Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

Tj ic C ass Of 947 Presents 11111 ci iiicm From the Latin “silva,” forest or woods, comes the name Sylvanian, chosen for the year book by the class of 1947, for a reason which we hope can be recognized and appreciated. Parsons, West Virginia, nestled in the midst of the Monongahela National For- est, is a community that was made by the forest which surrounds it. Industries were brought here because of the abundant raw materials to be found in the woods that covered the hills as far as the eye could see. As it was then, it is now. The beauty of the leaves which bedeck the trees in the springtime and fall turn out a multi-colored pattern which no artist can copy with palette and brush, no poet can truly describe, for the words have not been fashioned to picture the gran- duer of this place in which we live. The old proverb reads “The grass is always greener in the other fellow’s yard,” so it is with many of us, living here and wishing to leave, while many people dwell- ing in huge cities, crowded together, dream of a place of freedom and beauty such as this. R. L. Rowland, Forest Ranger for this district stated, “Your selection of this name could be the beginning of a tradition for Parsons High School in years to come.” SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS HAZEL HULL MARY ALICE FRUM A. B. Shepherd College; Home Economics A. B.. A. M., W. V. U.; English; Latin; Journalism FOREWORD Like a tree in the forest—so are our lives. School influences shape our ideas and principles and gather them together for us; on this we base our entire lives. In the years to come, we hope that the “Sylvanian will help as to recall the pleasant memories of high school. Perhaps then, when we leaf through these pages we shall have the same feeling as the wanderer, who. while walking in the green forests, main- tains that.— There is a pleasure in the pathless woods.” 1947 STAFF Editor Assistunt Editors Managing Editor Richard Higgs Erma Bible. Joan Funkhouser. Phyllis Ours Donald Roy Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Donna Jean Orr Dale Kelley, Rosa Lea Marteney, Robert Phillips Art Editor Colleen Dudley Assistant Art Editors Kenneth Kellar, Jean Kisner. Arlene Snider Photographers Rola Cook. Pearl Stiles. Richard Agee. James Jones. Herbert Bennett Athletics Ross Simmons, Garland Simmons. Julia Kisner. Donald Gilmore. Garvey Gilmore. Carlton Hovatter, Henry Thompson Senior Biographies Margaret Felton Evelyn Hebb Activities Willis Williams Gloria Pinkerton History Music Copy reader Julia Kisner Margaret Anne Hull Jean Sturm Special Reporters William Watring, Kenneth Hedrick. Burton Cornell Publicity Eula Marteney, Nellie Painter Class Reporters Marguerite Sherman. Billy Baer. Joanna Felton. Doris Roberts. Mary Anna Gilmore. Brady Lynn Stephenson. Mary Faith Holbert Advisers Mary Alice Frum Hazel Hull TUCKER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing left to right: — Reardon Cuppett, Tucker County Superintendent; Jason Wolford. Assist- ant County Superintendent. „ _ Sitting, left to right:—Delvin Goff, Ray Jenkins, E. F. Creegan, President; John R. Yeager. Ben Thompson. p H. S. FACULTY G. K HENRY B. S. I. E., W. V. u. F. C. HITCHER A. B. Shepherd College CECIL M. STAI.N AKER n. S Agr. M A.. W. V. I . H. V. SIIAFFER A. B. Fairmont State College M. A . W V. I .. Duke Visual Education, Columbia F. C. RANDOLPH A. B. Fairmont State College A. M.. W. V. U. PEARL ADAMS RANDOLPH A. B. Salem Cdlegc H. C. BROOKS B. S. P. E., W. V. U. SUE BR(K)OKS A. B. Journalism. V. V. V. EVELYN HAMBY A. B. West Virginia Wesleyan College PAULINE HARRIS Dramatics Kings School. A. B.. W. V. U. MARY W. KEE A. B. New River State College Post Graduate W. V. u. DOROTHY TALB )TT A. B. Davis Elkins College MARY MARGARET CARROLL A. B. Davis Elkins College SALLIE ENGLISH A. B. Davis Elkins College PAIGE DIBACCO B. M. Combs Con- servatory of Music Philadelphia MARY JANVE ESTEP A. B. Fairmont State College A MARIE LIPSCOMB A. B. Davis Elkins College GRACE BRIGHT A. B. Davis Elkins College MARGARET MOORE A. B. Davis Elkins College MARY ADAMS S. N. Shepherd College SENIORS “Friendship is a Sheltering Tree” CLASS OF 4 7 by Rosa Lea Marteney A few years back, in ’41 Our days in Parsons Grades were done And at the start of 42 We knew that they were really through. Things were different in Junior High We watched them with unblinking eye. The seventh and eight went mighty fast In fact, they were too quickly past. Our first year in Parsons High It came, and then went flying by. The last three years are a little clearer As old P. H. S. kept growing dearer; Parties and picnics helped tighten the bond. But what topped all was our “Stardust Prom! It came on Saturday, the eleventh of May, We could hardly wait, for that was the day We donned our long dresses and the boys a new suit We don't like to brag but we thought we looked cute. Now I must take time to tell of the room Of the glittering stars and the oversized moon. The scene was a garden with a picket fence; Nothing compares with it that we have seen since. It was like living in another land Rases for all and Fats Ryan’s band. All the explaining that I would do Couldn’t show the splendor of it to you. We leave these things that are in the past. And come to our Senior year at last. Though we may dread it the time will come To say Goodbye to everyone. As graduation Day draws near We hate to leave and so we fear There will be many a sniffle and many a tear. At the end of this, our Final Year! President .... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Reporter ..... ... Dick Higgs Historian ............................... Julia Kisner Erma Bible Cheerleader ............................... Jean Sturm .... Evelyn Hebb Flower .................................... Red Rose Herbert Bennett Colors ................................ Red and Gray ..... Willis Williams Motto— Today we follow, tomorrow we lead. Sponsors ..... Mary Alice Frum and Hazel Hull Back in the year of 1941, we, the Seniors of today, started our journey on the long winding road to a higher education. Eighty energetic students took their training in the Seventh and Eighth grades. Grace Bright and Marie Lipscomb were our sponsors in the seventh grade. Margaret Moore was our sponsor in the eighth grade. Harold Parsons was cne of our teachers until he left for defense work during the year and Mrs. Evelyn Hamby took his place. During these two years we achieved three goals by winning a radio for the most subscriptions in a magazine contest, second place in the one- act play contest and a dictionary for placing second in the scrap iron drive. Officers elected in grade 8 were: President, Colleen Dudley and Donna Jean Orr; Vice-President, Don Wirner; Secretary. Colleen Collins and Juanita McDonald; Treasurer. Dick Higgs; Reporter. Colleen Collins and Juanita McDonald; Cheerleaders. Jack Goff. Bob Phillips and Betty Heckler; Songleaders. Don Wimer and Louis Roy. In November, during our eighth year, we organized a Blue Star Dramatic Club and adopted a constitution. Officers elected were: President, Colleen Dudley; Vice-President, Burton Cornell; Secretary. Charles Digman; Treasurer, Dorotha Shaffer; Reporter. Wilma Johnson. One Hundred and twenty gathered at P. H. S. to take one more leap on the journey as Freshman, 1943-44. This year John Swearingen was elected president, Jean Sturm was Vice-President; Wanda Cosner, Secretary and Treasurer: Garvey Gilmore. Reporter; and Phyllis Ours was elected as permanent cheerleader. Sponsors were Lila Thurston, Eileen Lewis, and Sally English. In October we had a Hal- lowe’en Party, our first party of the year. In April of that year the boys won the class basketball tournament. We ended the year with a picnic at Holly Meadows. By the time we became Sophomores, we really had a good start on our long journey. Our class officers were Garvey Gilmore. President; Wanda Cosner. Vice-President; Lewis Roy. Secretary; Erma Bible. Treasurer; Phyllis Ours. Cheerleader; and sponsors were Lila O’Haver and Sally English. In October, at our Hallowe’en Party. Colleen Dudley won first prize for the prettiest costume and Joseph Kisner for the funniest. By this time manv names of this class of ’47 had become a constant part of the honor roll: Joan Funkhouser. Julia Kisner, Margaret Felton. Erma Bible. Phyllis Ours, Bill Ramsey, Dick Higgs, Eula Marteney. Rosa Lea Marteney. Aileen Peters, Ruth Schenley. Colleen Dudley, Evelyn Hebb, Don Auvil, Van Willson, Juanita McDonald, Jean Sturm, Burton Cornell, Willis Williams, Ross Simmons. Euhi Faye Kce, and Gloria Pinkerton. In this year the boys won the class softball tournament. Erma Bible was voted the prettiest girl In P. H. S. for the second time. Phyllis Ours was voted the best dressed in 1944-45 and Colleen Dudley the most courteous. Garvey Gilmore was voted the second handsomest boy and Wanda Cosner second prettiest in high school. We closed the year by going on a picnic to the Pulp Mill Bottom. Well always remember the circumstances un- der which we went. No one wanted the responsibility of taking us—but Hazel Hull consented to do it—for that we remain grateful! As Juniors, we have almost come to the end of our long journey. We elected Don Auvil as our President; Wanda Baker our Vice-President; Don Roy, Secretary; Van Willson, Treasurer; Erma Bible. Reporter; Phyllis Ours, Cheerleader; Wanda Cosner. Songlander; and sponsors. Mary Alice Frum and Hazel Hull. Garvey Gilmore played football and basketball and made first team in his Freshman year and is captain of both teams. Don Roy. Don Gilmore, and Kenneth Kellar were on both the foot- ball and basketball teams. John Swearingen made the squad in football in his Junior year but was called to service before he completed his year. He returned to P. H. S. in his Senior year and again made the football team. Carlton Hovatter also played on the first team and was called into service in his junior year. Troy Carr. Bob Phillips. Jim Constable, Kenny Hedrick, Dick Higgs, Dewey Pur- nell. Jim Jones, Harold Sponaugle. and Don Gilmore added greatly to the football eleven. Phyllis Our.-, was voted Miss P. H. S.. most popular, best dressed girl in high school. Erma Bible was voted pret- tiest girl for the third consecutive time. Colleen Dudley the most courteous and Garvey Gilmore the most athletic and second handsomest. Phyllis Ours. Bill Ramsey. Margaret Felton, and Dick Higgs were elected to the National Honor Society in their Junior year. Colleen Dudley. Phyllis Ours, and Erma Bible started the Junior Tri- Hi-Y in P. H. S. In November we gave our first assembly. In February, eighty happy juniors re- ceived their high school rings, which we will always be proud of. We placed second in the scrap paper drive, coming close to winning first. In April, track returned to Parsons for the first time in many years and was won by the Junior Class. Those who took part in the track meet among the classes were: Kenneth Kellar, Charles Kyle. Garvey Gilmore. Harold Sponaugle, Troy Carr, Virgil and Harold Shahan, and Bob Phillips. Those who had the honor of taking part in the Regional Meet at Mar- tinsburg were: Kenneth Kellar, who won the 440-yard dash and was a member of the mile relay team that took first place; Rola Cook who was also a member of the mile relay team, placed third in the 140-yard dash, and put the shot; Troy Carr placed second in the medley relay and fourth in the pole vault; and Howard Shahan took fourth and fifth place in the 220-yard dash. Girls who took part in the class meet were: Julia Kisner. who won third place in the basketball throw; first place in the 50- yard dash and was a member of the medley relay team; Betty Jones. Margie Ludwick and Nellie Painter took part in the basketball throw and Lillian Kepncr. In the 50-yard dash. By having the responsibility of keeping the pop stand and with the planning of a spaghetti supper for the public, it was possible for us to give the Senior class a Stardust Prom, one. we're sure they will always re- member. We’ll never forget how hard we worked, with Mary Alice Frum and Hazel Hull to guide us, for the wonderful time wc had on that night. We closed our Junior Year with a picnic at Blackwater Canyon. I don't think any of us who went will ever forget the nice trip back in Elmer Sturms truck with sunshine pouring down upon us. My. Didn’t it Rain ! ! ! And now we are Seniors. For many the long journey they have traveled will be completed, while some will strive for a higher goal by continuing their education and preparing for a career. Those who were on the first team in football were: Garvey Gilmore. Captain: Rola Cook. Co-Captain: Ken- neth Kellar. Don Gilmore. Jim Jones. Troy Carr. John Swearingen. Bob Phillips. Carlton Hovatter, Harold Sponaugle. and Dewey Purnell. Others were Dick Higgs. Kenneth Hedrick, and Burton Cor- nell. Boys who played on the basketball team were: Garvey Gilmore. Captain; Don Gilmore. Don Roy. and Lewis Roy. Girls who played on the basketball team were Julia Kisner. Evelyn Hebb. Mar- garet Felton. Joan Funkhouser. and Erma Bible. Returning from our Christmas holidays we found our call- ing cards awaiting us—there was the jumble of exchanging names. Our small pictures came in Feb- ruary, and in the few days following, four words became very familiar. Give me a picture ! ! One day we came all decked out” in our best clothes. Everyone knew why. even Mr. Von Haven. Yes, our pictures had to be taken—then came the long wait for our proofs. With these came a disap- pointment for some, so they went back for a second shot. With the question. When do we get our pictures?”, we almost worried our sponsors and photographer to death, but we need not have worried for they came just in time for Christmas gifts. Last but not least we found out who ranked highest for the four years in their grades: Morgant Felton was Valedictorian with a 96.77 average and Joan Funkhouser. Salutatorian with a 94.93 average. Tm next five”hoTior students with a 93 or above average are Rosa Lea Marteney, Willis Williams, Julia Kisner. Erma Bible, and Phyllis Ours. These are the speakers for graduation. With the end of our journey in sight, and the goal we have been striving for almost within our grasp, we realize the sadness and joy that goes with graduation. We feel our years here have not been wasted and to you who follow us. we wish the best of luck, and may you profit by our mistakes. Many of us will not see these old w’alls again until our class reunion, so the class of 47 says. Farewell P. H. S., you’ve been a true friend.” v. v 'v' i o ' V a aA � s '0 ’ ERMA BtBI.E Vice-President “Krm” Mon«h lock� “petite” Dick Vice-President of Senior Class; Na- tional Honor Societ v; Office Staff; Editor of “Parsons Echo”; Assistant Editor of “Sylvanian ; P. S. Play; Treasurer of Junior Class; Tri-Hi-Y; Basketball; Softball; filer Club; Tal- ent Show; Honor Student; Second prettiest; Second Miss P. II. S. r .VvV S V''a cV S .. iy .- r,,j ‘V.. vcV V r m, H, ,AV. “v'soc� «w icw' ; U',CAoA 1«' SO1 V. ■ � c w, lot . s RICHARD HIGGS President “Dick”-energetic-droll smart- “Krin“ President of National Honor Society; President � t Senior Class; Editor of “Sylvanian”; Vice-President of Span- ish Club; President of lli-Y; Football; All better Club; P. S. Play; Second Mr. P. H. S.; Hand, orchestra; sec- � md most dependable. o «? V.-S,,- ,0� « • ?! •?■'• , ' ' • o 11t'-iff. ? i ? ' .'S- ■%'« et l S ' Sc°°Vv. •f e � ! VO� A0„ot ' % cv V 'e; '■ 'S- 'v- « • ° c' ' dfopU,ar- CVr .. 5. «or JJ1� f- er JEAN STCRM Cheerleader “Jim” vivacious -clothes sweet Office girl; Girls basketball; Talent Show; Cheerleader; Tri-Hi-Y; National Honor Society; “Sylvanian” Staff; Vice- President of Freshman Class; Glee Club; 4-H Club; All-Letter Club; Library Staff; Honor Roll; Second most popular; Miss P. H. S.; Sectional Cheerleader Award. WILLIS WILLIAMS Reporter heart throb—bookish -slim enthusiasm dependable National Honor S«� ciety: Hi- Y; “Sylvanian” Staff; Honor Roll; President of F. F. A : Reporter of Senior Class; 4-H Club; Honor student; Most de- pendable; Second most courteous. ROSA LEA MARTENEY Honor Student clever -“Frank”—enthusiasm Office girl; Library Staff: National Honor Society; Sylvanian” Staff; Girls basketball; Honor student. H bb DONNA JEAN ORR complexion short curls — Erm —George Sylvanian” Staff; Tri-Hi- V; Parsons Echo Staff; Treasurer of Freshman i.la� s; Honor Roll; Public Speaking Play. HAROLD SPONAUGLE tall —pretty teeth -cutie — “English ' F � «.tl ;«ll team; All Letter Clui� ; F. F. A. WANDA BAKER sweet—shy—complex ion Vice-President of Junior Class. DONALD ROY Deacon — sports bachelor - music—undertaker to be; Basketball; Hi-Y; Glee Club; Sylvanian Staff; Honor Roll; All-letter Club; Secretary of Junior Class; Parsons Echo Staff; Latin Club; most popular; most talented; most hu- morous; most friendly. VAN WILLSON witty Edith—sincere- smooth P. F. A.; Ml Club; Hi-Y; Honor Roll. JOHN SWEARINGEN fun Navy lover Football; Navy; All Letter Club; F. F. A.; President of Freshman Class; P. V. F. D. ftn RICHARD AGEE “DICK — photography— “fire fighter —carefree “Sylvanian Staff; “Par- dons Echo” Staff: Hi-Y; P. V. F. I).; 4-H Club; Anthology of High School Poetry. GLORIA PINKERTON snappy eyes — Bangs — Pike” legs Office girl; Tri-Hi-Y; Par- sons Echo Staff; “Sylvan- ian” Staff; Honor Roll; Spanish Club; Pep Parade. JOANNE MULLENEX refined—Don —always smiling F. H. A.; Tri-Hi-Y; Honor Roll. COLLEEN DUDLEY “Cole golden hair “fig- gcr”—complexion courteous National Honor Society: Tri-Hi-Y; “Sy I v a n i a n Staff; Assistant Editor of “Parsons Echo ; Office Staff; 4-H Club; Basket- ball; Prettiest; courteous; second best dressed; sec- ond dependable. JOSEPH KISNER smile -silent Vo-Ag F. F. A.; Softball. WILMA JOHNSON diamond—quiet Home Ec Glee Club; Talent Show; Girl Scouts; Tri-Hi-Y. BURTON CORNELL tiny—chemist -to-be— loveable “Parsons Echo” Staff; Sylvanian’ Staff; Spanish Club; Hi-Y; III Club; Boy Scouts; Football; Basketball. BILL RAMSEY intelligent -always smiling —Math- sincere Vice-President of National Honor Society; Honor Roll; lli-Y. ARLENE SNIDER rnKaged —blonde tresses — profile “Sylvanian Staff; B. G. B. COLLEEN COLLINS cute—brunette—temper - slim ('•lee Club; Talent Show; Pep Parade; Basketball; Softball; Baud. WILLARD CALDWELL “Georgie short automobile Navy; F. F. A.; Boy Scouts. | $ .f S'T'J £u ft NEIL PARSONS popular—“Art”—athlete Football; Basketball; Cap- tain of football team; All Letter Club; Handsomest in sophomore ami junior year; most popular; second most courteous; Navy. WILLIAM WATRING hubby—brilliant—“Daddy” National Honor Society; Sylvanian” Staff; Honor JOHN KING Roll; Marine Corps; Soft- girls mechanic—“Delaine ball team; second most Football; Softball; F. F. talented. A.; Army. KENNETH KELLAR “Verny”—wavy hair—foot- ball—witty Spanish Club; Hi-Y; “Par sons Echo” Staff; Foot- ball; All-Letter Club; Bas- ketball; Track; “Sylvan- ian Staff; 4-H Club; P. V. F. D. JEAN KISNER HARSH wifey -reserved—helpful ('•lee Club; Talent Show; “Sylvanian” Staff; 4-H Club; B. G. B.; Softball. EULA JEAN MARTENEY dependable—rosy cheeks — intelligent Office girl; Library Staff; National Honor Society; “Sylvanian” Staff; Honor Roll; Basketball. NELLIE PAINTER capable—Dale—shape - natural curls National Honor Society; 4-H Club; Basketball; Tri- Hi-Y; Sylvanian Staff; Honor Roll. 4 EU LA FAYE KEE demure smile complexion National Honor Society: tiler Club; Talent Show. 'Sr MARGUERITE SHERMAN “Margie”—natural wave — natural curves Cilce Club; President Sev- enth Grade; Sylvanian Staff; Parsons Echo Staff; Basketball; 4-11 Club; Tri- lli-Y; Honor Roll. y tiip v CARLTON HOVATTER “Carty” — Navy “Marg” — carefree Navy; Football; All Letter Club; Parsons Echo Stafi; Sylvanian” Staff; P. V'. F. ! .; Band. WANDA ZEMOVICH capable—reserved married Tri Hi-Y; Library Staif; Honor Roll; Public Speak- ing Play. GARLAND SIMMONS “Sing Sing” witty Pulp Mill Bottom Manager of Football, bas- ketball. and softball teams; Track; “Sylvanian” Staff; 4 II Club; Hi-Y: F. F. A ; All letter Club; P. S. JAMES JONES “Jimmy” football good looks “Parsons Echo” Staff; Football; Softball; All Let ter Club; “Sylvanian” Staff; F. F. A.; P. S. Play. DEWEY PURNELL football nice car Football team; All Letter Club; F F. A.; Hi-Y; 4-H. HAROLD LIPSCOMB mechanic pep wavy hair F. F. A.; Softball. JUANITA MCDONALD “June — Porterwood bus— brunette C� lee Club; President 7th. grade; “Parsons Echo Staff; Basketball; 4-H Club; Honor Roll; B. (� . B. PHIL HADDIX chubby bachelor wise- cracks Army; Second most humorous. ROSS SIMMONS “Jug deep voice bashful F. F. A.; Hi-Y; Parsons Echo Staff; Public Speak- ing Play. MARGARET HULL voice - Pep Talent hair refined Avecr Parade; («lee Club; Show; “Sylvanian Staff. DALE KELLEY “Chicken —curly locks —- “Herb Nellie Hi-Y; “Parsons Echo Staff; P V. F. 1). PEARL STILES Home Ec—capable—friendly Home Kc; Tri Hi-Y; (Hoc Club; Talent Show; “Syl vanian Staff. VIRGIL SHAHAN “Groundhog bashful - swagger F. F. A.; Track; Softball. ROBERT WRATCHFORD cutie - blonde hair -fun-lov- ing Marin; Band; GED Test. EDWARD KING tall dark -mysterious Army Army; F. F. A.; Basket- ball; Softball. NADA CALVERT tiny silent sweet Glee Club; Talent Show. TA A Yfl f 9 JUNIOR STRAWDERMAN fun-loving—tame—hunting Vice-President of F. F. A.; Honor Roll. KATHLEEN GRANDSTAFF twin gay -friendly Glee Club; Talent Show; Junior Service Corps; Bond and Stamp Representative. BETTY JONES giggles pep nurse-to-be sweaters “Parsons Echo Staff; Glee Club; Talent Show; Bas- ketball; Softball; Track; B. G. B. DOROTHA SHAFFER giggles diamond carefree - happy Tri-Hi-Y; Honor Roll. CHARLES M. MULLENEX “Margie well built Navy —cute smile GED Test; Navy. A ATtC- DONALD GILMORE I)oc“ hubby basketball Football; All Letter Club; Basketball; Hi-Y; I II Club; F. F. A.; “Parsons Echo Staff; “Sylvaman Staff; P. V. F. L).; Soft- ball. WILLARD CROSS Navy sharp friendly Navy; Football; Ili V; All- Letter Club; Ml Club. OKEY POLING Vo-Ag liny bashful drawl Secretary of F. F. A. ELLEN KALAR modest silent — unpredictable Softball. MARGIE LUDWICK chewing gum reserved- carefree Glee Club; Talent Show; I . S. IMay; Softball; Track. WILLIAM GRANDSTAFF “Gob” engineering smooth Navy. TROY CARR track — sincere—quiet Football; Basketball; Letter Club; F. F. Track; 4 If Club. V� rv nice A I! A.: DON K AUVIL Army sweet cutie lovable I tl Club; Carsons Echo Staff; Honor Roll; Hi-Y; Army; President of Jun- ior year; candy stand; GED test. ROBERT PHILLIPS “Bodge”— slim cute grin loveable Football team; All Letter Club; Vice-President of lli- V; Parsons Echo Staff; Sylvanian” Staff; F. F. A. REXELL VERE ORR bashful sweaters —crew cut Ml Club; Parsons Echo Staff. KENNETH HEDRICK “Kenny”—witty—cute “Jo” • Football; Softball; Junior Class Reporter; 4-11 Club; F. F. A.; All Letter Club; “Sylvanian” Staff. ARLENE BODKIN Math shy reserved (ilec Club; Talent Show. GARVEY GILMORE Casanova Jo” well built —profile Football; Basketball; All Letter Club; 4-H Club; “Sylvanian” Staff; Presi- dent of Sophomore Class; Mr. P. If. S.; Best athlete. C ROLA COOK ’•Rocky unpredictable gab whiskers Parsons Echo Staff; “Syl- vaniun Staff; Football; Track; All Letter Club; P. S. Play; Talent Show; Army; Anthology of High School Poetry; Latin Club; Dramatics Club; Vice- President of Debating Club; Esquire Club; Spring- field High School Choir. i RUSSELL KENNETH McCLAIN Ken mustache smiles G E D Test; Owner of Par -� ns A 1 v oral e and V Tucker Democrat; River City Club. LESTER KALAR “Les - -quiet glasses I! E D Test; Army Korea. HENRY OLIN THOMPSON Army -corny jokes “Grandma athletics Basketball; Football; Syl- vanian Staff; All-Letter Club; Track; Parsons Staff. 'yeCfVS r WILLIAM R. NELSON Friendly brogue reverence G E D Test; Pastor Bap list Church of Parsons; Aldcrson-Broaddus and I), and E.; English and I Ihl'U- C. GERALD KISNER Reserved bus talkative E D Test; Hi V; F. F. A.; Softball. HAYWARD BARR f JAMES W. LONG PAUL TETER G E D Tesi; A . S. Service G I Mk K Eighty-two seniors graduate in 1947. This makes the class of ’47 the third largest class in the history of Parsons High School. The class of ’33 had 90 and the class of ’40 had 89. The class of 1914 had the fewest in the number of 10. P. H. S. has gone in cycles for the large class trend. Every seven years there has been a large class; 1933—1940—1947. RUSSELL GAY KING DONALD F. HART G E D Test; Central Am- erica; Pacific; Airborne Division; Parachutist. HAROLD LANHAM happy Bud”—sharp G E D Test; Manager football 1942; F. F. A. Service 1944. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ lang syne? tSHO- To E. J. Von Haven, Sr. for his untiring effort, advice, and coopera- tion willingly and pleasantly given to the staff in the development of the “Sylvanian” for 1947, we are sincerely grateful. Others whom we wish to thank for making the “Sylvanian” a suc- cess are Loreen Lambert, of Parsons; Bill Hamby, of Parsons; Mr. H. U. Fletcher of the Shepherdstown Register; and all our advertisers. JUNIORS “Towering into the Sky” President ............................ Billy Baer Vice-President ..................... Louis Phillips Secretary .................. John Drew Blackburn Treasurer ........................ Bernard Phillips Reporter ........................... James Shrout Historian ................... Paul Dusty” Nestor Cheerleader ...................... Joanne Parsons Colors ......................... Blue and White Flower ............................... sweet Pea Sponsors ........... Mr and Mrs. F. C. Randolph Raymond Alford Kenneth Arbogast Joan Arnold Billy Baer Stanis Lee Baer Billy Bagshaw Marjorie Booth Edward Ball Hayward Ball Robert Barr Geraldine BishofT John Blackburn Delaine Bohon Norma Bohon Eula Mae Bright Violet Bright Mary Lou Carr Rosa lee Carr Wesley Cassidy Laverna Cox Twila Crawford Deloris Cross Dolly Cross Hallena Davis Irene Dumire Ray Dumire Joanna Felton Louise Froman Dorothy Gilmor Audrey Harper Fred Hansford Prentice Hebb Mildred Helmick Joyce Hebb Paul Hehle Millard Hilliard Hester Hovatter Keith Hovatter Herbert Hedrick Billy Jones Geraldine Johnson Darwin Kinser Pauline Knotts Kenneth Knotts Clair Kisner Ronald Knotts Jack Lantz Merl Lipscomb Verla Lipscomb Luella McDonald Don Miller James Miller Kathleen Moore Alfred Nestor Paul Dusty” Nestor Clinton Nestor Marion Nestor Joanne Parsons Bernard Phillips Louis Phillips Peggy Phillips Betty Pitzer Susan Plum Jim Phillips Charles Pownell Masil Ray Lewis Roy Isabelle Roberts Jim Shrout Hugh Simmons Dorla Simmons Warren Smith Thelma Sponaugls Mildred Sturm Bob Swisher Don Swisher Ross Stempl? Ruby Watring Evangeline White Billy Shields Guy Shaffer Cluadine Shaffer Jessie White Joan Simmons Jo Ann White As Freshmen, in 1944-45. the Junior Class of today was an active class, with the following officers: President. Paul Hehle: Vice-President. Billy Baer: Secretary. Claudine Shaffer; Treasurer. Joanna Fel- ton: Reporter. Stanis Lee Baer; Cheerleader. Joanne Parsons, who was selected for four years, and song leader. Audrey Harper. Sponsors were: Edna Cornell. Edith Olson, and Pearl Randolph. A leading event was a party held which was the highlight of the social calendar. On the athletic field were: Bernard Phillips. Louis Phillips. Billy Jones, and Waitman Collins, who was Freshman Manager of basketball. In the Sophomore year the class retained the officers of the previous year, for their fine service. Repeating honors won in two years of junior high, the class was announced the winner of the scrap drive held in January of that year. In athletics, the football roster included Bernard Phillois. Paul Nes- tor, Milliard Hilliard. Louis Phillips. Kenneth Arbcgast, and Kelly Day. Manager. Waitman Collins. On the basketball squad we find Bernard Phillips. Lewis Roy. John Blackburn. Paul Nestor and Man- ager Waitman Collins. Also in the sports field. Rola Cook won honors as the only sophomore receiving a letter in track. On the upper ten list of the school from the sophomore group wrere Audrey Harper, Verla Lipscomb. Merle Lipscomb. Billy Baer. Joanna Felton, Laverna Cox, Jo Ann White, and James Shrout. Sponsors of the class were Earl Corcoran and Dorothy Talbott. The Juniors are the sponsors of the pop stand, and with these proceeds, the annual entertainment at the end of the year for the Seniors and Juniors is provided. Several girls from the Junior Class who have belonged to the Glee Club are Audrey Harper, Eula Mae Bright. Laverna Cox, Hester Hovatter. Vera Susan Plum. Marjorie Booth, Claudine Shaffer. Gerald- ine Johnson. Irene Dumire. Joyce Hebb. Delaine Bohon. Mary Lou Carr. Isabelle Roberts. Luclla Mc- Donald, Thelma Sponaugle. Kathleen Moore. Mildred Sturm. Dorothy Gilmore. Dorla Simmons. Wanda Coberly and Joanna Felton. Audrey Harper is president of the Glee Club. The Junior Class boasts eight members in the Tri-Hi-Y. They are Joan Arnold, Laverna Cox. Jo- anna Felton, Eula Mae Bright, Joanne Parsons. Isabelle Roberts and Dorothy Gilmore. Peggy Phillips is president of the club. The Junior girls w ho practiced basketball were Eula Mae Bright. Mildred Sturm. Laverna Cox, Aud- rey Harper. Dolly Cross. Dorothy Gilmore, and Twila Crawford. During the time when the High School Band was organized four Juniors who played in it wore Bud Hehle, Waitman Collins and Bob Pritt. The Hi-Y Juniors are Bud Hehle. Jim Shrout. Keith Hovatter. and Dusty Nestor. The four members of the Juniors who were selected for membership in the National Honor Society are. Billy Baer. Jo Ann White. Joanna Felton and Bernard Phillips. During the past years some of the Juniors have been foremost on the talent show. These are Aud- rey Harper. Geraldine Bishoff. Bud Hehle. Bob Pritt. Mary Lou Carr and Susan Plum who has tap- danced on every Talent Show since she was in the Seventh Grade. During the Sophomore year at the Junior-Senior 46 Prom, ten Sophomore boys served the supper. They w'ere Bud Hehle, Dusty Nestor. Bernie Phillips. Louis Phillips. Lewis Roy. Jack Lantz, Jim Shrout. John Blackburn. Ross Stemple and Billy Baer. The boys were costumed in white coats and black trousers. Three girls from the Junior Class w ere candidates for the Panther Queen. They were Dorothy Gilmore. Junior Candidate; Joan Arnold, Tri-Hi-Y Candidate and Kathleen Moore. B. G. B. Members of the Rural 4-H Club are: Jack Lantz. President: Hester Hovatter. Don Miller. Mem- bers of the town club are Billy Shields, Paul Hehle. Jim Shrout. Milliard Hilliard. Paul Nestor and Bernie Phillips. SOPHOMORES “The Enchanted Forest Beckons” President ........................ Jack Gilmore Vice-President ................. Mary McVicker Secretary .................... Martha McDonald Treasurer ........................ Irene Credel Historian ................. Jo Anne Blackburn Reporter ............................... Dick Macey Songleader ............................. Joan Roy Cheerleader ................. Effie Jane Pennington Colors ............................ Blue and White Sponsors . Mary Margaret Carroll and Homer Brooks Ford Barr Bob Barton Melvin Baker Jo Anne Blackburn Margaret Barb Eugene Bohon Allan Bonner Waitman Collins Jeremiah Cale Lewis Carr Roy Carr Carl Casto Irene Credel Kelly Day Jean Davis Nancy Donalds Berkley Digman Paul Eye Orlen Eye Sally Ann English Otis Fansler Paul Fankhouser Jack Gilmore Mary Anna Gilmore Patty Goff Jack Gable David Gatrell Kenneth Hovatter Georgia Harsh Josephine Hehle Carol Hockman Lee Johnson Keith Kisamore Hazel Kerr Charles Ketterman James Kisner Charles Kyer Malora Knotts Opal Ludwick Wilda Jean Loughry Juanita Loughry Claude Loughry Helen Lansbury Martha McDonald Betty Don McDonald Mary McVicker Kenneth Myers Ruth Mullennex Lester Mullennex Wanda Miller Frank Moore Richard Macey Nola Nestor Sonny Ours Roy Owens Bobby Pritt Nancy Purkey Truman Phillips Donnie Poling Winnie Plum William Piggott Effie Jane Pennington Mary Alma Price Junior Roy Joan Roy Jack Rhoades James Robinson Dale Stiles Elsa Sayre Gerald Shahan Fred Simmons Howard Smith Thomas Sommerville Betty Sommerville Edith Sponaugle Lewis Sponaugle William Sturm Clinton Simmons Dollie Shahan Delores Stahl Joe Shrader Verne Shaffer Doreen Strawderman Harold Wamsley June Waybright Harry Wade Billy Wingfield Ellen Warner In the school term of 1945-46. the freshmen, who are now sophomores selected as their leaders the following: President. Jack Gable: Vice-President. Helen Baker; Secretary. Orlen Eye: Treasurer. Edith Sponaugle; Reporter. David Gatrell; Cheerleader. Effie Jane Pennington; and their sponsors. Mary Car- roll and Homer Brooks. They were very active throughout the year with Jack Gable. Pete Ketterman. Milton Arnold. Jack Gilmore. Bob Barton. Jack Rhoades, Ford Barr, and Sonny Ours on the Junior High Basketball team and Jack Gilmore and Jack Gable substituting on the regular team. The football boys were: Jack Gilmore, Sonny Ours. Jack Gable, Eddie Powers, Pete Ketterman. Charles Kyer. Dale Nester. Ford Barr, and Kenny Hovatter. The girls in the Junior Tri-Hi-Y were Martha McDonald. Rebecca McDonald. Virginia Lipscomb. Dixie Wylman. Mary McVicker. Margaret Ellen Barb. Sally Ann English, Nancy Purkey. and Orlen Eye. They were represented by seventeen members in the Glee Club, fourteen in the 4-H Club, and twenty-five in the FFA. Sally Ann English and Patty Goff were majorettes for the band. Other members were Nancy Purkey. Milton Arnold. Jack Gable. Sonny Ours, Jack Gilmore, Bob Barton and Mary McVicker. This year on the football team are Pete Ketterman. Sonny Ours, Jack Gable, Jack Rhoades. Bob Barton. Jack Gilmore. Lewis Sponaugle. Truman Phillips, and Kenny Hovatter. Basketball are Jack Gable and Jack Gilmore. On the reserves are Pete Ketterman. Sonny Ours. Jack Rhoades, and Bob Barton. The Tri-Hi-Y members are Sally Ann English, Jo Anne Blackburn, Nancy Donalds, Orlen Eye. Mar- tha McDonald. Josephine Hehle. Nancy Purkey. Margaret Barb, Mary McVicker. Effie Jane Pennington, and Mary Anna Gilmore. The Hi-Y members are Jack Gable. Jack Gilmore, and Bob Barton. There is a total enrollment of ninety-seven which is the second largest class. They have had at least six members on the Honor Roll throughout the first semester and their float tied for first place in the parade sponsored by the Memorial Park Organization. Their sponsors are Mary Margaret Carroll and Homer Brooks. FRESHMEN “Wanderers in That Happy Valley” President . Vice-President Secretary . ........... Billy Patch v........ Donald Good .. Shirley Ann Barton Sponsor ............... Treasurer Samuel Lipscomb Reportor ........................... Poll? Propst Cheerleader ...... Marjorie Mickey” Swearingen ......... Fred Butcher The Freshman Class is the largest class in the school with one hundred and twenty-eight members. Most of them have taken an active part in the activities. On the basketball team they are represented by Billy Patch, Don Good, and Bob White. The basketball girls are Shirley Barton. Velma Shahan, and Susan Vachon. Thirty boys belong to the Future Farmers of America. Ten girls belong to the Glee Club and an average of five students made the honor roll for this year. Class Roll Paul Bonner Jack Hockman Dorothy Bonner Ottasue Hedrick Calvin Bohon Lena Humphry Gordon Barr Kenneth Jones Kenneth Barr Lucille Jones Harold Bible Theodore Kisamore John Bodkins Delton Knotts Richard Barb Geneva Knotts Shirley Barton Harry Knotts Vida May Crass Verda Knotts Delbert Cosner Margaret Kyle David Cosner Hiifila Kalar Paul Cross Vienna Kalar Macel Carr Elizabeth Kerr Annette Cline Leon Kelley Mildred Coberley Dorothy Ketterman Alton Carr Retha Kimble Mark Denison Robert Lambert Alice Fankhouser Mary Virginia yvis James Felton Lorraine Loughry Charles Fox Clyde Loughry Allen Fansler James Ludwick Donald Good Mary Pauline Loughry RanftJri Good Raymond Loughry John Hovatter Samuel Lipscomb Vivian Harper Ernest Liller Paul fcjiteer Don RoJjtrts Franklin Mullennex Jean Ramsey Mary Alice Miller Delores Ridenour Loretta Mae Myers Gladys Robinson Joe Moore Doris Ryfort.s Betty Metz Leroy Snyder Alan Martin Lane Spessert J hn Mullennex Madeline Nestor Anna Lou Sturm Lloyd Simmons Ralph Nine Berlin Sponaugle Dale Nestor Hugh Singleton Susan Nestor Pete Sherman Catherine Oldaker Dari Smith Nancy Oliver James Swisher Guy Owens Marjorie Swearingen Billy Patch Velma Shahan Jack Parsons Martha Shoemaker Carol Parsons Rachael Summerfield Polly Propst Joan Sommerville Walter Plum Theron Stemple Kenneth Poling John Shannon Vernon Parsons Frank Smith Kenneth Pittman Susanne Vachon Catherine Phillips Milled Wiliams Lorene Phillips Katherine Roy Georgia Watring ' ' )$ ; EIGHTH GRADE “Giant Oaks From Little Acorns Grow” Nancy Auvil. Edwin Jjftoth. Rodney gyjns. Car Bible. Elmer Barkley. Nancy Barb. JUUtfs Baker. Wanda Jean Bennett. Anna Lee BishofT, Lucille Bodkin. Susan Barr. Byron Botts, Sylvia Cross. Melvin Cooper. Carol Cobert. Josephine Ellison. Charles Eye. Helen Felion. Deets Floyd. Jean Fraley. James GofT. Judy Gable. Mary Faith Holbert. John Hedrick. DavidHeckler. Hpjen Harsh. Sarah Harris. Geraldine Heckler. Hamrick. Marion Kelley. Leona Knotts. Patricia Lipscomb. Jnsyph- T ing Lelah Bell Long. Richard Mullenex. Roeda Ellen Miller. Nola Martin. Elsie Murphy, William Murphy. Dorothy Phillips, Betty Parsons, Anna belle Phillips. Beynqy ie Pennington. Norma Rosenau, Blair Smith. Carol Sherman, Olive Shaffer. Earl Vest. P[iillm Wolfe, Junior Waybright, Lorraine Waybright. President ......................... Helen Felton Vice-President ...................... Earl Vest Secretary ................. Bernettie Pennington Treasurer ......................... F.dwin Booth Reporter ........................... Jq$££h Lgng Songleaders .... Jajae Ha.mrirk Anna Lee BishofT Cheerleaders ........ Nancy Barb and Jean Fraley Colors ......................... Blue and White Flower ................................ Carnation Sponsors ......... Margaret Moore, Mary Adams. and Evelyn Hamby In 1946, then the Seventh Grade, there were sixty-five pupils in the now up-and-coming Eighth Grade. Officers of the 1946 class were: President. Phillip YftJfe: Vice-President. Jean Fraley: Secre- tary. Bernettie Pennington: Cheerleaders. Jean Fraley and Nancy Barb. The class participated in the George Washington Carnival by sponsoring a fish pond in coopera- tion with the Eighth Grade. The Pearl Harbor assembly held in 1945 was also sponsored by this class. The subjects that were studied by the seventh graders were: Science. Arithmetic, English, History, and Geography. With only one study hall it was rather difficult for the students to make The Honor Roll but those who deserve credit for making the grade were: Helen Felton. Nancy Barb. Bernettie Pennington, and Sylvia Cross. Class sponsors of that year were Marie Lipscomb and Grace Bright. This year, in the Eighth Grade, there are fifty-three students. One of the outstanding assemblies of the year was under the direction of the Eighth Grade. Their Yuletide program, in which every student had a part, was a truly inspirational assembly that sent everyone into the Christmas holidays in high spirit. The subjects required in the Eighth Grade are. English, Arithmetic, Geography, History. Science, and Civics. The names of the ones who won scholastic honors are Mary Faith Holbert, Helen Felton, and Bernettie Pennington. SEVENTH GRADE “Just as the Twig is Bent the Tree’s Inclined” Janet Arnold. Donna Alkire, Lorraine Barr. Colleen Barkley. Lawrence Bodkin. Madfljina Bowjey. Gene Bright, Mary Beck. Madonna Barr. Virginia Barb. Frank Calvert. Roberta Cosner. Jimmy Col- lins. f«rv Dnmirp. Marguerite Fankhouser. -Good Kenneth -Goff. Nancy Hanna. Tina Hebb. Pauline Harsh, lice Harris. William Hamby. Roseanne Hedrick. Bill Hedrick. Duane Isner. Junior Johnson. Ronne dolTTJr. gTTa Kimball Amy Ruth King. Joseph Kisamore. Richard Kisner. Lyle Lough- ry. Edwin Lycliter, Carol Lewis, Bertha Long. Richard Lewis. Jack Liller. Don Loughry. Carol McDon- ald. Marie McDonald. Vera Moore. Don Nestor. Jo Ellen Oilier. Joan Pennington. Allen Pleasant. .Tamps Propst. Jackie Phillips. Robert Purkey. Maxine Phillips. Betty Pittman. Wanda Phillips. Julia RrTtevintr Lois Raines. Deloris Reel. Ella Sue Simmons. Maureen Sturm. Brady Lynn Stephenson. Wiyjgm Swartz. Pearl Simmons. Gloria Simpson. Donna Somerville. Margaret Swisher. Grace Way- bright. Twiila Wratchford. Carol Young. President ............... Brady Lvnn Stephenson Cheerleaders .................. Madonna Barr and Pearl - ■ “ Faye Simmons Vice-President .................. Jo Ellen Oaster Song Leaders ................. Madonna B wjpy. Delores Reel and Maxine Phillips Secretary and Treasurer ...... Matjj Jr ne Dymirc Sponsors ........... Marie Lipscomb and Grace Bright Down from the grade school building come sixty studious workers to enter the High School as Sev- enth Graders. They come with courtesy and ability to work which we hope they may keep. They are taught Geography. History. Arithmetic. English, and Science. Among the clubs they participate with half of the class in 4-H. Some of their projects are: Baking. Sewing. Foods-for-fun. Gardening, and Cooking. The Junior Tri-Hi-Y members are: Madonna Barr. Aljgf Harris. Twiila Wratchford. Ella Sue Simmons. Jo Etta Kimball. Roberta Cosner. and Janet Arnold. The students plan to give an assembly this year. On the Honor Roll they are represented by Bertha Long. Alice Hgjis, Jo_ pi|pn Oa£ er. Maxine Phillips. Bnuiy Lyjm Stephenson. Mary J ne Dumire, and Allen Pleasant. ce fffirris and Allen Pleasant w re given the Bronze Key Award for the semester World Week test. Their sponsors are Marie Lipscomb and Grace Bright. 0 7Jfic tPoet’s Corner The class of 1947 boasts talent in still another direction, for many poems written by the members of the class were accepted by the National Anthology of High School Poetry Association. Erma Bible won recognition in her Junior year as well as in her Senior year. The following poems were published in that Anthology. THE ELM GIVE ME WEST VIRGINIA High on a hilltop, Late in the fall Stood an elm tree Stately and tall. Around its base. The leaves all dead Laid in clusters To form a bed. The winds of winter Roared for days. But the gallant elm They did not phase. The snow white cloak of ermine The sprinkled leaves of gold The form so straight, but hoary. Like some ancient king of old. Come rain or snow or sunshine. When the birds begin to sing. The most beautiful thing on the hillside Is the elm in the spring. Rola Cook AMERICA ... ITS FUTURE Now that the war is over And the bell of liberty rings. People all over America Wonder what the future brings. We are proud as Americans Of our land of the free and the brave But we will always remember our boys. Who lie in a foreign grave. So in the future let us live To build a nation strong. Let’s keep our nation free and brave, In this we can’t be wrong. Erma Bible You can have your open plains of Texas. And your blue grass of Kentucky too, But give me West Virginia, where The sky is forever blue. There’s sunny California, where movie life has grown. And Pennsylvania where brotherly love is shown. But give me West Virginia, where Friends are kind and true. The state of New York too, with the broadway opera show. And Georgia with its negro spirituals we know. But give me West Virginia, with Cur mountain songs both old and new. People talk about the Grand Canyon And the snow capped Rockies too. Of the Niagaras where the water runs so blue. But give me West Virginia, for That is the state for me. Pearl Stiles JUST BEING HAPPY Just being happy Is a wise thing to do; Looking at the bright side Instead of the blue: Sad or sunny musing Is largely in the choosing. But just being happy is brave work, and true. Just being happy Helps other folks along; Maybe their burdens are heavy And they not so strong; Your own sky you may lighten By just being happy With a heart full of song. Erma Bible THE MOUNTAIN STATE • Tho her hills are rough and rocky, And her mountains sometimes steep. Yet fond memories of that state I shall always cherish and keep. Tho I sometimes wander To the lands beside the sea, Those mountains will be the place Where I shall long to be. Many love the mountains of the East And others love those of the West, But those mountains of West Virginia Are the ones that I like best. INDIAN SUMMER Harken, unto the forest. O Friend. And behold thou, the beauty of thine everlasting woods. Man realizes not. thy purpose to mankind And yet like man. a cycle must thou bind. Close to thine enduring heart and inner-self Thou dost weave a non-forgetting scene of beauty more than wealth. Truly a purpose greater than disclosed Surrounds thy ecstacy and self-impose. Thou comest and thou goest And like man. thou knowest Why the voices ring out and the touching incense pro- mulgate The glad tidings of good old “Indian Summer.” Willard Cross Don Roy THE BELL RINGS TIME We join the throng, The pushing, shoving, noisy throng And are swept away. Regardless of our destination We are forced relentlessly Without a thought for safety Into, it seems, a never ending tide. Where, with punches and knocks We struggle to no avail And then are carelessly tossed aside. These words. I’m sure. We all know well Pits what happens at school Each time we hear the bell. Jean Sturm Time passes slow as I sit here alone Or it seems that way to me. 0 I'm waiting, just waiting, until in the eve Till my family comes back to me. I sit here and wonder of years gone by And days for me, they never can be. Like days in the past now I know. But if I am cheerful and laugh with The rest and hope for the light and sunshine. Then in the end I know That I’ll win a place where days don’t mean time. Bill Ramsey WOMEN’S HATS REMNANT Women’s hats—what funny things What’s that? You call it a hat! Ribbons, feather, and plume Looks more like a Hying thing. There in the old shop on the shelf Lay a remnant all by itself; Alone, dirty, neglected by all. Wishing to be used, although it was small In the shop window, see it! That one with the bird about to lly What holds him there no one know.. Oh! Well, it’s a woman's hat. Out on the streets wandered one Who wondered from where her next dress would come. To the old shop she came and wistfully looked At the lone piece of cloth on the shelf hooked. In the shop row on row. None of the ribbons and frills Some to hide the eye. Some to cover the ear. But none to cover the head What’s that you say! Oh, well they’re women’s hats. Eula Faye Kee The kindly shopkeeper gave it to her Just enough cloth for a small girl. No longer dirty, neglected, alone. At last the small remnant had found its home. % Gloria Pinkerton DREAMS Dreams are such that when you’re blue. They seem to make your hopes com2 true Dreams of lucid wisty stuff Make them only seem enough. Dreams of hopes, desires and then Dreams to make you smile again Through the ages men have dreamed Pictures of past and future seen. My dreams may seem very small. To others not matter much at all But dreams are enough for me If always happy they will be. THE TOWN CLOCK The great big clock in the center of the town Has four faces and looks around It has two hands that cover its face And watches the business men take their place. It never fails, it never stops The time it tells is always tops. Every morn at eight o’clock You see the boys and girls on a trot. It sees the people rushing down the street Those early buses they must meet. Strike one. strike two, Another hour is drawing near. Time marches on But the clock stands still. Nellie Painter Dorotha Shaffer ECHO CLUB Joanna Felton, Evelyn Hebb, Gloria Pinkerton, Colleen Dudley, Erma Bible, Donna Jean Ojr, Marjorie Boot, Susan Plum, Claudine Shaffer, Mary Lou Carr, Don Gilmore, Dale Kelley, Rich- ard Agee, Garland Simmons, Laverna Cox, Joan Arnohl, Henry Thompson, l on Miller, Bob Swisher. Bob Pritt, Mary Alice Prum, Kenneth Kellar. Jim Jones, Ross Simmons, Bob Phillips, Carlton Hovatter, Louis Phillips, Tim ( rr, Rola Cook, Audrey Harper, Milliard Hillianl, and Joan Funkhouser. Since 1922 the Parsons Echo has been a tradition with the students who have attended Parsons High School. It echoes the voice and feelings of P. H. S. The 1946-47 staff is headed by Erma Bible as editor, Joan Funkhouser as assistant editor, and Mary Alice Frum. adviser. Hl-y CLUB Richard Agee. Don Gilmore, Kenny Kellar, Boh Phillips, Dick Higgs. Herbert Bennett. Dusty Neater, Jim Shrout, Burton Cor- nell. Paul Hehle. Willis Williams. Garland Simmons. Van Wilson. Ross Simmons, Harrv Wade, Jack (•able. Bernard Phillips, Kenneth Hovatter. Jack Gilmore. Don Roy. and Mr. Harold Shaffer. The ambitions of every Hi-Y member is to do the best he can in “Speech. Manners. Study, and in Service;” to make life worth while for himself and his community. The Hi-Y is the high school repre- sentative of the Y. M. C. A. The Parsons Chapter was organized in 1930 with six members, since then under the guidance of Mr. Harold Shaffer it has expanded to its present membership of thirty. In the past year the Hi-Y has presented an asembly program, two educational movies, and has combined with the Tri-Hi-Y in observance of Lenten Devotional Services. SPANISH CLUB Gloria Pinkerton. Julia kisner, Mary Alice Frum, Evelyn Hebb, Eula Mae Bright, Burton Cor- nell, Kenneth Kellar, Dick Higgs. The Spanish Club was organized in December 1946 by eight students of Spanish I to further their studies into the culture and language of the Spanish people. The club meets on Monday at noon and Miss Mary Alice Frum is the sponsor. The colors are gold and white and the motto of the club is: “The extended hand of friendship is more effective than the greatest peace pact.” The Spanish Club follows this through by writing to members of othe schools in South and Central America. The officers are President, Evelyn Hebb; Vice-President, Rich- ard Higgs; Secretary, Gloria Pinkerton; Treasurer, Julia Kisner; and Adviser, Mary Alice Frum. Mary Lou Carr, Joanne Black - liurn, Joanna Felton, Kuth Mul- lennex, Margaret Birli, Mins Paige DiBacco, Nancy X)livcr, Joan Ar- nold, Claudine Shaffer, Geraldine Biahoff, Irene Dutnire, Marjorie Booth, Sunan Plum, Josephine llehle, Laverna Cox, Ketha Kim- ble, Audrey Harper, Georgia Wat- ring, Nancy Purkey, Delaine Bo h«� n, Joyce Ilebb, Elsa Sayre, Hester Hovatter, Patty Goff, Dorothy Ketterman. Geraldine Johnson, Nola Nestor, Sally Ann English, Masil Kay, Mildred Cob- erly, Jean Kalar, Wanda Miller, Shirley Ann Barton, Marjorie Swearingen, Wilma Johnson, Nancy Donalds. Anna Jean W H dman. Elizabeth Kerr. Juan- ita Loughry. Betty Don McDon- ald. Joanne Koy. GLEE CLUB Under the capable direction of Miss Paige DiBacco the Glee Club has been responsible for much of the enjoyable entertainment presented in school assemblies this past year. The high point in their activities was when, in cooperation with the Davis Glee Club they presented a Thanksgiving program, which featured the Glee Club not only as a group but also several talented individuals. They sing the sacred and semi-classical music which has provided great pleasure for other members of the stu- dent body. The club elected the following officers: President. Audrey Harper; Vice-President, Isabelle Rob- erts; Secretary-Treasurer. Claudine Shaffer; and Reporter. Sally Ann English. TRIPLE TRIO SET A-THIEF Claudine Shaffer, Joanne Blackburn. Joanna Felton, Mary Lou Carr, Joanne Koy, Sally Ann English. Audrey Harper. Laverna Cox. Hester Hovatter, and Miss Paige DiBacco. Jo Ann White, Hester Hovatter, Kola Cook. Erma Bible, Dick Higgs. Ross Simmons, Donna Jean hr. Garland Simmons, Margie Liwlwick. Jim Jones. Mrs. Sue HriH� ks, Bobby Prill, Susan Plum, Wanda Zcmovich, and Harry Wade. DRAMATIC CLUB Irene Dumire, Joyce Ilebb, Wanda Zemovich. Margie Lud- wick, Erma Bible. Donna Jean Orr. Susan Plum. Marjorie Booth, Jo Ann White, Hester Ho- vatte-. Laverna Cox. Sonny Ours, David Gatrell, Waitman Collins, Bob Phillips, Jim Jones. Dick Higgs, Mrs. Brooks. Ross Sim moii-. Harry Wade, Garland Siiuin uis. Kola Cook, Don Koy, and Bob Pritt. One of the aims of the Dramatics Club is to d?velop personality through dramatic training; to improve the speaking voice and actions of the student speaker; to teach them the fundamentals of dramatics, and performance procedure before his fellow students. A student’s participation in the class helps to improve his posture, speech, and individuality. The Dramatics Club presented a three-act play in December entitled “Set A Thief,” one of the most entertaining plays of the year with Mrs. Sue Brooks as director. They have also presented various other programs. Mrs. John Kee is instructor of the class the second semester. m t i ic Parsons High has regular classes in Glee Club this year. Paige DiBacco is Music Supervisor. Since 1940 P. H. S. has had an annual Talent Show under the supervision of Mary Alice Frum and the music instructor in charge. Seniors who have taken part in these are: Phyllis Ours. Jean Sturm. Evelyn Hebb. Julia Kisner, Colleen Collins for 1944: Don Roy. Dick Higgs, Margaret Anne Hull. Eula Faye Kee, Juanita McDonald. Julia Kisner, Erma Bible. Colleen Collins, Jean Sturm for 1945; Rola Cook, Don Roy, Mar- garet Anne Hull. Donna Jean Orr, Erma Bible. Joan Funkhouser, Jean Sturm. Phyllis Ours for 1940; and Margaret Anne Hull. Don Roy. Jean Sturm. Phyllis Ours. Joan Funkhouser. Rola Cook. Richard Higgs for 1947. Dick Higgs was a member of the band under the direction of Paige DiBacco 1944-45. Dick Higgs and Colleen Collins were members of the band under the direction of Mary Margaret Carroll 1945-46. A GLANCE BACKWARD The first year for the publication of a Parsons High Yearbook was 1927. It was called the B]ack Mcpw. The orchestra in 1927 was under the direction of Seva Wise JJ jjjley. That year the Glee Club gave Hearts and Blossoms’’ for the operetta. In 1928 Mrs. Stealey was again director of the orchestra and was in charge of the Glee Club which gave the operetta “Gypsy Rover.” The High School Song those years was— 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 And their work seems lighter. And their days are 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 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 Were always for you To you old High we’ll ever be true. 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! THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Colleen Dudley, Phylli� Ours, Margaret Felton, Dick Higgs, Hill Ramsey, Jean Sturm. Eula Fay Kee, Bernard Phillips. Hilly Baer. Joan Kunkhouser. Jo Ann White, Nellie Painter, Joanna Frlton. Erma Bible, Julia Kisncr, Rosa Lea Martcncy, Eula Mar- tcncy, Evelyn Held� , Willis Wd hams. William Watring, Harold Shaffer. Character Leadership. Scholarship, and Service: these are the principals upon which The National Honor Society was founded. Each year the students who have met these qualifications are chosen to represent their classes. It is the aspiration of every Junior and Senior to attain membership in this organization. The Parsons chapter is known as The Seneca and was organized in 1934 under the guidance of Harold Shaffer, who has been the sponsor since that time. THE TRI-HI-Y Evelyn llcld , Jean Sturm, Donna Jean Orr, Joanna Felton, Margaret Felton. Joan Arnold, Pearl Stile . Dorothy Gilmore, )rlen Eye, Dorotha Shaffer, Isa- belle Roberts, Winnie Plum, Joanne Mullencx, Eula Mae Bright. Mary Anna Gilmore, Geraldine Bishoff, Sally Ann Eng- lish. Joanne Blackburn. Nancy Donald, Martha McDonald, Jo- sephine Hehle, Margaret Barb, Nancy Purkey. Effie Jane Pen- nington, Joanne Pa mons. Mary Me- Vicker. Phyllis Ours and Joan Funkhouser (not in picture.) Each Wednesday the thirty-five members of the club meet with Miss Mary Margaret Carroll as adviser. The Tri-Hi-Y has been in charge of several assembly programs and this year joined with the Hi-Y in observance of the Lenten Devotional period. The club was hostess to the District Tri- Hi-Y-Hi-Y Conference held at Parsons High School in October. The Tri-Hi-Y also sponsored the con- test for Miss Panther. Queen for the Sectional Tournament. President. Peggy Phillips; Vice-President. Julia Kisner; Secretary, Gloria Pinkerton; Treasurer, Erma Bible; Reporter, La Verna Cox. THE JUNIOR TRI-HI-Y Sarah Ellen Harris, Vice-Presi- dent; Bernettic Pennington. Xola Martin, Sylvia Cross. Carol Sher- man. Helen Felton. Treasurer; Betty Parsons. Brady Lynn Ste- phenson, Jtdia Mac Portevint, Madonna Barr, Pearl Fay Sim- mons, Mary Jane Dumirc. Janet Arnold. Ella Sue Simmons. Joanna Kimball. Nancy Hanna, Twila Wratcbford, Marguerite Fank- houser, Judy Gable, Secretary; Alice Harris, Nancy Anvil. Presi- dent; Norma Rosenau, Xarel Cal- vert, Delores Reel. Mary Beck, Pauline Harris. “To seek to find, to share.” This is the objective of the Junior Tri-Hi-Y organized in 1942. At their meetings held on the first and the third Thursdays of the month, they discuss self-improvement, the maintainance of peace and order throughout the world, and the spreading of Christian Fellowship to others. The club has eighteen members and is sponsored by Mrs. Pauline Harris. RURAL AND CITY 4-H CLUB Mary Anna Gilmore. Mary McVicker, Susan Vachon. Hester llovattcr. Shields, Delores Ridenour, Robert Lambert. Nancy Turkey. Wanda Miller, Kenny Kellar. Ruth Mullenex. Sally Ann English, Margaret Barb. Joanne Miller, Jack Gilmore. Josephine llehlc. Pauline Harris. Bob Pritt. Burton Joe Moore, David Gatrell, Jack llockman. •• Jack Lantz. Nellie Painter. Jim Shrout. Billy Dale Kelley, Mary Alice Miller. Paul Hehle. Blackburn, David Conner. Billy Jones. Don Cornell, Bob Barton, Jack Gable. Sonny Ours, Since 1941 the National 4-H organizations have been represented in Parsons High School by the City and Rural 4-H Clubs. Under the leadership of Mrs. Pauline Harris and Captain A. L. Kidd these clubs have shown the real meaning of the 4-H’s; head, heart, hands, and health. They have gained invaluable experience and training that will aid them in forming a basis on which to build character and citizenship. OFFICERS—City: President, Nellie Painter; Vice-President, James Shrout; Secretary-Treasurer. Bill Shields; Re- porter, Paul Hehle. Rural: President, Jack Lantz; Vice-President, Mrs. Pauline Harris; Secretary, Hester llovattcr; Treasurer, Susan Vachon; Reporter, Don Miller. JUNIOR 4-H CLUB Dawain Inner, Bill Hedrick. Harold Bright. Bob Perkey Billy Hamby, Kenneth Goff, Byron Botts, Ruth King, Julia Portevint, Carol Lewis. Brady Stephenson, Jo Ellen Oastcr. Madonna Bowley, Edwin Booth, Nancy Auvil, Jean Er� !«sr. I’h'l Wolfe. Robert Cosner. Sylvia Cross. Nancy Barb. Betty Lou Parsons. Bernettie Pennington. Annabellc I hi bps Mary Faith Holbert. Jo Etta Kimble, Alice Harris. Ella Sue Simmons. Rose Ann Hedrick, Twila Wratch- ford Madonna Barr Pearl Faye Simmon . Nancy Hanna. Mary Jane Dumire. Vera Moore. Janet Arnold. Delores Reel. Mary Beck. Judy Gable, Jane Hamrick. Norma Roflenati. Sarah Harris. Marian Kelley, and Margaret Moore. ror twelve years the Junior 4-H Club has progressed, sponsored by Miss Margaret Moore. It was started in 1935 in the old high school building and moved to the present site of P. H. S. in 1940 Their emblem is the four leaf clover and their colors are green and white. The club has fifty-five active members and they meet on the second Tuesday of each month. r .,TheTrel!CiCd °Jficer? ci,b ca': President. Jean Fraley; Vice-President, Nancy Auvil; Sec rctary Treasurer, 1 hdlip Wolf; Reporter, Edwin Booth; Song Leaders, Jane Hamrick, Nancy Barb. B. G. B. CLUB B. Ci. B. SHORTHAND CLUB—Betty Jones, Julia Kisner, IVggy Phillips, Joanne Parsons, Betty Pitzer, I)c� rla Simmons, Louise Proman, Dolly Cross. Dorothy Gilmore, Twila Crawford. Jean Harsh, June McDonald, Verla Lipscomb, Ruby Wat ring, Mildred Sturm, Geraldine Bishoff. Claudine Shaffer. Mary Margaret Carroll, Arlene Snider, Thelma Sponaugle, Merl Lipscomb, Phyllis Ours (not in picture.) THE B. G. B. CLUB—The B. G. B. Club was organized in September 1946 as a part of the commer- cial department of Parsons High School. The twenty-five members are first year students of shorthand, and their meetings are held on Fridays of every month with Miss Mary Margaret Carroll as adviser. The club colors are red and white; and their purpose is: “To learn correct business procedure; office etiquette; and suitable office apparel.” The officers for this year are: President, Julia Kisner; Vice-President, Peggy Phillips; Secretary, Joanne Parsons; and Reporter, Dorothy Gilmore. LATIN CLASS — Mary Alice Prum, Don Roy, Joe Shrout, Billy Baer, Pauline Kno tin. Major a Knotts, William Watring. Effie Jane Pennington, M a r y McVickcr, Louise Proman, Kvangeline White, Eula Mac Bright, I) e I o r i s Cross, Orlen Eye, Joan M u 1 I e n nex, Mary Anna Gilmore. Susan Vachon, Paul Nestor, John Black - burn, Bernard Phil- lip . Jack Gable, Jim Shrout. BIOLOGY — Seated : Patty Goff. Betty Summerville, Winnie Plum. Jeremiah Calc, Jean Loughry, Claude Loughry. James Kisner, Ruth Mullcnnex. Kneeling: Georgia Harsh, Mary Anna Gilmore, Mar- garet Barb. lean Davis. Standing: Kelly Day. Hazel Kerr. Orlen Eye, Paul Eye, Charles Kettcrman, Harold Shaffer, Jessie White. CHEMISTRY LAB Wanda Zemovich Willis Williams Harold Lipscomb Joan Funkhouser Willard Cross Jack Lantz Mrs. Harris HOME MANAGEMENT Margaret Felton Winnie Plum Miss Hull Helen Lansbury Marian White Betty Summerville Opal Ludwick Georgia Harsh Hazel Kerr Juanita McDonald Edith Sponaugle Marguerite Sherman TYPING I CLASS Stanis Baer Verla Lipscomb Clair Kisner Colleen Collins Arlene Snider Merle Lipscomb Ruby Watring Pearl Sliles LIBRARY Jean Sturm Mrs. Randolph CANDY STAND Juniors Ruby Watring Paul Hehle Verla Lipscomb Merle Lipscomb Louis Phillips Stanis Baer Billy Baer OFFICE Mr. Freeman Margaret Felton Rosa Lea Marteney Eula Marteney THE F. F. A. Kneeling—Otis Pansier. Billy Wingfield. Donald Poling, Lee Johnson. William Sturms. Hayward Ball. Standing—Claude Loughry. Melvin Baker. Charles Ketterman. Dale Stiles. Jack Rhoades. Allen Bonner. Berkeley Digman. Roy Owens. Willard Caldwell. Lester Mullenex. Cecil M. Stalnaker. Vo-Ag instructor, James Kisner and Fred Simmons. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. A program of work participated by all members set up annually by the chapter. Results attained, therefore are due to formal-training objectives set up and carried out by me members themselves. The National Emblem of the F. F. A. is significant and meaningful in every detail. It is made up of five symbols: the Owl. the Plow, the Rising Sun. within the cross section of an ear of corn, which is surmounted by the American Eagle. Upon the face of the emblem appear the words: “Vocational Agriculture. The motto consists of four lines, but these lines are filled with practical philosophy. “Learning To Do” “Doing To Learn” “Earning To Live” “Living To Serve” One of the outstanding achievements of the chapter this year is the development of a Pure Bred Pig project under the supervision of Mr. Cecil M. Stalnaker the adviser. This project is sponsored by the Parsons Chamber of Commerce (incorporated.) and Mr. James L. English. The institutional-on-the-farm-training in Tucker County for veterans of War II is sponsored by ihe Tucker County Board of Education. Mr. Cuppett, County Superintendent of School is in direct charge of this program which is conducted under the supervision of the Vocational Agriculture Depart- ment of Parsons High School. We have thirty some veterans in the program and new enrollees are being added each week. The teaching staff which is headed by Cecil M. Stalnaker. Vocational Agricul- ture Instructor in Parsons High School, as Supervisor consists at this time of two full time teachers, Mr. Robert Felton, and Mr. Harry Eakins, with one part time teacher, Mr. Glenn Henry. Since this program was started in Tucker County approximately sixty percent of the veterans en- rolled have purchased their own farms and are becoming established in farming. Office Girls: Front row: left to right Colleen Dudley Margaret Felton Erma Bible Rosa Lea Marteney Second row: Evelyn Hebb Jo Ann White Jean Sturm Maurice Freeman—Principal Phyllis Ours was not present when the picture was taken. Library Assistants: Front row: left to right Retha Kimble Joanne Mullennex Peggy Phillips Elsa Sayre Second row: Mrs. Pearl Randolph Jo Ann White Jean Sturm Rosa Lea Marteney Eula Marteney Joanna Felton Junior Firemen: Richard Agee Carlton Hovatter Dale Kelley Harry Wade Herbert Bennett Don Gilmore Jim Phillips John Swearingen Milliard Hilliard Kenneth Kellar Calvin Bohon Faculty Veterans: Maurice Freeman Fred Butcher Cecil Stalnaker Glenn Henry Harold Shaffer PA NTH E R S PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1946-47 SENIOR LETTERMEN Kenneth Kellar, Kola Cook, Garvey Gilmore. Captain: Don Gilmore, Dick Higgs. Carlton Hovatter, John Swearingen. SENIOR LETTERMEN Harold § p o n a u r I r, Jim Jones, Dewey Purnell, Troy Carr, Boh Phillip , Kenneth Hedrick. Garland Simmons, Manager. Manontown Kingwood Helmgton Thomas .... Petersburg W Va. Ind Terra Alta Kidgeley Elkin ...... Parsons........... 6 Parsons.......... 14 Parsons.......... 26 Parsons........... 6 Parsons...........39 Parsons ......... 15 Parsons.......... 25 Parsons........... 0 Parson .......... 25 r“ ZA ENTIRE SQUAD: Billy Patch, Ford Barr. Dale Nestor. Jack Gable. Bernard Phillips. Raymond Wilson. Kenneth Hovatter. Truman Phillips. Harry Wade. Pete Ketterman. Dewey Purnell, Carlton Hovatter. Kelly Day. Kenneth Hed- rick. Jack Rhoades. Burton Cornell. Donnie Poling. I ick H ggs. Charles Kyer, Boh Barton. Kenneth Kellar. Don Gil- more Louis -Phillips, Garvey Gilmore. Boh Phillips. John S vearingen. Harold Sponaugle, Jim Jones. Kola Cook, Irby Carr.' and Paul Nestor. Action shots from game at Belington. Coach Homer Brooks, Center; Garvey Gilmore, Captain, Top: Paul Nestor. Don Roy, Kenneth Kellar, Jack Gilmore, Paul Hehle, Bernard Phillips, Jack Gable, Don Gilmore, and Louis Roy. W PARSONS-ELKINS GAME “Doc Gilmore in the back- ground. G. Gilmore of Par- sons and Clark of Elkins jumping for the ball, Essie” Roy of Parsons. Booth of ElKins, Dusty Nestor, Par- sons, and Nieman, Elkins. Just behind Gilmore is Bry- ant of Elkins and “Deacon” Roy’s arm at the left. Shaw is on the floor but not show- ing. PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1946-47 Aurora 24 Parsons 30 Bayard .21 Parsons 35 Coalton 23 Parsons 47 Kingwood :f Parsons 30 Aurora Parsons 31 Belington .31 Parsons 32 Tygarts Valley. .. 22 Parsons 38 Davis 24 Parsons 19 Coalton .... 14 Parsons 45 Oakland .... 15 Parsons 46 Beverly 21 Parsons 33 Tygarts Valley. .. 27 Parsons 41 Thomas ...32 Parsons 34 Belington .30 Parsons 31 Bayard .39 Parsons 43 Coalton 30 Parsons 58 Thomas 34 Parsons 43 Elkins ... 22 Parsons 31 Davis .... 27 Parsons 33 Wit t W n GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SQUAD Mary Alice Frum. Coach; Velma Sha- han. Mary Anna Gilmore, Mildred Sturm. Josephine Hehle, Joan Roy, Nan- cy Purkey. Wanda Miller, Erma Bible. Joan Funkhouser. Julia Kisner, Captain; Evelyn Hebb, Margaret Felton and Lu- cille Jones. BELINGTON AT PARSONS Louis Essie Roy, Arbogast, Jack Gil- more. Paul Dusty Nestor, Don Roy, Garvey Gilmore, and Paul “Bud Hehle. 1947 TRACK TEAM Donald Roberts. Kenneth Kellar, Rola Cook. Bob Pritt, Bernard Phillips, Jack Rhoades. Truman Phillips. Homer Brooks. Coach; Jack Gilmore. Bill Piggott, Ross Stemple, Raymond Wilson, Paul Dusty” Nestor. Donald Good. Pete Ketterman, and Paul flehle. Donnie Poling. Billy Patch. Billy Wingfield. Dick lilacey TRACK SC H E D U L E Monongahela Valley Meet April 26 Elkins Invitational Meet May 2 Parsons Sectional Meet May 10 Elkins State Meet May 17 Charleston TROY CARR 880; medley relay; pole vault ROLA COOK 440: mile relay; shot put KENNETH KELLAR 220; 440; mile relay; broad jump TRACK Capturing eight of a possible 16 first places, the Class of 1947 as Juniors emerged victorious in the inter-class field and track meet in 1946. Howard Sha- han, junior tied for first place individual honors with fourteen and one half points. Kenneth Kellar was second in the 440, and Garland Simmons was fifth. Howard Shahan was first in the 100 Dash and Virgil Shahan was fifth. Kellar was first in the 220, and Howard Shahan was second. Troy Carr was first in the Pole Vault and second in the High Jump. Kellar was second and Carr third in the 12 Pound Shot Put. Troy Carr was first in the Broad Jump and Herbert Bennett first in the Discus. The mile relay team of Howard Shahan, Kenneth Kellar, Gar- vey Gilmore, and Virgil Shahan was second. The Sprint Relay junior team of Charles Kyle, Howard Shahan, Kenneth Kellar, and Harold Sponaugle won first place. Julia Kisner for the girls won first place in the hundred yard dash and plac- ed in the relay for a total of ten points. THROUGH THE YEARS In 1928 the first girls’ basketball team of P. H. S. was organized. They played a regular schedule that year. 1924— The P. H. S. goal post was not crossed. 1925— Set State record in mile relay. 1934—Played three games—99 minutes—99 points, called the minutemen. All regulars were seniors. Lux Vachon made north-south in football. Prior to 1923 it was not customary to award letters to the athletes of this High School. However, when a definite schedule had been arranged for the foot- ball season, Coach Hartell suggested that letters be awarded to those of the squad who merited them. The squad decided that those who played in six of the eight games would be entitled to a letter. Those to receive letters were: Capt. Vachon, Lentz, Dickson, Gable, Goff, Gattrell, Chase, Harper, Phillips, Higgs, Cor- coran, L. Arbogast, Griffith, and Mgr. Felton. The letter for this sport is the eight- inch, half-block, purple P. In basketball it was necesary to play fifteen of the twenty-five games in order to win a letter. Those receiving letters were Capt. Bailey, D. Arbogast, Felton, Lipscomb, Goff, Vachon and Mgr. Higgs. The small full-block six-inch, gold let- ter was awarded in basketball. The lettermen for track were Capt. Bailey, D. Arbogast. Felton. Dickson, Lentz, Lipscomb, Freeman, Roberts, Goff, Gable, Grey, and Mgr. Shaffer. In 1925 the Parsons Hi track team defeated Elkins Hi in a dual meet held in Elkins by a score of 64 to 20, and in the second meet held in Parsons by a score of 94-33. PASSING IN REVIEW -■SPORTS-- 3-1947 P . H . 1913- 14—H. F. McKenny 1914- 15—Minor Bailey 1915- 16—C. B. Joliffe 1916- 18—T. C. Bittle 1918-20—J. W. B. Cormany 1920-21— S. L. Starkey S. COACHES 19 1 1921- 22—Paul Fendrick 1922- 24—Wendell E. Hartell 1924- 25-Joe Bartell 1925- 26—Charlie Howard 1926- 28—Ralph P. Wimer 1928-30—H. G. Johnson 1930-34—Forrest G. Clark 1934-40—Merl Kepner 1940-42—J. Kenton Lambert, Fred Butcher 1942-44—J. Kenton Lambert 1944- 45—Cecil Stalnaker 1945- 47—Homer Brooks s. ATHLETICS IN P. H. Although Parsons has never had the proper facilities for athletics, she has backed athletic teams ever since 1909. At that early date it was only in the field of football. In these early years Parsons High School never had the advantage of a coach, a good football field or a gymnasium. ‘ The teams were first coached and financed by the boys themselves. Principal P. E. King did go out on the field and give the boys moral support, out no coaching was offered except for a Mr. Proctor, an athlete and an employer of the Company store at Hambleton. He donated his services between 1911-1913 Mr H. F. McKenney was designated to accompany the football boys on trips away from home in the face of 1913. They had eleven regulars and no subs. The second year a regular broke his collar bone and two newcomers were allowed to come out for the team. Paul Wilson had to buy a new football for this privilege and Junior Wolfe had to furnish five dollars, and their personal'equipment. The following year Minor Bailey was selected as the first regular coach of football. He had little training along ath- letic lines yet he devoted a time to the football team that year. In the year 1915-1916, C B. Joliffe was placed in charge of athletics. During that year the first basketball team was organized. Basketball had been a favorite sport in the Hendricks section dating as far back as when the high school was started, but it was conducted under independent teams. The first football teams representing P. H. S. were particularly strong. The old rivals of today were beaten with regularity. Even Elkins failed to trim the boys on their home field until 1920 Some of the teams played were D. and E. College. Keyser Prep. Salem College. Broaddus College and other large schools in comparison to P. H. S. Finally a field was selected for the football games which was to be permanent for several years at least. There was the Phillips field on the outskirts of town on Route 72 where the present high school is located- The 1925 year brings to mind one of the greatest football teams P. H. S. has turned out. The team was not scored upon in the nine games they scheduled. It was a record equaled by only one other team in the state. All the ancient rivals were trounced by lop-sided scores except Elkins which end- ed in a scoreless tie. The team turned in 242 points to their opponents 0 that year. From 1930 to 1935 Forrest G. Clark was coach, tl was in 1934 during his last year in P. H. S that the Parsons High School basketball team brought the greatest honor in athletics to P. H. S bv win- ning the State Championship. Parsons won from St. Albans and Beckley in the first round and semi-finals respectively In the final quarter P. H. S. nosed out Elkins 33-30. The team was led by John Pickens, center and Capt Woodrow Bowley. others on the first team were: Williard Layton. Everett Trippett. Joe Gilmore Jake Digman. Bill Riley. Fred Baker. ••Flea Flanagan, and Sam Hehle completed the first ten that year. John Pickens was selected as the most valuable player in the state. Forrest G. Clark was coach, and Harold W. Shaffer, faculty manager. Basketball was not started in P. H. S. until 1915-16. The reason was the lack of a trained coach and gymnasium facilities. The boys walked to Hendricks before 1921, and continued to do the same after 1924. During this short period of a few years the boys played on the stage of the Victoria Theatre This floor was small and many teams refused to play Parsons because of this condition In the year of 1922, Parsons entered the State Tournament at Buckhannon and came out with a complimentarfy rating of the best team in Class B. although the team was defeated in their third game by Middlebourne. Those on the first basketball team at Parsons High were: Ernie Vachon. Taney Phillips Bruce Mowery. Edward Rairclan, gurton Freeman, and Junior Wolfe. These fellows knew what basketball was really like to buy their own uniforms, furnish their own transportation and experience the three mile walk to Hendricks. With the construction of a gymnasium by Rodney Barb, as a private gym in the spring of 1935. the sport of basketball in P. H. S. became a paying activity. In the year 1921, in the dual sectional track and field meet held at Elkins. Parsons High qualified eight men to go to the state track meet at Morgantown. Parsons had the proud distinction of sending more men than all the high schools in this part of the state. This made the team the undisputed champion of the Eastern Panhandle. Members of this team were: McKinley Swearingen Carl Cor- bin. Leo Corrick, Leonard Vachon, Claude Bailey, Ellis Ball. Ralph Wimer. Russell Holshur Josenh Vachon. Wilson Wilt, and Harold Lipscomb. w Dari Stalnaker came within three seconds of breaking the state record in the mile in 1930 In 1935 Fred Baker broke the state record in the javelin in the sectional track meet at Elkins with a heave of 183 feet, but was nosed out in the state meet. Thus with these three sports we come to the end of competitive athletics, football, basketball and track. The future is open for new' records. The All-Letter Club in the Athletic Club of the School. A varsity letter in foot h a I I, basketball. 01 track is required for mem bet ship. K a c h year the club has one assembly program, at which time new members are initiated. The chief function of the club is to buy the letters ami service sweaters, which the members have earned. The in o n c y for these awards is made by printing football programs and by concessions at the basket- ball games. This year thirteen new members w c r e initiated including the Senior Cheerleader, who is given a letter in recog- nition of her w’ork. ALL LETTER CLUB ALL-LETTER CLUB MEMBERS IN SCHOOL Paul Nestor, Troy Carr, Dewey Purnell. John Swearingen. Carlton Ho- vat ter. Don Gilmore. Ken- neth Kellar. Henry Thomp- son, Garvey Gilmore, Pete Cros s. Kenneth ifedrick. Robert Phillips, Lewis Rnv. John fi lack b u r n, Dick Ifiggs. Kenneth llovatter, Harold Sponaugle. Hob Barton. Kola Cook, Bernard Phillips. L o u i s Phillips, Jack Rhoades, lack Gable, Jack Gilmore. Paul Hehle, lim Jones, Jean Sturm, Don Roy. MARJORIE ‘ MICKEY” SWEARINGEN Freshman Cheerleader SENIOR CLASS TOURNAMENT TEAM Hazel Hull. Coach; Joan Funkhouser. Erma Bible. Margaret Felton. Julia Kisner, Captain; Rosa Lea Marteney, Evelyn Hebb. Gloria Pink- erton and Mary Alice Frum. Those not shown in the picture are Colleen Dudley, Phyllis Ours and Nellie Painter. EFFIE JANE PENNINGTON Sophomore Cheerleader HOT LUNCH STAFF Margaret Judy. Savilla Tahaney. Zora H hle, Ida Tingler. Emma Armentrout The Hot Lunch Program was started in Parsons High School in 1941. Two of the cooks. Mrs. Zora Hehle and Mrs. Margaret Judy have worked in the Hot Lunch Kitchen since 1941. Mrs. Savilla Tahaney and Mrs. Ida Tingler came in 1943 and Mrs. Emma Armentrout came in 1946. An average of two hun- dred and thirty students are served daily this year. This constitutes more than half of the student body. Many improvements have been made in the kitchen during the past year. Among them are: the addition of two new stoves, a refrigerator, work tible covered with inlaid linoleum, new dishes and the trays painted. The P. H. S. Class of 1942 left kitchen equipment as a gift to the school. The students feel that the Hot Lunch Program is a worthwhile service to the school. Hazel Hull is in charge of the program this year. MAINTENANCE Charles Sturms and Howard Loughry Mr. C. D. Sturms began his job at Parsons High in the fall of 1934. He is now engineer and does repair work for the school. He also takes care of the oil and gas for the school buses. Mr. Howard Loughry came in 1936. He Ls Custodian. He lived in Akron twelve years before coming to Parsons. Mr. Loughry has the job of keeping the halls and classrooms of Parsons High clean. ‘T MfV a oKg Toad that Never ends’, '“ TV� e: years are ■r t'ilc.pos'ts on t e. wa 4$ Sf iade-s jifhe. long tra� iexds'' Mo the. -fo'ture. i we sy I aN l( you or jour fr e.H ds i 1 p dHel cS'iNcero. V s es f° 1 1 d ke P.H.S. The. i es'fc'l Stanford Jewelry Store Official Watch Inspectors Western Maryland and B. O. Railroads 217 Davis Avenue Elkins. W. Va. High School Graduates If you are interested in preparing for a good business position in minimum time, we invite you to investigate W. V. B. C. accelerated Business Courses. Veterans eligible under G. I. Bill. Summer sessions. Limited enroll- ment. Experienced instructors. Write for catalog. West Virginia Business College T. B. Cain. President Clarksburg West Virginia -I Kelly Foundry Machine Company Elkins, West Virginia i r Drink Royal Crown Cola Best by Taste-Test Manufactured by The Nehi Bottling Co. Thomas, W. Va. Compliments of 1 The Kcmeweg Company Cumberland, Md. THOMAS MASSI Thomas, West Va. i i The Student Book Guild Success To Class Of 1947 from 221 Fourth Ave. New York 3, N. Y. Reading Builds Character QUODA CLUB ! LUMBER Hemlock—Pine and Poplar Dimension—Flooring Ready Mixed Concrete Complete Stock of Builders Supplies Elkins Builders Supply Co. Phone 640-641 Elkins West Virginia Dorman Mills Dress Materials Blankets Write for Samples Sales Room at Mill ! IMPERIAL ICE CREAM Division of THE FAIRMONT CREAMERY CO. it COMPLIMENTS Parsons Woman’s Club Organized 1916 CAREER COURSES STRAYER offers business training on the college level. Graduates se- cure positions as secretaries, ac- countants, executives. Special E i g h t-w eek Summer Courses in Shorthand and Type- writing. B.C.S. degree conferred on grad- uates of Business Administration course majoring in Accounting sub- jects and Business Law. SUMMER CLASSES—June 23 and July 7 FALL-TERM CLASSES — Sept. 8. 15. 22 Ask for Secretarial or Accounting Catalog STRAYER COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE OF SECRETARIAL TRAINING 13th F. N.W.. Washington 5, D. C. School Photographs The Lemley Studios j f • STEPHENS CITY, VIRGINIA Patsy Santangelc Expert Shoe Repairing Thomas. W. Va. Campbell’s Authorized dealer in Thomas Davis Hoover Sweepers Speed Queen Washers Ironers Admiral Radios Refrigerators Columbia Phonograph Records I Compliments of— Alex’s Restaurant I). E. Cuppett Ritz Barber Shop Guy Ballasone Stelman W. Harper Principal—T. H. S. Milkint Brothers Real Estate Thomas. West Virginia — I I I I I • I -----------------------------------( I Thomas Cleaners j James Holcomb—Mgr. ) ! HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED j I ! Phone-57 Thomas. W. Va. THE TUCKER COUNTY BANK THE FRIENDLY BANK Established 1900 Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation NOTHING TAKES THE PLACE OF LEATHER —Insist on— LEATHER SOLES AND HEELS ARMOUR LEATHER CO. GILLIS MOTOR CO. Parsons, W. Va. PACKARD DODGE PLYMOUTH Best Wishes to the Class of ’47 Compliments of OURS GARAGE Parsons, West Virginia Penn Ave. Grocery Parsons West Virginia j Frank Barb — Proprietor j I _________________________________________| The Wilson Hardware Co. f Distributors of 1 ! Wishing Each and Every Senior I The Greatest of Success W I L F 0 N G S Parsons, West Virginia MAC GREGOR-GOLDSMITH j ATHLETIC EQIUPMENT i j 30 N. Mechanic Street Cumberland. Maryland S. Dibacco And Sons Groceries—Vegetables—Meats John Depolio Groceries—Shoes—Dry Goods Thomas. W. Va. Thomas. W. Va. Compliments of Sutton Theater Always a good show Thomas. W. Va. Erhard's i Jewelry . . Gift Shop . . Newstand j Etta S. Erhard. Owner Thomas, W. Va. Randolph Memorial Company Exclusive Dealers in “Rock of Ages” and “Egyptian Pink” Memorials Parsons-Elkins Road. Elkins. West Virginia Patronize - - DOC GILMORE’S - - Expert Barbering For that well groomed look 0 to ABLE’S for AS AND OIL 00D SERVICE REAT RESULTS SHELL SERVICE STATION Compliments to the Class of ’47 STURM’S GROCERY STORE St. George West Virginia BARB’S DRUG STORE Compliments of The Rexall Store Students Headquarters SUNSET INN “The Talk of the Town Parsons W. Va. Parsons, W. Va. Compliments of G. C. MURPHY CO. Compliments of ERNEST L MOON KYER’S TAXI SERVICE I { Courteous Dependable Service Day and Night | Phone 135 i ! I Elkins. W. Va. Cheat Valley Post No. 101 AMERICAN LEGION Stands for Community, State and Nation i i i i j i MINEAR’S STORE International Harvester Tractors Farm Machinery General Hardware In any event SEND FLOWERS WIRE FLOWERS F. T. D. Bonded Service by SMITH’S FLORIST Phone 60x3 CUNNINGHAMS The new 5 10 cent Store A good place to meet your friends LOG CABIN SERVICE STATION Compliments of NELLA’S REST HOME A home for the homeless Walnut St. Phone 131 Parsons, West Virginia Texaco Gasoline W. II. Rightmirc ADA’S FLOWER SHOP Corsages Flowers for all occasions Phone 136 Parsons. W. Va. Compliments of f j ( ( i 1 i i FORD’S STORE PARSONS GREENHOUSE i Groceries j “Flowers for Every Occasion i 1 i j Meats j Fresh Vegetables j j Phone 24 | Phone 1 i 1 66 We Deliver ! Rings for the Class of 1947 at Parsons High School ! And for nearly One-Third of all the j High Schools in America were Made By COMPLIMENTS OF JOSTEN’S Representative: Claude Linger. Burnsville. W. Va. GREENLIEF FUNERAL HOME Compliments of W. T. GRANT CO. “Known for Values” f Elkins. W. Va. j BRYANT MOTORS j Cadillac Cars—White Trucks Sales Service j Phone 171 Elkins, W. Va. | — Class of 1947 — Keep AMERICA “God's Promised Land’’ Graded School was the first step. We congratulate you on completion of the second step. Make the third step — GO TO COLLEGE Completely prepare yourself for the better things of life. THE C. W. HARVEY CO. Hendricks, W. Va. C. A. Roberts, Mgr. THE PARSONS ADVOCATE Advertising—Commercial Printing Phone 33 THE TUCKER DEMOCRAT Advertising—Office Farnitare and Supplies Phone 117 I Compliments PINNEY’S I i i i I I BEST WISHES FROM LAMBERTS STORES i i Compliments of RENNIX’S FOOD STORE Parsons. West Virginia Compliments of PARSONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT In case of fire Phone 99 — Compliments of STEWART’S APPLIANCE THE KITCHEN SUPPLY STORE 1 General Electric Appliances i J. L. English Magic Chef Ranges Coleman Floor Furnaces 2 I , j • : 1 Groceries Meats t Parsons, West Virginia | Phone 132 1 j Produce ! i 1! !. if . i FLOSSIE’S ( Compliments of !! 1 Main Street Restaurant ii RUSS’S AUTO SERVICE j Parsons, West Virginia i ii i Texaco i ! 1 Gas - • Oil n ROMA MUSIC SHOP Decca-Victor 1 mile east of Parsons and the new U. S. Route 219 • Vogue Picture Records Sam Dilettoso, Owner j [ Thomas. W. Va. Compliments of Tucker County Hospital Parsons, West Virginia General Garnett Post 4322 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parsons, West Virginia Compliments Of PARSONS HIGH ALUMNI— DO YOU REMEMBER? The Columbian and the Corinthian Societies? John Armen trout—What do you wear that glass in your eye for? Tracy Nestor—(With the monocle� That eye is very weak. John—Why don’t you get a glass hat? PARSONS LODGE 804 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE COMMUNITY SERVICE Mr. Freeman—When I was a little boy. I used to go to bed with the chickens. ••Husky Phillips—Did the chickens have to sleep in the house or did you go out to the coop? The Private Secretary?” The Normal Training Class? Harry Greenlief—This vanishing cream is a fake. Druggist—How come? Greenlief—I’ve used it on my feet every night for two weeks and they are just as large as they ever were. dtt t'carapfi-'' dut'cazapfi.'' Read Our Advertisements Patronize Our Advertisers Get the Best ■