St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1979 volume:

More than just PURPLE GOLD 1979 Volume 61 St. Marys High School 1002 Second St., St. Marys, WV 26170 More than just 79 For the first time in many years, the 1979 PURPLE GOLD was a fall delivered book. This new concept was very controversial at first. Every- one was use to receiving their book in May. Hopefully, this book will start a new tradition. More than just 79 was selected to be the theme of the book. Nineteen hundred and seventy-nine meant more than just another year to many SMHS students, especially seniors. Fond memories will be held of 1979 by all. It brought many changes to SMHS. Close circuit TV was installed, the seven period day was adopted and clubs branched out to wider horizons. We, the yearbook staff, sincerely hope this book will help each of us hold on to the memories we cherish so much. We also hope you will like the new tradition which enabled us to give coverage to spring events such as the prom, plays, track, baseball, and graduation. Yes, 1979 was more than just another year! (top right) Majorette Debbie Lauderman performs at the Home- coming thuse. Also sax players (above) (aryl Carpenter and Kelly Maston during band rehearsal, (bottom right) )ohn Steele and Bob Maston, Maybe if we stare long enough they'll go away. Table of contents People........................18 Student life..................72 Athletics....................120 Advertising..................158 Review.......................186 2 Table of Contents She's our 'Mom' ' fjk Probably the mo diffic task in organizing the yearbo is selecting the person to whom the book will be dedicated. Sev- eral people are worthy of this award, but we feel that one teacher stands out more than the others. Now in her eleventh year of teaching at SMHS, Ann Bradfield has been admired by hundreds of students in and out of class. Although she teaches American Studies, she also has been directing the class plays since her arrival at SMHS. Many hours of work go into the pro- duction of a play and Mrs. Bradfield has produced two plays a year. We, the students of SMHS, appreciate your dedica- tion ... Thanks, Mom! A k (above) Mrs. Ann Bradfield, in her American Studies I class, (below) And so goes the Civil War,” states Mrs. Bradfield. Dedication 3 (top) Coach Winter tries to quiet the enthusiastic crowd during the Homecoming thuse. (middle) Clowns, Kent Pritchard and Vicki Cox, give the excited flower girl, Annie Amos and crown bearer, David Hall a treat for the night, (bottom) Dennis Sole, Lew Wilson and Bill Rea joke with Kent Pritchard. 4 Homecoming Friday the 13th brings rain It was a foggy, Friday morn- ing, October 13, 1978. Rain was falling constantly. Blue Devil Homecoming had arrived. Everyone was anxious for the festivities to get under way. Se- niors Jeff Blauser, Steve Nichols, Bob Yetman, and Tim Hart were busily checking and rechecking to make sure the senior float was ready for the big day. Many students were com- plaining about the rain, believing that, because of the rain, the Homecoming parade would be cancelled. But nevertheless, the Freshman towed their float from the telephone company ware- house to the high school. The Sophomores also had ty haul their float from the ware- house since they had moved it there after completing it at Har- mony Acres. The Juniors kept their float at the bus garage and later relocated it in Mr. Kiser's shop area. . - L tu cheerleaders raise the spirit evert higher during the Homecoming thuse. (middle) The student body shows just how much enthusiasm and support they have for their team, (bottom) Danny Weber crowns the happy Lisa McFarland, while her escort. Bob Maston, protects her from the rain. Homecoming 5 Teachers are everywhere They seem to be everywhere. They're inside the classrooms. They stand in the halls. And if you care to look in the office, you might find a few more. Who are they? They are the teachers; the very same teachers who have had to put in countless hours of personal toil to earn the honor of being chosen as an effi- cient instructor. They are the ones who sponsor, and sometimes coordinate, student activities. They give their time, their patience, their knowl- edge, their understanding, and their encour- agement to the students. With enough of each, the (top left) Mrs. Lewis and Miss Holm work in various spirit week activities, (top right) Sponsor, Mr. Howard and Bruce Speidel at one of the student council meetings held to discuss Home- coming. (middle) Mrs. Carnes grades typing papers from her classes, (right) Attendance Director, Mr. Allman and secretary Mrs. Carpenter discuss the morning announcements. 6 Introduction (far left) Mr. Carpenter busily grades pa- pers during his planning period, (left) Mr. Webb keeps his biology class busy taking notes from the board, (below) Mr. Lambiotte shows john Bradfield his freshman basketball team statistics from the night before. Introduction 7 (top left) Deanne Billingham and jenny Douglass give their additional touches to the band, (top right) jane Adams, Lynn Neely, Faye Wolfe and Tammy Maston practice their shrilling parts, (above) Trumpets, Tina Lowther, Jennifer Car- penter and Scott Rea along with trom- bone, Brian Poling introduces the out- standing brass section, (right) Director, Mr. Davis sings an incorrect part played by the woodwind section. 8 Introduction Bandsmen work all year round Left, Right, Left! became engraved upon the minds of SMHS Blue Devil Bandsmen as the 1978-79 marching band once again put forth a tremendous effort to achieve excellency, both in marching and playing ability. The band was under the direction of Mr. Harold C. Davis. The sec- ond week of August 78 was set aside for learning basic marching ma- neuvers. The following week the band set off for Cedar Lakes, Ripley. This was the seniors' last trip to band camp. For one week band mem- bers, old and new alike, were drilled on platoon and full-band shows, with an indoor music practice each day. At the end of a physically ex- hausting week the band returned home to begin football season. For ten consecutive weekends the band could be seen and heard exhibiting their talents as they entertained with pop tunes, snappy marches, and halftime shows, and cheers. After football season the band began preparation for Clarksburg, where they auditioned on May 5 for a rating in the AA class. Besides the football games the band also participated in WVU Band Day and the Forest Festival Parade in Elkins. The 1978-79 season was the first for the new Band uniforms. With the help of the Board of Education and Band Patrons, the band was newly outfitted by early fall. (top left) Benita Klein dances to the beat of Run Around Sue. (left) Shawn Hall and Tony Higgins help the bass section give a bottom to the band, (above) Together the clar- inet section does their part to prepare for the Spring Concert. 7HjLsjLe rrbUL - Introduction 9 People congregate everywhere The bell rings. Classes change. Students pour out of almost every door to flood the halls. Guys wait for their girlfriends by the steps or their lockers. Many walk hand-in-hand as they move on to their next class. Before the homeroom bell rings, students stand around in their respective groups relating humor and various events of past and present. During lunch periods, students can be found sitting on the steps or loitering in the lobby; some with friends and a few with the very special friend. Even though it is against school policy for stu- dents to be roaming the halls after 3:15, they do it nonetheless. It seems that this is the only time for students to get with their friends and really have an opportunity to associate. But no matter how many times teachers force students to get where they belong, students still gather in the halls, laughing and joking together or just plain wandering. 10 Introduction (top left) Boys mingle outside during their lunch period, (top right) Scott Byers passes some time away while waiting for the bell to ring, (above) Carrie Doty and jimmy Riggs share a few moments together between classes. Introduction 11 McFarland is students' choice (top) Belle candidates talk, laugh and receive balloons from clowns, Kent Prichard and Vicki Cox. (middle) Kathy Bailey, Lisa McFarland, Kathy Hanlin, Eileen lllar and Libby Murray pose for the photogra- pher, after the rain stopped on Homecoming Day. (right) Candi- dates, with balloons in hand, are caught up in the thuse, even though it was indoors. 12 Homecoming Eileen I liar Rick Lancianese Libby Murray Mark Haddox Kathy Bailey Jeff Powell Lisa McFarland Bob Maston Kathy Hanlin Dave Gessner Homecoming 13 • • • Friday the 13th brings rain (Top right) It rained on our parade, but we still have spirit says junior Bill Long, Grand Marshall of the cancelled Home- coming parade. (Above) Clown, Vicki Cox, is surrounded by balloons. (Right) Players wait patiently for the end of the game to go into the dressing room to get dry. (Far right) A small group fights the rain to see the rest of the Homecoming game. (continued from page 5) The parade was not to be. Mr. Ryan officially announced the parade cancellation at 12:10 a.m. Float competition was still held. The parade entries were: Freshman-Crunch Calhoun; Sophomore-Turn the Red Devils Blue; Junior—Thumbs up, Big Blue; and Seniors—Cage Calhoun. The Sophomores received $25 for first place and the Seniors were given $15 for second place. Even though the parade was cancelled, the Homecoming thuse was still held in the auditorium at the end of the school day. The football team was given the Spirit Doll and the Seniors won the Spirit Stick competition. The Belle candidates were individually announced along with their escorts. Spirit was running high at SMHS all day long. But once more the rain came as daylight faded and the Home- coming game drew even closer. Calhoun County came athumpin' but the Red Devils nor the rain could damper the bright, sunshiny smile of the newly-chosen Belle of St. Marys, Lisa McFarland. All in all, Homecoming 1978 might seem to have been a disaster. There was rain. Calhoun County romped over the Blue Devils 30-13. But worst of all, there was no parade. One might have cause to wonder, is there truth to the tale Friday the 13th being unlucky? 14 Homecoming JL L. just an average tree Singing Christmas Tree On Dec. 15, 1978, the curtain rose op the Singing Christmas Tree. In addition to the musical prepara- tion, several hours of work go into the technical production of “The Tree. The tree itself must be put up by the county maintenance men. The new lighting system must be focused on the tree so ev- eryone can be seen. This is extremely difficult due to the size of the tree and the small number of lights. The tree must be decorated with freshly cut pine. The lights on the base of the tree must be covered. As in any production, the people behind the scenes are just important as the people in the spotlight. (top left) Mr. Allman receives a Christmas gift from the choir, (top right) Ronnie Hall, Harry Gene Morgan and Steve Simonton work the lighting to make a colorful tree, (left) Flutist, Patty Storts introduces and supports soloist, (above) Beth Buck and johnna Fitzpatrick supply background music with violin and flute. Singing Christmas Tree 17 More than just in ... people (above) Sherri Hoff buys a coke from Key Club president, Jeff Blauser. (right) Barbara Flowers dances in the spotlight. 18 People division There are the students, the teachers, the coaches, the players, the cheerleaders, and the band. All of these make up the people at SMHS. You can't walk down the halls without receiving at least three or four warm smiles. The atmosphere projected at St. Marys High is one of friendly atti- tudes and concern for the individual. Everyone works with their fellow schoolmates in order to achieve a mutual goal for the benefit of all involved. Spirit runs high at our school. The pride of St. Marys High is evident in the support dealt out to various clubs of student expressiveness, especially the St. Marys athletic program. As a whole, SMHS contains the most outstanding group of students ever assembled in one single high school. And we keep getting better! (top) Different attitudes are shown in Mr. Carpenter's class, (left) Students enjoy Senior dance, (above) Gourmet cooks take a break. People division 19 (Right) Seniors Jeff Blauser and Steve Nichols enjoy a hearty laugh during lunch. Paul Reed (below left) decorates for the Senior Dance. (Below right) Gene Smith dances to the beat of the music at the Senior Dance. 20 Senior Hard work comes to an end “Ladies and Gentlemen may I present you the senior class. Twelve long years of love, fight- ing, friendship, goodtimes and bad all came to a close on June 4, 1979. While the entire senior class was sitting and waiting for their name to be called at gradu- ation, fond memories were recalled. Back in 1967 the seniors took their first step into school. Lyn- don Johnson was president and the Viernam War was in full swing. Life is now facing the se- nior class. What each graduate moves on to will be a personal choice. So Ladies and Gentlemen in closing, “It has been a great 12 years. f A x (Top left) Mr. Huffman's English 12 class listens attentively to their teacher. |ohn Bradfield (bottom left) makes a pit stop at his locker. Senior Dance sign (above) created by Mindy Truex. Senior 21 Barry Adams Barry Katherine Sue Bailey Kathy Kenneth Lloyd Bailey Ken Suzan Louise Bailey Suzan Jeffrey Scott Blauser Jeff Deborah jean Blouir Debbie (right) Senior, Rick Lancianese works his way through the pre- game warm-up. (opposite page) (left) Senior balloons were the object of attention during the Senior Night dance, (right) Troy Snyder accompanies the choir during the Singing Christmas Tree. Harry Gene Morgan and Steve Simmington control the sound and lighting systems. 22 Seniors John Marc Bradfield John Elaine Marie Brannan Elaine Debra Loraine Bulter Melanie Anne Butler Cantwell Melanie Debbie Peggy Sue Butler Shingleton Peggy Trena Kay Byers Trena Diane Lynn Campbell Diane Peggy Jean Campbell Peggy Seniors 23 Michael Andrew Cosper Alfaretta Marlene Cox Beth Ann Cox Carole Ann Cox Andy Alfaretta Beth Carole 24 Seniors 4 Cindy Lou Cox Pamela Sue Holpp Cox Andrea Joy Cunningham Wayne Alan Cunningham Cindy Pam Andrea Wayne Penny Eileen Damron Sharon Nanette Davis Beck Douglas Allen Dawson Carol Jean Dearth Penny Sheri Doug Carol Seniors 25 Jennifer Sue Douglas Jenny'' JoAnn Dannette Eddy JoAnn Ronald Lee Felter Jr. Ronnie Cathy Lynn Flowers Cathy 26 Seniors Kathy Hanlin Kathy Troy William Harris Troy Timothy Allen Hart Tim Mark Allen Hays Mark (left) The Belle candidates and their es- corts are pictured while waiting for the half-time festivities. Seniors 27 Sherri Runnion, Lisa Mossor and Tammy Gorrell discuss the winter sports in their Memory Book. Eileen Debora lllar Eileen Sherri Lynn janes Sherri r I Lisa Catherine Kirkbride Lisa Lonah Colleen Jemison Colleen 28 Seniors Seniors discuss national issues Throughout the four years of high school life, the class of 79 has seen many historic events-Water- gate, the resignation of Richard Nixon, Queen Eliza- beth's Silver Jubilee, and our bicentennial anniver- sary to name a few. The class was polled on many international and national events. One of the questions asked was whether or not there is a gasoline shortage. Of the students polled, 90 percent of the class felt that the shortage is a government trick to raise prices. The Shah of Iran-facing the decision of either staying in Iran and fighting or leaving the country with his dignity intact-had the stout backing of the Carter Administration. However, the majority of the graduating seniors felt that the U.S. would be better off keeping their noses out of other countries affairs. Other foreign affairs discussed in the poll were the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with China. (continued on page 35) Larina LaBlanche Klein Lanna Carolyn Sue Lamp Carolyn Richard Ludwig Lancianese Rick Deborah Ellen Lauderman Debbie lames Robert Maston Bob Cindy Kay Locke Davis Cindy Barbara lean McBrayer Barbara Lisa Kay McFarland Lisa Seniors 29 i' Kevin Ralph Miller “Kevin Leslie Ann Moore “Leslie Cassie Roberta Morrell Gorrell “Cassie ( Lisa Kay Mossor Lisa 30 Seniors Mrs. Mae Lewis takes a break to talk to Peggy Garrison and An- drea Cunningham. C Tobey Allen Nichols Tobey Kenneth Earl Parsons Sandra Elizabeth Pinkerton Kenny Sandy Jeffrey Woody Powell Jeff Timothy Joel Reed Tim Paul Edward Reed Paul Steven Dwight Powell Steve William Martin Rea Jr. Bill Seniors 31 JoAnn Eddy and Benita Klein enjoy Tri- Hi-Y refreshments. 