Washington Irving High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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28 MEMOIRS OF 1934 NATIONAL I-IONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society, which has been in existence at Washington Irving High School for three years, has a four-fold aim: to encourage scholarship, to develop high ideals of character, to in- crease interest in service to one's school, and in the development of qualities of leadership. Present menrbers of the Honor Society who became members at the end of their junior year are: Harold Madden, Lois Mick, Betty Buzzard, Flora Bitonti, Mara-Etta Lawson, Audrey Auten, Kenneth Moore, Carver McGaughey, Kathryn Brown, Eleanor Bracey, and Helen Gango. Harriet Low was accepted as a member having been transferred from the Wilkinsburg chapter to the Washington Irving chapter this year. Other members chosen near the end of their senior year are: Julia Coffman, Dionis Geppert, Mary Ann Cooper, Jean Smith, Mary Jean DeCtamp, Amy Lee Grimm, Margery Wright, Kermit Holt, Made- line McCartney, Olive Freeman, Billy James, Elizabeth Anne Hornor, Jim Long, Leeru Brown, Elaine Matheny, John Mowrey, Mary Louise McEnteer, Rebecca Atzrodt, Ruth Meyer, Anne Babb, Maxine Pick, Jean Talbott, Margaret Jean Smith, and Jim Kettering. Harold Madden is president of the organization, SENIOR WILL VVe, the Senior Class of 1934, being of unsound mind, and with undue influence, do hereby be- queath and give to the underclassmen of 1934 our various possessions to be held by them as long as life endureth. To the Junior Class of 1934 we bequeath the seats in the balcony of the auditorium- to sit in, stand upon, and use in whatsoever way they may wisely desire. Rent them to the freshmen! To the Sophomore Class of 1934 we duly bequeath the history classes of Mr. Showalter, Miss Tiennebrunne, and Miss Cunninghameto learn as little as possible of our American history. To the Freshman Class we most graciously hand over our notable dignity-to be borne by them for the remainder of their high school days. To the lirst applicant, whomsoever it may be, we give Mr. Bonar's Physics Laboratory, his knowl- edge, our knowledge, and all the supplies of the Lab. To the Junior boys we will Miss DeBerry's Virgil class and all the class text-books. For the Freshmen of 1935, we have set aside the middle section of the auditorium, to be used by them upon all occasions, and to be forbidden property to other classmen. To the smallest, youngest, and most bewildered Freshman we leave Mr. McConkey's place upon the stage in chapel. We leave the library and all the books, magazines, and paraphernalia to the steady couples of NVashington Irving. Take good care of our gifts! Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1934.

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MEMOIRS OF 1934 91 BASKETBALL--fl934 At the start of this year's season in basketball the outlook wasn't so bright. Vvith only three let- ter men from last year's squad, it seemed that several new men would have to be found to round out the varsity. In the first few games the team showed the effects of new men in the line-up. In two or three weeks, however, the team began to look like a come1', and the first few games were won with compar- ative ease. During these games Cava's high scoring and Goodwin's guarding kept the Hilltoppers out in front. The first and only game lost was to Fairmont 38-37. Later in the season the Hilltoppers easily defeated Fairmont. ' The other teams that the Hilltoppers defeated during the season were Lumberport, Roosevelt- Wilson, Buckhannon, Victory, Morgantown, and Victory. Each of these teams was defeated twice. The first Victory game was played on even terms, the Hilltoppers finally winning 30-37. The second game was easily won by VV. I. 27-T. Victory scored but two field goals, both in the first half. The second half of the season marked the return of Brown to the high scoring column. Brown was high-point man in most of the last seven games up to the tournaments. Gillooly also showed great improvement over his play early in the season. The Hilltoppers easily wo11 the sectional tournament with victories over Lost Creek, Bristol, and Shinnston. Cava, Brown, and Goodwin were named on the all-tournament team. During the week preceding the regional tournament Brown became ill, but the Hilltoppers were still confident of winning. In the first game the Hilltoppers won under wraps. Meeting a Victory team, that was clicking in every department of the game, in the finals. the Hilltoppers forced the game up to the closing minutes, but were finally defeated 33-30 in the big upset of the year. Cava and Goodwin were again named on the all-tournament team. As a result of their season's record, NV. I. was the city champ and took second place, next to Elkins, in the Big Ten. Other members of the varsity were: Hughes, a fast, shifty utility man, who worked either at guard or forward: Drummond and Costello, also hard-working forwards who could be depended upon when substitutions were needed: and Call, utility guard, who saw a great deal of service. All of these boys will be graduated at the end of this year. A Underclassmen who filled out the varsity were Gillooly and Carper, both juniors, who took turns in filling the center post: Condry, a junior, filled the forward post several times during the sea- son: 1VIcGahan, regular guard, who has two more years of service: and Poulicos, a junior, who filled the role of utility guard. At a 'banquet at the end of the year, Alex Cava was elected captain of the 'team for 1935.

