Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1955 volume:

yw v I - • ■•■ - ■ f- v X v J - r : - y A r 3K V ♦MTrV ' : « ? V X N o X. X • l C ?%s : V- i XX V Jf w ' i % J s • % i Id y F V.) « , m!U3S sw ■V ' $x X % ' ::: t V fc ifc . % . z0 m v r € ( Icf RECORDS -HIGHLIGHTS of 1955 ft ft IRMONT ATE COLLEGE o n Fa 1 r m - r,1 West Vi r c; 1 ri 1 a. aACe, @o tte tt Mound Staff Page 3 Dedication page 4 Administrators page 6 Faculty page 10 Seniors —.page 17 Juniors _ page 29 Sophomores page 31 Freshmen page 34 Columns staff page 38 Organizations page 39 Student teachers page 56 Sports page 67 Snaps — page 84 Calendar ...page 90 Advertisements page 95 Seated, left to right— Ann Fairman, Elaine Tharp, Barbara Gennery, Joanne Hall, Sandra Thomas, Evelyn Talkington, Joan Holbert. Standing— Mary Connor, James Ely, Jack Stockwell, Ireta Tusing, Mary Margaret Mazza, Joy Sloter, Miss Rhodes. Unphotographed— Grace Oliverio, Mary Lee Hood, Tom Anderson, Albert Tennant, Don Gates, Dawn McMaster. The Mound staff with Miss Lillian Rhodes as advisor has been more than busy this year preparing the annual. The first planning meeting of the year was in September, at that time the specific jobs were assigned. The members worked at noon hour in the Mound room, after school in the Journalism room, or at home in their spare time. This year much of the art work in the book was done by members of the various art classes and other art students. It is our sincere hope that this Mound will leave you with many worthwhile memories. If you the students of Fairmont State enjoy this annual as much as wc have in being able to put it out, we are certain that our time and effort has indeed been profitable. Editor in Chief Joanne Hall Assistant Editor Barbara Gennery Senior Editors Elaine Tharp Grace Oliverio Sandra Thomas Ireta Tusing Class Editors Mary Margaret Mazza Mary Connor James Ely Organization Editors Mary Lee Hood Evelyn Talkington Ann Fairman Art Editors Joy Sloter Dawn McMaster Tom Anderson Snapshots Albert Tennant Sports Editor . Don Gates Business Manager Joan Holbert Advisor M ISS Lillian Rhodes DecUc4tia t The members of the 1955 Mound Staff take this opportunity to dedicate this book to the graduating class, who have attained such high scholarship and lead- ership. We feel that too many times there are students who are never recognized for their success, so in this way we can recognize every member of the class in dedicating The Mound to you. To those students who have reached their goal- Graduation— We say congratulations and many years of happiness ' and success to you. We have tried to present the material in this book in such a manner that it will be pleasing to the reader. The theme of the annual is a tape recorded ac- count of the events of the school year. The staff is grateful to the printers, faculty, students, and anyone who has cooperated in helping us publish our book. We have more than enjoyed working on the annual for you, the faculty, and students of Fairmont State College. r ' Pie idcftt JOHN W. PENCE The President of a college is a big position and one which car- ries much responsibility. We can be proud of our president— be- cause he has served us faithfully as an administrator, and aims to make this a bigger and better college. John Wesley Pence first served as President of Fairmont State in 1952. He came to the college in 1926 as instructor in Political Science and Economics. From 1928 to 1947 he served as Dean of Men. During 1947-48 while President Joseph Rosier was serving in the U. S. Senate, he served as acting President. In 1947 he became Dean of the College until 1952 when he was appointed as President. rfdnti iC t%citia t v : -.. ' . ■ ♦: f v L 4BM 0 I , l Sitting, left to right— Otis H. Milam, Jr., Registrar; Margaret Ellen Copeland, Dean of Women; John W. Pence, President; Wayne S. Martin, Director of Student Affairs; Gilbert Kites, Librarian. Standing— E. E. MeWhorter, Business Manager; George K. Hunt, Dean of Instructions. .di uvuf, S z First Row, Left to right— Ruth Yerace, Mary Alice Hupp, Dorothy Meyer, Patricia Tennant. Second Row— Adain Harris, Gilbert Fites, Librarian. %5ft Sitting, left to right— Nell Pritchard Carson, Elizabeth Meredith, Helen Glasscock, Retty Morris, Mary Ellen Radebaugh. Standing— Kathryn Smith, Maxine Howard, Emily Leaf, Anne Morgan. Unphotocraphed— Lenore Jacobs, Ruth Hawkins, Rose- mary Hess, Arlene McQuown, Rette Poleway. ci ffl Seated left to right-Ireta Tusing, Kathleen Seott, Bill Phillips, Dolores Haught, Juanita Viglianco. Standing- Mr. Turley, Paul Poling, Tom Janicki, Frank Mangano, Howard Charleton, Bob Shackelford, Elwood Shahan, Bobert Taylor. Student @ou tcil The governing body of Fairmont State, the Student Council is a most active group. This year the group sponsored the Freshman Mix, Back to School Dance, Inaugural Ball, senior day activities, Falconites, and annual Freshmen Court. This group serves as a committee to act on improvements for the school. One of the main improvements was the Student Lounge. It has hopes in the future of installing a television set in the Student Lounge. The Vice-President acts through the Student Council as the regulator of social activities. This organization also governs the school budget. The officers are nominated and elected by the student body. Officers this year were : President Bill Phillips Vice-President Dolores Haught Secretary Kathleen Scott Treasurer Paul Poling Sgt.-at-Arms Bob Shackelford ' P (f4ic€it SdecccUuM Sitting, left to right— Nelle E. Walters, A. B., M. A., Physical Education; Wilford R. Wilson, M. A., Physical Education. Standing— Harold S. Duvall, A. B., M. A., Physical Education; Anne M. Barry, A. B., M. S., Physical Education. Unphoto- graphed— Paul C. Davis, A. B. A. M., Physical Education. TKeeUcal Sta Harry C. Fleming, M. D., College Physician; Mildred F. Radford, R. N., College Nurse, transferred. Unphotocraphed— Josephine Willis, R. N., Col- lege Nurse. Ci «t x i Sitting, left to irght-William D. Creasy, B. S., M. A., Ph. D., Bot- any; Bobert Leon Carroll, A. B., M. S., Ph. D., Physics; B. P. Ward, A. B. M. Sc., Ph. D., Chemistry. Standing— Arthur Paul Davisson, B. S., A. B., M. S., Biology; Cleo DeForest Haught, M. Sc, Physical Science. tetony, Social Science, P c do f Seated, left to right— George Ward II, A. B., A. M., Philosophy and Psy- chology; Charles Alexander Lindley— Transferred; Alton Forest Raymond Lawrence, A. B., A. M., J. D., Political Science. Standing— Searle Franklin Charles— Transferred; George E. Moore, A. B., M. A., History; Wayne T. Gray, B. S., M. A., Ph. D., Social Science; Charles Ned Elliott, B. A., M. A., Social Science. Unphotoghaphed— G. Wayne Smith, A. B., M. A., Ph. D., History. ft Ci Q - V 1 Left to Right— Hayden M. Carmichael, B. S., M. S., Industrial Arts; Cyril W. Johnson, B. S., M. A., Industrial Arts; Kenneth G. Wise, B. S., M. A., Industrial Arts. First Row, left to right-Pearl Sands McCarty, A. B., A. M., Ed. D., Eng- lish; Marjorie Tate, B. S., A. M., English; Margaret Ellen Copeland, A. B., A. M., English. Second Row— Haddon S. Rhodes, A. B., A. M., English; Paul F. Opp, A. B., A. M., Ph. D., English; Kenneth Gibson Weihe, B. S., M. A., Ph. D., English; Albert Browning Halley— Transferred. £ayU 6, SducatioK turn i y i V4| Left to Right— Margaret Semanick Willard, A. B., M. A., Education; John Martin Taylor, A. B., A. M., Ed. D., Education; Clora Marple, A. B., A. M., Education; Edmund E. Collins, Ed. D., Education; Boyd Davis Howard, A. B., Ed. M., Ed. D., Education. Sututete rfnct O cce rfctmuti foatioK Left to Right— Edgar Norris Jaynes, A B., M. B. A., Business, Economics, and Retailing; Marjorie Hunsinger, A. B., M. A., Ph. D., Office Administration; Keith Edward Lucas, B. S., M. A., M. B. A., Ph. D., Business, Economics, and Retailing; Woodrow A. Potesta, B. S., L. L. B., Business and Economics. t ■-•;■,■■■■.-.•■ Eva Gertrude Hull, A. B., M- A., Home Economics; Edith Mae Mc- Cord, transferred; Melva Campbell Hess, A. B., M. S., Home Econ- omies. Unphotoghaphed — Doris Davis— Director of Food Services. irome £cort mic t 7H t6entatic Left to Bight— Ruth Ann Musick, B. S., M. S., Ph. D., Mathematics; Herman Arthur Shutts— Retired; Ele- anor M. Ford, B. S., M S., Mathe- matics and Physics. Unphotoghaphed —James LaBue, B. S., M. S., Mathe- matics. Sitting, left to right— Norma Hecker Donham, Artists Diplomas in organ and piano, Music; Lillian Rhodes, B. S., M. A., Art; Mary B. Price, Artists Diploma in Music. Standing— Richard Addison Mon- tague, B. M., M. M., Music; John Thomas Evans, A. B., B. M., M. M., Music; Fridtjof Schroeder, A. B., M. A., Art. THutic ?4 td rfit SfoeecA, fotvutattem, rfaet eutyuaact Sitting, left to right— Lawrence A. Wallman, A. B., M. A., Speech and Dramatics; Elizabeth Terry, A. B., M. A., Modern Languages; Albert B. Halley— Transferred. Standin g— George H. Turley, A. B., M. A., Speech; Jerry J. West, A. B., A. M., Ph. D., Speech and Dramatics; Clif- ford R. House, Jr., A. B., M. Ed., Journalism. Unphotographed— Quen- tin Bone, A. B., M. A., Ph. D., History and German. ■ 7 f¥a necomiay tZueett The senior elass representative, Nelda Summers, was crowned Queen of the annual Homecoming, sponsored by the Student Coun- cil. Nelda is very active in campus affairs being President of Alpha Delta Chi Sorority and a Blazer, Senior Women ' s Honorary. 16 m SetU i (fyate C fcceM, JUANITA VIGLIANCO President ROBERT EWALD Vice-President WILLIAM PALMER Secretary-Treasurer 17 LORETTA JOAN KNIGHT- Jo Bridgeport, W. Va. A. B. in Education Pi Kappa Sigma Secretary, Future Teachers of America. KATHLEEN SCOTT- ' Katey Philippi, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education M. E. N. C, Alpha Delta Chi, president, Panhellenic Representative, Blazers, Kappa Delta Pi, College Band, Col- lege Chorus, Womens Chorus, Secre- tary Student Council. GALEN S. KYRE- Gay Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. Journalism Sigma Tau Gamma, Sports publicity di- rector, Alpha Phi Gamma, Mound staff ' 47, Columns staff ' 47- ' 52, Let- terman ' s club, golf. MARY SUE SANDY- ' Susie Barrackville, W. Va. A. B. in Education Gamma Chi Chi, Tag Show, Freshman Counselor, Secretary of Summer School, Student Council, Sec.