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

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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

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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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Wanda Jean Varner Wanda is one of our seniors who graduated at mid-year. She is particularly quiet and unobtrusive. She has very attractive eyes and a soft voice which isn't hurried. Dora Lou West “Dode”, who has a great sense of humor, was our humor column writer for the school paper. She also possesses artistic abi ity and drew the art work for the yearbook. Robert Dale Whitehill Bob, the Romeo of the class, is a flirt and has a girl friend in every one of his classes. He was the president of the class for two years and is interested in singing as a career. Norma Ruth Wilson Happy go lucky Norma, has often said her ambition is to be a comedienne and she could be one very easily as she has a wonderful sense of humor. Jewell Areleen Wise “Susie” is musically inclined. Not only is she one of the pianists for the Boys Chorus, but she also sings. She is very sweet even though she has trouble with her boy friend. Norma Jean Yost Jeanie, a red head with a temper too, will be remembered for her very active part in the girls basketball tournament. She is a majorette and likes to watch football and basketball games. Peggy Lou Yost Peggy, another one of our pretty majorettes, was Queen Autumn 111. Her integrity can not be questioned because she has been our class treasurer for three years. Along with Bob W. and Jeanie Y. she loves to sample lunches. twelve