Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

'l ccta'ity 'rtytyA, Sc ao£ a See t t e de t e atf t e f956 Optic Edited by a Student Staff Headed l� y ROSALYN ARTHUR, Editor ANNA BONAZZO, Co-Editor Look not into the Past ... It comes not again prove the Present L . . It is thine . . . So fo ancr a marry- ne mum Nil 'DecUcatia 0. KENNETH MITTONG Biology B.S., M.A. EDWARD POWELL Principal A.B., M.A. RUTH PYLE Business Administration A.B. Throughout our three years in Victory High School. Mr. Mittong, you have been both a fine teacher, and friend, and have shown not only knowledge but also sympathy, understanding, and guidance. Therefore we wish to express our appreciation and gratitude and dedicate the 1956 Victory Optic to you. For their effective guidance and inspiration during our years at Victory; for their untiring effort and cooperation in the success of our senior projects; for their wise counsel in our undertakings . . . the class of ’56 wishes to express its deepest appreciation to Mrs. Pyle, our sponsor and Mr. Powell, our principal. WIN IKK ED BELL Clee Clubs. A Cap pel la A.B.. M.A. KI TH CLEVKN(;EK Physical Education. Biology A.B. CANDACE DAVIS rt. History A.B. '7eacde'i 3 “rtyetfr Studettte (pet s4de uC pro K 'Ideai %i uMo£ectye. easi t HELEN DAVISSON English. Public Speaking A. B. CLIFTON C. DETAMORE Business Administration B. S. JULIA EMBRY Business Administration B.A. ANTIONETTE ERNST English A.B. L. EURA CRAY Social Studies A.B.. M.A. PAUL R. HESS Mathematics A.B.. M.A. WAITER HOLDEN Distributive Education A. B.. M.A. WANDA MARTIN Latin. French B. S.. M.A. JAMES F. MATTHEY Physics. Chemistry B.S. I.OUIS MORACF. Band M.M. LILLIE W. MORCAN English A. B.. M.A. JOHN NUZUM Industrial Arts B. S.. M.A. 'pr tH 76evi S cnce tce 'ZOe 7 'u tt piotti 76evi Sewccea TVe “SeKe ct. ETHEL B. PAINE Home Economics A. B.. M.A. CLARA ROMEO Physical Education. Biology B. A. J. NEILL SAPPINGTON Modern Problems, Basketball. Track Coacli B.A., M.A. NORMA B. SMALLWOOD English. Journalism A. B. ROBERT STRAIGHT Physical Education. Coach B. S.. M.S. HELEN UPTON Mathematics A.B.. M.A. GRACE VAN HORN Librarian A.B.. M.A. MARGUERITE BROWNE School Secretary SENIOR COUNCIL First row: nna Bonazzo. Sandra Glenn, Janice Zeck. Norma Cyphers. Second row: Kay Riggs. President David Davis. Larry Gonzalez. Third row: Abraham Fazzini. Joe Isner. Joe A amhrick. SetU i Pxe tt St uf JACK ADAMS . . . He is of a very melan rho v disposition . . . Preparatory Course . . Stage Committee. DELORES ALVAREZ . . . Jolly and happ every day . . . Distributive Education . . Glee Club 2: Y-Teens 2. RICHARD ALVAREZ . . . Yes, an' no, an mebbe, an' mebbe not . . . General Course . . . Radio Club 4: Language Club 2; Banc 2. 3. 4; Hall Boy 4; Optic Staff 3; Sports Editor 4. VICKI A NAN LA . . . Steady of purpose, to her aim ever true . . . Preparatory course . . . FNA 2. 3. Secretary 2: Y-Teens 2; GAA 3. CHUCK ANDERSON . . . And why should life all labor be . . . General Course . . . Football 3. SHERRY ARNETT . . . How jar a.little candle throws her beam . . . Commercial Course . . . A Cappella 3, 4; County Clinic 4: Thespian 3: Office Girl 4: FTA 3. ROSALYN ARTHUR ... A well-liked girl is always unconscious of her charm. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4; Homeroom Treasurer 2, 4, Secretary 3; Language Club 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3; Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; FNA 4; Optic Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Girl of the Month. DOROTHY BAILEY . . . Quiet as the day is long. . . . Distributive Education. MARY ANN BEEZEL ... I shall go softly all my years. . . . Distributive Education . . . Y-Teens; Glee Club. COY BELL . . . Rome was not built in a day. . . . General Course. MARY ANN BURG . . . Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Spirit Committee 3, 4; Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4, Secretary 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4. JEAN BRYAN . . . Fads and fashion are her game. . . . General Course . . . Language Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3; Y-Teens 2. 4. in l ictu%e cutd 7{ vuC ANNA BONAZZO . . . To be your friend is my only desire. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3. 4. Secretary 4; Language Club 2. 3, 4, Vice President 4; GAA 3, 4; Homeroom President 4; Thespian 3; Pep Squad 3; “Brother Goose” 3; Senior Council 4; Homecoming Princess 3; Optic Staff 3, Assistant Editor 4. ALMA CAIN . . . She's the very pink of courtesy. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. JUANIA CALAFATIS . . . Her quietness only contributes to her charm. . . . Distributive Education. FRANCIS CALDWELL . . . Silence makes great minds. . . . General Course. w r r' JOE CAROL1 ... He gains his reward by honest means. . . . General Course . . . Band 2, 3; Red Cross 2, 3; ‘‘Brother Goose” Committee 3. MARLENE CARPENTER . . . Always in style, always with a smile. . . . General Course . . . Y-Teens 2; Librarian 4. DIANE CHATHAM . . . A smile for everyone and seldom blue. . . . Commercial Course . . . Class Council 2. 3; FNA 4. MARY CLARK ... A modest maid is she. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3. GLENNA CHIPPS . . . A dish fit for the gods. . . . Distributive Education . . . Rand 2. 3. V JOAN CLEAVENGER . . . Sueet in manner, with the ability to succeed. . . . Commercial Course. ORLAN CLEVENGER . . . Speech is great, but silence is greater. . . . General Course . . . Football 2. 3. 4. GWEN CLIFTON . . . Having myself a time. . . . Commercial Course . . . Homeroom Officer 3; GAA 3. 4: Red Cross 2. Z4 ?o tctCcf e tu U4ce MARY JO COFFINDAFFER . . . I was in love with a wonderful guy. . . . Commercial Course . . . Band 2, 3; GAA 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3. SANDRA COFFINDAFFER . . . As merry as the day is long. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2. 3; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; FT A 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2. 3; GAA 3, 4, President 4; R« d Cross 4; Band 2. 3, 4, Majorette 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Thespian 3; Girls’ State 3; Pep Squad. LOU VILLA COFFMAN . . . Love and marriage. . . . Commercial Course . . . FT A 3; GAA 3; Pep Squad 3. VETO CONTENTO ... Let the world slide. . . . General Course . . . Spirit Committee 3. WINONA CRISLIP . . . r’s so peaceful in the country. . . . Distributive Education . . . Secretary. TOM CHRISMAN . . . Life's no better if you worry. . . . General Course . . . Band 2. 3; Red Cross 2. SANDRA CRISS . . . Behind her smile is a pleasing personality. . . . Commercial Course . . . FT A 3. 4, President 4; Homeroom Vice President 2. Secretary 3. RAMONA CROPP . . . From ajar she came. . . . Commercial Course. NORMA CYPHERS . . . The best things come in small packages. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Pep Squad; Class Council 2. 4; Language Club 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2; GAA 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3; Class Treasurer 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Office Girl 3, 4. JOYCE DAUGHERTY . . . No—shell never be an old maid. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; GAA 3; FNA 4; Band 2. 3; “Brother Goose” 3; League for Service Princess 4. DAVID DAVIS . . . Destined for Success. . . . Technical Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4, Vice President 4; Football 2, 3, 4. Co-Captain 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Stonewall Jackson Dist. Sect.— Treasurer 4; Language Club 2, 3; Boy of the Month 4; Basketball 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Class Vice President 2. President 3. 4. BARBARA DAVIS . . . Mildness rules the tvorld. . . . Commercial Course. ojf 'Panties, Da«tce . FRANCIS DENHAM . . . A quiet, unassum■ ing girl. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2. 4. ANTHONY DIMICCO . . . But, for my own part, it was all Greek to me. . . . Technical Course . . . Hi-Y 3, 4; Language Club 2. 3, 4; Football 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4. ALICE DIXON . . . She was all cheer. . . . Commercial Course . . . FT A 4. BARBARA ELLIOT . . . All is well that ends well. . . . Commercial Course. ABRAHAM FAZZINI . . . The devil cant have all the fun. . . . Technical Course . . . Class Council 2, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2. SHEILA FINCHAM . . . Silence never betrays you. . . . Distributive Education . . . Y-Teens 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. TOM FITTRO . . . I'll not budge an inch. . . . General Course . . . Football 2, 3, 4; All-County Football Team; Track 2. DANNY FLINT . . . Men of few words are best men. . . . General Course ... A Cappella 4; County Clinic 4; Glee Club 3; Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Parking Crew 2. ROBERT FLOWERS . . . Happy am , and free from care. . . . Commercial Course . . . Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Hi-Y Conference 3, 4. CARL FLOYD ... He has a good word for everyone. . . . General Course . . . Track 2; Language Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA FORTNEY . . . The quiet mind is richer than the crown. . . . Commercial Course . . . FT A 4; Camp 4; Glee Club 2. BEVERLY FOWLER . . . Five foot two, eyes of blue. . . . General Course . . . FNA 2, 3, 4. StecuUe , s44Aem6lte f COLEMAN FRETWELL . . . Much study is tiresome for the brain. . . . General Course . . . Spirit Committee 4; Football 3; Basketball 2; Track 2. 3. DONALD FRETWELL . . . Mischievous . . . General Course . . . Track 2; Glee Club. BARBARA FURBEE . . . A wise person gains much when she is liked by all. . . . General Course—Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3. 4; County Clinic 4; Thespian 3; Y-Teehs 2. 3. 4; Homeroom Vice President 4. PATTY GAINES . . . Never a dull moment. . . . General Course . . . Language Club 2; Band 2. 3. 4. KENNETH GARRETT ... As good an ath-lete, as he is good looking. . . . General Course . . . Football 2. 3, 4; All-County Football Team 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; All-Tournament Basketball Reg. I. II. DARRELL GAWTHROP . . . Man is a social animal. . . . General Course. SHARON GILL . . . Love me little, love me long. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2, 3. 4; A Cappella 4; County Clinic 4: Band 2, 3, 4, Twirlcr 2. 3, 4; FT A 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3; GAA 3; Thespian 3; Optic Staff 4; Pep Squad 3. SANDRA GLENN . . . She is ready to work when needed and works with a hearty good will. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4; Band 2. 3, 4, Twirler 2. 3; Drum Major 4; GAA 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3; Pep Squad 3; Girls State 3; Language Club 2, 3. 4; FT A 4; Class Council 3, 4; Thespian 3; Optic Staff 4. CATHERINE GOLA ... The terrible burden of having nothing to do. .. . Commercial Course . . . Class Secretary 2; FNA. 4. LARRY GONZALEZ . . . Friendliness is the foundation for friendship. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3. 4, President 4; Homeroom Treasurer 2, President 3, Vice President 4; Class Vice President 4; Boy of the Month 4; Language Club 2. 3, 4. RONALD GONZALEZ . . . There is a right and wrong handle to everything. . . . General Course . . . Band 2, 3, 4; Hall Boy 4. DAVID GOULD ... To laugh at men of sense is the privilege of fools. . . . Commercial Course . . . Band 2. 3, 4. NORMA GOWER ... As she thinks in her heart so she does. . . . General Course. MIKE GULAS ... The remembrance of the tintinabulation of the bell. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hall Boy 4; Language Club 2, 3. 4; Radio Club 4; Boy of the Month 4. NANCY HILL . . . Full of mischief, fun, and laughter. . . . General Course . . . Y-Teens 3; FNA 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3; GAA 3; Librarian 4; Optic Staff 3, 4, Advertising Manager 4; Pep Squad 3; Needlecraft Club 2. RONNIE HILL ... He looks the whole world in the face. . . . General Course . . . Track 2. 3, 4. MARGARET HOLBERT . . . Saying is one thing, and doing is another. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2. 3, 4; Thespian 3; FTA 4; “Brother Goose’ (Committee). KAY HURST . . . There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2; Princess to Fall Festival. SARAH HUSK . . . Give me wings to fly. . . . Technical Course . . . FNA 3. VIRGINIA HYDE . . . Good humor is the sunshine of the mind. . . . Distributive Education. RONALD HAMRICK . . . Everything has been said. . . . General Course. JOE ISNER . . . Underneath all his foolishness is true worth. . . . General Course . . . Senior Council 4; Spirit Committee 4; Glee Club 3: “Brother Goose” 3. RONNIE KARERE . . . What a struggle life is. . . . Distributive Education President . . . Basketball 2. 3. JAMES KARNIS . . . He was the mildest mannered man. . . . Distributive Education . . . Football; Basketball. tde 'pr Kt tde S Ae e vie BILL KARRIGAN . . . Solid as a rock. . . . Commercial Course . . . Homeroom Vice President 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3. CHARLOTTE KONTAK . . . Condensed sweetness. . . . Commercial Course . . . Office Girl 4; FTA 3, 4. Secretary 4. MARY JO KOPP ... A friendly smile—a helping hand. . . . Commercial Course . . . -Teens 2, 3, 4, President 4; Homeroom Secretary 2, Vice President 3; Spirit Committee 2, 3. 4; GAA 3, 4, Secretary 3; Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3; Pep Squad 3; Y-Teen Conference 4. MARIE KOURPAS ... A Song in My Heart. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2; FTA 3; A Cappella 3, 4, County Clinic 4; Thespian 3; Spirit Committee 3; GAA 3, 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Pep Squad 3. DONALD KYLE . . . Quiet and retiring but a boy of true worth. . . . General Course . . . Football 2. FRED KNAPP . . . Silence is golden. . . . General Course. NICK LAMBERDINIS . . . Necessity has no law. . . . General Course . . . Language Club 2. 3. BILL LAWSON . . . For you and I the dancing is ours. . . . General Course . . . Class Council 2. 3; Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4, President 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2; Red Cross 3; Band 3; Football 3; “Brother Goose” 3. RUTH LINGER . . . She has patience that may compass anything. . . . General Course . . . Red Cross 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; FTA 3, 4. Publicity Chairman 4, County Treasurer 4: A Cappella 3, 4; Glee Club 3; GAA 3; Thespian 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Optic Staff 3, 4. MARY ANN LIPTAK ... A man says what he knows, a woman says what will please. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Glee Club 2; FNA 4; A Cappella 3, 4. Treasurer 4. County Clinic 4; Girls’ State 3. MIKE LUCAS . . . Nothing is so dear and precious as time. . . . General Course . . . Basketball 2, 3; Football 2. 3; Red Cross 4. OKEY SANDS . . . He did not care a button for it. . . . General Course. (?M H Ked fratwied Sc uxd SuteA. LORETTA LYONS . . . Though she be but little, she is great. . . . Commercial Course . . . Band 2, 3; GAA 4. JASPER McINTYRE . . . Nothing can be produced out of nothing. . . . Distributive Education . . . Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 2. DAVID MASTO ... A quiet carrot was he. . . . Distributive Education. ROSEMARIE MARANO ... Her merry spirits are catching. . . . Distributive Education . . . Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2. JIM MARKS . . . His impish grin betrays his mischievous ways. . . . General Course . . . Language Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Basketball 2. EDDIE MAXWELL . . . He declared that he knew nothing, except the fact of his ignorance. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Radio Club 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Chaplain 4; “Brother Goose” (Stage); Track 2, 3, 4; Audio Visual Crew 2, 3, 4. NANCY McKEEN ... It is certain because it is possible. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Band 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3; Language Club 2, 3; FT A 4; Thespian 3. CHARLENE McKENNY . . . Let's, all go to the shower-room. . . . General Course . . . Thespian 2, 3; A Cappella Accompanist 3, 4; School Pianist 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; FT A 3, 4, Vice President 4, County Vice President 4; Homeroom Treasurer 3, Secretary 4. ANN McKOWN . . . Our life is what our thoughts make it. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. ROY MEARNS ... It takes a tvise man to discover a wise man. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 3, 4. NEVA MENEAR . . . This would be a lonesome world without her in it. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Class Council 2; Language Club 2, 3; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Optic Staff 3, 4; Pep Squad 3; Cheerleading Clinic 4. ROY MENENDEZ . . . ’ know a trick worth two of that. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 3. 7eac4 ta, S te z6 Deuf,f 'Day, BETTY MERRINER . . . Ah, pleasantness . . . Commercial Course ... A Cappella 3; Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4. BETTY MILLER . . . She does the best in all she tries. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2. 3; FTA 3. BETTY MICHAEL ... If she ever knew an evil thought she spoke no evil word. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Homeroom Treasurer 2; Language Club 2, 3; A Cappella 3: GAA 2; Band 2, 3, 4. RUTH MOATS ... A quiet and pleasant combination. . . . Commercial Course. ANN MOORE . . . A maiden fair with winning ways. . . . General Course . . . Red Cross 2; Glee Club 3; Homeroom Vice President 4; Leadership Camp 3. JUDY MOORE . . . Things are not always what they seem. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 3; Band 2. 3; Thespian 3. SANDRA MURPHY . . . It is quality rather than quantity that matters. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4. CHARLES MURRAY . . . Speed. . . . General Course. SHEILA MUSCI . . . Love is an art, and the greatest of arts. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3. 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3; GAA 3: Pep Squad 3; FNA 4; Homeroom Treasurer 4; Optic Staff Typist 4. JOE MONTGOMERY . . . Man is the only animal that blushes or needs to. . . . General Course. NANCY NEWBROUGH ... She has the graces of dignity, charm and beauty. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 4; Spirit Committee 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Thespian 3; Optic Staff 3, 4. Feature Editor 4. SUSIE NEWBROUGH . . . There is no place more delightful than school. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Spirit Committee 2; FNA 2. 3, 4, President 4; Language Club 2, 3. 4, Secretary 4; Y-Teens 2. 3; Librarian 3. 4. €Utd Tfewi-fa- Se SHILA NEWMAN . . . Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2. 3; Y-Teens 2; FTA 3, 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Band 2. 3. 4; Thespian 3; Librarian 4; FTA Treasurer, Conference 4. VIRGINIA NORRIS . . . Throw fear to the winds. . . . Distributive Education. GENEVA PANTHER . . . With vim and snap to make things go and worth to make you like her so. .. . Commercial Course . . . Honor Society 3. 4; GAA 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4, President 4; Thespian 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Head Cheerleader 4; Office Girl 4. FRANK PATTERSON ... I did not care one straw. . . . Distributive Education. JUNIOR PERRI . . . We desire nothing so much as what we ought not to have. . . . Technical Course ... A Cappella 3, 4; County Clinic 4; Football 2; Baseball 2. DON ETA PHILLIPS . . . Practice is the best of all instructors, . . . Distributive Education . . . Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2: Language Club 2: FNA 2: Band 3. DONALD PULICE . . . No human is of serious importance. . . . Distributive Education. RONALD PULICE . . . I laugh'd till I cried. . . . Distributive Education. CHARLES PYLE . . . What now if the sky were to fall? . . . General Course . . . Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3. 4; Parking Crew 2; Basketball 4. EDDIE POSEY . . . Second thoughts are even wiser. . . . General Course . . . Basketball 2. ROBERTA REED . . . Life's too short to worry. . . . Distributive Education . . . GAA 3. AUSTIN REED . . . Leave no stone unturned. . . . Distributive Education. pa'lyatt t P%te ccU ufi . CHARLOTTE REEVES . . . Always alert for fun and laughter. . . . Commercial Course . . . Thespian 3. PAUL RICHARDS . . . Happy and free is he. . . . General Course. MARY ANN RHOADES . . . The inaudible and noiseless root of time. . . . Commercial Course . . . Band 2, 3; FNA 4; Librarian 4. KAY RIGGS . . . Sweet in manner, with the ability to succeed. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Band 2. 3. 4; GAA 3. 4. Secretary 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. Secretary 4; Class Council 4; Pep Squad 3: Language Club 2. 3. 4; Thespian 3; Optic Staff 3. PATTY RIGSBY ... As clear as a whistle. . . . Distributive Education . . . GAA 3; Y-Teens 2. PAT I RIF TER . . . So little done—so much to do. . . . Commercial Course . . . Office Girl 4. WILLIAM ROBERTI . . . An athlete was he and every inch a man. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Homeroom President 2, 3, Vice President 4; Football 2, 3, 4. Big Ten Team 4, All-County Team 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 3; Optic Staff 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4. JUDY ROMANO ... Is merry as a cricket. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3; Red Cross 3; Thespian 3; Homeroom Treasurer 4; Band 2. 3. MARY ROSS . . . Pleasant but shy . . . Commercial Course. JUDY SANJULIAN . . . Speak low, when you speak love. . . . General Course . . . Glee Club 2; GAA 3, 4. Vice President 4; Red Cross 2 : Pep Squad 3. CHRISTINE SCHMITZ . . . Happy to see her come our way . . . General Course . . . FNA 4; Y-Teens 3. 4; Thespian 3; Language Club 3, 4. CHARLES SETTLES . . . Life is one long process of getting tired. . . . Technical Course . . . Radio Club 4; Hall Boy 4. 7 Sfrent 'fyean. KENNETH SHINN . . . Love, laugh, and be happy. . . . General Course . . . Parking Crew 2. 3, 4. SHIRLEY SHORT . . . Her name bespeaks her nature. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4, County Clinic 4; Glee Club 2; Spirit Committee 3, 4. JANIE SHULTZ . . . Well-Timed Silence. . . . Distributive Education. JACKIE SEARS . . . Happy and carefree. . . . Distributive Education. JOANNE SIRK . . . Lady He Good. . . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 2; GAA 4; Office Girl 4; Optic Staff 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3. BOB SMALLWOOD ... We all like him, we just cant help it. . . . General Course ... A Cappella 3, 4; County Clinic 4; Glee Club 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Track 2, 3. BILL STERLING ... I meddle in no one s business but my own. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 2. 3, 4; Red Cross 2, 3; Class Council 3; Baseball 4; Class Treasurer 3. RICHARD SMITH . . . The shortest pleasures are the nicest. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4, Vice President 4; Homeroom Secretary 4. SONNY SMITH . . . Everything s moving so fast. . . . General Course . . . Football 2; Baseball 4. CARL SQUIRES ... A quiet boy—at times. . . . General Course . . . Glee Club 3; Band 2, 3, 4. JERRY STACK POLE ... The one with the witty mind, the smiling face, the magnetic personality. . . . General Course . . . Hi-Y 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. Honorable Mention 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3: Baseball 4. NANCY STREETS . . . Sweet and charming as can be. . . . Commercial Course . . . Band 2, 3, 4. Majorette 2, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3; GAA 3. 4. i t tde “Scat 'ZCeUf MARLENE SWIGER . . . Efficient in a quiet way. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Band 2. 3, 4. SANDRA SWIGER . . . Cheerfulness is natural to her. . . . General Course . . . Honor Society 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Office Girl 3; Girls’ State 3; A Cappella 3, 4, County Clinic 4; Glee Club 2; “Brother Goose” 3; Homeroom Secretary 3. 4; Government Day Rep. 3. DELORES TAYLOR ... A lady of few words. . . . Commercial Course ... A Cappella 3, 4 Glee Club 2; GAA 3. RICHARD TENDA . . . A very unclutchable man. . . . General Course . . . Radio Club 4; Basketball 2; Parking Crew 2. MARY ANN THOMAS . . . An open-hearted maiden. . . . Commercial Course . . . Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4, County Clinic 4. DAVID TOOTHMAN . . . What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar. . . . General Course . . . Glee Club 2; Football. Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3. HARRY TRIMBLE . . . Why worry?. . . . Commercial Course. JOHN TYLER . . . You7 never know. . . . General Course. CAROLINE WALKER . . . She looks down to blush% and she looks up to sigh. . . . Commercial Course . . . Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 2. 4; Glee Club 2; “Brother Goose” Committee 3. DANNY WALLS . . . Sincere is he. . . . Distributive Education. RONNIE WAMSLEY . . . His endearing quality is his dry wit. . . . Preparatory Course . . . Language Club 3. ANETTE WHITE . . . A smiling girl with a personality to hoot. . . . Distributive Education . . . Glee Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 2. 74etr — LAWRENCE WILKINSON ... A striking figure in any crowd. . . . General Course . . . Band 2, 3, 4. NANCY ANN WILKINSON . . . Whoop-te-doo! What fun! . . . Technical Course . . . Y-Teens 2; GAA 3; Band Majorette 3, 4. LARRY WILLIAMS . . . M try. . . . Technical Course . . . Football 2, 3; Band Manager 4. NANCY WILLIAMS ... A quiet type. . . . General Course . . . Band 2, 3, 4. ROBERT WILLIAMS . . . He loveth pleasure. . . . General Course . . . Homeroom Treasurer 4; Hall Boy 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 2. MARTHA WOLFE . . . Keeps us guessing. . . . General Course . . . Glee Club 3. DAVID WORSTELL . . . We must live to eat and eat to live . . . General Course. DIXIE LOU WYATT . . . Her heart is like the moon, there's a man in it. . . Commercial Course . . . Y-Teens 3, 4; FNA 2. 