32 Seniors Lew Wilson leads the rest of the seniors onto the court. Seniors 33 Kirk Douglas Timmons Kirk Malinda Gail Truex Mindy Gregory Keith VanNoy Greg David Lewis Wagner David 34 Seniors Seniors discuss national issues (continued from page 29) I feel it is better to have China as a friend than an enemy, sums up the attitude of most students. Closer to home were the questions dealing with abortion and marriage. The abortion issue, hotly debated throughout the U.S. was also close in SMHS. Sixty-four percent felt abortion should not be legalized. Another comment made about abor- tion was They made the mistake-let them live with it, or only if it depends on the mother's life. To coincide with abortion is the marriage issue. Many students felt that too much non-marriage relationships are occuring leaving many desolate families, or marriage is taken way too lightly in this country. They feel that if it doesn't work out, they can just get a divorce. Of students polled, 71 percent feel marriage is on the upswing. All in all, in the 76th graduating class of SMHS has seen many historic events. They are also aware of what's going on in the world, and where they want to go. £ Stephanie )o Waugh Stephanie Oscar Curtis Webb )r. Oscar Daniel Alan Weber Danny Betty lean Wells Beatrice jerry Dean West Dana Lynn Whaley Sandra Lynn White lesse Lucille Taylor Wilson jerry Dana Sandy Jesse Seniors 35 Lewis Paul Wilson Lew Vickie LaVaughn Wilson Vickie Sherwood Arden Wince Arden Catherine Sue Wise McGee Cathy 36 Seniors Juniors work toward prom field After three years at St. Marys High School, the ju- nior class was still going strong. Starting the year with threats of a deficient class treasury, they set their goals toward fund raising. Selling pizza, bal- lons, and having a magazine drive were just a few of the ways the class built their treasury to meet de- mands of a costly prom. Details for the prom were finalized, and com- mittees named to handle such categories as deco- rating, food, and favors. South Seas was the theme of the May 19th event which brought such appropriate schemes as fish nets and sea-shells. The original plan was to hold the prom out of town, but this idea was rejected due to questionable safety conditions. The fall of the year saw the class of 1980 victo- rious in the annual Powder Puff game as they topped the seniors 20-0. The class play. Time Out for Ginger, was staged May 12th in the Rosenlieb Auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Ann Yf tX- ? 7UL (Top) The junior class float theme was Thumbs Up Big Blue, (above) Cheerleader, Tina Riggs collects money for Mr. Pretty Leggs. (right) The Junior class wall in the gym during Spirit Week. Juniors 37 Susan Allman Terry Bailey Jeff Bernard Debbie Bennett Frank Billingham Brenda Bills (top) Brian Rice takes a short break during his shop class, (right) Girls wait for the end of their World Cultures class. Paige Bills Roger Evans Patsy Bradley Beth Buck Theron Bullman Jack Butler 38 Juniors Mary Butler Bobby Campbell joe Canterbury john Curouthers David Carpenter Terry Carpenter Dale Clark Terri Clegg Mike Cokely Lorriane Cox Tammy Colpin Vicki Cox Mark Cunningham Richard Dale Cathy Dearth Kenneth Bailey Joe Dennis John Duffy (Top) Jeff Higgins, Phil Powell, and DR Eddy during their biology class, (left) Dave Tawney, Joe Webb, Doug Williams, and Mike Hanlin patiently watch the game from the bench. juniors 39 D.R. Eddy Jennifer Efaw Robert Evans Darlene Evertt Randy Fauss Ronnie Ferrier (Top) Tammy Maston and Patty Storts waste some time during their lunch mod. (right) David Taylor, john Miller and Greg Heflin spend their lunch hour in the library. Richard Hawkins Neal Hearn Greg Heflin Denny Heldreth David Henderickson 40 juniors (Left) Barb Smith and Cindy Cox prepare programs for a ban- quet. (bottom left) DR Eddy watches a tennis ball game during a Phys. Ed. period, (bottom right) Mrs. Susan Lewis is in the pro- cess of turning Kent Pritchard into one of the Homecoming clowns. jeff Higgins Debbie Hughart Wesley Johnson Steve Kelly Benita Klein Doug Little Bill Long jeff Lowther jeff Lynch Jo Ann McBrayer Teresa McClanahan Tammy Maston Deano NcNeil Lois Meanor Jon Miller juniors 41 Tina Miller Missy Neely Penny Noland Dirk Olffield Lora Park Junior Payne Tim Payne Earl Place Bryan Poling jimmy Powell Phillip Powell Penny Prim Scott Rea Bill Reed Brian Rice (Top left) Student Council members listen while Libby Murray, president, discusses the agenda, (top left) Julie Hammilton and Greg Heflin listen for their newspaper as- signments. (right) The pep band plays before the game to help get the team fired up. 42 juniors Julie Rhinehart Tina Riggs Grady Robertson Denette Roby Kim Rogers Dutton Steve Ruckle David Russel Robert Russel Joe Rymer Debbie Taylor Scoggan Ricky Shingleton Tim Shultz Vera Skinner Barbara Smith Debby Smith Metheney (Left) The junior boys gave their support and strength to the team. Tim Smith David Smith Andy Snyder John Steele Judi Steele Larry Joe Steele Rita Steele Andy Storts Angie Stewart Bryon Sweeney juniors 43 John Templeton Kenny Templeton Doug Ward Mary Sue West Fran Williams Lance Williamson Clint Wilson Marsha Wince Wolfe Wolfe Wolfe 44 juniors Sophomores raise funds (Top left) Bobbie Barnes and Doug Williams are caught in the halls after the bell rang, (top right) Ray Flowers and Scott Byers relax before going to their next class, (above) Kristy Hupp and )eff Lowther sell popcorn to help the sophomore class raise money. With the close of summer vacation and begin- ning of a new school year, the sophomore class had one common thought-fund raising!! Ideas for prom planning and new ways to raise money were prevailent topics of discussion at all executive and class meetings. Popcorn, candy bars and raffle tick- ets are just a few items that were sold by the soph- omores in hopes of increasing the class treasury. A first place award in the Homecoming Float com- petition boosted the funds by $25.00 and another First Place win in the chain links contest during spirit week added another $128.00. As the year progressed, the class saw the figures adding up but the fight to raise money was still in full swing. Bake sales, car washes and selling refreshments at several school activities topped the list of spring fund rais- ing happenings. But with the threat of the junior year right around the corner, the urgency of prom planning and having funds to cover costs is still a problem. Sophomores 45 (lower right) Kari Boley is fea- tured during a piano solo, (right) Sophomores study in Mr. Howard's math class, (bottom) Sophomore football player awaits end of the game. Cheryl Bailey Mark Bailey Pete Balmain Bobby Barnes Denny Barnhart Teresa Barnhart )ohn Bills Marvin Bills Steve Bills Bill Blouir Troy Blouir Kari Boley Cynthia Brammer Mike Britton Jim Brown 46 Sophomores Abby Busch Regina Butler Scott Byers Tim Byers Carol Campbell Jeff Cantwell Melissa Cantwell Mike Chambers Diana Cokeley Russell Coker Jody Cox Shawn Cox Jerry Cunningham Dwight Davis Wiley Elliott Marilyn Erb Johnny Efaw Roger Evans John Farris (upper left) Lisa Lamp and Judy Hamilton work on news stories for the Argus, (left) Sophomore girls en- joy lunch and a chance to socialize. Sophomores 47 Verna Ferrier Nancy Flade janya Frye Barbara Garrison Eiyiana Griffin Alicia Hackathorn Lee Haddox Betty Jo Hall Kyra Hall Jeff Hamilton Mike Haniln Karen Hawkins Matt Hays Tammy Heflin Steve Hicks (top left) Sophomores enjoy themselves during the Senior Night dance, (top right) Bill Rea, Coach Auxier and Harry Mor- gan are official referees during a phys. ed. class, (above) Soph- omores work together to finish homework, (right) johnny Efaw dribbles down for a shot. 48 Sophomores joe Higgins Tony Higgins Kristi Hupp Ed james Lesia Janes Scot Jemison Debbie Jewell Lisa Lamp Carla Lauderman Jeff Lowther Tina Lowther Maria Lyne Terry McBrayer Priscilla McGee Chuck McKnight (left) Wiley Elliot and Carron Smith discuss problems concerning the photography club, (above) The crowd cheers the team on. (lower left) The Sophomore class work together to raise money. John Mike McSweeney Jackie Maidens Melody Malone Sheryl Malone Sophomores 49 Darla Maston Kelly Maston john Miller Sheree Miller Harry Morgan Nettie Morrell Mike Morrison Frank Mulneix „ Bill Munday (Top right) Mike Taylor gets something to drink to cool down during a dance, (right) Patty Storts accom- panies the choir during the Singing Christmas Tree, (far right) Mrs. Miller, Ja- son Miller, Duane Ross and Jeff Lowther sell re- freshments at the Singing Christmas Tree. Doyle Munday Linda Nation Terry Nichols Jo Nicholson Tim Northrop Larry Oliver Donna Parsons SO Sophomores David Pethel Jimmy Pinkerton Sue Powell Lynn Pryor Kaki Reckard Angela Robinson Lisa Robinson Jim Rollins Rich Rogan Duane Ross (Far left) Many soph- omores enjoy their lunch during 4b. (left) Lisa Robin- son, Patty Storts and Tammy Maston show their support for the basketball team. Dave Rupert Vicki Shull Rochelle Shutlz Ann Shingleton Steve Simonton Ken Smith Kim Smith Joseph Smith Clarence Smith Clifford Smith Tracy Snyder Patty Storts Mark Stuyvesant Lisa Sunderman Sophomores 51 Brenda Taylor Glenda Taylor Mike Taylor Penny Ward lack Waugh Tina Waybright joe Webb Kenneth Webb Larry Webb Greg Westbrook Melanie Whaley Doug Williams Jim Winland Randy Wise Chuck Wright 52 Sophomores Freshmen well on their way (Top left) Kathy Bailey and Matt Bailey spend their lunch hour in the library, (top right) |udy Hamilton and Bill Parks are seen making last minute adjustments to their float, which carried the theme of Crush Calhoun. (above) Jaryl Carpenter and Lori Fel- ter clean up their working area after an IPS experiment. Freshman always come to high school energetic and willing to get involved, and this year was no ex- ception. The class of 1982 came to St. Marys High School ready for action. Various class members ex- celled in many aspects of the word and became ac- tive in sports, clubs and academics. Thinking ahead to their junior year, and the rising costs of proms, they began strengthening their treasury and held several bake sales. Everyone in the class seemed to participate in one way or another to help the class of '82 profit in the years ahead. Freshmen 53 (Below) David Colvin gets ready for his next class. (Right) Kim Rogers and Jeff Mathews work hard in their art class. Shelia Beaver Donnie Bennett Keith Betts Deanna Billingham Mike Bills Jim Blouir Jane Boggs Tracy Boley 54 Freshmen Paul Bowie Kris Bullman Kathy Butler Sam Butler Barbara Canterbury jaryl Carpenter Jennifer Carpenter Shelia Childers Roberta Clovis Bobby Clovis Robin Coker David Colvin Brian Cornell Angela Cox Steve Criss Eric Cunningham Mike Cunningham Nancy Davis Lou Ann Dawson Tammy Dean Sherie Dearth Kristi Deem Missy Dennis Freshmen 55 Carrie Doty jay Dee Drake Linda Houghton Paul Eddy Tim Erb Tony Erb jackie Fairbee Gary Fauss Jay Fauss Lori Felter Becky Ferguson Ginnie Ferrier Johnna Fitzpatrick Susan Flowers Tawnie Frances Judy Garrison Jamie Gault Kathleen Gessner Karen Giboney Eric Glaspell Judy Hamilton Donnie Harding Bobby Dean Hart Donna Hashman John Hashman Bonni Hicks (Right)Kathy Higgins spends her study hall time in the library. 56 Freshmen Jimmy Hicks Kathy Higgins Tommy Hill Lisa Holpp (Left) Mr. Gettings keeps his IPS class busy with an experiment. John Hoff Marcy Hovey John James Liz Jewell Max Kimball Tim Kimball Gina Lamp David Lawton Keith Malone (Middle) Liz Jewell winds up for a pitch during a phys. ed. class, (left) FHA girls look over some fund raising material during the club meeting. Freshmen 57 Tina Malone Angie Maslon Harvey Maston Karen Maston Kristi Maston Robert Maston jeff Mathews Donna McBrayer Marty McBrayer john McGee David Metz Elizabeth Miller Barbara Moore Mike Neville Lynn Neely (Far right) Paul Eddy helps himself to an extra helping during lunch. (Right) Kathy Butler and Susan Powell watch as their teammates bat. Shane Newbrough Roger Nichols Bill Parks Brenda Payne Randy Payne Linda Peckens Roger Peckens Rick Pinkerton Craig Polan Millie Powell 58 Freshmen Robby Prim Jim Renner Sherri Rice Jim Riggs Mel Roby Heidi Ruckle Lynn Shearon Dan Shultz Leslie Skinner Diane Smith Kenny Smith Mattew Smith (Far left) Students work to develop their artistic abilities, (left) Fresh- men enjoy a dance. Jeff Wilson Robert Wise Rose Wise Jay Zinn Bruce Speidel Elizabeth Stewart Junior Taylor Lisa Taylor Robert Taylor Kathy Thompson Vickie VanNoy Teresa Waybright Liz West Ronnie White Freshmen 59 SHMS Students remembered Kenneth Michael Jackson 1962-1978 On December 9,1978 Kenney Jackson was killed in a one-car accident on Route 39. Kenney was active in FFA and received several awards. He served as club vice-president and received both the Green Hand and Chapter Farmer Degree. Kenney attended Officer's Leadership Camp, re- ceived two Chapter Scholarship Pins, and attended the State and National FFA Conventions in Kansas City. Kenney is the son of Mr. Clyde Jackson and Mrs. Pat Winans. Carole Ann Shingleton 1962-1978 On April 21,1978, Carole Singleton was killed in a head-on collision on Route 16. She was a member of the FHA and active in Youth Council. She also participated in the 1977 Tri- Hi-Y Christmas assembly. Carole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denton Shingleton. Valerie Mildred Ferrier 1961-1978 On July 10,1978, Valerie Ferrier died after a long sickness with leukemia. She was a patient at the University Hospital in Minneapolis. Valerie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ferrier. 60 In Memoriam TUi eJl The staff of the Purple and Cold wish to set aside this page in memoriam for the men of Pleasants County who lost their lives April 27,1978 at the Pleas- ants County Power Station. In Memoriam 61 Teachers' Work is never done Daniel Allman Jon Amundson Krista Anderson Bill Auxier Bill Brizendine Choir, Attendance English English, Journalism Phys. Ed. English, Guidance Director Counselor (Above) Mrs. Gregg lining up the recipes for the day's agenda. (Right) Coach Wil- son pondering his starting line-up for the afternoon ballgame. 