Parsons High School - Panther Yearbook (Parsons, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1978 volume:

Nos Memoires . . . Our Memories In Words And Pictures Of The Sights Sounds Images Impressions Patterns People Of Parsons High School September 1977 To June 1978 Parsons, West Virginia With common goals and common longings, we laughed, we loved, we played, we won. Those were our school days, the good ol' days. They were real be- cause we made them real. They were alive because we existed. 4 And then, as suddenly as they had dawn- ed, they had faded into the less carefree days of adulthood. And finally they are gone . . . those good ol' days in school. Around The Corner Are The Unknown Days Of Tomorrow. Who Knows The Future They Will Bring? s The lunch hour gave stu- dents a chance for conver- sation and relaxation. After school the freedom widened and PHS scattered from band practice to football games, from dates to meet- ings and from running around to home again. These were the good ol' days! Memories: Not soon forgotten Memories that Linger through Our laughter Joy and tears. Friends, Faces Images that are Treasured, Retained, Recollected. 8 Days; These summer, School-time days; Moments fleeting Into seconds; Gone forever These good ol'days. Look Not to yesterday But to tomorrow. For tomorrow is A new Beginning. 9 ft. trrp ibiH ‘V Being Together Memories light the corners Of my mind. Misty water-colored memories Of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the Smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were. Memories may be beautiful. And yet. What's too painful to remember We simply choose to forget. So it's the laughter we will Remember. Whenever we remember the Way we were. The way we were. Can it be that it was so Simple then? Or has time rewritten Every line? If we had the chance to Do it all again. Tell me would we? Could we? As the hours of the day Pass into the hours of the Night Life continues . . . Bringing forth a need A need for accomplishment For recognition and for love Since no one can stop the Ebb and flow of life Or retrace their sometimes Faltering steps We continue . • . We hope that someday, Somewhere, someone Will profit from what We have given to life. Each of us at PUS will take with us from high school our dreams and ambitions. The world is new to us. It has much to offer, and PHS students have much to give in return. Now is the time to reach inside of ourselves, grasp hold of our dreams, and prepare to live them. Every opportunity in the world lies before us. Men orios of us in the making at PHS lie here behind us in the halls. Memories. Fond remembrances that are so very important in life. Hundreds of them cherished and loved, yet forgotten as time goes on. Friendships. Games. Com- petition. Plays. Learning exper- iences. Good times. Events of the year are recorded in this book to help you remember the key to memories. Seniors Speak Out. . . What Is Your Opinion Of The Quality Of Education At PHS? Patrick Joseph Ashby Kenneth Micheal Bohon Steven Jeffrey Booth Lois Rebecca Bright Mark Allen Bright Sarah Ruth Brock In my opinion, the classes I have taken during the six years I have attended PHS have been too easy. It was not that hard to make an A in any class. There is always an exception to ev- ery rule, and it is also true in this case. I can think of only five teachers I had that really put me to work. Their classes were always a challenge to me and I had to work hard to make a decent grade. 20 This is a very small per- centage, considering the number of teachers I had. Three of these teachers taught History, one taught English, and one taught Math. A lot of the teachers were much too lenient with their students. For example, if a teacher sets a deadline for an assignment, there should be no exceptions made except for those who are ill. I believe that the quality of education in Tucker County will improve once the two schools consolidate. The teachers will be able to stick to one set of rules rather than varying to meet the whims of those who are lazy. Another possible help will be the dam at Davis. The schools would receive revenue desperate- ly needed facilities and equipment Greg Hott Ida Darlene Brow Sharon Kay Carr Teresa Ann Close Walter John Connell Rick E. Corcoran Daniel Lee Dilly Seniors Speak Out . . . What Did The Co-Op Program Have To Offer That Regular Classes Didn’t? Ricky Allen Dumir e Eric Jack Elza Gregory Lynn Evans Rex Allen Eye Steven Dale Eye Mark Alanson Felton Being involved in the co-op program gives a student the opportunity to be placed in a job which you think you are interested in persueing as a vocation. You can de- cide whether that job is right for you before entering college or training for that field. It gives you the op- portunity to deal with pro- blems you may face as a contributor to the working society. Becky Nestor Dana L. Hockman The co-op program is an excellent program. It gives the person involved a chance to work with people and find out what kind of job they would be interested in when they get out of high school. It also gives the student preparation for college and their particular field of in- terest. You learn how to work co-operatively with people and how to take or- ders on the job. You also learn how to accept criti- cism. The program pre- pares you to talk intelligent- ly about your work and how to deal with the public Jon Mahoney 23 24 Seniors Speak Out . . . What Will Be Your Biggest Adjustment After Graduation? Susan L. Kelly Chris M. Kidwell Sondra J. Knicley Craig W. Knotts Robert A. Knotts Steve R. Knotts After school the biggest adjustment for me will be the fact that I'm really on my own. No longer will there always be someone to run to when I'm faced with a problem. I feel that I can handle it, but it will be a big adjustment. I think that the feeling of knowing that I can hold down a job, support my- self, and make my own de- cisions successfully will be one filled with a sense of accomplishment. Like a lot of kids my age I have some fears and res- ervations about the future, and I know I'll miss my friends and other things pertaining to school, but I'm glad that my chance for a future is so near. Jackie Irons After high school I plan to go on to college. I think the biggest change will be being on my own in unfam- iliar surroundings with strange people. In a situa- tion like this I will