Monongah High School - Black Diamond Yearbook (Monongah, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1954 volume:

,lf---A-- MQ X D 'W if f S Al m a M a t e r KMONONGAH HIGH SCHOOL? Words a Harland S Band Di We A1 m Lef J m l l iw Mp? 3 t Wg P F ? P eff? ij i gli imiig j 6 F W E W fb 3' 2 Q 9 W r E Q Q1 9 if? I1 FOREWORD Those of us who are yet in high school have been hearing of our Alumni Association. In the past years, as in this year, we have been told that a gift of books, of a plaque, of a flag, of band instruments has come to our school from this group. Now, that our time has come to join this Association, we realize that we wi1l,through it, have a closer contact with the school 1n which we have spent four of our best years and a greater interest in this school because this Alumni Association is so well organ- ized and so active. We want our Class of 'SL to become loyal and active members of this group. We express, through this Black Diamond - the Annual which was started many years ago - to a group of which we are to become a part, our deepest appre- ciation for their keen interest in our welfare. The Staff Black Diamond - 195k Monongah High School Monongah, West Virginia Bl!-ICH DIAMUND I 9 5 4 M UNUNGAH HIGH SCHUUL DAVID 'DaveW SHAVER Bus No. 3 ie' MARTINO 32 'Se CUZ 0 PASCO 'P Bus v 1 1 X Agfa K M , fn 4 N5 QQ ? if K9 i ,L K E 'wa 1 4 'I PAUL G. MICHAEL ARTHUR VINCENT Principal MARY TURKOVICH Science Mathematics ELEANOR D. MeELROY CATHARINE GASKIN English Counselor MILDRED J. BERRY KATHLEEN SNODERLY Librarian X Social Studies JAMES E. TEMPLIN Social Studies MARY GRACE KOSKY Music ELIZABETH DAVISSON English GENEVA BRUMAGE Commercial af A sm.. Q S c 4 A is Jw JAMES C. FELTZ Coach FRANCES J. MILLER Latin - English MARY P. WEIS Home Economics JOAN GIVENS English HARLAND S. HARTMAN Band semolas SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 6, 1950 the doors of Monongah High School opened on an outstand- class of 119. Our advisor was Miss Brumage. Though we had an eventful year, something was lacking - we were not initiated. During our Freshman year, we had a skating party and a swimming party. When the school dorrs closed in May, we remembered our carefree days as 'Green Freshies,' but, we were happy that now we would be proud Sophomores. On September 6, 1951 school began for us. Though we had lost some of our form- er classmates, our class was still outstanding. This year Miss Turkovich was our class advisor. This year our activities included a swimming party, at which we are glad to say that no was was drowned. In our Sophomore year we still missed our initiation, but we pushed it into the background when we thought of becoming sophisticated Juniors. September 3, 1952 the doors again opened at Mbnongah High School and we were there. Co-advisors, Miss Turkovich and Mr. Vincent added much to our happiness during this year. Miss Givens, through her hard work, helped make our Junior play 'Happy Ever After' a great success. Then the day came when we were to honor the Seniors with the traditional Junior Senior Prom. To us and to the Seniors, ' the gymnasium, decorated in blue and white, looked like a Palace ballroom. Holly River Park was gifted with our presence on the Junior Sneak Day at which we had a big picnic. Though we were unhappy that the Seniors had to leave, we were honored to take their places as dignified Seniors. September 2, 1953 'Oh Happy Day! we were Seniors. Our co-advisors advanced with us. Finally the day came after three hard years - we got shotll!!! that is we had our Senior pictures made. We sat back this year and watched the Juniors as they worked hard to honor us with the Junior Senior Prom. We do express our appreciation to them for a very lovely eveimng. For our Senior picnic, we went to Bickle's Knob where we enjoyed a part of the day, later going to Black Water Falls where we had a weiner roast. And, instead of going home on the last day of school with just our report cards, we were proud to go home with a diploma. It seems strange that the doors of Monongah High School are closing on us, because for the past four years we have spent the best four years of our lives with some of the nicest people we shall ever know. As the doors close, we are saying goodbye to the excitement of the winning touchdown of a football game, . the basket that put us ahead of the opposing team, the homerun when the team was low in spirits, the feeling of pride as our prize winning Band marched down the street, and the faces of our friends as they danced the last dance of the Prom. Many of our friends will go on in life to be a success and a feww will be failures, but almost all of their feet will some day turn again toward Monongah High School, and though they enter its doors, they can never really be a part of the excitement and happiness that they once knew. We are leaving but we leave behind our best wishes for success and happiness to the ones who follow. CLASS OFFICERS President . . . . . . . . . Glenna Lee Boydoh Vice-President. . . Melvin Davidson Secretary . . . . . . Joann Yarish Co-advisors . . . Miss Turkovich Mr. Vincent Student Council Representatives . . Jo Connor Michael Oliverio Melvin Kaminsky Claes Colors Blue and White Clase Flower Rose MARY ANN AMALETT Everson Q Junior Red Cross Assembly Program 'A smile is worth more than a thousand words.n LEONA MAE ASH Four States Know Your State Gov't. Representative Senior Play Yearbook Staff Class Tournament nLet me be eyes to the blind and feet to the 1ame.n Ykruv EUGENE BANKER WORTHINGTON Football Basketball Baseball Letterman's Club Ju ior and Senior Play nIt's better to build boys than