John Marshall High School - Marhiscan Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Firing is Our Real Occupation This school should be proud and aware of the fact that they have an award-winning Rifle Team. Leading the team for the second year as high firer was David Gray. As a team, the riflers have state trophies from ' 70 and ' 72. Although this rifle team didn ' t have a hand in winning them, they had a hand in continuing the tra¬ dition of Marshall being city champi¬ ons. They also won the sectionals in the spring of ' 75. Graduating seniors in 76 were George Williams, first- year varsity,- Dan Bonham, second- year varsity; and David Gray, third- year varsity. As usual, the Color Guard dis¬ played high standards in raising and taking care of the flags flown out¬ doors and in. The Color Guard com¬ manded by Mark Arnold is one of the units of pride within their respectable JROTC program. No officers are on the special team, thus making room for younger cadets to have a chance. The exhibition Drill Team competed in regular Saturday meets, and went to feeder and area schools of Mar¬ shall. The team adjusted well to the new Drill Team Commander who was Alan Cooper. Two other officers were Dennis Mitchell, Drill Team X.O., and Terry Lolla, Team Member. On August 14, the Drill Team went to the ' 75 State Fair and brought home a tro¬ phy. For the most part, they are young, but experienced and should be effective in competition. X

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It’s WB9NPA Amateurs On the Air Boys with a C average or above make up the Key Club. They try to help the community as much as possi¬ ble. While playing in a jamboree against North Central, they were defeated, 14-12. The amount of money collected went to the Riley Childrens Hospital. The Key Club had can food drives to earn money for the needy people in the community. Around Christmas they enjoyed help¬ ing the Salvation Army ring the bell to raise money. The sponsors are Casi- mir Szynal and David Otto. Students have the opportunity to learn the basics about working with all sorts of radios and transmitting messages in code through the Radio Club. This enables a student to earn a license to operate a ham radio. They have a radio station here called WB9NPA, sponsored by Paul Justice and Robert Carr. After going to the second meeting one is considered a member. a. There ' s action on the line of scrimmage as Marshall faces North Central during the Key Club Jamboree, b. Working intently with parts is Scott Lutocka of the Radio Club. As Mr. Justice gives instructions, Mike Wheeler listens and learns, c. Regularly on Saturdays, the Drill Team competed in meets. This year ' s new Drill Team Commander was Alan Cooper. Last summer, the team won a trophy at the State Fair. d. The Color Guard is responsible for raising and caring for the flag outside and at ball games and other events. No officers are allowed in the Guard, e. Ready! Aim! Fire! David Gray sets his sights on the target. In preparing to use his rifle, David wears a firing jacket, firing gloves, and ear phones. He takes a steady aim and then shoots.

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Belles’ Voices Ring Out in Song In Patriots on Parade, the Liberty Belles performed a son g with a “women ' s lib flavor. This, as well as their name, added to the bi-centennial spirit. The girls had to audition for the ensemble. They also appeared in Christmas programs and visited grade schools and nursing homes. It wasn 7 necessary to have musical experience to become a Marshallaire,- all you needed to do was audition. Of course, experience is quite helpful. Programs with a bi-centennial theme were presented by the group. Grade schools were visited and contests were entered. Both groups participated in Feast and Follies.