Flemington High School - Memories Yearbook (Flemington, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1986 volume:

A portrait of the student of the 80's. Early morning bells prod students on their way to another day of hustle. Slamming lockers, ringing bells, taking notes in every class; it's a more serious approach to education as requirements get tough. Late afternoon bells release students. Life changes, ringing phones, making plans, hanging out; it's time for a quick release, it's Life in the 80's. MEMOIRS 1986 FLEMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FLEMINGTON. WV 26347 VOLUME 56 Got a case of the blues, others share the problem. Feel like you're being picked on by the upper classmen. Find this and more in the UNDERCLASS- MEN pages 49-60 and JU- NIOR HIGH pages 61-69 Whether it's out on the town or shopping for the latest fashions, find it all in STUDENT LIFE pages 6-20. Chamberlaine Flowers“• Total service Is What We're All About l et the folks at Chamberlaine Flow- ers get you a new lease on life by giv- ing you great deals on insurance. This is what it's all about. Find out how fellow stu- dents feel about the new rules. Take a look inside vocational education. Find it all in ACADEMICS pages 70-81. 3 Tough decisions, indecisions, perhaps no decisions. Teens found that they needed pri- vate moments, times that were best shared with the clos- est of friends. Classes had to be picked, career decisions had to be made. Some found a release in friendship, others through sports. Many discovered it wasn't always easy to grow up in the 80's. Sharing a private conver- sation are friends Kristy Ross and Tina Spencer. Many found it a lot easier if they shared problems with a friend. Everything is A-OK. Giving the thumbs up sign are seniors Raymond Bray and Bub Wiseman. Many faced tough carer deci- sions as the job market bogan shrinking. 4 5 T ro©s MOcVcrQ Graveyard Shift Above: Suds up to her e - bows Dora Holliday washes dishes getting ready for the Prom. Right: May I take your order? Several students found that working outside school, like Mary Scar- berry, provided extra cash. Making money and making friends are two of the good points about having an after school job; but is it worth the time, energy and grades when they are stuck working THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT? Working juniors and seniors shared their views on the ad- vantages and disadvantages of holding down a part-time job. Q. What do you like most and least about working? A. David Davis, Kroger's, jr. I like the money and meeting new people the most. The least-the time involved. A. Kim Saltis. Hardees, sr. I like the employees, but I dis- like cleaning up the place. You wouldn't believe the messes you can find in a restaurant. Q. How has working compli- cated your life? A. Lisa Murphy, salesclerk, sr. It cut into my activities, yet I have spending money. A. Tina Workman, salesclerk, sr. It brought down my grades because of the long hours and I don't have time for other activities. Q. How do you balance work, school and fun? A. Karen Bolton, Hardees, jr. I plan around my work schedule. A. Vickie Ball, yard work, soph. I can do my job whenever I want, it isn't hard to do other things. Q. How does working affect your grades? A. Andy Bowers. McDonald's sr. It hurts them. It takes a way from study time. A. Mary Scarberry Taco Villa, sr. Who wants to stay up all night studying after you've been working. Q. What advice would you give to a friend who is going to get his or her first job? A. Duane Elsey. McDonald's sr. Be polite and on time. Whether it's working out- side in the cold or typing inside the warm building, both Mr. Ira Marks and Tina Ball made FHS run a little smoother. Below: All smUes in spite of the rush- ing, Mrs. Mary Ann Lay- man gets ready to clean up after lunch. Ole. Senior Lisa Murphy gets her fill of Mexican food every night she works at the Toco Villa. Jewelry Makes A Fashion Statement All That Glitters of jewelry Tina Spencer, sophomore, sports one of the long beaded necklaces All that glitters is not neces- sarily gold. Today's jewelry ranges from a simple gold chain to bulky bracelets and dangling earrings. Even boys are getting into the act with gold chains and even an oc- casional earring. What does jewelry mean to teens today? Patricia Ross, se- nior, uses jewelry to compli- ment her clothes. Tammy Tay- lor, senior, however feels that it is much more than an accesso- ry; it helps to make guys more manly and girls more feminine. Loud and flashy or quietly el- egant, almost every fashion is seen in jewelry. Some students however express a strong dis- like for the trendier fads and opt for the simplicity of a gold chain. Shirley Spears, sopho- more, prefers chains and sim- ple earrings to these fads that come and go. But jewelry is not just for girls any more, guys are beginning to wear it too. They, however, prefer the more traditional class rings and class keys. Rare- ly at Flemington, is a guy spot- ted wearing an earring. Flashy or subtle, fad or fash- ion, teens know how to make themselves glitter. Jy I P Right Warm or wooly, the junior high girls show that fashion has a design for every taste, whether is is from a casual sweatshirt to a new loose fitting sweater Below Ushering in the warm weather was also a new rule that al- lowed students to wear shorts for the first time. Ev- erything appeared, from loose-fitting JAMS' to tee-shirts and tanks. 9 ■ Gentlemens Choice Long hair, short hair. a'i different styles of hair were in fashion. The style of the'80's called for casual hairstyles. The stylists and beauticians at Gontlomen's Choice Hair Care Center were able to give students the kind of style fashion called for. Phone 622-1960. 10 Fashion Fun And Frolic Creates A New Attitude If you see someone walking down the hall who looks like Don Johnson or Madonna, don't worry, it's just the latest fashions. More students are beginning to dress like their favorite sing- ers and super stars. The look, outrageous clothes. I like wild and crazy looking clothes, said Tina Spencer, freshman. Now that students are changing their styles in clothes, hairstyles are also following the trend. I liked the tails that the other girls had, so I decided to get one, said Jackie Faul- kiner, of the newest hair craze. Not only are teens saying it with clothes and hair, but jew- elry and shoes are important in finishing that total teen look. The end result, a new attitude. Left: Wild prints and leath- er were the signs of the fall as black and white made a fashion come back Jean Palmer and Julie Sheppard sport their outfits. Above Ocean Pacific shirts and shorts re- mained popular through out the year Marty Mc- Cloy wears an OP while Connie Knotts wears a Lee sweat 11 Junior high is a time for getting to know one an- other, and even though very few date, they can get together at dances. Right: Lee Welch and Shelle Pyle try to lift one another, while Joe Bolton wrestles Jule Sheppard to the ground. HIN4RDS SPAGHETTI For special occasions, many teens liked to take their dates some place special. Many enjoyed going to Minards after the Prom or perhaps for a special anniversary. Minards is located at 813 East Pike Street. Phone 623-1711. INN Going together. It's what students enjoy most about school Sammy Oli- vio and Kim Smith discuss going out. 12 HBSHfi When Weekends Come, Teens Step s'r ; , . Out On The Town The week-end-it's finally here. After five days of getting up early and doing tons of homework, it's now time to re- lax, to socialize and to go out on the town. The first problem, deciding what to do on a date, presents a real challenge. Some stu- dents meet this challenge head on by planning their week-ends on Monday morn- ing: others decide on the spur of the moment. What do students do when they go out on the town? Go- ing to the movies remains their favorite type of date. Howev- er other activities are out there besides the movies. Roller skat- ing or going to one of the teen discos remain popular with the students. It's a great place to hang out and meet friends,'' explained senior. Matt Dillon. Hunger plays an important role in a teen's life, and on week-ends hunger pangs strike with increased force. Piz- za Hut is just one of the places where students go eat. Others prefer a more inti- mate evening. Going out is lots of fun, and going out with your friends may be lots of fun, explained sophomore, Vicki Payne, “but when you're on a date, it's nice to be able to spend some time alone. So even though they're stepping out on the town, having some private time is important, said senior John Hardesty. Have wheels will travel. Going out on the town is a lot easier when a stu- dents has a car to drive. For Bub Wiseman it's a ne- cessity. Above: Stepping oat on the town were Cindy Lipscomb and John Kyle. 13 Sometimes hanging out starts a teen in a career. Hanging out at Larry Vincents Ga- rage has been a way of several students from the school to be interested in car re- pair. Phone 739-2444. Taking the meaning hanging around to its' limit. Marsha Wiseman hangs around in front of school Above Some- times there's nothing bet- ter to do than to hang around the classroom, like Amy Fowler, seventh grader I Hanging around with friends is one of the best things to do during lunch. Heather Kittle, Dwight Co- lebank. and Christina Gray hang out 14 Everywhere In America Teens Are Hanging Out SS aslZZ,h°' At Fw « Race Against Time Down to the final wire The Juniors put a finishing touch on the en- tranceway to the hall. Lori Soltis makes the last adjustment. 