Clay Battelle High School - Liberanni Yearbook (Blacksville, WV)

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Bonnie Jean Morris Bonnie is the real beauty of the class and she has the nicest dimples. She was F.F.A. Sweetheart of ’48 and Autumn Queen 11. She is president of the Thespian Society. Albert Carl Neely He has black hair and brown eyes and answers to the name of Abb. He is good natured and lazy in appearance and would be the first to say that his studies are not of the highest type. Norma Eileen Neely Norma is our senior girl with blue eyes and brown hair. She is noted for her neat and accurate work and is very active in Home Economics, but hopes to become a secretary. Her pottery exhibit won a gold key at Charleston, West Virginia. Donald Raymond Owen Donnie, the reporter, never seems to be in a hurry and takes things in his stride. Lessons don’t worry him and he likes to make reports on other seniors, because he keeps up on the gossip. Law is his ambition. Terry Abram Owens Terry, a quiet boy. is very neat and the best dressed boy in class. He has blue eyes and blond hair and very seldom speaks a harsh word to anyone or raises his voice. Margie Simpson Rogers Margie is another newly wed. She has impressed many by her capacity for hard work and willingness to help others. She graduated at the end of the first semester, but while she was in school all she talked about was Bob. Bonnie Ruth Russell Bonnie is quiet and likes to read. Her soft low tones are soothing to the ear and she is a pleasant companion. She can be depended upon to do her work well. James Franklin Snyder Jim is regarded as a big cut up . He is considered the most handsome boy in class, as he is six feet tall and the athletic type. He stands out more in basketball than in his studies. ten

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Mary Mac Haught Hoffman Flora Mar is another member of the class that was recently married and graduated at the half. She was always full of pep and was cheerleader for four years. She was also drum majorette. Irma Ruth Lantz Irma is one of the more mischievous senior girls and lives near our school. The swinging bridge over Dunkard often creaks as she attends practically every school event. This lass is one of the neatest girls in class. Henry Lee Hoffman Henry is the senior's on ly bridegroom. He took an active part in athletics and was football captain in '49. Henry is a carefree boy, and hopes someday to become a pro baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Glenda Glee Husk Her friends call her “Husky . She is very quiet and you would never know she was around if you didn’t see her blonde hair. She gets her lessons and minds her own business. Emma Jane Lem ley Jane is another senior who is engaged. She gets along with anyone and enjoys working out mathematical equations. She has brown hair and pretty blue eyes. Jane is usually seen with Jewell Wise. Medora Mason “Peg is slow and good natured. She isn't boisterous, but very mischievous and plays lots of pranks. Peg is definitely not a worrier, but a very good athlete. Richard Clark Jones Dick has an angelic look but-----. He enjoys playing jokes on people. Although he has been here for one year only, he is a very active band member. Dick likes to watch wrestling matches. Davie Lee McCoy A bashful one-sided grin, a slow drawl and a low' voice characterize “Mac”, one of our football players. He is carefree and can’t be bothered too much with nine

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Loretta Jane Spitznogle Jane, the smallest girl of the class, is also the most energetic. This petite brownette is always in good spirits. She has been an active member in all of her classes. Denzil Jack Tennant Jack is the boy who blushes quite a bit, especially when someone mentions Fairview. He is very talented in pottery and has made many attractive pieces. Edna Claire Strosnider Claire Bell is another of the seniors who gets into mischief. She is a blonde who likes to play jokes on people, to run around and to go to parties. Merle George Stull Merle is one senior who never causes a disturbance or raises his voice, but is always quiet and friendly. He is a hard worker in all things. Carol Jean Tennant A blonde who loves to giggle is Carol. Her sparkling eyes and pleasant smile make friends for her wherever she goes. She can be serious as evidenced by her pottery award. Robert Nelson Tennant He is better known as “Hindu” and is always teasing the teachers. If anything is done he is blamed for it whether he is guilty or not. He always has an answer for anything. William Scott Tennant Scott is a big, good natured boy who doesn’t let school worry him. His cheerful grin and friendly greeting will help him along and smooth the bumps. He took an active part in the junior p!ay and has helped in others. Wilma Merle Thomas “Wimp” is engaged to “Pimp”. It could be said that precious things come in small packages since Wilma is small and was a star p'ayer on the senior girls basketball team. eleven