Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

£ m a FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE Jpf « • 9.5i; ( si 10. Vfft ■■■  « « ii LA  :r II, ' H„ ' « i II ' it «! ' JixOimtMt State Meye ' paOwtottt, 70. 1 a. hooks arc stored, studied, and snoozed on: the library, Cole- hrank Gymnasium, the science hall, and the administration building, Copyright 1954 hy the Mound Staff 70 It I 1 Through these portals pass FSC ' s lively and lovely coeds. Publisher ' s Note: The infor- mation in this annual is gathered by pure coincidence and is com- piled in a way which no other staff could possibly duplicate. The Mound Staff Herman Arthur Shutts ? e Vedccate 7 SW . . . Sometimes a student doesn ' t know how things add up in life. They don ' t know how to divide their time between work and play- between responsibilities and trivialities. Sometimes they learn the hard way a lesson in subtraction: that too many borrowings from their study time makes the difference between passing and failing. Truly there are many angles to life. It is fortunate that we have had on our faculty a man who has spent a lifetime in finding the answers, whether it be answers to problems in mathematics or an- swers to the multitude of problems which face young people. HERMAN ARTHUR SHUTTS first came to Fairmont State Col- lege in 1930, and now after years of service to the college, to the students, and to the community, he is retiring. Whatever the vicissitudes of life all of us who have had some contact with Professor Shutts will continue to draw dividends on the investments we have made in being associated with him. Vtt f%eiuo Ua K Not all of the students, nor the faculty at Fairmont State College know whose hand planted the hundreds of beautiful trees on our campus. A tree is like a life, it develops slowly, it shows the storms and the scars of living, but at its prime it is a thing of beauty. It has utility; it is useful. So it is with life— so it is with a teacher. A teacher ' s influence never ends. We cherish the memory of Professor Charles Moore Roberts, who spent a quarter century on this campus as a teacher and as superin- tendent of building and grounds. We shall miss him, his teaching, his humor, and his interest in things that grow, whether they be plants or people. He had a green thumb , a magic touch in his dealings with horticulture and humans. . . . And when he fell in whirlwind, he went down As when a lordly cedar, green with boughs, Goes down with a great shout upon the hills, And leaves a lonesome place against the sky. —Edwin Markham Last year ' s Mound was dedicated to Miss Bessie Crystal who also spent a quarter century as a teacher at FSC. We the staff do not think that we can improve on the beautiful dedicatory statements about Miss Crystal which w ere presented last year. In the meantime, we are sorry to note the passing of Miss Crystal at her home in Missouri where she went after retirement. We know that we express the sincere regret of all our students and faculty in that Miss Crystal did not long experience the rewards and enjoyment of retirement. That she will be missed is too mild a statement to describe the void left by the death of this woman whose humor, strength of character, and force of per- sonality had become almost an epitaph for Fairmont State College. Qo6a 70. Settee Like the author of any good book tries to make all the action of his story focus toward one cen- tral point, the administrator of any college will make as his aim a better school. Fairmont State College is very fortunate in having just such a president. John Wesley Pence has served as president of FSC since 1952. His association with the col- lege, however, dates back to 1926 when he came to Fairmont State as instructor in Political Sci- ence and Economics. He held the position of Dean of Men from 1928 to 1946. He served as acting president during 1947-48 while President Joseph Rosier was serving in the U. S. Senate. He became Dean of the college in 1947 and held this position until 1952 when he was appointed president. For his untiring and faithful service during these years, we acknowledge the addition Presi- dent Pence has made in the growth of our school. o oy G$ce Sta Sitting— Dorothy Meyer, Hutli Yeracc. Standing— Pat Tennant, Sylvia Tadin, Gilbert Fiti ' s, Adin Harris. Jlc iaicf Sta$ I.iii m lin.ii i ■- liu liai (I Smith, Anna Jean Wilson. |om ph Hodges, clda Sn is. Hill Phillips, Mary ICllen llciscy Schroeder, Donna AshtTafl. Si anihnc- Charles JarrcU, John Brzu .y, Dean Turlcy. rfctmwi4faat n Student @ou tcil President Joe Hodges Vice President Nelda Summers Secretary Anna Jean Wilson Treasurer Bill Phillips Sgt.-at-Arms Richard Smith Front How, left to right— Margaret Ellen Copcland, Dean of Women; John W. Pence, President; George K. Hunt, Dean of Instructions. Back Row— Wayne S. Martin, Director of Student Affairs; George H. Turley, Dean of Men; E. E. McWhorter, Business Manager; Otis H. Milam, Jr., Registrar. TOGETHER the Administrators and Student Council of Fairmont State College strive for a bigger and better school. Without the cooperation of these two governing bodies, we, the stud ents, would be like a book without a cover. But, fortunately, we are durably bound by a strong cover which provides for our protection and progress. Ttfa ic and rfnt 1 ■ ,lit— N - )l XAttSld . t . Dirt 011 x l l¥oMe C M6MiC4 EVA GERTRUDE HALL, A. R., M. A., Home Economics; EDITH MAE McCORD, A. R., Director of Food Services; MELVA CAMP- RELL HESS, A. R., M. S., Home Economics. Sfteec f ; TfCutAetHcUic its  • MM Ji ,_ f I ■ Left to Right-RUTH ANN MU- SICK, B. S., M. S., Ph.D., Mathemat- ics; HERMAN ARTHUR SHUTTS, A. B., M. A., Mathematics; ELEA- NOR M. FORD, B. S., M. S., Mathe- matics and Physics. cteitte and O cce O , « • ' ■ ' ■ ::: ■ ■ . ' ■ ' ■ ■■:■ . Sitting, left to rig if-KEITH EDWARD LUCAS, B. S., M. A., M. B. A., Ph.D., Business, Economics and Retailing; MARJORIE HUNSINGER, A. B., M. A., Ph.D., Office Administration; EDGAR NORRIS JAYNES, A. B., M. B. A., Business, Economics, and Retailing. Standing-REGIS LARKIN, B. S., M. Ed., Office Administra- tion; WOODROW A. POTESTA, B. S., L. L. B., Business and Economics. ' i ' s, A KLIN ci L, nce - • I ' h.i) % A a, m A - M- Phi ' C «LEs ; Social Sciences, Sdacati K Sitting, left to rigfcf-JOHN MARTIN TAYLOR, A. B., A. M. Ed. D., Education; MARGARET SEMANICK WILLARD, A. B. M. A., Education; MARGARET LECKIE WHEAT, M. A., A. B. Education. Standing-BOYD DAVIS HOWARD, A. B., Ed. M., Ed. D. Education; EDMUND E. COLLINS, Ed. D., Education. S«$tte6, ' WtecUcal pVwstevan . VU ' Lr  S? BADFO D ' Nll cSke D D Sitting, left to right-K P. WARD, A. B., M. Sc, Ph.D., Chemistry; ROBERT LEON CARROLL, A. B., M. S., Ph.D., Physics; ARTHUR PAUL DAVISSON, B. S., A. B., M. S., Biology. Standing-GEORGE R. HUNT, Ph.B., A. M., Ph.D., Zool- ogy; CLEO DeFOREST HAUGHT, M. Sc, Physical Science. laduv U l rf%U ' Vi b - Industr , A - Indus- Jnd  sWaJ Art J Sitting, Ze f o ng if-ANNE M. BARRY, A. B., k. S., Physical Education; WILFORD R. WILSON, M. A., Physical Education; NELLE E. WALTERS, A. B., M. A., Physical Education. Standing-HAROLD SHAW DUVALL, A. B., M. A., Physi- cal Education; PAUL C. DAVIS, A. B., A. M., Physical Education. 6,ty4cecil SducaUaK Off Settee glow. O ccefU Mary Ellen Hcisey Schroeder, president, Shirley Champ, sec- retary, Beverly Banko, vice president. w t£e4e fazyeA, RAYMOND THOMAS BARBOUR Point Marion, Pennsylvania A. B. Education, Sigma Tau Gamma, Band, Orchestra, FTA, Industrial Arts Club, Fencing Master. ELAINE SEESE BARBOUR Brandonville, West Virginia A. B. Education, FTA, In and Out Club. SHIRLEY JEAN CAMP Shinnston, West Virginia A. B. Political Science, Gamma Chi Chi, Social Science Club, Vice President Pi Kappa Phi, Women ' s Panhellenic, Joint Panhellenic President. WALTER F. MOORE Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Music, Tau Beta Iota, MENC, Wesley Foundation, Choir, Band. BLAINE E. MORTON Cumberland, Maryland A. B. Education, Alpha Lamba Sigma, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Football, Basket- ball, Baseball. BEVERLY ANN BANKO Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Gamma Chi Chi Splashers, WBA, Masquers, Mound Col- umns, Vice President Senior Class, Junior Prom Queen, Who ' s Who PHOEBE ANN SCHBOEDER Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Sociology, President Gamma Chi Chi, Vice President Blazers, Student Council, Freshman Counselor. JOSEPH T. HODGES, JR. Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, President Student Coun- cil, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Who ' s Who, Freshman Counselor. CHARLES F. POTTS Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Social Science, W. Va. Methodist Conference, Wesley Foundation, Social Science Club. MARY ELLEN HEISEY SCHROEDER Weirton, West Virginia A. B. Education, Gamma Chi Chi, Lan- guage Club, Student Council. 