Jefferson High School - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Let me congratulate the Senior Class of 1966 upon achieving their goal for which they have been work- ing for the past twelve years. | wish, also, to congratulate the entire student body for having a part in the opening of this fine school. Yes, we have had problems, and we have not all thought alike on every project but we have been able to work them out to the best interests of all concerned. |! was delighted when your Principal, Mr. William Jordan, asked me to come here with him and have a part, small as it may be, in opening this new and wonderful high school. It is with no small feeling of regret that | must retire and turn my part of this work over to others, but after forty-four years of work in the public schools of Virginia | think it is about time to step aside and let others take over. My first high school had six graduates, the Class of ‘66 has about 350, so you know | have seen the school systems grow. This session closes twenty years of school in Fair- fax County. The last two years have been with you here at Jefferson High School. You have wonderful possibilities to grow into a great school and | am looking forward to seeing you be- come one of the best if not the best schools in the area. With the end of this session | am retiring from public school work and with this | say goodbye and may the richest blessings be yours in the years to come. WILL H. BARRETT SO LONG, MR. BARRETT AND GOOD LUCK - YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY i i ig Hl Wh ae The snapshot above, from Mr. Barrett's scrapbook, shows Church View, Va., High School, the first accredited high school of which he was principal. The left building was the elementary school, organized in those days (1923) as part of the high school. ihe

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OUR PRINCIPAL TO THE GRADUATING CLASS Ble Mere | am happy to have the opportunity to write a brief message to you, the first grad- uating class of Thomas Jefferson High School. | know that your high school career has not been an easy one, in that you have not been able to settle down in one school and know that this would be “‘your’’ school for four years. You have, however, played a very important role in the establishment and de- velopment of our new school, and | want to express my appreciation to all of you for your efforts in behalf of Jefferson High. | am happy that so many of you have made plans to further your education in one way or another. Life in this period of time is getting more and more complicated, and | feel that the more knowledge we have, about as many areas of living as possible, the hap- pier will be our lives. Regardless of your plans, however, | am certain that all of you will have the oppor- tunity to live happy, successful lives if you are willing to work to this end. We hope that you feel that your high school career has been successful and that you now feel ready for the next big step in your life. | know that | speak for all of your teachers, as well as myself, when | wish you the very best of everything. Please come back to see us, and let us know whenever we can be of further service to you. William H. Jordan Principal WILLIAM JORDAN B.A., Bridgewater M.Ed., University of Va. Principal Mr. Jordan concentrates intently at one of our home football games.

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR INSTRUCTION The average student did not have many Opportunities to meet or work with Mr. Ber- nard, our quiet Assistant Principal for Instruc- tion. Much of the behind-the-scenes adminis- trative work here at Jefferson was arranged in his office. Because of his efforts each of ; us can be assured that we have the best sched- FRANK BERNARD ules, textbooks, art supplies and other teaching B.S., State University of New York facilities available to high school students. M. A., New York University ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE ae The clamorous activity was brought to a hushed standstill as the PA began to pour forth its usual stream of announcements. These cryptic messages were perhaps the most intriguing part of the day due to the in- teresting linguistic skill of Mr. Visnich. With his unique pronunciation, unorthodox pauses, and ‘’Please repeat’’ endings, he provided a varied beginning and ending to the day. Through announcements and his numerous other activities, such as holding conferences and phoning parents, sending out little green slips, chaperoning social functions and cheer- ing at sports events, Mr. Visnich was a well- known figure at Jefferson. PETER VISNICH B.S., Davis and Elkins College M.Ed., University of Virginia