Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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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

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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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GERALD RAY GALLAHER Subjects - Physical Science, Science 7 Degree - BS, WVU (noi shown) GLADYS H. ODELL Advisor - Jr. High Science Club Subjects - Biology, Science 7 Degree - MS, Syra- cuse U. (not shown) rrScience ... Is the Servant of Man99 Montaigne Keeping pace with the scientific age, the PHS Sci- ence Department strives to give knowledge of the real truth in this field. Sophomores begin the quest for truth in biology clas- ses, while freshmen, juniors, and seniors, choose the study of chemistry or general science. Girls in sophomore biology classes overcome their squeamishness under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Odell, while upper classmen under the supervision of Mr. Harper, concoct mixtures that on numerous occasions fill the halls with their unusual aromas. ELDON HARPER Advisor - Sr. High Science Club Subjects - Math 8, Chemistry Degree - BS, Salem GARY CHAMBERS Advisor - Music Club Subjects - Band, Glee Club Degree - BA, West Liberty State Many PHS students are learning a universal language - the language of music! For the first time in several years, the school has a Glee Club under the direction of Gary Chambers, who inspires the group with his well-trained voice. Under his direction the PHS Marching Band gives added color and enthusiasm to such school activities as thuses, athletic events, and special assemblies. Music is the Universal Language 99 Longfellow The Halt of Knowledge is to Know Where to Find it99 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swal- lowed, and some few to be chewed and digested, said Francis Bacon. Too frequently the 4,000 books in the PHS library are just tasted; however, many students dig deeper with a genuine thirst for know- ledge and understanding of subjects in many fields. Mrs. Mullenax and her 13 library assistants are constantly and attentively waiting to aid any student or teacher during a 9;00-until-3:45-library day. RUTH ANN MULLENAX Advisor - Student Council Subject - Librarian Degree - BS, WVU