to mend men.' DONALD BURLEY Worthington Band Baseball Basketball Junior Play Class Tournaments 'He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.n Mafawawzf Q, eea Monongah National Honor Society Librarian Office Assistant Junior Red Cross Graduation Usher alt matters not how long you live but how well. n 5, 1 JOE commonons Monongah Football Lettermen's Club Freshmen Basketball Student Council Class Tournament HA good name is rather to be chosen than great rlohesau IMOGENE BLAGG Ida May Band Yearbook Staff Class tournaments Junior Bed Cross Newspaper Staff 'A good reputation is more valuable than money.H MELVIN DAVIDSON Carolina Football Baseball Basketball Junior and Senior Play Letterman Club 'He who blushes is better than the one who turns pa1e.' GLENNA LEE BOYDOH Monongah National Honor Society Senior Class President Junior Class Play Band Yearbook Staff UGreat thoughts come from the heart.U BEATRICE CHICKERELL Koon's Run Class Tournament Junior Red Cross County Chorus Projector's Club Assembly Program Ulf you cannot do great things in life, you can do small things.u JCHN DEAN ROBERT DEAN Monongah Monongah Football Football Class Tournament Basketball 'The best nan today will be hard to beat tomorrow.' Letterman Club Class Tournament Nwhoever is not too wise is w1se.' Y fn' ,JJ KAY CLAXTSN X- TWILLA COLLINS JOANNE DAVIS Af' X y,fCarol1na Hutchinson Four States xxx :rf K-V v A K G e k'Cl , X ' Class Tournament Band Ne s ape St ffg Newspaper Staff Y oo S Q? 1 Yearbook Staff J Re ossf Minstrel Clas To ent xl nHave patience. All WIt matters not how a nAll things come to things are difficult man dies, but how he him who will wait before they become easy' l1ves.u ROBERT DEBALSKI JAMES DEMUS PETE DBPOND Monongah Worthington Monongah Band Band Baseball Letterman Club Baseball Basketball Basketball Manager Football Golf Class Tournament Basketball Letterman Club Basketball 'A little nonsense now and than is good for the wisest men.n Letterman Club nThe difference of greatness and goodness is a little extra effort' Class Tournament 'Be Prepared.U JOSEPHINE CONNOR Koon ' s Run Freshman Cheerleader National Honor Society Student Council Senior Play F. T. A. 'Politeness is a note of greatnese.' JACQUELINE CONNOR Koen' s Run Junior Red Cross Fe Tl Ao Class Tournament Projectors Club Senior Play 'A true friend is a friend foreever . JEAN CONNOB Koon's Run Freshman Cheerleader Class Tournament Junior Play F. T. A. Senior Play 'Friendship begins with liking or grati- tude o I PAUL GOUSH DENNIS JONES MELVIN KAMINSKY Monongah Worthington Monongah Football National Society Football Letterman Club Boy's State Basketball Golf , Sports Letterman Club Basketball State Government Day Golf Class Tournament Junior a d Senior Play Student Body President 'Where there's a will 'There is always 'If at first you there's a way.' room for 1mprovement.' de 't succeed, try, try, again. BARBARA ENGLE Ida May Glee Club Yearbook Staff Junior Red Cross Newspaper Staff 'Many receive advice but few profit by 1t.' , E!!iH ?Fp rv STANLEY KANIOS Monongah Junior Play Yearbook Staff Junior Red Cross Newspaper Staff 'People forget how f fast, but remember how well a job is daze! MARY LOU FORTNER Monongah Band Recreation Club Majorette Minstrel Pro3ector's Club Future Teachers 'To lose a friend is the greatest of all losses.' THOMAS LaFOLLETTE Honongah Football Junior Play Yearbook Staff Newspaper Staff Claes Tournament 'Not at the top, but c11mb1ng.' 4 Q SHIRLEY FULLEN Saroltna Yearbook Staff Newspaper Staff Glee Club Projectors Club Senior Play 'Smile and the whole world smiles with you, cry and you cry a1one.' FRANKLIN MIKE Monongah Glee Club Footballs Assembly Program Class Tournament 'All the past I leave beh1nd.' , ,- Q w., , 1 1 1 ELAINE HAUN GEBALDINE JACKSON VIRGINIA KEABNS Everson Worthington Monongeh Yearbook Staff 0190 Club Band Newspaper Staff Senior Play County Chorus Yearbook Staff Ju ior Red Cross Newspaper Staff Class Tournaments National Honor Society Minstrel 'A true friend 15 a 'No one knows what he 'The way to have a friend f0rever,' can do till he tr1es.' fr1end.1s to be a friends u THEODORE NAGEL MICH AL OLIVERIO JOE PITELESKI, JR. Monongah Carolina Worthingto Class Tournament Yearbook Staff Basketball Christmas Assembly Student Cou cil Projectors Club Junior and Senior Play Class Officer 'Save your pennies, 'Only so much do I 'Honey is the by- your dollars will take know, as I have lived! product of building care of themse1ves.' men.' norman mmm . snlauzi KNIGHT ' FRANCES mmus Carolina - A A ' Carolina Worthington Cheerleader Librarian Band Glee Club R. T. A. Yearbook Staff Recreatio Club Junior Red Cross County Chorus Yearbook Staff Class Officer Newspaper Staff Junior Play 'When you smile, the 'If you would be 'Do unto others Bl whole world smiles loved, love and be you would have others with you.' lovable.' do unto you.' f DARRELL ROGERS CHARLES SCHRAD B JAMES SHAVER Honongah He ongah Monongah Football Class Tournament Ju ior and Senior Play Baseball Junior Red Cross F. T. A. Letterman Club ProJector's Club Class President Band Reereatio Club Class Tournament 'When in doubt. . 'They have learned 'A little group of don't.' nothing, and forgotten wise hearts is better noth1ng.' than many fools.' SHIRLEY LAYNE Monongah 'A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.' RONALD SHEA Carolina Se ior Play 'If one life shines, the next to it will catch the 11ght.' VERA LOWTHER ' Worthington Choral Club 'A smile without mean ing is worth1ess.' THOMAS PETE WHALE! Monongah Ju ior Play Projectors Club Recreation Club 'Out of adbitio oomesvsuecess.' VIRGINIA HASCABA Honengah Band Prom Princess Drum Majorette Natio al Honor Society Junior and Senior Play 'If musio be the food of love, play an! DANIEL WILSON Hona gah Band County Band Yearbook Staff Newspaper Staff Ju ior Bed Cross 'The truth Bhill make you free.' SHELVI HAZE LOUISE MEFFE Worthingto Thoburn Glee Club Class Tournament County Chours Recreation Club Junior Play Yearbook Staff Class Tournament Newspaper Staff Yearbook Staff Junior Bed Cross 'A smile without meaning is worth1ess.' 