Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1977 volume:

i The Panther Parsons High School Parsons, W. Va. 1977 You and I as students in this high school labor and obey the golden ruie. We are proud of all her noble classes. From the freshman to the senior true, and we'll stand behind her in athletics, the fame of her societies hold high, she's our alma mater, we'll love her now and later-hurrah for Parsons High! Many teachers, many students have passed through the doors of PHS. As he has come and gone each individual has left the sum total of his experiences plus the hope that the spirit of PHS would endure. We the 1976-77 yearbook staff leave this book for you with the earnest hope that you will remember: The administration and faculty who have challenged us to think and to use our abilities to the utmost; The classmates who have shared our problems and our joys, good times and bad; The friends who were always there when we needed them; The curriculum, geared to stimulate and to provoke ideas and concepts; The extra-curricular activities, times of fun and happiness. 2 Vwlr My life is like a tapestry of rich and royal HUE an ever- lasting vision of the ever- changing view a wondrous woven magic in bits of purple and gold a tapestry to feel an see impossible to hold . . . 3 Editor-in-Chief: Paula Sherman Asst. Editors: Pam Long, Sandy Auvil Feature Editor: Kim Parsons No Photo Avai lable Photographer: Jay Mahoney Art Editor: Beckie Bland Business Manager: Becky Vandevender Right—Steve Bodkins, Jock Phillips, John Jones, Donny Nestor, Jim Bow ley, Charlie Lantz, Steve Combs. We, The Panther Staff Of Parsons High School, Dedicate The 1977 Yearbook . . . ithusiasiii, exci te i j A person who lias put t rth the eff rUo fit the definition of teacher; .one who provides “ ilhe_initrative for learning; « , f We the 1977 Panther Staff, thank Mr§. Bragg for her time antj-oreativ ideas given f Ttto’s book. We offer her our respect and'are Take My Son By The Hand My son starts to school tomorrow. It's all going to be strange and new to him for awhi le, and I wish you would sort of treat him gently. You see, up to now, he's been King of the Roost. He's been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to repair his wounds and soothe his feelings. But now . . . things are going to be different. This morning he is going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand, and start on his great adventure that probably will include wars and tragedy and sorrows. To live his life in the world he has to live in, will require faith, love, and courage. So teacher, I wish you would take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him . . . But gently--if you can. He will have to learn, I know, that all men are not true. Teach him that for every scoundrel, there is a hero, that for every crooked politician there is a dedicated leader. Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. Let him learn early that the bullies are the easiest people to lick. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to ponder the external mystery of the birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill. Teach him that it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone tells him they are wrong. Try to give my son strength not to follow the crowd when everyone else is getting on the bandwagon. Teach him to listen to all men, but to filter all he hears on a screen of truth and to take only the good that comes through. Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highest bidder, but never to put a price tag on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob, and to stand and fight, if he thinks he's right. Teach him gently, teacher. But don't coddle him, because the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order, teacher, but see what you can do. He's such a nice little fellow, my son. John Kaznoski, Principal of Parsons High ■•School,received his AB at Fairmont State College and his MA +30 at West Virginia Uuiyer ty, ball b«ch?.-and-basebal I H«-has been married eleven years to his wife, Lorraine; and is the father of two ' a cmraren, KellI'and Derek. HOWARD MOORE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Moore received his BA from Davis V. Elkins College and his MA from West Vir- ginia University. Mr. Moore was formerly a teacher and coach at Parsons High School. He is married to Linda Hurley and is the father of three children, Desi, Greg, and Eve-Anne. Mrs. Eva Mason: Secretary Eva is married to David Mason and is the mother of two children. This is her sixth year as secretary at PHS. 11 J. Ronald Blake Davis V. Elkins College English 7,8,9. Judith Ann Bragg Glenville State College English 7,11,12 . Mrs. Judy Bragg Pam Chenoweth Fairmont State College Health and Physical Education Delores Consla Indiana State University of Pa. Math 8,9. Mr. Ron Blake Mrs. Pam Chenoweth Mrs. Delores Consla 12 Sylvia Duda Mrs. Melanie Lynn Garton Sylvia Duda W. Va. Institute of Technology Social Studies Melanie Lynn Garton Glenville State College English 11,12. Debra Guts ha 11 West Virginia University Home Economics Neil Gutshall Davis V. Elkins College Physical Education Mr. Neil Gutshall Mrs. Debra Gutshall No Photo Available 13 The Faculty Was The Machinery Who Shaped And Molded . . . William Haddox Fairmont State College Physical Education Phyllis Harmon Fairmont State College Home Economics: 1 sem. Special Education: 1 sem. Tom Klus California State College of Pa. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Steve Lee W.Va. Wesleyan College Band Charles Lloyd West Virginia University Civics, American Studies 14 Vickie Mullenax Davis Elkins College Typing Ruth Ann Mullenex West Virginia University Library Linda Newcome West Virginia University Home Economics Glen Patsy Salem College Driver Education Frank Puskus Fairmont State College Art Londa Rigney Glenville State College English 7,8,9,10. William Rosenau Shop Carol Roy West Virginia University Social Studies Michael Skinner Fairmont State College Physical Science, Biology Our Understanding And Concepts About Our World. Teaching Is A World For The Imaginative Mr. Douglas Spessert Miss Patricia Usnik Mr. Bruce Wells Mr. Douglas White Mr. Curtis Wymer Douglas Spessert West Virginia University Physical Science, Chemistry Patricia Usnik Penn State Math Bruce Wells California State of Pa. Special Education Douglas White Fairmont State College Shop Curtis Wymer West Virginia University Vo-Ag Mrs. Delores Roberts: Aide Mrs. Ruth Street—Aide Twelve Good Reasons Students Attending Parsons High School Travel Safely To And From School Every Day: Front Row, Left To Right: Maxine Harper, Terry Hile, Bill Poling, Paul Sponaugle, John Lansberry. Second Row, Left To Right: Willard Snyder, Gorman Summerfield, Ralph Nes- tor, Elmer Carr, Jim Strawderman, Warren Knicley, Ford Nestor. 18 Janitor: Mr. Ronald Sheets Janitor: Mr. Blake Hinkle and Mr. Dailey Martin They Create Order From Organized Confusion Cooks: Narel Hebb, Lottie Jones, Carol Crosten, Jeannie Burns 19 Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and re- member what peace there maybe in silence; as far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant. They too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons. They are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. En- joy your achievements as well as your plans, keep interested in your career, however humble. It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let his not blind you to what virtue there is. Many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself, especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nur- ture strength of spirit. To shield you in sudden misfortune, but do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the uni- verse, no less than the trees and stars. You have a right to be here, and whether or not it is clear you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, beat peace with God whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its shame, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beauti- ful world. 