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

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A change of scene can provide a new perspective on high school life, as several SCA members discovered. They were fortunate to be able to take part in the school exchange program. Exchange trips were limited to active student government members only. Area schools were visited in the fall, with the mutual agreement that they would come to Marshall in the spring. Each high school was chosen on the basis of having some sort of unique characteristic. Langley's Alternative Learning Program, O'Connell's Catholicism, and Fort Hunt's SCA credit program all were deemed interesting aspects of the schools. When the exchange schools visited Marshall, they were shown the in-depth vocational wing and Advanced Placement classes. Building up relations with other schools was one of the benefits of the On first entering Langley High, students find out there is a great similarity in all schools. exchange program. An even greater benefit was the chance to find out what academic programs worked well at other schools, and whether they could be used at Marshall. Exchanges lasted an entire school day. Guests were taken on group tours, and then paired off with student guides. Each visiting student participated in his guide's daily routine, sitting in on his classes and school activities. By experiencing a typical day, students could sense the school's atmosphere and compare similarities and differences in high schools in other locations. A few days after each exchange, SCA members met to discuss the trip and their observations. The true benefits of the exchange program would not be seen for several years, since new plans of action take time to develop. SCA Exchange 29

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Briefing the Marshall visitors, a teacher- One of the last items on the agenda of an ex-sponsor explains the schedule for the day. change trip is a discussion about each school. Patty Scholberg and Ann Montgomery listen Jeff Minett and Carol Matthews ponder over a patiently to his instructions. question directed at the group. After arriving at school, SCA exchange participants Ann Montgomery, Carol Matthews and Janet Farlow leave Marshall to go to Langley High School, the exchange school. I Caught unaware by the photographer, Vince Rydzewski prepares to put away the newspaper he used to while away the ride to Langley. Lucy Ringle steps down from the bus behind him. Arrival of the bus that transported the exchange students was delayed. Lynn McKnight, Jeff Minett, Mary Moran, and Grace Taylor wait in the front hall.

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Numerous hours were spent by Keys and Keyettes decorating for the dance. Keyettes Jennifer Cooper, Cathy Payntcr, Carol Matthews, Lori Belinsky, and Key President Chris Mihm decide where to hang the country store sign. Shotgun weddings were popular during the dance. Danny Bourne confirms his desire to tie the knot with Lisa Reith as Steve Reith removes his hat in respect. 30 Sadie Hawkins