Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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THE BLACK ARROW 19 2 8 iiiMiMMiiiMMiiMiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiMiiMiimimtMriiiMiiiMiiiiMMiimiiimmmHmmm BLACK ARROW STAFF Back row: Left to right—Freshmen Reporter. Jack Rowan; Asst. Bus. Manager. Paul Valentine; Athletic Reporter, Herbert Hebb; Sophomore Reporter. Tracy Nestor: Junior Reporter. Harry Sturms. Middle row: Left to right—Sponsor. Mr. Frank Hall; Asst. Editor. Raymond Kimble; Art Editor. Wade Poffenbarger; Senior Reporter. Glenn Orr; Asst. Adv. Editor. Dale Phillips: Society Editor, Roland Haddix: Art Editor, Kenton Lambert; Business Manager, Richard Evans Lower row: Left to right—Editor. Hazel Vanscoy: Joke Editor. Elma Price: Asst. Adv. Editor, June Senior: Asst. Adv. Editor. Helen Schwartz; Secretary Lee Pennington. page four

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1 9 2 8 THE BLACK ARROW Dedication We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred twenty-eight, dedicate this, the second Volume of the Black Arrow, to Mr. Frank Hall, our principal and class adviser, in appreciation of his work in behalf of the Senior Class. page three

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1 9 2 8 THE BLACK ARROW HISTORY OF PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL Parsons High School was first inaugurated in 1 909. At that time it was indeed very crude compared to our present day school of over 250 students. During the first few years the students were taught in conjunction with the eighth grade. The classes were conducted in what is now known as The Old School Building The first regular High School work, the 9th grade, was taught in 1909-1910 under the super- vision of H. W. Auvil. The next year Mr. Auvil and his assistant added the 10th grade to the school. From 1911 to 1914 Mr. P. E. King was principal. During the first two years of his administration the 11th and 12th grades were added and the first four-year class was graduated in the spring of 1913. Since that time a complete high school course has been offered and the enrollment has steadily increased. 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 courses 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 page five