John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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The goal of every student of John Marshall is to be invited to become a member of the National Honor Society, because this organization represents the qualities of scholar- ship, leadership, service and character. Since the war began, our students have formed a victory corps. They drill daily, keeping their bodies exercised and in good condition. Then they help out in various war projects when called upon. Most important of all, however, the victory corps gives all the students an opportunity to feel that they are mobil- ized for action—any approved action that will speed the cause of victory for the Allies. It helps to build morale, both for those who upon leaving school will take up the varied duties of civilian life and, more important still, for those who will enter some branch of the country’s armed services. It gives the boys and girls a sense of ‘‘belonging”’ to their country and being a part of its activities in these vital, stirring times. Each week they sell bonds and stamps through their home rooms, each striving to beat the others in the amount of their sales. Our Junior Red Cross and our Student Association are organizations to which everyone belongs. Both of these groups play a definite part in our school life. The Red Cross work keeps alive the virtues of human sympathy for suffering You see, it’s simple! Celebration for our principal

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A touch of Spanish A machinist, first class A future architect V. M. I., to West Point, or to Annapolis, and made splendid records. Our library is one of the largest and best in the South. It contains about 14,000 volumes in addition to many magazines and newspapers. There are also many rare and valuable books, some of which date back to the sixteenth century. At John Marshall students assist with the work of conduct- ing the library, thus learning the rudiments of this valued profession. Many student librarians upon leaving John Marshall have been able, without further training, to secure worth-while positions in public libraries, thus finding a life-career because of the educational opportunity along this line which is offered at our school. For health’s sake { 22}

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and the responsibility and privilege of brotherhood, the world over. The Student Association trains students in the principles of self-government and social responsi- bility. Then there are various clubs like the Forum Club, the Hi-Y Club, the Girl Reserve Club, in which membership is optional. In these the members find education as well as amusement. An analysis of the various organizations in connection with our school life will show that each has its separate and distinct function. Upon the principle that “‘all work and no play’”’ not only makes Jack and Jill a dull boy and girl, retarding mental progress and “blocking traffic’ for others who are due to follow after, but warps and dwarfs character as well—upon this principle, our various clubs were established, and the social value of these organizations 1s recognized and appreciated. Starting in 1909, and replacing Richmond High School, John Marshall has grown and prospered under the “eerie ens bebiesnegtan, ah Sekula abamoseeonaek Basehor pu: a Something cooking? Just one more, please