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

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Breaking Through Havoc reigned in September when students discovered that a reduced number of teachers meant bigger classes with more than the usual number of distractions. Teachers had more trouble maintaining discipline in the larger, rowdier classes. As quickly as possible, adjustments were made, and the size of some classes was reduced. Teachers and students settled down into the familiar routine of lectures, tests, and homework. Even though there weren't any more official field trips, the budget cut didn't really affect classroom behavior. Students studied, goofed off, and slept during class. Teachers attempted to broaden students' horizons, and occasionally they were successful. Sometimes, a teacher's explanation suddenly made sense, or the homework was right for a change, and we were breaking through! Slathering concrete with his trowel, bricklay- another layer of bricks to his practice chimney ing student Terry Heavener prepares to add during his three-hour class. The number of classroom teachers is down from 108 last year to 97 this year as a result of budget restrictions and a lower enrollment. Classwork can tend to be dull, so Bill Klugh fakes a quick snooze to amuse Joey Sartiano. Roger Hudson ingnores the clowning and continues working on his assignment.

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Bubblegum relievos the monotony of Sam Shelton's note-taking in World Civilization. Class discussion led by an A.P. U.S. History class member receives partial attention from David Campbell, Leslie Ringle, and Lori Phelps. acnts to consult e Mor ni searches

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Electives in the creative part of the curriculum were as popular as ever with Marshall's students, but cutbacks in the budget affected the Drama and Art Departments. Nevertheless, students involved in these areas and the Music Department still were enthusiastic and involved. Because of budget limitations, only one part-time and two full-time teachers taught the courses in the Art Department. Students in painting classes contributed the murals which brightened the cafeteria during and after Evaluation Week. The Graphics course was obliterated due to a lack of funds. A few students managed to work on projects during class that weren't covered in course offerings. With concerts and competitions throughout the year, the ensembles in the Music Department rehearsed daily. For the first time, the Madrigals had a class period to practice, besides rehearsing before school when there was a heavy concert schedule. A larger String Ensemble was new to the department, which was not affected by budget cuts. The Drama Department was afflicted by cash deficiencies. Only three classes were taught. Drama I students were still introduced to basic acting techniques. Drama II, III and IV were combined into one class which provided the students with additional acting, directing and producing experience. A lump of clay is sculpted into a work of art by Senior Angela Greco as she prepares to carve out a fourth figure in her rendition of struggling men. Ebenezer Scrooge (Matt Rau) whispers a secret to Ron Pech in A Christmas Carol, which was staged by Drama II, III and IV students in early December. Dabbling in her acrylics, Donna Vippcrman mixes a color to apply to her forest scene in painting class. 56 Art—Drama—Music