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

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Keyettes — First Row: Ms. Beth Orloff (Sponsor). Second Row: Karen Yamhure, Denise Shuster, Dawn Hochradel, Erika Biesel. Third Row: Eileen Tully, Mary Jo Shannon, Brooke Ogletree, Katie Jacomet, Betty Jo Renner, Renee Leavitt. Back Row: Susan Schneider, Amy Johnson, Jane Arons, Clara Green, Mara Paukert, Tania Carroll. Keyettes Clara Green, Myra Paukert, and Susie Jacomet conduct a bake sale. Dressed backwards, Keyettes Mandy For- sythe sophomore, and Eileen Tully, junior, walk to class. Key Club — Front Row: James Condit, Roger Camp, Greg Huffman, Tuan Chau, John Ratliff. Back Row: Mr. Alan Krueger (Sponsor), Hughes Melton, Michael Meredith, Jack Fetner, Richard Condit, Steve Martin. 28 Clubs

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Having a good time, junior Tuan Chau, Dr. William Robertson, sophomores Roger Concentrating, Ingrid Engdahl and Hedda Chang solve problems. Camp and John Steinbock investigate Newton's Law of Motion. +E Math Team sponsor, Ms. Nancy William- son coaches Tuan Chau. THE BRAINS For many “brainy” students, the challenges of their scheduled aca- demic classes weren't sufficient. They joined clubs that challenged their brains. The Computer Club, sponsored by Ms. Barbara Bussey and Mr. Mi- chael Driscoll, opened up the computer room to club members for a designated period of time ev- ery day after school. Monsey Fer- guson said, “I like the club because we have special time in the com- puter room when no one else can use it.’’ Club members either worked on their own programs or competed in computer contests. The Science Club, sponsored by Dr. (“Doc’’) William Robertson, met monthly to enrich students’ knowledge of an interest in the sciences. Students performed ex- periments and worked on pro- jects. The Math Team, sponsored by Ms. Nancy Williamson, met several times a month to review math skills and practice problem solving under competitive conditions. It participated in the Fairfax County Inter-high Math League through March. Using the blackboard, Dr. William Robert- son solves a scientific equation with junior J6rg Dobisch and senior Rob Munoz. Clubs 27

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HELPING OTHERS ALONG THE WAY Some clubs shared a common bond by serving the school and the community. Club members raised money earmarked for spe- cial funds and events. The Key Club, sponsored by Mr. Alan Krueger, was open to boys with leadership qualities. Senior Buddy Buzzerd said, ‘By serving the community, the club can emerge victorious.” The Keyettes, sponsored by Ms. Beth Orloff, held many bake sales to raise money for the Jennifer Jones Memorial Scholarship. They gave a party at the Northern Vir- ginia Mental Health Institute and were “on call’ to be hostesses and ushers at special school events. A highlight of their services was sponsoring the Homecoming week’s events. FBLA, sponsored by Ms. Joyce Lowry, met monthly to plan bake sales, work on typing projects, and organize field trips to businesses in the Falls Church area. Sophomore Joan Earman said, “I belong to the club because we raise money for the Ronald McDonald House...” FHA, sponsored by Ms. Jenna Miller, served the school and community as well as concentrat- ed on personal improvement of club members. They gave a party for patients at the Fairfax County Mental Health Center. Freshman Mary Jordan said, “| joined be- cause | thought it would be fun.” At an after-school meeting, FHA members discuss selling GM plastic mugs. Organizing spring activities, sophomore FBLA members Joan Earman, Mandy For- sythe, Elinor Scully, and Amy Johnson dis- cuss plans.