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Besides my utmost gratitude to the entire GWAA board and officers for all they do, I wantto express my thanks to Marilyn KAPSCH Lyles ’54 (Nominations & Elections CommitteeChairman) and Debby PALMER-Mills ’65 (Benevolence Committee Chairman) for theirexcellent work in running their committees and their dedication to the GWAA cause. Ialso want to thank Peggy WADE Barnett ’56 and Sue O’DRISCOLL Cox ’55 for compilingand arranging the information in the upcoming 2009 GWAA Roster Book which will beavailable for pickup at the picnic as well as to be mailed sometime in October via U.S.Postal Service to those remaining (paid-up) CURRENT GWAA MEMBERS who did not

obtain their copy at the Picnic. If we find any of your contact information to be incorrect, e.g. mail to youraddress is (RTS) returned to sender, we will remove it. You will then have no address information, so wewill not be able to mail your copy.This year at the picnic, we will have a “Great-Bake-Off” contest. Everyone is encouraged to bake a cakeor pie and enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded to the best cake and best pie entries. If we have asuccessful turnout this year, we will make this contest a permanent part of our annual picnic. So, to allyou bakers’ out there… get your pans shakin’ and start baking…In addition, a special thanks to Don Robey ’51 for the many hours he spent compiling, publishing anddistributing a very successful booklet, the “Directory of the Graduates of Alex. H. S. 1919-1935 AND theGraduates from GWHS from 1936-1971.” In all, it’s over 13,000 names, schools and grad dates. Great forreference, fun to look through and a very helpful tool for genealogical research. It has also generated, withDon’s gentle urging, numerous donations to the GWAA. Don has certainly exhibited that “ON GW” spirit.

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A Me s sag e f rom t h e P re s i d en tGreetings to all my fellow GWHS Alumni

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Miscellaneous•You’ve Got Mail ............ 4-10

by Marlene CURRIER Wiktshire - ‘52

•Membership Form ........... 11•Picnic Form ..................... 12

Articles•GWAA Notebook ................ 3

by Marilyn KAPSCH Lyles - ‘54

•Vacuum Cleaner ................ 5 by Huck Thomas ‘47

•Prexie Profiles ................ 6-7•Memories Draw Nigh ........ 8•The Piano Player ............... 9

by Lorraine ELLISON Duncan - ‘44

Activities•Golden Friends Lunch ........ 4•1st Wednesday Dinners ...... 4•’54 Class Luncheons ......... 4•Upcoming Reunions ........... 5

•President’s Message.......... 1 from Dave Beach ‘55

•Boards & Committees ....... 2

In This IssueIn This Issue

Committee Reports•Roster Book Info ............. 7-8

Sue O’DRISCOLL Cox ‘55 - Chair

•Benevolence ................... 10 by Debby Palmer-Mills ‘65- Chair

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CommitteesCommitteesAdvertisements Dick Crompton '54 703-361-7640Benevolence Debby PALMER-Mills '65 571-235-4554Class Reps Peggy WADE Barnett '56 540-752-9034Community Project Judy GUNN Shoup '55 757-345-2370Database Peggy WADE Barnett '56 540-752-9034Legacy Project Dick Crompton '54 703-361-7640Memorabilia Dave Beach '55 703-534-1550Membership Peggy WADE Barnett '56 540-752-9034Newsletter Editor Marlene CURRIER Wiltshire '52 703-765-2272& Publishing Dave Beach '55 703-534-1550Nominations & Elections - UN-ASSIGNED -

Annual Picnic Judy GUNN Shoup '55 -&- 757-345-2370 Co-Chairs Wilda KESTERSON Armstrong '55 703-360-7463Public Relations - UN-ASSIGNED -

Roster Phone Book Sue O’DRISCOLL Cox '55 703-250-5422Annual Spring Social Marilyn KAPSCH Lyles '54 703-978-4844Web Site Dave Beach '55 703-534-1550

BoarBoard of Dird of DirectectororssPresident David (Dave) Beach '55 703-534-1550

Vice Pres. J. Richard (Dick) Crompton '54 703-361-7640

Secretary Marlene CURRIER Wiltshire '52 703-765-2272

Treasurer Burton (Burt) Bostwick '59 703-527-5415

Director Jane COLEMAN Foster '67 703-971-3157

Director Donna ENNIS Teter '65 703-658-2888

Director Judy GUNN Shoup '55 757-345-2370

Director Wilda KESTERSON Armstrong '55 703-360-7463

Director Susan O'DRISCOLL Cox '55 703-250-5422

Director Donald (Huck) Thomas '47 703-960-2313

Director Peggy WADE Barnett '56 540-752-9034

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‘36-’40‘36-’40 Jim Lowe Jim Lowe (acting ‘36-’38) .................................................. [email protected]@bealenet.com ............................................................................................................ 804-443-3806804-443-3806‘4‘41-’41-’422 Gloria GardnerGloria Gardner .............................................................................. [email protected]@peoplePC.com ........................................................................................................ 7703-836-403-836-4115522‘43‘43 Elaine MILLERElaine MILLER RosenbergRosenberg ............................................ [email protected]@hotmail.com .................................................................................................................. 7703-998-6303-998-639393‘44‘44 Lorraine ELLISON Lorraine ELLISON DuncanDuncan .......................................... [email protected]@verizon.net ................................................................................................................ 7703-354-6903-354-697711‘45‘45 Howard OlmstedHoward Olmsted ........................................................................ [email protected]@comcast.net ............................................................................................................ 7703-303-3770-330-339494‘46‘46 Lois YOWELL Lois YOWELL BaileyBailey .............................................................. [email protected]@comcast.net ........................................................................................................ 540-9540-9772-72-7110303‘4‘477 Huck ThomasHuck Thomas ................................................................................ [email protected]@AOL.com ........................................................................................................ 7703-960-203-960-2331133‘48‘48 Nancy BURCHELL Nancy BURCHELL WilkeWilke .................................................. — none —— none — .......................................................................................................................................................... 7703-960-803-960-8117744‘49‘49 MarMarvin (Bobbvin (Bobby) y) WilkWilkee ........................................................ [email protected]@comcast.net ................................................................................................................ 33001-31-3771-641-642222

& Ann DARLING McKlveen ...................................................... — none —— none — ........................................................................................................................................................ 540-7540-786-286-2112277‘50‘50 SallSally Wy WARD ARD StumpfStumpf .............................................................. [email protected]@comcast.net .................................................................................................... 77770-60-6227-56657-5665‘5‘511 Carlton (Shady) SchelhornCarlton (Shady) Schelhorn ........................................ [email protected]@aol.com ................................................................................................................ 7703-703-780-480-4633633‘5‘522 Marlene CURRIER Marlene CURRIER WiltshireWiltshire ........................................ [email protected]@aol.com ................................................................................................................ 7703-703-765-2265-227722‘53‘53 Daniel (Dan) LehmanDaniel (Dan) Lehman ........................................................ [email protected]@aol.com .............................................................................................................................. 7703-203-2441-11-1116868‘54‘54 Nellie MANKIN Nellie MANKIN FosterFoster .......................................................... [email protected]@juno.com ........................................................................................................................ 7703-4503-451-91-9113535

& Frank Myers (Database P.of C.) .................................. [email protected]@yahoo.com .............................................................................................................. 7703-703-768-084468-0844‘55‘55 Peggy WPeggy WADE ADE BarnetBarnettt .......................................................... [email protected]@cox.net ............................................................................................................ 540-7540-7552-90342-9034‘56‘56 Pat CurranPat Curran .......................................................................................... [email protected]@aol.com .......................................................................................................................... 7703-603-6771-11-1118686‘57‘57 JefJeffrefrey Barnesy Barnes .............................................................................. [email protected]@aol.com ................................................................................................................ 7703-684-2903-684-297722‘58‘58 Jane E. Murray Jane E. Murray McQuilkinMcQuilkin ........................................ [email protected]@erols.com ...................................................................................................................... 44110-220-224-83334-8333

& Judie CatorJudie Cator ................................................................................ [email protected]@verizon.net .......................................................................................................... 7703-580-894403-580-8944‘59‘59 BurBurt Bostt Bostwickwick ................................................................................ [email protected]@emerecon.com ...................................................................................................... 7703-503-5227-547-541155

