth to our world. It is the dream that Groveton High School may help give direction to life through high ideals, principles and knowledge and that when you leave you will be richer, better, wiser, because of having attended. MRS. RUTH MEAD Our guidance director, Mrs. Mead received her B.A. from .Ameri¬ can University, and is doing her graduate work at George Washington University. She came to Groveton from Annandale, where she was teacher and councilor of the 8th grade. Previously she taught at Fair¬ fax and Washington, D.C. MR. ROBERT PHIPPS Mr. Phipps, our assistant principal, was awarded his B.S. by the West Virginia Institute of Technology and his M Ed by University of Maryland. He previously served as assistant principal of Annandale and taught Industrial Arts at Fairfax High School. Along with his duties as Assistant principal, he is co-spon- sor of the Student Government here at Groveton. 9