George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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HAVE A HEART For the first time since 1962, since the days of John Carlo and Coach Crain, the George Mason Mustangs clinched first place in the Northwestern District by annilahating visiting Clarke County, 35-22. The Mustangs waited for the most impor- tant game of the season thus far to unleash an awesome display of offense, particularly on the ground, to carry themselves into the regional playoffs. GM did not waste any time as co-captains George Swick and John Boaz combined for numerous long-gainers which resulted in an eleven yard touchdown, run by John Boaz with 7:11 remaining in the first quarter. Six minutes later, George Swick made the score 14-0 in favor of the Mustangs as he scampered into the endzone from five yards out. Swick added his second touchdown with 10:43 left in the second quarter on a one-yard run and Glenn Goodnight proved to be a comparable substitute for the injured Harry McGinnis by booting the ball through the uprights for the point-after-touchdown and 21-0 lead. Jim Gathercoal caught a twenty-six yard pass from Doug Moore, and carried the entire Clarke County team over the goal line with him, for still another Mustang touchdown. Goodnight kicked his second PAT of the afternoon which made it GM 28, Clarke County 0. Clarke County finally scored just before halftime on a ten yard pass from Terry Ashby to Mike Carter. The two point conversion was unsuc- cessful as the Mustange enjoyed a 28-6 half- time lead. Unwilling to sit on the lead, John Boaz added his second touchdown and fifteen of his one hundred twenty-seven rushing yards as GM continued to roll. If the Mustangs showed any weaknesses at all, it was in their depth as Coach Gambill began substituting freely, which led to two quick Eagle touchdowns, to suddely cut the Mustang’s lead, 35-22. As usual, George Mason’s defense rose to the occasion by stiffling the Eagle attack time and again during the fourth quarter. Charlie Boaz, Steve Kennedy, George Swick and Audie Wilson all intercepted passes as the im- possible dream came true. The fans were in a complete state of hyste- ria during the game and as the clock ran out, they covered the field as the championship trophy was presented to the team and Coach Gambill. The success of this year’s football team can be attributed to one human bond - heart. The team played with a tremendous amount of heart which easily made up for the lack of size and physical ability. - by John Edmondson Reprinted from the LASSO COMMENTARY Open-mindedness and consideration for others are two characteristics many students at George Mason seem to lack. It shows con- stantly i n and out of class, at assemblies and whenever kids are together. So many people are too quick to stamp a label over the face of anyone who passes by. One finds himself being a “loser”, a “beastie”, and worse, every time he turns around. It may seem funny to those who do the name-calling but it can hurt the victims. Often in a class a student or teacher will try to express an idea to the group and won’t get three words out before he is cut off by antago- nistic feedback from a student. Too often, peo- ple are too quick to jump to conclusions on a matter. If they could open their ears and listen to someone else’s viewpoint instead of cutting down another guy by stating, “He’s stupid!” or “You’re crazy!”, maybe they would learn something. George Mason audiences are notoriously bad and no one knows this better than the per- formers. Loud response to acts intended to be funny is fine, but rude disruption to someone trying to do a good, serious performance is in- excusable. It hurts the performer and those who enjoy a serious performance because they don’t see the performer at his best. To pur- posely ruin an act through disruption is worse than unfair; it is sadistic in the sense that it deprives the performer and those who so want to listen, of the satisfaction that comes from a good performance. There is a time and place for everything. But it seems that when the time for seriousness comes up at GM, it can only be rejected. Those who do reject it, suffer the worst. Maybe when they realize they have lost their chance to learn, they will regret having waited too long. - by Jan Edmondson Reprinted from the LASSO.

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BLACKBIRD Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise. Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All your life You were only waiting for this moment to be free. Blackbird fly Blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night. Blackbird fly Blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night. Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise. - By John Lennon and Paul McCartney From the Beatle’s “White” Album