Petersburg High School - Petro Schola Yearbook (Petersburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1950 volume:

✓ 7U 1950 Pet io - £chola Published by 'lite Se+iiosi GIgAA aj Pete'Ld.ltu'Uf JlufU Solved Petersburg, West Virginia Editor—Margaret Secrist Business Manager—Mary Dolly Adviser—Bess Snyder Mohl JlooJi well ta lluA. day! For yesterday is already a dream. And tomorrow is only a vision; But today well-lived, makes every Yesterday a dream of happiness, And every tomorrow a vision of hope. Sanskrit tf-atew ui. . . . . In publishing this, the fifth edition of the “Petro- Schola”, the Senior Class wishes to express its sincere thanks to the advertisers who supported this project and to all those who contributed material and pictures. Each and every one of us will treasure this book and the cherished memories it will bring to us as we refer back to it in the future. Editor Two The 1950 Petro-Schola Peina-ScUala !2uee+i a!j 1950 Mary Glenna Dolly was elected queen of the school yearbook, the Petro- Schola, which is published yearly by the Senior Class. She won the right to be queen through a popular election held during the subscription campaign. Her nearest competitor was Dolores Rexrode who was runner up, just one vote away from a tie. All girls in the Senior Class were in the race for title of queen to follow Patsy Kline who won the honor last year. The new queen has been active in many campus activities and is one of the two young wives to graduate with the class of ‘50. The 1950 Petro-Schola Three 7(4e fyacultu I THOMAS H. SITES A. B., M. A. Shepherd College West Virginia University Biological Science. Social Studies Principal BARBARA VOSSLER BABB B. S. in Education Potomac State School West Virginia University English and Spanish EDITH K. BOSLEY A. B. Fairmont State College English CLEMENT H. CLOWER A. B. Salem College Physical Education Social Science GAYNELLE CROSIER B. S. in Education and Psychology Davis and Elkins College Mathematics. English, and Civics MYRTLE A. GROVES A. B., M. A. Shepherd College West Virginia University English. Social Studies RITA HAMMER A. B. Davis and Elkins College Commerce and English Four The 1950 Petro-Schola NANCY EDWARDS HARPER A. B. West Virginia University English and Speech WILLIAM HICKMAN A. B., M. A. W. Va. Wesleyan College West Virginia University English and French MARY KAIL HUFFMAN A. B.. M. A. West Virginia University Spanish and Social Studies ELINOR KISER B. S. in Education Potomac State School West Virginia University Mathematics and Chemistry BESS SNYDER MOHL B. S. H. E.. M. A. West Virginia University Home Economics, Social Studies, Commerce WALT OWENS A. B., M. A. Fairmont State College West Virginia University Physical Education ALFRED SNYDER A. B. Mansfield State Teachers Madison State Teachers Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Music LLOYD N. SNYDER A. B. Potomac State College Shepherd College West Virginia University English and Social Studies LEWIS G. STARK B. S.. M. S. University of Missouri West Virginia University Vocational Agriculture General Shop BETTY BABB THOMPSON B. S. Potomac State School West Virginia University English. Home Economics Biological Sciences The 1950 Petro-Schola Five 7 Pi ltn jj Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem, Life is real! Life is earnest! Let us then be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Six The 1950 Petro-Schola IcAxM 'IfeosiA, The large buildings of Petersburg High School were something new for the 56 Freshmen who arrived there in the year 1946. The gym, cafeteria, admin- istration and Vo-Ag buildings soon became familiar names. All the freshmen could not be named in the space on this page but they were known to be a happy group. During that year the class struggled through init- iation and the writing of their autobiographies. They were off on their four year journey through high school. When 1947 rolled around, the class had been reduced to 45. They were now young, gay sophomores. That year they were introduced to leaf and flower collecting in Biology by Mr. Sites. The campus trees were minus many a leaf after their active field trips. Time passed quickly as they trudged on their way to make the grade as jolly Juniors in the year 1948, but now their number was 39. That year they presented the comedy play ‘Here Comes Charlie with ten characters; directed by Mrs. Harry Matheny and Mr. Walter Owens, the class sponsors. The class honored their superiors, the Seniors, with a banquet and prom. The theme was Moonlight and Roses. The prom brought much toil, but the class decided it was worth it. I Six members of the class received the honor of becoming members of the National Honor Society. The year was not all play because American History took a great deal of their time. Some sought to escape a year of English by enrolling in Journalism, but found they had to work just the same. When the Senior year, 1949-50, finally arrived, the number of the class had diminished to 36. Now they were known as the grand old Seniors. In this year many of the members had taken the ‘‘big step into marriage. This year they presented the play, “Oh, Promise Me , with twelve characters, with the aid of their sponsors, Miss Barbara Babb and Mr. Walt Owens. The course of sociology dominated their subjects simply because they found it interesting. Now they had eyes for nothing except their goal—graduation. The honor of valedictorian went to Margaret Secrist and salutatorian to Bonnie Yokum. Their happy trip together suddenly came to an end with the presentation of the diplomas. A bigger journey loomed before them—the journey of life. The 1950 Petro-Schola Seven 74e Settiosii . STEVE ROBY President Senior Class Key Club, Annual Staff Junior and Senior Plays MARY GLENNA DOLLY Chorus. PH A. Literary, Junior and Senior Plays. Annual Staff Junior and Senior Vice Presidents JEANNETTE WEESE SIONS PHA State Reporter. Literary. Chorus Junior and Senior Plays. Annual Staff Senior Class Secretary MARGARET SECRIST Honor Society. FTA, Viking Log Junior and Senior Plays. Chorus Literary. Treasurer of Senior Class Valedictorian INA ALT FTA. Annual Staff VIRGINIA BERG Honor Society, Annual Staff. Junior Class Secretary and Treasurer Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola EDWARD H. BILL Veteran. FFA. Annual Staff ANDY BOOR Annual Staff. Junior Play Viking Log. Student Council JULIA DAYTON Annual Staff GENE BRAKE FFA. Annual Staff Substitute bus driver ROBERT DeWITT Football. FFA. Baseball. Annual Staff NORRIS DOLLY Annual Staff. Junior and Senior Plays FFA. Football. Basketball, All-State Football ‘48. All Opponent Team ‘49 Potomac Valley Conference Team ‘47 DAVID FEASTER Honor Society. FFA President Key Club. Annual Staff LEE GROVES Football. FFA. Key Club, Annual Staff CAROL HAWK Annual Staff JANET HAWK Annual Staff The 1950 Petro-Schola I JUNE HAWK Annual Staff MARY JANE HEDRICK Chorus. Junior and Senior Plays FHA. Basketball. Literary Annual Staff BONNIE KESNER Chorus. Annual Staff. FTA ELEANOR LAYTON Viking Log. Honor Society Annual Staff. Senior Play DOROTHY LEWIS Chorus, Basketball. Viking Log Annual Staff. Senior Play h FAYE LYONS Annual Staff DALE MICHAEL Chorus. FFA. Annual Staff DELRO MONGOLD FFA. Football. Annual Staff Baseball RAY NESSELRODTE FFA, Annual Staff. Baseball Football DONALD OURS Veteran. Annual Staff Ten The 1950 Petro-Schola GEORGE OURS k Junior and Senior Plays. Viking Log Honor Society. Student Council Annual Staff DEAN PHILLIPS President Key Club. Annual Staff BETTY REXRODE Band. 4-H Club. Basketball Annual Staff DOLORES REXRODE Junior Class President, FTA Annual Staff. Viking Log, Honor Society. Senior Play WINNIE MAE SHANHOLTZ Band. Annual Staff. 