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

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Practicing her forward dribble, Betsy Luxford works out in the main gym. Elation erupts throughout the stands as spectators declare We're number one, to host Yorktown. The Statesmen won 89 to 76. 74 Sports Penalty discrepancies are frequent, and this one requires a verbal exchange between Bobby Early, Coach Meredith Boyd, and the referee.

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Readin Problems can sometimes be too difficult to handle alone. Paul Rygiel seeks assistance from Mr. Jack Hurley. Mr. Hurley is one of the three English teachers working at the Reading Lab. The other two are Mrs. Rosalie Stewart and Ms. Bonnie Schaffer. Choices seem infinite as Mary Carroll scans through a collection of assorted stories, trying to select an interesting one. basics bound together Despite the nation-wide emphasis on learning, illiteracy is still a disturbing problem in the United States. Some students have been allowed to graduate from high school without even gaining basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Concern about this lack of education was evident in the recent Fairfax County School Board decision on literacy. The Class of '77 escaped the ruling, but starting in 1978, a student will have to pass an eighth-grade level proficiency exam in order to graduate from high school. Fortunately, at Marshall, the Reading Laboratory was offered to help students develop reading skills. Ninth and tenth-graders were placed in the class by a diagnostic test. The course was designed to replace regular English instruction for one quarter. Word attack and comprehension were emphasized to Freshmen. This involved understanding context clues, word structure, sentence meaning, and main ideas and supporting facts. For Sophomores, comprehension and interpretation of ideas were emphasized. This entailed making judgments and appreciating imagery. Time was also spent in sustained reading exercises. The reading specialist, three English teachers, and one reading aide worked together as a team to give individual attention to each student. Energy and effort were put into teaching the basic skills of reading, so students could have a better chance in a world where education is necessary to succeed. Reading Lab 73

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Playing Around Hard work, exhausting practices, the excitement of winning the big game. Students involved in the athletic department of Marshall were faced with a sudden realization that physical fitness wasn't free. Male and female JV and Varsity games were expected to bring in their share of a profit to pay for much needed uniforms and equipment. Hot buttered popcorn, made during sixth period in the laundry room by team officials was sold at each exit after school. The enticing aroma reached even the farthest regions of the school, and students followed their noses to find the closest vendor. Striving for excellence, the teams had the ability to use their talents with resourcefulness. New equipment and uniforms were purchased because our athletes weren't being held back. They weren't just playing around. Girls' basketball has become popular over the past few years. Team member Cindy Smith takes down statistics during a game early in the season. Funds for the replacement and the purchase of new equipment were cut sharply. Sports 75