Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1949 volume:

arsons High School Seniors of 1949 Present P- H- S. 'HANDBOOK A guide to Parsons Hitfh School for all interested has been printed under the supervlsion of Mr. Freeman and Miss Frum. The name of the guide is “Student Guide Handbook of Parsons High School.” There are extra copies in the principal’s office. WE EXTEND THANKS . . . to all who helped to make possible the Yearbook for 1949, THE SYLVANIAN III, especially Photographer E. J. Von Haven Ranger Ralph Rowland Publisher Ken McClain —The Class of 1949 of P. H. S. SYLVANIAN STAFF Editor—David Gatrell Assistant Editors Sally Ann English, Mary Anna Gilmore, Mary McVicker, Laverna Kellar Business Editors Hazel Kerr, Winnie Plum, Effie Jane Pennington, Jack Rhoades, Lester Mullenex Art—Dick Macey, Jo Ann Blackburn, Orlen Eye Pub.icity—Patty Goff, Margaret Ellen Barb Athletic- Billy Wingfield, Mary Anna Gilmore, Jack Gable, Paul Eye, Charles KeLtermm Activities Fred Simmons, Susan Vachon, Mary McVicker, thatha McDonald, Donnie Poling Class Reporters—Seniors: Mary Anna Gi more, Sally Ann English. Juniors: James Robinson. Sophomores: Vern Shaffer. Freshmen: Malora Knotts. Eighth Grade: William Sturm. SeventhGrade: Nancy Donalds Typists—Carla Miller, Sally Ann English, Juanita Loughry, Maragret Ellen Barb, Wanda Miller, Josphine Hehle Copyreader—Ruth Mullenax Proofreaders—Patty Goff, Dolly Shahan Sponsors—Betty Pat Willson, Homer Brooks Adviser—Mary Alice Flum SPONSORS HOMER BROOKS B. S., Physicial Education, West Virginia University History . . . Coach Sponsor, Class ’49 BETTY PAT WILLSON B. S., West Virginia Institute Technology Commercial Sponsor, Class ’49 ADVISER MARY ALICE FRUM A. M., West Virginia University English . . . Latin Journalism . . . Guidance Sylvanian Adviser TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOL OFFICIALS Tucker County Superintendent—Raardon Cup- pett, Thomas, West Virginia Assistant County Superintendent—Jason Wol- ford, Parsons, West Virginia BOARD President—E. F. Creegan. Davis, West Virginia Members—Delvin K. Goff, Parsons, W. Va. Ben Thompson, Davis, W. Va. John R. Yeager, Thomas, W. Va. Ray Jenkins. St. George, W. Va. Ronald Hockman, Parsons, W. Va. MAURICE M. FREEMAN A. B., M. A., Potomac State West Virginia University, U. S. Air Navigation School, Guidance Education, Columbia University P. H. S. FACULTY GRACE BRIGHT A B . DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE PAULINE HARRIS DRAMATICS. KING'S SCHOOL A 0., W V U. MARIE LIPSCOMB A B.. DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE SALLI E ENGLISH A B.. DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE PAIGE DiBACCO ARMENTROUT B M . EASTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, N Y. COMBS PEARL RANDOLPH A B . SALEM COLLEGE J W. JONES A. B . A M . W. V. u. c. w SCHOONOVER B S.. PHYSICAL EDUCATION. DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE H W PARSONS S N, COLLEGIATE ELEMENTARY. STATE TEACHERS. COLLEGE ELEMENTARY. A C. AND H. E . D % VIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE F C BUTCHER A O . SHEPHERD COLLEGE MARY W KEE A B . NEW RIVER STATE COLLEGE C M STALNAKER B. S . AGRICULTURE A M .J . V. U. HAZEL HULL HOME ECONOMICS A B.. SHEPHERD COLLEGE EVELYN HAMBY A. B , WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE G. K HENRY M A . W V U RSI. E.. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. W V U. H W SHAFFER A B.. FAIRMONT STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE M A . W V. U. LOUISE WILLIAMS A B.. WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN ' -LEGE OFFICERS and HONOR STUDENTS DAVID GATRELLr—Slim . . . Drugstore . . . “The Voice ’ Echo Staff. Glee Club. Hi-Y. Bcw Tie. N.H.S.. Sylvanian Editor, Who’s Who. President Stu- dent Council, President Senior Class. Vice Presi- dent in Junior year. JOANNE BLACKBURN—“Red . . . Bashful . . . Studious Valedictorian. 4-H. Secretary Tri-Hi-Y, Triple Trio, President Glee Club. Art Editor Sylvanian. Vice President N.H.S.. Office. Who’s Who. B.G.B.. Home Ec. WANDA MILLER—“Hifik” . . . Athletic . . . On?- of-Tnree Saluta tcrian, 4-H. Tri-Hi-Y. Glee Club. Basket- ball. Drama Club. Class Plays. Sylvanian Sta f. Echo Staff. Home Ec. JACK GABLE—“Reel” . . . Einstein . . . Captain 4-H. Sylvanian Staff. Vice President Senior Class. President N.H.3., Who's Who. Captain Basketball. President Hi-Y. Football. All-Letter. Softball. MARY ANNA GILMORE—‘Pete” . . ' Brown Eyei . . . Basketball Glee Club. Tri-Hi-Y. 4-H. Basketball. Assistant Editor Sylvanian. Softball. Echo Editor. N.H.S. SALLY ANN ENGLISH—“Be: nie ’ . . . Talent . . . Tiny President Glee Club. President 4-H. President Tri-Hi-Y. N.H.S.. Triple Trio. Basketball. Dra- ma. Home Ec. Sylvan an Assistant Editor. Tr'o, Vice President B.G.B.. Office. Who’s Who. Ma- jorette. LAVERNA COX KELLAFf— Momma . . . Married . . . Kenny Tri-Hi-Y. 4-H. Glee Club. Basketball. Assistant Editor Sylvanian. SUSAN VACHON—Jim . . . Talkative . . . Pretty Hair 4-H. Treasurer Tri-Hi-Y. Drama Club. N.H.S.. Talent Show, Basketball. Track. Sylvanian Staff. ORLEN EYE—Shape ... Lester . . . Temper Tri-Hi-Y. N.H.S., Softball. Secretary Senior Class. ROBERT OURS—“Goof . . . Sax . . . Thomas Treasurer Senior Class. Hi-Y. 4-H, All-Letter. Bow Tie. Band. Talent Show. Football. Basket- ball. P.V.F.D. RICHARD MACEY—“Dick” . . . Mischievous . . . Casanova . . . Athlefe F.F.A.. Track. Football. Basketball. N.H.S., Clas Reporter. EFFIE JANE PENNINGTON—“Fluffy Jane Up- ington . . . “Montrose” . . . Cheers Cheerleader. Tri-Hi-Y. All-Letter. 