22 Memories—light the corners of my mind Misty, water-color memories Of the way we were Scattered pictures, of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another of the way we were Can it be, that it was all so simple then Or has time re-written every line If we had it all to do again Tell me, would we? could we? Diana R. Amie Cherie Lee Arnold James D. Arnold To Give Someone A Memory Keeps 24 Sandra Lynn Avvil David Anthony Bava Rebecca Jo Bland Steven Duane Bodkins Susie R. Bohon Mary F. Bolinger You Close When You’re Apart. Boyd Clinton Boserman James F. Bowley James Patrick Bright Richard Alan Caldwell James Ray Canfield Thomas Dee Carr Pamela Colleen Collins Steven W. Combs William Earl Day Mary Alice Haer Carlton E. Haller Bernard Randall Hedrick James Raymond Helmick Ronald A. Herron 28 Remember This, And Also Be Persuaded Of Its Truth . . . John Paul Jones Kathy Lynn Jones Rebecca Ann Kelley Randall Lynn Kelley Karen Jo Kines Randall D. King The Future Is Not In The Hands Of Fate, But In Ourselves 29 Rebecca Ann Knicley Greg Arthur Knotts Donna Jean Knotts Rex Kevin Lambert David Dale Knotts Mary Ethel Knotts 30 Charles Wesley Lantz Jr. Pamela Louise Long Richard Lee Lewis II Jay James Richard Mahoney Jerry R. Lipscomb Charles Alton Martin 31 Rebecca Ann Moore Charles More head Dana Lynn Mullennex Jocie Ann Mullenax Rebecca Jean Myers Anthony D. Myers 32 Delmar Lee Nelson Donald G. Nestor Jr. Pamela Jo Nestor Tommy G. Nestor 33 Mary L. Nine Rebecca Lynn Parks Kimberly Jane Parsons Roger Alan Parsons Berdette L. Pennington Richard Burley Pennington 34 Hayward L. Phillips Jr. Larry Robert Phillips Philip W. Phillips Regina Dawn Phillips Marjorie Jane Poling Paul E. Poling 35 Eddie D. Roberts 36 M ichael L. Price 'I Terry L. Ramsey Ronald Keith Righman Robert R. Rosenau William Floyd Shahan Paula Jane Sherman 37 39 Edward Lee Tennant Jr. Jim R. Thompson Rebecca Sue Vandevander Charles Edward Warns ley 40 Nancy Lea Watring Carol Ann Carr Wolford There are many of us at PHS. We are not just the building at 501 Chestnut Street. We are people, we are all shouting to be heard, to be recognized. We shout out our ideas, feelings, and emotions. The good feelings we share will be recorded in our MEMORIES forever. When all 550 of us shout at once, how can the world help but hear our thunder? There are times too when amid the commotion is quiet-peace and quiet. We need time to think, to concentrate. At times like these we learn to appreciate the silence. Senior Credits AM I E, DIANE ROSE: ARNOLD, CHERIE L.: ARNOLD, JAMES DALE: AUVIL, SANDRA LYNN: BAVA, DAVID: BLAND, REBECCA JO: BODKINS, STEVEN DUANE: BOLINGER, MARY FRANCIS: BOHON, SUSIE, RUTH: Nickname—Egor; FHA—1,2; Pep Club—1; Class Tournament—1,2; Hero FHA—3,4; Nickname—Cherie; Majorette—2,3; Pep Club—1, 2; FHA—3,4; VICA-3,4; Nickname—Jim; Football—1,2; Nickname—Sandy; Pep Club—1,2; Majorette—2, 3; Head Majorette—4; FBLA—3,4; Sec. of Stu- dent Council: AAMCC—3; Bible Club—4; Nation- al Honor Society—3,4; Who's Who in American High School Students—4; Pantherettes—3,4; Yearbook-4; Nickname—Beaker; Football—2,3,4; Wrestling— 4; Track—4; Lettermen Club—2,3,4; Student Council—3; Nickname—Beckie; Tri-Hi-Y—1; Pep Club—1,2; Honorable Mention Winner For Fostoria Table Setting Contest—2; School Representative—Miss Nationwide Teen Pageant—2; Varsity Cheerleader —2; Pantherettes—3; Class Tournament—3; FBLA 3,4; Yearbook—4; Tucker County Fair Princess; Nickname—Ebe; Who's Who Among American High High School Students—3; Basketball—1,3; Math Club—1; Yearbook—4; VICA—3,4; Co-Ed Tri- Hi-Y—4; Nickname—Flip; FBLA—3,4; Nickname—Buff; Snowball Princess—4; 42 BOSERMAN, BOYD CLINTON: Nickname—Clint; BOWLEY, JAMES FRANK: Nickname—Jim; Football —1,2,3,4; Basketball — 1,2,3,4; Baseball—1,2,3,4; Track—3; Let- termen Club; VICA; BRIGHT, JAMES PATRICK: Nickname—Pat; BROCK, BRENT ANDREW: Nickname—Brock; Chess Club—3; CALDWELL, RICHARD ALLEN: Football—1; CANFIELD, JIM RAY: Nickname—Ray; Pep Club; Football —1; CARR, BRENDA JEAN: Nickname—Feet; FBLA—3,4; CARR, STEVE W.: Nickname—Truck; Pep Club—1,2; Mgr. Football — 1; Mgr. Basketball —1,2; CARR, THOMAS DEE: Nickname—Sheep; Football—3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Wrestling—4; Track—4; Varsity Club—4; FFA—1,2,4; COLLINS, PAM COLLEEN: Nickname—Pam; Pep Club—1,2; FHA—1,2; Pantherettes—3,4; VICA—3,4; Co-Ed Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Council Treasurer AAMCC—3; Home- coming Maid Of Honor—4; COMBS, STEVEN WORTH: Nickname—Steve; Pep Club; Isaac Walton Lea- gue; Echo—3; Drama Club 2; FBLA 3; Year- book—4; DAY, WILLIAM EARL: Nickname—Bill; Track—3,4; DUMIRE, ROBERT JAMES: Nickname—Buzz; EVANS, ERNESTW.: Nickname—Ernest; Pep Club—1; 43 GRAFTON, KRISTINA LYNN: Nickname—Cookie Monster; Pep Club—1,2; Pan- therettes—3,4; Girls' Varsity Basketball—2,3, 4; Girls' Softball—2; Senior Band—1,2,3; Teacher's Aid—2,4; Bible Club—4; FBLA—3,4; Who's Who Among American High School Students —4; Science Club—1; HAER, MARY ALICE: Nickname—Mary; Pep Club—1,2; Tri-Hi-Y— 1; FHA—1; Student Council—3; Pantherettes—3; FBLA—3,4; Yearbook—4; HALLER, CARLTON: Nickname—Carlton; HEBB, ROBERT LEE: Nickname-Bob; HEDRICK, BERNARD RANDALL: Nickname—Randy; Co-Ed Hi-Y; Basketball—3,4; Baseball—3,4; National Honor Society—3,4; Who's Who Among American High School Students -4; VICA-3,4; HELMICK, JAMES RAYMOND: Nickname—Hounddog; HERRON, RONALD ALLEN: Nickname—Herron; JONES, KATHY LYNN: Nickname—Jonsey; Banner Carrier; Band—2; Snowball Queen—4; JONES, JOHN PAUL: Nickname—John; Baseball—3,4; Yearbook—4; VICA—3,4; KELLY, RANDALL LYNN: Nickname—Banjo; Football—1,2,3,4; Lettermen Club; Track—3; Wrestling—4; KELLEY, REBECCA ANN: Nickname—Becky; FHA—1,2,3; FBLA—3,4; Pep Club-1,2; Bible Club-4; KINES, KAREN JO: Nickname—Karen; Pep Club—1,2; FBLA—3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Who's Who Among American High 44 School Students; Bible Club—4; Tucker County Fair Princess—4; Yearbook—4; KNICELEY, REBECCA: Nickname—Becky; Student Council; Pep Club— 1,2; Pantherettes—3,4; FHA—1,2; FBLA—3; FNA—1; Who's Who Among American High School Students—4; Bible Club—4; KNOTTS, DAVID DALE: Nickname—Spike; Basketball—1,2,3,4; Foot- ball-1,2,3,4; Baseball-2,3,4; Class Presi- dent-1,2,3,4; FFA--1; KNOTTS, DONNA JEAN: Nickname—Donna; Pantherettes—3,4; Pep Club— 1,2; FHA; FBLA-3,4; Co-Ed Hi-Y; Science Club; National Honor Society—3,4; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Varsity Cheerleader—3,4; Homecoming Maid Of Honor— 4; KNOTTS, GREG ARTHUR: Nickname—Frank; FFA—1,2,4; KNOTTS, MARY ETHEL: Nickname—Mertie; FHA—1,2; Echo—3; Pep Club-1; Hero FHA-3,4; FBLA—3; LAMBERT, REX KEVIN: Nickname—Sexy; LANTZ, CHARLES: Nickname—Charlie; Yearbook—4; LEWIS, RICHARD LEE, II.: Nickname-Rick; FFA; Co-Ed Hi-Y-3,4; Letter- men Club; Track—3,4; VICA—3,4; LIPSCOMB, JERRY R.: Nickname—Jerry; LONG, PAM: Nickname—Pam; Pantherettes; FBLA—3,4; Na- tional Honor Society—3,4; Yearbook—4; Band 1,2; Student Council—4; 45 MAHONEY, JAY JAMES RICHARD: Nickname—Jay; Football—4; Basketball; Base- ball; Band; Yearbook—4; Echo—3; Math Club; FBLA—3; MARTIN, CHARLES ALTON: Nickname—Charlie; MOORE, REBECCA ANN: Nickname—Becky; FBLA—3,4; FHA—1,2,3,4 FNA--1; MOREHEAD, CHARLES: Nickname—Charlie; MULLENNEX, DANA LYNN: Nickname—Dana; Pep Club—1,2; FNA—1; FBLA—3,4; Science Club; MULLENNEX, JOCIE ANN: Nickname—Jocie; Hero FHA—1,3; MYERS, ANTHONY DALE: Nickname—Buck; FFA—1,2,3,4; NELSON, DELMAR LEE: Nickname—Mad Dog; Football—1,2,3,4; FFA— 1,2,4; Lettermen Club; Track—3; NESTOR, DONALD G., JR.: Nickname—Duck; Basketball—3,4; Football—3; Baseball—3; NESTOR, PAMELA JO: Nickname—Pam; FHA—1,2,3,4; FNA—1; NESTOR, TOMMY GENE: Nickname—Bull; FFA—1,2,3,4; NINE, MARY LOUISE: Nickname—Mary; PARKS, REBECCA LYNN: Nickname—Becky; Pep Club—2; Hero FHA—3,4; Yearbook—4; PARSONS, KIMBERLY JANE: Nickname—Kim; National Honor Society—3,4; FBLA—3,4; Co-Ed Hi-Y-1,3,4; Varsity Cheer- leader—1,2,3,4; FHA—1; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Pantherettes; Math Club; Youth In Government—3,4; Echo—3; Yearbook—4; 46 PARSONS, ROGER: Nickname—Roger; FFA—1,2; PENNINGTON, BERDETTE LEE: Nickname—Benny; FFA—1,2,3; PENNINGTON, RICHARD BURLEY: Nickname-Dick; Football —1,2,3,4; Track—3; Varsity Club—1,2,3,4; VICA—3,4; PHILLIPS, BEVERLY LYNN: Nickname—Bev; FHA—1,2,3; FNA—1; Tucker County Fair Princess—4; PHILLIPS, DANNY: Nickname—Danny PHILLIPS, HAYWARD L., JR.: Nickname-Joch; VICA-3,4; Echo—3; Yearbook -4; PHILLIPS, LARRY ROBERT: N ickname— Mi lb; Footba 11—1,2,3,4; Lettermen Club; Basketball—1,2; VICA—3,4; Track—3,4; National Honor Society; Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students; Varsity Club—2,3,4; PHILLIPS, REGINA DAWN: Nickname—Gina; Class Vice-President—1,2,3, 4; Bible Club-4; Co-EdHi-Y-3,4; Band-1,2, 3,4; Drum Majorette—4; Who's Who Among A- merican High School Students; Voice Of Demo- cracy Winner—2,3,4; FBLA—3,4; Echo—3; Yearbook—4; Honorary Member of Quill Scroll —2; POLING, MARJORIE JANE: Nickname—Jane; Pep Club—1,2; Pantherettes— 3,4; VICA—Vice Pres. Of Recreation—3,4; WV State VICA Rep. to National VICA; Student Council—3; Student Council Vice-Pres.