Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1926 volume:

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We have endeavored to represent all phases of school life and to 'give equal recognition to every department. Each class has been well represent- ed in all school activities. We hope this Will help you to remember each incident and friend in Victory. May this volume recall many pleasant and lasting memories of school to you. .,...- -41.1 V . .HAHA , I VICTOR Y-1926 THREE VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL To A R VAN GORDER UPTON , cher, zealous worker, loyal d of Victory High School, we resp fulfy dedicate this Annual POUR VICTOR Y--1926 The Board of Education HARRY MORRISON L. B- SCOTT President Commissioner O. M. COX ' 5 R. R. POWELL Commissioner Secretary FIVE f' Ft? -- , 2 W. R. WOLVERTON Superintendent of Coal District Schools Fairmont Normal Columbia Correspondence School Graduate of Marshall College 1907 SIX West SEVEN School University VICTORY-1926 The Staff Editor-in-Chief MADELINE FITZPATRICK Assistant Editor-in-Chief LILLIAN BLY Business Manager PAUL SUTTON Treasurer KATHLEEN HANNAH Advertising Managers MARGARET WARNER JOHN SOUTHERN Alumni Editor HOWARD ROBINSON Organizations MARGUERITE GOFF Athletics MARY BOND WILLIAM MAXWELL Calendar CATHERINE E. MCCARTNEY Literary J OSEPHINE MCINTYRE MAUDE MORRIS Jokes BERTHA TEAGUE ELZA WALTERS Artists 'LANCE GILLISPIE Typists MARGARET JAMES ALENE MEEKS 0 EIGHT 1 Q ., fr D 4-Q' jig 'ff s' af ,ff ,Q , My -mv , . ,.... ' :swf ug -uni 1' N'+?N -56 1 Lg- gf J ri 7z. ',. If . -4.Ai.ff' 211: ' 'lp -. 'H L'j.gf-'WQIV J 4 K .h pl U3 'L 1 ' f2-4? r, ,,iP'1 4 . . i gi nary! Q C . ' AA ' 1-A. ,' -1 , , - u 1 I - . 1. xv ' ' I if f 1 L15 'grail' .' .ffi ' 4 ' 535' X ' ,x ':. ff' ' WK. S 'ff' 170' ' 1 I M- ' gf! V i' 3 'ffm ' X f ln NMNQ ' xg -. x, 1 fx A55 ,. ' 'Q N 1 .sg ,Q r '4 '?',p,'-, 'W -- X H Q, 4 Q' l Q 1 7 4r '.:x:uA . 'ff I.. .I f? ,f-'Xl x Y 1, ' ', x P ' f' f ., x X fx 'N fy - v ,, il, . ' k ,. 4 I. . . 't: ...a,S X '-T54 5 ' f f' Q-E '- ' -N gkzskgtf- , a ,X .. A h 5' ' A 4sl.J 1 - ' 1 lb ' 4 l 1 P I ? ! F I I 5 Q I I 5 5 3 i I ! Q I . 1 I I i s 1Hl2D+ r7n5 l ?. 'Fi7.l1 ' l.1 iHY ' . LR1'-1s3L31'3vi2!!'FU'1 TEE? 12113924 7,.l'1Ki!Md, MlT'f1E I 4. , ,jim . VICTOR Y-1 926 LUCY M. BAILEY, A.1s. ' Salem College English CLIFFORD lVl. DAVIS, A.l1. ' Salem College Mode Hfs 'wry ' .AA4 HALLIE VAN HORN, A.B. Salem College Geometry NINE . 9' VICTORY--1926 GRACE VAN HORN 1 Salem Colleage Librarian M!! ,fl EUGENE F. YAGER Indiana State Normal Industrial Arts MRS. RUTH PYLE, B.C.S. Bowling Green Busines College Commercial TEN LOUISE ELIZABETH GLENN, A.B. West Virginia University My 5 ARTHUR V. G. UPTON, B.S. W. Va. Wesleyan College VICTOR Y-1926 English f . ,L4.A4.,g,l Science . VERNE MATTHEWS x Broaddus College English JA ' X af' li Q' ' vV 2,5 ,, QU. ELEVEN VICTORY--1926 JANET McCARL, A.B. Salem College Domestic Art MQA C . wmmkojg' 'JW Sk. Lnvs tio-Jud. xxx BASIL LEGGETT, B.S. Davis-Elkins College Science .,..4-.suv ETHEL MINTER, A.B. V W. Va. Wesleyan College American History 11:-uyklii 1: Ffa, wi liP57?K TWELVE VICTORY I GENEVIEVE STEWART, B.S. W. Va. Wesleyan College Domestic S 'ence dam JOHN BROWN, B.S. West Virginia University Science FRANCES STEALEY, A.B. J West Virginia University Latin guggbghlld, bww. fww Z THYITRTEEN VICTORY-1926 .mu , , 5. I7 ' - '27 ,1- Y, 1' E. C. BECKETT West Virginia University Music Supervisor GLEN R. SNODGRASS, B.S. University of Illinois - dl LVM I FOURTEEN gif, 'fWo'?'4We'5 A54-' w,:4'1wffi,ff.w xi zfgvW,gizg6 fffm qixpdiflwfssu if-. , Pi fgdlilb bk E13 452-:'3?a K 1 Xkiwxx EWXSS- 1 ERN Y ' 1 lr X l41'.l:l xiii I i . r s 5 ! 1 n i 5 . i i I 1 E 5 1 1 f i ! E I I 1 2 ! I E I A . v I r ! 1 I I E 1 E '4GI!,.lf1ni.H.'lMR-Rllf?lIn f ' w.1ilw117bl 1 12- nf, '-. dn VICTOR Y-1 926 Senior Class Sponsor l WILLIAM THOMAS GOCKE, M. D. William Thomas Gocke was born on a farm near Tunnelton, W. Va. After graduating from Piedmont High School in 1903, he entered Rockhill College at Ellicott City, Maryland, Where he graduated in 1907. In 1911 he received his M. D. degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gocke came to Clarksburg in 1912, Where he began his career and is now one of the leading doctors. Since he has been the school physician during the life of our institution and has given his services so faithfully, the Senior Class takes great pleasure in choosing him its sponsor. FI FTEEN W, -' 4 v' D:,..,.,, ,. ,Qj ' x -- e - .1...' ML., V . -if L VICTORY-1926 Victory High School 19--Seniors 26 Class Oificers ww- 'u-.-1 'W 'V fx'- Ralph Harbert . . . ....... President Paul Funk ...... ..... V ice President Alma Helmick . . . ...... Treasurer Lempi Rauhala . . . .... Secretary Class Colors: Red and White. Class Flower: ' American Beauty Rose Class Motto: Climb though the rocks be rugged. Class Yell: I Q. N , fr- ' . :L ,- Red and White! Red and White !' ' ' These are the colors for which we ' . Seniors! Seniors! i ' Rah! Rah! Rabi , -. m Class Advisoifsz: Miss Lucy M. Bailey Miss Hallie Van Horn Mr. Clifford M. Davis Mr. Eugene F. Yager SIXTEEN . Q F 1 '5 uvw' ' ,, if , I ' 5:15 'I' I w f-'ips , :QL H. L ,qu V, H '..-K iw , g X - Q? ug, , , 1 1. -- , . ,.- ,HL 4 , f V' s- . hog- ,-'Plz 'N - rs , - f 3 : Mfr-V Wd, .. F - 'A s. ,::, 3 ' , V 4- A 1,-wal - - , ' -K., VICTOR -1 zq x no , RALPH ARB T Operetta ' 3, 24, ' g L. T. D., Glee Club, Ninet ce ubg Pep Club, Drama c l ebating' Club, Student Q9 o c' all Manager '26, Year Boo -- LEMPI ELINE RA rmfojlf Glee Clubg Ninety Cl g Dram ' 'P Book Staifg Student Co . AAC' PAUL KENNE FIM Football '24, '25, Basketball '24, '25, '2 Year Book Staff 5 Student Councilg Debating Club, Ninety Club, Dramaticsg Varsity V Club, Science Club. ALMA HELMICK Ninety Club, Dramaticsg Year Book Staff, Glee Clubg Debating Club, Student Councilg Operetta '22, '26. FRANK ADAMS Ninety Club, Football '2 ' Qin:---If 'JZL0 BQRILEG-Q G e ma ics a etba l '23 24 i IRIS RUTH BARNES Nlnety Club Operetta Glee Club Dra matics BIRDIE LUCILLL BARNES Glee Club Operetta Dramatics Ninety Club SEVENTEEN ,Q 'Y an 2. . 35:2 H. J - I T-.1 -3 'li .,s 5255 1 ,gf X 4 .iii , 9 w- : 1 9 . lg , . '25. ' rg 'ini - . . . - :.'4,g5 s 9 x 5: ,. , . . if Ve- 1 gl 3 3 S 'gg ,I . ' I V Ig' ' .lgw- T 'Wr' 14 ' 2 , ':. a 21,3 52 l if hm f-U ug x A l,45'- ' ' , .AI V -5-wg 2.3 , L. fa - 'LY'-Q l ' 31 51? 1 ' -sr'-nw ', '-vm'-H V 4. . iam! F. f EF' A E ,,.... ,. .X If F, ,. f 'I i 5 F if Q.. VICTORY-1926 ALBINO A. AIMAR Ninety Clubg Dramaticsg Glee Club. I. ANNA BARTOS Ninety Club, Basketball '21, Drarnatics. NEWTON ANDERSON Student Council, Stag Club, Dramatics. NELL BENNETT DONALD BEARD Ninety Club, Glee Club. OTTIE PEARL BENNETT 5 - 6fZ2iM,7,7,..,W ALICE BRUMAGE Ninety Clubg Pep Club, Dramatic Club True Blue Club. VIOLET BRAGG Friendship Club, Senior Dramatics. r l I EJGJHTEEN Football '23, '24, '25, Baseball '22, '23g VICTORY-1926 LESTER BUSSEY Debating Clubg Pep Clubg Basketball Reserves. LONNIE BRAY Glee Club. JESSIE EVELYN BUSSEY Debating Clubg Glee Clubg Friendship Club. ALFREDA BUTLER Glee Clubg Dramatics. A ' a HAROLD DORSEY BQYQE Y- , Literary Clubg Ninety Ciubg Draimafiqjgc Club. E Y Q X f 4 If ll ,D .!' n ' QARNES se e D C1ubg Ninety C . LILAS HAZEL COTTRILL ij ELL A o Ope f XX ' x X Y, , I X Glee ,: f -bi ' 4, ' 5, 6g kr atics '26g r. hfvl. AXR 5 . I Q X. 7. ' CW NINETIEEN L i 4 Jkgfl' 'wfrifg ' 4 . , A , w:a'fgf.. 's.f.1.M: rf.: VICTOR Y-I 926 RALPH L. COURTNEY Debating a fzz, yzs, 124, 25. K . D 1 . .YlVIARxY ELTZ ETHX-CRIMM N , askefbsii 4,' ,'26gGlee ClubgFriend- it 'p L ticsg Pep Clubg Ninety lub. R A WILLIAM GRAPES Ninety Club. HAZEL THELMA CRISS Girls Basketball '25, '26g Glee Club, De- bating Clubg PepAC1ubg Friendship Clubg Dramatics. ROBERT GLENN IRENE CRISSMAN Debating Clubg Science Clubg Glee Clubg Dramaticsg Ninety Clubg Year Book Staff. AMANDA ELIZABETH DAVIDSON Dramatics. f f Jzfffff CLARICE FORD Basketball '24g Ninety Clubg Glee Clubg Dramaticsg Literary Societyg Friendship Clubg Year Book Staff. l l s I O TWENTY I ff 624444 HARRY T. HEATON Senior Ninety Clubg Science Clubg Or- chestrag Dramatics. l MARY AGNES GAINES Glee Clubg Dramaticsg Year Bo GAA-s., P 3 6 1 '-441 BRUCE WILLIA HOR'l Victory Staffg Senior N' ety Clubg Stag Staff Clubg Dramatics. l j , MW! Nh AN 'F ama ' C inetyw-LK x 'VU 'W HARVEY MAYSE Football '25g Basketball '26g Basketball Reserves '23. VICTOR Y-1 926 nun! X Ali! go ENID ' C sta g ' ubg ep Clubg Tru A ramatic 7, f -I-'V E ANNA F. LLER 5 Year Book aff. JENNIE MARIE KELLER Glee Club. s TWENTY-oNE Q Q ,-,Uk qv:-A M -' I' ' VICTORY-1926 DONOVIN G. McKEEN Varsity V. Clubg Football '253 Basketball '25, '263 Baseball '23 g Dramatics. ANNA BLANCHE KERR Glee Club. LUKE OLEAN Ninety Club g Science Clubg Literary Soci- etyg Debating Clubg Draamticsg Stag Clubg Reserve Football '24, '25g sketball '26. Debating Clubg Glee Clubg Dramaticdg V Ninety Clubg Friendship Club. STANLEY PASTERNAK Basketball '26g Dramatics. NANCY JANE LYON Friendship Clubg Dramaticsg Glee Club. GENEVA MARSHALL Glee Clubg Dramatics. V' LOUISE MELECHE mliii W eQ wgfjmvjw W Zffilf' ,Imax 'jvlyfjjwill ' ' V' fu. .L , ', 'Mg' W JM- rife-M.-,,414fl,f, 1 ' HE N LINDfSAYf: 'Qian '- X A HOLSON .9 0 ,. VICTOR Y-1 926 -Mai: ,X ' CHARLES E. SUMMERVILLE ' Literary Society. MILDRED WYNETTE MITTONG Glee Clubg Ninety Clubg Science Clubg Dramaticsg Friendship Clubg Year Book Staffg Debating Club. V PETE SPATIFORE Football '24, '25g Year Book Staffg Dra- matics. ELIZABETH ANNETTE MCFARLIN Science Clubg Debating Clubg Ninety Clubg Glee Clubg Dramaticsg Friendship Clubg Year Boo Staff MW AM ,W Vic Staff. ' GA! ll GARNETTE MAE PITTS , Glee Clubg Debating Clubg Dramatics. 4.141111-944' ' O A s 2 i MAMIE INEZ PEETS Glee Club. TWENTY-THREE ik S5 i , .Mg Xa 3. H29 1:1265 ,JE VICTOR Y-1926 BENCILE WILLIAMS Football '23, '24, '25g Basketball '25 '26g Varsity V Clubg Drama s Ninety Cl . 4 V '9'7'L , I ffl V LUCILE A J Nine I lxgj llee ' ic 3 , Book A u e U ',, Wm CHA S . WILLIAMS 45 cience Clubg Ninety Clubg Basketball nager'26. f - ,,,,,,, , , UQ' ALICE LUCILE RARDIN Dramaticsg Glee Club. NORMAN E. WVINEINGER FLORA MAXINE REYNOLDS Glee Clubg Dramatics. MILDRED REBECCA ROBINSON Q Friendship Clubg Glee Club. MARY DELORAS ROWAN Glee Clubg Dramatics. TWEZNTY-fFOUR HARRY PRIMM Pep Clubg Reserve Footballg Reserve Bas ketball. PEARL sco8T Girls Basketball '22, '2 , '24g e Staff. MARGARET MAY SMITH Debating Clubg Science Clubg Dramatics Ninety Clubg Year Book Staffg Glee Club Friendship Club. ELEANOR SNYDER Glee Clubg Debating Clubg Dramatics. LUCILE ILENA SNYDER Glee Club. VICTOR Y11926 1' '. . wid S 0QQ'L6 3C-00. JESSIE SNYD R' Ninety Clubg ri atics ALVERTA SOMMERVILLE Girls Basketballg Dramatics. YA THELMA MURIEL STRALEY Friendship Clubg Dramaticsg Ninety Club. MM TWENTYJFIVE ' :,f ,-- 1 .-5, ,F , . E.m?'::2g5ai3llimi.J.a..a.m A VICTORY--1926 LILLIAN VIRGINIA ATE l 1 F LIZAB UPTON ety Clubg Dram sg Glee Clubg Lit- ar i'5tyg i ship Ciubg Year Book Sta ysta . BEAULAH JANE WALKER Debating' Clubg Dramaticsg Friendship Club. GRACE MARIE WALSH Glee CEM Dramaticsg Year Book Stalw' Q S RA .h'ARD r aticsg Ninety Clubg Science Club. I We '1 RUBY ELAINE WESTF L Glee Clubg inety Clubg Dramatics. ' 7- 6 HELEN WYCKOFF Ninety Clubg Glee Clubg Science Clubg Debating Clubg Friendship Club. KELLEY RODRIGUEZ RENE PHILLIPART RALPH ROBINSON FRANK CIACCERELLA MAPLE HAMRI N,A0 J n . . NV R at TWIENTY-SIX .,,bp. - ' .4 ' ,. Jinx' VICTOR Y-1926 Senior Class History INCE we have come to the end of our four years' course in Victory High School, it is fitting we should have a Written record of the events of our high school life. This is available as a guide for future experiencesg it is also a record of growth and development of an institution or society. To those who follow us it may serve as a guideg to others it will be of little or no interest. What a wonderful time we have had. I doubt if any class has ever been better organized than our class of '26. To begin at the beginning, in the year 1922, there entered one hundred twenty-five bashful children-yes, we were then Freshmen. It was the largest group as a class to enter the walls of Victory High. We did not do a great deal especially worthy of mention, but we shall keep it in our memories as a triumphant year. We entered as Sophomores determined to flaunt our superiority over the Freshmen and also to accomplish great things as a class. Juniors, happy and care free Juniors. We were great in quality and ready to dare and do anything that came our way. Our social functions were indeed very successful. The Junior Class edited the Year Book of '25 and We are very proud to say that our staff was entirely composed of Juniors. The fight up to this time was not made without many changes in our ranks. Some have entered other schools, While others have been slackers and dropped out. But alas! better days made their appearance. We have 'attained the highest rank. Seniors! In the beginning of the year, we chose officers, who have already proved their capabilities. They were as follows: Presi- dent, Ralph Harbertg Vice President, Paul Funk, Secretary, Lempi Rau- halag Treasurer, Alma Helmick. Under the supervision of our competent advisers, Miss Bailey, Miss Van Horn, and Mr. Davis, our progres grew rapidly. Our first social event was a Weiner roast. Then followed a HalloWe'en party. One of our most successful parties was held at Despard at the home of one of our class members, Amanda Davisson. Much more could be said of the achievements of this illustrious class, but time and place will not permit. V So far we have spoken only of social events. Have We been as suc- cessful in the other phases of school life as we have in social life? Have we gained anything valuable in our high school life? The answer to both of these questions is yes. In 1926, we had many honor students. As proof for this, the State Chemistry Essay Contest prize was Won by Mildred Mittong. The class as a whole has kept up its average in studies far above par. In athletics, too, our class ranked high. We have learned how to work, to strive for the highest goal, by accomplishing that which seems impos- sible, we have found the secret of happiness. Let us always remember, in after years, to recall the happy days and pleasant spirit of comardeship between students and teachers of dear Old Victory. Three cheers for the Class of '26. CLASS HISTORIANS. TWFENTY-SEVEN e VICTORY--1928 A SENIGRS WEEK The week has happily begun For a Senior is a busy man's Sun. He was beset with books and fun Although he had very little Mon. The teacher said you'll get your Dues, in grades of only ones and Tues. A bright thought struck him and he said Why, Miss Bailey, do you not Wed. She looked at him with great composure Lisped, but finally said 'No, Thur. Alas, said he, my grades will die Although hereafter I may Fri. They later found his book and hat Upon which his last will Sat. 5254-5331 I' ':1S'Z5n',nVi4g rg:.1,:iQ1ES '.-.guy 31:0 . . . , . ' y Q Q If 1 XIII TWTENTY-EIGHT ' VICTORY-1926 Senior Class Prophecy N the year 1941, after wandering from place to place about the world, I found myself in the immense city of New York. Having no place 51335555 to rest my weary head, I strolled into Central Park. It was a melan- ly day in late fall when I dropped down on a hard park bench, and began to ponder. I heard the faint strains of a band playing in the distance. It was a familiar melody which haunted me, bringing back memories of long ago. Where had I heard it before? What was its name? Suddenly it dawned upon me that it was the old favorite waltz that we used to sing and whistle in those long forgotten school days- That Old Gang of Mine. As the band glided into the chorus the words came to me, Gee! but I'd give the world to see that old gang of mine. Tears came to my eyes and my hardened heart seemed to soften. Something seemed to surround me and I fell into a reverie in which each of my class mates came before me. X Harry Primm was the first one to appear. I saw good old Harry, whose winning smile had won him much fame in movieland, with his fair wife, Garnettelitts, who is now Queen of the Movies, living in their pala- tial residence in Hollywood. As! director of the National Film Company was none other than Mr. CowboyiNeWt Anderson. Down in South America I saw Qharles..Wi1,liams, who was the chief engineer for the South American Railroad Company, with his fair bride, Yifiifk Basra I looked upon Bgcheglgerr, who occupies a prominent shop on Fifth Avenue as a designer. She was showing her latest Paris creations on her most popular model, Miss Mary Crimm. Her customers were formerly known to us as Jewell Cox and Geneva Marshall. They had married two noted Wall Street men and were residing on Riverside Drive. A scene in Europe presented Mildred Mittong, a noted poetess, dic- tating her masterpiece to her secretary, Grace Walsh. Ralph Courtney, a widely known architect, appeared before me draw- ing his plans for a two million dollar cathedral to be built in Washington. I saw inside a theater in Chicago a large crowd anxiously awaiting the rise of the curtain which would reveal the four deuces, Ruby, Red, Lempi and Mary of Victory High School, doing their famous 1941 Vanity Act. Next I saw a large law office, and seated at a desk was Paul Funk, a very noted lawyer. Next I entered a court house and witnessed a trial where Harry Heaton was presiding as judge and Donald Beard as attorney. Anna and Jennie Keller were busy taking notes for court reports. Then I saw Amiel Shroka, who was owner of the Pike News Store in my dear old home town, Clarksburg. TWIENTY-NINE e VICTORY-1926 g Helen Wyckoff and Irene Crissman were doing noteworthy work in their own beauty parlor. They had specialized in the new Clarksburg Wave, the latest style. Two of their most pleased customers were Jessie Snyder and Alice Brummage, who were managers of a very exclusive gar- ment shop. There loomed before me a large high school, and upon entering I found Ralph Robinson, my classmate, as principal, and among the members of the faculty I saw Alma Helmick, English instructor, Thelma Criss, girls' athletic director, Mildred Robinson, Latin teacher, and Pete Spatafore, coach. I saw in a celebrated opera company two classic dancers, Maple Ham- rick and Kelley Rodriguez. They were winning much fame. The scene changed to our old home town, and as teachers in West Vir- ginia Business College I saw Lillian Tate, Verta Sommerville and Alfreda Butler. Seated in a large library, Mrs. Fitzgerald, formerly Beulah Walker, was reading Harbert's Complete Poems. These famous works were written by my old class president, Ralph Harbert. The next vision was in the Hazel Atlas Glass Factory. Albino Aimar sat at the desk. His advertising manager, Stanley Pasternak, was con- versing with him. There appeared a large bridge under construction which was to span the Mississippi River at its widest point. A sign displayed in brilliant letters, Donovan McKeen and Frank Adams, Bridge Contractors. Head- quarters, Clarksburg, W. Va. I saw a new car which seemed to be exceedingly popular. It was a Horton Eight, named for the inventor and owner of the manufacturing company, Bruce Horton. This View faded and there appeared a large farm. Standing in the door, ringing the dinner bell, was Deloras Rowan Bussey, and her husband, Lester, winding his weary way from a newly plowed field. A ranch in Texas appeared. I saw Frank Ciaccerella and Robert Glenn, owners of the ranch, mounting beautiful black horses. A few moments passed, in which I saw the president of the United States. Did I know him? Yes, it was Harvey Mayse. His private secre- tary was Rene Phillipart. In the Senate I saw Harold Boyce and Pearl Bennett. In the House of Representatives I saw Charles Sommerville, Sara Ward and Lilas Cottrill. V I seemed to be in Ohio State College, and who should I see as Dean of Women but DonnaAGroghan. The head of the music department was Eleanor Snyder. I saw Helen Lindsay, now Mrs. Williams, wheeling' a perambulator down the busy streets of Clarksburg. Bencile had become the owner of a thriving grocery store. At Walter Reid Hospital I saw as head nurses Margaret Smith and Nancy Lyon. I What next? A private school which was very successfully conducted by Ruth and Birdie Barnes. Jessie Bussey was head of a chain of shoe stores. Her secretary was Anna Bartos. 