4-H, Office. Cla s Plays, Basketball, N.H.S.. Echo Staff. Sylvanian Staff. FRED SIMMONS—Mischievous . . . Sociable . . . “Cedric” Secretary F.F.A., Hi-Y. Football. Softball. Basketball, Class Plavs. JOSEPHINE HEHLE—“Tub” . . . One-of-Three . . . Ring 4-H. Tri-Hi-Y. Glee Club. Basketball. Class Plays. Sylvanian Staff. Echo Staff, Home Ec. JUANITA LOUGHRY—Quiet . . . Library . . . Sincere Glee Club, B.G.B., Library. Minstrel. Sylvanian Staff. KENNETrt HOVATTER— Digger” . . . “Red” . . . Witty Football. Hi-Y. Echo Staff. Basketball. JACK RHOADES —“Hopper” . . . “Barr” . . . “Romeo Football Captain Senior Year. Basketball. Track. MARY MCVICKERc—’Gilbert III ... Voice . . . Clothes 4-H President Junior Year. Glee Club. Drama, N.H.S.. Office. Library, Who’s Who. Echo Staff. Sylvanian Sta f. MARGARET ELLEN BARB—One-of-Three . . . Homemaker . . . Smiles Home Ec. 4-H. Glee Club. Tri-Hi-Y. B.G.B., Basketball, Softball. Cla :s Plays. ROBERT BARTON—Casanova . . . “Bobby” . . . Neat Hair-do Basketball. Football. All-Letter. Hi-Y. 4-H. Echo Staff. Track. Softball. F.F.A. DONNIE POLING—Abigail . . . Ladies Man . . . Sports Football. Basketball, Track. N.H.S.. Hi-Y. F.F.A., All-Letter. Assemblies. WINNIE PLUM—“Kenny” . . . Tiny . . . Actress Tri-Hi-Y. 4-H. B.G.B.. Class Plays. i s p s GERALD SHAHAN—Snappy Eyes . . . G rl Shy . . . Location F.P.A.. Softball, Horse hoes. MARTHA MCDONALD—Tall . . . Active . . . Fun- loving Tri-Hi-Y, Glee Club. Basketball. Class Reporter, Triple Trio, B.G.B., Drama. DORLA SIMMONS—Fun . . . Loving . . . ‘Army” B.G.B.. Junior Tri-Hi-Y. Home Ec. JAMES KISNER — Religious . . . Friendly . . . Farmer DALE STILES—Swell Guv . . . Sincere . . . Good Worker F.F.A.. Softball, Horseshoes, Volley Ball. As- semblies. CAROLE HOCKMAN — “Shortv . Quiet . . Red Hair Home Ec. Junior Tri-Hi-Y. Assemblies. ALLAN BONNER—“Red” . . . Shy . . . Dry Fork Softball, Future Farmers of America. ROY CARR—Cute . . . Virginia . . . Strength F.F.A.. Track. HOWARD SMITH—“Snuffy” . . . Carefree . . . Western F.F.A.. Softball. Basketball. Vo-Ag. CLAUDE LOUGHRY—Heard . . . Bull Run . . . Artictic F.F.A., Horseshoes. LEWIS CARR—Smooth . . . Dependable . . . Quiet F.F.A., Softball. DOLLY SHAHAN—Owens . . . Queenie” . . . Ring President 4-H, Treasurer Tri-Hi-Y. Track. Soft- ball. O.fice, Most Courteous in 1948. Queen Daphne II. Prettiest Girl 1948. MASIL RAY— Dave ’ . . . Smile . . . Pe ite WILLIAM STURM—Tall . . . Baseball Pitcher . . . Acting Basketball. Class Plays. F.F.A.. Track. Softball. Horseshoes. Volley Ball. OTIS FANSLER—Line Star . .'. Bashful . . . Slim Football, All-Letter, Hi-Y, F.F.A.. Track, Soft- ball. HAZEL KERR—Denver . . . Hill’s . . . Eyes Tri-Hi-Y. Band. Class Plays. Softball, Echo Staff. Sylvanian Staff. EUGENE BOHON— 880 ... St. George . . . Timid Track. F.F.A. CARL CASTO—St. George . . . Shy . . . Blondie F.F.A. VERN SHAFFER—Deep Voice . . . Cute . . .Stu- dious 4-H. Class Plays, Public Speaking. Sylvanian Staff. FRANK MOORE—Jo.ly . . . Slim . . . ‘ Baker” Football. Basketball. Horseshoes. p s. s PATTY GOFF—Charles . . . Peroxide . . . Major- ette N.H.S., Glee Club. Tii-Hi-Y. Triple Trio. B.G.B , Echo Staff. Sylvanian Staff. 4-H, Basketba.l, Majorette. CHARLES KYER—“Pat” . . . Taxie . . . Poolroom Hi-Y, Football. Basketball, All-Letter, Class Sofiball. Class Assemblies. 4-H. P.V.F.D. LEE JOHNSON—Girls . . . Mustache . . . Ford V-8 F.F.A.. Track. DARWIN KISNER—Mischievous . . Grins . . . Carefree HARRY HINKLE—Shy . . . Good Looks . . . Sin- cere F.F.A. KENNETH MYERS—“Rowlesburg” . . . Friendly . . . Smiles F.F.A.. Vice Preident Hi-Y. Softball. Hot, Lunch. HAROLD WAMSLIY—“Dec” . . . Curls . . . Smart F.F.A.. Softball. 