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

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we-ix t '-iris Z i . ri J, 5, yr ' F s if N ll' - ur is X THESPIANS-FRONT ROW: Clinton Calhoun, Trent Himes, Susan Norton, Zaxaro Kokkoris, Advisor Vi Watson. SECOND ROW: Julie Hinshaw, Kaci McNally, Sam Drennan, Wendy DeMarre, Karen Smith, Butch Hall, Patti Diamond. BACK ROW: Oliver Hall, David Montgom- ery, Dawn Alcorn, Jon Maynard, Randy Sheets, Garry Britt, David Spencer. ACCEPTING NOMINA TIONS for i982-83 Thespian officers is Drama Instructor Vi Watson. Choosing to pursue other interests, Watson ended a successful 12-year career at Marshall. DISPLAYING the individuality that Thespians are famous for are Seniors David Spencer and Susan Norton, while Oliver Hall and Wen- dy DeMarre look on. TOLKIEN SOCIETYFRONT ROW: Oliver Hall, Grace Milner, Ross Armstrong, Beth Key. BACK ROW: Trent Himes, Sam Drennan, Advi- sor Jim Hanna. 148 Thespians 0 Tolkien Society ..

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ex ' Verdict Lar e staffs reduce quality publications Q P -.sts , ,.,' .,.' . X ss if 4- f x sg? . Deadlines, deadlines and more deadlines was the constant pressure and worry of students involved in publications at Marshall. Meeting deadlines was both the major problem and accomplishment for the Lex and Verdict staffs. Many extra hours after school, during lunch periods and open bands were dedicated by staff members to make the school newspaper and yearbook complete. Publishing a monthly newspaper with an easy going staff took hard work, yet we still put out many respectable editions, stated Greg Worden. Compli- ments from officials in the Portland Public School District helped prove this to be true. The majority of the staff members returned from the previous year, which made the Verdict an experienced paper. Sell- ing Verd-ads during lunch periods gave the student body a chance to participate as well as giving the Verdict the chance to earn money towards publish- ing expenses. Of the four years l've been on the Verdict staff, this year was the most productive, commented Senior Steve Piacentini, second year co- editor. Celebration was the theme chosen for the l982 Lex edition. The staff spent the first eight weeks of the year involving businesses as well as individuals with the sponsorship of the Marshall yearbook. Sell- ing S2000 worth of ads helped to make it possible to have colored senior pictures. Another project which was new to the staff aided the senior colored pic- ture goal. This was the selling of a senior class poster, taken by Bruce Luzader Studios. Lex Editor Kim Kaady was involved with the Marshall year- book staff for three consecutive years. lt's a lot of hard work, but l'm really glad l had the chance to do it. lt is rewarding and worthwhile when the yearbook finally comes out in the fall, expressed Kaady. Although the two staffs seldom joined together, a potluck was held at Advisor Barbara Neeley's home to unite the members. The potluck is becoming an annual activity. lt helps raise the moral of staff members, particularly during the stress and pres- sure of spring deadlines, she commented. LEX STAFF MEMBERS Kim Jeli and Mia Flood prepare to meet their deadlines. KRISTIE JONES concentrates on distributing the l98l Lex to students in the fall. Lex ' Verdict

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Artistry appreciation characterize clubs The Thespians were an active and spirited group. ln keeping with their spirit, they celebrated their annual Twelve Days of Christmas with a party backstage during which each member learned the identities of their secret pals for the holidays, and Senior Margi Gould was voted to reign as Santa. For five Thespians, Sam Drennan, Margi Gould, Jon Maynard, Kaci McNally, and Randy Sheets, activities did not slow down during their mid-winter break. Along with Advisor Vi Watson and and sever- al other Marshall students, they visited New York City, touring museums, the Statue of Liberty, and Broadway's theaters. According to Watson, the trip was the best one ever taken. On May 20, the Thespians held their annual awards banquet. Senior Jon Maynard won four awards, including best actor and best supporting actor. Senior Susan Norton and Sophomore Zaxaro Kokkoris tied for best actress. Named best support- ing actress was Senior Patti Diamond. To become a member of the Thespian troupe number 976, 50 hours of work on a play production must be accumulated. The Tolkien Society of Marshall was a small liter- ary group which met in B-27 weekly to read and discuss the writings of author .J.R.R. Tolkien. The club also sponsored activities including business meetings, discussions, and banquets. Their annual banquet, held in November, com- memorated the birthday of Bilbo Baggins and his nephew, Frodo, two of the ring bearers in the Lord Of the Rings trilogy. Several avid readers joined the Society this year. lt was a wonderful experience, expressed new member Grace Milner. The officers for the Tolkien Society were Sam Drennan, Milner and Beth Key. The group was small, but we still had fun, commented Tolkien member Oliver Hall. RELAXING BACKSTAGE after elections is newly-appointed Thespian President Dawn Alcorn. TOLKIEN ADVISOR Jim Hanna and member Ross Armstrong listen intently to a discussion concerning author J.R.R. Tol- kien's works. This unique group enjoyed a consistent following throughout the year and its members established solid friend- ships. Thespians ' Tolkien Society F