'I'HIlRV1'Y '31 VICTOR Y-1926 The next scene was in the Waldorf-Astoria. Hundreds of people were dancing to the music of a wonderful orchestra. On going closer, I recog- nized Nell Bennett as the pianist. Well, of all things! I saw Lucille Snyder as the wife of Lonnie Bray, who is an engineer on the New ,York Central Railroad. Then came slowly to my sight a ship-The Leviathan-with Lukie Olean the captain and Norman Winegar first mate. In the distance I saw a beautiful girls' school. On the campus were two teachers, Laura Carnes and Clarice Ford. They exceiied in English and Domestic Science. In Florida, with all its beauties and attractions, lived William Grapes and his wife, formerly Lucille James. They owned a large orange grove. Last of all, I saw a graded school building, where the faculty was composed of my former classmates, Vera Nicholson, Lucille Rardin, Max- ine Reynolds, Pearl Scott and Amanda Davisson. How wonderful I felt! I awoke then, but my heart's desire had been grantedl I had seen all my classmates and knew what they were doing after fifteen years of separation. L ANNETTE MCFARLIN, FRANCES UPTON, '26. 1 37' I' THIRTY-ONE .,,,,. VICTORY-1926 SPRING gfi.. I wonder Why I feel so gay, My heart just Won't be still, I Want to run and jump and play O'er every field and hill. I hear the birds a singing In Woodland, field, and glen, And hear the brook a saying, It's Spring! It's Spring again. The Wind a humming through the tree Keeps whispering in my ear And violets nodding in the breeze, Wake up! Cheer up! Sweet Spring Oh! what a joy to Walk and roam And all the beauties see In fields so far away from home In meadowland and lea. When Warm spring rains begin to fall, I shall not care at all, s is here! For I'll be thinking through the hours, April showers bring May flowers. THIRTY-TWO ,Af . un iors -1 1 11 f 0' igrfi V x ff' 'N 4 Lf I 1 4131. ',,,1f I : :fx 7 h .,4'! , 7 Y 7 I . N Q Q' ie ? A . Y 'L v, I X s, 5 X s ' I ' 04 1 K , ' J ' W ' u E- 50 4 i' EET-15 ' , ' ! Qi -474 1 T QQ' ffl I A9 fag, ,.'bL, J -1-Eh. ,Z 'ETC-J'-1 ,gg fnfw A V's+'fX?3e39' fffifdffii qv 'A'f5y'q I. 2 ?.:1.-ps 4, ' uf. -N gf rl .' g'LQ,1,.1,'- '- ff, .. ', ' X- uf, ,wx H 2, -- 'M- ' ,wr f V .., xv W z,v,,x 1. x t,,W J i 9 A -t u K K in Y F' fl if at ' , . vzcronr..'wza F 1 -- l I C VICTCDRY HIGH SCHOOL 19'-JUNIDRS-'26 ' I . Class Officers - Lance Gillispie . .. ............... ........ Pr esident Guy McClain ..... ..... V ice President Maud Morris ....... Secretary Margaret James ................. . . . , . .Treasurer Class Colors: Blue and White. Class Flower: White Rose. Class Motto: . - Iuge currum ad astrum CHitch your wagon to a. star! Class Advisors: - Miss Verne Mamxews . Miss Janet McCarl .b 44 4, Miss Elizabeth Glenn ,- . Mr. Arthur Upton Mr. Basil Liggett m R Q ' ' - . L l . L mrmwmamn - ..,- ,. -W .,,. , 4 , ' ,,--f . e 1' nf f --- '-'af VICTORY-1926 l LANCE JLLISPIE A smile is the ame in all langua es. !Q,yr1..4,fA,60U AUD MORRIS e only way to have a friend is to be one. GUY McCLAIN 'Tis the deepest thoughts that profit us. Q Q r ' a - if ..MA.RGARE'r JAMES , She is the sweetest of all singers. I7 - W Z ' n ANIAH BALDWIN 05, Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil MILDRED BAYLEY Our best doing is our best. enjoyment. REON DAVIS Th mind is the ruler f all things. . Arr- sf gg f ,. LILLIAN Bn, Those about her from her shall read the perfect ways of honor. J 5 ':.,,L, WILLIAM HUTCHINSON h that I were as great a man ' I would have you think I am. 9 S.,, X THIRTY-FOU R ---.Y Y .Y Ji 0'er books consumed the midnight oil?'t7W? 4-Q4 ,L-7 61. F Q pr-n..l.. GA! ' Away f , ' Aff!! ' . MARY BOND VICTOR Y-1926 To dance? Well, where's the harm? 9 There's nothing in a Men few words are the K cause alarm She's She's a to won. , ' WILLIAM MAXWELL He is a jolly good fellow wherever he is. ,E 4 LL. YfV an ELIZABETH CARNES PZ, I have a heart with room for every joy. A SAM MAZZA ff h, 1 am srabbui ll. laugh rf' , 6 S Q I I , I Q V, - ARRIE CODIS M91 '.'She looks so innocent and shy, yet she is really wise. 0.9! .fi KENNETH MITTON I Ah me, how we t ' the h IW woman is. . i fl LEONA CI ULLA . ' 5' A happy heart, few sorrows has she. I j-J if Q THIRTY-FIVE ' e fl: Y QA P I lax v1cToRY-1 zshyb 'L H' ,J ,X ' In 2. i f 5 E xv gk I F ljllx 1, lk , V ,X Q4 V' X' xx Xl fl Wal -L L' ff N 1 , ,IQ ty f W-,ww L I 'QIVU LEEXTTA COTTRILL Let us go on through life's long path still singing as we go. ELLSWORTH McCLUNG - Oh, it's nice to be young, and it's nice to be gay, and it's nice to be happy. LUCILE COSTILOW Valuable things come in small packages. WILLIS McCLUNG How troublesome is day, It calls me from my sleep away. JUANITA CLIFTON Faithful, gentle, good, Wearing the rose of womanhoodf' CARL POWELL The world was made for fun and frolic. ARY CUNNINGI-IAM She speaks for herself. HORACE POWELL wways qaiet, bit alwag chjwy ,0 ,,- Mfwwaaffm. mfg MADELINE FITZPATRICK Music is the expression of the soul. 'I'HlR'l'Y-SIX Q Lpv ' , FX of, QQ-gimia FLEMING 551 If she will, she will, you may depend on't, And if she won't, she won't, and there's an end on't. HERLEY RICHARDS Why worry? Worry never won anything. EDNA FOX As merry as the day is long. LOREN RODGERS His life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy. ' , , .,,.,J if . k947L CORA FREEMAN Meek loveliness is around the spr ad fjfyixg' - 0 ' W V 1, A safe o - , rw . - 6 'I 1 5,421 ff, I 4 ' 1089 df J i ' ' f M V A E G NES e is always ready and always steady. A JOHN SOUTHERN Is in the very May-morn of youth, Ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises. DOROTHY GLOSS Shy e was, and I thought h r cold. .. 'y 1 ' .7 ag. Aftaw 6'. IN- VICTOR Y-1 926 F MARGUERITE GOFF ure is never long enough. - Let us enjoy pleasure while we cang pleas Mfiififww PAUL SUTTON Besides knowing all the girls, I'm a pretty 77 good studjiitlx rx J I I ,ju r i Y , 4 K- ljufl wi f 53,5 .1 elm' ,P ,.,'l KsAfHLEEN HANNAH I From her eyes I did receive fair speechless A406 messages. ELZA WALTERS Q With his eye in flood with laughter. LILLIAN KEASTER Little said is soonest mended. KENNETH WILLISON His hair is the very envy of the sun BEAULAH KIDD A quiet life she leads. HARRY WYCKOFF Ahi vghg should 'f all labor be Y ROSA LEPON 'The mildest ma ners and th heart. ff? .f X S Q .KB Xl l HIRTY-EIGH'l' ,af e greatest VICTORY 1926 LUCILE MAINSELL And wheresoe'er you move, Good luck will fling her old shoe after. 41,445 Q-vw QU-9 G-ML LAWRENCE ZINN They say that wisdom makes us wretched I'm happy as a lark. TRELLA MANEAR It seems I'm forever ' g wrong thing. M KS A r u W1 lttle wilful thorns, s lish air could make her. . gif 0-IN JU A MEsARos gm hat is e se ette to ' Z -14-rg ERINE McCARTNEY Uqh! e airer than the evening-air, Cla n t eauty of a thousand tars . JOSEPHINE E ' gvsfasap t f light. s , ! s N, MARJORIE MCIN YRE ' 1 Ever smiling, ever true, Q All the world's admiring you. RUTH McIN'1'YRE Who can tell for what high cause This daughter of the gods was born? a-cub ' fl' Z-77Zla 4-ddffj Q. ' aaa . THI RTY-NINE I vlcr R zszs' ' C D K 1' If Q SARAH PITTS Her heart, be sure, is not of ice. . LOUISE PFERDEHIRT Smooth runs the water, where the brook is deep. GENEVIEVE POLESK T good is th beautiful. ,104-pf Q41 AJ Good nature, not too good to be true. GLADYS SHAHAN e air, her manners, all who saw ad- ired. V Qltlf . RT T - My creeg to love, ah live, and laugh. 7 gulf' ! P p! Pep! That' yourr . W7 7' l'Vff7ffw Her modest looks a cottage might adorn. .4 O' FORTY . ,, , .. E 1 M Adv' WU ll JENNIE RAUHALA A primrose by a ive1 s brim. J Wy! I the GM-9-' -f MADELINE ROMINE M' 0 ETHEL wH1'rEMA'N 'hz 'Q I VICTOR Y-1 926 VIRGINIA WILLIAMS A ming is the measure of Woman. 7? ZZ? ,fm Mg. LVWVT Z O da. on ZOE WOLFE My course be onward still. THELMA PATTERSON ARNETT BELL RAYMOND BEATTEY 7711 sEVERA,e4,.,gf1f W '- 4 GLEN KIMMELL EDWARD WINANS h If F,4.4,,,,,6L,hW, 5. Q, I' n ff-fi U, ,16f,kc.,z!-c,ULLg,f 'Vw I C y 4, - ff f 56 ' E . C, JXQSZXE fp UNIOR CLASS HISTCDRY an unknown land Many of us were young and unskilled but we 313.35355 were all equipped with a zealous determination to undergo severe trials and hardships, in order to share the fun and triumphs that would later result. We were determined to gain knowledge, experience, broad- mindedness, and high ideals. In return we would put forth valiant efforts to do our very best in a land strange to us. With these purposes and hopes before us, we entered Victory High School. IHREE years ago one hundred and fifty adventurers set out to explore There were some in this strange territory who mocked, scorned and made life wretched for us inexperienced new comers. But we soon realized that it was part of the game to give us backbone and courage. Many tried to give us advice, which we sometimes accepted, but generally did not. Still it was in our power alone to make our way through a country so dif- ferent and interesting from the one we had known. It required just a year for us to perceive the lay of the land. Although we were Freshies we thought ourselves very wise, and in order to make others aware of our importance we elected our class officers, with Cecil Enochs as president, Mabel Wolfe, vice president, Nelle Lynch, treasurer, and Paul Sutton, secretary. The Seniors seemed to finance the school because they were in a higher grade and more learned than we. As the weeks and months rolled by we were made the object of all jokes. Fin- ally we reached the climax. As the warm days in May brought forth the green grass, so the green Freshies came forth and began to smile. We had served our year as Freshmen and were ready to be promoted to Soph- omores. It was less difficult the second year, for the strangeness of our sur- roundings had worn out, and we forgot the misery of our first year. This period was not an exciting or unusual one. There were of course, the usual social activities mingled with the work. However, we were rapidly pre- paring ourselves for events yet to come. One hundred Sophomores ready to get down to business. We had now passed the frightful stage. Again we elected our Sophomore class officers, with Madeline Fitzpatrick as pres- ident, Willis McClung, vice president, Mary Bond, treasurer, and Ethel Whiteman, secretary. After a few months of hard study some of the members in our class were eligible to be initiated into the Junior Ninety Club. Then at the close of the school year we were ready for the honorable rank of Juniors. It was with a feeling of joy and happiness that sixty-nrne pupils en- rolled the following fall. During the two preceding years the number of members in the class steadily decreased. Some preferred to live a married life, some entered the business world, some could not survive the days of experience and were in lower classes, while still others left to continue their studies in other educational institutions. To guide the class a meet- ing was called and we elected as our Junior class president, Lance Gillispie, vice president, Guy McClain, treasurer, Margaret James, and secretary, Maud Morris. CARRIE CODISH. F0'R.'1'Y.'I'WO ' VICTOR Y-1 926 JUNIOR CLASS POEM We entered dear old Victory In the fall of twenty-three, Knowing if we did our duty, Seniors some day we should be. We Were only humble Freshmen, Climbing higher every day, Reaching ever for the goal post Which seemed so very far away. Soon the first year's work was ended And one mile post we had passed, On the rugged hill of knowledge We were gaining then at last. Though at times our hearts grew weary, When our lessons seemed so long, We just mustered up our courage And burst into a happy song. Some were lost by lack of courage And upon the ground they lay 3 But the others kept on plodding, Working harder day by day. Swiftly now the time is fleeting, Three long years will soon be o'erg We are Juniors, and our hardships Will last only one year more. Though the years were filled with pleasures, We are glad we'll soon be through, For we'll gain that great distinction Of being Seniors, wise and true. CATHERINE MCCARTN EY FORTY-THREE JUNICDR CLASS PROPHECY T was the year 1976. A huge ariel taxi was traveling through the air at a terrific rate of speed. Huddled inside were several passen- Qfjijifij gers going east, most of whom were going to the several colleges for t e annual graduation exercises held in the spring of the year. Clarksburg, 1926 Victory Ave! called one of the passengers. The huge machine paused, an old man arose, got his cane and spectacles, grab- bed his ariel parachute and floated gracefully to the ground. Once on the ground, he seemed as if lost, and after asking his way of a policeman, he started down the avenue and walked uncertainly up the steps of a huge building, looked inquiringly at the name inscribed there and entered. Is this Victory High School? asked the old man of a youngster loaf- ing in the hall. ' It ain't the capitol building, said the boy quickly. The old man muttered and went on into the office, and the boy, a grandson of Ellsworth McClung, mused, He said things hadn't changed a bit here since 1926. And wondered and wondered again. Another old man was sitting at the desk. He was the principal of the school, and he had a long white beard, and spectacles also. I am looking for the head of this place, said the old man as he en- tered the office, John Southern, who was an old friend of mine when I was in school here. Well, I am the man you are looking for, said the principal. What! You John Southern? Holy Mackerel! Don't you know your old friend Paul Sutton? The old men looked at each other again, and then clasped hands and began asking questions as fast as they could talk. After talking for an hour, Mr. Sutton said, Say, do you remember how we used to make prophecies and how we became presidents, lawyers, bankers, and famous men? I was just wondering what had become of all that old school gang of ours and what they really did amount to in the world. Well, this is a funny world, and many things have happened since we were in school, John replied. Some have become famous, some are just as they were while in high school, but as a whole, they have done pretty well. Would you like to know Where they are and what they are doing? I have a record of them all right here in my desk. The old records were taken from the desk, and there were unfolded some stories as queer and romantic as any history and just as true. We will start with ourselves, said John. I have had a hard life of it, but things are going fine now. Yes, I am married to Lucille Costilow. We were in love while in high school and were married soon after gradu- ation. I am principal here now and am running for congress this fall. My opponent is my old friend, Reon Davis. At present he is the president of the Night Hawk Department Store owned by Lawrence Zinn. Yes, the same one Mr. Strother used to own. FORTY-FOUR VICTOR Y-1.926 As for you, I have heard much of you through the papers. You took a ten-year course in Sing-Sing for governmental work with the post offices, and while there studied geology and rock formations, didn't you? And you say you have reformed and are in the insurance business? Well, well, and not married? No wonder! You never will be either if you are like you used to be. So said the old gentleman, Mr. Southern, and pondered for a while and then went on in the same slow voice: As for the rest of the bunch, we will review them briefiy. Willis McClung finally grew up to be a big man, six feet tall, one hundred ninety pounds, and is editor-in-chief of the North View Daily. He has a wife and six children and lives in North View. His chief assist- ant is Hurley Richards, who is reporter, janitor, machinist, delivery boy, and treasurer of the firm. You know Willis never did like to work. He doesn't yet. Bill Hutchinson is an interior decorator, has a big business, drives a big car, and has an office in the Waldo. If you are thirsty, go and see him. He is ably assisted by Horace Powell, who is advertising man and salesman for the company. ' Lance Gillispie became a movie actor and made Rudy Valentino a back number with the women. He doesn't recognize the rest of the bunch now. It would hurt his popularity. We have another star in the movies- Jennie Rauhala. She is in Hollywood now working on a new picture, the name of which is 'I Love You Yet, Harry Wyckoff? Its first public appear- ance will be held at the Mazza Auditorium run by Sam Mazza. Sam never grew any, but is making quite a success as a show man. He is the cham- pion 'Wolf Tamer' of Clarksburg, but has never ben able to tame Zoe, whom he married for better or for worse, as Sam remarked once as he came out on the worst end of the fracas. Bill Beaver owns the Daily Telegram now and has just started an- other Red Headed Beauty Contest. You know our old friend Pauline Matheney won the last one, held in 1926, and then broke the company up going to the beauty parlors when she took her eastern trip. Bill is always doing something big for the community. Only last week he held a Most Popular Man contest which was pronounced a tie by the judges. The tie was fought off by the contestants in Bell Park and Raymond Beatty de- feated Vaniah Baldwin in the duel. Kenneth Mittong sells books. The most popular one of the day is, 'How to Make Love' written by himself, and he'modestly admits he k-nows that of which he speaks. The pictures were drawn and posed for by the pretty little girl from Brown, W. Va. Oh, yes, her name was Wilma Flem- ing. Yes, he finally married her, and now he is writing a book on 'How to Raise Chickensf Kathleen Hannah is, coaching the Victory girls this year. She is having a hard time, as the daughters of Mary Bond and Ethel Whiteman are a difficult group to instruct. Yes, they are both married. They caught two brothers-two young and innocent-farm boys-and live here on Glen- wood Hill. I don't know their names. FO-R'I'Y.FI VE g VlCTORY+1 926 Margaret James and Trella Manear are both running for congress on the Prohibition ticket. I don't think either one will be elected, as they are against the platform suggested by Gladys Shahan that the state pro- vide a home for homeless cats, and that is the big topic of the hour. Miss Shahan is commander of the local chapter of the Salvation Army. Mildred Busch is still single, beautiful and young. She just cele- brated her twenty-fifth birthday last week. You know she was only six- teen when we knew her forty years ago. Lester Bussey is the 'Beau Brummel' of the village now and displays all the latest styles from Paris as soon as they come out. Kelly Rodriguez is still playing football. He is playing for Fort Leavenworth University. He is on a ten years' course there now and is studying matt weaving and stone breaking, We still have the Loyal Order of School Teachers to account for. Now in that group we have Mary Cunningham, Juanita Cliffton, Ruth McIntyre, Elizabeth Carnes, and Loren Rodgers. Bertha Teague is run- ning the beauty parlor in Adamston again. It has broken up twice, both times when Sarah Pitts left town and took her trade with her, but she is back, and Bertha says things will hum now. You remember Margaret Warner, she is still single and- What! Margaret Warner still single and here in town? exclaimed Mr. Paul Sutton, and without further words grabbed his hat and cane and hobbled down the avenue as fast as he could travel. MARGARET WARNER. , .. 'WWW A .gags l tw! FORTY-SIX VICTORY-1926 VICTORY SPIRIT We are the students of Victory High, Our aim is to always wing The colors black and orange will iiy And we'll fight for them with a grin. We'll ever prove our school is best, Indeed we know it is trueg For it can bear the greatest test, Yet win the honors due. Our boys are seen on the football field In uniform, fighting the foeg They wear a black and orange shield, Which they're not ashamed to show. In basketball, our boys are light And swift as they can beg They always play with all their might For all the school to see. In lessons, too, we do excel And try to make some marks, A few there are who study well, While others are real sharks. We hope our students will later go Out in the field of strife 5 To conquer every friend or foe And make a good record for life. WILMA FLEMING. FORTY-SEVEN a VICTORY-1926 The 4fH Camps There is a place so good and fair, Of places which are very rare, It is the best in teachings fine And in ideals along that line. Boys and girls from all o'er the state, Go there for knowledge at great rate, Along with it goes amusements bright And fine sports, that are claimed just right Of all, promptness and punctuality Are considered more than the feeg The essential things very true, Are love, faith and religion in you. This place which, I so highly speak, Is not some unknown, hidden lakeg Nor a place Where you lose dollar bills, But is the 4-H camp, at Jackson's Mills. li 5 Q J I ns KN e 1. iz3Sag!Pfsfr2S2-, Viv 'Q 1 .