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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1983 volume:

A view of the valley Nestled between Pike Hill and the Ohio River along Route 2, St. Marys High School maintained a unqiue position in the Ohio Valley. In 1983, a student body of 513, a staff of 38, and an entire community viewed the valley a little differently. Inside view Opening 1 Student Life 6 People 30 Academics 76 Athletics HO City 154 Index 182 Closing 100 Purple and Gold 1983 Volume 65 St. Marys High School 1002 Second Street St. Marys, WV 26170 “WHEN SEARCHING FOR A VIEW OF THE VALLEY. I came across a scene that contrasted the old and new of St. Marys. The fall setting complimented the beauty of the hills surrounding the valley.” commented P G staff photographer Brenda Cox. The view over- looking the Hi Carpenter Bridge was taken from Pleasants County Park. M feel that the school is set apart and a little unique from other schools in K the valley. It serves the community and there is a wholesome attitude M toward the system.’ — Charles Smith, Principal A view of the valley Everyday students and teachers came into contact with a variety of changing views. Opinions from text books and administrators, interpretations of material studied in class, and in St. Marys, scenic views of the Mid-Ohio Valley and surrounding countryside. Looking out over the river from the school, which is located along side Rt. 2 at the bottom of Pike Hill, the faculty and student body perceived the world a little dif- ferently. Since we were the only high school, in Pleasants Coun- ty, we enjoyed certain advantages. Other schools were not located near enough to divide the loyalities of the commu- nity. So we harvested not only financial backing to school- oriented projects, but faithful attendance to athletic and academic events as well. Being a relatively small school of only 513 students and 38 instructors also helped to give us our unique outlook. Our small size granted students the ability to look down a hallway and recognize most of the other faces; a luxury not shared by larger schools. BEING IN THE BAND IS WORTH IT. remarked junior Jill Riggs. Bundled up with even if you have to sit in the freezing cold, friend Libby Doty, field commander. Jill con- centrates on the activities on the football field. 2 Opening “A THUSE BRINGS THE SCHOOL TO- GETHER. announced Principal Charles Smith. At the Homecoming thuse Mr. Smith presents a morale boosting speech for the stu- dent body to encourage spirit. “BAND BANQUETS ARE SOMETHING WE CAN LOOK BACK ON and see what we ve accomplished. ' slated Diana Grose. Be- fore the Band Appreciation Dinner begins, Diana waits outside the cafeteria. “I THINK THUSES ARE HELPFUL TO THE STUDENTS MORALE and that they let the team know that they're behind them and they're rooting for them to win. remarked Mickey Finn. Seniors Brent Kincaid and Mick- ey Finn attend a football thuse. “ITS SOMETHING LIKE A SECRETAR- IAL JOB. It teaches you to file, take messages, and work with report cards, commented guid- ance office aide Jessie Sigler. In their spare time. Lori Skinner and Jessie Sigler glance at an old yearbook. Opening 3 “EVERYBODY GAVE ME A LOT OF HELP. It was worth it and I recommend any- body given this chance to take it,” commented senior Steve Taylor. Before the Homecoming parade gets underway, Parade Marshall Steve Taylor and Brian Kincaid discuss the float line up. “IT WAS AN UNIQUE and realistic way to display the school emblem, to show pride big- ger than life,” commented Mrs. Shirley White, art instructor. Two 3Vi x 5Vi ft. devil faces were designed and constructed by Mrs. White and several of her students to be exhibited on the light towers for the 1982 football season. 4 Opening “I HAD A LOT TO DO, and not enough time to do it. Of all days. Homecoming day.” After breaking her ankle just 20 minutes before the annual Homecoming parade, cheerleader Shic- la Malone, hobbles out of the building to par- ticipate in the festivities with the aid of her younger brother. Buddy, her mother, Mrs. Pat- ty Malone, and a fellow student. Barb Dearth. M think that St. Marys High School, with its small enrollment, allows K each student to receive personal attention that he would not have at a I larger school.’ — Cathy Pollock, senior A view . . . The time-honored traditions that highlighted activities throughout the year were another aspect of the school filled with views. From the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly to Senior Week, the year was jammed with annual rituals that reflected the taste and interest of the students. The tradition of the senior and junior play cast parties, held after the last performance, was carried out again this year, as was the ritual of the sophomore class selling the fund-raising popcorn machine to the freshmen at the year’s end. A new custom introduced this year honored students who achieved athletic or academic success by proclaiming a day in their name. But. of course, we were not opposed to something differ- ent every once in awhile. Two teachers, Jody Cunningham and Betty Jordan, took positions in the science and Home Ec departments. The cheerleaders introduced new spirit prizes at thuses and the drama department saw a long requested stage ladder. When, in years to come, the students and faculty look back on their days here, they may not remember all the views presented by Thoreau in Walden or a biology teacher's thoughts on creationism, but we will never forget our views of the school, the year, and the valley. THE INDIAN CONNOTATION for the Ohio Valley was beautiful. That applies equal- ly to the scenery and its people. remarked the Superintendent of Pleasants County Schools. Mr. Larry Gainer. Examining the October is- sue of the ARGUS. Mr. Gainer reviews the activities of SMHS. Opening 5 A View of Student Life To the keen eye of a local resident viewing the valley, it takes only a stirring of activity to signify student life. Activities were the focal point for the school during the year. A balloon rising aimlessly into the sky during the Home- coming thusc symbolized the spirited roars of the senior class when they learned of their float competition victory. Or perhaps, the joy of Barbara Long as she was crowned 29th Belle of St. Marys. Actors, as they anxiously paced back- stage waiting for their opening cues during class plays, showed the importance of a long standing tradition in the school. The stage bore the burden of other nervous feet dur- ing the band and choir concerts, Tri-Hi-Y assembly, and the Spring Variety Show. Besides the variety show, spring brought with it it’s normal flury of activity. Primp- ing of bow ties and formal gowns were signs of the Junior-Senior Prom. The traditional awards presentation before the student body foreshadowed the coming close of the school year. When graduation did arrive, many of the eyes which had so acutely surveyed the ac- tivity of the school were clouded over with tears as the valley viewed 123 graduates bidding farewell to the school. THUSES ARE ENJOYABLE. NOISY EX- TRAVAGANZAS where school spirit is gen- erated. It helps the team get psyched up for their game, remarked Kevin Buzzard. Junior class members join together to rouse spirits during a football thuse. “IT'S A LOT OF WORK and everybody has to help each other, but it's worth it when you gel out in the crowd. Sophomore Renee Gregg, a Homecoming clown, gives Santa Claus. (Mr. Art Olds. Mayor of St. Marys), her Christmas wish. 6 Student Life Divider Student Life Divider 7 Student magic conjures Homecoming A mix of anticipation, achievement, activities casts the Devilish spell. October is tra- ditionally a month filled with sorcery, witchcraft and magic. So it isn’t sur- prising that the student body spent the week of October 15 concocting a spell to produce a Home- coming Week filled with activity, achievement and anticipation. Preparation for Home- coming began to brew' on October 1 when students chose seniors Cathy Faris, Jennifer Holland, Bar- bara Long, Trish McFar- land and Deanna Ross as the five contestants for the Belle of St. Marys. During the week var- ious organizations tried to cast a spirit of enthusiasm over the school by deco- rating the school grounds, working on new routines for Friday or selling dif- ferent items. Sophomores, as is tradition, trans- formed themselves into clowns to enhance spirit. On Friday, Homecom- ing reached its climax with the introduction and election of the Belle. The real events of the day were not to begin until 2 p.m. when the Homecom- ing Parade began. The parade led by Marching Devil Band also included the floats and several PAINTING ON A HAPPY sports teams. Parade Marshall was Steve Tay- lor, vice president of the student council. After the parade, the annual thuse took place on the football field. Later the sophomore class was given the newly installed Big Mouth and “Spirit Stick awards. The ju- niors captured the Spirit Doll . Mr. Charles Smith announced a tie for sec- ond place in the float competition between the sophomores and the ju- niors. The seniors, for the third time, arose as the winners of the $25 prize for the best float. CROWNED 29th BELLE OF ST. MARYS on October 15. Barb Long lives a storybook evening. FACE, Angie Hammett, one of the ten sophomore clowns pre- pares for Homecoming. 8 Homecoming SENIOR VARSITY FOOT- BALL PLAYER MIKE SMITH gets assistance from cheerleader Denise Davis as he prevails against trackstcr David Cross in a thuse jam-eating mar- athon. This contest was one of the highlights that filled Home- coming day. SERVING AS THE HOME- COMING COURT are (front) David Wherry. JoAnn Steele, (second) Cathy Faris, Jennifer Holland. Barb Long. Trish McFarland. Deanna Ross, (back) Rob Miller, Mike Duni- gan, John Park, Rick Miller, and Steve Poling. AFTER MAKING A CROWD-PLEASING HOMECOMING PRESEN- TATION, band members sit back to take in the game. Homecoming 9 FRESHMEN GATHER FOR THEIR first float building week to complete their entry. “Devil the Falcons. STUDENT COUNCIL DELE- GATES Kristi Huffman and Vicki Lamp attach greenery to the Belle arch for the ceremo- nies. IN WHAT HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL Homecoming tradition, sophomore Amy Riggs throws gifts of candy to parade watchers. SENIORS SHOW-OFF their first place “Fry the Falcons float, another in a long legacy of their prize winning entries. 10 Homecoming PRINCIPAL CHARLES SMITH shows his enthusiasm for the Blue Devils' upcoming game. devils mount an of- fensive effort against the Wahama White Falcons in the Devils first seasonal defeat. Homecoming caught in spell A Ithough the M game did not begin until 8 pm., people were arriving as early as 6 p.m. to view the contest between the St. Marys Blue Devils and the Wahama White Fal- cons. Wahama rallied over St. Marys with a vic- tory of 26-13. The Marching Devils rapt spectators attention when it was time for the Belle of St. Marys to be announced. Belles and es- corts were driven out onto the field while Mr. Roger Huffman gave a brief bi- ography of each girl. Afterwards, a hush fell over the crowd. It was broken only as Mr. Huff- man announced Barbara Long as the 29th Belle of St. Marys. On Saturday, the Homecoming Dance was held as always in the cafe- teria. Local bands, Bar- chetta and Fantasy, per- formed. So there it is. A spell for Homecoming. Mix a little glue, the petals of five car- nations, three bands, five Belles and innumberable balloons, sprinkle with glitter and stir well. By the way, this must be done by a Devil. Homecoming 11 Warm Yuletide It wasn't a snowy Christmas, but school spirit kept the seasonal cheer. utside the M M school it may not have been the perfect weather for Christmas (with unchar- acteristic 70 degree tem- peratures and sunshine) but inside, the halls were filled with Christmas cheer. Mrs. Shirley White, art teacher, set the stage for the Christmas festivities by decorating the halls with colorful ornaments. Her classes were also re- sponsible for the live Christmas tree in the lob- by and the decorations for the Singing Christmas Tree. In many ways it was a ‘White’ Christmas. The decorations were only part of the magic of the Singing Tree. Direct- ed by Mr. Daniel Allman, the choral ensemble brought Christmas cheer to the school through musical numbers. T. C. Miller, senior alto, crowned the tree. Another annual Christ- mas event, the Psychology party was in its 12th year. Area children participat- ed in the celebration which included gifts and refreshments. No matter what the weather, Christmas is Christmas and students shared the season with warmth and cheer. SILVER BELLS, courtesy of Mrs. Shirley While and her art classes, hang suspended from the ceiling in the main lobby. A LITTLE GIRL whispers her Christmas morning wishes to St. Nick at the 12th annual Psy- chology Christmas party. SINGING THEIR HEARTS OUT in practice for the upcom- ing Christmas concert are the members of the chorus. 12 Christmas FIRST A DECORATION for the outside of the school, and now for the inside of the school. The Christmas tree in the main lobby was decorated by Mrs. Shirley White and her art classes and sponsored by the Student Council. BATTING 1,000 MEXICAN STYLE, Ed Weber smashes a pinata, much to the enjoyment of fellow Spanish students. Oth- er yulctidc ventures for the stu- dents included caroling in Span- ish and a gift exchange. BOYS WILL BE BOYS, except when they’re girls. All-sports Brenda Miller, Barbie Davis, Kim Parson, Michelle Hen- drickson, and Dianna Harding sing at the Tri-Hi-Y assembly. Christmas 13 Spirit designed for everlasting style Current fashion forecasts suggest spir- it as a necessary accompaniment. Monogrammed sweaters, knit ties, the Prep- pie look, and add-a-bead necklaces are all fashion- able now, but will soon fade away. But there is one fashion that will never go out of style — the fash- ion spirit. Spirit was prevalent throughout the year in a variety of thuses and spir- it activities. Cheerleaders decorated lockers, spon- sored class competitions and cheered at thuses. One of the thuses con- ducted by the cheer- leaders was in conclusion to the annual Spirit Week. Denise Davis, head cheerleader stated, “My favorite thuse was the Spirit Week thuse be- cause we involved the stu- dents and I think the crowd really enjoyed it.” Spirit Week included an inter-class wall decorat- ing contest and dress-up days. Spirit was present not only at thuses but in the attitude of every student every school day. At ath- letic events, class plays, and dances enthusiasm beamed from the faces of SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAY- ERS Brian Barnhart and Mike Smith may have thought they were too old for blind man’s bluff but cheerleaders Tammie Davis and Serena Eddy show them otherwise. students in attendance. With the change in sea- sons came changes in the type of sports played. Still there was equal support for all. Not only in school ori- ented activities was stu- dent spirit felt, but also in community needs. Stu- dents and faculty support- ed both the heart fund and Muscular Distrophy campaigns. In the years to follow, spirit will not be a passing fashion, but a permanent and intrinsic part of the school day’s wardrobe. 14 Spirit TEAM CAPTAIN JOHN CARPENTER rouses enthusi- asm for fellow basketball team members at the Spirit Week thuse. SOME EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF VICTORY, oth- ers the agony of defeat. At the Spirit Week thuse Steve Canter- bury triumphs over competitors in the bubble gum chew. TOWERING OVER THE GYM, the Junior spirit wall sports posters of encouragement for the basketball team. For their efforts, the juniors were awarded first place. LINK BY LINK, seniors Trina Hendrickson, Pam Templeton and Phillip Morgan shape the paper chains to be used on the senior spirit wall. Spirit 15 Student actors put on ritz for play Seniors capture the mood of the 1920’s in ‘Any Number Can Die’. n a typical day ■ B at St. Marys High School it is difficult, if not impossi- ble, to find flappers, moxie, or a marcel wave. But on February 18 and 19, when the senior class presented “Any Number Can Die”, these things were very much in evi- dence. The three act comedy- mystery was set in Ra- ven's Head, a lonely man- or on an uninhabited island during the late I920’s. Ten people come to the decrepit manor for the reading of old, eccentric Cedric Russell’s will. Six of them are not who they should be and three of them should not be there at all. After someone dies, two elderly detectives match wits with a master criminal and against each other to solve the mysteri- ous murders. By the end of the play three have been found dead, one who was thought to be is not, and two detectives have fallen in love. Tryouts for the farce were held on January 13. Practices began the next day and continued almost nightly until the day of the play. Flats were painted by cast and crew members on January 29 and erected the following day. Props were brought in during the following practices. As was the case last year, Cathy Pollock served as student director. The technical aspects of the project were directed by David Snively. Mrs. Ann Bradfield supervised the project. 16 Senior Class Play 4 THE MYSTERIOUS HAI- TAIN, Barb Long, lights a can- dle to ward off evil spirits. A DEFIANT CRIMINAL, Bill Hyre, jeers at captors Sherri Sheplcr and Andy Clovis. BRIAN BARNHART explains to Trish McFarland why a musty old mansion is a perfect place for a picnic. Senior Class Play 17 PUBLICITY AGENT JIM GESSNER berates Tony Je- mison for his bedraggled ap- pearance. Laws of romance kissed good-bye Bends in regulations make possible an evening of love and courtship a ccording to the ■ school’s code- x M. book of rules and regulations romantic acts other than hand-to-hand contact are strictly for- bidden. But of course, they do sneak in. A stolen kiss in a hallway, a hug in a stairwell, or a quick em- brace on the auditorium stage in front of the entire school population are ex- amples of such romantic activity. The latter of course came when the junior class presented the ro- mantic-comedy “Vacan- cy in Paradise” on April 15. A second performance was given on the following evening at 8 p.m. for the community. Written by John Kirk- patrick, the three-act play revolved around the transformation of a ram- shackle, woebegone resort area called “Paradise Glen” into a popular va- cation paradise. Wally, a brash publicity agent, comes accidently upon the resort, but after meet- ing Ellen, the youthful daughter of Claire Danby, the resort owner, he decides to take a room and help the Danbys reju- venate the business before the bank takes it over. In order to revive the Glen, Wally embarks on an elaborate campaign to promote it as a romantic hideaway for love and marriage. By the time the final curtain closes, not only has the resort been saved from the clutches of the banker but Wally has made love matches for several of the guest as well as himself, Ellen, the banker, and Mrs. Danby. Tryouts for the ro- mance were held March 22, and cast members were announced the next day. The 15 members in the cast practiced throughout the later half of March and the early part of April. On March 19 and 20 cast and crew painted the backing flats and constructed the set. Vicki Lamp served as student director for the play while David Snivley handled the technical as- pects of the production. Mrs. Ann Bradfield su- pervised and instructed the student thespians. WEEKEND HULA GIRLS, Lora Polasko, Sarah Williams, and Allison James, sway to is- land music. RELAYING HIS PLAN to re- juvenate the resort, Jim Gessner only serves to confuse Ken Tay- lor. 18 Junior Class Play CAST MEMBERS arc (front) Jcmison, Wade Taylor, (back) Emma McCullough, Julie Car- Mike Hayes, Richard McIntyre, Anne Hatfield, Sara Webb, penter, Kristi Huffman, Sherri Jim Gessner, Ken Taylor, Tony Sarah Williams, Allison James, Hoff, and Jill Ogdin. Behind the lights Practice and hard work come together for a pleasing performance t started early in the afternoon. Make-up was applied to ner- vous actors. The stage crews made their final lighting checks. Actors rushed to their play scripts for one last look. Property crews arranged last minute set changes. But preparation for productions began much earlier than the day of the play. Weeks before, even- ing practices were the scene for a variety of the- atrical activity. Aside from the rehearsal of lines, student crews were busily designing cos- tumes, recording sound effects, and coordinating props. Mrs. Ann Brad- field with assistance from technical director David Snively and student direc- tors, Vicki Lamp and Cathy Pollock, supervised and conducted the pro- duction. On weekends, actors and crews alike, gathered to construct the set. Flats were painted and Fitted together to form the back- ing. The lighting crew planned the lighting to set the proper mood for the play. Later, other props were brought in to com- plete the set. This activity continued, accompanied by ever multiplying pressure, un- til opening night when the practice and hard work came together to produce a crowd-pleasing perfor- mance. BRUSHING UP ON A LIT- TLE FANCY FLATWORK. Barb Long prepares for the pro- duction of “Any Number Can Die . TRYING TO CHOKE back a for Jim Gcssncr, Ken Taylor, laugh at play practice is not easy and Jill Ogdin. MRS. JANIS YOHO designs a 1920's hairstyle for 1980'sgirl, Jennifer Holland. TO SOME age is a paltry thing, but to Andy Clovis age is just a bit of make-up applied by Emma McCullough. 20 Backstage REHEARSING FOR THEIR ROLES as mothcr daughtcr sparring partners. Anne Hat- field and Sara Webb argue over the best way to run a hotel. KNOWING THAT THEY CANT DO A THING with the play books still in their hands, Julie Carpenter and Allison James study their lines. SITTING BACK to appreciate the evening ahead arc Jennifer Holland and Mike Dunigan. BILL ENGLE AND LISA HALL laughingly leave the dance floor after some exhaust- ing steps. PROM COUPLES enjoy the four-course banquet before ven- turing out on the dance floor. A FEW OF THE CHAPER- ONS for the evening were (front) Jan Rea, Jody Cunning- ham, Krista Yopp, (back) Bar- bara Reckard, Betsy Putnam, Pam Hamilton, and Phyllis Barnhart. 