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

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Reaching for a plate for his grilled burgers, Mr. Ron McWilliams prepares to fill up on food at the annual band picnic. Drummer Kyle Boyer waits behind him. I‘ti Band - Freni roar: Keith Turner. Tom Wood . David Thornburg. Sherryt Daugherty. Creg Dawson; SrteicJ rose. Bruce Baird, Steve McCarthy, Kelly Lone; Third raw; Chris Rerui. Chris O'Neill. Jim Casey. Robert Raster, Cerry Lancia nd. Roger Hudson, Mike Baxter. Concert Band - Front row: Susan Bowman. Ethan Allison. Laurie Tanner. Tracy llcrsch. Marjorie Snodgrass. Susanne Bartlett. Debbie Little; Second row: James Raville. Mary Maryola . Jose Clemente. Colleen Trotter, Kimberly Hamer, Vicky Vafiadou. Sun Kim; Third row: Forest Wagner. Judy Spooner, Christine Common. James Feeney. Diane Webber. John Ryabik. Kevin Cleavrr. Jennifer Sands. Sam GiBette; Fourth raw: John ( Alexander. Chris Hardesty. Tammy Lima. Charles Denno. Doug Babcock. Jack Anderson. John Riec. Chris Wise; Bart row: Jimmy Cooper, David Smerdzinski, Mike Holland. Keith Dawn. An oversized, colorful tie is worn as a prank by wrestler Steve Anderson on the day of a match, as he trumpets during his band period. Bands 163

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Good vibrations sound off The departure of their old director of many years forced the bands to adjust to a new leader. They had few problems getting used to their new director, though, and concentrated on developing their musical skills. Rookies in the band program usually wound up in Concert Band. This band was meant to give young performers a chance to gain experience. They played in the Winter Concert in December and in the final concert at the end of the year. More experienced band performers used their musical talents in the Wind Ensemble. They played in the Winter Concert, the spring concert, and the Langley Wind Ensemble Festival. Wind Ensemble members were eligible to try out at Regional Band competitions. If they made Regional Band, they performed in a Regional concert in February. They also could progress to State competition. Invited to perform at the Capital Centre for a Washington Capitals hockey game. Wind Ensemble members were excited about the prospect of playing for an audience of thousands. They were disappointed, however, when Centre officials un-explainably cancelled their date. Selected from Wind Ensemble members, the Jazz Band brought lively music to various jazz festivals, pep rallies, and assemblies. Students enjoyed their energetic performances. Social activities brought the bands closer together and gave them a chance to have fun. Besides the annual band picnic in November, several other gatherings were also planned. French horn players Jean Zbel and Cheryl Hamer take time out to chat between songs during a band rehearsal. WiaJ Ensemble - Front rote: Becca Bat . Call Bartholomew. Cindi Han. Kathy Heath. Becky Cuthbcrtvon. Eileen Ferrante. Kim Cunningham, Suun Watt; Second rev: Carole Key, Jams llllcy, Kathy Spooner. Sue Connaughton. Deela KittreD. Kathy Hoeuttler. Kevin Starr. Debt Barber. Mary O'Neil. Maria Combo . Sherry! Daugherty; Third row: Tom Wood . David Thornburg. Keith Turner. Pali Holland, lean Zbel, Cheryl Hamer. Erie Allison. Bob Early; Fourth row: Marty Baxter. Mark Wilton, |im Covey. Simon (lodge . Gerry Langlond. Steve Andervon, Mark Cohen. Kelly Mill . Jeff Hall. Steve Boletehek. Steve McCarthy. Kelly Long; Back row: Doug Engle. Bruce Baird, Chi Shumaker. Danny Fawcett. Mike Newman. Kyle Boyer. Leigh Wall. Jamie Ramo . 162 Bands

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Mispirnts arc rare At the end of the English hall, tucked in a dark comer, a bright yellow room was inhabited by budding journalists who produced the Rank and File. Members of the newspaper staff were assigned articles, hounded for misdeeds, and set to work laying out every issue of the paper in the hidden room. A staff of about 25 students cooperated to create 12 issues of the Rank and File. Reporting and layout skills were emphasized during the year, with each staff member working to increase his abilities for the sake of the paper, and for self-improvement. When each issue was complete, members posed as mailmen delivering copies of the paper to the lockers of all students who had purchased the Block. As in previous years, the newspaper was produced in a magazine format. A new angle was taken toward reporting, though, with several controversial articles published during the year. Students were given the opportunity to voice their opinions in Response, the editorial section of the paper. Other articles run every issue were polls, sports features, and The Flame, a humorous column. Every printed issue of the paper was sent to journalism classes for critiquing. Criticisms by the classes helped the staff make improvements in future editions. Eager to read what a staff member has written, a co-editor of the paper, Morgan Crafts, rips the copy from the typewriter. Rank and File - Front row: Bruce Blanchard, Morgan Crafts, Kim Sober, Carol Conjura, Phil Holland; Second row: Mr. Chuck Cascio, Linda Hiley, Becca Bass, Kevin Starr, Ann Sumser, Sam Gillette, Lucy Ringle, Mike McLeod Anderson, Peter Hodges, Mark Cody; Back row: Elizabeth Libby, Katie Allison, Patty Schmid, Manny Capsalis, Carin Parker, Bruce Flammey, Don Rainey, David Bemazani, Beep Friedlander. 164 Rank and File