Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1960 volume:

. t • .v :■ •. - ! i 9 . • «r THE OPTIC 1960 VICTORY HIGH SCHOOL CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Edited by a student staff headed by: LINDA VANSCOY JOYCE WANSTREET Taylor Publishing Company Dallas, Texas FOREWORD We, the senior staff, are proud to present to you our 1960 Victory Optic. This book has caught glimpses here and there, so that in years to come, the activities of this school year at Victory High will not be dimmed and will not fade from memory. In later years, while turning these pages, if you should recall the many smiles, sorrows, and dreams of '60, we shall be content, knowing that we have done the thing we were called upon to do. VICTORY OPTIC STAFF APPRECIATION The Senior Class of 1960 wishes to take this opportunity to express its deepest gratification to our class sponsor. Miss Upton, and our principal, Mr. Powell. We feel that through time, unselfishly and earnestly given, and advice, sincerely and encouragingly given, we have attained our goal. MR. J. EDWARD POWELL, Principal M.A., A.B., West Virginia University In our humble way we wish to acknowledge their patience and effort in our behalf. MISS HELEN UPTON, Math A.B., West Virginia Wesleyan M.A., West Virginia University 2 DEDICATION Why do we dedicate the '60 OPTIC to you? BECAUSE you came THRU THESE DOORS at dawn and didn't leave till dark, giving your day to youth—at times not a very rewarding occupation. BECAUSE you helped to make this year of '60 the best ever. BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE when we needed you most, we give to you the most precious gift we have to offer ... the dedication of a year of memories Mrs. Smallwood, we dedicate our book to you. 3 Josiah Gilbert Holland once said, 'The time demands strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and willing hands Victory has found all this in Mrs. Smallwood. administration THEIR VARIED DUTIES ARE DONE WITH MR. KENNETH ALESSI: B.S., Salem College, West Virginia University; World Geography; Head Basketball Coach. MR. OTIS BOYLES: B.S., Glenville State; Band. MRS. RUTH CLEVENGER: A.B., West Virginia University; Physical Education, Biology, Spirit Committee Advisor. MISS CANDACE DAVIS: A.B., Salem College; Parson's School of Design, New York; Art, American History. MISS HELEN D. DAVISSON: A.B., Wesleyan College, West Virginia University; A Cappella Choir, Glee Club, Speech. MRS. JULIA EMBRY: A.B., Bowling Green College; Typing, Bookkeeping. MISS ANTOINETTE ERNST: A.B., Hood College; English 11, Red Cross Advisor. MRS. MARY M. HECKERT: B.S., M.Ed., Alderson-Broaddus College, University of Pittsburgh; Business Exploration, Business Math, Commercial Law. MRS. WANDA MARTIN: B.S., M.A., Mary Washington College, West Virginia University; Latin, French, Language Club Advisor. MR. FOREST MAYER: B.S., Salem College; Chemistry, Physics, Audio Visual Aids. MR. JOHN MAZZEI: B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan,- Physical Education; World History, Head Football Coach. BUT ONE AIM: WHAT’S GOOD FOR VICTORY MRS. WINIFRED MclNTYRE: A.B., Salem College, West Virginia University; Modern Problems. MR. JAMES MEARNS: A.B., Salem College, Morris Harvey; American History, Hi-Y Co-Advisor. MR. O. KENNETH MITTONG: M.A., B.S., Salem College, West Virginia University; Biology, Chairman of Noon Hour Recreation, Student Stage Crew Advisor, Honor Society Advisor. MRS. LILLIE W. MORGAN: A.B., M.A., West Virginia University; English 1 2, Spirit Committee Advisor. MR. JOHN NUZUM: B.S., West Virginia University; M.A., University of Minnesota, Industrial Arts. MISS ROSEMARY OLIVERIO: B.S., West Virginia University; Plane Geometry, Consumer Science, Future Teachers Advisor. MRS. MARTHA ORR: A.B., Fairmont College, West Virginia University, Salem College; English 10, 11. MRS. ETHEL B. PAINE: M.S., A.B., Salem College, West Virginia University; Home Economics, Future Nurses Advisor. MRS. RUTH ANN PYLE: A.B., College of Commerce,- Bowling Green, Kentucky; Western State Teachers; Shorthand. MISS GRACE VAN HORN: A.B., Salem College,- M.A., West Virginia University,- Fairmont State College, University of Illinois, Librarian. MR. WALTER HOLDEN: M.A., A.B., Salem College, University of Pittsburgh; Distributive Education. PAUL BASTIN. JR: Keep cool and you command everybody. Technical. Boy of the Month 4; Boys' State 3; Class Officer 2, 3. 4. Treasurer 2. President 3. 4; Class Council 2. 3. 4; Spirit Committee 3. 4; Treasurer 3; Language Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Junior Odd Fellows 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2; Track 2. 3. MARY ANN DORSEY: To know her is to love her, and she is known by all. Preparatory. National Honor Society 3. 4, Secretary 4; Y-Teens 2, 3. 4; Language Club 2. 3. 4; Spirit Committee 2. 3. 4, Vice-President 3. Co-President 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Co-Head 4; Class Council 2. 4; Class Vice-President 2, 4; Know Your State Government Day 3; Camp Horseshoe Leadership Training 3. LINDA SAN JULIAN: A smile that is worth half a dozen frowns. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, President 2; Girls' Athletic Association 3; Office Girl 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Secretary 4; Class Council 4. HUGH LLOYD HEATER JR.: God made me small, so He could do a better job of it. Technical. Home Room Officer 3; Class Council 4; Class Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 4, Chaplain 4; Science Club 3; Optic Staff 4; Sports Co-Editor 4; Football Manager 2. 3, 4; Junior Odd Fellows 2, 3. 4; Treasurer 4. JUDITH LAMM: Lady, be good. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3. 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Future Teachers 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3. 4; Y-Teens 2, 3. 4; Home Room Officer 2. 3. 4; Class Council 2. 3. 4; A'Cappella Choir 3 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4. KENNETH WILSON: When he studies the stars, more than science comes to his mind. Preparatory. National Honor Society 4; A'Cappella Choir 3. 4, President 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4; All State Chorus 4; Boy of the Month 4; Home Room Officer 4; Class Council 3, 4; Red Cross 2; Spirit Committee 3. 4; Treasurer 4; Language Club 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Junior Odd Fellows 2. 3. 4. CLASS OF ’60 SHARON ANN SPROUSE: Such pep and wit we've never Commercial. Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3. President 4; Spirit Committee 2. 3, 4, Co-President 4; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4 Co-Head 4; Class Council 2. 3. 4; Home Room Officer 2. 3. 4; Office Girl 4. MARLON RAY ASHCRAFT: A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Technical. Language Club 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Junior Odd Fellows 4; Basketball 2; Class Council 3. 4: Home Room Officer 2. 3. 4. NORMA IRENE HURLEY: She is not a fool who knows when to hold her tongue. Commercial. Home Room Officer : Class Council 4: Spirit Committee 4: National Honor Society 4; A'Cappella Choir 3. 4; Choral Clinic 4. JAMES PATRICK MARTINO: None but himself can be his parallel. Preparatory. Language Club 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Class Council 2. 4; Boys' State 3; Hi-Y 4; Home Room Officer 2. 4; Optic Staff 4; Track 2; Basketball 2. RICHARD V. FARNSWORTH: He's a jolly good fellow wherever he goes. Distributive Education. Basketball 2. 3; Football 3; Class President 4. JANET ANDERSON: Why worry? General. JIM BOGGS: A quiet fellow with a merry smile; his friendship is indeed worth while. Technical. Home Room Treasurer 2. RETA I. BAILEY: Always alert for fun and laughter. Distributive Education. CHARLES G. BOLLE: A little of this-a little of that Preparatory. Science Club 3. MARY ANN BARBERIO: Sincere is she. Distributive Education. DAVID BONNETT: Work fascinates me—I can sit and look at it for hours. General. CAROL ANN BARNES: A friendly smile—a helping hand. Preparatory. Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Language Club 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4. Returns the tide, but nevermore returns the traveler to the shore. Thus our Seniors leave these shores, anxious to challenge the vast Sea of Life. The little stream, whose calm waters have led them along the sheltered banks of their school days, now opens into a mighty and ofttimes forbidding river. Yet they do not quake at thought of the long voyage ahead of them, but face the open waters with hope and determination and a keen yearning to discover what lies just over the next horizon. EDWARD BUCKMEYER: It isn't what you do, it's what you're caught doing. General. Home Room Secretary 4. CHARLOTTE BARNEY: Such a girl you seldom meet; good looks and wit make her complete. Commercial. National Honor Society 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Majorette 3; Twirler 4. GENE BURNSIDE: A quiet and pleasant combination. General. JUDY BARTLETT: Life's too short to worry. Commercial. HAROLD CARR: Be yourself. General. BARBARA LYNN BEASI: We talk little if we do not talk of ourselves. Preparatory. National Honor Society 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, State President; Leadership Training Conference 3. II RONALD CLARK: He's one in a million. Technical. Basketball 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JOE BENNETT: You be earnest and I'll be frank. General. Language Club 2, 3; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4. REX CLAYTON: He loveth pleasure. General. Home Room Officer 2, 4; Junior Odd Fellows 4. VIRGINIA BISSETT: Sweet and charming as can be. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3; Future Nurses 4. KENNETH CLUTTER: meddle in no one's business but my own. General. CAROLYN JEAN BURROWS: Not flashy but always glowing. Preparatory. Future Teachers 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Majorette 2; Drum Majorette 3, 4; Camp Horseshoe Leadership Training 3. THOSE SOPHOMORE DAYS THAT FLEW SO FAST WILLARD CRISLIP: Dispatch the soul of business. D.E.; Track 2; Basketball 2; Football 2, 3. KAREN SUE CALLIHAN: Seems quiet and dignified, but ask someone who knows her. General; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Language Club 4. JOHN DEFAZIO: A little learning is a dangerous thing. General; Basketball 2; Baseball 4; Home Room Officer 3. NANCY SUE CAPICOLA: Always a willing worker. Preparatory. National Honor Society 4; Future Teachers 3. LARRY DISHMAN: Let the world slide, I'll not budge an inch. Technical. A'Cappella Choir 3; Football 2. JANET CASTO: A good deed rings clear through heaven like a bell. 12 REBECCA WALLS: Quiet and modest but nicely so. Distributive Education. TRENA CISTARO: Always laughing, always gay, that's Trena in every way. Commercial. Home Room Officer 3; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Language Club 2; Y-Teens 3, 4. RICHARD DRUMMOND: Very gentle and of a good conscience. Technical. Hi-Y 4. KATHLEEN LOUISE CONN: Some say she is bashful, others doubt it. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Language 2, 4. RICHARD EAVENSON: Any job looks easy when somebody else is doing it. Technical. Hall Boy 4. SANDRA KAY COTTRILL: She's ever so sweet and twice as neat. Commercial. Spirit Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; Optic Staff 4. i THE YEAR WE LEFT ASSEMBLIES LAST; RONALD FLOWERS: I am slow of study. General. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Hall Boy 2. ANNIE ROSE CRICKBAUM: Silence is more eloquent than words. General. WARREN FULTZ: A quiet pleasant manner wins many friends. Technical. Language Club 2; Hi-Y 4; Basketball Manager 2; Home Room Officer 3, 4; Football 2. MARY LEE CUTLIP: Her friendship is worth having. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers 3, 4. DONALD KEITH FUNK: What he wants to get most out of school is himself. Preparatory. Hi-Y 4; Junior Odd Fellows 2, 3, 4. SARAH ANN DANIELS: A cheery maiden with a happy smile. D.E. 13 CHARLES RICHARD GILL: A flow of words is no proof of wisdom. Preparatory. Hi-Y 4; Junior Odd Fellows 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Science Club 3; National Merit Semi-Finalist 3. JANET RAE DEFFET: She talks as if it gives her joy. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; A'Cappella Choir 3, 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4; Future Nurses 2; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers 4. THOMAS WAYNE HAMRICK: His friends are many, his foes — are there any? General Course. NORMAN RUSSELL HARDMAN: A quiet and earnest disposition. Technical Course. AS JUNIORS WE WERE GLAD TO SHARE CHRISTOPHER LADD HARKER: A suit of importance and dependability. Preparatory. Class Officer 2; Language Club 2, 3, 4, President 3; Science Club 3; Camp Caesar 2; A'Cappella Choir 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Foreign Exchange Student 3; H-Y 4; Boy of the Month 4; Choral Clinic 4. SUSAN FERNANDEZ: She's happy and gay every step of the way. Commercial. Home Room Officer 4; Spirit Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3. 4. MANUEL HERES: What!! No girls in heaven? Leave me here. General. Band 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4. ALICE FINCHAM: There's something tells me. General. EDWARD HICKMAN: His talents are innumerable. Preparatory. A'Cappella Choir 3, 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4; All State Chorus 4. BARBARA FLANAGAN: There's time enough for that. Commercial. 14 NELLE TINNEY: A mild lassie. Distributive Education. JANET FOWLER: It's nice fo be natural when you're naturally nice. Commercial. Language Club 2; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Office Girl 4; Home Room Officer 4. ROBERT AARON HILL: Don't let him fool you, he isn't as bashful as he looks. Technical. Spirit Committee 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. EVELYN LOIS FOX: Let's all go to the shower room. Commercial. Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Red Cross 2; Spirit Committee 4. JAMES NORMAN KEENER: He hath a heart as sound as a bell. Commercial. BARBARA JO GAINES: As clear as a whistle. Commercial. Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Secretary 4; Spirit Committee 4; Y-Teens 4; Offce Girl 4. WITH SENIORS IN THEIR LAST AFFAIRS; MICHEAL KENNEDY: Merrily, merrily, shall I live now. General. Hi-Y 3, 4, Secretary, Treasurer 4; Home Room Officer 4; Junior Odd Fellows 4. MARY GALLO: The quiet type. General. Y-Teens 3. MICKEY KNOTTS: so desire we may better be strangers. Technical. Home Room Officer 2. IRIS LAWANDA HAMILTON-.Twinkles with that special magic. Preparatory. Spirit Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Optic Staff 4; Office Girl 4; Class Officer 3; Home Room Officer 2, 3, 4; Class Council 2, 3. CARL LANTZ: All's well that ends well. General. NANCY JO HANEY: Keen, klever, klassy. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; 15 DAVID LAWSON: But for my own part, it was all Greek to me. General; Home Room Officer 4; Band 2; Basket ball 4; Junior Odd Fellows 4. JENNIFER LYNN HARRIS: Her voice was ever soft. Preparatory; Y Teens 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4. ROBERT LEE LEESON: The giant loves a dwarf. General; Hi-Y 4; Sergeant of Arms 4; Football 3, 4; All County 3, 4; All State Honorable Mention 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. NANCY HEFLIN: You'll never know. Distributive Education. VICTOR LEON: A quiet lad, but a good one. Technical; Hi-Y 4. SUE HOLTZ: Our life is what our thoughts make it. General. THEN MIGHTY SENIORS WE BECAME FRANKLIN LEWARK: Brevity is the soul of wit. Technical-Red Cross 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Choral Clinic 4. BETTY MARIE HUSK: She is gentle, she is shy, but there's mischief in her eye. Commercial. PAUL McNABB: may be tall, but I'm still reaching for the moon. General; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Basketball 2; Hall Boy 4; Junior Odd Fellows 3, 4. CHARLOTTE JENKINS: I'm not as shy as I look. General; Language Club 2, 3. CLYDE WALLACE McCLOUD: What a struggle life is. General. CAROLYN SUE JERMONT: Well timed silence. General; Future Nurses 3, 4; Language Club 3, 4. 16 BILL PAT MARTIN: Who Cares? Technical. DOROTHY JOHNSON: No matter what others may be, she will always be herself. General. Y-Teens 3, 4; Athletic Association 3. JACK MAXWELL: All the qualifications of a regular fel-low all rolled into one. General. A'Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3, 4; Junior Odd Fellows 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. KAREN SUE JONES: She loves a laddie. Preparatory. Girls' State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; A'Cappella Choir 3, 4, Accompanist 4; Choral Clinic 4; All State Chorus 4; Future Teachers 3, 4; President 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2; Spirit Committee 4, Secretary 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 4. STEPHEN T. MAYES: I'd like to be shy, but the girls won't let me. General. Hi-Y 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, A; Junior Odd Fellows 3, 4. KAY KACINEC: A well-liked girl is always unconscious of her charm. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, A; Language Club 2; Spirit Committee 4. WITH GRADUATION OUR BIG AIM; RICHARD MINIGH: He'll never die of overwork. General. ROBERTA KITTLE: She was ever fair and never proud. Distributive Education. A'Cappella Choir 3; Language Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 3; Class Vice-President 4. JOHN MOORE: A little learning is a dangerous thing. General. Red Cross 2, 3. BARBARA KNIGHT: The only way to have a friend is to be one. Preparatory. Future Nurses 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, A. ARGYL NORMAN: am what I am—no more, no less. General. Red Cross 4; Hall Boy 4. SANDRA KOPP: Laugh and be merry. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3; Office Girl 4; National Honor Society 4; Home Room Officer 2. 17 RICHARD PATTERSON: Don't you teachers know about the Child Labor Laws? General. JUDY KUHAR: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Preparatory. Girls' State 3; A'Cappella 3, 4; Choral Clinic 4; All State Chorus 4; Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Spirit Committee 4; Future Teachers 3, 4, Secretary 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. HERBERT PHILLIPS: Men of few words are the best men. General. BRENDA LAUDERMAN: How far that little candle throws its beam! General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3, 4; A'Cappella Choir 3, 4; Choral Clinic 4; Home Coming Princess 4. JAMES EDWARD PRATT: No pains; no gains. General. SANDRA LEPLEY: Happy and carefree. Distributive Education. Future Nurses 3. THE FRONT STEPS NOW WE PROUDLY WALKED i m HARVEY PRESTON JR.: And certainly he was a good fellow. General. Band 2, 4. VELMA JEAN A LOCKETT: Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. General. RONNIE PRINCE: Having myself a time. Technical. A'Cappella Choir 4; Choral Clinic 4; Home Room Officer 4; Spirit Committee 4; Hi-Y 4; Junior Odd Fellows 3 4. REBECCA LUCENTE: She speaks, acts, and behaves just as she should. Distributive Education. WILLIAM R. RAMSEY: Young gambler—old beggar. Technical. Band 2, 3, 4; Video. SHARON KAY LYNCH: Beauty is power; a smile its sword. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Home Room Officer 2; Homecoming Princess 3; Homecoming Queen 4. 18 GARY REEVES: He ruleth all the rest. Preparatory. National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Optic Staff 3, 4, News Editor, Advertising Manager 4; Boy of the Month 4; Boys' State 3; Know Your Government Day Representative 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class Council 2, 3; Home Room Officer 2; United Nations Delegate 2; Football 2, 3, 4, All County Honorable Mention 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Junior Odd Fellows 2, 3, 4, Chief Ruler 2. SHARON SUE McATEE: Life is short and sweet and so is she. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee; 2, 3, 4; A'Cappella Choir 3; Choral Clinic 3; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4. GEORGE REEVES: The devil can't have all the fun. General. Basketball 2. JUDY McVANEY: Friendly to all who pass her way. General. LEONARD REGER: The world is moving so fast. General. DOLORES JEAN MASEDA: A lovely face, a heart of gold, a brilliant mind all hers, we're told. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4. p V fFPDl AND OF OUR RINGS WE OFTEN TALKED. JOHN DORSEY RHOADS: My thoughts no tongue can tell. General. Football 2. JANET ANN MICHAELS: Laugh and live only as youth can. General. PATRICK ROMANO: would be better if I could, but it's awfully lonesome being good. General. Basketball 2; Hi-Y 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Junior Odd Fellows 3, 4; Home Room Secretary. DETTA MOORE: A lady of few words. Distributive Education. DAVID SANJULIAN: If having fun was a crime, Dave would be serving a life sentence. Technical. Football 2. CAROLYN MOSCHELLA: Efficient in a quiet way. General. 19 RAYMOND SHREVE: Whoop-te-doo! What fun! Distributive Education. DOROTHY MURPHY: To be, not to seem to be. Distributive Education; Language Club 2; A Cappella Choir 3; Class Officer 4. JOHN SIRK: Not lazy—just resting. General; Football 2, 4; Basketball 2; Class Secretary 3; Class Council 3. JEANNINE LOUISE O'NEIL: The gift of gab. Preparatory; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Future Teachers 4. FRED SMITH: Contentment is better than wisdom. Distributive Education. SHARON RUTH PAUGH: The future is purchased by the present. General. BUT THEN THE YEARS WILL DISAPPEAR RAY GRUMPY SMITH: Sometimes the best gain is to lose. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Hi-Y 4; Home Room Officer 3; Junior Odd Fellows 4; Leadership Camp 3. ELIZABETH ARRENA POE: Let me tell the world. Distributive Education. EDWARD MARTIN THOMPSON: An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. Technical; Spirit Committee 4; Red Cross 3, 4. DIANE POWELL: This is idle talk. Preparatory; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4, Treasurer 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Majorette 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Girls' State 3; Homecoming Princess 4; Choral Clinic 4; Future Teachers 4. DAN THOMPSON: An individual in many ways. General; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4; Track 3, 4. ALICE POWLEY DeMASTUS: Journey's end in lovers meeting. Commercial; Future Nurses 4; National Honor Society 4; Y-Teens 4; Home Room Officer 3; Optic Staff 3. 20_______________________________________________________ CHARLES TODD: A quiet boy at times. General. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Red Cross 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA FRANCES PRINCE: Simplicity is her foremost charm. Commercial. RAY WATSON: Easy come—easy go. General. Hall Boy 4. MARY JANE RADER: Gentle and seldom with us. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. DONALD WEBB: may not be handsome, but I declare I have a distinguished look. General. Football 2, 3, 4. DONNA LEE RAMSEY: Gaze into her eyes and you will see an angel; Gaze a little longer and you will see an imp. Preparatory. Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Optic Staff 4. AND IN OUR HEARTS HELD VERY DEAR SHIRLEY DARLENE KERNS: Sincerity is her utmost charm. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Office Girl 4. GLORIA CHARLENE REBROOK: Quiet and reserved is she. Commercial. WESLEY WILLIAMS: Never a worry, never a care, when anything happens, he's always there. General. Football 2, 3, 4; Big Ten 4; Hall Boy 4; Track 3, 4. MARY JANE REBROOK: Always happy, never sad, sometimes naughty, never bad. Commercial. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Optic Staff 4, Feature Editor 4. RICHARD WRIGHT: Happy go lucky. Technical. MARY JANE SAYRE: Happy and carefree. Commercial. Future Nurses 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4. 21 FRED W. WYATT: Let others do the work; I'll do the resting. General. Hall Boy 4. MARY JO SCALISE: This world belongs to the energetic. Commercial. Spirit Committee 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4 MONA SCOTT: Often seen, seldom heard. Commercial. Red Cross 2, 3, 4. ROSALIE SECOND: The cool, crisp look. General. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3; Spirit Committee 4. LINDA SHAFFER: I'll do the difficult now; the impossible will take a little longer. Preparatory. Band 2; Language Club 2, 3, 4; University of Cincinnati Science Institute 3; Librarian 3; Future Nurses 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; National Honor Society 4, Semi-Finalist National 3. MARGARET RUTH SHINN: The wearer of a smile that spells friendship. General. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3, President 4; Y-Teens 2; Office Girl 4. ARE MEMORIES OF VICTORY HIGH - VIRGINIA SHULTZ: Silence and sunshine blend. Distributive Education. WAVERLY SLOU SNIDER: Happy as a mosquito who just passed her screen test. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Band 2, 3, 4, President 4; National Honor Society 4; Pep Band 3, 4. CAROL STARETT: Her classes are often disturbed by loud talking. Preparatory. Girls' Athletic Association 3; Pep Band 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. ELLOUISE STRADER: A quiet and pleasant combination. Commercial; Y-Teens 3, 4. KAREN ANN SUMMERS: Some stars just twinkle, others shine. Preparatory. Language Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Future Teachers 4; Librarian 4. JEAN SWIGER: As merry as the day is long. General Y-Teens 2. 22 REBECCA SUE SWIGER: Mystery lies in this girl's eyes. Distributive Education. TWYLA SWIGER: Let us do or die. Future Nurses 4; Language Club 3, 4; Librarian 4. BETTY ANN TALKINGTON: Little things get around. General. CATHERINE MARIE TENDA: She has a gentle smile and a kindly word to say. General. CAROLYN THORNE: Keep smiling, it makes everyone wonder what you've been up to. Commercial. A'Cappella Choir 3, 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4; Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4. BECKY TENNEY: And what they dare dream of, she dares to do. General. Y-Teens 2; Librarian 3. THESE MOMENTS WE’LL REMEMBER. MARGARET UTTER: There is no severity like gentleness. Preparatory. Band 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Language Club 3, 4; Future Nurses 3, 4. LINDA VALENTINE: Friendship is the gift of gods. Commercial. National Honor Society 4; Future Nurses 4; Y-Teens 2, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Band 2, 3, 4. LINDA LOU VANSCOY: To say little and perform much is the character of true greatness. Technical. National Honor Society 4; Future Nurses 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; Optic Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4, Co-Editor 4. JOYCE CAROL WANSTREET: Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him. Preparatory. Spirit Committee 2, 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 3, 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Optic Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 4, Advertising Manager 4; Leadership Training Camp 2. VALERIE WILSON: To live is not to live for one's self alone; let us help one another. Technical. Language Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; Optic Staff 4, Business Manager 4, Typist 4. ELLEN JANE WILT: A heart of gold and a happy smile makes this lass worthwhile. Preparatory. National Honor Society 4; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4; Spirit Committee 3, 4; Girls' Athletic Association 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Optic Staff 4; Librarian 3. SHIRLEY ALICE WESTFALL: Her kindness of heart is equaled only by the red of her hair. Distributive Education. PATTY WHALEY: Quiet as a cyclone. Distributive Education. JUANITA CAROL WHISTLER: A smile all her own. Distributive Education. ALMA MATER Hail, Alma Mater Hail, hail to thee Dear in our memories You'll always be Within Victory's portals Friendships so loyal, so true Hail dear old Victory, hail, hail to you. All through the years Your name will be Symbol of honor and loyalty Deep our devotion to friends So faithful, so true Dear Victory High School; hail, hail to you. 24 In the autumn of 1957, we, the members of the class of '60, cautiously and guardedly entered the side door of this Citadel of Learning, commonly known as Victory High School. Very bewildered, we made our way to the balcony of the auditorium where we listened to Mr. Powell's encouraging welcome and initial instructions. With the help of our understanding class advisors. Miss Davis, Mrs. Embry, Miss Gray, Mr. Hess, Miss Upton, and Mrs. Wood, we were soon right at home, even managing to survive learning the Creed and repeating it as a group in assembly—one of the many treats reserved for sophomores. At the sophomore get-acquainted party, another group of Victory High School students was born from five different junior highs. The sophomore talent show, emceed by Chris Harker, was a real smash and revealed the many talents our class possessed. We elected Chris Harker, Mary Ann Dorsey, Diane Powell, and Paul Bastin to lead us through that tough but exciting first year. They were backed by the Sophomore Council, Iris Hamilton, Judie Lamm, Sharon Sprouse, Marlin Ashcraft, Jim Martino, and Gary Reeves. The vivacious Mary Ann Dorsey and peppy Sharon Sprouse were selected as reserve cheerleaders. After the holidays and exams were past, our next class project was launched—the annual Magazine Campaign. Although we did not set a new class record for high sales, we made a heroic effort, selling $2,554 worth of subscriptions in two weeks. The prizes for high salesmen were awarded to Linda San Julian, Brenda Lauderman, Gary Reeves, and Norma Hurley, while Mrs. Embry's girls copped group honors as high home room. Some special awards were made; Otto, the stuffed dog, went home with Karen Jones, and Iris Hamilton claimed the new Smith-Corona portable typewriter. Congratulations went to Larry Baston, who made the All-County basketball team. Our dramatic and musical talents were demonstrated again in the Easter assembly program. The fashion show, egg hunt, and choir music symbolized all facets of this holiday. As our first year ended, we were a little bit wiser and more sophisticated as we looked forward to our junior year. During the summer months Gary Reeves represented us on the United Nations Pilgrimage; Chris Harker attended Camp Caesar under the sponsorship of the Garden Club, and Joyce Wan-street went to Leadership Camp at Camp Horseshoe. Jeannie O'Neil, Delores Maseda, and Barbara Beasi cashed in on all the fun of Y-Teen Camp, while Steve Mayes, Jack Maxwell, and Raymond Smith trudged up Canadian mountians and paddled up river with other Boy Scouts. Entering the hallowed portals again, this tin e as juniors, we