-Treas. of Sophomore Class, President of Home Economics Club. HELEN CAROLYN HESS- Hessie Kingwood, W. Va. A. B. in Education Alpha Delta Chi, Future Teachers of American, Kappa Delta Pi, Band. PAUL POLING Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Business Tau Beta Iota, Freshman Counselor, Treasurer of Student Council, Man- ager of Big Nickel, Vice President Student Council, Summer School. RORERT F. EWALD- Rob Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Business Administration Tau Beta Iota, College Choir, College Band, Newman Club President, Vice President Senior Class, Who ' s Who. JOHN DE GARDEYN- ' Deacon ' Point Marion, Penn. A. B. in Education Kappa Sigma Kappa, Pi Kappa Phi. 18 —.-« WILLIAM EDGAR PHILLIPS, JR.- Bill Ridgeley, W. Va. A. B. in Education President of Student Council, Treasurer of Student Council, Wesley Founda- tion, Freshman Counselor, Football, Basketball, Track, Zeta Sigma, Let- terman ' s Club, Frat Shows, Who ' s Who ' 54-55. ' rtP W ' WILLIAM DARRELL STUMP- Bill .Grantsville, W. History Major Pi Gamma Mu, Club. Social DOLORES ANN HAUGHT- Dee Fairview, W. Va. A. B. in Education Vice President Student Council, Past Vice President of Masquers; Vice President of Junior Class; Gamma Chi Chi, Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Psi Omega, Majorette, Society Editor Columns, Secretary to Athletic Department, Plays, Who ' s Who ' 54-55. MARY LOU RUST Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education Kappa Delta Pi Choir, Band, Women ' s Chorus, Splashers, Wesley Foundation, Masquers, Sigma Sigma Sigma, M. E. N. C. archie g. Mclaughlin Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Business Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, President of Sigma Tau Gamma ' 53, Bix Six Shows. DONALD LEE FERGUSON- Don Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Pi Gamma Mu, Social Science Club, Kappa Sigma Kappa, Choir. MARY JEAN MONROE- ' Jeanie ' Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education M. E. N. C, Choir, Band. LOUISE MUSGROVE- ' Weezie Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. in Education Alpha Delta Chi, First Vice President, Future Teachers of America, Wesley Foundation, Choir, Alpha Delta Chi, Monitor. 19 BLAINE E. MORTON Cumberland, Md. A. B. in Education Kappa Sigma Kappa, Football, Basket- ball, Baseball, Letterman ' s Club, Who ' s Who 1953-54. MARY SALVARIS Morgantown, W. Va. A. B. in Education Future Teachers of America, Pi Kappa Sigma. GLORIA JEAN MARTIN Shinnston, W. Va. A. B. in Education Future Teachers of America. JUANITA A. VIGLIANCO Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Office Administration Sigma Sigma Sigma Vice President, Fu- Se-Fa, Newman Club Vice President, Society Editor of Columns, Secre- tary-Treasurer of Junior Class, Presi- dent of Senior Class, Masquers, Home- coming Princess ' 54, Student Council, Who ' s Who. MARION J. HOLT- Bud Nutter Fort, W. Va. A. B. Sociology ANTHONY EATES- Monongah, W. Va. A. B. in Education Letterman ' s Club, President of Industrial Arts Club, Band. JUDITH WEST- Judy Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Women ' s Becreation Association, Hoc- key, Basketball, Sigma Sigma Sigma Vice President, Volleyball. WILLIAM G. MEREDITH- ' BilL Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Zcta Beta Phi President. 20 WARNER MORGAN Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Chemistry. CHARLES H. BURLEY- ' Charlie Worthington, W. Va. A. B. Education Sigma Tau Gamma President, Zeta Beta Phi, Intramural Sports, Wesley Foun- dation, Bix Six Shows, Band. FREDERICK J. RADEBAUGH- Fred Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Business Administration Tau Beta Iota, Publicity Director Tag Show. ELIZABETH ANNE DIXON- Liz Fairmont, W. Va. Gamma Chi Chi Vice President, Mas- quers, Alpha Psi Omega, Vice Presi- dent, Social Science Club, College Choir, Columns Staff, Future Teachers of America. NELDA GRACE SUMMERS Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education Student Body Vice President ' 53, Presi- dent Alpha Delta Chi, Student Coun- cil, Freshman Counselor, President Pi Kappa Phi, Blazers, Women ' s Pan- Hellenic, M. E. N. C, Band, Worn :n ' s Chorus, College Choir, Joint Pan-Hel- lenic Treasurer, Who ' s Who, Tag Shows. KEITH LEWIS HOLT Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Sigma Tau Gamma. MABEL COLLINS Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education EDNA JEAN KNIGHT Spelter, W. Va. A. B. in Education Pi Kappa Phi, Future Teachers of Amer- ica, Zeta Beta Phi. 21 s JOYCE ANN FLINT Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education President of Gamma Chi Chi, President of M. E. N. C, Tag Shows. RALPH B. WALLEY Carolina, W. Va. B. S. in Physics Academy of Science. ROBERT R. TAYLOR- ' Birch Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Tau Beta Iota President, Tag Organiza- tion President, Student Council, Fresh- man Counselor, Lambda Alpha Sigma, Tennis Team, Who ' s Who. MARGARET JEAN ROGERS Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Office Administration Alpha Delta Chi, Kappa Delta Pi, Fu- Se-Fa, Pan Hellenic. JANET METHENY Kingwood, W. Va. A. B. in Education Alpha Delta Chi, Future Teachers of America, Kappa Delta Pi. DAVE LARIMER- ' Stick Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. in Education Zeta Sigma Vice President, Lettermarfs Club, Program Committee, Baseball, Basketball, Basketball Official (North- ern Board). SAMUEL N. ELLIOTT, JR.- Nelson Mannington, W. Va. B. S. in Mathematics. Tau Beta Iota, Letterman ' s Club, Foot- ball. MURIEL LOUISE ASH- Peggy Rivesville, W. Va. A. B. in Music Education Alpha Delta Chi, First Vice President, M. E. N. C, Band, Choir, Women ' s Chorus, Junior Prom Queen ' 54, Who ' s Who, Tag Shows. 22 ■ s SUE CARROLL SMITH Clarksburg, W. Va. A. B. in Education Wesley Foundation, Future Teachers of America, Freshman Counselor, Alpha Delta Chi, Morrow Hall. EDGAR EARL HEISKELL Fairmont, W. Va. B. S. in Business Sigma Tau Gamma DANIEL LEE CLAYTON- Dan Kasson, W. Va. B. S. in Industrial Arts Intra-mural Sports, Industrial Arts Club. CAROLYN JEANNE CRIGLER Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Masquers, Future Teachers of America, Kappa Delta Pi, Gamma Chi Chi So- rority, Sergeant-at-Arms. JACQUELINE SANDEAU- ' Jackie Baltimore, Md. A. B. in Education Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Splashers, Hockey Team. WILLIAM ELIHU PALMER- ' Bill Powellville, Maryland A. B. in Education Sigma Tau Gamma, President Kappa Delta Pi, Social Science Club, Pi Kap- pa Phi, Mound, Columns, Who ' s Who. WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER Shinnston, W. Va. B. S. Degree WANDA FAYE BRUCE Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Vice President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Secretary of Alpha Phi Gamma, Presi- dent Masquers. JOHN R. VERNALL- ' Dory Cumberland, Maryland A. B. in Education Football, Basketball, Letterman ' s Lambda Alpha Sigma. JOAN VIVIAN SEESE Club, Bruccton Mills, VV. Va. A. B, in Education Alpha Delta Chi, Kappa Delta Pi. Fu- ture Teachers of America, Choir, Band, Tag Shows. NOLA SNAY- Nonie Mt. Clemens, Michigan A. B. in Education Pi Kappa Sigma, Vice President, Blazers, Who ' s Who, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Phi Gamma, Alpha Psi Omega, Col- umns, Past Editor, Future Teachers of America, Masquers. ALLEN RICHARD FRAZEE- Frazee Point Marion, Penna. A. B. in Education Zeta Sigma, Lambda Alpha Sigma, Foot- ball. EPIIRAIM J. STOCKWELL- Jack Uniontown, Pcnna. B. S. in Science Mound Stall, Sports Editor, Columns Stall, Academy ol Science. PATTI NIXON Watson, W. Va. A. B. in Education Wesley Foundation, Columns Staff, Mound Stall, Future Teachers of America, Kappa Delta Pi. EILEEN ANN MOBLEY Mannington, W. Va. A. B. in Education Pi Kappa Sigma, President, Teachers of America. Future MARY CHRISTINE CONNOR Enterprise, W. Va. A. B. in Education Alpha Delta Chi, Pi Kappa Phi, Secre- tary; Band, Future Teachers of Amer- ica, Past President; Tag Shows, Dean ' s List. ' iWt 24 ' 1 ..Jl 1 THOMAS KURCZAK- Tom Fairmont, VV. Va. A. B. in Education Industrial Arts Club— Vice President. MARILYN JEAN KRICK- ' Marilyn Canton, Ohio A. B. in Education Treasurer of Gamma Chi Chi Sorority Home Economies Club, Columns Staff Freshman Guide. DONALD LEE DODRILL- Barracksville, W. Va. A. B. in Education Tau Beta Iota Fraternity ' Don ' MARTHA RAYE PASE- Marty Thomas, W. Va. A. B. in Education Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Hockey Team, Women ' s Recreation Associa- tion. %- TrnSPiP MARGUERITE RENNETT- Margie Fairmont, W. Va. A. B. in Education Pi Kappa Sigma, Future Teachers of America, Mound Staff, Transfer from Potomac State College. ALVIN A. ANGLE- A1 Fairmont, W. Va. ' A. B. in Psychology Wesley Foundation, Choir and Band. VIRGINIA MEREDITH RURNETT — Ginger Shinnston, W. Va. A. B. in Education Future Teachers of America. DIANE LEE SWEET- Di Grafton, W. Va. A. B. in Education Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Fu-Se-Fa (?a tcUd %te ? n ' TfOzcf tytactetatiMt A. B. IN EDUCATION Allman, Howard Arbogast, Patty Ann Bennett, Marguerite Binnix, James W. Bruce, Wanda Faye Burnett, Virginia M. Collins, Manley Orda Connor, Mary C. Crigkr, Carolyn Jeanne Crouse, Denzel Cecil Davis, Robert C. De Pasquale, John D. Dixon, Elizabeth Dodrill, Donald Lee Donovan, Barbara Flint, Joyce Frazee, Allen R. Godfrey, Donald Earl Hardman, Perry F. Haught, Dolores Hess, Helen Jaequez, Sam Knight, Edna Knight, Joan Krick, Marilyn Larimer, Dave Lemasters, Jo Ann Martin, Gloria Jean Martin, Robert S. McCord, Helen Meredith, William Glenn Metheny, Janet Michael, Mary Mobley, Eileen Morton, Blaine E. Mundell, Robert E. Musgrove, Louise Nixon, Patti Palmer, William Elihu Pase, Martha Rae Pasquale, Mary Phillips, William Edgar Rankin, Paul Gerald Rector, Richard L. Reed, Mary Lea Riley, Russell Harold Robinson, Charles B. Rust, Mary Lou Salvaris, Mary Sandeau, Jacqueline Sandy, Mary Sue Scarlatts, M ar Y Seay, Donald Roosevelt Seese, Joan Sheets, James E. Sidell, Ida Elizabeth Sigler, Frances Smith, Sue Snay, Nola Stewart, Richard Allen Stingo, Frank Straight, J. Hugh Stump, William Darrell Sweet, Diane Tosti, Evelyn Taylor, Rolx rt Russell Van Tuyl, Morris Vernall, John Richard Watkins, Jack