Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1953 volume:

MT ' Sfl % X ' PteteKto The MOUND 1953 ?eU wt9Ht State U£e$e :: fettomoHt, 7C W 1 inybU , 0 to t6e Pcvuzdef College in itself has an intrinsic rhythm not to be found anywhere else in life. In this, our 1952-53 Mound, we have tried to capture that rhythm with all its humor, action, and artistry with our musical theme. We hope you enjoy our results. The Mound Staff ecUcAtioH ...... 7 To Miss Bessie K. Crys- tal, who for the past twen- ty-four years has served the students of Fairmont State College as a teacher, advisor, and friend, we dedicate this musical edi- tion of the 1953 Mound. Although Miss Crystal is retiring from active teach- ing, her endless patience and understanding will be remembered by her students as they recall their years in her classroom and life on the hill. Miss Crystal, who came to West Virginia from Missouri, is a graduate of Kirksville State Teachers Col- lege where she received a B. S. degree. She then received her A. M. from the University of Missouri. Since coming to Fairmont State in 1929 she has taught civics, West Virginia history and American history, for which she will best be remembered by her students. Wishing you a very happy future and thanking you for the many happy hours in your classroom, we the staff, and students of 1953 join with those of the past and dedicate this Mound to you as a remembrance of a job well done. factdty i$atU24£i6tt ' TUedUty oxtu UUiKf Out (PtotMtefo . . . Conducting the affairs at Fairmont State is President John W. Pence. Al- though President Pence has been a mem- ber of the faculty since 1926 this was his first year as president. During his career at the college he has served as dean of men, dean of the college, and acting president. To President Pence, who has been a symbol and inspiration to all, we wish much happiness and success in the future years as conductor of Fairmont State College. . , . cutd (fatcent THatten Dean George R. Hunt, who has been a member of the staff since 1921, is also newly appointed dean of the college. Dean Hunt, who solves problems each day for the students of Fairmont State, is a friend and advisor to all. He has serv- ed as member of the fa- £A culty and as registrar dur- ing his career at the col- lege. Otfice St M First row (left to right): Betty Sim- ons, Ruth Haw- kins, Harriet Han- eoek, Emily Leaf, Nell Pritchard Car- son. Second row: Betty Lemons, Bette Poleway, Ann Mor- gan, Elizabeth Meredith, Nancy Lucas, Mary Ra- debaugh, Kathryn Smith, Arlene Mc- Quown. ?4cUHi UAt%4fo% Front row (left to right): Edith Mc- Cord, director of food service; Mar- garet Ann Cope- land, dean of wo- rn e n ; George K. Hunt, registrar; and Mildred Rad- ford, college nurse. Back row (left to right): George H. Turley, Dean of men; Wayne S. Martin, director of student affairs; C. R. House, publicity director; and E. E. McWhorter, busi- ness manager. Left to right: Rosalie Baker, assistant librarian; Pat Tenant, audiovisual service; Mary Alice Hupp, assistant librarian; Mr. Gilbert G. Fites, librarian. Students of Fairmont State can now whistle away their leisure hours in the new library. Here the library staff maintains one of the most modern buildings in the state. The office staff has its problems too, especially during semesters when grades are distributed. There ' s music in the air when the administrators get together. They help keep the important items around the college moving. LAWRENCE A. WALLMAN, A.B., M.A., Speech, Dramatics; ELEANOR BARNETT FORD, B.S., M.S., Mathematics; GEORGE H. TURLEY, A.B., M.A., Dean of Men; MARGARET WHEAT, A.B., M.A., Education. NORMA HECKER DONHAM, Artist ' s Diplomas in Piano and Pipe Organ, Music; FRIDTJOF SCHRODER, A.B., M.A., Art; MARY BELLE PRICE, Artist ' s Supervisor ' s Diploma, Music; JOHN MARTIN TAYLOR, A.B., M.A., Education. ROBERT LEON CARROLL, A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Physics; BESSIE K. CRYSTAL, A.B., MA History; CHARLES MOORE ROBERTS, B.S., M.S., Botany; EVA GERTRllKE HALL, A.B M.A., Home Economics. W t e SW44 Section HERMAN ARTHUR SHUTTS, A.R., A.M., Mathematics; RUTH ANN MUSICK, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Mathematics; PAUL C. DAVIS, A.B., M.A., Physical Education; MARJORIE TATE, B.S., A.M., English. ELIZABETH TERRY, A.B., M.A., Languages; KENNETH GIBSON WEIHE, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., English; MARJORIE HUNSINGER, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Office Administration; EDGAR NORRIS JAYNES, A.B., M.B.A., Economics and Business. R. P. WARD, A.B., M.Sc., Ph.D., Chemistry; MELVA CAMPBELL HESS, B.S., M.S., Home Economics; CLEO DeFOREST HAUGHT, M.Sc, Physical Science; ALTON FOREST RAY- MOND LAWRENCE, A.D., A.M., J.D., Political Science. BOYD DAVIS HOWARD, A.B., M.Ed., Ed.D., Education; HADDON S. RHODES, A.B. M.A., English; WILFORD R. WILSON, M.A., Physical Education; REGIS LARKIN, B.S. M.Ed., Office Administration. CLIFFORD R. HOUSE, JR., A.B., M.Ed., Journalism; WOODROW A. POTESTA, B.S., L.L.B., Business and Economics; EDMUND E. COLLINS, A.B., M.A., Ed.D., Education; CYRIL WESLEY JOHNSON, B.Sc, M.A., Industrial Arts. KENNETH G. WISE, B.S., M.A., Industrial Arts and Engineering; A. PAUL DAVISSON, B.S., A.B., M.S., Biology; JOHN THOMAS EVANS, A.B., B.M., M.M., Music; HAYDEN M. CARMICHAEL, B.S., M.S., Industrial Arts. 14 m mm,. € k S fii V Hi m s I ANNE M. BARRY, A.B., M.S., Physical Education; HAROLD SHAW DUVALL, A.B., M.A., Physical Education; NELLE E. WALTERS, A.B., M.A., Physical Education; PAUL F. OPP, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., English. GILBERT G. FITES JR., B.S., M.A., M.S., Library; MARGARET S. WLLARD, M.A., Educa- tion; WAYNE T. GRAY, B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D., Sociology; PEARL SANDS McCARTY, A.B., A.M., Ed.D., English. RICHARD ADDISON MONTAGUE, B.M., M.M., Music; LILLIAN RHODES, Art; CHARLES N. ELLIOTT, B.A., M.A., Social Science. Student First row ( left to right ) : Sarah Police, Earnie Rider, LeRoy Morgan, Phoebe Schroeder, William Judy. Second row: Sally VanGilder, Rosemary Pellegrin, Robert Taylor, Danny Samples, Robert Thompson, Ger- ald Raikes, Dean George Turley, Lee Hefner. President Morgan LeRoy Skip Morgan presided over the Student Council this year as president of the student body. Skip is finishing his college career but he will be remem- bered by the students as they recall their days under his capable leadership. Skip is a member of the senior class and is graduating with a B. S. in Chemistry. He was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma, Masquers, Alpha Psi Omega and Fresh- man Counselors. A native of Fairmont, W. Va. he attended East Fairmont High School and is well known throughout the community. Section, @fa,44, O Ccen Left to right: Donna McCord, vice president; Dot White, secretary; Rob- ert Thompson, president. WANDA M. ANDERSON Fairmont, W. Va. A.B. Distributive Education, Delta Sigma Epsilon RAYMOND T. BARBOUR Point Marion, Pa. A. B. Industrial Aits, Sigma Tau Gamma, Industrial Arts Club, Band DOMONICK BELCASTRO Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. Education, Social Science ELEANOR HALL BENNETT Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. Education, Gamma Chi Chi, Mound Staff, Pi Kappa Phi GEORGE ANN BENNETT Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. English, Alpha Psi Omega, Kappa Gamma, Delta Sigma Epsilon PATRICIA A. BIETERMAN Warren, Pa. A. B. Education, W. R. A., Newman Club 5, eatond, RUTH BINNS Fairmont, W. a. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Splashers, W. R. A. PATRICK D. BLAKE Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Distributive Education, Tau Beta Iota, Who ' s Who DOROTHA D. BOICE Grafton, W. Va. A. B. Education, College Choir, In and Out Club LINDSAY M. BRAY Terra Alta, W. Va. B. S. Business, Kappa Sigma Kappa PATRICIA W. BROCK Mount Hope, W. Va. A. B. Education, W. R. A., Future Teach- ers ARTHUR H. BRUNI Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Language Club JESSE W. CAIN Pine Grove, W. Va. A. B. Education, Industrial Arts Club ELOISE H. CALHOUN Mozer, W. Va. A. B. Education, Elementary, Future Teachers JACK L. CARTER Nutter Fort, W. Va. B. S. Business, Tau Beta Iota, Pi Gamma Mu, Pan Hellenic ALEX CATANIA Monongah, W. Va. A. B. Education JAMES CHEROCCI Monessen, Pa. A. B. Education, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Letterman ' s Club LAWRENCE W. DAWSON Rawlings, Md. A. B. Education, Pres. T. B. I., Letter- man ' s Club, Who ' s Who Se Uwi ARMAND DONOFRIO Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Journalism, Sigma Tau Gamma, Mound ROSALINE FIDLER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Elementary, Alpha Delta Chi DONALD LEE FIELDEN Mannington, W. Va. B. S. Business ELWOOD FISHER Smithfield, W. Va. A. B. Education WANEILA C. FISHER Tunnelton, W. Va. A. B. Education, Music, Gamma Chi Chi, Blazers, Who ' s Who JANE LEE FLAHERTY Flemington, W. Va. A. B. Education, Language Honorary, Future Teachers JOHN F. FROST Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Tau Gamma, Columns, Mound, Tennis Team MARY JANE GASKINS Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. Education, Future Teachers CLARENCE J. GREASER Tunnelton, W. Va. A. B. Education, Physical Education MARY GREEN HAFER Fairmont, W. Va. Sigma Sigma Sigma Tres. DONALD LEE HAMILTON Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Tau Gamma, Band ROBERT K. HAMILTON Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. Zoology, Tau Beta Iota, Freshman Councilor, Pi Kappa Phi Sc?U i w r SHIRLEY A. HENDERSHOT Mannington, W. Va. B. S. Retailing, Alpha Delta Pi MARIETTA 1IEKVATIN Rivesville, Y. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, W. R. A., Newman Club AMELIA JOAN HOLLEN Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Sociology, Gamma Chi Chi, Blazers Kappa Delta Pi ROSS EDWARD HOOD Mannington, W. Va. A. B. Education, Music, Tau Beta Iota, Band BAILIFF JENKINS Farmington, W. Va. A. B. Education, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Letterman ' s Club LA DONNA JENKINS Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, W. R. A. 1 fk DAVID LEE JOLLIFFE Clarksburg, W. Va. B. S. Chemistry, Sigma Tau Gamma WILLIAM F. JONES Grafton, W. Va. A. B. Social Science, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Social Science Club WILLIAM R. JUDY Romney, W. Va. B. S. Business, Zeta Sigma, Student Coun- cil, Who ' s Who, Pan Hellenic BETTY IRENE LEMMONS Roanoke, W. Va. A. B. Education, Alpha Delta Chi, Kappa Delta Pi, Blazers RICHARD H. LINGER Weston, W. Va. A. B. Education, Industrial Arts Club NANCY BAUGHMAN LUCAS Philippi, W. Va. B. S. Office Adm., Alpha Delta Chi, Fu- Se-Fa s etttoM, FELIX LUNGHI, JR. Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Tau Beta Iota JOHN J. MACKAIL Greenwich, Conn. B. S. Business, Kappa Sigma Kappa JOHN MARKO, JR. Grant Town, W. Va. A. B. Education JAMES B. MARKS Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Social Science Club ( MARY L. MARPLE Fairview, W. Va. A. B. Education, Future Teachers, Col- SAM F. MARRA Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Student Council, Future Teachers : to DONNA L. McCORD Brownsville, Pa. A. B. Education, Alpha Delta Chi, W. R. A., Home Ee. Club DORA BELLE McCUNE Hazelton, W. Va. A. B. Education, Kappa Delta Pi DELLA JEAN MOATS Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, W. R. A., Softball Team MARIE MURRIN Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. Retailing, Gamma Chi Chi, New- man Club DOMENICK L. M.UTO Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Mathematics, Zeta Sigma LILLIAN I. NICEWARNER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Elementary, Future Teachers Seacwd JOHN M. PANZA Watson, W. Va. A. B. Education, Letterman ' s Club JAMES PASQUALE Monongah, W. Va. A. B. Education, Letterman ' s Club FRANK L. PATTEN Winchester, Va. A. B. Education, Zeta Sigma CHARLES D. PENCE Watson, W. Va. A. B. Philosophy SARAH E. POLICE Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Student Council, Blaz Masquers, Alpha Delta Chi NAOMI LEE PRUNTY Pullman, W. Va. A. B. Education, Fu-Se-Fa, Future Tea ers, Wesley Foundation I , .v: - RAYMOND A. RAY Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Industrial Arts MYRNA J. REASER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Newman Club LAURA ALWILDA REED Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. Mathematics, Pi Kappa Sigma, Kap- pa Delta Pi, Lambda Delta Lambda JOE RETTON, JR. Grant Town, W. Va. A. B. Education, Social Science, Letter- man ' s Club RUTH ANN ROMINO Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Alpha Delta Chi, Home Ec. Club, Newman Club DORIS LEA SHAFFER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Gamma Chi Chi, Wes- ley Foundation SeaOvKi MARY E. SHROYER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Psychology, Gamma Chi Chi, Kappa Delta Pi ELLEN STEWART Wheeling, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Splashers, Fu-Se-Fa NANCY SMITH THOMPSON Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. Business, Gamma Chi Chi, Wesley Foundation ROBERT H. THOMPSON Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. Business, Pres. Senior Class, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Student Council, Letter- man ' s Club GERALD E. VANDERGRIFT Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Mathematics, Zeta Sigma DON G. WESTFALL Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Education, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Future Teachers, Letterman ' s Club, Pi Gamma Mu SevUo?i DORTHA WHITE Lumberport, W. Va. B. S. Recreation, Cheerleader, W. R. A., Delta Sigma Epsilon, Splashers CHARLOTTE ANN WILLIAMS Charleston, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Who ' s Who, W. P. A., Splashers ERNESTINE R. WILSON Baxter, W. Va. A. B. Education, Future Teachers, M. E. N. C. THOMAS L. WILSON Fairview, W. Va. A. B. Education, Industrial Arts Club, Sigma Tau Gamma MARY ANDREWS WOLFE Grafton, W. Va. A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Majorette JAMES C. ZUKOSKY Rivesville, W. Va. B. S. Business, Kappa Sigma Kappa HARTSELL G. DODRILL Barrackville, W. Va. A. B. Education, Tau Beta Iota, Lambda Alpha Sigma, Industrial Arts Ttitfr otaatafc ed SwCont June, 1953 A. B. Education Barr, Doris Elaine Bolyard, Donald K. Buchanan, Charles R. Canfield, Olive M. Carpenter, Darrell Cline, Leah Cunningham, Samuel M. Dennison, Donald K. Finzel, Thomas G. Gamble, Rebecca A. Haught, Pearl S. Holt, Laura J. Knapp, Rosemarie Latham, Joan M. Laughlin, Mickey Ray Miller, James H. Moran, Robert C. Pearse, Madge H. Price, Orval L. Smiers, Eleanor Smouse, Ralph L. Speer, Spencer J. Steele, John L., Jr. Stewart, Richard A. Tarleton, Scott E. Toothman, Basil L. Tosti, Virginia H. Tucker, Robert L. Ulery, Kathryn V. Voll, Nancy J. A. B. Degree Scur, Joseph P. B. S. Degree Bischoff, David Carpenter, Darrell D. DeRosa, Louis A. Donham, Robert L. Glenn, H. David Morgan, B. LeRoy Stahl, Charles R. Summers, Delmar Summers, James E. Trimble, Carl D. I These twelve seniors who were chosen to repre- sent the school in the na- tional publication. Who ' s Who in American Colleges a n d Universities, h a v e shown abilities in coopera- t i o n a n d leadership a 1 1 through their college years. They were chosen because of their academic records, their service to the school, their citizenship, and their promise or future success in the world. First row (left to right): Waneilla Fisher, Betty Lemmons, Sarah Police. Second row: Joan Hollen, Charlotte Williams, Virginia Tosti, Patrick Blake. Third row: Wayne Dawson, Sam Marra, Donald Hamilton. Unphotographed are: Bill Judy, LeRoy Morgan. First tow (left to right): Sarah Police, Betty Lemmons, Wane- illa Fisher. Second row: Joan Hollen, Dean Margaret Copeland, Virginia Tosti. ' SltLf te To be elected a member of the Blaz- ers is an honor every senior girl looks forward to as a grand finale. Each year outstanding senior girls are elected to this honorary women ' s organization. The Blazers serve as head counselors for counselor ' s camp each year. Here the chosen counselors are given instructions for the senior day and registration day activities. They assist the freshmen in finding their way about the campus and in helping them get accustomed to col- lege life. The Blazers is a comparatively new group on the campus, but is looked at by