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

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SPORTlNGa Marshall Booster's jacket is Vice Principal John Gem- hardt. Mr. Gernhardt organized the Boosters, a parent's group that supported student activities. PTSA-FRONT ROW: Lena Bonaduce, Carol Johnson. BACK ROW: Sally Vachter, Judy Hilsenteger, Peggy Stevens, Maureen Sherman, Nita Cecchini, Barbara Cunningham. 3 vw s A no ,mais- DISCUSSING UPCOMING FUNCTIONS of the PTSA are members Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Sherman, and Mrs. Johnson. This group helped at many Marshall functions. CUSTODIAN STAFF-FRONT ROW: Roger Hastings, Gary Ingram, Richard Carlson, Mike Krause, Frank Moreland, Ann Pimentel. BACK ROW: John Morgan, Torn Mitunewicz, Curtis Cato, Ray Stanfield. fl-We , , W, W ,AW ,M .,.,ff,. M ,, , .,,, V,.,,,,.,,,.- A , Wuhan, t W H ,,. A PTSA ' Boosters ' Cafeteria ' Custodians 'bum

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xgg 5... 2 , S! Canadian visits U . l wanted to gain new exper- iences in education, was the reason math instructor George Symchych, native Canadian, gave for participat- ing in a teacher exchange program with Marshall's Chet Greene. Originally from Saskatoon in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, Symchych not only traded jobs with Greene for a year, but also homes. l also wanted to experience the American waynof life, which is not too much different from the Canadi- an, he said. Sponsored jointly by the Llnited States Department of Education and the Canadian Education Associ- ation, the program offers teachers a chance to gain new educational ex- periences. Symchych was one of five teachers chosen to teach in an American high school. Sue Stahl Counselor Math Gail Whitted George Symchych Head Secretary Symchych has had a long and varied career in education, having spent 28 years teaching in and around Saskatoon. ln addition to teaching math and physical educa- tion, he has also taught biology at the university level and was a head football coach. Besides experiencing variety in his academic career, Symchych also enjoyed numerous outside ac- tivities. Being a member of a dance band, baseball, carpentry and me- chanics were among his many hob- bies. His wife and three children spent the year in Portland with him. I am fortunate to share experiences as a Canadian in an American school. My family and l have enjoyed Port- land very much, he concluded. CANADIAN EXCHANGE TEACHER George Sym- chych explains difficult algebra equations to stu- dents. Chuck Withee Math Business Ed Gloria Yerkes Cathy Witte Bookroom Faculty 9

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PTSA'Boosters'Cafeteria'Custodians rganizations benefit Marshall with service Q , , U PTSA ' .Boosters ' Cafeteria ' Custodians The Parent Teacher Student Association was a highly active organization involved in many activi- ties at Marshall. They were invaluable members to the Marshall community and we could not operate without their vital functions, praised Vice Principal Judy Lachenmeier. Headed by President Lena Bonaduce, the PTSA published a monthly newsletter, operated the snack bar at football games, assisted at the Red Cross Blood Drive, and tutored math students. One of the most important goals of the group was raising money for the PTSA scholarship fund. Carol Johnson, vice president, expressed the overall senti- ments of the members in saying, Belonging to the PTSA meant being involved with the school and its many activities, and this was a rewarding exper- ience. A newly formed and very involved parents' group was the Marshall Boosters. This was a new organiza- tion that grew from the former Dad's Club. lt was also formed in response to requests for a parents' club that included both boys' and girls' athletics. John Gernhardt, vice principal and Boosters orga- nizer, explained, This group allows a form of sup- portive action for mothers as well as fathers. Everyday, the cafeteria staff provided meals for hundreds of students. The food ranged from the popular salad bar to ala carte and plate lunches. The kids are eating plate lunches more than snacks as they become more conscious of money value, expressed Head Cook Margaret Seid. Another group that provided essential services every day were the hard-working custodians, who spent many hours after school readying classrooms for the next day. We also keep the school grounds clean and maintain the lawns, remarked Curtis Cato. All four of these groups were an integral part of Marshall and provided spirit, services, and activities that benefited both students and staff alike. CAFETERIA STAFF - FRONT ROW: Janet Gefre, Evelyn Nel- son, JoAnne Camara, Margaret Seid. BACK ROW: Betty Dressler, Patricia Johnson, Edith Porter, Rosemary Peterson, Lola Hancock. CHEERFULLY CONDUCTING business over the telephone is head custodian Tom Mitunewicz. Being in charge of the custodi- an crew involved many responsibilities.