Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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smashing success Mr. Arbogast presented to Bill Fish, president of the Senior Class, the prize trophy for a great hall (above). Although these were no floats this year, the pro- cession to the football field on the night of October 27 was lovely. Cheering students, our big brass band, and the motorcade of pretty Miss Wildcat contestants, created a drama anticipatory of the big game. Our rough and ready Wildcat team made consistent progress during the first three quarters of the game. The rugged offensive of players Clifford Reynolds and Tiny Arthur had thus far prevented any scoring of the George Washington Patriots. Suddenly the floodlights failed, and for a full hour and 45 minutes both teams were left completely “in the dark”. Miss Wildcat and attendants pose with Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Patti Craigo, last year’s queen. 17

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Miss Wildcat 1968, Debbie Mullins, beams at the applauding crowd. Homecoming, 1968, maintained the usual spirit and cheeriness despite a few omissions in the preliminary celebration and a very unexpected interruption during the game itself. Hall decorating started off the festivi- ties. When the administration announced intentions of by-passing the competition, students’ protests were proof of its popularity. After some persuasion the ad- ministration yielded, and the classes set to work with enthusiasm. Seniors decorated according to the theme “Wildcats declare war on Patriots”, and created an appropriate mood through three hanging effigies (of the George Washington Patriots, of course). Juniors celebrated a “Wildcat Revolution” with a Victory Bridge and a wishing well. “A Moment in Cat’s History” was de- picted by the Sophomore class through a Victory Bell and an Alma Mater, among other things. The winning class was announced at a pep assembly for the homecoming game with George Washington. 16

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Debbie IKu Iins is made However, the plucky audience stuck it out with the players, and when the game finally continued lusty applause greeted the Wildcat’s final victory. The final score: Nitro, 7; George Washington, 0. That’s the spirit! Lola Payne, escorted by Gary Lowther, contested for the Miss Wildcat crown. Senior candidate Lynn Bondu- rant was escorted by Tom Brown. Debbie Mullins the third senior candidate, was es- corted by Kenny Thomas. Junior attendant was Patty Moats, escorted by Rick White, and Sophomore attendant was Zee Cunning- ham, escorted by Jeff Johnson. 18