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

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m Individualism breeds respect

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Powerful Frosh earn district title

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Despite a typically disapointing season record-wise, the JV squad developed encouragingly. Also helpful to both the JV and Varsity were tips and ideas from ex-Marshall grapplers wrestling in college. Wrestling was a unique sport. While, for the sake of their school pride, they strove for a good team record, it was not necessarily the main concern of Coach Nicholas Hilgert. Emphasized was individual dedication, as competetors worked toward the post-season tournament. Respect for other wrestlers' style and technique led to cooperative practice sessions between teams during the tournament. This emphasis on the indi- vidual's personal devotion and spirit of mutual help was evident as the Statesmen produced four state title hopefuls. With their first win coming in their third match, against Chantilly, the Statesmen broke a long string of losses. They continued to stumble through the season, however, and emerged with a 3-9 record. Triumphs were over Chantilly, Bishop Ireton, Langley, and McLean Senior Lyle Gehlert grimmaces as Bob Brill, of the unlimited weight class, practices his holds. JV wrestler Gary Curt pins his opponent.