Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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History SEPTEMBER 8, 1937 577 students in Victory now with the 253 boost we green sophomores gave to them. We had all the classes beaten by 77—Maybe we’re green but we’ve got the rest outnumbered. The sophomores are changing everything—teachers and all—four new ones arrived along with us, Brummage, Sobak, Martin, and Showalter. There is also a rumor that the office girl is a new one—Pauline Elbon by name. OCTOBER 1, 1937 Mr. Ash resigned. That certainly was a bombshell. Miss Bailey will take his place and we will have the only woman principal in the county. Jules Langlett certainly is a cute one—Too bad I didn’t get in on the ground floor with him at Adamston Jr. High. Another Toothman appeared in English class today. This one’s first handle is Lee—and already. Marjorie Bell has her eye on him. OCTOBER 15, 1937 Maybe we’re not green but we must be dumb. Only five of our lot made the first honor roll— and I was not one of them. They are Marjorie Bell, Lorraine DiSalvo, Mary Jane Walsh, Leslie Carpenter and Kenneth Swiger. Class election today—Lee Toothman was elected president, Jules Langlett, vice president, and Rosalie Duarte, secretary-treasurer.- Thespians have also recognized some of our crew and pledged Irene DeBock, Betty Lee Moore, Jenny Ferrise and Roger Martino. The Victory gridiron of 1937-38 should have an all-state team with all the new material as John Meranda, Tasso Lambrow, Ralph Newlon, Pete Rome. John Tiano, Jim Mihaliak. NOVEMBER 10, 1937 Sophomore girls are doing all right—they won the softball tourney—November 8 by defeating the Seniors 6-4. DECEMBER 1, 1937 Martha Swiger and Wanda Ross vowed with Teresa Straface that their names would never appear in the Optic Nerve. They were wrong, however. Will some one ever ask Foster Sinnett and Dorothea Wyatt to do the snake dance? DECEMBER 17, 1937 The Girls’ Athletic Association under the supervision of Miss Autin, recently organized, has a membership of 75—mostly sophomores. Seventeen Sophomores made the honor roll this time—quite a jump from 5 to 17. Keep up the good work. JANUARY 27, 1938 Our favorite song, the “Dipsy Doodle” reminds us of Jules Moore and Paul Gillespie reminds us of “Laugh Your Way Through Life.” Sophomores are coming up all the time—29 made the honor roll this time. (HISTORY CONTINU1 FEBRUARY, 1938 That tall sophomore Jim Mihaliak is certainly an asset to the Eagle scorers—He can drop them in the basket. Marjorie Bell is known as the biggest bluff girl and best student supporter and Charlotte Lculi-ette the best-natured girl. At least a few of the rank are known around here. MARCH 22, 1938 Eugene Coulson awoke in Biology class today, decided it was interesting and will confine his naps to other classes hereafter. APRIL 3, 1938 “Cleopas” a dramatic interpretation in life in Jerusalem at the time of the Ascension, will be presented by the sophomores Thursday, April 16. The characters will be enacted by Lee Toothman, Mary Jane Walsh, Scott Nelson, and Lucille McBee. Lee Toothman was star salesman of the magazine subscriptions with Marjorie Bell coming second with 10 and then Harold Robinson with eight. P. S.—Honor Roll again. Totals sophs. 25; is it getting you down. Grace Willison initiated into Thespians March 22. Keep up the good work, Gracie. OCTOBER 8, 1938 Juanita Sumpter is still going strong for Bob Cox. Pauline Bennett and Ervin Parternak enjoy each others company. Sam Veltri is interested in Elva Vincent. NOVEMBER 23, 1938 The juniors presented the annual Thanksgiving Play—“A Psalm of Thanksgiving,” today. Lucille McBee, Scott Nelson, Kenneth Swiger and Mary Grant will portray the characters. John Tiano, Jules Langlett and Kenneth Swiger were interviewed in the Who’s Who this month. DECEMBER 10, 1938 What a parade in Miss Barnett’s junior English room. It is very attractive. Those booklets look like gallant soldiers. JANUARY 28 1939 Junior students are busy writing essays on “What I Owe America and What America Owes Me” or New Frontiers for American Youth.” They hope to have a chance in the annual American Youth Forum Contest. Jack Hurley and Winifred McKinney are keeping dates lately. It is unlucky to have a black cat cross your path—but only if you are a mouse. Anne Janicak and Don Evans look serious. Tasso Lambrow is alternating between a certain “Lady in Red” and Mary Lou Chaplin. D ON NEXT PAGE)

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OPEN SESAME Pettrey’s A STEP AHEAD Shoes and Hosiery NOW Is the Time for LONG’S Donuts and Bread SAYRE PORTRAITS Are Portraits that please. We invite you to come into our Studio Sayre Studio Fourth Street Clarksburg I have here in my hands perhaps the most coveted treasure of Victory High School. This key opens to seniors vast traditional practices and privileges envied by all lower classmates. First of all, once in possession of this key retainers have exclusive right to the use of the front door. This privilege does not always remain unchallenged, however. Frequently the front steps present a more immaculate appearance due to efforts of some underclassman who heedlessly thought to crash the sacred portal. In the realm of knowledge there is not much that this key does not make seniors heirs to. In Room 404 alone, they are graciously permitted to use reams of notebook paper and tanks of midnight oil and to receive