Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1959 volume:

Ofttic 'l tct up 'rtytyd, Sc6ooC Tt eat l vtyt tta. Published by A Student Staff Editor: PATTY THOMAS Advisor: NORMA SMALLWOOD Life is marked by significant and important steps—steps front childhood to adolescence, from adolescence to adulthood, from immaturity to maturity. Your diploma will symbolize one of the most important steps of your life— a step from high school friends and activities to a new world which, though it may seem strange at first, will become an essential part of your life. If this yearbook presents a clear picture of the three years preceding this major step—graduation—we, the Optic staff, can feel that our work has not been in vain, for our aim in publishing this yearbook has been to present to you, the student, a book of cherished memories to which you may refer when you think of what we sincerely hope were the best years of your life, those spent in Victory. MR. PAUL R. HESS M.A., A.B., Fairmont State College, West Virginia University; Geometry, Consumer Science. With sincere appreciation for a friendly and interesting member of the faculty, we, the seniors, dedicate this Optic of 1959 to Mr. Paul Hess; for his lively interest and participation in our school life has won for him the loyalty and friendship of every senior. An ardent Eagle fan is Mr. Hess. He has worked as a time keeper or score keeper for 15 years in over 300 Eagle football and basketball games. We, the seniors, wish to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation to our sympathetic and faithful class sponsor, Mrs. Ruth Ann Pyle, and to our competent and understanding principal, Mr. Powell. To these many praises, we can but add a few more to show our appreciation for their guidance throughout our high school years. The senior class of ’59 is proud and a little sad to say that, now it is time to leave, we are just beginning to know them well. MRS. RUTH ANN PYLE A.B., Western State Teachers College, Bowling Green College; Shorthand, Business Exploration. MR. J. EDWARD POWELL M.A., A.B., West Virginia University; Principal. 3 ooooooooooe ooooooooonu eoooooooeeee Aren’t we mighty? Caught by photographer on the front steps are Mrs. Pyle and happy-go-lucky Senior Council members. Many moments were spent here this year by the fifty-niners. COUNCIL ON STEPS RICHARD O. RITTER He ruleth all the rest. Technical. Class President 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Vice President 4; Language Club 2; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Science Club 4; Optic Staff 3, 4; -Boy of the Month 4; Square Dance Club 4. RICHARD HESS Hard work Is the key to success. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; President 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Boy of the Month 4; A Cappella 3, 4; President 4; Science Club 4; County Clinic 3, 4; Class Council 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3, 4; Boys' State 3; The Birds and the Boys” 3; Band 2; Know Your State Government Day Representative 3. WILLIAM J. KASKA 3 0 genius, 2 3 fudge. Technical. Football 2, 3, 4; All- County 3; Baseball 2; Track 3; Hi-Y 4; Language Club 2; Radio Club 3; Science Club 4; Hall Boy 3; Home Room President 4. VIRGINIA MORGAN To iwoto her is to love her. Preparatory. Girls’ State 3; Home Room President 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Language rlub 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Optic Staff 3, 4; The Birds and the L - ys 3; GAA 3, 4; President 4; Thespians 3, 4; Class Council 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Choral Clinic 4. Richard Ritter Richard Hess William Kaska Virginia Morgan Patty Ash Patti Ashcraft PATTY ASH And what they dare dream of, she dares to do. Commercial. Home Room Vice-President 2; Home Room Secretary 3; Home Room Treasurer 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Optic Staff 4; Square Dance Club 4. PATTI ASHCRAFT friendly smile—a helping hand. General. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Secretary' 2, 3; Home Room Treasurer 4; Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 2; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Glee Club 3; A Cappella 3, 4; Choral Clinic 3; Junior Quintet; Senior Octet. JANIE ROBEY A well-liked girl is always unconscious of her charm. Preparatory. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Festival Band 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Council 4; Home Room Secretary 2, 3; Y-Teen Camp 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Magazine Sale Award 2; Christmas Card Sale Award 3. CLYDE PIERCE An athlete was he and every inch a man. Technical. Class Council 2, 3; Treasurer 4; Basketball 2; Football 2, 3, 4; All-State 4; All-County 3, 4; Big Ten 3, 4; WBOY Player 3; Honorable Mention All-State 3; Science Club 3; Hall Boy 4; Christmas Play 4; Square Dance Club 4; Boy of the Month 4. 10 Eddie Carpenter William Crislip Barbara De Micco Eddie Chapman Shirley Cutlip Susie Dennison Our gal Sheila looking over an Optic paper, gets a laugh from the nerve.” She and her staff put out seven issues this year to enlighten the student body on many subjects. EDITOR BARRON HARRY D’ANSELMI am what I am—no more, no less. Distributive Education. D. E. Secretary; D. E. Red Cross Representative. NANCY JO DAVIS It is quality rather than quantity that matters. General. Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. SUE DAVIS She is ready to work when needed and works with a hearty good will. Commercial. Language Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3; Thespians 3, 4; The Birds and the Boys 3; Office Girl 4; Thanksgiving Play 3. BILL DEMASTUS Why worry? Things are bound to happen anyway. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3; Thespians 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; President 4; Spirit Committee 4. EDDIE OTTO CARPENTER As fine a fellow as one meets, and he is as handsome as he is fine. General. Spirit Committee 3; Track 3, 4. EDDIE CHAPMAN He was a very perfect gentle knight. Preparatory. Hi-Y 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; The Birds and the Boys 3. WILLIAM CRISLIP It was a long, hard grind, but I made it. General. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3. SHIRLEY VELARA CUTLIP Her quietness only contributes to her charm. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; GAA 3,4. BARBARA DE MICCO I know what way leads to popularity. Commercial. Red Cross 4; President 4; GAA 3, 4; Treasurer 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Language Club 2; Future Nurses 4; Y-Tcens 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. SUSIE DENNISON She is of a sweet and gentle nature. Preparatory. Red Cross 2, 3; Language Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3; GAA 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Majorette 4; Office Girl 4. 13 Anna Lee Terneus, a senior band member, is being instructed by Mr. Boyles, Victory’s bandmaster, in the music room of the new wing. Anna Lee, Manual, and Mr. Boyles ROGER DIAZ His smile would tnelt a frosted stare. General. A Cappella 3, 4; Easter Play 2; Christmas Play 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Football 4; Baseball 2, 4; Square Dance Club 4; Spirit Committee 4; Band 2. MARLENE DI MARIA Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Choral Clinic 4; Glee Club 2; Quintet 2, 3; Senior Octet; Spirit Committee 2; Easter Play 2; Square Dance Club 4; Thanksgiving Play 3. SUE FLOWERS Peppy, nice, and sweet. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; President 4; GAA 3. 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; President 4; Cheerleader 2. 3, 4; Head Cheerleader 4; Cheerleading Clinic 4; Home Room Secretary 3; Home Room Vice-President 4. JOHN FLOYD He'll never die of overwork. General. IONA GEORGEADIS Full of wit and merriment. Commercial. Glee Club 2; Girls' Quintet 2, 3; The Birds and the Boys 3. JAMES GILL This is a happy warrior. Technical. Hi-Y 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Thespians 3. 4; The Birds and the Boys 3; Band 2, 3, 4; President 4; Football Manager 2, 3; Baseball Manager 2; Track Manager 2; Track 3, 4. Roger Diaz Marlene Di Maria Sue Flowers John Floyd Iona Georgeadis James Gill LORETTA DODD She has patience that may compass anything. Commercial. BARBARA DUARTE A striking brunette and a woman of spirit. Commercial. Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Easter Play 2. CARL WAYNE EDGELL Lazy? Not so—just hates to hurry. General. Industrial Electricity 4; Head Shop Foreman 4. DONNA FINLEY A friend more divine than all divinity. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; President 4; Y-Teens 4; Librarian 4; Harrison County FTA Historian ’58; Junior Play Stage Hand. MICHAEL DI MARIA JAMES FRUN I say what I think. Preparatory. A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Choral Clinic Although fond of resting, he is by no means a dull lad. Prepar- 2, 3, 4; Senior Octet; Junior Quartet; Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Spirit atory. Language Club 2, 3; Baseball 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Captain Committee 2; Thespians 3, 4; Radio Club 4; Square Dance Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4; All-County 4; WBOY Player 4; All-State 4; The Birds and the Boys 3; Band 4. Honorable Mention 4. 