17 DOUGLAS LINWOOD McVICKER Philippi, West Virginia A. B. Education, Industrial Arts, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Industrial Arts Club. VIRGIE DELAUDER BUTCHER Philippi, West Virginia A. B. Education, Physical Education, WRA, Alpha Delta Chi, In and Out Club. DOROTHY L. RESSEGGER Webster Springs, West Virginia A. B. Education, Morrow Hall House, Student Council. TRENDON A. SPURGEON Parkersburg, West Virginia B. S. Business Administration. EMILY ROBERTS Fairmont, West Virginia B. S. Mathematics, Masquers, Splashers. CHARLES BROWNING CASTO Philippi, West Virginia A. B. Education, Mathematics, Zeta Sigma, Lambda Alpha Sigma. ELIBABETH ANN LAYMAN Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, English-Journalism, Who ' s Who, Pi Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi Gamma, Mound Editor, Columns Editor, President Panhellenic, Band. JANET K. BROWN Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Physical Education, Splashers, WRA. JOE PELLEGRIN Kingmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Industrial Arts, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Industrial Arts Club. LEO F. GOWER Oakland, Maryland A. B. Education, Zeta Sigma, Lcttcrmcn ' s Club, Student Council; Football, Basket- ball, Baseball, Manager; Panhellenic. |R fcundCcvi facte 0000 18 fafifoy ce tc4 IMOGENE HUMPHREYS LOUK Philippi, West Virginia A. B. Education, Home Economics, WRA, Hockey Team, Home Economics Club. GEORGE L. GRISWOLD Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Zeta Sigma, Newman Club. MARY ELIZARETH MINNIX RINEHART Shinnston, West Virginia A. B. Education, Pi Kappa Sigma, WRA, Future Teachers, In and Out Club, Col- legiate Academy of Science. PETER THOMAS DORAN Greenwich, Connecticut B. S. Retailing, Newman Club, Columns, Lettermen ' s Club, Kappa Sigma Kappa. JOYCE THOMAS Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia A. B. Office Administration, Fu-Se-Fa, FTA. JEAN MATTHEY Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Home Economics, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Home Economics Club, FTA. WALTER PHILLIPS Rivesville, West Virginia A. B. Industrial Arts, Tau Beta Iota, Industrial Arts Club. JOHN MANKELWICZ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B. S. Physics, Zeta Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi. L. JOAN HOUSTON Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Music, Alpha Delta Chi, MENC, FTA, College Choir, Band. ROY SAMUEL CUTSHALL Newcomerstown, Ohio A. B. Education, Physical Education, Tau Beta Iota, Lettermen ' s Club. 19 EDWARD L. SNYDER Fairview, West Virginia A. B. Education, Tau Beta Iota, Presi- dent Social Science Club, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Kappa Phi, Masquers, FTA. BARBARA JANE INSANI Clarksburg, West Virginia A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Newman Club. IRENE S. MARTIN Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Alpha Delta Chi, Col- umns, FTA. RAYMOND J. BARBER Idamay, West Virginia B. S. Business, Tau Beta Iota. WILLIAM R. HUNSICKER Fairmont, West Virginia B. S. Business, Tau Beta Iota, Pi Kappa Phi, Social Science Club, Baseball. PATRICIA J. URBAN Monongah, West Virginia A. B. Education, Kappa Delta Pi, Home Economics Club, Freshman Counselor, Newman Club. RICHARD E. SMITH Freedom, Pennsylvania A. B. Education, President Tau Beta Iota, Who ' s Who, Sgt. at Arms, Student Body; Freshman Counselor, President Senior Class, Track Captain, Football, Lettermen ' s Club, Sgt. at Arms, Junior Class. ELDA DONOFRIO Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Newman Club. MARIE PITROLA Fairmont, West Virginia B. S. Business Administration, Pi Gamma Mu, Social Science Club, Gamma Chi Chi. JO ANN ROGERS Newburg, West Virginia A. B. Education. not l iaottett . t6e @bu o£ ' 54 . . . EDMUND RAY BAYLOR Newburg, West Virginia A. B. Education. CHRISTINE L. KEISTER Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Splashers, Home Economics Club. ROBERT L. KINCAID Wallace, West Virginia A. B. Speech and Dramatics, Masquers. DALE THOMAS HOUNSHELL Cumberland, Maryland A. B. Education, Physical Education, Zeta Sigma, Lettermen ' s Club, Who ' s Who. SARA J. VANGILDER Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Pi Kappa Sigma, Blaz- ers, Kappa Delta Pi, Who ' s Who, Col- umns, Freshman Counselor, Wesley Foundation, Mound, Women ' s Panhel- lenic. Academy of Science. NORMAN KARIL BALDERSON Fairmont, West Virginia B. S. Chemistry, Zeta Sigma. EDWARD G. CUNNINGHAM A. B. Education. ZELMA BROOKS Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education. BETTY JUNE NUZUM A. B. Education. DURWARD DEFFENBAUGH, JR. Frostburg, Maryland B. S. Industrial Arts, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Industrial Arts Club. 21 (4 CHARLES WILLIAM HAYHURST Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. JACQUELINE CARPENTER Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, FTA, MENC, College Choir. ANNA JEAN WILSON Philippi, West Virginia A. B. Education, Secretary Student Council, Blazers, President Pi Kappa Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Kappa Plii, Who ' s Who, Masquers, Panhcllenic, Mound, Columns. ELIZARETH JEAN WOLCUTT Clarksburg, West Virginia A. B. Education. MARY LEE MILLER A. B. Education. H. JOANNE TORIN Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, President Delta Sigma Epsilon, Secretary Joint Panhellenic, Masquers, Home Economics Club. JEAN REILLY Westficld, New Jersey A. B. Education, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Who ' s Who, Splashers, Newman Club, Pi Kappa Phi, Columns, Masquers, FTA. THERESA A. DEMUS A. B. Education KENNETH ROLYARD Reedsville, West Virginia A. B. Education, Zeta Sigma, FTA. MILDRED L. SMITH Fairmont, West Virginia A. B. Education, Splashers, WRA, Majorettes. (UcU yood ye to 22 Vtafi iatoyi€Lfi6ect Seacard JANUARY GRADUATES A. B. EDUCATION Mrs. Mildred Hale. Patricia Loudenslager Mrs. Marzella C. Lucas Mrs. Lucille Morgan Bette J. Poleway Mrs. Berneil L. Spencer Blair E. Treasure A. B. DEGBEE George W. Andrick Laura J. Holt Frank C. Mascara Tony Pasquale B. S. DEGBEE John W. Snodgrass CANDIDATES FOR JUNE GRADUATES A. B. EDUCATION Fred D. Bonvenuto Bose Mary Brunetti Joan M. Buchanan Nellie C. Coffman John G. Crusse Leah Cline James J. DiFlorio David A. Dilegge Bose F. Dougherty Frances Elia Mary Buth Fortney Charlotte B. George Lloyd M. Hall Juanita L. Herron J. Herbert Higginbotham Bichard Johnson Dolores J. Lobuts Mary L. Lough Florence C. Lunghi Barbara McAvey Milton Metheny Jo Monell Betty Moore Tony Pasquale Martha Patterson Boyce Pauley Ernest A. Bider Joanne Bobertson Sara Bobey Janice L. Snyder Bosalie D. Spangler Martha J. Stout Mary A. Teagarden Tohn D. Tennant Lillian S. Wade Arnold Weese Sarah Westfall Helen Wise A. B. DEGBEE Betty Ware Alban Chester N. Dawson Bichard Bector Patricia Smith B. S. DEGBEE M. Joan Boyles Bobert Donham Daniel Dragoo Samuel N. Elliott, Jr. Joan F. Fenton Anne E. Greer Donald Hamilton Daisy Lee Hefner Baymond H. Hoult William F. Kirk Eugene J. Malaterra Constance Price Virginia Schmidle 23 Sta$vi4 Left to Right— Sally VanGildcr, Phoebe Schroeder, Bette Poleway, Lee Hefner, Anna Jean Wilson, Margaret Copeland. Every girl looks forward to her senior year with hopes of becoming a member of the Blazers. Each year out- standing senior girls are elected to this honorary organi- zation. Blazers serve as head counselors each year at counselor ' s camp where they are given instructions for senior day and registration day activities. They assist the freshmen in finding their way about the campus and in helping them get accustomed to college life. Although the Blazers is a new group at Fairmont State, every girl looks forward to achieving the high honor of being a member. 30fe First Row— Sally VanGilder, Eliza- beth Layman, Bette Poleway. Second Row— Beverly Banko, Anna Jean Wilson, Jean Reilley, Phoebe Schroeder. Third Row— Walter Moore, Rich- ard Smith, Dale Hounshell. Fourth Row — Ernest Rider, Joe Hodges, Blaine Morton. These seniors, having shown abilities in cooperation and leadership through- out their college years, were chosen to represent FSC in the national publica- tion, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Eligibility for this hon- orary is based on academic records, serv- ice to the school, citizenship, and prom- ise of future success in the world. 24 25 (tyawo f Officers of the Junior Class are ( left to right): Delores Haught, vice presi- dent; Charles Jarrett, president; Jua- nita Viglianco. 26 The Junior-Senior Prom, one of the most looked-forward-to events of the year, is annually sponsored by the Junior Class. As Juniors, these students are well on their way to the top, and are anticipating the activities and honors of being a senior at FSC. Qoutio i First Row— Carolyn Crigler, Elizabeth Dixon, Jean Monroe, Patty Thomas, Sue Frashure, Beverly Fitzhugh, Marilyn Krick, Mary Sue Sandy. Second Row— Dolores Haught, Mary Salvaris, Nola Snay, Juanita Viglianeo, Kathy Moats, Jean Martin, Edna Knight, Kathleen Scott, Peggy Ash. Third Row— Eileen Mobley, Marguerete Bennett, Barbara Wright, Mary Lou Rust, Wanda Bruce, Joann Mullenax, Evelyn Tosti, Louise Musgrove. Fourth Row— Jo Ann Knight, Mary Frances, Sue Smith, Jackie Sandeau, Barbara Insani, Judy West, Marty Pase, Reno Carol Dawson. Fifth Row— Daniel Clayton, Bob Martin, Don Seay, Joe Abbin, Charles Jarrett, John DeGardeyn, Bill Phillips, Charles Robinson. Sixth Row— Alvin Angle, Sam Houston, Joe Knotts, Herman Jacques, Joe Snider, Robert Ewald, Robert Taylor. t @ t ' R ' jag g| ' ' w WW « • - .. 1 - 4 M 4e e £ tf£e e (fycLteO Officers of the Sophomore class are ( left to right ) : Joyce Latham, secretary; Donna Ash- craft, president; Lucille Dabate, vice president. The Sophomore Class sponsored one of the most suc- cessful Dad ' s Day events this year, with several bands and floats entering the parade. Following the parade, Fairmont State beat Concord in the annual football game 36-0. Dad ' s Day was climaxed with a dance in the Blue Room. Floats were entered by the various organizations on the hill. On the following pages is the winning float and the others entered. 29 ' Dad ' t, ' Day Sponsored by Sophomore Class The winning float was entered by the Tau Beta Iota fraternity. 