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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1955 volume:

1U 1955 Pebia - Schola Published by lUe Se+tixvi GLgM, of PetetehuriCf Sohoo-l Petersburg, West Virginia Editor—Delores Sites Assistant Editor—David Albee Business Manager-Alary Catherine Hannan Adviser—Bess Snyder Mohl Gantesttl Dedication ...................................................... 3 Faculty .................................................. 3 4 5 6 Petro-Schola King and Queen ..................................... 7 Miss Pep......................................................... 7 Seniors ...................................... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Senior Class History............................................. 15 Junior Class ................................................ 16 17 Sophomore Class.............................................. 18 19 Freshman Class............................................... 20 21 Eighth Grade ............................................. 22 23 24 Seventh Grade ............................................... 25 26 National Honor Society . ........................................ 28 Honors for P. 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S.............................................. 29 School Activities............................................ 30 3 1 Dances .......................................................... 32 Viking Band ................................................. 34 35 Chorus .......................................................... 36 Future Farmers of America ....................................... 37 Future Homemakers of America .................................... 38 Future Teachers Association ..................................... 40 Kcv Club......................................................... 41 ✓ Literary Achievements............................................ 42 Poem ............................................................ 43 Senior Play ..................................................... 44 Junior Play..................................................... 45 Student Council ................................................. 46 Viking Log ...................................................... 47 Varsity Club .................................................... 48 Cheerleaders..................................................... 49 Football .................................................... 50 51 Basketball .................................................. 52 53 Junior Basketball ............................................... 54 Advertising ............................................. 55 to 89 Not-So-Vital Statistics ..................................... 90 91 Two The 1955 Petro-Schola dedication This book is dedicated to the memory of Eva Joyce Ours, who departed this life May 6, 1952. At the time of her untimely death she was nearing the com- pletion of her third year as a student in Petersburg High School, having enrolled in the seventh grade. She would have graduated with this class. Me no iif l flaifce. Qute Somewhere birds are singing, Somewhere hearts are light, But there is no joy in Petersburg High, One of its loved ones died last night. She was just a girl of fourteen With beautiful black hair. In her eyes was always a friendly gleam. In her heart not a care. You may travel this old world over But never a friend like Joyce will you find. She was one of our hundred and ninety stars, But she is gone and our hearts shall pine. Wherever she may be on this day, May God bless and watch over her. Till some day we shall meet by and by. Our Teachers and Students of Petersburg High. Written by: EDNA MARIE HINES Ite faculty THOMAS H. SITES A. B., M. A. Shepherd College West Virginia University Social Studies Principal The 1955 Petro-Schola Three MILDRED P. ADAMS B. S. in Home Economics Concord College West Virginia University Physical Education, Health Science 7 VICTORIA ALKIRE A. B. Davis and Elkins College English. Social Studies Psychology BARBARA VOSSLER BABB B. S. in Education Potomac State College West Virginia University English EDITH K. BOSLEY A. B. Fairmont State College West Virginia University English GEORGE WILLIAM BUSEY W. Va. Tech B S Industrial Arts Math CLEMENT H. CLOWER A. B. Salem College Physical Education Social Science MARY PRISCILLA COLONS A. B., M. A. West Virginia University Hope College University of Chicago Miami University English, Social Studies French TRACY EVANS A. B„ Liberal Arts Shepherd College West Virginia University Science, Language Arts Social Studies Four The 1955 Petro-Schola MYRTLE A. GROVES A. B . M. A. Shepherd College West Virginia University English, Social Studies PAUL H. HUFFMAN A. B.. M. A. Shepherd College West Virginia University Commerce, Social Studies Education. Guidance MYRON KEITH HULL B. S. in Secondary Education West Virginia Wesleyan College DEWEY F. JONES Bachelor of Music Davis and Elkins West Virginia University Band Chorus General Music JOHN L. LARGENT A. B. Marshall College M. A. West Virginia University John Hopkins University Math. Physical Science BESS SNYDER MOHL B. S. H. E., M. A. West Virginia University Home Economics Social Studies Commerce JESSE RIGGLEMAN A. B., M. S. West Virginia University Shepherd College Physical Education MARY LEE RUDDLE A. B. Davis and Elkins College English The 1955 Petro-Schola Five DELMER L. SCHELL B. S. in Agriculture Potomac State College West Virginia University Minor, Biological Science EILEEN S. SCHELL B. S. in Commerce Potomac State College West Virginia University Commerce, Social Studies MARGARETE SHACKLEFORD A. B. Fairmont State College M. A. West Virginia University Math and English LINTON H. SITES A. B. Potomac State College Salem College Shepherd College Language Arts, Social Studies LLOYD N. SNYDER A. B. Potomac State College West Virginia University English. Social Studies Driver Education LEWIS G. STARK B. S„ M. S. University of Missouri West Virginia University Vocational Agriculture General Shop BETTY BABB THOMPSON B. S. H. E. Potomac State School West Virginia University Home Economics Biological Sciences HAROLD S. WALTERS A. B. Chemistry Berea College Mathematics Six The 1955 Petro-Schola Pctna-Scluda Kin j, and 2.uee t The Petro-Schola king and queen for 1955, elected bv popular vote, were Wayne Barr and Nan Phillips. Mm Pep A new innovation this year was the election of a “.Miss Pep” by the Student Council. Kay Adams was ✓ given the honor of being Number One. The 1955 Petro-Schola Seven 'lite. Senioni i DONALD GRAHAM President of Senior Class Football, Annual Staff Varsity Club, FFA, Honor Society 4-H RUTH GRANT CUPPETT Vice President of Senior Class FHA, Honor Society, 4-H, Band Junior and Senior Plays Literary, Viking Log Annual Staff EDNA MARIE HINES FHA. 4-H, Band, Annual Staff Secretary of Senior Class eugene mccauley, jr. Basketball, Football, Baseball Varsity Club Junior and Senior Plays Treasurer of Senior Class Annual Staff Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola DAVID ALBEE Annual Staff. Chorus. Key Club Student Council. Senior Play VADA ALT Annual Staff, FHA CHARLOTTE AYERS FHA WAYNE BARR Basketball. Football, Baseball Varsity Club All tournament team ’55 JOHN BENSEN HAVER Football, Varsity Club, FFA Annual Staff NORMAN BITTORF Annual Staff DELORES BROOKS Band, 4-H, FHA, Basketball Varsity Club, Honor Society Annual Staff NANCY CLINE Junior Play, Chorus, Cheerleader Viking Log, FHA. Varsity Club Miss Petersburg ’54 Annual Staff The 1955 Petro-Schola Nine VI ROBY SCOTT COLLINS Baseball, FFA, Varsity Club Annual Staff TOMMIE FEASTER FFA. Football, Annual Staff LEE ALLEN GOLDIZEN Football, Varsity Club, FFA Annual Staff MARY ELLEN GROVES Junior Play, FHA, Viking Log Chorus, 4-H, Annual Staff MARY CATHERINE HARMAN Band, Viking Log FHA State Officer 4-H, Dance Band. Annual Staff BONNIE HAWK Chorus, 4-H. Annual Staff SHIRLEY HINKLE FHA. 4-H. Annual Staff DONALD HUFFMAN Football, Varsity Club. FFA Student Council Annual Staff Ten The 1955 Petro-Schola KITTY LOU HULL Basketball, Viking Log Varsity Club, Chorus, FHA Annual Staff, Senior Play KEITH INSKEEP Honor Society, Key Club, 4-H FFA. Student Council Annual Staff, Senior Play JOYCE JOHNSON FTA. Literary, Band Annual Staff IVAN JUDY Junior Play, Chorus, FFA. FTA Annual Staff CLETA KEPLINGER Honor Society, FHA Annual Staff INA JANE KESNER FHA, Annual Staff GENE KILE FFA, Chorus. Annual Staff THELMA KILE FHA, 4-H, Viking Log Annual Staff The 1955 Petro-Schola Eleven CAROL JEAN KIMBLE Basketball, Chorus, FHA, 4-H Viking Log, Annual Staff ROGER KING FFA. Annual Staff MARTHA KLINE Chorus. FHA, Annual Staff MARY JANE MITCHELL Junior and Senior Plays FTA, FHA, Literary, Chorus Honor Society, Annual Staff BARBARA MOWRY Chorus, FHA, FTA, 4-H Annual Staff Junior and Senior Plays DARLENE OURS FHA, 4-H. Band, Basketball Annual Staff PAUL OURS FFA, Football, Annual Staff SALLY ANN OURS Basketball, Varsity Club, FTA FHA, 4-H, Chorus Annual Staff Twelve The 1955 Petro-Schola FRED PAINTER Basketball, Baseball Varsity Club, Viking Log Junior and Senior Plays All tournament team ’55 Annual Staff ALLEN PHILLIPS FFA, Annual Staff A;'--' NAN KAREN PHILLIPS Band, Chorus, Majorette, 4-H Junior and Senior Plays Miss Football ’54 Annual Staff ROSE MARIE PORTER Library Worker, Annual Staff SHELVA JEAN PORTER Basketball, 4-H, Varsity Club FHA. Literary, Annual Staff BONNIE ROHRBAUGH Chorus, Annual Staff BILLY RIGCLEMAN Honor Society, FFA. Key Club Annual Staff DARLENE ROHRBAUGH Library Worker, Student Council Annual Staff The 1955 Petro-Schola Thirteen DELORES SITES FHA, 4-H. Band, Basketball Literary, Honor Society Chorus, Annual Editor PATSY SITES Varsity Club, Basketball, FHA Annual Staff GEORGE SITES FFA. Annual Staff JOAN SMITH Cheerleader, Basketball, Band Varsity Club, Chorus, 4-H, FHA Annual Staff, Senior Play ROBERT SMITH FFA. Junior and Senior Plays Annual Staff CHESTER SNYDER FFA, Annual Staff JOHN VAN METER Football, Varsity Club Student