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

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Freshman Class History When we entered in September, 1946, we were one of the greenest of Freshman classes ever to grace the halls of the High School. We quickly found the location of the boiler-room and the girls’ Gym being directed by the upperclassmen. Our new freedom was a new joy to us as compared to the restrictions of Junior High and Grade School. We adapted ourselves to our strange world, and found it pleasing to be a part of it. Never had we so many school dances, parties, and athletic contests to take up our spare time. We elected class officers to guide us through the year, which were: Benny Poe, James Hughes and Patty Patton, in the position of president, vice president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. A large number of us have become outstanding as actors and actresses. We have also distinguished ourselves in the Band and Glee Clubs and hold places in various athletic teams. We have blazed a road that will be rough to surpass in our studies, and we hope to keep up our fine records through the following years. 30

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Who’s Who You can look and see Gladys Murphy anytime in the day with a smile for everybody. She is in the Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, Girls’ Athletic Association, National Honor Society, Assistant Librarian, and she adds her list of help to the office staff by giving you an excused admit. She was secretary and treasurer of both the Junior and Senior Class, and for being on the girls’ basketball team four years will get a letter. Y'era Alice Klepfel, one of the outstanding members of the Senior Class is a member of the National Honor Society, Re-EcKo Staff, Thespians, Science Club and Office Staff. She was one of the seven to take the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Test. Ask somebody who played basketball back in ’4 and they’ll remember Harvev Hawkins, captain of the team, “Mac” Orr, Paul Waggoner, and Howard Hunt. All four are members of the Hi-Y, Lettcrman’s Club, and the Re-Kcho Staff, while Harvey is Vice President of the Student Council, “Mac” is President of Student Council, Vice President of Senior Class and a member of the Thespians and National Honor Society. Paul is also a member of the Thespians and Howard is in the National Honor Society and he took the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Test. That outstanding actress, Kate Gainer, who could also work in the office, is a quiet and well liked person belonging to the Thespians, Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, and Athletic Ticket Committee. Generally she is seen with “Scrooge” Shafferman. She had the lead in the Junior Class play “Janie.” Warren Cutrighl is one of the boys to liven up a dull moment with a wisecrack around G.H.S. He is a member of the Band, Thespians and Hi-Y. (I bet they don’t have a dull club meeting.) Warren has been in many of the plays presented at G.H.S. and had a lead in the Senior Class play, “The Fool”. Dorothy Young, another outstanding member of the Senior Class, came here last year from the Southern part of the State. However, she soon became popular and showed her acting ability as 7-ycar-old “Els-beth” in the Junior play “Janie,” and she had a lead in the Senior Class play “The Fool.” Dorothy is a member of Thespians, Girl Reserves and National Honor Society. She also took the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship test. What would we do without them? They arc the members of the stage crew—Scrooge Shafferman, John Courtney, and Bob Day. If it weren’t for them we just couldn’t have an assembly. Another actress of the Senior Class, whom you’ll remember for her portrayal in “Ramshackle Inn” is Marion Hollis. Marion is a member of the Girl Reserves, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, Thespians, and Camera Club. She also is co-editor of the Bearcat. She also had the main lead in the Senior play. Among the high ranking students of our class we find Terry Heironimus, who is President of the Hi-Y, Thespians, and National Honor Society, Vice President of Camera Club and was Vice President of the Junior Class. He’ll be remembered for his portrayal of so many different characters on the stage. He also belongs to the Band, Bearcat Staff, Re-Echo Staff, Quill and Scroll and was one of those to take the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Test. Terry had one of the leads in the Senior Class play “The Fool.” The two leading high steppers of the band, Irene Andrews and Patty Reed, are members of the Senior Class. Irene is a member of the G.A.A., Camera Club, Re-Echo Staff, Girl Reserves, Student Council, Coeditor of the Bearcat, and Quill and Scroll. A flash of dimples and a cheery smile—that’s Joe Staley, President of the Senior Class and an outstanding student of the Industrial Arts class. He is also a member of the Thespians. One of the most popular girls of the year ’46-’47 is Clara Jean Kines, who is always “Scout”-ing around. Clara Jean is editor of the Re-Echo, and President of the Commercial Club. She is also a member of the Thespians, G.A.A., Girl Reserves, National Honor Society, Athletic Ticket Committee, Student Council, and Squad Leader. If you have a class with Don Reed, it won’t be a dull hour. He is President of the Sophomore Class and wherever Elaine Gifford is, you’ll probably see Don. Watch out! She’ll try to sell you anything. She is the Business Manager of the Re-Echo and selling ads to help pay for it kept her rather busy. She’s Evelyn Golden, a member of the Commercial Club, Girl Reserves, G.A.A., National Honor Society, Athletic Ticket Committee, and a Squad Leader. We’ll remember Arthur Riddle for the mural he is drawing and painting on the wall in the library. He is President of the newly organized Art Club. A girl to watch out for next year is the popular and talented Iamisc Cutright. Louise plays the piano in assembly and is the pianist for the Glee Club. She is a member of the Girl Reserves and a sweater girl of the Band. She is also Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Council. Norma Faulev, whose shadow is Paul Waggoner, is an active member of G.H.S. and co-editor of the Re-Echo. Norma is also a member of the Athletic Ticket Committee, Girl Reserves, Commercial Club, G.A.A., and National Honor Society. Helen Bragg, whose pleasing personality has made her many friends is a member of the Girl Reserves, G.A.A., National Honor Society, and Student Manager of the Athletic Ticket Committee.