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

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Auto body classes cover different phases of repair. Mr. James Bennett demonstrates to Calvin Dimsey how to weld a fender at the headlight. A badly rusted rear taillight is restored by John Bulger and Jeff Hale. The trunk will be repainted to match the original color. Rough spots on the rear fender of a Volk-wagon are smoothed out by Eddy Liggitt and Charles Bernhardt. After the sandpaper job is finished, students will refinish the entire car. Auto body students spend three hours every day learning about repair methods and putting their knowledge to use. All phases of auto body repair are covered; students leam what to do from the time a car is in an accident until it is completely repaired. First, an intensive safety course is taught. Then, students move on to leam about the total body and chassis. Writing out estimate sheets, pounding out dents, learning how to deal with insurance companies, and painting special designs are some of the areas covered. About one fourth of the class time is spent in lectures and three fourths are spent on actual work in the lab. The equipment used is up-to-date and the course keeps up with innovations in the field. Although advertising is mostly by word-of-mouth, the garage is always crowded. Depending on its damage, a car may wait as long as a year before being worked on. When the students reach fender repair, for example, the cars with damaged fenders are brought in and worked on. Offered at only three schools in the county, the auto body program at Marshall attracts students from Langley, Madison, Falls Church, and McLean High Schools. After completing the two-year program, most students take jobs, often specializing where they are talented. Others fix their own cars and the cars of friends. Although the program requires strength, dedication, and time, most students feel it is a rewarding and valuable experience. Auto Body 65

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Intently watching Kurt Koneczny bump out a dent from the inside, James Grayson pauses in his work on a battered Camaro. Forcefully using a slide knocker, Kurt Koneczny uses his foot for leverage. Bruised

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Fifth-year Spanish student carol Conjura glances away from her grammar worksheet. A pause between questions gives Fraulein Marisa Laniak a chance to relax while she gives the oral portion of a chapter test to her German II class. Casually interested in his Spanish lesson, Mike Sheehi relaxes during his sixth-period class. 66 Languages