Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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A Thanksgiving Memory The tables were set. approx- imately 285 Senior Citizens were seated, and a combina- tion of delightful aromas filled the air — the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner was ready to begin. A brief invoca- tion was led by Reverend Wade Austin. Immediate fol- lowing this invocation, a tradi- tional Thanksgiving dinner was served. As they enjoyed their meal, the show choir per- formed a selection of popular 50’s hits including ‘Who Wrote the Book of Love?”, Sea of Love , and The Lead- er of the Pack.” A smile ap- peared on many of the elderly citizens' faces as they remi- nisced about the “good ol’ days . After the show choir finished its grand perform- ance. Mr. Rhuel Craddock of Toastmasters International presented certificates to the Student Council members who had completed a leader- ship course. Among these re- cipients were: Melissa Sim- mons. Nancy Higginbotham. Bridget Sapp. Wendy Wysong. Kippi George. Jeff Starkey, and Rob Absten. Also in atten- dance were Mayor At Ashley and a number of members of the Nitro City Government. Although this gay festivity came to an end. its memory will always remain in the hearts of everyone. The Student Council spon- sored this charitable event. Not only should the Student Council be recognized, how- ever. but so should our cooks: Evelyn Asbury. Wands Steele, and Macil Rhodes, the success of this activity would not have been possible without their full cooperation. Shari Snyder and Bob Higginbotham romantically gaze across The Sea of Love. Mrs. Judy Fortner willingly prepares food for the Thanksgiving Dinner. The show choir does their version of Who Wrote the Book of Love? for the Senior Citizens. Amy Horsman secretly tells Margie Moore that she stole a piece of turkey from the kitchen. The heart-throb sensations of te 50's are remem- bered by the Senior citizens as the show choir performs The Leader of the Pack.

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FMC BREAKFAST FMC NITRO This year the annual FMC Breakfast at Nitro High school was, of course, an- other big success. Every year high offi- cials from FMC join with some of the fac- ulty of Nitro High School along with four members of the National Honor Society. The students chosen to attend the FMC Breakfast were Todd Hudnall, Kathy Allison, Mark Hudson, Scott Withrow. The students talked and dis- cussed the issue of the help between Ni- tro High Schol and FMC. Mayor Art Ashley enjoys conversation with FMC em- ployees. Mr. Acker speaks at the FMC Breakfast. Chuck Taylor at the FMC Breakfast. Mr. Wilkes and DOC Young are old pals reaquainted. Todd Hudnall and Kathy Allison take time out for a posed shot. Principal Paul McClanahan announcing the speakers. 21

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THE ART OF On a bitter, cold November morning, the Nitro High School Art Club presented Charleston with a taste of holiday spirit. They painted an intriguing Christmas scene on the doors of the New York Belt Connec- tion, Each student expressed great enthusiasm as he worked on the mu- ral. They perfected every detail until it became virtually flawless. Finally, after extensive hours of work, their masterpiece was complete and ready to be admired by the world. The Charleston Downtown As- sociation, the proud sponsor of this event, commended the Art Club for “a job well done”. They described it as being a wonderful addition to their holiday decorations. Even many surrounding businesses CHRISTMAS praised them for their beautiful art- work. There is no doubt that the Art Club's attribute to these projects was immensely appreciated by every- one. The people who participated were: Ms. Drema Watts, head of the Art Department, Shannon Adkins, Kerry Gerkin, Laura Goff, Sherry Heikal, Mark Kinsey, Pam Sadler, Doug Rohmiller, and Anthony Smith. Ms. Watts, with hesitation, agrees upon Anthony Smith s plea to paint. Kerry Gerkin concentrates on each stroke of her paintbrush. Mark Kinsey has hopes of becom- ing another Leonardo de Vinci. Pam Sadler is dreaming of a white Christmas. The Nitro High School Art Club masterpiece—it certainly is worth more than a thousand words. 23