3, 4; Thespian 3. JOE Y AM BRICK . . . Sports-loving and fun-loving rolled into one . . . Technical Course . . . Class Council 2. 3. 4; Class President 2, Vice President .3; Hi-Y 3. 4. President 4; Boys State 3; Football 2, 3, 4; “Brother Goose” 3; Language Club 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Homeroom President 4: Hall Boy 4; Glee Club 2. RALPH WILLIAMS . . . Tough, but oh, so gentle . . . General Course. MARLENE Y OILMANS . . . Blonde and fair is she . . . General Course . . . FHA 2; Glee Club 2; Office Girl 4. JANICE ZECK . . . She's peppy ,nicet and sweet . . . Commercial Course . . . Cheerleader 2. 3. 4. Cheerleading Clinic 3; Class Secretary 3. 4; Homeroom President 2, 3. Vice President 4: Band 2; GAA 3, 4: Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Office Girl 4. z td tyvcutuati t. Seniors of 1956 graduating class of Victory High School, David Davis and Janice Zeck, leaving the building for the last time. Fate, like Nature, plays many strange and outstanding tricks. Who or when it will strike, no one can possibly tell. For every man has a role in life, a role with an indefinite ending. Ceasing only, when the curtain falls on the last and final act, But though Kenny’s part was short, it was important and well played. And because of this fact, the memory of Kenny will neither fade, perish, or depart from the students and friends, who knew him, who accepted him, and who loved him. —TOM CHRISMAN s4 at Ocvi Paat “Tho' lost to sight, to mem’ry dear thou ever wilt remain. The accomplishments that the class of ’56 have made at Victory will fade into the misty shadows with those of other classes before us. The shadowy curtain of tradition, which conceals memories of achievements, of happy, carefree days, and of transient sorrows, will close and hoard those human endeavors. Memories will bring back the feeling in later years, and we will dwell on the past and recall those never-to-be-forgotten moments. How can we forget our first day at Victory in September of 1953? With faltering steps, we crossed the threshold into a new life that was destined to change our whole attitude. Lacking in confidence in this unexplored world, we leaned heavily upon the guidance of our advisors. Mrs. Pyle. Miss Davisson. Mrs. Smallwoojl, Mrs. Paine. Miss Xenaxis, and Mr. Mittong. At the first meeting of this noisy, incorrigible class, class officers were elected. Joe Yambrick. Dave Davis. Cookie Zeck. and Norma Cyphers were chosen as the first leaders of our class. February found the weary sophomores tramping the streets and knocking on doors soliciting magazine subscriptions. Our tireless efforts netted a profit of $643.09. The efforts were not spent in vain, for the high salesmen. Jesse Bell. Mary Ann Rhoades, and Judith San Julian received valuable prizes. We were as proud and enthusiastic as the upper classmen, (which proved that we didn’t lag in school spirit! when Victory won the Big 10 Championship in football, basketball, and baseball. Who can ever dismiss the feeling of anticipation and confidence that was present at every game? And the final cheers of victory that made the Eagles know that we were behind them all the way?! The class was very grateful to Miss Davisson when she untiringly directed the touching Easter program that she had written. The school had a first glimpse of outstanding so pho-more talent as Anna Bonazzo. Larry Gonzalez, and Ronnie Wamsley retold the Easter story. Another memorable day was spent in Pittsburgh when the biology classes toured the Carnegie Museum. Sadness because we would be parted from our friends was intermingled with the joy we felt when we reached the end of our first year at Victory. The summer passed quickly for most, and September of 1954 found a more reserved group of juniors entering the side portals. Even the faculty noticed the startling change, as the first business meeting was called to order. Dave Davis was elected as leader of our class; his co-workers were Joe Yambrick, Cookie Zeck and Bill Sterling. Another project, more walking and knocking on doors. The annual sale of Christmas cards began in October. As a result of our super salesmanship, we sold over 800 boxes of cards and gained a profit of more than $400. As in the previous year, the effort wasn’t wasted for Kenny Watkins earned $10 for his terrific salesmanship. Sandra Murphy received $5 for being second highest salesman. The Homecoming Dance that the Journalism Class sponsored on November 5 aroused much interest, throughout the school. Anna Bonazzo received the honor of representing the juniors in the Queen’s court. A captivated audience on December 16 watched the humorous “Brother Goose.” our class play. Anna Bonazzo became the envy of all the girls as she and Bill Lawson shared the romantic leading roles. Joe Yambrick. Sandra Swiger. and Nancy Newbrough revealed their hidden talents as supporting players. Also included in the cast were Ruth Linger, Shila Newman, Joyce Daugherty, Sancie Coffindaffer, Marie Kourpas and Jasper Mc-Intyre. Mr. Butcher’s unique direction and the co-operation of the cast made “Brother Goose” a huge success. On Government Day, February 7, Sandra Swiger and Dave Davis, as representatives from Victory, witnessed the West Virginia: Legislature in session. As a reward for her enthusiasm and loyalty at all the games. Geneva Panther was selected as head cheerleader in the spring election. Gaining the admiration and envy of their classmates. Dave Davis, Roy Mearns, Anna Bonazzo. Geneva Panther, Larry Gonzalez, Mike Gulas, Susie Glenn, Sandra Swiger. Kay Riggs, and Rosalyn Arthur were formally initiated as new members of the National Honor Society on May 5. The 10 juniors were guests of the senior members at a banquet held at the Gore Hotel. Recalling I lie excitement of the evening of May 20, we can still see the girls in their lovely gowns and the hoys in their white jackets as they danced to the music of Heinie Hamipel. (The Junior-Senior Prom had been anticipated for several months.) After dancing 'til 12 in the Waldo Hotel, we enjoyed a satisfying snack donated by the Exchange Club, whose members lengthened our evening’s entertainment by sponsoring a movie at a local theater and breakfast at the Moose Hall. Tired hut happy students finally went home at 6:30 a.m. to relive with their parents the events of the night before. With little warning, our junior year ended. Upon presentation of the key during the Move-Up Day exercises on May 25, we assumed senior seats and privileges. Regretfully we saw our senior friends depart. Another year had passed and we had finally reached our goal—the prestige of senior privileges. Our class suffered a great loss when our beloved classmate, Kenny Watkins, passed away on June 7. Dignified seniors strode confidently through the front portals on September 1. 1955. The first day was spent exchanging vacation gossip and comparing sun-tans. Familiar with class elections, we chose Dave Davis, Larry Gonzalez, Cookie Zeck. and Norma Cyphers to lead our class to glory. Weeks of anticipation and excitement began the day we were measured for class rings. Later. Sayre’s Studio had the honor of photographing our charming countenances. Early in October, the senior class chose Joyce Daugherty to represent Victory in the League for Service Follies program. Later that same month Kay Hurst was selected as Victory’s Princess for Salem College Fall Festival. Although a few doubted the ability of our football team, the boys worked unrelentingly and won the admiration of the student body with a 7 won 3 lost record. A day that few will forget was Veterans’ Day. The determined Eagles downed the Hilltoppers in a 26-0 victory. (We savored this victory all the more, as the Hilltoppers had given us a 26-0 defeat the previous year.) “Hooker” Roberti received honors as a result of his outstanding skill and sportsmanship. He was chosen as a member on the second All-State Football Team. Big 10 Team. All-County and All-Northern Team. Kenny Garrett and Tom Fittro were selections on the All-County Team. November 14 was a memorable day for Sancie Coffindaffer as she brought honor to her parents and her school by winning the local “Voice of Democracy” contest, sponsored by the Jaycee Club. Adding to the memories of their senior year. Rosalyn Arthur. Dave Davis. Larry Gonzalez. Mike Gulas. William Roberti. and Roy Mearns were given the distinction of being chosen as “Students of the