were now able to sit downstairs in assembly, but still privileged only to use the side doors. Candidates receiving the highest votes for class officers were Paul Bastin, Gary Reeves, John Sirk, and Iris Hamilton. They worked with the rest of the Junior Council—Raymond Smith, Happy Heater, Marlin Ashcraft, Sharon Sprouse, Mary Ann Dorsey, and Judie Lamm in planning the activities of a busy year. In the court of Queen Janie Robie at the Victory Homecoming, was the attractive junior princess, Sharon Lynch. The Thanksgiving play, Just What the Doctor Ordered, gave some of us a chance to ham it up. Portraying the characters were Chris Harker, Joyce Wanstreet, James Martino, Sharon Me-Atee, John Sirk, and Diane Powell. We were extremely proud of our junior member of the All Country and Big Ten footbalt teams—Wesly Williams. Christmas was drawing near end the time rolled around for the selling of Christmas cards. We sold 938 boxes making a profit of $435.24. There were four five dollar prizes which were won by Rebecca Swiger, Ed Buckmeyer, Carolyn Thorne, and Karen Summers. f 1 I m - We selected Today we follow; tomorrow we lead as class motto, the gladiola as class flower, and scarlet and white as our colors. Delegates to Know Your State Government Day in Charleston were two outstanding junior citizens, Mary Ann Dorsey and Gary Reeves. Larry Batson, Victory's top-notch junior eager made the first string on both Big-Ten and All County teams. In May nine members of the class were rewarded for their outstanding qualities of leadership, scholarship, and character, and service when they were tapped as members of the National Honor Society. Those honored were Barbara Beasi, Mary Ann Dorsey, Chris Harker, Karen Jones, Judy Kuhar, James Martino, Dolores Maseda, Gary Reeves, and Valerie Wilson. Next we placed our orders for those glittering golden emblems of seniors—our class rings. Entertaining the seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Prom climaxed a year of hard work and lots of fun. This gala event was planned around the theme Stairway to the Stars. The beautifully clad girls and handsomely dressed fellows danced to the music of Heinie Hamel. Then came Class Day, when we filed from our junior seats to those just vacated by the seniors. After the presentations of the Key and the Mantle, we proudly marched for the first time down the coveted senior steps, beneath the traditional senior arch. That summer was a busy one for many of our number. Chris Harker, chosen earlier in the year, was privileged to go as an exchange student to Germany under the auspices of the American Field Service. Gary Reeves, James Martino, and Paul Bastin attended Boys' State, while Diane Powell, Judy Kuhar, and Karen Jones enjoyed the activities of Girls' State. Busily working in the various departments of the Veterans' Hospital as Y-Teen volun- JML' t Casto, Jud’e Lamm, Trena Cistaro, gnjoyed the many sights s Pilgrimage for Youth, ip training were Mary Burrows,' and Raymond Smith. A unique and Kenny Wilson, the University of gy institute at nt, Barbara Beasi, exchanged lores and Joyce War.stn of Ne.v ork City Attend rtg Camp H Anr Jorsey, Caro opportunity was that en They attended the $um Cincinnati. State Y-Tee ideas with other outstanding Y-Teens at Thiel College, Pennsylvania. Then, at long last, in the fall of 1959 we were seniors. Now we were very sophisticated—too much so, some said. Chosen to lead the mighty class of '60 was capable Paul Bastin, aided by Mary Ann Dorsey, Linda San Julian, and Happy Heater. The class council, composed of Norma Hurley, Judie Lamm, Sharon Sprouse, Marlin Ashcraft, Richard Farnsworth, Jim Martino, and Kenny Wilson was always on the ball to boost our officers and class advisor. Miss Upton. After October 8, all who saw us knew for certain that we were Victory seniors, for we now wore the proud emblem of our class and school—senior rings. Linda VanScoy and Joyce Wanstreet were selected as coeditors of the Optic paper and yearbook. Among the many interesting and varied assembly programs of the year was the one presented by Chris Harker. Chris relived for the students and teachers his months in Germany. Attractive Sharon Lynch was chosen by our class to reign over the homecoming festivities of October 16 afed 18. Attending Sharon as senior princesses were Brenda LauJerman and Diane Powell. Next on the senior program was a trip to Buffington Studio for the taking of our senior pictures. Directed by Mrs. Clevenger, the various student committees did an excellent job of planning and decoration for the senior Christmas Party, which was based on the theme, Frost and Fantasy. Muggsy's Merry Christmas, a play presented by a senior cast and directed by Mrs. Embry, highlighted the Christmas assembly. Taking the leading roles were Jim Martino and Kenny Wilson, with Jack Maxwell, Barbara Bennett, Jeannie O'Neil, and Happy Heater in supporting roles. We realized that graduation was actually approaching when Miss Upton summoned each of us to Room 207 for cap and gown measurements. Fifteen members of the class were inducted into the National Honor Society in an impressive candelight ceremony on January 8. Joining the charter members for the remainder of the year were Charlotte Barney, Nancy Capicola, Alice Powley Demastus, 2y, Na ■on Ls Norma Hurley, Sharon Lynch, Diane Powell, Linda SanJulian, Linda Shaffer, Waverly Snider, Karen Sum mers, Linda Valentine, Linda VanScoy, Kenn Wilson, and Ellen Jane Wilt. Two members of the 1959 Victory Eagle football squad, Wesley Williams, and Butch Leeson took top honors in Big Ten and Harrison County teams. During Youth Week activities in late January, many seniors participated in Youth Management and Youth Government Days. The class ratings were posted in early February. Heading the list were Valerie Wilson, Judy Kuhar, Karen Jones, Alice Powley Demastus, and Linda Shaffer. Many honors were received by outstanding seniors throughout the year. The senior advisors chose Mary Ann Dorsey as Girl of the Month, for her many fine qualities. Much hard work and .diligent stu dy paid off for Linaa � naner and Charles Gill when they became Semi-Finalisfs and later Finalists in the tydtional Mer j Scholarship Each month a Club as Boy of fK Wilson, Chris Har Linda Shaffer by taking the Bet senior boy was honored by fbe Kiwanls ionIfi. They w e Raymond Smitt|, Kenny Gary Reeyes,iPaul-Bastin.and Hugh Heater, el title of Future Homemaker of the year er exam. SLL3 Wf A i Karen Jones was chosen by the Harrison County Future Teachers of America as Future Teacher for the month of February. May was the busiest and best month of the entire year. Classes were squeezed in between all our many senior activities. Our dramatic talents were exhibited again as, under the able direction of Mrs. Morgan, another entertaining senior play was presented. On May 16 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel, we gathered for the senior banquet. The program included the presentation of honors to noteworthy seniors as well as a very inspiring address. The climax of the year's social events was a gay and carefree evening at the Waldo Hotel. Here we danced the night away as the guests of the juniors at the Junior-Senior Prom. Class Day was met with mingled emotions. We now knew that high school days were coming to a close as the key and mantle were presented td th py dffTowards were recerficT Aid vaLou - p speeches were gijtgn,-' Thj t raditional arch was ferifeX, Incr wl _ realized that an Aer closes reac pjefldur pl jJ T” 22, a very challenging message -Burns of r Uf Methodist cp-at Commencement on I K. Duane Wuriev of S eja College At Baccalaureat given the class bfcjpr. Finally the big became Victory delivered the C As we look b K.. Duanej4fujfey| i r« m« ■ IAa three years at Victory, m come to our minds. Times of joy and sorrow, friends and teachers, all the other things that made Victory wonderful to us, cannot be recalled on these pages. But may this histpry serve as a reminder of the things we have learned and experienced at Victory High School. Dolores Maseda Linda Shaffer Valerie Wilson 27 will Eugene Williams Robert Wetzel Robin Toothman Robert Fittro Bill Allawat Sue Barker Crandall Ash Sandra Bork Raymond Ash Barbara Brewer Bill Baker Rose Bright Paul Barron Sue Caputo Bill Bates THE JUNIORS WERE MUCH BRAVER NOW, BUT Connie Casto William Bee Karon Clonch Harley Bissett Marilyn Crawford Charles Blake Lorraine Davis Paul Brady Sandra Davis David Bryan Donna Davisson James Bunnell Janet Delaney Paul Burrows Rebecca Donohue 'j- I' 30 John Conch Lucinda Dussart Ronnie Cross Lois Edgell Bill Devericks Karol Elliott Wayne Fernandez Joy Fincham Columbus Gainer Kay Findley Tommy Gaines Linda Fowler Joe Gerasco Margaret Frame Kenny Gianettino U. S. HISTORY AND CHEMISTRY MEANT MIDNIGHT OIL. Sharon Frum Sam Gianettino Mary Gerrard Larry Gillespie Peggy Goldsmith Gary Gonzalez Sheila Guinn Larry Grey Roylene Haggerty Jim Greynolds Sheila Hammond Gary Hammond June Haney Robert Harris Judy Hannah James Hill Toni Jo Herbert Ronnie Hollar Wanita Harper Norman Karis Marion Harvey Robert Kile Martha Hawkinberry Ronnie Kimble Florinda Heres Walter Knight Grace Hickman Mike Lawrence Carolyn Hines Parke Leggett AMBITION BROUGHT THEM SUCCESSFUL PLAY, CARD SALES Carolyn Huffman Pat Lemasters Brenda Hughes Frank Leone Charlene Hummel Truman Lipscomb Judy Hurley Frank Liptak Linda Hurley Larry McCracken Judy Ice Dominick Marano Patty Joyce Lewis Marino Gloria LaBenne 32 John Marra Connie Lachapelle Angel Medina Ruby McDaniels David Mihaliak Bonnie McVaney Sonny Moore Judy Marks Mykel Moore Susan Marston Paul Morris Donna Martin Perry Nay April Mayle Jim Nicholson THEY LABORED OVER PROM ... A JOB WELL DONE Carolyn Mayle Don Patterson Aundria Menendez Eugene Perine Ann Moats Neil Pernell Peggy Moffett Ray Poling Nancy Moran Eddie Pouch Carolyn Myers John Pulice Janice Nay Ed Radcliff Cheryl Newbrough 33 Ronnie Robey Marlene Newbrough James Secreto Sue Ogden John Shinn Susie Perri Douglas Smith Diana Pierce Ernest Smith Mary Kay Pitts Billy Snyder Martha Pratt Bill Spino Carole Pulliam Edward Thornhill AND LEADERS NOW READY TO PUT GROWING FEET Vicki Rebrook Roger Strother Linda Reynolds James Toothman Carrol Rhoades Richard Warner Loretta Riley Gary Weber Shirley Rome Dick Wickenhofer Kay Sands John Wilcox Barbara Secreto Kenneth