Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1952 volume:

THE CLASS OF ’ 52 PRESENTS the: sixth annual smxnm TO PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL a 7i'e, the staff, dedicate this book to the students, teachers, end aluisni of Parsons High School. V7e sincerely hope that in future years his edition of the Sylvanian will bring a flood of joyful nemories of by-gone days spent in the halls and clessrooins of P. H. S. Assistant Editors Mary Jane Dumire Allen Pleasant YEAH BOOK STAFF Co-Editors Brady Lynn Stephenson Charles Buzz Auvil Business Editors Maxine Phillips Jo Ellen Oaster m Proofreaders Sue Flanagan Bonnie Hanline Typists Jo Etta Kimball Don Nestor Vera Moore Class Reporters Goldie Bonner Ruth King Cecelia Hile Evelyn Blair Publicity Jo Etta Kimball Nancy Hanna Madonna Bowley Carole Lewis Jean Ray Athletics Harry Good Madonna Barr Tom Brown Pearl Faye Simmons Allen Wolfe Max McDonald Sponsors Sallie English John W. Jones Copyreaders Ella Sue Simmons Pauline Harsh Art Editors Joe Pifer Rcseanne Hedrick Alice Harris Activities Lyle Loughry Florence V?. Loughry Twila rVratchford Richard Le.is Tucker County Board of Education County Superintendent- Jason Wolford, Parsons Assis+ant Superintendent- Felix Colabrese, Albert Secretary- Winona Dumire, Parsons President- E. F. Creegan, Davis; Dari Stalneker, Parsons; Ben Thompson, Davis; Junior Schoonover, Thomas; John Yeager, Thomas; (Inset) Maurice M. Freeman, Principal CLASS OF � 52 BY BRADY LYNN STEPHENSON Again in dear ole P. H. S. it's time .for another senior class to bid farewell to classmates, teachers, and to all the activities we have loved so dearly during our years in Parsons High. Yes, once again the curtain falls on a graduating class. The page has been turned to bring the book to a fold on the final year. To our friends, the freshman through the juniors, we're just another class, but to us we're a special group and we wish to cherish 8nd remember, in years to come, those glorious days known as School Days . These will remain as precious ones to us always. The history of our senior class starts and dates back to the year of '4£. This was our main leap on our ladder to a higher education and goal. One hundred and twenty studious students entered Parsons High as members of the Freshman Class; the start of our four years in high school. Our freshman year proved to be a successful one. The organization of our class resulted in the following officers; president, Jo Ellen Oaster; vice president, Brady Lynn Stephenson; secretary, Robert Plum; reporter, Madonna Bowley; historian, Richard Kisner; and Madonna Barr, cheerleader. We selected Hazel Hull Bennett and John W. Jones as our sponsors. Our main project of that year was the sponsorship of a play titled Bobby Sox Brigade . The cast was composed of Jo Ellen Oaster, Sue Flanagan, Mary Jane Dumire, Deloris Reel, Harry Good, Alice Harris, and Lyle Loughry. The freshman had more students making the honor roll during the school term than any other class. Jo Ellen Oaster, Mary Jane Dumire, and Brady Stephenson placed first, second, and third to lead the honor roll. Those representing us on the football squad were Harry Good, Tommy Brown, Lyle Loughry, and Eugene Kepner. Don Nestor made the reserve team in basketball. we entered our sophomore year with flying colors. The second step on the ladder had been reached. Harry Good was elected to head our class with Brady Lynn Stephenson as vice president; secretary Allen Pleasant; reporter, Mary Jane Dumire; historian, Tommy Brown; and cheerleader, Madonna Barr. This year we selected Sallie English to assist Mr. Jones as our sponsor. On the football squad for that year we were represented by Harry Good, Lyle Loughry, Tommy Brown, and Eugene Kepner. Harry Good made the varsity in basketball. The girls' basketball team placed second in the class tournament. Vera Moore was voted the prettiest girl and Jack Snyder the most courteous boy with Jo Ellen Oaster the best dressed girl in the annual popularity contest. The sophomore girls served at the annual Junior- Senior banquet. As their part of the entertainment, they presented an action song, Take Me Out To The