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

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a Great Man As a school administrator, Mr. Landes has gained the re¬ spect and love of all who have had the privilege of working with him. He has spent many long hours working with students to help them find themselves and arriving at a proper goal in life. As a religious man and an ordained Minister, Mr. Landes inspires both young and old from the pulpit each Sunday.

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A Tribute to Twenty Years of Service 1945 - 1965 Mr. Melvin B. Landes, our principal, came to Mount Vernon High School in September 1945. This was his first job as a high school principal—as he formerly was principal at Lee-Jackson Elementary School. Mr. Landes began his teaching career thirty-seven years ago, and migrated from his home state of West Virginia to the county of Fairfax in the Old Dominion early in his career. Many changes have taken place since Mr. Landes first arrived in our hallowed halls—the school plant has increased in size, facilities have improved, and there have been an increased number of teachers and students. Unchanged, however, is the diligence, perseverance, personality, solemnness and reverence of a great man, our principal, Mr. Melvin B. Landes. For a quiet evening at home Mr. Landes enjoys watching tele¬ vision, particularly wrestling. As a family man, Mr. Landes shares the warmth of his home with his wife and daughters. Mrs. Landes shares her husband’s interest in civic and church affairs—daughters Jeannie and Paula complete the family circle. 6

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Surveying the Past Recognizing the old axiom that the past is prologue, these pages represent a unique endeavor to reflect past efforts which have contributed, in some way, to the development of our traditions, our academic life, and our futures. T . A displaced principal, Mr. Landes, awaits completion of his In the spring of 1946, the Junior-Senior Prom was held at the new office. Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. 8