12 20 235 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/e71b8f63c17f13fbd0962bb47282929f.pdf 2ff52ee80e245a777bb985ba30ccaf64 PDF Text Text ®lje News Published by The Lynchburg News, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia formerly Carter Glass & Sons, Publishers PHILIP LIGHTFOOT SCRUGGS. Editor JOHN A. HAMILTON, Associate Editor DAVID W. WRIGHT. Managing Editor Wednesday, April 22, 1959 Mr. Battle Speaks Out A t M onday night’s forum spon­ sored by the Lynchburg A rea Com­ m ittee for public schools four speak­ ers, each able to contribute in a special way, discussed th e topic: “Shall We Keep Our Public Schools?” Dr. Orville W. W ake, president of Lynchburg College, described the relation betw een secondary education and higher education. R ichard P. Gifford, of General Electric, em phasized the im port­ ance of good public schools to in­ dustry. Mrs. R obert H. T h rash er of N orfolk described the effects of closed schools there. Each of these talk s contributed to the evening, but let us here dis­ cuss the brief address delivered by John S. B attle Jr. It is reprinted, in large p art, elsew here on to d ay ’s page. This address is singularly im­ p o rtan t because Mr. B attle served as City A ttorney for C harlottesville during its recent school crisis. Alone am ong V irginia advocates to ap ­ p e ar before Federal judges, Mr. B attle worked out a local assign­ m ent plan th a t would perm it some little integration, but prevent mas­ sive integration and had this plan approved by the court. Mr. B attle ’s approach to the school problem , to his everlasting credit, has been one of realism . And th is was his approach M onday night. “ W e m u st wake up to stark re a lity ,” he told his audience, “th a t as distasteful as it may be th ere is no really satisfactory solution when a com m unity in this State is faced w ith integration. It seems to me th a t th e thing to do is to find the best available solution and to be preppared to m ake it work as well as possible.” W h at is th e best available solution? nearest them — aptitude, and health. These and other factors easily could lim it any integration in a city to a satisfactory minimum. Public schools could be maintained and operated m uch as they are main­ tained and operated today. On th e question of scholarships, or tuition grants, Mr. Battle had reservations and, in our view, these reservations w ere well taken. He advanced th e possibility th a t the State supported scholarship proggram , scheduled for passage by the G eneral Assembly, m ight result in even more integration although its purpose, of course, is to finance segregated schooling. “It occurs to me,” Mr. B attle said, “th a t the legislature in its effort to encourage these private schools and to encourage teachers to teach in them and to make it easy for children to attend them will in the long run actually place them in the same category in the eyes of the law as public schools and thus make them susceptible to integration;” On this very point, let us listen to the Supreme Court in a decision h anded down last Septem ber: “State support of segregated schools through any arrangem ent, m anagem ent, funds, or property cannot be squared w ith the (-Four­ teen th ) A m endm ent’s c o m m a n d th a t no State shall deny to any p e r­ son w ithin its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. The right of a student not to be segregated on racial grounds in schools so m ain­ tained is indeed so fundam ental and pervasive th a t it is embraced in the concept of due process of law.’v Mr. B attle anticipates a qual­ ified N egro m aking application to a newly form ed private School. In this event, he foresees integration of th a t facility. It seems to us th a t a direct a ttack by the NAACP on By John S. Battle Jr.: Scholarship Program May Result In Even More Integration (Edotor’s Note: This is the bulk of the text of Mr. Bat­ tle’s address at M o n d a y night's forum. It is comment­ ed on editorially at left.) Shall We Keep Our Public Schools? Although few people have real­ ized it this is the primary ques­ tion that has been before the leaders of Virginia for the last several years. Since the first en­ actment of the so called ‘‘Massive Resistance Laws” there have been two strong and almost equal­ ly divided forces at play in Vir­ ginia: the one pressing' for the abandonment of any public school effected by integration and the other advocating the preserva­ tion of public schools even if it should become necessary to have i n t e g r a t i o n on a controlled basis. . . . been unalterably opposed to the mixing of the races in the public schools of Virginia because I am certain that it is destructive to the natural progress and best in­ terests of both races. But, in spite of this deep and abiding belief, I cannot agree to advocate any approach to the problem which is either foolish or unlawful. It would seem to me th at the abandonment of our won­ derful system of public schools would certainly be foolish—and under our present constitution un­ lawful. • Now there has been a decided change in governmental attitude; yet even while we are discussing the question here it is before our legislature in what has been de­ scribed as a fight to the finish. Your distinguished S e n a t o r , Mosby Perrow, is leading a gal­ lant— and I think winning fight— I consider that I am here for to save the public schools under purpose of giving you an honest the program advocated by his appraisal of the legal aspects of commission. Although the opposi­ this question and that I cannot tion is still powerful, the Gover­ depart from that purpose for the nor is solidly behind him and fi­ sake of personal popularity. nally the basic theme running Before I do that though let me through the halls ofx the Capi­ say that I am and always have tal is—‘‘It is high time somebody is telling the people of Virginia the truth about this”. . . . The Perrow Commission pro­ gram is somewhat complicated in all its detail but basically, it would provide that each locality make its assignments of pupils to the public schools under a set of criteria established by the State Board of Education and that any parent not wishing to send his child to public school under those circumstances would be entitled to a scholarship, fi­ nanced by the state and locality in the amount of about $250.00 as to each child. This, in the main, recognizes two principles—(1) that the prob­ lem varies so greatly from locali­ ty to locality within the state that no one state wide rule would be satisfactory and therefore each locality should deal with its own separate problem in the way best for it and (2) that in the event of integration in any school those parents unwilling to send their children to that school can finance or supplement the annual cost of private schooling through the $250.00 grant. This is said to be constitutional because each locality will be able IN THE INTEREST OF ALL SCHOOLS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE S U P P O R T OUR to make assignments in a racial- I ly nondiscriminatory way. It is I said that integration will be con- ] trolled by the application of law- j ful criteria such as geographical i plans, academic achievement of \ the students and so forth. It is urged that everyone will have the freedom to choose between the public school which may ex­ perience some integration and private schools which can be seg­ regated. Such state action is far prefer­ able to what we have had in the past few years and if it accom­ plishes its purposes it may be a solution to the problem. I think whether it accomplishes its pur­ poses will depend upon the good sense of the people who become involved in it. Here in Lynchburg you have apparently had no serious con­ flict between the races over the school question. That demonstrat­ es an intelligent and understand­ ing approach by the leaders of both races and I sincerely hope that you will continue in the fu­ ture to have the same success that you have had in the past. Nothing can be more destructive to a community than racial con­ flict over the public schools. If it comes both races are the losers Mosby Perrow and in the long run I think the negroes more so than the whites. trol of a school places that school But just in the event the pres­ in the same category as our pres­ ent tranquility does not continue ent day public schools, and thi* and you are faced with the im­ is true no matter whether you call mediate problem with which Char­ the supported activity a private lottesville. Norfolk, Arlington and school, a foundation or what not. Warren County have been faced It occurs to me that the legis­ you will probably have to find lature in its effort to encourage your solution under the laws en­ these private schools and to en­ acted upon the Perrow Commis­ courage teachers to teach in sion’s recommendations. Tonight them and to make it easy for we have to speculate somewhat children to attend them will in upon the form those laws will the long run actually place them take but if the recommendations in the same category in the eyes are not too drastically changed of the law as public schools and we are able to make certain rath­ thus make them susceptible to er obvious observations. integration. It Is certainly clear that if a For instance, the communities number of negroes in the com­ now affected are making ar­ munity seek admission to the rangements for the establishment white schools, their applications of private schools which pupils cannot be denied solely on the may attend upon these govern­ ground of race. They can be de­ mental scholarships. Teachers nied, however, upon other con­ are being told that the state will siderations which have been ap­ not take away their retirement proved by the Courts—such as the benefis if they teadh in them. unfavorable geographical location Suitable arrangements are being of the residence as compared with made for transportation at gov­ the geographical location of the ernmental costs. The question must be asked school to which admission is sought, the substandard aptitude whether this amounts to govern­ of the child, the poor health of mental support. For what my opinion may be the child, the burden of the pres­ ent enrollment in the school to worth. I am of the opinion that it which admission is sought and does because they could not en­ many other fawful and objective dure without these various types considerations. Since these consid­ of governmental assistance. Now it is probable that such erations will have to be fairly ap­ plied there could be some inte­ schools would continue for some, time without the threat of inte­ gration. Even upon a fair and thorough­ gration but if we agree that they ly non-discriminatory approach in could be integrated on the same a city such as Lynchburg I do basis and under the same prin­ not believe there would ever have ciples as public schools, we to be very much integration. It should be farsighted enough to �m ent plan, fairly adm inistered. As he explained, p roper criteria for assigning pupils m ight include geographical considerations — stu­ dents should be assigned to schools be more likely. Using State and local funds otherwise used for pub­ lic schools to finance private school­ ing m ight be vulnerable to a. charge of subterfuge. State and Federal courts have both d e n o u n c e d “ evasive tactics.” In answ er to a question from the audience Mr. B attle also viewed the scholarship scheme as vulnerable on another count. It would be limit­ ed to non-sectarian schools. The p a re n t of a student a t a sectarian school, Mr. B attle said, would seem to have an excellent case. His tax money would be used for scholar­ ship grants but his child would be ineligible to receive one.In sum, Mr. B attle’s address was like a fresh breeze parting the heavy veils of unreality which other law yers fo r political purposes have placed around the whole seg­ regation controversy. Unlike many other m embers of the bar who have spoken publicly on this question, young Mr. B attle faced, the hard facts. A fid th e resu lt was a refresh­ ingly fo rth rig h t presentation on a topic th a t has gotten crusty with myth. rU B U U i CH ARLOTTESVILLE COMMITTEE FO R PUBLIC SCHOOLS P . O. B ox 1083 C h a r lo tte s v ille , V irg in ia O BJECTIVES 2. We a r e h ere co n cern ed w ith n eith e r en co u ra g in g in te g r a tio n n or p erp etu atin g s e g r e g a tio n . We op p ose any p erm an en t a r r a n g e m e n t w h ich e n ­ t r u s t s p u b lic ed u cation to p r iv a te hands h aving no r e s p o n s ib ility o r a cco u n ta b ility to the g e n e r a l p u b lic . 4. R ep rod u ced a n d d istr ib u te d in the p u b lic in t e r e s t by the C h a r lo tte s v ille C o m m itte e fo r P u b l i c S c h o o l s ( f o r m e r l y C o m m itte e fo r P u b lic E d u ca tio n ). We a r e d eterm in ed to p u rsu e e v e r y le g a l m e a n s to k eep p u b lic sc h o o ls open. 3. John B attle Jr. 1. We have faith in C h a r lo t te s v ille 's a b ility to m eet it s p u b lic ed u cation p r o b le m s. CH ARLOTTESVILLE COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS P . O. Box 1083 C h a r lo tte s v ille , V irg in ia I e n d o r se and a g r e e to su p p ort the o b je c tiv e s of th is o r g a n iz a tio n . N am e A d d ress T elep h on e N u m ber F o r„th!> ,"'h° 1.cann“t “ “ I* s? i l h i n k ' i t V d e a r that such controlled integration the schol- scb00is cou^ not operate on an arship or tuition grant arrange- b.;egrat< d basis because they will > “ " I 1 / ® 1 a s a mt ans by have been brought into being in ; which the state and locality can order , aftord their ils com. make private schooling possible. lete segregati(,n. Therefore, if I won d not "uarrel wift anyone ,. are ‘ tablished aad „ a who elected to lake advantage of , „nmber f , this opportunity but I can see in u,em it „ m ,ead ^ far jn. it the possibility of disappoint- tegratj0I1 jj, the white pum e ment in the individuals who ex- sch0ols whose enrollment has pect to benefit from it and a de- been s0 d r a s t i c a l l y r e d u c e d , terioration of the public school Then if the private schoois system. It would therefore seem should either not prove practisensible that everyone should un- cabie from a financial point of derstand all the consequences be- view or be faced with integra* fore making the choice. tion those who have depended It is stated in the report for the upon them would be faced with Perrow Commission that it costs a disastrous situation upon hav$248.43 per year to educate each ing to return to the public schools child presently enrolled in the which they had previously abanpublic schools in the city of doned. Lynchburg. Under the scholarThere may be many persons ship program, any child desiring who are prepared to take this to attend a private school would risk and no one should blame be entitled to an annual grant them for it. They will be well while in that school of $248.43. of advised, however, to think of which amount the state would these very likely consequences contribute $71.61 and the city and make their decisions after would contribute $176.82. carefully weighing the available Let, us therefore assume that in facts, the event of the mixing of the We must wake up to the stark races in the schools of Lynchburg reality that as distasteful as it either voluntarily or under court may be there is no really satis* order a thousand students elect factory solution when a commu* to apply for the scho'arships for nity in this state is faced wi-h in* the purpose of attending private tegration. It seems to me that the schools. This would cost the city thing to do is to find the best $176 8 2 0 .0 0 each year and unless available solution and to be preit resulted in a closing of one or Pared to make it work as well more of your present public as possible. . schools or the discharge of a sub- TJ* question lor discussion tostantial number of teachers there night—Shall we keep our public would be no substantial reduction schools?—suggests the answer m in the operating costs of this pubopinion. If we do not keep lie school system as you now have them in part we invite more in­ i' J tegration than would otherwise b« In other words, it would amount to a substantial additional annual . ?° ll seeins tha.t the .?nly ‘aw* cost, 'nie support of which' can ful, sensible and realistic ap­ • probably be founded only through our public schools in as near S as art increase of taxes. Further­ more, the grant would probably possible the form in which they now exist. be taxable as income to the in­ Through a full enrollment of dividual which in the lowest tax white pupils in them and through bracket would mean that the in­ a conscientious school board and dividual is actually receiving on- teaching staff integration can be ly about $200.00 a year tax free. contro]lcd and robab!y so disOver and above all this, if a couraged jn thc iong ru„ tbat large number of the present pa- ultimately segregation can be trons of your public schools achieved in many cities on a vol* there would be so many vacan- untary basis. cies in the enrollment that it ,----- --------- would be proportionately more difficult to control integration. I'm not saying that the welfare ESTA BU S H E D 18SA and best interests of your chil­ Published e v ery m orning by The dren should be sacrificed in a L ynchburg Nows. Inc.. L ynchburg, fight to control integration, but I Vn . form erly C e rter G lass * Sons, Publishers. am suggesting that anyone who N ational A dvertising R epresentative: W ard-G rllfitb Co. ■elects’to accept the tuition grants M em th e A mocialed Press should understand the conse­ w hichber la ofexclusively e n title d to quences. rep ro d u ce a ll new s - e n d pictures published in th is The consequences that I have E nte re d a s secondnew spaper. tte r at class m a just m e n t i o n e d are serious th e post office In Lynfetoburg. V ir­ enough but in my mind, the most ginia. serious consequence comes about SU BSCRIPTIO N RATES— By rle r: through a long range projection W eek.(seven Issue*) T o rty C e n ts A of the private school program By M ailt V eer • Mo. 3 Mo. 1 Mo. supported by tuition grants or D ally * S unday *17.00 *8.80 *4.80 *1.7* governmental scholarships. The Dally Only 13,80 0 75 8.80 l.* 0 Supreme Court of the United Sun. O nly 7.80 3.90 States and the Supreme Court of NOTE: Appeals of Virginia have held in Please n o ttfy th e C irculation De­ of de recent cases that direct or indi­ p a rtm en te liv aany of lay o r irre g u la r­ ity in d ry new spapersrect governmental support or con- ®ljr 5frma � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flyer with two newspaper articles: "Mr. Battle Speaks Out" OP-ED and "Scholarship Program May Result in Even More Integration", The Lynchburg News, April 22, 1959. Distributed by the Charlottesville Committee For Public Schools. Description An account of the resource Two newspaper articles: "Mr. Battle Speaks Out" OP-ED and "Scholarship Program May Result in Even More Integration". Text of Mr. Battle's address at forum in which he is in favor of keeping public schools open. 2 pages. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/22/59 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charlottesville Committee For Public Schools Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. nauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_2_7_1_4 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/a44a53f6fe7a74a6f2ffc5e221afb23c.pdf a5d6dd81fc80a9de20c9520d5bc55cad PDF Text Text SUBJECT AREAS THAT :iAT BE DISCUSSED AT riARCii 6 PUBLIC HEARING 1. Enrollment and transfer of pupils. This would cover the existing Virginia Pupil Placement Act and any alternative plans for handling the assignment or placing of children in the schools. 2. Local budgets and appropriations for public schools or other educa­ tional activities. 3. Teacher status, pupil attendance (whether compulsory or not), pupil activities and transportation. 4. Disposal of surplus school property. school facilities closed or abandoned. This would include any public 5. Pupil preference plans. This would involve the three-phase systan, in which pupils might have a choice whether to attend an integrated school, an all-Negro school or an all-white school. 6. Grants-in-aid and aid to education generally. Involved here is a review of present tuition grant laws designed to help educate children in private non-sectarian schools. 7. Repeal of laws. This contemplates a review of whether anti­ integration laws invalidated or outdated b y court decisions should be repealed. 8. Tax problems and possible tax adjustments. This could be one of the commission's most complicated areas of study. It could involve a complete overhaul of the present state tax structure, with the adop­ tion of a general sales tax to help finance public school operations and tuition grants. Also, whether local tax changes might be made and whether tax exemptions or credits should be allowed for contribu­ tions or tuition payments to private schools. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Listing of "Subject Areas that May be Discussed at March 6 Public Hearing", no date. Description An account of the resource 8 Subjects listed. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_2_7_1_3 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/ad8b2aafcb62db9ac2d06ce67ade3d40.pdf 08fcfa17754d5f5d5960eb007e051f98 PDF Text Text V irginia C o m m itte e for PnM ie Schools ROOM 3 , BROAD-GRACE ARCADE Richmond 19, Virginia T elephone M I lton 9-0559 A dvisory Board Mr. Wilson M. Brown Richmond Mrs. J. L. Blair Buck Richmond Mrs. Margaret Denny Dixon Richmond Mrs. Douglas S. Freeman Richmond Rabbi Ariel Goldburg, D.D. Richmond Mr. Newman Hamblet Richmond Most Rev. Joseph H. Hodges, D.D. Richmond Rt. Rev. W. H. Marmion, D.D. Roanoke, Va. Dr. Peter Mellette Richmond Col. Francis Pickens Miller Charlottesville Mr. Benjamin Muse Manassas Mr. Louis Spilman Waynesboro Mr. Beecher E. Stallard Richmond Mr. Louis Rader Waynesboro Mr. Knox Turnbull Charlottesville February 23, 1959 Dear Executive Board Members A most important meeting of the Executive Board of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools has been called for Friday afternoon, February 27, at 3:00 PM at the M C A , 2 V . Franklin St., Richmond. / It seemed urgently necessary to call this meeting to discuss the legislative position of the Virginia Committee and the statements that might be made for the Committee before the Perrow Commission at the Public Hearing to be held March 6. This will be explored in detail at the Friday meeting, Those attending should plan on the meeting con­ I1 tinuing until 9 or 10 P . The State legal Committee will meet with the Executive Board. Ur. Ed Campbell, legal committee chairman, has asked that each community group who desires to do so, name a legal representative who can attend the Friday meeting and serve on the legal committee. A c tin g E xecutive S e c re ta ry J. L. Blair Buck Richmond In the meantime, all who will attend the Fri­ day meeting are asked to review the legal study made by Mr. T/arren Cox, legal committee chairman of the Arlington group. Come prepared to express your opinions of the suggestions in this report and bring in other suggestions resulting from your local studies and discussions. (Those who did not get copies of the T/arren Cox report Saturday are being sent copies with this letter.) The Perrow Commission has named 9 subject areas in which statements at the Public Hearing will be considered appropriate. A list of these is attached. Our discussions Friday will be di­ rected to these subject areas. One of the most important questions we must consider is "Y7hat should be the position of our Committee if a locality desires to abandon its public schools, thus leaving no means of public education available in the community?" l/e believe the local Committees will want to appear at the Public Hearing. Members of the S te e rin g C om m ittee: H. W. Tullock, Waynesboro; Mrs. Vernon Weihe, Arlington; Roy Sloop, Newport News; James C. Brewer, Norfolk; W. B. Shepheard, Norfolk; James R. Sydnor, Richmond; 1. A. Rolston, Charlottesville; John Fitzgerald, Front Royal; J. L. Blair Buck, Richmond. A f f iu x te d C om m ittees: Alexandria, Arlington, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Front Royal, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond. �- 2- Coxnmission have -suggested to us that these requests should be sent in AT ONCE, addressed to "Ur. John B. Boatwright, Jr., Secretary, Perrow Commission on Education, State Capitol, Richmond 19, Virginia. Your request to be heard should give the name of the person who will speak, his address, occupation and legal residence, and the name of your local organization. State how much time you desire, the subject to be covered and include an outline of any concrete proposals you expect to make. If you do not have all this information now, it may be wise to send in an initial request to be heard, stating that the additional in­ formation will be furnished by March 3, but MAKE YOUR REQUEST NOW if you expect to be heard. Sincerely, William I . Lightsey I Executive Secretary Virginia Committee for Public Schools WML/ssh � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from William M. Lightsey, Executive Secretary, Virginia Committee for Public Schools to the Executive Board Members, February 24, 1959. Description An account of the resource Letter announcing an important meeting of the Committee to discuss the legislative position and the statements that might be made at a public hearing before the "Perrow Commission on Education" on March 6. Asking for each local committee to name a legal representative to serve on the legal committee. Major issue is what should e the Committee's position if a locality desires to abandon its public schools. Also asking for speakers for public hearing. 2 pages. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/24/59 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William M. Lightsey Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. nauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_2_7_1_1 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/ee22f193d3b60167d3949274aa380069.pdf 3ca90ac3dc88738044f287b42c8f3c37 PDF Text Text p _ W eflN U CCiiffilTEE FOB Plffliffi i - ■ BROAD BRACE ARCADE V ij. .,i; — ORGANIZING TO SAVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS... 19St, - H ow V ir g in ia n s r a llie d to th e d e t e n s e o t th e p u b lic s c h o o l s y s t e m in th e V irg in ia C o m m itte e to r P u b lic S c h o o ls / ?S? �F o rew o rd This story of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools, tells how citizens concerned over the safety of public schools in Virginia organized in a body 25,000 strong, and how this organization has played a significant part in meeting threats to the public school system of this state. The author is William Marion Lightsey, Executive Sec­ retary of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools, who was assisted by Dr. J. L. Blair Buck, President of that organization. M r. Lightsey is a native of South Carolina, now residing in Arlington, Virginia, who was until recently an official of the United States Department of Agriculture. H e has been a leader for many years in Parent-Teacher Association activities. H e was a charter member of the Arlington Committee for Public Schools and its President during the crucial fall of 1958. H e was active in the Virginia Committee from its inception. Dr. Buck was an official of the Virginia Department of Education from 1929 until his retirement in 1956. H e is the author of the historical work, “The Development of Public Schools in Virginia.” \ The Messenger Press Manassas, Va. �THE VIRGINIA COMMITTEE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Virginia Committees for Public Schools were not in­ tended to replace the Parent-Teacher Associations, the Virginia Education Associations, or other of those groups which have labored long and effectively on behalf of public education in Virginia. The Committees for Public Schools stepped in to fill a void left by the initial failure of other organizations, for a variety of reasons, to embark on the strong state-wide pro­ gram necessary to convince Virginia law-makers that Virgini­ ans did not want to sacrifice their public schools. Many members and leaders of the Committees for Public Schools are also members of the P-TA, the VEA, or other groups concerned with public schools and with the general welfare. The singleness of purpose of the Committees for Public Schools permits these members of other groups to par­ ticipate in the coordinated, fast-moving action program neces­ sary to meet an emergency. The purpose of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools is simply stated on its membership card: We affirm our determined support of free public education for every child in Virginia. We believe this should continue to be guaranteed by the Constitution of Virginia. ONE YEAR’S PROGRESS The movement began separately in several different com­ munities. It began first in Arlington in April, 1958, with a meeting of community leaders who were afraid their public schools would be closed in September under the state’s “ mas­ sive resistance” laws. It began in Charlottesville, Norfolk and Front Royal (W arren County), when the opening of public schools in those localities was prevented in September 1958. It began in Richmond, and other areas not immediately threatened with school closings, when it became evident in late 1958 that the courts would invalidate the “massive resistance” laws. The prospect that the General Assembly would be called into special session raised the danger of legislation threatening public schools. 1 �At the end of the first year, in July 1959 more than 25,000 white Virginia residents held membership in the Vir­ ginia Committee for Public Schools. Local Committees for Public Schools were organized and operating in fifteen cities and counties: Alexandria, Arlington, Blacksburg, Charlottes­ ville, Christiansburg, Fairfax-Falls Church, Lynchburg, Nor­ folk, Newport News and Peninsula Area, Radford, Richmond Rockingham County, Warren County, Washington County, and Waynesboro. Meanwhile, the Virginia Committee for Public Schools had had a profound and salutary effect upon legislation and state policy in Virginia. Arlington In the spring of 1958 a group of citizens met to assess the possible application of the Virginia “massive resistance” laws in Arlington County and to consider whether there was a need for a citizens’ organization other than groups like the Parent-Teacher Associations and the local Citizens Committee for School Improvement which already concerned themselves with school problems. It was decided that a new organization was needed to draw all segments and philosophies of the community together in support of a single objective: the prevention of the closing of the public schools in Arlington. O f basic importance was an initial decision that the policy of the organization would be to support neither segregation nor integration of the schools — and that this policy must be con­ tinually emphasized. From its inception the group included segregationists and citizens of many shades of opinion on this question. A fter several meetings and much discussion and planning, on May 1, 23 Arlington citizens issued the following statement: The undersigned Arlington citizens and parents, alarmed about the future of our public schools, have been considering ways and means to assure maintenance of public education in Arl­ ington next fall. This is necessitated by the prospective applica­ tion of Virginia State laws closing schools under Federal court action outlawing segregation. For this reason we have formed an interim Organizing Committee to Preserve Public Schools, and we invite all like-minded persons who share our concern to join us. We shall see that the public is kept fully informed on developments in this matter. 2 �The Organizing Committee has concluded so far: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. We are determined to pursue every legal means to keep public schools open. We are here concerned neither with perpetuating segregation in schools noi* hastening integration. We oppose entrusting public education to private hands having no responsibility or accountability to the general public. We have faith in Arlington’s ability to meet its public edu­ cation problems. We recognize the excellence of the teaching and adminis­ trative staff in Arlington schools. We assure them that the community values its educational system and that it is determined to maintain its public schools. We urge Arl­ ington teachers to stand with the community in the days ahead. Response to this announcement clearly indicated that citizens wanted an organization which would work solely for the preservation of public schools and which could unite thousands of Arlingtonians in this one crucial purpose. An en­ larged organizing group held a meeting on June 12, which was attended by nearly 700 people. This meeting established the Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools. It adopted by-laws and elected officers and an executive board. The by-laws included the five conclusions listed above. During the summer months the executive board kept abreast of the legal and administrative aspects of this problem; conferred with local officials including the Arlington School Board and kept its membership informed. The latter now numbered over 3,300. Members of the executive board joined with other community leaders in conferring with Governor Almond and assuring him of the desire of the overwhelming majority of Arlington citizens to keep the public schools open. The legal sub-committee studied various steps which indi­ vidual citizens or local officials might take in State or Federal courts to insure continued public education. It came to the con­ clusion that the State school-closing and fund-withholding laws would be declared unconstitutional by the courts. Late in August, after due deliberation, the executive board announced its decision that any suit designed to test the consti­ tutionality of the Virginia school-closing law would be inad­ visable unless, or until, a school was actually closed. Members of the legal sub-committee, however, were prepared to be of assistance to plaintiffs whenever the filing of suits should be­ come appropriate. 3 �The immediate threat of school closings was temporarily relieved when the Federal Court early in September post­ poned until February, 1959, the effective date of admission of four Negro applicants to one of the junior high schools in the county. During the fall of 1958 the interest and activity of the Arlington committee was directed primarily to working with similar groups in other Virginia communities faced with the closing of public schools and to increasing the membership of the Arlington committee, which had reached 4,500 by No­ vember. Charlottesville The opening of the Charlottesville public schools sched­ uled for September, 1958, was postponed by the school board pending the decision of the Federal court on the applications of twelve Negroes to two white schools. Under the “massive resistance” laws of Virginia, the schools were later to be closed by the Governor when the court ordered the admission of Negro applicants. One Charlottesville parent, unable to accept closed public schools as the answer to the desegregation problem, decided to see what he could do about it. A public school teacher gave him the names of several people who might be interested in dis­ cussing the problem. H e found three other parents who felt that something should be done and were tired of waiting for others to do it. Seven parents came together for the first meeting to de­ termine how the community could be aroused to voice opposi­ tion to closed public schools. These seven organizers did not represent any particular civic group nor were they identified with integrationist or liberal organizations. They were just concerned parents. After a telephone call to a leader of the Arlington com­ mittee, the organizers decided to form a similar committee. Be­ cause of the imminence of the court decision, it was decided to call an organizational meeting four days later. They obtained copies of the Arlington committee by-laws, objectives, member­ ship literature, and history, using these as patterns for their plans for organization. 4 �The organizers telephoned friends and neighbors and all who they thought might be interested, inviting them to attend an organizational meeting. They called upon prominent local businessmen and civic leaders, trying to interest them in as­ suming the leadership of the group. There were few volunteers in this quarter, but they found many citizens like themselves who were concerned and had been waiting for someone to start a public movement. Each person who attended the organizational meeting was handed a statement of objectives. Over 200 attended the meeting and 167 of these signed membership cards. The ob­ jectives were discussed, a motion to organize and to approve the objectives was passed, and a resolution was adopted calling on the school board to request the Governor to return the Charlottesville schools to local control. An executive board of seven was elected. This was empowered to complete the or­ ganization of the committee and to act for its membership. During the following weeks, the committee directed its efforts to increasing its membership and awakening the com­ munity to the need for maintaining public education. By the first of November membership in the committee had reached 1, 000. The principal lesson to be learned from the experience of the Charlottesville committee was that organization should take place before the crisis. By waiting until the need for action was acute, the committee found itself overburdened with or­ ganizational problems at a time when the total effect should have been directed to action. Also, by not organizing until school closing was imminent, feeling in the community had been allowed to harden and leaders in vulnerable business and professional positions were reluctant to expose themselves and risk economic reprisals. Nevertheless, a feeling of loyalty to public schools was kept alive during the five-months resort to private schools. Many school patrons insisted that they were patronizing private schools from necessity and only until the public schools should be opened again. 5 �Norfolk A small group of parents met several times during the summer of 1958 to discuss what could be done to keep Norfolk schools open and to prevent violence there if schools should open in September on a desegregated basis. When September came and six schools were closed, shutting out nearly 10,000 pupils, this group called on the Arlington committee for advice and material, and went to work. The Norfolk Committee for Public Schools was formally organized September 16, 1958. A prepared statement of pur­ pose was adopted and officers and executive committee were elected. It was decided to announce the formation of the com­ mittee and solicit public support by means of newspaper ad­ vertising and general publicity as soon as the support of com­ munity leaders could be obtained. Prominent businessmen and civic leaders were personally contacted and asked if they would join with 100 or more like themselves in a public announcement of support for the pur­ poses of the committee and for the reopening of the Norfolk schools. On September 24 and 25 the committee placed a nearlyfull-page ad in the two Norfolk newspapers. The ad stated the purpose of the committee, gave the names of the officers and executive board, listed the names of 150 prominent citizens whose support had been obtained, and invited others of like mind to become members. A downtown office was opened and manned with volunteer workers. On September 30, a further ad in both newspapers asked citizens to clip and return a coupon requesting the city council to join a willing school board in petitioning the Gov­ ernor to return the closed Norfolk schools to local control. The gratifying results of this newspaper poll were used by spokes­ men for the committee in appearances before the city council urging its support in the effort to obtain the return of the schools for operation by the city. On October 9 a rally of women volunteers was held for the purpose of organizing a house-to-house canvass for in­ creased membership in the committee. By this and other means the membership had reached 6,500 by early November. In response to a request from a number of white parents, 6 �the committee agreed to furnish legal assistance in advancing a suit in Federal court designed to force the reopening of the closed schools. This was the famous “James vs. Almond” case, which resulted in the downfall of Virginia’s “massive resist­ ance” laws, the reopening of the Norfolk schools, and the pre­ vention of school-closings in other Virginia communities. The Norfolk Committee for Public Schools assumed the responsibility for raising the $8,000 to $10,000 necessary to finance the suit in the various courts. Warren County The people of this county seemed stunned in September, 1958, when unexpected and swift court action resulted in an order for the immediate admission of 21 Negro applicants to the Warren County High School at Front Royal, and the Governor, under the “massive resistance” laws ordered the school closed immediately. The sense of shock was evidenced by the complete silence and apparent apathy of the leadership of the community. However, there was not a complete lack of action. On the night the school was closed three parents took council to see if anything could be done to gain community support for re-opening the school. One mentioned the Committees for Public Schools that had been formed now in Arlington, Char­ lottesville and Norfolk. Arlington leaders were called on for advice and material. Two nights later a group of twelve citizens met and de­ cided to form a committee. Proposed by-laws and organiza­ tional plans were developed. Four days later four members of this group went to Richmond and met there with leaders of the three committees already operating in Arlington, Charlottes­ ville and Norfolk. A week later an organizational meeting Was held in Front Royal. All persons interested in re-opening the school, even if it must be integrated, were invited to attend. Eighty-seven citizens met and organized a Committee for Public Schools. In the meantime, however, most community leaders re­ mained silent, while extreme segregationists began public ap­ peals to the emotions of the people. In a short time antiNegro, pro-segregation sentiment had spread throughout the county. 7 �Warren County stands out as an example of what can hap­ pen in almost any community in the South if the moderate community leadership fails to consider, in advance of the crisisy the damaging results of closed schools. The Warren County Committee for Public Schools has continued to work more or less quietly and has a membership of above 200. Committees Get Together As the pioneer committees were organizing in the four communities immediately threatened with school-dosing, con­ ferences were held by telephone or by visits among the leaders. As a result, the pattern of organization of the groups de­ veloped along similar lines. In October 1958, at the request of W arren County leaders, representatives of the four groups met for the first time in Richmond. This meeting took the form of a round-table discussion of the problems facing the committees and ways and means of increasing their effectiveness. Those attending this meeting agreed that another should be held early in November and that consideration should be given to forming a state organization. The next meeting was held in Richmond on November 8, 1958. In addition to seventeen representatives from the existing committees, individuals from Alexandria, Fairfax county, Lynchburg and Richmond were now present. At this meeting and at subsequent meetings, by far the most interesting and exciting part of the agenda were the reports of the local committees, particularly those of the pioneer groups. The meeting heard a complete report and forecast on the current legal situation in Virginia, given by Mr. Warren Cox, chairman of the legal sub-committee of the Arlington Committee. The two pending suits testing the validity of the “massive resistance” laws were explained by M r. Cox. One suit, “Almond vs. Day” , was brought by the state it­ self directly before the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. This sought an opinion on the validity of the school-closing law, certain provisions for tuition grants for private school education, and the provision in the 1958 appropriation act for withdrawing state funds from integrated schools. It also sought to test the soundness of the contention of state authori­ ties that the Federal Court prohibition against segregated 8 �schools had made inoperative Section 129 of the State Consti­ tution, which requires the State to maintain public schools, on the theory that Section 129 had reference only to segregated schools. M r. Cox also discussed the “James vs. Almond” case, in which 26 Norfolk residents, including 11 children, were chal­ lenging the school-closing law in the Federal Court on the ground that closing the Norfolk schools, while permitting schools in the rest of the state to operate, was depriving the plaintiffs, and all others in Norfolk, of equal protection of the laws and was in violation ot the 14th amendment of the United States Constitution. M r. Cox predicted that the results of these suits would be to establish clearly that Virginia had a choice only between:(l) allowing some integration in the public schools or (2) closing all schools in the state; and further that the latter choice could be effected only by amending the State Constitution. The group unanimously agreed that another meeting should be called in a few weeks and that this meeting should take steps to form a state organization or federation of local committees. Dr. J. L. Blair Buck of Richmond consented to serve as a Temporary Coordinator and to set up a message center for the exchange of information. It was agreed that the committee members and others would contact local leaders in their communities to determine those who would be willing to join with others throughout the state in launching an all-out appeal for support of public edu­ cation. Local representatives were asked to send to Dr. Buck suggestions and plans for statewide publicity and for the dis­ tribution of educational leaflets and other material of an edu* cational nature on the advantages and need of public schools The State Committee Is Formed The next meeting was called by Dr. Buck as Temporary Coordinator and was held in Richmond on December 6. Seventy-five attended, forty from Richmond and the remain­ ing 35 from 14 different cities and counties. In addition to lay­ ing plans for a central state organization, the meeting served as a means of acquainting Richmond leaders with the work of the local committees in other areas and providing a stimulus for the organization of a local committee in the Richmond area. 9 �Many excellent statements concerning the need for alerting the state to the danger of losing its public schools were made by prominent businessmen and civic leaders. The Temporary Coordinator reported that a downtown office in Richmond had been obtained and would be staffed to serve as a “message center” and as headquarters for any work needed to be done in developing a coordinated state effort. Official action taken by the group included: (1) Declaration of intention to form a state organiza­ tion, the name to be decided by a committee to be appointed by the presiding chairman; (2) Authorization for the chairman to appoint a com­ mittee of seven, representing the geographical areas concerned, to formulate principles and plans for organization j (3) Authorization for Dr. Buck to continue as Tem­ porary Coordinator and chairman of the organizing group; and (4) Approval of the following statement of purpose: “ We affirm our determined support of free public education for every child in Virginia. W e believe that this should con­ tinue to be guaranteed by the Constitution of Virginia.” The organizing group, which the Temporary Coordinator appointed to serve as a pro-tem steering committee, consisted of representatives from Arlington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond, and Waynesboro. A seventh member, from New­ port News, was added later. The formal organization and the election of permanent officers and executive board members was not complete until the fifth meeting of the steering committee which was held on February 14. However, the central Richmond office began operating, almost immediately following the December 6 meeting, under the direction of the Temporary Coordinator. FIRST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING At this meeting in Richmond on January 7, 1959, the following action was taken: (1) The name “ Virginia Committees for Public Schools” was adopted. (2) It was agreed that the officers would be: President, two or more Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer. (3) Approval of a motion to provide for a Board of Di­ rectors of not less than 21, with an Executive Committee of nine (geographically selected), and that authority be given for this 10 �Executive Committee to increase its membership. A later mo­ tion named the Steering Committee members, plus the Temporary Coordinator, as the Executive Committee. (4) Provision for appointment of standing committees for Finance, Legislation Membership, and Publicity, and for an Executive Secretary. (5) Adoption of the following Statement of Principles: We believe that a state-wide system of public education is es­ sential to the welfare of Virginia. Our belief rests on the following premises: That representative government depends for its success on an educated electorate; that the economic prosperity of Virginia depends upon a high level of educational preparation of the youth of the Commonwealth. I f the public school system of Virginia is abandoned or allowed to deteriorate, we believe: That the cost to parents of private education would pre­ vent the education of large numbers of children; That the absence of public education through any prolonged period of time would lead inevitably to widespread discouragement and even demoralization among the children and youth of the state with rising welfare and delinquency problems resulting; That drastic dislocations in the economic balance of the state would be caused by movements of population from communi­ ties without public schools; That new industry would not be attracted to Virginia and existing industries would in some cases withdraw their plants from the state with a resultant loss of employment opportunity for all people of the Commonwealth; and That property values would drop, with resulting loss to householders. We therefore affirm our determined support of free public education for every child in Virginia. We believe this should con­ tinue to be guaranteed by the Constitution of Virginia. (6) It was agreed that the membership cards for the Vir­ ginia Committee would carry the above affirmation. ORGANIZATION LIMITED TO WHITE CITIZENS Dr. Buck, who was elected Acting Executive Secretary at this meeting, explained the reasons why it seemed necessary to adopt a policy of limiting membership in the committee to white residents of Virginia: (1) It was hoped that this policy would help counteract the oft-repeated statement that the white voters of Virginia would prefer to abandon public schools entirely rather than ac­ cept any integration. (2) The hope of securing a large number of white 11 �members could not be realized through a bi-racial committee in the present climate of public opinion. Dr. Buck explained that this subject had been discussed with several Negro leaders and they had a thorough under­ standing of the reason for restricting the membership of the committee. A chairman of a special By-laws Committee was appointed and asked to draw up a set of proposed by-laws for presenta­ tion at the next meeting SECOND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING The second Steering Committee meeting was held in Rich­ mond on January 24, 1959. This meeting came four days after the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the Federal Dis­ trict Court handed down decisions which shattered the “mas­ sive resistance” laws of Virginia. The by-laws proposed by the special committee appointed at the previous meeting were studied, discussed and adopted. The by-laws were made as simple as possible. They provided for officers and Executive Board as agreed upon at the January 7 meeting. Broad power to act for the membership of the committee was given to the Executive Board. The Executive Secretary was made responsible for carrying out the operations of the committee. The work of the committee would be financed through contributions received from local committees, members and friends. The by-laws provided for two types of membership in the state committee. (1) Individual membership for those in areas where a local committee did not exist, and (2) The automatic membership resulting from being a member of a local committee which is affiliated with the state committee. The question of incorporation of the Virginia Committees for Public Schools was discussed. It was agreed that the legal committee should be asked to study the question and proceed with steps to incorporate if it found this to be desirable. It was agreed that an Advisory Board of prominent leaders from all parts of the state should be set up. The Acting Executive Secretary was made chairman of a 12 �nominating committee and asked to bring in a proposed slate of officers and Advisory Board members for consideration by the Executive Board. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS (The Steering Committee had now become a part of the Executive Committee.) A third meeting was held in Richmond on January 31, 1959. The committee heard reports of successful efforts to form local committees in Alexandria, Fairfax County-Falls Church, Newport News and the surrounding Peninsula area, Richmond and Waynesboro. The representatives from Waynesboro reported that the General Manager of the General Electric plant there, Dr. Louis Rader, had sent a letter to heads of industries and business in Virginia asking them to join in the support of the Virginia Committees for Public Schools. A statement concerning the political situation in the state was prepared, adopted, and released to the press. This state­ ment commended the Governor for the moderate position he had taken at the opening of the special session of the General Assembly earlier in the month. It also noted that the Governor was appointing a special commission for study and recommenda­ tions for legislative action and urged that this commission in­ clude outstanding leaders in the fields of education, business, and the professions. It called upon the members of the various Committees for Public Schools and the people in general to let the Governor and the General Assembly know that the preservation of the public schools was a primary condition to any solution of the problem. FOURTH MEETING A fourth meeting was held in Richmond on February 7, 1959. The greater part of this meeting was taken up by dis­ cussion of the legal situation concerning public schools and action to provide for individual and group encouragement to the Governor and to members of the General Assembly who were known to be champions of public schools. Letters from the Governor and from two members of the General Assembly were read, urging the Virginia Committee for Public Schools not to relax its efforts. The Acting Executive Secretary read a proposed letter to 13 �be sent to the teachers of the state asking them to join the committee and support its efforts to preserve the public schools. The letter was approved, with the suggestion that a similar letter be sent to leaders in other groups such as the Association of American University Women, the League of Women Voters, the Ministerial Associations, etc. Dr. Buck also ex­ plained steps he had taken to enlist the support of educators in the colleges of the state. The Executive Committee approved the suggestion that a budget for financing state committee activities be prepared and that all local committees be required to subscribe a share of the financial aid required for the budget. ORGANIZATION COMPLETED At the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee (now Executive Committee), on February 14, the election of per­ manent officers completed the organization of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools. The officers elected were: President-------------Dr. J. L. Blair Buck, of Richmond Vice Presidents---- Mr. Edmund Campbell, of Arlington Judge H . G. Cochran, of Norfolk Col. Francis Pickens Miller, of Charlottesvills M r. Knox Turnbull, of Charlottesville T reasurer------------ Dr. James R. Sydnor, of Richmond Secretary------------- Mr. Eugene Pickett, of Richmond M r. William Lightsey of Arlington was appointed full­ time Executive Secretary. The committee was advised that the Fairfax-Falls Church Committee for Public Schools had been formally organized on February 8, at a public meeting attended by over 800. Dr. Buck reported that a letter had been sent to 64 local education associations, requesting teachers to become members of the Committee and to aid in recruiting other members. A similar letter was sent to college faculties. The Membership Committee chairman reported that his committee had met in Front Royal on February 9. The state was divided into four areas and a member of the committee was assigned to carry out extensive work in each area. Twentytwo localities were chosen for immediate attention because in­ dividuals in those localities had already evidenced interest in forming local committees. 14 �Mr. Lightsey, the newly-appointed Executive Secretary, reviewed plans for helping organize committees in Lynchburg and Roanoke, for increasing statewide publicity, and for main­ taining close contact with members of the Governor’s special Commission on Education and with other members of the General Assembly. It was agreed that the Committee needed to study the various legislative proposals that were under consideration by the Governor’s (Perrow) Commission and decide upon the position to be taken by the committee. A set of proposals pre­ pared by the legal sub-committee of the Arlington committee was distributed. It was agreed that these proposals would be studied in the various local committees and the positions of the local committees developed and reported at the next meeting. With the organization of the Virginia Committees for Public Schools completed, subsequent meetings of the Execu­ tive Committee were devoted to plans for spreading the local committee to other areas of the state, and to legislative and political action during the special session of the General As­ sembly. Expanding The Movement One of the most important services of the Virginia Com­ mittee is that of giving advice and assistance in the organization of local committees. Membership in the Virginia Committee for Public Schools is urged for individuals in areas which have no or­ ganized local committee. As membership cards come in to local committees and “at large” membership cards from unorgan­ ized areas come in to the state office, these members are asked to send in the names and addresses of acquaintances living in other parts of. the state who might be interested in membership in the Virginia Committee for Public Schools. Letters with enclosed membership cards sent to leaders of local Parent-Teacher Associations, Virginia Education Associa­ tions, League of Women Voters, AAUW, Ministerial Associa­ tions, and similar organizations are another means of recruit­ ing membership in unorganized areas. The initial action to organize a local committee in a given area has not been dictated necessarily by the number of mem­ bership cards on file for individuals in that area. However, 15 �when over 25 membership cards are on file from a particular unorganized area, efforts are made to organize a local com­ mittee. Experience has shown that there is no set pattern or pro­ cedure that can be followed by the state organization in render­ ing effective assistance to the organization of local committees. The several plans that have worked successfully can best be explained by giving the following examples of local com­ mittees already organized. STATE COMMITTEE INITIATIVE (Examples: Lynchburg and Washington County) The state organization had received a number of membership cards from the area and had also had expressions of interest in organizing a local committee from one or more of those members. Working with one or two members from the area, a list of all persons in the area who might be interested was prepared. A letter was sent from the state office to every per­ son on this list, asking him to attend a discussion meeting at a given time and place. W ith this letter went informational ma­ terial concerning the Committees for Public Schools—the who, what, and why of these organizations, a list of the Advisory Board of the Virginia Committee, and a statement of the need for such organizations. At this first meeting the President or Executive Secretary of the Virginia Committee explained the mechanics of or­ ganization of a local committee. Samples of by-laws and other materials from other local committees were distributed and discussed. A local leader suggested at the meeting that an organizing committee be elected by those present and given authority to draw up proposed by-laws and appoint a nominat­ ing committee for officers for a local committee. From this point the local organizing committee carried through and ar­ ranged for a formal organizational meeting. After that the local committee was in business. LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE (Examples: Blacksburg, Newport News, Radford, and Rockingham County.) Usually one, sometimes several, inter­ ested individuals recognize the need for organizing people who are concerned about the threat to public schools. They ask for 16 �advice from the state organization and get material and other help from the leaders of nearby local committees already or­ ganized. In these cases an organizing group is formed at a meeting of those who have indicated an interest. At a later meeting, usually open to the public, formal organization is ac­ complished by adoption of by-laws and the election of officers. INITIATION BY NEIGHBORING COMMITTEES (Examples: Alexandria, Blacksburg, and Fairfax-Falls Church.) Leaders in local committees already organized ap­ proach community leaders in a nearby community and offer as­ sistance in organizing a local committee, selling the need for organizing. The same pattern of setting up an organizing group and arranging for formal organization is used as when the state organization provides assistance, except that advice and assistance is given by the leadership of the nearby local com­ mittee. ( If local committees can be persuaded to devote more effort to this activity, the effect of their own work is multiplied and the organization of local committees throughout the state can be accomplished more quickly and at less expense.) Legislative Activity N O T E: Most of the legislative activity described herein centers around the 1958 special session of the General Assembly, par­ ticularly the crucial 28 days in April when that body was consider­ ing the legislation recommended by the so-called “ Pcrrow Com­ mission.” The strong voice of the Committees for Public Schools was heard time and again during the recent special session of the General Assembly. Through letters and statements at public hearings by representatives of the Virginia Committees for Public Schools and local committees from all parts of the state, and through the thousands of telephone calls, telegrams, letters and personal contacts from individual members through­ out the state, the Governor and members of the General As­ sembly were made increasingly aware of the fact that the 25,000 members of the Committees for Public Schools were not willing to sacrifice Virginia’s system of public schools. It was only after the formation of the Committees for Public Schools that for the first time in more than three years the noise of the “massive resisters” was offset by the great 17 �moderate body of citizens who realized the absolute necessity for providing public education for all. Differences among members of the General Assembly divided the House and the Senate almost evenly. Members of both houses have said that the legislative activity of the Com­ mittees for Public Schools and its members played a vital part in securing the passage of the Almond-Perrow legislation. Without the work and interest of the Committees for Public Schools, Virginia might now be facing the prospect of no state system of public education. CHRONOLOGICAL ACCOUNT Following is a chronological account of the legislative ac­ tivities of representatives of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools: February 9 On the basis of action taken at the February 7th meet­ ing of the Executive Board, a letter was sent to Governor Almond, commending him for the position he had taken on behalf of public education. February 16 A letter was sent to each member of the Perrow Commis­ sion offering the support of the Committees for Public Schools for all constructive proposals of the Commission, and express­ ing concern for the preservation of Sections 129 and 133 of the State Constitution. February 27 The Executive Board and the legal committee developed a statement for presentation at the public hearing before the Perrow Commission on March 6. March 6 The President of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools made a statement at the public hearing before the Perrow Commission. H e expressed appreciation for the con­ structive manner in which the Commission was approaching its task. H e asked for maximum local autonomy, enactment of a compulsory attendance law, adequate safeguards in the disposal of surplus school facilities, and preservation of a state system of public education. Similar statements were made by represen­ tatives of local Committees for Public Schools from Alex18 �andria, Arlington, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Fairfax-Falls Church, Norfolk, Richmond and Warren County. O f 66 per­ sons making statements at the public hearing, 40 spoke in favor of the maintenance of the public school system. April 1 Chairmen of local Committees were advised by telegram or telephone to withhold for three or four days any statements of position on the Perrow Commission report. This was done on advice of friendly legislators and to permit time to study and analyze the report. April 4 The Executive Board and the Legal Committee met in Richmond to develop a statement of position on the Perrow Commission report. April 6 A statement on behalf of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools was delivered to the Governor and laid on the desks of each member of the General Assembly when it re­ convened at noon. This statement expressed the opinion that the Commission recommendations constituted the best plan yet advanced for meeting the problems resulting from the deseg­ regation orders of the Federal Courts. It urged resistance to all efforts to delete or alter the constitutional guarantees of free public education. It asked for a strengthening of proposed legislation relating to disposal of surplus property, compulsory attendance, and transportation of children attending non-sec­ tarian private schools. April 13 The President of the Virginia Committee appeared at a hearing before the House Committee considering the pupil placement bill. On behalf of the committee he urged approval of the total program recommended by the Perrow Commission. April 13 An urgent appeal was sent by telephone and telegram to the local committees, requesting that letters and telegrams be sent to the Governor and legislators in opposition to the Wheatley Resolution. This resolution proposed constitutional amendments which would remove all requirements for the maintenance of public schools. 19 �April 14 The Executive Secretary of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools appeared at a public hearing before the Senate Committee considering the pupil assignment and compulsory attendance bills, and asked for approval of these parts of the Perrow Commission program as the best plan for meeting the widely varied problems of the State. April 15 Two memoranda were delivered to the Governor and each member of the General Assembly transmitting analyses of the effects of the constitutional amendments proposed in the Wheatley Resolution. It was interesting to note that in subse­ quent debates on the floors of the House and Senate, members used many statements from these analyses. April 16 A telephone appeal was made to a number of the local committees asking that their members immediately wire, tele­ phone or write certain legislators in their areas. This was done at the urgent request of friendly legislators. April 17 A prominent member of the Advisory Board of the Vir­ ginia Committee for Public Schools, made a statement at the Public Hearing before the House Committee on Privileges and Elections in opposition to the Wheatley Resolution. Spokes­ men for the following local Committees for Public Schools also made statements at the hearing: Alexandria, Lynchburg, Arlington, Norfolk, Rockingham County, Washington County, Newport News, and Fairfax-Falls Church. Although the Com­ mittee on Privileges and Elections reported the Resolution favorably, four members reserved the right to vote against it on the floor. The Resolution was defeated in the House the fol­ lowing Monday by the close vote of 53 to 45. There seems to be little question but that the strong showing made by the Com­ mittees for Public Schools contributed to the defeat of the Resolution. April 28 An original letter was mailed to the Governor, to each member of the House who voted against the Wheatley Resolu­ tion, and to each of the 20 Senators who stood by the Almond20 �Perrow program, expressing the appreciation of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools. Subsequent Activity Since the close of the special session of the General As­ sembly, which enacted legislation substantially in accord with the recommendations of the Perrow Commission, the legis­ lative activity of the Committee has been devoted primarily to explanation of the new legislation to its membership and to the public. An even more important responsibility which is being met by the Committees for Public Schools is in the field of politics. Local committees were urged to use all possible means to en­ couraging citizens to vote in the July primaries and the general election in November and to participate in the nominating con­ ventions, to endeavor to insure the election to the General As­ sembly, and to local Boards, of those candidates whose posi­ tions are unequivocally in favor of continued state and local responsibility for public education. 21 �Tine Committee For Public Schools Looks Ahead The job ahead for the Committees for Public Schools in Virginia is clearly set forth in a May 13, 1959 report to local committees from the President and Executive Secretary of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools, as follows: N eed fo r C on tin u in g a nd E x p a n d in g S ta te and Local C om m ittees By a margin of one vote in the State Senate the Almond-Perrow pro­ gram was enacted into law. A change of four votes in the House would have gained approval of the Wheatley Resolution with its abortive con­ stitutional amendments. Recent statements by the still strong and vocal “massive resisters” show that they continue to hope and work for a change in this line-up — to make it possible to abandon state responsibility for public schools when the General Assembly meets next January. Our state and local committees must remain active and grow strong­ er. One of our major and immediate responsibilities is to nullify the efforts of the extremists in the coming primary and in the general election — and to insure that those legislators who stood firm on behalf of public education continue to hear from those of us who share the conviction that, above all, the State must discharge its responsibility for the education of its children. T he local committees have another extremely important task. Re­ cently enacted legislation places in the hands of local school boards and lo­ cal governing bodies complete power to determine whether public schools as we know them will be continued, or will be starved to a hollow, worse-than- . useless pretense. Our local committees are vitally needed as a rallying point for those thinking people in the community who recognize the disaster that must inevitably follow abandonment o f the local public schools. As the trag­ edy in Front Royal indicates, disaster can follow in any community which fails, before the crisis, to organize a strong group of citizens who realize the damaging results of closed public schools. SU G G E ST E D LOCAL CO M M T TEE A C T IV IT IE S FO R SU M M ER M O N TH S (a) P olitic a l A ction Immediately urge your membership to actively support those candidates for local and state office whose past records or unequivocal public statements identify them as supporters of open, unimpaired public schools and contin­ ued State responsibility for public education. Urge their active opposition to those candidates who are identified as holding opposite views. (See General Assembly voting record attached.) (b ) In fo rm in g yo u r m em bersh ip Consider ways and means of informing your membership of the impor­ tant 1 e g i s l a t i v e activity of the state and local Committees for Public Schools during the special session of the General Assembly. Thank them for the individual letters and telegrams they sent the Governor and those legisla­ tors who supported their views. Alert them to the probable need for similar ac­ tivity before and during the next session of the Assembly. Information to your membership can be accomplished through a written report mailed to all 22 �members, through news media publicity, through open “letters to the editor” from your chairman sent to local newspapers, through telephone committees, or combinations of these means. (c) In cre a se th e num ber of y o u r m em bers Have the officers of your committee talk in person with the local leaders of civic and school groups. Ask to appear at their meetings to explain the work of our committees and the importance of their growth and expansion. Take membership cards along and pass them out at these meetings. (It is particu­ larly important that an early personal contact be made with the newly-elec­ ted P-TA presidents.) (d) P rovide fo r rep re s e n ta tio n a t S ta te C om m ittee E x ecu tiv e B oard M eetings The success we have in gaining our objectives will be directly related to the growth in our state membership and the expansion of local committees in other communities. This growth and expansion can occur only with careful planning and direction by a strong state central group. It is important that each local committee arrange to name a representative who can at­ tend meetings of the State Executive Board. It is expected that this Board will meet about three times between nowand September 1. Wherever pos­ sible the same representative from each local Committee should attend all meetings. In this connection, please note that the following paragraphs 5 and 6 point up the need for the Executive Board assuming more respon­ sibility for the administration of State Committee activities. (e ) A ssist in o rg an iz in g locals in n earby com m unities With the necessity for reducing the operations of the State office and our inability to continue a full-time Executive Secretary, extension work can be continued only if those local committees already organized will accept the re­ sponsibility of encouraging and assisting with the organization of committees in communities near them. Suggestions as to ways of accomplishing this and a list of names of persons who have already evidenced interest in other com­ munities will be sent to each local committee in the near future. ( f) C ontinue financial su p p o rt o f S ta te C om m ittee The work of the State Committee must be supported almost entirely by funds received from local committees. There is a great need for each local committee to strive to send additional funds to the State Committee as quickly as possible. Even if your accepted assessment has been met, any additional amount that can be spared is needed. 23 �This booklet is available from the address below a t the following rates, postpaid: single copies, 15c each; 10 copies or more, 10c each; 100 copies or more, IVic each. THE MESSENGER PRESS BOX 312 MANASSAS, VA. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Booklet: "Organizing To Save Public Schools 1956-1959. How Virginians rallied to the defense of the public school system in the Virginia Committee for Public Schools", by William Marion Lightsey. 14 pages. Description An account of the resource The purpose of the Virginia Committee for Public Schools "...We affirm our determined support of free public education for every child in Virginia. We believe this should continue to be guarantied by the Constitution of Virginia." Booklet describes and explains the development of the Virginia Committee For Public Schools from three local committees to a Statewide organization of 25,000 members. Describes and explains the purpose of the committee to keep Public Schools open in Virginia in spite of the use of "massive resistance" against Court ordered desegregation of public schools. Recounts the work of the Committee chronologically and legally. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Better Schools Make Better Communities Description An account of the resource Political novelty license plate that reads "Better Schools Make Better Communities" Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, Collector Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Photograph Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Television Appearance by Edmund D. Campbell Description An account of the resource Edmund Campbell, husband of Elizabeth Campbell and Member of the Executive board of the Arlington Committee, appears on Georgetown University Forum panel number 616, on the topic “Virginia Schools and Private Citizens.” Moderated by Matthew Warren, the forum was broadcast on WTTG with Dr. O. Glenn Stahl chairman of the Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools, and William D. Lightsey, director of the Northern Virginia District Parent-Teacher’s Association. A Georgetown crest is on a banner on the table before the panelists. September 7, 1958. 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Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edmund D. Campbell Recieves an Award Description An account of the resource Edmund Campbell, husband of Elizabeth Campbell, is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Bar Association of the District of Columbia by an unidentified man. 