State of West Virginia this Elementary School Diploma - certifies that Monnie E. Parsons has completed the course of study prescribed by the Bard of Education for the public schools. Awarded 24th day of may, 1920. Signed by: W.C. Casto, County Superintendent; Cecil Parsons, Teacher; M.D. Shockey, State Superintendent - top center picture of various objects, train, building, man.