Elkins High School - Tiger Yearbook (Elkins, WV)

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CLASS HISTORY Four years ago, in 1952, another Freshman class enrolled in Elkins High School to begin its course of study. Class advisors were: Miss Harshbarger, Miss Harris, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Powers. Class elections were held, and our class officers were: President ...................... William Isner Vice-President . . . .................. Bill Wise Secretary .... ....... ...... J o an Harris Treasurer .... ............... G ary Phillips Student Council ...... Joan Harris, Mary F. Heck, Bill Isner Our Sophomore Year proved to be a successful one. The students began taking part in many school activitiesg we sponsored the noon movies and the Inter-Class Tournaments. Class officers were: President ....................... W illiarn lsner Vice-President . . . . . Harold Elbon Secretary .... .... .T oan Harris Treasurer . . ........... Virginia Simons Cheerleader . . ............. Mary F. Heck Student Council . . . . Mary Lou Daniels, Dorothy DuBose, ......................Williamlsner At the beginning of our Junior Year we lost Mr. Powers as a sponsor and gained Mr. Gibson. This year was full of study, fun, and much added responsibility. We sponsored a Donkey Basket- ball Game, class pictures, and the candy store. The arrival of our class rings marked an im- portant milestone of our high school days. Ten members of the class were inducted into the National Honor Society., We brought to a close our years' activities with the Junior-Senior Prom which was held May 20, 1955. The theme was How Deep ls the Ocean? With the help of our sponsors and Mrs. Lee Stout, the gym was transferred into an under-ocean wonderland. Class officers were: President ..... . Harold Elbon Vice-President . . . . . Dixie Stout Secretary .... . . Mary F. Heck Treasurer . . . ...... . . . . Delores Rosier Cheerleader . . . .............. Mary Ann Leyland Student Council ....... Mary Lou Daniels, Dorothy DuBose, . . . . . . Pat Hansford, William Isner, and Dixie Stout Junior Class Council ...... Pat Hansford, Mary Ann Leyland, . . . Sandra Phillips, Mary M. Markle, Evelyn Wasmer As Seniors we felt that our goal was near. During the first semester we had charge of the candy store. On December 9, 1955, we presented our senior play, Seven Sisters. February 22, many of our seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. With approaching Spring, we enjoyed Senior Tacky Day. The Baccalaureate Sermon was delivered May 275 The Senior Banquet was held May 283 Finally Commencement May 31, 1956 brought to a close our school days in Elkins High School. Class officers were: President .... . . Harold Elbon Vice-President. . . . . Mary F. Heck Secretary .... . . . Mary A. Heckel Treasurer ..... ...... P atricia Drummond Cheerleader .................. Mary Ann Leyland Senior Class Council ....... Pat Hansford, Carollfn H3-1'1'iS, . . Mary M. Markle, Sandra Phillips, and Eliza Shaver Student Council ........ Barbara Boyles, Dorothy DuBose, . . . . . Bill Isner, Sylvester Fretwell, and Dixie Stout School Cheerleader ................ Mary M. Markle Class Flower ..................... Yellow Rose Class Colors .... ....... B lue and Gold Motto .,,. . . Not finished, just begun

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AWARDS, PRIZES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS VA LDIC TORIAN: SALUTATORIAN: D. A. R. GOOD CITIZENSHIP: OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT: DORNBLAZER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SHOP AND RELATED SUBJECTS: BAUSCH AND LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: CHAPTER STAR FARMER FOR OUTSTANDING WORK IN VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FUTURE FARMERS' CLUB: OTHER AWARDS: IN 3 iff. Ay -4 -n.,-y. 1' I ,' A. - w. ' I WIC- fig: .12? : - -Tw, n l