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

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Experiencing the finest start in years, Coach Ed Henry’s Varsity Statesmen seemed unchallenged in district competition. Opening the season against a strong Falls Church team, the Statesmen held off the Jaguar’s final touchdown drive, to gain their first victory, 7-0. No great difficulties were en¬ countered by the team in the follow¬ ing two contests, against Edison and Yorktown. Marshall held these opponents scoreless with excellent performances by the defense. Breaking Marshall’s shut-out streak, Herndon scored two touch¬ downs in the final half of a 28-12 Statesman victory. After winning its fourth in a row, the Statesmen beat Langley in front of the rain-soaked Homecoming Crowd.

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Combination of minds and bodies made Marshall Cross Country the winning team it was. Completing an undefeated, dual meet season. Marshall overcame the pain barrier to outstride competing runners. This triumphant season was marred only by a tie with Oakton. While in dividuals had excellent perform¬ ances, it was team effort as a whole that made GCM unbeatable. Run¬ ning in a closely knit pack, few gaps were left between Marshall runners With the superb coaching of John Schlogl, Cross Country maintained Marshall’s winning tradition. This Page, above: Running against Madison, George Clay comes in for the Statesmen Left: Coach John Schlogl keeps the watch over runners. Below center: Jim Coady sets himself mentally for the long race ahead Opposite page, far left: Dave Watt and Tommy Barnes push for the last few strides. Above center: Marshall and McLean runners tense as they line up for the start.