Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1942 volume:

THE VICTORY OPTIC “Reports the News through Students’ Views” VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL LUCY M. BAILEY, Principal Published monthly by the students of Journalism of Victory High School, Clarksburg, W. Va. Subscription rates: 30 cents the year. FIRST HONORS HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATION (Score Between 1110 and 1200 Points) State University Journalism Award, 1942 EDITORIAL Bdttor-iB-Chief BETTY HOOVER Associate Editor PATRICIA COLEMAN Assistant Sports Editor RUSSELL POSEY Sports Editor EDWIN POLING Mews Editor Humor Editor ANNA CHRIST AFORE JOSEPHINE DIAZ Feature Editor CHRISTINE BRAY Reporters Evelyn Phares, Beulah McCoy, Betty Hamilton, Delores Fernandez, Jeannette Furman, Mina Stenger, Ila Garrett, Irene Anderson, Betty Bray, Mike Esconage, Leona Westfall BUSINESS General Business Managers . Amelia Basile and Betty Wyatt Circulation Managers — Pauline Anderson and Wilma Hinton Advertising Managers_____Dorothy Spatafore and Sara Lopez Exchange Editors__________ Christine Cain and Wilma Himes Faculty Adviser_________________________Helen Dew Davisson Vol. XIII, No. 8-9 Clarksburg, W. Va. MISS LUCY BAILEY 0the Class of 1942 Your class, the twenty-second at Victory High School, stands on the threshold of Commencement. No class in all these years has had the door open to a scene so aweinspiring and portentous. No class has 'been so charged by destiny with responsibility. The first class, the class of 1920, was tutored in the atmosphere of a new Victory whose very name embodied the high hope of their generation—the hope that the world was done with war and destruction. We know now how false was this dream of security. Ideals are never realized by dreams alone. The task of creating the conditions for a peaceful world was unfinished. We are only now beginning to realize the magnitude of the task and the part this class and its generation will play in its accomplishment. For most of you, the immediate future is uncertain. Your American heritage of opportunity, at the moment, is restricted by the emergency of war. Some of you will continue in school. This is advisable if at all possible. Many will find places in the economic world where production is keyed to the crisis. Some will enter directly into preparation for military service. We hope that you are ready for whatever place you are called to fill. Our purpose has been to help you get ready. The lessons we have tried to teach have not all been in books. Along with the formal subjects of the classroom we have been concerned with attitudes of mind and attributes of character. When brawn and Drain are no longer needed for uses of destruction there will remain an infinitely greater use for your learning. If there is to be no repetition of this tragedy it will take sound judgment, clear vision and sane, tolerant minds to map the course. Every member of this class will have some part to play in this reconstruction. We at Victory shall watch prayerfully the path you take and the progress you make. Already you have a tradition of accomplishment to match. Victory makes many claims to greatness for former students. They have taken high places in every walk of life, and now on every front, are about the supreme business of the preservation of America. You too, somewhere, and in some way, will now take your place beside them. We wish you God-speed. LUCY M. BAILEY OPTIC STAFF OF ’42 Reading from left to right: First row—Josephine Diaz, Christine Cain, Edwin Poling, Patricia Coleman, Betty Hoover, Christine Bray, Pauline Anderson, Dorothy Spatafore. Second row—Betty Wyatt, Ila Garrett, Delores Fernandez, Sara Lopez, Russell Posey, Evelyn Phares, Mina Stenger, Irene Anderson, Miss Helen Davisson, Leona Westfall, Amelia Basile. Wilma Hinton. Anna Christafore Betty Bray. ‘What Youth Owes the World at War’ Is Theme For Twenty-third Commencement Seniors Numbering 205 Present All-Student Program In School Auditorium, May 26 at 8 o’clock. Victory Optic Reaches Out To Four Corners of United States Through the exchange department headed by Christine Cain and Wilma Himes, the VICTORY OPTIC has reached the four corners of the United States. Papers have been exchanged with the high schools and colleges from Fort Dodge and Olgona, Iowa; Milton and Miami, Florida; Akron, Athens, and Niles, Ohio; Charleston, South Carolina; New York and Brooklyn, New York; Taylorsville, Illinois; Bell and Hollywood, California; Norfolk, Virginia; Washington and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The VICTORY OPTIC has been good reading material for sailors, soldiers, and marines which have received the paper every month. Class Day Observed May 22 By Seniors Class day and move-up day, looked forward to by all seniors as, the juniors and sophomores, was held Thursday May 21 during the regular assembly period. The program was presented in an extraordinary style. The class prophecy was presented by three witches, Nina Merle Bussey, Christine Bray, Betty Haller. Francis Newbrough, president of the senior class, presented the key to the junior class president, Louis Fratto. Presentation of the mantle was made by the class secretary, Patricia Coleman, to the junior class secretary, Betty Wyatt. As the program ended, the seniors marched out of the auditorium leaving the juniors to take their seats, the sophomore class vacated the “shelf and marched downstairs to the junior section. “What Youth Owes the World at War” is theme for the twenty-third commencement to be held at 8:00 on Tuesday, May 26, in the school auditorium. For the third consecutive year the exercises will consist of an all-student program. The 205 seniors will be ushered in by Louis Fratto, president of the junior class, and Betty Wyatt, secretary-treasurer. The Victory orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Orin Ford, will play the processional march, “Knights of Chivalry.” This is the first time that the school orchestra has ever played for commencement exercises. Following the processional Nina Merle Bussey will give the invocation. The salutatory address. “What the Youth Owes the World at War.” will be given by Eleanor Whiteman. Frances Newbrough. class president will speak on “Mass Production and the War.” Following this message by the class president, Anna Christafore will deliver the valedictory address entitled Our Faith Is in America.” Arnett Lamb will pronounce the benediction. Mr. Charles Taylor will be in charge of vocal selections. Sugar is Rationed for First Time in History of Country Never in the history of the United States has any commodity been rationed on a systematic scale as sugar was on April 28. When sugar rationing began, the teachers at Victory High School were divided into two groups. One group registered retail stores and wholesale houses, while the other registered restaurant. Approximately forty-five certificates were awarded to merchants and restaurants. Public registration was done on May 4, 5, 6, and 7, at the junior high and grade schools. Reading from left to right: First row—Miss Lucy Bailey, Principal; Mr. Lane Daugherty, Miss Helen Davisson, Mr. Charles Taylor, Miss Eleanor Curry, Mrs. Wilma Norman, Miss Susan Montgomery. Second row—Mrs. Howard Robinson, Francis Newbrough, Patricia Coleman, Charles Cueto, Manuel Alvarez, Betty Hoover, James Lambrow. Third row—Christine Cain. Ray Hurley, Bette Haller, Thomas Stuart, Ruth Frush, Robert Smith, Rosemary Schetzel. Fourth row—Ralph McIntyre, Josephine Diaz, Manuel Arias, Mary Boyles, Joseph Secret, Betty