30 Floats entered in the parade were (top to bottom ) : Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Freshmen Class, and Gamma Chi Chi. First prize for the best float in the Dad ' s Day parade, October 17, 1953, was won by Tau Beta Iota, with second place going to Gamma Chi Chi and third prize to Sigma Sigma Sigma. Tau Beta Iota presented a trophy to Mannington High School as having the best high school band in the parade. Second and third places were won by Hundred and Barrackville High Schools. The parade, which initiated the celebration of Dad ' s Day, started through downtown Fairmont at 2 p.m. FSC ' s band led the procession, followed by floats representing sororities, fraternities, clubs and classes. High school bands participating included Bar- rackville, Mannington, Hundred and West Fair- mont. The drum and bugle corps of the Disabled American Veterans also participated. Organizations represented in the parade in- cluded Alpha Delta Chi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Gamma Chi Chi, Pi Kappa Sigma, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Tau Beta Iota, the Industrial Arts Club, and the Freshmen Class. r 2Hb s ' .K.v 81 ' - ;.. ' ., ' . , i 4 ' ■■-. . ' • 4f ' ■   «ipt Sofe Mt ne w First Row— Helen Kay Wells, Eleanor Arnett, Julia Welton, Donna Ashcraft, Joyce Latham, Lucille Dabato, Janice Scheerer, Evelyn Talkington, Joanne Hall. Second Row— Helen Hess, Janet Metheny, Imogen j Gribble, Loretta Ware, Mary Pritchard, Nancy Stuck, Mary Jane Lemley, Sallie CofFman, Loretta Stewart, Flora Rose Yost. Third Row— Rarbara Kennedy, Kay Rosley, Joyce Kennedy, Flora Petro, Mary Frances, Elizabeth Makelwitz, Barbara Terango. Fourth Row— Nancy Zelt, Antionette Sweet, Phyllis Pallota, June Saunders, Agnes Toothman, Dorothy Oliverio, Joanne Pitzer, Jeanne Pitzer, Elaine Tharp. Fifth Row— Sue White, Mary Lea Reed, Mary K. Loria, Delores Huber, Ann Johnson, Bob Thomas. Sixth Row— Bill Woods, Mike Birmingham, Edna Knight, Allen Frazee, Marianne Fridley, Marshall Neptune, Michael Forte, Paul Poling, Tom Shaver, Eddie Quattro. Seventh Row— Kenny Lemley, Alfred Uveges, Jack White, Bob Thompson, Don Cheuvront, Bill Palmer, Jack Belt, Bob Price, Keith Heck, Eugene LeDonne, Keith Ware, Kermit Combs. Eighth Row— Nate Wright, Brown Bartlett, Eugene Wilson, Jack Binnix, Jim Bennett, Bill Hall, Bernard Spenser, Glenn Lough, Bill Seifrit, Jack Stenger. 32 ictAmcut @ M t et i First Row, left to right— Bo b Ewald, Ernie Rider, Walter Moore, Richard Smith, Michael Romino, Robert Taylor. Second Row— Mary Sue Sandy, Donna Ashcraft, Nelda Summers, Anna Jean Wilson, Kathleen Scott, Bette Poleway, Don Hamilton. Third Row— Lee Hefner, Jackie Sandeau, Sally Vangilder, Beverly Banko, Lucille Dabato, Martha Pase, Joe Hodges. THE FIRST WEEK of the fall semester is set up as an orientation period in which every effort is made to help Freshmen students become better ac- quainted with college life. The Freshman Counselors assist these new students in finding their way around campus, in filling out class schedules, and in other matters of importance to beginning collegians. In general, they help the Fresh- men to help Fairmont State in years to come. 33 (£t 4A, Ot . , . , 9 Officers of the Freshman Class are ( left to right ) : President, John Brzuzy; Vice President, Lloyd Meredith; Secretary, Mike Mekenie. The honored guests at Freshman Court are, of course, the Freshies, with their maroon and white beanies and bewildered-looking faces. The Freshman Class is the largest one FSC has seen for many a year, but as they have already shown, it is also one of the best. They have survived the trials and tribulations of six weeks of Dick Smith ' s iron hand at Freshman Court and are looking forward to their Sophomore year. Jerry Pitzer and Christine Rosenberger were chosen Mr. and Miss Freshman this year at the annual Freshman dance. 34 5 e4 ( men ? e46§HeK IRodtei Louise Arnett, Joyce Bailey, Lois Balsley, Nora Barnes, Mary Basile, Martha Bates, Nell Baxter, Carol Belle, Nola Bell, Emogene Blankenship, Dixie Brown, Carmella Campione, Mary Ann Carbone, Car- oline Claybour, Barbara Cole, Dolores Corbin, Nancy Davis, Teresa Devite, Marilyn Dillaman, Mary Don- ham, Fountain Fairman, Shirley Fawley, Mary French, Mildred Gemondo, Barbara Gennery, Jean Ginkel, Shirley Glover, Norma Goode, Dorothy Groves, Bomaine Gump, Shirley Gwynn, Patty Harless, Gillie Haught, Adrienne Hawkins, Betty Hawkins, Cryena Hawkins, Nellie Henderson, Shirley Henderson, Nancy Hess, Mildred Hildreth, Bette Hinton, Joan Holbert, Karolyn Hood, Mary Hood, Dorothy Hughes, Mary Johnson, Faye Jones, Beatrice Keener, Char- lotte Kelly, Peggy Kesling, Nancy Killian, Carol Kim- ble, Myra Kinsey, Charlotte Kisner, Deloris Knisely, Patricia Lewis, Barbara Marshall, Estella Mattox, Estaline May, Mary Mazza, Helen McCarty, Mary McCord, Mary McLaughlin, Patricia Menear, Mary Mercer, Buby Merrifield, Bamona Michael, Lucille Minton, Shirley Morosco, Rose Morris, Alice Murphy, Jo Ann Murphy, Phyllis Murray, Jo Ann Neptune, Anglea Oliverio, Dorothy Oliverio, Grace Oliverio, Patricia Osborne, Ethel Phillips, Louella Phillips, Myra Pitrola, Patricia Police, Sally Porter, Barbara Pownell, Carolyn Quenon, Sylva Radebaugh, Shirley Retton, Lenore Ridgely, Shirley Romine, Genevra Rose, Edna Rust, Shirley Satterfield, Jo Ann Schmidle, Christine Rosenberger, Donna Schneider, Margaret Simpson, Lois Sloter, Rena Smith, Gwendolyn Steele, Agnes Stetz, May Stevenski, Helen Stilwell, Janice Stocking, Mary Stoner, Nancy Swisher, Patricia Tano, Sandra Thomas, Shirley Thomas, Lucy Toothman, Loretta Trickett, Ota Travis, Reva Trippett, Ireta Tusing, Dorothy Uudike, Delores Viglianco, Olinda Ware, Jane White, Nancy Wickline, Barbara Wilson, Phyllis Wilson, Elmira Wilson, Vera Wolfe, Mary Wood, Shirley Woods. James Adams, Harrison Anderson, Charles Arbo- gast, Charles Armstrong, Delmar Arnold, James Atha, Floyd Ayers, Donald Barnes, Patsy Bart, Tom Basile, John Bier, Lloyd Belinger, Marshall Boyles, Thomas Bruce, Darrell Bruffey, John Brzuzy, Paul Camp- bell, John Cavallo, William Clark, Walter Clel- land, Larry Cofer, Alexander Coleman, William Collins, Clinton Conrad, Tom Cross, Peter Davich, Jack Davis, John Davis, William Dempsey, Ronald Dennison, John DeVore, Adrian Duvall, John Eddy, Lloyd Enoch, Tom Feaster, David Floyd, Ronald Fortney, Joseph Fucello, Frank Gearde, Danny Gen- nantonio, Okey Gibson, Edgar Glover, Robert Gray, Ronald Gregory, George Griffith, Orval Gump, Wil- liam Haggerty, Carlin Hall, James Hamilton, Delbert Hardway, Charles Hare, Donald Hartzell, Charles Haufe, Phillip Hayes, William Hayes, Robert Haynes, John Henderson, Donald Hershey, Clayton Hixot, Harry Hobbs, Richard Holliday, Arthur Hood, Tex Hughes, John Jacobs, Thomas Janicki, Robert Jenk- ins, Basil Kincaid, Robert Kittle, Perry Knotts, Emil Kovack, Charles Lane, Grant Lantz, Dick Laughlin, Lewis Lester, Charles Lewis, Henry Lewis, Carroll Little, Clyde Lynn, Robert Madison, Frank Mangano, Lloyd Margerum, Anthony Marra, Guy Mason, Rob- ert Maxwell, John McAteer, Roland McCauley, Robert McCutcheon, Jack Mclntyre, Michael Mekenie, Mar- cus Meredith, Charles Milliken, William Moore, Rich- ard Morris, William Morrison, Thomas Napier, Jerry Neal, Donald Neptune, Ray Neptune, James Nunley, DeWayne Nutter, Stanley Nuzum, Richard O ' Conner, James Oinos, Harry Parrack, James Peck, Charles Peteshel, Jerry Pitzer, Daniel Poe, David Popovich, Duncan Powers, Philip Province, Robert Putz, Joe Quattro, James Quisenberry, Francis Raikes, Larry Rankin, William Reed, Kenneth Reger, William Rex- road, Daniel Rider, David Riggs, Carl Robinson, Ernest Roick, John Rote, Ernest Rudy, Edgar Ryan, Donald Satterfield, James Schulte, Donald Securo, Edward Sedmock, William Seifrit, Thomas Sharpe, Donald Shaver, Donald Shingleton, Denver Sisler, Thomas Smith, William Smith, Thomas Snider, Rob- ert Sowers, John Spadafore, James Spiro, George Sproles, Steve Steele, James Stevens, Robert Swiger, John Tassan, Thomas Tatterson, Tracy Tennant, Rob- ert Tinnell, Richard Tonkovich, William Toothman, Harold Trader, James Twyman, Ronald VanGilder, John Veltri, Salvatore Vespoint, Charles Victor, James Villinger, James Wagner, Marvin Ware, Richard Weber, Arthur Whiteman, Robert Whiteman, Parter Williams, Bernard Wilson, Charles Wilson, Donald Wilson, George Ball. 36 First Row— Pat Smith, Elizabeth Lay- man, Sue White, Barbara McAvoy. Second Row— Dean Margaret Copeland, advisor; Jackie Sandeau, Barbara Terango, Katey Scott, Anna Jean Wilson. Third Row— Delores Huber, Martha Pase, Phoebe Schroeder, Donna Ashcraft, Shirley Champ, Joan Tobin, Shirley Dingo. 7(} Mt,w4 ' PcLet ellettic EACH YEAR the Panhellenic association sponsors the presentation of the Scholarship cup to the sorority with the highest scholastic averages. This year the Gamma Chi Chi sorority received first place honors; Pi Kappa Sigma, second; Alpha Delta Chi, third; and Sigma Sigma Sigma, fourth. At Christmas time, the Men ' s Panhellenic joins with the Women ' s Panhellenic in the Joint Panhellenic Christmas ' Dance. On April 26 of this year, they will present the Spring Song Fest. Officers of the association are: President, Elizabeth Layman; Vice president, Barbara McAvoy; Secretary, Patty Smith; Treasurer, Sue White; Advisors, Dean Margaret E. Copeland and Miss Anne Barry. 37 C iy0uU$ati M 7K M«dSt M Advisor C. R. House, Jr. Editor-in-Chief Loretta M. Stewart Art Editor Vin Vangtal Business Manager Bill Palmer Student Advisor Elizabeth Layman Sports Editors Don Gates, Galen Kyre Sitting, left to right— Ireta Tusing, organization pages; Sallie Coffman, typist; Joanne Hall, snapshots; Loretta Stewart, Patti Nixon, organization write-ups; Beverly Banko, assistant-to-the-editor; Joan Holbert. organ- ization pages. Standing— Vin Vangtal, Mr. House. 