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

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BOARD OF KDUCATION R. Virgil Rohrbough, A. B., M. A., came to Grafton as a principal arid served in that capacity at East Grafton and First Ward for ten years. He was appointed Assistant Superintendent in 1935 and served continuously until September, 1942, when he was appointed Superintendent. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairmont State College in 1935 and his Master of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1941. Mrs. Delores Bolin Curry received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Glenville State College in 1937 and her Master of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1941 and did post graduate work at West Virginia University. She has been an efficient and well liked teacher, teaching at Wendel, East Grafton, West Grafton, Grafton Junior High, and Grafton Senior High. In 1943 the hoard appointed her for this position of Assistant Superintendent. The Taylor County Board of Education consists of five members who are selected on a non-partisan ballot for a six year term. They are selected by the people, as their qualified representatives, to see that satisfactory standards and policies are adapted and carried out. Arthur G. Yates, a banker, is president of the hoard. The other members are: J. Lee Evans, who owns and operates a furniture store; William A. Collins, employee of the Imperial Ice Cream Company; Paul P. Warden, a physician; Fred Carder, engaged in farm work, served on the board the first half of the year. He resigned February I, 1944 and was replaced by Harold K. Debendarfer, owner and proprietor of Tourist Camp, who was appointed for the unexpired term. Three

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FOREWORD 1 N THE PRESENTATION of this book, we, the members of the Re-Echo staff, sincerely hope that it will hold dear all the cherished memories of the school year 1943-1944. In it, we have tried to refreshen to you all the activities and accomplishments of your school life. Whenever reminiscencing through the Re-Echo in the years to come, remember that it is your yearbook, your school and your memories, and may you always receive a reservoir of endless content. DEDICATION w, E, the Senior Class of Grafton High School, dedicate the '44 edition of the Re-Echo to members of the class now serving in all branches of the armed forces. This is our way of expressing our thanks and appreciation of the sacrifice they are making for us. These boys have given up a much needed education so that they might aid in defending our country, its people and all the American rights. We are well aware of the peril in which these boys are placed in this bloody conflict between might and right. Our earnest prayer is that you may all return to Grafton High School only to find it better for all of your sacrifices. Tiro

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Kenneth Haun; A.B., M.A. Principal Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Mary Jean Abbott; A.B. Science W. Va. University Fairmont S. T. C. Barbara Cather; A.B. Language W. Va. University Columbia University Hazel Cole; A.B. Biology W. Va. Wesleyan Fairmont S. T. C. Laura Fries; A.B., A.M. Bible. Latin. English W. Va. University biblical Seminary in N. Y. Columbia University Sherman Haselden; A.B.. A.M. Typing. Salesmanship. Business Law W. Va. University W. Va. Wesleyan W. Va. Business Robert Clayton; A.B. Registrar Am. History W. Va. Wesleyan Ruth Batten; A.B., A.M. English W. Va. University Duke University Mildred Newlon Cleavenger; A.B.. A.M. Am. History Glenville Normal Broaddus College Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Duke University Nellie Cook; A.B., A.M. Home Economics Fairmont S. T. C. W. Va. University Duke University Columbia University Mi’dred Haddox; A.B. Speech, English W. Va. University Gladys Hickman; A.B. Commerce bowling Green College of Commerce Fairmont S. T. C. Four