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

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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

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 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

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