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

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Code numbers must be entered before any use of the computer can be made. Randy Bates takes advantage of one of Marshall's many pieces of special equipment, by using it to assist him in his math class. Dull and boring math classes don't always have to be that way as demonstrated by Mr. Jeff Ring. Sleepy and tired eyes arc often opened brightly by Mr. Ring's enthusiastic teaching techniques. Beaker longs come in handy for removing objects from a flame. Preparing for an experiment, Becky Hart and Jeff Blair get ready to heat chemicals over a direct flame. Math—Science 69

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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

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Cafeteria space didn't only serve as a dining area. Study halls were held in the cafeteria two periods a day. They also were held in regular classrooms, but studying was not always the main subject. Study halls provided a place to relax, socialize, and goof off. The overall atmosphere of the study hall was usually quiet, with a low undertone of constant chatter. The silence was occasionally interrupted by outbursts of laughter. Study halls served the same essential purpose to students as lounges did to teachers. Mental rest, social activity, and time to do almost any- thing was available during free periods. Teachers' lounges were places for teachers to gather before, after, and during school. Teachers planned their class assignments, talked, smoked, and relaxed in their private retreats. Phones, refrigerators, and coffee pots were all luxuries taken for granted by most instructors. Teachers made their lounges seem more homey with the use of posters, comfortable chairs, and sofas. Popular magazines and newspapers provide plenty of interesting articles for Joe Herbert to peruse during study hall. A line forms around Col. John Schlogl's des as study hall students wait for him to oka passes to the library. 70 Study Halls — Teachers' Lounges