4-H Club Viking Log ELEANOR SITES FTA. Annual Staff GRANT STUMP Annual Staff. FFA. Chorus Baseball. Basketball LESLIE WINTERS Annual Staff Senior Play BONNIE YOKUM FTA. FHA. Honor Society Annual Staff Salutatorian PAUL YOKUM Annual Staff. FFA. Chorus, Junior and Senior Plays Football. Basketball The 1950 Petro-Schola Eleven jjuni i First Row—Betty Cook, Dolly Kimble, Louise Darr, Rosalee Brake, Rose Foley, Dorothy Helmick, Thomai Goldizen. Second Row—Mr. Hickman. Betty Crider. Helen Kesner. Mary C. Hyre, Sue Dawson Hultzman, Dwight Calhoun. Roland Barr. Third Row—Lorene Hawk, Ruth Hawk, Pauline Halterman. Joe Huffman, Junior Hedrick, Billy Hiser, Jimmy Bush, John Haslacker. The Junior Class, under the sponsorship of Miss Rita Hammer and Mr. William Hickman, had a very busy and colorful year keeping each member active and alert. To begin the activities of the year, during American Education Week, the class presented to the student body, faculty and guests, a special assembly. The program consisted of a very inspir- ing play entitled “A Mighty Mysterious Tree”, stressing the importance of liberty and citizen- ship. On November 15, Miss Hammer took over the duties of Mr. Hickman in preparing a pre- sentation of a Junior Class Play. They selected for their play a three-act comedy, ‘‘The Boarding House Reach”, by Donald Payton. With a cast of sixteen, headed by Jimmy Bush and Hampton Riggleman, the play was presented on December 15, in the Petersburg Grade School auditorium and proved to be a “howling success.” . „ t .r Twelve The 1950 Petro-Schola GlaU First Row—Pearl Woods. Wanda Ours, Kathleen Swick. Delores Porter, June Painter, Marie Stump, Mr. Sites. Second Row—Ted Whitacre. Clarene Michael. Georgia Turner, Faye Schell. Lola Secrist. Wanda Mongold, Norma Stark. Maynard Muntzing. Third Row—Virgil Thorne, Ernest Veach, George Stickler, Merl Rohrbaugh. Glenn Reel, Glenn Snyder, Johnny Mongold. Hampton Riggleman. During the dull months of February and March, the Juniors decided to make good use of the time and raise some money toward their Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. They did this by giving away a Dormeyer Electric Mixer with several attachments in turn for donations for the benefit of the class. On May 12, after six weeks of worry and hard work, great pride was taken in entertaining the Senior Class, faculty, and administration at the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, which was held in the school cafeteria. The theme of the evening was “Wishing”, and decorations and music corresponded with the theme. Mr. John McNeill, of Moorefield, served as Master of Ceremonies and a very entertaining program was climaxed with the coronation of the King and Queen of the Prom. We were very glad to have Mr. McNeill back, even if only for an evening. The class officers for the year 1949-1950 were: President, Mary C. Hyre; Vice President, Thomas Goldizen; Secretary, Dolly Kimble; Treasurer, Ted Whitacre. The 1C50 Petro-Schola Thirteen cSofxliostuvie First Row—Lucille Harman. Beatrice Hawk. Sally Heavener. Glenna Clauze. Eloise Mongold. Betty Brill, Joan Brake. John Cunningham. Mr. Clower. Second Row—Nellie Mitchell. Norma Haire, Gail Landes. Clifton Alt. Ralph King. Neva Jenkins. Forrest Alt. Betty Carr, Ralph Hall. Third Row—Annabelle Berg. Helen Haire. Wade Adams. William Hawk. Paul Kesner. Larry Landes. Floyd Coakley, Mary Ellen Hawk, Dale Hedrick. The Sophomore Class numbered sixty-six students in the two sections with Mrs. Nancy Harper and Clement Clower as advisers. A measure of revenge was gained during the early weeks of school as they initiated the Freshmen class. Initiation week ended for the Freshmen with a party in the gym the night before the Moorefield football game. The annual class program was given in the fall. It was a historical musicale of our nation’s progress. Fourteen The 1950 Petro-Schola GlcvU z r a First Row—Ralph Shobe, Donald Thorn. Gene Sites. Pat Secrist. Alma Lee Ours. Onita Wilt. Janet Swick, Pauline Smith, Geraldine Sites. Steve Stickler. Second Row—Dick Smith. Arlena Swick. Elnita Thom. Audrey Snyder. Marlene Sage. Maxine Sites. Evelyn Whetzel. Mayselle Riggleman. Gerald Oates, Gary Van Meter. Mrs. Nancy Harper. Third Row—Isaac Roby. Lewis Stark. Jr.. Ann Snell. Margie Porter, Nina Thorn, Phyllis Smith. Betty Swick, Pearl Ours. Mary Weasenforth. Joy Ours. Some members of the class gave a short public devotional program at the Baptist Church in February for the World Day of Prayer union service. Each home room selected their respective officers. They were Sonny Bensenhaver and Gerald Oates as Presidents, Clifton Alt and Phyllis Smith as Vice Presidents. The offices of secretary were filled by Margie Porter and Larry Landes. Nellie Mitchell and Mayselle Riggle- man guarded the finances. Student Council representatives were Betty Ann Carr and Gene Sites. The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifteen fyteAiunatt GIqM. First Row—Merlin Feaster, Ralph Franz. Lois Clauze. Phyllis Alt. Maxine Bergdoll. Lucy Ault, Anita Compton. Delmas Goldizen. Betty Crites. Betty Berg. Second Row—Rhoda Goldizen, Mary Ault, Anna Mae Ayers, Mrs. Mohl. Third Row—Elmer Crites, Ronald Borror, Joyce Alexander. Harvey Barr, Betty Feaster, Evelyn Evans, Mary Lou Crites, Cressie Dolly. Fourth Row—Wesley Cosner. Johnny Boor, Elvin Cleaver, Larry Evers, June Darr. John Goldizen. Ilene Groves. The Freshmen Class has an enrollment of 94 members. They are directed by Mrs. Mohl, Miss Kiser and Mrs. Crosier. The class was initiated in the regular fashion by the Sophomore Class during the third week of school. The class is very industrious and has had home room parties and a fruit roll for Mrs. Mohl. The officers are as follows: Mrs. Mohl’s Home Room—President, Ilene Groves; Vice President, Johnny Boor; Secretary, Betty Feaster; Treasurer, Phyllis Alt; Student Council, Joyce Alexander. Miss Kiser’s Home Room—President, Eleanor Kimble; Vice President, Jean Kesner, Secre- tary, Elwanda McDonald; Treasurer, Carolyn Oates; Student Council, Betty Hill. Miss Crosier’s Home Room—President, Junior Whitmer; Vice President, Reva Smith; Secre- tary, Lorraine Shook; Treasurer, Fanny Joe Riggleman. Sixteen The 1950 Petro-Schola First Row—Robert Michael. Ralph Kesner, Winpna McDonald. Betty Hedrick. Mary Hall. Harold Kesner, Leon Hines. Second Row—Iva Heavener. Jimmy Martin. Phyllis Hawk. Carolyn Hinkle. Carolyn Oates. Junior Kile, Miss Kiser. Third Row—Lorraine Hinkle. Betty Hill. Elwanda McDonald. Mary Ours. Esther Kuykendall. Jean Kesner. Fourth Row—Robert Iman, Eddie Lewis, Lucy Ours. Bobby Nesselrodte. George Leatherman, Herbert Iman. First Row—Jr. Whitmer. Jr. Pennington. Glennwood Sites, Rose Marie Swick, Reva Smith, Fanny Jo Riggle- manSecond Row—Dale Sites, Wayne Reel. Billy Van Fleet, Argie Turner. Virginia Swick. Carolyn Snyder. Miss Crosier. Third Row—Ralph Schaeffer. Rosetta Sites, Jane Self. Lowell Secrist. Rudy Sites. Fourth Row—Martha Parker. Joyce Whitacre. Betty Warner. George Schaeffer. Charles Snyder, Carl Mul- lenex. Lorraine Shook. Jackie Sites. Glenna Stump. William Rogers. Richard Reel. The 1950 Petro-Schola Seventeen ZiCfltUt Q ade First Row—Jimmy Calhoun, Venus Alt, Juanita Judy, Keith Bergdoll, Joe Evans. Merlin Kesner. Second Row—Edith Borror, Imogene Goldizen, Betty Keplinger. Jean Goldizen, Kathern Kesner, Harold Hines. Third Row—Zunella Johnson, Rosalee Alt, Keith Frazier, Mary Kesner, Norma Jean Goldizen. Fourth Row—Nadine Glass. Bruce Borror, Jackie Harman. Bessie Berg. Jimmy Judy. Fifth Row—Nellie Heavener. Carl Barr. The eighth grade is divided into three sections: Section I—Sponsor—Mrs. Thompson, President—Nadine Glass, Vice President—Rosalee Alt, Secretary—Jean Goldizen, Treasurer—Nellie Heavener, Student Council—Joe Evans. Section II—Sponsor—Miss Groves, President—Juanita Lewis, Vice President—Glendora Kimble, Secretary-Treasurer—Darlene Pennington, Student Council—David Lipscomb. Section III—Sponsor—Mr. Lloyd Snyder, President—Robert Whitmer, Vice President—Frank Snyder, Secretary-Treasurer—Elaine Sheppard, Student Council—John Waddy. Eighteen The 1950 Petro-Schola First Row—Keith McCulty. Alice Landes. Barbara Ours. Alda Kitzmiller, Pearl Ours. David Lipscomb. Second Row—Wayne Mitchell. Jimmy Kessel. Glendora Kimble. Betty Ketterman, Dolly Rohrbaugh. Third Row—Jr. Ours. Curtiss Porter. Lucy Porter. Eloise Moyers. Kermit McDonald. Miss Groves. Fourth Row—Donnie Kessel. Doyl Reel. Romeo Painter. Philo Mongold. Blanche Likens. First Row—Lawrence Roby. Reginald Rexrode, Rev a Rohrbaugh. Shirley Shook. Margie Zirk. Albert Whit- mer. Galen Rohrbaugh. . Second Row—Chester Sites. Bobby Smith. Genevieve Rohrbaugh. James Rotruck. Donnie Van Meter, John Waddv. Mr. Snyder. Third Row—Marvin Thom. Betty Smith. Rosella Veach. Marlen Stump. Connie Tribett. Keith Taylor. Fourth Row—Curtis Sites. Douglas Veach, Donald Sites, Elaine Sheppard, Lyle Rohrbaugh. The 1950 