Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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■ r - i ’ I ' Missy and Kelly make it a point to steal a hus from Gene every chance they set. Students line the hallways everyday durins lunch. Michele seems unimpressed by Erik’s ability to climb the lockers. Officers of the Hank Williams Jr. Fan Club pose for a picture. Beth and John in their every- day attire. Basketball player, Brent McClanahan, knows a Milky Way a day helps you work, rest, and play. Everyday Students? The students at Nitro Hish School could be de- scribed any way, except everyday and ordinary. The students that made up the NHS student body came in a varied array of talents and personalities. Some were quiet and expressive, while others were loud and creative. Resardless of their grade or position, each student was a part of the NHS student body and every person contributed their own special traits to Nitro High. Without the things that each student contributed to the everyday routine of school, the year of 1985-86 would have been bland and spiceless, without flavor or variety. Although some students achieved more than others, each was considered to be essential in the everday life of school and work. The students all contributed their own special selves to many of the students memories of NHS. The many students of Nitro High School were everything and anything, except ordinary, and every- day. ■ 25

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Exchange Students Visit Nitro During the 1985-86 school year, Nitro High School was visited by two young men from other countries. These young men were known affectionately around school as “Carlos and “Fred . Carlos came to Nitro from Spain, and Fred came from Uraguay. Becoming and being an exchange student was a very difficult thing for these two guys. Before coming to America, they first had to pass a rigorous exam consisting of tests on the politics, current events, and language of the United States. After arriving in the U.S., Carlos and Fredrico faced yet another difficult situation. They didn't know anyone and they were completely unfamiliar with any of our customs. Carlos and Fred soon learned many exciting things after spending the school year at NHS. The student body quickly accepted them and became their friend. Kevin Phillips, a NHS student went as an exchange student to England and Australia. He said that the hardest thing about being an exchange student was being away from family and friends. The three musketeers live asain. Kevin Phillips visitins the Koala Lone Pine, Bristane, Australia. Surprise Carlos!! Kevin Phillips, visiting the Peninsula Church of England. Fredrico shows his mountaineer spirit. 24

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Seniors Win Spirit Week The week preceeding the 1985-86 Homecoming game against the Patriots of George Washington was known as Spirit Week. The week was set aside as a time for NHS students to dress-up for the various days to show their support for the team and to win points for their class. Students and teachers alike dressed up for a variety of days which included: Monday - Beach day; Tuesday - Class color day; Wednesday - Nerd Day; Thursday - Comfy Day; and the week ended with Friday which was the traditional Red and Black Day. On the Friday before the big game, a pep assembly was held so we could show our support for the team. It was announced that seniors had won Spirit Week for having the most people dressed up during the week. Although we lost the game against G.W., Spirit Week was a great break from normal school activities and we all had a lot of fun. 26