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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1981 volume:

i 1981 PURPLE GOLD Volume 63 St. Marys High School 1002 Second St. St. Marys, WV 26170 A Slice °f Li,e At SMHS, backgammon has become a fa- miliar sight. To pass the time away freshman Sharon Lamp and sophomore David Elliott compete in a game while junior Brian Cornell looks on. those long four years. Four years of seven classes a day, ranging from phys. ed. to English. Four years of homework, class elections, getting up at 7 a.m. to catch the bus, walking through the same halls between classes, hoping to get a word in with your friends. The process of education was conducted directly across from the Ohio River in a 88 room build- ing with 36 teachers, 520 stu- dents, two custodians, three cooks, and 18 bus drivers. The building itself offered many ad- vantages with its 540 brightly painted lockers (continued on page 5) Miss Kulazeoka takes time to catch up on her work in the library during lunch. The 1981 school year began with many changes and new faces. In reading class freshmen Tina Bennett, Becky Taylor and Jammie Woodby pause a moment from read- ing. A Slice of Life Life is full of little things — birthdays, family reunions, walk- ing barefoot in the grass, flying kites, and having snowball bat- tles. But one of the best parts of life is said to be that thing called “high school.” It’s a slice of life which sometimes proves exciting and sometimes frustrating, but it is seldom dull. From the cheers at the first football game on August 28 to the tears shed at graduation on June 1, it was a slice like no other as we began to learn how to function in an adult world. High school proved to have many frills and frustrations, joys and heartaches, smiles and tears. It brought together student with student, teacher and teach- er, and students with teacher. High school is the developing process from which comes the fresh blood that revitalizes the mainstream of society. But oh, 2 Introduction A place of leisure and learning, the library is a room for all. Junior Bill Parks relaxes while reading a magazine after a long day. Sophomore Mickey Finn prepares to leave homeroom for first period. During lunch time students gather every- where to have a chat. Seniors Glenda Taylor and Brenda Taylor wait for the bell before class begins. Looking Inside Activities.................6 People....................38 Academics Clubs........80 Sports...................108 Advertisements...........148 Introduction 3 A familiar sight during Homecoming festivi- ties are the clowns. Consisting of juniors Jeff Mathews. Tom Hill. Bill Parks. Mike Cunning- ham. Bobby Clovis. Millie Powell, Sheila Bea- ver. Angela Cox, Lynn Sherron, and Liz Miller, the clowns rest a moment while waiting for the thuse to begin. Jason Wright takes a brief moment to gather his thoughts for the day. 4 Introduction One of the many activities during spirit week is the poster competition. Senior Duane Ross puts a poster on the first place wall. Proud as a Peacock , a sign on the senior wall, is held up for a view by Diane Cokely (continued from page 2) which seemed to take away from the institution-type feeling you get when you first walk into a school. Located in a small rural communi- ty SMHS is the only high school in Pleasants County. This has several definite advantages. Since loyalties are not divided among several schools, SMHS gets the soul sup- port of the community. Modern fa- cilities provided by the Board of Education has helped to keep us current. Closed circuit television including a bi-weekly media telecast on WSTM, TV 2, has brought recogni- tion to SMHS throughout the Mid- Ohio Valley and the entire state. Aside from the TV equipment, oth- er new features have been added to the building. Last summer a new gym floor was laid with devils drawn on each side and the school em- blem in the center. A kitchen was added to the Special Ed room. The main office was remodeled resulting in a brighter atmosphere. Tradition played a large part of our school lives. Ranging from the crowning of the Belle, to the annual singing Christmas Tree, to the pass- ing down of the Sophomore popcorn machine, traditions prevailed. For the prom, the junior class made a move that altered tradition slightly. The prom was always held either in the gym, or on a riverboat. This year it was held at the hotel Lafayette in Marietta. This prom may have start- ed a new prom tradition. Each of us will remember SMHS and 1981 in different ways. When the good, bad, and the mediocre are combined, everyone should agree it was definitely a slice of our lives we won’t forget. Introduction 5 Vicki Shull and Donnie Bennett patiently await the festivities of the Homecoming pa- rade. Discussing which pictures to use in the yearbook, are Duane Ross and Kathleen Gessner. Preparing for the Gettysburg trip, Ronnie White makes a tote bag. Working on a new program for the math computer in Mrs. Rouse’s room are Russell Clovis and Steve Simonton. 6 Activities Divider ACTIVITIES Class plays, award assemblies, Belle and prom — what would the year be without them? From the be- ginning of the school year with Vicki Shull being crowned Belle to the seniors’ graduation, there was some sort of activity taking place. After the sophomores captured first place for the float contest with the float titled Devil the Hawks during Homecoming festivities, spir- its soared once more as Spirit Week developed with Seniors taking first place on the poster competition. Once again the juniors presented their play, “Ask Any Girl”, with the seniors following close behind with their production, “Ten Little Indi- ans. Soon April rolled around with the awards assembly and the Ju- nior-Senior Prom held in Marietta. In between all of these events, other activities were taking place. Several classes took trips such as the Special Education’s tour of Get- tysburg, Pennsylvania. The band and choir had their usual trips, con- certs, and banquets, while Media traveled to Marshall University for a convention. June, with its graduation ceremo- nies, made the year 1981 complete. All the activities were a slice of the 1981 school year, thus a small slice of life. Activities Divider 7 Presenting the new Belle with flowers is Dwight Davis, student body vice-president Watching the ceremonies are Kelly Maston and Kristi Hupp. Kristi Hupp Tim Northrup Glenda Taylor John Efaw 8 Homecoming Homecoming — suspense, spirit Suspense, spirit, cooperation, and enthusiasm combined together to create one of the most exciting weeks of the year — Homecoming •80. The event was the first major ef- fort to show true school spirit. Of course, no class or organization wanted to be out done. Plans had been started weeks in advance for float building. The junior class had decided once again to appear as clowns. The band, majorettes and flag corps were preparing a half- time show that would long be re- membered. By the end of September the ten- sion was beginning to build. Who would the Belle candidates be? Would the class of '83 be able to win the float competition two years in a row as they claimed? Would rain or a train through the center of town ruin the Homecoming Parade as it had in the past? And most impor- tantly, would the football team be able to win the big game? The week before Homecoming, the student body nominated seniors for Belle. After voting in homeroom, the school awaited the names of the final five girls. The announcement on September 29 brought special meaning to Kristi Hipp, Maria Lyne, Kelly Maston, Vicki Shull and Glen- da Taylor. One of these girls would be crowned Belle of St Marys dur- ing the next week’s festivities. Throughout Homecoming week, days were designated to help pro- mote spirit — Ribbon Day, Purple and Gold Day and Jersey Day. With the assistance of these tactics and float building competition, spirit was at a all time high. Students devoted most of their energy to float building. Monday through Thursday from 6-10 p.m., they gathered at their (continued on page 11) The Belle candidates and their escorts are shown pictured with crown and gift bearers Vicki Shull Maria Lyne Kelly Maston Doug Williams Ted Thomas Jeff Lowther Homecoming 9 During halftime ceremonies at the Home- coming football game October 10, Devil fans wait eagerly for the crowning of the Belle. “Devil the Hawks” was the theme of this year's first place float, constructed by the sophomore class. Second place went to the juniors. Grand Marshall, Dwight Davis, crowns the 1981 Belle of St. Marys, Vicki Shull. Bearing the crown and flowers are Jodi and Missy Mote. 10 Homecoming In a view through the arch, the St Marys Marching Devils perform during Homecoming halftime ceremonies. Field Commander A lonesome clown, Bill Parks, idlely sits on his motorcycle while waiting for the Home- coming Parade. Scott Hall, leads the Devil Band onto the field. Spirit ... (continued from page 9) site so the enemy would not steal their ideas. When 10 p.m. Thursday night finally arrived, all that was left was the hope that they had done the best job. Friday, October 10 was the cli- max of weeks of planning and work. The morning was filled with anticipa- tion of the afternoon’s events. It was hard to concentrate on math and English when the parade was only a few hours away. At 1:30 p.m., the student body was dismissed for the parade. The parade, containing floats, Belle can- didates, the band, clowns, and fire- trucks lasted 45 minutes. Immedi- ately following the parade, stu- dents, teachers and many towns- people returned to the high school for the thuse. To start off the thuse, the winner of the float competition was an- nounced. The sophomores had been right. The theme “Devil the Hawks” had enabled them to win two years in a row. After some cheers, the seniors were awarded the spirit doll. The day’s efforts was to arouse spirit for the battle between the SMHS Blue Devils and the South Harrison Hawks at 8 p.m. Spirits soared throughout the first half as St. Marys took command. When the clock sounded and half- time began, tension and excitement took over. Spectators grew silent as they watched the band and awaited the Belle coronation. After each girl was announced, Vicki Shull was proclaimed Belle. The air was still filled with excite- ment when the football team re- turned to the field. The crowd cheered them on to a 27-7 victory. All that remained was the victory dance Saturday night. Terra” and Fantasy”, musical groups, led the students in a final celebration over their recent win and successful Homecoming week. Homecoming 11 Winning first place and $50. the Seniors dis- play their spirit during Spirit Week '81' pi RedDhv jfias M'' Torn The.he „ . 5t. ha ns 1! If Mn W 5.ensocti it ,jk .vk k __• Tina Lowther adds finishing touches to the 1981 poster on the Senior Wall. In his “50 gallon” cowboy hat. Matt (Napolean) Bailey enjoys Western Day. 12 Spirit Week Leading the student body in a cheer are the cheerleaders, Spirit Week coordinators. Freshmen Steve Meanor and Gary Flanagan take Friday’s Dress- Up Day a little too seriously. Spirit Week To build school spirit was their goal. Each day provided activities to generate enthusiasm and excitement. But would it work? That was a question easily answered — of course. Beginning Monday, February 2, the drive for spirit came from Purple and Gold day. The student body showed up early that morning proudly dressed in their school colors. Tuesday, Hex day came about when students wore the opponents colors, green and gold. Wednesday, rolled around with the masses portraying cowboys. Boots, hats, and vests surrounded the school with a western look for the scheduled Western Day. Hair in curlers, pants cuffed, and rolled up sleeves were part of the spirit scheme on Thursdays, roll 'em-up day. Finally, Friday came when Sunday-go-to-meetin' clothes were pulled from the closets for Dress-up day. Besides the daily dress activities, there were also class competitions going on throughout the week. Members of each class spent free time in and out of school making posters and collecting change. Posters were painted and designed with phrases stating support for the Blue Devils and their class. Each class hung its posters on its own designated wall of the gymnasium. The seniors walked away with first place in the poster competition, while the juniors close behind with a second place award. Also the seniors captured first place cash prize in the chain link competition. Paper links were sold by cheer- leaders for a penny each. All the links were put together forming a chain which was hung on the gym walls. There was just one thing left to bring the week's activi- ties and school spirit to a peak — the thuse. The cheer- leaders began the long awaited thuse with several cheers and a dance to '‘Stomp”. An appearance was also made by the great Swami Tommy”, who gave his predictions for the win of the night's basketball game. A touch of comedy prevailed when cheerleader Lora Polasko, and head coaches Auxier and Venderlic were hit in the faces (or in the general vicinity) with cream pies. The thuse finally came to an end with the announcements of the winners of the poster and chain contest, the class of 1981. Later that day, the basketball game with Ravenswood ended Spirit Week. Although the varsity team lost, the J.V. team was victorious. But Spirit Week had achieved its goal, along with a sense of pride and success from the student body. Spirit Week 13 Generates Spirit Mascot Alicia Hackathorne and cheer- leader Karen Stewart provide a cheer at a basketball game. Cheerleader — defined as one who generates spirit and enthusi- asm. SMHS cheerleaders are a spe- cial pride students and others could not do without. Compiling the six member varsity squad are Karen Stewart, Lora Po- laska, Kris Bullman, Robin Coker, Barbara Canterbury, and head cheerleader Vicki Shull. These stu- dents put time and great effort to make St. Marys the best possible. Long hours and hard work are only the beginning of a school year filled with a large array of football games, basketball games, and especially thuses. Each one must be carefully planned out to capture the student body and the other spectators at- tention and to, most importantly, raise spirit. A long awaited and important week of the basketball season is Spirit Week. The cheerleaders are the soul coordination of the event and schedule activities to create enthusiasm and excitement during the week. But, the varsity cheerleaders are not alone. The J.V. Cheerleaders are always there, practicing and also working dutifully for SMHS. Missy Seago, Sheila Malone, Tanya Renner, Tina Dunigan, and Dawn Hall developed new chants and cheers to aid in the project of rais- ing spirits. Beginning this year, a new addi- tion was added to the cheering staff. Senior Alicia Hackathorn was chosen to be the new Blue Devil Mascot. Dressed in purple and gold with horns and a tail, Alicia made her debut during football season. SMHS Varsity Cheerleaders, Barb Canter- Polasko travel in Tim Byers' jeep during the bury, Karen Stewart, Robin Coker, and Lora Homecoming parade. Beginning this year a new addition was add- ed to the cheerleading staff. Senior Alicia Hackathorn was chosen as the Devil Mascot. 14 Cheerleaders Robin Coker, Vicki Shull. Kris Bullman, and Barb Canterbury raise spirits for a thuse. Taking a short break from cheering, SMHS cheerleaders and the away teams cheer- leaders stop to talk and get a drink. A familiar face during games and thuses is Senior Joe Webb. Here he aids in generating spirit and excitment for a football game. Cheerleaders 15 Lights shine and capes glitter as the SMHS choir performs numerous Christmas songs for the Annual Singing Christmas Tree. Mr. Allman is shown directing the SMHS choir, during the school performance of the Singing Christmas Tree During the school preview on December 19. 1980. choir members prepare for the follow- ing nights performance. 