Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1948 volume:

d uori o 94 KJ-)X£.iznt THE SYLVANIAN The “Sylvanian” is devoted to the in- terests of Parsons High. It is so named from Silvanus. Silvanus was the Roman divinity of the fields and forests. He was the pro- tector of the boundaries of the fields. He especially delighted in the trees grow- ing wild. Parsons and the surrounding commun- ities from which P. H. S. students come abounds in trees growing wild, the pine, the oak, and the sycamore. Silvanus presided over forest glades. Should he return to earthly abodes he would find pleasure in the forest glades of West Virginia. In years to come we hope the very mention of the “Sylvan- ian” will bring a sigh, a laugh, a tear, a fond remembrance of Parsons High School days to all who have ever been in Parsons High. VOLUME II MAY 1948 -I shall he. UKc fhaT RC.C.- r sh-al) die at 'fhe. op.” MARY ALICE FRUM ... A. M —W. V. U. PEARL RANDOLPH English . . . Latin . . . Journalism . . . Senior Librarian . . Sponsor . . . Staff Adviser 7 Acknowledgments . . A. B.—Salem College Senior Sponsor Vs ' To Ken McClain, publisher of The Parsons Advocate for producing an annual of which Par- sons High School is proud and for the fine work he did on it. E. J. Vcn Haven deserves high praise for the part he played in making the pictures of the 1948 Sylvanian a story of Parsons High. To R. L. Rowland, Forest Ranger of Cheat Ranger District, West Virginia, a vote of thanks for his interest shown to the Sylvanian Staff to the extent that he presented pictures and ma- terial to clarify the name of the P. H. S. annual and show the purpose of the U. S. Forest Ser- vice. “Of our swift passage through the scenery Of life and death, more durable than we, What landmark so congenial as a tree, Repeating its green legend every spring, And with a yearly ring Recording the fair seasons as they flee, Type of our brief but still renewed Mortality?” To our sponsors and adviser for lead- ership in carrying out the hope of the class that the members of the Class of ’48 always be guided by the theme they chose— “I shall be like that tree— I shall die at the top.” Sylvanian Staff History of Parsons High School Compiled by II. VV. Shaffer Parsons High School was first inaugurated in 1909 as a one-year high school under the super- vision of H. W. Auvil as principal. Lenora D. Hickman taught Latin and English that year. The next year Mr. Auvil was still principal. Al- gebra. American History. English, and Latin were taught. In 1911-12 P. E. King became prin- cipal of the new three-year high school on River Street. In 1912-13 the question of making Par- sons a four-year high school and of erecting a building for that purpose became an election matter. In a special election the people author- ized ths Board of Education to issue bonds to the amount of thirty-five thousand dollars to cover the cost of a new building. That building, the present grade school building, housed Par- sons High School through the twenty-fifth graduating class which was in 1939. The first graduating class was in .1913, and it had twelve members of the four-year high school P. E. King was principal through 1911, George W. Hogg became principal in 1914-15 and S. C. Gross in 1915-16. Mr. Gross was also District Superintendent. He remained at the head of N(' Parsons High through 1923. For 1923-24 W. K. Rice became Principal and District Superinten- dent. His term as principal lasted through 1926- 27. 1927-28 Frank Hall was principal and super- intendent. B. E. Kimble succeeded him and re- mained until 1932-33 when Jssse E. Riley suc- ceeded him. In 1933 Mr. Riley was made prin- cipal and relieved of his duties as superinten- dent. This was the year that the County Unit Syslem was initiated. He was with Parsons High School through the 1938-39 term. In 1936 P. H. S. became a six-year high school. Jason Wolford was placed at the helm in 1939-40 and remained through 1941-42 when Ralph Wimer became principal for one year. Mr. Wolford re- turned for 1943-44 and 44-45. Earl Corcoran was principal of P. H. S. for one year 1945-46. Maurice M.JjjYefijnan was appointed principal in 1946-47 and is principal at the present time. - 7 The building now known as Parsons High School was made possible through the people’s voting to issue bonds for a new building for the high school. The cost was $120,000. This build- ing was ready for use in 1939-40. The class of 1948 has_5jL graduates. 1948 Sylvanian Staff Editor—Billy Baer Assistant Edicors—Joanna Felton, Jo- anne Parsons, Peggy Phillips and Stanis Lee Baer Business Manager—James Shrout Assistant Business Managers—Jo Ann White, Bernard Phillips, Claudine Shaffer, Millard Hilliard, and Bud Hehle Literary—Dolly Cross Art Editor—Joanne Simmons Publicity—Wanda Varner and Marion Nestor Athletics—Kenneth Knotts, Louis Phil- lips, Dorothy Gilmore, James Phillips, Clinton Nestor, and Waitman Collins. Historians—John Drew Blackburn and Audrey Harper Music—Hester Hovatter and Joyce Hebb Activities—James Miller and Verla Lipscomb Copyreaders—Ross Stemple, Charles Pownell, Mildred Sturm, and Eula Mae Bright Proofreaders—Joanna Felton and Peg- gy Phillips Class Reporters—Mary Anna Gilmore, Raymond Wilson, Deets Floyd, Brady Lynn Stephenson, Alice Harris, Janet Bible and Eddie McClain Adviser—Mary Alice Frum Standing, left to right—Reardon Cuppett, Tucker County Superintendent; Jason Wolford, Assistant County Superintendent. Sitting, left to right—Delvin Goff, Ray Jen- kins, E. F. Creegan, President; John R. Yeager, Ben Thompson, Members Tucker County Board of Education. Maurice M. Freeman A. B. and M. A., W. V. U. Principal Parsons High Schoql P. H. S. Faculty (Veil M. Stalnaker B. 8. Agriculture M. A.. W. V U Hazel Hull A. B Home Economics Shepherd College ('heater A. Marshall A. B West Virginia Wesleyan College FI- t Sonar School Key West. Fla. Evelyn Hamby A. B. West Virginia Wesleyan College � . K. Henry B. S.. I. E. Graduate Work WVU II. V. Shaffer A. B.. Fairmont 8tate College M. A . W V. U. Duke. Guidance Education. Columbia F. C. Butcher A B. Shepherd Coljege Mary W. Kee A. B.. New River State College Graduate Work W. V. U. Betty Pat Willson Davis Elkins College B. S. W. Va. Institute Technology Grace Bright A. B. Davis Elkins College Pauline Harris Dramatics. Kings School A. B.. WVU Marie Lipscomb A. B.. Davis Elkins College Homer Brook B. S. Physical Education. WVU Mary Carroll Woodward A. B Davis A Elkins College Sallie English A B Davis Elkins College Paige HiBarro B. M. Easton School of Music of the University of Rochester. N. Y.. Combs. Fairmont State. Marshall College Margaret Moore A. B. Davis Elkins College senms OFFICERS AND HONOR STUDENTS OF CLASS OF 1948 JOANNA FELTON -Herb ' . . . outstanding . . . carefree President of Drama Club. Editor of Echo. National Honor Society, Pub. Chairman of Glee Club. Syl- vanian Staff. Library. Honor Stu- dent BILLY BAER- Intelligence . . . manners . . . enthusiasm President of Junior and Senior Class. President of National Hon- or Society. Vice-President of Freshman and Sophomore Class. National Quiz Kids Contest Essay, Editor of Sylvanlan. Honor Stu- dent PAUL NESTOR—Dusty . . . terrific . . sports . . physique Treasurer of Hi-Y. Reporter of Senior Class. All-Letter Club. Na- tion'll Honor Society. Football, Basketball. MYF. Sylvanlan Staff JAMES SHROUT—Capable . . . girls . . fun . . loving . . slim NHS. Secretary of Hi-Y. Vice- President of Senior Class. Bow- Tie Club. MYF. Sylvanlan Staff. Honor Student BERNARD PHILLIPS-Sally . . mischievious . . . Jeep President of Hi-Y. 4-H. Vice- President of National Honor So- ciety. All-Letter Club. Secretary of Senior Class. MYF. Basketball, Football. Softball. Track. Sylvan- lan Staff. Honor Student JO ANN WHITE -Figure . . . Digger . . . Red White, but not blue Office Girl. Library. 4-H. Glee Club. Talent Show. Treasurer of Drama Club. Secretary of Nation- al Honor Society. MYF. Sylvanian Staff. Honor Student JOHN DREW BLACKBURN— Whiskers . blushes . woman- hater Historian of Senior Class. Hl-Y, National Honor Society. MYF. All- Letter Club. Basketball. Sylvanian Staff. Honor Student JOANNE PARSONS—Sweet . . . Washington. D. C. . . . shape Class Cheerleader. Reporter of Trl-Hi-Y. 4-H. BGB. O.fice Girl. Basketball. Sylvanian Staff. MYF, Program Editor of Echo LOUIS PHILLIPS—Dolly . . . corny . . physique Hi-Y. Basketball. MYF. Football. All-Letter Club. Treasurer of Se- nior Class. Sylvanian Staff JOANNE SIMMONS—Poetry . . stately . . . sketches National Honor Society. BGB. Echo. Girl Scouts. Sylvanian Staff. Honor Student ROSS STEMPLE—Blushes . . . wavy hair . . . ticklish National Honor Society. Track. Softball. Sylvanian Staff. Honor Student PHS Left—Top to Bottom t A .v A U PEGGY PHILLIPS—Sincere . . . barber . . . demure Treasurer of Tri-Hi-Y. Office Girl. National Honor Society. BGB, Syl- vanian Staff MILLARD HILLIARD—Height . . Charlie Goof” . . . Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department. Echo. 4-H Club. Bow-Tie Club. Football. All-Letter Club. Sylvanian Staff JAMES PHILLIPS Fireman . . . dashing . . . witty Fire Department. Echo. Softball. Fu- ture Farmers of America. Sylvanian Staff 6W CLAUDINE SHAFFER - Poochie” . . brown eyes . Ralph . . music Tri-Hi-Y. Office Girl. Echo. Glee Club. BGB. MYF. Sylvanian n Staff fv’ :v,‘ ISABELLE ROBERTS—Red ' capable . . . cheerful Glee Club. Tri-Hi-Y Chib. 4-H Club. Library Work. FBL. MYF ALFRED NESTOR—Carefree . Keith . . . girls Future Farmers of America. I-H Club. Softball. Donkey Basketball BILLY JONES—Cute . . dramatic . . . witty 4-H Club. Valiev Raiders. Future Farmers of America. Softball. MYF WANDA VARNER—Humorous . . quiet . . . shorty Sylvanian Staff. FBG. Echo Staff DORTHY GILMORE—Doc and Donna Jean . . . Mamma . . giggles 4-H Club. Trl-Hl-Y Club. MYF. BGB. Glee Club. Echo Staff. Sylvanian Staff KEITH HOVATTER Ladies’ man . . . profile . . Rosalie Hi-Y Club. Basketball. Future Farm- ers of America. Softball. Rand Right—top Bottom STANIS LEE BAER- wavy hair . . . dynamite . . Butch” 4-H Club. Echo Staff. Reporter of Freshman and Sophomore Class. Syl- vanian Staff PAUL HEHLE—Dolly . . . life of the party . . . drug store Vice-President of Hi-Y. 4-H. MYF1. National Honor Society. Bow-Tic Club. All-Letter Club. Track Manager. Basketball AUDREY HARPER ttelpful loquacious . . music na it I Hclpful . . . Secretary-Treasurer of Glee Club. Tri- Hi-Y. Drama Club. Echo. 4-H, BGB. Basketball. Softball. National Honor Society. Sylvanian Staff CHARLES POWNELL-Shorty . sincere . . . bookish Future Farmers of America. Book- keeping Awards. Echo. Sylvanian Staff MARION NESTOR-Sincere . . . Thomas . . . sports Tri-Hi-Y Club. Echo Staff. BGB. 4-H Club. Basketball. Track. Softball, Sylvanian Staff 1948 PHS L«� ft—Top to Bottom GUY SHAFFER -Reserved . . . Chevle . . Pheasant Run Future Farmers of America DELAIN BOHON—Foster . . . diamond . . . smile Glee Club ROBERT SWISHER-Waves . . comedian . . “hikes Echo Staff. Junior Fire Department VERLA LIPSCOMB Friendly . . . studious . . . sweet National Honor Society . . . Sylvan- ian Staff, BGB GERALD STILES—Shop bus . . . unassuming Future Farmers of America. Softball Right -top to Bottom RONALD KNOTTS—Black curls . . . Sugarlands . . willing Future Farmers of America RUBY WATRING—Black hair . . . pretty eyes . . witty BGB. Track ROSA LEA CARR Bob . . . natural curls . . quiet 4-H Club FRED HANSFORD— Red” . . . silent . . . cowboy Future Farmers of America WESLEY CASSIDY—“Hopalong . . grin . . handyman Hot Lunch Program EVANGELINE WHITE Braids . . . smile . . . shy Latin PAULINE KNOTTS—Red hair . . loyal . . . reserved Track. Softball DONALD SWISHER-Delores shy . . . Fridley’s Knob Future Farmers of America DON MILLER—Unusual . . . dopey . . . fun Future Farmers of America, 4-H Club. Softball IRENE DUMIRE—Dale . . . fun-loving . . friendly Glee Club, 4-H Club 1948 Left—Top to Bottom PHS PRENTICE HEBB—Studious . . . bashful . . . cute Future Farmers of America. Softball LUELLA CROS3—Dolly Louis . . sweet . . . tiny Echo. 4-H. Tri-Hi-Y. BJB. MYF. Library. Basketball. Syivanian Staff CLINTON NESTOR—Bull Run . . . grin . . timid Future Farmers of America. Track. Softball. Echo S'.aff. Syivanian Staff HESTER HOVAT TER—Paul . . . Red” . . . Shorty Glee Club. 4-H. Drama Club. Library. Syivanian S'.aff RAY DUMIRE Carefree parties . . . grin Future Farmers of America. So'tl.all. ’i rack LOUISE FROMAN-Blonde . . . engaged . . . smile Girl Scou's. Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, BGB. Latin EDWARD BALL Farmer . . curly hair . . swagger Future Farm T3 of America. Softball JOYCE H .BB Blonde . . . giggles - . Sonny Drama Club. Glee Club. Syivanian Staff JAMES MILLER Packard . sly . . . cute 4-H Club. Softball. MYF. Valley Raiders. Syivanian Staff GERALDINE BISHOFF KISNER— Married . . frets . . . beautltlan Glee Club. BGB. 4-H Club. Talent Show Right—top to Bottom BILLY BAGSHAW Husky . . Leadmine . . . trucking Future Farmers of America. 4-H Club. Softball SUSAN PLUM FOSTER—Blonde . . . married . . . taps Glee Club. Talent Show. FBL. Girl Scouts, 4-H Club. Echo KENNETH KNOTTS-S.nile Ranger . . . energetic Future farmers of America. Track. Softball. Syivanian S.aff DELORIS CROSS— Deimer . . . friendly . . . serious Jr. Tri-Hi-Y Club. 4-H Club. Glee Club. Echo Staff. Latin BILLY SHIELDS—Theatre . . friendly . . haircut Hi-Y Club. 4-H Club. MYF. Softball. Boy Scouts 1948 Forester C. Randolph Mildred Sturm: Jack . . . industrious . . . brown eyes . . . bas- ketball . . . softball . . . BGB . . . Tri-Hi- Y Club . . . Glee Club . . . Sylvanian Staff Jack Lantz: Mildred . . snappy clothes . . . gab . . . Prendent of 4-H Club . . . Hi-Y Club . . . Softball . . MYF . . . Future Farmers of America Eula Bright: Athletic . . . capable . . . fun- loving . . . Drama Cluo. Tri-Hi-Y . . . 4-H . . . Basketball . . . Softball . . . Spanish Club . . . Glee Club . . . Na- tional Honor Society . . . Sylvanian Staff Forester Randolph’s death on November 6, 1947 was one of the sad events of the 1947- 18 school year. Mr. Randolph was sponsor of the 1948 Senior Cla s. He came to Parsons High School in the 1939-40 term. The three who are G. E. D. graduates of P. H. S. of 1948 are: Kenneth K. Keiper, Cecil Kelley. Nei 1 A. Schoonover. Scene of the May 1947 Junior Senior Banquet J U N I ORS “The oak stood like a sentinel” First Row: Lee Johnson Dale Stiles Roy Carr Allen Bonner Gerald Shahan Kenneth Myres James Robinson Fred Simmons John Teter Kenneth Hovatter Paul Eye Second Row: Winnie Plum Betty Sommerville Martha McDonald Effie Jane Pennington Sally Ann English Dave Gatrell Jack Gable Orlen Eye Betty McDonald JoAnne Blackburn Nancy Donalds Carla Miller Mary Woodward (Sponsor) Third Row: Melvin Baker Carl Casto JUNIOR CLASS Homer Brooks (Sponsor) Eugene Bohon Josephine Hehle Wanda Miller Mary Alma Price Juanita Loughry Deloris Stahl Malora Knotts Dolly Shahan Opal Ludwick Nola Nestor Norma Bohon Georgia Harsh Margaret Ellen Barb Patty Goff Joan Roy Marjorie Booth Mary McVicker Charles Kyer Paul Fankhauser Last Row: Bob Barton Berkley Digman Otis Fansler Claude Loughry William Sturm Donnie Poling Lewis Sponaugle Truman Phillips Harry Hinkle Dick Macy Lester Mullenax Pete Ketterman Jack Rhoades Sonny Ours (Not here when picture was taken) Kenneth Arbogast Lewis Carr Jean Davis Mary Anna Gilmore Carol Hockman Geraldine Johnson Hazel Kerr Darwin Kisner James Kisner Helen Lansberry Jean Loughry Frank Moore Ruth Mullenax Masil Ray Joanne Roy Verne Shaffer Pete Sherman Howard Smith Thomas Summerville Harold Wamsley Billy Wingfield Betty Patty Willson (Sponsor) SOP HOMO RE S JS “Through the forest they wend their way SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Johnny Hovatter Frank Smith Frank Mullennex Kenneth Poling Terry Williams Harry Knotts Bobby Lambert Clinton Simmons Paul Bonner David Cosner Clyde Loughry Lane Spessert Theron Stemple Second Row: Allen Martin John Shannon Kenneth Pittman Kenneth Barr Ernest Liller Joe Moore Paul Mateer, Jr. Vernon Parsons Walter Plum Donnie Roberts Jack Hockman Bob White Shorty White Dorothy Ketterman Lucille Jones Third Row: Verda Knotts Vivian Harper Susan Nestor Mary Alice Miller Loretta Myres Carol Parsons Virginia Lipscomb Margaret Kyle Mickey Swearingen Billy Patch Donald Good Polly Propst Harold Bible Mary Jo Langland Annette Cline Hilda Kalar Mary Virginia Lewis Fourth Row: Mary Kee (Sponsor) Gladys Robinson Betty J. Metz Dorothy Bonner Marion White Velma Shahan Joyce Wiles Doris Roberts Anna Woodham Susan Vachon Martha Shoemaker Jean Ramsey Alice Fankhauser Otta Sue Hedrick Vienna Jean Kalar Geneva Knotts Joan Summerville Georgia Watring Lorine Phillips Shirley Ann Barton Catherine Oldaker Lorraine Loughry Madeline Nestor Retha Kimball E'izabeth Kerr Donna Wingfield Mona White Maysel Carr Nancy Oliver Last Row: Calvin Bohon James Felton John Mullennax Kenneth Jones Theodore Kisamore Dalton Knotts Leon Kelly James Swisher Ronald Good Hugh Shingleton Raymond Loughry Jack Parsons Raymond Wilson Guy Owens Fred Butcher (Sponsor) (Not here when picture was taken) Kelly Day Allen Fansler Donald Goff Lena Humphrey Donald Kight Retha Kimble Berlin Sponaugle Jack Swearingen Helen White Mary Loughry Ralph Nine “A Tree Grows in Parsons” FRESHMAN CLASS Center Front: Charles Bonner Rodney Burns Richard Mullenax Lawrence Wilmouth Ted Turner Lonzo Henthorne Phil Wolf Eddie Kimball David Heckler Kenneth Day Elmer Barkley Harold Fox Coy Bonner Second Row: Clyde Bell Esten Bonner Bill Murphy William Helmick Riley Strawderman Paul McDaniel Edwin Booth Junior White Alan Hedrick Ralph Nestor Jimmy Simmons Blair Smith Third Row: Bonnie Bonke Anna Lee Bishoff Norma Collett Deets Floyd Nancy Barb Dorthy Bava Nancy Auvil Jane Ann Griffith Helen Felton Betty Lee Carr Vida Mae Cross Pauline Harris (Sponsor) Rosemarie Cosner Margie Kimble Helen Harsh Texianna Hebb Marie Shaffer Margaret Roy Marian Kelley Beulah Lipscomb Betty Judy Betty Phillips Darlene Nestor Rosalee Shahan Mary Nestor Sylvia Cross Nola Martin Emma Jean Bonner Betty Snyder Dona Henthorne Lorraine Kisamore Jane Hamrick Judy Gable Jimmy Baker Jean Fraley Sarah Harris Wanda Bennett Leona Knotts Ruth Poling Roeda Miller Eva Moore Susie Mateer Mary Mateer Rachel Summerfield Kathryn Watring Wilda Bohon Wilda Sponaugle Joan Foster Barbara Johnson Annabelle Phillips Mary Hebb Berettie Pennington Carol Sherman Lela Long Ruth Williams Joyce Smith Betty Watring Dorothy Phillips Sue Barr Ruth Tennant Ollie Carrico Francie Close Helen Owens Narel Calvert Mary Fridley Arveda Teter Patricia Lipscomb Joan Heckler Last Row: Melvin Cooper Jason Miller Jimmy Goff Guy Waybright Carl Vest Howard Pinney Merrill Hedrick Elton Dodd Ted Turner Carl Bible Grinvill White Milford Hebb Chester Marshall (Sponsor (Those not here when picture was taken): Ervin Bohon Thomas Bolinger Byron Botts Alton Carr Delbert Cosner Charles Eye Milford Hebb Ted Hedrick Dale Johnson Opal Marie Knotts Viola Loughry Virgil Moore Betty Lou Parsons Eddie Pennington Everett Pitzer Norma Lee Rosenau Lloyd Simmons Lorraine Waybright Joe Long Sturdy oaks of the mighty woods EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Second Row: Joe Kisamore Peggy Swisher Richard LewLs B.rtha Long Billy Hedrick Mary Jane Dumire Richard Kisner Madonna Ban- Billy Hamby Madonna Bowley Duane Isner Alice Harris Kenny Goff Brady Lynn Stevenson Max McDonald Jo Ellen Oaster Harry Good Lois Raines Harold Bright Maxine Phillips Don Loughry Ella Sue Simmons Jack Liller Ro ann Hedrick Gloria Simpson Third Row: Margaret Moore (Sponsor) Donna J. Summerville Carol Lynn Lewis Roberta Cosner Janet Arnold Paulin? Harsh Nancy Hanna Donna Alkire Jcetta Kimble Freddie Sponaugle Maureen Sturms Marguerite Fankhauser Twila Wratchford Virginia Barb Mary Beck Delores Reel Vera Moore Twila Wratchford Evelyn Hamby (Sponsor) Frank Calvert Don Nestor Jimmy Collins Billy Swartz Jim Propst Lawrence Bodkin (Those not here when picture was taken� : Collen Barkley Ronnie Jolly Junior Johnson Joe Kisamore Edwin Lycliter Pearl Simmons Ruth Barr Betty Pittman Last Row: Lyle Loughry Allen Pleasant Little strokes fell great oaks” First Row: Racy Paugh Pat Barr James Good Doyle Waybright Eugene Roy Sonny McDonald Franklin Oldaker Joe Gainer Eugene S. evens Billy Hill Bobby Auvil Bobby Bishoff Jerry Kyer Second Row: Joan Pitzer Janet Bible Jill Wolfe Yvonne Berry Jacqueline Stark Virginia Wilmoth SEVENTH GRADE Iva Miller Jeanne Isner Ida Mae West Ruth Ann Curry Mary Ann Froman Joan Booth Betty Lambert Third Row: Dale Myers Phillip Parsons Ernest Phillips Grace Bright (Sponsor) Stella Amie Marie Lipscomb (Sponsor Patty Roy Estrella Hebb Jean Shaw Gertrude Jones Ada Lycliter Bonnie Shaffer Judy Baer Lola Cross Deloris Hinebaugh Mary Wilfong Deloris Phillips Carol Ann Copeland Carol Ann Arbogast Jeanette Loughry Billy Murphy Eddie McClain Jack Felton Don Bennett Terry Nestor Frank Martin Fourth Row: Doyle Pennington Charles Cutright Franklin Poling Sonny Wilfong Don Evans Maurice McDonald Beldon Long Ernest Vest Ronald Loughry Neil Varner Roy Harper Keith Phillips Randolph Lipscomb Orlen Phillips (Not here when picture was taken) Virginia Combs Mary Ann Froman Jeanne Isner Betty Nestor Alston Phillips Nancy Tahaney Dale Myers Doyle Pennington Deloris Phillips Keith Phillips Vonda Phillips Duane Poling P. H. S. Poets Corner . . . Names of the members of the senior class of Par on High School for 1943 who had ooems accep rd in the National High School Poery Anthology arpear here with their winning pc ems. A SNOWSTORM The gaunt trees stretch their long arms Toward a colorless winter sky, The animals scurry in alarm No storm would they defy. The wind howls in its fury. Dancing snowflake- are whirled in the air, Thm drorping to the earth to rest Th?y blanket the ground everywhere. —Joanne Simmons LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN I u ed to think life was no fun And from it I always wanted to run Until October of forty eleven. Halloween, as you must know And the winches were on the go But this didn’t bother me and my beau. The party was going high When someone aid, with a