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

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“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

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 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

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“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.