Petro-Schola Nineteen SeAjbeMJJ GnxLotp. • r First Row—Shirley Groves, Mary Katherine Harman. Ruth Cuppett. Blondell Arbogast, Charlotte Ayers, Charles Funkhouser, Tommy Feaster, Glendora Harris. Second Row—Lucy Evans. Mary Jane Ayers, Edna Hines. Shirley Hinkle, John Bensenhaver. Donald Huffman. Mrs. Bosley. Third Row—Diana Crites. Shirley Carr. Kitty Lou Hull. Betty Jane Hall. Juanita Harris, Lee Allen Goldizen, Harold Evans. Fourth Row—Bonnie Hawk, Dolores Brooks, Mary Ellen Groves. Beulah Crites. Roby Collins, Wayne Barr, Steven Helmick, Donnie Graham. The seventh grade is divided into three sections: Section I—Sponsor—Mrs. Bosley, President—Ruth Cuppett, Vice President—Catherine Hull, Secretary—Dolores Brooks, Treasurer—Donald Huffman, Student Council—John Bensenhaver. Section II—Sponsorer—Mrs. Alfred Snyder, President—Roger King. Vice President—Carol Jean Kimble, Secretary—Barbara Mowrey. Treasurer—Thelma Gail Kile, Student Council—Elaine Lowe. Section III—Sponsor—Miss Huffman, Presidentr—Allen Phillips, Vice President—Nan Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer—Doris Westfall, Student Council—John Van Meter. Twenty The 1950 Petro-Schola First Row—Barbara Mowry, Joy Kisamore. Mary Jane Mitchell, Joyce Ours. Ray Keplinger, Keith Inskeep, Cleta Keplinger, Darlene Ours. Second Row—Martha Kline. Alice Michael. Elaine Lowe. Carol Kimble, Joyce Johnson, Lovetta Judy. Delmar Kesner, Mr. Snyder. Third Row—Norma Nelson, Mildred Keplinger, Janie Ours, Charles Ours. Herman Kesner. Thelma Kile, Roger King. Fourth Row—Glenn Lyons. Bobby Jenkins. Sally Ann Ours. Leta Ours, Eston Ours. Ruthlene Kisamore. First Row—Shelva Jean Porter. Harlan Yokum. George Sites, Lester Zirk, Jr. Waldon. Bobby Smith, Freddie Parsons, Billy Riggleman. Second Row—Joan Smith. Shirley Rohrbaugh, Juanita Thorn, Curtis Wratchford, Darlene Rohrbaugh, Rose Marie Porter. Nan Phillips. Miss Huffman. Third Row—Chester Snyder, Doris West- fall, Charity Whitacre. Mary Jane Weese, Bonnie Rohrbaugh. Robert Van Meter. Fourth Row—Virginia Van Meter, Freddie Painter, Sylvia Powell. Donnie Wolfe. Patsy Sites. Allen Phillips. Fifth Row—John Van Meter, Betty Woods. Dolores Sites. Ray Sears. The 1950 Petro-Schola Twenty-One Jlet ni, then, be up and doinxf Twenty-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola £tn te fAf, fcoandL The Petersburg High School Vikings launched an eight game schedule with Thomas High School, with four veteran players and seven rookie players. Thomas emerged the winner with 13-7. A nwcomer, Robert DeWitt scored our touchdown. A trip to Ridgeley showed the Vikings a lop-sided defeat, with DeWitt scoring for the losers. The Vikings at home met Moorefield with a defeat of 27-7. DeWitt again scored the seven points. Venturing to Franklin, the Vikings again were the underdogs with Vance scoring for the Vikings 7-6. Luck had to be with the Vikings for their game with Circleville whom they defeated 26-9 with Huffman and Alt scoring. Romney High School State Champions defeated the Vikings with a lop-sided score of 67-13 with Dolly and Huffman helping Petersburg. Ending the season with Keyser, the Vikings saw another defeat, 28-7, with Norris Dolly scoring. The 1950 Petro-SchoUt Twenty-Three Act, act In Twenty-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola the Pn be ut! M. The 1950 Petro-Schola Twenty-Five Line—Paul Yokum. Elvin Cleaver, Clifton Alt, Sonny Bensenhaver. Merl Rohrbaugh. Dick Smith. Dale Hedrick. Back—Norris Dolly. Bob DeWitt, Henry Moomau. R;y Vance. First Row—Clifton Alt. Dick Smith. Paul Yokum, Bob DeWitt, Norris Dolly. Joe Huffman, Roy Vance. Sonny Bensenhaver. Second Row—Coach Owens. Harvey Barr, Larry Landes. Merl Rohrbaugh. Henry Moomau. Elvin Cleaver, Dale Hedrick, Ray Nesselrodte. Donald Thom, George Leatherman, William Rodgers. Rudy Sites. Third Row—Forrest Alt. John Cunningham, Junior Kile. Larry Evers, Roland Barr, Jackie Sites, Richard Reel. George Schaeffer, Robert Iman. Johnny Boor. Twenty-Six The 1950 Petro-Schola QiSih' liaAJietLall First Row—Ann Snell, Betty Brill. Sue Dawson Hulterman, Marie Stump. Phyllis Smith, Marge Porter. Second Row—Joyce Alexander. Dorothy Lewis. Betty Rexrode, Nina Thorne. Mary Jane Hedrick. Clement Clower. Third Row—Lorraine Shook. Ilene Groves, Gail Landis. Martha Parker. This year’s girls’ basketball team, winners ten times against four losses, was composed of many underclassmen. Three Seniors, Betty Rexrode, Dorothy Lewis and Mary Jane Hedrick, will be absent next year. To return are the Sophomores: Porter, Brill, Smith, Snell and Thorne. Returning Juniors are Sue Hultman and Marie Stump. The lone Freshman letter winner was Joyce Alexander. The team won double victories over Romney, Mathias, Bayard and Circleville. They split even with Moorefield and Wardensville. Double defeats were suffered from Franklin. Team Scoring Ma ge Porter 77 23-59 177 Phyllis Smith 55 37-71 147 Betty Brill 31 15-31 77 Dotty Lewis 5 7-9 17 Nina Thorne 2 2-7 6 Lorraine Shook 0 1-1 1 Totals 170 85-178 425 The 1950 Petro-Schola Twenty-Seven SEASON’S Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Franklin Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Wardensville Bayard Moorefield Bayard Franklin Circleville Mathias Mathias Moorefield Circleville Romney Wardensville Romney Twenty-Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola 46 43 49 31 49 45 49 33 47 33 34 33 40 35 43 50 61 54 775 Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Petersburg Totals Wardensville 19 Mathias 29 Thomas 51 Moorefield 51 Circleville 37 Romney 53 Wardensville 53 Romney 35 Franklin 29 Keyser 61 Bayard 45 Keyser 59 Moorefield 44 Bayard 39 Franklin 27 Circleville 46 Mathias 47 Thomas 72 797 79 49 46 33 27 27 20 5 4 4 3 2 0 299 44-76 202 39-62 137 26-44 118 14-39 80 20-39 74 11-19 65 13-26 53 2-10 12 3-12 11 0-2 8 1- 8 7 2- 3 6 2-2 2 177-342 775 Michael Dolly Landes Yokum Moomau Hinkle Vance Rodgers Cosner Oates Eye Stump Shaffer Totals The 1950 Pstro-Schola Twenty-Nine feoyi' feciAJz tball Petersburg High Vikings opened their basketball season with a win over Wardensvills at home by the score of 46-19. Larry Landes s:ored 12 points for the winners. Ten players scored 2 or more points. The Viking’s next game was at Mathias and they came out on the top side by the score of 46-29. It was a much closer game than the score shows up to the last quarter, when Peters- burg scored 18 points. Vance was high with 10 points. Emil Suder brought his Thomas players to do battle with the vikings and went home with a hard earned victory as it took two over time periods. Vance, Michael and Dolly each made 12 points. Next Petersburg went to Moorefield where they were beaten 51-31. Hinkle was high with 9 points. The Vikings got back to winning as they played Circleville whom they beat by th score of 49-37. Michael scored 23 points. On January 11, the Vikings played Romney at their court and lost 53-45. Michael and Dolly scored 26 points. Petersburg got a big surprise when they went to Wardensville and lost by the score of 53-49. Michael and Hinkle scored 13 points each. Romney won a close game from Petersburg who was playing with two new players in the line-up. They won by the score of 35-33. Landes and Moomau were high with 9 points each. The next game was with Franklin at home with a win of 47-29. Michael with 19 and Landes with 16 led the scoring. Petersburg took its worst beating of the year when Keyser came to town and beat them 61-33. Landes was high scorer with 11 points. The Vikings went over the mountain to play its county rivals, Bayard, and lost 45-34. Michael was high scorer with 18. Petersburg went to Keyser on February 8 to try their luck, which was not so good, for they lost 59-33. Michael and Dolly scored 11 each. Moorefield came to town and was given a real battle by the Vikings who were ahead for the first three quarters. Then the Yellow Jackets got ahead and won by the score of 44-49. Dolly was high scorer with 19 points. Petersburg played Bayard at home and lost 39-25. Michael and Dolly scored 11 and 10 points. Next Petersburg went to Franklin and won by the score of 43-27. Franklin was ahead at the half, 21-15. Petersburg held Franklin to one field goal in the last half. Yokum was high scorer with 11 points. At Circleville, Petersburg defeated them 50-46. Yokum played h:s best