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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1984 volume:

Talk of the Town Purple Gold 1984 Volume 66------------- St. Marys High School— 002 Second Street---- St. Marys-, WV 26170-- A ft STARTING FORWARD KEVIN WRIGHT docs push-ups in Fitness and Conditioning. Kevin, who aver- aged 20.5 points per game, was part of the freshmen basketball team that ended with a seasonal record of 7-7. A CROWD FAVORITE in the band halftime show is the percus- sion section. The snare line com- bined visuals and rhythm to create a musical atmosphere. pm Inside talk Opening 1 Student Life 6 People 30 Academics 82 Sports 114 City 158 Index 184 Closing 190 THE WOOD SHOP prepares stu- dents for jobs in the community. Rick McCullough masters the use of the radial arm saw. 2 Opening Talk of the town Big city support fop small town TRAVIS GORRELL hugs the stuffed monkey given to him by Glo- ria Seattle after the Psychology class sponsored Christmas party held for local children. Big towns and cities had their rock and symphony concerts, Broadway plays, and the ballet. Since St. Marys was far removed from major cultural centers, it relied on other sources for entertainment. Our small things appealed to our community as big things appealed to ----------------------- metropolitan areas. Life in a small town was close knit. Most of the community revolved around one central point. Located along the Ohio River, SMHS was the only high school in Pleasants County. Consisting of 557 students, faculty and staff, the school held the loyalty of the entire town. With the crowds at school activities, it proved that the community supported the school. Students and community combined helped set a record at the home-opener for the highest attendance at a girls’ basketball game. When the band traveled to the Athens Marching Invitational, a mass of purple and gold pom-pons waved from the stands. IN THE FALL, football is the talk of St. Marys. All-Stale senior quar- terback Roddy Mote and senior tight-end Tim Butcher watch as cheerleaders generate enthusiasm for the Homecoming game. AT THE REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET, Devil team members compete against the area’s best runners. The team developed a faithful town following who accom- panied them to many contests. 4 Opening Talk of the Town Big city pride in a small school “At this point in time I feel that SMHS is one of the best schools in the nation. The students do well in classes and they have the kind of close relationship with the faculty and community that I feel is necessary to make a school run smoothly,” stated Principal Charles Smith. The community obviously felt the same pride as Smith. Community enthusiasm ranged from helping raise money for the band to capacity attendance at the Sports and Scholarship dinners. Their support was not wasted. SMHS met their expectations by having consistently high standardized testing - results and turning out capable graduates through the POPS program. Most of the people of the community - were alumni allowing the school to continue being an influence on their lives. Because of the community support, admiration, and - bond with the school, SMHS was the TALK OF THE TOWN. ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST FEATURES of the Homecoming week, the junior clowns lead the stu- dent body in spirited cheers. SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT KEN TAYLOR hefts the thuse award, the spirit doll, to the approv- al of senior class president Vicki Lamp. The thuses on the football field made enough noise that neigh- boring townspeople came to watch. Opening 5 — Talk about TUDENT SMHS is the ’spice’ of town life Homecoming. The Art Club Variety Show. Parades. Plays. Concerts. Graduation. All are fun and bittersweet activities that bring the school together. But not only do these activities serve as a unifying force for the school, they bring the community and the school closer. Few could imagine Homecoming without community participation. From the athletic boosters who gave out programs, to people who drove sports cars for the Belle candidates, to citizens who cheered the band in the Homecoming parade, community support was pivitol to Homecoming success. Community involvement in school activities culminated in graduation, when the town turned out en masse to bid farewell to the graduating seniors. Each school activity supported by the town is a sign that the community will continue to support the school and that we will remain the TALK OF THE TOWN. DURING FLOAT BUILDING WEEK Tammy Scadden twists tis- sues to decorate the senior entry in the Homecoming parade. THE MEMBERS OFTHE SENIOR CLASS, noted for their consistently high spirit, display their championship thusc-winning enthusiasm at the Spirit Week pep rally. The community mirrored the seniors’ support for the basketball team by filling the gym to capacity at each home game. AU_ Ul£. events combined It was not the same as “Miss America Pageant or the “Super Bowl” or the “Rose Parade , but it was special to us. Home- coming was the biggest night of the football sea- son and one of the most important weeks of the school year. Homecoming meant make it memorable From float build- ing to the crown- ing of the Belle, Homecoming be- came unforgetta- ble as spirit soared high. something different to ev- eryone. Since it was the first big event of the school year, more people got involved. It was a time when the alumni returned home to visit and remem- ber past Homecomings, and a time when the com- munity and school worked together to make Home- coming better than the year before. Students and faculty spent a week preparing for Friday of Homecom- ing Week. Students worked on floats, decided who should be Belle, and prepared for the big week- end. During the parade the floats were judged by members of the Garden Club. The floats were po- sitioned around the field for the thuse and the foot- ball game. At the thuse juniors were announced first place winners with the theme “Eagle McMuffin . They won S25 for their efforts. Sec- ond place winners, the freshmen, won $15 for their float, “Breakfast of Champions”. Excitement built through the day as stu- dents waited for the pa- rade and thuse. Last min- ute touch-ups were done on floats after they were brought from their build- ing locations to the park- ing lot. Parade Marshall Kevin Buzzard directed all entries to their correct positions. At 1:45 p.m. students were dismissed for the afternoon activi- ties. The Marching Devils led the parade through town and back to the school. Following the band were class floats. Belle candidates, and their escorts, class mem- bers, and school officials. AFTER BEING CROWNED “Belle of St. Marys”, Tina Dun- nfgan talks to escort Steve Meanor on Homecoming night. GREETING THE CROWD is Bill Baxter, a member of the ju- nior class Clown Club. The clowns participated in Home- coming. the Christmas parade. Psychology Christmas party and Special Olympics during the school year. 8 Homecoming MEMBERS OF THE HOME- COMING COURT ARE (front) Lyndsey Arnett. Craig Eddy, (second) Tina Dunigan, Kristi Huffman. Jill Riggs. Vicki Lamp, Lora Polasko, (back) Steve Meanor, Pat Bills, Steve Baffic. Ken Taylor and Gary Flanagan. HOMECOMING FOOT- crowd to Imlay Field. At half- pense for the announcement of BALL GAME brought a large time the audience waited in sus- the Belle. Homecoming 9 All thp thuse S ± l L L f I Having big home and “ away crowds at Friday p- )p yj f o ni8ht’s 8ame led to tre- w k t'fil tj mendous competition on the field. Homecoming wihi viarl can t always bc perfecl- LUrrlUL rlctl The Devils played the make it memorable Following the parade was an outdoor thuse. Each class competed for the spirit stick and the spirit doll. The spirit stick for the class that shows the most spirit throughout the week was won by the juniors. The seniors won the spirit doll for showing the most spirit during the Magnolia Blue Eagles at Imlay Field, but as fate sometimes plans it, the Devils lost 34-6. Candidates for Belle were chosen on October 3, two weeks before Home- coming. Tina Dunigan was announced Belle after a brief introduction at halftime. Just like a county fair, Homecoming was a week used to make money. Sophomores, not to break tradition, sold popcorn. Tri-Hi-Y sold pepperoni rolls. Miss Pam Hamil- ton's special education classes sold candied ap- ples to make money for a trip to Washington D.C. The band patrons, who ran the concession stand, sold hot dogs, pop, and candy. For a small town our Homecoming was consid- ered something big. Be- cause it meant something to everyone in a special way, it made it become something to talk about. ON A SUNNY HOMECOM- parade back to the high school ING DAY the band prepares to for a thuse. play “El Toro” as they lead the 10 Homecoming ALL DECKED OUT for west- ern day is Mr. Larry Gainer. ROLLING ALONG THE PA- RADE ROUTE, the juniors’ winning float “Eagle MeMuf- fin depicts an eagle on a bun. ON HOMECOMING NIGHT, crown-bearer Craig Eddy and his father Roger Eddy prepare for the crowning of the Belle. AFTER SPENDING LONG HOURS making candied ap- ples. Billy Ward and Randall Maston sell them to raise money for a trip to Washington. Homecoming 11 AFTER AN EXHAUSTING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. Te- resa Snively relaxes by sleeping. JUNIOR J.H. MAHANE SPENDS some time searchir for a record in National Recoi Mart. 12 Weekends RODNEY GASPERS EN- JOYS shopping in a local town store. Ben Franklin, over his weekend break. NESTOR AGUDELO, a for- eign exchange student, plays a card game over the weekend with senior Michael Hayes and freshman Marla Hayes. ________A weekend retreat from the The school week last five days but the two day week- ends are jam- packed with ac- tivities the stu- dents and faculty enjoy It was the first day of school and everyone was glad to be back. Students were excited about seeing old friends, being involved in school related activi- ties, and eager to learn new things. rat race Soon their excitement turned into everyday rou- tine. A couple months passed and some students were ready for summer vacation. The only thing that kept students sane was weekends. The most pop- ular ways to spend week- WORK1NG AT HER FAM- ILY'S store, senior Tammy Scaddcn assists weekend shop- per Phyllis Powell select a pair of jeans. JUNIOR DIANA CAMP- BELL TRIES her luck at bowl- ing with the rest of the journal- ism staff at Emerson Bowling Lancs. ends were going out for pizza, and roller skating. Perhaps the favorite pas- time of all was sleeping. Weekends provided a break from the daily rou- tine of school. They gave a time for yourself. On weekends I watch television and read,” re- marked Jeanne Ruther- ford. Gracie Morningstar gave her thoughts on the weekends by saying, “I spend my time on week- ends with my family. I like to ride horses in my spare time. I don’t think I could stand going to school everyday.” While most people en- joyed the time off, others enjoyed being busy all the time. School was to them a source of relaxation. “I spend my weekends playing basketball. Also, 1 have a log cabin on Mid- dle Island Creek and 1 go there and spend time,” said Mr. Charles Smith, principal. “I like being at school. Sometimes on the weekends 1 miss school,” Mr. Smith continued. Weekends 13 PMA makes spirit The positive atti- tude reigns su- preme during spirit week as stu- dents compete for the spirit doll, spirit stick, and the chain link and wall contests “PMA (positive mental attitude), PMA, we have got that PMA. All we need is a little time to sparkle and shine.” This was one of the cheers that was chanted throughout the year. The theme of the cheer went along with the POPS program. Positive mental attitude helped keep spirit high and thuses loud. Spirit Week, February 27-March 2, gave stu- dents a chance to support the basketball team. Monday students wore hats to show their spirit. Tuesday school was can- celled due to bad weather. Punk day was celebrated on Wednesday. Some people went all out wear- ing sunglasses, hair fa- shioned to stick out, and mismatched clothing. Thursday students re- laxed a little and were permitted to wear sweat- suits. Friday most of the students were attired in various shades of purple and gold. Friday afternoon a thuse was held in the gym. The cheerleaders had sold chain links and classes had made signs and hung them on their assigned walls. At the thuse seniors succeeded in winning the chain link contest and were awarded $75.19. The juniors won the wall contest. Seniors also won the spirit doll and suc- ceeded in winning the spirit stick. Spirit was not only felt during Spirit Week. The cheerleaders sponsored three thuses during the football season and two thuses during basketball season. “Thuses help raise spirit and hopefully get more people to come to the game and cheer on the team,” stated sophomore JV cheerleader Fawn Lu- cas. sparkle and shine 14 Spirit Week � AFTER BEING AN- NOUNCED A donkey basket- ball queen candidate, Steve Canterbury gets a congratula- tory hug from candidate John Mike Nichols. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS PERFORM a mount which they used for competition in front of the student body. HEAD CHEERLEADER LORA POLASKO pauses to catch her breath during the afternoon thuse. AFTER WINNING THE SPIRIT DOLL several seniors applaud their success. Spirit Week 15 HELPING TO MAKE the Christmas season bright, the Concert Choir presented the an- nual Singing Christmas Tree December 17. SENIOR APRIL NEW- BROUGH, junior Angie Farson and Mrs. Debbie Frederick put their child care skills to use en- tertaining the children at the PRT's annual Halloween party. 16 Holidays Holiday spirit evident through ‘Holidays are fun because you get to celebrate. When you have some- thing in common to celebrate, there is a special close- ness,’ said Sarah Williams Early on the morning of December 21 you were awakened by the alarm. Stumbling out of bed, you followed your morning routine. You splashed wa- ter on your face, got a drink of water, took a shower and finally brushed your teeth. Suddenly, you came to the realization that this was December 21, the first day of Christmas break. All of the effort was wasted, but it felt good to sink back into your warm bed. Holidays throughout the year were a source of fun for students, not only at home on the holidays, but preparing for the holi- days at school. Evidence of the students enthusi- asm was witnessed at Halloween when they participated in the neigh- borhood trick-or-treat. Then there was the annu- al Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly where various club members demon- strated their talents. On Valentine’s Day many girls received flowers from their boyfriends. At home the students spent time doing the more traditional things that went with each holiday. Carving a turkey or trim- ming the tree were only a few of the activities. The holidays provided the stu- dents with memories that would be cherished for many years after. student activities MISS PAM HAMILTON CELEBRATES Thanksgiving in a traditional way by carving a turkey for the Special Education dinner. HELEN CARL BUYS A CHANCE from Quest student Missy Mays for a Mother's Day Cake donated by Special Educa- tion. BUSILY DECORATING A SMALL Christmas tree in the journalism room is Anne Hat- field. Holidays 17 ANNE HATFIELD FACES an angry barrage of accusations from Wade Taylor, Jill Riggs, and Tony Jemison as to the whcrc-abouts of the band instru- ments. AFTER RECEIVING THE NEWS she won't be given the lead in the school play. Rhonda, portrayed by Jill Ogdin, leaves no doubt about here attitude to- wards the decision. Broken vases[ lead to Every once in a while people have the privilege to escape reality. Maybe they go to an amusement park, watch a movie, or just plain daydream. Senior class play mem- bers escaped by becoming classroom chaos Biting their nails, pacing the floor, the actors finally conquered their fears as the cur- tain opened their characters. Whether they were the frustrated Miss Brooks, the all im- portant school principal, or the unhappy band di- rector, each actor became someone new. They helped themselves and the audience move to a differ- ent time and place. All the worries of the present DISCUSSING AN ENGLISH (Jane) is Anne Hatfield (Miss composition with Sara Webb Brooks). were erased temporarily. The senior class play was written by Christo- pher Sergei and was called Our Miss Brooks. It was about Miss Brooks, a high school English teacher and the many problems she faced when she was forced into directing the senior class play. For in- stance, when she was casting the play she had to make the choice between the poor acting of the school board president’s snobbish daughter, Rhonda, or the realistic performance of the sweet unassuming Jane. Broken vases, hidden band instru- ments, and appendicitis added to the hilarity of the play. In January the seniors began rehearsing to per- form their play. One re- hearsal on Saturday was interrupted by a fire alarm and the thespians were forced to evacuate into a snowstorm. The crew was called upon to collect empty wine bottles, paint flats, and to do the lighting. The crew consisted of Mindy Horner, John Riggs, Marie Hatfield, and SMHS graduates David Snively and Troy Snyder. The play was di- rected by Mrs. Ann Brad- field and by student direc- tor Vicki Lamp. 18 Senior Class Play THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY cast for Our Miss Brooks includes (front) Dawn Hall, Ju- lie Carpenter, Mike Hayes, Jill Riggs, Vicki Lamp, Sara Webb, Anne Hatfield (back) Jim Gessner, Mindy Horner, Tony Jcmison, Missy Mays, Lora Po- lasko. Greg Cornell, Ken Taylor. Sherri Hoff, and Kevin Buzzard. WAITING TENSELY FOR THE PLAY LOST HORIZON to begin are Kelly Kemp, Mike Hayes, Jill Ogdin, and Lora Po- lasko. Senior Class Play 19 ED WEBER STANDS WAIT- Poisons, knives, and guns make i “Murder Jason Sum- mers,” was one of the many lines from the ju- nior class play DON E TO DEATH, by Fred Carmi- cheal. The juniors pre- sented the unusual mys- tery play on April 13 and 14. Five authors tried to 1 murder Five washed-up mystery writers, a twisted mystery plot, heroes and vi I lians from the past 50 years, and murders occuring right and left make it DONE TO DEATH work together to create as Jason Summers said, “stories of suspense, in- trigue, and murder. A se- ries rivaled by none in the history of television. MT Studio hired them to write a series of mystery shows. But the authors, each with their own style of writing, had a hard time coming up with a plot. MT Studio took the authors to the island. Vul- tures Vault, where the famous pirate. Red Beard, had lived to take pictures of the authors of the island. When the au- thors finally arrived, Ja- son Summers, the emcee fell out of the closet dead, and the writers then had their plot. The play was double casted because of the interest of the junior class. Each cast did an evening performance and part of each cast did the Friday afternoon perfor- mance. Students and people from the community helped in the play. Com- munity people loaned some props needed for the set and students partici- pated in lighting, sound effects, and makeup. ING for his wife to turn on the stage lights. DOING A JACK CLUB scene, Ed Weber holds Sarah Miller and Leslie Elliot saying It was just another day. AFTER MEETING. LARA FITZPATRICK and Sarah Miller discuss some of the many books they have written. 20 Junior Class Play THE FIVE WASHED-UP Lara Fitzpatrick. Bob Buck. to think up a mystery plot for the mystery writers. J.H. Mahaney, Sarah Miller, and Ed Weber try TV show. ED WEBER FINDS Scott Si- monton, the first victim, with a knife in his back, stored in the closet. IN AN imagination scene. J.H Mahaney. the mad scientist, ask the girl to marry him. Junior Class Play 21 SPENDING SOME TIME to- gether, Steve Mcanor and Angie Hammett enjoy the warmth of a Spring day. ED WEBER TAKES ADVAN- TAGE of the warm weather with a game of streetball. After the “Winter Blues” many people be- gan to get spring fever, but it looked like spring was going to be late. On the calendar spring came 11 VO O on March 20, but in St. I Marys no one could tell. Winter Blues Spring fever ‘Spring means that winter is fi- nally over and it is time for the sun- shine. Winter is so cold, it is a relief for spring to ar- rive,’ commented Maria Hayes The day was very cold and windy and it seemed that winter was going to wear out its welcome again this year. When spring finally ar- rived, the Bradford Pear trees started to bloom in the front of the school and the grass turned from brown to green. Frequent- ly after it warmed up, stu- dents and teachers went outside during their lunch periods to sit, walk around the track, or soak up the sun. The gym classes started going outside to play soft- ball, tennis, and Reese- Auxier ball. The school got warm towards the end of school and many of the teachers opened up their windows to cool down the rooms. Sometimes the opened windows became annoying because of the noise from the Custodians mowing the lawn and loud trucks passing the school. Students also changed their wardrobes to accom- modate the hot weather. Some students purchased new spring clothes. Spring sports were in season and people had a variety of things to choose from for after school ac- tivities. Students began practicing for spring sports early to get in shape. Students began looking for summer employment to make spending money or for college, while other people prepared to go on vacation. When spring finally got here, students and faculty were ready. Spring made our school year end on a happy note. 22 Spring WHILE EATING SOME CHIPS, Carol Morton enjoys the sun and takes some time-out to rest from school during her lunch break. ENJOYING THEIR LAST SCHOOL day, seniors Vicki Lamp. Roddy Mote, David Trader, and Jill Riggs relax and talk about the days events. RALPH FOX GOES FULL FORCE against an opponent at the Belmont tennis court. FRESHMAN ANGIE EFAW “catches some rays” on a warm spring day. Spring 23 AS THE MUSIC SLOWS, couples crowd the dance floor with heavenly thoughts of a dream that will last forever. ALTER BEING CROWNED prom king and queen, Chris Mathews and Sarah Williams take a moment to smile at the crowd. AMY RIGGS AND TIM GORRELL select food from the various trays during the prom banquet. The banquet was held prior to the dance and the light show. 24 Junior — Senior Prom Lights fog, and music_ add Junior-Senior Prom went on into the night with the dream going on forever “The juniors wanted to give the seniors a very special memorable prom, and I think that we ac- complished our goal. Ev- eryone involved was very pleased with the outcome of the event,” stated Diana Campbell, junior class president. The Ju- nior-Senior prom was held April 7 at the Hotel Lafayette. The theme of the prom was “The dream goes on forever.” The prom featured Crisco’s Power Express. This was the first time that a light show was used for the prom. The group supplied the music and entertain- ment for the evening. Del- mar Tri-Studios took the prom pictures. Blue glass- es displaying the theme were given as favors. A buffet style dinner was served from 7-8 p.m. where people chose from platters of food. The Gourmet Cooking class provided decorated cakes for dessert. A prom king and queen were chosen by the junior class. Chris Mathews and Sarah Williams were crowned during the dance. Sarah commented, It was shocking for one thing. But being prom queen is something that every little girl dreams about.” “1 had a great time at the prom and 1 think the juniors did a wonderful job in putting it together here, commented senior Dawn Hall. Junior Scott Simonton stated, It was a truly memorable even- ing. 1 think the juniors worked well together to make the prom special. Junior Angie Hammett remarked. “The juniors put on a well organized prom. to a great prom SENIORS SCOTT CAMP- BELL and Vera Skinner enjoy dancing to Crisco's Power Ex- press at the junior-senior prom. JUNIORS PAULA MARKS and John McKnighl relax and talk after finishing some snacks. Junior — Senior Prom f'x ■ Class sermon prepares Most people did not re- alize the preparation that went into graduation. Having senior pictures taken, ordering caps and gowns, and practicing marching to “Pomp and Circumstance” were only seniors for future After 12 years of school, graduating seniors re- ceive advice from speaker Charles Pugh a few of the ways seniors prepared. Seniors also started to prepare themselves men- tally for graduation by be- coming aware of the many activities that they would never take part in again. Senior band mem- bers were heard saying, “This is your last football game performance.” Sen- ior track members said, “This is our last Gazette Relay.” The final step toward graduation was the bac- calaureate sermon. Evan- gelist Charles Pugh from the Waverly Church of Christ gave the sermon on “Staying on the Right Road in Life.” In it he gave advice to the seniors to prepare them for the future. He urged them to look to God for the an- swers to the many battles they would face. Now the only thing left for the sen- iors to do was to take part in commencement exer- cises. CO-VALEDICTORIAN JIM GESSNER speaks on believing in yourself. AFTER TWELVE YEARS OF HARD work, Tina Dunigan, Scarlctl Danielson and Tanya Renner congratulate each other with hugs and smiles. 