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Mr. J. C. HarwoodjTo Leave Jayem After Many YearsBecame Principal in 1905; Member of Committee That Planned J. M. ErectionByHELEN HASKINS ‘'Education is the biggest business in the world and certainly the most important,” said Mr. James C. Harwood, John Marshall’s beloved principal, who will soon be leaving his school, but never leaving the hearts of the students and teachers who have had the great privilege of knowing him and of working with him.Mr. Harwood became principal of John Marshall in 1905. Previous to that time, he served in various capacities. The following are highlights in his life:Born in Richmond Mr. Harwood was born in Richmond, Virginia, on December 4, 1871, the son of John Pleasant Harwood and Marie Elizabeth Wingfield.He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Richmond College, now the University of Richmond, in 1892, and the degree of Master of Arts in Education from Columbia University in 1920.Mr. Harwood became assistant principal and teacher of mathematics in Richmond High School, now John Marshall High School, in September, 1892.He was chosen a member of the advisory committee which planned the construction of John Marshall High School, the cornerstone of which was laid in 1908.Chairman of Commission Mr. Harwood was appointed chairman of the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the year 1930.In is2r, he was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, chapter of the University of Richmond, and served as president of the Richmond chapter for one year.Mr. Harwood joined the Baptist Church in youth, and he has served it faithfully as choir member, superintendent of the church school, teacher, and deacon.Not Absent from School During fifty-four years of service in Richmond, Mr. Harwood was not absent because of illness or tardy for thirty-eight years. He was sometimes away attending conventions and visiting other schools, but never because of personal illness. It is believed that no other teacher in the city can claim this record.This dignified, white-haired, kindfaced gentleman is a most versatile principal. Once he amazed the students of the chorus by singing “Holy City” in the auditorium in his delightful, mellow baritone. He writes poetry, but is modest about this achievement, as he is about all the rest of his gifts. He considers “To 'Phi Beta Kappa” his (Continued on Page 3)-Courtesy Richmond Newspapers, Inc.To The Monocle/ hope you will continue to preserve the history of John Marshall High School as you have done for so many years past.In national contests you have won the highest awards and, what is more, you have deserved them.To you and to your very faithful and efficient counsellor, I wish every success.felAjuOfW)May 22, 1946.Principal.Record Gains Honor RatingIScholastic Association Gives Excellent Rating To School PublicationIn the 1946 All-American Magazine Critical Service, The Record received a first class honor rating and a score of excellent. The National Scholastic Press Association judged the magazine excellent in editorial content and art work, and good in editing, make-up, typography, and mechanical consideration.‘‘Original humor; the book is free from standard jokes,” commented the judges, Harriet Soil, free lance writer, and Wilfred Lingren, associate editor at the Miller Publishing Company. They praised also essays, poetry, and general art work, and rated the features as superior.Honors Principal The issue of The Record which appeared recently was dedicated to Mr. James C. Harwood, Principal of John Marshall, and contained a sketch con-
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Richmond Monocle
Richmond, Virginia, US
Thu, May 30, 1946
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