Fort Ashby High School - Fortress Yearbook (Fort Ashby, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1954 volume:

we — bh ee i —_— —— rr Foreword And History 1942-48 — Our long voyage through school has begun with Miss Feaster as captain of our ship. Our crew consists of: Rosalyn Milleson; Lelia Decker; Gary Pyles; Dale Oakman; Geraldine Dowden; William Eye; Patricia Deremer;Mary-Jo Wolford; Lewis Wagoner and David Kreiger. 1943-44 — Our second trip has-begun and we-are-not, quite so scared as we were last year. Miss Feaster-is with us again this year. We shall-long remember the� parties we had this year and the band we had. Jay Elder from Cumberland joined us. 1944-45 — This year Miss Bolen-greeted-us.- Jo Ann Simpson joined us by skipping the. second grade. We have the privilege-of ringing:the bell and watching for the first bus. 1945-46 — We are fourth graders now with Mrs. Pfeifer'as our captain. This year we learned our multiplication tables. We-were joined by Patricia’ Malone and Richard Twigg. 1946-47 — At last we are in thejHigh Schoolbuilding for our filth voyage of'school. Mrs. Mawhiney was our teacher, but due_to illness, she resigned. Substitute teachers have taken her place for the remainder of this voyage. Norma Shipman from Piedmont has joined us. 1947-48 — Mrs. Oates is now our director... This year we were not allowed to have recess at the same time as the fifth graders because we just could not resist fighting. We can remember when we got cardboard boxes and slid down) the hill on-the ice. Sometimes we were a little late getting back to class. Robert) Bantz from Cumberland-joined us this year. Shirley Hart, Gayle Pownall, and Robert Bowers skipped the 5th grade-to bécome members of our crew. 1948-49 — Our crew has-beconie much larger this-year. | Richard Baldwin, Sylvia O'Brien, John Senn, and Donald Welker came to us from Patterson Creek; and James Bosley, George Lark, and Mildred Dolly enrolled from Short,Gap. Arlene Ratcliff, also joined us this year. Miss Swecker and Miss Thayer are our home;room teachers. 1949-50 — This year Mr. Keplinger-is our homeroom sponsor. We presented the annual Hal- loween assembly under his direction.} We prepared this year for our voyage through high school which started the next year. 1950-51 — This is our first. year of High School. Weare glad to welcome Marilyn McCoy, from South Charleston and Marlene Logsdon from (Cresaptown. Again this year we have Miss Swecker as our homeroom teacher. Playing basketball during gym periods makes our days bright- er this year. 1951-52 — Our class was divided into two groups this year. Mr. Keplinger guided the 10A Group and Mr. Marker the-10B.° We presented the-annual Thanksgiving assembly under the excellent direction of Mr. Marker. Frank Byer from Ridgeley and Lila Eou Thompson from Belington enlisted in’ our crew this year. 1952-53 — We are at last Juniors. The first week of school we ordered our class:rings which- arrived December 19. Our-class play, Headin’ for the Hills, was exceptionally successful. We are glad to have-a competent director such .as Mr. Henriquez, assisted_by Miss Thayer,for our play. We held the annual-Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom on-May-8. Patricia Anderson from. Kitzmillersjoined us. ; 14 SS 1953-54 — Thisis the year that we set ourfinal sail. About-the=third sweek: of School, we ordered our name.cards, After receiving themswe were busy handing-them out to; our’ friends. We had our class pictures taken-at- Ruhl’s-Studio, and everyone wanted his pictures-to- be-of superior quality..We presented the Senior Class: Play, Two Dates-far Tonight, directed by Mr. Marker and Mr.-McKenzie:Finally on May 27, 1954, we=received our long awaited “diplomas and embarked on the longest voyage. oe : : _ ROSALYN MILLESON “WILMA MYERS Our Captains J. William Marker Vice-Principal During our high school years, Mr. Marker, assistant principal, has been our leaning post. Without his guidance our ship of state might well have been lost at sea. His friendship has meant much to us and it is certain that those who follow in our footsteps will find him ever willing to lend the same helping hand needed and received so often by the seniors of '54. J. P. Judy Principal To Mr. J. P. Judy, our principal, we, the senior class of 1954, wish to express our sincere appreciation for the interest, understanding, and cooperation he has shown us during our years at Fort Ashby High School. Donald Kimble (1936-1952) In Memoriam To No angel was he, for angels are so few, but he did have a friendly way, a quiet manner, a happy melancholy in his eyes that somehow took hold of your heart, for he gave us so much and asked for so little in return. To us, his classmates and friends, there will always be a little dark- ness, but no doubt on some other dawn there is already the birth of a new light heralding that ‘“‘all is well.” With loving memory and lasting remembrance we pause to pay tribute to Donald Kimble. “God saw the road was getting rough, and whispered, Peace be thine.” Our class you left fowr years ago, To find your seas more blue, Tho other friends we’ve learned to know We often think of you. The years we'll wipe out never; The memory of those happy days Our dreams we'll treasure ever When we were all together. Richard Whitacre (1934-1950) MISS EVELYN BRIGHT 1953-54 Instructor of Music, Li- brary Science, and Jour- nalism; Organ Certificate, Manch College '29; A.B., English, Music, and Li- brary, W. Va. Wesleyan $1; M.A,, W. V. U. 50. MR. J. P. JUDY 1945-54 Principal; Instructor of Social Science; A.B., Social Science, Bridgewater College '26; M.A., W. V. U. 30. MR. ALBERT L. ROGERS 1950-54 Instructor of English; A.B., English; W. Va. Wesleyan '24; M.A., W. V. U. ‘31. Faculty Dear Teachers; we wish to thank you for all you have done for us. We appreciate your pa- tience, co-operation, and helpfulness in time of need. MR. LAWRENCE O. FOUT 1953-54 Instructor of Vocational Agriculture and Shop; B5., Vocational Agriculture and Biology, W. V. U. '52. MR. WAYNE C. BOOR 1953-54 Instructor of Social Science, Physical Education and Drivers Education; B.A., Social Science and English, University of Tulsa '51. MRS. LOIS McMILLION 1953-54 Instructor of Home Eco- nomics and Biology. A.B., Vocational Home _ Eco- nomics and Biology. Mar- shall College 51. MR. MELVIN N. McKENZIE 1953-54 Instructor of