The Class of 1988's "Most Popular" students can't escape the popularity even with their sunglasses on. Shown are Greg Salfia, left, and Shannon Mazzie as they are mobbed outside.

West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall, right is shown being sworn into office by Newt Gingrich in this U.S. House of Representatives Office of Photography photo courtesy of the West Virginia & Regional History Center. The photo was taken Jan. 1, 1997.

 

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.