Wetzel, William B. Wine, Bobby J. Wright, Barbara A. B. Angle, Alvin A. Collins, Mable Carol Gall, Richard Hamilton Holt, Marion John Hutson, Alice Joan Wadsworth, Eldon Donald B. S. Alban, Joseph Albert Bower, James Patrick Christopher, Bill J. Claybour, Pauline Jane Dingo, Shirley Ewald, Robert Francis Ewald, Thomas Edwin Fox, Betty Jane Grake, Paul William Halpenny, Donald Lawrence Heiskell, Edgar Earl Houston, Paul Samuel Jaequez, Herman Jarrett, Charles F Knotts, Joseph B. Lynch, Joseph Burnell Mason, Robert Mack McLaughlin, Archie G. Jr. Michael, Clark Morgan, Warner O. Nanni, Rocco N. Poling, Paul Douglas Price, James Thonen Rogers, Margaret Sansalone, Frank Vincent Sigler, William D. Jr. Snider, Joe R. Jr. Stockwell, Ephraim Viglianco, Juanita Viglianco, Matt Walley, Ralph B. White, Robert B. Young, William E. Non Academic in Music Ash, Muriel Louise Monroe, Jeanie Scott, Kathleen Summers, Nelda 26 704 ' a 7i ' 6 Members of Who ' s Who are se- niors who have shown abilities in cooperation and leadership throughout their college years. They were chosen to represent FSC in the national publication, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Eligibility for this honorary is based on academic rec- ords, service to the school, citizen- ship and promise of future success in the world. First Row— Juanita Viglianco, Nola Snay, Peggy Ash, Dolores Haught, Kathleen Scott. Second Row— Nelda Summers, Joyce Flint, Martha Pase. Third Row- Robert Ewald, Robert Taylor, William Palmer. Fourth Row— William Phillips, John Vernall. To be elected a member of the Blazers is an honor every senior girl looks forward to. Each year outstanding senior girls are elected to this hon- orary organization. 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. To achieve the honor of becoming a member is a high honor. Left to Right— Dean Copeland, Kathleen Scott, Nelda Summers, Nola Snay. Unphotographed— Patty Thomas Arbogast. SCaf M fluaicn £ Z64, C tcete, Secretary Lucille Dabato Vice-President- Alfred Uvegas President Howard Charleton, Unphotographed The Juniors have been most active in campus affairs. There are some eighty members which are not shown in this picture. The most important activity of this class was the sponsoring of the an- nual Prom held in April each year. From the class, candidates are chosen for Queen, from which a panel of judges select the one they feel is best suited to reign. This year the Juniors worked very hard to make the Prom a success, which was one of the most beautiful affairs held in the history of the school. 28 OciaionA Front Row, left to right— Becky Hoult, Phyllis Knisely, Nancy Stuck, Imogene Gribble, Mary Kay Loria, Mary Connor, Elaine Tharp, Lucille, Dabate, Joanne Hall, Nancy Zelt, Joyce Ken- nedy, Flora Rose Yost. Second Row— Antoinette Sweet, Clara Romeo, Jane Carpenter, Joretta Davis, Lorraine Ware, Elizabeth Toothman, Joanne Pizter, Jeanne Pitzer, Flora Petro, Evelyn Talkington. Third Row— Paul Toothman, John Killian, Michael Forte, Bill Seifrit, Dale Clayton, Ronald Sleeth, Bill Morrison. Fourth Row— Alfred Uvegas, Howard Charleton, James Thomp- son, Keith Heck, Dennis Kirby, Frank Mangano. 29 (Top to Bottom) President... James Hamilton Secretary Carmella Campione Vice-President . Ann McCord The Sophomore Class sponsors the annual Dads Day parade and game. The events start in the afternoon with the parade and continue throughout the evening with the football game. This year the game was between Fairmont and Concord with Concord em- erging victorious. There were several bands and floats entered by the various or- ganizations on the hill. 30 Sofe ma f ie First Row, left to right— Jane White, Carmella Campione, Eloise McLaughlin, Norma Goode, Phyllis Murray, Lenore Ridgely, Ann McCord, Ann Fairman, Jo Ann Neptune, Estaline May, Mary Lee Hood, Carolyn Quenon, Edna Merle Rust, Barbara Gennery. Second Row— Sandra Thomas, Vera Sue Wolfe, Mary Margaret Mazza, Nancy Wiekline, Emogene Blankenship, Mary Sue Johnson, Delores Viglianco, Shirley Morosco, Gillie Haught, Rose Mary Morris, Dora May Killen. Third Row— Bud Chesley, Joan Holbert, Ireta Tusing, Marilyn Dillman, Louise Arnett, Shirley Romine, Patricia Lewis, Christine Rosenberger, Mary Wood, Lucy Toothman, Elaine Travis, Carla Kisner, Joy Sloter. Fourth Row— John Lobuts, Bob Madison, Marlene Wine- miller, Karolyn Hood, Sally Porter, Patti Osborne, Bette Hinton, Angie Oliverio, Charles Lane, Curt Killen. Fifth Row— Gary Wilson, Tom Janicki, Richard Morris, Jim Spiro, John Bruzuzy, Steve Steele, Paul Green, Charles Peteshel, Henry Lewis. Sixth Row— Jack DeVore, Bob Haynes, Jim Hamilton, Dickey Laughlin, Danny Rider, Donald Satterfield, James Atha, Jim Nunley. Seventh Row— Bill Reed, Bill Seifrit, Ray Neptune, Mike Mekenie, Bill Van Gilder, Charles Haufe, Frank Balcastro, Bob Tinnell, Stanley Nuzum, Don Shingleton. Dad ' 4 Dcup Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority entered the winning float in the Dad ' s Day Parade, sponsored by the Sophomore Class. 32 Tau Beta Iota Sigma Tau Gamma Zeta Sigma Gamma Chi Chi Alpha Delta Chi Freshmen Class 33 President Elwood Shahan Vice-President Robert Jennings Secretary Athena Andrews First Row, left to right— Nancy Morris, Gloria Leach, derson, Shirley Knight, Virginia Gorzek, Evelyn Lake. Paulmina Panetta, Shirley Shay, Wilma Toothman, Kay Row— William Wease, Stanley Jurick, Gus Johnson, John Brooks, Richard Butyok, Norman Farrah. Fourth Row- Eddy, John Smith, Frank Huda, Joe Collins, Donald Tom Townsend, William Knoble, Raymond Halozy, Jack shall Brighcnti, Kermit Hines, Hobart Burnside, Jack son, Gary Griggs, Robert Noechel, Jerry Griffith, Mike Letha Harbert, Patricia Cosgray, Joyce Kerns, Velva An- Second Row— Kitty Curry, Rose Mary Marchesani, Clayton, Barbara Wagoner, Charlotte Stilwell. Third Wright, Cecil Heater, Barbara Holloway, Florence Richard Boyles, Bud Schmuck, Terry Thompson, Darrell Burley. Fifth Row— Jerry Whitehair, Morton Reitman, Seese, Joe Piteleski, James Orwig. Sixth Row— Mar- Lewis, Curtis Richardson. Seventh Row— Dave Robin- Olivcrio, Joe Gouzd, Robert Jennings, Lee Martin. 1 --•Kb wm.. ifl letAntea Fihst Row, left to right— Joan Brock, Delores Melville, Shirley Rice, Barbara Allen, Charleen Evans, Barbara Haun, Barbara Springer, Carol Conley, Mary Ann Alberico, Nancy Belt. Second Row— Charlotte Simon, Carole Bowers, Dolores Moore, Betty Joe Sikinovv, Thomasena Woodyard, Anna Lou Grotten- dick, Carolyn Welty, Anne Phipps, Raymond Linn. Helmut Plant. Thihd Row —Elinor Pigott, Margaret Brown, Bertha Pazdric, Virginia Price, Wilma Queen, Annette Rapp, Gene Williams, Larry Davisson. Fourth Row— Betty Hixen, Mary Anne Hlusko, Nancy Garland, Nancy Schwartz, Harry Mobley, Charles Miller, Alton Mason. Fifth Row— Andrew Lcpock, Carol Jean Donofrio, Teresa Djlligatti, Laura Lobuts, Duan ■ Carder, Robert McDougal, Robert Tuttle, Merle Heldreth. Sixth Row-Ronald Welty, William Kubiet, Lyle Matlick, Glenn Cross, Walter Uehiek, Walter Barth, James Ely, Melvin Davidson, Jo- seph Pavlischek. t 35 fieaJutt e i First Row, left to right— Nancy Griffith, Marilyn Moorhead, Barbara Snider, Helen Steele, Sandra Hall, Joan Welty, Mary K. Orr, Carolyn Romino, Shirley Moore, Jo Ann Jones, Carmslla Mangano, Sandra Voldeek, Carol Queen, Janet Allard. Second Row— Donald Bennett, James Simpson, Jerry Rogers, Clifford Kelly, Robert Efaw, Fritz Hadra, Gary Pase, Erma Bart. Third Row— Tom Rowand, Harry Joe Hall, Margaret Hopke, Don Hawkins, Joe Robeson, Char- lotte Simon, Athena Andrews, Alycia Shepherd. Fourth Row— John Julian, Jo Claire Nestor, Janet Maekie, Ann Lucas, Truman Yeager, Evel n Brandenburg Lawrence VVallman, Jr. Fifth Row— Bud VanGilder, Tom Anderson, Gwen- dolyn Johnson, Donald Curry, Sonny Meredith, Joe Jenkins, Eleanor I lender- shot. Sixth Row— Charlotte Walker, Josephine Connor, Mary Ellen Ingram, Katharine Helmiek, Phyllis Shaffer, William Baker, Shirley Menas, William Sampson. Seventh Row— Judy Grove, Judy Powell, Eula Jean Keener, Ann Lewis, Oletha Norman, Evelyn Laign, Juanita Bava, Jeanette Smith. Eichth Row— Clyde Dodd, Tom Burloid, Clara Kirk, Carolyn Orr, Gloria Guido, Shir- ley Audia, Robert Kropog. Ninth Row— Lester Tinnell, Clarence Bennett, Hen- ery Croasmun, Larry DeVault, James Wilcox, William Losh, Lowell Stansber- ry, Robert Mylar, James Hartstang. 36 ' pteA men @aun elan, 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 acquainted with college life. The Freshman Counselors assist these new students in finding their way around the campus, in filling out class schedules, and in other matters of im- portance to beginning students. First Row, left to right— Nelda Summers, Kathleen Scott, Joy Sloter, Mary Jane Lemley, Lucille Dabato, Nola Snay. Second Row— Dolores Haught, Fred Radebaugh, Rob Ewald, Rob Shackelford, Rill Phillips, Paul Poling. Third Row— Patti Osborne, Grace Oliverio, Karolyn Hood, Sally Porter, Sue Smith, Mary Sue Sandy. Unphoto- graphed— Albert Tennant, Joyce Flint. 37 First Row, left to right— Bud Van Gilder, Dolores Haught, Tom Basile, Lucille Dabato, Nola Bell, Dick Cottrill, Bill Palmer, JoAnn Jones. Second Row, (standing)— Jack Stockwell, Mr. House. @otum i Sta The members of the Columns staff printed 16 issues of the student newspaper for the year 1954-55. Staff members were Diclc Cottrill, editor; Nola Lee Bell, business manager; Dick Gall, assistant editor and columnist; Don Jay Gates, circulation manager; Dolores Haught and Lucille Dabato, society editors; Tom Basile, sports editor; Virginia Gorzek, feature editor and reporter, and Raymond Linn and Bud Van- Gilder, who are now serving in the armed services, both reporters. Much credit is also due those students of Professor C. R. House ' s Journalism classes, who spent much time and effort on behalf of the school publication. 