Social Science and English; B.S., Social Science and English, W. V. U. ‘53. MR. VIRGIL U. HULL 1953-54 Instructor of Social Science and French; B.S., Social Science and French, W. V. U. 52. MR. K. B. KEPLINGER 1947-54 MRS. LAURA MARKS 1943-54 | Instructor of Physical Sci- ence; A.B., Physical Sci- ence, Social Science, | Shepherd College “47; M.A., W. V. U. ’51. Instructor of Mathemat- ics; A.B., Mathematics, Home Economics, Salem College '26. XK = i = t We understand what a job it has been keeping everything in order, therefore we say “Con- gratulations for a job well done.” The Seniors of ’54 MR, J. WILLIAM MARKER 1942-43 1947-54 Instructor of Commercial; A.B., Commercial and Social Studies, Shepherd College '47; M.A., W. V. U. ’51. MR. THOMAS M. SMALL f be 1945-54 - . Instructor of Drivers Education for Mineral County ; Schools; B.S., Mathematics, Social Science, W. V. U. '38; , M.A., W. V. UL 51. ay = a- 7 Office Help Our “office crew” is headed by J. William Marker, Assistant Principal. Bob Chase takes his “watch” from 11 to 12 a.m., Lelia Decker from 12:30 to 1:30 p-m., and Jo Ann Simpson from 2:30 to 3:30 p. m. Lelia, Jo Ann, and Marilyn Mc Coy operate the bookstore in thc morning and during noon hour. Besides text books, compasses, notebooks, and paper, the girls sell candy and ice cream to the students. Rob Chase, who works in the office in the morning, is shown typing the morning absence list. ““Il_ make my own change, girls,” Mr. Fout tells book-store operators Jo Ann Simpson and Marilyn McCoy. Typing the afternoon absence list and weekly menus, is only part of Lelia Decker's job. “The boss , Mr. Marker, keeps all those tardy marks and unexcused absences in his little black book. Jo Ann spends her office period in the afternoon typing reports and filing records. ——_ Ty j j eee ewan ah orto 98 arecree— vol Gare 1S v0, vou re ber “wilson Cosleue Chaworts MR. MELVIN N. McKENZIE Mr. McKenzie is our class adviser this year. He is also sponsor of our yearbook and has helped us with our school activities this year, We appreciate all he has done for us in our Senior year. MR, J. WILLIAM MARKER Mr. Marker has helped us all through our high school years. He is our photographer for the Fortress. We thank him sincerely for all the help he has given us, With Faith We Weigh Our Anchor MARLENE LOGSDON ROBERT V. BOWERS “Marty” “Bow-Wow” “It is not wise to be wiser “Whoever lives true life, will than is necessary.” love true love.” Class Play 3, 4; Eagle Staff 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club; Class President 4; Fortress Staff 4; Pep Club 4. Class Play 3; School Improve- ment 1; Class Vice-President 4; Basketball 1; Eagle Staff 3. NORMA JEAN SHIPMAN “Normie” “Friendship often turns to love.” Librarian 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 2, 3; Home- coming Rep. 2; Autumn Ball Rep. 3; Miss Pep I 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; Reporter 3; Class Sec.-Treas. 4; Class Play 3, 4; F.H.A. President 4. MARILYN EILEEN McCOY “Marilyn” “Our todays and yesterdays are the blocks with which we build.” Class President 1; Minstrel 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Reporter 4; Librarian 4; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; Scorekeeper 4; F.H.A. Vice-President 4. 10 LESTER JAY ELDER | “Berries” | “Man has his will, but! woman has her way.” Basketball 1, 2; School Im- provement 1; Class Play 3. The Challenge Of The Future Beckons GAYLE TEMPLE POWNALL “Gert” “Love can work wonders.” Sewing Club 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Operetta £, 3; Minstrel 2, 3; Basketball 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; Glee Club 2, 3. SYLVIA MAE O'BRIEN “Sylvie” “Tomorrow's life is too late; live today.” Operetta 2, 3; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 3; Librarian 4; Crocheting Club 1, 2, 3. ROSALYN ELIZABETH MILLESON “Rose” “Good luck never comes too late.” Operetta 3, 4; Class Play 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; F, H. A. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Minstrel 4. FAY ARLENE RATCLIFF “Arlene” “Life is what you make it, so make it good.” Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Operetta 3, 4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Dancing Club 3; Minstrel 3, 4. LEWIS RALPH WAGONER “Lucky” “Bad luck often brings good luck.” Class Play 3, 4; School Im- provement 1; Librarian 4; Fortress Staff 4. GARY ODELL PYLES “Gary’ “Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand.” Class Play 3, 4; Autumn Ball Rep. 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Fortress Staff 4; Eagte Staff 3; School Improvement 1; Librarian 3; Class Reporter 2. DONALD ASH WELKER “Duck” “No sensible person ever made an apology.” Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Eagle Staff 3; School Improve- ment 1; Fortress Staff 4. Fortress Prom, Classwork - - All Are Reverent PATRICIA ANN MALONE “Patty” “Love me little, love me long.” Glee Club 2; Operetta 2; Dramatic Club 1; Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 3. RICHARD WELLINGTON TWIGG “Dickie” “No one is wise at all times.” Class Play 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Baseball $; School Improvement 1; Homecoming Rep. 2; Track 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4. WILLIAM BLAINE EYE “Bill” “One can not know everything.” Class Play 3, 4; Basketball 1; Timekeeper 3; School Im- provement 1; Eagle Staff 3; Librarian 1; Fortress Staff 4. 12 Memories PATRICIA R. DEREMER “Pac” “Trouble and love is where you find it.” Librarian 1; Class Sec.-Treas. 1, 3; Class Vice-President 2; Minstrel 2, 3; Autumn Ball Queen 2; Class Play 3, 4; Eagle Staff 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Dance Club 3; Fortress Sue 4; Rep. to Morgantown PAUL R. BALDWIN = “Ritchie” “Love conquers all things, let us yield to love.” Class President 2; Class Vice- President 1, 3; Student Coun- cil 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Fortress Staff 4; Eagle Staff 3; Rep. to Piedmont Jr. Fair 4; Rep. to Morgantown 1. MARY JO WOLFORD “Jo” “Love is wiser than ambition.” Librarian 1; Class President 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Operetta 3; Minstrel 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Fortress Staff 4; F.H.A. Sec. 4; Rep. to Piedmont Jr. Fair 4; Rep. to Morgantown 2; Rep. to Jackson Mill 2; Eagle Staff 3; Scorekeeper 4; Reading Club 3. LILA LU THOMPSON “Lila Lu” “For where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” Basketball 1; Glee Club 3; Book Club 3; French Club 3; F.H.A. Club 3, 4; Fortress Staff 4. WW james L. poster | “Jim” “True love never runs smooth.