Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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Fiftieth Anniversary We, the students of Victory High School. . . On September 18, 1917, two hundred-fifty freshmen began their high school years at Washington Irving High School. These students had the same anxiety as do other freshmen and carried on the year as such. Some of the students, not being accustomed to high school, found it rather difficult, but the majority of the students had no trouble passing on to the class of the Sophomores. Maybe, as for some, the Sophomore year seemed dull for there was no more teasing from the Seniors and the Sophomores felt unimportant. The next year, though, as Juniors, they looked at the past with pleasant memories. But now, they felt just as important as the Seniors. Pledge ourselves to love our school, to obey its regulations, to uphold its ideals . . . While these students carried on the trials of Sophomores and Juniors, a new school was being built in Coal District, Adamston. The name Victory was chosen, a very appropriate name for symbolizing the U.S. victory in Europe. In September of 1919, 15 Seniors transferred from Washington Irving to Victory High School. The principal Fred V. Bouic certainly had no trouble in arousing the spirit which has become so much a part of Victory’s tradition. The students were proud to be the first Seniors in a brand new modern school. On May 10, 1920, the fifteen Seniors descended the front steps for the last time and thus ended the first year of Victory High School. To support its code of morals and respect and maintain its good name . . . 2

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The 1969 Optic Published by the Journalism Class Victory High School Clarksburg, West Virginia LANE LAUDERMAN, Editor MRS. B. J. NOAH, Advisor

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During the first ten years of Victory’s existence, there were many new clubs formed. Most of these have been continued on throughout the years. The Debating Club became outstanding in Harrison County as it took city and county awards. A Drama Club along with the Junior Ninety Club, a club for Juniors with a 90 average in English was formed. Down through the years some of the clubs that were formed have been dropped. However, new clubs were instituted to replace them and these have been continued each year. To honor our parents and obey the laws of our state and nation. To respect and be courteous to our principal, teachers and fellow students . . . The Windmills of Holland” was the first production of Victory’s music department. It was presented in 1920 by the choir and orchestra under the direction of Miss Bonnie Lynn. The Choir has always been noted as an outstanding group. The boys’ and girls’ Glee Clubs along with the A ’Capella Choir have traveled each year to various parts of the state including Beckley, Morgantown and Charleston The Band has had just as equally good record as have the other departments of the school. It has received many awards and ovations for its performances. Like the Choir, the Band has also traveled around the State. Through the years the band has participated in many festivals and events as it still does today. To be loyal to our school in thought, word and deed and to give her always of our best efforts. To use every opportunity to foster ideal school citizenship. A new wing was added to Victory in 1957