Mount Vernon High School - Surveyor Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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Social Studies and History MR. BERT B. COHEN teaches World History, Modern European History and United States History. He also sponsors the Debate team and coaches forensics. Mr. Cohen received his A.B. degree from American University, his M.A. from the University of Virginia, has done graduate work at Mary Washington College, Harvard University and is working toward his Ph.D from American University. Mr. Cohen has taught at Mount Vernon for twelve years. MR. LAWRENCE W. HATCH has just com¬ pleted his twelfth year at Mount Vernon. He teaches American Government and World His¬ tory. Mr. Hatch attended the University of Florence (Italy), he received his B.S. degree from Madison College and his M.A. degree from George Washington University. MR. WILLIAM R. HEATH teaches Social Stud¬ ies. He was graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College where he received his B.S. degree. MR. DONALD G. COOLEY teaches American Government and sponsors the Student Council Association. He received his A.B. degree from Shepherd College and has done graduate work at the University of Virginia ana George Washington University. Mr. Cooley has taught at Mount Vernon for eight years. MR. BERNARD R. HENSLEY teaches United States history. He received his A.B. degree from Morningside College and his M.A. de¬ gree from American University. Mr. Hensley has just completed his eighth year here at Mount Vernon. MR. CARL W. MUSSER teaches American Government and World History, and spon¬ sors the International Relations Club. He re¬ ceived his B.A. degree from Emory and Henry College and his M. A. degree from George Washington University. Mr. Musser has been here at Mount Vernon for eight years. 16

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Demonstrates Learning Tools MR. LOUIS THOMA S DeLaFLEUR came to Mount Vernon this year. He teaches Spanish. Mr. DeLaFleur has his A.B. degree from Mexico City College. MR. ELGYN W. JULCA has just completed his second year here. He received his B.S. degree from J. Brown University. Mr. Julca teaches Spanish 2, 3, and 4. MRS. KATHARINE GREENHOUSE has just completed her first year here at Mount Ver¬ non. Mrs. Greenhouse received her A.A. de¬ gree from Towson Junior College and her B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina, and has done graduate work at Middlebury College. She teaches French 1 and 2. Mrs. Greenhouse and Miss Swaim try out lab equipment prior to the opening of school. MRS. SONJA K. HOWELL received her B.S. degree from Bradley University. She teaches French 1 and 2. This year was Mrs. Howell ' s first at Mount Vernon. MISS LAURA E. LANKS came to Mount Ver¬ non three years ago. She received her A.B. degree from Rosemont College. Miss Lanks teaches French 2, 3, and 4 and Physical Edu¬ cation to eleventh and twelfth grade girls. She also coaches varsity softball and is as¬ sistant coach for hockey. MISS OLENE SUE SWAIM received her A.A. degree from Mars Hill College and her B.A. from Wake Forest College. Miss Swaim teaches French 1 and 2. This was Miss Swaim ' s first year here at Mount Vernon. MR. LEONARD E. VAUGHN teaches Spanish 1 and 2 and also sponsors the Spanish Club and the Spanish Honor Society. Mr. Vaughn has just completed his fifth year here at Mount Vernon. He received his B.A. degree from McPherson College, his B.D. degree from Bethany Seminary and his M.S. degree from Cornell University. MRS. PEARL YANCY was graduated from N.E. Missouri Teachers College where she received her B.S. degree. Mrs. Yancey teaches Latin and also sponsors the Latin Club. 15

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Develop Political Understanding MRS. HATTIE G. QUINLEY came to Mount Vernon nineteen years ago. She teaches Geog¬ raphy and sponsors the Future Teachers Club. Mrs. Quinley attended Virginia Intermont College, received her B.S. degree from Rad¬ ford College and her M.A. degree from George Washington University. MR. MICHAEL M. SKINNER teaches Social Studies. He was graduated from Shepherd College where he received his B.S. degree. Mr. Skinner coaches varsity basketball, golf, and he is sponsor of the Pep Club. He has taught here at Mount Vernon for seven years. MISS SARA E. WILSON, iunior class sponsor, was graduated from Winthrop College with a B.A. degree. Miss Wilson teaches United States History. She has just completed her second year here at Mount Vernon. MR. GEORGE W. WHITE came to Mount Ver¬ non two years ago. He teaches United States History, World Geography and Physical Edu¬ cation. Mr. White is the freshman basketball coach and the junior varsity football coach. He received his A.B. degree from Marshall University. 17