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

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F.ager-to-leam amateurs and experienced skiers head towards the slopes for a day of skiing. Stretched out after a long day on the slopes, Mike McLeod rests on his bunk during some free time. Content in his dorm, Greg Gates relaxes before an exhausting evening of night activities begins. 40 Ski trip

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dents prefer to carouse in caravans of two or three cars. Car partiers either cruise around or head for a serene spot. Expert partiers often see cause for celebration during school. They congregate in the back parking lot, or retreat to The Hill, a secluded ridge near school property. Some students manage to party in the school, but this is recommended only for professionals. Students who don't like to risk partying at or near Marshall skip class and head out to desolate dirt roads. Boredom with familiar party grounds is relieved by partying in other areas. Students find new rowdy faces at parties held in other local school districts. Bar-hopping and discoing in Georgetown are also alternatives to the usual party scene. Weekend trips to the beach, mountains, colleges, and cities provide opportunities to party in different atmospheres. Rock concerts at area arenas also attract partiers. Each student parties in his own individual way. Different students have their own favorite party spots. Frequency of partying ranges from the occasional fling to the continuous rowdiness of perpetual partiers. Some students never party — they enjoy themselves in other ways. Even so, a majority of students attend parties. Parties allow students to relax release inhibitions, and forget anxieties and pressures. Their leisurely atmosphere enables students to be with friends, meet new people, and let themselves go. An especially eventful party can be a topic of discussion for weeks afterwards, and a common bond between students. A random poll revealed that parties are essential activities for approximately 82% of Marshall students who replied to a questionnaire. §

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SkiiNq brnNqs hiqh satIsFactIon Ambitious first-timers and experienced downhillers got together again this year for the annual Seven Springs ski trip. With perfect weather conditions and a package rate including room, food, transportation, rentals, and lift tickets, pros and amateurs alike could not resist this enjoyable weekend on and off the slopes. What better way was there to spend the semester break before coming back to school and newly computed report cards? After a depressing delay of six hours for one of the two bus loads, which included a two-hour truck stop where people amused themselves by playing a popular spoon card game and traying, the group finally arrived at their destination. Skiing conditions were excellent, and as the weekend progressed more than a foot of powdery-white snow accumulated due to a consistent snowfall. Crowded accomodations for the group were located upstairs from the Skiers dot the landscape as they maneuver towards the lodge at the bottom of the hill. main lodge where fires blazed constantly, warming frostbitten bodies. An indoor heated pool and sauna attracted a number of people, especially after the slopes closed. Other amusements included bowling alleys, pinball machines, game rooms, and a variety of fun-filled activities in the dorms. For munchers, the late-night bar and grill was a popular spot. Tops on the menu for many, at least for the first time around, was the famous mountain burger. Equipped buses arrived early the evening of departure for fear of being snowed in. The trip back was highlighted by various entertainers, sit-down jokers, and Star Trek chorus members shouting, Hail Captain Pig! at the teacher-chaperone. A visit to Ronald's (MacDonald's) helped many survive the rest of the bus ride. Then many of the drowsy group had a long, cold wait at Marshall for cars to take them home. Continuous snowy conditions requires skiers to wear protective clothing over their faces.