Ball Game. Next came our junior year bringing us closer to the top of the ladder of our journey. With it came problems, but we met them with such vigor that success was our reward. This year meant that we were to be the sponsors of the annual Junior-Senior banquet. Those elected to this responsibility were: president, Harry Good for the second consecutive year; vice president, Allen Pleasant; secretary, Lyle Loughry; reporter, Tommy Brown; songleader, Bill Hamby; and Richard Lewis as treasurer. Yes, the boys won the class election and gladly accepted this responsibility. Of course the girls' help was accepted. This year we had Tom Brown, Jim Collins, Lyle Loughry, Robert Plum, Max McDonald, and Harry Good on the football team. In basketball we had Harry Good and Jackie Liller on the varsity. The juniors had eight girls working in the office with seven juniors members of the Tri-Hi-Y and six in fhe Hi-Y. Junior girls and their escorts for the homecoming were; Carol Lewis, Mary Jane Dumire, Sue Flanagan, Twila Wratchford, Alice Harris, Julia Poitevint, Florence Woodham, Beulah Hebb, Richard Lewis, Harry Good, Tom Brown, Lyle Loughry, Jim Collins, Charles Auvil, Billy Hamby, and Allen Pleasant. Harry Good and Brady Stephenson were chosen as the Junior reoresentatives for Good Government Day at the ot.ate Capital. We sponsored the Show Boat Minstrel which proved to be a big success toward raising money for the banquet. Those participating in the minstrel were: Harry Good, Mary Jane Dumire, Lyle Loughry, Margaret Swisher, Allen Pleasant, Carole Lynn Lewis, Alice Harris, Vera Moore, Billy Hamby, Tom Brown, Richard Kisner, Pearl Faye Simmons, Ella Sue Simmons, Pauline Harsh, Jo Et+a Kimball, Erwin Bohon, Eugene Kepner, Madonna Barr, Jo Ellen Oaster, Bonnie Hanline, Roberta Cosner, Twila Wratchford, Brady Lynn Stephenson, Jim Collins, Sue Ann Flanagan, Maxine Phillips, Madonna Bowley and Charles Fazenbaker. That year the girls' basketball team were champs of the class tournament. Playing were: Pearl Faye Simmons, Julia Poitevint, Brady Stephenson, Sue Flanagan, Mary Jane Dumire, Vera Moore, and Florence Woodham. Harry Good and Allen Pleasant both won two first place honors on the popularity contest. Those who had charge of the arrangements for the banquet that spring were: Jo Ellen Oaster, Jo Etta Kimball, Allen Pleasant, Alice Harris, Don Nestor, Harry Good, and Jim Collins. And now the top of the ladder has almost been reached. We are seniors. For many our ladder will have been climbed but for many the journey has just started. We had Harry Good, Lyle Loughry, Tom Brown, Max McDonald, Allen Wolfe, Charles Auvil, and Edward Turner out for football. Four of these were lettermen: Harry, Max, Lyle, and Tommy. Madonna Bowley was chosen as the Panther Homecoming Queen and Allen Wolfe was her escort. Sue Ann Flanagan and Brady Stephenson were senior majorettes for the high school band. In basketball we had Charles Auvil, Harry Good, Junior Johnson and Max McDonald. Seniors chosen for the N. H. S. were: Sue Ann Flanagan, Brady Stephenson, Don Nestor, Jo Ellen Oaster, Maxine Phillips, Harry Good, Allen Pleasant, Richard Kisner, Nancy Hanna, Madonna Bowley, Vera Moore, Mary Jane Oumire, Orville Carr, Alice Harris, end Bonnie Hanline. The final page has been turned to bring the book to fold on the history of another senior class. To Parsons High, we remain grateful for her con+rivuMon +o our education and social life. CLASS OFFICERS Sallie H. English Srnn?nr Allen Pleasant Vice resident Harry L. Good Presiden+ John iff. Jones Soon °or Maxine Phillips £ Treasurer Jo Ellen Gaster Secretary w m Mary Jane Dumire KltK. Brady Lynn Stephenson Reporter Historian Billy Hamby Songleader Charles Buzz Auvil gricias personality, USN, All-Letter Club, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Bow Tie Club, Football, Basketball, National Essay, Co-Editor of Yearbook, 4--H, Echo Staff. Virginia Evelyn Blair Industrious, hair, friendly, Honor Roll Library Staff, 4-H, B. G. B., Tri-Hi-Y, Echo Staff, Yearbook Staff. Virginia Lee Barb Nursing, Eugene , Assemblies, B. G. B., Softball, Echo Staff. Erwin Bohon Valley Raiders , likeable, heartbreaker, F. F. A., 4-H, All- Letter Club, track, softball, Showboat Minstrel. Madonna Ruth Barr P A T( 0 Cheers, Jerry , teeth 4-H, Bow-Tie Club, B. G. B., All-Letter Club, Cheerleader, Showboat Minstrel, Princess for 1951 Thomas Homecoming, Fireman Majorette. Goldie Ellen Bonner Square dancing, smile, short, B. G. B., yearbook staff, Echo s aff, F. F. A. Drivers Education. Madonrla Bowley Hov' vHep, Cheerful , Digger , pretty, Fireman Majorette, Showboat Minstrel, National Honor Society, Office Staff, Queen of 1951 Homecoming, Assemblies, 4.