sigh Life has just begun. Why die Never more I run Because—Life has just begun. —Wanda Varner TIME Time is a strange thing And no one knows, From where it comes or where it goes, It passes by without a word And onlv when a clock strikes is it heard. We think nothing of it That our time on earth is I ike a snowflake. It drons and in time melts away Just like we will. When time has parsed away. —Paul Hehle, Jr. WHAT LIES BEYOND? What lies beyond. What joys will fill the days ahead? Will there be song And laughter all the while How many hopes For later work with fellow man. Will realization find? And be fulfilled. What sorrows lurk Within the future’s curtained halls? Will there be tears And heartaches sad? What is ahead. Who knowfs what lies beyond or what The future has concealed For me and you? —Joanna Felton MY LOVER My lover he. is stately fair His stride I love to see, With eyes of blue and golden hair Oh yes. I'm just a bride to be. He has rosy cheeks and the cutest grin He make- me laugh with glee, The way I love him is a sin But yet. I’m just a bride to be. One thing about my lover that I know That he is in love with me This isn’t just a guess, it’s so Because I’m his bride to be. —Susan Plum Foster A VISION One evening when my chore' were o’er. My dad. He called to me. Come and see in yonder sky A vision fair to see. I hurried to the doorway then And gazed into the west. The sky it bore a beautiful scene. That frightened all the rest. So when you want to gaze about. Just go to your door at night. And you may see a vision too On which you will delight. —Deloris Cross PARSONS Take a look at little Parsons Around this country town: The fashions are coming back And the boys start to frown. The skirts are getting longer They almost hit the ground The hose are getting darker And the hips are getting round. As you can see the fashions Are coming very near. But in this little town They will only last a year. —Louis Phillips THE WORLD WAS BEAUTIFUL Oh the sun was shining brightly While the birds were singing lightly And the world was really beautiful When his love he chanced to meat. While they wandered through the forest Where the breezes sweetly blow It was then he told her truly That he loved her so. Yes, the world was really beautiful When beside the brook they strolled For they knew that to each other They were just as pure as gold. —Hester Hovatter THE ANCIENT CAR The Ancient Car clanged down the street. Its noise wavering repeat The wheels were singing a song of despair. The motor knocked beyond repair. Clang. Bang, Crack. Bop! The Ancient Car came to a stop, A low hiss and the motor lapsed. The Ancient Car then collapsed. Care no more, it’s seen its days, But I sure will miss its good old ways. —Billy Baer I FORGOT Twas one rainy night I met her Underneath a maple tree I stopped and asked politely Will you share this tree with me? The storm was blowing over And we strolled the shadowed lane We introduced ourselves and hoped That soon we’d meet again I told the incident to Tom as Down the road we came But one thing had slipped my mind I forgot to ask her name. —Joanne Parsons RAIN DROPS Yesterday I heard dear Mother Nature. Whisper softly in my ears. As I tried to dodge the rain drops. That were pouring down like tears. All these rain drops I am sending. Not because they're wet and ccld. But because those clouds up yonder. Have much more than they can hold. Come my friend and stop complaining. About those things you do not know. I will answer all your pleadings, And the rain will surely go. So believing what she told me, I went into the house and waited. And before the day was over. All the raindrops had evaporated. —Verla Lipscomb Two students of P. H. S. 1947 had poems pub- lished in the Anthology of Poems by West Vir- ginia High School students. They were Eula Jean Marteney and Dorotha Shaffer. PATIENCE It takes patience, also skill— To be a picture man coming in for the kill. Over and over you listen to— The same old story—nothing n w. “Now primp— Sit still! Don’t move— (You know I will!� Watch the bird— You heard! Look here— No fear.” In the end you regret— You haven’t got “that” picture yet! —Eula Marteney THE TOWN CLOC K 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 I never fails, it never stops The time it tells is always tops. Every morn at eight o’clock It sees the boys and girls on every block. 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. —Dortha Shaffer What America Means To Me By BILLY BAER (Billy won five dollars and a certificate of merit by being one of the nine winners of Wast Virginia in the national contest spon- sored by the Quiz Kids radio program.) America means a myriad of things to me: my parents, my friends, my neighbors, the multi- tudes of Americans who are making America great; those who in the many phases of Ameri- can progress have made lasting contributions to the American way of life—the legions of pio- neers who crossed the plains, suffering numer- ous hardship to reach their ultimate goal—cul- tivation and development of America, homes, families, a righteous and happy life. It means the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock to hew out of the then wild, untamed cont nent the na- tion which was to on? day be the greatest na- tion in the world—America. America, this ex- panse of territory, for which men have given their sacred honor, their fortunes, their lives, in ( JitT oKn -A t- its defense. It has proven to be fully worthy of these sacrifices. What is the American way of life, the basic principles of democracy? These are the factors which make America great. We shall consider these principles as provided for under our noble Bill of Rights, our Constitution, our laws of the land. They may be answered readily enough. You look out into the street and see one im- portant principle. There is your neighbor Joe Brown talking to Jim Smith. Listen more close- ly and hear what he is talking about—the presi- dent. the condition of the country, maybe criti- cizing Congress. There is an essential principle: the right to express your opinion without undue fear of tyrannical suppression, the bitterly-con- tested. much sought-after privilege for which men fought and died at Valley Forge—Ticon- deroga—Brandywine . . . You open your news- paper, the headlines glare out the latest news, facts expressed openly for your inspection with- out fear of repression. A Free press for a Free people. John Peter Zenger, the colonial printer who dared to write against a cruel, corrupt gov- ernor, prejudiced judges who desired his im- prisonment. but he won—for this we are highly thankful. The American newspaper and maga- zines are exemplars of Democracy. Many places in the world today other newspapermen do not express themselves with such freedom. Sunday morning throughout the nation millions attend the church of their own choice; you do, I do. the man on the street does, everyone is free to. The Pilgrims came to America to seek that priv- ilege. this one which was so lacking in their homeland. People have kept coming for this or many other divergent reasons. The primeval right of seeking God in your own way. communing with him to your satisfaction is surely one to reckon with. Every four years the John Does select a man from among their rank to lead them, the nation, to keep the ship of state on a steady keel. The party is not significant, but the plain fact matters that he is their self-willed and duly elected leader—the one to whom they look for universal guidance. His duty is to carry out his elective job and retain the dignity and prestige of the nation—so necessary for respect abroad. This man. the leader of his fellow Americans— the people who through their own sacrifices and efforts have secured and demanded such rights as people of many nations dare not even desire, think, or speak about. Their leaders are not al- ways elected by free citizens vote, but virtue of power, strength, hold the political reins of gov- ernment in an iron hand fortified by troops, hard political machines. You can say what you want, print what you want, worship in the church you like, and elect a president. However, these are only a few of the intrinsic principles of American Democracy We can go to rallies, assemblies and hear what our other fellowmen have to say about questions of government, propose changes, discuss and ex- press at free will, without interruptions with those holding converse opinion. We can cham- pion new. better rights, insure our present ones. Pursuant to these rights, we have written such documents as, the Declaration of Independence, Voice of Freedom Loving People, the revered Constitution, the Bill of Rights to provide them. If we become involved in a suit, or have violat- ed one of our self-imposed laws, we are guar- anteed a fair trial by our neighbors with un- prejudiced. fair judges, and with the assistance of competent counsel. Our life, our liberty, our property, is thoroughly protected, our rights are not denied. We also choose other officers for the other branches of government, besides our Chief Executive: Congressman, both Senators and Representatives, from each state of these forty-eight, making all states equal—who intro- duce new laws and rights which we w'ant enact- ed for our personal protection and mutual bene- ficence and protect any officious depraving acts bearing unjust hardships. Our judges, or the judicial branch, are elected by us to make cer- tain a fair trial for all offenders, decree punish- ment for those found guilty. We are all equal here, we brush shoulders, walk with people of all races, colors, or creeds, without any feeling of uncertainty or objections. We are all brothers in democracy, united to make up forty-eight states extending from Maine to California. This was not always the prevalent feeling: to make this a reality men had to take arms in defense of this principle, and so, w'hen won, they incorporated it in their constitution w’hereby all men are created equal in sight of their fellow men. regardless of race, color, or creed. They are. black, white, or yel- low. endowed with the same rights. The many laws, state, national, local—right there in Ev- erywhere, U.S.A. were made to protect us. en- dow us with rights, restrain us in our actions, govern our conduct. In a world, as this is today, we can look out from our haven shores across the seas and think of the many nations, the many peoples, the many parents, the many children, the many John Does who cannot express themselves with- out fear of the dreaded political organization which keeps them under degradation and sup- pression. For these we can feel deep pity and be grateful for our wonderful American demo- cracy. The food which w e send them abates their physical hunger—but the hunger must truly be great for liberty. We Americans look at you with damp eyes of pity and hope for your much-warranted freedom, the freedom which all men are worthy of. wrhich sometimes must be secured at the price of death and arms. No where in the world are personal freedoms so respected and defended as in the U. S. Fellow Americans, we must always keep this flame of our heritage—inherent from our hardy forebears who set America in Freedoms’ pass— alive and burning fervently in our breast! We must not fear to make sacrifices necessary for its defense. Long must w?e hold the flag of free- dom on high, continue the American wray of life, the basic principles of democracy, the right to speak freely, worship freely, to hold our fellow- man equal, irrespective of color or creed, sup- port our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, our laws, our leaders, for those are the Essence of Democracy. Surge on to unthought of progress, economically, culturally, educationally, social, agriculturally. Retain our heritage whatever be the price, with God's gorious and righteous guidance. saniD 'S'Hci JOURNALISM CLASS Deloris Cross, Joanne Simmons, Marion Nes- tor. Chharles Pownell. Dorthy Gilmore, Clinton. Nestor. Mary Anna Gilmore. Waitman Collins. Jim Phillips. Patty Goff. Dolly Cross. Opal Lud- wick. Wanda Varner. Georgia Harsh, Margaret Ellen Barb. Mary Alice Frum (teacher), and Stanis Lee Baer (at typewriter� . Edits the Parsons Echo ... Has Charge of the P. H. S. Handbook . . . Member of Quill and Scroll since 1936 Journalist Creed “I will be Truthful in News Truthful in Editorials Truthful in Advertising True to all my Obligations Honest with my Competitors True to the Ideals of Journalism Mindful of the Value of Sincerity Faithful to Community, State, and Nation Firm in Publication of Clean News Honorable in All My Dealings Thorough in All My Studies Unselfish in All My Services Faithful to All My Friends Fair to All My Critics.” Ex. GLKE CLUB—First row: Paige DiBacco (Instructor). Mary Jam Mateer. Jan Ann Griffith. Mary McVicker. Betty Don McDonald. Patty Goff. Margaret Barb. Ruth Mullenax. Mary Anna Gilmore. Joanne Blackburn. Joanna Felton. Marjorie Booth. Second row: Sarah Ellen Harris. Norman Rosenau. Alice Fankhauser. Norma Collett. Sue Matter. Bernettie Pennington. Lorrine Phillips. Nancy Oliver. Leona Knotts. Nancy Donalds. Sally Ann English. Third row: Wanda Miller. Josephine Hehle. Jean Ramsey, Retha Kimble, Georgia Watring, Joan Summerville. Polly Propot. Jean Bennett. Anna Lee Blshoff. Narl Calvert. Fourth row: Audrey Harper. Betty Watring. Geraldine Kisner. Otta Sue Hedrick. Vienna Kalar. Annette Cline. Ruth Poling. Jean Davis. Rachel Summerfield. Fifth row: Martha Mc- Donald. Joan Roy, Dorothy Phillips. Sue Barr. Hilda Kalar. Nola Nestor. Joyce Hebb. DRAMA CLUB—First row: Hester Hovatter. Mary McVicker. Joyce Hebb. Jo Ann White. Joanna Felton. Sally Ann English. Susan Plum. Martha McDonald. Anna J. Wood ham. Retha Kimble. Second row: Mary Jo Langland. Marjorie Booth. Wanda Miller. Pauline Harris (sponsor). Eula Mae Bright. Susan Vachon. Mickey Swearingen. Doris Roberts. TRIPLE TRIO—Miss DiBacco. Joyce Hebb. Audrey Harper. Sally Ann English. Martha McDonald. Joan Roy. Mary McVicker. Joanne Blackburn. Joanna Felton. N.H.S. First row: Joanna Felton, Jo Ann White. Billy Baer, Bernard Phillips, Mr. Shaf- fer «sponsor). Second row: Isabelle Robert?, Joanne Simmons, Effie Jane Pen- nington, Peggy Phillips, Sal- ly Ann English, Audrey Har- per. Eula May Bright, Jo- ann? Blackburn. Third row: Jim Shrout. John Blackburn. Paul Nestor, Paul Hehle, Ross Stemple. TRI-HI-Y First row: Wanda Miller, Jo- sephine Hehle, Joanne Black- burn, Peggy Phillips, Joanna Felton. Sally Ann English, Joanne Parsons. Nancy Don- alds, Dolly Shahan. Second row: Hazel Hull (sponsor), Winnie Plum, Mary McVick- er, Marion Nestor, Effie Jane Pennington. Dorthy Gilmore, Isabelle Roberts, Mary Alice Miller, Anna Jean Woodham, Mickey Swearingen. Third row: Gladys Robinson. Mar- garet Barb, Patty Goff, Mary L. Carr, Mildred Sturms, Eula Mae Bright. Susan Vachon. Doris Roberts, Geor- gia Watring. HI-Y First row: Raymond Wilson, Dave Gatrell, Jack Gable, ••Bud” Hehle, Bernard Phil- lips, James Shrout, Paul Nestor, Bob White. Second row: Jack Parsons, Lewis Phillips. Billy Shields, John Blackburn, Bob Barton, Don Roberts, Jack Rhoades, Har- old Shaffer (sponsor). Third row: James Felton, Keith Hovatter, Donnie Pol- ing, Joe Moore. 7 AND X (i RADE 4- II— i st How R se Ann Hedrick Par] F. Slnvnors. Roberta C • ner. Jo Ellen Cast r. Brady Lynn Stevenson. Carol Lvnn L wis. Ma y Jane Dim re. J xtta Kir. ble, El a Sue Simmons. Second Loa- Nancy Tahanev. Jacquelin Stark. Ruth Quarrv. Joan Boo 1. .til Wolfe, jcanne Isner. Madonna Birr. Freddie Spo i autfle Margaret Moore. Third Row: Ada Lychter. Jean Shew. Gertrude Jones. Ida West. Mary Froniun Mx onni Bowley. Fourth Row: Don Bennett. Billy Hill. Delores Hinebaugh. Car. I Arb gnat. B.lly Murphy. Bill Hediicc. Harold Bright. Dale Mvers. Franklin Oldakor. Fifth Row: vlrx McDonald. ini Colins. Kenny G f. • rry . est r. Donna Summerville. Eugene Stevens. Twila Wratchford. A?ice ’ arr s Betty Pittman, Ah'toii P.i.ll p. . Fianklln Poling. Nell Varner. Keith Phillips. Roy Harper. Jim Pr � pst. Billy Swartz. TOWN 4-H—Front Row: Josephine Hehle. Sally English. Mary McVicker. Marjorie Swearingen. Bud Hehle. Second row: Sarah Harris, Bonnie Bohnke. Judy Gable. Jane Hamrick. Betty Parsons. Nancy Auvll. Wanda Miller. Joann Blackburn. Annabel! Phillips. Third row: Bernard Phillips. Carl Bible. Paul (Dusty) Nestor. Jim Shrout. Deets Floyd. Theron Stemple. Jack Parsons. Robert Barton. Kl'KAL 4-H—Front row Bob White. Joan Foster. Susan Vachon. Hester Hovatter. Jack Lantz. Dolly Shahan. Sec- ond row: Mrs. Paulin Harris (sponsor). Don Miller. Howard Pinny. Gladys Robinson. Susan Mateer. Jane Griffith. Mary Mateer, Rosalie Shahan, David Cosner, Kenny Jones. Third row: Don Roberts. Gilmer Hedrick. James Goff, Vernon Parsons. Jack Mullenax, Mary Alice Miller. Marion Nestor. Patty Goff. VO-AG DEPARTMENT First row: Jim Simmons. Rodney Burns. Dale John- son. Fred Simmons. Frank Smith, Alan Hedrick, Billy Murphy. Carl Bible. Ralph Nestor. Eston Bonner. Blair 8mith. Theodore Kiaamore. Junior White. Harry Knotts. Second row Ronald Good. Delton Knotts. Otis Fans- ler. Ronald Knotts. Jimmie Goff. Dale Stiles. Keith Hovatter. Kenneth Knotts. Edward Ball. Herbert Hed- r.ck. Claude Loughry. Gerald Stiles. Third row Cecil M. Stalnaker (Instructor). Leon Kelley. Don Poling. Howard Smith. Roy Carr. Clin- ton Nestor. Allen Bonner. Fred Hansford. Billy Wing- field. Alfred Nestor. James Swisher. Billy Patch. Ray- mond Loughry. Fourth row: Richard Mullenax. Harry Hinkle. Coy Bonner. Lewis Carr. Lester Mullenax. Lee Johnson. James Robinson. Don Good. Lane Spessert, Clyde Loughry. Paul Bonner. Donald Goff. Don Swisher. Fifth row’: Guy Owens. Kenneth Myers. Charles Bon- ner Lonzo Henthorn. Franklin Mullenax. Allan Pans- ier.’ Raymond Wilson. William Sturm. Earl Vest. Ger- ald Shahan. Eddie Kimble. Melvin Baker. Paul Bonner. Left—Leon Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelley, of Leadmine. and his purebred registered Hampshire gilt. Proud Sue the 1st. Above—Frank Smith, son of Denver Smi:h and his pure- bred Hampshire gift. Proud Sue. F. F. A. Motto Earning to live Living to serve Learning to do Doing to learn Above—Officers of Parsons Chapter. Future Far n r of A.reica. Left to right: Don Poling, treas- urer: Dale St.les. reporter: William Sturm, secretary: Jack Rhoades, president: Billy Patch, sentinel: and Frank Smith, vice-president. Below—First year Vo-Ag class of Parson? High School. First row. left to right: Cecil M. Stalnaker, Vo-Ag teacher: Allen Hedrick. Carl Bible. William Murphy. Jim Simmons. Dale Johnson. Eddie Kim- ble, Jimmy Goff. Blair Smith. Ralph Nestor and Rodney Burns. Second row. left to right: Kelley Day. Gerald Shahan. Earl Vest, Coy Bonner, Kenneth Myers, Charles Bonner, Lonzo Henthorn, Harry Hinkle, Granville White, Richard Mullenax. Not shown in the picture are: Junior White and Riley Strawderman who were absent day this picture was taken. THE F. F. A. CREED-I believe in the future of farming, with a faith born not of word, but of deeds—achievements won by the present and past genera- tions of farmers: in the prom- ise of better days through bet- ter ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come up to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm is pleas- ant as well as challenging: for I know the joys and di com- forts of farm life and hold an inborn fondness for those asso- ciations which, even in hours cf discouragement, I cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and r. -pect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of organized farmers to serve our own and the public interest in marketing the product of our toil. I believe we can safeguard those right against practices and policies that are unfair. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining: in the life abundant and enough honsst wealth to help make it so—for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed: in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness de- pends upon me. I believe that rural America can and will hold true to the best traditions in our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring wrork. SEWING ROOM Carol Parsons, Georgia Watring. Otta Sue Hedrick, Joan Summerville. Retha Kim- ble, Alice Fankhauser, Elizabeth Kerr, Hilda Kalar, Annette Cline, Madeline Nestor, Vienna Kalar, Geneva Knotts. Jo Ann White, Luella (Dolly) Cross, Pearl Randolph (librarian), Mary McVicker, Juanita Loughry, Hester Hovatter. LIBRARY COOKING LAB Joan Summerville. Madeline Nestor. Hilda Kalar, Retha Kimble. Chta Sue Hedrick. Georgia Wat- ring. Carol Parsons. Elizabeth Kerr. Geneva Knotts, Winnie Kalar, Alice Fankhauser. CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Left: Jim Miller, Malora Knotts. Right: Verla Lipscomb. Eula Bright. JoAnne Blackburn, Effie Jane Pennington, Orlen Eye. Mrs. Pauline Har- ris (teacher). Sally Ann English. TYPING CLASS 10:00 Georgia Harsh. Lester Mullenex. Kenny Hovat- ter, Carla Miller, James Kisner, Charles Ketter- man, Paul Eye, Lester Kalar, Mary McVicker, Pete Sherman, Pauline Knotts, Donnie Poling, Bob Barton, James Phillips, Truman Phillips. Bernard Phillips. Geraldine Johnson, Mrs. Mary Woodward (teacher). B.G.B. CLUB First row: Geraldine Bishoff, Audrey Harper, Claudine Shaffer. Peggy Phillips, Verla Lipscomb. Second row: Wilda J. Loughry, Susan Plum. Wanda Varner. Nancy Donalds. Joanne Parsons. Mary Woodward (sponsor). Margaret Ellen Barb. Dorthy Gilmore. Third row: Mar- tha McDonald. Isabelle Roberts. Marjorie Booth. Mary Carr. Delorls Stahl. Carla Miller. Fourth row: Joan Roy. Joanne Simmons. Marion Nestor. Juanita Lough- rv. Last row: Betty McDonald. Mildred Sturms. Ruby Watrlng, Louise Froman. OFFICE Maurice M. Freeman (prin- cipal� at desk; Sitting across from Mr. Freeman — Mrs. Marie Schoonover (secre- tary); standing. Mr. Delbert Arbogast, attendance officer; at typewriter. Dolly Shahan, office assistant for 2 o'clock period. POP STAND (Junior Class) Betty Don McDonald. Sally Ann English, Jack Gable. Orlcn Eye, Joanne Black- burn, Dave Gatrell. ALL-LETTER CLUB Jack Gable. Joanne Parsons (senior cheerleader), Louis Phillips. Homer Brooks (coach� , John Drew Black- burn, “Bud” Hehle. Robert Barton, Bernard Phillips, Paul (Dusty) Nestor. MECHANICAL DRAWING Mechanical Drawing was taught in Parsons High School starting 1933 to 1942 when the in- structor, Glen Henry, entered the Navy. The teaching of M:chanical Drawing was resumed in the Fall of 1947, a year after Mr. Henry return- ed. The class is open to girls even though there are very few who take it. Mechanical Drawing is a good background for college preparatory cr for taking further Mechanical Coures. It Neiv In Wurlitzer “Juke” box for the auditorium Large picture for the auditorium Guidance file for the Library New football goal posts donated by Combs P. H. S. Handbook Vo-Ag News Tree for memorial to Harold Hebb New Flagpole New clock in the upper hallway New clock in the Home Economics kitchen New clock in the Hot Lunch kitchen Limestone chips on parking space Four typewriters teaches blueprint reading and is useful in draw- ing or sketching. Claude Loughry, James Robinson. Bill Shields, James Swisher, Calvin Bohon, Ross Stemple, Don Miller. Bud Hehle, Everett Pitzer, Jim Shrout. Donald Kight. Harold Wamsley. Standing: Dave Gatrell, G. K. Henry (teach- er). Paul Mateer. 1947 48 Storage cabinet for bookstore Stove in Home Economics kitchen Otis Intelligence tests given to Seventh Grade Kuder Preference tests given to Seniors The name P-A-R-S-O-N-S H-I-G-H S-C-H-O-O-L painted on the front of the building outside Class rooms painted Refrigerator in Hot Lunch kitchen Mechanical Drawing sets Electric floor polisher Baseboards for auditorium Clock in the Study Hall Medicine Cabinet Around The School GUIDANCE Mr. Earl Corcoran in his first year 1943-45 as principal at Parsons started the guidance pro- gram. He appointed Mary Alice Frum as guid- ance director for that year. He stressed a a be- ginning program the providing of vocational in- formation especially to the seniors, and of get- ting test results for an accurate central file of the students. In 1946-47 Mr. Freeman continued the program anl appointed as a guidance com- mittee, Mary Alice Frum, Pearl Randolph, and Harold Shaffer. Cumulative folders are now cn file for each student in Par ons High Sschool. Occupational information on more than seventy-five vocations along with their related jobs, has been placed cn filee in the library. A shelf in the library has been reserved for guidance books. As more time can be given to the members of the guidance department, work can be made of greater value to P. H. S. GLEE CLUB The Parsons High Glee Club of 1947-48 under the supervision of Paige DiBacco has been ac- tive and industrious group. In the last three years Miss DiBacco has been able to be in P. H. S. only two days a week. This year the membership of the Glee Club exceeds that of previous years. There are fifty in this year. The Glee Club sang Christmas carols, sang for the Davis Hallow'een program, and gave numerous programs at school. Besides these programs the club has several thoroughly enjoyable social activities. The annual Talent Show was presented at the Parsons High School and Grade School un- der the direction of Mary Alice Frum and Miss DiBacco February 25 and 26. 1948. Glee Club officers are—President. Sally Ann English: Vice President. Mary McVicker: Secre- tary and Treasurer. Audrey Harper; Publicity Agent. Joanna Felton. HOT LUNCH The lunch hour in P. H. S. is a welcome time Hot lunches have been served in Parsons High School since 1942 when the senior class of that year donated the kitchen u‘ensils with which to start the program. Since that time manv new things have been added as. stoves. refrigera4or. clock, and silverware. Hazel Hull is home eco- nomics teacher, is in charge of the project. Mrs Zora Hehle has charge of the cooking and plan- ning for the meals. The other who help with the cooking are Hazel Phillips, Carrie Calvert, and Sue Digman. There are on an average 200 students eating hot lunch daily. The cost this term is 85c per student per week and $1.10 per faculty member. THE BOW-TIE CLUB The Bow-Tie Club started as a noveltv num- ber to show that Parsons High School could have the well dresced student. The rules were that anvone joining the club had to w ar a bow- tie. with either a sport coat or sweater. Girls joined in with the bow-tie idea and ap- pear in the picture in this bcok. OFFICE The Office of Parsons High School is located on the main floor to the left. In the office the permanent record cards are kept. A file of graduates is k-nt up to date. The office has pamphlets and bulletins of colleges and of vocational nafure. Students wishing in- formation may use them. Excuses are obtained from the office. In the office are a mimeograph machine, add- ing machine, ditto machine two typewriters, one with the wide carriage, two staplers, a safe, a loudspeaking system, filing cabinet, mail box- es for the teachers, book cases pencil sharpen- ers. telephone, first aid kit. dpsks and tables. Peggy Phillips is secretary in the office. Two girls are office assistants each period during th day. BOOKSTORE One of the popular places around the school is the bookstore which was inaugurated when Mr. Wolford was principal. Mrs. Harri is th' faculty member in charge of the bookstore. The purpose of it is to supply s‘udents with used books at reasonable prices and to order new books at any time. Al o students mav buv sup- plies there. In 1946-47 four hundred and fifty new books were purchased and 150 used books were sold. In 1947-48 three hundred and eighty- eight new ones were bought and 125 used ones sold. ASSEMBLIES Assemblies are held for the benefit of the students and teachers. They involve a part of the school activities. Class programs, plays, talent shows, club initiations, chapel program, movie , and holiday celebrations are examples of the types given. They are held in the auditorium, usually on Thursday in the morning. LIBRARY The P. H. S. Library uses the Dew:y Decimal System for catalogueing the books. Each book has an author card, a title card, a bock card and the shelf card. The author and title card are placed in a catalog made for that purpose. The books are arranged on the shelves alpha- betical by authors in each class. In loca’ing a book one may use the card catalog and look for it under the title, author, or subject. The classi- fication number is on the card and is on the book. Book? go in and out of the library. The li- brarian with her assistants :ach period during the day takes care of routine details as, charg- ing books, sending out no4ices of overdue books. She supervises the mending and caring for the book . Mrs. Randolph is present librarian. HOME ECONOMICS Home Economics is a vocational subj ct in Parsons High School. Hazel Hull is the home economics instructor. It is taught to help the students develop an appreciation of wholesome horn? life and an understanding of the responsi- bilities and skill involved in hememaking. Some of the units given in the first year classes are: personal grooming, use of sewing machines, pat- tern study, simple cotton garment, food in rela- tion to health, actual preparation of simple dishes, and study of how to serve and prepare a breakfast. In the second year classes are: food for pre- servation. marketing, actual preparation of dif- ferent types of food as meats and vegetables, planning and serving of lunch and dinner, se- lecting clothes for good appearance, making a garment, and wise spending. In both classes, one of the projects carried must be a summer project. B. G. B. CLUB The B. G. B. Club is a part of the Commercial Department under the supervision of Betty Pat Willson. The purpose is “To learn correct busi- ness procedure, office etiquette, and suitable of- fice apparel.” All members of the B. G. B. Club must be Shorthand students. The officers this year are: president, Carla Miller; vice president. Nancy Donalds: secretary, Joanne Roy; treasurer. Betty Don McDonald; and reporter Patty Goff. The name B. G. B. signifies “Business Girls to Be. III-Y The Hi-Y is a national Christian organization for high school boys up to the age of 18. After a member graduates he may join the Y .M. C. A. an organization for Christian young men. The aim of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school high stan- dards of Christian character. Its purpose is to promote clean speech, clean sports, clean scho- larship. and clean living. Harold Shaffer is sponsor of the club in P. H. S. The officers are: president, Bernard Phillips; vice president. Paul “Bud” Hehle: sec- retary. James Strout: treasurir. Paul Ne-tor; and reporter. Jack Gable. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an organiza- tion to which the student is named on his merit in scholarship, leadership, service, and citizen- ship. Five per cent of the class as Junior? may be selected and 15 per cent of the class as Sen- iors mav be named. Harold Shaffer is sponsor of thi? club, the Seneca chapter. TRI-HI-Y The Tri-Hi-Y Club is a national Christian or- ganization for high school girls. I was organ- ized first for Parsons High School in 1939. Their aim is to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character. There are twenty-nine members this year. The officers ar?: president. Joanna Felton: vice president. Sally Ann English: secretary. Joanne Blackburn; and treasurer, Peggy Phillips. BOW TIE CLUB Peggy Phillips. Claudine Shaffer. Billy Baer. Bill Shields. Charles Kyer. Millard Hilliard. Harold Shaffer (sponsor� , Jim Shrout. Bud Hehle. Ken- neth Pittman, Waitman Collins, David Gatrell, Sonny Ours. JUNIOR FIREMEN First row: Millard Hilliard. Sonny Ours. Cal vin Bohon. Center: Charles Kyer. Last Row Dave Gatrell, Louis Phillips. CHARLES D. STURMS Engineer MRS. SYLVIA SIMMONS HOWARD C. LOUGHRY Maintenance Custodian Class Tournament Winners The Senior girls who won the 1948 Parsons High class tournament are: Joanna Felton, Manager. Jo Ann White. Cheerleader. Dolly Cross. Dorothy Gilmore, Audrey Harper, Isa- belle Roberts, Mildred Sturm, Captain, Eula Mae Bright. Marion Nestor. Ruby Watring, Jo- anne Parsons, and Miss Frum, Sponsor. Coaches. Bernard Phillips and Paul “Dusty” Nestor and player Wanda Varner are not in the picture. Track Team In P.H.S. For 1948 Track was started in Parsons High again after a vacant period from 1939. by Mr. Corco- ran. principal in 1945-46. The team that year was picked from the winners in the class tour- nament. With a “green” team the Panthers were runners up at the regional tournament that year at Martinsburg. The second year Coach Brooks had more equipment and a more experienced team. Competing with 25 teams in the regional tournament the Panthers were run- ners up again to a large and more experienced Martinsburg school. Doing very well for a green team the Panthers and track team has added two more trophies to the P. H. S. shelf. This year the prospects are not as good as the pan two years. Some of the star track men were seniors last year. Kenneth Keller, Rola Cook, and Troy Carr. Coach Brooks has left over from last year: Donald Roberts, Jack Rhoades, Ross Stemple. Raymond Wilson. Donald Good. Donnie Poling, Billy Patch. Billy Wingfield, Dick Macey, Pete Ketterman, and Paul Hehle. 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 other high schools in this part of the state. This made the team undisputed champion of the Eastern Panhandle. Members of this team were: McKinley Swearingen, Carl Corbin, Leo Cor- rick. Leonard Vachon, Claude Bailey, Ellis Ball. Ralph Wimer. Russell Holsberry. Joseph Va- chon, Wilson Wilt, and Harold Lipscomb. 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 Elk- ins with a heave of 183 feet, but was nosed out in the state meet. The schedule this year: Class Meet April 9 Aurora ______________________________ April 16 Elkins -------------------- April 24 Regional at Martinsburg--------------- May 7 State Meet............................May 15 Top. left_Kelly Day carrying the ball in the T lcma -Parsons game. Lower, left—Kelly Day going over for a touchdown, taking a pass from Pete” Ke.terman in the Belington-Parsons game. Center Kelly Day. Top. right—Thomas-Parsons game at Thomas. Lower, right—Elkins-Parsons game. Kelly Day played quarterback as a regular until he had his leg broken in the Elkins game. PICTURES ON OPPOSITE PAGE ARE: Top. center—Paul Dusty” Nestor, captain, right end. Right—Truman Phillips, right half- back: Don Roberts, quarterback: Jack Rhoades, fullback: Louis Phillips, left halfback: Bernard Phillip , left end. Left—Charles Kyer. right tackle: Kenneth Digger Hovatter, left guard: Jack Gable, cen- ter: Bob Barton, right guard: Jack Parsons, left tackle. Coach Homer Brooks and Managers Waitman Collins and Deets Floyd. CHEERLEADERS Head Cheerleader—Joanne Parsons Junior Cheerleader—Effie Jane Pennington Sophomore Cheerleader—Mickey Swearingen Freshman Cheerleader—Nancy Barb 1947 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Ma son town 0 Parsons 12 Kingwood - - 25 Parsons __ 19 Belington . _ 0 Parsons _ - 12 Thoma s 0 Parsons _ . 21 Elkins 0 Parsons _ 6 Petersburg 6 Parsons ...... 7 Terra Alta 6 Parsons .. 0 Romney .. . ...... 7 Parsons 18 The Panthers regular basketball season got off with a bang this year winning the first thrze games with wide margins. Then the loss of Coach Brooks was a fatal blow. Chester Marshall took over as assistant coach and did a swell job, but the Panthers just couldn’t get into the winning ways, win- ning only four more games making a total of seven wins and 12 lo ses. In the sectional tournament the Panthers beat two seeded teams to reach the finals only to lose to a strong Moorefield five, 42-32. INDIVIDUAL SCORING RECORD o o -a •a SB o o Opponent Oakland Player 2 3 Bayard Kitzmiller fa O pi fa h fa Oakland Co-Captain Paul Nestor 79 51 60 223 Bevniy Co-Captain Bernard Phillips 34 37 17 105 Kingw'ood Jack Gable _ _ _ 44 55 55 13 143 31 Thomas Paul Hehle 13 5 Ccalton Louis Phillips - 9 13 9 31 Davis Paul Eye 16 6 24 Tygarts Valley Waitman Collins 10 7 4 27 Belington Jack Rhoades 2 2 1 6 Bayard Sonny Ours 0 2 0 2 Beverly Pete Ketterman _ 41 19 34 101 Kitzmiller Robert Barton _ _. 8 5 14 21 Thomas Tygar.s Valley Team Record 224 212 213 714 Belington Coalton Davis . .... SEASON SCHEDULE AND RECORD—1947-48 P.H.S. Opponent 46 48 40 28 14 33 49 33 23 36 37 36 34 37 54 34 45 59 31 31 28 27 36 28 52 56 40 41 40 38 39 31 40 47 54 38 57 45 Parsons and Thomas Game at Parsons Al the left on the Panther squar are: Paul Nestor, No. 50, Bud Hehle, Bernard Phillips (jumping), Bob Barton, and Pete Ketterman, No. 42. Referees—Joe Gilmore and John Shellton. To the right those on the Parsons squad are: Louis Phillips, Paul Nestor, Jack Gable (jumping), Bernard Phillips, and Paul Eye. Cheerleaders . .. Majorettes The Cheerleaders for Parsons High School are: Joanne Parsons—Senior, Effie Jane Pennington—Junior, Mickey Swearingen—Sophomore, Nancy Barb—Freshman. Nancy Barb is also a band majorette. Majorettes are: Jane Hamrick, Patty Goff, and Sally Ann English. Jane, Patty, and Sally Ann are majorettes for the Parsons City Band. The Band played for the games at Parsons during the season and for the sectional tournment held at Parsons. “Fats” Ryan is the leader of the band and Paige DiBacco is director. First Five in Basketball Jack Gable, Junior Forward Bernard Phillips, Senior Guard Lou.is Phillips, Senior Guard Paul “Dusty” Nestor, Senior Center Charles “Pete”Ketterman, Junior Forward Coach Homer Brooks Brief History of Basketball in Parsons High School The first coach in atheltics was in 1913-14 for football. The first coach for basketball and football was in 1915-16. H. F. McKenney in 1913 and G. B. Jo- liffe in 1915. Forrest G. Clark was coach in 1930-31 and remained through 1933- 34 year which was the year Parsons High School won the State Championship in Basketball. P.H.S. defeated Elkins in the final game of the tournament at Buck- hannon. Coach Homer Brooks came to Parsons High in 1945-46 as coach of all athletics. Last year and this year Parsons High reached the finals in the sectional tour- nament held at Parsons. Class Officers 1947-48 Senior Cabinet President------------------ Billy Baer Vice President ______________ James Shrout Secretary__________________ Bernard Phillips Treasurer ................... Louis Phillips Reporter ______________ Paul Nestor Hi torian _________ John Drew Blackburn Cheerleader Joanne Parsons Sponsors________________ Mary Alice Frum Pearl Randolph Freshman Cabinet President___________________ Nancy Auvil Vice President________ Jane Ann Griffith Secretary ________________ Dorothy Bava Treasurer ______________ Helen Felton Reporter ______ -.......... Deets Floyd Cheerleader_________________ Nancy Barb Sponsors _________________ Pauline Harris Chester Marshall Junior Cabinet President___________________ Jack Gable Vice President -...- David Gatrell Secretary __________________ Orlen Eye Treasurer__________ Betty Den McDonald Reporter ___________________ Dick Macey Historian______________ Jo Anne Blackburn Cheerleader........Effie Jane Pennington Sponsors----------------- Betty Pat Wilson Homer Brooks Sophomore Cabinet President .................... Don Good Vice President_____ Billy Patch Secretary ______________ - Polly Propst Treasurer ___________________ Harold Bible Reporter ______________ Mary Jo Langland Cheerleader .. Marjorie Ellen Swearingen Sponsors______________________Mary Kee Fred Butcher Grade Eight Cabinet President ______ Brady Lynn Stephenson Vice President_____________________Alice Harris Secretary ______________Jo Ellen Oaster Treasurer Maxine Phillips Reporter ____________ Mary Jane Dumire Song Leader______________________Roberta Cosner Cheerleaders_____________Madonna Bowley, Madonna Barr Sponsors ______________ Margaret Moore Evelyn Hamby Grade Seven Cabinet President_____________________________Jill Wolfe Vice President_________________Janet Bible Secretary _____________________Patty Roy Reporter _________________ Eddie McClain Sponsors _________________ Marie Lipscomb Grace Bright Cheat River at St. George, looking downs.ream: The countryside pictured is calm and peaceful now. It once was wild, un-camed—and would support only the deni- zens of the forest. They knew only tooth a n d claw as law—or might makes right—or the sur- vival of the strong. Through the combined efforts of many, over a lengthy time, Nature has been bent to man’s will, producing food, shelter and other necessities of life. May we take this, our heritage, and use it wisely for the benefit of generations as yet un- born; that the future may be as much better for them, as our times are and have been made for us, by those who lived, loved, sacrificed and suffered before us. Only by a full appreciation of this exchange, and a dedication to apply ourselves to carrying it for- ward, can We consider ourselves as having lived fully, completely and successfully— passing on improved conditions to the future even better than those with which we have been so richly endowed. Black water Falls: Symbolic of our life-long purpose is this unrivaled scenic gem. Flow- ing on from age to age it is a source of powerful inspiration. I s hidd n power indicates our de- t e r mination to push forward throughout o u r lifetime for the good of our fel- low men. Our aim is to emulate its deep, flood- born roar with our own lesser noise, seeking to control our sound and fury; putting our ener- gies rather into constructive ef- fort for better- ment of the peo- ple in Parsons, in Tucker County, in the State, the Nation—and the World. To this cause we sol- emnly dedicate our lives and tal- ents. Class History 1948 The Senior Class of Parsons High pulls back the curtains that have closed many exciting days in Pardons High School. We came to the high school as 7th graders and were under the guid- ance of Miss Lipscomb and Miss Bright. With the start of the 8th Grade Jim Shrout was elected President of the Class. Other offi- cers were—Vice President—Paul Hehle, Secre- tary and Treasurer—Claudine Shaffer, Cheer- leaders were Stanis Lee Baer and Katnerine Wilson. Miss Moore and Mrs. Hamby were spon- sors. During this year we worked hard and won the scrap drive. A party was held in the audi- torium, and the class dressed for the Hallowe’en custom. When we came to register our freshman year we were all starry-eyed and naturally a little nervous. We were all anxious to know who the new cheerleader would be. The job was finally settled for Joanne Parsons. Officers for this year were—President—Paul Hehle, Vice Presi- dent—Bill Baer, Secretary—Claudine Shaffer, Treasurer—Joanna Felton. Reporter—Stanis Lee Baer. Songleader—Audrey Harper. The sponsors that were elected were Edna Cornell, kditn Olson, and Mrs. Randolph. A party was the high light of this great year, and we wish to express our gratitude to Gladys Hehle for the fine work she did for the class in making preparations for the party. Due to the excellent work of the year before the class kept the same officers. Mrs. William Talbott and Earl Corcoran were selected as sponsors. Mr. Corcoran was the principal of Parsons High that year. Those out for football during their freshman and sophomore years were, “Dusty Nestor, Ber- nard Phillips, Bill Jones. Milliard Hilliard, Louis Pnillips, Kenneth Arbog st and Kelly Day. Waitman Collins was the manager. They showed great enthusiasm for basketball and those that reported for practice were, Lewis Roy. “Dusty” Nestor, Bernard Phillips, John Drew Blackburn. The manager was Waitman Collins. The upper ten included Audrey Harper, Jo Ann White. Joanna Felton. Laverna Cox. Jim Snrout, Verla Lipscomb, and Merl Lipscomb. A party was held this year. A play was pre- sented for the entertainment of the people and the cast was as follows—Audrey Harper, Louis Phillips, Laverna Cox, and Bob Pritt. Mary Lou Carr played the piano and the following took part in the music—Eula Bright, Bob Pritt, Ger- aldine Bishoff, Audrey Harper and Claudine Shaffer. At the end of the school term a picnic was held at Horseshoe Run. The class was in high spirit and entertainment was provided for every- one. The egg contest caused much excitement. At the beginning of the Junior Year we dis- covered that many of our classmates did not re- turn. Some were married and others just quit to work. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Randolph were elected as sponsors. We were very busy with the pop stand work. Officers were elected and it seemed that the boys held every office. President—Bill Baer, Vice President—Louis Phillips. Secretary— John Drew Blackburn, Treasurer—Bernard Phil- lips, Reporter—Jim Shrout, Historian— Dusty” Nestor. The colors were blue and white and the flower was the Sweet Pea. Among those in Glee Club were Audrey Harp- er, Eula Bright, Laverna Cox, Hester Hovatter, Verla Lipscomb, Vera Plum. Claudine Shaffer, Geraldine Johnson, Irene Dumire. Joyce Hebb, Delaine Bohon, Mary Lou Carr, Isabelle Roberts, Louella McDonald, Thelma Sponaugle, Kath- leen Moore. Mildred Sturm. Dorla Simmons. Wanda Coberly, Joanna Felton. Audrey Harper was the President in her junior year. Those elected into the National Honor Society in the junior year were Bernard Phillips, Bill Baer. Jo Ann White, and Joanna Felton. Many girls took part in the Tri-Hi-Y. They were Joanna Felton, Joan Arnold, Laverna Cox, Joanne Parsons, Isabelle Roberts, Dorothy Gil- more. Audrey Harper, and Claudine Shaffer. Peggy Phillips was the President in her junior year. The Hi-Y boasts many members of the sen- ior class. Bernard Phillips is the President and other members are Jim Shrout, Keith Hovatter, “Dusty” Nestor, Louis Phillips, John Drew Blackburn, Paul Hehle. Bill Shields. At the conclusion of the junior year the class gave a very elaborate banquet for the Senior Class. It was based on Ireland and the color scheme was in green and white. The young ladies looked very lovely in their gowns and their corsages. The boys were dressed in their suits and they were very outstanding. Dorothy Gilmore was the junior candidate for the Panther Queen. Miss DiBacco. the music instructor of Tuck- er County, selected a triple trio for Parsons High School. The Senior Class was well repre- sented as they had the largest number of girls. They were Audrey Harper, Joanna Felton, Claudine Shaffer, Joyce Hebb, Hester Hovatter, Laverna Cox, and Mary Lou Carr. The girls that reported for basketball practice were Dolly Cross, Dorothy Gilmore, Audrey Harper. Mildred Sturm, Eula Bright. Laverna Cox and Twila Crawford. Again the class went to Horseshoe for the picnic of the year. Everyone ate so much that we could hardly make it home after Lonny Ren- nix brought us back to Par ons. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph furnished enough hamburgers and hotdogs for all. Now we come to the big event. Our last and final year. How dignified we all felt when we came to register as seniors. We had 62 mem- bers at the beginning of the 47-48 school term. That was a big drop from the 120 we started out with as freshmen. Much time was spent getting ready when we heard Mr. Von Haven was considering taking our pictures. We can be proud to say that the entire class had their individual pictures taken on the date set and therefore caused no delay. Santa Claus brought our picture before Christ- mas and they made lovely presents. Miss Frum took over the big task of helping Mrs. Randolph with the work of our class. A slight change was made in the officers but it turned out that the boys still held the offices. The class elected Billy Baer as president, Jim Shrout as vice president, Bernie Phillips as secretary, Louis Phillips as treasurer. “Dusty” Nestor as reporter, and John Drew Blackburn as historian. The faculty picked the new members of the National Honor Society and the following were initiated—John Blackburn, “Dusty” Nestor, Paul As freshmen the class of 1943 had 117 en- rolled members. The number has decreased to 59 to graduate. As sophomores the class had as their leaders Paul Hehle, president; Billy Baer, vice presi- dent; Claudine Shaffer, secretary; Joanna Fel- ton, treasurer; Stanis Baer, reporter; Audrey Harper, songleader; Joanne Parsons, cheerlead- er; and Dorothy Talbott and Earl Corcoran, sponsors. In athletics the football roster includ- ed Bernard Phillips. Paul Nestor, Milliard Hil- liard. Louis Phillips, Kenneth Arbogast. Eddie Powers. Kelly Day, and Manager Waitman Col- lins. On the basketball team were Bernard Phillips, Louis “Essie” Roy, John Drew Black- burn, Paul Nestor, and Waitman Collins, man- ager. The upper ten students were Audrey Harper, Verla Lipscomb, Merl Lipscomb, Billy Baer, Hehle, Ross Stemple, Jim Shrout. Audrey Harp- er, Isabelle Roberts, Eula Mae Bright. Peggy Phillips. Verla Lipscomb, and Joanne Simmons. The seniors presented the Christmas program under the direction of Miss Frum and Mrs. Randolph. Those taking part in it were Billy Jones, Waitman Collins, Delaine Bohon, Ruby Watring, Joanne Simmons, Joanna Felton, Geraldine Bishoff, Audrey Harper, Mary Lou Carr, Joyce Hebb, Hester Hovatter. Louis Phil- lips, Jo Ann White, Paul Hehle. Bernard Phil- lips, Ross Stemple. “Dusty” Nestor. John Black- burn, Jim Shrout. Milliard Hilliard, and Billy Baer. In the popularity contest “Dusty” Nestor was voted the second handsomest boy in his junior year and Billy Baer the most courteous. “Dusty” was the captain of the football and basketball teams in his senior year. The yearbook staff was selected and the fol- lowing were on it—Billy Baer. Jim Shrout, Mil- liard Hilliard. Waitman Collins, Charles Pow- nell, JoAnn White. Audrey Harper, Joanna Fel- ton, Joyce Hebb, Hester Hovatter, Eula Bright, Mildred Sturm, Joanne Parsons. Peggy Phillips, Stanis Lee Baer, Bernard Phillips, Claudine Shaffer, Dolly Cross, Joanne Simmons, Wanda Varner, Marion Nestor, Kenneth Knotts. Louis Phillips. Dorothy Gilmore, James Phillips, Clin- ton Nestor, John Drewr Blackburn, James Miller, Verla Lipscomb, Ross Stemple. The members that have been foremo-t on the talent show s include Audrey Harper, Geraldine Bishoff. Paul Hehle, Bob Pritt, Mary Lou Carr, Susan Plum, Joyce Hebb. and Hester Hovatter. —Historians; John Drew Blackburn. Audrey Harper Louise Froman, Eddie Powers. Joanna Felton. Vernie Cox. Wanda Varner, JoAnn White, and Jim Shrout. In the Junior year the program for the high- light of the year, the Junior-Senior Banquet was: Irish Airs------------------------------- Junior Chorus Invocation Reverend Nelson Welcome Billy Ba?r, Pres., Junior Class Response Dick Higgs, Pres., Senior Class Group Singing Dinner Sextet Toast..................... __ jo Ann White Solo-------------------------- Mary Lou Carr Monologue -------------------- Joanna Felton Irish Jig Grand March______________________________ All Former years in PHS Taken From Yearbooks and Echo CLASS OF 1922 ANNOUNCING THE ECHO “This being the first issue of The Echo, we feel that it is our duty to explain what we pro- pose to make this paper and what we desire it to be.” In the first place we have established a paper because we believe that it will develop a bet- ter High School spirit, and bring the classes in- to closer relationship with each other. Editor. Harry Lambert; Associate Editor, Pauline Rightmire (now teaches Science in Parsons High); Associate Editor, Hubert Lake. CLASS OF 1923 The first year that Parsons High School awarded letters in athletics. Those to receive letters in football were, Captair Vachon. Lentz, Dickson Gable Goff, k Gatrell Chase.-?Harper. Phillips, Higgs corcoran, L. Arbogast, Griffith, and Mgrv Felton. In basketball those receiving letters were Capt.' Bailey. D. Arboga now attendance off- icer for Parsons Scho s), Felton . Lipscomb. Goff Vachon, and Mg£ Higgs. In track the lettej;men were Captain Bailey, D. Arbogast Feltony Dickson. Lentz, -Lipscomb. Freeman «Now Principal of Parsons High ?ilo- berts GoffjGablerGrey, and Mgrffshaffefr (Now teacher in Parsons High). “Here’s to dear old Parsons High The school that I attend; A pretty lass in the Commercial Class Made me flunk out in the end ’ CLASS OF 1925 “Parsons High won 5th place in the West Virginia State Track Meet at Morgantpwn. There were 39 schools represented and 140 par- ticipants. Ancile Gray won 1st place in both the mile and the half mile. “Diz” Goff took 4th place in the 440-yard dash. Charles Roberts took 5th place in the 220-yard dash. The Parsons Relay Team won 1st place and broke the State record. The members of the team were: Minear, Freeman, Goff, and Ro- berts.” f, CLASS OF 1926 Delvin Goff, captain of the football team. Harold Shaffer has served the track team a? manager. Edith Smith, editor of the Echo. Ken- neth Minear, assistant editor of the Echo. CLASS OF 1927 The bloom of youth was on her cheek There in the moonlight glow But how the bloom got on his lips We aren’t supposed to know. It suddenly occurred to the small boy scout, Robert Shrout, that he had neglected to per- form his daily good deed. He approached an old lady on the street corner and asked. May I ac- company you across this busy street?’’ “Why. of course, you may. you poor little boy. How long have you been waiting for someone to take you across?” Editor of the yearbook The Black Arrow was Helen Morrison; President of the cTassT Wil- bur Minear; Vice President, Turner Shrout (Jim Shrout, his son. is vice president of the class of 1948� . Rinkey Dinks Club, Travel Club, Be-A-Be 4-H Club. CLASS OF 1928 E. Q. B. Club, A. A. A. Club. Commencement exercises in the Victoria Theatre. The Black Arrow for 1928 has a list of all Alumni through 1927. The thirteen members of the 1913 class were Ethel Scott. Mable Ryan (Cunningham) Olive Wilt, Marie Robinson (Parmesano), Mar- tha Parsons, Alta Robinson (Stoops), Bess Mar- tin (Parsons), Lillian Stalnaker, Marie Stroup (Higgs), Ogdie Poling (Long), Paul Dudley. Clarence Barnes, and Ray Currance. Among the four members of the class of 1914 were Howard Higgs, John Kuh, Leslie Bennett, and Paul Musgrave. In 1915 there were twelve graduated. They were Pearl Randolph (present sponsor of the senior class), Howard Dudley, John H. Felton, (Joanna’s father—Joanna graduates in 1948 and is salutatorian of the class, her mother Atha Pifer (Felton) graduated in 1916), Ernest An- gelo. Clyde Kennedy, Rawlings Bissel, Cecil Stalnaker (present Vo-Ag teacher). Forrester Randolph, Luther Bennett, Violet Austin, Beat- rice Lentz (Shrout) and Freda Cole. CLASS OF 1930 Parsons High was without a paper until the year 1922. In January of that year Harold Dark- ey and Don Garber decided that P. H. S. was going to have a paper. From among the names “The Mountaineer.” “The Acropolis,” “The Tat- tler” and The Echo its name was selected. CLASS OF 1931 Editor Ronald Sheets and Assistant Editor Lake Phillips “Are we proud of our school? Sure,” we all answer. We are now a member of the North Central Association which is saying plenty! . . . CLASS OF 1932 Editor Jessie Lucke, Assistant editors Dorothy Stemple (Ross Stemple’s sister. Ross graduates in 1948� and Arthur Long. CLASS OF 1933 “Ghost House,” a play sponsored by the Par- sons Fire Company was presented at the Vic- toria Theatre. Parsons wins Davis Debate, One day the whole school got an idea that the school house was falling down. The commotion was found to be only Junior Spangler celebrating because he had passed all his classes. CLASS OF 1934 CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR IN BASKETBALL CLASS OF 1935 COURTESY CREED OF PARSONS HIGH We, who are students of Parsons High School, believe that our actions should be governed by courtesy always. We believe that it is extreme- ly important to be polite in a kind way. We be- lieve that our future will be determined largely by the habits we form now concerning courtesy. We believe that one cannot be liberally educat- ed without a practical knowledge of the laws of courtesy. We believe that one should medi- tate on tact, and thus gain an understanding oi courtesy. We believe that one should be con- siderate of the feelings and circumstance of others. We believe that our courtesy should include the halls, classes, library, assembly, en- tertainments. highways, stairs, and the home. We believe that we should want to be courteous and extend that desire to others. Therefore. wfe, as students of Parsons High take this inspiring task of courtesy at all times, in all places, and to all people. This courtesy creed was written by Lorren “Pooch Lambert and reproduced on the 30x18 cardboard by Dorothy Ours. The creed is now over the door in the P. H. S. Library. CLASS OF 1936 Editor of the Echo, Ruth Corrick and Assis- tant editor, William Riley. “The Echo was start- ed just fourteen years ago this month (Feb- ruary) while the present adviser (Mr. Shaffer) was a freshman in Parsons High School . . . ” CLASS OF 1937 Arthur “Whitey” Barr was high scorer for the Panthers in football. He was high point man for the state. He had 107 points for the season and was termed by the associated press the “Mountain-top Flash.” Eloise Flanagan repre- sented the High School in the Slate Chorus. CLASS OF 1938 Dorothy Ours wron the unanimous decision for the West Virginia State prize in the Ninth An- nual Gorgas Essay Contest. CLASS OF 1939 Cornerstone for new school is event of Sun- day afternoon. For once rain was a good omen It was the same kind of a day when the cor- nerstone of the present high school was laid, as the cornerstone of the new Parsons High School, Sunday, March 12, at the Miller Athletic Field.” CLASS OF 1940 Meredith Lambert was president and vale- dictorian of the class of 1940. CLASS OF 1941 Glenda Hebb (now Mrs. Chester Marshall) was valedictorian of the class. The High School Band under the direction of Karl Wilson played for the football games. CLASS OF 1942 Betty Pat Wilson and Patty Parsons sang a duet Elmer’s Tune” at the National Honor So- ciety Banquet.” CLASS OF 1943 “Coach Lambert’s Panthers defeated three teams in the sectionals to win the tournment. Parsons defeated Moorefield in the finals of that Tournament.” CLASS OF 1944 Hook, Line and Sinker!, was presented by the seniors for their class play. CLASS OF 1945 Frank Robinson, President of the senior class. Shirley Gilmore, valedictorian of the class and editor of the Echo. CLASS OF 1946 The class of 1946 published a yearbook for Parsons High School. Caroline Baker was vale- dictorian of the class. CLASS OF 1947 Dick Higgs. President of the class and editor of the yearbook. Copies of the Echo or a yearbook for 1924. 1927 and 1929 would be welcomed by the s pgl. At top—Dolly Shahan. a junior in Parson High School was chosen as queen of the Tucker County Fair for 1JM7. She presides with her flower girls. Marilyn Lanham and Phyllis Arment rout her crown hearer. Joseph Gillls; her ntt� ndant. Sally Ann English: her maids of honor with their escorts. Claudine Shaffer. JoAnne Blackburn Harry Wade. Jim Plum, and Ross Marteney; her own escort. Dale Bonn.-r. The princesses are Joyce Hebb Yvonne Ellis. Bessie Harr. Gladys Robinson. Velma Shahan. B tty Jo Kite, and M idge Harsh. Their 'escorts are Calvin Bo ion. Lewis Roy. Louis Phillips, and Junior Roy. Th.- scorts at.- members of the Parsons Volunteer Fire Dept Nanev Barb is the majorette at the 1« ft and Jane Hamrick and Patty Goff at the right. Part of the City Band led by •Fats” Ryan is at the right. Lower—The queen. Dolly Shahan. with her court. Velna Shahan (standing). Claudine Shaffer Gladys Robinson Betty Harr. Sally Ann English. JoAnne Blackburn, and Joyce Hebb. Picture was made at the luncheon honoring the queen, given by Mrs. Joseph K. Gill s. y4 mum v mo 3mm 'Jhe. c j-d.ve.’itliz.n ' out Z ade. ZJfiLi. IB00H iPoailsCz Smith’s Florist Sunset Inn Dr. Small Victoria Theatre Ours Garage D. E. Crosten, Sheriff Propst and Ketterman Greenlief Funeral Home Dorman Mills E. L. Moon Robert’s at Hendricks Kitchen Supply P. V. F. D. Parsons Advocate River City Club Rennix Grocery Parsons Motor Sales West Virginia Business College Nehi Tucker County Bank Student Book Guild Half Price Store Josten’s Ford’s Store Lemley Studios Minear’s Hardware The Tucker Democrat Wilfong’s Wilson Sporting Goods Barb’s Drug Store A. J. Phillips Insurance Agency Combs Plumbing Woman’s Club Gillis Motor Company Tannery Quoda Club Bryant Motors at Elkins Ada’s Flower Shop Kelly Foundry First National Bank Elkins Builders Supply Tucker County Hospital Davis Electrical Company Miller’s Hardware Cropp-Landis Bakery Pinney’s Store Colebanks in Elkins Parsons Greenhouse Baer’s in Elkins M and M Furniture Jack and Jill in Elkins Randolph Memorial Names written on “Write Your County Superintendent’s Office Name in P.H.S. History page | Compliments of RIVER CITY CLUB of Parsons ORGANIZED IN 1922 One of the Oldest Men’s Civic Organizations in the State Read Our Advertisements Patronize Our Advertisers Get the Rest CLASS OF 1948: Keep AMERICA God’s Promised Land. Grade 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 C. A. Roberts, Manager Hendricks, W. Va. PULLING FOR PARSONS HIGH! OURS GARAGE May the years you spend in Parsons High School be of value to you. your community, and your country. Signed: Sincerely, rJ.. Q on HatT£ 2 C7 r BRYANT MOTORS Compliments Cadillac Cars—White Trucks of Sales Service the Phone 171 Elkins, W. Va. Quoda Club ARTISTIC MEMORIALS In Leading Granites Always a Large Stock On Display Randolph Memorial Company Kelly Foundry and Machinery Company Parsons-Elkins Road Elkins, W. Va. Elkins, West Virginia Compliments Compliments of of M. M. FURNITURE TUCKER SHOP COUNTY HOSPITAL Upholstering Car Seats, Chairs, Couches, etc. and FURNITURE REPAIR Parsons, West Virginia Phone 111 ARMOUR LEATHER CO Nothin}? Takes the Place of Leather —insist on— Leather Soles and Heels O Gifts O Stationery Colebank Office Supply 304 Davis Avenue Elkins, West Virginia Cropp'Landis Bakery, Inc. Big Boy—Milk Maid Bread Jack and Jill “Cradle to Campus” Children’s Wear Third St. Elkins, W. Va. R. H. Landis Lumber—Hemlock, Pine, Poplar Dimension—Flooring Ready Mixed Concrete Complete Stock of Builders Supplies Elkins Builders Supply Co. Phone 640-641 Elkins, W. Va. Compliments of Davis Electrical Service K. H. “Happy” Davis Electrical Contractor Elkins, West Virginia 4 Compliments of Compliments BAER’S of Exclusive Women’s Wear A. F. Phillips Insurance Agency Elkins, West Virginia We Insure Everything Insurable Compliments of Compliments from Sheriff’s Office PINNEY’S D. E. Crosten, Sheriff C. W. Harvey, Deputy Sheriff Everything For The Farmer Kaiser—Frazer and Rototiller A Complete Line of Hardware Parsons Motor Sales Full Line of Feed We Serve With Pleasure Best Wishes from Davis Hardware Lambert’s Stores Davis, W. Va. Parsons Hardware Parsons, W. Va. Gillis Motor Company Parsons, W. Va. Packard —:— Dodge —:— Plymouth Best Wishes to the Class of ’48 Compliments Parsons Woman’s Club Organized 1916 Compliments of Parsons Vol. Fire Dept. The Biggest Little Fire Department In The State Compliments of Sunset Inn “The Talk of the Town” Parsons W. Va. Paul “Buck” Ketterman, Mgr. The Tucker County Bank “The Friendly Bank” Established 1900 Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ADA’S FLOWER SHOP Corsages—Flowers For All Occasions Compliments from Phone 136 Parsons, W. Va. The Half Price Stores “Famous for Savings” Barb’s Drug Store The Rexall Store Other Stores In Maryland, Pennsylvania and Other Parts of Students Headquarters West Virginia Parsons, W. Va. Greetings FORD’S STORE from Groceries—Meats Fresh Vegetables M. J. SMALL Phone 66 We Deliver • Compliments Protect Your Health With Proper Plumbing of and Heating ERNEST L. MOON COMBS PLUMBING AND HEATING CO. Roofing — Sheet Metal — Spouting High School Graduates ... If you are interested in preparing for a good bus- iness position in minimum time, we in- vite you to investigate W. V. B. C. ac- celerated Business Courses. Veterans eligible under G. I. Bill. Summer sessions. Limited enrollment. Experienced instructors. Write for cat- Parsons, West Virginia alog. West Virginia Business College T. B. Cain, President Drink Royal Crown Cola Clarksburg West Virginia ! Best By Taste Test i Manufactured by School Photographs THE NEHI BOTTLING CO. Thomas, W. Va. THE LEMLEY STUDIOS SMITH’S FLORISTS Member of F. T. D. I Flowers Anywhere by Wire Stephens City, Virginia ; Phone 60x3 Parsons, West Virginia i i 1 4� Best Wishes to STEWART’S APPLIANCE Class of 1948 STORE VICTORIA THEATRE General Electric Appliances Magic Chef Ranges THE KITCHEN SUPPLY J. L. English Coleman Floor Furnaces Groceries Meats Produce Parsons, West Virginia Phone 132 THE PARSONS ADVOCATE Advertising — Commercial Printing Phone 33 THE TUCKER DEMOCRAT Advertising — Office Furniture and Supplies Phone 117 Minear’s Store International Harvester Tractors Compliments Farm Machinery of General Hardware Dorman Mills GREENLIEF Dress Materials FUNERAL Blankets HOME Write for Samples Sales Room at Mill Compliments of Wishing Each and Every RENNIX’S FOOD STORE Senior the Greatest of Success Parsons, West Virginia WILFONGS Compliments of PARSONS GREENHOUSE Parsons, West Virginia “Flowers for Every Occasion” Phone 24 I I • ' TWENTY YEARS AGO by THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK The accompanying advertisement appeared in “THE BLACK ARROW” the first yearbook ever published by PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL That sound advice is just as appropriate today as it was twenty years ago. What will YOU be doing twenty-one years from this date? The First National Bank Parsons, W. Va. The Wilson Hardware Co. Distributors of MAC GREGOR-GOLDSMITH ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 30 N. Mechanic Street Cumberland, Maryland PROPST AND KETTERMAN CLOTHING STORE Men’s—Boy’s—Ladies’ Wear Front Street Parsons, W. Va. JOSTEN’S Since 1897 Fine Class Rings Announcements—Awards Representative: Claude R. Linger Burnsville, West Virginia THE STUDENT BOOK GUILD 221 Fourth Ave. New York 3, N. Y. Reading Builds Character Let this be our FAREWELL for 1948. Keep the SLYVAN- IAN year after year so that it will always lead back to P. H. S. “Silvan historian, who canst thus express a flowery tale more sw'eetly than our rime.” —THE SYLVANIAN STAFF