George C Marshall High School - Columbian Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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f , Qi 7 -E ,e ..lz'fl' . T- ,fy-c V fav- I 5 Virginia Anderson Mary Briskin B.A. Madison College A.B. Emory U., M.A. U. of English, Public Speaking North Carolina- American Civilization, English, Creative Writing Dept., Chairman, Reveille, sponsor English Department . Communication, critical thinking, reading for full comprehension and enjoyment, and creative writing are the fundamentals which the English Department tries to inculcate. The English Depart- ment, by teaching the mechanics of language, provides the solid foundation upon which other subjects can grow and expand. Enrichment courses, such as journalism, crea- tive writing, and dramatics give students the impetus to produce a yearbook, newspaper, maga- zine, and plays. With such willing and capable teachers, the achievement. A , sv-we blQx -iv Wayne Chester Margaret DelBene Darrell Fleming B.A. North Carolina U. B.A. Good Counsel College A,B, Union College English, Journalism English English Rank. and. File,. sponsor John Reese, applies the master's touch. z f -5 ' M' . .rf N. U sf. luv: H .1 li Q 77. V 0-rig?-4 i 3 ' if 'fl' iw vi: fl tn if su, Qu- ... it l My - - . f-.. ,lr . i Q Unldizf--'y 1' Betty Keenan A. B. Rosemont College, M.A. Western Reserve U. I Distributive Education, English Columbian, sponsor, DECA, Breakfast Club 8 department opens wide the doors for student Preston Haynie A.B. M. A. Colege of William and Mary American Civilization, English Philosophy Club sponsor 4'N ll. . 5' 'VI I 1 - Shirley Kotheimer B.A. New Hampshire U., M.A Stanford U. English Quill 8- Scroll, sponsor

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Staff Deserves Credit MR. PAGE T. JOHNSON The administrative team that meets daily with Mr. Hertzler to set our policies functions as a strong radar guiding the activities of faculty and students to safety and success. First on the line is T. Page Johnson, Assistant Principal for Administration. Abounding with energy, he travels with logic and decision through the innumerable situations and assignments that go with school and the physical care of the plant. Mr. Johnson received his A. B. and A. M. de- grees from George Washington U. A graduate of Fairfax Schools, and o former teacher in the county, he is well aware of the needs of the community, MR. CLINTON DeBUSK MRS. CHARLOTTE CONGER Equally vital on the team is Clinton DeBusk, Assistant Principal for Instruction, who assists the instructional approach of the faculty and directs student organizations. Armed with an academic background in the humanities, Mr. DeBusk earned his M. A. in Education at the University of Vir- ginia. He has published a study of local Virginia history. A veteran of Fairfax High School, as ln- structional Assistant Principal, we look to him to help us establish our philosophy. Completing the administrative group, Mrs. Charlotte Conger, as Guidance Director brings a vibrant community interest to bear on our school problems and policies. Enriched with wide journal- istic experience, Mrs. Conger examines each issue with objectivity and optimism. Her work in the field of Public Relations, after obtaining an A. B. at the University of Wisconsin, provided a breadth of experience. Our administration confers daily in order to discuss school policies.

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, I Basis Of Learning A C team teaching means planning plus Pls 9- Y - fx. M. . it in .. , P A v 'i fri- -5 V-ih F Wfi?'iff3?'7:F?f , 1- -.. args: x A r. ' N N It . 'E' v ff .1-in Louise Acton B.A. M.S. Mt. Holyoke Remedial Reading i l I in i s J nf' fwfepf' f L xi John Reese Jeanne Singel AB- COUGQE of William Gnd B.S. University of Wisconsin Mary English Drama, American History Pep Club Director of Drama, Drama Club Now hear this, declares Mr. Chester. Ido Tracy A.B. M.A. University of California English American Field Service l 9 L. l -aw-5 James Weddle Yvonne Willis B.S. College of William and B.A. University of Michigan Mary English English Forensic sponsor