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

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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

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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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Formulas for success Overwhelmed by the jumble of equations and formulas they were required to memorize, math and science students wondered if they'd ever find a need for all that information. Although they might never use trivial facts, chances are they'd need to know the basics sometime in the future. College-bound students signed up for more than the one science class required for graduation. Besides the fact that most universities require several years of science for admittance, students hoped to gain some knowledge for college preparation. Some students were surprised to find they actually like science, and elected to take courses in the subject purely for their own enjoyment. Others carried their science interest further and planned to pursue a scientific career. Almost three-fourths of the student body took math, either because it was required, or because they were aware of its value in everyday situations. Some students found math helpful in learning self discipline. Special interest in the Computer Science course last year led to the addition of a new class. Computer Science II. The class gave prospective data processors a chance to increase their computer knowledge. The opportunity to continue math education all the way to college was ignored by most students. They were satisfied with less strenuous classes. Controversy interrupts Chemistry class for Rick Lowe, Debbie Hughitt, Butch Thomas, Nancy Robinson, and David Morani, who take time to express their points of view. It is not unusual for arguments to arise over class assignments. Early morning stiffness doesn't cramp Joe Spiro's style. As Algebra II-Trig. class starts rolling. Joe warms up for it by performing a scries of stretching exercises and nose balances before deciding it is just not worth it. Bunson burners are sometimes difficult to light. Heidi Haug uses great caution in lighting one before an experiment in her Chem. Study class. 68 Math—Science