game of the year and was high with 20 points. Petersburg played its last home game with Mathias and won 61-47. Michael was high scorer with 25 points, 18 of which he made in the second half. Thirty The 1950 Petro-Schola jO-lfe U n. alr' The 1950 Petro-Schola Thirty-One Jhje U. ea wi Lt!fr Thirty-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola 714e 'Uikittcj, feandt First Row—Marlene Sage, Betty Feaster, James Bush. Lowell Secrist. Lucille Harman, Darlene Pennington, James Rotruck. Gene Michael. Helen Kesner, Clarene Michael. Betty Carr, Elwanda McDonald. Carolyn Snyder. Second Row—Eleanor Kimble. John Mongold. Georgia Turner. Neva Jenkins. Nadine Glass. Maxine Sites. Betty Smith. Rosalee Alt. Juanita Lewis. Rosella Veach. Evelyn Whetzel. Nellie Heavener. Mr. Snyder. Third Row—Winnie Mae Shanholtz, Connie Tribett. Charles Snyder. Theodore Whitacre. Wade Adams, Mary Lou Crites. Jr. Hedrick. Betty Rexrode. Elaine Sheppard, Frank Snyder. The Petersburg High School band of 1949 and 50 is the largest in many years. In A Band there are 38 members, and in B Band there are 26 members. During the summer the band practiced two nights a week. On June 16, 1949. they took first prize in the Homecoming Parade at Harrisonburg, Virginia. The parade consisted of bands from the surrounding counties. In October the band journeyed to Cumberland, Maryland, to partic- ipate in the Hallowe’en Parade. They gave a very good performance, according to a write-up in the Cumberland Times Newspaper which praised their playing and marching. In December the band held a bake sale at Harman and Company’s store. The proceeds were used for new music and instruments. On January 4, 1950, several members attended the Tri-State Band Clinic which was held at Martinsburg. April 14-15 the band went to Martinsburg to take part in the Tri-State Band Festival which is held for bands from Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Every spring for years the band has held a concert at the local grade school auditorium. This lets the people of the town know what the band is accomplishing. As you know every year the Apple Blossom Festival is held at Winchester, Virginia. The band will also take part in this event. The band will only lose two members with the graduation of its Senior Class members. So. look out next year for a rip-roaring band! The 1950 Petro-Schola Thirty-Three GltCViuA. First Row—Lucy Ault, Mayselle Riggleman, Norma Haire, Carolyn Hinkle. Margaret Secrist. Betty Hedrick, Eleanor Kimble, Jo Ann Whitacre, Eloise Mongold, Dolly Kimble, Fanny Jo Riggleman. Second Row—Pauline Smith. Iva Heavener, Joyce Whitacre, Mary Glenna Dolly, Jean Kesner. Ronald Boor. Dale Michael, Lola Secrist, Dorothy Lewis. Mary Jane Hedrick, Mr. Snyder. Third Row—Elnita Thorn. Lucille Harman. Fay Schell. June Darr, Ted Whitacre. Paul Yokum. Grant Stump, Herbert Iman. Wade Adams. Jeannette Sions, Bonnie Kesner. Pearl Woods. The chorus, under the direction of Alfred Snyder, has participated in many activities this year. This is the first year that the organization has been fortunate enough to have boys to participate in music. Mr. Snyder has been very proud of his boys, and they have tried to show their appreciation to him and the rest of the members by trying to cooperate in all music performances. The chorus gave their first performance during the week preceding Christmas. They gave several numbers at the regular Christmas assembly, some of which consisted of solos by several of the members. Their next appearance was at the Church of the Brethren during the revival which was held there in February. There they presented two sacred numbers. They also par- ticipated in the World Day of Prayer Program at the United Brethren Church. The organization presented to the public a musical comedy entitled “Kentucky Sue” on March 21st. The comedy was based around the life of the Yokums, and was strictly a hill-billy pro- duction. The cast consisted of twelve characters supported by several small group participants. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Roxanna Roy, Pearl Woods; Sue Roy, Mary Jane Hedrick; Bud Roy, Wade Adams; Lem Roy, Paul Yokum; Buzz Barton, Ted Whitacre; Tess Barton, Dorothy Lewis; Gabe Barton, Grant Stump; Liddy Ann Ganzy, Mary Glenna Dolly; Lily Hopkins, Lu- cille Harman; Lew Wheeler, Dale Michael; Selene Van Buren, Margaret Secrist; Lionel Van Buren, Herbert Iman. The chorus has been very successful the past year and we hope that this fine work will encourage more boys to take an active part in this musical organization. Thirty-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola fyuhtte tf-GAsneAA, Ini Uca First Row—Glenn wood Sites. Merlin Feaster. Leon H.nes. Hampton Riggleman, Robert Michael. Ralph Franz. Ralph Kesner. Jr. Pennington. Eugene Sites. Harold Kesner. Second Row—Donald Thorn. Ray Nesselrodte, Carl Mullenex. Dwight Calhoun. Delro Mongold. Grant Stump, Paul Yokum. David Feaster. Lee Groves, Thomas Goldizen. Johnny Mongold. Robert Nesselrodte. Third Row—Mr. Sites. Eddie Lewis. John Goldizen. Virgil Thorn. Ralph Shobe. Glenn Reel. Roland Barr. John Haslacker. Glenn Snyder. James Evans. Wayne Reel, Mr. Stark. Fourth Row—John Cunningham. William Hawk. Richard Smith, Earnest Veach, Sam Goldizen. Edward Bill. Ralph Hall, Lewis Stark. Jr.. Gene Brake. Clifton Alt. Dale Michael. The Future Farmers of America, or FFA, as it is commonly known, is a national organ- ization of boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools. The foundation upon which the Future Farmers organization is built includes leader- ship and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, im- proved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship and patriotism. The organization is a non-profit, non-political farm youth organization of voluntary membership designed to take its place along with other agencies striving for the development of leadership, the building of a more permanent agriculture and the improvement of country life. They believe in the future of farming and that through organized activities, leadership training and hard work, rural America can and will be made a better place in which to live. The Future Farmers’ motto is “Learning to do, Doing to learn. Earning to live, Living to Serve.” The officers for this year are: Adviser, Mr. L. G. Stark; President, David Feaster; Vice President, Sammy Goldizen; Secretary, Glenn Reel; Treasurer. Ray Nesselrodte; Reporter, John Mongold; Parliamentarian, Glenn Snyder; Watchdog, Paul Yokum; Federation Treasurer. Edward H. Bill. i The 1950 Petro-Scholn Thirty-Five cM-o+ne.mcJzesiA' ajj Atnenica First Row—Lucy Ault. Carolyn Hinkle. Joan Brake, Bonnie Yokum, Alma Ours. Eloise Mongold. Joyce Ann Alexander, Betty Brill. Mary Dolly. Second Row—Reva Smith. Betty Hill. Ilene Groves, Mary Mae Hall. Maxine Bergdoll, Phyllis Alt, Jean Kesner. Carolyn Oates. Betty Cook. Mrs. Mohl. Third Row—Martha Parker. June Darr. Lorraine Hinkle, Rosalee Brake, Louise Barr. Carolyn Snyder, Lorraine Shook. Jeannette Sions. The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization made up of students studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools of the United States and its terri- tories. As an integral part of the program of home economics in the schools of America, it offers opportunity for the future development of pupil initiative in planning and carrying out activities related to homemaking. The FHA brings together state groups interested in and working toward better home and family life, providing opportunities to share in solving problems important to home life, and sponsors group projects, local, state and national in scope. The FHA is an incorporated, non-profit youth organization. It came into being through the cooperative efforts of youth enrolled in homemaking in secondary schools in building a national organization of their own in which they may develop social qualities and promote better home life for its members and their families. The motto of the FHA is “Toward New Horizons”. The flower is the red rose and the colors are red and white. The Petersburg Chapter adopted a German Homemaking Class in a German Girls’ School. A gift box was sent to the school by the club, the contents of which were contributed by the members of the chapter. FFA and FHA officers, advisers