—4; Bible Club—4; National Honor Society—3,4; Who's Who Among American High School Students —3,4; Maid-of-Honor-Tucker County Fair—4; Hick Fair Queen—4; Potomac High Lands Jr. Miss—4; Top 8 in WV State Jr. Miss—4; State Winner of $1,000 Scholarship From The Century Three Leaders Scholarship Contest—4; 2nd Run- ner-up Alpine Festival—4; 47 POLING, PAUL EDWARD: Nickname—P.P.; Football—2,3; Track—3; FFA--1; PRICE, MICHAEL LYNN: Nickname—Greasy; FFA Land Judging Contest— 1 2,4; RAMSEY, TERRY LYNN: Nickname—Sack; Baseball—2,4; Football —1,2, 3,4; Basketball-2,3,4; VICA-3,4; National Honor Society—3,4; Varsity Club; RIGHMAN, RONALD KEITH: Nickname—Ron; Baseball—3; Wrestling—4; Band 3,4; Isaac Walton League. ROBERTS, EDDIE DEAN: Nickname—Wolf; FFA—1; VICA—3,4; Pep Club — 1; FFA Creed Contest—1; VICA State Contest ”3,4; ROSENAU, MICHAELW.: Nickname—Mike; ROSENAU, ROBERT ROY: Nickname—Rookie; Football —1,2; Basketball— 1; FFA—1,2; ROY, GREGORY P.: Nickname—Greg; FFA—1; Pep Club—2; SHAFFER, LINDA FAYE: Nickname—Lemy; FHA—2,4; SHAHAN, WILLIAM FLOYD: Nickname—Wild Bill; FFA—1,2; VICA—3; Football—1,2,3,4; Baseball—2,3,4; Student Council President—4; Pep Club—1; Drama Club —3; Letterman's Club—3; All-State Football — 4; All-American Football—4; National Honor Society—3,4; Public Speaker in FFA; State Re- porter in VICA; Student Council; Who's Who A- mong American High School Students; SHERMAN, PAULA JANE: Nickname—Paula; Pep Club—1,2; All-Tourna- ment Team—2; FBLA—3,4; Pantherettes—Sec. 48 SIMMONS, CHARLES DAVID: SIMMONS, DEBRA L.: SIMMONS, JEANETTE FERN: SPONAUGLE, JUDY LYNN: STAHL, PAULA JEAN: STEVENS, BRIAN LAWRENCE: STILES, TERESA MAXINE: STRAWDERMAN, RILEY L.: TACY, LESTER DALE: —3; Echo Asst. Editor--3; Yearbook—4; Tucker County Fair Princess—4; Nickname—Chimp; Wrestling—4; Nickname—Waste; Band—1,2,3; Flag Carrier— 1,2; Nickname—Jeanette; Bible Club—4; Sec.-Treas- urer—4; Reporter, Pantherettes—4; Pep Club—2; Nickname—Judy; Pantherettes—3,4; Co-Ed Hi- Y—4; Bible Club-4; FBLA-3,4; FHA-1,2, 3; Vice-President—3; Pep Club—1,2; Class Treasurer—3; Class Secretary—4; Snow Queen Princess—4; Science Club—1; Nickname—Paula; Band—1; FHA—1,2; VICA— 3,4; Nickname—Brian; Football —1,2,3,4; Basketball — 1,2,3,4; Baseball—1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club—1,2,3,4; Band-1,2; Golf-1,2; VICA 3,4; Pep Club-1,2; Nickname—Teresa; Hero FHA; Nickname—Rod; Football—2,3; Yearbook—2; Nickname—Lester; Football—4; Baseball—2,3, 4; Lettermen Club; Yearbook—4; Echo—3; TENNANT, EDWARD LEE, JR.: Nickname—Ed; THOMPSON, JIMMY ROY: Nickname—Bow; VANDEVANDER, REBECCA SUE: Nickname—Becky; FHA—1,2; Pep Club—1,2; FBLA—3,4; Pantherettes—3,4; Student Coun- cil—4; Bible Club, Vice-Pre.—4; Yearbook—4; 49 WAMSLEY, CHARLES, JR.: Nickname—Fuzz; Football—1,2,3,4; Track—3, 4; Baseball—2,3,4; WATRING, NANCY LEA: Nickname—Nancy; Pep Club—1; FHA-1,2; Hero FHA—3; Band—3; Pantherettes—3,4; Bible Club —4; Yearbook—4; WOLFORD, CAROL ANN CARR: Nickname—Carol; Pep Club—1,2; FNA—1; Echo Staff-3; Sec. of FBLA-4; Bible Club-4; FBLA—3; Education Is What A Person Gets When In The Company Of A Group Of Teenagers! 50 Do you find you often have to . . Prove you're someone worth knowing? . . . Live down mistakes? . . . Learn to see things in a different light? . Decide for yourself what others once decided for you? . . . Protect your family as they protected you And because you are often alone, do you sometimes feel lonely? 51 Senior Class Honors Wittiest Boy and Girl: Ron Righman Paula Stahl Most Athletic: Jim Bowley David Knotts Kris Grafton Most Courteous Boy and Girl: Mike Rosenau Paula Sherman Biggest Flirts: Dave Bava Mary Alice Haer The Thoughts We Think, The Acts We Perform, The Motives We Follow—All Shape Our Faces. Most Popular Boy and Girl: Dave Bava Kim Parsons 55 Cutest Couple: Mike Rosenau Judy Sponaugle Remarkable Words Often Come From People Of Few Words. Friendliest Boy: Jay Mahoney Friendliest Girl: Karen Kines Most Talented Boy; r •Jay Mahoney Most Talented Girl Jane Poling Most Tempermental Boy: Jim Bowley Most Tempermental Girl: Kim Parsons Most Talkative Boy: Dave Bava Most Talkative Girl: Becky Kelly 60 Most Likely To Succeed: Larry Phillips Pam Collins Most Studious Boy: Charlie Martin Most Studious Girl: Jane Poling Getting An Idea Should Be Like Sitting Down On A Pin. It Should Make You Get Up And Do Something About It! Most Carefree Boy: Joe Simmons Most Carefree Girl: Debbie Simmons (Picture Not Available Most Ideal Senior Boy: Jim Bowley Most Ideal Senior Girl: Pam Long 62 Best Dressed Boy: Mike Rosenau Best Dressed Girl: Judy Sponaugle Most Spirited Boy: Ron Righman Most Spirited Girl: Donna Knotts 63 Barbara Alkire Pat Ashby Janet Bilby Mike Bohon Steve Booth Lois Bright Mark Bright Sara Brock Ida Brown Sharon Carr Linda Cassidy Theresa Close John Connell Rick Corcoran Junior DeMoss Dan Dilly Rick Dumire Eric Elza Rex Eye Steve Eye Greg Evans Mark Felton Jim Griffith Dana Hockman Bill Holler Greg Hott Sang Nguyen 67 Juniors Jacky Irons Bob Isner Roger Jones Audrey Keenan Susan Kelley Chris Kidwell Jeannie Knicley Bob Knotts Craig Knotts Steven Knotts Bob Lantz Beverly Lawrence Jon Mahoney Joann Morehead Jim McDonald Donnie Liza Mauzy Kim Michael Janet Quesenberry Ivan Rinehart Denver Roy Jack Shahan David Simpson Vera Sponaugle Phyllis Tacy Hancel Thompson As Students We Learn: About Life, About Others; And Most Bob Roberts Carolyn Rosier Ricky Shahan Evelyn Sines Bill Steven Charles Strum Of All, About Ourselves. Debra Wilson Kevin Winston We Find In Life Exactly What We Put Into It. Debra M oore (Early Graduate) Janet Phillips (Early Graduate) 71 Jon Anderson Tim Auvil Louanna Bava Elaina Beery Randy Bonner Daniel Booth Scott Bow ley Kathy Carr Beverly Carr Charles Carr Raylynn Carr Randy Carr Vickie Carr Rocky Corcoran Peggy Day John Davis Susie Delaney Joe Dibacco Mark Freeman Eric Fridley Denise George Yvonne Greaser Pat Gribble Sheryl Harper Dave Hedrick Mike Helmick Dennis Henthorne Karen Hockman Trynh Hue Huryrh Mark Jones Mike Kalar Kathy Kines Jenny Kline Cindy Knotts Margaret Lewis Kathy Lipscomb Keith Lipscomb Kelly Lipscomb Pam Lipscomb Sam Lipscomb Myron Long Jamie Lycliter Julie McDaniel Teresa McDonald Ellen Miller Tammy Miller Gary M oats Desi Moore Bruce Moran Donna Mullennex Brenda Myers Donna Nestor Ruby Nestor Peggy Parsons Sheila Parsons Dale Pennington Bernard Phillips John Phillips Melvin Phillips Carl Plumley Patty Poling Henry Polonskie Robert Roy Barbara Rosenau Mark Sherman Wade Sherman Rebecca Shiflet Jim Shupp Bill Simmons Jeff Simmons 75 To Be Surprised, To Wonder, Is To Begin To Understand. Richard Simmons David Stevens Kenneth Smith Ruby Summerfield Deborah Stiles Kenneth Snyder Dave Snyder Randy Strawderman James Strawderman Tom Summerfield Tracy Swank No Way Of Thinking Or Doing, However Ancient, Can Be Trusted Without Some Proof. Donna Allender Paula Auvil Glen Arbogast Eddie Barkley Danny Barr John Bonner Donald Boyles Junior Boyles Lisa Bright Charlene Brock Amy Burns Tina Burns Sherri Canfield Sue Canfield Leroy Carr George Channels Victoria Close Linda Collins Tony Crawford Alisa Davis Kim Davisson Mike DeWilder Tim Dotson Penny Evans Becky Eye Andrea Felton CLASS OFFICERS: Andrea Felton, President; Dee Sponaugle, Vice-President; Alisa Davis, Secretary—Treasurer. Eugene Fike Freshmen 79 Mike Haller Dan Hebb Dale Helmick Pam Kelley Pam K etc ham Mark Knotts w Warren Knotts Anita Lansberry Tim Lantz Gary Lipscomb Mike Lipscomb Debbie Long 80 Sandy Moore Frank Mullenex Rene Mullenex Carolyn Myers Dorothy Nelson Jerry Nestor Roy Karen Nestor Rocky Nestor Nestor 5 m r v f) r f $ Alice Parsons Jimmy Propst Lea Beth Rhodes Dennis Pine Vickie Pittman Robin Plum Ada Poling Gary Poling John Rhodes Tina Sherman Sam Smith Jean Sponaugle Charles Schadwald Forrest Smith Debbie Snyder Steve Sponaugle 82 Ed Stevens Rita Mae Stall Rick Sturms Jesse Summerfield Willetta Swartz Sandra Tennant It isn't ever the same In time, I'll change, and you. And the currents of our lives. But the image of this moment will never fade. This moment, and you, are unforgettable. Mike Wamsley Sheila Wetzel 83 Charles White Jim Williams Joe Williams Debbie Winton Individually and as a par- ticipant in the activities of PHS, each person devel- ops his own values and goals 84 Frustration Frustration is the ultimate experience at Parsons High School. The causes are varied, but they crop up in nearly everysituation. The D that came out a C, the memorized formula that disappears during the quiz, the gorgeous chick who won't give you the time of day, losing your key or forgetting your combination when pressed for time. It's all enough to give a person an ulcer! 