Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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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.”

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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

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 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