Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1929 volume:

I i EDITED KY g ✓ ✓ Editor.. .Cornelia Ladwig Business Manager........................Bernard Sullivan f N S NNSN N N S S VX VVNSNNV PRINT) D IN PRANCE LEST-WETORGET Jhfir efi rinq this, the 7 c Tory Annual Th e object h as 6e en To record The activities of the. setter] during the }ea_T s jch'manner as to create a ias m YttOYisjxnettttothe tnevuoYy oft hose ?sajrs 'wVucYv V o t so me a tace w Oov hearts, yfif when days of temj fatten 3jnddid ftcu fy frreef i sf c s To face., we may turn to the once, jfattu lur faces offhts b k andfi ({ Mspwzfaon ard 'i caAs in the $ act tYvafr thesefaces are the ij to a lovx ovis evtd , for the a L ax cc- we vf oS V'etorvH H Se voo .—' ________ fcjfc=r'Qps 0t t Qt= Qe=i Qf= Q m frft O1 Q = P Q Q ' Q G Gl Victory Jma I9 29 IN MEMORIAM Virginia Rardin Hansford Barnes So fades a summer cloud away; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore. —Mrs. Barbauld. TWELVE ARTHUR VAN GORDER UPTON, B. S. Principal Victory High School West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia University THIRTEEN Victor jmal b'l9 (). C. HANN AH O. M. COX President Commissioner H. G. ASHCRAFT Commissioner R. R. POWELL Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION FOURTEEN j[7he Victory Jma! M. P. BOYLES, A. B. Supervisor of Coal District Schools Fairmont Normal School West Virginia University FIFTEEN -SCIENCE COACH • SOCIAL SC - CLOTHING - - COMMERCIAL ENG. - MUSIC - c AN_______- MAN. ANTS - PfUNr SCIENCE - sup : MATH 11 FjjDci LAWN L.n j H srobty health ■■■ IKS in hi Hi Hf IB Bl MM7VK HiSTOKY rHCNCtt Class Sponser MR. W. M. B. SINE Mr. W. M. B. Sine was born in Mannington, W. Va., in 1884. He came to Clarksburg in 1903 and for the first ten years his occupations were many and varied. After this time he became interested in glass and has worked his way from the bottom until at the present time he is General Manager of the Adamston Flat Glass Company, of Clarksburg, W. Va. KU'.HTBBN SEIMICRS Class Officers Edward Powell.. Edward Hood... Edmund Powell Wilbur Koontz... .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer Class Colors Lavender and Gold Class Flower Honeysuckle Class Motto “We build the ladder by which we rise.” Class Advisors Clifford M. Davis NINETEEN Lucy M. Hailey Laverne Matthews CHARLES COSTILOW Sophomore Class President : Student Council ; Sophomore Literary Society; Junior Class President: Taxidermy Club; Adv. Mgr. Year Book; Junior Debating Club: Dramatics Club President: Football and Basketball Manager: Varsity V Club. NORMA M. CARPENTER Beckett Choral Club ; Dramatic Club ; Operetta ’28, 29. LENA CAPICOLA Sophomore Literary Society: Glee Club; Junior Class Play; Friendship Club; Dramatics; Home Economics Club. C. Bl’RDINE CAUSSIN Glc'� Club; Year Rook Staff: Varsity V Club: Football and Basketball 25. ’26. '27. '28; Op -reta 27 ; Baseball 28. 29 ; Dramatics. JOE C. BIFLAK Dramatic Club. MILDRED G. BUSSEY Beckett Choral Club : Dramatic Club : Year Book Slaff ; Friendship Club ; Operetta. 27. 28. 29. MARY JEAN CEBEK Sophomore Literary Society : Beckett Choral Club; Friendship Club: Home Economics Club: Debating Club ; Dramatic Club: State Literary Contest Club; Operetta. 27. 28. 29. PAUL WILLIAM ANDERSON Student Council : Treas. Sophomore Class: Varsity V Club: Football. 26. 27. 28; Baseball. 28. J. EDWARD POWELL President Taxidermy Club: Dramatic Club; Student Council; Year Book Staff; Senior Class Pres. ; Varsity V Club : Football. 25. 27. 28; Basketball, 25. 26. 27. 28 ; Debating Club. TWENTY MARSHALL BOYCE Boys’ Glee Club; Operetta, ’28, 29. GLADYS RYAN CHANDLER Friendship Club: Home Economics Club: Dramatic Club: State Literary Club. GERALDINE RUTH COLLINS Dramatic Club: Girl Reserves; Home Economics Club; Operetta ’28; Beckett Choral Club. HARLEY MAXWELL COLLINS Dramatic Club: Opereta, ’28. WILLIAM H. COURTNEY BERNEICE LOUISE COTTRILL Dramatic Club: Junior Class Play JAMES HOWARD CHRISMAN Taxidermy Club: Manual Arts Club; Dramatics; Varsity V Club; Football: Basketball Reserves: Track ’2. � . ROBERT FITZPATRICK CLIFFORD M. DAVIS. A. B. Salem College Modern History TWENTY-ONE A 7he Victory dmal ORAL FREEMAN French Club. AVICE B. FINDLEY Beckett Choral Club : Friendship Club; Home Economics Club: Dramatic Club: Latin Club; Year Book Staff: Debating Club; O per eta. 28. ‘29; Junior Class Play. DOLLIE MAE HEATER Debating Club ; Home Economics. KEITH GOULI) HENRY GILLESPIE Dramatic Club; Boys Glee Club; Operetta. 28, ‘29; Junior Play; Year Book Staff ‘27: On to Washington Club. NELLIE M. JENKINS Beckett Choral Club; Dramatic Club: Debating Club; Student Council ; Year Book Staff: Home Economics Club: Friendship Club; Operetta. ‘27. ‘28, '29; Junior Class Play; Secretary-Treasurer of Junior Class. CORBIN G. HANNAH Boys' Glee Club: Dramatic Club; Debating Club; Operetta 29. LOWELL FRANCIS HANNAH Literary Club; Dramatics; Boys’ Glee Club; Year Book Staff : Operetta. WILBUT S. KOONTZ Beys’ Glee Club: Man-ml Arts Club: Dramatic Club: Student Council: Year Book Staff : Basket-mil ‘26; Operetta ‘28; Secretary Sophomore Class. TWENTY-TWO JOHN HARRY. Jr. Dramatic Club. FANNY MAINSEL Homo Economica Club: French Club: Beckett Choral Club. JOY LORRAINE LAMB Beckett Choral Club : Friendship Club : Homo Economic Club: Dramatic Club: Operetta, '27, ’28, '29: Year Book Staff. KERMIT E. HALSTEAD Boys' Glee Club: Dramatic Club: Football. '27, '28: Operetta. '28. 29: Junior Class Play: Debating Club: Basketball '28. JOHN HOLLISTER ELEANOR LYON Beckett Choral Club: Year Book Staff; Friendship Club: Home Economics: French Club: Dramatic Club: Operetta. '27. '28. 29. ROBERT B. HALLER Boys' Glee Club: Taxidermy Club : Manual Arts Club . Dramatic Club : Year Book Staff : French Club : Operetta. 28. '29. STANLEY JERANKO Football. 25. '28 : Dramatics: '27. 28: Basketball, 27, 28: Baseball Varsity V. LUCY M. BAILEY. A. B. Salem College English « TWENTY-THREE The Victory Jmua! I9Z9] ARTHUR G. KKRNS French Club. ELLA A. MARTIN Friendship Club: Home Economics Club. ressie McDaniel Friendship Club : Home Economics Club: Beckett Choral Club : Operetta, ’28. ’29. CLARENCE W. LEDOIJX Taxidermy Club: Dramatic Club: Basketball Reserves ’26: Basketball, '25, ’27, '28: Literary Society. PAUL J. LOVELL Boys’ Glee Club ; Operetta ’28: Year Book Staff ’28. ANNA M. MORGAN Beckett Choral Club: Dramatic Club; Year Book Staff: Operetta, ’27. 28, 29: Junior Class Play. PAUL D. LOUGH Boys’ Glee Club: Dramatic Club: Year Book Staff: Operetta ’28. VAUGHN F. MARTIN Dramatic Club; Year Book Staff: French Club; Junior Class Play. CHARLES E. HOOD Dramatic Club: Stu- dent Council; Varsity V Club : Basketball. 26. 27. ’28, ’29; Vice President Senior Class; Football. 25. ’26. ’27. ’28; Football Captain '26; Junior Class Play. TWENTY-FOUR WILLIS J. McCLUNG Football. 26. 27, 28: Basketball. ’26. 29; Dramatic Club: Junior English Club; Student Council; Varsity ••V Club. CATHERINE FLYNN MORRISON Year Book Staff; State Oratorical Club; Dramatic Club: Cl. A. A.; Debating Club; Home Economics Club; Beckett Choral Club; Operetta. VIRGINIA LEE PITSER Beckett Choral Club: Dramatic Club; Debating Club; Friendship Club; Home Economics Club; Operetta; Junior Class Play. MARVIN MURPHY Taxidermy Club; Manual Arts Club; Varsity V Club. Football; Basketball. DAVID NUZUM Boys’ Glee Club : Dramatic Club : Debating Club : Football. 27, ’28; Operetta '29; Student Council; Year Book Staff; President Sophomore Class. LOTTA VALERA POLESK Home Economics Club; French Club ; Beckett Chorai Club. HUGO PICCO Manual Arts Club: Senior Dramatic Club; Basketball Reserve; Football Reserve. WILBUR CALVIN PERINE Debating Club; Junior 90 Club; Manual Arts Club; Taxidermy Club; Senior Dramatic Club; Operetta. LA VERNE MATTHEWS. A. B. Ohio University Commercial Law Physical Education TWENTY-FIVE If «' LOLLS A.. RKVMOXI) Boys Glee Club; Orchestra : Dramatic Club; Year Book Staff: Operetta. 28, 29. HOSE TRICROCE Beckett Choral Club; Debating Club; Friendship Club; Home Economics Club; Dramatic Club: Operetta, 27, 28. 29. LEONA E. WOLFE Beckett Choral Club; Operetta ; Dramatics. CARROLL SWINDLER Taxidermy Club; Manual Arts Club; Dramatic Club; Student Council : Latin Club: Football 25; Basketball Reserve 28; Cheer Leader 26. AUGUST LOUIS TERNEUS Industrial Arts Club; Orchestra; Year Book Staff. ROBERT TITCHENAL Taxidermy Club President: Manual Arts Club ; Dramatic Club: Debating Club; French Club. LILBURN OTIS TALKINGTON Taxidermy Club ; Operetta ; Boys Glee Club. EDMUND E. POWELL Student Council : Varsity V Club ; Football; Basketball ; Baseball. TWENTY-SIX SENIOR CLASS HISTORY ■‘Let us then, he up and doing. With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labor and to wait. —Longfellow. The presence of the Senior Class of ‘29 will he recorded among histories of Victory High School’s many graduating classes as a foregoing group who have studied the facts of learning and of living. Mastering the studies, which will he of vast importance to future welfare, now has become a hahit to render success for every pupil. The year of 1925 found us Freshmen attending Junior High Schools located throughout Coal District. We were keenly desirous at the beginning for a thorough education. Our preparation resulted in a firm and steady foundation for the future. The hoys played football and basketball earnestly, hacked hv a cheering section which has brought numerous prizes and compliments. In the Spring of '26 we graduated from the ninth grade with wide-open eves awaiting our entrance into V ictory High School. We. one hundred eleven sophomores, entered V. H. S. in ’26 minus our Freshman timidity and always ready to follow the class motto. We build the ladder by which we rise. Our class officers guided us throughout the scholastic year. Our bovs displayed talent in athletics hoping to be noted team-mates sometime. There being no Freshie Class the Juniors and Seniors.succeeded in teasing us for nine months. We had many social gatherings including the class party and three picnics which proved very entertaining to our group. Now just mention the word “picnic t( us! Juniors: Juniors: We are Juniors! The year hook! The class play! Football ! Basketball! The banquet! TWENTY-SEVEN We contributed one man. Stanley Jeranko. to Stansbury’s all state football team which made us feel mighty proud of him. All Juniors! looked forward to the banquet day. which included preparing programs. menus and decorations. That was one of the entertainments we shall always cherish. As we watched each graduate of '28 accept his diploma we felt tears coining to our eyes: one year from that day we would be leaving the school of our childhood days. In the Fall of '28 we assembled in Victory for our last hard working year. Learning a few things over, we decided “Repetition is the mother of learning. It is by the guiding influence of our faculty and class officers that we have become acquainted with education and its surroundings. Our advisors, Miss Verne Matthews. Miss Lucy Bailey and Mr. C. M. Davis are displaying a thorough interest in the class and are helping it to reach that sparkling goal. Through our aims and ideals we hope to make a history of which Victory High School will be proud. Victory, the school we love will always hold sway in our memories. —Catherine Morrison, “29 . -----------«m � ----------- Here's to the “Class of Twenty-nine. I'm proud of these schoolmates of mine. With liodies strong and mellowed hearts. The world will surely share a part Of all its finest. Yet 1 pray That for a moment of each day. They'll ne'er forget where'ere they be. That they belong to Victory. 