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

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1970 volume:

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NORMAN MC MR, PRESTON MII SUBSCRIPTION ADVISOR COPY ADVISORS MISS ARLENE § MISS YVONNE B ATHLETICS ADVISOR PHOTOGRAPHY ADVISOR MR. EDWARD RI me ca tt Foreword WONDERFUL!!! FORT ASHBY HIGH SCHOOL (our home) FOREWORD Ever onward, Ever upward, Together Forever, Troubles and Fears, For twelve long Years, Times to be Had, Both good ones and Bad, Problems to be Solved, Let's get Involved! Jokes to be Told, Books to be Sold, Tardy marks, Teachers Haip « at F. A. B.S. fo OR ery, Gee We Proudly Dedicate This Annual To Those F.A.H.S. Graduates Who Have Served So That Others Might Live Together In Peace... . Give me the serenity to accept what cannot be changed. Give me the co urage to change what can be changed - The wisdom to know one from the other. - RHEINHOLD NIEBUHR - DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the caused. which impel them to the separation, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain un- alienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness, That to secure these rights, Governments are in- stituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its founda- tion on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness, ‘These are the times that try men’s souls, The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country .� - Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered.’’ (from ‘‘The Crisis’’ by Thomas Paine) In Memory Of The Past Twelve Years... I am the FORTRESS, Throughout the years I have captured on my pages all the trials and tribulations of yesterday. Today, as my friends, the Seniors of 1970, anxiously await their graduation when they will leave me in search of tomorrow, I find myself recalling those awkward years they spent growing up. In September, 1958, they experienced school life for the first'time. On that day, all were a bit shy except two little boys who found certain pleasure in being the first to get the seats of their pants warmed. Now, of course, they are sophisticated men and women of the world, but I can still see them as skinny, knock-kneed, elephant-eared, darling little brats! In those days, they knew nothing of the ugliness that exists in the modern world. The walls around their sheltered little worlds would crumble with the mere mention of skinned knees, measles, black eyes, tests, or the health nurse. They found joy in simple things like daily baseball games and fighting over whose team cheated the most. They might not have hit many homeruns, but they sure could break those windows! Then they grew up ... all the way to Junior High School! They were much too old then for such childish things as book satchels, lunch boxes, snow boots, and hair barrettes, But even so, they still had their major catastrophes to contend with such as Phys. Ed. class, tardy marks, science projects, pop quizzes, initiations, and lost basketball games. There were small scale wars such as girl vs. girl over boy, boy vs. coach over girl, or the adminis- tration vs, the student body over menus, short skirts, long hair, candy wrap- pers, and pop bottles! Although these years were tormented by frustrations, they provided many good times and first experiences so characteristic of the nature of youth. There were class trips, State Tournaments, first date jitters, class plays, chemistry class(!), friendly faculty members, first loves, class rings, Proms, their yearbook, and last but not least, their graduation ... David, Sherry, Debbie, Sandra, and Debby. Eddie, Valerie, Mike, Kenny, Steve W., Melvin, and Alan. Yeah gang! ... This is it! But let's not forget perhaps the most important part of their growing up... Mom and Dad. I wonder how they must feel now. Oh! They're proud all right ... That's my kid up there! and all that stuff. But I know that they feel much more. I am a kind of a parent myself. There is a certain mixed feeling of emptiness, sadness, joy, and pride left behind each graduating class that haunts the halls of F.A.H.S. Parents must experience a similar feeling as they realize that their child has become a young adult, fresh and determined to go out and conquer the world. The class of 1970 has grown up. They have asked me to extend their appreciation to all who have helped them throughout the past twelve years. To the Mothers and Fathers of the world, may I lend a bit of reassurance ... They will always be, if only in fond memory, your spoiled little brats with skinned knees, chocolate faces, and muddy feet. Well, friends, you must go now. Once again I must remain behind. There is nothing more I can do for you. The future is in your hands, I only hope that you might take me with you in your hearts and minds wherever you may go in life. Someone once said, No matter how far or how fast you go, remember the beginning was here! Just remember that I'll always be here if you ever need me. Go on now ... Git! I sure hope that you are ready for a lot of action, world, because the Seniors of 1970 are about to turn you upside down!! They are young, fresh, determined, and enthusiastic. They deserve the best, so be good to them. Please... ; These days are gone, but not FORGOTTEN, Service Staff KITCHEN HELP Roy Rizer, Larry Parsons, Mike Wotring, and Roy Weaver .™ COOKS Mrs. Edith Thompson Mrs. Esther Evans Ee wa ue, a AT ee a |). ee a a eB et ee ee eae — CUSTODIAN Mr. William Shook BUS DRIVERS Mr. Whitacre, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Umstot, Mr. Anderson. Mr. Bowers, Mr. Raines, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Barnes. ADMINISTRATION Principal’s Message Dear Seniors, The time has come for you to set out on your own. You must now make important decisions that may affect your entire future, Throughout the past few years, your parents, your faculty advisors, and I have tried to prepare you for this time so that you might be able to meet life face to face and make wise and careful decisions, I hope that we have done our jobs well, : At this point in your lives, you are probably experiencing times of doubt and confusion, In these trying times of conflict, corruption, and violence, many young people allow themselves to be swayed by the voices of those who tend to speak the loudest but say the least. You must be ; strong and patient. Listen to each and all, Then make your own decisions and live by them, Be individuals, ; William Shakespeare once said, ‘‘All the world’s a stage and each must play a part.” I often think that he was tight. Choose your role wisely. Determination, patience, and an un- quenchable love of life will lead you into an award-winning performance, Good-bye, good luck, and God's Blessings, Sincerely, Mr. J, William Marker, Principal FACULTY MRS, FRANCES ALKIRE 1965-70 Secretary MRS. NORA COLLETT 1970 B.S., West Virginia U, English MISS INEZ ANSEL 1970 A.B., Shepherd College M.A., West Virginia U. Commercial Studies Fortress Advisor 10-B, Homeroom MR. WILLIAM DYE 1963-70 B.S... M.S., Frostburg State Civics, American History, World History, and Psychology Fortress Advisor 11, Homeroom MRS. PAULETTE ATHEY 1963-70 A. B., Sorbonne U. French, W. Va. History Sponsor of Pep Club, National Honor Society, and Cheerleaders 7-A, Homeroom MRS, JANICE MASON 1963-70 A.B., West Virginia U. W. Va, History, English, American History, Geography Sponsor of F. T. A. Fortress Advisor 8-A, Homeroom MISS YVONNE BARR 1970 A.B., West Virginia U. English, Journalism Fortress Advisor 9-B, Homeroom MR. PRESTON MILLER 1966-70 A.B., Bridgewater Algebra I-II, Physics, Advanced Math, Math 7-8 Sponsor of National Honor Society Fortress Advisor 8-B, Homeroom MR, NORMAN MOORE 1968-70 B.S. , West Virginia U. Science, Biology, Dr. Ed. Fortress Advisor ' 9-A, Homeroom MR. EDWARD RILEY 1959-70 A. B., Shepherd College Phys. Ed., Health Junior Varsity and Junior High Coach Fortress Advisor MRS, SARAH PATTERSON 1970 A.B. , Shepherd College Phys. Ed., Health, Science 7-B, Homeroom MR, QUENTIN SAYERS 1954-70 A.B. , Shepherd College M.S., West Virginia U. Social Studies, Dr. Ed., Athletics Varsity Coach Fortress Advisor 12, Homeroom MR, GEORGE PEER 1970 B.S., West Virginia U. Geometry, Math 7-8 Science MISS ARLENE SELF 1966-70 A.A, , Potomac State A.B. , Shepherd College English, Reading Librarian Sponsor of F, T. A. Fortress Advisor MR. ANDREW PORTER 1966-70 A. A. , Potomac State A. A., Shepherd College English, Geography, Dr. Ed. History MRS, MILDRED SHEPP 1958-70 B.S., West Virginia U. e English, Home Ec, Journalism, Reading, Spelling Sponsor of F. H. A. 9-C and 10-A, Homeroom SENIORS President MICHAEL DAVID MALONE Mike Learn of the past at present and build for the future of tomorrow. Treasurer KENNETH HANNUM BENNETT “tea Stolen kisses are always sweetest. Vice President JOSEPH RUSH WILLIAMS, JR. Toe “It matters not how long we live, but how. ” COLORS Ice Blue and White FLOWER Yellow Rose MOTTO There is only one success; to be able to spend your life in your own way. SPONSORS Mr, Sayers Miss Barr and Mr. Riley Secretary RHODA ANN DAYTON Rhoda Give peace a chance! Reporter DEBORAH LYNN GOLLER Goose Live day to