22 Prom PROM GOERS crowd the dance area, while “Framework provides the music. Star filled night Class constructs scaffold to heaven a “Stairway to the M Stars may seem to be an engi- neering impossibility, but the junior class not only made the idea tangible, they made it a reality. They accomplished this by making the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom, Stairway to the Stars.” The Hotel Lafayette in Marietta hosted the an- nual formal. Lasting from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, the prom consisted of two parts. First, there was a formal dinner at the Hotel and then, from 8 till midnight, dancing to the music of “Framework”. The ban- quet, furnished by the Hotel, consisted of fruit cocktail, tossed salad, roast chicken breast stuffed with rice, green beans, chocolate parfait, and a beverage. After the prom, stu- dents pursued a variety of activities, such as bowl- ing, going out for pizza, seeing movies, and stay- ing up all night for a sun- rise breakfast. Prom 23 JUNIOR SARA WEBB and graduate Denise Davis exchange a farewell hug at graduation ceremonies. STANDING STRAIGHT to face the future, soon to be graduates listen to encouraging words offered by Principal Charles Smith. 24 Graduation SALUTATOR IAN DENISE DAVIS and the three valedicto- rians presented a four part speech entitled “Goals . Here Denise presents her portion of the speech. SPEAKERS WISHING the graduates well are Burl Smith, Rev. Daniel Simmons, Larry Gainer, Charles Smith, and Rev. George Harris. A walk to future SOON TO BE GRADUATES Clyde Maston, Carla Moore, Karen Eddy, Connie Hamilton, and Laura Bennett await the be- ginning of the ceremony. SHARING A LAUGH TO- GETHER before the long awaited graduation ceremonies are Kim Hartline. Mendy Ma- lone. and Tammy Davis. Grads receive di- plomas, praise n May 22, Imlay M m Field, tradition- ally used to the exhilaration of fans and athletes, and the march of the Blue Devil Band, ex- perienced a new exhilara- tion, as well as a new march. Eyes filled with tears and smiles full of pride filled the streams of 121 graduates as they marched onto the field for the final commencement service. After the tradi- tional processional of “Pomp and Circum- stance and the National Athem, Rev. Daniel Sim- mons of the United Pres- byterian Church deliv- ered the invocation. Then class salutatorian, Denise Davis, and the valedicto- rians Jamy Frye, Cathy Pollock, and Jill Stewart delivered a four part speech about attaining one's goals. Larry Gainer delivered the commence- ment address to the ca- pacity crowd. The class then received their diplo- mas and sang the school's alma mater. Benediction was given by Rev. George Harris of the St. Marys First Baptist Church. Graduation 25 Grads hear talk Rev. Byus delivers class sermon WITH TEARS IN HER EYES, Deanna Ross bids fare- well to her friend Randa Hall. WHILE GRADUATING SENIOR J.R. Simonton watch- es with interest. Attendance Di- rector, Daniel Allman super- vises the commencement activities. -w efore the gradu- J ation ceremony took MJ place members of the class of 1983 attended the Baccalaureate held on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. The invocation was deliv- ered by Rev. Hershell Cottrell of the Belmont United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Byus from the St. Marys Nazarene Church read the scripture. The choir directed by Daniel All- man sang “My Wish for You” by John Carter. Don Besig lead the audi- ence in the closing prayer. Mr. Byus then delivered his sermon. The benedic- tion was given by Rev. Ar- thur Cox of the Zoar Bap- tist Church. Ceremonies were in the Rosenlieb Me- morial Auditorium. The class also partici- pated in the annual awards ceremonies held on May 19 before the stu- dent body in the audito- rium. AMID A SEA OF SMILES AND HUGS freshly graduated seniors express mixed emotions. 26 Graduation ON THEIR FINAL DAY of high school, seniors John Coplin and Connie Hamilton perform MEMBERS OF THE CLASS the graduation march at the OF 1983 listen to the invocation awards assembly. given by Rev. Daniel Simmons. SENIOR KAREN HENE- G A R admires a bouquet of flow- ers sent from a friend, while Principal Charles Smith ob- serves the graduates. ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR. Roger Huffman prepares sen- iors Rick Miller and Patricia McFarland for the upcoming awards assembly. Graduation 27 Senior class samples sports, success Different seniors and senior class have unique year -m- 1 ach year a new K-4 set of graduates JL leaves the halls of St. Marys High School. Over many years each class seems to blend to- gether into a blur in time. Each class is individual, having its own separate “STEVE TAYLOR DAY” is apparent by a cutout of the ath- lete's foot. outlook and interests in life. Just as each senior personalized his own lock- er, the senior class person- alized the school year, as well. Cathy Pollock lent in- dividuality to the class by becoming one of the few students to become a Na- tional Merit Scholar. An- other distinguished mem- ber of the senior class, Rob Gorrell, brought STEVE POLING shows his af- fections for Barbara Reckard during the “National Smo- keout”. honor to the school through his experiments in the field of solar ener- gy. His efforts led him to take third place at the In- ternational Science Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Andy Clovis achieved statewide recog- nition in an oratory con- test sponsored by the West Virginia Garden Club. Several members of the class presented a one- act comedy-drama for a drama festival at Glen- ville State College. Two- time All American track star, Steve Taylor, contin- ued his winning ways by leading the cross country and track teams to victo- ry- Instead of the tradi- tional senior trip, the sen- iors journeyed only as far as North Bend State Park to have a picnic. 28 Senior Feature AS A TRIBUTE to seniors, Mrs. Shirley White decorates the front bulletin board with senior grade school pictures. SCURRYING DOWN THE STAIRCASE, B.J. Brammer rushes to prepare for his picture taking session. A PASTIME of many seniors is hunting. Jay Hashman displays the trophy from his kill. Senior Feature 29 A View of People Students establish views from aspects of school and valley Just as every window in our school looked out over a different part of the valley, every student in that school had different views, feelings, and interests. Throughout the day, 513 students estab- lished themselves in the different aspects of the school that most interested them. Some excelcd at athletics while others played bet- ter in band than in the gym, or acted best when on the stage. Clubs and organizations such as FFA, art or journalism helped cer- tain students make their mark. There were those, who found academics more exciting than extra-curricular activi- ties. Still others wanted no part of either, choosing instead to focus their attention outside the school on part time jobs. Intermingling with the students, 31 teachers also showed a variety of interests. Several of them helped supervise extra-cur- ricular events in addition to their regular classes. No matter what their interest, or from what part of the school they looked out from, everyone had their own view. “TAKING MECHANICAL DRAWING is something you can use in the future if you're going to be an architect. commented fresh- man Jimmy Cox. During second period Me- chanical Drawing I. Jimmy works on a class project. IT TOOK A LOT OF WORK and a lot of effort, but it paid off in the end when we got first place. expressed senior Sara Lattea. Dur- ing float building week. Sara covers an 83 with foil to be placed on the senior class' first place Homecoming parade entry. 30 People Divider Seniors Seniors change with fads Four high school years prove to hold victories and achievements for graduat- ing class of 1983. When the class of 1983 came to the high school, President Jimmy Carter was still in office and Bo Derek's corn rowed hair was the fashion rage. Now President Ronald Reagan lives in the White House, button down collars are the current fad and the senior class has left the school a trail of achieve- ments and activities. The seniors started the year by cap- turing their third first place victory in the Homecoming float competition. Only once had the class failed to take first place; falling to second their ju- nior year. Although the class did not arise victorious in the Homecoming thuse, they did snare prizes at other thuses throughout the year. Several girls from the senior class donned football garb on November 12 and dominated the annual Powder Puff Football game against the ju- niors. Boys from the class served as coaches and cheerleaders. On February 19 and 20, the class presented two performances of the play “Any Number Can Die”, a com- edy-mystery in three acts. Twenty three students tackled the technical aspects of the play while 12 others performed on stage. The seniors used money from their treasury to pay for color pictures in the yearbook and raise money for the class trip by selling spices, popcorn, pepperoni rolls and donation tickets. Brian Kincaid, class president, summed up his feelings about the sen- iors. “Beginning with our freshman year, I feel like our class has proven we are one of the best classes to go through St. Marys High School.” Other class officers for the year were Jill Stewart, vice president; De- anna Ross, secretary; and Rick Mill- er, treasurer. GOURMET COOKING STUDENT TOM ELDER displays the scouring powder he used in the cleaning of the now sparkling frying pan. FIRST PERIOD SENIOR SOCIAL STUD- v1rs Barbara Rcckard's instruction. The class IES CLASS takes one step forward, then one ’a been studying the 1920 s. step back while doing the Charleston under 32 Seniors Sallic Jane Bailey Wendell Paul Barnes RALLIED IN SPIRIT, seniors chant in sup- port of the Blue Devil football squad. Brian William Barnhart Seniors 33 Steven Daniel Bailey Joseph Mark Burns Barbara A. Butler John Edward Carpenter Brian Beattie Clark Karen Sue Bowie ACCOUNTING STUDENT Jennifer Hol- land works on a class assignment. CONNIE HAMILTON helps keep the guid- ance office in working order. 34 Seniors Seniors Benjamin James Brammer Laura Jean Bennett Michael Wayne Brown Brenda Faye Cox Garland Jefferson Cox, Jr. Kelly Carroll Cox Bernice Kay Crissman Seniors 35 Seniors Michael Thomas Dunigan, Jr. Karen Jean Eddy Mark Allen Efaw Thomas Charles Elder David Bryan Elliott William Edward Engle Mary Catherine Faris James Edward Findley 36 Seniors Seniors swamp opponents 20-8 Bad weather did not dam- pen competitive spirit. A rainy sky, a swampy football field, and a small crowd of spectators appeared one evening at Imlay Field. This November 12 proved to hold a battle of wits, skill and determina- tion. At 7 p.m., two girl-gridder teams ran out onto a rain soaked field to participate in the annual Powder- Puff game. After losing to last year’s senior class, the 1983 senior team took the challenge from the juniors in hope of their experience paying off. “No one can completely understand how much winning meant to us this year unless they experienced last year's defeat. Ever since that game we decided we were going to win next time,” com- mented Jill Stewart, senior quarter- back. Each team was granted three prac- tice sessions where they learned plays, blocking techniques, and the general rules of flag football. The sen- ior team was under the coaching staff of Brian Barnhart, Tom Elder, Brian Kincaid and Mike Smith. Brad Ber- ry, Tim Butcher and Duane Taylor aided the junior team. Within the first quarter of the game, senior Karen Henegar scored a touchdown for her team. Another touchdown was made providing the seniors with a 14 point lead by half- time. As like any other football game, a halftime show was presented. Clad in togas, senior cheerleaders B.J. Bram- mer, Raymond Fritts, Rob Gorrell, Greg Haught, Rick Hupp and Bill Hyre performed for the spectators. Throughout the game, junior cheer- leaders Pat Bills, Steve Canterbury, Eddie Davis, Jim Gessner and Rich- ard McIntyre provided their team with spirit and enthusiasm. The second half of the game proved to hold luck for the juniors. Wendy Ruckle scored a touchdown with Jill Riggs making the extra two points. Again the seniors penetrated the ju- nior defensive line with Ruth Wil- liams scoring six points, ending the game in a senior victory of 20-8. “Now that we have won I think 1 can safely say that all the practices, sore muscles, and tired legs were well worth it. Powder Puff has definitely been one of the highlights of my sen- ior year, concluded Jill Stewart. DISGUISED AS SIMON THE CHIP- MUNK, club president Jill Stewart announces the annual Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly. JOURNALISM II STUDENT Jennings lllar works on wrestling copy for the P G. AFTER GETTING HIS SENIOR PIC- TURE TAKEN. Phillip Morgan returns to his locker. Seniors 37 Seniors AFTER HALFTIME CORONATION, can- Barb Long, Trish McFarland and Deanna didaies Cathy Faris, Jennifer Holland, Belle Ross take a moment to relax. Mickey James Finn, Jr. Darlyn L. Fleming Sharon Kay Fox Raymond Charles Fritts 38 Seniors Jamy Jonora Frye John Robert Gorrcll Diana Jane Grose Timothy Lee Gorrcll Randa Dare Hall Connie Jean Hamilton Sherri Lou Hammett Kimberly Ann Hartline Jay Dee Hashman Gregory L. Haught Trina Lynn Hendrickson Karen Sue Henegar Seniors 39 Seniors READING MAGAZINES in their Senior So- cial Studies class are Rob Miller and Jeff Run- nion. KELLY SMITH samples one of the dishes she prepared in Gourmet Cooking class. 40 Seniors John Carroll Ingram Thomas L. Jewell Leslie Earl Kelley, Jr. Brent Kevin Kincaid Brian Keith Kincaid Sara Catherine Lattea George Wayne Locke Barbara Kay Long Amy Beth Lowthcr Melinda Sue McFarland Patricia Ann McFarland Michael Patrick Maher Seniors 41 Seniors STOPPING AT HER LOCKER after the Homecoming thuse. Belle candidate Trish McFarland talks to Tim Smith about the day’s activities. Brian Garrcll Malone James Ray Malone Melinda Jo Malone Jerry Dale Malone Clyde Monroe Maston Lisa Mac Maston Robert J. Maston Howard Meeks, II 42 Seniors Karen F. Metheney David B. Metz Patricia Diane Miller Richard Alan Miller FOURTH YEAR VO-AG STUDENT Steve Taylor feeds and waters his swine. Caring for the swine was part of a class project. Steve was selected FFA member of the week February 20-26 for his work with swine, strawberries and potatoes. Seniors 43 Seniors Robert Eugene Miller Carla Jean Moore Phillip O. Morgan Wayne Michael Nichols John Charles Park Michael J. Parsons Steven Alan Poling Cathy Lee Pollock Deanna Lee Ross Jeffrey Alan Runnion Thomas Neal Sams Greg C. Satterfield 44 Seniors BEFORE THE HOMECOMING PARADE. Rick Hupp puts the final touches on the win- ning float. RELAXING IN THE LIBRARY, Brent Kin- caid reads a magazine. Kim Rose Setola Jessie Denise Sigler Sherri Lynn Shepler Randall Jay Shingleton Daniel Alan Shull Lori Jacqueline Skinner Seniors 45 Oticc Blaine Simonton, Jr. John Phillip Sigler, Jr. Seniors CONCENTRATING ON THEIR Physics problems arc Clyde Maston, John Carpenter, Mike Maher and Mike Parsons. Kelly Michelle Smith Michael W. Smith, Jr. Timothy A. Smith David Wayne Snively 46 Seniors Eric Lee Snyder Richard Landon Steele I I Jill Annette Stewart Karen Michelle Stewart Jack Landis Tawncy, II Stephen Guy Taylor Ted Eugene Taylor Jeffrey Brian Templeton KAREN EDDY LINGERS in the hall before going to her eighth period Art class. Seniors 47 Pamela Ann Templeton Mark Allen Warren Helen Ruth Williams Billie J. Winland Scott Ryan Winland Robert Lee Wise Jason Todd Wright DAVIS STUDIO photographer Jerry Cobb prepares B.J. Brammcr for his senior portraits. 48 Seniors Juniors ------ Juniors sponsor prom, magazine drive A diversity of pursuits keeps class in the black. “Stairway to the Stars”, the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom, became the main objective for the junior class. They reached their goal by carry- ing on the newly begun traditions of selling Super Cookies and the Valen- tine Ribbon sale, along with the spirit hands at football games and the mag- azine drive throughout the year. A new method of fund raising was a computer matching service. Students were to fill out a questionnaire and return it to be put through a comput- er. The results were the top ten boys or girls that matched the participate's personality. With all their determina- tion they came up with a total of S3,200. The juniors were certainly not all work and no play. They won a total of six thuses in addition to the wall and spirit chain contest during Spirit Week. Their winnings of Spirit Week totaled up to $88. They captured second place in the Homecoming float competition, along with the sophomores, with the theme of “Devils Turn the White Fal- cons Blue . The prom was held at the Lafayette Hotel April 29. They danced to the beat of the band “Framework . Helping the class to reach their money goals were the officers. Jill Riggs served as president. Vicki Lamp held the position of vice presi- dent. Kristi Huffman was the class secretary and Kenny Taylor served as treasurer. The homeroom representatives to student council were Theresa Bailey, Julie Carpenter, Kristi Huffman, Vicki Lamp, Kim Phillips, Jill Riggs and Ken Taylor. ) Junior Serena Eddy concentrates on her read- ing during first period study hall. Juniors Kon Blouir, Marlene Taylor, and Bill Robinson follow in support of their float during the Homecoming Parade. Brenda Auville Steve Baffic Theresa Bailey Sarah Beal Holly Berish Brad Berry Pal Bills Kim Binegar Mike Binegar Brenda Birkhimcr Juniors 49 Juniors Dianna Blouir Camic Bolcy Tina Bolcy Tim Butcher Kevin Buzzard Steve Canterbury Julie Carpenter Don Casto Don Collins Larry Collins Greg Cornell Diana Cottrill April Cox Joyce Cross Wanda Cross KEN TAYLOR AND KEVIN BUZZARD lend a “hand” to football enthusiasts by selling spirit hands at a game. COMBINING THEIR FFFORTS to turn out Anne Hatfield and Vicki Lamp, their yearbook section before deadline arc 50 Juniors Audra Cunningham Audrey Cunningham Scarlclt Danielson Eddie Davis Libby Doty Tina Dunigan Serena Eddy Vlatl Elder John Elliott Bill Evans No diagnosis Mike Everett Debbie Feller Gary Flanagan April Flowers Tim Flowers in ’sight’ A severe case of double vi- sion was discovered at St. Marys High School ac- cording to informed school officials. Cases of students seeing replicas of the same person were re- ported on all grade levels. Seeing doubles seems to be a com- mon occurrence in the halls and class- rooms. This double vision can be at- tributed to the six pair of twins that attend the school Joy and Ginger Stemple and Car- rie and Carla Westbrook are the re- presentative twins of the freshmen class. Stated twin Joy. The advan- tage of being a twin is that you can borrow each other's clothes. While the freshmen girls are iden- tical twins. Amy and John Riggs, sophomores, and Beverly and David Trader, juniors are brother sister combos. The disadvantage of being a twin is that when we were in grade school they didn't put us in the same classes, remarked Amy. The senior class boasts of two pair of identical twins: Brent and Brian Kincaid and Rick and Rob Miller. Sometimes we are so much alike we have to be away from each other, commented Brent. Although students may have no- ticed that the twins looked alike, they soon discovered that the personalities were different and individual. JOHN SHULTZ HURRIES down the stairs in order to beat the tardy bell. Juniors 51 Juniors Jimmy Gessner Dawn Hall Tony Hansen Jack Hashman Anne Hatfield Mike Hayes Mike Hearn Sherri Hoff Mindy Horner Kristi Huffman Susan Hughes Becky Ingram Allison James Greg Janes Tony Jemison Students aid Bloodmobile Volunteers greet donors and type blood registra- tion cards Helping the community was the concern of people who donated their blood to the Red Cross. Several stu- dents and teachers gave blood at the September 23, December 16, and April 7 Red Cross Blood-Mobile. Students from Mrs. Mae Lewis' typing classes and the PRT’s Nursing Assistant Program volunteered their time to help in the blood drive. The secretarial students worked at a variety of jobs ranging from regis- tration of the donors to labeling and preparation of the blood collection bags. PRT Nursing Assistant Students helped the Red Cross Volunteers in taking the blood and helping the do- nor relax and eat refreshments after- wards. Key Club members were ex- cused from school to help set up and tear down the Blood Mobile. The volunteers were excused at 10:30 a.m. to help set up the mobile at the Pleasants County Community Center Gym and then work from 11:30 a.m. w hen the mobile opened to 5:30 p.m. when it shut down. Ninety- five citizens donated blood December 17, including three high school students and two faculty mem- bers. They missed their goal of one hundred by five. JUNIOR DUANE TAYLOR starts down the stairway toward his next class. 