88 J.D. Alkire Amy Auvil Karen Ball Patricia Barr Gary Betler Robert Bosie Pauletta Bright Harold Bucanan Becky Carr Jeff Carr Matt Carr Sylvia Carr Lori Collins Maureen Day Rachelle Davis Robert Dennis Tammy Dennis Rocky Dotson Beverly Dove Denise Eye Randall Fansler Cheryl Ferguson Mike Fike Tim Filler Vicki Freeman Steve Funkhouser Tammy Gochenouf Sandy Greaser CLASS OFFICERS: Leah Pollock, President Rick Miller, Vice-President; Curtis Wilfong, Secretary; Lori Collins, Treasurer. Eighth Grade 87 Sandra Hebb Scott Heckler Keith Helmick Linda Henline Scott Hockman Mark Holler Melinda Hott Cindy Jerome Becky Jolly Teresa Jolly Onda Jones Mandy Klein Charles Knotts Tina Knotts Heather Lee John Lipscomb Mark Martin Tim Matheny Steve Maxwell Robin McDaniel Pete M ichael Ricky Miller Peggy Moats Greg Moore Steve Moran Carol Murphy Judy Myers Debra Nestor Jeff Nestor Patricia Owens Shirley Parsons Dawnelle Phillips Randy Phillips Sherry Phillips Virginia Phillips Kevin Pifer Allen Plum Leah Pollock Tammy Purnell Jerry Raines Diana Rhinehart Kelly Roberts 89 THINGS CANNOT ALWAYS GO YOUR WAY. LEARN TO ACCEPT IN SILENCE THE MINOR AGGRAVA- TIONS, CULTIVATE THE GIFT OF TACITURNITY AND CONSUME YOUR OWN SMOKE WITH AN EXTRA DROUGHT OF HARD WORK, SO THAT THOSE ABOUT YOU MAY NOT BE ANNOYED WITH THE DUST AND SOOT OF YOUR COMPLAINTS. Linda Roy Scott Roy Brenda Shahan Debbie Shahan Elizabeth Simmons Mary Simmons Barbara Smith 90 Eddie Swartz Howard Thompson Cathy White THE MAN WHO IS ANYBODY AND WHO DOES ANY- THING IS SURELY GOING TO BE CRITICIZED, VIL- IFIED, AND MISUNDERSTOOD. THIS IS PART OF THE PENALTY FOR GREATNESS, AND EVERY GREAT MAN UNDERSTANDS IT, AND UNDERSTANDS, TOO, THAT IT IS NO PROOF OF GREATNESS. 91 Ruth Amie Donald Adams Matt Anderson John Arnold James Barkley Victoria Beckman Terry Bonner Todd Bolyard Paul Bright Lois Brock Bob Carr Steve Carr Tina Carr Susan Chenoweth Kathy Craig Tammy Cross Greg Crosten Maureen Day Tina Dibacco Francis Dumire Anita Harper Becky Hebb Jeanette Heckler James Heckler Janet Heckler Pam Hedrick David Helmick CLASS OFFICERS: Danny Woods, President; If Ricky Nestor, Vice-President; Debbie Sturms, Secretary; Jeff Nestor, Treasurer. Cathy Herron Seventh Grade 93 Michelle Hott Cindy Humphry Loc Huyuh Phpc, Huyuh Tammy Hymes Daniel Jerome Billy Jones Richard Kareski Lee Kelly Kennetha Kidwell Rob Klein Peggy Knotts Holly Ledden John Lipscomb Mark Lipscomb r' - r Punkin Lipscomb Mike Lon Robert Lycliter 94 Tina Martin Joe Mason Leah Mason Tommy Maxwell Greg Mayfield Jim McWilliams Cheryl Miller Marie Miller Rick Nestor Teresa Nestor Terry Niemenski Tammy Odecker Marshall Parsons Scott Pennington Luke Persutti T.C. Pennington Sabin Pennington Alan Phillips Clifford Phillips Cheryl Phillips Janet Phillips Wanda Phillips Phil Pitzer Harry Poling Joe Polomski Frank Pifer Carl Rhodes David Rhodes Dawn Rhodes Louis Roy Robert Roy Susan Roy Brenda Scritchfield Phil Sherman Tommy Simpson Marty Smith Forrest Smith Debbie Snyder Donnell Stone Jimmy Stiles Chris Strader Debby Sturms Linda Summerfield Brian Swecker Roxanne Tennant Sheila Teagarden r Linda Thompson Jason Thompson Diana Tompkins Delbert Varner Richard Wetzel John Wiles JeffWilfong Danny Woods Diane Winton Debbie Watring 98 The educational process at PHS is designed to help its young people learn to live successfully in a changing world, which involves them in many different kinds of relationships. It encourages each student to make de- cisions according to his own percep- tion of himself and others. Education at PHS is effective as its purpose is to ensure that by the time they leave school, every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be embued with a lifelong desire to know it. We come to school to learn about a truth we can meet and witness. And in searching for it, we find a common bond which ties us together with more strength. Our teachers help us to discover these truths through gentle persuasion and guidance, but most of all, we help each other by caring enough to give our time. Above Left: Creativity is en- couraged by Mr. Puskus as he instructs students in Art class Above Right: Mr. Lee shows Kathy Herron how to make beautiful music. Picking away at her type- writer in Typing I class is Sheila Herron Sandy Auvil's interest and concen- tration are evident as she tackles a literature assignment Mrs. Bragg's 7th Grade English class participates in a class dis- cussion of last night's homework. Randy Hedrickdiagram'sa sentence for his English class to prove he's got it all together Learning: The real purpose of a school. The acquiring of knowledge was accomplished in many ways, but in the end what had been learned had to be appraised somehow. With such a diversity of students, ways of being evaluated also differed greatly. The creative juices flowed as participants showed their newly acquired talents through sculpture, painting, sewing, and cooking. In academically oriented classes, evaluations were of themore tradition- al nature as the usual lab experi- ments, business skills tests, and term papers still offered their frus- trations. Sometimes, questioning the worth of these activities, stu- dents wondered whether evaluations were really fair tests for judging a student's knowledge, or whether they were just busy work. But in the end, the most important thing was that the student left his class with a sense of satisfaction. 103 Library period offers students time to study or locate books of in- terest. Mrs. Mullenax supervises as Nancy Watring signs out a book for leisure enjoyment Why Study? Why indeed, when there are so many more fascinating things to do with your time--like pumping gas at Parson's Texaco or Bishoff's Exxon, watching Charlie's Angels, hunting for girls at Basketball games, listing the ingredients of a Big Mac, or participating in a pool game at Wood- ford's Gulf. And after you had done all those things, you went home to relay . . . only to find piles of un- opened books staring at you. Open me, or die, they cried, with death being synonomous with never seeing the family car again. So, on you go to your books, first determining where you could best concentrate. In a quiet room? Not without a radio! With your girlfriend? (Well, you could always say you were studying . . . ) Once down to the serious business of act- ually doing your homework, you had to decide on the quickest way to fin- ish the most work with the least ef- fort. The best way, of course, was to call up a friend who had already done the assignment and just copy his. Teachers were actually trying to de- stroy you be getting together and plan- ning it so that all your tests, projects and papers were due during the same week. Well, you decided , you'd show them! You weren't the type to be pushed around like that. You just didn't do any of the work. So there! Paula Auvil and Rena Mullenax learn the art of embroidery in Home Economics class Arch A. Moore, Jr. Career Center Construction on the Arch A. Moore, Jr. Career Center was begun in 1973 and completed for student use in 1974. This school was designed to produce a better skilled worker in Tucker County. And, in addition, to better meet the individual needs of the students. Since its construction, the Career Center has been very effective in achieving its purpose. A survey is conducted every February on the previous year's graduates. The unemployment rate of Tucker County had previously been two and one half times as high as the rest of the Nation. Today in Tucker County, the unemployment rate has decreased tremendously. This decline is the direct result of the benefits the career center offers Tucker County students. Tucker County's unemployment rate is now less than the national level. Two reasons for this vast improvement of the unemployemnt situation are that each years jobs are secured for graduating seniors and that twenty-five percent of the graduates continue their education into post-secondary or college training programs. Courses offered at the Career Center include: Nursing, Secretarial Studies, Accounting, Hotel-Motel manage- ment, Auto-Body Auto Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance, and Building Construction. 105 106 On The Following Page Above Left: Ruth Ann Cooper, Hotel-Motel Management Above Right: Marie Day, Health Occupation Center Left: Daniel Gillenwater, Resource Center Center Right: Eugene Roy, Auto Mechanics Bottom Left: Lawrence Stevens, Building Construction Bottom Right: Jerry Flanagan, Industrial Maintenance Mrs. Bertie Rennix, Secretarial Studies Instructor at the Arch A. Moore, Jr. Career Cen- ter, has set an example more teachers should emulate. Her philosophy of education re- quires that a teacher accept the student where he is upon class enrollment. From there it is a teacher's responsibility to help him progress as much as possible. In addition, an' affective teacher helps each student iron out his own, individual difficulties. Mrs. Rennix attended WVLL and W. Va. Weslyan where she received her B S deqree She has taught school for thirty-six years, the last four at the Career Center. Mrs. Rennix, your time and effort have been noticed and appreciated! 