Grafton High School - Re Echo Yearbook (Grafton, WV)

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Freshman Class History When we entered in September, 1044, we were one of the greenest of Freshman classes ever to grace the halls of High School. We quickly found the location of the boiler room and girls' Gym (being directed there by upperclassmen), and settled down to the routine of daily classes. Our new-found freedom was to be a joy forever to us. as compared to the comparative restrictions of Junior High and Grade school. Adapting ourselves to the strange world about us, we found it very pleasing to be a part of it. Never had we had so many school dances, parties, and athletic contests to take up our spare time as well as organizations that we joined. We elected for officers to guide us through the year the following: Helen Louise Outright. Doris Ann Harrison, and Fred Shafferman. in the positions of president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer respectively. As our entry in the Thespian-sponsored Contest Plays, we chose “Angel Child,” which was directed by Helen Harper. Peggy Hamner was judged the best actress. We have also distinguished ourselves in other lines ot endeavor, such as athletics, scholarship, and extracurricular activities. A large number of us have become members of the Band and Glee Clubs, and hold places on various athletic teams. We have blazed a trail t,iat wil) 1,0 difficult to surpass in our studies, and we hope to continue to keep up our fine record. t nr nty-eight

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1944-45 Calendar September 6 Sleepyheads rolled out early as school opened. 8 Bearcats opened football season. Ahem! Grafton 13—Bridgeport 38. 1 o One loss, one win. G.H.S. 7—Shinnston 0. 22 First road game. Don’t they know its impolite to treat guests like that? Grafton 0—R.W. 39. 29 Old rivals meet once more; we tried our best but G.H.S. 0—W.I. 19. .Juniors held first dance of the season. October 6 They came, they tried, they failed. Bearcats 12—Buckhannon 25. 12 “No, Lady. I’m working my way through college.” Junior magazine campaign opened. 13 E. Fairmont swam across the goal in a sea of mud. Opp. 13—Grafton 0. 21 The mud couldn't stop the locals. G.H.S. 26—W.F.H.S. 7. 25 G.A.A. Initiation. 27 Wow! What a ball game as Philippi couldn't stop the gold and blue. We’uns 21—they’uns 13. 31 Junior magazine campaign ends in blaze of glory. November 2 Thespian play enjoyed by all. 3 Morgantown was too powerful. M.H.S. 27—G.H.S. 0. 10 A heartbreaker but still a loss to end the season. Weston 20—Grafton 19. 23-24 Thanksgiving holidays—Annual homecoming dance for Alumni. December 6 On stage—The Follies of 1944 presented by the band. 20 Have you been a good boy or girl ? If so, Santa might have a present at the Junior Christmas Party. 21 Oh ! Happy Day. Christmas vacation. 26 Alumni game opened G.H.S. basketball season as varsity goes down to old grads 49-44. 29 Sweet revenge. Bearcats 47—Bridgeport 25. January 2 Vacation ends. G.H.S. 35—Barrackville 23. 5 The Bees had no sting. Grafton 37—East Fairmont 25. 9 Well, you can’t win them all. Grafton 20—Elkins 26. 12 Back on the beam. G.H.S. 53—University 39. 16 Too much Lemine. Morgantown 43—Grafton 37. thirl1