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

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y n 166 Creativity. Emphasized from the very beginning, rookies and seasoned staff members of the Columbian alike were urged to attend a summer workshop. Located between a cornfield and a pea crop in the mid-westem town of Muncie, Indiana, it became the home for twenty eager Columbian staffers for one to two weeks. With a fresh outlook, preparations for the year began. Upon the first of five deadlines, great pains were taken to break in the new staff. Newcomers not yet used to the odd hours (1:00 a.m.) and working conditions (warped croppers) were soon accustomed to the trial and tribulation associated with being a staff member. Here's my copy. You won't like it, but here it is. Copy customarily, as the written portion or grey block of each page, proved to be a major obstacle. Frequently illegible essays were prevented from entering the book by one lone copy section, which brought out a distinctive flair and more life to sometimes sorry copy. This place looks like a pig pen! Occasionally, living conditions became unbearable. Wading knee-deep in what seemed to be wall-to-wall paper, an innocent custodian armed only with a broom, dust pan, and radio could enter a state of shock upon seeing the unbelievable mess. Popcorn, smashed green M M's and empty film containers along with the occasional spilled Tab were all major assets to the well-being of the resident mice. Have you sold your six dollars worth of candy yet? With an in the red of over Cofamhan - Trent rev. Aimer B Iint. Brucr HUvin. L«!if Rmglc. Donna Cnuro. Dtanna Cabo . David Bart HI; Second row: St v» Dapogny. J»ff Miruvrtt. Um Pat«von. 8«ky Brrn-nan. Brian Hewitt, Drannr Ev run«ycr. Su Via, Karrn Van Duy . Third rev Jody Spooner. Carol Matthew . Ann Walker, KeUey Stol e; fourth row: Mike Welah. Diane HUvin. Sammy Shelton; Back row Kathy Heath. Call Bartholomew. Call Martin. Darlene Faulkner. Jennifer Cooper. Sotie De-Carlo. Beeky Cuthbemon. Tom DePatquale. Margaret Lee; Not pictured: JiD Evan . Charlie Feeney. Steve Mathew . Debbie Parrott. Columbian $2,000, the staff was faced with the task of reversing colors. Seeing black by making green was the only possible way of reaching such a goal. Each new week brought the sweet smell of candy confections, bringing with it the sweet smell of money. Pushing candy was easy as junk food junkies began seeking out the unwilling salesmen. Gradually sales paid off, and for the first time in several years the staff was without a shortage in funds. I'm hungry. Who's going out for dinner? Overworked and underfed, the only real break came with the announcement of dinner. Wanting a hot meal instead of a cold sandwich, hungry staffers ventured out of the sub-zero chill factor of the darkroom, and the semi-freeze of the Columbian room to fill their tummies with nutritious Trigger steaks, tacos, french fries and chow mein. After returning from dinner, steady work without interruption (?) resumed. I'm going crazy! I swear I'm going crazy! Trapped within the displeasing confines of the nauseating chartreuse Columbian room, or the midnight black of the darkroom, late nights with little sleep could sometimes bring out the looniness within even the most mild-mannered staff member. Adult Education classes were compelled to slam their doors as sinister screams, evil laughs, books slamming against walls, and suspicious words drifted down the halls. New members were either tempted to join in the pressure releasing or look on with amazement and disbelief. Whose house are we going to this weekend? Unsuspecting parents opened their hearts and homes to a wild mob of yearbook staffers. Within moments, a spotless basement became a disaster area identical to the trash-infested room at school. Food still heavy on their minds, grocery runs and kitchen raids were plotted and carried out by staff members. By the end of the weekend parents' nerves were shot and cupboards were bare. Excuse me sir, does this subway go anywhere but Columbia U.? With the arrival of spring, staff members packed their bags and boarded a bus leaving for New York City. Although the main reason for the trip was to enrich budding year-bookers through seminars at Columbia University, a large majority skipped classes to wander in amazement around the Big Apple. Nights on Broadway were very appealing and within easy reach only half a block up the street from the flea-bag hotel. Finding a wide variety of entertainment, every moment brought a new experience not to be forgotten. Only an hour and eleven minutes before my ride comes! Time seemed to have a way of standing still when staff members were eager to get home to their nice, warm beds. With deadlines over, the long wait for the finished product began. Whether or not the book would be accepted by Marshall students made little difference as the staff had given their all to accomplish what had developed, and special moments would be remembered for years to come. I can't find my copy ... I quit!

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Teams drill for perfection Every day after school and twice a week during the summer, the Drill Team practiced routines. Performing at all home football games and various pep rallies and basketball games, the 27-girl squad strove for perfection. In order to broaden their skills with new ideas, four girls from the squad attended a camp held by the National Spirit and Sports Camp at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. They learned different routines, three of which were performed at football games. The Drill Team supported the Cross Country, Field Hockey, Girls' Tennis, Soccer, and Baseball teams (besides Football and Basketball). They bestowed their best wishes by baking goodies and making locker signs for the team. Competition with all the drill teams in the Fairfax County area was held at Marshall on December 4, with the squad performing unofficially. This enabled the team to watch other teams perform and get rated. Plans for a joint performance with the Madison pom-pom squad at our home basketball game were made. A trip to the beach at the end of the year was also scheduled. Band-Drill Team relations were good and appreciation was shown by the squad in the cakes baked for the musicians. Band members honored the Georgie Girls at Homecoming when they presented the Drill Team and Majorettes with mums. Twirling at home football games and two basketball games, the Majorettes experimented with new and better routines. Because of the mix-up at Homecoming, the annual fire routine was cancelled. The two-baton routine performed at the Madison pep rally exhibited the squad's skill and hours of practice. A break was taken between the football and basketball season, before the four-girl squad and one alternate began work on their special effect, a black light routine. Red. while, and blue flags added to the Majorettes' special routine. Lori Simpson performs for football spectators, while Georgie Girl Barbara Ein patiently stands at attention, waiting for her performance, which is next. In step, the Drill Team and Band march to an early-season football game, where pre-game and halftime performances will be given. 168 Drill Team — Majorettes