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

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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.

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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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PEOpU COME TO LiTe Where are you when you're staring into someone's left ear, have a foot jammed into your twisted ankle, and feel the irritating breath of another person down the back of your neck? Campus Life, of course. Campus Life, a movement of Christianity within high schools, became extremely popular as an increasing amount of Marshall's population attended the weekly gatherings held at volunteered houses. The accommodating homes were barely large enough to hold the overwhelming number of students, and this created a physically uncomfortable atmosphere. This inconvenience, however, didn't discourage anyone from attending. Every once in a while, when a Campus Lifer strained his eyes and neck to see past the sea of heads, he could catch a glimpse of the action. Spirited speeches presented by visiting Campus Crusaders religiously enlightened the listeners. Games, thought up by Ron Jenkins and C.B. and Sue Nagel, consisted of water-down- the-pants, pies-in-the-face, and other imaginative pranks. Songs led by students or guest speakers created an air of unity among Campus Life attenders. These and other inspiring experiences helped fill the questioning gaps present in so many students' minds. Campus Life gave students a chance to relax, to develop close friendships in a casual atmosphere, and to grow closer to Christ. Guest singer Bill Cabrera confronts the casual crowd as Ron Jenkins introduces him. Partial participation in a group song is evident among the tightly packed Campus Life attenders. Variations of games include a stimulated feeling of helplessness as Patty Zelinski is pushed around by surrounding participants. 42 Campus Life