have to depend totally on my own opinions and judgements to make my decision. A- nother big challenge will be meeting new people and learning to adjust to their personalities and habits. However, the most diffi- cult adjustment will be to cope with the pressure to do something productive with my life and then go- ing out and actually doing it. James McDonald Robert E. Lantz Beverly A. Lawrence Hollis N. Lipscomb Jon Mahoney Lisa Ann Mauzy James W. McDonald Edith Darlene Myers Kimberlee A. Michael Diane P. Mick Rose Ann Miller Joann Arlane Morehead Joyce Ann Murray Seniors Speak Out . . . There Is A Definite Lack Of Support In Some School Organizations. Why Is This So? Most clubs don't have very many members due to the fact that the clubs never have any activities or do anything. Who wants to go to a club meeting that is so unorganized that you can barely hear the sponsor yell over the roar of every- body else? All the clubs collect dues, but for what? The members never get any benefit from them, organizations need to offer more activities. Carolyn Rosier 26 What Do You Think Of Teenage Marriages? A teenage marriage in my opinion, is fine if the two people involved are respon- sible enough to realize ev- erything marriage involves. They must understand each other and accept their dif- ferences. You must under- stand that you may do or say things which may hurt each other, yet willing to overlook petty arguments. You must learn to compro- mise and not expect every- thing to go your way. You should show your affection often. A marriage should last forever if you remem- ber these things. Eric Elza Becky Lynn Nester Deborah F. Nestor Geraldine Kay Nestor Ricky R. Nestor Sang Nguyen Paul Randolph Owens Michael D. Parsons Annalee Phillips Edward Gerald Phillips Jr. Darlene L. Pine Judy Darlene Pitzer Robin Elaine Plum Seniors Speak Out . . . What Do You Think About The Current Coal Strike? I feel that the coal miners don't have any foundation for holding out for a better contract. The one which was offered gave them a substantial raise in wages and better benefits. It seems the miners didn't like that one because they couldn't have wildcat strikes without being fined. These strikes are com- pletely unfounded and usu- ally never accomplish any- thing anyway. Many miners even feel that they have the right to force non-union mines to close. To the point of resorting to violence. James P. Poling Of course, it is the miners interest to stop all coal from being mined to put the pinch on the public. But we cannot let one group of workers put many states into a state of emergency every time their contract expires. If I were in charge, I'd send the national guard into all non-union mines which the miners were trying to close and force them to leave. They would guard the mines while the non- union miners would dig the coal. If they had to shoot a couple of them, maybe that would stop the rest. This would probably keep us going until summer, when we would be much less vulnerable. Mark Felton Barbara Alkire Shahan John David Shahan Winfred R. R. Shahan David William Simpson Vera Ann Sponaugle William George Stevens Has Television Had An Effect On Tucker County’s Crime Rate? Violence on television has risen steeply over the last five years or so, and it seems to me that the crime rate in tucker county has risen also. Tucker county is a fairly small place, and usually nothing goes on ex- cept petty rowdiness. But recently there has been a rash of really serious crimes. One of the crim- inals involved confessed his idea came from TV. So, I would have to say yes. Jim Poling Seniors Speak Out . . . Charles Brian Sturms Phyllis Ann Tacy Hancel J. Thompson Rebecca Ann Thompson Agnes Annetti White Debra Lynn White Amanda Lea Williams Senior Credits ASHBY, PATRICK Hot Wheels Enjoys listening to stereo and CB's BOOTH, JEFFREY STEPHEN Peabody or Yebe Pep Club 1; 4-H 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 1, 2; Ambition: Air Force BRIGHT, LOIS REBECCA Lois FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2; VICA 3,4; Ambition: Medical Assistant BRIGHT, MARK ALLEN Squeak VICA 3,4; Ambition: Enjoy life in the woods and get a job BROCK, SHARAH RUTH Pantherettes 1; Pep Club 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Chess Club Is Newspaper 1; Basketball 1; Ambition: To Succeed BROWN, IDA DARLENE Pep Club 1,2; FHA 1,2,3; Science Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1; VICA 1; Journalism 1; Ambition: College CARR, SHARON KAY Squirrel FBLA 3,4; Who’s Who 3,4; Ambition: Working Career CORCORRAN, RICKY EARL Corky or Rick NHS 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2,3, 4; Who’s Who 3,4; Who's Who in High School Ath- letics 3,4; VICA 3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Class Sec. 2; Class Pres. 3; Co-Capt. Foot- ball 4; Capt. Basketball 4; Co-Capt. Base- ball 4; Ambition: College CONNELL, WALTER JOHN Letterman's Club 3,4; VICA 3,4; Ambition: Mining Engineer after college DILLY, DANIEL LEE Kong Letterman's Club 3,4; VICA 3,4; All Amer- icanam Football; Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Honorable Mention All-State in Foot- ball; Ambition: College DUMIRE, RICKY ALLEN Cousin it FFA; IWL; Ambition: Try to survive ELZA ERIC JACK Flush Pep Club 1; Science Club 1; VICA 3,4; Journ- alism 3; Yearbook 4; Ambition: Auto body, welding and marriage EVANS, GREGORY C?NN Bono Jr. Varsity Basketball 4; Who's Who ; Mgr. Jr. HighBaskc ' Ambition: A g EYE, REX ALLEN Pooh Bear FFA 1; VICA 3,4; Letterman's Club 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Ambition: Job EYE, STEVEN DALE Hair Bear Band 1,2,3,4; VICA 3; Ambition: Enjoy life FELTON, MARK ALLEN Pierre FFA 1, 2; FBLA 3,4; Chess Club 4; N. H. S.; Who's Who ; Ambition: Attend WVU in Political Science to become a lawyer GRIFFITH, JAMES D. Opey FFA 1; I.W.L. 1; Ambition: Auto Mechanic HOCKMAN, DANA LEIGH Varsity Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Tucker County Fair Princess 4; Track 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Foot- ball 1,3; VICA 3,4; I.W.L.; Letterman's Club 3,4; Who’s Who ; Ambition: Armed Services-Marines I HOTT, GREGORY WOODROW Art or Jive Senior Class Vice-Pres. Letterman's Club 3, 4; VICA 3, 4; Who's Who ; N. H. S; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Golf 3, 4; Ambition: College HOVATTER, JON CURTIS Skeet FFA 1,2,3,4; I.W.L.; Ambition: Construction work