62 Faculty c 7Lf- (Left) A celebrity consorting to the de- mands for his autograph. (Below) Mr. Allman keeping the tempo steady for the choir. Jim Crutchfield Harold Davis Math I, Geometry Band Joyce Gregg Home Economics Pamela Hamilton Special Education Hannah Holm Spanish Faculty 63 (Above left) Mrs. Ann Bradfield helps an American Studies student. (Above right) Mrs. Mae Lewis is keeping a secret! (Right) The main office runs smoothly with the help of secretary Betty Bailey. Roger Huffman English Joe Lambiotte Shop Susan Lewis Art Maston Phys. Ed. Etta Miller Math II, Algebra 64 Faculty Betsy Putnam Guidance Counselor Barbara Reckard American Studies Mike Webb Biology I, II Helen Weber Librarian Janis Yoho English (Left) Getting the morning announcements out is jackie Carpenter, with a little help from her friend, Mr. Allman. (Above) Mr. Davis and custodian Carl Horner discuss the morn- ing activities. Faculty 65 Principal Gary A. Ryan B.A. Fairmont State M.A. WVU Vice Principal Ralph Miller A.B. Glenville M.A. WVU ' The first annual scholarship banquet was held April 19 at the high County Schools, Mrs. Gainer, Mrs. Brisbane, Doctor John Bris- school. Mr. Ryan had the honor of introducing guests, (left to bane, speaker for the banquet, and Reverend Daniel Simmons, right) Mrs. Ryan, Mr. Larry Gainer, Superintendent of Pleasants 66 Faculty (Left) Coaches Webb and Auxier discuss the upcoming basketball game. (Above) Mr. Gary Roush, St. Marys Director of Special Programs, Tom Hillyard, Dean of Student Affairs at Parkersburg Community College, and Mrs. Betsy Putnam, guidance coun- Faculty 67 Board gives support to school (Above) Keeping the Board Office running smoothly are secre- taries Wilma Maley (seated), Leata Doak, Thelmas Davis and Erelene Waugh. (Top) Hard at work in the Board Office is Mr. Gary Roush, Di- rector of Special Programs. (Above) Balancing the budget for the school year is Mr. Gary Alfred, assistant superintendent of Pleas- ants County Schools. 68 Board of Education (Below) Superintendent of Pleasants County Schools Larry Gainer pauses unexpectedly for candid shot. (Top left) Board office Secretary joanna McFarland enjoys reception in the li- brary following formal induction of newly-selected National Honor Society members. (Top right) Honored speaker at the first Annual Scholarship Banquet, Doctor Brisbane offers ad- vice to seniors on college and careers. Listening are Mr. Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Gainer. Board of Education 69 (Top) What do custodians do? Put out fires of course! (Middle) Cooks Eleanor Poynter, Shirley Taylor, and Nell Cox take a break before thinking of the day ahead. 70 Janitors, Cooks (Top) Custodian Roy Smith decides it time for him to teach Tim Hart and Jim Powell about the fine art of janitoring. (Middle left In the heart of the night the water removal machine faithfully c moves all water from the auditorium. (Above) Cleaning up aft a long day is a welcome chore for Nell Cox, head cook. (Lower Fvprvnnp dpserves a break. Right? 7 Janitors, Cooks 71 More than just 79 in ... student life (above) Homecoming Parade Marshall, Bill Long expresses disappointment, (right) leff Wilson lets a ball fly in P.E. 72 Student Life division Students participated in many different activities this past year. There were bake sales, dances, par- ties, all-night poker games, Homecoming, Spirit Week, and the Prom. During Spirit Week, cheerleaders were auctioned off for a day to the highest bidders, chain and sign competitions, and a Mr. Pretty Legs contest fea- turing a coach and five senior basketballers as the contestants. The Prom was held in the gym, Saturday, May 19th. Everyone had a great time dancing the night away. Throughout the year special recognition was given to students who were merited for their lead- ership abilities and academic achievements. Of these awards, two, the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award and the Bausch-Lombe Science Award, went to Dave Ges- sner, an outstanding member of the Class of 1979. (top) Deanne Billingham and Liz Miller perform an IPS experi- ment. (left) Seniors hurriedly prepare their float for the parade, (above) Mrs. Gregg helps Darlene Everett on her Home Ec. project. Student Life division 73 FHA means meetings, camp F.H.A. means more than just Future Homemakers of America. F.H.A. means parties, regional meet- ings, state conventions, leadership camp, and an F.H.A. parent banquet. Helping Mrs. Gregg out in leading this organiza- tion for 78-79 were president-Melanie Butler; vice-presidents-Mary Butler, Darlene Everett and Judi Steele. To take care of the money there were two treasures, Colleen Jemison, and Rochelle Shultz. Recording what happened was secretary, Cindy Cox and reporter, Rita Steele. Parlimentarian was Diane Campbell. Historians were Ann Shingle- ton and Liz West. First-Diane Campbell, Cindy Cox, judi Steele, Rita Steele, Me- lanie Butler, Mary Butler, Darlene Everett, Ann Shingleton, Liz West. Second-Tammy Heflin, Tammy Gorrell, Kay Flowers, Nancy Richardson, Netti Morrell, Brenda Smith, Loraine Cox, Gina Lamp, Susie Flowers. Third-Bernice Wolfe, Diane Smith, Debbie Jewell, jody Cox, Bonnie Hicks, Judy Garrison, Sheryl Malone, Angie Gaspers, Kathy Butler, JoAnn McBrayer, Donna McBrayer. Fourth-Lisa Sunderman, Kathy Thompson, Karen Gi- boney, Sheree Miller, Nancy Davis, Diane Williamson, Carole Dearth, Barbara McBrayer, Brenda Payne, Terry McBrayer. Fifth—LouAnn Dawson, Kathy Higgens, Debbie Taylor, Suzan Bailey, Regina Butler, Penny Damron, Sheila Childers, Barbara Smith. Sixth-Carla Hackathorn, Teresa Waybright, Vicki Shull, Tina Waybright, Robin Coker, Tammy Dean, Tina Malone, Nancy Flade, Kim Smith. 74 FHA, FFA First—Ray Flowers, Maria Lyne, Mike Cokeley, Bob Campbell, Lance Williamson, joe Dennis, Dave Rupert. Second-Bill Mun- day, Matthew Smith, jim Wolfe, Steve Criss, jay Deen Drake, Eric Cunningham, Jerry Cunningham. Third—David Taylor, John Bills, Greg Westbrook, Robert Taylor, John Hashman, Jerry Hall. Fourth-Mr. Kiser, Leslie Skinner, Mike Bills, Jim Brown, Marvin Bills, Mike Chambers, Robert Maston. FFA makes farms prosper Future Farmers of America or F.F.A. takes young men and teaches them the fundamentals of farming and agriculture. They sell fruit to the school faculty and community every year. Officers are; presi- dent-Joe Dennis, vice president-Bob Campbell, secretary-Mike Cokley, treasurer-Lance William- son, sentinal—Ray Flowers, and reporter-Maria Lyne. The sponsor is Mr. Lowell Kiser. (top left) Discussing something between them Mary Butler and Darlene Everett talk while everyone else works, (middle) The of- ficers of F.F.A. stand for honors at the F.F.A. Parent Banquet, (top right) Kay Flowers, Tammy Norrell and Loraine Cox are caught not paying attention. FHA, FFA 75 SPANISH CLUB First—Miss Holm, Troy Snyder, David Tawney, Betty Wells, Bill Long, Debbie Heldreth, Jennifer Efaw. Second-Lisa Taylor, Jane Boggs, Kathleen Gessner, Jo Ann Eddy, Eileen lllar, Kathy Hanlin, Brad Ballard, Jane Adams, Jamie Gault, Lynn Shearon, Jackie Fairbee. Third-Jeffrey Matthews, Beth Buck, Shane Newbrough, Joe Webb, Maria Lyne, Dwight Davis. Jennifer Carpenter, J.B. Abicht, Tommy Hill, Roberta Clovis, Bruce Spie- del. Fourth—Bill Reed, Gary Fauss, Steve Simonton, Chuck McKnight, Rich Logan, Duane Ross, Kari Boley, Kristi Hupp, Lynn Neeley, Ginny Ferrier, John Hoff, Becky Ferguson. S Club First-Shannon Sweeney, Ady Cosper, David Gessner, Tim Hart, Jeff Powell, Rick Lancianese, Kevin Miller, Dan Weber, Jeff Blau- ser. Bob Yetman. Second—Ronald Miller, Terry Carpenter, Steve Powell, Dick Oldfield, Jimmy Powell, Andy Snyder, Fred White, David Tawney, Larry Joe Steele, Harry Morgan, Steve Nichols. 76 Spanish, S Club S Club brings spirit to school The Varsity S club is comprised of athletes who have earned a varsity letter in football, basketball, baseball, track or golf. The club promotes sports- manship, leadership, and school spirit in all school events with the help of sponsor Coach Winters. The members of this group serve as a focal point for team backing by the school. There are no club officers. : I! Spanish Club enjoys meals The Spanish or Espanol Club is for the foreign minded students at S.M.H.S. Two dinners were on the agenda for 79. One of the dinners was a Span- ish delight at the Fiesta Cantina ; the other was an international dinner held at Miss Holm's house. The sponsor of the Spanish Club is Miss Hananah Holm. The leaders were president Betty Wells, vice president Dave Tawney, secretary Debbie Heldreth and treasurer Troy Snyder. There is also a Spanish Honary which consisted of the club officers and Bill Long. (top left) David Tawney shows Miss Holm and Bill Long his Grocho imitation, (above) Richard Rogan finds something to look at while Brad Ballard and Dewayne Ross find something to dream about. Spanish S Club 77 Tri-Hi-Y builds pride, respect Thanksgiving assembly, dress-up day, Christmas assembly, Valentine telegrams, and the Easter as- sembly are all familiar occasions for those who are familiar with Tri-Hi-Y, and who isn't! Together, Mrs. Barbara Reckard, sponsor, and enthusiastic club members form one of the largest and most active clubs of St. Marys High School. Helping to put together a great year for Tri-Hi-Y were president of Lisa Stewart, vice presidents Mindy Truex and Liz Riggs, treasurer Kathy Hanlin, secretary Kathy Bailey, historian Lisa McFarland, sargeant-at-arms Julie Rinehart and Brenda Bills, and chaplin Fran Williams. First-Mrs. Reckard. Second-Liz Riggs, Lisa Stewart. Third-Kathy Bailey, Mindy Truex, Kathy Hanlin. Fourth—julie Reinhart, Brenda Bills, Fran Williams, Lisa McFarland. Fifth-Sherri lanes, Debbie Lauderman, Lori Neely, Eileen lllar, Debbie Heldreth, Peggy Campbell. Sixth-Marsha Wince, Barbara Flower, Susan Allman, Lora Park, Kay Flowers, Tammy Gorrell. Seventh- Brenda Smith, Mary jane Gregory, Penny Noland, Brenda Taylor, Vicky Shull, Glenda Taylor. Eighth-Linda Nation, Betty Jo Hall, Kim Gault, Tina Miller, Tammy Maston, Patty Storts, Paige Bills, Sherri Davis, Jennifer Efaw. Ninth-Kaki Reckard, Lisia Janes, Me- lissa Cantwell, Lisa Lamp, Abby Busch, Missy Neely, Beth Buck, Beneta Klein, Jo Ann Eddy, Stephanie Waugh, Patsy Bradley. Tenth—Verna Ferrier, Lisa Robinson, Carla Lauderman, Tina Low- ther, Karen Hawkins, Jenny Clark, Vicky Ferrier, Shelli Connon, Dennett Roby, Sandy Pinkerton, Missy Wolfe. Eleventh-Alicia Hackathorn, Kari Boley, Kristy Hupp, Nancy Richardson, Betty Wells, Lanna Klein, Leslie Moore, Liz Carpetner, Michelle Bills, Libby Murray, Angie Stuart. 78 Tri-Hi-Y (far left) Karen Hawkens trying to play innocent after pouring ice down Carla Lauderman's back, (top left) Lisa caught sampling the wares as Lori looks on. (top right) Lori and Lisa keeping the doorway to Mrs. Lewis' room clear of intruders, (above) Students congregating during a meeting, (bottom left) The Bad Girls sit together at meeting. Tri-Hi-Y 79 Art club earns awards, praise Pencil Palette a new club at S.M.H.S. has been on the move. Workshops and seminars at Glenville, exhibits and showings at the Grand Cen- tral Mall, Glenville, Salem College, and Mt. Wood Park were just a few of the many things this very ac- tive club did in 79. Pencil Pallette also helped sponsor a dance in February and donated bulletin boards for Spirit Week and Christmas. Helping this new club to a good start was Mrs. Susan Lewis with assistance from president Mindy Truex, vice president Kay Flowers, secretary Mark Hays, and treasurer Ron Felter. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB First—Carron Smith, left Lynch, Paul Reed. Second—Jeff Higgens, Mary Gregory, Liz Carpenter, Kent Pritchard. Third-Ken Smith, Wiley Elliot, Barbara Moore, Patsy Bradley. r M-tffvs CLASS U rRW( PENCIL PALETTE Benita Klein, Danetta Roby, Lynn Pryor, Priscilla Lobis, Robin First—Ronny Felter, Mindy Truex, Mark Hays, Kay Flowers, Larry Morgan. Taylor. Second-Mrs. S. Lewis, Patsy Bradley, Alicia Hackathorn, 80 Photography, Art Camera bugs organize club (top left) Two onlookers feel that maybe they are Going Bananas , (top right) The S.M.H.S. Art Department displayed their art work at Grand Central Mall in March, (above) An art exhibit is always a nice place to browse. Photography club is for the camara bugs of our school. Plans were made early in the year to sell plastic yearbook covers with hopes of making enough for a new camara. Finally the covers came, but the money was donated to the yearbook fund. The Photography club also helped sponsor a dance in February. Leading the club was Miss Krista Anderson with assistance from president Carron Smith, vice president Jeff Lynch, and secretary-trea- surer Paul Reed. Photography. Art 81 (First) Miss Hannah Holm, Barbara Canterbury, Kris Bullman, Alicia Hackathorn, Kaki Reckard, Lisa McFarland, Tina Riggs, Beth Buck, Jo Nicholson, Susan Allman, Mrs. Ann Maston. (Sec- ond) Kristi Hupp, Brenda Taylor, Brenda Smith, Karen Hawkins, Jackie Maidens, Lynn Neely, Carla Lauderman, Lesia Janes, Kelly Maston, Melody Malone. (Third) Ann Shingleton, Vickie Shull, Cynthia Brammer, Kari Boley, Tina Lowther, Darla Maston, Patty Storts, Lisa Lamp, Abby Busch, Melissa Cantwell, Lynn Shearen. (Fourth) Peggy Campbell, Libby Murray, Clara Williams, Angie Stuart, Kathy Baily, Liz Riggs, Sandy Pinkerton, Sherry Dearth, Missy Dennis, Karen Maston, Millie Powell. (Fifth) Vickie Byrd, Bernice Wolfe, Tammy Heflin, Sheryl Malone, Angie Gaspers, Becky Ferguson, Jammie Gault, Jane Adams, Roberta Clovis, Ginnie Ferrier, Lisa Holpp, Kay Flowers. (Sixth) Debbie Lauder- man, Jaryl Carpenter, Kathleen Gessner, Heidi Ruckle, Deanne Billingham, Sheilia Beaver, Mindy Truex, Shelli Connon, Elaine Brannon, Betty Jo Hall. (Seventh) Sherry Rice, Tammy Maston, Brenda Bills, Kyra Hall, Barbara Flowers, Marsha Wince, Fran Williams, Lora Park, Lisa Robison. Signs, cheers highlight club The Pep Club gave their support to the Blue Dev- ils at all athletic events during 79. The 73 members helped out during spirit week by making signs and posters to put up in the halls and in the gym. Sponsoring the club were Mrs. Ann Maston and Miss Hannah Holm. Officers were president Lisa McFarland, vice president Tina Riggs, secretary Kaki Reckard, and treasurer Kris Bullman. 82 Pep, Key Club (First) Andy Snyder, Deano McNeil, left Blauser, Bill Long. (Sec- ond) Mr. Mike Crutchfield, Theron Bullman, Jim Powell, Fred White, Brad Ballard, Steve Nichols, Kevin Miller, Rick Lancian- ese, Dave Gessner, Terry Carpenter, David Tawney, Joe Webb, Steve Simminton. (Third) Frank Billingham, Denny Heldreth, Ed James, Richard Rogen, Harry Gene Morgan, John Miller, John Efaw, Mike Hanlin, Dwight Davis, Dwayne Ross. (Above) Bill Long and Rick Lancianese get ready for a meeting. (Left) Pep Club watch on as the Blue Devils play. Key Club assists county The S.M.H.S. Key Club, under the leadership of Mr. Mike Crutchfield, is basically an organization dedicated to the service of the area. On the surface about the only thing the Key Club is recognized for is the farsical induction ceremony, but the real Key Club goes much deeper. The Key Club participates in the Christmas parade, provides a Christmas Party for residents of the Colin Anderson Center, sells cokes at basketball games, helps with the blood- mobile and have been called on several times to as- sist various organizations throughout the county. Key Club placed second in the Achievement Award, Bronze Division. Bill Long was chosen to represent the W.V. District in the International Key Club Convention and was also selected Out- standing Lieutenant Covenor. Steve Simmonton was elected the 79-80 Lieutenant Govenor for Divi- sion Two. Officer for 79 were president Jeff Blauser, vice president Andy Cosper, secretary Bill Long, trea- surer Deano McNeil. Pep, Key Club 83 (First) Vicky Ferrier, Tammy Coplin, Millie Powell, Mrs. Maston. (second) Sheila Childers, Elizabeth Miller, Brenda Smith, Angela Cox, jody Cox, Robin Coker, Bonnie Hicks, Sheila Beaver, Sandy Pinkerton, Lisa Holpp. (Third) Sherri Dearth, Missy Dennis, Kris Bullman, Liz Riggs, Peggy Campball, Kathy Bailey, Kathy Hanlin, julie Bullman, Trena Byers. (Fourth) Paige Bills, Lisa Kirkbride, Deanne Billingham, Sherri Rice, Jennifer Carpenter, Barbara Moore, Sherri Rea, Karen Maston, Penny Prim. GAA—a club for learning G.A.A. is a club of individual choice. G.A.A. is an association that was formed for fun and to learn ba- sic rules of sports. G.A.A. is run soley by its members. They choose what they want to do. This club is not a community server. The officers for 79 are president, Millie Powell; Vice president, Tammy Coplin; and secretary-trea- surer, Vicky Ferrier. 