Wilhelm Havonda Shaver 34 Mark Williams Sharron Shingleton Richard Williams Sharon Shipley Dan Winans Nancy Shreve David Wolfe Kay Singleton Roger Wright Beverly Sinnett Bill Wycoff Vera Stevens Connie Strother Mary Jane Strother Karen Swiger IN SENIORS’ SHOES FOR LAST STEP. Helen Thorp Mollie Trimble Winona Valentine Patty Vargo Sara Ventura Nelly Vilain Peggy Whistler Mary Ann Yambrick Gary Dodd Pete Kulick Eugenia Davis Roy Armstead Brenda Hughes Sue Jones Patricia Joyce 35 Linda Allawaf Larry Allison Brenda Ammons Larry Bailey Sharon Ash Larwerence Barker Carol Ashcraft James Barna Norma Ashcraft Ed Barnett Trena Barberio Robert Bee Karen Barker Dennis Beezel Carol Barnes Charles Bias Sharon Bartlett Bill Bishop THE SOPHS MET THEIR NEW BURDENS INNOCENTLY Janice Beezel Ray Bond Sandra Bennett Danny Bonnett Sharon Bissett Richard Brady Christine Blake Charles Burnside Susan Bow Bob Butcher Karen Boyce Gail Cain Susan Boyles Joe Cash Evelyn Brown Wendell Chipps Wilma Capicola Dan Cleavenger Carolyn Caputo Dan Clonch Connie Carpenter Cliff Cochran Nora Casto James Cochran 38 Charlotte Caussin Kenny D'Anselmi Beverly Chrisman Rick Davis Brenda Conner Ricky O. Davis i ' Clara Crawford Robert Davis Jane Cutright Howard Dodd Beverly Davis Cecil Douglass Carolyn Davis Robert Drummond Connie Davis Lorin Elder Doris Davis Jerry Fernandez MEMORIZED CREED, DILIGENTLY WORKED ON MAGAZINE SALE Nancy Davis. Delmes Flint Janet Dennison Eugene Fortney Dorthy Drummond Richard Gallo Shirley Eakle Keith George Carole Eakles Bill Gillespie Linda Elliott Jim Goodwin Sandra Ervin Michael Goodwin Barbara Ferrando Steve Hammond Juanita Finley Tim Harker Karen Finley Willard Hawkinberry Janice Fortney Bill Hickman Sally Fowler Douglas Hurst 39 Lorraine Fury Richard Jenkins Delores Gabriel Bill Joyce Judith Gaines Steve Karstetter Sarah Gallo Danny Knight Oretta Gaston Gary Knight Virginia George Wilbur Knight Linda Gerasco Ronnie Koontz Sharron Goolie Nick Liptak Sharron Hawk Michael Lockard THEY SKIPPED TO GYM CLASSES, THOSE MEETINGS Carla Hefner James Losh Beverly Hickman David McCauley Inez Holder Jack McClung Elma Holliday Bob McDaniels Carla Houston Neil McDaniel Karen Jarvis Mike McLean Barbara Keener Gary McWhorter Nancy Lamm Fred Martin Linda Langford Roger Maxwell Maureen McCray Ronnie Maxwell Elberta Markley Ralph Mayer Elizabeth Marshall Tim Morton 40 Janet Minigh Lyle Newman Dorothy Moore Carl Nichols Judy Nickolson Robert Paugh Gladys Pitts Daniel Phares Hazel Plaugher Randal Pierce Sheila Quickie Bill Pulice Rita Rhoads Kenneth Queen Sheila Richards Dewayne Rhoades Francis Riley Danny Robey AND TRUDGED DEJECTEDLY TO ENGLISH, BIOLOGY TESTS Carole Roy John Rock Mary Ellen Schmitz Roy Rogers Betty Shinn Jeff Sandy Karen Shipplett Kenneth Scott Kay Sines Larry See Linda Singleton Paul Seftick Carla Sisler Everett Shiffra Nellie Sites Dorsey Shreve Ann Smith Jim Singleton Mary Stutler Bill Smith Catherine Swiger James Smith Mabel Swiger Rando Strother 41 Sandra Swiger James Talerico Jackie Taylor Larry Verbick Judy Thrasher Gary Walls Diane Toothman Gary Watson Judy Trusler Roger Waybright Sharon VanScoy Richard Williams Mariam Ventura Clem Wilson Barbara Walker James Winning Linda Walls Barbara Ward Jeanne Marie Watkins Lou Watson Sue Westfall Nora Lou Williams Linda Wilson COUNSELORS, FRIENDLY STUDENTS MAKE UP SOPH CLASS Pictured here are class president FRED MARTIN, secretary LINDA GERASCO, sponsor RUTH PYLE, treasurer TIM HARICER and vice-president RICK DAVIS. Through their well-made plans the class had a most successful magazine campaign. THE SOPHOMORE COUNSELORS, always friends of the students, have helped them solve many of the new problems taken on when coming to a new and strange school. The sophs appreciate this and say Thanks to Mrs. Pyle, Mrs. Paine, Mrs. Heckert, Mr. Mit-tong, Mrs. Smallwood, and Mrs. McIntyre. 42 1960 SENIOR CLASS HONORS 1960, a year of accomplishments and victories has come to a successful end. The valedictorian, Valerie Wilson, has played a major role in making this year a memorable one. She ranked as number one student in her class with an outstanding scholastic rating of 4.909. Valerie was an active member in Honor Society, numerous clubs and class activities during her three years. She devotedly served as a library assistant and was a most responsible staff member in composing and editing of the 1959-60 yearbook. She plans to study elementary teaching in the fall. SALUTATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN LINDA SHAFFER enter. In February two seniors, Linda Shaffer and Charles Gill, were named finalists in the 1959-60 competition of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program and have been awarded Certificates of Merit, which attest to their high academic promise. Over 550,000 students were tested in the 1959-60 National Merit Scholarship competition which began last April. The test results have pared the competitors down to 10,000 finalists from which the Merit Scholars will be selected and announced this spring. Victory is extremely proud of Linda and Charles, and we hope that they will be among those selected to share in the scholarship funds offered by the corporation. TJt — VALERIE WILSON JUDY KUHAR CHARLES GILL 44 Judy Kuhar won the honor of salutatorian in placing second among 173 Seniors making up the Class of '60. She averaged an excellent rating of 4.879. She, too, was an all around student in every respect. Judy represented Victory at Rhododendron Girls' State. Active in four clubs. Honor Society and the A Cappella choir she is undecided in what field of endeavor she will organizations The NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY was organized to increase interest in studies and to promote citizenship. Its honorary members, Gary Reeves, Chris Harker, Mary Ann Dorsey, Karen Jones, Valerie Wilson, Judy Kuhar, Barbara Beasi, Dolores Maseda, and Jim Martino, are ’ recognized for qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service to the school. New members, Charlotte Barney Nancy Capicola, Norma Hurley, Alice Demastus, Linda Valentine, Kenny Wilson, Linda Shaffer, Diane Powell, Linda San Julian, Ellen Jane Wilt, Karen Summers, Sandra Kopp, Linda Van Scoy, Sharon Lynch, and Waverly Snider, were inducted January 8 and joined with the old members in making our school even better by helping set the example of leadership and cooperation. In the spring the junior members were tapped and formally initiated into the Society, at a banquet. Heading the Society for the year were President, Gary Reeves; Vice-President, Chris Harker; Secretary, Mary Ann Dorsey; and Treasurer, Karen Jones. Activities for the year included: selling mums at the homecoming game to aid the treasury, publishing the basketball programs, and awarding a scholarship to a member who shall attend college next fall. This group of nine students are the honorary members of the '59-'60 Victory High Honor Society. They were tapped last spring on their high qualities in leadership, character, and service. Reading from left to right are: SEATED, Mary Ann Dorsey, Gary Reeves, Chris Harker, and Karen Jones. STANDING: Sponsor, Kenneth Mittong, Dolores Maseda, Judy Kuhar, Jim Martino, Valerie Wilson, and Barbara Beasi. FUTURE TEACHERS The FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA was organized at Victory in 1939. The club is composed of students selected from the junior and senior classes of the high school. This membership is open to all who are interested in teaching as a profession. Judy Kuhar, club secretary, was the club's delegate to the State annual convention at Jackson's Mill in October. The club members served as ushers at the State W.V.E.A. meeting. Selling candy aided the club's treasury. Waverly Snider and Karen Jones served as officers in the County organization. Mrs. Wilson served as sponsor. RED CROSS The AMERICAN JUNIOR RED CROSS, sponsored by Miss Antoinette Ernst, is a junior council member of the National Red Cross. The council has completed many worthwhile projects to help students understand the Red Cross way of believing in service to others, community, and school. The members sold stationery as their money making project. A correspondence album was prepared and sent to a foreign country. Members attended all county Red Cross monthly meetings at the local branch. The home rooms made donations which were sent to the National fund. The officers for the year were: President, Margaret Shinn; Vice-President, Eddie Pouch; Secretary, Judy Kuhar. FUTURE NURSES Advised by Mrs. Ethel Paine, the FUTURE NURSES organization is made up of girls who are interested in nursing as a career. For their activities they have furnished baskets of food for indigent families of the area, and soap, washcloths, and used clothing for the K.S.P. Home. Mrs. Paul Gordon, medical auxiliary sponsor of the group, furnished the girls with refreshments for their annual Christmas party. Several of the girls, called pinkies, did voluntary work at the St. Mary's Hospital. The officers for the year have been: President, Janet Casto; Vice-President, Trena Cistaro; Secretary, Sara Ventura; Treasurer, Carolyn Huffman. 