1 know that when I’m old and grey. I’ll still be glad and proud to say; (When I shall praise this school of .mine.) I'm from the Class of Twenty-nine!” —Gladys Chandler, '29. TO MOTHER AND DAI) OX GRADUATION DAY Tonight is the night of “dreams come true. And we owe it. Mother and Dad. to you. With sadness and laughter, some tears and some joy. You .have visioned this day for your own girl or boy. In our moment of greatness our love flames anew. When we think what we owe. Dad and Mother, to you! —Gladys Rvan-Chandler, '29. TWENTY-EIOHT [The Victory JmaTWte75- SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY ’Twas a night for deepest magic, Stars a’gleaming thru' the darkness. And an owl was hooting weirdly When I found the Fairies ring. As I stood within their circle, I grew hold and hade them tell me. Of the fate of mine own class-mates. What the future days would bring. “Ah me, said the Queen, “The first thing 1 see. Is a housewife called Nellie, cooking Rice merrily. Brave Edmund Powell, whose teamwork was dandy. Pays no doctor hills now, he has one in the family. Marion, the lovely, who liked to comb hair. Has a beauty shop now and makes homely girls fair. Louie Revmond’s an artist, we knew he would lie. He paints lovely ladies for the whole world to see. Joy’s still a joy, but no longer a “lamb . She’s keeping house now just as nice as she can. Carol and Marcel are clowns, doing funny acts daily, They've just found employment with Barnum and Bailey. Vaughn too, joined a circus, the best of its kind, They gave him a job taking care of the “Lyons . Mildred never ate much, but her diet’s still lighter. For all she takes now, is a lot of plain “Cider . Hugo kept trying 'til he built, a great plane. Now he takes the girls riding in sunshine and rain. Lottie and Fanny face footlights, their act really wins. For they truly go over, as the “Siamese twins”. A Spearmint manufacturer, is Willis McClung, He’s a good advertiser, for he chews his own gum. Boh Haller still laughs, yet works hard as he can. For a certain blond lady’s heart and her hand. Kermit was a hero, great dangers did brave, But he met a young “Wolfe” and could not he saved. TWENTY-NINE The Victor] Jmal J9Z9 Burdine's a composer, his songs brought him fame. But they’re all of one girl. Esther’s her name. Virginia and David own the ‘‘Telegram ’ now. The news is so peppy, the paper's a “Wow”. Anna, the beauty’s, a great movie star. They say her fan mail would fill a box car. Oral Freeman sells hooks. Wasn’t be wise? The ladies all buy. for they fall for bis eyes. Ed and Stanley coach football. They’re teams have no fears Yet the fact that they’re bachelors, drive co-eds to tears. Ehbie Powell’s an official, yet bis work is not new. He’s conducting a street car. it runs to Xorthview. Catherine writes essays, one month in the year. They say it is “August”, ’tis true too, I fear. Henry and Avis have a Rattlesnake Farm. Henry’s voice charms the snakes, so they come to no harm. Clarence is a magician, wise tricks are his joy, Rose and Dolly both aid him. He’s some luckv bow Their own orchestra, have the two bovs named Hannah. Orpha plays the violin. Jennie pounds the piano. hair Bernice, whose sweet ways and bright hair seemed to dazzle. Has a house, and a family, and a husband named Bazil. The three “Pauls” own a truck and great loads they haul. Tis said they’re successful: they live in St. Paul. Bessie’s a teacher, her work is quite fine. She’s wearing a diamond of Calvin Perine, John. Ella and Hail. Max. Robert, the Joe’s. Norma. Geraldine and Marvin, all dance in a show. Keith and Li 1 hum own a farm, and work hard each day. If the “West” doesn’t “fall ”. Kenneth’ll join them some day. William Courtney is married, to a sweet girl named Helen. And be spends bis spare time, rockin’ kids that are veilin’. Charles owns two banks. Twas bis work. 1 insist. That placed him right up. at the top of the list. THIRTY Suddenly, the voice was quiet. As 1 stood there. (Was I doubting?) Had I really heard the forecast Of the Class of Twenty-nine? 1 f those words were truth c fable, I care not, for my heart tells me. That the “Fates” will he most generous. To those old school-mates of mine. —Gladys Ryan-Chandler. TO VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL Home of Learning. Dreams come true. Loving friendships, Castles new. On my heart There seems to lie. One word carveu. “Victory. And tho' I must Hid farewell. Leave this school. I love so well. Still in dreams. I’ll always he. Hack with you. Dear Victory! —Gladys Ryan-Chandler, '29. THIRTY-ONE A SENIORS THOUGHTS Now that we are Seniors, And the goal at last is won, We hear all our elders say That the fight is just begun. We’ve studied hard for four long years To get our sheep-skins here; Hut now the precious prize is earned, rite price does not seem dear. We’ve had pleasures with our studies. But now it all is past. We've played and worked with all our might, It’s ended now at last. With sorrow we think of departing; We surely hate to leave. Though we may not all admit it. In secret each one grieves. We'll learn to know our own strength In the life long fight with fate. We know we must have confidence And ne'er ourselves o'er rate. Hut we the seniors of '29 All know very well. No one knows who'll have success For, only Time can tell. —Ci. K. W. (Hen Name) THIRTY-TWO JVM I OILS Class Officers Billy Powell..... Justin Carr...... Bernard Sullivan Samuel McKeen. ......President .Vice-President ......Secretary Treasurer Class Colors Gold and Blue Class Flower Violet Class Motto “United we stand, divided we tall. Class Advisors Ruth Furbee THIKTY-THKBB Frances Stealey Lawrence A. Pratt Ruth Howard Pyle Ethel Minter ' j i Victory Jma! I9Z9 Samuel Clingan Dorothy Allman Mildred Ashcraft Hulda Barnes Harry Criss RUTH HOWARD RYLE. B. C. S. Bowling Green Business University Commercial Lora Crim Mary Clingan Roy Duncan Vivian Davisson Lena Fitzpatrick BILLY POWELL, President THIRTY-FOUR William Dodd Mary Gerasco1 Frances Gaines' Mary Frances Gocke Nester Freeman Ruth Hamilton Evelyn Gregorie John Fowler Pearl Heater Cornelia Ladwig S ETHEL M INTER, A. B. JUSTIN CARR. W. Va. Wesleyan College American History Vice-President THIRTY-FIVE Jk l. --l 7he Victor jmal I9Z9 Louis Fittro Mary Laughery Edith McOlvin Genevieve Monti Arthur Floriana GENEVIEVE STEWART. R. S. W. Va. Wesleyan College F oods Mary Martin Yvonne Philipart Oscar Gould Lillian Pferdehirt Carmen Quinaut SAMUEL McKEEN? T reasurer THIRTY-SIX Vernon James Garnett Snyder Mary Summers Marie Swisher Dominick Loretta Beatrice Schmitz Margaret Somerville Preston McDaniels Esther Smith Irene Tomes LAWRENCE A. PRATT, A. B. Salem College Industrial Arts BERNARD SULLIVAN. Secretary THIRTY-SEVEN ___________ ________________________________ Victorjjmal Millard McCloud Clayce Talkington Clifford Monk Madeline Wolfe Harry Morrison Robert Plant Virginia Walters Ray Riffle Martha Ziotowsky Clifford Seldon CLYDE HUTSON, A. B. Davis-Elkins College Physical Education RUTH PURREE. A. B. W. Va. Wesleyan College English THIRTY-EIGHT James Hugh art Virginia Reed Mary Redfox Mable Rucker Marcel Huet E. C. BECKETT W. Va. University Whitney School of Music Music Supervisor Rose Secret Clover Smith Lelio Insani Florinda Sariego Edna Smith FRANCES STEALEY, A. B. West Virginia University Latin THIRTY-NINE Victorj Jmsl I9Z9 jfj Earl Scott Kenneth XicholHon JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The Junior Class is marching forward as our motto suggests and we have left behind us a trail of pleasant memories. We are steadily climbing the ladder of success, rung by rung. Starting in the grades, we overcame the primary obstacles which are all along the way. We entered into Victory High School as Sophomores and had our first real taste of high school life. With the help of our advisors, we passed that year with hard work, keeping in mind always that “Labor conquers all things. During this year we had several social activities. In the fall of 28 we came back to Victory as Juniors. We have been working hard all year, knowing that “Idleness leads to vice, and we have overcome most of the obstacles of the Junior class. The Class presented as their annual play “The Whole Town’s Talking. We have had parties and have enjoyed taking part in the inter-mural activities. We have helpful advisors whose influence has caused us to take to our books with zeal. They have taught 11s that “Hooks are the ever burning lamps of accumulated wisdom. And now the star that we behold in the distance is that of a Senior. This position may end the school career of some of us but let us hope it will l e the real beginning for most of us. We wish to extend our heartiest, wishes of success to the Seniors who will leave us this year and to the Sophomores who are following us. We shall always cherish the hours spent with them in Victory. %7he Victory Jma! I9Z9 jfa£ “Let Fate do her worst; there are relics of joy. Bright dreams of the past, which she cannot destroy. They come in the night-time of sorrow and care, And bring hack the features that joy used to wear. Long, long he our hearts with such memories filled, Like a vase in which roses have once been distilled ; We may break, we may shatter the vase if we will, But the scent of the roses will hang round it still. JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Gerald Bennett—“Worry I have never met. ’ Charles Brown—“I have never sought the world.” Justin Carr—“A loyal Democrat.” Earl Charles—“The deed I intend is great. But what, as yet, I know not.” Harry Criss—“He plays music that brings sweet sleep down from the blissful skies.” Worthy Devericks—“For life lives only in success.” W illiam Dodd—“A young man who has sought and found.” Roy Duncan—“Not very quiet, not very tall! he doesn’t take to the girls at all.” Joe Fernandez—“If once you don’t succeed, try. try, again.” Louis Fjttro—“He is more than over shoes in love.” Arthur Floriana—“The best of men have ever loved repose.” John Fowler—“A red-hot politician who sees only one side.” Nester Freeman—“Tomorrow let us do or die.” Oscar Gould—“The pride of Miss Minter.” Marcel Huet—“(live me some music, music moody food, of me that trades in love.” James Huohart—“Very fair and very square. Who? Why, that boy there that has the curly hair.” Lelio Insani—“Fame comes only when deserved.” Vernon James—“Live and think.” Howard Lamb, jr.—“Don’t bother him lest—Anyway, he’s sudi a pest.” Dominick Larretta—“All Victory loves his baby smile.” KORTY-ONK Vietorfjmal Joe Marra—“Affable and courteous gentleman. Harry Morrison—“As for me. all I know is that 1 know nothing. Millard McCloud—“And after all. what is a lie? It is hut the truth in masque-ade.” Preston McDaniels—“Good to forgive: Best to forget. Kenneth Nicholson— 1 look not in my books.” Samuel McKeen—“I hold he loves me best that calls ms Sam. Billy Powell—“’This much he dares. Ray Riffle—“I'm just going to leap into the dark. Harold Ritter— I never dare to write as funny as I can. Earl Scott—“A good man never dies. Clifford Selden—“Lives of great men all remind me. I can make my life sub- - • V lime.” Albert Smith—“ ‘A1‘ Smith, the second. Bernard Sullivan—“Beware the furv of a patient man. Dorothy Allman—“Ambition has no rest.” Mildred Ashcraft—“Friendship is a sheltering tree. Hulda Barnes—“Feeling is deep and still. Mary Clingan—“I want a hero, an uncommon want. Lora Crim—“My heart is ever at your service.” Vivian Davisson—“No friend's a friend, unless she proves herself a friend. Lena Fitzpatrick— If ever she knew an evil thought: she spoke no evil work. Frances Gaines—“Love made those dimples. Mary Gerasco—“It matters not long how long we live, but how.” Mary Frances Gocke—“There is a garden in her face where roses and white lilies blow. Evelyn Gregorie—“Grief is crowned by consolation. forty-TWO Ruth Hamilton—“Hush, niy dear. Pearl Heater—“The best things are the truest. Lucy Huff— Chance is a word void of sense. Cornelia Ladwig—“Born for success: she seemed. Mary Laughery—“Loes her lower class-mates. Mary Martin— Studious of ease and fond of humble things. Genevieve Monti— Black brows become some women best, they say. Edith McOlvin—“Loyal admirer of ‘Lucky Lindy.' Lillian Pferdehirt—“How near to good is what is fair. Yvonne Phillipart—“As pure as a pearl and as perfect! A noble, innocent girl. Carmen Quinaut— Always patient as can he. Waiting for an athlete to see.’V Mary Rkdkox—“She is always talking so. that we finally named her ‘Radio.’ ” Mable Rucker—“Shadow and sun for everyone. Florinda Sariego—“I’ll give you leave to call me anything if you don’t call me ‘Shrimp.’ Beatrice Schmitz—“A kiss from my mother made me an artist.” Rose Secret—“Man delights not me.” Clover Smith— What ardently we wish, we soon believe.” Edna Smith— A face with gladness overspread. Esther Smith—“We live by admiration : hojie, and love.”