Later, Maddox met with Principal Reginald Moss. Such an atmosphere has been accomplished with a dedicated staff and, foremost, a student body that accepts responsibility. Moss has been the principal at Deal since March 1978. Deal Principal Reginald Moss and student Katie Compton show NIH acting director Dr. Yvonne Maddox a number of the school's unique features, including the Wall of Fame that recognizes outstanding achievement. Katie Compton, student council president and member of the National Junior Honor Society, who has been selected for a summer job at NIH, was also on hand for the tour.
Students represent all economic levels.
The school is located near Tenley Circle, off Wisconsin Avenue. Before World War II broke out in Europe, the west wing was added. The war changed many things at Deal. In addition, the region's tower was often manned at night by Deal teachers working as airplane spotters, since nearby Fort Reno is one of the highest spots in Washington. There were frequent air raid drills and emergency supplies were stored in the tunnel beneath the school.