Victory High School - Optic Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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Perhaps the best known and most talked about department of the school is the Sports Department. Sports has become a valuable asset to Victory as it has with many schools. Basketball got a good start at Victory, as, in the first year, the team showed the rest of the State that a small school had determination. The records of the basketball team never faltered. They were always in favor of a winning season. Two times in the history of Victory’s sports did the team hold the state Basketball Championship; 1933 and 1941. The team has always placed high in tournaments and ratings. To Victory’s Hall of Fame belong such players as Rusty Simms, Buck Powell, Harry Minter, Si Floriana and Mickey McClung. Even though football had a late start, it progressed rapidly. Coach Wallace did wonders with the first team as they won one game the first season, but they came back to have an almost perfect second year. As the years went on, the team began to develop. New coaches came along; new developments in football came about. The records have shown that Victory’s football team was one of the most talked about and it was even feared by other teams. But there was one day in the history of the team that brought the school fame, even to the farthest parts of the State . . . That was the day, in 1957, that John Mazzei came to coach our team. From that day on Victory’s team has been one of the best in the State. For twelve years Coach Mazzei has developed the boys into a winning team. This winning team has held the Sam V. Mazzei award since 1957; giving it to their city rivals, only twice in that time period.

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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

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The Alma Mater Hail, Alma Mater Hail, hail to thee Dear in our memories You’ll always be Within Victory’s portals Friendship so loyal, so true Hail dear old Victory, Hail, hail to thee. All through the years Your name will be Symbol of honor and loyalty Deep our devotion to friends So faithful, so true Hail, Victory High School, Hail, hail to you. by Raymond Sehon There is no greater quality than that of spirit. But, at Victory, spirit involves more than just cheering at games. It involves the Winged Victory, the stage with its scarlet curtain, the halls that so often seem so lonely but are really alive with the sound of Victory. 5