Yates, Luther Williams. Fifth row—Nina Belle Pratt. Anthony Cueto, Christine Bray, Joseph Capicola, Dorothy Spatafore, Clayce Gerrard, Virginia Armstrong Nuzum. Sixth row—Manuel Garoia. Mary Vargo, Robert Linville. Lora Insani. John Lucente. Anna Lee Leuliette, John Rapp. Seventh row—Anna Christafore, Wakem Simon. Wilma Himes, Franklir Wycoff, Beulah McCoy, Robert Martino, Pauline Anderson. Reading from left to right: First row—Arlene Pemell, Burton Webb, Madalou Swiger, Lawrence Webb, Virginia Perrie, Dallas Hedge. Helen Brown. Second row—Eugene Sartoris, Janet Webb, David McGee, Mildred Townsend. William Summers, Kathleen Willison, Elmo Adkins. Third row— Beatrice Arbogast. Robert Hibbs, Wilma Hinton, Ralph Fankhouser. Betty Huffman, Paul Ellison. Annette Fortney. Fourth row—Paul Sleeth. Catherine King. James Fazalare, Violet Vincent, William Bartlett, Mary Ann Frum. Walter Gabbert. Fifth row—Samuel Filippini, Frances Lasko, Arthur McDaniel, Freda Mae Hayes, Albert Garcia. Macel Steele, Russell Perri. Sixth row—Jane Winters. Medford Carrico, Lecna Smith, James Pethtel, Florence Cox. Joseph Marozzi, Reatha Mick. Seventh row—Robert DeMick, Ruby Wilson, Harold Duty. Eleanor Whiteman. Charles Vannoy, Mary Fucate, Eugene Pokrzywa. Reading from left to right: First row—Kathryn Cavalle, Clarence Grose, Virginia Rogers, An- thony Marino, Ada Mae McAtee, Albert Llaneza, Emma Jean Mills. Second row—Jules McVaney, Rose Capozzi, Delmer Ashcraft, Jean Nash, Norman Schweinebratan. Nancy Malone. Sterling Hail. Third row—Eleanor Stansberry, Michael Angiulli, Frances Skinner. Henry Alvarez, Violet Gainer, Samuel Barberio, Anna Amodio. Fourth row—Arnett Lamb, Wanda Poling, Faust Fernandez. Genevieve Janicak, Mike De Fazio, Julia Nemish, Alva Gaston. Fifth row—Margaret De Fazio, Harper Ounningham, Florentine Valdez, John Demarco, Angeline Mendez, Eugene Palma, Clara Mae Bell. Sixth row—Harold Cochran, Geraldine Tyler, Joseph Curia, Mary Zane Lefevre, Donald Nicholson, Margaret Hardman, Parker Gower, Jr. Seventh row—Jewell Marshall, Dorsey Snyder, Luella Nutter, Richard Leachman, Thelma Doolittle, Emuel Bartosh, Delores Fernandez. Reading from left to right: First row—Betty Kyle, Howard Whaley, Pakita Menendez, John Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Prather, Ted Kerns, Pauline Messenger. Second row—Jesse Schlicker, Mary Virginia Audia, Lee Gerrard, Pauline Boyce, Carl Holcomb, Irene Edgar, James Dixon. Third row— Amanda Rutherford, John Wallace, Ada Wolfe, Matthew Nicoletti, Nina Merle Bussey, Armand Vilian, Betty June Shreve. Fourth row—Joseph Moss. Rose Moore, John Masto, Lillian Leroy, Lyle Flaherty, Josephine Lopez, Webster Weaver. Fifth row—Avis Skinner, John Mustard, Neva Lucian. Robert Newlon, Elizabeth McGee, Alphonso Mendez, Virginia Townsend. Sixth row—Raymond Zitella, Susie Jerome, Andy Stopiak, Eula Rose Short, Donald Little. Freddie Knight, Harvey Barger. Seventh row— Betty Rucker, George Ritter, Mary Summers, Bernard Kidd, Loretta Morrison, Earl Mills, Anna Second. Reading from left to right: First row—Mary Fernandez, Victoria Astrino, Angeline Barberio. Mary Jervose, Teresa Prestininzi, Irene Bruno, Betty Yost. Second row, Lucy Costa, Alma Riley. Josephine Nardelli, Mary Shingleton, Kathryn Marano, Janice Williams, Angeline Belvedere. Third row—Lela Garner. Correspondent Quotes Crazy Capers of Cast “On stage everybody, on stage. The sooner we get started the sooner we can go home. No copies—you ought to know these lines by now.” Daily repetitions of this for five long weeks had the operetta cast literally crying, “Oh Doctor”! After competing successfully for a role to one’s liking, the principals and chorus settled down to nightly rehearsal sessions with determination. Every evening after school, armed with scripts (which were later discarded), candy bars, suckers, apples, cookies, soda pop, and what have you—cast assembled to be put through their paces by Director Charles Taylor whose desire for perfection earned him the title of “Cecil B. DeTaylor” (without the megaphone). To his query of “Don’t you think we could do that a little better?” the weary group would rally with a faint ‘yes’ or ‘whatever you say’ for perhaps the tenth time in as many minutes. Cries of ‘Cue me again, I didn’t hear you’ .... ‘Where’s Rainbow?’ .... ‘Put your suckers away everybody’ .... ‘What does he think I am, a robot?” .... ‘AH the robbers will wear blouses and skirts below the knees’ .... give one a fair example of behind-the-scenes activities that the audience never sees. Comic strips and other light literature contributed to “muffing” cues as did combs and lipsticks brought out at regular in. tervals to repair the ravages of a strenuous scene. The principals providing the love interest seemed vastly amused and self-conscious at the endearing terms they were forced to utter. “Mr. Taylor, I can’t say that,” followed by giggles, brought many a tender, dramatic scene to an abrupt halt. However, the auditorium was well lighted at all times. For this self-consciousne s was qui''1-’ overcome upon leaving the stage). With the addition of the school orchestra a more Metropolitan air distinguished the proceedings. ‘Intro’ and ‘one, two, three— let’s go’ . . . 'Start from circle three again’ . . . ‘More piano on that number’ . . . ‘Gee, this is driving me nuts’ . . . ‘Give me a d” boys .... ‘I have to go home now’ . . . . became the conversational tidbits. The orchestra, first under Mr. Ford’s and then Mr. Taylor’s direction was no more confused than the rest of the cast most of the time. (Mr. Ford doubled on the base (Continued to Page 34) Cast For “Oh Doctor” Reading from left to right: First row—Howard Whaley. Dorothy Weaver, David McGee. Frances Lasko. Manuel Alvarez, Jr., Betty Lou Haller Mr Charles L. Taylor, instructor; Miss Lucy Bailey, Principal; James West, Frances McCall, Calvin Clingan, Evelyn Allen. David Alvarez Alice Bland Daniel Cole Blanche Sneed. Edwin Poling. Second row—Freda Mae Hays, James Bartley. John Miller, William Lynch, Delbert Mick, Frank Lucente Nina Merle Bussey Ruth Frush. Robert Murphy. Junior Barr. Kemper Kortney, Junior Elbon, Florence Cox, Eleanor Whiteman. Third row—Mr Miller Bette Jean Criss Wanda Brown, Marcheta Bayley. Ruth Matson. Jean Bow. Bette Case, Bette Suttle, Mr. Orin Ford, Charles Cueto, Donald Little, Christine Bray Ray Hur’lev Jr Ruth Clark. Dennis McIntyre. Eleanor Freeman. James Lambrow, Nancy Malone, John Fitzpatrick. Leighton Costilow, Iva Davis Mary Zane Lefevre ” Mary Boyles. Fourth row—James Yeater. Medford Carrico. Earl Britten. James Sams, Margaret Bartos, Helen Janicak, Casey Lasko, Ruth Jean Alvarez Lois Brown Maxine White, Helen Xenakis. Regina Miller. Sara Lucian. Mary Louise Kenny, Ruby Gain, Pauline Boyce, Ada Wolfe. John Lucente Virginia Prim Annette Fortney. Ruby Wilson, Eleanor Williams. ’ Senior Class Production, ‘Ceiling Zero’ Is Combination of Romance, Comedy, Tragedy Arnett Lamb, Patricia Coleman, Ray Hurley Have Leads In Exciting Drama Directed by Miss Susan Montgomery +------------ Members of the senior class will present the annual class play, “Ceiling Zero, in the school auditorium May 22 at 8 o’clock under the direction of Miss Susan Montgomery, senior English instructor. Ceiling Zero” is regarded as the first serious play to show the romance, comedy, and tragedy of our commercial air service. It takes place in the office of the Newark Air_ port, and the principal characters are the manager, Jake Lee, a retired pioneer pilot, and his buddy, Dizzy Davis, who is one of the famous aces that flew during World War I. When Dizzy arrives on the scene