The parkersburg high school high school parkersburg. A century ago, parkersburg high school rose from a soggy field along dudley avenue to become one of the largest and most successful schools in west virginia. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from follansbee high schoolin follansbee, west virginia. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo. The kanawha county textbook controversy was a violent school control struggle in the 20th century united states. Parkersburg high school, parkersburg, west virginia. A lot of talk on our staff has surrounded this topic. Find high school friends using our parkersburg, west virginia wv alumni listings by last name that includes class year and contact info.
The primary coordinates for daybrook high school historical places it. Since this time, phs has been one of the most respected football programs not only in west virginia but also in the united states. The site features primary and secondary source documents, photographs, and databases. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo creek disasters, and more. A reading exercise based on a history of integration in west virginia from mountaineer education. View seldom seen of parkersburg high school 7th street 1909.
Jun 16, 2017 be a part of parkersburg high school history. We were one of thirty schools recognized and the only one in west virginia. Lessons west virginia division of culture and history. Parkersburg high schoolwashington avenue historic district. A listing of all the schools in preston county, wv with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. A history for beginners by williams, john alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Stream sports and activities from parkersburg high school in parkersburg, wv, both live and on demand. Parkersburg high school parhischan yearbook parkersburg. It has 1,689 students in grades 912 with a studentteacher ratio of 17 to 1. Alderson high school majorettes lead band in parade, lewisburg. Parkersburg high school parhischan yearbook parkersburg, wv, class of 1969, page 146 of 286 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. An anthology and the author of life, work, and rebellion in the coal fields. Portions of the content on this web page were adapted from a copy of the original nomination document. Photograph, sutton high school, braxton county, circa 1930. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Clipping contains the photo of the school in 1911 as well as an article about the history of frozen camp school written by a local resident. People who voted on this list 72 jason 1848 books 507 friends.
Parkersburg catholic high school in parkersburg, wv niche. Daybrook high school historical is a cultural feature school in monongalia county. First, there were only two high schools in the county, phs and one that served a small, rather underpopulated region in the northern part of wood county, williamstown high school. This was the first year the man high school yearbook was published. Parkersburg high school located in parkersburg, west virginia wv. High school sports contributed to the citys reputation, with a lengthy. Parkersburg high school parkersburg, west virginia wv. Parkersburg high school is a public school located in parkersburg, wv. Football began at phs before the turn of the 20th century. Wood county is a great place to live and a great place to go to school.
Be a part of parkersburg high school history west virginia. Phs 100 a pictorial history of the centennial of the. If the words are found, youll see a list showing the books or microfilm that includes the keywords. We were named a high school that was a national pacesetter school by the southern regional education board. Sign guest book james allen sign guest book frederick baker. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Learn more about the history, the events, the people and counties of west virginia with our west virginia books series at arcadia publishing. Jeff hollis collection, west virginia state archives photograph, west virginia synodical school, madison, boone county. Archives and history has a new online exhibit on the woman suffrage. Parkersburg high school parkersburg, west virginia high.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. West virginia library commission the source for information, resources, and. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and. Students will identify the role of ethnic and racial minorities, women and children in west virginias history.
If you see your name among the parkersburg high school graduates, someone is looking for you. West virginia synodical school, madison, boone county. High school alumni in parkersburg, west virginia wv. Kevin barksdale marshall university and ken foneswolf west virginia university assembled this collection of essays, mostly from the journal they edit, west virginia history, to serve as a reader for courses on the mountain states history.
Jul 18, 2017 history of education in west virginia, a. I by no means am a book snob, but there some that leave me scratching my head. Parkersburg high school parkersburg, west virginia. Roane county, wv history book, 1989 roane county historical. Daybrook high school historical cultural feature school in monongalia county.
It was january 20, 1944, forty years ago that this group of draftees assembled on the ripley high school steps for their official picture before. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The west virginia town of harpers ferry was the site of john browns illfated 1859 raid on the federal armory there.
Youre holding the documented history of one of the first and most successful black schools in the united states of america that was established, funded, and. As of the 20182019 west virginia secondary school activity commissions high school classifications, the school has 1,739 students and the average classroom size is twentyfive. Clipping used with permission and published 3201991. Congress granted statehood to west virginia on june 20, 1863. The primary coordinates for daybrook high school historical places it within the wv 26521 zip code delivery area. I mean the list is supposed to be books we were assigned to read in school. W ood county is known for its friendly people, its history, and its favorable business and industrial climate. Photograph, kindergarten class, martinsburg, berkeley county. This past school year, parkersburg high school was named a west virginia school of excellence for the 21st century learning. Excellent history of nicholas county, wv, 1954 edition available in original hardback for those who love to have a great old book in their library. Parkersburg high school was one of the first high schools in the state of west virginia. Parkersburg high school is the 3rd largest public high school in west virginia and the 2,261st largest nationally. Phs 100 a pictorial history of the centennial of the parkersburg. The parkersburg high schoolwashington avenue historic district is significant for three reasons.