52 Juniors Angela Jenkins Kelly Kemp Arron Lamp Joey Lamp Sharon Lamp Vicki Lamp Todd Lewis Candi Lloyd Emma McCullough Rick McCullough Richard McIntyre Gar Malone Mike Malone Peggy Malone Shiela Malone Juniors 53 Juniors JUNIOR JIMMY GESSNER finds that study hall is the perfect place to catch up on reading. Chris Mathews Missy Mays Peggy Metz Kim Morrison Rodd Mote Sam Munday April Newbrough Jill Ogdin Kim Parsons Paul Parsons Robert Parsons Phyllis Perry Kim Phillips Lora Polasko Tonya Renner 54 Juniors MANY STUDENTS decorate their lockers with favorite pictures, posters, and art work. Lockers open school day It greets me in the morn- ing. — Andy Clovis Your locker. There is no place like it for storing books, trash, jackets and an amazing array of other objects. Throughout the 570 lockers around the school, there are a few that stand out as imaginative with different kinds of decorations ranging from pictures of favorite stars to this year’s baseball schedule. Lockers look as different as their owners. The colors and inside decor varies from locker to locker. Their colors include blue, green, orange and yellow. They stand a foot wide, but the door is only nine and one half inches wide. Lockers arc numbered almost randomly with large gaps from locker 352 to 600 and 761 to 1.000. No one seems to know what happened to the missing numbers. “I haven’t seen the bottom of my locker since the first day of school,” remarked junior Ed Davis. “My lock- er is a mess. It’s a home away from home. It has everything in it. It's my suitcase,” commented junior Pat Bills. KRISTI HUFFMAN pursues the contents of her locker looking for the right book. Jill Riggs Phil Riggs Bill Robinson Wendy Ruckle Tammy Scadden Gloria Settle Bill Shingleton John Shultz Vera Skinner Christina Smith Tammy Smith Misty Sparks Brian Spcidel Penny Steele Sheryl Stewart Juniors 55 Duane Taylor Jimmy Taylor Ken Taylor Vince Taylor Wade Taylor Tammy Templeton Beverly Trader David Trader Veronica Walker Sara Webb Tammy Wells Phil West Sarah Williams Tim Wilson Erin Wolfe 56 Sophomores Sophomores Sophomores Popcorn and candy are staples of I Oth graders wealth-producing diet Working to raise money for the 1984 Junior-Senior prom was the main objective of the sophomore class. On the chilly fall Friday nights from September to November, the sophomores sold popcorn to all the football fans and from December to March to all the basketball fans. Sell- ing popcorn has been a sophomore class tradition for many years. The machine was bought by the sopho- mores at the beginning of the year for $350 and was sold to the upcoming sophomore class at the end of the year. raise money For the months of March and April the sophomores sold candy bars. On March 18 they sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls asked the boys to. this dance. The music was provided by Illusion, run by sopho- mores Randy Gorrell and Mike Coartney. In the Homecoming float contest, the sophomores tied with the juniors for second place for a cash prize of $25. “Flush the Faocons was the theme for the float. The class was led by president La- verne Cox. Bryan Jones served as vice president. Treasurer was Stacy Smith. Class secretary was Paula Marks. The class raised a total of $2,000 throughout the year. PRESIDENT LAVERNECOX CREATES a relaxed atmosphere in which to conduct the sophomore class meeting. Linda Adams Loretta Ankrom Laura Bailey Charles Barnhart Linda Barnhart Patty Barnhart Bill Baxter Brian Bennett Ellen Bennett Ruth Bennett Karen Betts Brent Bills Ron Blouir Brenda Boles Gary Bolcy CLASS MEETINGS ARE a time for plan- ning future events. Juniors listen intently to prom plans. Sophomores 57 Driving is turning point Sophomores Students encounter all new learning experiences along the Ohio Valley highways Turning sixteen was a high point for many sophomores and juniors. Fi- nally, they were able to get their li- cense and cruise through town on a Friday night. But first they had to take driver's education. They pushed the pencil at book work and were put to the test of driving satisfactorily for Coach Jerry Rea or Mr. Robert At- kins. Students in the first semester had an opportunity to be the first to drive the new Driver's Education car. It was a new 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier. It was leased from Robinson Chevro- let Garage by the board on the terms that the board would pay for the gas. The usual driving routes were Route 16, Wavcrly, Friendly, and Shultz. The students learned how to drive safely on icy winter roads and in many other weather conditions. Learning the proper way to operate your automobile was just one of the aspects of driving taught during the semester course. In order to pass the class, the stu- dents had to perfect driving skills one of which was parallel parking. The students paired up and worked during one class period to practice their parking skills. Instead of having to provide a study hall period to drive as down through the years, a change was made. Stu- dents were able to drive in the same period as they had class. This made it easier for students to fit the class in their schedule. BOB BUCK HANGS A POSTER for the mock election held by Mrs. Ann Bradficld's American Studies II classes. Jo Ellen Boley Missy Brammer Jim Brothers Bob Buck Diana Campbell Karen Casto Mike Coartncy Chuck Coker Floyd Cornell Kim Cornell Jill Cox Laverne Cox Sherri Cronin Barbie Davis Gail Decker 58 Sophomores ART STUDENT GAIL DECKER shellacs wood in preparation for further woodworking. Denny Drake Mike Efaw Dennis Elliott Leslie Elliott Todd Elliott Edie Engle Angie Farson David Petty Lara Fitzpatrick Ralph Fox Brenda Francis Cindy Francis Teresa Garrison Pal Giboney Randy Gorrcll Sophomores 59 ------Sophomores--------------------------------- Sophomores learn about fitness, health Basics of first aid, CPR. and health are taught as a new required class Studying and understanding the human body was the purpose of the newly introduced health class. It was added for the first time as a required class for all sophomores. Coach Bill Auxier, Mrs. Ann Maston, and Mrs. Betsy Putnam instructed the class. Students were taught a variety of good health habits. The students were taught how to get into shape and maintain their physical fitness. Coach Bill Auxier strongly empha- sized physical fitness. The students learned how to recog- nize and deal with different kinds of stress. They learned how stress could effect their lives and through realiz- ing this they could learn how to pre- vent it. Discovering their physical fitness was one of the activities the students participated in during the year. First, they had to take a series of body and flexibility measurements. They ran a 12-minute Cooper's Run. Then through a period of about six-weeks they did several types of exercises and jogged three times a week. While participating in this, they also worked on their cardiovascular fitness. Three times a week they took their pulse rate when they woke up. before, during, and after exercising or jogging. After the six weeks had ended, they look more measurements and ran the Cooper's Run again. The students were graded on their rate of improve- ment. During the second semester, the students were taught the basics of Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation (CPR) by the St. Mary's Emergency Squad. They had the chance to certify in CPR by taking a CPR Skills test, plus they took a written test. They were also taught the basics of first aid. Renee Gregg Becky Haddox Lisa Hall Angie Hammett Dianna Harding Tom Hashman Maria Hayes Michelle Hendrickson Jean Hcnegar Tina Hennessey Brent Hescht Missy Hornish Lester Hugharl Connie Janes Bryan Jones Paige Jordan Max Kidder Ivannah Lamp Marshall Lamp Beth Lewis 60 Sophomores practicing their cpr techni- ques in front of Emergency Squad volunteer Joanna McFarland arc Todd Elliott and Charles Barnhart. Horst Linder Kim Locke Mindy Lucas Missy McCartney Shawn McFarland John McKnight Teresa McKnight J.H. Mahaney Glenda Malone Kenny Malone Paula Marks Randall Maston Gary Meeks Ron Meeks Tony Mercer Sophomores 61 Sophomores Baxter — it’s more than abracadabra For the talented sopho- more magic isn't just child's play To sophomore Bill Baxter magic is more than a hobby. It's a way of mak- ing money. Bill became interested in magic in the first grade after seeing magic shows and magicians at work. In- spired in 1976 by a live show in Pitts- burgh featuring Doug Henning, Bill decided to learn magic tricks. He taught himself by reading and prac- ticing two hours a night. Bill puts his magic to good use by doing shows for the Boy Scouts, birth- day parties for children and perform- ing magic shows at local schools. Bill charges $45 for birthday parties, $50 for Boy Scouts and $125 for the BILL BAXTER READS the latest tricks in the magic world. school performance. Equipment plays a large part in all magic tricks. Bill buys his own equip- ment totalling approximately $2,500. He buys his equipment from New York, Chicago, Columbus, Washing- ton. D.C. and Michigan. Todd Baxter, Bill's brother, assists Bill at most performances. Jean Hcn- egar is also an assistant. One bad thing about doing magic is that my family and friends get tired of me practicing magic on them, commented Bill. Brenda Miller Sarah Miller Mike Moler Mack Morrell Duane VI unday Matt Nichols Doug Oliver Lee Ann Owens Ken Parsons Nora Pinkerton Phyllis Powell Lucy Richardson Amy Riggs John Riggs Liz Roden 62 Sophomores SOPHOMORE AMERICAN STUDIES STUDENTS enjoy a social moment during campaign week. Glenn Settle John Shcaron Natalie Sigler Scott Simonton Brenda Smith Stacy Smith Taffy Smith Teresa Snivel) Terri Stafford Robin Steele Connie Stewart Charles Stull Tammy Tackett Dianna Templeton Darren Thompson Sophomores SOPHOMORE LISA HALL and principal Charles Smith take time out of the day to look at prom pictures. TAKING TIME AT THE END of Algebra II class to work on their homework assignments arc Michelle Hendrickson and Taffy Smith. Billy Ward Eddie Weber Donna Wells Michelle Westbrook Tim Westbrook Jimmy Wiles Jason Williamson Rick Wilson Ruth Wise Joey Yeager 64 Sophomores Freshmen ASSISTING THECUSTODIANSduring his free time is Troy Taylor. Frosh settle Freshmen participate by raising money, building floats, and winning con- tests “It’s harder than I expected but it’s more fun,” commented freshman Marie Hatfield about her first year at St. Marys High School. The group of 140 freshmen pulled together to accumulate approximate- ly $400 by various fundraising activi- ties such as selling candy bars, choco- late football lollipops decorated in purple and gold and finally the “Ride with Pride” license plates. At Homecoming the freshmen’s theme was “Devil the Falcons . The float was built at the home of Brent Clark at Harmony Acres and a into routine weiner roast was held on the last night of float building. On March 2 the freshmen had a Job Attitude Day where they saw “Pack Your Own Chute”, a movie about careers, and then returned to listen to people from area businesses speak on the careers. Mr. Bud Ludford’s homeroom came up victorious in the Heart Foundation Contest at the end of February when they raised a total of $49 and were treated to a pizza party on March 11 by the FHA. John Polasko served the class as president. Jeff Nichols held the posi- tion of vice-president. Jeanne Ruther- ford served as secretary. Max White handled the accounts of the freshmen class as treasurer. Steve Alkire Bcckic Amos Keith Auville Carol Barnhart Belinda Barker Bcrnic Barley Steve Barnhart Billy Beaver 1966-1983 Brian Berry Kristi Bernard Angie Bierce Rita Bills Joe Blauscr Jerry Bowie Kelly Bowie Freshmen 65 Freshmen Missy Bunner Esther Burns Lori Buzzard Joey Campbell Steve Carpenter Brenda Casto Brent Clark Chris Clark Karl Clay Brian Connon Maken Cornell Jimmy Cox Mike Cox Mike Cronin Todd Curphey New faces, freedom, fun First scared, excited, and lost but now feel at home Freshmen! Every year there are new faces that look lost, excited and scared. They must meet new people and adjust to the routine of the high school. They have to learn new locker combinations, where classes are and who will be their new teachers. Soon their faces lose the fear and excite- ment and are like any other face. From the first day of school to the last, all freshmen learn something new whether it’s how to stuff chicken wire for a float, how to march in band, how to keep up with school work and sports, or how to adjust to new friends. Some freshmen like the “freedom at the high school. Kara Deem remarked, “You have so much more freedom even though it is a closed campus. After you take on the responsibility, you feel more like an adult.” One fear always voiced in a fresh- man class is the fear of upperclass- men. Marie Hatfield disagrees say- ing, “The stories about upperclassmen being hard on fresh- men weren’t true at all. Some of them have made high school a lot easier.” With new teachers, faces, and dif- ferent teaching methods, most of the freshmen students have many adjust- ments. Angie Bierce commented, “By the end of the year we were used to the daily routine of the school and were prepared for our next three years.” FRESHMEN MARY ALICE MAHER GETS into her locker during class. 66 Freshmen Shelly Davis Lyle Dearth Kara Deem Curt Ducr Scott Evans Howard Farson Marie Farson Tammy Flanagan Denise Fleming Patty Fritts Lynn Garner Joyce Giboney Paula Giboney Shawn Girard Bill Gorman BILLY BEAVER, DRESSED AS A CLOWN, serves as a member of the sanitation crew during the Donkey Basketball game. CREATING AN ART DESIGN on freshman Carla Westbrook’s face during Homecoming Week is Amy Lowther. Freshmen 67 Freshmen DEAN ZINN ALONG WITH sophomore Ron Meeks paints umbrella sketches during Art 1. Freshman Max While and John Polasko talk over plans for the class meeting. Meek Graham Patty Gray Eric Grove Julie Hall Michelle Hall Darren Harman Jerry Hashman Marie Hatfield Tina Horner Shelly Hornish Jeff Hughart Brad Ingram Donna Jewell Robin Jewell Mike Jordan 68 Freshmen ♦ a GETTING INTO HER LOCKER for her books is Fawn Lucas. Weekends have many uses Track, jobs, movies, trips and hobbies highlight re- creational activities What do you do during the week- ends? Some bowl, some go to movies, and some just stay home and rest. Hobbies take up a large part of stu- dents weekend. Sophomores John and Amy Riggs spend their days off in Charleston preparing for the horse showing season. Freshman Brian Connon spent a weekend as a senator’s page in Charleston. He visited the governor’s mansion and aided a senator while the legislature was in session. Weekends are a good time to enjoy outside interests. Senior Brenda Cox spent most of her Saturdays either taking nature or wedding pictures. Some students spent spare week- end time participating in sports. Mike Jordan commented that the weekends are a good time to play baseball. Run- ning track and listening to rock and roll are favorite pastimes of sopho- mores Michelle Hendrickson and Taffy Smith. Other students spent their free time earning money. Jobs such as mowing lawns or working at local grocery stores helped students earn money to be used on recreation or col- lege. The non-school days were used dif- ferently by students. Rather than basking in the sun or working at the AG, weekends were a welcome break from the Monday-Friday school week. Mary Kelley Dan Kimball Laura Kimball Gregg Knight Larry Lowthcr Fawn Lucas Wendy McCartney Ronnie McFarland Beth McGee MaryAlice Maher Shawn Marshall Lisa Martino Michelle Maston Leigh Meeks Kay Mercer Freshmen 69 Freshmen Mary Metheney Tom Moore Gracie Morningstar Becky Morton Kara Neely Jason Newbrough Jeff Nichols Debbie O'Blockovich Becky Parsons Greg Parsons Angie Payne Curtis Payne Jodi Payne Wayne Payne Cindy Pinkerton John Polasko Franklin Powell Joe Powell Jeff Renner Henry Riggs ‘In look’ colors the year Lee jeans, Izod shirts, lay- ered look, and earrings be- come the new fashion trends While the more elite may prefer to shop at Sak’s Fifth Avenue or Tiffa- ny’s, students had only to travel down the front hallways to see the current fashion trends. Throughout the year students dis- played a wide variety of the latest styles in casual wear. From the turned up collars of the Izod shirts to ear- rings on some of the male students. high school fashion mimicked the fads and fashion of Broadway and Flollywood. The old-fashioned fable that if you keep anything long enough it will come back in style rang true for this year. The square shouldered look the 1940's, the knit ties of the early 50’s and the mini-skirts made famous by Twiggy in the 1970’s all returned to the fashion scene. Other fashion trends included Cruiser shoes, Lee jeans, friendship pins and the Walk- man radios. The layered shirt look also became popular. I - I KARA DEEM AND KAY MERCER with help from Mrs. Janet Rea papcr-machc pinatas in Spanish I. 70 Freshmen Doug Robertson David Rouse Jeanne Rutherford Tom Ryan Charlotte Sigler Theresa Sigler Connie Simmons Brenda Skinner Jimmy Smith Lynn Smith Missy Smith Scottie Smith Vicki Smith Charley Snider J.D. Stanley STUDENTS FOLLOW IN SUPPORT of Homecoming Parade, their float “Devil the Falcons” during the Freshmen 71 JOINING IN THE FESTIVE TRADITION of breaking a pinata, freshman Shelly Hornish takes aim. TAKING TIME OUT TO RELAX. Michelle Hall. Lori Buzzard, and Marie Hatfield sit on top of the bleachers during 2nd period gym class. Ginger Stcmplc Joy Stemplc Ronnie Tackett Billy Taylor Susan Taylor Troy Taylor Stacey Vaughn David Walker Chris Weckley Tom Weckley Robynn Wells Angie Westbrook Carey W'estbrook Carla Westbrook Max White Julie Wilson Eric Wright Dean Zinn 72 Freshmen Faculty MR. BILL HOWARD ERASES the board in preparation for his next class. Dedication continues on Long hours spent show de- votion Dedication is an important quality of a teacher and the faculty members proved this to be true. They served as chaperones in class activities, spon- sors of clubs and organizations, coaches and advisors. Even from the beginning of the year, the teachers were lending a hand to the students. In the fall the faculty helped out at football games and assisted the classes in the con- struction of the Homecoming floats. They advised the classes in fund rais- ers and encouraged them in class con- tests throughout the year. They guid- ed students on in-school field trips and chaperoned trips such as Gettys- burg and Mexico. Throughout the year they spent many long after school hours coach- ing sports such as track, football, bas- ketball, wrestling, baseball and cheerleading. SECRETARY JACKIE CARPENTER RE- TURNS to her office after purchasing two yearbooks. MISS BETTY JORDON DISCUSSES the lesson with her second period Home Ec. class. Faculty 73 Faculty MRS. HELEN WEBER TAKES advantage of an empty library to look through catalogs. Charles Smith Principal Mike Webb Assistant Principal Robert Adkins Driver's Education Cynthia Alkire Learning Disabilities Dan Allman Attendance, Choir Jon Amundson American Literature, English 11 Bill Auxier Physical Education, Health Betty Bailey Secretary Phyllis Barnhart Chemistry I II, Physics Erwin Berry Vocational Education Ann Bradfield American Studies II, Speech Bill Brizendinc Guidance Counselor, English 11 74 Faculty Staff Bill Ducr Band, Jazz Lab Don Dziagwa Maih I II, Personal Finance Pam Hamilton Special Education Bill Howard Algebra I, Math II, P. Finance Roger Huffman English Literature, English 12 Charles Leonard Science 9, Biology Biology II Mac Lewis Typing I II. Shorthand Bud Ludford English 10 Ann Maston Physical Education, Health Betsy Putnam Guidance Counselor, Health Janet Rea Spanish I, II, III, IV, Russian I, II Jerry Rea Driver's Education Barbara Reckard Social Studies. Psych Suzanne Rouse Algebra I. II, Advanced Math Helen Weber Librarian Shirley White Art I, II, III, IV, Ceramics Faculty 75 A View of Academics Required and elective courses play a vital part in curriculum Despite the increase in the number of courses required for graduation, student's views and interests were still apparent by what classes they took. The raise in the required credit level to 20 for the classes of 1983 and 1984. and to 21 for succeeding classes coincided with the back-to-basics movement that swept the West Virginia school system. Students found less study halls and more emphasis on reading, writing, and arithmetic. All three departments — college pre- paratory, business, and vocational shared one thing in common: the fact they were unique from the normal mandatory field’s of study at other schools in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Each department offered special assignments. Electives played a large part in school activities. Band concerts, choir programs, art shows, and the production of the school newspaper and yearbook were all activities that stemmed from electives courses. A new elective class in speech introduced students to aspects of public speaking and play pro- duction. The 13 required classes and 49 electives that made up the school’s curriculum helped to bring views of students to that student’s attention, and through career pro- grams and class projects to the valley as well. I THINK ALGEBRA is an interesting and challenging class, commented sophomore Lee Ann Owens. Second period Algebra I students work on an assignment in class. I LIKE IT. It taught me how to work with wood and how to use the machines in the shop. expressed Gregg Parsons, freshman. Gregg sands a set of bookends in sixth period Shop I 76 Academics Divider Academics Divider 77 It’s fifteen minutes into the period. The teacher is beginning to lecture. One student’s eyelids begin to quiver, his head nods and all the while with eyes on the clock he thinks, “Will the class never end?” Next to him sits another student purpose. “They're very important for preparation of students going on to college,” commented junior Shiela Malone. “They give you the back- ground for things you’ll do in life,” she concluded. Required classes give students knowledge with 13 courses 7 think they’re here to benefit all types of students and they help prepare us for the future’ — Ivannah Lamp, sophomore who unlike him is scholarly, bright eyed and interested. She enjoys classes and thinks, “I wish this class would never end.” While not all students enjoy re- quired classes, they’re required for a “Required classes are good be- cause they give a good basis for jobs and college,” stated sophomore Liz Roden. “Required classes pave the way to college life,” noted senior Barb Long. BIOLOGY I STUDENTS Kelly Kemp and Dawn Hall with the aid of Mrs. Jody Cunning- ham examine the mouth of a shark. AFTER EXPERIENCING THE FEEL OF VOTING Bob Buck steps out of the voting booth during the mock election. 78 Required Classes ATTENTIVE TO THE TELEVISION SCREEN. Ken Taylor and Steve Baffic try out a computer. WITH EXPERIMENT 1.1 ASSIGNED, IPS students and Mr. Dave Gettings pre- pare for a school year together. WHILE THEY MAY NOT BE ON A BROADWAY STAGE. Eric Snyder, Mark Warren, Rick Hupp, Diana Grose, and Karen Eddy take part in English Literature's produc- tion of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The students gave a brief description of their character and answered questions. Required Classes 79 The freedom of choice is great. If people were asked one thing they wanted, what would it be? Some might choose a million dollars or a chance to be a star, or even to be pop- ular. Elective classes provide students with freedom of choice. Forty-nine elective classes are offered at our sary or we would be living in a com- munistic society. I like the freedom of choice, commented senior Jill Stew- art. “Elective classes help to liven up the day, said Kim Hartline. She con- tinued, “I think it's good to have your own choice.” Another senior, Sherri Shepler freedom of choosing classes provides students alternatives Interests ranging from chemistry to art studied in elective classes school. Students have a wide range from which to choose. Some classes offer a college preparatory type course such as chemistry or calculus. Art, band, and shop let students be more creative with their talents. Elec- tive classes provided variety to the day. commented, “I think elective classes are a good idea because they enable us to explore and develop our tal- ents. “They are necessary and a vital part of the school. We would be de- prived without this free choice,” re- marked Audrey Cunningham. I think elective classes are neces- TAKING A NOSTALGIC TRIP IN TIME. BAKING MADE SIMPLE is what Mr Bill Mrs. Barbara Rcckard demonstrates the Brizendinc. guidance counselor, demonstrates Charleston to Senior Social Studies students. to senior B.J. Brammer. 80 Elective classes JIMMY SMITH AND DARREN HAR- MAN hook up an electric circuit in Shop I class. GRIM WITH CONCENTRATION, Charlie Barnhart works on a small engine in the shop. Elective classes 81 D “Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble.” This quote, taken from Shakespeare's Macbeth, might seem more at home in the English department, but it also holds a special meaning for many sci- ence students. Beginning with Intro- ata, dissections, and distillations Science students perform experiments and learn new things in the lab ductory Physical Science (IPS), then advancing to biology, chemistry and physics, science students arc involved in experiments in the lab. In IPS. students learn basic lab procedures and perform many experi- ments. All the experiments arc done in the classroom, but many of the practices used in the lab activities carry over to the higher science classes. Chemistry, biology, and physics students put this basic lab knowledge to use as well as learning more about the lab. They do experiments that range from dissecting frogs to study- ing points of gravity. Labs are an important aspect of the science classes. These activities pro- vide “hands-on experience for the students. Students learn by working with the material and being able to question what's happening as they go along. Mrs. Jody Cunningham, one of the biology teachers, stresses the impor- tance of dissections in the lab. “It gives students a chance to compare what their body systems look like with that of other animals,” she stated. This point, as well as many others, is made to the students in all their lab activities. IN THE FIRST step to a back yard barbecue Libby Doty and Emma McCullough convert wood splints into charcoal. 82 Labs MIKE BROWN PUTS BODY PUTTY on the fender of a half-ton dump truck in auto mechanics class. CHARLIE STEWART LEARNS to operate a backhoe in the Chemical Operators course at the PRT Center. Vocational interests are pursued at the Pleasants-Ritchie-Tyler Voca- tional Technical Center. Students in their junior and senior years or Spe- cial Education students can spend half of their school day there, learn- ing material that they may later use in their career. PRT offers classes in Business L earning from experiencing Students in three counties learn vocational skills at the PRT Center Education, where accounting and word processing are taught. Distribu- tive Education, where retail sales and marketing are taught, and Power Me- chanics where students learn about automated machines. These are just three of the courses offered at the PRT. 84 PRT PRT 85 IN COMMERCIAL FOODS. Karen Bowie and Jessie Sigler cut strawberries to make strawberry shortcake. MRS. BETTY PRIGGA LOOKS on as Con- nie Hamilton practices tube-feeding on a man- nequin. HELPING HERSELF TO SOME of the cui- sine at the Special Education Honorary Indue- BOBBI JO PAYNE WORKS, trying to finish tion is Miss Pam Hamilton, Special Education an American Studies assignment before class teacher. ends. WORKING ON SOME DIFFICULT WITH SPRING VACATION APPROACH- MATH PROBLEMS are Ken Malone. Angie ING. Charles Stull and Billy Ward color and Farson and Mrs. Cynthia Alkire. decorate Easter eggs. 86 Special Education Ingredients: Students, teachers, rooms and equipment. Step I: SPECIAL EDUCATION Miss Pam Hamilton and her stu- dents work in a room equipped with stove, refrigerators, sewing machines and textbooks. Besides studying all academic areas, the students cooked a and English. “My students learn dif- ferently than regular classroom stu- dents by breaking down the subject into smaller steps,” commented Mrs. Alkire. “It’s beneficial for these stu- dents to be in learning disabilities program. In this class they are taught through their strengths to bypass Sf j A mix that’s more than special Blend the following components of Special Education to come up with a recipe beneficial to special students Thanksgiving Dinner, colored Easter eggs and had a picnic on June 2. On May 13, 16 students were inducted into Special Education Honorary. Students eligible for the honorary were from both Miss Hamilton’s and Mrs. Alkire’sclasses. Rick Collins re- ceived the Special Education senior award, an award going to the most deserving senior. Step II: Add Mrs. Cynthia Alkire and her 14 students who study math their weaknesses,” concluded Mrs. Alkire. Step III: For extra added zest put in Mrs. Celia Gerlach and her Quest students. In the Quest program, ad- vanced students explore the world be- yond the classroom. These students attended a foreign exchange student seminar and a computer workshop given by Apple and Radio Shack. Mix all three steps and call the fin- ished product SPECIAL education. PREPARING TO READ A STORY on Olympic Champions, Billy Robinson receives instructions from Mrs. Cynthia Alkire. WHILE MISS PAM HAMILTON WAS AWAY due to an illness. Earl Hefner and Bill Boley make her get well cards. Special Education 87 The average high school football fan sits in the stands, unaware of the fate that awaits him. Suddenly, he hears a powerful roar coming from the field. It becomes louder and al- though he is almost afraid to turn and see what is coming, his curiosity over- comes him. He turns around and sees the Marching Devils performing their half-time show. Breathing a sigh of relief he leans back and watches the The notes fall with the leaves The band gave us an autumn full of music and marching shows. show. Besides performing at football games, the band marched in five pa- rades and attended four contests. The year started during the summer with their first parade in June. This was followed by “platoon week”, when new members were taught the funda- mentals of marching. In August, the band went to Cedar Lakes for a week of band camp. There they learned a pre-game show and a half-time show. The half-time show was also used when the band compet- ed in marching contests. Soon after returning from Cedar Lakes, the band presented their new shows for the Band Patron’s Annual Ice Cream Social. September 19 they travelled to Sistersville to perform in the Oil and Gas Festival Parade and Field Competition where they were the Honor Band, having won Grand Champions the previous year. Later that same month the band competed in the Cavalcade of Bands at Wheeling Park where they cap- tured second place. In October they marched for the St. Marys crowd in the Homecoming Parade. Then it was off to Athens, Ohio where the band won second place, and the flag corps won “best overall flags.” Late in Oc- tober they went to the Parkersburg Tournament of Champions where they also won second place. The band marched again through St. Marys in the Halloween Parade. They marched in their last parade of the season, the Christmas Parade, in November. “We feel that the marching season was overall, a big success. The atti- tude of the students, and their dedica- tion to the job of developing a top- notch marching band was exemplified by their outstanding con- test record, remarked band direc- tors, Mr. Bill Ducrand Mr. Dan All- man, about the whole season. 88 Band - GREG CORNELL PLAYS his trumpet as he ENTERTAINING THE FOOTBALL marches in the Sistersville Oil and Gas Festival CROWDS at half-time is the Blue Devil Parade. Marching Band. THE BLUE DEVIL Marching Band, led by Field Commander Libby Doty, marches in the Sistersville Parade. GREG HAUGHT. BRIAN SPEIDEL. and Mary Alice Maher concentrate on their bass drum parts in the Oil and Gas Festival Parade. Band 89 Concert season brought about a change of style for band students. Go- ing from a marching concept to a con- cert concept took work and persever- ance. The students started concert sea- son by playing music for auditions. They were then placed in either the wind ensemble or concert band. The two bands started preparing music for the contest in Clarksburg May 7 great musical learning experience. You also meet people who remain friends for years to come,” stated Lib- by. In April the band began the final push to make the year a success. More concentration was given to the music than ever before. On May 13 they played at the Special Olympics at Colin Anderson Center. In late May the familiar strains of Pomp and Change of style provides band students a challenge With concert season comes practice for performances, contests where they received a superior rating, and for the spring concert April 26. In early January, eight students auditioned for All-State band. Two students, Libby Doty and Wendy Ruckle, were selected for All-State. It was really enriching to play with a group in which each member was of such high caliber. The work put into auditioning was worth it,” comment- ed Wendy. “The All-Stale Band is a Circumstance were heard at the bac- calaureate and graduation ceremo- nies. During the course of the year, the Jazz Lab also prepared and played for six concerts. They presented an assembly for the school, played at the honors banquet and provided inter- mission music for the Junior Class Play. The Jazz Lab also gave a con- cert in Marietta May 20. SHOWING SOMEOFTHEIR CLARINET TALENTS are Cindy Pinkerton. Becky Mor- ton and Scarlett Danielson. PLAYING KALINIKOV'S FIRST SYM- PHONY are Wind Ensemble members. PLAYING SOME SWING MUSIC arc Eric Snyder. Allison James and Wade Taylor. CONCENTRATING ON THEIR MUSIC, the wind ensemble prepares for the Clarksburg festival. CONCERT BAND FOUND OUT PRAC- TICE makes perfect after they returned from Clarksburg with a superior rating. Concert Band 91 WHILE VISITING THE HERFF JONES DARREN THOMPSON GETS A VIEWofa Yearbook Plant in Gettysburg, PA, Greg different valley as he overlooks a farm in East- Haught and Randa Hall get new ideas by look- crn Panhandle. ing at yearbooks in the plant archives. Most people have to wait until summer vacation rolls around to take a trip, but some students this year didn't have to wait that long. Many students were involved in organiza- tions in and out of school that took a trip somewhere. W ho wants to wait till July? Some students took their vacation earlier than their normal summer one This year for the first time year- book students got a chance to travel to Gettysburg, PA and visit the Herff Jones Yearbook Plant. Here they got to see, firsthand, the way a yearbook is put together. They also went on a tour around the battlefields and saw where their country's history was made. Eight students and the foreign lan- guage advisor, Mrs. Janet Rea, vis- ited Mexico for a week. While there they toured Mexico City and visited the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultapec Park. Next they went to Taxco which is the oldest silver min- ing town in the western hemisphere. Then they went to the tropical vaca- tion spot of Cuernavaca. After that, they topped their trip off with a visit to Acapulco. There they took a his- torical tour of the city, watched cliff- divers and participated in para-sail- ing. These trips, along with others tak- en by students, provided a chance to learn more about other people and other places. 92 Trips DISPLAYING HER EXPERTISE AT RID- ING a drinking burro outside of Tcotihuacan is Glenda Malone. SITTING IN FRONT OF THE ETERNAL Light Peace Memorial in Gettysburg, PA arc Wade Taylor. Teresa Snively, Greg Haught. Randa Hall. Sara Webb, Vicki Lamp. Andy Clovis, Russell Clovis, and Glenda Malone. Trips 93 TO UUIUU US- IK UK IVY iKD rLLLOV� M-tll' LES KELLEY replaces a diaphragm while participating in Career Day. LEARNING MORE about an occupation, George Locke examines a diagram of a coal conveyor. MR. ADRIAN BRANNON watches Jerry Malone operate a band saw as he gains exper- ience in a possible career. 94 Career Exploration AS A PARTICIPANT in career exploration, senior Raymond Fritts. with the aid of Reg Lis, Results F.ngincer, examines an oscilloscope, which measures sound waves. Wo Some people are born to work. Oth- ers have work thrust upon them. This sentiment was proven to the senior class as they were thrown out into the working world. The career exploration program was started in 1974. The students filled out a questionnaire listing their orking out of Seniors become members of the working class as they are thrown out into the world of work priorities of careers from greatest to least. The Industrial Education Com- mittee then met and contacted the bu- sinesses that were involved in the pro- gram. Mrs. Betsy Putnam, guidance counselor, met with this committee and helped make contacts to place students in a particular vocation. Mrs. Marjorie Carnes worked with the seniors handing out information then getting that information to the companies involved. Before going to the businesses, stu- dents wrote a resume to send to their “employer. These were sent to the businesses along with an evaluation sheet that the employer filled out and sent back to the guidance counselors. Speaking on the Career Explora- tion Program. Mrs. Putnam com- mented. “It is a climax of four years of career education atSMHS. It gives a senior a chance to find out what they want to do. as well as giving them a chance to find out what they don't want to do. Career Exploration 95 SINGING LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE, Michelle Hall pauses dur- ing her solo. c Music can set the mood for many events. The melody and harmony can make you happy or sad. The choir proved this by setting the mood for a joyous Christmas season, and by causing mixed emotions at the Bacca- laureate Sermon. In September, the choir started their year by finding out if they would sing soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Then they started preparing for the annual Singing Christmas Tree. The Christmas performance was given hoir sets mood for activities With songs in their hearts and minds the choir sings, practices, performs. December 10. After Christmas came preparation for the contest at West Liberty Col- lege on April 30. At West Liberty the choir received a superior rating. Also with the advent of spring thoughts turned toward performing the spring concert on May 10. The choir was also featured in a Jazz Lab concert on April 8 and they sang for the Baccalaureate Sermon May 22. 96 Choir ACCOM PAN I EST LARA FITZPATRICK AND MARIE HATFIELD play for the spring concert. JESSIE SIGLER. SHARON LAMP, J R. SI- MONTON and Mr. Dan Allman rest after cutting pine. PREPARING THE CHRISTMAS PRO- SINGING AND DANCING DURING A GRAM, the choir practices during school. REHEARSAL are choir members. Choir 97 This year became a year of firsts for the physical education depart- ment. Starting with the class of 1985, students did not only learn to be fit by exercise but also by studying the book in the newly required health class. For the first time students in phys- ical education no longer took a week many other sports. Mrs. Ann Maston commented, “The purpose of physical education is physical well being as well as mental well being. It is a form of recreation and promotes social growth.” During my year in Phys. Ed. we learned and experienced group effort ophomores add health class to study first aid, nu- trition Books, exercise combine to provide students basis in health through Physical Education and Health classes 98 Physical Education Hcalth out to study health book style as in previous years. Sophomores devoted an entire year to studying such things as CPR, basic first aid, drugs and al- cohol, and nutrition. Students in physical education ran laps, played volleyball, football and toward a common goal,” stated senior Carla Moore. Talking about health, sophomore Diana Campbell re- marked, At first I thought health would be a waste of time, but after having the class 1 found it was a use- ful subject.” WITH ALL EYES ON THE BALL, second period Phys. Ed. students play volleyball. SWOOPING UP TO CATCH the football, David Fctty plays in physical education. DEMONSTRATING HER RACQUET- BALL TALENTS, Marie Hatfield gets a swing out of gym. HEALTH CLASS MEANS MORE than studying a book to students Brenda Francis and Phyllis Perry as they practice CPR. Physical Education Health 99 Pigs, diapering a baby, and gour- met cooking. These things do have something in common! They are sub- jects in classes such as Vo-Ag and Home Ec. These departments offered alternative training for a student's fu- ture. Vo-Ag stands for vocational agri- culture. Training a student for a fu- ture in farming was it's main objec- tive. Vo-Ag students remained busy throughout the year. They built smo- kehouses and concrete feeders. They grew sweet corn at the PRT and a dance with the FHA. Home Economics, STEPS (Surviv- ing Today's Experiences and Prob- lems Successfully), Adult Roles, Gourmet Cooking and Independent Living were four classes taught by Miss Betty Jordan. The classes pre- pared students for adult life. In STEPS students studied units on clothing, foods and nutrition and leadership. Surviving in today’s world was stressed. In adult roles three things were emphasized: responsibil- ity, values and decision making. They P igs, babies and gourmet food offered in alternate classes FFA and FHA both prepare students for their future lives bought a tractor. They participated in the ham and egg show at Middle- bourne. On some of their trips they went to 10 judging contest at Mor- gantown including dairy judging and dairy products judging. While there they attended a chicken barbecue and the WVU-Richmond football game. In the county area they were re- sponsible for a greased pig contest at the 4-H County Round-Up. They had an FHA banquet, a freshman initi- ation, a donkey basketball game and related to all areas of adulthood. Gourmet cooking was a foods class that explored all types and facets of food. Independent Living taught skills needed to be successful on your own. The FHA made several trips to Ce- dar Lakes to attend a regional meet- ing, Lakeside Conference, state mcet- ing and leadership camp. On Saturday, June 4, the club made a trip to Cedar Point. MR. ERWIN BERRY INVESTIGATES the FORMING THE PERFECT FAMILY progress of the FFA students as they smoke UNIT, J. R. Simonton and Kim Parsons learn hams in the on-campus smokehouse. the proper procedure for diapering a baby. JUNIOR HOME EC STUDENT SERENA EDDY hurries to unload the classroom dish- washer. WHILE MOST HIGH SCHOOL STU- DENTS only read Animal Farm, senior David Cross actually builds part of one. David planes a piece of wood on his project, a chicken coop. Vo-Ag Home Economics 101 What do taking pictures and sell- ing ads have in common? The answer is journalism students do them both. Students in journalism classes learned different aspects of the jour- nalistic field. Writing was one of the elements of these classes. Newspaper articles, captions for pictures and copy for merchants and patrons helped pay for the newspaper and yearbook. Thirteen students were responsible for publishing The ARGUS. Andy Clovis held the position of editor-in- chief. Nineteen students worked on the Purple and Gold. Randa Hall su- pervised the book as editor-in-chief. Both staffs began the year by at- Publications come hot off presses with pages of memories LOOKING AT YEARBOOKS al the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association in Fair- mont arc Col. Charles Savedgc. Glenda Ma- lone. Lisa Dunne, and Randa Hall. Journalism students write the school newspaper and yearbook to give the student body pages of memories yearbook pages all were done by the students. They also learned to write good news and feature headlines to go with their articles. The photographers took pictures that were needed for the publications. Not only did they take the pictures, but they also printed them. In the darkroom, they developed, enlarged or reduced the photographs. Staff photographers took pictures of school, extra-curricular and sports activities. Although many people don't real- ize it, selling ads was one of the most important duties for both staffs. The advertisements purchased by local tending the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association convention at Fair- mont State College September 19. There the students were introduced to the latest trends in scholastic journal- ism. After the ads were sold, the pages drawn, and the copy written, both staffs learned the pressure of dead- lines and the rewards of seeing their work published. Using all these techniques, 32 stu- dents published the newspaper and yearbook for the rest of the student body so that memories of the school year would be recorded forever. IN JOURNALISM CLASS. Andy Clovis and Vicki Lamp paste a story on the final page of the ARGUS while trying to meet a deadline. JAMES MALONE writes an account of a football game while Brian Kincaid works on a layout for the sports section of the yearbook. TERESA SNIVELY learns how the pages in a yearbook are bound together at the Herff Jones Yearbook Plant in Gettysburg. PA. PASTING UP THEIR PAGES for the AR- GUS are Leslie Elliot, Maria Hayes, Theresa Bailey. Diane Campbell, and Phyllis Powell. Journalism Yearbook 103 Different fuels make things run. Cars run on gas, semis run on diesel fuel, and hair dryers run on electric- ity. What makes Mrs. Shirley White and the art students run? The art stu- dents work is seen everywhere from decorating the halls to making the set for the choir concert. Maybe they run paintings, pen and ink drawings, wa- ter colors and collages. Basic Art is taught to beginning art students. In this class students work on projects such as lettering, perspec- tive drawings and still life. In Crafts and Ceramics students experiment with such things as cross-stitch, ma- crame, and tapestries. When working ] f ystery fuel keeps students and their talents on the go Art class enable students to freely express themselves on workahol. Mrs. White teaches three art classes. Advanced art is comprised of second, third and fourth year stu- dents. This class concentrates on indi- vidual student’s abilities. Each stu- dent is required a certain number of drawings each nine weeks. They do oil with clay they learn different tech- niques to make pots such as the coil, pinch and square methods. “1 think the biggest desire of art is to enable students to express them- selves. Art is deliberate whether we understand it or not,” commented Mrs. White. WORKING ON A LETTERING PROJECT ARE Charlotte Sigler. Lynn Garner, Neely and Bill Evans. WITH A LOOK OF SATISFACTION Curtis Payne admires his work of art. KELLY COX AND RICK MILLER USE their free time in art to sign yearbooks. FRESHMAN SHELLY HORNISH WORKS on her God's eye during art class. WORKING ON THEIR OWN CRE- ATIONS are Lisa Martino and Doug Robert- son. Art 105 The squeamish-looking, nerve- wracked freshmen paces up and down the hallways waiting impatiently for the vote. The Key Club is voting on new members and he stands to be re- jected. His hands are sweaty and his body is shaking. One of the over- whelming Key Club members steps CJlub inductions take new turn Formation of new club and inductions of members highlight the school year out the door and glares at the boy. The boy’s eyes widen, and his lip quiv- ers, as the decision is told . .. Being a member of a club is very important for some people. This im- portance is felt by the majority of stu- dents. There are nine clubs that stu- dents can join and take an active part in. Every club has a faculty member for a sponsor. Mrs. Barbara Reckard, the Tri-Hi-Y Hi-Y sponsor, com- menting on the induction of boys into Tri-Hi-Y for the first time, said, “As the early eighties brought us closer to full women's liberation, Tri-Hi-Y embarked on a men’s liberation movement by initiating our first group of young men into Tri-Hi-Y making us the possible first Tri-Hi- Y Hi-Y club in the world!” Whether this statement is true or not has yet to be proven, but it was a definite first for the school. Another first for the school was the formation of a Math Club. Some oth- er clubs were the Pep Club, Survivor’s Club, and Foreign Language Club. These clubs, along with all the others, gave students a chance to participate in civic, social, and recreational ac- tivities. KEY CLUB MEMBERS LISTEN AS LIB- BECKY MORTON AND FAWN LUCAS BY DOTY explains the agenda for their GET a taste of Mexico as they make tacos in monthly meeting. Foreign Language Club. 106 Clubs Clubs 107 The Nobel Prize, the Academy Awards, and the Grammies are all prestigious awards given to outstand- ing people who have excelled in their career. Students similarly receive awards for excelling in some aspect of their high school career. Three seniors, Jamy Frye, Cathy Cyanamid Science Award and the Baush and Lomb Science Award. She was presented these for her high grade point average and outstanding progress in the field of science throughout her high school years. The Lion’s Club John Phillip Sousa Award was given to senior band t may not be the Grammies but it’s good enough for us Students received honor and recognition for their accomplishments on Awards Day, the last assembly of the school year Pollock, and Jill Stewart, were named class Valedictorians and thus each re- ceived the William R. Flesher Award. Denise Davis was presented with the Robert C. Byrd Award for being the Salutatorian. Jill Stewart, in addition to being a Valedictorian, received both the member Eric Snyder. John Carpenter received the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Rick Collins received the Special Education Senior Outstand- ing Achievement Award, and Brian Malone was presented with an award for being an Outstanding Special Education student. DAR GOOD CITIZEN JOHN CARPEN- TER receives his award from Mrs. Millie Wat- son, representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution. MR. GARY ROUSH PRESENTS BRIAN MALONE with an award for being an out- standing Special Education student. RECIPIENTS OF THE I DARE YOU awards, given to one junior boy and girl, are Jim Gessner and Kelly Kemp. 108 Awards STEVE TAYLOR IS PRESENTED THE FFA Scholarship Award for being the FFA SENIORS WAIT FOR THE REST OF their member with the highest grade point average classmates to arrive as the Awards Assembly by Mr. Erwin Berry. begins. VALEDICTORIANS JAMY FRYE, CATHY POLLOCK, and Jill Stewart share a laugh after receiving the William R Fleshcr Award. Awards 109 A View of Athletics Abundance of athletic activity brings entertainment to valley From the first football thrown at practice to the final catch of the baseball season, the school's sports department viewed the val- ley while the valley was viewing it. Varsity football on Friday night served as a staple in the community calendar. The junior varsity and freshmen football teams, along with the cross country squad, also enjoyed moral, as well as. financial support from the community. In their one game held before the student body, the girls' basketball team triumphed over their rival Paden City. The varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen boys' basket- ball teams did not fair much better than the girls’ team, but still interest was large. The wrestling team, which garnered a fifth place victory in state wide competi- tion, and the varsity basketball team held matches in front of the student body during school hours. Golf, boys’ track, girls' track, and baseball all began their seasons in early spring. Strong turn out to all athletic events, ad- vertising in sports programs, and weekly game write-ups in the county papers gave the community a view of the sports at the high school. This, in turn, helped to enforce the sports department's views of gratitude and satisfaction to St. Marys. ‘ David Cross exemplified hard work and de- termination. stated Bill Bri7endine. wrestling coach. David Cross, senior, struggles to pin his opponent at an away meet. THESE SIGNS SHOWED THAT the stu- dent body was behind us 100 per cent. It boost- ed my morale and put me in the mood of a winner. commented junior quarterback Roddy Mote. Pep Club members placed signs on the locker room and fence of the football to show support for the team. 110 Sports Divider Sports Divider 111 JUNIOR KEN TAYLOR strives to finish high in the John Marshall meet. SENIORS DAVE CROSS and Mike Maher compete head to head to try and place at Magnolia. ALL AMERICAN STEVE TAYLOR paces himself onto victory at the Mor- gantown meet. 112 Crosscountry Rain, snow, mud or sunshine. Nothing stopped the Cross Country team from making their appointed run. They ran in the heat of Au- gust when the season had start- ed. Then the rains came which brought the mud. When the season was winding down, cold weather set in and they saw snow. However none of these ele- mented Coach Jerry Rea. There was one runner who met these challenges of the weather and endured them well. Steve Taylor, the returning state champion, participated in cross country for four years. In regular season, Steve ran every meet and set a new course record each time. In post-sea- son, he was just as outstanding. At the regionals he set a new MEMBERS OF THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ride through the middle of town during the Homecoming Parade. Cross Country John Marshall 3rd Marietta 2nd Morgantown 7th Oak Hill 8th George Washington 3rd Rio Grande 3rd Magnolia 2nd Regional 4th an All-American, a runner has to participate in all National events. There were nine other male participants who ran besides Steve. Jimmy Taylor, Wayne Nichols, Kenny Taylor, Jack Hashman, John Shultz, Dave Cross, Mike Maher, Floyd Cor- nell, and Jerry Hashman were other cross country runners. The team also consisted of Mother Nature doesn’t matter ments of the weather seemed to bother the runners. They al- ways ran when they were sup- posed to, no matter what Moth- er Nature threw at them. “It takes an unusual person to run cross country. You have to like to run and work hard. You have to be disciplined to have a good practice. Usually their personalities are different. They are usually quiet,” corn- course record and won the event. Then he went to the state meet and won. At the state competition, Steve did not set a record, but he already held the record from the previous meet. This year Steve was named an All-American, as he ran in the Kenney Invitation in New York City November 26 where he came in fourth out of a field of 360 competitors. To become Phyllis Powell, Veronica Walk- er, Mary Kelley and Susan Taylor. “As a whole the team com- peted as well as could be expect- ed for the personnel that we had and as good as the Triple A teams have gotten in the past few years, concluded Coach Rea. Crosscountry 113 114 Perhaps blood, sweat, and tears would best describe the varsity football season. Each player had worked hard in the off-season program since the disheartening season in '81. Summer ended one month early for head coach Gail Mote, his assistants, and the team as anticipation to make contact set in as players as well as coaches grew tired of the every day grind of conditioning. Everything that was needed for the Devils to be winners was evident. There was, what is per- haps most important, team uni- ty, as well as a lot of desire, and Summer ends early first level training began. For the first week the team was in shorts doing mostly condition- ing work. After working out the soreness of the first week, they were given their first bits of ar- mor, helmets and shoulder pads. By the end of week two an tight competition for starting positions which makes the team better as a whole. When week four came around, butterflies developed in most stomachs while all thoughts were focused on the opening game against the Harrisville Gators. SERENA EDDY and Laverne Cox chccr enthusiastically for the Devil gridders at the Magnolia game. MIKE SMITH (70), B.J. Brammer (73), and Duane Taylor (74) gang tack- le a Doddridge County back as Brent Bills (71) rushes to the scene. “THAT’S ONE” SIGNALS senior fullback Tom Elder (33) while he re- joices with junior Brad Berry (85). The Devils went on to defeat Ravenswood for their fourth consecutive win. BRIAN KINCAID (9) struggles for Blue Devil yardage while Tom Sams (62), Mike Smith (70). and Clyde Mas- ton (55) attempt to block Paden City Wildcats defenders. Varsity Football 115 JUNIOR LINEBACKER MIKE RODDY MOTE (10) breaks through HEARN (15) tackles a running back in the line as Brian Barnhart (67) prepares game seven against Wahama. to make a crucial block. Varsity Football 7 wins 3 losses SM 29-0 Harrisville SM 14-6 Wirt SM 35-14 Frontier SM 43-21 Ravenswood SM 7-6 Williamstown SM 21-0 Paden City SM 13-26 Wahama SM 35-12 Doddridge SM 7-28 Spencer SM 15-48 Magnolia VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS INCLUDE (front) managers Jason Butcher, Matthew Auxicr, Jody Mote, Leslie Mote, Andy Auxicr, (second) Brian Clark, John Copeland, Brian Barnhart, Mike Smith. Wendell Barnes, John Decker, Clyde Maston, Tom Sams, (third) James Bills. Arron Lamp, Steve Bailey, Brian Kincaid, John Mike Nichols, Tom Elder. James Malone. B.J. Brammer, John Carpenter, (fourth) Vince Taylor, Chris Mathews, Gary Flanagan, Steve Canterbury, Tim Butcher. Greg Janes, Mike Bincgar, Roddy Mote, John McKnight, (fifth) Rick McCullough. Chuck Coker, Todd Lewis. Brent Bills, Ed Weber, Joey Yeager, Larry Collins. Coach Bill Auxier, (back) Mike Efaw, Brad Berry, Phil West, Mike Hearn. Duane Taylor, Bryan Jones, Coach Denny Vcnderlic, and Coach Gail Mote. 116 Varsity Football As August flew by and Sep- tember approached, the players knew that the time was at hand to prove what they were made of. The Devil team walked onto the field with the invading Ga- tors and handed them a decisive 28-0 loss. The Devils went on to win their first six games and a place Paden City in 13 years. Homecoming night, the Dev- ils hosted the Wahama White Falcons, a single A state-ranked team that proved to be too much for the Devils. The team came back one weekend later to de- feat the Doddridge County Bulldogs. However, their loss was perhaps as great as their tie different in the eyes of the Devils as they not only went without their starting quarter- back, but also without their de- fensive coordinating coach Bill Auxier who had been hospital- ized. The Devils suffered a most disappointing loss as the Yellow Jackets devasted them 28-7 and also ruined any chances for a Season of rankings, disappointments in the newspaper rankings. “Don't get satisfied” was the phrase Coach Gai Mote in- stilled in his players during the winning streak. This was the first time the Devils had beaten ALL-STATE TIGHT END Brad Ber- ry (85) dives for a pass in a game against Wirt County. win when they lost All-State quarterback Roddy Mote who was out the rest of the year with a broken wrist. With a 7-1 record, St. Marys traveled to Spencer knowing that to gain a play-off berth, they must win their remaining two games. This week was a lit- play-off berth. With their final game on No- vember 5 the Devils hoped to regain some of the pride which had been stripped from them by defeating Magnolia. However, the Devils were overwhelmed by a 33 point margin, 48-15. Varsity Football 117 Trying to kill each other? Perhaps not, but it sure looked that way, when the junior var- isty and freshman football teams scrimmaged against one another. All season long these teams went head to head to prepare helped both teams. Freshman center Steve Barn- hart commented, “Scrimmag- ing against the JV’s gave us a lot of experience which helped to improve our skills and confi- dence and was an important factor in our successful season.” coached by Howard Wiblin and Denny Venderlic pulled off their most decisive win against Tyler County shutting out the Red Raiders 54-0. The freshman squad coached by Dave Wilson and Bill Bri- zendine made their most im- Scrimmages provide experience themselves for regular season battles. Improving old plays and testing new plays was the main purpose of these scrim- mages. With a JV record of 4-1 and a freshman record of 7-1, it was obvious these scrimmages Junior quarterback Vince Tay- lor remarked, “The season was a lot of fun and the scrimmag- ing helped us as we had a chance to run our offense and our own defense.” The junior varsity team pressive performance against a tough Warren team winning 12-8 after an earlier season loss to the same team by a 20 point margin. 118 Freshman JV Football AWAITING THE CALL TO ENTER THE GAME, members of the freshman football team stand along the sideline. LEADING THE BLUE DEVIL FRESHMAN to a 7-1 record. Eric Wright (11) strides toward the line to call the signal for another play. Freshman Football 7 wins 1 loss SM 26-6 Wirt SM 8-28 Warren SM 26-6 Magnolia SM 33-8 Ravenswood SM 30-14 Williamstown SM 35-12 Spencer SM 26-6 Williamstown SM 20-12 Warren JV Football 4 wins 1 loss SM 28-6 Paden City SM 54-0 Tyler Sm 6-16 Williamstown SM 20-18 Harrisville SM 28-8 Wirt brough. Jim Smith. Brent Clark. Dar- ren Harman, Steve Barnhart. Joe Blauscr, (back) Mike Cox, John Po- lasko, Shawn Marshall, Jeff Nichols, David Rouse, Eric Wright. Bernie Bar- ley and Max White. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAY- ERS INCLUDE (front) Tom Moore. Jeff Hughart, Jeff Renner, Scott Evans, Steve Carpenter, Jerry Bowie, Tom Ryan. Steve Alkire, (second) Chris Wcekley, Brian Connon, Jason New- Freshman JV Football 119 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SAY hello to the oppositions cheerleaders at one of the varsity basketball games. ROOTING THE BLUE DEVILS on during the football and basketball sea- sons arc varsity cheerleaders Serena Eddy. Mindy Lucas. Denise Davis, cap- tain. Tammie Davis, mascot, Laverne Cox, and Missy McCartney. BLUE DEVIL JV CHEERLEADERS INCLUDE Tammy Flanagan, Liz Ro- den. Kay Mercer, Mary Alice Maher, Angie Bierce, and Rita Bills. 120 Cheerleaders Just as a rock concert brings a sidelining act to highlight the main attraction, the sports events had their own brand of sideliners — the varsity and ju- nior varsity cheerleaders. From alongside the bleach- ers, the 13 girls that made up meant they had to plan every- thing to a strict time schedule and think of ways to entertain and enthuse the students. Tryouts for the squad were held toward the end of school last year. A week long clinic, lasting two hours each night. and community members. Mrs. Janet Rea and Miss Betty Jor- dan, cheerleading advisors, did not participate in the judging. Girls making the squad at- tended a week long camp at Wesleyan College during the summer. Practices were also Squads sideline sports events the squads entertained the crowds with chants, cheers and dances. They were responsible for halftime shows, thuses, and obviously, cheering during the games. Most of the cheerleaders’ re- sponsibilities, however, were not visable to the crowds. Not only did they perform in front of the crowds, but they had to plan down to the last detail these performances. The girls invent- ed chants, routines and were re- lied upon to organize all thuses throughout the year. This taught the approximately 30 girls who tried out about spirit raising, crowd control, leader- ship and chants. Jumps, gym- nastics, and safety were also discussed. The actual tryouts were based on a point system of attentance throughout the week, and a test of sports rules, the Alma Mater and fight song. A teacher evaluation from in- structors familiar with the indi- vidual girls was also used in judging. The girls routines were scored by cheerleader advisors from other schools, teachers held during the summer usually three times a week. The girls practiced four days a week dur- ing football season and three times a week during basketball season. HOLDING THE SPIRIT DOLL and leading the cheer at one of the football thuses is junior cheerleader Shiela Ma- lone. MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY and J V squads perform a mount during spir- it week in the gymnasium. Cheerleaders 121 Girls basketball closed their season with a disappointing 1- 19 record. Head coach Bruce Martin didn’t consider the sea- son a total loss though. “The girls learned many important Metz and Jill Riggs. One soph- omore, Diana Campbell, aided the squad. The only seniors con- tributing were Sharon Fox and Jamy Frye. Jamy, three year tri-captain, was selected for sec- gles from Magnolia in the sec- tional tournaments. The Devils received the game ball for plac- ing second. The team auto- graphed the ball and presented it to Jamy. Girls prove victories aren’t everything things like pulling together like a family, what it takes to be a winner and that you learn from mistakes,” stated Mr. Martin. The team consisted mostly of juniors Camie Boley, Sherri Hoff, Becky Ingram, Peggy ond team LKC and Honorable Mention all-state. Mr. Martin continued, “Jamy had a special place in my heart. She had the most desire to play.” The girls closed their season with up-river rivals the Blue Ea- Working behind the scenes keeping the book was Steve Baffic, Kevin Buzzard, Leslie Elliott and April Newbrough. Keeping the clock was Gary Flanagan and Taffy Smith. 122 Varsity Girls'Basketball THE DEVILETTES AWAIT THE SOPHOMORE DIANA CAMPBELL CALL as Jamy Frye(l I) and one of the (22) and senior Sharon Fox (14) pre- Wildcats end up on the floor. pare to rebound a missed shot. Girls’ Basketball 1 win 19 losses SM 49-67 Pennsboro SM 30-51 Williamstown SM 45-41 Paden City SM 44-77 P. Catholic SM 42-64 Magnolia SM 35-78 Ravenswood SM 33-60 Williamstown SM 23-41 Doddridge SM 28-69 Tyler SM 40-47 Pennsboro SM 32-34 Harrisville SM 47-64 Magnolia SM 37-52 Ravenswood SM 25-71 P. Catholic SM 27-69 Tyler SM 54-67 Doddridge SM 61-66 Wirt SM 27-31 Paden City SM 37-47 Harrisville SM 43-78 Magnolia GIRLS' BASKETBALL MEMBERS Bruce Martin, Cammie Boley, Sharon include (front) Jamy Frye, Diana Fox, Sherri Hoff, and Becky Ingram. Campbell, Jill Riggs, (back) Coach Varsity Girls’ Basketball 123 Closing with a 20-16 victory over Harrisville, the junior var- sity basketball team ended their season 5-13. Miss Kim Roten coached the squad. Their first taste of success October 26. The only double victories came against the Har- risville Gators on October 14 and November 17. The team was led by fresh- men Lori Buzzard and Robin were Brenda Boley, Missy Brammer, Gail Decker, Becky Taylor and Dianna Templeton. Other freshmen participating were Gracey Morningstar, Becky Parsons and Missy 13 proves unlucky for JV girls came against last year’s single A champ’s JV, the Tyler Red Raiders. The Devilettes also de- feated state AA champ's JV, the Ravenswood Red Devils, and the Point Pleasant squad on Jewell. Lori was the only JV player to play in the sectional tournament, while Robin closed the season with a respectable 201 points. Sophomores on the team SOPHOMORE GAIL DECKER (II) awaits her chance to regain control of the ball during a jump ball. Smith. Coach Roten commented that her first year coaching was a good experience and she en- joyed working with the girls and Coach Bruce Martin. 124 JV Girls' Basketball JV Girls’ Basketball 5 wins 13 losses SM 22-30 Pcnnsboro SM 16-29 Wirt SM 14-34 Magnolia SM 25-35 Ravenswood SM 28-58 P-burg South SM 14-48 Doddridge SM 26-24 Tyler SM 18-25 Pennsboro SM 17-13 Harrisville SM 14-43 Magnolia SM 21-9 Ravenswood SM 18-16 Pt. Pleasant SM 11-28 Tyler SM 22-35 Doddridge SM 14-47 P-burg South SM 32-34 Wirt SM 30-41 Pt. Pleasant SM 20-16 Harrisville THE DEVILETTES STOP the drive of their opponents by knocking the ball away. JV GIRLS BASKETBALL MEM- BERS include (front) Brenda Boley, Graccy Momingstar, Missy Brammcr, (back) Gail Decker, Lori Buzzard, Missy Smith. Robin Jewell, and Coach Bruce Martin. JV Girls’ Basketball 125 Blue Devil wrestlers capped off a successful season by fin- ishing fifth in the state tourna- ment held February 24-26 at the Wheeling Civic Center. For the second year in a row, sophomore Lester Hughurt was champion in his weight class, 105 pound. Last year Lester their fifth place finish. Mike Everett won three matches at the state tournament, but couldn't go on due to illness. On February 5 the grapplers participated in the LKC tour- ney and finished fourth. New Martinsville was the scene for the regionals February 18-19. first place finishes at Harris- ville and Spencer, second at Calhoun and St. Marys, fourth at Jackson County, fifth at Huntington, and had split matches with Magnolia. Coach Bill Brizendine summed up the season by say- ing, “It’s been a very successful Grapplers pin successful season was champion in the 98 pound class. Freshman Jeff Hughart had the second best showing at the tourney with a third place in the 112 pound class. Teddy Taylor finished fifth and Phil West sixth to help the wrestlers to St. Marys had eight people place to power the Devils to a third place victory. The squad was led by six starting seniors, along with three juniors, one sophomore and two freshmen. The team had several good showings with year. It’s been one of the best groups of guys to work with. They all get along well. It's a closely related bunch. I think they've enjoyed it and 1 have too.” A REFEREE SIGNALS the points VICTORY WAS THE SIGNAL after earned as Mike Everett goes for the pin Jeff Hughart pinned his opponent at the at the Regionals. Huntington Invitational. 126 Wrestling LESTER HUGHART tries to pin his opponent Bob West from Williamstown during an away match. PHIL WEST PREPARES to start after a break in the action at a home match against Magnolia. Wrestling First Spencer Inv. First Magnolia First Gator Inv. Fifth Huntington Inv Second Magnolia Second Calhoun Inv. Second SMHS Holiday Fourth LKC Tourn. Inv. Third Regional Fourth Jackson Co. Inv. Fifth State Tourn. MEMBERS OF THE WRESTLING TEAM include (front) Steve Carpen- ter, Lester Hughart, Jeff Hughart, Tony Hansen, Jeff Templeton. Phil West, Tom Jewell, Dave Cross, (back) Coach Bill Brizendine, Steve Alkirc, John Shearon, Dave Trader. Mike Smith. B.J. Brammer, and Danny Kim- ball. Wrestling 127 Although the Blue Devil bas- ketball team only won two games, Coach Don Dziagwa said his players “gained a vast amount of experience and knowledge that should help them in the years to come.” Devil victory came in a return engagement against Wirt at home January 7. The bulk of this year’s team came from the sophomore class. Six players made up what Coach Dziagwa called the “Su- “We were never able to put together four good quarters in a single game,” said Coach Dziagwa. “We were just out matched experience wise, size wise, and talent wise. It was a disappointing year as far as Sophomores build base for ’84 - The varsity team opened their season with a 74-65 victo- ry over Wirt County on Dec. 17, but were unfortunate the next few games and went on a four game skid. The only other Blue per Six Sophomores. For the most part of the year, four of these sophomores were in the starting five, and the lack of ex- perience was a key role in the teams performance. wins and losses go.” The experience the team earned this year will build a foundation to build on next year as St. Marys will bring back all of their starters. SOPHOMORE RICK WILSON (34) attempts to make a pass to a fellow Blue Devil while Mark Volin (13), a Magno- lia defender, attempts to strip the ball. RIPPLING DOWN A REBOUND against Paden City defender Russ Had- ly (42) is sophomore John Mike Nichols (45). 128 Varsity Basketball SOPHOMORE HOOPSTER KEN PARSONS (13) drives the lane in an attempt to boost the Devil score by two points. JUNIOR TIM BUTCHER (33) PEN- ETRATES the Paden City defense and attempts to lead the Blue Devils onto victory. DISGUSTED WITH A CALL by the referee, varsity coach Don Dziagwa frowns along the sidelines. Varsity Basketball 129 Varsity Boys Basketball 2 wins 19 losses SM 74-65 Wirt SM 57-77 Sistersville SM 51-82 Paden City SM 46-70 Doddridge SM 42-99 John Marshall SM 40-61 Ravenswood SM 52-70 Magnolia SM 61-79 Harrisville SM 52-67 Sistersville SM 50-83 Magnolia SM 59-46 Wirt SM 36-69 Frontier SM 44-79 Pennsboro SM 44-51 Pennsboro SM 48-102 Ravenswood SM 36-70 Paden City SM 48-55 Magnolia SM 59-83 Harrisville SM 31-70 Williamstown SM 41-79 Williamstown SM 38-82 Frontier SM 32-68 Magnolia JV AND VARSITY BASKETBALL (back) Coach Don Dziagwa, Jim players arc (front) Ken Parsons, Dave Gcssncr. Ed Weber. J.H. Mahaney. Fetty, Bob Buck, Brian Speidcl. Paige John Mike Nichols, Tim Butcher, John Jordan, Rick Wilson, John McKnight Carpenter, and Coach John Harbour. SOPHOMORE JH MANAHEY (40) DEFENDS the inbound pass of an op- ponent during one of the many home basketball games. 130 Varsity Basketball JUNIOR TIM BUTCHER (33) LEAPS into the air and launches a pass to a fellow Blue Devil in an attempt to get an open shot at the basket. TRAPPED IN THE CORNER junior Ed Weber (43) looks for the open man against the Ravcnswood Red Devils. This year there was a differ- ent scene at the halftime of the home basketball games. People from the stands participated in a free throw contest. If they made the shot, they received the basketball. During the course of and the coaches organized an Elementary Instructional League to help fourth through sixth graders develop basket- ball fundamentals. The League divided approxi- mately 60 students into teams Players try coaching the season three people won the right to keep the ball. It was also the first season that a pro- gram was distributed at the home games. For the months of January and February varsity players COACH DON DZIAGWA GAZES onto the court and ponders which play to attempt. with the varsity players acting as coaches. “It was extremely successful. It seemed to gener- ate interest from the young kids and from the players wanting to coach the youngsters, conclud- ed Coach Don Dziagwa. Varsity Basketball 131 Bothered by the fact they played much of the season with only five players on the squad, the junior varsity basketball team managed only a five win, 15 loss season. The squad opened their sea- son with a 36-20 victory over the homestanding Wirt County Tigers. As the year progressed, the Devils went on to beat the Tigers again as well as Penns- boro 37-36 and Harrisvillc 43- JV fights hardships This year's team, coached by Mr. John Harbour, was compli- cated by JV players switching from the junior varsity to varsi- ty, thus leaving the JV teams short on players. 38. Players on the team were Bob Buck, Dave Fetty, Jimmy Gessncr, Paige Jordan, John Mike Nichols, Kenny Parsons and Brian Speidel. JOHN MIKE NICHOLS (44) knocks the ball away from Spencer into the awaiting hands of Ken Parsons (24). JUNIOR JIM GESSNER (32) stretches out for the ball as Bob Buck (22) and Paige Jordan (42) await the tip. TAKING CAREFUL AIM as he shoots for two from the outside is sopho- more Bob Buck (22). 132 JV Boys Basketball TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A FOUL, sophomore Ken Parson (24) TO BLOCK A SHOT of a Spencer prepares lo up the score during a home Yellow Jacket opponent. Jim Gcssncr game. (32) gives it his all. JV Boys' Basketball 5 wins 15 losses SM 36-20 Wirt SM 29-48 Sistersville SM 33-46 Paden City SM 47-36 Doddridge SM 37- 42 Sistersville SM 37-41 Ravenswood SM 48-45 Wirt SM 33-39 Harrisville SM 37-36 Pennsboro SM 41-56 Magnolia SM 39-70 Spencer SM 22-30 Frontier SM 35-41 Ravenswood SM 28-29 Pennsboro SM 50-62 Magnolia SM 43-38 Harrisville SM 38-64 Williamstown SM 19-42 Paden City SM 33-39 Frontier SM 27-34 Williamstown JV Boys'Basketball 133 Freshmen Basketball 5 wins 13 losses SM 32-69 Marietta SM 21-41 Williamstown SM 30-51 Sistersville SM 46-35 Sistersville SM 47-26 Tyler SM 23-42 Magnolia SM 36-64 Magnolia SM 52-62 Ripley SM 30-44 Frontier SM 47-68 Marietta SM 31-43 Ravenswood SM 24-25 Frontier SM 54-11 Williamstown SM 41-46 Ravenswood SM 29-38 Paden City SM 25-45 Paden City SM 37-39 LKC Tourn. SM 40-37 Middlebourne Ravenswood JOHN POLASKO goes up and at- tempts to tip the jump ball to either Jeff an Berry (32) to start off another Blue Renner (12), Bcrnie Barley (44), or Bri- Devil game. FRESHMAN COACH DOUG MILLER discusses some important strategy along the sideline, as freshman players listen intently. BRIAN BERRY, FRESHMAN GUARD, attempts to maneuver team- mates into a set play for the Devils. 134 Freshman Basketball In their first year of high school com- ville February 21 for the freshmen petition, the freshmen basketball team crown, the Devils drew Ravenswood as Frosh notch five wins freshmen crown, the Devils drew Ravenswood as their op- ponent. The Devils led through- out the first half to have an 11 point lead at halftime 22-11. In the second half, Ravenswood came out fired up and cut the lead down to three points in the third quarter. With 1:26 to go in the fourth, Ravenswood took a one point lead, never to forfeit it. The freshmen closed the sea- son with a 5-13 record. The squad was coached by Mr. Doug Miller. JOHN POLASKO lets the ball fly in an attempt to make a free throw for the Blue Devil freshmen. JEFF RENNER prepares to make a cut to the basket while dribbling the ball to gel in position for a possible shot. Freshmen Basketball In their first year of high school competition, the fresh- men basketball team rolled into a season of thrills and frills. At the beginning of the sea- son, the team started with eight boys but as the season faired on they lost one to bring the total down to seven. Seven players presented a problem because of possible foul problems or sick- ness. The team only had to play one game with four boys. The final result was overtime with Ripley coming out on top. Going into the tournament at Glenville February 21 for the 135 Why do people like to bowl, waterski, roller skate, and take part in other summer sports? Mainly because they are a source of enjoyment, relax- ation, and health. Many clubs and groups of students get to- played sports outside the school, Teresa McKnight said, “It lets me be near friends and to have a good time.” No matter what the reason- ing, sports outside the school have been accepted and enjoyed for the thrill of victory. During the winter months the gym was opened for any pupils wanting to play basketball. Many im- proved their skills as well as kept in shape. Those students uncapable of After hour experiences of victory gether to go bowling or to play softball because it is easy to or- ganize and fun to do. Many people play sports be- cause it is a simple way to stay in shape. When asked why she by students of all classes. Sarah Williams stated, Sports out- side the school lets me work out my anger.” Some students play sports for the competitive spirit, and even playing sports in the athletic program also participate in the activities. For others it’s the chance to experience the thrill of victory and even the agony of defeat after school hours. ENJOYING AN AFTERNOON of relaxation, Andy Clovis bowls for a strike. 136 Outside Sports iNWKfe FRESHMAN KARA DEEM serves the ball to her awaiting opponent during a tennis match played on the high school courts. TAKING TIME OUT TO ENJOY one of his favorite pastimes, Rick Hupp starts down the slopes. Outside Sports 137 Setting records and just hav- ing fun was what the golf team did this season. Setting the re- cord for shooting the lowest score in a nine hole match, beat- ing Parkersburg High and Par- kersburg South back to back were highlights of the year. by five strokes. The team’s over- all record was 33-9. After four years as golf coach, Mr. Bruce Martin re- signed. Starting in the fall of 1983, golf will become a fall sport and Mr. Martin wished to remain as head girls’ basketball Golfers set records Senior Jack Tawney put his personal record to over one hun- dred wins for his four year golf career. Jack was also medalist in the Little Kanawha Confer- ence match where the team came in second behind Spencer coach. Seniors on the golf team were Mike Dunigan, Mike Brown, James Malone, Howard Meeks, Rick Miller, Rob Miller and Jack Tawney. PUTTING FOR PAR ON 6 on the St. Marys Country Club course is senior Howard Meeks. TEEING OFF TO START HOLE 1 is Mike Dunigan who carded an 80 in the match against Parkersburg High. BEFORE THE MATCH, people do different things. Senior Rick Miller practices his putting on the practice green at the St. Marys Country Club. 138 Golf SENIOR JACK TAWNEY HITS his ON HOLE 7 senior Rob Miller sinks a approach shot to 3 green. par putt as he went on to card an 83. Golf record won Gilmer won Harrisville lost Spencer won P-burg Catholic won Harrisville won Ripley lost P-burg South won P-burg Catholic won Gilmer won Harrisville won Gilmer won Williamstown won Parkersburg won P-burg South won Williamstown won Tyler won Sistersville won Williamstown won Tyler lost Ripley lost Spencer second LKC won Tyler won Sistersville fifth Regional MEMBERS OF THE GOLF TEAM INCLUDE (front) Ed Weber, Frank Powell, Steve Alkire, Lyle Dearth. Todd Elliott, (second) James Malone, Bob Buck, Brian Connon, Marshall Lamp, Jack Tawney, (back) J.H. Ma- haney, Mike Brown, Rob Miller, Dave Rouse, Mike Dunigan. Howard Meeks, Max White, and Rick Miller. V A. 5 Golf 139 The clanking sound of weights, the smack of a baseball against a bat, the swoosh of a basketball net, the almost silent shape pursue various activities around the county. For students wishing to tone their muscles in school, there was an eighth peri- in a future athletic program. Students who wished to keep in shape without the obligation of being on a team, either exer- Fitness fits in students’ schedule 140 trampling of feet, and the sound of distant cheers. What do they all mean? Every year young women and men dedicated to keeping in od class called Fitness and Con- ditioning. This class was made up mostly of athletes who had just finished a sports season or those who wished to participate JUNIOR JAMES BILLS works out with 100 pounds on the military, while Chris Mathews waits for his turn on the bench press. SENIOR STACY WYCKOFF par- ticipates in some extra-curricular body toning and indicates her achievement with a smile. Fitness cised at home on their own or went to gyms or exercise shops. No matter where they did their exercising, most students considered keeping in shape a big part of their social lives. In- terscholastic team sports or just a personal approach to physical fitness could be beneficial both physically as well as mentally. SENIORS JAY HASHMAN AND DAVE CROSS lead the pack while running laps during Fitness and Condi- tioning period. STATE POLE VAULT CHAMPION Jeff Templeton clears I V on his first try. He went on to jump 11 9 and cap- ture first place at the LKC track meet. Steve Taylor ended a four year career at St. Marys High School, Jerry Rea ended a coaching career, and the boys' track team ended their season by finishing runners-up at the state meet in Charleston May peat as state champions started with the first practice on March 1, and as the season progressed and developed, so did the team. After weeks of practice, things seemed to fall into place on April 30 at the LKC meet in Boys capture second 20-21. St. Marys, led by Steve's 31 points, finished the meet with 54 total points, but were out dis- tanced by Dunbar who finished with 63 points. The Blue Devils quest to re- Parkersburg. Surprisingly enough, the day after the prom was a successful one as St. Marys tallied 148 points, com- pared to 140 for second place Williamstown. DAVE FETTY CLEARS a hurdle while running on the second place shut- tle hurdle team at Stadium Field. KENNY MALONE RELEASES for a throw in the LKC. Kenny won his event with a throw of 47’5!4 142 Boys' Track v - nnu. ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR the height in the high jump competition is Ken Taylor. NEEDING AT LEAST A SIXTH PLACE FINISH in the event, Jennings lllar runs the anchor leg on the 4x400 relay team. St. Marys finished second in this event to wrap up their LKC cham- pionship. Boys’ Track 143 CELEBRATING A LKC VICTORY, the boys’ track team jumps with joy. The boys won by eight points. BOYS' TRACK COACH JERRY REA watches while his team competes. He stepped down as coach after nine seasons. Boys' Track Valley First Magnolia Second Fairmoni Times Sixth LKC First Nitro Eleventh Regional Third Shadyside Fifth State Second ef ■ k MEMBERS OF THE BOYS' TRACK TEAM INCLUDE (front) Mike Maher. Steve Canterbury. Maken Cor- nell, Brian Spcidcl, Steve Meanor, Jim Taylor, Lester Hughan, Curtis Payne, manager Gary Meeks, (second) Chris Weekley, David Fetty, Matt Elder, John Mike Nichols, Jeff Hughart. Ja- son Wright. Steve Taylor, John Shultz, Jeff Templeton. Tom Hashman, Wayne Nichols. Jay Hashman, David Cross, Mike Cox, manager Tony Mercer, (back) Kenny Malone, Jerry Hashman. Floyd Cornell. John Parks, Jack Hash- man. Eric Wright, manager J. R. Si- monton. Kenny Taylor and Jennings II- lar. ALL-AMERICAN STEVE TAY- LOR glides through another two mile run. Steve won every event he partici- pated in this season. 144 Boys' Track JOHN SHULTZ, WAYNE NI- CHOLS, and Jimmy Taylor take off on the mile run at Stadium Field in Par- kersburg. SENIOR JASON WRIGHT STRIDES over a high hurdle at the Re- gional Meet. Jason placed fourth in the event. Two weeks later, the Devils returned to Stadium Field on Friday the 13th for the Region- al meet. St. Marys finished third in the team standings be- hind Magnolia and William- stown and qualified four indi- viduals and one relay team for the state meet to be held the following weekend at Laidley 9:09.6 which bettered his record set the previous year of 9:15.88. He also ran anchor leg on the fourth place 4x800 relay team. Another first place finisher was senior Jeff Templeton in the pole vault. Sophomore Ken- ny Malone placed third in the shot put and senior Jason Wright finished fifth in both of Burnt Hill, NY who held the fastest time in the nation in that event. In Steve’s four year track ca- reer, he ran a total of 79 races. Steve won 61 of these. This year he won 16 out of 16 races. Coach Jerry Rea completed his ninth and final track season. His teams have won four state Boys capture second at state meet Field in Charleston. Although the number of qualifiers at the meet was scarce, the level of intensity of performance by these qualifiers was not, as all of them placed at the meet. Steve Taylor was a triple winner as he won the 800. 1600 and set a new record in the 3200 meter run with a time of the 110 high and the 300 meter low hurdles. Steve’s performance of 31 points gave him high point hon- ors for the second straight year. Along with the honor, Steve competed in the prestigious Penn Relays on April 29 and won the 800 meters in Philadel- phia. Steve outran Miles Irish championships, been runner’s up three years, and finished third one year. Coach Rea was named Coach of the Year eight times by either LKC, Regional or State officials. His teams have accumulated over 1,000 wins. Boys' Track 145 “A tremendous effort from all of the people that were there,” was how the girls’ track coach Howard Wiblin de- scribed the state track meet May 20-21. Ten girls qualified to attend chelle Hendrickson and Karen Henegar and the 4x800 meter relay with members Karen Henegar, Kay Mercer, Debbie O’Blochovich and Julie Wilson also qualified. “All relays ran their best times of the year at Running for state the meet. Individual qualifiers were Leslie Elliott in the long jump, Becky Ingram in the shot put, and Joy Stemple in the 100 yard dash. The 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams consisting of •Leslie Elliott, Beth Lewis, Mi- the state meet,” commented Coach Wilbin. Despite this, the girls placed a disappointing sev- enth place in most of the events, one place shy of scoring. COMPLETING A HANDOFFon the 4x200 relay at the Regional track meet arc sophomores Leslie Elliott and Mi- chelle Hendrickson. JUNIOR MINDY HORNER, fresh- man Debbie O’Blochovich and sopho- more Phyllis Powell start the mile run at the LKC. 146 Girls' Track GOING FOR HER FARTHEST TAKING OFF FOR THE 4x800 relay THROW of the meet is Veronica Walk- is junior Mindy Horner. cr. Girls Track 147 BETH LEWIS TAKES FIRST in her heat as she finishes the 400. Girls’ Track First Valley Second St. Clairsville Sistersville Fourth Dunbar Tyler First Valley Second John Marshall P. Catholic First Valley Pennsboro Tyler Williamstown Pennsboro Tyler Wirt Cameron Sistersville Sistersville Magnolia Second Martins Ferry First Valley Fourth LKC Harrisville Second Brooke P. Catholic Sixth League Champion- Wirt ship Sistersville Fourth Regionals MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS' TRACK TEAM INCLUDE (front) Julie Wilson. Lisa Martino, Kay Mer- cer, Leigh Meeks, Mary Kelley, Debbie O'Blockovich, Ginger Stemplc, (sec- ond) Brenda Smith, Kim Locke, Beth Lewis, Dianna Harding, Taffy Smith Michelle Westbrook. Phyllis Powell, Charlotte Sigler, (back) Coach Howard Wiblin, Veronica Walker, Peggy Metz, Leslie Elliott. Michelle Hendrickson, Karen Henegar, Kelly Smith. Mindy Horner, Becky Ingram, Joy Stemple and Coach Kim Roten. 148 Girls' Track The girls, besides hosting sev- eral home meets, participated in the Ohio Valley Girls’ Track League at John Marshall High School with five other teams. The girls also traveled to against Triple A schools and also being a young team. We only had two seniors. We also learned to be prepared for rain!” stated Leslie Elliott, sophomore. Running for the state Charleston to participate in the Dunbar Invitational and the Capital City Classics meets. “I think we learned a lot this year by competing at John Marshall High School in the league The team sold refreshments at the Variety Show and also sold cookies in order to help fi- nance the cost of sweats in the future. LESLIE ELLIOTT TAKES OFF hop- ing for a good jump at the John Mar- shall High School. Girls’ Track 149 The Blue Devil baseball team ended their season in their first sectional game May 16 as St. Marys fell victim to William- stown. In a game viewed by the stu- dent body, the fans saw St. Marys go on top by a 6-0 score in the third inning. Brian Clark held the Jackets scoreless until The Devils, who started off the year with a seven-two re- cord and a four game winning streak, were lead by five seniors and ten returning starters from last year’s squad. This year’s seniors were Brian Barnhart, Wendell Barnes, Brian Clark, Jerry Malone and Jeff Run- nion. Brian Clark and Jeff Run- Team marks 16 wins the fourth. Williamstown went on to score 12 runs in the follow- ing innings while shutting out the host team in the same time period to hand St. Marys a 12-6 sectional opening round loss. The loss gave the Blue Devils a 16 win, 12 loss and 1 tie season under first year head coach Denny Venderlic. nion received all LKC honors at the pitching and catching posi- tions respectively. Prior to the home opener of the season on April 1, ceremo- nies were held to name the park diamond Dave Wilson Field in honor of the late Blue Devil head coach. 1 JUNIOR TODD LEWIS stretches out 1 for the pitch in a game played in front of 1 the student body. SIX TEAM MEMBERS HUDDLE TO discuss upcoming game strategy for the sectional tournament game. - 1 1 SO Baseball STUDYING THE PITCH AND PREPARING to bunt is senior letter- man Jeff Runnion. SOPHOMORE BJ JONES SWINGS the bat but fails to connect with the ball. ____________ Varsity Baseball 16 wins 12 losses 1 tie SM 3-1 Elgin, Ohio SM 6-2 Ridgedale, Ohio SM 4-1 Gilmer County SM 14-2 Harrisville SM 7-7 Paden City SM 7-9 Caldwell, Ohio SM 10-0 Harrisville SM 11-7 Magnolia SM 9-5 Sistersville SM 6-8 Williamstown SM 1-2 Parkersburg SM 11-1 Notre Dame SM 5-7 Notre Dame SM 4-1 Paden City SM 11-10 P-burg Catholic SM 3-13 Ravens wood SM 11-1 Harrisville SM 24-3 St. Joseph SM 4-9 Calhoun County SM 5-2 Gilmer County SM 3-5 Parkersburg SM 0-10 John Marshall SM 18-3 Sistersville SM 14-2 Sistersville SM 13-10 P-burg Catholic SM 5-6 Calhoun County SM 14-3 Wirt County MEMBERS OF THE BASEBALL TEAM ARE (front) Mike Parsons, Mike Efaw. Brent Clark, Jeff Nichols, Bernie Barley, Ken Parsons, Jeff Ren- ner, John McKnight, BJ Jones, Jimmy Smith, (back) Coach Mike Webb. Pat Bills, Rick Wilson, Brian Barnhart, Bri- an Clark, Wendell Barnes, Jeff Run- nion, Todd Lewis, Vince Taylor, Jerry Malone, Brent Hcscht and Coach Den- ny Vcnderlic. Baseball I SI SOPHOMORE KEN PARSONS swings in full stride at Dave Wilson Field. WITH EYE FULLY CLOSED. Rick COACH DAVE WILSON watches his Wilson launches the swing. 1982 team play a game on the home field. 152 Baseball Memories of‘Coach’ Mr. David Wilson, 35-year- old Social Studies teacher and baseball and freshman football coach, died Thursday March 10 after a three month illness. Mr. Wilson taught 12 years in Plea- sants County, six of those at the high school. On April I the park baseball field was dedicated in his honor. A memorial reading, “Dave Wilson Field named in honor and memory of this valued coach, teacher, and leader of Pleasants County youth. His character, love, dedication, knowledge and skills so well ex- emplified the true spirit of the many young people of the com- munity was placed at the en- trance to the field. Mr. Wilson was a 1965 gra- duate of SMHS. He played baseball in Little League, high school and Junior Legion League. In 1964 Mr. Wilson was the catcher on the Blue Devil team that advanced to the state baseball tournament. During that season, he had a near perfect fielding average of .984. Beginning his baseball coaching career in 1975, Mr. Wilson led the Blue Devils to a 4-19 record. The next seven years the teams earned winning records. After a 15-5 season in 1977, a 21-4 season in 1978, a 19-6 sea- son in 1979 and a 25-7-1 season in 1980, Mr. Wilson led the 1981 team to the state cham- pionship. The team finished with the Class AA state title and a 29-5-1 overall record. Mr. Wilson's coaching record ended at 141-76-2. Dave was just a very special and unique person, stated Mr. Charles Smith, principal. “He was always giving. You could come by any evening and the lights would be on in his room. He would be getting ready for the next day's teaching. He put his whole life into teaching and coaching and as a result he was excellent at both. Baseball 153 A View of Surrounding area aids school morally, as well as financially Located on a small incline just outside downtown St. Marys, the school not only- overlooked the rural valley scenery, but views of the city as well. The town and the school, in fact, devel- oped a close-knit interdependent relation- ship. Students and faculty provided enter- tainment for the community through their plays, concerts, sports events, and other ac- tivities. School groups, also, served the community in several ways. The Key Club manned phones for the annual Easter Seals Telethon, while the psychology class assist- ed with the Pleasants County Special Olympics. Business students and PRT nursing students worked on three blood mo- biles. In return, the community supported the school both morally and financially. Atten- dance at school related activities was high and local businesses always seemed eager to support school organizations. While, from some parts of the school the view over St. Marys may have been blocked by trees or hills, the influence the town made on the school (and the school on the town) was never shielded from the eyes of Pleasants Countians. IN THE SURROUNDING SCENIC AREA of Pleasants County, I believe the snow topped mountains are one of the prettiest sights,” commented junior Theresa Bailey. Atop Clay Point, just two miles outside of St. Marys, a scenic view of Middle Island Creek is captured during the snowy month of February. “THIS IS MY ALMA MATER. I graduated from here. As far as I'm concerned, this is the only high school, the greatest, expressed Mrs. Barbara Reckard, teacher. Established in 1914, St. Marys High School provides secon- dary education for 513 students in the Plea- sants County area. 154 City Divider Divider EASTERN e John Tice Ft ) Terry Furne 11 John Cox 112 Washington St., P.O. Box 362 St. Marys, W.V. 26170 phone (304) 684-9501 Send your thoughts with special care 327 Second St. St. Marys, W.V. 26170 (304) 684-3215 Hardwood Lumber Co. Delbert, Harold, and Arthur Taylor Phone: 684-7968 Duchess Beauty Salon “Hairstyling for the whole family” Liz (Tib) Noland, Martha Lewis, Jan Huffman, Neetie Bills, and Tina Butcher Clay Street, St. Marys Phone 684-7922 YEARBOOK STUDENTS Brian Kincaid, Greg Haught and James Malone take on the task of writing copy and alphabetizing pic- tures. Good Luck to the Class of ’83 COSIMO’S Restaurant 211 Washington St. St. Marys, W.V. Call 684-3111 156 City Davis Motor Company St. Marys City 157 For Service call Surface Surface Banana Co. 1272 Gihon Road Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone 485-2400 Alkire Agency 800 Third St St. Marys 684-2429 Ohio Valley Cable Co. 310 Second St. St. Marys, WV Phone: 684-7090 DON'T MISS OUT! PHILLIPS PHARMACY William Hammett Jim Phillips Dial-'DRUG' BROUGHTON Best Wishes from Broughton Foods Co. The Extra Ordinary Dairy Better milk, ice cream, and dairy products for nearly fifty years. 158 City A MAIN STAR OIL COMPANY CRUDE OIL BUYERS P.O. Box 1 76 Newport, Ohio 45768 Telephone 614-473-2656 City 159 THE SILVER SPUR LOUNGE Country and Western Music Also Rock — Must be 18 State Route 2 Halfway Between St. Marys and Parkersburg, W.Va. (304) 665-2323 St. 77f ary4 Best Western Motel 3rd Street • P 0. Box 155 ST MARYS. WEST VIRGINIA 26170 Karlton and Kathryn Smith for reservations Dial Toll Free (800) 528-1234. Farm Fresh St. Marys CLIPPING PINE TREES for the Singing Christmas Tree are choir members Robynn Wells and Tammy Wells. PORTRAYING BIG BIRD and ET for the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly are Mrs. Shirley White and her son, Brandon. City 161 DRESSED AS Raggedy Ann and Andy, Vicki Lamp and Jill Riggs recite Christmas poems to the student body. Belmont Riverview Estates and Wright’s Marine wishes you the best of luck Charles O. Wright and Martha L. Wright owners Zepora’s Quilt Shop Route 2, St. Marys, WV Phone 304-665-2687 Farm Fresh Belmont 162 City From One Who Chooses to Remain Anonymous 1 PLEASANTS gj SI MA?VS°WV ?6I70 The Pleasants County Bank Member FDIC City 163 We’re your Pleasant People Bank’ CLASSMATE JAMES MALONE assists Jack Tawncy in opening a Christmas present. CABOT an equal opportunity employer Willow Island SENIOR BJ BRAMMER takes notice of the news clippings on the bulletin board. BAND MEMBERS Jill Stewart and Emma McCullough practice for upcoming tryouts during a break in their schedules. 164 City PITTSBURGH PROCESS MACHINE REPAIRING INC. Pumps for Industry Authorized Chempump Repair Service State Rt. 2 Eureka, W.V. 26144 Ben F. Abicht president Carl W. Mayfield office manager Call (304) 684-2459 Triplett Brothers Hardware furniture and appliances “For over 60 years more than just a hardware store.” Bo ley’s Carry Out Groceries Beverages Fishing Supplies 304 Poplar St. 684-3244 Hours 10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. J s Lawn and Garden Route 2 North St. Marys, WV 26170 684-7412 Hours Mon. — Sat. 8-8 Daily Sun. 1-5 STUDENT COUNCIL SECRETARY Jen- for crown bearer and flower girl to freshman nifcr Holland displays pictures of candidates class officers. Western Auto Ellis, Maxine, Kathy Boyles 684-3838 166 City UNION CARBIDE CORPORA TION Bens Run Flower Basket Gail and Sandy Mote owners 417 Second St. St. Marys 684-3984 Hours Mon. — Sat. 9-5 TELEFLORA SOPHOMORE LAVERNE COX signs a friend's yearbook. fkas jitjgr County and IK. St. «or,Q,AClE Award-winning Partners in Local News, Sports, Features and Advertising Royal Crown Cola Co. of Parkersburg City 167 DRESSED AS A CLOWN sophomore Bill Baxter prepares to enter the Homecoming Pa- rade line up. Homestyle Cooking Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 214 Washintgon St. Phone 684-2624 Mike Sarah Landers owners H R BLOCK- THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 204 Clay St. St. Marys. W Va. 26170 Telephone: 304-684-2820 Delores Takach It no answer call: 614-667-6216 or 304-428-7051 The Farmer’s Supply Store, Inc. St. Marys, West Virginia Phone 684-7228 FOOD GIANT Privately owned and operated by Bob and Betty Cottrill open 6:30 a.m. — 9 p.m. Monday — Saturday 168 City Hi-Way Grille owners Charles and Yvonne Landsettle Compliments of your Ben Franklin Store St. Marys, WV Phone 684-3500 open 7 days a week weekdays 9-9 Sundays 12-5 We now do Custom Framing HOFF’S E ON John Hoff Owner Route 2 Now offering windshield repair service JOY EXTERMINATING Newport, Ohio Complete pest control service Exterminators since 1684 Termites are our Specialty FHA VA inspections 473-2739 City 169 AWAITING THE BEGINNING of their ing with fellow classmates, class meeting, the freshman pass time by visit- Congratulations and Best Wishes To our Seniors . . . We’re Proud of You from Department Store 409 Second St., PO Box 147 St. Marys, WV 26170 Phone (304) 684-3175 Celebrating Our 36th year Serving the Mid Ohio Valley UNWANTED LANDSCAPING was added to the football field when benches and trees from the surrounding school area were placed on the 50 yard line. TESTING FOR THE CENTER of gravity of an irregularly shaped object arc Eric Snyder. Raymond Fritts and John Ingram. 170 City FIRST rWTIOtWL BANK rJ Upf SI. Marys Come Grnuu IVUk Ua YOUR HOMETOWN FULL SERVICE BANK • CHECKING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS • AUTO PERSONAL LOANS • BUSINESS FARM LOANS • MORTGAGES HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS DRIVE IN MAIN LOBBY MON-TUES-WED- 9-4:30 TUES SAT- 9-12 FRI- 9 - 5 MON-TUES-WED THURS SAT FRIDAY 684-2255 9 - 3 9-12 9 - 5 401—2ND ST City 171 Dedication of students found beneficial Honors are achieved each year as the result of hard work and dedica- tion. Whether inducted into the Na- tional Honor Society, Science Honor- ary, Spanish Honorary, or even becoming a member of the TV Honor Bowl, it’s a time to be proud of achievements. Leadership, scholarship, character, and service are the four major charac- teristics that were acquired of a Na- tional Honor Society member. Each year in March juniors and seniors with a 3.0 average or better are placed on a ballot and voted on by the faculty. To become an inducted mem- ber, a person must receive half of the faculty's vote. The Honor Society in- ducts five percent of the class in its junior year and ten percent in the sen- ior year. Seniors with a 3.0 average or high- er are offered the chance to sign up for the TV Honor Bowl. Those signed up, practiced by answering questions on topics such as science, mathemat- ics, English, art, music, social studies and current events. A running score was kept and the six highest scorers became part of the team. The team consisted of four members and two alternates. In the month of March each year the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, otherwise known as the Spanish Hon- orary initiated new members. To be- come a honorary member a student must have completed three semesters of Spanish with an A in each semester and must presently have been taking Spanish II. Nine sophomores were in- ducted into the Spanish Honorary with the traditional candlelight cere- mony. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEM- BERS INCLUDE (front) Denise Davis, Barb Long, Howard Meeks. Brent Kincaid, Cathy Pollock, Steve Taylor, Brian Kincaid, Brian Barnhart, (back) Brian Clark, Russell Clovis, Randa Hall, Jennifer Holland. Clyde Maston, Deanna Ross. Sherri Shepler, Jill Stewart, Ju- lie Carpenter, Libby Doty, Jimmy Gcssncr, Anne Hatfield, Michael Hayes and Sara Webb. 172 Honors TV HONOR BOWL MEMBERS ARE lock, (back) Russell Clovis, Brian Clark, and (front) Jill Stewart, Denise Davis, Cathy Pol- Rob Gorrell. MEMBERS OF THE SPANISH HONOR- Lori Skinner, Tammy Davis, (back) Vicki land. Deanna Ross and Kelly Kemp. ARY ARE (front) Mrs. Janet Rea. Jill Ogden, Lamp, Sara Webb. Missy Mays, Jennifer Hol- Honors 173 The New S Marys Fine Foods The Largest, Newest, Cleanest Store in the Area Fast, Friendly Service Full Line fresh produce Full Deli — Bakery Drive Thru Window — Open 6:30 am Plenty of free parking Fresh meat and poultry Store Hours Mon.-Sat. 8 am-10 pm Sun. 8-8 Drive thru window 6:30 am Mon. — Sat. 8:00 am Sunday 174 City Professional Patrons Dr. D.G. Wilson Fleming Insurance Agency Tawney’s Factory Outlet Mary P. Fox Jim McFarland, Pleasant Co. Sheriff Dept. Betty J. Hawkins Freda W. Hammett Congratulations Class of from His Hers Style Center Liberty Men’s Formats — Parkersburg Center Emerson Lanes Danny E. Chandler, DDS S D Enterprise Davis Nursery Dr. Francis Hughes, MD Dr. Michael J. Lewis, MD Leo Flower St archer’s Patrons Rob and Patsy Congratulations Class of '83 Theresa Bailey Amy Bogard Good Luck to HR 111 — Mrs. Carnes Mrs. Mabel Snively Good luck to the class of '83, Freer and Virginia Hall Betty Bailey Best of everything to the seniors Class of '86 — Go for it! Bill and Barbara Bailey The Doty Family Dave and Jody Cunningham, Carrie and Robbie SENIORS PHILLIP MORGAN, Tim Gor- rell and Buddy Cox pass lime in the library by reading various magazine articles. Two locations Belmont and Marietta Phone: 665-2726 Vienna Florist and Bridal Boutique After 6 Tuxes and Prom Gowns One mile north of Grand Central Mall Phone 295-4504 176 City WHILE AWAITING THE BELL John McKnight, Ed Weber, and J.H. Mahaney rest after Phys. Ed. SAM CO It’s a matter of pride Jostens takes pride in producing America’s finest class rings, yearbooks, announcements, diplomas, caps and gowns, and awards. Mike Posey and Steve Posey Motel 79 Office Building Jostens Box 6 Burnsville, WV 26335 Post Office Box 2297 Parkersburg, WV Belmont Furniture -Center- St. Rt. 2 — Clark St. Belmont, WV Phone 665-2585 -Hours- Mon. Fri. 10-8 Tues. Thurs. 10-6 Saturday 9-5 Bunting Clinic Inc. “Chiropractic Physician” Professional Building 111 Lafayette Street St. Marys, WV 26170 City 177 Debbie’s School of Dance and The Exercise Place Illusions performed with assistance Assistants play an important role in our society. A magician couldn't possibly perform his illusions without the help of his assistant. A surgeon would have a difficult time operating without assistance. The same idea goes for the functioning of our school. Faculty, teachers and even stu- dents are benefited by aides. The re- sponsibilities of an aide vary day by day. One day they may work with marking lunch tickets or preparing a lunch count and the next they may run errands or handout bulletins. Other duties include delivering mes- sages to teachers and students, selling school supplies, Xeroxing papers, and even delivering paychecks to the fac- ulty. Signing out books, returning books to their proper place on the shelf, and repairing books are only a few of the jobs of the library aide. LIBRARY AIDES ARE (front) April Ncw- brough. Audra Cunningham. Penny Steele. Jill Riggs, (back) Scarlett Danielson. Kevin Buz- zard. Mike Parsons and Tanya Renner. OFFICE ASSISTANTS ARE (front) Mcndy McFarland. Trish McFarland, Kelly Smith, Deanna Ross. Pam Templeton. Sara Lattca. (second) Kim Phillips. Connie Hamilton. Kim Hartlinc, Karen Bowie, Tammy Davis, (back) Mrs. Jackie Carpenter. Veronica Walker. Bar- bara Dearth. Jessie Sigler. Lori Skinner, and Mrs. Betty Bailey. City 179 THE AUXILIARY GROUPS take a break after performing their kick line at a thusc. Gule' , SPORT SHOP COMPLETE LINE OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 253 SECOND STREET MARIETTA OHIO GRAND CENTRAL MALL VIENNA W VA OHIO VALLEY MALL ST CLAIRSVILLE. OHIO HUNTINGTON MALL HUNTINGTON W VA PHONE 614-373-6446 Senior Patrons Carl O. and Martha S. Clark Margaret S. Brammer Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Malone Raymond and Sally Wright [V] West Virginia Telephone Company A Member of Continental Telephone System Pleasants County Insurance Agency Inc, Auto — Fire — Casualty — Life — Health Willie M. Curfman 800 3rd Street St. Marys, WV 26170 office 684-7688 home 652-3619 Colophon St. Marys High School’s Volume 65 PURPLE GOLD was lithographed by Hcrff Jones Publish- ing Company in Gettysburg. Pennsylvania. Press run: 350 copies of 192 pages sold for SI8 a copy. Cover: Quarter-bound levant grained vibra tex purple and vibra weave wheat with applied purple on line drawing. The spine was blind embossed. Paper: 80 lb. Bordeaux High Gloss Enamel. End- sheets: Ivory with applied black ink. Binding: Smyth Sewn, rounded and backed. Type: 8, 10 point Times Roman. Headlines: 14, 30, 60 point Times Roman Italic. All black and white repro- ductions were produced in the school darkroom by student photographers. Class and faculty portraits were done by Davis Studio. Format: three, four, six. and seven column. Color: 8 pages in the open- ing and 16 pages in the senior section of process color. Staff instruction included a year course in Journalism I, a summer workshop by Hcrff Jones Yearbooks, a trip to yearbook plant at Gettysburg, PA for company tour, and the annual convention of the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association. Hcrff Jones representative was Mr. Ron Boram. 180 City Newport IGA Bucky Lee, Manager Independent Grocers Alliance Newport, Ohio Index aaa Academic Divider: 76, 77 Adams, Linda: 57 Adkins. Robert: 74 Alkire. Cynthia: 74, 86, 87 Alkire, Stephen: 65, 119, 127, 139 Admundson. Jon: 74 AG: 174 Allman. Daniel: 26. 74. 97, 191 Amos, Beckie: 65 Ankrom, Loretta: 57. 183 Art: 104, 105 Auville, Brenda: 49, 184, 188 Auville. Keith: 65 Auxier, Andy: 116 Auxicr, Bill: 74, 116 Auxier, Matthew: 116 Awards: 108, 109 bbb Baffic, Steve: 49. 79, 137. 183 Bailey. Betty: 74 Bailey, Bill:’187 Bailey, Laura: 57 Bailey, Sallie: 33 Bailey, Steve: 33, 116 Bailev, Theresa: 49. 103. 183, 187, 189 Band: 88. 89. 90. 91 Barker. Belinda: 65 Barley, Bernie: 65, 119, 134. 151 Barnard, Kristi: 65, 187 Barnes, Wendell: 32. 114, 116, 151, 152 Barnhart, Brian: 14. 17, 32, 116, 151, 187 Barnhart, Carol: 65 Barnhart, Charles: 57, 61. 81 Barnhart, Linda: 57, 184 Barnhart, Patty: 57. 184. 188 Barnhart. Phyllis: 22, 74 Barnhart, Steve: 65. 119 Baseball: 150. 151, 152. 153 Baxter. Bill: 57, 62. 168, 184 Beal, Sarah: 49 Beaver, Billy: 65. 67 Belmont Furniture: 177 Belmont Riverview Estates: 162 Ben Franklin Store: 169 Bennett, Brian: 57. 104 Bennett, Ellen: 57 Bennett, Laura: 24. 33. 34 Bennett, Ruth: 57 Bcrish, Holly: 49 Berry, Brad: 49, 115, 116, 117 Berry, Brian: 65, 134 Berry, Erwin: 74. 109. 184 Best Western: 161 Betts, Karen: 57 Bierce, Anige: 65, 120 Bills. Brent: 57, 115, 116 Bills. James: 116, 140 Bills. Pat: 49. 151. 183 Bills. Rita: 65, 120 Binegar. Kim: 49 Binegar, Mike: 49, 116 Birkhimer, Brenda: 49, 183 Blauser, Joe: 65, 119, 187 Blouir, Diana: 50 Blouir, Ron: 49, 57 Bolcy, Bill: 87 Boley, Brenda: 57, 125 Boley, Camie: 50 Bolcy, Gary: 57, 183 Boley, Tina: 50. 157, 184 Bolcy, Jo Ellen: 58 Bolcy's Carry Out: 166 Bowie, Jerry: 65, 119, 184 Bowie. Karen: 34, 43. 85, 179. 188 Bowie. Kelly: 65. 184 Boy's Track: 2, 143, 4, 145 Bradfield, Ann: 74 Brammer. BJ: 34. 48. 81, 115. 116. 127, 164 Brammcr, Missy: 58, 125 Brizcndinc, Bill: 74. 81, 126, 127 Brothers, Jim: 58, 183 Broughton Foods Co.: 158 Brown. Mike: 84. 139 Buck. Bob: 58. 78, 130, 132. 139, 188 Bunner. Missy: 66 Bunting Clinic: 177 Burns. Esther: 66 Burns. Joe: 34 Butcher, Jason: 116 Butcher. Tim: 50, 116, 129, 130, 131 Butler, Barbara: 34 Butler, Sam Mr.: 94 Buzzard, Kevin: 6, 50. 179, 184 Buzzard. Lori: 66, 72, 125 ccc Cabot: 164 Campbell, Diana: 58, 103, 184, 189 Campbell. Joey: 66 Campbell, Katie: 188 Campbell. Scot: 123 Canterbury, Steve: 50, 116, 1 Carnes, Marjorie: 74 Career Exploration: 94, 95 Carpenter, Jackie: 73, 179 Carpenter. John: 15, 34,46,73, 108. 116, 130 Carpenter, Julie: 19, 21, 50, 184. 187 Carpenter, Steve: 66, 127, 119 Casto, Brenda: 66 Casto, Don: 50 Casto, Karen: 58, 183 Cheerleaders: 120, 121 Choir: 96, 97 Christmas: 12, 13 City Divider: 154, 155 Clark. Brent: 66, 119, 151 Clark, Brian: 17, 34, 116, 151, 153, 184 Clark, Chris: 66 Clay, Karl: 66, 187 Closing: 190, 191, 192 Clovis, Andy: 16. 17, 21.35. 93. 103, 183, 189 Clovis, Russell: 34, 84, 93, 189 Clubs: 106, 107 Coartncy, Mike: 58, 187 Cobb, Jerry: 48 Coker, Chuck: 58, 116 Collins. Don: 50 Collins. Larry: 50, 116 Collins, Rick: 34 Connon. Brian: 66, 119, 139. 187, 188 Coplin, John: 27. 55, 116 Cornell, Floyd: 58, 144 Cornell, Greg: 50, 89 Cornell, Kim: 58 Cornell, Makcn: 66. 144 Cosmos Restaurant: Cotrill. Diana: 50 Cox, April: 50 Cox, Brenda: 35, 189 Cox, Buddy: 35, 176 Cox. Jill: 58. 183 Cox, Jimmy: 30, 66 Cox. Kelly: 35, 105 Cox, Larverne: 58, 115, 120. 167, 183, 187 Cox. Mike: 66. 119, 144 Crissman, Bernice: 35 Cronin. Mike: 66 Cronin. Sherri: 58 Cross. David: 9, 110, 112, 127, 141. 144 182 Index Cross, Joyce: 50 Cross, Wanda: 50, 188 Cross Country: 112, 113 Cunningham. Audra: 51, 179 Cunningham, Audrey: 51, 183, 184 Cunningham, Jody: 22, 74. 78, 83, 188 Curphey, Todd: 66 ddd Danielson. Scarlett: 51,91. 179, 184 Davis, Barbie: 13. 58, 183 Davis. Denise: 9, 16, 24, 25, 36, 120, 183. 187 Davis, Eddie: 51 Davis. Shelly: 67 Davis. Tammy: 14, 25, 36, 120, 179. 183. 187 Dearth, Barbara: 36, 43. 179, 188 Dearth, Lyle: 67. 139. 184 Debbie’s School of Dance: 178 Decker. Gail: 58. 59, 124, 125 Decker, John: 36. 116 Deem, Kara: 67, 70, 137, 183, 187, 188 Doty, Libby: 2. 51, 82, 89. 106. 188 Drake, Denny: 59 Duchess Beauty Salon: 156 Duer. Bill: 75, 158 Duer. Curt: 67 Dunigan. Mike: 9. 22. 36, 138, 139 Dunigan, Tina: 51, 183, 187 Dunne, Lisa: 102 Dziagwa. Don: 75, 129. 130, 131 eee Eastern Energy: Eddy. Karen: 24, 36. 183. 184, 37, 79 Eddy. Serena: 14. 49, 51, 115, 120 Efaw, Mark: 36 Efaw, Mike: 59, 116, 151 Elder, Matt: 51, 144 Elder, Tom: 32, 36. 116 Elective Classes: 80. 81 Elliott. David: 36 Elliott, Dennis: 59, 184 Elliott, John: 51 Elliott, Leslie: 59. 103. 146, 8, 189 Elliott, Todd: 59, 61, 139 Engle. Bill: 22, 36 Engle, Edic: 59 Evans, Bill: 51, 105. 183 Evans. Scott: 67, 119 Everett, Mike: 51, 126 PEP CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Angie Bierce. Missy McCartney, Liz Roden, Laverne Cox. Denise Davis, Tammy Flanagan, Tammic Davis, MaryAlice Maher. Mindy Lu- cas. (second) Karen Eddy. Beth Lewis, Ivan- nah Lamp. Jim Brothers, Bill Evans, Brian Kincaid, Randa Hall, Mcndy McFarland, Diana Grose. Cathy Fairs, Steve Baffic, (third) Emma McCullough, Brenda Miller, April Flowers. Natalie Sigler. Audrey Cunningham. Wendy Ruckle, Michelle Hendrickson. Eric Snyder. Rick Hupp. Andy Clovis, Tina Duni- gan. Tammy Scaddcn, (fourth) Kim Locke, Jill Cox. Jean Northrop. Wendy McCartney, Shel- ly Hornish. Gloria Settle, Mindy Horner, Steve Meanor. Carla Moore, Mary Kelley, Gary Bo- ley, Pat Bills, (fifth) Becky Ingram. Bcv Trad- er. Tanya Renner. Sara Webb, Deanna Ross, Jill Stewart, Jennifer Holland, Karen Hcnc- gar, Michelle Westbrook, Maria Hayes, Angie Hammett, (sixth) Kristi Huffman. Nora Pin- kerton, Connie Stewart. Lisa Hall, Teresa McKnight, Karen Casto, Kelly Kemp. Theresa Bailey. Connie Hamilton, Brenda Birkheimer. Erin Wolfe, (seventh) Dawn Hall. Vicki Lamp, Beth McGee, Phyllis Powell, Teresa Snively, Barbie Davis. Becky Haddox, Debbie Fcltcr, Brenda Francis. Brenda Smith, Loretta Ank- rom, (back) Sarah Miller, Lara Fitzpatrick, Dianna Harding. Kim Parsons and Kara Deem. TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Kelly Smith. Sherri Shepler. Mrs. Barbara Rcckard, Jill Stewart, Jennifer Holland, (sec- ond) Mark Warren, John Park. Karen Meth- eney, Rob Gorrell. Mike Parson. Rick Hupp, Andy Clovis, Emma McCullough, Cathy Pol- lock. Randa Hall, (third) Denise Davis, Beth Lewis. Barb Long, Tammy Scaddcn, Lora Po- lasko, Wendy Ruckle, Natalie Sigler. Allison James, Julie Carpenter. Brenda Miller. Becky Ingram, Tanya Renner, (fourth) Michelle Hendrickson, Deanna Ross, Sara Webb, Con- nie Janes, Maria Hayes, Mindy Horner, Erin Wolfe, Gloria Settle. Kim Locke. Taffy Smith. Leslie Elliott. Sherri Cronin, (fifth) Laverne Cox. Stacey Smith. Sarah Miller. Barbie Da- vis, Liz Roden, Kim Phillips, April New- brough, Audrey Cunningham, Scarlet Daniel- son, Lara Fitzpatrick, Dianna Harding, Vicki Lamp, (sixth) Glenda Malone. Jill Cox, Loret- ta Ankrom. Lisa Hall. Angie Farson, Missy McCartney, Veronica Walker, Shiela Malone, Audrca Cunningham. Kim Parsons, Jill Riggs, (seventh) Theresa Bailey, Kelly Kemp. Jill Og- din, Karen Casto, Paula Marks, Kim Hartline, Renee Gregg. Michelle Westbrook, Phyllis Powell, (back) Kristi Huffman. Sarah Wil- liams and Dawn Hall. Index 183 FFA MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Darren Thompson. Lester Flughart, Keith Malone, Amy Riggs, Kelly Bowie, Lyle Dearth, Bill Smith. Shawn Girard, (second) Tom Flash- man. Harold Nichols, Tim Westbrook. Dennis Elliot. Gary Meeks, John Riggs. Jerry Bowie, Mr. Erwin Berry, (back) Matt Nichols, Ron Meeks, Robert Maston, Jay Hashman. David Fetty. Tim Flowers. David Cross, and Jimmy Taylor. MATH CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Mrs. Suzanne Rouse, Mindy Horner, Kelly Kemp. Mickey Finn. Jill Ogdin, Julie Carpenter, Allison James, (second) Emma McCullough, Anne Hatfield, Tanya Renner, Missy Mays, Sara Webb, Jill Riggs, (back) Russell Clovis, Mike Parsons, Jim Gessner. Mike Hayes. Tony Jemison, Dave Trader. Bri- an Clark, and Ken Taylor. Faris, Cathy: 9. 36, 39, 183 Farm Fresh: 161 Farmers Supply: 168 Farson, Angie: 59, 86 Farson. Howard: 67 Farson. Marie: 67 Feller, Debbie: 51, 183 Fetty, David: 59, 99. 130, 144, 184 FFA-FHA: 100, 1 Findley, Jim: 36 Finn. Mickey: 3, 38, 184, 187 First National Bank: 171 Fitzpatrick, Lara: 59, 96. 183, 187 Flanagan. Gary: 51, 116 Flanagan. Tammy: 67, 120, 183 Fleming, Darlyn: 38 Fleming. Denise: 67 Flower Basket: 167 Flowers, April: 51. 183 Flowers, Tim: 51, 184 Fox, Ralph: 59, 189 Food Giant: 168 Football: 114. 115, 116, 117 Fox, Sharon: 38. 123 Frances, Brenda: 59. 99, 183 Freshman B-Ball: 134, 135 Fritts, Patty: 67 Fritts, Raymond: 38, 170, 188 Frye, Jamy: 38, 109. 122. 123 ggg Gainer, Larry: 5, 25 Garner, Lynn: 67, 105 Garrison, Teresa: 59 Gessner, Jim: 18, 19, 20, 52, 54, 109, 130. 132, 133, 184, 187 Gettings, Dave: 79 Giboney. Joyce: 67 Giboney, Pat: 59 Giboney, Paula: 67 Girard, Shawn: 67, 184 Girls Track: 6, 147, 148, 149 Golf: 138. 139 Gorman, Bill: 67 Gorrell, Randy: 59, 187 Gorrell, Robby. 39. 107, 187 Gorrell, Tim: 39, 176 Graduation: 26. 27 Graham. Mack: 68 Gray, Patty: 68 Gregg, Renee: 7, 60, 187 ART CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Diana Campbell, Patty Barnhart, Candi Lloyd. Linda Barnhart, Susan Hughes. Kim Morrison, Marlene Taylor, Lora Polasko, (sec- ond) Brenda Auville. Karen Eddy, Bill Baxter, Tammy Wells, Melissa Homish, Brenda Smith. Connie Stewart. Tina Boley, Amy Lowthcr, Donna Wells, Mrs. Shirley White. 184 Index Grose. Diana: 3. 79, 183 Grove, Eric: 68 hhh H R Block: 168 Haddox, Becky: 60 Hadly, Russ: 128 Hall. Dawn: 52. 78, 183, 187, 188 Hall, Julie: 68 Hall, Lisa: 22. 60. 64, 183, 188 Hall. Michelle: 66, 72, 96 Hall, Randa: 26, 39, 92, 93, 102. 183, 189 Hamilton. Connie: 26, 34. 39, 85, 179, 183 Hamilton, Pam: 22, 75. 86, 87 Hamilton. Angie: 8. 60. 183 Hammett, Sherri: 39 Hanson. Tony: 52. 127 Harding, Dianna: 13. 60, 148, 183 Hardwood Lumber: 156 Harman, Darren: 81, 68, 119 Hartline, Kim: 25, 39, 179 Harris, George: 25 Hashman, Jack: 52, 144 Hashman, Jay: 39, 141, 144, 184 Hashman. Jerry: 68. 144 Hashman, Tom: 60. 144, 184 Hatfield, Anne: 21. 50, 52, 184, 189 Hatfield, Marie: 68. 72, 96, 99 Haught, Greg: 16, 39. 89, 92, 93. 156, 189 Hayes, Maria: 60, 103, 137, 183 Hayes, Michael: 19, 52. 184, 187 Health PHYS. ED.: 98. 99 Hearn. Mike: 52. 116 Hendrickson, Michelle: 13, 60. 64, 146, 148, 183, 188 Hendrickson, Trina: 15. 39 Hcncgar, Jean: 60 Hcnegar, Karen: 27, 39. 148, 183, 188 Hefner. Earl: 87 Hennessey. Tina: 60 Hescht, Brent: 60, 151 Hi-Way Grill: 169 Hoff, Sherri: 19, 52 Hoffs Exxon: 169 Holland, Jennifer: 9. 16, 20. 22, 34. 39,40. 166. 183, 187 Homecoming 8, 9. 10. II Horner. Mindy: 52. 146, 148, 183, 184, 188 Horner. Tina: 68 Hornish, Missy: 60. 184, 187, 188 Hornish, Shelley: 68. 72. 105, 183, 187. 188 Howard, Bill: 73, 75 Huffman, Kristi: 10, 19, 52, 55, 183, 187, 188 Huffman, Roger: 27, 75 Hughart, Jeff: 68, 119, 126, 144 Hughart, Lester: 60, 127, 144, 184 Hughes, Susan: 52. 184, 188 Hupp, Rick: 16, 40, 45, 79. 137. 183 Hyre. Bill: 16. 17. 40, 187 iii lllar. Jennings: 37. 40. 143, 4, 189 Ingram. Becky: 52, 148. 183, 188 Ingram. Brad: 68 Ingram, John: 41, 170, 187 jjj J S Lawn and Garden: 168 James, Allison: 18, 19, 21, 52. 91, 184 Janes, Connie: 60 Janes, Greg: 52, 116 Jcmison, Tony: 18, 19, 52. 83, 184 Jenkcns, Angela: 53 Jenkins, Susie: Jewell, Donna: 68, 188 Jewell. Robin: 68, 125 Jewell, Tom: 41, 127 Jones. Bryan: 60, 116, 151, 187 Jordan. Betty: 73, 188 Jordan, Mike: 68 Jordan, Paige: 59, 60, 130. 132 Jostens: 177 Journalism: 102. 103 Joy Exterminating: 169 Junior, Class Play: 18, 19 JV B-Ball: 132. 133 JV Football: 118, 119 JV Girls B-Ball: 124, 125 kkk Kelley, Les. 41. 94 Kelley, Mary: 69, 148, 183 Kemp. Kelly: 53, 78, 109, 183. 184. 187 Kidder, Max: 60 Kimball, Dan: 69, 127 Kimball, Laura: 69. 188 Kincaid, Brent: 3. 41. 45 Kincaid. Brian: 4. 17.41. 103, 115. 116. 156. 183, 187, 189 Knight, Greg: 69. 187 III Labs: 82, 83 Lamp, Aaron: 53. 116 Lamp, Ivannah: 60. 183 Lamp. Joey: 53 Lamp, Marshall: 60, 139 Lamp, Sharon: 53, 97 Lamp. Vicki: 10, 50.53,93, 103. 162. 183. 187, 189 Lattea, Sara: 30. 41, 179 Leonard, Charles: 75, 187, 190 Lewis. Beth: 60. 64. 148, 183 Lewis, Mae: 75 Lewis. Todd: 53. 116, 150. 151 Linder. Horst: 61 Lis. Reg: 95 Lyod, Candi: 53, 184, 188 Locke. George: 41. 94 Locke, Kim: 61, 8. 183 Long. Barbara: 8, 9, 17. 20, 39. 41. 187. 188 Lowther, Amy: 41. 66, 184 Lowther. Larry: 69 Lucas, Fawn: 69. 106, 187 Lucas. Mindy: 61. 120. 183, 187 Ludford, Bud: 75 mmm McCartney. Missy: 61. 120. 183 McCartney. Wendy: 69. 183. 188 McCullough. Emma: 19. 21,53. 82, 164, 183. 184 McCullough. Rick: 53, 116 McFarland, Joanna: 61 McFarland. Mendy: 41. 179, 183 McFarland. Ronnie: 69 McFarland, Shawn: 61 McFarland, Trish: 9, 17. 27, 39, 41. 42, 179 191 McGee. Beth: 69. 183, 187 McIntyre, Richard: 19. 53 McKnight. John: 61, 116, 130, 151, 153, 176 McKnight, Teresa: 61, 183 Mahaney, JH: 61, 64. 130, 176 Maher, Mary Alice: 66, 69, 89. 120. 183 Maher, Mike: 41. 46. 144 Main Star Oil Co.: 159 Malone. Brian: 42, 108 Malone, Buddy: 5 Index 185 Malone. Gary: 53 Malone. Glenda: 61. 93, 102, 187, 189 Malone. James: 32, 42. 103, 116, 139, 156. 164, 189 Malone. Jerry: 42, 94, 151 Malone. Keith: 184 Malone. Kenny: 61, 86, 142. 144 Malone. Mindy: 25, 42 Malone. Mike: 53. 187 Malone. Patty: 5 Malone. Peggy: 53 Malone. Sheila: 5, 53. 121 Marks, Paula: 61, 187 Marshall, Shawn: 69, 119 Martin, Bruce: 125 Martino, Lisa: 69. 105, 148 Maston, Ann: 75 Maston, Clyde: 24. 42, 46, 83. 115. 116 Maston. Lisa: 42 Maston. Michelle: 69 Maston, Randall: 61 Maston. Robert: 42, 184 Mathews, Chris: 54, 116, 140 Mays, Missy: 54, 184, 187 Meanor, Steve: 144, 183 Meeks. Gary: 61, 144. 184 Meeks. Howard: 42, 138, 139 Meeks. Leigh: 69. 148 Meeks. Ronnie: 61, 68, 184 Mercer, Kay: 69, 70, 120, 148. 187 Mercer, Tony: 61, 144 Methcncy, Karen: 42 Mcthcney, Mary: 70, 188 Metz, David: 43 Metz, Peggy: 54, 148 Miller. Brenda: 13. 62, 183 Miller. Doug: 134 Miller. Rick: 9, 27. 43. 105, 138. 139 Miller. Rob: 9, 40. 44, 85, 139 Miller. Sarah: 62, 183 Miller. TC: 43 Moler. Mike: 62 Moore. Carla: 24. 44. 183 Moore. Tom: 70. 119 Morgan. Phillip: 37, 44, 176 Morningstar, Gracie: 70, 125 Morrell, Mack: 62 Morrison. Kim: 54, 184 Morton, Bcckcy: 70, 91, 106, 187 Mote, Gail: 161 Mole. Jody: 116 Mote, Leslie: 54, 116 Mote, Roddy: 111, 116 Munday. Duane: 63 Munday. Sam: 54 nnn Neely, Kara: 70, 105 Newbrough, April: 54. 179, 184 Ncwbrough, Jason: 70, 119 Newport IGA: 181 Nichols, Harold: 184 Nichols. Jeff: 70. 119 Nichols, John: 128. 130. 132. 144, 151, 116 Nichols, Matt: 62, 184 Nichols, Wayne: 44, 144, 145 ooo O’Blockovich, Debbie: 70, 146, 148 Ogdin. Jill: 19. 20, 50, 184, 187 Ohio Valley Cable: 158 Olds, (Mayor) Art: 7 Oliver, Doug: 62 Opening: 2, 3, 4, 5 Outside Sports: 136, 137 Owens, LceAnn: 62, 76 PPP Parks, John: 9. 44, 144 Parsons, Becky: 70 Parsons, Gregg: 70. 78 Parsons. Ken: 54. 62, 129, 130. 132, 133. 151. 187 Parsons, Kim: 13, 183, 187 Parsons. Mike: 44, 184. 151. 179, 46 Parsons, Paul: 5. 187 Parsons, Robert: 54 Payne, Curtis: 70, 105, 144 Payne, Jodi: 70, 86 Payne, Wayne: 70 People Divider: 30, 31 Perry. Phyllis: 54, 99 Phillips, Kim: 54. 179 Phillips Pharmacy: 158 Pinkerton. Cindy: 70, 91 Pinkerton, Nora: 62, 183 Pittsburgh Process: 165 Play Preparation: 20. 21 Pleasants County Insurance Agency: 180 Polasko, John: 68, 70. 134, 135, 187, 191 Polasko, Lora: 18, 54, 184 Poling. Steve: 9. 44 Pollock. Cathy: 44. 109 Powell. Franklin: 70. 139 Powell, Joe: 70 Powell. Phyllis: 62, 103, 146, 148, 183, 189 Prigga, Betty: 85 Prom: 22, 23 Proscuting Attorney: 161 PRT: 84, 85 Putnam, Betsy: 72, 75 rrr Rea, Janet: 22, 75, 187 Rea, Jerry: 75, 144 Rcckard, Barbara: 22. 75, 80, 107 Renner, Jeff: 70. 119, 134, 135, 151 Renner, Tanya: 54, 179. 183, 184 Required Classes: 78, 79 Richardson. Lucy: 62. 188 Riggs, Amy: 10, 62. 184 Riggs. Henry: 70 Riggs. Jill: 2, 55, 162, 179, 184, 187 Riggs, John: 62, 184 Riggs, Phillip: 55 Robertson, Doug: 71, 105 Robinson. Bill: 49, 55, 87 Roden, Liz: 59, 62. 120. 183 Roten, Kim: 148 Ross. Deanna: 9. 26, 39, 44. 179, 183. 187 Rouse, David: 71, 119, 139, 187 Rouse, Suzanne: 75, 184, 187 Roush, Gary: 108 Royal Crown C.: 167 Ruckle, Wendy: 55, 183 Runnion, Jeff: 40, 44. 151 Rupert, Dan: 187 Rutherford, Jeanne: 71, 187 Ryan, Tom: 71, 119 sss SAMCO: 177 Sams, Tom: 44, 116 Satterfield, Greg: 44 Col. Charles Savedge: 102 Scadden, Tammy: 55, 183 Senior Class Play: 16, 17 Senior Feature: 28, 29 Setola, Kim: 45 Settle. Glen: 63 Settle, Gloria: 55, 183, 188 Shcaron, John: 63 Shepler, Sherri: 17, 45, 192 Shingleton, Randy: 45 Shingleton, Bill: 55 Shouldis’: 170 Shull, Dan: 45 Shultz, John: 51, 55, 145, 144 186 Index SURVIVORS CLUB MEMBERS IN- Hyrc. (back) Paul Parsons. John Ingram. Dan CLUDE (from) Mr. Charles Leonard, Randy Rupert, Bill Bailey and Mike Malone. Gorrcll, Mike Courtney. Rob Gorrcll, Bill Sigler, Charlotte: 71, 105, 148, 188 Sigler, Jessie: 3, 43, 45, 85, 97, 179 Sigler, Natalie: 63. 183 Sigler, Phillip: 45 Sigler, Teresa: 71 Simmons, Connie: 71, 188 Simmons, Dan: 25, 27 Simonton, JR: 26, 45, 62, 97, 144 Simonton, Scott: 63 Skinner, Brenda: 71 Skinner, Lori: 3. 45. 179, 187 Skinner, Vera: 55 Smith, Bill: 184 Smith. Brenda: 63, 8. 183, 184 Smith, Burl: 25 Smith, Charles: 3, 11, 24. 25. 27, 64, 74 Smith, Cristina: 55 Smith, Jimmy: 71, 81, 119. 151, 152 Smith, Kelly: 40. 46, 148, 179 Smith. Lynn: 71, 188 Smith. Mike: 9, 14, 46. 115, 116, 127 Smith, Missy: 71, 125 Smith, Scottic: 71 Smith. Stacy: 63, 187, 188 Smith. Taffy: 63, 64. 148 Smith, Tim: 42. 46 Smith. Vicki: 71 Smith's Gas Station: 164 Snider, Charlie: 71 Snivel), David: 46 Snivel), Teresa: 61, 63. 93. 103. 183. 189 Snyder, Erie: 47, 79. 83, 91, 170, 183 Sparks. Misty: 55, 188 Special Education: 86, 87 Speidel, Brian: 55, 89, 130, 144 Spirit: 14, 15 Sports Divider: 110, 111 Stafford. Terri: 63 Stanley, JD: 71 State Farm: 158. 159 Steele, Joann: 9 Steele, Penny: 55. 179, 184, 188 Steele, Richard: 47 Steele. Robin: 63 Stemple. Ginger: 72, 148. 187, 188 Stemple, Joy: 72. 148. 188 Stewart. Charlie: 84 Stewart, Connie: 63, 183. 184 Stewart, Jill: 37. 47. 109. 164. 183, 187 Stewart, Karen: 47 Stewart, Sheryl: 55 Student Life Divider: 7 Stull. Charles: 63. 86 Surface Banana Co.: 58 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB MEM- BERS INCLUDE (front) Mrs. Janet Rea, Kim Parsons, B.J. Jones, Tammie Davis, (sec- ond) Dave Rouse, Greg Knight, Mike Hayes, Brian Kincaid. Mickey Finn. Joe Blauser, Missy Mays, Tina Dunigan, Shelly Homish, Julie Carpenter, Sara Webb, (third) Deanna STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS IN- CLUDE (front) Jim Gessner, Jennifer Hol- land, Barb Long. Mrs. Suzanne Rouse, (sec- ond) B.J. Jones, Ken Parsons, Deanna Ross, Julie Carpenter. Denise Davis. Brian Connon. Max White. Brian Barnhart, Brian Kincaid. Ross, Jennifer Holland. Lori Skinner, Karen Henegar, Ginger Stemple, Glenda Malone. Jill Ogdin. Kelly Kemp, Dawn Hall, Vicki Lamp, Kristi Huffman, (fourth) Melissa Hornish. Kristi Barnard, Paula Marks. Renee Gregg. Becky Morton, Kay Mercer, Beth McGee, Mindy Lucas, Fawn Lucas, and Karl Clay. John Polasko, Ken Taylor, (back) Kara Deem. Jill Riggs. Paula Marks, Vicki Lamp, Lara Fitzpatrick. Jeanne Rutherford, Stacey Smith. Kristi Huffman, Theresa Bailey, Laverne Cox and Jill Stewart. Index 187 ttt Tackett. Ronnie: 72 Tackett. Tammy: 63 Tawney. Jack: 47, 139, 164, 189, 191 Taylor. Billy: 72 Taylor, Duane: 52, 115, 116 Taylor, Jimmy: 144, 145, 184 Taylor. Ken: 19, 20. 50. 79. 112. 143. 144. 184. 187 Taylor, Marlene: 49, 184, 188 Taylor, Steve: 4, 5. 43, 47, 109. 112, 144 Taylor. Susan: 72 Taylor, Teddy: 47 Taylor, Troy: 65, 72 Taylor. Vince: 116. 118, 151 Taylor. Wade: 19, 91, 93, 189 Templeton, Diana: 63 Templeton, Jeff: 47, 127, 142, 144 Templeton. Pam: 15. 48, 179 Thompson, Darren: 63, 92 Track: 142, 3, 144, 145 Trader. Beverly: 183, 188 Trader. David: 127. 184 Triplett Bros.: 166 Trips: 92, 93 VVV Varsity B-Ball: 128, 129, 130. 131 Varsity Girls B-Ball: 122. 123, 124. 125 Varsity Football: 114. 115, 116, 117 Vienna Florsit: 176 Vaughan. Stacey: 72 Venderlic. Denny: 116, 151 VO-AG: 100. 101 Vogue Swift Cleaning: 176 Volin. Mark: 128 WWW Wratson. Millie: 108 Walker. David: 72 Walker, Veronica: 147, 148, 179 W'ard. Billy: 86 Warren, Mark: 35, 48, 79, 188. 189 Webb, Mike: 74. 151 Webb. Sara: 19, 21.24, 93. 183. 184. 187. 189 Weber. Eddie: 13,116. 130.131.139.151. 139, 176 Weber. Helen: 74, 75 Weekly, Chris: 72, 119. 144 Weekly, Tom: 72 YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS IN- Auville, (back) Billie Winland. Lucy Richard- CLUDE (front) Marlene Taylor, Donna son. Wanda Cross, Katie Campbell. Tammy Wells, Candi Lloyd, Susan Hughes, Brenda Smith, Connie Simmons, and Misty Sparks. KEY CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Mrs. Jody Cunningham, Libby Doty, Barb Long, Allison James, Curt Duer, (second) Mike Hayes, Leigh Meeks. Kara Deem. Dawn Hall, Michelle Hendrickson, Ginger Stemple, Mindy Horner, (back) Joy Stemple, Brian Connon. Mark Warren, Raymond Fritts, Bob Buck, and Stacey Smith. FHA MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Candi Lloyd, Lucy Richardson, Beverly Trader, Becky Ingram, Kristi Huffman, Miss Betty Jordan, (second) Barbara Dearth, Connie Sim- mons. Patty Barnhart. Lisa Hall, Melissa Hor- nish. Wendy McCartney. Shelly Hornish. Glo- ria Settle. Penny Steele, (back) Mary Methcny, Charlotte Sigler, Lynn Smith, Laura Kimball, Donna Jewell. Marlene Taylor. Don- na Wells, Susan Hughes, and Karen Bowie. 188 Index ARGUS STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Andy Clovis, (second) Anne Hatfield, Theresa Bailey, Vicki Lamp, Leslie Elliott. Brenda Cox, (back) Phyllis Powell, James Ma- lone, Mark Warren, Jennings Illar, Jack Taw- ney and Diana Campbell. Wells, Donna: 184, 188 Wells, Robynn: 72, 161 Wells, Tammy: 161, 184 West. Phil: 116, 127 West Virginia Telephone: 180 Westbrook. Angie: 72 Westbrook, Carey: 72 Westbrook. Carla: 67, 72 Westbrook, Michelle: 148. 149, 183 Westbrook, Tim: 184 Western Auto: 166 Wherry, David: 9 White, Bradon: 160 White, Max: 68, 72, 119, 139, 187 White. Shirley: 75. 157. 161, 184 Wiblin. Howard: 75, 148 Williams, Ruth: 48 Williams, Sarah: 18, 19 Wilson, Dave: 153 Wilson. Julie: 72, 148 W'ilson. Rick: 128, 130, 151. 152 Winland, Bill: 48. 83, 188 Winland, Denise: Winland, Scott: 48 Wise. Robert: 48 Wolfe, Erin: 183 Wrestling: 126, 127 Wright, Erie: 72. 119, 144 Wright, Jason: 48, 144, 145 Wyckoff, Stacy: 140 yyy Yeager, Joey: 116 Yoho, Janice: 20, 75 Yopp. Krista: 22, 75. 189 ZZZ Zepora’s Quilt Shop: 162 Zide's Sport Shop: 180 Zinn. Dean: 68, 72 Webb, (back) Wade Taylor. Ralph Fox, Greg Haught, Mark Warren. James Malone, Rus- sell Clovis, and Mrs. Krista Yopp. P G STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Teresa Snively, Andy Clovis, Theresa Bailey, Glenda Malone, (second) Brian Kincaid, Vicki Lamp, Randa Hall. Anne Hatfield, Sara think that teachers don’t always appreciate how good the students at SMHS are. This school is super compared to most schools in the nation.’ — Bill Brizendine Our view of the valley Throughout the year the various aspects of school life impressed themselves differently on each pair of eyes that witnessed them. Everyday brought with it sights, views, and opinions that shaped the school, as well as, the lives of students and teachers, individually. Classroom material presented opinions that some students accepted and others merely studied. Though not always obeyed, school policies were basically understood and followed by students. While some might have felt a slight pang of disappoint- ment at seeing the seniors capture the first place prize in the Homecoming Float competition, members of that class obviously did not. To junior class thespians, memo- ries of flubbed lines or faulty props may rekindle a spark of embarrassment, but for the audience they recall the hu- mor in the situation. AFTER LEAVING WHEN I WAS TWELVE, I always wanted to return to my native state, remarked Mr. Charles Leonard, Biology instructor. Mr. Leonard makes his way to the teacher's lounge for a few moments of relaxation. 190 Closing JOURNALISM. I LIKE IT. I learned some- thing that may help later. commented second year student Jack Tawney. During class. Jack concentrates on a worksheet assignment. A DAY WITHOUT MUSIC is worse than a day without sunshine, according to choir in- structor and attendance director, Mr. Dan All- man. Mr. Allman ponders over the plan of the upcoming spring concert. “I LIKE THE FLAG CORP A LOT. I had fun. but also learned a lot. like routines and especially responsibility. expressed senior Trish McFarland. Members of the flag corp march in the Oil and Gas Festival Parade on September 19. Closing 191 iving here all my life, I have experienced not only the scenic beauty of the Ohio Valley, but the beauty of the people and the schools as well’ — Andy Clovis, senior Our view . . . Graduation in May brought with it mixed emotions, not only for those watching the ceremonies, but for the graduates as well. Tearful eyes clashed with joyous smiles as graduates said their final farewells to the school. One thing, however, was seen the same by all the eyes in the school despite the differences. Students and faculty mem- bers alike perceived that the events they viewed at the school, as well as the opinions they had of those events, would actu- ally become a part of them for the rest of their lives. They, however, may or may not have visualized the fact that as their lives interacted with the Mid-Ohio Valley, their views of that valley actually became a part of it. BURSTING WITH SPIRIT, the senior class Shcpler, The thuses are an opportunity for expresses their enthusiasm for the upcoming students to show their spirit of competition, as Blue Devil game. As stated by senior Sherri well as the pride they feel for SMHS. 9 192 Closing Our view of the valley Purpi e Gold Staff Editor-in-Chief: Randa Hall Copy Editor: Andy Clovis Student Life Editors: Anne Hatfield, Vicki Lamp People Editors: Greg Haught, Glenda Malone, Teresa Snivels Academics Editors: Wade Taylor, Sara Webb Athletics Editors: Russell Clovis, Brian Kincaid, Mark War- ren Business Manager: Theresa Bailey Photographers: Russell Clovis, Brenda Cox, Ralph Fox, Jen- nings Illar, John Shultz, Jack Tawney, Jeff Templeton, Mark Warren Index: Greg Haught Contributors: Diana Campbell, Jennings Illar, James Malone, David Mays, Fred Travis, Oracle Printing Office Advisor: Krista Anderson Yopp Herff Jones Representative: Ron Boram Jr.