after an extended trip west, he at once tries to make up to a young air line hostess, Tommy Thomas, who is engaged to another pilot, Tay Lawson. The play winds its way onward and upward to a climax when Dizzy undertakes a dangerous flight in bad weather, first knocking out Tay and later, after taking off, communicating with the office when he is in the midst of a bad storm. He sends back to the office information about a new mechanical device which is now for the first time being practically tested by him in the air. Arnett Lamb, who takes the lead as Jake Lee, is supported by an excellent cast. Dizzy Davis is played by Ray Hurley; Tommy Thomas, Patricia Coleman; Tay Law-son, Walter Gabbert, Buzz Gordon, Dallas Hedge; Doc Wilson, David McGee; Baldy Wright, Paul Ellison; Les Bogan, Robert Martino; Lou Clark, Nancy Malone; Texas Clark, Jules McVaney; A1 Stone, Donald Little; Eddie Payson, Francis Newbrough; Dodo Harvey, Violet Vincent; Joe Allen, John Rapp; Mike Owens, Manuel Arias; Mary Lee, Helen Brown; Dick Peterson, Dorsey Snider; Fred Adams, Robert DsMick; Jerrry Stevens, Carl Holcomb; Smiley Johnson, Clarence Grose; B. P. Jenkins, Ralph McIntyre. Promoters will be Thelma Doolittle and Anna Christafore. Mary Zane Lefevre Wins Four-Year Music Scholarship To Univ. Two seniors, Mary Zane Lefevre and Donald Little, won honors in the state-wide competition for high school students sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Music on April 18. Mary Zane was awarded a four-year scholarship in piano for her selections “Fan. tasia” in D minor by Mozart and “Rustle of Spring” by Sinding. Donald Little was selected as alternate in voice competition. His selections included “Caro Mio Bene” by Giordenello and “Passing By” by Edward Purcell. Both Mary Zane and Donald are pupils of Mr. Charles L. Taylor, voice instructor. They competed with students from seventeen schools. Committees in charge are publicity and program, Mrs. Elma Robinson, Anna Christafore, Paul Sleeth, Charles Cueto, Geraldine Tyler, Manuel Alvarez, Betty Hoover, Christine Bray, lights and sound, Miss Helen Dew Davisson, Robert DeMick, Richard Leach-man; ushers, Miss Eleanor Curry, Madalou Swiger and Virginia Armstrong Nuzum, head ushers, Betty Jean Yates, Virginia Townsend, Christine Cain, and Mildred Townsend; costumes, Mrs. Wilma Norman, Beulah McCoy, Bette Lou Haller, Frances Lasko, Anna Christafore, Nina Merle Bussey; Stage properties, Mr. Lane Daugherty, Richard Leachman, Beulah McCoy. oiarles” GROCERIES, MEATS, FRUITS VEGETABLES 1419 West Pike Street—We Deliver PHONE 378-379 Seniors Lead Honor Roll of Fifth Period One hundred twenty-nine made the honor roll at Victory High School in the fifth six-weeks period which ended last Friday. Forty-six of the honor students are seniors, forty-four are juniors, and thirty-nine are sophomores. One hundred seven girls made the honor roll, while the boys placed twenty-two. Nine seniors made a straight “A” average. Virginia Armstrong, Mary Boyles, Helen Brown, Nina Merle Bussey. Patricia Coleman, Betty Hoover, Mary Zane LeFevre, Eleanor Whiteman, and Betty Jean Yates. Those on the list are as follows: Seniors, Pauline Anderson, Mary Virginia Audia, Pauline Boyce, Christine Bray, Florence Cox, Margaret DeFazio, Christine Cain, Josephine Diaz, Thelma Doolittle, Mary Fernandez, Bette Lop Haller, Virginia Armstrong, Mary Boyles, Helen Brown, Nina Merle Bussey, Patricia Coleman, Freda Mae Hayes, Frances Lasko, Wilma Hinton, Wilma Himes, Ruth Frush, Susie Jerome, Betty Hoover, Mary Zane LeFevre, Rosemary Schetzel, Alma Riley, Jean Nash, Jewel Marshall. Mildred Townsend, Virginia Townsend. Geraldine Tyler, Betty June Shreve, Kathleen Willison, Dorothy Spatafore. Madalou Swiger, Eula Rose Short, Eleanor Whiteman, Betty Jean Yates. Joe Capicola, Armand Vilain.Wakem Simon, John Rapp, Eugene Pokrzywa, James Lambrow, Lee Gerrard, and Parker Gower. Junior, Mary Rachel Pratt, Mary New-brough, Betty Moran, Mary Belle Maxwell, Thelma Maxwell, Ellen Maxwell, Sarah Lucian, Angeline Lomas, Barbara Little, Edith Koontz, Ethel Hyman, Betty Lou Hays, Ruth Jean Alvarez, Josephine Amodio, Amelia Basile, Betty Caloccia, Eleanor Fragale, Anna Fratto, Eleanor Freeman, Ruby Gain, Dina Garcia, Ila Garrett, Stella Mae Givens, Mary Jean Gonzalez, Ruth Cunningham, Jeannette Furman, Ellen Randolph, Lila Scott, Elizabeth Summers, Betty Ruth Swiger, Evelyn Swiger, Betty Wyatt, Amelia Young, Mina Stenger, James Anastasakis, Dan Cole. Paul Grose, Dorsey Linch, John Hardman, Frances Maxwell, James Second, James Sams, Edwin Poling, Dennis Kern. Sophomores, Evelyn Allen, Mary Alvarez, Mary Barillaro, Marchcta Bayley, Alice Bland, Jean Bow, Wanda Brown, Betty Case. Marguerite Charles, Rowena Cottrill, Nedra Cunningham, Betty June Compten, Helen Bartosh, Angeline Audia, Juanita Barnes, Betty Ann Lockhart, Betty Louise Lyon, Nora McCray. Virginia Martino, Sylvia Marozi, Regina Miller, Betty Jean Messenger, Mary Paletta, Geraldine Palma, Delores Poling, Wilma Pope. Barbara Xenakis, Bette Suttle. Frances Swiger, Dorothy Leroy, Margaret Lamb, Joan Little, Susie Kimble, Betty Goff, Jean Fowler, Edward Moore, Raymond Sehon, Raymond Whiteman, and William McDaniel. If you boys are interested in the way the weaker sex thinks of you males, here is a way you can find out. If her ribbon is: Pink—a new man under consideration. White—Mamma’s little pet hasn’t been out yet. Green—Looking for a date. Black—Voice of experience Red—Not interested Brown—jilted Yellow—Going steady. Blue—In love. Have you heard the one about the patriotic worm? He joined the apple core. HILLER’S FURNITURE STORE Everything for the Home 132, 134, 136 E. Main Street Clarksburg, W. Va, Freese Musical Studio Phone 3503 122 Waverly Way INSTRUCTION Vocal, Piano, Marimba, Drums Gods and Goddesses Chosen By Latin Club May Day coronation of the Roman gods and goddesses was conducted by the Latin Club at Laurel Park May 7 under the direction of Mrs. Wanda Martin, instructor. The gods and goddesses elected by the members of the club were Jupiter, king of the gods, Raymond Sehon; Mercury, messenger to the gods, Raymond Whiteman; Apolo, god of the sun. Dennis McIntyre; Mars, god of war, Joseph Romano; Cupid, god of love, Burr Westfall; and the goddess Juno, queen of the goddesses, Bette Suttle; Diana, goddess of the forest, Betty Case; Venus, goddess of beauty, Connie Swiger; Vesta, goddess of health, Evelyn Allen, and Minerva, goddess of wisdom, Alice Bland. After the coronation activities were completed the evening was spent in dancing. Annual Band Festival Held At Salem; Whiteman is Princess Princess Eleanor Whiteman represented Victory at the annual band festival May 13.14 at Salem. Miss Sarah Katherine Norris of Grafton reisned as Queen Cecelis VII. Our forty-five piece band, under the direction of Mr. Orin Ford, participated in the Class A contest with the selection First Suite in E” by Hoest. For the first time the Ziesing Junior High Band, consisting of thirty-four members, represented this region in the junior high class. Mr. Ford also directs this band. PARR LUMBER CO. Hi Y Boys Raise Funds To Send Under-Privileged Youth to Camp To send an underprivileged youngster to a camp this summer was the purpose of the money-raising campaign sponsored by the Hi-Y under the direction of Mr. Charles Taylor and Mr. Edward Powell. Plans for sending three junior representatives to the state camp at Parkersburg. August 7 to 14 were made by Mr. Taylor, Daniel Cole, James Lambrow, and James Sams who attended the state meeting at Parkersburg April 21 and 22. At camp these boys will discuss plans