14 Donna Finley Nancy Gaines Larry Griffin Barbara Duarte Margaret Fury Jeannie Goodwin Michael Di Maria James Frum Dave Gluhak Loretta Dodd Henrietta Furby Santina Gola Wayne Edgell Joyce Gainer Mary Gould HENRIETTA FURBY Silence is golden. Distributive Education. Glee Club 2. MARGARET TODD FURY Her heart is like a moon—there’s a man in it. Distributive Education. JOYCE ANNE GAINER Ambition has no rest. General. Thespians 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2; Language Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Secretary 4; Honor Society 3, 4; A Cappella 4; The Birds and the Boys” 3. NANCY GAINES She’s pretty to talk with, witty to walk with, and pleasant to think of. Commercial. Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Office Girl 4; Easter Play 2. DAVE GLUHAK We all like him—we just can’t help it. General. Track 3; Baseball 4. SANTINA GOLA With virtue and quietness, one may conquer the world. Commercial. Language Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; The Birds and the Boys” 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Class Council 2. Mrs. S and seniors making last mirfute plans for the Christmas party which was held at the JEANNIE GOODWIN As merry as a cricket. Distributive Education. D. E. Vice-President; Future Nurses 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3; GAA 3. MARY GOULD Ah . . . pleasantness! Preparatory. Easter Play 2; Y-Teens 2; Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4. LARRY GRIFFIN Gentle and seldom with us. Technical. Hi-Y 4; Hall Boy 4; Band 2, 3, 4. Jess Grimm Dave Hilton Gary Junkins Gail Hannah Mary Lou Huet Earnest Kennedy Betty Hardy Robert Huff Larry Knight Rose Ann Harvey Minnie Huffman Barbara Kontak Mike Heatherly Mary Ann Ice Doris Koontz JESS GRIMM A good man never dies. Technical. Radio Club 2, 3; Science Club 4; President 4; Hi-Y 4. GAIL HANNAH Very quiet until you know her well. Technical. Red Cross 2. BETTY JEAN HARDY She was as fresh as is the month of May. Distributive Education. ROSE ANN HARVEY Her voice was soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in a woman. Technical. Language Club 2; GAA 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Y-leens 3, 4; Future Nurses 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Band 2. MIKE HEATHERLY He was the mildest mannered man. General. Spirit Committee 4; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; County Clinic 3, 4; Red Cross 3. DAVE HILTON The devil can't have pll the fun. Preparatory. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Class Council 3; County Clinic 3. 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Track 3; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4. MARY LOU BROWN HUET Love is an art in the greatest of arts. Distributive Education. Future Nurses 2; GAA 3. ROBERT HUFF Quiet and modest but nicely so. General. North High School, Columbus, Ohio. MINNIE HUFFMAN Happy and carefree. Commercial. Glee Club 2; Future Nurses 2; Language Club 2. MARY ANN ICE Worthwhile things are often small. Commercial. Office Girl 4. GARY RICHARD JUNKINS Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity. Technical. Home Room Secretary 3'. Lab. Assistant 3; Track 3, 4; Science Club 4; Vice-President 4; Band 2, 3, 4. EARNEST DIXON KENNEDY And certainly he was a good fellow. General. LARRY KNIGHT Love, laugh, and be merry. General. FTA 3; Easter Play 2. BARBARA KONTAK Blonde and fair is she. Commercial. Cheerleader 3, 4; Future Nurses 2; GAA 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading Clinic 4; National Cheerleaders Association 4. DORIS KOONTZ This would be a lonesome world without her. Preparatory. GAA 3, 4; Future Nurses 4. Many memories of football plays and thrills come to mind as Sonny takes a last look at the trophy case. CLYDE Sonny” PIERCE Norma Heflin Catherine Jermont Bob Lachapelle John Hickman Sam Jermont Harold Lawson A happier expression is shown by Sonny when he, B , and Coach presented the City Trophy to Mr. Powell to be placed in the case. NORMA JEAN HEFLIN 1 One of those happy mortals who takes the world so easily. Commercial. JOHN HICKMAN And certainly he was a good man. Preparatory. Science Club 4. CATHERINE ANN JERMONT She's neat and pure and fair and sweet. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3; Future Nurses 3, 4. SAM JERMONT Lo, the conquering hero! General. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 2. BOB LACHAPELLE, JR. What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar. Technical. Radio Club 3; Hi-Y 4. HAROLD LAWSON Tis men like me that make the world go round. General. Class Council 2; Baseball 2. 17 Vera Linger Edward Loar Rick McCoy Jerry McKeen Charles Morrow Flora Norman VERA LINGER She wears a smile that won’t come off. General. Language Club 3 4■ Y-Teens 4; Accompanist for A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 2, 3, 4; Octet 2, 3, 4; All-State Workshop 2. EDWARD LOAR Life is one long process of getting tired. General. RICK McCOY Sincere is he. Technical. Audio-Visual 2, 3, 4; Hall Boy 4; Radio Club 3; Science Club 4. JERR? McKEEN A man worthwhile. Preparatory. Band 2; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Hall Boy 3; Red Cross 3, 4. CHARLES TERRY MORROW Destined for success. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Thespians 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; President 4; Hi-Y 3 4' Treasurer 4; Science Club 4; Parliamentarian 4; U. N. Delegate 3; Hall Boy 4; Boy of the Month 4; The Birds and the Boys 3. FLORA NORMAN It's nice to he natural when you’re naturally nice. Distributive I g Education. CARON RUTH LYNCH A quiet and pleasant combination. General. Stage Hand in Junior Play. JIMMY LYNCH Quiet the appearance with motives unknown. General. Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3, 4; Hall Boy 4. DONNA MAY MacTAVISH Always laughing, always gay—that's Donna in every way. Distributive Education. Language Club 2; Red Cross 3; FTA 3-RALPH MAIN Never do today what you can pul off until tomorrow. Preparatory. Language Club 2; and 2, 4. GEORGE MASTO Snapping eyes that breed mischief. Distributive Education. Basketball 2; Track 3. francis McWhorter In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Technical. Radio Club 3; Science Club 4;-Language Club 2. RONALD MICHAEL Still waters run deep, and the devil lies at the bottom. General Glee Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4; Home Room Secretary 2. Caron Lynch Jimmy Lynch Donna McTavish Ralph Main George Masto Francis McWhorter Ronnie Michael Eleanor Miller Carol Moody Charles Moody Don Nutter Kenneth Oldaker Joan Oliverio William O’Neil Max Palmer ELEANOR LOUISE MILLER Lady, be good. Commercial. Language Club 2; GAA 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4. CAROL MOODY Qbe quiet mind is richer than a crown. General. CHARLES MOODY He mixes pleasure with his toil, and he finds the spice of life in everything. Distributive Education. DON NUTTER The soul of courtesy is he. General. Class Council 2; Red Cross 3; County Clinic 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4. KENNETH OLDAKER Charming rascal, yes indeed. General. Hi-Y 3, 4. JOAN VICTORIO OLIVERIO A loving heart is the truest wisdom. Commercial. WILLIAM NELSON O’NEIL His Irish wit takes him far. Preparatory. Hi-Y 3, 4; Red Cross 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 3; Class Council 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Square Dance Band 2; Pep Band 4; Square Dance Club 4. W. MAX PALMER A very lively lad is he—full of merriment and glee. General. Industrial Electricity 4; Band 2, 3. Posed for the photographer are Roger and Jeannie at the Coke machine. How about a drink, Roger? Paul Patterson Martha Paugh Mary Pendlosky Sylvia Phillips John Pokrzywa Bill Reynolds David Romeo Joan Ross Andrea Rowe Raydean Sands Orman Shingleton Ann Shinn Jerry Singleton Carol Smith Patricia Spencer PAUL PATTERSON Having myself a time. General. Basketball 3, 4. MARTHA LOUISE PAUGH You are sweeter than honey. General MARY VIRGINIA PENDLOSKY Be noble in every thought and every deed. General. Y-Teens 4. SYLVIA HELEN PHILLIPS Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. Distributive Education. Glee Club 2; A Cappella 3.; Language Club 2. JOHN J. POKRZYWA It takes a wise man to discover a wise man. Preparatory. Language Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Science Club 4. BILL REYNOLDS To say little and perform much is the character of true greatness. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Hall Boy 3; Boys' State 3. DAVID ROMEO A man of few words but prompt action. Technical. Hi-Y 3, 4. 20 JOAN ROSS Quiet and modest is this lass. Commercial. ANDREA ROWE A heart of gold and a happy smile make this lass worthwhile. Preparatory. FTA 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Spirit Committee 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Camp 3; Vice-President 4; Office Girl 4; Language Club 3, 4; Optic Staff 4; GAA 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4. A One of the most active groups at VHS is the A Cappella Choir. Caught by the photographer are these members who are preparing to go onstage. What are you thinking, Bill ? Mary Frances Rebrook Karen Reeves Thomas Sands Bob Schneider Davey Strother Elizabeth Swiger RAYDEAN SANDS The sweetest garment to the sweetest maid. Commercial. Librarian 4. THOMAS SANDS Don’t let him fool you, he isn't as bashful as he looks. General. Auto Mechanics, President 4. ORMAN SHINGLETON A quiet lad, but a good one. Distributive Education. ANN SHINN A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Preparatory. Glee Club 2; A Capped la 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Optic Staff 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Homecoming Princess; Girls’ State 3; Thespians 3, 4; Junior Quintet; The Birds and the Boys 3. JERRY SINGLETON Love, laugh, and be happy. General. CAROL REDENA SMITH If having fun were a crime, Smith would be a life sentence. Distributive Education. Band 3; Future Nurses 2. Hall Boys help out during the seven periods by running errands, collecting items, switching the lights, etc. Ricky, you must really have told a good one! PATRICIA ANN SPENCER As merry as the day is long. General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer 2; Band 3. MARY FRANCES REBROOK Oh, keep me innocent; make others great. General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 2, 3; Spirit Committee 3, 4; GAA 3; Secretary 4; Square Dance Club 4; Magazine Sale Award 2. KAREN ELAINE REEVES Speak low when you speak love. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Majorette 2; Head Majorette 3, 4; Magazine Sale Award 2; Home Room Vice-President 3; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 4; The Birds and the Boys” 3; Square Dance Club 4; Christmas Play 4. BOB SCHNEIDER Tall, good looking, and, oh, those eyes! General. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; All-Tourney Team Sectional 3; All-Tourney Team Regional 3; Harrison County All-Stars 3; WBOY All-Stars 3; Most Valuable Player in Harrison County 3; Big Ten 3; Square Dance Club 4. DAVEY LEE STROTHER Good nature is the sign of a generous soul. General. Industrial Electricity; Assistant Foreman. ELIZABETH SWIGER Little noise but lots of poise. General. Easter Play 2; Stage Hand on Junior Play, Librarian 4. 21 Wayne Swiger Annabel Trusler Charles Williams Madeline Talerico Jocelyn Veltri Charlotte Wolfe Sam Talerico Sue Walker Tyrone Pollack Anna Lee Tcrneus Verna Welch Eldred Wolfe Karen Tharp Gay Whisler Kim Wright WAYNE LEON SWIGER You can never tell what he is going to do next. Distributive Education. MADELINE ANN TALERICO A heart of gold and a personality to match. Preparatory. Y-Teens 3, 4; Future Nurses 3, 4: Band 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 4. SAM TALERICO Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh. General. Radio Club 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4. ANNA LEE TERNEUS Divinely tall and most divinely fair. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Pep Band 4; GAA 3, 4; The Birds and the Boys” 3- KAREN THARP Silence is a perfect herald of joy. Commercial. ANNABEL LEE TRUSLER Always alert for fun and laughter. General. Glee Club 2; Y-Teens 4. JOCELYN VELTRI Dynamite is small hut can do a lot. Preparatory Y-Teens 2, 3, GAA 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Language Club 2 3, 4; FTA 3 4, Class Council 2, 3; Class Secretary 2, 3; UN Delegate 3, Square Dance Club 4; Know Your State Government Day Representa-19 tive 3; Optic Staff 4. SANDRA SUE WALKER Make hay while the sun shines. Distributive Education. Band 2, 3; Y-Teens 2; Red Cross 3. VERNA McELROY WELCH Best little girl in the wide, wide world. Distributive Education. GAA 3; Future Nurses 2. 3. MARIAN GAY WHISLER Her middle name bespeaks her nature. Distributive Education. CHARLES WILLIAMS Mischief in his eyes. General. Football 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 4; Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 2; All-County 3, 4; Big Ten 4; Honorable Mention All-State 4; Square Dance Club 4; Spirit Committee 4. CHARLOTTE WOLFE A smiling girl with a personality to boot. Distributive Education. GAA 3; Future Nurses 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3. ELDRED LYNI WOLFE The only way to have a friend is to be one. Distributive Education. Y-Teens 2, 3; Spirit Committee 3; Language Club 2, 3; GAA 3; A Cappella 3. KIM WRIGHT A friend more precious than unnumbered gold. Preparatory. GAA 3, 4; The Birds and the Boys 3; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Square Dance Club 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. Changes inside and outside Victory High were made during 1958-59 as result of the School Levy. Greatly needed was the new home economics laboratory which is shown the upper left of the opposite page. Below this is the addition made the gymnasium—folding bleachers. The new library shown above iply provides for the teachers and students alike with space as well books. As seen in this picture are the four levels which include the home :onomics lab on four, library on the third floor, class rooms in which ie middle photo shows Principal Powell with students, and the first x r provides for a music and band room. ■■ - Charles Bolle Carl Burnside Rex Clayton Charlotte Barney Virginia Bissett Nancy Capicola Dave Bonnett Gene Burnside Kenneth Clutter Barbara Beasi Carolyn Burrows Janet Casto Edward Buckmeyer Ronald Clark Willard Crislip Barbara Bennett Karen Callihan Trena Cistaro Don Davis Larry Dishman Kathleen Conn Mary Cutlip Gail Davisson Keith Dodd Sandra Cottrill Sarah Daniels John Defazio Dick Drummond Anna Crickbaum Janet Deffet Richard Eavenson Ron Flowers Charles Gill Ella Demastus Avis Derby Alice Fincham Richard Farnsworth Warren Fultz Thomas Hamrick Julia Dennison Joyce Fernandez Barbara Flanagan David Fiorenza Donald Funk Chris Harker Mary Ann Dorsey Susan Fernandez Linda Fowler Manuel Heres Kenny Hill Barbara Gaines Nancy Hardy Eddie Hickman James Keener Mary Gallo Jennifer Harris Mike Kennedy Robert Leeson Bill Martin Nancy Heflin Betty Husk Dorothy Johnson Carl Lantz Victor Leon James Martino Sue Holtz Charlotte Jenkins Karen Jones Dave Lawson Frank Leward Steve Mayes Norma Hurley Carolyn Jermont Kay Kacinec Evelyn Fox Nancy Haney Jack Maxwell Shirley Kerns Richard Minnigh Judy Kuhar Wally McCloud John Moore Roberta Kittle Judy Lamm Paul McNabb Argyle Norman Herbert Phillips Bill Ramsey John Rhoads Rosa Lockett Sharon Lynch Sharon McAtee Harvey Preston Lloyd Reger Pat Romano Velma Lockett Ronny Prince Rebecca Lucente Frances Main George Reeves Delores Maseda Denzil Sealey Raymond Smith Judy McVaney Dorothy Murphy Raymond Shrevc Bill Spino Janet Michael Jean O'Neil Fred Smith Gary Sprouse Carolyn Moschella Sharron Pa ugh Charles Todd Donnie Webb Fred Wyatt Elizabeth Poe Mary Rader Mary Jane Rebrook Dan Thompson Wesley Williams Linda Sanjulian Diane Powell Donna Ramsey Janie Sayre Martin Thompson Kenny Wilson Mary Jo Scalise Alice Powley Charlene Rebrook Mona Scott Rosalie Second Carol Starett Linda Shaffer Elouise Strader Margaret Shinn Karen Summers Virginia Shultz Jean Swiger Waverly Snider Rebecca Swiger Sharon Sprouse Twyla Swiger Joyce Wanstreet Betty Talkington Carolyn Thorne Pat Whaley Catherine Tenoa Margaret Utter Carol Whisler Nellie Tenney Linda Valentine Eleanor White Linda VanScoy Valerie Wilson Rebecca Tenney Rebecca Walls Ellen Jane Wilt Eugene Williams Shirley Barnes Robin Toothman Janice Bennet Bob Wetzel Roy Armstead Rose Bright Sue Ann Caputo Mary Ann Bronick Connie Casto Bill Bates William Bee William Baker Harley Bisset Marilyn Crawford Paul Burrows Tommy Gaines Carla Hefner Richard Gallo Florinda Heres Grace Hickman Joe Gerasco Carolyn Hines Kenny Gianettino Sandra Hollen Sam Gianettino Carolyn Huffman Larry Gillespie Charlene Hummel Gary Gonzales Linda Hurley Gary Hammond Brenda Hughes Judy Ice Larry Gray Judy Hurley Robert Harris Sue Jones Howard Heflin 37 Angel Medina Vickie Rebrook Dave Mihalik Linda Reynolds Mike Moore Carolyn Richards Sonny Moore Maxine Richards Paul Morris Nancy Richards Perry Nay Loretta Riley Carroll Rhodes Kay Sands Ray Poling Dale Posey - —.iriy Nicholson Willard Palmer Patty Robinson Barbara Secreto James Palmer Shirley Rome Don Patterson Martha Sendling Dick Patterson Havonda Shaver Nancy Shreves Bob Paugh Kay Singleton Neil Pernell 38 Nancy Moran Walter Knight Donna Martin Wilber Knight April Mayle Ronald Koontz Carolyn Mayle Mike Lawrence Andria Menendez Parke Leggett Ann Moats Frank Leone 0 Peggy Moffet Truman Lipscomb Linda Mongold Frank Liptak Carolyn Myers James Losh Cheryl Newbrough Lonnie McCracken Marlene Newbrough Ronnie Maxwell Sue Ogden Lewis Marino John Pul ice Ronnie Robey Veronica Staiensky Ed Radcliffe Eileen Swiger Ralph Russell Karen Swiger Rando Strother Helen Thorp Roger Strother Winona Valentine Kenny Scott Patty Vargo John Shinn Mol lie Trimble Jim Secreto Sara Ventura Ernie Smith Patty Wymer Kenneth Wilhelm David Wolfe Richard Warner Mark Williams James Wolfe Gary Weber Ralph Williams Seymour Wolfe Richard Wickenhofer Richard Williams Roger Wright John Wilcox Danny Winans Bill Wycoff Susie Perri and Susan Marston, assistant librarians, look over magazines. Little did they realize at the time what their duty would be in the magazine sale in January. 