'Practice is the best of a11 1nstructors.' MARY STELLA PAVICE Hutchinson Class Tournament 'Take care of the little things, as Well as the big th1ngs.' JAHES WOODS JOHN F. WOOD, JB. IMOGENE SUTPHIN Barter H111 Worthingto Kilarm Ju ior Red Cross Football Manager Class Tournament Lettermen Club Yearbook Staff Band Newspaper Staff Class Tournament ' 'There is nothing ' 'A compliment by one 'Think of the past, more frie dly, tha a wise man is better than but live in the future! friend in need.' by many foo1s.' , -5 .XL BBRTHA PAZDBIC BEM!! PRUNT! EDITH RAHSE! Carolina Rverson X? X Worthington Band. Yearbook Staff E S? F. T. A. Newspaper Staff Re ,N Junior Play Senior Play Junior Bed Cross Christmas Assembly Class Tournament 'A11 things come to 'Great things come ?at1enoe is the best him who wa1ts. in small packages! remedy for every trouble-. ' VERNON NANCY VINTON Worthington Four States Choral Club F. T. A. Iearbook Staff Choral Club Newspaper Staff Girls State County Chorus Usher Student Counoil Clase Tournament . 'We may look for 'Be Cline wisdom in a more kindness when we hepp way who gains itby shot more grat1tude.' anotierw experience. Carla State Senior Play Prom Prineeel F. T. A. President National Honor Society 'Ot' myself I el ne- thilg. ' .- Lf, !9OCjQ,, jggg ggziafwig Menongah Hajggitte ziiiclfi Glee Club cum Offioef- Lrnrarian Prom Princess Ju ior and Sen P Oratorial Contest 'A soft answer turn- eth away wrath.' BEVERLE! WEAVER Honongah Operetta Cou ty Chorus Senior Play Class Tournament National Honor Society 'Love oo quers a1l.' Recreation Club Ju ior Bed Cross Class Tournament 'Think much and say 11tt1e.' SHIBLIT WILLIAMS Worthington Cou ty Chorus Newspaper Staff Yearbook Staff Ju ior led Cross 'Defend I0 of friends I can defe d myself from my enem1es.' Carolin rom Projectors Club Class Tournament Natio al Honor Society 'In God's sight its not what you are, but what you will be.' NANCY JO HORKHAN Caroline Minstrel Senior Play yearbook Staff Newspaper Staff Class Tournament 'e good heart is sweeter than all the riehes in the world.' K., W BARBARA sKAnz1NsKI 4MARY SNYDER Monongah Koon's Bu A Majorette Librarian Senior Play Recreation Club Prom Princess County Chorus County Chorus Junior Red Cross Class Tournament HA true friend is a 'Every man should friend forever.n measure himself by SHIRLEY WRIGHT Honongah Glee Club Ju ior Bed Cross F. T. A. Class Tournament National Honor Society 'All truths are not to be to1d.' his own standards.' JOANN YARISH Monongah Prom Princess Senior Class Secretary Junior Play Junior Red Cross Class Tournament A'Ho one can climb beyond the limits of his own character.n FRANCES ZOBICH Hutchinson Class Tournament 'Is there a single final farewe1l?' Q! 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To OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT , the Seniors of '5h with sorrow and grief the following possessions bequeath Eugene Banker, will my position on the football team my friend's friend, David Carlot, who is always on the beam. Donald Burley, will my manner calm those Junior boys who sound like an H-Bomb. Joseph Commodore, will my love for a football game Pat Madden who gets all the blame. Melvin Davidson, will my girl so sweet any boy who will after dark me meet. John Dean, will my slightly red hair any Junior boy who is slightly bare. Robert Dean, will my very good looks Bill Piteleski who likes to read books Robert Debalski, will my quiet ways Sandra Smith for her Senior days. James Demus, will my muscles strong John Gillespie who is already coming along. Pete DePond, will my smartness in class Carrie Marks who makes just enought to pass. Paul Goush, will my light wavy hair Mr. Michael who soon will need some up there. Dennis Jones, will my height so tall Merlin Davidson who as yet is rather small. Melvin Kaminsky, will my willingness to work some poor lad who his duty does shirk. Stanley Kanios, will my love for sdmol. Joe Meffe who would rather shoot pool. Thomas LaFollette, will my stature u l. Bill Meredith who plays basketball. Franklin Mike, will my love for sing- ing that sweet Junior lass who keeps my ears ringing. Ted Hagel, will my love for girls all boys who like lace and curls. Michael Oliverio, will my Chevrolet so grey Frank Slamen who likes to play. Mary Ann Amalett, will my complexion so creamy Sharron Mcllwain who is a bit dreamy. Leona Ash, will my seat in each class my brother, Kenneth, who likes every lass. Annette Bednarz, will my figure trim any girl who would like to be slim. Imogene Blagg, will my quaint speech those girls who so often screech. Glenna Lee Boydoh, my senior presi- dency do will my brother, Robert, who will rule with skill. Beatrice Chickerell, with sad heart do will trips on the bus to my dear cousin Bill. Kay Clayton, will my posture straight Toni Pflock who always comes late. Twilla Collins, will my dating Janice Rosinski who would rather go skating. Jac Connor, will my manner so mild Jerry Snider who is noisy and wild. Jean Connor, will my love for talking Dave Shaver who thinks I don't do enough walking. Jo Connor, will my quiet ways George Raddish who often walks in a daze. Joann Davis, will my brain so small Geraldine Smollar who fears Senior classes all. Barbara Engle, will my love for P. D. someone who is not so flighty. Mary Lou Fortner, will my love for boy Jackie Olesky who thinks they are toys Shirley Fullen, will my winning smile egncy Davidson who thinks it worth- le. llaine Haan, will my eyes so brown any girl who always does frown. Ginger Kearns, will my knowledge so a certain Junior - you know whom I mean. Roberta Keller, Charlotte Rauer whom I taught to flirw will my nickname Bert will my real curls Shirley Knight, those girls who like pearls.