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Track 3; Class Play 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4. y a We Face Our Destination JO ANN SIMPSON “Jo” “You can do anything you want, if you try hard enough.” Class Play 3, 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Operetta 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; FLH.A. Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4. MILDRED MARIE DOLLY “Millie” “Tis what I love determines how I love.” Operetta 3; Class Play 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staff 4; Homecoming Ball Rep. 3; Autumn Ball Rep. 4; Glee Club 3; Dance Club 3. 13 FRANK WALLACE BYER “Frank” x “Move aside all great men, here comes another.” Baseball 3, 4; Class Play 3; Fortress Staff 4; Basketball 3. ROBERT LEE BANTZ “Bob” “Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.” Operetta 2, 3; Basketball 4; Track 2, 3; Minstrel 2, 3; Student Council 2; Class Play 4. eB mL Our Maiden Voyage Has Ended JOHN EUGENE SENN “Joe Cc” “Come day, go day, God send Sunday.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Eagle Staff 3; Fortress Staft 4. DAVID NELSON KREIGER “Dave” “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise.” Basketball Manager 2; Timekeeper 4. THOMAS DALE OAKMAN “Dale” SHIRLEY MAE HART “Shirl” “It matters not how long we live but how.” Class Play 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Fortress Staff 4; Eagle Staff 3, Librarian 3. NEDRA GERALDINE DOWDEN “Gerry” “The sweetest joy, the wildest woe is love.” Class Play 3; Minstrel 2, 3; Fortress Staff 4; Eagle Staff 3; F.H.A. Club 4; Librarian 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4. GEORGE ROBERT LARK “Buck” “Live and Learn.” Class Play 3; School Im- provement 1; Baseball 3. Our Point Of Embarkation - - Graduation PATRICIA ANN ANDERSON “Pat” “The seasons of love rolls not backwara but onward forever.” Class Play 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Eagle Staff 3; F.H.A, Club 4; Fortress Staff 4. LELIA MARIE DECKER “Squizz” “She who has never loved has never lived, She who has love has been deceived.” Class Play 3, 4: Minstrel 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Eagle Staff 3; Librarian 3, 4; Dance Club 3; F.H.A. Club 4; Fortress Staff 4. 15 Row One, I. to R. — Truman Householder, Wanda Bohrer, William Root, Imogene Hershberg er, Gary Som- merlott, Barbara Dayton, Secretary; Floyd Umstot, Shirley McTaggart, Bonnic Thompson. Row Two, I. to R. — Wayne Boor, Class Sponsor: MaryEllen Snyder, Dorothea Twigg, Arlene O'Brien, Merla Whitacre, Betty Lewis, Delores Price, Mary Jane Riley, Jannis Timbrook, Etta Mae Singhass, Dorothy Sampson, Row Three, L. to R. — Patricia Rosskamp, President; Loretta McTaggart, Lor- raine Welker, Lenora Umstot, Wayne Bohrer, Vaughn Alt, Bruce Bosley, Harold Haines, Vice-President: Melvin Copeland, Reporter; Loren Bosley, Robert Kenney, Harry Bosley, Arthur Dayton, Robert Foster, Treasurer. Junior Class sponsored a donkey bas- ketball game to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, American History Class panel discussing current events, 7 eee of the Junior Class are: p ayton, Secretary: ) obert Foster, Treasurer. mad naacia Rosskamp, President; aines, ¢-President; and Row One, I. to R, — Dean Kenney, Harold Abe, Bertha Barnes, Eddie Kimble, Secretary and Treasurer; Loretta O'Brien, Ernest Keplinger, Erma Kesner, Joe Dersin, Shirley Kimble, Gary Shriver, Reporter. Row Two, L., to R. — Julia Thompson, Carolyn Sampson, President; Toan Fout, Nancy Baldwin, Barbara Clark, Darlene Hicett, Shirley Long, Shirley Miner, Barbara Weaver, Martha Seeders. Row Three, L. to R. — Wilda Spencer, Janice Welch, Ruth Beaver, Sheila Speelman, Helen Tailman, Colleen Brooks, Loretta Blauch, Donna Anderson, Bernard McTaggart, Edgar Kimble, Ronnie Ward. Row Four, L. to R. — Keith Martin, Jerry Adams, Robert Chase, Vice-President; James Thompson, Tohn Hepner, Delbert Myers, James Lark, Donnie Wyer, Floyd Tallman, Frank- lin Brelsford, Albert Rogers, Class Sponsor, Sophomore typing class. Officers of the Sophomore Class are President, Carolyn Sampson; Vice-President, Bob Chase; Secretary and Treasurer, Eddie Kimble; Reporter, Gary Shriver. Christmas party being held by Sophomore Class. as 7 S Gas an ESS OS EE 7] et Row One, L. to R. — Virginia Biser, Martha Alt, Alice Faye Clark, Violet Knapp, Barbara Kimble, Betty Jane Hart, Ruth Border, Shirley Bosley, Opal Abe. Row Two, L. to R. — Lois MeMillion, Class Sponsor; Patricia Smith, Joan Dayton, Vice-President; Barbara Brant, Kay Jean Milleson, Wanda Saville, Doris VanMeter, Row Three, L. to R. — Barbara Stickley, Betty Lou Wagoner, Darlene ' Blauch, Secretary; Donna Umstot, Reporter; Irene O'Brien, Lucy White, Delores Davis. How to lay out a Pattern. : 5009 X 286 — 1,432,574 Row One, L. to R. — Jackic Wagoner, Evers McCoy, William Dennison, Harry Cheshire, Carl Anderson, Robert Sampson, Kenneth Isner, Glenn McTaggart, Harold Root, Rodney Bosley, Row Two, L. to R, — Virgil Hull, Class Sponsor; Milford Lee, Bobby Westfall, Leonard Brown, Benjamin Spencer, Robert Goller, William Iman, Presi- dent; William Logsdon, Treasurer; Orvel Hart. Row Three, L. to R. — Jerry Lease, John Seeders, Gordon Moore, Paul Chaney, Charles Baldwin, David Sutton, David McCullough, Orvin Wagoner, Fredrick Iser. Row Four, L. to R. — Lynwood Rexrode, Walter Abe, John Logsdon, Richard Sharpless, Charles Linaburg, Jerry Sny- ge� der, Robert Newcomer. ue Row One, L. to R. — Kenneth Chase, Howard Barnes, Corrine Smith, Treasurer; Kay Kenney, Ada Lou Barnes, Ruth Seeders, Lavada Hott, Theresa Snyder, Carroll Lease, President. Row Two, L. to R, — Donnie Davis, Mary Ellen O'Brien, Herbert Bosley, Nancy Deremer, Nannie Singhass, Alice Shipman, Delores Rotruck, Donald Milleson, Vice-President; Harvey Oates. Row Three, L. to R. — Richard Evans, Garland Barnes, Secretary; Mildred Dowden, Reporter; Thomas Riley, Linda Bauer, Mary Jane Spencer, Charles Abe, Kenneth Keplinger, Class Sponsor, Eighth Grade This is our country. y Ce {al el ase 2 GE ON BE ae fsa apse Row One, L. to R. — Edward