or millionaire IRONS, JACQUELYN, LYNN lackie or Weinie N. H. S.; 3,4; FBLA 3,4; Who's Who 3,4; Yearbook 4; Ambition: Clerical Chowser Science Club 2; Ambition: Forestry oi ectronics KELLEY, SUSAN LOL FHA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Bible Club; Drama Club 1, 2; KIDWELL, CHRISTOPHER MCCLELLAN Chris or Skinner Band 1,2, 3,4; Football 1; VICA 3,4; Ambition: Vocational School — 5 ISNER, ROBERT G. KNICELY, SONDRA JEAN Jeanie Pep Club 1; FHA 2; Pantherettes 2; FBLA 3; Snowball Princess 3; Echo 3; Homecoming Princess 4; Sadie Hawkins Princess 4; Tuck- er Co. Fair Princess 4; Majorette 4; Co Op 4; Ambition: Major in Socialogy in college KNOTTS, CRAIG W. Nazi FFA 1,2,3, 4; VICA 3,4; Ambition: Marines KNOTTS, ROBERTA. Cheater FFA 1,2,3, 4; Class Reporter 2; VICA Par- liamentarian 4; Ambition: Air Force LANT, ROBERT E. Chihuahua Bob Science Club 1,2; VICA 3,4; Letterman's Club 4; Football 4; Ambition: Attend Fairmont State and major in Wildlife Management. LAWRENCE, BEVERLY ANN Bev or Mikey Science Club 1; Pep Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Pantherettes 2,3; FBLA 3,4; VICA 4 LIPSCOMB, HOLLIS Elvis Isacc Walton League 1; VICA 4; Science Club 1; Baseball 1; Track 2; Class Reporter 2; MAHONEY, JON LLOYD Chess Club 4; Lettersman's Club 3,4; Isaac Walton League 1,2; Who's Who 3,4; Tri-Y- 4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Co-Op 4; VICA 4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Ambition: Attend Glenville State major in Surveying MAUZY, LISA ANN FBLA 3; VICA 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Honor Guard 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Who’s Who 3,4; Basketball 2,3; Ambition: College (Dental School) MCDONALD, JAMES WILLLARD Krobar Letterman's Club 1, 2,3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; Who's Whp 3,4; Class President 1,2, 4; Year- book Editor 4; Student Council 1,2 (Presi- dent) 4; VICA 3, (V-President) 4, Student Of The Month 4; Know Your State Government Day 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; (Co-Captain 4); Honorable Mention All State 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3; Track 4; Ambition: Fairmont State major in Engineer- ing MCWILLIAMS, DONALD E. Letterman's Club 2,3,4; VICA 3,4; 2,3,4; 2nd Team All State 4; Baseball 2; Track 2,3,4; Wrestling 4; MICHAEL, KIMBERLEE ANNE A , Mokey” or Kim Pep Club 1; FBLA 3; Co Op 3,4; Band 1,2,3; All-State Band Festival 3, Yearbook 4, Bas- ketball 1, 2,3, 4; MICK, DIANNA PATRICIA M Mickey Isaac Walton League 1,2, 3,4; Who’s Who 4; Ambition: Travel; start by securing a good job; settle down someday in a good social environment; MURRAY, JOYCE Mouse Pantherettes 1,2; Who's Who 3,4; Student Of The Month 4; Majorette 4; Rhodedendron Girl's State 4; Alpine Festival Princess 4; FBLA 3, (Vice President) Treasurer 4; Ambition: College; major in Psychology MYERS, EDITH DARLENE Sunshine Student Council 3,4; FBLA Secretary 3,4; Who's Who 3,4; Yearbook 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Ambition: Attend Berea College. Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; N. HI'S. 3,4; FBLA 3; FHA 2; Co Op 4; Rainbow Girl's 1,2; Who's Who 3; Yearbook 4; Student Council 3; Cheer leader 1,2,3,4; Track 3; Ambition: College; Recreational Director. NESTOR, DEBORAH FAYE Debbie or Mousy FHA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Yearbook Ambition: Undecided NESTOR, GERALDINE KAY Watusi or Wa j FHA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Who's Ambition: Commercial Ar' NESTOR, RICK FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Ambitiont To be a Farmer NGUYEN, SANG Sang FFA 2,3; Football 2,3; Ambition: College OWENS, PAUL RANDOLPH Rabbit FFA 1,2, 3, 4; VICA 3,4; Letterman's Club Ann or Mert FHA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Who’s Who ; Future Plans: Coal miner PINE, DARLENE L. Itsy i P FHA 2; Pantherettes 1; Pep Club 2, FBLA 3; VICA (Secretary) 3; Band 1,2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Tucker County Fair Princess; Sadie Hawkins Day Princess 4; Future Plans: Attend Clarks burg Beauty Academy PINE, ROBIN ELAINE Rob Hero FHA 1,2,3,4; Future Plans: Undecided PHILLIPS, EDWARD GERALD, JR. Noah VICA 4; Drama Club 1; Future Plans: Air Force and State Police Academy PARSONS, MICHAEL D. Hippie FFA 1; Future Plans: Attend college PITZER, JUDY Pitter W 1 Basketball 1,2,3, 4; All-State Honorable Mention; Softball 2; Track 2,3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 2,4; Co-Op 4; Science Club 1,2; Who’s Who 4; Tucker County Fair Princess; Future Plans: Phys. Ed. Teacher POLING, JAMES PERSHING Pole or Doctor” Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Outstanding Names And Faces 4; Century III 4; Isaac Walton 1,2; Science Club 2,3,4; VICA 3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Future Plans: College (Medical Field) RHINEHART, IVAN BRYANT Science Club 1,2; Drama Club 1,2, 3, 4; FBLA 3,4; FFA 4; Future Plans: Potomac State College-Com- puter Science ROBERTS, ROBERT LINDSAY Rufford VICA 3,4; Letterman’s Club 3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Track 2, 3; Future Plans: Trade£cliool ROSIER, CAROLYN DIANE Who’s Who 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2,3; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2,3; FBLA 3,4; Student Council 2,3; FHA 1,2,4; Future Plans: Computer Programmer ROY, DENVER RAY Spanky Drama Club 1; Future Plans: Carpenter SHAHAN, BARBARA GAYLE ALKIRE Barb Pep Club 1; Drama Club 2; Student Council 3; Future Plans: Nurse SHAHAN, JOHN DAVID Jack or Puff Band 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 2; Baseball 3; Science Club 1; Isaac Wal- ton 2; VIC A 4; Future Plans: Work, then further my educa- tidW ®;Ji3W SHAHAN, WINFRED ROCKY RAY Yohan” VICA 3,4; Football 3,4; Letterman's Club 3; Future Plans: Enjoy life SIMPSON, DAVID WILLIAM , Sue ; Maynard FFA 1; Isaac Walton 3; VICA 3, 4T Future Plans: Mechanic SPONAUGLE, VERA ANN Mrs. Yebe Pep Club 2,3; Isaac Walton 2,3; FHA 1; Sci- ence Club 1; Future Plans: Nurse - ■ STEVENS, WILLIAM GEORGE Weasel Golf 1,2; Baseball 3,4; VICA 3,4; Who 3; Future Plans: Unsure STURMS, CHARLES BRI N Buzz Science Club book 4; i Future Plans sales manager V- , 3; Year- :tte 3,4; Pep Club 1; Science 1; Tri- ; VICA 3,4; Plans: Beauty Academy; r TACY, PHYLLIS ANN Majorette Hi-Y 1 Future _ _ THOMPSON, HANCM, JACKS Hank or Beak Science Club 1, 2; VICA 