42 Mrs. Smallwood’s 8:54 English 10 student! chapter from the novel Silas Martier. Oh Dunstan come home? iss of ’61 Council members are shown in the rary as they plan big things for the year ahead •F Pr acirtr-nf Fui� f� ne Williams. Time: 6 a. m., 1979. Place: Gore Field Launching Center. Scene: 150th attempt to launch Victory Special, Number 1959-140, on its trip to outer space. An event of unusual magnitude must be taking place today, for that stellar reporter of the Universal Globe, DAVE HILTON, is present with his prize-winning camera crew, LARRY GRIFFIN and BOB LACHAPELLE. What a story for Hilton! The time of blast-off” is almost here. BILL KASKA, chief of operations, is giving orders for the crew to board this luxurious Planetaria-Scenicrusier. The crew is ready: co-pilot, GARY JUNKINS; navigator, DICK KENNEDY: radio operators, RICHARD McCOY and FRANCIS Mc-WHORTER; technicians, WAYNE SWIGER and GEORGE MASTO. Going about their duties efficiently are the gracious and charming stewardesses, JANIE ROBEY, SANTINA GO-LA, and SUSIE DENNISON. An inspection of the elaborate accommodations reveals the secrets of a well-managed sight-seeing cruise. In the kitchen in charge of food to satisfy the most exacting gourmet, is that inimitable chef, DAVE GLUHAK, with his assistants, CHUCK CARPENTER, WAYNE EDGELL, ED LOAR, and ED BAKER. The passenger list contains the names of many celebrities: TOMMY SANDS, the idolation of adolescents; BILL DEMASTUS, president and manager of the I Love Alice” TV spectacular; FRED DURANDY, good will ambassador from Mercury; HARRY D’ANSELMI, private in- vestigator for the We-Get-'Em Detective Agency; JIM SMYTHE, multi-millionaire oil tycoon; VIRGINIA MORGAN, designer of Martian hats; PATTY THOMAS, erudite critic of the Mercury Magnet; and JERRY Mc-KEEN, senator from Saturn. The world-renowned Plutonian Eagles are traveling on this ship. Their coaches, SAM JERMONT, CLYDE PIERCE, and JIM FRUM, are rejoicing over a perfect record—no wins, no losses. They have great hopes for the coming year, for they have just signed Sonny Crislip, Jr., son of WILLIAM CRISLIP, manager of the Mercury Mudcats. The fueling crew, JOHN FLOYD, ROBERT HUFF, LARRY KNIGHT, and CHARLES MOODY, have completed their job. In the block-house, last-minute preparations are completed. JOHN HICKMAN, JESSE GRIMM, MIKE DI MARIA, MAX PALMER, JOHN POKRYZWA, and RALPH MAIN, the button-pushers, now take over. Count down— 10-9-8-6-5-7-1-2-4-3—Oops. DiMaria pushed the wrong button. Zoom—Zip—Zig-Zag—Zero. Here’s the moon, our first stop. An interplanetary talent show is advertised. The starring act is the Moonettes, PATTI ASHCRAFT, MARLENE DI MARIA, and IONA GEORGEADIS. The audience is tense with excitement, anticipating the arrival of the glamorous actresses, ANN SHINN and KAREN REEVES. To top this gala affair, VERA LINGER, well-known pianist, and MIKE HEATHERLY, tenor of the 43 Moonpolitan Opera Company, will entertain. The rocket must move on. All aboard! Planetary traffic is heavy today. Must be the rush hour. Swish! Swish! Swish! Why, there went B” WILLIAMS, PATTY ASH, and BILL CAIN in their atom powered racing Jaguars, off to another drag race. Mars comes into view. What a shopping center! Surely it must be larger than Clarksburg! Pert in their gala green Martian uniforms, the guides, ANNA LEE TERNEUS, DOTTY KOONTZ, RAYDEAN SANDS, ROSE ANN HARVEY, NORMA HEFLIN, and MARY ANN ICE, await us. A drink at FLOWER’S Marcoke Shop prepares us for our tour. How potent! It must have been witches’ brew! The House of FRAN REBROOK, noted for its gorgeous creations, is a must for visiting. Models! Models! Models! BARBARA KONTAK—ermine bathing suits; BARBARA DE MICCO—mink leotards; ELEANOR MILLER—sable raincoats. Ringing the cash register and counting the money are MARY VIRGINIA PENDOLOSKY and JOAN ROSS. What a mammoth building! It’s colossal! A department store? It is, the largest in the universe, and owned and operated by KIMMA WRIGHT. Special attraction today is a demonstration and lecture in the Marmaid perfect kitchen by those interplanetary home economists, JOCELYN VELTRI and JOYCE GAINER. Today, the important event is the universal championship basketball game, Pluto versus Mercury. Leading players on the Plutonian team are ROGER DIAZ, BOB SCHNEIDER, PAUL PATTERSON, and SAM TALERICO, coached and managed by JIM GILL and DAVE STROTHER. Pluto won by a score of 1001 to 999. What a game! What speed! Among the spectators are: golf champion SAM BARBERIO, tennis star JERRY SINGLETON, Olympic swimmer DON NUTTER, sensation of world hockey DAVE ROMEO, featherweight champion RICHARD WRIGHT, heavyweight champion HAROLD LAWSON, and ''Gentleman” JIM LYNCH, the wrestler supreme. Also present is DR. WILLIAM REYNOLDS, horse doctor and fancier, owner of the Reynold’s Racing Stables. Now to Jupiter with its amazing and marvelous medical center, whose motto is All who enter may leave.” Chief of Staff is the celebrated DR. RICHARD HESS. Other noted members of the hospital laboratory staff are: chief operating nurse, CATHERINE JERMONT; emergency room, NANCY GAINES; supervisor, BARBARA DUARTE; surgical nurse, MADELINE TALERICO; and anesthetist, FLOYD BURNSIDE. A patient causing great concern is racing driver ED CARPENTER, who is a victim of stratospheric air sickness. Traveling too fast, I suppose. His special nurse is CHARLOTTE WOLFE. BILL O’NEIL, head of the Universal Phamarceutical Corporation, has been visiting the patient and has received permission to try his new won- der drug, Dineillium. Orderlies BILL CARDER and KENNETH OLDAKER have been assisting Mr. O’Neil about the hospital. A push of a button, zip, and Saturn, engineering center of the universe, comes into view. DICK RITTER, president of Saturn, has given orders that this planet shall exceed all others in engineering feats. Industrial engineer TERRY MORROW will have complete charge of this project, and final decisions will be made by the renowned and brilliant engineer. EDDIE CHAPMAN, chief draftsman, will assist in the planning, and ANNABEL TRUSLER will manage the office force. PATTY SPENCER and FRANCES ASH will be assisting artists. The Scenicruiser moves on to Uranus, center of education and training. The beautiful high schools and colleges encourage all to enter. President of the largest university is the learned DR. JOHN ALLEN, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., and Lit.D. The faculty consists of: MARTHA BLAKE, French; DONNA FINLEY, social science; SHIRLEY CUT-LIP, chemistry; ANDREA ROWE, Russian; and MARGARET BLOISE, commerce. Dr. Allen’s private secretary is SHEILA BARRON. WINONNA COCHRAN, Dean of Women, is capably assisted by BEVERLY BOYLES, CAROLYN D'ANSELMI, and MARY GOULD. RAMONA ALVAREZ and GAIL HANNAH efficiently manage the cafeteria. The social affairs are directed by SUE DAVIS, aided by her assistants, HENRIETTA FUR-BY, NANCY DAVIS, SARA CHIPPS, and MINNIE HUFFMAN. A short stopover at Venus will conclude the tour. Here cupid reigns supreme. Living in wedded bliss are: MARTHA PAUGH, BARBARA WILLIAMS ARNETT, MARY LOU BROWN HUET, LORETTA DODD, JOAN OLIVERIO, SUE CONNER, JANET CLAYTON, LYNI WOLFE, KAREN THARP, MARGARET TODD FURY, DONNA MacTAVISH, GAY WHISLER, SUE WALKER, CAROL MOODY, VERNA McELROY WELSH, ALBERTA CARPENTER, CARON LYNCH, BETTY HARDY, ELIZABETH SWIGER, and FLORA NORMAN. Zero—Zag, Zig, Zip, Zoom! Home at last! What a revealing trip! To think twenty years ago we were all in our earthly place—Victory High School. Virginia Morgan Bill O’Neil Terry Morrow 44 TERRY MORROW RICKY HESS JANIE ROBEY SANTINA GOLA PATTI ASHCRAFT SHIRLEY CUTLIP DONNA FINLEY JOYCE GAINER CATHERINE JERMONT BILL KASKA JERRY McKEEN ELEANOR MILLER VIRGINIA MORGAN KAREN REEVES BILL REYNOLDS ANN SHINN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is a high school organization maintained primarily to recognize Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship in students. Thirteen per cent of the senior class belong to this organization. Last spring, Terry Morrow, Ricky Hess, Janie Robey, Santina Gola, Jocelyn Veltri, Joyce Gainer, Virginia Morgan, and Bill Reynolds were initiated and became charter members for the 1958-59 school year. On January 30, in assembly, these students were heard and conducted the tapping of eleven senior students: Patty Thomas, Karen Reeves, Bill Kaska, Patti Ashcraft, Jerry McKeen, Donna Finley, Shirley Cutlip, Catherine Jermont, Ann Shinn, Eleanor Miller, and Fred Durandy. New junior members were initiated at the annual club banquet in May. Officers this year were: President, Terry Morrow; Vice-President, Ricky Hess; Secretary, Janie; and Treasurer, Santina Gola. Mrs. Wanda Martin served as advisor. PATTY THOMAS JOCELYN VELTRI FRED DURANDY MRS. WANDA MARTIN % a t i a 4, e y a % s a c c t 46 'pctfccve 7e zc6e Miss Eura Gray, sponsor of the FUTURE TEACHERS, aided the ’58-’59 members in finding what happiness there is in teaching and the opportunities there are in the teaching field. For two years the members have worked diligently to raise money to buy an unabridged Webster’s dictionary for the new library. This group ushered at County Teachers meeting, attended the state conference at Jackson’s Mills, and attended a regional conference at Fairmont State College. The officers were: President, Donna Finley; Vice-President, Andrea Rowe; Secretary, Joyce Gainer; Treasurer, Shirley Cutlip. Elected on the county council of officers were Karen Jones as song leader and Andrea Rowe, librarian. pecttton, The AMERICAN JUNIOR RED CROSS, which is a junior council member of the National Red Cross, is one of the oldest organizations in Victory High. Sponsored by Miss Antoinette Ernst, the council has completed many worthwhile projects to help students learn the Red Cross way of believing in service for others, community and school. Activities included the annual Red Cross campaign stationery sale, club scrapbook, and the group purchased a revolving dictionary stand which was placed in the library. Officers for the year were: President, Barbara DeMicco; Vice-President, Margaret Shinn; Secretary-Treasurer, Bill O’Neil. putcvie 'Jtufl4C6 Sponsored by Mrs. Ethel Paine, the FUTURE NURSES organization is made up of girls who are interested in nursing as a career. Among the activities of the group this year have been money-making projects to make Christmas happier for children at the Kappa Sigma Pi Home. The girls and other students also donated clothing to the Home. The girls saw several movies and heard talks by two vocational speakers; the