Mannington High School - Mirabile Yearbook (Mannington, WV)

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HARLAN CHARLES BROADWATER Jiggie is one of the more active members of the class and has proved to be a most efficient president. He is also outstanding in football, and his blond mus- tache is quite distinctive. DORIS LEE BALLEW Doris is one of the best cheerleaders that lVlanninge ron High School has ever had. Active in several clubs and a member of the band, she is indeed a very busy Senior. BETTY LUCILLE BAKER Betty, the girl who has tl merry, infectious giggle, is a most friendly Senior. She always has a pleasant smile for everyone and is espec- ially dependable in every- thing she undertakes. J. WILLIAM MOORE Bill is noted for his abil- ity to ride a motor bike. He is frequently late, but to bal- ance his tardiness, this quiet Senior can usually be de- pended upon to make good grades. l949.JWMa6db ' Til? Y BETTY RUTH EDGELL It is true that Edgie is quiet, but her pleasant, happy disposition makes everyone who meets her want to be her friend. She ranks high in scholarship, and her ambition is to be a nurse. VIRGINIA LEE PARRISH Enjoying all sports and being particularly good in basketball, Jennie Lee is one of the more athletic mem- bers of the class. This quiet, friendly Senior also carried the flag in the band. JESSE RAY SHUMAN, Jr. We always know when Jesse is around because of his boisterous laugh. He seems to enjoy living in a big way, and he has been very active in the Hi-Y Club. MARLENE LORRAINE JOHNSTON One of the girls in the class who has natural curls is Marlene. She is very quiet, but her pleasant and friend- ly manner seems to help her get a great deal out of life.

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1949 Mandala SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President . ....., . . . . , ,, .. .... HARLAN BROADWATER Vice President . . . MARY ROSELYN HALL Secretary ,. . ,.,.,, ...,.. . HDORIS LEE BALLEW Treasurer ., . . . . ., ,ROBERT STEWART Historian . ., . . . ..... . PHILIP HESS Sergeant-at-arms . , ,... ,, , .DON AYERS HISTORY Our class entered Mannington High School as Freshmen in September 1945. We were an active group from the start and were soon doing our part to keep M.H.S. superior in scholastic, athletic and social activities. After the summer vacation we found ourselves starting our Sophomore year, and soon we began to take major roles in all the activities of the school, the high- light being the winning of the class basketball tournament. When our Junior year arrived, we had already established a reputation for being a progressive class. We sponsored a series of moving pictures to finance the annual dance and reception for the Seniors. It was our most important project and was one of the best social affairs in years. September, 1948, was an important date in our lives for it marked the begin- ning of our Senior year in M.I-1.S. We quickly settled down to hard work, deter- mined to make this the best year of all. Our first project was a series of dances, most of which we held after football and basketball games. We then posed for the MIRABILE pictures and ordered our commencement invitations and name cards. Next we presented a three-act comedy that was a success. May proved to be an eventful month. We greatly appreciated and enjoyed the dance which the Juniors gave in our honor. Ar last came those two important events for which we had been striving for twelve long years--the Annual Sermon and Commencement. We, the Class of 1949, now gather up our knowledge, pleasant memories and hopes, and bid our principal, faculty and friends farewell and thank them for all they have done to help us achieve our goal-GRADUATION. 12

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1949 Mandala l I l l x f DON LAW AYE RS Don Ayers has bright red hair and a good sense of humor. He is regarded as a big cut-up and is known to be the heaviest man on the football team. His prowess on the gridiron will be long remembered. VIRGINIA JEAN WEST Jean has curly blonde hair and is a very good stu- dent. Her friendly disposi- tion makes people want to be with her. She is sincere in everything and always tries to do her best. BETTY JO SHRADER Betty Jo is liked for her cheerfulness, her friendli- ness, and her fun-loving nature. She has been captain of all the girls, teams during her four years in high school. HARRY SHAW Harry, our curly-haired boy from Joetown, is still a wonder after four years. He never seems to study, but he always manages to get a great deal out of life without trying very hard. BETTY LOU BROWN Betty Lou is one who never tires of helping others. Her quiet manner, her smile, and her pleasing personality have won her many friends. She accepts responsibility without complaint and never frets. FRANCIS W. JAMES DYE Jimmie is serious in every- thing he undertakes. He has curly red hair and is very quiet and unassuming. When he is not in school, he can be found clerking most effi- ciently in a local store. RUBY PEARL ASHCRAFT Ruby is serious when the occasion demands nnd equal- ly gay and carefree at other times. She never becomes rattled over any task, and she gives every job her best. She is a capable office girl. BETTY LOU BORDNER Betty is friendly, energetic, enthusiastic and garrulous. This attractive brunette has proved to be a good student and a hard-working member of the MIRABILE staff. She hopes to become a dietician.