Jon Rose Tells of German Visit: On Friday, March 30, the students of Washington Irving acquired some first-hand knowledge about Germany from Jon Rose, a senior, who presented an assembly program.
Last year, while living in Germany and attending school there through a foreign exchange program, Jon learned a great deal about the country.
In his talk, Jon told the students about some of his most interesting experiences in Germany; he described the school he attended, the subjects studied, and the German way of life.
In addition, the speaker showed colored slides of German people and of various points of interest in Germany.
Three Thousand Musicians Will Attend
Festival: Flooding Clarksburg with music on May 4-6 will be
approximately three thousand young musicians, who will participate in the annual
Band Festival. Representing
forty-three schools from the northern area of West Virginia, the bands will be
competing for concert and parade ratings in their respective categories – Triple
A, Double A, and Single A. A high school is listed as Triple A if it has
five hundred or more pupils; as Double A if it has three hundred to five hundred
pupils; and Single A if the student population is less than three hundred.
Official activities will begin on
Thursday evening at 7:30 PM in the Washington Irving High School auditorium,
where all Clarksburg bands except that of Victory High School will play before a
group of judges for their concert rating.
The Blue and Gold Band is scheduled to play
first.
Competition will continue through
Friday afternoon, until each band has been rated. At twenty-minute intervals the various
bands will parade through the center of town. Scheduled for Friday evening at 8:00 PM
in the General Nathan Goff Armory is the All-Festival Band, which will be
composed of pupils selected from the top ten per cent of each band. A small entrance fee will be made to all
other than band students in uniform.
The Band Festival will be climaxed
by an all-band parade which will begin Saturday morning in the west end of
Clarksburg and continue down Main and Pike streets to the Post Office
Building. The parade will be the
largest and most colorful event of the
year.
Hi-Y Has Banquet and Plans Picnic: Mr. Donald
Wilson, prominent local attorney and father of senior Randy Wilson, gave an
excellent and impressive speech on the responsibilities of youth in America to
the seventy-four assembled members, fathers, and guests at the Hi-Y Father-Son
Banquet. The banquet was held
Wednesday, March 28, at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Also on tap for the Hi-Y is the annual
picnic, which will be held early in
June.
Senior Calendar: March 15 – Senior Party; May 25
– Junior-Senior Prom; May 29 – Senior Chapel Program; May 31 – Senior Banquet;
June 1 – Commencement and Baccalaureate Rehearsal; June 3 – Baccalaureate Sermon
at the Methodist Church; June 4 – GRADUATION; June 5 – Report Cards – SCHOOL IS
OUT
Dr. H. N. Rexroad of WVU Visits WI: Dr. Harvey N.
Rexroad, an instructor from West Virginia University who has been touring
various high schools, visited Washington Irving on Monday, April 2, and spoke to
several groups in Mr. Duckworth’s
classroom.
Though the major emphasis of his
discussion was his own field of wave motion and oscillations, Dr. Rexroad began
his lecture with some interesting facts on education (his underlying motive was
to arouse interest in West Virginia University). He stated that records show that a
college graduate earns $150,000 more than a person with only an eighth grade
education, and that over 65% of those who collect unemployment insurance did not
graduate from high school and only 6% have college degrees. He pointed out that West Virginia
University can place 99% of its science and engineering graduates in promising
jobs.
In addition, Dr. Rexroad conducted
several demonstrations showing how waves are transmitted, eventually developing
into electrical transmissions and answered his listeners’
questions.
Gigi Selby is Berry Princess: On May 14, Gigi
Selby will be competing for the title of Queen of the Strawberry Festival. Gigi, a Washington Irving senior, is one
of two Princesses chosen to represent Harrison County at the annual Strawberry
Festival in Buckhannon in June.
When the Pre-Prevue was held on Wednesday evening, April 4, the two
Princesses were crowned and presented with bouquets of
roses.
Other girls from Washington Irving
competing for title of Princess were seniors Shirley Burnell, Becky Sharpe,
Nancy Rice, and Sue Wagner.
Five Juniors Attend World Affairs Meet: The third
annual World Affairs Institute, held this year at Morgantown, April 13 and 14,
was attended by five juniors, sponsored by the Clarksburg Rotary Club. Susan Courtney, George Eason, Julie
Hoblitzell, Bill Meck, and Blair Thrush were Washington Irving’s
representatives.
A speaker from the White House
addressed the Institute on the nation’s help to under-developed countries
through the Food for Peace Program.
A lecturer from the United Nations discussed the services of this
international organization.
A symposium of foreign students from
countries around the world talked about their country, its relations with the
United States, and the impression of the political and economic aspect of the
Far East.
Thanks Bill Arnett!: Thanks to Bill Arnett for
the fine track poster he made and presented to the Washington Irving Athletic
Department. Bill, a senior, spent
two months working on the bright gold and blue poster hanging above the door of
room 101. The poster lists all WI
track records dating back to 1935.
