Western High School - Westerner Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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FCLTY Mrs. Agnes T. Beckwith Mrs. Marine Bissonette Mr. Russell B. Coover Mrs. Olive S. Daniel Miss Margaret Dorsey Miss Katherine Harrington Englirh Home Eccirzonilti Matlaenmlici Secretary Englirb Malbemalicr J Tins YICAR XVestern's Faculty, both the old and new members, have contributed imineasurably to the development ol' the well-rounded XVestern student. The student body has been aware of their everpresent inlluence both in the classroom and in outside activities. i Never let it be said that XVestern's teachers are not right up to date in their courses. Mr. Struble, science teacher, has exemplified this fact. In order that he might be well versed on the latest developments in his field, he spent last summer attending Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology on a science lellowship. ln the Cadet Corps, the new military instructor, Lieutenant Hayes, has seen military service since lflfll. He spent two years in France, Belgium, and Germany. This year, Lt. Hayes succeeded in almost doubling the corps enrollment, which had been dropping steadily in recent years. A number ol' new courses were added this yearg among them is a records class, ably taught by Miss Nell Bass, and driver's training, under the direction of Mr. Milton Sarris, a new member ol ol' our laculty, who has played a great part in impressing upon our students the importance ol sale driving. Dr. Maud lNIcl'herson, who retired last June. wrote us that she was enjoying the summer visiting missions, art colonies, and colleges in the XVest. She returned to Waslringtcmii during the lirst semester and visited X'Vestern at Christmas. 4 xl 'X l fr- i its . 4. 17A f - f , Q-X, an c . Lt. Robert T. Hayes Miss Muriel N. Hoover Mrs, Cecelia N. Jewell Miss Margaret jordan Mr. Harold H. Kirk Miss Elizabeth J. Law Military Science Social Slfidier Social Srndier Librarian Printing Home Economic! .cci . . 5 iytett q 2 'fe' f,,.t V 3 - A ' tx if L ift ' 'l f iv Q 'iil ' i'. 1 Mr. H. F. Lehr Miss Marion Magruder Miss Margaret Metzeroth Mr. Clifton R. Moore Miss Maria Neuffer Mr. Harmon Nicoclemus Pbyxitrzl Edncalion Connrelor Social Sllrdief Pbyrirul Education , En 11,7 Mffyig 10 Tflwww

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SPEAKING of the schools of Virginia in l82l, Thomas efferson said, Let us keep our eyes steadily on the whole system. This philosophy of an educa- tional system is just as sound for NVestern today, as it was for the Commonwealth of Virginia one-hun- dred and thirty-one years ago. So, in the development of a well-rouncled in- dividual, let us keep our eyes steadily on the whole system. In so doing, we must examine many facets in our educational program: the adequacy of the physical plant, the quality of the instruction, the breadth of the curriculum, and the opportunity provided for the development of good citizenship. The many extra-curricular activities in the school program are built upon the broad principle that the school is a laboratory for citizenship in the preparation of a student for membership in a democracy. In a well integrated program, the cur- ricular and the extra-curricular activities are mu- tually complementary so that there is a reciprocal relationship between the program and the product. The success with which XfVestern achieves these MR- ROBERT 5- A-ANDERSON objectives rests with its graduates in the challenge 45S'5f f P WPal democracy poses for promoting a world citizen- ship worthy of its heritage. ROBERT ,ANDERSON As ANOTHER school year comes to a close, our thoughts will inevitably turn to the events of this year, and we welcome the record, in pictures and in words, which the X'VEST1iRN1iR provides for us. For each YVestern group such a retrospect will recall individual experiences, memories of happy occasions and of some perhaps less happy, which are their own unique heritage. There is the first school dance, and others which followedg the football games and cadet drillsg the friendships formed and good times shared, the accomplishments and even the failures. All these and more were indelibly written in the hearts of each VVestern studentg but in the years to come the record in the X'VEsTERNER will make them. come alive again, the men and women of tomorrow review the activities of the school year l95l-1952. For you who are students at YVestern High School, the YVESTERNER, in years to come, will lead you back to these happy student days when the YVestern-Roosevelt basketball game was a thrilling experience, or when the judges' decision on the Competitive Drill Field held everyone spell- bound for what seemed an interminably long time. It may recall for you classroom experiences and the wide range of opportunities offered to you there. It may remind you that it was at Wlestern you learned to show good sportsmanship in the face of victory or defeat, and received the guidance and encouragement which helped you build fine char- acters in your mature years. As the Editors of this volume have so well expresed it in the Foreward, it may remind you of the acomplishments and the experiences, small and large, which will always be a part of you. As you enjoy the Present, perhaps you could more surely guarantee an even greater enjoyment in the Future, if you would strive to make all of Today's activities something to be proud to look back upon Tomorrow. IRENE RICE MISS IRIQNE RICE, flssislzull Princijml

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Iwfrs. Susie Palmer Mr. Claude M. Ray Mr. George XV, Richardson Miss Susan V. Richmond Mr. Milton Sarris Mr. Ben.H, Seel-:ford Social Smdiex Conzrzzerrzal Pbynra! El1'ltL'd!l07l rllrzlbenzazrrt Drizer Training Bzology 9 v an T. .4 rl 95 Mr. Alden H. Struble Mrs. Margaret Sutherland Miss Dena XY'hitesell Miss Carmen Andujar Mrs. Elizabeth Angle Miss Nellie Bass Science Commercial Pbyrical Eduraziorz Spanijb Englifh Language Another important and interesting addition to the faculty is Miss Irene Knox, from Ana- costia High School. who replaced Mrs. Bissonette as teacher of the home economics classes. Miss Knox is an experienced and enthusiastic Girl Scout leader. In the summer of 1949, she accom- panied hfty American Girl Scouts on a European KOLIIZ At present, she is a counselor in U. camps, and spends her summers in Girl Scout work. Aside from teaching. many members of the faculty spend their spare time in pursuit of their various hobbies. For instance. Mrs. lVade is a floral enthusiast and has won many ribbons and prizes for unusual and lovely designs. The sisters in our faculty, Mrs. Kirk and Miss Taylor, used many of their spare hours in restoring an old home in Charlottesville, Virginia. This year. a faculty committee was formed to obtain and plan a memorial window honor- ing 'Westerns war dead. Miss Taylor was chairman of the group, through whose efforts the memorial will be installed early next spring. 4? Mrs. Mary B. Bish Social Szudzer '-S Q9 Ie Mr. Fred Mulvey Pbyfiral Edurazfon '22 Mrs. Marjorie P. Bowen Language Mrs. Pearl Robinson Ariazion ,r is ,A i - 3, .4 . . s ' IA A Miss Myrtle Bray Miss I. Irene Daniel Mrs. Clara H. Duncan M1-5, Charlotte H311 Englirb Englifb Language Nu,-fe 5 f Mrs. Page Kirk ..Q-g- y Miss Emily N. Steuart Miss Margaret R. Taylor Mrs. BCYFUCC NV. XY'ade An Sgienfg Pbyflral Education ll tllerharzical Drau'if1g Miss Irene Knox Home Efonamirf