Willison, Arthur Rexrode, Harley Wagoner, Charles Robinson, Francis Steed, Ernest Snyder, Kenneth Harper, Gary Riley, Gary Kenney, Larry Brown. Row Two, L. to R. — John Mellon, Dean Edward Wasson, Johnny Tipping, Bertha Pownell, Irene Iman, Ella Mae Thompson, Janet Newhouse, President; Barbara Bauer, Charlotte Getz, Judy Wagoner, Secretary; Rosetta Keplinger. Row Three, L. to R. — Laura Marks, Class Sponsor; Mary Ellen Snyder, Nancy Pyles, Ruth Liller, Jean Getz, Beverly Myers, Donna Hershberger, Treasurer; Joyce Wolford, Reporter; Blanche Bosley, Charles Rig- gleman, William Price. Row Four, L. to R. — Wayne Shreve, Glen Pyles, Bernard Long, Clyde Bantz, Elvin Spencer, Larry Troutman, Vice-President. Pi Falashbian FORT ASHBY, W. VA. YEAR — 53-54 VOL, IV, NO. 4 Editor-in-chief, Barbara Dayton showing typist Robert Kenney how it is done. FALASHBIAN STAFF “THE DOINGS” OF F. A. H. S. Printed four times a year by the Journalism Class of Fort Ashby High, Adviser : nae .. Evelyn Bright Editor-in-chief : ; Barbara Dayton Business Manager ; Patricia Rosskamp Asst. Business Manager Lauretta: McTaggart Art Editor Mary Ellen Snyder Sports Editor Imogene Hershberger News Editor ... ae ..... Merla Whitacre Feature Editor «ees esees+,..Wanda Bohrer eases Humor Editor .... i. a .. Betty Lewis ee - Exchange Editor ... : : Harold Haines spel Mimeograph Operator - .. Vaughn Alt Typist Neri eis siereieie Robert Kenney At the machine, chief operator Vaughn Alt with the assistance of Melvin Cope- land, Wanda Bohrer, and Miss _ Bright. How many more Wanda? THE FALASHBIAN For the past two years the school paper has been called “THE EAGLE”. This year the Journalism Class decided to restore the old name FALASHBIAN. It is very interesting to know how it got this name in the beginning. story. Planning together are Mary Ellen Snyder, Mr. R. R. Lowe, former principal of Fort Ashby High art editor; Merla Whitacre, news editor and Betty School, named the paper the FALASHBIAN by taking parts Lewis, humor editor. of the three names which Fort Ashby was originally called. He took the F from Frankfort, Al was for Alaska, the Ash for Ashby, and the bian to make the ending. Imogene Hershberger, sports editor; typing her Business manager, Pat Rosskamp, at the mimeo- Business managers, Pat Rosskamp and Lauretta scope machine. McTaggart, checking financial conditions with ex- change editor, Harold Haines. 20 “The Little Minister” The annual Junior Class play was present- ed April 8, under the direction of Miss Bright and Mr. Rogers. The Junior Class consider- ed itself proud to give a production of Sir James M. Barrie's “The Little Minister,” a famous drama (first produced about 60 years ago) a better-than-ordinary performance. “Tell me another story” The setting was a notably fine reproduc- “The Egyptian, curse her tion of the parlor of the minister's manse in Thrums, Scotland, as it existed a century ago, and the costuming was very close to the re- quirements of that period. The cast L. to R.: Miss Bright, Director; Lorraine “Don't be so free with your tongue, “4 wes, ef Welker, Arthur Dayton, vannls Timbrook, Delores eaeatr y 5 Please take your Ting. Price, Robert Kenny, Harry Bosley, Patricia Ross- kamp, Vaughn Alt, Barbara Dayton, Wanda Bohrer, Gary Sommerlott, Robert Foster, Mr. Rogers, Director. ha oP ei | 1h} “My husband and I have just returned from prayer meeting.” “This young lady is — or was — my bride to be.” ass = 1 “To think I should end up in the poorhouse.” : : i The Autumn Ball ' 4 The Junior Class sponsored the fourth annual “Autumn Ball” November 13, 1953. Miss Barbara Brant a representative from the Freshmen Class was crowned “Miss Autumn Queen IV” by principal, J. P. Judy. Miss Brant chose as her escort Paul Chaney, also a member of the Freshmen Class. A bouquet of white mums were presented to the queen by Miss Evelyn Dennison, “Miss Autumn Queen ITI.” Announcer for the coronation was Miss Patricia Rosskamp. Music was furnished by Martin’s Orchestra. wm oe 7 Barbara Brant Leading the Queen and her escort to the dance floor are: Flower girls: Sandra Malcolm, Cheryl Wagoner, and crownbearer: ip N5 McCourt, while the court stands in unison. —— | — Th i — : e Court Attending the Autumn Ball, L. to R. — Mrs. Louise Cheshire, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Kenny, Mrs. Edgar Twigg, Mrs. Harvey Wilson, Mrs. Charles Eiler, and Miss Dottie Twigg. pis e , “ j Students attending the Autumn Ball, L. to R. — Bob Foster, ‘Ww Imogene Hershberger, Wilda Spencer, Robert Chase, Paul Chaney, “ Barbara Brant, Nancy Edmiston, and Kay Jean Milleson. “N ita ‘ VV ' j MI j t The Court consisted of Class Representatives, L. to R. — Donna Hershberger, Glen Pyles, Imogene Hershberger, Harold Haines, Principal, J. P. Judy, Queen Barbara Brant, and Escort Paul Chaney, Gary Pyles, Mildred Dolly, Robert Chase, Wilda Spencer, Edward Linn, Nancy Deremer, and Flower Girls: Cheryl Wagoner, Sandra Malcolm; Crown- bearer “J. W.” McCort. _—_— —= Recreation time while off duty 0 Sectional B Varsity Basketball Tournament SCHEDULE Schools Played We They ’ Pap Paw... ee 553 40 The Sectional B Tournaments held at Po. Capon Bridge ; oe iS. 43 tomac State Gym February 25, 26, 27, left the pute ia Choe See ees vi Fort Ashby Eagles with fifth place. omney ca 7 ‘ dt $ ae Romney ioc 6 ane 41 The Eagles defeated Romney High the first pr ceeley berets vee eeanes 33 e night with a score of 53-48. The loss the second ian pes Sic SA oy 46 39 night was to Piedmont High School by a score Capon Bridge sia’ 43 32 of 65-35. Paw Paw .., a ti OS 43 , 4 Dare Hee io eee 37 55 Even though the team didn’t come out on top, Ridgeley ae Me By we are proud of Jim Bosley placing forward on Reject sae ere el the All-Tournament team. We are sure Jim de- oes rebar ryan beeen ree eees a 2 served his trophy. be lat Laie re A Being the first year as our Coach, we think oF vardcel Pasha’ 6 aim re « 4 - 1 7 : . nae oe ae pe tas i Mr. Boor did a wonderful job with our boys Howard Maa 55 48 and we are very proud of him. Keyser 31 Romney Deaf 64 Harold Haines Robi q Forward ae John Senn Forward Arthur Dayton Guard Coach Wayne Boor J ames Bosley Guard 24 L. to R. — Jerry Adams, Budd y Haines, Arthur Dayton, Bobby Kenney, John Hepner, Bosley, John Senn, Dick Twigg Richard Baldwin, Bob Chase, Jim Cheerleaders '53-’54 L. to R. — Imogene Hershberger, Janice Welch, Norma Shipman, Captain; Pat Rosskamp, and Darlene Hiett. 25 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders L. to R. — Nancy Deremer, Barbara Brant, Kay Jean Milleson, Betty Lou Wagoner, and Peggy Adams. Junior Varsity Basketball Team i - Row One, L. to R. — Keith Martin. Gary Shriver, Dean Kenny, Joe Dersin. Row Two, L. to R.—Tubby Evans, Manager; John Hepner, Harold Abe, Vaughn Alt, Wayne Bohrer, Hany Bosley, and Coach Wayne Boor. 26 Fort Ashby Track Team Standing, L. to R. — Coach Boor, Robert Chase, Richard Twigg, Arthur Dayton, Richard Evans. Kneeling — Thomas Riley, Manager. Get ready, get set, go. 27 m ¢ The captain of our team, Artie Dayton. Mr. Boor explaining a play to our team. L. to R. — Jerry Adams, Harold Haines, Arthur Dayton, Bob Kenney, John Hepner, Richard Baldwin, Bob Chase, James Bosley, Dick Twigg, John Senn. Take it on in, John. 28 The Eagle’s manager, Bill Root, Come on down, girls and meet your downfall. That's one sure way of making a basket, John. bea _leeatines A game would not be complete with- out our scorekeepers Marilyn McCoy and Mary Jo Wolford. “We hope your jump will be a success, Bob.” Come on Ritchie, up you go. Billy Root giving a punch to Donald Welker. Spectators enjoying a game between Fort Ashby and Romney. Without these people our games would not be a success. 29 . 7 mcseesess..-. a we Dave. ! j ™ d SREY Stiles estat “These tickets are all yours,” “Is this one of your fine children, Mr. Mayfield?’ “Do you want to lie down, Sylvia?” Two Dates “You've got to help mel” “My daughter has been kidnapped and you stand there like a mummy!” “Let's go, Miss Gal- lop. “What do you mean, I certainly will call the police.” Our Director “Let's hurry, Tony!” “Gee-e, Freddie!” Announcer For Tonight “So you're Sylvia Chan- ma ap Geer — “I guess so, Brad- ford.” Miss Fortress VI MISS MARY JO WOLFORD The annual Fortress Ball was held in April, and Miss Mary Jo Wolford was crowned Miss Fortress VI by Mr. J. P. Judy, Principal, at 9:00 P. M. in the Fort Ashby Auditorium. Miss Wolford was chosen Queen by popular vote of the student body. She chose as her escort Richard Baldwin; both the Queen and her escort are members of the Senior Class. Sev- eral schools were represented at the dance as they sent a princess and her escort from their Senior Class. Representatives from our Senior Class were, Patricia Deremer and Robert Bantz. Blair Deremer was crown-bearer, and the two attendants were Mérry Carol Milleson and Edith Shipman. Norma Shipman was the announcer. The Gym was decorated in the Senior Class colors, blue and silver. 32 Senior High music class practicing under the direction of Miss Bright. Senior Row One, L. to R, — Arlene O'Brien, Dorothea Twigg, Darlene Heitt, Hi h Bertha Barnes, Julia Eua Thompson, Ba rbara Clark, Bonnie Thompson, g Barbara Dayton, Shirley Hayes, Wanda Bohrer. Row Two, L. to R. — Bernard McTaggart, Edgar Kimble, Rodney Bosley, Betty Isner, Carolyn Sampson, Loretta O'Brien, Mary Ellen Snyder, Shirley McTaggart, Ruth Beaver, Lorraine Welker, Lenora Umstot, Row Three, L. to R. — James Lark, Ronnie Ward, William Root, Marjorie Bosley, Shirley Hart, Patricia Anderson, Geraldine Dowden, Shirley Miner, Janice Welch, Pat Rosskamp, Loretta McTaggart. Row Four, L. to R. — Donald Wyer, Nancy Baldwin, Coleen Brooks, Loretta Blauch, Betty Lewis, Merla Whitacre, Dorothy Sampson, Mary Jane Riley, Jeanie Price. G Vhy. Eighth Grade Chorus. Row One, L. to R. — Kay Kenney, Corrine ly ly Smith, Judy Kimble, Ruth Seeders, Lavada Hott, Theresa Snyder, OW, Mary Ellen O’Brien, Miss Bright, music instructor. Row Two, (S) L. to R. — Alice Faye Shipman, Nannie Singhass, Nancy Deremer, Mildred Dowden, Ada Barnes, Linda Bauer, Mary Jane Spencer, Delores Rotruck. Row Three, L. to R. — Charles Abe, Jack Oates, Caroll Lease, Donnie Davis, Herbert Bosley, Howard Barnes. Seventh Grade Chorus. Miss. Bright, instructor. Row One, L. to R. — Judy Wagoner, Barbara Bauer, Ella Mac ‘Thompson, Kenney Harper, Harley Wagoner, Earnest Snyder, Gary Kenney, Edward Wilson, Frahkie Steed. Row Two, L. to R. — Joyce Wolford, Donna Hersh- berger, Janet Newho use, Dean Wasson, Billy Price, Larry Troutman, Gary Riley, Johnny Tipping. Row Three, L. to R. = Blanche Bosley, Charlotte Getz, Irene Iman, Rosetta Keplinger, Ruth Liller, Bertha Pownall, Jean Getz, Francis Abe, Arthur Rexrode, Row Four, L. to R. — Beverly Myers, Nancy Pyles, Clyde Bantz, Glen Pyles, Bernard Long, ne Shreve, Charles Riggleman, Larry Brown. ’ 4 Fortress Staff “Gee, aren’t we going to have fun?’’ is the quotation used most by the Senior Class the first of September. The Fortress Staff is chosen, the outline was given and we set to work at a fast and furious pace, all eagerness and excitement. We learned the arts of ad-selling, asking for boosters, crop- ping pictures, proof reading, pasting up our dummy, counting words, and at the last minute calling on the F.B.I. to recover some of our stolen pictures. We learned which page of the dummy “Copy A’’ goes, and count lines on graph paper so “Photo D” will be properly placed. January the New Year, tells us to get down to business and fast, because next month is the dead At the beginning of the year a discussion group was held. line. The excitement grew and grew and The staff was elected, and Mr, McKenzie was chosen our 2 5 . ae N SpOnsSh before we knew it, February 20 was here and our first and last Fortress was launched, to return in May for each his own, to hold as memories. To complete our year book, we knew we needed cooperation and much hard work from our editor, Mary Jo Wolford; asst. editor, Rosalyn Milleson; business manager, Gary Pyles; and asst. business manager, Pat Deremer. at Without our typists, Patty Anderson, Marlene Logsdon, and Gayle Pownall, our copy sheets would not have been finished. Working at night was also fun as well as_ work. Preparing scripts are: Marlyn McCoy, Norma Shipman, Dickie Twigg, and Mary Jo Wolford. To all those who have aided us in the preparation of our yearbook, Mr. McKenzie our class sponsor, for all those pages he proof read . . . Mr. Judy for his under- standing that “I have to go and see some- body...” Mr. Marker, chief adviser, for all the pictures he took and all the Office Practice we didn’t do... And to all the teachers, students, patrons, and advertisers who chipped in when we said, “For the Fortress,” whether it was instructions, cars, or out-of-class