John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Enrichin First Scholars Graduate, Fros Get Started Research Scholars, a program for talented and gifted students, offered a strong academic program combined with much individual assistance and counseling. Students were selected for the program on the basis of eighth grade teacher recommendations along with an application which included a written essay and attendance record. Freshmen Research Scholars were required to take five specific coursesg sophomores fourg and juniors and sen- iors were enrolled in three. The re- quired classes consisted of advanced math, English, and science to prepare students for college. Junior John Wor- den stated, The Research Scholars program gives students the valuable tools to succeed in a college situation. The class of '82 Scholars were the first group to complete the four year program. l am very fortunate to have been a Research Scholar. I know l have received the best education that Mar- shall could have offered me, com- mented Senior Stephen Piacentini. Humanities l-2 and Global Studies were required courses for all freshmen. Humanities helped students to under- stand how different subjects such as finding solutions to world poverty in- crease thinking skills. The class also emphasized reading, writing and reasoning abilities. Global Studies enabled students to develop a solid foundation in both geography and READING INTENSEL Y, Freshman Bob Cox stud- ies material assigned to him for an individual pro- ject. PRACTICING SCIENCE SKILLS is Sophomore Tony Sneath as he works on a chemistry experi- fneflt. 100 Research Scholars ' Freshman Humanities

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Mr. Pat McCormick was a new addi- tion to the math department in Janu- ary. Mr. McCormick taught general and basic math and was a student teacher at Grant before coming to Mar- shall. The Math Department also partici- pated in a teacher exchange program iwith Canadian George Symchych and lmath instructor Chet Greene exchang- ling jobs and homes for the school year. Senior Math has prepared me for challenging college courses. Wwmhmm Gail Wong if? i 7 '.l, s 1 . V W. W M, 'M -'G aff! c t to clc e .sf- ff COMPARING ANSWERS with a classmate in Algebra 3-4 is Junior Research Scholar Sheryl Law-Hing. CONCENTRA TING on a difficult math problem is Sophomore Michelle Kirkpatrick. WORKING LlGHTHEARTEDLYwhile dissecting a cow's heart is Instruc- tor John Hughes. Math ' Science

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world civilization. This provided a base upon which students could understand a rapidly changing world. As Freshman Mike Pliska stated, One of the fun things about Freshman Humanities is that we study a variety of subjects - everything from Shakespeare's plays to why people scratch the backs of their necks! For both groups, the year was full of new discoveries, enriching discus- sions, and enjoyable classroom activi- ties. Research Scholars has provided the best education possible. Q . .V K gg -annul? xx..-- SCHOLARS UNITE to pose for their group shot. The program includes the classes of 1982, '83, '84, and '85. SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS take time out to discuss important mat- ters of the day. INVOLVED in his reading, Freshman Mike Pliska tackles his humanities reading assignment. Pliska was also a reporter for the Verdict and a photog- rapher. Research Scholars 0 Freshman Humanities Stephen Piacentini