Council 4-H, Annual Staff HARLAN YOKUM FFA, Key Club, 4-H Honor Society, Annual Staff Fourteen The 1955 Petro-Schola Sesu i GloAd. iJliit tuf, Yes, six years seem like a long time but to the 50 seniors who have con- tinued on through these years it doesn’t seem so long. They began their first year on the hill, with 88 members and for their sponsors they had Mrs. Bosley, Mr. Alfred Snyder and Miss Huffman. Class officers were: Presidents. Ruth Cuppett, Roger King and Allen Phillips; Vice Presidents. Kitty Lou Hull. Carol Kimble and Nan Phillips; Secretaries. Delores Brooks. Barbara Mowery and Doris Westfall; Treasurers, Donald Huffman. Thelma Kile and Doris Westfall; Student Council Representatives were John Bensenhaver, Elaine Lowe and John VanMeter. The second year in junior high found the enrollment decreased to 78 members and for their sponsors they had Mrs. Thompson, Miss Stemple and Mr. L. Snyder. Class officers were, Presidents, Ruth Cuppett, John VanMeter and Fred Painter; Vice Presidents, Edna Hines. Joan Smith and Patsy Sites Secretaries, Kitty Lou Hull, Elaine Lowe and Beulah Crites; Student Council representatives were Donald Graham, Nan Phillips and Allen Phillips. At last came the big day to which they had all been looking forward. Entering senior high was different and much more interesting. They spent a long week being initiated which ended with a party and lots of fun. The num- ber had dropped to 68 with Mrs. Mohl, Miss Deadrick and Miss Shackleford as their sponsors. Class officers were, Presidents, Nancy Cline, Kitty Hull and Nan Phillips; Vice Presidents. Ruth Cuppett, Roger King and Betty Woods; Secretaries, Delores Brooks, Mary Jane Mitchell and Joan Smith; Student Council Representatives were Donald Graham, Harlan Kesner and Allen Philips. As Sophomores, the number dropped to 61. To guide them through this year they had for their sponsors, Mr. Paul Huffman and Mrs. Roger McAvoy. The class officers were. Presidents, Keith Inskeep and Billy Riggleman; Vice Presidents. Nancy Kline and Barbara Mowery; Secretaries, Cleta Keplinger and Nan Phillips; Treasurers, Donald Graham and Darlene Rohrbaugh; Student Council Representatives were Carol Kimble, Betty Woods and Donald Huffman. As they entered their Jolly-Junior year there were 52 members. This meant the getting of the class rings, which they had really looked forward to receiving, and by all means, th? Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. They se- lected as their theme for the Prom, “Neptune’s Court.” They also presented the annual class play, “The Smart Idiot,” directed by Miss Mary Lee Ruddle. The class officers for the year were: Ruth Cuppett as President. Nan Phillips as Vice President, Barbara Mowery as Secretary and Gene McCauley as Treas- urer. Student Council Representatives were John VanMeter, Edna Hines, Kitty Lou Hull and Darlene Rohrbaugh. At last, the final year arrived—the senior year. As their officers, they elected Donald Graham as President, Ruth Cuppett as Vice President, Edna Hines as Secretary, and Gene McCauley as Treasurer. Student Council repre- sentatives were John Van Meter. Darlene Rohrbaugh, Dave Albee and Keith Inskeep. The two sponsors who guided them through the last year were Miss Barbara Babb and Mrs. D. S. Collins. Valedictorian honor went to Ruth Cuppett and that of salutatorian to Keith Inskeep. All through their last year in high school, the class members worked on many projects to raise money for the Senior trip. They presented as their Senior play, “The Adorable Imp.” The 1955 Petro-Schola Fifteen Uunion QlaAA. The Junior Class has a total of 78 members with Miss Groves, Miss Ruddle and Mr. Clower as sponsors. Class officers are: President, Jack Bowman; Vice President, Eddie Nelson; Secretary, Sharon Roby, and Treasurer. Elizabeth Nicholson. Officers for the various homerooms are: Shelia Kile and Eddie Nelson, Presidents; Darlene Hipp and Johnny Parks. Vice Presidents; Juanita Borror and Elizabeth Nicholson. Secretaries; Charlotte Hartman and Elizabeth Nichol- son, Treasurers, and Jack Bowman, Marion Berg, Roy Rumers and Freda Smith, Student Council Members. The Junior Class presented “A Case of Springtime as their Junior play, which was a big success. They also sponsored the Sweetheart Ball and the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. First Row—Wanda Bergdoll, Darlene Hipp, Irene Keplinger, Marion Berg, Frances Hawk. Shirley Hawk, Shelia Kile. Second Row—Juanita Borrer, Charlotte Hartman, Esther Frazier, Noreen Alexander, Shirley Borror, Miss Groves. Third Row—Ellis Goldizen, Jimmy Judy, Gary Evans, Bob Frye, Jerry Brill, Lindon Funkhouser. Absent from picture—Delmar Alt, Jack Bowman, Reggie Kimble. Sixteen The 1955 Petro-Schola First Row—-Phyllis Sites, Patsy Mowery, Dee Ann Parsons, Betty Nessel- rodt, Sharon Roby, Agnes Mongold. Second Row—Donald Rexrode, Barbara Shobe. Junior Parsons, Roy Mullenax, Joe Oates, Oscar Rohrbaugh, Elizabeth Nicholson, Lawrence Rotruck, Miss Ruddle. Third Row—Scottie McDonald, Golden Schell, Frank Rodgers, Edgar Nelson, Roy Rumers, Johnny Parks, Bill Sabo, Tim Parks, Bernard Ours. Absent from picture—Earl Riggleman, Junior Shook. First Row—Helen Swick, Betty Wolfe, Wilma Wampler, Carole Stallings, Mary Alice Smith, Freda Smith, Mary Helen Smith. Second Row—Ruth Stark, Naomi Snyder, Dixie Veach, Betty Weatherholtz, Eleanor Smith, Becky Snyder, Paige Snell, Catherine VanMeter, Naomi Stark, Mr. Clower. Third Row—Margaret Waddy, Donald Whetzel, John Yankey, Gene Turner, John Thorne, Gerald Thorne, Dale VanMeter, Darwin Yokum, Lucy Smith. Absent from picture—Billy Sites, Carroll Smith, William Smith, Ruth Stark. The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventeen Sojiltom ie GIgAA The Sophomore Class has 85 students and three class sponsors, Mr. Largent, Mrs. Schell and Miss Shackleford. The one and only highlight of the class was Freshman initiation for a week which ended with a party on Friday night. The class officers were: Presidents. Bonnie Belt, Lydia May and Ann Welk- er; Vice Presidents, Bill Boor, Yvonne Hedrick and Norma Mongold; Secretaries, Luise Cowherd. Anna Keplinger and Shirley Miller; Treasurers, Andrew Frye, Laura Martin and Wanda Watts. First Row—Patty Graham. Virginia Foley, Bessie Evans, Wanda Crites, Annabelle Crites, Luise Cowherd, Carol Bensenhaver. Second Row—'Verda Goidizen, Mae Getz, Jackie Haslacker, Mildred Harris, Evelyn Dovell, Phyllis Borror, Barbara Brown, Bonnie Belt, Kay Adams, Ellie Cline, Mr. Largent. Third Row—Mary Ann Alt. Hilda Berg. Pearl Alt. William Harman, George Brake, Robert Berg. Gene Harr, Bill Boor, Mike Carney, Jerry Halterman, Gene Evans, Baxter Borror. Andrew Frye. Absent from the picture, Irene Barr. Norma Harris and Darrel Alt. Eighteen The 1955 Petro-Schola First Row—Mary Ann Hedrick, Bonnie Kline, Anna Keplinger, Laura Mae Martin, Yvonne Hedrick. Carol May. Second Row—Marie Hawk, Fannie Helmick, Ruth Mallow, Lydia May, Irene Hinkle, Norma Hines, Bonnie Kesner, Linda King, Mrs. Schell. Third Row—Gene Kuykendall, Gary Hog.bin, Carl May, James Kile, Wayne Kuykendall. Delwin McDonald. Jimmy Kisamore, Donnie Kile. Absent from the picture, Richard Huffman and Carter Inskeep. First Row—Patty Rohrbaugh, Charlotte Mongold. Norma Mongold, Wanda Watts, Ann Welker, Myrna Rotruck, Dora Smith. Second Row- Carol Pennington, Annie Turner, Maxine Smith, Gladys Mon- gold, Ardella Mitchell. Betty Sites, Miss Shakleford. Third Row—Dean Sage, Curtis McUlty, Udell Mongold, Eddie VanMeter, Henry Snyder, Roger Michael. Jack McKinney, Ronald Ours, Estel Sites. Absent from the picture, Audra Michael, Shirley Miller and Lois Thorne. The 1955 Petro-Schola Nineteen fyn ilunesi There are one hundred and seven green-horn” Freshmen this year and their sponsors are: Mrs. Mohl. Mr. Walters. Mr. Stark and Mr. Schell. The officers are: Presidents. Bob Kile, Nancy Patch and Bob Harman; Vice Presi- dents. Colleen Wilson. Harry Nelson and Dick Harper; Secretaries, Peggy Har- First Row—Carolyn Hawk. Mary Carney, Lois Crites, Shirley Davis, Peggy Harman, Sudie Crites, Madalene Carr. Second Row—Bobby Hartman, Nancy Harman, Ann Stonestreet. Irene Thorne, Lucy Van Meter. Shirley Harman. Betty Borror, Ethel Botzenmayer, Wanda Burgess. Betty Alt, Betty Groves, Mr. Walters. Third Row—Donna Harman, Ronald Swick, Gene Bobo. Bobby Harman, Joe Hatcher. Lough Cosner. Gene Van Meter. Arno Van Meter, Mary Crites, Reda Dovell. First Row—Shelley Johnson. Marlene Hott, Shelva Turner, Bonnie Weese, Charlotte Strickler. Second Row—Betty Judy, Loreen Johnson. Colleen Wilson, Anna Grace Weatherholtz, Bptty Van Meter. Shirley Turner, Diannia Hines, Phyllis Lahman, Ruth Ketterman. Mrs. Mohl. Third Row—Norma Keplinger, Gloria Kitzmiller, Carolyn Thorne, Helen Hipp, Charles Miller, Carl Hogbin, Bob Kile, Dawn Markwood, Mary Aiice Mayle, Rose Lewis, Karen Michael. Yvonne Van Meter. Twenty The 1955 Petro-Schola man, JoAnn Snyder and Gloria Kitzmiller; Treasurers, Robert Parks. Lough Cosner and Carolyn Thorne. Student Counsel Representatives are: Elizabeth Weimer, Susan Stonestreet. Ralph Calhoun and Charlotte Strickler. The main event in the lives of these “green-horns” was the week of Freshmen initiation and the party given by the Sophomores afterwards. First Row—Neva Rotruck. Beverly Riggleman, Jo Ann Snyder, Elizabeth Weimer. Norma Simpson. Freda Rohrbaugh, Mary Rohrbaugh. Second Row—Ruth Phillips, Linda Snyder. Patsy Ours, Carolyn Sabo. Ruth Waldron, Verda Nelson, Elsie Rummers, Janice Snyder, Margaret Snyder, Ruth Roby, Nancy Patch, Mr. Schell. Third Row—Jo Mike Snell, Phillip Park, George Sites, Dallas Rodgers, Johnny Sherman. Danny Dove, Harold White, Dale Van Meter, Wade White, Harry Allen Nelson. Bobby Parks. Melvin Wampler, Jerry Rotruck. Arnold Rexrode. Absent—Janet Weatherholtz. First Row—Ralph Calhoun, Billy Swick, Clyde Sites, Alvin Lahman, Ray- mond Kitzmiller, Glen Marshall, Ernest Bergdoll, Sango Mongold, Denny Alt, Mr. Stark. Second Row—Bobby Mallow. Arlie Ours, Elwood