Nicholas County High School - Nichlosean Yearbook (Summersville, WV)

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ln making the message of the Torch clearer, the colors of this society are gold, -symbolic of the flame of ambition and blue, which tells us to be true to everyone and everything. Truth is Right, is the motto and encourages members to think clearly, carefully, generously, and deeply-and to reflect the results of their thinking to all the world with courage, directness, and power. Selling cokes at ball games during the year was one of the many and varied iobs of the organiza- tion. This year honor society members sold choco- late milk during the noon hour. Members are assigned to four groups: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Group leaders this year were Jane Hinkle, Van Summers, Gary Wilson, and Eugene Jackson. Officers were Raymond McCutcheon, president, Van Summers, vice-presi- dent, Mary Sue Mason, secretary, and Ann Chap- man, treasurer. Two induction ceremonies are held each year. Symphony of Opportunity was the theme of the first initiation as six seniors were taken into the society. The American Dream was the theme of the sec- ond program which saw twenty-one iunior mem- bers initiated. Choral readings highlighted the pro- gram, while several songs were sung. A tea in honor of new members, parents, and faculty mem- bers was held in the cafeteria following the pro- gram. Several awards are given each year by the so- ciety to those graduating seniors who have been outstanding in the fields of commerce, English, so- cial studies, drama, music, mathematics, and science. Mrs. Virginia Hickman replaceclMrs. Esther Gold- en as sponsor of the National Honor Society after Mrs. Golden's resignation. James Hinkle is co- sponsor. All students must take the following pledge be- fore becoming a member: On my honor as a mem- ber of the National Honor Society I will do my best to represent the four ideals of the organization: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. l will be fair and square in all my dealings with teachers and fellow students, I will remember that the primary purpose of school is getting an educa- tion, I will use what powers of leadership l have toward making Nicholas County High School a bet- ter school. I will serve my school without thought of personal glory. By Honor Society During School Year Stepping in to filI the shoes of the outgoing seniors are 21 juniors. Scand: Martha Wallen, Benny Backus, Don Deiiz, Jimmy Cox, Lynda Beale, Karen Adkins. Standing: Carolyn Wilde, Carol Frame, Becky Gross, Lynda McDowell, Ruth Grc99. Carol Drennen, Geraldine Sparks, Tiny Cogar, Belle Rader, Paula Taylor, Patty Backus, Nancy Rose, Ramona Frame, Shirley Wagner, Jolene Hughes. 1 5 t

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The school scholars took in six seniors, seated on the front row, in their December initiation. First mw: Eddie Bell, Walter Rogers, June Fostar, Joe Kirker, Nicky Nichols, Russell Hines. Second row: Carole Keenan, Elsie Deal, Margie crmmprr, Donna Huffmsrr, Lula Wiblin, Esther McClung, Betty me Snodgrass, Jam Morriston. Third row: Eu- gerrs Jackson, van Summers, Eddie McMillion, Raymond Mecuiciresn, Priscilla rirmil. rarrrrri mwr Arm Chapman, Gary Wilson. Ricky Jones. Jane Hinkle, Brenda Young, Sue Mason. Violet Sparks, Dyer Herold. Various Projects Let's relax with a coke seems to be the attitude of these National Honor Society members. Donna Huffman and Violet Sparks are paying their money to Ann Chap- man, Elsie Deal, Jane Hinkle, Dyer Herold, Eugene Jackson. Were Carried Out Membership being based upon character, scholar- ship, leadership, and service: admittance to the Nicholas County Chapter of the National Honor So- ciety is the highest honor a student can receive dur- ing his high school career. The emblems of this so- ciety are the keystone and the torch. Symbolizing the ideals of the society, the keystone bears at its base the letters C, S, L, and S which stand for the four cardinal principles. The flaming torch symbo- lizes the club's purpose-to follow the light of truth. During the first semester of each year, five per cent of the senior class is selected to become mem- bers and during the second semester ten per cent of the junior class is tapped for membership. In order to be considered for membership students must have at least a B average and must have spent at least one year in this school. As defined in the constitution, The purpose of this society is to create an enthusiasm for scholar- ship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to pro- mote leadership, and to develop character in the students of America's secondary schools, 14

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Providing entertainment through many, many activities is the travelinist Gold and Blue Grizzly Band. Ma- iorsttas, Nancy Rose, Ramona Frame, Becky Walker, Carol Frame, head majorette, Priscilla Tinnil, Paula Taylor, Shir- ley Wagner. Second Row: Carolyn Wilde, Kelly Lett, Vanra Grimes, Jane Hinkle, Lynda McDowell, Jeanie Perkins, Sue Mason, Ann Chapman, Brenda Rogers, Patricia Cavendish, Janet Young, Sandra Walker, Margie Rite, Nila Rollins, Geraldine Sparks, Judy Mullins, Gloria Hughes, Norma O'Dell, Donna Huffman, Lynda Beale. Third Raw: Lou Gill, Nancy Huffman, Karen Datsun, Becky Grese, Eddie Grose, Mary Jane McHenry, Beniamin Backus, Charlene Tyree, Gary Beale, Paul Cook, Marie Ogden, Patricia P'Simer, Sandra Given, Sue Roark, Pat Rollins, Marilyn Grose, Barbara Band Presents Halftime Shows Practice, practice, seems to be the keynote of success, or so it appears to the Gold and Blue March- ing Hundred. Melodious strains do not come from iust putting music on the stand, but from hard work and many practice sessions. Whatever the tempo may be, under the highly capable baton of Director Charles Nicosia, it emerges a masterpiece. Sixteen seniors will remember a fun-packed, exciting year, along with its serious moments and events. Sloshing through snow, rain, and sleet, the band had many practices during football season and the summer of '58. One of the highlights of the summer was a three-day trip to the state fair at Lewisburg where the band presented two con- certs. Next came the county fair. What would a football game be like without the band there to back the team? Very well done, could be said about the various halftime shows pre- sented by the band which attended all games but one. At the last game the Summersville band com- bined with the Richwood band to present their an- nual halftirne show. Winning fourth place in the State Forest Festival Parade at Elkins was a big thrill to the band mem- bers and Mr. Nicosia. This also won the band state- wide recognition and people who had not heard of Summersville before were to become aware of it. At the W. V. U.-Richmond game, the maiorettes performed their outstanding pyramids At the in- vitation of West Virginia State College the Marching Hundred presented a halftime show at the State-West Virginia Tech game at institute. 1 l