all the girls as a goal for their senior year. OFFICERS Left to right: Dick Smith, Barbara McAvoy, Eleanor Bennet, Danny Sam- ples. CutU ib First row (left to right): Irene Martin, Virgie DeLauder, Theresa Demus, Joann Robertson, Joan Miller Buch- anan, Eleanor Bennett, Naney Jaeobs, Connie Priee. Second row: Joyce Thomas, Anne Greer, Lucille Herron, Betty Nuzum, Joan Fenton, Barbara McAvoy, Dorothy Ressegger, Anna Jean Wilson, Sarah Baughman. Third row: Doug- las McVicker, Elaine Seese, Dick Smith, Beverly Banko, Mary Lee Price, Francis Eli, Louise Marra, Betty Moore, Lee Hefner. Fourth row: Tony Eates, Charles Casto, Sam Cutshall, Danny Samples, Rand McKinney, Bob Kaun- ike, Ed Snyder, Arnold Weese. Fifth row: Joe Hodges, Fred Bonvenuto, Opal Kerns, Sue Jeffries, Jean Reilly, Jac- quline Carpenter, Margaret Graham, Marie Pitrola, Zachariah Wilt. Sixth row: Dale Houndshell, Blaine Morton, Dick Sehamp, Sue Anderson, Elda Donofrio, Bill Hayhurst, Dick Coburn. f ' u«Uo i The junior class is one of the most active on the Hill. Annually the juniors sponsor the Jun- ior-Senior prom, one of the highlights of the year. This year the prom was one of the most success- ful and will be remembered by all the students. With all their enthusiasm the students are looking forward to their senior year and all of its activities and honors. S fr am te 0tcte4, 0 ice, The sophomore class sponsored one of the most successful Dad ' s Day parades this year, and closed the annual event with a dance. This year there were several bands and about fifteen floats entered in the parade.. Follow- ing the parade, there was the annual football game, where the Falcons met and defeated Salem. The event was closed with a dance from 9 to 12 with Ray Vingle and his orchestra. Conductor for the day was Sophomore class president, Robert Taylor. Officers of the Sopho- more class are left to right: Mary Sue Sandy, secretary; Kathleen Scott, vice presi- dent; Robert Taylor, presi- dent. First Row (left to right): Wanda Everson, Sue Frashure, Eileen Mobley, Carolyn Crigler, Elizabeth Dixon, Shirley Champ, Dolores Haught, Marilyn Krick, Mary Sue Sandy, Juanita Viglianco, Beverly Ann Fitzhugh, Wanda Bruce Second Row: Martha Pa.se, Joann Mullenax, Barbara InsanL, Jacqueline Sandeau, Helen Reed, Patti Nixon, Mary Eou Rust, Elizabeth Ann Layman, Judy West, Dolores Kefjer, Joyce Flint, Jeanie Monroe. Thihd Row: Kath- leen Scott, Peggy Ash, Nelda Summers, Sue Smith, Juanita Oliverio, Ann Forlines, Joan Knight, Hazel Wilt, Myrna Roscoe, Joan Seese, Juanita Gribble, Jo Ann Rogers, Nola Snay. Fouhth Row: Daniel Clayton, Charles Robinson, Doiudd Ferguson, Eldon Wadsworth, Jack Hollandsworth, Don Dodrill, Duane Bonneth, Skip Jarrett, Ernest Moore, Alvin Angle. Fifth Row: Robert Taylor, Edsel Poe, John Baxter, Dale Clayton, Robert Davis, Lee Rogers, Archie McLaughlin, Stan Canfield, Harley Beall, Jack Watkins. SofeAomoneb Carrying out the annual Dad ' s Day activities, the sophomore class sponsored one of the most successful in recent years. The Gamma Chi Chi float was chosen for highest honors with the Fairmont Senior High School band topping the musical activities. Trophies were pre- sented to the winners and the Gamma Chi Chi will long remember their win for it entitled them to keep the float trophy. Floats were entered by various organizations on the hill and the following pages will show the winning float and the others entered. CS cL 4 Ls Cf, ...... Sponsored by the sophomore class. The winning float in the Dad ' s Day parade, entered by Gamma Chi Chi Sorority. tyoutt 7 cut- ' %dU ac First row, Left to right: Betty Lemmons, Sarah Police, Phoebe Sehroeder, Kathleen Scott, Waneila Fisher. Second row: Nancy Voll, Ann Forlines, George Ann Bennett, Dean Copeland, Hazel Wilt, Sally VanGilder. Third row: G. H. Turley, Bill Judy, Jack Carter, Jim Zukosky, John Baxter, Leo Gower, Ernest Rider. The joint pan-hellenic committee represents each of the nine social organi- zations on the campus. For the second year this group has sponsored the Christ- mas formal which takes the place of the individual formals held by each organi- zation. The dance this year was held in the student union and holds the dis- tinction of being the first social affair held in the new union. Jack Carter is president of the joint-pan this year. Deans Turley and Copeland are the faculty advisors for the group. Onya ttyiti(M6 GUT (Knlttmns )LUME 45 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1952, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA NO. 1. few Band las Initial ippearance Vlaking its first public appear- :e September 29 was the newly ;anized Fairmont State College id, under the direction of Rich- 1 Montague. Participating in ! ceremony dedicating the new rary marks the return of the id to the campus after an ab- lce of two years. However, the SB of time has taken its toll on h enthusiasm and membership. to date most of the members ned up for the band are fresh- j n. With this in mind, Mr. M on- 1 Layman Heads Armond Donofrio Is Editor Yearbook Staff ¥w Sec(md Semester Staff The yearbook staff is headed by Elizabeth Layman and includes John Frost, assistant editor; An- na Jean Wilson, copy; Eleanor Hall, copy assistant; Lee Hefner, feature; Zelma Brooks, make-up; Patti Nixon, photographs; Armond Donofrio, sports and Dave Bisch- of, business manager. Vin Vangtal has been appointed to the Mound staff as Art Editor. The staff is very grateful for the work he has already accomplished, and the outlook for the book is ex- cellent. Vin has done art work at the college and is well known by the students already for his work. iCROSS THE DESK By C. R. House John W . Pence Is Appointed To Presidency John W. Pence, a member of the Fairmont State College facul- ty for the past 26 years was ap- pointed president of the college by the State Board of Education during its October 23 meeting at Concord College. Mr. Pence began his career at Fairmont State in 1926. In 1928 he became dean of men and serv- ed in that position until 1945 From 1941 to 1942 he served as acting president, and from 1945 to 1946 he was assistant to the president. In 1946 he became dean of the college, and he served in John Baxter Named Cigarette Representative New editor for The Columns for the second semester will be Armond Donofrio, according td Prof. C. R. House, adviser. Editor for the first semester is Joan Fen- ton. This follows a plan of rotation, the purpose of which is to give as many journalism students as pos- sible the experience of editing a college newspaper, Mr. House pointed out. This plan not only gives more students experience, but it . also when noted on an application for a job, helps the student irK that area, Mr. House added. Y Club Is Formed at FSC iitor ' s note: icith this issue are starting a series of ■st columnists. Others will tear 1 in succeeding issues.) Columns ; (2) the business side (spending about $1800 a year); (3) the editorial side of the college yearbook; (4) the business side (spending about $1400 a year); (5) A Young Women ' s Christian Association divisior was formed at Fairmont State College Novem ber 18. The first meeting was held at the college. A committee of officers elected at the meeting include Joan Bray, chairman, Ann Forlines, Joan Houston, Mary Lee Price, Joan Sease, and Judy West. Also elect- ed as advisers were Dr. Pearl S. McCarty and Mrs. Paul Davis. Jane: Does your boy friend have ambitions? Mary: Yes, ever since he ' s been knee high. First row, Left to right: Dolores J. Lobuts, Louise Marra, Virginia Tosti, Betty Lemmons, Nancy B. Lucas, Barbara MacAvoy, Jo Monell. Second row: Rosaline Fidler, Margaret Rogers, Louise Musgrove, Nelda Summers, Peggy Ash, Kathleen Scott, Frances Elia. Third row: Isabelle Grake, Sue C. Smith, Ruth Romino, Elizabeth Terrv, Rosemary Pellegrin, Donna McCord. Atyt ? (fyt Members of the Alpha Delta Chi sorority celebrated the 1952-53 season with many activities. They entered a float in the Dad ' s Day parade and received the scholarship cup for the first semester of this year. The group also held a Who ' s Who Tea, Mother-Daughter Banquet, Homecoming Coffee, and Spring Formal. Officers for the group are: president, Betty Lemmons; vice-president, Virginia