Months.” Can one ever forget the thrill of wearing his class ring for the first time? December 1 proved to be one of the most outstanding days for the seniors, for they finally received their rings! Wearing attractive dresses and smart suits, the seniors danced to the Boy Scout Orchestra at the Christmas Party, which wras held in the gym. Students, as well as the faculty members, spent a most enjoyable evening. “The Christmas Rose,” directed by Miss Davisson, afforded the audience the opportunity to see the magnificent seniors perform. The cast included Sancie Coffindaffer. Gwen Clifton, Nancy W ilkinson. Anna Bonazzo. Richard Smith. Junior Perri, Joe Isner, and Bill Lawson. Seventeen students were pleasantly surprised during assembly February 24 as they were called to the stage to be initiated into the National Honor Society. Jack Adams, Norma Cyphers, Barbara Furbee. Charlotte Kontak, Mary Jo Kopp. Marie Kourpas, Ruth Linger, Betty Merriner, Nancy Newbrough. Patty Ritter, William Roberti, Judy Romano, Judy San Julian. Mary Ann Thomas, Ronald Wamsley, Joe Yambrick, and Janice Zeck made up this honored group. Our forthcoming sorrow as we contemplated graduation was sweetened by the present joy of our social activities in May. The Senior Banquet was held in the dining room of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel on May 8. The excitement, the music, the laughter of the prom; the rehearsals, the tension and final curtain of the play; the muffled voices, gay comradeship, and final rendezvous of sneak day; graduation day with its tears, handshakes and awakening maturity—these memories will be cherished by all. One last memory remains—the long awaited trip to New York. When this is over, we will no longer be the seniors of Victory High. Time may take away our youth, our joys, and all earthly possessions, but with these golden memories in our treasury, we shall never be poor. Oun, 'putune £ttvc4co tecC April 12 Dear Eagle Eye: Many Victoryites are sending thank you letters to you for writing in your column news about former students of the class of ’56. By showing our appreciation for this, why not stage a reprint of the article. The Big Parade: The Earl of Donley, NICK LAM BERN EDIS, Ix-auing ex-Ambassador CAROLES daughter Sharman at the Colony . . . Met. Soprano SANDRA MURPHY starring in Producer’s Staircase soon . . . MARIE KOURPAS, the vocalist, playing it cool at the Carleton House with 4 Don Juans. KENNY SHINN. LAWRENCE WILKENSON. COY BELL. RICHARD TENDA as armunition . . . SANCIE COFFINDAFFER and BOB SMALLWOOD reconciling at the Town House spot . . . JERRY STACKPOLE and CHARLENE McKENNY, Mr. and Mrs. America, adoring the CONTENTO Quarter’s version of the Follies which was directed by COLEMAN FRETWELL and DONALD KYLE . . . CATHERINE COLA at the Copa amusing the sightseers with her mink gloves . . . LARRY GONZALEZ, the Senator, strolling along Park Avenue . . . ROBERT WILLIAMS, the World Series star hurler. and his manager DAVID TOOTHMAN, shopping at the CHATHAM Jewelry Store . . . MARY ANN BURG, a stenographer, sampling “Duets.” the new reducing cookie . . . JIM MARKS. Art Carney’s replacement, buying lunch at the FLOWERS Club with a telephone operator, NANCY STREETS . . . NEVA MENEAR. W oman Athlete of the Year, lunching at Le Ruhan Bleu with pro-football player, TOM F1TTRO. Ambassador to Switzerland, RICHARD SMITH, and pro-basketball player, KENNY' GARRETT . . . CHARLES “Lord Blair” PYLE, the wrestler, opening at the Madison Gardens . . . SHEILA MUSCI, the dress designer, and PATTY RITTER, the REEVES model, redecorating the window at the ROSS Shop . . . SANDRA SWIGER, the Best Dressed of the Year, shopping at the TRIMBLE fruit market located on GAINES and ELLIOT Street. The Late Watch: Sports Reporter. ROY MEARNS, photographers, RICHARD ALVAREZ and EDDIE MAXW;ELL, are a threesome in the SONNY SMITH places . . . MATHEW PERRPS next B’way appearance will be in MIKE GULA.S’ version of ‘Rosemarie’ . . . NANCY NEW-BROUGH’s “All the Money” cast includes JOE YAMBRICK, the one to watch in his romantic get-up . . . Nurses, SUSIE NEWBROUGH, MARY ANN RHOADES. NANCY HILL. VICKIE ANANIA, MARY ANN LIPTAK. and CHRISTINE SCHMITZ, gathered around Dr. RAYMOND MENENDEZ at the GAWTHROP’S, Miami Beach . . . Mrs. SHARON GILL Fernandez and Mrs. MARY JO COFFINDAFFER Greathouse supping at JOHN TYLER’S Steak House . . . Airline hostesses, CAROLINE WALKER and JOANNE SIRK with pilot and co-pilot. EDDIE POSEY and BUZZY FLOYD, dancing to the “Melody Makers” led by ABE FAZZINI with such musical makers as JERRY PERNELL, RON GONZALEZ, CARL SQUIRES, and DAVID GOULD . . . DAVID DAVIS, the Dean of STERLING College, dining at BEEZEL’S—alone . . . SANDRA CRISS and RONNIE WAMSL EY buying tickets to see the SPRINGSTON-MIK A LI AK Show. Orchids: BILL (King) LAWSON’S latest hit, “Where Are You” . . . TOM CHRISM AN’S book “Country W'ays” . . . BARBARA FIJRBEE’S new ABC album: “I Remember” . . . JOE ISNER’S portrait of “The Victorious” . . . MARLENE CARPENTER and JEAN BRYANS design of dress “The Star Gleamer” . . . DANNY FLINT’S platter “Moments to Forget.” Celebs About Town: BILL KARR1GAN planning to holiday abroad soon . . . SHILA NEWMAN, the leading lady of “Fancy and Plain.” and MARLENE SWIGER, her agent, walking rapidly down Park Avenue . . . RUTH LINGER, the syndicated columnist, buying a string of mock pearls at KARNIS’S . . . SHEILA FINCHAM and ALICE DIXON, the drugstore chain owners, selling cosmetics to KAY HURST, a good-looker . . . MARGAREI HOLBERI. Homemaker of the Year, strolling through Central Park with such celebs as VIRGINIA FORTNEY. FRANCES CALDWELL, SARAH HUSK . . . JUDY SAN JULIAN, ANNA BONAZZO. ROSA-LYN ARTHUR, the Amazing Songstresses, celebrating their successes by buying mink coats with mink shoes to match . . . CHUCK NDERSON, former fight-champ, confiding that he made a mint in the stock market . . . COOKIE ZECK, an Arthur Murray tutor, dancing at TAYLOR’S . . . NORMA CYPHERS Knight, walking her French poodle into the ADAMS-FOWLER Bank to deposit another $10,000 . . . ANTHONY DI MICCO, the No That Tune M.C., wishing to buy a house in Beverly Sills . . .SHERRY ARNETT, The Washington correspondent, and her assistant. MARLENE YEOMAN, drinking coffee at A. REED’S . . . KAY RIGGS, the head lab technician al NORRIS Hospital, rushing down 5th to catch Ray's Inis. Sallies In Our Alley: ORLAN CLEVENGER and DONALD FRET WELL, the multi-millionaires, saying it's cheaper to live in Spain . . . Heiress MARY JO KOPP supping at MERRINER’S Gold Room and telling her friends, GENEVA PANTHER, who owns a school for cheerleaders, BETTY MICHAEL, the real estate owner, and ANN MOORE, the swimming instructor, about her trip abroad. Table Talk. DOROTHY BAILEY, DELORES ALVAREZ, and JUANIA CALAFATIS, the beauticians at Pierre's Beauty Salon whose proprietor is CHARLES SETTLES, were seen at JACKIE SEAR'S play “Three Minks Later” whose cast included SHIRLEY SHORT. ANETTE WHITE, and LARRY WILLIAMS . . . Pro-golfer. WILLIAM ROBERTI, made one of his longest putts, a 54-footer . . . CHARLES MURRAY, whose annual gross is now $500,000. reminiscing about the days when he longed for a dime for coffee . . . The well-known girls’ basketball team, coached by PATTY RIGSBY, has such famous players as ROBERTA REED, DIXIE WYATT. MARTHA WOLFE, JANIE SHULTZ. DELORES TAYLOR, and NANCY WILKENSON. Faces Out Front: Attending the convention for the foremost teachers of America were SANDRA GLENN. NORMA GOWER. CHARLOTTE KONTAK. LORETTA LYON. NANCY McKEEN, ANN McKOWN, and BETTY MILLER . . . RONALD PULICE and DONALD PULICE, the most successful businessmen, have JUDY ROMANO. MARY ANN THOMAS, NANCY WILLIAMS, as their confidential secretaries . . . LOUVELLA COFFMAN and DONETA PHILLIPS, who have been married now for 15 years, were seen talking to former debutantes. GWEN CLIFTON, GLENNA CHIPPS, JOAN CLEAVENGER, ALMA CAIN . . . WINONA CRISLIP. the head of the advertising staff at DENHAM’S Dress Shop, lunching with MIKE LUCAS, the architect. BOB LYNCH, and RONNIE KARERE, interior decorators, VIRGINIA HYDE, and ROSEMARIE MARANO. model housewives . . . Inspector for the FBI. JASPER MacINTYRE, proved that FRED KNAPP, a news commentator, RONNIE HILL, an Army coach, FRANK PATTERSON, bottle cap exec, OKEY SANDS, Civil Service coordinator. DANNY' WALLS, and RONALD WILLIAMS, the morticians, and Senator DAVID WORSTELL are confirmed bachelors . . . RUTH MOATS, BARBARA DAVIS, and JUDY MOORE offered services to the American Red Cross and were sent to Europe. This is what you wanted, “56” grads, a prophecy for the future. What really lies before us? Perhaps we may not all have fame and fortune, but we will hope to have that which is needed most of all—happiness. AS WE PAUSE in our attempt at summarizing this, our last year at Victory, we wish to thank our very loyal and helpful advisor, MRS. SMALLWOOD,- who has given tirelessly of her time and efforts to make this OPTIC a success. e l ookle.d Ihen i' T i n €- 7$icha nd ftn't'ho Jane Adams Joan Allen Edward Allowatt Jerry Ancel Connie Ancel Mary Ashcraft Carol Baker Paul Barberio 1 Robert Barnes Becky Barrett Jesse Bell John Bellotte £}u tc vt 'JttcCucCe Jack Bennett Paul Bethel Dick Bice Rose Mary Boggs Delores Brown Susie Bryan Bob Cain Eileen Caldwell David Carpenter Ronald Carpenter Loretta Carr Cecil Casto John Chatham Jim Cistaro Pauline Claypoole Jean Clark Frances Conch Jane Corder John Cottrill Roger Cottrill Jerry Criner Keith Cutlip Arnet Davis Joan Davis “PCcuf, SeCCttty. (tyit4t na6 (£cvuC . 