26 Graduation SPEAKING TO THE their goals is co-valedictorian GRADUATES about having Dave Trader, high ideals and reaching for RECEIVING A HUG FROM FRIEND Emma McCullough is co-valedictorian Sara Webb. At the commencement exercises, Sara spoke to the seniors about enthusiasm. AFTER THE COMMENCE- MENT EXERCISES. Roddy Mote, Gary Flanagan and Scar- lett Danielson take a moment to rcminscc. CO-VALEDICTORIAN MIKE HAYES states his ideas for success in his speech to the seniors. SENIORS BRENDA BIRK- HIMER and Erin Wolfe Webb congratulate each other after re- ceiving their diplomas. ) Graduation 27 CO-VALEDICTORIANS JU- LIE CARPENTER speaks to fellow classmates about the ways to attain happiness. MARCHING OUT TO THE SOUND of the recessional are Steve Canterbury and Diane Cottrill. GIVING A SPEECH on the purpose of education are saluta- torians Jill Ogdin. Kelly Kemp, and Anne Hatfield. 28 Graduation May brings fmal_ farewelf from senior class The month of May was usually a time when stu- dents prepared for sum- mer. Longer evenings, hot days and new green leaves were heralding the arrival of summer. After summer all the students would be return- Graduation marks an end to hard work, daily routine, long friendships, but the sad feelings are replaced by a true sense of ac- complishment ing to school. All the stu- dents except the seniors. For them May signaled the end of 12 years of hard work. The daily prepara- tion of coming to school, studying and being with friends would be gone for- ever. On May 21, a final farewell was given to the school. There were tears of joy and sorrow as sen- iors marched in com- mencement. Speaker for the evening was Dr. Billy Mitchell, the founder of the Power of Positive Students. The program was instituted in county schools earlier in the year. Five valedictorians, Ju- lie Carpenter, Jim Gessner, Mike Flayes, Dave Trader and Sara Webb, gave speeches to the graduating seniors. Anne Hatfield. Kelly Kemp and Jill Ogdin were the class’ salutatorians. They presented a com- bined speech. After the roll call of the class and the singing of the Alma Mater, the new- ly graduated seniors marched out to the tradi- tional strains of Pomp and Circumstances” and ended their high school career. SHARING A HAPPY MO- MENT WITH a friend is Alli- son James. BEFORE THE CEREMONY BEGINS Tony Jemison, Kristi Huffman and Lora Polasko talk for a moment. WITH GRADUATION SOON TO begin, a group of seniors converse about the even- ing's events. Graduation 29 Talk about EOPLE TEACHER “PEOPLE like to keep track of student “people so Mr. Dan Allman reads the daily bullc- The backbone of town excitement It’s a little obvious to say that our school was the focal point of the community because of the people in it. Plainly people made the school what it was. But it’s not simply people that made the town proud of us. It’s the special things that people did that ___________________ made SMHS the pride of St. Marys. “Special things came in the form of distinguished achievement running from basketball to biology. In sports outstanding individual efforts pulled the various teams together for town-pleasing seasons. Academically we fared just as well. For example this year a record setting number of students received invitations to the Scholarship banquet. People, in groups or individually, made up the backbone of the school. They provided the excitement that caused community involvement and kept SMHS the TALK OF THE TOWN. MYSTERY WRITERS J.H. Mahancy and Ed Weber carry the pseudo-lifeless body of Bryan Jones off the stage in the junior class play DONE TO DEATH. The play attracted a large number of people to each of its three performances. 31 Seniors Computers — the hamburger of industry here's the beef?” That may have been one of the most popular advertising campaigns of the year. The commer- cials consisted of one question, “Where's the beef?” The advertisers were of course talking about hambur- gers. They claimed that their ham- burger took up a large portion of the bun. Computers, in comparison, took up a large portion of the job market. In the job market computers were the beef. The world of today is a world of computers. Computers are every- where, whirring and whizzing their electronic way into our homes, our lives, and our schools. There were a total of 12 computers in the school. They helped students to prepare for a future that will be com- puter dominant. Mr. Bruce Martin, computer teacher, explained that the class started with the very basics. Mr. Martin compared computers to cars. “You don't have to know how they work to run them.” He also stated that, “You should know how to run a computer, because they're here to stay.” COMPUTERS ARE BECOMING increas- ingly imponant in business and pleasure. Sen- ior Greg Cornell utilizes one of the computers in the library. 32 Seniors Brenda Bethle Elaine Auville Stephen Paul Baffic Theresa Lynn Bailey Sarah Louann Beal Kimberly Dawn Binegar Michael Dru Binegar Brenda Lou Birkhimer David Bill Blouir Auville — Blouir Seniors 33 Seniors Careers run from Army to journalism ith the closing of their final year, seniors began to make definite career decisions. Careers the seniors opted for ranged from word processing to inte- rior designing. Some seniors chose to get married and stay at home while others chose to become doctors. Among other careers seniors chose were accounting, journalism and fashion designing. Anne Hatfield said, “Majoring in professional writ- ing will give me job flexibility that could range from advertising to writ- ing novels.” Theresa Bailey planned to go into accounting. She stated, “I’m going to work for my CPA (Cer- tified Public Accountant). When I get out of college, 1 plan to open my own accounting firm. Tina Dunigan commented, “I want to go to model- ing college and become a fashion de- signer because I want an exciting, in- teresting career.” Some people chose to make a ca- reer out of the Army. Steve Meanor stated, “I'm going to the Army be- cause there aren’t any jobs around. The Army is paying me to learn a skill.” Kim Parsons, who hopes to go into word processing, stated, “I'd like to get a job in word processing because I have experience, and I think it would be interesting.” Tanya Renner would like to “go to the School of Language to be able to become a foreign corre- spondent” because she wishes to be- come acquainted with other cultures. Even though the school was small, students had varied interests in ca- reers. Now that their secondary edu- cation is complete, seniors were forced to make their plans. Whether in school, at home, or at work, they’re beginning a pattern that’s set for the rest of their lives. BRENDA BIRKHIMER COMPLETES her Typing II assignment in preparation for a sec- retarial career. Dianna Lyn Blouir Camie Loureen Boley Tina Elizabeth Boley James L. Brothers 34 Seniors Blouir — Brothers Timothy Alan Butcher Kevin Shawn Buzzard Bryan Scott Campbell Stephen Allen Canterbury Larry Dean Collins Gregory Scott Cornell Diana Elaine Beaver Cottrill April Lynn Cox Butcher Cox Senior 35 Libby Doty directs the Blue Devil March- ing Band at the 1982 Sistcrsvillc Oil Gas Festival. Elizabeth Ann Doty, an 18- year-old senior, died February 6 at her Belmont residence following a long illness. Libby was last year’s president of the Key Club and took part in many club community activities. Libby was a member of the Na- tional Honor Society and was an alternate delegate to Rhododen- dron Girls State. In her 4-H ca- reer, she received the charting pin. Libby was an active member of the Belmont Fire Department and was the student representative to the Pleasants County Transportation Committee. Libby served the past two years as field commander for the Devil Marching Band. She was selected as a member of the All-State Band her sophomore and junior years. Libby played the bassoon in the Ohio University summer concert band during the past two summers. “Libby was a top-notch musi- cian, leader, and young lady.” stat- ed Mr. Bill Duer, band director. “She exemplified all the qualities that any band director could ever want in a student. She never knew the work ‘quit’. Picking up a bas- soon and in only four months mak- ing the All-State Band was an ex- ample of her desire to always go for the top. I feel a deep sense of gratitude for having the privilege of knowing and working with her.” “Libby was a very special per- son to all who knew her. She was always eager to help w'ith every- thing and adventurous enough to try anything. When I sit back and think of all the time I’ve spent with her — pranks, band camps, par- ties, school — I just smile and thank God for giving me the op- portunity to know her.” remarked senior Allison James. A memorial service was held for students February 7 in the audito- rium with the Reverend Daniel Simmons officiating. 36 Seniors Seniors Tammy Luverna Criss Audrey Jean Cunningham Serena Mae Eddy Joyce Ellen Cross Scarlett Allison Danielson Lisle Matthew Elder Edward R. Davis William Ronald Evans Wanda Jean Cross Audra Weekly Cunningham Christina H. Dunigan Michael Wayne Everett Criss Everett Seniors 37 Seniors Gary Lee Flanagan April Irene Flowers Timothy Duane Flowers James Richard Gessner Dawn Renee Hall Donald Anthony Hansen Jack Lee Hashman H. Anne Hatfield Michael Ellis Hayes Roy Michael Hearn Craig B. Higgins Jeffrey W. Higgins 38 Seniors Flanagan — Higgins When Dad’s Some students can come to school and get away from their parents; others can’t. Some parents can get away from their children; others can’t. There are nine students in SMHS who have more than a normal relationship with teachers. These students have one of TANYA RENNER AND KELLY KEMP PAUSE at the water fountain on their way to class. the teacher their parents as a teacher or adminis- trator. Many parents might consider it awkward to have their children in class. “It would make no difference if I had my daughter in the classroom. I would treat her like anyone else,” stated Mr. Bill Howard, math teach- er. Helen Carl, whose father is Harold Carl, superintendent of schools, says, “Sometimes the kids tease me about decisions my father makes, but it’s not too bad.” Sara Webb, Paula Lewis, and He- len Carl all agreed that it was nice having their parents in the building because they always had a ride to school. Other students stated that if they needed money or were sick, it was nice when their parents were there to assist them. Mrs. Mae Lewis, typing teacher, remarked, “1 like spending the time with my children.” HELEN CARL SPENDS HER LUNCH HOUR with her father. Superintendant Har- old Carl. Sherri Lynn Hoff Malinda Darlene Horner Kristi Lynn Huffman Susan Marie Hughes Hoff Hughes Seniors 39 Seniors Lifting is a weighty matter s -w-t takes hard work and deter- m mination. You must set goals M. for yourself and follow a dif- ficult routine. To train you are re- quired to spend hours sweating in a small room. After awhile barbells and weights become very close friends of yours.” What are you training for? Maybe the Olympics or a school sport? No, you're training to be a weightlifter. Several students get a chance to lift weights daily in fitness and condition- ing class. That type of experience drew one student into taking up weightlifting as a serious hobby. Richard McIntyre, a senior, has been interested in weightlifting for four years. Weightlifting makes me feel good about myself by improving my body’s fitness and strength,” ex- plained Richard. Richard’s improv- ing his overall fitness took hours of hard work. He lifted weights for two hours a day, four or five days a week. “Everyone should have a hobby that will keep them busy and allow them to have a lot of fun,” remarked Richard. SERENA EDDY counts lunch tickets for homeroom teachers to sell to students. RICHARD MclNTYRE COMPETES in the West Virginia Teenage Powerlifting Cham- pionship where he placed third. Rebecca Lee Ingram Allison Virginia James Gregory Paul Janes Mark Anthony Jemison 40 Seniors Ingram — Jemison Angela Rana Jenkins Karen Sue Jenkins Kelly Ann Kemp Arron O’ Haymcsh Lamp Clifford Jay Lamp Sharon Darlene Lamp Vicki Lynn Lamp Todd Edward Lewis Patricia Ann Locke Richard Everett McCullough, Jr. Richard Allen McIntyre Gary C. Malone Jenkins — Malone Seniors 41 Seniors Michael Wayne Malone Peggy Ann Malone Shiela Ann Malone Thomas Christopher Mathews Melissa J. Mays Stephen Lewis Meanor Peggy Alma Metz Kimberly Darlene Morrison Roddy Allen Munday Stewart Allen Munday April Dawn Newbrough Lcsa Jill Ogdin 42 Seniors Malone — Ogdin Student volunteers share time orking at the nursing home now will enable me to look forward to what I can expect in my future,” stated senior Tony Je- mison about his volunteer work at Heartland. Tony volunteered his time on Tues- day evenings to go to Heartland, a retirement home for elderly people in Marietta, Ohio. Tony had set his ca- reer goal to be a doctor, and he felt this experience at Heartland would be valuable in pursuing his later stud- ies. The volunteer’s duties were to take abled persons to the dining room and to feed those persons who were unable to feed themselves. Then the volun- teers would “pass ice”. They would go from room to room emptying the ice water pitchers and then filling them with ice and fresh water. After this was done, the volunteers could sit down with the residents and talk with them. This was the most enjoyable part of their duties. Other people besides Tony went to Heartland. Juniors Paula Marks, Glenda Malone and Terri Stafford were also volunteers. “It's a very heartwarming experience to work in Heartland, said Paula Marks, “be- cause the residents are so loving and kind.” “Volunteering time at Heartland is a very rewarding activity because people going to work in the health field can gain insight and experience to the way the system works. Also, the volunteers can form lasting friend- ships and affection for the people,” commented Terri Stafford. BELLE CANDIDATE KRISTI HUFFMAN and Kathy Pollock talk about the parade and the day's festivities. Kimberly Dawn Parsons Paul Porter Parsons Robert Dean Parsons Phyllis Ann Perry Parsons — Perry Seniors 43 Seniors SENIOR STEVE BAFF1C RECEIVES A HUG from Head Start child Roger Bunner during the Psychology Christmas party. Working in school and out a bout 39 percent of the stu- dents in SMHS had jobs. Why? Senior Lora Polasko said, “1 work for the money and also to learn responsibility and to get ex- perience for later jobs.” The jobs ranged from babysitting for $ 1.50 an hour to working for a fast food restaurant for $3.35 an hour. The average hours a student spent working was about five hours a night. These students put in school hours, did homework, and worked after school. They felt that homework put the most pressure on them. There were many areas where a person could work. Some people liked to work with their hands, while others wanted to work with ideas. Some peo- ple preferred to work with people, such as elderly people and children. It all depended on the personality of the person who was doing the job. “Before going out and getting a job. it makes good sense to try and find the jobs in the occupations that could lead to the career you want,” stated senior Phil Riggs. There are many advantages to working. You earn money, gain re- sponsibility, and experience the job atmosphere. You also meet new peo- ple. But there are also disadvantages. The job may take so much of your time that you have little left to do anything else. Jobs can prepare a person for the future. Having a job enables some to gain responsibility, lets some earn money, and lets others gain knowl- edge about the working world’s ad- vantages and problems. SPENDING THEIR LUNCH PERIOD TO- GETHER, Roddy Mote and Vicki Lamb ar- gue playfully. MICHELLE WESTBROOK, LIZ RODEN, Julie Hall, Theresa Bailey, Beverly Trader, and Teresa McKnight display their flags. 44 Seniors Jennifer Jill Riggs Philip John Riggs Teresa Lynn Roberts William Francis Robinson Gwendolinn Louise Ruckle Daniel S. Rupert Bonita Faye Rymcr Kimmy Sue Phillips Christina Grace Riggs Lora Renee Polasko James Michael Poling Tanya Lynne Renner Phillips — Rymcr Seniors 45 Seniors Tammy Lynn Scaddcn Gloria Jean Settle William D. Shingleton John Michael Shultz Sheryl Ann Stewart Robert E. Strausc Clayton Duane Taylor James Arthur Taylor 46 Seniors Taylor Look alikes do not always think alike hen two things are vastly similar they are said to be mirror images. Twins are of- ten the subject of this comparison. But more often than not twins are as dissimilar in some respects as they are similar in others. Such is the case with twins Beverly and David Trader. Aside from the striking similarity in their looks Beverly and David are alike in other ways. Their manner- isms are the same as is their dilegence in their studies. Beverly and David are both friendly and participate in many school activities. The similarity stops there and Be- verly and David become regular brother and sister. They have occa- sional fights that are sometimes caused by their disagreement on cer- tain subjects. David explained, “We both like different foods, but, of course, my taste is better.” To this remark Beverly replied, “His taste isn't better. He’ll eat anything.” Despite their spats they both enjoy being twins. David has only one com- plaint, The only bad thing is having the same birthday, because we only get cake once a year.” Other mirror images at SMHS in- cluded Carrie and Carla Westbrook, Ginger and Joy Stemple, and Amy and John Riggs. Kenneth Scott Taylor Marlene Fay Taylor Vincent Gale Taylor Wade Alan Taylor Tammy Boley Templeton Beverly Kathleen Trader David William Trader Veronica Elaine Walker Taylor — Walker Seniors 47 Sara Louise Webb Tammy Lea Wells Holly Berish West Phil Eugene West Dates not easily forgotten — ates were supposed to be fun M m and romantic evenings for young couples, but more of- ten than not dates turned out to be embarrassing and even scary. “We didn't even know those guys,” explained senior Tony Jemison after six boys from Frontier High School JUNIOR DIANNA HARDING looks enthu- sically at a book in the guidance office. jumped into his car while he and his date were in a drive-in movie. Freshman Cindy Murphy remem- bered an uncomfortable date when her boyfriend was stopped by the po- lice for a speeding ticket. To top off the evening, their take-out pizza fell out of its box and slid under the seat. Another freshman girl recalled the time her date made the waiter in McDonald's line up the free, give- away minature cars for him to choose from. ”1 got my new shoes muddy, de- clared freshman Heather Hendrick- son after her date’s car got hung up in the mud. Heather got out and pushed the car while her date steered. A movie date can be especially em- barassing. Junior Becky Haddox re- marked that during a love scene in one movie, she burst out laughing much to her date's chagrin. Senior Richard McIntyre never had to wear a watch when he visited his girlfriend because precisely at 11 p.m. his date's parents would call from the top of the stairs and tell him to leave. JUNIOR SHERRY CRONIN watches care- fully while junior Mike Coartney disects a worm in biology class. Nestor Agudelo Loretta Ankrom Laura Bailey Laverne Barnes Charles Barnhart Linda Barnhart Patty Barnhart Bill Baxter Brian Bennett Ellen Bennett Agudelo — Bennett Juniors 49 People behind the teams •m atters up!” This command from the umpire was a famil- JLM iar one to the baseball and softball players. It spured them to ac- tion and got them mentally ready to hit a homerun. “Batters up” meant something else to a different group of people. To the team managers it meant finding the correct bat for each player, practicing with the next batter to warm him or her up, and getting cold drinks for team members coming off the field. It also meant keeping a record of a par- ticular hitter’s strikes and hits. On other sports teams, managers and statisticians performed similar jobs that varied only according to the nature of the sport. A job all manag- ers had in common was being a cheer- leader for their teams. In this way and in others, the teams relied heavily on their managers. “Sometimes managing got tough, but it was an interesting experience,” stated freshman Julia Reed, boys’ basketball manager. JUNIOR TOBIE ANKROM looks through the file cards in the office to find information while Matt Elder watches. JUNIORS TRY OUT for the Junior class play. Done to Death. Brent Bills Brenda Boley Gary Boley Missy Brammcr Bob Buck Diana Campbell Karen Casto Mike Coartney Chuck Coker Floyd Cornell 50 Juniors Bills — Cornell Kim Cornell Jill Cox Sherri Cronin Barbie Davis Beatriz DeSilva Denny Drake Mike Efaw Dennis Elliott John Elliott Leslie Elliott Cornell Elliott Juniors 51 ADMIRING A QUILT IN THE HOME EC ROOM is junior Jill Cox. The FHA collected donations on the quilt made by Mrs. Bca Ank rom as a fund raiser. Todd Elliott Edie Engle Angie Farson David Fetty Lara Fitzpatrick Ralph Fox Teresa Garrison Pal Giboney Randy Gorrell Renee Gregg 52 Juniors Elliott — Gregg ‘We are number one, second to none!’ e’re number one, second to none. We’re number one, second to none.” Students heard the cheerleaders chant this at ballgames, but students also heard the chant everyday. Our hallways and classrooms seemed filled with the thought that SMHS was indeed num- ber one. Every school day, students and fac- ulty were encouraged to be positive people. We listened in homeroom as students were inducted into the 1 Club. We watched as evaluation teams toured the school. They con- firmed what we already knew — “We’re second to none.” St. Marys High School was evalu- ated by two groups. One was the On- Site State evaluation team who gave the school system 130 points out of a possible 134. This was the highest score of any county in West Virginia. In the North Central school evalua- tion, team members stated, “St. Marys High is an excellent school which meets the educational needs of its students and community.” “They told us what we already knew,” confirmed Mr. Charles Smith principal. “It is apparent by the high county testing scores and number of National Merit scholars we have that our students are superior. That is why we have the § 1 Club. All our students will know they’re important.” Mr. Smith expressed that the main idea of the 1 Club was “you can not be suc- cessful! until you feel good about yourself. It takes a positive attitude and faith in yourself to be success- ful. DIANA CAMPBELL and Maria Hayes work on THE ARGUS deadline. MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS stand up and cheer during a football thuse. Becky Haddox Lisa Hall Angie Hammett Dianna Harding Tom Hashman Maria Hayes Michelle Hendrickson Jean Henegar Brent Hescht Melissa Hornish Haddox — Hornish Juniors 53 JUNIORS SHERRI CRONIN AND DIANNA HARDING slave over a hot stove in Gourmet Cooking while preparing linguinc. JUNIOR IVANNAH LAMP extresses her creativity while making a bookmarker in crafts and ceramics, sixth period. LAVERNE BARNES answers the phone in office 100 while working as an office aide. Lester Hughart Connie Janes Bryan Jones Paige Jordan Max Kidder Ivannah Lamp Marshall Lamp Beth Lewis Kim Locke Mindy Lucas 54 Juniors Hughart — Lucas ( I Out of town ■m j estor Agudelo Valencia l and Beatriz DeSilva came to X � America to live in a different culture and climate and to have a lan- guage barrier between Americans and themselves. They came to St. Marys to learn how Americans live and speak. Nestor Agudelo Valencia was from Bogata, Columbia. There his father, Nestor, worked as a doctor and his mother, Berlly, worked as a chemist. Nestor has three sisters and two brothers. In Columbia, Nestor at- tended Lyceo Frances School. It was a private school operated by the French government. At Lyceo Fran- ces there were 2,000 students. They started at age seven and continued until they were 19. In Columbia the school day started at 8 a.m., recessed for two hours for lunch at 12 and re- sumed from 2-5 p.m. Nestor was planning on becoming a pediatrician. He stated, “Slang is one of the hardest things that I have to master.” “I like St. Marys because it is a small town and 1 know lots of people. You live more quietly. There are not very many people on the streets. In kids move in Bogata there are many people on the streets. They are shopping, walking, and just busy. Here there are no poor people; everything is OK. In Bogata people are very poor,” commented Nestor. Nestor’s host and hostess were Jim, Sara, and John McKnight. Beatriz DeSilva was from Monter- rey, Mexico. Jose, her father, owned a lumber store and her mother, Silvia, was a housewife. Beatriz stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tucker of Bel- mont. In Monterrey, Beatriz attended a school of arts and the University of Mexico where she was striving to be- come an interior decorator. Beatriz’ school started at 8 a.m. and finished at 2 p.m. All students wore a uniform to school in Monterrey. Beatriz has six