-1 Margaret Somerville— To know her. is to love her. ■ Mary Summers—“I wonder what fool it was that invented kissing.” Marie Swisher—“Who ever lov'd that lov'd not at first sight?” Clayce Tai.kington—“Blushing is the color of virtue. Irene Tomes—“The hues of bliss very brightly glow. Virginia Walters—“The heart is its own Fate. Madalinf. Wolfe—“Precious things come in small packages.” Martha Ziotowsky—“What shall I do to he forever known. My duty ever!” forty-three ■ A FOOTBALL GAME IN 1950 Valet Versus Harvard Score Yale 6 Harvard 0 Second Half. 3 minutes to play The Yale team is dressed in the lovliest purple silk knee trousers with gorgeous white satin jerseys. The silk stockings are made to match the low oxford shoes, while their headgears are made of bright red ravon silk. The captain is Algernon Alfred Bloomington. The Harvard team is dressed in new. crimson, velvet knee pants with green satin jerseys. They have black silk stockings to match the black patent leather oxfords they wear. I'heir headgears are made of jersey tan silk. Their captain is William Thomas Ford. There is a tense moment the hall is in the hands of the Harvard boys, at the given signal the hall is snapped hack to the quarterback who attempts to slip between the guard and tackle, but is tagged for a loss. The next play is given in a huddle. 'Then when the ball is about to be snapped the guards calls time out to pisvder his nose. At the time the ball is snapped it goes back to the captain. William 'Thomas who starts around the end. How easilv he eludes the opposing players! At last there is a;t open field except for the safety man who is none other than Algernon Alfred, the opposing captain, and he is unable to tag William Thomas! Suddenly, however, the idea flashes into his head and as he cups his hands to his mouth he shouts, “William Thomas, there's a runner in your hose! and William Thomas, mortified drops the hall and dashes madly for the dressing room. The ball is recovered by Algernon and thus Yale wins the game. -Millard McCloud, ’30. KOKTY-KOUlt SOPHOMORES Class ( )kfickrs Morris Stamm. George Hill.... Joe Ritter.... Henry Primm .....President Vice President .....Secretary Treasurer Class Colors ()ld Rose and Gray Class Flowkr White Rose Class Motto Watch Us Climh Class Advisors Janet McCarl F. B. Kelly John Brown kokty-itvk Mildred Harper Grace Van Horn Earl Farrington 7A M The Victory dm a! bW MORRIS STAMM. Pres. GEORGE HILL. Vice Pres. Casto Hall Hazel Albright Arthur Ber .holdo Eva Ashcraft Fred Brum mage Ruth Ashcraft Pete Brunetti Zula Allen Mildred Carr Loyal Barnes Jennie Buffington Tony Barill Maxine Bever Ralph Calabrese Mary Bartos Clyde Foster Gladys Bussey John Cirillo Nellie Aley Nutter Coitrill Samuel Cirillo Mary Cottrill Paul Davis Delores Cummings James Davis Evelyn Clifton Rolond Freeman Muyrl Cummings Madison Drummond Agnes Duncan Opal Goode John Findley Edra Furbee Fred Gabriel Mary Feraise John Flaherty Myrtle Dan ley Lee Flint Opal Dodd Raymond Ferendez JANET McCARL A. B. Salem College Clothing JOHN BROWN. A. B. W. Va. University Science FORTY-SIX PauI Gains Erma Gainer John Gonzales Winifred Garett Carl Gorell Mildred Grejrorie Ray Grapes Mary Gill Evan Griffith Denver Grea'house JOSEPH RITTER. Secretary Leo I a Haggerty Robert Green, Ruth Hines-' ' Hal Harper Phyllis Hale Paul Husk Viola Hajricerty John Iaquinta Alma Haller Robert Johnson Joe Jermont Mary Kimmel Harry Koontz Jeannette Kusrler John Kinsey Nina Kinsey Arthur Layman Florieda LaChapelle Russell Lepon Chloe Mowery Thelma Lawson Frank Lopez u-’’ ' Orpha McCartney Edjrar Lynch Mary McGarvey Harry Loria Eythel Marsh Chasteen Monteith Onttia Morrison James Matheny ' GRACE VAN HORN A. B. Salem College Librarian EARL FARRINGTON A. B. Marshall College Mathematics FORTY-SEVEN Victory dmual I9Z9 HENRY PRIMM, Lorraine Morris Paul Morrison Frances McGuirk Harley Myers Iatrraine McKinney John McIntyre Byrl Maxon Ray McNemar Opal Monk John Marra Wilson Nuzum Thelma Ogden James Ogden Lutrre Oliver Kenneth Randolph Reta Polinff Oral Romine Vonda Powell Auffust Schmitz. Pauline Primm Treasurer Carl Somazxc Nola Pitta Shirley Shaffer Dorothy Upton Norman Shively Elizabeth Whiteman Patsy Spatiforev Geraldine Wolfe Clyde Steele Gertrude Westfall bessie Wilson Herbert Townsend Raymond Wright Maurice Smith Joe Tipper - — Joe Valente Lynn Williams Clifford Summers Sam Clinganf— Ruth Powell MILDRED HARPER. A. B. W. Va. University English French FRANCIS KELLY, A. B. W. Va. University Science FORTY-RIGHT = 7he Victory Jmua! I9Z9 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The members of the class of '31 entered Victory from four Junior High Schools: Adamston. Summit Park, Zeising and North View. At our first meeting held October 23. 1928 we elected the following officers: Morris Stamm, President: (ieorge Hill, Vice President: Joseph Ritter, Secretary, and Henry Primm. Treasurer. The Sophomores have ranked among the highest in scholastic events. We have also had many social affairs. As our motto suggests. “Watch Us Climb. THE CODE OF THE CITIZEN PUPIL Good Citizen Pupil He prepares his lessons. He is trustworthy. He is industrious. He respects his teachers. He studies diligently for knowledge. He is broadminded. He ljoosts his school. He takes part in school activities. He obeys rules. He is reverent. He is unselfish. He is truthful. He takes the hitter with the sweet. He is not a high-hat. Good Citizen Failure He cheats on tests. He bluffs his way. He never tries. He talks hack to teachers. He works for grades. He cannot see another’s point. He knocks his school. He spends his time loafing. He breaks rules. He talks during prayers. He is selfish to others. He lies out of blame. He shrinks from bitter into the sweet. FOURTEEN POINTS OF EFFECTIVE STUDY 1. He studies with a purpose. 2. He seeks a quiet place. 3. He studies at an appointed time. 4. He has a good light. 5. He has all thoughts centered on his lessons. 6. He masters laziness. 7. He likes to study. 8. He prepares before going out for the evening. 9. He has a comfortable study room. 10. He never puts off until tomorrow. 11. He is no time keeper. 12. He does not have intermissions during studv hours. 13. He does his own work. 14. He attacks lessons in the right way. —Dorothy and Zitla. '31. KOKTY-NINE Victory Jma! “Sr A SOPHOMORE’S DAILY PROGRAM Get up at 8:(X), take your good old time in dressing, do not eat any breakfast, grab all the loose books you see and run out of the house putting on your coat and dropping papers. Arrive at school just after the tardy bell rings and go to the office for an excuse. As you go to your first class you discover you have your little sister's first leader instead of your History, and Mrs. Goodeat’s “Revised and Enlarged Cook Hook instead of your Latin. But don’t let a little thing like that bother you. S| end the first period trying to convince yourself you are not sleepy. Not succeeding. sleep through the second period study-hall. Whatever you do. don’t study. ! hat wouldn t be like a Sophomore. Spend the third period talking to vour neighbors and passing notes. Go into your fourth period class reading your lesson. Of course you stumble over half a dozen people but that doesn’t matter. Wave your hand violently at the first five questions. If the teacher calls on you sneeze violently. or decide your shoe string needs tying. If there was any written work to hand in either say that you lost it or left it at home or that you hunted in a half dozen reference books but couldn’t find a thing about it. At noon, run home as if you are starved. Eat quickly and rush back to school so that you may mill around in the corridors and have a good time. Do not go to your home room until just before the tardy bell rings. Trip over someone’s number tens as you go to your seat. Treat your afternoon classes just as you did the morning ones. Fool around after school and watch the bovs practice basketball. Aim to get home just before the evening meal so you won’t have to help prepare it. After eating help with the dishes if you can’t get out of it. Then go to a show, come home dead tired, and fall into bed with a sigh which soon changes to a lusty snore. —Lynn Williams, ’31. FIFTY Victorj Jmal THE STATE LITERARY CLUB Originally the State Literary Club was known as the Debating Club, but due to the fact that it was necessary to have some organization to take care of the participants in the State Literary Contest, we have formed a State Literary Contest Club, with only participants in the State Literary Contest eligible to membership. The purpose of the club is to promote more interest in Literary work, and to help the individual person who takes part in it. For this vear the following officers and advisors have been selected: Miss Ruth Furbee as advisor for the Oration and Essays: for the Debates. Miss Ethel Minter; for the Extemporaneous Speech. Mr. John Brown. As for the officers that were elected for the Club are: Kermit Halstead. 1’resident: Gladys Chandler. Vice President: Mary Martin. Secretary and Treasurer. As for the Debating Club which is a division of the State Literary Contest Club the following officers were elected : Corbin Hannah. President: Harry Koontz, Vice President: and Clifford Summers, Secretary and Treasurer. The people that have signified their intentions to try out for the State Contest are: Debate: David Nuzum, Hal Harper, and Corbin Hannah. Oration: Kermit Halstead, Loraine Morris, Gladys Chandler. Cornelia Ladwig. Mary Cebec and Reta Poling. Essays: Dorothy Upton. Lena Fitzpatrick, and Catherine Morrison. Extemporaneous Speaking: Casto Ball, Harley Mvres. Edith McOlvin and Mary Martin. —Kermit Halstead. '29. I'l KTY-ON K At— Victory Jma! I9Z9 KODAK CLUB I he Kodak Club is a new organization at Victory High School. It is the first of its kind to he introduced into the school. Two organized it in Mr. Davis' home 100111 and is under his sujiervision. The puqxise of this club is to interest students in making pictures; to teach him accuracy in the art and technique of taking, finishing. printing, and mounting pictures, and the care of camera lenses and equipment: to acquaint him with engraving and the process used by publishers. I his club has a special room at ictorv where all the equipment is kept and developing is done. The club is composed of the following: Corbin Hannah. Ker-r.iit Halstead. Joe Gulas. Burdine Caussin. Robert Fitzpatrick. Paul Anderson. Joe Bielak. William Courtney. Max Collins, John Harry. John Hollester. Oral Freeman. Marshall Boyce, Henry Oillispie. Keith Gould, and Charles Costilow. Ofiicers: President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer ....Edward Hood Robert Haller ....Lowell Hannah Howard Chrisman —lidward C. Hood, '2d. —Burdine C. Caussin. 29. FIFTY-TWO INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB Although the Industrial Arts Club lias been in existence less than two years it has proved that it can he nunil ered among one of the best organizations in V ictory High School. The club was organized under the leadership of Mr. I’ratt, for the purpose of elevating the craft of manual arts at school and at home; of establishing home work shops; of learning about related factory products by visitation; and of promoting a general good time for all. To become a member of this club one must have had at least two years of Industrial Arts, or at least signed up for two years. Every member of this club is supposed to live up to the By-Laws and Constitution. The meetings of this club are held every two weeks at Victory High School, or we go to the home of one of our members, while there we discuss what business there is to be brought up. After the meeting is over the boys play several games, then they are served to a little banquet until it is time to go home. The roll call stands as follows: Marvin Murphy, President; Howard Cris- man, Vice President; Hugo Picco, Grand Scribe; Robert Haller. Paymaster; Carrol Swindler, General Foreman; L. A. Pratt. Faculty Advisor-Teacher. Robert Tichenal, August Terneus. Wilber Koontz. Ray McN'emer. ilson Nuzum, and William Picco. —Hugo Picco. '29. rlMTNERM Pin . WTWMMK imuamun (WfEROIt Heroic ■!Uber.01D JK aLi SU-BEP-OiD a I'll TY-THKEE i7he Victory Jmal J9Z9 THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Friendship Club was organized at the beginning of the school vear with Miss Matthews as our advisor. The following officers were elected: 1 ’resident.................................Gladys Chandler N ice President.......................... Virginia Pitzer Secretary............................................Nellie Jenkins Treasurer...................................Mildred Bussey 1 he girls were all of the worthwhile type and keeping their aims in mind proceeded to enjoy themselves and accomplish worthwhile things. Some of the most successful social events within the club were: a Hallowe’en Dinner Party, Sophomore 1 ea, alentine '1 ea for the Roosevelt-Wilson Girls, a St. Patrick’s Day Party, and a Christmas Party for a numbr of poor children. The girls probably enjoyed the last the most for through their efforts each little child received a gift and some candy from Santa and were served refreshments by the girls. The Club plans to send representatives to the State Conference of Girl Reserves at Parkersburg. The members of the Friendship Club of 1928-29 have added many links to their chain of memories of school davs. —Gladys Chandler. ’29. KIKTY-KOUK THE G. A. A. CLUB The Girls' Athletic Association is a new organization at Victory. The purpose of this organization is to help promote the health education of the girls of Victory High School by means of: 1. Encouraging formation of good health habits. 