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

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H. H. Bowling B.S., West Virginia Barbara B. Gouldin B.S., Richmond Tech Professional M.Ed., University of Institute Virginia DECA FBLA Athletic Director VOT Miss Gooch instructs students in correct methods. Betty P. Mosher B.S., Richmond Professional Talmadge E. Watson Ann M. Zentmeyer B.S., Richmond B.S., Richmond Professional Professional Institute Institute DECA DECA VOT classes plan for future vocations The vocational program of John Marshall High School introduced to the individual stu- dent skills and trades to be employed after graduation. It offered methods of job prep- aration during high school and means of per- sonal experience during the remainder of the school day. The participant was therefore en- abled to gain insight into future occupations. Members of this program were given oppor- tunity to visit regional, district and state con- ventions where competition was provided in essay writing, various handicrafts, exhibits and the organization and content of scrap- books. Vocational students polish skills through various machines in preparation for present employment. 29

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Business Mary T. Burnett B.S., Mary Washington College Walter L. Fowler B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Tennis Team Coach 28 emphasizes efficient technique Jean D. Flemer B.S., Mary Washington College M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute FBLA Gail A. Gooch B.S., Longwood College H. Arnita Raffo B.S., St. Joseph’s College M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Head of Business Department The primary function of the business de- partment was to afford the opportunity for improving efficiency in business, to gain and attain higher standards in the profession, to provide a facility for acquiring skilled knowl- edge, shortcuts and up-to-date techniques in stenography, to promote mutual understand- ing among students with similar goals, to en- courage additional students to study business, and to broaden our views socially and profes- sionally. The activities of the business department were unlimited because of business personnel who spoke and kept the department informed on the changing trends. The metallic beat is evidence of student’s typing effort. ) LETTHOSE : | Ge papayas

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30 Marshall Singers and Choir combine during rehearsal. John King strums his bass for the beat. Musical arts combine for H.M.S. Pinafore The new instrumental director, Mr. Momchilov, introduced this year the formation of quartets and other musical ensembles. These select students toured schools throughout the Richmond area. A new feature, the Mar- shall singers, twelve stu- dents selected from the different sections of the choir, was added to the John Marshall choir activ- ities. These students also held tours. Charles P. Cooke B.A., Randolph Macon College Choir Robert B. Momchilov B.M.Ed., Baldwin Wallace Music Conservatory M.A., Columbia Teachers’ College Orchestra, Band Mr. Momchilovy leads concert.