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

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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

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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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Assorted tongues for every taste A broad range of language courses were available to interested students. A variety of subjects existed to fit almost everyone's needs, from ESL to Dramatics to Spanish. Many students found foreign languages helpful when applying to colleges, but language courses were useful in other ways, too. Special emphasis was placed on learning to communicate with and understand other people and cultures. A type of orientation course, ESL (English as a Second Language) gave English instruction and taught American civics and customs. Non-English-speaking students from Marshall, Madison, Langley, and McLean met at Marshall for the course, which eased their assimilation into the American way of life. This kind of learning experience was also present in foreign language classes. Projects were assigned and programs launched to open minds to the customs of different people around the world. Language clubs concentrated on this aspect of learning, with field trips to various places which showed the inside culture of countries. The curriculum of the language courses was basically the same as it was in preceding years. Study was based on grammar, comprehension, and pronunciation, with the main objective being greater understanding and fluency. Many of the English courses, however, specialized on one point, such as journalism or reading. Students on these classes added to their knowledge of English through practice, experience, and enjoyment. This sign in Mrs. Alba Farfaglia's Spanish classroom lends a note of humor to language study. Reactions vary to goings on in the French IV classroom. Stephanie Blair and Kathy Cox take part in the conversation. Finally 'Befeto ft doVTlloUt- cW liL A'ST UFE WILL- •feKilOG A. T2.uA.-Lr. Tv LCS OAfeS or Youfeb5LJ= uFb. Alloay-S -7 7 Languages 67