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Martha Merandi Eddie Mihaliak Billie Moore Carolyn Morris Lloyd Nestor Steve Nicholson Thurman Nutter Eddie Patterson Bernard Pernell Billie Pernell Dean Pernell John Perri David Post Judy Powell Martha Preston Bernard Ramsey Lloyd Reed Phyllis Reed Mary Beth Riddle Kay Ritter Elissa San Julian Dena San Julian Patty Scolopio Nancy Sears John Seft ick Aileen Selman Hazel Sendling Virginia Sendling Virginia Shinn Alberta Shipley Ellen Shultz Charlotte Sinnett Eugene Sirk Janice Skinner Alta Smith fan Ti on b cuuC Pu t Doris Smith Linda Snyder Mike Sprouse Jerry Sprout Donald Stalinsky Shirley Strother Sue Ann Strother Boyd Swiger Janie Swiger Melvin Swiger Shirley Swiger Mayford Tenny Louise Thihaut Susan Thorne Kenneth Thorpe Joe Tipper Nancy Jane Titchenal Wanda Trimble Becky Van Scoy Richard Vanscoy Dirk Villers John Weaver Nancy Weaver David Weese Karen Wells Sharon Wells Fairburn West Fred West David White Louella Whitehead Donald Williams Janette Williams David Wilson Donavan Wilson Eileen Winning SofiA4 uvie . Richard Winters Sue Wolf Janette Woodson Martha Worstel Dane Zinn C L A S s 0 F F 1 C E R S Jim Fittro President Jean Cottrill Vice President Lisa San Julian Secretary David Cianettino Treasurer Mrs. Embry’s second year typists are busily working on business letters. Ruth Linger and Marlene Youmans are in the foreground. t 'Prepare fan j£ei4ure 7t te The library is a place for reference work or leisure reading. Taking advantage of the library facilities are Dan Flint, Diane Chatham, and Sonny Harris. ti•% Spea6 cutct 'Write (?,onnectfy Judging from these students expressions, vocabulary drill can Ik a pleasant task. Mrs. Morgan is teaching the class. Bob Fultz, a junior, is getting a helpful hint from Miss Ernst. Mr. Hess is demonstrating to his attei 12:37 geometry students the correct wa bisect an angle. t£e ptelct Scce«tce Sophomores enjoy their lessons in biology. Here Mr. Mittong is explaining the digestive system of a snake. Mr. Matthey is demonstrating to his physics students the principal make up of the radio. Rosalyn and the boys find this unit most interesting. fo 'Deuetofi s4ccu acy Homeniaking covers a variety of subjects: Meal planning and child care are the topics being studied by these students Mrs. Paine is instructing Mary Jo Knpp how to correctly measure Sheila Musci’s hemline. The girls made the skirts they have on. Blaine Campbell looks on as Bud Swiger and Thurman Nutter diligently plane their woodworking project. Miss Davis instructs Christine Schmitz as to correct procedure in the use of water coloring. Coach Sappington is leading the discussion in modern problems. Edmund Schmidt is giving an explanation about the U. N. flag to Miss Gray. to (?'ieate c t 'TtJorct a td 'Pietune Seven times a year the Optic is issued. Here the Journalism class and Mrs. “S” look over their work on the Nerve, sports, etc. to See6 @ou t el Eddie Spatafore and Betty Felix are discussing pre-registration for their senior year with Mr. Powell. to s4c $uc'ie (?oon,di ttltio t Mrs. Romeo helps students to use the dumbbell properly in an exercise led by Sue Holder. Mr. Straight's first period physical education class members are intent on getting that ball in the basket. “7tie o t DetidCi te z ui .eufoutd ' , risk. j elmisnssawmiA USnUBSBuU hnajsimmmwviin If this book presents a true and treasured picture of I high school days, the staff of this year's Optic considers Ij its job a success. Producing a yearbook is much like an iceberg in that most of the work is done unnoticed by the student body. Just give us this small space to pat ourselves on the back and then turn the page and go on with your enjoyment. Starting last fall, the staff has earnestly striven to display, through the medium of words and pictures, a collection of high school life which will bring back fond and happy memories in the years to come. We have found a wealth of material in the students of the school and only hope that some of it may have crept into these pages. For whatever else may have crept in we are not responsible, so continue to read the Optic of '56 at your own A most active organization at VHS is the Y-TEENS headed by Mary Jo Kopp. She has been assisted by Susie Glenn, Sancie Coffindaffer and Kay Riggs. Miss Upton, the sponsor, and group have had many and varied activities. The organization has gone in for promoting its aim . . . the development of Christian leadership. Streamers were made and sold at different ball games. The girls made favors for the children’s ward at t h e hospitals. The club’s main social functions included the Barnyard Frolic in the Spring and a party for the new members. 7ee t cuui ecC cvie s4ctive i t Senocce The RED CROSS club has been quite active this year under the direction of Miss Antoinette Ernest. This group sponsored drives for the Junior Red Cross. Selling stationery for club obligations and packing boxes for overseas underprivileged children were the two main projects. Officers for 1955-56 were Betty Felix, President; Sharron Wells, Vice President; Ruth Linger, S e c r e t a r y -Treasurer. 'vVanor S ctety Standards Led by Larry Gonzalez and ably assisted by Mrs. Wanda Martin, sponsor, the HONOR SOCIETY completed its 16th year at Victory. An active club throughout both terms it strove to do tasks that would be in keeping with one of its high ideals— service. Early in September the society members issued to each sophomore a handbook explaining the requirements and purposes of every organization in VHS. On Victory night the honor students ushered the parents throughout the building. In February the group held its formal initiation for new members and in the spring a banquet climaxed the activities. ,fa 'fa The A CAPPELLA CHOIR, directed by Mrs, Miles Bell, has once more completed an extremely successful year. It has given outstandinp performances both here at school and out of school. The main events of the year were County - Clinic, appearances at various organizations and schools, participation in the opera FAUST, and senior choir trip to New York. Officers were Bill Lawson, Sandra Swiger, Mary Burp, and Mary Ann Liptak. Sfrcnit @o t uttee ‘P'lMuvte Sc iaol Representatives from each homeroom comprises the members of the SPIRIT COMMITTEE. The group’s aim is to foster real school spirit. An important task is the vote the group has in selecting the head cheerleader along with the junior varsity cheerleaders. Geneva Panther, the head cheerleader, served as president and Betty Felix as the treasurer. Mrs. Morgan is the sponsor. With each new year, I he LANGUAGE CLUB attains new heights increasing interest in the life and customs of Rome and France. Membership is opened to all language students averaging a “B” in the subject. Sam DeMaria, Anna Bonazzo, Susie New-brough, and Jackie Summers were this year’s officers. Mrs. Martin sponsored the group. d z tyu z fe Stude tte, '?utune S uoe fo 7i uCe UuuC A most active student group was the FUTURE TEACHERS. Miss Gray’s capable sponsoring aided the club to achieve wide recognition. The group raised money for the FTA county scholarship fund, ushered at county teachers’ meetings, attended conference at the Mill, and made-up 800 copies of the CTA constitution for the county teachers. Officers were Sandra Criss, Charlene Mc-Kenny, Charlotte Kon-tak, Shila Newman, and Ruth Linger, Ruth and Charlene served as county officers also. Under a new instructor, Louis Morace, the VHS HAND again provided colorful music for various concerts throughout 1955-1956. The Christmas program. Spring concert, and other appearances were presented in all kinds of weather by the 71-piece band. The FUTURE NURSES club, spon sored by Mrs. Paine, was headed by Susie Newbrougb, Judy Holden, Vicki Anania. and Patly Lawrence. During the course of the year, the club bought and distributed candy to the Kappa Sigma Pi Home and made a tour of St. Mary’s Hospital. putune 'Ttuteet, 76e4fua e Set t£e Staye a “Bette 7 Mt vuu« Members of the National THESPIAN Troop 275 are 12 Victory students who have participated in various dramatic activities. This organization was headed by Shila Newman as president; Nancy Newbrough. vice president; Marie Kour-pas. secretary; and Sancie Coffindaf-fer, treasurer. Miss Helen Davisson sponsored the troop. Learning to square dance was the purpose of the SQUARE DANCE CLUB which was headed by Richard Alvarez and sponsored by Mr. Nuzum. The club, composed of 16 social-minded seniors, sponsored a sock-hop in February and made several public appearances. Squ ne Notice, Stude tt4 7 asitetC 7 ttesie4t6 favi leouire The RADIO CLUB, sponsored by Mr. Mathey, was reorganized this year. The primary purpose of this club is for every member to obtain a novice radio operators license with the ultimate purpose in learning the basic fundamentals of radio, both voice and code. Officers were Mike Culas, Richard Alvarez, and Richard Smith. 