brothers and sisters. Beatriz stated, “Life here wasn't much of a shock, because we have an apartment in Texas and we go there on week- ends.” Nestor and Beatriz both said that they enjoyed going to school here and that they really like the people in St. Marys. J.H. Mahaney Glenda Malone Kenny Malone Paula Marks Randall Maston Missy McCartney Shawn McFarland John McKnight Teresa McKnight Gary Meeks Mahaney — Meeks Juniors 55 STEPPING HIGH WITH PRIDE, members of the Blue Devil Marching Band, which in- cludes freshman, sophomores, juniors, and sen- iors, participate in the Marietta parade. “THE DREAM GOES ON FOREVER was the theme of the prom held at the Lafayette Motel. The prom was sponsored by the junior class and gave those who attended opportunity to dance to many of the latest hits. Ron Meeks Tony Mercer Brenda Miller Sarah Miller Mike Molcr Mack Morrell Duane Munday Connie Nichols John Nichols Matt Nichols 56 Juniors Meeks — Nichols Cooks prepare nutritious mid-day break you ever wondered what was cookin at SMHS? There A A were a variety of meals cooked each day. The cooks said the most popular meal was pizza and the least popular meal was fried chicken. On an average about 250 students ate lunch, but only an average of eight students ate breakfast. The most pop- JUNIOR TAFFY SMITFI and senior Mike Binegar dance to a slow song played during the Junior-Senior Prom. ular breakfast was pancakes. every day during the 10 months The cooks, who included Carole school year. The cooks had the sum- Bills, Eleanor Poynter, and Shirley mer off. They could take off their chef Taylor, all agreed that they loved be- hats and enjoy the summer, only if ing school cooks. This job might not they remembered to turn off the sound too difficult, but it really was. burner until another school year be- The cooks were required to be on the gan. job at 6:30 a.m. — 3:15 p.m. The cooks washed about 300 trays JUNIOR TONY MERCER WORKS with Computers became an important part of this the computer in the computer math class, school year. Lee Ann Owens Kenny Parsons Nora Pinkerton Phyllis Powell Amy Riggs John Riggs Liz Roden Glenn Settle John Shearon Natalie Sigler Owens - Sigler Juniors 57 Students contract L.A. Olympic fever Jhere were a lot of things that affected students throughout the school year; among them spring fever, Saturday night fever, and, most importantly, Olympic fever. Students were reminded constantly that the summer games would be held in Los Angeles. Commercials pre- sented different products as official sponsors of the Olympics. It seemed the Olympics needed every sponsor they had to supply the 500 million dollar budget required. Some stu- FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT. Bea- trix DeSilva works on her Spanish assignment. CHILD CARE CLASS MEMBERS AT PRT try placing themselves on pre-school toys be- fore the children arrive. dents said the amount of commercials concerning the Olympics was too much. Sarah Williams stated, “The Olympics are too commercialized. Everything is becoming an official sponsor of the Olympics.” What does it mean to America to have the Olympics in L.A.? Lee Ann Owens remarked, “I would rather see the games held in America so that it would be easier to attend if one want- ed to. .Mr. John Armstrong stated, “In my opinion, the Olympics are just a matter of politics. Becky Haddox expressed her Olympic opinion say- ing, “I think the Olympics are defi- nitely political. American's main goal is to beat the Russians. Everyone likes the idea of the Olympics being closer to home, even if they are on the West Coast.” “To be sure the Olympics took a lot of time to plan,” remarked math teacher Mr. Bill Howard. “It took them 45 years to get everything ready.” Scott Simonton Bill Smith Brenda Smith Stacy Smith Taffy Smith Teresa Snively Terri Stafford Connie Stewart Charles Stull Tammy Tackett 58 Juniors Simonton — Tackett OFFICE ASSISTANT BETH LEWIS COUNTS out lunch tickets for each home- room. Office aides performed others tasks such as running errands and counting money. Thompson Yeager Juniors 59 Sports help physical, mental health •W--W-OW did students and faculty M—M members occupy their spare M.M. time? Some people jogged and others went swimming. There were also some individuals that sought the excitement of competition through sports like volleyball and ten- nis. Students and teachers alike found TROY TAYLOR takes a break during me- chanical drawing class. CARRIE WESTBROOK. Mike Jordan, and Laura Kimball work on their typing assign- ments. the thrill of competition to be reward- ing both mentally and physically. Freshman Tammy Rice comment- ed that she liked to jog because it helped to keep her in shape. Mr. Charles Leonard stated that he found playing volleyball exciting, challeng- ing, and a good source of eye exercise. Beth Lewis, a junior, remarked that tennis was stimulating mentally because “you have to think of where your shots are going to go.“ She found tennis physically challenging too “be- cause you have to be in good shape to get the shot in the right area to score.” Steven Alkirc Beckic Amos Bill Bailey Bernie Barley Kristi Barnard Carol Barnhart Steve Barnhart Kevin Berish Brian Berry Rita Bills Joe Blauscr Jo Ellen Bolcy Jerry Bowie Kelly Bowie Missy Bunner 60 Sophomores Alkire — Bunner SOPHOMORE HOWARD FARSON lendsa helping hand to the janitors. SOPHOMORE KARA DEEM performs her routine as a majorette during halftime. Esther Burns Lori Buzzard Joey Campbell Steve Carpenter Brenda Casto Larry Childers Brent Clark Chris Clark Karl Clay Brian Connon Maken Cornell Jimmy Cox Mike Cox Mike Cronin Todd Curphey Burns — Curphey Sophomores 61 Smiling while they work a busy typist, an errand run- M ner. a voice on the phone say- M. ing Hello. St Marys High School. May 1 help you? , and always a friendly smile behind the desk all described the secretaries, Betty Bai- ley and Jackie Carpenter. “Being a secretary isn’t easy. Sometimes it gets pretty crazy around here! exclaimed Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Carpenter remarked, 1 like be- ing around the kids and teachers.” What did the secretaries do after the students and teachers went home for the summer? Their job lasted for 11 Vi months, precisely 230 days a year. Mrs. Bailey prepared financial reports cleaned the safe, filed, and got everything ready for the new school year during the summer, while Mrs. Carpenter averaged permanent grades. Our secretaries are special people. They are essential in the running of our school,” stated Mr. Charles Smith, principal. Mr. Dan Allman, attendance director, said “secretaries make the day more enjoyable. JUNIOR BOB BUCK, senior David Trader, adjust their drums before their halftime perfor- DURING THE HOMECOMING THUSE, and sophomores Curt Ducr and Chris Clark mance. sophomores display their enthusiasm for the team. Shelly Davis Lyle Dearth Kara Deem Curt Duer Chuck Edwards Scott Evans Howard Farson Marie Farson Tammy Flanagan Denise Fleming 62 Sophomores Davis Fleming SOPHOMORES MARYALICE MAHER, variety of costumes for Tri-Hi Y Initiation LISA MARTINO, and Beth McGee dress in a Day held each year for new members. MARIE HATFIELD, a member of the stage crew, checks the lights before the curtain opens for the school performance of the junior class play. FAWN LUCAS HOPES FOR A STRIKE while Kevin Buzzard and Mr. Rick Yopp wait for a turn at the lane. Patricia Fritts Lynn Gainer Rodney Gaspers Joyce Giboncy Paula Giboney Shawn Girad Bill Gorman Meek Graham Julie Hall Michelle Hall Fritts - Hall Sophomores 63 CHOIR MEMBER MICHELLE HALL FAWN LUCAS ADJUSTS Gracic Morning- places finishing touches on the Singing Christ- star's costume for the art variety show. mas Tree platform. Darren Harman Jerry Hashman Marie Hatfield Rebecca Hill Tina Horner Shelly Hornish Jeff Hughart Brad Ingram Mike Jordan Mary Kelley 64 Sophomores Harman — Kelley Students ‘Looking Good’ from exercise ■w-k emember the old CBS slogan “Looking Good . Looking M. . good became a favorite pas- time of students. Braces, contacts, new fashions and physical fitness all helped students and faculty members look their best. Even in our small town, individuals were swept off their feet with physical fitness. Running, jogging, jumping rope and aerobics highlighted the list in physical fitness. SOPHOMORES AND OTHER FOOT- BALL TEAM members participate in the Homecoming parade before the big game. Moving to dance tunes to keep trim and slim became a favorite type of exercise. Physical education classes were taught aerobic dance. Others took aerobic dance lessons at the Park School and Debbie's School of Dance in Belmont. Classes in beginning, ad- vanced and Easy Does It Aerobics” were taught. “Since I've been taking aerobics, I've really felt good about myself. Aerobics is the sort of thing you can SOPHOMORES MARY KELLEY and Ma- rie Hatfield watch as Larry Burns instructs Cindy Nichols on how to perform CPR. do to help relieve tension. When you're feeling down, it brings you up, and when you're already up, it brings you higher,” stated senior Julie Car- penter. Aerobics was not the only form of exercise in the city. Students and community members used the school's track and the city streets for running. “The 1980’s is a time for physical fitness. Everyone is afraid of dying or something. The surgeon-general has determined everything to be danger- ous to your health,” stated senior Tony Jemison. Laura Kimball Greg Knight Larry Lowthcr Fawn Lucas Wendy McCartney Ron McFarland Beth McGee MaryAlice Maher Shawn Marshall Lisa Martino Kimball — Martino Sophomores 65 IN HER IMAGINATION, sophomore Kelly Bowie travels to another land in Mrs. Brad- field’s World Cultures class. SOPHOMORES LISTEN to a photography speaker during career day. Leigh Meeks Kay Mercer Mary Metheney Tom Moore Gracie Morningstar Becky Morton Kara Neely Jason Newbrough Cindy Nichols Jeff Nichols Debbie O'Blochovich Becky Parsons Gregg Parsons Curtis Payne Jodi Payne 66 Sophomores Meeks Payne Excuses baffle teachers left it at Home. My dog m ate it.” My mom burned M. it. Do these excuses sound familiar? These excuses and many more replaced lost homework as- signments. Teachers that have taught for more SOPHOMORE LYNN SMITH takes a break from her art project to have a snack and renew her creative juices. than a year said that they wait for the unordinary excuses like An UFO landed in my back yard, and after that encounter my mom said I shouldn't do my homework. I'm waiting for the day a student tries this excuse on me — 'My grandmother came in from Alaska, and I haven't seen her for 38 years', stated Mrs. Barbara Reckard, social studies teacher. Mr. Daniel Allman, attendance di- rector, has collected over the years amusing excuses. His favorite excuses included ones where words were left out of the explanation and ones where the incorrect words were used. John- ny had a stomach and Susie had a scientist headache were examples of students excuses for absences. He continued to say that sometimes words were misspelled. For instance, once he received an excuse saying Harry had the flew. HEALTH STUDENT TINA HORNER has her blood pressure taken at the Health Fair. Wayne Payne Cindy Pinkerton John Polasko Franklin Powell Joe Powell Jeff Renner Henry Riggs Doug Robertson David Rouse Jeanne Rutherford Tom Ryan Charlotte Sigler Theresa Sigler Connie Simmons Jimmy Smith Payne Smith Sophomores 67 Students become adults in tenth grade he’s sophomore year was a m M time for change. It involved turning sixteen, having dates, giving speeches and receiving your driver's license. It was a time to grow up. “When I was a sophomore, stated Vicki Lamp, “1 gave my first speech. I shook from head to toe. Sophomore students were required to give a total of four speeches throughout the school year. Mr. Bud Ludford, tenth grade English teacher, remarked, “There is no part of the tenth grade program that is a more beneficial ex- perience for each individual. These speeches attempt to teach students to think, organize and present ideas oral- ly. Hopefully the experience fosters confidence as well as ease in dealing with people.” Another important step that was experienced by most sophomores was turning sixteen. For many young adults, they were required to wait un- til their sixteenth birthday to date. Connie Janes stated, “I had to wait until 1 was sixteen to date, but I didn't mind because it made dating more special. Mr. Bill Brizendine, guid- ance counselor, remarked “Dating is a big step. It helps teenagers obtain a new level of maturity. It helps stu- dents learn how to deal with one an- other on an adult level. Sixteen was also an age that en- abled students to obtain a driver’s li- cense. Driver’s Education courses were taken by a majority of students in their sophomore year. Melissa Hornish said. Drivers Ed was an im- portant step in learning how to drive. I enjoyed the class. Junior Karen Casto remembered. “1 could hardly wait to turn sixteen, but when I did and I got my driver's license, I found out it was no big deal. “When I fi- nally got behind the driver’s wheel. I felt like I was grown up, stated Terri Stafford. SOPHOMORE MISSY BRAMMER hur- riedly phecks her locker to find the right books before being late to class. Whether sixteen was a big deal or not, it was an important time to most students. At this time, they were learning to deal with others and pre- sent their ideas to groups. Being six- teen — it was a time to grow up! Lynn Smith Missy Smith Scotlie Smith Vicki Smith Charlie Snider J.D. Stanley Russell Steele Ginger Stemplc Susan Taylor Troy Taylor Dianna Templeton Stacey Vaughan 68 Sophomores Smith — Vaughan KARA DEEM PAUSES from her World Cul- tures assignment to think over an answer. MRS. SHIR LEY WHITE'S CRAFT CLASS works on individual art projects. David Walker Chris Weekley Tom Weekley Angie Westbrook Carla Westbrook Robynn Wells Max White Randy Whitehair Walker — Zinn Sophomores 69 Breakin’ becomes rage A new style of dancing comes ZM with each new generation. Teenagers previously danced the Charleston, the Fox Trot, and the Hop. Our generation had rocked and rolled its way into a new way of danc- ing. It was called breakdancing or breakin’. Our school, like so many others, jumped on the bandwagon; feet churning frantically if not with an im- peccable sense of rhythm. All prom goers witnessed students and teachers attempting to master the ups and downs and all arounds of breakin’. Student John Mike Nichols stated, Breakdancing at the prom was a lot of fun.” Mr. Bill Brizendine com- mented, “It’s not as easy as it looks.” What brought on the popularity of breakdancing. The media definitely had an impact on teenagers becoming interested in the dance. The silver screen had started a trend in movies including Footloose, Flashdance, and Breakin'. Breakdancing was definitely popu- lar but would this popularity last? If teenagers don’t mind getting on the floor spinning around, jumping up and down and risking possible injury, then breakin' was here to stay. Greg Alfred Tom Alkirc Rhonda Ankrom Jamie Ankrom Keith Auville Barbara Bailey John Ballard Johnna Bayless Elizabeth Bennett Ken Betts Eric Bills Lisa Blosscr Carl Boley Misty Boley Diana Boughner 70 Freshmen Alfred — Boughner MARY GAULT AND PAULA LEWIS see the class from a teacher's point of view. Mandy Bullman Andy Burkhammer Melinda Burns Brad Butcher David Butler James Butler Brad Campbell Peggy Campbell Jeff Carpenter Lisa Chambers Bobby Collins Connie Cottrill Anthony Cox Leslie Cross Miriam Cross Bullman — Cross Freshmen 71 ANDRIA KNIGHT RETURNS to American History after running an errand to the office. Angela Cunningham Randy Davis Richard Davis Robin Dawson Sherri Delancey Danny DeMoss Yvette Drinko Angie Efaw Michelle Efaw Linda Elder Lesa Evans Tracy Parson Darlena Feller Gene Fox Dorlinda Graham 72 Freshmen Cunningham — Graham LYDIA HARRIS STOPS to put her books in her locker before lunch. Office aids do many jobs Jhey were seen in the office on their free periods. We bought lunch tickets, pencils and paper from them. We always got the latest bits of gossip from the office aides. Although we might think this was all the aides did, they really did much more. They counted money, did bank statements, typed and learned everything necessary to run an office. “Being on office aide is a good ex- perience, staled Kim Locke. “I think it will help me when I get out of school because 1 plan to work in an office. Brenda Miller said, “I think it puts a little excitement in the day; it's nice to be helpful. While being an aide may be fun for students, it was also nice for the secre- taries. Betty Bailey stated that she couldn't get along without the aides. “They're very useful, I don't know what I'd do without them. ROGER SIGLER, LINDA PECKINS, Kim Strausc, and Missy Maston work on reading assignments. Jerry Grose Jodi Hall Lydia Harris Carol Hashman Marla Hayes Crystal Hearn Heather Hendrickson Jenny Heschl Shawn Higgins Sheri Hoff Sharon Holpp Barbara Hovey Sherry Howard Billy Hughart Loretta Hunt Grose Hunt Freshmen 73 Testing has A lthough there are a lot of fun M things at school, testing does have a time and place. Stu- dents showed their academic ability when results of the State County Testing Program revealed that elev- enth grade students scored highest in the state in the areas of science, math computation and reading comprehen- sion. Ninth graders scored above the national average in all areas of test- ing, and ranked near or above the a time and place in school West Virginia precentiles. “Tests can be a valid way of finding out if a teacher has presented materi- al correctly. If teachers would use tests scores in two ways — one to judge a student's performance and second to judge their own perfor- mance, then 1 believe they're fair,” commented Mrs. Barbara Reckard. When it was the last five minutes before the bell rings and the teacher said Test tomorrow', students remem- bered that where there was school, there would always be tests. FRESHMEN LISTEN TO A LECTURE in MR. GAINER S MATH I CLASS copies Mrs. Barbara Rcckard’s American History down notes from the board. Class. Erin Israel Donna Jewell Tracy Kimball Andria Knight Delores Lane Laura Lawhon Leslie Leasburg Paula Lewis Rick Lewis Missy Locke Kent Lucas Paige Mahancy Melinda Martin Michelle Maston Missy Maston 74 Freshmen Israel — Maston Carl Mays Tom McKnight Jack Meeks Tina Meeks Debbie Metz Carol Morton Sean Mossor Lori Munday Cindy Murphy Jerry Ogdin Veronica Owens Renee Polasko Leon Poling Maria Poling Larry Price Mays — Price Freshmen 75 Julia Reed Preston Reed Jim Renner Tammy Rice Kim Richardson Missy Richardson Sherry Robertson Melissa Robinson Kevin Sauers Jayson Scadden Melissa Scadden Donnie Shepler Roger Sigler Roy Simmons Tami Smith 76 Freshmen Reed — Smith New kids on the block overcome fear r% eing the new kid on the block can be fun for some and frightening for others. While most freshman classes experienced anxiety and fear, the class of ’87 moved right in and started a success- PERFORMING A PART IN A PLAY held in Mrs. Barbara Reckard’s English 9class, Jer- ful year. Freshmen started earning money in the summer with an aluminum can drive. This school year they sold can- dy. This may not sound like a big ef- fort, but with these two campaigns ry Ogdin tries to catch a snake held by Jayson Scadden. they earned around $2,000. The class was headed by president Miranda Williamson, vice-president Kim Strause, secretary Crystal Hearn, and treasurer Paula Lewis. These people and the rest of the class set a fine example for all future fresh- man. Doug Sparks David Stafford Chris Steele Chris Stout Kim Strause Betty Stull Alisa Taylor Billy Taylor Missy Taylor J.L. Vaughan Georgia Walker Tina Weekley Joey West Cary Westbrook Paul Westbrook Sparks — Westbrook Freshmen 77 Miranda Williamson Ann Wilson Larry Wilson Sabrina Wilson Denise Wince Elizabeth Wince Sam Winland Richard Wise Sherri Workman Kevin Wright 78 Freshman Williamson — Wright Do you have a Pet Peeve? id you have a pet peeve? Pet t B peeves were things that a person did that annoys or made someone else mad. Mrs. Phyllis Barnhart said that her pet peeve was people who think that they know everything in every sub- ject, while Mrs. Shirley White stated, “People who just don’t care!” When Mrs. Janet Rea was asked what her pet peeve was she said, “Stu- dents who make up excuses for their own irresponsibility.” MRS. RECKARD TALKS to her students during American History class. Mrs. Helen Weber stated, “People who wait until ten minutes before they're supposed to turn in a book re- port before they try to find a subject to do it on.” Mr. Bruce C. Martin stated, “Stubborn people!” while Mr. Bill Howard said, “Dishonest people.” Mrs. Mae Lewis stated her pet peeves were “People who are late and students who chew gum in my class.” When Mr. Bill Auxier was asked what his pet peeve was he said, “Peo- ple who talk too long on the tele- phone.” AT A BASKETBALL THUSE some of the MR. BILL BRIZENDINE SORTS out next teachers dressed and acted like cheerleaders. year’s schedules in his office. 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 Smith — Bailey Faculty 79 MISS BETTY JORDAN LOOKS for materi- al in a folder for a class assignment. MRS. SHIRLEY WHITE WALKS down the hall with Chris Steele. MRS. HELEN WEBER TAKES some time off to talk on the telephone while things arc quite in the library. Erwin Berry: Vocational Education Bill Brizendine: Guidance Counselor. English 11 Jody Cunningham: Biology, Biology I Bill Duer: Band, Jazz Lab Larry Gainer: Math, Personal Finance Pam Hamilton: Special Education Bill Howard: Algebra, Math I, Math II Roger Huffman: English Literature, English 12 Charles Leonard: Science 9, Biology Mae Lewis: Typing I, Typing II, Shorthand Ann Maston: Physical Education, Health Betsy Putnam: Guidance Counselor, Health 80 Faculty Berry — Putnam Daydreams of wealth any teachers sometimes dream of being somewhere else and working outside of a school system. “I would be a famous and wealthy interpreter,” commented Mrs. Janet Rea, Spanish teacher. “1 would be a pharmacist or a show dancer in Las Vegas,” stated Mrs. Phyllis Barn- hart, chemistry teacher. “I would be a human being,” re- marked math teacher Mr. Bill How- ard. “I would be a preacher,” said Mr. John Armstrong. Mrs. Shirley White stated, “I would be a commer- cial artist.” MRS. ANN MASTON COLLECTS TICK- MRS. JANET REA TAKES TIME to let her ETS in the gym for a girls basketball game 7th period Spanish students try fried plantain before the student body. from Mexico. Janet Rea: Spanish, I. II. III. IV, Russian I. II Jerry Rea: Driver’s Education Barbara Reckard: American History, English 9, Psychology Suzanne Rouse: Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus Helen Weber: Librarian Shirley White: Art I, II, III, IV, Ceramics Howard Wiblin: Reading, American History Janis Yoho: English 9 Krista Yopp: Journalism I, II, Photography, Yearbook, English 10 Rea — Yopp Faculty 81 Talk about CAD EM ICS Top priority points to studies No matter how important extracurricular activities and social events were to school life, the core of SMHS was still academics. And no matter how important school extracurricular activities and social ____________________ events were to the community, they still considered academics to be the number one BRAD BERRY, PART OF THE SUPERIOR ACADEMIC NET- WORK, works dilengently over his advanced math assignment. priority. Since the community was always so supportive of our scholarly pursuits, we tried not to disappoint them. This year, for example, four people were selected as National Merit Finalists, setting a school record. Also an unprecented number of valedictorians and salutorians, nine in all, were selected as top graduates. The town was as proud of our academic excellence as we were. We worked to make “the grade” so we could represent our school well and keep our academic talent the TALK OF THE TOWN. AT THE PLEASANTS COUNTY HEALTH FAIR, paramedic Ross Hart adjusts the blood pressure band around health student Mary Kelley’s arm. All the health classes visited the fair and were able to have their blood pressure and type checked and their eyes examined. Beware: Invasion of the math department hit twice! KEN TAYLOR AND DAVE TRADER put their creative minds to work as they endeavor to form a new program during their sixth period computer class. As technology ad- vanced, computer and calculus classes became important No. not ships and sub- marines; but, yes, com- puters and Calculus. As advanced technology prompted the need for a new computer class, and more advanced students brought about the need for a Calculus course, so the math department was hit by an “invasion of the C's”. Geometry teacher Mr. Bruce Martin and senior Michael Hayes teamed up together to establish a course offered in comput- ers at SMHS. This was the first year a course of this type had been avail- THE FIRST COMPUTER STUDENTS at SMHS, Mr. Martin's first semester comput- er class, experiment with an IBM. able to students. A limited number of students were able to take the course each semester. Ten stu- dents were enrolled first semester and nine second semester. Computers from Texas Instruments were used in the class during Septem- ber and October. Then, in early November, five new IBM's arrived at SMHS and were immediately put to use in the class. The old computers were sent to the library where they were available for all stu- dents to use. The new IBM's were also used outside of the sixth period class. Sched- uling for the 1984-85 school year was done on them. Working to provide every student with a bal- anced schedule, several hours were spent arrang- ing courses and students. We have the Cadillac of computers. What we can do with them is amazing,” commented Michael Hayes. The senior class was the first to have the opportu- nity to take Algebra I in the eighth grade. Thus, when they reached their senior year, there were no higher math courses available to them. This need for a higher math course prompted the birth of the Calculus course now offered. Under the guidance of Mrs. Suzanne Roose. 