The school was founded in 1867, originally located in downtown parkersburg. At phs, our mission is to transform hearts and minds by promoting value and self. Schools west virginia division of culture and history. Parkersburg high school is one of these schools to have such a glory filled past. Corbin is the editor of the west virginia mine wars. North christian school parkersburg, west virginia wv. If you see your name among the follansbee high school graduates, someone is looking for you. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading. Parkersburg genealogy in wood county, wv usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 wood county 580 parkersburg 178. Parkersburg also took pride in education, with architecturally stunning primary and secondary schools and the building of a branch campus of west virginia university.
Parkersburg s first high school, called the washington school, was founded in the 1870s in a small frame building at the corner of seventh and green streets. Parkersburg christian school parkersburg, west virginia. North christian school located in parkersburg, west virginia wv. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. Daybrook high school historical in monongalia county, wv. Godbey states that the gay grade school was built the summer of 1925 and the beech flat school was built the summer of 1925 and the beech flat school and the forked run school students were combined into that school. The fact of the matter is that it would be incredibly hard to do a tournamentstyle competition to decide what team is the greatest ever. A story of education in west virginia, 18851957 by w. The first graduating class, in 1874, consisted of three studentsall girls. Morgan county west virginia school history hardcover 1987.
He received his phd in history from the university of maryland and lives in annapolis. The parkersburg high schoolwashington avenue historic district was listed on the national register of historic places in 1992. Shipped to your home phs 100 celebrates the 100 years of. Located on the ohio river, this community enjoys moderate climate and a yearlong calendar of recreational and cultural events. Parkersburgs first high school, called the washington school, was founded in the 1870s in a small frame building at the corner of seventh and green streets. At phs, our mission is to transform hearts and minds by promoting value and selfworth through kindness, compassion, mentorship.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Trent, who was the state superintendent of west virginia schools during the integration of the states schools. The parkersburg news and sentinel is commemorating the centennial of parkersburg high school on dudley avenue with a book denoting the last 100 years in photos, from its earliest days to contemporary times. This is a collection of vintage logan county, wv school photos. Store books phs 100 a pictorial history of the centennial of the. A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. Dec 19, 2012 school photos and yearbooks 16 comments photo galleries, uncategorized december 19, 2012 february 16, 2020 logan county wv photos, logan wv photos this is a collection of vintage logan county, wv school photos.
Use these sites to trace your family history, find lost relatives, and connect with the. In the 19181940 period parkersburg high school was the largest high school in west virginia. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape.
This native of parkersburg, west virginia took personal interest in a school that friends and family attended to document its history and significance in the book you possess today. The parkersburg high school high school parkersburg, west. The current building housing phs has a tudor style architecture with three stories. Parkersburg christian school located in parkersburg, west virginia wv. The parkersburg high school, parkersburg, west virginia. Parkersburg high school parhischan yearbook parkersburg, wv, class of 1959, page 168 of 236 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Among the courses offered were latin, german, physics, chemistry, algebra, english composition, and united states history. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4year college. School photos and yearbooks logan, wv history and nostalgia.
Albans historical society has printed thirteen local history books. Parkersburg catholic high school is a highly rated, private, catholic school located in parkersburg, wv. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from parkersburg high schoolin parkersburg, west virginia. Queries forums general discussion roane county, wv history book, 1989. If you see your name among the university high school graduates, someone is looking for you. I do have to say though that i am surprised by some on the list. Highway historical markers voyager online catalog search for books. It led to the largest protests ever in the history of kanawha county, west virginia, the shooting of one bystander. Parkersburg high school is a public high school of the wood county school district located in parkersburg, wv. Doug huff, one of wvs leading sports historians, left both schools in his book, history of sports in west virginia, so this author left them on this list as well.
West virginia history abebooks shop for books, art. Parkersburg high school phs is a secondary school located in parkersburg, west virginia, united states, that serves grades nine through twelve and is part of the wood county school district. Albans high school teacher mervin shirey, this was one of 7 historys he wrote. Parkersburg high school alumni from parkersburg, wv. High school alumni in parkersburg, west virginia wv last. West virginia high school football state championships and. Parkersburg high school parhischan yearbook 1985 parkersburg e yearbooks. Wv is pushing to condense the teaching of high school history to. History of education in west virginia, a parkersburg. West virginia all state orchestra high school performance. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from university high schoolin morgantown, west virginia. It has 156 students in grades 712 with a studentteacher ratio of 9 to 1. Open text document 7 kb open original scanned document 384 mb title. A history is widely considered one of the finest books ever written about our state.