3, 4; L Club 3; Football Manager 3; Basketball .2,3; Track 2, 3, 4; Future Plans: Air Force THOMPSON, REBECCA ANN Becky VICA 3,4; Isaac Walton; Future Plans: Artist, auto body trade school WHITE, AGNES FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Future Plans: Secretary WHITE, DEBRA LYNN White Pep Club 2; Science Club 1, 2; H (Sec) 1; mfi A Future Plans: Undecided WILLIAMS, AMANDA WHETZ FBLA 3,4; Band 1,2; Pep Club 1, lism 3; Future Plans: Housewife WILSON, DEBORAH LOVONNE Roach or Booger Pep Club lyfTcTence Club 2; 'Booger ice Club 2; VICA 3; Journa lism 3;| Future Hans: Work in a ho WINSTON, KEVIN ALFRED | Science Club 1,2; Drama Club 4; Future Plans: Air Force Mr. And Ms. Phs CAROLYN ROSIER DANIEL DILLY ret 47 48 Friendliest Most Athleti JUDY PITZER A RIG ORCORAN JEANIE TIM pol: 49 RRj£Y W BECKY NESTOR jim McDonald Temper mental lNA HOCKMAN )NNiE McWilliams On Preceding Page: 1st Row L to R-Linda Shirley, AnnaLee Phillips, Jeanie Kniceley, Rose Ann Miller, Kim Michael, Teresa Close, Robin Plum, Debbie Moore, Sandra Witt; 2nd Row L to R- Mrs. King, Mike Bohon, Greg Evans, Roger Jones, Pat Gribble, Delores Cross, Becky Nestor, Janet Phillips, Debbie Nestor, Agnes White, Marsha Presutti, Linda Cassidy, Amanda Judy, Joyce Murray, Darphelia Simmons, Debbie White, Darlene Myers, Judy Pitzer, Diane Hovatter; 3rd Row L to R Mr. Riddle, Steve Eye, Denver Roy, Rex Eye, Malcolm Roy, Jim Poling, Mark Bright, David Webb, Hancel Thompson, Steve Booth, Jon Mahoney, Greg Hott, Charles Sturm, Eric Elza, Mark Fel- ton, Mr. Hansfred; 4th Row-Fred White, Jim Shupp, Jerry Phillips, Chris Kidwell, Robinson Long, Paul Pritt, Bob Isner, Jim McDonald, Rick Corcoran, Bill Stevens, Bob Knotts, Bob Lance, Dave Bolinger, Rick Dumire, Bill Holler, Rocky Shahan, Curtis Hovatter. Seniors Attending 3rd Grade At St. George IN PICTURE BELOW L TO R: Ronnie Shaffer, David Shaitan, Edwin Evans, Craig Knotts, David Nestor, Hollis Lipscomb, Donald Anderson, Steven Knotts, Geraldine Nestor, Evelyn Sines, Joann Moorehead. Not Shown Carolyn Rosier and Sue Auvil. 56 Jon Anderson Tim Auvil LuLu Bava Randy Bonner Daniel Booth Bob Brown Charles Carr Bev Carr Randy Carr Cathy Carr Ray Lyn Carr Vickie Carr Rock Corcoran John Davis Susie Delaney Joe 58 DiBacco Mark Freeman Sean Fridley Denise George Chuck De Moss Yvonne Greaser Pat Gribble David Hedrick Mike Helmick Dennis Hent horne Karen Hockman Trynh Hue Huyhn Mark Jones Mike Kalar Kathy Kines Jenny Kline Cindy Knotts Kelly Lipscomb Kathy Lipscomb Pam Lipscomb Jamie Lyc liter Keith Lipscomb Myron Long Sam Lipscomb Julie McDaniel Teresa McDonald Ellen Miller 59 Tammy Miller Gary Moats Jeff Moody Desi Moore Bruce Moran Donna Mullenax Brenda Myers Donna Nestor Ruby Nestor Jeff O'Dell Shelia Parsons Carl Plum ley Peggy Parsons Melvin Phillips Henry Polomski To Graduate Early Tracy Swank Band 1, 2; Cheerleader 1, 2,3; Pantheretts 1, 2,3; Golf Team 2; Student Council 3; Co-Editor Echo Staff 3; Barb Rosenau Becky Shiflet Mark Sherman Jim Shupp Bill Simmons Jeff Simmons Rick Simmons Kenny Smith Dave Snyder Kenny Snyder Mike Steffans Dave Stevens Debbie Styles Jim Strawderman Randy Strawderman Ruby Summerfield Lois Wiles Cindy Wilson SOPHOMORES Donna Allender Paula Auvil Eddie Barkley Dan Barr Art Bennett John Benner Amy Burns Lisa Charlene Bright Brock Susie Canfield Sherri Canfield Susie Close Alisa Davis Becky Eye Kim Davison Andera Felton Mike Devilder Gene Fike Christy Flynn Butch Fox Kathy Grafton Mike Griffth Haller Danny Hebb Dale Helmick Ralph Helmick Shelia Herron Brenda Jolly Pam Kelly Warren Knotts Pam Ketchum Anita Lansberry Mark Knotts Lantz Cathy Martin Sherry Martin Larry Mayfield Sherry McClain Ronda McE Iwee Brenda McWilliams Robert Sandy Moore Moore Frank Mullenex Rena Mullenex Carolyn Myers Alice Parsons Robin 66 Plum Rocky Nestor Gary Poling Roy Nestor Jimmy Propst John Rhodes Lea Beth Rhodes Dale Rosier Charles Schadwald Tina Sherman Forrest Smith Debbie Snyder Dee Sponaugle Jean Sponaugle Ed Stevens Rick Sturms Kevin Turner Jeanette Warns ley Dave Summerfield Willetta Swartz Jack Vanmeter Patrica Vickers Pat Barr Gary Betler Becky Carr Amy Auvil Karen Ball Mark Bozic Pauletta Bright Robin Brown Harold Buchanan Jeff Carr Matt Carr Sylvia Carr Lori Collins Rachelle Davis Bobby Dennis Cheryl Ferguson Vicki Freeman Mike Fike Tammy Goucenour Clarence Goucenour Sandy Greaser Crystal Harris Sandy Hebb Scott Heckler Keith Helmick Linda Henline Scott Hockman Mark Melinda Holler Hott Becky Jolly Teresa Onda Jolly Jones Mandy Kline Tina Knotts Charles Lawerence ?i Heather Lee Robin McDaniel Carol Murphy Shirley Parsons Steve Maxwell Ricky Miller Steve Moran Patricia 72 Owens Peggy Moats John Lipscomb Jeff Nestor Mark Martin Judy Myers T.C. Pennington Debbie Nestor Luke Persutti Dawnelle Phillips Tim Matheny Pete Michael Greg Moore Randy Sherry Phillips Phillips Virginia Phillips Kevin Pifer Allen Plum Leah Pollock Tammy Purnell Jerry Rains Diana Rhinehart Kelly Roberts Gina Rosier Joyce Tina Rosier Rosier Brenda Shahan Debbie Shall an Agnes Simmons Scott Roy Robert Roy Mary Simmons Mike Simmons 73 HPPB Barbie Smith Bobby Spencer Eddie Howard Swartz Thomas John Wiles Brian Curtis Wilfong Wilfong Karen Winston Donald Ruth Matt James Victoria Adams Amie Anderson Barkley Beckman Todd Terry Paul Lois Tina Bolyard Bonner Bright Brock Carr Steve Carr Susan Chenoweth Jim Close Kathy Craig Tommy Cross Gregg Croster Tina Dibacco Ann Dotson Kellie Flynn Eighth Grade Steve Haller Becky Hebb Janet Hackler Jeanette Hacklar Pam Hedrick David Cathy Michelle Cindy Loc Halmick Herron Hott Humphrey Huynh Phuc Tammy Huynh Humes Billy Jones Lee Kelly Kennetho Kidwell Lorri Lipscomb Tina Martin Dewayne McElwee Tim Moore John Lipscomb Joe Mason Jimmy McWilliams Mike Moran Mark Lipscomb Leah Mason Cheryl Miller Jackye Mullenax Mike Long Tommy Maxwell Marie Miller Charles Mullenax Robert Lyc liter Randy Moore Pam Mullenax Gregg Mayfield Jeff 78 Nestor Mary Nestor Rick Nestor Ronda Nestor Terry Niemenski Tammy Oldaker Marshall Parsons Sheldon Pennington Allan Phillips Cheryl Phillips Clifford Phillips Wanda Phillips Frank Pifer Harry Poling Steve Seaman Lee Sharp Phil Sherman Tommy Simpson Debbie Snyder Jimmy Stiles Donnelle Stone Chris Strawder Debbie Sturms Linda Summerfield 79 Sheila Teagarden Roxanne Tennant Linda Thompson Karen Turner Debbie Watring Richard Whetzel Janet White Jeff Wilfong Diane Winton Danny Woods