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

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Pre pal We, the Senior Class of 1955, wish to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. J. P. Judy, our principal, who has always offered his cooperation and under- standing during our years at Fort Ashby High. This year, in addition to giving us his assistance by being our principal, Mr. Judy also taught the senior economics class. Some- times he was afraid we weren't learning much, but we all passed with flying colors, and on graduation day he handed us our diplomas. Vice- Principal During our high school years, Mr. Mar- ker, assistant principal, has helped us | ay through our times of trial. With his years A, of experience as a guide, he tried to instill l io i some wisdom into us. Without Mr. Marker, e many members of the senior class would not be seniors today. He has been a true friend, and we want to thank him for lending us a helping hand when we needed it the most. ,

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Supertutendent aud ¢sststauts Mr. H. L. Idleman has been Mineral County Superin- tendent of Schools for the last fourteen years. In 1941, he started the twelve year program with reorganizing only High School graduation. He also eliminated all one room schools, all outside toilets, and installed modern heating equipment in all schools. He was fully qualified with a Superintendent's Certificate when he entered office. This year he was selected for Who's Who In The East by the Marquis National Biographee. i } H. L. IDLEMAN yy l .v tight: Miss Georgianna Kelley, Financial Secretary; Miss Jeanette McGuffie, General Supervisor; and Mrs. Lavada Fanto. Miss Kelley graduated from West Vir- ginia University with a B. S. degree in 1944, and has been Financial Secretary of Mineral County Schools since July, 1947. Miss McGuffie received her M. A. de- gree from West Virginia University in 1936, and has been the General Supervisor since 1947. Her duties are county-wide, and in- clude consulting with principals with respect to their programs, helping any teacher who requests help, attend and participate in P. T. A. programs, and carry good teaching techniques from one school to another. Mrs. Lavada Fanto has been Mineral County Schools’ Secretary since March, 1954. Shown here are the officers of the Fort Ashby Parent-Teachers Association, left to right: Mrs. William Rosskamp, Secretary; Mr. Andrew Rotruck, President; and Mrs. Edgell Pyles, Treasurer. The P. T. A. sponsored a Minstrel on November 12, 1954, to raise money for their activities of this year. Participating 1 the minstrel were the members of the faculty and the parents. They also held a baked ham supper and rummage sale to raise money.

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Faculty MR. ALBERT L. ROGERS W. Va. Wesley- 1950-55 : é Instructor of English; AB. English, an, 24; M.A., W.V.U., 31- MRS. LAURA MARKS 1943-55 . ‘ : Tsancor of Mathematics; A.B. Mathematics, Home Economics, Salem College, 26. MR. VIRGIL U. HULL 1953-55 : Instructor of Social Science and French; B.S. Social Science and French, W.V.U. MR. MELVIN N. McKENZIE 1953-55 Instructor of Social Science and English; B.S., Social Science and English, W.V.U., 53. MR. LAWRENCE O. FOUT 1953-55 ; Instructor of Vocational Agriculture and Shop; BS., Vocational Agriculture and Biology, W.V.U., 52. MRS. LOIS McMILLION 1953-55 Instructor of Home Economics and Biology; A.B., Vocational Home Economics and Biology, Marshall College, 51. MR. K. B. KEPLINGER 1947-55 Instructor of Physical Science; A.B., Physical Science, Social Science, Shepherd College, 47; M.A., W.V.U., 51. MR. QUENTIN SAYERS 1954-55 Instructor of Social Science, Physi i i ) , Physical Education and Drivers Education; A.B., Physical Education and sol Studies, Shepherd College 50; M.A., W.V.U., MR. THOMAS M. SMALL ' 1953-55 nstructor of Drivers Education for Mi ene f ; Mineral County a sy ae eS Social Science, W.V.U., MRS. GRACE LUCAS ; 1954-55 nstructor of Journalism, Engli ibrari B.S., English, Public SoC Line OURS mere