& Sarah WEBSSarah WEBSTTER ER CCapponiapponi ...................................... [email protected]@verizon.net .............................................................................................................. 7703-303-3223-73-7882222‘60‘60 Sarah HOSarah HOWWARD ARD SchrammSchramm .......................................... shschramm@[email protected] ...................................................... 7703-5403-548-5358-53522

& Carolyn WEAVER Whitaker (Database P.of C.) [email protected]@yahoo.com ...................................................................................... 386-44386-447-547-542200‘61‘61 Dick SparksDick Sparks ...................................................................................... [email protected]@verizon.net .............................................................................................................. 7703-703-768-168-1662222‘62‘62 Carole BERNHEIMER Carole BERNHEIMER HammondHammond ........................ [email protected]@cox.net ................................................................................................................ 7703-703-780-05680-05677‘63‘63 Peggy LPeggy Lyyonsons .................................................................................... LLyyonspa@[email protected] .................................................................................................................. 7703-703-754-868554-8685

& Mike Coleman (Database P.of C.) .............................. [email protected]@aol.com .............................................................................................................................. 540-65540-659-19-1929277‘64‘64 Ann DOSS Ann DOSS KellerKeller ........................................................................ [email protected]@verizon.net ................................................................................................................ 804-26804-262-402-409911‘65‘65 Richard ComiskyRichard Comisky ........................................................................ [email protected]@yahoo.com ........................................................................................................ 540-4540-4228-38-3989877‘66‘66 Sarah N. SweeneySarah N. Sweeney .................................................................. [email protected]@yahoo.com .................................................................................................... 540-899-5309540-899-5309‘67‘67 MarMary Ellen Wy Ellen WOODLEOODLEY Y JohnsonJohnson .......................... [email protected]@aol.com ...................................................................................................................... 7703-703-780-980-9117711‘68‘68 DaDavve Te Tongong .......................................................................................... [email protected]@pts-usa.com ........................................................................................................ 540-778-4622540-778-4622‘69‘69 Roxann ONTKO Roxann ONTKO PatrickPatrick .................................................... [email protected]@yahoo.com ................................................................................................ 7703-5403-548-888-887744‘7‘700 ........volunteer needed to be the ’70 class representitive....................................................................................................................................................................................‘7‘71-‘71-‘744 Randy WRandy WOODS OODS McKlvMcKlveeneen (acting ‘70-’74) .. [email protected]@cox.net ...................................................................................................... 7703-440-068403-440-0684

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Spring Social:Spring Social:The annual spring meeting of the GWHSAA was held on April 18The annual spring meeting of the GWHSAA was held on April 18th, 2009 at the Green Olive, 2009 at the Green OliveRestaurant. There were 119 members and guests present. The Election and NominatingRestaurant. There were 119 members and guests present. The Election and NominatingCommittee submitted a report showing that 151 eligible ballots were received and a totalCommittee submitted a report showing that 151 eligible ballots were received and a total

of 618 votes were cast. The four candidates, Jane of 618 votes were cast. The four candidates, Jane ColemanColemanFFosteroster, Wilda , Wilda KestersonKesterson Armstrong, Susan Armstrong, Susan O’DriscollO’Driscoll CoCoxxand Peggy and Peggy WadeWade Barnett were elected to serve on the boardBarnett were elected to serve on the boardof directors for a three-year term. At the regular Board Meetingof directors for a three-year term. At the regular Board Meetingheld on July 7held on July 7th the following members were voted to serve asthe following members were voted to serve asofficers for the 2009-2010 term: officers for the 2009-2010 term: Dave BeachDave Beach as President,as President,Dick CromptonDick Crompton as Vice President, as Vice President, MarleneMarlene WiltshireWiltshire as Sec-as Sec-retary and retary and Burt BostwickBurt Bostwick as Tas Treasurerreasurer. F. Following lunch Presi-ollowing lunch Presi-dent Dave Beach welcomed the alumni members and theirdent Dave Beach welcomed the alumni members and theirguests and made his announcements pertaining to the stateguests and made his announcements pertaining to the stateof the GWHSAA organization. He then let the group know thatof the GWHSAA organization. He then let the group know thatwe had two classmateswe had two classmatesfrom the Class of 1937 at-from the Class of 1937 at-

tending the luncheon. Ann Jones and James E. Whitetending the luncheon. Ann Jones and James E. Whitereceived an enthusiastic applause and each was pre-received an enthusiastic applause and each was pre-sented with a gift to thank them for their long and loyalsented with a gift to thank them for their long and loyalsupport of the GWAA. A white scarf embroidered withsupport of the GWAA. A white scarf embroidered withthe year 1937 circled by the letters the year 1937 circled by the letters George Washing-George Washing-ton High Schoolton High School was given to Ann Jones and James E.was given to Ann Jones and James E.White received a gold tie embroidered with the lettersWhite received a gold tie embroidered with the lettersGeorge Washington High SchoolGeorge Washington High School circling the yearcircling the year

1937. Our alumni1937. Our alumnimembermember, Liz, LizGannon Kirk, kindlyGannonKirk, kindlyvolunteered to actvolunteered to actas photographer and she took pictures capturing theas photographer and she took pictures capturing thehappy smiles of Ann Jones and James E. White re-happy smiles of Ann Jones and James E. White re-ceiving their gifts. These pictures and many othersceiving their gifts. These pictures and many othersthat were taken at the luncheon can be seen bythat were taken at the luncheon can be seen bygoing to our web site at going to our web site at www.gwhsaa.comwww.gwhsaa.com. The board. The boardmembers: Peggy Barnett, Burt Bostwick, Sue Cox,members: Peggy Barnett, Burt Bostwick, Sue Cox,Huck Thomas and Marlene Wiltshire did a fine job ofHuck Thomas and Marlene Wiltshire did a fine job ofproviding prompt service in checking in the membersproviding prompt service in checking in the members

and guests. And Dick Langley did a great job of greeting the members and guests andand guests. And Dick Langley did a great job of greeting the members and guests andtaking care of collecting the luncheon tickets. The Spring Social provided the memberstaking care of collecting the luncheon tickets. The Spring Social provided the membersthe opportunity to be informed of the election results, current news about the organiza-the opportunity to be informed of the election results, current news about the organiza-tion and to enjoy time with classmates, friends and guests. The continued loyal supporttion and to enjoy time with classmates, friends and guests. The continued loyal supportof the GWAA members made this Spring Social a success.of the GWAA members made this Spring Social a success.

GWAA Election and Nominating CommitteeGWAA Election and Nominating CommitteeIn 2010 there will be five (5) vacancies. Although it may seem a bit early to be making thisIn 2010 there will be five (5) vacancies. Although it may seem a bit early to be making thisannouncement the Nominating and Election Committee wants all eligible members to haveannouncement the Nominating and Election Committee wants all eligible members to havethis extra time to consider becoming a candidate to be listed on the ballot in the nextthis extra time to consider becoming a candidate to be listed on the ballot in the nextnewsletter that will be mailed out in March 2010. Please send your name to: Nominating/newsletter that will be mailed out in March 2010. Please send your name to: Nominating/Election Chairperson Marilyn LElection Chairperson Marilyn Lyles, either byles, either by phone at (703) 978-4844 or toy phone at (703) 978-4844 or [email protected]@msn.com..

by Marilyn Kapsch Lyles - ‘54by Marilyn Kapsch Lyles - ‘54GWAA Notebook..... GWAA Notebook.....

