Time Travel: Pair of BHS Teachers from Decades Ago and Jerry West and His East Bank 1950s Teammates
By Dick Duez on July 02, 2023 from History Blog
The exact date of this photo is unknown, but it is showing a pair of Bridgeport educators. Although not 100 percent certain, the woman to the right of the photo is believed to to Beulah Wycoff or Wyckoff who was a history teacher at the high school. As for the teacher on the left, itis not definitive. It is thought it could be a Miss Bober, Miss White, or even Miss Talkington. If anyone has a definitive answer, please put in the comment section below.
This photo, from the West Virginia & Regional History Center, shows Jerry West, sitting far left, with the rest of his prep teammates that were part of the East Bank High School team in the mid-1950s. West is arguably the most famous athlete in West Virginia's history.
Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. , the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dickdo@citynet.net.
It is Mrs. Wyckoff. It is not Sandy Talkington, I think it is Mrs. Bober.
Posted by Susan Goodwin
Jul. 02, 2023 at 2:47 PM EST
Leave a Comment
Log in or create an account to post a comment.