Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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181 to Graduate, Student Speakers Feature Program Victory High’s Twenty-first Commencement Week to Begin Sunday, May 19; Salem President to Give Sermon —♦ ----------------- IF you’re tired of plain school work and decide to go fancy Victory’s twenty-first commencement week will open Sunday morning. May 19, at 10:45 o’clock in the high school auditorium, when Dr. S. O. Bond, president of Salem College, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to this year’s graduating class. The service will open with the processional as the class marches into the auditorium. Rev. B. R. James, pastor of the Adamston M. E. church will give the invocation. The A, Cappella choir under the direction of Mr. William Tole will sing “Praise ye the Father” by Gounod, and “Come Let Us Worship,” by Palestrina. At the conclusion of the sermon, Rev. James will pronounce benediction. On May 24 at 8 o’clock the commencement exercises will begin. For the first time in the school’s history the traditional speaker has been replaced by a student program. The theme for the program. “Goals for American Youth,” will be carried out in the various student addresses. The program will begin with the processional followed by the invocation which will be read by Eugene James; following the invocation Jack Hurley will sing “Out of the Dust to You”, by Lee. you can do it faster, fancier and better under an I.E.S better sight lamp. Monongahela System S-5 Lorraine Di Salvo will give the salutatory address, followed by the message of the class president, Lee Toothman. At the conclusion of this speech, Ruth Hoover will present her valedictory address followed by a sextet of girls singing “Trees” by Rasbach. The sextet is composed of Betty Cox, Wilma Crim, Mary Jane Haller, Irene DeBock, Juanita Sumpter and Angero Miller. From this song the program will proceed to the giving and receiving of various awards. Principal Lucy M. Bailey will present the class to County Superintendent A. V. Upton, who in turn will deliver his acceptance speech and present the diplomas. Bernice Randolph will pronounce the benediction bringing to a close commencement week. This is the largest class ever to graduate from Victory. Approximately 181 will receive diplomas.

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THE OPTIC THANKS YOU To the advisers, subscribers, faculty, and to all who have so graciously supported this paper throughout the year and aided in the publication of the yearbook, the “OPTIC Staff” extends their sincere thanks and appreciation. The staff feels that this year of journalism has been quite successful in view of the fact that the paper rated “first honors” in the eighteenth annual state competition for the first time in its history, and has again financed itself. May the staff of next year’s paper have the support and cooperation that we have had during the past year. A complete and permanent recording of your happy memories of Victory High School is a complete file of “The OPTIC,, and a copy of the year book whcih we hope you will appreciate. —R. H. SUCH SWEET SORROW Dear Seniors: Another year has drawn to a close and another group of friends is leaving us. We, who are left behind, witness your graduation with mingled sadness at parting and joy at your aphievement. We shall always cherish the memory of a friendly, talented class and of the countless good times you provided. As you leave us to take up your various new occupations, in colleges, in business, in homes, we wish you the best of luck and know that you will succeed. We’ll miss you but we’ll try to maintain the standards you have set up. Good-bye, A JUNIOR. Learn to Dance Dear Anybody: I just thought up quite a snazzy idea. Why doesn’t some kind-hearted individual arrange a dancing class for all our poor would-be Astaires and Powells? In such a class they could learn the essentials of ballroom dancing. You know the students I mean. When they trip the light fantastic, they really trip over their partner’s feet), and the results are indeed fantastic. Some of our more fortunate and more accomplished students could easily teach them. Then everyone would be happy about the whole thing. I leave the details up to you. It’s just my suggestion. A PENSIVE STUDENT. Thanks—To Our Advertisers To those who have so generously contributed to the Victory “OPTIC” through advertising we express our sincere thanks, for you have at all times given us your best friendly cooperation and financial aid. Your aid has been an inspiration to us and we hope that we have brought you pleasure in this written record of our year. Again we wish to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to our advertisers. L. M.

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OPTIC Wins Highest State Paper Honors For the first time in its history the Victory OPTIC was awarded “first honors” in the eighteenth annual journalism competition conducted by the School of Journalism at West Virginia University. To attain this level more than 925 merit points out of a possible 1.000 were gained. Director P. I. Reed announced that eleven West Virginia high school newspapers won “first honors.” OPTIC’S 1939-40 Score The OPTIC’S 1939-40 score is as follows: Variety of content, 92; completeness of articles, 94; importance of content, 94; news story structure and style, 93; headline structure and style, 92; proofreading and copyreading. 94; make-up, 95; editorial quality, 90; ratio news to ads, 92; and service to school, 93. Judges in the eighteenth state competition were Prof. George R. Rhinehart, Prof. H. B. Michelson, of the University School of Journalism, and Director Reed, who has been in charge of similar competitions for nearly two decades. Winners of “First Honors” Other publications in the top group are the following: Book Strap. Charleston; Red and Blue Journal. Morgantown; X-Ray. South Charleston; Triadelphian. Elm Grove; Record, Wheeling; High View, Belington; Spot Light, Ben wood; Trail, Ansted; Spy Glass, Nitro; Mountain Ranger, Rainelle. Sixty-five high schools participated in the state-wide competition. Ann Janiak Successful In Scholarship Contest Ann Janiak was selected by a committee of senior advisers from a list of girls who were interested in beauty culture work as the person to receive the Max Bernotat scholarship. This award consisted of forty dollars which will help in paying for the year’s course. Factors considered in determining the winner were scholastic ability, personality, and interest in that type of work. Ruth Hoover Named ‘V’ Valedictorian Announcement has been made that Ruth Hoover and Lorraine Di Salvo will present the valedictorian and salutatorian addresses in the graduation exercises. By virtue of scholastic standing Ruth Hoover, editor-in-chief of the VICTORY OPTIC, and a member of the senior council, has been chosen valedictorian of the Senior Class of 1940. A graduate of Adamston Junior High School, Miss Hoover came to Victory in the fall of 1937. Lorraine Di Salvo, second only by a very small percentage won the honor of being salutatorian. Miss Di Salvo graduated from North View Junior High School in 1937. Senior Officers of 1939-40 Senior class officers for 1940 are as follows: President---------------------Lee Toothman Vice-president John Tiano Secretary-treasury Lyhle Gillenwater Officers for each senior home room and their advisor are: Advisor ------------------ Miss Lillian Bly President Monalee Crutchfield Vice-president Rosalie Duarte Secretary-treasurer Lucille Everson Advisor --------------- Mrs. Wanda Martin President ------------- Bernice Randolph Vice-president Lucille McBee Secretary-treasurer Mary Jane Walsh Advisor ---------------Miss Grace Van Horn President--------------------------------Ruth Hoover Vice-president Charlotte Leuliette Secretary-treasurer Marguerite Huge Advisor ------------ Mrs. Louise Cresap President-----------------------------Richard Fowler Vice-president Leslie Carpenter Secretary-treasurer Jack Elliot Advisor-------------------Mr. Edward Powell President---------------------Jules Langlett Vice-president----------------James Lichillo Secretary-treasurer Stuart Freeman Advisor---------------Mr. Charles Brummage President-------------------------Pete Rome Vice-president Robert Funk Secretary-treasurer Joe Alevato