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

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The time came when everyone in school was so excited they could hardly wait for the big event, That was Sadie Hawkin's Day. The race took place in Endicott Bottom where we had gals chasing guys. Sadie Hawkin's Day ended with a dance which was held in the old stone building with a Cline string band providing the music. Winners were chosen at the dance that night. From our class Chester Dawson, Jr. was chosen as the best Hairless Joe and Carol Ann Browning was chosen as the best Mammy Yokum. We bear the distinction of being the first class to give a Christmas for- mal. Our Snowball formal was given on December 23 in our beautifully decorated gymnasium with a large Christmas tree in the center of the floor. Music for the occasion was provided by Dana Dorsey and his orchestra. As we tenaciously clung to our perch on the rung, we enjoyed other spec- tacular and crowning successes, not in the least of which was the annual ban- quet and prom, presented in honor of the graduating seniors. Captivated by the gala atmosphere of the occasion, we decided that the theme of the evening would be Starlight, The banquet and prom were held in the gymnasium which was decorated with a blue heaven interspangled with silver stars giving an illu- sion of romantic splendor. The mellow gold lights of the burning candles, sparkling and glistening on the dangling stars, made the occasion even more en- chanting. The memorable events of that evening linger yet with all who were fortunate enough to be present. Who can forget the glib jokes of the toastmagt- er, Hubert Endicott, and for that matter who could forget the speech of Wel- come by Ray Bragg or the Farewell by Phyllis Cline. Certainly, no one could ever forget the many wonderful dances and the beautiful music of Sammy Gentile and his orchestra. Another highlight of our junior year was the May Day Festival, at which we were represented by one of our class beauties, Zella Faye Ellis, who had the honor of crowning the senior queen. Our eleventh year ended with the top of the ladder in sight. Only one rung remained. Finally, after five years of grasping, struggling, and climbing, we joyously reached the top rung. Once again we elected our officers in class. President, Ronnie Musick, vice-president, Bill Peakg secretary and treasurer, Ellen E. Totten, student council, Zella Faye Ellis, Shirley Collins, Louise Thompson, and Ray Bragg. Bonnie Blankenship and Jean Lester were the cheerleaders, and Zella Faye Ellis, head majorette. Fortunately enough, we still have Mrs. Margaret Hat- field and .Tack Gentry as our co-sponsors. . We are seniors and facing us are all the responsibilities of being the top- ranking class. We must keep up our good grades or make a better rating than we have done, heretofore. We have our yearbook to plan and lay out . There's a senior play to cast and produce. There are measurements to be taken, in- vitations to select, speakers to engage, a commencement program to prepare, a senior trip to plan, and a wonderful junior-senior banquet and prom to enjoy. These are happy glorious days that we shall never forget. g l e liallie X ZEIR 2 ' win' 43

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