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

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T0 the SENIOR CLASS of l959.. Congratulations are in order to each student attending Washington-Lee High School. You have accepted the challenge that was presented to you in the first school publication. You have demonstrated a de- sire to work to the maximum, to be a good citizen, to serve one another, and to make a contribution to the reputation of Wash- ington-Lee High School. of your life in achieving the goal of your tomorrow. I challenge you: to be a leader in your field of endeavor, to explore the unknown, to be an outstanding citizen, to continue to grow morally and spiritually, to develop and maintain a happy home, to make a great contribution to humanity, to conquer the art of inquiry, and last but not least, to maintain' humility. It is with regret that I see you go, but these things must come to pass. May I wish The seriousness of thought and purpose you Wen' has impressed others trying to help you. Your efforts have been an inspiration to me and my associates. I trust that you will cherish memories of your public school career and maintain the loyalty to such a , great institution. What you do in the fu- ' ture will reflect upon the school and may B. T. Norris, I, at this point, challenge you to be master Principal Handing his letter to the senior class to Mrs. Pearl Hanson, Mr. Benjamin Norris sets the theme for the annual. I 18 Administration Mrs. Mildred Nixon pauses for a moment from her duties as secretary to the principal.

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Assistant Superintendent Dr. Edward J. Braun examines general management records. ll! Speaking with a prospective teacher IS Mr Charles J Walsh assistant superlntendent As superintendent of schools, Mr. Ray E. Reid adminis- ters Arlington County School Board policies. Dr Joseph B Johnson assistant superintendent checks files of Instructional material Superlntendents Study language Curriculum Extenslon of the forelgn language pro gram to s1x years and 1nst1tut1on of Rus s1an 1n h1gh school curr1culum were under cons1derat1on by the school supermtend ents Headmg the staff Mr Ray E Reld se1 ved h1s flrst term as supermtendent In thls capaclty he acted as l1a1son between the local school system and the state de partment of educatlon Worklng Wlth Mr Reld were three as s1stant supermtendents Mr Charles J Walsh superv1sed personnel, whlle Dr Ed ward J Braun and Dr Joseph B Johnson took charge of buslness management and 1nstruct10n respectlvely The supermtend ents worked together to see that all school board pol1c1es were carr1ed out Administration 17

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Reflecting his interest in student affairs, Mr. Benjamin Norris offers advice to Barbara Coffin. Mr. Norris Assumes Administrative Duties ,lbs Accepting new responsibilities Mr. Ben- jamin T. Norris, formerly associate prin- cipal, began his first year as principal of Washington-Lee. Providing the theme for the 1959 Blue and Gray, his opening mes- sage in the Crossed Sabres challenged the student body to do better this year than ever before. if 1 OJ 4 0 4 Administration 19