Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

Page 27 text:

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

Page 26 text:

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.

Page 28 text:

The word academics” represented all kinds of activities at Ni- tro High School during the 1986-87 school year. A great tree with many limbs would have been the best way to describe academics at Nitro High. Each individual limb held a branch in the development and nurture of the students which form- ed the roots to a prosperous future. A large limb with many branches, that grew at a rapid rate, rep- resented mathematics at Nitro. All kinds of courses from general math to advanced placement calculus formed this ever intriguing and necessary portion of a great tree. A full limb with many healthy leaves represented the English Department at Nitro. Average and advanced English. Creative Writ- ing. and the ever-loved Classic Literature” developed this well rounded limb into an outstanding branch of a great tree. Science on this great tree formed a bright, brilliantly colored limb full of never-ending fruit. Experiments, formulas, and an in- teresting teacher made these classes an unforgettable experience full of discovery. The oldest branch on this great tree was formed by the history and social sciences department. People, places, and events, from the beginning of time to modern day affairs, were split into all kinds of classes to be a lasting reminder of an age old past. Academics will always remain a major part of Nitro High. 24