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

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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

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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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Pleasure usually stems from doing something for others. Keys and Keyettes demonstrate this fact as they joyfully sing through their caroling crusade for .cancer. Band breaks give Kent Olson, Laurel Shultz, and Tom Moore time to socialize at the Christmas Dance. 32 Christmas