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MEMOIRS OF 1934 29 Sl-ENIOR PlERSONAlLl'l'llES'9 Bill Ashby, friend of Kitten on the Keys .... Rebecca Atzrodt, stooge for Joe Penner .,.. Becky Baasch, ideal date .... Peggy Baltzley, Smith's side-kick .... James Call, He can't 'take it. .... Anne Babb, home-town gossiper .... Eleanor Brat-cy, loves that Southern accent .... Paul Brown, Slow but sure .... Buddy Coll, permanent boarder at Lawson's Inn .... Betty Buzzard, frequent caller at the Powder Puff ,...Fred Dew, understudy of Groucho, considering dyeing his hair....Eleanor Davis, still faithful to Dickie boy .... Robert Kiester, 'tVVe're out of gas-so what? .... Slats Lanham, can make that fiddle talk ....Elizabeth Anne Hornor, Miss Washington Irving....Julia Jones, Men can live without books, but not without cooks .... John Livingstone, if Betty wants to ....' Harriet Low, our charming young ingenue.... Elaine Matheny, a partner in crime .... Mary McGahan, our little ice cube .... Lois Mick, a wise ole owl sat in a tree .... Margaret Jean Smith, model for Vogue .... Arlene Sands, perfect housewife .... John Sands, model husband .... Tom VVariield, middle name is Ego .... Horace WVclls, VVhere to, please .... Edgar XVhite, better known as Schnozzle .,.. Conrad Fischer, a hard working typist .... Denzel Garrett, voice of a nightingale, also tickles the ivories .... YVilliam Griflith, the college laddie .... Zita and M'ynnona Crouso, they haven't much to say, but they think a lot .... Joe Hennissee, The skin you love to touch .,,. Es- telle Fittro, a real executive .... George Jones, one of the Jones boys .,... A lex Julian, toot your tooter .... Alva. Iiellar, Yes, sir, matrimony for me in June ..,. Mary Goodwin, Here's much to do with hate, but more with love .... Amy Lee Grimm, turned the night owl into a sc1'eech owl, a torture singer .... Sue Harrison, Love me, love my dog ..,. Bernard Klyza, the rising young artist .... Alta Hudkins, poised and sophisticated .... XVilson Lemastcrs, And still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew .... Laura Mai Jones, likes the name t'Frank ,... Jim Long, model fiance .... Elinore Linger, Why use a henna rinse? .... Gretchen Lupold, has a friend named Oney .... Peggy McGregor, Hoot mon, McGregor, it's a braw bricht moon-licht nicht tonicht .... xxvilliillll Martin, Oh, Captain, my Captain! ....Madeline McCartney, speed and accuracy combined....Rex Mundell, I always enjoy my Summers ....Josephine Martin, an efficient clerk....Robcrt Moore, the class pansy tat the partyl....John Oliverio, And though that he were worthy, he was wise .... Julia Coffman, 'with a smile and friendliness for everyone .... Pete Oliverio, a grin from ear to ear .... Mary Ann Cooper, the mystery about Grady's pic- tures has been cleared .... Modio Oliverio, As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean .... Russell Cody, Please, Mr. Cody! Don't hurt Primo in your first iight .... James Fiora, a man of few words .,.. XYalter Borror, Quiet, but a likable disposition .... John Abbruzzino, undaunted .... Madge Bartlett, al- ways in a hurry, why? .... Grady Cain, our water-boy and protector .... Kenneth Griflith, a good natured fellow .... Mary Jo Burgess, W. I.'s Lupe Velez .... Matilda Clemim, slow but sure .... John Dawson, the big boy, with the soprano voice .... James Drummond, bashful, but nice .... James Gribble, A knowing man, in his own way .... Julian and Doris Henry, the iirst of VV. l.'s newly-Weds .... Leola Dotson, aspires to beauty culture .... Billy James, W. I.'s song writer ,... Jim Kettering, There's such a rare, debonair, do- and-dare to him .... Yvonne Freeman, quick, quixotic, and quaint .... Marjorie Guthrie, the artist type, and well-deserved ..., Fred Kyle, the boy with the Southern accent .... Helen Hoffman, Could I break a certain freshie's neck! .... Ruth Horton, 'Tm glad to be living, aren't you .... Paul Law, the songster ....Ella Grace Kyle