47 CHEERLEADERS Each vibrant with school spirit the sparkling five yell leaders led Victory High School in pep. Congregated in the gym with Bear they dreamed up new yells, and Thuse Meeting skits. Co-Head cheerleaders for the year were Mary Ann Dorsey and Sharon Sprouse. Veronica Staknsky, Kay Sands and Sharron Frum aided the two senior leaders. The insert shows the girls having a visit with the R. W. cheerleaders during that football game in the fall. SPIRIT COMMITTEE G.A.A. The very active GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION was led this year by Sharon Sprouse, President; Jeannie O'Neil, Vice-President; Barbara Jo Gaines, Secretary; Diane Powell, Treasurer; Susan Fernandez, Point Chairman. From washing to tumbling, never let it be said girls of Victory aren't versatile. Not content with the Homemaking duties of yesteryear's American woman, these muscled members of the G.A.A. carefreely invaded the world of sports. The lasses fought it out in everything from swimming to bowling. Not to be outdone by the varsity men, the G.A.A. awards letters to all achieving a certain number of points. The valuable points are picked up each time a girl enters one of the many organized events. Activities included a picnic to initiate the new junior members, a dance, swimming and bowling parties, and the girls competed in the County High School field day. Victory's SPIRIT COMMITTEE contributes in great part to the school spirit. Its goal is to create enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and pep. This lively group is sponsored by Mrs. Clevenger and Mrs. Morgan. Activities during the year included the selling of gulettes, license plates, football programs, and streamers. The members chartered buses to football and basketball games. And to everyone's delight new uniforms for the cheerleaders were purchased. Co-Head cheerleaders, Mary Ann Dorsey and Sharon Sprouse, presided over this group with the assistance of Gary Reeves, Karen Jones, and Kenny Wilson. Y-TEENS JUNIOR-SENIOR Y-TEENS ADVISOR IN CLASS Last June, Barbara Beasi and Dolores Maseda attended Camp Caesar for the Summer Y-Teen Conference. The active group is headed by: President, Dolores Maseda, who also served as secretary for the County Y-Teens,- Vice-President, Diane Powell; Secretary, Jeannie O'Neil; and Treasurer, Nellie Villain. SOPHOMORE Y-TEENS Y-TEENS at Victory High School has a membership of ninety-nine girls. The objectives of this Christian organization are leadership, responsibility, guidance to others, and spiritual growth. These active' girls started the year in October when their formal initiation was held for new members. Activities for the year included both hard work and fun. The dressing of fifty dolls for needy children at Christmas time won recognition. During the holidays, several members volunteered their services at the Veterans' Hospital. This is also carried on by the girls during the summer months. January found the club selling blue crutches for the National Polio drive. A very colorful Spring Frolic was held in April. Spring Flowers was the theme for the decorations. The club sponsored Barbara Beasi to the Tri-State Conference held at'Thiel College in Greensville, Pennsylvania. State Y-Teen Conference at Jackson Mill found Barbara Beasi, Dolores Majeda, Janet Casto, Karen Jarvis, Joy Lee Fincham, Connie Casto, and Linda Walls representing V.H.S. CHOIR Throughout 1959-60 thirty-one voices filled the air with song. The A Cappella Choir brought us many golden moments as they sang both classical and modern numbers under the leadership of Miss Davisson, their director. At Christmas time, the choir helped to put the entire school into a lighthearted mood, making the halls ring with familiar carols of the season. In the fall and spring selected members participated in the County and State Clinics. Other than local business and professional club appearances, the choir sang over WBOY TV. Officers for the year were Ken Wilson, Jack Maxwell, Judie Lamm, Eddie Hickman and Karen Jones. LANGUAGE CLUB Composing Victory's LANGUAGE CLUB are sophomore, junior, and senior language students who maintained a B average in either French or Latin studies. The students met every two weeks for business and to stimulate interest in the life and times of the French and ancient Romans. Planned projects for the year were: a trip to Pittsburgh, a carnival, the showing of four foreign films, and the serving of a French banquet. Officers for the year were: President, Norman Karis; Secretary, Sara Ventura; Treasurer, Linda Hurley. Mrs. Wanda Martin sponsored the club. OFFICE GIRLS Speaking of extracurricular activities around Victory High are the duties carried on by the Hall Boys and Office Girls. Shown here are the devoted workers who serve Mrs. Browne and Mr. Powell from the moment school opens until closing time. Sharron Spouse, Barbara Jo Gaines, Linda SanJulian, Janet Fowler, Mary Jane Strother, Peggy Shinn, Sandra Kopp, Shirley Kerns, and Iris Hamilton took their turns in the office under the supervision of Mrs. Browne. Tasks included dictation and typing for Mr. Powell, distributing mail and morning announcements, answering the phone and checking on students' absences. HALL BOYS Walter Knight, Fred Wyatt, Bill Spino, Paul McNabb, Pete Eavenson, Wes Williams, Ray Watson, Ronnie Robey, and Argyle Norman were appointed as hall boys during this school year. These workers were kept busy running errands, switching hall lights during class changes, checking lockers, delivering packages, and greeting school patrons and visitors. 50 Aside from its many social activities, the Hl-Y influences the budding of Christian character. Each member of the Hi-Y should create, maintain, and extend throughout the home and community high standards of Christian character. This year the group has had several outings, formal initiation, clean speed campaign, selling of doughnuts, and forming a basketball squad. Heading these activities were the officers: Gary Reeves, Sonny Bastin, Mike Kennedy, Raymond Smith, and Hugh Heater. Shown here are the junior and senior members of the '59-'60 Hi-Y organization. Mr. Mearns ably assisted the Reverend J. H. Shadburn in guiding these boys through another successful year. Individually shown are the senior members. Left to right, FIRST ROW: Hugh Heater, Mike Kennedy, Grumpy Smith, Sonny Bastin, Gary Reeves, Butch Leeson, Jim Martino. SECOND ROW: Pat Romano, Eddie Pouch, Ronnie Prince, Ken Gianettino, Bob Fittro, Bob Wetzel. THIRD ROW: John Sirk, Chris Harker, Larry Gray, Charles Gill, Don Funk, Warren Fultz, Roy Armstead. FOURTH ROW:Mark Williams, Bob Hill, Marlin Ashcraft, Ken Wilson, Eugene Williams, Bob Harris, and Mr. Mearns. 51 ’59 OPTIC Paper—Co-Editors, Sponsor—Yearbook Linda Joyce A room filled with coke bottles . . . and pictures . . . paper stacked tables . . . work . . . sleepless nights . . . frantic days . . . hamburgers at midnight . . . pencil smudged faces . . . the friendly cooperation of the janitors . . . the chaos at deadline time . . . mountains of layout sheets . . . more work ... an intense love for an annual ... all this is between the covers of your 60 OPTIC. Cherish it always . . . for we shall. Last Minute Details on Optic. Are you sure, Linda? The publication of the paper and yearbook found co-editors Joyce Wan-street and Linda VanScoy hard at work all year at anytime in Mrs. Small's room and the conference room. They were busily supervising an article, unfinished copy, aiding the photographer, counting sales, copy reading, etc. Many times they asked themselves, Why did we ever get into this mess? But they feel as does their staff: Valerie Wilson, Donna Ramsey, Sandra Cottrill, Ellen Jane Wilt, Happy Heater, Gary Reeves, Jim Martino, Mary Jane Rebrook, and Iris Hamilton, that the '60 OPTIC is the best ever. It was worth the toil, times, and criticisms to produce this annual—'60 OPTIC—the pride and problem of this staff. All had but one goal in mind: May this OPTIC remind you of the good times you've had at Victory High and also of the high ideals the School has striven to implant in you. Certainly we're Proud! STAFF ’60 Jimmy Donna Mary Jane The Nerve, Student of the Issue, Who's Who, are among the many articles that are faithfully read by the students when they receive a copy of the OPTIC newspaper. Much work and preparation go into the seven issues as well as the yearbook. Each spring juniors and seniors sign up for Journ class. Mrs. Smallwood and her students are heard in more ways than one from room 304-clicking of typewriter, snipping of scissors and ruler, Why isn't the copy ready for deadline? Buy your yearbook early, Watch the birdie, flying trips to the Post Office, and finally things settled down. After such a storm of activity they breathe a sigh of relief and anxiously await the new copy and issues. The Juniors who aided Joyce and Linda in their publications were: Connie Casto, Joy Lee Fincham, Sheila Hammond, Eugene Williams, Susan Marston, Eddie Pouch, Norman Karris, and Richard Warner. A person behind the yearbook who, along with the staff, fussed, fumed A mad moment. A happy moment in 304. and frantically worked to bring you an unforgettable book was Milton Milt Furner. He so willingly gave many hours to us in taking pictures, developing film and—we'll never be able to thank him enough for his generosity in helping us carry out the TV motif in composing the Senior favorites. •Too, we wish to give our heartiest thanks to Eddie Hickman, who helped us with the art work in the Optic. Valerie Caught in the act.' Gary Milton Ellen Jane After finishing their major projects, twelve band students relaxed a little playing at basketball games. Spectators and Spirit Committee couldn't have done without the band's lively marches and pep tunes to brighten spirits before the beginning jump ball. Mr. Boyles and his crew worked out routines with the majorettes who performed at half-time during games. The Pep band has truly become a colorful addition to the basketball games. The VICTORY HIGH BAND, under the direction of Mr. Boyles, won praise and was noted for its originality in performances wherever it went. During football season the members practiced formations, music, and routines which won compliments. A special bus trip to the Weirton-Victory football game was a memorable occasion. A pep band was formed to play and help boost the Eagle Cagers on to their home victories. Spring found this group busily entertaining in a concert, state festival, and participation in the United Mine Workers Convention parade. An awards banquet was held in May to climax this most eventful year. Carolyn Burrows led this colorful group with assistance from her twirler majorettes: Charlotte Barney, Margaret Utter, Jeannie O'Neil, Diane Powell, Joyce Wanstreet, and Donna Martin. Serving as officers for 1959-60 were Waverly Snider, Linda Valentine, and Carol Starrett. MAJORETTES OF ’59-’60 BAND Victory's Majorettes,, who have high-stepped in the many band parades and activities, with Head Majorette Carolyn Burrows are Jeannie O'Neil, Diane Powell, Charlotte Barney, Margaret Utter, and Joyce Wanstreet. CHARLOTTE BARNEY JEANNIE O'NEIL 55 DIANE POWELL MARGARET UTTER JOYCE WANSTREET JUNIOR ODD FELLOWS OF LODGE 8 With seventy members on the roll, thirty of whom are students at Victory High School, Summit Junior Odd Fellows Lodge 8 at Wolf Summit has been instrumental in promoting many youth activities to elevate the character and moral standing of youth in the school and community. Of particular interest, the