for improving next year’s club. The will attend chun services, conferences, and participate in various recreational activities Stewart Oliverio PHONE 705 BUILDER’S SUPPLIES VICTORY OPTIC RECEIVES STATE, NATIONAL HONORS First honors in both state and national competition were awarded the VICTORY OPTIC. This is the second consecutive year that it has received both honors. The National Scholastic Press Association sponsored by the University of Minnesota gave the paper a total of 910 points out of a possible 1,000 points. This is the third consecutive year that the OPTIC has received “first honors” in the state competition. Last year 935 to 1000 points had to be earned; this year more than 1110 points. In the state competition scoring was done by the Department of Journalism of West Virginia University under the direction of Dr. P. I. Reed, head of the department. To Teach Government Is Aim of Mountaineer Boy’s State Camp Representing Victory at the seventh annual Mountaineer Boy’s Camp, June 7-13 at Jackson’s Mill, will be Edwin Poling, sponsored by the Clarksburg Elks; Daniel Cole, Lions Club; Denzil Stewart, Kiwanis Club; and Kenneth Nale, Masonic Lodge. During the week they will be citizens of the 49th state of the union. These members will occupy all governmental offices and will learn city, county, and state government through actual practice. Their set-up will be patterned after the West Virginia Code which provides for a House of Delegates, a State Senate, and additional measures made by the Mountaineer Legislature. Approximately forty youth from county schools are expected to report when the camp opens. Clarksburg Dry Cleaner Phone 255 112 Willison St. QUALITY AND SERVICE With Reasonable Prices Pratt Reigns As Queen At May Day Festival Victory’s May Queen, Nina Belle Pratt, reigned over the annual May Day Festival held in the school gymnasium May 1 under the auspices of the sophomore class. Attending the queen was the maid of honor, Leona Smith, and twelve princesses chosen by various clubs in the school. They were Eleanor Whiteman, National Honor Society; Patricia Coleman, Thespians; Rosemary Schetzel, senior class, Amelia Basile, Girls’ Athletic Association; Amelia Young. Red Cross; Betty Wyatt, Varsity; Sara Lopez, Girl Reserves; Mary Jean Gonzales, junior class; Norma Swager, Latin Club; Helen Fla-vion, band; Mary Alice Smith, French Club, and Jeannette Furman, OPTIC STAFF. Jimmy Hutson and Tommy Chrisman were pages, Billy Bracey, crown bearer; Terry Bracey, scepter bearer; Claudette Murphy and Marlene Walker, train bearers; Fern and Frances Petit, flower girls. The theme of the pageant was “America’s Heritage of Song.” Vocal and instrumental music was under the direction of Mr. Charles Taylor and Mr. Orin Ford. Dances by sophomore girls included a military tap by Jean Bow, Marchetta Bayley, and Catherine Moss. Betty Case danced to “Little ’Liza Jane.” A character dance was given to the tune of “The Girl I Left Behind.” The main dance of the evening was the winding of the maypole by Margaret Alvarez. Sara Blanco, Marchetta Bayley, Jean Bow. Betty Case, Bette Suttle, Mary Anastasakis. Phyllis Saccone, Betty Jane Madia, Mary Pal-etto, Sylvia Marozzi, and Geraldine Palma. STAMM’S STORE Call us for quick free delivery Phone 766 1801 Goff Ave. GROCERIES, MEAT, PRODUCE Also SCHOOL SUPPLIES OPTIC NERVE A couple of kids were whooping it up In the study hall at noon Two jitterbugs sat on the edge of a desk Swinging a ragtime tune; While back by the window in a dazed state Sat that curly-haired “Schlicker” Jess And watching it all with hopeless distress Was the gentleman that’s known as Hess. All of which merely leads up to a bit of philosophising on the part of several seniors who will look back with longing at the study hall hour where Flash Gordon and Superman comics were avidly devoured when teacher wasn’t looking and Shakespeare's MacBeth when he was. While we’re on the subject a philosopher says “We are not what we think we are; we think we are what we think. Well then, if we are what we think we think we are, are we not—or are we? .... You take it from there. . . . Seeing Dorothy Spatafore ambling through the hall Miss Montgomery rushed out of the senior English room, stopped her and wanted to know if Margaret DeFazio were in her locker . . . We’ll admit you can get most anything in these lockers but there is a limit .... Wanda Poling when asked if she had gotten a hair cut replied, “No I washed it and it shrunk” . . . . Arnett Lamb and Freddie Mae Knight will bequeath (reluctantly) their favorite corner in the hall to any hand holders offering the proper qualifications .... John Miller in answering an English examination question in which he was to use the dash correctly wrote “Three dots and a—stand for Victory” .... Mr. Ford justly earned the title of good sport when he stepped into Raymond Sehon’s shoes (Rainbow) at the last minute thus saving the operetta. The show must go on and did very successfully too .... Despite his Dr. Drinkwater role Ray Hurley wasn’t immune to a few stray gems .... likewise Nina Merle Bussey. Christine Cain enjoys going to the Robinson Grand theatre these days .... Leona Westfall is displaying a gorgeous sparkler, we forgot to find out the donor’s name . . . . Wonder why Wilma Himes is interested in West Penn lamps? ? ? DIDJA KNOW? Jane Winters collects love poems .... Madalou Swiger is keeping an itemized account of her proposals .... Mr. Holden is Victory’s poet laureate . . . that David and Elizabeth McGee are no relation to Fibber and Molly .... Editor “George Hoover’s ambition is to model clothes. For whom—midgets? DAFFYNITIONS: Love is the thing which in the spring fills your heart and empties your pocketbook— yeah and your gas tank too. Sweetheart salad—lettuce alone, a favorite with Bob Smith and Leona you know wh . Athlete—a dignified bunch of muscles totally incapable of cutting the grass or spading the garden. Could that refer to any one we know? Fiddle stick—if you pull the blanket up to high your fiddle stick out at the bottom. Branding iron—a hot number, if you don’t believe it ask the cow. Skeleton—a man with his insides out and his outsides off. Glamour boy—one with a car, soon to be a thing of the past. Bachelor—one who never finds his ideal girl but has a good time hunting. What say, Mr. Taylor? ? ? Ditto Jimmy Bartley. Miss Davisson, in reply to her somewhat disgusted query as to just why some of her class had taken public speaking received this reply from the deep recesses of the auditorium, “We saw the teacher.” Clarence Grose almost but not quite “put one on” Miss Montgomery the other a. m. See either of them for further details. All we can say is that Clarence must be a supreme optimist to even think he could do it! Monsieur Jacques Le Loup (Jimnvy Sams) is once again in the limelight with his close cropped hair and monocle, to say nothing of his art collection. Congratulations Jimmy for the honorable mention received on your “Unity for Victory.’’ Patty Coleman couldn’t wait for Nature’s paint brush so she weilded one herself, complete with ivory paint. By the way, Patty is terribly fond of the ditty If You Build a Better Mousetrap” .... is that why she’s been staying home nights? Millie Young and her “morale tests” avenged the unfortunates who are forced to undergo periodic I. Q.’s by giving most of the teachers who participated a low mark .... Millie also seems to be having fun at Helen Flavion’s expense these days. Welcome back Helen even for so short a stay. Wonder who Evelyn Phares would like to make a couple at the prom? ? ? John Hardman and Irene Anderson are a cute twosome, so we hear. THINGS WE LIKE AT VICTORY Miss Van Horn’s helpfulness and pleasantness .... Helen Brown’s cheerful chuckle . . . . Mildred Townsend’s beautiful hair .... Lora Insani’s eyes .... Pauline Anderson’s sweet personality .... Robert Posey—just for himself .... Jimmy Lambrow’s sense of humor. 