16 Choir 50’s theme added to concert Arrayed in colors of red, green, silver, and gold, the SMHS choir presented the 1981 Annual Singing Christmas Tree, December 20 at 8 p.m. Many hours went into the produc- tion of the singing tree. The pine had to be tacked on, lights strung, and last, but not least, the star was placed at the very top for that final touch. Soon after the Singing Tree was over the choir started working again on the Annual Spring Concert. This year the choir presented something a little different. For the finale they held a small musical consisting of songs from the 50’s. With the set designed as a small soda shop, the choir danced, and sang songs such as Little Darlin , At the Hop”, and Runaround Sue”. The Spring Con- cert was held May 15 at 8 p.m. On December 10-11, the choir traveled to Willoughby for an ex- change concert, and then on Sun- day, May 31, the choir sang for the class sermon. The SMHS Choir, under the direction of Dan- iel Allman, pause between songs during their annual Spring Concert. Barbara Long accompanies the choir during Members of the choir rehearse for their up- one of their practice sessions. coming Annual Spring Concert. Choir 17 An important part of the band is the field commander. During a football game, junior Scott Hall directs the band out on the field. While a football game proceeds, assistant principal Mr. Mike Webb, band director, Mr. Bill Duer. and assistant band director Mr. Dan Allman attentively watch the action. During the National Anthem, Flag Corps The flag corps made their debut on the first members give their silent salute to the flag. home football Sept. 5 against Wirt County. At band camp, majorettes Jane Adams. Ro sia Janes practice their routine for the up- berta Clovis, Kari Boley, Lynn Neely, and Le- coming football season. The band marches down to pregame pos- tions for the National Anthem during the first home football game. The band began prac- ticing for this performance in mid-August at band camp. 18 Band Tuba players march down the street during a parade. Band wins awards Beginning under the direction of Bill Duer was not the only thing the SMHS Band marched under. At their first engagement the band traveled to the Sistersville Oil and Gas festi- val, September 7 where they were rained on. It may have dampened their uniforms, but it didn’t their spir- it. The band proceeded and ended up capturing two first place awards in marching and field manuvers. October 4 provided the SMHS band with the Sixth Annual Athens Invitational Marching Festivals. There they received a third place trophy out of eight other bands. Next the 105 member band went to Farimont's Calvalcade of Bands” on the 11th of October. A second place trophy was presented to SMHS. During the year two new additions were installed into the band. The flag corp was included during foot- ball season. Another addition was the two wind ensembles, the Purple and Gold Bands. Throughout the year many fund raisers were held to help pay for a band trip to Cedar Point, Ohio, June 4 5. Some included selling school calendars, holding a spaghetti din- ner, and selling candy. Five members of the color guard stand at attention during halftime ceremonies. Performing their part of the halftime show, are some of the percussion members. Band 19 ) (• • Trumpets of the purple band rehearse for the coming spring concert. 20 Band Sophomore Deanna Ross and junior Missy Dennis rehearse their parts for the concert. Band director, Mr. Bill Duer, directs the Pur- ple band as they get ready for the Clarksburg Festival. Members of the Gold band prepare to start their practice in the auditorium. Preparing for the Clarksburg Band Festival, are members of the Gold band. Playing their french horns are freshman Jill Riggs and senior Jackie Maidens. Consisting of the staff are (front), Lesia Janes. Sherri Rice. Kari Boley, Tina Lowther, (back). Ed James. Jamie Gault. Kristi Deem, Shawn Hall. Scott Hall. Craig Duer, Jack Waugh. Jo Nicholson, Harry Morgan, Traci Snyder. Observing from the back is Peter Balmain. The senior band members are Steve Simon- ton, Lesia Janes. Melissa Cantwell, Kari Bo- ley. Carla Lauderman, Kristi Hupp. Duane Ross. Traci Snyder. Darla Maston, Jackie Maidens, Patty Storts, Karen Hawkins. Jack Waugh, Tina Lowther. Jo Nicholson. Harry Morgan. Ed James, and Pete Balmain. Not pictured are Dwight Davis and Cynthia Bram- mer. Band 21 The Senior play cast looks on as Duane Ross tries to recover the unconscious Kyra Hall. Seniors present play On April 11, 1981 the Senior Class of SMHS traveled to the living room of a house on Indian Island, while still staying in Rosenlieb Audi- torium. Impossible? No, theatrical, when they presented the Agatha Christie play Ten Little Indians”. The three act play focuses on the mysterious deaths of eight visitors on a seclud- ed island. In the conclusion the her- oin and hero kiss, and thus ends the play. Before the presentation though, the cast and crew had to perfect lighting, background, and perfor- mance. The cast began rehearsal six weeks before the play working after school and on weekends, until opening night. Construction on the set began two weeks before the presentation. The Senior play cast consisted of Jo Nichol- son, Pete Balmain, Joe Webb, Traci Snyder, Duane Ross, Kyra Hall. Doug Williams, Dwight Davis. Wiley Elliott, and Steve Simon- ton. Not pictured. Jett Lowther. 22 Senior Class Play Jeff Lowther saves Jo Nicholson from the clutches of the would-be assassin Dwight Davis. Portraying a demented general, Wiley El- liott relaxes with a drink in hand. Examining the broken Indian after the Jo Nicholson. Steve Simonton. and Jeff death of Anthony Marston are Traci Snyder, Lowther. Senior Class Play 23 Punks for a day “Beast and “Punk are not nec- essarily words one would want de- scribing their graduating class, but they perfectly fit the class of 1981. “The Beast” sums up the Senior Class trip to King’s Island and Punk” describes the epitome of fashion during Senior Week. On April 26, 1981, the seniors traveled to King's Island Amuse- ment Park near Cincinnati, Ohio where “The Beast was the star at- traction. The students departed from the SMHS parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and returned at midnight. During Senior Week, dark glass- es and narrow ties adorned the halls. Seniors were also allowed to travel to the front of the lunch line. A group of Seniors relax beside the bus the senior trip, after arriving at King's Island on April 26 for Overlooking King’s Island is a replica of the famous Eiffel Tower. A view of a Paris street in King's Island was seen by students on the senior trip. Mike Hanlin takes a snooze while waiting in line for a ride on the Beast. 24 Senior Feature May 19, seniors Karen Hawkins, Tina Lowther, Kristi Hupp. David Brizendine and Lowther, Traci Snyder, Kyra Hall, Jeff Duane Ross dressed up for punk rock day. Attired in their mod sunglasses and ties are Jo Nicholson and Kari Boley. Punk rockers Traci Snyder and Duane Ross pose for a picture at the end of the day. Kyra Hall shows her impression of a punk rock star while waiting in the hall. With a look of bewilderment Dwight Davis relaxes in class. Senior Feature 25 Admiring newly engaged Lynn Shearon's fer Carpenter, Johnna Fitzpatrick, and Kristy ring are Heidi Ruckle, Roberta Clovis. Jenni- Deem. Rod Thomas meets Judy Hamilton, Helping paint flats are Steve Simonton, Jenni- Deanne's mother, for the first time. fer Carpenter, and David Snively. 26 Junior Class Play Juniors present 3 act play On February 28, the Rosenlieb Memorial Auditorium was trans- formed into a hustling, bustling New York hotel. Members of the Junior Class Play were transformed into minature Katherine Hepburns and Clark Gables, when they presented Winifred Wolfe's play “Ask Any Girl”. But the play started long before February 28, three weeks to be ex- act, with practices everyday after school and on weekends. Lighting, rehearsing lines, stage direction, and voice projection had to be prac- ticed to perfection for the perfor- mance on opening night. Even the band had to practice for their per- formance during the two ten minute intermissions. Mrs. Ann Z. Bradfield, director, led the play cast and crew in their rehearsals of the three act play. The play when finally presented, opened with the spot light on star Deanne Billingham waiting for a train for New York City. The first act, was held in the lounge of a Madison Avenue girls hotel with Deanne (Meg Wheeler) getting acquainted with the resi- dents. The second act concerns Meg Wheeler getting employed and the relationship between her and her employer. In the finale’ Meg and her employer wed after much confu- sion. The closing of the play “Ask Any Girl did not necessarily mean the end of theatre entertainment for SMHS. After it came the Senior Class Play. Cast members for Ask Any Girl were (front) Liz Miller, Rod Thomas, Judy Hamil- ton, (second) Kristy Deem, Jane Adams, Deanne Billingham, Johnna Fitzpatrick, (third) Roberta Clovis, Heidi Ruckle, Lisa Taylor. Kathleen Gessner. (fourth) Millie Powell, Lynn Shearon, (back) Eric Glaspell, Tom Hill, Matt Bailey, and Scott Hall. Making wedding plans for the new couple, Rod Thomas and Deanne Billingham, are Judy Hamilton, Lisa Taylor, and Kathleen Gessner. Junior Class Play 27 ‘The best of times’ To the band, Roadwork , The Best of Times” may not have been the most prominent musical score of the century, but to the 250 St. Mar- ians present, the 1981 prom, with the theme “The Best of Times , was a memorable experience. A parcel of food and drink, $5,000 in expenses, and a break in tradi- tion, helped to form the gala thrown May 25 by the junior class. Since the early 1970’s, proms were traditionally held in the school gym or on on a riverboat. After hold- ing this year’s prom 20 miles away at the Hotel Layfette in Marietta, the tradition was shattered. Lasting from 6:30 p.m. to mid- night, the prom consisted of two parts. First, a formal dinner at the Hotel, then from eight until midnight, dancing to the beat of Roadwork . During the dance Jody Cox and Chuck Wright were crowned 1981 prom Queen and King. After being announced as this year's Prom Queen Jody Cox and her escort Scott Jay start off a slow dance. 28 Junior Senior Prom Taking a quick break between songs are Ron Miller, Roberta Clovis. Becky Ferguson, and John Steele. During the evening’s dinner Mark Cunning- ham, Kyra Hall and Pat Nicholson take a min- ute to smile for the camera. Junior Senior Prom 29 Johnna Fitzpatrick pins the banner on Prom King Chuck Wright. Paul Bowie, Patty Kincaid, Sheila Beaver, Richard Steele. Bill Parks and Becky Taylor spend a few minutes together while waiting for the prom to get underway. 30 Junior Senior Prom Trish McFarland, John Miller, Clarence Smith and Rae Henegar relax comfortably in the lobby while waiting for prom pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Webb took tickets and greeted people with smiles. Junior Senior Prom 31 Spanish Honor student, Janya Frye, re- ceives an award from Miss Jan Kulazenka. Awards presented Playing an important part in the 1981 awards assembly, held May 21, were area colleges and organi- zations. Three scholarships were award- ed for outstanding scholastic achievement. Janya Frye was awarded one to Marieta College in Ohio. Xavier University granted a scholarship to Greg Maher, and Leisa Janes received the P.C.C. Award. Ed James was granted the John Phillips Sousa band award by the Lions Club. The DAR Good Citizen- ship Award was presented to Harry Gene Morgan. Cyanamid presented the Cyanamid Science Award to Pete Balmain, who also received the Baush and Lomb Science Award. SMHS also presented scholastic achievement awards, as well as or- ganizations outside the school. The title of Valedictorian was granted to Janya Frye, she also was awarded the Robert C. Byrd award. Dwight Davis was titled Salutatorian. The I Dare You” awards, grant- ed to juniors with outstanding lead- ership qualitites, were presented to Bruce Speidel and Lisa Taylor. Various clubs and departments also granted awards at the after- noon assembly. Receiving the DAR Good Citizenship Award for the 1981 school year from Mrs. Millie Watson is Harry Gene Morgan. 32 Awards Receiving pins for participating in the Math Field Day are Ken Taylor, Jim Ges9ner and Mike Hays. Presenting the award is Mr. Bill Howard. Accepting the Cyanamid Science Award from Mr. Carl Johnson is senior Pete Balmain. Along with this award, Pete received a $100 dollar check. Awards 33 Seniors bid farewell Marching to the beat of Pomp and Circumstance” the 110 gradu- ates trom the class of 1981 walked off to begin a new stage of their lives. At the seventy-seventh annual commencement June 1, speeches were given advising and congra- duating the graduates. Salutatorian, Dwight Davis, and valedictorian, Janya Frye, urged the graduates on to conquer goals. The assistant state superintendent, Dr. John Pisa- pia, spoke of ties between parents and children. After speeches and presenta- tions of diplomas, the turning of the tassles and singing of the “Alma Mater” expressed the graduates goodbyes to SMHS. With the final playing of Reces- sional”, the newly graduated sen- iors were led into cries of tears and joy, and a new stage in life. Graduating seniors enter the gymnasium before graduation ceremonies begin June 1. After being pronounced official graduates of SMHS. seniors turn fheir tassles. 34 Graduation Class salutatorian, Dwight Davis, presents his speech to the seniors and the audience. Senior boys wait for ceremonies to begin. Displaying a twelve year accomplishment, a previous presented diploma is held by a graduate. Tears of joy and sadness are expressed when seniors Cynthia Brammer and Carol Campbell give each other an affectionate hug. Graduation 35 Pinning her cap on before ceremonies begin is Carla Lauderman. As diplomas are presented, spectators along with the principle, Mr. Charles Smith, look on. 36 Graduation Receiving her well deserved diploma from Board of Education president, Mr. Roy Pol- lock, is Patty Storts. Graduation 37 Freshman Mike Mearn takes a moment to think about the nights' football game. A member of the faculty, Mrs. Ann Bradfield works on plans for her classes. J.V. football players join in the festivities while riding in the Homecoming parade. Helping to raise spirit at a football thuse, Joe Webb forms an S . 38 People Division PEOPLE We may not have the numerous students present in other schools throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley, but what we lack in size, we make up for in variety. After all, variety is the spice of life. 520 students and 32 teachers packed with an array of different emotions and opinions, are what turned SMHS into something spe- cial. Each person managed to keep his individuality, but at the same time contributed his something spe- cial to the school and its people. Through the eight periods of classes, we were intermingled with the student body. This caused new friendships to grow and old ones to strengthen. Long after the English quotations and chemical equations have faded from our memories, the sentiments of friendships will linger. People are the spice in our slice of life. Resting her brain from constant work is Sheila Beaver. Senior Jerry Cunningham patiently waits in study hall for the bell. People Division 39 One of the many projects the art class does is working with clay. Cheryl Bailey constructs her project with detail. Wiley Elliott throws a can of Copenhagen in the air while waiting to take a picture of someone. College English students, Tina Lowther, Kari Boley, Ed James. Joe Webb. Lesia Janes and Duane Ross work hard on their research papers. 40 Seniors Seniors successful in fund raising Magazines, raffle tickets, car washes, and many more money making projects were used by the Seniors. One thing they didn’t lack in was the ability to sell. The group started their Fresh- man year working toward the Ju- nior-Senior Prom. As freshman, during Homecoming activities they won second place in the float com- petition. That led to first place when they were sophomores, and second when they were juniors. During Spirit Week they captured every chain competition during all four years. When the weather warmed up the class of 1981 had bake sales, car washes, and a pop bottle drive. Of course, there were many other fund raises. One of the tradi- tions that brings in money is the pop corn machine. It was also a success for the seniors. Other various money making ac- tivities during their last four years included; the junior and senior plays, magazine drives, and the annual powder puff football game. The seniors soon found out it doesn't take as much time to spend it as it takes to make it. The bulk of their income was spent on the Junior-Senior Prom. The 1980 Prom started with a banquet out onto the Ohio River for a prom on a riverboat and then they wrapped up the evening at Emerson Bowling Alley. With the remaining funds, the class then took a one day trip to Kings Island. John David Anderson Cheryl Ann Bailey Mark Alan Bailey Peter Andrew Balmain Seniors 41 During Spirit Week, each class is given a wall in the gym. The poster above signifies that this wall belongs to the seniors, class of 81. Robert Hoy Barnes, Jr. Dennis James Barnhart Donald Wayne Bennett Deanne F. Billingham John Robert Bills, Jr. Marvin Edward Bills Stephen D. Bills Robert Troy Blouir 42 Seniors William Allen Blouir Kari Lynn Boley Cynthia Denise Brammer Michael Wayne Britton After rounding the corner, Deanne Some seniors take a brief moment Billingham travels to her next class, to relax during English Literature. David L. Brizendine James Anthony Brown Regina Gail Butler Scott Mason Byers Seniors 43 Timothy Glenn Byers Carol Jean Cambell Jeffery Alan Cantwell Melissa Ann Cantwell Michael James Chambers Diana Lynn Cokeley Russell Allen Coker Jody Lynn Cox 44 Seniors Jerald A. Cunningham Marsha Jannis Cunningham Nancy Helen Davis Ottis Dwight Davis Godfrey Eugene Efaw II Wiley James Elliott Verna Maureen Ferrier Janya Jenajames Frye Wasting time during Study Hall, seniors Mike Chambers and Greg Westbrook dis- cuss the newest hotrods. Seniors 45 Barbara Lee Garrison Karen Fay Giboney Alicia Rena Hackathorn Robert Lee Haddox Betty Jo Hall Kyra Kay Hall Jeffery Alan Hamilton Michael William Hanlin 46 Seniors Seniors Carla Lauderman, Doug Williams, Netti Morrell, Jeff Lowther, Ted Thomas and Chuck Wright pose for the camera dur- ing a study hall. Karen Lynn Hawkins Mathew Paul Hays Tammy Lynn Heflin Rae Elaine Henegar Anthony Lovern Higgens Kristina Lynn Hupp Clarence Edward James III Lesia Sue Janes Seniors 47 Gregory Scott Jemison Debra Lynn Jewell Lisa Marie Lamp Carla Jayne Lauderman 4 Jon Jeffery Lowther Tina Lynn Lowther Yvonne Marie Lyne Gregory James Maher Senior baseball players John Mike McSweeney, John Efaw, and Mike Morrison relax. Caught by the camera, Darla Maston delivers the Daily Bulle- tin. 48 Seniors Discussing Hamlet’s tragic flaw are seniors Ted Thomas, Brenda Taylor, and Glenda Taylor. Jacqueline Louise Maidens Melody Jill Malone Darla Marlene Maston Kelly Denise Maston Charles S. McKnight Jr. John Michael McSweeney John Arthur Miller Harry Gene Morgan Seniors 49 Seniors in English Literature class duscuss Tennysons’ poem Ulys- _ _ _ 11 ses Netti Alice Morrell Michael Ray Morrison William R. Munday Terry Lee Nichols Jo Donna Nicholson Timothy O’Neill Northrop Donna Jean Parsons Nancy Lynn Flade Parsons 50 Seniors Patricia Alice Perry Franklin David Pethel Earl Hale Riggs Lisa Lynn Robinson Zooming in on a take-off for a me- dia skit is cameraman Greg Maher. Duane Mark Ross David W. Rupert Danita Dawn Shortridge Vicki Jane Shull Seniors 51 James Stephen Sinonton Clarence Edward Smith Clifford Eugene Smith Kenneth Allen Smith Kimberly Ann Smith Traci Lynn Snyder Patricia Ann Storts Mark William Stuyvesant Looking for references for her col- lege English research paper is Sen- ior Jo Nicholson. 