108 Auto Body class offers students first hand experiences in auto body repair. They become adept in priming, painting, and other skills, such as estimating the damage of a wrecked vehicle. In Auto Mechanics students learn how to rebuild engines. Building Construction offers students courses in Electrical Wiring, Masonry, Blueprint Reading, Etc. 109 Top Left: The Secretarial Studies Program offers courses in Shorthand I, II; Typing I, II, III; Bus- iness Machines. Below Left: The Resource Center offers students opportunity for students to pick up extra credits not offered within regular school curriculum. no The Direction In Which Education Starts Industrial Maintenance offers instruction in Welding, Hydrolics, Machine Shop. Vo-Ag Class shows students hard at work repainting a hay rake. A Man Will Determine His Future Life Q. Does being an 18 year old give you more freedom? A. No, because you're still living at home. Your parents always want to know where you are.—Jim Arnold Q. Do you think people accept you as you are ? A. Yes, I think people accept me for what lam. I am on ly me and I fee I each person is only who they are. If they can't be accepted by that, then why bother? --Becky Bland A. No, if you act one way, they look down on you. If you act another way, they think you're stuck up. — Steve Combs A. If they don't like me, tuff! --Dave Bava A. I can't say for sure cause I don't know what goes on inside their heads. If they don't like me, it's their tough luck because I'm not going to change. --Rick Lewis Q. Why Study? A. Because we have to!! --Kim Michael Students Speak Out . . . Q. Has PHS helped you to recognize yourself7 A. Maybe not so much PHS itself, but the people you meet and the friends you make. Yes, they do help you recognize yourself. --Mary Alice Haer Q. Should Religion be returned to the schools? A. Yes, because about 50% of all kids in school are religious, but I think it should be everybody on the right side of Jesus. —Jim Dotson Q. How do you feel about violence on TV7 A. Fantastic! I'd like to tackle Charlie's Angels . —Mike Rosenall Q. What does the future hold for us? A. A lot of problems to clear up that were created by the older generation. —Rex Lambert Q. Should Pot be legalized? A. Yes, its no worse than alcohol —David Knotts A. No, it harms the mind. —Ralph Helmick Q. Do you feel that PHS really cares about the quality of its classes? A. Yes and no; There are teachers in the school who try to help students. But on the other hand, there are teachers who do not care about students or what they do. They should get involved with their stu- dents by taking time to explain and make a student feel useful. 112 Front Row Kneeling: Sylvia Carr, Elania Berry, Debra Lycliter, Willetta Swartz, Pam Ketchum, Sandy Moore, Rebecca Jolly; 2nd Row—Sandy Auvil, Mary Simmons, Barbara Smith, Jeanette Wamsley, Pam Lipscomb, Vickie Freeman, Judy Pitzer, Sandy Greaser, Alisa Davis, Debbie Snyder, Karen Hockman, Dana Hockman, Tim Auvil, Teresa Mc- Donald; 3rd Row—Phyllis Tacy, Greg Moore, Agnes Simmons, Greg Mayfield, Kim Davis- son, Jenny Klein, Kenny Smith, Steve Eye, Andrea Felton, Larry Mayfield, Jamie Lyc- liter, Mandy Klein, Donna Nestor; 4th Row—Joyce Murray, Heather Lee, Kellie Flynn, Melinda Hott, Debbie Stiles, Beverly Carr, Tracy Swank, Ellen Miller; 5th Row—Liza Mauzy, Mr. Lee, Sherry McClain, Darlene Pine, Regina Phillips, Yvonne Greaser. Parsons High School Marching Band Under the direction of Stephen Lee for the past three years, the PHS Marching Band has not only improved in tone, but in volume. When Mr. Lee first began teaching in Parsons, his entire program from the fifth grade through the twelfth consisted of ninety seven mem- bers. Today, this membership has grown to one hundred fifty. Mr. Lee instructs Elemen- tary Band at Hamric, St. George, and Parsons Grade School. In addition, he carries a junior band and senior band at Parsons High School. Mr. Lee and his band have had in- vitations to various festivals and events throughout the state. These include: W. Va. For- rest Festival, Buckwheat Festival. 114 Majorette Corps: Ellen Miller, Donna Nestor, Sandy Auvil (Head), Teresa McDonald, Phyllis Tacy, Joyce Murray. Head Majorette: Sandy Auvil Joyce Murray Phyllis Tacy Teresa McDonald Donna Nestor Ellen Miller Bible Club Left To Right Front Row: Leah Mason, Trinh Huynh, Sherry Canfield, Kim Davisson, Judy Sponaugle, Susan Kelly, Sandy Auvil, Becky Vandevander; 2nd Row: Tina Martin, Jean- nette Simmons, Becky Kelly, Janet Phillips, Becky Knicely; 3rd Row: Jim Shupp, Tammy Cross, Carol Murphy, Agnes Simmons, Cheryl Phillips, Nancy Watring, Joanne Morehead, Karen Kines, Kris Grafton, Gina Phillips, Tina Carr, Michelle Hott; Echo Staff Seated Left To Right: Janet Phillips, Co- Editor; Eric Elza, Editor; Desi Moore, Editor- ialist; Tammy Miller, Columnist, Standing L-R: Debbie Wilson, Reporter; Charlie Sturms; Circulation Manager; Melanie Garton, Sponsor; Ida Brown, Reporter; Joanne Moore- head, Feature Editor; 1st Row: Sponsor—Mrs. Rigney, Tam- my Hymes, Anita Harper, Brenda Scritchfield, Ellen Miller, Debbie Stiles, Desi Moore, Sherry Phillips, Sherry Credal; 2nd Row: Janet Wol- ford, Cheryl Miller, Vicki Beckman, Dewayne McElwee. Richard Wetzel, Greg Moore, Diane Rhinehart; 3rd Row: Diane Winton, Luke Pursutti, Lois Wiles, John Wiles, Cherie Ar- nold, Jimmy Stiles, Jim Shupp, Steve Carr, Maria Miller, John Arnold, Trynh Hue Huyrh Drama Club Drama Club Officers Lois Wiles—President Ellen Miller—Vice-Pres. Desi Moore—Sec-Treas. Debbie Stiles—Pub. Dir. Sherry Phillips: Sgt. At Arms Cast For Girls Ask Boys For Dates” John Wiles Debbie Stiles Ellen Miller Greg Moore Diane Rhinehart Future Business Leaders Of America Front Row—Kris Grafton, Sandy Auvil, Carol Wolford, Karen Kines, Donna Knotts, Becky Myers, Becky Kelley, Judy Sponaugle, Dana Mullennex; Back Row—Beth Bachand, Sponsor Mary Bolinger, Becky Vandevander, Becky Moore, Kim Parsons, Brenda Carr, Pam Long, Mary Alice Haer, Paula Sherman, Beckie Bland, Mrs. Rennix, sponsor: Not Pictured—Gina Phillips, Don Nestor Officers: Gina Phillips, Pres. Pam Long, Vice-Pres Carol Wolford, Sec. Karen Kines, Treas. Donna Knotts, Pari Sandy Auvil, Hist. Future Homemakers Of America 1st Row—Desi Moore, Ruby Nes- tor, Pam Kelley, Becky Shiflet, Barb Rosenau, Robin Plum, Lisa Bright, Patricia Vickers; 2nd Row— Peggy Parsons, Kathy Lipscomb, Denise George, Susie Delaney, Tina Burns, Sheila Herron, Sher- rie Canfield, Becky Moore, Bev- erly Phillips Officers: Beverly Phillips: Pres. Desi Moore: V-Pres. Kathy Lipscomb: V-Pres. Becky Shiflet: V-Pres. Denise George: Sec. Susie Delaney: Treas. Peggy Parsons: Hist. Hero FHA Debbie Shahan, Onda Jones, Tina Knotts, Brenda Shahan, Donna Allender; 2nd Row—Cherie Ar- nold, Brenda Jolly, Margaret Bolinger, Penny Evans, Susan Canfield, Dorothy Nelson, Caro- lyn Myers, Diane Amie; 3rd Row— LeaBeth Rhodes, Susie Close, Linda Shaffer, Rena Mullenax, Mary Knotts, Paula Auvil, Paul- etta Bright, Becky Eye, Sheryl Harper, Alice Parsons, Debbie Long, Jocie Mullenax. Officers: MORNING: AFTERNOON Sue Canfield—P. Alice Parsons: P Dorothy Nelson—V-P Becky Eye: V-P Rena Mullenax-Sec. LeaBeth Rhodes: Linda Roy—Treas. Treas. Front Row L-R: Danny Barr, Charles Shadwall, Jeff Simmons, Dave Hedrick, Tom Carr, Raylynn Carr; 2nd Row: Roy Nestor, Debbie Stiles, Charles Carr, and John Boninex; 3rd Row: Robert Roy, Mike Helmick, Henry Polomiski, Glenn Arbogast, Frank Mullenex, Mike Lipscomb; 4th Row: Craig Knotis, Rick Nestor, Paul Owens, Gary Moats; 5th Row: Curt Hovatter, Robert Knotis, Randy Carr. Future Fanners Of America 1977 Panther Patrons Forrest Armentrout Lonnie and Roxanne Nestor John Kaznoski Fred Long Allen Hile Edward Auvil Michael Skinner Glen Patsy Charles Lloyd Vicki Mullennex R.M. Bill Leary Frank Ferguson Mrs. Jack Elza Mrs. Londa Rigney Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klus Mr. and Mrs. Philip Long Mr. and Mrs. Ron Blake Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Consla Bruce Wells Phyllis Harman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts Jerry DeLuca Carol Crosten Susan Knotts Pam Chenoweth Harold H. Fox Ruby Kate Greider Howard Dale Moore Denver and Ethel Smith Rev. and Mrs. Charles Pollock Mr. and Mrs. John Bragg Mrs. Claudette Judy Mrs. Hazel Bennett Patricia Usnik Mr. and Mrs. Doug Spessert Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Parsons 120 Isaac Walton League L To R: Tim Filler, Joe