Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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THE BLACK ARROW 9 auditorium and library. Later, a cooking laboratory was outfitted and Par- sons High School was ready to take her place among the other High School of West Virginia. Athletics were soon organized and Parsons' various team acquitted themselves very creditably in their meets with other teams, and this along with her high standing in educational work soon put her near the top of the list of West Virginia High Schools. Provisions were made for the transportation of students from Hendricks. Hambleton and Porterwood. and soon the attendance was increasing rapidly and the reputation of Parsons High School was soon attracting students from other districts. Two literary societies were organized, these societies putting on weekly programs and other social functions. Our educational facilities were also improving by the purchase of better laboratory equipment, better and more books in the library and by an increase in the faculty. Our athletics were also commanding the respect of all other schools and in short—Parsons High School was growing very rapidly not only in attendance, but in its reputation for excellent scholarship as well. In the summer of 1926. a new two roomed building was erected on the north side of the High School building. This building houses two rooms of the second grade and also serves as a model school where the Normal Training students may learn how to teach by actual experience. One entire grade is given over to the Normal Class for practice teaching. Incidentally, this is the only model school among High Schools in the State. A great contrast is shown between the first class and the present day enrollment, whereas, there were only 12 members in the first class: there are now in the Junior High and Senior High School 360 students enrolled. This represents an increase of 348 students in 14 years, or an average of 30 pupils as a yearly increase. And besides, the first group was housed in a section of the old grade school building, the present group is located in an ultra modern, fire-proof, extremely well lighted and heated brick building. High School Song On the banks of our dear old Cheat River, Stands a noble shrine we all hold dear. And we ll stand united for her ever She will stand the storms you need not fear. Some of her Alumni now are famous You will find them scattered here and there. And their work seems lighter. And their days more brighter. Hurrah for Parsons High! Chorus Come on ye old grads, raise the song. Parsons High. Parsons High, And let our love to her be true. We love her for the lives that she can mold, she can mold. We ll ever stand for the purple and gold. Her team is always there with victory, victory. And we will pledge her loyalty. Dear Parsons High School We re always for you To you old High we'll ever be true.

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8 I'HE BLACK ARROW History of Parsons High School Parsons High School was first inaugurated in 191 1 At that time it was indeed very crude compared to our present day school. The High School con- sisted of only two years of regular High School work, and these were taught in conjunction with the Eighth Grade. I he classes were conducted in what is now known as 1 he Old School Building. T he classes were under the supervision of H. W. Auvil and Mrs. Lenora D. Hickman, and the total enroll- ment did not exceed 10 or I 2 the first year: but the next year it increased a good deal. However as yet it was only a two year High School, hence students completing their first two years work were obliged to go elsewhere to finish their High School Course. In 1912 there was a great deal of sentiment in favor of the erection of a modern High School building and for adding the needed two years to our High School. This idea was talked up and a very spirited dispute arose as to whether or not we should have a new building. The question was finally referred to the people in a special election. In this election there was also the question as to whether or not bonds should be issued to cover the cost of a new building. There was a great deal of feeling over this election, and there was also a great deal of spirited campaigning on both sides of the question. When election day came nearly every person of voting age voted and the result was that the Board of Education was authorized to issue bonds to the amount of thirty-five thous- and dollars The bonds were to sell at two hundred and fifty dollars cash and were to bear five per cent interest. Now there came another dispute, who was to get the contract for designing the building? This was one of the main points discussed at all the board meetings and finally Poge and Company of Philadelphia were decided on to draw up plans and in 1912 the work on the building was actually started. Everything progressed very nicely and in a short time the building was com- pleted and ready for occupancy. This building, when completed, contained eight regular class rooms, two laboratories, a manual training shop, a large

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10 THE BLACK ARROW You and I as students in this High School Labor and obey the golden rule. We are proud of all her noble classes. From the Freshmen to the Seniors true. And we ll stand behind her in athletics. The fame of her societies hold high. She's our Alma Mater. We ll love her now and later— Hurrah for Parsons High! Yells Alla-Ka-Nick-Ka Nick-Ka-Nack Alla-Ka-Nick-Ka-Nick-Ka-Nack Hurray—Hurray PARSONS! Here we are: Here we are. Here we are Ho Lick 'em boys Lick 'em boys. Put ’em on the go Over the fence, over the fence Send 'em with some vim. Then—Buckle up. Buckle up an' yell Come Back Again. Spicker span tin who can. we can Whipperwill, who will, we will yell Don't be a fool, yell for Parsons' Good Old School Root-a-Root. Rah! Rah! Rah! Nigger, nigger, hoe potatoes Red headed alligators, Sis. boom, bolligator. Rah. Rah. Rah. Parsons High School. Team, Team. Team. P. H. S. P. H. S. BUT NEVERTHELESS P. H. S.