- 'YV5 : ?Ul 'i1S'VffN? flgfif' V-95 'l: 'z ' rf, 3 4 y FORTY-EIGI'lT f ,xv 'fy' B5 1 u L Q f, I : I r 5 I 5 i i n 1 5 x E E I 1 I F I a i 1 I 5 P I ! r x 5 V E FIS A!! ' N T dlln3il5l1l !niR 4W llhl M113 'EU MM' -WJ 4 ' -' , VICTORY-1926 Victory High School 19-Sophomores--26 Class Officers Halley Cottrill . . . Sarah Hill ..... Nellie Helmick .... Jerome Malfregot ................ Class Colors: Cerise and Silver. Class Flower: Carnation, Class Motto: Not at the top but still climbing. Class Advisors Miss Frances Stealey Miss Ethel Minter Miss Grace Van Horn Mrs. Ruth Pyle Mr. John Brown Mr. Clyde Beckett ix FORTY-NlNE . . . . . . .President . . . .Vice President Secretary Treasurer . V xjkfj' Q! Wd'-1 'V 'Rf ' ' sf ' ' ' ,',,,kZ3 X s - 1 Af Q . P.-' 'f'f Iq' ,jyz 5'f':.g , f,4Q, ', 'L '. pq VL. ,.,,.-,ffm 5. A , VICTORY--1926 'A J',y f-f' ' J: A 7 if , A J L 1, , H, , 1 Yi, if ,fx u . l R . J . I x K X 'X 's CD ' Q H U if I' I Q l Mn M E D-4 4. O 3 2 'N -'E' m X. xx X30 N gx X X! xx 7 s? 'x w 'N ' v xl J xii 2 'J xx XX! . 55 Q,-5 'x-NN 'G X 5 A ML xx N . X N V W ' N N 51: x is 'ix Y- V-lx Xl J xqlx V .1 N A wJ .N 3' I A FII- 'l'Y ' xx: mg Q-in x, ' NM T ff, 1145 Jig! ' ' CTORY--1928 Genie I :jg SOPHOMO LASS ROLL Girls ' Virgini B M g 15 Bailey Orp Beacom Muriel Cain 55771 Mildred oriies Wi 711 ,K?aJ7.Mary Kirby Mary Lepon Lois Daueneaux athelene Davis ruza Dav1sson f 2 ' I Evelyn Furbee Farie Fisher Goldie Greathouse Nellie Helmiek Sarah Hill Mildred Hontz Kathelene Johns Mlizabeth Lucas ' Beatrice McClung Ruth McDaniels Ethel McAlv1n Martha Morrison Gay Newbrough Beaulah Ocheltree Evelyn Ogden Elizabeth Phares Boys Bernard Ashcr t Joslyn Bailey John Bollotti Tony Belcastro 'Harry Blackshir Paul Boyl-es Ralph Boyles Walter Bumgarner Wayne Bussey Halley Cottrill Harold Crissman Paul Douglas Eugene Ford John Faust am Geso Thomas Gill Henry Gillespie Paul Aekins any Jess Gonzales Dorsey Himes John Hollister Edward Hood Stanley J arankoj Arthur Kerns George Lachapelle Roy Lamb ' Enes Picco . Jerome Malfregot ob? uf, lice Powell Roy Martin R Wilma Radcliffe garlyle lglclgtee fa' Fannie Redfox arvey c ain - Macel Richards X William McFarlin I: Z 1 Irene Romine Denver McKeen Helen Rutter - John Morrison 101111 MMS Gladys Scotf fL' Calvin Perine William Petit , J ,ggln-n.Edna shimi abd! ' Mabel Smith -9 Hugo Picco Virginia Smith Flora Snyder pringer QR by Talkington Josephine Tiano A 1 F1TFTY-0NE Paul Rodgers Angel San Julian Ed ar Terneus Emginet Tipper L , A if . T' ' ,gi Y I P-.,. . N' . . A Q ,FL 3 , , 'I ' 7:7 Q- ' . 'Qin' in f' ff? '1' ' 13' V V f Y fi Qi- , 1 , ' . - ' VICTOR Y-1 926 Sophomore Class History 'x.fi's.I5-' HE history of the Sophomore Class, confined to the limits of a single page, must of necessity be a mere survey. Nevertheless, since in no other way but a condensed form could the respective strides achiev- ed by our class be satisfactorily judged and compared, we submit it thus. -UV., The Sophomores began their brilliant career of high school work in the Junior High Schools of North View and Adamston in the fall of '24. Besides the splendid class work and the sucessful social life of these two schools, they were represented among the highest ranks in literary and athletic circles in the Junior Highs of the state. Our Freshmen year will always remain a pleasant memory. On September 8, 1925, we entered into the midst of Victory High School with the determination to furnish the inspiration for the shaping of its future ideals. Prior to this year the Sophomores were treated as Freshmen, but when we entered Victory we asked to be given our rightful station as Sophomores, and have been called so since then. The Sophomore Class has long been known and valued by the school, as supplying that material which is needed in building strong athletics. This year we can rightfully boast of being well represented in athletic activities. A study of our class record will reveal the fact that our Sophomore Literary Society was instrumental in our success, but it must not be for- gotten that most of the best things in our achievement have their roots among the reliable officers elected by the class as follows: Halley Cottrill, presidentg Sarah Hill, vice presidentg Nellie Helmick, secretary, Jerome Malfregot, treasurer, Our class motto is Not at the top but still climbing. Our class colors are Cerise and Silver, and our class flower .is The Rose. Upon entering Victory High the upper classmen looked upon our ap- pearance as feeble, but in reality we have proved ourselves strong and capable. Our class now will be like an arithmetic book: the ambitious added, multiplied and still going, the lazy subtracted and left with a minus sign. HALLEY COTTRILL, '28. HELEN RUTTER, '28. I IiF'I'Y - TW O His... ... VICTOR Y-1926 Sophomore Class Prophecy WELL, well, Well! Of all the surprises of our lives this was certainly one, We had just been told We were to write a class prophecy. We thought that we never could write a prophecy for a class like '28, and especially one of seventy-seven members! But we remembered that our motto said Take the stairs, the elevator isn't running! It would take time to tell the future and what it holds for our classmates. Worried and despondent, We started to walk down to the Victory Athletic Field. We began to think of what the future of our classmates really would be. We were soon surprised by seeing an old, white-haired man, bent with age, who walked up and sat down beside us. Finally, the old man, seeming very nervous, told us that he knew something that would interest us. He asked us to walk up the road to his house, where he would tell us all we wished to know. We soon arrived at his home, a small dwelling on the outskirts of Adamston. He took us into a little old-fashioned room and asked us to be seated. He went to an old cupboard in the corner of the room and took out a beautiful white globe. On the globe were engraved the words- The future of your classmates! We were very impatient to see what would happen next. Placing the globe on the table, he requested us to look into it and see what the future held for our classmates. Looking into the globe, we were very surprised to see a large hotel. On the top in great iron letters was written L A M B H O T E L. Surely our friend Roy wasn't the owner of the largest hotel in New York! The scene changed to the great lobby of the hotel. Who were those two dignified gentlemen sitting in the corner? Surely that couldn't be Walter Bumgardner and Marshall Rucker! Two beautiful ladies walked across the floor to meet the two gentlemen. Miss Margaret Bailey and Miss Virginia Bauld, who were playing in the Strand Theatre at New York! The two gentlemen were salesmen for the Cracker Jack Company, Inc. Who were those charming looking girls in charge of the hotel regis- ter? Their faces seemed very familiar! Kathleen Davis, Lois Daughneaux, and Farie Fisher! Who would ever have thought that they would come to the great Lamb Hotel to work! All at once the picture semed to grow dim. A beautiful stage came before our surprised faces! The Greenwich Village Follies! But who were those beautiful girls dancing? Elizabeth Phares, Mildred Hontz, Mary Lepon, Beatrice McClung, and Gay Newbrough! Enes Picco and Evelyn Ogden- Frrrr-THREE ...A L V., rl Hum VICTORY-1926 A large farm house then came into our view, where we saw Nellie Hel- mick about her household duties. We began to wonder who her husband could be, and behold! He appeared in the door! Who? You could never guess in a month of Sundays! Dorsey Himes! There was another farm scene. Sam Geso and Josephine Tiano had eloped! They had gone to Sardis, where they had taken up scientific farming! As this scene faded, another came into view, A neat cottage, and within we saw-surely not-Ralph Boyles and Alice Powell! Well! Well! Well! What is this? A wedding? I wondered who it could be. And it was none other than big John Faust and Martha Morrison. The minister in charge seemed familiar. Yes! John Morrison! Then familiar dear old Victory High came into view. In the old office Cwhere we had gone so many timesb we recognized the principal to be-no -not Mr. Luzader, but Joslyn Bailey! And in the French room-instead of Miss Glenn-Ruby Talkington! We wondered who that physical culture teacher could be that was giving such hard exercises. None other than-Virginia Smith! What is that? Maps, maps, maps! History! And could it be that Emmett Tipper was teaching history? Sure enough, he was! Where was all that smoke coming from? We did wonder, but it wasn't smoke at all! It was only Henry Gillespie and Thomas Gill, the janitors, sweeping. Victory High vanished and a court room came into view. A very im- portant case was being tried. The lawyer on one side was Hallie Cottrill and on the other was Carlyle McAtee. What? The capital of the United States? And who could have been there from the class of '28? The President was Jerome Malfregot, and his private secretary was Elizabeth Lucas! They surely have reached a high goal! V This all faded and our eyes grew dim again. But what was this? A Circus? Surely not! Yes! And on a large tent we saw plainly the words -- Thomas Carnes-The Great Broadway Shiek! George Lachapelle- The Midget Animal Trainer! Harry Blackshire-The Tallest Clown in the World I CSuch things will happen!J The circus vanished and one of the most exclusive shops of the Fifth Avenue appeared. Devoted to designing feminine apparel we found Beulah Ocheltree. Edith McClain was employed as her capable model. They were doing fine in business. The next door to this exclusive shoppe we saw a sign-Mme. Orpha Beacom and Mlle. Fannie Redfox, Exclusive Hair Dressing Parlors-The Best in the City, Flora Snyder was having her hair marcelled. FIFTY-F OUR ...-1. ep.-,E va- i- 1' .rs VICTOR Y-1 926 At this point the old man started to talk. We wondered if he had gone back on his word, for our prophecy was only half finished. Just then he said, Look! Odd looking people came next into our view. China! Here we found Goldie Greathouse as a missionary. As We gazed We saw a large stadium in which there seemed to be much confusion. There Was a football game being played. It was West Virginia and Carnegie Tech having their yearly battle. On the lines one seemed to be very nervous and excited. Upon looking closer, we recognized our Water boy-Angel Sam Julian! The coach of W. Va. University. John Billott, Mike Chiado, Paul Douglass, Stanley J aranko, Arthur Kearns, and Denver McKeen were playing for West Virginia. In the near by soft drink stand Was our old friend Roy Martin-selling peanuts. Books, and more books! A public library. Over the top of one of the shelves we read this: The Latest Books by the Best Authors. Then all other books vanished but one, which was entitled: How to Gain Success in Love Making, by Edith Springer. The librarians, whom we had recog- nized by this time, were Edna Shinn and Mary Kirby! ni A large department store came into view. Sitting in the office we could see a Woman who looked very familiar. Could it be Mabel Smith? She had charge of all the selling in the store. She was the manager! Seated at another desk was a gentleman who seemed to have had too many good things of life and not enough exercise. On looking closer we recognized him as William McFarlin. The scene changed. What was this, a gymnasium. Girls were adroitly swinging dumbbells and going through strenuous exercises. For Sarah Hill and Evelyn Furbee had instituted a great school of physical culture. Their students were Mildred Crites, Ethel McClain, Mabel Richards, Wilma Radcliffe and Ruth McDaniel. The girls were preparing to organize a box- er's union! fBut we didn't see any boxers around ll The scene was the same, but We saw several boys. Who could the teacher be? None other than our red-headed Wayne Bussey! His stu- dents were Tony Belcastro, John Hollister, Harvey McClain, Calvin Perine, Harold Crissman, William Petit and Eugene Ford. They were organizing a basketball team to tour the United States. A large auditorium took the place of the gymnasium. The Follies of 1936 were being played. We recognized the leading lady as Kathleen John- son, singing to her heart's content. We also saw another familiar face- Murial Cain-the girl who did the fancy dancing. The last scene changed to the largest building in Paris. Surely that couldn't be Druza Davisson singing in that great theatre. A great audi- ence was listening to her pretty voice. Then all at once the globe started FBFTYJJVE ' VICTORY-1926 to grow dim! Our prophecy was over. When we looked to find the old man he was gone, as were our classmates. Now that our task had ended we Were very happy, and all was Well! PAUL BOYLES, '28, EDGAR TERNEUS, '28 SOPHOMORES Oh, yes! we're only Sophomores, But we're proud of that, Just as much as Babe Ruth With the next turn at the bat. The Sophs are very good workers, Just the very best that's found, To beat us, the Juniors must hustle And the Seniors step around. Of course we're considered the lowest In the three class ladder scale, But when it comes to reciting I assure you we never fail. Of course we have good teachers, We all depend on that, And they surely keep us busy, We don't even have time to chat. We're always on the lookout To improve our manners and mind, So courtesy to our teachers Is our watchword all the time. Just a word about the class fight Or this would not be complete, We surely did win that struggle, We know not the word defeat. Well, next year we'll be Juniors As up the ladder of life we soar, But I'm sure we'll often remember When We were just happy Sophomores, CARLYLE MCATEE, '28, FIFTY-SI X vlcron Y--1i!26 ALUM 1 Harry Minter ...... ......... 1 President John Kirkpatrick .... ..... V ice President Hazel Shaffer ..... ..... S ecretary-Treasurer f x ' ITL.: -- 1 'ef - FiIF'I'Y-SEVEN ,- I K f .':'3.. ' M- HH , vllllwlulluul f VICTOR Y--19.26 Alumni News i-,fix-fi.. During the year of 1920, a meeting of the graduates of Victory High School Was called and at that time an Alumni Association was organiyzed for the purpose of co-operating with the high school student body in the promotion of scholastic and athletic affairs. The Alumni basketball team of 1926 was very successful in Winning eight games out of nine, including among its opponents Salem College. They also played the Victory High Varsity but were overwhelmed by the usual fighting power of Victory. In appreciation of the fine work which was displayed by the Victory football squad-especially in the W. I. and Wheeling games-the alumni presented each member of the squad with gold footballs. By these small tokens, we sincerely hope that pleasant and lasting memories will be re- called by those Who receive them. Every year since the association was organized, it has been customary to give a reception for the graduation class in order that the class might be brought in touch with the association and that the Alumni might meet the graduates who Wish to enter our ranks. The receptions of past years have proved to be very enjoyable af- fairs. Following a banquet the graduates were initiated into the associa- tion. This year the Alumni will give its annual reception for the class of 1925 in the early part of June. The leaders of the alumni feel, that considering the number 1.of graduates, we should have an organization that should widen its splhere of influence. Every Victory- graduate should be a member of the as- sociation. The officers of Victory Alumni met March sixteenth in the Adams- ton School Building to standardize Victory Class Rings. A ring Was select- ed which met the approval of the Alumni and the three classes now in Victory High. These rings are now obtainable through the secretary of the Alumni Association. The Alumni stands ready to co-operate-all will work unceasingly to make Victory High a bigger and better school. , HAZEL SHAFFER, Sec'y. riF'rY-E1cH'r Qolulglululg In .Ulu IDIUIUID .UQ -K ' 3 5, RGA IZATION E: In E' Q '52 1 rn 'E'- '5 C' I I cn D 'I '51 D srl EU.U.D'U'U'D.U. U' ll1'UlUEj I s Q . i . s i E L s . 5 I E I E E i I 5 i e I Z J L 1 5 1 Q E v s F s ' Yi . W, --mv wa - -'1 VICTORY--1926 THE STUDENT COUNCIL President , . . . . . .Ralph Harbert Judge ......... ...... I Jaul Funk Pros. Attorney .......................... Halley Cottrill HE Student Council, now being a stationary factor in Victory, has begun to attract notice from every quarter. It is composed of the officers of each class, the ex-officers remaining each year. - The object of the Council is to settle the petty affairs and disputes which arise among the students to the best of its ability. The accused is ' brought before the organization, which serves as a jury, with a judge pre- siding. They have as their defendant an attorney. As a proof that Victory ranks as an outstanding high school in West Virginia, she was one of the first three to adopt this new idea of Student Council in High Schools. There are 1'ive schools that have Student Council in the state. We hope to help impress upon the minds of the students the need of showing our loyalty to Victory High by encouraging the right spirit, by respecting her property and her dear old name. FIFTY -NIN E a VICTORY--'1926 FRIENDSHIP CLUB HE Friendship Club has had a very successful year under the leader- ship of Miss Marie Winslow, Secretary of the Clarksburg Y. W. C. A., Miss Verne Matthews and Miss Grace Van Horn, faculty advisors. At the first meeting the following officers were elected: Frances Upton, president, Laura Carnes, vice president, and Mildred Robinson, secretary-treasurer. Programs were given at the meetings which were held the iirst and third Wednesdays of each month. The general theme for discussion was some phase of character-building based on the code of the club. Among the many social affairs was a St. Patrick's tea, a mother- teacher and daughter party and a hike to the Y. W. Camp. SIXIIY VICTORY-1926 SENIOR ENGLISH CLUB President ........................0..... Lucille Lawson Vice President ..... Mildred Mittong Secretary .... ..... L aura Carnes Treasurer ........................... Frank Ciacciarello HIS club was organized in the fall of 1922, under the supervision of Mrs. E. A. Luzader. During the first year there were few mem- bers, but it has grown to a membership of 30. At first any student desiring to join this club had to make 907 in English, but we modified that requirement. Our meeting nights were on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Many interesting programs have been given and social af- fairs enjoyed. This organization has been one of enjoyment and helpfulness. Miss Lucy Bailey, Senior English teacher, had the leadership of the club this year. Two events we remember with joy were entertainments for teachers. It tended to bring student and teacher in closer alliance. We wish the Junior and Sophomore English Clubs all success possible. SIIXTY-ONE 3 pl s S I i R 'Si I L .g.i.4.1l Ie.. J a VICTORY-1926 JUNIOR NINETY CLUB HE Emerson English Club was first organized during the month of September, 1923, With only a few members present. Since that time it has grown gradually until it now has thirty-five members. The aim of the club is to encourage students to make an average of ninety per cent in English and to promote better oral and Written speech throughout the school. Business meetings are held the first Wednesday night in each month, While on the third Wednesday night a social meeting is held at the homes of the members. The officers elected for the present year Were: Wilma Fleming, presi- dentg Ruth Mclntyre, vice presidentg Lucille Costilow, secretaryg Kenneth Mittong, treasurer. It is one of the most active clubs in Victory High School. SIXTY-TWO VICTORY-1926 DRAMATIC CL'UB President .......... .... N ewton Anderson Secretary-Treasurer . . . ..... Alma Helmick Advisor ............................... Lucy M, Bailey URING the autumn months of '25 a group of about thirty seniors organized one of the largest Dramatic Clubs ever formed in Vic- tory. It is an exclusive organization-Seniors only. Meetings were held each Thursday at 3:00 p. m. The origin of drama, important points in the presentation of plays and various other items of interest along the dramatic line, were the topics for class discussion. One of the most important achievements was the presentation of the Dramatic Club play Mr. Bob which was given in March. The main pur- pose of the club was to prepare for the Senior play, one of the leading events of the year. Adam and Eva was given for the Senior play. The cast consisted of ten members. It was thrilling and true to lifeg therefore, a success, we believe. SIXTY-THREE e VICTORY-1926 GIRLS GLEE CLUB Madeline Fitzpatrick ........................ I President Ethel Whiteman ................... Secretary-Treasurer HE Girls' Glee Club at Victory High School, having joined the State Music Federation under the name of the Beckett Choral Club , is doing some excellent Work. This year they claim a membership of forty girls, and they are indeed fortunate in that they have a line balance of parts. Some of the three-part choruses which this organizaztion have done, and done them well, are sufficiently difficult to be used by even the senior clubs over the state. When it is considered that these girls did not have music in the grades or the Junior High School, then their performance is nothing short of Wonderful. These girls have made several public appearances outside the school, and everywhere they have been highly complimentedupon their splendid work. SIXTY-FOUR VICTOR Y-1926 BUYS GLEE CLUB Lance Gillispie .............................. President John Southern ..................... Secretary-Treasurer HE Boys' Glee Club this year is better in many ways than it was last year. There are almost' double the number of members, and the Voices, taken as a Whole, are better than that of last year. When compared with glee clubs of larger schools, Victory Club fares very well in number and talent, but even so, the club should be about twice as large as it is now, The boys of Victory have enough talent to form a ,much better and bigger club and, with interest in this particular kind of work gradually increasing, it is hoped that our club will grow to such an extent that it will be as good if not better than any club in the state. SIXTY-FIVE VICTOR Y+-1926 IUNIORSENIOR LITERARY CLUB Paul Funk ....... .......................... P resident William Maxwell . . . . . .Vice President Annette McFarlin ............................ Secretary During the early part of the school year of '25-'26, the literary studies of the upper classes met and organized a Junior-Senior Literary Society with the Sophomore Society in literary competition. Interesting and instructive programs have been held at each meeting that have tended to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the stu- dents along literary lines. We have at the present for our goal the purpose of training students for participation in the Valley Contest to be held here in April. SIXTY-SIX VICTOR Y-1926 Sophomore Literary Club Edith Springer ............................... President Joslyn Bailey .... .... V ice President Virginia Bauld ............................... Secretary The Sophomore Literary Society, although a new organization in Vic- tory High School, has made a permanent place for itself in high school life. It began its career in the Junior High Schools of Adamston and North- view and this year is just a continuation of the work started there. Our purpose lies in the promotion of scholarship, public speaking, and literary work among its members. We realize that not enough emphasis is laid on the development of leadership and feel that in such a society that we can get this valuable training. Under the supervision of our instructors, Miss Ethel Minter and Mr. John Brown, we have put forth many satisfactory and pleasing programs toward the accomplishment of our purpose. Our society meets on Tuesday of alternating weeks. At the present time we are placing special stress in training members of the society to represent Victory High School in the sectional Literary Contest and hope to have some members that will be able to win. If we should be fortunate enough to succeed in this contest, we will then turn our efforts to the State Contest to be held at Morgantown on May 14. Watch our future! SIXTY-SEVEN VICTOR Y-1926 for l VICTORY STAFF Editor-in-Chief ............... .......... B ruce Horton 7. Ammwwmwi ffmmfkmi Exchange Editor . . . . . .... Alma Helmick Business Manager ...... .... A miel Sroka x . . . ...... Luke Olean Advgrtiging Nlaflaggyg - . . . ....... Ralph Hafbeft l ................ Newton Anderson Teacher-Advisor ......................... Lucy M. Bailey When Victory High School was still in its infancy a high school paper was a much talked of thing, but nothing was done to start one. A small group decided during the last half of this school year, talking about a project would never bring its completion. They took action. The paper was small and attracted but little attentiong issued bi-monthly, seven editions being published before the end of the school,,term. The high school paper has made possible a greater affiliation among the classes. Criticism of conditions in high school has resulted in a better- ment of the same. The untiring efforts of an excellent staff made possible the publication of Victory. We shall leave The Victory in the hands of the class of '27 to fur- ther its existence, publicity and progress. When we have departed from this high school to further our education we shall watch the progress of that which We have begun. However, we shall expect greater things from it because of earlier experiences which we are passing on to you. SIXTY-EIGHT VICTOR Y-1 926 VICTORY ANNUAL STAFF It's a big task for a class to put out a yearbook, especially one as large and complete as the Victory Annual, Yet the Junior Class of 1927 went to work with a will and have cooperated in every respect with the advisors whenever called on. The staff has tried to portray all phases of school life and to emphasize all departments according to their importance. We realize our inability to give the space that we would like to for the many activities. However, we have distributed the space to the best of our judgment and hope that our efforts have not been in vain. To next year's staff We pass on the heritage of Victory High and wish them success in recording the bright history of Victory in the future. SIXTY-NINE VICTOR Y-1926 THE INCREASING GROWTH OF WEST VIRGINIA'-- TI-IE STATE BEAUTIFUL Some of our leading optimists report that West Virginia is growing- growing beyond all the hopes of our doubting pessimists. It is stated that this state has increased over 205,000 since 1920! which shows that we have gained nearly 40,000 during the fiscal year. This gain of some fifteen per cent in population is remarkableg it bespeaks of solid sub- stantial growth, rather than the quick, inflating of economic conditions which attends the present so-called Florida boom, The population is being increased gradually. This increase is not for the present only-but for all time. It is permanent, and on a permanent basis. Allow me to point out some conditions which have given rise to this sudden growth and its possibilities. The upper Ohio valley, by its immediate nearness to our great basic supplies is destined to become to the United States what the Ruhr Valley is to Europe, thus bringing agriculturists, miners, fruit growers, and in fact, men of all occupations to our state for employment. The state-with its splendid climatic conditions, excellent tempera- ture, and magnificent scenery attracts people who are interested in worth while things. They come here to help us. They make ideal citizens, for they are of the substantial middle class. They come not only to enjoy our comforts, but to help increase our faculties for appreciating them. These people are exactly the kind that we need, patriotic and loyal citizens. The percentage of undesirables in this state is very low. We have very few aliens, imbeciles, and morons as compared with neighboring states. Our coal, which is of the highest quality available in the world, is sufficient to supply the whole world for hundreds of years! We have vast water power resources, but little developed as yet. Our farming land is the finestg orchards are being successfully developed on a large scale, especially in the Eastern panhandle. We have extensive railroads all over the state. Expansion programs are under way-especially in the East and South. Many new industrial concerns are being brought here. As the Optimist says, All these things are inspiring. The state is 'climbing up the ladder' gradually but surely! Some good advice is offered by the Optimist which says-Have faith in it. Support it. Work for it and help it grow. The returns will amply justify your exertion. PAUL BOYES, '28. sEvEN'rY AT ME cs L ,..,! :'7b P 45 :G JI. lg 4'f- fax-2.2,-F: f ff if Q L-ill 4? 1 1 S 1 1 5 1 I I L 2 5 F , ! l 5 I I 5 I Z E x C I i 5 2 I V u Q 5 i 1 1 P 1 i I, i f I 5 1 I I n 2 llIl i5lG VICTORY-1926 COACH G. R. SNODGRASS SEVENTY-ONE VICTOR Y-1 926 Review of the 1925 Victory High School Football Season HE 1925 Football season at Victory was the most successful in the history of the school. The team was composed of but five veterans, with the remaining six seeing service for the first time with a var- sity high school eleven. Coach Snodgrass deserves the credit for the de- velopment of West Virginia's second best high school eleven. The regular men who stood the brunt of the attack during the regular season without meeting defeat were: Ends, Captain Anderson and Black- shireg tackles, Mayes and Spataforeg guards, Williams and Ciacerrellag center, McKeeng halfbacks, Funk and Phillipartg quarterback, Himes, and fullback, Rodriguez. Four of these men were given positions on Harry Stansbury's fmyth- icalj All-State Teams. They were Kelly Rodriguez, halfback, and Pete Spatafore, guard, While Captain Anderson and Williams were given posts on the second team. On September 26, Victory opened the season with a victory over the heavy Fairmont Normal Reserve eleven, by the score of 14 to 0. The Fighting Teachers were completely outplayed from the kick-off, but at all times they showed signs of strength. A Week later, October 3, Bridgeport visited Victory Field fresh from a 52-0 victory over Philippi. They proved no match for the Victory team, and were trounced by a score of 26-0. October 10, Salem came to Victory Field to match their wits with a former team-mate playing with Victory, They, too, were defeated 28-0. The following week Lumberport was defeated 46-0. On the first play of the game Kelly Rodriguez ran through the Lumberport team for a touchdown. On October 24, Victory clashed with a new rival, Morgantown. Vic- tory scored 17 points during the first half and the game appeared to be an easy one, but during the second half Morgantown opened their dan- gerous aerial attack and scored a touchdown. They were the first rivals to cross Victory's goal. During the first half Phillipart intercepted a pass and ran 57 yards for a touchdown. The final score was 17-6. The following Saturday Victory journeyed to Grafton for the first game on a neutral field. The game was played in a sea of mud. The score was 26-0 and marked our sixth straight triumph. Mannington canceled, and so November 7 remained an open date. The following two weeks were spent in preparation for the Shinnston game, which is always a bitterly fought contest. But this time the Shinnston contest proved to be an easy one, and Victory won easily 38-0. Thus Vic- tory's record remained without blot, with the most important contest yet to be staged. SEVENTY-TWO . -- 11- ,---3.2.-f VICTOR Y-1926 The following Saturday, November 21, is the date which the team, the students, and all the Victory supporters will never forget. On that day Victory for the first time defeated their city rivals-Washington Irving. Strange to say, Washington Irving, too, was undefeated. The contest was the most colorful athletic event yet to be played in Clarksburg. Merchants closed their stores, students paraded, and the W. I. Stadium was filled long before the kick-off. The crowd was by far the greatest that had yet attended an athletic event in Clarksburg. The game proved to be a thrilling one. Victory was the first to score, when Rodriguez crossed the goal line, but a little later Washington Irving tied it, when Fulton plunged through the Victory line. At half time the score was tied 7-7. During the last half the twenty-two men fought like demons, and the West Enders proved the best by scoring another touchdown and holding the enemy scoreless. The final score was 14-7. Victory students celebrated until late that night, and the following Monday were allowed a holiday by Principal Luzader. A large parade was held, in which students as well as the teachers participated. Following the Washington Irving battle, Victory broke training. The team as well as the coach were looking forward to a short rest before pre- paring for the basketball season. Suddenly reports began appearing in newspapers concerning a State Championship football game with Wheeling and Victory. At first the Victory coach objected to playing the game, but the press had so riled the public that if he had rejected, the team and him- self would have become the laughing-stock of the state. After much pro and con, the game was finally agreed upon. The Wheeling team was in tip-top shape for the contest. Their season did not end until Thanksgiving Day and parctice sessions were held regularly, while the Victory team had held only two practice sessions before leaving for the scene of the important tilt. Playing at home also favored Wheeling. Nevertheless, the Victory spirit did not die. A special train was secured and students as well as Victory followers journeyed to back their favorites. A crowd of over three hundred made up the special. Victory fought hard, but was defeated 25-0. Thus ended Victory's most successful gridiron campaign. THE RECORD-1926-1926 -. 1-B,-V -.-1.-W., Victory .... ....... 1 4 Fairmont Normal Reserves 0 Victory .... .... 2 6 Bridgeport ....... Victory .... .... 2 8 Salem ....... Victory .... .... 4 6 Lumberport . . . Victory .... .. 17 Morgantown .. Victory .... .. 26 Grafton .......... . Victory .... .. 38 Shinnston ....... . Victory .... .. 14 Washington Irving Victory .... . . 0 Wheeling .......... . . . 25 SEVENTY-THREE Him !H F71Vf! .Y1?l'7 - 'WT' - VICTORY--1926 NEWTON ANDERSON Cowboy Newt was the captain of this year's team, and never did Victory have a man so worthy of this coveted position. Always fighting, spurring the rest of the team to renewed efforts, he truly repre- sents all the req 'sites of a eal leader. Victory's record v runner p for the state hampion 1 o i - s due to his per- sonal ualiH o - der who carried ansbury began l oki 1 P11-State aterial there was ' ' en that surpassed all others. animous decision of all that el y was without doubt one of the sweet- high school football players that ever unk cleats in the sod. A triple threat man, he dark-haired son of Spain whom we roudly claim, ran over all opposition and established himself forever in the Hall of Fame in the hearts of every loyal sup- porter of Victory High. the o. - , 1 e e hts. 1 x ' 1 f K . 'sal . EZ . S , A W4 .. ' X 1 O. 1 - 01' l 0 it o X e PETE SPATIFORE The biggest surprise of the year was the way Pete came out and before the season ended made, without a doubt, one of the coveted positions of the All-Staten eleven along with Kelley. Pete was afraid of hurt- ing someone, and it took the W. I. struggle for him to find out what he reaiiy could do. At Wheeling all one could hear was Who is that big tackle who is stopping every- thing? and it was Pete Spatifore instead of Bus LaRue that got the big write ups even in the Wheeling papers. Pete, you have started, now let's hear big things from you in college. BENCILE WILLIAMS Quiet, unassuming, a hard fighter and untiring worker, Bencile was one of the best guards in the state. Guards do not get much credit, but they are the lads that stand the brunt of the battle and the big holes that they make were responsible for many of the points during the season. Keep on, Bencile, and the qualities that charac- terize you in school will carry you to suc- cess in life. . MTW A'f'6'fo.a. MW cngffe Mffffa SEVENTY-FOUR VICTORY-1926 RENE PHILLIPART Rene came to us from Salem, where he had participated in three years of Varsity football. His addition to the backfield can- not be over estimated, and especially when a few yards was needed through the line, the ball was given to Rene. We are sorry, Rene, that this is the last year that you can play for Victory. May college offer you greater opportunities to display your ath- letic prowess. PAUL FUNK If ever a person worked under handicaps it 'wi Preacher. He had all kinds of s 1' . t wea nkles that had to be pro- t d t ds. w s light, but the love of the ga overc e this. He was rathh' experienc , ut tant study f the ints of the im ut a sma t m . ood work, e expect to hear or . Q-BQ-'lk l Jggs, HARVEY MAYES Wake up, Harvey, is what Coach Snod- grass has been saying the past two or three years, and this year Harvey did wake up. If you don't think so, ask the opposing teams. When Harvey could stand in the line and literally smears plays you could see a smile of contentment and a light of happiness in his eyes. Harvey graduates this year, and it will be with regret that he passes out of the portals of Victory this spring. FRANK CIACERELLA For three years Frank was fodder for the Varsity. Often he was weary and tired, but never discouraged. This year he came into his rightful heritage and won a coveted po- sition on the Varsity eleven. Frank was not a flashy player, but could always be seen emerging from the pile after each play. We are sorry to lose Frank and his leaving is regretted by one and all at Victory High. I? I' 2-,ee SEVENTY-FIVE i' --1 -3 :I-Urs v -mwwg.-v-u e VICTORY--1926 DORSEY HIMES The general of a team is the quarterback. When Victory started practice last fall, it looked as if the squad was without a man to handle the important position-of quarter- back, but out of the haze Shumie came to the rescue and was credited with being one of the brainiest quarterbacks in the state. Shumie is only a Sophomore and around him Victory will have to build next year's team. HARRY BLACKSHIRE Harry was another product of Northview Junior High that made good his first year at Victory. All through the season he held down an end opposite Newt. Harry and Dorsey are the only two of the first eleven that will remain in school, all the rest grad- uating this spring. With two more years to play for Victory, Harry should make all Stage, as is the habit of Victory players to o. DON McKEEN The light man on Victory's squad was where most teams have their heaviest, namely, at center. Don only tipped the scales around one hundred and thirty pounds and was so small that he seemed almost lost among the larger players. How- ever, Don gave good account of himself, and when it came to knifing through the opposing line he had no peer. Don also is lost by graduation and with his going Vic- tory loses another good athlete. RALPH HARBERT The man who loved to shoulder responsi- bilities was Ralph. A manager must know everything, be able to do most everything, and as resourceful as Tom Sawyer. Ralph filled the bill, and whether it was making trips to Mill Creek or sewing up ripped trousers, he was always equal to the occa-N sion. His philosophical view of life will stand him in good stead in solving the prob- lems of life as well as the troubles of the Victory squad. SEVENTY-SIX VICTORY-1926 Victory in Basket-ball XJ?