2. Fostering ideas of good sportsmanship. 3. Creating interest in games and all forms of physical activities. The officers are as follows: Frances Gaines....................................President Mary McGarvey...........................:....Vice President Alma Haller.......................................Secretary Vivian Davisson...................................I reasurer The first project was sponsoring a “Good Posture Week.” An effective chapel program was given on good posture by the G. A. A. Bessie McDaniel was given the honor of having the most correct posture among Victory Students, and Mary Frances Gocke ranked second, lennette Kugler painted the most artistic poster and Ruth Ashcraft the most original. Gladys Chandler had the best theme on good posture, Oscar Gould second, and Linn Williams third. The girls in the G. A. A. who make a thousand points are rewarded a letter at the end of the year. KIKTY-FIVK Victory Jmal I9Z9 SENIOR DRAMATIC CLUB 1 lie Dramatic Club of ictory High School is a permanent organization. It was organized five years ago. I his club meets every Thursday afternoon from three until four o'clock under the supervision of Miss Lucy Bailey, Senior English teacher. There are forty-two members. One fourth of a credit is given for this work. The club is divided into three groups: Group 1—Bernice Cottrill. leader; Group II Eleanor Lyon; Group III—Anna Morgan. Each group is assigned certain work to do. Each group gave two one act plays and the proceeds went to the ‘'On To Washington Club.” The Dramatic is not all work and no play, as many social affairs have lieen enjoyed. One of the most outstanding social events was the party given at the home of Avice Findley. The outstanding feature of the club is the sponsoring of the annual Senior play given commencement week. The following are the officers: President...............................Charles Costi low Vice President.....................................Kermit Holstead Secretary and Treasurer....................Mildred Bussey —Mildred G. Bussey, '29. KIKTY-BIX The Victory Jma! TAXIDERMY CLUB The Taxidermy Club, the youngest of the major clubs of Victory has been through one of its most successful years. The club was reorganized this year and in December, Rol ert Titchenal, Justin Carr. Clarence Ledoux. Kenneth Mittong, Bernard Sullivan and Vernon James went to Parkersburg to the Wild Life League Convention and succeeded in organizing a Junior Wild Life League of West Virginia. President Byrnes of the Wild Life League said this was the greatest work that the convention had accomplished in the last three years. The following committee was appointed to assist us in our work: Dr. H. H. Haynes, Herbert J. Walker and Earl J. Oesterle. The Club’s executive committee the first semester consisted of Robert Titchenal President; Kenneth Mittong, Secretary and Treasurer. The following officers served second semester: Vernon James.....................................President Bernard Sullivan................................ Secretary Carroll Swindler................................ Treasurer Due thanks must he given to Mr. John H. Brown for his friendly cooperation with the club. KIKTY -SEVEN hctorfjnnm! 11 V “ VICTORY ORCHESTRA This is probably Victory High School’s best orchestra. It has grown from year to year and now it seems to be up to its highest point. The orchestra, under the fine leadership of E. Clyde Beckett, has kept up the standard set by former Victory orchestras, appearing in the annual concerts, special occasions of entertainment, playing for the weekly assemblies, and assisting in the annual operetta, sponsored and put on by the music department of the school. This orchestra is doing something this year that no other Victory Orchestra has attempted. They are entering the State Music Contest held at Morgantown. Each class is represented in this young band of musicians. There are six seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and four pupils from Adamston Junior High School. We hope that the future orchestras of Victory will keep up the standard of the former ones. —Corbin Hannah, President. FIFTY-EIGHT VICTORY MALE QUARTETTE This group is known as the Victory High School Male Quartette. It is composed of four hoys from the Boys' Cllee Club. The personnel is: First Tenor, Millard McCloud; Second Tenor. Harry Koontz; Baritone, Henry Gillispie: and Bass, Corbin Hannah. The quartette has taken part in the concerts and Operetta. It hopes to make several other appearances this year. Mr. E. Clyde Beckett is pianist and director. —Corbin Hannah, '29. KIKTY-NINK ’i [97ie Victory Jma! I9Z9 ENTRE NOUS CLUB Flower—Poppy Colors—Pink and Blue Motto—Tout Bien on Rien President................................Horace Rice Vice President.......................Carmen Quinaut Secretaire et Tresorier................Eleanor Lyons Gardien...................................Gail White Advisor..................................Miss Harper The Entre Nous Club was organized in the year 1928-1929. for the first time with Miss Harper as its advisor. ()ne of the projects of this club is sponsoring a lost and found bureau for the benefit of the school. The purpose for which this club was organized is to gain a keener appreciation of French life and customs. —Horace Rice, ’31. SIXTY The Vtctorj Zlma! ■ ■ • TRIANGLE BLUE CLUB The Triangle Blue Club was organized last fall by the new . W. C. A. secretary, Miss Janice Peck. The club chose as its sponsors Miss Furbee and Mrs. Upton. Officers for the first semester were elected by the girls, Dorothy Upton, President; Frances McGuirk. Vice President: Alma Haller. Secretary; and Mary McGarvey, Treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester under the new leadership of Miss Helen Watson officers were chosen: Mary McGtyrvey. President; Maxine Bever, Secretary. The Girl Reserve Club has bad a very successful year. We have aimed towards reverence, knowledge and sociability. Our greatest goal has been to live up to our code and l e true Girl Reserves. —Dorothy Upton. ’31. SIXTY-ONE Victory Jmal I9Z9 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was organized in the early part of the school year, with about forty active members. Miss Genevieve Stewart was named as our advisor and the following officers were elected: President.........................................Gladys Chandler Vice President .............Mildred Bussey Secretary.. Esther Smith I reasurer. Lena Capicola Assistant ............... .Man Summers .Many interesting and enjoyable social events were held within the club, including. Covered dish supers, A team for new students, who returned the favor, hood Demonstrations, A St. Patricks Faculty Tea. and home decorating programs. The Club also visited places of interest around Clarksburg such as the ice cream plant and other manufacturing places. Along with the social side of the Club the girls have aimed to master the fundamentals of Homemaking, which they will he able to apply in later life. —Gladys Chandler, '29. SIXTY-TWO Victory Jma! I9Z9 IB “PLUS ULTRA” CLUB This is the second year for the ‘‘Plus Ultra club. Second and third year students are eligible if they have a grade of 83 per cent or above. The motto is “Possumus quea posse videmur (We can because we think we can). 'I he officers are: Consul............................................Cornelia Ladwig Pro-Consul..............................Martha Zeotowsky Praeter.................................... Billy Powell Aedile.......................................Mary F. Gocke Quaestor................................. Bernard Sullivan The members are: A vice Findley, Cornelia Ladwig, Lena Fitzpatrick. Gene- vieve Monti, Justin Carr. Billy Powell. Carrol Swindler, Arthur Floriana, Mabel Rucker, Mary F. Gocke. Martha Ziotowsky, Edith McOlvin, Esther Smith, Vernon James, Bernard Sullivan, Lillian Pfredihirt. Harry Morrison. Dorothy Upton, Mildred Carr. Lugre Oliver. Evelyn Clifton. S1XTY-THKKK - V----- Victory Jma! I9Z9 VICTORY DEBATING CLUB The Victory Debating Club was organized on December 7. 1928. At this meeting, a motion to meet each Friday afternoon at three o’clock was passed. The following officers were elected. Corbin Hannah, President: Harry Koontz, Vice President: Clifford Summers. Secretary and Treasurer. Every Friday evening two debates are given, one humorous, and one serious. There are about twenty members in the club. Corbin Hannah. David Nuzum and Hal Harper are working on the question for the District meet. We have great hopes of winning this year as we have practically all of the last year's contestants. We lost by only a small margin last year. SIXTY-FOUR BECKETT CHORAL CLUB The Beckett Choral Club was reorganized at the beginning of the year, under the direction of E. Clyde Beckett. They selected a new Club uniform carrying out the color combination of black and white. Forty-two members were enrolled. 'Phis work was made enjoyable since we had several programs to look forward to during the year. Our Fall concert was eagerly received by a large audience. The annual Operetta, entitled “Purple Towers. has shown what a club of this type can accomplish. Our spring concert was enjoyed by all present. The Club has joined the West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs. The contest this spring is to l e held at Morgantown, and the club has contributed five dollars toward the first prize. It is the desire of every member to carry off the state trophy this season. The following have served as officers of our organization for this term: President................................Mildred Bussey Vice President...................................Frances Gaines Secretary and Treasurer.......................Joy Lamb Librarian...........................................Anna Morgan Director...............................E. Clyde Beckett —Mildred Bussey. '29. SIXTY-FIVB VARSITY “V” CLUB This organization is made up of members who have made their Varsity “V”. These and only these are eligible to belong. It is the duty of the members to protect the honor of the club by preventing those froiri wearing the “V” who have not earned it. Each year the club selects the standard V, the color and type of sweater desired. We have a code of laws and each member is asked to enforce them and cooperate with the other members in as many ways as possible. All athletic problems are brought up and discussed after which action is taken upon each matter. The club is one of the most spirited organizations in school. —Edward Powell, ’29. SIXTY-SIX . - Victory J tml W9 J fe. i r— STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council in former years comprised the officers of the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes, hut this year a new system of student representation was adopted and representatives were elected from the various home rooms. The duties of the council are numerous, among them are the supervising of service, discipline, social training, conduct of campaigns, public functions, finance, and many miscellaneous functions. Some form of council such as this is very desirable