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

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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

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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