Tosti; secretary, Louise Marra; treasurer, Barbara McAvoy; monitor, Dolores Lobuts; sergeant-at-arms, Joe Monell; publicity, Nel- da Summers. Miss Elizabeth Terry and Mrs. Paul Davisson are faculty advisors. Stoma First row, Left to right: Pete Doran, John Mackail, Sam Marra, Buck Bruni, Will Jones. Second row: Lindsay Bray, Don Westfall, Jim Sum- mers, Robert Thompson, Richard Stewart. Third row: Johnny Snodgrass, Jim Miller, Bailiff Jenkins, Joe Hodges, Jim Zukosky. One of the most active groups on the hill is the Kappa Sigma Kappa fra- ternity. They yearly sponsor the Co- lonial Ball, Spring formal, and Christ- mas dance. This year they also held two parties for the local children ' s shel- ter. Officers of the fraternity are: presi- dent, Sam Marra; vice president, Joe Hodges; secretary, Harold Halfin; treas- urer, Robert Thompson; sergeant at arms, Jim Miller. Advisor for the group is Dr. Charles Roberts. Sponsors are Dr. Boyd Howard, Mr. C. N. Elliot, and Mr. Hayden Carmichael. Scfma 7tuc (famma, Miss Mary Elizabeth Shroyer of Fairmont, winner of the contest for national White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma. Sigma Tau Gamma is a national social fraternity with forty-five chapters located on campuses throughout the United States. Xi Chapter was founded on the campus of Fair- mont State College in 1929. During the past year the fraternity has participated in several school functions including the Dad ' s Day celebration and Homecoming. Xi Chapter also takes pride in its winning candidate for national fraternity queen. Miss Mary E. Shroyer was chosen national White Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma in a contest with the forty-five other chapters of Sigma Tau, each chapter entering a candidate. Officers for the first semester included Don Hamilton, president; John Baxter, vice president; John Frost, prep master; Dave Jolliffee, treasurer; Keith Holt, corresponding secretary; Paul Ra nkin, recording secretary; Armand Donofrio, sergeant at arms. Mr. Regis Larkin is the faculty advisor. First row, Left to right: Raymond Barbour, Armand Donofrio, John Frost, Keith Holt, Harley Beall. Second Row: Jim Ryan, Dave Jolliffe, Dave Ashcraft, Bill Andrick, Charles Burley. Third row: LeRoy Morgan, Arch McLaughlin, Thomas Wilson, Paul Rankin, Pat Bower. Fourth row: John Baxter, Dr. C. A. Lindley. v; ■;; Don Hamilton, president of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity for the first semester of the ' 52- ' 53 school year. r First row, Lejt to right: Nancy Jacobs, Ruth Binns, Sue Jeffries, Patty Smith, Mary A. Wolfe, Mary Alice Hafer, Bette Poleway. Second row: La Donna Jenkins, Joann Mullenax, Juanita Viglianco, Wanda Bruce, Mary J. LaRue, Beverly A. Fitzhugh, Sue Frashure. Third row: Christine Keister, Mrs. Margaret Willard, Delores Jenkins, Mary L. Rust, Connie J. Price, Paddy Stewart. Fourth row: Catherine Moats, Martha R. Pase, Judy A. West, Jean Reilly. Fifth row: Marietta Hervatin, Charlotte Williams, Leah Cline. Styfta Sc ma Stoma The Alpha Kappa chapter of the Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority was founded at Fairmont State May 30, 1930. It sponsors the annual pledge tea and took part in the Hobo dance held in the fall of 1952. Other activities were the Big Six show, Dad ' s Day float, and Freshman dance. Officers for the group are: president, Patty Smith; vice president, Mary Wolfe; secre- taries, Bette Poleway and Nancy Jacobs; treasurer, Sue Frashure. Faculty advisor for the sorority is Margaret Willard. Alumnae advisor is Lucie Gribble. Patronesses are Mrs. John Pence, Miss Elizabeth Stone, Mrs. Thelma Loudin, Mrs Wayne Martin, and Miss Lillian Rhodes. First row, Left to rigid: Beverly Banko, Marie Murrin, Waneila F isher, Eleanor Bennett, Nancy Lee Thompson. Second row: Joan Buehannon, Marilyn Krick, Mary Sue Sandy, Carolyn Crigler, Phoebe Schroeder, Mary E. Shroyer, Doris Lee Shaffer. Third row: Shirley Champ, Diane Parker, Elizabeth Dixon, Ann Forlines, Joan Hollen, Mary Ellen Heisey, Joyce Ann Flint, Dolores H aught. (Zamma, (tyi @Ac Gamma Chi Chi, founded in 1927, is the oldest sorority on the hill. Some of its annual activities include the Founder ' s Day banquet, Mother ' s Day ban- quet, the Tallow Tea honoring the faculty and staff, and the spring formal dinner- dance. The sorority maintains a trophy case in the main hall for the benefit of the student body. Officers of the sorority are Waneila Fisher, president; Nancy Thompson, first vice-president; Eleanor Bennett, second vice-president; Marie Murrin, secretary; Joan Latham, treasurer; and Beverly Banko, sergeant-at-arms. Miss Mary B. Price and Mrs. Lawrence Wallman are advisors, with Mrs. Wilford Wilson, Mrs. John T. Evans, Miss Anne Barry, and Miss Blanche Price as sponsors. 7 Se £ yotffc The Tau Beta Iota is the only local fraternity on the campus, but is one of the largest fraternal organizations. The TBI sponsored the Barnyard Shuffle, Sweetheart dance, at which time Miss Nelda Summers was crowned sweetheart of the TBI, and the Spring Formal. The group also participated in the Dads Day parade by entering a float and presenting the winning band with a trophy for the day ' s activities. Officers for the year were: president, Jack Carter; vice-president, Bob Ewald; secretary, Walter Phillips; treasurer, Ralph Inghram; sergeant-at-arms, Danny Samples; chaplain, Bob Kaunike. Mr. Cleo Haught is faculty advisor along with Mr. Paul Davisson. First Row, Left to right: Robert Taylor, Don Dodrill, Bob Kaunike, Bill D ' Andrea, Jack Gronquist. Second Row: Ernie Rider, Jack Carter, Clem Dawson, Sam Cutshall, Paul Inghram. Third Row: Cleo Haught, Ed Snyder, Sam Houston, Walter Phillips, Dick Smith. Fourth Row: Paul Davisson, Ray Barber, Bob Hamilton, Dick Talbott, Danny Samples. Fifth Row: Patrick Blake, Charles Buchannon, Ed Hood, Erwin Carpenter. ™ 1 Wife j j ' .-- Ft ' rsi rou , Le t ro rig tf: Wayne Gray, Gerald Vandergrift, Leo Gower, John Mankelwicz, Bill Judy, Karil Balderson. Second row: George Griswold, Frank Patten, Charles Casto, Domenick Muto, Edward Randolph. Zeta, Si ma The Alpha chapter of the Zeta Sigma fraternity with its sister sorority, Pi Kappa Sigma, participates in many campus activities. Among these are the Cider Barrel Hop, the Pan-Hellenic Christmas formal, and following a tradition started in 1948, an annual spring formal. Officers of the organization are Gerald Vandergrift, president; Leo Gower, vice-president; Karil Balderson, secretary; Bill Judy, treas- urer; Dominick Muto, sergeant-at-arms; and John Mankelwicz, prep- master. Dr. Wayne Gray is faculty advisor for the group. T dte, Styma The Beta Beta chapter of the Delta Sigma Epsilon was organized in 1934 at Fairmont State and has since become one of the Big Six on the campus. This year the group held a Chirstmas party for the Marion County Children ' s Shelter and participated in the Dad ' s Day activities. Officers for 1952-53 are: president, Laura Holt; vice-president, Mary Lee Price; secretary and treasurer, Wanda Anderson; chaplain, Hope Warnack; sergeant-at-arms, Joanne Tobin. Advisor is Miss Bessie K. Crystal. First Row, Left to right: Laura Jean Holt, Wanda Anderson. Second Row: Mary Lee Price, Joanne Tobin, George Ann Bennett. First Row, Left to right: Sally VanGilder, Nancy Voll. Second Row: Eileen Mobley, Hazel Wilt, Joan Knight, Anna Jean Wilson. Pi The Alpha Omega chapter of the Pi Kappa Sigma national sorority participated in several of the outstand- ing social events of the year. The Pi Kappa annual Christmas Tea and Spring Formal are only a sample of events. They joined with the Zeta Sigma, their brother fraternity, and sponsored several school projects. Officers for the group are: president, Sally VanGilder; vice-presi- dent, Anna Jean Wilson; corresponding secretary, Hazel Wilt; recording secretary, Joan Knight; treasurer, Nancy Voll; sergeant-at-arms, Eileen Mobley. rftfiAa Pti Omefa, Representing one of the largest national honorary fraternities in the United States is the Alpha Psi Omega, honorary dramatic fraternity. It was founded at Fairmont State College in 1925 with Dr. Paul Opp as one of the original founders. As national business manager of the fraternity, Dr. Opp edits