and other state officials visited three prospective sites for an FFA-FHA camp and conference center. The site at Ripley, West Virginia, (near Charleston) was chosen for this center. Mrs. Bess S. Mohl, adviser, and Jeannette Sions, State Reporter, visited the sites. The officers for this year are: President, Bonnie Yokum; Vice President and historian, Mary Dolly; Scretary, Alma Ours; Treasurer, Carolyn Snyder; Reporter, Audrey Snyder; Parl- iamentarian, Rosalee Brake; Song Leader, Jeannette Sions. Jeannette is also State Reporter. Thirty-Six The 1950 Petro-Schola 7he fyutute 'leacltenA.' AiAtuUcUio+i First Row—Clarene Michael. Bonnie Yokum. Ina Alt, Margaret Secrist, Pearl Woods, Helen Kesner. Dolly Kimble. Second Row—Georgia Turner. June Painter. Bonnie Kesner. Dolores Rexrode. Rosalee Brake. Miss Kiser. The Future Teachers’ Association of Petersburg High School has been directed this year by Miss Kiser. The local chapter has been an active organization since its introduction into the school, in 1948, by Mr. Sites. The club chose as its projects, recreation at noon and assisting teachers. Two short skits— “Parents Talk It Over” and “Teachers Talk It Over”, were presented to P. T. A. at Petersburg Grade School. December 5, and at Johnson Run School, January 9. The cast consisted of the following members: Bonnie Kesner, Eleanor Sites, Ina Alt, Bonnie Yokum, Margaret Secrist, Dolores Rexrode and June Painter, prompter. The following officers were selected for the year: President, Margaret Secrist; Vice Pres- ident, Dolores Rexrode; Secretary, Ina Alt; Treasurer, Bonnie Yokum; Historian, Eleanor Sites; Program Chairman, Bonnie Kesner. Members are June Painter, Clarene Michael, Georgia Turner, Dolly Kimble, Helen Kesner, Pearl Woods and Kathleen Swick. The club offers many opportunities and interests for those specializing in the teaching profession. The 1950 Petro-Schola Thirty-Seven Glubi First Row—Reva Smith. Pat Secrist, Betty Ann Carr. Neva Jenkins, Joyce Ann Alexander. Betty Brill. Norma Jean Stark. Second Row—Miss Groves. Ann Snell. Betty Hill, Eloise Mongold. Carolyn Snyder. Mary Catherine Hyre. Steve Stickler. Third Row—Mary Hall. Carolyn Oates. Loiraine Shook. George Stickler, Ralph King. Junior Stark. The 4-H Clubs are a part of the national system of extension work carried on by the United States Department of Agriculture through the state universities. 4-H Club work is specialized educational enterprises for rural young people as well as for boys and girls in the city from the ages of 10 to 21 years. , Those who take advantage of the great opportunities offered by club work usually be- come leaders later in their local communities. Club members carry projects and upon com- pletion have an opportunity to attend the County 4-H Camp in August. Club boys and girls attempt to carry out a four-fold life, namely the development of the head, heart, hand, and the health. This is their motto: To make the best better. The four leaf clover is the emblem of the organization. The following people were elected as officers for the Hi-Flyers Club which is under the direction of Miss Groves and is intended for the students in the upper grades of the high school: President, Neva Jenkins; Vice President, Joyce Alexander; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Carr; Song Leader, Ann Snell; Reporter, Carolyn Oates; Recreation Leader, Steve Stickler, Program Leader, Anne Snell. This group has an Adult Council whose members are Mrs. Lloyd Snyder, Mrs. Robert Alexander and Mrs. Ralph Snell. Thirty-Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola 4-cJi GUJpi First Row—Nellie Heavener, Nadine Glass. Rosella Veach, Joan Smith. Mary Catherine Harman. Lucy Porter, Doris Westfall. Nan Phillips. Alice Michael, Connie Tribett. Elaine Sheppard. Second Row—Miss Babb. Jean Ours. Juanita Lewis. Rosalee Alt. Barbara Mowery. Edna Hines. Dolores Brooks. Ruth Cuppett, Elaine Lowe. Kitty Hull. Betty Ketterman. Mary Jane Weese. Darlene Ours. Mr. Lloyd Snyder. Third Row—Sly via Porter. John Waddy. Allen Phillips. Gene Michael. Barbara Ours. Blanche Likens. Eloise Moyers, Shirley Groves. Norma Nelson, Lucy Porter, Shirley Shook. The second 4-H Club in the Petersburg High School is composed of members of the eighth grade. It is known as the Petersburg Vikings and is sponsored by Mr. Lloyd Snyder. Another group, composed of the seventh grade members, is known as the Junior 4-H Vikings. Miss Babb is the sponsor of this younger club. Both clubs meet the second Tuesday of every month at the fifth period. I The 1950 Petro-Schola Thirty-Nine flatio+ial eJta+tosi Society Reading from left to right—Clarene Michael, David Feaster, Elaine Coakley. Dolores Rexrode, June Painter, Mr. Sites, Eleanor Layton. Margaret Secrist, Virginia Berg. George Ours. Mr. Snyder, Ina Alt. Wanda Mongold, James Bush, Dolly Kimble. Bonnie Yokum was ill when the picture was taken. The National Honor Society is a national organization with headquarters in Washington, D. C. Petersburg High School received a charter for a local chapter in 1939. Since the date of organization over 100 students have been inducted into the local chapter. The purpose of the Honor Society is to build an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students. Students are selected from the Junior and Senior classes. Those who have a two point' average or better, are considered as candidates to be voted on by the faculty. The new mem- bers are initiated into the local chapter by a special assembly. The local chapter’s project this year was the selection of an honor roll from all the classes at the end of each six weeks. Students having an A or B plus receive top honor, with those not quite reaching B plus, but having a B average, receiving honorable mention. The list of names is posted in a special honor roll case in the hall of the main building, and published in the Viking Log. The officers are: President, Margaret Secrist; Vice President, Virginia Berg; Secretary, Eleanor Layton; Messenger, George Ours, and Sponsor, Mr. Lloyd Snyder. Other members are: David Feaster, Bonnie Yokum, Ina Alt, Dolores Rexrode, June Painter, Clarene Michael, Wanda Mongold, Dolly Kimble, Elaine Coakley, and James Bush. Forty The 1950 Petro-Schola Key Glulx r A First Row—Hampton Riggleman, George Stickler. Ted Whitacre. David Feaster. Maynard Muntzing. Second Row—Steve Roby. Dean Phillips. James Bush, Lee Groves. Junior Stark. Mr. Sites. Third Row—Sam Goldizen. Junior Hedrick, Bill Hiser, Steve Stickler. The Key Club is a Junior Service Club for the key boys and girls in high school and is under the sponsorship of the local Kiwanis Club. Boys from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes are selected for membership. These boys pledge themselves to render service to the high school and to the community. The club has the same officers and types of committees as does Kiwanis and it goes about finding what the school needs and then sets about accomplishing that. The objectives of the Key Club are: to develop initiative and leadership; to provide experience in living and working together; to serve the school and community; to cooperate with the school teachers and principal; to prepare for useful citizenship; to accept and pro- mote the Constitutional Objectives of Kiwanis International. The officers this year are: President, Dean Phillips: Vice President, Theodore Whitacre; Secretary, David Feaster; Program Chairman, Billy Hiser; Project Chairman, Steve Roby. Adviser, T. H. Sites. The 1950 Petro-Schola Forty-One Jlitetianif, First Row—Eleanor Kimble. Eloise Mongold, Pat Secrist, Margaret Secrist, Elaine Coakley. Mrs. Bosley. Mrs. Harper. Second Row—Jean Kesner, Mary Dolly. Ilene Groves. Elnita Thorne. Miss Huffman. Mrs. Thompson. Third Row—Dolly Kimble. Jimmy Bush. Maynard Muntzing. Ted Whitacre, Wade Adams. Clarene Michael. Literary is an activity that has created much interest in our school especially since Margaret Secrist won the Potomac State Scholarship at last year’s meet. This year the supervision of the contests will be under the sponsorship of West Virginia University instead of Potomac State School, as has been the case for a long period of years. , Mrs. Harper is the adviser of the entire group this year. She is coaching the individuals who are interested in the field of