because it approaches the real democracy in which we will live when we go out into life to work in cooperation with our fellow citizens in governing ourselves. The council members represent their home rooms in all matters and carry hack the decisions, results or preceedings of their meetings which are held regularly each Monday afternoon. The officers of the council are: Edward Powell. President; Edward Hood. Vice President; Vivian Davisson, Secretary; and Hilly Powell, Treasurer. —Vivian Davisson, '30. SIXTY-SEVEN VICTORY ANNUAL STAFF The Victory Annual is edited hy the Junior Class. This year we sincerely hope that the result of our efforts will prove in some measure worth while. The staff has worked willingly and diligently. We appreciate the cooperation of Mr. L. A. I'ratt. our advisor, and to him we give most of the credit for the success of.1 the “Victory Annual” for Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Nine. —Cornelia Ladwig, '30. SIXTY-KIUHT ______________ _____________________ Victory Jma! ROMANCING AT VICTORY In order not to lie too personal I shall call her. The Girl Who Dreamed of Romance.” She was a lovely young girl who attended Victory High School. As she did not live near the school she rode the street cars daily. One morning when The Girl Who Dreamed of Romance hoarded the street car she noticed that just opposite her was a handsome man. In fact he was so handsome that she could not keep her eyes off him. She also noticed that he was looking at her and smiling. Every morning and evening as she went to and from school he was on the car. The most surprising thing was that lie was always in the same place and was always smiling. She dreamed of him at night and instructed the folks at home to wake her an hour earlier so that she would have ample time to dress. One (lav The-Practical-Chum asked her if she was going out for lunch and if so to come along with her. But The-One-Who-Dreamed-of-Romance with a far away look in her eyes said: “Do you think so? “What lias ever come over you Dreamer? I ask you to come out to lunch with me and you say 'Do you think so?’ The idea! “Oh, excuse me Miss Practicality, but I was thinking of something else. Yes I will go with you. It seems to me that you always are here lately. grumbled The-Practical-Chum. That evening when The-One-Who-Dreamed-of-Romance retired she seemd to have an inexplissible feeling of dread, which warned her that something was going to happen. “But,” she said to herself, he was on the car this evening and was smiling just as brightly as ever. However, when she lay down that night she dreamed that something had separated them for she missed his smiling face in her dreams. She hoarded the car the next morning with her heart beating so loudly that she thought every student on the car could hear it for it seemed that everyone on the car turned their eyes toward her as she sank limply into her seat. Involuntarily her eyes drifted upward where the man usually sat to see if he was still there. But lo! What is this? In place of his smiling face appeared this: “USE LIFEBUOY HEALTH SOAP.” —Lillian Pherdehirt, ’30. SIXTY-NINK [The VictoryJma! I9Z9 j THE SHOW I he old man walked slowly up the street. He had a long flowing heard which he occasionaly stroked with one gaunt hand. His ratty hair, grav hair hung all around his old wrinkled face. His ill-fitting clothes hung on his bony stooped frame. He had a quid of tobacco in his jaw; his mouth o] ened at intervals to emit the tobacco juice. On one side of him was a tall building. He stopped and looked at it from top to bottom. ‘‘Moose Home”, he carefully spelled out as he noticed them above the door. “Now. he said. I wonder how in the Sam Hill they can keep Moose in thar?” He leaned on his cane, and stood mumbling to himself about the oddities of the place. At last he moved slowly on up the street. As he came to another street he saw a small building with the words “Stock Exchange” on the window. “Well. was his only comment, “that's a pretty darn small place to keep stock in!” As he hobbled on he saw a sign on a door—“Lions' Club,” he thought to himself that it was a queer place for a Lion Club to be left—Not even a bar on the windows. He slowly meandered down one of the streets and up another, gazing about him, and taking in all of the sights. Here was a placard “The Order of Owls over the door. W ell, that s a darn queer; I don’t hear a sound except some ‘turn turn de de dum’ and I ain't never hee'rd an owl make that kind of a noise. he said, spitting thoughtfully. Maybe it's a new brand. At last he came to a well lighted show house, over which a flashing sign said Elks Show.” He surveyed the situation, thoughtfully. At last he decided to go in. He purchased a ticket, saying as he did so that it was too much to pay a dollar to see an Elk show. (He would have to go without food for1 his next meal but as he said seeing an Elk again would make up for it.) He followed the others in and went down the aisle to take a front seat. He gazed all around him, but could see nothing but people. I wonder where the Elks are.” he muttered. I guess they’ll get here purty soon. Gee, people sure are interested in Elks.” After sitting a while, he heard some music. A few girls, scantily clothed, came out and danced and sang. Some men came out and then they all came out. SEVKNTY Vidotfjmal 3 When he had experienced about an hour of this, the old man jumped up and shouted: “Whar is them Elks? I came in here, and paid a dollar to get in. to see Elks, and I’ve been here an hour, and ain’t seed an Elk. Whar are they?” A general uproar followed this speech. Enraged at this the old man shouted: Well I’ll go to see the Lions’ Club, admission is free there. He hobbled angrily out followed by a shout of laughter. —Cornelia Ladwig, ’30. THE HOWLING WIND Oh. listen to the howling wind Howling, whisking by the door. Like the starving wolf it howls Chilling all the people around. Rattling the windows on its way And oh. how nice it is to he Sitting by the blazing fire. Listening to the wind howl by. —John Fowler, 30. SEVENTY-ONK MY EPIC MAKING FLIGHT By An Unknown Aviatrix With mv two hel] ers who were going to fly with me on my flight to fame and fortune I made ready to set out in the gray blackness which preceeds the dawn. Everything was ready for my unheralded, non-stop flight from New York to the African W est Coast. My great, tri-motored monoplane, the Albatross was plentifully stocked with fuel. Plenty of delicious food was packed in a large lunch kit. for although we had planned to land near civilization, rough winds might drive 11s from our course. My great, gray, bird looked in that misty blackness, more than ever like its singular, lonely namesake. The thunderous propellers after 'receiving a swift turn roared and snarled as if impatient to he on their way, forgoing through the sky and braving the cold winds of the upper ‘atmosphere. At' the last moment 1 felt a fearful tug at my heart; I had slipped away so as not to be upset by tearful goodbyes. They make one unnaturally apprehensive, but this cold, cheerless leavetaking sort of got on my nerves. T thought to myself.‘you spineless idiot longing for the very thing you didn't want. Finally with a shrug of my shoulders I stepped inside and with a parting, thunderous roar we were off. It seemed almost unbelievable, but as we passed out over the harbor the 'faint light of the Statue of Lil erty. far below, sending forth my only farewell. I really was convinced. For many weary, monotonous, uneventful, hours we flew through a peaceful atmosphere. I alternately yawned, read and dozed. What thrill was there in this. Then! What caused that sickening lurch ? 1 rushed to the pilot’s cabin. He was frantically working the control levers. Through set teeth and pale tense lips lie informed me that we had run into an airpocket. and one of the controls had been snapped in the rush of conflicting currents of air. When our crippled plane finally lurched through this maelstrom, he told me to manage the plane as 1 est I could, merely keeping it at an even keel was all that could be done, with one of the controls broken. I hen that heroic fellow, with the help of the mechanic laboriously made that perilous journey back to the tail rudder and mended that broken wire. After that, all was serene, for a short, short time! The sun began to sink in golden splendor, behind the far off edge of that vast, measureless ocean. I casually admired it from my cabin window. Oh. but I would not be so casual in a few hours. About nine o’clock the next morning I began to get worried. We should have sighted land by six o'clock at least, and nowhere as far as the naked eye and even; the telescope could reach was there land. On questioning the pilot I noticed a furtive gleam of uneasiness in his eyes and was informed that ever since hitting that airpocket yesterday the compass had been SBVKNTY-TWO acting queerly. We only had gasoline enough to last another hour. When that was up if we had not reached land we sank to an unknown watery grave. By the time thirty minutes had passed and no land was in sight, our faces were pale, haggard, and drawn, with great heads of perspiration standing out on our foreheads. At the end of forty-five minutes the little Irish mechanic was praying. All at once the plane had a lurch—ah! We did not even have an hour to live. We had miscalculated. The plane l egan whirling downward with sickening velocity into a nose dive. Crash! We had hit the water. Slowly, fearfully, I opened my eyes, expecting I knew not what. Then fiercely and unbelievingly I rubbed mv eyes. I must be in heaven. But surely Heaven didn't look like this—I was in my own room at home, ridiculously sprawled on the floor clutching onto the side of the bed. My epic making flight had been a dream, my diz .ving nosedive from the sky. a short unceremonious fall from my soft bed. —Vivian Davisson, ’30. SEVENTY-THREE The Origin of the Constitution The purpose of this oration is to tell you something about the struggles and to trace the steady growth of ideas in bringing greater liberty to aJl English speaking people. King John was compelled to sign the Magna Charta in 1215. This charter is one of the most important documents, it provides that no taxes were to be levied without the consent of a National Council. It is said that justice was no longer to be sold, denied or delayed. It protected people who were accused of crimes. One of the fine things about it was that it granted to the poor people as well as the rich. In 1628, when the Puritans were making settlements in the vicinity of what is now Boston, there was another uprising in England and the Petition of Rights; the second great charter of English liberties was wrested from the king by the people. This document reaffirmed the rights granted by the Magna Charta and made some additions. Fifty years passed when in 1689, things became so bad again that the Bill of Rights, the third great declaration of English rights, had to be made in order to restore rights and liberties to the people. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4. 