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

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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

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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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...... hoed own: overaII Fun Snatchin' dem chicken-hearted fellers off to the Sadie Hawkins Dance was the durndest hard thing to do for gals thet had a yearnin' to go. After lassoin' their male-critters, the determined gals hitched 'em up and dragged 'em off to the hoedown. Knee slappin' an' hog washin' fun abounded at the Key an' Keyette sponsored dance. A variety o' games such as a guys vs. gals tug-o-war an' team 'tater sack races made fer a peachy-keen time. The auxiliary gym, gussied up in hillbilly decor, was crowded full with dem hick Cheerfully securing crepe paper to a basketball net, Cheryl Bratsch smiles at the camera. footstompers. Sproutin' some o' dem whiskers a couple o' weeks beforehand, Mr. Jeff Ring prepared for his annual role as Marryin' Sam. Fer just a quarter, he performed shotgun weddin's fer any country couple wishin' to tie the knot. Strugglin' Li'l Abners carried out their Daisy Maes as they was introduced. The guys frum de court received corncob pipes which they displayed proudly. Their princesses were presented with heaps o' purty daisies. The moment of truth arrives for Kim Vincent and Steve Korfonta as they wait in line to get hitched. Dress-up day isn't only for students. Mr. Jeff King once again masquerades as “Marryin' Sam. Sadie Hawkins 31