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

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Nonchalantly looking over a list of suggested Last-minute adjustments to the projector ena-French Club activities, Jonathan Casey selects blc Jana Michler and Kim Estancona to show a those which appeal to him. slide presentation of Spanish-speaking coun- tries. Enjoying a private joke, Susan Gordon and Laurie Albert amuse themselves at a Spanish Club meeting, where they obtained boxes of sourballs to sell. Open to discussion, French Club president Richard Calore requests suggestions pertaining to the trip to Quebec. 140 French — Spanish

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Russian Club - Front row: Nguyen Tu, Ethan Allison, Mr. Michael Hedlcsky, Marian Jones; Back rxoo: Randy Bates, Tobin Demsko, Erie Allison, Phil Holland. German Club - Front row: Carin Parker, Lori Coughanour, Sheryl Daugherty, Tracy Wam- fler, Betsy Bemazani, Mary Bemazani, Karen choumacher; Second row: Tom Merten, Betsy Gunderman, Jere Bedford, Jim Waldeck, Wayne Amos, Bruce Babcock; Back row: Eileen Lowry, Jessie Ryabik, Linda Blanchard, Joe Johnston, Debbie Martin, Don Freudenthal. One option has been turned down, so Betsy Gunderman, Karen Schoumacher, Jere Bedford, Eileen Lowry, and Bruce Babcock ponder alternatives for their next monthly activity.

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Separate languages parallel activities Ethnic emphases of the two cultures differ, but the French Club and the Spanish Club were similar in many ways. Discussions of visits to foreign lands, field trips to local restaurants, and involvement in the International Week were activities of both clubs. The major topic of discussion at French Club meetings was a trip to Quebec, Canada, planned for spring. Financed individually by club members who wished to go, the trip absorbed much of the club's attention. Spring break also was the time for the Spanish Club's trip to Spain. Exploration of various cities was the theme of this cultural experience. The trip was funded by the students who wanted to participate in it. An excursion to the Chez Andr£ restaurant gave French Club members the opportunity to practice their language and test French cuisine. Crepes and pastries also were available to club members and other students at Marshall's International Fair. Sampling foods prepared by Spanish Club members took place after club business was discussed. A Spanish meal was enjoyed at a local restaurant on a club field trip, which was financed by club dues. Spanish students also contributed to the International Fair. With a 3.0 grade point average and a 3.6 language average, students were eligible for the Spanish and French Honor Societies. Strictly honorary, the clubs recognized students for their academic achievements, while club inactivity reigned overall. Entertainment in the form of a slide show at a Spanish Club meeting captures the attention of Laurie Thompson. French Club - Front row: Sandy Chin'Fong, Diane Mulvey; Back row: Clint Butler, Anna-Marie Cook. Spanish Club - Front row: Kim Estancona, Sue Gordon, Jim Andrade, Second row: Emily Vaf-iadou, Naiomi Kooritzky, Todd Lockhart, Carol Conjura, Lyn Ramsay, John Watson, Third row: Karen Spanos, D'ann Dantzler, Laurie Thompson, Grace Taylor, Dee-Anna James, Pamela Reed, Leigh Harris, Back row: john Muse, Mark Whitfield. French — Spanish 141