permits — we sincerely ex- tend our deepest appreciation and this new phrase, “Gee, wasn’t it fun?” These busy heads are Marilyn McCoy, advertising man- ager; Dickie Twigg, sports editor, and his assistant, Norma Shipman; Richard Baldwin, patrons manager, and Lewis Wagoner, assistant advertising manager. Mary Jo Wolford, editor, and her assistant put their heads together planning some arrangements, ss James Bosley activities manager and his assistant, Mildred Dolly, along with Jo Ann Simpson class editor, and her as- sistant, Lelia Decker, discussing the ar- rangement of the class pictures, 35 Art editor Donald Welker, is telling his assistants, Lila Lu Thompson and John Senn, “This is the way it is done.” James Bosley, activities manager, and his assistant, Mildred Dolly, with the help of Jo Ann Simpson, class editor, are very busy with editorials. Gary Pyles, business manager, and his as- sistant, Pat Deremer, looking over the booster page. r ir ’ rig AUDIT Tver V2 | be ’ a You better do it right, or Boom!!! L. to R. — Frank Byer, Robert Bantz, Rosalyn Milleson, Mr. Keplinger, instructor; JoAnn Simpson, Gary Sommerlott, Harry Bosley, Truman House- holder. Students in Library Class: L. to R. — Lewis Wagoner, Betty Lewis, Mary Ellen Snyder, Jay Elder, Merla Whit- acre. Something new has been added. The 9th grade boys are inde- pendent since Mrs, Lois McMillion organized a Bachelor's Club. Front, L. to R, — Harold Root, Robert Sampson, Evers McCoy, Mio ‘ : Be i SYS Mis. MeMillion, William Dennison, Jackie Wagoner. Back, L. to The Drivers Education Class is getting ready for driv. . — Orvel Hart, Kenneth Isner, Charles Linaburg, Jerry Logsdon. LCatlO ass Is getting y ing instructions under direction of Mr. Thomas Small. Mr. Wayne Boor is our theory instructor in the class room. Row One, L. to R. — David Kreiger, Dale Oakman, Lila Lu Thompson, Gayle Pownall, Jannis Timbrook, Etta Mae Singhass. Row Two, L. to R. — Mr. Boor, Truman Householder, Gary Pyles, Bill Eye, . Bob Kenny, Mildred Dolly, Imogene Hershberger, Ruth Border and Alice Fay Clark are Marlene Logsdon, Mr. Small. Row Three, L. to R. — busy cutting out their dresses. John Senn, Jim Bosley. The 10th grade girls are cooking up a meal spelled m-e-s-s. During Our Times Our photographer, Mr. Marker, tells us to “watch the birdie.” ; es Transcribing by tape recorder was part of our office practice training. Students must take the “Board of Education” from Mr. Marker or exchange swats; and that’s what happened to Walter Abe and Gordon Moore. Typing can be fun if you just apply yourself. Roepe Ritchie The seventh grade class enjoy singing Christmas carols at noon hour. and Gary Shriver our movie projector opera- tors. Student Council The Student Council was formed in Fort Ashby High School five years ago to give the school a representative form of government. Sixteen members make up our governing body this year, three members from each of the grades nine to twelve and two from the seventh and eighth grades, under the direction of Mr. Hull. The Student Council in past years has added many fine things to our school, among them are a trophy case, covers for the stage footlights, and the plaque representing Scholarship, Activities, and Athletics. The Council's projects for this year have been a suggestion box and another trophy case for the hall. Student Council members, L. to R. — Mr. Hull, sponsor; Buddy Haines, reporter; Kay Milleson, Nancy Pyles, Lorretta O'Brien, Secretary- Treasurer; Richard Baldwin, Jerry Adams, John Hepner, Marilyn McCoy, President; Barbara Dayton, PaieA. Vice-President; Wanda Bohrer, William Iman, Carroll Lease, Bernard Long, and Mary Jo Wolford. The Parent-Teachers Association is a group of parents and teachers working for a better school and community. The P. T. A. meets the first Thursday of every month. They have been militant in carrying out a program wor thwhile. The picture at the left is the first P. T. A. Meet- ing in the new elementary building which was fol- lowed with a social. Officers of the year were: L. to R. — Mrs. Elsie Ross- kamp, Secretary; Mr. An- drew Rotruck, President, and Mrs. Edgell Pyles, Treasurer, Librarians The library is under the supervision of Miss Evelyn Bright this year. Several students serve as Librarians during the day. The books are cataloged and arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Several new books have been added and the students have enjoyed reading them. The Library can be used all day for study or re- search. It is kept very quiet, and the students enjoy doing their work in this room. The Librarians are: L. to R. — Orvel Hart, Marilyn McCoy, Arlene Ratcliff, Jackie Wagoner and Sylvia O'Brien. Vo-Ag and F.F.A. The Vocational Agriculture Department was re-established by Mr, Lawrence Fout at the beginning of the year. This is the first time since Mr. Paul Kettle resigned in 1943 that we have had a Vo-Ag Department in this school. There are twenty-cight students in the class, all of which are members of the F.F.A. Organization. The boys are taught all of the scientific methods of L, to R, — Arthur Dayton, Parliamentarian; Harry Bosley, farming and raising livestock and about twenty-five per cent President; Bruce Bosley, Vice-President; Bob Foster, Secre- of the school year Is taken up with shop work and carpentry. tary; Wayne Bohrer, Treasurer; Loren Bosley, Sentinel. They have built tables and benches for the shop and have built’ other articles to sell in order to make money for their club. Vo-Ag is a continuing course that the students can enroll in for three or four years if they so desire. Each student has a project which he carries out at home, such as raising live- stock or growing a crop. They must complete one such project a year in order to receive credit for the course. Vo-Ag boys with director, Mr. Fout. AAT Ty F H A The Future Homemaker’s Association was organized at the beginning of the year by Mrs. Lois McMillion. To be eligible for membership in the F. H. A, one must have a semester of Home Economics. Many activities have been carried out this year such as selecting a Chapter Mother, Mrs. W. Robert McCoy, and holding a Daddy Date Night, which turned out very successfully. Initiation of new members was held in February, and several members of our club attended the Regional F. H. A. meeting in Elkins in March. In April a Mother-Daughter Banquet was