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

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Jokes, games, and songs are shared among the Campus Life visitors as Gail Perry and Jane Gilmore indulge in amusement. Juggler Ried Lamphear dazzles onlookers during his guest role at Lynn Mitchell's house. As the special guest, he artfully tossed balls in the air, later exposing his talent by eating an apple while juggling it with several balls. Limited floor space and the lack of books require Jay Cochran and Carol Miller to share a songbook. Campus Life 43

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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

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WhAT A cool WAy TO CjET A slick sheet of ice covered the school's front sidewalk. Even after it was sanded, only swift-footed students were able to slip and slide across the ice and make it to the front doors. Jack Frost had finally dropped by for his longest stay in 15 years. Icy roads and dangerous driving conditions often delayed Northern Virginia school openings. Furiously falling snowflakes forced frequent early closings. Out of the first 13 school days in January, only four were regular full-hour days with regular scheduled classes. Additional complications arose when county generators froze, and public school officials began to feel the electricity shortage pinch. Those inside the schools felt it a lot worse, though, with thermostats turned down and record temperatures outdoors. Students arrived in class bundled in sweaters, jackets, and coats. Increasing fuel shortages were intensified when solid ice on the Chesapeake Bay prevented tankers from making inland deliveries. Cold weather calamities brought some welcome relief to students tired of school. Sleeping late in the morning was appreciated by all. People everywhere engaged in winter sports. Skiing in the East was good for a change, but students without funds to ski skated on ponds, sledded down neighborhood hills and held wild snowball battles. A sport commonly called traying became popular. Traying, or riding down snowy hills seated in common cafeteria trays, was economical if you didn't get caught lifting trays from cafeterias. Just when patches of grass started peeking through the snow and ice-encrusted ground, more snow arrived. Dire predictions circulated about what would happen if the cold wave continued. Some students commented that the Ice Age had arrived at last. Hazardous consequences are in store for Kathy Heath and Mike McLeod if they're caught traying down the band hill on borrowed cafeteria merchandise. Even more risky are the miniature moguls, which cause unexpected wipe-outs. Bitter cold gales bite the faces of Kelly Stolze and Lisa Paterson as they endeavor to build a snowman on the school tennis courts. Canceled school days enable many students to enjoy a welcome break. Freezing bus riders John Ryabik, Jessie Ryabik, Diane Little, and Debbie Ryabik grin and bear the below-zcro temperature while waiting for their bus. OUT of school 44 Weather