aim of both of these activities was to encourage interest in nursing. Medical auxiliary advisor, Mrs. Paul Gordon, entertained the girls at a tea. Officers included: President, Nancy Gaines; Vice-President, Rose Ann Harvey; Secretary, Trina Cistaro; Treasurer, Janet Casto. The goals of the THESPIANS are to promote interest in the theater arts, the study of the stage, the production of plays, and the creation of teamwork through unity in purpose. Mrs. Embry is the faculty sponsor of this dramatic group. Due to the construction of Victory’s new wing, there was neither time nor space during the ’58-’ 59 school year for Thespian production. SfrOut Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ruth Clevenger, the G.A.A. has forty active members. This sports-minded club has participated in various activities throughout the school year and presents awards to those girls meeting the necessary requirements. The members sponsored a Sadie Hawkins’ Day Dance in November. To earn honor points, members sold candy during noon hour and participated in athletic events: basketball, bowling, skating, and swimming. This year’s officers were: President, Virginia Morgan; Vice-President, Sheila Barron; Secretary, Sue Conner; Treasurer, Barbara De Micco. The SPIRIT COMMITTEE, under the direction of Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Clevenger, is composed of students elected to help promote school spirit throughout the school. The group decorated the gym for the Football banquet, made streamers for all football games, used flash cards, and sponsored buses to away games. Members helped their treasury by sponsoring dances. Cheerleaders worked with the students to earn money toward new uniforms. The organization is led by the following officers: President, Sue Flowers; Vice-President, Mary Ann Dorsey; Secretary, Diane Powell; Treasurer, Paul Bastine. (?lu Victory's LANGUAGE CLUB is composed of the sophomore, junior, and senior students who have maintained a B” average in their language studies. Members learn much in class and club activity of their French and Roman heritage. Tiie club’s two projects for the year Were attending the Latin Festival at the University in Morgantown, and preparing and serving a French banquet dinner. Fred Durandy, French exchange student, was elected as an honorary member. Mrs. Wanda Martin is the sponsor, and its officers were: President, Chris Harker; Vice-President, Joyce Wanstreet; Secretary, Diane Powell; Treasurer, Donna Ramsey. Sccettce Sponsored by Mr. Forest Mayer, the SCIENCE CLUB is made up of fourteen boys who are interested in scientific study and projects. Activities for the year have included lectures accompanied by scientific demonstrations, trips to local industries, and the Science Fair, which was held at Salem College. To aid their club treasury, the boys sponsored a dance in March. Officers for the year were: President, Jess Grimm; Vice-President, Gary Junkins; Secretary, Frances McWhorter; Treasurer, Rick McCoy. The A CAPPELLA CHOIR brought us many golden moments as they sang both classical and modern numbers under the leadership of Miss Helen Davisson, its director. It has given outstanding performances both here at school and out of school. At Christmastime, the choir helped to put the entire school into a lighthearted mood, making the Ifclls ring with the familiar carols of the season. The main events of the year were County Clinic and the Spring Concert. Officers for the year were: President, Rick Hess; Vice-President, Patti Ashcraft; Treasurer, Virginia Morgan; Secretary, Sheila Barron; Librarian, Don Nutter; Robe Master, Dave Hilton. Under the sponsorship of Miss Helen Upton, the Y-TEENS have become one of the school’s most active groups. The organization has gone far in promoting its aim—to teach the girls religion, morality, and character—by furnishing wholesome recreation and worthwhile projects for the girls to participate in. Sendee projects included ushering at Veterans Hospital, assisting with a U. N. program, and dressing dolls for the Salvation Army. Individual club activities ranged from the informal initiation at school, conference at Jackson's Mills, Country Store projects, to the colorful banquet held in the spring. Outside activities included bowling, co-ed nights, bake sale, and Y-State Fun Camp. This year Sue Flowers served as President with Andrea Rowe as Vice-President, Barbara Beasi as Secretary, and Dolores Maseda as Treasurer. Barbara Beasi brought honor to Victory when she was elected President of the State Organization of Y-Teens. HELEN UPTON Advisor Pictured here arc the sophomore members of the Y-TEEN organization that is dedicated to , reater fellowship and understanding among all peoples To create, maintain, and extend throughout the community, home, and school high standards of living is the purpose of this organization, the HI-Y, a branch of the Y.M.C.A. Reverend Shadburn, minister of the Adam-ston Methodist Church, acted as sponsor this year and assisted the boys with their meetings and activities. The Hi-Y sponsored a successful program sale at the Victory-W. I. football game, conducted a clean speech campaign” the second semester, and organized a basketball team within the club. Officers were: President, Bill Demastus; Vice-President, Dick Ritter; Secretary, Bill Reynolds; Treasurer, Terry Morrow; Ser-geant-at-Arms, Bill Kaska. JIM SMYTHE MICHAEL DIMARIA RICKY HESS fluttc t Octet oetye ft % The Wolf Summit JUNIOR ODD FELLOWS Lodge 8 has had many Victory High boys as active members. Junior Oddfellowship is an organization which strives to maintain fidelity, honor, and loyalty and unites youth for the common good of all. This year Lodge 8 conducted such service projects as: collecting for the March of Dimes and Heart Fund, and ushering at the Veterans Hospital. The club sponsored Jim Smythe and Gary Reeves to the annual United Nations Pilgrimage held in New York City. A choir was formed tjj f'sang at several church functions throughout surrounding communities. The club’s social activities were numerous: sponsoring dances—the Turkey Trot, Snow Ball Party, and Easter Formal—attending the camp at Camp Caesar, and acting as host at the annual convention in Clarksburg. Bus trips were taken to Holly River and Watoga State Parks. Numerous hay rides and weiner roasts were held. Victory High’s basketball schedule was printed on cards and distributed among students as a public service. The present Qiief Ruler of this active organization is Jim Smythe, who is ably assisted by Jim Gill, Bill O’Neil, Paul Bastin, and Past Chief Ruler, Gary Reeves. Caught by the Optic photographer are seniors, juniors, and sophomores who make up the majority members of Lodge 8. Reading from left to right, front row: Bill O Neil, Bill Reynolds, Kenny Wilson, Mike DiMaria, Paul Bastin, Gary Reeves, Jim Smythe, Donald Funk, Bob Fittro, Hugh Heater, Bill Wycoff, Jim Lynch, Joe Gerasco. Second row: Ricky Hess, Rex Clayton, Paul Burrows, Jim Gill, Dave Hilton, Fred Wyatt, Dick Ritter, Steve Mayes, Terry Morrow, Ernie Smith, Eugene Williams, and Don Nutter. The ten individual pictures shown on this page are active seniors in the lodge. BILL O'NEIL DICK RITTER Vict vity 'rtyiy i % 5tf ScutcC Music is called the universal language. It expresses joy, sorrow, sadness, or fear. Music is a part of Victory students in several ways. This fall Mr. Otis Boyles came to Victory to instruct our band students. He and the band have worked hard at drills in march- ing, sight reading, as well as rehearsal music for the State Band Festival contest, which the band takes part in. A pep band was formed to play at home basketball games. Karen Reeves, high-stepping majorette, led the Eagle Band in the Spring Festival. cn CO kv 5% Optic St M Reading from left to right: Dick Ritter, Sheila Barron, Virginia Morgan, Gary Reeves, Patty Thomas, Jocelyn Veltri, Bill Demastus, Alice Powley, Patty Ash, Andrea Rowe, Ann Shinn, Linda Van Scoy, and Joyce Wanstreet. Here's the gang gathered around Mrs. Small's desk to discuss plans for next issue and get assignments from Sheila and Patty. Patty, the final deadline must be in the company by March first!” says Mrs. S while poor Patty pulls her hair. Editor Sheila Barron, of the Optic newspaper, and yearbook editor Patty Thomas have worked hard on their '58-’59 publications to make them surpass all others. This was the goal of their staff over a clashing typewriter, snapping rulers, and sticky, gluey fingers. Every day brought more pencil smudges, scissors, cropped photos, and layout sheets. “How can I write an article on the new wing?” Will this issue be out by Christmas?” Why don’t these kids decide what their name is?” There can't be this many clubs.” That photographer is driving me mad!” wailed Sheila and Patty. Dick kept going around in circles. Ann, Virginia, and Patty made friends or permanent enemies of all the teachers. Bill and Jocelyn felt that some knowledge rubbed off on them, Mrs. Small” kept threatening suicide; the whole staff felt ready for Weston. Through tears, hysterical laughter, worry, and threats, The Optic was born. Deadlines arrived—unprepared, we raked our feeble brains, and, finally, produced this book—your Optic of 1959. To Mrs. Small,” English teacher, counsellor, and tireless worker on our behalf, we can express only a small portion of the deep gratitude we feel for the countless services she has rendered us, willingly and without reward. 