The poster is a good example of true
school spirit. Every student
appreciates Bill’s efforts.
Filler:
The bald eagle, adopted as a national emblem of the United States in
1782, is waning. Fewer than 500
pairs survive south of Canada.
Filler: There were about 460,000 children in
public schools in West Virginia last
year.
Filler: Most heart attack victims now
recover and, of those who do, three out of four return to
work.
Filler: While millions of automobiles crowd the
country’s streets and highways, there are only 40,000 aircraft in our skies on
any given day.
Filler: Hair grooming was an ancient vanity,
extending to earliest times and practiced by most primitive people, historians
report.
Filler: Approxiimately 500 West Virginia
children are born with congenital heart conditions each
year.
Filler: “I can live for two months on a good
compliment,” - Mark Twain.
French II Pupils Study New Texts: Having
completed the regular text book, all second-year French students are busily
reading in a brand new book containing five booklets. According to the editors, “These graded
readers were constructed so carefully that their value is timeless.” Each series begins with words of the
highest frequency and adds words systematically from page to page. Grammatical constructions begin with the
simplest forms and increase in difficulty with each succeeding booklet. Yet the language is always clear,
current, and unstrained. The
student learns without realizing that his text is becoming increasingly
difficult.
These graded readers are aimed at
strengthening that basic structure of language learning and consequently they
remain perennial favorites.
Tree Club Observes Arbor Day, April 13: The WI
Tree Club, sponsored by Mr. Heckert, biology teacher, presented its annual Arbor
Day program, Friday, April 13, on the school lawn. In addition to the regular tree, a
special tree was planted in memory of the late Miss
Taylor.
The club also presented a similar
program for the Goff Plaza Garden Club by planting a tree at the Union
Protestant Hospital.
An opening statement by President
Elizabeth Ribas was followed by the Invocation by Chaplin Marliyn Hurst,
Scripture reading by Jon Rose, a poem by Sam Ellis and Jim Sims, and a talk on
“Our Job of Conservation” by Janet
Fankhauser.
Then, after the dedication by Jerry
Hustead and a few remarks by Mr. Cubbons, the tree was planted by Steve
Berman. A special dedication by
Jerry Hustead and a few remarks by Miss Bauer preceded the planting of the tree
in memory of the late Miss Taylor.
The 1961 Tree Club won recognition
for its Arbor Day program by being mentioned in the West Virginia Garden Club
News, a state magazine.
Senior Girl Wins $500 in Contest: Barbara
Birshtein, Betty Crocker Homemaker at Washington Irving, was notified recently
that she had won the second prize, which is a cash award of $500, in the state
Betty Crocker contest.
The only girl from this school ever
to be in the top ten in the state contest and to win a state prize, Barbara also
received two certificates in recognition of her achievement. Her questionnaire and papers concerning
homemaking knowledge and attitudes were graded by Science Research Associates,
Inc.
One of Washington Irving’s four
National Merit Winners, Barbara will use the $500 at the University of Michigan
which she plans to enter next fall.
Haught Talks to Women’s Club: “The Greenbrier
Hotel is a beautiful mansion, but I was rather bored without
teenagers.”
This was the first comment made by
senior Josephine Haught, who recently returned from White Sulphur Springs, West
Virginia, where she was a guest of the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
at their 56th annual convention, March 29, 30,
31.
Josephine, who in September attended
the National Conference on Citizenship in Washington, was asked by Mrs. John F.
McCuskey, state president of Women’s Clubs, to talk on what she had learned at
the White House. Asked whether she
was frightened to speak before so many people, Josephine replied, “No, it was
fun! I was just a little
tired.”
Her talk, concerning citizenship,
democracy, and the people’s responsibility in a democracy, was presented Friday
evening before over 400 people, among whom Governor and Mrs. W. W. Barron,
Congressman Arch Moore, and Mrs. W. O. Arnold, first vice-president of the
National Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Also speaking were Congressman Moore
who praised the Women’s Club for the fine work; Governor Barron, who introduced
a proclamation on citizenship, and Mrs. John F. McCuskey, who reported on the
progress of the club during the year.
“It was an inspiring experience”,
said Josephine.
Majorette Tryouts Are Being
Conducted: For the past few weeks, the numerous girls trying out
for majorette and drum-major have been working very hard. Every Monday tryouts have been conducted
from 3:30 until 5:00, beginning with exercises, followed by routine
marching.
From the statements of some of the
girls it can easily be seen that they are in earnest. Some of the interesting remarks are,
“Gosh, if I were just a little taller, maybe …” “Do you think I stand even the slightest chance?” “Could you please help me? I just can’t seem to get the hang of
it!”
This year three regular majorettes
will be chosen to replace graduating seniors Kendra White, Gigi Selby, and
Marilyn Hurst. Also to be chosen
will replacements for Drum Major, Barry Talkington, and assistant Drum Major,
Holly McMunn, both seniors. In
addition, four substitute majorettes will be
chosen.
Thirty WI Students Active in
Youth Government: On April 10, over 100 high school seniors
visited twenty-two factories and business establishments in the Clarksburg area
to observe methods of operation. Twenty-seven seniors filled the offices of city
and county government. Highlight of the day for the students at the County Court
House was the opportunity to attend a trial in the Criminal Court, where a
felony case was being tried.
Mayor Roger Garrett’s proclamation
concerning Youth Week, in part, said:
“The City of Clarksburg acknowledges the value of the education of its
youth in all phases of government and business, and the City of Clarksburg
acknowledges also the importance of proper entertainment and recreation for its
youth.”
This year thirty seniors represented
Washington Irving High School in Youth Week participation. The list included, Mayor, John Harpold;
City Clerk, Barbara Birshtein; Chief of Waste Department, Richard Spann; Judge
of Circuit Court, David Brown; County Commissioner, Jack McWhorter; County
Surveyor, Danny Losh; Chamber of Commerce, Jon Rose; Adamston Flat Glass, Sam
Ellis; Kroger Co., Mike Sturms; Household Finance, Albert Hoffman; Deem and
Marsteller, Steve Zinn and Barry Talkington; Monongahela Power, Bill Arnett and
Steve Berman; Hope Gas Co., Jeff Marks and Joyce Reed; B. and O. Railroad, Ricky
Pekar; Clarksburg News, Frankie Wiseman; Robinson Grand, Butch Welling; US Post
Office, Frank Fragomene, Raymond Carter, Kay Linger, Josephine Haught, Judy
Cline, Carole Whaley; WBOY-TV, David Martino, Gigi Selby; WHAR, Danny Wheeler;
and J. C. Penny Co., David Ware and David
Wilfong.
The Jaycees also conducted a talent
show on the stage of the Robinson Grand Theater with two contestants from each
of the five schools participating in the project.
Youth Government and Youth Management Day was determined a tremendous success by Ronald Watkins and William Singleton, co-chairmen of Youth Week, an annual project of the Clarksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Tri-Hi-Y Girls Hold Banquet,
Hear Talk: The second annual Tri-Hi-Y Mother-Daughter Banquet
was held March 28, at 6:00 PM in the First Methodist Church, with Gigi Selby,
president in charge.
Skits written by the girls were
presented by Barbara Birshtein, Carol Custer, Linda White, Jane Davis, Mimi
Hodges, Linda Bush, Tootie Weaver, Betsy Dillmore, Martha Norman, Rae Varner,
Sharon Conwell, Dianne Moffet, and Jo Haught.
Door prizes were
awarded.
On Monday, April 9, the Reverend
Raymond Rockwell of the Clarksburg Baptist Church spoke to the Tri-Hi-Y
group. Reverend Rockwell gave a
brief talk on how religion has affected his daily life. He then answered any questions from the
girls. It was announced that the
girls would attend the Jewish Synagogue, Friday, April
23.
MEMOIRS Goes to
Press: The 1962 edition of “Memoirs”, Washington Irving’s
yearbook, is now in the process of being printed by the Charleston Printing
Company. According to plans,
yearbooks should be distributed the last of
May.
Public
Affection: This editorial does not represent the biased opinion
of the old maid’s society or the prudish sentiment of just a few individuals,
but rather the consensus of opinion of the entire student body.
We realize that your high school
years begin some of your most treasured romances. Dating is an essential part of growing
up, and high school is the right place for making and keeping friends. There is nothing wrong with a casual
display of affection between a boy and girl in public, but when it becomes more
than casual, it is time for high school students to check themselves and
cultivate a strong sense of self
respect.
Where does proper conduct in the
halls begin and end? When a boy and
girl become an exhibition instead of two enjoying each other’s company. We leave this problem in your
hands. It is up to you as young
adults to begin to take mature pride in these
matters.
April is Teaching Career
Month: Teaching Career Month was first observed in April 1958 to
focus the nation’s attention on the importance of the teacher in our country’s
future. Teaching Career Month has
six objectives:
1. To
raise the prestige of teaching as a profession among students, teachers,
parents, and the entire community.
2. To
encourage larger numbers of qualified youngsters to become
teachers.
3. To
influence more good teachers to remain in the
profession.
4. To
inspire teachers to speak up for their profession and encourage others to become
teachers.
5. To
educate parents on the tremendous opportunities and rewards the teaching
profession offers their children.
6. To
show that, for our country’s survival, teaching must be the pre-eminent
profession in American life.
Mother Goose is Back
Again: “Hickory-dickory-dock the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck 3:30. The students left in a hurry.
Hickory-dickory-dock.
Are you one of those students who
counts the minutes and seconds until 3:30 and freedom to go home and relax? If you are, this rhyme applies to
you. How do you expect to learn
anything, except maybe to tell time, if your eyes and ears are fixed on your
watch. A “clock-watcher” is
annoying to his teacher. It wouldn’t hurt you to listen attentively until the
bell has rung and you have been dismissed.
You might be surprised how interesting a class can be and just how
uninteresting a watch, even with a mouse on it, can
be.
Term Papers:
“Oh, you just don’t understand what I’ve been going through these last few
weeks. Mr. Johnson assigned a term
paper, and I’m going nuts trying to write it and keep my other grades up at the
same time.”
Surely we have all heard these very
words spoken by the juniors and seniors at Washington Irving High School during
the months of March and April. Too
many students waste their time groaning about the assignment when they could be
doing their research work. The most
time-consuming part of a term paper is the research. This research is not difficult, but any
student who wishes to have a successful term paper will do his research early so
that he will have plenty of time for correcting, revising, and
footnoting.
One of the rewards of a good term
paper is that when you have turned in your finished paper, you feel a great
satisfaction in knowing that you have accomplished what you set out to
do.
Make the Most of the Last
Six Weeks: What do the chirping birds, green grass, and bright
sunshine bring to mind? Of course
everyone knows the answer – Spring!
And what are your first thoughts when spring has sprung? You’re right again. School will soon be
out!
Yes, another school year is almost
finished, and naturally everyone is eager to begin summer vacation. But don’t get carried away by the nice
weather. Keep your school work up
to par! Don’t neglect your
studies! You can budget your time
so that you can get your lessons and enjoy the
weather.
Whether or not you’ve measured up to
your capabilities this year, make the best of the last six weeks. True, it’s been a long, hard year, but
don’t quit yet. Let’s see some good
grades at the end of school!
Why Must We Miss
School?: Why don’t you stop wasting your money? Yes, that means YOU! Perhaps you’re wondering what this is
all about – so let’s get down to the point. When you miss one day of school, $1.32
is wasted. That is the amount
required to send one high school student to school for one day in Harrison
County. That figure includes
electricity and other utilities, teachers’ salaries, janitors’ services,
etc. Maybe $1.32 doesn’t seem like
very much, but let’s look into this a little further. During the month of March, there were
767 ½ days’ absence in Washington Irving.
When that number is multiplied by $1.32, it is found that WI students
wasted $1,013.10 during only one month.
That’s quite a large amount of money – especially when much of it is just
wasted needlessly.
How many days of school have you
missed recently? Multiply that
number by $1.32 and you have wasted that much money. Perhaps you have a justifiable excuse
for being absent. But many times,
students miss school simply because they don’t want to come. The money is being spent on you, so why
not let it do you some good? Come
on – keep that attendance record
good!
Lest We
Forget…: Easter means many things to many people. It may mean nothing more than a four-day
weekend to some of us. To others,
it may mean the day we must go to church.
To still others, Easter is merely a good excuse to buy new clothes or to
over-indulge in candy. Many of us
have selfishly forgotten to remember the true meaning of Easter. On this day, Christ, who suffered and
died for us, rose from the dead.
His resurrection opened to us the gate of eternal life. Because He lives, we may live
also.
In remembering Christ’s
resurrection, we must also remember why He died. Christ died to save sinners. He
died to save those people who commit petty and “accepted” sins, as well as those
who murder and steal.
On this Easter Sunday, let our souls awaken to consciousness of new
life. Let us
worship in spirit and in truth. Let us remember the true meaning of
Easter.
Games on the
Lawn: It takes a long time to grow grass on a terraced
lawn. Why
destroy it in about a month by playing foolish games on it? If you must play
games, we have front steps that would be very satisfactory. When you become a
Junior or Senior, you should be old enough to set a good example for the younger
underclassmen.
Are you setting a good example for them?
Wesley Chorale Makes Song
Tour: The Wesley Chorale of the First Methodist Church made a
3-day tour to four cities in this state. Leaving April 6, by bus, the Choral appeared
in Methodist Churches at Sutton, Vienna, and Salem and for the Goodwill
Industries in Charleston. While in Charleston, the group toured the
Capitol, had an interview with Attorney-General C. Donald Robertson in his
office in the Capitol, and visited the capitol museum.
The Wesley Chorale
is composed of high school students under the direction of Harry Jantzen, choir
director at the First Methodist Church. Members are sopranos: Nancy Byard, Ann Cole,
Susan Courtney, Kathy Hyman, Mary Keller, Martha Norman, Sue Robinson, Maxine
Smyth, and Rae Ann Varner; Altos: Ruth Dennison, Jennie Heston, Linda Holden,
Sharon Preston, Linda Rogers, and Gigi Selby; Tenors: Bill Arnett, John
Harpold, John Knicely, and Barry Talkington; Baritones: Bruce Walker, Eddie
Evans, Richard George, Chuck Holden, David Kehoe, Jack McWhorter, Jim Rogers,
and Mike Vernon.
Organist for the
choir is Steve Snyder, and soloists are Ruth Dennison and Jack McWhorter.
