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

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Unusually active tor a language club, the Russian Club proved to lx? inventive in their projects. Holding their meetings during class, the Russian Club planned an excursion to Kampkins, a bookstore run by two old Russian women. For the most part, the money earner! from the club's bake sales was spent on recreational picnics. Hindered by a very small membership, the French Club remained surprisingly active. Early in the year, plans were discussed for a trip to Quebec. Soirees (French evening parties) were held by various club meml ers and trips to local restaurants were considered. Despite problems with membership, the French club actively pursued the mystique of the French language. German Club — Bottom row: Sum Babcock Maureen Ranney, Becky Shinn, Michaela Seemann; Second row: Tina Shang. Carin Parker, Nathalie Hughes. Polly Ritter, Jessie Rvabik, Jane Gilmore, Sherrvl Daugherts. Third row: Darlene Faulkner, Linda Blanchard, Wayne Amos, Tom 8arrick. Don Freudentha. Thriving in a flurry of activity, the Latin Club was comprised of the students of Marshall's only Latin class. Meetings were held during school hours, as often as needed. Highlighting the Club's year was a Saturnalia festival held at Lake Brad-dock High School, when all the Latin Clubs in Fairfax gathered for a recreation of the famous ancient festival. Latin Club members attendee! a performance of Julius Caesar at a Arena Russian Club — Bottom row: Jody Lannen, Nathalie Hughes, Marian Jones; Second row: XU Michael Hedlesky, Ann Conjura, Richard Brown, Toby Demczko, Thom McLeod; Third row: Kathy O'Brien, Felicia Bulka, Joe Napier, Steve See-hafer, Brian Messing. Latin Club — Bottom Row: Jim Porter, Becky Cuthlx-rlson. Helen Jones; Second Row: Barbara Mosely, lane Dawkins, Carol Buckler; Third Row: Terry Blankenship, Haven Schrecengost, Gene Schrecengost; Top Row: Kevin Reynolds, David Casey, Bob Eady. 84

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Experienced marksi Marksmen Combining a large membership with I organization, the Rifle Club started off 1 with a bang! Early organizational meetings concentrated with the explanation of rules for competition. Individual and group excellence was stressed in addition to rifle safety. Twice a week Marshall's marksmen I commuted to Landon School in Mary- I land for practice and competition. Less I experienced members practiced the art I compete of projecting a shot at a bulls eye fifty feet away. For more experienced members the ladder competition was employed and five top marksmen competed with other schools in several events. Individual and group competition resulted in the improvement of riflery skills. Members ended the year with a full understanding of this growing sport. David Ostroski uses a 22-caliber rifle. Rifle Club — Bottom Ross: Mike Flagg. Dave Os troski, Jeff Clayton; Top Rovs: Jeff Cohen. David Nagurney, Greg Brown. Ann Segrest, Steve Rieth, Mr. Chester Twentyman, Tracy Tillotson, Steve Tillman, Mike Hardesty, Doup Rowley, Dric Snow, Mr. Arthur Holdt. Butch Farrell; Not Pictured: Don Nickerson, Mike Mewborn, Tom Tillotson, Dennedy Paynter, Steve Shires. 83

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Stage. Perhaps the most interesting activity was the Latin Bowl — a Romanized version of It's Academic. The Latin Club, though small in number, proved a dead language doesn't always yield a dying culture. Latin Club members share a Roman (east, in roughly authentic second century garb and with equally authentic food. Foreign customs experienced Spanish Club — Bottom row: Dana Wenzel. Barbara Irish, Annette Costello. Debbie Warhurst, Cathy Stanton. Sara Chavez; Second row: Barbara Logan, Desiree Anderson, Chen Christian. Sheryl Little, Pat Horton. Michaela Francis, Susan For-bush. Third row: Tiare Wilson. Beth Barteil, Barbara Brazas. Sheila Bernier. Linda Sheridan, Vivian De Los Rios, Miriam De Los Rios; Fourth row: »n Melichar, Roy Lashbrook, Steve Vandivier. Steve Seehafer, Margarita Contreras, Natalie Sheehi, Brian Hewitt. French Club — Bottom row: Mary VVignolas, Robin Dexter; Second row: Karen Wolfe, Richard Claore. Cindy Conaty. Third row: Donna Hansen, Mary Hayes, .Mark Schifflin, Scott Sorenson. HI Striving to earn the funds needed to support a Bolivian foster child, the Spanish Club sponsored a number of successful bakesales. Participation in a Charity Fair also aided the club's financial status. Members donated items for sale and manned the colorfully decorated booth. A well-attended and greatly enjoyed Christmas Dinner hosted a Spanish speaking guest. In addition, Latin American students attending Marshall were invited to join in the festivities. Trips to restaurants and informative meetings rounded out the Spanish culture and customs presented throughout the year by the Spanish Club. German Club — Gummi Bears right? Well yes, but there was more to the club than those infamous chewies. As in previous years the club participated in the Octoberfest, a holiday celebrated in the early fall. The members also had a Christmas party which included caroling in German. Various other activities rounded out the social schedule. Speaking the club's language was not a prequiste to joining the German Club. Membership was extended to anyone interested in German life and customs. Several of Marshall's foreign students were also asked to participate in an effort to make them feel more involved and comfortable within the school. 85