84 GAA, FCA (First) Rick Lancianese, Jimmy Wolfe, Mr. Jerry Rea. (Second) Dirk Oldfield, Jimmy Powell. (Third) Terry Carpenter, John Steele. (Fourth) Ray Flowers, Larry Joe Steele. F.C.A. Club sells firewood, hotdogs For those of you wondering, the FCA stands for Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes. This Christian organization was established at S.M.H.S. by coach )erry Rea to better our athletes. In the past year FCA has sold firewood during the winter and hot- dogs at the home basketball games. Officers for 79 were president Chuck Wright, vice president Terry Carpenter, secretary Jimmy Wolfe, and treasurer Larry Joe Steele. GAA, FCA 85 (First) Jennifer Efaw, Mindy Truex. (Second) Vicki Cox, Robin Morgan, Mrs. Helen Weber, Suzan Bailey, Jenny Douglas, Ve- ronica Ferrier. 86 Office, Library aids (First) Mrs. Jackie Carpenter, Mrs. Betty Bailey, Debbie Lauder- man, Lynn Neely, Marsha Wince. (Second) Sherri Janes, Lisa Stewart, Susan Allman. (Third) Alfaretta Cox, Tammy Maston, Betty Wells. (Fourth) Tina Riggs, Rita Steele, Vera Skinner. (Fifth) Barbara Garrison, Vicki Shull. (Sixth) Kim Gault, Marsha Garri- son, Brenda Smith. (Seventh) Jenny Clark, Shelli Connon, Vicky Ferrier, Mary Gregory, Denette Roby. Students lend a hand Office aids help Mrs. Betty Bailey and Mrs. )ackie Carpenter by pass- ing out bulletins, running off material for teachers, and run general er- rands for Mr. Allman, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Ryan. Library aids help Mrs. Helen Weber by checking books in and out and doing other things related to the library. Office, Library aids 87 Choir hjoyment sings out for and pleasure I The SMHS Concert Choir, under the direction of Mr. Dan Allman, pro- vides students with a chance to voice their interest in music. Daily re- hearsals led to two traditional concerts, the Singing Christmas Tree and the Spring Concert. The Singing Christmas Tree was held December 15, at 8 p.m. in the audi- torium. Soloists were Shelli Connon, Barbara Flower, Kyra Hall, and Jeff Bernard. The 52 choir members sang both modern and traditional Christmas songs. Music was provided by Kevin Miller, Patty Storts, Johnna Fitzpatrick, Kari Boley, Beth Buck and Troy Snyder. The Spring Concert was held May 24 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Melodies by the Beach Boys and Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band were presented. The choir also sang a group of American hymns and did Brahms Motet 74 in German. Soloists were Kevin Miller, Tina Miller, Jeff Bernard, Kari Boley, Deano McNeil, Steve Ruckle, David Carpenter, Shelli Connon and Johnna Fitzpatrick. Musical accompaniment was given by Kevin Miller, Kari Boley, Troy Snyder, Jeff Blauser, Harry Gene Morgan and Tim Reed. (Top) Troy Snyder concentrates on his piano playing. (Above) Susan Allman, Terri Clegg, and Kyra Hall harmonize. 88 Choir Blue Devil Band It's worth it to be great The bandsmen of the class of 79 will always re- member the special person who graduated with them. For 17 years, from August 1962 until June 1979, Harold C. Davis dedicated his efforts and time to the interests of the band; to educate and expose the students to new opportunities and ideas. Mr. Davis received his B.S. and M.S. degree in Music Education from Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York. Mr. Davis began his music career with four years in the military band, and 20 years as band di- rector at Ansted, W. Va. In the past 17 years at SMHS, Mr. Davis and the band have maintained a high standard of excellency and reputation as one of the best. Area appearances have included the Marietta Band-o-rama, the Black Walnut Festival at Spencer, and the Ohio University Band Day. Annual public appearances have been the Forest Festival in Clarksburg, and Band Day at WVU. Since Mr. Davis has been in charge of the band, trips have been made to Toronto, Canada in 1964, Chicago in 1967, and Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1970. The latest trips made by the Blue Devils have been to Miami, Florida in 1973 and Geauga Lake, Ohio in 1976. The Blue Devil Band director, Harold C. Davis, as he appeared at his last concert, April 27. (Below) Comprising the 78-79 band staff are (first) Jeff Blauser, Dan Weber, Steve Ruckle, and Harry Gene Morgan. (Second) Mr. Davis, Libby Mur- ray, JoAnn Eddy, Scot Rea, and Eileen II- lar. (Third) Brenda Bills, Peggy Camp- bell, )ohn Bradfield, and Dave Gessner. 90 Band (Above) The St. Marys Band at their annual spring concert, April 27, under the direction of Mr. Harold C. Davis. (Left) Leading the band as Drum Major during his senior year is jeff Blauser. (Above right) The banner which precedes the band in all parades and other public appearances is displayed above the stage dur- ing the concert. Band 91 (Above) Stepping out in front of the band during the football season and parades are majorettes Eileen I liar, Debbie Lauder- man, Lanna Klein, Kathy Hanlin, Mindy Truex, Benita Klein, Mar- sha Wince, and joAnn Eddy. Not pictured is alternate majorette Lora Park. (Right) Mr. Davis practices his solo, the theme song from the movie The One and Only during a quiet moment be- fore the concert. (Below) Although public appearances for the 78-79 season were at a minimum, members of the Devilaires Stage Band held practices regularly. They are (first) Lanna Klein, Kari Boley, and Kristi Hupp. (Second) Jeff Blauser, Lisa Kirkbride, Ronnie Hall, Scott Hall, Eddie James, and Libby Murray. (Third) Jerry Hall, Jack Waugh, Scott Rea, Dan Weber, and Mr. Davis. 92 Band (Above left) Performing a trombone trio presentation of Brass Brilliante is Brad Ballard, Dave Gessner, and Libby Murray. (Above right) Troy Snyder supervises the stage lighting and gen- eral setup. (Left) Kari Boley plays Strawflower, a saxaphone solo arranged for concert band. (Below) Noted as one of the best colorguard staffs in recent years at SMHS is Libby Murray, Peggy Campbell, Fran Williams, Sandy Pinkerton, Patty Storts, Traci Snyder, and Terri Clegg. Band 93 (Above right) Mr. Davis explains a diffi- cult rhythm to the flute section. (Above) Fran Williams of the colorguard fastens the crossbelt of her uniform before the spring concert. (Right) The trumpet and percussion sections rehearse in the bandroom during an after school practice. 94 Band (Above) The last seniors of the St. Marys High School Blue Devil Band to perform under the direction of Harold C. Davis are (first) Debbie Lauderman, Eileen War, Jenny Doug- lass, Lanna Klein, Brad Ballard, Jeff Blauser, Mindy Truex, and Stephanie Waugh, (sec- ond) Alice Fox, Jenny Clark, Liz Carpenter, Libby Murray, John Bradfield, Dave Gessner, Dan Weber, and JoAnn Eddy, (below) Sandy Pinkerton, Kathy Hanlin, Peggy Campbell, Libby Murray, Trena Byers, Lisa Kirkbride, and Brenda Smith. ! Band memories are cherished Band 9S National Honor Society (Right) National Honor Society members for 1978-79 were (first) Sandy Pinkerton and Liz Carpenter. (Second) Jeff Blauser, Dan We- ber, and Dave Gessner. (Below) Students chosen to represent St. Marys in Presidential Classroom for Young Americans in Wash- ington, D.C. were (first) Beth Buck and Missy Neely, (second) Bill Long and David Tawney. Presidential Classroom % Awards Spanish Honorary I c CTO D o o5 a ’ D —T Q- n 0 D CTQ ■n 0 ( — o' D 5L c-n rD 3. d’ su 01 (Above left) Members inducted into the Spanish Honor- ary were (front to back) Troy Snyder, Debbie Heldreth, Betty Wells, Bill Long, and David Tawney. At left is Miss Hannah Holm, advisor. (Above right) Winner of the 1979 Hugh O'Brien Award, annually presented to an out- standing sophomore, was Kari Boley. (Above) Beth Buck competed for the Congressional Seminar Award. (Left) Members of the TV Honor Bowl were (first) Dan Weber, Sandy Pinkerton, and Jeff Blauser, (second) Tim Hart and Rick Lancienese. -TV Honor Bowl Awards 97 Valedictorian Bausch Lomb Science Award__________Salutatorian American Cyanamid Science Award DAR Good Citizenship Award Elks Teen of the Month John Phillip Sousa Band Award (Above left) Peggy Garrison holds the plaque that bears the names of past valedictorians. (Above right) Dave Gessner accepts congratulations from Mr. Ryan for his many awards. (Right) Members of the 1978- 79 Science Honorary are jeff Blauser, Dave Gessner, Dan Weber, Kevin Miller, Rick Lancianese, Sandy Pinkerton, and Steve Nichols. Science Honorary 98 Awards Mathematical Association of America (Top) Recognition is extended by Mrs. Etta Miller (center), of the Math De- partment to the national contest winners Tim Hart, third place, Sandy Pinker- ton, first place, Kevin Miller, third place, and Steve Nichols, second place. (Left) junior Bill Long receives a certificate from Miss Holm as winner of the WV Foreign Teachers Assoc. Achievement Award in Spanish. (Above) Out- standing Art students are shown with Mrs. Lewis, art teacher. Spanish Award Awards 99 PRT Honors (Right) Receiving recognition for their achievements at the PRT Vocational Center are Kelly Templeton, who placed first statewide in the field of activities reporting, and Andrea Cunningham, who placed second in the field of clerical typist. (Below) Taking their pledge as the new inductees of the 1979-BO Science Honorary are Missy Neely, Bill Long, Beth Buck, Frank Billing- ham, and Andy Snyder. Science Honorary 100 Awards Black Walnut Festival Princess (Above left) Kathy Bailey was chosen by the St. Marys Women's Club as the 1978-79 entrant in the Black Walnut Festival held annually in Spencer, W.Va. (Above) Carron Smith competed for the title of Miss Teen W.Va. The pag- eant was an event of )une, 1979. (Left) Lanna Klein, St. Marys' jr. Miss, vied for the state title in a pageant held in Princeton, W.Va. W.Va. Jr. Miss Contestant Awards 101 'Lights, camera, action' Music, you ready? Ready on the set? Camera, taping on the count of three. One, two, tnte§pd hat comment is given daily by Mr. Ludfotd to beginribe show, The Dev- ils Den. Broadcasting a weeklyvterevision show which piuncements, and the includes interviews menu, is the task club members worl? eramen, produce personalities. At the outsetW ai equipped witl a, tried Media Club. The ing as soundmen, cam- rs, as well as television the rem, ber the cl first faser. V-1as another vievw witl technical problems tl school was only partially However, in November feceived sets. Also in Novem- criased another camera and their lows a camera to be switched for interrupting the taping. Due to club did not tape any shows dur- ing January. This month was spent in adding segments to Devils Den and planning new shows. In March, 1979, WWVU television visited the set of Devils Den and taped segments of the show. The seg- ments were then broadcast over Mountain Scene Tonight. (Above) Students involved in the media class are (first) Mr. Ludford, advisor, Doug Williams and Bob Yetman. (Second) Tim Hart, Lisa McFarland, Steve Nichols, Carron Smith, and Jeff Powell. (Third) Larry Taylor, Tina Riggs, Keith Betts, and Mary Gregory. (Right) Mr. Ludford leds a helping hand to the production of the show. 102 Media (Left) Doug Williams acts as cameraman for the day's taping. (Middle) Doing a rush job on the background is Lisa McFarland, Tina Riggs, and Larry Taylor. (Below left) Assembled for the taping of the segments for ''Mountain Scene Tonight is Mary Lucille DeBerry of WWVU, Mr. Ludford, and Mr. Alfred, Assistant Superintendent. (Below) Clothed in costumes of Ceasar's day is Tim Hart and Steve Nichols reading the morning announcements. Media 103 (above left) Carron Smith focuses in on the action as director Tim Hart overlooks the sound, (above right) Tina Riggs works on a new set design, (center) Bob Yetman, Larry Taylor, and Lisa McFarland listens to last minute instructions, (right) Larry Taylor and Lisa McFarland relax before they go on the air. 104 Media (top) Mr. Ludford gives the final clue for the production to start, (center) Lisa McFarland films )eff Powell while he states his sports opinions, (left) Mr. Al- fred watches as the WWVU representa- tives observes the Media class at work. Media 105 Deadlines mean long hours Rushed deadlines, late hours, and writer's cramps are all a very familiar part of being a journalism stu- dent at SMHS. For most of the newspaper and yearbook staff members, it has been two long years packed with learning experiences. From the first published article in the newspaper to the very last layout in the yearbook, there was constantly some- thing to do and something to learn. With a staff of approximately 10 students the school newspaper. The Argus, got its start as first paper in several years at SMHS to appear at the end of each month. Regardless of occasional outdated stories and too-dark pictures, the paper won the approval of many students and teachers alike. Adding still another new touch to the journalism publications was the decision to make the 79 Purple and Gold edition a fall delivery book. Never- theless, despite criticism on various aspects of the contents and the delivery date, there are numerous advantages and improvements available with the fall delivery book (Above left) Troy Snyder, advertising editor for the P G, draws layouts. (Above right) For Carron Smith, advertis- ing for the Argus means endless tele- phoning. (Right) The Argus staff for 78- 79 is (first) Carron Smith, ad editor, Liz Carpenter, asst, editor, Lanna Klein, edi- tor-in-chief, and Betty Wells, feature edi- tor. (Second) Mary Gregory, exchange editor, Tobey Nichols, reporter. Miss An- derson, advisor, Kaki Reckard, news edi- tor, and Steve Nichols, sports editor. 106 Journalism (Above left) Staff of the P G are (first) Carron Smith, Michelle Farris, Kent Prit- chard, Larry Steele, Terry Bailey, and Steve Nichols. (Second) Veronica Fer- rier, Lanna Klein, Betty Wells, Miss An- derson, Mary Gregory, Liz Carpenter, and Troy Snyder. (Above right) Lanna Klein finishes a layout for the awards section. (Middle left) Liz Carpenter gives advice to Steve and Tobey Nichols. (Above) Sportswriter Tim Hart goes ape under pressure. (Left) A group ef- fort is made towards the sports section. Journalism 107 Reporters travel to NYC (Top) Chaperoning for the trip was Eve Harmer, Krista Anderson and Shirley Long. (Middle right) Ruth Cordon, movie star, was stopped by Kent Prit- chard, Eve Harmer and B tiv (Right) Bill Long, (Re next Steve Marti entertains at the AiipUft. (lai Chinatown was a stop doing the tour o NYC 108 Journalism trip Thirteen St. Marians departed March 15 to attend the Colum- bia Scholastic Press Convention at Columbia University in New York City. After leaving Wood County Airport, the group stopped over in Pittsburg. From there, the flight was scheduled non-stop to New York, but an emergency at La Guarda Inter- national Airport forced the plane to Newark, New Jersey. After a bus ride, the group se- cured taxis to get to the Sherton City Squire Hotel. That evening the thirteen travelers attended the Rockettes' Easter Show and the movie, The Promise at Ra- dio City Music Hall. Friday brought the 9-5 class session at the seminar. Students attended class on writing, lay- out, cartoning and yearbook. Night life for Friday included dinner at Mama Leone's and a tour of the Empire State Building. Saturday was tour day as the group visited Chinatown, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Wall Street and Macy's. To high- light the trip, the group went to see Neil Simon's play Chapter Two . Sunday March 18 the journalists returned home some- what exhausted, but contented. (Top left) Lanna Klein and Betty Wells call friends from Chinatown, (top left) Kent Prit- chard enjoys a four course meal at Mama Leone's, (middle) The Library of Columbia University housed yearbook and newspaper from high school throughout the U.S. (above) Attending the convention were j. Hamilton, B. Wells, G. Heflin, S. Long, K. Prit- chard, L. Klein, (second) D. Roby, E. Harmer, T. Hart, L. Carpenter, B. Klein, B. Long. Journalism trip 109 Senior Class Plav Applause says it all (Above right) Student director Lisa Stewart assists Mrs. Bradfield in the production of the class play. (Above left) The cast of The Curious Savage is (first) Betty Wells, Sherri Janes, Lisa McFarland, Jason Powell, Liz Carpenter, Brenda Smith, and Kathy Bailey. (Second) Dan Weber, Jeff Blauser, Troy Snyder, Kevin Miller, and Jeff Powell. (Left) Mrs. Savage receives a stinging lec- ture from an irritated step-son, Titus, played by Jeff Blauser. 