38 AAX First Row, left to right— Mar- garet Rogers, Lorraine Ware, Imogene Cribble, Sue Smith, Nelda Summers, Peggy Ash, Grace Oliverio, Katey Scott, Carla Kisner. Second Row— Janet Metheny, Helen Hess, Louise Musgrove, Evelyn Tosti, Joan Seese, Shir- lev Romine, Joy Sloter, Joanne Hall. Third Row — Dottie Groves, Christine Rosenbergcr, Mary Connor, Flora Petro, Mary Margaret Mazza, Mary Pas- quale, Dorothy Oliverio, Doris Kesling, Emogene Rlankenship. °e The Alpha Delta Chi Sorority was founded on December 15, 1929 by Miss Alice Virginia Cook. The organization stands for scholarship, leadership, and character. The Alpha Delts are the third oldest group and one of the most active on the hill. The whirl of activities begun this year with a Ging- ham Swing square dance for the entire student body. The informal rush party was a Super Circus, and the Formal party was carried out in the Grecian theme. The sorority participated in the Dad ' s Day parade, entering a float. The annual Christmas party was held in the home of Mrs. Richard Montague, Patroness of the sorority. Other activities were: Alumni party, Homecoming Coffee, Song Festival, Falconite, Who ' s Who Tea, Mother-Daughter Banquet, and the Spring Formal Dinner Dance held at the Field Club. The group also took part in the Pan-Hellenic Christmas Formal and enjoyed the Sigma Tau Gamma Christmas Formal at which the Alpha Delt ' s were honored guests of their brother fraternity. The Silver Anniversary of the sorority was on Decem- ber 15, but the banquet marking the 25th Anniversary was held in the spring. 1954-55 officers are: President, Nelda Summers; First Vice President, Peggy Ash; Second Vice President, Sue Smith; Secretary, Grace Oliverio; Treasurer, Imogene Gribble; Sgt.-at-Arms, Lorraine Ware; Publicity Director, Carla Kisner; Senior Pan Representative, Katey Scott; Junior Pan Representative, Margaret Rogers. The Advisors are: Mrs. A. Paul Davisson and Miss Elizabeth Terry. The Patronesses are: Mrs. Richard Montague and Mrs. Doris Davis. ALPHA DELTA CHI PLEDGES First Row, left to right— Carol Dinofrio, Patty Menear, Barbara Waggoner, Charlotte Simon, Dawnie McMaster, Jeannie Johnston. Second Row— Faye Miller, Duanc Carder, Thomasena Woodyard, Janet Allard, Erma Bart, Barbara Haun. 40 aT 2 Styna ' Kafiftcf, The most progressive fraternity on the HilF Kappa Sigma Kappa was first organized as a local fraternity in 1927-28. The first organization was called Omicron Pi Local fra- ternity., and had as its advisor Dr. John W. Pence, who is now presi- dent of our college. Omicron Pi affiliated with Kappa Sigma Kappa international fraternity in 1945. We are proud that we are both national and international and have our national headquarters in Fairmont. The first social function of the year was a Corn Roast held in observance of Founders Day. Smokers, formal dances, informal and formal initiations, banquets and the annual Colonial Ball round- ed out the year of activities for Kappa Sigma Kappa. OFFICERS FOR 1954-55 President Albert Tennant Vice-President John Jacobs Secretary,. Charles Peteshel Treasurer Robert Madison Sgt. at Arms Jack Binnix Corresponding Sec James Binnix Advisor Dr. Boyd D. Howard Sponsors Charles Elliott Hayden Carmichael KIK First Row, left to right- John Jacobs, Tom Merandi, Charles Peteschel, Dr. Boyd Howard. Second Row— John Bier, Bob Madison, John DeGardeyn, Blaine Morton, Bill Clark. Third Row— Donald Fergus- on, George Everson, Robert Thomas, James Binnix. Unphotographed— A 1 b e r t Tennant, Jack Binnix, Don De- laney, Don Gates. tiamvna @ni ( Hi First Row, left to right— Lucille Dabato, Marie Pitrola, Carolyn Criglcr, Elaine Tharp, Mary Kay Loria, Joyce Flint, Elizabeth Dixon, Marilyn Kriek, Dolores H aught, Mary Sue Sandy. Second Row— Lenore Ridgeley, Ann Fairman, Ann McCord, Caimella Campione, Estaline May, Norma Goode, Eloise McLaughlin, Mary Lee Hood, Carolyn Quennon, Phyllis Murray. Third Row-Sandra Jo Hall, Barbara Springer, Phyllis Shaffer, Anna Lu Grottendick, Judy Grove, Sandra Voldeek, Laura Lee Lobuts, Nancy Griffith, Joan Welty, Gloria Guide, Ann Lucas. Fourth Row— Alyeia Sheppard, Evelyn Laign, Jo Claire Nestor, Judy Powell, Gloria Leach. Unphotographed— Jo Ann Neptune, Barabara Snider, Mary Kay Orr, Helen Steele. rxx Gamma Chi Chi, the oldest social sorority on the hill, was founded in 1927. The Gamma social life begins with Dad ' s Dad and includes their annual Tallow Tea, the 1954 Tag Show, Founders Day Banquet, Mother-Daughter and Fare- well Banquet. The climaxing event is the Spring Formal Dinner-Dance. Other activities include registration, hospital aides, and maintenance of the trophy case in the Main Hall, plus many parties, get-togethers, community and school serv- ices, along with a high scholastic average. Officers for the 1954-55 terms are: Joyce Ann Flint, president; Mary Kay Loria, first vice-president; Elizabeth Ann Dixon, second vice-president; Elaine Tharp, secretary; Marilyn Jean Krick, treasurer; and Carolyn Crigler, sergeant- at-arms. 42 7 efa lota Tau Beta Iota, the first fraternity on the hill, began a highly successful year by winning the 2nd place float award in the Dad ' s Day parade. The annual dances, The Harvest Ball in October and The TBI Sweetheart Dance in February, were both outstanding affairs. In December, the annual Tag Show, given jointly by the fraternity and the Gamma Chi Chi and Alpha Delta Chi sororities, was received by capacity audiences all three nights. A number of good men were prepped and initiated during both semesters. This memorable year was topped off with the Spring Formal and the Man of the Year award for the graduating seniors. The officers for the first semester were: President, Bobert Taylor; Vice Presi- dent, Fred Badabaugh; Secretary, Marshall Neptune; Treasurer, Tom McDonald; Sgt.-at-arms, Frank Sansalone; Chaplain, Howard Charleton. The officers for the second semester were: President, Tom Ewald, Vice President, Jim Price; Secretary, Marshall Neptune; Treasurer, Alfred Uveges; Sgt.-at-arms, Rocco Nanni; Chaplain, Jim Hamilton. TBI First Row, left to right— Fred Radebaugh, Paul Poling, Marshall Neptune, Jim Price, Alfred Uvegas, Rocky Nanni, Tom Ewald, Bob Shackelford, Don Dodrill, Walter Phillips. Second Row-Bob Watkins, Kermit Combs, Allan Hixon, Danny Rider, Mike Forte, Robert Taylor, Frank Sansalone, Bob Conoway, Charles Jarrett, Mr. Haught. Third Row-Bill Seifrit, Mike Birmingham, Dick Laughlin, Bob Clclland, Bob Ewald, George Griffith, Sam Houston, Adrian Duvall, Don Satterfield, Don Halpenny. Fourth Row-Bob Haines, Ronald Fortney, Richard Morris, Howard Charlton, Raymond Barbour, Phil Province, John Bruzuzy, Bob Hamilton. 43 EEE First Row, left to right— Barbara Gennery, Nancy Zelt, Margo Davis, Becky Hoult, Mary Jane Lemley, Jackie San- deau, Dixie Brown, Edna Merle Rust. Second Row— Lucy Margaret Gribble, advisor, Juanita Vig- lianco, Delores Viglianco, Shir- ley Seifrit, Bette Hinton, Cath- erine Moats, Judy West, Mrs. Margaret Willard, advisor. Third Row— Shirley Moros- co, Mary Lou Rust, Sally Por- ter, Nancy Stuck, Karolyn K. Hood, Diane Sweet, Phyllis Knisely, Antoinette Sweet, Mar- ty Pase, Patti Osborne. Styma, SiyMttf, Sc Ptft The Alpha Kappa Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority was founded at Fairmont State College, May 30, 1930. The Tri-Sigmas sponsor an- nual pleadge tea, Sigma Fall Ball, and the Hobo Dance. The sorority ' s entry in the Dad ' s Day Parade won first prize. Other activities include an Alumnae- Active Spaghetti Dinner, Founder ' s Day Banquet, The Spring Formal, and many informal social gatherings such as the Christmas Party. The officers of Sigma Sigma Sigma are: President, Mary Jane Lemley; First Vice-President, Wanda Bruce; Second Vice-President, Judy West; Correspond- ing Secretary, Barbara Gennery; Becording Secretary, Phyllis Knisely; Treasurer, Nancy Stuck; Monitor, Antoinette Sweet; Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Margaret Wil- lard; Alumnae Advisor, Lucy Margaret Gribble. Patronesses are Miss Elizabeth Stone, Mrs. Thelma Loudin, Mrs. Wayne Martin, and Miss Lillian Bhodes. Pledget o a° First Row, left to right— Nancy Belt, Athena Andrews, Marilyn Moorhead, Marlene Winemiller, Charleen Evans, Letha Harbert, Mary Ann Al- berico, Carol Conley. Second Row— Pat Ray Wrick, Suzanna Law- son, Charlotte Walker, Betty Sikinow, Evelyn Brandenburg, Wilma Queen, Ann Lewis. 44 mx? Stoma, Jcui (famma, The school year, 1954-55, has been one of rapid growth for Sigma Tau Gam- ma Fraternity. The organization started with a mere eight active members in the first semester, 1953, picked up eighteen pledges and two inactives in the sec- ond semester, and in the first semester of the current year, increased its size to forty-two active members. Along with a growth in size has gone a large growth and scope of activities. Within the organization, Sigma Tau now has its own barber-shop quartette and its own small band combination. A pledge initiation followed by a dinner, a square dance, and the Christmas Formal were the highlights of the first semester. The second semester ' s activities include the traditional Sadie Hawkins Dance, a Falconite, and the White Rose Spring Formal. Officers for the first semester were: President, Archie McLaughlin; 1st Vice President, Keith Ware; 2nd Vice President, Jim Thompson; Corresponding Secre- tary, William Palmer; Recording Secretary, Thomas Shaver; Treasurer, Charles Phillips; Sgt.-at-arms, Robert Maxson. Officers for the second semester were: President, Keith Ware; 1st Vice Presi- dent, Jim Thompson; 2nd Vice President, Harry Parrack; Corresponding Secre- tary, Jack Belt; Recording Secretary, Bill Palmer; Treasurer, Charles Phillips; Sgt.-at-arms, Paul Green. ETT First Row, left to right-Robert Tinnell, Jim Thompson, Charles Phillips, Thomas Shaver, Archie McLaugh- lin, Robert Maxson, Rill Palmer, Keith Ware, James Pratt, Harry Parrack. Second Row-Lloyd Meredith, Jack Relt, Charles Warren, Charles Rurley, Delbert Hardway, Nate Wright, James Atha, Charles Haufe. Third Row-James Nunley, Jack Stenger, Keith Heck, Robert Whiteman, Guy Mason, Robert Kaufman, Duane Nutter, Wade Judy, Jerry Hobbs, Donald Grove. Fourth Row-Paul Green, Stanley Skarzinski, Doininick Pellegrin, Dale Ayers, Henry Squires, Gene Hood, Paul Rankin, Edgar Heiskell, Rill Morrison, Marvin Ware. First Row, left to right— Gary Wilson, Jim Orr, Jack DeVore, Bob Martin, Jack White, Frank Mangano, Louie LeRoy. Second Row— Allen Frazee, Frank Belcastro, Cary McCutheon, Mike Oliverio, Bill Phillips, Felix Colosino, Mr. M oore. Third Row—Robert McCutheon, Curt Killen, Dick Schamp, Don Seay, Truman Yeager, Eddie Quattro, Jim Peck. Zeta Sigma was founded as a national social fraternity for men at Fairmont State on May 10, 1935. The founders were: Rex Bradley, Park Dennis, Lynn Blake, Samuel Harris, Forrest Justice, and Harold Hohman. The object of found- ing was to provide for the social and fraternal needs of a large group of men not reached by the limited number of fraternity chapters then located on the campus. Activities this year have included, Falconite, Intramural basketball team, two smokers, and initiation of thirteen new preps. The formal initiation was followed by a dinner. The group also participated in the annual Joint Panhellenic Christ- mas dance. Officers are as follows: President . Robert Martin Vice President Edward Quattro Secretary — Jack White Treasurer 1 Kenneth Reger Prep Master _ ..Frank Mangano Advisor George Moore ZI 46 i K afrfra Siyma ¥¥ |Z X Pi Kappa Sigma became a national sorority in 1948 on this campus. It first was called Sigma Theta Rho, but later became the Alpha Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Sigma. During the year the Pi Kaps have held their pledging parties, took part in the Dad ' s Day parade, Panhellenic Christmas dance, Pi Kap Christmas Coffee for the faculty, Founders Day Banquet, Song fest and spring formal. The out- standing thing was a State Day held in Huntington, W. Va., in which our chap- ter took part. The officers of the sorority are: President, Eileen Mobley; Vice President, Nola Snay; Secretary, Joan Knight, Treasurer, Mary Salvaris, Corresponding Edi- tor, Sandra Thomas; Corresponding Secretary, Marguerite Bennett; Keeper of Archives, Delores Huber; Advisor, Mrs. Paul Opp. Patronesses are Mrs. Ned Pence, Mrs. Marian Carmichael, Mrs. Lois Weihe and Mrs. Nancy Elliott. New preps of the year are: Carol Queen, Velva Anderson, Dolores Moore, Janet Mackie, Barbara Allen, Joan Holbert, Evelyn Lake, Charlotte Stilwell, Kitty Curry and Pat Cosgray. First Row, left to right— Mary Salvaris, Marguerite Bennett, Joan Knight, Eileen Mobley, Dolores Huber, Sandra Thomas. Second Row— Xola Snay, Charlotte Stillwell, Joan Holbert, Delores Moore, Pat Cosgray, Janet Mackie. Third Row— Evelyn Lake, Kitty Curry, Barbara Allen, Velva Anderson, Carol Queen. ' Detfa Siyma, Sfc tf K Fikst Row, left to right— Joyce Kennedy, Joretta Davis, Margaret Hopke, Rose Ann Fragale, Joyce Kerns, Ann Griffin. Second Row— Rose Mary Morris, Shirley Dingo, Phyllis Pallotta. Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Epsilon was organized at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, on September 23, 1914, by Marie Cropper, Ruth Gabler, Josephine Mclntire, Virginia Stork, Opal Warning and Louise Wolfe. The fraternity is divided into geographical Provinces, and Province officers are appointed after each conclave by the Newly elected Grand Council to serve until the next conclave. These officers assist in fraternity expansion, conclave plans, alumnae programs, and Province conventions, which supplement but do not supersede the national conclave. In 1947, Delta Sigma Epsilon became a member of the National Panhellenic Conference. Within the first thirty-five years there has been forty-six chapters installed in leading colleges throughout the United States. The officers of the sorority are: President— Shirley Dingo,Vice- President- Phyllis Pallotta, Secretary-Treasurer— Rose Mary Morris. The advisor is Mrs. Pearl McCarty. 48 TE Vdto Pi First Row, left to right— Carolyn Crigler, Kathleen Scott, Mary Lou Rust, Mar- garet Rodgers, Helen Hess, Xola Snay. Second Row— Janet Metheny, Joan Seese, Marie Pitrolo, Bill Palmer, Mary Francis, Patti Nixon. Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Honorary, is open to all students in the field of education. The Pi Kappa Phi honorary language frat- ernity was organized in 1950 with Miss Eliza- beth Terry as faculty advisor. Since then the group has been very active on the hill. Mem- bership includes students who have previously studied French, Spanish, or German, or have had two semesters of a language on the hill. This year Pi Kappa Phi sponsored The Annual Language Fest of Marion County. A weiner roast and informal initiation was held in the fall followed by the formal initi- ation of new members. Miss Mary Ann Basile, Spanish student and William Palmer, French student, wrote and composed the Pi Kappa Phi Frat Song in November. The Christmas Banquet was held in the home of Carmella Campione. Miss Terry also entertained the members at her home durin g the year. The officers are as follows: President— Lloyd Meredith; Vice-President — Carmella Campione; Secretary — Shirley Woods; Treasurer— Mary Connor. First Row, left to rigrit— Joy Sloter, Helen Steele, Barbara Snider, Lloyd Mere- dith, Elaine Tharp, Jeanne Pitzer, Joanne Pitzer. Second Row— Joanne Hall, Henry Lewis, Bill Palmer, John DeGardeyn, Charles Lane, Miss Elizabeth Terry, Advisor. Pi Kappa PU First Row, left to right-Ruby Richards, Mr. Wallinan, Eliza- beth Dixon, Dean Turley, Nola Snay. Second Row— Dolores Haught, Wanda Bruce. Alpha Psi Omega, honorary dramatic fraternity, 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, as one of the original founders. Zeta Beta Phi, honorary Biology fraternity, was founded in Fairmont State Teachers College in 1927 by those students who were majoring in Biology. The purpose of the organization is to promote a deeper interest in the study of Biology, and inspire outside work in this subject. Members of this organiza- tion must have nine hours of Biology with an average of B . Mr. Davisson and Dr. Creasy have charge of this fraternity. Zeta Beta Phi also lends its utmost support to every worthy school activity. President William Meredith Vice-President Marshall Neptune Secretary Shirley Dingo Treasurer Joe Knotts Sgt.-at-Arins Fernando Jacques P6i First Row, left to right-Dr. William Creasy, Edward Quattro, Joe Knotts, Mr. A. Paul Da- visson. Second Row— Charles Burley, William Meredith, Richard Cottrill, Shirley Dingo. VH Vome First Row, left to right-Nancy Zelt, Evelyn Talkington, Lucille Dabato, Mary Sue Sandy, Sandra Jo Hall, Laura Lee Lobuts, Mary K. Orr, Sylvia Radabaugh, Edna Merb Rust. Sec- ond Row-Marilyn Krick, Joan Welty, Anna Lee Grottendick, Sally Coffman, Estaline May, Loretta Trickett, Myrna Kinsey, Helen Jean McCarty, Patty Menear, Mary Ann Alberico. Third Row-Miss Gertrude Hall, Joanne Hall, Mary Lee Hood, Pat Cosgray, Ann Lewis, Kitty Curry, Joretta Davis, Paulmina Panetta, Mary Jane Lemley, Mrs. Melva Hess. This year has been very eventful for the club since we were engaged in help- ing with the annual Industrial Arts Convention of West Virginia which was held at Fairmont State in November. The next task confronting us was the preparation for getting the Epsilon Pi Tau, Industrial Arts Honorary, established at Fairmont State. The club held many informal dinners during the term one of which was held in honor of the graduating seniors. Officers were: President— Anthony Eates, Vice-President— Bill Collins, Secretary-Treasurer— Albert Tennant, Sergeant-at- Arms— William Kurczak. The sponsors are: Kenneth G. Wise and Cyril W. John- son. First Row, left to right— Albert Tennant, Daniel Clayton, Dale Clayton, H. M. Carmichael, C. W. Johnson, K. G. Wise, Bill Collins, Russell Riley, Robert Layfield, James Moore. Second Row— Fay McCoy, -Charles Peteshel, William Wease, Joe Diamond, Harry Mobley, John Julian, John Lobuts, Bob Sloan. Third Row— Robert Mundell, William Prickett, Paul Rankin, George Everson, George Griffith, John Veltri, Mike Yanero, Jim Messenger, William Hayes, James Bin- nix, Ronald Welty. Fourth Row— Larry Rankin, James Wilson, Bob Jennings, Harry Tusing, Clifford Kelley, Robert Davis, Erwin Prickett, Lawrence Minor, Thomas Kurczak, John Jacobs. First Row, left to right— Joyce Ann Flint, Mrs. Donham. Second Row— Eloise McLaughlin, Faye Miller, Jeannie Monroe, Peggy Ash, Miss Mary B. Price. Third Row— Barbara Wagoner, Jane White, Gloria Guido, Barbara Snyder, Jo Ann Neptune, Peggy Fisher, Nelda Summers, Joyce Kerns, Velva Anderson, Charlotte Stillwell. Fourth Row— Robert Haynes, Harry Parrack, Lowell Slansberry, William Knobel, Hobert Burnside, James Nunley, Charles Haufe, Katey Scott, Ruby Richards, Myrna Roscoe, Janet Allard, Carol Queen. Fifth Row-Charles Warren, William Bowman, Stanley Skarzinski, Gene Williams, Mr. Montague, Mr. Evans, James Atha, Raymond Linn. THutic SducatonA Ttatiottal (fat eneace The MENC of Fairmont State College was organized in November 1950 and the membership includes all students majoring or minoring in Music Education. The student chapter has maintained one hundred percent membership in the five years of its existence. Regular monthly meetings are held and programs consist of panel discussion, talks by music educators, including our own Music faculty, recitals by applied music students, visual aid projects, sponsoring of programs- by outside artists and other construction projects of value to our future music edu- cators. Present officers of the organization are: President— Eloise McLaughlin, Vice- President— Robert Haynes, Secretary— Imogene Gribble, Treasurer— James Nunley. Faculty advisor of MENC is Miss Mary B. Price. Other faculty members are- John T. Evans, chairman of Music Dept, Mr. Richard Montague, and Mrs. Norma Donham. Student ' 7twi4e First Row, left to right-Eloise Eddy, Barbara Kirkland, Patricia McCoy, Mary Bunner, Naomi Hibbs, Ann Boylcs, Marlcne McFarland. Second Row— Annabell White, LaDonna Wilson, Beverly Weaver, Shirley Vickers, Shirley Gwynn, Martha Wright, Joan Carlson, Phoebe Barn Third Row— Marlene Bridge, JoAnn Marra, Ernestine Angeline, Leona Ash, Margaret Martin, Sandra Bcrryhill, Billic Flynn. o O O ) 7- 7. t. First Row, left to right— Mary Salvaris, Helen Hess, Janet Metheny, Mary Con- nor, Mary Francis, Patti Nixon, Elizabeth Dixon, Nola Snay, Joanne Hall. Second Row— Miss Clora Marple, Joan Seese, Louise Musgrove, Sue Smith, Flora Petro , Marguerite Bennett, Carolyn Crigler, Eileen Mobley, Mrs. Mar- garet Willard. Third Row— Mary Lee Hood, Joan Knight, Virginia Burnett, Jeanne Pitzer, Joanne Pitzer, Elaine Tharp, Elizabeth Toothman, Flora Yost, Ann F airman. The Laura P. Lewis Chapter of the Future Teachers of America had the fol- lowing officers for the 1954-55 school year: President— Mary Francis, Vice-Presi- dent—Mary Conner, Secretary— Patti Nixon, Treasurer— Edna Knight. The chapter was represented at the annual FTA Conference held at Jackson ' s Mill in November. Other activities included a television program during National Education Week, helping a needy family at Christmas, sponsoring Falconite, a bake sale, and being host to the regional FTA Conference in the spring. Mrs. Margaret Willard and Miss Clora Marple are sponsors of the organization. ' Pcc-Sc- ' Pa The Future Secretaries of Fairmont, known as Fu-Se-Fa, are students in the office administration field. 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 officers of the club are: President— Joyce Kennedy; Vice-President— Marlene Winemiller; Secretary- Barbara Gennery; Treasurer— Phyllis Knisley; Publicity Manager— Deloris Vigli- anco; Advisor— Dr. Marjorie Hunsinger. First Row, left to right— Joyce Kennedy, Marlene Winemiller, Phyllis Knisely, Diane Sweet, Joyce Kerns, Janet Humphreys, Shirley Audia. Second Row— Toni Betts, Duane Carder, Sandra Hite, Barbara Gennery, Florence Brooks, Betty Hixon, Barbara Holloway. Third Row— Carol Conley, Nancy Griffith, Suzanna Lawson, Janet Bava, Gwendolyn Johnson, Joan Darcus. 7fta6quen4, First Row, left to right— Nancy Griffith, Norma Goode, Ruby Richards, Emo- gene Blankenship, Elizabeth Dixon, Dolores Haught. Second Row— Rill Clark, Lenore Ridgcly, Edna Merle Rust, Mr. Wallman, Barbara Gennery, Sandra Voldeck, Jack Davis. Third Row— Patti Osborne, Sally Porter, Carolyn Qucn- on, Barbara Springer, Marilyn Moorhead, Nola Shay, Joyce Kennedy. First Row, left to right-Dr. Carroll, Mr. Haught, Alfred Uvegas, R. R. Ward, Marshall Neptune, Fernando Jacques. Second Row— Paul Campbell, Valentino Zabolotny, Tom Ewald, William Wetzel, Robert White. Vdta TVedeq First Row (left to right)— Mrs. Donham, Ireta Tusing, Jane White, Mary Connor, Elaine Tharp, Pattie Nixon, Flora Rose Yost, Estaline May, Sandra Hall. Second Row— Elizabeth Toothman, Norma Goode, Joanne Pitzer, Jim Ely, Alfred Uvegas, Howard Charleton, Bill Phillips, Barbara Gennery, Edna Merle Rust. Third Row— Phyllis Shaffer, Mary Sue Sandy, Wilma Toothman, Sally Coffman, Lucy Tooth- man, Jeanne Pitzer, Jo Claire Nestor, Kitty Curry, Ann Lucas. The Wesley Foundation is the Methodist Student Movement on the hill. Any Methodist stude nt is invited to belong to the organization. Some of the activities of this group are: student dinners, programs for various church organi- zations around Fairmont, sponsoring Falconites and helping around the school in various ways. OFFICERS Student Director Joyce Flint President Elaine Tharp Vice President Patti Nixon Secretary-Treasurer Jane White Publicity Chairman Bob Haynes Program Chairman Norma Goode st Row (left to right)— Alycia Shepherd, Carolyn Romino, Bob DeVore, Carolyn Welty, mita Viglianco, Bob Ewald, Mary K. Loria, Sandra Voldeck, Jack DeVore, Frank Huda. roND Row— Joyce Kennedy, Anna Lou Grottendick, Mary Margaret Mazza, Grace Oliverio, ra Petro, Dorothy Oliverio, Carmella Mangano, Carol Denofrio, Erma Bart, Amelia Stingo, rolyn Quenon, Joan Welty. Third Row — Shirley Morosco, Delores Viglianco, Frances binson, Rose Mary Marchino, Laura Lobuts, Paulmina Panetta, Sandra Scagnelli, Bertha zdric, Margaret Hopke, Angela Oliverio, Virginia Gorzek, Charlotte Simon. Fourth Row— b Kropog, Tom Ewald, John Lobuts, John Bruzuzy, Frank Belcastro, Domineck Pellegrin, iry K. Orr, Bob JoHann, Bill Bonasso, Lawrence Wallman, Jr. Ttetwtteut etcd Sfemettfantf Student 7eac i This group of student teachers are preparing to teach in the elementary schools. Their practice teaching was done under the supervision of Miss Clora Marple. Actual practice was done in directed teaching at White and Jayenne, the laboratory schools for this college. First Row, left to right: Nola Snay, Louise Musgrove, Elizabeth Dixon, Helen Hess, Joan Seese, Joyce Flint. Sec- ond Row: Kathleen Scott, Nelda Summers, Eileen Mobley, Joan Knight, Mary Francis, Patti Nixon, Peggy Ash. Unphotogkaphed: Miss Marple, faculty advisor. 56 First Row, left to right: Rose Mary Morris, Helen McCarty, Mary Wood, Nancy Swisher, Carol Bell, Christine Rosenberger, Dottie Groves, Sylvia Radabaugh, Patricia Cosgray, Gloria Leech, Dolores Haught. Second Row: Mary Sue Sandy, Marilyn Krick, Mary {Catherine Loria, Imogene Gribble, Emogene Blankenship, Mary Sue Johnson, Sandra Voldeck, Angela Oliverio ' Kitty Currey, Barbara Waggoner, Charlotte Stillwdl, Sally Porter. Thihd Row: Phyllis Knisely Marlene Winemiller, Mary Salvaris, Shirley Romine, Doris Kesling, Carmella Mangano, Erma Jean Bart, Diane Sweet, Charleen Evans, Letha Harbert, Patti Osborne. Fourth Row: Ann McCord, Ann Fairman, Joretta Davis, Alycia Shepherd, Mary Lee Hood, Dorothy Moore, Carole Bowers, Wilma Queen, Judy Powell, Ann Lewis, Evelyn Laign, Annette Rapp. THwum Watt Morrow Hall is the girls dormitory for out-of-town girls on Fairmont State College Campus. First semester of this year there were sixty-eight girls residing there, and second semester there were sixty-three. Morrow Hall is located at the upper end of our campus near the Science Hall. It has an organized government made up of the girls that live there. They make their own rules and regulations by which they must abide. Following is a tape recording of the Highlights of Morrow Hall . Morrow Hall has had an Open House twice this year. One was held first semester and one second semester. Invited guests were Men Only . They also had an Egg Nog before the Christmas Formal . Officers for this year were: Martha Pase, President; Sue Smith, Vice-Presi- dent; Dorothy Groves, Secretary; Karolyn Hood, Treasurer; House-Mother, Mrs. Anna Herndon. 57 First Row, left to right: H. M. Carmichael, C. W. Johnson, Robert Thomas, Albert Tennant, William Collins, Perry Hardman, K. G. Wise. Second Row: Dr. Creasy, Joseph Diamond, Tom Kurczak, Paul Toothman, George Griffith, Russel Riley, Dr. Martin. Sfr M Pi 7 M Epsilon Pi Tau is a newly organized national honorary fraternity in Industrial Arts and Industrial Education. Its installation and initiation team was from Cali- fornia State College, California, Pennsylvania. Officers for this year are: Albert Tennant, president; William Collins, vice-president; Robert Thomas, secretary; Perry Hardman, treasurer; C. W. Johnson, trustee; K. G. Wise, co-trustee; H. M. Carmichael, executive officer. Siyma First Row, left to right: Tom Merandi, Bill Phillips, Joe Ross, John DePasquale, John Bruzuzy, Joe Alban, Bernard Spencer, Bob Jenkins. Second Row: Larry Rankin, Mike Birmingham, Dennis Kirby, Juno Charleton, John Vernall, Don Seay, Blaine Morton. Foreground: Mrs. Donham. First Row, left to right: Faye Miller, Joyce Flint, Jane White, Mary Lou Rust, Shirley Seifrit, Charlotte Stilwell, Peggy Ash, Katey Scott, Patti Osborne, Jo Ann Neptune, Mr. Evans. Second Row: Joretta Davis, Mary Kay Loria, Myrna Roscoe, Joanne Pitzer, Judy Grove, Jeanie Monroe, Ruby Richards, Sally Porter, Norma Goode, Eloise McLaughlin. Third Row: Sam Houston, Don Shingleton, Bill Knoble, Jim Nunley, Raymond Linn, Don Casteel, Charles Warren, Harry Parrack. Fourth Row: Bob Haynes, Alvin Angle, Bob Ewald, Tom Ewald, Hobert Burnside, Charles Haufe, Tom Rowand, Larry DeVault. gotleye (?6oin The College choir is a mixed group of some fifty students, some taking it as a class for credit and others taking it for the enjoyment of it. Mr. John Thomas Evans is the director, and Mrs. Norma Donham is the accompanist. This year the group gave a Christmas Cantata in assembly. Second semester the group made several trips to give assembly programs for various high schools in the district. The class meets at 2 o ' clock on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon. Solo- ists with the choir this year have been: Kathleen Scott, Peggy Ash, Joan Neptune, Eloise McLaughlin, Tom Rowand, Tom Ewald, Bob Ewald, James Nunley. College Choir is a practice session. Foreground: Director, John T. Evans. First Row, left to right: Patti Osborne, Edna Merle Rust, Charleen Evans, Barbara Wagoner, Norma Goode, Gloria Guido. Second Row: Faye Miller, Jane White, Imogene Gribble, Don Shingleton, Bill Knoble, Bob Tuttle, Raymond Linn, Don Casteel, Harry Parrack, Jeanie Monroe, Jeanne Pitzer, Eloise McLaughlin, JoAnn Neptune. Third Row: Mary K. Loria, Myrna Roscoe, Joanne Pitzer, Judy Grove, Joretta Davis, Gene Williams, Don Gates, Jim Orwig, Tom Btirford, Shirley Seifrit, Sally Porter, Ruby Richards, Carolyn Romino, Estaline May. Fourth Row: Alvin Angle, Bob Ewald, Tom Ewald, Hobart Burnside, Charles Haufe, Tom Rowand, Sam Houston. Left to Right: Dolores Haught, Marlene Winemiller, Sally Porter, Shirley Seifrit, Sandra Jo Hall, Patti Osborne, and Nancy Belt. 7?tti ' fo ' iette ? %tnm Mt State @oMeye ' Tttcvtcfctty, a td 7 e SW From this tape recording we hear the roll of drums, the blare of trumpets, and the patter of feet of the Fairmont State College Band. The band is under the direction of Mr. Richard Montague. Among their acti- vities were: participation in the Dad ' s Day Parade , the Salem College Home- coming Parade and half-time program at the football game, the Elkins Forest Festival , and presented a concert in the spring. The group also played for the home basketball and football games. The Executive Band Board is composed of Robert Ewald, President; Jane White, Vice-President; William Reed, Drum Major. First Row, left to right: Barbara Wagoner, Joe Poleway, Bill Bowman, Gene Carpenter, Keith Heck, Imogene Gribble, Shirley Woods. Second Row: Charles Warren, James Nunley, David Robinson, Estaline May, Harry Parrack, Ray Neptune, Rose Mary Morris, Bill Knoble, Mary Connor, Charlotte Stilwell, Joretta Davis, Faye Miller, Mary Katherine Loria. Third Row: Gloria Leach, Letha Harbert, Helen McCarty, Bob Haynes, Robert Wilcox, James Atha, Evelyn Lake, Kitty Curry, Alfred Uvegas, Hobart Burnside, Charles Haufe, Larry DeVault, James Orwig, Bill Reed. Fourth Row: Sally Porter, Dolores Haught, James Ely, Jane White, Gillie Haught, Lowell Stansberry, Bob Ewald, Stanley Starzinski, Bertha Pazdric, Tom Rowland, Pat Cosgray, Marlenc Winemillcr, Patty Osborne, Mr. Richard Montague, Director. tyoutt ' PaaAetlwic The membership of the Joint Pan is composed of three repre- sentatives from each sorority and fraternity on the campus. This group is the governing body of the social organizations. The group sponsor the annual Christmas formal. The officers were: President- Mary Jane Lemley; Secretary— Norma Goode; Treasurer— Nelda Summers. Fihst Row, left to right: Dean Margaret Copeland, Lucille Dabato, Dolores Huber, Norma Goode, Mary Jane Lemley, Shirley Seifrit, Eileen Mobley. Second Row— Albert Tennant, John Jacobs, Bob Ewald, Bob Shackel- ford, Frank Mangano, Ed Quattro. 62 Left to right: John Bruzuzy, Nancy Belt, Evan Williams, Marlene Winemiller, Fred Radabaugh, Queen Nelda Summers, Harry Cronin, President of the Alumni Association, Lenore Ridgely, Bill Phillips, Margo Davis, and Robert Madison. fty Mnecam(4ty tZueent attct @ou%t The annual Homecoming held on the campus this year was a gala affair. The activities arranged to help the Old Grads get acquainted were: The Alpha Delta Chi Coffee held in the Student Union, the basketball game with West Virginia Wesleyan, and the climax of the events was the bountiful Homecoming Dance held in the Blue Room for all the students, alumni, and guests. This year Dean Turley sent out invitations which helped greatly to increase the number of returning grads. 63 2.uee i efyy t 4 td ' iff en @ount Loft to right: Jesse Jolliffe, Wanda Bruce, Vincent Cahill, Eileen Mobley, Queen Peggy Ash, Charles Jarrett, President of the Junior Class crowned the Queen, Patty Thomas Arbogast, Charles Arbogast, Jeanie Monroe, and Charles Warren; Crown Bearer— Edgar Jaynes, Jr., Flower Girl— Cynthia Potesta. Junior Prom Sponsored by the Junior Class 64 Left to right: Teresa Delligatti, Athena Andrews, Carolyn Romino. ( AcenCccicCci This year the student body was confronted with the task of selecting three new cheerleaders. The three girls above emerged as the winners as selected by a chosen committee. They are all Freshmen and have proved to be able to fill their capacity. We, the students, have more than reason to be proud of them. They have worked earnestly to revive the old school spirit . Teresa Delligatti, Torn as she is called by her classmates, hails from Fair- mont. She has an over supply of pep and energy, and will surely prove to be one of the best cheerleaders Fairmont State has ever had. Athena Andrews, Bo Bo , is from Grafton and has shown her leadership in a fine way. We know she will help lead our teams on to many victories. Carolyn Romino, also a newcomer to the cheering ranks, has developed into a very peppy one. She displays much talent, and we are certain she will continue to improve in the years to come. 66 □ OD I ' -irst Row, left to right: Gary McCutcheon, Bob Martin, Don Fontana, foe Bert Alban Joe Ross Nick More- man Allan Frazee, John DePasquale, John Vernall, Mike Birmingham, Phil Haves, Nelson Elliott Dick Lam ' hlin Coach Duvall. Second Ro v- Buck Efaw, Ed Thornc, Bob McCutcheon, Don Scav, John Bruzuzv Jim Spiro Gary Wilson, Ronnie Holstein, Bill Parrish, Gene Bennett, Bob Madison, Joe Kno ' tts, Bob Jenkins ' Sam Gar- rett Ray Meeks. Third Row-Jim Stevens, Joe Robeson, Jim Stewart, Dick Rank, Bob Reiber, Frank Stingo Bob McGann, Frank DeMoss, John Smith, Jim Hardesty, Anthony Gennette, Truman Yeager, Myron Davisson Fourth Row-Blame Morton, Frank Mangano, Jack Stalnaker, Don Poundstone, Jerry Whitehair Anthony Pole- way, Larry Rankin, Mclvin Davidson, Andy Lepoek, Clarence Cook, Frank Hilda, Vincent Cahill, Jim Twy- man, Allan Hixon. ' ?oot 4M 7eant SEASONS RESULTS 6 Fairmont Shepherd 6 Fairmont .....Glenville 7 Fairmont—... Wesleyan 7 Fairmont Concord 7 Fairmont Salem 6 Fairmont West Liberty 14 Fairmont y. Va. Tech 19 Fairmont Potomac State Fairmont Frosh W. V. U. Frosh 14 14 37 12 41 13 51 COACH The head coach of the football team is Har- old S. Deacon DuVall. He came to Fairmont State in 1952 from Rivesville High. He has coached several good seasons since coming here. His first season here he coached his boys to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Football Championship. This year many freshmen mem- bers have been added to the squad. Coach Du- vall is looking forward to a better season next fall. 68 ■-,«. p. BOB MARTIN Senior 5 ft. 11 190 pounds Kingwood, W. Va. Guard JOHN DePASQUALE Senior 5 ft. 7 210 pounds Point Marion, Pa. Tackle DON SEAY Senior 6 ft. 1 175 pounds Summerville, W. Va. End JOE ALBAN Senior 5 ft. 8 165 pounds Fairmont, W. Va. Guard 4lfc Pi ALLEN FRAZEE Senior % Tt 6 ft. 185 pounds i . ' Point Marion, Pa. V ' wKEr ' End ??• ;•  •• ' NELSON ELLIOTT Senior 5 ft. 7 150 pounds Mannington, W. Va. Right Half Back F s JOE KNOTTS Senior 6 ft. 4 210 pounds Grafton, W. Va. Tackle JOHN VERNALL Senior 6 ft. 2 180 pounds Cumberland, Md. Quarterback - - ■ t ' . J :tc — J. CT7 lt: C ■■ ' ' Don Fontana Bozo Phil Hayes Phil Mike Birmingham Ronnie Holstein Frank Stingo Babe Anthony Poleway Bob Jenkins Jim Tvvyman r ' . .. ■ ' • k rf?| fe 1 T, m A ' ■ ' Frank Mangano Edward Thorne Horse KT2® ■•■• V .W -M ' Poodcdl John Bruzuzy , Bob McCutcheon Joe Ross Nick Moreman Frank DeMoss Jack Stalnaker Andy Lepock Truman Ycager Jim Spiro First Row, left to right: Bob Reiber, Jack Mclntyre, Tom Janicki, Harry Joe Hall, Juno Charleton, Jim Villag- er, Jack Binnix, Jim McDevitt. Second Row-Blaine Morton, Bob Gouzd, Bob Efaw, Joe Gouzd, Jim Ford, Fred Nichols, Jim Wilson, John Bruzuzy, Elwood Shahan. SdA et M ' learn @aac The coach of our basketball squad is Paul C. Pi Davis pictured at the left. He had many hardships to encounter in order to mould a good starting five. However, the coach and the boys had a successful season, and Pi will have a good nucleus from which to make a good ball team next season. Coach Davis came to Fairmont State from East Fairmont High School in the fall of 1949 and since then has served as both track and bas- ketball coach. ' gtufatfatl JIM VILLINGER JACK McINTYRE JUNO CHARLETON I ' TOM JANICKI HARRY HALL AhMkte 72 gw V ... Wl , V W . t 4 .ens, •  . « i a  « r% Mm; First Row, left to right— Leo Gower, manager, Steve Steele, Bob Conaway, Bob Jenkins, John Bruzuzy, Blaine Morton, Joe Quattro, Larry Rankin, Dale Hounshell, Julius Angelucci, Jack Devore. Second Row— Jack Stalna- ker, ' manager, Charlie Casto, Jack Mclntyre, George Opron, Edward Sedmock, Carl Gouzd, Mike Marko, Dave Larimer, Jim Villinger, Vincent Cahill, Tom Merandi, Dave Popovich, and Coach Wilford Squib Wilson. 73 Left to RiGHT-Steve Steele, Bob Conaway, Dave Popovich, Jack Devorc, Vincent CahiU, Larry Rankin. BASEBALL SCHEDULE-1955 APRIL 2 West Virginia University at Morgantown 5 Salem at Fairmont 13 Naval Air Station at Norfolk, Va. 14 Amphib Force at Norfolk, Va. 15 __ Blue Jackets at Norfolk, Va. 16 Blue Jackets at Norfolk, Va. 19 Alderson-Broaddus at Fairmont 21 Davis Elkins at Fairmont 23 Glenville at Glenville 26 ._ Alderson-Broaddus at Fairmont 29 Wesl eyan at Fairmont MAY 3 — Davis Elkins at Elkins 5 __ Salem at Salem 7 Glenville at Fairmont 12 Wesleyan at Buckhannon 14 - Concord at Fairmont 19 — . Morris Harvey at Fairmont 74 First Row, left to right-Jack White, Dave Deliggi, Robert Taylor, Walter Moore. Second Row-Rob Hare, John Tennant, Dr. C. A. Lindley, Peter Doran, Alfred Uvegas. 7e t U 7e Mt TENNIS SCHEDULE-1955 APRIL 15 California at California 21 Salem at Salem 22 : Frostburg at Fairmont 23 Davis Elkins at Fairmont 26 Salem at Fairmont 28 Wesleyan at Fairmont 30 Davis Elkins at Fairmont MAY 2 Bethany at Bethany 4 Frostburg at Frostburg 5 California at Fairmont 6 Wesleyan at Buckhannon 13 Bethany at Fairmont 9 10 Tourney 75 Left to right— Walter Moore, Dave Deliggi, W. V. I. C. champion, and Pete Doran. Fairmont States ' tennis team, under the guidance of Dr. C. A. Lindley, lost only one game during the 1954 season. Dave Deliggi copped the W.V.I.C. championship in the singles and teamed up with Peter Doran to take second place in the doubles. The num- ber two doubles team was Alfred Uvegas and Walter Moore. 76 First Row, left to right-Phil Hayes, Allen Hixon, Jerry Hobbs, Bob Kaufman, Nelson Elliott, Bill Watts, Dick Holliday, Jim Stevens. Second Row— Coach Paul ' Pi Davis, Jim Orr, Dick Smith, Jim Bollinger, Bob Madison, Dennis Kirby, Sal Vespoint, Nick Moreman, Dick Moore, Manager, Joe Ross. The 1954 Fairmont State track team was highly successful, winning every meet except one. The State track meet at Bethany left the team tied for second place with Wesleyan. At a Triangular meet between Fairmont State, Davis and Elkins, and Wesleyan, the Fairmont team swept to first place. Sal Vespoint, a versatile track man has entered several events the past two years, jumping the high and low hurdles, pole vaulting, and running the 220 yard dash. Jim Orr, a sophomore, ran the 100 yard dash, the 220 and the 440. Allen Hixson, also a sophomore, represented Fairmont State in the mile and half mile runs. Bob Madison threw the shot put and Ernie Budy threw the discus, both of these men are Sophomores. Congratulations to Coach Paul Pi Davis and his superb track team. 7iac6 7 cant Left to right— Sal Vespoint, Dennis Kirby, Dick Smith, Jim Stevens, Allen Hixon, Dick Moore. . ,,lL ,% ,—!■ .■■■ . -« Ji • ■ ' ££ • ¥ mKmmmmim0 ■■ ■■ :; « ■ ...... - ■ • - r frl-r V v ' l JMHMMHHMMi T 7 e SfdaAJ enA This organization for women on the hill has been inactive this year A girl must pass a specific swimming test before she is per- mitted to join the group. In recent years the group sponsored swun- mi g p ag Lant an S d other activities Many of the members partici- ate m lie life saving classes, and take special instruction courses in water safety. Miss Anne Barry, a member of the physical education department, is sponsor for the group. 78 i¥oc6ec} leant J ,,.„.. ± { f% f) Fi rst Row, left to right: Carla Kisner, Athena Andrews, Ann McCord. Second Row: Gloria Leach, Thomasena Woodyard, Carolyn Orr. Third Row: Judy West, Evelyn Brandenburg, Karolyn Hood, Jackie Sandeau, Lorraine Ware, Mary Lee Hood, Nancy Schwartz, Bette Hinton, Jo Ann Jones, Ethel Phillips. 79 ■ ■ A % fli FAMILIAR SIGHTS AROUND F. S. C. Sal Vespoint roaming around in the Big Nickel , in fact we might tab him Mr. Big Nickel . Imogene Gribble and her ever faithful pair of crutches, she does a remarkable job of get- ting around on them. ( Imy will probably be lost without them. ) Gary McCutcheon wearing the old familiar F.S.C. maroon and white jacket. Barbara Gennery hurrying and scurrying like mad to get all of the Freshmen class iden- tified for the Mound . Mr. Wallman preparing or coaching another Masquer play, which by the way are always outstanding. (Example Lo and Behold ). Sue Smith working on Wednesday nights in the Big Nickel . Norma Goode, Dawnie McMaster, and Nola Bell working on their puppets for Miss Rhodes art class. George Murphy and that flashy blue Ford he drives around here. We wonder how he always manages to get the same parking space. Nancy Killian always in the locker room. Gary Wilson, and Bill Bonasso and those crazy hats that adorn their crazy, mixed up heads. Joan Seese trying to sell Senior invitations. The noon-hour crowd standing in line in the Nickel . Jack White talking about Dorie Lee. Elaine Tharp wearing her diamond ring. The Tags getting ready for another big show. Nelda Summers playing the piano for ev- erybody. Albert Tennant holding at least one office each year. Virginia Gorzek writing stories for the Col- umns. Dick Cottrill working overtime to meet the deadline for the Columns issue. Bob and Jack Devore taking turns coming to Physical Science Class. Dolores Haught presiding in assembly in the absence of Bill Phillips. Bill Sarver and Bill Seifrit debating. The T. B. I. preps wearing those scratchy burlap outfits. The Seniors hurrying to Stokers to get their pictures taken. Mary Connor rushing through lunch to make it to Jayenne in time for her practice teaching. 82 Left to right— Mrs. Margaret Wil- lard, Mary Frances, Miss Clora Mar- pie, Mrs. Laura E. Lewis, founder of the local chapter. A visit to the founder of the local chapter. Ilobert Everson, Mary Pritehard, Elaine Tharp, Joe Sarsfield. A planning committee. ?utu%e )eac ei s U rfmetica, The panel that appeared on WJPB-TV. Edna Knight, Mary Connor, Eliza- beth Dixon, Mary Frances, Nola Snay. o Some of the members that at- tended the F. T. A. conference at Jackson ' s Mill. Edna Knight, Mary Frances, Mary Connor, Patti Nixon, Barbara Allen. 83 7 SetUo rfutoyiafwA 86 7{Hft6 otaynafi6ect Se Uo te Joseph Albert A) ban Howard Allman Alvin A. Angle Raymond James Barber James W. Binnix George A. Boyce Robert Clement Davis John David DePasquale Thomas Edwin Ewald Betty Jane Fox Richard M. Gall Donald Earl Godfrey Donald L. Halpenny Herman Jaquez Charles F. Jarrett Joseph Knotts Joseph Bnrnell Lynch Donald S. Mahaffey Robert S. Martin Clark Michael Catherine Lou Moats Robert Edward Mundell Harry Papajohn, Jr. Mary Elizabeth Pasquale Walter P. Phillips Floyd Police Paul Gerald Rankin Richard L. Rector Charles B. Robinson Frank Vincent Sansalone Richard Delane Schamp Donald Roosevelt Seay James E. Sheets Randall E. Shew Frances Nelle Sigler William Daniel Sigler Frank Stingo J. ' Hugh Straight Evelyn Grace Tosti Matt Viglianco Eldon D. Wadsworth Ralph B. Walley Jack L. Watkins Barbara E. Wright William Edward Young 87 Left to right: Robert Watkins, Dolores Haught, Robert Ewald, Shirley Seifrit, Robert Shackelford, Queen, Mary Jane Lemley, Joy Sloter, Don Hamilton, Nelda Summers, Frederick Radebaugh. S veet6e vtt 0£ 7. S. 1. Left to right: Queen, Martha R. Pase, Dr. Royd Howard. The dance was sponsored by Kappa Sigma Kappa Fraternity. @£ teMtate s4ufoa%cLfe 4, 89 Ue tda 0£ tctuAittet ?954-55 SEPTEMBER 7-10 Freshman registration and ori- entation 10 Freshman Mixer Dance 20 Morrow Hall Open House 24 Sigma Sigma Sigma Open Dance OCTOBER 2 TBI Open Dance 8 Masquers Picnic 18-19 Masquers Play 23 Zeta Sigma Open Dance NOVEMBER 5-6 W. Ya. Industrial Arts Confer- ence and Exhibit 8 Social Science Conference 12 Newman Club Open Dance 15-16 Masquers Play 20 Kappa Sigma Kappa Open Dance 24 Thanksgiving Holidays begin, 4:00 p.m. 29 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. DECEMBER 6-7-9 Tag Fraternity Show 17 Christmas Holidays begin at 4:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 14 Morrow Hall Open House 19 Homecoming Dance 26 TBI Open Dance MARCH 5 Sigma Sigma Sigma Hobo Dance 7-8 Masquers Play, Lo and Be- hold. 11-12 W. Ya. State Speech Festival 19 Sigma Tau Gamma Sadie Haw- kins dance. 21 Nominations for Student Coun- cil Officers 28 Primary Election for Student Council Officers APRIL 1 Zcta Sigma Open Dance 4 General Election Student Coun- cil Officers 4-5 Masquers Play 6 Easter Holidays begin, 10:00 p.m. 13 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. 16 Junior-Senior Prom 21-23 W. Ya. Academy of Science Conference JANUARY 3 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. 17-21 Semester Examinations 24 Registration, Second Semester 24 Back to School Dance 28 Kappa Sigma Kappa Colonial Ball MAY 2 Inaugural Ball 9-10-12 Fraternity Show sponsored by The Big Six. 23-27 Final Examinations 27 Baccalaureate Sermon 28 Commencement Exercises 90 Scutietfadt Ue td vi DECEMBER 2-Falcons suffer 79-69 loss at Glenville. The accurate shooting of Glenville spell- ed Fairmont ' s doom in the opening game. The high scorers for Fairmont were Juno Charleton with 21, Jack Mclntyre with 20, and Jim Villinger with 17. DECEMBER 4-Fairmont State tops Shep- herd, 80-84. After a hard battle, the Fairmont State Falcons managed to pull through for their first win. DECEMBER 7- West Virginia Wesleyan whips the Davismen, 111-71. The Falcons were hindered by bad shooting. DECEMBER 10-The Alderson and Broad- dus Battlers rip Falcons, 112-70. A-B led the attack all the way and steadi- ily increased their lead. DECEMBER 14-Falcons Upset Potomac State, 93-61. Fairmont State capitalized on superior rebound work and improvement in shoot- ing to upset the highly favored Catamounts. Juno Charleton and Jim Villinger sparked the winning attack. JANUARY 4-Beckley Edges Fairmont, 95- 91. The Fairmont State Falcons were run ragged and squeezed out as the southern- ers took a close win. JANUARY 6-Falcons Surprise Salem, 91- 79. The Falcons gave the Salem Tigers a les- son in hard-driving, straight-shooting bas- ketball and kept one of the best crowds of the season in stitches. Harry Joe Hall top- ped the scoring for Fairmont with 30 points. JANUARY 8-Fairmont State Bows to Cata- mounts in Thriller, 74-72. Foul shooting provided Potomac State with their close win. The score was tied no less than 12 times, and the lead was in dif- ferent hands on 23 different occasions. JANAURY 11-Davis Elkins Downs Fal- cons, 95-79. D E broke a tight ball game wide open in the second half to hand Fairmont State a defeat before a small crowd. JANUARY 12-Bethany Humbles Fairmont State, 78-65. Bethany College was held in check dur- ing the first half but pulled away in the second and won without much trouble. JANUARY 13-Fairmont Beats California, 85-75. The Falcons registered their fourth vic- tory, breaking a three-game losing streak, and were led by outstanding play making and ball handling of John Bruzuzy. JANUARY 15-Scrappy Falcons Bow to Alderson-Broaddus, 83-82. Fairmont State turned in an inspired game against A-B, and with their outstand- ing playing they almost upset the leaders of the West Virginia Intercollegiate. JANUARY 27-Fairmont State Nips Salem Club, 82-81. A tight game all the way, it was dead- locked 42-42 at halftime. Juno Charleton tipped the game-winning goal, and the leading scorer was Jim Villinger with 34 points. 91 Scu6et aM de tcUvi (Continued) JANUARY 29-Fairmont State Tops Con- cord, 78-62. Led by Villinger, the Falcons spurted in the final ten minutes to outdistance the vi- siting Lions. Prior to the Fairmont spurt, Concord had been very much in the game. JANUARY 31-WVU Yearlings Whip Fal- con Frosh, 95-53. The Little Mountaineers exploded in the middle of the first quarter to set the stage for their victory. Bob Gouzd led the scor- ing for the Fairmont Frosh with 19 points. FEBRUARY 1-Falcons Beat West Liberty, 92-80. Fairmont State copped their third straight verdict, as Jack Mclntyre netted 29 points for high scorer. FEBRUARY 4-Fairmont State Defeats Beckley, 84-70. Fairmont State ' s Falcons scored ten points in a row to break a tie and insured their victory over the Beckley Hawks. FEBRUARY 5-Late Falcon Rally Whips Concord, 67-64. Juno Charleton broke a 62-62 deadlock with 1:30 to go in the ball game to give FSC its first lead of the evening, and the Falcons took advantage of it to post a win over the Concord Lions. FEBRUARY 8-Falcons Edged by Glen- ville, 78-77. Glenville overcame a 16-point halftime lead for their victory over Fairmont. The Falcons played brilliantly in the first half but fell victim to the rally in the second half. FEBRUARY 10-Falcon Five Drops 101-93 Verdict. Fairmont State lost their halftime margin to a comeback of Davis Elkins. Jack Mc- lntyre topped the scoring for FS with 27 points. FEBRUARY 12-Fairmont State Tops West Liberty, 89-83. The Falcons outlasted a late rally by the Hilltoppers and won the game, as Juno Charleton netted 23 points. FEBRUARY 15-FSC Falcons Rally to Whip Bethany, 86-75. A second-half push by the Falcons gave Fairmont State the necessary points for a win. FEBRUARY 17-Falcons Squeezed Out by California, 85-82. Fairmont State put on a second-half rally but then dropped the verdict to California. FEBRUARY 19-Fairmont State Nipped by Wesleyan, 90-88. A rally by the Falcons fell short in a close thriller. The heartbreaking defeat in the final game of the season was played before a good Homecoming crowd at Cole- bank Gymnasium. TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 24-The Falcons advanced to semi-finals by upsetting the Wesleyan Bobcats, 88-83. FEBRUARY 25-The defending champion, Alderson-Broaddus, outran the Falcons, 95-81, and eliminated FSC from the tournament. 92 n 7 c Second - - - Boys MOST HANDSOME Bob Reiber John Lobuts Bob Martin Sal Vespoint Girls PRETTIEST Sally Porter Barbara Snider Margo Davis Barbara Haun Bob Shackelford Mike Forte CUTEST COUPLE and and Mary Jane Lemley Gloria Guido Bill Clark Bob Watkins BEST DANCERS Sally Porter Ann McCord John Bruzuzy Juno Charleton Jack Mclntyre BEST ATHLETE Bette Hinton Ann McCord Bill Phillips Walter Phillips MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Athena Andrews Mary Sue Sandy Steve Steele Allan Hixon MOST POLITE Becky Hoult Joyce Flint Bill Phillips MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Bill Bonasso FUNNIEST K. K. Hood Dick Gall BEST SINGER Katey Scott ' MR. 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