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

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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

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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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jk -we A English at the same time, she com- mented. Mahlstedt involved herself in var- ious activities and was a member of the Girls' Varsity Basketball team. During winter vacation, six Marshall students, chaperoned by Betty Lindsay and Vi Watson, traveled to New York. The group stayed on Manhattan ls- land for one week and enjoyed live the- ater, museums, and sight-seeing. ,fl 1 J ,Z 3 Senior Humanities hw been a very practical and useful course. EUROPEAN FOOD was an enjoyable part of traveling abroad. Brenda Schmick, Chris Schloe, and Debbie Armstrong dine in a Bavarian Village restaurant. THE NEW YORK GANG-FRONT ROW: Betty Lindsay, Kaci McNally, Margi Gould, Randy Sheets. BACK ROW: Vi Watson, Jon Maynard, Sam Drennan, Suzy Messing. DISCUSSING PHILOSOPHIES ranging from Buddhism to existentialism are Frauke Mahlstedt and Kelley Phillips. The search for self identity is stressed in this course. Senior Humanities ' Trips Don Ross