1776. This great document was written by Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The Declaration of Independence may be considered under five heads: First, we hold these truths to be self evident; that all men are created equal. Second, the Declaration states in detail a list of grievances that indicates how the king of Great Britain denied to the colonists one right after another. Third, the document next proceeds to explain how the colonists had sent petitions to the king only to have them answered bv repeated injuries. Fourth, the real declaration. Fifth, the pledge to stand by each other no matter what happens. On March 1, 1781 the Articles of Confederation were signed. The Articles of Confederation were little more than a written adjustment of matters of general welfare. The thirteen states keep the real powers in their own hands, purposely presenting a strong central government. No important act could be passed by the Congress unless it had the approval of nine states, and there were no executives of judicial departments. The increasing gravity of American affairs, the growing probability of disruption, gradually convinced the people of the states of the need of a more perfect union. A group of talented statesmen, led by Washington, Madison, Hamilton, and Franklin, worked unceasingly to the end, and in 1787 their labors were re- SEVENTY-FOUK te Victory JmI9 29 warded by the convention which met at Philadelphia in May and framed the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution is remarkable for its brevity and for the exactness of its language. Its original character justifies Gladstone, that it is “the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.” The Constitution is finally the oldest frame of government in the world today. All other modern states rest upon constitutions that are relatively recent and which embody revolutionary changes. In spite of the expansion of the United States since 1787 and the growth of the American people, the amendments to the Constitution have been few and have not altered its original character as the, first plan of the government. These amendments are nineteen. Thus was established a government of the people, by the people, for the people. This government is not perfect any more than the ] eople who made it were perfect. The ] eople must always continue to take an active, intelligent part in making our government what it ought to be. Government bv the ] eople of the United States will always lx as good voting Americans make it. It will be as bad as we allow it to become. —Joe Fernandez, ’30 SKVENTY-FIVE Victory Jmm! I9 29 DEDICATED TO VICTORY POETS A TAIL OF TERROR Have you ever heard of Ichabod Crane. Who rode at full s] eed down the lane, With the headless horseman on his trail They sped by like a winterv gale. Ichabod sawed upon the rein. As if he were a man insane. The horseman threw with all his might, A pumpkin at our hero bright. It hit him full upon the crown, And from his horse he tumbled down. The horseman vanished in the night. And Ichabod nearly died of fright. —Clifford Selden. TO A STAR Little star. I see you shining Silent, watching the night. Lovely, radiant in the darkness. Beaming tender rays of light. Lonely star, above the treetops. Send your warmth down to me, Rid your heart of all its trouble, From my sorrow set me free. Peaceful star, my guardian angel! Let me always he like thee. Safe from harm, and sin. and sadness. Helpful loving ever he. —Mary Martin. TO GRACE VANHORN 1 have a little thought of you. When I see. up by skies of blue A green pine tree, swept by the wind. Sharing her fragrance, as she bends. Giving her finest, just herself. Rich in goodness, friends her wealth. Others share this thought of mine. For say! Who doesn’t love a pine. SKVBNTY-SIX COACH CLYDE HUTSON SEVENTY-SEVEN Victory Jma! I9Z9 Victory 14 R. W. 6 Victory 0 Bridgeport 0 Victory 7 Wheeling 7 Victory 6 Shinnston 13 Victory 19 Salem 7 Victory 20 East Side 0 Victory . 41 Grafton 0 Victory 0 Buckhannon 7 Victory 43 YV. I 6 Victory 150 Opponents 46 Clyde Hutson, Coach Charle s Costilow, Manager SEVENTY-EIGHT EDWARD HOOD Ed was one of the veterans of the last year’s team. Having played three year’s, his knowledge and experience was a great aid to Victory. Ed was one of the smallest men of the team but his vigor and swiftness made up for all this. It will be hard to see you go Ed. EDMOND POWELL, Captain Edmond had the honor of being captain of the Victory team this year. Edmond played full and he was always in the way of his opponents who got through the lines. His speed and power sure aided Victory. He will be missed next year. BERNARD ASHCRAFT “Bun” has been a mainstay to the Varsity team for the past three years. He was hampered in his first year by a back injury. “Bun” is fast and has extensive football ability. He was captain of the eleven in 1927 and made a splendid leader. He will graduate in the spring and will bid fair for a berth on some college team, SEVENTY-NINE 3 The Victory J r stmH STANLEY JERANKO Smiling Jeranko was the pivot man of the team. He always got his man and was ready to help anyone who needed him. Stanley will graduate this year and will sure be missed next year. He made the all state second team. RAY RIFFLE Ray was a letter man last year and this year also. But lack of experience kept him from netting a regular position on the team. He was a lad to be depended upon when called into action. Ray will be with us again next year and by his qualifications his dreams of a football player will be realized. “Keep it up Ray.” BUR DINE CAUSSIN “Bird” started his football career at Victory in 1926. He was one of the fleetest and neatest players that Victory has produced. His great contribution to the success of the team was the interception of passes. He was shifted from end to blocking quarter this year and performed his duties splendidly. Victory will lose a valuable player when Burdine graduates in the spring. KIGHTY CREED POWELL Creed played his last football for Victory this year. He played tackle and his 180 pounds will be missed next year. He could always be counted on in a pinch. We all are sorry to see him leave. PAUL GAINES “Buck” hails from Summit Park Junior High. This was his first year at Victory. He did not play a flashy game but was steady and dependable at all times. He will be relied upon next year to help strengthen the Victory line. PAUL ANDERSON “Shike” played guard and he played a great game. Shike was light but he made up for this with fight. He will graduate this year and it will be hard to fill his shoes. He was on the Honorable Mention list. KIGHTY-ONK FRED GABRIEL “Chip” was sent as a representative from Zeising Junior High. Lack of experience kept him from netting a berth on the regular team. Chip is fast and hits the line hard. He has two more years at Victory and he will be depended upon to help strengthen the backfield in the next two years. HOWARD CHRISM AN “Criss,” a former W. I. student has filled a regular position on the team for two years. He could be seen above everyone else when receiving forward passes. He certainly filled his place well, for hardly a play came around end that he was not right there to get his man. He will be missed greatly by his graduation. MARVIN MURPHY Murphy came to us from Adamston Junior High. He first demonstrated his ability to play football in ’26. We might say he was “Jack of all Trades” for he was shifted from one position to another, but he filled each place honorably. He played guard this year and helped to make a line that was difficult to penetrate. His graduation will leave a vacancy that will be hard to fill. kk;hty-two |j5%? Victory Jmua! I9Z9 VIC TORY EDWARD POWELL Ebbie played tackle this year and was a bulwark of strength. He played hard and hit them hard. When he hit them they stayed hit. Ebbie made Honorable Mention this year. Ebbie graduates this year and will be missed next year. WILLIS McCLUNG “Puss” was one ot the letter men back from last year and could be called on in a pinch. He was one of our light men, but mad un for this in fight. Although not a regular player he was in most of the games. Willis will leave us this year and will be greatly missed. Good luck Willis. LOUIS FITTRO Slotz played on the wing position and played well. This is Slotz’s first year on the varsity but he played like an all American. He was elected Captain for 1929’s team. He is the only player on the first team that will be back. We hope to hear more from you next year. BIGHTY-TH REE CITY CHAMPS IS 28 MARCEL HUET, Cheerleader CHARLES COSTILOW. Manager It will be just as hard to fill Charles’ place as one of the players for he was a great help to the Coach in every way. Charles was always on the job and he had no regular hours but his work was never finished. He and his knowledge of manager will be greatly missed next year. HENRY I’KIMM, Cheerleader KKtHTY-KOUK 1928 FOOTBALL REVIEW 1928 When the fall training camp opened, there were eight veterans of the previous year missing. A difficult task confronted Coach Hutson in molding around the veterans that remained, a team which could successfully combat such opposition as R. W„ Bridgeport, Salem, Grafton, Shinnston, East Side, Buckhannon, and Washington Irving. Captain Edmond Powell, with the veterans, Ashcraft, Jeranko, Anderson, Crisman, Hood, Murphy, Ed. Powell, C. Powell. Caussin, McClung and the thirty candidates, totalled the roster the first day. On September the R. W. team bowed to the newly rejuvenated Victory 14-6. The next game with Bridgeport was a hard fought game and ended 0-0. The following Saturday the metal of the Victory team was tested to the limit when they met the strong Wheeling team. The game ended 7-7 after a hard fought battle. The following Friday Victory journeyed to Shinnston, and bowed to them after a hard and fierce game, 13-6. Salem was beaten by Victory by the score of 19-7. The following week the Victory team journeyed to Fairmont where they beat East Side by the score of 20-0. It was the cleanest and most sportsmanlike contest that had been played between the two schools in years, and it is a compliment to the rise of football in West Virginia. The next week the undefeated Grafton team came to foreign pastures and there met Victory. They fought hard but when the game ended the Victory team was on the long end. 41-0. Buckhannon was met the next Saturday. They took revenge for the defeat that was handed to them last vear. Victory bowed to Buckhannon by the score of 7-0. The last game was played at Gore Field with Victory vs. W. I. Victory surely took revenge for the defeat that W. I. pave them last season. The game ended with Victory on the offensive end 43-6. The game ended the career of ten of the regulars. The whole team starred for Victory. Allen, Cropp and Foliq played well for W. I. Justin Carr. ’30. EIGHTY-FIVE The Victory dmial I9Z9 m SEASON’S RECORD Victory .................. 20 R. W.... .19 Victory ...................25 Weston 23 ictorv ................. 19 Shinnston 32 Victory .................. 28 R. W...................... 10 Victory .................. 30 Buckhannon ............... 22 Victory ................. 32 Salem..................... 15 Victory ................ 22 W. 1...................... 26 Victory ............... 35 Bridgeport ............... 20 Victory .................. 20 Wheeling ................. 38 Victory .................. 21 Salem .................... 22 Victory .................. 45 Wellsburg ................ 24 Victory .................. 30 Weston ................... 31 Victory .................. 34 Buckhannon .25 Victory 17 Shinnston 36 Victory .................. 58 Bridge) ort 30 Victory 29 V. I. ) KIGHTY-SIX |5%? Victon Ztmal I9Z9 jfj 1929 Victory Basketball Review 1929 Starting off with only the loss of Captain Hines and Eakins by graduation, Coach Hutson started out to have another team to equal the records of the last year’s team. The first night of practice about 17 men were out to compete for places on the quintet. It was after two weeks of intensive training and drill that Coach Hutson cut his squad to ten men and on January 4th opened the season at home with Roosevelt Wilson and trounced them by the score of 20-19. The exhibition was anything but encouraging but at times the team showed it might get back to the old form of last year before the season was far gone. 