Keplinger. Gerald Judy. Availen Riggleman, Teddy Keplinger. Hollis Ours. Milford Smith, Bydler Bobo. Donald Sites, John Smith, Jr., Gay Rohrbaugh, Nolan Snyder. The 1955 Petro-Schola Twenty-One Qlade. There are 105 eighth graders under the sponsorship of Mr. Snyder, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Alkire, Mr. Jones and Mr. Evans. The officers are as follows: Presidents, John Frye, Shirley Day, James Mowry, David Sherman and Delmas Thorne; Vice Presidents, Darlene Bobo, Douglas Harman, David Roby and Edith Vance; Secretaries, Tomasenia Brotherton, Carol Evans, Jane Kimble, Hilda Rohrbaugh and Betty Smith; Treasurers, Tomasenia Brotherton, Dottie Evans, Junior Kesner, Richard Ours and Andrew VanMeter. Student Council representatives are Carolyn Collins, Harold Garber, Roger Keplinger, Frank Shobe and William Taylor. First Row—Leonard Berg, Janet Brill, Alma Brooks, Sharee Bergdoll, Ann Chester, Flora Jean Alt, Darlene Bobo, Shirley Day, James Champ. Second Row—Ronnie Carr, Glenna Barger, Mary Jane Ayers, Peggy Berg, Eleanor Alt. Tomasenia Brotherton, Robert Davis, Mr. Snyder. Third Row—Wendell Barger, Jimmie Dayton, Kenneth Carr, Larry Cornell, Jimmy Cornell, Russell Brown, Jr., Bobby Burgess, Sonny Berg. Twenty-Two The 1955 Petro-Schola First Row—Naomi Goldizen, Frances Johnson, Arleta Helmick, Betty Evans, Jo Ann Goldizen, Betty Feaster, Nancy Hedrick, Virginia Evans, Orpha Goldizen. Second Row—Paul Getz, Harold Garber, Shirley Evans. Jo Ann Harman. Sandra Hinkle, Loretta Hyre, Viola Harris. Carol Evans, Harold Hissr, Mrs. Thompson. Third Row—Ronald Evans. John Frye, Robert Evans. Johnny Goldizen, Allen Evans, Douglas Harman, Reginald Feaster, Bruce Evans. Absent from the picture, Ray Hall, Dottie Evans. First Row—Naomi Keplinger, Yvonne Muntzing. Nancy Laugh, Betty Mitchell, Jane Kimble, Sandra Lahman. Second Row—Mrs. Alkire, Elaine Kessel, Geraldine Keplinger, Shirley Mitch- ell. Melba Mallow. Sarah Mae Kite, Otu Kisamore. Darlene Keplinger. Third Row—James Mowry, Junior Kesner, Bruce Mongold, Roger Keplinger, Jim Lahman. Fourth Row—Harry Keplinger. Dwight Kile, John Mallow. Ralph Keplinger, Bruce Mongold, Donald Kuykendall. The 1955 Petro-Schola Twenty-Three First Row—Wanda Ours, Madeline Ours, Nancy Ours, Eunice Nelson, Hilda Sirbaugh, Betty Ours, Laura Rodgers, Frances Riley, Maxine Nesselrodt. Second Row—Donald Nelson, Paul Riggleman, William Reynolds, Esther Secrist, Catherine Reel, Naomi Ours. Wanda Rotruck, Everly Parsons, Gerald Riggleman, Robert Nelson, Mr. Jones. Third Row—Richard Ours -Ronnie Reynolds, Jimmie Schaffer, Wayne Ours, David Roby. Absent from the picture, Earl Rohrbaugh, David Sherman, Frank Shobe. First Row—Carl Thorne, Isabelle Sites, Betty Smith, Geraldine Thorne, Betty Thorne, Goldie Smith, Sunette Wolfe, Susan Swick, Archie Veach. Second Row—Fred Sutherland. Harry Weatherholtz, Claudine Sites, Edith Vance, Billy Sutherland, Walter Whetzel, Mr. Evans. Third Row—Carrol Smith, Clement Stump, junior Swick, Otis Weather- holtz, Kermit Wimer, George Smith, Robert Swick. Absent from the picture, Audrey VanMeter and Sonny Taylor. Twenty-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventh There are 131 seventh graders under the supervision of Mrs. Bosley, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Hull and Mr. Linton Sites. The officers are as following: Mr. Linton Sites— President, Janet Pennington; Vice President, David Kootz; Secretary, Phyllis Kimble; Treasurer, Phyllis Kimble; Student Council Repre- sentative, Bennie Roby. Mrs. Adams—President. Bobby Thompson; Vice Presi- First Row—Mrs. Bosley. Patricia Alexander, Charlotte Arnold, Janet Borror, Ed wina Davis, Linda Buckbee. Second Row—Dottie Alt, Bonnie Berg, Carol Bobo, Nancy Delawder. Maxine Brennan, Martha Alt, Catherine Bergdoll, Nancy Cornell. Third Row—Junior Brennan. Richard Cook. John Evans, Marshall De- Medici, Charles Alt, Gerry Bosley, Isaac Alt, Bennie Berg. First Row—Sally Marple, Helen Groves, Judith Hedrick. Catherine Eye, Thelma Judy, Hilda Hines, Nancy Hedrick. Freda Johnson. Shirley Judy. Second Row—Roger Foley, Randall Judy, Barbara Ketterman, Rosalie Iman, Gwendolyn Judy, Eleanor Hinkle, Wanda Hedrick, Leona Judy, Frank Keister, Bobby Feaster, Mr. Hull. Third Row—Curtis Iman, Harlen Keplinger, Wayne Hines, David Frazier, Lawrence Judy, Wendall Hawk, Clyde Kile, Sonny Hedrick, Bobby Haslacker, Harold Idleman. The 1955 Petro-Schola Twenty-Five Qxade. dent, Vaugh Simmons; Secretary. Leo Rung; Treasurer. Jane Welton; Student Council Representative. Virgil Weimer. Mr. Hull—President, Clyde Kile, Secre- tary, Shirley Judy; Treasurer. Gwendolyn Judy; Student Council Representa- tive. Helen Groves. Mrs. Bosley—President, Gerry Bosley; Vice President, Sonny Alt: Secretary. Patricia Alexander; Treasurer, Charlotte Arnold; Student Coun- cil Representative, Carol Bobo. Class cheerleaders, Patricia Alexander, Shirley Judy. Margaret Smith and Janet Pennington. First Row—John Largent, Nancy Mongold. Ella Mae Rohrbaugh, Nancy Mongold. Peggy Porter. Janet Pennington, Wanda Muntzing, Margaret Porter, Dottie Ours, Shirley Ours, Noah Mallow. Second Row—Douglas Lyons, Phyllis Kimble, Ella Sue Kimble, Mary Mon- gold, Mary Ann Mongold. Kay Michael, Dorothy Michael, Karl Parks. Third Rcw—Billy Martin, Charles May, Earl Rexrode, Jimmy Mongold, Alfred Phares, Clarence Riley. Mike Phares. Carl Mayle, Robert Rexrode, Bennie Roby, David Kootz. First Row—Ray Michael, Billy Hatcher, Ruby Simmers. Margaret Smith, Lucy Swick, Barbara Stewart, Phyllis Smith, Eula Jean Thorne, Joyce Shirk, Barbara Weatherholtz. Charles Sears, Walter Rung. Second Row—Gail Crites, Bonnie Runions, Elaine Smith, Dottie Van Meter, Alma Van Meter, Judy Thorne, Phyllis Runions, Ollie Woods, Jane Welton, Mrs. Adams. Third Row—Eulis Yokum. Bobby Yokum. Bobby Zirk, Marlin Watts, Hansel Woods. Nathan White, Jimmy Weasenforth, Vaughan Simmons, Dwain Turner, Bobby Thompson, Virgil Weimer. Twenty-Six The 1955 Petro-Schola. flaticutal atto+t i Society The National Honor Society Is a nation-wide organization with headquar- lers in Washington, D. C. It came into being as a definite need arose for the recognition of honor students in schools throughout the land. Our chapter was formed in 1939. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to promote leadership, build an enthusiasm for scholarships, stimulate a desire to render ser- vice, and to develop character in the students. Students are selected from the Junior and Senior classes. Those with a 2 point average or better are considered as candidates to be voted on by the faculty. New members are inducted at a special initiation party. The school service project carried on by our local chapter is the selection of honor students from all the classes at the end of each six weeks. Students having A or B plus averages receive top honor, with B average, honorable men- tion. If a student has received a D he is disqualified. These names are posted in the hall of the main building and appear in the Viking Log and the Grant County Press. The members for this year are: President, Donald Graham; Vice President, Delores Sites; Secretary. Ruth Cuppett; Messenger. Billy Riggleman; Mary Jane Mitchell, Cleta Keplinger and Keith Inskeep. First Row—Cleta Keplinger, Delores Brooks, Delores Sites, Mary Jane Mitchell, Sharon Roby. Second Row—Naomi Stark, Wilma Wampler, Esther Frazier, Freda Smith. Third Row—Mrs. Thompson, Sponsor; Harlan Yokum, Billy Riggleman, Ruth Cuppett. Fourth Row—Johnny Parks, Jack Bowman, Keith Inskeep, Eddie Nelson, Donald Graham. Ticenty-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola cM-anosU jp P. A. £. 6everal members of the student body of Petersburg High School have achieved honors in their outside school activities, which has brought honor to the school. They are listed for you along with the honors they earned. Phillip Park..................................................Golden Horseshoe Winner Elizabeth Wimer.............................................. Golden Horseshoe Winner Ruth Cuppett ...................................... Rhododendron Girls State Jack Bowman .................................. Lt. Governor of the Key Club President of the Eastern Region of the Student Council Donald Graham ......................... All expense trip to 4-H Club Congress Beverly Riggleman .................................. Golden Horseshoe Winner Barbara Mowery ...... Betty Crocker Award for the Homemaker of Tomorrow Mary Catherine Harman .... State FHA Vice President of Music and Recreation Cleta Keplinger .............................. D. A. R. Citizenship Award Harlan Yokum .................................... Horticulture Judging Award Bob Harman ......................................... Golden Horseshoe Winner Donald Huffman ................................... Football. PVC, First Team Johnny Parks ............................... State Entomology Demonstration Fred Painter ................................. Basketball, PVC, Second Team Sectional All-Tournament Team Wayne Barr ............. Basketball, PVC. First Team. Regional and Sectional All-Tournament Team Eddie Nelson ................................................. Camp Horseshoe Keith Inskeep ................................................... Boys’ State The 1955 Petro-Schola Tiventy-Nine Wanda Crites and Mary Alt demon- strate making brownies to their home- making class. The brownies were la- ter served to an adult class. The driver education class taught by Mr. Lloyd N. Snyder was one of the most interesting in school this year. The car used by the students was a new ’54 Ford furnished by Roby Ford Company, of Petersburg. The first se- mester drivers took an active part in S-D Day. December 15. Most of the students enrolled in the drivers education courses are includ- ed in the group picture. Mr. Snyder instructs Lydia May in the correct procedure in shifting gears. Schools could not operate without our efficient bus drivers and the other non-teaching personnel