Brian Adkins Donald Barkley Amy Bishoff Sam Blosser Robin Bozic Kevin Arbogast Danny Barkley Melanie Bava Larry Blosser Ralph Boyles Eddie Canfield 8i Chuck Canfield Jackie A llender Terry Blosser Rick Burns Dawn Amie Connie Bohon Jerry Cale Pam Bosserman Iva Alan Canfield Carr Donald Carr Charlie Dennis Donna Carr Cindy Evans Roxanne Cassidy Francis Todd Dumire Elza Christine Eye Kathy Gribble Lisa Hebb Lanny Heckler Annette Helmick Tim Ingels Donna Hardy Tammy Hardy Tom Harper Marty Heissman Colene Henline Lisa Holler Linda Jackson Lisa Judy Denzel Keller Brenda Hart Marina Hebb Chet Hedrick Jimmy Hunt Ellen Kelley 83 Ron Mullenax Timmy 84 Moore Mike Mullenax Cathy Darlene Murray Murray Nella Knotts Tim John Knotts Ledden Mark Kisner Doris Knotts David Long Mary Long Mike Long Kim Tammy Loughery Lowther Sharon Lycliter Paula Mason Mary Maxwell David Anna McCurdy McDonald Danny Miller Kevin Miller Steve Miner Amy Scott Moore Moore Craig Knotts Stanley Niemenski Becky Parsons John Phillips John Pittman Ernest Marshall Nestor Nestor Phil Tammy Nestor Nestor Beverly Jimmy Nine O'Decker Arnold Owens Cindy Owens Beck Pennington Kenny Pennington Carolyn Francis Phillips Phillips Lyanna Phillips William Phillips Phil Pitizer Sonny Pitizer Brenda Poling Roberta Poling Joe Polomskie Theresa Price oro Kathy E. Roy Tonya Roy April Puskas Kathy L. Roy Rhonda Roy Vickie Roy Margaret Shahan Kim Shrout Sue Ellen Shrout Rhonda Simmons Mike Simpson Eric Smith Dale Snyder Dorsey Williams Jason Thompson Dale Watring Debbie Watring Carrie White Dick White Darlene Williams Phil Paula Williams Wills Yvonne Youngblood David Varner Delbert Varner Kelly Ritchie Turner Vanscoy 88 L to R, 1st Row: Sheila Parsons, Donna Nestor, Elaine Berry, Sherry McClain, Debbie Snyder, Teresa McDonald, Ellen Miller, Lisa Mauzy; 2nd Row: Barbie Smith, Vickie Freeman, Jenny Klein, Mary Simmons, Joe Dibacco, Luke Persutti, Holly Ledden, Bren- da McWilliams, Joyce Murray, Phyllis Tacy, Kathy Grafton; 3rd Row: Cheryl Miller, Tammy Hymes, Agnes Simmons, Pam Boserman, Debbie Sturms, Clirie Eye, Christi Flynn, Greg Mayfield, Jeanie Knicky, Yvonne Greaser, Kim Davison; 4th Row: Becky J Jj TinaJ ibacco, Sylvia Cdrr, Melanie Bava, Heather Lee, Kellie Flynn, Andrea Larry Mayfield,- Mandy Klein, lk b Roberts, Steve Seaman; 5th Row: Tim Auvil, f ie!«Davis, Sandy Greaser, Janette Wamsley, Alisa Davis, Sponser, Mr. Lee, Judy Nestor, SuefFlien Felton, Tammy Cross, Lisa Judy, Linda Cassidy high school, band Donna Nestor Head Majorette Joyce Murray Senior Jeannie Kniceley Senior Phyllis Tacy Senior Ellen Miller Junior Teresa McDonald Junior Kim Davisson (Sophomore) Cathy Grafton (Sophomore) 94 All Lettermen Club % From Left to Right. First Row: Jim McDonald, Jim Poling, John Connell, Daniel Dilly, Dana Hockman, Rick Corcoran, Gregg Hott, Donnie McWilliams, Paul Owens. Second Row: Jon Mahoney, Rex Eye, Carl Plumbley, Debbie Snyder, Rocky Nestor, Joe Dibacco, Bob Roberts, Mike Steffans. Third Row: Shelia Parsons, Dale Pennington, Randy Straw- derman, Brenda McWilliams, John Bonner, Robert Moore, Andrea Felton, Eddie Bark- ley, Glenn Arbogast, Rick Nestor. Tri-Hi- Y First Row: Leah Pollock, Jenny Klein; Second Row: Melinda Hott, Heather Lee; Third Row: Lori Collins, Rachelle Davis; Forth Row: Mary Simmons, Barbie Smith, Amy Auvil, Sylvia Carr; Fifth Row: Mandy Klein, Marie Miller, Jeff Nestor, Holly Ledden, Kelli Flynn; Sixth Row: Cheryl Fergerson, Lewis Roy, Ellen Miller, Teresa McDonald, Karen Hock- man, Debbie Sturms, Tina Dibacco; Seventh Row: Debbie Stiles, Jim Shupp. Pep Club 1st Row L to R: Punkin Lipscomb, Judy Pitzer, Carolyn Rosier 2nd Row L to R: Jeanette Womsley, Alisa Davis, Willetta Swartz, Pam Katchum, Debbie Snyder, Becky Nestor, Michele Hott, Sherry McClain, Robin Simmons. 3rd Row L to R: Diana Winton, Paterica Vickers, Shelia Whetzel, Kathy Grafton, Kim Davison, Sherri Canfield, Christi Flynn, Sandy Greaser, Karen Turner, Rochell Davis, Kelli Flynn, Mary Simmons, Heather Lee, Holly Leddan, Melinda Hott, Amy Moore, Miss Usnick 4th Row L to R: Jacky Al- lendar, Dawn Amy, Sheila Herron, Ronda McElwee, Sherry Martin, Pam Bosserman, Rennie Hebb, Ellen Kelly, Mary Maxwell, Sue Phillips, Iva Canfield, Donna Carr, Cathy Murray, Roxanne Cassidy, Luanna Phillips, Kathy Gribble, Robin McDaniel, Denise Eye, Lisa Judy, Christine Eye 5th Row L to R: Larry Blosser, Debbie Winton, Sandy Moore, Tammy Nestor, Amy Bishoff, Teresa Price, Cheryl Phillips, Pam Hedrick, Tina Martin, Nela Knotts, Donna Snyder, Anette Helmick, Lisa Hebbi, Kim Loughery, Tina Dibacco, Kathy Herron, Debbie Sturms, Tina Knotts Hero FHA 1st Row L to R: Donna Allendar, Tina Knotts, Paula Auvil, Alice Parsons, Shirley Parsons, Debbie Long, Susie Canfield, Becky Eye, Rena Mullenex, Penny Evans, Doris Knotts, Magaret Shahan, Mark Knotts, 2nd Row L to R: Pavletta Bright, Onda Jones, Miss Harman, Mrs. Knotts, Brenda Shahan. Drama Club 1st Row L to R: Miss Rigney, De- wayne McElwee, 2nd Row L to R: Cheryl Miller, Tammy Hymes, Marie Miller, Trinh Hyumh, Deb- bie Stiles, Jimmy Stiles, Ellen Mil- ler, 3rd Row L to R: Victoria Beck- man, Kenny McCurdy, Tammy Pur- nell, Johnny Wiles, Anna Dodson, Melissa Farsler, Lisa Hebb, Don- ny Goss, Jimmy Shupp, Kevin Ar- bogast, Greg Moore, Luke Per- sutti, 4th Row L to R: Diane Rine- hart, Donna Hardy, Kim Loughrey, Rhonda Roy, Tammy Loughrey, Vicki Teter. Echo 1st Row L to R: Mark Sherman, Vicki Carr, Cindy Wilson, Beverly Carr, Tracy Swank, Randy Straw- derman, Desi Moore, 2nd Row L to R: Yvonne Greaser, Mark Jones, Jenny Klein, Lulu Bava, 98 FBLA Gregg Moore, Tammy Purnell, Judy Myers, Tammy Dennis, Patrica Owens, Beverly Dove, Diane Rine- hart, Miss Wolford (Sponser) FHA 1. Kathy Kines, Tina Rosier, Trinh Hyunh, Sherry Phillips. 2. Gina Rosier, Judy Wilson, Becky Shiflet, Susie Delaney, Donna Mullenax, Barbara Rosenau, Mrs. Gutshall (Sponser), Linda Henline. 3. Amy Auvil, Sheryl Ferguson, Tammy Miller, Denise George, Peggy Par- sons, Brenda Myers, Ruby Summer- field, Cindy Knotts. 4. Cathy Mar- tin, Sheila Whetzel, Desi Moore, Karen Winston. 5. Virginia Phillips, Dawnelle Phillips, Ruby Nestor, Cathy Libscomb AMERICA Chess Club Seated: Danny Barr, Donna Nestor, Pat Barr 1. Mark Felton, (Sponsor) Mr. Klus, Ann Datson, Gregg Moore, 2nd Row: Forest Smith, Eddie Swartz, Joann Moorehead, Jon Mahoney, Art Bennett. 