Lowndes Hill is Site of
Service: Again this year, the United Christian Youth Movement is
planning to sponsor an Easter Sunrise Service at Lowndes Hill Park. The message will be
given by David Brown, and special music has been planned for the 6:00 AM
service. If
the weather is inclement, the service will be held at the First Methodist
Church.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the service.
Horoscope:
Aries – March 21 to April 19 – Promote romance. You live only once. Taurus – April 20
to May 20 – Don’t lend or borrow. This includes anything but homework. Gemini – May 21 to
June 20 – Be sensible. You can’t wear Bermudas to English class –
Kipling would never approve. Cancer – June 21 to July 22 – Be extra good.
Remember – the Easter bunny is coming!
Leo – July 23 to
August 22 – Be thrifty. Insist that the Prom be Dutch treat. Virgo – August 23
to Sept 22 – Decide important things – for example whether or not to wear your
new outfit with “him” this weekend. Libra – Sept 23 to Oct 22 – You have chosen
to be the first person to go to the moon. Wave as you pass over WI. Scorpio – Oct 23 to
Nov 21 – The day favors association with others. Try going to class.
Saggitarius – Nov
22 to Dec 21 – Shun confusion. Stay out of the halls at noon. Capricorn – Dec 22
to Jan 19 – All people born between these dates put out extra-big Easter
baskets.
You’re not going to make a haul. Aquarius – Jan 20 to Feb 18 – Conciliate
differences.
Apologize to your dog for not using DASH. Pisces – Feb 9 to March 20 – Mingle with
loved ones.
All right, so nobody loves you – mingle anyway.
Arbor Day:
Arbor Day is an annual tree-planting day in most states of the United States,
sometimes as a legal holiday, to assist in foresting or reforesting scantily
wooded areas or in shading or beautifying towns. It is generally celebrated in connection with
the public schools to impress children with the importance of conservation.
The date varies
with the climate.
For instance, in most northern states, Arbor Day is held in April or
early in May; in West Virginia the day is often observed both in the spring and
the fall.
The Arbor Day
movement began in the 19th century when a number
of public-spirited persons, alarmed by the rapid deforestation of many sections
of the United States, urged that trees be planted systematically. West
Virginia observed the day first in 1883. Within five years, 26 more states and
territories had adopted the observance, and now the day is generally
observed.
Easter
Baskets: Well, we are over half-way through April and the little
Easter bunny is going to be hopping around pretty soon. We must all
remember to hang up our little stockings. Oops, excuse me, stockings are for Santa
Claus, aren’t they?
Well, anyway, we mustn’t forget to be good boys and girls, or the Easter
bunny won’t bring us our baskets.
Gee, isn’t it fun
to look for our baskets? Let’s see now, last year the bunny hid my
basket behind the bed, so it couldn’t be there this time. Run
downstairs!
Behind the sofa? Oh, gee, it isn’t there. Maybe it’s under
the table.
Needless to say, it isn’t. Do you know where I finally found my
basket? It was
under my bed all the time – Oh how pretty! My basket is adorable because it’s covered
with lovely lavender paper and tied with a big blue bow.
Oh, I’m
sorry. I know
you want to see what your basket looks like. Well, don’t let me keep you. Gosh, I hope
that little bunny keeps coming.
Got Your Easter
Bonnet?: “Who’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter
parade,” sing many WI high school girls as they plan their new Easter
outfits. From
the general outlook on young ladies’ fashions, it seems that styles this year
will be quite chic and lovely. For instance, the favorite among young women
is the “Jackie Kennedy” look. This remark brings to mind simply styled
suits and coats, small pill box hats, and low heeled shoes.
Of course, not
everyone practices the “monkey see – monkey do” adage, for there are still many
girls who are quite independent in their manner of dress. These girls choose
outfits and accessories from many styles and group them together, making, most
often, a handsome outfit.
Colored
Shoes: One of the year’s newest creations is colored
patent leather shoes.
Women, today, are not restricted to using black alone, but may choose
from a variety of colors such as white, blue, green, brown, and red. Fabric-covered
shoes to match dresses and coats are also popular among the feminine sex.
To complete and
complement the spring outfit, Easter bonnets are all the rage. There are numerous
kinds to choose from; however, the “flower garden” bonnets, or the hat covered
with tons of artificial flowers, are the greatest in demand. The pill box,
mentioned before, is especially popular. There are still other kinds ranging from the
large-brimmed sun bonnet and small sailor hat to the unusual hat band and
veil. Most of
these hats are made from straw, another recreated fad in the fashion world.
PhysEd Girls Enjoy
Games: Recreation nights supervised by the women
physical education teachers of Harrison County have a three-fold purpose: to foster good
school relations, to get the girls in physical education classes acquainted with
other girls, and to have a general good time.
The first
recreation night was a swimming party held here at WI. Notre Dame was the
scene for a night of volley ball, badminton, relays, basketball, tumbling, and
bowling. The
latest recreation night was a basketball game held at Victory High School on
April 18.