110 Senior Class Play On March 24,1979, the senior class of St. Marys High School presented The Curious Savage, a comedy by John Patrick. The play concerns the dealings of an elderly woman, Mrs. Savage, and the attempts of her step- children to wrangle $25 million from her, which was left to her by her late husband. Mrs. Savage is placed in an institution for the mentally insane where she meets Fairy May, Florence, Hannibal, Jeff, and Mrs. Paddy, who are residents in the asy- lum. With the help of her new friends, Mrs. Savage gets rid of her stepchildren, and with her $25 mil- lion, leaves the asylum, free for the rest of her life. The play was heralded as the finest SMHS produc- tion in several years. The play was directed by Mrs. Ann Bradfield. A (above left) The fortune-hunting stepchildren of Mrs. Savage are played by (first) Kathy Bailey, (second) Jeff Powell and Jeff Blauser. (Above) Suspicious eyes are turned on Mrs. Paddy as the missing fortune remains a mystery. (Right) Kathy Bailey portrays the selfish, self-centered Lilly Belle, Mrs. Savage's stepdaughter. Senior Class Play 111 (Above) Fairy May, played by Sherri Janes, gazes at her reflection in a mirror. (Above right) Jeff Powell, as Samuel Savage, looks baffled by the sudden turn of events. (Right) One of the younger residents of the asylum is Florence, who is played by Liz Carpen- ter. (Below) Mrs. Savage and her new friends read the newspa- per accounts of her selfish stepchildrens mishaps. 112 Senior Class Play (Above left) Kevin Dr. Emmett Miller displays a newspaper account of Mrs. Savage's escapades. (Above right) Troy Snyder, as Hannibal, portrays a frustrated musician patient in the institution. (Above) Dr. Emmett attempts to persuade Mrs. Paddy to tell where the money is hidden. (Right) Mrs. Savage's teddy bear plays an obscure but very important part in the plot of the play. Senior Class Play 113 Juniors present three act play The stage of Rosenlieb Auditorium was con- verted into the living room of a suburban middle class family for the Junior Class Play, Time Out for Ginger. Ten juniors presented the three act play written by Ronald Alexander. The play, under the direction of Mrs. Ann Bradfield, was a comedy about a tomboy and her dream to play high school football. During the course of the play. Ginger realizes that playing foot- ball and being a girl at the same time are not compatible. Rehearsals for the production began over a month before the May 12 performance. Night after night of practices, walking right, talking right and going over scenes until 11 p.m. became a daily rit- ual for the cast members. After all the lines were memorized, the cast concentrated on techniques, expressions and movement on stage. Finally, the cast and production crew were ready for their stage debut. Backstage, there was an aura of excitement. The smell of make-up, the ruffle of changing clothes and last minute jitters were all present. Hours and hours of work paid off when the curtain opened. Student participating in the comedy were Fran Williams, Bill Long, Beth Buck, Susan Allman, Mar- sha Wince, Barbara Flower, Jimmy Powell, David Tawney, Andy Snyder, Kent Pritchard, Vicky Ferrier, and Ronald Miller. Lighting and sound crew con- sisted of Troy Snyder, Wiley Elliott and Steve Simonton. A (Top) Flats, furniture and props makes the setting for the Junior Class Play, (right) Mrs. Bradfield, Bill Long and Beth Buck wait for the play to begin. 114 Junior Class Play (Left) The Caro! family was portrayed by Beth Buck, Marsha Wince, Fran Wil- liams, Barbara Flowers and Bill Long, (below left) Director Mrs. Bradfield and student director Vicky Ferrier make last minute plans and changes before the curtain opens, (below) Kent Pritchard, Susan Allman, David Tawney, Jimmy Powell and Andy Snyder added their tal- ents to the play. junior Class Play 115 (Top right) Bob Maston and Gene Smith show their dancing abilities at the Prom, (far above) Bob Vetman and Abby Busch take time out just to relax and talk, (above) Tony Pritchard and Tina Miller enjoy just sitting and watching others dance, (right) The dance floor was en- joyed by all who were at the prom. 116 Prom Students enjoy South Seas Approximately 200 people danced to the sounds of Ovation at the annual Junior-Senior prom May 19. Voo-doo heads, coconuts and palm trees car- ried out the South Seas theme, as well as water- melon boats and tropical fruitpunch The Junior Class spent several evenings the week before preparing and decorating for the formal. Multi-colored crepe-paper streamers adorned the gym ceiling, high lighted by a large, revolving mir- rored ball suspended in the center. Peggy Campbell and Dennis Sole were crowned prom queen and king. They were presented small memorable tokens. Prom 117 (Right) Marsha Wince and Brad Ballard sit and relax after dancing, (below) Ev- eryone dances to the beat of a new song. 118 Prom (Left) Ovation from Zanesville played for the prom, (below left) Sheri janes and Rick Lancianese wait for prom pictures to be taken, (below right) Chaperones Judy Webb, judy Ballard, Ralph Miller and Judy Powell enjoy themselves at the prom. Prom 119 More than just 79 in ... sports 120 Sports division To have a successful athletic program it takes a lot of determination from coaches and players and hours of hard grueling workouts. For it is written in Genesis 3:19, “In the sweat of thy face, shalt thou eat bread. Only by total devotion to the sport by the indi- vidual can success, no matter how great or small, be achieved. Sometimes it means getting home from practice late and having to eat a cold meal by yourself. Then again the price of glory can be hav- ing to put up with cutting remarks when you lose. But all the inconveniences, all the insults, all the fun times sacrificed seem as nothing when all the dedi- cation pays off. As for the athletic program at St. Marys High, the athletes have the determination. The coaches have it. The student body backs them all the way. And someday, St. Marys is going to receive the recogni- tion due to a school of its calibre because of its ath- letic program, the best in the state. (lop) Coach Webb explains his strategy to the )V lean, (left) Mike Hanlin passes off with a determinate look, (above) Cheer- leaders show their enthusiasm during a time out. Sports division 121 78 track takes State The 1978 track season was rougher than usual, because every team was trying to take the state title away from the Blue Devils. At every track meet, the boys defended their title. Pulled muscles, late practices, aching legs, and running in the rain, the cold and the heat are just a few of the things the runners had to go through to become state champions two years in a row. The total hours a week the tracksters spent in practice was approximately 12. The hard work showed when the team placed first in the Fairmont In- vitational. Their third place finish at Wheeling Park was also a sign of their work. At Shadyside Invitational the team came home with a fifth place trophy. Second place at Poca was just another stepping stone for the State Meet. Winning the LK showed that the team was on their way to State once again. (above) Kevin Taylor running anchor leg in State competition, (right) Vernon Tay- lor rounds final turn in the two mile run. (far right) Paul Reed coming out of the blocks running the 220 sprint. 122 78 track (Top) Larry Taylor paces himself ahead of his opponents. (Above) Dirk Oldfield starts to relax after his hand off. (Top) Vernon Taylor brings in a strong second. (Above) Paul Reed fights for a winning jump. 124 78 Track 1978 State champions (first) J. Wolfe, P. Reed, V. Taylor, K. Taylor, T. Reed, (second) L. Taylor, L. Haddox, D. Taylor, C. Smith, J. Blauser, S. Ruckle, (third) A. Snyder, J. Dennis, K. Timmons, D. Oldfield, j. Powell, C. McKnight, (fourth) S. Jemison, R. Ginter, D. Hendrickson, B. Rea, T. Nichols, S. Byers, G. Heflin, (fifth) F. Mulenix, D. Prim, B. Vetman, T. Northrop, K. Miller. 78 Track 125 (right) Greg Wilson scrambles to gain yardage, (below) Coach Winter looks forward to 78 season, (middle) Paul Reed downed by fleet-footed Magnolia Blue Eagle, (bot- tom) Devil player struggles valliantly towards goal line. Devils end season with 2 wins 'Jhe 197� football season came to St. Marys with more hope than ex- pectation. At the end of the year the Blue Devils sported a 2-7-1 record. The Blue Devils started off their season with a 20-6 victory over the Harrisville Gators. This would be the first of only two victories for the Devils. Their second win was at home when they downed the Wirt County Tigers 12-6. The third outing for the Blue Devils proved unsuccessful. The Blue Devils were the foes of the Yellowjackets, with Spencer at 27 and St. Marys 12. St. Marys Blue Devils traveled to Frontier for the fourth game of the season. The Devils returned home with a 0-0 score. The halfway mark of the season saw the Devils belted by the Paden City Wildcats with a 30-0 loss. Williamstown Yellowjackets upended the Blue Devils with the Yellowjackets 30 and the Blue Devils 14. A rainy Homecoming night was the setting for the Blue Devils' fourth and most emotional loss: Calhoun Red Devils were victorious with a 30-13 win over the Blue Devils. It has been said that the Blue Devils were the ones in the dog house when they fell 15-6 to the Dod- dridge Bulldogs, (continued on page 128) Devils pul the hurls on Blue Eagles. Football 127 Devils end season ... (continued from page 126) Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, their season didn't end the way it be- gan. They had yet another loss under their belt when they returned home from New Martinsville. The Magnolia Eagles flew right over the Devils with a 42-6 score. The Blue Devils ended their season with a 20-12 loss with the Tucker County Panthers. 128 Football (top) Mike Hanlin gains yardage before being tackled, (middle) Devils take down Magnolia Eagle, (left) Devils pre- pare for season opener with pre-game warm-up. Football 129 Golfers tee-off to successful year For those of you who think golf is a relaxing, stimulating sport played by rich, old men during the weekend; you're right. But don't be deceived by this fact because the 79 Blue Devil golf team had great strength and depth with only nine players on the squad. Among these nine, Dan Weber took responsi- bility and leadership as captain and continued lead- ing the squad with blazing low scores and often medalist honors in key matches. Also contributing to the cause were Jim Wolfe and Larry joe Steele. These Juniors followed Weber in the line of scoring and allowed them to finish the season with a winning record. Rounding out the squad were four sophomores who saw quite a bit of action during the year. These four will be the bulk of next years team. Two of these players were starters for most of the year. Doug Williams and Mark Stuyvesant added their talent and skills of the game to back the team record. In years to come, Dwight Davis and Wiley Elliot will apply their skills and carry on the tradition of a winning season. The man behind the scene of this years team was Mr. Jim Crutchfield. Even though it was his first year of coaching, Mr. Crutchfield lead the Devils to a third place finish in the LKC tournament, and a third place finish in the Region 4 tournament. Their sea- son record was 26 wins—14 losses. (top) Mark Stuyvesant tees off at the local golf course, (above left) Larry Joe Steele, had the honor of playing in the match held in Clarks- burg this year, (above right) Jim Wolfe was an important asset to the team throughout the year. 130 Coif (top left) Doug Williams tees off for the first hole, (top right) Sophomore Dwight Davis is determined to better his average, (left) Steve Simmonton works his way through the course for a good score, (above) Everyone has their own style on the course Dan Weber shows his style. 0 dtluLAJU ■fab Golf 131 Girls place second in state (top) Mindy Truex, Bonnie Hicks, Judy Cox and Kris Bullman put their strength together to run the 440 relay, (above) Senior Lisa McFarland fights her way over the hurdles to better her time, (right) Glenda Taylor gets loosened up to run as Alfaretta Cox and Heidi Ruckle wait for their own events. 132 Girls Track Coach Ann Maston came to St. Marys in 1975. In the four short years she has been here, Maston has improved the quality of the girls track team. On the first day of May the girls captured their first LKC crown and later the regional titles. With tracksters qualifying in almost every event, the girls traveled to Huntington May 25 to compete on the state level. Led by Mindy Truex, Glenda and Brenda Tay- lor, Jody Cox, and Sherri Rice, the girls placed sec- ond in the state. Truex received a second in the 100 yard dash and was anchor leg for the 440 relay team which also received a second. Other runners on the 440 relay were Bonnie Hicks, Jody Cox, and Kris Bullman. Glenda Taylor placed sixth in the 880 and third in the mile, while cousin Brenda placed ninth in the two mile. In other running events, Sherri Rice received a sixth in the 440 and the Medly relay team of Bonnie Hicks, Jody Cox, Kris Bullman, and Sherri Rice received a fifth place finish. The only field event participater was Jody Cox who not only set a new school record, but placed second in the state. (top) Kris Bullman tears out of the blocks to start her race, (left) Bonnie Hicks stretches out to complete her leg of the relay, (above) Sherri Rice speeds off to finish the 880 relay, (below) Glenda Taylor Jfc lls in front of the pack to lead the way to fiitf -: victory. Girls Track 133 (Above) Yards in front of her opponents, Mindy Truex crosses the finish line, (above right) Heidi Ruckle paces herself during the last leg of the 880 medley, (right) Seniors Brenda Smith, Lisa McFarland, Mindy Truex and Alfaretta Cox show their appreciation to Coach Ann Maston by presenting their sec- ond place state trophy to her. 134 Girls track (Above left) Alfaretta Cox fights her way to the finish while run- ning the 220 yard dash, (above right) Coach Ann Maston talks about the team's situation with fans, (left) After a long two mile run, Glenda Taylor victoriously crosses the finish line, (above) Kris Bullman receives instructions for the 440 relay at the regional meet. Girls track 135 Year ends 3-18 The 1979 varsity basketball team didn't win any awards or the LKC championship, but they had the unity and drive to keep going when the going got tough. No one likes to come out on the losing end, even though someone has to. But win or lose, St. Marys sported much enthusiasm from the fans. The crowds did not go disappointed, even when the Blue Devils went down in defeat. The main purpose behind all athletics is to give students a chance to express their ability by physi- cal competition, and this year's Blue Devil basket- ball program did just that. As the year went on, the players grew closer, developing as a complete func- tioning unit as well as developing individuals. For the varsity and junior varsity teams, the year ended on somewhat of a dismal note, season records standing 3-18 and 3-17 respectively. The freshman had a more successful year ending at 8-6 overall. 