-E Joe Piteleski, will my manner polite H those who seldom do what is right. Darrell Rogers, will my desire to eat Sharon Knicely who is very sweet. James Shaver, will my singing voice those who would take it by choice. Ronald Shea, will my car so light Sherlene who is my delight. Charles Schrader, will my curls Monongah Hi's 'permanent donen girls. Pete Whaley, will my love for cars those boys who like to jump the bars. Daniel Wilson will the teachers and all the poor kids who return next fall. James Woods, will my seat on the bus Jim Edgell who often raises a fuss. John Wood, will my ability to recite Paul Harbert who never studies at night. Nancy Vinton, will my love for P. D. David Woods who from it tries to flee. Charlotte Walker, will my A85 Many my brother Earl who seldom gets any. Beverley Weaver, will my hot rod driving Kipper Fabian who for it is strhdng. Shirley Williams, will my love for talking Betty Conrad who likes just walking. Nancy Workman, and I do it with cheer Will my P. D. book to Dollie Engle to use next year. Shirley Wright, will my love affairs Barbara Hostutler who has no cares. Joann Yarish, will my seat in Study Hall my brother Eugene who wishes he were tall. Frances Zorich, my love for red con- vertibles do will Rose Hestick to drive with skill. Geraldine Jackson, will my place in the Honor Soc iety some Junior who will it fill with sobriety. I, Frances Kuhns, will my seat in P. D. To Suzanne Martino who is made for 3 D. I, Shirley Layne, my manner so quiet do will To my sister Judy who is quieter still. I, Vera Lowther, will my love for books To my brother Sam who loves all cooks. Virginia Mascara, will my music talent sweet little Ganal Carpenter who is also music bent. I, To I, Shelvy Maze, my love of boys do will To Donna Vernon who can use it with skill I, Louise Meffe, will my dancing so slick To Nancy Domico who is a cute chick. Mary Pavich, will my love for book- keeping Ann Mascak who more knowledge is al- ways seeking. I, To Bertha Pazdirc, will my questions many all the quiet ones who don't ask any. In To Betty Prunty, will my boy friends so many all the girls who haven't any. I. To I, Edith Ramsey, will my love for typing To Betty and Jean who are always griping. I, Barbara Rauer, will my features small To any girl who is twice as tall. Mary Margaret Sayre, will my nicknames so many Bill Lewis who hasn't any. I. To I, Betty Sikinow, will my chemistry book To Gladys Hardway who is a good cook. Barbara Skarzinski, will my majorette outift the Freshman whom it will best fit. I. To I, Mary Snyder, will my happy ways To those girls who dread the days. Imogene Sutphine, will my experiences galore Norma and Richard who will be here three I. To years more. Linda Linda Tomlinson who is cute in shorts. Vernon, will my love of sports I. To IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we the said parties above Have hereunto set our hand this day with love. .JL ,aw NAME Mary Ann Amalett 'Minnie' Leona Ash 'Sis' Annette Bednarz MA-nn!! Eugene Banker 'Bebe' Imogene Blagg II Ima!! Glenna lee Boydoh llRed-N Donald Burley 'Duck' Beatrice Chickerell 'Bea' Kay Clayton llKayl! Twilla Collins IIT!-re!! Joseph Commodore 'Joe' Jacqueline Connor 'Jac' Jean Connor 'Jean' Josephine Connor IIJOII Melvin Davidson 'Whitey' Joanne Davis nJon John Dean 'Red' Robert Dean 'Chubby' Robert Deblsky llBo'bll James Demus 'Jim' Pete DePond 'Pete' Barbara Engle 'Bob' Mary Lou Fortner llLouM Shirley Fullen 'Sherry' Paul Goush 'Paul' Elaine Haun 'Chickie' Geraldine Jackson 'Gerl' Dennis Jones 'Donnie' Melvin Kamlnsky 'Mel' Stanley Kanios 'Stash' Virginia Lee Kearns 'Ginger' Roberta Keller 'Bert' Shirley Ann Knight 'Sherry' Louise Meffe 'Lill' Franklin Mike 'Frank' AMBITION Office worker Nurse work in Cleveland Coach Nurse A Butcher Engineer Marry a Rich Man Own a Cadillac Marry Don Sheriff Housewife Housewife Nurse Chemist Marry Max Forester Judge School Teacher Pro Football Player Doctor Travel Go to College Someone's wife Own a Pool Room Own Murphy' s A Secretary Coach Pro Football Player General in the Army work for F. B. I. Chief Telephone Operator Teacher Secretaty Singer on T. V. DESTINY Own a Pawn Shop Butterfly Collector Government Secretary Bachelor Chorus Girl Work for F. B. I. Manager of B1lly's Poor Man's Slave Drive a Jeep Own a Skating Rink Cattle Dealer Proprietor of Cozy Nest Biology Teacher Farmer's Wife warden at Sing Sing Ambition Fulfllled P. D. Teacher Grave Robber American History Teacher Coach at Notre Dame Own a Pool Boom Housewife Work at Murphy's Tap Dancer Pool Shark Clerk Typist 4 Star General Tree Trimmer Buck Private A Starcher in the Laundry Housewife Poet M1ke's Bookkeeper Marine Frances Lorene Kuh s 'Mable' Thomas LaFollette Il Tom ll Shirley Layne llproll Vera June Lowther 'Ju e' Virginia Mascara 'Musa' Shelvy Maze 'Skeeter' Ted Nagel 'TED' Michael Oliverio 'Mike' Mary Pavich 'Sparia' Bertha Pazdric 'Dreamy' Joe Piteleski 'Joe' Betty Prunty 'Bee' Edith Mae Ramsey 'Skeeter' Barbara Hauer 'Bobbie Jean' Darrell Rogers 'Fat Boy' Mary Margaret Sayre 'Maggie' James Wyne Shaver 'Shafe' Ronald