16 All those months of fight- ing and disagreements. I thought we would never pull it off. But here we were, the night before the Prom. Of course I was late for decorating. Getting down to the community building, there sat everyone waiting to get in. And who had the key? ME. As we were working, sud- denly we realized something was wrong. Not only didn't we have enough decora- tions or scissors, but we were starving. Away goes Coach Auvil to pick up pizzas. How embarassing. He forgot to get the money before he left. Saturday morning came. As I rolled out of bed, I real- ized that every bone in my body was sore. Down to the community center I went again, thinking that a cou- ple hours would do it. WRONG!!! I was there until four o'clock. Mom was go- ing balloon crazy. The car resembled' a big purple and silver balloon coming down the road, especially after blowing up 72 of them. I de- cided that I'd better hand these things over ... a pur- ple one ... a gray one ... a purple one . . . It was almost four, my deadline. Oh no! No more tape. I ran across the road to the only store in town. Closed. Desperate, I went to a house and asked if I could borrow tape. How embarassing. Four o'clock. My deadline. I got into the car and slammed the door. Now what's wrong. The door wouldn't shut. Looking back at Julie, she was sitting there with her mouth wide open, eyes popping out of her head, I had shut her hand in the car door. Would we ever survive Prom night? 17 Soft music, dim lights. All of it adds up to a roman- tic evening for those who attended the annual Prom held at the Commu- nity Center. Fit tor a Queen and King. Tina Workman and Bub Wiseman were selected as Queen and King of the affair Getting Ready To Make Tonight A Night To Remember In just three hours I'll be at- tending my last Prom. I've got to make myself abso- lutely beautiful. I still need to shower, to wash my hair, which takes hours to dry, and I haven't even decided how to fix it yet. Shower's over. Time to conquer that mop. After 30 minutes of pulling, tugging and curling it still looks like a bird is nesting in it. Now for the dress. Hey Mom, could you come zip me up? One last look in the mirror as my date pulls up out front. Watch out here comes my trigger happy mom. Flash! One more Flash! And it's not over yet. Off we go to his house for even more pictures. Finally we're Prom bound. Check out those people. Hey you guys look terrific Flash! Flash! More pictures. I arrive just in time for the Grand March. I hope I re- member this thing. Where's my partner? The music is starting, The Greatest Love by Whitney Houston, that's a good selection. Now for the court. There goes Kim Saltis for princess, does she look shocked. The second princess, Gina Bur- ton, is ready to fall over. Now for the queen—Tina Workman, she's amazed. The King was easy, Bub Wiseman. The court is all . smiles as the theme song, This Could Be The Night, by Loverboy. drifts across the room. What a romantic evening. The Dougger is playing all the top tunes. Check out those guys dancing, they can really move. Everyone seems to be having a ball. The Prom, my last, turned out terrific. And to think, this really is a night to remember. Surveying the scene. Vicki© Greathouse, se- nior. and her date pause before entering the Prom. Just one last touch. Mary Scarberry. senior, gets down to last minute prep- arations before attending the Prom. 19 Memories held dearest are those special friend- ships developed during high school. Marsha Wise- man and Heather Kittle share sunshine and friend- ship. Center: High school romance promises good times and friendship, as Tammy Fleming and Tom Harte walk arm in arm. Brenda Williams forgot which basket they were supposed to shoot at dur- ing the game. Any basket- ball player can tell you it is. r Tammy t means water as s driver with a In a school this small it's no wonder that everybody knows everybody else's business. Some students and fac- the f school, special Ruddies 'til the end. Look alikes Mark Bray and Scott Blake take it easy during lunch. In A Small School It's Hard To Say It's None Of Your Business Play Ball! Athletes Go After Wins With Fire In Their Eyes And Hopes For A Winning Season. But Being A Jock Isn't All Fun And Games In Boys Varsity A Season Of Frustration And Bad Luck 22 The boys varsity season was a time of indecision and frustration. The play- ers seemed jinxed with bad luck. First, they lost Coach Norman Bailey; then they lost senior, Da- vid Vincent, to a knee in- jury. The bad luck contin- ued throughout the season with the Grey- hounds winning a mere six games. Even with the score- board posting a lost, in a way the team was al- ways ahead. Team play- ers, such as Ronnie Knotts, center, Mike Olivio, for- ward, and Raymond Bray, forward, kept the opposi- tion from under the score- boards by averaging 25 rebounds a game. Quickness came in the package of point guards. Matt Dillon and Tom Spencer. Together they swiped eight steals a game from the opposing team, which opened a lot of doors for the fast break. Coming up next season to take the places vacat- ed by a mostly senior squad is a group of inex- perienced junior high players. Hustle! Hustle! Beating his opponent down the floor against Notre Dame, Matt Dillon shows his speed as point guard. 23 The Bigger They Are The Harder It Is To Make Them Fall Discovered Girls Varsity The Lady Hounds fin- ished their basketball sea- son with an 11-10 record. The players, showing ex- ceptional team work, av- eraged 48 points a game while holding their oppo- nents to 39 points. The La- dies were led by senior guard, Kim Saltis, who av- eraged 20 points per game. The teams we played were much bigger and stronger than us. but we were quicker than them, said Shannon Saltis, cen- ter. With the size of the other teams the Lady Hounds had a hard time getting to where they did. With a good showing of basketball skills and good coaching, they achieved an impressive victory over fifth ranked East Preston. We played well as a team and was able to pull the victory through, said Brenda Wil- liams, guard. The Lady Hounds were defeated by the Trojans of St. Francis in the sec- ond game of the section- al tournament after de- feating the fighting Irish of Notre Dame. The Hounds gave both teams a run for their money by com- ing back from a 17 point deficit during the Trojan game. With just minutes to go, they pulled within five. All-Tournament team members were Kim Saltis, guard and Kristy Ross, freshman forward. Left: Handling the boll Vickie Ball doesn't let anyone get in her way as she goes for a basket. Above: It's a race for the ball Kristy Ross and an R- W player scramble for the ball. Wrapped up in the game The fans of the Lady Hounds watch the game 25 Being A Jock Isn't Always Easy Neither Is Living With One! Life with a jock is not al- ways what it's cracked up to be. It takes a lot of hard work and often it takes neglecting other things. Being a jock takes a lot of hard work and sweat, said Tom Spen- cer, junior. If you want to achieve something, no matter what it is you have to give it your all. Mike Olivio, senior, agrees. He and his team- mates practice two hours a day, six days a week. Add the extra pressure of school work and home life and it can be difficult. Mike added that he could not handle all that extra pressure without the sup- port of friends and family. Support and cheer is what keeps me going, stated Matt Dillon, senior, who added, that no mat- ter if the team was win- ning or losing, people are always cheering the play- ers on. These could be the most important words to a jock, agreed Bub Wiseman. Without them, there's no use in putting in all that extra time and work. Although jocks seem to thrive for support and cheer, they also hunger for satisfaction. You have to satisfy yourself before you can satisfy someone else, said John Hardesty. It may not be easy, but it's living. Boys Varsity Basketball East Preston 52 97 Salem 78 44 Bruceton 75 63 Harman 41 51 Pennsboro 85 55 Coalton 63 84 Central Preston 58 78 Rowlesburg 50 73 Coalton 56 92 Notre Dame 51 84 Hundred 64 98 Bruceton 42 52 Pine Grove 43 70 Harman 57 50 Pine Grove 43 70 East Preston 66 81 Notre Dame 50 80 Pennsboro 54 46 Salem 77 55 Hundred 66 101 Tournament Notre Dame 53 74 Things are getting worm A warm up be- fore the game gets Raymond Bray ready. Pushed around—and loving it. Injured play- er, David Vincent, be- comes o spectator at the Salem game 27 Call It A Lot Of Sweat Call It A Lot Of Hard Work For The Ladies - It's An Even Season That crazy smi o. Tim McGee helps out the cheerleaders during a girls basketball game 28 A lot of sweat. A lot of tears. A lot of disappoint- ments. A lot of sacrifice. A common bond held these girls together ... A bond so strong that many weeknights and week- ends were sacrificed for one goal . . . WINNING! Winning the game! Building confidence in each other and