held. F. H. A. OFFICERS Row One, L. to R. — Norma Shipman, President; Barbara Dayton, First Vice-President; Rosalyn Mille- son, Second Vice-President; Lila Lu Thompson, Third Vice-President. Row Two, L. to R. — Mary Jo Wol- ford, Secretary; Janice Welch, Historian; JoAnn Simp- son, Treasurer; Marilyn McCoy, Fourth Vice-President. Girls preparing Christmas Baskets are: L. to R. — JoAnn Simpson, Lila Lu Thompson, Janice Welch, Mary Jo Wolford, Marilyn McCoy, Norma Shipman, Barbara Dayton, Rosalyn Milleson. Mrs. Evans This makes the thir: teenth year Mrs. Dorothy f Evans has been with us. She is a wonderful cook and keeps the cafeteria in pee tip-top shape. GAFETERIA HELP ROW YOne, L. to R. — Shivley McTaggart, Wilda Spenceiy Pat Malone. Row - eae Two. aN. — Shirley Mr. Kenneth Ratcli Mr. Kenneth Ratcliff, known to us as “Uncle Kenny” has been our custodian for the past three years. He keeps our building nice and neat. We hope he will continue to be our custodian for many years to come. Kimbla, Sylvia, O'Brien, Gayle Pownall, Joan Fout, Gary Pyles, John “Senn, Mr. H. L. Idleman Mr. H. L. Idleman, Superin- tendent of Mineral County Schools, and Mr. Marker, in Mobile, Alabama, on way to Sugar Bowl game. THE BUS DRIVERS Our Captains are always on time to bring us back to our base after a night of liberty. L, to R. — Glenn Judy, Short Gap Run; Marvin Biser, Reese's Mill Run; Clarence Kesner, Dans Run and Dennison Ridge; Guy Adams, Knobley Mount- is ain Road; Floyd Wagoner, nurse. She Horseshoe and Middle Ridge Mrs. B. Chapma Smith AN Mrs. B. Chi ie Smith our public healt examines us regularly. Run; Daniel Whitacre, Patter- son Creek Run. iiss The Black and White Revue of 1954 was presented on Thursday, March 4, under the direction of Miss Evelyn Bright and William Marker, The interlocutor was Harry Bosley The Revue was quite a hit with the crowd that attended The cast of sixty-two students included end men Robert Foster, Gary Sommerlou, Anthur Dayton, Joe Dersin, Robert Kenny, Sam Barnes, Delores Price, and Etta Mac Singhass. Specialty numbers were given by the end men along with musical entertainment by Clyde Bantz, Norma Shipman, Larry Troutman, Merla Whitacre. Edgar Kimble, Harold Haines, and Vaughn Alt, The Harmonizers who gave 4 al song and dance act were Wanda Bohrer and Donald Welker, Lauretta: MecT t and Jim Bosley, Darlene Heitt and Bob Chase Cha gic Shoe Shine Boy” was presente g Six, Patricia Deremer, Patricia ska � , Patricia lone, Mildred 1 ipman with the aid of Hart agoner, the shoe shine boy Members of the orchestra were Marilyn McCoy, Ruth Beaver, John Hepner, Sheila Speelman, Richard Twigg, and Robert Bantz . A THE BLACK and WHITE REVUE of 19 . See cee |: The Basket Ball The first “Basket Ball” was held March 26, in the gymnasium. Miss Norma Shipman, senior; and Arthur Dayton, junior; were crowned Queen | and King of The Basketball by Prin. [ { cipal J. P. Judy. | ; Announcer for the event was Miss Evelyn Bright. Decorations were carried out with the school colors, maroon and gold. The court con- sisted of Junior and Senior Cheer- King Queen leaders and the basketball team. Rees os ; 7 “ ; z f av Miss Norma Shipman Music was furnished by our own Or- MTs ey MOL chestra. The court stands in unison while the King and Queen leave the Orchestra consists of: Sheila Speelman, Richard Twigg, John throne. Hepner, Robert Bantz, Francis Rice. Not show is Pianist, Marilyn McCoy. ] THHS Court, L. to R.: Joe Dersin, Imogene Hersh- Crownbearers Court, L. to R. Barbara Brant, Richard Twigg, berger, Harold Haines, Janice Welch, John Hep- Randy Marker and Cathy Betty Wagoner, Robert Chase, Darlene Hiett, ner, Peggy Adams, Jerry Adams, Kay Jean Mille- Welch James Bosley, Patricia Rosskamp, Robert son, Vaughn Alt, Nancy Deremer. Kenney. Miss Pep II Miss Imogene Hershberger Imogene Hershberger was chosen by popular vote of the students from the Senior High Cheerleaders. Miss Pep II, succeeding Miss Norma Shipman, Miss Pep I. Miss Hershberg- er is a member of the junior class. 43 Patrons - Boosters - Advertisers We the Seniors of ‘54 w Boosters and Advertisers whose help h of our year book “The Fortress”. Mr. Mrs. Glarence Abe Abe's Jewelry Mr, Mrs, Carl Adams Mr. Mrs, Guy Adams Mr, Mrs. James Alkire Mr. Mrs. Fred Alt Keith Mrs. Homer Alt Mrs. Irene (Kimble) Alt Mr. Mrs. Robert Alt Ruth Alt Mr. Charles Anderson Mr, Mrs. Walter Anderson Mr. Harry Appold Mr, Mrs. Paul Arbogast Mr. Mrs. Warren Bantz William GC. Baucrs Frances Bearinger Mrs. Margaret Benjamin Mr. Mrs. Conda Bennett Catherine Biggs ? Mrs. Thomas Blauch ‘irginia Bloom Mr. John Blue Mary Catherine Borror Mr. Mrs. Clarence Bosley Mr. Mrs, Carl Bowman Mr. Mrs. Robert Bradfield Chris Branson Evelyn Bright Mr. Mrs. A. H. Broome Carl Broome Blair Brooke Miss Brooks Dr. R. R. Brown Miss Florrie Camp Lional Carder Glen Chappell Mr. Mrs. Harry Cheshire E. L, Clevenger Curl’s Camera Shop Mr, Mrs. Hollie Davis Tommy Davis Mr. Mrs. Earnest Dawson I. A. Decker Dick Deremer Ruth Douglas Deremer Betty Jo Dohrman Mr, Mrs. Lester Dolly Jo Ann Dowden E. W. Ebert Mr. Mrs. Joseph F. Eirich Falk's Lunch Room Federal Printing Co. Mr. Mrs. Elmer Fleck Lawrence Fout France's Tavern Helen Funk Mr. Mrs. Charles Getz Mr. Mrs. Ghauf Floyd Grace, Real Estate Walter Grace Mr. Mrs. Donald Grayson Green's Grocery Mr. Mrs. C. W. Grim Mr. Mrs. Robert Gross Nellie Harden Emery Hartman Lloyd Hartman Harvey's Jewelry George Heinrich Mr. Mrs. O. C. Hepner Hobby Shoppe, Cumberland Marvin S, Hockman Mr. Mrs. D. High Mr. Virgil Hull Al Jacobs Mr. Mrs. Chester Jenkins Claudine Jones J. P. Judy Carl Keller Mr, Mrs. Donald Kenney Kessel’s News Stand Keyser Studio Mr. Mrs. Earnest Kimble J. D. Kimble Mrs. Julia A. Kohl Miss Hope Kreiger Mr, Mrs. Nelson Kreiger M. J. Krizmencic Mr. Mrs. J. M. Kuykendall Jesse Lambert Lorraine Lark Lawrence D. Leaford Miss Genevieve G. Lee Mr. Mrs. Robert Linn Ray Lutterill Bobby Jim Marker Carol Jean Marker Jean Marker Mr. Mrs. R. C. “Shorty” Marker Rita Marker Mr. Mrs. O. E. Marks Daily M. Martin, D.D.S. Mrs. Martha Martin Marty’s Beauty Box Mr. Mrs. Homer May Ronald May Mr. Mrs. W. L. May Mr. Mrs. George McCarty Mr. Mrs. Nelden McCort Mr. Mrs. Evers McCoy Mr. Mrs. W. R. McCoy Mr. Mrs. Blaine McCullough McKenzie Grocery Melvin McKenzie Mr. Mrs. Calvin McMillion Mr. Mrs. Clyde Messick Myron Miller Glen Wilson Milleson Mr. Mrs. J. B. Milleson Mr. Mrs. Watson