Sim- mons, Wiletta Swartz, Pam Ketchum, Kenneth Snyder, Peggy Day, Steve Eye, Rosalie Boyles, Karen Nestor, Patty Poling, Mr. Bill Rosenau, Sponsor, Jerry Raines, Mark Holler, Scott Heckler. Officers: Joe Simmons: Pres. Willetta Swartz: Vice-Pres. Patty Poling: Sec. Peggy Day: Treas. Pantherettes 1st Row-. Jeannette Simmons, Sandy Auvil, Pam Long, Jane Poling, Donna Knotts, Miss PatUsnik, Sponsor; 2nd Row: Becky Vandevander, Kris Graf- ton, Nancy Watring, Judy Spo- naugle, Becky Knicely, Dana Hockman, Debbie Snyder, Karen Hockman, Becky Nestor, Tracy Swank, Sherry McClain; 3rd Row-. Sandy Moore, Debbie Win- ston, Pam Kelley, Sherry Her- ron, Lisa Bright, Kim Davis- son, Kathy Grafton, Sara Brock, Lisa Mauzy, Carolyn Rosier, Alisa Davis, Jeannette Warns- ley, Sheila Parsons; 4th Row: Sherry Martin, Ronda McElwee, Jill Long, Brenda McWilliams, Andrea Felton, Sherry Can- field, Tina Burns, Darlene Pine, Pam Ketchum, Willetta Swartz, Patricia Vickers, Sheila Whetzel, Luanna Bava, Teresa McDonald. Student Council L To R Front Row: Danny Woods, Phil Pitzer, Pam Ket- chum, Regina Phillips, Jane Poling, Charles Mullennex, Susie Delaney, Brenda Myers, Darlene Myers, Pam Collins, Carolyn Rosier, Melinda Hott, Lori Collins, Barb Alkire, Bill Shahan; Back Row: Ruth Ann Mullennex, Sherry McClain, Kathy Kines, Pam Long, Tim Auvil, David Stevens, David Knotts. Officers: Bill Shahan—Pres. Jane Poling—Vice Pres. Pam Collins—Sec. Pam Long—Treas. c JA Coed - Hi -Y Club J.° P: or‘ Collins, Kim Davisson, Lewis Roy, Mary Simmons Debbie Wmton; Seated At The Bench: Mike Rosenau, Gina Phillips, Kim Parsons Charts Lantz Pam C oil1 ns; Seated As The Jury: Jim Shupp, Ellen M illeV, 'jennyKlein E lania Berry ' Mandy Klein, Jeannette Warns ley, Donna Knotts, Judy Sponaugle, Tim Auvil, Rachelle Davis, Heather Lee, Leah Pollock, Melinda Hott ' e Officers Gina Phillips—President Kim Parsons—Secretary Mike Rosenall—Head of Program Pam Collins—Vice President Char,ie Lantz—Chaplain Heather Lee—Scrapebook Vocational Industrial Clubs Of America 1st Row: Boyd Boserman Bill Day Dave Knotts Eddie Roberts Bill Lansberry Randy Kelley Bob Collins Donley Barr Larry Phillips 2nd Row: Darnie Stevens (Sponsor) Bob Rosenau Riley Strawderman Jim Bowley Jane Poling Tom Carr Marie Day (Sponsor) Cherie Arnold Karen Morgan Pam Collins Paula Stahl Lettermen s Club Bottom Row L To R: Terry Ramsey, Rick Corroran, Tom Carr, Rocky Shahan, and Dave Bava; 2nd Row: Bill Holler, Rick Lewis, Randy Kelley, Lester Tacy; Top: Dave Knotts, Eddie Barkley, John Bonner. 1976 brought with ita new breed of Parsons High School athletes. They were a crowd of hungry young men oriented toward a paramount goal—to win. With past experience and knowledgeable coaches as their supreme assets, they confronted the problem situations of the forth coming season and sought definite solutions to their formidable adversaries. s individuals, Panthers formed their own opinions, regardless of how they might conflict with standard traditions or parental influence. But, as a team, they mellowed to the scent of victory, and it united them into a single unit of force. The impact was magnanimous, for not a foe was unshaken, nor an opponent uninspired by Panther spirit. Led on by strong pride and a re- luctance to give in to the aches and pains of competition, Panther ath- letes scrambled to recognition and respect throughout West Virginia. They maintained a consistency in attitude and effort throughout the year that elevated them to the right- ful position of West Virginia's finest! BOYS TRACK SCHEDULE April 7 Fairmont 9 Fairmont 12 Elkins 13 Fairmont 19 Shinnston 21 Fairmont 25 Petersburg!! May 2 Fairmont 10 Fairmont 13 Fairmont Regional GIRLS TRACK SCHEDULE April 12 Elkins 15 Fairmont 20 Fairmont 25 Petersburg 29 Morgantown May 14 Morgantown Regional WRESTLING c 7 Elkins L • 10 Mannington W 15 Phillip Barbour L 21 West Fairmont L Jan, . 12 GOLF Elkins S outhern Tri-Match: Elkins MoSffiell Hampshire |Tri-Match: Petersburg ■KefserB| May 13 15 16 18 20 22 23 25 29 30 2 4 6 7 7 :ric:ay Wednesday Friday Saturday Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday Monday Friday Saturday Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday Saturday PARSONS HIGH BASEBALL University Barracksville Coal ton Rivesville Mountaineer South Ha ins on Tygarts Valley Circleville (DH) Union Barracksville Keyser(DH) Tygarts Valley M ountaineer Tygarts Valley Union Coal ton (W) 2-1, (L) 0- (W) 11-2 (W) 10-0 (W) 5-4 (W) 9-5 (W) 13-0 (L) 2-4 (L) 0-10, (L) 0' (W)25-5 Cancelled (L) 0-13, (I) 3- (L) 3-7 Cancelled (L) 3-5 Cancelled Cancelled BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. Jan. Flemington Mountaineer Tygarts Valley Kermit Big Creek Pickens Flintstone, Md Coal ton Flemington Mountaineer! Flintstone, Md Kermit H GIRLS BASKETBALL Sept 28 Elkins Oct 5 Mountaineer Oct 7 Tygarts Valley Oct 12 Elkins Oct 14 Flemington Oct 19 Philip Barbour Oct 21 Coal ton Oct 26 Flemington Oct 28 •' ' Nov 1 Nov 9 Nov 10 v. Nov L 6-7 W 14-6 W 58-0 W 26-0 W 36-0 W 28-0 W 21-0 W 27-0 W 46-0 PARSONS HIGH FOOTBALL 1977 Meadow Bridge Kingw'ood Tygarts Valley Masontown Northern Southern ■ Moorefield jL Rivesville Petersburg ountaineer It Is Easier To Build Boys Than Mend Men We come together. It is a new experience for some of us. We take everything in as if our very lives depend on it. But we endeavor in a spirit of togetherness. Togetherness can't be explained by noises or words. It's best considered in the quietness of our after thoughts. V v'i 49 V. ft! -li M V u l -. V if� -li -I u i •■ - :nr s ' «rl I' VI i‘OWW . .UH 1 - a'ii g? S l! c. I Sr ' T:r :' f f %! $ v 14 i •- i r.j w r ' as? •,M '7 • r - 'JErlfe .v j4 � T ki 5v-«4 f. f• rTTSv £l k sS . Jy • V . ' - '.' ,4. ■ u ' m •?«‘.- A--• -'. - 'g£-'H� i '32? Vi -TiyS- • T- VV' - :• VjL - i ■’«- • : - ••■- . ■ ■- ; .V 1 , .� 1 - •■ ■ : . ZU+x. 3Lr«. £ .. . - Parsons’ Panthers 1977 Senior members of team: L To R 1st Row: Rick Pennington, Bill Shahan, Brian Stevens, Larry Phillips, Dave Bava, Terry Ramsey, Delmar Nelson, Rick Lewis; 2nd Row: David Knotts, Jay Mahoney, Fuzz Wamsley, Lester Tacy, Tom Carr, Jim Bowley, Randy Kelley; Junior members of team: L To R 1st Row: Jim McDonald, Bill Stevens, Jim Poling, Dan- iel Dilly, Rex Eye, Sang Nyugen; 2nd Row: Greg Hott, Rocky Shahan, Rick Corcoran, Jack Shahan, Steve Booth, Bill Holler. Panthers Capture Sectional Title The I?77 Basketbal1 season was a highly successful one for coach Neil Gutshall and his scrambling cagers. They had an impressive 17-2 record going into the sectionals. De- feating Shinnston in the sectionals, the Panthers were overpowered in the regionals by Mannington. Maintaining a high level of spirit and determination throughout the season, the Panthers exhibited superior skills in controlling the momentum of the game. The strategy of inter- mingling a zone and a man-to-man defense, coupled with a fast break leverage, enabled the Panthers to coax their opponents into playing the Panthers version of basketball . . aggressive and overpowering! 1976-77 Panther Basketball Team: Seated L To R—Randy Hedrick, Terry Ramsey, Jim Bowley, David Knotts, Brian Stevens, Donny Nestor; Standing L To R Coach Neil Gut- shall, Jim Poling, Dave Stevens, Rick Corcoran, Jim McDonald, Bill Holler, MarkJones. 132 Jim Poling (No. 34) stretches for rebound Jim Bowley (22) and Terry Ramsey (40) watch as teammate David Knotts (30) attempts a goal. Opposite Page: Bodies in motion, faces that express endeavor . . . These two things tell the story . . . The odds were against them from the very beginning, but the par- sons panthers tried their wings at their first game of the season. They practiced hard: Each evening, following a full day of work in school. They played hard: Battling away until the final buzzer. The Panthers took each loss with a dignity and sense of gain that only comes with the kind of Panther pride that fine coaching and loyal fans instill upon young athletes. Parsons gained strength and experience each game. They'll be back next year, older, wiser, and ready to meet the challenge. Jr. varsity basketball team: L To R—Myron Long, Mark Freeman, Jim Poling, Dave Stev- ens, Hancel Thompson: 134 Jr High Basketball Team First Row L To R: Gary Lipscomb, Larry Mayfield, Jimmy Williams, Dee Sponaugle; 2nd Row L To R: Mike Devilder; Rick Sturms, Mark Martin; Butch Fox; Mark Jones Mark Freeman Teamwork. Discipline. Experiences. Dimensions. Friendships. Understanding. Sharing. We experience them all in straight-forward ways during the school day, and in the most subtle ways after school. School activities are geared to teach. Dave Stevens Terry Ramsey 137 The evening began traditionally by recognizing participants in each school sport for out- standing leadership and dependability. And PHS certainly did have its share of remark- able young men and women. Yet, not only are PHS athletes dependable and of leadership quality, they recognize and respect those people who give their time and share their wis- dom unselfishly. One such person was Coach Bill Haddox who led the Panther football team to a 9-1 winning season. On this night, the students overwhelmed him with their gratitude, and the community of parents also present unanimously seconded their approval. Coach Haddox was presented a plaque and a watch for not only his great coaching ability, but also for touching the hearts of all those who worked under him. His road to victory was summed up in the following philosophy: Never give up regardless of who is running ahead of you because he could be struck by a bolt of lightning, he was right! 