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

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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

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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.