136 Basketball (top) Dave Gessner goes for a lay-up against Wirt Co. (above) Doug Williams shoots an outside jumper. (top) Devil Mike Hanlin fights for a rebound during Sectional tournament play, (above) Rick Lancianese fights his way for a rebound. Basketball 137 (Above) John Mike McSweeney with an outside jumper, (top right) Paul Reed goes up for an easy two points, (right) Lew Wilson scraps for a loose ball. N 138 Basketball Up for two! (Top) Teammates anxiously await games conclusion, (above) Lew Wilson leading fast break against Wirt Co. (left) Paul Reed goes up for the tip-off. Basketball 139 Baseballers fight to the end After six years of coaching, Dave Wilson and his players are still ending their season with a success- ful record of 19 wins and 5 loses. However, they were beaten in the final game of the sectional tour- nament by Pennsboro 5-3. Seniors Bob Maston, Andy Cosper and Lew Wil- son combined experience and leadership to lead the Devils into another sectional tournament. After defeating the Wirt Co. team and a tough Gilmer Co. team, the Devils fought a losing battle with a fired up Pennsboro team. The Devils had costly errors and a day of bad luck. Although finishing the game on the losing end, the Devils' still looked back on a winning season. Another highlight of the sectional tournament was the honors received by the Devils baseballers. First team All LKC honors were received by junior out-fielder Dave Tawney and sophomore short stop John McSweeney. Sophomore Mike Hanlin and junior Bill Reed were also honored by being chosen for the All Tournament Team. (Top) Bob Maston keeps the Tiger runner alert, (above) The Devils look on hopefully as team mates go up to bat. 140 Baseball (top left) Coaches Wilson and Webb happily discuss the game statistics, (top right) Lew Wilson crosses the plate, beating the throw of the ball, (middle) Teammates encourage pitcher Mike Morrison, (above left) Andy Cosper gets set for the pitch as Lew Wilson and David Tawney observe, (above right) john Hoff cheers team on to victory. Baseball 141 (Top left) Coach Wilson warms the team up before their final sectional game, as Harry Gene Morgan covers throws to home plate, (top center) David Tawney gets ready for the pitch, (above) St. Marys' coaches and players express their congratulation to the vic- torious Pennsboro team, (right) john Mike McSweeney makes a throw to first base. 142 Baseball (Top) Coach Wilson observes relief pitcher Lew Wilson as he warms up. (left) Catcher Harry Gene Morgan attempts to get a Pennsboro player out at home plate, (above) Se- niors Bob Maston, Andy Cosper and Lew Wilson accepts the second place Sectional trophy from Coach Winter and Lambiotte. Baseball 143 144 Wrestling Take-Down! In a small room with mats on the floor and tem- peratures soaring into the nineties lives the Blue Devil wrestlers. Perspiring, bringing every muscle into play, the wrestler learns to master the difficult holds and escapes they will need to defeat their op- ponent. Physical prowess, quickness, and in- telligence are just a few of the attributes needed to compete in the grueling sport of wrestling. The Devils sported a young and relatively unexperienced team which performed beyond all expectations. Graduating no seniors, the team should come back next year experienced and greatly improved. The grapplers sported an ex- cellent 6-6 dual match record. In tournament play sophomore John Miller was the only qualifier for the State Tournament. He qualified by placing sec- ond in the regional tournament. John failed to place in the tournament, but holds the distinction that he is the first sophomore to qualify for the state tour- nament from St. Marys. (top) Ronald Miller in a tough match with a Ravenswood grap- pler, is determined to come out on top. (middle) John Miller at- tempting a reversal, (left) Devil matman adding 6 more points to their total score. Wrestling 145 Boys still among state's best St. Marys came into the 1979 season with high as- pirations for an LKC, Regional and State champion- ship titles, but two out of three's not bad. The strength of this year's track team was the leadership of the seniors. These young men con- sisting of Gene Smith, Jeff Blauser, Bill Rea and Paul Reed put past experience into use to lead the Dev- ils into another winning season. The remaining pressure was carried by Junior Larry Taylor and Sophomore Lee Haddox in the long distance department. The mile and two mile run is their specialty. Although Haddox never de- feated Taylor in the two mile, he came on strong in (top) Both male and female tracksters relax and wait until it's time for their own event, (above) Dirk Oldfield secures his blocks to prepare for his start, (far left) Lee Haddox crosses the finish line after a long mile run. 146 Boys Track the mile in the state champe- tition to take 5th place. Taylor also came on strong in the two mile during the state to take home 2nd place honors. Also aiding to the cause were weight men, senior Bill Rea and sophomore Scott Jemison. Together they added crucial points in key meets and placed high in state competition. Last but not least, we can't forget to mention juniors Andy Snyder and Dirk Old- field. Both are members of the buzzing relay teams and helped qualify the 880 relay team for state competition. With the number of under- classmen in this years squad, the St. Marys track team will be as strong as this years team for many years to come. (top left) Jeff Blauser tears out of the blocks in the 100 yard dash, (top right) Larry Taylor is congratulated by other team members after a good race, (right) John Hashman paces himself in the two mile run. (above) Andy Snyder races races away to complete his leg of the 880 relay. Boys Track 147 (Above) Steve Ruckle crosses the finish line seconds after the winner, (right) The strong St. Marys team took twelve of these trophies during the Wheeling Park Invitational, (below left) After being victorious at the Fairmont Times Invitationals, the team stopped to say hello to Ronald McDonald. 146 Boys track - f-r -flr 3M£� C - -t' v (Above left) Scot jemison heaves a win- ning throw, (above) Bill Rea walks away satisfied after the field events, (left) Se- niors Jeff Blauser, Bill Rea, Gene Smith and Paul Reed present the second place trophy from the state meet to Coach Rea. Millie Powell, Julie Bullman and Sherri Rea listen to crucial instructions of Coach Ann Maston. (The P G staff apologize for the lack of coverage of the girls' basketball team. All the pictures were ruined in a darkroom flood.) Girls have best record ever The 78 girls basketball team had more than just an average team. It was the best team in the history of SMHS. The girls were defeated in their tourna- ment game. But they achieved a record of 15-5 for the season. The girls were coached by Ann Maston and Joe Lambiotte, with the help of Bill Brizendine. Five newcomers combined with five lettermen to make up the team. Four seniors are included on the team. The girls may have had a height problem, but they didn't lack talent. Coach Maston was asked if she could choose an outstanding offensive and de- fensive player of the year. She responded Even though Julie was the highest scorer, it took the rest of the team to assist her. If it wouldn't have been for them, she wouldn't have been successful. The leadership role defensively depended upon the type of defense being played.'' Special honors were received by Julie Bullman and Sherri Rea. They were both chosen for the All- Sectional team. Julie was also chosen for the All- State team. Sherri also received honorable mention for the All-State team. Besides having the best record in the schools' his- tory, the girls helped Julie to break a scoring record. She was the first male or female to score over 1,000 points in a high school career. Representing the St. Marys girls at the LKC North- South basketball game were Kathy Hanlin and Sherri Rea. 150 Girls Basketball Girls play overseas-- June 27,1978 was a red-letter day for Julie Bull- man and Tammy Coplin as these two outstanding basketball players departed for a two-week stay in Munich, Germany. The girls were awarded the opportunity to travel to Germany with the W.Va. All-Stars Basketball Team on a recommendation from SMHS girls' bas- ketball coach, Ann Maston. With Mrs. Maston in charge of the fundraising, it was just a matter of a few short weeks until the needed $2,000 was raised for the trip. The money was solicited from area businessmen and private contributers. The W.Va. team stayed at the Hotel European in Munich, with the girls' time taken up by various sightseeing tours, many hours of basketball practice (top) Tammy and Julie also enjoyed beautiful scenery during their stay in Germany, (middle) Julie passes off during an All-Star game, (lower left) Bullman warms up before a game, (below) The U.S. All-Star team fights for the jump ball. Girls Basketball 1S1 St. Marys Opponent 20 6 Harrisville 12 6 Wirt Co. 12 27 Spencer 0 0 Frontier 0 30 Paden City 14 30 Williamstown 13 30 Calhoun 6 15 Doddridge 6 42 Magnolia 6 20 Tucker Co. (First) ). Renner, B. Cox, K. Bull man, T. Riggs, L. McFarland, B. Buck, K. Reckard, R. McCullough, B. Winter. (Second) S. Powell, K. Winland, B. Rea, P. Reed, D. Sole, K. Timmons, C. Smith, L. Wilson, S. Nichols, C. Wilson. (Third) A. Snyder, ). Powell, T. Bullman, P. Stewart, T. Hashman, S. Sweeney, M. Haddox, B. Reed, D. Oldfield, ). Wolfe. (Fourth) C Smith, T. Carpenter, T. Smith, D. Carpenter, C. Heflin, D. Eddy,). Steele, J. Canterbury, R. Miller. (Fifth) C. Wright, M. Hanlin, ). McSweeney, G. West- brooks, S. Jemison, E. Glaspell, S. Byers,). Wilson, T. Yoho, T. Erb. (Sixth) D. Bennett, T. Nichols, ). Hamilton, M. Britton, B. Barns, T. Northrop, C. Smith, ). Bills, R. Prim, ). Miller, D. Lawton, J. Renner. (Seventh) J. Rea, D. Wilson, M. Webb, B. Auxier, K. Winter. Varsity football St. Marys Opponent 45 18 Wheeling Central 42 18 Buckeye West 36 33 Valley 18 42 Ravenswood 20 36 Fairland, Ohio 15 38 Ripley 12 54 Williamstown 45 36 Harrisville 21 45 Wirt Co. 44 16 Gilmer 42 36 Harrisville 18 45 Williamstown (First) D. Carpenter, R. Miller, S. Newborough, D.R. Eddy, B. Campbell, ). Miller. (Second) S. Ruckle, F. Billingham, P. Powell, J. Rymer, A. Storts,). Higgins. (Third) S. Jemison, B. Barnes, K. Betts, K. Pritchard, P. Bowie, D. Metz, Coach Keith Winter. Varsity wrestling 152 Sports St. Marys Opponent 54 66 Frontier 49 56 Doddridge 58 76 Park, Cath. 75 86 Harrisville 48 59 Sistersville 65 54 Wirt Co. 50 52 Pennsboro 40 70 Magnolia 43 46 Frontier 64 71 Sistersville 49 68 Paden City 37 66 Doddridge 60 82 Park. Cath. 55 78 Williamstown 44 53 Magnolia 55 80 Williamstown 76 61 Wirt Co. 63 55 Harrisville 75 88 Pennsboro 53 75 Paden City SECTIONAL 50 76 Williamstown (Second) Lew Wilson, Jeff Powell, David Tawney, David Cessner, Mike Hanlin, Doug Williams, Rick Lancianese, |ohn Mike McSweeney, Paul Reed, Joe Webb. (First) Coach Mike Webb, Coach Bill Auxier Varsity basketball St. Marys Opponent 63 36 Pennsboro 32 42 Park. Cath. 56 43 Williamstown 81 47 Paden City 68 32 Ravenswood 46 48 Sistersville 40 51 Doddridge 44 43 Tyler Co. 65 49 Pennsboro 25 55 Park. Cath. 58 55 Wirt Co. 68 50 Sistersville 70 51 Paden City 62 63 Tyler Co. 62 23 Harrisville 58 32 Ravenswood 53 49 Wirt Co. 66 22 Williamstown 51 50 Doddridge 58 30 Harrisville SECTIONAL 55 64 Doddridge Captains Julie Bullman, and Kathy Hanlin, Coach Ann Maston, Elizabeth Miller, Alferetta Cox, Kathy Bailey, Sherie Rea, Brenda Taylor, Glenda Taylor, Jennifer Carpenter, Millie Powell, Joe Lambiotte, Bill Brizendine. Girl's basketball St. Marys Opponent 5 2 Gilmer County 11 1 Harrisville 0 1 Parkersburg Catholic 19 5 Parkersburg Catholic 5 1 Ravenswood 3 1 Calhoun 10 5 Sistersville 7 1 Tyler 15 0 Tyler 4 0 Pennsboro 5 4 Ripley 7 6 Williamstown 1 2 Gilmer County 6 3 Wirt 12 2 Doddridge 6 2 Doddridge 7 8 Pennsboro 6 9 New Martinsville 8 5 New Martinsville 15 4 Sistersville 0 2 Calhoun 4 3 Frontier 10 5 Frontier SECTIONAL Gilmer County Wirt 3 5 Pennsboro 3rd place Parkersburg Inv. 5th place Marietta Inv. 1st place LKC 1 st place Regional 2nd place State (First) Harry Gene Morgan, Lew Wilson, Bob Maston, Andy Cosper, Mike Morrison. (Second) Johnny Efaw, David Tawney, Bill Reed, John Hoff, John Mike McSweeney, Mike Britton (Third) Shane Newbrough, Donnie Bennett, Terry Nichols, Bob Barnes, Mike Hanlin. Varsity Baseball (First) Mindy Truex, Lisa McFarland, Alfaretta Cox. (Second) Glenda Taylor, Brenda Tay- lor, Jody Cox, Tina Riggs, Vicki Cox. (Third) Bonnie Hicks, Sherri Rice, Kris Bullman, Robin Coker, Carla Hackathorne, Johnna Fitzpatrick. (Fourth) Coach Ann Maston, An- gela Cox, Kathleen Gessner, Missy Dennis, Heidi Ruckle. Girls Track 154 Teams 1st place Fairmont 4th place Wheeling Park 2nd Place Belpre 3rd place Poca Inv. 5th place Parkersburg Inv. 1st place LKC 1 st place Regional 2nd place State (First) Steve Ruckle, Scott Byers, |ohn Steele, Joe Canterbury, Tim Northrop, Lee Haddox, Dirk Oldfield, Gene Smith, Larry Taylor (Second) Rick Ginter, Matt Bailey, Chuck McKnight, Joe Webb, |oe Dennis, Robert Taylor, David Lawton, John Hashman, Steve Criss, Tim Byers. (Third) Coach Joe Lambiotte, Jeff Blauser, Paul Reed, Bill Rea, Andy Snyder, Scott Jemison, Andy Storts, Mike Cunningham, Robby Prim, Coach Jerry Rea. Varsity Track Coach Jim Crutchfield, Dan Weber, Mark Stuyvesant, Steve Simonton, Doug Williams, Jim Wolfe, Dwight Davis, Larry Joe Steele, Wiley Elliott Varsity Golf Won Gilmer Country Won Ravenswood Won Paden City Won Roosevelt-Wilson Won Harrisville Lost Parkersburg South Lost Parkersburg Won Ripley Lost Ravenswood Lost Spencer Won Sistersville Lost John Marshall Won Sistersville Lost Parkersburg South Lost Harrisville Lost Spencer Won Williamstown Won P. Catholic 3rd LKC Won Paden City 3rd Regional Teams 155 Terry Carpenter, Mike Taylor, Dwight Davis, joe Webb, Doug Williams, Fred White, Terry Nichols, johnny Efaw, Harry Morgan Tommy Hill, Mike Cunningham, David Lawton, Tony Erb, Robbie Prim, john Hoff, Eric Glaspell, jimmy Riggs, Cary Fauss, Matt Bailey, Donnie Harding, Bruce Spiedel. Center, Coach joe Lambiotte. JV basketball Freshman basketball 156 jV, Freshman Basketball Kris Bullman, Kaki Reckard, Lisa McFarland head, Beth Buck, Tina Riggs. Top Alicia Hackathorn. Varsity cheerleaders With the end of school comes summer vacation, but for the SMHS cheerleading troops, it brought thoughts of early morning practices. Miss Hannah Holm took the post of new advisor, and together with the 10 girls chosen as cheerleader, they set to promote spirit through- out the student body in the upcoming school year. The varsity squad concentrated on preparing themselves for summer camp. Malone College in Canton, Ohio saw hundreds of energetic cheerleaders willing to spend four strenous days learning new cheers and pom-pom routines. The tired St. Marys group returned home bringing with them several blue ribbons including one for Squad Unity. With camp behind, they began sharpening their skills and excitement rose as football season and spirit week became prevailent topics of discussion. The JV squad spent their summer practice sessions preparing for football games. New cheers were worded out as well as toning up jumps, thuses, and teamed up with varsity for several activities. JV cheerleaders Top—Susan Allman, middle—)o Nicholson, bottom-Barbara Canterbury Cheerleaders 157 More than 79 in ... advertising (above) Kaki Reckard talks with Miss Holm, (right) left Higgins and Bryon Poling caught during a moment of mischief. 