Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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 Math . . . the Great Illusion ” Sir Normali Angeli SALLIE ENGLISH Advisor - FTA Subjects - General Math, Math 7 Degree - BA, D E In the fast-moving world of Parsons High, mathema- tics is playing an increasing role. The continuous demand of math for the accomplishment of exactness and logic in science urges many students to cultivate their math tal- ents and gain an abundance of practical knowledge. To aid the students in these stimulating electives is a primary objective of the school's growing math depart- ment. HOWARD ASHBY Subjects - Interme- diate Geometry, Algebra I, II; Busi- ness Math Degree - MA, WVU The Body, as Well as the Mind, Must Be Equally Strong Davifl Herretia DEL GLENN GAINER Subjects - H and PE 7,9, 10 Degree - BS, WVU The Physical Education Department realizes fully the importance of the late President Kennedy's program for physical fitness, and the truth in the statement that the body, like the mind, must be kept healthy. Each student is offered the opportunity to maintain and increase his physical fitness while developing a spirit of friendly competition. Through a program of planned seasonal sports, Parsons High students learn skills that will aid them in their search for diversions as they grow older. HOWARD MOORE Subjects - WVA Hist- ory, PE 8 Degree - BA, D E

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 There Is a History in All Men's Lives99 CAROL ROY Advisor - Jr. High 4-H Subjects - History 8, Civics 9, Geogra- phy 7 Degree - BA, Boston J. HAROLD SHAFFER Advisor - NHS Subjects - World History, American History Degree - MA, WVU We cannot escape history, said Abraham Lincoln, and the Social Studies Department makes this quotation evident in their classes. Students come to realize that a knowledge of the modern world and its governmental structures and ideologies is important to the life of each individual. To deepen each pupil's understanding of how this weald became what it is, classes in American history, world history, world geography, civics, and problems of democracy are taught. CHARLES LLOYD Advisor - Jr. High Hi-Y Subjects - POD, Geog- raphy 7 Degree - BA, Salem JEAN BURNS Advisor - FJA Subjects - English II, 111; Journalism Degree - MA, WVU Reading, W riting and Conference Maketh the Man 99 Francis Bacon In a fast-moving and ever-changing world, the im- portance of both spoken and written English becomes more apparent. The English Department works zealously to prepare each student in communication skills and to in- still an appreciation for literature and its relationship to life. The English teachers approach their classes with a determination to help them gain a good literary vocabul- ary, and to express themselves grammatically well. Parsons High students have the opportunity to excel: To flame higher and brighter. MARGARET RIGHT- MIRE Advisor - FNA Subjects - English 8, English 1 Degree - BA, D and E LONDA RIGNEY Advisor - Jr. High Tri- Hi-Y Subjects - English 7, History 8 Degree - BA, Glenville LOUISE WILLIAMS Subjects - English 8. IV Degree - MA, WVU

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GRETA FAYE KUHL Subjects - English 11, Typing I, Bookkeeping Degree - AB, Fairmont State rrBusiness Can't Function Without Planning” Charles Chaney Deriving its name from BUSY, the Business Department lives up to its etymology. A bit of activity is always evident as individuals learn to type, to write shorthand, and to do book- keeping. Everyone has an op - portunity to benefit irom the Commercial Department: teachers have tests typed, and commercial students gain knowledge that will be helpful to them in the business world. BERTIE RENN1X Advisor - FBLA Subjects - Typing II, Short hand I, 11, Latin 1 Degree - BS, Wesleyan ROBERT FELTON Advisor - FFA Subjects - Farm Mech., Vocational Agri- culture, Science 8 Degree - MA. WVU rrTools Were Made And Born Were Hands ” William Blake HAZEL BENNETT Advisor - FHA Subjects - Civics 9, Home Economics I, II Degree - BA, Shepherd Tantalizing odors wafting down the hallway on the second floor come from Room 113, better known as The Kitchen. Besides cooking, the girls also learn to sew. These practical skills and the knowledge also gained will be invaluable when they establish their own homes. Two of the most educational departments at Parsons High are vocational agriculture and farm mechanics, taught by Mr. Felton. Students whose formal education ends after graduation are particularly urged to enroll in these departments. Very satisfying careers will develop from the know- ledge gained in these departments. 22