1977 All-Sport Banquet Of PHS 139 First Organized Track Team Sprints Through First Season In their first season of organized com- petition, the Panthers' track team sprinted its way through a rugged ten meet schedule. Under the guidance of Coach Bill Had- dox, the track team began practice at the beginning of the second semester. On April 7, they opened their season against Fairmont. They ended the sea- son on May 13th when they attended the regional track meet in Fairmont. Several team members went to the state track meet. They were: 2 MILE RELAY—Jim Poling, John Connell, Glen Arbogast, John Anderson MILE RELAY—Randy Strawderman, Greg Hott, Donnie McWilliams, Randy Hedrick 880 RELAY—Strawderman, Robert Nestor, McWilliams, Hedrick 440 RELAY—Strawderman, Joe Di- bacco, McWilliams, Hedrick 880 RUN—Poling DISCUS—Fuzz Wamsley; LONG JUMP—McWilliams Front Row L To R: Jon Ma- honey, Randy Strawderman, John Rhodes, Carl Plumley, Dan Dilly, Robert Moore, John Anderson, Jim Poling, Glen Arbogast. 2nd Row L To R: Coach Haddox, Ron Righman, Joe Dibacco, Butch Fox, Don- nie McWilliams, Randy Hedrick, Terry Ramsey, Bob Roberts, Rocky Nestor, Bill Simmons, Paul Owens, John Connell, Greg Hott. 140 Wrestling Team Begins First Season Despite a disappointing 1-5 record, the Panthers were regarded highly by their opponents throughout the season, due to their spirit and determination not to be pinned. Team members: Randy Kelley, Ron Righman, Jon Mahoney, Dan Dilly, Tony Crawford, Randy Strawderman, Joe Dibacco, John Bonner. 142 Varsity track team: L To R Kneeling: Brenda McWilliams, Debbie Snyder, Pam Kelley, Cindy Knotts, Donna Nestor, Brenda Carr; Standing L To R: Coach Haddox, Ruby Nestor, Be, Becky Nestor, Dana Hockman, Teresa McDonald, Annie Felton. Jr. high track team: Kneeling L To R: Mary Simmons, Barbie Smith, Punkin Lipscomb, Janet Heckler, Kelley Flynn; 2nd Row: Coach Haddox, Rachelle Davis, Heather Lee, Melinda Hott, Leah Pollock, Holly Leddin, Jeannette Heckler. In compliance with trends calling for women's equality in athletics, the girls' track teams entered their first season of competition. Although their records were not impressive, the girls' spirit and pride were. They did not give in to depression that often comes with de- feat. Instead, they are more determined to grow with experience and imrpove with practice for next year. Girls’ Track Teams Enter First Year Of Action 143 Girls Gymnastics Is An Eye-Opening Crowd Pleaser In Its First Year Team members: Melinda Hott, Mandy Cline, Lori Collins, Sherry Phillips, Pat Barr, Cheryl Ferguson, Robin McDan- iel, Debbie Nestor, Mary Simmons, Karen Hockman, Debbie Snyder. Beauty, coordination, agility, and stamina are evident below. W-____________________________ T3 Girls Basketball Team Travels To Regionals Team members: Kim Michael Judy Pitzer Liza Mauzy Luanna Bava Sheila Parsons Kathy Carr Kris Grafton Sara Brock Annie Felton Jenny Klein Kelly Lipscomb Teresa McDonald The 1976 basketball season saw a 16 wins to 2 losses for the girls' record. They stomped Roosevelt-Wilson in the sectionals only to be oosted by University High in the regional aplyoffs. We expect the girls to come roaring back better than ever next season though, as they only lose one starter—Kris Grafton. 145 Being a cheerleader is a matter of enunciating clearly while screaming at the top of your lungs. It means snappy drills, hours of practice and tired muscles; cold days, rainy nights and tremendous self-discipline. Cheering a losing team is rough because you cant' switch sides. But the most disconcerting part is having 1,000 people know your name. Parsons High School 1976-77 Varsity Cheerleaders Dana Hockman Karen Hockman Bottom To Top: Donna Knotts, Dana Hock- man, Tracy Swank, Becky Nestor, Karen Hockman Becky Nestor 147 Jr. High Cheerleaders 1st Row L To R: Brenda McWilliams, Debbie Snyder, Sherry McClain; 2nd Row L To R: Heather Lee, Patricia Usnik (sponsor) Rachelle Davis Below: L To R: Debbie Snyder, Sherry Mc- Clain, Heather Lee, Rachelle Davis. 148 % Will I recall the good times of shared laughter that came from such simple things as having a coke, or enjoying a bonfire? Was I alone or was I a real part of them? What will I remember? In years to come as I look back, how will I remember? Will I remember the year as it was or as I had wished it to be? Will I remember only the hap- py time or the disappointments we al- so shared? Happy. We celebrate. Gaily. Noisily. Excitedly. For the year brings with it many examples of victory. 1976-77 Homecoming Court Top Right: L To R—Ra- chelle Davis, 8th grade princess; Dana Hockman, junior princess; Jill Long, 9th grade princess; Pam Collins, senior princess; Kim Parsons, queen; Donna Knotts, senior princess; Luanna Bava, sophomore princess; Leah Pollock, 8th grade princess Below Left: Kim Parsons, 1976-77 Homecoming Queen Below Right: L To R — Pam Collins, senior prin- cess, Kim Parsons, queen, Donna Knotts, senior princess. Left Middle: Pam Collins, senior princess Mike Rosenau, escort Left Bottom: Queen Kim Parsons Donny Nestor, Escort Right Top: Donna Knotts, Senior Princess Right Middle: (Background) Dana Hockman, Junior princess, Bob Roberts, Escort (Foreground) Jill Long, Freshman princess, Jim Williams, escort Right Botton: Jill Long and Jim Williams begin the recessional from the field. Sno Ball 1977 Above: Queen Kathy Jones Bob Roberts, escort Middle: Kathy and Bob Bottom Left: Susie Bohon, senior Charlie Sturms, escort Bottom Right: Judy Sponaugle, senior Mike Rosenau, escort Next Page Top Left: Senior representatives Judy Spon- augle and Mike Rosenau, Queen Kathy Jones and Bob Roberts, Susie Bohon and Charlie Sturms Top Right: Junior representatives Jeannie Knicely and Jack Shahan Middle Left: Sophomore representatives Sheila Parsona and Roger Parsons, Yvonne Greaser and Kelly Robert, Judy Wilson and Donnie McWilliams Middle Right: Freshmen representatives Sher- ry McClain and Joe Dibacco, Debbie Snyder and Bill Holler, Alisa Davis and Charlie Lantz, Pam Ketchum and Steve Eye Bottom Left: 8th grade representatives Ra- chel le Davis and Butch Fox, Debbie Nestor i and Rex Eye, Linda Roy and Rocky Shahan Bottom Right: 7th grade representatives Lori Lipscomb and Dee Sponaugle, Sheila Tea- garden and Greg Moore, Terry Niemenski and Lee Kelley, Pam Mullennax and Allan Phillips Personalities Top Left: William Shahan--high school all-american defensive tackle; chosen to W.Va class A all-state football team— 1st team defensive tackle; Bottom Left: Jay Mahoney—1st place winner in W.VA amateur photography contest; Top Right: Jane Poling—W.VA. century III leader, national century III leaders' conference; W.VA. 1977 outstanding stu- dent, vocational-industrial clubs of am- erica; Potomac highlands junior miss 1977; finalist, W.VA. junior miss pageant; 1977 PHS valedictorian; 156 Know Your State Government Day Top Right: candidates for office at state government day--Mike Rosenall, Pam Col- lins, Regina Phillips, Kim Parsons Who’s Who Among American High School Students 1st Row L To R: David Knotts, Jane Poling, Gina Phillips, Sandy AuviI, Kris Grafton, Donna Knotts 2nd Row: Bill Shahan, Rick Corcorran, Terry Ramsey, Jim McDonald, Mark Felton It's the life all around us at PHS that makes us more aware of ourselves and others. And it's in the living of each day and each experience that lets us grow and unlock new di- mensions of our own being. Top Left: Raylynn Carr, winner of one acres corn contest ; Below Left: Regina Phillips, winner of voice of democracy contest ; Below Right: L To R 1st Row—Pam Long, Jane Poling, Sandy Auvil, Donna Knotts, Kim Parsons; 2nd Row L To R—Bill Sha- han, Terry Ramsey, Randy Hedrick; New inductees: seniors—Mike Rosenau, Rick Lewis, Becky Moore, Brenda Carr; jun- iors—Rick Corcoran, Carolyn Rosier, Gregg