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

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PRINCIPAL r. orris Stresses Growth of Individual Supervising the school program, conferring with parents, and becoming personally acquainted with students were only a few of the many duties that concerned Mr. Benjamin Norris this year. A native of Hickory, North Carolina, Mr. Norris has an M.A. from New York University and has done considerable work toward a doctoral degree in education. He has served in the Arlington County School System for nine years, two of which have been as principal of WashingtonfLee. Mr. Norris considers the primary objectives of his office as being twofold: the perpetuation of the WashingtonfLee tradition of achievement and the development of the individual through academic performance and extrafcurricular activity. His letter to the student body presents his own appraisal of the underlying principles that are a vital part of life at WashingtonfLee. A study in serious concentration, Mr. Norris discusses am aidminis trativc policy with ai school board ofliciaili

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wg P I cis .5 1' A lu-.,,,i-- ' s l .nw li, d A Mr. Ray E. Reid Mr. Howard Bovee Dr. joseph B. johnson S , I -, 5 gg, 525, V , ll 3 'lj f 'U'-x 4 ' 3 7, I H J l I 5 I , f , 'A' ,v . Mr. Charles Walsh Dr. Edward Braun dministrators Spend Budget of 12 Million Twelve million dollars was working for every' one in the Arlington school system. Part of it was increasing teachers' salaries, some was building new schools, while more was purchasing bottles and Bunsen burners for science laboratories and new equipment for other departments. To give each student the benefit of the money, Mr. Ray E. Reid, superintendent of schools, and Mr. Howard Bovee, his administrative assistant, worked with the Business Management and Finance Ufhce directed by Dr. E. J. Braun. The office of Mr. C. Walsh, assistant superf intendent for school personnel, hired 195 additional teachers. Two new supervisory posts were created by the ofhce of Dr. il. B. johnson, in charge of county supervisors and instruction. Administration 1 1

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fee? . al , .. . . . 272' iff' 3 4 . : ' 3 ' VV 1,1 W . .Q ' .X 1 X ' i P 1-5. 1 s if I , , . .Q Y . 1 f 4 4 I-, ,, :fi . ,' 2 I. I af gg fa r 1 I A .V ' Q 'I ff f 3' QQ . U ' f fig asa , Q ADDRESSING STUDENTS, PRINCIPAL BENJAMIN NORRIS COMMANDS RESPECT AND ATTENTION. The Principal Speaks Dear Students, When I stop to ponder over the topic selected for the 1960 Blue and Gray, many thoughts flash through my mind. To Each His Cwnu - How can this be? You are 2500 strong, but each individual is unique. You come from varying backgrounds and environments. Many have traveled extensively. The attitudes, ambitions, and ideals of your parents are reflected in you. You have different religions. Your plans for the future are diversihed. All of these factors have influenced your activities at WashingtonfLee. Each has profited from the experiences of his fellow man. Each has developed tolerance for differences in environmental background and in religious beliefs. Individually, you have worked hard. Your achievement has been phenomenal. You have proven your worth. Because you are made of solid material and have been properly developed, you have become a part of the pyramid of life. Your strength of character, your pursuit of knowledge, and your fulfillment of the requirements for citizenship leave their mark for those who follow you at WashingtonfLee. For each of you who goes on from high school, and for each who remains, the challenge is great- To Each His Uwnf' There is room for each one to attain greater knowledge, to grow in character, and to become physically and spirit' ually prepared to take his place in the world. These are the characteristics achieved individually, which have made your school what it is today. To each of you, may I say in closing, be proud of your heritage-draw from it as you have given to it. My warmest personal regards go with you. Sincerely, B. T. Norris Principal Administration 13