1942 English Lesson—You see a beautiful girl walking down the street, she of course is feminine. If she is singular you are nominative. You walk across to her, changing the verbal, and then you become dative. If she is not objective you become plural, as you walk in and sit down. Her little brother is an indefinite article. You talk of the future; she changes objectives. You kiss her and she becomes possessive. Her father becomes present and you suddenly become a past participle. Betty Case when asked if she’d ever had dancing lessons replied, “Heck no, I’ve been acting silly all my life so I can just do it naturally.” The reason for the question was her “Eliza Jane” number in the May day festival—a killer. Speaking of the May festival, and we were weren’t we, Queen Nina Belle Pratt, her maid-of-honor, Leona Smith and twelve princesses really made the student body proud of their choice. Have you heard this one: Mardon me Padam I’m under the affluence of incohol I fool so feelish Some thinkle peep I’m drunk—do you? Prom Notes: The “Priorities Ball” or the annual Junior-Senior Prom as we fondly called it befor the international struggle became so involved, got off to a fine start despite the abscence of paper hats, whistles, balloons, and punch of former years. Nevertheless gay Latin-American touch of the decorations together with miniature autograph books needed only the music of Frank Shaffer’s band to make May 8 a perfect evening. Jimmy Sams, as usual, left the seniors a last something to remember him by with his Temptation” number. Mr. Powell looked awfully lonely without his Lena, but not so Mr. Ford or Mr. Sullivan who brought their bettrr halves. Bette Lou Haller, Pauline Anderson, and Florence Cox were in keeping with the South American motif with their fetching Rhumba skirts. Helen Brown could well have been tagged as the most gorgeous girl in white. Believe it or not a few boys worte ties! Cute Couples: Helen Flavion and Francis Newbrough, Virginia Nuzum and “Hubby” John, Millie Young and Ray Hurley, Bette Haller and Edwin Poling, Patty Coleman and John Duarte, Madalou Swiger and Don Little, Miss Davisson and brother, John. We were all especially glad to welcome Betty Toothman in for a short visit, to the festivities. BERMAN’S re going to buY if you LAMP Uc sure (o set a lamp that gives you plenty of the right kind of light. This will help you guard against eyestrain and enjoy seeing comfort. To be SURE, choose a lamp wearing the I.E.S. Tag. This badge of honor tells you the lamp is right inside, has everything you want for better light and safe service. 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Miss Corma Mowery, Betty Wyatt, and James Sams; favors and invitations, Mrs. Wanda Martin and Mary Belle Maxwell; floor show, Mr. Bernard Sullivan and Helen Flavion; refreshments, Miss Lillian Bly and Harvey Alexander. olf fS Company West Virginia’s Finest Printing and Engraving House PHONE 3219 Court Street and Washington Avenue CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Five Take Performance Tests For Office Positions in State Having successfully passed their written state merit examination for stenographer or typist in January, Mary Virginia Audia, Betty Jean Yates, Josephine Diaz, Mildred Townsend, and Betty Hoover were qualified to take a performance test on May 9. As yet it is not known whether the girls have passed the second examination but if they have they will receive employment in the state office of West Virginia. ADAMSTON FLAT GLASS COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF CLARKSBURG, W. VA. L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro Massachusetts KNOW WHERE THERE ARE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES JEWELERS TO THE JUNIOR CLASS OF VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL State Representative C. JOSEPH RICHARDSON Box 195 SISTERSVILLE, W. VA. ANDERSON’S Cash Store 1701 HAMIL AYE WILLIAM S. SHARPE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 360 S. Twenty-third Street PHONE 2988 DR. G. C. FERRELL The truth about your eyes Optometrist Orthoptist Office Phone 626 Over Candyland FRIEDLANDERS Select your Spring Outfit from one of the largest selections in town. 119 S. FOURTH STREET LEE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE ( HAS. C. WILSON D. 0. S. PHONE 1421 317 N. FOURTH STREET J|£ PHONE 9697 All Lines of Beauty Work Graduates of Victory High School are cordially invited to come to the West Virginia Business College for Accounting, Stenographic and Secretarial Courses.— Sessions all year. A free booklet of information on request. West Virginia Business College Clarksburg, West Virginia Phone 2150 Sayre Studio OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL Fourth Street Clarksburg Phone 872 Faculty Works Hard For National Defense To show that they are willing to do their bit for civilian defense during the national emergency, the faculty of our school may be found in almost any phase of this work. Those who have completed the standard first aid course are Miss Lucy Bailey. Miss Helen Davisson, Mrs. Winifred McIntyre, Mrs. Frances Leuliette, Miss Mae MacDonald, Mr. Edward Powell, Mr. Bernard Sul-lican, Mr. Walter Holden, Mr. Orin Ford, and Mr. Paul Hess. Those completing the advanced course are Miss Lillian Bly, Miss Eleanor Curry, Miss Corma Mowry, Miss Cornelia Ladwig, and Miss Grace Van Horn. Telegraphy is a very interesting subject according to Mrs. Wanda Martin. She is the only school teacher in the class to pass the fifteen minute government test. She says, “I’m going ahead with the theory.” Mrs. Ruth Pyle is teaching an N. Y. A. class each evening at Pierpoint School. Miss Lillian Bly is conducting a class in nutrition while Miss Eleanor Curry is enrolled in the nutrition and home nursing classes. Among the drivers in the motor corps will be found Miss Cornelia Ladwig. She is trained to change tires and patch inner tubes and must know how to take care of all parts of the automobile. The main object is to transfer red cross supplies in case of emergency. Senior Freaks Arouse Laughs; Outing Affords Sneak Day Fun May 6 and 12 are two of the long-to-be remembered days in the history of the class of ’42. The former is the day when they were not themselves, but freaks. On May 12 the seniors “sneaked” away from their classes and went to Maple Lake where they spent the day engaging in athletic feats and other activities. Those making arrangements for sneak day besides Mrs. Elma Robinson and the class president, Francis Newbrough were Patricia Coleman, location; Ted Kerns, transportation; and Wakem Simon, entertainment. Manuel Alvarez and Pauline Anderson worked out a method of informing the seniors the day before the events took place. Literary Team Wins At District Contest Members of the literary team representing Victory high school in the district contest held at Salem college March 27. won three first places and one second place. Four seniors comprised the team. Those taking first place were Arnett Lamb, oration; Nina Merle Bussey, interpretation of poetry; and Robert DeMick, extemporane_ ous speaker. Christine Bray took second place in debate. The team was coached by Miss Helen Davisson, speech teacher. Other high schools competing were Unidis. Lost Creek, Wallace, Bridgeport and Salem. Miss Bailey Serves As Hostess To Harrison County Principals Miss Lucy Bailey was hostess to the secondary principals of Harrison county at a dinner at Victory High School Tuesday, May 5. The home economics III and IV and the senior home economics classes assisted in the preparation and serving of the dinner. RALPH B. SWIGER E. C. A. RADIOS BEN’S STORE HAMII. AVENUE Phone 501 CLUB BOWLING CENTER “BOWL FOR HEALTH’’ Good Vision means easy learning CONSULT Dr. Virginia Coleman 510 Union Bank Bldg. Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 2668 Davis Funeral Home NEWELL S. HAYMAN 443 West Pike Street, Clarksburg Phone 196 AMBULANCE SERVICE YOUR PHYSICIAN WILL RECOMMEND CENTRAL MARKET Phone 3139 339 Point Score Nets Victory Big Ten Title The Eagles football season was a great success. With no defeats they won the Big Ten Title and were runners-up for state champs. Victory ran up 339 points to their opponents 77. Six Eagle footballers were chosen on allcity team which was chosen by the students of the four high schools. They were Manuel Alvarez, Sam Barberio, Wakem Simon, Francis Newbrough, Manuel Medina, and John Lucente. John Lucente held down the fullback position on the all-state team. Francis Newbrough also controlled the center position on the second team. The scores for the ’41 gridiron season follows: Victory 40 Lumberport 6 Victory 18 Buckhannon 0 Victory 39 W. Fairmont 0 Victory 57 E. Fairmont 21 Victory 21 Roosevelt-Wilson 14 Victory 22 Elkins 13 Victory 40 Weston 12 Victory 52 Shinnston 7 Victory 45 Washington Irving 14 SHOES For All The Family P ETTREY’S Sigma Tau Chi Inducts Twelve Junior Girls Miss Eleanor Curry, home economics instructor, originated and organized the Sigma Tau Chi, social training club, with the assistance of twenty senior girls. The object of this club is to train yourselves for your place in the social world. Twelve junior girls were initiated at the May 5 meeting facilitating next year’s work. New members were recommended by their home room advisers and their membership was approved by an executive committee composed of the club officers and Miss Curry. Anna Christafore served as the first president, Patricia Coleman as vice president, and Betty Hoover as secretary-treasurer. As extra-curricular activities the members held a dinner Tuesday, April 7, and a weiner roast the latter part of May. The senior members in the club are Christine Cain, Florence Cox, Mary Virginia Audia, Kathleen Willison, Nina Belle Pratt, Angeline Nash, Anna Second, Arlene Smith. Geraldine Tyler, Eleanor Whiteman, Betty Jean Yates, Leona Smith, Thelma Doolittle, Helen Brown, Mary Boyles, Frances Lasko, Ruth Frush, Nina Merle Bussey, Pauline Anderson, Bette Lou Haller, Lora Insani, and Annette Fortney. Prospective members include Barbara Little, Mary Belle Maxwell, Mary Newbrough, Ruth Cunningham, Irene Anderson, Helen Flavion, Rose Belcastro, Josephine Amodio, Mary Ellen Ross, Mary Alice Smith, Mina Stenger, Betty Ruth Swiger, Amelia Young, and Mary Rachel Pratt. Clarksburg Shoe Shop and DRY CLEANERS 323 West Pike Street VICTORY BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Casey Lasko, Felix Vel-tri, John Lucente, Manuel Alvarez, co-captain; Marco Voldeck, “Buddy” Garcia, co-captain; Raymond Marks. Second row, left to right: Robert Murphy, Manager; Coach Hutson, Robert Martino, David Alvarez, Roy Williams, Jr., Clacey Gerrard, Adolph Fernandez, Assistant Coach Chandler, James Huger, Manager. Coaches, Boys Profit Lucente and Alvarez By Real Team Work Make All-State Team With plenty of hard work and real team work the ’42 Eagle Cagers came through with another good floor season. Throughout the entire season the team played ball, not as a group, but as a machine with one thing in mind—to win. These boys not only had some of the toughest competition in the state but were also defending the 1941 state championship. Even with these difficulties facing them they were well prepared when the time came, and there can be no other explanation than the ability of the coaches to give the fans such a season. This year’s team had a perfect season on their home floor. Being led at all times by veterans Garcia and Alvarez who were right in front when it came to hitting the net. Scores for the ’41-’42 floor season follow: Victory 43 Lumberport 29 Victory 56 Lumberport 37 Victory 50 Fairmont 58 Victory 44 Buckhannon 34 Victory 40 Shinnston 29 Victory 52 Weston 56 Victory 38 Roosevelt-Wilson 28 Victory 39 Shinnston 42 Victory 47 Washington Irving 38 Victory 31 Elkins 56 Victory 55 Barboursville 23 Victory 48 Fairmont 35 Victory 41 Beckley 34 Victory 48 Bluefield 39 Victory 51 Roosevelt-Wilson 27 Victory 45 Elkins 35 Victory 49 Upshur 59 Victory 62 Weston 35 Victory 43 Washington Irving 47 John Lucente, co-captain of the Eagle football squad, led his group through an undefeated season. He not only held the position on the Eagle squad as fullback but also captured this position on the all-state team. “Johnny” was also placed as a regular guard on the ’42 cage team. Manuel Alvarez, the hard fighting center of the Eagle Cagers, was also given this position on the all-state basketball team. Throughout the entire season this lad played a wonderful game of ball, as well as serving as co-captain of the Eagle five. “Bridgee” also played on the Victory gridiron. Both boys were three year lettermen in their respective sports. The loss of some of the school’s greatest athletes will be felt by the entire group of Victory fans next year with the graduation of John Lucente, Joseph Secret, Samuel Bar-berio, Wakem Simon, James Lambrow, Francis Newbrough, Manuel Alvarez, and Arthur McDaniel, all from the gridiron; Manuel Alvarez, Buddy Garcia, John Lucente, and Clayce Gerrard, from the court. A Tale for the Tail-End When the one who gives things out was giving out ears, I thought he said “beers” so I said, “I’ll take two great big ones.” When he was giving out noses, I thought he said roses,” so I said, “I’ll take one big red one. When he handed out brains, I thought he said “trains,” and I said, I’ll take one very, very, small one. When he gave out looks, I thought he said “books,” so naturally, I said, I didn’t want VACATION TIME AHEAD Make BE A R’S Your Diner UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL SQUAD Reading from left to right in first row: Vcldeck, W indon, Schetzel, Veltri, McDaniel, Hayes, Miller; second row: Assistant Manager, Murphy, Simon, Barbcrio, Lambrow, Newbrough, Secret, J. Lucente, R. Salen-tro, Medina, Alvarez, Manager Huger; third row: Hutson, Kellison, Bartley, Martino, Luce. Kesling, W. Sal-entro, Caloccia, Barile, Isner, Coach Chandler; fourth row: Harvey, McDaniel, G. Martin, Williams, Nutter. R. Martin, Newbrough. WEST VIRGINIA’S FRESHER FEEDS WEST END FEED CO. Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 160 An investment in music study is a lifetime asset of great practical value. MRS. NELLIE PAYEZ PIANO INSTRUCTION 1524 West Pike Street McCoy’s Beauty Shop ATTENTION FOLKS 535 W. Main Street Phone 1575 ZELMA PAYNE McCOY Fourth Street Market Fresh Meats, Groceries and Produce TAXI?? HAMMONT HARPER RESTAURANT White Top Cab Co. “GOOD FOOD IS GOOD HEALTH’’ 228 W. Pike Street Phone 313 PHONE S6 OR 200 Clarksburg, W. Va. HARTLAND PLANING MILL Lumber and Builders Supplies 715 W. Pike Street Phones 454 - 455 Captains JOHN LUCENTE JOSEPH SECRET Bellevue Greenhouses Roger’s Fast Freight HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES FAST DEPENDABLE SERVICE VEGETABLE PLANTS Delivery direct to more West Virginia towns than any other line operating from Cleveland, Ohio. 1603 West Virginia Avenue Phone 4060 Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 4711-J Cherry 6372 Cleveland, Ohio B THE CHATTERBOX 1542 West Pike Street Ritz Theatre Chas. E. Frankie, Prop. Attention—Visit THE WALLI CLUB And See our Panoram Soundie Machine. Only one in Clarksburg. Visit us and enjoy it. Rt. 19 Phone 9693 PERRY MINES AUTO WRECKERS SHINGLETON BROS. Clarksburg, W. Va. PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ALWAYS 100 OR MORE OF GOOD Insure Good Health USED CARS $50 UP W. I. Entertains Local Students At Annual Play Day Celebration Fourteen girls of this school, accompan. ied by their instructor, Miss Mae McDonald, attended play day this year held at Washington Irving stadium. This affair was held for the purpose of creating a better inter-school relationship and sportsmanship. It was composed of girls from junior and senior high schools of Harrison county. Those girls attending from Victory were Betty Case, Catherine Moss, Margaret Bar-tos, Alice Garcia, Sylvia Marozzi, Margaret Alvarez, Betty Jane Madia, Mary Paletta, Kathleen Parsons, Sarah Blanco, Jean Bow, Josephine Diaz, Dolores P'ernandez, and Miss Mae MacDonald. Dear Peaches: Where have you BEAN? Don't you CARROT all for me? My heart BEETS when the sun shines on your RADISH hair and glints off your TURNIP nose. If you CANT-ALOPE then LETTUCE marry. We will make a happy PEAR. Let’s ORANGE it that way. Your sweet, CORN ONA COB. J. E. Rucker COAL TELEPHONE 3937 1758 W. Pike Street STENGER TIRE AND GLASS SERVICE Auto Tires, Glass, Vulcanizing 1809 W. Pike Street Phones 9659 Residence 1337-W Model Spotter Planes Are Constructed By Ship Classes That fourteen boys from shop classes are making the same number of model airplanes for use by the army and navy was announced by their instructor, Mr. Lane Daugherty. The purpose of making the models is to interest the boys in aeronautics and to give them instructions in spotting enemy planes. Anyone in the classes who has had experience in building solid models may build planes. Because they must be identical, no plane will be superior to the others. Upon completion the models will be sent to aviation training schools. They will be used as spotters and shot at with machine-gun cameras which record their hits. Either white pine or redwood may be used in the construction of these planes. The names of a few of the models completed are the Curtis P-4DE, Messerschmitt ME-109. Supermarine Spitfire, and the Vought Sikorsky. Your Credit is Good CAPLAN’S JEWELERS 318 W. Pike Street YUM! YUM! I, S. WHITEMAN HOME COOKED MEALS 1720 Adams Avenue Senior Prophecy Cheer, if this we only would; Then the charm is firm and good. Well done, I recommend your pains. Everyone shall share the gains; And now about the cauldron sing, All the seniors join the ring, Enchanting all that you put in. Let’s see what prize each one will win. First Witch: When shall we all meet again. This year, next year, or in ten? When our life’s work has begun, Then we’ll see what we have done, Where the place and when the time? Victory High School in '59. There to meet with the class, There to talk about the past. May good fortune smile on you. Senior Class of ’42. Second Witch: What great portents are in store? What opportunities find your door? Time alone can tell us this. Grab your chance and nothing miss. What will help you to succeed? What will be your greatest need? What will help you rise again, When your work seems all in vain? Most in life is won by toil. Let us watch the kettle boil. Third Witch: Round about the cauldron go, In the mystic kettle throw Health, that greates of all prizes; Far above the rest it rises. Boil thou first within the pot. Add double portion to the lot. Happiness is next in line. Let it rule you all the time. It will help to banish trouble, So, fire, bum and, cauldron, bubble. First Witch: Courage, what a lit we need. Foremost in each noble deed. Pour abundance in the pot; Stir the fire and keep it hot. Honesty, a mighty factor To all of you, beginning actor On life’s stage, before the world, Keep its lofty flag unfurled. Make the gruel thick and pure; It will make your lives secure. Second W'itch: Add thereto initiative, Charity, desire to give Lo! what is this my eyes behold! Charles Cueto strong and bold. Now a president is he, Ruler of all destiny. Next I see a charming miss, Patty Coleman, sweet actress. To her grace and acting art, Many a man will loose his heart. What have we here in uniform. A baseball pitcher, sure’s you’re born. It’s Bernard Kidd, watch him throw That ball across the plate just so. A missionary quite sincere Is Jane Winters, have no fear. In distant lands she will abode And win the heathen to her side. A champion boxer. Alva Gaston He’s been winner in many a fight. Mary Singleton trains him well, they say; To win a fight means better pay. A voice upon the air, how sweet! In singing, Mary Zane Lefevre is hard to b at. You’ll hear her every night, I know, If you turn on your radio. Olympic stars, how fast they run! Our Jorn Secret and Joe Secret at sound of gun Dash down the line and win the race. No other star excels their pace. A hostess in a large hotel Is Wanda Poling, she serves folks well. Her winning ways and sweetest smile Will hold the patrons there awhile. Explorers into distant lands, Walter Gabbert and Clarence Grose take their bands Of natives, who so willing came To capture all the wildest game. A surgeon who has prolonged life For many with his skillful knife. John Rapp’s name is sung with praise. His work’s well done in every phase. And now in all political fights, Defender of her woman’s rights, We find Geraldine Tyler’s name. She says that politics is her game. John Demarco now a big strong man Is doing well in his hot dog stand. In fact, his business is so good A beauty parlor now I see, As up-to-date as it can be. These two have certainly made a hit, Nina Bussey, and Eleanor Whiteman in partnership. Manuel Arias will in time Reach the top in his own line. He’s an elevator boy, His ups and downs do not annoy. Mary Boyles, may her kind increase, In helping others found her peace. From far New York a message comes That she’s a worker in the slums. Before a microscope we find The great biologist of all time. No flower or bug can come his way But that Ralph McIntyre has his say. Fair Betty Hoover, your future spells A great career, the sign foretells A job to write news stories true, Don’t let the task discourage you. True to his early high school dreams, His plans have all come true, it seems. A stern and solemn parson now The Reverend Don Little makes his bow. Anna Lee Leuliette, happy, carefree girl With flashing eye and hair acurl. A nurse, I’m sure we’ll all get sick And ask for Bette Haller as our pick. Bob DeMick next on the list Has become the great ventriloquist. He owns a “Punch and Judy” show. His tongue is always on the go. An orator, “Let’s right the wrongs.” Arnett Lamb shouts to the throngs. He waves his arms, his eyes flash fire, “To save the world, is my desire.” Now here’s a sign to catch your eye. It can’t escaep the passer-by. A dress shop on a busy street, Rose Moore and Ada Mae McAtee please meet. No one class would be complete Without an artist hard to beat. Delmer Ashcraft wins the coveted fame In “Who’s Who” find his name. Here we find a nice old maid So dignified, precise, and staid. Poor Christine Bray couldn’t find The man she thought was just her kind. Now here’s a future all would like, A happy, carefree, easy life. To Annette Fortney came great wealth. She married