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

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Tests often demand complete concentration. David Martin pencils in what he hopes is the correct answer. Junior Karen Medbury glances at the board to copy a math problem. Lisa Paterson and Jeff Minctt fill in and erase their answers. 36 Testing

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IT up wiTh ® Explosive and vibrant music was heard echoing through Marshall's halls once again one Saturday afternoon at another area school jazz band competition. Eight high schools participated in what is becoming an annual project for the Marshall band department — the Jazz Festival. Originated and hosted by fellow band players, the Festival has become a major money-making project as well as a beneficial experience. All day, schools competed for one of the four finalists' spots to compete Entertainment was provided during the judges' final decision by Marshalls Jazz Band, featuring saxophonists David Thornburg and Shcrryl Daugherty. Rhythm is kept by Tom Woods as he occasionally glances at his director. at the night concert. Clinics were held in which helpful advice was given by judge and trumpet player, Cecil Bridgewater. The four finalists schools presented their programs Saturday night. While awaiting the final decision, the Marshall Jazz Band performed. The talented Langley Jazz Band won first prize, with a $100 purse, with their superior performance directed by Mr. George Horan. Featured also was the Army Blues Band, the official jazz ensemble of the United States Army Band. Trumpeter Cecil Bridgewater is accompanied by Marshall student Keith Turner at the Jazz Festival hosted in February by Marshall's Band Department.

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Moment oF trutIi C A + D- B+ F 3 -t L . 1. This least desirable passing grade is regretted, but accepted. Interpreted as a gift, the grade means the teacher likes the student and doesn't want to give him an F. 2. Failing or flagging a test is a dead giveaway to the fact that the teacher hates the student. Tests that are marked this way usually end up as tom, crumpled papers in the bottom of trash cans. 3. Angry cries of vengeance are typical responses to this grade, which students always feel should have been an A-. 4. This grade is received with a Jimmy Carter smile. It's a phenomenon that is rarely seen and often puts the recipient in a state of shock. 5. This grade is not the greatest, since it's right smack in the middle of the grading scale. After earning this grade, students usually comfort themselves by saying, Well, at least it's average. T or F 1. Teachers converge and plot a mutual test date. T or F 2. Tests are always given when it's virtually impossible to study. T or F 3. Students enjoy taking impossible hour-long tests. T or F 4. Five or six hours of studying are usually spent the night before a test. T or F 5. No matter how much studying is done, unfamiliar questions appear. T or F 6. The more pages there are of a test, the better. T or F 7. At least ten minutes are spent going over the teacher's typing errors before each test. T or F 8. Teachers always answer questions about the test by saying, That'll give you the answer. T or F 9. Whenever you think you have aced a test, to your dismay you fail. T or F 10. Even though you have never heard of some things on the test, the teacher has always gone over everything. 1. How many tests are given in each class during the last week before the end of each quarter? (a) three (b) four (c) five (d) six (e) all of the above. 2. The best preparation for skillful test-taking is: (a) a good night's sleep (b) worrying (c) watching TV (d) partying (e) a B.S. degree. 3. Tests are designed by teachers to: (a) keep students out of college (b) torture students (c) provide evidence for interims (d) keep the class busy while they grab a cup of coffee. 4. Teachers' favorite modes of testing are: (a) pop quizzes (b) five-paragraph essays (c) homework quizzes (d) extensive exams (e) all of the above. 5. The test you are taking now is: (a) thrilling (b) enlightening (c) a waste of time (d) none of the above (0 all of the above (g) a and b (h) b and c (i) none of your business. Testing 37