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If yIf you haou havven’t yen’t yet made it to a GWHS “First Wet made it to a GWHS “First Wednesdaednesday Night Dinner”, yy Night Dinner”, you should plan on atou should plan on attending one soon. The dates and time are eastending one soon. The dates and time are easy to remembery to remember,,since thesince they are alwy are alwaays held on the “first Wys held on the “first Wednesdaednesday night of the month” from 6 to 8 p.m. So please mark it on yy night of the month” from 6 to 8 p.m. So please mark it on your calendar! Wour calendar! We moe movve around to dife around to differentferentrestaurant locations erestaurant locations evverery fey few months, so also get on the mailing list bw months, so also get on the mailing list by e-mailing Randy McKlvy e-mailing Randy McKlveen at een at [email protected]@cox.net. If y. If you wou want notification,ant notification,she will put you on the email list and let you know locations, times and dates. This casual and friendly gathering is open to all class-years and we genuinelyshe will put you on the email list and let you know locations, times and dates. This casual and friendly gathering is open to all class-years and we genuinelywelcome anywelcome anyone neone new who ww who wants to join our group. It is a vants to join our group. It is a verery simple, informal dinner where we just catch up with each othery simple, informal dinner where we just catch up with each other, sor, sort of likt of like a mini reunione a mini reunionbut atbut attended btended by GW classmates that span the yy GW classmates that span the years from 1ears from 194943 up to 13 up to 199772. Its fun get2. Its fun getting to knoting to know more about all of these vw more about all of these various folks with whom we sharearious folks with whom we shareour school connection; learning where theour school connection; learning where they livy lived, where theed, where they hung out, etc. It’s also vy hung out, etc. It’s also verery gratify gratifying to find out that we all haying to find out that we all havve so much in common - whoe so much in common - whowould have thought! I really encourage you to come and see what these dinners are all about. Hope to see you soon!would have thought! I really encourage you to come and see what these dinners are all about. Hope to see you soon!

Just a reminderJust a reminder that the Class of ’54 has tthat the Class of ’54 has twwo (2) more luncheons scheduled for 2o (2) more luncheons scheduled for 200009. Our October luncheon will be on 9. Our October luncheon will be on MondaMondayy,, OctoberOctober1122th and the December luncheon will be on and the December luncheon will be on MondaMondayy,, December 1December 144th. The 2. The 200110 luncheon schedule begins in Februar0 luncheon schedule begins in February and is set for y and is set for MondaMondayy,,

FebruarFebruary 8y 8th and the April 2and the April 200110 luncheon will be on 0 luncheon will be on MondaMondayy,, April 1April 122th..HINT:HINT: If you haven’t already noticed, these luncheons are scheduled for the second Monday of each of the even numbered months.If you haven’t already noticed, these luncheons are scheduled for the second Monday of each of the even numbered months.Our luncheons are held at the Old CountrOur luncheons are held at the Old Country Bufy Buffet, 7fet, 788220 Richmond Highw0 Richmond Highwaayy, Ale, Alexandria, Vxandria, VA 22A 223306 from 106 from 11:31:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is a0 p.m. It is agreat way to visit with classmates and enjoy a few hours catching up on events in our lives. Our 50/50 drawing always brings out the fungreat way to visit with classmates and enjoy a few hours catching up on events in our lives. Our 50/50 drawing always brings out the funfor the winning ticket holder and we also enjoy some good laughs for the lucky winners of the table decorations.for the winning ticket holder and we also enjoy some good laughs for the lucky winners of the table decorations.

G.WG.W.H.S. Class ’54 Luncheons.H.S. Class ’54 LuncheonsG.WG.W.H.S. Class ’54 Luncheons.H.S. Class ’54 Luncheons

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G.WG.WG.W.H.S. Golden F.H.S. Golden F.H.S. Golden Friends Lunch Bunchriends Lunch Bunchriends Lunch Bunchby Donald “Huck” Thomas ('47)by Donald “Huck” Thomas ('47)by Donald “Huck” Thomas ('47)

The GW Golden Friends Lunch Bunch continues to flourish. Many individuals do a great job to make these luncheons successful. NancyBURCHELL Wilke, Pat GORDON Hill and David Bailey record the attendance each month. When we need the best photos, LoisYOWELL Bailey is our roving photographer. Mary SWEENEY Sutton and Pat MAGNESS Thomas collect the gratuityfor the waitresses. Yours truly is the emcee, and I produce the brief program that informs our GWHS alumniwhat is going on. We are now in our 13th year of continuous GW Golden Friends luncheons. Many thanks toBob McKlveen. Bob founded the Lunch Bunch in 1996.

Schedule for rest of 2009Schedule for rest of 2009Schedule for rest of 2009

Sep 1Sep 1Sep 15 @ Fredericksburg5 @ Fredericksburg5 @ Fredericksburg

Oct 20 @ Dale CityOct 20 @ Dale CityOct 20 @ Dale City

NoNoNov 1v 1v 17 @ Fredericksburg7 @ Fredericksburg7 @ Fredericksburg

Dec 1Dec 1Dec 15 @ Dale Ci5 @ Dale Ci5 @ Dale Citttyyy

and 2and 2and 20001110 is as follo0 is as follo0 is as follows:ws:ws:Jan 19, 2010 @ Fredericksburg ...... Jul 20, 2010 @ FredericksburgFeb 16, 2010 @ Dale City ...... Aug 17, 2010 @ Dale CityMar 16, 2010 @ Fredericksburg ...... Sep 21, 2010 @ FredericksburgApr 20, 2010 @ Dale City ...... Oct 19, 2010 @ Dale CityMay 18, 2010 @ Fredericksburg ...... Nov 16, 2010 @ FredericksburgJun 15, 2010 @ Dale City ...... Dec 21, 2010 @ Dale City

NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: WWWe are are are still seare still seare still searching forching forching for someone to continue the tradition of publishing the GFLBsomeone to continue the tradition of publishing the GFLBsomeone to continue the tradition of publishing the GFLBGAZETTE. If you arGAZETTE. If you arGAZETTE. If you are intere intere interested in doing this orested in doing this orested in doing this or assisting PLEASE CONTassisting PLEASE CONTassisting PLEASE CONTACTACTACT Huck HuckHuckTHOMAS.THOMAS.THOMAS.

The GW Golden Friends Lunch Bunch group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.In ODD months (i.e. Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.) Lunches are held at the Old Country Buffet inFredericksburg, VA., located on Rt. 3, five traffic lights west of Rt 95 in Fredericksburg, VA.In EVEN months (i.e. Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) Lunches are held at the Old Country Buffet in Potomac Mills,Woodbridge, VA., located at Smoketown Station, 2942 Prince William Pkwy. From 95 onto Prince William Pkwy and turn rightat 5th traffic light into parking lot.

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Hi (your name)Hi (your name)YYou have been invited to join old friends from the class of 19(your class)ou have been invited to join old friends from the class of 19(your class)at Georat George ge WWashington High School at ashington High School at USAUSA Reunited.Reunited.Click the following link to join today:Click the following link to join today:http://wwwhttp://www.usareunited.com/iresponsetrack.asp?.usareunited.com/iresponsetrack.asp?

IT IS IT IS NOTNOT GWAA SPONSORED. THEY ARE JUST “PHISHING”GWAA SPONSORED. THEY ARE JUST “PHISHING”Read more news received!!! continued on page 10

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Class of 1944 Class of 1944 ReunionReunionThe 65The 65th AnnivAnniversary of the Class of l944 will be held at the Greenspring Rersary of the Class of l944 will be held at the Greenspring Retirement Campus on Tetirement Campus on Tuesdauesdayy,,September 8, 2009 at a Luncheon. The Reunion Committee includes Jim Griffin ‘44, Jim Bryan ‘44, BillSeptember 8, 2009 at a Luncheon. The Reunion Committee includes Jim Griffin ‘44, Jim Bryan ‘44, BillDuncan ‘47, Jack Crickenberger ‘44, Elizabeth DAGGIT Haynes ‘44, Phyllis BROWN Martin ‘44, Betty and JoeDuncan ‘47, Jack Crickenberger ‘44, Elizabeth DAGGIT Haynes ‘44, Phyllis BROWN Martin ‘44, Betty and JoeStruder ‘44, and Lorraine ELLISON Duncan ‘44, chairperson.Struder ‘44, and Lorraine ELLISON Duncan ‘44, chairperson.

