JEB Stuart High School - Sabre Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Library Scene. Librarians: Mrs. Siegel and Mrs. Krilo. □ Administrative Intern, Mr. Griswald. Mr. Morton , Assistant Principal for Administration. Mrs. Leewe. Mrs. Hudgins. Mr. DeVier, Administrative Assistant to Mr. Mason. FACULTY

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FACULTY □ 18 W. Leon Mason, Principal. Mr. Arndt, Assistant Principal for Instruction. ADMINISTRATION J.E.B. Stuart is proud to have had such a fine team of officials heading our Administration this year. Principal W. Leon Mason has again shown his capability in supplying the leadership and guidance which has made our school what it is today. The number of years he has spent in improving Stuart is gratefully remembered by past and present pupils, and his sincere interest in the welfare of all students has instilled in us a warm respect for him. Decisions, decisions, decisions were heaped upon Mr. Arndt, Assistant Principal for Administration. Only part of his all-encompassing job this year was to provide for the purchase of textbooks, an operation carried out under a strict budget. It’s surprising, then, that he still managed a smile for every student and teacher who passed through his door. Added to the group of officials were Mr. Morton, Assistant Principal for Administration, and Mr. DeVier, Administrative Assistant. They have admirably managed to “keep the peace” by maintaining a strict disciplinary standard, while preserving a friendly atmosphere. The fact that he was repeatedly mistaken for a student in no way appeared to hamper Mr. Griswold’s work as Administrative Intern. Although he was stopped on numerous occasions by Student Staff members, this persevering young executive spent the past year studying to fill the dignified office of principal. When his training is completed, he will leave our school to serve other students. Stuart is going to miss its most popular student.

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FACULTY □ 20 Row 1: Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Vidnovic. Row 2: Col. Lander, Mr. McCary, Mr. Kepner. The Monster and its Master. GUIDANCE With the addition of an electronic monster (familiarly known as the IBM machine) to the Guidance Department, many problems were solved and some created. Classes were scheduled, attendance marked, and report cards recorded electronically. Although this machine does deal efficiently with “punch-card” problems, it cannot be expected to understand and discuss a personal or scholastic dilemma. A machine cannot administer a scholastic aptitude test or college entrance examination, though it may score them readily. It cannot write a recommendation or organize a high school transcript; this is left up to people—trained people who are interested in the students. The guidance staff is such a group of people. They know and are concerned about the students individually. Though they may not be able to solve everyone’s problems, the trust and admiration for these counselors far surpass any feelings that one could have for a mere machine. Faithful Secretary: Mrs. Ambient. Col. Lander: Guidance Director.