-H, Yearbook Staff. James Harry Collins Terpschorean , girls friendly, Bow-Tie Club Basketball, Football Showvoat Minstrel. } y y Thomas E. Brown Letterman, friendly, physique, 4-H, softball, Co-Captain of football, Vice President of FFA, Bow-Tie Club, All- Letter Club. Virginia Ellen Credal Beautician, Roy, Glee Club, B. G. B., Tri-Hi- Y, Treasurer of F.H.A. Frank Calvert Teacher’s pet, Fireman Army, Jim's Buddy. y Wanda Cross CWt e rf Secretary, dimples, B. G. B., Bow-Tie Club, Tri-Hi-Y, F. H. A. .tjUn'C Jane Dumire . ffice staff, National Society,President f Tri-Hi-Y, Bow-Tie lub, Class reporter, earbook staff, Co- tor of Echo, Maid of [on or at 1951 County Sue Ann Flanagan Susie , Max, Mentality, 4-H, Office Staff, Bow- Tie Club, B. G. B., Best Dancer, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, Head Majorette, Princess for 1950 Homecoming. M2. Alice Virginia Harris Dependable, formality, +-H, B. G. B., Bow-Tie Club, National Honor Society, Office Staff, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, Showboat Minstrel, Princess at 1951 County Fair. Harry Good fu'jQhK Executive, popular, joke President of Hi-Y, F.F.A. Student Council, National Honor Society, All-Letter Club, and Senior Class. Captain football and basketball team, Bow-Tie Club, Leadership Camp. Pauline Harsh 1 Friendly, Baltimore, tease, Vice-President of F.H.A., Yearbook Staff, Echo Staff, Bow- Tie Club, Showboat Minstrel, Upper Ten Society, Hot Lunch Program. William Collett Hamby Voice, Norma , best dressed, U-H, Hi-Y, Bow- Tie Club, Basketball, softball, track, class songleader, assemblies, Showboat Minstrel, Navy, National Poem Anthology, Escort to Queen's Ball. Beulah Hebb Complexion, frienclly Reporter of B. G. B Club, Princess at 1950 Homecoming, Princess at ;1951 County Fair. Bonnie Ellen Hanline ft t Joe , engaged, smiles, 4-H, Bow-Tie Club, B.G.B. National Honor Society, Office Staff, Yearbook Staff, basketball, Maid of Honor at 1951 Home- coming, Showboat Minstrel. e. Annis Dell Hedrick, I Boys, Glee Club, Echo Staff, B.G.B., softball. Nancy Jo Hanna Tease, giggles, cute, library staff, glee club, National Honor Society, Office Staff, B. G. B., Bow-Tie Club, Yearbook Staff, Echo Staff, Upper Ten Society, Assemblies. Roseanne Hedrick Art, friendly, Latin Club, 4-H, Public Speaking, B. G. B., Yearbook Staff, Assemblies. Deyon Henthone Farming, handsome, shy, F. F. A., Softball. Amy Ruth King 5 Dependable, friendly, Secretary and Treasurer of B. G. B., Tri-Hi- I, basketball, assemblies, rincess at 1951 County Fair. fi Cecelia Elizabeth Hile teacher, friendly, 4-H, ||Vice-President of Tri- Hi-Y, B. G. B., Echo I'Staff, Yearbook Staff, Assemblies. Richard Dale Kisner Farmer, shy, friendly, F. F. A., National Honor Society, Showboat Minstrel. Junior Johnson Batter , girls, car Hi-Y, Bow-Tie Club, softball, track, P.V.F.D., baseball. basketball, Adalene Knotts 2uiet, friendly, National Anthology of Poetry. Allan Judy Claudette , cute, jokes, F. F. A., softball, track football, basketball, National Poetry Anthology. Alva Knotts Smile, Cute, friendly, F. F. A., softball. Track, Assemblies, Drivers Education. Jo Etta Kimball Jo , dependable, faith- ful, Glee Club, Office Staff, Bow-Tie Club, Echo Staff, Typist for Yearbook, basketball, Showboat Minstrel,B.G.B. Public Speaking, Upper Ten, Drivers Education. Assemblies. Carole Lynn Lewis Cooking, Muscles, 4.-H, Bow-Tie Club, B. G. B., basketball, softball, vollyball, Showboat, Minstrel, Assemblies, rincess for 1950 Home- coming . JtS Richard Lee Lewis Twila , airplanes, car Hi-Y, Sophomore and Junior Treasurer Assemblies. t Donald Nestor Music, Orchestra, Band Latin Club, Hi-Y National Honor Society reserve for basketball football, Assemblies Yearbook Staff. 