39 A Friendly College A Friendly City W ? Columm Society and Clubs Dolores Haught Juanita Viglianco Mullenax To Wed Howell Formal Parties To Climax 5 - — llteea - ; - sen-ted a uiuw -i strial club -- i t a ? a dinner as the After: Soking for odd 3 obs to do g „ of Fairmo nt school. They g H representatives of the interested in conti acting y educators The for fraternities and sorou- no«i | cently the club P-ntedjne a new ■-TIQ • Imbers recently Rush Period s for « Re. tudent council with - tQ Fain I Announcement is being made of jhe engagement of Miss Joann Do- Sorority girls mr Mullenax, daughter of Mr. i their costume VV. L. Mullenax, Sr. ' :q£yt H goring in retailing Mrs. FrC -. ege, vinner ,. s also an a jigma Sigma Mr. Howell i ;antown High, Virginia, and is presen. J. S. Navy, stationed at v ' irginia. Houston, music. In Monongah high are Roy Cn. shall, physical education; Lucille Hirron, English and home eeonom- £ Aid ' b % ?3-l o i toa Chi cYl l, te e 3es s r Published weekly except during examinations and v - iy the students of Fairmont State College, Fairmont, Wet, Entered as second class matter December 18, 1894, under tht flarch 3, 1879, at the Post Office, Fairmont, West Virginia, and ree d under the act of June 6, 1900. Subscription included in activity fe C. R. HOUSE, Faculty Advisor NOLA SNAY, Editor-in-Chief Editorial Staff ' atty Lewis fancy Swisher Elizabeth Dixon r uanita Viglianco, Dolores Haught rom Merandi News Editor Make-up Editor Managing Editor Society Editors Sports Editor w Sj « a — cj re n s . X 5h s f Ji v Assistant Sports Editor Feature Editor rom Basile Carolyn Keith Hood Business Staff tichard Cottrill Business Manager Gwendolyn Steele Circulation Manager Columnists and Reporters: Millie Smith, Joyce Flint, Sara VanGilder, • pp Oliverio Shirley Morosco, Sandra Thomas, Jo Ann Schmidle, o 2 .- J a c. l7 . ■ OJ ■  4 4 • v, '  ,. w - ( 6 o. 7 c , A tf« ■ ' O . ' c e « A c 7- ■9 J ; rfV First Row, left to right— Peggy Ash, Frances Elia, Louise Mus- grove, Katy Scott, Jo Monell, Virgie Butcher. Second Row— Imogene Gribble, Joanne Hall, Barbara Terango, Doris Kesling, Helen Hess, Barbara McAvoy, Rosemary Brunette. Third Row— Nelda Summers Sue Smith, Joan Seese, Lorraine Ware, Miss Elizabeth Terry, Mary Connor, Joanne Robertson, Dolores Lobuts, Joan Houston. A X The Alpha Delta Chi is one of the most active local social sororities on the hill. This year their activities include the Super Circus, informal rush party, and Grecian, formal rush party. The annual Christmas party was held at the home of Mrs. Richard Montague. The group also enjoyed the party given them by the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. Other activities throughout the year were: Alumni party, Homecoming Coffee, Song Festival, Falconite, Who ' s Who ' s Tea, Mother-Daughter banquet, and Spring formal. They also had a lovely float in the Dad ' s Day Parade and took part in the Joint Panhellenic dance. Officers this year are: President— Kathleen Scott; First Vice-President— Louise Musgrove; Second Vice-President— Jo Monell; Secretary— Frances Elia; Treasurer— Virgie Butcher; Sgt. at Arms— Peggy Ash; Publicity director— Imogene Gribble; Senior Panhellenic member— Barbara McAvoy; Junior Panhellenic— Barbara Terango. 41 The Gamma Chi Chi Sorority started its round of activities by taking part in the Dad ' s Day Parade, and winning second place in the float contest. In No- vember, they gave their annual Tallow Tea. The Gammas participated in the TAG show, Jests for Fun. The sorority joined the other organizations for the Christmas formal. The Gammas built the Christmas float for the Businessmen ' s Association Christmas parade. On February 1 the sorority held their Founder ' s Day Banquet, and on May 9 their Mother-Daughter and Farewell Banquet was held. The sorority helped at the Fairmont General Hospital every Saturday, and with each registration at the college. The sorority climaxed their activities with their Spring Formal-Dinner Dance, held on May 8 at the country club. Officers of the sorority are: President— Phoebe Schroeder; Vice president- Joyce Flint; Second Vice president— Mary Ellen Schroeder; Secretary-Treasurer— Mary Sue Sandy; Sgt. at Arms— Elizabeth Dixon. X X (fatttmcL @ni @Hi First Row, left to right— Elizabeth Dixon, Mary Heisey Schroeder, Phoebe Schroeder, Joyce Flint, Mary Sue Sandy, Joan Buchanan. Second Row— Hellen Wells, Joan Fen- ton, Sandra Cutlip, Betty Moore, Lee Hefner, Shirley Champ, Carolyn Crigler, Beverly Banko, Joyce Latham. Third Row— Barbara Kennedy, Janice Scheerer, Marilyn Krick, Elaine Tharp, Mary K. Loria, Lucille Dabato, Donna Ashcraft, Eleanor Arnett, Patty Thomas, Dclores Haught. StyM £lamfi, s, tyma i First Row, left to right— Connie Price, Juanita Viglianco, Martha Rae Pase, Mary Jean LaRue, Mary Low Rust, Bette Poleway. Second Row— Shirley Seifrit, Wanda Bruce, Jean Reilley, Sue Frashure, Joann Mullenax, Catherine Moats. Third Row— Beverly Fitzhugh, Antoinette Sweet, Margo Davis, Mary Jane Lemley. Fourth Row— Nancy Stuck, Patty Smith, Jackie Sandeau, Chris- tine Keister, Phyllis Knisley, Barbara Insani, Nancy Zelt. THE ALPHA KAPPA chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma national sorority was founded at Fairmont State May 30, 1930. The Tri-Sigs sponsor the annual pledge tea, Sigma Fall Ball, the Annual Hobo Dance, the Sigma Freshmen Mix, and a Dad ' s Day float. Other activities include an Alumnae-Active Spaghetti, Founder ' s Day Banquet, and the Spring Formal. The officers of Sigma Sigma Sigma are: President, Martha Rae Pase; First Vice-President, Juanita Viglianco; Second Vice-President, Connie Price; Corres- ponding secretary, Mary Lou Rust; Recording secretary, Bette Poleway; Treas- urer, Mary Jean La Rue; Keeper of grades, Wanda Bruce; Faculty advisor, Mrs. Margaret Willard; Alumnae advisor, Lucy Margaret Gribble; Patronesses are Miss Elizabeth Stone, Mrs. Thelma Loudin, Mrs. Wayne Martin, and Miss Lillian Rhodes. 43 First Row, left to right— Sally VanGilder, Bar- bara Kimble, Anna Jean Wilson. Second Row— Mary Salvaris, Eileen Mobley, Do- lores Huber, Elizabeth Layman. Unphotographed — Betty Jean Walcutt, Joan Knight, Florence Lunghi. Alpha Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Sigma National Sorority was founded at Fairmont State January 17, 1948. Before this date the group was known as the Sigma Theta Rho. During the past year the Pi Kappas held their annual hayride with the Zeta Sigma. They also joined with the Other Greeks for the Panhellenic Christmas dance, and also held a coffee for the faculty during the yuletide season. Other activities include the Panhellenic song festival, bake sales, and spring dance. Officers for the 1954 year are: Anna Jean Wilson, president; Sally Vangilder, vice president; Eileen Mobley, secretary; Dolores Huber, treasurer; Elizabeth Layman, publicity editor; Joan Knight, sergeant at arms; Mary Salvaris, keeper of the archives; advisor, Mrs. Paul Opp. Patronesses are Mrs. Helen Pence, Mrs. Marian Car- michael, Mrs. Lois Weihe, Mrs. Mary Potesta, and Mrs. Nancy Elliott. New preps for 1954 are Sandra Thomas, Nola Snay, Marguerite Bennett. Pi Kappa Sigma ranked second in the vie for the scholarship cup. IT K T dt THE DELTA SIGMA EPSILON has engaged in several activities during the year. The Founder ' s Day banquet in September began the year ' s activities. This was followed by the annual gift to Leporsium in Carville, Louisiana. Rush parties were held during the first semester at which time new pledges were chosen. Christmas activities began with a Christ- mas party with the alumnae of the sorority as well as actives in attendance. The Delta Sigs also sponsored a Christmas party at the Children ' s Shelter in Fairmont. The group also went caroling during the yuletide season. A Christmas dance was held in conjunction with the Joint Panhellenic. In May a Mother-Daughter banquet was held. The year ' s activities ended with the Spring Formal. The officers of the Delta Sigma Epsilon include: President, Joanne Tobin; Vice President, Sue White; Corresponding Sec- retary, Phyllis Pallotta; Recording Secretary; Shirley Dingo; Treasurer, Arlene Marteney Decker; and Sergeant-at-Arms and Chaplin, Martha Patterson. A 44 Left to Right— Arlene Decker, Mary Lee Mil- ler, Phyllis Pallotta, Sue White, Shirley Dingo. Kneeling— Joan Tobin. wmm II — f mm to miMim ' tmA afefea First Row, left to right— Albert Tennant, Eugene Malatarra. Second Row— Tom Merandi, Joe Hodges, Rlaine Morton, Don Delaney. Third Row— Doug McVicker, Fred Bon- venuto, Jim DiFlorio, Dr. Boyd Howard. K The officers of the Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity are: President, Blaine Morton; Vice President, Eugene Malaterra; Secretary, Donald Delaney; Treas- urer, Albert Tennant; Sgt. at Arms. Douglas McVicker; Advisors, Dr. Boyd How- ard, Mr. Hayden Carmichael, and Dr. Charles Elliott. The first event of the year was the annual fall party for the Children ' s Shelter group, another one is planned for Easter. The fraternity sponsored a Fal- con night, the annual Colonial Ball, and the Spring Formal. Kappa Sigma Kappa, in connection with Professor Haught, sponsored the Heart Fund Drive in memory of Dr. Charles Moore Roberts, late advisor of the fraternity. Mr. Elliott, Mr. Carmichael, and four other new members were initiated into the fraternity during the first semester. K 45 Xi Chapter of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity started this year with a very small membership, but has increased since second semester rushing. The first major activity of the opening term was the publication of the student directory. First semester we initiated two new members, Richard Miller and Thomas Shaver. Some of the many activities of Sigma Tau Gamma this semester have been: letters to American POW ' s who accepted communism, attending the conclave at Indiana, Pa., Stag party at home of Jim Thompson, and a Party for our Sister Sorority Alpha Delta Chi. Our group is the oldest national fraternity on the hill and of this heritage we are very proud. Officers this year have been: President: Archie McLaughlin; Vice President: Jack Belt; Secrtary: Charles