the Playbill, annual subscription of the honorary. First row, Left to right: Diane Parker, Janie Sullivan. Second row: Dick Stewart, George Ann Bennett, Bill Andrick. First row, Left to right: Sarah Police, Dolores Haught. Second row: Arlene Tokarz, Wanda Bruce. Third row: Ellen Sullivan, George Ann Bennett. amma The Kappa Gamma, national honor- ary for oratory and debate, is one of the most active on the hill. Students in this group have met with speech groups from Glenville, Salem, Alderson-Broaddus and Wesleyan colleges. They participated in the M. M. Neely contest, and the speech festival held March 20 at Wesleyan college. Officers are: president, Sarah Police; vice-president, George Ann Ben- nett; secretary, Ellen Sullivan. pi The national education honorary, Kappa Delta Pi, is open to students who are interested in the field of education. Here the students discuss the problems and techniques of their field. I i i $ fc ■• ' ii a-fl- tf m m - T ' ii dw MBIfe First row, Left to right: Waneila Fisher, Betty Lemmons, Mary Shroyer. Second row: Joan Hollen, Pat Urban, Doris Barr, Dora McCune, Rosemary Pellegrin. Third row: Edmund Collins, J. Martin Taylor, W. T. Martin. First row, Left to right: Nancy Voll, Bette Poleway, Isabelle Grake, Eleanor Bennett, Lee Hefner, Nelda Summers, Betty Wolcutt, Buck Bruni. Second row: Antoinette Sweet, Nancy Offutt, LaDonna Jenkins, Elizabeth Terry, Anna Jean Wilson, Vin Vangtal, Victor Rubio, Alvaro Giraldo, John DcGardeyn. ' Pi ' Kaffiut. Pi Kappa Phi, language hon- orary fraternity, is a social organization in which students of German, French, Spanish, and Italian are represented. The club sponsors one assembly a year and puts on one radio program over Campus Highlights. Offi- cers for the club are: president, Nelda Summers; vice-president, Lee Hefner; treasurer, B. J. Wal- cutt. Miss Elizabeth Terry is faculty advisor to the group. First row. Left to right: Vin Vangtal, James Marks, Dolores Haught, Shirley Champ, George Ann Bennett. Second row: Bessie Crystal, Sarah Police, Ed Snyder, Pat Bower, Don Westfall, Danny Samples, Jeanne Craft. Third row: A. R. F. Lawrence, Jack Carter, Bob Hamilton, George Moore, C. A. Lindley. Social Science et d The Social Science Club is one of the many clubs on the campus trying to gain prominence for the college. The club annually holds a Social Science Conference, which had for its speaker this year Dr. Oron J. Hale from the University of Virginia. This was the seven- teenth conference and was spon- sored by the Social Science Club, Pi Gamma Mu, and Social Science faculty, under the direction of Jack Carter, business manager for the group. Officers for the club were: business manager, Jack Carter; vice president, Danny Samples; secre- tary, George Ann Bennett. Z¥ me £ca UMUC eicd The Home Economics Club rep- resents the majors and minors in this field. These girls are active in providing demonstrations, talks and food for the various clubs on the campus. The club held several dinners and projects during the year. Officers for the Home Ec Club this year were: president, Rosemary Pellegrin; first vice-pres- ident, Mary Sue Sandy; second vice-president, Teresa Dermis; sec- retary, Ruth Ann Romino; treas- urer, Dolores Lobuts; sergeant-at- arms, Imogene Humphries. First row, Left to right: Janie Sullivan, Nancy Zelt, Joan Miller, Sally Coffman, Betty Lemmons, Evelyn J. Talkington. Second row: Janice Scheerer, Anne Pritchard, Imogene Humphreys, Mary Sandy, Pat Urban, Rosemary Pellegrin, Doris Barr. Third row: Marilyn Krick, Kay Wells, Lucille Dabato, Gertrude Hall, Joyce Latham, Joan Latham, Melva Hess, Jean Matthey. First row, Left to right: Betty Lemmons, Peggy Ash, Doris Barr, Mary Wolfe, Mary L. Marple, Joan Seese, Nola Snay, Joan Houston, Virginia Kanalz, Mary Fortney. Second row: Sarah Police, Betty Nuzum, Imogene Humphreys, Joan Bray, Ernestine Wilson, Nelda Summers, Bette Poleway, Elaine Seese, Raymond Barbour. Third Row: June Saun- ders, Mrs. Willard, Sam Marra, Elizabeth Toothman, Patti Nixon, Naomi Prunty, Joanne Robertson, Rosemary Pellegrin, Don Westfall. 7- 7- . The Officers of the Laura E. Lewis Chapter of the Future Teachers of America Club are: president, Elaine Seese; vice-president, Joan Houston; secretary, Joan Seese; treasurer, Betty Moore. The club advisor is Mrs Mar- garet Willard. The 1953 season was started with the theme, Get acquainted with the F. T. A. Throughout the year movies and lectures were held to ac- quaint the students with their profes- sion. Miss Corma Mowrey, director of professional services for the State Edu- cation Association, spoke to the group and the year was concluded with the annual banquet. First row, Left to right: Nancy Lucas, Juanita Gribble, Sarah Baughman, Flora Petro, Betty Simons. Second row: Dolores Keffer, Lee Hefner, Phyllis Kniscly, Naomi Prunty. ?ct-Se-? z The Future Secretaries of Fairmont, known as the Fu-Se-Fa, are students in the field of office adminis- tration. The club was organized to acquaint students with equipment and problems concerning their future jobs. Demonstrations concerning new techniques and procedures of secretarial duties are given during the year by local business firms. % cutd Out €di The In and Out Club is com- posed of students living off the campus. They are active in spon- soring parties and acquainting new students with the city. First row, Left to right: Dolores Keffer, Virgie DcLauder, Elaine Seese, Joanne Robertson, Bette Poleway, Naomi Prunty, Betty Nuzum, Miss Mar- garet Copeland. msne The MENC was organised for the students majoring or minoring in music. This is one of the largest groups on the hill and is one of the most active. This year they are sponsoring a concert pian- ist, Thomas Richner who will appear as their project. Officers of the club are: president, Walter Moore; vice-president, Kathleen Scott; secretary, Joyce Flint; treasurer, Mary Lou Lough. John T. Evans, Richard Montague, and Mary B. Price are faculty advisors. First row, Left to right: Joyce Flint, Kathleen Scott, Peggy Ash, Nelda Summers, Shirley Seifret, Jeannie Monroe, Margaret Graham, Mary Lou Lough, Imogene Gribble. Second row: Richard Montague, Mary B. Price, John T. Evans, Mary Lee Price, Ann Robinson, Mary Lou Rust, Cloreece Coffman, Ernestine Wilson, Mary Loria, Ed Hood. Student Student nurses from Fairmont Gen- eral Hospital attend the college for their classes and add to the campus scene as they skip to and fro from the college. They are under the direction of J. R. Ridgeway. Throughout the year cap- ping ceremonies are held in the college auditorium. WPz ' ®m First row, Left to right: Roslyn Bonnell, Pat Menear, Betty Wha- ley, Leah Freeman, Eileen Moore, Jean Neptune, Joan Kendrick, Betty Taylor, Ginger Harper, Emily Snider, Feme Stoggers, Ethel Wycoff, Therese Fuehruige. Second row: Barbara Hess, Charleen Lindsay, Sara O ' Bryon, Ursie Dean, Carolyn Tustin, Norma Higgs, Maxine Cunning- ham, Frances Vincent, Shirley Farley, Mary Grottendieck, Lois Burke, Maebeth Hoover, Mavis Norman, Clara Jo Snoderly, Patty Wilson. Third row: J. R. Ridgeway, Tessie Lewis, Ann Evans, Zelda Mick, Joanne Pickens, Barbara Powell, Donna J. Swiger, Rose Marie Swaney, Joan Humphrey, Elinor Dodge, Carolyn Flint, Jewel Lockard, Carol Jean Yost, Mary Lou Wagner, Margaret Helen Clark. First row, Left to right: Doug McVicker, Raymond Barbour, Jesse Cain, Thomas Wilson, John Gronguist, Richard Linger. Second row: K. G. Wise, Edward Cunningham, Edward Sezbenski, Raymond Ray, Okey Moore, Walter Phillips. Third row: C. W. Johnson, Don Kennedy, Lloyd Hall, Durward Deffenbaugh, Bob Shackelford, Charles Robinson. Fourth row: Albert Tennant, Harold Adams, Jack Costello, Jimmy Hel- dreth, Robert Thomas, Jimmy Stotler, Daniel Clayton. Fifth row: Harold Halfin, Scott Tarleton. The Industrial Arts Club is the organized group for those students in the field. The group entered a float in the Dad ' s Day parade and has been very active on the campus. C. W. Johnson and K. G. Wise are faculty advisors to the club. t . Sty ma The Lambda Alpha Sigma, honorary athletic fraternity, is composed of men who have earned their letter in any sport played on the campus. They held an annual dinner for the lettermen and sponsored