Portsmouth West High School - Senatorian Yearbook (West Portsmouth, OH)

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SCHOLARSHIP TROPHY WINNERS After the state scholarship tests in May ol each year. it is the custom of the school to present trophies to the students with the highest ratings. Studi-nts.wlio won cups in l954 and their state ratings are as follows: Kay Wellman and l.ynn Rolf in the high l0 2 in the state of Ohio: Marianne Rollins, H-th in English 9: Geneva Fields. llth in English 12: Evelyn Riffe. l-ith in l.atin I: Kenneth Vaughters. 8th in General Science. SCHOLARSHIP RATING WINNERS The-se are the students who received trophies. state ratings, and district ratings in the state scholarship finals of 1954. Fmsr Row: N. H.unilt-un. G. Mt-.ide-, li. I,-uve, J. Meade, J. Tyler, R. Newman, li. Kennurd, K, Wellman. Siznolvn Row: M. Jain:-s tlflth in thc state in lfliglisll 91, li. Horslcy, 1. Arnett, K. Bt't'klIl.llI, J. Walker tllonoralrlc mention in American Historyt. II, Fields. l.. Rt-lf. C. Smith tllonorqilvlt- mention in English 93, qi 4 7

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HONOR SOCIETY The Amy Mitchell Chapter of the National Honor Society of Portsmouth West High School is composed of the Junior and Senior students who have maintained a ll or hetter average throughout high school. Before a student is inducted into the society. he must have these qualifying traits: Character-he must he honest and truthful: Leadership-he should lead others wisely: ServictQhe should participate in school activities: Scholarship-he should show interest in all his studies. Honor Society officers are as follows: President. .latnes Booth: Vice-President. Letitia Scheid: Secretary. .lanet Nibert: Treasurer. joan Arnett. Futsr Row: l.. Scht-id, V. Book, M, Booth. J. Arnett, P. Flowers, D, Fields, C, l.f-1-dy. Stmwti Row: I.. Hamilton, C. JHf'k 'n- A- Howard. l.. Thompson, J. Nibert, S. Jones, P. Goodman, J. Ingles. Tuma Row: C. SmMh,' R. Herald. J. Walker, W. Gregory, j. Booth, C. Knauff, ,l. Meade. K. Bt-ekntan. SENIOR SURVEY Senior Survey consists of a review of the four basic suhjects-English. History. Mathe- matics. and Science. After the participating students have completed the review, they are given a statewide Senior Survey test. Students ranking high in this test are often awarded scholarships to well-known colleges and universities. l.t-.rr ru Rlmtr: A. Howard. W. Crt-goryj. Arnett. J. Walker. R. l.own-, Mrs, 'Nlits-ltell, J, Booth. J, Biggs, R, Rv-ll ,WW -,C VL.

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.JUNIOR-SENIOR ENGLISH CLUB All Junior and Senior English students who have a B or better average are eligible for membership in this elub.The club is maintained to create an active interest in the English language and literature. Mrs. Amy Mitchell is the club advisor. FIRST Row: M. Marlin, D, Hoover, J. Howe. Smzorm Row: L. Brown, D. Hall. D. Varney, D. Rilfc, G. Ln-edy, L. Scheid, J. Cayhardt. THIRD ROW: R. Murta, M, Rice, V. Book, L. Adams, S. Shivener, J. Journey, R. Swords. C. Howard, FOURTH Row: D. Canter, J. Sparks, M. Hall, L. Hamilton, P, Goodman, B. Johnson, D. Fir-lds, T. Cooper. FIFTH Row: B. Rayburn, S. Coates, B. Barber, A. Howard, L. Caudill, D. Wear, P. Perry, P. Flowers, SIXTH ROW: J. Howell, I. Baker, M. Booth, C. Jackson, P. Wedebrook, L. Thompson, J. Ingles, J. Arne-rt, SEVENTH ROW: M. Wessell, M. Schweinsberg, K. Beekman, M. Weaver, J. Hardy, C. Smith, R. Herald, L, Knauh. EICHTH ROW: C. Werner, A. Scheid, G. Knauh, D. Brunner, J. Walker, D. Reynolds. J. Cambill. J. Meade. NINTH Row: W. Gregory, J. Neeley, J. Booth, J. Biggs, H, Gardner, R. Bell, W. Horsley, S. Sowards. NEW LIFE CLUB The New Life Club is a non-denominational group of students who meet in the study hall before school on Wednesday morning. They gather to sing hymns and to read the Bible. They elect Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen every six weeks. Reverend Carl Butterbaugh is in charge.