carrying that confidence over into every game keyed up the young team. Some- times that confidence proved too much. Going into a game with too much confidence “could be bad remarked fresh- man guard, Christina Gray. However, with every game, a new dimension would arise. For Coach Rod Auvil, all that sweat, all that pain, all that sacri- fice, showed up at the Coalton game. Down by 13 points with less than two minutes to go. the team came back to win High scoring games, such as the 97 points canned during the Notre Dame contest helped to build the young team's ego. The season ended. The pain, sweat and tears were all put aside. Uni- forms were returned and tennis shoes retired. It was a time for reviewing. “Yes. they may have been young, mused Coach Auvil, “but they played well. Girls Varsity Basketball East Preston 43 53 Coalton 35 28 Hundred 41 34 Notre Dame 67 20 Central Preston 25 39 Coalton 36 39 Liberty 25 55 Bruceton 67 16 R-W 39 46 Pine Grove 45 33 East Preston 59 48 Rowlosburg 44 28 Liberty 25 60 Central Preston 41 60 Bruceton 53 12 R-W 47 56 Hundred 50 56 Notre Dame 97 9 Pine Grove 30 41 Tournament Notre Dame S3 14 St. Francis 48 53 Cheerleading Takes The Cake And For Those Who Play Sports It's Cupcakes 30 Game time. OH MY GOSH!!! Where's my shoes? Where's my tights? Hey! Does my hair look all right? With all this hustle and bustle, the cheerleaders always manage to be on time, in place and ready to get the spirit rolling throughout the gym. ■■■■■■■ There's never a down moment in cheerleading according to freshman Tina Spencer. On the bus, win or lose, the sound of music, cheers and gossip can be heard floating down the highways of West Virginia. If one lis- tens closely, the chess strategies of Coach Auvil and Shaffer can be over- heard. Taking credit for this attitude are the cheerleaders. For most of the squad, cheerleading is more than skirts and tights. It's pushing the team, having fun, making signs and im- proving spirit. Most of all, it's also caring . . . caring enough to represent the pride of Flemington High. 31 Who's Who In Sports And Why — Tournament Team Players Honored Being good wasn't enough. For these peo- ple, they needed to be better than the rest. They were good enough for their fellow teammates to recognize them as out- standing players. For Kim Saltis, senior, it meant playing the best offense. I was a little sur- prised, said Kim, but I worked hard to earn it. Joining Kim for an out- standing player was Shannon, her sister. What cinched it for the sisters was their attitudes ac- cording to Tina Spencer. A basketball player doesn't get better by sit- ting at home and watch- ing TV. It took hours of work. Practicing all the times when others would be out on dates became their trademark. The boys basketball team had a much tough- er decision. With nine se- niors, the team did not lack for leaders. Howev- er, newcomer to the game, Ronnie Knotts, se- nior and Mike Olivio were mentioned as two of the most outstanding players. Leadership and out- standing players kept all the 'Hounds ready to burn the nets. jj Slugging It Out On The Diamond 'Hounds Came Out On The Short End 118 S. Fourth St. Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone 623 6736 IDE U - 5 ft E 5TUDI0, ij«; Ideal-Sayre Studio has been in the memory business for over 75 years As yearbook photographers, they have taken everything from the senior portraits during the heat of the summer to the hot action of sports in the dead of winter. One run in. Junior. Tom Spencer, scores one run during the R-W, Fleming- ton match-up. 34 Oh no! Here I go again. Please don't hit me out of the ballpark. I know they're going to hit me, I just know it. Wow! They missed! Here I go again. Please God, don't let them hit me. Just let me make it through the season.'' CRACK!!! While real baseballs may not talk, this could be what they are thinking as they leave the pitch- ers' hands. Sophomore Marty McCloy, pitcher, claimed, “The ball has a mind of its own. Whether it's pitching throwing or even batting, the ball goes where it wants to. It's a world of differ- ence watching the game and actually playing it. “Things go a lot faster on the field than what fans suspect, stated Tony Stewart, outfielder. Many of the players felt as though they had the talent, but couldn't seem to get it all together. One game they would hit well, and then the next they wouldn't, ex- plained junior, Denise Up- ton, baseball fan. Even though ability helps, it cannot win the game by itself. A team needs desire and ambi- tion to achieve a winning season. Even though the team ended with a ‘1-12 record, the team never gave up. It's all in the swing Senior Mike Olivio. slugs the ball during one of games against R-W. Following through, he keeps his good form. Cleaning up Freshman. Kevin CottrHI, chalks up another run against R-W 35 Playing Hard Ball The Hard Way 'Hounds Sweat Their Way Through A 1-12 Season . . . And it s the wind-up. . . the pitch... strike!!! Con- centrating on the batter is senior pitcher. Raymond Bray. Better up. Taking a swing at the ball is sophomore. Sam Olivio. 36 Disappointment and frustration were at every corner of the baseball di- amond as the boys brought home a 1-12 record. Their problem, getting it together when it mat- tered the most. No one really was serious at first and some of the players argued, explained soph- omore, Sam Olivio. Besides for the arguing in the dug-out, the errors in the field hurt the team the most. When it was a close game and we had a chance to win, we made a lot of errors that really hurt us. That's what made us lose the games, said freshman, Kevin Cottrill. Even though the team's outlook wasn't very good, most players felt, We've always got next year, S7 Keeping a low profile. Matt Dillon, senior, gets ready for the pitch Waking Up Early Staying Out Late FHS Students Get Into Shape Why would any hu- man being torture him- self day and night just to play a sport? Let's look Into the mind of a jock . . . Long hours in the gym . . . hard work . . . lifting weights . . jogging . dieting . . . Do I do it for the glory? Getting into shape may not be the best part of playing a sport, but it is rewarding later in the season. Being in shape is knowing the thrill of vic- tory is right around the corner. Being in shape is keeping injury and pain away. It is playing my best. After all the workouts I put my body through. the suffering, the frustra- tion of losing those last few pounds ... it all pays off when I get in shape. The gradual increase in the amount of exer- cise, the total concen- tration and determina- tion finally pays off in stamina and persis- tence. A New Beginning Brings On Feelings Of Confusion And Sorrow As F.H.S. Shares Fond Memories Of The Graduating SIEN1CICS The final day. After all the fun and dances. Awards Day marks the end for seniors Does rock bring out agrossivo behavior? It looks that way as Bud Wiseman clowns around with a seventh grader Christine Beryl Ball Raymond W. Bray. Jr Andrew E. Bowers. Jr Regina Rae Burton The swish of long dresses can be heard as the ju- niors and seniors partici pate in the traditional Grand March at the be- ginning of the Prom. 40 Music Moods r� ------------------- It's More Than A State Of Mind Lace and wild prints. Clothes that had been looted from grandmother's closet. Spiked hair. Colored hair. Almost anything goes, accord- ing to popular teen magazines. The rock look is here, and with it, a whole new way of listening to teens favorite music, rock. For Vicki Greathouse, the wild sound of rock and roll makes her dress according to the music she listens to . . . WILD. On the other hand, Willa Sheme claims that music, especially rock, does not change the way she dresses. Sometimes I dress like Madon- na, confessed Tina Workman, “even though she is not my favor- ite singer. Aside from fashion, today's se- niors listen to rock for another reason. It's a great mood chang- er. Slow songs relax and gives my time to think, said Diana Da- vis. But for Tina Ball, a fast song makes her want to party. It's an escape hatch, claimed Mike Olivio referring to lis- tening to music. It's especially good for those times when every- thing is going wrong. Rocking to the beat at a junior dance is senior Tina Workman. Diana Davis William Matthew Dillon Duane E. Elsey Vicki Marie Greathouse John Lee Mercer Hardesty James Lee Hays 41 Hassle Free Country Living Takes It Easy Fresh air, peace and quiet, no crowds. Nothing else in the world com- pares to country living. In spite of the disadvantages, many seniors such as David Kyle, wouldn't trade living in the country for any- thing in the world. For hunting and fishing enthusi- asts like Richard Mayle, area riv- ers, ponds and woods provide plenty of fish and game. All is not fun and games how- ever. For those students living in area farms, early mornings and calloused hands best describe their lives. Even though it takes a lot of sweat and hard work, Duane Elsey thinks that farm living is great. It's not so great for Debbie Vic- tor, who thinks that living in a small community has several disadvan- tages, one of them, monotony. Debbie Yoak agreed, “It's often necessary to leave the small communities in search of jobs. Good or bad, one thing for sure