-xJi FTER the football togs had been laid aside and everything back to normal, Victory started out on the annual basketball career. With a week's practice Coach Snodgrass had thinned down the squad to ten men. These men worked diligently for several weeks, and for the first game played an old rival, Lumberport. They were rewarded for their hard work by a 36-14 victory. Their next opponent was a new one. Morgantown came here with a good record, only to have it spoiled by a slaughter from Victory. They returned with a 35-3 defeat to their home town. Victory met her first defeat at the mercy of Grafton. Although Vic- tory fought to the last whistle, the score was 21-15 in favor of Grafton. The boys then visited Shinnston, a bitter rival, and defeated them in a close battle, the final tally being 14-13. Another new rival appeared on the field, but went down to defeat. This was Williamstown. Victory won by a 19-11 victory. Salem was the next to suier defeat at Victory's pleasure. The final score was 28-18. An old and bitter rival, Bridgeport, felt the sting of defeat when Vic- tory, in a hard-fought battle, defeated them 29-15. After the victory over Bridgeport, Victory defeated Pennsboro. The final score was 31-22. The next opponent proved to be as easy as the rest when Victory trampled Masontown to a score of 12-8. Then came the most important game of the season, Victory's greatest rival, Washington Irving. After a week's strenuous practice, the West Enders traveled to the Carmichael Auditorium and there, through a hard- fought and close-scoring game, met their second defeat of the season. This was a close-fought battle, but the Hilltoppers won by the slight margin of two points. The final count was 15-17. As it never rains but it pours, Victory was defeated by Grafton at Grafton by the score of 26-21. The next game was a little brighter and Victory won from Pennsboro by a score of 38-14. Salem also felt' the pang of defeat when Victory defeated them by a 28-11 score. Bridgeport again tasted defeat from Victory when they only scored 18 points to Victory's 27. L.umberport gave up their laurels when Victory defeated them by a score of 14-20. A new rival, Harrisville, now appears on the scene and is walloped by Victory by a score of 13-30. The Shinnston live suffered another defeat from Victory when they only scored 18 points to Victory's 21. SEVENTY-SEVEN l - VICTORY-1926 Again comes the grand turmoil and Victory is preparing to meet the Hilltoppers. In this game the score is see-sawed, but as luck would have it, the Hilltoppers were ahead when the whistle blew. The score was 23-19. After the thunder storm comes sunshine, so Victory defeated Mason- town by a score of 21-22. Thus ended a faily successful basketball season for Victory, having met only four defeats and these by only two teams, Washington Irving and Grafton. VICTORY 14--W. I. 7 Listen, my children, and let me tell How we beat W. I. and beat them well. 'Twas on the fourteenth day of November, A day that I will long remember, When Washington Irving went down to defeat Before a Victory team that couldn't be beat. In our football games W. I. had always won And counted the game theirs before 'twas begun. They came to the field and made an awful din To see Victory lose and W. I. win. Both were champion teams, neither had lost a game, W. I. was certain to win, for Victory was always tame. We were there to back our team and beat W. I. We were going to do itg do it or die! Th geame was on at half-past two And we were determined to see it through. First quarter, Kelly ran for a touchdown and made it seven, But in the second quarter W. I. had made it even. The half was over and the score was seven all, Victory came back playing a harder game of ball. Rene shoved across another touchdown And W. I.'s goose was done up brown, Though Fulton raced to the five-yard line. 'Twas Funk that upset him just in time. W .I. tried line plunges as they always do, But they failedg and failed miserably, too. The game ended without a higher score, But we didn't care for we had enough and more. To the center of town we made our track And there we certainly did tear up jackf' MARSHALL MARTIN, 1925. SEV ENTY-EIGHT VICTOR Y-1926 THE SEASON'S RECORD Victory ......... A 36 Lumberport .... Victory .... ........ 3 5 Morgantown . . . Victory . . . 15 Grafton . . . . . Victory .... . . . 14 Shinnston . . . . . Victory . . 19 Wiliamstown . . . Victory . . 28 Salem ...... . Victory . . 29 Bridgeport . . . Victory . . 31 Pennsboro ...... . Victory . . 12 Masontown ..... . Victory .... . . . 15 Washington Irving Victory . . 21 Grafton ........ . Victory . . 38 Pennsboro . . . . . Victory . . 28 Salem ...... . Victory . . 27 Bridgeport .... . Victory . . 20 Lumberport . . . . Victory . . 30 Harrisville ...... . Victory . . 21 Shinnston ...... . Victory . . 19 Washington Irving Victory . . 22 Masontown ..... . 460 Clarksburg Sectional Tournament Victory ................ 25 Wallace ......... Victory ................ 32 Harrisville ..... Victory ................ 26 West Union . . . Buckhannon Tournament Victory ......... 15 Cameron .... Victory ....... 8 Shinnston . . . SEVENTY-NINE VICTORY-1926 DORSEY HIMES Dorsey will be the only regular back from this years' team. He is a Sophomore and has three years of high school basketball left. He has proven this year that he is a valuable man, for he plays the iioor well for a first year man and is a good snot. Dorsey is generally in the game up to his ears and was not held scoreless in the thirty games he played last year. In fact, he was the high score man of our team. See you again, Shumie. RENE PHILLIPART Rene came to us from Salem with three years experience, so of course he was a val- uable man. He played every position on the team and seemed at home everywhere. His real position, and the one he liked the best, was forward. He performed at that position only once. The greater :part of the t1me he jumped center. :tene was a fighter and Victory is glad to have had him-if only for one year. HARVEY MAYES Harvey was playing his first year of high school basketball. He had fooled around with independent teams, but had never re- ported for the school team. He made good as a guard at once and was always in the game up to the neck . Harvey's favorite diversion was delivering a caustic opinion to every referee that cast him out on the personals. We are sorry to see Richard leave, but we know he has greater fields to conquer. We say adieu and good luck. ' DON McKEEN Don made the Varsity after threatening for the last year or two. He was extremely light, but held up his end in a creditable manner. At first he had trouble finding the basket, but later entered the scoring column with reglarity. Don graduates and we wish him the best of success. EIGHTY VICTORY 1.926 PAUL FUNK Paul started out as forward, but when a change was made in the team, his speed was utilized by placing him at guard. He could cover faster than any man on the squad and in addiiitivon was a fairly good shot, that made him a valuable man despite his inexperienced as a guard. Always a willing and hard worker, Paul will be missed, but he's going on and up, so here's to the old zip preacher. PAUL AEKINS Paul no doubt was a keen shot, but be- cause of a weakened leg that came from a football injury, he could not take his place as a regular. However, wnen called upon to go in a game he gave everything he had and started at forward in the State Tour- nament at Buckhannon. Paul has three years left and will be heard from. BENCILE WILLIAMS Bencile came to us from Richwood, but had not played any basketball. He always was a willing worker, even though he was a substitute for two years. This year he came into his own and was a reliable guard and hard fighter at all times. Ben gradu- ates with the other regulars and Victory wishes him the best of success in the pur- suit of his goal. FRANK CIACERELLA Frank was another boy who had never enjoyed any high school basketball until this year. He played around with the inde- pendent teams, but this year was his first venture into the school game. He is a sen- ior also and will say good-Ibye in the spring. Victory will miss Frank and we wish him all the luck in the world. EIGHTY ONE pn? gi--' - - vlcrom'-1926 HARRY BLACKSHIRE Harry came to us from Northview Junior High, where he performed creditably as a guard. However, due to the dearth of cen- - ter material, he usually played a pivot posi- tion when sent into the game. Harry is a Sophomore and has a big future in Victory before him. CHARLES WILLIAMS There is always a man behind the scenes that keeps the equipment in shape and looks after the millions of petty details that arise during the course of the season. This year Charles has been the master'of ceremonies in the rubbing room and has proved to be a very efficient and capable student manager. ANGEL SAN .IULIAN Wherever you find the regulars in action you find Angel somewhere around. Angel has played the part of every official on the squad from Water boy to coach, and no mat- ter What he is asked to do, he does it cheer- fully. Angel is an indispensible part of Victory athletics and without him on the bench it. is ,doubtful if the game could be started. . EIGHTY-TWO I VICTORY-1926 1 1 VICTORY RESERVES HE Victory Reserve Basketball Team made quite an enviable record on the court the past season, considering the material that Coach Eugene V. Yager had to start with at the beginning of the season. Most of the squad were underclassmen and had had practically no basket- ball experience. Coach Yager had to teach the boys the fundamentals of the game as they demonstrated the last of the season. In fact, Coach Snodgrass advanced Earl Hood from the Reserves to the Regulars for the State Touranrnent at Buckhannon. The record was not so good to begin with, but they finished well and promise to provide some real ma- terial for the Varsity next year. The first squad loses practically all except Hines and Blackshire, so it will be up to this squad to provide the material, and the kind of a basket- ball team that Victory has always had in the past. Basketball is the big sport with the followers of Victory High, and by having a team coming on each year we hope to always have teams equal to those of former years. EIGHTY-THREE Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory VICTORY-1926 Reserve Team Record Reserves .... . . . 17 Lumberport Reserves Reserves .... . . . 5 Morgantown Reserves Reserves .... . . . 20 Grafton Reserves . . . Reserves .... 20 Shinnston Reserves . Reserves .... . . . 12 Salem Reserves . . . . . Reserves .... . .. 16 Adamston Jr. High . Reserves .... . . . 4 Bridgeport Reserves . Reserves .... . . . 17 Zeising Junior High . Reserves .... . . . 20 Grafton Reserves . . . Reserves .... . . . 23 Bridgeport Reserves . Reserves .... . . . 21 Salem Reserves . . . . . Reserves .... . . . 16 Zeising Junior High . Reserves .... . . . 17 Lumberport Reserves Reserves .... 13 Shinnston Reserves . 1 R' 7. EIGHTY-FOUR VICTOR Y-1926 Girls Basketfball Review Victory Alumni . . . Victory Salem ..... Victory Lumberport Victory Buckhannon Victory .... Spencer . . . Victory Pennsboro . Victory Lumberport Victory .... . . . Pennsboro . Victory .... Buckhannon Victory Salem ..... Victory Alumni .... HEN the basketball season opened this year there was a general feel- W ing of futility in regard to the girls' team. This was due in part to ' the fact that by graduation the last of Victory's all state players had taken their departure. Since there was no tournament to make decis- ions, little was known of the reserve strength. Thus it was with somewhat of a surprise that with the waning of the old stars there arose on the horizon a meteor-like group whose season this year is comparable in every way with those of the past. The lack of reserve material for the tean1's use in scrimmage was the big problem. What at first seemed a hopeless situation in this respect was finally relieved by a loyal group of workers who remained faithful through- out the season. Such school spirit is commendable, especially since there was little chance for recognition. Not only has the work itself been interesting this year, but relations with other schools have been extremely pleasant. In most instances the playing on both sides has been clean and wholesome. Sportsmanship and fair play have been placed above the mere winning of games, thus assuring ethical values which will be lasting. Our trips remain untellable. Great appreciation is due Mr. Powell not only in making our transportation luxurious, but in accompanying us and assuming all detailed responsibility. The big bus was at our instant command, meals were carefully attended to and a big feed after the game assured, although he always despaired of appeasing such appetites. To start a happy train of memories in after years it will only be neces- sary to mention Colonial Inn, two hundred and eight pounds, do you have all four of your pennies ? this sample is fine, where's Martha and the chewing gum? EIGHTY-FIVE VICTORY-1926 MARY CRIMM Mary, a veteran of tournament days, reached the heights of her basketball career this, her last year at Victory. She not only retained the old time trophy winning form but, with experience, developed many dor- mant qualities which perfected her work. Her regular position was forward, but when occasion demanded she could aquit herself equally as well at guard. As captain, de- pendable and diplomatic, she represented Victory in a creditable manner. MARY BOND Mary, noted for her ability to cover the fioor and her accurate shooting, became this year one of the fastest forwards in the state. Though small, she had undaunted courage, as was manifested when she was pitted against a 200-pounder and suffered nothing worse than a broken finger. She won the approbation of more than one audience for her sportsmanlike conduct. With this year's added experience we predict a brilliant next year for Mary. THELMA CRISS Thelma, who suddenly plunged into the lime light in the Pennsboro game last year, has kept up the same high calibre playing that helped to defeat the former state champs that memorable night. Her passing is accurate and swift. A more dependable guard would be hard to find. Her leaving this year would be a decided loss to the team. ETHEL WHITEMAN Ethel was one who inherited her position from an all state guard in the old tourna- ment days. With this incentive coupled with natural alertness and earnest work, she has measured up in every sense of the word. It has always been a matter of regret that she is indispensable as a guard, since her Hoor work and shooting ability are excellent qualities in a forward. With her skill in this dual capacity her success for another year is already assured. EIGHTY-SIX VICTOR Y-1926 ALENE MEEK Alene returned to us this season after a year on the bench because of illness. In her position of center-forward, she was in- valuable, due to her coolness, quick think- ing and ability to evade her guard. Nat- urally an athlete, she possesses all the ele- ments that go to make a good player, in- cluding speed, accuracy and an even temper. Shooting was her specialty and she turned many a tide in Victory's favor when the cause semed almost hopeless. SARAH BARILE Sarah, back on the fioor after a year's absence, easily swung into form and fulfill- ed the promise she gave in her Sophomore year. Quiet, cool and steady, her quick eye detected every move and she was there first. Scientific guarding being easy for her, she was not handicapped by the rigid guarding rules recntly put into effect. It is with re- gret that this is Sarah's last year on the Varsity. MARGARET WARNER It is hard to tell just what Margaret's basketball career would have led to this year had she not been handicapped for prac- tice time. Her success with the odds against her was largely due to her great love for athletics. It was always with the feeling of security that she was placed on the floor, for the greater the danger the more skill she displayed. Her long passing was sen- sational and she developed an almost un- canny power of dodging. We are looking forward with interest to her next season. EVELYN OGDEN Evelyn is another acquisition from the North View Junior High. By sheer pluck and persistency, she has already placed her name on Victory's athletic roster. She partici- pated in several games this year and dis- played remarkable skill for one of her size and experience. With another year's growth and her capacity for earnest work she will be able with comparative ease to make a place for herself on the Varsity. EIGHTY-SEVEN fb ill .' lfvslll-xl VICTORY-1926 DU-J 0 ccaocb I ' .. ELIZABETH CARNES Elizabeth was one of the faithful who made the Varsity's success possible. She was earnest, willing and easy to work with. It is to be hoped that her Big Chance will come next year, when some of the stars are lost by graduation and the gap must be closed by experienced members of this year's reserve. LOIS DA UGHNEAUX This was Lois' first year. She came in from the North View Junior High, inex- perienced and unseasoned in basketball, but was early singled out as unusually promis- ing. She has more than fuzzilled the hopes placed in her. When she was called to ser- vice in some of the most important games of the season she acquitted herself like a veteran, making up in speed and courage what she lacked in experience. MARTHA MORRISON It is difficult to determine Martha's offi- cial position on the team. As talisman she was unquestionably responsible for the games won, and without doubt the four bright pennies worn on her right shoe were responsible for the fact that no game was lost by more than two points. Her appear- ance on the floor instantly won the specta- tors and in one case they clamored for her participation in the game. Happy hearted and keen witted, this tiny member contrib- uted cheer and good humor as well as good luck wherever she went. KATHALEEN HANNAH Due to an accident in which her ankle was rendered weak, Kathaleen was unable to participate actively in basketball this year. This did not cause her interest to abate, however, and in her capacity of man- ager she has been indispensible to the team. All matters of business within her sphere, under her direction, were cheerfully and capably attended to, thus rendering a smoothly running machine. EIGHTY-EIGHT l.l1' R R 1, Xx XXV! x nf! 7 'ju W fe!-5: N2 PN ul , A A :X , 5 ' A 1 I ar x fx-FSR. VH. Q NX win' V? u , jx K Xxxx ggfia' Kr 4 f +' s 1 'v M4 fr. - 1-ff' 17. Sl Vw haf.. . r-y Ha My J? L ' Wm ll , if ' WW 'lJ7,k. 2712 7774-717-214 , 5 HW! VICTOR Y-I 926 Cordelia's Adventure with a Burglar It was a terrible night and even this one word hardly described it. The wind was blowing the trees back and forth and was howling and whistling among them. The rain was almost a sleet. It had beaten down steadily since late in the afternoon and seemed to get worse rather than better. In a large old farm house on a small hill lived the Browns. Cordelia was the daughter of the house. On this particular night she was alone. Early in the morning her father and mother had left for town, several miles away, to visit Mrs. Brown's sister, who had been very ill. When they left it was a rather warm, sunshiny day. But an unexpected storm arose, and as some dirt road had to be covered which was very bad, Mr. and Mrs. Brown's return was delayed. Cordelia was a courageous, dependable girl. The affection between parents and daughter was great and on any occasion which might call them away the Browns could always count on their daughter. This night being so dreadfully dismal, left Cordelia just a little in doubt. She was not exactly afraid, but would rather have had company. She was also worried over her father and mother and was naturally nerv-- ous. She busied herself at her work, and being winter it was dark long before she finished. About 7:30, after finishing she sat down to read. Every little noise frightened her, and after jumping she would be quite ashamed of herself. About 8 o'clock, however, she suddenly dropped her book. Had she really heard something? She listened. Yes! there it was again-a low, slow knock. She knew it was not her parents, or they would have made themselves known. She was very much frightened for a minute, but soon collected herself and ran to the door. She called out. A man's voice an- swered. He said he Was very cold and hungry. Feeling sorry for anyone out on such a night as this, she opened the door. There stood a tall, heavy- set, mean-looking man. He was not pleasant to look at and her heart sank. She brought him into the kitchen, and while he told his story she fixed him a lunch. He had come from a nearby town, had walked all day and was very tired. He had had some misfortune which had left him with no home or money, and he was trying to make his way to the next town for work. When he finished eating, she asked him into the next room to dry his clothes and to get warm. She seemed a little easier, for the man seemed very much in earnest. However, when he declared himself warm and dry and began moving about, her fears once more arose. He exam- ined everything, but on coming upon an old fashioned cabinet, he stop- ped. Here she imagined his eyes glowed. ' EIGHTY-NINE - VICTOR Y--1926 Where did you get such beautiful things ? In reality this cabinet contained heirlooms-very, very precious ones that had been in the fam- ily many generations. Cordelia's mind began to work rapidly, and to this one question and to many more she answered falsely, telling him that they were merely things that had been brought home by her father on his business trips away. She explained that they were pretty and odd, and that Mr. Brown had a hobby of collecting them. While talking, Cordelia watched the stranger closely to see what effect her words had. He said nothing, but continued his rounds. Suddenly as he passed the table everything became dark and a loud crash came. He had knocked the lamp to the Hoor. Cordelia's heart stood still. For several seconds everything was silent. It semed hours before she could move. Presently her courage re- turned and she began stealing softly towards the table. Here she knew that she would find a small revolver which she could use if it were neces- sary. She knew of no other way to save the precious heirlooms. But unfortunately she stumbled over a chair, and then real trouble began. She was grasped by the arm and thrown violently to the floor. Jumping up quickly, she was ready to put up a good fight. A rough struggle began for a man and a mere struggle for seventeen. Gaining her freedom once, she ran toward the table, but was caught once more. She kicked and struggled fiercely, but found she was fast losing her strength. She had but one resource left-to call for help and take chances of some one being near. She awaited her opportunity and called loudly, but her cries were soon stopped by a rough hand placed over her mouth. The thought flashed into her mind that she would be bound and gag- ged. But out of the stillness came the sound of an automobile horn. One long blow. It was her parents. She felt the stranger become rigid while listening. Sudden commotion began. She must hold him until her father came. Making her way swiftly towards the table, she secured the revolver form a small drawer. She knew she must make a bluff to knowing exactly where he was. She cried out, If you move one more step I shall shoot. I can see your outline dimly in the dark and am a pretty good shot. She was trembling just a little and was wishing her father to hurry. At this minute she heard steps on the porch, and then the stranger began to move. As the door opened she shot into the air. She cried out to her father for a light and was soon blinded by it. The thing she saw next was her father holding tightly the struggling stranger. When all lights were on and Cordelia had told her story, her father turn- ed to the stranger. I You are the man Mr. Melvey, our neighbor of the next farm, hired as help, are you not? I have heard vague suspicions concerning you from Mr. Melvey himself. He mistrusted you but could never find anything directly against you. I am certain he will be mighty pleased to hear this. Cordelia, you may call the policeman at once. NINETY VICTOR Y-1926 Cordelia did as she was told. When all excitement was passed she was praised highly by her parents, who were very proud of her. They resolved never to leave her again. MARGARET SMITH. SPRING In spring when flowers Are in bloom Out in the fields I love to roam. And wander in among the trees, And listen to the hum of bees. I like to wander by the stream And Watch the ' silvery ripples gleam And in its crystal bosom stare At nature's scenes reflected there. When evening comes I'll homeward plod Along the paths I oft have trod. I'll go to bed to sleep and dream Of nature's wondrous beauteous scenes. GLADYS SHAHAN NINETY-ONE Z nb lmr '- 1 f VICTORY--I 926 Watching Eyes It was just fifty years after the first Virginia settlement. The people of old Europe were now beginning to cross the mountains to make their homes in the wilderness. They underwent severe hardships and their one great hope of success was to make friends with the Indians. Among what is now the West Virginia hills, along the Monongahela River, was an Indian camp. In the center of this large encampment was one wigman made of furs, larger and more luxurious than the rest. Thisllfof course, was Chief Chingach's. A short distance from the camp was a spring of cool, clear water. Surrounding the spring were large trees tinted by autumn. The brown, gold and green of the leaves enchanted the beauty of the scene. Here, with the clear water trickling over the stones, it was as if nature had put forth her greatest effort to make this a beautiful nook. At least there was no other place for miles and miles that Newanta loved as she loved this lonely and wonderful spot. Upon this beautiful evening Newanta was sitting on the moss covered bank, gazing toward the camp. She had just reached her secluded spot after trying all day to escape from the village. The purpose of her visit was important. She had dreamed a terrible dream about her lover, and since the Indians have a child-like faith in dreams, she was depressed. Newanta dreamed that her lover was stolen from her by a fair maiden with a pale, oh, a very pale face. Never but once in her life had Newanta heard of the pale faces and she didn't see how this could affect her, yet it was a dream. This fair one had stolen her lover, Chingach, the young Chieftain, from her, and he had then looked upon Newanta's love with scorn. Newanta and Chingach had been sweethearts since childhood and the time of their union was fast approaching. As she thought of all this she, too, began to take on the melancholy of that one lonely hour-twilight. The next morning, to the surprise of the people, their chief, Chingach, called a meeting. As he stood there, Chingach looked very handsome.. He was very bold and brave and his warriors loved him very much. They gave obedience to his slightest commands, although his summers were less than theirs. Great was the attention as he told them of a messenger from the Potomac who had brought the news that white people, or the pale faces, were coming towards their camp. Great excitement prevailed, for many had never seen a pale face. Only one among them remained calm, and she was entirely too sad to be excited. Wasn't this in keeping with her dream? She began to wonder. It was two days later and every Indian in the camp was excited as he watched several canoes filled with white faces paddling up the riverto- wards them. They came ashore to talk to the red men and told them they would like to make peace. After holding council the Indians smoked the NINETY-TWO VICTORY-1926 pipe of peace with the white men and invited their new friends to re- main with them for a while. After this settlement of peace the men went back after the women and children. All this time a pair of dark, velvet eyes had been watching, watching. Her heart seemed to stop beating when, among the women, there appeared a beautiful maiden about her own age. This fair maiden had long, golden curls and large wistful blue eyes. Sheijust fit the image of Newanta's dream. Several days passed and Newanta had spent most of them in her little nook, which was now all she had to love. Miriam, the girl with the golden curls, had from the very first been attracted to Chingach, and to Newanta's great surprise and grief, Chingach began to return the attention. Farther and farther he drifted from the old current of love into the new. All hap- piness now faded from Newanta's life and her once bright eyes rapidly lost their luster. What did life hold for her now? Why was she so un- justly treated? All these questions ran through her mind as she watched the happy couple walking hand in hand. Newanta could no longer endure this. She must in some way win her lover back. The savage blood within her urged her on. Yes, she would get her revenge. It was a wonderful moonlit night. Newanta, instead of being in her Wigwam, was at the spring. This time she was not weeping, but was very excited and anxious. Before leaving the Wigwam she had taken from its place a tomahawk with which her father had conquered many a foe. It was just as good as when he had last used it, many years ago. Then, with this tucked securely in her bosom, she fled to the spring. If one could have been close the spring that night, he perhaps would have seen a pair of dark eyes-watching, watching. For what? She was watching the people of the camp as each went to his wigwam and she knew in which one Miriam was. The next morning Chingach was waiting for Miriam. When he had waited longer than usual and then didn't hear her merry voice, he asked one of the white women to find her. In a moment the woman came screaming from the wigwam. Chingach rushed in. But, alas, he was too late, for there in her bed of dried leaves lay this beautiful maiden with her face paler than ever before and a spot of scarlet upon her breast. The white men, believing the Indians to be their enemies, took their leave early that evening, while the Indians believed Miriam's death to have been caused by an evil spirit and were very frightened. As the last days of autumn were fading into winter Newanta and Chingach were married. Each was very happy except at times when there arose in their memory a beautiful form with a very, very pale face. CORA FREEMAN. NINETY-THREE TW! e 'f e VICTORY-1926 THE COMING OF NIGHT The sun is setting in the West In mists of red and goldg The earth is nearing to itls rest As a sheep enters in the fold. The sun goes down behind the hills And disappears from viewg Dusk falls and soon the evening stills While waiting for the dew. The children now have ceased their play And while they're fast a sleep, The leaves begin their rustling lay And Watch for stars to peep. Gently night folds day in her arms, The moon shines down with a radiance bright So the beauties of nature retain their charms And earth is a wondrous sight. NINETY-FOUR VICTORY-1926 Geraniums What is more cheerful in a room Than red geraniums in bloom? Whose fragrant petals, one by one, Glow in the rays of morning sun. They have the air of wholesomeness, Of gayety and sprightliness, Where e'er they bloom, there joy must be, Thats how they always seem to me. Each day I find a pleasure new, Some rare delight unfolds to viewg For what flowers in the woods so fair With my red geraniums can compare? There is another reason why I love geraniums, for I Never see their blossoms bright Without a thought of heaven's light. And things divine behind that sky Of dark blue clouds, and as I lie My thoughts do wander back on days When my heart was both young and gay. And mother sat by the window seat Sewing on a piece most neat, Those are the days that I recall As I lie looking at them all. The green leaves fiutter in the breeze That through the window shutters tease g Sweet blossoms reddest in that room, I love you, red geraniums, when you bloom. MARGUERITE GOFF NINETY-FIVE .QM a VICTORY-1926 The Spectator at Victory One day I went to Victory High School with my friend, Bill Shiek. All the way to school Bill kept telling me of Victory's reputation, and of the pertty girls and teachers. He said all the girls liked him, and that it was an easy matter for him to make a date with any one he chose. He said the teachers were very fussy because he did not have his lessons, but he couldn't afford to miss a date for the sake of getting his lessons. He discussed various other subjects, but I decided to wait until after I had visited the school before forming my opinion of it. We approached the school from the north. I had to walk half way around the school in order to go in the front door with Bill, who was a Senior. He said it was necessary to go in the front door instead of the side for the sake of maintaining his dignity as a Senior. We went down- stairs to the boys' lockers. I noitced that Bill had very few books of his own. He spends all of his money to buy stylish clothes in order to attract the girls. Buying school books is the' least of his worries. I went with Bill to his first class. He was very sociable with the teacher and especially with the girls. He talked with a group of girls until five minutes before class time, then he borrowed Ed Bookworm's arithmetic problems and copied them as fast as possible. When the bell rang he had his problems. The teacher complimented him on his good work. Ed Bookworm handed in his problems as usual. Bill said he al- ways had his work up to date. The teacher sent the class to the black- board and gave them some problems to work. Ed Bookworm always got his problems first. Jack Goody always next. Bill Shiek, after pretending to know all about the problem and finding out that he didn't know any- thing, copied from the girl next to him. John Medium was last, but he worked the problem out himself and understood it thoroughly when he had it solved. I noticed that Bill Shiek got credit for work he didn't do. That credit won't do him any good in later life. Ed Bookworm solved his problem in almost a minute because he spends all his time studying. I went to the next class with Jack Goody. Jack had all his chemistry problems and knew his lesson perfectly. Bill Shiek had half his problems, and because no one would lend him his problems, he complained that he c0uldn't understand them. The class had good behavior, because the teacher was strict. His strictness pays, for close attention is a good teacher. I went to the next class with Ed Bookworm. While changing classes a girl spoke to Ed. He blushed and his face burned. He did not like to be in the presence of girls, because he was not used to it, for the simple reason that he studied all the time. As usual, he had his leson perfect. I think that although he may have his lessons perfect, he will never be able to hold a good position in society because he has cultivated the habit of shunning schoolmates. NINETY-SIX VICTORY-1926 I went to the next class with John Medium. It seemed as though John's head was rather thick, but when he learned a thing he knew it and could remember it longer than Ed Bookworm or Jack Goody. He worked hard and industriously for what he got. When he learned a thing it meant more to him than it did to other students. I learned that he was a poor boy and had to work to make his own living. I admire this type of student. I think he will enjoy life more than the majority of others who let things come easy and go easy. What he gets he will get honestly and appreciate its value. After the class was over I went to dinner. During the noon period I observed the students. Ed Bookworm ate his dinner in a hurry so he could study during the rest of the noon period. After eating his dinner Jack Goody studied until twelve thirty-five. He is an intelligent student and gets his lessons easily. The rest of the noon period he talked with the other students and made himself agreeable. John Medium studied hard until fifteen minutes to one. He knew his les- sons by that time. The rest of the noon period he spent with J aclfi Goody enjoying himself. Bill Shiek spent his time talking to the girls and showing off. About ten minutes to one he got his book and started study- ing. He lets pleasure come before duty. He is as intelligent as anybody, but he lets good times come before duty. This habit will follow him through life, and it will be hard for him to make a success of life. I went to the one o'c1ock class with Jack Goody. I have taken a liking to Jack. He is the kind of a person who will make the biggest success in life. He lets duty come before pleasure, and then he can enjoy his spare time because he does not have to worry about his studies. He had his les- sons good as usual. After class I went home. The most popular persons in Victory High School are Bill Shiek and Jack Goody. The students admire Bill and have him in all school affairs, as plays, programs and parties. Personally, I admire Jack Goody, because he is a modest person and does his duty. He has the real school spirit. Although he may not be as popular as Bill, because he is too modest and mannerly to show off, yet after all, he is the one who will get the farthest in life. You will notice that I have grouped classes of students under boys' names. Each name pertains to a certain class of boys and girls and not to any one particular person. I enjoyed my visit to Victory High School very much. It is like the majority of high schools and if anything better. VANIAH BALDWIN. NINETY-SEVEN F1-I, ,VV lf.- .p,! :'- R . VICTORY-1926 Stupidity Ting-a-ling-a-ling came a sharp, shrill ring from the telephone which sat on the stand where I was resting my elbow while reading the story of the Black Cat. Every nerve was on edge, and this sudden ring breaking the weird silence of the evening only added to the horror of it all and caused me to shudder from fear. At last, realizing the sound had not ceased for a solid minute, I grasp- ed the telephone and responded. ' Hello, Hello ! A minute passed and no one answered. Finally came the voice of the stupid operator. Number, please? Number, please! I excliamed. This telephone rang! No one on the line. Excuse it, please. Without waiting to see whether I intended excusing it or not, she had gone. Heavy hearted, I hung up the receiver, wishing there had been some one on the line, because the stillness of the evening had become unbeara- ble. The wind whistled through the large pine trees in the yard and the old hall clock seemed to strike the hour louder than ever before. Far in the distance could be heard the calling of the whipper-will and on the high- est limb of the needle pine, although it seemed it was within my reach, came the hooting of the owl. Shadows of black cats crawling along the wall seemed to come nearer and nearer. Once I imagined one was just ready to jump into my lap. For a second, I think I was possessed with the same maddening anger as Poe must have experienced when he attempted to kill the cat which so earn- estly attached itself to him. I could stand this fear no longer. I decided I must do something to break this dreadful silence. Brushing the layers of dust from the telephone book, I searched and researched for some name that might look familiar. At last the idea occurred to me to ask that stupid piece of humanity what numbers she had. I was going to have some fun and break the charm of the quiet evening. Pulling my chair up to the fire and placing my feet on the fender a de- gree higher than my head, I lifted the telephone to the arm of my chair. Holding the receiver lightly, I at last heard the question in the same tone of voice as before: Number, please? What numbers have you '? I asked with a chuckle. Just a second, please, came the reply, and before I had time to think came the click of a receiver and the rough voice of a man. PO-LICE HEAD-QUAR-TERS. ' ' NINETY-EIGHT vicrom'-1926 Er-r-ah-ah, Er-r-ah-r,', I stuttered, gazing at the clock with a little blankness, will you please give me the correct time ? NINE O'CLOCK, he roared, and I was very pleased to thank him and hang up. Still feeling unsatisfied, I decided I would call Kisser-Bill, my halfback mate, and see what time we should start to the party the next night. I wanted to know what time we were to arrive and whether or not we should dress in similar costume. It was nine-thirty and quite necessary that I hurry, because we foot- ball men were supposed to be in our sleeping quarters by ten o'clock and Bill usually lived up to orders. Having asked for my number, 1131, Stupidity tried to repeat. 1121? NO! NO! I yelled. NONE! ONE! THREE! ONE! Beg your pardon. One, one, th-r-e-ee, one, she trilled. RIGHT! I exclaimed, and after ten minutes wait came the question from information: What number did you call, please ? 1131, I stormed. H1131 has been changed to 1191. Signaling the dizzy one, I asked for 1191. After waiting for five min- utes, I at last heard a short B-R-R-R and then that sickening voice: They do not answer. If you'd ring a little bit they might answer, I hissed back at her. For a solid minute she rang with one long ring. Give 'em time I I shouted at the top of my voice into the little mouth- piece, only wishing it were two hundred times as large. Just then the ringing ceased and an answer came. McLaughlin's residence. Is Bill there ? I inquired. 66 i William went to bed twenty minutes ago, came the voice over the wire. Oh! that's all right then, I replied. Don't disturb him. I hung up the receiver with a bang and rushed upstairs, wondering if operators were paid for wasting one's time and why tlepehones exitsed. Not until the next day, when I found a copy of POE'S SHORT STORIES on my living room table did it occur to me that, after all, operators were in- valuable regardless of their stupidity and the telephone the most delightful invention in the world. Unknowingly they had quickly helped me pass away a lonesome evening. MARGARET WARNER. NINETY-NINE pu - VICTORY-1926 A Friend Of the many priceless possessions, a friend stands as one of the most important and essential. We may be the possessors of large sums of money, of a good education, but very poor indeed is the person who is without friends. As a rule, we always have a wide circle of acquaintances. Included in these there is at least one who is closer, more confiding and more able to understand and share the sorrows and joys that are sure to come in every life at some time. We may go to a friend for advice, consolation and help. Even before an older person in many cases, just because he understands. This especially applies to school life. A true friend may be characterized as a person who is more like oneself, more divine in mind and actions. Every one is desirous of a close companion. Should we expect to receive that which We do not give? If our expectations are of this type, they will soon vanish in the same manner that the curtains of Night disclose the light of Day. The quotation In order to have a friend, just be one, is most appli- cable in creating friendly acquaintances. What is life without a friend? Only those who have been the proud possessors of such Will ever know. Fol- lowing a Friend must come Friendship, which is a golden strang bind- ing the devotion of friends. True friendship consists, not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice. MILDRED MITTONG. AUTUMN The joy of autumn is almost here In all its wonderful ecstasy, When shrouds of Mother-Nature dear Bring bliss and joy our hearts to cheer. We like the spring, the summer, too, When the year is young and the world anew. But fall is the farewell party of the year When gifts are bestowed to send good cheer. Then the world is a lovely ball-room Groomed in bright colors and hues, Where nature bids her friends adieu To peace and plenty and harvest time, too. ETHEL WHITEMAN. ONE HUNDRED VICTOR Y-1926 School Spirit 00 What is school spirit? Is it merely attending all the football and basketball games? Is it getting angry when someone says something against your school? No. School spirit involves more than that. Of course every student should back athletics. He should be found in the cheering section at every game. And true, he should take up for his school when anything is said against it, but rather than get angry, he should try to better it, so that it might not be criticized. Be courteous to one's teachers and schoolmates. They are human beings just the same as We are, and like to be treated so. Do unto them as you would have them do unto you. Also be courteous to rival teams. It puts a black spot on the school if the students razz rival teams. No student really likes to see this done and should guard against it. Every school has a standard of grades. A student having the right kind of school spirit will try to keep up this standard and try to make it higher than those of other schools. Wherever one might be, at school or in some public place, he should behave Well. If a stranger sees a student misbehave, he will judge that all the students of the school are of the kind who don't know how to act. So if one is to keep a good name for his school, he must comply with the rule of good behavior. A stranger upon entering a school said to a pupil standing nearby, You pupils do not have very much school spirit. The student looked at him as though he were puzzled and said, Oh, yes, we do. We attend all the games and give our support to the team. The stranger replied, l You may do that, but look at the paper scattered about the hall, initials carved on that door and the writing on the Wall. That shows that you do not take pride in your building. Lack of school spirit is shown when property is defaced or when the building is not kept clean and neat by each student. Take part in the literary programs or any other club activities. These help to make the school, and when one does not give his most loyal support to them, he is not the one which most schools like to have. Now, after revealing some of the things by which one can show his school spirit, I think these few words really define it, Doing everything for the betterment of the school. If all students live up to this, these things previously mentioned and more will be done. RUTH MCDANIEL. ONE HUNDRED ONE VICTOR Y-1926 A Woodland Service The woods are bright with gay spring flowers Brought up by the touch of warm spring showers g Pretty at all times but seemingly the best On a Sunday morning when the world's at rest. Then the flowers attend church in the regular Way. If you don't believe me, go some Sunday in May Away from the main traveled roads of the day And due observance to the ways of nature pay. The Bluebells peal out the call for church, Re-echoed from the walls of the stately Birch , Nature's shrine is canopied with azure blue And the carpet of Bluets reflect that hue. Nodding Trilliums banked on the mossy wall Resemble a choir as they rise and fall, The slender reeds of the tall Solomon's Seal Add to the solemn service the organ's peal. On the windows are painted with fine Gold Thread The Star of Bethlehem, of which it is said Sprang from star dust dropped from above From the star that told of brotherly love. Hepatica is head usher in our shrine For training he's had bringing in spring timeg The flowers he very cheerfully greets And leads them to their proper seats. The minister enters very stately and tall For Jack-in-the-Pulpit presides over allg And leads in nature's services of love As expressed in flowers sent from above. There's excitement today among the crowd For a wedding is scheduled, it is avowed, Sweet William promises to be true to life To fair Anemone if she will be his Wife. The bride is dressed for the affair In Snow White clothes picked for one so fair And with Lady Slippers on her feet We present a bride that is hard to beat. Sweet William is dressed as Well as the bride, He wears Dutchman's Breeches' that are his pride, With a bright Skull Cap and a light Pink shirt That's quite a contrast to his bride's white skirt. ONE HUNDRED TWO Q ' - F' VICTORY-1926 Jack-in-the-Pulpit delivers the vows And after the ceremony he then vows That all present should the sacrament take And perhaps baptism down at the lake. The Thorn Apple by pricking Blood-Roots veins Wine for the holy sacrament gains, Which is caught in the tiny Buttercup And passed around for all to sup. Pollen is gathered by the honey bee And bee-bread he makes without charging a fee: For honey he gathers during the light hours From these friendly, pretty, woodland flowers. The services are ended with a prayer Offered by our friend Blue Violet fair, Whose simple dignity marks him well As he prays for the loved ones in the dell. The woodland services now come to an end And the flowers slowly homeward wendg I think of the lesson of God's great love As expressed in flowers sent from above. ONE HUNDRED THREE Gavuel ix ri ig: VICTURY-1926 The Snow Storm 'x.fi's.fi' Awakening at the first rays of dawn, I saw a slow, dull, rain was pour- ing down upon the landscape. I saw, too, that the mercury was slowly dropping. At ten o'clock in the morning, exactly to my expectation, the rain gradually turned to snow. This snow soon spread a white mantle over the ground. It was wonderful to stand at a window and see the snow fall- ing-down-down, with the same motions of the leaves two months be- fore. This snow had a peculiar tendency of sticking to all things that it encountered on its way to the earth. The telephone poles and wires glis- tened under its radianceg the tree tops swayed now and then, dropping drifts of it to the ground. In all of its various starlike forms, this snow was a beautiful picture to the eye. A picture that never tired one, as it fell so softly and quietly. The beautiful panorama that I saw from my win- dow was not to last long, as I soon found out, for about five o'clock in the evening the snow began to fall with a continued increase in size of the flakes-flakes so large that soon about four inches of snow was on the ground. The next morning I was up about half past seven and found that a severe Wind was driving the snow about outside. It was piled up in the corners of buildings and in gutters. The wind changed gradually from a thin whistle to a moan, and finally to a distinct roar. This roaring, to my dismay, kept up for four hours. It died down for a few hours, only to come again with increased fury. It continued so until far into the night, after which it died down to death-like calmness. I awoke on the third day of this storm, hoping that the snow had already subsided, but found to my surprise that snow flakes of ample size were still falling. This con- tinued till noon after which all was calm again. JESS GONZALES '27. T0 A LONE BIRD Unknown bird, I saw you fly Across the tranquil evening sky. Where you went, whither you came, To me was as unknown as your name. No mate beside you happily flew, No joyful companion you knew. But slowly onward your way wended, And with the sky your form blended. Passing by! Nothing more to me, Flying onward o'er hill and lea. Where was your journey's end? Where winds blow and grasses bend? Never about you shall I know, To me as unknown as why winds blow. LILLIAN BLY. om: HUNDRED Form VICTOR Y-I 926 A Superstition At the close of a long tiresome day spent in an invalid's chair, James Marston sat looking out the window of the conservatory of his home in Richmond. A smart coupe was coming up the driveway. It stopped at the door and Dr. Reyden, his physician, jumped out. In a few moments his hearty voice invaded the dark gloom of the conservatory. Well, well, Marston, how are you feeling today? Mean day, isn't it? Dark and dreary. Yes, yes! Thus the good-natured doctor rambled on, never giving a chance for the answer to his numerous questions. I'm going to give you a new prescription today, Marston, he said, becoming serious. Isn't there some place that you can go and have peace and quiet? You don't understand what this nervous breakdown has done to you. Well, Reyden, my hunting club at Kenyon isn't closed yet. I suppose I could go there. No, no! that won't do! There you would have some 0512751 wait on you and you'd be as comfortable as you are here. No! I say, why not take your camping equipment and supplies and have the family join you for a few weeks? Get away from business, really away from everybody. Get a touch of the wild life in the mountains. Go up in the region of Haunted Knob on the other side of Black Mountain and stay for a week or two. Your family enjoys roughing it as much as you do. It will be good for them and they are all the company you should have. Now, take my advice, Marston. It's all I can do for you. Medicine will not help nerves like yours. You need quiet and rest. I'll think it over, Reyden. Good-day. Good-day, Marston. A week later a large car was seen winding its way toward Black Moun- tain. In it were James Marston, his wife, Alice, Charles, his son, aged twelve, and Minnette, his beautiful seventeen year old daughter. The other members of the party in the front seat were Mose, the combined chauffeur and man of all work, who had been reared in the valley below Black Mountain, and Reno, a large German police dog. Near noon the clouds began to gather and by 4 o'clock when they passed the last house on their journey it was almost dark. On they drove, six miles further over the winding, rocky roads until a flat spot that was Marston's objective was reached. Here they stopped. They put up the tent, built a large fire, got supper and were soon very cozy. They sought their blankets early, as the trip had been very tiresome. Next morning they arose at 5 o'clock and a trip to the top of the mountain to see the sun rise was suggested. As the party came out of the woodland on top of the mountain, all were amazed to seeia very, very old log house partially burned down, and right behind ONE HUNDRED FIVE A VICTOR Y--I 926 it an old dilapidated grave yard. The fences were broken down and weeds and other growths completely barred entrance to the place. Mistuh Marston, whispered the over awed Mose, I think dis mus' be de hanted house dat my grandfadduh done tell me about w'en I was a little feller. And he kept edging farther and farther toward the descend- ing path. Mistuh Marston, suh, let's us go back. Ah doan want nothin' to do with no hanted house, no sah. My grand fadduh tell me 'at w'en de sun sets red in de evenin dis house ketch fiah and de one who looks at dat fiah is gwine be sorry. Yes, sah, Mistuh Marston, I'se gwine back down to de camp and get breakfasf' All right, Mose, assented Mr. Marston. We'll be down as soon as we explore this old place a little. Doan you fool with dem sperits, sah. Dey's powerful tetchy. Dey'll get us suah. That evening the sun went down very, very red. Oh, Minnette, called Charles, look at the sun. Let's go out on that little point of rock and see if the oid house is on fire like Mose said. Yes, I'll go, too. Come, Alice, we want to see this, said Marston. Oh, doan do dat, Mistuh Marston, sah, pleaded Mose. De oldest peo- ple aroun' heah says dat you die if you look at dat place, sah. Doan go out dar. That is nothing but an old superstition handed down from slave days. Just forget it, Mose. Don't let such silly things bother you, said Marston as they made for the point Charles had spoken of. Why, father, it does look like the old place is on fire, cried Minnette, and look! that dor just swung open! Probably the wind, my dear, and the red glow is the refiection of the sun on the windows, answered Mr. Marston. Why, Dad, don't you remember? The windows had all fallen out. There was no glass in them, interrupted Charles. That is so. I had forgotten about it, son, replied his father. How- ever, I dare say it can be explained. Now let's go back and make our camp- fire. It is getting dark and I think it will rain. Look at the clouds. About dark the breathless stillness that precedes a mountain storm seemed to envelop them. Not a leaf quivered. The birds were silent and nothing could be heard but the stirring around of the campers and the rush of the mountain stream fifty yards away. After making the camp secure against approaching storm, the Mar- stons retired. They had been asleep probably two hours when they were awakened by a terrible shriek. Starting up, Marston was just in time to se Mose rush into the tent, frightened, shivering and speechless. A large, fagged bough fell on top of the tent, making a great rent in the side. The trees looked like many red demons in the dying embers of the fire. The roar of the thunder, the flash of the lightning, the terrifying scream of a lynx and the muffled wail of the dog all combined to make the wildest confusion around the panic-stricken family. As Minnette peeped out of the tent she saw the great cat drag the bloody and mangled body of Reno, their beloved dog, by the tent. At one shot of Marston's revolver, the lynx disappeared with another blood-curdling scream. Then the storm ceased ONE HUNDRED SIX ' 'f'Wv 'f' ' ' VICTOR Y-I 926 as quickly as it had begun. All that could be heard was the heavy breath- ing of Mose and the drip, drip of the water from the trees. With a sigh of relief that the storm and its dangers had passed with- out injuring any of them but still shaken with the thought of what might have happened, Mrs. Marston turned to her husband. What she saw frightend her worse than what she had been through. Marston, his face white and drawn, stood as if petrified, wildly staring at the spot where last the great cat was seen. Those frail and ragged nerves had broken and the light of madness flashed from those distended eyes. Before she could recover from this latest shock, he suddenly seemed spurred into ac- tion. Come on! Come on! Let's get out of this! Into the car! Quickly ! shouted Marston. Grabbing his wife and Charles, he pushed them unre- sisting into the car. Minnette, realizing that he was out of his mind, tried to quiet him. No, father! Be calm! Father, listen to me! she cried. Taking her roughly by the shoulder, he forced her into the car with the others and started down the muddy, narrow, winding road at a reck- less, breath-taking speed. As they started, Mose caught onto the door and clung to the running board. Marston went in this way for about five miles until he saw a great tree torn up by the roots and fallen across the road. He slammed on the breaks, but the front wheels skidded over the steep em- bankment. There it hung for one heart-breaking moment before going to the bottom with a terrible crash. ' The screams of the terrified occupants were heard by the semi-con- scious Mose, who had ben thrown from the running board when the car skidded. He jumped up and looked into the dark depths below. He turned and murmured: Superstition? No, sah, no superstition! and fled away through the darkness seeking help. il ,-, I ONE HUNDRED SEVEN 1 VICTORY--1926 The State Beautiful There is one little Mountain State in our American Union that stands out like a separate unit in many things from the rest. That state is West Virginia. Although a few snake names are applied to it, we should remember these only as mere geographical nicknames. We find that West Virginia is the state of all states, THE STATE BEAUTIFUL. West Virginia is one of the great producers of the Nation. It leads many of the other states in many productions. West Virginia produces much gas, peroleum, glass, stone, iron, farm products, and coal. West Virginia is one of the great producers of the nation. It leads events of Virginia. She has had many prominent statesmen in congress. She can boast especially of two great men: Stonewall Jackson, one of the world's great military leaders, and John W. Davis, nominated for the Presidency of the United States. The landscape of this state is especially beautiful. That is the reason it gets such names as THE STATE BEAUTIFUL, The Switzerland of America, and The Mountain State. These are well applied, for the beau- ty and grandeur of the West Virginia hills are hard to surpass. The hills portray a picture of life and freedom. The climate is subject to variations, but is almost always mild and calm. The winters are cool, and the summers are warm. We can boast of queer climate, for where are the other states or countries that have pro- duced in one day, rain, sunshine, hail, snow, and severe cold? This only comes from THE STATE BEAUTIFUL, the Switzerland of America, the pride of all its citizens. The beauty of this state is most outstanding. In winter the hills are all capped in white like the Alps of Europe. Those hills stand out majes- tically. They stand for the freedom and beauty of centuries gone and centuries to come. Their pose is erect, and challenging--a challenge of beauty. In summer they are equally beautiful, decked in green. They are still the refuge of many rivers, and streams. Their ever challenging beauty earns for the state its various names, and anybody ought to be glad to say that they are from those West Virginia Hills-from THAT STATE BEAUTIFUL. 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' ' ' 'uoouxaqgn sgqq Aq.xgq1-om: 'ye snags quameulnog, 'paqpxa Apoqxlazxg-g '3ualnuu.tno,L .log apnnz suogfmmdaxd ONE HUNDRED TEN ' - wwf-fi-nfs. -1 VICTORY-1926 We editors may dig and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, I've heard that one before. Here's to the faculty Long may they live Even as long as The lessons they give. They tell me that I'm lazy, But this I do insistg I'll neyer be so lazy That I'll throw my girl a kiss. Miss Stealey: What is the word for language ? William Maxwell: Lingua Miss Stealey: Wrong, William Maxwell: Then Mildred Mittong lied to me. Jerome in English II class giving a memory passage from As You Like It --All the worlds a stage, and judging from complexions, almost any girl believes in making up for her part. There's the guy I'm laying for, said the hen as the farmer crossed the yard. I'm all out of patients, said the doctor as the hearse left the hos- pital grounds. Kelley Rodriguez: I flunked that exam cold. Sam Mazza: I thought it was easy. Kelly: It was but I had vaseline on my hair and my mind slipped. Here lies my Caesar: Pray let it lie, For he's at rest And so am I. Margaret Warner: f'I'll marry you on one condition. Paul Sutton: Fine, I'm going to college on six. Don't buy thermometers in the summer-they are lower in winter. Mr. Ash: Do you support your school paper? Bill Maxwell: Of course not, it has a staE. ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN g VICTORY-1926 First Mouse: You say your wife is musically inclined ? Second Mouse: Yes, we have been spending the winter in a ukulelef' Margaret Smith: You are the first man I ever allowed to kiss me.' Paul Funk: And you are the first girl I ever kissed: will you marry me? Margaret: I would not marry a liar. Paul: I Would. Ethel Whiteman: iIn clothing storelz I would like to get some bloomers to wear around my gymnasium. Clerk: QSeriouslyJ: How large is your gymnasium ? Bruce Horton: CAt almond counterj : Who attends to the nuts ? Clerk: Be patient sir-I will Wait on you in a minute. . Mrs. Meeks: Don't you ever let me catch you kissing my daughter. Bruce Horton: No ma'm, I Won't. Miss Glenn: fSpeaking to Vaniah Baldwin in English classl 2 Congu- gate the verb lie, lay, lain in the past tense. Vaniah: 'I lied, you lied, he lied, we lied, you lied, they lied. Miss Glenn: Wrong. Vaniah: 'Then I lied. liii- Fooled Him Mildred Bush: Can you drive with one hand? William Hutchinson: feagerlyjz You bet I can. Mildred: Will you please pick up my vanity case? l.l .-l Violets are blue, roses are red: So is the hair on Lance Gillispie's head. ,li-if Miss Bailey: What is a sparr? Harold Boyce: CThinking of a western bookj : It is a thing to make a horse go faster. ONE HUNDRED TWELVE 7 VICTORY-1926 Mr. Upton: fln chemistry classj : What would we do in time of war if our nitrate supply was cut off ? Frank Ciacciarello: Throw stones. Miss Bailey: Un English classl: Pete, how did they advertise Shakespeare's plays in his days ? Pete: They tacked the posters or signs on telephone poles. Miss Glenn: fAsking the Junior English class! : What is mood ? Margaret Warner: fWithout hesitation answerslz The calling of a cow. Paul Sutton: Return ticket please. Agent: Where to? Paul: Back here-where do you suppose? Trella, said a Sunday school teacher, can you tell me two things necessary to Baptism ? Yes, ma'am, said Trella, water and a baby. What is love ? 'A balloon that takes you to heaven. If love is a balloon that takes you to heaven, what is'marriage ? The parahcute that brings you back. Miss Matthews: Mr. Liggett is my hat on straight ? Mr. Liggett: Cln a hurryl: Yes, perfectly straight. Miss Matthews: Well, then I'll have to go back and fix it for I never wear it straight. Mr. Brown: How do you account for the phenomenon of dew ? Zoe: Well you see, the earth revolves on its axis every twenty-four hours, and in consequence of the tremendous pace it perspires freely. . .T-, Alene: Why do they keep lions at the Central Telephone office? Mary Bond: Why do you ask such a question, Alene? Alene: Well when I call mother sometimes central girl says, 'the lion is busy? ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN Illia. sg' l 1 . - .-fs 1-405 it '.s..M -' , rg pu- , .--- , , 4 . 5 . VICTOR Y-1926 William McClung: Can inanimate objects feel? Mr. Davis: Well, my hat's felt. Kathleen Hannah: I ran into a friend of yours yesterday Frances Upton: Did you apologize '? ' -,l.i-.l4 Bencile Williams: What's your line ? Tom Carnes: Pm in the business of getting business for a business house. It's a big business. ,lili- Mary McClung: Are you familiar with Bill Shakespeare s works? Laura Carnes: No, what kind of a factory is it ,-.,ii.l.- Ralph Harbert: Have you been hunting? Frank Ciaccirello: Yes. Ralph: Shoot anything? Frank: Shot my dog. Ralph: Was he mad ? Frank: Well, he didn't act any too darned pleased . Mr. Davis: Yes, Amiel, when I was your age I could run 100 yards in ten seconds. Amiel Sroka: What did they use to time you with in those days sundials '? 7 Frances Upton: Where are you from ? '33 Charles Williams: South Dakota. Frances: My! You don't talk like a southerner Lance Gillispie: Miss Minter do you know Will Wimblel Miss Minter: I never read the funny papers Mr. Brown's Biology class was studying a cow Mr Brown to Els Worth McClung: What doe sa cow have that nothing else has? Elsworth: QBrightlyJ: Calves. ,lil-. Mother: How did you lose your teeth, son? Paul Funk: Shifting gears on a lollipopf' ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN lgftfrnnrzv I ,L CCI. ' Ahnvrhzvrs r A -'-A - +- - I- ' X ,V x an v 6 4 , n H-,Y ,, 4- 1 W' nr. ,I . 4 -J , n n :JC-i-Qrqq fx- '. , ' '53 1311 fs ' f' WL 4Q s'fi. 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Compliments of THE LADIES LUNCH Fourth Street 'Hot Dog 105-107 SOUTH FOURTH ST. Hoffman Shoe Co, Clarksburg, VV. Yu. fVVholesalej lixclusive Distributors of USTl2O-PATH-IK Shoes for Men and HUFFMAN SHOES For the Family. Ask Your Merchant ,:, 1110102 1103014 11 101 1011 if 1 11114 2 1 11 1030303411 mini ui: 1 :an UN DERWOOD The Machine of Champions Let us demonstrate our new and latest Quiet Ap-p1.ianice Typewriter. Also our new Standard Keyboard Portable. Fanfold and Bookkeeping ,Machines- Uniderwood Revolving' Duplicators- All widths and mod-els of Typewriters -Sioundepiroof Cabinets. SPECIAL RENTAL RJATES TO STU'DEiN'1lS Sales Service UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY, INC. 301-02 Wolk-Tietelbaum Bldg. PHONE 2609 Zoiuioiuioiuiiric 10101010-is 3 141411311111 1 1:1 1:1111 1 - 1 1 311:11 1 coin-1o1'1 xi: 111 1 11:1 1111111111111 VICTOR Y-1926 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY A MODERN STATE UNIVERSITY with MODERN STANDARDS and UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT Your Own University THE UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION EMBRACES THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, James M. Callahan, Ph.D., Dean, including the ordinary departments and the depart- ment of Military Science. 'PHE COLLEVGE OVF EN?GINElERl1N1G, Clement Rloss Jones, QM. :M. E., Deang including Civil, Mechanical, Mining, Electrical and Chem- ical Engineering. THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, George R. Lyman, Ph.D., Dean: including the Department of Home Economics and offering a full four-year course in scientific Agriculture leading to the degree of B. S. Agr. , THE COLLEGE OF LAVV, Joseph Warren Madden, J. D., Dean, offer- ing a three-year course in law, leading to the degree of LL,B. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE frecently admitted to Class AJ, John N. Simpson, M. D., Dean, including the Department of Pharmacy and offering the first two years of the regular course for the degree of M. D. THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Louis Black, Director. Instruction by thoroughly trained teachers in piano, stringed instruments, pipe organ, voice, harmony, theory of music, and public school music. THE SUMMER SCHOOL, L. L. Friend, A. M., Directorg of twelve weeks duration, offering University courses, together with special work for teachers not aible t-0 attend the Uni-versity lat other times. FIRST SEMESTER BEGINS THIRD MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are registration days. EXPENSES REASONABLE Send for Catalogue FRANK B. TROTTER, LL. D., President Morgantown, West Virginia. 10101 1 xi 1 ii 11 1 ri 1101: xjoioioicxicxiuriarioioicxioifricxioizrjlliabzo rjoiojojoioiz 02110101011:ifriojfxjoioirricxioioioioioicnioicxiixbanjojc VICTOR Y-I 926 11011121 io: :ni ii is ini 2 ni 3 31111111 1111111111 vi wi ri vi wining THIS SHOULD INTEREST YOU It is told that a merchant in New York City advertised for a young man to fill a certain position. The next morning he found six applicants waiting. The merchant asked How many of you young men have savings hank accounts ? Only one replied that he had. l'll take vou, said the merchant. His bank account was his recommendation. lt suggested at once to the merchant the possession of qualifications desired in his service. 31.00 will open an account with this bank. Clarksburg Trust Co. 4 ..-, V W -V i Hlllllllilllllili illllllllfllllll cus. c. Wilson 'lGRc1EN3- .,g I HWMMWL, D. 0. S. C OPTOMETRIST Fanus CQ 0' Greaney Building, Fourth Street JEWELERS CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Where quality comes first Telephone 1421 111 So. Third St. 328 Main St. Hours Clarksburg Fairmont ii? West Virginia A 7-8 2134111 11144111 2 nz 1 ew: :ix it z 1 1 31311 1 1 inxoxnznxoxu 10111111 110101011 nifsjoifpiwyjfrinianiiricvilvifsjojmrinioicrjcpjcsic VICTORY-1926 vioioiuioif 1:11xioiuiniiaioioiuizximxi 10111 1:1111 1 1: 6 2 -e E1 Q. 3 E CQ U1 cm -z E G. cm it 'CS cm 9. mi I Cordiality and Friendliness Are as Important in Business as in Private Life We realize this. So, in addition to provid- ing' the Best Quality of Goods, this store takes a Friendly Interest in its customers. : gf L. .'4L-,.a7.'.'Avfg -9- ror,e.,4, s:'L'5'Lz9s .-,Z-.--. I Iliif I XII WE sEEK YOUR Co-oPERAT1oN THE COOPERAT IVE STORE Adarnston, W. Va. 1'14x1nv11n11n1nn1:111zn1ex1 1:14 11:1 111 1 1:11901-I-pi,1n1 1 1 1 1 14 VICTOR Y11926 The FOUR HORSEMEN and ICE CREAM The famous Four Horsemen of Notre Dame's unheateu football team of 1924 had Ice Cream on the training table daily. and ate plenty of it. Coach Kuute Roekue, who developed this famous team, states, I consider good Ice Cream a very fine food for health and we use it for a food rather than a dessert. fxiiieifial. The Cream ofAl1 Ice Creams- 'I'he Place You Never Forget CANDYLAND SCOTT MOTOR OO. Home of the Pike and 25th Streets l'lCTORl' .S'PEClflI, XYe are in business to serve. PERSONAL SERVICE Corner Pike and Fourth Streets CL:XRKSl3URG, VV. VA. 1:11 gg. U U U U gi U U U U U U U U U U U U U ! U in U U U U -- 1 1 1--1 1 1 1 1 1 ...Serial 1414114111112 1 3030101010101 1010101011 1011 1 111 10101011 1010101 n VICTORY--1926 vd-12:5 Little Things Make Big Things Many customers do not realize how many diferent things We do to give them what We term service. If you will think this over a little, you will be surprised how few of our daily transactions really mean profit to the bank, but nevertheless We are glad to do them. The Lowndes Savings Bank and Trust Company Clarksburg, W. Va. 76: ri 11 min 30311103111 mini: 1:1014 1-0101 I1 11014 11:10:01: gkozoioxniojocnfnioiojoxuioiunioxoicwzoxojoix. po1o:01o1o1o:o1014ri4 'Q' I I I I I I I I I I VICTORY-1926 1111111131nioxuioxuxoxni 1 3 1 1 in: 319011 0 0 I f 5 I I I I I THE EXPQNENT COMPANY ' I 5 I i 2 PRINTERS-PUBLISHERS-BINDERS-RULERS g i . - - I I I 2 CLARKSBURG. W. VA. 1 I 2 i i I Q I Q I I I 2 I I' I I I I 2 I 2 2 I I I i i Com ' A pllments of I 2 BUICK 1 , D. J. WALTERS g I Q Clarksburg Al1tO CO. 1500 Hamil Avenue 2 2 CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Q w m S 2 a er met Phone 1289-J S Q I Q I ! I 5 ! i I 3 I E I V : : : 1 1' 1 1 31 1 1'101f11111vCr0Cr0:wogo S VICTORY--1926 14:24ri:101111:ni:111111mini:niO3n3oian1o:4n1o:4r1n1n31r1:xi4s1 11024 I I I I I I I 1 I Q I! ll I J' a- ll I - , x, Y 'WL I , , A S M ' It E' ' X ,. ' .i il il HAPPY GOLDEN SCHOOL DAYS. 5 ll HAVE A PICTURE OF THEM TAKEN BEFORE 1 THIS YOUTHFUL PICTURE FADES FOREVER I FROM THE SIGHT OF THEIR LOVING FAMILY. SAYRES STUDIO 3 II Fourth Street Phone 872 E ! U I H n11a1oifri111ni1rjsrilni41mn11n1lai4xilni1 b14rixr14v1111 10116 VICTOR Y-1926 CONGRATULATIONS: Class of '26 Now you are ready for THE START T0 FORTUNE The first step toward financial independence is to open a bank account. It is a known fact that handling one's finances, no matter how small, through a bank, lends dig- nity and standingg acts as a brake: makes the most of every dollar. Come in today. Open an account with us. You will find us easy to talk to -really interested and ready at all times to ably advise you in your iinancial affairs. We pay four per cent interest, compounded semi-annu- ally, on Savings Accounts. The Empire National Bank Resources S6,500,000. Main and Fourth Streets Clarksburg, W. Va. Hobby Headquarters Whenever you think of sports, indoor or out, you natur- ally think of THE SPORT SHOP Headquarters for all things athletic in Central West Vir- ginia. We take a pride in catering to the fancies of Victory High students and We Want you to continue your connec- tions with THIS store after you leave your Alma Mater. It Pays to Play THE SPORT SHOP Goff Bldg. 323 West Main Street Mike Leatherwood, Mgr. A VICTORY-1926 0iQ11010i1 10111101011 1o1o:1r111:u1o1u:1 io: ri 1 is 2011 11 if 14 zoingqbeo 2 A I 5 I I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 3 I I 1 I 1 I 1 5 1 I I FRATERNITY, COLLEGE I 2 and 2 Q CLASS JEWELRY 1 ! I Commencement Announcements 2 2 and Invitations I Q Jewelers to the Senior Class of i VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL I I L. G. Balfour Company 1 I 1 Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers E i Attleboro, Mass. ' ASK ANY COLLEGE GREEK E I 1 I I I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 9 I I i 1 I I Oxliilliflilfif illllii iii? li i 1 li li ll 1 ll i ill! i 11 iililillii i 201134 inioiuioi aio: 30102 1 sinioini aiu 101 viuiuioiotoi 1 12014111 VICTOR Y-1926 rioqsoioioioiw is 2 311101011 3 34 1 :oi in 101 vi 10301111 1 12:11:14 Broaddus College PHILIPPI, W. VA. Elkanah Hulley, A.M., LL.D., President. Full Four-Year Courses Leading to the Baccalaureate Degree. Courses offered also in Home Economics, Normal Training, Music, Public Speaking, Dramatics and Physical Education. DELIGHTFUL STUDENT LIFE. WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT. For further information, write to KARL K. HULLEY, Registrar. 'E We invite your Savings Account Compliments of 'West Virginia Bank Corner Pike and Fourth Sts. AdamStOn Drug CO Where everybody receives a ADAMSTON, W' VA. welcome. '23 A VICTORY-1926 111111: 10102111111 11111111 1 1 1 1 1-1-11:1 1 :ui-u Whose Dollar? THE DOLLAR YOU SAVE IS YOURS, TO BE USED BY YOU AT SOME FUTURE TIME. THE DOLLAR YOU SPEND BELONGS TO SOMEBODY ELSE. IT GOES TO FATTEN HIS SAVINGS ACCOUNT. '?L.iS' The Union ational Bank Capital S500,000.00. irc: 1-: .-::,:: :.:- zz .-: .1-:1:11-zz.:-zrioioinzuiw:o14viu1mv1o1o10:m1o: VICTOR Y-1926 255 I 9 79-7 59' : X S .. X l i x f Q A :zu .. ,..: 4-gN V1,5. , , We Turn a House into a Home .fl GREAT SI,OCI.,lX THJY' IS lff1.lflL1.'lR TO THU!f'S.'l.Vl?.S' IN THIS .S'lfC l'lU.Y Our reputation for quality and service is based upon that slogan, for we rightfully can furnish your home complete or with an odd piece at a lower price than it would cost else- where. We frequently invite comparison, and Whether you intend to purchase or not, a visit to this complete Furniture Store will convince you that this is the Furniture Store of Satis- faction. Convenient Terms Arranged Timberlake Building West Main Street The PEOPLES FURNITURE STORE nzoiojoxnix vgozoxooiuiaxiojuiocc vioiujoioicxiexieniexifrjcxicnjojcxioicwirrif ,101 10101 11:11 ioisnioiuioiuiuioi rioioioiuioini 14 11 10101010 VICTORY-1926 The Empire Laundry Co. CLEANERS AND DYERS Our Job is Not Complete Until You Are Satisfied 1 -1: 1 1 1 Use SWEET MELODY FLOUR Th M' St t For Your Daily Bread. e am ree JEWELER THE HORNOR GAYLORD CO. rjjiil ' 11 1 10101: 11 1 1: q-ruin: 1: 111111: 1 1: 1:14 11 1 1 11111 1010: l Q :- 5 I 0.004 nzixioicvicn-ioinioxoiozoie rjo1o1fv11p11n1oj4x11xiu1oD1ni4n1o1axjo11n11r11x:1 110 VICTOR Y--1926 ioioioioioinioie ini 1 111 101 51031 in 2 mini: 1 ri 11: 11 1 if 2011 Q , Fox PRINTING co. l SALEM, W. VA. ll U ! 5 Compliments of l H JoE BARILE MEAT MARKET l l i 21st St. and Hamilton Ave. l Q CLARKSBURG, W. VA. I i Phone 320-R Q ! Groceries, Fruits, Oysters, Etc. Commercial and Fine Printing A 24 Hour Service. Phone 63-R. REMINGTCN TYPEWRITER CO. 310 Union National Bank Bldg CLARKSBURG, w. VA. Remington Portable Standard Keyboard. 0:40:01 fx 1 11 1 1:1 11114111 1 vzuinz ri ras 1 3 ,cn 11 up 1 uxnzozoqpoguioxv VICTORY-1926 Compliments of VVALTER BUMGARDNER General Contractor Adamston, West Virginia VICTOR Y-I 926 Shingleton Brothers Wholesale FEED AND FRUITS Rainbow Creamery Purity Margarine Alfocorn and Globe Feeds Pure Gold Oranges Eagle Macaronl Clarksburg, W. Va. COMPLIMENTS OF SHREVES GARAGE NASH AND AJAX CARS Corner First and Pike Streets Clarksburg, W. Va Phone 1092 in 1 1: 1 1-zu: 112131 ': zizvivirrzeizzi zz 1 :in 1 10:01 1-: ff ,. f VICTORY-1926 1joi0i1n10ini1vi1x11r3 aio: 111111111111 riuioinioi 1:03 11 1 1 INCOME Wages are good, salaries are better, but income symbol- izes what is best in material results of human endeavor. To reach the income stage one must have a substantial foundation and the proper business equipment. Start your business career right by laying the proper foundation. A West Virginia Business College Course of Business and Secretarial Training serves this purpose admirably. If you want to know what you-can reasonably expect to accomplish as a result of West Virginia Business College instruction and training, Write or phone for free copy of Evidence Day and Night School Enroll NOW School in session all Summer. Phone 2150 for informa- tion about Special class for high school graduates, West Virginia Business College Phone 2150 FORDYCE BUILDING CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Oniolnloioi lol .1 lui lil 1 itll iii iii .-' itliioilirili VICTORY-1926 oiovioifinz 1:11101 11:1 1 1111 1 1 1 101111 1 1010: 1 1 101 1 4: II Q n Hart Produce and Candy Co. Wholesale FRUITS AND PRODUCE Manufacturing and Jobbing CONFECTIONER Distributors of THE FAMOUS VICTOR BUTTER Established 1899 ' Victory Restaurant JOHNSON sl LEWIS and CLAY JOHNSON, Owner ' - Pocket Bzllzards Clothier and P. Haberdasher, Proprietor CIGARS, CIGARETTES 324 West Main street TOBACCO, NOVELTIES W. VA. West Street CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Two Pants Suits our Specialty Ph 45 W One - - 'vi 11:11 111 1 11110101 10101 1 111111. 141: 1 1 1 1 :1 :141:n1o101 - VICTORY--1926 0 ui in io1o1n1ui4n1oi1r1o2nu1:1 COMPLIMENTS OF Wade Automobile Company Your Nearest Dealer LINCOLN FORD FORDSON Clarksburg, W. Va. The County Mail Press COMMERCIAL PRINTING 227 Court Street CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Phone 74-R 111010111 1 Q 11:1 :11111 :fini F L O W E R S for all occasions Artistic-OriginabReasonable Phone 3531 M. H. REYNOLDS ARCADE FLORIST Arcade, Main Street Clarksburg, W. Va. n ii E Q 3 ' 4W1,wlb2'?'ill'VE l!F'l1llFE'h 'il ' ' I ' A F E Q 1 4 a E s 2 J E ! 1 F K I u 3 I I 5 5 I 1 E i . n I ! 5 . 5 I : s I 5 2 i i 5 2 l 5 i i n L . I UBvfi'NYfi'f1Hl'L'll5a -,'155'1-51.15'l!HlB j9lK1a'93l'5ll':2lrL2lCiT'?7FEQGHILWNII?-H ,. i'GEs'f.T1l'E1mvw. ?h?,.a 'BE-?3Iii.AKF,F.r', 11-G ', T ,f '1 lr' 7 ,v:N 'in'1!1 V v.'