day, for tomorrow may not come, BASEN GAIL ALT Karen Dee aes wey to have a friend is a STEVEN LANE BLAUCH Redmite = = like the measles - all the Wete When it comes late in life. SANDRA KAY AMTOWER Sandy Smile, no one knows what you're thinking. Seniors WANDA MARIE BLEDSOE “Wanda” Pleasure is nothing but the inter- mission of pain. ALAN CHARLES BEVERLIN Meat Love is something that is never slighted. ROBERT EUGENE BRANT Bob You never get any fun out of things you haven't done, JAMES WILLIAM BROWN Jim Fighters by day, lovers by night. PATRICIA LOUISE COLEMAN “Patty” If there be a Hell upon earth it is to be found in the melancholy man's heart, ROGER SYLVESTER BROWN Arnie An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage, EARL EDWARD COLMER Eddie “It doesn't worry me how the day Starts, it's how it ends that bothers BETT Y EILEEN CHANEY Betty He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself, DIANE BARBARA DIXON Diane To love is to be loved. GEORGE ALLEN EDWARDS ) SL2RIE JEAN DOWDEN : George Uni 9 See Siend is like a diamond, Seems 2nd rare be modest, or a modest person rich, DEBORAH KAY EVANS MARK ALAN FINKENBINDER Av Fink == good things come in little Live! Beetsees! It is difficult for a rich person to JAMES WILLIAM ELZA tim They who are in the highest places, and have the most power, have the least liberty, because they are most observed, HERBERT McKINLEY GETZ Turk If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, BRENDA JOYCE GOFF Goofy Love is like a pot of gold, hard to get and hard to hold, LEON BLAIN HINKLE Krink He that bears no cross deserves no crown, = ® ‘— j t HAROLD LEE HARTMAN Lee To love is great; to be loved is even greater, PATRICIA ANN HINKLE Patty That which costs the least and means the most is just a pleasant smile, Live and let live, DEBORAH LYNN HAYES Toots Love is worth living for. BARRY CARLTON KNOTTS Barry Fes 4 a mm AD . - r ) 4 4 rs Pay ’ } GENES DAVID KNOTTS DAVID MICHAEL LANDIS DEBORAH COLLEEN LANDIS “Squirt” Dave Debbie Same S the element for mea- If at first you don't succeed, try Faith is the substance of things = one more time, then give up. hoped for, the evidence of things There's no use making a fool of not seen, yourself, Seniors EN CHARLES LARK CHARLES DAVID LEWIS JOHN PATRICK MALONE John Charlie “Pat™ = Geass look so bad don't yell “Early to bed and early to rise will Education is a process of learning; See Sink of the future when make you miss all the regular guys. learning more and more about less and less until you know everything Wall cet worse, about nothing, (a RONALD LEE MILLER Ron The crisis of yesterday is the joke of tomorrow, LARRY ROBERT PARSONS Lawrence Love is a disease that cannot be cured. LINDA ANN MILTENBURGER Milkenburger - Scooter In order to be loved, one must know how to love. Seniors DIXIE LEE POWNALL Dixie Nothing can bring you peace but yourself, TERRY LEE MULLIN Terry Today is the first day of the res of your life. DEBORAH MARIE REXRODE Debby For a boy's will is the wind's wil and the thoughts of youth are low long, thoughts, ==) PATRICIA RHODES “Ellien @ S2hest moment comes just = covn. -OBRINDA KAY RIZER “Lorrinda Se=nizy is gone, you have to- =) Ssmorrow may never come. RONALD BRANSON RIGGLEMAN Ronnie Although the world is full of suffer- ing, it is also filled with the over- coming it. Seniors KAREN KAY ROGERS Karen The only true gift is a portion of thyself. FAY ALLYN RIVERS Fay The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish, but the loss cannot be repaired, GEORGE MITCHELL SAVILLE Uncle George” Smile, there's always a tomorrow and where there's a tomorrow; there's hope. PRESTON LANE SIPLE Lane Live awhile, you might die. STEVEN LEE SNYDER Steve Anything is easier to get into than out of, EDWARD MURRAY SISK Dick Smile, it makes people wonder what you've been up to, Seniors DONALD LEE THOMPSON Duck Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Fight if you must, with no regret, ” MELVIN LESLIE SMITH Melvin CAROLYN LEE TWIGG Carey A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere, Before him, I may think aloud, DA SUE WAGONER TIMOTHY ALLAN WAGONER Granny Frank See we costs the least and “Two cycles rule the world but es Se ost is just a friendly Yamaha is king, — Seniors STEVEN ALAN WINTERS S.A.E. a= “=m and leave 'em. DEBRA MARIE WEESE Debbie Women are wiser than men be- cause they know less and understand more, SHERRY LYNN WOLFORD Sherry It matters not what people think of you, it's what you are at heart that counts, Debbie L. Steve W. i Brenda Jim K. Dixie Was Young Debbie H. Linda M. BAREN ALT ‘Treasurer 1 FHA 1,2,3,4 FIA 3,4 Cisbs: Pep 1,3,4 Gless Play 3 Wariety Show 3 Feleshbian Staff 3 Cheerleader 1,3,4. Astumn Ball 2 Sweetheart Dance 2 Queen 4 Basketball Dance 1 Fortress Ball 4 NHS 4 Senior Class Usher 3 Fortress Staff 4 SANDRA AMTOWER FHA 1,2,3,4 Clubs: Pep 1 Class Play 3,4 Falashbian Staff 4 Sweetheart Queen 3 Senior Class Usher 3 Fortress Ball 4 Fortress Staff 4 KENNETH BENNETT Student Council 1 President 1 Treasurer 3,4 Class Play 4 Fortress Staff 4 Basketball 3 NHS 4 Directory Fortress Ball 4 ALAN BEVERLIN Clubs: Pep 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 2,3 STEVE BLAUCH Secretary 2 Reporter 3 Class Play 4 Fortress Staff 4 WANDA BLEDSOE FHA 1,2,3,4 FTA 4 Clubs: Pep 4 Class Play 3,4 Falashbian Staff 3 Fortress Staff 4 Sweetheart Dance 3,4 Fortress Ball 4 Variety Show 3 BOB BRANT Class Play 3,4 Basketball 2 JIM BROWN FFA 3 Clubs: Sports 1 ROGER BROWN Vice President 1 Reporter 2 ‘Basketball Dance 1 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 BETTY CHANEY FHA 3,4 Clubs: Pep 4 Class Play 3 Falashbian Staff 3 Sweetheart Dance 4 Variety Show 3 PATTY COLEMAN FHA 1,2 Clubs: Pep 1 NHS 4 EDDIE COLMER Clubs: Sports 1 Basketball 1 Baseball 2 RHODA DAYTON Secretary 4 FHA 3,4 FTA 2,3,4 Clubs: Art 1 Pep 1,3,4 Fortress Staff 4 Cheerleader 1,3,4 Fortress Ball 4 NHS 4 DIANE DIXON 27 Senior Class Usher 8 Falashbian Staff 3 Minstrel 2 HERBERT GETZ Autumn Ball 2 Class Play 4 Eaglette 1 VALERIE DOWDEN FHA 1,2,3,4 BRENDA GOFF LEON HINKLE FTA 3,4 Treasurer 1 Class Play 4 Clubs: FHA 1,2,3,4 Fortress Staff 4 Pep 1,2,3,4 Clubs: Basketball 1 Class Play 3,4 Pep 1,2,3,4 Variety Show 3 Minstrel 2 Class Play 4 NHS 4 Variety Show 3 Cheerleader 4 Fortress Staff 4 Autumn Ball Queen 4 PATTY HINKLE Cheerleader 4 FHA 2,3,4 Sweetheart Dance 2,3,4 DEBBIE GOLLER FTA 4 Eaglette 1 Senior Class Usher 3 Clubs; Fortress Ball 4 Reporter 4 Pep 4 FHA 2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 GEORGE EDWARDS FTA 3,4 Variety Show 2,38 Clubs: Clubs: Falashbian Staff 3 Pep 4 Pep 1,2,3,4 Sweetheart Dance 3,4 DAR Citizen of the Year 4 JAMES ELZA Class Play 4 BARRY KNOTTS Baseball 2 Variety Show 2,3,4 Class Play 3 Fortress Staff 4 Falashbian Staff 3 DEBBIE EVANS Cheerleader 1,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 FHA 2,3,4 Sweetheart Dance 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Clubs; Basketball Dance 1 Pep 1,3,4 Fortress Ball 4 JIM KNOTTS Class Play 4 NHS 4 Clubs: Fortress Staff 4 Sports 1 Sweetheart Dance 2 LEE HARTMAN Fortress Ball 2,4 Clubs: DAVID LANDIS Sports 1 FFA 3 MARK FINKENBINDER Class Play 3 DEBBIE HAYES DEBBIE LANDIS Fortress Ball 4 FHA 1,2,3,4 Senior Class Usher 3 Baseball 2 Clubs: FTA 1,2,3,4 Directory Fortress Staff 4 Pep 1,3,4 Class Play 4 Ses Play 3 Pelesbbian Staff 4 Sorress Staff 4 22temm Ball 1 Watery Show 2,3 s+ Gecress Ball 4 MOEN LARK Geskedall 1 2,3 Besedall 1,2,3 CSARLES LEWIS Cisbs: Sports 1 MIKE MALONE Wice President 2,3 President 4 FIA 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 3 Variety Show 3 NHS 4 PAT MALONE President 2 Class Play 3,4 Basketball-1,2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 RONNIE MILLER Clubs: Sports 1 Directory LINDA MILTENBURGER Senior Class Usher 3 FHA 1,2,3,4 FTA 2,3,4 Clubs: Pep 2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Variety Show 4 Falashbian Staff 4 Fortress Staff 4 Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Sweetheart Dance 2,3,4 Basketball Dance 1,2 Fortress Ball 4 Outstanding Teenager of America 4 NHS 4 TERRY MULLIN Class Play 4 Falashbian Staff 4 LARRY PARSONS Falashbian Staff 4 DIXIE POWNALL FHA 1,2,3,4 FTA 1,4 Clubs: Pep 4 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 — NHS 4 DEBBY REXRODE Student Council 1 President 3 FTA 3,4 Clubs: Pep 1,2,3,4 Art 1,2,3 Falashbian Staff 4 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 Variety Show 3 NHS 4 ELLEN RHODES Treasurer 2 Secretary 3 FHA 1,2,3,4 FTA 4 Clubs: Pep 4 Fortress Staff 4 Autumn Ball Queen 3 Sweetheart Dance 2 Fortress Ball 1,2,4 NHS 4 RONNIE RIGGLEMAN FFA 3,4 Class Play 3,4 FAY RIVERS FHA 1 FTA 3,4 Clubs: Art 2 Class Play 3 Variety Show 3 Falashbian Staff 3 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 NHS 4 LORRINDA RIZER Senior Class Usher 3 FTA 8,4 Clubs; Art 1,2,3 Pep 2 Class Play 3 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 NHS 4 KAREN ROGERS Clubs: Pep 1 Class Play 4 Fortress Staff 4 Fortress Ball 4 MITCHELL SAVILLE FFA 2,3 Class Play 3 LANE SIPLE FFA 2,3 Basketball 1,2,3 EDDIE SISK Class Play 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 MELVIN SMITH FFA 2 STEVE SNYDER Directory Class Play 3,4 Falashbian Staff 3 Basketball 2 DONALD THOMPSON Clubs: Sports 1 CARNEY TWIGG Senior Class Usher 3 FHA 1,2,3,4 FTA 2,3,4 Clubs: Pep 1,3,4 Class Play 3 Variety Show 3 Fortress Staff 4 Cheerleader 1 Fortress Ball 4 Sweetheart Dance 2 Basketball Dance 1 NHS 4 LINDA WAGONER FHA 1,2,3,4 Clubs: Pep 1,3,4 Class Play 4 Sweetheart Dance 2,3,4 TIMMY WAGONER Clubs: Sports 1 DEBRA WEESE FHA 1,2 Falashbian Staff 3 JOE WILLIAMS Vice Preside nt 4 Falashbian Staff 3 Basketball 1,2 Variety Show 8 NHS 4 STEVE WINTERS FFA 3,4 Basketball 2 SHERRY WOLFORD Student Council 1 Secretary 1 FHA 1,2,3,4 Clubs: Pep 1,3,4 Class Play 4 Fortress Staff 4 Cheerleader 1,2 Autumn Ball Queen 1 Basketball Dance 1 Fortress Ball 4 a tg Se, eta, 7) SS a eee ee Fie pee ee eRe Vesey ae Sow, re ee EEL ENTE EES GONE BE 1iams “Las Joseph Will WY) a LL. 2 = me) ¢ = Miss Deborah Goller And Mr MOST PERSONALITY Ellen Rhodes and Joe Williams MOST ATHLETIC Valerie Dowden and Eddie Sisk Favorites MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Debby Rexrode and Leon Hinkle MOST DEPENDABLE Karen Alt and Kenny Bennett NEATEST Debbie Goller and Barry Knotts BIGGEST WOLF AND FEMME FATALE Pat Malone and Rhoda Dayton BEST LOOKING Diane Dixon and Alan Beverlin MUTT AND JEFF a Ta DeSdie Evans and John Lark MOST TALENTED Carney Twigg and Mike Malone se oe Y ° MOST COURTEOUS os Dixie Pownall and Steve Blauch CLASS CLOWNS Karen Rogers and Jim Knotts JUNIORS MP WoRK Webgghet Wight. and the Officers Most Representative Barbara Crone and Mike Morris “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. - RALPH WALDO EMERSON Class PRESIDENT Joe Hughes Charles Deremer VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Mullen SECRETARY Barbara Crone TREASURER Mike Morris REPORTER Joyce Heavner Page Baldwin Terry Bradfield Steven Brafford Doug Brelsford Rodney Brelsford John Crites Barbara Crone Charles Deremer Melvin Dowden Gary Garland Lynn Gillespie Tom Harden Diana Hartman Dennis Hayes Juniors Of Seventy Donald Hayes Janice Heavner Joyce Heavner Marvin Hinkle Joe Hughes Donald Kenney Ronald Kenney Virginia Lewis 37 Patsy oe '¥ Pat McDonald = } : Stonebraker Reida Riggleman Brian ¥. i = Jerry Moreland ; 5 Thompson LuAnne Moreland sao Sally Mike —- : i Wagoner Morris Debbie Mullin Barbara Smith Willard Nelson Daniel Smith Linda Yaider Absent when picture was taken: Cindi Frase Juniors Of Seventy SOPHOMORES Most Representative Brenda Beam and Lantz Evans The office of the scholar is to cheer, to raise, and to guide men by showing them facts amidst appear- ances. - RALPH WALDO EMERSON Class Officers PRESIDENT Rhonda Kimble VICE PRESIDENT Randy Blauch SECRETARY Glenna Ours TREASURER Mike Kuykendall REPORTERS Diane Kimble Cindy Bradfield Steve Abe Jerry Ashby Terry Ashby Brenda Beam Ralph Beam Randy Blauch David Bledsoe Cindy Bradfield Richard Heavener Daretta Hiett Barbara Buser Carol Hinkle Anna Cannon Ruby Cosner Nora Day Diane 5 Kimble Eli Dowlan Rhonda Kimble Lantz Evans Mike Kuykendall Darrell Gentry Betty Lease Olie Getz Linda Hartman “ Sophomores Of Seventy 4l Sharon | Darlene Showalter | Liller | Teresa Harold Siple McFarland | James | Marker | Richard Raines | Sharyn Troutman Roy Miltenberger F Gloria j Readd ' Jeffery Wagoner Jamie Morris Debora Walker Doug Oates Tom Robinson Donald Wolford Lynford Oster Dinah Sampsell Glenna Ours Wayne Winters William Shaffer Sophomores Of Seventy FRESHMEN i Most Representative Debbie Mace and Tony Gable Shades of the prison house begin to close Upon the growing boy, But he beholds the light, and whence it flows, He sees it in his joy. - WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Class Officers PRESIDENT Debbie Mace VICE PRESIDENT Tony Gable SECRET ARY Elissa Twigg TREASURER Terri Santmyire REPORTER Bill Umstot Kenny Long Jeff Adams Lee Ann Alkire Eva Anderson Phyllis Anderson Leon Arnold Karen Bailey Tara Barbe Daniel Barnes David Bittinger Eddie Blauch Brenda Bradfield Scott Bradfield Terry Brelsford Karen Brown Debra Collins Gary Crider Michael Crone Raymond Devore Max Dixon Susan Douthitt Eddie Elza Becky Feaster Curtis Flanagan James Forbes Greg Frase Anita Friend Tony Gable Vicky Gains Roger Gough Donald Haines Michael Harden Jo Ann Heavner Sandra Heavener James Johnson Diane Kenney Donald Kimble Mary Ann Lewis James Livengood Freshmen Of Seventy Kenny Long Debbie Mace Mark Malone Ray Miller Curtis Moreland Pat Murphy Shelia Nelson Tom Newhouse Daniel Nield Carol O'Brien John Orndoff Ricky Oster William Oster Debora Pownall Dwight Pyles Mike Pyles Robin Rhodes Johnda Ritchie Roy Rizer Terry Santmyire Karen See Karen Seeders James Seeders Deborah Sisk Eddie Smith Phillip Snyder Phyllis Snyder Barbara Steed Elissa Twigg Bill Umstot Cheryl VanMeter Ricky Wagoner Donna Ward Roy Weaver Brenda Willis Mike Wotring James Wotring ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Sandra Gerwig Phillip Knotts Robert Morgret Alma Shanholtz JUNIOR HIGH Most Representative Christy Moreland and James Dowden Deep in the man sits fast his fate, To mold his fortunes mean or great. - RALPH WALDO EMERSON Class Officers PRESIDENT Christy Moreland VICE PRESIDENT Terry Brown SECRET ARY Teal Landis TREASURER Ann Newhouse | REPORTER Debbie McDonald Kenneth Abe Darrell Alt Steve Alt Sonia Amtower Anne Anderson Karen Ault Sheryl Baldwin Marshall Barbe Clyde Barnes Mary Batchelor Glenda Boatman Jackie Bradfield Terri Brown Vickie Chaney Eddie Collins Raymond Crites Devra Devore Tina Devore Raelyn Dick James Dowden Eric Dowlan Kathy Finkenbinder Lisa Gable Terry Gains Cheryl Grady Irene Getz Larry Haines Terry Harden Donald Hartman Jeffery Hartman Pamela Hayes Keith Hott Nancy Hott Leslie Kennell Brent Kimble Paul Krizmencic William Kuykendall Teal Landis Robert Leatherman Thomas Lynch Phyllis Mauk Richard May Jeffery McClure Debra McDonald Vicky Merritt Christy Moreland Debora Moreland Sandra Neff Ann Newhouse Debra O'Brien Roger Oster Steve Parsons Steve Raines Carolyn Ratcliff Danny Readd Bonna Rexrode Faye Rhodes Merle Rhodes Timmy Robinson Robert Seeders Robert Senn David Smith Robert Smith Lois Snyder Cynthia Sours Sigmund Sours Barry Thomas Richard Twigg Robert Twigg Deann Wagoner James Wagoner Steve Weaver Nancy Weese Cheryl Welch Jeri Welsh Teresa Whitacre Mary Williams Thomas Wolford Most Representative Kim Shaffer and Joe Alkire | | | If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost, that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. - HENRY DAVID THOREAU Class Officers Te I LD SAL LL TY + PRESIDENT Vicky Lease VICE PRESIDENT Lenny Miller SECRET ARY Cindy Blauch TREASURER Joe Alkire REPORTER Angela Dowden Jay Abe Barbara Adams Joey Alkire Raymond Ault Eugene Bartlett Ricky Beam Cynthia Blauch Debbie Bledsoe Ellen Bradfield Abby Brakeall Debra Branson Cindy Brant Melinda Canan Daniel Collins William Crites Kent Dayton Angela Dowden Randall Feaster Shannon Fertig Timmy Funkhouser David Glaze Dinah Hayes Donna Hayes ‘ Bobby Holler = 2)! Delores Hose Te | . “,, James Kenney if am ae BACT it: fi Mildred Kesner Brenda Kimble James Kimble Jeffery Knotts Bobby Lambert Vicky Lease Harry Livengood David Malone Patty Malone Robin Malone Harold Marker William Mason Leonard Miller Marian Miller Michael Murphy Linda O'Brien Mary Orndoff Donald Pownell Harley Riggleman 45SENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Debra Flanagan Debra Kenney P Kim Riley Paula Morgret Craig Rizer Sichard Ritchie Chris Seeders Ray Yankee Mark Seeders William Self Kim Shaffer Tim Shipley Leonard Sisk Linda Snyder Robin Sours David Troutman Melinda Walker Ernest Weaver Brian White Colin Wolf Ayunoy |O49ULW tO JO}U9D JODIUYII] |OUDIJOIOA ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. J. Richard Campbell BOOKKEEPER | SECRETARY Mrs. Marion Shreve IO ‘ i ! Mrs. Dawn Jefferies CUSTODIAN Mr, Hugh Stewart Mr. James Bull instructs a class of Book- keeping I and II. i i 2 Miss Barbara Brandimarte chats with her students in her Gen- eral Business class, Vocational Technical | Center Mr. Benjamin Randalls helps a student Drafting. No Fort Ashby students are enrolled in the course in Vocational Agri- culture. This is taught by Mr. Leonard Spiker, feSert Yokum with some of his Agri- mr2l Mechanics students. students at the Vocational Technical are involved in post-graduate work, Mr. Donald Wagoner instructs some Fort Ashby students in Refriger- ation. ‘=. K. Martin lends advice to some of his students in @=t0 Mechanics. Mr. Rotruck assists some of his students in Building Trades, Mr. John Saville advises some of his students in a Forestry class, ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Roger Taylor lez helping hand to John Ronnie in Electronics LEFT: Mr. Taylor's assistam Hugh Moon instructs of the other boys enr: in the course, LEFT: Mrs, Adrianna Paine in- structs her girls in Home Economics, RIGHT: Mrs, Paine is assisted by Mrs. Alma Price and Mrs, Juanita Ashburn, 60 National Character PATRICIA LEON LINDA OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Leon Hinkle VICE-PRESIDENT: Kenneth Bennett SECRETARY: Karen Alt TREASURER: Joe Williams HISTORIAN: Ellen Rhodes MRS, ATHEY DEBORAH FAY Society Scholarship DIXIE KENNETH � ae KAREN MEMBERS Patricia Coleman Dixie Pownall Rhoda Dayton Deborah Rexrode Deborah Goller Fay Rivers Debbie Landis Lorrinda Rizer Mike Malone Carney Twigg Linda Miltenberger Honor National Society Leadership Service DEBORAH RHODA DEBBIE MIKE CARNEY Membership in the National Honor Society is the ) highest honor bestowed upon any student at any high | | school, Before one can be a member he must be — fa outstanding in character, scholarship, leadership, f TY and service, The students are selected by the en- TI = | tire faculty. 6l Future Homemakers Of America FIRST ROW: Brenda Bradfield, Karen Brown, Anita Friend, Sheila Nelson, Sally Wagoner, Molly Steed, Sandy Amtower, Wanda Bledsoe, and Patty Hinkle. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Vanmeter, Elissa Twigg, Susan Douthitt, Johnda Ritchie, Diane Kenney, Barbara Steed, Catherine Shreve, LuAnne Moreland, Betty Chaney. Robin Dohrman, and Ruby Cosner. THIRD ROW: Debora Pownell, Carol Hinkle, Glenna Ours, Debbie Walker, Barbara Buser, Dinah Sampsell, Linda Hartman, Dar- lene Liller, Cindy Schnibbe, Rhonda Kimble. and Brenda Beam. FOURTH ROW: Karen See, Debbie Sisk, Teresa Siple, Cindy Frase, Roxie Bosley, Barbara Smith, Virginia Lewis, Wilma Ritchie, Debbie Mullin, Sharyn Troutman, and Cindy Brad- field. FIFTH ROW: Debbie Goller, Rhoda Dayton, Sherry Wolford, Valerie Dow- den, Debbie Evans, Karen Alt, Brenda Goff, Linda Wagoner, Debbie Hayes, Ellen Rhodes, Linda Miltenberger, Carney Twigg, and Dixie Pownall, SPONSOR Historian - Carney Twigg, Secretary- Mrs. Shepp Treasurer - Wanda Bledsoe, President - Sandy Amtower, Vice-President - Karez 62 Alt, Reporter - Debbie Goller. Future Teachers Of America SPONSOR Mrs. Mason T ROW: Karen Alt, Dixie Pownall, Debbie Landis, Linda Milten- Seccer, Ellen Rhodes, Carney Twigg, Patty Hinkle, and Wanda Bled- Se. SECOND ROW: Mike Malone, Deborah Goller, Debby Rexrode, — ‘errinda Rizer, Valerie Dowden, Rhoda Dayton, and Fay Rivers, aah TSIRD ROW: Janice Heavner, Joyce Heavner, Sally Wagoner, LuAnne | Wereland, Robin Dohrman, Veva Nield, Reida Riggleman, and Barb- @= Crone. FOURTH ROW: Brenda Bradfield, Scott Bradfield, Debbie S2iker, Carol Hinkle, Brenda Beam, Richard Raines, JoAnn Heavner, “ee Mark Malone. SPONSOR Miss Self OFFICERS Historian - Deborah Goller, Secretary - Barbara Crone, President - Mike Malone, Vice-President - Karen Alt, Treasurer - Fay Rivers, and Reporter - Robin Dohrman. 63 Secretary - Ellen Rhodes, Treasurer - Alan Beverlin, President - Veva Nield, Sponsor - Mrs. Athey. Varsity Cheerleaders wn oa rO 0 = OVE or’s OU anding leadership in moving i hoy ae see he bei i ae Ons abe ta Carers” Jarvis is president of the West Virginia Congress for such authority. Mrs. Edith peel ieee at Mana ee uae ra | The hearing before the Co. brought it t MM meres Coutititue's Gace” Om. Falashbian Staff : from 44th in the nationto 24th in the : Mrs. Rees_. mefmnee, cortsStaite toed om his | s head, use of ey didn’t | okesman onfusi n Sal PORT (@ JPI)—A ere We : nder the = ; almon, When h a Camas ie Arctic to spawning grounds ff Baja, California, he was tion ches m mitts une aancia. mountain said Wednesday. SAS Ee a ae Dr. Dwight R, Crandell, with the invitation of Pres: eading t San Franciseo Rav the US. _ Geological Survey in ard Nixon to discuss Other companies 1n the Alle- cauiea tO report sne nad not of Amphibious Squadron Four, Hawaii, with the 6ist zheny Power System are the iH | Aap oWward pant oe onference and dangerous drugs. || Md., chairman of the subcom- Sacramei Tere Staggers who has § || mitt iver, ent | | patr aay. Linda Miltenberger | by car mn Veva Nield rect Ji | oon irge ti’ Debbie Landis “ae | fore c 2 Be “He m Molly Steed a in the a be gc Linda Wright ue Met obert Janice Heavner aS Was fF rector y | shov zademy Joyce Heavner saic sias ammal Larry Parsons be. moc 7 tales. Glenda Long ist 1 | dept ¥ ioreline _ vol ice. @ lales,”’ Sally Wagoner 0: | lan § Terry Mullin the F : Diana Hartman radil — lith hy Page Baldwin re ' i . Kaye Shreve ( pr Ur nder Debbie Rexrode “flow (1? lim is ; inger MASUNTOWN, va (tp) = BAYO}D Etats en MOlsrass yoUse MYIOFITy Le The first of MRS. SHEPP {0° part time Joe Hughes a warning taion watt genera ‘ che corpse on se MISS BARR ge new Hatfie. Advisor jer his bed . . eles 4 Advisor |B station Was pluceu a service “ , BrdCivlogist —wilu e � . ; a Saturtsy Ha Waal Opann months because “he didn’t have Geological Survey in Tacoma, . Stseers recently Pow: — : Tr teste || tobe i] syst j Tr | sche | year Wg 1,621 | use | year I | datic § tern B | ti woul § ing j TI Wes: | legh | ites It stati will | need Peni | Wes seen the woman for a while, the ready amphibious squadron tional Maintenance Sx The Bulletin Board Brigade HAVE HAD no 2B ——! 4 To us, Eagles are number one. It’s tue ... we can't live without our sweets, COME ON Boys DONT MAKE A SHOW THOSE J %) The Pep Club girls are hard at work to boost the morale of our guys. 67 Fortress Staff This Is It! ‘Til We Meet Again! Noite DEBBIE, VALERIE, AND SHERRY That's it girls - planes are faster! ! DEBBY THIS is a 327? DEBBIE AND RHODA Either way will do! FAYE Ha! Ha! Fooled you all! It's a submarine! DEBBIE AND LORRINDA “Have tractor - will travel! CARNEY AND ELLEN But officer - we were NOT speeding! MARK AND MIKE When's the next bus? LINDA AND STEVE KAREN AND SANDY Hi-Ho Silver! Hell's Angels” ride again? WANDA AND DIXIE Terrible situation! Almost anything could happen! aeiege Te | 2 MENTS WES Bee Is} il! it il; KENNY AND KAREN Didn't get very far, did you? Lt HH i laaataa at poms ce Mee oe 3 4 v - 50 za s ERE Meee. yeu 3 Q “ 0 8 j 5 Mme se oo ° i f28 CONROE EATUATTT a o°8s .s 7 | : : ape 8 OT PEAS Ao “Sg i 208 Gg ER TT) th = 28,8358 i ? a me OZ =e � A TAN OT A a faces | i) e 2 gees AU SE) TORRE) (Ce os Sag 2s : os a ) UU iii titty , ae ee AHR Hf ; 4¢@e88 —= — AHHH HH OHH ie — MRS, ANSEL What do you mean they're gone? ‘teehee eee Queen Ceres XX ——- Ro Queen Ceres XX, Miss Brenda Goff, was escorted by Steven Blauch. Autumn Ball The Queen and her court in the Leaves of Love. | lower girls were Tammy Evans and Mary Lisa The Junior girls “do their thing. “ ason. Timmy Suder was crown bearer. Sophomores’ -Recofd Hop 3) ae g 4 —— Dave Morning Gorman spun the discs at the record hop. The Junior High girls were turned on!!! Christmas Activities grand finale of the Christmas Assembly was a group =-2-long. Santa Claus was the main attraction of the festivities, aN =. Moore and Carney Twigg presented a Christmas metbocue. 76 A he Px. a vets i] 1970 Sweetheart Queen 4 Mie ee a ———s Miss Karen Alt Sweetheart Dance First runnerup Second runnerup Third runnerup WANDA BLEDSOE DEBBIE GOLLER BETTY CHANEY WAN VANE Tyeey Vege VEIL TTT i PS ae a LY ey i | 1 et Ts si iN Nt) ray The Queen and other candidates The Regents provided music for the dance. Crownbearer - Jeff Knotts Flower girl - Debbie Bledsoe Senior Class Play Rhoda Dayton received a black eye results from a car wreck in a stolen vehicle, | Characters are Sandy Amtower, Ronnie Riggleman, Leon Hinkle modeled the latest in Bermuda sham Herbert Getz, and Mike Malone. 78 Linda Miltenberger was announcer. Soff; (bottom) Karen Alt, Debbie Landis, and Debbie S2yes. Stagehands (on either end) were Terry Mullin and John Lark. Mr. Sayers, Miss Barr, and Mr. Riley were class ompters were Ellen Rhodes, Kenny Bennett, and Debbie sponsors, Boller, Miscellaneous a Bh) Mr. Richardson helped the Juniors select their class rings. ae yt 2 pe Mr. Alan J. Peer of Shenandoah College spoke The Juniors made a profit of $500 on their magazine to the students on College Day. campaign. 80 Halloween Part A rear view of the Halloween Parade. How about a handout? Mom told me there would be days like this! Herbie Several entered the coke drinking contest. The “backroom beauties 82 Miscellaneous Valerie Dowden, Barbara Crone, and Joyce and Janice Heavner sang for the National Education Assembly. Mr. Ronald Nut of This Atomic World discussed the atom. Dr. Nuzum of Potomac State College spoke on National Education Day. Mr. Nut demonstrated radioactivity with the of Mike Kuykendall. Snapshots we The 1969-70 Fortress Staff held their introductory meeting on the stage. “lone controlled himself long enough “ceive his Senior Memories book from Miller Sollandsworth. paper pa : D Miss Ansel, Mrs. Athey, and Mi Cou Toy Sop Sons: iss Ansel, Mrs. ey, and Miss Barr at Nea the Halloween Party. S The Seniors were full of enthusiasm at the pep rally. Junior High cheerleader tryouts were held early in the year, 83 ATHLETICS PAT MALONE Eagles’ Starters TERRY BRADFIELD ROGER BROWN —_ — NG: Eddie Sisk, Barry Knotts, Mike Kuykendall, Terry Bradfield, Lantz Evans, Roger Brown, Roy Milten- KNEELING: Pat Malone, Brian Moreland, Rodney Brelsford. ere ae —a—. Coaches: QUENTIN SAYERS Manager; DENNIS HAYES EDWARD RILEY Scorer Timer MIKE MALONE MIKE MORRIS 87 Junior Varsity oe 2 ow 5 edeennp ROW 1: Doug Brelsford, Donnie Hayes, David Bledsoe. ROW 2: Ronnie Kenney, Donnie Kenney, Steve Brafford, Doug Oates, Roy Miltenberger. Manager Scorer and Timer MR. RILEY MARK MALONE and GARY ADAMS nior High . wane 5 | ROW 1: K. Long, T. Gable, B. Umstot, M. Dixon, M. Harden, R. Wagoner, D. Barns, E. Blauch, T. | Brelsford, R. Miller. ROW 2: B. Mason, J. Knotts, S. Weaver, T. Wolford, B. Leatherman, J. Wagoner, T. Gains, T. Lynch, S. Raines, B. Seeders, J. Seeders. ROW 3: J. Alkire, B. Self, L. Miller, J. Dowden, R. Kimble, C. Moreland, D. Kimble, T. Shipley, B. Lambert, R. Beam, D. Collins. = “ey, « ss - RHODA DAYTON DEBBIE GOLLER Captain - LINDA MILTENBERGER DIANA HARTMAN GLENNA OURS KAREN ALT, VALERIE DOWDEN, Sponsor - MRS. PAULETTE AT BRENDA GOFF 4 JoAnn Heavner - Captain a= -_ i Susan Douthitt Barbara Adams and Angela Dowden - Substitutes 93 dé a j His 9 . ea ey 1) al Bia Se : a ¥ Aes) ' ; Anything you say, Boss. fi The agony of it all! We'll get a look at this game one way or another! Let's Go! oa B= s not really my S ) ™ found hin d t Se Ma may BP OTUGeNtS NS Xe Sorry for the poor Sure ‘id. They all say that Ted, don't you think decision? ??? And we refuse to get up until we get our longer Don't you girls know what sitting 11 do to you? are some real live . aueDT The ee d AMPLESECE ... Andnow... We leave you... REN ROY FLOWERS 37 North Centre | Street Cumberland Maryland TAPE TOWN CYCLE CITY Phone: 724-7068 SUZUKI BMW Sales 158 North Mechanic Street ane Cumberland Maryland Services CUMBERLAND MAYTAG FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY Rt. 4, Mexico Farms Cumberland, Maryland Cumberland, Maryland Compliments of FERDINAND’S DRIVE-INN AL L. SLUSS Distributor of: TEXACO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS HEATING OILS GASOLINE OILS GREASES 1309 Virginia Avenue Cumberland, Maryland Cumberland, Maryland Compliments of JOE’S BARBER SHOP HOLZSHU MOFFATT WELCH 404 1 2 Virginia Avenue Cumberland Maryland For Appointment Open Daily Call 722-4625 7:00 A.M, to 9:00 P.M. Your local independent V.I.P. ROOM Distinctive Hair Styling for Discriminate Women insurance agency that serves you First! 130 N. 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THE RICHARDSONS Sistersville, Morgantown and Charleston, West Virginia representing Ain : ZAIN LS, i ny, JEWELRY'S FINEST CRAFTSMEN TONY’S SPORT SHOP All Types of Sporting Equipment Wholesale and Retail Phone 359-8591 Westernport Maryland EVERYTHING IN TERRY TERRY-LAND 1231 National Highway LaVale Maryland MUSICLAND Instruction and Repairs On all Instruments, Open Till Midnight 365 Days A Year Piedmont West Virginia MARHARD VARIETY STORE Your Favorite Magazines and Records. We Have the Finest Out of the Ordinary Hand Made Gift Items From Around the World. Westernport Maryland Fresh Eggs CALVIN DAYTON Distributor Phone 726-4708 Delivery DISCOUNT MOTORS Compliments of RICHARD SMITH, Owner 35 Armstrong Street POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL West Virginia CARSON MIL LER 131 Armstrong Street Keyser Keyser West Virginia Compliments of ANGE’S TAXI and MOUNTAIN BUS LINE 62 Armstrong Street Phone 788-3122 and RONALD NIELD 111 Armstrong Street Phone 788-1031 Keyser West Virginia West Virginia THRUSH FEED SUPPLY Feeds, Seeds, Fertilizer and Farm Supplies E. W. EBERT, JEWELER Certified Master Watchmaker Phone : 670 Armstrong Street 788-3232 or 355-2081 Keyser West Virginia Keyser Piedmont GRAYSON’S MINCO MOTOR SALES Home of the Hand-Picked Automobiles SPORTING GOODS PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT Phone 788-2824 CONVERSE TENNIS SHOES Keyser West Virginia West Virginia Compliments of Compliments of ROGERS FUNERAL HOME WOLF FURNITURE COMPANY ALLEN M. ROTRUCK 85 South Main Street 25 Great Stores Keyser West Virginia 52-56 Armstrong Street Keyser West Virginia Compliments of GREEN’S RESTAURANT Westernport Maryland CHERRY’S pian |e _ u + 1 Springfield West Virginia Best Wishes to Class of 1970 ! MANORLAND POST MOTEL RESTAURANT Romney West Virginia SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME West Virginia Compliments of MOUNTAIN FRUIT SALES Romney West Virginia SPIC AND SPAN CLEANERS on ee Ci EANE R S. aes West Virginia Compliments of BOB MAR SPORTS SHOP Romney West Virginia MURPHY’S BEVERAGE Bel Air Maryland AMBROSE LUMBER POLANDS HARDWARE AND MILLWORK | Dealers for: Fox Swimming Pools Lumber and Building Materials Phone 786-4261 McCoole Maryland KIM ANN BEAUTY SALON Professional Styles Hair Coloring and Permanent Wave MRS, PAT PETRY Phone 298-3815 USED CARS Route 46 Keyser West Virginia Fort Ashby West Virginia FORT ASHBY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. Fort Ashby West Virginia Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1970 MR. MRS. BOB WAGNER Bethel Park, Pa. 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TOP TRUCK STOP Romney, West Virginia puelArepy ‘pueproquing sndurey YOorqMoTIIM eseT[oD Ayrunurur0oyg Aueso Tw uotyeonpyY «nox «19y4}1Nq 0} Ajrunjtoddg MeN [nJ1EepuoM VY puetArep, ‘puetrequing SdTSWUIWIOD Jo LequieyD pueTArep, ur9djsom NOILVIDOSSV SSANISNG NMOLNMOGd 3HL 124 SOPHOMORES 125 MORELAND ELECTRIC COMPANY Furnace Acres Rt. 1, Ridgeley, West Virginia Home Commercial Wiring Flameless Electric Heat Dealer Thermotron Blown Insulation Hotpoint Appliance Dealer Phone 738-9303 JAMES W. DOWDEN _ GENERAL CONTRACTOR NS ———-. - tila DOWDEN’S RESTAURANT Route l, Ridgeley West Virginia 4) a O z _ = Cenmpeisannts LONG BROTHERS CUSTOM BUILDERS CRESAPTOWN TAVERN | Cresaptown Maryland Compliments of fom Rshby Little League: ae oes. Phone: 788-2437 Keyser West Virginia | sENANS DAIRY ae i aa DIP |Fort Ashby West Virginia VILLAGE GROCERY AND TAVERN Intersection 46 and 28 Fort Ashby West Virginia CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1969 FROM ELANESE FIBERS COMPANY AMCELLE PLANT 130 Compliments of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROMNEY, W. VA. First In Service Since 1910 Corner Rosemary Lane and Marsham Street DRIVE-IN SERVICE 9:00 A.M. To 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FULL BANKING SERVICES 6:30 P.M. To 8:30 P.M. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 5% Paid on Savings Certificates SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT BANK OF ROMNEY 131 e Compliments of ROMNEY MOOSE LODGE 1371 Romney West Virginia Compliments ot HAMMAN AUTO COIN-OP PARTS LAUNDERETTE Phone 788-3831 Westernport Maryland Keyser West Virginia Compliments of THE HI-LAN Compliments of ROBERT SISK DRYWALL NTRA KEYSER = ae CANDY COMPANY Ridgeley West Virginia Compliments of ROMNEY FURNITURE, ST. PAUL’S CARPET AND UNITED M. Y. F. 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Suppers Every 4th Saturday Meetings Every 2nd and 4th Friday Pattersons Creek West Virginia 14] WANTED Dead or alive! see Boy GCG i A NT BE PREJUDICE (Zerbe SHOE MART E REWARD a Carth... 1050 Industrial Blvd. Cumberland Maryland PANCAKE CHEVROLET Romney West Virginia a a 142 School Supply Headquarters VOLKSWAGEN The little stranger... A stranger no more! BEN FRANKLIN STORE Cumberland Maryland CUMBERLAND VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN INC. Compliments of BATCHELOR’S UPHOLSTERY Cumberland Maryland Fort Ashby West Virginia SHOR F FRE CONC. Sor Keyser West Virginia Compliments of GEORGE’S AMERICAN STATION SHORT GAP VOL. FIRE CO. | ay a | hee, AMERICAN Short Gap West Virginia Compliments of WALTER N. YODER SON SS ABE’S JEWELRY McMullen Highway Pinto Maryland Cumberland Maryland HAMBURGER HAVEN McCoole Maryland Compliments of ART SUPPLY CENTER Cumberland AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 136, INC. Meetings: lst and 3rd Tuesday 8:00 P. M. SUNSET VIEW TAVERN Fort Ashby West Virginia POWNALL BUILDERS INC. CUSTOM BUILT Rt. 1, Ridgeley West Virginia Ridgeley West Virginia Le Seo THE NATIONAL | BANK OF KEYSER Your Friendly Bank ! Keyser West Virginia HOLIDAY MOTEL Bedford Road = Sy ARTHUR C. MORELAND PLUMBING HEATING COMPANY KAPLON’S YOUNG MEN’S SHOP 115 Baltimore Street Cumberland Maryland aye MEADOW’S AMERICAN STATION Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Minor Repairs Sporting Goods Good Service Oil Changes and Grease Jobs Lead-free Amoco Gas FORT ASHBY CAMPER SALES Fort Ashby West Virginia Your Leisure Time Headquarters tht � | Fie 2 ae ete: LA ‘ ee ee Pleasure Mate Campers it SAN ; d Travel Trailers AM 2 ee a a oh i Jewell Truck Tops mi. 1 i Fort Ashby West Virginia Compliments of JOE’S MARKET Virginia Avenue Cumberland Maryland Good Luck! To: 1971 Fortress Staff From: Store 271 1050 Ind. Blvd. Cumberland Maryland 1970 FORTRESS STAFF 148 BOOSTERS Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Adams Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Adams Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Adams Randy Adams A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend A Friend Mr. and Mrs. James Alkire Ken, Lee Ann, and Joe Alkire Mr. and Mss. Paul Allen Mr. Charles R. Alt Mrs, Charles R. -Alt Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Alt Karen Alt Keith, Ruth, and Kara Alt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alt Bill Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Amold Amtower Ruth and Andy Arbachasky Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Amold and Family Mr. and Mrs. Harley Baldwin and Page The Barbe Family Miss Tara Barbe Barbera Music Center Owen, Barbara, and Jeff Barncord Herbert Barnes Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Barnes Miss Yvonne Barr Bobby and Gene Bartlett Barton's Restaurant and Coffee Shop Mr. and Mrs. Walter Batchelor and Matthew Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bennett Betty Lou and Gary Bill and Linda Dawn Billmyre Mr. and Mrs, Paul Biser Dave Bittinger Mr. and Mrs. Lee Blamble Hazel Blankenship Bob and Beth Bobbette Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bohrer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bonar and Vera Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Border Mr. and Mrs. Paul Borror and Son Ricky Bosley Mr, and Mrs. James Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradfield and Family Terry Bradfield Chuck Brinker Diane and Tammy Brinkman The Brown Family Bill Brown, Jr. Bill Brown, Jr. Bill Brown, Jr. Burkey's Floor Coverings Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Buser and Family Mrs. Fay Byer Carroll's Variety Store Donnie and Polly Chaney Tom and Hellen Cheshire Robert Clark Patty and Lonnie Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Collins Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Collins John, Clorissa, and Melissa Courrier Mr. and Mrs, Belmont Cowgill Cresaptown Cut Right Mr, and Mrs. Curtis Crider and Gary Lester Crock George and Doris Crone Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crossland Cumberland Shoe Hospital Curtis Confectionery, Inc, Dale Davidson's Army and Navy Mrs, Davis Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Davis Mr, and Mrs. Welton Davis Mr. and Mrs. David Dayton Dayton's Atlantic Debby, Vicki, Becki, and Karen Mr. and Mrs. Blair Deremer Dick Deremer Sue Dersin Mr. and Mrs. Russel DeVore A Friend - J. Milton Dirk Harley Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Max Dixon Mr, and Mrs, Jackson Dohrman Robin and Bonnie Dohrman Mary Doll Donnie and Ellen Mrs. Lola Dowden The John Duckworths Mr. and Mrs, William E, Dye Mr, Ronald Eckard Richard Edwards BOOSTERS Mr. and Mrs, Richard Edwards Kay Elder Larry Eldredge Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Elsey Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elza and Family Mr. and Mrs. Paul Evans Mr. and Mrs. Leo Everett Mrs, Felton Dr. and Mrs, W. C, Filsinger, Potomac Animal Hospital Red Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Everett Flanagan Paul Flanagan Flat Top Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs, Jack Franklin C. A, Friend Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fryer, Jr. Fuller's Home Improvement Mr. and Mrs. Claude Funk Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funkhouser F. W. Woolworth's Co. Gary Mr. and Mrs, John Gaumer Mrs. Alva Gear Mr. and Mrs, Conrad Giffin Glenna and Bemie Mr, and Mrs, Cecil R. Goff Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Goldsworthy Don Golleher Charles N. Gough Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gower Grace's Grocery Sandy and Bill Haines Mr. and Mrs. William Haines. Mr. and Mrs, Lester Hamilton George Harris - Insurance Agent Monroe Harris Mr. and Mrs. Loy Hartman and Diana Sandra Hartman Mr. and Mrs, Louis Hartung Mr, and Mrs. Sam Headley Mr, and Mrs. Ed Heavner and Family Hercules ABL Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill Bruce Hinkle Mr. and Mrs, Earl Hinkle Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkle Leon Hinkle Clyde and Donna Hitt The Hobby Shop Bob, Aggie and Bobby Lynn Holler Allen Hostetler Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hott and Family The H-P Store, Inc. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Hughes Mr. and Mrs, Ruben Humberson and Family Sgt. Jimmy Iman Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Isner Mr, and Mrs. Carl Jewell Jim and Deb Jimmy and Sandy Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnson Vickie Judy Frank Kasmier Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kauffman, Jr. Kenny and Diana Bernard and Jean Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kenny Mrs. Willy (Tofoa) Kenny Kathrine Kesner Mr, and Mrs. Marty Kesner Floyd Kessel Keyser Studio James Kidwell Mr, and Mrs. James W. 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Kuykendall and Family Mike Kuykendall David Landis Junior, Helen, and Teal Landis Mr. and Mrs. George Lark Mr. and Mrs. James Lark Laura's Pet Shop Mr. and Mrs. James Leary Mr. Lewie Leatherman Ruth Leatherman Mrs. Lucy Lee Joe Lee BOOSTERS Lenny's Car Wash Lee and Ruth Lewis Mr, and Mrs, Lonnie Lewis Margaret and Oscar Light Mr. and Mrs, John Liller and Family Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Linn Mrs. Virginia Linn Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Linn Mr. and Mrs. George Logsdon Marvin and Charlotte Logsdon Mr. and Mrs, Cletus Long and Family Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long Jack Long Helen Lynch and Family Bill Malcolm Mr. and Mrs, Bob Malone and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Malone Mr. and Mrs, Kile Malone Roger, Wanda, Cliffy, and Robin Malone Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marker Mr. and Mrs. Jake Marker Sgt. and Mrs. Randy L. Marker Mary's Cleaners Mrs. Mason Mr, and Mrs. Harold Mathews Max's Gulf Service Mr, and Mrs, John McClure and Family Mr. and Mrs. Evers McCoy William and Irene McGregor Bill McRobie Mr. and Mrs. P. C, Meadows Clyde Messick Mr. and Mrs.@Harold Metz Mike and Leah Jane Donald and Reba Miller Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Miller and Terry Pat and Bob Miller Preston, Naomi, Dana, and Todd Miller Mrs. Skinny Miner Modem Beauty Shop Mr. Norman Moore Mr. and Mrs. Reathard Moreland and Family Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris R. L. Murray Agency Shelia Nelson Ann Newhouse Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Newhouse Thomas Newhouse Marshall and Doris Nield Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nixon Mr. and Mrs. James Norton Tanya and Mark Orndoff Norman and Frances Oster Ricky Oster Joseph Ottieri Dr. and Mrs. Paine and Family Mr. Kenny Parsons Mr. and Mrs, Sylvester Parsons Pat and Brenda Pat's Furniture Store Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Patterson Mrs. Peer Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pezzanite Pine Tree Inn Plaza Amaco Mr. and Mrs. John Powell Mr. and Mrs. Dick Pownall Dixie Lee Pownall Price's Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs, Charles A. Prickett Cathy and Rusty Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pyles and Evelyn Mr. and Mrs. Edgell Pyles” Mrs. Mamie Pyles Quality Cleaners Mr. and Mrs, Bob Raines Patricia and Lisa Reckley Reese's Grocery Debby Rexrode Mr, and Mrs. Dona C, Rexrode Ellen Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Houston Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rhodes, Sr. Robert P. Rhodes and Donna L. Ward Stan, Jan, and Tracy Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Rhodes Rhonda and Ronnie Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rice Mr. and Mrs. G. James Rice Ronald E, Richardson Compliments of Ridgeley Dairy Queen Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley Rinard Jewelry Shop Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Rivers Paul Roach Mrs. Robinette Mr. and Mrs. Chester F. Rogers Darla and Karen Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rohman Ronnie and Patty Ronnie and Sandy Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rotruck Royal Restaurant Royce and Debbie Tess and Dinah Sampsell Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sampson Compliments of Sander's Motel Sandy and Ronnie Bonnie Santmyire Mr. and Mrs, George Saville Mr, John K. Saville Carl F. Schmutz Associates, Inc. Cindi Schnibbe and Greg High William Scully Eldood Sears Elmer Sears Mr. and Mrs. Earl See Miss Arlene Self Letha Self Mr. and Mrs, Robert Senn and Family Bill Shaffer Artie and Carl Shanholtz Mr. and Mrs, Gary Shanholtz and Suzy Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Shawen Mrs. Shepp Sherry and Ralph Mr, and Mrs. William Shook Mr. and Mrs. Larry Silber Mr. and Mrs. W, C, Simmons Myrtle and Whitney Singhass Mr, and Mrs, A. L.. Siple Teresa Siple Mr. and Mrs, Sirbaugh Mr. and Mrs. R. Smelser Eva Smith Mr. and Mrs, Paul Smith Smokie's Gulf Mr. Zeke Snurd Dawn and Tami Snyder Snyder's Home Improvement The Sophomores of 10-B Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Speelman Mr, and Mrs, Irvin Spencer Larry Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stallings Steve, Terry, Scott, Eddie, Curt, Dave, James, Dan H. R. Steward Mr. and Mrs. Allen Streett Susan Stuart Mr. and Mrs. David Sutton Tape Town J. F. Taylor Terri and Phil D. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Torbet 152 BOOSTERS Paul Travis and Family Triple Lake Auto Sales Triple Lakes Restaurant and Motel Tri-Town Florist Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Turley Mary and Roy Twigg Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ujcic The Ray Umstots Roger Umstot Valley Market Mr. and Mrs, Clarence VanMeter Virginia Avenue Gulf Virginia Avenue Gulf Mr, Wagoner Herb Wagoner Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Wagoner and Rick Mr, and Mrs, Junior Wagoner Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Wagoner Linda, Sally, Jimmy, and Bonnie Wagoner Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wagoner Nellie F, Wagoner Mr. and Mrs, Pete Wagoner Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur Wagoner Dean and Regina Wasson Mr. and Mrs, Rickey D. Watts Mr. and Mrs, Dale Weaver Lawrence and Opal Weaver Mr, and Mrs. Monzel Weaver Harley Welch Mr. and Mrs, Jack Welch Richard Welch Robin Welsh Nelle Welton West Side Pharmacy Gene and Shirley Whetzel Mr. and Mrs, Jennings Whitacre Whitacre's Grocery ° Bud and Wanda White Madison White Shorty White The Joseph Williams Family Molly Williams Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Winner Lloyd H. Winters Mrs. Lloyd H. Winters Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wolford Mr, and Mrs, Don Wyer and Donnie Don Wyer, Jr. Mr. S.L. Wyer Mr. and Mrs, Charles Yankee Zeerow Discount Center The John Zilers FROM “SONG OF MYSELF” BY WALT WHITMAN 46 I know I have the best of time and space, and was never measured and never will be measured. I tramp a perpetual journey (come listen all!), My signs are a rainproof coat, good shoes, and a staff cut from the woods, No friend of mine takes his ease in my chair, I have no chair, no church, no philosophy, I lead no man to a dinner table, library, exchange, But each man and each woman of you I lead upon a knoll, My left hand hooking you round the waist, My right hand pointing to landscapes of continents and the public road. NotI, not anyone else can travel that road for you, You must travel it for yourself. It is not far, it is within reach, Perhaps you have been on it since you were born and did not know, Perhaps it is everywhere on water and on land. Shoulder your duds, dear son, and I will mine, and let us hasten forth, Wonderful cities and free nations we shall fetch as we go. If you tire, give me both burdens, and rest the chuff of your hand on my hip, And in due time you shall repay the same service to me, For after we start we never lie by again. This day before dawn I ascended a hill and looked at the crowded heavens, AndI said to my spirit, “When we become the enfolders of those orbs, and the pleasure and knowledge of everything in them, shall we be filled and satisfied then?” And my spirit said, No, we but level that lift to pass and continue beyond. You are also asking me questions and I hear you, I answer that I cannot answer, you must find out for yourself. Sit awhile, dear son, Here are biscuits to eat and here is milk to drink, But as soon as you sleep and renew yourself in sweet clothes, I kiss you with a good-by kiss and open the gate for your egress hence. Long enough have you dreamed contemptible dreams, Now I wash the gum from your eyes, You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life. Long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore, Now I will you to be a bold swimmer, To jump off in the midst of the sea, rise again, nod to me, shout, and laughingly dash with your hair. As the Teacher teaches the Youth.. . FROM SONG OF MYSELF BY WALT WHITMAN 50 There is that in me - I do not know what it is - but I know it is in me. Wrenched and sweaty - calm and cool then my body becomes, I sleep - I sleep long. I do not know it - it is without name - it is a word unsaid, as It is not in any dictionary, utterance, symbol. Something it swings on more than the earth I swing on, To it the creation is the friend whose embracing awakes me. Perhaps I might tell more. Outlines! I plead for my brothers and sisters. r Do you see O my brothers and sisters? It is not chaos or death - it is form, union, plan - it is eternal life - it is Happiness. 51 The past and present wilt - I have filled them, emptied them, And proceed to fill my next fold of the future. Listener up there! what have you to confide to me? Look in my face while I snuff the sidle of evening, (Talk honestly, no one else hears you, and I stay only a minute longer. ) Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes. ) I concentrate toward them that are nigh, I wait on the door slab. Who has done his day's work? who will soonest be through with his supper? Who wishes to walk with mé? Will you speak before I am gone? will you prove already too late? . . . SO does the Youth teach the Teacher. Asking questions of each other, Searching and discovering life together, Inquisitive hands outstretched, willing aod eager to grasp the answers and know that they have learned .. . McDonald Heads '71 Staff... Early in the spring members of the Junior class filed their applications for positions on the FORTRESS Staff. Afterlong and hard debates the 1970 advisory board selected the new staff members. Patsy McDonald will head the staff as editor-in-chief, Charles Deremer will handle the staff’s business affairs, while Veva Nield, Page Baldwin, and Mike Morris will promote the advertising campaigns, Other staff members include Barbara Crone, Terry Bradfield, Debbie Mullin, Roxy Boseley, John Crites, Joe Hughes, Rita Riggleman, Janice Heavner, Doug Brelsford, Joyce Heavner, Diana Hartman, Sally Wagoner, Tom Harden, Barbara Smith, Nancy Welch, Glenda Long, Robin Dohrman, Cindy Frase, Steve Brafford, and Danny Smith, The staff of 1970 wished them much luck and fewer headaches than they had. FORT ASHBY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1969-70 Hampshire Ridgeley Beall Petersburg Wardensville Mathias Alumni Hampshire Wardensville Ridgeley Wardensville Elk Garden Beall Keyser Romney D B Paw Paw Elk Garden Keyser Paw Paw Petersburg Romney D B TOURNAMENT GAME Piedmont Sink it, Small conference here... Bradfield did it again! Of course, he made it!!! Up! Up! And away! How's that for form?! LEFT: Linda Miltenberger received a ribbon for being the most active cheerleader on the Varsity squad. Miss Pep 1970 les | | Terry Brown was the most ac- tive Junior High Cheerleader. gids 2), eles Sure wish I knew what's going on. A hard game. ....nodoubt..... ie ie Sage ee ls ca Se er ieee iret alt Se ae EE tet a Not much for playing ball, but they sure do like to talk. - pos oer = f 7 4 ay 2 Na b ta hy an. ee ll Sia agi TF + a ? im +2 5 4 Here's a fellow who seems to be more interested in the scenery than he is in S n ap S the game. Smart fellow! LEFT: Strike! And away we go! +a 7 e ch ae 2S ee ex - hiss Fortress 1970 ae Sebaral LEFT: Flower girls were Missies Tam- my Evans and Dana Miller. Xel Sant'Anna served as crown bearer. Aren't they sweet?! RIGHT: Miss Donna Wagoner, queen of 1969, was on hand to present Debby with a bouquet of red roses. Donna is now a student at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi. Debby was editor of the FORTRESS, a member of the F.T.A., National Honor Society, and several other or- ganizations. She has received many other honors. Congrats, Debby! © for the evening was provided by the PORSCHES of Cumber- Gams. Maryland. AN WW The two traditional royal courts consisted of home-room representatives (above) and the other members of the FORTRESS Staff, who were also candi- dates for king or queen (below). ‘Miss Inez Ansel, chief advisor of the FORTRESS Staff, placed the cape around the queen's shoulders and presented to her the royal scepter. The queen was then crowned by Mr. J. W. Marker, principal. Debby then danced the queen's dance with her escort, Barry Knotts. The FORTRESS Staff chose to decorate the gymnasium around the theme, - Sun- rise, Sunset. . . On the Days of Our Youth. s . . Debby Rexrode created a series of characters relat- ing to their school days and growing up to carry out the theme. The col- ors were pink, green, and yellow, accented by a silver chandelier, The Junior Class Play A The belles of the ball wait for the fun to begin. Wilma Ritchie and John Crites show the world how it is done. Kay Shreve started the real fun with a plan that Veva Nield tells the world just how she feels a- made the whole school hold its nose. bout it. ie! a ——— 7 ; : joyce Heavner cooled off Page Baldwin with a refreshing spray of water. Miss Barr, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Mason, and Molly Steed, the directors of the play. Terry Bradfield did his best to make time with Barbara Crone. Barbara Smith, Charles Deremer, and Janice Heavner, prompters. ii J jsdous jsdous jsdous is pus jsdous jsdous jsdpus jsdpus jsdous jsdous jsdousg jsdous ' eno Mab age 3 : oh. ey Aw! Come on, Fellows «2... 0 « Have a heart! Donkey Basketball Game FORT ASHBY VOL. FIRE CO, SHORT GAP VOL. FIRE CO, Sponsored By The 1970 Junior Class You need a high school education for THIS?!! Short Gap scores again! . . . and wins the game! Junior-Senior Prom And Banquet. . . Age of Aquarius , the theme song, was beau- tifully sung by the Junior Chorus. = a — Se re as = = The Junior class chose Linda Miltenberger and Eddie Sisk, Seniors, to reign as king and queen for the Prom festivi- ties. Patsy McDonald, Mistress of Ceremonies, smiles as she presents the king and queen with gifts. All present at the banquet enjoyed the good food and the vibrant atmosphere provided by the Juniors. ... Age Of Aquarius”... Rnd Jupiler atigns with dlars, Then peace will quide The planets, Rnd love will sleer The stars! This ts the dawning of the ase of Raxarius. “This is the Age of Aquarius’... This verse, which covered one entire end of the gymna- sium, told the story of the coming of the ‘‘new world.’’ It was quite appropriate because the Seniors are about to go out and try to help that ‘new world’’ along the way; the dance is always held in honor of the Seniors. The decorations were splendid and set the scene for a night long to be remembered by all who were there. The Seniors wish to express their appreciation for a job-well-done. Thank you, Juniors. The National Honor Society initiated 1971 members into the organization in a formal ceremony performed in front of the student body, the faculty, and parents. The new members are: Janice Heavner, Jamie Morris, Charles Dere- _Ier, Terry Bradfield, Glenna Ours, Mike Kuykendall, Diana Hartman, Barbara Crone, Diane Kimble, Mike Morris, Robin Dohrman, Brenda Beam, Richard Raines, and Joyce Heavner. They were selected for outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service. After a long wait and a lot of hard work, the FORT- RESS Staff finally presented their cherished volumes - FORTRESS '70 - to the faculty and anxious student body. Everyone seemed to think that the yearbook was super . We hope that you think as much of this summer supplement. 1970 Senior Class Night! Lorrinda Rizer and Ted Bennett of radio station W-K-O-R-N provided several laughs and a few raised eyebrows with their skit. It was allin fun, folks! Really! The show, formed around the popular television show, “ Hee-Haw , was planned and performed by the Seniors. The gang cut loose with country songs and country korn . While the Seniors frolicked in the hay, the folks in the audience rolled on the floor with laughter. The class wills and prophecies were revealed. They closed their show with a serious mes- sage by singing the songs A Time For Us and What is a Youth? from ROMEO AND JULIET. Then they said good-bye to one and all and not-so-merrily went on their way to be graduated on June 10th. The Seniors presented nonsensical tokens to the faculty, the staff, and to their long-time classmates. Golden Horseshoe Winners, Jeri Welsh and Mary Williams. French awards went to Kim Riley, Nancy Weese, Charles Deremer, Lisa Gable, and Susan Douthitt. _ RIGHT: Robin Dohrman was chosen Senior High Citizen of the Year. Lee Ann Alkire was honored as Junior High Citizen of the Year. D.A.R. essay contest winners were: (Grade 7) Will- iam Self (3rd), Kim R iley (2nd), and Billy Mason (Ast). Grade 8 - Devra DeVore (1st), Barry Thomas (2nd), and Janet Rhodes (3rd). Ag | Richard Raines and Jamie Morris received World History a- wards. Jeri Welsh (grade 8), Barbara Crone and Charles Dere- mer (grade 11), also received awards in American History. Elementary D,A.R. essay contest winners: Grade 6 - Ladonna Jamison (1st), Judy Shriver (2nd), and Mark Smith (3rd). Apt ITAA Home Economics Crisco Award - Diane Kimble. Future Homemaker of the Year - Robin Dohrman, Mike Malone, President of the F.T.A., presented Miss Yvonne Barr with the Teacher of the Year trophy. Richard Heavner was given an award for outstanding work in Auto Mechan- ics at the Vocational School, P.T.A. Best All-Around Awards for a girl and boy in grade 8 were given to Lisa Gable and Donald Hartman. Best All-Around Girl in grade 3 was Linda Sant'An- na. Best All-Around Boy in grade 4 was Daniel Kim- ble. LEFT: Debra Walker, Brenda Beam, Mike Kuykendall, and Richard Raines were P Rebate with National Molly Steed received the Journalism | Educational Development pe Award. Barbara Crone received the Certificates. : : typing award and placed second in the F.T.A. essay contest. The Physics Award went to Charles Deremer. ABOVE AND RIGHT: Games and contests were held on the front lawn. Prizes were tickets for free candy from the bookstore. AlII partici- pated; all had fun. Mrs. Shepp and her F.H.A. girls provided other good food to make the last day just right. RIGHT: On behalf of the Seniors, Mike Ma- lone, class presi- dent, presented Mr. Sayers with a plaque displaying their appreciation to him, their class sponsor, The 1969-70 school year went out like a lion. Field Day and Recognition Hour were held on June 10th as Mr. Marker called off all after- noon classes. Graduation followed that same night and the Seniors waved good-bye. After one more hour on Friday, F.A.H.S. was put to bed for a long summer's rest. Dick , Slick , Amo , Lee, Fink , and Mike shoot it one last time before they go. REV. XEL SANT'ANNA, left, presented the Sermon to the Grad- uates. He suggested that they would find greatest success and happiness if they would walk through life with a smile on their lips; faith in their hearts; and the strength and fulfillment of service to their fellowman, to themselves, and to God in their souls. He spoke of his faith in the youth of today and said that “there is a new world coming ; they will make it come. moments passed, as did they. DUES s,s On Sermon night, Rev. memories, On Commencement night, Miss Paul Suder presented the Invo- inspiration, Rhoda Dayton and Mr. Leon Hink- cation and the Benediction. and le gave the Salutatory and Valedic- The congregation sang Lead dreams tory Addresses, respectively. Miss on, O King Eternal and lingeron.... Brenda Goff lead the new graduates Blest Be the Tie That Binds. in a brief prayer. MR. DAVID NU- ZUM, right, of Poto- mac State College, addressed the graduates on the night that they received their diplo- mas. He said that each of us has a lot to live. Determination, perseverance, and living each day to the fullest while building for the future in re- spect for the past, will s For the Sermon, the Senior chorus sang “Each StepI Take . help us to live as much For Graduation ceremonies, they sang a reflective, yet in- as we can as well as spiring, medley of the songs, “Precious Memories and Fol- we can, low the Gleam! . The chorus consisted of Betty Chaney, Debbie Landis, Debbie Goller, Wanda Bledsoe, Patty Hinkle, Sherry Wolford, Karen Alt, Valerie Dowden, Debby Rexrode, Leon Kinkle, Joe Williams, Kenneth Bennett, Linda Milten- berger, Brenda Goff, and Debbie Hayes. _ ... And so... the Seniors of 1970 have passed through the halls of F.A.H.S. leaving behind many things to show that they were once a part of the life that seeks and finds the mysteries, the tragedies, the exciting moments, and all the pleasures experienced by a youth growing into an adult in one very small, unknown corner of a great big world. They’ve gone to meet that world and to talk to it, hoping that they can possibly change a few things .-. at least try to improve some things ... somewhere .., some- time:...:. On Commencement night, the faces of the new graduates showed mixed emotions, Some laughed and some were rather serious. There were those who appeared numb, as if in a state of shock, probably unable to completely accept the fact that they had “‘finally made it!’’ Others cried bitter-sweet tears of ones who have had so much and yet are bound by fate to have so much more, Some were nervous and a bit hesitant, worried about what the future might hold. A few bit their lips and grimaced later from the painin futile attempts to hold back the tears and to settle the queasy feeling in the bottom of their stomachs, . Some were rewarded for their deeds-well-done, and, as usual, some were not. Nevertheless, there are rewards yet to be re- ceived by many, The greatest rewards and pleasures will be found by those who find great beauty in the simple things in life - like children, nature, and the brotherhood of man. The greatest reward on earth is life itself, isn’t it? ... Tomorrow will come today. Today will become yesterday. Yesterday will, in memory, dim, But, ah! Look, ye, to the hilltops! There tomorrow comes again, (The EDITOR) LEFT: Cindi Frase and Doug Brelsford were selected by the Seniors to lead them in their traditional graduation walks, Miss Yvonne Barr provided all music for the ceremonies including the processional and recessional marches. Senior Award winners were: Bob Brant, Kenneth Bennett, Linda Miltenberger, Lorrinda Rizer, Barry Knotts, Charles Lewis, Melvin Smith, Linda Wagoner, Debbie Goller, Karen Alt, Mark Finkenbinder, Eddie Sisk, Pat Malone, Valerie Dowden, Roger Brown, Mike Malone, Patty Cole= man, Dixie Pownall, Rhoda Dayton, Joeseph Williams, Debbie Landis, Carney Twigg, Debby Rexrode, Leon Hinkle. Seventh Grade Dear Friends, We, the Fortress Staff, wish to extend our sincere appreciation to all of you who have helped to finance this annual, Your kind and faithful support has made it possible for us to carry on the tradition of the Fortress. We are sorry that all the advertisements could not be placed in the annual proper due to the lack of space. You may be certain that the re- maining advertisements do appear in this summer supplement to our annual. Thank you, 1970 Fortress Staff Parent-Teacher Association National Honor Society 0 MOISTEN GLUE AND STICK IN BACK OF YEARBOOK - INSIDE OF COVER - LET BOOK SET ONE HOUR TO SECURE STICKING BE SURE GLUE IS MOISTENED EVENLY —- f 1 das tt LY) Oo ” = Se Seniors Of «P hae: Ma - ve “ 4 fe 4 Oy BE St Gl -. “UE IS MOISTENEr SRY ‘iy (i , HET BOO ED EVENLY K SET ONE HOUR TO SECURE a. eee is “a aed PS nm SO 5 oF ne pee aati a Ss. — +e Lee a