Mannington High School - Mirabile Yearbook (Mannington, WV)

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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.

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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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ERNEST E. ROGERS Ernest is a jolly, good- natured person, who has a good sense of humor and never gets the blues He has an attractive smile and loads of friends. All are happy when they are with him. SHIRLEY ANN HENDERSHOT Shirley, who ranks high in scholarship, will always be remembered for her ex- cellent piano playing. As editor of the MIRABILE, she has had many duties to perform and has always done them well. FLORENCE ELLIOTT Sister, one of the tiniest members of the class, seems never to be in a hurry. Her good sense of humor and her ability to get along with others have won her many loyal friends. GERALD BOOTH Jerry, the only Senior to graduate at the end of the first semester, is a pleasant fellow with a good sense of humor. He is a big tease and never seems to worry about anything including his school work. MARY JO FLUHARTY Mary Jo, one of the neat- est girls in the class, is noted for her spirit of cooperation and willingness to work, and has always been an honor student. She has a peaches- and-cream complexion and brown curly hair. ROBERT L. MICHAEL Bob, the boy who dotes on teasing the girls, is a friend- ly, easy-going person. I-le seems to enjoy playing jokes on others. He is tall, has sandy hair and blue eyes, and doesnlt have one single enemy. DOROTHY JEAN SINE Dot, president of the Dramatic Club and assistant editor of the MIRABILE, has always been active in club work. She makes good grades and is willing to help others. She is well liked by everyone. JUAN ITA MAE ANTEL Juanita joined the band when she was in the sixth grade and has been playing her clarinet ever since. One of the really outstanding musicians in the band, this Senior is also quiet and shy. 1949 Maude