9 9 9 9 9 Lyle Loughry •Married, Flossie , grioe , Uooer Ten Society, All-Letter Club Hi-Y, Football, Showboat Minstrel, Bobby Sox Brigade, Echo Staff, Yearbook Staff. |Jo Ellen Caster 0 A U i Diminutive, engaged, June , 4--H,reporter of Student Council, Office Staff, Secretary of National Honor Society, Bow-Tie Club,Echo Staff Yearbook Staff, Secre- tary of Senior Class. .(P- Max Lee McDonald Susie , sports, hand- some, Bow-Tie Club, Track, Escort for 1951 County Fair, 4-H, All- Letter Club, Football, Basketball. OCu c „ uaxine Phillios Cl 1C Sonny , engaged, piano Upper Ten Society, Glee Club,Treasurer of Class and National Honor Society, Office Staff, Tri-Hi-Y, Reporter of . H. A., Echo Staff, earbook Staff, Voice. n. !' ji • Vera Juanita Moore M ’ Millard , Technician, Prettiest Girl,4-H Glee Club, Tri-Hi-Y, National Honor Society, Bow-Tie Club, Yearbook Staff Office Staff, Upper Ten Society, Showboat Minstrel. Joe Pifer Art, quiet, dependable, ||F. F. A., softball, assemblies, National Poetry Anthology. Anna Grace Nestor Quiet, friendly, depend- able, Vice-President of B. G. B., Softball, National Essay Anthology Betty Pittman Physique, 4-H Staff, B. G. fie Club. B Library ., Bow- Allen Pleasant Al , mentality, I dependable, escort for 1 homecoming and Queen's Ball, Student Council, Hi-Y, Vice-President of National Honor Society and Senior Class, Class I Tournament, softball. I Pearl Faye Simmons 1 I Bill , athlete, jokes, |4-H, Secretary of Bow- -Tie Club, Basketball, I softball, volleyball, jShowboat Minstrel, All Tournament Team. Jim Propst Army, Frank's Buddy, Cute, 4-H, P« V. F. D. Ph.l ,n Donna Jean Sommerville blondie , housewife, 4-H, softball, basket- ball, Public Speaking. iloris Reel G ,kk- iabe , Pretty, Garfield gh, Akron. 4-H, Glee .ub, Triple Trio, Pan lerican Club, Bobby Sox -igade, Assemblies, itional Essay Anthology itional Anthology of jetry. Yvonne Spessert quiet, crochet, engaged 4-H, assemblies. Ella Sue Simmons fory Strong, dependable, A-H, Latin Club, Speaking, Trl B. G. B., Bow-Tie Club, Echo Staff, Yearbook Staff, Showboat Minstrex National Essay Anthology V Brady Lynn Stephenson Chick , eyes, shape, 4.-H, Student Council, Office Staff, Bow-Tie Club, Co-Editor of Echo and Yearbook, National Honor Society, B. G. B. Majorette, Community Award, Basketball. William Swartz Hr Cars, girls, handsome. Bricklayer. Ronald Wingfield Truthful, cute, depend- able, F. F. A., Perfect Attendance Record. Margaret Swisher ftOORR Christian Worker , Joe , Married, Chaplin for Tri-Hi-Y, Library Staff, Office Staff, Showboat Minstrel,Youth Worker, Always Remember Christ. Allen Wolfe Handsome, Dependable, Treasurer of F. F. A., 4-H, All-Letter Club, Track, Football, Assemblies, Escort for Homecoming Queen. «Edward Turner ■ Quiet, studious •Mball, football. Tournament. soft- Class Twila Wratchford iflUsiJ Rich , Shape, 4-H, B. G. B., Bow-Tie Club, Showboat Minstrel, Assemblies, Princess for 1950 Homecoming. Jerry Watring Farming, cute, quiet. Florence W. Loughry Lyle , Married, Home- maker , 4.-H, Tri-Hi-Y, Office Staff, B. G. B., Yearbook staff, Softball Basketball, Assemblies. Judith Gable White Married , Amos , Mother, 4-H, Tri-Hi-Y, Drama Club, Latin Club, Basketball, Softball, Assemblies, Upper Ten Society. Laura Jean Ray Industrious, quiet, Glee Club, Yearbook Staff, Echo Staff, Public Speaking. JUNIORS First Row—Left to Right Charles Pennington, Charles Hymes, Don Hebb, Martin Ferguson, Harold Kelly Roy Harper, Marshall Ludwick, George Moats, George Hershberger, Doyle Waybright, Zane Stiles, Frank Martin. Second Row—Left to Right Terry Nestor, Betty Phillips, Grace Poling, Dick Vachon, Bob Auvil, Jack Felton, K. D. Collett, Sonny Wilfong, Tom Auvil, Yvonne Berry, Margaret Kochenderfer, Karen Lantz, Jim Holler, Dale Myers, Bob Bishoff. Third Row—Left to Right Miss Frum, Phil Miller, Eldon Sinclair, Ocie Lipscomb, Don Bennett, Joann Bava, Mary White, Carol Loughry, Alice Kimble, Jeanne Isner, Patty Roy, Mary Streets, Jean Smith, Lucy Harman, Shirley Judy, Carol Wiles, Yvetta (A Nestor, Phil Parsons, Dick Parsons, Walter