Westminster Schools Atlanta - Lynx Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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ADMINISTRATION Dr. William L. Pressly The President of the Westminster Schools Under the leadership of Dr. WiOiam L. Pressly, The Westminster Schools have achieved national eminence among independent schools. With indefatigable energy, he has created hete a climate which demands academic excellence with spiritual and emotional maturity. In 1951 Dr. Pressly came to the then small Westmin- ster campus with every promise of developing an out- standing institution. Having been graduated from Prince- ton with honors in English, then the recipient of the Master of Arts degree from Harvard University, Dr. Pressly became head of the Department of English of the McCallie School of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Named Associate Headmaster of the school in 1947, the follow- ing year the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters was conferred upon him by Washington and Lee University. Before coming to Westminster Dr. Pressly served as Co-Headmaster of McCallie. During his years of service in the field of secondary education, Dr. Pressly has held, with enthusiasm and ability, voluntary posts with many organizations each dedicated to the promulgation of the finest principles of education. Dr. Pressly ' s hand has helped to guide the lives of the students on this campus from the first uncertain steps into the unknown and unexplored to the world of ma- turity and understanding. To Dr. Pressly ' s unceasing eflForts each student who has had the privilege of asso- ciation with this school, owes his opportunity to learn to deal with the threatening world of tomorrow. In a sense, each student who attends the Westminster Schools is placing his future in the hands of. Dr. Pressly. This act is a powerful challenge, but Dr. Pressly has made an equally powerful response. Beginning his busy day with an early morning hike. Dr. Pressly can often be seen rushing from one school to the other. However, he is always ready with warm and practical advice for any anxious student, parent, or faculty member. At this breathtaking pace. Dr. Pressly still maintains time in his schedule for his family: his wife, the former Alice McCallie, and their two sons: Paul, a sophomore at Princeton, and Bill, a senior at Westminster. Constantly striving to send from this school the finest of young Christian men and women, Dr. Pressly has come to have a pride in the school which feels such a deep pride in him. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Pressly

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Beneath the great pines of the Westminster campus the realization of a lofty vision unfolds. Here four schools unite to promote growth in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man. From kindergarten to graduation, the Westminster student learns under the guidance of Christian ideals. The founders ' hopes for the campus are rapidly materializing. The recently completed administration building and the impres- sive plans for new dormitories testify that their hopes are being realized. Each year brings new growth and plans for even greater expansion in the future. Westminster ' s physical surroundings reflect the faith of the trustees and faculty in a student body that will respond to their efforts by fulfill ing their every expectation. Each September the ability of the student body is challenged, and each June it is recognized. The Westminster graduate knows that his diploma represents the school ' s genuine approval of his success in meeting high standards of education and character. Although the high school students occupy separate buildin gs, the Girls ' and Boys ' Schools, their purposes are identical. Every student strives to develop an intelligent curiosity that will always seek perfection. The 1962 Ly?ix presents the shared experiences which unite the students in their endeavor. It pictures the fun, the aspirations, and the accomplishments that have formed an unforgettable epoch of their lives. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Vernon Broyles Dr. J. R. McCain Mrs. J. N.Frazer Chairman Vice-chairman Secretary Mrs. Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. H. W. Beers, Jr. Mrs. Spencer Boyd Mr. ' Welborn Cody Mr. Robert Dodd Mr. W. D. Ellis Dr. Roland Frye Mrs. Thomas Hines Mr. Arthur Howell Mrs. George Hoyt Mrs. Jas. C. Malone Dr. P. D. Miller Mr. A. Montgomery Mr. Wm. A. Parker Mr. James Poner Mr. E. D. Smith Mr. Hal L Smith Dr. Monroe Swilley Mr. Pollard Turman Dr. A. Williams ALMA MATER In wisdom, stature, love for man, And grace from God above. We give our arms, our hearts, our minds. Our alma mater ' s goal to find. Westminster, praise we thee. Westminster, praise we thee. And as we leave these halls behind. These friendships of our youth, We breathe our prayer of gratitude And forward go with faith renewed. Westminster, love we thee. Westminster, love we thee.

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Mr. Donn Gaebelein Director of Westminster School for Boys A.B., Princeton University; M.A., Columbia University; Teacher of Bible; Adviser of Honor Council. Mrs. Walter C. Herbert Principal of Westminster School for Girls A.B,, Converse College; M.A., Emory University; Teacher Bible; Adviser of Student Cabinet. Mr. John Elliott Galloway Principal of Westminster Middle School B.A., Wake Forest College; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; Graduate Study, Columbia University, Emory University; Com- mander U. S. Navy, 1942-45, 1951-58; Teacher of Bible and mathematics. Mrs. Thomas H. McDill Principal of Westminster Lower School Erskine College; B.S. in Education, Oglethorpe University; Mas- ters in Education, Emory University.