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

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CAA - Freni raw: Kathy Finan. Betsy Luxford. Ann Langolls, Bc ky Tate; Second row: Kathy Co . Nancy Lynn Mostly. Ann Sumser, Lynn MeKnight; Third row: Cindy Smith. Theresa Garrison, Kathy H alh. Elizabeth Libby. Mary B lh Butler. Back row: Tammy Swanson. Sarah Mahoney, Lorn Pullman. Sis Spriggs. Linda Kearney. Beverly Baird Proudly displaying a poster of his hero. Captain Kirk, Mr. Jeff Ring poses for a photo before a Star Trek Club meeting. Prp Chi - Front row: Cathy Stanton. Clna DiMassimo. Betsy Bernazani. Kathy Key; Second row: Beth Seely. Denise Simons, Barbara Manning, Diane McLeod. Cindy Herbert, Diane Buhl; Back row: Carol 8urch tt. Lynnda Dyke. Nancy Simon. Mary Clines, Elaine Manning. Rita Beriunrani. Ms. Stacy Zistios. Star Trek Cfui - frcuit rote: Wes Johnson, Mike Spalding; Back row: Wally Rumbargor, Steve Barber. Adam Lynn. Doug Babcock. 154 GAA — Star Trek — Pep Club

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Becoming a distinguished expert was the dream of every rifleman at the beginning of the year. Every Wednesday starting in September and continuing throughout the year, the Rifle Club loaded their guns into sponsor Chet Twentymen's van and started out on a long and ambitious trip to Libby Pistol Range at Fort Belvior. During the early months of the school year, the gunsmen practiced their skills in preparation for matches which were held in December. Four of the best marksmen were chosen for the Rifle Team, which entered the actual competition against other schools in the area. The main competition was based on Postal Matches. In these matches, one student could score as many as 100 points at one time. The setup was two sheets of paper with five targets on each, with only one shot per target allowed. Scores were tallied according to where the shot penetrated the paper. The positions from which the shots were fired varied from prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing. Althought he squad never led in the standings, they were competi- A demonstration of the prone position is exemplified by Martin Blaylock and Chet Twentymen as Sukhvindcr Sekhon watches carefully. tive. One thing was learned by the ambitious riflemen — the ability to compete in an individual sport. The students felt their involvement with the Rifle Club proved to be a worthwhile experience. Coupled with the personal satisfaction gained from an individual effort, Forensics gave its members a chance to individually speak out in competition against other students from area schools. Individual events included prose and poetry reading, extemporaneous speaking, original oratory, and a spelling event. In the county, nearly 20 schools competed each month at a give school. They competed for trophies for the schools and for themselves. About 20 students participated in Marshall's Forensics program and religiously attended weekly meetings in order to gain experience and skills. Personal gains for these students included the ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups, as well as a skill in interpretive reading of all kinds. Forensics activities involved quality people who enjoyed communications, exchanges, and competition. Practice makes perfect. Pam Coady recites poetry from an English book in preparation for competition. Forensics Club - Front row: Matt Rau, Nancy Bannister; Back row: Butch Thomas, Margaret Lee, Phil Holland, Pam Coady, Randy Ayers. Alone on the pistol range during a practice session, Joe Johnson prepares to shoot.

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Pep Club members Carol Burchett, Diane Buhl, and Diane McLeod talk about the last Friday night game. GAA — Star Trek — Pep Club 155 interest A relatively unknown organization, the Girls Athletic Association provided greatly appreciated encouragement and support for female athletes. Meeting in the girls' team room, the GAA planned programs to raise money. These funds helped purchase facilities needed by the girls' athletic department and bought GAA pins, which were awarded to active members of the club. Frequently, volleyball games were held during meetings. Long-lost status on the grounds of GCM was regained by thePep Club as they emerged from being an insignificant group to a morale-boosting spirit club. Artistic posters, urging Statesmen to perform their best in sports events, covered the walls. Sitting as a group at various games, the Pep Club performed their duties as spirit-pushers and cheered the Statesmen to victory. Finally making themselves known to the student body, the Pep Club added spice to the spirit of Marshall. The television show was discontinued several years ago, but according to members of Marshall's Star Trek Club, Star Trek lives forever. Trekkies gathered after school to watch film clips of the show, discuss science-fiction books, make computer printouts of the Starship Enterprise, and portray their favorite characters. Clingons and slime monsters were unwelcome at club meetings, but no restrictions were placed on any other creatures wishing to participate in club activities. Part of a nationwide fad, the club grew in popularity as the year progressed. Loyal trekkies made plans to attend a Star Trek convention in the spring. Senior Ann Langalis stops in her tracks to listen and watch the events at the athletic banquet. Stunned by Adam Lynn's phaser gun, Wes Johnson falls into a trance as Orphus Evans pauses from setting up the Star Trek elections.