99 Student Council Front Row: April Ruskas, Agnas Simmons, Sheila Whetzel, Kathy Kines, Lisa Hollar, Melanie Bava, Tammy Nestor, Darlene My- ers, Tracy Swank, Jon Mahoney; Back Row: Danny Barr, Allen Phillips, Jim McDonald, Annie Felton, Teresa McDonald, Rachelle Davis, Lorri Lipscomb, Tina Dibacco, Me- linda Hott, Leah Pollack. Student Council Officers President - Jim McDonald Vice Pres, - Jon Mahoney Sec. - Teresa McDonald Treasurer - Tracy Swank 100 Vica P.M. 1st Row: David Hedrick; 2nd Row: Bill Simmons, Joe Dibacco, Elaina Berry, Bar- bara Rosenau, Mike Plum ley; 3rd Row: Jeff O'Dell, Vickie Carr, Jamie Lycliter, Peggy Parsons; 4th Row: Lulu Bava, Mike Kalar. Co-op 1st Row: Lisa Mauzy, Jon Mahoney, Jeanie Knicley, 2nd Row: Kim Michael, Dana Hockman, Becky Nestor, Judy Pitzer 101 WjRumw AM. Vica First Row-Jim McDonald, Paul Owens, Rex Eye, Bill Hollar, Greg Hott, Jon Mahoney, John Connell. Second Row-Eric Elza, Kev- in Winston, Robert Knotts, Jim Poling, Rick Corcoran, Bob Roberts, Dan Dilly. Third Row-Ronnie Shaffer, Hollis Lips- comb, Craig Knotts, Robert Tennant, Mark Bright. President - Bob Roberts Vice Pres. - Jim McDonald Sec., Treasurer - Rex Eye Reporter - Paul Owens Parlimentarian - Robert Knotts Science Club 1st Row (Kneeling): David McCurdy, Ron Mullenax, Lee Kelly, Dale Watring, Mr. Spes- sert (Sponsor), James Hunt, Todd Elza; 2nd Row: Beverly Carr, Eddie Canfield, Bill Phillips, Jimmy McWilliams, Sue Shrout, Mrs. Deem (Sponser), Yvonne Youngblood, Yvonne Greaser, Trinh Hyunh, James Poling, Jon Anderson, Jimmy Stiles Bible Club 1. Cinthia Martin, Vicki Tetar 2. Paula Mason, Ann Dodson 3. Trinh Hyunh, Tina Carr 4. Leah Pollock, Lisa Holler 5. Dale Wat- ring, Rhonda Simmons, Melinda Hott, Tina Martin 6. Cheryl Phillips, April Puskas, Tammy Cross, Michele Hott, Leah Mason, Agnes Simmons, Tammy Loughery, Jimmy Shupp 7. Marie Mille, Carl Rhodes 8. Lulu Bava, Judy Pitzer 9. Mr. Pollock Our team started out slow this year. Dur- Donnie McWilliamdtRB-SS) ing the first four games, our team was up 17 TD's; 116 total points 209 carries, and down. We tried to play a 6-2 and a 1407 yds., 6.73 avgdjs. per carry; He 5-3 defense, but were too small physically is the best high schodBKotball player tljgr to hold the other teams. On offense, we I have ever seen. Of the three years I have been at PHSjfETle best game was Parsons vs Northern JM| the one game that I will never orget W The 6th and 7th games were tough. We had to play big teams with fast backs. We won these two games, becausfe e wanted to win more than they did. At the 8th game with Petersburg, the boys knew they were a good team, and we were a good team! At this point of the season, we could have played with anyone in the state. We won our final two games to finish 8-2, one tenth of a point from the state playoffs. Coach Bill Haddox vireg Ho 7 car cm name ™ hot; whei rhniques wereiji results were goi Jtob Lantz (L E-E) or a first year man, Bob did a gd j Sjgietimes, he plays like he has bee: for five years. 1977-78 PANTHER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE . . . 7:30-A- 14-6 . . . 7:30-H- 20-28 . . . 7:30-H- 12-6 . . . 7:30-A- 0-35 . . . 8:00-A- 19-12 . . . 7:30-H- 12-8 . . . 7:30-A- 24-14 . . . 7:30-A- 27-14 . . . 7:30-H- 48-12 . . . 1:30-A- 40-24 V, ft It t • w A� 16- ASept. 23- Sept. 29- . Oct. 7- Oct. 14- Oct. 21- Oct. 28- No v. 4- Nov. 11- Meadowbridge Pocohontas . . Open Date Moorefield . . Monongah . . . Northern . . . Southern . . . R ivesville . . Petersburg . . Mountaineer . Tygarts Valley 1st Row L to R: Cheerleaders, Becky Nestor, Dana Hockman, Pete Michael, Gene Fike, Rick Corcorran, John Connell, Randy Strawderman, Kevin Pifer, Jack Shahan, Rocky Nestor, Coach Bill Haddix; 2nd Row L to R: Tracy Swank, Karen Hockman, Cheerleaders; Greg Hott, Joe Di- bacco, Ricky Nestor, Donnie McWilliams, Jim McDonald, Jim Poling, Curtis Wilfong, Mike Steffan; Coach Glen Patsy; 3rd Row L to R: Sherry McClain, Debbie Snyder, Cheerleaders; Dan Dilly, Gary Betler, J. D. Alkire, Rick Sturms, Mike Kaler, Carl Plumley, Pat Gribble, Rex Eye; 4th Row L to R: Coach Gutshall, Dale Pennington, Brian Wilfong, Bob Lantz, Sam Lips- comb, Mark Martin, T.C. Pennington. WE'RE LOYAL TO YOU PARSONS HIGH WE'RE PURPLE AND GOLD PARSONS HIGH WE'LL BACK YOU TO STAND AGAINST THE BEST IN THE LAND FOR WE KNOW YOU CAN STAND PARSONS HIGH, RAH! RAH! SO SMASH THAT BLOCKADE PARSONS HIGH GO FORGING AHEAD PARSONS HIGH OUR TEAM IS THE FAME PROTECTOR ON BOYS FOR WE EXPECT . . . A VICTORY FOR PARSONS HIGH! Girls' Basketball Team 1st Row L-R: Jenny Klein, Teresa McDonald, Kim Michael, Judy Pitzer, Louanna Bava, Annie Felton, Kathy Carr; 2nd Row L to R: Coach Pam Chenoweth, Barbie Smith, Brenda McWilliams, Christie Flynn, Kelly Lipscomb, Leah Pollock, Manager Melanie Bava. 1977-78 Schedule Sept. 23 Parsons vs Keyser 49-38 8 Parsons vs Pocahontas 43-46 26 Parsons vs Harman 77-18 15 Parsons vs Flemington 51-41 27 Parsons vs Mountaineer 49-30 16 Parsons vs Elkins 57-38 Oct. 4 Parsons vs Harman 64-13 18 Parsons vs Petersburg 41-40 7 Parsons vs Petersburg 41-45 22 Parsons vs Mountaineer 57-23 10 Parsons vs Pocahontas 50-45 24 Parsons vs Keyser 52-34 12 Parsons vs Tygarts Valley 45-30 Sectional Tournaments 18 Parsons vs Tygarts Valley 48-27 30 Parsons vs RW 56-36 19 Parsons vs Barrackville 69-58 Dec. 2 Parsons vs Shinnston 59-48 27 Parsons vs Elkins 35-33 Regional Tournament 3 Parsons vs Flemington 56-45 8 Parsons vs University 40-46 Nov. 7 Parsons vs Barrackville 37-36 114 The Parsons Girls Basketball Team ended their last season with a fine 18-3 record. Also, they won their second straight tournament in the sectionals before losing to University High in the regionals. The girls easily defeated arch-rivals, Mountaineer, for the last time, both at home and away. In the home game, Judy Pitzer, put in twenty points. Annie Felton played her best game with 16 pts and many exciting steals. In front of hometown fans, the fe- male cagers revenged an earlier loss to a strong Petersburg team despite furious fourth quarter rally. Judy Pitzer led all scorers with 20 pts. Kathy Carr had 5 pts and 15 rebounds. The girls made it through the sec- tional tournaments easily with Pitzer averaging 25 pts in the two games and Kathy Carr grabbing an average Louanna Bava also played well in the tournaments as she had the whole season. In the losing effort to University High in the regionals, Louanna fired in 21 pts. Other outstanding con- tributions were made by Teresa McDonald, who played fine defense, Annie Felton, who im- proved as the season went on, and Jenny Klein, who had the task of filling all positions. 