according to Jimmy Hays, “It sure beats the hustle and bustle of a big city. Call him the boss In charge of washing desks in Mr Costello's room for the day was senior John Hardesty 42 Nothing boots the fresh air after being cooped up in school. Ronnie Knotts, senior, heads to the courts after school. A neighborly chat occurs whenever there is time between bells Seniors Mary Ann Parks. Mary Scarberry and Tina Work- man gossip. Baseball and apple pie, that seems to be the American way. Raymond Bray takes part in one of America's favorite sports 43 Dating is lots oasior with a car. Billy Williams and Jackie Faulkiner walk to class. Getting to the tennis courts takes a car for se- niors like Lisa Murphy. With graduation just around the corner, some seniors dream of a new car. like Jimmy Hays, John Hardesty and Vickie Greathouse. Willa Jo Sheme Tony Stewart Tammy Jo Taylor Stephanie Sue Turnbull Debbie Victor Dave Vincent O 44 Toughin' It Seniors Get Truckin' Fever Over the mountains and through the mud a Chevy truck will go. Country living definitely affects the choices of cars and trucks that seniors want as their dream car or truck. For some seniors, the worse the weather and the rougher the ter- rain, the better they like it. For them it can only mean one thing—it's time to go four- wheelin'. Ronnie Knotts, Calvin McCloy and Raymond Bray all have one thing in common. They're 4- wheelin' enthusiasts. Even though Ronnie's dream is a Chevy truck and Raymond's is a Ford truck, all three agree that around here you need a 4x4. However, not everyone is so practical. What teen age guy can resist the smoothness and sleekness of sports cars. Andy Bowers is no exception. His high hope is to own a Lambourghini. He feels that sports cars are a sign of youth and success. Other seniors though feel that their selections are more down to earth. Both Bud Wiseman and John Hardesty feel that classic cars top sports cars. Not only are they better looking, they're also more expensive,” they explained. Wheels are a boy's best friend in high school. For senior, Andy Bowers, it's a necessity since he com- mutes from Fairmont daily. 45 Graduation jitters. Ronnie Knotts and David Kyle have a last minute talk before lin- ing up for graduation. All smiles now. Willa Sheme and Vicki Greathouse can now breathe a sigh of relief as they talk after graduation ceremonies. Friends until the very end. Matt Dillon. Tony Stewart and Kim Saltis get ready for a final farewell. She's now on alumnus. Deb- bie Yoak walks off stage af- ter receiving her diploma from Mr. Robert Shields, principal. 46 Curtain Call Seniors Take Their Last Bow How do you ever get these hats to stay on your head? Oops, time to line up. Look at that crowd! Boy am I nervous. As the senior class of '86 marched, one-by-one into the gym, several thoughts floated through their minds. Dreams of the future mingled freely with the fear of the unknown. Proud par- ents and relatives braved the sweltering heat of June First to join the seniors in celebrating the end of twelve years of work. Leading the class were honor students Regina Burton, valedic- torian, and Patricia Ross, saluta- toriam Mr. Glen Everly, represent- ing the Board of Education was on hand to greet the graduates. Mr. Robert Shields presented the diplomas. As the graduates' names were called, the thirty seniors received their diplomas to the cheers and applause of friends and family. Finally I made it. I didn't fall. I didn't lose my hat. But most of all. I'm free. 47 Farewell are not so sure. Mary y would miss causing [ut Tammy Taylor looked differently. I'll definitely ly friends, she said. But pmework. [ always those after- I After the school door hind them for the last hre's that moment of I before stepping out. Senior classes were not al- ways a peice of cake. Honor student. Duane Elsey com- pletes his social studies assignment. Turning the tables on the photographer. John Har- desty and friends. Tom Spen- cer and Matt Dillon clown around. Top: Stars in her eyes. Kim Saltis enjoys a dance dur- ing the Prom, 64 Finding It Hard To Get Up In The Morning. Searching For A Charmed Life. Looking At The World Through Rose-Colored Glasses. Letting It All Out Even Though Prices Are Sky Rocketing. Welcome To Life As An Underclassmen Monday B'ues A Splash Of Cold Water A Rush For The Bus With one eye opened, I stretched over and shut off that terrible buzzing sound screaming in my ear. “Oh no! I groaned, “it's al- ready Monday. Staring at the ceiling, I tried to force myself out of bed. All over the United States, the same scene unfolds as stu- dents try to face another week of study. Science has identified this sickness and la- beled it. If the scene describes you, then you have a bad case of the Monday morning blues. After a great weekend of going out, staying up and sleeping in, students find them- selves dragging when it comes to the steps of the school. With their bodies still in weekend rhythm, it's difficult to switch | over to school rhythm. “Boy, it's sure hard getting into the swing of things after a weekend, agreed Raymond Bray, senior. How do students and teach- ers get back into the school week? Well, doctors have a solu- tion, but many find it too hard to follow. For many of them, the easiest solution would be- get rid of Mondays all together. Top center: Hitting the books is always harder on Mondays for Regina Cur- tis. freshman. Above: Shrugging off the blues. When game time comes, players, like Shannon Sal- tis. must put the blahs aside. Right: And he's down for the count! Sam- my Olivio is faced with Mr. Kenyon first thing Monday. Vickie Ball (10) Crystal Barney (11) Scott Blake (9) Tina Blake (9) Todd Blake (11) Karen Bolton (11) Danny Boyd (9) Charles Bray (10) Mark Bray (9) Meryle Brown (11) Michelle Campbell (9) Shelia Campbell (11) Terry Cavallier (11) Charles Charleton (10) Got that exhausted feel- ing? Senior. Tina Ball, sur- renders to that Monday feeling. 51 Pat Fleming (11) Tammy Fleming (9) Shelia Flint (9) Julie Faulkiner (11) Pobby Chocky (11) Dwight Colebank (9) Kevin Cottrill (9) Barbara Cumberledge (9) Regina Curtis (9) David Davis (11) Tammy Gaines (11) Steve Gallo (11) Christina Gray (9) Cindy Gray (11) Double the trouble. Friday the 13th fell twice during the school year. 52 Charmed Life A Four-Leaf Clover And Crossed Fingers Bring Luck Ever hear of Murphy's sophomore, knows what law? Frankie Murphy, ever can go wrong, will! Running down the road, jug- gling my books, I look up just in time to see Bus 97 pulling away. Rats, I think, “it's going to be one of those days. Hurry- ing back to the house, I con- vince my mom to drive me to school. My stroke of bad luck continues. I'm late for class. Slumping down in my desk, I glance at the calendar, Friday the Thirteenth. I should've known. Whether it's breaking a mir- ror, stepping on a crack or seeing a black cat, many stu- dents share common supersti- tions. However, lucky charms, bracelets and habits also bring good luck to those students who believe in their magical powers. At no other time is this more evident than on test days and game days. “When I want good luck, commented Willa Sheme, se- nior, “I always wear my favor- ite outfit, a gray dress. Other students stick to the more tra- ditional forms of luck. Crossed fingers and rabbit's feet make their appearance quite regularly. Do these superstitions, both good and bad, really have that big of an affect? It's haitl to tell, all we can do is cross our fingers and wait for the right answer. Top center: Shell need those crossed fingers. Tammy Vincent, sopho- more. proves she's not afraid. Above: Don’t fool with Mother Nature! Carl Pinnell. sophomore, tempts fate by standing under a ladder. 54 £yes Have ft Getting A New Out 'Look' On Life Despite The Fuss And Muss Coming home after the game. I drop exhausted on my bed. Boy, all I want to do is go right to sleep, I think to myself, shutting my eyes. Then it dawns on me; I've got to clean my contacts. Turning on the bathroom light, I think to myself, These things are more bother than they're worth. Even though most contact wearers can relate to all the care and fuss that surrounds taking care of contacts, most would not trade them for any- thing in the world. Even though contacts can be a hassle putting them in, I like contacts more than I ever did my glasses, said Bub Wise- man, senior. Not only can contacts im- prove a student's looks, but, many students found out that contacts can also change the color of their eyes. The newer tinted contacts come in a vari- ety of colors, but most stu- dents prefer the aqua and blue tints. Students, such as Tina Spencer and Carla Stew- art, wear their contacts for that different look they give. Not all students wear con- tacts, however. Some, such as senior, Duane Elsey, prefer glasses. Wearing glasses is not the end of the world. In fact, they tend to make some people look better. Whether it's glasses or con- tacts, students know that the eyes have it! contacts makes it easier Top center Seeing eye to eye with her own imago that is. Shannon Soltis, sophomore, puts in her contacts Top left Sports-minded? Wearing for Tina Spencer Above A dose up view- Mr. Shaffer finds it a lot easier with glasses Richard Greathouse (9) David Green (9) David Harman (11) Tom Harte (11) Ronnie Heater (10) Dora Holliday (11) Dean Kennedy (10) Heather Kittle (9) Tammy Knotts (11) Tim Knotts (9) John Kyle (11) Virginia Kyle (11) Karen Lipscomb (9) Susan Lipscomb (10) Marty McCloy (10) Tom McCray (10) Rick McG©e (11) Tim McGee (11) Bobbie Jo McGill (9) Mary McGill (11) Roberta Moore (11) Tammy Mullans (9) Sam Olivio (10) Keith Palmer (9) Frankie Murphy (10) Jeff Nicholson (10) i Sheila Parks (9) Vickie Payne (10) Caught napping during class. Tom Harte. Junior, pretends he was reading. 