158 Advertising What does it take to be a custodian at St. Marys High School? Well, slaviously it takes hours of hard labor. The custodians must keep both floors of the school building spotless. They work over the holi- days just so students and faculty can have a desir- able place in which to work and learn. Another qualification is to be able to get along with almost anybody. To be able to communicate with the students really helps to build a trusting relationship which can enliven the day. So without further ado, this page is hereby dedi- cated to our loyal and gracious custodians. On be- half of the student body and administration, we thank you for the service you give to our school. (lop) Students sing fight song during pre-game of Spirit Week, (left) Mr. Lambiotte supervises students on car maintenance, (above) Annie Amos and David Hall receive balloons from the Homecoming clowns. Advertising 159 CLOVERDALE Meat Packing Parkersburg DAVIS MOTOR CO. Chrysler Dodge Plymouth Horizon w Woodgrain Trim Second Street 160 Advertising HOURS Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 11 p.m.-l0 p.m. ECONOMY MARKET Located on Cherry St. Owners Doug and Peg Dale HOURS Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.-10 p.m. ipper Sandwiches, Pizza Advertising 161 y CYANAMID The Willow Island Plant of American Cyanamid Company is among more than 200 facilities involved in the manufacture of products for the company's five ma- jor markets, including Agriculture, Medical, Chemicals, Consumer Products and Decorative Building Products. Warren Sandra Hall 684-7772 10-4 C-B SALES ).J. Canterbury Second Street 162 Advertising PHILLIPS PHARMACY William Hammett Jim Phillips Dial-'DRUG' OHIO VALLEY CABLE CO. ENTerprise-9451 ZIDES SPORTS SHOP Part of your team ... From Pee Wee's to Pro's Advertising 163 HIS and HER'S Style Center )an Huffman, Manager NEWPORT LUMBER Newport, Ohio Ralph Hendricks, Owner £nt( ce Grand Central Mall Featuring clothes for the woman with discriminating taste. WESTERN AUTO Ellis, Maxine, Kathy Boyles 684-3838 CENTRAL Drug Store Larry Webb, Owner Professional Building Second Street 164 Advertising CLOVIS Motor Co. William Clovis, Owner 684-2455 For Over 60 Years, More Than Just a Hardware Store Triplett Brothers Robert Powell, Owner hardware appliance furniture 684-3443 Advertising 165 USED CARS coamu nrcm CHEVROLET Frank Deem, Owner Chevy Trucks: Built tough to stay tough. 166 Advertising VARIETY STORE William Clovis, Owner Second Street BROUGHTON BEST WISHES FROM BROUGHTON FOODS COMPANY THE EXTRAORDINARY DAIRY Better milk, ice cream, and dairy products for nearly fifty years” GOLF WORLD THE ESCAPE HATCH ARCADE Complete Family Recreation Center Featuring: 9 HOLE INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF 8 CHAMPIONSHIP BILLIARD TABLES FOOSBALL AIR HOCKEY OVER 40 GAMES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 428-6407 335 GRAND CENTRAL MALL VIENNA. W. VA. FLOWER BASKET Marie Pugh, Owner FTD-TeleFlora CRISS CONCRETE Congratulations Seniors! SWEENEY'S SERVICE STATION )im Sweeney, Owner QUAKER STATE PRODUCTS Riverside Drive Advertising 167 Pt ZOIL COMPANY CRUDE PURCHASES AND TRANSPORTATION Robert L. Chiles 165 Oakwood Ave. Newark. OH 43055 (614) 345-9888 Edward A.Mixer J. Wesley Mossor Parkersburg, WV (304) 422-6565 Compliments of Doctor Jack Waugh George Street H R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE St. Marys BEST WESTERN MOTEL Complete tax service Clay Street Kathryn and Karlton Smith 168 Advertising Compliments of RUTTENCUTTER FUNERAL HOME Harvey H. Hatfield FOOD GIANT Warm Wishes to the CLASS OF ’79 Bob and Betty Cottrill THE H-P STORES JUG Sam Greenwood Newport UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION p O SOX ?40 ST MARYS WV 76170 'We're your Pleasant People Bank' e Pleasants County Bank ■7TT • Idk Advertising 171 172 Advertising TICE BUILDERS General Contracting Bernard Tice, Owner 110 Vi Washington Street St. Marys (304) 684-7933 Advertising 173 NEWPORT IGA Bucky Lee, Manager Independent Grocers Alliance Newport, Ohio Advertising 175 FOR ALL YOUR BANKING NEEDS 401 2nd Street 684-2255 BEN FRANKLIN Discover Ben Franklin We bring variety to life. STANDARD Food Service Hurricane FARM FRESH St. Marys LEO FLOWER Insurance Agency Class of '42 Advertising 177 Compliments of: C.W. RIGGS, INC. St. Marys 178 Advertising WRIGHT'S FARM Marine Sales Trailer Park FRESH St. Marys Belmont Belmont PEOPLES SAVINGS Caring-Our Way of Life. BANK SMHS KEY CLUB 2nd Street Advertising 179 St. Marys AG STORE J S Sales and Service Corner of Washington and Route 2 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brammer i St. Marys St. Marys High School SPANISH CLUB We do it in two languages! Belknap 9tudio Delmar Portraits 1129 19th Street Parkersburg, W. Va. 26101 Tel: 422-0181 Your School Photographer 180 Advertising A MAIN STAR OIL COMPANY___ = CRUDE OIL BUYERS P.O. Box 176 Newport, Ohio 45768 Telephone 614-473-2656 Advertising 181 CRANT-JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB WE SERVE It’s a Matter of Pride. takes pride in producing America's finest class rings, yearbooks, announce- ments, diploma s, caps and gowns, and awards Mike and Steve Posey Motel 79 Office Building Josten's Box 6 Burnsville, W. Va. 26335 Advertising 183 (Right) Star tracksters Larry Taylor and Lee Haddox rest after an exhausting race, (below) Tina Riggs, representing the Junior class, introduces Peggy Camp- bell and Dennis Sole as the Prom King and Queen, (bottom left) Grady Robin- son and Cheryl Bailey enjoy taking a break during the Prom, (bottom right) Officers Kathy Bailey and Libby Murray direct a Student Council meeting. 184 Candids (Left) Bill Brizendine and Larry joe Steele take time out to play a game of chess, (middle left) journalists Lanna Klein and Betty Wells look at the world through rose colored glasses, (bottom left) Miss Hamilton, Sandy Wolfe and Brenda Smith take a moment out from collecting money for Prom pictures, (below) Stu- dent Council members discuss plans for Homecoming, (bottom left) Students take their time while leaving the auditorium. Candids 185 More than just 79 in ... review (above) A host of devils block a punt during the game with Harrisville. (right) Wallflow- ers intent upon activities at the Senior Night Dance. 186 Review This past school year was filled with important events local and worldwide. Early in November the Rev. )im Jones and over nine hundred followers shocked the world with their mass suicide-homo- cide ceremony in Jonestown, Cuayana. December saw Christmas come and go without snow. Finally, 1978 became history. Then to start off 1979, USC defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Oklahoma downed Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Heavy snow kept many schools from opening. Pleasants County schools were closed eight days due to the weather. Iran became the center of the world's attention as the Shah was ousted from power and oil produc- tion was decreased immensely. Gasoline and other petrolium products increased in prices as a result. In February Chinese forces invaded Viet Nam for the purpose of teaching the Vietnamese a lesson. Farmers picketed the US Capitol in Washington DC for days in order to win Congressional support for the American farmer. As the snow began to melt away, some schools on the local scene were forced to close due to high water. By the end of March, four dances had been at St. Marys High. The Prom in May was held in the SMHS gymnasium and everyone who attended en- joyed a pleasant evening of dancing. Then came Graduation ... (top) The Sophomores prepare their float for the parade, (left) Wesley Johnson, Theron Bullman and Andy Snyder study biol- ogy. (above) The SMHS Choir during the performance of the 1978 Singing Christmas Tree. Review 187 Find a place in fashion With fall comes a new school year. With a new school year comes new school clothes. With new school clothes comes different clothing styles and fashion changes. The students of SMHS reported in the month of September, ready to go. Bright new wardrobes adorned the halls. Each day brought a different look, and the latest news was a dressier, defined look. Bangles, scarves, belts and other accesories added to plain shirts to tone them up. Old Man Winter's freezing rains and heavy snows called for heavier clothing. The girls turned to plaid skirts, dressy boots, blazers and woolen sweaters coats for protection. Flannel shirts and bulky V- neck sweaters coupled with thick, straight leg Levis and Wrangler jeans were the most popular form of fashion for the boys. With March came thaws and sunshine, and once again the students of St. Marys adjusted their ward- robe to fit the varying temperatures. Terry cloth T's and sheer printed blouses replaced the winter clothing. High heeled sandals and jeans became a common sight as girls used this style as a casual way of achieving a dressier look. The boys found short sleeve T shirts and thin tailored shirts pro- vided cool comfort. 1979 also brought with it wooden-heeled clogs. This type of shoe became more and more common as the year progressed. The end of the flare leg pant and the birth of a more narrow, tapered look was also a hot fashion change. Sundresses and nice slacks were more prevailant as the year went on. Although students were reaching for a more sleek style, farmer jeans and painter pants were still very much in the scene. In essence, styles played an important role in the students' daily lives. They reached for comfort, as well as a neat appearance and flattering clothing. (Top) Jimmy Powell, in his favorite casual attire, takes a break from his afternoon classes. (Right) Kathy Hanlin and Eileen lllar say, Dressing up can be fun! . 188 Fashion (Top left) jeff Lowther is ready for the night lights in his snazzy disco outfit. (Top right) Relaxing in a silky spring dress is Kaki Reckard. (Above) Reliving the days of Ceasar in home-made togas are Tim Hart and Steve Nichols. Fashion 189 Snow closes County schools .. Pleasants County Schools will be closed today ... became a phrase students of SMHS waited and hoped for during the long winter of 79. Going to bed late and sleeping in became a wel- come way of life for students throughout the Mid- Ohio Valley. Unfortunately for students and teachers, the win- ter, snow days happened nine time in 78 and only eight time in 79. Five days were missed in Jan- uary and three in February. The snow altered the lives of many Pleasants Countians. Many people were stranded in Calcutta, Hebron and Point Lookout. Others were left to venture out on foot either because of fear of the bad roads, or dead car batteries. Snow was not the only barrier that kept people at home. Ice storms and freezing rain also hit the Val- ley causing roads to be completely impassable at time. Due to all the days missed at school, the first se- mester schedule had to be changed. The semester ended a week later to allow students and teachers to prepare for exams. The winter was not as bleak as the weatherman painted it. The winter of 78 blanketed the area with 50.4 inches of snow. In comparison, only 44.6 inches of snow fell this past winter. Even though people were prisoners to the weather, they made the most of it. Snowball fights, sleigh riding, ice skating and nights in front of fire- places highlighted the months of January and February. Pleasants County survived the winter of 79 suc- cessfully without too much hardship. Spring came and everyone's life got back on a regular routine. Now the question is— What will the winter of '80 bring? (Top) The first snow begins to cover the land. (Right) During snow months a four wheel drive is almost a necessity to travel to and from town. (Far right) The hillside along the Narrows sparkle with beauty as the season passes. 190 Winter months (' ; Coach Winter hides out in Miss Anderson's room to relax and read the morning r per. (right) Kent Pritchard runs prints through the dryer to finish them for the Journal- sm Department, (above) Together Jeff Blauser and Lisa Kirkbride play the electric piano during pre-game entertainment, (top left) Clifford and Clarence Smith and Troy Blouir hide out during their lunch. 192 Closing (Top) Sandy Pinkerton lines the Bad Girls ' Lora Parks, Marsha Wince and Fran Williams against the wall, (middle) John Mike McSweeney looks over Chuck Wright's shoulder to read the pa- per while Tony Higgins and Lance Williams on work on home- work. (left) Lisa Stewart and Sherri Janes work running off papers for teachers, (above) Dwight Davis and Kathy Hanlin practice Christmas Carols in Spanish. CLosing 193 (Top) The crowd cheers as the team comes through the band, (middle right) Joe Dennis calls the FFA meeting to or- der. (middle left) Coach Webb shows the basketball teams a few quick moves, (right) The officers of the Tri-Hi-Y listen and take notes as advisor Mrs. Reckard speaks. 194 Closing (Top) Tim Hart and Carron Smith enjoy themselves during the dance, (left) Mark Haddox and Paul Reed hold one of the many trophies won by SMHS atheletes over the years, (above) Mike Hanlin finds a little peace and quiet in the library. CLosing 195 River brings industry, fun The Ohio River plays an important role in St. Marys. It is used for both business and recreation. Barges daily carry coal, oil, sand and gravel to the surroundings plants. Throughout the summer months, fishermen, boa- ters, and skiers flock to the river. In May, a trout fishing contest is held, bringing fishermen from all over into the Ohio Valley. Waterskiing is a popular form of recreation in St. Marys. In the summer of 78 the agriculture department presented several wild geese to the area. It is hoped that the geese will stay and reproduce, bringing a new beauty to the river. (Top left) Wild life enjoy the river, (top right) One of the many barges that travel the river, (right) The Hi-Carpenter bridge stands majestically over the Ohio River. 1% Ohio River A J.B. Abicht ... 54, 76 Adams, Barry ... 22 Adams, Janie ... 8, 54, 76, 82 Adkins, Robert ... 62 Alfred, Gary ... 103, 105, 68 Alkire, Cynthia ... 62 Allman, Daniel ... 6, 17, 62, 63 Allman, Susan ... 38, 78,157,87,88,82, 115 Amos, Annie ... 4, 159 Amundson, Jon ... 62 Anderson, Krista ... 62, 108, 106, 107 Auxier, Bill ... 48, 62, 137, 125, 152, 153 B Bailey, Betty ... 64, 87 Bailey, Cassie ... 54 Bailey, Cheryl ... 46 Bailey, Kathy ... 12,13,22, 53,78,84,89, 82, 110, 111, 153, 101 Bailey, Kenneth ... 22 Bailey, Mark ... 46 Bailey, Matt ... 53, 54, 156, 155 Bailey, Tammy ... 54 Bailey, Terry ... 38, 107 Bailey, Suzan ... 22, 74, 86 Ballard, Brad ... 22, 76,77,95,83,97,118 Balmain, Pete ... 46 Barnard, Jeff ... 38 Barnes, Bobby ... 45, 46, 152, 154 Barnhart, Brian ... 54 Barnhart, Denny ... 46 Barnhart, Teresa ... 46 Beaver, Sheila ... 54, 84, 82 Bennett, Deborah ... 38 Bennett, Donnie ... 54, 152, 154 Betts, Keith ... 54, 112, 152 Billingham, Deanne ... 8, 73, 84, 82 Billingham, Frank ... 38, 83, 152, 101 Bills, Brenda ... 38, 78, 82 Bills, John ... 46, 75, 152 Bills, Marvin ... 46, 75 Bills, Michelle ... 22, 78 Bills, Mike ... 54, 75 Bills, Paige ... 38, 78, 84 Bills, Roger ... 38 Bills, Steve ... 46 Blauser, Jeff ... 18, 20, 22, 25, 76, 100, 101,94,83,97,110,111,125,98,192, 149, 155 Blouir, Bill ... 46 Blouir, Debbie ... 22 Blouir, Jim ... 54 Blouir, Troy ... 46, 192 Boggs, Jane ... 54, 76 Boley, Kari... 46, 76, 78,101,94,95,82 INDEX Boley, Tracy ... 54 Bowie, Paul ... 55, 152 Bradfield, Ann ... 3, 64, 110, 114, 115 Bradfield, John ... 7, 20, 23, 97 Bradley, Patsy ... 38, 78, 80 Brammer, Cynthia ... 46, 82 Brannan, Elaine ... 23, 82 Brisbane, John ... 66, 69 Brisbane, Mrs. John ... 66 Britton, Mike ... 46, 152, 154 Brizendine, Bill ... 62, 153 Brown, Jim .. . 