'fhe following Tuesday Weston came romping in and they were sent back home smarting under defeat of 25-23. The following Friday the old rival, Shinns-ton was met on the Victory floor and Victory took their first count downward by the tune of 32-19. The next Tuesday Victory journeyed to Roosevelt Wilson and took them into camp for the second time of the year by the score of 28-16. The next game with Buckhannon showed that Victory was going and l eat Kraus’ team 30-20. Victory l eat Salem on January 22nd at Victory 35-15. The following Friday Victory journeyed to the Carmichael Auditorium to meet W. I., an old rival. This was Victory’s second count downward by the score of 26-22. The following Tuesday Victory beat Bridgeport by the score of 35-20. The next Friday Wheeling, the State Champion came to Victory and copped the bacon by the score of 30-28. Wheeling showed fine team work. The next game with Salem was a defeat for the home boys by the score of 22-21. Another team from the Ohio Valley. Wellsburg, came to Victory. But Victory took them into camp by the tune of 45-24. In probably the most thrilling game of the year the Victory boys lost to Weston in an extra period 31-29. Victory beat Buckhannon the second time by the score of 34-25. The next Friday Victory went to Shinnston and had another backfall in the hands of Jerry Blake’s boys 36-17. The highest score of the season was made by Hutson's boys against Bridgeport 58-30 on February 19. The next game with W. I. was the most hectic of the whole season. W. I. lost by the score of 29-17. ‘‘Ike’’ Law and Cebe Ross were the officials and they sure played their part well: calling about 23 fouls on lx th teams. In the sectional tournament Victory beat Bridgeport 23-11 and Lost Creek 34-10 but was defeated bv W. I. 28-20 in the semi-finals. Burdine won the forward post on the all tournament team. During the season Victory played 18 games and lost but 7. KIGHTY-SEVBN STATE TOURNAMENT Victory lost its first game at the State “Tourney to Montgomery 32-30. It was a very thrilling game and Victory sure played good ball. It was just hard luck that they lost. A TOAST Here's to the grand old Orange and Black And to the team that never turns hack: Here's to the boys that play the game. And win for them the victor’s name; Here's to the girls who with gladdening cheer. Helped to win throughout the year; Here’s to the Coach who shows us all. About the game of basketball. KIOHTY-KIOHT [The Victo “V' EDWARD HOOD, Guard “Ed’s” close guarding made possible the record of the 1929 Victory quint. When the ball gets in the home territory the road suddenly becomes rough and hard sailing because “Ed” mixes things up. “Ed” was a fast floor man as well as a good guard and time after time he slipped by the guard to pop the ball through the rim. FRED GABRIEL. Forward. Guard Fred, a player from Zeising Junior High has made the Varsity because of his ability to shoot and also to play a good floor game. When it comes to dribbling and long shots whiz goes the ball. Fred will be with us next year. EDWARD POWELL, Guard “Ebbie” plays the guard position and plays it well. He is good on offense as well as defense. He is a steady, consistent player. He was a scrappy player and unless closely watched he had a bad habit of shooting long field goals. “Ebbie” will leave us this year and he will be greatly missed. BliiHTY-NINE ■y7he Victory Jma! I9Z9 fEs LOUIS FITTRO, Forward “Slotz,” a Junior and this year being his first on the Varsity, played good ball. He was “Bird’s” running mate and also was a scoring ace. “Slotz” was a scrappy player. He will be with us next year and we will hear more from him then. HORACE RICE, Forward “Pat” was a sub and he was called upon many times in pinches. He is a good shot and also an aggressive player. He will be with us next year. We expect great things next year, “Pat.” BURDINE CAUSSIN, Forward “Bird” was one of the scoring aces on the team and when points were needed he could be depended upon to produce them. “Bird’s” versatility on a court was well known to the opposing five and despite his being closely watched he had his best year in Victory. His floor work showed great improvement and he was a dangerous scorer from any part of the floor. “Bird’s” place will be hard to fill next year. NINETY SAM CLINGAN, Center Sam, after a lay-off of two years, came back to Victory to play basketball. Sam was noted for his aggressiveness and fighting spirit. He earned a place on the Varsity and kept the pep and spirit of the team going when things looked blue for Victory. He is a married man now and will not be with us next year. STANLEY JERANKO, Center Jeranko, as he is called .deserves a lot of credit this year because of his fighting spirit which kept the team going. Stanley was called upon at the State Tourney and he performed well. Stanley graduates this year. Good luck. EDMUND POWELL ‘‘Ed,” as he is called by his classmates, resembles the all-American of former years. “Ed” was a veteran of last year’s team and he played his best game this year at the State “Tourney” against Montgomery. “Ed” is a fast player and he also drops the ball in the basket. He leaves us this year and will be greatly missed. MARY CLINGAN, Cheerleader NINETY-ONE Victor dmual I9Z9 '■y' CLYDE HUTSON, Coach Coach Clyde Hutson has been at Victory for two years and he has made a way into the hearts of many of Victory fans. This year Coach has produced a team in football that lost only two games, and in basketball his team lost only six games. His work is greatly appreciated and here’s hoping he puts out a better team next year. JOHN MARRA, Guard John came to Victory from Zeising with his mate Fred Gabriel. He made his letter this year by hard fighting and his habit of shooting the ball. John will be with us next year and we expect great things from him. CHARLES COSTILOW, Manager Charles has been one of our loyal members for he has stayed late and early to do the work. If it was not for Charles, Victory would not had such a successful year. It will be hard to get a manager next year that will take care of the team as Charles did. He was greatly aided by John Findley. Miss Bailey’s Home Room, Basketball Champions. NINETY-TWO 1929 Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory Victory RESERVE SCHEDULE 1929 15 Roosevelt Wilson............ 11 26 Weston ...................... 15 19 Shinnston 7 12 Roosevelt Wilson .... 14 14 N. V. Collegians ........... 15 19 V. Collegians ........... 10 23 Mohawks...................... 20 11 Zeising..................... 19 13 Weston ................... 14 13 Shinnston ............... 11 19 Seniors .................... 14 30 Bridgeport .................. 20 19 Bridgejiort................. 10 233 Opponents ..... 180 LINEUP Powell ..... Floriatia B rummage Crissman Scott ..... Forward Forward . Cenetr Guard Guard Coach. Farrington NINETY-THREE VICTORY RESERVES The Victory Reserves came out on top this year with nine wins in thirteen starts. ()wing to the good coaching of Mr. Farrington and hard work of the squad the Reserves developed into a strong team. I Maying and defeating some of the strongest teams in the Valley, the team came up to the standard of the other Reserve teams of Victory. One of the most outstanding victories of the season was the defeating of the strong Mohawks by a score of 23 to 20 in a hard fought and well-played game. The team consists of the following members. Powell, Floriana, Carr, Gould and Insani, Forwards. Brummage, Lepon and Charles. Centers. Crissman, Scott, Swindler. Gaines. Goff and Griffith, Guards. Farrington, Coach. OUR BASEBALL OUTLOOK The baseball team of 1028 was somewhat of a success. This was our first team at Victory since 1923. Last year Victory played nine games and won six. The coaching was difficult for Hutson because the entire squad was made up of green material, hut by his hard work and good coaching the boys were rounded into a strong team. In the 28 season the boys showed ability with the hat and in the field, but were Periodic in their play. For our present year our outlook is bright and many old faces will be seen in uniform at the field. Good luck to the coach and the team. Here’s hoping we are valley champions. —Carr and Scott, ’30. NINETY-FOUR PRINTED IN PRANCE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Sept. 10—School started. Sept. 14—Classes organized. Sept. 21—Old King Football takes up reign. Victory 14—R. W. 7. OCTOBER Oct. 5—We held ’em. Victory 7—Wheeling 7. Oct. 19—We hit our stride. Victory 19—Salem 7. Oct. 22—Hallowe’en party given by Juniors. Oct. 23—District teachers’ Hallowe’en party. Oct. 24—Seniors’ Hallowe’en party. NOVEMBER Nov. 3—Victory blows over Grafton 41—0. Nov. 24—Victory SWAMPS W. I. 43—6. Nov. 26—Miss Minter’s lesson plans go up in smoke. DECEMBER Dec. 13—Football banquet. “Oh! for the eats.” Dec. 18—Basketball practice starts. Dec. 21—Christmas program in hands of Seniors, Oh! look at Santa Claus. JANUARY Jan. 1—Happy New Year, Hurrah! One extra week of vacation because of “Flu.” Jan. 4—Basketball. Victory defeats R. W. 20— 19. jan. g—Weston at Victory. Won another close one 25-23. Jan. 11—Shinnston at Victory. Our first defeat. Jan. 18—Buckhannon at Victory. A good game for us, 30—22. Jan. 22—Salem at Victory. Fittro runs wild. Another win. Jan. 25—W. I. vs. Victory, 26 to 22. A tough one to lose. FOOT BALL— ! |--------Versus-— VICTORY sar qy JbL,2:3QBt T9C-9 JcroRy -J STUOervrsJj [C TJL CttOMJismsHiP 1 NINETY-FIVE Victory Jma! FEBRUARY Feb. 1—Wheeling at Victory. We lost to a team that certainly looks like the third best in the U. S. Feb. 6—Miss Furbee’s home room installs a fire-place in the ice-less refrigerator. Feb. 8—Victory swamps Wellsburg, 43—24. Feb. 13—Senior Class party. “WHOOPEE.” Feb. Is—Victory smashes Bridgeport, 58-33. Feb. 23—VICTORY SWAMPS W. I. Feb. 28—Good Posture week. Feb. 23—Junior Class Play, “The Whole Town’s Talking.” Everybody enjoyed it. Feb. 27—Miss Minter loses fountain pen. Feb. 28—Senior Class Circus. MARCH Mar. 1—Sectional Tourney is here. Victory defeats Bridgeport in opening round. Mar. 2—Victory defeats Lost Creek in Trifinals. W. I. defeats Victory in Semi-finals. Mar. 4—Blue because of defeat in Tourney. Mar. 8—Mr. Boyles observed a dancing class in Morgantown. Mar. 12—“Educatin’’ Mary, playlet given by Friendship Club. Mar. 13—Oratorical Contest for County Championship. “Spick” gets second. Mar. 14—Team leaves for State Tournament at Buckhannon. Mar. 18—Miss Minter’s constant cry, “O, for my lesson plans and fountain pen.” APRIL Apr. 16—Operetta. Apr. 26—Bookkeeping Contest begins. Apr. 27—Typewriting Contest begins. MAY May 4—Biology trip to Pittsburgh. May 10—Junior Senior banquet. May 17—Senior Play. May 26—Baccalaureate. May 28—Commencement. May 30—Seniors leave for Washington. NINETY-SIX The Victorj Amal I9Z9 SMILES “FUDGE Beneath her feet a trace of sleet Alas, she seemed to slip. She tried to stop, she fell kerflop We heard a startling rip, A saint might cuss and make a fuss. By righteous anger stirred. But. Oh, to think, a maiden pink. Would use that awful word. Little seven year old Janies came home from school the first day with a determined look upon his face. He was decided on one point. “Mother,” he cried. “I’m going to quit school and he a teacher!” “Why James,” said his mother, laughing, “how can you? You don’t know enough.” “Don’t know enough,” he exclaimed. “You don't have to know anything! All you have to do is ask questions.” UNREASONABLE A noted financier was taken seriously ill at 90 years of age and felt that his end was drawing near. “Nonsense.” said his doctor, “the Lord isn't going to take you until you’ve passed the hundred mark. No. my friend, said the aged banker, That wouldn't he good finance. Why should the Lord wait until 1 reach par when he can pick me up at 90?” Vernon James—“My goodness! Here's another chap swum the English Channel.” Bernard Sullivan—“What for? Has England gone dry? “Oh. doctor. I'm so very queer. She cried. “Wlmt shall I do I feel hardly wish to live. So I thought I'd send for you. The final test of sportsmanship is to hit a cop with your flivver and not run. Teacher—“Come here Mary. This essay of yours on ‘Our Dog’ is word for word the same as your brother’s. Vaughn— Sure, it’s the same dog. Billy (who caught his father kissing the maid)-- Whatcha doin’ Dad, kissing the maid?” Powell— Bring me mv glasses son. I thought it was your mother. NINETY-SEVEN IMMUNE Burdine—“C'nion kitl! (iimnie a kiss. Esther—“()h, no, I have trepidations.” Burdine—“Aw, that's all right. I'm vaccinated.” MUST ALL HAVE THEM Mr. Kelly— Have you seen one of those instruments which can tell when a man is lying?” Coach (excited)— See one: I married one!” Edmund Powell—“Gimme a pencil.” Edward Powell—“Hard or soft.” Edmund— Soft. I'm writing to my girl.” Reto Poling (bored)—“Well what shall we do this evening?” Merle—“Let’s think hard—” Reta—“No. let’s do something you can do too!” Miss Harper had gone to Europe for her health. “How did you lose your health?” she was asked. “Earning the money to take the trip,” she sadlv replied. Messing on thee little dame— llarcback girl with knees the same. II itli rolled down silken hose. . Inti tliy short transparent clothes. With thy red lips reddened more, Smeared with lipstick from the store, II itli tliy makeup on thy face. And thy bobbed hair's jaunty grace From my heart I gk’C thee joy— I m glad that was born a boy! SOMEBODY'S ERROR Guest— Who is that frumpish-looking woman over there? Hutson—“Why. that's my wife.” Guest—“()h. I all. er I—-beg your pardon sir. It's my mistake.” Hutson—“No, it's mine.” “Why do you go with Jack: lie's a had egg. “I m afraid to drop him. 