connected with our system. Thirty The 1955 Petro-Schola Mr. John Largent and his chemistry class in session. Donald Graham is the serious young man in the fore- ground. Miss Mary Lee Ruddle and her stu- dent assistants repair the damages to the library books. The speech class is very effective. Mrs. Collins gave the members first students’ instructions on poise, breath- ing and many other phases of training in public speaking. The 1955 Petro-Schola Thirty-One 3 aHced Y’all come to the ball! And come we did as this school year produced a record number of well- planned dances by the upper classes and organizations, prompting the forma- tion of the original PHS dance band. Honoring football season, the Viking team, and Coach Riggleman, the senior class staged the year’s first dance and highlighted the evening of No- vember 12 around the coronation of ‘“Miss Football ’54”, Nan Phillips, a senior. Mary Ellen Groves, senior, was named Maid of Honor, and gridiron co-captains, Don Huffman and Wayne Barr, presented bouquets to the two winners as Coach Riggleman crowned “Miss Football”. During the month preceding the affair, the varsity had selected five girls from the junior and senior classes to vie for the queen’s title through a penny- a-vote system, and Edna Hines, Naomi Stark and Phyllis Sites completed the quintet of candidates. Four princesses, Anna Keplinger, Mary Alice Mayle, Dottie Evans and Eula Jean Thorne, from each of the other classes, were rep- resented in the the procession. Decorations were apropos to a football game with sta rry sky, sideline markers and refreshments stands. Mrs. Don Collins and Miss Barbara Babb, sponsors; Don Graham, senior president; the dance committees and class members cooperated “royally” in turning out the semi- formal success. Christmas spirit showed up in a duet of dances in December, the first of which was the beautifully-decorated “Snow Ball” sponsored by the Student Council on the evening of December 3. Especially effective as Yule tide settings were the giant lighted tree as centerpiece and the wall-to-wall spelling out of the dance title at the end of the gym. Cakewalks at intermission were an added activity. Chorus leader Dewey Jones and his singing group were responsible for the elaborate Christmas formal such as PHS had never before dreamed, with the aforesaid “real gone” dance band which echoed the seasonal melodies over Bergdoll Hill making its first-time playing appearance. A regular floor show was staged as an intermission attraction with Chorus talent displayed in group singing, a chorus line, solos and duets. Music, sweet and swing, was danced to in variation later in the evening to the rhythms of the Bunny Hop and the Virginia Reel. “King and Queen Sweetheart III” of the junior class-sponsored Sweetheart Ball were crowned in the better known personages of Anna Keplinger, a sopho- more, and Gene McCauley, senior, by the first royal Sweethearts of two years past. ’53 graduates Joyce Landes and Marcelle Riggleman, on February 18 in the B gym “dance hall”. As winners of the penny-vote election, this year’s Sweethearts were honored by a court of the following candidates: Donnalee Markwood and Sonny Alt, seventh grade; Janet Kimble and Billy Reynolds, eighth grade; Margaret Snyder and Raymond Kitzmiller, freshmen; Eddie Van Meter, sophomore; Becky Snyder and Jack Bowman, juniors; and Nan Phillips, senior. Decorations carried out the Valentine theme with a wishing box as the floor feature, and cat-colored orchestra pits were erected for the Viking dance band which performed. The paradise of Danceland took again the form of the Junior-Senior Prom, titled this year “Hawaiian Feast” with the Ray Rogers orchestra from Winches- ter playing for the dance which followed the banquet. The Juniors, who yearly plan the celebration in honor of the senior class, decorated the cafeteria and gym in their class colors which brought out the evening theme. Sock hops were popular several times during the year as the Viking Band invaded Memorial Field House following some of their activities, and the dance band musicians took over for these hops. Thirty-Two The 1955 Petro-Schola Viking fea+iA Under the direction of Dewey Jones, the Viking Band had a very successful year. First place honors were taken at the Tri-County Fair and the Pre-Christ- mas Festival at Harrisonburg. The band also attended the Forest Festival, the Poultry Parade, the Band Clinic at Martinsburg and the Petersburg-Moore- field football game where a half-time show was put on with both bands participating. Two concerts were given this year. The first was a combined concert with Moorefield, where over 70 musicians took part; the second being the annual Spring concert which was given March 31. With the cry of “Beat Me Daddy With a Solid Eight” and the song “Boogie Woogie Band” the Viking Band added pep and vigor to the parades and basketball games. The majorettes highlighted the basketball games with their fire batons. The majorettes this year are Nan Phillips, Charlotte Hartman, “Libby” Nichol- son and Carol Bensenhaver. Two instruments have been added to the band’s instrumentation. They are a flute and a baritone saxophone. The band officers for this year are: Nan Phillips, President; Bonnie Belt, Vice President; Linda King, Secretary, and Mary Catherine Harman, Treasurer. First How—“Libby” Nicholson, Nan Phillips, Ruth Cuppett. Kay Adams, Nancy Patch, Bob Frye, Phillip Park, Paige Snell, Bob Harman, Colleen Wilson, Carolyn Sabo. Bonnie Beit, Shelba Turner, Carolyn Collins. Nancy Lough. Second Row—Charlotte Hartman, Carol Bensenhaver, Ann Welker, Gene Bobo, Noreen Alexander, Ruth Phillips, Joan Smith. Ann Chester, Harry Allen Nelson. Jack Bowman, Mary Catherine Harman, Linda King, George Sites, Gerald Riggleman, Beverly Riggleman, Laura Mae Martin, Bydler Bobo, Irene Barr, Charlotte Mongold. Jack McKinney, Dewey Jones. Third Row—Henry Snyder, Dallas Rodgers, Yvonne Hedrick, Barbara Shobe, Charlotte Strickler, Dee Ann Parsons, Patty Rohrbaugh, Carol Pennington, Raymond Kitzmiller. Absent from picture, Lough Cosner and Gene Harr. Thirty-Four The 1955 Petro-Sctwla. The 1955 Petro-Schola Thirty-Five First Row—Marie Hawk, Bonnie Kesner, Ruth Ketterman, Joy Heavner, Ann Stonestreet. Mary Ellen Groves, Nan Phillips, Sally Ours, Barbara Mowry, Gloria Kitzmiller, Anna Keplinger, Becky Snyder, Kay Adams. Second Row—Dewey Jones, Noreen Alexander, Carole Stallings. Martha Kline, Bonnie Kline, Eleanor Smith, Wilma Wampler. Jackie Haslacker, Esther Frazier, Pat Graham. Jo Ann Snyder, Carolyn Hawk. Betty Groves, Charlotte Hartman, Elizabeth Nicholson, Joan Smith. Nancy Cline, Kitty Lou Hull, Carol Kimble. Third Row—Ivan Judy, Mike Carney, Golden Schell, David Albee, Frank Rodgers. George Sites, Harry A. Nelson, Lough Cosner, Bob Frye. Gluvud At the beginning of the year the P. H. S. Chorus group tryouts were held and a period of time was spent on blend and ballads. From there they went into their library of music which consisted of music of a wide variety, sacred and secular. The chorus appeared in several assemblies and Fifth Sunday Services, with the Christmas program made up of traditional carols, the highlight of the first semester. The chorus also sponsored the Christmas Semi-Formal Dance, which was very successful. This gave the Dance Band the opportunity to make their first public appearance. Many plans were made for the chorus to make tours to the surrounding schools which due to transportation difficulties fell through. One tour was made to Franklin High School. The chorus concert was given March 23 with much success. To complete the year the chorus appeared in a combined concert with the band and the music department. The chorus participated in World Day of Prayer and sang for graduation. The chorus was made up of 41 members, with the following as piano accompanists: Kay Adams, Becky Snyder and George Sites. Thirty-Six The 1955 Petro-Schola First Row—Timmy Parks, Jimmy Judy. Earl Riggleman. Donald Huffman, Leo Goldizen. Harlan Yokum, John Bensenhaver, George Sites, Roy Mullenax, Mr. Stark. Second Row—Hollie Ours. Glenn Marshall, Raymond Kitzmiller, Oscar Rohr- baugh. Lawrence Rotruck, Gary Hogbin, Bernard Ours, Roy Collins, John Thorne, Gerald Thorne, Gene Kuykendall. Third Row—Ernest Bergdoll, Wayne Swick. Nolan Snyder, Sheldon Miller, Ralph Calhoun, Carter Inskeep. Curtis McUlty, Eddie VanMeter, Delwin Mc- Donald. Robert Berg. t , Fourth Row—Elwood Keplinger. Billy Swick. Gene Bosley, Availen Riggleman, Donald Whetzel, John Smith. Gerald Judy, Baxter Borror, Carl May. Gay Rohr- baugh, George Brake, Udell Mongold. Fifth Row—Ellis Goldizen. Donnie Kile, William Harman, Gene Kile. Paul Ours, Bydler Bobo. Teddy Keplinger. Wayne Kuykendall, Gene Evans, Robert Smith, Lindon Funkhouser. James Kile. Carroll Smith. Sixth Row—Sango Mongold. Ronnie Ours, Jimmy Kisamore, Billy Sites. tyoiuAe tyaSim U oj AImeAica The Future Farmers of America, commonly known as FFA, is a national organization of boys who study Vocational Agriculture in public schools. The foundations upon which the Future Farmers Organization is built in- clude: leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizen- ship and patriotism. _ _ .. The organization is a non-profit, non-political farm youth organization of voluntary members designed to take its place along with the other agencies striving for the development of leadership, the building of a more permanent agriculture, and the improvement of the 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, a better place in which to live. The Future Farmers’ motto is “Learning to do. Doing to earn. Earning to live, Living to serve.” , , , , . «_ Harlan Yokum won first place in a state horticulture judging contest held at Morgantown. , , _ A number of the boys sent several exhibits to the Regional Ham. Bacon and Egg Show, which was held at Keyser in March. The officers for the year are: President. Harlan Yokum; Vice President, Donald Huffman; Secretary, George