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

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Construction for the Godspell production began long before school started. The cast and crew added new dimensions to the Marshall stage by extending three platforms over the front row seats, allowing the actors to perform closer to the audience. Drama Cut' - froxl rev: Liv» Swicker. Sandy SacRrccwr. Wn Johnson, Kandy Ayer . Cindy Seelig. Karen Tar era. Jane Cot-rello; Second row; Betty Winters. Kathy Shannon. Cene Schrecengott. Rosie Arthur, Jill Evans. Can Smith. Cathy McMorris, Steve Barber; Third re ip: Edit Smith. Lisa Dvortcak. Grace Taylor. Mary Betlor. Sam Shelton. Bruce Hit vin. Jane. Gilmore. Enk Zenone. Scott Pierce. Adam Lynn; Bark rote: Brenda Calhoun. Kim Anderson. Kevin O’Brien. Startled by the Ghost of Christmas Past, Matt Thespians — Cathy McMorris, Jane Gilmore, Rau, as Scrooge, is frightened by eerie sounds Scott Pierce, Randy Ayers, Cindy Seelig. in A Christmas Carol. Attractive signs and posters inspired students to attend performances. This sign is part of the extensive publicity for Codspell. Drama Club — Thespians 157

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Getting into the act Dramatic productions would not have existed without dedication and work put into plays by talented students. The success of performances was determined largely by the participation of able and interested students. Many of the lead roles in productions were performed by members of the honorary Thespian Society. Drama students were eligible for membership in the group by earning a certain number of points toward entering the organization. Points were scored by taking part in various activities of the Drama Department. Besides participation in Marshall's major productions, Thespians performed smaller shows. Spoon River and A Christmas Carol were staged before January. The backbone of plays was provided by drama students. Most of these students were active members of the Drama Club. The club not only performed but served as an audience as well. They viewed three Broadway hits in spring, when they visited New York City on the annual trip. The club consisted of dedicated cast and crew members who enjoyed the performing arts. Costumed as a harlot, Thespian Kathy Kinsolving belts out Turn Back, O Man during a performance of Godspell. 156 Drama Club — Thespians

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Voices reach noted perfection Various voices blended to make up Marshall's choirs. Singing students filled the music department with melodies all year long, as they rehearsed for performances and built up their vocal skills. The Mixed Choir, consisting exclusively of Freshmen guys and girls, performed at the Christmas, Pop, and Folk Concerts. Their first year of enrollment in the choir program was the beginning of their Marshall singing career. Only females were allowed to participate in the Girls' Ensemble. Although smaller than the ensembles of previous years, the group retained a strong voice quality. This group also performed at various school concerts. Students chosen for the Concert Choir were usually experienced in music, or showed good potential. The choir contained almost forty members. They planned a musical exchange trip to a high school in Cocoa Beach, Florida during the spring. Members of all three choirs performed not only at school, but at other area locations. They sang at the Smithsonian Institution, Australian Embassy, Custis-Lee Mansion, and St. John's at Lafayette Square, to name a few. They were well-received wherever they performed. Cafeteria commotion is not appreciated by Erik Zenone, Mary Bedford, and Jane Gilmore; they prefer a quiet, leisurely lunch together in the choral room, where choir members often spend free time. Previous weeks of practice pay off for the Concert Choir as they perform in full dress at the Winter Concert. Concert Choir - Freni row: Kim Kicketson, Carol Carter. Leigh Harm. Laurie Weiier. Butch Thomas. Janet Fallow, Mary Bedford, Suite Chung. Lori Coughanour. Sharon Spalding: Sccoltd row: Suvan Langehough. Liu Sands. Chip Welsh, Gary Wolfe, Bob Crecn. Erik Zenone, Sandy Wiie, Betsy Gunderman, Carin Parker, Lucy Crim; Third row: Sue Leresche, Phyllis Runyon. Kirk Blandford. Paul Paugher, Eddie Roberts, Debbie Waterman. Janet Bishop. Cathy McMorris. Lynn Butler; Feurtk row: Vicky Lewis, Nancy Muf. llna . Lynn Blumer, Will PKaris. Jon Shumaker. Joe Holt. Rene Carlson. Emily Vafiadou. Kathleen Hudson. Heather Quinn, Patty Moore; Bark row: Cheryl Branch. Jessie Ryabik, John Rodgers. Brian Finchum, Scott fierce. Mike Welsh. Sean Ford. Cindy Cummings. Jane Gilmore, Mary Ryan. 158 Mixed Choir — Girl's Ensemble — Concert Choir