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

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ggllf 9 'Y0'9f ' ,, 4, .- -Q-- - -arg?-42,1 g g C The other day as 1 was sitting on the grass in the school yard, my eyes rested on the steps that we must ascend to enter the school building. It was then that I suddenly realized that we, the senior class of 1951-'52--and not only the class, but classes all over the world--are about to ascend a step on which we enter a centain phase of lff? And this time it will not be as a class withglof our many friends with us, but it will be as an individual and we must take that step alone, so to speak. Of course, there may be a few of our friends with us, but still it's going to be hard. We must remember that it won't be like entering high school where most of the things we have to do are already pla.nned to a certain extent. We must not expect things to be handed to us on a silver platter. And another thing we should remember is that we are about as big as a pin point in this big, big, world of ours. With this in mind, my thoughts went back to that day in September of 1946. On this day we took one of the biggest steps in life--so we thought! I'll never forget that day! It was such a beautiful day in early September with the sky as blue as indigo, the sun as bright as gold, the fluffy white clouds as white as snow-- and the seventh grade class as green as a bunch of green apples on a green tree. But we felt anything but green--that is, until we were told to go to our respective home rooms. Open one door and there were eyes as big as saucers staring at us, open another door and larger saucers were staring at us--or had we just opened that door and the saucers just enlarged? Well, we finally blundered and stumbled into the right rooms. Those in the A section had one thing in common with their home room sponsor that year. She was GREENE, too. That is, her name was Greene--Mrs. Ann Greene. The B section had one thing in common with their home room sponsor, too-TEMPER! Mrs. Lillian Hoffman was their sponsor. Those first few days are something to be remembered, too! We groped from class to class with a helpful word now and then from one of those Superior upperclassmen as to which room was which. Imagine our concern and DISMAY when one day we made a BAAAAD mistake. As we opened the door, one question galloped through our minds-- Was this to be the end of our high school career? What the HECK to you want in here? belched forth midst the fumes of H Cl acid. We held our noses, plugged up our ears, took to our heels and ran like deers . And with that we made two trips to Mr. Phipps' classroom--the first and the last. Class officers of 7A were Frank Ellis, President, Thelma Ellis, Vice-President, Mary Ruth Ferrell, Secretary-Treasurer, and Peggy Ellis, student council representative. The 7th grade cheerleader was Sue Ann Conley. Class officers of 7B were Josephine Wall, President, Nancy Justice, Vice-President, John Sammons, Secretary-Treasurer. Dorothy Trent was chosen as student council representative. In September of 1947, we took our second step of high school life. We were a little more familiar with the run of things. That year, our home room sponsors changed. Mamie Browning became the guardian of 8A and Pierce Fox the guardian of 8B. Frank Ellis remained President of the A section with Gary Cline as Vice-President, Peggy Ellis, Secretary-Treasurer, and Thelma Ellis, student council representative. Class officers of 8B were Gaynell Paynter, President, Jo Ann May, Vice-President, Nancy Justice, Secretaryg Alice Lester, Treasurer, and Dorothy Trent, student council representative. That year, Phyllis Davis was crowned Queen of the Ha1lowe'en Carnival and R. D. Allen was the King Runner-Up. Sue Arm Conley, who had formerly been elected cheerleader of the class, moved and the vacancy was filled by Phyllis Davis, who held that position for two years.

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On the next step, we become full-fledged high schoo1ers --we were freshmen. That year we began playing an important role in the school activities. We were admitted tto most of the senior high assemblies and that made us feel very important. Frank Ellis was again elected President of the A section with Georgia Dean, Vice-President, Joyce Abshire, Secretary, Peggy Ellis, Treasurer, and Thelma Ellis was again elected as the student council representative. Again, we had part of the Hallowe'en highlights . Thelma Ellis and R. D.Allen were crowned Hallowe'en Princess and Prince, respectively. Our next step was that of confidence--we were more sure of ourselves. Class officers of l0A were Frank Gesticulate Ellis, President, Buck Ellis, Vice-President, Thelma Ellis, Secretary, Beverly Edwards, Treasurer, and Thelma and Beverly were also elected as the student council representatives. About the most important event that took place in our lives that year was Sophomore Kid Day . April 27, 1950 saw a group of little boys and girls roaming around the high school with short pants, short dresses, bright hairbows, lollipops, teddy bears, dolls, and so many other typical kiddie things . Lyn- wood Davis and Jo Ann May were judged the most typical kiddies that day. Josephine Wall represented the tenth grade as cheerleader that year and held the position for two years. Offices for the 10B section were: Gaynell Paynter, President, Jo Ann May, Vice-President, Dayneze Stone, Secretary, Nancy Justice, Treasurer. The next step had agreat deal to do with money. Our junior play Hillbilly Courtship was a great success and that we will always remember. We sold candy at the ball games to supplement our finances, for that year we honored the seniors with a banquet and a prom. The banquet theme was that of Hawaii. There were palm trees, Hawaiian songs, leis, and even a hula dancer. Josephine Wall was master of ceremonies and speeches were given by Frank Ellis, Dayneze Stone, Thelma Ellis, and Georgia Dean of the junior class. After the banquet, the memorable evening was climaxed with dance held in the beautifully decorated gymnasium. Music for this gala occasion was furnished by Dana Dorsey and his -orchestra. We all agreed that it was THE BEST banquet and prom that had ever been held at GHS. Class officers of llA were Frank Ellis, President, Buck Ellis, Vice-President, Thelma Ellis, Secretary, Beverly Edwards, Treasurer, Thelma and Beverly were again elected as student council representatives and Thel was also elected president of the student council. Class officers of llB were Dayneze Stone, President, Susie Walsh, Vice-President, Nancy Justice, Secretary, Dorothy Trent, Treasurer, and Alice Lester and Jack Phipps were elected student council representatives. At last we have entered the final phase of our high school days--we are seniors. Frank Ellis is once again the class president, Dayneze Stone, Vice President, Thelma Ellis, Secretary, Alice Lester, Treasurer, and R. D, Allen, Gary Cline, Alice Lester and Thelma Ellis are the student council representatives. These four seniors hold the offices of the student council--Thelma Ellis, President, Gary Cline, Vice-President, Alice Lester, Secretary-Treasurer, and R. D. Allen, Patrol Captain. Phyllis Davis and Josephine Wall are the senior cheerleaders. R. D. Allen was crowned Hallowe'en King and Phyllis Davis was the Queen Runner-Up. We have also reached that step which we must ascend to enter that certai.n phase of life that was memtioned--or I guess I should say, a platform. We have preparai our- selves in a very small way to take this step and before us, we see another flight of steps we must ascend. Some of these steps will have hardships, some sadness, and others happiness. All of these unforgettable years will be placed in our minds as if in a book. Once in a while--when we're old and don't have very much to do--we shall take this book from its shelf and thumb through it, trying to recapture all of the hardships and happinesses with which we were so wonderfully blessed. And then, we can thank our Lord God for everything from the bottom of our hearts. i I -, U 1 Q i 'tx 2 T X o . v ' fu I qi'-iff' - xiii Q 1 ':f.,.,, . - -f W- ' , 4- , 4-- 'W ' ' ' r ,,.n,,e:.,a,,,.:. E3 K Al , ,?:'f .. 'f ' ' f. :AT- j . , ,