Grafton High School - Graftonian Yearbook (Grafton, OH)

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$rom We presented our version of the prom to the seniors on May 14, 1949. As we walked Into the gym decorated with miles of brightly-colored crepe paper, our minds wandered back to the recently finished work we had done on it. We thought back and remembered the months of planning, the many things that had to be done, and also those endless details that had to be taken care of. Then we recalled that one short week we had to decorate the gym. We worked madly to get the decorations completed in time. It seemed as though we would never see the end of the crepe paper we were hanging. But finally we had finished. We breathed a heavy sigh of relief and dragged our tired selves home, only to come back that night, not to work more, but to enjoy the dinner and dance to the music of Theron Snyder’s orchestra. We danced in the gym that Saturday. There was nothing to do but sit back and enjoy ourselves., for all too soon we knew it would be over. As we look back to that Prom, as Shakespeare so aptly put it, Nothing is left now but majestic memory. DECISION If you’re afraid of a jolt or two, On the long road to success, And it seems things don’t go right with you. You must still strive for happiness. There will be things along the way, That you are sure to desire. But don’t take time to stop and play, For you are sure to tire. You’ll have to trudge right on through, Along the weary way, Because someone else may be counting on you, For a good word that you may say. Maybe the battle you’ll stand alone, And fight through thick and thin, You may have to hold your own, And get in the fleht to win. And now the roads before you lie, There’s a decision you must make. There are several you could try, But only one that you must take. David Parker '51 MEET the SENIORS DOROTHY - Dot When we need her she’s near by. On our roster she rates high. d o n n • Donnie He’s a good sportsman on every score. He keeps our class in an uproar. R I CHARD- DlCk Good in debating, an all-round guy. For a helper, on him we rely. Joan- Joanie Plays the piano with the greatest of ease. And always tries her friends to please. donna- Stinky Active in sports and music too, When it comes to work, she’s always true, CHARLES- Chuck Senior president, good in sports, We never find him out of sorts. ELI ZABETH - Betty Always laughing and full of fun, A cheery word for everyone. John- Johnny Full of knowledge and lots of fun, Keeps the teachers on the run.

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Twelve years is a long, long time I will always claim these years as mine The days we worked, the hours we played I think those days will never fade. The sports we played, the games we won, As everything we did, was a lot of fun. The days we spent and the people we met, Grafton High with all its spirit, Will always receive our greatest merit. Chuck Knechtges ’50 SENIOR SONG SHOPPE Dot I Love You Truly Donn All This and Heaven Too Dick Anchors Aweigh Joan I Can Dream Can’t I? Donna It Gets Too Late Too Early John Enjoy Yourself Chuck I’d Rather Be Right Than Be President Betty Oh, Johnny Seniors Graduation Day Dot Donn Dick Joan Donna John Chuck Betty WANTS TO BE Housewife Sports Commentator Sailor Housewife Nurse College Student Co ach Interior Decorator WILL BE Old Maid Owner of a Casino Butcher Printer Housewi fe Scientist Ford Dealer Mother of Twins SENIOR WANT ADS Donn Barber A slower clock or a faster car. Donna Glover More nights in a week. Chuck Knechtges A new Rolls Royce, plus five inches in height. Betty Lowe A good job this summer. Dick Edwards A Doctor's Degree at Yale and a bigger basketball hoop. Dot Ad a m s June to hurry and get here. John Guye ska A sure way to get home from college every weekend to see his one and only. Joan Fischer An Airplane hanger or a basketball court in her back yard.

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EVENTS of OUR SENIOR YEAR Sept. 6 - School Opens 10 - LaGrange-Grafton Football game 23 - Avon-Grafton Football game 27 - P.T.A. 30 - At Brookside-Grafton Football game Oct. 5 - Teacher's Banquet 7 - At Columbia-Grafton Football game 14 - South Amherst - Senior Dance 27 - At Avon Lake-Grafton Night Football game 28 - N.E.O.T.A. Nov. 4 - Junior Dance 12 - Fall Festival 18 - Senior Fish Fry 22 - Eaton-Grafton Basketball game 24 - Vacation 29 - P.T.A. Dec. 2 - Brookside-Grafton Basketball game 6 - LaGrange-Grafton Basketball game 9 - South Amherst-Grafton Basketball game 13 - At Ridgeville-Grafton Basketball game 16 - Avon-Grafton Basketball game 21 - Christmas Vacation Columbia-Grafton Basketball game Jan. 3 - School Opens 6 - At Avon Lake-Grafton Basketball game 13 - At Eaton-Grafton Basketball game 17 - P.T.A. 20 - Brookside-Grafton Basketball game 24 - South Amherst-Grafton Basketball game 27 - Ridgeville-Grafton Basketball game 31 - At Belden-Grafton Basketball game Feb. 3 - At Avon-Grafton Basketball game 7 - Columbia-Grafton Basketball game 10 - Avon Lake-Grafton Basketball game 28 - P.T.A. Mar. 4 - Vocal Music Contest 14 - Athletic Banquet 24 - Band Concert 28 - P.T.A. Apr. 6 - Vacation 13 - Senior Dance 21 - Junior-Senior Play 25 - P.T.A. 28 - Junior Dance May 13 - Junior-Senior Prom 21 - Baccalaureate 23 - Commencement 28 - Senior Class Trip