56 Daydreams A Trip To Paradise Lies Just Behind Closed Eyes The sun was shining down on the white beaches. I was sur- rounded by bathing beauties It was a dream come true. “Hey! What's wrong with you? Come on, we're going to be late for class! Suddenly, I was jolted back to reality. Instead of the warm sun and great beaches, I was surround- ed by blackboards and desks. My tropical vacation was cut short; I was back in school. Even though daydreams may relax students, they can, in fact, become quite danger- ous in some classes. Not know- ing the page number of the teachers' question are two of the drawbacks to classroom daydreaming. However, at one time or an- other everyone, including teachers, can be caught day dreaming. The weather has a big influence on daydreaming. Teachers know when the weather warms up in the spring, the students' mind drifts farther and farther from the Top center: In a fog1 Steve Gallo, junior, day- dreams of far away places during Math class Top right Worlds away. Charles Charleton daydreams during Sandy Beilotte's class. Above: Ever notice that concen- trated look some stu- dents can have yet still be daydreaming. Sheila Parks, freshman, tries to hold her attention during Mrs. Burtons's class classroom. “Daydreaming makes me think about what is going to happen that evening, and I look forward to it, explained junior Denise Upton. Taking minds off school work tops the list for daydreams. “It takes my mind off reality; it re- laxes me, said junior, Virginia Kyle. For a temporary escape into another world, many students agree, daydreaming is a lot more fun than geography. 57 $crooQeS After The Christmas Rush The 'Empty Pocket' Syndrome Hits Christmas time! That time of year again when things are rush . . . rush . . . rush . . . I rush up the aisles. I rush down the aisles. I search for that one present I forgot to buy. Finally, I rush back to the first place I started only to find it has already been sold. That's not nearly the worst of it. It's impossible to overlook the high cost of Christmas. “Coming up with that extra money can sometimes be a real hassle, agreed Billy Wil- liams, senior, who often does odd jobs during the Christmas holiday for cash. Sophomore, Jed Chalfant's solution to his problem is to bum his money. He simply turns to mom and dad for some spare cash. However, Lori Saltis, junior, has her own solution. “I save my money up all year round, so I know that when the cashier rings up the bill. I'll have enough money to pay for it. No matter what method a student uses for Christmas shopping, everyone can agree on one point. All those last minute shopping sprees leave everyone with empty pockets for weeks to come. Exchanging presents Mr Shields, principal, and Mrs Joy Lynch exchange gifts. 58 Right Planning for the big day. sisters. Barb and Becky Cumberledge wrap presents Below: Joyeux Noel French class celebrated Christmas French style All wrapped up. Laura Sandy and Tina Blake get ready for Christmas. Jerry Pence (11) Carl Pinnell (10) Robin Piper (9) Evelyn Poe (11) Shawna Pyle (11) Arlie Riffle (11) Jennifer Riley (10) Kristy Ross (9) Loretta Ross (Id Kim Smith (9) Steve Stewart (10) David Taylor (10) Kenny Tyson (9) Paul Trimble (9) 59 Lori Saltis (11) Laura Sandy (9) Teena Saucer (11) Reva Simmons (10) Shirley Spears (10) Tina Spencer (9) Tom Spencer (11) Brenda Williams (10) Marsha Wiseman (9) Bub Wright (9) Denise Upton (11) Tammy Vincent (10) Clifford Voak (11) Lost in love Vicki Payne, sophomore, expresses her feelings publicly. Well in hond. Andy Bower and Tom Spencer disre- gard the hands-off policy as they clown around in the hall. 60 I Looking For A Niche To Call Their Own. Being Kidded, Poked And Prodded. Finding A Way To Pass And Still Have Fun. Discovering A Whole, New 'Me' Welcome To- Junior High Junior High Right: Got him in a headlock Se- nior Andy Bowers grabs hold of an unsuspecting junior high stu- dent. Below: Junior High students also pick on one another. Butch Jones escapes from Cindy Moser. Ignore Them! Maybe They ll Go Away Ouch! What did I ever do to get myself into this mess? Every day it's the same thing. I come to school, start playing basketball and then BOOM! I get attacked by a bunch of mad dogs- better known as upper classmen. How do junior high students han- dle all this abuse? Well, for one thing, they come up with their own methods of handling the upper classmen. Ignoring them is just about the safest thing to do, commented seventh grader Amy Fowler. And a lot of them do just that . . . ignore them. Some kids like to take up for themselves when being abused. I know I do, stated Scott Workman, seventh grader. Others, however, see nothing wrong with the usually good-hu- mored abuse. Christy Greathouse, eighth grader, said that the abuse is only fair. Why would anyone be- lieve that? One day, we are going to abuse the junior high kids ourselves! 62 Charles Allison (7) Jud Bailey (7) John Barker (8) Hellen Barham (7) Jennifer Barney (7) Donna Baxter (7) Tracy Blake (8) Robert Bolton (8) Joe Bolton (7) Teresa Boyd (8) Jerry Bray (8) Lisa Chambers (8) Patti Cook (8) Debbie Crowe (8) Susan Curtis (8) Keith Davis (8) Chris Evans (7) Jackie Faulkiner (8) Tim Felton (7) Teresa Flowers (7) Amy Fowler (7) Tina Gray (8) Christy Greathouse (8) Charlotte Green (8) Theresa Hart© (8) David Flays (8) Donnie Hays (7) Laura Hayes (7) 63 Scott Hayes (7) Carol Hilverding (7) Ronald Hornor (7) Steve Jenkins (8) Butch Jones (7) J.J Jones (8) Karen Jones (8) Barbie Ketterman (8) Connie Knotts (8) Jeannie Knotts (8) Melissa Knotts (7) Melissa Leggett (7) Cathy Lipscomb (8) Cindy Lipscomb (8) Jody Lipscomb (7) Lisa Marks (8) Mike Massie (7) Michelle Mayle (8) Robbie Melton (8) Becky Milhoan (7) Renae Milhoan (7) Aimee Moore (7) Nelson Moore (7) Cindy Moser (7) Richard Moyer (7) Christina Murdock (7) Betty Norman (7) Jean Palmer (8) 64 Junior High students flip over gymnastics. Several attend the Workout Fitness Center in Philip- pi. Gym class also helps build those gymnastics skills. Junior High Topsy-turvy Girls Have the junior high girls flipped? Many of them have . . . over gymnastics! Gymnastics is fast becoming one of America's favorite spectator sports. And why not? After the suc- cess of the men's and women's Olympic gymnastics squads in 1984, gyms have been springing up across the nation. Even though there are no Olym- pic hopefuls among the girls who take gymnastics, they do have one common goal: to improve their cheerleading skills. By attending classes at the Barbour County- based gym, the girls not only learn the correct form for many of the Left: Balance and grace, just two important ingredients for cheerleading and gymnastics. Carta Stewart, eighth grader demonstrates a acrobatic skills, but also learn good form to prevent injuries. It gives them the needed self-confidence to appear in front of basketball crowds during the school year too. Even though the work is hard, and often repetitive, most of the girls find it enjoyable. For some of the lucky ones, the skills come easy, said Patti Upton and Amy Fowler, junior high students. However, for those who need to work extra hard, prac- ticing with friends gives them all the encouragement they need to stick with it claimed Christy Greathouse. An improved cheering squad is next year's goal for the junior high tumblers. Russicn Split. Below: Students bend over backwards to improve their skills. This exer- cise helped to loosen back muscles. Anna Poling (8) Brian Purkey (8) Shell© Pyle (8) Eric Saltis (7) Joey Saltis (8) Randy Saltis (7) Penny Sheme (8) Julie Sheppard (8) Carla Stewart (8) Charleen Tyson (7) Patti Upton (8) Leanna Wagner (7) George Walker (7) Chris Welch (8) Lee Welch (8) Eric Westfall (8) Tammy Wilfong (8) Linda Wilson (8) Scott Workman (7) Lora Zukowski (8) Richard Zukowski (7) Center: Taking it easy during gym class were eighth graders Linda Wil- son and Jean Palmer. Right: Even though not a finalists, J.J. Jones took the Golden Horseshoe test. He relaxes after the test. Lett: Going ovor tost material is Mr Mike Withers and finalists Toby Jenkins and Keith Davis. Below The finalists were Carla Stewart. Karen Jones. Eric West- fall. Toby and Keith Bottom: Concentration was one ingredient necessary for passing the test. Junior High Beating The Jitters 120 Question Test - No Sweat Memories of the Golden Horse- shoe Exam . . . I went to school, prepared to take the test. Soon we were off to Grafton. Mr. Withers had helped us study for a long time, and soon we would know the results. I wasn't really nervous, just a little jittery, especially after I looked at the 120 questions. It took me 40 minutes to get through the test. Boy was I glad when it was over. Every