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

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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

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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.