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

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History and social studies were among the var-Map$ and other visual aids serve as helpful ious subjects taught in independent open-teaching tools for Mrs. Vangha Vu, the ESI. classroom situations. Trang Mai takes notes instructor. Phuong Quynh Do and Chi Phung from a Virginia map while a visiting ESL stu-listen to her advice on a project. dent from Madison skims through her book. Ebony Club - Front row: Teresa Costner. Robin Robinson, Karen Baily, Corliss Collins; Second row: Francine Beechum, Renea Ford. Annette Jones, Sandy Williams, Ms. Liz Rowe; Third row: Pam Coady, Dale Wallace, Tami Swanson, Sis Spriggs, Juan Daniels, Tim Spriggs; Back row: Laron Moten, Bryan Duncan. Individual work in the ESL classes allows students to progress at their own speed. Hoc Phung and Phuong Quynh Do read textbooks during third period class. Cut-out magazine photos are arranged by Renea Ford and Teresa Costner for the black history month bulletin board. ESL — Ebony 137

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Getting down to heritage Traditional projects were modified by original input from the members of the Ebony Club. Desiring to instigate black awareness among the entire school population, the club attempted to promote respect and unity for all races at Marshall. The club's initial effort was a disco dance after a home basketball game. A radio disc jockey played all the popular disco tunes while dancers boogied to the beat. Unfortunately, the dance didn't attract overwhelming numbers of Marshall students. Outside participants contributed to the success of the dance, though. Instead of the usual one-week stint. Ebony members put plans into effect to extend black history week to a month. Bulletin boards, announcements, and guest speakers were highlights of the project which was held in February. Communication difficulties encountered by not speaking English in an American school were dealt with by the English as a Second Language classes. Vietnamese, Korean, South American and French people were some of the students who assembled in a classroom to eliminate their language problems. School-wide recognition of ESL was increased, as several students tutored the foreign members in English and other academic subjects. Math and science skills especially rose as students began to understand better. Besides improving academically, ESL students developed close ties with the members of their class. Ebony Club president Teresa Costner, the backbone of club leadership, organizes and records ideas for colors, themes, and pictures for the black history bulletin boards. 136 ESL—Ebony

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Accent on interest Fewer students took the languages, but the German, Russian, and Latin Clubs had a large turnout. The enthusiasm and spirit of the members enabled these clubs to experience an eventful year. Ice skating and bowling excursions, a Christmas party, and a progressive dinner were some of the activities planned by the German Club. The group also visited the Old World at Busch Gardens, Virginia. The club met every three weeks to plan their monthly activity. To finance their projects, club members peddled gummi bears and other German de-lectables. Meeting less often than they would have preferred, the Russion Club members made the most of their few activities. Among these were picnics and a trip to Kampkins Book Store, where all the employees speak Russian. The Latin Club hosted a Saturnalia festival, which was attended by Latin clubs from various Fairfax County high schools. The club also participated in Latin bowl competitions against other schools. Trips to restaurants and theaters were also planned. Pondering a club suggestion, Ms. Marisa Laniak decides whether to approve it. Latin Club - Front row: Inta Lusis, Kathy Fi- bury. Sand Saegesser, Randy Ayers, Janet nan, William Shang, David Leonard; Second Reynolds, Tamnw Belinsky; Back row: Cathy row: Jackie Lee, Janclle Cochcnour, Prudence Driscoll, Kirk Blandford, Lani Newcomb, Rochester. Robert Thompson, Greg Dana, Ann Richard Calore. Cody; Third row: Suzanne Krull, Karen Med- 138 German — Russian — Latin Clubs