Wakefield High School - Starstone Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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Social Studies boasts coaches galore. The Wakefield social studies department is composed of a number of interesting and unusual personalities. Since some of the members double in other departments, they are not pictured here. Miss Walter is shown on the preceding page. Mr. Johnson is to be seen with some of his co- horts in the P. E. Department, Mr. Renz with the G. E. Department. Whistle a happy tune” seems to be MISS FRANCES KECK’S secret to happiness. A fine American History and world affairs teacher, Miss Keck received her M. A. from American Uni- versity. She is well-known for her fine drama- tization of current and past events. Overw ' helmed by his students knowledge of history, MR. MORT IRWIN stands in a state of shock. Mr. Irwin, known to most Wakefieldites as our baseball coach, received his B. A. degree from George Washington University. What’s the startling information that’s being revealed, Mr. Irwin.’ MR. WALT SHULTE, graduate of the Uni- versity of Virginia, is an amiable and interest- ing member of the social studies department. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Shulte is the demanding line coach for our varsity foot- ball team. Another varsit y coach, MR. JAMES REESE is also a social studies teacher. Mr. Reese has been golf coach at Wakefield since we set up the team. In addition to his other duties, Mr. Reese has the honor, privilege and hard work that goes with the office of 10th grade chairman. Mr. Walt Shulte and Mr. James Reese. Miss Keck Mr, Mort Irwin 18

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I Mrs. Helen Gelwicks and Mrs. Sophie Minor. MRS. HELEN GELWICKS replaced Miss McCampbell this year. She is a welcome addition to our staff. Our reading instructor, MRS. SOPHIE MINOR, completed her graduate work at George Washington University. At mid- year, she set up a reading improvement course for our staff. Even teachers feel the need to improve their reading rate. MISS BETSY McCAMPBELL left Wakefield before Christmas to take a position in a Texas Teachers College. Miss McCampbell did her graduate work at Ohio State. Our true-blue Virginian, MISS EDITH WALTER, did her undergraduate work at Randolph Macon and her graduate work at George Washington University. Miss Walter, one of the few Wakefield teachers who chose to transfer from Washington-Lee when our school first opened, now teaches social studies. Miss Virginia Odom. Miss Edith Walter and Miss Betsy McCampbell.

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The teachers who make up the General Edu- cation Department are indeed people of many skills. In addition to helping their students to develop skills in the areas of language arts and social studies, the G. E. teachers also help with the cultural aspects of our present society. From art through zoology, every subject may be cov- ered. From personal guidance through academic discipline, our G. E, teachers are noted for their excellence, MR. BERNARD KELLY, who came to us from the Middle West, is a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College. The affable Irishman is in his third year of teaching. Chairman of the 8th grade, MR. HENRY RENZ is an outstanding product of the Arling- ton schools. Mr. Renz graduated from Washing- ton-Lee High School and did his under-graduate work at George Washington University, MRS. EILEEN WHITAKER completed her graduate work at Michigan State and is in her ninth year of teaching. As a General Education teacher she is serving her first year at Wakefield. Mrs. Whitaker has proved to be a welcome ad- dition to the staff. MR. GEORGE FREISEM, who teaches 8th grade General Education is known to the ma- jority of the student body for his ability as Jun- ior High basketball coach. At the present time his team is in 1st place and seems to be headed toward the county championship. Mr. Bernard Kelly Mr. George Freisem Teachers of many skills man General Education Department. Mrs. Eileen Whitaker Mr. Henry Renz 19