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

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Put ThAT nose to tIie fjitiNd stone Early morning light illuminates the front of the school as students prepare for their first day of classes. Confident from the experience he gained on Frosh Day, Freshman Eddie Ragelis approaches school on the real first day. Nonchalant about the first day of school. Junior Jean Zbel ignores the front hall chaos as she waits for lunch to end. 10 First Day

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mm Turning Woke up, fell out of bed, Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup. And looking up 1 noticed I was late. Found my coat and grabbed my hat Made the bus in seconds flat . . . A Day in (he Life, Lennon and McCartney, Maclcn Music Inc, BMI only three a ysfa week didn't intefere too mirch with student life. Activities took place and students enjoyed participating in the non-academic side of high school. Whether it was cheering at a football game, dancing, going to a party or a concert, or just plain goofing around, students who were enjoying life were tuming on! JV cheerleader Laura Zaleski presents a cake to football players Arthur Williams and Richard Sharpe. Students sometimes fell into a rut. The daily routine was not always the same, though, when there was something special to do after school. Details such as late buses coming Late activity buses will operate only three (3) days a week — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Office assistants Ronnie Moore and Tim Clark share responsibilities while office secretaries have their lunch.

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Undistracted by her classmates' indifference, Robin Barnes is attentive to her new teacher's instructions. Beside her, Robbie Beausoliel exhibits a contemplative mood. The new Freshmen class principal, Ms. Claudia Chaillc, assumes her role on Frosh Day by helping Grace Hart and Kathy Key find their way on their first day at Marshall. Do you remember your Freshmen Orientation, commonly referred to as Frosh Day? You probably do, because it's not an easy day to forget. That bewildered feeling as you wander through the maze of halls, trying to find your geography class. That terrible fear that your new classmates will laugh at you as you walk into the room. That empty feeling in your stomach when you discover none of your friends are in any of your classes. That utter chaos when teachers throw insurance, medical, and school forms in your face. And that feeling of relief when you discover that your fears are unfounded. And why do upperclassmen go to Frosh Day? Maybe to reminisce with old friends and teachers before school resumes. Maybe to laugh, mimick, and gawk at the new crop of rookies. Or maybe they just don't have anything else to do. Whatever the reactions to Freshmen Orientation are, Frosh Day helps prepare students for the fateful first day of school. As a preview of the coming school year, the first day of school helps students adjust to the high school routine. Regrets at seeing summer fade give way to the happiness of reunions with old friends. As they receive new instructions and schedules, and adjust to new teachers and classes, students realize they're back to the old grind. First Day 11