'r¥i- 7: 'to Hote4 7il tld dealt Practicing tfaod (ZltipeHt tifr. HI-Y is an organization of seniors and juniors which seeks to create and maintain high standards of Christian living throughout the school and community. The club’s activities for the year were Hi-Y District Conference, camp. State Conference, and the Hi-Y Banquet. The officers were Joe Yambrick, Richard Smith, Boh Flowers, Chaplain Eddie Maxwell, District Secretary-Treasurer David Davis. Front row, left to right: Jerry Stackpole. Kenneth Garrett, Dave Davis. Dave Lucente, Dave Villers, Mike Gulas, Charlie Pyle, Roy Mearns, Bill Roberti. Boh Smallwood, Joe Yambrick. Second row: Jerry Griner, Francis Knight, Jim Fittro. Paul Hickman. Jonathan Ventura, Louis Kidd, Tom Fittro, Bob Foltz, Dennis Duncan, John Chatham, Dale Knight, Orlan Clevenger, David Gianettino. Third row: Coach Sam Ross, Manager Paul Barbario, Joe Tipper, Jerry Brown, David Bitonti, Jim Villers, Sam Kittle. Dave Patterson, Johnny Cottrill, Eddie Jenkins, Bill Thompson, Amos Dye, Freddie Smith. Fairbum West, Ralph Delany, Coach Bob Straight. With very little experienced material returning from last year’s team, coaches Straight and Ross were able to build a well-balanced team which came through the season with seven wins, two losses and one tie, good enough to place third in the Big-Ten Conference. Starting the “55” football season September 9, with a strong Doddridge team, the Eagles upset the Doddridge Bulldogs by the score of 25-7. The following week saw the Eagles suffer its first loss when the Elkins Tigers downed them 27-6. The Eagles held the Tigers in the last half with Kenny Garrett crossing the line for pay dirt in the third quarter. On the following Friday our boys again tasted victory while ploughing through the stalwart Bridgeport Indians. The game was marked by costly fumbles due to the muddy gridiron. Final score 7-0. In the fourth game of the season, the Eagles absorbed their second defeat. Fighting a strong R-W eleven with a hard-hitting ground attack cost the Eagles the city champion trophy. Final score 6-0. On the third home game, the Eagles bowled over the Weston Minute-men to the tune of 13-6. The Eagles displayed first class blocking, while the backfield came through in fine style with a neat bit of open field running. Although the West Fairmount game was forfeited to Victory because of an ineligible player, we were defeated by the Bears. The final score was 14-0. In the fourth home game at Hite Stadium, the Eagles met the Shinnston Spartans and swamped them 27-13. On the line Tom Fittro and Roy Mearns played a knockout game, while every member of the backfield did his bit to make this game the thriller of the season. Playing a strictly defensive game with a strong East Fairmont team, the Eagles found themselves behind 14-0 at the half-way mark. Coming back in the third quarter the Eagles started flying and climaxed the game with a score of 14 all. The following week the Eagles journeyed to Buckhannon to meet Buck-hannon’s Buccaneers and swamped them 24-0. In the final touchdown of the game, Kenny Garrett carried the pigskin 74 yards. The long-awaited clash between our old rival, Washington Irving, and Victory took place on Veterans Day. The Eagles superb passing and blocking enabled them to avenge last year’s defeat by defeating W. I. 26-0. Front row, left to right: Coach Sappington, “A” Williams, “Tony” DeMicco, “Hooker” Roherti, “Funky” Garrett, “Perk” Hickman, Bob Smallwood, and Manager Dave Toothman. Second row: Manager Bobby Walls, “Molly” Barberio, Donnie Michaels. Kenny Insani. “Itsy” DeFa .io, John Chatham, and “Turtle” Knight. With a fine group of boys to choose from. Coach Sappington on November 29 began practice with high hopes for a successful quintet. Returning from last year’s squatl were co-captains Bill Roberti and Kenny Garrett, Bob Smallwood, Paul Hickman, Robert Williams, and Anthony DeMicco. Starting the season with the Alumni, the Eagles were victorious as they defeated their old grads in a very close game by the score of 62-61. Traveling to Doddridge for their second victory, the Eagles, led by high scoring forward Bill Roberti, overpowered the Bulldogs of Doddridge 71-50. With fine performances put in by three North View boys, Roberti, Insani, and Garrett, the Eagles managed to get by the Unidis Trojans by the score of 71-62. The Eagles went South to meet Logan on the Southerner’s own hunting ground and came back with a 59-49 victory. The Eagles started the New Year off on the right foot by outscoring the Weston Minutemen in their first meeting this year in a 66-51 battle. Weston played a hard game till the Eagles got going in the final period and pulled away for the rest of the game. When the Bulldogs came visiting, they were sent back to Doddridge with their second Victory High School defeat of the season. Final score 69-44. The West-end Eagles lost their first game toward the city championship after a thrilling contest with their crosstown rivals, R. W. Final score 56-54. Coaches talk over another home Victory in the dressing room after a close game. Manager DAVE TOOTHMAN One of the first games between Victory and Lost Creek in the past few years saw the Eagles victorious over the Long Horns with an 81 to 52 win. In their first clash with East Fairmont the Eagles outplayed the Bees by the tune of 59-53. Another Big Ten game was lost as the visiting Shinnston Spartans defeated the Eagles 68-60. The Eagle quintet set the pace for the game until the middle of the third quarter when Shinnston broke away to stay ahead for the remainder of the game. A mediocre Victory High School basketball team almost dispelled the myth that Washington Irving’s 1956 edition is unbeatable. Victory came off the Carmichael floor with a moral victory but the Hilltoppers had won their ninth straight game of the season. Final score 59-55. Weston was the scene for the second clash between the Eagles and the Minutemen in which the Eagles emerged victoriously by the score of 69-44. The Victory Eagles invaded Fairmont for the West side clash and took it on the chin from the Polar Bears 72-64. The visiting R.W. Presidents defeated the Eagles by the score of 60-53. In the final period, the Eagles tried everything in their power to close the gap but were unsuccessful. East Fairmont found the Victory Eagles in their worst slump of the year and defeated them 67-45. The Elkins Tigers found the Eagles awaiting them and setting the pace for the great game. Although the Eagles were defeated, they proved that they could still play ball. Final score 65-58. West Fairmont invaded Clarksburg to defeat the Victory Eagles by the tune of 62-69. Several unique shots were made by Anthony DeFazio from the quarter line. Setting up a defense which proved indestructible and an offense which showed sportsmanship and team work, the Victory Eagles surprised the whole city by defeating Washington Irving on February 24. The true Victory spirit showed by both team and cheering section was most paramount in bringing the Eagles out on top with the score 73-70. The whole team played outstanding ball. Garrett. DeFazio, and DeMicco displayed shrewd ball handling and defensive work while Roberti and Insani came through with many scoring rebounds. Ending a very successful season with a strong Shinnston team, the Eagles avenged their previous defeat with the Spartans by defeating them 66-63. The visiting Eagles set the pace for the whole game. Graduating from this year’s squad were co-captains, “Hooker” Roberti and “Punky” Garrett. “Tony” DeMicco, Bob Smallwood, “Perk” Hickman, and “A” Williams. f$56 Squad Front row. left to right: Coach Straight. Junior Desist. Don Stalinsky. Jim Fittro. Francis Knight. Mayford Tenny. Pete Annia. Sam Kettle. Second row: Joe Tipper, Jonathan Ventura. Bob Lin-ville, John Cottrill, Dave Criss, Dave Patterson. Coach Straight’s reserve team played 15 games this season which netted 11 wins and only four losses. Gaining much experience in ball handling this season, the squad showed potential material for an outstanding ’57 varsity squad. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION plays an important part in the physical education department of Victory and again has been in the limelight with their activities. This organization had an active social calendar throughout the year with a wiener roast, two sock-hop dances, and a swimming party. On the other hand, they were generous with their time and money by helping purchase school equipment and maintaining noon hour activities in the gym. Ten senior girls participated in the field day activity programs held with other schools. Last year. 1955, the Victory High Eagles for the second straight year emerged as the Big Ten conference baseball champions. They trimmed Shinnston, Weston, and Buckhan-non twice while dropping a single encounter to West Fairmont for a 6-1 record and first place. Their over-all record was 12 wins and 7 losses. Mr. Seppington coached the champions. The seven boys who qualified from this team for the ’56 Eagle Squad were Anthony De Fazio, Kenneth Garret, Anthony I)i Micco. Paul Hickman, Sonny Harris, Mike Gulas, and Chuck Anderson. OcCe fo a Section, Remember way back there— The elevator was only a stair: The notes you wrangled weren’t right: Slept all day—out all night. Fresh young faces all about. You had fun without a doubt. Had a cold, a raging headache. Change that grade—for pity’s sake. “Tempus fugit,” they said. Pouring Latin in your head. That was long ago When you had your very first beau. When there were men— (Will there ever be again? ) Thrown out of study hall, eyes dim, Rushed out of library; kicked out of gy Poor little kid. sitting in assembly; Poor little kid. couldn’t see. Who was “Mad”? Ah. yes— The urge of happiness. Little tyke just came here Full of glee, awe, and good cheer. Engraved, now in memories. All the times you tried to please. Girls that can smile, so sweet. Teachers that you couldn’t cheat, Plays that friends put on. Dancing that lasted till dawn. Dresses that were so new, Friends that were true blue. Pictures taken in the snow, Magazines that raked in the dough, Memories that will remain Football games in the rain, The little man who wasn’t there. Referees that weren’t fair; Will we ever forget This honored seat in which we sit? Time grows short— No more games of sport. No more evenings with the gang. No more studying, what a pang: Skirts and sweaters disappear. We’re grown up with the Year!! (2 Ce uC i Sept. 6—Front steps! New and familiar faces!! Teachers!! School!! Sept. 9—Victory’s win over Doddridge starts football season. Sept. 10—Dave Davis elected to lead the seniors. Sept. 14—Measured for rings—waiting starts. Sept. 20—Sophomore party—“These Are the Golden Years.” Sept. 21—10th and 11th graders pictures snapped for Optic. Sept. 23—West Bridgeport game saw undampened spirits—we won! Oct. 3—Seniors face Sayres’ camera. Oct. 5—Envy commercial law students who get chance to explore courthouse today. Just think, class out of school! Oct. 14—Y-Teen party held for new members. Oct. 16—Report cards out. Feel definitely ill. Oct. 18—First edition of Optic came out. Staff virtually busting with pride. Oct. 20—Eagles downed Spartans 27-12. Oct. 21—G.A.A. Sock Hop—“Dancing in My Socks.” Oct. 27—Victory versus East High, tie 14-14. Am hoarse from shrieking cheers wildly. Nov. 9—Victory Nile—parents and teachers have “pow-wow!” Nov. 11—Victory avenges last year’s defeat—W. I. falls 26-0. Nov. 24—Thanksgiving vacation. Still stuffed! Nov. 29—County Choral Clinic—Victory’s warblers sounded good. Dec. 1—Senior rings arrive!!! Superior feeling overcomes. Dec. 7—College Day—Make plans for future. Dec. 9—Measured for caps and gowns. Knowing capacity for arithmetic of advisory representatives. Dec. 13—Basketball season opens-—Defeat alumni 61-60. Close, huh? Dec. 14—Noticed the pleading look in the juniors’ eyes. They’re selling Xmas cards. Dec. 16—Eagles overpowered Doddridge Bulldogs. The cheerleaders looked great too. Dec. 20—Can hardly hobble around. Senior Christmas Party huge success. Dec. 21—Christmas spirit reigns—Parties and decorations everywhere. School’s out! Dec. 25—Christmas. Have heard Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” over the radio at least nine times. Dec. 31—Made stacks of resolutions which have no intention of keeping. Jan. 5—Large number of yearbook subscriptions were forced on fellow students by staff members. Aw come on! Jan. 10—R. W. defeats us in city cage game. Rats! Jan. 11-13—Exams! What a blast! How dumb can you be? Jan. 16—Senator Holden off to Charleston to Legislature. Fight for teachers’ salaries. Jan. 18—Mrs. “S” is going crazy! Everyone photographed for group pics in Optic. Jan. 19—V.H.S. honored by the visit of Carl Longbin, a German teacher. He liked us! Jan. 22—Menear and Huet win over all in the table tennis contest. Jan. 24—Margaret Ifolbert wins Homemaker Contest. Students modeled own clothes. Jan. 27—W.I. beats Victory 59-55, but we win a moral victory. Feb.- 1-—Brainy seniors take Merit Scholarship exam. Look Mom, no nails! Feb. 3—Victory High’s talent displayed in assembly. Aren’t we colossal? Feb. 8-10-—Mad rush on second deadline for yearbook copy. We’re pooped. Feb. 13-—Hear Mr. Detamore has mumps. Have peculiar feeling in neck. I wonder. Feb. 14—No such luck—just a simple case of sore throat—I can go to school. Feb. 22—Mrs. Morgan despairs as seniors struggle with “Macbeth.” Feb. 24—Seventeen happy surprised seniors are taken in Honor Society. Feb. 27—Party given for children by Home Ec department. F.T.A. had initiation today too. Feb. 29—“Ike will run again”. Wish I could vote. Feb. 29—F.T.A. county parly. Home room tournaments are going strong. Smallwood’ Big Sticks clobbered Matthey’s Hot Rods in today’s tilt. March 1—Eagles defeated Doddridge Bulldogs in first lap of sectional tournament. Yea, now beat Bridgeport! March 2—Bridgeport Band presented a “real gone” assembly program. March 4—Optic Yearbook’s “D” day. Mrs. “Small” and staff heave a sigh of relief!! March 12—Youth Government Day—Seniors have full charge of city and county offices. So competent too—. March 13—Oh yes—those sophomores really did themselves up right. Went over •82,000 in magazine campaign. March 14—Wow, what a winter we’ve had—wind is terrific. March 29—Easter vacation—Added attraction, we get Monday off too. April 1—Donned my Easter bonnet and joined the Easter parade—My feet hurt. April 4—Barbara Furbee and Sancie Coffindaffer are to represent us at State Choral Clinic. April 6—Music rings from the rafters. Band concert— April 12—Now I know what I’m going to do—Had career day activities, enjoyed the speakers. May 4—Senior dramatic talent outstanding. Enjoyed play. Congrats, cast! May 8—Banquet “Eat, drink, and be merry.” May 18—Danced till dawn—Junior-Senior Prom held at Stonewall. May 20—Solemn Baccalaureate Sermon. May 22—Class day—Seniors hesitantly relinquish privileges. May 25—Commencement—Class of ’56 reaches the end of high school days: Oh unhappy thought. May 29—Leave tomorrow morning at seven for New York, oh happy thought. ADAMSTON GLASS CO. ROLLAND GLASS CO. Manufacturers of Easy on the Eyes SHEET GLASS Clarksburg, West Virginia DUDLEY'S FLOWERS Make Happier Hours BROWN'S CANDYLAND DAIRY STORE Vi v Best Wishes, Seniors (i ADAMSTON BARBER SHOP Prop. BOB DEVERICKS GRACE'S PASTRY SHOP MRS. G. H. WILSON Owner-Mgr. Phone 2-2521 1502 West Pike Street Clarksburg, W. Va. Compliments GABBERT'S ESSO SERVICE CENTER Corner 3rd Street and WASHINGTON AVENUE Phone 4-6731 CLARKSBURG, W. VA. SUTTON AND CRIM ESSO STATION Clarksburg, W. Va. SENIORS Your Choice Courses Streamlined to Meet the Demands of Business Write, Call, or Phone 2-981 I for Information About the Summer or Fall Term WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE T. B. CAIN, PRESIDENT Clarksburg West Virginia APPROVED FOR TRAINING VETERANS SAYRE STUDIO Congratulations. Seniors JOHN E. SMALLWOOD Official Photographers for Victory High School for Two Generations STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. Auto Fire Life Al STATI FARM INSURANCf FOURTH STREET PHONE 2-1131 225 S. 3rd Street Dial 4-6475 McFARLAN'S PHARMACY 216 Milford Street CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Phone 4-4710 ADAMSTON DRUG STORE Prescription Druggist 1500 W. 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