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Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portrait of Edmund D. Campbell Description An account of the resource Portrait of Edmund D. Campbell, lawyer and husband of Elizabeth Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, Collector Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Photograph Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_0001p https://projectdaps.org/files/original/3c1177dd7a99974f8c5740970dd07665.pdf 2a175fe1f81c3de020492cf23c944ce7 PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 8 STRATFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA March 22, 1951 Stratford Is Officially Opened Gov. Battle Makes Opening Address The day on which Stratford Junior High School was officially dedicated is a day we shall long remember. The cere­ mony was held in the Stratford Gym­ nasium on March 3 1951, before many , distinguished guests and citizens of Ar­ lington. The program was highlighted with speeches by Mr. Richmond, Mr. Early, Senator Fenwick, Governor Battle, and our own Bruce Haslam. Many other no­ tables were present, some of them being county and state officials, and presidents of prominent Arlington organizations. There were many fine speeches, but as evidenced by the applause, one of the best was a short one made by the Presi­ dent of our Student Council, Bruce Has­ lam. He welcomed the people and thank­ ed them for giving us a fine new school on behalf of the students. State Senator Charles R. Fenwick in­ troduced the Honorable John S. Battle, Governor of the Commonwealth of Vir­ ginia. Governor Battle spoke about the educational system of Virginia and some of its early founders. His speech was highlighted with the idea of our teachers responsibility of teaching not only the prescribed subjects, but the reasons why, so we may realize and appreciate the idea of democratic principles of govern­ ment. Governor Battle called Stratford “a wonderful building.” To Stratford’ s teachers, the governor said: “ Teach them (the students) the value of the real freedoms we now enjoy, those things we have inherited.” When that is done, he added, “ this school shall have justified its existence.” Another fine speech was made by Mr. Reese, Architect of Stratford. He com­ mended the Wise Construction Company and other companies on the fine job they did in building our new school. Mr. Reese also spoke of the reasons certain materials were used in the construction of our new school. Two of these being; glass brick for lighting purposes and light colored stone and tile because they give the school a “ lift.” (Continued On Page 5 ) �Page Two Wc\t jStgnpast THE SIGNPOST BARNYARD BEHAVIOR One of the best parts of the day to any Stratford student is the forty min­ utes devoted to lunch. With food care­ fully prepared by professional cooks and dieticians, and ample time for relaxa­ tion, there is no reason why we cannot Vol. 1 March 22, 1951 No. 8 enjoy it. As few rules have been made as possible and the student is allowed STAFF a lot of freedom, with the best facilities Editor-in-Chief........Billy Van Deusen money can buy. Feature Editor......... Elaine Alexander But sometimes students seem to forget where they are eating. Perhaps it would Editorial & News Editor Jackie Albrecht make them feel more at home to eat in Sports Editor .............. Donald Sours a cafeteria that resembled the part of Business Managers..... Steve Milliken, the barnyard where bacon is grown. Vernon Iden, Gene Weedon, Rosemary They dash to the cafeteria, complain Young about the food, eat the food in an un­ mannerly form, then go outside or wand­ Circulation Managers . . Joanne Witzel, er the halls to disturb classes, leaving Eustace Land, Grace Tunnicliffe, the tables for someone else to clean up. Frank Rollins Many are not guilty, but the few who Exchange Editors ...... Winona Payne lose their manners will lose the liberal Barbara McHenry, Jo Ann Hemphill privileges for all. The hams who think Faculty Sponsor.......................Mr.Macekuracutting in line is a big joke, or think that that complaining is a sign of intelligence, Photographers......... Morton & Rolland or disturbing classes a great sport can­ Reporters..........Elaine Koup, Ruthie not be tolerated. Unless these heels Bowman, Joyce Simmons, Patsy Wil­ are stepped on now, lunchtime will be­ liams, Evelyn David, Johnny Hetzer, come just another class. Kathleen Blake, George Weaver, Frank To avoid this a little common courtesy Rollins. must be practiced. Make sure everyone helps to clean the table, and wait patient­ ly in line. The food is not bad, so take your time and taste it. The cafeteria is a place where students can relax and enjoy lunch, so stay • there and let the other classes get something done. Strat­ ford is a modern school but old fashion­ In her first experience in public speak­ ed manners are not outdated. ing Barbara Garnett tied for second place in the state oratorical contest on March 7 with a boy from Charlottes­ , ville who had won for the last three years. Bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Stratford Junior High School, Arlington, Virginia. Printed by Universal Printers, Arlington^ Virginia. Barbara Garnett Places In Oratorical Contest Speech Classes Present Radio Play Barbara first presented her oration before Mr. Simpson’ first period class. s The class gave her some helpful hints on how to improve her speech. The students of Stratford wish Barbara the best of luck and may she have even better success in future oratorical con­ tests. An old mountaineer and his wife mov­ ed to the city. After their first night in the new home, the wife woke up first and nudged her husband, Ain’ it about t time you was getting up to build the fire, paw?” “ Land sakes no, maw. We might as well get used to these city ways right now. I’ just call the fire department.” ll The two ninth grade speech classes pre­ sented a fifteen minute safety play titled “ a Bicycle Built For You,”over radio On station WARL on Tuesday, March 1 . 3 The cast consisted of Dick Mabry, Bruce Haslam, Jim Street, Stanley Richards, George Wilkes, Darlene Graham, Anne Reed, and Margie Elliott. The musical background was supplied by Pat Logan. The speech classes hope to put on a play over our public address system for the entire school in the very near future. The title of this play will be, “ The Em­ peror’New Clothes.” s Mr. Jack B. Simpson, speech and core teacher, is writing a history of Stratford, to be carried on from teacher to teacher through the years. March 22, 1951 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS MR. KENNETH L. BOEGNER, health teacher, is one of our new faculty mem­ bers. He graduated from Newton High School, in Newton, Massachusetts. He later attended Boston University. One of his most interesting experiences hap­ pened when he was in the service. He was at the Atomic Bomb experimental grounds on the Island of Bikini. His hob­ bies include knot tieing, chess, sports, and repairing old cars. This is Mr. Boegner’ first year of teaching. s * * * * MISS DOROTHY McCORD, core and speech teacher, came to us from Penn­ sylvania. She has taken over the classes of Mrs. Marjorie Boxa. Miss McCord was born in Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. She attended West Newton High School. She later graduated from Fairmont State College in West Virginia where she ma­ jored in dramatics. Miss McCord work­ ed at the FBI in Washington, D. C. for 14 months. * * * * MR. ROBERT VAUGHN, eighth grade shop teacher, hails from Arlington, Vir­ ginia. He graduated from WashingtonLee High School. He then attended the University of Maryland. He is married and has one son. His hobbies are making models, and photography. This is his first year of teaching. HOMEROOM NEWS Miss Pow ell’ homeroom, 8B2, is plan­ s ning to buy a picture of Stratford Hall. They are also bringing plants to put in the windows. The president has appoint­ ed a committee of six to take care of the plants and the condition of the room. In the near future they hope to have a homeroom party. It is certainly hoped that the other homerooms are doing their share too, to improve the appearance of our lovely building. Mr. Piper’ homeroom, 7B8, has lost a s member, Molly Hinshaw, who has moved to Indiana. Mr. Allman’homeroom, 8B5, and Miss s Watt’homeroom, 8B7, are going to have s a swimming party shortly after Easter. Miss Groom ’ homeroom, 7B7, has a s new member, Paul Barton, who came from Dolly Madison Junior High School. * * * * Miss Mueller took her ninth grade core class to the Washington Post build­ ing on February 21. The class learned the process of publishing a newspaper. The students were then guided through the entire building. They were given a series of slides on newspapers. �M ar ch 22,1951 THE SIGNPOST Page Three Candid Shots Taken at Opening Ceremonies Claude M. Richmond, principal, greets Governor Battle (top left) ; Evelyn Barnes and Doris Mortimer, assistant principals, and Mr. Richmond (top center) ; Dowell Howard, State Superintendent of Instruction, speaks (top right) ; Governor Battle signs autograph (left center) ; Colin MacPherson, Chairman of Arlington County School Board, presents the key to the building to Mr. Richmond, Covernor Battle looks on (center) ; Senator Charles R. Fenwick speaks (right center) ; William A. Early, Superintendent of Arlington Schools, speaks (bottom left) ; Covernor John S. Battle makes address (bottom center) ; Candid shot of Governor Battle and Dowell Howard (bot­ tom right). �Page Four THE SIGNPOST March 22, 1951 School Features New Facilities The gym is the largest in Arlington schools. The floor is marked off for bad­ minton, volleyball, and basketball. Note the partition in the center of the picture, it closes to make the gym into two smaller ones. Stratford Junior High School is located on nine acres of ground adjoining the seven acre Old Dominion Playground, which is used for athletic activities. The total cost of the building was approxi­ mately $1,600,000. The gym has the largest playing floor of any of A rlington’schools. It is divid­ s ed off into two smaller gyms during class periods, with one for the boys and one for the girls. The floor is marked off for badminton, volleyball, and basketball. Special features of the gym include fold­ ing bleachers, four loudspeakers, electric scoreboard, and an observation room for the instructor. The cafeteria will seat approximately 500, but with 1,070 students enrolled it is necessary to have two lunch periods. At the end of the kitchen near the rec­ reation area, a window is provided into the cafeteria and another onto the ter­ race so that refreshments may be served without using the entire kitchen space. The home economics department has a kitchen which contains sinks, cupboards, gas stoves, electric stoves, automatic clothes washers, portable clothes wash­ ers, refrigerators, electric appliances and utensils. Other features are electric and treadle sewing machines, and a complete­ ly furnished living room. The art department features doors which open from the class room on to a patio, suitable for outdoor sketching classes. At one end of the class room is a sink for easy cleaning of brushes and paint pots. Numerous cupboards for art supplies are built in under the windows. The science rooms are the first in Arthat permit students to perform their own experiments at their desks. There are double gas and electric con­ nections at each table. In the shop are rows of work benches, each with six lockers below, with hand tools—planes, chisels, saws, hammers, squares, and rulers. Power tools include a band saw, table saw, scrollsaw, lathe, drill press, and jointer. Other things available in the shop are drafting instru­ ments and handicraft kits. The auditorium will seat 534 people. At the entrance of the auditorium in the lobby is a ticket office, trophy case, fish pond, and a mezzanine where special meetings are held. The science rooms are the first in Arlington that permit students to perform their own experiments at their desks. There are double gas and electric connec­ tions at each table. Stratford is the most functional and best planned school in the state of Vir­ ginia. �THE SICNPOST March 22, 1951 Stratford Is O fficially O p en ed (Continued From Page 1 ) Mr. Lee Paschal, President of the Wise Construction Company, presented the key to Stratford to Mr. Colin MacPherson, Chairman of Arlington County School Board, who in turn gave it to our Principal, Mr. Claude Richmond. To add an air of student participation to the ceremony the Stratford Band, Or­ chestra, and Girls Chorus took part in the program. Reverend George F. Tittman, Rector of St. Mary’ Episcopal Church, gave the s invocation and Reverend Paul R. Hunter, Minister of the Rock Spring Congrega­ tional Church, pronounced the benedic­ tion. Photo Credits Page 1 —Washington Post Page 3—Morton & Roland Page 4—Arlington Sun During a chemistry quiz the teacher asked a student to identify a formula he had just placed on the board. Student: Er-ah I have it on the tip of my tongue. Teacher: In that case you had better spit it out, it’ nitric acid. s Page Five Stratford Girls Lose to Swanson L. C. SMITH, Inc. E v e r y t h in g in B u ild in g M a teria ls The Stratford girls basketball team took second in the county championship, with Dolly Madison placing first. Heating Equipment — Paint 3330 N. W ash in gton Blvd. Stratford was tied with Madison until losing the last game with Swanson here in our new gym on Monday, March 1 . The score at the end of the first half was 10-7 in favor of Swanson. At the end of the last thrilling half, which kept the spectators on the edge of their seats, the score stood 18-11 with Stratford losing. Highest scorer for Stratford was Evelyn David who made 6 points. CLARENDON TRUST COMPANY The Bank On The Circle C om p lete B anking Services FREE PARKING LO T Personality Sketch MEMBER F D I C Bobby Smith, eighth grade JRC presi­ dent, was born in Washington, D. C. Bobby has lived in Arlington most of his life. He attended Woodrow Wilson s school for seven years. Bobby’ main interest is art. He likes all sports, but football is his favorite. His ambition is to be a cartographic engineer (one who makes or draws maps or charts). Bobby is a very busy boy at Stratford. He is president of his homeroom, 8B5, and is also on the Constitution Committee. 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Plywood — Lumber — M illw ork — Hardware — Paint FURNITURE “ Clarendon Circle” On BOTH STORES OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL NINE A rlington, V irgin ia BARNES & KIMEL CO. A R LIN G TO N A L E X A N D R IA iO O O D O Q O O v 3200 N. W ashington Blvd. — V V ■ - -V V «« ««....... GLebe 3100 Sl U ---------- X k ---- �March 22, 1951 THE SIGNPOST Page Six TATTLER Inquiring Reporter FAD-SHIONS by Kathy Well, well, I do declare, the Tattler’ s here to get in people’ hair. A certain s Miss Washburn has got “ those eyes”for a certain Mr. Jacobs. How about oblig­ ing sir? Reliable sources report that Carol Wegner is wild over David Daljord. Marie Silsby has her eye on a new boy in core class. Could it be Mike Lamay? Sybil Child is looking out for Bob Reed. What happened to Susan Duley? Barbara Harrington and Mickey Mc­ Carthy are still going strong. Could this be love? Butch Rubble likes Sidney Tally, but she prefers Eddie Briggs. There are two boys in Mary Louis’ heart, Don Larrick and Bob Bengston. How is that cute boy that comes around grinning at Kathleen Blake in the lunch line and visa-versa? Well spring is here early and the love bug has come with it. Yes, love is grand isn’ it Paul t Quintus and Jo Hutton? Bruce Reynolds would do anything for Nancy Christopher. Pat Logan seems to like going with a boy named Irvin. Can you imagine who Ann Murphy is swooning about? You guessed it, none other than Marshall Brooks. Barbara Zinn didn’want to leave W-L, t could it be because of Pete Binns? El­ bert Jenkins likes Jean Clendening, what’ Chris Jackson going to say? John s Richmond likes Carol Leatherman, how about this Faith? Lotte Luenders seems to like her new seat in Mr. Timberlake’ s class. Who’ the cute little girl who is s walking Roy Heinbuch home? After writing the swirl of social life, the Tattler, in complete exhaustion sits and dreams of a fondling Easter bunny. MILTON H. COMLEY F lo r is t • L a n d sc a p in g 5353 LEE H IG H W A Y One of the questions some of the girls have been asking each other is, “ What are you going to wear for Easter?”The following replies have been given by some of our students. Jo Hutton — A checked suit with flare-backed jacket and a pencil slim skirt and probably red accessories. Kate Lloyd — I think I’ wear a blue ll gabardine suit. Helen Calkins — A gold checked suit with a green hat and green gloves. Jane Green — A yellow organdy dress with a black velvet sash. Willie Clow — I want to get a green tweed suit, brown shoes, and purse and white hat and gloves. Lotte Lueders — A natural straw hat and bag, blue gloves, shoes, and a pink pique dress. Pat Moravetz — A rose suit and a beige hat and coat, brown gloves and alligator shoes, and purse. * * * * This time a poem was contributed for the girls. Here goes; Lipstick, rouge, all sorts of stuff, You would think our girls weren’ t pretty enough. They lick it, suck it, and smear it on thick, The way they do it makes me sick. After watching one girl, their secret I found, Their beauty is bought for a dollar downtown. * * * * Short and Sweet: Some of the boys loud gym shorts . . . Anne Reed’ black s bow tie . . . Those “ catty” fourescent jackets . . . Pricilla Cheek’ matching s plaid hat and skirt . . . The ultra-sheer cotton and nylon blouses we have been seeing at parties. Arlington, Virginia Our question for this issue is, “ How do you like the early school hours?” Dale Kennedy —■ you can make it If out of bed it’ all right. s Stanley Richards — I think they are fine. Pete Ward — It’ too early. s Joan Chase — They are fine, but I miss the W-L kids. Betty Paterson — They’ all right if re you can stay awake through the sixth period. Bobbie Garnett — All you have to do is ask my teachers, as they keep asking me why my eyes are closed. Richard August — I don’ like them t because I miss my beauty sleep. Bill Franklin — I don’like getting up t at 6:30 in the morning. Carolyn Kennedy — I like it but the classes are too long. Lennart Koneczny — I think we should have another half hour sleep and go to school later. John Kaparakis — It’hard to get used s to the early morning classes. Johnny Farris — I like it because I get home in time to serve my papers. 8 x 1 0 prints can be bought of any picture on page 3 for $1 each. tsonkfyn’ eJforisf s Member Florist Telegraph Delivery Association • 2046 WILSON BOULEVARD Arlington, Virginia C H e s t n u t 3233 O X f o r d 4141 BUY THE SICNPOST M iller & Wrenn " A rlin gton ’ Sm artest” s F u rn itu re 2217-21 N. Pershing Drive A rlin g to n , V irg in ia OWens 4343 •JAckson 8-6999 A R L I N G T O N T R U S T C O M P A N Y , INC. A R L IN G T O N , VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS INVITED M EM BER FEDERAL D E P O S IT IN SU RA N CE CORPORATION FEDERAL, ST A TE AND COUNTY D EPO SITA R Y ROSSLYN BRANCH MATN OFFICE NAVY FACILITY 2029 North Moore Street 1515 North Courthouse Road Arlington Navy Annex � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Signpost, March 22, 1951 Description An account of the resource School paper of Stratford Junior High School. Front Page Headline is "Stratford Is Officially Opened". Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, Collector Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Photograph Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-3-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Vol 1 No 8 March 22 1951 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/ed4401af99cb246776729126fb48c80d.pdf eacf5500cfca3065da181f15a1fd85f7 PDF Text Text Vol. 1 No. 7 , STRATFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA Barbara Garnett Speaks on Democracy Barbara Garnett was introduced on Friday, February 23 to the assembled members of Stratford by Mr. Simpson. Mr. Simpson told the assembly that Barbara would like to know how the audience would like the speech. He said, “ speech is sometimes compared A to a steer’ horns. A point here and a s point there with a lot of bull in between. But there is no bull here, as you will see.” He remarked that the first prize was approximately $4,000 dollars in scholarship, down to $1,000 for fourth prize. Barbara won the Stratford contest and first place in the county contest which was held on Tuesday, February 27. After the first moments until the last word the audience was in complete silence. The audience from their continued ovation showed they thought it was a brilliant speech. We give Barbara our sincerest wishes and hope she goes on to greater suc­ cess in the coming contests! HOMEROOM HEWS Mrs. Armstrong’ homeroom 7B1 had s a skating party on Saturday, February 24, at Riverside. John Darlington has recently joined 7B1. Mrs. Thomson’ homeroom 7B3 had a s Valentine Party at the home of Gail Fry on February 1 . Paul Bunker has 7 joined 7B3. Mr. Cook’ homeroom 7B5 had a s Valentine Party during sixth period on February 14 . Mr. Kulick’ homeroom 7B6 had a s skating party on Friday, February 1 , 6 at Riverside. Miss Groom’ homeroom 7B7 had a s skating party on Saturday, February 24, at Riverdale. Vicki Graham is a new member of 7B7. Miss Sanderson’ homeroom 7B8 gave s a farewell party for Molly Hinshaw who left Friday, February 23. Mr. Davis’ homeroom 8B6 has gained two members. They are Nancy Betts from Ohio, and Mike Lamay from St. Agnes. March 8, 1951 Classes Begin in New Building March 2nd Mr. Hicks Leaves Stratford Mr. Roger Hicks, industrial arts teach­ er, left Stratford on Wednesday Febru­ ary 21. He has been called into the army. Two of the main reasons that made Mr. Hicks decide to be a teacher were that many of the members of his family were teachers and also because California Teachers College, which he later at­ tended, was near his home. Extra-curricular activities made up a large part of his college life. He was editor of the college yearbook in his senior year and sung tenor in some of the musical groups. He was also Presi­ dent of the Student Government. Our former eighth grade shop teacher says he is unmarried and “ very eligible.” He said his pet peeve is “ people who are on the slow side of doing what you ask.” Mr. Hicks just came to Arlington this year. He worked in a hotel in Maine during the summer. At Stratford he was faculty sponsor of the hall patrols. He was known at Stratford for being continually “ the go.” on Stratford Students Present Radio SKit The following students took part in a radio skit “ Watch What You Say”over WARL, on Tuesday February 20. Carolyn Scheele, Mary Hunter, Bruce Haslam, Jim Freidersdorff and Cecil Truluck. Sound effects were handled by Robert Dunn and music was provided by Pat Logan. Another skit on “ Bicycle Safety”will be presented March 1 . Mr. Earle is 5 director. On Tuesday, February 27, the ninth grade went briefly through there sched­ ules in the new building at 10 o’ clock. Lunch was served in the cafeteria and they returned to Washington-Lee for the regular schedule. On Wednesday and Thursday the eight and seventh grades went through their schedules and returned to Washington-Lee. On Fri­ day classes began at Stratford. The hours are from 8:40 to 3:20. On Saturday, March 3 the opening , ceremonies were held in the gym. A special issue of The Signpost will be published on Thursday March 22. This issue will contain two full pages of pictures taken at the opening ceremonies. There will also be pictures taken in and around the building. This will be the best issue we have yet published and everyone will want a copy. In order that you may receive this issue if you have not subscribed reserve your copy immediately. Stratford Girls Win One — Lose One On February 1 , the Girls Basketball 5 Varsity beat Thomas Jefferson 24-21 in a thrilling game. Stratford led at the end of the first half 14-10. In the second half Stratford made 10 points and Thomas Jefferson 1 , ending the game 1 24-21 in favor of Stratford. Highest scorer for Stratford was Valerie Reyn­ olds with 1 points. 5 On Febuary 21 the Stratford girls lost to Dolly Madison 20-23. After a hard fought first half the score was 10-12. Stratford came up in the third quarter 17-15 but Madison came back with Stratford losing 20-23. Highest scorer for Stratford was Bobby Tucker with 8 points. �THE SIGNPOST Page Two ®tje j§tgnp0si LIFE AND LIMB Bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Stratford Junior High School, Arlington, Virginia. Printed by Universal Printers, Arlington Virginia. It seems that lately people don’ t seem to value themselves much. In this age of motor vehicles and jet planes people just don’ seem to care. t Of course some people will say, “ m I’ insured, so what!” Being insured they feel free to go barreling around a curve at sixty or running down the stairs as if there were a fire upstairs. An easy way to get skull fractures; a hard way to learn a lesson. Just goes to prove that some people need a lot to knock some sense into their heads. Some kids might say “ Stay home and be safe don’ go to school.” That is a t ridiculous statement. Many accidents can and do happen in the home. Of course many of those could be prevented with a little caution. Slipping on a rug, fall­ ing downstairs, slipping on soap in the bathtub are common accidents. Few people realize that, in comparison, more people were kinned and injured last year than in the entire Korean War. To be exact there were 90,000 killed and injured in this country, compared with 47,000 in nine months of war. If all people involved in accidents had been careful a lot of lives and limbs could have been saved. Let us all try to be a little more care­ ful and have a little safety. If we all thought a little more and moved slower we all would be much safer. Be safety conscious in our new buiding and we will have a fine safety record. Vol. 1 M arch 8, 1951 No. 7 STAFF Editor-in-Chief........Billy Van Deusen Feature Editor......... Elaine Alexander Editorial & News Editor Jackie Albrecht Sports Editor...............Donald Sours Business Managers...... Steve Milliken, Vernon Iden, Gene Weedon, Rosemary Young Circulation Managers .. Joanne Witzel, Eustace Land, Grace Tunnicliffe, Frank Rollins Exchange Editors ...... Winona Payne Barbara McHenry, Jo Ann Hemphill Faculty Sponsor..........Mr. Macekura Reporters ..... Priscilla Welbon, Linda Condra, Evelyn David, Kathleen Blake, Pat Williams, Dottie Gordon, Lois Garino, Elaine Koup, Barbara Har­ rington, Ruthie Bowman, Greg Hetter, Johnny Hetzer, Donna Clow, Joan Barrett, Joyce Simmons. Further Work Done On Student Constitution The Constitution Committee which is headed by Bruce Haslam and supervised by Mr. Allman has almost completed the Constitution for the student body to vote upon. All the core class and some English classes have had discussions on its contents. It has been passed by the faculty and an assembly will be held soon. Penny For Your Thoughts By the time you will read this week’ s thoughts we will be settled in our new school at long last. I would like to say that the boys basketball team in doing a wonderful job this year. We are right behind you boys. We at Stratford are proud and honored at the leader­ ship Bobbie Garnett has given us. There has been some talk about having com­ bined boys and girls gym class on Friday, will this keep up? The students hope hall patrols won’be necessary at Strat­ t ford. FACULTY SPOTS Miss Blanche Sautebin, who came to Stratford three months ago to take over Mr. Palm er’ classes, is now faculty s sponsor of the hall patrols. Miss Sautebin has attend Jamestown College, North Dakota, University of Oregon, and University of Montana. She had has teaching experience in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Oregon. This is her first year in Arlington. During World War II Miss Sautebin was a recreation worker for the Red Cross overseas. She served in Germany, New Guinea, Philippines, and Japan. Miss Sautebin will probably never forget an unusual experience which oc­ curred during the war. She met a new­ ly liberated prisoner, the father of a child who been in her class back in the states. He had not heard from his family for a long time so Miss Sautebin was able to provide him with the needed and happy news of his family. March 8, 1951 Faculty Team Sets Record Have you seen Stratford’ lanky five s who have been galloping around the gyms of several Arlington Junior High Schools lately? Despite their not too enviable record they have been cheered on by over-whelming crowds against their terrific opposition. Of course, you know we are talking about our Stratford men’faculty basket­ s ball team, made up of: Mr. Hulett, Mr. Davis, Mr. Kulick, Mr. Cook, Mr. Earle, Mr. Piper, Mr. Wayne, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Francis, and Mr. Druckenmiller. One of the team’ greatest stars, Mr. s Earle, believes that lack of height is greatly responsible for their past de­ feats. He also says that the entire faculty team is greatly appreciative of the school spirit which Stratford stu­ dents have shown. Stratford’ lanky five are far from s being defeated in morale and have high hopes for the future. Stratford Boys Defeat Madison 23-21 On Friday, February 16, Stratford de­ feated a fast Madison basketball team by a tight score of 23-21. Stratford held the lead throughout most of the game, but not by a wide margin. In the first quarter Stratford only led by one point with a score of 4-3. In the second quarter Stratford pulled a little farther ahead, making six points against four points for Madison. By half time the score was 10-7. It was still anybody’ game. s Stratford was still in the lead in the third quarter, making nine points while Madison made six. When the game entered the fourth quarter, the score was 19-13, Stratford’ s favor. In the final minutes of the game Madison rallied, almost closing the gap with eight points. Stratford only made four points this period and just barely held a two point lead when the final whistle blew. Skip Motes was high scorer with six points. Bob Childress and Dick Mabry were next with four points each. Other­ wise the points were made by Davis (3 ), Jacobs (2 Kennedy (2 and Hetzer (2 ), ) ). Both teams and their coaches were fighting hard in this game. As a result of an argument between a Madison coach and the referee, Bob Childress was awarded a free throw. Coach Drukemiller said that the secret of the team’ victory was in its fast s breaking when in possession of the ball. �THE SIGNPOST March 8, 1951 Record of the Week Faculties of Stratford-Madison Meet on Basketball Floor Stratford’ faculty was defeated on s February 16 by a strong Dolly Madison faculty by a score of 34-17. In the first half Madison made 15 points and Strat­ ford only 4 . Stratford did a little better in second half, making 5 and 8 points in the third and fourth quarters. Madison made 8 and 12 points in the same periods. Mr. Earle and Mr. Francis were high scorers with 4 points each. Otherwise the points were made as follows: Davis (2 Cook (2 Kulick (2 and Taylor (1 ), ), ), ). Better luck next time teachers! MILTON H. COMLEY by R U T H IE B O W M A N Florist • Landscaping 5353 LEE HIGHWAY The record of the week is Pattie Page’ s smash hit “ Tennesee Waltz.”Pattie Page does a duet, first making one record, then making a second record and com­ bining them for a beautiful song. On the back of this Mercury record is a solo part Miss Page sings “ Long Long Ago.” The “ Tennessee Waltz” was written by Peewee Kink and Red Stewart and is under the direction of Jack Aoel. Patti appeared recently at the Capital Theater in Washington. MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS Arlington, Virginia CLARENDON TRUST COMPANY T h e B ank O n F R E E P A R K IN G L O T • O W 7777 ENS Subscribe To t jingitpost Money will be collected in home room for the second half, March 12 -14. 