Milleson Miner's Grocery Carl Moreland Ray Moreland C. E. Montgomery Mr. Mrs. E. G. Myers New Keyser Theater Mr. Mrs. Tom Newhouse Mrs. Ruth Oates Mr. Mrs. Joseph O'Brien Mr. Mrs. C. A. Pancake Harry Payne Robert Allen Petit Mr. Mrs. William Petit Mr. Mrs. E. D. Poland Potomac Market George Powers Carl Pownall Pratt Grocery Mr. Mrs. F. B. Price Mr. Mrs. Cleve Pyles ish to show our deep appreciation to the Patrons, as made it possible for the publication Mr. Mrs. Leland Pyles Mr, Mrs. Leslie Pyles N Marie Pyles K, H. Ratcliff Mr, Mrs. Leasin Ratcliff Mr. Mrs. Richard Richmond Eddie Riley John Riley Rinard’s Jewelry Company John Rodenhouse A. L. Rogers P. C. Rouzer Mrs. Estella Sanders Mr. Mrs. John Seeders Seifert’s Piano, Furniture, Organs Mrs. Katherine Senn William Senn Mr, Mrs. Bower Shreve I. P. Shreve Mr, Mrs. Ellis Shanholtz Mr. Mrs. James W. Shanholtz Shears Mr. Mrs. E, N, Shipman Mr. Mrs, Glenden Shriver Mr. Mrs. Quinn Sheffler Mr. Mrs. Andrew Simpson Mr. Mrs. Jesse T. Simpson Mr. Mrs. Robert Skidmore Mike Skinner Mr. Mrs. Jack Smith Levonna Smith Mr. Mrs. Sam Smith Mr. Mrs. John Sommerlott Mr. Mrs. C. W. Souders Mr, Mrs. Waldo Speelman Mrs. Helen Spencer H. Clifford Spiker Sports Shoppe, Cumberland Mrs. Robert Stallings Mr. Mrs. Tom Stallings Sugar Bowl, Keyser Sykes Music Store Mr. Delbert Tallman Mr. Mrs. James Taylor Thompson's Electric, Belington, W.Va. Mr. Mrs. Ralph Thompson Tiny’s Bargain Store Dottie Twigg Mr. Mrs. Edgar Twigg Mr. Mrs. James Twigg Mr. Mrs. Ray Twigg Mr. Floyd Umstot Mr. Mrs. Ray Umstot Mr, Mrs. Samuel Umstot Mr. Mrs. Charles Valentine Bill Wagoner Donald Wagoner Floyd Wagoner Mr. Mrs. Ralph Wagoner Mrs. Maude Walker Mr. Mrs. Dean Wasson Mrs. Virgil Weese K. B. Welch Richard Welch Mr. Mrs, William Welch Welcome Inn Nellie Welton D. E. Whitacre Mr. Mrs. Irvin Whitacre Mr. Mrs. Clarence Woolford Young’s Amcelle Tavern The School picture on our title page is Compliments of Ruhl’s Studios, Cumberland, Md. Hackley Stores J. M. Hackley, Prop. Original and Cheapest Cash Grocery Phone 6841 181 Armstrong Street Keyser, West Virginia THE SPOT Hot Dogs and Draught Beer 51 Armstrong Street Elmer Wilson, Proprietor Compliments of Houser’s Texaco Station and Motel Romney, West Virginia Phone 467 Compliments of Jesse H. and Norma G. Simmons Simmon’s Insurance Agency “Insurance that Insures”’ Phone 210 and 6271-J 45 The Coffman Fisher Co. Department Stores Keyser, West Virginia In business since 1889 In Keyser over 30 years Cumberland Opticians Al Tosh, Owner 8 Greene Street Cumberland, Maryland Cumberland 5264 Compliments of Super Concrete Company Your Headquarters for Ready Mix Concrete Cumberland, Maryland Phone 5434-5435 Royal Restaurant Main Street Keyser, West Virginia Compliments SHEAR’S of ROGER’S FUNERAL HOME Keyser, West Virginia Keyser, West Virginia Compliments of Compliments of POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL SHORT GAP P.T.A. Keyser, West Virginia Compliments Sun Spot Beverage Company ay Mason’s Root Beer and Other Popular Soda Drinks ROGER’S TRANSFER COMPANY and John L. Rogers Dial 6101 Keyser, West Virginia Keyser, West Virginia Compliments of Butler’s Restaurant The South Cumberland Candy Sandwiches of all kinds Kitchen Soft Drinks and Hot Lunches Virginia Avenue Phone 2778 Cumberland, Maryland 46 M. L. Arnold and Son Compliments Flour — Feed — Seed — Fertilizer of John Deere Farm Equipment Romig Drug Company Phone 35 Main Street Romney, West Virginia Keyser, West Virginia Compliments ‘ } Compliments of of V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 6667 Romney Planing Mill Fort Ashby, West Virginia Romney, West Virginia Allen’s Esso Servicenter Long’s Building Supply D. W. Long, Manager Mineral and Piedmont Streets One quarter mile East of Keyser, West Virginia Romney, West Virginia on Route 50 Dial 2831 eal ce Building Materials and Millwork “For the best weiners in Town” J. H. Markwood Sons Furniture — Rugs — Floor Coverings Coney Island Lunch FUNERAL DIRECTORS 3 North Liberty Street Keyser, West Virginia Cumberland, Maryland Phone 5861 47 Singer Sewing Romney 65 Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland Phone 394 Coca-Cola Bottling Works, 77 North Main Street Keyser, West Virginia Incorporated Phone 20971 Romney, West Virginia Compliments of EARL B. WOLFORD W. Roy Smith, Manager Representative for Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Phone 194 Company Fort Ashby, West Virginia Phone 2902 CORBETT‘S Compliments Your Prescription Drug Store of Romney, West Virginia Phone 40 RUHL STUDIOS Newest Fashions First at Fine Camera Portraits KAPLON’S 60 North Centre Street Men’s Wear Cumberland, Maryland Keyser, West Virginia 48 Compliments of Compliments ROMNEY DAIRY of Romney, West Virginia ‘S HATCHER CONSONE HOUSER’S HATCHERY Sporting Goods and Photo Supplies Romney, West Virginia 2 Piedmont Street, Box 711 Keyser, West Virginia Shorty’s Service Station General Merchandise — Sinclair Products LANDIS Authorized Dealer Montgomery Ward and TYPEWRITER COMPANY Lee Tires and Batteries EK. L. Grapes, Prop. Phone 479 Your Royal Standard and Royal Portable Romney, West Virginia Dealer Scuth End Market Meats, Groceri d Produc 115 Frederick Street ie MOC eres. Gt LOGUE Cumberland, Maryland Harry K. Poling, Prop. 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Manufacturers BURIAL VAULTS AND SEPTIC TANKS Route No. 5 McMullen Highway Cumberland, Maryland For more information call 5824 New Car Dealers Association Of Keyser Barger Buick Company Craig Ford Sales “better buy buick” “your friendly ford dealer’ Ludwick’s Garage “chevrolet cars and trucks” West End Garage Ridder Motors, Inc. “pontiac, gmc, cadillac” “dodge-plymouth” 52 KAPLON’S Young Men’s Shop Timely Clothes Northbrooke Clothes Arrow Shirts Puritan Sportswear Cumberland, Maryland Bopp’s For Flowers Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland Phone 2582 Compliments of JUDY’S GARAGE Fort Ashby, West Virginia BROWNE'S STORE 430-432 William Street Cumberland, Maryland Compliments of Ladies Auxiliary Of The Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Co. Compliments of Cut Rate Shoe Store J. BRADY THOMPSON Dealer in Farm Orchard and Building Supplies Romney, West Virginia Phone 43 Rosemont Restaurant 17 Armstrong Street FINE FOODS America’s Most Popular Potato Chip Distributed by R. 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