100 per cent Spelling Test. MARY ALMA PRICE—Bashful . . . Pretty Eyes . . . Team Work B.G.B . Soltball. JAMES ROBINSON—Wavy Hair . . . Swell Guy . . Dependable Scftball, F.F.A., Volley Ball. LESTER MULLEN AX—“Eye” . . . Shy . . . “Ch v- ie’ F.F.A., Sylvanian Staff. RUTH MULLENAX—••Mauzy” . . . Dimples . . . Engaged Heme Ec. Glee Club. 4-H, Softball. Basketball. Sylvanian Staff. Assistant Editor Echo. MALORA KNOTTS — Reserved . . . Willing . . . Smiles Office. Home Ec. BILLY WINGFIELD—A “Parson s’ Fan . . . Capable Football. Track. Hi-Y, N.H.S., F.F.A. PAUL EYE—“Sprigg ’ . . . Nancy . . . Cute Basketball. Football. Hi-Y, F.F.A., All-Letter. Echo Staff. NANCY DONALDS — Quiet . . . Dancing . . . “Poochie” Glee Club, Tri-Hi-Y, B.G.B. CARLA MILLER—“Carr’’ . . . Helpful . . . Cour- teous N.H.S.. President B.G.B.. Basketball. Transferred from Conemaugh Township. Y-Teens, Senior High Choir. MELVIN BAKER—Blushes . . . Blond . . . Capable F.F.A. CHARLES KETTERMAN—Football . .Poolroom . . . Mary Anna F.F.A.. Basketball. Football. Track. Softball. All- Volley-Ball Team. Second highest scorer in the state in football in 1948. GEORGIA HARSH—Willard . . . Friendly . . . Will- ing Office WILDA JEAN LOUGHRY— Dumire . . . Little . . . Engaged B.G.B. i� H S KENNETH ARBOGAST—Mlchevious . . zark . . . Carefree Mo- P. H S. 4-H, F.P.A. MARY LOU CARR—Musical . . . Popular . . . Lovable Softball, Tri-Hi-Y, Glee Club, Basketball, Track. Triple Trio, B.G.B., Trio. BERKLEY DIGMAN—Farmer . . . Economist . . . Woman-hater F.F.A. CLARENCE SPONAUGLE—Quiet . . . Belington . . . “Currey” Transfer from Belington High CLASS HISTORY OF 1949 In 1945-46 the class of ’49 was com- posed of 105 students. The officers for our first year were: President, Jack Gable; Vice President, Helen Baker; Secretary, Orlen Eye; Treasurer, Edith Sponaugle; Reporter, David Gatrell; Cheerleader, Effie Jane Pennington; and Sponsors, Mary Carroll and Homer Brooks. Freshmen members on the Junior High Basketball Team were Jack Gable, Pete Ketterman, Milton Arnold, Jack Gil- more, Bob Barton, Jack Rhoades, Ford Barr, and Sonny Ours. Jack Gable and Jack Gilmore also substituted for the regular high school team. They were wed represented at football practice by Charles Kyer, Jack Gable, Jack Gil- more, Sonny Ours, Eddie Powers, Pete Ketterman, Jack Rhoades, Kenneth Ho- vatter, Dale Nester, and Ford Barr. The class also engaged in other activi- ties with seven in Band, fifteen in Glee Club, fourteen in 4-H, twenty-five in F. F. A., and eight in Junior Tri-Hi-Y. The Sophomore year started with a drop in enrollment from 105 to 97. A change was made in officers, this year’s choice being: President, Jack Gil- more; Vice President, Mary McVicker; Secretary, Martha McDonald; Treasurer, Irene Credel; Historian, JoAnne Black- burn; Reporter, Dick Macey; Cheer- leader, Effie Jane Pennington, and Sponsors, Mary Carroll and Homer Brooks. This year on the football team were: Captain, Pete Ketterman, Sonny Ours, Jack Gable, Jack Rhoades, Jack Gil- more, Bob Barton, Lewis Sponaug e, Truman Phillips, and Kenneth Hovatter. Basketball players were Jack Gable, and Jack Gilmore on the regular team and Pete Ketterman, Sonny Ours, Jack Rhoades, and Bob Barton on the re- serves. The Sophomore girls won the class basketball tournament with the fol- lowing players: Mary Anna Gilmore, Patty Goff, Wanda Miller, Josephine Hehle, Nancy Purkey, Joan Roy, Ruth Mullenax. At least six members of the class were on the Honor Roll this year and there w’ere eleven in Tri-Hi-Y, three in Hi-Y, thirteen in Glee Club, three in Triple Trio, two in Drama Club, fourteen in 4-H and seven out for Track. The class was a little more active this year and their float tied for first place in the parade sponsored by the Memorial Park Organization. Both boys and gir's placed first in the class basketball tour- nament. The Junior year also showed a de- crease in enrollment from the previous years. Officers for this year were: President. Jack Gable; Vice President, David Gatrell; Secretary, Orlen Eye; Treasurer, Betty Don McDonald; Historian, JoAnne Blackburn; and Sponsors, Betty Pat Wil- son (Miss Carroll having resigned) and Homer Brooks. This was a very important year and everyone was busy raising money and planning for the Junior, Senior Banquet. The theme used was the “Stork Club,” and much time was spent decorating for it. The class still was out in sports with Charles Kyer, Kenny Hovatter, Pete Ket- terman. Jack Gable, Bob Barton, Jack Rhoades, Kelly Day, and Truman Phil- lips in football and Bob Barton, Paul Eye, Jack Rhoades, Pete Ketterman, and Jack Gable in basketball. The representation in clubs was high, with the following: Tri-Hi-Y, Wanr’a Miller, Josephine Hehle, JoAnne Black- burn, Sally Ann English, Nancy Donalds, Dolly Shahan, Winnie Plum, Mary Mc- Vicker, Effie Jane Pennington, Margaret Barb, Patty Goff; Hi-Y, Dave Gatrell. Jack Gable, Bob Barton, Donnie Poling, and Jack Rhoades; Glee Club, Mary Mc- Vicker, Betty Don McDonald, Patty Goff, Margaret Barb, Ruth Mullenax, Mary Anna Gilmore, JoAnne Blackburn, Nancy Donalds, Sally Ann English, Wan- da Miller, Josephine Hehle, Jean Davis, Martha McDonald, Joan, Roy and Nola Nestor. They had several members in Drama Club. 4-H, F. F. A., B. G. B„ All-Letter Club, Track and the four members elect- ed to the National Honor Society were: Jack Gable, JoAnne Blackburn, Sally Ann English, and Effie Jane Pennington. The lass placed second in the class basketball tournament this year. The Senior year started with an en- rollment of 72, but decreased to 66 graduates. This was the most exciting year of all. The