10 seniors were en- rolled in the class this year. FRESHMAN ROBIN DAW- the computers now located in the SON SPENDS some free time library, learning about and testing one of 84 Math Computers MAKING GOOD USE OF THEIR TIME, Missy Mays, Mike Hayes, and Ken Taylor work on a calculus assignment during class. SENIOR PAT BILLS works with one of the new IBM com- puters during the sixth period computer class. Math Computers 85 Recognition earned JOURNALISM STATE fina- SENIORS ANNE HAT- FIELD and Sara Webb sell yearbooks during their lunch periods. Journalism students win various awards While deadlines are made, stu- dents find other ways of achieving their goals The beginning of a new school term to journalism students meant another yearbook, production of the newspaper and the starting of countless deadlines. To start the year off right, students from both the yearbook and newspa- per staffs went to Fair- mont State College for the West Virginia Scho- lastic Press Association Convention. Colonel Chuck Savcdge, noted yearbook authority, re- turned to talk to students about the latest trends and designs. West Virginia Univer- sity sponsored the West Virginia High School Journalism Competition March 22-23. To enter the competition, students sent examples of their work. They were judged in various categories. Fi- nalists chosen for further competition were Anne Hatfield, Vicki Lamp, Theresa Bailey, Diana Campbell, Phyllis Powell, Maria Hayes and Angie Hammett. Four students placed in the finals at Morgantown. Theresa Bailey received first place in the ads divi- sion. Second place went to Anne Hatfield in Newsw- riting. Vicki Lamp and Maria Hayes placed sec- ond and third in yearbook layout and design. CO-EDITOR VICKI LAMP designs a layout for the people divider for an upcoming dead- line in the PURPLE GOLD. lists Diana Campbell, Anne Hatfield. Vicki Lamp, Theresa Bailey. Angie Hammett and Phyllis Powell talk at the ban- quet. 86 Journalism Journalism 87 SWEATING IT OUT, band members practice their contest show under the hot sun during their seventh period class. SEVERAL BAND MEM- BERS participate in a “jam ses- sion” at Cedar Lakes during a break from work at band camp. MARCHING DOWN MAIN STREET, the proud Marching Devils perform for the crowds along the way. GENERATING SPIRIT AT AN OUTDOOR THUSE, the band plays the fight song while cheerleaders do their routine. BAND REPRESENTATIVES STAND at attention as they participate in the traditional awards ceremony at Athens Ohio. 88 Marching Band Putting one foot in front of the other The Marching Devils found the right footing to in- crease their hard- ware supply While most high school students were still enjoy- ing their three-month summer vacation, band members were beginning preparation for their three-month marching season. Cedar Lakes in Ripley was the setting for this beginning. Harsh platoon prac- tices, long full-band prac- tices, and severe sectional practices each played their own special part in the rigorous training at band camp. But, band camp was just the begin- ning. There were seventh period in-school practices, after-school auxiliary practices, and the often- avoided individual prac- tices still yet to come. Where would all this hard work lead? For the Marching Devils, the long hours of practice and preparation led to a cabi- net full of awards. The band brought home some kind of “hardware” from each of the competitions they attended. From Marietta to Cambridge, the proud Marching Dev- ils swept through the state of Ohio, grabbing all their well-deserved trophies along the way. Throughout the season, the band participated in contests at Marietta, Ath- ens, and Urichsville, Ohio. They received one first place award and two second place awards. The flag and rifle corps each won two first place awards during the year. As part of a two-day trip, the band also partici- pated in a festival at Avon Lake, Ohio. This was part of an exchange program with the Strongsville band. Strongsville then came to visit St. Marys in February for a concert ex- change. 1983 proved a special year for the Marching Devils. They worked hard and cooperated well. Ev- eryone cared, not only about doing their best, but also about helping others. It was a band who cared, a band who shared, but most of all a band who dared ... to do their very best. Marching Band 89 From St. Marys to Clarksburg Second part of year provides variety of concerts, parades As the excitement of marching sea- son died, concert season began Although the final re- sults were not as success- ful as some had hoped, concert season did go on. From November when auditions for the wind en- semble and concert band were held, to May when “Pomp and Circum- stance” was played at graduation, the band ex- perienced many ups and downs. Immediately after marching season was over, auditions began. Forty-seven students were chosen for the wind en- semble and sixty-seven for the concert band. The first big event the band experienced came in February when a band from Strongsville, Ohio visited. The two groups joined together to present a concert for the public on February 25. In late January, all- state band tryout results were announced. Four students were chosen to participate — Wade Tay- lor, trumpet; Wendy Ruckle, tuba; Lara Fitz- patrick, French horn; and Curt Ducr, percussion. These honored students went to Parkersburg March 29-31 to play in a band which many people referred to as being supe- rior. May 5 brought about the annual concert band festival in Clarksburg. The results weren’t quite as expected, though. For the first time since the di- vision of the bands, both groups did not rate supe- riorly at the event. The wind ensemble main- tained their “1” rating, SOPHOMORE ALL-STATE PERCUSSIONIST CURT DUER entertains the crowd on his vibraphone during the band's annual spring concert. but the concert band went down to an overall “2” rating. The wind ensemble and concert band then merged once again to produce the Marching Devils. They marched in a parade at Clarksburg after concert numbers had been per- formed. There was also the traditional march at the Colin Anderson Cen- ter for the Special Olym- pics. They then ended the year with the Alumni pa- rade and the Memorial Day Parade in late May. ALL-STATE FRENCH HORN PLAYER, JUNIOR LARA FITZPATRICK, per- forms a solo at the spring band concert on Tuesday night, April 24. SENIOR SOLOIST WADE TAYLOR plays a piece by the composer Kcnnan on his trum- pet at the annual spring band concert in the auditorium. 90 Concert Band WIND ENSEMBLE PER- FORMS one of many selections played at the annual spring con- cert with Mr. Bill Duer conduct- ing. UPHOLDING A YEARLY TRADITION, the cominbed band plays “Pomp and Circum- stance for graduating seniors to march to at graduation. DURING A TYPICAL PRACTICE, concert band di- rector Mr. Dan Allman leads his band through a number in the school auditorium. Concert Band 91 RODDY MOTE, DRESSED FOR A CANTERBURY TALES PRESENTATION, raises his sword in greeting as he journeys to Mr. Roger Huff- man's English Lit class. SOPHOMORE JIMMY COX confers with classmate Tom Ryan as they work together on an English 10 assignment during fifth period. ON THEIR WAY TO ENG- LISH LITERATURE CLASS, seniors Brad Berry and Ken Taylor arc dressed in their Canterbury Tales attire. Spotlight in the classroom No lights, no camera, but plenty of action seen here Learning through involvement be- came a large part of classes To William Caxton, England’s first printer, Geoffrey Chaucer was “the worshipful father and first founder and em- bellisher of ornate elo- quence in our English”. Perceptive as this praise was in its time, today Chaucer is acclaimed simply as the father of English literature. As seniors, students first acquaited themselves with Chaucer in Mr. Rog- er Huffman’s English Lit- erature class. For several years Mr. Huffman has aided students in becom- ing more familiar with Chaucer’s world-re- nowned Canter- bury Tales. In doing so, he had the students ac- tually become the charac- ters involved. Class per- iods were set aside for stu- dents to present assigned characters to their peers. They dressed up as the character and then gave a background of the char- acter. “It was fun playing the part of the Nun in Chaucer’s The Can- terbury_______Tales.’’ commented Dawn Hall. “1 think the class prob- ably acquired more knowledge by acting and researching the parts then they would have by listen- ing to a lecture.” English 9 students were also given a chance to try their hand at acting. Stu- dents in Mrs. Barbara Reckard's English 9 classes presented a play in front of their classmates. Class members divided up into different committees to help prepare for the production of “A Ship- ment of Mute Fate.” There was a prop commit- tee, a sound effects com- mittee, and, of course, a cast. Also, three members of the class acted as critics of the play. 92 English FRESHMEN ERIC BILLS AND JAMIE ANKROM add ihcir part to the production of ‘‘A Shipment of Mute Fate.” presented by an English 9 class. I WITH A SMILE FOR HER AUDIENCE, Sherri Howard prepares to present her speech for Mrs. Yoho’s English 9 class. WITH THE HELP OF WEB- STER’S DICTIONARY, sev- eral sophomores work on an as- signment in Mrs. Yopp's Eng- lish 10 class. English 93 Ceramics, cartooning ter color. Crafts and Ce- ramics dealt with clay, pottery, wall hangings, wooden plaques, string art, macrame and various crafts. All of these classes combined helped with stage setting decorations for the Singing Christmas Tree, the art Club variety show, and the Choir Spring Concert. The Art Club held its third annual variety show entitled “1999” April 27. The club took donations from local merchants for an Easter basket to make the event possible. Artistic abilities go far beyond a class Creative students learn the basics of art by doing var- ious kinds of pro- jects and crafts. Throughout the year art students found them selves doing many differ- ent projects with the assis- tance of Mrs. Shirley White, art teacher. Advanced art students worked on oil acrylics, ve- lour paintings, wood de- sign and projects of their choice. Basic art classes learned to draw cartoons, still life designs, and wa- ADVANCED ART STU- DENT Bill Baxter begins draw- ing his next project. 94 Art MRS. SHIRLEY WHITE MAKES A sign for Homecom- EXPLAINING AN ASSIGN- Beatriz Dc Silva is sophomore JUNIOR LEE ANN OWENS molds clay to make a bowl on the pottery wheel in ceramics class. WATCHING JODI HALL DRAW arc Lesa Evans, Mi- chelle Efaw and Tammy Flana- gan. Art 95 Accomplishments Awards received at assembly WADE TAYLOR RECEIVES the Marine Corp Music Award from Sgt. Rod Mayberry. MICHAEL HAYES AC- CEPTS the computer science award from Mr. Bruce Martin. Honor and recog- nition are granted at the last assem- bly of school At the end of school be- fore seniors graduated, the annual Awards As- sembly was held. Things didn’t go exactly as planned. The assembly started on time but it didn't end on time. The assembly ran over 15 min- utes, and because of this, the buses had to wait. The most important, but dis- appointing thing, was that seniors did not get to march out of assembly as traditionally was done. Most of the awards were given to seniors dur- ing the assembly. Julie Carpenter, Jim Gessener, Mike Hayes, David Trad- er, and Sara Webb all re- ceived trophies and the Robert C. Byrd Award for being valedictorians of the class. Anne Hatfield, Kelly Kemp, and Jill Og- din also received trophies for being salutatorians. Science Awards were given to Missy Mays, who received the American Cyanamid Science Award and Anne Hat- field who received the Bausch and Lomb Sci- ence Award. Anne also was the recipient of the Modern Woodmen of America award. Selected for the John Phillip Sousa Award and the Marine Corps Outstanding Music Award was Wade Taylor. The DAR Good Citizen Award was given to Sara Webb who also received the Modern Woodmen Award. Theresa Bailey and Beverly Trader re- ceived scholarships to Parkersburg Community College. Two new awards were presented for the first time. The Dave Wilson Memorial Award went to Todd Lewis. Michael Hayes received a Com- puter Science Award for excellent achievement in Math. Michael also re- ceived the Flesher Award. Other awards and let- ters were given to stu- dents who were involved in sports, and PRT. Peo- ple who worked in offices and as assistances for teachers were also given awards. 96 Awards CO-VALEDICTORIANS, Sara Webb. David Trader. Mi- chael Hayes, Jim Gcssncr, and Julie Carpenter receive the Rob- ert C. Byrd Award. SGT. STEVE HENDERSON GIVES Kenny Taylor the Most Outstanding Senior Scholastic Athlete award. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MRS. PUTNAM PRESENTS Bob Buck and Glenda Malone with the “1 Dare You” award. RECEIVING TROPHY AWARDS for academic achievement arc Jill Ogdin, Kel- ly Kemp, and Anne Hatfield. Awards 97 Excelling More experience in academic subjects Students take classes one step further and achieve honor Students who find in- terests in certain classes, sometimes pursue them by joining clubs or extra activities. Then they be- come involved and at- tempt to excel in them. When excelling in their interest they receive cer- tain recognition for what they have accomplished. Whether it be Spanish Honorary or Science Honorary, students tried to gain a greater under- standing of academic sub- jects. Those people who enjoyed science found that the school offered many ways to learn more about the subject. Senior Anne Hatfield comment- ed, “I’ve always enjoyed science, so its seemed logi- cal for me to take all the science courses I could while in high school. And being a lab assistant made science even more fun”. By going that extra mile beyond what was ex- pected, people found it to be worth the time and ef- fort. SPANISH HONORARY MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Mrs. Janet Rea. Kelly Kemp; president, Terri Stafford, (sec- ond) Scott Simonton. Ed We- ber. Sara Webb. Jill Ogdin. (back) Bryan Jones, Sarah Mill- er. Mindy Lucas, Paula Marks, and John McKnight. 98 Awards PARENTS AND STUDENTS ihe Scholarship Banquet held in ENJOY wide variety of food at the cafeteria. SCIENCE HONORARY MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Allison James, Jill Ogdin, Kelly Kemp. Wendy Ruckle, (second) David Trader, Jim Gcssncr, Ju- lie Carpenter, Sara Webb, Anne Hatfield, Missy Mays, (back) Ken Taylor, and Tim Butcher. FIFTEEN NEW MEMBERS TO THE National Honor Soci- ety pledge their loyalty to the ideals of NHS. AFTER PLACING AT STATE journalism competition, Pam Yaglc congratulates Maria Hayes. Theresa Bailey, Anne Hatfield, and Vicki Lamp. Awards 99 Welding, building construction, child care Center’s skills deserve art appreciation Many appreciate only the fine arts, but PRT students consider their skills art also From child care to welding, the PRT Voca- tional Technical Center had something to offer ev- eryone. The students who gained the most from classes at the PRT were “the ones that are actual- ly trying to prepare for a career, not just trying to get credit.” commented Senior April Flowers who was enrolled in Hospital- ity Careers at the center. All juniors, seniors, and Special Ed students had the opportunity to take advantage of 15 course of- ferings at the PRT. This year's enrollment figures showed 120 students from S.MHS attending the cen- ter. The 14 instructors at the center provided teach- ing that would supple- ment the regular school day. For three periods a day students attended courses such as clerical secretarial, information processing, nurse assis- tant, medical assistant, occupational survey, dis- tributive education, child care, hospitality careers, commercial foods, weld- COMMERCIAL FOOD STU- DENTS Angie Jenkins and Di- anna Blouir look on as the milk- shakes they prepared arc de- voured. JUNIOR RON MEEKS USES great concentration as he nails a spacer on the bars track of his building construction project. ing, power mechanics, building construction, building maintenance, chemical operator, and industrial electricity. High school students were first admitted to the PRT in 1974. The idea was, and still is, to train the high school students who might choose not to go on to higher-level study. Job placements for stu- dents at the PRT were done during students' sen- ior year. Placements in- cluded jobs at service sta- tions. grocery stores, res- taurants, department stores, and business estab- lishments in need of secre- tarial skills. Students went to jobs four days a week and had one day in the classroom. Most stu- dents were paid by em- ployers for the work they did. 100 PRT SMOOTHLY SLIDING ALONG the grain. Special Ed student Rodney Gaspers sands down his building maintenance project. AS THE SPARKS FLY. senior Don Casto works on a piece of steel to be used in part of his welding project. SENIOR TAMMY WELLS AND junior Angie Farson help prepare the children in their child care class for the PRT Hal- loween party. SENIOR JAMES BILLS TRIES to weld a leg on a stool during his welding class at the PRT. PRT 101 KEVIN BUZZARD. JIM GESSNER. SARA WEBB. AND KEN TAYLOR prepare for the TV Honor Bowl contest in the library, their official prac- tice place. SENIOR ROBERT PAR- SONS spends some of his free time in the library using the computer for both fun and edu- cational purposes. 102 Library i__I LIBRARIAN MRS. HELEN WEBER searches through the circulation desk for a card as senior Pat Bills, library aide, looks on. TAKING A BREAK FROM HIS DAILY TEACHING ROUTINE. English teacher Mr. Roger Huffman looks through a newspaper for inter- esting stories and pictures. Have a question? What in the world is a google plex? Students who had questions learned a good place to find answers was the library Novels, newspapers, short stories, reference books, television sets, filmstrips, computers — the list goes on and on. Many students found out just how resourceful their library can be. Spending time in the library during study hall or lunch, or even before school, be- came part of a daily rou- tine for some students. Many students used the library only to do research for a class or to look up something in the dictio- nary. Some went for the sole purpose of reading the newspaper or looking at a magazine. Some went to check out a book, or maybe to study for a test. And. then there were those who went to the li- brary to chat with friends or to play with computers. The library was also the setting for many recep- tions, special films, and meetings held throughout the year. Mrs. Helen Weber, li- brarian, gave some rea- sons she knew students came to the library: to view a video; use a com- puter; discover what a googol plex was; find the forecast for Taurus; get a report of the 1984 Olym- pics; or to research a Ro- mantic Age poet. She said that one thing students al- ways came to the library for, though, was to talk with friends, at least until she told them to be quiet. The library was more than just books ... it served many purposes and became a good friend to all who used it. FIRST PERIOD HEALTH CLASS waits patiently as Mrs. Helen Weber, librarian, pre- pares the video machine for a movie. Library 103 MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR perform “Memories” at the Spring Concert. DRESSED IN 60’s CLOTHES, the choir sings one of their numbers in the finale. MICHELLE HALL SINGS “Two Less Lonely People in the World” at the Spring Concert. 104 Choir Concerts, contests Choir makes music a warm Music fills the air and creates a mood for students to relax and enjoy From the first day of class until the last, stu- dents who participated in choir found themselves preparing for the upcom- ing concerts. The concert choir helped bring out the Christmas spirit with car- oling through the school hallways and holding its annual Singing Christ- mas Tree. March 21 a contest was held at West Liberty Col- lege. The choir received a superior rating from the judges. The spring concert was presented to the commu- nity May 8 in the Rosen- lieb Auditorium. Ser- geant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band num- ber was performed as the with feeling finale. The choir sang for the Baccalaureate Ser- mon May 20. Lara Fitzpatrick and Marie Hatfield acted as accompanists along with Daniel Allman as direc- tor. CHOIR MEMBERS TALK about the new materials for the Baccalaureate Sermon. ACCOM PAN IEST LARA FITZPATRICK and Marie Hatfield warm up before prac- tice. Choir 105 AS THEY WORK TOGETH- ER on an assignment. Lisa Blosser. Melinda Burns, learn from one another. JUNIOR J.H. MAHANEY shows off his skills on a new Mexican game during his sev- enth period Spanish I class. 106 Foreign Language Double talk Seeking adventure through bilingualism JOE BLAUSER ENJOYS HIMSELF while taking another bit of his fried ice cream at Don Emilio's Mexican Restaurant in Parkersburg. JEAN HENEGAR. JUNIOR, and Jamie Ankrom, freshman, pigout on some Mexican mun- chics during a Spanish I culture day. Several students at SMHS dared to seek adventure and delve into the unknown Hola! Hablo espafiol. Haces tu? To get through an English class can be quite an accomplishment for some. Yet, many stu- dents choose to go beyond this; they choose to seek the adventurous side of life and delve into the un- known. They choose to study a foreign language. Both Spanish and Rus- sian courses were offered at SMHS. Through these courses students not only learned to speak a foreign language, they also learned of a foreign coun- try's culture. Each nine weeks students partici- pated in a culture day. Food from foreign coun- tries, reports on famous foreign people, and post- ers using a foreign lan- guage all played their part in these culture days. “I always enjoyed culture days in Spanish.” com- mented Spanish II stu- dent Julie Carpenter. “It was fun to try out new rec- ipes, even when they didn't turn out real well, as so often was the case.” The Foreign Language Club provided students not enrolled in a foreign language course the op- portunity to become in- volved in the learning of a foreign culture. A trip to Don Emilio’s,” a Mexi- can restaurant in Parkers- burg, and a trip to Grand Central Mall to see “Menudo”, an up and coming Mexican rock group, in a movie were the highlights of the club’s activities for the year. Scholastic-minded stu- dents enrolled in Spanish had the opportunity to be rewarded for all the time they spend studying. Each year students who maintained an “A” aver- age for three semesters of Spanish were eligible to become members of the Spanish Honorary. Six- teen students were induct- ed into the chapter this year. MRS. JANET REA, as well as Kelly Kemp and F.d Weber, look on as Renee Gregg becomes a member of the Spanish Honor- ary. ■ I Foreign Language 107 Distinguished Different branches with special people With various fund raisers students find money for trip Webster’s dictionary defines a special person as being “one that is distin- quished or different from what is ordinary or usu- al.” At St. Marys High School we have 40 stu- dents who are involved in the Special Education program. This program branches into three differ- ent areas: Quest, Learn- ing Disability, and Spe- cial Ed. These students worked together throughout the year to earn funds for a trip to Washington. They sold refreshments at foot- ball games and at class plays. Students also raf- OUTS1DE THE FBI BUILD- ING are Mindy Wright, Phyllis Perry, Angie Farson and Lisa Hall. fled off a turkey before Thanksgiving and sold calendars during the Christmas shopping sea- son. They then sold light bulbs and sponsored a Spaghetti Dinner. Their efforts earned them ap- proximately $2,000. This was enough money to pay for their trip. The trip took place May 24-28. The sixteen students that went only had to supply money for meals and personal ex- penses. Miss Pam Hamil- ton stated, “The kids all worked very hard this year and we’re very proud of them.” 108 Special Ed. WAITING TO TOUR THE Hamilton, Mr. Rick Yopp, and WHILE A TIRE IS BEING flat tire delayed the trip three NATIONAL GALLERY OF Mindy Wright. FIXED, special ed students sit hours. ART are Billy Ward. Miss Pam along the road in the sun. The LEARNING TO USE MAP SKILLS is part of sophomore Mindy Wright's assignment in Social Studies. BILLY WARD, JAMES BILLS, Angie Farson, and Mindy Wright wait for the lec- ture at Ford’s Theater. Special Ed. 109 HELPING RAISE MONEY TOBIE ANKROM AND FOR THE ART CLUB are SHERYL STEWART take Ca$h — The magic word for clubs Dances and sales help make more money for clubs Whether it be selling pepperoni rolls at a foot- ball game, a bake sale or going white water rafting, it always took money to make money. Clubs found they needed money to do everything! While most clubs earned money to go places and buy things, the Key Club used their money to hold a Christmas party at the Colin Anderson Cen- ter for the residents. Freshman Heather Hen- drickson commented, “It was a lot of fun. It made me realize just how lucky I really am.” Students had a variety of 10 clubs to choose from. A new addition this year was the Clown Club. The club consisted of eight members of the ju- nior class. They partici- pated in parades, helped with the psychology class Chrismtas party and the Special Olympics. “I had a lot of fun and saw a lot of new things,” commented Jimmy Tay- lor, one of three mebmers of FFA who had attended the National FFA Con- vention in Kansas City November 7-14. The club earned the money for the trip by taking donations for a deer rifle. With 108 members, the Tri-Hi-Y made its mark with fun this year. Allison James, president, com- mented, “We had accom- plished everything we wanted to do with both work and fun.” The club this year made around 200 dollars; the most it had made at one time. The Tri-Hi-Y presented a Christmas Assembly. Clubs associated with academics were Foreign Language, Math, Art, FHA and FFA. These clubs did everything from singing Christmas carols in Spanish to program- ming a computer. Although some stu- dents joined a club to get out of going to class, most found it to be a worth- while part of school ac- tivities. Mike Hearn. David Blouir. and part in FHA elections. Duane Taylor 110 Clubs DURING A KEY CLUB MEETING Bob Buck, Yvette Drinko, Brian Connon, and J.H. Mahancy discuss matters. SENIOR THERESA BAILEY prepares for the Tri-Hi-Y party. Clubs 111 GOURMET COOKING STU- DENT Steve Baffic practices his flowers as he prepares him- self for the decoration of the groom's cake. MRS. KITTY GORRELL, a local cake decorator, assists sen- ior Gourmet Cooking student Ken Taylor as he prepares icing for the cakes. SERVING AT THE RECEP- TION held in the school cafete- ria. Dianna Harding and Tim Westbrook discuss the punch bowl. THINKING HAPPILY that all the hard work is finally over. Miss Betty Jordan pins a cor- sage on Mrs. Shirley White, mother of the groom. AS HER WEDDING DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. Kim Binegar is escorted by Mr. Roger Huffman, who poses as her father. 