Class of 1954 Class of 1954 ReunionReunionAttention Classmates of 1954:Attention Classmates of 1954:This is a reminder that our 55th Reunion is scheduled for September 11th and 12th. Don’t miss out onThis is a reminder that our 55th Reunion is scheduled for September 11th and 12th. Don’t miss out onthe chance to celebrate this memorable occasion. In order to make your reservations or for informationthe chance to celebrate this memorable occasion. In order to make your reservations or for informationplease contact Nellie Foster by phone at (703) 451-9135 or by e-mail at please contact Nellie Foster by phone at (703) 451-9135 or by e-mail at [email protected]@juno.com. Other GW. Other GWalumni that would like to join in the festivities are welcome.alumni that would like to join in the festivities are welcome.

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bbbby Huck Thomas – ‘4y Huck Thomas – ‘4y Huck Thomas – ‘4y Huck Thomas – ‘47777How many of you ever recall or remember what youHow many of you ever recall or remember what youHow many of you ever recall or remember what youHow many of you ever recall or remember what youHow many of you ever recall or remember what youdid in the summers after school closed? I can recalldid in the summers after school closed? I can recalldid in the summers after school closed? I can recalldid in the summers after school closed? I can recalldid in the summers after school closed? I can recallspending many hours on the playgrounds of spending many hours on the playgrounds ofspending many hours on the playgrounds ofspending many hours on the playgrounds of Alexan-Alexan-Alexan-Alexan-dria. Lucy Houston coordinated the playground pro-dria. Lucy Houston coordinated the playground pro-dria. Lucy Houston coordinated the playground pro-dria. Lucy Houston coordinated the playground pro-gram. gram.gram.gram. WWWWe had Jefe had Jefe had Jefe had Jefferson School, Mount ferson School, Mountferson School, Mountferson School, Mount VVVVernon El-ernon El-ernon El-ernon El-ementaryementaryementaryementary, Maury School and Potomac , Maury School and Potomac, Maury School and Potomac, Maury School and Potomac VVVViewiewiewiew. Potomac. Potomac. Potomac. PotomacVVVView was located between Lee Siew was located between Lee Siew was located between Lee Siew was located between Lee Street and Union Street and Union Street and Union Street and Union Street,treet,treet,treet,just south of the tunnel on just south of the tunnel onjust south of the tunnel onjust south of the tunnel on WWWWilkes Silkes Silkes Silkes Street. treet.treet.treet. WWWWe called ite called ite called ite called itShad ShadShadShad TTTTown. Beverly Hills added Georown. Beverly Hills added Georown. Beverly Hills added Georown. Beverly Hills added George Mason Schoolge Mason Schoolge Mason Schoolge Mason Schoolto the program laterto the program laterto the program laterto the program later....

Activities were ping pong, horseshoes and paddle ten-Activities were ping pong, horseshoes and paddle ten-Activities were ping pong, horseshoes and paddle ten-Activities were ping pong, horseshoes and paddle ten-nis. Bean bag toss was also available. City-wide tour-nis. Bean bag toss was also available. City-wide tour-nis. Bean bag toss was also available. City-wide tour-nis. Bean bag toss was also available. City-wide tour-naments were staged each summernaments were staged each summernaments were staged each summernaments were staged each summer. ... AAAA track meet wastrack meet wastrack meet wastrack meet washeld every year at Georheld every year at Georheld every year at Georheld every year at George gegege WWWWashington High School.ashington High School.ashington High School.ashington High School.GWHS was opened in 1936. GWHS was opened in 1936.GWHS was opened in 1936.GWHS was opened in 1936. The TheTheTheAlexandria Boys ClubAlexandria Boys ClubAlexandria Boys ClubAlexandria Boys Clubwas also opened in 1936. Many of us spent many hourswas also opened in 1936. Many of us spent many hourswas also opened in 1936. Many of us spent many hourswas also opened in 1936. Many of us spent many hoursat the Boys Club. I was the 12at the Boys Club. I was the 12at the Boys Club. I was the 12at the Boys Club. I was the 12th member to join whenmember to join whenmember to join whenmember to join whenit first opened. Ironicallyit first opened. Ironicallyit first opened. Ironicallyit first opened. Ironically, the Boys Club was built across, the Boys Club was built across, the Boys Club was built across, the Boys Club was built acrossthe street from where I lived in the 400 block of Norththe street from where I lived in the 400 block of Norththe street from where I lived in the 400 block of Norththe street from where I lived in the 400 block of NorthPayne Street.Payne Street.Payne Street.Payne Street.

There also was plenty of activity on the GeorThere also was plenty of activity on the GeorThere also was plenty of activity on the GeorThere also was plenty of activity on the George gegege WWWWash-ash-ash-ash-ington Parkwayington Parkwayington Parkwayington Parkway. ... WWWWe called it “the boulevard”. e called it “the boulevard”.e called it “the boulevard”.e called it “the boulevard”. WWWWe hade hade hade hadweenie roasts, watermelon feasts and picnics. Laterweenie roasts, watermelon feasts and picnics. Laterweenie roasts, watermelon feasts and picnics. Laterweenie roasts, watermelon feasts and picnics. Lateron we would enjoy the “submarine races” after dark.on we would enjoy the “submarine races” after dark.on we would enjoy the “submarine races” after dark.on we would enjoy the “submarine races” after dark.Sitting around the open camp fires were always en-Sitting around the open camp fires were always en-Sitting around the open camp fires were always en-Sitting around the open camp fires were always en-joyed at the “Happy Hunting Ground” or “Riverside”.joyed at the “Happy Hunting Ground” or “Riverside”.joyed at the “Happy Hunting Ground” or “Riverside”.joyed at the “Happy Hunting Ground” or “Riverside”.

My favorite spot was the My favorite spot was theMy favorite spot was theMy favorite spot was the Alexandria Municipal Pool,Alexandria Municipal Pool,Alexandria Municipal Pool,Alexandria Municipal Pool,600 Cameron Street.600 Cameron Street.600 Cameron Street.600 Cameron Street.

I recall Harry Rudd was the managerI recall Harry Rudd was the managerI recall Harry Rudd was the managerI recall Harry Rudd was the manager. He would. He would. He would. He wouldthreaten us with expulsion from the pool. He neverthreaten us with expulsion from the pool. He neverthreaten us with expulsion from the pool. He neverthreaten us with expulsion from the pool. He neverkicked any of us out. kicked any of us out.kicked any of us out.kicked any of us out. Archie Norford and “Podgie”Archie Norford and “Podgie”Archie Norford and “Podgie”Archie Norford and “Podgie”Thomas were life guards. Later on, we had Thomas were life guards. Later on, we hadThomas were life guards. Later on, we hadThomas were life guards. Later on, we had Al BarkerAl BarkerAl BarkerAl Barker,,,,Ed Simms, Marie Enke, Sonny Ed Simms, Marie Enke, SonnyEd Simms, Marie Enke, SonnyEd Simms, Marie Enke, Sonny WWWWeiners, Dee Campbell,einers, Dee Campbell,einers, Dee Campbell,einers, Dee Campbell,Julian JulianJulianJulian Whitestone, Whitestone,Whitestone,Whitestone, TTTTommy Lommy Lommy Lommy Lyles, Buddy Grisso, Billyles, Buddy Grisso, Billyles, Buddy Grisso, Billyles, Buddy Grisso, BillSinclairSinclairSinclairSinclair, Fannie Mae Dixon, and Jean , Fannie Mae Dixon, and Jean, Fannie Mae Dixon, and Jean, Fannie Mae Dixon, and Jean TTTTullyullyullyully. ... There wasThere wasThere wasThere wasplenty going on for me during summer break. Howplenty going on for me during summer break. Howplenty going on for me during summer break. Howplenty going on for me during summer break. Howabout you?about you?about you?about you?I also remember the water ballet with Fannie MaeI also remember the water ballet with Fannie MaeI also remember the water ballet with Fannie MaeI also remember the water ballet with Fannie MaeDixon, Gloria Miles, “Jiggs” Dixon, Gloria Miles, “Jiggs”Dixon, Gloria Miles, “Jiggs”Dixon, Gloria Miles, “Jiggs” TTTTullyullyullyully, Marlene Currier, Marlene Currier, Marlene Currier, Marlene CurrierWWWWiltshire, and Jean Busbyiltshire, and Jean Busbyiltshire, and Jean Busbyiltshire, and Jean Busby, to name a few who partici-, to name a few who partici-, to name a few who partici-, to name a few who partici-pated.pated.pated.pated.