Sites; Treasurer, Jimmy Judy, and Sponsor, Mr. Stark. The 1955 Petro-Schola Thirty-Seven tu, ie. cJiamesnakeAti ojj America The FHA is a national organization made up of students studying home- making in junior and senior high schools of the United States and its terri- tories. This course offers preparation for the future development of pupil ini- tiative in planning and carrying out duties related to homemaking. The motto of the FHA is Toward New Horizons.” The flower is the red rose and the colors are red and white. The main goal of the FHA is learning to live better today in order that the homemaking pupils’ lives and those of their families may be better tomorrow. The Petersburg Chapter has 16 members who are working on the three degrees of achievement. Nine members are working on their Junior Degree; five members are working on their Chapter Degree and two members are work- ing on their State Degree. The Petersburg Chapter has worked on various projects. They have sold sandwiches and notebook paper in school; worked on the March of Dimes; sold refreshments at ball games; has sent recreational equipment to the FFA- FHA Camp at Ridgeley, and was hostess to the Eastern Regional Conference of the FHA. Mary Catherine Harman was chosen at state camp last year as State Vice President of Music and Recreation. Mrs. Mohl. the club’s sponsor is Acting Eastern Regional Advisor. The officers this year are: President, Mary Catherine Harman; Vice President of National and State Projects, Ruth Cuppett; Vice President of Music and Recreation. Kay Adams; Vice President of Public Relations, Pat Graham: Vice President of Parliamentary Procedure. Delores Sites; Secretary, Sharon Roby; Treasurer. Irene Barr; Historian. Barbara Shobe. Sponsor of the Petersburg Chapter is Mrs. Bess Mohl. First Row—Irene Barr, Pat Graham, Ruth Cuppett, Kay Adams. Mary Catherine Harman, Barbara Shobe, Delores Sites. Sharon Roby. Second Row—Mrs. Mohl, Shirley Hinkle. Thelma Kile, Delores Brooks, Dar- lene Ours, Lucy Smith. Linda King, Dixie Veach, Carole Stallings, Cleta Keplinger. Third Row—Charlotte Mongold, Sally Ours, Mary Ellen Groves, Barbara Mowry. Fourth Row—Betty Sites, Myrna Rotruck. Mary Jane Mitchell. Fifth Row—Ruth Phillips, Colleen Wilson. Anna Keplinger, Ann Welker. Absent from picture—Bonnie Weese. Ruth Stark. Norma Simpson, Shelba Turner, Anna Weatherholtz, Ina Jane Kesner. Thirty-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola tyutusie. eacltesti, 1 Macia tia+i The A. E. Krause Chapter of the Future Teachers of America of Petersburg High School, chartered in 1948 and directed this year by Mr. John Largent, has been an active organization. The basic purpose of this club is to encourage interest in the teaching profession, and to help students interested in teaching to find out its ad- vantages and disadvantages. They held meetings with other high school clubs and taught at various schools in the county. To raise money they sold small yarn dolls and books. The officers for the year are: President, Wilma Wampler; Vice President, Mary Jane Mitchell; Secretary, Sharon Roby; Treasurer, Paige Snell; Librarian and Reporter, Carole Stallings. First Row—Mary Jane Mitchell, Sharon Roby, Carole Stallings, Wilma Wampler. Second Row—Charlotte Mongold, Pat Graham, Sally Ann Ours, Mr. Largent. Third Row—Wanda Bergdoll, Freda Smith, Dixie Veach, Norma Mongold. Fourth Row—Lihby Nicholson, Mary Alice Smith, Esther Frazier, Betty Nesselrodt, Barbara Mowery. Fifth Row—Margaret Waddy, Patsy Mowery, Mary Helen Smith, Eleanor Smith. Absent from the picture, Paige Snell, Phyliss Sites, Patsy Sites, Charlotte Hartman. Forty The 1955 Petro-Schola Key Clui The Key Club was composed of sixteen members this year. The officers elected by the group were: President, Keith Inskeep; Vice President, Eddie Nelson, and Secretary-Treasurer, Johnny Parks. Members of the Board of Directors besides the officers were: Jack Bowman, who is also a Lieutenant Governor of West Virginia District; Harlan Yokum, John Yankey and Eddie Van Meter. The club completed several worthwhile projects this year, including a cleanup campaign in cooperation with the Student Council. Key Club sponsored a radio show and played a benefit basketball game with Kiwanis. They also gave some support to church projects, Christmas baskets for the needy, sold Christmas cards and put up mirrors in restrooms. They held inter- club meetings with other Key Clubs in the division. The year was very success- ful. The boys completed several service projects and had enough money left over to help finance the trip to the district convention which was enjoyed greatly by all who attended. Sponsor of the club was Mr. Linton Sites and Co-Sponsor was Mr. T. H. Sites. Seated in the foreground are: Keith Inskeep, Eddie Nelson, Johnny Parks, Mr. T. H. Sites and Mr. Linton Sites. In the back are: Dean Sage, Estel Sites, Eddie Van Meter. Harlan Yokum, John Yankey, Andy Frye, Roy Rumer, Bill Riggleman, Jack Bowman, Jack McKinney, Dave Albee, Reggie Kimble and Billy Sabo. The 1955 Petro-Schola Forty-One First Row—Charlotte Mongold. Charlotte Hartman, Mary Jane Mitchell, Elizabeth Nicholson. Second Row—Delores Sites, Jo Ann Snyder, Patty Graham. Esther Frazier, Phyllis Sites. Third Row—Miss Babo. Miss Ruddle, Ruth Stark. Luise Cowherd, Margaret Waddy, Elizabeth Wimer. Jlite iasuf, AcJu oe.me.-pft'i. Winners representing the speech group at Potomac State College at Keyser March 18. 1955, were Elizabeth Wimer, who reached the finals in Oration; Mary Jane Mitchell, who reached the finals in Extemporaneous Speech, and Paige Snell, who made a good showing in Declamation. The Keyser representatives won from Luise Cowherd, Charlotte Mongold and Darwin Yokum in an assembly of finals. Forty-Tivo The 1955 Petro-Schola 7 tf-able According to old Aesop once, the sun and wind had a feud, The sun kept his temper well in hand, but the wild wind’s words were rude; He roared, he fumed, he threshed about; his rage would not be still, Until a traveler alone he spied, climbing a rocky hill. . . . “On yonder man”, he boastfully cried, “cur interests we will dote, And see which one of us, wind or sun, can make him remove his coat!” Agreement made, with hurricane speed, he lashed with all his might, To bare the back of the hapless one, and prove himself the right. Then grass and twigs and trees were bent at the fury of his will, But the man more tightly clutched his coat as he staggered up the hill. For cold and fear reigned in his heart at the violence in the air; The animals hid, the flowers closed, the boughs from leaves were bare. And then the sun, benign and warm, bent his kindly gaze to earth. In radiant beams of gentle heat, he began to prove his worth. And birdsong filled the air once more; the flowers opened wide, And colors, scents, and happy sounds flooded the brown hillside. The traveler sat, and mopped his brow; his coat he laid aside, The sun had won; the wind had gone. His words could not deride. . . . The moral is that by brute force, no final issue’s won, No thought is jelled; no aim is reached; no winning race is run. Be sane, and calm, and wise, my friends, and moderate in your acts, And in your counsel speak the truth, tell no one lies, just facts; And hearts will open wide to you, and hands will never shirk To aid you in a goodly deed, and help you in your work. Ethel Carole Botzenmayer (9th grade pupil, Petersburg High School) The 1955 Petro-Schola Forty-Three Settio Plcuf THE ADORABLE IMP” — 3-Act Comedy by Jay Tobias Betty Lou Gordon ............................................ Nan Phillips “the adorable imp” Hortense Hostetter ......................................... Ruth Cuppett “the maid who hears all, sees all and tells all” Malvina Barclay ......................................... Barbara Mowery Brian Barclay’s daughter who suspects Pamela Gordon ’ Pamela Gordon ............................................... Joan Smith “a widow out to get herself a husband” Brian Barclay ............................................... Fred Painter “distinguished butler who can’t marry because of his daughter, Malvina Clint Purdy ............................................... Keith Inskeep “a high-bound bachelor disguised as Maggie O’Cork” Ross Waldron ................................................ David Albee “a college senior at the university” Mrs. Simpkins ............................................. Kitty Lou Hull “Pamela Gordon’s mother” Dilworth Pickrell .................................................. Smith Pamela’s admirer who has dyspepsia” Winston Pickrell ........................................... Gene McCauley “a rich old man with the gout” Imogene Van Ryden ...................................... Mary Jane Mitchell “a sophisticated young lady with a cat-phobia” Forty-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola fJu+uoA, Play “A Case of Springtime,” the Junior Class 3-act comedy, was presented in Memorial Field House Thursday evening, November 18, and scored such a local hit that on December 3 the play traveled to Franklin High School where the show was reacted. Coaching the play was hard-working Mary Lee Ruddle, who also supervised the making of the original publicity posters. Christopher Sergei is the playwright who thought up the hilarious plot centered around the sympathetic troubles of a high school magician who tries to impress his girl friend. Play characters were as follows: Bob Parker..................................................... Jack Bowman (Magician on the spot) Mrs. Parker ............................................................ Noreen Alexander (Puzzled Parent) Mr. Parker ....................................................... Eddie Nelson (Puzzled Parent) Betty Parker ............................................... Charlotte Hartman (Bob’s vivacious sister) Dickie Parker ................................................ Donald Rexrode - (Muscle-building kid brother) Gwen Anderson .................................................... Paige Snell (Dickie’s admiring flame) Joan Abernaker ............................................... Libby Nicholson (Principal's daughter and Bob’s gal) Eddie .............................................................. Bob Frye (Her brother, fond of Betty) Louella ........................................................ Eleanor Smith (Dull but willing maid) Mr. Abernaker ................................................. Reggie Kimble (The Principal) The P. T. A. Ladies ...... Margaret Waddy, Carole Stallings and Patsy Mowry Plainclothes Man .............................................. Frank Rodgers Miss Bright ..................................................... Sharon Roby The 1955 Petro-Schola Forty-Five Studte+it Go-u+tcil The organization of the Petersburg High School Student Council was very successful this year. The council is composed of representatives from each grade. The chief purposes of the council are to maintain better relationships between the students and teachers and to solve problems for the improvement of the school. A few of the activities performed by the council were: Seating arrange- ment for assemblies, selecting citizens of the month, social dancing at noon, lost and found department, Student Government Day, selection of Miss Pep I, and sponsored the Snow-Ball Dance and various clean-up campaigns. The officers elected for the year are: President, John VanMeter; Vice President, Keith Inskeep; Secretary. Carol Bensenhaver; Treasurer, Linda King; sponsor, Mr. Paul Huffman. First Row—John VanMeter, Carol Bensenhaver, Linda King, Jack Bow- man, Keith Inskeep. Second Row—Benny Roby, Helen Groves, Ann Stonestreet. Charlotte Strickler, Mr. Huffman. Third Row—William Taylor, Harold Garber. Carol Bobo. Dora Smith. Freda Smith, Darlene Rohrbaugh, Carolyn Collins. Fourth Row—Roger Keplinger, Roy Rumers, David Albee, Frank Shobe, Virgil Weimer, Ralph Calhoun. Absent from the picture. Marian Berg and Elizabeth Weimer. Forty-Six The 1955 Petro-Schola 'UifiitUf -Ro(f Many memorial events of the ’54-’55 school year might have soon been blurred into the dimmest of memory had it not been for the hard-working efforts of the school newspaper staff who have faithfully published each month a record of PHS activities and antics in the Viking Log. which has just com- pleted its fifteenth anniversary as the school paper. Credit first and last goes to the Log adviser, Clement Clower, who has trained our writers in journalism classes during the past few years, then aided them willingly in their staff duties as writers and business managers. This year's masthead featured eight seniors who have “spread the word and have held the following positions on the paper: Editor, Ruth Cuppett; Business Manager, Kitty Lou Hull; Feature Writers, Nancy Kline and Mary Catherine Harman; Society Editors, Carol Kimble and Mary Ellen Groves; Sports Editor, Fred Painter, and Exchange Editor, Thelma Kile. No journalism class was available this year; however, a free period in the afternoon was set aside for some of the staff members who wrote news, gathered ads, or performed other necessary tasks. As a project of the Viking Log this year, a column of weekly doings in PHS was contributed for publication among other area high school news in The Cumberland Sunday Times of Cumberland, Maryland, under the heading of “High School Highlights” and was posted for the students’ reading in the hall of A building each Monday morning. Other activities performed regularly were the mailing of the paper to graduates whose addresses were known, and distribution of the paper to other schools who in turn supplied our library with their publications. Regularly a four-page edition, the Log added an extra inner sheet for its two special appearances at Christmas and prior to the Sectional tournament. Staff—Carol Jean Kimble, Nancy Lee Cline, Kitty Lou Hull, Mr. Clower, Freddie Painter, Mary Ellen Groves, Ruth Cuppett, Thelma Kile. The 1955 Petro-Schola Forty-Seven VasiAity Club The Petersburg High School Varsity Club consists of those persons who participated in some sport, baseball, basketball, football and cheerleading and have earned a school letter. The club made approximately $300.00 selling pop and candy at ball games. The money was used to buy school letters, awards for the Junior League, and to give the annual banquet for the Junior League. They also gave a gift to the Booster Club for bleachers. The remainder of the money went for athletic equipment. First Row—Mr. Clower, Margaret Waddy, Delores Sites, Sally Ann Ours, Joan Smith, Patsy Sites, Kitty Lou Hull, Bonnie Belt, Nancy Cline, Coach Riggleman. Second Row—John VanMeter, Roy Rumers, John Yankey, Gerald Thorne, Fred Painter, Earl Riggleman, John Thorne. Third Row—Andy Frye. Donald Graham, Roby Collins, Donald Rexroad, Eddie Nelson, Raymond Kitzmiller, Gerry Halterman. Fourth Row—Eddie VanMeter, Curtis McUlty, John Bensenhaver, Lee Goldizen, Wayne Barr, Bernard Ours, Glen Marshall. Forty-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola GlteenleadeM The 1955 Petro-Schola Forty-Nine tyoathall INDIVIDUAL SCORING Donald Huffman 24 Lee Goldlzen 12 Roy Rumer 12 Andy Frye 6 Dick Huffman 3 SEASON’S RECORD Broadway 6-14 LaSalle 0-21 Moorelield 0-20 Franklin 12- 6 Circleville 25-25 Romney 7-19 Keyser 7-26 Front Row—Lee Goldizen. John VanMeter, Donald Huffman, Donnie Graham. John Bensenhaver. Gene McCauley. Second Row—Dick Huffman. Earl Riggleman, John Thorne, Gerald Thorne. Glenn Marshall. Robert Berg. Third Row—Ronnie Ours. Billy Boor. Junior Shook. Gerry Halterman, Jimmy KUamore. John Yankey. Delmar Alt. Eddie Van Meter, Raymond Kitz- miller, Avalen Riggleman. Fourth Row—Dale Van Meter. Dale Van Meter. Wade White, Harold White, Dick Harper. Ronald Swick. Camera Shy—Wayne Barr and Bernard Ours. Fifty The 1955 Petro-Schola The 1955 Petro-Schola Fifty-One l aUze-tLall The Viking basketball team opened their season out of state with Shenan- doah, Virginia, winning a close game. The next night the team won their first game and went on to compile a 13-6 mark for the regular season. Includ- ing tournament games, they had a 16-7 record. The cagers of Coach Jesse Riggleman were third in the PVC behind Ridge- ley and Moorefield, but won the sectional championship for the second year in a row as they won games from Circleville and Moorefield. The final game was won in the closing minutes when Eddie Nelson shoved two quick field goals through the hoops for a 48-46 victory. In regional play, the red and black dribblers beat Shepherdsfown 51-41 and lost out to Ridgeley 44-43 in the last two seconds of the championship game. Three players will graduate from the team which was the regional runner- un for the second year. Lost through graduation will be Wayne Barr, Fred Painter and Gene McCauley. Wayne Barr topped the Vikings in scoring by dumping 410 points and was the high scorer in the PVC with a 19.9 game average. Fred Painter was second in team scoring with 275. These two boys made the sectional all tournament team as well as the PVC mythical team. Wayne was nam’d to the regional team. Freddie was placed at a position on the second team in the conference. PETERSBURG HIGH VIKINGS SEASON RECORD Petersburg 35 Shenandoah 42 Petersburg 50 Moorefield 53 Petersburg 58 Broadway 55 Petersburg 59 Keyser 4; Petersburg 47 Bayard 36 Petersburg 66 Franklin 3 Petersburg 69 Circleville 50 Petersburg 40 Moorefield 38 Petersburg 75 Ma'hias 33 Petersburg 50 Piedmont 62 Petersburg 46 Piedmont 42 Petersburg 40 Romney 33 Petersburg 72 Alumni 44 Petersburg 43 Bayard 55 Petersburg 55 Romney 51 Petersburg 74 Circleville 3 Petersburg 58 Frank!n 59 Petersburg 48 Moorefield 43 Petersburg 72 Mathias 41 Petersburg 51 Sheph’town 4’. Petersburg 48 Keyser 57 Petersburg 43 Ridgeley 44 Petersburg 68 Circleville 41 0 Sectional Championship ‘Regional Championship The 1955 Petro-Schola jju+tioA, cMi(fU liaAJzetLaU Petersburg ................ 39 Petersburg ................ 43 Petersburg ................ 44 Petersburg ................ 35 Petersburg ................ 28 Petersburg ................ 23 Petersburg ................ 34 Petersburg ................ 54 Petersburg ................ 33 Petersburg ................ 34 Petersburg ................ 47 Petersburg ................ 34 9 Harry Allen Nelson 0 Lough Cosner 6 Richard Harper 3 Bob Harman 8 Roger Keplinger Piedmont ................. 30 PHS J. V's................ 41 Romney .................... 9 PHS J. V's................ 16 Keyser ................... 26 Keyser ................... 21 Franklin J. V’s ......... 21 Moorefield ............... 23 Moorefield ............... 21 Piedmont ................. 43 Romney ................... 29 Bayard J. V’s............. 44 1 Billy Reynolds 4 John Sherman 7 Carl Hogbin 5 Mike Snell Fifty-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola The Churches of the PETERSBURG BAPTIST PARISH Schedule of Worship Services Petersburg 1st and 3rd Sunday 11:15 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday 7:30 p.m. Dorcas 1st and 3rd Sunday 9:45 a.m. North Mill Creek 2nd and 4th Sunday 9:45 a.m. Harmony 1st and 3rd Sunday 7:30 p.m. Jordan Run 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. 3rd Sunday 2:30 p.m. Davis 2nd and 4th Sunday 11:15 a.m. Parish Youth Fellowship every Sunday at 6:15 p.m. at the Petersburg Church The 1955 Petro-Schola Fifty-Five SPIC SPAN SERVICES, Inc. RUG CLEANING LAUNDERERS COLD STORAGE CLEANERS Andrew L. Russell. President Phone 210 North High Street Romney, West Virginia POTOMAC VALLEY BANK The Home of Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System MAKE OUR BANK — YOUR BANK THE GRANT COUNTY BANK The Old Reliable Bank Service Always Petersburg, West Virginia Member FDIC Compliments Of W. H. VAN METER AND SON LIVE POULTRY DEALER Petersburg, West Virginia Fifty-Six The 1955 petro-Schola Compliments Of WETSEL SEED COMPANY, INC. Since 1911 Seeds — Bulbs — Plants — Insecticides — Plant Foods Harrisonburg, Virginia Today’s Purchases Tomorroiv’s Heirlooms FOREST BOWMAN INSURANCE Phone 3261 Petersburg, West Virginia WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTING CO. AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES Wholesale a� id Retail J. ED. GLOVER, OWNER Petersburg, West Virginia PITTSBURGH PAINTS BOGGS SUPPLY COMPANY Larro Feeds, J-M Roofing, Shingles, Insulation Boards and Plank, Anderson Window Units, Masonite, Flexboard Doors, Mouldings. Gypsum Products. Wire, Nails, Cement and a Complete Line of Lumber NEW CREEK DRIVE KEYSER. WEST VIRGINIA Compliments Of ARNOLD EQUIPMENT COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Fifty-Seven HE AT WOLE HATCHERY, INC. Fifty-Eight Kaby Chicks Turkey Poults Va.