and Ronald Ross, the long and the short of it .... Mara-Etta Lawson, a girl to be en- vied .... John Marra, the ideal sportsman .... Kenneth Moore, the salt and Pepper of it .... Charles Mulli- gan, Mulligan stew, 'the Irish stew .... Edith Nichols, always smiling .... Vance Randolph, patience will be rewarded by friendship .... Bill Supler, One of his small failures is a very great dislike to all kinds of prolitable labour .... Charles Toompas, the only boy who attempted Virgil .... Josephine Young, For all her demureness-wise and merry .... Alberta XVarman, formerly the trumpeter's girl .... Ruth White, she'll be another Amelia Earhart .... Ruth Myer, red hair plus tempereMyer .... Mary Martin, solitude .... Eleanor and Jane Ohlman, chic describes ti1GlTl....HIilXilll Pick, she thinks about Cumberland .... Ches- ter Randolph, thinks you get out of the coop on a pay-roll .... Louie Romano, Mighty oaks from little acorns grow .... Frances Phillips, Mae's rival .... Bill Shelbaer, the boy with a line and plenty long.... Bob Skinner, Zita's boy friend .... Jim XVhitle, 'tMan about town .... Tensie Squires, how she can bang a typewriter .... Virginia XVL-stfall, 'Sally Rand's rival .... Ruth Adams, U50 or bust .... Madelyn XvilllCl', nat- uralization courts seem effective ,... XYalter Talkington, Schnoz, nuf said .... Dick M'illiams. does he like freshmen .... Barbara Hornor, charming hostess .... Edna Bates, so sweet and demure .,,. Dick Bowman, burns up the road on Route 56 Elkins bound .... Manfred Cogar, art for art's sake .... Gene Christie, an apple a week keeps the red in your cheeks .... Bob Cottrill, in truth a prose Longfellow .... Bill Fun- derburk, now, now, William Van Metre Funniworks .... Louise Coston, cute, cuddly, and clever .... Julia Curotz, she's playing Tillie the Toiler .... Kermit Holt, O, you nasty manedoirt never do that .... Mil- dred Deison, would Cleopatra ever be jealous? .... Dionis Geppert, yes, we all agree, she's o. k ..... Frank Langtitt, IA'll be true to you .... Bob Livingstone, a certain D. I. D. is the right height ,... Albert Lunter, where's Albert and his cow? .... Harold Madden, successful--f-everytime'? .... Babe lllcEntecr, Variety is the spice of life .... Bill Miller, supposed Winchell Il .... John Mowrey, You've Got to be a Football Hero .lean MacEwen, we like 'em tall and dark .... Mildred McQuain, I'll be Faithful .... Jean Smith, what is it about these little girls? .... Mary Jane Sturm, Just a country lassie, but oh! .... Mary E. Vannoy, She will talk-ye gods, how she will talk! .... Margery WVrigl1t,, petite, 'but what she's got, she's got lots of .... Audrey Auten, Let's go on a hike .... Max Allman, a tall guy with curly hair- There goes my heart .... Marian Bayne, Quack, quack, come up for a duck dinner .... Jolm Berry, lchabod Crane II .... Stanley Clemans, I read the other day? .... Thelma Brown, shy little violet, nest-ce pas? .... Kath- ryn Brown, Who mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth .... Blaine Engle, he studies every evening-when there's nothing else to do .... Margaret, Conlon, a little girl who likes people to be musically inclined .... Charles XYells, a rising young musician .... Alphonse Genin, a great, big fellow fand a Frenchman, too .... XVannie Gray, 'fSilence speaks louder than words .... Jennie Fiora, just an- other sparkling brunette .... E1-edHcss,a musician who is terribly wrapped up--not in his music .... Chester Jenkins, a sweet for the sweet .... Helen Gango, who is that certain person down at the Central Pharmacy'?....Richard King, just another bashful athlete .... Margaret I-Ienrichs, a nice, little, quiet somebody .... Jean Hess, Norine 'Saylor's better half .... India Hunter, R. W. fellows are swell !! .... Helen Jackson, Come on up and we'll dance .... Richard Liskey, sarcasm personified! .... Hazel Linger, a nice girl-brown eyes and curly hair .... Carver MeGaughey, a second Edison sure .... Vl'ilda Nutter, a nice,