1st Row L to R: Tim Henderson, Mark Jones, Bill Holler, Greg Hott, Jim Poling 2nd Row L to R: Rick Corcorran, Mark Freeman, Kevin Turner, Dave Stevens, Jim McDon- ald, Coach Neil Gutshall. Panther Basketball 1977-78 PANTHER BASKETBALL 1977-1978 Dec. 20 Flemington W 22 Tygart Valley W 30 Coalton W Jan. 10 Coalton W 13 Mountaineer L 20 Tyler County Canceled 24 Flemington W 31 Old Town Maryland W Feb. 3 Rivesville L 10 Pocahontas L 14 Mountaineer L 17 Tygart Valley W 18 Old Town Maryland Canceled 24 Rivesville W Mar. 3 Pocahontas Canceled 117 Parsons a good wejr d -— “foung but we two chool did not expect tojiave all team this year because returning lettermen. Our nts improving each game, • t to play enough games td Ce we needed to get ready of the w d 13 games becaus d slick roads. We good ball when you go for ut playing a gaine. For when we eutetfed the section- we played iSc twice asfmuch we had t atfse they played ors: Rick Jim McDonald-had a louof liussle sire, good defense. Confer Greg Hott and Bill Holler-tocHtrurns at joint guard and did,a go mMnMV i JiWi Pol inglworked hard Je-made our other b as depend- frrk harder, i Coach Gut shall Battling Away To The Final Buzzer They Practiced Hard; They Played Hard; Freshmen Basketball Team 1977-78 1st Row L to R: J. D. Alkire, Pete Michael, Brian Wilfong, Mark Martin, Jeff Nestor, Coach Ron Blake; 2nd Row: Mark Holler, Mike Fike, Curtis Wilfong, Gary Betler. Starting Line-Up: Gary Betler, Pete Michael, Mark Martin, Curtis Wilfong, J. D. Alkire 1977-78 Schedule Parson 71 Fathers 54 41 Tygart Valley 21 48 Coalton 28 31 Tygart Valley 37 43 Elkins 36 46 Mountaineer 32 37 Elkins 34 47 Harmon 52 57 Prunytown 49 33 Tygart Valley 25 38 Grafton 40 41 Mountaineer 15 60 Coalton 18 Parsons Freshmen Tournament Parsons 64 Coalton 34 63 Mountaineer 51 124 Jr. High Basketball 1977-78 1st Row L to R: Ernie Nestor, Jeff Wilfong, Todd Bolyard, Eric Smith, John Phillips, Kenny Pennington, Todd Elza; 2nd Row; Dave Long, Greg Crosten, Joe Mason, Frank Pifer, John Ledden, Mike Mullenay; 3rd Row; Lewis Roy, Steve Seaman, Sheldon Pennnigton, Rob Klein, Joe Fincham, Greg Stevens. 7th-8th Grade Schedule Parsons 32 Fathers 28 39 Tygart Valley 8 42 Belington 46 48 Phil lippi 34 47 Mountaineer 24 38 Elkins 25 46 Kasson 25 47 Grafton 43 35 Grafton 28 39 Elkins 42 42 Belington 19 43 Tygart Valley 16 46 Phillippi 42 50 Mountaineer 20 39 Buchannon 41 46 Coalton 21 73 Dianna 13 Panther Wrestlers 1977-78 L to R: Coach Tom Klus, Jon Anderson, Glen Arbogast, Robert Moore, John Bonner, Ken Puf- fenbarger, Jon Mahoney, Mike Steffan, Joe DiBacco, Randy Strawderman, Dan Dilly (Drinking) Donnie McWilliams, Jeff O'Dell (In Jacket). 1st Row: Glen Arbogast, Robert Moore, Eddie Barkley, Jon Ma- honey, Jeff O'Dell, John Bonner; 2nd Row: Mike Steffan, Rick Phillips, Joe DiBacco, Donnie McWilliams, Carl Plumley, T.C. Pennington, Dan Dilly. 126 Did Jon Pin Him? This Guy Is Big, But Carl Ain't Afraid! Above: Randy Strawderman; Below: Robert Moore Panther Wrestling 1977-78 Parsons 18 Elkins J. V. 49 6 Webster Springs 59 9 Petersburg 56 4 Southern 61 30 W. Fair. J.V. 39 42 Grafton 24 18 Buchannon 52 27 Grafton 36 27 Petersburg 40 12 Mannington 53 48 Elkins J.V. 16 53 South Harrison 12 Donnie McWilliams Places Fourth. Randy Strawderman (Top) and Carl Plumley (Below) both placed third in the sectional tournament at Petersburg. They went on to place fourth in the regional tournament at Frankfort High School. Jr. Varsity Wrestlers 1st Row L-R: Greg May- field, Jimmy McWilliams, Ronny Mullenay, Ken Mc- Curdy, Jacky Allender, Rick Bums, Scott Roy; 2nd Row: Rick Nestor, Kelly Turner, Jeff Nestor, Jon Anderson, Kenny Smith, Allan Phillips, Don Barkley, Rocky Nestor. Coach Tom Klus said, 'The boys have improved 100 percent this year and sev- eral of them did really well in the tournaments. Since wrestling is a relatively new sport at PHS, I feel fortunate that I have been able to begin building the wrestling program into a major sport at our school. I am indeed proud that my young athletes have repre- sented their school well. 132 Panther Baseball 1977-78 1st Row L-R: Gene Fike, Sam Lipscomb, Butch Fox, Roy Nestor, Kenny Puffenbarger, Scott Hockman. 2nd Row: Bill Holler, Pete Michael, Rick Corcorran, Mark Bosic, Bob Lance, Jerry Raines. 3rd Row: John Connell, J.D. Alkire, Greg Evans, Jeff Carr; 4th Row: Coach Glen Patsy, Larry Mayfield, Gary Lipscomb, Coach Tom Klus. PHS Baseball Schedule 1977-78 April 6 Rivesville Away 1:30 Rained Out 7 Tygart Valley Away 3:00 L:3-2 8 Petersburg (D. H.) Away 1:00 W: 13-0; J. V. 10 Morgantown Away 4:00 L: 2-1 11 Roosevelt Wilson Home 3:30 Rained Out 14 Tygart Valley Home 4:00 L: 1-0 17 Circle Ville (D.H.) Home 1:00 W: 7-6; 13-2 18 Grafton Home 4:00 Rained Out 20 University High Home 1:00 Rained Out 21 Union Home 4:00 Rained Out 22 Keyser Home 1:00 Rained Out 25 Mountaineer Home 4:00 Rained Out 26 Union Home 1:00 Rained Out 27 Rivesville Away 1:30 Rained Out 29 Grafton (D.H.) Away 1:00 L: 5-2; 14-8 May 1 Morgantown Home 4:00 L: 5-3 2 Coalton Home 4:00 W: 13-0 3 Roosevelt Wilson (D.H.) Away 3:00 L: 7-6; 3-0 4 Union Away 7:30 W: 12-0 5 Mountaineer Away 3:00 Rained Out 6 Coalton Away 4:00 Rained Out 134 Varsity Track Team 1977-78 1st Row L-R: Mike Devilder, Glen Arbogast, Daniel Dilly, Mike Steffan, Jim Poling, Greg Hott, Donnie McWilliams, Tim Henderson; 2nd Row: Jon Anderson, Joe DiBacco, Mike Kalar, Jon Mahoney, Robert Moore, Rockey Nestor, Paul Owens; 3rd Row: Tim Filler, Kelly Roberts, Mike Helmick, Ivan Rhinehart, Dale Pennington, Coach Haddox, 136 Jr. High Track Team 1977-78 1st Row L-R: Rusty Puffenbarger, Clifford Phillips, Greg Moore, Dale Watring, Jeff Nestor, Ronnie Mullena, Jimmy Hunt; 2nd Row: Joe Mason, Todd Bolyard, Robert Lyclit- er, Mark Owens, Loc Huynh, Joe Fincham, Kelly Turner; 3rd Row: Tommy Maxwell, Donald Barkley, Allan Phillips, Rick Nestor, Lee Kelly, Harry Poling, T.C. Pennington. 137 Girls Varsity Track Team 1977-78 1st Row L to R: Christie Flynn, Debbie Snyder, Brenda McWilliams, Robin Plum, Sharon Carr, Ruby Nestor, Pam Ketchem, Sheila Herron, Willetta Swartz; 2nd Row: Ruby Sum- merfield, Donna Nestor, Sheila Parsons, Cindy Knotts, Sherry McClain, Pam Kelly, Amy Burns, Donna Mullenay, Alisa Davis. 