-U. S. 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HARMAN Petersburg, West Virginia IDEAL CLEANERS Pick Up and Delivery MONDAY and THURSDAY Phone 5431 Petersburg, W. Va. The S. T. Little Jewelry Co. Registered Jewelers, American Gem Society 104 Years in Cumberland, Maryland 1851-1955 Sixty The 1955 Petro-Schola OURS FEED SERVICE Poultry Contracting Dial 4001 Petersburg, West Virginia COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CARDS Class Rings and Emblems Engraved Wedding Stationery Newest Booklet Diplomas Caps and Gowns Medals and Trophies Engraved and Printed Letterheads and Envelopes MERRELLS, INC. 111-115 Second Street Telephone 3-3121 Clarksburg, West Virginia The Commencement Announcement and Class Ring House Modern Homemakers Live Electrically AIR CONDITIONING WATER HEATING REFRIGERATION DISH WASHING COOKING POTOMAC LIGHT and POWER COMPANY The 1955 Petro-Schola Sixty-One WISE YOUNG FELLOWS BUY AT. . . . BURTON'S Good Clothes for Men 129 Baltimore Street Cumberland, Maryland PETERSBURG TANNING COMPANY Taimers of Fine Upholstery Leathers SIMMONS SERVICE STATION GAS and OIL GROCERIES Scherr, West Virginia Sixty-Two The 1955 Petro-Schola For the finest in portraits QuitoStudio Camera Ge+tteA Headquarters for All Your Photographic Needs Portraits, Cameras, Roll Film and Supplies, Flash Bulbs Frames, Albums, etc. General School Photography Come in — visit our new studio in the Baker Building Petersburg, W. Ya. Moorefield, W. Ya. Portrait and Commercial Photography All Types Photographic Work CUMBERLAND 85 Years Service to Men and Boys Compliments of MATHIAS GROCERY COMPANY Petersburg, West Yirginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Sixty-Three Sixty-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola HARMAN AND COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia HYRE'S ESSO SERVICENTFR ESSO GAS OIL LUBRICATION ATLAS TIRES TUBES ACCESSORIES Phone 5321 Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of VALLEY VIEW FEED AND SUPPLY Petersburg, West Virginia HOTEL McNEILL and HARRISON'S RESTAURANT Fine Foods Moorcfield, West Virginia Compliments Of PETERSBURG MOTOR COMPANY DeSoto Plymouth Pontiac G. M. C. Trucks Compliments Of COFFEE SHOP Moorcfield, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Sixty-Fiv? Compliments Of PETERSBURG BLOCKS Dial 4622 Petersburg, West Virginia Limestone ami Cinder Blocks McCOOLE'S MEN'S STORE ' “One Man Tells Another'' Keyser, West Virginia Telephone 23976 DANIEL L. EVANS INSURANCE An to Life Fire See your State Farm Agent FIRST For Insurance Clothing Furnishings Hats STATE FARM INSURANCE Bostonian and Mansfield Shoes COMPANIES ROCKINGHAM POULTRY MARKETING COOPERATIVE, Inc. Moorefield Branch Farmer Owned Farmer Controlled Sixty-Six Moorefield, West Virginia Phones 139 and 239 The 1955 Petro-Schola Good Luck Class of ’55 MR. and MRS. V. R. MOWRY Petersburg, West Virginia MacGregor BREATHED Sports Equipment CHEVROLET “Outfitters to Champions Chevrolet Oldsmobile Delta Shop Equipment Sales and Service Complete Auto Repairing Motor Tuning and Rebuilding THE WILSON Body and Fender Work HARDWARE CO. Automobile and Truck Painting 30 North Mechanic Street Esso Products Atlas Tires and Tubes CUMBERLAND. MARYLAND PETERSBURG. WEST VIRGINIA The 1955 Petro-Schola Sixty-Seven You'll Find the Most Famous Names in Men's Wear At THE MANHATTAN Baltimore Street at Liberty CUMBERLAND. MARYLAND You're Ahead When Yon Start With These NEW STRAINS and CROSSES Says Dr. A. 11. Godfrey The Dominant White-tail Cornish mated to a New 1 lamp female produces a cross that is nicknamed “White- tails.” Dressed broilers arc beautiful. White under-color factors are in almost 100% of chicks. CAT.I. HARRISONBURG 4-6733 THE SHENK HATCHERY and BREEDING FARM OUR AIM: To Better The Best Compliments Of LIBERTY MILK Distributed By VALLEY CHEESE CO., Inc. Phone 43 Moorefield, W. a. Sixty-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola Compliments Of CENTRAL TIE AND LUMBER COMPANY Petersburg, West Virginia TRENTON MOTOR WEIMER BROTHERS COMPANY Dealers in John Deere and New Holland Machinery International Trucks Also Admiral TV and Appliances Sales BUICK Service MAYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA Petersburg, West Virginia Carl Weimer, Owner The 1955 Petro-Schola Sixty-Nine Compliments Of E . 0 . BRILL 40 South Main Street FORD TRACTORS DEARBORN FARM EQUIPMENT Petersburg, West Virginia SIMMON'S AND ALT'S GARAGE W. Jettie Simmons Charles H. Alt 24-HOUR SERVICE Petersburg, West V irginia Compliments Of ROYALE DAIRY, Inc. Grade “A” Dairy Products It Is A Pleasure To Serve You Potomac Farms Quality Dairy Products Dial 5286 kevser. West Virginia MONARCH MILLS Flour and Feed Merchants, Farmers’ Supplies Johns-Mansville Building Material Telephone 4511 Petersburg, West Virginia BARGER'S FURNITURE STORE Dial 4661 “BARGER FOR BARGAINS Petersburg, W est Virginia Seventy The 1955 Petro-Schola BERG'S PRODUCE SINGER SEWING CENTER 77 N. Main Street COMPANY Keyser, W. Va. Phone 20971 Potiltry-Farming ami Livestock Compliments of ROSCOE KITE GENERAL MERCHANDISE (). H. BERG, Proprietor Dorcas, W. Ya. Dial 4341 Upper Tract, W. Va. Compliments Of Everything for the Woman who sews TIP TOP LUNCH Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments of HINKLE'S SERVICE STATION Petersburg, West Virginia THE LEMLEY STUDIOS Compliments Of ISAAC D. SMITH Stephens City, Virginia General Insurance Petersburg, W. Va. The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventy-One BLATT'S CLEANERS Furriers Cold Storage Harrisonburg, Virginia Our Trucks Will Call Tuesdays and Fridays Boyd J. Clatterbuck. Driver MUNTZ ING MOTOR COMPANY Authorized Sales and Service Dodge Cars and Trucks Plymouth Cars Willys and Willys Jeeps Jeep — Station Wagons 4-Wheel Drive Trucks Case Tractors — Farm Equipment — All Types North Main Phones 2591 and 2661 PETERSBURG. WEST VIRGINIA MERL MICHAEL GENERAL REPAIRING MOBILE and AMOCO OILS Telephone 4571 Seventy-Tico The 1955 Petro-Schola PETERSBURG FREEZE LOCKERS “BETTER FOODS BY FREEZING-’ Petersburg, West Virginia TURNER'S BARBER BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 4121 Petersburg. West Virginia 'Pototnac 'peed Sufifcltf Goroiania, West Virginia Petersburg, West Virginia HYRE'S JEWELRY AND NOVELTY SHOP Expert Watch Repairing. Engraving and Ring Sizing Done On Premises Feature-Lock Diamonds — Complete Jewelry Selection Phone 4071 Petersburg, West Virginia THE CRAFT HOUSE For Fine Furniture Harrisonburg, Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventy-Three VALLEY ROLLER SMOKE HOLE INN RINK Cabins, West Virginia “Skate for Health Dial Petersburg 2131 Petersburg - Moorefield Eight Miles West of Petersburg, W. Va. on Routes 4 and 28 Gas AMOCO Oil Distributed by Petersburg Oil Company Petersburg, West Virginia In The Heart of A Vacation Spot THE CABINS GENERAL STORE George A. Reiss General Merchandise Tourist Cabins Cabins, West Virginia For Quality Clothes V isit K A P L O N ' S Kevser, West Virginia Seventy-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola Congratulations Seniors of 1955 Meet Your Friends and Enjoy Our Sodas CORNER SERVICE STORE 4 Virginia Avenue Petersburg, West Virginia Compli CATHERMANS BUSINESS SCHOOL FOUNDED 1917 Cumberland, Maryland NOT AN UNEMPLOYED ORADUATE FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS cuts Of SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE Petersburg, West V irginia LEADING FLORISTS Keyser, West Virginia Phone: Day 6726 Night 8046 Lester G. Rembold. Owner Local Agent: Schaeffer’s Funeral Service — Phone 2411 The 1955 Petro-Sehoia Seventy-Five PETERSBURG SUPPLY COMPANY PLUMBING and HEATING Petersburg, West Virginia HOUSER'S HATCHERY U. S. Approved Pullorum Clean Phone 666 Romney, West Virginia NORTH FORK COTTAGES Clean, Comfortable, Moderate Rates, Camping, Fishing, Hunting Route 28 North of Petersburg Fred W. Harman, Owner THE COFFMAN-FISHER COMPANY DEPARTMENT STORES Phone 4521 Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of LINDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of BARR'S APPLIANCE STORE Featuring Tappan Gas and Electric Ranges Complete Bottled Gas Service Moorefield and Petersburg, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventy-Six Congratulations and Success I o Tlic Class of 1955 front BURNS PLUMBING AND HEATING Supplies and Service Call TED TOUR PLUMBER Phone Moorefield 169 GARBER ESSO STATION Gasoline ESSO Oil Tires GOODYEAR Tubes Petersburg, West Virginia DENTON'S FURNITURE — FLOOR COVERING We appreciate your trade 1 larrisonburg, Virginia Now manufacturing Betsy Ross’” Venetian Blinds in Denton’s Blind Factory LOWELL E. ALT Bargains In Neve and Used Furniture Phone 2S61 Petersburg, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventy-Seven MAY YOU ALWAYS ENJOY THE BEST. . . SENIORS OF 1955 For the Best in Movie Entertainment, Come to THE ALPINE THEATRE Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of LOLA'S BEAUTY SHOP Moorcfield, West Virginia MAURICE'S DEPARTMENT STORES Kcvser, West Virginia Cumberland, Maryland Belford, Pennsylvania Everett, Pennsylvania FINK'S JEWELERS, Inc. When in Harrisonburg Shop at 80 South Main Street JiCBlcc Harrisonburg, V irginia Western Virginia's Largest For Fine Clothing for Men At Reasonable Prices Watch Dealers 