1982-83 PCHS

 

Warrior Spirit: A Year of Tradition and Transformation at Pocahontas County High

DUNMORE, WV — As the 1982-83 academic year unfolds, Pocahontas County High School (PCHS) is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 13 years since the consolidation of three area schools. While much of the daily routine remains a familiar landscape of hall socializing and gym gatherings, the "Warrior" community is currently balancing long-held traditions with a string of fresh achievements.

A Legacy of Hard Work

The 1983 edition of the school’s yearbook, The Wind Cries Warrior, reflects on over a decade of effort to build a unified institution. Administrators note that the last 13 years have required significant "hard work, money, time, effort, and hope" to establish the school's current foundation.

Despite the "rat race" of a busy schedule, students find their own ways to manage the pressure. Junior Gary Rose finds solace in the library, while varsity cheerleaders push through grueling evening practices after a full day of classes.

Vocational and Academic Excellence

This year has proven to be a banner year for student achievement across diverse fields:

• Athletics: For the first time in school history, PCHS hosted the basketball regional tournaments.

• State Recognition: The school boasts a state speech winner and a national photography winner.

• STEM Success: An electronics student earned a full scholarship to Penn Tech after an impressive statewide performance.

• Global Ambassadors: The PCHS band traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, serving as a host band at the 1982 World’s Fair.

Vocational education remains a cornerstone of the curriculum, with seniors like Duwayne Sharp and Arnold Nelson gaining hands-on experience by installing pipes in the welding room.

Life on Campus: Love and Discipline

Principal Kenneth Vance has had a busy term managing the social dynamics of the student body. This year, school leadership found it necessary to implement a "six-inch rule" to curb excessive public displays of affection. Students caught closer than the mandated distance were sent to the office, with parents called in for more serious infractions.

The yearbook also captures the raw "body language" of the classroom, from the intense interest of students like Larry Cutlip to the classic classroom antics of Pete Hatfield. Beyond the classroom, seniors like John Nicely contribute to the school's upkeep by assisting with maintenance during their free periods.

Community Support

The 1982-83 year also saw a new addition to the campus landscape: a marble sign donated by the Student Council. Seniors Tony Sharp and Chris Phillips were recently seen inspecting the new installation, which serves as a permanent symbol of the "Warrior Life Style"—one defined by regional competition, weekend work at local businesses like Snowshoe and Foodland, and a deep-seated pride in their rural roots.

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Would you like me to compile a full list of the students and faculty mentioned in these 1983 records?

 

Based on the 1983 yearbook records for Pocahontas County High School, here is the list of students, faculty, and staff mentioned in the documents:

Faculty and Staff

• Mr. Kenneth Vance: Principal.

• Mrs. Grace Wigal: Teacher, pictured discussing lesson plans in the lounge.

• Mrs. Jane Beverage: Teacher, pictured discussing lesson plans in the lounge.

• Mr. Glen Wade: Staff/Faculty, pictured assisting an injured student.

Students

• Joe Arbogast: Freshman, who suffered a shoulder injury during P.E..

• Tena Beale: Student, traveled to the 1982 World's Fair.

• Jessee Buchanan: Student.

• Wally Burgess: Sophomore.

• Mike Cook: Senior, pictured at a Sadie Hawkins Day event.

• Larry Cutlip: Student.

• Rick Dunbrack: Student, pictured assisting an injured student.

• Donna Friel: Student, nicknamed "Tennessee," traveled to the World's Fair.

• Deanna Grimes: Student, traveled to the World's Fair.

• Donna Gum: Student, traveled to the World's Fair.

• Pete Hatfield: Student, described as a "class clown".

• David Liptak: Senior, pictured during an interview.

• Donna Mace: Sophomore, pictured during an interview.

• Donald McPaters: Student.

• Arnold Nelson: Senior, vocational student (welding).

• John Nicely: Senior, pictured helping keep the school tidy.

• Chris Phillips: Senior, pictured at the new marble school sign.

• Terri Rexrode: Office aide.

• Gary Rose: Junior, pictured in the library.

• Duwayne Sharp: Senior, vocational student (welding).

• Tony Sharp: Senior, pictured at the new marble school sign.

• April Shinaberry: Junior, pictured studying in the library.

• Melissa Shinaberry: Student, traveled to the World's Fair.

• Robbie Waugh: Office aide.

Would you like me to focus on a specific group, such as the vocational students or the athletes mentioned in these pages?