several activities. Coach Squib Wilson is advisor to the fra- ternity. First row, Left to right: Sam Cutshall, Royce Pauley, Clem Dawson, Don Westfall, Leo Gower. Second row: Arthur Anderson, Hartsell Dodrill, Ernie Rider, Wilford Wilson, Jim DiFlorio. Third row: Dale Hounshell, Dick Smith, Jim Pasquale, Jim Miller, Jim Cherocci. Fourth row: Blaine Morton, Dick Schamp, Allen Frazee, Dave Larimer, John Panza, Harold Duvall First row, Left to right: Virgie DeLauder, Leah Cline, Marietta Hervatin, Ruth Binns, Beverly Banko, Sue Anderson, Jackie Sandeau. Second row: LaDonna Jenkins, Pat Bieterman, Donna McCord, Char- lotte Williams, Martha Pase, Mildred Smith, Nelle Walters. to. n. t. The Women ' s Recreation Associa- tion is made up of girls majoring or minoring in the field of athletics. The girls took part in several of the sports such as hockey, tennis, and basketball. They also sponsored some campus ac- tivities. Faculty advisor is Nelle Wal- ters. First row, Left to right: Sam Marra, Therese Demus, Isabelle Grake, Father John Allison, Bette Poleway, Marie Murrin. Second row: Betty Wolcutt, Mary Pasquale, Pat Urban, Elda Donofrio, Bosemary Pellegrin, Jo Ann Arcure, Barbara Terango. Third row: Shirley Dingo, Mary Jane Todesco, Caroline Claybour, Joyce Kennedy, Kay Bosley, Juanita Oliverio, Mary Loria, Arlene Tokarz. Fourth row: Pat Bower, A. Lawrence, John Smith, John Lobuts, Vin Vangtal, Joyce Waltz, William Hall, Eugene LeDonne, Barbara Kennedy. Ttetumcut The Newman Club is the re- ligious organization for Catholic students attending the college. Throughout the year commun- ion breakfasts are held and courses in philosophy are taught. This club is open to all students both resident and those in town. Father John Allison from the Fairmont St. Peter ' s Catholic Church conducted the teaching. The Wesleyan Foundation is the religious organization for Methodist students on the cam- pus. It is very active and throughout the year holds many activities for the students. This past season a banquet and movie were held to instruct the students in community living. First row, Left to right: Mary Lee Price, Joyce Flint, Nancy Thompson, Mary Sandy, Mary Lou Rust, Norma Donham. Second row: Betty Lemmons, Nola Snay, Patti Nixon, George Ann Bennett, Donna Ashcraft, Sue Anderson, Joan Miller, Doris Lea Shaffer. Third row: Elizabeth Toothman, Mary Hutson, Dolores KefFer, Nelda Summers, Betty Simons, Mary Fortney, Beverly Fitzhugh, Mary Alice Hafer, Ruth Binns. Fourth row: Peggy Ash, Sally VanGilder, Naomi Prunty, Bill Andrick, Alvin Angle, Charles Buchannon, Bob Hamilton, Ed Snyder, Sue Smith, Kathleen Scott. Left to right: Elizabeth Dixon, Ellen Sullivan, Juanita Viglianco, Vin Vangtal, Mary Lou Rust, Joyce Kennedy, Kay Bosley, James Bower, Anna Jean Wilson, Sarah Police, Wanda Bruce, Dolores Haught, George Ann Bennett, Edward Snider, Jack Carter, LeRoy Morgan, Barbara Kennedy, Arlene Tokarz, L. A. Wallman, Janie Sullivan, Emily Roberts. 7% Ufcte te An active organization on the Fairmont State College campus is the Masquers. With Mr. L. A. Wallman as advisor, the group usually produces four plays annually. It also sponsors Falconites, parties, wiener roasts, and many assembly skits. Anyone who has earned ten points in dra- matic activities may join the organization. Featured plays presented this year were Hope for the Best and Every Man. Hope For The Best presented by the Masquers was one of the outstanding pro- ductions of the year. The cast included: Ellen Sullivan Margaret Harwood Joe Speer Howard Hilton Nancy Offutt Mrs. Bassett Pat Blake Michael Jordan Robert Taylor Professor Wechsler Pat Bower Sgt. Joe Jordan Arlene Tokarz Lucille Daly Directed by L. A. Wallman, with scenery by Lloyd Welden. a m i 1 ' Hjpr 1 j sdet tic ccfHtfaU tiny . . . let tie ttumfteU %oU . . . m m First Row, Left to right: Sandra Cutlip, Ann Robinson, Beverly Banko, Bob Kaunike, Dolores Ilaught, Millie Smith, Connie Price. Second Rote: Elizabeth Ann Layman, Kathleen Scott, Ralph Smouse, Juanita Gribble, Imogene Gribble, Susan White. Third Roiv: Daniel Clayton, Ed Hood, Arnold Weese, Lorraine Ware, Mary Lee Price, Ann Johnson. Fourth Row: Don Cheuvront, Joe Turner, Don Hamilton, Dolores Huber, Hobart Foster, Mary Kathryn Loria. Fifth Row: Jimmy Heldreth, Bob Ewald, Alfred Uvages, Alvin Angle, Tom Sullivan, Don Delany. Sixth Row: Jack Ramsey, Kenneth Arnett, Joe Speer. The Fairmont State Band, newly organized under the direction of Richard Montague, gave spirit and enthusiasm to the activities on the hill in the 1952-53 season. The band made its first appearance at the dedication of the new library, and followed with the Dad ' s Day activities. The group also played for football and basketball games throughout the year. During the concert season the band appeared at high schools throughout the county, gave an assembly, and appeared on Campus Highlights. Assistant student director was Don Hamilton, with Alfred Uvages acting as president. The group has promise of being one of the most successful in the history of the school. First Row, Left to right: Sue Frashure, Carolyn Crigler, Joyce Flint, Virginia Tosti, Elizabeth Dixon, Waneila Fisher, Jeanne Monroe, Sara Baughman, Eleanor Arnett, Peggy Ash, Kathleen Seott, Joan Houston. Second Row: Imogene Gribble, Sue White, Mary Lou Lough, Joan Seese, Myrna Roscoe, Mary Lou Rust, Ann Robinson, Nelda Summers, Mar- garet Graham, Mary Lee Price, Juanita Gribble. Third Row: Joe Turner, Don Cheuvront, Paul Vincent, Arnold Weese, Don Hamilton, Mike Romino. Fourth Row: John T. Evans, Alvin Angle, Bob Ewald, Keith Heck, Ernie Rider, Walter Moore. Mrs. Paul J. Donham, pianist. 9.S. i The Fairmont State College Choir, under the direction of John Thomas Evans, with Mrs. Paul Donham as accompanist, is one of the most outstanding groups on the campus. The choir has given several concerts at the local high schools, and pre- sented its annual spring concert at the college. Students are eligible for the choir through audition each semester. 7ft WIMUL Watt The Campus residence for out-of-town girls at Fairmont State is Morrow Hall. This building is located at the upper end of the campus above the Science Hall. The girls are very active in social activi- ties on the hill and hold open house each semester. At this time all fellows are invited and entertained by the ladies. Mrs. Anna Herndon is the house mother. I ?.. Gun Tteui ifattvuf, . . Above are scenes of Fairmont State ' s newest addition along with the dedication events on the next page. The library is of modern design and features accommodations for the students ' comfort and studying. Mr. Gilbert Fites is the librarian for the college. The new library above pictured features air conditioning, audio-visual room, lecture rooms, and separate studying rooms. The building consists of three floors all of which are for student use. The total floor space is about six times that of the old library and was estimated at a cost of $432,000. Installed equipment was estimated to cost about $350,000. It is one of the most modern buildings in the state and is the pride and joy of F. S. C. 7 S Smcet eant Miss Nelda Summers crowned Sweetheart of the T. B. I. by Jack Carter, president of the fraternity. % HHeca U ty Queen Christine I reigned over the gala Homecoming at Fairmont State which concluded with the annual dance. The festivities were held in the new student union to the music of Ray Vingle and his orchestra, sponsored by the stu- dent council. Miss Christine Keister is a member of the sophomore class, and was chosen from among the four class candidates to reign as queen. She was crowned by Allison Frum, president of the alumni association. Standing, left to right: Jim Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Jack Welton, Jackie Sandeau, Queen Christine I, Don Hamilton, Joan Hollen, Bob Ewald, Arlene Tokarz, Ernie Rider. IB ?v, S ,$ VS ' ' ■■ ' ■€■ • A • ™ SP tSfcflMi . • ■ , ■ , . i ' ■■ v . ' ' - ttttetcct 7 Sta Above: Wilford Wilson, Athletic Director. Left to right: Nell Walters, Women ' s Sports; Dr. C. A. Lindley, Tennis; Paul Davis, Basket- ball and Track; Wilson; Harold Duvall, Foot- ball; Gene Rogers, Golf; Galen Kyre, Sports Publicity Director. Fairmont State ' s athletic program is headed by Wilford Squib Wilson, who is serving his first year as athletic director. He succeeds Jasper H. Colebank who retired last year after serving 28 years on the college faculty. Wilson, a former Falcon athlete, previously served as head football, basketball and base- ball coach. Paul C. Davis replaces Wilson as head basketball coach and also serves as track coach, intramural director and assistant foot- ball coach. Dr. C. A. Lindley continues as tennis coach, a job he has held for several years. Gene Rogers begins his second year as golf coach, a job he took during the ' 52 year. Women ' s athletics are under the direction of Nell Walters and Ann Barry. Sports publicity is under the direction of Galen Kyre. Fairmont State ' s athletic program provides facilities for par- ticipation in intramural and intercollegiate athletics. :« : 5?H£ ■ ' ' ■■ ' -. First row, Left to right: Jerry Reese, Bernard Spenser, Jim Cherocci, Jim Miller, Bob Martin, Dale Hounshell, Bill Hayhurst, Dick Smith, Charles Robinson, Burk Baker. Second row: Leo Govver, manager, Bill Christie, Charles Jarrett, Bill Phillips, Raymond Lambert, Clem Dawson, Blaine Morton, Alan Frazee, Duane Bonnett, Don Boor. Third row: Paul Pi Davis, Skip Gardener, Kermit Combs, Fred Bonvenuto, Hartsell Dodrill, Alex Lobus, Joe Knotts, Don Seay, Mike Birming- ham, Gary McCutcheon, Jim DeFlorio, Wilford Wilson, Deacon Duvall. TV. 1 . 1. fanfriOH Fairmont State ' s Maroon and White football team under the guidance of their new head coach, Harold Deacon Duvall, compiled the most successful record in the school ' s history. Not only did they go undefeated in six games but they also won the West Virginia Inter- Collegiate Conference Championship. It was the first such title that Fairmont has ever won. Featuring a hard charging line and a well balanced backfield the Falcons rolled over five conference foes and one outside the loop. Spearheading the at- tack were three All-Conference perform- ers, Dale Hounshell, guard, the smallest man on the conference team; Clem Dawson, tackle, the largest man on the team; and Jim Cherocci, fullback, and a leading scorer in the conference. 1952 SEASON ' S RESULTS Fairmont .26 Glenville 6 Fairmont 33 Fairmont 21 Fairmont 32 West Liberty 13 Concord 19 Salem 7 Fairmont -25 Davis-Elkins 6 Fairmont 7 California West Virginia Inter-Collegiate Champions Record Won 6 Lost Conference Won 5 Lost Birmingham Dawson DeFlorio Phillips Bonvenuto Starting their championship drive, the Falcons breezed by Glenville 26-6. Exploding for three touchdowns in the first half, Fairmont scored a last period marker to sew up the game. Jim Cherocei scored three touchdowns and played an outstanding game on defense. Hartsell Dodrill scored the other T. D. Jim DeFlorio kick 2 out of 4 extra points. The following week, West Liberty ' s 11-year domination of Fairmont State came to a sudden halt, as the Falcons ground out a convincing 33-13 victory. It was sweet revenge for Fairmont, who in 1949 took a 47-6 shellacking at Moundsville. The Falcons spotted West Liberty a first period touchdown, but then unleashed a furious ground assault led by Jim Cherocei, Hartsell Dodrill, and Jim Miller. Fairmont led at half time 26-7. Scoring the Falcons ' touchdowns were: Cherocei, two; Miller, Dodrill, and Morton, one each. DeFlorio kicked two extra points and Miller ran one. Traveling to Athens, the Falcons barely nosed out Concord 21-19 for their third loop win. The accurate toe of Jim DeFlorio provided the margin of victory as he booted 3 for 3 extra points. The Falcons scored three touchdowns in the first half and then staved off a second half Mountain Lion rally which fell 3 points short. Getting the maroon and white T. D. ' s were: Jim Miller, two, and Jim Cherocei, one. Hounshell Hayhurst Bobi t ey cUuficuft, c M ton Keeping their record clean, the Falcons rolled to an easy 32-7 victory over Salem before 2,500 fans in the annual Dad ' s Day game at Rosier Field. Leading only 13-7 at half time, the Falcons storm- ed back with 19 points the last two periods while holding the Tigers scoreless. Crossing the Salem goal for T. D. ' s were: Jim Cherocci, twice; Jim Miller, Hartsell Dodrill, and Allen Frazee, once each. Jim DeFlorio kicked two extra points. Continuing to roll along the Falcons, after being held scoreless the first half, scored 6 points in the third quarter and 19 more in the final period to overwhelm Davis-Elkins 25-6. This was the fifth conference win and assured Fairmont the conference cham- pionship. It was a tight ball game during the first two periods, with both lines showing exceptional power. But in the third period Blaine Morton on a beautiful quarterback sneak, went all the way for the Falcons ' first score. Fairmont then broke the game wide open in the final period as Jim Cherocci scored twice and Allen Frazee caught a touchdown pass. Don Seay ran for the game ' s only extra point. In the final game, the Falcons nipped California 7-0 to finish the season undefeated. It was a defensive battle between the two forward walls. Blaine Morton scored the game ' s only touchdown. Jim DeFlorio kicked the extra point. Altogether the Falcons scored 144 points while holding the opposition to 51. Jim Cherocci led the Falcon attack scoring 10 touchdowns. Miller followed with 4, Dodrill got 3, Morton 2, and Frazee 2. With most of the squad back, the Falcons should be tough next year. Frazee Miller McCutcheon Cherocci Martin Dodrill Smith Morton K. First row, Left to right: Charles Eddy, Richard Miller, Blaine Morton, Carl Gouzd, Nick Moravian, Rand Mck ' inncy. Second rote: Janus Bennett, Dennis Kirby, Howard Charleton, Dick Schamp, Ernie Rider, Bill Hall. ctefaetfadl . . . Fairmont State ' s basketball team, under the leadership of their new coach, Paul Pi Davis, finished the season with a record of 9 wins and 13 defeats. Hit hard by graduation and by the armed services, Coach Davis had only three returning lettermen from last year ' s squad. The rest of the team consisted of freshmen and returning servicemen. The Falcons started the season by dropping three straight games, all away from home. Losing a one- sided game to Glenville 88-68, they battled a superior Wesleyan team to a standstill before losing 79-70. The third defeat came at the hands of Alderson-Broaddus 88-79. Without knowing it, this team was to be Fairmont ' s jinx team. Not only did they beat the maroon and white twice during the regular season, they also eliminated the Falcons from the W. V. I. C. Tournament. Fairmont ' s first win came at the ex- pense of Davis-Elkins 84-77 at Colebank Gym. They followed this up by downing California 90-72. On the road again, the Falcons were dropped by A. B. again 79-66, and then lost a return game to California 72-64. Winning from Potomac State 84-76, the Falcons went on a five game losing streak. In order they were dropped by Salem, 76-68; Davis-Elkins, 82-76 in a re- turn game; and again by Salem, 97-91. Fairmont then had the biggest score of the season run up against them as West Liberty overwhelmed them 113-87. Maybe it was with this score in mind and seeking revenge that the Falcons upset West Liberty later in the season. The fifth loss was inflicted by Bethany 95-66 and in a return game, the Davismen started a winning streak of their own by beating the same Bethany, 81-71. It was at this time that the combination of McKinney, Charleton, Schamp, Morton, and Moreman be- gan to click. The Falcons rolled over Glenville 82-63, upset West Lib- erty 70-68, and climaxed the regular season play by walloping Beckley 104-92. In this game Dick Schamp scored 45 points to set a new single game scoring record. The Falcon string was broken by Potomac State 89-78. Playing before a packed house, the Fal- cons dropped a Homecoming game to West Virginia Wesleyan 80-75, to close the season. In the first round of the tournament, Fairmont defeated Davis-Elkins 92-82. It was a nip and tuck affair all the way with the Falcons spurting to a ten point lead at the close of the game. Dick Schamp led the Fairmont attack as he poured in 46 points to set a new single game tournament record. The season ' s cli- max came when the Falcons upset West Virginia Tech 60-58. Tech, who had tied Morris Harvey for the regular season confer- ence title, was seeded number one, and was co-favorite to win the tournament. In the semi-finals, Fairmont after two superb performances went down before the Battlers from Alderson-Broaddus 88-69. Schamp ' s outstanding play in the tourna- ment earned him a unanimous berth on the All-Tournament team. Nick Moreman was accorded honorable mention. ' Paw it fo (6e c tt i , , , T %Mte don tie £foo , , , V. ■P S 1 1 f GOUZD MILLER SCHAMP MOREMAN MORTON KIRBY 1953 BASKETBALL RESULTS Glenville 88 W. Va. Wesleyan 79 Alderson-Broaddus 88 Davis-Elkins 77 California 72 Alderson-Broaddus 79 California 72 Potomac State 76 Salem __ _ 76 Davis-Elkins 82 Salem .97 West Liberty 113 Bethany -....95 Bethany 71 Glenville 63 West Liberty 68 Beckley .92 Potomac State 89 Davis-Elkins 72 W. Va. Tech 58 Alderson-Broaddus 88 Tournament games Fairmont 68 Fairmont 70 Fairmont 79 Fairmont 84 Fairmont 90 Fairmont 66 Fairmont 64 Fairmont. 