54 Why did I ever get into Journalism? sighs Patty as she wearily but willingly types copy. Oil)? Uutorg dptir PUBLISHED BY THE JOURNALISM CLASS OF VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL, CLARKSBURG, W. VA„ DECEMBER 1, 1958 agles Jubilant With Title of City County Champs Tours And VislUi Honor SHEILA BARRON PATTY THOMAS was observed for the 38th time since 1921 during the week of November 9th through the 15th. As Victory's part in this observance, an open house was featured on November 14, nnml Frum, Roger Diaz, Sonny Pierce, Sam Jcrmont O'Neil, and Sonny' llama rr —cnog Dorn Moranc eeaon, Dave Hllto 'ne. Bill Cria lip. Bsl tains for tht TV nd Bill O'Neil tory-W L were se� . ay and Miss Ernst in me gym, which we W ANDREA ROWE f. dl a filled pumpkin on the serving table added to the color scheme. Parents were well pleased with Victory and enjoyed its ' Let's Gel Acquainted theme. The ‘‘ M|fc ' tiy Un- QUEEN JANIE REIGNF DICK RITTER ■■ versi-today e Day. «eak to these on De- C. r or a sen- Attend college vB i d for you. The V Yp .nis occasion Is to jou with colleges aw 'l oitles In West Virginia, i Participating scnools will i West Virginia University, , I at rson-Boraddus College, Da I and Elkins College, Fairmt I State College, Potomac Stt 1 College. Salem College, We Virginia Wesleyan College, an. Marshall College. RED CROSS .eels ' The ..a to be that big dav the rings arrived. wi BILL DEMASTUS rn ere th-, --------------- will dance. The Red Cross purchased a stand with a revolving top to be used for displaying books In the new library. The members are selling stationery; if you need such, see your home room representative. VIRGINIA MORGAN urth - on the .uon again re-i the ANN SHINN _______________ plete evt perioa. VI march as Ua cover HlliU over addei the evening's scoring. 'poot xM VICTORY LOSES TO POWERFUL MARIETTA, OHIO The Eagles lost their second game of the season to a speedy Marietta, Ohio, eleven at Marietta. The final score of the game was 36-0. Although the Eagles never stopped trying, the Marietta team proved to be too powerful for the Eagles. Marietta Coach Scotty Hamilton said Victory guard Sonny Pierce was one of the best linemen his team had played against this year. VICTORY LOSES 31-0 CONTEST TO UNDEFEATED FAIRMONT WEST Fairmont West, behind the running of All-Stater Larry Drake, and Joe Pachuta, proved too tough for the Eagles to handle, and Fairmont won the contest, 31-0. The Victory line, led by guard Sam Jermont, played good ball the first half and held West side to a slim 7-0 lead at halftime. VICTORY SURPRISES R. W. IN 13-0 WIN Roosevelt-Wilson, who won the state championship in the double A” division in the state of West Virginia this year, could not cope with the fired-up Victory Eagles and went down 13-0. The Eagles, wanting to hold onto the Sam Mazzei City Championship trophy, finally hit paydirt on a pass from Sonny Bastine to Roger Diaz with a minute left in the half. In the second half with the Victory-line completely dominating the play and opening up big holes for fullback Butch Leeson struck again in the third period to lead 13-0. This was the first leg on the City Championship for the victorious Eagles. EAGLES WIN OVER SHINNSTON Before the smallest crowd of the season due to bad weather, the Victory Eagles took care of the Shinnston Spartans, 18-7. Victory touchdowns were scored by Sonny Bastine, Butch Leeson, and Dom Marano. Senior Bill O'Neil set up two of the touchdowns with brilliant running on pitchouts from quarterback Bastine. VICTORY AND WESTON PLAY TO SCORELESS TIE The Victory Eagles and the Weston Minutemen battled to a scoreless tie in the season’s opener for both teams. Victory scored when Sonny Crislip sliced off tackle from eleven yards out just before the half, but the Eagles were guilty of being offside, and the touchdown did not count. Victory won the battle of statistics, gaining more yardage than the Weston team. Halfback Sonny Crislip and tackle Dave Hilton played outstanding ball for Victory. Weston was led by quarterback Zebe Meyers. 1958 CITY- FIRST ROW, reading from left to right: Warren Fultz, Paul McNabb, Wes Williams, Butch Leeson, Jim Frum, Roger Diaz, Dave Hilton, Bill Kaska, Bill O'Neil, Sonny Pierce, Bee” Williams, Sam Jermont, Sonny Crislip. SECOND ROW: Parke Legget, Bob Wetzel, Mark Williams, Dominick Morano, Dick Farnsworth, Charles Tpdd, Dan Thompson, Gary Reeves, Paul Bastine, Steve Mayes, Willard Crislip, VICTORY DEFEATS BRIDGEPORT 13-6 Sparked by halfback Sonny Crislip and end Roger Diaz, the Victory Eagles defeated Bridgeport before a large crowd at the Bridgeport field. Crislip scored the first touchdown and Roger Diaz scored the second when Wes Williams blocked a Bridgeport punt and Diaz pushed it up and went 20 yards for the touchdown. Senior end Jim Frum was brilliant on defense for Victory and was picked by WBOY-TV as the game’s outstanding player. ELKINS HANDS EAGLES 15-0 DEFEAT VICTORY LOSES TO WEIR HIGH A veteran Elkins team handed Victory their first defeat of the season by the score of 15-0 at Elkins. The Eagles were handicapped in this game by opening quarter injuries to Bee Williams, outstanding center, and quarterback Larry Batson. Elkins scored in the first quarter on Dave Pingley’s 25-yard run and added the extra point on a plunge through the line by Pingley to make it 7-0. Elkins scored a safety on a pass from center by the Eagles and led 9-0 at halftime. The scoring ended in the third quarter on a two-yard blast through center by halfback Bud Cupp. Victory threatened to score early in the second half when halfback Dom Marano returned the kick-off 55 yards to the Elkins 40-yard line. Blocking by Bill Kaska almost sprung Marano all the way for the touchdown. Weirton won over Victory by the score of 41-7, but this score did not give an indication of how hard-fought the game actually was. The Eagles moved the ball well and had more first downs than the Red Raiders. Weirton, led by All-Staters Tom Bloom and Mike Tomosavich, were an explosive team that could score from anywhere on the field. Victory scored in the third quarter when Bill O'Neil went seven yards for the touchdown. VICTORY, BUCKHANNON PLAY TO 13-13 TIE The Eagles started out as if they were going to run Buckhannon right out of Hite Field as they scored the first two times they got the ball. Bob Wetzel scored from nine yards out for the first touchdown, and Bill O'Neil scored the second. Buckhannon’s two touchdowns were scored by Tenney and Smallridge. Buckhannon tied the game in the last minute of play. COUNTY CHAMPIONS Raymond Smith, Bill Wycoff. THIRD ROW: Coach Alessi, Coach Perri, Eddie Pouch, Tom Gaines, Don Patterson, Eugene Williams, Butch Conch, Bill Allo-wat, Truman Lipscomb, Mike Lawrence, Dick Gallo, Bub Koontz, Larry Gray, Bud Wolfe, Dave Mihaliak, Neil Pernell, Kenny Gianttino, Crandall Ash, Happy Heater, Coach Mazzei. VICTORY WINS CITY CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 14-0 WIN OVER WASHINGTON IRVING It was supposed to be a close game; in fact, Washington Irving was the favorite, but the Eagles badly outplayed the Hilltoppers in winning 14-0. W. I. was held to only three first downs and a net gain of only 41 yards to Victory's 261 yards. This was the second year in a row that Victory has captured the City Championship. This was definitely a team win for the Eagles and it would be hard to single out any individual performers in the game. All the seniors closed out their high school football careers in a blaze of glory. The game was played before one of the largest crowds of the season at Hite Field. CLYDE SONNY’ PIERCE ... 5’ 11 , 185 lbs., right guard, number 75. Sonny,” who was one of the two three-year lettermen on this year's squad, proved to be a valuable asset in the line, both defensively and offensively. Sonny was placed on the Central West Virginia Team, All-County Team, Big Ten Team and 2nd All-State Team. CHARLES BEE WILLIAMS ... 5' 9”, 170 lbs., center, number 87. BEE was also a thre -year letter-man and could always be counted upon for morale and fight, when they were needed most. In proving himself one of the best centers in the Valley, Bee” placed on the All-County and Big Ten Teams, also Honorable Mention All-State. JIM FRUM ... 6 0 , 150 lbs., left end, number 52. Jim earned for himself the Player of the Week Award in the Bridgeport game, placed on the All-County Team and on Honorable Mention All-State Squad. Jim, who was always outstanding defensively, was elected by his teammates as Co-Captain of the W.I. game and Honorary Co-Captain for the year. ROGER DIAZ ... 6’ 4 , 180 lbs., right end, number 56. Roger turned out to be the dark horse of the ’58 season, since he did not play football his sophomore and junior years. His talent for snagging passes proved valuable to the Eagle offense. BILL KASKA ... 5’ 11 , 170 lbs., right tackle, number 66. Bill, who placed on the All-County Team his junior year, proved very consistent this year, getting many key tackles. Bill was awarded honorable mention on the Big-Ten Team this season. SAM JERMONT ... 5' 11 , 195 lbs., left guard, number 74. Sam’s blocking and tackling were of never-ending value to Coach Mazzei this season. Sam was awarded honorable mention All-County this year and honorable mention Big-Ten in both his junior and senior years. BILL O’NEIL ... 5’ 8 , 160 lbs., fullback, number 32. Through pure spirit, Bill regained the speed he had lost due to a broken leg in his sophomore year and became the Eagles’ biggest backfield threat. He was also elected Co-Captain for the W.I. game, and Honorary Co-Captain for the year. DAVE HILTON ... 