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Washington Blvd. GLebe 3100 JC �Page Four March 8, 1951 THE SICNPOST FAD-SHIONS TATTLER ALLCRAFT b y K ath y I’ start this off right now with a con­ ll tribution from one of the girls in journa­ lism class who wants to remain anony­ mous and healthy. Here goes; Skirts, shirts, all sorts of clothes, enough to make one go daffy. Chartreuse ties, jackets and sweaters make our students look classy. Stratford girls wear bright up-to-date things; dresses, and bright socks to boot. But some of the boys look sloppy and drab, I don’think they give a hoot. t With wornout jeans and patched lip earns their persons they do clothe. They come to class hoping they will pass, but their dirty nails I loathe. But they do comb their hair, though their faces could be cleaner. And the way they tease their poor in­ structors, nothing could be meaner I must watch myself I greatly fear, for some will not like that crack. So, I shall scrub my nails and ears or this poem might hit me back. * * * On that tender note ends the poem and I shall now attempt to give you gals a peek into the spring fashions. The “ shortie coat”is going to be very important this spring. In full swingback lines belted in the back or “ boxy”it is tops. The accent this year is on soft pas­ tels with such names as “ sunshine yel­ low,”“ robin’ egg blue,”etc. s The suits are checked, tweed, pastel linen, and navy blue mostly with pencil slim and pleated skirts. Bat wing sleeves in coats, blouses and jackets can’ go t wrong. If you seem to need something to pep up your wardrobe on those days when it isn’ winter but not yet_spring__a new t “ blouse-sweater”will do the trick. They are in everything from soft angora to nubby cotton chenille to smooth nylon. Some have pockets, collars, and buttons All look nice with those little fitted waists. If any of you are interested in sewing that beautiful embossed cotton is on sale at Penny’ in Clarendon, or in Washing­ s ton. It looks wonderful in sunback dress­ es especially. It also launders beautifully. Adios, hope I’ given you some ideas ve for your wardrobe. L. C. SMITH, Inc. E v ery th in g in B u ild in g M aterials H ea t in g Eq u ipm en t — Paint 3330 N. Washington Blvd. The tatter runs to beat the deadline. While running the following tid-bids are heard in the breeze. A certain boy in the basketball team is lonely for a cheerleader, namely Pete Ward. Can this be true? Bobby Childress is always calling Nancy Christhopher up. The Ware brothers at W-L seem to have gotten two of our Stratford girls. They are Don Ware and Joan Chase, Bob Ware and Diane Stocking. We hear that Dick Davis would like to know Darrell Hamaeer much better. Pat­ sy Burnett is always in a daze. Could it be because of Raymond Edwards? John­ ny Hetzer is trying to convince Lotte Lueders that he’ the right boy for her. s Virginia Meyers thinks Don Rea is a very nice boy. What about this Don? There are four girls after Joe Wright, which will it be? Lucy Hastings, Janice Medley, Ann Thomas, or Betty Kerfoot? Donna Clow is always running to the wrong class and Sammy Day is usually there, he doesn’ mind. Carol Leathert man and Nancy Wagstaff don’ seem to t like Stratford boys. I wonder why? Dianne Sopoznich and Doris Jean MeKinsey are interested in Paul Bunker. He doesn’ seem to notice, someone better t tip him off. Why is Susan Goulett giving Billy Creekmore such a hard time? Johanna t Haily won’ let anyone look in her wallet. Could it be that she has finally gotten that picture of David Leffler? Mariyn Gluntz seems to have quite a crush on Mike Netzer. Still running the tattler pants, “ ll be I’ seeing you, oops I mean I’ be hearing ll about you.” CYCLE SHOP Schwinn & English Bicycles Repairs - Service - Accessories O W E N S 4464 3136 10TH S T R E E T W. J. BAUMBACH, Inc. Plumbing & Heating Sales-Service Fixzit System 4147 W ilson Boulevard JAckson 4-1250 Cherrydale Florist “ Say It W ith Flowers” ★ Corsages That Are Different ★ 3725 Lee Highway OW ens 1181 T aylor’ s Stationery & Printing School and A rt Supplies 3155 WILSON BLVD. O W en s 2666 A R L IN G T O N T R U S T C O M P A N Y , IN C. A R L I N G T O N , V IR G IN IA COM M ERCIAL ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS IN V ITED M EM BER FEDERAL D E P O S IT INSU RA N CE CORPORATION FEDERAL, ST A TE AND COUNTY D EPOSITA RY ROSSLYN BRANCH MAIN OFFICE NAVY FACILITY 2029 North Moore Street 55 North Courthouse Road Arlington Navy Annex � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Signpost, March 8, 1951 Description An account of the resource School paper of Stratford Junior High School. Front page article announces classes beginning in the new building. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, Collector Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Photograph Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-3-8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Vol 1 No 7 March 8 1951 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/9e61a6d7b47e1c7157a4a044065b96d3.pdf f811c0ad39a325e23e2b2ac1e7ae0a0c PDF Text Text Vol. 1 No. 6 , STRATFORD JUNIOR HICH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRCINIA Stratford Host to Visiting SCA Students The Student Cooperative Association will hold its yearly conference at Strat­ ford on Friday, April 20. The SCA con­ sists of School Student Councils and is sponsored by the Parent-Teachers As­ sociation. Eight students and one faculty mem­ ber will be chosen from each secondary school in eight Northern Virginia coun­ ties. Stratford has been requested to supply a secretary and Washington-Lee a chairman for the conference. Last year the Northern Virginia Dis­ trict held its meeting at Swanson, but since Stratford is a new school, it has been chosen as this year’ host. s The meeting is usually divided into two or three parts. In the morning the students have a General Session in which they discuss a certain topic or question. At noon they adjourn for lunch. After lunch they break up into small groups and discuss some part of the larger question. Then again, they will get to­ gether and discuss what they have ac­ complished. Since Stratford is the host it will have certain duties to perform. We will have to do such things as help park the visitors cars, register the visiting stu­ dents, and act as guides. It is hoped that Stratford will make a good impression on the visiting students. Fencing Club Is Organized Here On February 1 , 1951 a fencing club 2 was organized at Stratford. This is the first public school to have a fencing team in the Washington area. The club is appropriately named the Stratford Fen­ cers Club. Three additional members are needed to complete the team. Enough boys for ten teams have signed up. The director of the team is a profes­ sional fencer. He said that in about a year they will challenge teams in this area. February 21, 1951 Washington's Birthday To Be Observed Tomorrow, Feb. 22 Tomorrow we will celebrate the two-hundred-and-nineteenth birthday of one of our country’greatest men. He is George Washington, our first s President who is known by everyone as the Father of His Country. Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at Wakefield in Westmoreland County, Vir­ ginia. A few years after his birth his home burned down and he moved to what later became Mount Vernon. His father died in 1743 and the es­ tate went to George’ brother s Lawrence. In 1752 Lawrence died and at the age of twenty George inherited the planta­ tion. Washington had very little education and did not go to school until he was sixteen. But he learned by experience and always listened to other people’ opinions. s George Washington h e l d three important positions in the history of the United States. They were Commanderin-Chief of the Continental Army, president of the Con­ stitutional convention, a n d President of his country. Washington accepted the first with srncere protests of unfitness. But no man could have been better oualified. From 1753 until 1759 he fought the French and the Indians. F'- army then consisted of a s few raw and mutinous men and he had to learn to survive on only a few supplies. But he never gave up even in the face of overwhelming odds. With his leadership the much better trained and supplied British army was defeated. As president of the Constitutional convention he had more influence than anyone else on the forming of a strong national government. He was unanimously elected the first President of the United States in 1789.. As President he gave the government financial steadiness by Hamilton’ measures of oconomy, and won the respect of the s new nation’ independence. He served two terms and refused a third. He retired to s Mount Vernon in March 1797, where he died two years later. Thus he completed a full life for his country. He loved his country sincerely, and believed in law and the rights of free men. He was truly “ First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” �P age Two T H E S IG N P O S T F eb ru ary 21, 1951 FIELD TRIP BRIEFS . . . HOMEROOM NEWS Further Opening Plans Made Miss Mueller’ ninth grade core class s went to the Star building in Washing­ ton, D. C. on February 1 . The purpose 2 of the trip was to find out how a news­ paper is written and put together, as the class is making one. They also found out the various types of newspaper jobs. Mr. Macekura and his 7B8 and 7B10 core classes hope to go to Stratford Hall and Wakefield in Westmoreland County in the near future. Several other field trips are being planned by the core classes. So far this year field trips have been limited to the core classes as the other classes are too short. In the new building the periods will be longer and other classes will be able to take trips. Mr. Palmer’ homeroom 7B2 held a s party on February 9 at the Arlington Recreation Center. Alice Alan and Juan Simon have joined 7B2. Mr. Cook’ homeroom 7B7 has a new s member Joe Mclver who came from Florida. Mr. Taylor’ homeroom 7B9 has lost a s member Ann Ball who transfered to Swanson. Miss Baker’ homeroom 7B11 had a s skating party at Riverside on Febru­ ary 1 . 6 Miss McCord’ homeroom 7B12 has s received a new member Connie Smith who came from Swanson. Marta Martin has transfered to Falls Church. The big news of 7B12 is that Miss McCord has replaced Mrs. Baza who has left Strat­ ford. Miss Watt’ homeroom 8B7 will lose s Billy Harris who is moving to Center­ ville, Virginia. Miss Craig’homeroom 8B11 lost Jane s Harrington on February 1 Jane trans­ . ferred to Falls Church. Further plans for the dedication of Stratford Junior High School have been completed by Col. R. W. Stoebe, from the PTA, who is in charge. The ceremonies will be held on the afternoon of March 3 in the Stratford gym. The students , will usher and the Stratford Band and Orchestra have been asked to play. Gov­ ernor J. S. Battle of Virginia has been invited, Senator C. R. Fenwick, of Vir­ ginia; Dowell Howard, Superintendent of Virginia schools; Mr. Early, and all the Arlington School Board will be pres­ ent. Mr. Richmond, principal; Bruce Haslam, Student Council president, and someone from the PTA will take part. Two members of the state legislature, Mr. George Damm and J. M. Magruder, will also be present. Mrs. Scofield Takes Over C. A. Orbell Position Mrs. Scofield, a new teacher this se­ mester, has taken over the position of Mr. C. A. Orbell who left Stratford to head the music department of Washing­ ton-Lee. This position includes teaching woodwinds, band, boys chorus, and sev­ enth grade exploratory courses. Mrs. Scofield received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Pottsdam State Teachers Col­ lege. She later attended Syracuse Uni­ versity where she received her Master of Music degree. Before moving to Arlington 3 years ago she taught for 10 years in New York. She is a member of the Arlington Sym­ phony where she plays the violin. She also plays the piano, clarinet, and trom­ bone. We are indeed fortunate to have her with us. P rincipal’s Brief by Mr. C. M. Richmond, Principal The long wait for our new building is almost over. We shall soon be able to experience the thrill of working in one of the finest junior high school buildings in our area. A week or so ago I heard one of the workmen remark “ This building is by far the best I have ever seen among the many I have worked on; it is a monument to education.”I like to think of it as a place which provides a splen­ did opportunity for all of us to live and learn. With all of us working together, we can prove to our parents and our School Board that they have made the best kind of investment in building Strat­ ford for us. Stratford Boys Win Over T. J. 21-7 Stratford easily won for the third time out of six games in a one sided contest with Thomas Jefferson, Feb. 8 Stratford . held the ganje in its hands from the start until the final whistle blew. In the first quarter ten points were scored by Strat­ ford against five by Thomas Jefferson. The second quarter was the same thing over again, with 7 quick points for Strat­ ford and only one for, T.-J. Thomas Jefferson switched its defense in the third quarter and held Stratford to 4 points. But T.J. again only made one point. By the fourth quarter Stratford had won the game as the score was 21-7. Stratford then made another six points and held T.J. to three, ending the game with a final score of 27-10, in favor of the Cavaliers. Dick Mabry, Skip Motes and Bob Chil­ dress were high scorers with six points each. Otherwise the scoring was thus: Whetzel (4 Jacobs (2 Davis (2 and ), ), ) Kennedy (1 Welosky, Hetzel, Bransford, ), Eberdt, Martina, Peterson, and Reimer played in the game. Both Pete Ward and Tom Hockersmith were absent. The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm. Girls Win Two Games After Dropping Opener Since losing their opening game the Stratford Girls Basketball team has won two straight. The second game, on Feb. 1 was hard , fought at Dolly Madison in which our girls were victorious. The third game was played at Swan­ son on February 8 At the end of the . first half the score was 20-11 in favor of Swanson. In the second half our girls played hard and at the end of the regular playing time the score was 24-24. Swanson suggested that a 5 minute over­ time be played. At the end of the over­ time the score was 28-28. It was then agreed upon that the next team to score would win the game. Bobbie Tucker shot the next basket and Stratford was again victorious. Faculties of S tratford - W .-L. Meet On Basketball Floor The Stratford Faculty played the fac­ ulty of Washington-Lee on Tuesday, February 6 at 8 o’ , clock in the latter’ s gym. The Stratford faculty has played sev­ eral games. Through their vast experi­ ences they have been awarded “ nick­ names” But since this is a descrimin. ating newspaper we are unable to print them. The Stratford players are: Mr. Davis, Mr. Hulett, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Kulick, Mr. Piper, Mr. Francis, Mr. Earle, Mr. Wayne, Mr. Druckenmiller, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Cook. �F eb ru ary 21, 1951 GOOD READING by Priscilla Welborn Our book recommended for good read­ ing this issue is “ Here, Private Har­ See grove. Private Hargrove was yanked out of a peaceful life when he joined the Army in response to a letter from Washington which began, “ The President of the United States to Marion Hargrove, Greetings.” Hargrove was what many of the ser­ geants who served over him called “ the sore thumb of his platoon.” While other privates received regular promotions Hargrove remained Private Hargrove. One situation that best describes Pri­ vate Hargrove’life at Fort Bragg occurs ed at one of his ill-fated rifle inspec­ tions. While he was standing at atten­ tion a gnat made a three point landing on his forehead. It walked across his forehead and back again. It stopped awhile, wiped its shoes and began pacing back and forth stamping its feet. Need­ less to say after an ultimate conclusion, Hargrove was on Kitchen Police. This is just one of the many humorous incidents that makes “ See Here, Private Hargrove” very enjoyable reading for all. MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS by Barbara McHenry The plot of “ Born Yesterday”concerns a junk dealer (Broderick Crawford) who brings his bride-to-be to Wash­ ington, D. C. to help him entertain while he works on a crooked deal involving the control of scrap iron. Crawford hires a young reporter (Wil­ liam Holden) to take off Judy’ rough s edges, but there he makes a big mis­ take. Judy Holiday whom you may remem­ ber as the dizzy young wife in “ Adams Rib,”must be seen to be believed. Her good timing, casual delivery of lines, and her wonderful comic sense all make this picture a real joy. Penny For Your Thoughts Our new school is nearly complete, everyone is very anxious to start in . . . Many of the students have been talking about the faculty game and think there should be more . . . There was not much talk about the boys basket-ball team this year, keep up the good work boys . . . Seems like everyone can’wait t for the next J.R.C. They’ getting bet­ re ter all the time . . . All the girls are glad that Ray Heinbuch is back at school again. . . . It looks like the lockers are in pretty bad shape, hold that temper. P a g e T h ree T H E S IG N P O S T AD-LIBBING A contribution for this column Was our assignment for tonight; I tried and tried so many times, And finally got it right. To take you to my subject, I’ start right away. ll With a snappy little poem, That I wrote at bay. Five hundred years ago today, A wilderness was here, And a man with powder in his gun, Went forth to hunt a deer. But now that things have changed some­ what, Along a different plan, A dear with powder on her nose. Goes forth to hunt a man. Now let me close this column, And bid you a good, good night. And remember little juniors, With a senior never fight. For I have a little motto, That seems to fit in here, It seems to fit the senior, In his senior year. Don’push a junior down the stairs, t Or kick his teeth in unawares, Or with a hammer bash his bean. We want to keep our building clean! JOKES Announcer (at a concert:) “ Miss Peri­ winkle will now sing, Oh, That I Were A Dove, I’ Flee.” d Frank R.: “ Dad, what’ a dove-eyed s flea?” * * LOOKS OR BOOKS by Joanne Witzel Compacts, lipsticks, occasionally books; Mirrors come forth—got to see how she looks. She dreams about boy friends, a new ring from Harry; Believe it or not she’ in the li­ s brary. A bell; a rush; a clamor for a seat; and finally she’ there. Another bell; s quiet; she sinks down into her seat. Her gaze wanders to the world outside. She thinks of the freedom beyond that room. A sharp look from the librarian brings her to her senses, and two pierc­ ing eyes cause her to suddenly seize a book and begin to study. Peace comes again, already five min­ utes have passed. She must hurry if she expects to get anything accomplished before the end of the period. Out with her compact; on with the powder, rouge, and lipstick. Her eyebrows are growing out again, and she has to meet HIM after school. She squirms about in her seat in an attempt to get the best light, and her eyebrows become a thing of the past. She practices the look she is to greet him with, and then what she will say first. Her heart skips a beat as she sees there are only five minutes more. She takes this time to worry about the test she must “ flunk” to dab at her nose. The bell rings, and she leaves, totally un­ prepared because she simply hasn’ had t the time. JOHNNY STRATFORD * Salesman: “ Here’a card with a lovely s sentiment: “ the only girl I ever To loved.” Roy H.: “ That’ swell, give me a doz­ s en.” * * * Joe M.: “ Did it make you nervous to ask your dad for spending money?” Joe B.: “ I was calm—and collect­ No, ed.” * * * Joe B.: “ Would you marry a sap for his money?” Jean H.: “ Are you gathering statistics or proposing?” * * * Jim S.: “ there were three empty If glasses, and two were filled with dads favorite root beer and the third glass is empty—What king does it remind you of?” Bill F.: Phillip the Third”(fill up the third). Little Johnny Stratford walked down the street, He stopped at a drugstore to buy himself a treat. But in walked the coach before Johnny had finished his smoke, So Johnny hid the cigarette underneath his coat. The coach said hello to Johnny and then he passed him by, When the coach walked out the door, Johnny heaved a sigh. But the coach wasn’ really so dumb, as t Johnny later found, For Johnny was kicked off the team before the next day came round. Take it from Johnny, he told me so, that smoking doesn’ pay, t For the smoke you had this morning might ruin your whole day. �P a ge F ou r F eb ru ary 21, 1951 T H E S IG N P O S T YOUR PAPER Bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Stratford Junior High School, Arlington, Virginia. Printed by Universal Printers, Arlington Virginia. Vol. 1 February 21, 1951 No. 6 STAFF Editor-in-Chief ..... Billy Van Deusen Feature Editor ..... Elaine Alexander Editorial & News Editor Jackie Albrecht Sports Editor ............ Donald Sours Business Managers... . Steve Milliken, Vernon Iden, Gene Weedon, Rosemary Young Circulation Managers .. Joanne Witzel, Eustace Land, Grace Tunnicliffe, Frank Rollins Exchange Editors ....... Winona Payne Barbara McHenry, Jo Ann Hemphill Faculty Sponsor . . . Mr. Macekura Reporters. . Kathleen Blake, Elaine Koup, Joan Barrett, Johnny Hetzer, Edna Mahoney, Linda Condra, Arthur Hammond, Mareen del Mar, Priscilla Welbon, Joyce Simmons, Carolyn Kenney, Patricia Cookman, Evelyn David, Greg Hetter, Pat Williams THE LADY JANITORS Too often we do not realize or appre­ ciate the people who keep our school clean and tidy. The custodial staff, the people responsible for the cleanliness and operation of the school, deserve much credit. Mrs. Proctor, member of the custodial staff, was recently interviewed by a re­ porter for The Signpost. She said, “ Sometimes the rooms have to be clean­ ed twice or maybe three times a day.” This could be avoided if we would, dur­ ing our afternoon session, practice neat­ ness and cleanliness. We could ease the task of the custodial staff by using the waste paper baskets for scraps of paper and pencil stubs. By cooperating with and showing our appreciation to them we can now learn a lesson that will pay fine dividends when we are in the new building. Appreciation of a newspaper comes from knowing about that paper. Few people as they read The Signpost re­ alize the cost of bringing each issue to the student body once every two weeks. Each issue costs from $40 to $80 de­ pending upon the number of pages and pictures it contains. Only about 50 per cent of this cost is obtained from subscriptions, the remainder must be raised from advertisements. ALLCRAFT CYCLE SHOP Schwinn & English Bicycles Repairs - Service - Accessories 3 3 1 T ST E T 1 60H R E • O E S 46 W N 44 W. J. BAUMBACH, Inc. Plumbing & Heating Sales-Service Plans are being made for The Signpost to sponsor dances, a variety show, and feature length movies. Remember, The Signpost is your paper. Subscribe to it, and support the activi­ ties which it sponsors. Only with every­ one working together can we have an outstanding paper. Fixzit System 4147 Wilson Boulevard JAckson 4-1250 Personality Sketch Cherrydale Florist Janice Medley, seventh grade JRC president, was born in Washington, D. C., but came to Arlington at an early age. Before coming to Stratford she attended James Monroe Elementary School. Jan­ ice’ favorite sports are swimming, roll­ s er skating, and basketball. She has never played on a school team although she hopes to next year. After completing school she wants to be a nurse. She likes to read. Janice is very interested in dancing. As chairman of the JRC Janice pre­ sides over all meetings and sees that the JRC runs smoothly. She likes her job and hopes to continue her fine work next year. “ Say It W ith F lo w e rs” ★ C orsages T h a t A re D ifferen t ★ 3725 Lee Highway OWens 1181 ALMA SHOPS Feminine Accessories S P O R T SW E A R — SH O ES Two Stores To Serve You. Taylor's Stationery & Printing School and Art Supplies 3155 WILSON BLVD. 