lodge has held record hops following Friday night basketball games for supervised after game activity; a dress up campaign for the members in school on a specific day; printed basketball and football schedules; and assisted in purchasing gifts for the children's ward at Hopemont Sanitarium. Four of the members were elected to the four top state offices of the organization this year. Terry Morrow, Grand Ruler; Gary Reeves, Deputy Grand Ruler; Jim Smyth, Grand Recorder; and Jim Gill, Grand Treasurer. Throughout Ihe years the lodge has done much to promote Victory High School students to maintain fidelity, honor, and loyalty, and unites youth for the common good of all. Guiding this active youth group at present is Eugene Williams, Chief Ruler, aided by Robert Fittro, Bill Wycoff, Hugh Heater, Jr., and Neil McDaniel. Since 1956 the Senior Odd Fellows of Wolf Summit have sponsored a Victory student to the annual United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. Richard Warner, a junior, attended in 1959. Pictured here are the sophomores, juniors, and seniors who participate in this progressive organization. Left to right: FIRST ROW: Rex Clayton, Pat Romano, Rick Davis, Eugene Williams, Bob Fittro, Gary Reeves, Danny Knight. SECOND ROW: Dave Lawson, Mike Kennedy, Ronnie Prince, Sonny Bastin, Raymond Smith, Hugh Heater, Bob Wetzel. THIRD ROW: Lonnie McCracken, Bill Smith, Larry Gray, Charles Gill, Joe Gerasco, Jegg Sandy. FOURTH ROW: Neil McDaniel, Kenny Wilson, Marlen Ashcraft, Donald Fung, Ernie Smith, Bill Deverick, Richard Warner. 56 Gary Simons . . . 5'9 ... 140 lbs. Quarterback, number 16 . . . Gary came from Unidis and participated in only four games but thrilled all with the year's two longest touchdowns. SIMONS 1959 Hugh Heater . . . Manager . The one who was given the real work of the team was Happy Heater. As manager, he kept up the team morale, besides his many other duties. Paul McNabb . . . 6'2 . . . 190 lbs. Right end, number 55. Paul, who always played alert, aggressive football, was a big factor in our strong forward wall. Wesley Williams . 6' 200 lbs. right tackle, number 61. Wes was tremendous at his job. He could handle any assignment or opponent no patter how large. opponent no njatter h 4 rv -• - . .1 V • '« Butch Leeson . . . 200 lbs. Fullback, number 33. Butch Leeson was Victory's l|ig inan whose job it wal tJ grind the tough yarJagp upf t middle. He llsqfscared mo of the Eagle touchdowns. V ALL0 v N Vesle W iams Butch Leeson Bill Wycoff v HONORABLE MENTION: V .ty Paul Bastin Vs- Gary Reeves Bob Wetzel Raymond Smiths . Donald Webb Charles Todd Arnie Lipscomb V' irn J ck Maxwell . . .AT‘ . . . 210 lbs. (-enter, mber 89. Jack hampered with accidents t kept on the go to become one of the most satile and dependable linemen on the squad. have kept alive the sound of cheer and the ring of triumph of the orange and black during their three year Irory. MAXWELL SHARON SPROUSE 58 Co-head Cheerleader SMITH HONORS 195 BIG-TEN: Wesley Williams Butch Leeson Bill Wycoff HONORABLE MENTION ON ALL-STATE: Wesley Williams Butch Leeson % VNot pi pictured:) Donald Webb . . . 5'10' 195 lbs. Left tackle, 64. Don proved to be a tough lineman and a vital part ‘ of the Eagle squad. Charles Todd . . . 5,10 . . . 175 lbs. Left guard, number 73. Charles played both offensive and defensive posts well. As Co-Head Cheerleaders, they readily admit leading a student body isn't as easy as it looks. Long hours of hard practice are needed to keep precision in their routines. Three cheers for the gals who will ever maintain that against a team of orange they never can get by. m Dan Thompson . . . 5'9' ... 185 number 87. Dan was always ready very best when called upon. EAGLES John Sirk . . . 6'1 ... 190 lbs. Tackle, number 63. By consistently playing aggressive football, John became a main element in the Eagle defense. Paul Bastin . . . 5'9 ... 150 lbs. Quarterback, j£9 number 15. Sonny played his position with confidence and ability. He engineered the team well, both on the ground and through the air. Gary Reeves . . . 5'9 ... 145 lbs. Right halfback, number 42. Gary's speed made him valuable at both defensive and offensive halfback slots. Raymond Smith . . . 5'9 140 lbs. Left end, number 53. Grumpy was one of our best pass receivers proved that he could i cept as well as receive. BASTIN MARY ANN DORSEY Co-Head Cheerleader 59 FOOTBALL FLASH BACKS The '59 Football Eagles posted a proud 6-2-1 record this year maintaining their previous excellent defensive reputation while unveiling a surprisingly strong and versatile offense. Head Coach John Mazzei in his third year at Victory molded an inexperienced line into a strong forward wall that continually led the way when going was rough. His surprising strategy constantly threw bigger and faster teams at a disadvantage. V. H. S. TAKES OPENER 13-7 The Eagles caught fire in the second quarter of their opening game to take the Weston Minutemen by a 13-7 score. Sluggish on the ground, the Eagles took to the air early in the second period when quarterback Sonny Bastin completed a pass to Gary Reeves for 56 yards and the touchdown. Butch Leeson went up the middle for the only Eagle extra point. The second score came from a pass from Bastin to Raymond Smith who eluded two Minutemen to go into the end zone standing up. Weston scored late in the last period but could not match the Eagle team in a duel for opening success. EAGLES STOP ELKINS ELEVEN 13-13 Elkins came into the game ranked up with the best and played ball to match their reputation, bue even this barely tied the high flying Eagles. On the third play from scrimmage, right halfback Gary Reeves carried from his own 25 to the Tiger 27 yard line. Two plays later Butch Leeson went over for the touchdown; the extra point was good. Elkins took advantage of an Eagle weakness in the third period and reversed the field to go into a 13-7 lead. Victory going with all power, tallied on a pass from Sonny Bastin to Raymond Smith, but were penalized on the extra point. Time ran out on another almost successful Eagle drive, which ended on the Tiger 20. Another upset of the game was Nat Jackson, allstater for Elkins, who was constantly grounded by Victory tackle, Wesley Williams. EAGLES ERASE 28 GAME STREAK 14-13 The team looked good in the mud, good enough, in fact, to halt the West Fairmont Polar Bears in their drive to win 29 games in a row. The Eagles drew first blood as Ronr je Robey crossed the goal line and was followed up by one of those all-important extra points by quarterback Paul Bastin. Playing heads-up ball. Senior tackle Don Webb, recovered a West Side fumble which led to our game winning goal and extra point. Digging in the mud, our defensive team stopped Fairmont cold until a penalty set up a touchdown. The threat, however, was not complete as the extra point try went wide. We then ran out the clock to take a 14-13 decision which was too close despite the lop-sided statistics in favor of the Eagles. 1959 F0 BRIDGEPORT HELD SCORELESS-20-0 Victory downed a sluggish Indian eleven 20-0 as Butch Leeson tallied twice, followed by Ronnie Robey with one. The extra points were scored by Bastin and Knotts. Even though we shut Bridgeport out, we failed to show the quality of ball we had displayed in our first two games. The open spot in our schedule permitted Coach Mazzei to sharpen the team up before taking on an undefeated Fairmont squad two weeks later. Wr.A FIRST ROW: reading left to right: Paul McNabb, Charles Todd Truman Lipscomb, Bill Wycoff, Wesley Williams, Paul Bastin, John S rk, Raymond Smith, Gary Reeves, Robert Leeson, Pa Knotts. SECOND ROW: Eddie Pouch, Ronnie Robey, Bob Wetzel, Larry Barker, Jack Maxwell, Dominick Marano, Mark Williams, Bill Allowat, Gary Simons, Dan Thompson, Rick Davis, SHINNSTON SPARTANS SPILLED 41-0 An underpowered Shinnston team proved no match for Victory as we scored almost every time we got the ball. Going out to a 28-0 first quarter score Coach Mazzei substituted freely from then on. Leeson scored three times, followed with two by Ronnie Robey and another of the spectacular run backs by Gary Simons, this time for 96 yards. Playing exceptional defense, keeping the Spartans busy holding the ball, were Senior Jack Maxwell, John Sirk, and other regular defensive standouts. Victory had now plowed through six sensational ball games without a loss. HOMECOMING SUCCESS 34-12 Playing our first city rivals V. H. S. shot a 28-0 first half lead. In only three plays big Butch Leeson tallied twice to knock the confidence out of our opponent. Taking a punt on our own 20 yard line, Gary Simons thrilled the crowd going a full 80 yards behind splendid blocking by Paul McNabb, Don Webb and other Victory linemen. Eagle scoring was concluded by quarterback Bastin and fullback Butch Leeson. Lineback Charles Todd played an exceptionally good defensive game for the winning cause, but R. W. was allowed two touchdowns in the waning moments of the second half. BUCK-UPS BEATEN 35-7 VICTORY POWERHOUSE BOWS DOWN 30-7 The Eagles faced a pepped-up team that went on to take a game from the defending state champions, Parkersburg, and for the first time this season failed to come through with the win. Victory out-played the Red Riders only in the third quarter, stopping the exploding Weir offense well and unleashing their own power for a moment with a 40 yard touchdown play by Leeson, who out-ran the entire defensive backfield. If this was in the first quarter it may well have jarred Weirton from the pedestal on which they stood and reversed the eventual outcome of the game. Coming back strong from the last week our eleven were led by Leeson with three goals and Robey and Conch with one each. Coming through with extra points were Wetzel, Morano, and Knotts. The Adamston lads caught fire in the second half after a fairly slow 14-7 first period. Our forward wall of Smith, Webb, Todd, Wycoff and Lipscomb, Williams and McNabb practically moved the much larger Buck-ups at will. WATERLOO Even with the City, County, and Big-Ten Championships to coax our boys to victory, the mighty Eagle eleven failed to find the combination that would unlock their great supply of football ability and know-how. It was destined to be one of those games where no matter how hard you ran or how well you played, the outcome was to be defeat. Inevitably with the bad luck