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

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Co-Captain of the Math Team, Linda Blanchard fills out a math exam in competition at Marshall. Science Chib - Freni row: Crcg Dina. Paul Schmid. Laura Ad-disco; Second rouv Joe Bremen. Jamie Rsmous. Jeniier Sands: Sari rote. Mr. Keith Toocy. Sean Rickctson, Neil Blandford. Joe Kelly. Richard Haney. Marlin Blaylock. Math Team - Freni row: Becky Culhbertsco, Linda Blanchard, Sherryl Daugherty, Cathy Stanton; Bad rote: Alan Davis. Peter Hodges. Mr. J. K. Singleton, Ed Callaher. Bruce Thompson. Roefclioundt - front rose; Betsy Winters, Lynn McKnight. John Cisleri, Sandy Saegesser. John Burchett; Second rev: Mr. Lewis IJ Fever. Karen Mcdbury. Nalomi Koorttaky, |anet Reynolds. Lisa Swicker; Bari rev: Mr. William Reed. Todd Lockhart, Roger Bowman, Adam l.ynn. Rockhounds — Science — Astronomy — Math Team 151

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Proficiency proves rewarding Star-gazers found a chance to associate with like-minded students at Astromomy Club meetings. Observing meteor showers, constellations, planets, and other astronomical visions kept club members busy throughout the year. Excursions to the Smithsonian Institute for free lectures were frequent. In early Spring, the club explored the equipment at Herndon High School's planetarium. Although not lacking in funds, the club planned to sell doughnuts in January. Their treasury was used to fund field trips. The few astronomy buffs who showed up for the meetings worked to encourage other students to join the club. They attempted to spread their enthusiasm for learning about outerspace. Another club that encouraged learning about science through enjoyable activity was the Rockhound Club. Semi-precious stones were polished, cut, and transformed into eye-catching jewelry. Jewelrymaking was a valuable hobby for members of the club. Their treasures were used as gifts and for personal use. The club's creations were also sold for profit. Equipment needed for stone-polishing was expensive, so the club paid for it by selling their baubles to students and teachers. A display case set up in the library was used to advertise their products. Doughnuts were also sold before school by club members. Although the club is known as the Rockhounds, members usually did not seek out stones from the ground. Most of the rocks were purchased for a small price at a local lapidary shop, as were the settings. The Science Club, meeting every first and third Tuesday of each month, was a new club at Marshall. Students who enjoyed science planned to attend a nearby planetarium in early spring. Several guest lecturers appeared at meetings to inspire the club's curiousity. For mathematically-minded students the Math Team presented challenges. Intending to provide an intellectual atmosphere, the team encouraged students with mathematical interests and abilities to join. Participating in county-wide competition, the team finished with a mediocre, but sufficient record. An unpolished rock is ground to shape by Todd Lockhart as Rockhounds Narla Carlson and Naiomi Kooritzky watch attentively. Melling wax in order to mount a stone, Narla Carlson uses the extensive Rockhound equipment. 150 Rockhounds — Science — Atronomy — Math Team

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Words 81 weapons speak speaker Pam Coady at an afternoon Rifle Club - Front row: Steve Holt, Steve McChesney, Joe Johnson, Lisa Reith; Back row: Craig Gotthaidt, Martin Blaylock, Sukhvinder Sekhon, Chet Twentymcn, Jay Zuspan. Rifle Team: Chet Twentymcn, Steve McChesney, Steve Holt, Joe Johnson, Craig Gotthaidt. Preparations before shooting are essential. Sukhvinder Sekhon and Chet Twentymcn discuss loading procedures. Practices for Forensics were both frequent and necessary. Margaret Lee breaks from studying her speech. 152 Rifle Club — Forensics