6’ 3 , 180 lbs., left tackle, number 61. Dave, who always played an alert defensive game, probably played his best game against W.I.; he recovered two Hilltopper fumbles to set up Eagle touchdowns. Dave was awarded honorable mention All-County this season. WILLIAM SONNY” CRISLIP ... 6’ 1 ”, 169 lbs., left half, number 41. Sonny was unable to play the latter half of the '58 season due to a serious leg injury and was missed very much by his teammates. Sonny’s speed and running ability gained him an honorable mention All-County Award this year. 60 ROGER DIAZ PAUL PATTERSON BARBARA DeMICCO BOB SCHNEIDER Jt SAM TALERICO � r.. BARBARA KONTAK SUE FLOWERS TOP ROW, reading from left to right: Steve Mayes, Butch Leeson, Bob Schneider, Roger Diaz, Larry Batson, Raymond Smith. BOTTOM ROW: Sam Talerico, Ronnie Clark, Parke Leggett, Dick Farnsworth, Kenny Wilhelm, Paul Patterson. '£ z4 et zi£ SunuKCVUf, Seemingly bound by the inability to hit the right combination” this season, Coach Ken Alessi’s cage squad managed to salvage an even season record of 10 wins and 10 losses. The quintet was greatly aided underneath the basket by the Big Three,” consisting of Bob Schneider, Roger Diaz, and Larry Batson. Ronnie Clark and Raymond Smith were the most frequent guard combination with the Big Three.” A summary of the regular season follows: Victory's Alumni became the first prey for the Eagles’ hardcourt quintet on December 10, by a margin of 74-65. Roger Diaz, Larry Batson, and Butch Leeson led the Eagles pointwise. Orl December 12, the Eagles played host to the cross-town Presidents of Roosevelt-Wilson and claimed their second triumph of the season 62-56. Diaz topped the Eagles’ scoring column with 18 points, followed by Wilhelm's 15 points and Batson’s 11. With Schneider back into the lineup, the Eagles traveled to Shinnston December 16 to claim their third victory of the year. Schneider gathered scoring honors for the evening with 16 points. Weir High’s Red Riders handed the Victory squad their first defeat in a close one by a score of 59-57. Schneider, with 22 points, led the way for the Eagles, while Wilhelm collected 12 and Batson 10 to complete the Eagles' double digit list. Diaz and Schneider led the way as the Eagles took an early lead of 17-13 against Weston on December 30 only to be overpowered by the visiting Minutemen in the final canto 60-57. Diaz led the Eagles’ defensive attack while Schneider and Batson headed the scoring column with 21 and 17 points respectively. In our gym on January 6, Batson captured scoring honors with 37 points and Schneider followed up with 30 as the Victory squad claimed a walloping decision over East Fairmont 90-78. The Eagles’ next hardcourt adventure took place at Bridgeport, January 9. Coach Alessi's boys pulled this one out of the bag in the last three minutes of play after trailing by a large margin all evening. Schneider led the Eagles in the scoring department with 30 points, and Batson claimed 14. Patterson connected with a beautiful jump shot with two minutes and twenty-three seconds remaining in the final quarter to put the Eagles ahead. The Eagles again came from behind to triumph over our southern neighbors by a close score of 56-54. Through the aid of Batson and Schneider’s 19 and 17 points, the Eagles overcame the Logan five in the final minutes of play. The visiting Upshirites handed the Victory cagers their third defeat of the season to the tune of 53-52 in a fast and furious ball game. Schneider topped the evening's scoring with 27, and Batson netted 19. '■ On the road the Eagles again suffered defeat at the hands of West Fairmont; however, Schneider took scoring honors with 25 points. On a southern trip the Victory quintet met defeat twice; first to Princeton and the following night to Mullens. 6 Princeton, led by all-stater Rod Thorn, claimed a victory of 82-64. In the Mullens contest, Schneider claimed scoring honors with 34 points; however, the Mullens five proved too much for the visiting Eagles, and action stopped at 74-61 in favor of the hosts. Weston's Minutemen played host to the visiting Eagles only to be beaten by the guests 66-53, with scoring honors being shared by Victory’s Batson and Weston's Thoms, each having 22 points. Victory’s arch rivals, W. I. Hill-toppers, proved just a little too much for the Eagles in their first round of the ’58-’59 season. The High spirited Alessi and company fought all the way but lost by 8 points. Schneider played outstanding ball defensively as did Diaz and Smith, while Batson played well offensively and connected for 23 points. 5 ■ The Eagle squad journeyed 'cross town for their second round with the Roosevelt-Wilson Prexies on February 5. Batson for the second con- secutive night claimed the Eagles' scoring honors. He netted 19 points and was closely followed by Schneider and Diaz with 18 and 16 respectively. The Eagles suffered one of the season’s worst defeats at the hands of the Buckhannon Upshurites by a score of 73-58. Batson again led the visiting quintet with 18 points. 773 Schneider and Batson netted 22 and 20 points respectively to come within two points of the Bridgeport Indian’s total score. The Eagles took an early lead in the contest, and Coach Alessi substituted freely throughout the second half of play to take the win at 66-44. The Eagles, led by Batson and Schneider, defeated the Spartans for the second time by a large margin of 72-30. Victory held the Shinnston five to only eight field goals and fourteen foul shots while they themselves accounted for thirty field goals and twelve foul shots. Despite the fact that Diaz accounted for 29 points, and Batson and Schneider gathered 18 each, a strong Fairmont West team overcame the Eagles in the final minutes of play. In the East Fairmont game, the Eagles maintained a one-point margin throughout the first three periods, only to lose in the final quarter by a score of 72-65. Schneider tallied for 25, and Diaz added 18 to complete the Eagles’ double-figure column. Head cheerleader for V.H.S. during the football and basketball seasons was vivacious Sue Flowers. Her cohorts, Barbara Kontak, Barbara DeMicco, Mary Ann Dorsey, and Sharon Sprouse, aided Sue in cheering the Eagles on to Victory in all contests. The two Barbaras and Sue are seniors and will be greatly missed by all who attend Victory High's games. Seen at all the games and cheering at the Junior Varsity games, the sophomore cheerleaders—Kay Sands, Veronica Stalensky, and Sharon Frum—are a great help to the Varsity cheerleaders in stimulating school spirit. Determined J. V.'s set pace in preparation for next year. Jim Greynolds, Bob Wetzel, Dave Mihilak, Raymond Ash, Paul Burrows, Dorn Morano, Jim Palmer, Bill Devericks, Bob Harris, Coach Mazzei. A good junior varsity basketball team is traditional with Victory High. Under the able coaching of John Mazzei the J.V. team practices after the varsity is finished, often long into the evening. The Junior Varsity is composed of juniors and sophomores who want to be on the next year's varsity and who want experience. The Junior Varsity team is the place to get it. The Little Eagles” had a very successful season. They finished their season with a 9-8 record, and performances by several members of the squad gave evidence that next year’s varsity won't be lacking talented juniors. 5 ? ttt “Pnot a t t 'P%e4e tt This is your life. Class of '59. It’s been a good life, hasn't it? Oh, sure, you’ve had your troubles, but you can look back to hundreds of happy memories. Remember the first year you spent at Victory? Grass had nothing on you for greenness! You didn’t know where the classrooms were, you couldn’t tell your teachers apart, and the fantastic rules you obeyed were beyond your comprehension. Those days are gone forever. You are now a senior, poised and sophisticated, ready to go out into the world and accept your responsibilities. Quite a difference from that bubbling, blushing, bewildered sophomore! But let’s go back and review those early days with their dreams and hopes and fears. It seems like only yesterday that you, the Senior Class of ’59, 186 in number, entered the portals of VHS. You heard the opening address by Mr. Powell, and most of you realized that the next three years would be the best of your life. Leaning upon your advisors, Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Smallwood, Miss Davisson, Mrs. Paine, Mr. Mittong, and Mr. Detamore, you slowly became accustomed to your life at Victory. Early in your high school life, you learned that Victory was not just a place to learn English, chemistry, and how to dissect a frog, but also a place in which to establish friendships that would last forever. Do you still have a twinkle in your eyes when you think of the first real social event you attended, the sophomore get-together? Coming from Zeising, North View, Summit Park, Sardis, and Adamston, that was the night you became a unified class. At your first class meeting, you chose Dick Ritter, Jerry McKeen, Jocelyn Veltri, and Linda Swiger to lead you to success. Vim, vigor, and vitality were the qualities that enabled Sue Flowers, Barbara Kon-tak, and Barbara De Micco to be chosen as reserve cheerleaders. You always wanted to be tops, didn't you, seniors? Remember your first real ambition? Beat the seniors in collecting Toys for Tots.” You fought valiantly, but when the toys were collected and results counted, the seniors had beaten you by five toys. Oh, well, once you hit, get up and start fighting again.” That was your motto. Brushing your bruised pride off, you were determined to surpass any other class in the annual sophomore magazine sale. Money-mad was what you were. Starting on February 12, 1957, you never faltered once. Walking pavements and pounding doors, you worked diligently until you had done it. Yes, with your S2,876.76, you surpassed all previous magazine sale records. Your tireless efforts were not in vain; prizes were awarded to Janie Robey, Susie Dennison, Karen Reeves, Jocelyn Veltri. and Rick Hess. Mrs. Smallwood's home room girls sold more magazines than any other group. Your moving Easter program, under the direction of Miss Davisson, was enthusiastically received. Class Day was your next experience. Sadness was intermingled with joy as you proudly took your seats as juniors. Another summer passed, and you entered Victory as juniors. Proudly you selected Dick Ritter, Rick Hess. Jocelyn Veltri, and Bill O’Neil to serve as class officers. Attractive Karen Reeves became the first junior to lead the band as drum majorette. Mrs. McIntyre was added to your advisory list. You presented an inspiring Thanksgiving program directed by Mrs. Pyle. Once again you began your walking streets and pounding doors, this time selling Christmas cards. Prizes were awarded to Sylvia Phillips, Nancy Casto, Pat Thomas, Donna Finley, and Janie Robey. 