84 Fairmont 68 Fairmont 76 Fairmont 91 Fairmont 87 Fairmont 66 Fairmont 81 Fairmont 8?, Fairmont 70 Fairmont 104 Fairmont 78 Fairmont — 82 Fairmonts- 60 Fairmont — 69 RIDER HALL McKINNEY 4 S6o t it (h t e V ■ ' ' J I I Scone, Scone, Sconef BENNETT CHARLETON EDDY Jt ■£ o HJ k : 4v Mf v. ' f f - : a , . •- ■ ' Jl F; . Firsf Roit;, Lc f fo rig if: Jim Miller, Joe Retton, Jim Cherocci, John Panza, Charles Wyda, Pat Trill, Fred Snyder, Blaine Morton, Leo Gower. Second Row: Frank Stingo, Sam Cutshall, Dick Retton, Dave Larimer, Ernie Rider, Royce Pauley, Jim DeFlorio, John DePasqualle, W. R. Wilson. Sa e aM . . . LAST YEAR ' S RECORD 1953 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 1— West Virginia University At Morgantown 11— Glenville -At Fairmont 16— Salem At Salem 18— Wesleyan At Fairmont 20— California At Fairmont 23— Alderson-Broaddus At Fairmont 25-Glenville At Glenville May 1— California At California 5— Wesleyan At Buckhannon 7— Salem At Fairmont 9— Alderson-Broaddus At Philippi 14— Davis-Elkins „_ At Fairmont 22-Davis-Elkins At Elkins Fairmont 8 Fairmont 7 Fairmont. . 14 Fairmont .. „_11 Fairmont- 6 Fairmont .11 Fairmont- 7 Fairmont- 2 Won. - Alderson-Broaddus 2 Salem 8 California 16 Davis-Elkins 17 Alderson-Broaddus 8 Salem 7 Glenville 3 California 1 - Lost 4 First row, Left to right: Roger Kennedy, Tommy Norris, Bill Phillips, Dave Shields, Dale Hounshell, Jim Pasquale, Baliff Jenkins. Second row: Paul C. Davis, Jim DeFlorio, Ernie Rider, Ed Sturgeon, Denver Smith, Bob Thompson, Claude Rogers, Dick Smith, Don Westfall. 7tae4 . . . Track is the newest sport to be added to the athletic program at Fairmont State. 1953 will be the first year that the newly constructed track will be available to Coach Davis and his thinclads. In addition to the mile long cinder track surrounding the athletic field, facilities are also available for the pole vault, high jump, broad jump, and shot put. The new facilities make it possible for State to host several high school meets in addition to the collegiate schedule. Returning letter- men and the added interest shown by incoming frosh make the outlook for the future a bright one. 1953 SCHEDULE April 18— Fairmont, Bethany, Hiram — Davis-Elkins — Frostburg — Frostburg May 11-12— Tournament at Wheeling First Row, Left to riglit: Ar- mand Donofrio, John Frost, Felix Lunghi. Second Row: Pete Doran, Dave Dilegge, Marietta Hcrvatin, Dr. C. A. Lindley, coach. etutcd . , . 1953 SCHEDULE April 6-7— 4-Team Tournament at Salem 13— California at California 18— Wesleyan at Fairmont 20— Salem at Salem 23— Bethany at Fairmont 25— California -at Fairmont May 5— Wesleyan at Buckhannon 7— Salem at Fairmont 9— Bethany at Bethany 11-12— Tournament at Wheeling LAST YEARS RECORD Fairmont 1 Fairmont 3 Fairmont 7 Fairmont 5 Fairmont 7 Fairmont 5 California 8 Davis-Elkins 4 Wesleyan 2 Salem 3 Wesleyan __ 2 Salem _ 2 Record: Won 4 — Lost 2 First Rou;: Virginia Knowlezes, Lucille Debato, Cristine Keister, Charlotte Williams, Connie Price, Marty Pace, Millie Smith, Marietta Hervatin, Jean Riley, Pat Smith. Second Row: Janet Brown, Paddy Stewart, Jackie Sandeau, Clara Fooks, Lee Hefner, Betty Moore, Dot White, Beverly Banko, Leah Cline, Ruth Binns, Cathy Moats, Joan Holland. Sfdctefote , . , Splashers is the club for all girls on the hill who like to swim. This year the group put on a water show on April 13 called April Showers. The Student Body enjoyed the show so much that the girls are going to try to have one every year. Cdozt , , , The golf team is coached by Gene Rogers and competes against other teams in the West Virginia Inter-Collegiate Conference. The annual conference tournament held at Oglebay Park each spring pro- vides opportunity for the Falcon golfers to vie for conference honors. The Falcons play their home matches at the Fox Hill links. THE 1953 SCHEDULE April 20— Salem at Sunnycroft 21— West Liberty at West Liberty 24— Glenville, Salem, Fairmont, at Glenville May 7— West Liberty, Fairmont, Glenville, Salem at Fairmont 11-12— Tournament at Wheeling tyea team, toy team . . . ba We sometimes overlook the reasons for a winning team. The individuals pictured on this page are two of the reasons for the success of the athletic teams at Fairmont this year. Pictured above are the four students responsible for promot- ing the old school spirit. Our cheerleaders are Jack Belt, Lee Hefner, Dot White and Clara Fooks. The chap at the right might well be called trainer, man- ager, and right-hand man. Manager Leo Gower is responsi- ble for the equipment used by all the athletic teams and his duties extend over the entire year. To these individuals we say nice going for a job well done! let ' d pa, (et ' t fo6t, let ' t wwf First row, Left to right: Clara Fooks, Marietta Hervatin, Leah Cline, Beverly Banko, Pat Beiter- man, Jean Lewis. Second row: Nelle Walters, Ruth Binns, Jackie Sandeau, Martha Pace, Janet Matheny, Judy West, Janet Brown. 1 isjBf n . ill ! ' . 1 J , 1 ff li fft SflmK ' . . . tAey ' ne touyti and footaJi to h f : : - t N P ' ■- ul f£ % JUT — — jMV J « Wi-.fi . ' FT t k WTO 1 A £jr ai!«ss T fTJ?3e . f i ? - Mill .: II : f t ■ jKi- m r , -,v, • s Upper Photo . . . State converts the extra point against Salem . . . Lower Left . . . Blaine Morton . . . Lower Right . . . Industrial Arts float in the Dad ' s Day parade. £(eme tttf tcf, ' Jcac ma Above pictured is a group of students working on an art project. ... To the right is Joan Latham and her pu- pils celebrating Santa ' s arrival. . . . Jane Flagherty teaching Rithmetic . . . . Sam Marra and a reading group at Jay- enne. . . . Mary Wolfe and her kiddies. These are pic- tures into the classes and show the student teacher in action. riactice e c ew, Upper Left . . . Student teachers examine a movie projector. . . . Upper Right ... A group of first graders and Joan Latham, student teacher. . . . Center . . . Junior and senior high school student teachers. . . . Lower Left . . .More student teach- ers, elementary grades. S wife and ftafo . . . Middle Left . . . The Big Chief, Dr. Howard. . . . Mid- dle Right . . . Our new president. . . . Lower Left . . . Harold Hal- fin hard at work at the lathe. . . . Lower Right ... A couple of college coeds, Joann Robertson and Nola Snay. Hebe is a composite of the Dad ' s Day parade, a Future Teacher group, a hockey game, Coach Pi Davis, and a part of the clerical staff grouped to- gether like the instruments of a toy orchestra, just for fun. Upper Left ... A group of professional teachers. . . . Upper Right . . . Doris Barr shows a group of colleagues how to oper- ate a projector. . . . On the Right ... A Falcon slugger takes a cut. . . . Lower Left . . . The Misses Fitzhugh and Vigliano. . . . Lower Right . . . Some college mermaids. . . . Bottom Left . . . Jackie Sandeau. . . . Bottom Right . . . The Falcons warm up. : ■ ' ' vjr .% 4 Uy6t ' RotU rffoact . . , ' piwzte Even as the campus road to the athletic field symbolized a bright and happy life during their years at Fairmont, may the road of life ahead prove to be a bright and happy one for those who are graduating. Thanks go to our advertisers who helped us bring this musical review to a crescendo and to our audience who read the score. 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