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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.
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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.
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