Burley; Treasurer: Charles Phillips; Sgt. at Arms Jimmy Thomp- son. Second semester officers have been: President: Charles Burley; Vice Presi- dent: Archie McLaughlin; Secretary: Thomas Shaver; Treasurer; Thomas Phillips; Sgt. at Arms Jim Thompson. Sifywta i ace tfamma First Row, left to right— Paul Grake, John Belt, Charles Phillips, Archie McLaughlin, Bill Christopher, Charles Burley, Richard Cottrill. Second Row— Pat Bower, Seba An- derson, Harold Adams, James Thomp- son, Paul Rankin, Keith Holt, Harley Beall, Dr. C. A. Lindley, Sherman Fulks, Jr. %efa Sc tymti First Row, left to right-Bill Phillips, John White, Kenneth Bol- yard, Dale Hounshell, Mob Martin, Leo Gower, Royce Pauley. Back Row— Karil Balderson, Dick Schamp, Dave Larimer, George Griswold, Eddie Quattro, Don Seay, Allen Frazee, John Mankelwicz. The activities of the Zeta Sigma Fraternity began with the annual Fall Smoker, which was held in the old cafeteria. Also, during the first semester there was the informal and formal initia- tion. The fraternity also has a basketball team in the intra-mural league. The second semester opened with the fraternity sponsor- ing a Falcon Night and the following week we held our second smoker. In March a dinner was held and in May the fraternity attended its annual formal dance. During the year, 15 new mem- bers were initiated. Officers for the 1954 year are: President— Dale Hounshell; Vice President— Dave Larimer; Secretary— Jack White; Treasurer —Karil Balderson; Sgt. at Arms— Edward Quattro; Prep Master -Bill Phillips. 47 nce upon a ' r ' iw.. V - ' Wv, • y •fcfc. - •i ,o ,.. 7 « .•  5L L. .. v £ .-, v- . f ,r. o, ,„ ,  -, ucM A 5 i « wS ir ' W-,AW. ' «- ' „,. Wi, . ' u. ■ . T. • Beverly Banko . . . Sweetheart of T.B.I February 14, 1954 48 !cuc lota B First Row, left to right— Bob Taylor, Edward Snyder, Robert Ewald, Ernest Rider, Donald Hamilton, Sam Houston. Second Row— Michael Romino, John Killian, Claude Kendall, Mar- shall Neptune, Sam Cutshall, Fred Radebaugh. Third Row— Michael Forte, Kenny Lemley, Bernard Spencer, Don Doddrill, Ray Barber, Walter Phillips, Mr. C. D. Haught, Walter Moore. Fourth Row-Tom McDonald, Bob Price, Hobart Foster, Ernest Moore, Don Halpenny, Skip Jarrett, Bichard Smith. Fifth Row-Howard Charlton, Alfred Uveges, William Hunsicker, Paul Poling, Jo Bert Alban, Nelson Elliott, Kermit Combs. THE TAU BETA IOTA is the oldest fraternity on the campus, having been organized in the spring of 1925. The fraternity was founded for the pur- pose of creating a college spirit among the entire student body, and for the pro- motion of friendship in social and school activities. It is a policy of the fraternity for the members to engage in athletic en- deavors and all other extra-curricular activities. The value of a good academic standing is also highly stressed. A number of social activities and entertainments are sponsored annually by the TBI. This year the TBI ' s opened their season ' s activities by capturing first place among numerous float entries in the Dad ' s Day parade. It has been customary to award a trophy to the top high school band participating in the parade; this year Mannington High School received top honors. On the same day a coffee was held for all TBI ' s alumni and fathers. The TBI sponsored the Harvest Ball which proved a success. The fraternity contributed much to the annual Tag show in cooperation with the Gamma Chi Chi and Alpha Delta Chi. The Sweetheart Dance was in February, at which time the fraternity sweetheart, Beverly Banko, reigned. Climaxing the year ' s activities will be the Spring Formal. The presiding officers are: President, Richard Smith; Vice-President, Ernest Rider; Secretary, Raymond Barber; Treasurer, Edward Snyder; Sergeant-at-Arms, Walter Phillips; Chaplin, Donald Halpenny; Sponsors, John Thomas Evans, George Turley, Cleo D. Haught, A. Paul Davisson, Lawrence Wallman, and George Hunt. 49 iMav m fiMH ■■ v. ttSffi ssa as ska $ First Row, left to right-Fatty Thomas, Rosemary Brunetti. Second Row— Dclores Haught, Burnell Lynch, Dora O ' Brien. Third Row— Mr. George Turley, Mr. L. A. Wallman. Fourth Row— Mr. Jerry West. HONORARY DRAMATIC FRATERNITY, Alpha Psi Omega, is one of the largest national honorary fraternities in the United States. It was founded at Fairmont State College in 1925 with Dr. Paul Opp, national business manager of the fraternity, as one of the original founders. Vdta Pi First Row, left to right— Joanne Rob- ertson, Betty Poleway. Second Row— Anna J. Wilson, Betty Nuzum, Rose Daugherty. Third Row— John Makelwitz, Mr. John M. Taylor, Dr. Boyd Howard. National Education Honorary, Kappa Delta Pi, is open to all students in the field of education. 52 HONORARY ATHLETIC FRA- TERNITY, Lambda Alpha Sigma, is open to lettermen in any sport at FSC. Coach Wilford Squib Wil- son is advisor to the fraternity. First Row, left to right— Wilford Wilson, Blaine Morton, Dale Hounshell, Royee Pauley, Bob Martin, Leo Gower. Second Row— Kermit Combs, Dave Larimer, George Opron, Dick Smith, Allen Frazee, Mike Birmingham. Third Row— Mike Marko, Dick Schamp, Ernie Rider, Charlie Casto, Bill Phillips. THE BETA GAMMA chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma, honorary co- educational journalistic fraternity, celebrated its fifth birthday on March 18, 1954, at Fairmont State. To be a member of the Alpha Phi Gamma, students are required to work for two years on the Columns and Mound staff or be a journalism major or minor. Mr. C. R. House, Jr., is honorary advisor of the fraternity. FrasT Row, left to right— Patti Nixon, Elizabeth Layman, Nola Snay, Lorretta Stewart. Second Row-Prof. C. R. House, Galen Kyre, Bill Palmer, Richard Cottrill. rftfcfa, PAi famma pi First Row, left to right— Sue White, Vin Vangtal, Betty J. Wolcutt, Antoinette Sweet, Sandra Cutlip, Shirley Champ. Second Row— Claude Kendall, Eugene Mala terra, Nelda Summers, Anna Jean Wilson, Patty Kerns, Bette Poleway, Miss Elizabeth Terry. Third Row— Glenn Lough, John De Gardeyn, Edward Snyder, Sam Houston, Richard Johnson, William Hunsicker, Mary Jean LaRue. PI KAPPA PHI is the Language Honorary Fraternity at Fairmont State College. Its main purpose is to create understanding for the people of other nations. To further this aim, the members use their spare time learning about these countries through a variety of programs. This year we had an informal initiation of new members, took part on Campus Highlights, and sponsored a variety show. Language instructor, Miss Elizabeth Terry, has been our faculty advisor this year. Officers are: President, Betty Jean Wolcutt; Vice President, Sue White; Secretary, Sandra Cutlip; Treasurer, Dick Miller; and Sergeant -at -Arms, Claude Kendall. ' Pifamma Tttu Left to Right — Edward Snyder, Marie Pitrolo, Dr. Charles Lindley, Dr. Wayne Gray. Pi Gamma Mu is the honorary social science fraternity on campus at Fairmont State. First Row, left to right— Sally Coffman, Lucille Dabato, Imogene Louk, Jean Mathey, Joann Buchanan. Second Row— Mary Jean Scarletts, Nancy Zelt, Mary Sue Sandy, Rosemary Coceano, Deloris Lobuts, Mildred Hale. Third Row— Evelyn Talkington, Joyce Latham, Helen Kay Wells, Janice Scheerer, Marilyn Krick, Christine Kiester. THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB is composed of girls majoring or minoring in the field of Home Ec. These girls— the future homemakers— are very active featuring their own style shows and dinners during the school year. First Row, left to right-Beverly Fitzhugh, Louise Musgrove, Eve- lyn Tosti, Elizabeth Layman, Doloris Huber, Sally VanGilder, Joanne Robertson, Patti Nixon, Joan Seese. Second Row-Elizabeth Dixon, Mary Connor, Mary Francis, Joann? Hall, Elaine Tharp, Edna Knight, Mary Ann Fridley, Janet Metheny, Helen Hess, Joann Rogers, Mrs. Margaret Willard. Wit fa ?. 7 . THE FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA represent our educators of tomorrow. Through this organi- zation, the students have the op- portunity of getting better ac- quainted with the teaching pro- fession. TtJedey aoutdatioa THE WESLEY FOUNDATION is a group of Methodist students on the hill. They have sponsored many activities this year including: annual student dinner, Falconite, Pi Beta Kappa show, World Friend- ship banquet, and State Conference at Jacksons Mill. The group has sponsored meetings at various churches throughout the county. This year our foundation was represented in the State Conference by Joyce Latham who was elected to a state office. First Row, left to right— Patti Nixon, Mary Lou Rust, Walter Moore, Joyce Flint. Second Row— Norma Goode, Ireta Tusing, Charlotte Kelly, Reverly Fitzhugh, Katey Scott. Third Row— Norma Donham, Sally Porter, Patti Osborne, Mrs. Sam Garlotts, Mary Sue Johnson, Edna Rust. Fourth Row— Elizabeth Toothman, Elaine Travis, Barbara Gennery, Virginia Burdett, Nola Snay, Jane White. Fifth Row— Steve Steele, David Floyd. Sixth Row— Don Hershey, Jim Hamilton, Don Hamilton, Alvin Angle. Student First Row, left to right - N.ell Baxter, Patricia Police, Ramona Michael, Phyllis Wilson, Alice Murphy, Shirley Glover. Second Row- Anne Smith, Mary Ann Carbone, Nancy Davis, Mary Mercer, June Knisely, Nancy Hess, Elmira Wilson. Third Row-Barbara Wilson, Dorothy Updike, Nellie Henderson, Jean Trippett, Sue Bailey, Mary Stevenski. Fourth Row— Shirley Henderson, Jo Ann Murphy, Betty Hawkins, Dorothy Hughes, Ruby Merrifield, Caroline Claybour, June Corbin. Unphotographed— Sue Schneider. STUDENT NURSES from Fair- mont General Hospital attend FSC for many of their first semester classes. Throughout the year cap- ping ceremonies are held in the college auditorium. These girls also attend Falconites and other activi- ties on campus, supplementing the dances and social gatherings that are sponsored by them during the year. 7 Se First Row, left