Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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Patricia Jane Martin “Patsy” Secretary or housewife Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Masquers and Thespians 2. 3; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4. vice-pres. 3; Y-Teens 2. 3. pres. 3; Jasons 2. pres. 3. 4; F.B.L.A. 4: Class president 3; Miss Wildcat 3; Student council 3; D. O. P. 4; Girls' State 3 Richard Lanham “Gut” Mechanic D. O. P. 4; football 2 Thelma Sue Miller “Susie” College Education G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; A Cap- pella 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. Spy Glass 3: Class pres. 1 Annual staff 4; Wigs. Masquers and Thespians 1. 2. 3. sec. 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Jasons 2. 3. treas. 4; Our Miss Brooks” 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; ‘ Henry Aldrich” 3; Jr. Red Cross 1. 2. 3; “Home Town Minstrel” 2; The Ini- tiation 1; All county band 2; Tennis 2; Student Council 1. Laff It Off 2; Guess Again Ghost 1; Orchestra 2. 3. William Dent “Bill” Owner of a service station Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity N. 2. 3. 4: D. O. P. 3. 4 Virginia King “Jennie” Nurse G. A. A. 2; Y-Teens 2; Modern Miss 2. Millard Phil Cook “Sonny” Truck driver Varsity football 1. 2. 3. Basketball 2: Spy Glass Annual staff 4; Voice class Letah Carol Owsley “Shortie” Go West Modern Miss 1; Y-Teens 1; Mixed chorus 1. Keith Estep “Big Duke” Go to college Student council 3; National Honor Society 3. 4: D. O. P 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity N. 2. 3. 4 Donna Meadows “Chicken” Be successful Glee club 1. 2. 3. 4; A Cap- rlla 3. 4; Y-Teens 2. 3: Jasons sec. 3. 4: G. A. A. 3. 4 Masquers and Thespians 2. 3 4; Spy Glass 3: D. O. P 4 F. B L. A. 4; Annual staff 4 Delegate to Journalism Con- vention 3. Delegate to Jr. Academy of Science Conven- tion 3. Jimmy Joe Westfall “Joe” Pipe fitter Modern Supply Co.

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of the graduating class, the Class of ’52. Though they were always too big for their britches, they did make a remarkable record. I remember meeting them as Freshmen. “Sweet Sue” Miller was their class president that year, with Johnny Morris the vice-president, and Kenny West the secretary-treasurer. The re- spective homerooms elected Maxine Paj'ne, Joe Casto, and Helen Landers to be their Student Council representatives. I watched their silly antics that are traditional of sophomores. Class president that year was Kenny West. Maxine Payne was elected vice- president that year and Patsy Cheelv was the secretary-treasurer. Their Student Council rep- resentatives were Bettye Gaylor, Mary Ruth Powell and Keith Estep. Jolly Juniors, and how well the name fit. They proved to me and to a lot of other people that they were capable of accepting responsibilities. Class officers for the year were Patsy Martin, president; Fay Basham, vice-president; and Jes- sie Blake, Secretary-Treasurer. They elected Mary Ruth Powell, Faye Basham, and Patty Hill to serve as their Student Council representa- tives. “Work, work, work,” seemed to be the motto that year because they had to give the Seniors of ’51 a banquet and prom that they would remember. I think everyone will remem- ber that prom—“Hawaiian Sunset” with all the trimmings. The sponsors who were so helpful to them were Miss Alderson, Miss Woodson and Mr. Harper. Spring also brought the Student Council elections. Joe Casto and Charles Cooley were elected president and vice-president, re- spectively. I knew these boys would make their class proud of them in the following year—and so they did. The class came back to school in the fall of '51 as “Sophisticated Seniors,” and I beamed with pride. Could this be the same class I had met in 1948? But they were so grown-up! For the offi- cers that year they elected Faye Basham, presi- dent; Marilyn Dent, vice-president; Sammy Crist, secretary; and Bettye Gaylor, treasurer. Mary Ruth Powell, Mary Ferrell and Paul Hill were chosen to represent them in the Student Council. I remember the day the class rings arrived. Those seniors certainly were proud as punch. Then everything happened so fast—orders were taken for announcements, then for caps and gowns. In reward for the work they did during their junior year, they were feted at a wonder- ful banquet and prom. Before they realized it, the day of graduation drew near. I arrived an hour early that night; I certainly wasn’t going to miss anything. When the high school band started the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” all heads turned to watch the procession. Everyone seemed so impressed with the ceremonies. And I must admit—tears came to my eyes. As they left the auditorium after the com- mencement, I saw in their faces the promise for the future that was theirs. How I hated to “bid farewell” to these young men and women I had guided during the last four years. Each year brings another class I must guide toward graduation. I love them all, but I’ll never forget this wonderful class—the Class of ’52. 10

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Faye Basham “Clara” Dress designer Miss Wildcat 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. sec. 3. pres. 4: Jr. Red Cross 1; Visual Ed. 3. 4: Y- Teens 2. vice-pres. 3. pres. 4; Modern Miss 3. pres. 4; Stu- dent Council 3. 4; Senior Class pres.; Jr. Class vice-pres.; Spy Glass 3; Basketball 2. 3. Charles Jennings Cooley “Spade” Radio Controlman Vice-Pres. Student Council 4; Visual Ed 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Voice class 4; Spy Glass 4; Intramural Basket- ball champs 3: Basketball 4; S. A. S. C, Convention 4: State Convention S. C. 4: Jr. Town Meeting of the Air 4; National Education Week Program 4. Mary Frances Ferrell “Chatter” Secretary Student Council 4; Y-Teens 2. 3. 4; Modern Miss 3. 4: Visual Ed. 3. 4; Library club 3; National Honor Society 3. 4. Jasons 4: F. B. L. A 4; G A. A 3. 4 James V. Bonnett “Sonny” To stay single D. O. P. 4; Visual Ed. 4 Mary Jo McDaniel “Jopete” Secretary Cheerleader 3, co-head 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; A Cappella vice-pres. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee club 1. 2. 3: Mixed chorus 4; Spy Glass 3; Annual staff 4; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Voice class 4; Wigs 1; Tennis 1; F. B. L. A. 4 Richard Wade Slater “Big Dick” All American Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Jasons 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Basketball 3. Dolores Ann Lanham “Dee” Surgical Nurse Band 2, 3. 4; Masquers and Thespians 2. 3, 4; Jasons 2. 3. 4; “Home Town Minstrel” 1: Wigs 1: Jr. Hi Cheerleader 1: “Guess Again Ghost” 1; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; A Cappella 1. 2. 3. 4: D. O. P. 4; Glee club 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2: “Henry Aldrich 3. Joe Casto “Joe” Own a business Student Council 1. 3, pres. 4; Hi-Y 2. sec. 3. 4; Jasons 3. 4; Visual Ed. 3. 4; Masquers 3; co-student of the month (May) 3: Student of month (Sept.) 4; Intramural Bas- ketball champs 3. Mary Ruth Powell “Shortie” Make “A in shorthand Glee club 2. 3; Student council 2. 3. 4; Masquers and Thespians 2. 3. 4; Jasons 2; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Modern Miss 3. 4; Spy Glass 3; Annual staff 4; F. B. L. A 4; Wigs 1; Best citizen junior class. Basket- ball 2. Donald L. Steele “Pappa” Make an athlete of my son Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. 12 Comstock Furniture and Hardware