year students throughout West Virginia take the Golden Horseshoe Test. Only the top 10% in each county are allowed to take the actual test. An elmination test is given first. To be involved in something like this is a great honor, commented Toby Jenkins, one of the five finalists. The other four echoed his thoughts, saying it was well worth the effort. What was involved; hours of studying for one thing, for students like Keith Davis and Carla Stewart. For others, a quick glimpse at the notes was all the effort they put into it. 67 Junior High Patty-cake. Going back to the childhood game. Tammy Wil- fong and Cathy Lips comb play games during lunch. Outdoor-ables You don't find them dragging their feet home after the last bell rings. They have places to go. things to do, and for them, it means right now. What do junior high students do after they toss the books onto the bed? Studying is not one of them. Many of them rush outside and rev the motors up on their four- wheel ATVs or motor bikes. Joe Bol- ton, seventh grader, and Brian Pur- key, eighth grader, like to hop on their bikes and go spining off down the road. Others prefer the company and the competition of games. Many students can be found gathering at the grade school's basketball court for a fast game of basketball. Lee Welch, eighth grader, likes to spend his evenings that way working off his excess energy. The girls are not left out of the action. Julie Sheppard likes to meet with her friends and play football after school. No matter what activity they do, whether it's riding a bike, listening to music or playing basketball, junior high kids are always on the go. moves taught in gymnas- tics class. 68 Jump for joy. The first days of spring were a breath of fresh air for those junior high students cooped inside. Shelle Pyle. Christy Greathouse and Julie Sheppard show their enthusiasm. Wrestle-mania takes hold Junior high boys wrestle on the grass out- side school during their lunch hour. Joe Bolton and Joe Nestor show some of their holds Painted dreams. Tammy Mullans, freshman, touches up her painting for art class Right 'X' marks the spot The spot for a picture that is as Journalism students uses new design technic. Lisa Murphy. Tina Workman, and Jeff Nicholson work on the sports section. It's finished Beaming her smile of approval. Shannon Saltis displays her home ec project for all to see 70 Flights of Fancy Doodles They were every- where. On her notebook. On her history book. On her geom- etry book. They were even on her desk. What rhymes with smile he thought tapping his head as he went through the alphabet... B . . . C . . . D Just one more little touch and the sweatshirt was done. There, finished. A masterpiece. Creativity. On every floor, in every room, creativty was tak- ing place. On the first floor, senior En- glish classes wrote poetry and stories. Art classes created painted dreams. Music floated from the Band room. On the second floor, voices were raised in a discussion about a page design. Govern- ment classes discussed the best ways to solve the world's problems. Computer maniacs tackled the computers, coax- ing from them designs and games that were once only in the minds of the creator. On the third floor, the aroma of food and the whirr of sewing machines showed the home ec classes at work, learning skills that some students would turn into careers. Reading in English class, a great escape, but also stimulated the imaginations. Creativity. Hard to define but found in every corner of every room. Top: Getting the point across Mr. Phil Rosanno, bond director, points out o mistoke in the music He hos won hon- ors for his music direction over the years Above Melissa Knotts practices during rehedrsol. Even French class can get creative. Enjoying the foods ond customs of France are students. Heather Kittle. Tina Spencer. Kristy Ross and Marsha Wiseman 71 Out Of Their Class The students are out of their class. This could cause panic at any ordinary school, but if it's a vocational school, then being out of class becomes the ordinary. With the emphasis on hands-on training, vocation- al education is an attractive alternative for many of the stu- dents. Fifty-two students, ranging from sophomores to seniors, attend the two area schools. Twenty-two attend the Taylor County Vocational Center in Grafton; thirty at- tend the United Career Center in Gore. These two schools offer stu- dents courses that prepare them for a career immediately after graduation. CD O 7 Beech Street U Grafton, WV Phone 265-3127 I grew up thinking construc- tion was what I always wanted to do, explained Duane Elsey, senior. He believes that at- tending the construction class at the TCVC will increase his chances of getting a job after graduation. Tina Ball, senior, agrees with Duane's viewpoint. A student enrolled in the cosmetology class at UCC, Tina gets the chance to work on clients' hair at the Clarksburg Beauty Academy located in Clarks- burg. This hands-on experi- ence is the most attractive part of this class. For the work-oriented, voca- tional education gets students out of the class and into the work force. Let the fingers do the typ- ing . Medical Office As- sistant. Terry Cavallier. types a report during class. Line them up. Senior, Matt Dillon, designs a blueprint in drafting class at UCC. 72 Ready to cook up a storm. Barb Ketterman, eighth grader, listens to the directions while using the Singer Units. High or low. no one knows. Virginia Kyle practices her nursing skills during the annual blood pressure check by students from TCVC. The pressure's on Patricia Ross, senior, receives nursing from Stephanie Turnbull, senior, during class. 73 Adding it Up JW-v F 5 _ Summer fun was over. The building was ready The parking lot was full of teachers' cars. Another year had started. For students it was a chance to see old friends. For teachers it was time for paperwork. For students is was a time for trying new subjects. For teach- ers .. . paperwork. For students it was a chance to redeem themselves. For teachers . . . paperwork. PAPERWORK. It overflowed off teacher's desk. It was toted to cars faith- fully every evening. It was tot- ed back to school faithfully ev- ery morning. It was handed out. It was collected. It was graded. And sometimes, in the quiet of an afternoon, it was thrown in the evening's trash, away from students' eyes. Paperwork. It was lost. It was found. It was used to send notes. Ocassionally, it was en- joyed by the teacher. Paperwork. When the year was finished, all that was left behind were papers. Papers in file cabinets, papers in waste baskets. The school year fin- ished, much like it had started. With paperwork. Looking over his shoulder. Mr. Jerry Oc- tave, helps George Walker, eighth grader, complete his assignment As a special education teacher. Octave usually has paperwork every day. The Shuttle disaster was discussed by Geography teachers, as well as. sci- ence teachers Mrs Pat Walls go over the events for the seventh grade Above: Even cooks have paperwork Mrs. Rubby Kittle must tile a menu wookly. 74 Paperwork means not only papers to grad© but can also b© creative Mrs Donna Hause. art teacher, pre- pares a bulletin board in the art room. Mr. Robert Shields- 32 yrs. Mr Rod Auvil-3 yrs. Mr. Norm Bailey. -3 yrs Mrs. Sandy Belotte- 5 yrs. Mrs Jean Burton- 35 yrs. Mr. Guy Costello- 13 yrs. Mrs Suzanne Floyd- 1 yr Mrs Bette Garrett- 10 yrs Mr Donald Kenyon- 7 yrs. Ms E. Joy Lynch- 15 yrs. Mr. Jerome Octave- 11 yrs. Miss Mary Ellen Paugh- 10 yrs. Mr Phillip Rossano- 9 yrs. Mr Mark Shaffer-3 yrs Mrs Teresa Shriver- 4 yrs. Mrs Pat Walls-16 yrs. Mrs Sally Jones-22 yrs. Mrs Ruby Kittled yrs. Mrs Mary Ann Lay man- 15 yrs. 75 The Jury's Out It was the biggest debate of the school year. It was dis- cussed at teachers' meetings, debated in the lunch room, defended and opposed in the classrooms. For the first time, the faculty and administration instituted a strict discipline policy that de- fined new rules and the conse- quences for breaking the rules. These consequences ranged from one to ten days suspen- sion, to a simple warning. Many students felt that it took away too many privileges and that the school took on a prison-like atmosphere, ac- cording to Raymond Bray se- nior. In spite of the opposition, not all students disagreed so strongly with the policy. Twelve per cent of the stu- dents felt it was a good policy; 44 per cent felt it was fair; 42 per cent felt it was poor. The majority of students who felt the policy was fair, cited there were still changes that should be made. Freshman, Tina Blake, for example felt the policy fair, but did not agree with either the hands-off policy or the locker rule. On the other hand, Kevin Cottrill, also a freshman, felt the policy was good and the rules were fair. The opponents of the policy were outspoken. Debbie Vic- tor, senior stated, You have to give kids a chance to try to be good. Give them a few privleges and they will appre- ciate you more. After enforcing the policy for the school year, faculty mem- bers also agreed that some changes could be made. Mr. Donald Kenyon, math teacher, stated, We've accomplished what we wanted, stopped a lot of swearing, carrying boomboxes, but there still could be a few minor