came a rash of accidents and injuries which added to the disappointment of the game. In contrast Washington Irving, undoubtedly up for the game, played their best brand of ball. Under the leadership of Donaldson and Secret, W. I. commanded a score that took even the experts, who thought the two teams well matched, by surprise. The 40-0 score was surely not the appropriate climax to a year of great football by the V. H. S. gridders. ATHLETIC CLUB HONORS TEAM The forty-first traditional football banquet, made possible by The athletic club, was enjoyed by the team, parents and guests alike on the 18th of November in the school gym. Coach Duval of nearby Fairmont State College delivered an address in which he praised the record and sportsmanship of this year's squad. Coaches John Mazzei and Kenneth Alessi gave the group their last pep talk commending the team for their team work and thanking them for their co-operation throughout the '59 season. John Conch, Larry Gray, Hugh Heater, Jeff Sandy. THIRD ROW: Coach Alessi, Coach Casalinova, Danny Knight, Bill Bishop, Mike Lawrence, Neil Pernell, Wayne Fernandez, Don Patterson, Larry Gillespie, Paul Barron, Larry Bailey, Carl Nichols, Richard Williams, Dave Mihaliak, Coach Mazzei. GARY SIMONS AW - RONALD CLARK n ' spifoKon dCc Hopofll,, S' i e ? V. KENNETH HILL tion i3sjk iJ VOQ Weekend ) H ” l School The ej lent won-lost record of this year's squad ■oW s qr dh to the talent and skillful strategy of Cdac . ferth h Alessi. Many of our wins in close contests were a result of Coach Alessi's knowledge of the sport and ability to handle and judge the power of his cagers. «f 0 l'faiX■? ’1 - 1 RAYMOND SMITH . ‘syC STEVE MAYES r' Tu, .W. Ll I ] LL, I DAVID LAWSON i W. ., -C w BUTCH LEESON 62 UjeV C ‘,e Teams To Sfert actions' P'av RECORD BREAKING ’60 EAGLE SQUAD This veear'ff 'leam not only set the single game scoring mark with an astounding 103 points against hannon but went on to top the single season scoring record by averaging well over 80 points per gar highest a V.H.S. team has ever attained. Also contributing new data to the statistics books was Gary who upped the individual single game high with 53 points; Gary pushed up the individual scoring approximately fifty. The squad consisted of Jim Graynolds, Gary Simons, Raymond Ash, Raymond Smith, David Lawson, Kenne Hill, Robert Leeson, Robert Harris, Steve Mayes, Ronnie Clark, Gail Cain, and Kenny Wilhelm. EAGLE SQUAWKS Once every few years when a good oil around team faces a rebuilding slump, their coach will find if difficult to build up a win column. So it looked this yeor; the Eagles had plenty of good basketball talent, but somehow the experts foresow a long, slow season. Then again, if you add up the traditional Victory fighting spirit, a group of the most unselfish and versatile boys ever to hit the hardcourt, a tremendous transfer, and Coach Kenny Alessi to shape these boys in to the '59-’60 basketball Eagles, you will hove what they coll a ' Cinderella team. Yes we had all thot anyone could ask for; the highly praised shooting and ball handling of Gary Simons, top rebounding and post position service by Kenny Hill, Dave Lawson's constant hustle and dependable points, and exceptionally tough defense led by Ronnie Clark, Raymond Smith, and Steve Mayes, a group who could always add those needed points. Butch Leeson was often the necessary factor on the boards and Bob Harris and Kenny Wilhelm were extra scoring punch that many times won the contest. The best in reserve strength was offered by our three biggest little men, Raymond Ash, Gail Cain and Jim Greynolds. The Eagles looked inexperienced and often gave away their doubt in their ability os they took a close 48-44 first win from the Alumni. Kenny Hill and Gary Simons contributed 10 points each for the winning cause and Ronnie Clark followed with 9. Unidis became the first regular season team to fall before the Eagles. Kenny Hill took scoring honors with 19 points to lead our 57-39 win. Then, going cross-town to take the first leg of the City Championship, the Victory quintet fired in a fast 28 points the first quarter to lead the Roosevelt Wilson Presidents by 18. The Eagles never fell behind as they went on to a 70-58 victory. Wilhelm, Hill, Simons, Harris and Leeson all pushed the tally mark with double figure scoring. The visiting Shinnston team managed to hold on to a 33-32 halftime score but lost control os the Eogles put on the pressure to take a 69-60 contest from the Sportons. Simons hit for 34 ond Hill 15 as Rice scored 20 points to lead the losers. A long ride to Weirtop found the Weir boys handing us our first defeat of the season. The Eagles, fighting all the way led by 5 at the end of the first canto and hod the score tied going into the second half and third quarter, but with Simons fouling out they finally fell prey to a 71-61 loss. Luck took a very close gome from the reach of the Eagles by one point, 65-64. Victory led by os many as 15 points at one time, but they were overcome in the last minutes of ploy by the red hot East Fairmont Bees. Our cogers found revenge in the form of an 81-69 triumph over the Minutemen of Weston. Simons and Wilhelm hit the hoops for 26 ond 28 points apiece. Again on the winning spree, the 'Alessi-men caught the Bridgeport Indians unprepared and didn't let go until they had gofhered 77 tallies to their opponents 63. Eagle clows found tender meat ot the Buckhannon gym. Working on a breok and poss game, our boys racked up on 83-34 run awoy. Gory Simons took the V.H.S. scoring record from Bob Schnieder with a tremendous 53 points before going out of the game. Fairmont again cloimed the honor of downing Victory; this time the foe was the West Side Club. The Polar Bears led constantly despite the efforts of the home team, who rallied bravely in the last few minutes. Goals by Mayes, Cam, and Smith brought alive the flame of hope, but time ran out before we could overcome the Bears. They won 83-76. Mullens journeyed up from their southern home with high ratings, but they loaded bock on the bus with on 80-70 gift from the genial Eagles. Play was close and action fast all the woy, but a big 40 points by Simons pulled the Eagles back into the win column. Th« Minutemen of Weston were quick to fake a leod in hope of splitting even with the Victory five; however, as fate ond Simons with 39 points would have it, Weston let go of a hot V.H.S. team soon enough for us to go ahead 68-61. This is what we had waited for, ond the reward was well worth the wait. Coach Alessi and his boys took till the lost two minutes of play to shake the Hilltoppers from their perch. As the final period come to a close the Eagles turned lose everything ond staged an impossible comeback with Bob Horris sinking two fouls with just seconds left in order to fake Washington Irving info overtime. The extra period turned out fops for the Eagles who outscored their city rivals 8-3 to take the second leg of the City Championship right out from under the Gold ond Blue, 83-79. Kenny Hill and Gary Simons sank 26 each and fighting to top the losing cause was Bob Secret with 32. Sensing a chance to totter the towering V.H.S. hoopsters, Roosevelt-Wilson snapped into a challenging 35-27 midway gap. The final 16 minutes, however, told another tale, for the Prexies could barely match half our shots, falling behind by a dismal 73-59 score of the finol gun. Buckhannon found their luck with the Eagles had not changed on the second time around. Gary Simons dropped 15 shots and 9 free tosses to claim 39 points in 20 minutes. While the team topped the Eagle scoring mark with an amazing 103 points. Alessi played his bench freely yet the score continued to soar. The Indians of Bridgeport came from a 38-26 halftime slump to give the Eagles a run for their money in the tiny “Esther Williams type gym. The Eagle defense closed in to stop them 78-72 as the final shot hit the ceiling. Going to Shinnsfon for the seventh- win in a row. Victory topped the Spartons 92-77 os Kenny Wilhelm burned the nets with 38 points to contribute to the Eagle scoring average. Neither the snow nor West Fairmont's Polar Bears could cool off the Eagle rampage for top honors in the Big-Ten; The pace was tight throughout the first period and ended at a close 47-44 midway margin for the Adamston lads. The next eight minutes netted Victory the ball gome os we banged the hoops to dominate West Side by 19 points. The Polor Bears fought back to close the lead to one point before a fast second scoring surge brought a 95-90 win for the top spot in the Big-Ten home to Victory. Gary Simons met the challenge by contributing 37 points to score books. Wilhelm came next with 25, and big Kenny Hill played the boards for 19 points. Inclement weather canceled the Vicfory-Princefon clash, giving the Orange ond Black a well deserved rest before engaging the East Fairmont troop. The home-standing Eagles paid the Bees back for on earlier defeat by means of on 84-79 performance. East Fairmont fell victim to the winning habit of the now eighth ranked Eagles. Leading the scoring were Simons, Hill and Wilhelm. Gary claimed 29 points to break by 20 the former season scoring record. The two Kennys put in 22 markers apiece. Both the Eagles and the Hilltoppers came into the Carmichael Auditorium supporting the idea of an all important win to climax their regular season play. The state polls found the Victory lads as eighth in the state and W. I. was not far behind with an eleventh place standing. Victory drew first blood in the close first quarter but fell behind in the second eight minutes. Moyes, Smith ond Leeson came in to moke up the fen point difference and put us ahead by 2 points (48-46) at the half of this bottle for the City-Big Ten title. The second half turned out to be a race horse, heart breaker despite heavy scoring by Simons, who got 37, Hill with 14 and Mayes with 13. A mysterious two points were added to the Hilltopper score during a time out, 16 add to the breaks they had received throughout the contest. Even though the final score was 91-88, the boys played a fine game ond may prove to be a real power in the tournaments. The little Eagles feathered their nest well with a good won lost record. These boys will be called up to fill the gap in our lineup left vacant by seven seniors. 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