13« Girls Jr. High Track Team 1977-78 1st Row L to R: Pam Hedrick, Teresa Nestor, Wanda Phillips, Mary Nestor, Sue Shrout, Karen Turner; 2nd Row: Robin Brown, Tammy Oldecker, Susan Roy, Jeanette Heckler, Cheryl Phillips, Sheila Teagarden, Kennetha Kidwell, Michelle Hott; 3rd Row: Mary Sim- mons, Holly Ledden, Kellie Flynn, Tammy Dennis, Cathy Herron, Cindy Humphrey, Sandy Greaser, Debbie Watring, Rachelle Davis, Melinda Hott. 1977-78 Girls Gymnastic Team L to R: Cindy Puffenbarger, Debbie Nestor, Leah Mason, Michelle Hott, Sherry McClain, Robin McDaniel, Pat Barr, Robin Brown, Lois Brock, Lori Collins, Mandy Klein, Barbie Smith, Heather Lee, Mary Simmons, Rachelle Davis, Kellie Flynn, Holly Led- den, Melinda Hott, Sherry Phillips. Center: Coach Gutshall. 140 1977-78 Gymnastics Show 1977-78 Panther Varsity Cheerleaders L to R: Becky Nestor, Karen Hockman, Tracy Swank, Dana Hockman, Sherry McClain, Debbie Snyder 145 Heather Lee Holly Ledden Kellie Flynn Mary Simmons 147 Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders L to R: Pam Kelly, Brenda McWilliams, Ruby Nestor Ep 2 MEADON BBDC. Hj SOUTHEM u wFryrrrrTmamri rnvrrrr 148 Sadie Hawkins Day An annual event, Sadie Hawkins Day provides students not only much fun and many laughs, but the oppor- tunity to enjoy class effort. Contests are held with partic- ipants from each class. Shown Above: Bobbing for apples Below: Baby buggy bumpers 150 151 r 152 Egg Throwing Contest Mr. Klus Showing Off His Legs Top Left: Beer Drinking Contest Top Right: Obstacle Course Below: Three-Legged Race Top: Duck Walk Middle: Pie Eating Contest Bottom: Sack Race 156 Panther Homecoming 1977-78 Queen Darlene Myers And Escort, Bob Roberts Senior Princess, Jeannie Kniceley And Escort, Jon Mahoney Senior Princess: Carolyn Rosier Escort: Bill Holler Junior Princess: Kathy Kines Escort: Dave Stevens Crown Bearer: John Ledden Flower Girls: Debbie Sturms Lori Lipscomb 15« Junior-Senior Prom Banquet: 6:30 p.m. Prom: 9:00 Place: Parsons Fire Hall Theme: We May Never Pass This Way Again Band: The Jameskin Corgram Band 159 Top Left: Michelle Hott Escort, Joe DiBacco. Middle Left: Representatives- Teresa Price And Eric Smith; Kim Loughry And Eric Smith. Middle Right: Representatives- Kathy Grafton And Robert Moore, Charlene Brock And Tim Hen- derson. Bottom: Representatives- Heath- er Lee And Randy Strawderman, Debbie Nestor And Mike Sim- mons, Pat Barr And Forest Smith, Denise Eye And Scott Bowley, Rachelle Davis And Jeff Odell. National Honor Society Juniors: 1st Row L To R- Judy Wilson, Desi Moore, Kathy Kines; 2nd Row- Becky Shiflet, Debbie Stiles; 3rd Row- Barbara Rosenau, Denise George; Seniors: 1st Row L To R- Joyce Murray, Carolyn Rosier, Becky Nestor, Darlene Myers; 2nd Row: Paul Owens, Mark Felton, Greg Hott, Jim McDonald; Not Pictured: Rick Corcorran, Jackie Irons, Bill Stevens. 167 College Students Find First Year Difficult High schools must offer a wider selection ol college preparatory classes, especially in basic writing skills, if they are to effectively tram, their college-bound graduates, according to a group of West Virginia State College students Although the group interviewed this week was divided on whether high school students should be given more or less academic freedom to improve basic skills, all six agreed their most severe difficulties became apparent when pro- fessors returned freshman English assignments and research papers Steve Wandling. 21. a graduate of Poca High School who received a C grade on his first freshman English 101 paper, said the composi- tion was returned with every imaginable cor- rection on it. It looked like chicken scratch The other students, all of whom received B's or C s on their first assignments, said most of the teachers' corrections included run-on sentences, poor phrasing, repetition and incorrect spelling RESEARCH PAPERS, often used by profes- sors in place of an exam grade or for a grade weighing heavily on their final grades, also presented problems for the students as fresh- men. Aretha Grant. 19. a graduate ol St. Albans High School, said she wasn't required to write a term paper the entire four years of high school. The only thing I could do was ask the professor some basic questions The rest I had to find out from my friends. Miss Grant said Cathy Gibeact. 18. a graduate of Nitro High School who has been an A student during her first year at WYSC said that although she was assigned term papers all four years ol high school, she still faced obstacles when doing research All of the students agreed that high school teachers should assign term papers dur ing either the second ot third year in order to prepare the graduates tor college assignments While Othello Washington. 20. a graduate oi Dunbar High School said 5 percent of his high school teachers were good Miss Gibeact gave the highest rating of 20 percent. 1 think the teachers are reluctant to teach their capacity. Wandling said. One ol my teachers was out running up and down the halls during class hours instead of being in the class room Most teachers are too easv on the kids How can students learn without superv ision” ' WHEN ASKED how they thought high school teachers could be improved, the students said they felt there was not enough concern or dedication on the teacher's part All agreed that their own performance and interest in the ctas- was heavily influenced by the teacher s attitude I tried a few times to ask for extra instruction and help from some teachers in school and they said they didn't have the time. Miss Grant said. Paul Tyree. 19. a graduate ot St. Albans High School, said teacher evaluations, now u.-ed in many colleges and universities, might be an alternative method of ferreting out ineffective teachers in high schools. “The teachei s job is to get the student interested and they should do what they can to teach that particular subject Tvree said. 168 Top Left: Kathy Wolford Typing Top Right: Carol Roy Social Studies Bottom Left: Neil Gutshall Phys. Ed. Bottom Right: Dixie Deem Science 'i' 171 174 Top Left: Linda Neff, English Top Right: Ron Blake, English Bottom: Dolores Consla, Math Top Photo: Tom Klus, Advanced Math Bottom Left: Ruth Mullenax, Librarian Bottom Right: Steve Lee, Band 175 Top Left: Bill Rosenau, Shop Top Right: Bill Haddox, Phys. Ed. Bottom: Londa Rigney, English Cooks: 177 Robert Seamen, Principal Howard Moore, Asst. 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