class rings were ordered in the Junior year, but we still had to order calling cards, large and small pictures, and graduation announcements.. Most of the boys, by this time, had served three or four years in sports and service sweaters were given to Jack Gable, Jack Rhoades, Bob Barton, Pete Ketterman, and Paul Eye. Other boys out for football and basket- ball were William Sturms, Dick Macey, Charles Kyer, Otis Fansler, Kenneth Ho- vatter, Donnie Poling, and Billy Wing- field. Those in the various organizations were: Hi-Y, Bob Barton, Jack Gable, Donnie Poling, Dave Gatrell, Paul Eye, Otis Fansler, Charles Kyer, Kenneth Myers, Sonny Ours, Jack Rhoades, Fred Simmons, Billy Wingfield, Kenneth Ho- vatter; Tri-Hi-Y, Sally Ann English, Su- san Vachon, JoAnne Blackburn, Mary Anna Gilmore, Ruth Mullenax, Patty Goff, Winnie Plum, Effie Jane Penning- ton, Mary McVicker, Dolly Shahan; Drama Club, Sally Ann English, Susan Vachon; Glee Club, Sally Ann English, JoAnne Blackburn, Wanda Miller, Jose- phine Hehle, Mary Anna Gilmore, Ruth Mullenax, Patty Goff, Dave Gatrell, Martha McDonald, Mary Lou Carr, Nancy Donalds, Mary McVicker; Na- tional Honor Society, Jack Gable, Jo- Anne Blackburn, Sally Ann English, Ef- fie Jane Pennington, Susan Vachon, Mary McVicker, Dave Gatrell, Orlen Eye, Billy Wingfield, Margaret Barb, Dick Macey, Malora Knotts, Donnie Pol- ing, Mary Anna Gilmore, Patty Goff; 4-H, Sally Ann English, Josenhine Hehle, Susan Vachon, Margaret Ellen Barb, Wanda Miller, Jack Gable, Dolly Sha- han, Sonny Ours; B. G. B., Sally Ann English, Mary Lou Carr, JoAnne Black- burn, Winnie Plum, Mary Anna Gilmore, Nancy Donalds. Unlike former years the class of ’49 voted to change the order of graduation. Instead of the usual number of speeches, only three were given and the rest of the program was filled in with music. Those ranking highest in the class were: Vale- dictorian. JoAnne Blackburn; Salutatori- am Wanda Miller, Mary Anna Gilmore, Susan Vachon, Malora Knotts, Jack Gable, Verney Kellar, Sally Ann Eng- lish, and Josephine Hehle. Graduation was May 26, 1949, and so ends our four year journey. President Don Good Vice President Don Roberts Secretary Shirley Barton Treasurer Cheerleader Joe Moore Marjorie Swearingen Reporter nna Jean Woodham Sponsors Mary Kee Fred Butcher Songleader Mary Alice Miller JUNIORS First Row— Raymond Wilson Allen Mart±n Allen Famler Harry Knotts Kenneth Barr Leon Kelly James Felton Bob Whife Harold Bible Robert Lambert Frank Smith Guy Owens Second Rcw— Mary Virginia Lewis Nancy Oliver Mickey Swearingen Joe Moore Shirley Ann Barton Don Good Don Roberts Anna Jean Woodham Doris Roberts Lorene Phillips Joann Somerville Third Row— Gecrg'a Watring Polly Propst Marian White Joyce Wiles Geneva Knotts Velma Shahan Mary Ailce Miller Gladys Robinson Retha Kimble Dorothy Bonner Otta Sue Hedrick Jean Kalar Alice Fankhauser Susan Nestor Mary Loughry Annetta Cline Elizabeth Kerr Nellie Auvil Donna Wingfield Maysel Carr Loretta Myers Loraine Loughry Mr. Butcher Fourth Row— Mrs. Kee Kenneth Jones Dennis Bonner Wallace Densel Vernon Parsons Dave Cosner Warren Smith Delton Knotts Theron Stemple John Shannon Frank Mullenax Paul Mateer Walter Plum Earnest Liller Fifth Row— Ronald Good Eddie Powers Shorty White Clyde Loughry Kenny Poling Junior Kisamore Hugh Shingleton James Swisher Truman Phillips Berlin Sponaugle Jack Mullenax Not Shown in Picture— Alton Carr Donald Goff Vivian Harper Jack Hockman Johnny Hovatter Verda Knotts Raymond Loughry Carol Parsons Bill Patch Kenneth Pittman Pete Sherman Lane Spessert President Phil Wolf Vice President • Secretary Charles Eye Edwin Booth Treasurer Cheerleader Carl Bible Nancy Barb Reporter Songleader Norma Collett Sponsors Pauline Harris Harold Parsons Class Colors Flower Green and White Sweetpea Motto—Don’t Stop at the Top, Keep Climbing S 0PH0MORES First Row— Forest Sponaugle Richard Mullenax Paul McDonald Blair Smith Deets Floyd Theodore Turner Ted Hedrick Charles Frazenbaker Jason Miller Jimmy Simmons Bill Murphy Allen Hedrick Rodney Burns Clyde Bell Second Row— Bonnie Bonkhe Judy Gable Nancy Auvil Carl Bible Nancy Barb Charles Eye Phil Wolf Edwin Booth Norma Collett Anna Lee Bishoff Wanda Bennett Jane Hamrick Bernettie Pennington Third Row— Pauline Harris Carol Sherman Joyce Smith Justine Campbell Marie Shaffer Eva Moore Marian Kelley Sarah Harris Dorothy Phillips Susan Barr Mary Hebb Helen Felton Betty Lou Parsons Leona Knotts Helen Owens Darlene Nestor Marian Nestor Betty Carr Jean Fraley Rosalie Shahan Wilda Sponaugle Texie Hebb Harold Parsons Fourth Row— Davie Heckler Granville White Dale Johnson Howard Pinney Earl Vest Frank Moore Kenneth Day Elton Dodd Delbert Waybright Melford Hebb Joseph Long Jimmie Goff Rilie Strawderman Ralph Nestor Philip Pownell Junior Waybright James Baker Melvin Cooper Fifth Row— Annabel Phillips Anna Lou Sturms Helen Harsh Nola Martin Roeda Miller Lelah Long Beulah Lipscomb Lorraine Kisamore Betty Watring