changes. Two major problems need to be addressed according to so- cial studies teacher, Mr. Mike Withers. Many students, he claimed, viewed a suspension as a vacation day. The other problem was the locker rule. He would rather punish the tar- dies than to prohibit every stu- dent from going to his locker. The debate continued. Even as the last grades were re- corded and the lockers cleaned out, the discipline poli- cy remained a controversy. Wes Shultz Agent 401 W. Main St. Near Hardees Bridgeport, WV Phone 842-6974 Buying a new car means accepting new responsibil- ities. Often lost in the shuffle of the money and the excitement is the cost of insurance, know the facts; be a good consumer. Peaceful coexistence. Mr, Mike Withers and Tammy Wilfong check her assignment 76 Nothing caused more controversy during the school year than the new discipline policy. One hundred students, grades seven through twelve, were polled on their views of the policy. Do you think the discipline policy is— excellent good fair poor 1% 12% 44% 42% Do you believe this policy should be changed? yes no 80% 11% Do you think the policy had changed the school for better or worse? better • same worse undecided 37% 3% 53% 7% How has the students' attitude changed? better same worse undecided 16% 21% 61% 2% A strike for the stu- dents. Christina Gray and Mr. Phil Rosanno exchange humorous words during lunch. Classes appeared to be much quieter after the new rules. A small conference. Mr. Rod Auvil and Mr. Robort Shields, principal have a discussion in the hall. As hall monitor. Mr. Auvil was constantly patrolling halls. 77 Get the Point Why do I have to take this class? I'll never use this when I get out of school! Sound familar? Yet, when students begin making career plans, very of- ten that stupid class be- comes important if they want to land a job. According to a spokesper- son for Lowndes Bank in Clarks- burg, to pursue a career in banking students should take every business course avail- able, including typing. What they may not realize however, is that they should also take government classes and have a good command of the lan- guage. Suddenly, those class- es take on a bigger meaning. No matter what career stu- dents pursue, it takes a lot of dedication and hard work. For some, this is made easier by going after a job that is almost a hobby to them. Bobbie McGill, freshman, wants to go into the restaurant field, it's simple, she said. I really like to cook! For senior, Tina Workman, writing is her interest, and now she wishes to pursue a career in journalism. No one in my family has ever wanted a ca- reer such as journalism. I want to be the first. Dollar signs flash in front of the eyes of some students. Combining an interest in draw- ing with an interest in making the big buck, Ronnie Heater, sophomore, sees architecture in his future. No matter what career a student choses, it's hard work all the way. After all, summed up Tina, Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. An apple a day. Receiving an apple during National Teachers Day was Mr. Mike Withers, social studies teacher from Mrs. Calla Fredericks, Ladies Auxil- iary of the VFW. Top: It's deadline time again. Miss Mary Ellen Paugh checks over a layout. Jour- nalism is just one of the career classes offered fo students. Above: Mr. Norm Bailey instructs his Health class. 78 Top. Open wide! Career exploration classes get first hand nursing experi- ence. as J.J. Jones and Joey Saltis feed one another. Above: A neces- sary skill for most careers. typing ab- sorbs Kenny Tyson's attention as he fin- ishes his paper. Lowndes Bank One Lowndes Square Clarksburg. West Virginia 26301 Telephone (304) 623-7100 79 Project Pandemonium She has to be kidding. Please, let her be kidding. Well, she's not, and neither are most of the other teachers who assign projects. The brighter the sun, the warmer the weather, and the closer to the end of school it is, the more likely the students will be assigned an end-of-the- year project. These projects can mean the difference between pass- ing and failing for many of the borderline students, and an 'A' for the better students. The favorite project among English teachers is the dreaded term paper. Hours are spent in the library researching. Note- cards are used by the dozens. Papers are typed, then cor- rected and then typed again. Even though most of the stu- dents hate doing the papers. Miss Mary Ellen Paugh ex- plained that it is a necessity, especially for those students planning on college. Other classes take a more creative approach to pro- jects. Weird geometric shapes can be seen floating down the hall towards Mr. Donald Ken- yon's room. Pastels drawings litter the walls of the art room. For teachers and students alike, it is a time to show cre- ativity, to put to use the mate- rial covered during the school year. (’lk‘!|nt y Icqdcn| r School of Distinction See your guidance counselor about attending beauty school during your senior year. Classes start in Feb., June and October Basic Education Grants-Schoiarships Student Loans. Monthly terms. Cash Discounts Nationally accredited Clarksburg, WV Larry Policano, Owner Angela Policano. Manager Primed and ready to go David Green puts a finish- ing touch on his checker- board made in career- ed. class. 80 The saying. every- thing has its place takes on new mean- ing as library assistant. Tina Ball, files new .cards One more letter. Coach Rod Auvfl demonstrates the use of the engraver. Just one last touch. Home Ec. students show off their Christ- mas centerpiece. This was just one project done by 8th graders. 81 A Year Tainted With Terrorist Threats Yet Americans Celebrated Lady Liberty's Birthday. On The Home Front Teens Buying Power Affected The cc H HUNinrr Part of the Taylor County his- tory is the importance of the railroads. Grafton, county seat, holds an annual Rail- road Festival in September to celebrate its importance. 8J Promptness Purity Accuracy 4 Harman Plaza Grafton, WV 265-0758 Mf¥ NATIONAL i A Mini Serving Taylor County For Over A Century Main Latrobe Streets P.O. Box 278 Grafton, WV Phone 265-1111 Member FDIC Allison, Charles 63 Auvil, Rod 16, 75 I Bailey, Jud 63 Bailey, Norman 2, 75, , 78 Bailey. Scott 20 Ball. Tina 6. 39, 40. 50. 51. 81 Ball. Vickie 5. 13. 24. 25. 51 Barham, Hellen 63 Barker. John 63 Barney, Crystal 16, 29. 31. 38. 51 Barney, Jennifer 63 Baxter. Donna 63 Bellotte. Sandy 75 Blake, Scott 51 Blake. Tina 16, 51. 59 Blake. Todd 16. 18. 51 Blake. Tracy 63. 72 Bolton. Joe 12, 63. 68. 69 Bolton, Karen 16. 51 Bolton. Robert 63 Bowers, Andy 5, 13, 22. 33. 40. 44. 60. 62 Boyd. Danny 51 Boyd. Teresa 63. 80 Bray, Charles 51 Bray. Jerry 63. 80 Bray, Mark 20. 51 Bray. Raymond 2, 27. 33, 36. 37. 38, 40. 42 Brown. Merle 51 Burton. Gina 39. 40 Burton, Jean 75 C, D, E. Campbell. Michelle 51 Campbell. Shelia 51 Cavallier. Terry 51. 72 Chambers. Lisa 63 Top: The fatal explo- sion of the Challenger was discussed in every class Joe Bolton reads a magazine article as the flag flies at half- mast Year Of Tragedy The 85-86 school year. For graduating seniors, it is the end of a long journey, but for others it is only the beginning. There is yet another side to the story, a side filled with pain, fear and sorrow. Pain, for the November flooding that washed away dreams and hopes for many in Taylor County. Sixty-five homes, businesses or buildings were either damaged or de- stroyed. Throughout the state, 2,517 households were dis- placed. 25 people dead, 4,045 homes destroyed and six schools damaged. Fear, from the U.S. attacking Libya over Ghadaffi taking more of a sea than he should. It was called the Line of Death and for two American service- men, it was. Sorrow, from the exploding of the space shuttle. Challeng- er, It immediately killed all sev- en astronauts aboard, includ- ing school teacher, Christa McAulliffe. The cause, the solid fuel boosters and the O-rings. The result, a step backwards for the space program, a time of grief for America. In spite of the tragedies, Americans could see a glim- mer of hope. Peace, hunger and the homeless were not only discussed but acted upon. Hands Across America, a national movement to raise monies for the hungry and homeless, touched the heart of almost every American, and if not there physically, many were there spiritually. 85 Richard Bord John L. Bord Attorneys-at-Law 222 West Main Street Grafton. WV Phone: 265-1494 MifliAft FARMER'S DELIGHT The Everything Store Grafton-Philippi Road Grafton, WV Phone 265-1945 Toll Free 1-800-344-1945 AMSWifli «1. Complete Alignment Service and Balancing All Model Cars and Trucks Phone 265-2173 Open 7 days a week Spencer’s THE ARMORY RESTAURANT ffiarPet Rt. 50 East Grafton, West Virginia Steaks-Prime Rib-Lobster Simpson, WV Hunting Fishing Accessories Open 7 days a week Phone 739-3675 Ellis and Paulette Byers 265-5596 Charlton. Charles 51, 56 Chocky, Robbie 52 Colebank. Dwight 15, 52. 82 Cook, Patti 63, 69 Costello, Guy 75 Cottrill. Kevin 3, 35, 52 Cumberledge, Barb 52. 58, 59 Cumberledge, Becky 58. 59 Curtis. Regina 50. 52 Curtis. Susan 63, 79 Crowe, Debbie 63 Davis, David 52 Davis, Diana 41 Davis, Keith 63 Dillon, Matt 23, 26, 36, 40, 41, 72 Elsey, Duane 41 Evans, Chris 63 F, G, Faulkiner, Jackie 44, 63. 