52 Seniors Brenda Jean Taylor Glenda Lee Taylor Theodore James Thomas II Jack 0. Waugh II Tina Marie Waybright Joseph Deleno Webb Kenneth Lee Webb Larry Alan Webb Puzzled over the Calculus equation Counting the daily lunch money is 2k + 2t= (d) 2bm is Jack Waugh. Jackie Maidens. Seniors 53 Brushing up on sports facts for TV Honor Bowl is senior Mike Hanlin. Relaxing during Media class is senior Tina Lowther. The class produces a bi-weekly show. Rita B. West Gregory Alan Westbrook Melanie Ann Whaley John Douglas Williams Jeffery Douglas Wilson James Robert Winland 54 Seniors Delbert R. Wise Charles Ramon Wright Thomas H. Yoho Preparing to get his senior picture taken is Mike Morrison. Seniors 55 Looking for their pictures are Sherie Dearth and Angie Maston. Jim Riggs proudly displays his cowboy hat during spirit week. Class of ’8 Anxious juniors await the sixth period bell to ring. 56 Juniors Juniors raise $4,564.44 Many thought the main goal of the junior class was to make money. Most juniors, however, felt their main goal was to finish the year with a prom to be re- membered and then move on to bigger and better things — being a senior! From September until May, fund raising was foremost on the juniors’ minds. Two food selling campaigns were conducted dur- ing the fall months. A bake sale and pepperoni rolls sales at home football games brought in $321.70. Homecoming seemed like a good time to raise money. Nine juniors dressed up in clown cos- tumes and sold balloons at the parade and game. Unfortunately, the clown only made $11.75 dur- ing the festivities. The two biggest fund raisers were held during the late fall and early winter months. The annual magazine drive showed a profit of $1,532.33. Roberta Clovis sold the most magazines. Later the class sold $1,229.87 in jew- elry. The last major effort to make money was in March when the group performed Ask Any Girl”, the Junior Class Play. The ticket sales brought in $372.88. With all the fund raisers com- bined, the class of 1982 made $4,564.44 to be used on the prom. The juniors soon found out that it took only a few hours to spend what they had taken months to earn. The prom was held May 25 at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. Before the dance itself, a sit- down dinner was served. Now with the hard work of rais- ing large amounts of cash and preparing the annual Junior-Sen- ior prom behind them, the juniors were ready to relax. After all, they were now almost at the top. Next year the class of 1983 would have to provide them with a prom to remember. J. B. Abicht Jane Adams Matt Bailey Brian Barnhart Sheila Beaver Keith Betts Mike Bills Jane Boggs Paul Bowie Kris Bullman Sam Butler Barbara Canterbury Jaryl Carpenter Jennifer Carpenter Angela Cox Juniors 57 Bobby Clovis Roberta Clovis Robin Coker Brian Cornell Steve Criss Eric Cunningham Mike Cunningham Lou Ann Dawson Tammy Dean Kristy Deem Sherie Dearth Missy Dennis Carrie Doty Jay Dee Drake Craig Duer A 1982 sign is hung on the junior wall during spirit week. Junior clowns relax after a long, hot Home- coming parade where they brought smiles and sold balloons to spectators along the parade route. Daydreaming about the upcoming weekend is junior J. B. Abicht. 58 Juniors Junior biology students and their teacher Mr. Walter Carpenter relax after working hard in class. Linda Duffy Paul Eddy Tony Erb Jackie Fairbee Lori Felter Becky Ferguson Ginnie Ferrier Johnna Fitzpatrick Susan Flowers Tawnie Francis Juniors 59 Helping Mrs. Phyllis Barnhart with chemis- try classes are aides Missy Dennis and Ka- ren Maston. Judy Garrison Angie Gaspers Jamie Gault Kathleen Gessner Eric Glaspell Carla Hackathorn Jerry Hall Scott Hall Shawn Hall Judy Hamilton Donnie Harding Bobby Hart Donna Hashman John Hashman Bonnie Hicks Tommy Hill John Hoff Lisa Holpp John James Scott Jay 60 Juniors Liz Jewell Gina Lamp Tina Lamp Angie Maston Karen Maston Kristi Maston Robert Maston Jeff Matthews David Metz Liz Miller Showing her artistic talent is junior Missy Dennis. Missy is an advance art student. Juniors 61 Junior Tony Erb goes down stairs to his next class. During Spirit Week, Jackie Fairbee puts tape on a sign to be hung on the junior wall. Lynn Nelly Shane Newbrough Bill Parks Brenda Payne Randy Payne Harold Perry Rodney Pethel Rick Pinkerton Craig Poling Millie Powell Robby Prim Jimmy Renner Sherri Rice Jim Riggs Heidi Ruckle 62 Juniors Greg Satterfield Missie Seago Lynn Shearon Tim Shultz Matthew Smith Bruce Speidel Liz Stewart Junior Taylor Lisa Taylor Robert Taylor Rod Thomas Theresa Waybright Ronnie White Diane Williamson Jay Zinn Clowns sell balloons Painted faces, lip stick smiles, bright colored costumes and shaded balloons all clashed in a mass of people could mean only one thing — the junior class was at it again. For three years, the class of '82 has been ditching its inhibi- tions and dawning their new iden- tities of clowns. This year the tra- dition continued. Laughter isn't the only primary goal of the army. The clycodelic mess was plotting its attack on the change purses of St. Marys. Balloons in hand, pepperoni rolls in oven, and the prom only six months away, the ten mem- bers conducted their plot during the Homecoming parade. After having faces redone by art direc- tor, Miss Susan Keeling, they emerged during the game again. Mission completed, costumes tucked away, and faces striped of paint, the clowns retired to the mild mannered life of an SMHS student. The plans had not be been fu- tile. Since the pepperoni rolls were so successful at Homecom- ing, they were continued through- out football season. A total of $321.70 was profited from their sales. Before the Homecoming parade begins, ju- nior Bill Parks (portraying a clown) rests. Juniors 63 Sophomores relax after watching a filmstrip Proudly displaying on the post are St. in Mrs. Ann Bradfield's class. Marys' FFA and Class of '83 school jackets. -----Class of ’83----------- Caught unaware are students in Mr. Charles Leonard’s biology class. 64 Sophomores Sophomores display spirit Conquering the float competi- tion during Homecoming Week, with the theme Devil the Hawks”, the class of 1983 start- ed off the year with a competitive spirit. This spirit carried over into the various interest of the 128 mem- bered class. Sports saw stu- dents in both varsity and J.V. ath- letics. Various clubs held sopho- mores in their government. Soph- omores also participated in choir, band, art, industrial arts, home economics and journalism. Approximately $700 was raised from popcorn sales to help finance next year's prom. The machine was bought from the class of '82 for $450 and sold to the freshmen for $400. Jill Stewart held the office of class president, with Steve Tay- lor acting as vice president. The sophomore class secretary was Trish McFarland and the treasur- er was Rick Miller. Sallie Bailey Steve Bailey John Barnes Wendell Barnes Brian Barnhart Laura Bennett David Blouir Karen Bowie B.J. Brammer Kelly Britton Mike Brown Joe Burns Barbara Butler John Carpenter Brian Clark Sophomores 65 Raising money for their class. Randa Hall. Jill Stewart, and T.C. Miller sell bags and bags of popcorn. Andy Clovis Russell Clovis Ricky Collins John Coplin Brenda Cox Buddy Cox Kelly Cox Sandra Cox Denise Davis Tammy Davis Barbara Dearth Mike Dunigan Karen Eddy Mark Efaw Tom Elder David Elliott Billy Engle Cathy Farris Debbie Felter James Findley 66 Sophomores Mickey Finn Darlene Fleming Raymond Fritts Jamie Frye Robby Gorrell Tim Gorrell Diana Grose Randa Hall Connie Hamilton Kim Hartline Jay Hashman Greg Haught Tom Heinzman Trina Hendrickson Karen Henegar Jennifer Holland Emily Hughes Rick Hupp Bill Hyre Jennings lllar Patiently waiting for the bell to ring, Playing backgammon during a break in Maston, James Malone, and George Locke. Sara Lattea leans against the door after class are sophomores Wayne Nichols. Clyde class. Sophomores 67 Speeches — fear, frustration What you are about to read is a purely fictional account of Mr. Bud Ludford’s English 10 class. Stu- dents were required to deliver at least one speech a semester. They were graded on a 1.2 to 4.0 grading scale, centering on vocal impres- sion, delivery, organization, and originality. Fellow peers did the grading. Names have been with- drawn for fear of unjustly drawing attention on any guilty party. He crawled up to the podium; a disorganized bundle of tattered notes, permanately creased post- ers, and awkward visual aids, hid the fashionable new suit he bought for the occasion. Stuttering, he tensly began to start a task that seemed like it would never end — his speech. Last night he had been up till 2 a.m. writing, rewriting and practic- ing. It showed, not the practice, but the dark rings which trapped two dialated little eyes. Propping his notes, he looked, with an embar- rased red face and forced smile, at the rest of the class. They laughed and his head fell to his mangled mess of props. Two minutes, maybe three, had gone by, but he swore he had been up there an hour. Suddenly, like a electric shock, he realized he was done. His face darkened with frus- tration as his bloodshot eyes skimmed over the conclusion to see if he really had read it. Stumbling out a thank you”, which he knew was incorrect, he swooped up his group of papers and hurried to his seat positive he had failed. The teacher wined out A + s”. No one raised their hand. A’s? , again no one. A -s? Ten people, 2 3 of the class, shot their hands into the air. The student questioned the classes decision, then said half way to himself, “That was a breeze. John Ingram Tom Jewell Tonya Johnson Twila Johnson Kathy Kelley Les Kelley Brent Kincaid Brian Kincaid Sara Lattea Cindy Lloyd George Locke Barb Long Mendy McFarland Trish McFarland Billie Jo McQuillan Brian Malone James Malone Jerry Malone Mendy Malone Clyde Maston 68 Sophomores Lisa Maston Howard Meeks Karen Methany Rick Miller Robbie Miller T.C. Miller Carla Moore Phillip Morgan Wayne Nichols Pat Nicholson George Locke and Brian Barnhart finish out their exciting game of backgammon. Mary Northrop Sherri Owens John Park Mike Parsons Cathy Pollock Steve Poling Deanna Ross Jeff Runnion Tom Sams Pam Satterfield Sophomores 69 Regina Satterfield Sherri Shepler Randy Shingleton Danny Shull Jessie Sigler Phillip Sigler J.R. Simonton Lori Skinner Chris Smith Kelly Smith Mike Smith Tim Smith David Snively Eric Snyder Marc Spencer Returning a cart to the library are sopho- mores Johnny Barnes and John Decker. Mendy Malone and Mary Shawn Northrop work on one of the three computors in the math department. 70 Sophomores Unable to participate in Phys. Ed. is injured sophomre Mike Smith. Richard Steele Charlie Stewart Jill Stewart Karen Stewart Jack Tawney Ernie Taylor Robert Taylor Steve Taylor Teddy Taylor Jeff Templeton Pam Templeton Mike Ward Mark Warren Abbi Wells Phil West Sophomores 71 Freshman Denise Winland takes time to Hurrying down the steps on his way to lunch think over the events of the day. is freshman Todd Lewis. — Class of 84 Posing for the camera during track practice brough. Kim Parsons, and Sheila Malone, are freshmen girls Lora Polasko, April New- 72 Freshmen Freshmen earn $556 A pop bottle drive, two bake sales and selling stationary were among the activities held by the class of 1984. Through these funding activities the class raised approximately $556. Aside from the financial stand point the Freshman class won a thuse and came in third at Home- coming. Kristi Huffman served as presi- dent for the class. The Vice Presi- dent was Jill Riggs. Jimmy Gessner held the position of treasurer, while Becky Ingram served as secretary. “Shoot ’em Down Devils was the theme for the freshmen class float. Brenda Auville Steve Baffle Bill Bailey Theresa Bailey Sheila Barnhart Sarah Beal Holly Berish Brad Berry Karen Betts Jim Bills Patrick Bills Mike Binegar Brenda Birkhimer Diane Blouir Ron Blouir Freshmen 73 Camie Boley Tammy Boley Tina Boley Victor Bowen James Brothers Richard Butler Kevin Buzzard Melody Campbell Robin Campbell Scott Campbell Steve Canterbury Julie Carpenter Don Casto Greg Cornell April Cox Joyce Cross Wanda Cross Audrey Cunningham Scarlet Danielson Eddie Davis Mike Dawson Libby Doty Tina Dunigan Serena Eddy Matt Elder Taking a moment out from putting up signs for Spirit Week are Scarlet Danialson. Sheila Malone, Kim Phillips. Kristi Huffman, and Au- drey Cunningham. 74 Freshmen After finishing their hard workout in gym class, Tanya Renner, Sherrie Hoff, and Tina Dunigan discuss the newest gossip. John Elliott Billy Evans Mike Everett Joyce Fairbee Gary Flanagan April Flowers Tim Flowers Brenda Francis Jimmy Gessner Dawn Hall Tony Hansen Jack Hashman Anne Hatfield Mike Hayes Mike Hearn Tammy Hicks Freshmen 75 Sherri Hoff Mindy Horner Kristi Huffman Susan Hughes Becky Ingram Allison James Greg Janes Tony Jemison Susie Jenkins Kelly Kemp Working on art projects are Lucy Richard- Visiting with friends are Marlene Taylor, son, April Cox, and Cheryl Stewart. Tina Bennett, and Becky Taylor. Patty Kincaid Aaron Lamp Joey Lamp Sharon Lamp Vicki Lamp Shawna Lane Todd Lewis Candi Lloyd Patty Locke Amy Lowther Emma McCullough Rick McCullough Richard McIntyre Elizabeth McQuillan Gary Malone 76 Freshmen Mike Malone Peggy Malone Sheila Malone Chris Mathews Missy Mays Steve Meanor Peggy Metz Roger Moore Kim Morrison Roddy Mote Sam Munday April Newbrough Jill Ogdin Kim Parsons Robert Parsons Phyllis Perry Kim Phillips Kevin Polan Lora Polasko James Poling Tanya Renner Lucy Richardson Jill Riggs Kelly Riggs Phil Riggs Traveling from class to class, students perform another daily ritual. Freshmen 77 Billy Robinson Wendy Ruckle Dan Rupert Bonnie Rymer Gloria Settle Billy Shingleton Misty Sparks John Shultz Brian Speidel Robin Steele Penny Steele Sheryl Stewart Duane Taylor Jimmy Taylor Kim Taylor Marlene Taylor Vince Taylor Wade Taylor Pam Templeton Beverly Trader David Trader Veronica Walker Sara Webb Audra Weekley Donna Wells Freshmen Gary Flanagan and Roger Moore along with sophomore Kelly Cox take a break on the stairs from the routine of school. Tammy Wells Betty West Sarah Williams Tim Wilson Tom Wilson Cindy Winland Denise Winland Karen Winland Freshmen 79 During typing class, senior Patty Storts works on her assignment. Students take time to read and relax from a hard day of class work. 80 Clubs Academics Division CLUBS and ACADEMICS Read pages 180-189 and do problems 1 thru 15 , and Don’t for- get the club meeting tomorrow are expressions heard quite often in SMHS. Before the school year began, students filled out schedules choosing seven courses to take. This year's schedule offered seven math classes, six English classes, and seven science classes. In addi- tion to the required courses, five elective areas were offered to en- rich the student body. Besides the regular daily routine, don’t forget the second Thursday of every month that were always ea- gerly awaited. Club days were an important part of the school routine. Meetings were held throughout the day in different areas of the building for those seven clubs. During the meetings, students were included in activities such as playing Reese- Auxier ball and surprising their Hid- den Honey with a gift. Everywhere you looked students were pulling to get the job done and to make the grade. Everywhere you looked students were participating in a class or club, participating in a slice of their lives. Clubs Academics Division 81 Poems, paint, publications Term papers, vocabulary words, poetry, drama, comedy, capitaliza- tion, clauses, sentence structure, media, journalism, art and foreign languages. Put all these together and you come up with the Language Arts Department. Some classes study such stories as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, MacBeth, The Devil and Daniel Webster”, and The Open Boat”. Other classes study songs by the Beatles, Rush, Styx, and Kansas. They don’t just listen to it, they study and discuss the meaning of the words. Many students wrote term papers before the year was over. Some teachers had their classes writing on controversial topics since the beginning of the year. Foreign language classes en- rolled 50 students this year. Span- ish I, II, III and IV were offered. The Spanish Club kept busy sponsoring bake sales, dances, Christmas car- oling and eating. As class projects, Spanish and Mexican foods were prepared. Art classes are also classified in Language Arts. Changes highlight- ed the art department. A bigger art room, updated equipment, and more students all helped add up to a suc- cessful year. The biggest change, however, was the switch of teach- ers in January. After the resignation of Ms. Susan Keeling, Mrs. Shirley White was added to the SMHS staff. Mrs. White co-ordinated the first an- nual Spring Art Show in April. Tommy Hill views the art show in the little theater. Missy Dennis uses oil paints in creating a flower design. SPANISH CLUB: (Front) Becky Ingram, Sherri Hoff, Kelly Kemp, Jill Ogdin, Scarlet Daniel- son, Sharon Lamp, Jackie Fairbee, Lori Skin- ner, (second) Judy Hamilton — treasurer, Melissa Mays. Kristi Huffman, Vicki Lamp. Shelia Malone, Danita Shortridge, Sherri Shepler, Tammy Davis, (third) Rick Pinker- ton, Rod Thomas, Angela Rogy, Ted Thomas — president, Maria Lyne — vice president, Earl Riggs. Deanna Ross, Jennifer Holland, (back) Jane Boggs, Tawnie Francis — sec- retary, Lisa Taylor, Ken Taylor, Howard Meeks, Emily Hughes, Jay Dee Drake. Libby Doty, Sara Webb. Miss Jan Kulazenka — ad- visor. (Not pictured) Kathy Thompson, There- sa Bailey, Brad Berry, Ed Davis. I anouaae Arts Spanish Club ART CLUB: (Front) Rae Henegar. Missy Den- nis. Shelia Beaver — secretary. Millie Powell — treasurer. Danita Shortridge — president. Liz Miller. Amy Lowther. (Back) Jerry Ma- lone. Bill Parks. Jeff Wilson. Dave Brizendine. Johnny Barnes. Bobby Clovis. Howard Meeks. Ms. Susan Keeling — advisor. (Not Pictrued) Alicia Hackathorn Language Arts Art Club 83 Math Dept. Geometry, Algebra — new math, as it was often called by graduates of 1961. Was it really new math? The math itself wasn't. The aspects, people equipment, however, were very new. If you add 300 math students, 3 new TRS-80 computers and excel- lent teachers, it all adds up to a new, exciting and educational year of mathematics. Some activities, however, are not new, but are rather traditional. An example of this is the Math Field Day. This year three competitors and one alternate were sent to Wirt County to participate in one phase of the regionals. Although the math department was over crowded this year, it didn’t hinder the learning efforts of the stu- dents who altogether covered al- most 1,500 pages of work. Students in Math II class work dutifuly on their assignment for the day. Mrs. Suzanne Rouse illistrates a problem for Senior Duane Ross concentrates hard on her Math II class his homework before the class begins. 84 Math Department '«‘i During Chemistry II class juniors take a break between their work. In Science 9 students take a moment to get organized for their class. Science Dept. Everyone, at one time or another, has to take some kind of a science course during their four years in high school. Therefore, everyone should be familiar with the science labs and equipment. This year the lab has two new pieces of equipment to make our studies a little easier. One of the new pieces of equip- ment purchased was the electric balance. The old way of massing certain substances was the equal arm balance. Anyone who has had IPS before knows the problems of calibrating, the trial and error of us- ing the right weights, and the time it takes to have it balance out. Yet after doing all this, your mass may or may not be accurate. The electric balance still can have some error, but is more practical and less time consuming than an equal arm bal- ance. The other equipment purchased was the ripple tank. This was used mainly for the students taking phys- ics so they can study wave lengths. This year was the first year for a new Science Club. They were called the Survivors and were an ecologi- cal oriented organization. The pur- pose of this club was not to make money, but to clean up the environ- ment. Some of the many activities the club started were recycling books and newspaper, making heat collectors, and an overnight canoe trip down the Middle Island Creek. Science courses offered were Chemistry I, II and Physics taught by Mrs. Phyllis Barnhart. Others were Biology, taught by Mr. Walter Car- penter, Biology I, II and Science 9, taught by Mr. Charles Leonard, and IPS, taught by Mr. Dave Gettings. Science Department 85 Mrs. Barbara Reckard and one of her classes discuss the upcoming Presidential Election. Library aids were Donna Hashman, Millie Powell. Lisa Taylor, Donna Parsons, and Jane Boggs. 86 Social Studies Library Aids Mr. Dave Wilson’s American Studies I class work to complete the day’s worksheet as- signment. History studied Students at SMHS traveled through war, peace, revolution, and depression without leaving the building. They did this by simply turning the pages of their history books. The four classes, American Stud- ies I, American Studies II, World Cul- tures, and Psychology, transported their students into the history of America and studies of world events. American Studies I, dealt with events from the revolution to the Civil War. American Studies II car- ried on from there to present day. Both were required classes. The study of the present day world, World Cultures, was the third required. An elective for upper- classmen, Psychology, dealt with the study of human behavior. Mrs. Ann Bradfield, Mr. Gail Mote, Mrs. Barbara Reckard, and Mr. Dave Wilson taught the four classes. Taking notes for an upcoming test are Mr. Gail Mote’s World Cultures students. OFFICE AIDES: (Front) Betty Bailey. Jackie Carpenter, (Back) Bonni Hicks. Johnna Fitz- patrick, Heidi Ruckle. Sherri Dearth, Lisa Holpp. Jackie Maidens. Traci Snyder, Diana Cokeley, Darla Maston. Cynthia Brammer, Theresa Waybright, Debbie Jewell, Verna Ferrier and Jody Cox. Social Studies Library Aids 87 Students analyze behavior Twenty-six students first semes- ter and nine students second se- mester helped to make Mrs. Reck- ard's psychology class. The course not only helped students interested in pursuing a career in psychology, but also those just wanting to par- ticipate in the fun of the class. These thirty-six students had a busy year. To start things out, they had to carry eggs with them every- where they went. The purpose of this experiment was to teach the re- sponsibility of caring for another life. Twenty eggs were dressed, col- ored, named, and drug around for one week close to the person of some twenty teenagers. The results were quite alarming. All through the week each student kept a personal log. While one par- ent was typing, she moved the car- riage and knocked her child right onto the floor. This would have been alright if the eggs had been boiled, but unfortunately they were raw. While some were careless, others were the perfect mothers and fa- thers. Precautions such as cotton lined beds, baby sitters, and even car seats helped to insure the safe- ty of the babes. On the more serious side of the class was the annual Christmas par- ty. The object of this was to provide Christmas for the pre-school age children of the community. The pro- gram was started approximately ten years ago. A woman from the Headstart pro- gram came to the high school look- ing for an organization to sponsor the event. The first year children from Richie and Pleasants Counties came making a total of almost 150. Now, each county has its own pro- gram. Since then, each student ei- ther sponsors a child alone or pairs up with another person. Their child spends the day at the high school where they receive gifts, a Christ- mas party, and to add the final touch, a visit from Santa Claus. During the second semester the students were mainly concerned with observations. As Mrs. Reckard put it, The students are my field workers. They visited the Kinder- garden and the Pleasants County Middle School to watch how chil- dren react, play, and get along with each other. Toward the end of the third nine weeks, the class kept a record of all the different sayings they could find on T-shirts that were worn in school. This was to find the different moral standards of to- day's teenagers. Every year the Collin Anderson Center participates in the Special Olympics. The psychology students helped with getting the participants to their events on time. During the day the students spent time with them. Psychology touches many bases in the educational field. It was not only a learning experience for St. Marys' students, but also beneficial to the community in more ways than one. Smiling at a moment ot clam on the rough sea of teaching is Mrs. Barbara Reckard. Being the Jolly Ole soul he is, Chuck Wright Psychology Christmas Party. Here, he is volunteered to play Santa Claus for the caught admiring his new look, 88 Psychology Are these aliens from the newly discovered planet “ork“? Some may think so. but the Psychology “parents would be highly dis- mayed at such a thought. Students in Psychology class wait patiently with their children for the Christmas festivi- ties to begin. Junior Tina Malone watches over her child while she opens her gift. Psychology 89 Steve Criss works to put that personal touch to his project in shop. FHA: (Front) B. Hicks. D. Jewell, C. Hackath- orn, C. Cambell, J. Cox, D. Hasman. T. Way- bright, G. Lamp. M. Malone. D. Felter, K. Stewart, S. Cox, C. Smith, C. Hamilton, Mrs. Gregg — Advisor. (Second) B. Payne, K. Riggs, P Malone. E. Wolfe. B. Birkhimer, S. Stewart, L. Richardson, A. Cox, S. Eddy, T. Hicks, L. Maston, A. Newbrough, P. Kincaid, D. Williamson, F. Mulneix. (Third) S. Lane, D. Wells, T. Hendrickson, E. McQuillian, P. Locke, D. Blouie. J. Garrison, T. Boley, J. Sigler. M. Northrop, C. Lloyd, J. Cross, M. Horner. S. Bailey. D. Dawson. (Fourth) R. Steele. T.C. Miller, K. Maston, T. Johnson, K. Hartline, K. Winland, P. Steele. K. Bowie, V. Shull, L. Polasko, T. Johnson, W. Cross. J. Woodby. Donnie Bennett works on a goal post for one of the class floats to be displayed in the annual Homecoming parade. 90 Clubs and Academics FHA FHA FHA combine events Students from the Industrial Arts and Home Economics areas have become involved in many activities together. To start things out, they had their annual Christmas party December 3, and then their Valen- tines party. To end the together- ness, they had a hall dance. Doing some things on their own, the Industrial Arts department every year has its annual fruit and beef jerky sales. On July 4 the Industrial Arts students sold ice cream. They also, along with the Home Econom- ics students, attended the art show held May 24. Highlighting the events of the Home Economics students were their annual banquet held April 3, and a skating party. After school was out, they went to Camden Park for a day. The courses offered to the stu- dents are Home Economics I and II, Home Economics for Singles and many more. For Industrial Arts the courses included General Shop I and II, Mechanical Drawing I, II and III, Agricultural Mechanics, Vo. Ag. I, II, III, Forestry and Conservation. Mrs. Joyce Gregg, Mr. Roger Coch- ran and Mr. Denny Venderlic are the teachers in the Home Economics and Industrial Arts departments. Mrs. Joyce Gregg cooks up a new recipe for Home Economics class. FFA: (Front) Danny Rupert, Bob Parsons, Steve Taylor, Steve Criss — Secretary, Eric Cunningham — Vice President, Matthew Smith — President. Donna Hashman, Bill Munday — Sentinel, Jerry Cunningham, Da- vid Elliot. Tim Flowers. Jimmy Brothers. Gary Malone, (Back) Mr. Roger Cochran — Advi- sor, Philip Sigler, Robert Maston, Jay Dee Drake. John Hashman, Jimmy Taylor. Jay Hashman, Joey Lamp, Brian Cornell, Sam Munday. James Finnley. (Not Pictured) Rob- ert Taylor. Jerry Hall. Randy Shingleton, Dale Munday. David Blouir, Lisa Holpp. Clubs and Academics FFA 91 Discussing some upcoming events are the art club members. STUDENT COUNCIL: (Front) Kelly Maston, Maria Lyne. Kristi Hupp, Judy Hamilton, (second) Kristi Huffamn, Becky Ingram. Jill Riggs, Sarah Webb, Denise Davis. Trish McFarland. Jill Stewart. Kathy Kelly. Sherri Shepler, Robby Gorrell. Brian Barnhart. Darla Maston. Grant Weekley. (back) Jimmy Gessner, Ricky Miller. Theresa Bailey, Jennifer Carpenter. Tommy Hill. Lynn Neely, Missy Dennis, Harry Gene Morgan. Vicki Shull. Glenda Taylor. Kari Boley, Dwight Davis. 92 Clubs and Academics Student Council Going over Spanish business during the May club meeting is Maria Lyne and advisor Miss Jan Kulazenka. Chirs Matthews, Brad Berry and Paul Bowie play dodgeball in gym. Ricky Hupp, president of the Key Club, calls the meeting to order. YOUTH COUNCIL: (Front) Denise Winland. Gary Flanagan. Steve Meanor. Sally Bailey, (second) Donna Wells. Candi Lloyd, Brenda Cox, Cindy Lloyd. Rita West, April New- brough, Patty Kincaid. Wanda Cross, Misty Sparks, Advisor Lucy Winland. (back) Bren- da Auville, Holly Berrish, Debbie Dawson, Kelly Cox, Steve Baffic, Roger Moore, Steve Canterbury. Jeff Templeton and Francis Mul- neix. Clubs and Academics Youth Council 93 Gym floor replaced A new gymnasium floor, two in- structors, Mrs. Ann Maston and Mr. Bill Auxier, and 254 students helped to construct the 10 Physical Educa- tion classes at SMHS. Aside from exercising, soccer, dodgeball, softball, tennis, volley- ball, and running suicides were also a part of the class. Reese Auxier ball, named after its founding fa- thers, is a local variation of volley- ball which was also part of the cur- riculum. One club, the GAA, centered around the Physical Educcation de- partment. Officers for the club were president Jody Cox; vice president, Carla Hackathorne, and secretary treasurer Shawna Lane. Also included in the Physical Edu- cation class is a unit on Health Edu- cation. Mrs. Ann Maston's Physical Education class attempts to get organized outside in the early spring air. GAA: (First) Shawna Lane, Jody Cox — President. Rae Henegar — Vice President. Mrs. Ann Maston — Advisor, (second) April Cox, Lucy Richardson, Carla Hackathorn, Sheryl Stewart, Veronica Walker, Judy Garri- son, Sherri Hoff, (third) Peggy Metz, Audrey Cunningham, Kim Phillips, Camie Boley, Dian- na Blouir, Bonnie Rymer, Joyce Fairbee, (fourth) Mindy Horner, Liz Jewell, Debbie Jewell, Robin Coker, Bonnie Hicks, Fran Mul- neix. (fifth) Donna Wells, Candy Lloyd, Sally Bailey, Rita West. Diane Williamson, Susan Hughes (Not Pictured) Brenda Auville, Barb Butler, Jammie Woodby, Sherri Rice, Tonya Renner, Tammy Hicks. Cindy Lloyd, Tina Ben- nett. Susie Jenkins. 94 Physical Education GAA Junior Robert Taylor shows his athletic abilities as he excels in a tough racquetball match. Physical Education Tri-Hi- Y 95 Students earn money for trip The Special Ed. students kept busy throughout the year. If they weren’t making money for the trip to Virginia, then they were learning to cook, sew, and all sorts of things needed for everyday living. Activities throughout the year in- cluded a Thanksgiving Dinner for the class and different faculty mem- bers. The class also made a quilt and sold it to help raise money for the trip. However, the big fund raiser for the year was the making and selling of cookbooks. This event brought in approximately $900. After a year’s hardwork the day came for the students to venture to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Chaperones for the trip were Miss Pam Hamilton, Mrs. Barbara Reck- ard, and Miss Krista Anderson. Stu- dents attending the trip were Bill Bo- ley, Don Collins, Rickie Collins, Mar- sha Cunningham, Joe Forshey, Har- old Perry, Phyllis Perry, and Ronnie White. .'Win Ronnie White studies for an up coming test on the Civil War. Learning to sew are Harold Perry and Ernie Taylor. Phyllis Perry, Bill Boley, Joe Forshey, Harold Perry. Ronnie White, Miss Pam Hamilton, Ricky Collins, Marsha Cunningham, Donald Collins and Mrs. Barbara Reckard admire the old homes in Colonial Williamsburg. 96 Special Education Joe Forshey was put in the stockades at Williamsburg. Waiting for the bus to leave is Phyllis Perry. Stopping for lunch near Clarksburg are the Special Ed. students. Special Education 97 Personal Typing students work hard to complete their daily assignments. KEY CLUB: M. Warren. J. Tawney. K. Huff- man, J. Carpenter, E. McCullough, A. James, J. Riggs, D. Davis. K. Hawkins, T. Lowther. J. Nicholson, K. Boley, L. Janes, L. Doty, S. Webb. B. Taylor. G. Taylor, J. James, S. Hall. E. Davis (second) J. Malone. B. Parks. J. An- derson. E. James. J. Lowther. D. Ross, E. Riggs. T. Northrop. J. Efaw, J. McSweeney. J. Webb. T. Thomas, G. Maher, W. Elliott, H. Morgan, J. Waugh, G. Fauss, R. Thomas. P. Balmain, (third) J.B. Abicht, J. Hoff, D. Ben- nett. T. Hill, M. Cunningham, J. Renner, M. Bailey, M. Efaw, B. Clark, B.J. Brammer. R. Hupp. J. Mathews. B. Hyre, S. Hall. K. Taylor. D. Trader. J. Park, J. Gessner, R. McIntyre, (back) M. Hayes, D. Davis. S. Simonton, E. Snyder, H. Meeks. 98 Club and Academics Key Club Typing Skills Improved Down at the end of the hall from the lunch room across from the prin- cipals offices lie two rooms for the future secretaries, business offi- cials, and maybe even corporation president — the business depart- ment. Preparing us for the business end of life are Mrs. Mae Lewis and Mrs. Marge Carnes. In their two rooms, the students sit at desks behind typewriters covered with yellow gingham cloth. They learn how to increase their typing speed with the least amount of mistakes possible. Some services the classes offered the school were typing and printing programs for class plays, concerts, and banquets. Over the hum of typing and the crinkling of paper you would find that all the students in typing class were not all going into the business field. Personal typing was the course offered to these students on a semester basis. Typing wasn't the only thing learned. Other courses offered were General Business, Shorthand, and Accounting. Shorthand students, Lynn Neely, and Lisa Taylor take a free day from the vigorous task of dictating. SURVIVORS: (Front) Rickie Miller, Robbie Miller, Robert Parsons. George Locke, Les Kelley. Mike Malone, Jim Brothers, (second) Danny Rupert. John Ingram, Emily Hughes, Jackie Fairabee, Donna Wells, Mr. Charles Leonard. Susan Hughes. Phillip Morgan, Robbie Gorrell, Phillip Sigler, Mike Parsons, Randy Payne. David Brizendine. Rick Pinker- ton, Liz Stewert, Jay Fauss, Mindy Hornor. Clubs and Academics Survivors Club 99 Creating new ideas and scripts aren’t al- ways easy for Media students Joe Webb and Kyra Hall. Reading over the menu and announcements for one week’s show are Mark Spencer, Brian Kincaid, and Kyra Hall. Taking a brief moment between skits are David Brizendine, Kari Boley, and Tina Lowther. Members of the state award winning SMHS Media staff are (front) Tina Lowther, Jo Nich- olson, Kyra Hall. Kari Boley. (back) Jay Zinn, Greg Maher. Jim Renner. Joe Webb, Tom Hill, Shawn Hall. Big Bird, Mr. Bud Ludford, advi- sor, Lisa Lamp, Vicki Shull, and David Brizen- dine. 100 Clubs Academics Media wins first in state A new year, some new equipment, and new faces were all it took to get the ball rolling for the Media Staff. They started the year as usual producing one show a week. Their assignment was to bring rather bor- ing classroom information to the students in an imaginative and cre- ative style. They worked with 12-14 students year round in their various jobs, such as engineering, set design, script writing and several others. In March they traveled to Hunting- ton and for the second consecutive year won the first place Broadcast Journalism Award at the United High School Press Convention. They then began producing two shows a week which meant they had to work double time. The Media staff had their first an- nual Media bash in May. They gath- ered at the home of Mr. Bud Ludford for a swimming party, and so fin- ished off their year. Ready to maneuver the cameras are Jo Nicholson and Tom Hill. Going over the skit in front of the cameras are Brent Kincaid and Jennifer Holland. Tom Hill, (second) Shawn Hall, Marc Spen- cer, (third) Brian Kincaid, Greg Maher, Joe Webb. Brent Kincaid, (back) Jo Nicholson, Tina Lowther, Kari Boley, Kyra Hall, Jennifer Holland worked on the shows second semes- ter. Student journalists Officials reported that the 36 members of The ARGUS” and Pur- ple and Gold staffs were responsi- ble for meeting their numerous deadlines. Seven issues of the school news- paper The ARGUS were printed by the Journalism II and Journalistic Photography classes. In its 51st consecutive year The ARGUS was edited by Andy Clovis. Randa Hall served as Assistant Editor. Deadlines for the Purple Gold began midway through the year. Pa- pers, pencils, pictures, and people were the staff's trade mark. After the first deadline three stu- dents, Andy Clovis, Jeff Lowther, and Ken Smith, entered the WVU High School Journalism Competi- tion. Ken Smith received a plaque symbolizing first place in advertis- ing. Under the supervision of Miss Krista Anderson, the yearbook pro- gressed until its 184 pages were complete. The theme, A Slice of Life”, unified the five sections of the book. The ARGUS staff was (front) Mark Warren, Brent Kincaid, Andy Clovis, Randa Hall, Ken Smith, Scott Winland. (back) J B. Abicht, Chuck McKnight, Jason Wright, Tim Nor- throp. Alicia Hackathorn, Jeff Lowther, Chuck Wright, Mark Efaw, and John Coplin. 102 Journalism Rubbing off a headline for the Argus is Jour- headlines. Andy served as editor-in-chief, nalism II student Andy Clovis. Besides doing Going through pictures for their sections were in charge of the class section including are Traci Snyder and Kristi Hupp. The girls underclassmen and faculty. Going over the P G sports section are Brent Kincaid and Randa Hall. Completing the P G ad section are Alicia Hackathorn and Ken Smith. P G staff was (front) Ken Smith, editor. Randa Hall, assistant editor. Liz Miller, Andy Clovis. Jeff Lowther, Brenda Cox, (back) J.B. Abicht. Kristi Hupp. Bobby Clovis, Traci Sny- der. Wiley Elliott. Kathleen Gessner, Alicia Hackathorn, Duane Ross, Angela Cox, and Danita Shortridge. Journalism 103 Mrs. Ann Bradfield grades papers from her World Cultures class. Krista Anderson Jon Amundson Betty Bailey Bill Brizendine Marjorie Carnes More than teachers Contrary to popular belief, the thirty-four teachers, two principals, and two guidance counselors of SMHS did more than just instruct students. Their duties ranged from disci- pling students to helping construct their homeroom's float. Throughout the year they also were responsible for hall duty, sponsoring home- rooms, and some for supervising suspensions and study halls. A teacher must also be present at all class activities, or school functions. Nine teachers sponsored clubs, and seven coached teams. Aside from teachers, the school also employed two secretaries, three cooks, four custodians, and one librarian. Jackie Carpenter Walter Carpenter Joyce Gregg Roger Huffman Susan Keeling Faculty 105 Patricia Kelley Janet Kulazenka Charles Leonard Bud Ludford Betsy Putnam Mrs. Betsy Putnam helps Rod Thomas decide on plans for the future. Waiting to go back to class after a fire drill are Mrs. Marjorie Carnes, Mr. William Duer, Mr. Jon Amundson and Mr. Dave Wilson. 106 Faculty Barbara Reckard Suzanne Rouse Helen Weber Janis Yoho Watching attentively as the Belle is crowned are Mr. Mike Webb and Mr. Dan All- man. Taping one of the many media shows is advisor Mr. Bud Ludford. Putting away her TV after the morning media show is Mrs. Phyllis Barnhart. During an away J. V. basketball game, soph- omores Wendell Barnes and Tom Elder guard their opponents. Junior Matt Bailey and sophomore Robby Gorrell stride it out in tough competition. 108 Sports Division SPORTS Sophomore Brian Kincaid battles for the ball during a game against Sistersville. Freshmen Lora Polasko and Joyce Fairbee warm up for track practice. “We are family” refers to all the sports teams at St. Marys High School. It can also be referred to much more. The community plays a big part of the success of SMHS teams. Without their support and enthusiasm cheering the teams on, the sports teams could not achieve their goals of victory. When the last bell rings at 3:30, a certain amount of students stay be- hind to begin their hours of practice. These students are our athletes. Before an athlete's day of compe- tition begins, this minority group must go through a vigorous time pe- riod where practices are long and hard. Preseason practice takes dedication and ability from every- one. The teams may have from one to two practice sessions a day. No matter how many held, it is sure the athletes are giving it their all. When game time rolls around not only will the team be attempting their best, but the community will be there, pull- ing for them to succeed. Whether you are participating in one of SMHS’s sports teams or playing the part of spectator, your high school sports is a very large and important slice of your life. Sports Division 109 110 Varsity Football Shown on the side line seriously watch- ing the game is Jim Renner. ST. MARYS OPPONENT 29-6 Warren 7-0 Wirt 35-0 Spencer 50-20 Frontier 43-14 Williamstown 8-22 Paden City 27-7 South Harrison 19-0 Doddridge 15-16 Wahama 6-0 Magnolia Gridders finish 8-2 Several summer workouts, and a pair of practices a day through the month of August helped in the cre- ation of a winning 8-2 record for our Blue Devil gridders. Starting the season with a win over Warren proved to be only one of eight victories the Devils mount- ed up as the season progressed. A defeat by the Wildcats of Paden City and a small setback by Wa- Ouring a timeout, Donnie Bennett and Coach Gail Mote discuss the coming obstacles of the game. hama were all that held them from going to state. But they still man- aged to collect the honor of LKC champions by overcoming eight teams from West Virginia and Ohio alike. In the ninth game of the season Wahama nudged our Devils in a close battle of 16-15, but we took revenge on Magnolia in an away game and defeated them 6-0. Seniors Mike Hanlin and Donnie Bennett scrimage for yardage as the opponent looks on with astonishment. Listening attentively to the next play are Mike Hanlin, Robby Prom and Donnie Ben- nett. Senior quarterback, Mike Hanlin is shown leading a play as well as a victory for the Devils. Varsity Football 111 (Front) Clifford Smith, Chuck Wright, John Bills, John Miller, Terry Nichols. John McSweeney, Scott Jemison, Mike Hanlin. Earl Riggs. Bobby Barnes. (Second) Coach Gail Mote. Jimmy Renner, Mike Britton, Mike Morrison, Jeff Wilson, Mike Chambers, Cla- rence Smith. Donnie Bennett. Eddie Piggott, Coach Bill Auxier. (Third) Wendell Barnes. Tony Erb, Paul Bowie. Robbie Prim, Shane Newbrough. John Coplin, Pat Nicholson. Jeff Runion. Mike Smith. (Fourth) James Malone. John Decker, B. J. Brammer, Ricky Miller. Les Kelley. Tom Sams, Brian Kincaid. Clyde Mas- ton, Tom Jewell. (Back) Robbie Miller. Brian Malone, Brian Clark, John Carpenter, J.R. Si- monton, Brian Barnhart, Mike Dunigan, Tom Elder. During Parents’ Night senior Chuck Wright honors his parents and his school. 112 Varsity Football Clarence Smith goes under an opponent to gain yardage for the first down. Team managers Leslie Mote and Steve Barnhart stand aside waiting for a time-out. With a look of anguish, senior Scot Jemison ponders on the events of the game. Varsity Football 113 Chosen for the All-State football team are seniors (front) John Bills, Clarence Smith, (back) John Miller, Mike Hanlin, Chuck Wright. Chuck was also selected as co- captain for the team. Not pictured are Mike Britton and John Mike McSweeney. Varsity football players listen for instruc- tions from Coach Gail Mote. 114 Varsity Football Varsity cheerleaders encourage spirit as players enter Imlay Field. Devils strive to gain points and to gain an- other victory. Varsity Football 115 JV team members practice for games ahead with other varsity members. JV stats St. Marys Opponent 35-6 Tyler 0-6 Warren Loval 14-30 Parkersburg South 28-0 Harrisville 22-21 Sistersville 6-28 Paden City JV football players prepare for their next play against the opponent. Before a game begins, team members enter the field where they will strive for a victory. 116 JV Football (Front) Eddie Davis, Jimmy Smith, team man- agers, (seocnd) Greg Janes, Brad Berry, Roddy Mote, Duane Taylor, Mike Hearn, Steve Canterbury, (third) Mike Malone, Vince Taylor, Pat Bills, Mike Binegar, James Bills, Rick McCullough, (fourth) Sam Munday, Joey Lamp, Phil Riggs, Todd Lewis. Chris Mat- thews. (back) Coach Bill Brizendine and Coach Dave Wilson. Freshmen football team takes a break be- fore game time while Coach Dave Wilson re- lays strategy. Freshmen end season The freshman opened their sea- son with a 28-14 victory over Wirt County. This was the first of three victories for the Devils. Their sec- ond win was over Warren, 18-16. Their third excursion proved un- successful with a 6-21 loss from Magnolia. The Devils then met War- ren and were once again victors with a 24-14 decision. For the fifth game of the season the Devils met Spencer losing 6-30. The last game for the freshmen Devils was a home game against lo- cal rival Williamstown, losing 14-42. We had no injuries to speak of, and the kids played very hard. Be- cause they played very hard, they had a successful season. I consider that a very important asset in the game, commented Coach Dave Wilson. St. Marys Opponent 28 14 Wirt County 18 16 Warren 6 21 Magnolia 24 14 Warren 6 30 Spencer 14 42 Williamstown Number 10, Roddy Mote, carries the ball for a first down. Freshman Football 117 ST. MARYS OPPONENT 48-55 Wirt 58-57 Braxton 47-39 South Harrison 56-79 Frontier 52-55 Harrisville 60-58 Sistersville 56-44 Wirt 67-61 Pennsboro 47-71 Sistersville 82-73 Magnolia 60-66 Williamstown 63-87 Frontier 54-78 Paden City 52-43 Doddridge 53-57 Ravenswood 54-58 Harrisville 54-38 Magnolia 59-61 Ravenswood 56-59 Pennsboro 60-87 Paden City 53-57 Williamstown 53-61 Magnolia msm A cardinal player goes up for two but junior ready to rebound the ball. John Hoff rejects it while Terry Nichols gets 118 Varsity Basketball Senior John Mike McSweeney shoots for two from the foul line. Cagers end with 8-13 Despite injuries to two players, Mike Hanlin and Robbie Prim, the 1980-81 varsity basketball team started their season with a game with Wirt. Although they lost the game, the Devils never lost faith and continued to face further challenges ahead. During the middle of the season, the Blue Devils went up against their arch rivals, Paden City, where they lost 54-57. Soon after, the cagers came back and were victorious against Doddridge. The game end- ed with the score of 52-43. Concluding the season with a game against Magnolia, the Devils came close behind with a score of 53-61. Aiding Coach Bill Auxier with the seven senior, five junior man squad was Mr. Denny Venderlic. The team ended the season with eight wins and fourteen losses. (Front) Donnie Harding, Tom Hill, Mike Hanlin, Terry Nichols. Joe Webb. John Efaw, (back) Coach Denny Venderlic, Gary Fauss, Robby Prim. John McSweeney. Doug Williams, John Hoff, Dwight Davis, and Coach Bill Auxier. Varsity Basketball 119 Sophomore Wendell Barnes lakes the ball to score with the aid ot Tom Elder. St. Marys 63-55 20-48 30-49 36-40 67-34 48- 32 49- 38 60-51 79-72 47- 60 48- 66 49- 63 54-31 59- 47 63-41 48-32 47- 48 60- 39 48- 47 49- 77 Opponent Wirt Frontier Harrisville Sistersville Wirt Pennsboro Sistersville Magnolia Doddridge Williamstown Frontier Paden City Doddridge Ravenswood Harrisville Magnolia Ravenswood Pennsboro Paden City Williamstown JV team wins 12 The Junior Varsity basketball squad began their hard, strenuous practices November 15. These practices were in preparation for the games to follow. Their season was strong. It was a hard fought season that led to a final record of 12-8. The March to the Top” was the team’s motto. One JV player, Brian Clark, did just that. After improving his playing skills, Brian was moved to the varsity squad. The main goal of the JV squad was to gain experience and learn good sportsmanship. Junior Tony Erb looks on as he prepares for defensive plays. (Front) John Carpenter, Mike Cunningham, lie, Brian Kincaid, Mark Efaw, Mike Dunigan, Jason Wright, Wendell Barnes. Tom Elder, Mike Smith. Brian Clark, Tony Erb, Brent Kin- Bruce Speidel, (back) Coach Denny Vender- caid. 120 JV Basketball JV starter, Brian Clark, fires up a jump shot as Tom Elder rushes in for a rebound. Point guard, Wendell Barnes, dribbles down the floor to set up offense. Tony Erb works inside as Brian Clark shoots over two defenders. JV Basketball 121 Mr. Bruce Martin, math instructor, also coaches freshmen basketball. ST. MARYS OPPONENT 15-42 Paden City 27-26 Doddridge 40-35 Tyler 27-48 Magnolia 24-30 Williamstown 36-47 Doddridge 48-63 Ravenswood 49-47 Tyler 22-35 Paden City 32-30 Harrisville 35-36 Ravenswood 44-53 Magnolia 16-52 Sistersville 25-30 Sistersville 28-29 Harrisville 32-53 Magnolia 54-31 Pennsboro 34-66 Ropley 122 Freshmen Basketball Freshmen Despite numerous hours of prac- tice, the 14 member freshmen bas- ketball team, coached by Bruce Martin, ended the season with a 5 win, 13 loss record. The squad started off their sea- son on a negative note losing to Pa- den City. They then changed their luck in the second game scoring 27 finish 5-13 points against Doddridge’s 26. In the final game of the season, St. Marys again was defeated. Against Ravenswood, they lost 34- 66. Between games the team scrim- maged against the junior varsity players to help improve their perfor- mance in later competition. Freshmen starters gather information from Coach Bruce Martin in a tight situation. Brad Berry attempts to block a shot against a Middlebourne offender. (Front) Brian Speidel, Steve Canterbury, Gary Flanagan. Roddy Mote, Todd Lewis. Duane Taylor, Vince Taylor, (back) Coach Bruce Martin, Jimmy Gessner. David Trader. Kevin Buzzard. Ken Taylor. Steve Baffic, Ar- ron Lamp, Brad Berry, Pat Bills. Victor Bowen, Beverly Trader. Manager. Freshmen Basketball 123 VARSITY St. Marys Opponent 53-68 Pennsboro 46-70 P-Catholic 54-46 Williamstown 74-45 Paden City 42-70 Ravenswood 50-42 Sistersville 48-44 Doddridge 18-53 Tyler 25-37 Pennsboro 32-59 P-Catholic 55-30 Wirt 30-29 Harrisville 39-35 Sistersville 42-48 Doddridge 34-65 Tyler 43-60 Ravenswood 68-29 Wirt 28-55 Harrisville 55-48 Paden City 50-49 Williamstown Sectionals 43-52 Magnolia St. Marys JV Opponent 29-21 Pennsboro 15-41 Ravenswood 23-38 Sistersville 10-51 Doddridge 37-35 Tyler 29-27 Pennsboro 23-13 Wirt 40-10 Harrisville 17-34 Doddridge 29-37 Tyler 16-46 Ravenswood 21-20 Wirt 26-22 Harrisville 124 Girls Basketball SMHS Devilettes set up for a foul shot by junior Jennifer Carpenter. Varsity wins 10 The varsity girls started out the 80-81 season with two new coaches, Mr. Bruce Martin and Ms. Jan Kulazenka. They led their team to ten wins and ten losses. During the section 1, Region 1, Class AA tournament action, the Blue Devi- lettes were unsuccessful against the Magnolia Eagles by a score of 43-52. Two highlighted events of the season were Parents’ Night and Senior Night. On Parents' Night, the parents were introduced and then honored with a corsage. On Senior Night Rae Henegar, the only senior team member, was honored with a plaque. Consisting of eight freshmen and three sophomores, the Junior Varsi- ty Girls Basketball team had a suc- cessful season. The team managed to pull seven victorious games out of a total of thirteen. ■■Til Senior Rae Henegar tries to block an oppo- nents shot. Compiling the varsity squad was (front) Shei- la Barnhart. Manager. Ruth Williams. Millie Powell, Rae Henegar, Jennifer Carpenter, Jamy Frye, (back) Coach Bruce Martin. T. C. Miller. Manager. Lisa Holpp, Liz Jewell. Ka- ren Henegar. Jackie Fairbee, Mary Northrop, Manager, and Miss Jan Kulazenka. During a game against Paden City Wildcats, varsity team members Jennifer Carpenter and Rae Henegar take the ball. Members of the JV team were (front) Coach Jan Kulazenka. Sherri Hoff. Jill Riggs. Audra Weekly. Julie Carpenter, Donna Wells, (back) T. C. Miller and Mary Northrop. Man- agers. Debbie Felter. Bonnie Rymer, Joyce Fairbee. Camie Boley, Trina Hendrickson and Sheila Barnhart. Manager. Girls Basketball 125 Donnie Bennett aids a participant from Colin Anderson for an event in the Speical Olym- pics. Taking time out for a chat with a friend are Mrs. Barbara Reckard and Rick Pinkerton. W Students from SMHS participated and aided in the Special Olympics at Colin Anderson Center. 126 Special Olympics Special Olympics Producing a happy smile, Jimmy Renner of- fers a congradulation to a pal. The pomp and circumstance of Olympic competition was available to St. Marions when Pleasants County held the regional and county Special Olympics. Without traveling to Moscow or Lake Placid, 65 SMHS students and 187 Colin Anderson students were able to view racing competitions, broad jumps, frisbee throws, and softball tosses, complete with rib- bons as awards. Traditionally, only Mrs. Barbara Reckards psychology classes were permitted to supervise, but this year students whose parents worked at Colin Anderson were allowed to at- tend. The students' job consisted of as- sisting a Colin Anderson student arid making sure he got to the event on time. Aside from the athletic entertain- ment, a helicopter was furnished by the National Guard for students to study. An eighteen wheeler was also there for inspection. A horse, specially equiped for physically handicapped students confined to wheel chairs was furnished. Refreshments of baked beans, hot dogs, and potato salad were provided for the event held on May 22. The SMHS band opened the events, and Fantasy, a local disco group, played for the rest of the day. On May 26 the county held its own Special Olympics competition for handicapped and mentally retarded students. Students enjoy a leisure moment on the merry-go-round. Special Olympics 127 All-State qualifier, Steve Taylor, runs to stay in shape (or upcoming meets. Cross countryman, Jimmy Taylor, works hard to complete the meet. First Marietta First John Marshall Second Belaire First Elkins Third Oak Hill First Rio Grande Third Regional Running through a creek is only part of the course Tom Hill strives to finish. 128 Cross Country Cross Country Another runner In the all-state meet Is sen- ior Lee Haddox. Starting off this year’s season with high hopes of a possible state championship, the Cross Country team came in a close third place at the regionals. This knocked them out of state competition. Only the teams finishing first and second in the regionals qualified for the state meet. The Cross Country boys started the season in the hot August days and finished the season in the wet and cold days of October and No- vember. The team placed consis- tently high and had a total of four first places. Although the team did not qualify for the state meet, St. Marys quali- fied three individuals; all three fin- ishing in the top ten. This gave them all state honors. Senior Lee Haddox finished third making him an all-stater for the sec- ond year in a row. Sophomore Steve Taylor, who missed all-state honors last year by one place, finished fifth while junior Tom Hill finished sev- enth. Along with other competitors, John Hash- man goes outside to try to move ahead. Cross Country 129 State qualifiers, Steve Taylor and Lee Haddox reach for a first place. St. Marys Opponent 2nd Fairmont 2nd Glenville 3rd Shadyside 10th Bellaire 3rd Pksbg High 4th Pksbg South 1st LKC 1st Regional 1st State Tracksters relax during a moment free of activities. 130 Boys Track Striding over a hurdle is sophomore Tom Elder. Senior Scot Jemison gives it his all on a discus throw, which has enabled him to re- ceive a state championship. Struggling to end the competition are Lee Haddox and Steve Taylor. Boys Track 131 Members of the boys’ track team are (front) Malt Bailey, John Hashman, Tom Hill, Lee Haddox, Steve Taylor, Scott Jemison, Greg Maher, Chuck McKnight, Jeff Templeton, Vic- tor Bowen, (second) Jack Hashman, Jim Tay- lor. Rob Taylor, Rob Prom, John Park, Wayne Nichols, Jason Wright, Tom Elder, (back) Da- vid Cross, John Schultz, Phil West, Mike Ma- lone, Jay Hashamn, Jennings lllar, and Coach Jerry Rea, Boys take state Starting out the track season with two returning state champions and a possible state championship ahead, the boy’s track team made their debut April 4 at Fairmont. There they pulled out a second place award. The next meet in line was at Glen- ville with a total of five other teams, another second place award was received. On May 9, the tracksters traveled to Glenville again for the LKC track meet, hoping for their fifth straight LKC title in a row. They returned home with police escort and anx- iously awaited the Regional meet in Marietta the next Saturday. May 16 quickly approached with a hopeful wish of victory for a triple crown — the LKC, the Regionals, and the state competition. St. Marys struggled through a close race with Sistersville Tigers but dur- ing the last event, St. Marys Devils pulled ahead four points, capturing the Regionals. A total of ten boys journeyed to Charleston for the state meet, with six of these tracksters combining to score 73 points in the two day event, 21 points ahead of Dunbar. Senior weightman Scot Jemison was a double winner in the field events, placing first in both the shot put and discus. In the discus he set a new state record. Again a police escort was pre- sent for their return from Charles- ton. Sophomore Steve Taylor placed first in the 3200 meter run and sec- ond in the 800 meter run. Lee Had- dox finished second in the 1600 me- ter run and third in the 3200 meter run. Taylor and Haddox also were state qualifiers. With the aid of Coach Jerry Rea, the boys track team achieved their goals, a triple crown. At the Fairmont meet, Rob Taylor keeps in pace between opponents. 132 Boys Track On May 21, Senior tracksters. Chuck McKnight. Lee Haddox, and Greg Maher pre- sent Coach Jerry Rea their previously won trophies at the awards assembly. 1 Chuck McKnight prepares to receives the baton in a hand-off from Greg Maher. Giving all his effort in a long jump is sopho- more Wayne Nichols. Boys Track 133 At an away track meet the track teams wait eagerly for the results of their efforts. Girl Tracksters Glenda Taylor and Heidi Rucke strive for a first place finish against their opponents. St. Marys Opponent 1st Belpre 1st Glenville 1st Sistersville, Tyler, Pksbg Catholic 6th Charleston 1st Magnolia 1st Belpre 7th Heath 3rd Pksbg South, Wirt 1st Ravenswood 5th Charleston 3rd Parkersburg 1st LKC 2nd Regionals 3rd State Rae Henegar, Carla Hackathorn, and Bren- da Taylor discuss their positions as part of the track team. 134 Girls Track Senior Jody Cox aims lor the finish line and completes another one of her goals. Senior Brenda Taylor struggles to pull out ahead of other runners. Girls capture 3rd For the third consecutive year the SMHS girl tracksters captured top honors at the LKC championships at Glenville State College. After LKC, the 32 member team started a beeline for the regional and state competitions which marked the end of their 17 meet season. Taking second in regionals, the team, coached by Jan Kula- zenka and Howard Wiblin, moved on to take third at state. With four returning seniors, Jody Cox, Brenda Taylor, Glenda Taylor, and Rae Henegar, the final seasonal record was six first place victories, one second place, two third place wins, and a fifth, sixth, and seventh place victories in individual meets. Finally finishing her event in a meet is Bren- da Taylor. Girls Track 135 Taking first in the 880 Medley at the Par- kersburg Invitational are Joyce Fairbee, Rob- in Coker, Jody Cox, and Tammi Hicks. 136 Girls Track Girl's track team members are (front) Jody Cox. Debbie Jewell. Marie Lyne. Glenda Tay- lor. Rae Henegar, Brenda Taylor. Bonnie Hicks. Robin Coker. Sherri Rice, Heide Rickie. Kris Bullman. (second) Kim Hartline, Tammie Hicks, Serena Eddy. April New- brough, Kim Parsons, Carla Hackathorn, Joyce Cross, Wendy Ruckle, Joyce Fairbee, (back) Coach Jan Kulazenka, April Cox, Ve- ronica Walker, Audra Weekly. Donna Hash- man, Mindy Horner, Peggy Metz. Patty Kin- caid. Denise Davis, and Coach Howard Wib- lim. Robin Coker races to the finish line. Girls Track 137 Three go to state Phil West wrestles on the mat with an opponent in the West Virginia State Wrestling Championships. Matches SM 33 Ravenswood 30 SM 27 Williamstown 39 SM 24 Belpre 39 SM 22 Philip Barbour 40 SM 45 Doddridge 18 SM 57 Harrisville 18 SM 44 Harrisville 24 Tournaments Belpre Inv. 7th Jackson Co. Inv. 6th Pt. Pleasant Inv. 4th LKC Tourney 6th Calhoun Inv. 3rd Regional Tourney 8th State Tourney 15th Shane Newbrough displays his second place trophy at the West Virginia State Wrestling Championships. 138 Wrestling The SMHS wrestlers had numer- ous problems — the practice facili- ties, money, and lack of interest. Those grapplers who stuck it out, found wrestling fun but hard work. At 2:30 p.m. almost everyday, even some Saturdays, the grapplers would slap on their plas- tic sweats and a pile of other clothes, and run to the Park School Gym where they practiced. After rolling out the mats, they started with their warm ups, worked on their moves, and did bear craws, round robin, tag team, laps, wrestle offs, and many more endurence tests. To finish off the practice, they would run 20 laps, and roll up the mats. In a single practice they could lose up to three pounds. Some wrestlers lost up to seven pounds in three days by working out before the match. All this hard work and determina- tion paid off as the team placed fifth in the LKC, and placed eighth out of fourteen in the Regionals sending three to state and one alternate. Re- sults in the Regionals were Mike Ev- erett, sixth, Rick Miller, seventh, Phil West, second, Ted Taylor, fifth, Shane Newbrough, second, Matt Bailey, sixth, Tom Jewell, eighth, David Metz, eighth, Jim Renner, ninth, and David Smith, ninth. Those who qualified for state competition in Huntington were Shane Newbrough, second, Scot Jemison, seventh due to an injury, and freshman Phil West, third. Over- all the team finished 15th out of 50. In the regular season the team had a 4-3 record. Mr. Bill Brizendine and Phil West discuss strategy before overtime at the State Tourna- ment. WRESTLING (front) Eddie Davis. Mike Ever- ett, Rick Miller, Phil West, Jeff Templeton, Teddy Taylor, Mike Hearn, (back) Coach Bill Brizendine, Shane Newbrough. Matt Bailey, Tom Jewell, Scot Jemison, David Metz, David Smith. (Not Pictured) Jim Renner. Wrestling 139 Sinking a par putt is senior letterman Doug Williams. Howard Meeks sinks a 3 foot birdie putt. At Worthington, Mark Stuyvesant practices putting. St. Marys Opponent lost Gilmer lost Spencer lost Ripley lost Pksbg South lost Ravenswood lost Harrisville won Pksbg Catholic won Spencer lost Sistersville lost Paden City won Pt. Pleasant won Wahama lost Gilmer won Ripley won Ravenswood lost Paden City won Pksbg Catholic lost Parkersburg lost Wahama 5th LKC won Williamstown won Sistersville 7th LKC lost Harrisville Checking over his birdie putt is sophomore Jack Tawney. 140 Golf Golfers end year Coach Bruce Martin talks strategy to letter- man Mark Stuyvesant, Howard Meeks, Jack Tawney, and Rick Miller. JV golfer Mike Brown misses a par putt at an away match. Setting the ball into flight during a rainy LKC match is sophomore Rick Miller. Coached by Bruce Martin the gold team started as ususal with patches of snow on the ground, and temperatures below 40 degrees try- ing to grip a club. The season began with seven straight loses to Gilmer, Spencer, Ripley, Harrisville, Ra- venswood, Paden City, and Par- kersburg South. The golders won their first two matches in a triangu- lar against Parkersburg Catholic, second in the region, and Spencer at Worthington, the site of the LKC. On a rainy May 18, the Devils set out at seven o’clock to take a stab at the LKC, but it just wasn't their day as they tied for fifth with Ra- venswood. May 21 the golf team had another triangular with Sisters- ville and Williamstown winning both easily 157 — 173 — 176, upping their record to 13 — 14, going into the regionals. At the regionals May 26 at South Hills, the team finished seventh competing with teams from Parkers- burg South, Parkersburg High, Par- kersburg Catholic, Wahama, Harris- ville, Williamstown, Ravenswood, and Ripley. Medalist for the Devils was Jack Tawney shooting an 80 on a par 70 course finishing ninth as an individual in the regional. With the season over the Devils lost seniors Doug Willaims and Mark Styvensant. Sophomore lettermen were Jack Tawney, Rick Miller, Rob Miller and Howard Meeks. Other golfers were Mike Brown, Millie Powell, Dave Smith, and James Ma- lone. Golf 141 ST. MARYS 2-1 7-3 6-1 14- 2 7-8 15- 1 13-1 4-5 7-8 3-1 1-16 9- 0 7- 0 15-4 13- 2 2-1 8-0 3-5M-4 8- 0 14- 4 6-0 9-3 7-2 7- 2 3-1 10- 1 3-0 REGIONALS 3-1 9-8 25-2 SECTIONALS 2-1 8- 0 STATE 19-3 2-1 OPPONENT Paden City Caldwell Doddridge Ridgedale Pennsboro Caldwell Tyler County Williamstown Magnolia Williamstown Doddridge Sistersville Pennsboro Tyler County Wirt County Notre Dame Pksbg High Wirt County Harrisville Ravenswood Gilmer County Paden City Pksbg Catholic Calhoun County John Marshall Calhoun Harrisville Williamstown Paden City Rivesville Van Frankfort Senior Terry Nichols prepares for the pitch during a home game. 142 Baseball Winding up for a pitch is senior Mike Hanlin. Harry Morgan gets ready for a hit to ad- vance him to the next base. Members of the baseball team are (front) Shane Newbrough, Bob Barnes. Vince Tay- lor. Jeff Runion. Brian Barnhart. Wendell Barnes, (second) John Efaw, John McSweeney. Don Bennett. Mike Britton, Mike Hanlin. Harry Gene Morgan, (back) Don Har- ding. Terry Nichols. Mike Morrison. John Hoff. Mike Dunigan, Brian Clark, and Pat Bills. Manager. Baseball 143 Devils become state champs On June 9, two single words rang out that alone meant nothing, but to all Blue Devil fans and competitors meant the beginning of the end. These two words, “play ball start- ed a game that would eventually conclude with a long awaited victo- ry. On this June 9th, the SMHS Blue Devils were marked down in history as the Class AA State Champs. Beginning their season with a win- ning game with Paden City, the Dev- Senlor Harry Gene Morgan brings in a run from third base. During a practice session. Coach Dave Wil- son and sophomore Jeff Runnion prepare for upcoming games. Waiting for a good pitch is Harry Morgan. ils pulled ahead with a 2-1 score. A winning record held true until a game with Pennsboro ended with a losing score of 7-8. The Devils finally made it to state where Van High School awaited to play the State Semi-finals. SMHS captured the victory 19-3. June 6 was the date set for the final game between Frankfort and SMHS, but it was cancelled due to rain. The Devils traveled to Charleston again on June 9th, where they de- feated Frankfort and captured Class AA State Championship with a score of 2-1. This game concluded a 29 win season and was the first ever state baseball championship for SMHS. A police escort and a pa- rade of 150 cars full of fans wel- comed the champs home on that victorious evening. 144 Baseball Coach Denny Venderlic relaxes while he keeps an eye on a game. Baseball 145 Senior Rae Henegar enjoys a moment of reading in the library. While traveling in the Homecoming parade freshmen football players ride in the truck towing the freshmen float. Spanish instructor, Miss Jan Kulazenka, takes time to glance at the days newspaper. JV football players, Jeff Runnion and Pat Nicholson, along with others, prepare to join the Homecoming parade. 146 Advertising Division ADVERTISING Located near downtown St. Marys and about three miles north of Belmont, SMHS and its contents are in continual use of the cities' re- sources. Although St. Marys is not classified as a large area with its population of approximately 2712, students could not do without its ar- ray of food, clothing, and miscella- neous stores. Even west, one mile, a small com- munity across the river, Newport, contirbutes to SMHS in one way or another. For area newspapers and publications, these businesses are an important part of success. Many students spend their free time gathering patrons, (from sur- rounding businesses), for their clubs, organizations, or class. They may purchase anything from a brown paper sack full of groceries to a new pair of tennis shoes. So even though many may think the town of St. Marys and ajoining areas aren't satisfactory, think again. These businesses are a very important slice of our lives. During the singing Christmas Tree, seniors Kari Boley and Jo Nicholson had the job of playing the piano. Planning to jump the tennis court fence while in gym class is senior John Miller. Advertising Division 147 148 Advertising CONGRADULATIONS! CLASS OF '81 YOU’RE IMPORTANT TO US! Hardwood Lumber Co. Delbert Taylor Fishpot Phone: 684-7968 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Parkersburg St. Marys Branch Phone: 684-2427 Member: FSLIC PHILLIPS PHARMACY William Hammett Jim Phillips Two senior members ol the media stall, Tina Lowther and Kari Boley, Dial- DRUG relax before the next show. Advertising 149 Compliments of: C.W. RIGGS, INC. St. Marys DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY Compliments of RUTTENCUTTER FUNERAL HOME Harvey H. Hatfield AAA Mobile Homes Duke Fairmont Mobile Homes Delivered and set up on customers lot Bank Financing Available FARM FRESH St. Marys Advertising 151 UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION Bens Run Chuck “Santa Claus” Wright makes a present of a lollipop to a little girl at the Psychology Christmas party. SbufdU' Department Stores 2nd Street St. Marys, WV Phone: 684-3175 Eleanor Poynter serves hungry students two hot dogs during one of the lunch periods. 152 Advertising Jim Robinson, Owner CHEVY TRUCKS: BUILT TOUGH TO STAY TOUGH H R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 204 Clay St. St. Marys, W. Va. 26170 Telephone: 304-684-2820 Delores Takach If no answer call: 614-667-6216 or 304-428-7051 DON'T MISS OUT! Ohio Valley Cable Co. 310 Second St. St. Marys, WV Phone: 684-7090 CAMBRIDGE, OHIO MARIETTA, OHIO FAIRMONT, W. VA John Deere Industrial Equipment GRESS EQUIPMENT CO. Office Phone .— 614-373-5255 Home Phone — 614 423 6218 Advertising 153 It's a Matter of Pride Mike Posey, Steve Posey and Rita Priest Motel 79 Office Building Jostens Box 6 Burnsville, WV 26335 Jostens takes pride in producing America's finest class rings, yearbooks, announcements, diplomas's, cap and gowns, and awards. CABOT An equal opportunity employer WILSON'S BUILDING CENTER Lumber, Building Materials St. Marys, WV Willow Island 154 Advertising p O BOX ?40 ST MARV$ WV 76170 ITtl l l«l I � «M� Advertising 155 Triplett Brothers Warren Sandy Hall For Reservations Call 684-2880 Homemade Breads Pies Quality Steaks Fresh Seatood For over 60 years, more than just a hardware store Hardware, appliances, Furniture, and floor coverings 684-3443 ST. MARYS STORE Corner of Washington and Route 2 St. 7H, vuf4 Best Western Motel 3rd Street • P.O. Box 155 ST. MARYS. WEST VIRGINIA 26170 Karlton and Kathryn Smith for reservations Dial Toll Free (800) 528-1234. Drulng Homecoming week, Tim Byers nails wire to begin construc- tion on the senior float. 156 Advertising Caught in the act, juniors Ginnie Ferrier, Missy Seago, and Barbara Canterbury eat in the library. HOFF'S John Hoff Owner Route 2 PITTSBURGH PROCESS MACHINE REPAIRING Pumps for Industry Phone 684-2459 684-7707 State Rt. 2, 2 miles South of St. Marys, WV Authorized Chem. Pumps Repair Shop 158 Advertising B J CARRY OUT Ashland Station Newport, Ohio HiTest Beer Wine 473-1395 473-1313 Open Monday — Saturday 6 a.m. - midnight While inside, the school buzzes with activity, but outside the atmo- sphere is calm. Senior Patty Storts works on her assignment in typing class. Joe Lambert Trucking Advertising 159 295-5629 375-6056 Heavy Equipment Sales Service NELSON WILLIAMS CONTRACTOR DUMP TRUCK - DOZER - LOADER For Hire or Lease HOME OR COMMERCIAL BUILDING Good Luck Seniors! RICE CERTIFIED WESTERN AUTO ORACLE Printing Co. Ellis, Maxine, Kathy Boyles 684-3838 Printing that pleases always and all ways BOLEY’S CARRY OUT Groceries Beverages Fishing Supplies 305 Poplar St. 684-3244 Hours: 10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. BEN FRANKLIN Discover Ben Franklin We bring variety to life. 160 Advertising ZIDES WESTBROOK TRUCKING SPORTS SHOP SERVICE INC. Grand Central Mall Vienna, WV 253 Second St. Marietta, Ohio Ohio Valley Mall St. Clairsville, Ohio Serving you since 1960 YOU CALL - WE'LL HAUL TICE BUILDERS Pethel Drilling HIS and HERS Security Oil Gas Second Street St. Marys, WV CLARK MONUMENT SALES Carl Martha Clark, owners Rt. 2 North, St. Marys, WV Phone: 684-2807 Evenings by appointment VOGUE DRY CLEANING Belmont, WV BEVERLY’S HI-WAY GRILLE FASHIONS Owners Charles and Yvonne Landsettle Advertising 161 Spending his free time in the library. Greg Haught reads a magazine. Seniors Jo Nicholson and Tina Lowther stop and pose for the pho- tographer while on their way to Media 162 Advertising Starchers Service Station Charles F. Starcher, owner Complete One Stop Service As a tribute to the seniors of '81, a bulletin board was created by Mrs. Shirley White. FARMERS SUPPLY 684-7228 Home Style Cooking serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 214 Washington St. Phone: 684-2624 Mike Sarah Landers, owners In study hall, Pat Nicholson and Jeff Runion work on homework. Advertising 163 A MAIN STAR OIL COMPANY__ CRUDE OIL BUYERS P.O. Box 1 76 Newport, Ohio 45768 Telephone 614-473-2656 164 Advertising VOGUE SWIFT CLEANERS Good Luck Seniors! Complements of Larry Webb During a long hard school day, the library is used to relax and look at magazines. FOOD GIANT Bob and Betty Cottrill After a long day, Earl Riggs, Wiley Elliott, Joe Webb, Ted Thomas, and John Efaw work hard to finish their assignment. Auto Fleet and Industrial Supply Co. OUALITT automotive PARTS AND SERVICE 309 Second Street St. Marys, WV 26170 Phone: (304) 684-2404 James Corbitt Manager Striving to do their best, the track team warms up for a meet with tough competitors. Advertising 165 CARBONIT EXPLORATION, INC. Oil and Gas Exploration and Development CARBONIT Robert L. Richards Robert L. (Bob) Murdock Regional Exploration Manager Drilling Operations Manager Steve A. Salge Regional Land Manager “We commit ourselves to the exploration and development of oil and gas through technology, integrity and the pursuit of excellence so as a nation we may stand secure.” 4424 Emerson Avenue Telephone: Parkersburg, West Virginia 485-8511 166 Advertising Senior Wiley Elliott focuses in on an object to take a picture. Best Wishes from BROUGHTON FOODS CO. The Extrodinary Dairy Better Milk, ice cream and dairy products for nearly fifty years SNYDER’S SERVICE STATION Harry and Terry Snyder Quaker State Products 684-7100 Max Alkire Agent 800 Third St St. Marys 684-2429 Advertising 167 NEWPORT IGA Bucky Lee, Manager Independent Grocers Alliance Newport, Ohio FARM 4 � FRESH CLOVIS Belmont MOTOR COMPANY William Clovis Owner 684-2455 BURLINGTON HOUSE-JANNEV'S-PATCRAFT CARPET-EXPLORER CARPET SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL-VAUGHN-WE6-RIVERSIDE-PULASKI-CARPET REMNANTS VAUGHN BASSETT-BASSETT KEN CAMPBELL-MERSMAN TABlES-KROEHLER U.S. FURNITURE VIRGINIA HOUSE BELMONT FURNITURE CENTER Goldsmit Black, Co. RT. 2, P.O. BOX 147 BELMONT, WV 26134 Parkersburg LEWIS LYONS - MANAGER MON FRI 10-8 PHONE 665-2585 TUES - THURS SAT 10-6 Advertising 169 HARTSELL Wireline Service Logging Perferating During spirit week, sophomores Jason Wright and John Park aid in Freshmen Patty Kincaid and Becky Ingram prepare for gym class putting up signs. activities. Standard Foods Service, Co., Inc. 2575 Virginia Ave. Hurricane, W.V. 25526 Huntington, Ph. 736-8926 Charleston, Ph. 722-2981 Advertising 171 compliments of: LAUDERMAN OIL GAS, CO. 172 Advertising Professional Patrons: Calcutta Oil Gas Leo Flower Insurance Square Deal Shoe Shop Dr. Danny Chandler D.D.S. Dr. Francis Hughes M.D. The Mousetrap — Paul and Judi Bryant White — Attorneys at Law Guidance office aides were (front) Deanne Counselor Mr. Bill Brizendine, (back) Lynn Betsy Putnam. Netti Morrell, and Verna Fer- Billingham, Harry Gene Morgan. Ted Thomas, Shearon. Carla Lauderman, Counselor Mrs. rier. Advertising 173 Compliments of: Adams Well Service 174 Advertising Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. James Gault Sally Egan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gessner Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dennis The Mousetrap, Paul and Judi Mr. and Mrs. John McSweeney Bill and Donna Rice Ken and Pat Speidel Good Luck to the classes of '82 '83 Frank, Charlotte, Sheri and Joey Morris Stella Ross Freer and Virginia Hall Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Long Mr. and Mrs. John V. Blackwell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barnhart Gary and Jane Grose Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hupp Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hupp Mike, Deb, and Chad Holland Judy, Greg, and Jane Ann Westbrook Denzil and Betty Holland John, Sharon, David, Dennis and Dawayne Elliott Kenneth P. Neely, Jr. Sherman and Geneva Hall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cox, Sr. Ann Bradfield Karen, Susie, and Debbie Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boley Compliments of Betty Jo Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hamilton Patty, Mike and Michaela Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gregg The ARGUS staff Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stewart Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Carnes Cathy, Diana, Jen and Randa — Class of '83 Bette Adams Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carpenter Advertising 175 INDEX aaa Abicht, J.B____57, 58, 98, 102. 103 Adams, Jane ... 18, 27, 57 Advertisements ... 146 Allman, Mr. Daniel ... 16, 18 Amundson, Mr. Jon ... 104. 106 Anderson, John ... 41, 98 Anderson, Miss Krista ... 104 Art . .. 82, 83 Auville, Brenda ... 73, 93 Auxier, Mr. Bill ... 112, 119 bbb Baffic, Steve ... 73, 93, 123 Bailey, Betty ... 104 Bailey, Bill ... 112, 119 Bailey, Cheryl ... 40, 41 Bailey, Mark ... 41 Bailey, Matt... 12, 27, 57, 98, 108, 130, 139 Bailey, Sallie ... 65, 90, 93, 94 Bailey, Steve ... 65 Bailey, Theresa ... 73, 92 Balmain, Pete ... 21, 22, 33, 41, 98 Band ... 18, 19, 20. 21 Barnes, Rob ... 42, 112, 143 Barnes, John ... 70, 65 Barnes, Wendell ... 65, 108, 112, 120, 121, 143 Barnhart, Brian ... 57 Barnhart, Brian ... 65, 69, 92, 112, 143 Barnhart, Dennis ... 36, 42 Barnhart, Phyllis ... 60, 107 Barnhart, Sheila ... 73, 125 Barnhart, Steve ... 113 Baseball ... 142, 143, 144, 145 Basketball, Freshmen . . . 122, 123 Basketball, Girls ... 124, 125 Basketball, Junior Varsity ... 120, 121 Basketball, Varsity ... 118, 119 Beal, Sarah ... 73 Beaver, Sheila ... 4, 30, 30, 30 Bennett, Donnie ... 6, 42, 90, 98, 110, 111, 112, 126, 143 Bennett, Laura ... 65 Bennett, Tina ... 2, 76 Berish, Holly ... 73, 93 Berry, Brad ... 73, 93, 117, 123 Betts, Karen ... 73 ... Betts, Keith ... 57 Big Bird ... 100 Billingham, Deanne ... 27, 42, 43, 173 Bills, James ... 73, 117 Bills, John ... 42, 112, 114 Bills, Marvin ... 42 Bills, Mike ... 57 Bills, Patrick ... 73, 117, 123, 143 Bills, Steve ... 42 Binegar, Mike ... 73, 117 Birkhimer, Brenda ... 73, 90 Blouir, Bill ... 43 Blouir, David ... 65 Blouir, Dianna ... 73, 90, 94 Blouir, Ron ... 73 Blouir, Troy ... 42 Boggs, Jane ... 57 Boley, Bill ... 96 Boley, Cammie ... 74, 94, 125 Boley, Kari ... 18, 21, 25, 40, 43, 92, 98, 100, 101, 147 Boley, Tammy ... 74 Boley, Tina ... 74, 90 Bowen, Victor ... 74, 123 Bowie, Karen ... 65, 90 Bowie, Paul ... 30, 57, 93, 112 Bradfield, Mrs. Ann ... 38, 105 Brammer, B.J. ... 65, 98, 112 Brammer. Cynthia ... 35, 43 Britton, Kelly ... 65 Britton, Mike ... 43, 112, 143, 145 Brizendine, Mr. Bill ... 104, 117, 139, 173 Brizei.uiiie, David ... 25, 43, 100 Brothers, James ... 74, 91 Brown, Jim ... 43, 141 Brown, Mike ... 65 Bullman, Kirs ... 15, 57 Burns, Joe ... 65 Business Department ... 98, 99 Butler, Barb ... 65 Butler, Regina ... 43 Butler. Richard ... 74 Butler, Sam ... 57 Buzzard, Kevin ... 74, 123 Byers, Scott ... 43 Byers, Tim ... 14, 44, 156 ccc Campbell, Carol ... 35, 44, 90 Campbell, Melody ... 74 Campbell, Robin ... 74 Campbell, Scott ... 74 Canterbury, Barbara ... 14, 15, 57, 157 Canterbury, Steve ... 7, 74, 93, 117, 123 Cantwell, Jeff ... 44 Cantwell, Melissa ... 21, 37, 44 Carnes, Mrs. Marge . .. 104, 156 Carpenter, Mrs. Jackie ... 105 Carpenter, Jaryl ... 57 Carpenter, Jennifer ... 26, 27, 57, 92, 124, 125 Carpenter, John ... 65, 112, 120 Carpenter, John ... 65, 112, 120 Carpenter, Julie ... 74, 125, 98 Carpenter, Mr. Walter ... 59, 105 Casto, Don ... 74 Chamber, Mike ... 44, 45, 112 Cheerleaders ... 14, 15 Choir ... 16, 17 Clark, Brian ... 65, 98, 112, 120, 121, 143 Clovis, Andy ... 66, 102, 103 Clovis, Bobby ... 4, 58. 80, 103 Clovis, Roberta ... 18, 26, 27, 29, 58 Clovis, Russel ... 6, 66 Cokeley, Diane ... 5, 44 Coker, Robin ... 14, 15, 137, 94 Coker, Russell ... 44 Collins, Donald ... 96 Collins, Richard ... 66, 96 Color Guard ... 20, 21 Coplin, John ... 66, 102, 112 Cornell, Brian ... 2, 58, 91 Cornell, Greg ... 74 Cox, Angela ... 4, 57, 103 Cox, April ... 74, 76, 94, 88 Cox, Brenda ... 66, 93, 103 Cox, Buddy ... 66 Cox, Jody ... 28, 44, 90, 94, 135, 137 Cox, Kelly ... 66. 79, 93 Cox, Sandra ... 66, 90 Criss, Steve ... 58, 90 Cross Country ... 128, 129 176 Index Cross, Joyce ... 74, 90 Cross, Wanda ... 74, 90, 93 Cunningham, Audrey ... 74, 75, 94 Cunningham. Eric ... 58, 91 Cunningham, Jerry ... 39, 45, 91 Cunningham, Mark ... 29 Cunningham, Marsha ... 45, 95 Cunningham, Mike ... 4, 58, 98, 120 ddd Danielson, Scarlet ... 74, 75 Davis, Denise ... 66, 92, 98 Davis, Dwight ... 8, 22, 23, 25, 34, 45, 92, 98, 119 Davis, Eddie ... 74, 98, 117, 139 Davis, Nancy ... 45 Davis, Tammie ... 66 Dawson, Debbie ... 93, 90 Dawson, Lou Ann ... 58 Dawson, Mike ... 74 Dean, Tammy ... 58 Dearth, Barbara ... 66 Dearth, Sherrie ... 56, 58 Decker, John ... 70, 112 Deen, Kristi ... 21, 26, 27, 58 Dennis, Missy ... 20, 58, 60, 61.82, 87, 92 Doty, Carrie ... 58 Doty, Libby ... 74, 98 Drake, Jay Dee ... 58, 91 Driver Ed . . . Duer, Craig ... 58, 21 Duer, William ... 18, 20, 106 Dunigan, Mike ... 66. 112. 120, 143 Dunigan, Tina ... 74, 75 eee Eddy, Karen ... 66 Eddy, Serena ... 74, 90 Eddy, Paul ... 59 Efaw, Jahn ... 8, 48, 98, 119, 143, 165 Efaw, Mark ... 66, 98, 102, 120 Elder, Matt ... 74 Elder, Tom ... 66, 108, 112, 120, 131 Elliott, David ... 2, 66, 91 Elliott, John ... 75 Elliott, Wiley ... 22, 23, 40, 45, 98, 103, 165, 167 Engle, Billy ... 66 Erb, Tony ... 59, 63, 112, 120, 121 Evans, Bill ... 75 Everett, Mike ... 75, 139 fff Faculty ... 104, 105, 106, 107 Fairbee, Jackie ... 59, 62, 125 Fairbee, Joyce ... 75, 109, 125 Faris, Cathy ... 66 Fauss, Gary ... 98, 119 Felter, Lori ... 59 Ferguson, Becky ... 29, 59 Ferrier, Ginnie ... 59, 157 Ferrier, Verna ... 45, 173 FFA ... 90 Findley, James ... 66, 91 Finn, Mickey ... 3, 67, 180 Fitzpatrick, Johnna ... 26, 27, 30, 59, 123 Flanagan, Gary ... 12, 75, 79, 93 Fleming, Darlyn ... 67 Flowers, April ... 75, 95 Flowers, Susie ... 59 Flowers, Tim ... 75, 91 Football, Freshmen ... 117 Football, Junior Varsity ... 116 Football, Varsity ... 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 Forshey, Joe ... 96, 97 Francis, Brenda ... 75 Francis ... Tawnie ... 59 Fritts, Raymond ... 67 Frye, Jamy ... 67, 125 Frye, Janya ... 32, 45 ggg GAA ... 94 Garrison, Barbara ... 46 Garrison, Judy ... 60, 90, 94 Gaspers, Angie ... 60 Gault, Jamie ... 21, 29, 60 Gessner, Jimmy ... 33, 75, 92, 98, 123 Gessner, Kathleen ... 6, 27, 60 103 Giboney, Karen ... 46 Glaspell, Eric ... 27, 60 Golf . .. 140, 141 Gorrell, Robby ... 67, 92, 108 Gorrell, Tim ... 67 Gregg, Joyce ... 90, 91, 105 Grose, Diana ... 67 hhh Hackathorn, Alicia ... 14, 46, 102 103 Hackathorn, Carla ... 60, 90, 94 134 Haddox, Lee ... 46, 129, 130, 131, 133 Hall, Betty ... 46 Hall, Dawn ... 75 Hall, Jerry ... 60 Hall, Kyra ... 22, 25, 29, 100, 101, 181 Hall, Randa ... 66, 67, 102, 103 Hall, Scott ... 11, 21, 27, 60, 98 Hall, Shawn ... 21,60, 98, 100, 101 Hamilton, Connie ... 67, 90 Hamilton, Jeff ... 46 Hamilton, Judy ... 27, 60, 92 Hamilton, Miss Pam ... 24, 46, 54. Ill, 112, 114, 143, 145 Hansen, Tony ... 75 Harding, Donnie ... 60, 119, 143 Hart, Bobby ... 60 Hartline, Kim ... 67, 90 Hashman, Donna ... 60, 87, 90, 91 Hashman, Jack ... 75 Hashman, Jay ... 67, 181, 91 Hashman, John ... 60, 91, 129 Hatfield, Anne ... 73 Haught, Greg ... 67, 162 Hawkins, Karen ... 21, 25, 47, 98 Hays, Marr ... 47, 98 Hayes, Mike ... 33, 75 Hearn, Mike ... 38, 75, 117, 139 Heinzman, Tom ... 67 Hendrickson, Trina ... 67, 90, 125 Henegar, Karen ... 67, 125 Henegar, Rae ... 31, 47, 87, 94, 124, 125, 134, 146 Heflin, Tammy ... 47 Hicks, Bonni ... 60, 90, 94 Higgins, Tony ... 47 Hill, Tom ... 4, 27, 29, 60, 81, 82, 92, 98, 100, 101, 119, 128 Hoff, John ... 60, 98, 119, 143 Hoff, Sherri ... 56, 75, 94, 125 Holland, Jennifer ... 67, 101 Holpp, Lisa ... 60, 125 Homecoming ... 8, 9, 10, 11 Home Ec. FHA ... 90, 91 Horner, Mendy ... 76, 90, 94 Houghton, Linda ... 59 Index 177 Howard, Bill ... 33, 80 Huffman, Kristi ... 75, 76, 92. 98 Huffman. Roger ... 104, 105 Hughes, Emily ... 67 Hughes, Susan ... 76, 94 Hupp, Kristi ... 8, 21, 25, 47, 92 Hupp, Rick .. . 67, 93, 98 Hyer, Bill ... 67, 98 iii lllar, Jennings ... 67 Ingram, Becky ... 76, 92 Ingram, John ... 68 Introduction ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 jjj James, Allison ... 76, 98 James, Ed . .. 21, 40, 47, 98, 180 James, John ... 60, 98 James, Greg ... 67, 117 Janes, Leisa ... 18, 21, 40, 47, 98 Jay, Scott ... 28, 60 Jemison, Scott ... 48, 112, 113, 131, 139 Jemison, Tony ... 76 Jenkins, Susie ... 76 Jewell, Debbie ... 48, 90, 94 Jewell, Liz ... 61, 94, 125 Jewell, Tom ... 68, 112, 139 Johnson, Mr. Carol ... 33 Johnson, Tonya ... 68, 90 Johnson, Twila .... 68, 90 Journalism ... 102, 103 Junior Class Play ... 26, 27 Juniors ... 56 kkk Keeling, Susan ... 105 Kelly, Kathy ... 68, 92 Kelley, Les ... 68, 112 Kelley, Patricia ... 106 Kemp, Kelly ... 76 Key Club ... 98 Kincaid, Brent ... 68, 101, 102, 103, 120 Kincaid, Brian ... 68, 100, 101, 109, 112, 120 Kincaid, Patty ... 30, 76, 91, 93, 171 Kulazenka, Jan . .. 146, 106, 125, 93, 32 III Lamp, Aaron ... 76, 123 Lamp, Gina ... 61, 190 Lamp, Joey ... 76, 117, 191 Lamp, Lisa ... 48, 100 Lamp, Sharon ... 2, 76 Lamp, Vicki ... 81, 76 Lauderman, Carla ... 67, 68, 36 Lane, Shawna ... 76, 94, 90 Lattea, Sara ... 67, 68 Leonard, Charles ... 106 Lewis, Todd ... 72, 76, 1 17, 123 Lloyd, Candi ... 76, 93, 94, 90 Lloyd, Cindy ... 68, 93 Locke, George . . . 67, 68, 69 Locke, Patricia ... 76, 90 Long, Barbara ... 17, 68 Lowther, Amy ... 76 Lowther, Jeff ... 9, 23, 25, 47, 48, 98, 102, 103 Lowther, Tina ... 12, 21, 25, 40, 48, 54, 98, 100, 101, 162, 181 Ludford, Bud . . . 100, 106, 107 Lyne, Marie ... 48, 92, 93 mmm McCullough, Emma ... 76, 98 McCullough, Rick ... 76, 117 McFarland, Mendy ... 68 McFarland, Trish ... 31, 68, 92 McKnight, Chuck ... 37, 49, 102, 133 McIntyre, Richard ... 98 McQuillion, Billie Jo ... 68 McQuillon, Elizaebth ... 76, 90 McSweeney, John Mike ... 19, 49, 48, 98, 112, 115, 143 Maher, Greg ... 48, 51, 98, 100, 101, 133 Maidens, Jackie ... 21, 49, 53 Malone, Brian ... 68, 112 Malone, Gary ... 76, 91 Malone, James ... 67, 68, 112 Malone, Jerry ... 68, 98 Malone, Melody ... 49, 183 Malone, Mendy ... 68, 91 Malone, Mike ... 77, 117 Malone, Peggy ... 77, 90 Malone, Sheila ... 72, 75, 77 Malone, Tina ... 89 Martin, Bruce . . . 122, 123, 125, 141 Maston, Angie ... 56, 61 Maston, Clyde ... 67, 68, 112 Maston, Darla ... 48, 49, 92 Maston, Karen ... 60, 61, 90 Maston, Kelly ... 8, 9, 49 Maston, Kristi ... 61 Maston, Lisa ... 69, 90 Maston, Robert ... 61, 91 Math Department ... 84, 85 Mathews, Chris ... 77, 93, 117 Mathews, Jeff ... 4, 29, 61, 98 Mays, Melissa ... 77 Meanor, Steve ... 12, 77, 93 Media ... 100. 101 Meeks, Howard ... 69, 98, 140, 141 Metheney, Karen ... 69 Metz, David ... 61, 139 Metz, Peggy ... 77, 94, 137 Miller, John ... 49 Miller, Liz ... 4, 61, 27, 103 Miller, Ricky ... 69, 92, 112, 139, 141 Miller, Robbie ... 69, 112 Miller, Ron ... 31, 29 Miller, T.C. ... 66, 69, 90, 125 Moore, Carla ... 69 Moore, Roger ... 77, 79, 93 Morgan, Harry Gene ... 21, 49, 92, 144, 173, 32, 143, 98 Morgan, Phillip ... 69, 184 Morrell, Netti ... 47, 50, 173 Morrison, Kim ... 77 Morrison, Mike ... 48, 50, 55, 112, 143 Mote, Mr. Gail ... 110, 112, 114, 148 Mote, Jodi ... 10 Mote, Leslie ... 113 Mote, Missy ... 10 Mote, Roddy ... 77, 117, 123 Mulneix, Fransix ... 93, 94, 90 Munday, Bill ... 50, 91 Munday, Sam ... 77, 117, 91 nnn Neely, Lynn ... 18, 62, 92, 99 Newbrough, April ... 72, 77, 90, 93 Newbrough, Shane ... 62, 112, 138, 139, 142, 182 Nichols, Terry ... 31, 50, 112, 118, 119, 142, 143 Nichols, Wayne ... 67, 69, 133 Nicholson. Jo ... 21, 22, 23, 25, 50, 52, 98, 147 Nicholson, Pat... 29, 69, 112, 146, 163 178 Index Northrop, Mary ... 69, 70, 90, 125 Northrop, Tim ... 8, 50, 98, 102 000 Odgin, Jill ... 77 Owens, Sheri ... 69 PPP Park, John ... 69, 98, 171 Parks, Bill... 3, 4, 11,30, 62, 63, 98 Parsons, Donna ... 50 Parsons, Kim ... 72, 77 Parsons, Mike ... 69 Parsons, Nancy Flade ... 50 Parsons, Robert ... 77, 91 Payne, Brenda ... 62, 90 Payne, Randy ... 62 Perry, Harold ... 62, 96 Perry, Patricia ... 51 Perry, Phyllis ... 77, 96, 97 Pethel, David ... 51 Pethel, Rod ... 62 Phillips, Kim ... 75, 77, 94 Piggott, Eddie ... 112 Pinkerton, Rick ... 62, 126 Polan, Craig ... 62 Polan, Kevin ... 77 Polasko, Lora ... 14, 72, 77, 90, 109 Poling, James ... 77 Poling, Steve ... 69 Pollock, Cathy ... 69 Pollock, Roy ... 37 Powell, Millie ... 4, 27, 62, 87, 125 Poynter, Eleanor ... 152 Prim, Robby ... 62, 111, 112, 119 Prom ... 28, 29, 30, 31 Putnam, Betsy ... 106, 173 rrr Rea, Jerry ... 133 Reckard, Barbara ... 96, 105, 107, 88, 86, 126 Renner, Jim ... 62, 98, 100, 110, 112, 127 Renner, Tanya ... 75, 77 Rice, Sherri, 21, 62 Richardson, Lucy ... 77, 76, 90, 94 Riggs, Earl ... 51, 112, 165, 98 Riggs, Jill ... 21, 77, 92, 98, 125 Riggs, Kelly ... 77. 90 Riggs, Jim ... 56, 62 Riggs, Phillip ... 77, 117 Robinson, Bill ... 78 Robinson, Lisa ... 51 Ross, Deanna ... 20, 69 Ross, Duane ... 5, 6, 21,22, 25, 40, 51, 84, 98, 103 Rouse, Suzanne ... 84, 107 Ruckle, Heidi ... 62, 26, 27, 134 Ruckle, Wendy ... 78 Runnion, Jeff... 69, 112, 143, 144, 146, 163 Rupert, Daniel ... 78, 91 Rupert, Dave ... 51 Rymer, Bonita ... 78, 94, 125 sss Sams, Tom ... 69, 112 Satterfield, Greg ... 63 Satterfield, Regina ... 70 Science Department ... 85 Seagon, Missie ... 63, 157 Settle, Gloria, 78 Shearon, Lynn ... 4, 63, 26, 27, 173 Shepler, Sherri ... 70, 92 Shingleton, Randy ... 70 Shingleton, William ... 78 Shortridge, Danita ... 51, 103, 36 Shull, Dan ... 70 Shull, Vicki ... 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 51, 90, 92, 100 Shultz, Tim ... 63 Shultz, John ... 78 Sigler, Jessie ... 31, 70, 90 Sigler, Phillip ... 70, 91 Simonton, J.R. ... 70, 112 Simonton, Steve ... 6, 21, 22, 23, 26, 52, 98 Snively, David ... 26, 70 Skinner, Lori ... 70 Smith, Charles ... 36, 104 Smith, Chris ... 70, 91 Smith, Clarence ... 31, 52, 112, 113, 114 Smith, Clifford ... 52, 112 Smith, David . . . 139 Smith, Kelly ... 70 Smith, Ken ... 52, 102, 103, 183 Smith, Kim ... 52 Smith, Matt ... 63, 91 Smith, Mike ... 4, 70, 112, 120 Smith, Tim ... 70 Snyder, Eric ... 70, 98 Snyder, Traci... 21, 22, 23, 25, 52 103 Social Studies ... 86, 87 Sophomores ... 64 Spanish Club ... 83 Sparks, Misty ... 78, 93 Special Olympics . . . 126, 127 Speidel, Bruce ... 63, 120 Speidel, Brian ... 78, 123 Spencer, Marc ... 70, 100, 101 Steele, Richard ... 30, 71 Steele, Penny ... 78, 90 Steele, Robin ... 78, 90 Stewart, Charlie ... 71 Stewart, Karem ... 14, 71, 92 Stewart, Jill ... 66, 71, 92 Steele, John ... 29 Stewart, Liz ... 63 Stewart, Sheryl ... 76, 78, 98, 90 Storts, Patty ... 52, 21, 37, 80, 159 Student Council ... 92 Stuyvesant, Mark ... 52, 140, 141 ttt Tawney, Jack ... 71, 99, 140, 141 Taylor, Becky ... 2, 30, 76 Taylor, Brenda ... 3, 49, 53, 98, 134, 135 Taylor, Duane ... 78, 117, 123 Taylor, Ernie ... 71, 96 Taylor, Glenda ... 3, 8, 49, 53, 92, 98, 134 Taylor, Jimmy ... 78, 91, 128 Taylor, Junior ... 63 Taylor, Kenny ... 33, 98, 123 Taylor, Kim ... 78 Taylor, Lisa ... 27, 63, 86, 99 Taylor, Marlene ... 76, 78 Taylor, Robert ... 63, 71, 99, 132 Taylor, Steve ... 71, 91, 128, 130, 131 Taylor, Teddy ... 71, 139 Taylor, Vincent ... 78, 117, 123, 143 Taylor, Wade ... 78 Templeton, Jeff ... 71, 93, 139 Templeton, Pam ... 71, 78 Thomas, Rod ... 26m 27, 63, 98, 106 Thompson, Kathy ... 182 Track — Boys ... 132, 133, 134, 135 Track — Girls ... 136, 137, 138, 139 Trader, Beverly ... 78, 123 Trader, David ... 78, 98, 123 Tri-Hi-Y ... 95 Index 179 vvv Varsity Cheerleaders ... 14, 15 Venderlic, Denny ... 119, 120, 145 WWW Walker, Veronica ... 78, 136, 94 Ward, Mike ... 71 Waren, Mark ... 71, 98, 102 Watson, Mrs. Millie ... 32 Waugh, Jack ... 53, 21, 98 Waybright, Teresa ... 63, 90 Waybright, Tina ... 53 Webb, Joe . . . 15, 38, 40, 53, 22, 98, 100, 101, 119, 165 Webb, Ken ... 53 Webb, Larry ... 53 Webb, Mike ... 18, 31, 107 Webb, Mrs. Mike ... 31 Webb, Sara ... 78, 92, 98 Weber, Helen ... 107 Weekley, Audra ... 78, 125 Weekley, Grant ... 92 Wells, Abbie ... 71 Wells, Donna ... 78, 90, 93, 94, 125 During band, guitarist Ed James practices for upcoming events. In the library, Mickey Finn works deligently on a history report. 180 Closing Wells, Tammy ... 79 West, Betty ... 79 West, Phillip ... 71, 139, 138 West, Rita ... 54, 93, 94 Westbrook, Greg ... 45, 54 Whaley, Melanie ... 54 White, Ronnie ... 6, 63, 96 White, Mrs. Shirley ... 78 Williams, Doug ... 8, 9, 47, 54, 55, 22, 23. 119, 149 Williams, Ruth ... 125 Williams, Sarah ... 79 Williamson, Diane ... 63, 94, 90 Wilson, Dave ... 106, 117, 144 Wilson, Jeff ... 54, 112 Wilson, Jerry ... 71 Wilson, Tim ... 79 Wilson, Tom ... 79 Winland, Billy ... 71 Winland, Cindy ... 79 Winland, Denise ... 72, 79, 93 Winland, Jim ... 54 Winland, Karen ... 79, 90 Winland, Lucy ... 93 Winland, Scott ... 71, 102 Wise, Randy ... 55 Wise, Richard ... 79 Wolfe, Erin ... 79, 90 Woodby, Jamie ... 2, 79, 90 Wrestling ... 138, 139 Wright, Chuck ... 30, 47, 55, 88, 102, 112, 114, 152 Wright, Jason, 4. 71, 102, 120, 130, 171 yyy Yoho, Janis ... 107 Yoho, Tom ... 55 zzz Zinn, Jay ... 63, 100 Seniors Kyra Hall and Tina Lowhter prepare for the final graduation march. A Slice of Life During the 1981 school year, stu- dents not only became part of SMHS, but SMHS actually became a part of them. Forever locked inside your mem- ory are the times, both good and bad, of SMHS. The graduated seniors will never forget the anticipation and nervous- ness they felt on June 1, graduation night. To reminiscent juniors, thoughts of endless fund raising ac- tivities held for the prom will come flooding back. Vicki Shull being crowned Belle and the sophomore consecutively winning top honors at the Homecoming float competition will not be forgotten by are class. Soon the bumps and bruises earned through athletic competition will disappear, but the thrill of victo- ry and a crush of defeat will always be recollected. These things, and many others, were the things that bred life into SMHS. They were also the things that bred knowledge, discipline, and manners into us for the rest of our lives, even though our four years here are just a slice of life. Because of Injuries, Jay Hashman was forced to be track team manager instead of a trackster. Crutches trend During the 1981 school year, SMHS represented the epitome of fashion in the Mid Ohio Valley — Calvin Klein jeans, Izod shirts, Nikes, and of course, crutches. Along with plaster cast and slings, crutches were accepted as the trendiest thing in fashion since the bustle of the 1900’s. Over 20 students adopted the new fad. But, even Glroia Vanderbuilt must admit they have had their disadvantages. One was athletic decline. In- jured athletes were removed from competition at the sake of being fashionable. The second disadvantage was staircase syndrome. Disabled students were slowed during upstairs to downstairs travel often result- ing in tardies and suspensions. Hobbles disease was that of untrained crutchieteers. They had little practice and often toppled taking books and others with them. Convenience or trendiness. After weighing the two. one will come to the deciding question of “What is the price we must pay for fashion?” Closing 181 A large piece of art done by the janitors is displayed in the art room. Kathy Thompson is deep in thought while waiting for her bus. Shane Newbrough stands idly while admir- ing a piece of art work. The choir puts heart and rhythm into their songs at the spring concert. 182 Closing The color guard leads the band In one of their many parades. Mock election Donkeys and elephants. Is it a zoo? No, it's elec- tion time again. SMHS students became involved in the 1981 campaign by holding a mock election. The voting took place on November 3 in the hallways of the high school, the underclassmen in the upstairs voting booth and the upperclassmen in the booths downstairs. The election was a project of the Senior Social Studies class. Stickers and posters plastered the walls of school, and students wore badges in support of their favorite candidates. Some classes even held de- bates. All students were required to register the week before the election to be eligible to vote. In the school election, President Carter over ran Reagan by seven votes. In the Gubernational race, Governnor Rockerfellor took Moore by four votes. Ken Smith and Melody Malone register people for the mock election on November 3, 1980. Closing 183 P G Staff Editor-in-chief: Ken Smith Assistant Editor: Randa Hall Copy Editor: Andy Clovis Activities Editors: Kathleen Gessner, Duane Ross Class Editors: Kristi Hupp, Traci Snyder Sports: Randa Hall Academics Editors: Bobby Clovis, Danita Shortridge Club Editors: Angela Cox, Brenda Cox Advertising Manager: Alicia Hackathorn Photographers: J.B. Abicht, Wiley Elliott, Jeff Lowther Index Editor and Typist: Liz Miller Contributors: Karen Harkens, Emily Hughes, Jennings lllar, Brent Kin- caid, James Malone, Rick Miller, Rob Miller, Jason Wright Advisor: Krista Anderson Phillip Morgan sits quietly as he blows up balloons for the Homecoming parade. Spanish II students work on the day's as- signment. 184 Closing Volume 63 of Purple and Gold was lithographed by Herff Jones Publishing Company in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It had a press run of 400 at a total cost of $6,975. The Smyth sewn, rounded and backed 184 page book was printed on 80 lb. gloss paper and sold for $15 a copy. The cover was Royal Purple with an Antique Gold metalay of a devil. The spine lettering and title was Rich Gold as an applied color. End- sheets were gold. A three column format was used throughout the book. Eight pages of process color was used in the open- ing. Headlines were done in 18, 30, and 36 point Helvetica. 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