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

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W absorbs technique Building a strong JV team in any scholastic sport is quite an accomplishment. In the past, the JV team's sole purpose was to try and develop potential talent for varsity squads. The adage proved true as the Girls' JV Basketball team had a fine season, while building a winning record and improving skills for future competition on the varsity level. The JV girls molded together to formulate a well-rounded offensive and defensive machine. With a combination of Sophomores and Freshmen on the starting five, the JV girls did surprisingly well against competitors with more experienced personnel. Netting outstanding victories over disorganized opponents, the team lived down the typical JV image. Through excellent coaching and a wealth of self-determination on the player's part, the JV girls accomplished their goals of gaining the necessary tools to further their individual basketball careers. Overpowering the opposition, Linda Kearney takes control of the jump ball and later puts it up with the assistance of Wanda Morton. Strategy is carefully planned among the players with Coach Terri Conroy and the Varsity coach, Pat Bcrgan. Girls' JV Basketball 105

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Deftly dribbling the ball around a menacing Falls Church player, Mary Beth Butler looks for a clear path to the basket. Combinations work effectively if the plans are studied carefully. Liz Whiting dribbles the ball while teammates cooperate. A jump rope sits near Wanda Morton as she peacefully awaits her turn to participate in practice drills. Perfect placement of the ball is achieved by Wanda Morton and Mary Beth Butler as they score two more points against Falls Church. Girls' V Basketball - Front row: Mary Beth Butler, Wanda Morton, Liz Whiting, Debbie Sanders, Janet Hlavin, Jean Mussoneli, Terri Chumley; Back row: Elizabeth Libby, Meg Coll, Phyllis Shrader, Linda Kearney, Diane Coady, Cheryl Decker, Suzette Long. 104 Girls' JV Basketball

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Gymnasts Crowded closets, broken bar plates, and wrinkled mats greeted the Girls' Gymnastics Team at the start of the season. The unevens and the beam were difficult to get to because of unnecessary equipment and broken ping pong tables, which cluttered the apparatus closet. These were soon organized as well as possible, however, and the obstacle was overcome. Attitude was the key to success for the gymnastics team. Individualism prevailed at the beginning of the season, and an all-important feeling of team unity was lacking. The extra-spirited Fairfax team, however, opened many eyes by displaying extreme amounts of enthusiasm at the first meet. The team lost, but an overnight transformation occurred within the attitudes and views of the gymnasts. At the Stuart meet, the team's new attitude was completely different. Enthusiasm and spirit assisted the team in achieving their first victory. Subtly expecting to be beaten by Madison, former District Champs with an undefeated record, the Stateswomen performed excellently as a team and discontinued the Warhawk's perfect record. Hopes were high for the following meets, and the gymnasts expected to do well in District and Regional competition. New skills were learned, attitudes were formed, and an overall feeling of accomplishment rounded off the season. Perfect form and control is exhibited by Betsy Bemazani as she performs her balance beam routine for the pep rally crowd. CirW Cymiusfic - Front row: David Bemarani. mgr. , Leslie Tice. Anne Sumter. EUyne Slarliper, Debbie Futco, Tim Cuy. mgr.; Srrond row: Kathy Heath, Shawn Schmalenbach, Marian Jones, Lucy KingSe. Diane Jonet, Maureen Scott; Brel row: Pam Berg. Maureen Ranney. Betsy Bcmarani, Cindy McIntyre, Kathy Young. utarm up to enthusiasm 106 Girls' Gymnastics