Extracurricular Activities at Marlinton High School in 1957

 

The sources, specifically yearbooks from Marlinton High School, offer insights into the various activities that were a part of student life in 1957. The yearbooks primarily showcase activities from the graduating classes of nearby years. Using this information, we can get a feel for what activities may have been popular at the time.

• Academics: The National Honor Society, established in 1949 at Marlinton High School, inducted new members annually in a candlelight ceremony. The sources do not explicitly confirm if this ceremony occurred in 1957, but given the established tradition, it was likely a prominent event.

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  Music: The school had a chorus and a band. These groups participated in events such as the Christmas Program and the Spring Concert. The band also performed at football and basketball games, entertained at halftime, and participated in parades like the Labor Day Parade and the Keep West Virginia Clean-Up Day Parade.

  • There was also a dance band, which played for various school functions.

• Drama: The junior and senior classes traditionally put on plays. While the titles of these plays from 1957 are not specified in the sources, the yearbooks from 1961 and 1959 do list play titles, showcasing the continuation of this tradition.

• Clubs: There were a variety of clubs offered at Marlinton High School, including:

  • 4-H Club: Focused on hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, home economics, and community development.
  • F.F.A. (Future Farmers of America): Provided leadership and career development opportunities for students interested in agriculture.
  • F.H.A. (Future Homemakers of America): Aimed at developing skills in home economics, leadership, and community service.
  • Library Club.

• Student Government: Each class elected officers, including a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. These officers likely played a role in organizing class activities and representing their classmates in school affairs.

• Sports: Marlinton High School had a football and a basketball team. The sources mention football and basketball games, and specifically note the 1960 football team, which was coached by Mr. Friel and finished with a respectable record despite a lack of experienced players.

• Publications: Students produced a yearbook called the "Marlintonian".

• Social Events: Dances, including the junior-senior banquet and prom, were likely popular social events for students.

• Christian Youth Week: This was a week-long event that focused on religious activities and community service.

While the sources do not provide a detailed account of specific events and activities that took place at Marlinton High School in 1957, they do paint a picture of a vibrant and active school community. Students were engaged in a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and social activities that likely contributed to their overall high school experience.