Margaret Roy Betty Jane Judy Katherine Watring Dorothy Bava Emma Bonner Opal Knotts Jane Ann Griffith Mary Mateer Margie Kimble Susie Mateer Joan Foster Barbara Johnson Naral Calvert Francie Close Oliva Carrico Not Shown in Picture— Mary Fridly Geraldine Hecklar Eddie Kimble Wilda Bohon Eugene Carr Sylvia Cross Ruth Poling Theron Stemple Nola Martin President Vice President Brady Lynn Stephenson Jo Ellen Oaster Secretary Robert Plum Treasurer Deloris Reel Cheerleader Madonna Barr Historian Richard Kisner Sponsors Hazel Hull Walter Jones FRESHMEN F.rst Row— Harold Bright Thomas Bollinger Max McDonald Kenneth Goff Benjamin Carwell Douglas Kimble Murl Nestor Ellery Bonner Jack Snyder Joseph Kisamore Danny Booth Billy Hamby Edward Turner Ronald Wingfield Alva Knotts Allan Judy Second Row— Jackie Campbell Gloria Simpson Josephine Kisamore Goldie Bonner Virginia Barb Robert Plum Madonna Barr Jo Ellen Oaster Brady Lynn Stephenson Madonna Bowley Deleris Reel Jo Etta Kimble Beulah Hebb Marv Jane Dumire Pauline Harsh Hazel Hull Third Row— Walter Jones Lulubelle Allen Nancy Hanna Donna Somerville Betty Pittman Marguerite Fankhair er Alice Harris Twila Wratchford Pearl Faye Simmons Carol Lynn Lewis Roberta Swartz Anna Nestor Lois Raines Vera Moore Peggy Swisher Dorcas Sturm Maureen Sturm Cecilia Hile Colleen Barkley Ruth Turner Patty Baker Virginia Credal Freddie Sponaugle Evelyn Blair Roberta Cosner Mary Beck Ruth King Fourth Row— Junior Johnson Don Snyder Don Nestor Jimmy Collins Wallace Allen Jerry Watring Frank Calvert James Propst Eugene Kepner Lyle Loughry Richard Kisner Jackie Liller Richard Lewis Alan Wolfe Joe Pifer George Miller Millard Nine Herbert Knotts Alan Taylor Bill Hedrick Charles Cassidy Fifth Row — Yvonne Spessert Johanna Hedrick Donna Alkier Gayline Styles Annie Hedrick Betty Van Pelt Ella Simmons Carol Wiles Harry Good Tommy Brown Jack Elsay Richard Dumire Erwin Bohon Rex Bohon Deyon Henthome Ray Adams Ralph Ball Virgil Moore Orvil Carr Nina Shaffer Bonnie Henline Maxine Phillips Rose Ann Hedrick Jean Ray Betty Barr Enid White Anna Nestor Florence Woodham Not Shown in Picture— Janet Arnold Thomas Bolinger Ernest Carr Wanda Cross Leah Henthome Richard Hinkle Richard Kisner Adelene Knotts Robert Metz Grover Mullenax David Poling Riley Strawderman Billy Swartz Vice President Janet Bible President Jill Wolfe Secretary Martin Ferguson Treasurer Ronnie McDonald Cheerleaders Patty Roy Grace Poling Reporter Eddie McClain Sponsors Evelyn Hamby Louise Williams GRADE VIII First Row— Dale Myers Jerry Kyer Bobby Bishoff Cecil Sponaugle Harold Kelly Eugene Stephenson Billy Hill Ocie Lipscomb Doyle Waybright Eugene Roy Second Row— Mrs. Hamby Gertrude Jones Deloris Hinebaugh Nancy Tahaney Grace Pcling Patty Roy Janet Bible Jill Wolfe Martin Ferguson Eddie McClain Ronny McDonald Jeanie Isner Betty Phillips Joan Pitzer Third Row— Alston Phi.lips Yvonne Berry Pat Barr Rutn Curry Doyle Penn ngtor Lola Cross Ernie Phillips Betty Lambert Joe Gainer Ada Bell Lycliter Bob Auvil Mary Wilfong Frank Martin Eva M Her Billy Murphy Joan Booth Fifth Row- Jeanette Lcughry Frank Poling Wilma Shaw Ernie Vest Mary Froman Keith Phillips Virginia Wilmoth Roy Harper Card Copeland Don Evans Estrella Hebb Phil Parsons Lucy Nelson Don Bennett Stella Amie Terry Nestor Ida West Scnny Wilfong Dessie Wilson Beldon Long Carol Arbogast James Good Judy Baer Ronny Loughry Deleris Philips Louise Williams Not Shown in Fourth Row— Jack Felton Don Loughry Virginia Combs Frank Oldaker Vonda Phillips Vice President President Secretary Janet Sue Shrout Howard Moore Curry Phillips Treasurer Reporter Carol Goss Phillip Higgs Cheerleaders Song Leaders Sponsors Elizabeth Bennett Phillip Long Marie Lipscomb Bonnie Kimble Gail Parsons Grace Bright Colors—Green and White G Fir.t Row— Katy Swisher Phil Long Gail Parsons Elizabeth Bennett Janet Sue Shrout Howard Moore Currey Phillips Card Goss Bonnie Kimble Joanne Isner Betty Poling Yvonne Close Second Row— Grace Bright Wanda Johnson Cludette Nestor Doris Arbogast Helen Long Barbara Neff Marion Phillips Jean Nestor Phyllis Loughry RADE VII Annie Harper Marga:et Beck Patty Phillips Nancy Millar Eleanor Ferguson Eileen Baer Glenda Evans Carmen Nestor Blanch Simpson Carolyn Arnold Patty Powers Marie Lipscomb Third Row— Buddy Murphy Donnie Goff Jerry Wilmoth Gary Schilansky Bill Knotts James Orndoff Pat Henry James Lipscomb Fourth Row— Wanda Bohon Vada Jolly Kenneth Fcrman Guy Kisamore Morris McDonald Dalton Mullenax Stephen Collett Teiry Pennington Chuck Shields Rcbart Spenser Charles Roy Lovena Pennington Jean Pennington Not Shown in Picture— Leon Burkley Dorothy Davis Lucy Harman Barbara Long Racy Paugh Jimmy Pennington Melvin Phillips Dorothy Pitzer Philip Higgs David Hockman Joan Pennington ENTIRE S 01! A I) 1948 PANTHERS First row—Jack Gable, Charles Kyer, Paul Eye,Charles Ketterman, Jack Rhoades, co-captain; Kenny Barr, Kenneth Hovatter, Otis Fansler. In front—Billy Brooks. Second row—Coach Homer Brooks, Raymond Wilson, Bob White, Harry Good, James Felton, Don Good, Jack Mullenax, Guy Waybright, Phil Wolf, Donnie Poling, Billy Patch, Eugene Kepner, Dick Macey. Third row—Kenneth Goff, mana- ger; Fred Simmons, Tommy Brown, Charles Eye, Johnny Hovatter, Don Nestor. Joe Moore, Lyle Loughry, Bil- ly Wingfield, Theron Stemple, Vern- on Parsons, manager. ’48, ’4� ) VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD First Row— Bob White Don Poling Phil Wolf Jack Gable Paul Eye Charles Kyer Second Row— Kenneth Goff Coach Homer Brooks Bill Patch James Felton Don Good Jack Rhoades Vernon Parsons, Mgr. VARSITY AND RESERVES First Row— James Felton Bill Patch Bob White Don Poling Phil Wolf Jack Gable Paul Eye Charles Kyer Don Good Jack Rhoades Second Row— Deets Floyd Theron Stemple Carl Bible Charles Eye Earl Vest William Sturm Jack Mullenax Rodney Burns Ronald Good Dick Macey Joe Long Vernon Parsons RUNNERS-UP 1946 TOURNEY First Row— “Pete” Ketterman Bob Barton Milton Arnold Jack Gilmore Jack Gable Second Row— Bill Patch Jack Rhoades Coach Brooks Ford Barr Robert Ours VARSITY—Top Row: Robert Barton, co-captain: Homer Brooks, coach: Jack Rhoades, co-captain. Center Row: Kenneth Hovatter. Otis Fancier, Jack Gable, Paul Eye, Kenneth Barr. Raymond Wilson. Charles Kyer, Dick Macey. Bottom Row: Charles “Pete” Ketterman. second highest scorer in state. TRACK TEAM BACK FROM 1947-48 SEASON—Vernon Parsen«, Manager: Jack Rhoades. Billy Patch. Raymond Wilson. Eugene Bohon, Bob Bar-ton. Carl Ca te. Lee Johnson. Coach Homer C. Brooks. Don Good. Donnie Poling. Dick Macey, Donnie Robert?. Kenneth Barr. The 1949 track schedule includes Handley Relays at Winchester. Va.. on April 16: Class Meet on April 27; Valley Meet at Elkins on April 30; Reg onal Meet at Martinsburg. May 14; and Fort Hill Invitational in Cumberland. Md.. May 20 at night. CLASS CHAMPS l')47 First row—Josephine Hehle, Wanda Miller, Joanne Roy, Nancy Perky, Mary Anna Gilmore. Second row—Ruth Mullen- ax, Patty Goff. Margaret Barb, Sally Ann English. CHEERLEADERS Marjorie Swearingen Effie Jane Pennington, Senior Nancy Barb Madonna Barr JUNIOR HIGH TEAM First row'—Billy Knotts, Jerry Kyer Sonnv Wilfong, Don Evans, Jack Felton, Ter- ry Nestor, Joe Gainer. Eddie McClain, Bill Hill. Second row—John W. Jones, coach; James Good, Jerry Wilmoth. Frank Poling, Gary Schilansky. Delton Mullenax. JOURNALISM—Fir.t rcw—Frank Moore, Harold Bible, David Gatrell, Carl Casto, Eugene Bohon. Second row—Annette Cline. Mary Loughry, Joann Somerville, Ruth Mullenax, Mary Ann Gilmore, Patty Goff. Effie Jane Pennington, Mary Alice Frum. Third row—Clyde Loughry, Donald Goff. Margarst Barb. Wanda Miller, Hazel Kerr, Josephine Hehle. Mary McVicker. Alan Martin. Kenneth Hovatter. Not present—Lorene Ph Hips. F. F. A. OFFICERS—First row—Donnie Poling. Kenneth Myers. Donald Good, Fred Simmons, Dale Styles. Second rcw—Cecil Stalnaker, Earl Vest Lane Spessert. Glen Henry. DRAMA CLUB—First rcw—Lorene Phillips. Joe Moore. Jane Hamrick. Judy Gable. Nancy Auvil. Norma Collett. Bonnie Bchnke. Second row—Joann Somerville. Sally Ann English. Carol Parsons, Nancy Barb. Helen Felton. Betty Lou Parscns. Susan Vachon. Pauline Harris. Third row—Bob White Joe Long. Harold Bible. Not in picture—James Felton. Johnny Hovalter, Blair Smith. GLEE CLUE—First row—Jim Gcff, Don Roberts, David Gatrell, Warren Smith, Hush S in lton. Charles Fazenbaker. Clyde Loughry. Kerny Poling. Second row—Jane Hamrick. Patty Goff. Ruti Mullenax. Mary Anna Gilmcre. Jane Ann Griffith, Paige Armentrout, init u:tor; Colleen Ba k.ey. Deleris Reel. Vera Moore, Roberta Swartz. Mary Loughry, Annette Cline. Third rew—Carol P; 1 on . Lois Raines. Donna Wingfield. Bonnie Bohnke, Judy Gable. Pearl Fay Simmons. Mar.ha McDo.i. 1 i. Sally Ann English. Carol Lynn Lewis. Sue Mateer. Norma Collett, Leona Knot s. Alice Fank auser. Shirley Ann Barton. Maysel Carr, Vivian Harper. Fourth row—Joyce Wile , Marion White, Vienna Kalar. Elizabeth Kerr. Mary McVicker. Joanne Blackburn. Peggy Swisher. Betty Loa Par sens. Helen Felton. Mary Hebb, Gerald ne Heckler. Dorcas Sturms, Mary Fridley. Wanda Mil.er, Josep .ine He le. Fifth row—Georgia W tr;ng. Lorraine Loughry. Jean Bennett. Darlene Ne tor, Anna Lee Bls o.f. Justine Campbell, Iva Barr. Dorothy Phil ips, Sue Barr. Those not in the picture—Ma y Lou Carr. Nancy Dcnalds, Geneva Knotts, Narel Calvert. ORC HESTRA—Left to r ght—Paige Armentrout, Eddie McClain. Bcb Auvil, Dave Corner. Pat Henry, Joe Gainer, Johnny Marple, Mariwyn McClain. Alice Harris, Bill Hill. Dick Hill. Jack Felton, Eliza- beth Bennett. Not present for picture—Robert BLhoff. Don N.utor, Thomas Buchannan. TRI-HI-Y—First row—Bonnie Bohnke. Ruth Mullenax, Susan Vachon, Marjorie Swearingen, Sally Ann English, JoAnne Blackburn. Mary Anna Gilmore. Patty Goff. Justine Campbell, Hazel Hull. Sec- ond row__Winnie Plum. Gladys Robinson. Nancy Barb. Shirley Ann Barton, Alice Pankhauser, Mary Alice Miller. Dolly Shahan. Nancy Donalds. Georgia Watring. Betty Lou Par:ons. Helen Felton. Jane Ann Griffith. Judy Gable. Nancy Auvil, Jane Hamrick. Third row—Effie Jane Pennington. Norma Collett. Retha Kimble, Anna Jean Wocdham. Dons Roberts. Mary McVicker. Not in picture—Anna- bel Phillips. I1I-Y—Fii t row—Jack Mullenax. Den Poling. Bob Barton. Jack Gable. David Gatrell. Den Roberts. Kenneth Myers. Second row—Bill Murphy. Jimmy Goff, Kenneth Hovatter, Billy Wingfield. James Felton. Jack Rhoades. Bcb White. Junior Waybright. Don Gcod. Lane Spessert. Third row—Kenneth Jones David Cosner. Jce Moore. Berlin Sponaugle. Rcnald Good. Frank Smith. Fred Simmons. Phil Wolf. Otis Fanler. Not in picture—Paul Eye. Charles Kyer. Jce Long. Robert Ours. Raymond Wilson. Jack Heckman. TOWN 4-H First Row— Annabel Phillips Margaret Ellen Barb brady Lynn Stephenson Madonna Bowley Deloris Reel Sally Ann English Bonnie Bohnke Jo Ellen Oaster Phil Wolf Twila Wratchford Second Row— John Jones Billy Hamby Alice Harris Donna Somerville Nancy Barb Sarah Ellen Harris Wanda Miller Josephine Hehle Betty Lou Parsons Vera Moore Jane Hamrick Judy Gable Nancy Auvil Not in picture— Charles Eye Don Nestor Johnny Hovatter Robert Ours Carl Bible Frank Calvert Deets Floyd Jack Gable NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row— Margaret Barb Patty Goff Mary Anna Gilmore Sally Ann English Jack Gable JoAnne Blackburn Effie Jane Pennington Mary McVicker Susan Vachon Second Row— Orlen Eye Malora Knotts Anna Jean Woodham Mary Alice Miller Don Good Don Roberts Billy Wingfield Don Poling Dick Macey David Gatrell RURAL 4-H CLUB First Row— Pauline Harris Bonnie Hanline Margie Kimble Jane Ann Griffith Dolly Shahan Norma Collett Susan Mateer Mary Jane Mateer Mary Alice Miller Second Row— Patty Baker Cecilia Hile Darlene Nestor Susan Nestor Annette Cline Susan Vachon Winnie Plum Florence Woodham Mary Hebb Yvonne Spessert Gladys Robinson Third Row— Jimmy Goff Elton Dodd Tommy Johnson Bob White Not in picture- Eva Moore Don Roberts Mary Nestor Susan Nestor JUNIO Front Row— Harold Kelley Jerry Wilmoth Buddy Murphy Jimmy Lipscomb Pat Henry Franklin Martin Gary Schilansky Billy Murphy Second Row— Miss Williams Nancy Tahaney Estrella Hebb Jill Hebb Patty Roy Bob Auvil Bill Hill Eddie McClain Lola Cross Jean Shaw R HIGH 4-11 Jeanne Isner Jean Nestor Blanche Simpson Mr. Parsons Third Row— Phyllis Loughry Betty Poling Gail Parsons Deloris Hinebaugh Jenette Loughry Virginia Wiimoth Grace Poling Barbara Neft Carol Jean Goss Janet Sue Shrout Marion Phillips Eleanor Ferguson Mary Ann Froman Doris Arbogast Gertrude Jones C L U B Helen Long Carmen Nestor Ruth Curry Yvonne Berry Fourth Row— Carol Arnold Dessie Wilson Keith Phillips Ray Harper Jerry Kyer Bob Bishoff Frank Poling Joe Gainer Sonny Wilfong Steve Collett Eugene Stephenson Morris McDonald Charles Roy Ernest Phillips Joanne Isner Margaret Ann Beck 15. G. 15. CLUB First row—JoAnne Blackburn, Dorothy Bonner, Patty Goff, Mary Virginia Lewis, Sally Ann English, Mary Lou Carr, Winnie Plum, Nancy Donalds, Carla Miller. Sec- ond row—Loretta Myers, Mary Alma Price, Maysel Carr. Margaret Ellen Barb, Juanita Loughry, Lorraine Loughry, Georgia Watring, Wilda Jean Loughry, Betty Pat Willson, sponsor. Not in picture—Martha McDonald, Donna Wingfield. A L L - L E T T E R C L U B First row__Bob White, Jack Rhoades, Effie Jane Pennington, Otis Fansler, Ken- ny Barr. Second row—Jack Mullenax, Bob Barton, Jack Gable, Don Poling, James helton, Coach Homer Brooks. VO-AG II VO-AG IV First row—Frank Spcnaugle. Donald Gocd. Gay Owens, Jim Swisher. Pete Ketterman, Shorty Wil- son. Cecil Stalnaker. Second rcw—Glen Henry, Ronald Good. Delton Knotts. Donald Go.f, Ken- neth Poling. Leon Kelly. Junior Kisamore. Lane Spessert. Harry Knolts. Franklin Mullenax, A1 lan Fansler, Hugh Shingleton. First row—James Robinson. Fred Simmons Claude Loughry, Jack Rhcades, William Sturms, James Kisner, Berkley Digman, Otis Fancier. Sec- ond row—Glen Henry. Howard Smi;h, Lester Mullenax. Lewis Carr, Billy Wingfie.d, Melvin Baker, Dale Stiles, Don Pol ng, Roy Carr. Lee Johnson. Cecil Stalnaker. VO-AG I VO-AG III First row—Vcrn Par:ons, Richard Ki ner, Har- old Bright, Rona d WingfLld, Frank Mcore, Theo- dore Turner. Second rcw—Glen Henry. Alva Knotts, Ervin Bohon, Rex Bohon. Ray Adams, Allan Judy. Henry Pi.er. Bob Plum. Richard Du- mire. Bill Hedrick. Third row—Alan Taylor, Vir- gil Moore, Orville Carr, Jack Alza, Hubert Knorts, Ralph Ball, Devon Henthome, George Miller, Tommy Brown. Harry Good. Millard Nine. Alan Wolf. Ernest Liller. Flint rcw—Dale Johnston. Kenneth Myers. Rodney Burns. Earl Vest, Alan Hedrick. Carl Bi- ble. Second row—Granville White. Riley Straw- derman, Richard Mullenax. Jimmy Goff. Truman Phillips, Harry Hinkle. Ralph Nestor. Gerald Sha- han. Those not present for pictures—Ronald Knotts. Kenneth Knotts. Ernest Carr. Richard Hinkle. Robert Metz. Joe Pifer, David Poling, Charles Bonner. Eddie Kimble. Berlin Sponaugle, Frank Smith, Raymond Loughry. Bill Patch. Charles D. Sturms Engineer Mrs. Sylvia Simmons Maintenance Howard C. Loujrhry Custodian Mrs. Dona Kellar. Mrs. Hazel Phillips, Head Cook Mrs. Carrie Calvert, Mrs. Freda Cline “Silvan historian, who canst thus express a flowery tale more sweetly than our rime.” —THE SYLVANIAN STAFF Let this be our FAREWELL for 1949. Keep the SYL- VANIAN year after year so that it will always lead back to P. H. S. May the years you spend in Parsons High School be of value to you, your community, and your country. Signed: Sincerely, Q.. ( Von Hatjtn THE PARSONS ADVOCATE Advertising — Commercial Printing Parsons Phone 33 THE TUCKER DEMOCRAT Thomas Phone 36 Advertising — Office Furniture and Supplies - TWENTY-TWO YEARS AGO The accompanying adverlisement 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- two years ago. What will YOU be doing twenty- two 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 West Virginia DORMAN MILLS Dress Materials Blankets Write for Samples FORD’S STORE Groceries — Meats Fresh Vegetables Sales Room at Mill Phone 66 We Deliver OURS GARAGE CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Phone 40 Parsons West Virginia Compliments of the QUODA CLUB SMITH’S FLORISTS Member of F. T. D. 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S. or M. C. S. degree from Strayer College of Accounting, or the approved Secretarial diploma from Strayer College of Secretarial Training. Write for catalog or call in person for information, guidance, or registration. STRAYER COLLEGE 13th and F Sts.. N. W.. Washington 5. D. C. MR. FUTURE BUILDER See us for free estimate on: Lumber — Flooring — Plumbing Fixtures — Ready Mixed Concrete ELKINS BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. Elkins Phone 640 West Va. Drink Royal Crown Cola Compliments of Best by Taste Test PARSONS GREENHOUSE Manufactured by “Flowers for Every Occasion” THE NEHI BOTTLING CO. Phone 24 • Thomas, W. Va. International Harvester Tractors Farm Machinery Hardware Compliments Builders Supplies Fertilizer of Southern States Agent RENNIX GROCERY MINEAR’S STORE Established 1899 Telephone 15 Parsons, W. Va. 1' 1 • 1 THE STUDENT BOOK GUILD 221 Fourth Ave. New York 3, N. Y. i ' | 1 | 1 | I Wishing Each and Every ' ' Senior the Greatest Reading Builds Character i 1 i of Success i l ( t i E 1 1 1 1 Best Wishes CROPP-LANDIS BAKERY, INC. ' I i ' i W IL F 0 N G ’ S 1 i Milk Maid—Big Boy 1 ' 1 1 Phone 251 Tenth St. Elkins l 1 1 I Parsons, West Virginia 1 i I 1 1 1 I 1 ( 1 1 THE 1 1 I SWARTZ GARAGE 1 1 1 KENNEWEG COMPANY Studebaker Cars and Trucks 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 l E Cumberland, Md. 1 1 Thomas Massi, Salesman “The Name to Buy By” 1 1 Elkins, W. Va. 1' 1 THE KITCHEN SUPPLY J. L. English 1 Compliments Groceries Meats 1 Produce of 1 1 GREENLIEF ARTISTIC MEMORIALS I In Leading Granites FUNERAL Always a Large Stock on Display RANDOLPH MEMORIAL COMPANY 1 1 Parsons-Elkins Road Elkins, W. Va. 1 1 HOME ' i 1 | 1 School Photographs Compliments from ' ( SHERIFF’S OFFICE D. E. Crosten, Sheriff THE LEMLEY C. W. Harvey, Deputy Sheriff STUDIOS 1 Compliments of Stephens City, Virginia ASSESSOR’S OFFICE J. H. Felton ARMOUR LEATHER COMPANY Nothing Takes the Place of Leather —insist on— LEATHER SOLES AND HEELS STEWART’S APPLIANCE STORE AMIGO CAFE Meals — Sandwiches — Soft Drinks Your General Electric Dealer 219 Walnut Street Phone 125 GILLIS MOTOR COMPANY Parsons, W. Va. Dodge —:— Plymouth Sales and Service Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 Compliments of Compliments of MOOSE LODGE Serve your country best by staying in high school as long as you can. You serve better by remaining in school. Do not quit to go to work although the pay is enticing at the moment. Re- member, students, your high school diploma will be important wherever you go or whatever you do. TUCKER COUNTY HOSPITAL Parsons, West Virginia CLASS OF 1949 We congratulate you on the completion of the second step of your education—Graded school being the first step. Now completely pre- pare yourself for the “BETTER THINGS OF LIFE’’—Go to College! THE C. A. ROBERTS COMPANY General Merchandise Hendricks, W. Va. Remember your hometown merchant, he pays the taxes that made your education possible. There’s ELECTRICITY in Your Future Perhaps you never thought much about electricity and the part it will play in your life. Today in city, and rural homes, and on the farm, electricity, by actual count, does more than 400 jobs. Fortunately for everyone the price of electricity has been kept very low under free enterprise and business management—so that in no other product or commodity do you receive so much for so little. For the kind of life you’d like to lead—GO ALL ELECTRIC. M0N0NGAHELAPOWER CO. AUTOGRAPHS Compliments PARSONS WOMAN’S CLUB Organized 1916 THE Compliments of A. F. PHILLIPS INSURANCE AGENCY Compliments RIVER CITY CLUB Compliments of A FRIEND We Insure Everything Insurable