112 Mock Wedding FULL OF SMILES, the newly married couple of Ed Davis and Kim Binegar exit the church sanctuary during SMHS’s first mock wedding. As Valentine’s Day arrives — Let’s play pretend . . . and seal it with a kiss in the end Adult roles stu- dents enter a fan- tasy world as their mock wed- ding takes place Valentine’s Day, a day which has come to be looked upon as a time set aside for sweethearts and their love for one another, was the date of the first annual mock wedding. Several student, teacher, parents, and board mem- bers gathered at the Pres- byterian Church Febru- ary 14 at 3:30 p.m. to wit- ness Ed Davis and Kim Binegar exchange marital vows. The Adult Roles class was in charge of planning and carrying out the cere- mony. Planning every- thing from wedding colors to the honeymoon, class members came to realize the detailed organization necessary for two people to say “I do”. The Gourmet Cooking class catered the recep- tion held afterwards. Sandwiches, hors d' oeu- vres, nuts, mints, and, of course, the traditional cake and punch were served. Mrs. Kitty Gor- rell, a local professional cake decorator, spent some time helping the class learn to decorate cakes. The Reverend Daniel Simmons performed the wedding ceremony which lasted approximately 15 minutes. Teachers Mrs. Barbara Rechard and Mr. Roger Huffman served as parents of the bride, the Reckmans, while Mrs. Shirley White and Mr. Bill Brizendine were parents of the groom, the Brizenwhites. Attendants for the wed- ding were best man Steve Meanor and ushers Ken Taylor, Chris Mathews and Todd Lewis. Tammy Templeton acted as the matron of honor, while Edie Engle, Teresa Snive- ly, Veronica Walker, and Erin Wolfe were brides- maids. Mrs. Isabel Strickling played the organ during the ceremony, while Brenda Cox acted as the professional photogra- pher. Mr. Pete Petty of Video Visions offered vi- deotaping services for the service free of charge. The Flower Basket and The Greenhouse donated flowers. Mock Wedding 113 Talk about PORTS Athletics is a community effort It’s not difficult to understand why our sports teams were consistently good. They had the support of the towns merchants, professionals, and private citizens. At sporting events from football to baseball, evidence of community support was apparent. At most contests local doctors or paramedics were present. The local newspaper devoted most of its sports pages to pictures and stories of SMHS athletes. Businesses, merchants, and private citizens provided money and services to athletic teams. The Pleasants County Bank purchased a new basketball scoreboard for the gymnasium. Shouldis’ Department Store furnished shoe-fitting services for the boys’ basketball team and sold the shoes at a reduced price. Whether the scoreboard read win or lose, the town remained loyal and teams remained the TALK OF THE TOWN. CROSS COUNTRY MEMBERS Jimmy Taylor, John Shultz, and Steve Meanor listen for the starting gun to begin their heat. In Sports circles much talk was made of the fact that without graduated All-American Steve Taylor the team would falter. However, with extra town support, the team had a successful year. KENNY TAYLOR puts a shot past guard Jim Gessner during varsity basketball practice as they prepare for their seasonal opener against Frontier. New coach, new faces, and a state winner help l urn cross country into a family affair This year's cross country team was characterized by new faces. Four first-year runners and a new coach were added to the team. Mr. John Armstrong assumed control of the fall sport. The new runners found out that cross country is as much, or more, mental effort than it is physical. The first-year runners were surprised at the atmosphere. Since few people go out for cross country, the running unit became very close. “Cross Country is a very, very demanding sport. I have a great deal of admiration and respect for all our runners. They cared about each other and were supportive of one another. In ten years of coaching, this was one of the best groups, in terms of people. I've been associated with,” stated Coach Armstrong. The year saw the team compete well even though they were inexperi- enced. One all-state runner was pro- duced from the team; Jimmy Taylor placed ninth in the state meet. This was an extraordinary feat in itself. Jimmy not only had to compete against AA runners but also A and AAA runners. Cross country does not have size divisions as other sports. This makes Jim the ninth best runner in the entire state of West Virginia for the 1983 season. _______Cross Country_______________ Meet SM Wheeling Park 3rd Marietta Invitational 8th Warren Oxbow Classic 9th Brooke 3rd Oak Hill Invitational 10th Camp Virgil Tate 10th Meet SM Magnolia Invitational 5th Elkins Forest Festival Invitational 9th St. Marys Invitational 3rd Regionals 10th MEMBERS OF THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM INCLUDE (from) Maken Cornell, Ed Davis, Billy Hughart. Phyllis Powell, (back) Floyd Cornell, Jimmy Taylor, Ken Taylor, John Shultz, Steve Mcanor, and Coach John Armstrong. 116 Crosscountry PSYCHING HIMSELF UP BEFORE RUN- NING in the state cross country meet is senior Jimmy Taylor. Jimmy finished ninth in a field of 110 runners. JIMMY TAYLOR. ED DAVIS, JOHN SHULTZ, Billy Hughart, and Ken Taylor burst off the starting line to get an early lead over their opponents. SENIOR STEVE MEANOR PACES HIM- SELF through the meet as he runs up a hill at Oak Hill. PHYLLIS POWELL, THE ONLY FE- MALE MEMBER of the team, shows her de- termination as she runs in the Oak Hill Invita- tional. Crosscountry 117 BRIAN CONNON STARTS THE CHAL- LENGE of ihe golf course on hole 1. BOB BUCK TRIES TO PUTT the ball off the fringe on hole 1. Golf 6 wins — 7 losses Parkersburg Cath. Lost Parkersburg South Lost Ravcnswood Lost Ripley Lost Sistersville Won Tyler Won Sistcrville Won Williamstown Won Parkersburg South Won Parkersburg Cath. Lost Gilmer Won Ripley Lost Gilmer Lost LKC 5th Regionals 6th MEMBERS OF THE GOLF TEAM IN- CLUDE (front) Greg Alfred, Lyle Dearth, Miranda Williamson, Brian Speidel, Cindy Murphy. Steve Alkire, (back) Max White, Jayson Scadden. Kevin Wright, J.H. Ma- haney, Dave Rouse, Brian Connon. Marshall Lamp, and Bob Buck. 118 Golf ON A SHORT PAR THREE OF 164 yards at the St. Marys Golf Course, sophomore Dave Rouse putts for a birdie ON HOLE 1, J.H. MAHANEY TRIES TO CHIP onto the green in hopes of bettering his score. STEVE ALKIRE TRIES HIS SKILL at sink- ing a putt in practice on hole 2. MARSHALL LAMP PRACTICES HIS PUTTING SKILLS on the practice green at the St. Marys Golf Course. With girls, new coach season with Golf, with a new season, new coach and new faces, started early for 14 young men and women. Starting in the fall this year, former coach Bruce Martin was forced to decide whether to coach golf or girls’ basketball. Mr. John Harbour stepped in and as- sumed the coaching role. With no seniors and no returning lettermen, this season was a year of building and gaining experience. Re- turning were Max White, J.H. Ma- haney, Dave Rouse, Brian Connon, Golfers end 6-7 record Bobby Buck, Brian Speidel and Steve Alkire. The only member with varsity experience was Marshall Lamp. Led by junior Marshall Lamp, the golf team posted a 6-7 record. At the LKC meet, which took place at Green Hills, the team placed fifth. At the regionals at Parkersburg Country Club, the team finished sixth. Five freshmen, including two girls, were just a few of the new people to participate on the golf team. Golf 119 Freshmen, sophomores 17 ,7 with different uniforms lU III Oget tieV to achieve a 5-1-1 record “The object of JV football is to teach basic techniques and develop younger players. Those goals are be- ing accomplished though hard work. In addition, they are building unity and an appreciation of teamwork,” stated Mr. Bill Brizendine, JV assis- tant coach. The team was coached by Mr. Denny Venderlic. Because the JV and freshmen teams were combined, differences in uniforms could be seen on the field. The freshmen wore white helmets and white pants, while the sopho- mores wore the varsity pants and hel- mets. Both freshmen and sophomores wore the same shirts. The gridders ended the season with a record of 5-1 -1. They won their first two games against Sistersville and Frontier. Ravenswood invaded Devil territory on September 26. Neither team got a touchdown and when the final whistle blew, they were dead- locked at 0-0. On October 3 the Dev- ils traveled to Wirt County and came home victorious. However, on Octo- ber 10 the Devils dropped their next game to Magnolia. The Devils went on to win the rest of their games. JV CHEERLEADERS LEAD the crowd in cheers at the Padcn City game. Junior Varsity Football 5 wins-1 loss-1 tie SM 16-0 Sisterville SM 6-42 Magnolia SM 13-8 Frontier SM 18-14 Harrisville SM 0-0 Ravenswood SM 16-12 Paden City SM 13-12 Wirt JV FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE (front) Chuck Coker, Danny DeMoss, Tom Al- kirc, Anthony Cox, Randy Davis, Joey West, Paul Westbrook, Dave Walker, (second) Jim- my Mosser, Jamie Ankrom, Ricky Lewis. Kent Lucas, Eric Bills, Jerry Grose. Brad Butcher. Jeff Carpenter. Brad Campbell, (back) Darren Harman, Jeff Renner. Jerry Bowie, Steve Barnhart, Chris Weekley. Joe Blauser, Steve Carpenter, Bcrnie Barley, Shawn Marshall and Coach Bill Brizendine. 120 JV Football COACH BILL BRIZENDINE AND SHAWN MARSHALL watch the game from PLAYERS GAZE FROM THE SIDELINES the sidelines. as the Devils prepare to take on the Gators. JERRY BOWIE EVADES A TACKLE while rushing against Harrisville at home. JV FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE COACH Mr. Bill Brizcndine looks on as the Devils play at home. JV Football 121 Through sunshine and rain, in fog and snow Gridders weather winning season With only three offensive starters from last year’s 7-3 team returning, Coach Gail Mote had to rebuild the Blue Devil football squad. Starting on August 1, 39 sophomore, junior and senior boys showed up to begin a rig- orous training schedule. This contin- ued until Setcmber 2 when they de- feated the Gators of Harrisville by a decisive score of 25-0. As they continued on in their sea- son, the Devils next traveled to Wirt County and handed the Tigers a loss of 19-10. The Devils crushed Frontier in their home opener, 39-3. The team then traveled to Ravens- wood in hopes of prolonging their winning streak to 4-0. These hopes were soon demolished by the Red Devils as they came from behind to win 19-14. Back home, playing on the rain- soaked Imlay Field, Mote's forces bounced back off their loss to trounce, by a score of 25-0, the visiting Wil- liamstown Yellow Jackets. Then, go- ing back on the road, the Devils scored 33 points in the first half to defeat Gilmer County who rallied with only one touchdown. 122 Varsity Football SENIOR QUARTERBACK RODDY MOTE (10) is ail alone as he gains yardage against Frontier. JUNIOR MIKE EFAW (52) THROWS A BLOCK to open a path up for senior quarter- back Roddy Mote (10). SOPHOMORE BRENT CLARK (32) AND SENIOR Steve Canterbury (81) cheer for their team from the sidelines. WATCHING HIS TEAM IN THE FINAL GAME of the season against Sistcrsvillc is head coach Gail Mote. A HOST OF DEFENSIVE DEVILS TACK- LE an opponent ball carrier, forcing him out of bounds. JUNIOR MIKE EFAW (52) and senior Todd Lewis (31) come to help out as junior John McKnight (22) makes the tackle. Varsity Football 123 TAKING TIME TO SURVEY THEIR OP- PONENTS, the Devil offense gets ready for the next play. INTENT ON WHAT THE COACH IS TELLING THEM, the gridders get a breather during a timeout. Varsity Football 6 wins — 4 losses SM 27-6 Harrisville SM 33-7 Gilmer SM 19-10 Wirt SM 6-34 Magnolia SM 33-3 Frontier SM 21-6 Doddridge SM 14-19 Ravenswood SM 24-36 Spencer SM 25-0 Williamstown SM 14-39 Sistersville MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY FOOT- BALL TEAM ARE (front) managers Leslie Mote. Jason Butcher, Jody Mote. Andy Aux- ier. Matthew Auxier, Troy Taylor, (second) John Polasko, Larry Collins, Roddy Mote, Vince Taylor, Eric Wright, Jerry Bowie. John McKnight, Bryan Jones, Ken Parsons, Jeff Renner, (third) Todd Lewis, Brent Clark, Mike Cox. Bcrnic Barley, Mike Bincgar, Steve Carpenter, Joe Blauser, Rick McCullough, Brent Bills, Mike Efaw, (fourth) Mike Hearn. James Bills. David Walker, Jeff Nichols, Steve Barnhart, Christopher Wccklcy, Joey Yeager, Darren Harman. Duane Taylor. Kenny Ma- lone, (fifth) Shawn Marshall. Greg Janes. John Mike Nichols, Chuck Coker, Steve Canter- bury, Tim Butcher, Chris Mathews, Ed Weber, Brad Berry, (back) Coaches Howard Wiblin, Gail Mote, Bill Auxier. Denny Venderlic and Bill Brizendine. 124 Varsity Football MIKE EFAW (51) AND ERIC WRIGHT (12) bring down an opponent to keep them from a first down. Through sunshine and rain, in fog and snow Gridders weather winning season The Blue Eagles of Magnolia spoiled Homecoming by beating the Purple and Gold. The next game at Doddridge was the last traveling date for the Blue Devils. Prevailing by a score of 21-6 over the Bulldogs, this was the season’s last taste of victory. With the LKC championship on the line, the purple shirts fell in defeat to Spencer, dashing all hopes of the conference title. After a week’s lay- off. the undefeated Sistersville Tigers visited snow-covered Imlay Field for the final contest of the season, and handed the Devils their fourth loss of the year. This defeat allowed the Dev- ils to end their season with a winning record of 6-4. Leading the Devils was First-team All-LKC and State quarterback Roddy Mote. Kenny Malone also made first-team All-LKC, while Brad Berry was put on the second team. Receiving Honorable Mention were Brent Bills, Ed Weber, Todd Lewis, Mike Hearn and Duane Tay- lor. Brad Berry also received Honor- able Mention for All-State. TODD LEWIS (31) AND MIKE BINEGAR (41) arc recognized along with the rest of their class on Senior Night. Varsity Football 125 Setting new school record JV girls finish season with 16 wins The Junior Varsity girls basketball squad set a new school record for girls’ basketball with their final re- cord of 16 wins and 2 losses. The de- feats were experienced against Mag- nolia and the triple A Patriettes of Parkersburg South. Both losses were avenged during the season. Miss Kim Roten coached the squad. It was her second year of coaching. Sabrina Wilson started in the point- guard position. She led the team in scoring with an 18 point average. Starting at guard were Paula Lewis and Julia Reed. Paula had the second highest average with 8.06 points per game. Julia tied the two starting for- wards, Barb Hovey and Andria Knight for third with an average of 5 points per game. Erin Isreal came off the bench to average 3 points per game. The squad came up from strong seventh and eighth grade years, losing only twice in the two seasons. They were also tournament champions their seventh grade year and runner- up their eighth grade season. One of the more exciting games of the season for the JV squad came against the Bulldogs of Doddridge on November 8. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter, the girls were dow n by 9 points. They climbed back in to tie the score and won in over- time, 55 to 54. Miss Roten, a speech and hearing specialist, threw a party to celebrate the team's successful season. Coach Roten resigned at the end of the sea- son. Coach Roten commented that she enjoyed coaching the past two years. FRESHMAN PAULA LEWIS (10) prepares to shoot a foul shot. JV Girls’ Basketball 10 wins — 2 losses SM 49-10 Wirt SM 45-29 Point Pleasant SM 39-33 P. South SM 55-54 Doddridge SM 42-10 Harrisville SM 48-33 Spencer SM 40-9 SM 48-3 SM 43-28 SM 40-21 SM 41-24 SM 42-16 Pennsboro Wirt Magnolia Ravenswood Doddridge Spencer SM 38-47 SM 41-19 SM 34-7 SM 41-45 SM 58-21 SM 45-20 P. South Pennsboro Harrisville Magnolia Ravenswood Point Pleasant MEMBERS OF THE JV GIRLS- BASKET- BALL TEAM are (front) Mary Gault. Julia Reed. Sabrina Wilson. Erin Israel, Angie Efaw, (back) Miss Kim Roten, Andria Knight, Sharon Holpp, Barb Hovey. Melinda Martin, Paula Lewis, Sherri Workman and Mr. Bruce Martin. 126 JV Girls' Basketball FRESHMAN MELINDA MARTIN (31) brings the ball up the court in an offensive move against Ravenswood defender Beth In crocci (43). COACH ROTEN DISCUSSES plays with Andria Knight (21), Barb Hovey (24), Julia Reed (15). Paula Lewis (10) and Sabrina Wil- son (20). ERIN ISRAEL (33) TRIES TO INBOUND SHOOTING A LAY-UP while other team the ball to Sherri Workman (13) between op- members wait for a rebound is freshman Barb ponents Karra Karran (12) and Gale Stemple Hovey (24). (31). JV Girls' Basketball 127 Ending their season with . i i . i . . oaz evert record of 10-10 Girl cagers bigger, better but still not enough to get out of sectionals The girls' basketball team finished the year at the 500 mark, 10 wins and 10 defeats. The girls came back from a dissappointing 1 and 19 season with little personnel changes. Seasonal play began at home on September 13 against Pennsboro. The squad lost by the slim margin of two points. After the opening loss the team went on a three game winning streak, defeating Wirt, William- stown, and Paden City. The victory over Williamstown was especially sweet because the girls came back from a 12 point deficit in the fourth quarter. September 27 and 29 brought competition against what proved to the toughest opponents in the area, Magnolia and returning state champions Ravenswood. Losing to both teams and to Doddridge the following week put the girls at the 3 and 4 mark. The girls dropped a home game against Spencer on October 8. Things then started looking up as the squad again went on a three game winning spree, defeating Sistersville, Penns- boro and Harrisville. Point guard Jill Riggs sparked to a 17 point game to lead the team to victory against the man-to-man defense of Harrisville. The squad then did a complete turn- about as they lost the next three games to Magnolia, Ravenswood and Williamstown. October closed with a victory over Sistersville. Starting November with a 7 and 8 record, the girls evened their record at 8 and 8 with a win over the Wirt County Tigers. Diana Campbell hit game high honors of 25 points to lead the team in the November 15 bout against Paden City. The girls added yet another win to their record No- vember 17 as they defeated Harris- ville for the second time of the season. The season ended on a sour note as the girls lost to the Yellow Jackets of Spencer after having a 16 point lead during the second half. Sectionals were the week of November 21 in the SMHS gym. As in the past, the Dev- ils faced the Magnolia Blue Eagles for the sectional title. Magnolia won the advanced on to regional play. Varsity Girls’ Basketball 10 wins — 11 losses SM 41-43 Pennsboro SM 36-43 Spencer SM 62-39 Sistersville SM 42-10 Wirt SM 47-28 Sistersville SM 48-19 Wirt SM 52-49 Williamstown SM 53-45 Pennsboro SM 37-38 Doddridge SM 47-21 Paden City SM 47-39 Harrisville SM 53-51 Paden City SM 29-61 Magnolia SM 28-45 Magnolia SM 56-33 Harrisville SM 28-53 Ravenswood SM 35-72 Ravenswood SM 36-83 Spencer SM 29-35 Doddridge SM 34-36 Williamstown SM 38-60 Magnolia MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL team are (front) Sherri Hoff, Diana Campbell. Camie Boley, Missy Bram- mcr, Brenda Boley. (back) Theresa Sigler. Peggy Metz, Jill Riggs, Becky Ingram, Connie Nichols. Lori Buzzard, and Mr. Bruce Martin. 128 Varsity Girls' Basketball FIRST-YEAR VARSITY PLAYER THE- RESA SIGLER (14) goes up for the shot against the Doddridge Bulldogs while Diana Cambell (24) and Camic Boley (12) wait un- der the basket. FORWARD SENIOR CAMIE BOLEY (12) drives the baseline at at a home game. DURING A HOME GAME SENIOR Camie Boley (12) to see if she might pass the SHERRI HOFF (25) looks back to teammates ball off. Lori Buzzard (30). Diana Campbell (24) and Varsity Girls’ Basketball 129 Fundamentals, emotion, enthusiasm are keys to Freshmen’s first competitive season Fundamentals were the key to the winning record of the Freshman Bas- ketball team. First-year coach Mark Barnhart commented, The Fresh- man Basketball team worked very hard on fundamentals. They dis- played a lot of emotion throughout the season. Through repetition of fun- damentals and much enthusiasm, they became a very competitive unit. They were truly a group of winners.” The ninth grade cagers started their season with the first two games at home. They fired out of the block w inning four of their first five games. The freshmen won three of their next five games giving them a record of 7-3. In their next games they were riddled by injuries and sickness and went on a four-game skid to finish the regular season at 500. With several key players coming off injuries, the freshmen traveled to Glenville for the LKC tournaments. A last-second shot by Rick Lewis put the Devils into the semi-finals against Calhoun. The freshmen soon found themselves in the championship game against AAA school Ripley. Though playing tough, the Devils fell in de- feat to finish as runner-up in the LKC and 9-8 overall. Freshman Basketball 9 wins — 8 losses SM 34-20 Tyler SM 44-37 Williamstown SM 29-34 Ravenswood SM 31-46 Ripley SM 51-43 Tyler SM 40-44 Wirt SM 41-14 Williamstown SM 46-26 Doddridge SM 34-33 Doddridge SM 52-39 Doddridge SM 39-47 Ripley SM 47-40 Calhoun SM 37-27 Wirt SM 36-38 Ravenswood SM 40-48 Ripley SM 31-41 Paden City SM 27-42 Paden City MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN BAS- KETBALL TEAM include (front) Eric Bills, Jamie Ankrom. Tom McKnight, Greg Alfred, (back) Coach Mark Barnhart. Brad Butcher, John Ballard. Kevin Wright. Rick Lewis, J.L. Vaughan, Jeff Carpenter, and manager Erin Israel. 