Shea 'Bonnie' Charles Ray Schrader 'Charlie' Betty Jo Siklnow 'Pootsie' Barbara Jean Skarzlnski 'Barb' Mary Snyder 'Jo Bob' Imogene Sutphin 'Jean' Linda Lou Vernon 'Cookie' Charlotte walker 'Charlotte' Beverley Weaver 'Bev' Pete Whaley 'Pete' Shirley Ann Williams 'Sherl' Daniel Paul wilson nnopieu James Wood IIBOII Jw hmMmWwLJL 'Pooch' Shirley Jean Wright 'Jeanie' Joann Yarish IIJOII Frances Zorlch llFranll Nancy Vinton N c ' Nancy 52 Workman Mark' Coach's wife Electrician work in Murphy's Secretary Music Teacher Telephone Operator District Attorney Civil Engineer Get Married Comedian Phys. Ed. Teacher Home Ee. Teacher Secretary Have a Family Private Eye Stenotypist State Trooper Work in T. V. Studio Coal Miner Nurse Private Secretary Navy Nurse Factory Worker Telephone Operator Teacher Nurse Mechanic Get Married Graduate of Penn State Electrician Civil Engineer Math Teacher Sec. in Murphy's Join the Air Force Teacher Missionary Secretary for Saban' Get a shock out of life Tender at a Zoo Chemist - Mascara's Store Manager Mother of 12 Judge Coffin Maker A beloved wife Lady Wrestler Bookie Baby Sitter Bookkeeper Old Maid in Poor House Farmer Fruit Peddler Water Boy Bell Hop Disc Jockey T. V. Star M11l1ona1re's Wife Ambition Fulfilled Undertaker's Wife New's Staff Writer Model Drive a Hot Bod Horse Trainer Circus Performer Graduate of State Penn Own a Restaurant Train Designer Sell Candy at Murphy's Work in the Stockroom Somebody's Wife College teacher M1n1ster's wife wg , if 1 . FY! Darn U5 Leona Ask IV! a 9 5 n Y J 2 Y' G I e n h 8 L a z E Qkarlofte ll E 595, 5 , 1' Qfgk f W ii n A-AV 2 2 fmiwy Bel: Dean H h fl Q T 0 mary M BT33701- ' 5 ac? f 9:5 0 5 0' X JI! 67,5 gp if Q 3 i 5, JUNIOR 1 4 Bow Bow Row Bow Bow Row MR. TEMPLIN'S GROUP Sherlene Slonaker, Eva Mlconl, Patty Sue Mason, Sharron McElwa1n, Doris Ann Mills, Helen Starcher Em a Delovlch, Geraldine Smollar, Cecilia Shamrock, Jean Meredith, Martha Petltt, Esther Marquis 1 Dolly Barnard, Delores Lieving, Jack Slimmer, Nancy Domloo, Ann Mascak Paul Harbert, Anthony Larry, Jr., Ronald Hayes, Donald Boone, Raymond Joy, Frank DeMoss Frank Slamen, Joh Herbert, Walter Moore, James Edgell, Gene Goolie Ronald Vingle, Bernie Vingle, David Manzo, Mr. Templin, Argyle Mills Unphotographed: Patty Uriah no no me Q B no MRS. BERRY'S GROUP Row l: Betty Williams, Jessie Lowery, Dolly Engle, Sandra Ann Smith, Mary Ann Spatafore, Toni Pflock Row 2: Karen Colvin, Mary Eva Francis, Betty Conrad, Delores Edwards, Julia Gwinn, Dorothy Browning Row 3: Sue Greynolds, Nancy Davidson, Linda Tomlinson, Frances Manzo, David Woods Row A: Mrs. Berry, James Pulice, Donald Jackson, Donnie Wells, James Starcher Row 5: Donald Hostutler, John Moore, George Danko, Edward Wright, Earl Parrish,Jr Lindy Wells Row 6: Nelson Hartley, Elmer Butcher, Larry Mills, Bill Wilson, George Raddish Unphotographed: Wilma McNece, Jackie Olesky, Barbara Brooks S U P P O S I N! HAry Pavich didn't have an engagement ring! Charles Schrader's hair were straight! Shelvy Maze didn't have such a pleasant smile! Don Burley played a clarinet in the band instead of a cornet! Eugene Banker weren't in the Junior and Senior plays! James Demus and Virginia Mascara didn't know each other! Shirley Knight weren't such a good worker! Bertha Pazdric didn't ask so many questions! Shirley Fullen were a cheerleader! Joann Yarish and Annette Bednarz didn't know each other! Jac, Jean, and Jo Connor weren't triplets! Geraldine Jackson didn't study! Robert Debalski weren't so mannerly! Twilla Collins didn't live at Hutchinson! John Dean liked school! Mary Lou Fortner d1dn't play an oboe! Shirley Layne weren't so bashful! Robert Dean weren't so friendly! Beatrice Chickerell didn't have a DeSoto! Michael Oliverio didn't have something funny to say! Glenna Lee Boydoh couldn't play the piano! Melvin Davidson had red hair! Beverley Weaver didn't talk so much! Ginger Kearns played the bass horn instead of a French horn in the band! Ronald Shea could drive a Chrysler! Louise Meffe didn't like sports! Barbara Engle had quit school! Linda Vernon weren't on the newspaper staff! Barbara Skarzinski weren't in the Senior play! Ted Nagel were a comedian! Joann Davis weren't a Senior this year! Stanley Kanios were an Esso attendant! Pete Whaley didn't know how to hold a wrench! James Shaver couldn't sing! Paul Goush were president of the National Honor Society! Frances Zorich didn't have second period Physical Education her senior year! Mary Margaret Sayre weren't so quiet! Frances Kuhns weren't so much fun! Betty Prunty didn't like square dancing! Edith Ramsey had never come to Monongah High School! Charlotte Walker and Betty Jo Sikinow were majorettes! Tom LaFollette anuldn't draw! Roberta Keller didn't like the name 'Lefty.' Joe Piteleski were a P. D. teacher! Melvin Kaminski weren't president of the Student Council! Shirley Williams weren't so neat! Mary Snyder played the drums in the band! Mary Ann Amalett liked seventh period typing! I Imogene Blagg weren't so well liked by the students! Franklin couldn't sing like a bird! Shirley Wright knew nothing about math! Vera Lowther didn't have P. D.! John Woods, Jr., were quiet! Nancy Vinton didn't plan to go go to college! Dennis Jones and Leona Ash hadn't gone to Charleston their Junior year! Imogene Sutphin and Elaine Haun weren't such good friends! Nancy Workman couldn't smile! Darrell Rogers had played football his Senior year! Joe Commodore disliked sports! Pete DePond weren't so bashfal around the girls! Kay Clayton didn't walk so erect! Daniel Wilson hadn't quit the band! James Woods had graduated last year! Barbara Rauer were five feet nine inches tall! The