Shahan, Ernest Vest, Ronnie McDonald, Coach Schoonover. Fourth Row—Left to Right „ , . Joe Gainer, Carol Arbogast, Judy Baer, Carol Copeland, Rosemary White, Ruth Curry, Doloris Hinebaugh, Gertrude Jones, Wilma Shaw, Mary Froman, Tn Little Jill Wolfe, Phyllis Carr, Prema Watring, Joan Booth, Betty «non. Spessek, Lucille Delaney, Xany Lou Wilfone, Job, Kelson, Roberta Miller, Evelyn Bonner, Janet Arnold. SOPHOMORES First Row—Left, to Right David Loughr; , Kenneth Froman, Paul Webb, Don Goff, Jerry White, Glen Poline, Charles Shields, Herbert Newman, Robert Blackburn, Gerald Wilmouth, Richrrd Spcnaugle, Gary Schilansky, Patrick Henry, Philip Long, Delton Mullenax, Doral Carr, Danny Graham, Wilbur Knotts, Hancel Carr, Willis Fansler. Second Row—Left to Right Derrill Sinclair, Denny Carr, Clay Loughry, Denver Cross, Dale Sturms, Howard Nestor, Mr. Carr, Wanda Carr, Gail Parsons, Carmen Nestor, Eleanor Ferguson, Howard Moore, Janet Shrout, Joanna Isner, Mervin Knotts, Connie Griffin, Carol Carr, Leecy Carr, Mrs. Randolph, Eugene Sponaugle, Jim ffatring, Harold Barr. Third Row—Left to Right Alvin Irons, James Liller, Georgia Long, Glenda Evans, Jo Ellen Carr, Shirley Kyle, Bernice Ketterman, Barbara Long, Phyllis Loughry, Katie Swisher, Wanda Bohon, Carolyn Arnold, Josephine White, Mary White, Louise Blair, Rosa Cale, Margaret Bohon, Eva Bright, Helen Long, Alice Kee, Marion Phillips, Elizabeth Benneth, Margaret Beck, Bonnie Kimball, Bonnie Moore, Doris Arbogast, Elma Jean Plum, Betty Hinkle, Devetta Chambers, Ruth Hedrick, Glen Duraire, Billy Wiles, Bruce Owens, Karl Myers. Robert Murphy, Jesse Moore, Delbert Poling, Nellie Nestor, Curry Phillips, Nancy Miller, Betty Loughry, Anetta Shahan, Elaine Pyles, Claudette Nestor, Joan Katzenmiller, Eileen Baer, Gladys Strawderman, Gail Sturms, Violet Wolf, Betty Davis, Ruth Robinson, Hilda Tenny, Patty Ashby, Imogene Hebb, Alice Parsons, Relda Knotts, Alta Phillips, Iva Miller, Betty Poling, Vada Jolly, Violet King, Dorothy Pitzer, Lovena Pennington, Ruby Whetzel, Cecil Conrad. FRESHMEN x First Row—Left to Right , „ Deryl Nestor, Robert Hebb, Kenneth Carr, Okey Ray Moore, James Kochenderfer Clyde Dale Pennington, Allen Johnson, Joe Bundy, Paul Kerr, Roy Alkire, Ronald Nestor, Harold Pifer, Rodney Henthome, Edward Bohon, Charles Wamsley, Carroll Roy, David Currance, William Moore. Second Row—Leit to Right Paul Streets, Forest Harper, George Fazenbaker, Durrell Eye, Miss Thomson, Wilma Severe, Lessie Shahan, Mariwyn McClain, Mary Roberts, James Bowley, Terry Fairbanks, Dick Felton, Gary Hovatter, David Nestor, Jean Lowther, Geraldine Severe, Mr. Shaffer, Kenneth Flynn, Coye Woods, Robert Knecht, James Calvert. Third Row—Left to Right Clifford Moats, Paul Myers, Edward McDonald, Everett Williams, Junior Turner, Billy Young, Virgil Miller, James Gatto, Annalue McDonald, Lora Nestor, Jane Hinebauph, Phyllis Donalds, Hazel Carrico, Ruth James, Virginia Oldaker, Rebecca Smith, Dixie Goff, Beulah Cross, Stanice Simmons, Eileen Snyder, Sharlene Day, Charlotte Harper, Twyla Evans, Nada Dujiiire, Ruth Loughry, Ruth Watring, Gwendolyn Long, Betty Vest, Phyllis Jones, Larry Knicely, Rodney LiDSCorab, John Somerville. Fourth Row—Left to Right Robert Rowe, Allen Loughry, Billy Dilly, John Mitchell, Alfred Carr, Bob James, Kenneth Bonner, Pauline Poling, Virgie Ball, Betty Burns, Beatrice Meyers, Wanda Rizer, Catherine James, Margaret Booth, Carolyn Mitchell, natty Jennings, Lorena Moreland, Betty Henline, Charlotte Lawrence, Lena Fi tzwater, Iona Pennington, Glenda Metz, Venora Summerfield, Harriet Swisher, Shirley Lanham, Madonna McDonald, Ruby Adams, Verl Davis, Ira Williams, Ralph Moore, Keith Raines, Bert Hedrick, Wayne Lipscomb. EIGHTH GRADE First Row—Left to Right Jim Flanagan, Ronnie Slavin, Edward Phillips, Harper Hamby, Driscoll Bell, Douglas Bird, Jason Nelson, Clark Auvil, Freddie Price, Robert Lewis, Harold Gray, Frank Ferguson, Hoye Pennington, Fred Berry, Richard Roy. Second Row—Left to Right Stellman Roy, Philip Shrout, Mrs. Hamby, Judy Elavin, Rachel McClain, Judy Barb, Carol Sponaugle, Janet Coneland, Laurabell Ferguson, Judy Shields, Billy Miller, Vanda Bohon, Miss Williams, Dick Hill. Third