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

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- r- 1 ... L ! nr , , as COOLING DOWN after a soccer game is Junior Lenny Weiss HORSING AROUND ln the breezeway are Senior Keith Smith and HAMMING IT UP during class are Lauren Hedeen s senior comp

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Technology advances, video popular Hyperspace. Thrust. Force field. These were just three out of hundreds of slang expressions that made up the vocabulary of a video game fanatic. Whether the addic- tion was to Space Invaders or to Pac Man, the range was wide enough to suit anyone's taste or playing ability. The video game industry quickly expanded into a S5 billion a year business, larger than both movies and re- cords combined. Atari, which led the pack in the manu- facture of video games, boasted an income of S415 mil- lion in 1981. That represented a tremendous amount of quarters for Americans, especially teenagers. They were the biggest contributors to the exciting, addicting world of video games, complete with flashing lights, monotone, computerized voices, and beings from outer space. Who masterminded these marvelous inventions? Pro- grammers for Atari and its adversaries simply got togeth- er, brainstormed ideas, and put them to work. Creations with clever names like Defenders, Missile Command, Berzerk, Astrovision, Donkey Kong, and Phoenix were some of the results. The industry soon included an apparatus that enabled the avid video fan to have his favorite game right in his own home on his television set. The number of l.l.S. homes equipped with video consoles skyrocketed over the past year. ln addition to expanded research in com- puter capabilities, America's space program headed a revolution in space travel by launching the world's first reusable spacecraft, the Spaceshuttle Columbia. Brought back to earth November 14, the Columbia had spent three days filming lightning over South America and Africa. These pictures, never taken before in space, aided scientists in understanding thunderstorms and weather patterns. A new mechanical arm was also tested. At- tached to the Columbia, it will be used to place satellites and to repair future spacecraft malfunctions while they are in orbit. Because of the technological advances, many college- bound seniors began to consider computer programming as a possible career. A helpful class taught at Marshall, Computer Math, readied students for the challenge of college courses. Almost every business uses comput- ers, so when students finish high school it's very helpful to have experience working with them, explained ln- structor Sue Peters. Whether we realized it or not, computers played an important part in our lives. We were all effected in many ways by the technological advances that took place dur- ing the year. 3 5 5:2 , A ri K Whitn- INTENTL Y WORKING on their Computer Math assignments are Sen- iors Jenny Megyesi and Don Wyler. The course required students to successfully devise their own computer programs and to read print- outs. RACING AGAINST THE CLOCK to solve their rubic's cubes the fastest are Senior Steve Dilley, Sophomore Ray Flynn, and Freshman Eric Martin. Ray, who finished first, earned points for his class to- wards the class of the year competition. Judging is Biology teacher John Hughes. Introduction 4

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QS .11 'O 'Q Lookin' good, feelin' better Looking good has become an obsessions with Ameri- cans. Every year, over 15 million dollars are spent on cosmetics alone. Magazines, billboards, and television all advertise ways to become more beautiful, and free advice from beauty experts is as plentiful as Oregon's rain. Although looking good is often thought of in just the physical sense, there are many other ways to look good. Here at Marshall, several examples could be easily recog- nized. Whether students were involved in M-ettes, stu- dent government, band, Red Cross, or the Tolkien Soci- ety, they looked good because they cared enough to participate. Looking good was also an attitude. Throughout the year, assemblies boosted spirits and provided laughs. One of the most popular features included in most as- semblies was a competition yell. Ranging from the tradi- tional M-Men Power to the holiday-oriented Santa on the Loosel , competition yells often proved to be heated contests between classes to determine the winner. Activi- ties Director Cathy Schar commented, After judging many competitions, I am continually impressed with how motivated students can become when they are compet- ing against rival classes. ln addition, school activities such as dances, plays, and the Big and Little Sister Tea, which helped acquaint freshmen girls with their new school, all gave many students the chance to get to know each other better, and new friendships developed. l had a great time at the Tea, and l kept in touch with my big sister all year, affirmed Freshman Stephanie McNally. After school, athletics played an important role in the lives of many Marshall students. Participating on a team was one of the best ways to obtain self-satisfaction by both looking and feeling good. l feel that sports have helped me mature because of the competition and pres- sure involved, explained Senior Kathleen Sherman, who successfully participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball all four years. Most athletes and the majority of other students inter- ested in physical fitness took one of the several P.E. courses offered. On the whole, P.E. classes stressed the need for exercise in order to look and feel good. Senior Chris Henry remarked, P.E. keeps me in shape, and it's a lot of fun. lt gives me the chance to play sports I like. All in all, looking good and feeling good combined to make Marshall celebrate throughout the year. YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, which was held in the fall on a D schedule, allowed students time to exchange autographs and to recall past experiences. Here, Sophomores Lee Smith and Carl Medearis look over the 1981 Lex. IMITA TING the nighttime wear of the Varsity Basketball team is Senior Syndee Pinter. Syndee's sleepwear was selected by the student body as being most fashionable. . Q 9' N 3 ft 1. i g is-:ft S Q W-f , M t . , r X- iff n f C A .-as 1. ..., , ,. figig .. ,f vi , ' 3 i av if Q l . . . . ......... ,... ..., . ji pf::g.2g:g.f,,-- 5 .. 5 i li f-' wi. of -I ll a? ll l 3 ii , ' ii . E til sims. .. L Q1 File: a t . .... . .... if . ii ll .lil A. . hh 'li' M ' 7 15' if, ft F-it -. Q K Q '-'x i i '2 ' K- Qtiilwi-. ff ' ww -...rawfgg Introduction