Sorry to report the death of Mary Loud (Lucy Sorry to report the death of Mary Loud (LucySorry to report the death of Mary Loud (LucySorry to report the death of Mary Loud (Lucy WWWWerner)erner)erner)erner)Forbes. Lucy was one of our alumni (Class of ’42),Forbes. Lucy was one of our alumni (Class of ’42),Forbes. Lucy was one of our alumni (Class of ’42),Forbes. Lucy was one of our alumni (Class of ’42),that did well in life. She was a writer for the Star andthat did well in life. She was a writer for the Star andthat did well in life. She was a writer for the Star andthat did well in life. She was a writer for the Star andthe thethethe WWWWashington ashingtonashingtonashington TTTTimes. She was awarded the Pulitzerimes. She was awarded the Pulitzerimes. She was awarded the Pulitzerimes. She was awarded the PulitzerPrize for reporting. She was inducted into the Prize for reporting. She was inducted into thePrize for reporting. She was inducted into thePrize for reporting. She was inducted into the WWWWash-ash-ash-ash-ington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journal-ington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journal-ington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journal-ington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journal-ists Hall of Fame in 1992. Mary Lou always attendedists Hall of Fame in 1992. Mary Lou always attendedists Hall of Fame in 1992. Mary Lou always attendedists Hall of Fame in 1992. Mary Lou always attendedour ourourour Alumni Fall Picnic. Alumni Fall Picnic.Alumni Fall Picnic.Alumni Fall Picnic. WWWWe will miss here will miss here will miss here will miss her....

Arlen Brown was also added to the deceased list. Arlen Brown was also added to the deceased list.Arlen Brown was also added to the deceased list.Arlen Brown was also added to the deceased list. ArlenArlenArlenArlenpassed away recently after an extended illness. passed away recently after an extended illness.passed away recently after an extended illness.passed away recently after an extended illness. ArlenArlenArlenArlenwas noted for his “jitterbug dancing.” He could dancewas noted for his “jitterbug dancing.” He could dancewas noted for his “jitterbug dancing.” He could dancewas noted for his “jitterbug dancing.” He could dancewith the best of them. He was also a great sportsmanwith the best of them. He was also a great sportsmanwith the best of them. He was also a great sportsmanwith the best of them. He was also a great sportsmanwhile attending GWwhile attending GWwhile attending GWwhile attending GW. ... WWWWe will miss him greatlye will miss him greatlye will miss him greatlye will miss him greatly....

Lots of activity forLots of activity forLots of activity forLots of activity for the vac. It’the vac. It’the vac. It’the vac. It’s time to shut its time to shut its time to shut its time to shut itdown for another time.down for another time.down for another time.down for another time.

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PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...PREXIE PROFILES...TTransferring from Sransferring from St. John’t. John’s High School in 1955, Roland Michael Boran came tos High School in 1955, Roland Michael Boran came toGWHS as a sophomore, declaring that military discipline wasn’t what he was look-GWHS as a sophomore, declaring that military discipline wasn’t what he was look-ing foring for. “Mike” was asked to pledge both . “Mike” was asked to pledge both AOE and Lambda AOE and Lambda Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi. ThingsThingsdidn’t work out with didn’t work out withAOE, although one of my dearest friends in later years, WAOE, although one of my dearest friends in later years, WayneayneDeavers, was one of them. Mike ended up pledging for Lambda, which accordingDeavers, was one of them. Mike ended up pledging for Lambda, which accordingto him could have doubled as the Nerd House. to him could have doubled as the Nerd House. As a pledge he did what he wasAs a pledge he did what he wastold to do (so some of that military training was actually useful). One of the mem-told to do (so some of that military training was actually useful). One of the mem-bers of Lambda, Joey Maiden, was running for a seat on the Sbers of Lambda, Joey Maiden, was running for a seat on the Student Council andtudent Council andelicited Mike’elicited Mike’s help in his camps help in his campaign – namelyaign – namely, Mike was told to climb down or fall, Mike was told to climb down or fallfrom a rope hung from the balcony wearing a fur coat, throwing candy canes intofrom a rope hung from the balcony wearing a fur coat, throwing candy canes intothe audience and then presenting an introductory speech for Joeythe audience and then presenting an introductory speech for Joey. Joey was run-. Joey was run-ning against guys like BT Sisson and other BMOC’s. With Mike’s help, Joey camening against guys like BT Sisson and other BMOC’s. With Mike’s help, Joey camein second and became first vice-president of the GW student council. We canin second and became first vice-president of the GW student council. We canassume that Mike’s love of performing derived from this, his first public high schoolassume that Mike’s love of performing derived from this, his first public high school

performance.performance.In the spring of 1956 Lambda decided to throw a big dance at the LIn the spring of 1956 Lambda decided to throw a big dance at the Lyon Park Community Center in yon Park Community Center in Arling-Arling-ton. ton. The president of the fraternity who was also Mike’The president of the fraternity who was also Mike’s oldest and dearest friend, Mike s oldest and dearest friend, Mike TTate, was positiveate, was positivethat the frat had booked that the frat had booked The Parkside Band to play (Parkside on 14The Parkside Band to play (Parkside on 14thth SSt., NWt., NW, was an incredible rock and, was an incredible rock androll/rhythm and blues Mecca). The Community Center was filling up with Parkside fans but the stage re-roll/rhythm and blues Mecca). The Community Center was filling up with Parkside fans but the stage re-mained emptymained empty. . AfAfter a frantic call to Parkside, during which the Band could be heard playing their heartter a frantic call to Parkside, during which the Band could be heard playing their hearts outs outin the background, Joey Maiden who was in the GW dance band that was sponsored by the school and itsin the background, Joey Maiden who was in the GW dance band that was sponsored by the school and itsmusic directormusic director, Mr, Mr. Roy Smith, called as many of his musician friends as he could find and told them to get. Roy Smith, called as many of his musician friends as he could find and told them to getthemselves ready to play for the dance: Frank Knill on alto sax, Harry Pence on trumpet, Pete Crabill onthemselves ready to play for the dance: Frank Knill on alto sax, Harry Pence on trumpet, Pete Crabill ondrums and Dave Lehman on guitdrums and Dave Lehman on guitarar. He couldn’t find a piano man, so he turned to Mike and said, “Hey. He couldn’t find a piano man, so he turned to Mike and said, “Hey,,pledge, don’t you sort of play piano?” Mike did a credible imitation of Little Richard and Fats Domino, and,pledge, don’t you sort of play piano?” Mike did a credible imitation of Little Richard and Fats Domino, and,as they sayas they say, the rest is history, the rest is history. W. Well friends, that last-minute-stell friends, that last-minute-stand-in-band “rocked the joint!” and-in-band “rocked the joint!” That nightThat nightwitnessed the birth of witnessed the birth of The SThe Spotlighters, perhappotlighters, perhaps one of the first rock bands to play professionally in thes one of the first rock bands to play professionally in theAlexandria area.Alexandria area.Not unlike other musical groups at the time, band members moved between bands fairly fluidly and MikeNot unlike other musical groups at the time, band members moved between bands fairly fluidly and Mikejoined with John Phillips, Scott McKenzie and Bill Cleary in starting the vocal group called The Smoothiesjoined with John Phillips, Scott McKenzie and Bill Cleary in starting the vocal group called The Smoothies(obviously(obviously, prizes were not given for originality in naming bands at this time). , prizes were not given for originality in naming bands at this time). The Smoothies released aThe Smoothies released acouple of singles with Decca, performed on Dick Clark’couple of singles with Decca, performed on Dick Clark’s s American BandstAmerican Bandstand and were working on anand and were working on analbum when they disbanded in late 1960 (once again, think fluid – Phillips and McKenzie joined with banjoalbum when they disbanded in late 1960 (once again, think fluid – Phillips and McKenzie joined with banjopicker Dick Weissman and enjoyed a modicum of success as The Journeymen).picker Dick Weissman and enjoyed a modicum of success as The Journeymen).Meanwhile, Mike was performing with Meanwhile, Mike was performing with TTim Rose as “Michael and im Rose as “Michael and TTimothy” in area cofimothy” in area coffeehouses. In 1962,feehouses. In 1962,Mike married and decided the music industry was the least financially stable profession to follow for raisingMike married and decided the music industry was the least financially stable profession to follow for raisinga familya family. He then attended . He then attendedAmerican University and graduate school at UVAmerican University and graduate school at UVAA in pursuit of degrees in educa-in pursuit of degrees in educa-tion and financed these endeavors by working as a stand-up comedian. Even after he began teaching, twotion and financed these endeavors by working as a stand-up comedian. Even after he began teaching, twoyears at Parker-Grayyears at Parker-Gray, followed by 25 years at Herndon High School, he continued to perform for about 10, followed by 25 years at Herndon High School, he continued to perform for about 10years at nightclubs in the DC area, including the Cellar Dooryears at nightclubs in the DC area, including the Cellar Door..Following the breakup of his marriage in the early 1970s, Mike moved to Middleburg where he purchasedFollowing the breakup of his marriage in the early 1970s, Mike moved to Middleburg where he purchasedsome land on which an old huntersome land on which an old hunter’’s cabin existed. Ws cabin existed. With help from one of his studentith help from one of his students, David Roos, Mikes, David Roos, Mikedesigned and built his log-and-stone home which David named, MOUNT HOPE – “It don’t MOUNT todesigned and built his log-and-stone home which David named, MOUNT HOPE – “It don’t MOUNT tomuch; we just HOPE it don’t fall down.” – much; we just HOPE it don’t fall down.” – And it didn’t.And it didn’t.

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For the next ten years, Mike juggled his career as a government and political science teacher withFor the next ten years, Mike juggled his career as a government and political science teacher withweekends spent playing weddings, bar mitzvahs, Moose lodges and Elks clubs. Over the course of theweekends spent playing weddings, bar mitzvahs, Moose lodges and Elks clubs. Over the course of thenext few years, around 30 or so, real life kept popping up and Mike wasn’t as involved in music as henext few years, around 30 or so, real life kept popping up and Mike wasn’t as involved in music as hewould have liked. In 1994, following his retirement from teaching, he planned to build a studio in hiswould have liked. In 1994, following his retirement from teaching, he planned to build a studio in his

house, but it wasn’t until the deaths of Johnny Phillips in 2001 andhouse, but it wasn’t until the deaths of Johnny Phillips in 2001 andTTim Rose in 2002 that Mike said, “It was time to resurrect thatim Rose in 2002 that Mike said, “It was time to resurrect thatwhole dream.” He purchased equipment to build a studio in hiswhole dream.” He purchased equipment to build a studio in hishome, including a synthesizerhome, including a synthesizer, and began working on his debut, and began working on his debutCD, ‘Old Dogs’, arrangements/interpretations of classic rock andCD, ‘Old Dogs’, arrangements/interpretations of classic rock andsoul songs inspired by James soul songs inspired by James TTayloraylor’’s cover of Jimmy Jones’s cover of Jimmy Jones’ss‘Handy Man;’ ‘Old Dogs’ was released in 2004 under the stage‘Handy Man;’ ‘Old Dogs’ was released in 2004 under the stagename of Michael Rand, chosen afname of Michael Rand, chosen after author ter authorAAyn Rand and the Randyn Rand and the RandMcNally atlases (to attract both the right-brained and left-brainedMcNally atlases (to attract both the right-brained and left-brainedcrowds, we suppose.) He and wife Christine have since taken upcrowds, we suppose.) He and wife Christine have since taken upresidence in an old country estate, Woolwine House, in the Blueresidence in an old country estate, Woolwine House, in the BlueRidge Highlands of southwest VRidge Highlands of southwest Virginia. irginia. As with any house olderAs with any house olderthan one hundred (and many people that age), Mike says you sortthan one hundred (and many people that age), Mike says you sortof get used to the pof get used to the pain of one thing breaking down afain of one thing breaking down after the otherter the other..Mike has performed at the GW Class of ‘55’s, 50Mike has performed at the GW Class of ‘55’s, 50 thth reunion, did areunion, did awalk-on at the ’58-’59 GW/walk-on at the ’58-’59 GW/Hammond 50Hammond 50thth reunion andreunion andnumerous local musicalnumerous local musical

shows in Floyd, Vshows in Floyd, VA. Mike’A. Mike’s website is s website is wwwwww.Michael-Rand.com.Michael-Rand.com ononwhich you can find information about planned activities; he andwhich you can find information about planned activities; he andChristine are catching up with old friends through Facebook underChristine are catching up with old friends through Facebook underthe name ‘Wthe name ‘Woolwine House.’oolwine House.’ Most recentlyMost recently, Mike’, Mike’s local NPR ra-s local NPR ra-dio station just played some of his songs on their Saturday Nightdio station just played some of his songs on their Saturday Nightfolksyfolksy, rock, down-home show, rock, down-home show. (Saturday night, . (Saturday night,August 8, 2009 onAugust 8, 2009 onthe Seth Williamson’s 4-hour show on Saturdays starting at 8 PMthe Seth Williamson’s 4-hour show on Saturdays starting at 8 PMcalled Back Roads and Blue Highways — called Back Roads and Blue Highways — wwwwww.WVTF.WVTF.org)..org).

Since we don’t have Mike & Christine’s info in our newly printedSince we don’t have Mike & Christine’s info in our newly printedRoster Book, they supplied their approximate GPS coordinates –Roster Book, they supplied their approximate GPS coordinates –they would love to hear from y’all…. y’heah?they would love to hear from y’all…. y’heah?

The Borans, Woolwine HouseThe Borans, Woolwine House2927 W2927 Woods Gap Road, Woods Gap Road, Woolwine, Voolwine, VAA 2418524185Mike’s Email: Mike’s Email: [email protected]@aol.comHome Phone: 276.930.9963Home Phone: 276.930.9963Facebook User ID: Woolwine HousFacebook User ID: Woolwine Hous

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When our days are ended here…. and Memories Draw NighWhen our days are ended here…. and Memories Draw NighWhen our days are ended here…. and Memories Draw Nigh

AA TTribute to Mrribute to Mr. Philip Lester. Philip Lester - - Band and OrBand and Orchestra Dirchestra Directorector..

MrMr. Lester was born in . Lester was born inWWilliamstown, Pennsylvania, and did underilliamstown, Pennsylvania, and did undergraduate work with Jangraduate work with Janand Ernest and Ernest WWilliams. He then taught for a year and a half in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,illiams. He then taught for a year and a half in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,before he came to Gbefore he came to G. . WW., and his excellent work with the bands and orchestra here gives., and his excellent work with the bands and orchestra here givesevidence of his extensive musical background. evidence of his extensive musical background.While MrWhile Mr. Lester. Lester’’s own favorite instruments own favorite instrumentwas the trombone, he also gave his son Philip Jrwas the trombone, he also gave his son Philip Jr., lessons on the saxophone.., lessons on the saxophone.

Most probably MrMost probably Mr. Lester. Lester’’s greatest contribution to our school was composing the “Almas greatest contribution to our school was composing the “AlmaMater” before he left us in 1949, to work on his MasterMater” before he left us in 1949, to work on his Master’’s degree in Hagerstown, Mary-s degree in Hagerstown, Mary-land. land.After an absence of one year he returned to continue his services at GAfter an absence of one year he returned to continue his services at G. . WW. until fall of. until fall of’53 when he left to take a position with the Campbell Music Company’53 when he left to take a position with the Campbell Music Company..

MrMr. Lester confided to his colleagues that he “would remember with great pleasure his. Lester confided to his colleagues that he “would remember with great pleasure hisdays at Geordays at George ge WWashington High.”ashington High.”

The Class of 1953 dedicated their yearbook, “The ‘53 Compass” to MrThe Class of 1953 dedicated their yearbook, “The ‘53 Compass” to Mr. Philip Lester. Philip Lester. . They were the second classThey were the second classduring his tenure to extend him that honorduring his tenure to extend him that honor..