to right— Joyce Ken- nedy, Lee Hefner, Barbara Kennedy, Kay Bosley, Ann Johnson. Second Row — Diane Sweet, Flora Petro, Josephine Catania. THE FUTURE SECRETARIES OF FAIR- MONT, known as Fu-Se-Fa, are students in the office administration field. The officers of the club are: President, Joyce Thomas; Vice- President, Flora Petro; Secretary, Barbara Kennedy; Treasurer, Ann Johnson; Publicity Manager, Kay Bosley; Advisor, Dr. Marjorie Hunsinger. The outstanding project of the club every year is the sponsoring of a needy family at Christmas time. During the year the club holds an annual March dinner and a breakfast for graduating seniors. THE NEWMAN CLUB is a na- tional religious organization for the Catholic students on the hill. The club sponsored many activities this year including a dinner, Thanks- giving Dance, several communion breakfasts, religious films and guest priests from the Fairmont Deanery. Officers of the club are: President, Theresa Demus; Vice-President, Barbara Kennedy; Corresponding Secretary, Joyce Kennedy; Record- ing Secretary, Kay Bosley; Treas- urer, Mary K. Loria; Sergeant-at- Arms, Eugene LeDonne. The chap- lin this year was Father Patrick Gillooly of St. Peter ' s Catholic Church, Fairmont. First Row, left to right— Eugene LeDonne, Barbara Kennedy, Kay Bosley, Joyce Kennedy, Theresa Demus , George Griswald. Second Row— Delores Lobuts, Barbara Terange, Rosemary Coceano, Jean Reilly, Juanita Vigliance, Bette Poleway, Josephine Cantania. Third Row— Phyllis Murray, Carolyn Quenon, Angela Oliverio, Grace Oli- verio, Carmelia Campione, Mary Kay Loria, Barbara Insani, Vin Vangtal, Dorothy Oliverio. Fourth Row— Frances Elia, Rosemary Brunetti, Jo Monell, Marie Pitrolo, Elda Donofrio, Fred Bonvenuto, Dr. Lawrence. Fifth Row— Michael Romano, Bud Roick, Bill Hall, Joe Ross, Jim DeFlorio, Bob Ewald, Pat Bower. T d te g£cd THE FSC DEBATE TEAM is coached by Jerry J. West, assistant professor of speech. Members of the team are Nola Snay, Bill Palmer, Donna Ashcraft, Browne Bartlett, and Mildred Gemondo, alternate. The team participated in the North-South tournament at West Virginia University on February 26 and 27, and the West Virginia State Forensic Contest Tour- nament on April 23 and 24. The Fairmont team also traveled to California College, Pennsylvania, for a de- bate on March 19. Teams which have debated at FSC include Waynesburg College, California State College, and West Virginia University. The debate team also presented debates on Campus Highlights, the college radio program. First Row, left to right-Mr. George Moore, Dr. Paul Opp, Mr. Jerry J. West. Second Row-Nola Snay, Anna Jean Wilson, Donna Ashcraft, Wanda Bruce, Delores Haught. First Row, left to right— Daniel Clayton, Joe Diamond, Mr. Ken- neth Wise, Albert Tennant, Charles Peteshel, Lloyd Hall, J. Herbert Higginbotham. Second Row— Edward Cunningham, Douglas Mc- Vicker, John Killian, Donald Halpenny, Don Neptune, John Veltri, Joe Pellegrin. Third Row— Frances Raikes, Jack Hollandsworth, Perry Hardman, Glenn Lough, Anthony Eates, Tony Pasquale, Mr. Hayden Carmichael. THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB, though professional in make-up is open to any student on the Hill who is inter- ested in the field of Industrial Arts edu- cation. The club has been more active this year due to a larger number of students enrolled in the field. The club had a dinner in the fall to give prospec- tive members a chance to become ac- quainted with the club. Another dinner will be held in honor of the graduates in the spring. Several projects have been made for different organizations on the Hill. Also, the club is trying to establish a chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau, the Indus- trial Arts Honorary fraternity, at Fair- mont State College. This will provide a goal for all students to work for during their college career at Fairmont. Spon- sors and officers of the club are: Mr. C. W. Johnson, Mr. K. G. Wise; Presi- dent, Albert Tennant; Vice-President, Douglas McVicker, and Secretary-Treas- urer, Joe Pellegrin. Social Science First Row, left to right— Dr. Charles N. Elliott, Elizabeth Dixon, Donna Ashcraft, Shirley Champ, Marie Pitrolo, Dr. C. A. Lindley. Second Row — Edward Snyder, Vin Vangtal. Third Row— Dr. Searle F. Charles, Mike Mekenie, Pat Bower, Mr. George Moore, Dr. Wayne T. Gray, Burnell Lynch. THE SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB held its annual Social Science Conference during the second semester, at which Dr. Keenleyside, director general of the technical assistance administration, spoke. This was the eighteenth conference sponsored by the Social Science Club, Pi Gamma Mu, and the Social Science faculty. Officers of the club are: Presi- dent, Edward Snyder; Vice-president, Shirley Champ; Sec- retary, Marie Pitrolo; Adviser, Dr. Charles A. Lindley. THonfum M MORROW HALL, the women ' s dormitory, sponsored many activities during the school year. Among these were: Open house, September 21; Morrow Hall Christmas party, De- cember 2; Christmas Tea, December 10; Open House, February 22; and the Spring Formal. Officers of the house are: President, Dorothy Ressegger; Vice-President, Catherine Moats; Sec- retary, Barbara Terango; Treasurer, Mary K. Loria. The house mother is Mrs. Anna Herndon. Front Row, left to right— Mary Salvaris, Peggy Ann Kesling, Doris Lee Kesling, Barbara Terango, Shirley Romine, Sylvia Radebaugh, Patty Os- bourne, Sally Porter, Angela Oliverio. Second Row— Joan Knight, Karolyn K. Hood, Lorraine Ware, Imogene Gribble, Bette Hinton, Emogene Blankenship, Kathy Moats, Ann R. Parks, Delores Haught, Phyllis Knisely. Third Row-Katey Scott, Sadie West- fall, Dorothy Ressegger, Lee Hefner, Betty Moore, Mary Ellen Schroeder, Dorothy Groves, Carol Bell, Nancy Swisher, Christine Rosenberger. Fourth Row— Ann Johnson, Patty Lewis, Barbara Kimble, Gwendolyn Steele, Mary Woods, Carolyn Kimble, Mary K. Loria, Diane Sweet. First Row, left to right— Beverly Banko, Rose Mary Brunetti, Pat ty Thomas, Delores Haught, Elizabeth Dixon, Donna Ashcraft, Emily Roberts, Burnell Lynch. Second Row— Nancy Swisher, Edna Merle Rust, Nola Bejl, Nola Snay, Wanda Bruce, Joyce Kennedy, Kay Bosley. Third Row— Dixie Brown, Carolyn Quenon, Barbara Gennery, Patty Osborne, Sally Porter, Anna Jean Wilson, Barbara Kennedy. Fourth Row— Ann Fairman, Lenore Ridgley, Bud Roick, Vin Vangtal, Don Hershey, Ed Gregory, Bob Kincaid. 9 a e THE OFFICERS OF THE MASQUERS, dramatic organization at FSC, are: Presi- dent, Elizabeth Dixon; Vice-President, Bur- nell Lynch; Secretary -Treasurer, Donna Ashcraft. The Masquers have presented several plays this year including When Shakespeare ' s Ladies Meet and Sunday Costs Five Pesos, given at assembly; The Unsatisfactory Supper, a folk drama by Tennessee Williams, in which the charac- ters were: Baby Doll Bowman, Elizabeth Dixon; Archie Lee Bowman, Bud Roick; Aunt Rose, Patti Osborne. Also presented at the Masquers Show Shop on October 12 and 13 were If Men Played Cards As Women Do, a satirical skit by George S. Kaufman; the cast: Paul, Donald Hershey; Haddon, Don Shingleton; Cleo, Stanley Nuzum; Kenneth, Ronald Gregory; and The Search for Fleas, a farce-comedy by Gerome Spelvin, included in the cast were: Lulu Bottom, Norma Goode; Prof. McCrab- tree, Donna Ashcraft; Miranda Velvet, Sally Porter; Horace Jones, William Clark. Full- length plays presented were: Bertha, the Beautiful Typewriter Girl, and The Curi- ous Savage. Cast for Curious Savage : Florence, Carolyn Quenon; Hannibal, Bill Andrick; Fairy May, Wanda Bruce; Jeffrey, Rex Robinson; Mrs. Paddy, Pat Harless; Titus, Bill Clark; Samuel, Browne Bartlett; Lily Belle, Nancy Offut; Ethel, Nola Snay; Miss Willie, Lenore Ridgely; Dr. Emmett, Dick Gall. The play was directed by Jerry West and staged by L. A. Wallman. 60 College Theatre FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY MASQUERS REPERTOIRE COMPANY Has the Pleasure of Presenting a Revival of the Famous Melodrama BERTHA THE BEAUTIFUL TYPEWRITER GIRL OR TRIED, TRUSTED, and TRUE By Charles George DRAMATIS PERSONAE Mr. William Clarlc ____ _ as Daniel Desboro Desmond Mr. Donald Hershey _ as David Desmond Mr. Michael McAteer as _ Glenwood Garfield Mr. Jack Davis as Skeets ' ' Skinner Mr- Robert Ewald as _ Boswell Bancroft Miss Donna Ashcraft „ . as Blanche Bancroft Miss Lenore Ridgely .. as — . Bertha Bancroft Miss Dixie Brown as __ Clarice Claybourne Miss Patti Orborne as „_ Sally Silverthorne Miss Ernestine Roick - as Bridget O ' Casey SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Act I. The office of Daniel Desmond. A day in June. Act II. The same. Several months later. Act III. Scene 1. The home of the Bancrofts. An afternoon about one week later. Scene 2. The same. That night. Act IV. The same as Act Til. The next day. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC is furnished by the Fairmont College Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Walter Moore BETWEEN THE ACTS of the play a group of talented singers and entertainers. Miss Rosemary Brunetti _ _..„ Mr- William Reed Mtss Katie Scott _ ...: Mr. Harry Parrack Miss Peggy Ash Mr. Robert Ewald Accompanist, Miss Nelda Summers THE PRODUCTION STAFF Director _. .„._ Mr. L. A. Wallman Scenic Director ._.. „. Mr. J. J. West Make-up Director Mr. George H. Turley It is earnestly requested that the patrons of this theatre re- frain from eating peanuts during the scenes as it mars the per- formance and annoys the audience. This rule will be rigidly enforced. Children in arms not admitted. Ladies please remove your hats. % «%,, First Row, left to right— Shirley Seifrit, Katey Scott, Walter Moore, Mary Lou Lough, Joyce Flint, Mrs. Norma Donham. Second Row— Miss Mary R. Price, Clarisse Coffman, Jo Ann Neptune, Peggy Kesling, Mary Lou Rust, Mary K. Loria, Imogene Gribble, Mr. John T. Evans. Third Row— Mr. Richard S. Montague, James Atha, Nelda Summers, Eloise Mc- Laughlin, Peggy Ash, Harry Parrack. Fourth Row— James Neely, Keith Heck, Rob Haynes, Darrell Rruffey, Bill Seifrit, Bill Reed. Mswe THE MENC WAS organized for the ' students majoring or minoring in music. Music Educators National Conference is one of the largest groups on the hill and is one of the most active. This year they sponsored the De Volt sisters in a violin and harp concert. Officers of the club are: President, Joyce Flint; Vice-President, Peggy Ash; Secretary, Jean Monroe; Treasurer, Mary Kay Loria; Faculty Advisors, John T. Evans, Richard Montague, and Mary B. Price. 62 , , ' - m-f ■P! r - n n n o First Row, fe f fo right— Flora Rose Yost, Barbara Kennedy, Mary Lou Lough, Phoebe Schroeder, Joan Houston, Director John T. Evans, Peggy Ash, Jeanie Monroe, Edna Merle Rust, Katey Scott, Patty Thomas. Second Row— Elizabeth Dixon, Joyce Flint, Carolyn Crigler, Ruth Ware, Joan Seese, Jacqueline Carpenter, Mary Lou Rust, Bob Haynes, Richard Morris, Dan Rider, Kenneth Lemley, Donald Casteel, Jack Davis, Grant Lantz, Mary Jane French, Sallie Coffman, Peggy Keisling, Catherine Moats. Third Row— Sue Frashure, Nola Bell, Clorice Coffman, Joanne Pitzer, Bill Reed, Walter Moore, Michael Romino, Donald Hamilton, Jack White, Bob Tinnel, Donald Fergeson, James Atha, Harry Parrack, Ernest Rider, Shirley Seifrit, Nelda Summers, Estaline May, Helen Hess, Louise Musgrove. Fourth Row— Jane White, Doris Keisling, Mary Donham, Mary K. Loria, Imogene Gribble, Don Delaney, William Desist, Don Cheverant, Robert Ewald, Alvin Angle, Bill Seifrit, Dick Holliday, Keith Heck, Carroll Little, Charles Hanfe, Eloise McLaughlin, Jo Ann Neptune, Norma Goode, Eleanor Arnett, Jeanne Pitzer. ?. s. e 5. e First Row, left to right— James Nunley, Charles Worren, Joan Houston, Imogene Gribble, Shirley Woods, Sue White. Second Row— Joann Seese, Estaline May, Helen Hess, Ann John- son, Mary Lou Lough, Keith Hack, Gary Wilson, Rose Mary Morris, Mary Connor, Hobart Foster, Mary K. Loria. Third Row— Jeanne Monroe, Clarisse Coffman, Dan Dragoo, Bill Reed, Alfred Uveges, Charles Haufe, Joyce Flint, Peggy Ash, Alvin Angle, Ernest Rider, Harry Parrack, Robert Haynes, James Atria, Janet Matheny, Mary Lou Rust, Helen Jean McCarty. Fourth Row— Drum Major, Walter Moore; Adrianne Hawkins, Millie Smith, Connie Price, Delores Haught, Sam Thomas, Jane White, Gillie Haught, Arnold Weese, Phil Hayes, Stan Skarzinski, Shirley Seifrit, Sandra Cutlip, Head Majorette, Beverly Banko; Ann Parks, Bob Ewald, Director, Mr. Richard Montague. Unphotographed— Nelda Summers, Katey Scott. 64 tZue t .detune Miss Lenore Ridgley, freshman, was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1954 at the dance held in the College Blue Room February 20. The queen ' s court consisted of Barbara McAvoy, senior, left; Juanita Viglianco, junior, center; and Mary Jane Lemley, sophomore, right. I ; s. e. % v Fairmont State College has always been proud of its cheer- leaders and the ones of 1953-54 offer no exception. One of the hardest working groups on the campus, they have worked diligently to promote school spirit . Regular practice sessions are held as can be seen by their intricate formations and mastered cheers. The Senior of the enthusiastic trio is Lee Hefner (center). She has served F.S.C. well for four years and has proven in every way to be a really superb cheerleader. Our cute, petite junior representative is Patty Thomas (left). She was elected to the job this year. Patty has an unexhaustable supply of pep and ambition which makes her outstanding. Ann McCord (right) is our Freshman on the squad. She is known to be full of pep and energy. Ann will no doubt emerge as one of Fairmont State ' s finest cheerleaders. 66 fco9 e s D oP fo c° nS n Opened AA-6 Falcons Whip Salem, 19-6 • .0 s «t o N c  ? • f 5 v Falcons Defeat Bobcats, 20-7 fo SPENCER BONVENUTO FRAZEE gr jj ELLIOTT FAIRMONT STATE ' S DEFEND- ING WEST VIRGINIA INTERCOL- LEGIATE CONFERENCE CHAM- PIONS commenced their defense of the crown at Laidley field in Charleston by bowing to the Golden Eagles of Morris Harvey to the tune of 14-6, on Sept. 26. The Falcons scored their only touchdown in the second period after Morris Harvey had scored in the initial period. It was the Golden Eagles ' third victory of the cam- paign. FAIRMONT STATE LED BY FULLBACK NICK MOREMAN AND QUARTERBACK JOHN BRZUZY emerged victorious over a stubborn Pioneer outfit from Glen- ville at East-West Stadium, Satur- day, Sept. 3. During the first half the Falcons totaled 12 points to Glenville ' s 6. The third quarter showed much hard playing but neither team scored. In the last quarter both teams scored a touchdown with Glenville collecting the extra point to make the final score 18-13, Fairmont. MARTIN TONKOVICH FIGHTING ALL THE WAY FAIRMONT ' S FALCONS DROPPED A GAME TO WEST LIBERTY at the Island Stadium in Wheeling on Oct. 10. It was the first loss of the year for the Falcons who had two wins under their belts. The first quarter of the game was hard fought and ended with neither team scoring. In the second quarter West Liberty pushed over the goal and converted the extra point. Fair- mont ' s comeback with a touchdown in the last quarter was short lived as West Liberty added 13 points to their total, and the game ended with a score of 20-7 for West Liberty. AT THE ANNUAL DAD ' S DAY GAME ON OCT. 17, 2000 SPEC- TATORS jammed the stadium here to see the Fairmont Falcons put on a splendid exhibition of ball han- dling as they beat down the Con- cord team 36-0. In the first period Concord showed signs of putting up a stiff opposition with neither team being able to score. Their strength began to ebb in the second quarter as the Falcons put on the pressure and collected 10 points. The third period found the Concord team still pointless, while the Falcons added 6 points to their total. In the last quarter Fairmont began to move and the Concord team fell back time after time. When the final whistle blew, the score stood at 36-0, Fairmont. DiFLORIO ALBAN MORTON ROSS SEAY TWO BRILLIANT RUNS BY HALFBACK NICK MOREMAN, and a stalwart defense led by center line-backer Bill Hayhurst was enough to give the Falcons a 19-6 confer- ence win over stubborn but out- classed Salem on October 24, at Salem. The game was hard fought with Salem drawing first blood midway in the second quarter, but the Fal- cons came back to win, scoring in each of the final three stanzas. THE FAIRMONT STATE COL- LECE FALCONS SPOILED WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN ' S annual homecoming celebration by downing the stubborn Bobcats to the tune of 20-7 before 2000 homecoming fans at Buckhannon. Led by the running of Sophomore back Nick Moreman, the Falcons scored in the first, third, and final quarters to take their fourth West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference victory and close the league cam- paign with a respectable 4-2 record. MOREMAN BRZUZY IN THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON THE FALCONS DROPPED CALIFORNIA STATE 20-13 in a home game here on November 7. The Falcons jumped to a- quick lead in the first quarter gaining 13 points and held the upper hand the rest of the game. The third quarter gave California State 7 points but the stubborn Falcons fought back in the last pe- riod with neither team scoring and the game ended with the Falcons victorious. SEASON ' S RECORD FSC 6 Morris Harvey 14 FSC 18. Glenville 13 FSC 7 West Liberty 20 FSC 36 Concord FSC 19 Salem 6 FSC 20 W. Va. Wesleyan 7 FSC 20 California State 13 BIRMINGHAM LAUGHLIN ' t- ' % HAYHURST HOUNSHELL 1 Wilford R. Wilson has a fine record at Fair- mont State as a student, teacher and head of the Athletic Department. Squibb , as he is known in the collegiate ranks, was a three-sport star while he attended Fairmont State and is a vet- eran of World War II. Mr. Wilson was ap- pointed assistant to the Athletic Director in 1939 and was moved to head coach of all sports in 1940. Under Mr. Wilson ' s guidance, Fairmont swept to successive conference championships in basketball during 1947 and 1948, and in 1949 the Falcon machine was crowned tournament cham- pions. In addition to his duties as Athletic Direc- tor, Mr. Wilson coaches the Falcon baseball team which has one West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference Championship win under its belt. Wilford R. Wilson Gary McCutcheon Though we often think of athletes as always being shrouded with glory, we should remember that they too must bear the burden of toil. In some cases when athletes are seasoning them- selves for actual competition, unforeseen acci- dents occur which may result in a severe sacri- fice on the part of the player. Gary McCutcheon was the victim of such an accident this past year and the Mound Staff sin- cerely believes Gary ' s picture should be included in the 1954 edition of our College year book. Gary played hard and was a promising football prospect before he was sidelined with a broken leg suffered in a practice session before the sea- son started. Gary is not the first to be injured, nor will he probably be the last, and it is with his picture that we symbolize and pay tribute to all the players at Fairmont State, past, present, and fu- ture, who take their positions in their respective sports, and without regard to injuries and sacri- fices, uphold the interest and respect due the Fairmont State College Athletic Program. 70 DALE HOUNSHELL, a Senior at Fairmont State and a regular on the Falcon team for three years, was elected to the All Conference Team for the third time. Hounshell hails from Cumberland, Md., and although he only weighs 145 pounds he more than makes up for this by his fighting spirit. Fairmont State will lose a good player and a good sport when Hounshell graduates. 