80 Faulkiner. Julie 52 Felton, Timmy 63 Fleming, Pat 52 Fleming, Tammy 11. 20. 52 Flint. Shelia 52 Flowers, Teresa 63 Fowler. Amy 63, 65 Floyd. Suzanne 75 Gaines. Tammy 2, 52 Gallo, Steve 16.18,52. 56 Garrett, Bette 75 Gray, Christina 15. 25, 29. 52. 89 Gray. Cindy 52 Gray. Tina 11, 63 Greathouse. Christy 11. 63. 65. 69 Greathouse, Richard 55 Greathouse, Vicki 19. 41 Green. Charlotte 63 Green, David 55. 80 H, I J, K, L Hardesty. John 41. 42 Harman. David 55, 70 Harte. Teresa 63. 80 Harte. Tom 20. 55, 56. 70 Hays. David 63. 80 Hayes. Laura 63 Hays, Donald 63, 74 Hays. Jimmy 41, 44 Honor students re- ceive their just awards Shannon Sal- tis, Reva Simmons, Da- vid Davis. Crystal Bar- ney and Lori Soltis receive membership into the National Hon- or Society. They're outstanding in their classes French I students receive out- standing students pins from teacher Mary El- len Paugh. Laura Sandy and Tina Spen- cer get a handshake The Winner Is Awards Day. A day to show oft everything that has been accomplished during the past school year. It can make the memories that can last a life time. Who are the people who win these awards? These are the students who have excelled beyond others, or went above and beyond the call of duty. Receiving the most awards this year was senior valedictori- an. Regina Burton. Scholarships and savings bonds were awarded to note her accom- plishments and to aid her with her college career. Girls' State Delegates from the junior class were Crystal Barney and Denise Upton. It only comes by one time-when you're a junior in high school, said Mr. Robert Shields, explain- ing its importance. Awards Day not only marked an honor day for the school, but for the graduating class it marked the end. the last day of classes. It took a lot of dedica- tion Senior staff mem- bers of Memoirs re- ceive pins from adviser. Mary Ellen Paugh 87 Taylor County • Taylor County • Taylor County FREY'S AUTO A4.I: Vincent SUPPLY ScccEcy ANE) INC. SECETING eccos 10 East Main St. Phone 265-1184 Phone 739-2219 Grafton, WV 26354 Good Luck Seniors Carnegie Funeral Rome Box 252 Flemington, WV Phone 739-4444 me. Buick • Chevy • Pontiac • Oldsmobile Parts • Sales • Service Riverside Drive Phone Grafton, WV 26354 (304) 265-1741 1986 PATRONS Best Wishes. Bette Garrett Mr. Robert Shields Phil Rossano Best Wishes Class of '86 Mrs. Shriver Good luck. Sally Jones Good Luck. Mrs. Floyd Donald Kenyon Best Wishes. Mike Withers Ms. M. lelapi Jerry Lee Welch, 1962 Ira F. Marks, 1938 Shirley Greathouse, 1961 Shirley Marie Marks, 1961 Ronald D. Vincent, 1980 Shirley June McCaughy Brown, Jimmy D. Ross, 1956 Violet Davis Riffle, 1944 Bob Jean Greathouse Sharon, Bud, Duke, Kelly, Mike Ware Mr. Mrs. Albert Layman, Good luck seniors Congratulations seniors. James and Betty Justice Have a wild and crazy time on the beach. Karen Dawna Tiffany Good luck in your future years. The Skidmores Joe, Barb, Karen Little Joe Bolton Runners Florist Good Luck Seniors, Myrtle Sheets, Susan, Mike, Shannon David Good luck seniors. David Davis family. Mullan, David 4 Mullan, Tammy 59. 70 Murdock. Christina 64 Murphy. Frankie 11. 53, 59. 74 Murphy. Lisa 7. 8. 18, 42. 44, 70. 93 N, O, P, R Nestor, Joe 69 Nicholson, Jeff 56, 70 Norman. Betty 64 Octave. Jerry 74, 75 Olivio. Mike 13, 23. 26. 33, 34, 35. 40. 42 Olivio. Sam 3. 12. 36. 50. 59. 74 Palmer. Jean 10. 64 Palmer, Keith 56 Parks. Mary Ann 39, 42. 43 Parks. Sheila 56, 57 Paugh, Mary Ellen 75, 78 Payne. Vicki 56. 60 Pence. Jerry 56. 59 Pinnell. Carl 53. 56, 59 Piper. Robin 59, 74 Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man. Congratulations '86 seniors Bridgeport, WV Italian-American Cuisine East Point 110 Emily Dr. Clarksburg, WV Harrison County • Harrison County • Harrison County - FORMAL WEAR RENTALS - - CUSTOM MADE CLOTHES - ALTERATIONS - 122 S. FOURTH ST. EASTPOINTE MALL 622-7302 622 5096 CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 26301 KEE-TANK SERVICE, INC. John W. Hill General Superintendent of Operations P.O. Box 2564 Clarksburg, WV Phone 623-4600 Poe, Evelyn 59, 74 Poling. Anna 66 Purkey. Brian 4. 66. 68 Pyle. Meshelle 'll. 66. 69. 82 Pyle, Shawna 59, 74 Roger. Lisa 39, 43 Riffle. Arlie 56, 59 Riley, Jennifer 56, 59 Ross. Kristy 3, 25. 56, 58. 59, 71 Ross, Lorretta 16, 56, 59 Ross, Patricia 31, 40. 43. 72 Rossano. Phil 75 S, T, U, v. Saltis, Eric 66 Saltis, Joey 62, 66, 78, 79 Saltis. Kim 24.31.43.50 Saltis. Lori 2, 16, 54, 55. 60 Saltis. Randy 66 Saltis. Shannon 9. 24. 31. 50. 54. 70 Sandy. Laura 59. 60 Saucer. Teena 60. 82 Scarberry, Mary 6, 19, 43 Shaffer, Mark 75 Shields, Robert 75 Sheme. Penny 66. 69 Sheme. Willa 40. 44 Sheppard, Julie 10, 11, 12. 66, 68. 69 Shriver, Terri 75 Simmons, Reva 60 Smith. Kim 12. 59. 64, 74 Spears, Shirley 60 Spencer, Tina 3, 8, 24, 25, 29, 38, 54,60.71. 89 Spencer, Tom 10. 23. 34, 60 Stewart, Carla 11. 65, 66 Stewart, Steve 59, 74 Stewart, Tony 44 Taylor, David 59. 74 Taylor, Tammy 44 Trimble. P.J. 59, 74 Turnbull, Stephanie 40, 44, 72 Tyson, Charleen 66 Tyson, Kenny 59, 74, 79 Upton. Denise 12, 18. 38. 60 Upton. Patty 11. 65. 66 Victor, Debbie 44 Vincent. David 27. 44 Vincent, Tammy 52. 53. 60 W. Y, Z Wagner, Leanna 66 Walker, George 66. 74 Walls. Patsy 74, 75 Welch, Chris 4, 62. 66 Welch. Lee 4. 66. 68 Westfall. Eric 66 Wilfong, Tammy 66, 68 Williams. Billy 44. 45 Williams. Brenda 29, 60 Wilson, Linda 14. 66 Wiseman, Donald 2, 13. 19. 40. 45. 62 Wiseman. Marsha 14, 20. 29. 60. 71. 89 Withers. Mike 78 Workman. Scott 66 Workman. Tina 19. 40, 43. 45. 70 Wright, Bubby 60 Yoak, Clifford 60 Yoak, Debbie 25, 29, 45 Zukowski, Lora 66, 80 Zukowski. Richard 66 With a design in mind. Liss Murphy works on the sports section as Dora Holliday watches. MEMOIRS STAFF 1986 Editor-in-chief Gina Burton Writing Editor Business Tina Workman Manager Karen Bolton Feature Writers Tina Workman Terry Cavalller Loretta Ross Kim Saltis Shannon Saltis Reva Simmons Brenda Williams Layout design Vickie Ball Karen Bolton Gina Burton Julie Faulkiner Frankie Murphy Lisa Murphy Kim Saltis Advertising Lisa Murphy Jeff Nicholson Staff Dwight Colebank, Jackie Faulkiner, Tammy Gaines, Dora Holliday, Tammy Knotts. Carl Pinnell. Lori Saltis 93 Harrison County • Harrison County • Harrison County Ernest N. Griffin Robert D. Griffin BRIDG-EPORT i, b IB ZDsTIK: SMITH MOBILE HOME 139 West Main Street Bridgeport. WV Phone 842-5486 OUVtRtO'S FLORIST Rts. 50 76 1 mi. E. of Bridgeport Phone 842-3306 FURBEES PHARMACY Flowers for all Occasions 241 E. Main Street Bridgeport, West Virginia Bridgeport. WV Phone 842-3131 Phone 842-2516 Milda Oliverio - Owner Official Headquarters for UMWA and Fourco Class Prescriptions 3or Jiff O, ccu-dionA Batman’s Trophies Awards Computerized Engravings - Plaques - Ribbons Certificates - Tees - Hats 208 East Main Street Bridgeport. WV 26330 JIM BATMAN (304) 842-5595 or 842-3069 HILLS PLAZA BRIDGEPORT. WV 26330 PHONE 304 842-4730 One hundred copies of the 1986 Memoirs were printed by the Jostens Printing and Publishing Company at State College, PA. The 7 3 x 10‘ 2 book had 100 pages. The approximate cost is $6,500. The cover is pearl with a school design silk screen in blue. The COLOPHON endsheets are a soft blue. All body type is 10 point and caption type 8 point Avant Garde. Delmar Studios is the under- classmen photographer and Ide- al-Sayre Studio is the senior class photographer as well as the sports photographer. The staff would like to thank the following people for their help. Delmar Studios for the Prom pic- tures, Ideal-Sayre Studio for the sports pictures. Mr. Donald Ken- yon, and Mr. Tad Alsonso, year- book representative. We would also like to thank the faculty and parents of staff members for their help and cooperation. 94 Fine class rings, awards, announcements, diplomas and caps and gowns Memories of the school year included sports for athletes like Shannon Sal- tis. sophomore The final countdown was finally here as Mary Ann Parks received her cap and gown from class sponsor. Mr. Guy Costello. I know it. I know it. Donna Baxter, seventh grader participates in reading class by answering the question. 97 For seniors, the final mo- ments of school were spent saying good-bye to old friends. Mike Olivio and Andy Bowers say a final farewell to the school. The Prom was one of the dances of the school year for seniors. The Prom Court poses with the Ju- nior Class officers. Seated are Queen Tina Workman and King Don- ald Wiseman. Standing are Pat Fleming. Julie Faulkiner. Steve Gallo. Princess Kim Saltis. Prin- cess Gina Burton and Tom Spencer. Handing over the senior key is senior president, Gina Burton. Taking over the reigns is Tom Spencer, junior president. Right: When everything was put away, Sheila Parks and Earl Curtis passed the time with checkers. MU MttifiMHNli Locally Owned and Operated Small Enough to Know You Large Enough To Serve You Donald G. Ford Owner and Operator Clifford Gene Dillon Asst. Director Coy Moyle Asst. Director 213 Lincoln Street Grafton, WV Phone 265-1570 Above: The final few take Mr Kenyon's Geometry exam. Steve Stewart. Sammy Olivio and Ronnie Heater complete the test. parting Shots The year came to an end, and with it memories. Some of the memories were great, others not so great. The students had survived another year of work, of trouble and of fun. 100 JOSTENS