The George The GeorgeThe George WWWashington High Schoolashington High Schoolashington High SchoolAlma MaterAlma MaterAlma Mater

WWWords by ords byords by Philip LesterPhilip LesterPhilip Lester © 1947© 1947© 1947

(Musical Score is also available)(Musical Score is also available)(Musical Score is also available)

We sing our praises to our school, George Washington its name;We sing our praises to our school, George Washington its name;We sing our praises to our school, George Washington its name;

Her colors, blue and gold were meant to ever bring her fameHer colors, blue and gold were meant to ever bring her fameHer colors, blue and gold were meant to ever bring her fame

And when our days are ended here and memories draw nigh,And when our days are ended here and memories draw nigh,And when our days are ended here and memories draw nigh,

WWWe’ll not forget our school so deare’ll not forget our school so deare’ll not forget our school so dear, Hail! G, Hail! G, Hail! G. W. W. W. High! W. High! W. High! We High!e High!e High!

NOTE: It had neverNOTE: It had never crcrossed my mind that ourossed my mind that our beloved GWHS beloved GWHS Alma MaterAlma Mater was not as known to all of ourwas not as known to all of our alumni untilalumni untilErnie Sult ‘43 called me and asked if I had a copy of the sheet music orErnie Sult ‘43 called me and asked if I had a copy of the sheet music or at least the words to “it”. at least the words to “it”. WWell, duh on me!ell, duh on me!It wasn’t even written until 1947. So therIt wasn’t even written until 1947. So there’e’s a whole decade+ of people who may still be in the dark about it. Ernies a whole decade+ of people who may still be in the dark about it. Erniewas going to do his part by singing it, in his inimitable style, at a class reunion of the mid-forties group. In order towas going to do his part by singing it, in his inimitable style, at a class reunion of the mid-forties group. In order togive all you “post-alma-matergive all you “post-alma-mater-slackers” who might not have quite paid attention at assemblies or-slackers” who might not have quite paid attention at assemblies or youryour graduationgraduationfestivities, please soak up the following homage to one of our teachers. This genre of literary presentation willfestivities, please soak up the following homage to one of our teachers. This genre of literary presentation willbecome a rbecome a regularegular parpart of not only ourt of not only our “On GW!” newsletter“On GW!” newsletter, but I’ll also place shor, but I’ll also place short art articles on the web-site aboutticles on the web-site aboutthe individuals who had such an important and dramatic impact on our tender and impressionable years.the individuals who had such an important and dramatic impact on our tender and impressionable years.Send me your choices and memories of them and I’ll try to work them in. Send me your choices and memories of them and I’ll try to work them in. [email protected]@verizon.net

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We’ll not forget our school so dear... Hail, GW HIGH!We’ll not forget our school so dear... Hail, GW HIGH!We’ll not forget our school so dear... Hail, GW HIGH!

The Piano PlayerThe Piano Player - by Lorraine Duncan- by Lorraine Duncan

“Whatever you do, please don’t shoot the piano player”….as in the days before radio and phonographs… in the Old West“Whatever you do, please don’t shoot the piano player”….as in the days before radio and phonographs… in the Old Westsaloons. In my mother’s Minnieville farm community there were several parlor pump organs that her aunts, mother and sistersaloons. In my mother’s Minnieville farm community there were several parlor pump organs that her aunts, mother and sistercould play and an uncle who could really play the piano.could play and an uncle who could really play the piano.

At Mt. VAt Mt. Vernon Elementernon Elementary School where I entered as a 4ary School where I entered as a 4th gradergrader, group piano lessons were of, group piano lessons were offered, providing a cardboardfered, providing a cardboardkeyboard. Once a week, the student could get a turn to play a real piano and hear what she (he) had practiced from the lessonkeyboard. Once a week, the student could get a turn to play a real piano and hear what she (he) had practiced from the lessonbook. Oh, how I wished to be the piano playerbook. Oh, how I wished to be the piano player. . At GWHS in the Girls Glee Club, Mrs. Malone asked if I would have room in myAt GWHS in the Girls Glee Club, Mrs. Malone asked if I would have room in myschedule to be the accompanist (piano player) for the Boy’s Glee Club and the Double Quartet. That summer I completed someschedule to be the accompanist (piano player) for the Boy’s Glee Club and the Double Quartet. That summer I completed someArtArts (college prep) required subjects (college prep) required subjects in summer school. s in summer school. At a GWHS Friends Luncheon, Julius Caporletti and Leo McGuire wereAt a GWHS Friends Luncheon, Julius Caporletti and Leo McGuire weretalking about high school music groups. Leo inquired, “Why were you in the Boy’s Glee Club, Lorraine? Julius answered, “Shetalking about high school music groups. Leo inquired, “Why were you in the Boy’s Glee Club, Lorraine? Julius answered, “Shehad to play the notes for all 4 parts until they were learned”.had to play the notes for all 4 parts until they were learned”.

At least someone remembered. I always had the feeling that no one remembered the piano player…only the soloist (voice orAt least someone remembered. I always had the feeling that no one remembered the piano player…only the soloist (voice orinstrumentinstrumentalist) was noteworthyalist) was noteworthy. However. However, we are of, we are often wrong in our perceptions. ten wrong in our perceptions. At our ’44-’50 last reunion at Ft. BelvoirAt our ’44-’50 last reunion at Ft. Belvoir, there, therewere three alumni, a few years younger than I, who asked, “Didn’t you play the piano in high school.” were three alumni, a few years younger than I, who asked, “Didn’t you play the piano in high school.” Also, Jimmy WAlso, Jimmy Wilsonilsonrecently said, “My sister took lessons from Mrs. Landall, the same teacher that you had”.recently said, “My sister took lessons from Mrs. Landall, the same teacher that you had”.

No matter how much you practice, you have the great fear of hitting a WRONG note. I was asked to accompany Jimmy FosterNo matter how much you practice, you have the great fear of hitting a WRONG note. I was asked to accompany Jimmy Foster(I believe in my junior year) at a graduation ceremony(I believe in my junior year) at a graduation ceremony. . The song was entitled “Guns” with lotThe song was entitled “Guns” with lots of loud octs of loud octaves. Pauline Myersaves. Pauline Myersremembers a program when she played the violin and I accompremembers a program when she played the violin and I accompanied at the piano and Vanied at the piano and Virginia Booth read poems about warirginia Booth read poems about war..

AA fun time was a Show at the USO on Cameron Sfun time was a Show at the USO on Cameron Street that the “Boys” did. treet that the “Boys” did. There was a scene with Gene Recker in a barrel.There was a scene with Gene Recker in a barrel.(I’m sure he had on clothes in the barrel area). The piano player (me) was on stage within the curtain area (with the piano) and(I’m sure he had on clothes in the barrel area). The piano player (me) was on stage within the curtain area (with the piano) andfor some reason, the barrel had to be dropped in order to get by the piano and off the stage. No one believed that I didn’tfor some reason, the barrel had to be dropped in order to get by the piano and off the stage. No one believed that I didn’tpeek…..Ypeek…..You see, I was too busy getting the music ready for the next numberou see, I was too busy getting the music ready for the next number. Honest, or is it honestly? . Honest, or is it honestly? Another fun timeAnother fun timeexcept for the hours and hours of hard practice, was the performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore”. Jean Jonesexcept for the hours and hours of hard practice, was the performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore”. Jean Jonesshared the piano bench for the loooooong performance. Some years ago Jean called long distance to reminisce about othershared the piano bench for the loooooong performance. Some years ago Jean called long distance to reminisce about othershared times as accompanists at GWHS.shared times as accompanists at GWHS.

AfAfter high school it was great fun to accompter high school it was great fun to accompany Lindsey Bergen, Helen Peelerany Lindsey Bergen, Helen Peeler, Pauline Myers and others at dif, Pauline Myers and others at different programs.ferent programs.In l946 or 47, Eugene Barnwell, a member of the Kiwanis Club which met at the George Mason Hotel for their dinners, askedIn l946 or 47, Eugene Barnwell, a member of the Kiwanis Club which met at the George Mason Hotel for their dinners, askedif I would be Ernie Sult’s accompanist at one of their meetings. We had no chance to rehearse and included in the music wasif I would be Ernie Sult’s accompanist at one of their meetings. We had no chance to rehearse and included in the music was“The Donkey Serenade”. Ernie sailed through the music but I wished I had had hours of practice…..it was a very difficult piece“The Donkey Serenade”. Ernie sailed through the music but I wished I had had hours of practice…..it was a very difficult pieceof music and I hoped that Ernie hadn’t noticed all of my mistakesof music and I hoped that Ernie hadn’t noticed all of my mistakes..