73 V2 South Main Street I larrisonburg, Virginia HARPER'S 5 10 Moorcfield, West Virginia Seventy-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola KAPLON'S YOUNG MEN'S SHOP Cumberland, Maryland Featuring smart, nationally advertised men’s wear INTERWOVEN SOCKS ARROW SHIRTS PURITAN SWEATERS CHAMP HATS TIMELY CLOTHES J. BLAINE SCHAEFFER MEMORIALS Dial 2411 Main Street Petersburg, West Virginia Representing Leading Florists for Flowers EBERT'S FIVE AND TEN Petersburg, West Virginia Three Floors of Famous Fashions Compliments Of LELAND OURS Petersburg, West Virginia The Fashion City Cumberland, Maryland Compliments Of BRILL'S RESTAURANT OLD HOMESTEAD HOTEL Petersburg, West Virginia Burlington, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Seventy-Nine SCHOOI DAYS i V M . A . BEAN GULF Gas arid Oil Auto Repairs and Accessories Mercury Sales and Service A-l Used Cars Petersburg, West Virginia Aloorcfield, West Virginia DAIRY QUEEN OF PETERSBURG Shakes Pints Malts Quarts Sundaes Cones Splits Dillies Nationally Known. Nationally Advertised, but Locally Owned By Linton and Jean Sites For The Newest Styles For The Largest Variety’ For The Greatest Savings In This Area On Your Footwear and Clothing Needs FAghty-Two The 1955 Petro-Schola SOUTH BRANCH CANDY COMPANY RALPH J. BLEWITT. OWNER “Candy Is Delicious Food'’ Petersburg, West Virginia P. E. THRUSH SON FURNITURE — MEMORIALS PETERSBURG and MOOREFIELD Phone Petersburg 2961 and 4342 Moorefield 34 City Restaurant and Curry's Quick Lunch Petersburg, West Virginia PUFFENBERGER'S JEWELRY STORE Elgin Watches Keepsake Diamond Rings Bulova Watches Stieff Silver Underwood Portable Typewriters Bavarian and Naritake China Moorefield, West Virginia Compliments of BEULAH'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 228 M ooreficld, West Virginia HISER'S GROCERY GENERAL MERCHANDISE ATLANTIC GASOLINE and OIL Landes West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Schola Eighty-Three Gas AMOCO Oil SOUTH BRANCH FLORIST V. W. BENSENHAVER Cut Flowers, Potted Plants, AND SONS Corsages and Used Cars Phone 231-M Funeral Flowers Lee Tires Gould Batteries Phone 282 Moorefield, West Virginia Moorefield, West Virginia McNEILL'S SERVICE Compliments Of STATION Sandwiches and Soft Drinks Moorefield, West Virginia DR. J. M. HARMAN Moorefield, W. Va. BEANIE'S SNACK BAR A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Sandwiches and Short Orders FOUNTAIN SERVICE FROZEN CUSTARD Hot Dogs with Chili and Onion 1 Saylor Derrer Charles Mathias DERRER MATHIAS, Inc. — MEN’S WEAR — “Partners In Your Appearance” 174 South Main Street Harrisonburg, Virginia Professional Building Dial 4-6507 I Compliments Of R. C. KIMBLE Mavsville, West Virginia Eighty-Four The 1955 Petro-Schola MARVIN L. PAINTER General Merchandise Mavsville, West Virginia TRI-COUNTY HATCHERY, Inc. Pullorum Clean Chicks MOOREFI ELD, WEST VIRGINIA Compliments Of EVELYN'S BEAUTY SHOP Petersburg, W est Virginia SHAPIRO'S “Lovely Things for Lovely Ladies” Keyser, West Virginia SHEAR'S Keyser. West Virginia WARD'S SPORT SHOP Petersburg, West Virginia Compliments Of C. E. SIMPSON LUMBERING COMBINING THRASHING Phone 5358 Petersburg Routes 4-28 The 1955 Petro-Schola Eighty-Five -------------------------------------------------------r CHAS. L. FAULS CLOTHING CO., INC. I larrisonburg, Virginia BLUE JAY DINNER — DANCING — PARTIES Kcvscr, West Virginia I clcphonc 20138 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE To Thrifty Shoppers Who Want To Save! North Main Street — Petersburg, W. Va. ALT'S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING Mavsville, West Virginia ESSO GAS and OIL MILES MUSIC CO. BAND INSTRUMENTS PIANOS — HAMMOND ORGANS 35 Court Square Harrisonburg, Virginia ERNEST THRUSH Watchmaker, Jeweler, Optometrist Petersburg, West Virginia Eighty-Six The 1955 Petro-Schola Shenandoah Valley’s Largest and Most Popular Furniture Store” SCHEWEL FURNITURE COMPANY INCORPORATED 135 South Main Street HARRISONBURG VIRGINIA JARRELLE'S SHOE STORE 92 South Main Street Harrisonburg, Virginia WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF PETERS SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY We Give S H Green Stamps THOMPSON'S MOTOR COURT RESTAURANT U. S. Routes 33 and 220 FRANKLIN. WEST VIRGINIA J. R. Thompson, Manager Dial 3341 WOLF FURNITURE COMPANY Stores in Cumberland, Md., and Kcvscr, W. Ya. WATCHES ALBERT ALT COSTUME JEWELRY SAMSONITE LUGGAGE Moorefield Petersburg Compliments Of BILL'S SPORT SHOP Moorefield, West Virginia The 1955 Petro-Sehola Eighty-Seven I Your Year Book Was Printed By The Commercial Printing Department of Ue am iluAe Review Publishers and Printers Since 1829 Roninev West Virginia Eighty-Eight The 1955 Petro-Schola '- , astf i W f fy V h ■-r j . $ Ca-£ f te� ?’ VcV 'TV.v ' vf ,♦'■'■ Sv i -f £) n«Ou L. r f + ✓]% „r -V ts? ; ; . % 2 - fj '• -A r ,5 £ul 'froAJw i U- , TlettrtjJ $C ?££' C ao _ sjo- ' j -i2 t VL vSux X . Tfte 7955 Petro-Schola Eighty-Nine e . 3 iosi Not- Sa- Vital Statutioi r- . NAME NICKNAME FAVORITE PASTIME CAREER WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND David Albee Pea Picker Movie Air Force My sympathy to the Junior Class. “Look out for English twelve” Vada Alt Tootsie Roller skating Working at Baltimore Quietness to Darwin Yokum Wayne Barr Webb Going to Scherr Coach My position on basketball team to Joe Hatcher Johnny Bensenhaver Ad Skipping classes Farmer Ability to get along with teachers to anyone who wants it Delores Brooks Lefty Writing letters Secretary Ability to go steady to Verda Nelson and Verda Goldizen Nancy Cline Blackie Boys Collecting rich Cheerleading sweater to old bachelors Jerry Brill Roby Collins Scotchman Baseball Farmer Four years of baseball to Mike Snell Ruth Cuppett Proxie Goofing off Editing sequels One slightly used alarm clock to to “mad” Comics Noreen Alexander Tommie Feaster “Bunkie” Skipping school Air Force Skipping ability to Carroll Smith Lee Allen Goldizen Ben Skipping classes Farmer Height to Jim Kile Donald Graham Don Studying Engineer Position on the football field to Jerry Halterman Mary Ellen Groves Meg Bruce Undecided Long black hair to Bonnie Weese Mary Catherine Harman Cathy Loring Nursing Ability to go steady to Laura Mae Bonnie Hawk Ellic Loafing Undecided Term paper to Darlene Hipp Edna Hines Bubbles Dancing Medical Secretary My good health to Phyllis Sites Shirley Hinkle Professor Skating at roller rink Undecided Able to find a way to Moorefield to Mary Alice Mayle Donald Huffman Frank Football Farmer Weight to Gerry Halterman cn Catherine Louise Hull Kitten Keeping Nancy and Carol in line Raising ‘Til” kittys The driver’s seat of a certain green Ford to “Libby” Nicholson 1 Keith Inskeep Potassium Iodide Television Aeronautical Engineer Ability to get along without women to Charles Sears 0 1 Co Joyce Johnson Vangie Playing piano Nurse Black hair to “Clem” Clower o 3 o Ivan Judy Tarzan Talking Minister A warm spot in my heart to Mr. Snyder ft OFTEN SEEN WITH Gene Ina Jane Betty Ben. Frank Jap. Wanda Kitty, Carol Any of the kids Roger, Allen, Paul “Ad”, “Frank” Any of the kids Cleta Any of the kids Bonnie R. Shirley, Delores Delores, Patsy, Bubbles Ad, Ben Carol, Nancy Don, Bill, Yokum Mary Crites Scotty Cleta Keplinger Cleo Baby-sitting, reading Ina Jane Kesner Roller skating J3 TO Gene Kile Hunting © Thelma Kile TG Eating and sleeping V 1 CXl TJ � Carol Kimble Gar Flirting TO 'i O Roger King Tloogen Bar CQ to Martha Kline Marty Listen to radio o a Eugene McCauley Junie Nan Mary Jane Mitchell Mitch Ball games Barbara Mowery Babs Carroll Darlene Ours Jap Roller skating Paul Ours Jim Day Hunting Sally Ann Ours Dozer Flirt with boys Fred Painter Fritz Basketball Allen Phillips Tuffy Bar Nan Phillips Gene Rose Porter Toots Richard Shelva Jean Porter Spider Writing to “Bub” Billy Riggleman Wilbur Fishing Bennie Rohrbaugh Red James Darlene Rohrbaugh Granny Reading Delores Sites Lum Singing and dancing George Sites Ed Hunting Patricia Sites Patsy Talking Joan Smith Smitty Writing letters e- . to “Foxie” 3 TO «. Robert Smith Bobbie Going to Moorefield ci i o •J Chester Snyder Checker Marion TO John VanMeter Fateat Women Harlan Yokum Hunting Accountant My A’s to Anna and Naomi Mary Ellen Work like always My natural curly hair to Hilda Vada Berg Undecided Term paper to Danny Dove Paul, Danny Secretarial work Ability to get along with Mr. Any of the kids Sites to kids skipping Undecided Ability to fuss at Mr. Clower to -Libby” and Charlotte Kitty, Nancy Navy Seat in Sociology and skipping Allen to Goldie Shell Receptionist Seat in typing to Esther Frazier Any of the kids Printer Position on the bench to “Pro” Harper Fritz, Fatcat Mathematics Solid Geometry seat to Betty Any of the kids Teacher Lou M. Teacher My ability to get them and keep Sally Ann, Margaret them hooked to Betty Nesselrodt Secretary Ability to go “fox hunting” to Wanda, Delores Wanda Navy Saturday night sweetheart to Gene Andrew Frye Home Demonstra- Grades in French II to tion Agent Margaret Waddy Barbara, Margaret Undecided Position on the basketball team to John Yankey Gene M. Navy Skipping ability to Joe Oates Roger K. Nurse Lab. equipment to Jimmy Shajfifer Libby Housewife Ability to get a man to Patty Graham Darlene Housewife Ability to hook a man to Mary Alt Mary Alt Engineer Tongs to Jim Shaffer George, Harlan, Keith Housewife Silly giggle to Eleanor Smith Bonnie H. Work like always Twenty-three-inch waist line to Linton Sites Rose College Ability to “love ’em and leave ’em” all except one to Patty Patsy. Shirley Graham Uncle Sam Ability to get along with Mr. Bill, Harlan Stark to John Thorne College Ability to stay single to Phyllis Bubbles, Lum. Shirley Sites “Undecided My title of “aunt” to Carol The gang Ha! ha!” Bensenhaver Air Force All the girls that Beck wants he can have Any of the kids Farmer This ole house Seat in Chemistry which com- Any of the kids Lawyer mands good view to the tannery line to Bill Boor Horticultural Business head to Donald Rexrode Billy, George