readings. Those in the field are: Carolyn Oates, Eleanor Kimble, Nina Thorne and Jeanette Sions. Mrs Bosley is instructing the poetry candidates who are: Dolly Kimble, Ted Whitacre, Patricia Secrist, Clarene Michael, Elnita Thorne. Jean Kesner, Elaine Coakley, Lorraine Shook, Carolyn Snyder and Mary Dolly. Contestants for oration under the supervision of Mrs. Thompson and Miss Huffman are Maynard Muntzing, Eloise Mongold, Jimmy Bush and Pearl Ours. Mr. Lloyd Snyder is putting the debaters through their instruction. Those seeking a plac on the debating team are: Wade Adams, Neva Jenkins, Ilene Groves and Junior Hedrick. A new division in Literary has been added. It is declamation which is a ten minute read- ing taken from literature. Mrs. Harper is in charge of it. Forty-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola Viking Jlacj, First Row—Mr. Glower. Marie Stump. Dorothy Lewis, Margaret Secrist, Helen Kesner. Georgia Turner. Rose Foley, Wanda Lee Ours. Second Row—Dolores Porter. Sue Hultman. Kathleen Swick. Dolores Rexrode. Winnie Shanholtz. Pean Woods. John Haslacker, Maynard Muntzing. Third Row—Robert DeWitt. Joe Huffman, Edward Bill, Ernest Veach, Tom Goldizen. Bill Hiser, Merle Rohrbaugh. Johnny Mongold. The Viking Log, official student publication of the Petersburg High School, made one decided improvement over last year’s publication. This year the staff completed ten publi- cations, each having been printed by the Grant County Press. The staff, composed of the advanced journalism class and the first year journalism students were under the advisership of Mr. Clement Clower. Material in the Viking Log included: editorials, a fads and fashions department, sports shorts, Slippin’ ‘Round, Personalities, snap shots, and general news items in and around the school. Student activity fees and numerous advertisers supported the monthly publication of the Viking Log. The Viking Log was awarded “Superior” rating in a contest of high school newspaper publications conducted by the School of Journalism at West Virginia University. The 1950 Petro-Scholo Forty-Three 'r 7Ue lioG uli Uf otteuie. Reach by Donald Payton First Row—Dolly Kimble. Norma Stark. Wanda June Mongold. Clarene Michael. Georgia Turner. Second Row—Hampton Riggleman, Wanda Lee Ours. Rose Foley. Mary C. Hyre. Pearl Woods. Third Row—Ted Whitacre, Junior Hedrick. Sam Goldizen, Billy Hiser. Jimmy Bush. A three act comedy play called “The Boarding House Reach” by Donald Payton was presented to the students and town citizens by the Junior Class on December 15. The play under the direction of Rita Hammer, was shown to the students in a special matinee on Wednesday afternoon, the 14th. � Jimmy Bush had the leading role in the sixteen player cast, portraying the part of a thirteen year old boy who wants a bicycle but his father, Mr. Maxwell, Billy Hiser, thought he didn’t need one. One day Mr. Maxwell was called out of town for a week-end. Hercules. Hampton Riggleman, and Wilbur decided to turn the home place into a boarding house. Some characters who rented rooms were: Roughhouse Ruby, Pearl Woods, and her husband, Ninty Volt Jones, Joe Crites, Limpy McGuire, Sam Goldizen, and his wife, Nora, Wanda Ours. Mrs. Mott, Mary Catherine Hyre, a quiet old lady who never says a word during the play. Other renters were a salesman, Ted Whitacre, a walking dictionary, Elaine Coakley, who is nosing into everyone’s business but her own. Other players were: Mrs. Maxwell, Norma Stark, Clarene Michael as Bernadine, Dolly Kimble as Betty Lou, Rose Foley and Wanda Mongold as Connie and Aunt Mary. A bit of humor was added as Junior Hedrick played the part of a detective. Profits from the play were used by the class to finance the annual Junior-Senior Prom and banquet. Forty-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola 6U, PnxMuAe. Me by Peter Williams The Senior Class presented for their last play, “Oh, Promise Me,” by Peter Williams, with twelve boys and girls interpreting the respective roles. CAST of CHARACTERS Seth Miller Furber ......... Barry Hollis Mrs. Sue Hollis June Hollis Kathleen ........ Ann Furber Patsie Linder Mrs. Linder Gladys Vance Ralph Saunders Mrs. Jones .... George Ours Paul Yokum .... Steve Roby Jeannette Sions Dolores Rexrode Leslie Winters Dorothy Lewis Mary Jane Hedrick Mary Glenna Dolly Margaret Secrist .... Norris Dolly Eleanor Layton Barry Hollis, at twenty-one, has just graduated from Princeton, thereby coming into the fortune left him in his late father’s will. His youthful escapades have won him a reputation as a playboy, but he is resolved to settle down now and become a worthy member of the community. On the train back from Princeton, he meets and falls immediately in love with Gladys Vance. He persuades his aunt, with whom he makes his home, to send Gladys a note inviting her for a visit. Another note goes to Patsie Linder, a hard-boiled little dancer and an old flame of Barry’s asking her to send back his frat pin. Alas, the notes get mixed! Patsie arrives with her mother, an ex-burlesque queen, and threatens a breach of promise suit unless Barry marries her immediately. Then Barry has a bright idea. He couldn’t possibly marry Patsie if he had a wife and family already. So he gets Ann Furber, the butler’s daughter to pretend to be his Wife_and to make it more convincing, he “borrows” a strange baby. Into this situation marches Gladys, the light of his life, and Barry’s in an awful pickle! He’s got to convince Patsie he is married and Gladys he isn’t married at the same time. From this point, complication piles on complication with bewildering rapidity—with a surprise on every page, and a laugh in every line. The climax comes when Barry is arrested for kidnapping the baby. Then, to top this, he is informed that his estate has dwindled to almost nothing, and all his girl- friends desert him—that is, all except one. Who she is, we won’t divulge here, but she helps bring the play to a surprising finish amid a whirlwind of laughter. The 1950 Petro-Schola Forty-Five • ] o -t r-v SesUoA. Hot-Sa-Vltal Statliti i Ci 1 Co NAME NICKNAME FAVORITE PASTIME USUALLY SEEN WITH DESTINED TO BE M. H Alt, Ina has none playing the piano Bonnie Yokum secretary Berg, Virginia Ginny travelling Eleanor and Bonnie secretary Bill, Eddie Wild Bill hoboing “hobos” “president” Boor, Andy Dee running around with the gang ' George and Dean accountant Brake, Gene repairing electric motors wife electrician Dayton, Julia Judy dreaming Iva Heavener nurse DeWitt, Robert Bob playing sports Joe Crites contractor Dolly. Mary Glenna Snooks to “live” with Norris husband homemaker Dolly, Norris Bum baseball wife pro. Baseball player Feaster, David Dave Buck and Dale farmer Groves, Lee Buck fixing things Dale and David farmer Hawk, Carol Sissy driving Faye mortician Hawk, Janet Cottontop fighting Mary Ours nurse Hawk, June “June Bug reading and drawing pretty girls Virginia Berg artist Hedrick, Mary Jane Judy dancing Doug nurse Kesner, Bonnie dating Eleanor Sites housewife Layton, Eleanor Babe laughing Dolores and Winnie secretary Lewis, Dorothy Dottie talking Steve homemaker Lyon, Faye Beanie travelling Carol mortician Michael, Dale Mike going to Mt. Storm June Parks sailor Mongold, Delro Hotdog seeing the women “my wife” “a pappy” Nesselrodte, Ray Somethin’ eating Delro farmer Ours, Donald Duck bowling . wife postal clerk Ours, George Tub hunting and fishing Andy and Dean ‘ business man” Phillips, Dean Hebie women Neva engineer ft Rexrode, Betty Betsy with Maysville gang E. Cook and L. Winters secretary Rexrode, Dolores Spy Smasher laughing Babe and Winnie Phys. Ed. teacher Oi Roby, Steve Professor driving Dottie garage manager o Secrist, Margaret Mickey going to Airport Inn Granville Halterman teacher a Shanholtz, Winnie Mae Shanty going to Airport Inn Babe and Dolores Phys. Ed. teacher r-v Sites, Eleanor reading Roy Kesner homemaker i Co Stump. Grant Nimrod visiting on tannery line Mayselle diesel engineer o • Winters, Leslie Squeaky running with the gang Paul and Betty Rexrode secretary o Yokum, Bonnie reading Ina Alt teacher ft Yokum, Paul Choke - eating Grant diesel engineer A tA Aej%G UuUf, leave. LeivutA u6. • 0 rr Ina Alt’s crush on Hampton Riggleman to Nellie Mitchell Virginia Berg’s height to Marie Stump Edward Bill’s ability to argue with Mr. Stark to Ralph