Washington Irving
physical education girls, under the direction of Mrs. Clevenger, have played
various other games, not under the recreation night program. First, they were
hostesses to Victory physical education girls in a game of basketball. It was a slow game
– 2 7 to 25 – in Victory’s favor. The home girls have also played at
Lumberport, losing 54 to 48. Their latest game was at Victory, with
Victory winning once again with a score of 41 to 33.
Aside from playing
basketball, Mrs. Clevenger and her girls have also attended other sports
activities. On
March 30 the attended the Dolphin show at Morgantown, presented by West Virginia
University students, and on April 12 they attended the Sports Carnival at
Parkersburg.
They went by chartered bus along with twelve girls from Victory and
twelve girls from Central Junior High. Their only future plan thus far is a
basketball game with Lumberport to be played here.
The
Hallwalker: Some seniors haven’t recovered from term
papers they did on deadline weekend. No-Doze won’t help blood-shot eyes,
Seniors.
We hear that
Senior Assembly program is going to be a Broadway production, complete with
costumes. How
about it, Mr. Frederick?
During and between
classes the warm weather sends several hungry students running to the store for
candy bars and pepperoni rolls.
The Juniors have
let it slip that prom plans this year are REALLY BIG. Come on, boys, just
pick out your favorite girl and ask her.
What senior girl
finally got the ring she wanted, even if it wasn’t a sparkler?
A common question
these days has been – “How many footnotes did you have in your term paper?”
You can tell
spring is here.
The boys have been playing marbles and various other games on the school
lawn.
Lately, Mr.
Frederick has been running around in the halls calling practices. Practices for
what?
What senior girl
is wild about Elden?
Who is Elden anyway?
We hear Sam Ellis
shot one of his hamsters! What’s wrong Sam; did it bite you?
We’re
congratulating ourselves. Remember those two seniors with their heads
in clouds?
They’re going steady?
What senior boy
was caught napping on the front steps one morning after he had arrived at school
an hour and a half early? Well, Bob!
Anyone missing any
fir trees might find them planted on the WI front lawn. Steve, Sam, and
Frank went tree hunting for the Tree Club.
What senior girl
had hair with the elastic look? It actually stretched!
LAST WORDS of Nancy
Byard: When I die, bury me deep, with a little blue
Volkswagen at my feet. Place a marble stand above my head to tell
everyone for sure that I am dead.
I regretted to
leave, but I had no choice. You see, One above has a louder voice. He said, “Look,
kid, you gotta go, ‘Cause drivers in heaven are running low.
There has been a
strike in old plant six and we need someone to push those sticks. We need someone who
likes to wear jeans, for no longer are we guarded by the US Marines.
After these words
to me he had sent, I knew I must write my will and testament. So, I hereby
bequeath to President John a gavel from which all the wood is gone.
And Josie, my best
friend, to her I will leave a trip to Oral Lake with her best friend Steve. A little red stop
sign will go to Jean Ann to help hold off Martin, if she can.
And Mimi and her
fire engine surely will need a policeman named Johnny to hold down her
speed.
To Kitty and Bill
I give all my love to see how they use it as I watch from above.
To Barry T. a
flashlight goes, an underwater one to help him in his night-time swims to see
without sun.
To my other
friends not mentioned here, it’s not because you are les dear, but rather for
the simple fact that for rhyme and scheme, I’ve lost the knack.
When my time
comes, as it soon will, nothing will save me – neither knife nor pill. Yet, I won’t be
sorry, but rather glad when I remember my friends and the good times we’ve
had.
Dave Kuhl Chosen WI Boy of
Month: David Bruce Kuhl has been selected as the
Kiwanis Club Boy of the Month of April. Dave, a senior, has been given a tentative
appointment to the US Air Force Academy at Denver, Colorado, through Congressman
Cleveland M. Bailey.
In WI, Dave is a
member of Athena, Hi-Y, and French Club, and is student trainer of the football,
cross-country, and track teams. He is vice-president of the Chess Club.
Dave was a member
of the Boy Scouts of America for several years, attaining the rank of Star Scout
and holding the position of Senior Patrol Leader. He was also president of his 4-H group. Presently he heads
his local Methodist Youth Fellowship, is vice-president of the Cokesbury
Sub-District MYF, and is past Citizenship Chairman of the Clarksburg United
Christian Youth Movement.
Fashion Fads at
WI:
The shortening of skirts, which is the greatest fad since the hula-hoop,
has caused the American girl to spend more and more time with thread in hand,
and the girls at Washington Irving are no exception.
Another fad with
girls is the big, big, bulky sweater, which is often borrowed from a
boyfriend.
Traditionally worn with the sweaters are loafers and bobby socks.
Jewelry – lots of
dangles and sparkles – adorns the neck and wrists of all the girls, and bows of
different sizes and colors peep out from the back and sides of hair.
