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

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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

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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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Discovering Traveling, Discussions Aid Curriculum Senior Humanities, the only course of its kind in the city of Portland, cov- ered a diverse range of subjects. Stu- dents studied the areas of western civil- ization, music, art, literature, life, death and philosophy. Team taught by Betty Lindsay, Kris Martens, and Vi Watson, the course offered a change of routine throughout the week. Each week was divided into lecture days, small group meetings of about ll to 12 students, and one study day. The flexible schedule is really nice because it's different from the stan- dard pace of other classes, remarked Senior Hannah Best. Travel among Marshall students was found both in the United States and abroad. German teacher Mr. Robert Sager took a group of students and graduates to Germany and other areas in Europe. The ll travelers, three of whom .7 S gi f 5 3 5 were Marshall Seniors Chris Schloe, Debbie Armstrong, and Brenda Schmick, spent seven weeks averag- ing about 100 miles per day touring parts of Germany, Austria, Switzer- land, Liechtenstein, and northern Italy. Coming to Marshall from Bad Zwis- chenahn, Hamburg, West Germany, was foreign exchange student Frauke Mahlstedt. l came to get to know other people and their culture while improving my 3 i r 5 it Q 6 Z if ' ar 4? 1 'Z r 'fi SPECTACULAR SCENES such as the Eiger in the ,,,, Alps offered unforgettable memories to members of '42 ','i, 2:41, r',, ' r , l l' Mr, Robert Sager's summer European tour. W ,Wi SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS helped students ap' zy. V ply complex ideas to personal experiences. Here, Mrs. V ,,.. ,,.. , . , . - ffii 21- I e fn Lindsay s small group reviews a recent movie. ' sr'r I n v. k .A 5 ,, Senior Humanities 0 Trips