a man with failing health. A poet, too, with the ranks, Dallas Hedge has our thanks. He’s settled in the golden west And writes his poems with greatest zest. Alma Riley, a would -be-vamp Spends her time writing to boys in camp With a dish of lipstick and a hair-ribbon blue She signs her snapshots Forever True.” A glamour gal is Madalou Swiger Who drips sophistication She speaks in accents very British And with young blades is gay and skittish. There’s one more fortune in the pot; The best and longest of the lot. I wonder whose this one can be. Let’s open it and we shall see. Ah! this is one for Victory High. What do the oracles prophecy? It’s first and foremost aim shall be To seek the truth as endlessly As education in the past Has used this goal and hung on fast To those true aims which make men free And strengthen our democracy. To give to each and every child Who through its spacious portals filed That equal chance to happiness What comes from putting to the test The talents from which he’s endowed; No other aims will be allowed. It’s courses, then, will give free minds To win the struggle of our times, To tell the wrong from what is right And give to all a nobler life. A better school in years to come When all proclaim, “Your work’s well done.” When boys and girls can later say I helped to make our school that way. Seniors Purchase Much Needed Trophy Case For Victory High For a school who is always winning honors a trophy case is a great necessity. To meet these needs the senior class of 1942 has purchased a case to display trophies. As you enter the front door you will see the case on the right hand side in the mein hall. A brass plate was placed on a prominent place to designate that the class of '42 presented it to the school. The price of the case is $325. Part of the amount was taken from the school fund. CORRESPONDENT QUOTES (Continued from Page 10) viol refreshed by a green sucker.) With solos, duets, dances, business and private conferences, the hammering of a typewriter and a piano being tuned, the atmosphere was somewhat reminiscent of the Chicago fire or the San Francisco earthquake But. despite the strain of it all, there were no nervous collapses or yelping meeiries suffered due to the healthful (?) surroundings of the Drinkwater sanitarium. The Blades of Grass—Stephen Crane In Heaven, Some little blades of grass Stood before God. “What did you do?” Then all save one of the little blades Began eagerly to relate The merits of their lives. This one stayed a small way behind. Ashamed. Presently, God said. “And what did you do? The little blade answered, “Oh, my Lord, Memory is bitter to me, For, if T did good deeds, T know not of them.” Then God, in all his splendor, Arose from his throne. Oh, best little blade of grass!” he said. Eleven Juniors Are Initiated To National Honor Society Eleven juniors were initiated into the Victory chapter of the National H nor scci ty i i n impressive ceremony conducted by the senior members. May 15. Good character, scholarship, leadership, and j service are the requirements that students (must meet before becoming members. Officers of the club for the past year have 'been Mary Boyles, president; Eleanor White-man, vice president; and Patricia Coleman, secretary-treasurer. Other senior members are Virginia Armstrong Nuzum, Anna Christafore, Helen Brown. Madalou Swiger, Betty Hoover, Betty Jean Yates, Geraldine Tyler, Bette Lou Haller, Dorothy Spatafore, Margaret De Fazi Mary Zane Lefevre, Leona Smith, Irene Edgar, Jcscphine Diaz. Mary Virginia Audia, Pauline Anderson, Thelma Doolittle, Frances Larko. Nina Merle Bussey, Manuel Alvarez, Turie Jerome, and Eula Rose Short. Junior members are Helen Flavicn, Stella Mae Givens, Sarah Lucian, Betty Ruth Swiger, Rose Torjak, Amelia Young, Mary Belle Maxwell, Daniel Cole, Paul Grose, Dorsey Linch, and Edwin Poling. Victorian Girl Reserves Launch Project for Final Semester As their main project for the last semester, the Victorian Girl Reserves undertook the cleaning and repairing of the girls’ rest rooms. Curtains were made, floors and furniture painted, and a new mirror was purchased for the rest room on the balcony floor. Mrs. Leuliette said, “Miss Curry and I hope the girls will take pride in these clean rest rooms and do their share in keeping them clean.” Christafore and Whiteman Show H i g h est Scholastic Averages Anna Christafore and Eleanor Whiteman will deliver the caledictory and salutatory addresses respectively at Victory’s twenty-third commencement exercises to be held in the auditorium Tuesday evening. May 26. Anna’s scholastic average was 4.971 and Eleanor’s was 4.935. Both girls are graduates of Adamston Junior High School. WILL We, the Seniors of 1942 ,in full realization of our senses and with no malicious intent, do hereby bequeath and bestow to those who of necessity must be left behind in these halls of learning, all our most sacred treasures and honord possesssions acquired during our three year sojourn at Victory High School. Without further ado let us get on with the business at hand. Wanda Poling leaves her excuses for being absent (somebody willed them to her last year) to Sara Lopez. Betty Lou Haller leaves her sweetness and generosity to Betty Case. She just leaves Edwin period. Annette Fortney and Leona Smith leave their goose-stepping ability td Betty Jean Criss and Mary Shingleton. Geraldine Tyler leaves her modesty and rosy blushes to Eleanor Freeman. Not that she needs it. Eugene Palma leaves his curly locks and a bottle of slickum to Earl Britton. Genevieve Janicak leaves her lipstick to Ruby Gain. Unfortunately for Eleanor Williams, Pauline Boyce decided to take John Lueente with her. Bill Bartlett and Arthur McDaniel will their two seats in, English class for somebody else to sleep in next year. Nina Belle Pratt leaves to Helen Flavion her stateliness. Christine Bray wills Betty Lyon a package of typing paper as payment for all she has borrowed. Mary Zane Lefevre bestows upon Norma Swiger her ability with the ivories. (Piano to you). Tony Marino just leaves. Virginia Armstrong leaves her band-box appearance to Jeanette Furman. Margaret DeFazio wills her bravery to any senior girl who will take physics nexl year. Johnny DeMarco bequeaths his dancability to Manuel Gcorgadis. Tommy Stuart and Ruth Frush just leave together. John Rapp sadly parts with his French bock but leaves it in capable hands—Mrs. Martin’s. Donald Little leaves his gift of gab to James West. Nancy Malone leaves the joke she just now caught on to with Millie Young. Betty June Shreve leaves her Garbo complex to Gloria D’Annunzio. Betty Jean Y'atcs relinquishes her seat in study hall to Mina Stcngcr. Victoria Astrino wills a package of chewing gum to Joe Lipscomb. Frances Lasko and Freda Mae Hayes bequeath their lunch pails to Blanche Brown and Betty Lou Bell. Jimmy Lambrow leaves his sunny disposition to Jimmy Sams. Wonder what he’ll do with it? Reatha Mick and Irene Edgar will their giggles to Blanche Sneed and Ruth Jean Alvarez. Eleanor Stansberry leaves Steward (Casanova) K:sling to the mercy of the girl’s jjym class. Lela Gardner leaves her fiddle to Betty Jean Elliott. Joe Secret leaves Doc Hutson two packages of Mail Pouch. Most Outstanding Students COLEMAN ALVAREZ The above students were voted the most outstanding boy and girl, and most likely to succeed. Manuel Alvarez was also voted as the best athlete. Frocks for YOU! ! ! Mary Muffet —or— Susan Shane JUNIOR ORIGINALS as featured in MADEMOISELLE —at the— EXCLUSIVE Garment Shop Main Street at Fourth Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs '