Washington Lee High School - Blue and Gray Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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- ,r---- fa! av, Qin tif, vi vi-f ,,1Ff, 'WT' -at C1 U in ::lJr.:E.zni f l:1X!l-ft.Nl For our superintendent of schools, VVilliam Ashby Early, the year 1949-50 is not an anniversary but his first year of service in the Arlington schools. His amazing energy, effici- ency, and general goodwill have quickly won for him a re- spected place in our community. Superintendent Early came to Arlington from a similar position in the Norfolk schools. His family name is a familiar and respected one in Virginia history. He is a grad- uate of Randolph-Macon Academy, Emory and Henry Col- lege, and Duke University. His professional leadership is recognized outside of Arlington for he is immediate past president of the National Association of County School Su- Suj1e1'1'11tendenl 01556110015 perintendents and is now president of the Virginia Educa- WVILLIAM A. EARLY tion Association. First Roux' Dr. Curtis E. Tuthill, Mrs. Edmund D. Campbell CChairrnanj, Dr. Barnardloy. Second Row: Dr. E. R. Draheim, Mr. Colin C. MacPherson. ll? THESE I-UH ut. Many of the recent improvements in our school plant and in our program reflect the keen interest and wise plan- ning of the Arlington School Board. From the anew lookw of our auditorium to the new type of diploma we re- ceive on Commencement Day, its helpful influence can be traced. The Arlington School Board has earned a reputation for hard work and sound achievement. lts present mem- bers are Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, Cbnirmzrn, E. R. Draheim, Barnard Ioy, Colin MacPherson, and Curtis E. Tut- hill. Until his term expired in Ianuary, O. Glenn Stahl was also a member of our official family. W'ith the leader ship and support of such a Board, continued progress and achievement at Washington-Lee is assured. r 381,