It’It’s been real. s been real. Lorraine ELLISON Duncan (the piano player).Lorraine ELLISON Duncan (the piano player).

From:From: Gloria GardnerGloria Gardner - GWHS - GWHSAlumni AlumniAssn. Class Rep. ‘41- ‘42Assn. Class Rep. ‘41- ‘42Dear Everybody:DearEverybody:The TheAlexandria Oral HistorAlexandria Oral History Pry Program seeks to rogram seeks to record the memories of the people who have lived in the City of ecord the memories of the people who have lived in the City ofAlexandria forAlexandria for some time,some time,to gain a betterto gain a better understanding of ourunderstanding of our city’city’s past. Katie Bakers past. Katie Baker, a volunteer, a volunteer with the Prwith the Program, has asked me to canvas members of ourogram, has asked me to canvas members of ourGWHS Golden Lunch Bunch and the GWHS GWHS Golden Lunch Bunch and the GWHSAlumni AlumniAssociation forAssociation for help in the prhelp in the project. oject.WWe can pre can provide valuable memories about grovide valuable memories about growingowingup, living and working in up, living and working inAlexandria, as well as how the City has changed overAlexandria, as well as how the City has changed over the years.the years.

Their volunteers meet with people who have agreed to be interviewed for approximately an hour in a quiet location: their home, or a roomTheir volunteers meet with people who have agreed to be interviewed for approximately an hour in a quiet location: their home, or a roomin one of the local libraries. in one of the local libraries. They use rThey use recording equipment to precording equipment to preserve the interview and the tapes areserve the interview and the tapes are kept on file in the e kept on file in the AlexandriaAlexandriaArArchaeology Museum. chaeology Museum. They arThey are also transcribed and a copy is pre also transcribed and a copy is provided to the interviewee forovided to the interviewee for rrevieweview. . The oral histories arThe oral histories are then are then archivedchivedfor use by researchers, or by City staff in the City’s museum or online exhibits and educational brochures.for use by researchers, or by City staff in the City’s museum or online exhibits and educational brochures.

If you would like to help out in the project, please contact Katie at: [email protected] or you can reach me at: [email protected] you would like to help out in the project, please contact Katie at: [email protected] or you can reach me at: [email protected] you have the time, it is an interesting experience — I have done it and was so surprised at how much stuff I could dig up out of my memoryIf you have the time, it is an interesting experience — I have done it and was so surprised at how much stuff I could dig up out of my memorywhen it was called upon. Gordon Daniels, too, has been interviewed and was equally impressed at how rewarding it was to make awhen it was called upon. Gordon Daniels, too, has been interviewed and was equally impressed at how rewarding it was to make acontribution to the efcontribution to the efforfort. Let’t. Let’s make ours make our mark on the mark on theAlexandria Oral HistorAlexandria Oral History Pry Program. ON GWogram. ON GW !!!!!!!!

PLEASE NOTE: If any names, dates or facts are misstated in the Benevolence Report, please accept our sincere apologies . Also kindly inform us of the

correct information either by regular mail to GWAA c/o P. Barnett, P.O. Box 25453, Alexandria, VA 22313-5453 or by e-mail ([email protected]).

GWAA MEMBERS:BROWN, Arlen Francis - Class of 1950, passed 06-10-09. Card and note sent to his family on 06-17-09.EDWARDS, Mahlon - Class of 1954, passed 03-31-09. Card and note sent 04-03-09 to the family and his wife, Sarah JONES

Edwards, Class of 1954, and an Associate Member of GWAA.FEINDT, Wayne Edward – Class of 1953, passed away 11/13/2007, reported by his wife Polly.FOSTER, L. Delbert (Del) – Class of 1954, passed away 5/20/2008FULTON, Ronald - Class of 1947, passed 11-30-08. No available address but condolences were made via E-mail to his

daughter, Debbie, on 03-23-09.GREEN, Robert - passed 01-06-09. Robert, teacher/coach was a Honorary Member. Card & note sent to wife, Louise, on 03-13-09.

HAYNES Tucker, Jeverna (Bobbie) - Class of 1949, passed on 03-04-09. Jeverna was a member of the GWAA and an avidmember of the GWHS Golden Friends Lunch Bunch.

KERLIN, Fred - Class of 1962 - passed 03-11-09. Card and note sent to his wife, Annette, on 03-16-09.McGUIRE, Leo J. – Class of 1944, passed away April 2009RUSSELL, John K. - Class of 1953, passed 10-18-08. Card & note to his wife, Neille MALLON Russell ‘53, on 03-20-09.THOMPSON, Jane passed in 08-07. Jane was a teacher at GWHS and was a Honorary Member as well as a GWAA Member.

Card and note sent to her family on 06-17-09.WERNER Forbes, Mary Lou - Class of 1942, passed 06-27-09. Card and note sent to her son, James, on 06-30-09. Mary

Lou Forbes, a journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1959 at the Washington Star for her coverage of Virginia schooldesegre gation and became founding editor of the Washington Time’s Commentary opinion page, died June 27 atInova Alexandria Hospital of breast cancer. She was 83.

YOCKEY, Donna - passed 07-03-08. Donna was a Honorary Member of GWAA and worked in the Cadet Office in the 50’s andlater worked in the Guidance Office.

GWHS Classmates - NON-MEMBERS OF GWAA:BOOTH, William H. – Class of 1955, Date of Death unknownBRIEL Clements, Shirley - Class of 1954, passed away March 2008.COX Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Jones, Class of 1962, passed away July 10, 2009HAMAKER, William F. – Class of 1955, passed away 3/2009LEE, Jonathan (Jon) P. - Class of 1964, passed 01-19-09.MORRIS, Bruce Brawner – Class of 1937, passed away 7/1/2004, reported by his daughter, Dr. Sandra Morris Curry ‘66OLIVER, Charles W. – Class of 1955, passed away 6/23/2001POPE, James M. – Class of 1958, passed away 2/8/2009RICE Hawthorne, Patricia - Class of 1955, passed 12-25-04.STEWART Fadely, Lois - Class of 1951, passed on 04-19-09.SUTTON, Jack A. - Class of 1954, passed on 06-02-09.

FRIENDS OF GWAA:***MOUNTCASTLE, Margaret (Meg)MOUNTCASTLE, Margaret (Meg)MOUNTCASTLE, Margaret (Meg) – S– S– Spouse of B. Earle Mountcastle, Class of 1955, ppouse of B. Earle Mountcastle, Class of 1955, ppouse of B. Earle Mountcastle, Class of 1955, passed away 5/30/2009assed away 5/30/2009assed away 5/30/2009

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Benevolence Committee ReportDebby Palmer- Mills – ChairpersonPeriod Covered - March ’09 to August ’09

From: “Sandra M. Curry” <[email protected]>Subject: Belated Benevolence for Bruce Brawner Morris ‘37

Hi. I wanted to let you know that my dear Father, Bruce Brawner Morris, (a very proud 1937 graduate of GWHS) passed away on July 1, 2004.He was an Alexandria resident for 79 years until he had a stroke and I moved both he and my Mother, Eloise, to Waynesboro where I make myhome now. My parents lived in the same house at 101 Uhler Terrace for 59 years. The Richs’ make it their home now but it has been designated“The Morris House.” Daddy was a WWII veteran, and was then employed by the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria before going to work for thegovernment. He was Past Potentate of KENA Temple and had his 33rd degree as a Mason. Also he was an avid member of the Alex. Sportsman’sClub and an honorary member of the Friendship Fire Department in Alexandria among other affiliations. His Dad, Jessie Morris, was the Mayorof the township of Potomac before Alexandria was a city. My Dad was a very special man. Thanks so much.

Dr. Sandra Morris Curry - Class of 1966

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