Seniors had won the basketball class tournament! Miss Turkovich and Mr. Vincent weren't Senior class advisors! The Seniors didn't go to Bickle's Knob! The Seniors had to come to school the last week! -puuinv WW s: OT ,C -- ov .UT -r- -, .: I El Fil SOPHOMORES E MR. FELTZ'S GROUP 1: Donna Barniak, Barbara Minnear, Juanita McNece, Karen Tetrick, Barbara Row Hostutler, Delores Fortner Row 2: Tom Suppa, Judy Layne, Suzanne Martino, Charline Morris, Floyd Spatafore Row 3: Robert Joy, David Tartell, Junior Scrivo, Chester Wright, Fred Bail, Robert Janes Row L: Victor Durett, Harry Davis, John Moore, David Costello, Eddie Anderson Row 5: John Koval, Mr. Feltz, B111 Lewis Unphotographed: Kenneth Williams Row Row Row Row Row MISS GASKIN'S GROUP Carol Ann Buttolph, Betty Canjar, Donnie McCown, Danny Woods, Charlotte Hauer, Delores Bednarz, Ellen Parrish Grace Barnard, Rosalie Hestick, Ruth Enoch, Patty Batson, Lois Fox, Miss Gaskin Mary Charlotte Lyons, Jerry Snider, Lorraine Koloekie, Don Wilson,Alice Baker Ronald Knight, Pat Madden, Cleve Miller, Robert Minnear Clarence Dingue, San Lowther, Henry Martin, Bill Piteleeki, Jerry Loss Unphotographed: Pauline Warnick MISS McELROI'S GROUP Row 1: Bertha Serian, Thelma Vance, James Domico, Donna Vernon, Ferrell Harbert, Ruby Collins, Miss McElroy Row 2: Donald Kerns, Barbara Sweede, Robert Boydoh, Louise Maset, Frank Bombard, Joan Rios Row 3: Sandra Maze, Janice Rosinaki, James Miller, Sharon Knicely, David Carlot, Simon Paul Matthews Row L: George Mozuke, Gary Fisher, Chester McNunis, Robert LaFollette, Robert Rauer, Walter Tichenor Bnphotographed: Paul Reger Boydoh, George Martello M20 FRESH MEN M' MRS. SNODERLY'S GROUP Row 1: Elaine Myhalsky, Wanda Bienkoaki, Phyllis Robinson, Helena Priolette, Etta Schrader, Carole Rogers Row 2: Eugene Yarish, Alice Blocker, Patty DeCarlo, Gladys Hardway, Ganal Carpenter Row 3: James Hearn, Michael Shaffer, Robert Arnett, Jerry Sowers, Mrs. Snoderly Row L: Dale Stanley, Freddie Yanero, Thomas Suplita, Merlin Davidson Row 5: John Woods, Michael Jurasko, John Gillespie, Joe DeMary u 1 1 Row Row Row Row MISS GIVENS' GROUP Minnie Jane Hinerman, Betty Blair, Clara Conaway, Norma Sutphin, Jeanie Gumont, Patricia Bearden, Sharon Brumage Miss Givens, Shirley Salisbury, Madonna Galford, Shirley Vendetta, Eddie Rae Anderson Joe Martin, Richard Sutphin, Earl Walker, Merlin Davidson, James Wright Kipper Fabian, Lloyd Schell, Junior Ross, Raymond Bragg, Jr., Marko Tarley, John St. Clair Unphotographed: Patty Miller, Virginia Littleton M S. MILLBR'S GROUP Row l: Alice Greynolds, Pamela St. Clair, Shirley Smith, Natalie Bonaseo, Joyce Suplita, Bethel Cool, Bruce Edmond Row 2: James Tichenor, Evelyn Machamer, Keith Fitswater, Joseph Joy, Mary Ann Danko, Mrs. Miller Row 3: John Mikes, Jerry Knight, Betty McCoy, Carrie Marks, Dennis Corbin Row L: Clarence Toll, Kenneth Ash, James Thompson, Danny Hanzo, Joe Meffe Unphotographed: Goldie Ammonl, Sally Sturm Play CQSTS 'X fm ' I ff I s V W 11 dm figsm, A Y W -f r e V' W Q Y' ' 2 ,mmm 1 L 1 X 9 lax JU! v , mf 3 WX' Xl UV WM GLe5 Cfuf: ZefferlQna.n'5 CI ab Qwikg EecreaTmn ACTIVITIES S T U D E N T C O U N C I L Row 1: Sue Greynolds, Emma Delovich, Karen Tetrick, Sharon Knicely, Lorraine Koloskle Row 2: Melvin Kaminsky, Jo Co nor, Miss Turkovich, Micheal 011 Oliverlo Bow 3: Merlin Davidson, James Thompso , Frank DeHoss SCHOOL CALENDAR September January 2 School opened 21 Second Semester startes 10 First Football Game -We Won February October l Mou tanlneer Team from WVU 8 Band at Kingwood 16 Honor Society Induction 12 WVU speaker talked to Seniors 15 Senior Pictures taken Maron 26-27 S. E. A. Meeting 2 Band Concert 3 Band Assembly at Mannlngton November 4 Freshman initiation 19 Freshmen tooknTests 10-12 Class Tournaments 23 Beauty Culture film for girls 26-27 Thanksgiving Vacation April 6 FTA Conference at Fairmont College December 22 Senior Class Play 7 Junior Class Play 8 Alum i Basketball Game May lO First Basketball Game at 12 Mannington assembly here Paden City 14 Ju ior Senior Prom 10-ll Juniors took DAT Test 21 Senior Class Day Program 15 Sophomores took Kuder Test 23 Senior Class Sermo 17 Christmas Movie by Bell 24 Senior Class Picnic Telephone Company 28 Commencement 23 Christmas Program 28 Last Day of School ASTRUM NATALE CHAPTER of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Astrum Natale Chapter of the Monongah High School was in- stalled in January, 1950, and is chapter hu29 of the National Honor Society. This organization does not consider scholarship alone. Students chosen must rank high in character, leadership, and service also. Not more than fifteen percent of the Senior class may be members and five percent of the Junior class. This year's induction ceremony was held Febraury 17, 1954. After the ceremony, a tea was given at the Home Economics House to honor the newly elected members. Parents of those inducted and of the active members were guests. The Seniors inducted were: Shirley Wright, Geraldine Jackson, Virginia Mascara, Charlotte Walker, Betty Jo Sikinow, and Joann Yarish. The Juniors inducted were: Toni Pflock, Jackie Olesky, Mary Ann Spatafore, and Patty Sue Mason. OFFICERS President . . . . . Glenna Lee Boydoh Vice President . . . Dennis Jones Secretary . . . . . Annette Bednarz Historian . . . . Beverley Weaver Advisor . . . . . Mrs. Miller Row 1: Toni Pflock, Shirley Wright, Mary Ann Spatfore, Geraldine Jackson, Virginia Mascara Row 2: Joann Iarish, Patty Sue Mason, Jo Connor, Annette Bednarz, RRow 3: Mrs. Miller, Betty Jo Sikinow, Dennis Jones, Glenna Lee Boydoh, Beverley Weaver L . 