1018 boxes of cards were sold. Jim Smythe and Santina Gola were the envy of the student body as they shared the romantic leads in your junior play, The Birds and the Boys.’’ Ed Chapman, Bill Demastus, Terry Morrow, Rick Hess, Karen Reeves. Mike Di Maria, Kim Wright, Sheila Barron, Anna Lee Terneus, Virginia Morgan. Janet Clayton, Sue Davis, Anne Shinn, Pat Thomas, Iona Geogeadis, and Joyce Gainer made up the cast, which was under the direction of Mrs. Embry, a success. This year your class was victorious in collecting Toys for Tots. 64 Your class chose Jocelyn Veltri and Rick Hess to attend Know Your State Government Day in Charleston. Didn't the husky junior boys look cute in their dainty aprons as they served the girls at the junior party. Big Bob Schneider brought fame to your class when he was chosen to be a member of the first string All-State basketball team. Because of her alacrity nd sparkle. Sue Flowers was chosen as head cheerleader. Your class chose mint green and yellow for its colors and the yellow rose as class flower. As Youth Is, So Is Tomorrow was your inspiring class motto. Recalling the excitement of May 16, can't you see the girls in their lovely gowns and the boys in their white dinner jackets amidst a Japanese setting at the prom? Gaining the admiration and envy of their classmates, eight juniors, chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, were elected to the National Honor Society. This honor went to Terry Morrow, Rick Hess, Bill Reynolds, Joyce Gainer, Virginia Morgan, Jane Robey, Santina Gola, and Jocelyn Veltri. That long awaited moment arrived on Class Day when you were given the right to the senior steps. It was a busy summer for Susie Dennison, Virginia Morgan, and Ann Shinn, who attended Girls' State. Rick Hess, Dick Ritter, Clyde Pierce, and Bill Reynolds attended Boys' State. Jocelyn Veltri, Terry Morrow, and Jim Smythe had a wonderful time touring New York on the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. In September, '58, you returned to school as high and mighty seniors. Nobody could tell you anything; hadn’t you come through the years with flying colors? You ran the paper and the yearbook, and the school’s frontsteps. You'd made it! A new member enrolled with your class was Fred Durandy, a European Exchange Student of Marseilles, France. Fred, who stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bastin, was the first exchange student to attend Victory High. Having Fred as a member of the class was an experience. He made many friendships that will last forever. You lost Mr. Detamore and gained Mrs. Heckert as a senior advisor. The new wing had been completed when you returned to school that fall. All the new conveniences you enjoyed were worth bragging about. Once again you elected Dick Ritter as head man. Working with him were Rick Hess, Janie Robey, and Clyde Pierce. Your class had the first homecoming since 1954. You elected Jane Robey, Queen. Anne Shinn and Carolyn D'Anselmi were elected to serve in her court. These girls added to the colorful affair. The smug, conceited attitude of the seniors in November was due to the fact that class rings had arrived. One of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a senior is to be chosen girl or boy of the month. Nine seniors, Jocelyn Veltri, Dick Ritter, Rick Hess, Clyde Pierce, Terry Morrow, Bill O'Neil, Bill Demastus, John Allen and Jim Gill received this honor. Fred Durandy, the European exchange student, was also chosen as a Boy of the Month.. Despite the joyous atmosphere, you received the W.I.-Victory Football game with a lump in your throat because it was your last football game as a student of Victory. Since you entered Victory, the school had been victorious over W.I. two times and was city champs in '58 and '59. Sam Jermont, Clyde Pierce, Bill O'Neil, Jim Frum, Roger Diaz, Dave Hilton, B Williams, Sonny Crislip, and Bill Kaska saw action for the last time in an Eagle Football uniform. Everyone wras proud of Clyde Pierce when he was elected to the second All-State football team. Since the 1959 class entered Victory High School, the school has led in the county in collecting Toys for Tots. This year you outdid yourself, seniors, by collecting over five hundred toys. Fun galore was what you experienced on December 11, the night of the Christmas party. Mrs. Smallwood was in charge and had it at the V.F.W. Hall. Everyone was there, even Santa Claus. The next big event occurred on January 30, when ten seniors were pleasantly surprised by being initiated into the National Honor Society. Patty Thomas, Bill Kaska. Karen Reeves, Eleanor Miller, Katherine Jermont. Shirley Cutlip, Donna Finley, Jerry McKeen, Patty Ashcraft and Anne Shinn received this honor. Basketball season was terrific. Roger Diaz, Bob Schneider, Paul Patterson and Sam Talerico made up the senior varsity. Joyce Gainer won the Homemaker Award at Victory by scoring the highest points on the Betty Crocker Search for Tomorrow's Homemaker Test. Patty Thomas served as editor of the Optic and Sheila Barron was editor of the paper. Aiding these capable editors were Virginia Morgan, Anne Shinn. Patty Ash. Dick Ritter, Andrea Rowe, Bill Demastus and Jocelyn Veltri. Anxiously you awaited the posting of class ratings. Jocelyn Veltri and Patty Thomas were valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. Joyce Gainer, Terry Morrow, Rick Hess, Virginia Morgan. Shirley Cutlip, Eleanor Miller, Karen Reeves and Janie Robey followed Jocelyn and Patty to make up the Top Ten Students in your mighty class of 141 classmates. The speech delivered by Corma Malory and the recognition for outstanding work at the senior banquet on May 12, at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel made you realize high school had opportunities if you made the most of them. Excitement, music, and laughter made the prom a big success. In an impressive Class Day program, you gave up your authority as seniors to an avid group of juniors. On May 24, you heard the Baccalaureate Service delivered by Dr. Paul Francis, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church. Salutatorian And then the big day. May 28, with tears in your eyes, you commenced after hearing an inspiring speech by Robert C. Byrd, U. S. Senator from West Virginia. No longer are you high school seniors. You are now the young adults of the world, the leaders of the future in a scientific age. This is your life. Class of 1959. May all your days be as happy as those you spent at Victory. Jocelyn Veltri Ricky Hess Patty Thomas Patty Ashcraft V aledictoriau JOCELYN VELTRI Selected for the top honor in her class was Jocelyn Veltri who is enrolled in the Preparatory Course and has maintained a 4.96 which won her the title of Valedictorian. PATTY THOMAS Receiving the honor of Salutatorian for the Class of 1959 is Patricia Thomas. To win the second highest rating. Patty maintained a 4.88 in the Commercial Course. Most Likely to Succeed TERRY MORROW JOCELYN VELTRI Of course we charge for water. How else could we set Peppiest DAVE HILTON SUE FLOWERS Can't you get those vitamins out of the bottle any faster? Most Athletic BOB SCHNEIDER IONA GEORGEADIS This game is too complicated for me. 69 Wittiest RONNIE MICHAEL JOYCE GAINER So he thinks that's funny! DICK RITTER VIRGINIA MORGAN JOHN ALLEN ANN SHINN Columbus was right; the world is round ! Art or bicycle, what does it matter to the truly sophisticated . 70 Best Dancers DAVE HILTON BARBARA DE MICCO Are they dancing, or fighting? Most Courteous CLYDE PIERCE ANDREA ROWE He alwa s falls for that line.” Most Outstanding Cilzens TERRY MORROW JOCELYN VELTRI Let's strike, fellow workers, against home work and foe more student activities!” 71 Most Talented MICHAEL DI MARIA VERA LINGER Your new etude was all right, but just give a listen to my latest for two pianos.” Best Dressed JOHN ALLEN ANN SHINN But, Ann. You already wore that dress once!” Friendliest DICK RITTER SUE FLOWERS (But just wait till we turn our backs!) 72 .0) Ask for IMPERIAL ICE CREAM Div. Fairmont Foods Co. Treasure-Craft Jewelery and Stationery OWATONNA MINNESOTA MILK CR(AM iniin «ncHii) ICE CREAM AND MR. MIKE POSEY Representative DAIRY PRODUCTS Dial MA 4-7528 Clarksburg, W. Va. £Cuanto Cuestan Sus Ojos? El ahorro mensual de unos centavos de luz puede causar dano permanente a la vista de sus familia. 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