Hott, Jim McDonald, Mark Felton, Jackie Irons. National Honor Society Top Photo: Drama club performs The Porch Swing. L To R: Jim Shupp, Sherry Phillips, Debbie Stiles, Marie Miller. Middle: Jim Shupp, Marie Miller, Sherry Phillips, Debbie Stiles display certificate of excellence awarded to PHS Drama Club AWVU during the state drama festival. Right: Jim Shupp and Debbie Stiles display mini oscars won for best boy and girl actors at state drama festival. Everybody Wants To Be A Star! 159 Above Photo: Cast enacts scene from Oh Promise Me. L To R—Eric Elza, Jackie Irons, Darlene Pine, Carolyn Rosier, Ivan Rhinehard, Jim McDonald, Joyce Murray. Middle Photo: Entire cast and crew—L To R Sitting —Joyec Murray, Eric El- za, Darlene Pine, Aggie White, Susan Kelley, Sharon Carr, Mark Felton, Jim McDonald; Standing L To R: Steve Eye, Mel- anie Garton, Sponsor, An- nalee Philfips, Robert Tennant, Geraldine Nestor, Ivan Rhinehart, Jackie Irons, Debbie Moore, Deb- bie Nestor, Janet Phillips, Jeannie Knicely, Charlie Sturms, Beverly Lawrence, Lois Bright. Below Right: Audience en- joys the play as Debbie Moore, Jim McDonald, Eric Elza, and Joyce Mur- ray capture everyone's attention. Foreign Exchange Student Attends PHS Mariam Valentini, a foreign exchange student from Brazil, attended Parsons High School during the first semester of the school year. While here, Mariam was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Phillips. 161 There's something special about being a student at PHS. It's like on a big sphere in the middle of space where you can see, hear, run, walk, sit, stand, stretch and take advantage of all exper- iences that surround you. At PHS there's no reason to feel blocked off from reality as if life were only a dream. Doors are opened, paths are created and you find yourself united with the rest of the world. 163 A unique year of man's life happens after he has completed three years of high school. The final year, senior year, gives the annual school events a new dimension and meaning by suddenly realizing the purpose of Homecoming, dances, foot- ball games, and more specifically the Prom and Graduation. In this respect senior year is unique, because it culminates three years of experience in a year of change. The final year sees youths become men, attitudes turn to ideals, and followers become leaders. Within these changes are tensions of aggra- vation and disappointment in failure, and the jubilance and confidence in success. Upon finishing his last year at Par- sons, the senior leaves his sheltered life and enters into a competitive and challenging society. In the ensuing years of successes and failures, senior year will be ever present in his mind, heart and soul. 164 Graduation PHS 1977 Salutatorian: Pam Collins Valedictorian: Jane Poling en Regina Phillips and David Knotts Becky Knicely 166 Rick Lewis Pam Collins i67 I Pam Collins and Mike Rosenall Jane Poling 168 The Tucker County Bank For Your Convenience THE TUCKER COUNTY BANK Parsons, W. Va 26287 Our 77th Year—Thanks To You Member Federal Reserve System And Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Your Full Service Bank We Welcome Your Account First In Tucker County Resources Over 12,000,000.00 Each Depositor Insured To $40,000 170 Highest Rates Paid On Savings And Certificates Of Deposit THE KINGSFORD COMPANY Manufacturers Of America’s No. 1 Bisquit Best Of Luck Seniors '77 K1 DWELL AUTO PARTS Wholesale Auto Parts And Equipment Ditzlcr Paint Binks Spray Equip. Shatter Proof Windshields Parsons, W. Va. 478-3121 Thomas, W. Va. 463-4222 171 LAMBERT’S CHEVROLET- -OLDSMOBILE New And Used Cars Pennsylvania Avenue Parsons, W. Va. Forget The Yellow Pages Look Through Us For Your Best Deal CUSTOM GUN SERVICE BETTY'S BAZAAR 415 2nd St. Parsons, W. Va. Our Specialty Custom Sporters Phone No. 478-3665 We Repair, Reblue, Rebuild, Restock A Variety Of Firearms Give Us An Opportunity To Serve You. International Boutique Elizabeth Swanter (304) 259-5181 Canaan Heights Davis, W. Va. 26260 TETER MOTORS North Randolph Ave. Phone 636-3340 MEYER’S EXXON P.O. Box 648 Elkins, West Virginia Thomas, W. Va. 26241 172 J H MARKET HARPER S BODY SHOP Top Quality Fruits And Vegetables Year Round Complete Auto Repairing And Painting Insurance Work Best Selection Available For Our Customers Near And Far J? o � C 3 -0 o 3 o sz c 3 CL 5 3 Q- 3“ O o p O o n Q e o Parking Produce Pool Room Glass Installation, Custom Paint Work A Specialty Hendricks, W. Va. 478-3250 CROSTEN’S SALES AND SERVICE We Specialize In Quality Used Cars And Service After The Sale “A Beginning For Tomorrow” First St. Parsons, W. Va. MEYER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC National Bank Building Phone: 304 259-3224 Davis, W. Va 26260 SUNSET INN, CLUB AND MOTEL Fine Foods And Beverages Owner: Ralph Snider 173 KEG FURNITURE Tucker County’s Largest Supply Of Fine Home Furnishings Featuring Kelvinator Appliances, Sylvania Televisions, Three Rivers Carpeting 210 First St. Parsons 478-3937 Ken And Mary Boone, Owners Way To Go Class Of ’77 Wishing You The Best In Everything You May Attempt 174 We Specialize In Portraits WEST VIRGINIA PHOTO CO. Rt. 219 Parsons Phone: 478-2332 KISNER BROTHERS EXXON Phone: 478-3022 Rt. 72 N. Parsons TUCKER COUNTY HOSPITAL Visiting Hours: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Phone: 478-2511 Providing The Necessities And The Facilities For The Sick And Injured Of The Tucker County Area. HANSFORD INSURANCE COMPANY Your Nationwide Agency Blanket Coverage For Years To Come Representative: Dave Hansford Phone: 478-3641 Nationwide Is On Your Side 175 STEVENS’ FLORISTS NEW IMAGE BEAUTY SALON 120 Poplar Street Parsons, West Virginia 26287 Phone: 478-2161 412 2nd Street Parsons, W. Va. Hours: Mon. Thru Fri. Evening By Appointment THE HAMBY PRESS Compliments To ’77 Class Job Printing ! Bill Hamby—Owner 3091 ! Water St. Parsons, W. Va. 26287 BISHOFFS AUTO CENTER BUTCH’S GROCERY First Street Parsons, W. Va. Phone: 478-3661 Fast, Dependable Service Friendly Smiles And Customer Satisfaction Is Our Motto First Street Parsons THE COUNTRY G ESC HAFT PARSONS INDIAN SALES AND SERVICE Leadmine, W. Va. Bob, Ada, Bob, Jr., And Joan Phone: 478-2255 Ride The Dusty Trails To The Back Country On An Indian Cycle Rt. 72 N. Parsons 176 Best Wishes Graduates PATS AMUSEMENT CENTER Phone: 463-4251 Brown St. Thomas PHIL’S HOMEOWNER SUPPLIES D W TRUCK LINES Hauling America’s Freight Is Our Specialty 164 Main St. Parsons Phone: 478-2430 Building Supplies Of All Types Phone: 478-3338 Parsons, W. Va 26287 Phil Haddix—Owner HAMBLETON GROCERY Your Friendly Neighborhood Grocery Free Deliveries Phone: 478-3269 177 R.H. ARMSTRONG, INC. General Contractors U.S. 219 South Parsons, W. Va. Builders Of Highways And By-ways Asphalt Plant At Beverly, W. Va. Asphalt Plant At Schecr, W. Va. 636-1909 749-2761 Driveways, Parking Lots, Walkways Free Estimates—No Obligation No Job Too Large Or Too Small Over 100 Years Combined Experience 178 D D CONTRACTORS You Ask, And We Build It. New Homes Remodeling Roofing Framing All Home Building Needs Rt. 72 N. Parsons CARL’S MOTEL AND RESTAURANT New—Modern Motel 18 Units Wall To Wall Carpet Individual Heat Control T.V. Air Conditioning Modern Restaurant Breakfast—Lunch—Dinner Call 478-2100 Rt. 72 Parsons 179 BARBS DRUG STORE Complete Prescription Department Open Every Day Call: 478-3291 104 Walnut Parsons McCLAIN GILMORE INSURANCE PRINTING COMPANY AGENCY 212 Main Street Parsons Joe Gilmore, Jr. West Virginia State General Insurance And County History Dial 304 478-2881 Printers Lithographers Auto, Fire, Life, Health, Bonds 402 Second St. Parsons, W. Va. Phone: 478-3001 180 SOUTHERN STATES CO-OP The Farmer’s Friend Everything Needed In The Farming Line From Seeds To Weed Killers Bulk Feed, Seed, Fertilizers Farm Supplies—Water Systems 735-3761 STURMS GROCERY Dennis Pifer—Manager Open Daily 8-9 P.M. St. George, W. Va. 478-3297 181 PARSONS HARDWARE, INC. AND ADKINS HOME CENTER, INC Hardware And Building Supplies Congratulations! Seniors TALBOTT PAINT AND GLASS CO. Auto Plate And Window Glass Wallpaper, Glidden Paints 224 Third St. Elkins, W. Va. 26241 LIPSCOMB S HI-LO MARKET Owner: Elmer Lipscomb St. George, W. Va. WOODFORD GULF SERVICE SIM MON'S BEAUTY SALON Gas, Oil, Groceries Phone: 478-2855 478-3204 Chestnut Parsons Main St. Parsons 182 HINCHCLIFF LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers Of Quality Pallets And Fine Hardwood Lumber We Buy Standing Timber And Logs Top Prices Paid 478-2500 Hendricks 183 SWARTZ AUTO PARTS SUPPLY COMPANY 500 1st Street Parsons, W. Va. Phone: 478-3793 Good Luck Seniors ’77 OLD TOWNE SHOPPE Apparel Is Our Specialty For The Fashion Conscious Woman 309 First St Parsons 184 gas