Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

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 Self discovery, „ i .11 Self Direction, in and Self Adjustment ” For the first time in the history of PHS, the faculty in- cludes a guidance counselor. Mrs. Bucklew's first love is her work, but her many other interests include caring for four lively children, sewing, and playing bridge. Also ranking high in her favorite pastimes is playing the piano and organ. The school counselor is always glad to sit down with the students and discuss their current problems, help them make decisions, and understand more about themselves. She en- courages each pupil to engage in lifelong planning and coun- sels them on how to achieve it. Her help has inspired many throughout PHS.

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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

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