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

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Muscular strength is essential for the uneven bars as demonstrated by Leslie Tice in the mid-season pep rally. Poise helps create a colorful floor-ex routine, and Maureen Ranney competes in a home meet against Madison. Girls' Gymnastics 107

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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

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Transition characterized the Boys' Varsity Gymnastics team, with a new coach, new practice techniques, and an overall change of attitude. Once a casual group of gymnasts, the team was molded, disciplined, and worked hard through the efforts of Coach Debbie Naquin. A typical practice consisted of weight lifting, strenuous stretching and strengthening exercises, and individual attention on routines. Although a few newcomers tried out for the team, the majority was made up of returning gymnasts. Experience seemed to be the key to success, as the team members showed their hard work and progressed rapidly as the season continued. Concentrating on form and control, Phil Row-ley performs an L-seat on the parallel bars. Routine warm-ups are required before prac- Strength is essential for the still rings. Tim ticc; stretching the muscles prevents injuries. Guy pauses for breath during his routine. 108 Boys' Gymnastics