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I jumped back into the shadows my heart filled with dread, As the sound came closer, a slow dis­ tinct tread. A stealthy creature tiptoed down the hall. It walked slowly, carefully, and close to the wall. His outline was dim, but he looked straight at me, And his eyes burned with a fire, which was fearful to see. But he saw me not as I crouched in my corner, Had he noticed me then, I’ have sure d been a goner. Then I heard a cry which again filled me with dread, A shrill scream in the distance, like one from the dead. In the furnace room, the watchman looked at his clock and found, That the time had come for his mid­ night round. He stood up and stretched like lazy men do, Leaned over and spit in the corner by the flue. Walking to the door and throwing it wide, He started down the corridor with a shuffling stride. He had reached the second level when the scream I had heard, Startled him so, he took off like a bird. When he landed, he dropped to the corridor floor, Covered his ears so he wouldn’ hear t more. As the echo died in the empty school house, The watchman wished he was home with his spouse. But he got to his feet and hitched up his belt, And you can imagine just how he felt. Again came the scream which cut through me like ice, The sensation I felt was not really nice. For the thing was quite near now, his eyes glowing bright, Suddenly he let out a cry, which filled me with fright. But our watchman was brave, and he cocked his old gun, With knees wobbling and shaking he came on the run. He raced through the building ’ he til reached the fourth level, And was suddenly confronted with what he thought must be the devil. What happened next I shall leave up to you, For I awoke from my slumber, before the dream was quite through. But whatever you think of, don’ t tell your friend Daisy, Having not read this, she’ think ll you’ gone crazy. ve N ationally K nown M en’ Wear s W ilson Blvd . & N. 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Washington Blvd. c----? :xk = -vv ----- GLebe 3100 �F eb ru a ry 21, 1951 T H E S IG N P O S T P a ge S ix FAD-SHIONS TATTLER INQUIRING REPORTER by Kathy The tattler stands waiting for the footsteps that will bring the choice warblings of the lonely hearts . . . Little news comes . . . So . . Mary Jane Marl and Jerry Norman are always smiling at each other. Marilyn Babb seems to be quite interested in a ninth grader whose last name is Wilson and whose first name is one of Jerry Lester’ pet expressions. s Ida Wade Heiner has her eyes on John Hitchock. Peggy Ensminger is always talking about Tommy Coates. Larry Bohnert seemed to be having a good time at the last JRC with Jane Harrington. Winona Payne seems to enjoy Bobby Garin’ company. Betty Lusby has been s looking for Calvin Marcey. I wonder who Sue Hamilton and Mary Hulsey have been day-dreaming about. Neel Hartselle and Nelda Klopp aren’ happy un­ t less they are together. Could it be Larry Martell or a magnet that draws Jane Moreland to the front of the class? It seems our Fad-shions editor has stolen the rest of the latest news. So without comment the tattler refers you to that column. The tattler still stands . . . and hopes that someday . . . the tattler will be tat­ tled about. CLARENDON TRU ST COMPANY About this time of the year Cupid is supposed to be coupling up all the stray guys and gals. One of Cupid’ targets, s Ann Churchill, constantly wears Jimmy Monsees’W-L class ring. Could that have been Bobby Insco’ ring on Patsy s Bray’ finger? Joe Bush’ letter sweater s s is no doubt one of Jean Hanger’ favor­ s ite articles of clothing. That’ Love Dept.: According to re­ s ports Mary McKinley won’ part with t Tommy Hahn’ handkerchief. s Bobby Railey wears Don Smith’brace­ s let constantly. The gold football and ring that Sue Goulett wears are Billy Creekmore’ s. The ring with the initials “ AAA”that Margo Mann sports is “ Bubs”Ankeney’ s. Karen Brock faithfully wears Jack Corn­ well’ silver I.D. bracelet. s Last but not least by any means is Sherrie James with the bracelet Bruce gave her. I don’ want Tattler to think I’ try­ t m ing to give competition, so-o-o I’ change ll the subject. One of the different shirts around school is Phil Peterson’ with the zebra s stripes. The dark green in Bobbie Garnett’ s jumper seems to suit her very well. Joanne Schilling’white fur neckpiece s looks like it’made for her green shortie s coat. Mary Morrison’ gold medallion goes s with loads of her scarves. Bye now kiddies, be seeing you at Stratford. How many hpneit people are there? This question is indicated with the an­ swers to the following question: “ What would you do if you found a $1,000 bill?” Cynthia Smith—Gosh, I would faint! Gail Towers—Wow, take a long vaca­ tion. Arthur Hammond—I think, in fact I’ m sure, I would buy a horse, and a place to keep it. Patricia Raymonds—I would keep it. Shirley Sarchet—I would keep it if no one claimed it. Patricia Farrington—I would take a train to New York and visit “ Ted.” * * * Our second question is: “ What do you think a velorver is?” This is a scrambled word. Ann Monsees—Some Latin word I guess. Joe Martina—It’a revolver. s Jim Finn—I haven’the slightest idea. t Vesta Skees—I have never seen the word before. Shirley West—It’ beyond me. s Tony St. John—I don’ know. t Joan LeBeau—I’ never seen that ve word. Robert Lawin—A revolver. Two people guessed the correct word. They were Joe Martina and Robert Lawin. The word was “ revolver.” M iller & Wrenn ff Arlington’ Smartest s ” F u rn itu re T he B ank O n T he C ircle C o m p le te B a n k in g S erv ices L C. SMITH, Inc. 2217-21 N. Pershing Drive F R E E P A R K IN G L O T Everything in Building Materials A rlin g to n , V irg in ia MEMBER FDI C • O W E77 N S7 7 H ea tin g E qu ipm en t — Paint 3330 N. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Vol 1 No 6 February 21 1951 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/1253eeac2d495454baf1b1f5d35094cc.pdf 1e674564c560c461fc0dfe362bfa3f42 PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 5 STRATFORD JUNIOR HICH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA Assembly Hears W.-L. Choir On January 23 Mr. Richmond intro­ duced the Washington-Lee Choir under the direction of Miss Florence Booker to the assembled members of Stratford. The Washington-Lee Choir began the assembly with Christmas music. The first song was “ Hodie Christus Natus Est” the second was “ Virgin Unspot­ , A ted” The last song of the first part of . the program was “ God Is With Us” an , appropriate song for these troubled times. The second part of the program in­ troduced the Madrigal Singers. They sang “ Carol of the B ells” and “ , Wassail” . The third part of the program consist­ ed of “ Break Forth” “ Sing of a Mai­ , I den” and “ , While Sheperds Watch Their Flocks.” The Madrigal Singers then sang “ All Creatures Now are Merry Minded,”and in the lighter vein “ John Come Kiss Me” . The choir concluded the program by singing “ Cowboy Fantasy” “ David” , Lil and a very lively arrangement of “ Jingle Bells”sung by soloist Eddie Enzor with choir accompaniment. Stratford’ student body and faculty s enjoyed the assembly and hopes that the Washington-Lee Choir and Miss Booker will soon return. Two Stratford Girls Attend Big Meeting Two of our students, Jean and Joan Hanger went with Mrs. Deidrich to the Future Homemakers of America county conference at Falls Church on January 20. The meeting started at ten and ended at twelve. The big topic was recreation. After a half-hour meeting several square dances were taught and different games were played which might come in handy at parties. Stratford F.H A. has had one meeting and others will be called when we are in the new building. The following officers were elected: Joan Hanger, president; Barbara Willi­ ams, vice-president; Billie Buckmaster, secretary; and Jean Hanger, treasurer. February 9, 1951 Gala Plans Being Made For Opening Program Band to Present Concert February 11 On Friday, February 9, members of the Northern Division of the AllState Band of Virginia will come from all over northern Virginia for a three day stay at Washington-Lee High School. While in Arlington they will hear the army band, and present a concert on Sunday, February 11. Mr. Orbell who is now musical director of W-L will be their host. There will be two bands, a concert band containing ninety-nine members and a workshop band with six­ ty-eight members. Mr. William A. Sheafer from Carnegie Tech will lead the concert band, and Mr. Raymond P. Linkenheimer will lead the workshop band. The workshop band will have four members from Arlington Junior High schools. They are: Jimmy Wienstein from Stratford on the french horn; Jacqueline Means of Swanson also french horn; John Shope playing trumpet and Robert Green playing clarinet, both of Thomas Jefferson. There are twelve members from Washington-Lee. Those picked for the All-State Band are the best in Virginia. This will be an excellent program, so plan to attend. Seventh Grade J R C Dance Held The seventh grade J. R. C. was held Friday night, January 26. This proved to be a very enjoyable occasion as was the last one. Season tickets were sold for $1.50 and will enable the buyer to attend all other seventh grade J. R. C. dances. A ticket for one dance is 35 cents. The dance was held at Walter Reed elementary school. Tentative plans have been made for the opening ceremonies of Stratford Junior High School which will be held on Saturday afternoon March 3. Mr. Richmond has contacted Governor Battle, governor of Virginia; the Arlington County Board; and other dignitaries to make opening addresses. This will be a big occasion and will officially open Vir­ ginia’ most functional and best planned s school. Constitution Is W ritten Shortly after the Student Council be­ gan, the Constitution Committee was formed to write the Constitution. This committee consists of: Ross Fletcher, Carol Wagner, Elsie Dutrow, Bobby Smith, Paul Ward, Frank Smith, Dick Davis, Sally Smith, and Bruce Haslam, Student Council president. The faculty advisors are Mr. Allman and Miss Groom. On Friday, January 12, the committee finished writing the Constitution, which will be put into effect after it has been approved by both the faculty and stu­ dent body. It is hoped that it will not be long before the school will have handbooks to give to new students when they enter the school. School Nickname Chosen On January 19, the Cavaliers, was chosen as our school nickname. The nickname committee met each week for about five weeks. This committee con­ sists of nine members who are: Carol Leatherman, John White, Helen Keely, Carol Orndorff, Pat Logan, John Bryant, Sally Lawrence, Angela Nutt, and Henry Ide. Mrs. Armstrong is faculty advisor. Orginally there were eighty-six names, the committee cut this down to sixteen. Then in a vote by the student body all were eliminated but four. These four were: Cavaliers, Rebels, Little Lees, and Red Devils. In a final vote the Cavaliers won by a wide margin. �TH E S IG N P O S T P age T w o H MR O N W O EOM E S jStgttposi Bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Stratford Junior High School, Arlington, Virginia. Printed by Universal Printers, Arlington Virginia. Vol. 1 February 9, F ebru ary 9, 1951 No. 5 STAFF Editor-in-Chief...... Billy Van Deusen Feature Editor.........Elaine Alexander Editorial & News Editor Jackie Albrecht Sports Editor ............. Donald Sours Business Managers..... Steve Milliken, Vernon Iden, Gene Weedon Circulation Managers . . Joanne Witzel, Eustace Land, Grace Tunnicliffe, Frank Rollins Exchange Editors ...... Winona Payne Barbara McHenry, Jo Ann Hemphill Faculty Sponsor .........Mr. Macekura Reporters...... Evelyn David, Priscilla Welbon, Carolyn Kenney, Mareen del Mar, Helen English, Pat Williams, Elaine Koup, Dwight Scott, Jerry Foster, Dick Burgess, Rodney Cald­ well, Donald Rea, Ruthie Bowman, Kathlene Blake, Joyce Simmons, John­ ny Hetzer, Edna Mahoney, Donna Clow Arthur Hammond, Georgianna Nagley, Greg Hetter, Linda Condra. C. A. Orbell Heads Music Department Mr. C. A. Orbell, music teacher, left on Friday, January 20, to replace Mr. Harold Rubenstein as head of the instru­ mental music department of Washing­ ton-Lee High School. He was faculty advisor of the bus patrols, directed the band, boys chorus, and several other classes. Mr. Orbell is from Pennsylvania. Be­ fore World War II he won a football scholarship to Pennsylvania State Col­ lege. Before completing college he joined the army, with which he served in the South Pacific. After the war he com­ pleted his education at Carnegie Tech. Mr. Orbell came to the Arlington County Schools at the beginning of last year and taught instrumental music at Swanson and Thomas Jefferson. In appreciation of his work at Strat­ ford, the boys chorus and the band join­ ed-in giving him a farewell party, at which he was presented a loving cup. We wish him luck at Washington-Lee. SP R L H O T IG T Miss Pow ell’ 8A2 is planning to have s a skating party at Riverside Skating Rink. Miss Arington’8A8 homeroom and s Miss Craig’ 8A11 homeroom had a s skating party at Riverside on Jan. 30. Mrs. Thompson’ 7A3 had two skating s parties, one for the entire class on Jan. 6 and another on the 13th. for the boys. , Mr. Cook’ 7A5 is planning a skating s party at Riverside in the near future. Peggy Hank, a new member of 7A6 moved from Washington, D. C. a few weeks ago. Mr. Piper’ homeroom, 7A8, s had a skating party at Riverside on Jan­ uary 27. On January 20, Mr. Taylor’ s homeroom, 7A9, had a skating party at Riverside. Mr. and Mrs. Piper were the guests of Mr. Taylor. Mrs. Welbes, the homeroom mother of 7A9, and Mr. Taylor helped to organize the party. Miss Baker’ 7A11 held a skating party s at Riverside on February 2 . * * * On January 2 Miss Baylis took a small , group of students from her health class to the Mental Hygiene Clinic, in Ar­ lington. These pupils were working on a problem in psychology. The infor­ mation they received was helpful and interesting. Mr. Donald Druckenmiller, basketball coach and gym teacher, was born in Washington, D. C. and has lived in Ar­ lington most of his life. Boys Basketball Team Beats Deal Jun. High Stratford won a thrilling victory over Deal Junior High School in a three min­ ute overtime in the latter’ gym. s The score was 32-32 when the regular game time ran out. A three minute overtime was played. In the overtime Stratford scored three points to clinch the game. High scorer for Stratford was Dick Mabry who scored sixteen points. Stratford Girls Lose First Game to TJ. On Thursday, January 25, the girls basketball team was beaten by Thomas Jefferson. High scorer was Bobby Tuck­ er who racked up twelve points. At halftime the score was 23-9 in favor of TJ. In the last half Stratford picked up thirteen points, and TJ twelve, making the final score 35-22. G IR L S B A SK E T B A L L S C H E D U L E January 25—away at TJ February 1 —away at Madison February 8—away at Swanson February 15—home with TJ Febraury 20—home Madison March 1 —home Swanson At Washington-Lee High School he played football in his first year on the Junior Varsity, and on the Varsity the other three years. He played baseball all four years. At George Washington University he played baseball four years at both first base and catcher. He was center on the football team in 1946, 1947, and 1949. Mr. Druckenmiller says a team is everybody working together with a spirit of cooperation, a give and take attitude, respect for each others ability, a feeling of friendliness and helpfulness between the players and the coach, playing to win, and abiding by the rules and regu­ lations. In his words, “ Any team can take a victory in stride but it takes an exceptionally good team to take a loss in stride.” “ Basketball is like math or science in that it serves as a part of the total edu­ cation of an individual. Remember a team is a combined unit of the total members and not composed of in­ individuals,” he said. IN U IN R P R E Q IR G E O T R It seems there has always been quite a question about women drivers, fol­ lowing are the answers to this question as given by our students. Phillip Farmer—They are just as good as men. Robert Inscoe—Don’ think much of t them. Edward Ferrell—They should go back to driving school. Frankie Hermen—Same opinion as Edward Ferrell. Vickie Kosmas—The average woman is pretty good. Beverly Oneil—Some are pretty good, but others are too nervous. Our second question is, “ Are you go­ ing to give a valentine to your sweetie?” Jackie Albrecht—Why yes! Pete Reimer—I don’ have a girl. t Catherine Gordon—I don’send valen­ t tines. Marion Murray—I don’ have enough t money. Stanley Collins—Yea man! Mary Hunter—Depends on the mood I am in. Bill G eorge—Don’ know. t Anne Richardson—Sure am! Bobbie Garnett—I’ broke. m �P a ge T h ree T H E S IG N P O S T F ebruary 9, 1951 Stratford Boys Win First Game In Three Fad-shions by K athlen B lake Now that 1951 Is fairly on its way let’ look back and compare a few of s the last year’ fashions with the fashions s of this year. Two materials that have gained in popularity are jersey and velveteen. Those felt hearts worn on jackets last year have gone out of the picture completely. The khaki army pants with big side pockets have disappeared too. Taffeta is still tops. Letter sweaters aren’ seen as much as they were last t year. Altogether styles haven’ changed t too much. Back to the present now have you noticed yet—Susan Duley’ short hair s —Roy Heinbuch’ shirt that looks like s leopard skin—The crewcuts of the boys on the basketball varsity—Grace Tunnecliffes black corduroy skirt. Lavender is becoming a very pop­ ular color. Betty Crabtree sports a com­ plete outfit in that color. Talk about sewing! Helen Calkins made that purple dress by herself. I wonder where Sherrie James got that neat bracelet? Well now — Patsy Burnett has been wearing a smart little suit with a blue and white checked skirt and a blue jacket. Billie Buckmaster’ grey corduroy jumper with s the scalloped neckline is really pretty. Elbert Jenkins wears some of the loud­ est and sportiest socks. Jo-Ann Schil­ ling looks sharp in her light blue suit and fuchsia sweater. Stratford got off to a fast start in winning their first basketball game in three starts. They beat a fast Dolly Madison team 27-21. In the first quarter Stratford got seven quick points and Madison six. Both teams slowed up in the second quarter, and the half time score was 13-10 in favor of Stratford. Madison started the second half with a burst of scoring. Meanwhile Stratford had slowed down, and the score at the end of the third quarter was 16-16. Stratford opened the final quar­ ter with a scoring spree, and the game ended with Stratford ahead by a score of twenty-seven to twenty-one. High scorer for Stratford was Skip Moats with seven points. The rest of Stratford’ scoring was pretty well dis­ s tributed as follows: Kennedy (4), Mabry (3 Ward (0 Davis (1), Hetzer (2), Chil­ ), ), dress (0 Whetzel (2 Jacobs (0 Eberdt ), ), ), (0), Martina (5), Reimer (0 Hocker), smith (3), Peterson (0), Bransford (0 ), and Woloski (0 ). To even things up, in a faculty game, Dolly Madison defeated Stratford 30-15. 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A new Couple in this series is Anne Richardson and Max Walthers have a cementing influence on these relations as do Charlotte Rollins and Eddie Zveare. Bachelor of the Month title is bestowed to Dick Jacobs. The Spinster of the Month is Ruthie Bowman. With these two lonely hearts floating about school you would think that they could get together. Ruthy Leahy and Bobby Inscoe have seen a lot of each other lately. Phyliss Koerner has it for Jimmy Reed. Janice Ohman and Fred Insiminger have been together a lot these last few months. Johnny Farris is making eyes at Elaine Koup and Jody Dunmon. One to a customer Johnny. Joan Barrett is still fishing for somebody—Jimmy Copperthite. It seems Bambi Iliff and John aren’ happy unless sitting together. t Carolyn Artell and Pete Shepard seem to be made for each other. Marsha Mikelson and Frank Smith are still going strong. The new list of steadies is: Betty Root and Billy Swift, John Rogers and Christene Bownen and Patsy Barrnett and Wally Ryland. Betty Knott seems to be wild over Dick Davis. Pat Smith, Jean Harris and Marylin Gluntz all have a crush on B. W. Ruffner, Gale Fry and Joan Goodsel have been fighting over David Leffler. Jerry Foster and Wesley Bevens are both swooning over Angella Nutt. Helen Wakeman and Ann Swain are chasing Jeff Manack. What will Jane Harrington say? The Midnight clock tolls a sad story. The tattler stands slowly, shuffles to­ ward the bed— and sleeps. Exercise kills germs, but we haven’ t found out how to get them to exercise. Taylor’ s F ebruary 9, 1951 PLATTER CHATTER ALLCRAFT CYCLE by R uthie B ow m an The ten top tunes of the week are practically the same as last reported. The listing is as follows: “ Tennessee Waltz,”“ Heart Cries for You,” “ My Be My Love,” “ The Thing,” “ You’ Just re in Love,” “ Harbor Lights,” “ Neverthe­ less,”“ Thinking of You,”“ and “ If,” The Roving Kind.” The five records that are selling the fastest in this area are: “ My Love” Be —They haven’ found a singer to sing t it yet for the Hit Parade; “ Tennessee Waltz.” People sure must love Patti! “f ” I —a new one on the Hit Parade is done particularily well by Perry Como; “ The Roving Kind” —a number that de­ serves more credit than it has been get­ ting: Still pulling it out and making a wonderful attempt is “ Heart Cries My for you.” Well, that just about does it for this week. I sure hope they cut a few of these songs. Don’ You? t MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS “ Harvey” is the name of an invisible rabbit who comes from Ireland and enjoys drinking. No one ever sees him except his favorite companion, Elwood P. Dawd (James Stewart) and a psychiatrist (Cecil Kellaway), but he complicates the lives of many people before he is through with his shenanigans. Harvey and Elwood keep cheerful un­ til Elwood’ sister interferes. She and s her daughter find Harvey’ presence em­ s barrassing to their social ambitions. So, she decides to have Elwood admitted to a mental hospital. That’ the general situation, and you’ s ll find this movie to be a delightful comedy. SHOP Schwinn & English Bicycles Repairs - Service - Accessories 3 13 6 10TH S T R E E T O W E N S 4464 Pollock Refrigeration Co. Air Conditioning Home Freezers A u th orized F rigid aire S a les and S erv ice 2900 WILSON BLVD. Arlington, Virginia O W Q O O flW O O W FU R N ITU R E for every room in your home At sensible prices. B O T H S T O R E S O P EN EVERY EV EN IN G U N TIL NINE BARNES & KIMEL CO. ARLINGTON ALEXANDRIA! ALMA SHOPS Feminine Accessories SPORTSWEAR — SHOES Two Stores To Serve You. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Signpost, February 9, 1951 Description An account of the resource School paper of Stratford Junior High School. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2-9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Vol 1 No 5 February 9 1951 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/8662cf7e897cc4a7d5e7008e28fd7d65.pdf 4cced1b1fb807bba997e51fe66a0ff5d PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 4_______ STRATFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRCINIA January 19, 1951 New School Nears Completion School Plant O ffers B est In Educational Planning Stratford Junior High School is lo­ cated on nine acres of ground adjoining the seven acre Old Dominion Playground, which will be used for athletic activities. The total cost of the building and fur­ nishings will be $1,676,909. The con­ tract calls for its completion on Febru­ ary 7 . The above picture shows the back of the building as it appears from Old Do­ minion Drive. On the left hand side (not in picture) is the home economics de­ partment, which is on the top floor. It consists of a complete house including living room, dining room, and kitchen. Below the home economics department is the main gym which is equipped with a sliding door which closes it off into two gyms during class periods, making one side for boys and one for girls. During games the doors will be opened to make one large gym. The floor is marked off for badminton, volleyball, and basket­ ball. Special features of the gym include folding bleachers, built-in loudspeakers, electric scoreboard, and an observation room for the instructor. Beneath the large gym is the auxiliary gym for danc­ ing and exercises, and the locker rooms. The ultramodern cafeteria is also on the left. The three floors in the middle of the picture are class rooms. There are thirtythree class rooms of which twelve are exceptionally large. In the center of the building is the modern library and office. There will also be guidance offices and a full time nurse. The halls are twelve feet wide with built-in lockers. On the right hand side of the picture are the instrumental music rooms, which are on the first floor. Underneath the music rooms, in the basement, is the shop. The shop is completely sound proof. In back of the music rooms is the audi­ torium, which will seat 534 people. The auditorium will be closed off from the rest of the building when it is not in use during school hours. It will also be closed off to keep people out of the building when it is used outside of school hours. At the entrance of the auditorium is a ticket office, trophy case, fish pond, and a mezzanine where special meetings will be held. Stratford is the most functional and best planned school in the state of Vir­ ginia. �Page Two Action Taken To Develop Point System Due to the rumors going around school about points, true facts have been se­ cured from the chairman of the Faculty Points System Committee. The commit­ tee consists of nine members who are: Mr. Richmond, principal; Mr. Allman, chairman; Mr. Hullet, Mr. Orbell, Mr. Druckenmiller, Mr. Francis, Miss Blakemore, Mrs. Thorne, and Mrs. Thompson. It will be in the latter part of March or maybe April before the system will be underway. The reason for the delay is because the committee must translate other schools’ points to our own system. For example Swanson uses the 1,000 point system. They must find out how many Swenson points are in one of ours. This must also be’done for the other schools. A county wide point system would mean that you could transfer from one school to another, without harming your points one way or another. How­ ever, it will be about two years before the system is working correctly. The rea­ son for this is because most of the eighth and ninth grade students have had a chance to earn points at other schools, and the seventh graders haven’ t. At the present time it is thought that 100 points will be needed for a school letter. Instead of having several letters for services, athletics, and so forth there will be just one. There will be an insig­ nia such as a football for a football player. After a student earns one letter, additional points will be given toward a bar or star or something similar. The boys on the football squad who received certificates will receive a school letter as soon as they are available. The stu­ dents who were on other teams will re­ ceive points. Let’ all get to work and earn our s school letter. Hall Patrols Tour New Building On Friday, January 5 thirty-three , members of the hall patrol went on a tour through the new building. This tour was conducted by Mr. Richard Muller, superintendent of the school. Faculty members accompanying the patrols were Mr. Claude Richmond, principal; Mrs. Doris Mortimer, assistant principal; and Mr. Roger Hicks, sponsor. The purpose of this tour was to acquaint the patrols with the building so they will be able to help you find your class when we move ever there next month. THE SIGNPOST Homeroom News The Signpost perfect subscription award was given to Mrs. Armstrong’ s 7A1 homeroom class. A check for three dollars was proudly presented to the class by the Signpost. 7A1 homeroom had a Christmas party on December 18 at the Arlington County Recreation House on Washington Blvd. 8A2, Miss Powell’ homeroom class, s had a skating party on Friday, January 1 at Riverside. 2 Editor’ Note: It may not be known that s the poems that appeared in the first issues of The Signpost were written by Judy Van Schaick, a student in Mr. Allman’journalism class. Judy has re­ s cently moved to California with her family. We wish to thank Judy for her fine poetry. Stratford Drops Opening Game A rough and ready Paul Junior High team set back the Stratford quintet in their opening game of the ’ season. 5 1 Control of the backboards was the de­ ciding factor as the three six footers of Paul rebounded success.ully throughout the game. The first quarter saw Paul sweep into the lead with Bob Childress being the only Stratford player to score. Mid-way in the second quarter Strat­ ford forged into the lead by a 12-10 score. Co-captains Dick Mabry and Pete Ward were intsrumental in this surge into the lead but by the time the half ended Paul was once more in the lead 1 4-13. Stratford was rocked on its heels in the third quarter as Paul went on into a lead that it never relinquished. Trailing 25-16 the Stratford squad once again spurted and Paul themselves leading by only 27-25. A last minute goal cinched the game and Stratford found themselves on the short end of a 29-25 score. Scoring honors for Stratford went to Childress and Kennedy with six each. Scoring for Stratford went as follows: Forwards-Motes (3 Jacobs (1 Ward ), ), (4 and Mabry (2 Centers-Hockersmith ), ); (0 , and Davis (0 Guards-Childress (6 ) ); ), Hetzer (2 Kennedy (6 and Whetzel ), ), (1) . Scoring by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Paul 9 5 7 8 29 Sir: tford 5 8 3 9 25 January 19, 1951 Winter Riding Now Possible At Alexandria by ALVINA EREN Mrs. William Dillon’ riding classes, s held at Hayfield Farm, in Fairfax, will go on thru rain, sleet and snow this winter. Bad weather riding is made pos­ sible by virtue of a large inside riding arena. Nice weather will find the rugged riders in the open, enjoying Hayfield’ s rolling acres. Mrs. Dillon stresses that she is interested in accepting students who are interested in becoming fine riders, with a view to a good turn out for the annual spring horse show. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 23 for the winter semester. For infor­ mation telephone Overlook 3895. Field Trip Briefs . . . Students of Stratford have been con­ tinuing their field trips. Finding them .nteresting and educating, they visited Washington and Arlington County. Am.ng the places that have been visit­ ed are Stratford Hall and Wakefield in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Mrs. Armstrong took her 7A1 and 7A3 core classes to see the colonial homes at Stratford Hall and Wakefield on Nov. 21. There they lound excellent subjects for their study of Home Life in Early Amer­ ica. On Dec. 7 Mr. Atkins and his science , class went to the Naval Observatory in Washington. This trip was to find out the correct t'me in the United States and to furnish important information about the sun and the moon. Ch'natown in the District of Columbia was visited by Mrs. Baxa’ core class on s Dec. 1 . The Core class had lunch at 9 the Cathay Restaurant. Chow Mein, Chop Suey, and some American dishes were served. Pep Rally Held On January 5 Stratford held its big­ , gest pep rally of the season. The cheer­ leaders with Barbara Garnett directing did many of their cheers with the whole student body. Some of the cheers includ­ ed T-E-A-M, The Team and The Coach, and Two Bits. Mr. Druckenmiller intro­ duced the basketball team to the student body. We all wish them luck for the com­ ing season and hope they can secure the County Basketball Championship for Stratford. �January 19, 1951 THE SIGNPOST Page Three Stratford Spots — Photo by Milliken. Lee's Birthday Observed Today Today is the hundred-forty-fourth birthday of one of Virginia’ greatest men, Gen­ s eral Robert E. Lee. He was born on January 1 , 1807 at Stratford Hall, the home of 9 the Lee family and the place for which our school is named. It was the home of many famous Lees, including “ Light Horse”Harry, and two signers of the Declara­ tion of Independence, Richard Henry and Lightfoot Henry. Robert E. Lee lived at Stratford for only four years, but it remained in his family until it was sold in 1829. Robert E. Lee received his education at Alexandria and later became a graduate of West Point. He married a descendant of Martha Washington in 1831. He had seven children. Lee spent many years of his life working on the defenses of the Nation. He ser­ ved in the Mexican War in 1846 and won much praise, plus several promotions for his bravery and skill. He also served with the Cavalry against the Indians. He was for a short time superintendent of West Point. When Virginia seceeded from the Union he was offered a position in the Federal army, but he declined and went with his home state. Here he worked his way up to commander-in-chief of the Confederate Army. For several years the South, through his leadership, defended itself against the overpowering North. With an army of 80,000 he could stop a Federal army of 180,000 with heavy casualties to the Union troops. But at last, being outnumbered and war-weary, he surrendered on April 9 1865 to , General Grant at Appomattox. Dismissed of a charge of treason through Grant’ s influence, he became president of Washington-Lee College. He served there until his death in 1870. He always took an interest in the welfare of his men, whether on the battlefield or as superintendent at West Point. Stratford Hall is owned by Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, Inc. who pur­ chased it in 1929 to restore and preserve this 1100 acre plantation. Guides show visi­ tors the house and grounds from 9:00 to 5:30 every day in the year except December 25. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with a special price of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children in groups of twenty-five or more. Our school may well be proud of a name connected with this famous family and plantation. ELEVEN YEARS AGO (1939) The Green Bay Packers won their fifth professional football title by troucing the New York Giants, 27-0, before 32,000 at Milwaukee. Tennessee beat Auburn, 7-0, to finish its grid season unbeaten, untied, and un­ scored on. THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY was sum­ ming up. “ The man who robbed that bank was a genius,” he told the jury. “ every move was cleverly planned. His Now will you please take a good look at the defendant?” READ THE SIGNPOST One of Arlington County’ most suc­ s cessful teachers is Stratford’Mrs. Dicie s Armstrong. A native Virginian, she has traveled extensively in North America, but has always called Arlington her home. Some time ago Mrs. Armstrong had the opportunity to have a 6 weeks tour in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Some of the highlights of this tour were the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Na­ tional Park whose scenic beauty impress­ ed her greatly. Mrs. Armstrong has attended Madison State Teachers College, George Wash­ ington, and University of Virginia. She has had experience teaching grades one through eight, but says she prefers seventh grade. One of her interesting hobbies is the collecting of antique furniture and sil­ ver. Her beautiful home reflects her art of interior decorating which is another of her hobbies. It is rumored the new suit she has just bought was purchased to match her new convertible. Those of us who have had the good fortune to study English under her will always appreciate her understanding ways. SIX YEARS AGO (1944) Glenn Davis raced 50 yards to score one of the touchdowns as Army walloped Navy, 23-7, for its ninth victory of the year. TWO YEARS AGO (1948) In a driving snowstorm at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, the Eagles won the NFL title over the Chicago Cardinals by a 7-0 margin. Steve Van Buren scored in the fourth quarter. P oet’ Corner s Listen my children And you shall hear Of the Signpost calling In every ear There are fashions for girls And movies too The Tattler unfurls Choice whisperings for you There’ news for all s For every you and you So answer the call And get the Signpost, too �THE SIGNPOST Page Four A Major Issue jitg r tp o st Bi-weekly newspaper published by the students of Stratford ' Junior High School, Arlington, Virginia. Printed by Universal Printers, Arlington Virginia. Yol. 1 January 1 1951 9, No. 4 STAFF Editor-in-Chief....... Billy Van Deusen Feature Editor......... Elaine Alexander Editorial & News Editor Jackie Albrecht Sports Editor............... Donald Sours Business Managers..... Steve Milliken, Vernon Iden, Gene Weedon Circulation Managers .. Joanne Witzell, Eustace Land, Grace Tunnecliffe, Frank Rollins Fad-shions by Kathy The conduct of Straford students at the bus stops is fast becoming a major issue here at school to both pupils and teachers. Valuable property has been, and is being, destroyed for no good re­ ason. This fault does not .lie with every­ one, but everyone will share the bad name our school will receive if such con­ duct continues. The reputation we are making for ourselves now will live on for many years, and it must not be one of vandalism and destructiveness. When at the bus stops, we must remember that we are on private property, and must have enough self-respect to practice selfcontrol for the little time we must be there. Photographer............ Stuckey Studio Faculty Sponsor.......................Mr.Macekura Reporters ........ Winona Payne, Jo Ann Hemphill, Priscilla Welbon, Ev­ Our Hall Patrols have the thankless elyn David, Barbara McHenry, Kathjob of keeping order in the halls. They lene Blake, Ruthie Bowman. must attend many meetings and take being pushed around for granted. We will all reach our classes safely and more quickly if a little cooperation is shown our patrols. If everyone ran down Newspapers are more than folded, the halls disregarding the hall patrols printed sheets of paper that are sold on serious accidents could result. corners and thrown on your front For these reasons it is necessary for us porches. A newspaper is a living thing, all to obey and cooperate with the Hall sometimes more alive than you or I. Patrols to make their thankless duty a It is made of human lives, human tears little easier. and fears. It is made of children and adults, teachers and lawyers, laborers and clergymen. The Signpost, to the SIX YEARS AGO (1944) staff, means: Harold Green (left defeated Rocky Graziano in 10 rounds before a crowd of S—Sound, strong minds and bodies 10,237 at Madison Square Garden. to collect and print the best. I—Interest in everyone, his strength and weakness. G—Grit to work for and seek the ^onfjfyn’ efforisf s truth. N—News—the events that concern all Member Florist Telegraph the people. P—Pride in each word we print. Delivery Association O—Objectiveness in reporting and printing the news that is free from pre­ judice and intolerance. 2046 WILSON BOULEVARD S—Sincerity and honesty as guiding Arlington, Virginia principles. T—Truth without which there is no CHestnut 3233 OXford 4141 freedom, liberty, or democracy. A Thankless Job A NEWSPAPER We hope THE SIGNPOST will continue to grow into the finest expression of the faculty and student body. It can grow only if everyone shares in the task of supporting and encouraging the staff. The Signpost is your paper, it will reflect you and you alone, therefore, give it a good start and subscribe. January 19, 1951 In this issue the limelight is turned on shoes. As usual, saddle oxfords and loaf­ ers are tops with the girls. Also suede oxfords or loafers with crepe soles are being seen here and there. At the par­ ties during the holiday season, black suede prevailed over everything. High and semi-high heels are being worn more and more. Loafers and oxfords are still the boys’ favorites. Some, however go out for rid­ ing boots with chains and what-nots on them. Those fluorescent colors in char­ treuse, blue and orange are back again, this time in shoestrings. Either Jane Green or Tommy Hackersmith has the doubtful honor of starting this fad. This Christmas seems to have been a very merry one for all Stratfordites. Let’ s see what Santa Claus left for us in the way of clothes. Shirley Thompson got a grey blouse and an attractive blue plaid skirt. Diane Stocking has been wearing those silk neck scarfs she got for Xmas. That pretty gray wool dress Sherrie James was wear­ ing was a Christmas gift. Santa left Eva Markwood an orange blouse and a grey checked skirt. Mary Morrison was a little surprised at some of her presents. She got four pairs of angora gloves! Susan Goulett found a beautiful purple tweed twin sweater set in her Xmas stocking. Lottie Lueders got a sweater in a heavenly shade of lavender. Well, the feature editor is hot on my heels, so I'll have to close my wardrobe warblings, now. iQ O S O O O O e D O O O O S O Q O C :^ OLD DOMINION BANK Three Locations To Serve You 2926 C O L U M B IA PIK E 3555 LEE H IC H W A Y 4254 FAIRFAX DRIV E A M em b er O f T h e F ed era l R eserve In su r a n c e C o r p o r a tio n aooopG oew & w M C . 1 CHERRYDALE DRUG STORE School Supplies— Fountain Service— Cosmetics 3922 Lee Highway 1 Arlington, Virginia -M fc,----- « « �January 19, 1951 Page Five THE SIGNPOST Platter Parade C H IC K E N by Ruthie Bowman by Evelyn David Here are the ten top tunes as picked by our staff. Do you think this should be the order of these tunes? In first place is “ Tennessee Waltz” by Patti Page. Second is “ My Heart Cries for You” by Vic Damone. Third, by all means, is “ The Thing” by Phil Harris. Fourth, an old tune brought back, is “ Thinking of you,” which is a very pretty number. Fifth place goes to that very clever song “ re Just in Love” You’ by Perry Como and the Fontaine Sisters. "Harbor Lights” comes in sixth with quite a few different versions. “ Babe” Oh, that song with rhythm comes in seventh, I’ sunj by Kate Star. “ ll Never Be Free,” hillbilly style, is eighth. In ninth place we have “ Nevertheless,” another old song brought back, composed by the old re­ liable Ruby and Kalmar who also com­ posed “ Thinking of You.”Last of all a beautiful song by Bing Crosby, “ My All Love.” That's just about it. How do you like it? Inquiring Reporter After great deliberations on the part of two eminent scholars of Stratford; the following question came to light. “ What was your New Year’ resolution?” The s red-faced students began to stammer: Johnny Hetzer—Not to give my teach­ ers a hard time. Ann Reed—To be sweet to Warren. Bobby Brown—To eat twice as much. Ruthie Myers—To go steady with Ed­ die Drecher. Johnny Blush—To do as much in Typ­ ing class as Joe Martina does. Jackie Albrecht—-Go on a diet. Mary McKinely—Not to like Don Moy­ er. Barbara Harrington—To be one jump ahead of the clock, Elbert Jenkins—Start liking Ann Reed. Cherrydale Florist The time was twelve-ten as I left home for the last day of school in 1950. As I walked along, I dreamed of those glor­ ious, well not so glorious days in school. My mind was still in a cloud when I started to cross my neighbors back yard. But suddenly, I jerked back to the pres­ ent. Before me, blocking my way was a chicken, no, a rooster, but what’ the s difference. In algebra, I was taught to state my problem clearly and then look it over. Well, my problem stated itself with a crow, as I looked it over. “ How can I get around this obstacle without getting pecked?”I asked myself. (A previous experience taught me that the thing would peck!) It seemed that the answer would never come, so taking a new grip on myself and keeping my trus­ ty algebra book handy, I started bravely forward. As I drew closer, the rooster started to edge in with his head cocked to one side. This I knew to be his method of attack. Quick as a flash he darted in— but I was ready, I waved the book in front of his face. I stopped him for a moment, but that moment was all I needed, I dash­ ed past. But—oops—dropped my Latin book. I stopped to pick it up, while again the chicken moved in. This time I was not quite ready and I barely missed being pecked. The chicken’beak and my alge­ s bra book connected with a crack which left a dent in my book, to speak nothing of the flattened condition of his beak. By this t.'me my neighbor roused from her after-lunch nap, by the commotion, came to the door. I glanced up, and with­ out listening to what she had to say (putting it frankly) I lit out. I had had hopes of the chicken be­ ing eaten for my neighbor’ Christmas s dinner—but no such luck. C orsa ges T h a t A re D ifferen t ★ CY CLE SHOP Schwinn & English Bicycles Repairs - Service - Accessories 3 3 1 T STR E 16 0 H E T • O E S 46 W N 44 S tu ck ey Studio★ Portrait & Commercial Photography N. GARFIELD ST. at WILSON BLVD. CHestnut 4877 CLARENDON TRUST COMPANY The Bank On The Circle Complete Banking Services FREE PARKING LOT MEMBER FDI C • O W E7777 NS Miller & Wrenn "Arlington’ Smartest” s F u rn itu re 2217-21 N. Pershing Drive Arlington, Virginia OWens 4343 • JAckson 8-6999 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SIGNPOST A R L I N G T O N T R U S T C O M P A N Y , INC. A R L IN G T O N , “ Say It With Flowers” ★ ALLCRAFT V IR G IN IA COM M ERCIAL ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS IN VITED M EM BER FEDERAL D E P O S IT INSU RANCE CORPORATION FEDERAL, STA TE AND COUNTY D EPOSITA RY 3725 Lee Highway ROSSLYN BRANCH MAIN OFFICE NAVY FACILITY OWens 1181 2029 North Moore Street 1515 North Courthouse Road Arlington Navy Annex �January 19, 1951 THE SIGNPOST Page Six TATTLER The tattler has heard that the New Year has entered. That is news. The same old faces, the same headlines, the same world, so, with great glee the tattler makes a resolution, To Be Heard But Not Seen. The new list of romantic ravings be­ gins with Dick Davis and Ann Gosnell, Art Eberdt and Anne Reed, Bruce Reynolds and Sherrie James. Winkie Gordon received a note from Elsie Dutrow, well. Barbara Hull has her eyes on Roy Heinbuch, well, what’the response, Roy? s Among the list of steadies are Jane Green and Don Lancaster, Bobbie Railey and Don Smith, and last but not least, Susan Goulett and Billy Creekmore. What’ in the meeting Jack Cornwell s and Karren Brock have between first and second periods? A fairly new couple around school is Doug Corbin and Mary Hunter. Betty Paterson, Bert Ankeney and Diane Stocking, Ross Fletcher were at Margo Mann’ house Sunday night. Who s was with Margo? None other than Bubs Ankeney. This is getting good! Jackie Albrecht seems to think more of W-L boys than our Stratfordites. Could it be because of Jeff Lindsey? Ann Swain’ hook and line is out for s Art Eberdt. Pat Hackney and Bob Bengston have eyes only for each other. Have Jay Foxwell and Joan Atkins met Dick Mabry yet? Mary Ann Morrison and Jan Dykeman are still going strong. Larry Yeatman and Jean Branner seem like two love birds in a cage. Did you notice Johnny Ferris has had eyes for Joddie Dunman? What tall, black-haired boy and what small, blond cheerleader are getting along fine? Tommy and Jo seem almost inseparable. Pete Shepard sits in Math class swooning over Joyce Simmons. Betty Wilson finally found in the Lost and Found what she wanted, Jimmy Pollard! Did you see Nancy Corson and Frank Hudnor sitting in the bus? Larry Bohnert and Libby Griffith are laughing at each others jokes. Cecil Duncan looks only David Kelley’ way. David Daljord is s just wild over Carole Wegner. Sonny Carrera seems to be the only lone wolf in the class. Jim Coleman and Anne Murphy are supposedly secretly in love. Did you hear the sweet stories Molly Hinshaw is telling—well, you know who. Betty Jameson had better have a split personality to be able to suit both Danny Long and Kenny Colton. The Tattler closes this column with joy for the dream joy now approaches. C L A S S IF IE D A D S If you want to buy, sell, trade, or have fost or found something place a Classi­ fied Ad in THE SIGNPOST. The cost is only 2c per word. The following ads were used by some of our satisfied cus­ tomers. WANTED: Five strong, able bodied boys with some knowledge of a game called basketball. Report to Coach Druck­ enmiller, in the gym. WANTED: Bright, intelligent student to test, electric chairs. Apply Warden Lawes, San Quentin. FOR SALE: ’ Buick, one door sedan 33 (needs body work) slight knock in motor is just a mechanic trying to get out. FOR SALE: Coat. Never been used. Lump over shoulder is tailor still working on it. FOR RENT: One Shanty in Old Shanty Town, complete with hot and cold running rats. Private bath-tub, on most occasions. If you want to place a Classified Ad in THE SIGNPOST see Mr. Macekura in room 307. Movie Highlights by Barbara McHenry “ Watch the Birdie”is a comedy con­ cerning a camera store owner (Red Skel­ ton) who in trying to meet his bills, tries his hand at taking newsreel pictures to earn the extra money. In one incident he goes to take pictures of the christening of a yacht, but he has an accident and in this way meets his love interest of the picture (Arlene Dalh). In this movie Red gets into trouble with some gangsters, because he had taken movies of two men planning to wreck someone’ business. s There are many humorous incidents in this film and it is recommended for the whole family. TV TALK Bud Abbott and Lou Costello have signed a contract with NBC-TY to replace Martin & Lewis on “ Comedy Hour” some­ time this month. After this they will oc­ cupy the vacancy of Fred Allen on the same show. . . Spike Jones will “ spike” TV with an appearance in the near future . . . Folk singer Burl Ives will make a series of fairy tales for TV . . . Walt Disney believes the preview of “ Alice in Wonderland” presented on TV Christmas Day will do wonders for the film ’ box s office . . . Milton Berle has returned after a two week vacation . . . The ten top TV shows in the Hooperatings for December are: “ Texaco Star Theatre,” “ Fireside Theatre,” “ Godfrey’ Talent Scouts,” s Toast of the Town,”“ Cactus Jim,”“ Man Against Crime,”“ Mama,”“ Philco Tele­ vision Playhouse,” “ Lights Out,” and “ Your Show of Shows.” TWO YEARS AGO (1948) Southern Cal held Notre Dame’ un­ s beaten, untied team to a 14-14 deadlock at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. THE QUALITY SHOP N ationally Known M en’ Wear s W ilson B ird. & 1 . H ig h la n d St. W A R L IN G T O N , V IR G IN IA POLLOCK REFRIGERATION COMPANY A u th o riz e d F rig id a ire S a les & S erv ice 2900 W ILSO N BLVD. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-1-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Vol 1 No 4 January 19 1951 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/32ffd06eaa59b0cacd59d9c9858b3b53.pdf c3dd611e39f604126d3ef3a82c7f1198 PDF Text Text Special Issue STRATFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, VIRCINIA March 3, 1951 Gov. Battle Opens New School Distinguished Guest Present at Ceremonies Stratford Junior High School will be officially opened today by Governor Battle. Charles R. Fenwick, senator from Arlington to the Virginia Assembly, will introduce Governor Battle, to the assem­ bled Arlington citizens in the Stratford gymnasium. One of the most functional Junior High Schools in Virginia, Strat­ ford presents Arlington with a challenge and a singular opportunity for the reali­ zation of many educational hopes. The keys to the new building will be presented after Governor Battle’ ad­ s dress. The presentation will be made by Mr. Lee Paschal, president of the Wise Contracting Company to Mr. Colin Mc­ Pherson, chairman of the Arlington School Board. Reverend George F. Tittman, Rector of St. Mary’ Episcopal Church, Arling­ s ton, will give the invocation. After the invocation the audience will sing appro­ priately, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny. The visitors will be welcomed by Mr. Rolland W. Stoebe, Chairman Special Committee from Stratford PTA; Mr. Claude Richmond, Principal from Strat­ ford Faculty, and Bruce Haslam, Presi­ dent of the Student Council from the Stratford Student body. Mr. William A. Early, Supt. of Schools, Arlington, will introduce Mr. Dowell Howard, State Supt. of Instruction who will speak briefly to the visitors. PTA Elects New President On February 27 the Stratford PTA elected Mr. Rolland W. Stoebe, presi­ dent, and Mr. J. D. Ensminger, vicepresident. This was the first PTA meet­ ing in the new school. The PTA expres­ sed its gratitude to Mr. William S. Har­ ris, retiring president, and to Col. Mal­ colm D. Jones, retiring vice-president, who are moving out of Arlington County. Miss Lena Wolfe principal of Claude A. Swanson Junior High School, on be­ The ceremonies will be closed by Paul R. Hunter, Minister of Rock Spring Congregational Church, Arlington, who will give the benediction. half of the Swanson PTA, presented the After the formal program, Stratford students will conduct the visitors on an inspection tour of the school. cepted by Mr. W. S. Harris. The Strat­ Stratford PTA with a gavel for use of the presiding officer. The gift was ac­ ford PTA expressed its appreciation to the Swanson PTA. �Page Two THE SIG N PO ST March 3, 1951 WELCOME TO STRATFORD! The Parents, the Students, and the Faculty of Stratford Junior High School welcome you to your new building. And it is new!— the newest thing in Arlington. Bright and shiny and wonderful. W e’ so proud w e’ just “ re re bust­ in’ We older “ .” kids,” (parents to you,) are all wishing we could go to school in this beautiful building. But we can’quite figure t out how the Junior High School fits into the picture. Most of us finished eight grades of gram­ mar school and then four years of high school. Now our children have six years of elementary school, then three years of junior high and then three more years of high school. Let’see just what s a Junior High School is. world in which they are living. Proper oral and written expression are taught as tools needed for effective communi­ cation in everyday life. One period is devoted to Math and an­ other to Physical Education and Health. An introduction to the physical sciences in a laboratory or to the practical sciences, Industrial Arts or Homemaking takes another period. Seventh graders spend the remaining period in Music, Art or Commerce (1 weeks for each). 