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The Band's fifty-seven mem- bers do not work only nine months but also report for regular practice dur- ing the summer vacation. The first appearance of the Band for this school year was at the East Fairmont - Monongah football game. The Band also played for the following football games: Clay-Battelle, Rivesville, Fairview, Hundred and Farmington On September 19, the Band went to West Virginia University to attend one of their football games. And, again this year the Band attended the Mann- ington Fair where they took part in the parade. On October 8, The Band went to Kingwood to march for the Buckwheat Festi- val. The Monongah Band won the first prize for being the best in marching from out of the county. The Business Men's Association of Fairmont sponsored a giant parade for the beginning of the Christmas Season. All county school bands were in- vited to march. The Monongah Band took part. The Band played a concert as an assembly program on March 2 for Monongah High students and for the school patrons that evening. Then on March 5, the Band presented an assembly program at Mannington High School. The Band played a short concert on April 9 for the State Principals' Association held in Fairmont. On April 10 the Band took part in the County Band Festival held in Morgantown. At the festival the Band played 'American Folk Rhapsody.' The Band received a superior rating. Because of this rating, the Band left for Huntington on April 29, where they participated in the State Band Festi- val for High Schools. The highest rating was received this year in that a Superior plus was earned. The Band furnished music for the Carolina May Day program. The year's regular work was closed with playing for Commencement, May 28 and at Worth- ington on May 30 for the Memorial Day services. The Majorettesonutfitted in new uniforms, added variety and color to the outdoor appearances of the Band. Barbara Sweede, Sharon Brumage, Joan Rios, Ruth Enoch, Linda Lou Tomlinson, Barbara Skarzinski, Suzanne Martino, Virginia Mascara J U N I O R P L A I A LITTLE BIRD TOLD M First Row: Karen Colvin . . . Sharron McElwain . . Mary Ann Spatafore . Nancy Domico .... Sandra Ann Smith . . Second Row: Sue Greynolds . . . Jean Meredith . . . Nancy Carol Davidson Delores Lieving. . . Mrs. Snoderly . . . Third Row: Donald Jackson . . Donald Hostutler . John Herbert . . . Frank Slamen . . JUNIOR PLAY CAST e e e e s Mrs. . Louise Perrin . . Wendy Perrin . . Teresa Perrin Aunt Stella Stone . . Zelda Byron Percy Dale Cbagnarl . Student Prompter Arbadella Allswin . . . . Bea Lipton . . . . . Director . Barton Chew . . Adam Perrin . Dwight Fallon . Howard Perrin Adam Perrin, a plodder, is a failure in business. His frivo- lous, rattle-brained wife, Louise, is always seeking new ways and means to make money - always with disastrous results. When wealthy, eccentric Aunt Stella closes her house in order to tra- vel out west, she parks her beloved parrot, Polly, with the Perrins. Louise discovers that Polly loves to answer questions and she insists that the bird has a talent for answering questions and making correct prophecies. Plans are made for the opening of a bird salon, but Polly is stolen and Louise is frantic with worry S E N I O R P L A Y JUNE GRADUATE V First Row: Ginger Kearns . . . . Student Prompter Betty Prunty . . . . . Student Prompter Geraldine Jackson . . Mrs. Myra Gardner Virginia Mascara . . Agnes Wagner Barbara Hauer . . . . Dotty Gardner Second Row: Charlotte Waher . . Laura Sawyer Shirley Fullen . . . . . . . Gladys Nancy Jo Workman . . . Nora MacNamara Barbara Skarzinski . . Jane Fleming Miss Givens . . . . Director Third Row: Ronald Shea . . . . Hubert Jo Connor . . . . . Irene Davis Jean Connor .... . . . Ethelyne Charles Schrader. . . . Chuck Reed Fourth Row: Eugene Banker . . .... Bob Gardner Dennis Jones . . . . . . Eliot Travis James Shaver , , . . . . . . Harry Morris Darrell Rogers. . . . Coash Sanford Yeager Melvin Davidson This is the story of a high school graduate, Bob Gardner, who when he learns that his widowed mother cannot send him to college, is influenced by a scheming girl friend, Agnes, to become engaged to her in order to save his pride. After a summer's hard manual labor and many difficulties with his girl friend, he decides that it would be better to work his way through college. With the en- couragement,of Irene, Eliot, Coach Yeager and other interested persons, Bob decides to go to college. V' JUNIOR RED CROSS Row l: Jessie Lowery, Sharon Knicely, Lorraine Koloskie, Barbara Hostutler, Geraldine Jackson Row 2: Earl Walker, John Harbert, Miss Mcllroy, Merlin Davidson YEARBOOK STAFF Row 1: Betty Prunty, Shirley Fullen, Nancy Jo Work an, Shirley Williams, Jo Connor Row 2: Elaine Haun, Imogene Sutphin, Shelvy Maze, Imogene Blagg Row 3: Louise Meffe, Joann Davis, Leona Ash, Beatrice Chickerell, Linda Vernon Row L: Miss Brumage, Roberta Keller, Glenna Boydoh, Barbara Engle Row 5: Tom LaFollette, Michael Oliverio, Danny Wilson THE WALTER R. BARNES CLUB of the FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS President . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Walker Vice-President. . . . . . Jean Connor Secretary . . . . . Betty Jo Sikinow Treasurer . . . - - - Jo COI1!101 Historian . . . Shirley Wright Advisor . . . Miss Gaskin Row 1: Shirley Jean Wright, Jean Connor, Jo Connor, Shirley Ann Knight, Mary Ann Spatafore, Jac Connor, Miss Gaskin Row 2: Linda Lou Tomlinson, Donna Vernon, Charlotte Walker, Dorothy Browning, Mary Lou Fortner, Barbara Skarzinski Row 3: Floyd Spatafore, James Shaver, Betty Jo Sikinow The purpose of this Club is to bring together the young people in the high school who, at present, are interested in the teach- ing field from the standpoint of making it a career. Preparation needed, problems that teachers have, the advantages offered in teaching are discussed and the cultivation of the qualities es- sential in a good teacher and student leadership are encouraged in the regular monthly meeting. V The Club sent five members, accompanied by Miss Gaskin, the Counselor, to Jackson's Mill as representatives to the annual State Future Teachers of America Conference. Nine seniors and Miss Gaskin also attended the Future Teachers Conference at Fairmont State College in April. The Club was named for Walter R. Barnes, who was formerly Dean of Fairmont State College. He was an efficient and much loved teacher. He is now retired. OFFICE PERSONNEL Row 1: Jo Connor, Joann Iarish, Ann Mascak, Shirley Wright Row 2: Dolly Engle, Roberta Keller, Annette Bednarz, Mr. Michael ,,- . , .,,. ,,,,, PROJECTOR OPERATORS Row 1: Floyd Spatafore, Nancy Domico, Betty Sikinow, Charlotte Walker, Jimmy Domico Row 2: Mr. Vincent, Frank Delose, Pete Whaley, Don Hoetutler, Raymond Joy Row 3: Darrell Rogers, Melvin Kaminski, James Shaver, Micheal Oliverio, Dennis Jones 601: ffzoru Row Row Row Row Toni Pflock, Sherlene Slonaker, Barbara Rauer, Mary Ann Spatafore, Elaine Myhalsky, Delores Bednarz, Ginger Kearns Barbara Brooks, Shirley Fullen, Shirley Ann Smith, Shirley Vandetta, Barbara Skarzinski, Lois Fox V Mrs. Kosky, Mary Margaret Sayre, Shelvy Maze, Roberta' Keller, Shirley Williams, Betty Williams ' Karen Colvin, Nancy Carol Davidson, Sue Greynolds, Blenna Lee Boydoh, Delores Lieving, Emma Delovich, Jessie Lowery L E T T E R M A N ' S C L U B Row Row Row Row Row Mr. Feltz, Coach, Raymond Joy, Frank DeMoss, Robert Debal- ski, Eugene Banker, Bill Wilson, John Gillespie, Robert Joy, Mr. Templin, Assistant Coach James Demus, David Tartell, Robert Boydoh, Joe Commodore, David Carlot, David Wood James Starcher, John Koval, Bill Lewis, John Wood, Jr., Donald Burley, Joe Piteleski Darrell Rogers, Henry Martin, Melvin Kamissky, John Moore, Paul Goush Melvin Davidson, Bernie Vingle, Dennis Jones,David Manzo, Pete DePond, Ronald Vingle OFFICERS President . . . . . . Wlelvin Kaminsky Vice President. . . . . . James Demus Treasurer . . . . . . . Dennis Jones Sergeant at Arms. . . Junior Wood Advisor . . l . . . . Mr. Michael Sponsors . . . . . Mr. Michael Mr. Templin This club has been active for several years. The members are those boys who have earned a letter in any of the three sports. This year the club has sponsored a monthly skating party. Warm- up jackets were purchased for the basketball team. hmm -f ' ? ATHLETICS DENNIS JONES JOE COMMODORE FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN THE CLASS OF 'SL Denny is a four year letterman. He made All-State his Junior year and third string his Senior year. He was chosen for the Mason-Dixon football team in both his Junior and Senior years. Dennis was co- captain this year. He played end. Joe was moved from the backfield to a tackle po- sition this year and proved his worth in that po- sition. He was one of the team's best defensive men. ROBERT DEAN - Chubbv played guard. Pound for pound he was one of the scrappiest boys in the County. He made the Mason-Dixon squad this year. M LVIN DAVIDSON - Mel played guard. This was his first year as a regular and he showed a lot of fight and determi- nation. PAUL GOUSH - Paul played guard. This was his first year as a regular. He was a good defensive man. MBLVIN KAMINSKY - Mel played center for the second year. He made the All-State AP team, the Mason-Dixon squad. He was co-captain of this year's team. Mel was slow but a fine blocker. JAMES DEMUS - Jim was the fullback for the third year. He was a EUGENE BANKER THOMAS LAFOLLETTE FRANKLIN MIKE JOHN DEAN WE THE! September 10 East Fairmont 25 7 18 Barrackville 20 6 25 Mannington 20 25 October 2 Clay-Battelle L6 21 9 Rivesville 39 lk 16 Fairview Bk 6 23 Hundred L0 0 30 Farmington 19 26 November 7 Paden City 33 6 leading scorer and ground digger. Jim made the All-State first team last year and the All-State second team this year. He made the Mason-Dixon team for the second time. He was one of the fastest and most elusive backs in the State - this was proved by his bid to play in the North South game. - Bebe played halfback. He was a good runner and was one of the workhorses of this year's backfield. These three Seniors were first year men. They played reserve ball FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1953 - 195k Ba kefball Var ky Row 1: David Carlot, Bill Wilson, Eugene Banker, Henry Martin, Joe Piteleski, Frank DeMoss Row 2: Melvin Davidson, Bernie Vingle, Dennis Jones, Pete De- Pond, Melvin Kaminsky, Donald Burley ' Row 3: David Tartell, Ronnie Vingle, Bill Lewis, John Koval Bob Rauer Row L: Bob Debalski, Mr. Templin, Mr. Feltz, James Domico OUR SENIORS KAMINSKY - Melvin, a forward, was the second leading scorer in the County. He made the All County team and was co- captain of our team. Mel was one of the finest one- hand shots in the State. JONES - Dennis played center for the third year and was co- captain. He was a fine defensive and rebound man. BANKER - Bebe played guard. He was a good passer. DEPOND - Pete played reserve center. He was a fine defensive and rebound man. PITELESKI- Joe played reserve ball. Although small, he was one one of best rebound men. DAVIDSON - Melvin played reserve guard. He was slow but his size made him a good defensive player. BURLEY - Don was a reserve guard. He was one of the team's best outside shooters. 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