Franz Andy Boor’s ability to argue in sociology with Mr. Clower to Buddy Eye Gene Brake’s fancy bathing suit for other assembly programs Julia Daytons position at Veach’s Clinic to John Goldizen Robert DeWitt’s “helpfulness” in Driver’s Education to Mr. L. Snyder Mary Dolly’s ability to raise Mrs. Mohl’s hair to Carolyn Snyder Norris Dolly’s build to Billy Riggleman David Feaster’s luck in escaping accidents to Junior Hedrick Lee Grove’s height to Steve Helmick Carol Hawk’s driving ability to Elaine Coakley Janet Hawk’s dungarees to Marge Porter June Hawk’s “crew hair cut” to Geraldine Sites Mary Jane Hedrick’s pillow to whomever needs it next year Bonnie Kesner’s 20 pounds of extra weight to Lois Clauze Eleanor Layton’s waist measurements to Mayselle Riggleman Dorothy Lewis’s blue Chevrolet to Betty Brill and her gang Faye Lyon’s long, dark, wavy hair to Beatrice Hawk Dale Michael’s late hours to Rosalee Brake Delro Mongold’s curly hair to Larry Landes Ray Nesselrodte’s wavy hair to Roy Vance Donald Ours’s ability to get to class on time to Joe Crites George Ours’s aptitude for getting into trouble to anyone deserving it Dean Phillips’s name of Cassanova to Henry Moomau Betty Rexrode’s position as guard in basketball to Joyce Alexander Dolores Rexrode’s “neat” locker to Junior Hedrick and Bill Hiser who love to lock it Steve Roby’s big words to Jim Bush and Junior Hedrick Margaret Secrist’s newspaper ability to Pearl Woods Winnie Shanholtz's ability to play a drum to Elwanda McDonald Jeannette Sions’s good management in being a good homemaker and an honor roll student at the same time to Wanda Mongold Eleanor Sites’s two years of Latin to Sally Heavner Grant Stump’s seat in English (where he can view the tannery row) to anyone that wants it Leslie Winters’s seat in Paul’s car to the girls trying to get it Bonnie Yokum’s four years of Homemaking to Anita Compton Paul Yokum’s six guns to Elvin Cleaver The 1950 Petro-Schola Forty-Seven to taJuvi otui to tuait Forty-Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola llte A u Ui eAA. The 1950 Petro-Schola Forty-Sine MONARCH MILLS Flour Feed Hardware Johns-Manville Building Supplies Petersburg, West Virginia HUTTER BROTHERS Gas and oil Sojt Drinks Sandwiches Box 303 Moorefield, West Virginia POTOMAC VALLEY BANK The Home of Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System Compliments Of A and P STORE Petersburg, West Virginia KODAKS FILMS SOUND MOVIE PROJECTORS ALL TYPES PHOTO SUPPLIES 35 North Liberty Street Cumberland, Maryland Fifty The 1950 Petro-Schola THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY, Inc. Harrisonburg, Virginia HARMAN and COMPANY julo urbLct Petersburg, West Virginia THE SPORT STOP Hunting Fishing McGregor Goldsmith Athletic Equipment for Every Sport Wholesale Retail Families That Play Together Stay Together 221 Third Street Elkins, West Virginia SITES HOTEL and RESTAURANT A good place to eat Petersburg, West Virginia VALLEY VIEW FEED AND SUPPLY FEED HARDWARE FURNITURE BUILDING SUPPLIES R'JILDING SUPPLIES Petersburg, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifty-One Compliments Of P. E. THRUSH and SON Petersburg Moorefield Romney osenbaum’s A Tri-State Institution Since 1848 Cumberland, Maryland For BOPP'S FLOWERS Leave Your Orders With Allen's Drug Store Congratulations to the Graduating Class THE MUSIC SHOP Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of OWL'S CLUB Petersburg, West Virginia Fijty-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola PETERSBURG FREEZE LOCKERS Better Foods by Freezing” Petersburg, West Virginia JOE W. HARMAN Groceries General Merchandise Meats 30 South Main Street Petersburg, West Virginia S. R. HOTT and SON General Merchandise Tourist Cabins Cabins, West Virginia Compliments Of AIRPORT INN 3 Miles East Moorcfield, West Virginia Route 55 EBERT'S FIVE and TEN Petersburg, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifty-Three Hickok Belts Timely Clothes Arrow Shirts THE KAPLON'S YOUNG MEN'S SHOP Cumberland, Maryland Featuring Smart, Nationally Advertised Men's Wear Interwoven Socks Puritan Sweaters Champ Hats Compliments Of TOM S TOASTED PEANUTS Candies Peanut Butter Sandwiches Harrisonburg, Virginia SOUTH BRANCH MOTOR COMPANY International Trucks Tractors Farm Equipment Sales BUICK Service Petersburg, West Virginia HILLTOPPER Dining Dancing ESSO SERVICE STATION Petersburg. West Virginia ROYALE DAIRY Pasteurized Milk and Cream Keyser, West Virginia Fifty-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola S S SERVICES, Inc. MILLENSON FURNITURE COMPANY Ruy Cleaning Launderers 317 Virginia Avenue Cold Storage Cleaners Cumberland, Maryland Andrew L. Russell, President Phone 210 North High Street Romney, West Virginia No matter what your home needs may be . . . for living room . . . bedroom . . . dining room . . . kitchen . . . Millen- son’s have it. You will find it at a saving . . . We specialize in wall to wall carpeting by expert carpet layers. I'm Reddy 0. S. KIMBLE to serve you with cheap electricity! firestone $$ p Dealer Store r Electricity does the job f°r just a y :).. 2 few pennies. Petersburg, West Virginia Moorefield. West Virginia 11 ■ POTOMAC LIGHT and POWER COMPANY The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifty-Five Compliments Of THE GRANT COUNTY BANK The Old Reliable Bank McCOOLE'S MEN'S STORE “One Man Tells Another” Keyser. West Virginia Telephone 23976 Service Always Petersburg, West Virginia Clothing Furnishings Hats Bostonian and Mansfield Shoes COTTAGE HILL FARMS Super Rebuilt Army Shoes, with a 6 Month Guarantee, Only .... $3.95 1st Quality House Paint .... $3.25 per gal. Mail Orders Accepted ARMY-NAVY STORE 105 Armstrong Phone 26021 Keyser, West Virginia DAHMER'S SERVICE STATION, MOTEL and RESTAURANT A one-stop station in Franklin. W. Va.. with a modern restaurant and heated cottages open all year. In the beauti- ful South Branch Valley and near Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Spruce Knob and Smoke Holes. Harold Dahmer, Owner Fifty-Six The 1950 Petro-Schola Compliments Or BLATT'S CLEANERS Furriers Cold Storage Harrisonburg, Virginia Our Trucks Will Call Tuesdays and Fridays. W. A. Higgins, Driver GRANT MOTOR COMPANY Your DODGE - PLYMOUTH Dealers 22 North Main Street Petersburg, West Virginia MONGOLD S ORCHARD Prize Winning Apples and Peaches Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of THE ALL-STAR BOWLING ALLEY “Come In and Beat Homer” Petersburg, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifty-Seven R. C. KIMBLE General Merchandise Sporting Goods Maysville, West Virginia MILES MUSIC COMPANY Pianos Instruments Supplies Band Instrument Repairs 35 West Court Square Harrisonburg, Virginia Compliments Of MT. STORM LODGE Lunch and Sandwiches W. E. Rexroad Mt. Storm, West Virginia Compliments Of BROWNING BOTTLING WORKS Keyser, West Virginia Carole King Dresses Work Clothes Big Yank Blue Top Big Jack Wembly Ties June Fox Dresses Freeman Oxfords Mojud Hosiery Adam Hats • THE COFFMAN-FISHER COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of MORELAND'S SERVICE STATION Groceries Soft Drinks Ice Cream Gas GULF Oil Mt. Storm, W. Va. U. S. Route 50 Carl J. Moreland Fifty-Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola Compliments Of ALLEGHENY FEED and SUPPLY M. Richard Hanlin Mt. Storm, West Virginia KEYSER WALLPAPER and LINOLEUM SHOP All Types of Floor Coverings Expertly Installed by Our Staff of Factory Trained Mechanics Phone Keyser 3306 Free Estimation Keyser, West Virginia Today’s Purchases Tomorrow's Heirlooms ROCCO FEEDS of WEST VIRGINIA, Inc. “Definite Feeds for Definite Needs” Phone 85 We Deliver Moorefield, West Virginia GEORGE ARNOLD'S General Merchandise and Electrical Appliance Store Gormania, West Virginia Compliments Of SHORT STREET GROCERY Petersburg, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Fifty-Nine SIMMONS' SERVICE STATION Gas and Oil Groceries Scherr, West Virginia Compliments Of PETERSBURG MOTOR COMPANY De Soto Plymouth Pontiac G. M. C. Trucks Compliments Of BACKBONE MOUNTAIN INN Route 50 Soft Drinks and Sandwiches MILLS MOTEL and RESTAURANT Mt. Storm, West Virginia Glen B. Mills MAY YOU ALWAYS ENJOY THE BEST . . . SENIORS OF 1950 For the Best In Movie Entertainment, Come to THE ALPINE THEATRE Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of