The most popular
fashion fad of all, which has affected girls and boys alike, is that of tennis
shoes. They
are worn on all occasions, with or without socks, and in summer or winter. Once in a while,
wandering down the halls of WI, will be seen a girl, wearing a plain dress and a
pair of flats, but very few can resist the fashion fads.
Fitness Test to be
Repeated: Gym instructor, Mr. Spadafore, reports that
all the fellows in his classes are going to try to improve their records from
the first of the year in the physical fitness test which he is now giving again
and that the stop watch shows that most boys have been able to improve their
stamina and speed in the running events.
Seniors Take Class Meet: In WI’s
annual class meet, the seniors took first place with 134 ½ points. The juniors were
second with 84 ½; the sophomores third, with 68; and the freshmen last, with
17.
The winners of the
events and their time or distance were:
Shot put – Embry,
senior, 43 ft 5 ½ in
Discus – Embry,
senior, 114 ft 9 in
Broad Jump –
Corder, sophomore, 19 ft 2 in
High Jump –
Martin, senior, 5 ft 5 in
Pole Vault –
Sutter, sophomore, 8 ft 2 in
Low Hurdles –
Lewis, junior, 23.4
High Hurdles –
Lewis, junior, 17.8
100 Yard Dash –
Grose, senior, 11.7
220 Yard Dash –
Grose, senior, 25.6
440 Yard Run –
Yoho, senior, 57.2
880 Yard Run –
Aspy, senior, 2:16.5
Mile Run –
Shaeffer, senior, 5:14
440 Yard Relay –
Seniors, 1:47.6
Mile Relay –
Seniors, 4:04
2 Mile Relay –
Seniors, 9:15.6
Roundballers Have Annual
Banquet: WI’s annual basketball banquet was held March
20 at the Stealey Methodist Church as the basketball season was brought to an
official close.
After the Reverend Kenny Moore led the coaches, players, and their
families in prayer, the dinner, which consisted of mashed potatoes, green beans,
beef, hot rolls, and Jello, was served.
Following the
dinner, Coaches Moore and Castellana, Mr. Cubbon, and outgoing captain, Bill
Spears, offered remarks on the past season and prospects for the next. Acting as team
spokesman, Captain Bill Spears presented Coach Moore with a leather travel case
as a token of the team’s appreciation for his work this year. During the evening,
selection of Joe Lewis and Bob Combs as co-captains for ’62-’63 was
announced.
Two
Seasons: This is the weather the robins choose, and so
do I; when
jonquils sparkle with morning dews and sparrows fly;
And the little
brown thrush builds his nest and lilies spring forth in yellow dress; and the
student dreams of summer and rest, and so do I.
This is the
weather the squirrel shuns, and so do I; when pines, bowed down with soft, white
snow, ignore the sky; and mighty winds whistle through stately trees;
And brooks and
ponds all over freeze, and the weary students cough and sneeze, and so do I. –
Sharon Linn
Inspiration: Now is a glorious
time of year, we all agree; it’s spring, and songbirds we can hear in every
tree;
The sun sends down
each happy ray to brighten up a dismal day, and folks can hear each other say,
“I’m glad spring’s finally here to stay.”
We’re all
aglee. So
tranquil is the forest glade, we all agree this picture calm will never fade
from memory.
While joyful
sounds o’er meadows ring, and colorful sights the flowers bring, our lofty
thoughts are on the wing. Oh! So wonderful is spring! We all agree! –
Maunalea Weekley
An Easter
Poem:
Easter – A glorious dawn of dew-studded grasses sparkling beneath a
morning star.
A lovely daffodil of purest gold nodding in the shining sun.
A bird’s song of
sweet delight floating through a cloudless sky. A little boy of four or five playing in his
Sunday best.
A church choir of
melodic voices singing with joyful gladness. A wondrous feeling of release and hope
surging within each Christian soul.
Easter, a
triumphant day of holy remembrance symbolizing Christ’s resurrection. – Pat
Hoblitzell
“This World of Today”: I’ve often heard
some people say, “The state this world is in today!” As though they had
no part in all, in whether it would rise or fall.
Of all the world
they’re but a dot, so thus believe they matter not. But just sit back
and talk for aye about the crisis of today.
And too they state
how things should be, as if they think you ought to see .
They really don’t
care either way, but continue, “The state this world is in today!” – Eleanor
Wiseman
French
Club:
WI’s French Club is planning a banquet Saturday evening, May 12, at the
Episcopal Parish House. The meal is to be an elaborate one, with each
member to bring a “French” covered dish. Barry Talkington, president of the club,
announced that Miss Tiennebrunne and six committees are responsible for the
banquet plans.
The committee chairmen are Gigi Selby, Kitchen Committee; Bill Meck,
Serving Committee; Annette Shaffer, Decorating Committee; Carole Whaley,
Clean-Up Committee; and Steve Snyder, Entertaining Committee.
The menu will
consist of ham, boullets, leg ‘o lamb, glazed carrots, potato soufflé, haricots
verts (green beans), broccoli with hollandaise sauce, salad, éclair au choclat,
and café au lait.
