Gilbert High School - Roaring Lion Yearbook (Gilbert, WV)

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Juniors , that word sure sounded like music to our ears. In September 1948 we finally made it into the building. We rushed in as though we owned the universe. Some of our old classmates had not returned but still we had some new members. We were more excited than ever this year as we would have two important occasions to look forward to. There would be our class rings and that glorious night in April when we were to honor the Seniors with a banquet. It took us about a week or so to settle down and get back to the school routine. We all were one big home-room and still Mr. Roy Cline was our faithful sponsor. This was our happiest year of all. Although we did work hard selling candy to make money for our banquet, we seemed to enjoy every minute of our Junior year. Our class rings were a great excitement and our Junior play was a sensation. Our Junior year was over and with one year ahead we waited with great anticipation. Once more from the halls o GHS came the roar of noisy students entering the building., yes, it was our last first day of school in September 1949. In we came, last but not least, as Seniors, with our heads held high and as ambitious as ever. Why shouldn't our heads be held high for this was our last of the ninety students that came up the steps in '44. Only thirty-five remained. Officers were elected as usual and the president was Christine Bowmang Vice-President, Jimmie Hatfieldg Secretary, Lena Belle Smithg Treasurer, Eurydice Perry. 'I One note of sadness hit us as we began the year. We were minus four of our beloved classmates who had been so close to us and who had been such faithful members of our class. But Seniors can never be sad for long, for the year is so full of activities such as the year- book, Senior prom, Senior play, and our Senior trip. Listenl The Bell! Once more we stood in little groups and in deep silence. Our school years had come and gone, it was time for the departure of the class of 1950. Through the halls we marched for our last time, down the flight of steps that lead from the auditorium with memories ringing through our ears. All the roars of noise that has come from the halls of GHS will only be echoes calling us back to our happy school days we have had in Dear Old Gilbert High School. THE JUNIOR PLAY The Junior play was one of the outstanding events of the year of 19493 It was a hilarious comedy in three acts. The name of it was The Funny Brats . For two weeks we had day and evening rehearsals under the direction of capable Mrs. Frank Hatfield, whose patient coaching enabled us to give the play on April the 8th, We had four performances of the play. The money went for the prom and banquet. The characters were as follows: Harriet Gresham ----- ---- ------------ - e Dorothy Fortngr Dick Gresham ---- ------------ E dward Clay Slyvia Gresham ----- ---- ------ -------- - C h ristine Bowman Thomas Gresham ---- ---- ----- ------- - - R ubal Browning Aurora Borealis Pike ------ ----- --------- - - -Frankie Jean Hgtfield in Aunt Hettie Higgembottom ---- ------- --------- ------- E u r ydiee Pei-ry .Laura Lee Lynde --------- ------ - - ------ --- Jean Ellis Boogerface Boggs ------- -------- - --Troy Browning Jr, Whaley McWhorter--- - - --- ----- - ---- Bill Blnnkengnip Mrs. Gadwood ------ -------- -------- ------ - - J oyee Ferrell Uncle Loren ---' ' ' ' ' --- - Wendell Kennedy 6 38 . A

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I, Fld. Clay, will my new Buick and my girls to Hillard Harris. I, Ronald Hatfield, will my brains to Willard Cline, hoping he will develop them better than I did. I, Jack Noimts, will my singing ability to Margie Ellis. l, I f-na .-'iguile ra, will my short stature to Ruth Hatfield. l, Retha Bowman, will my ex-boy friends to anyone wanting them. I, Helen Brown, will my ability to graduate in my Junior year to Ray Bragg. I, Dorothy Fortner, will my love for school to brother Billy hoping it isn't too late to do him some good. I, Calla Forlines, will my quiet disposition to sister Clarice. I, Del-Rae Stone, will my dancing ability to sister Dayneze. I, Jean Ellis, will my love for music and dancing to Zella Faye Ellis. I, Alton Blankenship, will my love for quartette singing to Louis Jackson. I, Lena Belle Smith, will my common name of Smith to anyone who will provide me with a better one. QWM7? 'rf , ' ywkjfn Wifi M,Q, '..?f' ggfwffzw. '3 , M A pt? WL awww. Q4 was .jewish 5 M ,, qwffwtsswdta' A1 ' ..1m,, . aff fe frfwasfifff 1 Cj9'ffi'B , Q6 B vw