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Page 23 text:
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STUDENT LIFE 19 O starts with enthusiasm o Shock, excitement, confusion — all characterized the first week of school. After the first whirlwind of new and changed faces, and that initial lost feeling, students began to settle into their daily routines. The few changes in policy and procedure were easily and quickly accepted by the student body. The school day was ten minutes shorter than in previous years, though the early dismissal at 2:15 was maintained. Another change made by the administration was a shortening of afternoon P.A. an¬ nouncements; a bulletin containing most messages was sent to each homeroom. No longer could stu¬ dents look forward to the end of sixth period, when — unpredic- tably, hopefully at some opportune moment — the intercom would click on and formal class would be over for the day. Perhaps the most noticeable change from previous years was caused by the Fairfax County School Board’s decision to allow smoking on school grounds outside the building. Especially during the pleasant fall weather, Marshall’s courtyards were jammed with peo¬ ple enjoying their right to smoke, while the rest rooms, being no longer hangouts for secretive smok¬ ers, stayed somewhat cleaner. Ending up the first week, a pep rally was held in the stadium. Sheets with the words to the pep song and Alma Mater were distrib¬ uted, and the cheerleaders began the rally with the old familiar “Two Bits.’’ Then came class competition cheering, and the juniors won the Spirit Stick by cheering the loudest to “Victory!” A soc-hop was sponsored in mid- September by the Senior Class. It was strictly regulated to avoid any outbreaks of fighting or destruction; all tickets had to be purchased prior to the dance. The soc-hop ended promptly at 11:30; no straggling or loitering was per¬ mitted. There was no trouble, but attendance was light. Later in Sep¬ tember, another soc-hop was planned by the yearboo k staff, but was cancelled since only twenty- nine tickets were sold. Marshall students just weren’t interested. Opposite page, above left: SCA president John Nicholas gives Bernie Ehgartner, Marshall’s Austrian exchange student, a season pass to all football games. Above center: Clutching their balloons, football team members await their turns to be in¬ troduced to the student body. Opposite page, below: Seniors cheer their loudest to “Victory!” Left: JV cheerleader Becki Cecii presents Mike Oliff and Steve Perlik, repre¬ sentatives of the football team, with a balloon for each team member.
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Forecasts excellent Preseason football practice was a true test of the players’ dedication. The grueling three to four hour practice sessions began twice a day on the morning of August 14. It immedi¬ ately became obvious how each athlete had spent his summer, as tests were given to de¬ termine the speed, strength, agility, and en¬ durance of the candidates. These included, among others, exercises in weight-lifting, 40 yard sprints, 15 yard backwards sprints, bench jumps for quickness, and the infamous 3x300, scourge of all good linemen. The results were compared with spring testing, and the “Top 22”, the squad’s 22 best-condi¬ tioned players, were picked. The first week of practice consisted mainly of running drills which did not require the use of pads. It was during this time the players learned the true meaning of the word “thirst”, as temperature and humidity both seemed stuck in the 80’s or 90’s. A new drill called “Five-Fifths” or “Mile with a Smile” was in¬ troduced and run every Monday. The number of candidates began to dwindle as people cut themselves. A few Offensive and Defensive meetings were held to teach various plays and sets. Old game films were sometimes shown as teaching aids, and Coach Henry’s wildmen were forced to exercise their mental capacities. Equipment was soon issued, and then the real work began. It seemed that the purpose of the pads was to make practice hotter. And it was hot. Water breaks were few and far be¬ tween as the serious business of “Line ’em up and hit” got underway. Now and then a wel¬ come rain fell, offering some relief. Sideline drills, ball drills, and everybody’s favorite, “Lover’s Lane”, a one-on-one matchup, oc¬ cupied much of practice time. In between practices, players returned home to grab a bite to eat and to sleep. A quick dip in a pool massaged the sore bones and muscles that the next day’s practice always brought back. Finally, the team started to shape up. A few early scrimmages provided experience for the rookies who managed to stick it out, and reminded the veterans what competition was like. The team did well in these, a good omen for the season to come.
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