Entertainment will follow dinner.
Jewish to Celebrate Festival
of Freedom: On April 19, the Jewish people throughout the
world will celebrate the holiday of Passover, the great Festival of Freedom,
commemorating the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, the land of bondage, as
related in the Bible in the book of Exodus.
Each year in every
Jewish home the story of the Passover is retold at the Passover diner, or Seder,
on the first two night of the Holiday. The Seder service is truly fascinating,
symbolic, and meaningful. During the Passover dinner, the bitter herbs
that are served remind the Jews of the bitter years of servitude and oppression;
the “choroseth” (mixture of apples, nuts, and wine) reminds them of the mortar
which the Israelites used to cement the endless bricks when they were forced to
build the Pharaoh’s edifices; and the “matzoh” (unleavened bread) reminds them
of the bread of affliction which the Israelites baked hurriedly at their
departure.
The roasted lamb
reminds them of the Paschal sacrifice; the four goblets of wine remind them of
the four expressions of redemption from slavery mentioned in the Bible; the Club
of Elijah reminds them of the redemption which will be ushered in when Elijah
returns to announce the coming of the Messiah; and the feast and the psalms
remind them that Passover is a festive and joyous occasion – a Festival of
Freedom.
Speech Classes Organize
Clubs: Nominations, elections, motions, old
business, new business – these are some of the terms with which Miss Bauer’s
speech students have become familiar during the past six weeks. In the study of a
unit on club organization and parliamentary procedure, each speech class
organized a club.
The first period
class, “Speech Club”, has its purpose to study parliamentary procedure. Leaders of the club
are president, John Harpold; vice-president, Jim Pulice; and secretary, Nancy
Byard. That the club is well on its way is shown by the business at hand. Albert Hoffman
moved that the club invite Colonel John Glenn to become an honorary member. Since the motion
carried, Albert was assigned to write the invitation, explaining the purpose of
the club.
Since the
fourth-period speech class couldn’t seem to agree on one club, members divided
into two groups and organized two separate clubs.
A few open-minded,
public-spirited students formed a club called “The Fire Prevention Club” with
objectives being to remove fire hazards and to encourage community citizens to
be more aware of the dangers of fire.
A group of
extremists in that class, however, could not be quite so general. They formed a club
known as the “Future Embalmers of America”. It’s purpose – to find out about advancements
that have been made in the field of embalming!
Both clubs drew up
constitutions and elected officers. Officers of the “Fire Prevention Club” were
Jim Hovey, president; Ladonne McWilliams, vice-president; Nancy O’Brien,
secretary; Sandra Wallace, treasurer; Maunalea Weekley, custodian; and Tom
Thorn, song leader.
Serving as officers for the “Future Embalmers” are Paul Embry, Brian
Dennison, Emily Rokisky, Eddie Lang, and Clarence Grose
SENIOR
NEWS:
Practicing for the Senior Chapel program seems to be the one activity all
Seniors have been participating in lately. The aim of the class sponsors, Mr. Frederick
and Miss Kishbaugh, is to have every Senior take part in the program
Lenten Retreat Held at
Mill: The
annual Lenten Retreat, sponsored by the United Christian Youth Movement of
Clarksburg, was held at Jackson’s Mill the weekend of March 31 – April 1.
The retreat
attempted to explain to the youth the relationship between life and
religion.
Carrying out this theme, the Reverend Victor Fogelin, assistant misister
of the First Presbyterian Chruch, spoke on the Living God. Dr. Lynwood Zinn, a
Clarksburg physician, talked of the relation between health and religion, and
Miss Margaret Sawin, a faculty member at Alderson Broaddus College at Philippi,
spoke on vocation and religion.
On Saturday night,
after a recreation period, communion was held. Following communion, everyone went to his
cabin and observed a period of silence. Sunday morning, Sunday School and church were
held. The
Reverend Raymond Rockwell, assistant minister of the Clarksburg Baptist Church
and pastor counselor of the Lenten Retreat, delivered the sermon.
GUESS
WHO?:
Carefree steps have carried him through these halls for four long
years. In
these four years we have never seen him moody, unfriendly, or without a ready
grin. On a
typical Monday morning he can be seen ambling toward first-period speech class
wearing tennis shoes, sweat shirt, and his prize pair of lavender socks.
After speech class
he casually strolls to room 214 and begins at once to bring life and gaiety to the Social
Science class.
As quietly as possible he manages to play the scholar in Miss Bailey’s
Modern Literature class during third period.
Fourth period you
can find him on his best behavior in Mr. Gudekunst’s study hall – unless he
manages to finagle his way into the library. During fifth period he puts his mathematical
genius to work in Mrs. Robinson’s General Business class. Sometimes 6th period is a matter of choice.
When the final
bell rings he is the first one out the building.
Oh well – what care he for books and such? He would rather have some fun.
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