THOMPSON'S MARKET Groceries Meat Produce Petersburg, West Virginia Sixty The 1950 Petro-Schola Stop and Eat With Us . . . WHITE HOUSE INN Teen-Canteen Main Street Phone 142 Moorefield, West Virginia FOR BETTER VALUES IN .. . Furniture Appliances Floor Coverings Radios Compliments Of FRANKLIN HATCHERY Pullorum Clean Chicks Franklin, West Virginia PEOPLES CHEVROLET, Inc. New and Used Cars “Your Friendly Chevrolet Dealer Harrisonburg, Virginia 42-46 Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland The 1950 Petro-Schola Sixty-One SIEVERS HOE HOP General Shoe Repairing Let Me Save Your Sole. 33 Central Avenue Petersburg. West Virginia Compliments Of C. H. PARK Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of BARR'S APPLIANCE STORE Featuring Tappan Gas and Electric Ranges Moorefield and Petersburg, West Virginia HOUSERS HATCHERY Baby Chicks Poultry Supplies Phone 88-W Romney, West Virginia Compliments Of LOEWNER'S MUSIC SHOP 17 East Market Street Harrisonburg, Virginia Records Sheet Music Musical Instrument Accessories GRAYSON'S SPORTING GOODS PHOTO SUPPLIES 2 Piedmont Street Box 11 Keyser, West Virginia Sixty-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola BREATHED CHEVROLET Chevrolet Oldsmobile Sales and Service Complete Auto Repairing Motor Tuning and Rebuilding Body and Fender Work Automobile and Truck Painting Esso Products Atlas Tires and Tubes Petersburg, West Virginia SEWING MACHINE SALES and SERVICE Machines bought, sold and repaired A. R. Partleton, Prop. Ill North Centre Street Phone 1930-W Cumberland, Maryland What To Do With a Nickel When Thirst Arrives ROMNEY COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS Romney, West Virginia W. Roy Smith, Mgr. Phone 194 The Ideal Gift for the Graduate . . . MOOREFIELD EXAMINER OFFICE SUPPLY STORE Moorefield. West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Sixty-Three Compliments Of TRI-COUNTY HATCHERY Pullorum Clean Chicks Moorefield, West Virginia ALLEN'S DRUG STORE The Rexall Drug Store Supplies the Needs for: Toilet Preparations, Family Medical Needs, Vacation Necessities, Films, Stationery, Doctor’s Supplies, Veterinary Medicines, and the Best in Prescription Medicines. Hugh Allen, Pharmacist Petersburg, West Virginia Your Year Book Was Printed Bv The Commercial Printing Department of THE HAMPSHIRE REVIEW Romnev, West Virginia Publishers Printers Sixty-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola Congratulations Seniors of 1950 . . . In The Heart of A Vacation Spot Meet Your Friends and Enjoy Our Sodas at Our New Location. SMOKE HOLE INN CORNER SERVICE Cabins, West Virginia STORE Dial Petersburg 2131 4 Virginia Avenue Eight Miles West of Petersburg, W. Va. Petersburg, West Virginia on Routes 4 and 28 Compliments Of SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of CITY FURNITURE COMPANY NATIONAL SERVICE STATION “The Big Friendly Furniture Store” Cumberland, Maryland Petersburg, West Virginia Shop and Save at CITY The 1950 Petro-Schola Sixty-Five CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1950 Our best wishes to you “leaders of tomorrow.” May success crown your every effort. THE H-P STORES, Inc. Petersburg, West Virginia Commencement Announcements and Cards. Class Rings and Emblems, En- graved Wedding Stationery, Newest Bookley Diplomas, Caps and Gowns, Medals and Trophies, Engraved and Printed Letterheads and Envelopes. MERRELLS, Inc. 111-115 Second St. Telephone 3-0121 Clarksburg, West Virginia The Commencement Announcement and Class Ring House FOLLOW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS_____________ By reading “German” Glower’s column “Sportingly Yours” appearing each week in the GRANT COUNTY PRESS Petersburg, West Virginia Sixty-Six The 1950 Petro-Schola SAYRE STUDIOS, Inc. Official photographers for your Senior Class and over 40 other Senior Classes throughout central West Virginia 4th Street Clarksburg, West Virginia STUDEBAKER Sales and Service WILLYS and WILLYS JEEPS MUNTZING MOTOR COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia SINGER SEWING CENTER WE REPAIR ALL MAKES OF SEWING MACHINES All Work Guaranteed 79 Centre Street Phone 394 Cumberland, Maryland 80 Years Service To Men and Boys Cumberland, Maryland The 1950 Petro-Schola Sixty-Seven QUALITY BABY CHICKS New Hampshires Barred Crosses Indian River Crosses OUR AIM: To Better The Best THE SHENK HATCHERY Harrisonburg, Virginia HALTERMAN HARDWARE COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of RHODES HATCHERY Petersburg, West Virginia Sixty-Eight The 1950 Petro-Schola WISE YOUNG FELLOWS BUY AT . . . BURTON'S Good Clothes for Men 129 Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland PETERSBURG OIL COMPANY Distributors Of Gas AMOCO OU Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of WEIMER BROTHERS Authorized John Deere Dealers Mavsville, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Scholu Sixty-Nine Before School After School Or Any Time . . . DRINK Bottled and Distributed by PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia Seventy The 1950 Petro-Schola DIAMONDS THE CRAFT HOUSE For Fine Furniture Harrisonburg, Virginia WATCHES JEWELRY Agents for Stieff Sterling Silver C. D. KENNY DIVISION Compliments Of r-. 3 w r CHEESE t 43 OfOxrutuUW f Vi Cumberland, Maryland M. A. BEAN'S GARAGE Gulf Gas and Oil Lubricating Washing Repair Work Petersburg West Virginia Moorefield SHAWNEE MILLING COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia The 1950 Petro-Schola Seventy-One “Good Goods Come in Little Packages” THE S. T. LITTLE JEWELRY COMPANY Serving Our Friends in South Branch Valley Since 1851 113 Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland BARGER'S FURNITURE STORE Home Furnishings “Barger for Bargains” 6 South Main Street Petersburg, West Virginia B. Ney and Sons Joseph Ney DEPARTMENT STORES Harrisonburg, Virginia Opposite Post Office .... Just As Reliable J. O. STICKLEY and SON, Inc. Farm Equipment Parts-Accessories Telephone 422 Harrisonburg, Va. POTOMAC FEED and SUPPLY COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia Gasoline ESSO Oil Tires GOODYEAR Tubes GARBER'S SERVICE STATION Petersburg, West Virginia Seventy-Two The 1950 Petro-Schola DANIEL L. EVANS INSURANCE AUTO LIFE FIRE Home and Farm Liability YOU’LL EARN A FORTUNE between your first and last pay checks. Part of everything you earn should be yours to keep. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Office Bloomington, Illinois Distributed by MATHIAS GROCERY COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia SPECIALIZED FORD Car and Truck Service EXPERT Body Work and Painting Gas AMOCO Oil Gold Medal Award Fashion Academy of New York Selects The ’50 Ford as the “Fashion Car of The Year” ROBY FORD COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia There’s no place like home for FORD Service Your FORD Dealer knows your FORD best. The 1950 Petro-Schola Seventy-Three While in Harrisonburg, Visit . . . . South Main Street JOHN W. TALIAFERRO SONS Jewelers Since 1879 Harrisonburg, Virginia PANCAKE CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE Romney, West Virginia CUMBERLAND’S FINEST FASHION STORE . PARK WELDING and REPAIR SHOP On Route 4 and 28 West of Petersburg Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of DR. J. M. HARMAN THE MUSIC SHOP, Inc. Moorefield, W. Va. Cumberland, i ld. ERNEST THRUSH Jeweler Petersburg, West Virginia Seventy-Four The 1950 Petro-Schola FOREST BOWMAN Insurance Petersburg, West Virginia SOUTH BRANCH MAYTAG COMPANY Maytag Washers, General Electric and Philco Appliances Sales arid Service Petersburg Franklin NORTH FORK COTTAGES Clean, Comfortable, Moderate Rates. Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Hunting On Route 28 North of Petersburg Fred W. Hannan, Owner YOU’LL FIND THE MOST FAMOUS ROMNEY GRILL AND NAMES IN MEN’S WEAR RESTAURANT AT Air Conditioned The Manhattan joe Tallarito, Owner Baltimore Street At Liberty Cumberland. Maryland We Specialize in Italian Spaghetti, Country Ham and T-Bone Steaks The 1950 Petro-Scholn Seventy-Five $ m ■ ; kfl + 4 4« |b r T' f irl-. -V.lt .v . . ,f£r A •♦-A •J� ' ••• a4 a' V J V ft mt ' £ V7v 1� � -v RA ,y ’4 . Y Yj I . _f. is: X V ;• : . ■ - • Z’jLrr• ’’-r .m-: V. i •.� ,� L iV • V”«, v;- . i'r iifs —: ' i : 0r•;• ,.- ' • . , • . . . w , ' wijfyl, -t-vA.� ..'..fi rjjy- -£p.TW