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

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Directing the Freshmen offense is a heavy position — capably filled by Dan Doty. Carroll Johnson symbolizes the depressed feelings experienced by many of the Frosh players.

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Defensive back Phil Rowley psychs himself up before the McLean game. but retains enthusiasm Fulfilling their function as servants to the varsity, the JV squad relinquished some of their more talented members and the result was a less than successful season. Because of the small number of candidates, rumors spread that there would be no JV roster. But a squad was organized and the team plunged into the season, to emerge with a 2-6 record. Despite the poor record, a strong defense and capable offense were sometimes visible, and the team managed to retain a sense of accomplishment. Quarterback 8ob Early directs the JV offense in a 16-14 victory over Oakton. Bob Early sneaks a punt by a couple of attacking Cougars.

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Struggling through a dismal season, the Freshman Football team managed a 2-6 record. The reason behind this seemed to the players to be more than just inexperience. One major factor was considered to be the generally neglected attitude given the freshmen. Spectator turnouts were small and support was sparse. Despite this discouraging atmosphere which enveloped the program, the squad did manage to win a couple of games — mute testimony to the fact that there was indeed talent on the team. Sometimes fielding a punt is a lot like snagging a meteorite. Rick Lowe boots the Statesmen out of a fourth and 15 situation. 117 Looking sharp on the field can psyche opponents more effectively than stats.