46, 75 Buck, Beth ... 17,38,44, 76, 78,82,101, 114, 115, 152,157 Bullman, Julie ... 38, 84, 153 Bullman, Kris ... 44, 55,82,84,132,133, 152, 154, 157 Bullman, Theron ... 38, 83, 152, 187 Busch, Abby ... 47, 78, 82, 116 Butler, Kathy ... 55, 58, 74 Butler, Jack ... 38 Butler, Mary ... 39, 74 Butler, Melanie ... 23, 74 Butler, Regina ... 47, 74 Butler, Sam ... 55 Byers, Scott ... 11, 45, 47, 125, 152, 155 Byers, Tim ... 47, 155 Byers, Trena ... 23, 84, 97 Byrd, Vicky ... 82 C Campbell, Bob ... 39, 152 Campbell, Carol ... 47 Campbell, Diane ... 23, 74 Campbell, Peggy ... 23, 78,82, 84,95,97, 117 Canterbury, Barbara ... 55, 82, 157 Canterbury, Jesse ... 24 Canterbury, Joe . .. 39, 152, 155 Cantwell, Debbie ... 22 Cantwell, Jeff ... 47 Cantwell, Melissa ... 47, 78, 82 Carnes, Marjorie ... 6, 63 Carouthers, John ... 39 Carpenter, David ... 39, 152 Carpenter, Elizabeth ... 24, 78, 80, 97, 100, 106, 107, 109, 110, 112 Carpenter, Jackie ... 6, 65, 87 Carpenter, Jaryl ... 2, 53, 55, 82 Carpenter, Jennifer ... 8, 55, 76, 84, 153 Carpenter, Terry ... 39, 76, 83, 85, 152, 156 Carpenter, Walter ... 7, 63 Chambers, Mike ... 47, 75 Childers, Sheila ... 55, 74 84 Clark, Darrell ... 39 Clark, Jennifer ... 24, 78, 87, 97 Clegg, Terri ... 39, 88, 95 Clovis, Bobby ... 55 Clovis, Roberta ... 55, 76, 82 Cokeley, Diana ... 47 Cokeley, Mike ... 39 Coker, Robin ... 55, 74, 84, 154 Coker, Russell ... 47 Colvin, David ... 55 Connon, Shelli ... 24, 78, 82, 87 Coplin, Tammy ... 39, 84 Cornell, Brian ... 55 Cosper, Andy ... 24, 76, 143, 141, 154 Cox, Alfaretta ... 24, 87, 132, 153, 154 Cox, Angela ... 55, 84, 154 Cox, Beth ... 24 Cox, Buddy ... 154 Cox, Carole ... 24 Cox, Cindy ... 25, 41, 74 Cox, Jody ... 47, 74, 84, 132 Cox, Loraine ... 39, 44, 74 Cox, Nell ... 79, 71 Cox, Pam ... 25 Cox, Shawn ... 47 Cox, Vicki ... 4, 12, 14, 39, 87 Criss, Steve ... 55, 75, 155 Crutchfield, Jim ... 63, 83 Cunningham, Andrea ... 25, 31, 100 Cunningham, Eric ... 55, 75 Cunningham, Jerry ... 47, 75 Cunningham, Mark ... 39 Cunningham, Mike ... 55, 156, 155 Cunningham, Wayne ... 25 D Damron, Penny ... 25, 74 Davis, Cindy ... 29 Davis, Dwight... 47, 76,156,83,131,193 Davis, Harold ... 8, 63, 65, 94, % Davis, Nancy ... 55, 74 Davis, Sharon ... 25, 78 Davis, Thelma ... 68 Dawson, Douglas ... 25 Dawson, Kenneth ... 39 Dawson, Lou Ann ... 55, 74 Dean, Tammy ... 55, 74 Dearth, Carol ... 25, 74 Dearth, Cathy ... 39 Dearth, Sherie ... 55, 84, 82 Deberry, Mary ... 103 Deem, Kristy ... 55 Dennis, Joe ... 39, 125, 194, 155 Dennis, Missy ... 55, 84, 82, 154 Doak, Leota ... 68 Doty, Carrie ... 11, 56 Douglass, Jenny ... 8, 26, 86, 97 Drake, Jay Dee ... 56, 75 Duffy, John ... 39 Dutton, Kim ... 43, 54 E Eddy, D.R---- 39, 40, 41, 152 Eddy, JoAnn ... 26, 32, 76, 78, 94, 97 198 Index 3 rn 5 CO X m « N. 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E E E 8-0 q i; o x J2 _2 a o ‘0 c W W X X O ‘kl c U «9 r x -- ? r- JN m so x X £ X N N N r N. x • ro ro • - x y ro ro � _' k-' o fli aj y .E .E E ro ro ro o o u • ro • x • £ ■o ro a2 S § y y ro ro U O -12 “ Si a rf a -o -2p 5 ' IT ac; a a'§ — oc Oi c Si y 5 _r E y- 3 ro ro ro UUU eeq rn r t— ro z Jr a � J“ 0) - c X y 3 1 5 S ,q U O a c rx o 5 c E ro ro Q y' OC Si v ■ V = •C 3 UJ if ro 5 OOOQOO s rC • .9 E : g E • 551 11s bbe 000 rN kO rn Si X c . ro § 1 £■© 51 ro r w - S'Ta 5C O (N 52 cxo £ £ ” o o V Index 199 McBrayer, Barbara ... 29, 74 McBrayer, Donna ... 58, 74 McBrayer, Joann ... 41, 74 McBrayer, Marty ... 58 McBrayer, Terry ... 49, 74 McClanahan, Teresa ... 41 McCullough, Rick ... 152 McFarland, Joanna ... 69 McFarland, Lisa ... 5, 12, 13, 29, 78, 82, 102,103,104,105, 110,113, 132,152, 157 McGee, John ... 58 McKnight, Chuck ... 49, 76, 125, 155 McNeil, Deano ... 41, 83 McSweeney, John ... 49, 136, 138, 142, 152, 153, 154,193 Maidens, Jackie .. 49, 82 Maley, Wilma ... 68 Malone, Keith ... 57 Malone, Melody ... 49, 82 Malone, Sheryl ... 49, 74, 82 Malone, Tina ... 58, 74 Maston, Angie ... 58 Maston, Ann . .. 64, 82, 84,120,153,154 Maston, Darla ... 50, 82 Maston, Harvey ... 58 Maston, Bob ... 2, 5, 13, 29, 116, 143, 148, 154 Maston, Karen ... 58, 82 , 84 Maston, Kelly ... 2, 50, 82 Maston, Kristi ... 58 Maston, Robert ... 58, 75 Maston, Tammy ... 40, 41,51,78,82,87 Mathews, Jeff ... 54, 58, 76 Meanor, Lois ... 41 Metheney, Debbie ... 43 Metz, David ... 58, 152 Miller, Elizabeth ... 58, 72, 73, 84, 153 Miller, Etta ... 50, 64, 67, 99 Miller, Jason ... 50 Miller, John ... 40, 50, 83, 152 Miller, Kathy ... 32 Miller, Kevin ... 30, 76, 83, 98, 99, 110, 113, 125 Miller, Ralph ... 66, 119 Miller, Ron ... 41, 76, 152 Miller, Sheree ... 50, 67, 74 Miller, Tina ... 42, 78, 116 Moore, Barbara ... 58, 80, 84 Moore, Leslie ... 30, 78 Morgan, Harry ... 17, 23, 48, 50, 76, 83, 142, 143, 154, 156 Morgan, Robin ... 80 Morrell, Nettie ... 50, 74 Morrison, Mike ... 50, 141, 154 Mossor, Lisa ... 30 Mulneix, Frank ... 50, 125 Munday, Bill ... 50, 75 Munday, Deanna ... 30 Munday, Doyle ... 50 Murray, Libby ... 12, 13, 30, 36, 42, 78, 94, 95, 82, 7 N Nation, Linda ... 50, 78 Neely, Lori ... 30, 78, 86 Neely, Lynn ... 8, 76, 87, 82 Neely, Missy ... 42, 78,101 Neville, Mike ... 58 Newbrough, Shane ... 58, 152, 67, 154 Nichols, Roger ... 58 Nichols, Steve ... 20,25,30, 76,83,189, 102, 103, 106, 107, 152, 99, 98 Nichols, Terry ... 50, 156, 125, 152, 154 Nichols, Tobey ... 31, 106, 107 Nicholson, Jo .. . 50, 157, 82 Noland, Penny ... 42, 78 Northrup, Tim ... 50, 125, 152, 155 O Oldfield, Dirk ... 42, 76, 128, 85, 124, 125, 152, 155 Oliver, Larrey ... 50 P Parks, Lora ... 42, 78, 82, 193 Parks, Bill ... 53, 58 Parsons, Donna ... 50 Parsons, Ken ... 31 Payne, Brenda ... 58, 74 Payne, Junior ... 42 Payne, Randy ... 58 Payne, Tim ... 42 Peckens, Linda ... 58 Peckens, Roger ... 58 Pethel, David ... 51 Pinkerton, Jimmy ... 51 Pinkerton, Rick ... 58 Pinkerton, Sandy ... 31,78,100,101,84, 95, 82, 97, 98, 99, 193 Place Earl ... 42 Polan, Craig ... 58 Poling, Bryan ... 8, 10, 158, 42, 158 Powell, Jason ... 110 Powell, Jeff... 13, 24, 31, 34, 76,112,110, 111, 102, 105, 153 Powell, Jim . .. 42, 76, 85, 83,188, 71,125, 152,115 Powell, Millie ... 58, 84, 82, 153 Powell, Phillip ... 39, 42, 152 Powell, Steve ... 31, 76, 152 Powell, Susan ... 51, 58 Poynter, Eleanor ... 70 Prim, Darrell ... 125 Prim, Penny ... 42, 84 Prim, Robby ... 59, 156, 152, 155 Pritchard, Kent... 4,12, 41,50,108,109, 107, 152, 192,115 Pryor, Lynn ... 51, 80 Putnam, Betsy ... 65, 67 R Rea Jr., William ... 4, 31, 48, 125, 149, 152, 153, 155 Rea, Jerry ... 125, 152, 155 Rea, Scott ... 8, 42, 94 Rea, Sherri ... 84, 153 Reckard, Barbara ... 65, 78, 194 Reckard, Kaki... 51,52,78,82,106,152, 157, 158, 189 Reed, Bill ... 42, 76, 152, 154 Reed, Paul ... 20, 31, 80, 122, 124, 125, 126, 138, 139, 152, 149, 155, 195 Reed, Timothy ... 31, 125 Renner, Jeff ... 152 Renner, James ... 59, 152 Rhinehart, Julie ... 43, 78 Rice, Brian ... 38, 42 Rice, Sherri ... 59, 84, 82, 133, 154 Richardson, Nancy ... 74, 78 Riggs, Jim . .. 59, 119, 156 Riggs, Elizabeth ... 32, 78, 84, 82, 89 Riggs, Tina ... 37,43, 44,157,87,82,102, 103, 104, 152 Robertson, Grady ... 43 Robey, Angela ... 51 Robinson, Lisa ... 51, 78, 82 Roby, Denette ... 43, 78, 80, 87, 109 Roby, Mel ... 59 Rogan, Rich ... 51, 76, 77, 83 Rollins, Jim ... 51 Ross, Duane ... 50, 51, 76, 77, 83 Roush, Gary ... 67, 68 Ruckle, Heidi ... 59, 82, 132, 154 Ruckle, Steve ... 43, 125, 148, 152, 155 Runnion, Sherri ... 28, 32 Rupert, Dave ... 51 Russell, David ... 43 Russell, Robert ... 43 Ryan, Gary ... 66, 98 Ryan, Susan ... 66, 69 Rymer, Joe ... 43, 152 S Schultz, Rochelle ... 51 Scoggan, Debbie ... 43, 74 Shearon, Lynn ... 59, 76, 82 Shingleton, Ann ... 51, 74, 82 Shingleton, Peggy ... 23 Shingleton, Rick ... 43 Shultz, Dan ... 59 Shultz, Tim ... 43 Shull, Vickie ... 51, 74, 78, 82, 87 Shultz, William ... 32 Simmons, Daniel ... 66 Simonton, Steve ... 17, 23, 51,76, 83,131 Skinner, Leslie ... 59, 75 Skinner, Vera ... 43, 87 Smith, Barbara ... 41, 43, 74 Smith, Brenda ... 32, 74, 84, 82, 87, 97, 110 Smith, Carron ... 32, 49, 78, 80, 86, 102, 104, 106, 107, 101, 195 Smith, Clarence ... 51, 152, 192 Smith, Clifford ... 51, 152, 192 Smith, Diane ... 59, 74 Smith, Harry Eugene ... 20, 32,116,125, 128, 152, 155 Smith, Ken ... 51, 80 Smith, Kenny ... 59 200 Index Smith, Kim ... 51, 74 Smith, joe ... 51 Smith, Matthew ... 54, 59, 75 Smith, Ronald Eugene ... 33, 128, 148, 149 Smith, Roy ... 71 Smith, Tim ... 43, 152 Snyder, Andy ... 43, 76,83,101,115,125, 152, 155, 187 Snyder, Traci ... 57, 95 Snyder, Troy ... 23, 33, 76, 88, 95, 101, 106, 110, 113 Sole, Dennis ... 4, 33, 67, 115, 117 Speidel, Bruce ... 6, 59, 76, 156 Steele, john ... 2, 10, 43, 85, 152, 155 Steele, Judi ... 43, 74 Steele, Larry joe ... 43, 76, 85, 107, 130 Steele, Rita ... 43, 74, 87 Stewart, Elizabeth ... 59 Stewart, Lisa Ann ... 33, 78, 87,110,193 Stewart, Paul ... 33, 152 Storts, Andy ... 43, 152, 155 Storts, Patty ... 17, 40, 50, 51, 78, 82, 95 Smith, David ... 43 Straight, Mike ... 33 Stuart, Angie ... 43, 78, 82 Stuart, Cindy ... 33 Stuyvesant, Mark ... 51, 130 Sunderman, Lisa ... 51, 74 Sweeney, Byron ... 43 Sweeney, Shannon ... 33, 76, 152 T Taylor, Brenda ... 52, 78, 82, 153 Taylor, David ... 40, 42, 75, 125 Taylor, Glenda ... 52, 78, 132, 133, 153 Taylor, Greg ... 34 Taylor, junior ... 59 Taylor, Lisa ... 59, 76 Taylor, Kevin ... 122 Taylor, Larry ... 43,80,102,103,104,124, 125, 155 Taylor, Marvin ... 34 Taylor, Mike ... 50, 52, 156 Taylor, Robert ... 59, 75, 155 Taylor, Shirley ... 70 Taylor, Vernon ... 124, 125 Tawney, David ... 39,43,76, 77,83, 100, 101, 115, 141, 142, 153, 154 Templeton, john ... 44 Templeton, Kelley ... 34, 100 Templeton, Kenny ... 44 Templeton, Larry ... 34 Thompson, Kathy ... 59, 74 Timmons, Kirt ... 34, 125, 152 Truex, Mindy ... 20, 24, 36, 78, 80,82, 86, 94, 97, 132 V VanNoy, Greg ... 34 VanNoy, Vickie .. . 59 W Wagner, David ... 34 Wagner, Mary ... 36 Ward, Doug ... 44 Ward, Peggy ... 52 Waugh, Erelene ... 68 Waugh, jack ... 52, 94 Waugh, Stephanie ... 35, 78, 97 Waybright, Teresa ... 59, 74 Waybright, Tina ... 52, 74 Webb, joe ... 39, 52, 76, 156, 83, 152 Webb, Kenneth ... 52 Webb, Larry ... 52 Webb, Mike ... 7, 65, 121, 67, 152, 153, 141, 194 Webb, Oscar ... 35, 155 Weber, Danny ... 5, 35, 76,100,101,94, 97, 110, 131, 98 Weber, Helen ... 65, 87 Wells, Betty ... 35, 76, 78, 101, 113, 87, 110, 111, 108, 109, 106, 107 Westbrook, Greg ... 52, 75, 152 West, jerry ... 35 West, Liz ... 59, 74 West, Mary Sue ... 44 Whaley, Dana ... 35 Whaley, Melanie ... 52 White, Fred ... 76, 156, 83 White, Ronnie ... 59 White, Sandra ... 35 Williams, Clara ... 82 Williams, Doug ... 39, 45, 52, 156, 137, 102, 103, 153, 131 Williams, Fran ... 44, 78,95,82, %, 115, 193 Williamson, Diane ... 74 Williamson, Lance ... 44, 193 Wilson, Clint ... 44 Wilson, Dave ... 62, 152, 142, 143, 141 Wilson, Jeff ... 72, 59, 72, 152 Wilson, Greg ... 126, 152 Wilson, jessie ... 35 Wilson, Lew ... 4, 32, 34, 36, 128, 138, 139, 152, 143, 141, 154 Wilson, Vickie 36 Wince, Arden ... 36 Wince, Marsha ... 44, 78,87,94,82,118, 115, 193 Winland, jim ... 52 Winland, Kelly ... 36, 152 Winter, Brent ... 152 Winter, Keith . . . 126, 128, 153, 152, 4, 192 Wise, Cathy ... 36 Wise, Randy ... 10, 52 Wise, Robert ... 59 Wise, Rose ... 59 Wolfe, Bernice ... 52, 74, 82 Wolfe, Faye ... 8, 44 Wolfe, jim . . . 44, 75, 85, 125, 152, 130 Wolfe, Missy ... 44, 78 Wright, Chuck ... 52, 152, 193 Yetman, Bob ... 25,36, 76,102,103,125, 116 Yoho, janis ... 65 Yoho, Tom ... 52, 152 Z Zinn, jay ... 59 Zumbro, Edwina ... 36 Y Index 201 S.M.H.S. Special Patrons Joe Lambiotte Jerry Rea Dave Wilson Keith Winter Patrons Mr. Mrs. Homer Nichols Mr. Mrs. Benton F. Smith Anthony and Dayle Ann Farris Mr. Mrs. Jack O. Carpenter Gary Alfred Gary Ryan Gary Roush Mr.' Mrs. Tom Carpenter Father Lee Martin Coffman optical A Friend Jack Waugh Denver G. Wilson O.D. Randy Joyce Gregg Bette Adams Mr. Mrs. Gary Alfred Mr. Mrs. Jack W. Weber Harry Triplett Larry G. Gainer Betty Bailey Ann Harry Gene Bradfield Michael J. Lewis M.D. Danny Chandler P.D.S. Roy E. Snyder Betty Hawkins Jean Mayfield Mr. Mrs. Ed Bartrug Ancil Cutlip Ed Tim Bullman City of St. Marys Automotive Supply Pat Fox Garrison, Gessner lead class (Above) Peggy Garrison gives her speech to the Class of 79 (right) The graduating class looks into the future while Dr. Byron McClenney speaks, (below) Taking the final steps are Liz Riggs, Jeff Powell, Lisa Kirkbride and Scott Henrickson. 204 Graduation (Top left) Kathy Bailey and Jeff Blauser wait their turn to walk, (above) Seniors wait for Pomp and Circumstance to be- gin. (top right) Kenny Bailey receives the long awaited diploma, (left) A piece of paper—it represents the end of 12 years. Graduation 205 Seniors end SMHS life The 1979 class sermon was held in the Rosenlieb Memorial Auditorium on June third. The band played spectacularly as each member of the gradu- ating class marched down the aisles in procession. Reverend Arthur Cox gave the invocation which was then followed by a reading of scripture by Rev- erend R.A. Athkinson. The choir then performed two songs.. Reverend Atkinson addressed the grad- uating class, and presented them with the question, Where do we go from here? . Following the ser- mon, Reverend McVey gave the benediction. The band played once again as the class of 1979 left the auditorium for the last time. June fourth came quickly for 123 seniors. Mon- day brought an end to 12 long years of education. Peggy Garrison, valedictorian and Dave Gessner, salutatorian made the traditional speeches to the class and audience. Pull your Own Strings was the title of the com- mencement address given by PCC president, Dr. Byron McClenney. The moment finally came when Mr. Ryan presented the class to Mr. Gainer and Mr. Roy Pollock, president of the Board of Education, and roll call began. Diplomas were handed out and the Alma Mater was sung. The graduated couples walked off the field to Pomp and Circumstance played by the SMHS band. (Top) The crowd watches as seniors receive their diplomas, (right) Doug Dawson walks the halls before the awards assembly. 206 Graduation (Top left) Dr. Byron McClenney delivers his speech Pull your own strings to the graduating seniors, (top right) Seniors wait in the halls for the assembly to be- gin. (middle right) Mr. Ryan presents the class to Mr. Larry Gainer, superinten- dent. (above) Seniors look and talk about the awards they have received, (left) The band plays for graduation. Graduation 207 When the 79 staff decided on the theme, “More Than Just 79 we felt it was appropriate. As the year rolled on, the theme became exactly that— More Than Just 79 . The year was filled with tears, joy, bomb threats and two resignations. Mr. Davis, the band director for 17 years resigned and Mr. Ryan, principal for five years, also resigned. For both. I'm sure, it was a hard decision. I'd like to thank everyone for their support this year. I'd also like to take this time to say a special thank you to my dad, Forrest Smith, for his pictures, devel- oping and patience. Rev. Daniel Simmons for his pic- tures, our company representative Debbie Moore for all her help, and especially Miss Krista Anderson, our advisor, who has helped with her ideas and so much of her time. Thanks. Carron Smith Editor-in-chief Editor-in-chief . . Carron Smith Assistant Editor .. Liz Carpenter Activities editors ... Lanna Klein, Betty Wells Club editors ... Michelle Farris, Veronica Ferrier Class editors ... Terry Bailey Sports editor ... Kent Pritchard, Larry Joe Steele Advertising editor ... Troy Snyder Professional photographers ... Belknap Studio Advisor ... Krista Anderson 208 Closing 9 mar • .r . - nil--. M M -S ..V : ‘ -.-J ' :.«•• ■ - ■ - r w sfWHngKf -• . v. • • ' %• � ; •• - - ■ r “ “ • ■■• v •■-- ‘ • «••; . - ■ • - i “««i -Ar. • -.i ------ . V t •: . C-' ‘ ' • • V — fe — - r r— • ; . . • - 7