Marlinton High School - Marlintonian Yearbook (Marlinton, WV)

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r r J I) JJ i i] £ Y j N THE FALL OF 1943 a group of I 80 Freshmen chartered a ship and y set forth upon the unexplored sea JJ of knowledge. Being unfamiliar J- with the ways of seafaring people t— and needing guidance, we elect¬ ed ship’s officers, as follows: Captain— Joan Overholt; Co-Captain—Max White; Purser and Keeper of the Log—Herbert Johsnon. Knowing that when we reached new lands we would need someone to cheer for us, we chose Lois Ann LaRue and Louise Smith. Traveling was pretty smooth for a while but we had a surprise attack on October 11, by the Sophomore ship; we suffered small injuries but en¬ dured all with a smile — our first battle was proclaimed a victory — we were now one of the fleet. As some of our group could not endure the hardships of the jour¬ ney and others were called to aid their country in war, they stopped off on islands as we passed. Sports were a favorite pastime for some of the crew and one of them received a letter in football, an honor which had not been given to a Freshman in 7 years. In the spring of 1944 we reached the first land mark of our journey. Since we had gone through many hardships we dropped anchor at an island and on May 10th, we took the day off for a picnic. We were all due shore leave, so we decided to spend it here. Our shore leave was over and 78 of us reported back to our ship “Sophomore” and we spread our sails for the second lap of our journey. We decided to elect offi¬ cers again and they were as follows: Cap¬ tain—Edgar L. Kimble; Co-Captain—Her¬ bert Johnson; Keeper of the Log—Buddy Meadows; Purser—Ivan Withers, and Cheerleaders—Lois Ann LaRue and Mary Lou Calhoun. In the fall, after all our duties were in line we attacked the Fresh¬ men ship on Ocober 19, gaining much re¬ venge. To celebrate, we gave a “deck dance” on November 23. After the ex¬ citement we decided to settle down to the usual ship routine and take notice of our new surroundings. Not all of our time was spent in work. The boys participated in football and basketball, some receiving let¬ ters. Along the way the whole fleet joined together and we had a fleet tournament,- which our girls won. By this time we had made much progress and had explored many new regions, and we docked on May 14 on a small island, and had a picnic. After the celebration we set to sea again and shortly put into port for a brief shore leave. Once again the ship was ready, so we embarked on the third lap of our voyage with a crew of 65. We changed the name of the vessel to “Juniors.” In keeping with the usual routine, we again elected offi¬ cers: Captain—Max White; Co-Captain— Betty Moore; Keeper of the Log and Purser—Rosalie Chesnut; and Lois Ann LaRue and Mary Lou Calhoun as Cheer¬ leaders. We then settled down to our duties as sailors. We learned many new and interesting things on the sea of knowl¬ edge. By this time we had found out how it felt to be advanced seamen. The Ad¬ miral of the Fleet announced to our ship

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Dorothy Lee Waugh “What a time! What a civilization!” —Cicero. Ivan Wilfong Max White “A man should chcose with careful eye, The things to be re¬ membered by.” —Coffin. “Tobacco is a dirty weed; I like it. It’s the worst darn stuff I’ve ever seen; I like it.” —Anonymous. Joanne Whitt “The charm of a deed is its doing, The charm of a life is its living.” —Ware. Billy Joe Wilson “Luck’s a chance, But trouble’s sure.” —Housman. Ivan Withers “Though a man be wise— It is no shame for him to live and learn.” —Sophocles. In Service GERALD BOGGS RANDALL FERTIG LYSLE HIVELY JAMES NOTTINGHAM

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r }j £ j fl u i J] i v in the fall that we, the crew and officers, would choose our rings. On February 11 we entertained the fleet with a short com¬ edy, “Tempest in the Teapot.” Then on March 1st we docked at a small island and gave a “Gala Carnival” for the enjoyment of the fleet. Again, as in preceding years, some of our crew went out for athletics. Then came the time for the fleet tourna¬ ment, with our ship taking the highest hon¬ ors. Our crew r wanted to drop anchor on a small island we had seen in the distance. So on April 11 we entertained the fleet wtih a comedy, “Sis Perkins.” While the ship was anchored here we decided to give the crew and officers of the “Senior Ship” a farewell banquet as they would soon complete their voyage. Two of our sea¬ men, Joan Overholt and Darius Moore, led . the Seniors to the end of their journay. Since we were well acquainted with the natives of this port we decided to have an¬ other picnic. After the celebration we voted to spend our shore leave here. f We were anxious to leave the island and to proceed with our expedition, as our journey on the sea of knowledge was near¬ ing its end. Again we set sail, with a crew of only 54. To carry the duties of our ship, “Seniors,” we elected as Captain — Joan Overholt; Co-Captain — Julian Shrader; Keeper of the Log—Rosalie Chesnut; Purser—Betty Moore, and Cheer¬ leaders—Lois Ann LaRue and Sue Brooks. As Senior seamen we settled down as lead¬ ers of the fleet. We selected our an¬ nouncements and calling cards. On Octo¬ ber 1st, we again gave a “Gala Carnival ’ for the entertainment of the fleet. As in previous years, many of our seamen were cut for athletics and Arthur Pescosolido was chosen captain of football. Lois Ann LaRue and Bernard Eades were rulers of the foam at the Homecoming battle with Greenbank. Both of our fleet cheerlead¬ ers, Sue Brooks and Lois Ann LaRue, came from our ship and proved themselves worthy throughout the journey. Bernard Eades, one of our season, was chosen to play on the all-tournament at Lewisburg The fleet again reached harbor and true phases of life were set forth in the pres¬ entation of the comedy, “Tempest and Sunshine,” which was acclaimed by the entire fleet. Since we were nearly ready to leave the fleet and enter the ocean of life, the Junior ship honored us by giving us a farewell banquet. Our last days as seamen on the Seniors ship were days of celebration and fun making—days to be remembered by every Senior. Then came the time for our departure from the fleet, which was solemnized by Baccalaureate Sermon and Commencement Exercises. Four boys in the armed forces were to receive their diplomas along with the rest of the officers and crew. Darius Moore, a boy of renowned character and a mem¬ ber of this crew for most of the voyage, who left the ship for Army duty, also was to receive his diploma. Each of us was awarded a diploma for completing the ex¬ pedition and carrying out the work set forth for us to do. —SUE BROOKS.