in return brackets of red ink. Contracts thus constructed, if spread out would camouflage the whole of Scandinavia (and perhaps do more good there). For a whole year the Class of 1940 has been in possession of this “open sesame”. It is bright from constant use. There is not one scar to mar its bright surface. We feel sure that no other class has or will make as profitable use of it as has the Class of 1940. It is therefore, with reluctance that the Class of 1940 now gives into the possession of the Class of 1941 the key which entitles them to henseforth, for one year, unlock for themselves all the traditional senior privileges of Victory High School. They, in turn, are directed to hand down the same to the next class in due succession, in order that this key continue in unbroken sequence, the cherished possession of those who come after us. Compliments of QUAKER STATE OIL CO. STERLING DIVISION

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JANUARY 27, 1939 Jimmy Xenakis and Vera Monti who have been rather torrid of recent months are having heart trouble. Kenneth Swiger was recently voted the best all-round boy. The junior clasj. is going to contribute $150 to the senior contribution which is to be used for purchasing a motion picture machine and public add! ess system as an all-school project. APRIL 21, 1939 Flash—Junior-Senior prom is scheduled for May 12, I won’t miss that. I am glad we aren’t going to have a banquet this year. Kenneth Swiger. President of the Junior Class aided by John Tiano, end Ma jorie Bell issued the invitation in the form of a skit. APRIL 16, 1939 Six junior chemistry students—Lucille McBee. June Houillett, Juanita Sumpter. Naomi Yeager. Donald Lynch, and Monalee Crutchfield attended the eighth annual Chemistry Day Meet at Glen-ville today. All had a nice visit, even if it did rain dogs and cats all day long. MAY 18, 1939 Move-up day today. Kenneth Swiger received the key and now we can go in and out the front door. SEPTEMBER 10, 1939 Well we are Seniors and some of our most outstanding students are gene, among them Kenneth Swiger, Scott Nelson, Marjorie Bell. We certainly will miss them. SEPTEMBER 12, 1939 Charlotte Leuliette was elected head cheerleader today. Wind-baggy Lee Toothman was elected president cf the Senior class with John Tiano and Lyhle Gillenwater as Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively. Rosalie Duarte, Betty Cox, Melba Funk and Mary Capicola are our new band sponsors. We’ll see them September 20 with the band at the Victory-Elkins game. Veri Monti is traveling in Italy at present. She will be home soon, however. OCTOBER 14, 1939 Only 25 seniors made the Honor Roll for the frist six week period. It is the English contract. The Senior council in an unanimous agreement with the senior class appropriated money for payment of a hospital bill for a member of the athletic department—Pete Rome. The Senior class is always willing to help in time of troubles. NOVEMBER 9, 1939 Victory Day with Lee Toothman presiding as principal—can you imagine. But 400 people attended. NOVEMBER 19, 1939 Lucille McBee won first place in a beauty contest held at Salem College. Other girls entering from Victory were Betty Lee Himes, Marian Hughes and Elizabeth Davisson. Pete Rome was presented with a medal for his athletic contributions ta Victory High School by the 11:00 Modem Problem Class. Ralph Ncwl n made the presentation. John •Fudge” Ciriu'lo is known to be one of the finest iefenre linesmen ever to don the orange and black of the Virtory team. NOVEMBER 18, 1939 Victory High School upsets Washington Irving. 21-14. Good old Victory certainly knows how to play football. Lyhle Gillenwater looked rather dreamy in journalism class last week. Maybe Margaret Wittman is a lucky girl. NOVEMBER 24, 1939 Mr. Richard Dyer passed away today. He was a new teacher but everybody liked him and we certainly will miss him for time to come. DECEMBER 14, 1939 John Meranda is recovering at a local hospital, from a severe attack of appendicitis. Good luck John. DECEMBER 15, 1939 The Senior Class is sponsoring the Mistletoe Hop tonight at 8:30 at the Waldo Hotel. The swing will be furnished by Sammy Ellis and his orchestra. DECEMBER 21, 1939 The Seniors will give the annual Holiday Play today. It is “Peace I Give Unto You.” The characters include, Margaret Wittman. Donald Lynch. Jack Hurley. Lee Toothman, and Paul Gillespie. JANUARY 10, 1940 Exams started today. I am so tired of cramming I can’t remember a thing I read. Hope I pass. FEBRUARY 9, 1940 Lucille McBee and Lee Toothman were voted the best all-round students in Victory. Both are seniors. Warder Powell and Jim Mihialiak are gems on the basketball squad. They certainly dazzle the spectators. The Senior Class members have chosen their 1940 commencement announcements. The announcement chosen is triple folding; First fold, featuring school seal in gold; second fold, an etching of he school and third, depicting the announcement. The Senior boys—Mrs. Cresap’s home room, lead in attendance this time with 99.3 per cent average. MARCH 22, 1940 Lee Toothman is the winner of the Third District Oratorical Contest Sponsored by the American Legion. The title of his oration is “The Benefits of Being an American Citizen.” APRIL 1 1940 The Foolish Frolic sponsored by the senior class and the Optic Staff is scheduled for tonight. (HISTORY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)