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Too much, haven’t you got something cheaper?” Clerk—“How about a nail ?” Coal District Schools Are Kept Bright and Clean By Using JOHNSON’S PAINTS AND VARNISHES For Sale By LEE PARR HARDWARE CO. 434 West Pike Street CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA DAILY BURTON TYPWRITERCO. i 216-217 Professional Bldg. j Compliments of RECREATION ! (A PAIR OF OLD GRADS) j ____ j Distributors for I I ! Woodstock Typewriters [ PHONE 3444 j D. J. WALTERS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone 1289 1500 Hamil Avenue We give a kind word and a broad smile with each Purchase CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA AND AIN'T NOBODY HOME A mountain school teacher corrected a hoy who said: “I ain’t gwine thar.” “That’s no way to talk. Listen: “I am not going there: thou art not going there: he is not going there; we are not going there; you are not going there. Do you get the idea? “Yessur. They ain't nohody gwine!’’ I NORTHSIDE PHARMACY BETTER SERVICE Phone 3368 1224 Nineteenth St. Clarksburg, W. Va. Prescriptions Delivered After All the Purpose of Life is LIVING! PALACE FURNITURE COMPANY j “West Virginia’s Dominant Furniture Store” j Mr. Farrington (In Math. Class) —“How far were you from the correct answer? Ed. Hood—“Two seats. Phone 3247 P. M. LONG SON, INC. Established 1896 221 S. Third Street K. of P. Bldg. FIRE AUTOMOBILE CASUALTY INSURANCE BONDS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I “The Service That Satisfies” + t COOK’S RESTAURANT Compliments Serving Food You Can Eat — of a FRIEND WHERE YOU GET THE GOOD PIES PLENTY ROOM Fourth Street A rather stout lady was looking at a small thoroughfare, uncertain of the permission of its use for pedestrians. Approaching a man standing close by, she asked: “Do vou think 1 will he able to go Across from Opera House through there?” 1 should think you will.” he replied. “A ten-ton truck just went , through.” t Buy at ANDERSON’S 1 SKIP S PLACE The State’s Largest Restaurant A Confectionary Where You Get 1 Your Money’s Worth in the [ i Best of 1 WHERE ALL THE YOUNG CANDY SANDWICHES PEOPLE DINE ICE CREAM 1 1 SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC. 1 I I I I I + 1432 West Pike Street F. H. Johnson, Mgr. Soph— I am looking for a soft course.” Senior—“Have you thought about rubber band manufacturing?” FOOL THE SUN ----- Let Us Make Your Awnings to j Fit Your Home or Store NEW 1929 WALL PAPER HOFFMAN’S AWNING DRAPERY SERVICE TONTINE i The Washable Window Shade 438 West Pike St. PHONE 2985 Next to Robinson Grand Theater ___________________________ THE PEOPLE’S FVRMTVRE STORE “We Turn a House Into a Home” 134-136 S. Third St. I I I I I I I I I I I ! i j • i i i i i CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Father Time waits for no one: but he can’t take your photograph of today along. Have the endearing charm of childhood perpetuated in a photograph! SAYRE STUDIO CLARKSBURG SALEM MANNINGTON Photographs Live Forever—Photographs Tell the Tale Remington Rand Business Service, Inc. TYPEWRITERS AND ADDING MACHINES L. A. Huffman Tel. 2432 l(i-18 Arcade Bldg. Clarksburg, W. Va. SALEM COLLEGE SALEM, WEST VIRGINIA ------- I ) The best place for I Victory High School j graduates to secure a j college education. j _____ i ! For Catalog and Other Information Write | S. ORESTES BOND, j President i—•—. 4 ■+ I EQUIPMENT COUNTS! I Games are won and lost thru poor equipment but Victory to the best of our knowledge has never lost on this j account. Coach Hutson and Principal Upton are two reasons • and we are the third. They select it and we furnish it. It’s ( hard to beat a combination like that. ) ! “Win with Our Equipment” j i ------ i THE SPORT SHOP i i Mike” Leatherwood. Mgr. Clarksburg. W. Va. + I HARTLAND PLANING ! MILL CO. Lumber and Builders’ i i Supplies ] 1 i i 715 West Pike Street PHONES 454-455 Clarksburg, W. Va. SOMEBODY'S EH HOB (iuest—“Who is that frumpish looking woman over there? Hutson— Why, that's my wife. Guest—“Oh, I ah. er I beg your pardon, sir. It's my mistake.” Hutson— No. it’s mine.” I i i — I Mr. Fittro—“There is nothing ! worse than to he old and bent.” Louis—“Yes. there is Dad. Mr. Fittro—“What? Louis— To he young and broke.” ! FRANZ BURKA “IN WEARABLES AS IN SPORTS WE LEAD” Striving Constantly to Improve Your Service The rendering of adequate and dependable electric light and power and transportation services for communities in Northern West Virginia is only a part of this company’s responsibility to the public. We strive ever to improve our services and make them more useful for home and industry. Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company Fraternity, College and Class Jewelry COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVITATIONS JEWELER TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers ATTLEBORO, MASS. —AND— I ! j Cigars Sandwiches Soft Drinks i I Pocket Billiards Cigarettes Novelties Pie DIAMOND ICE CREAM I I I i ! Tobacco i Cake Candy | i i Anything in the Quick Lunch Line quickly, cleanly, carefully and tastefully prepared! FIRST CLASS BILLIARD EQUIPMENT 1426 West Pike Street Clarksburg, W. Va. I ¥ Compliments of Soph —“Say, Freshie ain't your pants out of press?” Fresh—“Yes, I wore them out in the rain last spring and it took all the press out of them.” SAM’S SHOE SHOP 1432' 2 W. Pike St. Adamston, W. Va. IS REFRESH YOURSELF i l Drink IN BOTTLES COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS j ! | Fifth and Werniger St. Clarksburg, W. Va. FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN. SALT, ! FERTILIZER AND GRASS SEED This Ticket is a Reminder That You Can Purchase PRATT’S POULTRY FEEDS AND MORMILK AND BEATSALL DAIRY FEEDS of WEST END FEED COMPANY PHONE 160 97-99 Milford St. CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Burdine Caussin—‘‘I'm going to steal a kiss.” Esther Smith— Let the crime wave begin.” BARNES WHITE ELECTRIC CO. 903 W. Pike St. Auto Electric Service Strom berg Carborators Love Joy Shock Absorbers Prest-O-Lite Storage Batteries RCA Radiolas PHONE 3147 VICTORY RESTAURANT and POCKET BILLIARDS Frank P. McShaffrey, Prop. 1622 West Pike St. Clarksburg. W. Va. SPEED —t POWER Cream of Wheat Flour WADE AUTOMOBILE CO. | Made from Nature’s choicest spring Wheat Ford j +— FLEXIBILITY CONTROL IN TRAFFIC THE STANDARD MILLING CO. f, W. Va. Clarksburg, The Outstanding Chevrolet of Chevrolet History Jor Economical Transportation A SIX IN THE PRICE RANGE OF A FOUR CARRIER CHEVROLET CO. i ••+ � 771-75 West Pike Street i SALES AND SERVICE i i i TYPEWRITERS FOR RENT Special Rates to Students The New Underwood Portable is on sale at the J Underwood Offices in the Principal Cities j “It’s More Than a Portable; j 1 It’s an Underwood” UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO. PHONE 2609 I 302 Professional Bldg. Clarksburg, W. Va. i|m j s ' j Mr. Brown—“Janet doesn’t it Compliments thrill you to know you're soon to become my bride?” 0f ! j Miss McCarl (Downcasted)— j Usually.” ADAMSTON i j i DRUG CO. j 1 1 j Distributors of j Crosley Radios i j i i Adamston. W. Va. i ! A. S. CHEESMAN The Paint Store Corner Second Main Sts. SUN PROOF-VELUMINA WATER SPAR VARNISHES •f June Bride— I would like to buy an easy chair, for my husband.” Salesman—“Morris ?” June Bride—“No, Clarence. MARY IS NEAT Mary had a little skirt, So neat, so bright, so airy; It never shows a speck of dirt, But it surely does show Mary. j EETCII AND CARRY The man who has ideas is above the common raut; | But ideas bring nothing, • Unles they are carried out. SHINGLETON BROS. (WHOLESALE) Feeds and Fruits Clarksburg West Va. “Snappy Service for Busy Buyers” Rainbow Creamery Butter Purity Margarine Eagle Macaroni Globe Feeds Blue Goose Fruits HE FLUNKED Y Patronize Our A dvertisers! It is only through our advertisers that this Year Book is made possible. Miss Minter states that the following incident happened in her own class. A history pupil was writing a test. At the top of the paper appeared: “Lord God of Hosts, he with me yet. lest 1 forget, Jest I forget.” At the close of the paper he wrote —“Lord God of Hosts was with me not. for I forgot, for I forgot.” He (Caressing her) — “Darling—” She—“What do you think you are? An osteopath?” HART PRODUCE AND CANDY CO. (Wholesale) FRUITS AND PRODUCE Manufacturing and Jobbing CONFECTIONER Distributors of THE FAMOUS VICTOR BUTTER Established 1N99 11 Pool and Hilliard Tables II Cigars Soda +------------ A big accident happened in Clarksburg November 24th. VICTORY beat W. I. 43-6. (Atta Boy Victory.) + ! Clarksburg Wholesale Company (Wholesale) I I GROCERIES FEED PRODUCE I Distributors RED WING AND OCCIDENT FLOUR MORNING CUP COFFEE | BLUE LABEL CANNED GOODS 213 W. Pike Street PHONE 800 f ROBERT’S HARDWARE COMPANY One of 6300 Winchester Stores “No Other Concern Sells the Same Goods for Less Money” Meet at the i CANDYLAND i i Home of the Pure SWEETS! FOX PRINTING COMPANY Salem, W. Va. Commercial and Fine Printing t Gold Seal and Sterling TWO DEPENDABLE PRODUCTS ! When you use Gold Seal, Gasoline j and Sterling Motor Oil you know you are getting the utmost in dependable performance from your j car — and getting it with maximum protection for your engine. I Gold Seal Gasoline, distinctively i a POWER fuel, and Sterling Mo-• tor Oil, a paraffin base lubricant, I are endorsed by hundreds of thou-j sands of motorists. I ! ____________________ j Sold and Distributed by Appaline Oil Company i 4 24 Hour Service PHONE 63-R WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE SUMMER TERM Begins June 3 and 10 OUR FALL TERM Opens Sept. 3 Prospective students eager for a trained business career, will find it of particular advantage to start with the opening of Fall classes. It is equally important to register early before our class quotas become filled. Now is the time to come here and consult with us on the selection of courses. Office open each day for registration. Phone 2150. WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE T. B. Cain, President Clarksburg West Virginia “Trained Effort Forges Ahead” Compliments of THE CLARKSBURG TRUST COMPANY t j WE INVITE YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT i _____ i ! WEST VIRGINIA ! BANK ] | Corner Pike and Fourth Sts. Where Everybody Receives a Welcome I + BUILD- Everything whether it is a building or a success must have a solid foundation if it is to stand. Men who succeed start early to build a base by regularly saving money—in this way they build solidly. THE EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK Resources $7,000,000.00 Main and Fourth Sts. Clarksburg, W. Va. PLENTY OF INTEREST If you have a Savings Account at this bank you get 4% interest Plus The interest you take in watching your account grow And Our interest in helping you at all times and in every way that we can. The Lowndes Savings Bank Trust Co. CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA IMPERIAL ICE CREAM CO. i i ( VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME LAMB’S MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FANCY GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE For Service and Quality PHONE 1872 1624 W. Pike St. Clarksburg. W. Va. Compliments of ' W. G. MERRELLS FERGUSON-MERRELLS CORPORATION Ogden Rldg. Phone 2685 Clarksburg, W. Va. INVITATIONS AND CARDS for Senior Class of 1929 manufactured by us MEMBER: The Association of Jewelers, Engravers and Stationers to Schools and Colleges STRAND BILLIARD HALL Chief Place of Amusement Cigars Soda Fountain +• VICTORY ANNUAL— WAS PRINTED AND BOUND In One of West Virginia’s Largest and Most Completely Equipped Printing Plants, Where Better Quality PRINTING RULING BINDING ENGRAVING Is Obtained at Prices That Are Quite Within the Bounds of Reason A Phone Call Will Bring a Representative with Full Information That May Prove Valuable to You. CLARKSBURG PUBLISHING CO Phone 3300 — Exponent-Telegram Bldg. Quality Service Assistance The Engravings In This Book Were Made By INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING CO. School Annual Engravers INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS