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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1949 volume:

The Re-Echo of 1949 l res«� iited by The Students of The Senior Class (■ration Senior High School Editor Associate Editor Easiness Managers I)ianf Pof. Elainf. Gifford Mary M. Kunik Ei.da Moyf.r FOREWORD As we are about to finish four of the happiest and most carefree years of our lives, we are inclined to stop and think back across the past. Although we met many difficulties, the delightful experiences are clearer in our minds. The aim of the Re-Echo of 1949 is to give you a picture of these years and we sincerely hope that it will prove to hold many cherished memories. DEDICATION We, the Seniors of Grafton High School, dedicate this Re-Echo of 1949 to Mr. Robert Clayton. Mr. Clayton is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan and has done work at Columbia, Duke University and West Virginia University. He taught in the grades before coming to the Senior High. Being a father of two growing children, he understands our trials anti problems. His kind and understanding manner has really helped at a time when perhaps we were quite discouraged. Mr. Clayton has worked untiringly as registrar and at many duties set before him. Through this work and teaching American History, he has come to know many students and has shown his friendliness toward them by speaking to them by name. Although he is very busy, he always has time to help students with their problems. Keeping these thoughts in mind the Re-Echo Staff dedicates this book to Mr. Robert Clayton for his splendid work and being a friend to all. E. G. Kuhn, A H, M.A. Superintendent of Schools Re-entered Military Service January 1949 Administration HO AH I) OF EDUCATION K. Virgil Kohrtiough A.B., M.A. Asst. Supt. of Schools Superintendent of Schools January 1949 Win. A. Collins President 1949 Paul I . Warden Retiring member Arthur Yates Retiring President J. Lee Evans O llareld k Dehendarfer Sarah Musgrove IiKoming member J. Paul Murphy Incoming member Kenneth Haun, A.B., M.A. Principal Fairmont State West Ya. I’niversitv Ruth Batten, A.B., M.A. English Duke I’niversitv West Va. I’niversitv Robert Clayton, A.B. Registrar American History West Va. Wesleyan Columbia Inivcrsitv Duke I'niversitv w esi .1 i Inbenib Mildred V Cleavenger, A.B., M.A Government American History C!env ille State Mdcrson-Broaddus Fairmont Stale West Va. I’niversitv Duke I’niversitv Mildred Bold, A.B., M.S., P.E. Physical Education Fairmont Slate West Va. I’niversitv Hazel Cole, A.B. Biology, Home EtiniAmics West Va. Weslevan Fairmont State Barbara Cather, A.B., M.A. Language West Va. I’niversitv Columbia I'niversitv Nellie Cook, A.B., M.A. Home Economics Fairmont Stale West Va. Tech West Va. Iniversity Duke I’niversitv Columbia I’niversitv Charles Cather, A.B., M.A , B.S. Industrial Arts Wderson-Broaddus West Va. I’niversitv Princeton I'niversitv We t Va. Institute «� i Pech I be Stout Institute Salem College Lvnn Faulkner, B.S.E.E., M.A. Science. Driver Education West Va. I niversitv Cornell I’niversitv Harvard I'niversitv Mildred Haddox, A.B. Speech, English Davis ik F.lkins Marshall C ollege West Va. rniversily Paul Shahan, A.K. Hand Fairmont State West Va. I'niveniiy Sherman H. Ila.se Iden, B.S., M.A. Txping, Sales rnansh ip. Hunkkeeping West Va. University West Va. Wesleyan West Va. Business College Martha Clark Soles, B.S. Mathematics l)av is I Ik ins West Va. University Gladys M. Hi kman, A.B. Cum merer Bowling Green College of Commerce Fairmont State West Va. University Robert Soles, A.B. Social Studies Fairmont State West Va. University West Va. Business College Francis Julian Electrical 't rade School Nancy Staley. B.S. Music Concord State Columbia University Carroll Kearns, A.B., M.A. Biology Fairmont State Duke University West Va. University Festus Waggoner, B.S., Agr., M.A. Vo-Ag West Va. University Mincttc Watkins, A.B., M. V. Librarian Wilson College Columbia Universitv West Va. University A. V. Yoho, A.B., M.A. Higher Math. Fairmont State West Va. University (.race White, A.B. English Fairmont State George Pcalxxlv College West Va. University University of Colorado Virginia Yost, A.B. Art. Mrch. Dr. Fairmont State Nellie Williams, A.B. Civics. English. Speech Westminster Columbia Universitv West Va. Universitv Davis F.lkins Fairmont State Ellen Jane Wiseman Secretary Grafton Senior lligb School Ruby R. Withers, A.B.. M.A. English Fairmont Stale Clenv ille State West Va. University R. II. McKinney, B.S.E. Coach Glenv ille Stale Davis ic Elkins Fairmont State West Va. University North Western University Unphotographed George Geldbaugh, A.B. Latin. Hi hie Utilities Engineer Inst. Fairmont State “Unphotograplied Harlan Church Machine Shop 6 Senior Class History Do you know where English 1 is? squeaked a timid little voice on a bright sunns morning in the fall of '45. o, it wasn’t a mouse, only a wee freshman starting his career in the Senior High School building of Grafton. When we were able to think again after learning the new routine of life at Senior High, we chose for our class officers. Johnny Sergent, president: Nancy Rohrbougii, vice-president; Janet Thayer, secretary-treasurer. We presented the play Little Jack Horner in the Inner-Class Contest Plays. Included, in the cast were Johnny Sergent, Theodore Corcovilos, Nancy Rohrbougii, Helen Utt, Joan McKinney, and Ramona Ellers. Two freshmen, Bill Bowman and Nancy Holloway were starred in the Thespian-produced play Hansel and Gretel. We also gave two assembly programs earlier in the year. Altogether we were very active for freshmen. Our student council representatives were Charles Wiseman, Charles Lambert, Mary Andrews, Delores Rosier, and Patricia Morrison. Well, at least we made it to the second step with most of our students. As Sophomores we were a little more confident of ourselves than when we were freshmen. We knew our way around, and by now we knew those big seniors would not hurt us. We chose for our officers, Don Reed, Bill Young, Judy Miller, and Janet Thayer. Our student council representatives were David Dowden, Nancy Holloway, Janet Thayer, Patricia Morrison, and Nancy Smith. Upper Classmen at last! How the time does fly. As in the past two years, we chose very capable leaders. After the nice work Don Reed did last year as president, we just had to elect him again. The other officers were Johnny Sergent. vice president: Betty Casto, secretary-treasurer. Our student council representatives were Marvin Rogers, Bill Young, Nancy Rohrbough, Jane Flaherty, and Mary Margaret Keener. Of paramount importance this year was the magazine campaign. The Junior Class couldn't get along without the magazine campaign sponsored by Mr. Haseldon. Our top salesman (woman) this year was Kate McCoy. I don't know what kind of sales talk she used, but she put us way over our goal and won a nice Emerson radio for her troubles. Second best salesman was Betty Casto. She received a nice pen and pencil set. Nancy Rohrbough as third highest girl received a red zippered compact and Don Reed, the third highest boy, received a hunting knife. It seems as though the girls had the jump on the boys this time. The Junior Contest Play, All But The Truth” which was chosen as the best, included in its cast Jean Smith, Shirley Miller, Mary F. Denton, Connie Murphy, Elaine Gil ford, and Judy Miller. The Juniors sponsored the Christmas dance, a semi-formal affair, given December the 12th. which was a huge success. Some of the other activities the Juniors participated in were the Junior Class Play and the Junior and Senior Reception. The play. White Banners, one of Lloyd C. Douglas's best l ooks. which won wide acclaim as a novel and a movie, was given April 26. Members ol the cast were Robert Heflin, Diane Poe, Don Reed. Nancy Smith, David Dowden, George Katson, Elaine Gifford, Charles Lambert. Henryetta Poole, and Mary Frances Denton. The Junior and Senior Reception was one ol the nicest affairs of the season. In the king aittl queen court were William Young, Don Reed, Charles Bragg. William Bowman, Paul Willis, John Sergent, Judy Miller, Shirlev Miller, Janet Thayer, Nancy Rohrbough, Mary Andrews, and Dottie Simmons. Alternates were Lawrence Tingler, and Helen Hufford. After a very interesting and peaceful three months, we came back for our last high school year, but we finally decided on the following: Jane Flaherty, president: Johnny Sergent, vice-president; and Elaine Gifford, secretary-treasurer. Our student council officers from our class were Don Reed, president; and Diane Poe, secretary-treasurer. Although Bill Young received a very bad knee injury which forced hint to quit playing football, he was honored by being given the central position on the All Valley and Big Nine teams. Playing on the gridiron with Bill were Don Reed, Acting Captain; Charles Bragg, James George, John Roy, Johnny Mohan, Don Willis, Rossie Wilson, Ted Klauenberg, and Raymond Preston. Along about the first of November was the day we had all been looking forward to. Senior pictures were to be taken. I don’t know if all the worrying we did alxmt them helped any or not, but at least you could look at them. Well—our commencement exercises are over. We have our diplomas, and we are ready to start on a new history. May it be the best ever. 8 The Graduating Class ol '49. Mary Andrews G. A. A. Press Club Camera Club Band Sponsor (.ill s Basketball Student Council Re-Echo Squad Leader Belts Bailey Squad Leader Patty Sue Barker Girl Reserves Press Club. Treas. Jr. Class Play Band Orchestra Re-Echo Thespians Joan Blackman (.lee Club F. H. A. Mary Lou Bolyard Girl Reserves A. I C. G. A. A. Re-Echo Glee Club Squad leader National Honor Society Bill Bowman Hi Y Band Orchestra Thespians Bearcat Staff Camera Club Press Club Quill and Scroll Student Council 1 hespian Play Contest Play Director Jean Bradford Charles Bragg Let ter man's Club Hi Y Student Council Foot ball-Varsity Betty Bush Re-Echo Mary Lou Carder (dee Club Betty Ann Casio Quill and Scroll Press Club G. A. A. Pres. Bearcat Staff. Mgr. Ed. Cheerleader Princess-Salem Ella Currey Girl Reserves G. A. A. Re-Echo Squad Leader Librarian (dee Club 9 Ii.trhai a Ann Boyers Girls Stale 1948 Virginia Davis Mary Frances Denton Band Girl Reserves Glee Club Thespians Camera Club (Vice-Pres.) Re-Echo Jr. Class IMay Contest Play (Jr.) Senior Class Play Robert Floyd Glee Club Re-Echo Alice Jane Gibson Squad Leader Elaine L. Gifford Girl Reserves A. T. C. G. A. A. (Vice-Pres.) Re-Echo (Assoc. Ed.) Jr. Contest Play Jr. Class Play-National Honor Society (Vice-Pres.) Sec.-Treas. (Senior Class) Girl’s State 1948 Senior Class Play Thespians Girl’s Basketball David Don den Student Council Glee Club Hi Y Bearcat Staff Jr. Class Play Press Club (Sec’y.) National Honor Society (Reporter) Re-Echo Quill and Scroll R it hard Fcrguvon Jane Flaherty Student Council National Honor Society F H. A. Senior Class President Librarian Vivian Goff Martha Cough Re-Echo Paul Haller Junior Class Play lO Marjorie Hebb Helen Hufford Squad Leader Camera Club Press Club Bearcat Re-Echo Robert Heflin Re-Echo Band |r. ( I.inn Pla Glee Club Thespians Prieilla Hines F. 11 A. (Secy.) Glee Club Jr. Class Play Nancy Holloway Thespians Student Council Scpiad Leader Re-Echo Thespian Play Bearcat Staff Contest Play Director National Honor Socict Doris Jean Jacobs Girl Resenes Hec Tek Glee Club Basketball (Fresh.) La Donna Jenkins Girl Reserves (Trcas.) Ci. . A. (Sec’v.) A. T. C. Camera Club Re-Echo Squad Leader Student Council Bearcat Staff (ilee Club George Raison Band Glee Club Camera Club Jr. Class Play Boy's State 1948 Re-Echo Staff Ruth Ellen Hostler Nada Hovatter Hec Tek Glee Club Jr. (.lass Play- Man Margaret keener National Honor Society Girl Reserves (Pres.) Student Council Girl's State 1948 Commercial Club Squad Leader Re-Echo Betty kcmple G. A. A. (Reporter) Press Club Bearcat Staff Scpiad Leader Glee Club (Fresh.) Camera Club (Soph.) 11 Ted klauenbcrg Rc- Echo Football Basketball Joseph knight Camera Club Orchestra Band Basket ball-Varsity Charles Limbert Re-Echo Jr. Class Play National Honor Society Hi Y Camera Club Senior Class Play Thespians Janice Lambert Com. Club (Vicc-Pres.) Press Club G. A. A. Quill and Scroll Bearcat Staff (Bus. Mgr.) Evelyn Lander Office ssistant Jo Ann Leach Girl Reserves Thespians Student Council Re-Echo Camera Club Glee Club Squad leader Junior Class Play Howard Lemons K. F. A. Mary Lois Logan National Honor Society Glee Club Re-Echo Girl Reserves (Reporter) Bearcat Staff Office Assistant Delores Losh Junior Class Play Glee Club Hee Tek Jackie Lucas E. F. . (Pres. - Trcas.) Ramona Ellers Lucas Philip Martain Basketball Glee Club Junior Class Play 12 Donald Mason F. F. A. Patricia Moore Zoe Janet Miller Band Majorette Girl Reserves C. A. A. Camera Club Commercial Club (Sec y.) Bearcat Staff Re-Echo (Adv. Mgr.) Class Officer (Soph. Sec A.) Contest Play (Jr.) Junior Class Play Student Council Office Bookkeeper Thespians National Honor Society Shirley Miller Camera Club Junior Contest Play Scpiad Leader Wane!ta Mitchell Scpiad leader Lewis Moats F. F. A. 4 11 Club Senior Class Play Thespians Delores Moore Ellen Mon is Farl Moyer Young Artist Thespians Lida Moyer Commercial Club Cirl Reserves (Sec’y.) Camera Club Mixed Chorus Re-Echo (Bus. Mgr.) Connie Murphy A. T. C. Scpiad Leader Commercial Club Contest Plav (Jr.) Mixed Chorus Mary McCoy Warder Re-Echo Cirl Reserves G. A. A. A. T. C. Squad Leader Girl's Basketball Hcc Tck Bearcat Staff 13 Helen McIntosh Alvin Poling Joan McKinney Natl. Honor Soc. - Pres.) Band Sponsor Girl Reserves G. A. A. Press Club (Pres.) Camera Club Contest Play (Fresh.) Quill and Scroll Bearcat Staff Re Echo Naomi McWilliams Richard Neubrough Thelma Pifer Diane Poe Natl. Honor Soc. (Sec'y.) Girl Reserves (Vice-Pres.) National Thespians Commercial Club Junior Class Play Re-Echo (Editor) Student Council (Sec'y.) Office Bookkeeper Henryetta Poole Girl Reserves Thespians Junior Class Play Glee Club Re-Echo Senior Class Play (Student Dir.) Betty Lou Pratt F. H. A. Re-Echo Glee Club Squad Leader Junior Class Play Wilma Poling Squad Leader Bearcat Staff Raymond Preston Foot ball Varsity Lelterman s Club Donald Reed Football Varsity Hi-Y (Jr. Treas.) Press Club Bearcat Staff Re-Echo Junior Class Play Student Coun. (Pres.) Junior Class Pres. Thespians Boy s State 1948 Quill and Scroll Lctterman's Club Senior Class Play National Honor Society I hespians Soph. Class Pres. 14 klasde Richmond Librarian Arthur Kiddle Art Club (Pres. Soph, and Jr. vrs.) 'I hespians Press Club Bearcat Staff Re-Echo Hi Y Senior Class Play Jimmie R. Riffle Lctterman's Club Football (Manager) Basketball (Manager) Helen Dawn Kinglcr Re-Echo Scpiad Leader Fred Roach Helen Marie Robison Girl Reserves Glee Club Radio Club Re-Echo Operetta National Honor Society Elaine Marie Rogers Squad leader Bearcat Staff Press Club G. A. A. Librarian Glee Club (Fresh.) Re-Echo Girl s Basketball Office Assistant Marvin Rogers Stage Crew Basketball (Manager) Hi-Y Lxtterman's Club Student Council William Rogers Football Nancy Kohrbough Natl. Honor Soc. (Treas.) National Thespians (Pres.) A. T. C. (Manager) Girl Reserves Student Council (2 yrs.) Vice-Pres. (Fresh.) Bearcat Staff (Ed. “47-48”) Re-Echo Girl’s State 194H Quill and Sc roll Squad Leader Director of Contest Play (.iri s Basketball Office Assistant Senior Class Play Clara Belle Rosier Glee Club (Fresh.) Librarian Camera Club Scpiad Leader Bearcat Staff John Roy Football-Varsitv Hi Y Lctterman’s Club 15 Johnny Sargent Camera Club Hi-Y National Honor Society President (Fresh.) Vice-Pres. (Junior) Vice-Pres. (Senior) Contest Play (Fresh.) Nonna Shaw Alice Jean Sheets Commercial Club (Sgl. at Arms) Re-Echo Office ssistant Madalce Shingleton Glee Club Librarian Velma Shinglcton Press Club Bearcat Staff Glee Club Re-Echo Squad Leader Cirl's Basketball Smith Shi oyer Earl Smith Nancy Smith I hespians Press Club Re-Echo Bearcat Staff Camera Club Band Orchestra Junior Class Play I hespian Play Ronald Smith Stage Crew-Junior Class Play Eloise Stead Re-Echo Jack 1 . Stull F. F. A. Band Janet Thayer Band Sponsor Camera Club (Scc’y.) Press Club Bearcat Staff Re-Echo Quill and Scroll (.iri s Basketball Student Council Class Officer (Fresh.) Squad Leader (.. A. A. Class Officer (Soph.) 16 Lawrence Tingtar Irene Trickeit Re-Echo Alice Trimble Wood Helen Jean I’ll Commercial Club Re-Echo Squad Leader Contest IMay (Fresh.) Camera Club (dee Club (Fresh.) Senior Class Play Thespians Mary Veyon G. . (Treat.) . T. C. Press Club rt Club (Sec'y.-Trcas.) (.iris State 1948 I hespians (Set y. freas.) Re-Echo Dramatics Squad Leader National Honor Society Senior Class Play George Wagner Junior Class Play Glee Club Senior Class Play Glen Watkins F. F. A. Helen Watkins Commercial Club (Pres.) Re-Echo Squad leader National Honor Society Paul Weaver F. F. A. 4 FI Club (Pres.) Elaine Welsh Camera Club Band Majorette Hoye G. White III Senior Class Play I hespians Richard Williamson 17 Paul Willis Basketball-Varsity Stage Crew Hi Y Student Council Letterman’s Club Thespians Kossie B. Wilson I oocball Vanity Let ter man's Club Charles Wiseman Hi Y Student Council Band Camera Club (Pres.) Press Club Junior Class Play Boy’s State 1948 Re-Echo Senior Class Play Thespians National Honor Society Barbara Withers Squad Leader G. A. A. Glee Club Bearcat Staff W. H. Donald Wood F. F. A. Mary Gale Woodford Press Club F. H. M. Squad Leader Junior Class Play Bearcat Staff Re-Echo Librarian Louise Woodyard Press Club Squad leader Bearcat Staff William Young Hi Y Let ter man's Club Basketball-Y arsity Student Council Class Officer (Soph.) Bon s State 1948 Baseball Helen Zoric Commercial Club F. II. A. Re-Echo Squad Leader “L’nphotographed” Den il Pierce “I'nphotographed’’ Dot tie Lou Simmons Bearcat Staff Press Club Squad Leader 18 History of Ciraflon High School The first school in Grafton was opened in 1885 by George Latham in a small one room frame building, at the corner of Washington Street anti Indian Alley, later called Bridge-Street. Mr. Latham was afterwards a member of Congress and an ambassador to Australia. When he raised a company of Union soldiers and went to war as their captain, Mr. Jake Bristor was appointed teacher. The school on Washington Street and another which had been started on Main Street became so crowded that the basement of the Presbyterian Church was used as a school. Mrs. J. G. Flanagan, wife of the Presbyterian minister, became the teacher. In 1870 the Central school was built, and rebuilt in 1892. This school housed the first high school. In 188fi the first class graduated numbered four. In 1891 only three were in the graduating class. In 1892 the number increased to ten. The high school was housed on the second and third floors of the Central Building. This location offered poor and inadequate facilities, and for a number of years the citizens felt the need of a new building. At this time part of the courses were being taught in the West Grafton Grade school, such as: Art, Home Ec., Latin, History, Algebra and several others. The first organized action was taken by the Grafton High School Alumni Association on December 30, 1913, when a resolution was passed requesting a bond issue of SI 10,000, which was passed by the citizens of Grafton and a modern building was erected on West Washington Street. In the second semester of 1915-16, January 1916, the high school moved into the new building. The first class to graduate had thirty-six members. In 1920 the class of graduates increased to forty-eight. Again we outgrew the high school building and in the fall of 1938 the construction of the Senior high was started and completed in the Spring of 1940. We moved into the most modern building in the state on April 22. Our stage is outstanding in that it is large enough to accommodate a road show. Then the different types of curtains and various light combination make it far from an ordinary stage. A public address system is used throughout the build-ing. For this magnificent building we are indeed indebted to the foresight of our former Superintendent, Mr. E. G. Kuhn and Dr. Paul P. Warden, President of the Board who secured the Federal aid to erect the new school. The class of '10 graduated one hundred sixty-seven members which up to that time was the largest number in the history of the school. The peak year, however was 1942 when a class of one hundred seventy-six was graduated. Our present class will number one hundred and twenty-two. Many changes have taken place in the school, both in courses offered and manner of entering assemblies. Drivers Education has been taught in our school for two years now, while California has just recently passed a ruling that it is requited for graduation, however this is a textbook course in California, while ours is experience in really driving. Regular Vocal classes hast- been taught for two years. The vocal classes assemble in the auditorium first with the school entering by classes, first Seniors, |uniors, Sophomores and last the Freshmen all singing as they enter. Our method of assembling has received very- favorable comments from visitors. The library has grown from a small room that contained only two tables to a four room suite consisting of a large reading room with twelve tables, two conference rooms ami a workroom. The Library ranks with the best in the state. The fieldhouse is modern in every respect, having an automatic timer and the latest in bleachers. The former high school on Washington Street now houses the Junior high and the first floor is used for the lower grades. 19 0 ni Arlivilivs •(I SENIOR PLAY Charlie’s Aunt” May 1.1 JUNIOR SENIOR PROM SPECIAL ASSEMBLY Valedictorian Address Salutatorian Address Best Boy Citizen Best Girl Citizen May 20 May 24 Mary Margaret Keener David Dowden to be selected in May to be selected in May COMMENCEMENT SERMON—8:00 P.M. May 22 (Music to he furnished by Music Department) SEMESTER EXAMS MEMORIAL DAN PARADE COMMENCEMEN 1 (Music to be furnished by Hand) May 25, 26, 27 May 10 Date undetermined 20 Class Will Be It Remembered, That We, The Graduating Class of 194?) of Grafton in the County of Taylor and State of West Virginia lx-ing of sound and disposing mind and memory (we hope), but mindful that this is our last year of life, (as G.H.S. Seniors) do make public, declare and insist this is our last will and testament before we don our caps and gowns to graduate. We therefore, leave, will, and bequeath the following things: Hetty Casio wills the presidency of the G.A.A. to someone with a strong voice. She’ll need it. Arthur Kiddle leaves Carolyn Anderson but “hands off!” She’s taken. Helen Watkins wills her basketball ability to Vera Jacobs—not that she needs it. Charlie Wiseman leaves fifth period Economics Class to Mr. Soles! Enough Said. Ramona Lucas and Kate Warder leave text Ixioks for cook books as they go to join their husbands. Bill Bowman leaves French classes and all his jokes to Miss Gather. Bill Young leaves his handsome physique to Lewis Reed. Don Reed wills his ability to center the ball thirty yards down the field to anyone who wants to try. Ella Curry was delayed in leaving as slit-lost her shoe. We wonder how it got in the waste basket. Xancy Holloway leaves her Irish smile and keen wit to Charlotte Smith. Mary I'ey on bequeaths art class and her artistic ability to Patty Kay. Martha Gough wills her quietness to Patty l’appalardo. Mary Frances Denton wills her pet expressions, Oh fine,” “Mercy,” and all others to next year’s Chemistry class in ho|H-s Mr. Faulkner won’t forget her. David Drrwden leaves his brain. It will be exhibited June I, 1991. He thinks he may need it until then. Elaine Gifford leaves her Northern accent to anyone who can take a good kidding. Virginia Davis leaves someone else to In-late to Economics class after driving at noon hour. Diane Poe wills the editorship of the yearbook to next year’s editor. We hope he (or she) will do as good a job as Diane has done. Mary Carder bequeaths her ability to give directions for getting places to anyone who has to explain them to a stranger. Charlie Bragg leaves his peppered” sandwiches to anyone who wants a “hot” time. Patty Sue Barker leaves someone else to pronounce French words. She can’t quite tlo it. Mary Lou Bolyard bequeaths her locker key to someone who wants some fun! Anyone know what we mean? Although his stay was short, Ted Klauen-herg leaves the G.H.S. girls—broken hearted. Piiuan Goff wills her lovely complexion and blonde hair to Nancy Chrislip. Joan Blackman leaves her sister Dorothy to keep the “Blackman” name in G.H.S. Doris Jacobs leaves—anti takes everything with her—except her text books. Connie Murphy bequeaths her beautiful figure to Eileen Brown. Richard Williamson and Jack Stull say good-by to their little bass horns as they leave the band. Charlie Lambert bequeaths Mr. Faulkner’s waste basket to anyone who has the “chewing gum” habit. Xancy Rohrhougli leaves all the fun and good times she’s had in G.H.S. to Barbara Lohis. Oh Boy! Betty Bailey and Alice Jane Gibson bequeath their friendship to Jean Knotts and Patty Kiger. Skippie” Smith leaves and takes her private taxi with her. Johnny Sergent bequeaths his jokes to Joe Geldbaugh in hopes ol keeping classes lively. Helen Robison leaves with that gleam in her eyes. Could it be that she's going to be “Mrs. Sarsfield” before long? Hoye G. White III wills his name to anyone who wants it. Any bids? Earl Smith wills his cat naps” in class to anyone who can get by without being caught. Judy Miller and Elaine Welsh will their majorette positions to next year’s lucky girls. David Woodford leaves Dorothy Lobis but she is still his steady “date-bait.” “Skook Willis leaves his basketball uniform to Ranny McKinney. Mary Gail Woodford wills her enthusiasm” and “cheering” at games to all of Grafton’s future fans. Alice Trimble and Donald Wood amble away together—quite content. Barbara Withers and Helen Zorich leave Mrs. Bold to run the gym by herself. Maty Margaret Keener leaves her Algebra book to another student. She made good grades but the charm may not last over one-year. Rossie Wilson wills his habitual sickness” at hunting season to anyone who catches it. It might lx- called “trigger-finger” sickness! Jimmy Riffle anti Marvin Rogers will their manager’s job to someone who can keep track ol uniforms, blankets, balls, jackets, and water buckets! 21 Class Will Mury Andrews bequeaths her bashfulness” to Patty Jaco as it was willed to her anyway. Ruth Anderson wills English Class to next year’s seniors (in case) and in hopes they all pass. Barbara Boyers leaves her history reports for Mr. Clayton, to Ellen Gainer. Joan McKinney wills her high grades in physics and chemistry to all who need them. George Katson and Bob Heflin leave Mr. Soles to run his homeroom by himself. Think he’ll make out okey? La Donna Jenkins bequeaths her many clubs, office positions, and activities to another “eager-beaver. Janice Lambert couldn't leave anything. She had to catch her bus. Janet Thayer leaves old G.H.S. to join Shakey in running their dancing school. George Wagner leaves in a hurry. He doesn’t want them to change their minds and make him stay. Jean Bradford leaves to work in the Palace restaurant in Fairmont, in order to see all her friends. Betty Bush bequeaths her locker and her books to Alfreda Gull. Dottie Simmons wills her curly locks and friendly smile to Patty Delaney. Ruth Hostler leaves—very thankful to be out. Jane Flaherty bequeaths her place in the Hec-Teks to Betty Jean Travis. Joe Knight leaves Betty Stutler, but to the G.H.S. wolves, he says, “Keep away!” Paul Haller wills his front seat in assembly to anyone who wants to see the “show.” Marjorie Hebb leaves her ability to sleep in class (instead of at night) to the night hawks! Xada Hovatter bequeaths her friendly nature to “John.” Sorry Virginia Ann Todd. Helen H afford and Shirley Miller leaves their “peroxide” to Loretta Carpenter and Marcia Malone. Betty Kemple leaves her “flaming” red hair to Mary Scarcelli. Helen Utt and Evelyn Lander leave to work at Malone's soda fountain. “Squirt!” Jo Ann Leach leaves all the spelling and vocabulary tests to Miss Batten. I wonde why? Howard Lemmon, N.C. (No comment.) Mary Lois Logan leaves taking the friendship of the teachers and her classmates with her. Betty Lou Pratt leaves to work at Inwood. Good Cooking, Kid! Raymond Preston bequeaths his “hubba, hubba” looks to Dickie McAvoy. Beware girls! Helen Ringler leaves her driving tactics to Mr. Faulkner. Fred Roach leaves the trade school to Frankie Hoban—How about the grades??? Elaine Rogers bequeaths her short stature to Tippie Fitzwater. William Rogers leaves. To live in Tunnel-ton. Clara Belle Rosier leaves dancing at noon hour to Barbara Reed. We hope her toes can stand it! John Roy leaves the concession stand to next year’s A.T.C. Hi-Y, or others. He’s done a swell job. Xorma Shaw and Eloise Stead leave someone else to keej) Mr. Clayton writing tardy admits. Alice fean Sheets leaves Ellen jane to get along by herself. Think you can do it, Janie? Madalee Shingleton leaves her “low loud” voice to Betty Costelo. Richard Ferguson leaves his footsteps in the halls of G.H.S. for someone else to fall over. Ronald Smith leaves, and the Navy gains another sailor. Glenn Watkins leaves Bobby Lambert to take his place in the F.F.A. Klayde Richman and Denzil Pierce leave some other poor soul the pleasure (?) of typing speed tests, centering, and all that goes with it. Irene Trickett leaves her seat on the bus to anyone who wants a bumpy ride. Lewis Moats bequeaths his beautiful brown eyes to Jack Bennett. Ijiwrence Tingler leaves still hunting for a girl. Good luck in the future, pal! Try North Carolina. Paul Weaver bequeaths his Gregory Peck looks to Bobby Bryan. Louise Woodyard leaves someone else to listen to people scratching their fingernails on the blackboard. Jackie Lucas leaves quietly in order not to disturb the “sleepers.” Norma Sandsbury is left to the wolves as Phillip Martin passes on. Helen McIntosh bequeaths her bubble gum to Mary Warden in hojx s of driving the teachers mad. Xaorni McWilliams leaves the mad rushes to school to the rest of the Beaumont crew. Wanetta Mitchell bequeaths the library and book reports to someone who likes to read. Deloras Moore bequeaths sewing class to someone who can sew'. (Ha! Ha!) Pat Moore leaves her quietness in Chemistry class to remind Mr. Faulkner that students can be good. (Continued on page 2(i) 22 Junior Class Ilistorv In September of ' Hi. we entered Grafton Senior High very frightened as if everything were against us. I’pper classmen looked down on us. our faces were painted with lipstick, and we were lost between each change of class. Finally we elected our class officers. I hey were: Benin Poe. president: Jimmy Id Hughes. Nice president: and Patty Patton, secretary-treasurer. Vs Freshmen we were well represented on the gridrion and cat cage. I pon liecoming Sophomores and choosing as leaders. Benny Poe. president: Jimmy George, vice-president: and Mary Warden, secretary-treasurer, more notice was given to us by the school. This year our class was represented in the Inter-Class Contest Play. “Five for Bad Luck. directed by Norma Walls l.ucas. Members of the talented cast included: Marcia Malone, who was chosen as l esi actress; Mary Warden. Mary Virginia Monroe. Virginia Vnn Todd. George Moyer. James Yost. William Knotts, and Ralph Richmond. I his year we have become upper classmen. We have decided to make Grafton High School proud of us in years to come. We selected the best qualified students in our class for officers. I hey are: Benny Poe. president: and Patty Kiger. secretary-treasurer. These officers showed excellent leadership in the magazine contest and Christmas Party. I he annual Junior ( lass Play, directed by Mrs. Haddox, was another huge success of the Junior Class. Its title. A Date With Judy. was a comedy, well worth praise. I he cast was: Rosemary Cutright. Lela llaun, Janice Haskins. Marcia Malone. Man Warden. Jo Ellen Hill. Patty Kav. Man Virginia Monroe. Dick Falls. Ralph Richmond. George Mover. James Yost and Jimmy Watkins. We are very proud of the athletes in our class. Thev have done a splendid job throughout the year and we know they will continue to do so next year. Our varsity players arc: Benny Poe, Clyde DeBarr, Tommy Sturms. Ranny McKinney. Dannv Foley. Jimmy Fid Hughes. William and Chick Bennett, I'ony Gennette, and Robert Yoho. The traditional Junior-Senior Prom ended the activities of our Junior year. JUST IMAGINK Mr. Soles being single again. Mary Margaret Keener without her lessons. Football games in the afternoon. School two days a week and five days vacation. Mrs. Haddox having a play on time. Wednesday with (out) an assembly. Horsefoot posing for a 'before' advertisement. Mr. Clayton not running. Going to the second floor before 8:30. Roaming the halls at noon. Dave Dowden being dumb. The band without “Willie’s” Sax. Everyone making “A’s.” Marvin Rogers being serious. Til UNO WE’I Miss Bord’s “All right girls, let's settle down and get to work.” Mr. Faulkner's friendly good morning. M iss White's travel talks. Mr. Haun’s embarassing facial expression. Miss Gather's French and Spanish II classes. Mrs. Haddox's, You'll have to talk louder.” Miss Hickman’s, Temper, temper. (To tvping classes). M iss Batten’s, “Now you can be quiet while I go to the cafeteria, can’t you?” Mr. Yoho’s Friday afternoon quizzes. Mr. Sole’s, I'm only trying to make you buying conscious.” Miss Cole's, That will be forty cents, please.” Ellen Jane’s, May I have your attention, please. Miss Staley’s, “We’re not going to start until you boys quiet down.” Mrs. Yost’s quiet manner. Mr. McKinney's, “All right, start running.” Mr. Gcldbough's quiet (?) journalism classes. Mr. Waggoner’s Vo-Ag classes. Charlie Bragg having curly hair. CHS without a basketball team. The Junior-Senior Prom with the juke box. No lovers in CHS. “Skook” Willis going steady. Red” Woodford with black hair. “Skippy” Smith walking. Ted Klauenburg wearing a size 7i 2 shoe. The band without the majorettes. The Bearcat being published on time. Judy Miller being 6 ft. tall. Arthur Riddle not being able to paint. Jane Flaherty being president of the U.S. Jim George weighing ISO. GHS without the class of ’49. I. IISS . . . M iss William’s private classroom, iss Watkins', “Now here’s a book you'll like.” Our private talks with Mr. Clayton. Painting the freshmen on the first day of school. The nerve-wracking W-I games. The dances after the football games. The jukebox at noon-hour. The pang of hunger at third period. Silent strolls through the halls during periods. Fritlay nite football games. The guilty conscience for not having our homework. That darned tardy bell. The temptation to ring the fire bell. Day dreaming on the first day of spring. The, “Pass me an aspirin,” on report card day. The love affairs of GHS. Our band. Having our Senior pictures taken. Our football and basketball teams. Last minute cramming for exams. Then too, each other—the class of '49. I’lawN Will (Con’t. from page 22) Ellen Morris leaves the cafeteria to another ambitious worker. Is there one? Earl Moyer leaves his paints and drawings long enough to don a cap and gown and graduate. Elda Moyer bequeaths the secretaryship of the Girl Reserves to someone who we hope will be as good as she was. Richard Newbrough leaves school to work at Don's. Thelma Pifer leaves. Wilma Poling bequeaths her quiet” ways to Jacqueline Cox. Henryetla Poole bequeaths her acting ability to iMrs. O'Leary—oops, pardon us! We mean, April Headly. Donald Mason leaves and the school heaves a sigh of relief. It never thought he would make it. Velma Sliingleton leaves her friendly smile and good sportsmanship to Nooke” Weaver. Priscilla Hines leaves the Hec Tek. We wonder how they are going to get along without her. Alvin Poling leaves the G.H.S. girls jealous of his beautiful eyes and long lashes. Smith Shroyer leaves as quietly as he has been in the past four years. He wants to keep his leaving a secret. Last but not least! The Senior Class of 1949 leave their deep thanks and appreciation to the faculty, teachers, and all others who have patiently (?) helped us anti befriended us during our short (?) stay of four years in dear old G.H.S. 26 Sophomore Class History Now that we are not looked down upon as green freshmen” we are ready to work and prepare ourselves to be a noted sophomore class. Last year in 1947 we took part in several activities and organizations. Selected to lead our freshman class were: President, Don Willis; Vice-President, Dick McAvoy; Secretary, Dick Poe; Treasurer, Bill Hawk. This year as sophomores we chose to head our class: President, Dick Poe; Vice-President, Don Willis; Secretary and Treasurer, Jimmy Newbrough. We are very proud of our offi- cers and we feel they are all very capable ones. As was last year several students participated in athletics this year. Receiving these honors were: Don Willis, Dick Poe, “Chick” Bennett. Then we next took part in the contest play Cleaned and Pressed directed by Nancy Rohrbough. The cast consisted of: Martha Kemple, Martha Clayton, Patty Pappalardo, |ack Bennett, and Jimmy Isner. At the close of the year we find ourselves one step closer to the goal as we move up to juniors and upper-classmen. as School Calendar SEPTEMBER 7 Up bright and early for the return to G.H.S. After a long vacation, nine months of work and fun to look forward to. 10 Our Bearcats start off with a bang—with the scoreboard reading Grafton 26— Lumberport 0. 17 Tally up another win for our side, Grafton 19; Rowlcsburg 6. 24 Hip Hooray! We did it. YVe beat V. I. again. This time to the tune of Grafton 27; W. I. 0. 28 Snow White came to town, to be sponsored by the National Thespians, and presented by professionals. OCTOBER 1 Our luck is still holding out. This time the Bearcats swamped Bridgeport 46-0. 4-5-6 “Tilt your head to the side and smile please. The Seniors dressed in their Sunday best and had their yearbook pictures taken. 8 Lady Luck left us flat and Buckhannon went back home as the victor, 21-0. 15 Weston also came to visit and left us holding the bag. Weston 21; Grafton 14. 22 The Bearcats fought to win and did. Grafton 6; Fairview 0. 29 A sad day when the team journeyed to Morgantown and the scoreboard totaled, Morgantown 35; Grafton 0. NOVEMBER 2 Hallelujah! Our first holiday and Election Day at that. 5 Grafton traveled to Shinnston and was defeated, 13-0. 11-12 Again no school. Armistice Day and the teachers travel to Huntington for a S.E.A. meeting. 12 The last game of the season proved to be a thriller with G.H.S. playing Phillippi 6-6. 18 The Football Mother’s Club had the annual football banquet. Where could more delicious food be found? 23 Band concert. An exceptionally fine performance. 24 Something new has been added! The Camera Club sponsored the Fall Formal. Something else new, the music and orchestra on the wall. 25-26 No, it can’t be true. But yes, the Thanksgiving Vacation is here. DECEMBER 3 A Date' With Judy”—Junior Class play —Orchids to Mrs. Haddox and a fine cast. 16 Bearcats lost to Alumni in first cage game of season. 40-33. 17 A good time was had by all. Junior Class sponsored their annual Christmas Dance of the year. Oh yes! Santa was there, too. 21 Lady Luck visited the Bearcats again, along with Belington. G.H.S. 47; Beling-ton 34. 23 Can it be true? Ah yes, Christmas vacation rolls around once again. 30 The “Cats” take a trip to the south and win over Welsh 42-41. 31 Still down south, Gary beats G.H.S. 61-36. JANUARY 3 Vacations over. Back to the old grind again. 4 We gave it to Weston 39-38, but it was a thriller. 7 The tune has changed! This time G.H.S. travels to Shinnston, 55-54. 10 Teachers give Mr. Kuhn a Farewell Dinner. 11 Let’s hide our face. Rowlesburg 44; Grafton 33. 12 The school gets a treat. “Keys of the Kingdom was shown in assembly. 14 Defeated again by a 57-33 score. It came from East Fairmont this time. 18 We can’t seem to get started. Morgantown 52: Grafton 29. 19-20-21—G.H.S. spent an enjoyable three days. EXAMS! 25 Guess our luck will never change. Buckhannon 54; Grafton 29. 28 We travel to Elkins and come back defeated. 57-27. FEBRUARY 1 Oh, no! Just by 4 points too! East Fairmont 44; Grafton 40. 5 A rather close game. Morgantown 38; G.H.S. 33. 8 We got back in the groove by topping Lumberport 38-30. 11 What! Not again? W. I. 57, Grafton 41. 15 Well, a good try any way. Shinnston 58, Grafton 43. 18 A good comeback. Grafton 45-Western 36. 22 A close and exciting game. Elkins 46, Grafton 44. 25 We lose more games by 2 points. Parkersburg 52, Grafton 50. MARCH 1 W. I. sure is getting even for their defeat in football season. The score was 59-39. 4 Our last game of the season and we chalk up another defeat. Buckhannon 57; Grafton 44. 10 Grafton played Phillippi in the Sectional Tournament. And we won 40-26. 11 Contest Plays, a good time was had by all. (Continued on page 44) 30 Freshman ( lass History We entered the halls of Grafton High in September of 1948 as green and small as any other freshman ahead of ns had been. We found ourselves lost for a few days, but we soon got around quite well and fell into the regular routine of school. We soon elected class officers for the year. They were: President, |innny Wickham; Vice-President. Sylvia Waggoner: Secretary Treasurer, Staley White. Then we found among us several students who had the ability to take part in dramatic honors. The freshman contest play Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow directed b Nancy Holloway, found these students participating in it; Rita Lou Phillips, April Headly, Betty McAllister, Jean Sapp, Patty White, Ray Gray, and Ronald Dotson. Then we also had to choose some Ireshmen to represent our class in the Student Council. Ray Gray. Rita Lou Phillips, Patty White, Peggy Kiger, Harold Courtney, and Richard Criss. These various activities make up our history and we hope that through the rest of the years of high school we may continue to keep up a good record and he a great success. 32 II onor ShuleiHs It is quite apparent to our student body that Mary Margaret Keener is the most outstanding student of our class and has secured the rank of Valedictorian. Site has worked hard for this honor and is truly deserving of it. Although Mary Margaret ranks high scholastically, she has found time to be active in these extra-curricular activities: Pres. Girl Reserves: National Honor Society: Student Council: Girl's State '48: Commercial Club; Squad Leader and Bus. Mgr. Re-Echo. Ranking third in her class is Elaine Gifford whose sunny smile has gained for her many friends. Her outstanding personality and willingness to do any work which she may have to do has proven that she is an outstanding student. She is a member of: (fill Reserves, A.T.C., G.A.A. (Vice-Pres.), Re-Echo (Assoc. Editor), Jr. Contest Play, Jr. Class Play, National Honor Society (Vice-Pres.), Sec'y. Treas. of Senior Class, Girl’s State '48, Sr. Play and National Thespian. 34 Honor Students R.inking fourth in her class is Joan McKinney. Her friendliness and personality have won her many friends during her four years in G.H.S. Joan’s school activities include: Pres. National Honor Society, Pres. Press Club, Band Sponsor, Girl Reserves, G.A.A., Camera Club, Quill and Scroll, Bearcat, Re-Echo, Fresh. Contest Play. In fifth place is Helen Marie Robison. Her ingenuity and ability along with willingness to do things have made her an outstanding student. She is a member of the Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Radio Club, Re-Echo, Operetta and National Honor Society. Arthur Riddle’s scholastic ability has placed hint sixth in his class. But he has not spent all his time studying. Arthur started a mural on the library wall last year and completed it this spring. He is a member of the Press Club, Thespians, Bearcat, Re-Echo, Hi-Y, and Pres. Art Club during Soph, and Jr. years. Jane Flaherty’s ability has placed her among the top-ranking students in seventh place. She is very cjuiet and well-liked by the student body. She is a member of the Student Council, F.H.A., Library Assistant, and Pres. Senior Class. Eighth in the class is Johnny Sergent whose laugh and jokes will be missed by the many friends he has made. Johnny made a hit with everyone right from the start. He was chosen to be in the Freshman Contest Play and Pres, of the Fresh. Class, Vice-Pres. Junior Class, Vice-Pres. Senior Class, Camera Club, and Hi-Y. Although Mary Lois Logan is quiet and never has too much to say, she shows that she has a great ability by being ninth of the high ranking students. She was active as reporter for the Girl Reserves, office assistant. Glee Club, Re-Echo and Bearcat. Diane Poe ranks tenth in her class. Diane’s pleasing manner and willingness to help have won her high standing in the minds of her classmates. She is Sec. National Honor Society. Vice-Pres. Girl Reserves, Sec y. Student Council, Junior Class Play, office bookkeeper. National Thespians, and Commercial Club. David Dowden has won the rank of Salutatorian. He has worked conscientiously anti truly deserves this honor. He has a quiet personality and winning smile which has helped him to acquire many friends. He has worked very industriously on the Bearcat staff. David has participated in: Student Council, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Bearcat Staff. Jr. Class Play, Press Club (Sec’y.). Quill old Scroll, National Honor Society (Reporter), and Re-Echo Staff. 35 Our Ambitions • NAME NICKNAME HOBBY AMBITION Mary Andrews M Andie” Dancing To be a Wolfe Betty Bailey Betty Writing Letters Give “Toni’s” Patty Sue Barker Pat Tinting Pictures N urse |oan Blackman Jo Baking Registered Nurse Mary Lou Bolyard Collecting postmarks Registered Nurse William Bowman Willie Visiting Maple Avenue To spend his life sleeping Barbara Boyers Bobbie Norman Good housewife Jean Bradford Brad Roller-skating To be a man-hater Charles Bragg “Choddy” Girls Football Coach Betty Bush Reading Old maid school teacher Mary Cartier Freckles Driving To ride in green Buick Betty Casio “Casio” Embroidering—Eating To have all I want to eat any time I want it? («) Ella Curry Ginny Skating Large house with lots of men servants—Age 18 0 Virginia Davis Ginny Driving Private secretary Mary Frances Denton Dcnnie Listening to records Live in California David Dowden Dave Gossiping New Cadillac every year Ramona Ellers Lucas Monie Keeping Bill happy To be a good wife Richard Ferguson Dick Wilma Join Navy Jane Flaherty Janie Reading 1 )octor Alice |ane Gibson Gibbie Cracking jokes To have lots ol friends Elaine Gifford Giff Ocean Park Swim in ocean on Christmas Vivian Goff Benny Talking 1 louse wife Martha Gough Reading job in Washington, 1). C. Paul Haller Bunny Collecting books Gunsmith Marjorie Hebb Margie Missing school To get married Robert Heflin Bob Loafing Make good Priscilla Hines Hines Meeting people To be able to whistle Nancy Holloway Holly Baking cakes for “Wes” Have all the shoes I want Ruth Ellen Hostler Ruthie Driving Mr. Soles mad B. 8cO. Flagman at Fairmont Station Helen Hufford H uf fie Going to APs Own a “Tucker” NAME NICKNAME Nada Hovattcr I Iodic Doris Jean |acobs La Donna Jenkins Donnie George Katson Professor Mary M. Keener Kee Betty Jo Keniple Kemp Led Klauenberg Feets Joseph Knight Joe (Charles Lambert Charlie Janice Lambert Gin Evelyn Lander Evie Jo Ann Leach Jo” 11oward Lemmon Mar Mary L. Logan Blondic Jackie Lucas Dcadeye Mary McCoy Warder Kate Helen McIntosh June” Joan McKinney “Yoanie” Naomi McWilliams Blondic Phillip Martin Mar tie Donald Mason Don Judy Miller Mouse Shirley A. Miller Shirl Wanetta Mitchell Lewis Moats I x w Deloras Moore Dodie Patricia Moore Pat Ellen Morris ()ur Aniliit ions HOBBY AMBITION Reading Dancing Basketball Women Swimming Jerking sodas Bigam i ing Betty Stutlcr Women Reading Flirting Mary Morris Roosevelt dimes Whistling at girls Collecting pictures Eating You “Ott” to know Piano Giving teachers rough time Parking Making toasted cheese sandwiches for Johnny Picking Daisies Reading Getting kicked off school buses Collet ting Christmas cards Reading Collecting pictures To graduate Beautician To always B. Young Millionaire Get in Yale Be a doctor's wife Own a car for every day in week To rate high point man Pharmacist Secretary To find that certain someone Fo own a Chrysler To be a millionaire Sup’t of Nurses in Veterans Hospital I o graduate To be the boss To be a millionaire Journalist I fousewife Own a used car lot To have a job that starts at 12, ends at one, with a lunch hour To tame little crows To marry some clay Beautician Not ambitious Beautician I o be ric h Own an automobile ()nr Ambit ions . NAME NICKNAME HOBBY AMBITION Earl Ray Moyer Early Art Commercial Artist Elda Moyer Eldie Collecting Pennies Own a jewelry store Connie Murphy Connie A man To be married Richard Newbrough Dick Working at Don’s Own a restaurant Thelma Pifer Pie Bingo Live on a ranch Diane Poe Di” Attending football games To go to Texas Alvin Poling Fuddle Taking things apart Mechanic Wilma Poling Pole Asking questions Nurse to Dr. Kildorc Henryetta Poole liny Collecting cigarettes Be first woman J list ice on Supreme Court Denzil Pierce Fooling around Go to College Betty Lou Pratt Betsy Basketball Own the Inn wood Raymond Preston Ray” 1 lean smasher Join the Navy tt Donald Reed Reedie Eating Enter Ministry CD Rlayde Richman Klaydie Photography A new car Arthur Riddle Drip Visiting the Anderson residence To be an Artist Jim Riffle James” Sa i 1 i tig Less work and more play Helen Ringler Henny” Swimming Go to Vienna Fred Roach Doing nothing To be a slow driver 1 lelen M. Robison Robbie Boating Nurse Elaine Rogers Eek” Men Own a new Ford Marvin Rogers Marv” Shooting the baskets” To be a Don Juan William Rogers Bill Noon basketball To graduate Nancy Rohrbough Roar” Man-hating To tell Mr. Clayton something about History he doesn’t know Clara Belle Rosier C. B.” Jerking sodas To own Malone’s John Roy Peepin' Tom Hi-Y Basketball To be a woman-hater John Sergent Pois Eating President of IJ. S. A. Norma L. Shaw Norm” Ray To own a dog kennel Alice Jean Sheets Flowers Bookkeeper Madalee Shingleton Blondic Reading To have black hair NAME NICKNAME Velma Shingleton “Tom Smith Shroycr “Jr.” Dot tic Lou Simmons “Dot” Nancy Smith “Skippie” Ronald Smith “Tulip” Eloise Stead “Weesie” J.u k Stull “Jack” Janet Thayer Poo Wee Lawrence Tingler ti I mg Irene Trickett 1 lelcn Jean Utt “Utt” Mary Vcyon Deanie Bud lord Vogel Buddy George Wagner “Ears” Glenn Watkins Brownie I lelen Watkins Paul Weaver Elaine Welsh “Peedie” Hoyc White III Sonny Rossie Wilson Shorty Charles Wiseman Charlie Richard Williamson “Eats” Paul Willis “Skook” Barbara Withers “Bob” Donald Wood “Don” David Woodford “Red” Mary Woodford 'Loots Louise Woodyard Woodie Bill Young 1 lorsefoot I lelcn Zoric ()ur Ambit ions HOBBY Dancing Making noise Driving a Mercury Writing letters Eating Raising Leroy I hinting Imitating idiots Dancing at AI’s Reading Collecting out-of-town boys Pictures Betty Acting Macbeth Attending football games bill Smiling Dancing Alice Football Pat Tinkering around Loafing Laughing Driving Girls Dane Basketball Eating Sports AMBITION Graduate in 49 To get a diploma To be a “Shoemaker” Be one of the “Jones” girls Navy I louse-wile Farmer To shake little Paws (Paugh) Navy Telephone operator Nurse Physical Ed. Teacher To look like Clark Gable Own Dixie theater To graduate Sports To own Hammond Famous “Gough” player Great Doctor Graduate Esquire Photographer Pharmacist To do as little work as possible Be a good wife Mechanic To get a girl Become a good wife Learn to cook Pharmacist and own drugstore Secretary Class Horoscope Mars and Saturn have settled their age-old feud; the stars have stolen from behind old man moon and are shining down in all their glory, on this, our Class of '49. Ted Klaunbergs star, Leo, had a little run in which Pluto anti the outcome was: Ted will work with the soil, yes sir, ditchdigging for the B. O. Capricorn blends with Scorpio to make Naomi McWilliam’s horoscope say that she will be an executive. (She'll probably start the Beaumont Glass Factory again!!!) Hossie Wilson’s future has a certain amount of legal entanglements; it seems that he will probably become indebted to a funeral home. The owner is kind of “Tuff” (Floyd). Troubles are the kind of future Hetty Casio has in store. Rheumatism------------Gad, no wonder! I he stars have favored Paul Weaver, he will no doubt become a star himself. (Movie Star, that is). Jo Ann Leacli was born at a very unfortunate moment—the stars were all fighting gravity and she's been a little unsettled ever since. Diane Poe has majestic stars ruling her life. She’s still wandering around Up In The Blue. La Donna Jenkins no doubt knows her reading. She's planning to monopolize all laundries and dry cleaning establishments east of the Mississippi. Mercury has always held some politics, but it really gave out for Jane Flaherty. Yup, she's to be president someday. Norma Shaw will take over some important business—probably the Chevrolet business. This gives Eloise Stead the secretarial position that Taurus says she is suited for doing. The stars heard Willie Bowman play his sax and they all agree he will be a good band leader. The stars have crossed so many different orbits since I've started this thing, that Mary Lois Logan has been a nurse, senator and history teacher. George Wagner a criminal and preacher, while Elaine Gifford has been suited for twelve different jobs. Now Joan McKinney's future is a little more settled, she will become an inventor and invent an exterminator. (She must be tired of the Mole----s). Patty Barker and Clayton White will probably continue along their precedent paths. Betty Bailey and Alice “Gibby Gibson are going to start a Tourist Home” out Webster way regardless of what Gemini says. The next few years for Kate McCoy Warder and Monie Lucas are full of trouble and strife! (Poor Bill and foe). You know these stars are kind of cockeyed —get this—Mary Lou Bolyard, Vivian Goff and Martha Gough will be jazz singers—Betty Huttons of 1999???? Ho ye White III is going to own a business, but he will start out on a small scale. (Taxi business, with his father-in-law’s station wagon.) oooo-oo. Judy Miller’s sign says she will be greatly disappointed in someone she loves. She should seek new interests. (Manufacturing of toy MICEIU) Betty Kent pie, Evelyn Lander, Shirley Miller, Elaine lingers. Clara Belle Hosier, Dot-tie Simmons and Helen Jean Utt, will be guided through the next few years by the happening of their teens. (Night school—dreaming up new concoctions for fountain drinks). loan Blackman will astound the world, her horoscope says she will become a great public speaker. Dick Ferguson has a sound business head. He'll make a fine caddy for the Country Club. Alice Trimble Wood was blessed with Virgo for she has become a good lady carpenter. (Wood). Lewis Moats and Mary Frances Denton will probably become inventors. A loud speaking system for each student. Charlie Bragg's horriblescope has for him a good future ... an English Professor.—Oh, no! He squeezed Senior English! Virginia Davis anil Irene Trickett will no doubt remain “bosom buddies” (Two Gals from Texas??) Jean Bradford is supposed to become a worker for the welfare of the people. She’ll probably get a job at Malone's scraping chewing gum from under the table and chairs. Ella Curry is known to all of us because of her neat ways, so be prepared! She’s going to lx- a baseball manager. Mary Carder’s beautiful husky voice has all the stars in a dither so she can do as she pleases. Cancer pushed Betty Bush forward to bring her fame and fortune. Priscilla Hines has a kitchen in her future and where there’s food there’s Don Heed! Stars don’t need to tell us that! David Dowden will no doubt become a retailer. His signs assure him of success when dealing with food stuffs and clothing. The Zcxliak must be wrong. Can you imagine George Katson. Paul Haller, and Donald Wood not dressed neatly? Oh, my Stars you're wrong. Charlie Lambert’s and Janice Lambert's stars slightly crossed paths with Cancer; thus causing self-determination for one, trouble for 42 ( lass Horoscope the other. Our solution—Janice evidently likes her name, Lambert; thus traps poor Charlie. Result, determination and trouble. Cancer for Nancy Rohrbough, purely astro-logically speaking, holds many paths for her to follow. (Blueville or Maple Avenue?) Barbara Boyers whose sign is Capricorn would be a good catch for any man. because any woman born under this sign is a good homemaker. Howard Lemons will surprise the world, too, no doubt. He is going to write a book about blondes. (He should know a good bit about them). From what we hear along the grapevine, Marjorie Hebb, Mary Woodford, Connie Murphy are right sure they’re going to change their names, the stars don’t have to tell them. Dick Williamson will live his life to entertain the world. Play that horn, Dick. Glenn Watkins’ future is pretty set, because Mrs. Haddox would like to have him in her classes from now on to-----! You can be jan- itor. Glenn! The stars for Janet Thayer have decided that since she is “Poo Wee, that she should have an outdoor job. Traffic cop so Skip Smith won’t get lost on her travels. The stars want Elaine Welsh to come up there with them. Can you blame them? Helen T.oric anti Helen Watkins are going to start a dress shoppe somewhere, where their talents will be appreciated. Miss Cole is to bean assistant. Everyone loves to eat and in a few years, 1 can tell you the place to go. Poling's Dairy Bar. Wilma Jean will be running it and Xada Hovatter, Henryetta Poole, and Betty Pratt will be her cooks. Oh, man!!! Ruth Hostler will be the first lady of the land. Yes, she will be the first lady “Hostler.” Have you ever known anyone who was lucky all the time? Take Maty Margaret Keener, for instance, she was engaged, married, and divorced all in two or three days. Wasn't she Mr. Soles? We should give Mary Margaret credit for pulling one over on Mr. Soles. Let's look ahead just a few years and see what Doris Jean Jacobs will be doing. The stars say she'll be a missionary, but any fool knows that she should be the history teacher of this school. She’s already had two years experience. When Arthur Riddle leaves this school, lie will leave his heart behind him (in the form of Carolyn Anderson) so the stars say they don't have time to fool with him. Wanetta Mitchell would like very much to become Home Ec. Teacher of G.H.S., but the stars say her future has nothing so easy. She’ll have a kitchen all her own. You know the stars said that Dick Ferguson was gonna make a good daddy. Well, maybe Joe Knight can be his assistant. Fred Roach should really watch his step. The stars say that he will go astray and be a crook in a big long Cadillac—Mmmm. When our kids are ready for the first grade, maybe Helen Ringler will be teaching him. Richard Xewbrouglt is planning on buying out Don’s Place,” and maybe Poling's Dairy-Bar will have some competition. Jack Stull has one secret ambition, that is to be a school bus driver. Why-yyyy-yy? Johnny Sergent will no doubt become a surgeon, and why not, he likes to cut-up.” ooo-o. When the stars go into a big pow wow there usually is something brewing, and when they had council over Alice Sheets, it was no exception. Alice will marry Aly Khan. (Poor Kita). I was talking to Velma Shingleton. and she said she didn’t believe in what the stars said; but nevertheless, they say she will write a book on gill’s basketball. Louise Woodyard is getting so sick and tired of being called Wooden Head” just because there's a Woodyard Lumber Yard,” that she plans to spend her entire life setting forests on lire. Bill Young has a very surprising future in store, he will marry and live on a Horse Farm.” In a few years Grafton will have a new police force and—look out there comes “Red’’ Woodford. When this school has a new principal, Charlie Wiseman is going to take the job of being his secretary. Barbara Withers will be basketball coach. I guess our class has a lot of executives because Mary Andrews will be a secretary to a dentist. Libra can be a good sign or a bad one, but in Nancy Holloway’s case, it could be a toss-up. Which will it lx-? M rs. Bold says she has seen crazy girls, but when Helen Httfford plays basketball with Shirley anti Kemple, that Joan Davis had just better watch out! When the stars want to they can really give up good futures to some, take Mary Veyon for instance, no one need doubt that her future doesn’t hold art. Lawrence Tingler June has a dark future, he’s going to be an usher in the new theatre. Ronald and Earl Smith have decided to go to some country where Smith is an unusual name. (Continued on page 45) Who’s Who in the Senior Class The boys who earned their gold sweaters in football this year were John Roy, Charlie Bragg, Rossie Wilson, James George, Bill Young, anti Don Reed. One of the newcomers to the Senior class of 48-49 was Ted Klauenberg who came here from Dayton, Ohio. Ted was an active member on both football and basketball squads. That girl with the outstanding scholastic record is none other than Jane Flaherty, the president of the Senior class. Besides fulfilling her duties as president, Jane is a member of the Student Council and Hec-Teks. Another noted member of the Senior class is Elaine Gifford, that “gal” from Maine. Owing to her fine personality and great enthusiasm, she was elected Sec’y.-Trcas. of the Senior class. Elaine is also a member of the Honor Society, Girl Reserves, G.A.A., and A.T.C. Mary Veyon has displayed outstanding basketball ability during her four years. She also is a member of the Art Club, Thespians, G.A.A., and A.T.C. If you saw any grey hairs in Diane Poe’s hair, the yearbook was the cause. Her responsibility of editing the yearbook was successfully completed. When not working on the yearbook, she worked for the Honor Society, Student Council, Girl Reserves, and Thespians. That tall, dark-haired Wilma Poling really made a hit in oltl G.H.S. She did quite a bit of work on the Bearcat and was also a member of the Camera Club, and Press Club. One of the reasons why the Bearcat was so successful this year was that Janet Thayer was one of the main cogs on the editorial staff. When not writing, she also was a member of the Camera Club, Press Club, and Band. One of the peppy sponsors of our Band is Mary Andrews. She is very experienced in turning cart-wheels and is also a member of the Camera Club. Mary will long be remem-tiered. An outstanding member of the Senior Class is Connie Murphy. Connie devotes most of her time serving with the G.A.A. and A.T.C. She also is a member of the Glee Club and is a squad leader. 1 think everyone can plainly see by now that Nancy Holloway followed in the dramatic footsteps of her sister. When not acting, she also works on the Bearcat and the Thespians. Being taken into the Honor Society proves the kind of student Joan McKinney is in G.H.S. Joan spends a lot of time writing for the Bearcat and is also a member of the Quill and Scroll, Camera Club, and Press Club. Yeah! Sis! Boom! Bah! Once again Betty Casto leads the fans with a cheer. Betty has done a swell job cheering at all the games. She also is a member of the Bearcat Staff, Quill and Scroll. G.A.A. and Press Club. Charlie Bragg rates as one of the friendliest boys in the Senior Class. Charlie played football while in high school and was a member of the Student Council, Hi-Y, anti Letterman's Club. Much credit is due to Bud Vogel and Jim Riffle, managers of the football team, who worked throughout the season with the boys. For their efforts, letters were presented to them. The student who has shown us his ability to play a saxophone is William Bowman. Willie” is also good at Boogie-Woogie” and was a member of the Hi-Y, Bearcat Staff, Band, and Thespians. School Calendar (Continued from page 30) 18-19 Regional Tournaments at Buckhannon. 24-25-26 State Tournaments. APRIL 1 The Thespian Play, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Congratulations to Mrs. Hadtlox and a fine cast. 2 Hamlet—presented by Barter Little Theatre group. 8 Oh! Spring is here again. The Commercial Club sponsored the Spring Dance. 15-18 Easter vacation, and what a relief! 20-21-22 All State Chorus. 29 G. R. and Hi-Y Prom. Gowns, flowers, music ami just everything. MAY 3 Chorus Concert. Hats off to Miss Staley and company for a really delightful eve-ning. 13 Senior Play—“Charley's Aunt.” 20 Jr.-Sr. Prom. Last School dance and something we’ll always remember. 22 Commencement Sermon. 25-26-27 EXAMs. 31 Happiness and regret. “Commencement.” 44 Who’s Who in the Senior (’lass Flash! Charlie Wiseman is really a good photographer. Charlie took several pictures for the Bearcat and Re-Echo, and also found time to belong to the Hi-Y, Band, and Thespians. La Donna Jenkins, the girl with the quiet personality, has many, many friends. She also is a member of the Girl Reserves, G.A.A., A.T.C., Camera Club, and Glee Club. Business-minded David Dowden spent much of his time this year serving on the Bearcat and Re-Echo staffs. He was also a member in good standing of the Honor Society, Hi-Y, Quill and Scroll, and Glee Club. The beautiful scenery seen at the various productions given on G.H.S.'s stage is due to the artistic ability of Arthur Riddle and Earl Moyer. They also are members of the Art Club and Thespians. Among the honor students of the Senior class, we find Nancy Rohrbough. Nancy’s quiet ways and winning personality have put her high upon the ladder of achievement. She is also in the National Honor Society, Student Council, G.A.A., and A.T.C. A person who is noted for always helping in every way possible is Mary Margaret Keener. Through her untiring efforts, she has attained a very high understanding while in high school. She is also a member of the Honor Society, Student Council, Commercial Club, and Girl Reserves. The Frank Sinatra” of the Senior class is George Katson who sank in various concerts this year. George is also in the Band and the Camera Club. A necessary part of all the productions given on G.H.S.’s stage is Marvin Rogers, Ronald Smith, and Paul Willis, members of the stage crew. The stage crew must continue to keep up the good work. Two of the couples who decided two coidd live as cheaply as one were Mary McCoy and Joe Warder, Ramona Ellers and Francis Lucas. Mary and Ramona also belong to the G.A.A. and both play basketball. That one regular senior on our basketball team is Paid Willis. Skook’s art of playing won him his position on this year's squad. One of the most outstanding and best all-around boys of the senior class is Don Reed. He has played football three years and had a part in the Junior Class Play. Don is also a member of the Student Council, Hi-Y, Bearcat Staff, Letterman’s Club, and Thespians. The tall handsome guy in the Senior Class is Bill Young. Horsefoot” has been a regular in both football and basketball all four years. When not “sporting,” he took part in the Student Council, Hi-Y, and Letterman’s Club. Another one of the students who did much work in the office and who was a member of the Commercial Club is Helen Jean Utt. Helen also is a squad leader and a member of the Camera Club. The professional dancer of G.H.S. is none other than Judy Miller. Judy has exhibited her talent on several occasions and is also a member of the Girl Reserves, G.A.A., Band, Student Council, and Commercial Club. If anyone sees Nancy Smith without her Nash, it's really strange. Driving must be her hobby, but she also belongs to the Band. Thespians, Camera Club, and Orchestra. Nancy and her red hair will surely be missed in G.H.S. Halls. Class Horoscope (Continued from page 43) Everyone knows that Jackie Lucas talks like a politician, so why not everyone vote for him when he runs for the health department. (Pie's gonna clean out Grafton’s Dairys). Marvin Rogers and “Shook Willis will end up in some large institution, probably Weston. They will no doubt burn the building because they can’t stand the thought of anyone else bothering their stage equipment. William Rogers will someday be a circus performer. Coidtl he be fooling us . . . the stars say he’ll be a tall man in a circus. Denzil Pierce is a stubborn cuss. He'll do as he pleases regardless of what the stars say. Raymond Preston and Donald Mason are to take over the Westmore brother’s job in Hollywood. All the male stars have gone wild over their curly hair. You know, if the stars make any more stupid predictions, you won't believe anything they say. Now get this, Jim Riffle will stray from the straight and narrow way and never smile again. No one would hide those dimples. F.arl and El da Moyer have exactly the same future. 1 wonder why? Pat Moore will take over the J. C. Penney Company. Now her sister won’t give her any back talk. Thelma Pifer has a politician’s future ahead ol her; she will run for State Road Commissioner. Then maybe Beaumont will get that road fixed. 45 National Honor Society The national organization which holds first place is the National Honor Society. In 1927 K. f. lomlinson organized the first Grafton Chapter. Miss Watkins was chosen sponsor and has maintained the position since that time. I he four cardinal principles of the Honor Society are—to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students in secondary schools. Members are selected by the faculty from the upper third of the class with no more than fifteen | er cent of the graduating class and no more than five per cent of the Junior Class. The officers for the year were: President, Joan Me-Kinney: Vice-President. Elaine Gifford: Secretary. Diane Poe: I reasurer. Nancy Rohrl ough; Sergeant at Arms. Man Margaret Keener: and Reporter. David Dowden. New senior members selected at the end of the second semester were: Mary Lou Bolyard. Jane Flaherty, Nancy Holloway. Chas. Lamlx-rt. Mary Lois I.ogan. Judy Miller. Don Reed. Marie Robison, Johnny Sergent. Marv Vcyon. Helen Watkins, and ('.has. Wiseman. The Student Council of Grafton High School was organized in 1940 under the supervision of Mr. H. E. Odgers. It is the governing body of the school. Its purpose is to give the students a part in directing their arti ities and to stimulate self control for promoting the general welfare of the school. Each homeroom elects one member to represent it and bring their problems to the meeting to be discussed and acted upon. The representatives from the Junior homerooms are held over the next year which gives the Senior two representatives from each homeroom. The officers arc chosen by the student Ixxly as a whole. Several outstanding students arc nominated for the office in assembly and then voted on in a general election. Ihe officers this year are: President, Don Reed: Vice-President. Benny Poe: and Secretary, Diane Poe. Student Council lie-Echo Staff Editor Associate Editor Business Managers Advertising Manager Photographer Diane Poe Elaine Gifford Mary Margaret Keener F.i.da Moyer Judy Miller Chas. Ray Wiseman WRITERS Mary Andrews Mary Frances Denton Joan McKinney Jane Flaherty Nancy Rohr bough Arthur Riddle David Dowden Johnny Sercent Jane:t Thayer Don Reed, Sports Earl Moyer, Sports Mary K. Warder Nancy Smith ADVERTISING Chas. Omar Lambert Robert Heflin Jean Bradford Betty Bush Ella Currey Doris Jean Jacobs Mary Lois Logan Connie Murphy BUSINESS George Katson Betty Pratt Henryetta Poole Alice Sheets Velma Shincleton Eloise Stead PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF JoAnn Leach Elaine Rogers LaDonna Jenkins Mary Lou Bolyard Helen Robison Mary Veyon TYPIST Helen Utt, Head Typist Patty Sue Barker Martha Gough 49 Bearcat Press Club Tri-weekly Grafton Senior High School lias a blessed event. No. of course it’s not a baby. It's when the school newspaper, the Bearcat, comes off the press with all the latest news, gossip, sports events, and those clever features. The Bearcat is edited by the journalism class which consists of alxnit twenty-five memliers and a few other students. Mr. G. O. Geldbaugh, journalism teacher, is the faculty adviser. The staff has l een rewarded for its strenuous work by recognition from the Quill and Scroll. It has also won meritorious awards in National and State contests and is a memlier of the National Scholastic Press Association. The editorial staff consisted of the following members: F.d it or-in-Chief, Richard Falls: Managing Editor. Betty Casio; Business Mgr. Janice Iambert: Advertising Mgr. Ramona Lucas. Although the Press Club is Grafton High School’s newest club, it is Incoming one of the most progressive purpose of providing the Bearcat and city newspapers and honorable organizations of our school. It was organized in 1948 bv Mr. G. O. Gcldbaugh for the with writers, to promote and further the interest in journalism, and to give recognition to those students who deserve it. Members are selected according to the work which they do for the Bearcat or for anything else for which they should receive special recognition. The club this ear consisted of the journalism class and several other students. The officers were: President. Joan McKinney: Vice-president. Mars ndrews: Treasurer. Patty Sue Barker: Secretary. David Dowden; and Rejxirter. Bonnie Butcher. 50 Girl Reserves I he Girl Reserves is a junior branch of the Young Women's Christian Association. It was organized in 192 under the direction of Miss Nola Frye and has lieen tinder the direction of Miss Gladys Hickman since 1941. The symbol of the Girl Reserves is a blue triangle within a circle enclosing the letters G.R. The three sides of the triangle represent the three sides of life— mental, physical, and spiritual, lhe slogan is: To face life squarely and the purpose is: To find and give the best. Some of the many activities of the club are: sponsoring a Ik for Christmas cards and valentines, selling Christmas cards and stationery, attending church once a month as a group, holding semi-monthly meetings, having a Valentine party and a Mother-Daughter Banquet. One of the most important social functions of the group was the G.R. and Hi Y Prom held this spring. Hi-Y The Hi-Y club was first organized in 1924 through the untiring efforts of Mr. Glenn F. Callahan. It has grown to l� ecome a respected organization in Grafton High School and is a valuable opportunity for all boys. The purpose of the organization is to create, maintain. and extend throughout the school and community. higher standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y basketball team displayed an outstanding brand of ball playing and also looked very flashy in their new uniforms, the bright colored pajamas, this season. The joint Hi-Y, Girl Reserve dance was a huge success, too. leading the Hi-Y club this year were: President. Win. Young: Vice-President, Chas. Bragg: Secretary, Don Reed: Treasurer. Win. Bowman, and Faculty Adviser, Mr. Carroll Kearns. F. H. A. The purpose of the Future Homemakers of America is to prepare its meml ers to take care of their homes after they are married, and to give them some experience in serving our community and school. To enter the F.H.A. you have to either have two years of Home Economics with a C” average, or one year with a B” average. Some of their activities arc: selling school pencils with basketball and football schedules on them. hav-ing bake sales, serving local organizations. Red Cross and Salvation Army work, and sending delegates to regional meetings. The officers arc: President. Alfred a Gull: Vice- President. Delores Smith: Secrelan. Priscilla Hines: Treasurer. Barbara Williams: Parliamentarian. Arlene Shahan; Reporter. Helen oric: Sponsor. Miss Nellie Cook. F. F. A. I hc Future Farmers of America is a national organ ization ! ccausc it consists of the lM ys everywhere in America who study vocational agriculture. Phis organization is for the purpose of further developing agriculture leadership as to co-operation and citizenship. 1 he motto is learning to do. doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve. The colors are national blue and corn gold. I he F.F.A. is based on a point system of l.(KK) points. The one who gels the most | oints receives an F.F.A. jacket. Ihe officers this year are: President. Jackie Lucas: Vice-President, Howard Lemmon: Secretary, Charles Gough: Treasurer. Low'ell Kirkpatrick: Re| ortcr. Willis Nestor: Parliamentarian. Paul Weaver; Sponsor. Mr. Festus Waggoner. 52 Commercial Club The Commercial Club was organized in 1940 under ihc supervision of Mr. S. II. Haselden. Its purpose is (o acquaint members with modern equipment, business methods and modem materials. This organization has sponsored football programs, an assembly program, a Christmas parts, and a spring dance. Memliership is limited to students taking a Commercial Course. They must lie Juniors or Seniors passing in all work with at least a C plus average. Their personal qualifications are loyalty, leadership, character. citizenship, scholarship, and service. Officers for this year are: President. Helen Watkins: Vice-President. Janice Lambert; Secretary, Judy Miller: and t reasurer, Mary Margaret Keener. Library Assistants W I hese students arc entirely on voluntary basis. They receive no credit, honors, or special recognition other than the hard and long hours, usually of junior or senior level in school. I hese students under the direction of Miss Minette Watkins have many duties which range from checking l ooks in and out to shellacing new lx ok covers. This year assistants are: Betty Ross. Bett Rooms-burg. David Summers. Gladys Cozad. Shirley Bum gardner. Sarah Bradley. Krncsi Sayre. Dolores Jenkins, Jean Gull. Madalie Shinglcton. Pommy I ighe. Irene Scrange. Patty Thorn. Bessie Manlier. Klla Curre . Mary Woodford. Helen Roach. Norma Cochran. Josephine Cleavenger. klaxle Richman. and Jo Ann Thompson. 53 G. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association or the G.A.A.. as it is commonh known, is composed of the athleticalh ambitious girls of Grafton High School. This dub was organized in April. 1937. tinder the leadership of Miss Jean Murray. The chief aim of this organization is to promote tetter sportsmanship and to stress the importance of physical fitness. In the spring the club sponsors the Spinsters Hop. a dance which is enjoyed by the members of the feminine sex. because thc ask the “man of their dreams. The G.A.A. under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mildred Bord. each ear gives letters to the Senior members who have played basketball for four years on their class teams. The officers of the Girls Athletic Association are: Letterman’s Club The Letterman’s club was organized in 1937 by our present coach. Mr. R H. McKinney. It is an organization consisting of all Ih vs in Grafton High who have earned letters in football, basketball, or track. The purpose of the club is: To organize those who have received a letter G as a reward for their long hard work spent on the field and floor, into a group who sees that no one wears a letter if he didn’t earn it. Sweaters are awarded to many athletes earning two or more letters. This club is tops” with the boys. The officers of the club this year have not l een elected. The sponsor is R. H. McKinney. President, Betty Gasto: Vice-President. F.laine Gifford: Secretary, La Donna Jenkins: Treasurer. Mary Veyon; Reporter. Betty Kemple. 54 Quill and Scroll I he one aim of even high school journalist is to become a member of the Quill and Scroll, the international honorary society for high school journalists. The Grafton Chapter of the Quill and Scroll was organized by Mr. Joseph Mahaffe% in 1942. and is now under the supenision of Mr. George Geldbaugh. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and reward individual achievement in journalism and creative writing. To Ijccomc a mcmlier according to the constitution, a student must t)c at least a junior or senior, rank in the upper third of his class scholastically, do outstanding work in writing, editing, of business management on the school publications, lie recommended by the superior governing publications, and approved by the Executive Secretary. Camera (dub The National Camera Club was founded in 1945 b a group of students who were interested in photography. The sponsor of this club is Mr. Rol crt Soles, who has had much experience in photography. I he purpose of the club is to promote interest and teach the fundamentals of photography. Its aim is. in years to come, to take, develop and enlarge all pictures needed for the Re-Echo, Bearcat, and other social activities sponsored by the students. Last November the Camera Club was responsible for the Turkey-Hop-Formal. It was the first of its kind ever to Ik tried in G.H.S. and was a huge success. The club was under the capable leadership of: President, Charles Wiseman: Vice-President, Mary Frances Denton: Secretary. Janet Thayer: Treasurer, Mary Andrews. 55 Thespians The National Thespian Society is one of the most outstanding organizations in our school. It was founded in 1929. and a troupe was started here in 1931 1 Miss Grace Loar: Troupe 171. Each year the Thespians sponsor the Inter-Class Contest Plays, each directed by a Senior Thespian, and put on a Thespian Play. Mrs. Mildred Haddox is the club's sponsor. It is a club of which each dramatic-minded student should strive to become a member. Officers for this year are: President. Nancy Rohr-l ough; Vice-President, William Bowman: and Secretary. Nancy Holloway. Technical Staff I his group of fine young men devote many long hours to make possible the various plays, concerts, etc., which are produced on our stage. When you see a plav, one does not think of all the work back stage in order to put the production over. Sound effects, lighting, the changing of furniture, the changing of flats in short time (three minutes) arc just a few of the things that go on back stage. I bis group has worked in relays so that there has always l ecn several available from the opening of school in the morning to late at nights. Much praise and commendation goes to this group for their unselfishness in giving freely of their time. Incidental this group make it possible to have dances after football and basketball games, as they sii| erin(end the juke Ih) . 58 Drama The dramatic department started the season with a hilarious comedy. “A Date With Judy.” as this year’s Junior Class Play. I he ston revolved around a | ert little teen-ager (Rosemary Cutright) who was always getting herself, her lx friend (George Mover), her parents (Janice Haskins and Dick Falls) and every -ixxly else who came in contact with her in trouble. Her brother Randolph (Jimmie Watkins) added several laughs to the enjoyment of everyone. Other meinl)crs of the cast were: Hannah. Marcia Malone: Barbara Winsocket, Mary Virginia Monroe: Mitzie Hoffman. Ixda Haun: Mrs. Hotchkiss. Jo Ellen Hill: Eloise Hotchkiss. Patty Kay: Mrs. Shlit hammer. Man Warden: Rex O'Connor. Ralph Richman: Susie. Joan Wolfe. The second presentation was on March 11 when the Thespians presented the annual contest plays. The director of the Freshman play. Nano Holloway, selected “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” for the Freshmen to present. The cast included Mrs. O'Leary. April Headly: Betsy O’l.earv. Jean Sapp: Emmet O’Lean. Ronald Dotson: Bridget Donahue. Bern Mc Alister: l.ide Nooran. Patty White: Eileen Nooran. Rita Lou Phillips: Prof. P. D. Barnum. Ray Gray. I he Sophomores under the direction of Nancy Rohrlxmgh gave '‘Cleaned and Pressed.” Those making up the cast were Eddie Elton. Jack Bennett: Betty Elton. Martha Kemple: John Elton, fames Isner: Katv Sartoris. Martha Clayton: and Man Bell. Patty Pappalardo. I he Juniors directed bv William Bowman presented “G xxlnight Please. 1 lie cast consisted of Merideth Whitehouse. Rolx-ri Rogers: Vivian Whitehouse. Virginia Ann [odd: Lucy White-house. Jo Ellen Hill: Burton, Benny Poe: Mr. Me-Winkle. James Yost; Basil. Walter Courtnev: the c x k. Jo Ann Wolfe. Of course the object of the contest plavs. Ix sides providing excellent entertainment for the public, is to choose the lx st actor, actress, and play of the ear. The much coveted honor of best actress went to April Headly who portrayed Mrs. O'Leary in the Freshmen play. Bob Rogers was selected by the judges as best actor. Boh was Meredith Whitehouse in Goodnight Please.” the Junior Plav. The Sophomore plav. “Cleaned and Pressed.” was voted as the l est play. For the annual I hespian play Mrs. Haddox chose Meet Me In St. Louis.” The play centers around Rose, portrayed bv Mary Va. Monroe, who is in love with a new neighlxvr. George Moyer. Just when she was getting along fine with him. the familv decides to move to New York: but when things hx k the blackest the family changes its mind and stays in St. Louis. Others in the cast are: Mr. Smith. Dick Falls: Mrs. Smith. Mary Warden: Esther. Lela Haun: Agnes. Marcia Malone: Waughop. Henryetta Poole: Katie. Janice Haskins: Ida Hkxxnbv. Rosemary Cut-right: Lon. Joe Gcldbaugh: Fred. Ralph Richmond: Lucille. Nancy Smith: Mr. Dodge. Rolxrt Rogers. Mr. Duffv. Jimmv Watkins; Conductor. Dan Matthews. Of course Seniors never graduate without presenting a top rate play, and the Seniors of ’49 did as they were expected to do. Miss Batten chose “Charley’s Mint. as a cornedv for the Senior play. The play has its setting on a college campus where a group of Ik� vs want to entertain their girl friends. A chaperon is needed so Charles quicklv volunteers the use of his aunt. Everything is progressing well until they receive a telegram from Charles Aunt saving that she is not able to come. The girls have already been invited, but there is no chaperon. What would you do in a s|x t like that? Well. lord Bahhcrley (Charles Wiseman) agrees to act as chaperon. The plav rolls along from there with a laugh in almost every line. The cast is as follows: Brassett, Lewis Moats: Jack Chesnev. rlhur Riddle: Charles Wvkeham. Charles Lamlxrt; Lord Fancourt Babhcrlev. Charles Wiseman; Kitts Verdun. Elaine Gif ford; nn Spettigue, Man Frances Denton. C-olonel Sir Francis Chesnev. Don Reed; Stephen Spettigue. Hove White: Farmer. George Wagner: Donna Lucia d’Alvadoree. Nancy Rohrlxmgh: Fla Delahav. Helen Jean l it: Maid. Man Vevon. Since it was the last chance the Seniors of ’49 had to show what they could do. they put their l est into it and came out with one of the most highly acclaimed plays ever to lx presented on the G.H.S. stage. 59 Young Artists ('lull Darks ant! lights, blended and unblended, and deep rich colors are among the various effects and techniques you find when entering the art room. The first year Art Class has done series of water-colors. picture composition, and figure drawing, including portrait work of | coplc of foreign lands. The Art II Class this ear was made into an Art Appreciation Class. They study al out famous artists, study and do flower arrangements, home planning and interior decorating, costume design, and a study in architecture. The members of the Senior Class who ha e met the requirements of the Young Artist Club are: Mary Veyon. Karl Moyer, and Arthur Riddle. Mary Vcyon’s contribution is an oil painting of Grafton High School. Karl Moyer has left the Dramatic Department a large church window of various colors which gives the effect of a stained glass window. Arthur Riddle has added another painting to the library. This year he has completed a mural of Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.” Dickens and His People,” a large oil painting by Helen Hollis and the art supervisor, Mrs. Yost, was the first to take its place in the library. I-ast school sear Ruth Marie iiumgardner did a scenic mural of the Tvgart River. 60 Hand With a Marc of drums, a twirl of batons, and a blast from a whistle the Grafton Senior High School Band, directed by Paul Shahan and led by the tall drum major, Dick Falls, is out to win many more honors and trophies. Last fall the band journeyed to Fairmont for the Fairmont State Colleges Home-coming day where it was awarded first prize as based on appearance, ability, and performance. After making quite a show marching at the half time of the game, it came home feeling triumphant, bringing along a trophy which is to l c kept for one year. During the year two delightful concerts have been given. The fall concert was presented November 23. including such outstanding numbers as Begin The Bcguinc” and Malaguena.” The spring concert was May 17. An excellent showing was made at the band festival April 23 in Morgantown. Eight members were chosen to play in the Select Band. With the high ratings received here there is a good possibility of attending the regional band festival held at Huntington May 5-6-7. A skating party, held at Fairmont March 7, was enjoyed by each and every member. This event was sponsored by the Band Boosters Association. I'he students in the band work hard in order to earn letters that are given to them at the end of two and four year periods. Those who have attained them this year are: jack Stull. Richard Williamson. Bob Heflin. Joe Knight. William Bowman. Chas. Wiseman. George Katsan. Patty Barker. Nancy Smith. Judy Miller. Mary Andrews. Janet Thayer. Joan McKinney, and Elaine Welch. Majorettes Wow! Man . . . boy! Yes it's the G.H.S. majorettes, the high stepping lassies marching in front of the band. These twelve girls are known for their acrobatic drills performed between the halves of the football and basketball games, entertaining the spectators with their colorful stunts. Five of the girls are senior members: Judv Miller. Elaine Welsh, and Mary ndrews are four year members. Janet I haver three years and Joan McKinney, two years. These girls marched for the last time in the Memorial Day parade. Three of the majorettes, pictured above arc Juniors: Jo Ellen Hill. Betty Sans-hury and Patty Patton. Phyllis Burnside. Patty Pappalardo. Beth Courtney and Martha Kcmplc. as Sophomores complete the group. 61 Mixed The mixed chorus, composed of 135 voices which were chosen from the voice classes, is under the direction of Miss Staley. Vocal instructor. These students are selected localise of musical ability, voice quality, and interest in choral music. The chorus presenter! two concerts during the year. Chorus and several programs during assembly and at other high schools in the stale. They will also take a prominent part in Commencement activities. From this group have l een chosen 50 voices to compose the A Capella Choir. The group has visited two other high schools giving concerts during the year. All State Chorus The 11 State Chorus which will Ik composed of 200 voices, from a very representative numl er of high schools, around 60 schools, will include from CHS the following students. Mary Warden. Mary Virginia Monroe. Barbara Redinger. James Yost, George Mover. George Katson with Lela Haun and Marcia Malone as alternates. This group journeyed to Charleston April 20. 21. and 22 to compete for honors in the music world. The entire chorus gave a concert Indore the State Principals Association. Sixteen numljers, with all music memorized in advance were presented. From their auditions they may l e given solo parts. I hese students and their talented Director Miss Stales have worked hard to obtain the honor of representing (.IIS. Of course, it is well worth while, when a school earns a reputation of l eing ONE of the BEST trained groups in the state. 62 Football in Review After two weeks of the summer’s hottest weather, Grafton was ready for its first game with Lumberport. We had a different schedule this year with new teams. September 10 The Bearcats were really on the ball tonight clipping the Eagles” 26-0. Lumberport had a good team in its league but were just outclassed by the Bearcats. September 17 Another newcomer, Rowlesburg, and another victory. The River Lions put up a good fight but came out on the short end. Score 19-6. September 24 W-I came to Grafton with fire in their eyes after an 8-7 loss last year, but the victory hungry Bearcats won 27-0. We doocl it again! Don’t miss the game next year! Octolrer 1 At last a Bridgeport team without a Murphy and at last revenge. Score 46-0, Grafton. Tough luck, Horse.” October 8 Another game and a new team. The Cats lost their first game to Buckhannon, 21-0. The Upshur countians just played out of the ordinary ball. October 15 Alack and alas, we lose again! This time the Weston Minutemen did it by a margin of 8 points; 21-13. October 22 Our next newcomer put up a gallant fight but with a pass from Bennett to Bragg in the first quarter we were able to hold them. Score, Grafton 6, Fairview 0. October 29 Playing against a really good Morgantown, the Bearcats lost 35-0. Enough said. November 5 Traveling to Shinnston for their only afternoon game of the year, the Bearcats lost their 4th game of the year. The Spartans came back after a scoreless first half to win 13-0. November 12 The last game for the Seniors! A little Philippi Bulldog” team battled the Bearcats to a 6-6 tie. The Bearcats started off on a good season and ended with 5 wins, 4 losses, and one tie. They had 143 |x ints to their opponents 102 points. Bill Young received a first team center position on both Big-Nine and All-Valley teams. Other members receiving honorable mention on the All-Valley team were: John Roy and Clyde DeBarr, ends; Benny Poe and Jim George, tackles; and Dick Poe, back. 64 The Bearcats started off this year with a team comparatively young both in years and experience. In spite of these strikes against them they came through with a good team. The team consisted of 3 Seniors, 5 Juniors, 3 Sophomores. The Seniors were: Paul Willis, Jack Stevens, and Joe Knight. The Juniors were: Ranny McKinney, Clyde DeBarr, Boh Yoho, Ernie Sayres, Danny Foley. The Sophomores were: Dick Poe, Chick Bennett, and Don Willis. December 16 The Bearcats started the season off by almost defeating a stiff alumni; but in the last quarter they lost their luck, and the alumni came through with 44 to the Bearcats’ 40. December 30-31 The “Cats went way down south during the Christmas holidays and added one loss and one win to their record. On December 30 they beat Welch to the tune of 42-41. On the following night they decided to return some of the southern hospitality they had been given so they let Gary win. January 4 The Weston Minutemen defeated the Bearcats by the small margin of 39-38. January 7 The Grafton lads traveled to Shinnston and came back with a 54-55 victory. January 14 The East Fairmont Bees downed the Grafton five on their home floor. January 18 The Bearcats suffered another defeat. This time to the Morgantown Red and Blues. January 25 The Buckhannon Buck-Ups came to town and returned home with a victory. January 28 The Cats” journeyed to Elkins, anil the Elkins Tigers proved too powerful for them. Don’t feel bad, boys, you played a swell game. February 1 East Fairmont paid Grafton a visit and were almost defeated. It was one of those games where the decision could have gone either way depending on which team got the breaks. East Fairmont got them and came up with 44 to Grafton’s 40. February 5 We suffered another defeat by the Morgantown Bees, but didn’t feel too bad because it was just by five points. The final score was 38-32. February 11 The “Cats” called on their old rivals, W. I., and left them a victory, but we reminisced about the W. I.-Grafton football game last fall and felt much better. February 15 In spite of good playing by the Bearcats the Shinnston five went home victorious. February 18 It was a bad day for the Weston Minute-men when the Grafton boys moved in. The G.H.S. lads turned them back by 45-36. 66 The Athletic Ticket Committee was organized to form an orderly system at both football and basketball games. This organization, at first, was composed of boys, but later girls and some members of the faculty took over. The A. T. C. has been a help in making school activities successful by such contributions as: selling and collecting tickets, attending doors, and acting as ushers. For their faithful services the members are awarded letters. The same plan is followed as that of other athletic events. For each year of service, a stripe is attached to the letter. In 1942 this organization was formed by Mr. Robert C. Sloan, and although he is no longer a member of the faculty, this organization continues under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Haun and Miss Hazel Cole. The A. T. C. is composed of Junior and Senior girls. The seniors are: Nancy Rohr-bough, Student Manager; Elaine Gifford, Mary Lou Bolyard, Kate Warder, Connie Murphy, Mary Veyon, and La Donna Jenkins. And the juniors are: Barbara Lobis, Alfreda Gull, Lois Harrison, Vera Jacobs, Delores Lander, and Betty Roomsburg. Faculty members are: Mr. Kenneth Haun, Miss Hazel Cole, M iss Ruth Batten, Mr. Robert Soles, Mrs. Martha Soles, Mr. Sherman Haseldcn, and Mr. Robert Clayton. lli-Lites in llaskelhiill February 22 It was one of those breath-takers; but the Bearcats couldn't get another bucket, and the Tigers returned to Elkins with a 46-44 victory. February 25 For the secontl time in a row the “Cats” lost by only two points. This time it was at the hands of the Parkersburg Big Reds. The final score was 52-50. March 1 The W. I. Hilltoppers returned our visit and returned to Clarksburg with smiles on their faces. They had beaten the Bearcats for the second time this year. March 4 The Buck-Ups did it again. The Buckhan-non team defeated the Bearcats on their own hardwood in the last game of the season. Individual Scoring for Season McKinney 111 Bennett 108 DeBarr 100 Poe 200 Yoho 37 Paul Willis 82 Don Willis 87 Stevens 50 Knight 17 Sayres 1 Foley 5 Young 5 Steve nski 1 Dick Poe was placed as guard on the Big Nine Conference. He was also given honorable mention on the All Valley Team. 67 Snaps 68 Princesses . . In Closing . . . The time has come for us to say good-by to our happy high-school days. Never again will we be students here; yet. we hope never to forget our high-school days. Thus, we have written this book, in hopes of bringing back pleasant memories and good times to all who read it. We are greatful to all the leathers who have helped to make us better students and young people. We thank Mr. Haim and Mr. Clayton for guiding 11s and helping us to do the best things. They have been foster parents to us as we have lived and worked together. We take this means of thanking our Senior Sponsors. Jahn Ollier for engravings, The General Press for their splendid co-operation, and our Advertisers and all those who have made possible this edition of the Re-Echo of ’49. 70 ANOTHER AMERICAN IDEA More than one-hundred million American cars have rolled off ihe assembly lines. Only in a country like ours — where the mechanic who makes a car also makes enough money to buy one—can cars be made and sold in million lots. Your money in the bank helps to finance automobile production and to make jobs for 9 million workers in this field. 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