1 NICK MOREMAN, a veteran from Fairmont East, was elected to the All Conference Team in his first year with the Falcons. Nick is a Sophomore and saw a lot of action this year, ending the season as high point man. Nick is noted for his hard driving, fast runs, and very reliable quick kicking. ALLEN FRAZEE, a Junior, has played with the Falcons for three years. Frazee, who comes from Point Marion, Pa., has shown his ability at the end position to earn his first All Conference. Al seems to stretch a mile when in doubt about a pass and has helped the Falcons over many danger spots. BILL HAYHURST, a Senior at Fair- mont State, is probably one of the best linemen the Falcons ever had. He was elected to the Conference for the first time and has been a regular with the Falcons for three years. Bill is an ex- ceptionally good line-backer with an un- canny skill at deciphering enemy plays. Bill graduated from Fairmont East. He will be missed by graduation. 71 jt ' -- 1 First Row, Ze f fo right— Nelson Elliott, Bernard Spencer, Blaine Morton, Dick Tonkovich, Joe Ross, Bill Hayhurst, Dale Hounshell, Bob Martin, Charles Robinson, and Joe Alban. Second Row, kneeling— Sports Publicity Director, Galen Kyre; Jim Spiro, Larry Rankin, ' Dick Laughlin, Nick Moreman, Jack Binnix, John Brzuzy, John Devore, Paul Anderson, Frank Gearde, Fred Bonvenuto, Jim De Florio, Jerry Neal, Bob McCutcheon, Leo Gower, Manager. Third Row— Assistant Coach Paul C. Davis, Jim Stevens, Phil Hayes, Mike Birmingham, Frank Mangano, Bill Dempsey, Bob Madison, Don Seay, Jack Stalnaker, Tom Cross, Gene Wilson, Dave Riggs, Bob Jenkins, Junior Bollinger, Dale Ayers, Allen Frazee and Coach Harold S. Duvall. Coach Harold Deacon ' Duvall (Mt nii Coach Duval came to Fairmont State from Rivesville High just two years ago and has proved to be a coach of Cham- pions as his Falcons went undefeated in 1952. This year the team had a 5-2 rec- ord which makes the total record 11-2. With many promising prospects Coach Duvall is hoping for an eyen better sea- son next year. 72 First Row, left to right-Coach Paul Davis, James Villinger, Howard Charlton, Richard Schamp, Blaine Morton, Nicky Moreman. Second Row— John Brzuzy, Jack Mclntyre, Thomas Janicki, Richard Miller, Grant Lantz, Ernest Rider. S«A6ed U Coach Paul Pi Davis xrx t Fairmont 80 Glenville 83 Fairmont 72 Wesleyan 71 Fairmont 69 Alderson-Broaddus 77 Fairmont 83 Potomac State 73 Fairmont 82 Shepherd 83 Fairmont 85 Alderson-Broaddus 99 Fairmont 73 Davis Elkins 76 Fairmont 80 Bethany 78 Fairmont 78 California 92 Fairmont 82 Salem 100 Fairmont 83 California State 87 Fairmont 104 Salem 115 Fairmont 74 Davis Elkins 102 Fairmont 89 West Liberty 104 Fairmont 90 Beckley 94 Fairmont 77 Concord 82 Fairmont 74 Glenville State 91 Fairmont 79 West Liberty 74 Fairmont 68 Bethany 67 Fairmont 73 Concord 68 Fairmont 100 Wesleyan 93 Fairmont 85 Morris Harvey 92 73 No. 1— Blaine Morton No. 2— Howard Charlton No. 3— Grant Lantz No. 4— James Villinger No. 5— Nick Moreman No. 6— Thomas Janicki No. 7-Ernest Rider No. 8-Richard Miller No. 9— Richard Schamp No. 10— Jack Mclntyre No. 11— John Brzuzy £5 11 10 % K c • , - -v r , J.JL ir . I ' ■ ■ PR«J1In . 4- ' ( i ,v ° w w - First Row, left to right-]im Miller, Joe Retton, Dale Hounshell, Jim Cherocci, Tom Merandi, Rlaine Morton, Charley Merieo. Second Row-Leo Gower, Manager; Charley Casto, Carl Gouzd, Mike Marko, Dave Larimer, George Opron, Royce Pauley, Wilford R. Wilson, Coach. gw 1954 SCHEDULE April : 3— W.V.U at Morgantown 7— Alderson-Broaddus at Fairmont 9— Salem : at Salem 13-Davis Elkins at Elkins 15— Little Creek Amphibs— at Little Creek, Va. 16— Naval Air Station Flyers.— at Norfolk, Va. 17— Naval Station Bluejackets at Norfolk, Va. 19— Naval Station Bluejackets. ...at Norfolk, Va. 24— Glenville at Fairmont 29— W. Va. Tech at Montgomery 30— Concord at Athens May: 1— Morris Harvey at Charleston 5— Alderson Broaddus at Fairmont 8— Wesleyan at Buckhannon 13— Davis Elkins ___.at Fairmont 15— Glenville at Glenville 17— Wesleyan at Fairmont LAST YEAR ' S RECORD Fairmont 9 Glenville 2 Fairmont 11 Salem 4 Fairmont 15 W. Va. Wesleyan 1 Fairmont 3 California 4 Fairmont 11 Alderson-Broaddus 10 Fairmont 21 Glenville 6 Fairmont 19 California 16 Fairmont 2.._. W. Va. Wesleyan 8 Fairmont 5 Alderson-Broaddus Fairmont 10 Davis Elkins 14 Won 7, Lost 3 Conference: Won 6, Lost 2 76 First Row, left to righr-Phil Hayes, Richard Hicks, jerry Hobbs, Robert Kaufman, Nelson Elliott, Bill Watts, Richard Hixon, Jim Stevens. Second Row-Coach Paul C. ( Pi ) Davis, Jim Orr, Dick Smith, Junior Bollinger, Bob Madison, Dennis Kirby, Sal Vespoint, Nick Moreman, Ernie Rudy and Manager Joe Ross. tac Through the efforts of Coach Paul Davis, Fair- mont State now has a new track as well as a track team. Both are relatively new at the Col- lege, with the track being used for the first time last year, after a brief dedication. We all hope that the sport and the track itself will grow in both name and use. A picture of last year ' s track team appears in this issue because the Mound goes to press before the season begins. Below is a schedule of this year ' s meets and a record of last year ' s scores. LAST YEAR ' S RECORD Fairmont 47 Maryland State College 25 Fairmont 87 Maryland State College 45 Fairmont 65% Davis and Elkins 57 Fairmont 65%.... W. Va. Wesleyan IIY2 Fairmont WVIC Tourney (second) 31% Won 4, Lost 1954 SCHEDULE April: 7— Wesleyan at Buckhannon 23— Wesleyan _ ____ at Fairmont 30— Frostburg __.at Fairmont May: 6— Frostburg at Frostburg 10-1 1-Bethany at Bethany Oglebay Park Wheeling 77 lemUb April : 7- 9- 23-24- 26- 27- May: ' 1- 3- 5- 8- 10-11 1954 SCHEDULE -California at California -Salem at Salem -Frostburg at Fairmont -Salem at Fairmont -Bethany . at Fairmont -Wesleyan at Fairmont -California at Fairmont -Bethany at Bethany -Wesleyan at Buekhannon -Oglebay Park at Wheeling Fihst Row: left to right-Jack White, Dave Deliggi, Robert Taylor, Walter Moore. Second Row: Rob Hare, John Tennant, Dr. C. A. Lindley, Pete Doran, Alfred Uveges. LAST YEAB ' S BECORD Fairmont 3 California 6 Fairmont 8— - — W. Va. Wesleyan 1 Fairmont 3 Salem 6 Fairmont 3 Bethany 6 Fairmont 1 — California 8 Fairmont 1 ... W. Va. Wesleyan 2 Fairmont 4 _. Bethany 5 Won 2, Lost 5 t 78 yo o Left to Right— Al Scartz, Tony Eates, Don Hamilton, Oscar Lichillo, Frank Pizatelli, Jean Rogers, Coach. fyti LAST YEAR ' S RECORD Fairmont 15- Salem Fairmont 13 Glenville 2 Fairmont 13 Salem 2 Fairmont 7 West Liberty 8 Fairmont 12 J Glenville y 2 Fairmont 15 Salem Fairmont ? West Liberty ? WVIC: Won Championship Won 5, Lost 2 1954 SCHEDULE rr- S X A P riI: Sk _ 23-Glenville, West Liberty, Salem at Fairmont 30-Glenville: at Glenville C (tf£? j May: C M 1-Wesleyan at Fairmont JgP 3-Salem at Salem 7 51 4-W. Liberty at W. Liberty fifflf] q 8-Wesleyan at Wesleyan •v ggjfe X,,,, 10 -11- WVIC Tourney ..at Oglebay Park 79 it ld t to M deau, M T Y ase ' e 7 c c c 9 G 1  ety- 82 s a, t k e c i e s a c ■ B nk ™ ° P. at ers, e. 83 WHITEHALL SCHOOL . m pmmmuimmmmm HICKMAN RUN SCHOOL WHITE SCHOOL JAYENNE SCHOOL Student 7eac£e i4, One of the most important jobs of the Educa- tion Department of Fairmont State College is the training of teachers. This program not only takes place on the campus, but it reaches out into the country as student teachers go forth to get actual experience in working with children. This is done under the supervision of a classroom teacher. The county is very co-operative in let- ting the college use its schools as training centers. This year the four elementary training cen- ters are Whitehall, and Hickman Run as rural schools; Jayenne and White as urban schools. Below are Sara Vangilder teaching at Jayenne, left; Florence Lunghi teaching at Hickman Run, right; and Joanne Robertson at White, right. I . 11 Elizabeth Rinehart ... _White School Martha Patterson White School Elaine Barbour .Whitehall School Delores Lobuts Jayenne School Francis Elia Whitehall School Left to Right— FTA style show held in February . . . Florence Lunghi, Joan Seese, Evelyn Totsi, Elizabeth Dixon and Louise Musgrove. . . . One of the FTA bulletin board arrangements. ... An FTA plan- ning committee . . . Mary Francis, Elaine Tharpe, Edna Knight and Mary Connor. ffit Ptvtadc . . . W54 Prettiest girl, Beverly Banko . . . Handsomest man, Bob Shackle- ford . . . Best Dancers, Sandra Cutlip and Walter Moore . . . Peppiest, Lee Hefner and Leo Gower . . . Friendliest, Shirley Seifrit and Bill Phillips . . . Best athletes, Ann McCord and Nick More- man . . . Best actress, Lenore Bidgely . . . Best Actor, Bill Clark . . . Cutest Couple, Beverly Banko and Dick Smith . . . Most bene- ficial to school, Nelda Summers . . . Most Polite, Anna Jean Wilson and Frank Mangano . . . Best dressed, Jackie Sandeau and Vin Vangtal . . . Nicest Smile, Mary Jane Lemley and Peter Doran. 86 Thanks go to Bill Palmer, the Business Manager, and to our advertisers ivho helped bring this stroll through time to a comple- tion. We hope this book ivill serve to store a treasure of memories for you as you continue down the road of years. THE MOUND STAFF 88 Congratulations! Class of ' 54 extends sincere wishes for your continued success % Greater Fairmont Bakery, Inc. ' MUSIC Gaston Avenue at Eighth Street CONN - HOLTON - OLDS Telephone 104 Fairmont, W. Va. Band Instruments BALDWIN KIMBALL ALWAYS FRESH AT YOUR - Pianos — LOCAL GROCER ' S D Banquet Bread FAWLEY MUSIC and Rolls STORE FAIRMON T, W. VA. 89 You Like To Entertain • IN LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS • WITH EXCELLENT SERVICES • AT A CONVENIENT PRICE THEN BRING YOUR PARTIES TO US THE FAIRMONT HOTEL UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF H. 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