130 Freshman Basketball GETTING READY FOR A REBOUND off a free throw is Jeff Carpenter (42). KEVIN WRIGHT(51)GETS READY under the board while J.L. Vaughan (55) takes a shot in a game against Wirt County. FIRST-YEAR COACH MARK BARN- HART takes advantage of a time-out and gives his team a few' last-minute pointers. GOING UP AGAINST TWO WIRT County defenders, Kevin Wright (51) gets ready to shoot. Freshman Basketball 131 Blocked shots pave way to j-r 77,7 winning JV season t OV GI t fl OS6 who participated this year JV boys basketball team scored 826 points, snatched down 720 re- bounds and blocked 152 shots to pave the way to a 9 and 6 winning season. During the season the squad ac- complished a seven-game winning streak. The streak continued from a win over Ravenswood on February 3 to a win over Paden City on February 24. The squad was coached by Mr. Larry Butcher, an elementary school physical education teacher. Brian Connon scored 182 points and snatched away 44 steals for the season. David Fetty scored an even 100 points and contributed 24 assists. John Polasko gave 99 points and grabbed down 134 rebounds. Dave Rouse controlled the hoop for 114 points and led the team in rebounding with 160. Jeff Renner almost broke the century mark with 99 points and dished out 78 assists. Charlie Snyder contributed 150 points and tore down 108 rebounds. WITH HIS EYES GLUED on the basket, Charlie Snyder (40) prepares to shoot. “ JV Basketball 9 wins — 6 losses SM 49 — 47 Frontier Sm 25 — 34 Paden City Sm 36 — 30 Sistersville SM 46 — 38 Wirt SM 47 — 34 Pennsboro SM 41 — 50 Ravenswood SM 29 — 41 Magnolia SM 35 — 36 Williamstown SM 39 — 31 Sistersville SM 44 — 48 Frontier SM 42 — 45 Doddridge SM 55 — 50 Ravenswood SM 58 — 40 Harrisville SM 40 — 31 Magnolia SM 40 — 32 Harrisville MEMBERS OF THE JV BASKETBALL TEAM INCLUDE (front) Joe Blauser, Brian Berry, Jeff Renner, Nestor Agudclo, Randy Whitehair, Brian Connon, (back) Coach John Armstrong, Max White, Charlie Snyder, Karl Clay, Dave Rouse, John Polasko, Glenn Settle, Dave Fetty and Coach Larry Butcher. 132 JV Basketball BRIAN BERRY (14) calls out the defensive MAX WHITE (32) prepares to release a foul play number. shot at a home game. A HARRISVILLE GATOR ATTEMPTS to block a Charlie Snyder’s (40) shot. SOPHOMORE DAVE ROUSE (44) jumps against a Williamstown player for the ball. JV Basketball 133 Installing a new system, nfTOV„ ni 7V accomplishing new goals. Jy' j to put fun back in sport “I feel the season was successful in terms of where we started and where we finished, first-year mentor John Armstrong said when he described this season. Coming off a disastrous season, the Devils used a combination of seniors, underclassmen, and a new' coaching staff to finish with the best won lost record in several years. Installing his new system, Arm- strong hoped to become competitive with teams on our schedule, and MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY BASKET- BALL TEAM INCLUDE (front) Jim Gcssner, Brian Speidel, Rick Wilson, Gary Flanagan. Bob Buck. John McKnight, (back) Coach John Armstrong. Ed Weber, Tim Butcher, Ken Taylor, John Mike Nichols, J.H. Mahaney. Steve Baffic. Brad Berry and Coach Larry Butcher. “put some fun back into the sport.” Even though they lost 14 games, the Devils were very competitive, as they were in most games until the final minutes. The roar of the crowd as game time rolled around proved to everyone that the fun was definitely back and as the clock of the Willimastown game ran out, everyone showed that, yes, the fun was back. ----Varsity Basketball — 8-14 JUNIOR GUARD RICK WILSON (34) dis- plays his ball-handling technique as he dribbles down the floor. SM 37-49 Frontier SM 69-72 Magnolia SM 63-54 Harrisville SM 65-76 Paden City SM 57-89 Williamstown SM 70-54 Wirt SM 50-71 Williamstown SM 52-68 Sistersville SM 32-35 Pennsboro SM 61-50 Harrisville SM 45-54 Frontier SM 44-68 Paden City SM 48-53 Sistersville SM 63-53 Doddridge SM 46-44 Williamstown SM 65-56 Wirt SM 43-52 Ravenswood SM 38-84 Wheeling Central SM 59-55 Pennsboro SM 69-44 Harrisville SM 61-73 Ravenswood SM 55-66 Magnolia 134 Boys' Varsity Basketball TIM BUTCHER (32) GOES IN FOR a lay- up as Williamstown’s Jeff Wiltrout (33) watches. GOING UP FOR A JUMP-BALL ARE John Mike Nichols and Williamstown's Paul Ream (15). SENIOR KEN TAYLOR (30) WARMS up for a free throw while junior John McKnight (22) looks to the bench for counsel. WILL1AMSTOWN COACH RON LATHEY and Coach John Armstrong con- verse before the game. Boys’ Varsity Basketball 135 JUNIOR J.H. MAHANEY (40) CONCEN- TRATES on the basket as he shoots a free throw in the last game of the regular season. GARY FLANAGAN (14) DIVES in an at- SURROUNDED BY DEFENDERS from tempt to keep the ball from his Williamstown Magnolia, senior forward Ken Taylor (30) opponent Derek Farley (13). takes a shot for the Devils. SENIOR FORWARD TIM BUTCHER (32) gets set in a defensive stance against Wirt County opponent Steve Shears (15). SENIOR FORWARD TIM BUTCHER (32) shoots the ball in a game against the Pennsboro Cardinals on the home court. 136 Boys' Varsity Basketball Installing a new stytem, 1 accomplishing new goals, S ClgCrS jjldy to put fun back in sport After starting out slowly, the Pur- ple and Gold came on strong toward the end of the season. Playing eight of their first 11 games on the road they had a 3-8 record going into the last month. Finishing the season with sev- en of their last nine games at home, the Devils won five of them to finish the regular season at 8-13. The season ended on a bad note as the Devils were eliminated in the first round of sectional play by Wheeling Central. With a good nucleus returning, the eyes of Coach Armstrong were big. Thoughts rolled through his head as he stated, “The future looks good with many players returning.” Receiving LKC honors and All- State honors was senior forward Tim Butcher. TAKING THE BALL INSIDE FOR a lay-up at Ravenswood is junior forward Ed Weber (43). Boys' Varsity Basketball 137 JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD members arc (front) Lcsa Evans. Renee Polasko (second) Grade Morningstar, Fawn Lucas, (back) Ma- ria Poling, and Michelle Efaw. DURING A THUSE, cheerleaders dance while the band plays the fight song. MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY SQUAD arc captain Lora Polasko, Tammy Flanagan, Veronica Walker. Missy McCartney, Kim Parsons. Mindy Lucas, and mascot Kristi Huffman. JV SQUAD PERFORMS “PYT” at a thusc for competition practice. 138 Cheerleaders Russian, straight eagle O n„ nnrf chants, cheers, mounts kC tio JJLlr i of cheerleaders’ practice For 13 girls, summer was full of work. While other people were sleep- ing in late, the cheerleaders were up early and practicing from 8 a.m. until noon. The cheerleaders ran three laps and every other day they lifted weights. JV squad went to the United States Cheerleaders Association for camp at Marshall University June 23-26. The JV's won ribbons for spirit, pom-pon. cheer and chant. The cheerleaders learned cheers, chants, a dance rou- tine, and safety for mounting and building mounts at camp. The varsity cheerleaders went to University Cheerleaders Association at West Virginia University, Camp was held July 11-14. The varsity won ribbons for group cheers, spirit, im- proved squad and pom-pon. To raise money for new uniforms and warm-up sweats, the cheer- leaders sold popcorn, spirit hats and spirit badges. They also had a pop bottle drive and two car washes. Dur- ing football season they held three thuscs and during basketball they sponsored two thuses. For the last game of the season the varsity and JV squads teamed up with the seventh and eighth grade squads to do a rou- tine to “Beat It”. On Saturday February 4 the squads went to Fort Frye H igh School for a clinic and competition. The JV's placed first in their division. The varsity squad hosted a tourney on March 24. Eight squads attended the competition. The JV placed first and the varsity squad placed second in their divisions. The squads plan to make the tourney an annual event. BOTH SQUADS BUILD A MOUNT to cheer “with spirit and soul at Ravenswood. Cheerleaders 139 Illness pins Hughart, ( Childers’ championship LjCCOVUCS Cl dream come true’at State It was “a dream come true”. Larry Childers captured the 155 pound crown February 23-25 at the state wrestling competition held in Hun- tington. As a team the Blue Devils finished fifth out of 40 teams. The squad had placed fifth for three years running. Mr. Bill Brizcndine, wrestling coach, commented that he was pleased with the team's performance and that next year they would like to place higher than fifth. Billy Hughart placed fifth at the state tournament while Tony Hansen placed fourth and Lester Hughart got PINNING HIS OPPONENT IN A crucifix is junior Mike Everett. third place. Lester, a two-time state champion, was ill the day of competi- tion. Brizcndine said that there was no doubt that if Lester would have been 100 percent he would've been a three-time state champion.” Wrestling Meet SM Harrisville 3rd SMHS Invitational 3rd Jackson County Invitational 5th Magnolia 1st Huntington 4th Williamstown 3rd Meet SM Calhoun Invitational 3rd LKC 4th Harrisville-Doddridge Triangular 1st Regionals 4th State 5th MEMBERS OF THE WRESTLING TEAM INCLUDE (front) Tom Alkirc, Tony Hansen, Billy Hughart. Jamie Butler. Lester Hughart. Steve Canterbury, (second) Steve Alkire, Andy Burkhammer, Russell Steele, David Walker. Anthony Cox. Steve Carpenter, score- keeper Peggy Metz, (back) John Shcaron, Jeff Hughart, Mike Everett, Larry Childers, James Bills, and Dave Trader and Coach Bill Brizen- dine. 140 Wrestling COACH BILL BRIZENDINE GIVES Billy Hughart some last-minute advice before a TRYING TO KEEP HIS OPPONENT in- first in the 155 pound class in the state wres- match. bounds is junior Larry Childers. Larry placed tling tournament. FIRST PLACE WINNER OF THE 112 pound class Lester Hughart stands with the other players at the regional tournament. SENIOR DAVE TRADER TRIES TO put his opponent from Calhoun in “the cowboy at rcgionals where he later placed fifth. Wrestling 141 Many home meets and a 'strong nucleus’ allow team to run with busy year Girls’ track “We had a strong nucleus in our juniors and seniors plus a lot of help from our sophomores and freshmen, commented 13-year track veteran Coach Howard Wiblin. As the track took on a new look, the girls' track team’s hopes grew high. Coach Wiblin commented that this was one of the busiest track seasons ever. He accredited the changes to the track to Mr. Carl, Jim Maley and the positive attitude of the administra- tion. More home meets were held than last year. Leslie Elliott junior track member, remarked, “The home meets this year were a good exper- ience for all of us because it familiar- ized us with the way track meets are run so that when we went to larger meets, we were not so nervous.” SENIOR BECKY INGRAM W4NDS UP to hurl the shot in a meet at home. Girls’ Track Meet SM Meet SM Meet SM WV Track League 2nd WV Track League 2nd St. Marys 1st WV Track League 2nd St. Marys 1st W V Track League St. Marys 1st St. Marys 1st Championships 6th St. Marys 1st St. Marsy 2nd St. Marsy 1st WV Track League 2nd St. Marys 1st Regionals 5th Dunbar 9th Gazette Relays 7th State 17th WV Track League 6th MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS- TRACK TEAM INCLUDE (front) Coach Howard Wiblin, manager Joyce Cross, Peggy Metz, Mindy Horner, Veronica Walker, Becky In- gram, Andria Knight, (second) Johnna Baylcs, Beth Lewis, Bcatriz DeSilva, Leslie Elliott, Taffy Smith, Phyllis Powell, Carol Hashman, (back) Missy Taylor, Paige Mahaney, Tammy Rice, Julie Wilson, Tina Horner. Lori Buzzard, Veronica Owens, and Jenny Hescht. 142 Girls' Track WORKING TOWARD PLACING IN the long jump is junior Leslie Elliot. in JUNIOR PHYLLIS POWELL AND fresh- man Missy Taylor get ready to start their race. TRYING FOR A QUICK START against the other runners is freshman Veronica Owens. Girls’ Track 143 Many home meets and a ‘strong nucleus’ allow Girls’ track team to run with busy year Peggy Metz, Leslie Elliott, Johnna Bayless and Becky Ingram qualified to participate in the state track meet held at Charleston’s Laidley Field — May 31-June 1. Peggy Metz placed fourth in the high jump with a jump of 4'10” which gave the girls their only points. Leslie Elliott qualified in the 300 low hurdles with a time of 50.6. Freshman trackster Johnna Bayless qualified in the 100 meter dash with a 14.2. Becky Ingram threw 31’ to qualify. The girls ran in 17 meets many of which were either the John Marshall meets or at home. The John Marshall league consisted of John Marshall, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville, Brooke, Magnolia and St. Marys. The St. Marys' first invitational track meet was held April 19. The track club and John Armstrong, boys track coach, made the venture a smooth and successful operation. “Next year will be better and big- ger,” commented Coach Howard Wiblin. MISSY TAYLOR RUNS IN THE 4 x 800 meter relay at a home meet. 144 Girls' track FRESHMAN CAROL HASHMAN THROWS the shot-put and tries to place at a STATE QUALIFIER PEGGY METZ SOPHOMORE LORI BUZZARD RE- mcet- CLEARS the high jump at a home meet. LEASES the discus in a home meet. BEATRIZ DESILVA RUNS from the starting line to get an early lead on her oppo- nents. Girls' track 145 LESLIE ELLIOTT RUNS THE 300 low hur- SENIOR VERONICA WALKER PRE- dles. Leslie qualified for state. PARES to throw the discus at a home meet. SENIOR KENNY TAYLOR runs the 800 in a home meet. Malone and Steele lead nine qualifiers at state as Boys finish ‘very successful season’ With the coining of spring time brings the preparation of teams for competition. This was true for the Devil track team. The Devils had been a dominant force in past years in statewide competition. However with the graduation of Steve Taylor and the acquiring of a new coach, the team faced a new challenge. New head coach John Armstrong brought with him experience and high hopes for the team. “The team told me when the season started that they wanted to win the LKC, Region- al and do well at state. “I think we were very close to doing what we wanted to do,” commented Mr. Arm- strong. The boys won the LCK, were run- ner-ups in Regionals and placed sixth at state. “I thought we had a very successful season,” Mr. Armstrong continued. Five and the twelve meets were at John Marshall High School for the West Virginia Track League. The League provided good competition and a chance to run on an all-weather track. Boys’ Track Meet SM Meet SM Meet SM St. Marys first WV Track League first WV Track League third WV Track League second Dunbar fourth LKC first WV Track League second WV Track League first Regionals second St. Marys first Doddridge Invitational first Slate sixth MEMBERS OF THE BOYS' TRACK TEAM INCLUDE (front) Jack Hashman. Eric Wright. Lester Hughart, John Mike Ni- chols. Russell Steele, Steve Canterbury, Ken Taylor. Jim Taylor, Kenny Malone, Mike Cox, Dave Fetty. (second) Brian Speidcl, John El- liott. Steve Meanor. Steve Baffic, Ed Weber. Bob Strausc, John Shultz, Matt Elder, Dave Rouse, (third) Brad Butcher, Jerry Hashman, Tom Hashman, Randy Whitchair, Gary Meeks, Bob Buck, Kevin Wright, (back) Coach John Armstrong, Makcn Cornell, J.H. Mahancy, Nestor Agucdelo, Coach Richard Conaway. 146 Boys' Track STEVE CANTERBURY PRACTICES the pole vault during eighth period. KENNY MALONE PREPARES to throw the shot while John Mike Nichols watches. JACK HASHMAN RUNS the shuttle hurdle relays in a home meet. Boys’ Track 147 Malone and Steele lead r finish nine qualifiers at state as UL J o jllll fl ‘very successful season’ The boys’ track team finished sixth out of 22 teams at the state track meet May 31-June 1. Kenny Malone and Russell Steele were the only first place finishers. Malone won the shot put with a throw of 49’8”. Steele, who set a new school record of 14 feet, jumped 12'6” to w in the AA division. Jimmy Taylor was fourth in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10:18.91 while Charlie Snider placed sixth with a time of 10:20.30. The boys won the LKC champion- ship and were runners-up to Magno- lia in Regionals. Qualifying for state were Steve Canterbury and Lester Hughart in the pole vault, Ken Taylor in the 800, Mike Cox in the 110 high hurdles and the shuttle relay which consisted of Eric Wright, Jack Hash- man, Dave Fetty and Mike Cox. RUSSELL STEELE SPRINTS DOWN the home stretch in a meet at John Marshall. 148 Boys’ Track PACING HIMSELF IN THE TWO-MILE event is senior runner Jimmy Taylor. PRACTICING THROWING THE SHOT- PUT is junior Kenny Malone. SOPHOMORE MIKE COX BURSTS OUT of the starting block to run his event in a home meet. RUNNING THE HIGH HURDLES ARE juniors Floyd Cornell and J. H. Mahaney. COACH JOHN ARMSTRONG AND senior Jack Hashman share a laugh as they watch the events at John Marshall. Boys’ Track 149 Led by three returning seniors, the baseballers Strive for reality of their high hopes “Hopes were high and the work was hard. Dreams were of being the best in the state,” stated head coach Denny Venderlic. The baseball pro- gram got started March 1 with the first day of practice. Seniors Pat Bills, Todd Lewis and Vince Taylor led the team. It was their responsibility to make the team go through stretching and flexibility exercises. As April rolled around, the team was ready for their first game. Not only did the team battle other oppo- nents but also the weather. The Devils were playing .500 ball as May rolled in and so did the good weather. Senior Todd Lewis got things rolling with his bat and leader- ship. The defense and the pitching all started coming together. Pitchers Rick Wilson, Larry Childers, Ken Parsons, and Bryan Jones were all contributing complete games while throwing only 90 or less pitches for a seven inning game. The offense got rolling with Todd Lewis, Bryan Jones, Rick Wilson, Larry Childers and Mike Efaw fin- ishing the season all batting over .300. RUNNING TO FIRST AFTER BUNTING the ball is junior John McKnight. -----Baseball 16 wins — 11 losses SM 7-0 Wirt SM 0-10 John Marshall SM 3-6 Williamstown SM 1-3 Magnolia SM 6-8 Pennsboro SM 17-5 Sistersville SM 6-5 Parkersburg Catholic SM 5-1 Calhoun SM 4-7 Magnolia SM 15-0 Doddridge SM 5-11 Wheeling Central SM 9-13 W'heeling Central SM 1-12 Parkersburg SM 8-1 Wirt SM 6-2 Wirt SM 6-4 River Local SM 0-2 River Local SM 5-4 Frontier SM 0-3 Magnolia SM 3-0 Pennsboro SM 4-2 Parkersburg SV1 19-5 Clarksburg Dame Notre SM 12-6 Clarksburg Dame Notre SM 11-5 Sistersville SM 13-3 Doddridge SM 11-1 Doddridge SM 1-10 Magnolia MEMBERS OF THE BASEBALL TEAM INCLUDE (front) manager Mindy Lucas, Jim Smith, Joe Blauser. Jamie Aknrom, Joe Powell, Darren Harman, manager Glenda Ma- lone, (second) manager Paula Marks, Mike Efaw. Brent Clark. Jeff Renner, Kenny Par- sons, Jeff Nichols, Bernie Barley, (back) Coach Ed Wilson. Pat Bills, Rick Wilson, Larry Childers, Todd Lewis, Vince Taylor, John McKnight, Bryan Jones, and Coach Den- ny Venderlic. 150 Baseball JUNIOR BRYAN JONES PITCHES in front of a home crowd at Dave Wilson Field. MEETING ON THE PITCHER'S MOUND for a short pep talk arc the Devils infieldcrs. THIRD-BASEMAN LARRY CHILDERS PASSES the ball around the infield before the inning starts. Baseball 152 Baseball Led by three returning seniors, the baseballers Strive for reality of their high hopes TODD LEWIS (15) MAKES SURE A Sis- tersvillc player does not steal a base. BASEBALL COACH DENNY VENDER- LIC walks toward the dugout after an inning of play. BERNIE BARLEY (18) STRETCHES TO catch a high pitch while an opponent ducks. The baseball team won 11 of their last 14 games while capturing the A A Sectional and finishing the season with 16 wins and 11 losses. Bryan Jones led the team with a .384 batting average. John McKnight stole 17 bases and smashed two homeruns during the season. Todd Lewis also had two homeruns while sporting a .313 average. As a team the Devils were at bat 652 times with 179 hits, 145 runs, 10 sacrifices, 91 stolen bases, 7 homeruns and a .240 batting average. KENNY PARSONS (6) DIVES back to first base to avoid being tagged out by the throw from the pitcher. BRYAN JONES (8) TAKES HIS WIND UP before releasing the ball. Larry Childers had 4 wins and 3 losses at the mound while Rick Wil- son evened his season at 3 and 3. Ken- ny Parsons and Bryan Jones both had even seasons with 2 and 2 records. Childers lead the team in strike outs with 42 while Parsons and Wilson had 28 and 25 respectfully. Five Devils were given LKC hon- ors. Larry Childers, Todd Lewis, B.J. Jones and Mike Efaw received honor- able mentions while Kenny Parsons was named to the second team. Baseball 153 Girls’ softball organized: new team on the block Softball — it was a new sport with 15 players. The girls competed against more experienced teams, the weather and uneasiness of being a part of a new program. Mr. Bill Brizendine, softball coach, set up a 19 game schedule. Uniforms in the school colors of purple and gold were furnished by the school. Yellow wind breakers were also a part of the attire. Julia Reed lead the team with .563 batting average and 18 stolen bases. Paula Lewis supported a .511 batting average and had 17 runs. Erin Israel had the distinction of hitting two homeruns while contributing 12 sto- len bases and a .510 batting average. Finish with As a team the Devils had 152 hits, 124 runs, 91 walks, 58 strike outs, 79 stolen bases and .409 batting average. Paula Lewis posted a 4 and 3 re- cord from the mound. Sabrina Wilson closed her pitching record at 1 and 0 while Julia Reed and Sharon Holpp fell to 0 and 4 and 0 and 1, respective- ly. Devils finished their season 5 and 8. The number of games were cut from 19 to 13 because of the rainy weather. The girls were ineligible to compete for state honors because of the deci- sion to have a softball team was made too late for completing the needed forms through the Secondary Schools Activities Commission. 5-8 record for the season Girl’s Softball 5 wins — 8 losses SM 0 18 John Marshall SM 20 — 5 Ravenswood SM 21 — 14 Parkersburg SM 5 16 Frontier SM 5 4 Paden City SM 5 — 1 Ripley SM 12 - - 13 Padcn City SM 6 — 8 Paden City SM 8 — 14 Ripley SM 24 - - 2 Paden City SM 10—15 Spencer SM 5 - 12 John Marshall SM 3 — 6 Frontier MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM INCLUDE (from) Angie Efaw. Deb- bie O'Blockovich, Barb Hovcy, Lisa Marlino, Brenda Miller. Mary Gault, Sheri Workman, Jill Cox. (back) Sharon Holpp, Diana Camp- bell, Paula Lewis, Sabrina Wilson, Erin Israel, Julia Reed, Scarlet Danielson, and Coach Bill Brizendine. ERIN ISRAEL (14) PREPARES TO RUN home at coach Bill Brizendine’s command. PAULA LEWIS (2) CONCENTRATES be- fore pitching the ball. BLOWING A BUBBLE WHILE RUN- NING toward third base is Jill Cox (8). J. TAKING A SWING AT THE BALL during the Parkersburg game is freshman Julia Reed. (5) SHERI WORKMAN S RUNS TO GET to first before the ball arrives. Slopping around in the mud; who says girls are all Sugar and spice and everything nice?. GREG JANES. ONE OF THE SENIOR COACHES, paces the sideline as he plots the next play. Picture yourself slopping around in a wet, muddy field. Now picture yourself in your oldest sweatshirt and jeans, toboggan, and pair of gloves. Now put yourself in this setting: It’s a cold, rainy Wednesday evening in November. You're on a mucky, foot- stomped, boggy football field with about fifty die-hard fans watching you. Got it? Now you know what it feels like to be a Powder Puff football player! With a team consisting of twenty- seven players, the senior girls defeat- ed the junior girls by a score of 28-26. The first score went to the juniors with Leslie Elliott carrying the ball for the touchdown. The senior girls soon retaliated with their first touch- down scored by Serena Eddy. The seniors led at the half and retained their lead throughout the rest of the game. HELPING EACH OTHER OUT ON THE MUD-COVERED FIELD arc the junior and senior Powder Puff teams. “PUFF A JUNIOR IS THE MOTTO of the senior team as shown by cheerleaders Dave Trader and Richard McIntyre. SENIOR KICKER KIM PARSONS, with the help of Diane Blouir and Kim Phillips on the kick-off team, kicks off to the junior team as referee Bill Brizendine looks on. 156 Powder Puff SENIOR APRIL COX AND JUNIOR MI- CHELLE Hendrickson throw a block against each other in an aggressive play for their teams. BOTH TEAMS HUDDLE UP AFTER A SENIOR DRIVE, planning their strategy for the next play. Powder Puff 157 Talk about ITT________________ A luxury we can’t do without TODD LEWIS prepares some cake frosting under the direction of Gourmet Cooking class guest, Mrs. Kitty Gorrell. Located in a bend of the Ohio River, St. Marys was a self- contained town. We had several department stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. And we had the added distinction of having our school system in the same community — a luxury larger areas don’t have. Financial support and loyalty were a part of the town — school bond. Local businesses received our patronage and in turn they bought ads in our school publications. Loyalty came in such ways as our support for the county Special Olympics and the town’s overwhelming attendance at our sports contests, plays, and concerts. Graduation ceremonies were probably the best indication of reciprocal town-school pride. There we came together to show mutual respect and revealed why we are the TALK OF THE TOWN. SENIOR ART STUDENT KIM MORRISON puts on a bunny face for £ Wanda Cross. Wanda was a part of the Art Club Variety Show that attracted community members, as well as students, to be performers. 