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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-
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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
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