Row—Left to Right Dale Nestor, Walter Jones, Bill Rosenaur, Phyllis Hecklar, Maxine Thompson, Louise Dumire,Dorothy Waybrigh , Jackie Evick, Carol Sell, Dorothy Barb, CarolSummerfield Roseanne Wolford, Marilyn Lanham, Jeannette Scott, Eleanor Hovatter, Joyce Flynn, Shirley Barkely, Jane Stemple, Florence Ann Simmons, Carol Orr, Jim Loughry, Phil Stevens, Holly Sommerville. Fourth Row—Left to Right Keith Wilfong, Buddy Jones, Junior Barb, Charles Loughry, Roselle Fitzewater, Marlene Wingfield, Agnes Oldaker, Ruth Williams, Ruth Long, Martha Hedrick,Howard, Pyles 13011 Richard Myers, Cliford Phillips, Don Black, Lawerence Stevens. SEVENTH GRADE First Row—Left to Right Robert Ramsley, Winfred Roy, Elza Bohon, Clarence Bohon, Don Lambert Earnest Parsons, Kenneth Hanline, Edward Dumire, Don Phillips, Dale Warner Ronnie Haller, Tony McDonald, Jack Phillips, Robert Long, John Long, Eugene Barr, William Pennington. Second Row—Left to Right John Filler, Dennis White, Melvin Long, Donald Knarr, Miss Bright, Allan Schilensky, Ge.il Sell, Jimmy Parsons, Bobby Booth, Miss Lipscomb, Phil Simmons, Donald Jennings, Gary Simmons, Billy Sheets, Johnny Crosten, William Cassidy, Dale Showalter. Third Row—Left to Right Rita Crosten, Betty Pennington, Mary Alice Nine, Phyllis Flynn, Kay Sue Phillins, Viola Murphy, Arbutis Collett, Vonetts Haller, Carol Sue Hinzman, Judy Barr, Madonna Bums, Ruth Lou Williams, Jennie Hehle, Kay Currance, Deloris Stevens, Ruth Norman, Shelia Parsons, Carol Kidwell, Lucretia Scott, Mena Day, Wanda Nestor, Barbara Wingfield, Alice Knicley, Betty Sue Kindle, Sandra Raines, Kathryn Gctto, Robert Chandler. Not Shewn Lcutse Jones, Donald Nestor, Phyllis Hebb, Ethyl Simpson, Viola Snyder. Sho.yboat Minstrel March 13, 1951 Junior-Senior Banquet May 12, 1951 ?. H. S. Homecoming October 20, 1951 Oueen Madonna '’earl Pave Simmons, .Mary Jane Dumire, Julia noii- . jrady Lynn Stephenson, Sue Ann Fie-- J r. John 7 . J'n Florence Toodhem, Vera Monre, Carol I.ynr. Le.vis, Roberta Cosner, Kerry Good. Deloris Hinebaugh, Peggy Hebb, Jeannie Isner, Jo Little. K. D. Collett, Nancy Tahaney, Judy Baer, Msrv Ann Froraen. CHA-’.PS Joe Gainer, 3ill Hill, Fddie McClain, James Good, Terry Nestor, Don Evans, Ronnie McDonald, Tom Auvil, Doyle aytrifht, Victor Vechon, Furene Stevens, Jerry Kyer. Junior Johnson, Max McDonald, Jim Collins, Richard Le.vis, Lyle Loughry. Fuoene Kepner, Jack Snyder, Bill Hamby, Don Nestor, Joe Kisamore, Harry Good. ft Town 4.-H Bow-Tie Club s F. H. A. Hi-Y First Row—Left to Right Felton, Loughry, Auvil, Collett, Good, Mr. Shaffer, Miller, HaraW, Pleasant. Second Row—Left to Right Felton, Johnson, Graham, Fansler, Knotts, Nestor, Schilansky, Vachon, Wayl-vight, Martin, Ferguson, Mullennax, Henry. Third Row—Left to Right Poling, Bowley, Fairbanks, Gainer, Pennington, Johnson, Bundy,’ Knotts. Poling, Hovatter, Auvil, Kerr, Auvil. Tri-Hi-Y First Re —Left to Right Isner, Sinmens, Kcchenderfer, Hile, Dumire, Bava, T hite, Mrs. K e. M ore. Second Ro- r—Left to Right Blair, Baker, Vatrinrr, Baer, Arbogast, Jones Bible, Credal, Tolfe, nhillips, Carr, Cooeland, Shaw, Cross, Delaney, Hinkle, Plum, Poling, Third Row—Left to Right Griffin, King, Kee, Hedrick, Tenny, Ashby, Parsons, Poling, Long, Kimball, Shrout, Beck, Hinebaugh, .Vhite Lantz, Arbogast, Moore. Facts Figures 1 Fancy I That's Frum's Journalism Clas3 � Thi 5 club represents tiie Business Girls To Be. (H - about tha1 ''oysl) Someone1s not oayin.r: attention in class I 'he wiC'S pc ruler commerciel subject offered in nrrs' rs Hiph I FIRST ROW Brady Lynn Stephenson, Sue Ann Flanagan, Madonna Bowley, Jo Ellen Caster, Harry Good, Allen Pleasant, Maxine Phillips, Carol Arbogast, Vera Moore. SFCnND ROW Mary Jane Pumire, Jill Wolfe, Nancy Hanna, Bonnie Hanline, Alice Harris, Janet Bible, Jo Little, Mr. Harold Shaffer. t’HIPD ROW Victor Vachon, Donald Nestor, Orville Carr, Richard Kisner. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY i OFFICE STAFF FIRST ROW Alice Harris, Madonna Bowley, Pearl F ye Simmons, Margaret Swisher, Jo Etta Kimball, Jo Ellen Oaster, Carol Arbogast. SECOND ROW Mr. Freeman, Mary Jane Dumire, Sue Ann Flanagan, Jeannette L ughry, Jean Shaw, Bonnie Hanline, Vera Moore, Miss Groves. THIRD ROY? Nancy Hanna, Jill Wolfe, Jo Little. FIR V� rv; Betty itt.man, Twila ffratchford, Brady Lynn Stephenson, Jo Little, Sue Ann Flanagan, Jo Etta Kimball, Jeannie Isner, Carol Arbogast, Judy Baer. DRIVER EDUCATION SECOND ROW Mr. Freeman, Miss Graham, Margaret Swisher, Anni? Dell Hedrick, Virginia Barb, Betty Barr, Anna Baker, Yvonne Soessert, Grace Poling, Miss Thomson, Mr. Parsons. THIRD ROW Alva Knotts, Pat Henry, Deyon Henthome, Pal h Ball. tavid Poling. Mr. Harold Parsons Srv ns nrjri Instructor STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST aca Bonnie Moore, Janet Shrout, Janet Bible, Jo Little, Harry Good, Jo Ellen Caster, Maxine Phillips, Hazel Carrico, Mary Roberts. SECOND W? Den Bennett, Allen Pleasant, Pat Henry, Terry Fairbanks, K. D. Collett, Delton Mullennax, Victor Vachon, Hancel Carr, Annalue McDonald. Who are the luc’ y customers??? brain-trust. The Soeed Demons!!' We'll cook itl iou eat it! FOOTBALL SQUAD Wilfong, B. Auvil, Gainer, Vachon, Capt. Good, Hymes, M. McDonald, Collett Mgr. Stevens, Felton, Mullennax, Loughry, Evans, C. Auvil, Martin, Cross, Mgr. Miller, Coach Schoonover, R. McDonald, Fansler, Davis, Carr, Janes, Henry, Bowley, Waybright, Turner, E. McDonald Not Shown: Brown and Wolfe First Row—Left to Right Liller, Evans, Good, Collett, Auvil, Miller Second Row—Left to Right Brown, Wilfong, Loughry, Barr, Bohon, Carr, Vachon, Coach Schoonover ALL-LETTER CLUB First Row Buzz Auvil, Sonny Vfilfong, Harry Good, K. D. Collett, Jack Liller Second Row Coach Carl Schoonover, Jack Felton, Jim Bowley, Terry Nestor, Max McDonald, Delton Mullennax, Terry Fairbanks, Phil Long, Mgr. Ronnie McDonald First Row Stevens, Slavin, Rosenau, Hebb, Roy Second Row Mgr. Phillips, Bell, Black, Jennings, Summerfield, Wilfong, Jones, Loughry, Coach Jones Carmen Nestor, Sophomore; Yvonne Berry, Junior; Madonna Barr, Senior; Gary Hovatter, Freshman Donnie Barr £ «fc a C£ ) Senior Cheerleader elected in 19 8 by her class to lead the cheering for the Panthers. Loyal Vivacious Leader P. H. S. BOOSTERS jf JjrXLfJi tfl Urfa'l r }$u V odL OUAPPRECIATION To Mr. E. J. Von Haven for his help and cooperation in producing this book. To our generous Patrons for making this book possible. THE STAFF CONGRATULATIONS BOOSTERS SENIORS of Lena Sturms Frank Barb Main St. Rest. Amigo Cafe 1952 Simmons Barber Shop A. SHRADER FLORIST Jerry Harvey Complete Floral Cervice SUCCESS CHEAP INSURANCE IS A RISK TO BUT ONLY THE BEST THE CLASS A. F. PHILLIPS AGENCY OF 19 5 2 ESTABLISHED 19M Fire Insurance Bonds QUOTA CLUB First St. Parsons, W. Va. IMPERIAL ICE CREAM Division of THE FAIRMONT CREAMERY CO. Patronize Our Advertisers Get the Best Elkins Builders Supply Company READY MIXED CONCRETE GORMAN AVENUE AND EIGHTH ETBEET PHONE 640 -«41 ELKINS. WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of TUCKER COUNTY HOSPITAL Parsons, West Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF CLASS '54 COMPLIMENTS OF PETER PAN CLEANERS KTII irw 1 mm rim «IT days TO LOOK YOUR BEST. □Kins Laundry °hone 8 414 First Street Parsons, Va. Maundy service Compliments of the VICTORIA THEATRE COMPLIMENTS of BARR'S RADIO SHOP PARSONS, W. VA. COMPLIMENTS of BESS LAURA VERE LAMBERT The Tucker County Bonk THE FRIENDLY BANK Established 1900 STEWARTS A0PLIANCE STORE YOUR GE DEALER TAPPAN RANGES KliYANIS CLUB of Parsons It is better to build youth than to mend people. WE BUILD DUNCAN TELEPHONE COMPANY MINERS AND MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING THOMAS, WEST VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF BETTY'S BEAUTY SHOP PARDONS, W. VA. ARSONS NEWS AND NOVELTY SHOP Second Street PARSONS, WEST VIRGINIA TOM'S TOASTED PEANUTS 805 Harrison Ave. Elkins, W. Va. S. F. MURPHY Hubert Hampton Distributor WWyjf WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY ELKINS, W. Va. COMPLIMENTS of MINUTE MARKET ELKINS, W Vcl NEAL'S DRUG STORE Elkins, W. Va. A GOOD'PLACE FOR MOM TO SPEHD POP'S DOUGH WHERE QUALITY IS HIGH AND PRICES ARE LOW Wishing Each and Every Senior COMPLIMENTS of COUNT SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE The Greatest of Success Jason Wolford, Superintendent WILFCNGS Felix A. Colabrese, Assistant Superintendent Parsons, West Virginia Winona Dumire, Secretary 0 Gifts O Stationery Colebank Office Supply COMPLIMENTS of MIRACLE BEAUTY SALON 304 Davis Avenue THIRD ST. PHONE U9 Elkins, W.Va. Elkins, West Virginia Compliments of Compliments BAER'S The JOHN B. WILT CO. Exclusive Women’s Wear CLOTHIiitS FOR MEN Elkins, West Virginia WILTS CORNER ELKINS W. Va. Compliments of RIVER CITY CLUB of Parsons ORGANIZED IN 1922 CUPPS COMPLIMENTS OF Complete bottled Gas Equipment F. E. RUNNER ELKINS, W. VA. Installations-Delivery-Service Piano s-Maytag—Philco-Kelvina tor Elkins, i?. Va. Compliments of RANDOLPH MEMORIAL CO. ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of MOOSE LODGE Compliments Parsons Woman’s Club Serve your country best by staying in high school as long as you can. You serve better by remaining in school. Organized 1916 COMPLIMENTS C. C. KEY'S MUSIC STORE Clarksburg Elkins COMPLIMENTS OF JOE GILMORE'S INSURANCE AGENCY AMERICAN FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Compliments from THE H-P STORES INC. “Famous for Savings” Other Stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Other Parts of West Virginia EMPLOYMENT nntl PROMOTION Save time, save money, and begin a career earlier by attending STRAYER. An ideal success formula is —Strayer training plus Strayer Employment Service. Evidence that you are qualified: The B.C.S. or M.C.S. degree from Strayer College of Accountancy, or the ap- proved Secretarial diploma from Strayer College of Secretarial Train- ing. Writ for catalog or call in person for information, guidance, or registration. STRAYER COLLEGE 13th and F Streets, N.W , Washington 5, D. C. NAt'onal 1748 ORLANDO J. MASSI COMPLIMENTS 0 F GENERAL INSURANCE CITY RESTAURANT THOMAS, W. VA. ELKINS, W. VA. Phone 37 WALLACE S BAKERY ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of F. S. Johnston Drug Store 17 THIRD STREET family drug store MS Third Street ELKINS. W. VA. THE STUDENT BOOK GUILD 221 Fourth Ave. New York 3, N. Y. LAMB'S JEWELRY STORE DUTCH OVEN BAKERY Elkins, W. Va. Next to bus Depot Serving Central W. Va. Elkins, W. Va. House to House Service VAL'S SELBY'S TWEEDIES Shoes of Distinction % Swartz Service Station STVDEBAKER SALES AND SERVICE PHONE NO. 42 Parsons, West Virginia TIRES RETREADED and VULCANIZED ELECTRIC and ACETYLENE WELDING A [o'CPa Pa ti ooJiyia Uixa PHONE 40 Minear Motors FRONT ano MAIN STREETS PARSONS, WEST VIRQINIA LAMBERT CHEVROLET CO. PARSONS, W. VA. —PHONE 51 TOUR DEPENDABLE CHEVROLET DEALER FOOT HEALTH FIRST For the sake of your feet and your children's feet insist on Leather. It's better for the shoe and better for you. ARMOUR LEATHER CO. THE LEMLEY STUDIOS Specializing in Miniature School Photographs STEPHENS CITY, VIRGINIA PICTURES FOR PHOTOS FOR SCRAP BOOK IDENTIFICATION AND SCHOOL ANNUALS SCHOOL RECORD CARDS The Kitchen Supply GROCERIES - MEATS - PRODUCE - FROZEN FOODS Parsons, West Virginia PHONE 39 J. L-. English Compliments of Hill's Restaurant CUNNINGHAM’S NEW 5 10c STORE The Place Where Matches Are Made PARSONS, WEST VIRGINIA THE PARSONS ADVOCATE PARSONS, WEST VIRGINIA TELEPHONE 33 laTAIUIHEO STANFORD'S - JEffLERS extend congratulations and best wishes to each of the graduates of Parsons High School. FORD'S STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE Groceries Fresh Vegetables Clothing items Meats arsons, West Virginia Phone 66 Compliments of GREENLIEF FUNERAL HOME KEE MOTOR CO. JOHN L. KEE, OWNER 300 FIRST STREET PARSONS, WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of RENNIX GROCERY COMPLIMENTS of BARB’S DRUG STORE WOLFE SHAV7 FEED STORE KASCO FEEDS The Rexall Store Students Headquarters R.R. 72 Near P.H.S. Parsons Parsons, W. Va. COMPLIMENTS of MILLER'S ESSO SERVICE Sanitary Ice Cream SUNSET INN North Route 72 PARSONS, W. VA. PARSONS, W. VA. COMPLIMENTS of ccM r'hits of HOLLY MEADOWS JUNIOR CLASS of DAIRY 1953 COMPLIMENTS SMITH'S FLORIST of F.T.D. HARPER'S STORE LEADSHNE, W. VA. Flowers by Wire Phone 60 DORMAN MILLS COMPLIMENTS of Dress Materials Blankets B. E. CAB SERVICE Write for Samples r’hone-135 Sales Room at Mill PARSONS HIGH SCHOOL STANPARP RIMG SOLD BY CLAUP£ R L BURNSVILLE WVa. JCP