Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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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

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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.

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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.