159 Fashions fade with leaves PHILLIPS PHARMACY Like the changing of the seasons, fads fade and new ones replace them. The coming of all and the beginning of the school year brought signs of such designs as Lee, Chic, Izod, and Jordache. One of the biggest fads was the preppy look. Whether it was a sweat- er draped over a back, an Izod shirt, or a bandana tied around a neck, the look was complete. Another look that appeared during the season was the punk look. It fea- tured new hairstyles and fashions. Some fads just seemed too good to fade. Fashions such as Nike, cowboy boots, and plain blue jeans will prob- ably live on forever. No one could pre- dict the future of the famous striped jeans, flashdance shirts and the ox- ford shirts. These fads will fade away with each season and a new and different fashion will appear. Who knows what the future holds and what tomorrow will bring. All we can do is wait and see. Drugs William Hammett John Phillips Dial-’Drug’ If DRESSED IN THE latest style, a sweatshirt and an up-turned collar, is Theresa Bailey. TOM’S LOCKSMITHING Complete Lock Safe Service Best, Falcon, Medeco, Ace, Tubular and Safety Deposit Locks Sold Keys cut by code or duplicated Master Grandmaster Systems also installed High Security Locks Our Specialty Tom Amos — Owner Pike Rd. St. Marys 684-3914 FORD MERCURY Clovis Motor Co. 3rd Washington St. Marys, WV 26170 Bus. 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A word most generally associated with working men and women also pertained to students and their numerous afterschool activities. Whether it was the football team, the flag corps, or the College English stu- dents, all were putting in overtime. Athletic teams such as track, foot- ball, basektball, and wrestling spent several hours after school preparing for the season and their upcoming games and tournaments. The team members prepared themselves by lift- ing weights and running staircases as well as their regular workout and practice. Striving to be the best, the March- ing Devils auxiliary groups worked overtime on their routines and march- ing manuevers during the marching season. Also, many sections within the band practiced music and march- ing drills on their after-hours time, preparing the future competitions. Also putting in overtime was the varsity and junior varsity cheerlead- ing squads who gathered to improve their chants, cheers, and mounts for upcoming thuses and sports events. Many students ever furthered their studies in the after school hours. The College English students met every Monday night from 6:30 till 9:30 p.m. to obtain credit toward the college of their choice. Although many students weren’t involved in any of these activities, they still participated in raising sup- port for their team and their class- mates at school activities. Putting in overtime may have been hard work, but in the end it paid off with pride and satisfaction. Flower Basket Gail and Sandy Mote owners 417 Second St. St. Marys 684-3984 Hours Mon. — Sat. 9-5 TELEFLORA City 163 Alkire Agency 800 Third St St. Marys 684-2429 County ITeadtc and Th. St. ««ry0(Aeli Award-winning Partners in Local News, Sports, Features and Advertising Gerber Dental Associates Dr. C.R. Gerber, Jr. DDS, Inc. Dr. Jay Gerber, DDS Dr. C. Richard Gerber III, DDS Phone: 684-2204 St. Marys, WV Subs become members of family As well as students, many teachers, cooks and custodians had to take a day off due to illness or for reasons unknown. These people, unlike the students, were replaced for the day by substitutes, generally know as “Subs . To the students subs were a wel- come sight on the day of a test or for just a break from the daily routine of things. Because the subs were called upon so often, the students grew to knew them as well as the regulars. Freshman basketball coach Mr. Mark Barnhart and substitute teach- er says he likes teaching at SMHS because It’s close to home; it’s a nice school. It has good facilities and nice students.” Mr. Barnhart also subs in Ritchie and Wood Counties. Mr. Barnhart says he would teach full time if the opportunity arose. Mrs. Susan Auxier, a former Eng- lish teacher at SMHS, says she likes substituting here because she enjoys working with teenagers and the staff at SMHS. She knows the procedures at SMHS and, therefore, it is easier for her to work here than any other school. Mrs. Auxier quit teaching to spend lime with her oldest child be- fore he started to school. Mrs. Lois Simmons said that SMHS was one of her favorite places to teach because the boys and girls are fantastic, and the personality of the staff is very helpful when here. Mrs. Simmons has substituted for the last 15 years after she quit to raise her children. Mrs. Simmons taught Eng- lish before leaving SMHS. MRS. LOIS SIMMONS, substitute teacher, takes a break from her reading to rest her eyes and check on her class. 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 City 165 BEST WISHES ST. MARYS KIWANIS CLUB Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today J J Equipment Inc. Owners Billy Joe and Wanda Hammett Belmont. WV 26134 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 Alderman’s Auto Supply Belmont. WV 26134 P.O. Box 165 Phone: 665-2121 Home: 665-3808 Activities provided by city In a small town it is difficult for the teenagers to find a source of enter- tainment. In St. Marys students found not a single movie theater, bowling alley, or shopping mall. Without any of these facilities it be- came nearly impossible for couples to go on a date in St. Marys. The nearest city that held all these resources, plus more, was located ap- proximately 22 miles southwest of St. Marys. The city of Parkersburg is one of the largest cities in the entire state of West Virginia. This accounted for the four movie theaters, two bowling alleys, two roller rinks, six depart- ment stores, the 100-store mall, and the various fast-food chains. On weekends couples seemed to flock to the many activities that were held within the Wood county city lim- its but after the fun was over, they returned to their homes in St. Marys. City 167 Businesses publicity holds h Advertising, a process of recruiting customers to shop at a certain store or to buy a certain product, plays an im- portant role in the community, as well as for several school organizations. Many clubs were dependent upon the purchase of advertisements to sup- port the cost of their activities. The buying and selling of publicity was financially important to the for- mation and processing of school pub- lications. The price for the Purple and Gold averaged approximately SI0.000; therefore, staff members worked on raising partial cost of the yearbook. Advertisements for the book were sold at a cost of $40, $60, S80 and $100. Additional funding was obtained by the selling of patrons, professional patrons, and the 350 sub- scriptions sold. Also, another school publication funded by the ads was the school newspaper, THE ARGUS. Local businesses not only assisted publications, but also gave aid to var- ious sports groups — financially and spiritually. During football and bas- ketball season sport programs were PHYLLIS POWELL, business manager for Argus, assists Tammy Scadden in purchasing an advertisement for an upcoming edition of the newspaper. Advertisements was also seen throughout the halls publicizing dances, yearbook sales, and the junior and senior class plays. No matter what the type of advertising, it has proven to be a beneficial process of obtaining funds for clubs and class projects. Compliments of Goldsmit JUG Black Co. Newport, Ohio Parkersburg 168 City The Pleasants County Bank Member FDIC City 169 ‘We’re your Pleasant People Bank’ Compliments of CABOT Route 2, Waverly 665-2441 History holds key to frequent questions When the students of St. Marys traveled to ball games, band competi- tions and other school events, they were always expected to answer two questions concerning them and their school. The first question concerned the name of the school and the second question was about the school colors. The first question seemed always to be, Is St. Marys a Catholic school?” The response was “no” and students had to offer an explanation for the name. The name for the town was originated by Alexander H. Creel, the founder of St. Marys. As he was trav- eling by steamer to Wheeling, West Virginia, he dreamed of the Virgin Mary directing him to look upon the Virginia side of the Ohio River. The Virgin Mary told him that he beheld a site of a happy and prosperous city of the future. The city was therefore named in honor of the Mother of our Lord. Another question commonly asked was why our mascot is a Blue Devil when our school colors consist of purple and gold. When the school first started out the “Devils” wore purple and gold satin uniforms. Over the years the color of the bright uni- forms gradually faded to a shade of blue. An announcer at a ball game made the mistake of calling the St. Marys players the “Blue Devils” in- stead of their given name. Many of the students mimicked the error and after numerous years, the name was adopted. 170 City The c; i£5u FIRST NATIONAL BANK i-J Uof St. Marys C wt€ Gnow IVUk U 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 E el dmyomtvo Inaund U «lOOuOOO 9 - 3 9-12 9 - 5 401 —2ND ST A MAIIM STAR OIL COMPANY_ CRUDE OIL BUYERS P.O. Box 1 76 Newport, Ohio 45768 Telephone 614-473-2656 172 City Belmont Riverview Estates and Wright's Marine wishes you the best of luck Charles O. Wright and Martha L. Wright owners Farm Fresh St. Marys Open 24 hours Belmont Open 6 to 12 St. THauft 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. From a one room school to the present Through history there are always two things you can count on chang- ing, the sights and the way of the peo- ple. We find these changes, along with others, in our own community. Much has changed over the years, cx- pecially in our school system. In the beginning our school system consisted of small one room school houses with the dimensions of 16 x 18 feet. The very first school was built in 1808 and was located at the mouth of the Middle Island Creek. The small school houses were furnished with fireplaces or wood stoves. Also, furni- ture or wood stoves. Also, furniture such as seats and desks was construct- ed from split logs. The number of rural schools and their locations changed for various reason. Economic conditions, im- proved roads, and the number of chil- dren living in a certain community were many of the factors that brought about the moving of school houses. The one room school house was main- tained until 1933 or 1934. The first elementary school con- tained both grade school and high school classes. This system was changed with the building of the high school in 1919. In 1933 the State Leg- islature passed the County Unit Plan Law. The school was later expanded in 1937 with the addition of more classroom space to accommodate the students. Another wing was added containing a gymnasium, an audito- rium, music room, shops, and extra classrooms. Our school has changed a great deal over the past 176 years. We have evolved from the one room school to the present system. Today, the school contains 45 rooms — a major turna- bout from the years of the past. City 173 PA TRONS Melissa J. Mays Good Luck Sis! Love, Theresa Mountaineers Beagles Jackie Carpenter Brad Berry Anne and Vicki — ’84 Mr. Mrs. Michael Hayes Mr. Mrs. Ray Barnhart Best Wishes to the Class of ’84 Betty Bailey Matt Nichols Your truly, Juan Riggins GO FOR IT ’85, Amy Riggs Jody, Carrie, Rob Cunningham Good Luck to Beverly Good Luck in ’85 Bob Buck Good Luck in '84 Ed Weber Good Luck Class of 1984 Tim Butcher Sara Webb Betty Jordan Mike Webb Doug Robertson Julie Hall Betsy Putnam LeAnne Lewis Carol and Jerry Vaughan Jim and Mabel Morris Alton and Bettie Smith Gary and Shirley Snively Martin and Louanna Yoho Pleasants Realty Bowling Team Kelly’s Market Kate and John Dawkins Good Luck Class of ’86 C.R. Berry Family Bernard and Hollic Williamson Leota Maston K.D., Bonnie, and Casey Lamp Neetie Bills, Good Luck Penny Wolfe, Alicia and Matthew Hazel Myer Mrs. Mabel Snively Mr. Larry Gainer Kim, Ivannah, Edie, Class of ’85 Bruce Martin Mrs. Ann Bradfield Gary Nichols Family Daivd Barbara Carpenter 174 City Lights overtake boredom Some students had a hard time finding something to do around St. Marys. Four SMHS students and one community member found something to occupy their spare time. These students organized two light shows — Illusion and the Sound Lab. Light shows were presented at dances. Music was played from the original recordings enabling the dancers to dance to familiar songs. The club or organization sponsoring the dance selected the records they wanted to play. Besides the music, special light effects were used. We saw a light show one year at 4- H camp, and it was our dream to have our own. We started thinking about how to build one then,’ commented Randy Gorrell, member of Illusion. Randy started the group along with Mike Coartney. They had traveled to Sistersville, Salem, and Middle- bourne to have dances along with lo- cal shows in Pleasants County. Mike and Randy charged either 50 percent of the profit made at the door or whatever the organization and they had decided prior to the event. They became involved with doing light shows in the summer of 1981. “We try to make our light show as differ- ent as possible from everyone else’s. The light show is fun and it keeps extra spending money in our pock- ets,” stated Randy. James Poling, Mike Malone, and Ron Buchcanon were also in the light show business with their group. The Sound Lab. They established their group four years ago. The Sound Lab performed their show locally as well as Parkersburg, Salem College, and Mineral Wells. The Sound Lab held a dance for Easter Seals March 2 at the Park School gym. All of the proceeds were donated to Easter Seals. They raised S90 for the organizations. Western Auto Ellis, Maxine, Kathy Boyles 684-3838 The Flower of Harrisville Serving all of Ritchie County 643-4370 Specializing in distinctive silk arrangements for the lasting memory of every occasion ... Hi-Way Grille owners Charles and Yvonne Landsettle City 175 Triplett Brothers Hardware furniture and appliances “For over 60 years more than just a hardware store.” 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 4-H Jr. Leaders jftrosfoe A Warren and Sandra Hall 684-7772 JOY EXTERMINATING Newport, Ohio Complete pest control service Exterminators since 1964 Termites are our specialty FHA VA Inspections 473-2739 Homestyle Cooking Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 214 Washington St. Phone 684-2624 Mike Sarah Landers owners 176 City New record set by National Merit finalists A new school record was set by four seniors by being named as National Merit Scholarship finalists. Jim Gessner, Mike Hayes, Missy Mays and Wendy Ruckle won the honor of representing St. Marys High School. In order to become a finalist, the students had to take the PSAT N.MSQT test during their junior year. The scores were tabulated and the top students from each state in the nation were selected to represent the top one-half per cent of the 1984 Sen- ior Class. Students were required to have maintained high academic records and the recommendation and en- dorsement of the principal. They also had to take a second examination to confirm the first test score, and they had to give information about their interests, accomplishments, and fu- ture goals. Jim, Mike, Wendy, and Missy con- tinued on for three awards. National Merit SI,000 scholarships were pre- sented to 1,800 students on the basis of state representation. The awards were supported by business and in- dustrial sponsors. The sponsors fi- nanced more than 1,500 renewable Merit Scholarships. The remaining 2,000 or more four-year scholarships were awarded by colleges and univer- sities to finalists who attend their schools. Missy Mays planned to attend West Virginia University to study prc-veterninary medicine. Missy stat- ed, This scholarship can make the difference between going to a good college and an outstanding college for those students who do well in their studies, but cannot afford to attend an outstanding school with its high tuition rates.” “The program gave me the recog- nition I needed to compete with oth- ers to get into the top schools,” said Mike Hayes about the National Mer- it foundation. Mike plans to pursue a career in engineering at Virginia Tech. Wendy Ruckle remarked that, It was a great honor for me. I was very surprised but happy.” Wendy has been accepted to Fairmont State Col- lege where she plans to study either music or optometry. An engineering field will be pur- sued by Jim Gessner. Jim plans to attend West Virginia University in the fall. f Ml I ,• � 4 •jl| •• 1 H. . M ■ y '£5 1 V r- a JIM GESSNER. Wendy Ruckle. Missy Mays being recognized as Natinal Merit Scholarship and Mike Hayes set a new school record for finalists. City 177 Compliments of VIENNA FLORIST and BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 2807 Grand Central Ave. Vienna Phone: 295-5631 ftke fashion HulMj 325 Second Street St. Marys, WV 684-7444 Owned operated by Rockie and Karen Hall DAVIS MOTOR Company St. Marys Debbie’s School of Dance and The Exercise Place State Route 2 Belmont, WV 665-2946 STUDENTS AT DEBBIE’S SCHOOL OF DANCE are (from) Amy Riggs, Teresa Snivc- ly, Jenny Wince, (second) Missy Hearn, Bernie Barley. Becky Ingram, (back) Marcey Davis and Barb Barley. 178 City Zepora’s Quilt Shop Route 2, St. Marys, WV Phone 304-665-2687 CLARK Mid Ohio MONUMENT Valley Rt. 2 North Loan Co. of St. Marys 110 Lafayette — owner — St. Marys, WV Carl Clark 684-9202 684-2807 City 179 Professional Patrons Denver G. Wilson, O.D. Charles L. Seita, D.D.S. Vision Care Associates, Inc. Michael J. Lewis, M.D. Danny Chandler, D.D.S. Robinson’s Barber Shop Pleasants County Emergency Sqi Vaughan’s Termite Control Harvey H. Hatfield Belmont Furniture Center Violet Touch-Lora Berry Eichorn’s Dairy Bar OOPS A-DAISY FLORIST Dr. Francis H. Hughes Jr., M.D. Auto Fleet and Industrial Supply Continental Exploration, Inc. Emerson Lanes Lisa Davis, D.V.M. Hornor and Harrison 180 City Congratulations and Best Wishes To our Seniors ... We’re Proud of You from 409 Second St., P.O. Box 147 St. Marys, WV 26170 Phone (304) 684-3175 Celebrating Our 37th year Serving the Mid-Ohio Valley 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 It’s a matter of pride City 181 C-Rule garners opposition On January 20, the C average rule which stated that s maintain a 2.0 grade pi stay eligible for extrac' tivities came into effect, stated that the student state and local attendant ments. Despite the majority school boards, principals, an! ers opposition, the rule still ca effect. The state board defined extracurri- cular activities as activities which were beyond class instructions and in- cluded a variety of special interest groups and events. Extracurricular activities were not graded, did not earn credits, took place out of the classroom and often involved perfor- mances before a public audience. Harold Carl, Pleasants County Su- perintendent of Schools, stated, “It (the C average rule) discriminates against the five percent of students who put forth their best effort, but can't make a 'C. It's affecting the kids who are always getting tromped on.” Mr. Carl went on to say that board had no way to police the rule. As an example, he cited the regula- tion concerning the fact against hav- ing pop machines available for stu- dent use in schools. “Yet you can go to practically any school in West Vir- ginia and find them,” stated Mr. Webb. Bill Brizendine, guidance counsel- or and wrestling coach, stated, “The people who stay in school only to play sports will do whatever they have to do to stay eligible. If they aren’t Ein- steins now they won't be when they get out of school, no matter that their grade average. Send your thoughts with special care 111 Second St. St. Marys, W.V. 26170 (304) 684-3215 £ ==—=5 Continental Telephone — = =1= System West Virginia Telephone Co. P.O. Box 108 2nd Street St. Marys, WV 684-9211 182 City NEWPORT IGA Bucky Lee, Manager Independent Grocers Alliance Newport, Ohio FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Mrs. Janet Rea, Greg Knight. Kelly Kemp. J.H. Mahaney. (second) Julie Carpenter. Dawn Hall. Becky Ingram. Tanya Renner. Audrey Cunningham. Beatriz DcSilva, Nestor Agudelo. Lora Polasko, Sherri Hoff, (third) Brenda Casto. Michelle Efaw. Becky Haddox. Mandy Bullman, Liz Roden. Lee Ann Owens. Karen Casto. Jill Cox. Terri Stafford. Jean Hcnegar. Cindy Pinkerton. Debbie O'Blockovich. Phyllis Powell, (fourth) Kristi Barnard. Rcnnee Gregg. Sherri Cronin. Connie Janes. Paige Mahaney. Lydia Harris. Leslie Leasburg. Barbara Hovey, Lisa Blosser. Melinda Burns. Miriam Cross, (fifth) Becky Morton. Fawn Lucas. Shelly Hornish. Melissa Hornish, Sheri Hoff. Dorlinda Graham. Mindy Lucas. Glenda Malone, (sixth) Sherry Howard. Miranda Williamson. Ginger Stemple. Beth Lewis. Rick Wilson. David Rouse, Joe Blauscr, Paula Marks. John McKnight. (seventh) Jodi Hall. Connie Cottrill, Helen Carl, Ed Weber. Kenny Parsons. Eric Bills. Brad Butcher. Jeff Carpenter, (eighth) Jill Ogdin. Kay Mercer. Lisa Martino. Jeanne Rutherford. Sheri Workman. Sara Webb. Mary Gault. Andria Knight, (ninth) Sabrina Wilson. Bobby Buck. Carol Morton. Yvette Drinko. (tenth) Matt Nichols. Scott Simonton. Bill Baxter. Shawn McFarland. Stacy Smith. Sarah Miller, Michelle Hendrickson, (back) Max White, Brian Berry. Steve Alkirc. John Polasko. Jason Newbrough, Jim Smith. Bryan Jones. Paige Jordan. John Nichols, and Karl Clay. KEY CLUB KEY CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Brenda Casto. Bob Buck. Brian Connon. J. H. Mahaney. Michelle Maston. (second) Tammy Rice. Ginger Stemple. Nestor Aqudelo. Mandy Bullman. Melinda Martin. Mike Courtney. Kay Mercer. Matt Nichols. Mrs. Jody Cunningham, (back) Miranda Williamson. Sherry Howard. Cindy Nichols. Heather Hendrickson, Paige Mahaney. Veronica Owens. Carol Morton, and Yvette Drinko. INDEX A Adams, Linda; 73 Adkins. Robert; 79 AG; 161 Agudelo, Nestor; 12, 49, 132, 146, 184 Alderman’s Auto Supply; 167 Alfred, Greg; 70, 118, 130 Alkire, Cynthia; 79 Alkire. Steve; 60. 118,119,140. 184 Alkire. Tom; 70, 120, 140 Allman, Dan; 31, 79, 91 Amos, Beckie; 60 Amundson, Jon; 79 Ankrom, Jamie; 70, 93, 107, 120, 130, 150, 183 Ankrom, Loretta; 49, 50, 110, 188 Ankrom, Rhonda; 70, 187 Armstrong, John; 132, 134, 135, 146, 149 Auville. Brenda; 33, 186, 188 Auvilic, Keith; 70, 186, 188 Auxicr, Andy; 124 Auxier. Bill; 79 Auxier, Matthew; 124 B Baffic, Steve; 9, 33, 44, 1 13, 134, 146, 191 Bailey. Barbara; 70 Bailey, Betty; 79 Bailey. Bill; 60 Bailey, Laura; 49 Bailey. Theresa; 33. 44. 87, 99, 111, 185, 189 Ballard, John; 70. 130 Barley, Barb; 179 Barley, Bernie; 60, 120, 124, 150, 151, 152, 153, 179 Barnard, Kristi; 60, 185, 184, 187 Barnes, Lavernc; 49, 54 Barnhart, Carol; 60 Barnhart, Charles; 49 Barnhart, Linda; 49 Barnhart. Mark; 130, 131, 142 Barnhart. Patty; 49, 188 Barnhart, Steve; 60, 120, 124 B J Carry Out; 182 Baxter, Bill; 49. 94. 184 Bayless, Johnna; 90, 142 Beal, Sarah; 33 Belmont Riverview; 173 Bennett. Brian; 49 Bennett, Elizabeth; 70. 187, 188 Bennett, Ellen; 49 Berish, Kevin; 60 Berry, Brad; 33, 83, 92, 124, 134 Berry, Brian; 60, 132, 133, 184 Berry, Erwin; 186, 188, 80 Best Western; 173 Betts, Karen; 33 Betts, Ken; 70 Bierce, Angie; 185, 187 Bills, Brent; 50, 124 Bills. Eric; 70, 93, 120, 130, 184 Bills, James; 33, 101, 124, 140 Bills, Pat; 9, 33, 85, 103 Bills, Rita; 60, 185, 187, 188 Binegar, Kim; 33, 112, 113 Binegar, Mike; 33, 57, 124, 164 Birkhimer, Brenda; 27, 33, 34 Blauser, Joe; 60, 120, 124, 132,150, 184 Blosser, Lisa; 70, 106, 184 Blouir, David; 33, 110 Blouir, Dianna; 34, 100, 156 Boley, Bill; Boley, Brenda, 60, 128 Boley, Camie; 34, 128, 129 Boley, Carl; 70 Boley, Gary; 50 Boley, JoEllen; 60 Boley, Misty; 70 Boley, Tina; 34, 188 Boughner, Diana; 70 Bowie, Jerry; 60, 120, 121, 124 Bowie, Kelly; 60, 66, 186, 188 Bradfield, Ann; 66 Brammer, Missy; 66, 128 Braun, David; 150 Brizendine, Bill; 79, 80, 124, 140, 141, 154, 155, 156 Brothers, Jim; 34 Buck, Bob; 21, 50, 62, 97, 111, 117, 118, 134, 146, 184 Bullman, Mandy; 71, 184 Bunner, Missy; 60, 188 Bunncr, Roger; 44 Burkhammer, Andy; 71, 140 Burns, Esther; 61 Burns, Larry; 65, 190 Burns, Melinda; 71, 106, 184, 188 Butcher. Brad; 71, 120, 130, 134, 146, 184 Butcher. Jason; 124 Butcher, Tim; 4, 35, 99, 124, 134, 135, 136, 146 Butcher, Larry; 132 Butler, David; 71 Butler, James; 71, 140 Buzzard, Kevin; 8, 19, 35, 63, 102, 183 Buzzard, Lori; 61, 128, 129, 142, 183, 187 c Cabot; 170 Campbell, Brad; 71, 120, 186, 188 Campbell, Diana; 13, 50, 53, 87, 128, 129, 154, 185, 187 Campbell, Joey; 61 Campbell, Katie; 186 Campbell, Peggy; 71 Campbell, Scott; 25, 35 Canterbury, Steve; 15, 28, 35, 123, 124, 140, 146, 147, 187 Carl, Harold; 39 Carl, Helen; 17, 35, 39, 184, 185, 187, 190 184 Index Carpenter. Jeff; 71, 120, 130, 131, 184 Carpenter, Julie; 19, 28, 35, 97, 99, 184, 185, 189, 186, 191 Carpenter, Steve; 61, 120, 124, 140 Casto, Brenda; 61, 185, 184, 187 Casto, Don; 35, 101 Casto, Karen; 50. 184, 185, 187 Cavender, James; 146 Chambers, Liz; 71, 187, 188 Childers, Larry; 61, 140, 141, 150, 151 Clark, Brent; 61, 123, 124, 150 Clark, Chris; 61, 62 Clark Monument; 179 Clay, Karl; 61, 132, 184 Clovis Motor Co.; 160 Coartney, Mike; 49, 50, 184 Coker, Chuck; 50, 120, 124 Collins, Bobby; 71 Collins, Don; 35 Collins, Larry; 35, 124 Conaway, Richard; 146 Connon, Brian; 61, 111, 118, 132, 184, 185 Cornell, Floyd; 50, 116. 146, 149 Cornell, Greg; 19, 35 Cornell, Kim; 51, 187, 188 Cornell, Maken; 61, 116, 146 Cottrill, Connie; 71, 184, 187, 188 Cottrill, Diana; 28, 35 Cox, Anthony; 71, 120, 140 Cox, April; 35, 157, 188 Cox. Jill; 51. 52, 154, 155, 184, 185, 187 Cox, Jimmy; 61, 92 Cox, Mike; 61, 124, 146 Criss, Tammy; 37 Cronin, Mike; 61, 149 Cronin, Sherri; 49, 51, 54. 184, 185 Cross, Joyce; 37, 142 Cross, Leslie; 71, 187, 188 Cross. Miriam; 71, 184 Cross. Wanda; 37, 158 Cunningham, Angela; 72, 187 Cunningham, Audra; 37, 187 Cunningham. Audrey; 37, 184. 185 Cunningham, Jody; 80, 184 Curphey, Todd; 61 D Danielson, Scarlet; 26. 27. 37, 154 Davis Motor Co.; 178 Davis, Barbie; 51 Davis, Eddie; 37, 113, 116, 117 Davis, Marcey; 179 Davis, Randy; 72, 120 Davis, Richard; 72 Davis, Shelly; 62 Dawson, Robin; 72, 84, 186. 188 Dearth. Lyle; 62, 118, 186, 188 Debbie’s School of Dance The Exercise Place; 178 Decker, Gail; 188 Deem, Kara; 61, 62, 69, 183 Delancoy, Sherri; 72, 186 DcMoss, Danny; 72, 120 DeSilva, Beatriz; 51, 58, 95, 142, 184, 185 Doty, Libby; 36 Drake, Denny; 51 Drinko, Yvctta; 72, 111, 184, 187 Duchess Beauty Salon; 176 Duer, Bill; 80, 91 Duer. Curt; 62, 90 Dunigan, Tina; 8, 9, 26, 37, 51 E Eddy, Craig; 11 Eddy, Roger; 11 Eddy, Serena; 37, 39, 188 Edwards. Chuck; 62 Efaw, Angie; 23, 72, 126, 154, 187, 188 Efaw, Michelle; 72, 95, 138, 152, 184, 185, 187 Efaw, Mike; 61, 123, 124, 150, 152 Elder. Linda; 72, 187, 188 Elder. Matt; 37, 50, 146 Elks; 162 Elliott, Dennis; 51, 186, 188 Elliott. John; 51, 146 Elliott. Leslie; 20, 51, 142, 143, 185, 187 Elliott, Todd; 52, 146 Engle, Edie; 52, 187 Evans, Bill; 37, 188 Evans, Lesa; 72, 95, 138, 187 Evans, Scott; 62, 186, 188 Everett, Mike; 37, 140 F Farm Fresh; 173 Farson, Angie; 16, 51, 52, 108 Farson, Fioward; 61, 62 Farson, Marie; 62, 183, 187, 188, 189 Farson, Tracy; 72, 187, 188 Fashion Hall; 178 Felter, Darlena; 72, 76, 187, 188 Fctty, David; 52, 132, 146 Fireside; 176 First National Bank; 171 Fitzpatrick, Lara; 20, 21, 52, 90, 105, 185, 187 Flanagan, Gary; 9, 27, 36. 134, 136, 146 Flanagan, Tammy; 62,95, 138, 185, 187 Fleming, Denise; 62, 187, 188 Flowerbasket; 163 Flowers, April; 36, 185, 187, 188 Flowers, Tim; 36, 186, 188 Fox, Gene; 72 Frederick, Debbie; 16 Fritts, Patty; 63 G Gainer, Larry; 11, 80 Garrison. Teresa; 52 TRI-HI- Y STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Kristi Huffman. Jim Gessner. Jill Riggs, (second) Penny Steele. Leslie Elliott. Glenda Malone. Teresa Snivel). MaryAhcc Maher. Audrey Cunningham, Michelle Efaw. Crystal Hearn, (third) Diana Campbell. Amy Riggs. Paula Lewis. Dianna Harding. Marie Hatfield. Leigh Meeks. Becky Ingram. Jeanne Rutherford. Marie Farson. Kim Strause, (back) Miranda Williamson. David Stafford, Jamie Ankrom, Max White, Brian Connon. Kenny Taylor, and Kevin Buzzard STUDENT COUNCIL TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Leslie Elliott, Dianna Harding. Allison James. Sara Webb. Dawn Hall, (second) Stacy Smith. Mrs. Barbara Rcckard. Sarah Williams, (third) Denise Winland. Mindy Horner. Becky Ingram. Kristi Huffman. Kim Parsons. Wendy Ruckle. Audrey Cunningham. Tanya Renner. Lora Polasko. Sherri Hoff, (fourth) Teresa Roberts. Helen Carl. Shiela Malone, Jill Riggs. Misty Sparks. April Flowers, Julie Carpenter. Theresa Bailey. Beatriz DeSilva. (fifth) Melissa Hornish. Phyllis Powell. Liz Roden. Teresa McKnight. Kim Locke. Amy Riggs. Renee Gregg. Missy McCartney. Mindy Lucas. Paula Marks. Glenda Malone, (sixth) Connie Nichols. Lee Ann Owens. Brenda Miller. Connie Janes. Natalie Sigler. Michelle Westbrook. Brenda Smith. Jill Cox. Karen Casto, (seventh) Taffy Smith. Sherri Cronin. Terri Stafford. Diana Campbell. Misty Sparks. Kay Mercer. Beth McGee, (eighth) Cindy Nichols. Marie Hatfield. Shelly Hornish, Rebecca Hill. Mary Kelly. Becky Parsons, Theresa Sigler. Lori Buzzard. Charlotte Sigler, (ninth) Ginger Stemple. Michelle Hall. Julie Hall. Fawn Lucas. Brenda Casto. Kristi Barnard. MaryAlice Maher. Rita Bills, (back) Cindy Pinkerton. Wendy McCartney. Sarah Miller. Lara Fitzpatrick. Michelle Hendrickson. Beth Lewis. Kara Deem. Lisa Martino. Angie Bierce, and Tammy Flanagan. Index 185 YOUTH COUNCIL YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Katie Campbell. Brenda Auvillc. Connie Simmons, (second) Missy Smith. Michelle Maston. Patty Locke, (third) Phyllis Perry. Keith Auvillc. Sherri Delanccy. and Shawn Girad FFA FFA MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Scottie Smith. Amy Riggs. Darren Thompson. Kelly Bowie. Matt Nichols. Jimmy Taylor. John Riggs. Jeff Hughart. Tom Hashman. (second) Mr. Erwin Berry. Gary Meeks. Lester Hughart. Jack Hashman. Billy Hughart. Robert Parsons. Brad Campbell, (third) Tina Weekley. Charlotte Sigler. Tim Rowers. Scott Evans. Keith Auville, Robin Dawson. Lyle Dearth, (back) Jack Meeks. Shawn Higgins. Tim Westbrook, Dennis Elliott and Dean Mosscr MATH CLUB MATH CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Brian Jones. Tony Jemison. David Trader. Jimmy Gessner. Kenny Taylor. Paige Jordan, (back) Mindy Horner. Julie Carpenter. Sara Webb. Allison James, Missy Mayes. Tanya Renner. Wendy Ruckle, Terri Stafford, and Mrs. Suzanne Rouse Garner, Lynn; 63, 187, 188 Gaspers, Rodney; 12, 63, 108 Gault. Mary; 70. 71, 126, 165. 184, 187 Gerber Dental Associates; 164 Gessner, Jim; 19,26.38,97.99.102. 115, 134, 177, 185, 186 Giboney, Joyce; 63 Giboney, Pat; 52 Giboney, Paula; 63 Girard, Shawn; 63, 186 Goldsmith Black Co.; 168 Gorman, Bill 63 Gorrell, Travis; 2 Gorrell, Kitty; 112 Gorrell, Randy; 52 Gorrell, Tim; 24 Graham, Dorlinda; 72, 78, 184, 187 Graham, Meek; 63 Gray, Patty, 187, 188 Greenhouse, 182 Gregg, Renee; 52, 107, 184, 185, 187 Grose, Jerry; 73, 120 Grove, Erik; 187, 188 H Haddox, Becky; 53, 184, 187 Hall. Dawn; 19, 38, 184, 185, 187, 191 Hall, Jodi; 73, 95, 184, 187, 188 Hall, Julie; 44, 63, 187, 188, 185, 190 Hall, Lisa; 53, 108 Hall, Michelle; 63, 64, 104, 187, 190 Hamilton, Pam; 17, 80, 109 Hammett, Angie; 22, 53, 87, 187, 189 Hanson, Tony; 38, 140 Harding, Dianna; 49, 53, 54, 112, 185. 187 Harman, Darren; 64, 120, 124, 150, Hart, Ross; 82 Harris, Lydia; 73, 184, 187 Hashman, Carol; 73, 142, 187, 188 Hashman, Jack; 38, 146, 149, 186, 188 Hashman, Jerry; 64, 146 Hashman, Tom; 53, 146, 147, 186, 188 Hatfield, Anne; 17, 18, 19, 28. 86, 87, 97, 99. 189 Hatfield, Marie; 63, 64, 65, 105, 183 Hayes, Maria; 53, 99 Hayes, Marla; 73 Hayes, Mike; 19, 27, 38, 85, 96. 97, 110, 177 Hearn, Crystal; 73, 78, 185, 188 Hearn, Mike; 38, 124 Hearn. Missy; 179 Hendrickson, Heather; 73, 184, 187 Hendrickson. Michelle; 53, 157, 184, 185 Henegar, Jean; 53, 107, 184, 187 Hcnncscy, Mary; 187 Hescht, Brent; 53 Heschl, Jenny; 73, 142 Higgins, Craig; 38 Higgins, Jeff; 38, 188 Higgins, Shawn; 73, 186, 188 Hill. Rebecca; 64, 183, 187 Hoff, Sheri; 73, 184, 187 Hoff, Sherri; 19. 39. 128. 129. 183. 184, 184, 187, 188 Holpp, Sharon; 73, 126, 154, 187 Horner, Mindy; 19, 39, 99, 142, 185. 186, 188 Horner, Tina; 64, 67, 187 Hornish. Missy; 53, 184, 185, 187, 188 Hornish, Shelley; 64, 184, 185, 187, 188 Hovey, Barbara; 73, 126, 127, 154, 184, 187 Howard, Bill; 80 Howard. Sherry; 73, 93, 184, 187 Huffman, Kristi; 9, 29. 39, 43, 138, 185, 187 Huffman, Roger; 80, 103, 112 Hughart. Billy; 73, 116, 117, 140, 141, 146, 186, 188 Hughart, Jeff; 64, 140, 186, 188 Hughart, Lester; 54, 106, 140, 141, 146, 186, 189 Hughes, Susan; 39, 188 Hunt. Loretta; 73, 188 Ingram, Becky; 40, 128, 142, 179, 184, 185, 187 Ingram, Brad; 64 Israel, Erin; 74, 126, 127, 154, 155, 187 j James, Allison; 29, 40, 98, 99, 185, 186, 191 Janes, Connie; 54, 184, 185, 187 Janes, Greg; 40, 124, 156 Jemison, Tony; 18, 19, 29, 40, 99. 186 Jenkins, Angie; 40, 100 Jenkins, Susie; 40 Jewell, Donna; 74, 188 Jim Robinson; 167 J J Equipment Inc.; 167 Jordan, Betty; 80, 112, 188 Jordan, Mike; 60, 64 Jordan, Paige; 54, 184, 186 Jones. Bryan; 30, 54, 98, 124, 150, 151, 153, 163, 184, 186 Jostens; 181 Joy Exterminating; 176 Jug; 168 K Karran, Karra; 127 Kelley, Mary; 64, 65, 82, 183, 187. 188 Kemp, Kelly; 19, 28, 39, 40, 96, 97, 186 Index 98, 99, 107, 184 Kidder, Max; 54 Kimball, Laura; 60, 65, 188 Kimball, Tracy; 74, 78, 187, 188 Kiwanis Club; 166 Knight, Andria; 72, 74, 78, 126, 127, 142, 184, 187 Knight, Greg; 66,95, 184, 187, 188 L Lamp, Arron; 41, 146, 191 Lamp, Ivannah; 54, 187 Lamp, Joey; 41 Lamp, Marshall; 54, 118, 119 Lamp, Sharon; 41 Lamp, Vicki; 5,8, 19, 23,41,44, 86, 87, 99 Lane, Delores; 74 Lathey, Ron; 135 Lawhon, Laura; 70, 74, 78, 188 Leasburg, Leslie; 74, 184, 187 Leonard, Charles; 80 Lewis, Beth; 51, 54, 142, 184, 185, 187 Lewis, Mac; 80 Lewis, Paula; 70, 71, 126, 127, 154, 155, 185, 187 Lewis, Rick; 74, 120, 130, 146 Lewis, Todd; 41, 123, 124, 150, 152, 153, 159 Locke, Kim; 54. 142, 185, 187 Locke, Missy; 74, 187, 188 Locke, Patty; 41, 187, 188 Lowthcr, Larry; 65 Lucas, Fawn; 63, 64, 65, 87, 138, 183, 184, 187, 189 Lucas, Kent; 74, 120, 184 Lucas, Mindy; 54, 98, 138, 150, 184, 185, 187 M Mahaney. J.H.; 12,21,30, 55, 106, 111, 118, 119, 134, 136, 146, 149, 184 Mahaney, Paige; 74, 142, 184, 187 Maher, MaryAlice; 62,65, 185, 187 Main Star Oil; 172 Malone, Gary; 41 Malone, Glenda; 55, 97, 150, 184, 185 Malone, Kenny; 55 124, 146, 147, 149 Malone, Mike; 42 Malone, Peggy; 42 Malone, Shiela; 42, 185, 187 Marks, Paula; 25, 56, 98, 150, 184, 185 Marshall, Shawn; 65, 120, 121, 124, 188 Martin, Bruce; 84, 126, 128 Martin. Melinda; 74, 126, 184 Martino, Lisa; 62,65,154,184, 185, 187 Maston, Ann; 80, 81 Maston, Michelle; 74,184, 186. 188 Maston, Missy 73, 84 Maston, Randall; 11, 55 Mathews, Chris; 24, 42, 124 Mays, Carl; 75 Mays, Missy; 17,19.42,85,99, 177, 186 McCartney, Missy; 55, 138, 183, 187 McCartney, Wendy; 65, 185, 187, 188 McCullough, Emma; 27 McCullough. Rick; 2, 41, 124 McFarland, Ron; 65 McFarland, Shawn; 56, 184 McGee. Beth; 62, 65, 185, 187, 188 McIntyre, Richard; 40, 41, 156 McKnight, John; 25, 55, 98, 123, 124, 134, 135, 150, 184 McKnight, Teresa 44, 55, 185, 187 McNight, Tom; 75, 130 Mcanor, Steve; 8, 9, 22, 42. 115, 116, 117, 146 Meeks. Gary; 55, 146, 186, 188 Meeks, Jack; 75, 186, 188 Meeks, Leigh; 66, 185 Meeks, Ron; 56, 100, 188 Meeks, Tina; 75, 142, 187, 188 Mercer, Kay; 66, 184, 185, 187, 188 Mercer, Tony; 56. 57 Metheney. Mary; 66, 188 Metz. Debbie; 75, 188 Metz, Peggy; 42, 128, 140, 142 Mid Ohio Valley Loan Co.; 179 Miller, Brenda; 56, 154, 185, 187 Miller, Sarah; 20, 21, 56, 98, 184, 185, 187 Moler, Mike; 56 Moore, Tom; 66 Morningstar, Grade; 64, 66, 138, 187 Morrell, Mack; 56 Morrison, Kim; 42, 158, 188 Morton; 66, 184, 187 Morton, Carol; 23, 75, 184 Mossor, Dean; 75, 186, 188 Mossor, Jim; 120 Mole, Leslie; 124 Mote. Gail; 124 Mote. Roddy, 4, 23, 27, 42, 44, 92, 123, 124 Mote, Jody; 124 Munday, Duane; 56 Munday, Lori; 75 Munday, Sam; 42 Murphy. Cindy; 75, 78, 118, 187 N Neely, Kara; 66, 187, 188 Newbrough, April; 16, 42 Ncwbrough, Jason; 66, 184 Newport IGA; 183 Nichols, Cindy; 65, 128, 183, 184 Nichols, Connie; 56, 185, 187 Nichols, Jeff; 66, 124, 150 . Nichols. John; 15,56,124. 134,135, 146. 148, 184, 191 Nichols, Matt; 15, 56, 184, 186, 188 PEP CLUB PEP CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (fonrt) Maria Poling, Lcsa Evans, Renee Polasko, Kim Parsons. Tammy Flanagan. Lora Polasko. Mindy Lucas. Missy McCartney. Kristi Huffman. Fawn Lucas. Michelle Efaw. Gracie Morningstar. (second) Audra Cunningham. Angela Cun- ningham. Leslie Cross. Elizabeth Bennett. Sabrina Wilson. Brenda Miller. Mary Gault, Sherri Workman. Patty Gray. Denise Fleming. Kara Neely. Paige Mahaney. Heather Hendrickson, (third) Sherri Hoff. Becky Ingram. Dawn Hall. Michelle Hall. Julie Hall. Lisa Chambers. Tracy Kimball. Linda Elder. Darlena Fclter. Angie Efaw, Natalie Sigler. Lee Ann Owens. Connie Nichols. Phyllis Powell, (fourth) Jill Cox, Karen Casto. Jean Henegar. Lynn Garner. Julia Reed. Dianna Harding. Andria Knight. Connie Janes. Diana Campbell. Barbara Hovey. Michelle Westbrook. Carey Westbrook. Teresa McKnight. Kristi Barnard, (fifth) Laura Lauhan. April Flowers. Misty Sparks. Denise Winland. Teresa Roberts. Ann Wilson. Paula Lewis. Leslie Leasburg. Sheri Hoff. Dorlinda Graham. Cindy Murphy. Kim Locke. Steve Canterbury. Tammy Rice. Brenda Casto, (sixth) Georgia Walker. Amy Riggs. Wendy McCartney. Shiela Malone. Kim Cornell. Renee Gregg. Sharon Holpp. Lydia Harris. Kim Stause. Tina Meeks. Russell Steele. Sherry Howard, (seventh) Becky Morton. Mary Kelley. Rebecca Hill. Ivannah Lamp. Erin Israel. Beth Lewis. Rick Wilson. Jayson Scadden. Dean Zinn. Tom Ryan. Eric Grove. Kay Mercer. Yvette Drinko, (eighth) Brenda Smith. Missy Nornish, Shelly Hornish, Marie Farson, Edic Engle. Angie Hammett. Liz Roden. Stacy Smith. Lara Fitzpatrick, Sarah Miller. Helen Carl. Rita Bills. Donna Hicks. Patty Locke, Sherry Robertson. Tracy Farson, (ninth) Ginger Stemple. Missy Taylor. Jodi Hall. Connie Cottrill, Missy Locke. Rhonda Ank- rom. Greg Knight. Franklin Powell. Theresa Sigler. Lori Buzzard. Charlotte Sigler, Mary Hennessey, (back) Carol Hashman. Stacey Vaughan. Tina Horner. Beth McGee, Angie Bierce. Jeanne Rutherford. Lisa Martino, MaryAlice Maher, and Randy Whitehair. CLOWN CLUB CLOWN CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Diana Campbell, Angie Hammett, Leslie Elliott. Taffy Smith, (back) Amy Riggs. Becky Haddox. and Renee Gregg. Index 187 ART CLUB MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Susan Hughes. Greg Knight. Lora Polasko. (sec- ond) Denise Fleming. Patty Gray. Shelly Homish. Beth McGee. Leslie Cross. Kay Mercer. Robynn Wells. Kim Morrison. Missy Smith, (third) Michelle Maston. Tina Boley. Marie Farson. Jeanne Rutherford. Renee Polasko. Wendy McCartney. Rita Bills. Shawn Marshall. Jeff Higgins. Bill Evans, (back) Brenda Auville. Donna Hicks. Patty Locke. Eric Grove. Dean Zinn, Mrs. Shirley White. Brenda Smith. Lynn Garner, Debbie O’Blockovich. Kara Neely and Holly West FHA ART CLUB FHA MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Miss Betty Jordan. Kim Phillips. April Flowers. Beverly Trader. Kim Cornell. Gail Decker. Diane Templeton. Ruth Wise, (second) Melinda Burns. Sheryl Stewart. Mary Mctheny. Maria Poling. Michelle Maston, Missy Hornish. Patty Barn- hart. Gloria Settle. Lora Polasko. Sherri Hoff, (third) Mindy Horner. Misty Sparks, Denise Winland. Julie Hall. Wendy McCartney. Missy Smith. Donna Jewell. Angie Westbrook. Missy Bunner. (fourth) Elizabeth Wince. Tammi Smith. Darlena Fclter. Angie Efaw. April Cox, Serena Eddy. Lisa Chambers. Kim Richardson, Missy Richardson, Melissa Scadden. (fifth) Kim Strausc. Laura Kimball. Tracy Kimball. Mary Kelley. Becky Parsons. Carol Hashman. Elizabeth Bennett. Crystal Hearn. Alisa Taylor, (sixth) Missy Locke. Jodi Hall. Connie Cottrill. Loretta Ankrom. Chris Steele. Rhonda Ankrom. Tracy Farson. Debbie Metz. Georgia Walker. Laura Lawhon. (back) Miram Cross. Linda Elder. Chris Stout. Denise Wince. Loretta Hunt. Sherri Robertson. Tina Meeks and Ron Meeks. O O’Blockovich, Debbie; 66, 154, 184, 188 Ogdin, Jerry; 75, 77 Ogdin, Jill; 18, 19, 28, 42, 97, 99. 184 Oracle; 164 Owens, Lee Ann; 57, 94, 184, 185, 187 Owens, Veronica; 75, 142, 184 p Parsons, Becky; 66, 185, 188 Parsons, Gregg; 66 Parsons, Ken; 57, 124, 150, 151, 153, 184 Parsons, Kim; 43, 138, 142, 156, 185, 187 Parsons, Mike; 150 Parsons, Paul; 43 Parsons, Robert; 43, 102, 186, 188 Payne, Curtis; 66, 146 Payne, Jodi; 66 Payne, Wayne; 67 Perry, Phyllis; 43, 108, 186 Phillips Pharmacy; 160 Phillips, Kim; 45, 156, 188 Pinkerton, Cindy; 67, 184, 185 Pinkerton, Nora; 57 Pittsburgh Processing; 165 Pleasants County Bank; 169 Polasko, John; 67, 124, 132, 146 Polasko, Lora; 9,15, 19, 29,45, 138, 139, 184, 185, 187, 188 Polasko, Renee; 75, 76, 138, 187, 188 Poling, James; 45 Poling, Leon; 75 Poling, Maria; 75, 138, 187, 188 Pollock, Cathy; 43 Powell, Franklin; 67, 187 Powell, Joe; 67, 150 Powell, Phyllis; 13, 57,87, 116, 117, 142, 143, 168, 184, 185, 187, 189 Price, Larry; 75 Putman. Betsy; 90 R Rea, Janet; 81, 98, 107, 184 Rea, Jerry; 81 Rea, Paul; 135 Reckard, Barbara; 79, 81, 185 Reed, Julia; 76. 126, 127, 154, 155, 187 Reed, Preston; 76 Renner, Jeff; 67, 120, 124, 150 Renner, Jim; 23, 76, 132 Renner, Tanya; 26,39,45,184,185, 186 Rice, Tammy; 76, 142, 184, 187 Richardson, Kim; 76, 188 Richardson, Missy; 76, 188 Riggs, Amy; 24, 57, 179, 185, 186, 187, 188 Riggs, Christina Smith; 45 Riggs, Henry; 67 Riggs, Jill; 9, 18, 19, 23, 128, 185 Riggs, John; 57, 186, 188 Riggs, Phillip; 45 Roberts, Mark; Roberts, Teresa; 45, 185, 187 Robertson, Doug; 67 Robertson, Sherry; 76, 187, 188 Robertson, Bill; 45 Robinson, Melissa; 76 Roden, Liz; 44, 57, 184, 185, 187 Roten, Kim; 126, 127 Rouse, David; 67, 118, 119, 132, 133, 146, 184 Rouse. Suzanne; 81, 186 Ruckle, Wendy; 45, 99. 177, 185, 186 Rupert, Dan; 45 Rutherford, Jeanne; 67, 184, 185, 187, 188 Ryan, Tom; 67, 92. 187 Rymer, Bonnie; 45 5 Saucers, Kevin; 76 Scaddcn, Jayson; 76, 77, 118, 187 Scadden, Melissa; 76, 188 Scadden, Tammy; 7, 13. 46 Settle, Glen; 46. 57, 132 Settle, Gloria; 3, 188 Shears, Steve; 136 Shearon, John; 57, 140 Shcplcr, Donnie; 76 Shingclton, Bill; 46 Shouldis; 181 Shultz, John; 46,115,116,117,146, 189, 190 Sigler, Charlotte; 67, 185, 186, 187, 188 Sigler, Natalie; 57, 185, 187 Sigler, Roger; 73, 76 Sigler, Theresa; 67, 128, 129, 185, 187 Simmons, Connie; 67, 186 Simmons, Lois; 164 Simmons. Roy; 76 Simonton, Scott; 21, 58, 98. 184 Skinner. Vera; 25, 46 Smith, Bill; 58 Smith, Brenda; 58, 142, 185, 187, 188 Smith, Charles; 79 Smith’s Gulf; 163 Smith, Jim; 67, 150, 184 Smith, Lynn; 67, 68 Smith, Missy; 68, 186, 188 Smith, Scottie; 68, 186, 188 Smith, Stacy; 58, 184, 185, 187 Smith, Taffy; 57. 58, 142, 183, 187 Smith, Tami; 76, 188 Smith, Vicki; 68 Snider, Charley; 68, 132, 133, 146 Snively. Teresa; 12, 53, 58, 179, 183, 189 Sparks, Doug; 77 Sparks, Misty; 46, 185, 187, 188 Spcidcl. Brian; 47, 118, 134, 146 188 Index Split Rail; 176 Stafford, David; 77, 183 Stafford, Terri; 58, 98, 184, 185, 186, 189 Stanley, J.D.; 68 State Farm Insurance; 164 Steele, Chris; 77, 80 Steele, Penny; 46, 185 Steele. Russell; 68, 140, 146. 148, 187 Stemplc, Gale; 127 Stemple, Ginger; 68, 183, 184, 187 Stewart, Connie; 58 Stewart, Sheryl; 46, 110, 188 Stout, Chris; 77, 188 Strause, Bob; 46, 146 Strause, Kim; 73, 77, 185, 187, 188 Stull, Betty; 77 Stull, Charles; 58 T Tacket, Tammy; 58 Taylor, Alisa; 77, 78, 188 Taylor, Billy; 77 Taylor, Duane; 46, 110, 124 Taylor, Jimmy; 14, 46, 111, 115, 116, 117, 146, 148, 186, 188 Taylor, Ken; 5, 9. 19, 47, 84, 85. 92, 97,99, 102, 112, 115, 116, 134, 135, 136, 146, 185, 186 Taylor, Marlene; 46 Taylor, Missy; 77, 142, 143, 187 Taylor, Susan; 68 Taylor, Troy; 60, 68, 124, 190 Taylor, Vince; 47, 124, 150 Taylor, Wade; 18, 47, 90, 96. 189 Templeton, Dianna; 68, 188 Templeton, Tammy; 47 Thompson, Darren; 59, 186, 188 Tom’s Locksmithing; 160 Trader, Beverly; 44, 47, 188 Trader, David; 23, 26, 47, 62, 84, 97, 99, 140, 141, 156, 186 Tripletts; 176 v Vaughan, J.L.; 77, 130, 131 Vaughan, Stacey; 68, 142, 187 Venderlic, Denny; 124, 150. 153, 190 Vienna Florist and Bridal Boutique; 178 w Walker, David; 69, 120, 124, 140 Walker, Georgia; 77, 187, 188 Walker, Veronica; 47, 138, 142 Ward, Billy; 11, 59, 108 Webb. Mike; 79 Webb, Sara; 19. 27, 48, 86, 87, 97, 98, 102, 184, 185, 186, 189, 191 Weber, Ed; 20, 21, 22, 30, 59, 98, 107, 124, 134, 137, 146, 184 Weber, Helen; 80. 81, 103 Weekley, Chris; 89, 120, 124 Weekley, Tina; 77, 186, 188 Weekley, Tom; 69 Wells, Donna; Wells, Robynn; 69 Wells, Tammy; 48, 101 West, Holly; 48, 188 West, Joe; 77, 120 West, Phil; 48 Westbrook, Angie; 69, 188 Westbrook, Carey; 60. 77, 187 Westbrook, Carla; 69 Westbrook, Michelle; 44, 59, 185, 187 Westbrook, Paul; 77, 120 Westbrook, Tim; 59, 112, 186, 188 West Virginia Telephone; 182 White, Max; 69, 118, 132. 133, 184, 185 White, Shirley; 69,81.95, 80, 112, 188 Whitehair, Randy; 69, 132, 146, 187 Wiblin, Howard; 81, 124, 142 Williams, Sarah; 24, 48, 185 Williamson, Jason; 59 Williamson, Miranda; 78, 1 18, 184, 185 Wilson, Ann; 78, 187 Wilson. Ed; 150 Wilson, Julie; 69, 142 Wilson, Larry; 78 Wilson. Rick; 59, 134, 150, 184, 187 Wilson, Sebrina; 78, 126, 127, 154, 155, 184, 187 Wilson, Tim; 48 Wiltrout, Jeff; 135 Wince; Denise 78, 188 Wince, Elizabeth; 78, 188 Wince, Jenny; Winland, Denise; 48, 185, 187, 188 Winland, Sam; 78 Wise, Richard; 78 Wise. Ruth; 59. 188 Wolfe, Erin; 27, 48 Workman. Sheri; 78, 126, 127, 154, 155, 184, 187 Wright, Eric; 69, 124, 146 Wright. Kevin; 2, 78. 1 18, 130, 131, 146 Wright's Marine; 173 Wright, Mindy 108, 109 Y Yagle, Pam; 99 Yeager, Joey; 59, 124 Yoho, Janis; 81 Yopp, Krista; 81 Yopp, Rick; 63, 109 z Zepora's Quilt Shop; 179 Zinn, Dean; 69, 187, 188 PURPLE GOLD STAFF P G STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDE (front) Julie Carpenter. Sara Webb, Anne Hatfield. Fawn Lucas. Teresa Snively. (back) John Shultz, Wade Taylor. Phyllis Powell, Terri Stafford. Angie Hammett. Marie Farson, and Theresa Bailey. STAFF Editors-in-Chief: Anne Hatfield. Vicki Lamp Copy Editor: Sherri Hoff People Editors: Marie Farson. Terri Stafford Academics Editors: Julie Carpenter. Angie Hammett Sports Editors: Fawn Lucas. Sara Webb Business Managers: Theresa Bailey. T.A Snively Photographers: Kevin Buzzard. Matt Elder. Phyllis Powell. John Shultz Index: Sherri Hoff Contributors: Tobie Ankrom, Tim Btuchcr. Diana Campbell. Brenda Casto, Jill Cox. Tony Jcmison. Journalism I students. Richard McIntyre. Oracle Printing Company. Jim Taylor. Jim McGoldrick. David Mays Adviser: Krista Anderson Yopp Hcrff Jones Representative: Ron Boram COLOPHON St. Marys High School’s Volume 66 PURPLE GOLD wa lithographed by Herff Jones Publishing Company in Gettysburg. Pennsylvania. PRESS RUN: 350 Copies of 192 pages sold for $20 a copy COVER Base material Vibra Tex Antique White silkscrecned with purple paint with gold flat foil applied: 120 pt. Binder’s Board. The spine was silkscrecned with purple paint. PAPER 80 lb. Bordeaux High Gloss Enamel. ENDHSEETS: Ivory Colortext. same front and back. BINDING: Smyth-sewn, rounded and backed TYPE: 8. 10 Point Times Roman for copy and captions; 14. 30 60 pt. Times Roman Italic for headlines. PHOTOGRAPHY: All black and white reproductions were produced in the school darkroom by student photographers. Class and faculty portraits were done by Davis Studio of Weston. WV. FORMAT: Freestyle, three, four, and twelve column. COLOR: Eight pages in the opening and 16 pages in the senior section of process color. SPECIAL EFFECTS: Screens of 30, 50.70 per cent; Hairline. 1 pt. 2 pt. 8 pt. rule lines; Shadow boxes in advertising section STAFF INSTRUCTION: A year course in Journalism I. the annual convention of the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association. 1983 PURPLE GOLD AWARDS: Superior rating from Southern Interscholastic Press Association; First Place and one All-Columbian rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Associ- ation; Herff Jones Showcase Award; All West Virginia from West Virginia Scholastic Press Association MEMBERSHIP: Southern Interscholastic Press Association. Columbia Scholastic Press Asso- ciation. West Virginia Scholastic Press Association Index 189 SOPHOMORE TROY TAYLOR We were something to talk about carefully shapes a piece of wood for his project in Mr Denny Venderlic’s class. EMERGENCY SQUAD MEMBER LARRY BURNS supervises Health students Julie Hall and Michelle Hall as they learn CPR techniques. O chool events top town news Throughout the year, school activities were important town news. Homecoming festivities started the town interest in us — interest that lasted and grew as the year went on. Sports events were a major function in our privileged status. Each sports team had its own following that collectively made athletics a big contributer to the community grapevine. Musical concerts were other sources of the town’s attraction for us. Whether it was the choir’s Singing Christmas Tree or the band’s Spring Concert, community approval was evident in the form of attendance and applause. Other cultural events, in the form of class plays, drew similar appreciation. In these and other ways, we distinguished ourselves in a way that made the community sit up and take notice. We proved by numerous achievements that we were something to talk about. BLENDING INTO THE BACK- GROUND in her camoflaugc out- fit. senior Helen Carl lounges in a library chair. V ON HAT DAY during Spirit Week, senior John Shultz pauses to look at trophies of athletes who generated past years' spirit. 190 Closing THE C.J.’S, alias Dawn Hall, Alli- son James. Sara Webb, and Julie Carpenter, congratulate each other after their impromptu performance in the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas show. AT THE LKC TRACK MEET. Arron Lamp and Steve Baffic try to interest a yawning John Mike Ni- chols in the action on the field. Closing l‘ l Graduation in May was a special time for both the students and the community. For the students it was an occasion to give the townspeople another reason for pride and to thank them for their year-long support. For the community, it was a time to offer praise and show a final appreciation for students. The emtoions felt during commencement mirrored the supportive and concerned views of the school held by the community. In this and other events, the opinions of the town proved we were something to talk about. TO THE PROCESSIONAL, Pomp and Circumstance”, senior couples march into the graduation ceremonies. !f 192 Closing We were something to talk about raduation makes a ‘special time’ I