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

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Soccer sets new goals Developing a young group into a seasoned soccer team was the new aim of the coaches. Although the squad was graced with the presence of only three seniors, it was success¬ fully beefed up by the return of many juniors and sophomores from last year ' s team. The players were determined to prove themselves and make soccer a major sports at¬ traction at Marshall. Sports 241

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I Opposite page, Above: Strenuous exercises are necessary before games and practices to prevent pulls and strains. Opposite page, Below: Chas Sumser sends a soccer ball into orbit, Pele style. Right: Jeff Stein heads the ball downfield. Above: A soccer can¬ didate boots a kick off into the opposition ' s territory. 240

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Slated with one of the finer tennis teams of recent years, Mr. John Gouldin and his asphalt special¬ ists compiled a formidable record in one of the tougher districts. The team was well-balanced; juniors and seniors manned the top posi¬ tions on the ladder. The seventh through tenth men on the ladder kept the top six men on their toes, as they jockeyed for varsity posi¬ tions. Consistant quality was the result of daily competition. The dream to play at Forest Hills is the goal of many tennis players, but the possi¬ bility of having a court like it is the wildest dream of all. This year ' s team may have been the igniting spark in renovating the poor courts that the team was forced to play on. Even though the caliber of the team was so high and talent was abun¬ dant in the supporting ranks, the rundown asphalt courts were all that the team could muster. This seemed degrading to the Marshall tennis team, who deserved equip¬ ment and facilities fitting a squad vieing for a district title with the likes of Regional Champs, York- town. - • , 242