2 Eighth and ninth graders are able to elect further work in the field in which they have a special interest. Let’ take a look at how Stratford has s been planned and constructed to provide the curriculum required by the Virginia State Department of Education. For a personally conducted “ Cook’ Tour” of s Arlington’ newest school building . . . s The Gymnasium The Junior High Program This Junior High—grades 7 8 and 9 , —is the day-time home of our twelve, thirteen and fourteen year old young­ sters. Here they begin to apply the knowledge of the fundamentals of the s” “ three R’ acquired in elementary school. They also explore new fields of knowledge. Some subjects prepare them for family and community living and others help them to select wisely their future courses of study in high school and college. The school day is divided into six class periods. During two of these periods one teacher instructs a class in “ Core.” To many of us this is an unfamiliar term. We studied English, Grammar, Compo­ sition, Spelling, Civics, Citizenship and History all at various times and as sepa­ rate subjects. All the class room work for these subjects involved the use of Eng­ lish and practical application of Gram­ mar, Composition and Spelling. In “ Core” (which really means a coordinated pro­ gram for study of related subjects— Language, Arts, and Social Studies) the students apply their knowledge of Eng­ lish to the study of other subjects. Thus a theme may be written on a historical subject or on a recent current event. The students taking “ Core” read and learn about the community, nation and Before we leave let’ take another s good look at this gymnasium we’ now re in. It is the largest playing floor in any of our Arlington school buildings, (yet is none too large for the physical educa­ tion program required by the Virginia Curriculum.) In reality, it is two sepa­ rate gyms which may be combined into one for special events such as we are holding here today. The tall columns in the middle of each side wall are elec­ trically operated doors which can be moved across to divide this big room into two smaller gyms—the boy’ gym, s with Donald Druckenmiller and Clarence Hulett in charge, at the end near the Cherrydale Recreation Area, and the G irl’ Gym, with Mary Thorne and Kits tie Blakemore as instructors, at the east end. The bleacher seats on either side, flanking the movable doors, can be fold­ ed up out of the way for non-spectator sports, so that the maximum floor space can be made available. Note the extra space under the baskets at the ends and sides and the recessed drinking foun­ tains—definite safety features. The exits at either end, nearest the athletic field (Old Dominion side), lead directly to the girls’ and boys’ locker rooms, respective­ ly. Later in our tour we’ reach these ll locker rooms, but right now let’ go out s the door at the east end, cross the corri­ dor and enter the cafeteria. The Cafeteria The cafeteria will seat approximately 500, but with over 1,000 students en­ rolled, there will be two different lunch periods for the different classes. Two serving lines are provided in the kitchen. At the end near the recreation area, a window opening is provided into the cafeteria and another onto the terrace so that refreshments may be served without using the entire kitchen space. In accordance with the specifications of the Virginia Board of Education, the kitchen meets all requirements for hotel kitchens. Let’ take a quick look at the s modern equipment which Mrs. Clara Gaddy, supervisor, and her staff will use for efficient preparation and serving of more than a thousand lunches daily. Steam tables, a potato peeler, pressure cooker, vegetable steamer, potato mash­ er, meat slicer, gas-fired range and ovens, dishwasher and sterilizer, walk-in refrigerator, and many “ king-size”uten­ sils—all are part of this complete kit­ chen! Since all food handlers must be spotlessly clean, a locker room with shower is provided for the kitchen staff. Did you notice that the end nearest the recreation area can be closed off and used in connection with the recreation program without using the rest of the kitchen? Now that we have satisfied the inner man (or woman) with imaginary partici­ pation in a wonderful cafeteria lunch, furnished the students at nominal cost as part of the Federal School Lunch Pro­ s gram, let’ reverse our steps and climb the stairs at the end of the building to the third floor. As we reach the third floor corridor, just to our left, a flight of eight steps leads up to the “ home­ making” department. Before we reach this department, let’ stop at Room 312 s on the left, where John M. Long holds his classes in Math 9 Note the movable . desks and chairs of several heights, so that the tall and the short (and the aver­ age) student can sit comfortably. The green chalkboards eliminate eye-strain. The corkboards in a light green shade serve as bulletin boards and for display of pupils’ work. �March 3, 1951 Home-Making Department Room 313, next on the left, is a small office and conference room for the home­ making staff, Margaret Diedrich, Joanne Craig, Cyrenne Ledford, and Lorraine Simpson. Immediately beyond is Room 314, first of the home-making rooms. Sinks, cupboards, gas stoves, electric stoves, automatic clothes washers, port­ able clothes washers, refrigerators, elec­ tric appliances and utensils—all the latest kitchen and home equipment—just what our modern young housewives will have in their homes when they settle down. Adjoining the kitchen portion of the room are a number of sewing machines, both the good old fashioned treadle type, and the newer electric driven. Not forgotten are the ironing boards and irons, since no sewing task is complete without pressing. And what home-maker would consider herself fully competent if she didn’ know the correct way to t iron. Our young home-makers are taught not only to cook and sew, but also how to serve and to set a table properly. The more advanced students before com­ pleting their training will assist in the serving and operation of the cafeteria. Room 315, adjacent to 314, is almost its duplicate, except that its equipment is of different style, make and arrange­ ment. The number of students enrolled require these duplicate facilities to keep class sizes down to a workable group. All the students are rotated among the several rooms and thereby obtain famil­ iarity with all types of equipment. Room 316 is strictly kitchen. Again with lots of cupboards, drawers, and sinks, and stoves, etc. If you haven’ t spotted it already, open one of those cabinets in front of you (the one that appears to have a little red light near the bottom). Isn’ that a slick way of t drying those very essential dish towels so they’ be dry in time for the next ll class? Slide right on through that movable partition into Room 317. This is the “ Home Living Room” part of this de­ partment. The furniture can be moved back out of the way, and if you investi­ gate those doors on the far side, you’ ll find they conceal more sewing machines and all the other things needed to teach classes in “ Child Care”and “ Home Nur­ sing.” By the way, that fireplace is no fake; it really works. Did you know that this is the first completely equipped home-making department in Arlington’ s schools, where instruction in accordance with the Virginia State curriculum can be given? (Wonder how one goes about THE SIGN POST getting invited up to help the home­ maker staff sample all the stuff these kids of ours will learn to cook. Gee! Wouldn’ a plate of fudge taste swell t about now! Better yet, maybe this would be the place for some coffee and choco­ late brownies. Hey men! How does that sound?) We leave the Home-making Depart­ ment with considerable regret and pause briefly at Room 318, on our left, as we come back down that short flight of steps. This is the book room, from which students will obtain their texts. They will also be able to purchase paper and pencils and other supplies. And—if your youngster arrives home without his gloves or jacket or cap, remind him to s stop at 318, because it’also the lost and found. Art Department Now we’ back in the main corridor. re Room 319 (includes 320 making it a double room) on our left is the large room in which Audrey Watt holds her art classes. Doors open on to a patio, suitable for outdoor sketching classes. A sink is provided at one end for easy cleaning of brushes and paint pots. Nu­ merous cupboards for art supplies are built in under the windows. The large doors hinged at the bottom are for stor­ age of large sheets of paper. As we come back into the corridor (1 feet in width, with recessed lockers 2 with combination locks), but with 400 students jamming them in the between periods rush, none too wide, on our right, Room 311 provides a small office for Wayne Bloomingburg’ Guidance s work. Next on the right, Helen Arington meets with her art classes in Room 310. Have you noticed the “ built-ins’’ all in these rooms? The prismatic glass block windows that refract the light up to the ceilings without glare? The openings above the lockers that admit both light and ventilation into the corridors? Science Instruction On the left, Room 321 is designed and equipped as a science classroom. It and Room 202 on the second floor are the first science classrooms in Arlington that will permit students to perform their own experiments at their desks. Bar­ bara Macy instructs seventh and ninth graders in the fundamentals of science in this room. Did you spot the double gas and electric connections at each table? Page Three Across the hall, in Room 309, Martha Baker teaches our embryonic titans of commerce the rudiments of business. Back to the left side again, we’ at re Room 322 with a sign on the door mark­ ed “ PREVIEW.” This is the audio-visual center with facilities for previewing re­ cordings, film strips and films. Mr. Earle’ classes in speech therapy meet s in this room. Opposite Room 322, is a small office (Room 308) for the “ floating”teachers, Clare Ann Stieg, Edward Cook, and James Earle (more about these instruc­ tors later). Adjoining this office, in Room 307, Catherine Packard puts potential secretaries through the early phases of typing. Notice the typing desks and the special large closet for storage of typing paper and other supplies; big enough for the eventual mimeograph machine, of which every secretary ought to know a little bit, so she can do that job in a pinch. (Since many of the graduates of Arlington’ schools find jobs with Uncle s Sam, this business of multiple copies and mimeograph stencils is really the stuff.) The Library Back into the corridor again, on our right we could go down the main stairs to the lower floors; but instead, we’ go ll to our left into the Library. At the moment the shelves are still somewhat bare. It’ going to take a little while to s acquire all the books essential for our library. (Looks like a potential PTA project coming up.) On our left as we enter, Mary Keith, the librarian, will issue books over the counter. Just be­ yond, through that door, is the workroom where new books are cataloged, indexed, repaired and all those other things that librarians have to do to keep their library operating efficiently. There’even a sink s around that far corner, to help the li­ brary staff with their cleanup work. Those small tables and numerous chairs out in the front of us in the main room are just right for library research or for small group instruction in use of the library. This part of the library is also the home room for Jack B. Sim pson’ s charges. The opposite end of the library is furnished with light green plastic chairs and wall seats, so soft you just want to curl up in them with a good book. Well, and why not? What’ a li­ s brary for, if not for enjoyment of good books? This is the end for the current periodicals and newspapers, just as essen­ tial to good education as the traditional “ three Rs.” �Page Four Reversing our steps, back through the double doors, Room 306, across the hall, is the spot where our ninth graders are initiated in the mysteries of algebra. Lewis Francis supervises the ceremon­ ies.” Just beyond, in Room 305, Lewis Timberlake also officiates in more myster­ ious “ goings-on” —ninth grade Latin. Later in the day, Clare Ann Stieg teaches the ninth graders the fundamentals of Spanish. Also on the right side of the corridor, in Rooms 304 and 303, seventh and ninth graders receive instruction in Health under the supervision of Kenneth Boegner and Malcolm Wayne. Mr. Bloomingburg’ Home Room also as­ s sembles in Room 303. Did you notice the armchairs in the language room in­ stead of the desks and chairs? Much more practical for a language class. Put them in a circle or in several groups— isn’ it easier to converse with someone t face-to-face rather than to the back of his head? On the left of the hall, Susanne Muel­ ler holds ninth grade Core in Room 301. Joy Kilby has similar classes in 302. All ninth grade Home Rooms are on the third floor, seventh grade on the second floor, and eighth grade on the first floor. In so far as possible, in order to relieve congestion on the stairways, subjects for the same grades are also taught on the same floors. Now let’ go s down to the second floor and look at some of the seventh grade rooms. We’ ll use the stairway on the right at the end of the corridor. Student Activities Coming out at the second floor, let’ s look through the doors on our right, down into the lobby of the auditorium. The small balcony, or mezzanine, is set aside for student activities. JRC (Junior Rec­ reation Club) committees, the Student Council, and other groups are privileged to use this as their meeting place. (How difficult it was when we were in school to find a meeting place for our student activities.) In the first room on our left, Room 204, Joseph Kulick instructs in seventh grade Math. Across the hall, in 202, Spear Davis teaches seventh and ninth grade science. (This is the other com­ pletely equipped science classroom.) John Atkins performs a similar task of scien­ tific instruction of our eighth graders in Room 201. Carol Groom, in 206, and Mildred Harrison, in 205, both have classes in seventh grade core. Simeon Taylor, in Room 207, has seventh, eighth, and ninth grade math classes. THE SIG N PO ST Health Department Next on the right, is the Nurse’office. s Actually five small rooms—a health ex­ amination room, a boys’infirmary, a girls’ infirmary, and a clinic of two small rooms. Mrs. Thelma Weaver of the School Health Department is on duty here, three or four days a week. School Adm inistration On the right beyond is the main en­ trance to the school from the Vacation Lane side. On the left, the main stair­ way to the upper and lower floors. Now, we should like to suggest that you enter the Office through the side door. This first office is that of our Principal, Claude Richmond. Nearby is the vault for safe­ keeping of important records. The next little spot is reserved for the electrical gadgets that make the Public address system work. Then the main office itself. Jane Ross and Grace Marrs serve as school secretaries and will greet you with a cherry “ Hello!” when you call JAckson 5-7500. This long counter is really just a cover over a whole series of three drawer file cases. Just beyond are three small offices—for the Assistant Principals, Evelyn Barnes and Doris Mor­ timer, and the Guidance Director, Mary Mare. Now, back into the corridor. Again on our right, the next three rooms are teacher’rooms, two lavatories s and a lounge. Earlier we mentioned the “ floating”teachers. The schedule of in­ structors provides for six periods. Each teacher is scheduled to instruct for five of the six periods, providing one free period for study, correction of papers, or occasional relaxation. (Several teach­ ers are scheduled to teach all six periods due to the increased enrollment.) During this free period, another teacher (a float­ er) uses the classroom. As a result more office space must be provided for the teachers than is available in the class­ rooms alone. This accounts for Rooms 322, 313 and 308. And this teacher’ s lounge permits a little bit of that needed relaxation. Room 210, opposite the lounge, is as­ signed to Marjorie Thomson for seventh grade Math. Joseph Macekura and Dicie Armstrong hold seventh grade core classes in Rooms 208 and 209. Let’ go s down the main stairway with the substan­ tial handrail and non-skid treads. The tile walls require practically no main­ tenance—just an occasional wash job. Turn to the left at the bottom of the stairs. March 3, 1951 Rooms 109 and 110 are classes in eighth grade core under the instruction of Sally Powell and Dorothy McCord. William Allman teaches seventh grade core in Room 111. (How did a seventh grade room get down here on the first floor?) Physical Education Just beyond is the girls’ locker room. (To get yourself oriented, you are now directly under the door of the main gym that you started from when you began this tour.) Inside the locker room are a number of benches on which the girls may sit while changing into or out of gym clothes. The lockers spaced in rows are in groups of seven—one cloth­ ing locker and six small lockers. Each of the small lockers is equipped with a combination lock. These are used for storage of the pupil’ gym clothes be­ s tween gym periods. Each pupil is as­ signed one of the small lockers. When dressing for gym, the student removes her gym clothes from the small locker and hangs her dress and other clothing in the clothing locker, locking it with the combination lock from the small locker. After gym class, the process is reversed, but not until the student has properly showered. The showering is a continuous process. Once one starts there’no turning back. (The water tem­ s peratures in the showers are controlled from a series of master valves, regulated by the Phyical Education instructor, pro­ viding three temperatures.) Do you want to try it? First, into the soaping area with 100° sprays, then into the rinsing F areas—which become progressively cool­ er—final temperature 80"F, then an antisepsic foot bath (just try and jump over this), get your towel from the supply room, dry yourself, turn your towel in, re and you’ right back in the locker room to slip into your clothes and get to the next class. (For the very modest girls and occasionally desired by others, two separate dressing booths with shower stalls have been provided.) A separate stairway at the far side of the locker room leads right up to the main gym. A small auxiliary gym is located between the girls’ and boys’ locker rooms. This is provided for classes in Rhythmics, Tumbling, Wrestling and other activities not requiring a high ceiling and to take care of the overflow from the large gyms above when team matches are being played. The boys’ locker room is similar to the girls’ If you care to, you may reach it . by crossing the auxiliary gym, or by en- �March 3, 1951 tering it from the last door on the left at the end of the corridor. Let’ retrace s our steps for a short distance and take a look at the other end of this floor. You may have noticed that there are no classrooms on the other side of this cor­ ridor (left side as we retrace our steps.) That side of the building is below ground level. The Virginia Board of Education will not permit permanent type class­ rooms to be built below ground level. The first room on our right after we pass the main stairway, Room 108, is where Helen Friauf holds special classes. Rooms 107 and 106 have been assigned to Glenn Piper and Blanche Sautebin for seventh and eighth grade Math. Eve­ lyn Chapman meets with her eighth grade core class in Room 105. Opposite the latter is Room 101, headquarters for the chief custodian, Vernon Bowers. Community Services Just outside this room and hardly noticeable unless you’ looking for it, re is a recessed folding grill which can be pulled across the corridor and shut off the school rooms from the auditorium. This still permits access from the lobby to the boys’ and girls’ lavatories at the left end of the corridor. Continue through the door at the end of the corridor into the lobby of the auditorium. To the left, in order, a tele­ phone booth, a small fish pond, the stair­ way from the second floor, the Vacation Lane entrance to the auditorium, and a check room. In the center of the lobby is a large trophy case soon to be filled (we hope) with many awards to our stu­ dents. On the right, a ticket office and doors to the corridors and entrance from the Old Dominion side. Peeking into the auditorium, we notice the ar­ rangement of the seats, about 500 in all, of varying widths, so that no individual ll will sit directly behind another. We’ take a closer look at the stage after we finish with the Music Department. So back into the lobby and through the doors on the Old Dominion side and into the corridor. Music Department First on our right, in Room 104, Jose­ phine Schofield instructs in group in­ strumental music. Still another type of chair is provided for the music rooms— had you noticed? (Appears to be a pretty ■ good idea to get this “ noisy”part of our school instruction off by itself.) In the next room, 103, Lou Sanderson works with the classes in vocal music. At the end of this hall beyond the stairs are P age Five THE SIG N PO ST three small rooms, each with a wash basin that may be used for dressing rooms for stage productions or as spe­ cial individual instrumental music prac­ tice rooms. While we’ back here, don’you want re t to see the stage? Notice the places for storage up overhead. The reason the stage floor is part maple and part pine is not to save money, but to make it easier to drive nails or screws in the pine portion when setting up scenery for stage productions. Those big double doors at the rear of the stage are de­ signed so that heavy pieces (maybe a grand piano) can be brought on to the stage. Industrial Arts Department Let’ go down to the Industrial Arts s Department, using this little stairway on the side of the stage. Walk straight ahead to the shop, below the auditorium and about the same size in floor space. Victor Repp, Robert Vaughn, replace­ ment for Rodger Hicks who has just answered “ Greetings”from Uncle Sam. and Albert Hoefer provide instruction for seventh, eighth and ninth graders. Rows of work benches, each with six lockers below, with hand tools—planes, chisels, saws, hammers, squares, rules, power tools, lathe, table saw, band saw, scrollsaw, drill press, jointer, drafting tables, T-squares, triangles, drafting in­ struments, handicraft kits—just every­ thing to keep these youngsters of ours busy every minute. Across the hall, the Shop Annex provides facilities for the seventh grades. (How does one get registered for some adult education to be able to use some of this equipment?) Just beyond the shop on the right is the boiler room and heating plant for the entire school. On our left is a large un­ finished room for storage of school sup­ plies and equipment. Let’ go back up s the stairway on our left into the lobby of the auditorium. General Construction Features We’ now back in the lobby of the re auditorium and have completed our tour of the interior of the building. Did you notice—the fluorescent lighting in all the classrooms which provides proper illumination to all parts of the rooms on those dark days? Or the heating units in each room thermostatically regulated, that insure proper controlled tempera­ tures in every room? Or that the walls of the corridors and stairways up to a foot or so above eye-level are of ceramic tile, that requires no maintenance—a quick wash job will clean them right up? Or that above the tile, the walls are paint­ ed cinder block, an inexpensive type of construction? Or that the ceilings are acoustical tile, to deaden noise and there­ by facilitate classroom instruction? Or that the window frames and chalkboard and bulletin board moldings are fabri­ cated aluminum—a lifetime feature re­ quiring no maintenance. Exterior You probably noted as you entered the building the numerous walks and road­ ways providing access to the building from all sides. Did you see the bicycle racks flanking each of the approach walks? The athletic field will be con­ structed on the Old Dominion side of the building with direct access to the locker rooms. (You know that terrace immediately below the sidewalk will be a wonderful place for permanent steps— like the Watergate—of brick or concrete forming a natural Stadium.) We hope you enjoyed your visit to Stratford. Don’you agree with t us that this is a wonderful new school?— That it has been well planned and constructed without waste for the functions of a Junior High School? Don’you concur with the Virt gin'a Board of Education that this is “ most functional secondary the school in Virginia?” All of our secondary schools in Arlington should have the same facilities for instruction as we have in this new building. We want others in Arlington to enjoy school facilities equal to these in Stratford, and to be proud of their part in the Arlington School System as we are. To that end, WE, the Parents, Students and Faculty of Stratford pledge our continued support. This special issue of The Signpost is published and printed by The Stratford PTA. �Page Six THE SIG N PO ST PROGRAM Saturday, 2 P.M., March 3 1 5 , 91 Gymnasium Stratford Junior High School Arlington, Virginia MUSIC BY THE STRATFORD BAND INVOCATION: Reverend George F. Tittman, Rector of St. Mary’Episcopal Church, s Arlington. SONG: “ Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”— Everybody WELCOME TO VISITORS: Rolland W. Stoebe, President of the Stratford Parent-Teachers Association. Claude Richmond, Principal — from the Stratford Faculty. Bruce Haslam, President of the Student Council — from the Students of Stratford. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS STRATFORD GIRLS CHORUS: “ Panis Angelicus”— Franck ADDRESS BY MR. DOWELL HOWARD: Mr. Dowell Howard, State Superintendent of Instruction, introduced by Mr. William A. Early, Superintendent of Schools, Arlington. STRATFORD ORCHESTRA: Theme from Brahms First Symphony. ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR JOHN S. BATTLE: Introduction of the Honorable John S. Battle, Governor of the Com­ monwealth of Virginia, by Senator Charles R. Fenwick. PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE BUILDING: The key to the new building presented by Mr. Lee Paschal, President of the Wise Contracting Company to Mr. Colin MacPherson, Chairman of Arlington County School Board. SONG: “ The Star Spangled Banner”— Everybody BENEDICTION: Reverend Paul R. Hunter, Minister of the Rock Spring Congrega­ tional Church, Arlington. MUSIC BY THE STRATFORD BAND March 3, 1951 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Signpost, March 3, 1951 Description An account of the resource School paper of Stratford Junior High School. Front Page covers Governor Battle coming to officially open the then-new school. Final page is a program for that ceremony. The rest of the article highlight the new school's departments and facilities. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, Collector Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Photograph Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Subject The topic of the resource PDF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-3-3 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RG19_SG02_S02_F01_The Signpost Special Issue March 3 1951