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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

EX LIBRIS Editor—Carolyn Anderson Assoc. Editor—Dorothy Blackman Business Mgr.—David Hoffman Ass’t Bus. Mgr.—Mary Marquess Ilail Alma Mater! Hats off to you. Ever you'll find us loyal and true; Firm and undaunted always we’ll be. Hail to the school we love. Here’s a toast to thee. 2 1951 RE-ECHO 3 Jorewonl W, E, THE SENIOR CLASS of 1951. are about to graduate. Now we can look back on our four wonderful years in Grafton High School and can look forward to new horizons beyond which lies a promising future. Together we have spent four of the most carefree years of our lives—years that will live forever in our memories. In days to come as we look back upon the past, our Re-Echos will help us recapture the spirit of our school days and relive some of our experiences. With this thought in mind we have published the Re-Echo of 1951. . 'JaiL of Con tent5 Dedication Appreciation 6 Administration 7 Classes 15 Activities...............................................45 Athletics ..............................................-63 Advertising ---------- 73 4 KaJait Wc-Kinne B S. €„ M -J. To Mr. Randall H. McKinney, the senior class of Grafton High School dedicates the Re-Echo of 1951. Mr. McKinney graduated from high school in Burnsville, W. Va. He received a B.S.E. degree from Davis and Elkins College in 1929 and a master's degree from West Virgina University in 1948. He also attended Glenville and Fairmont State Colleges and Northwestern University. In the fall of 1929 he accepted his first teaching position in Webster Springs where he served as coach for one year. He came to Grafton High School the following year and has taught here since, except for a period of three vears during which he served in the United States Navy. Mr. McKinney served in the navy from July, 1942, to November. 1945 and held the rank of lieutenant. For twenty-four months he was on sea duty aboard the U.S.S. New York. During the following year he was stationed at Sampson, N. Y., where he was regimental commander. In addition to coaching, Mr. McKinney taught physical education when he first came to Grafton and was later given a class in civics. He now teaches four classes of biologv each day. For a total of eighteen vears he has coached the Bearcats in both football and basketball and has seen them through times of defeat as well as of victory. Mr. McKinney is married to the former Miss Leona Heavner and is the father of four children, one son and three daughters. He is a member of the State Coaches Association and served as president of that organization last year. He is also a member of the local Elks. 5 . J], rnprecLd tion WinetU Walking 8 _4 M The graduating class of 1951 wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Miss Watkins for her many years in Grafton High School. Miss Watkins, a graduate of G.H.S. herself, began teaching here in 1906. At first she taught mathematics and English. In 1926, however, she was placed in charge of the library where she served until her retirement in 1950. M iss Watkins holds B.A. degrees from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia University. She received a Master’s degree from Columbia University. M iss Watkins is a member of the W.C.T.U., Eastern Star, Garden Club, and the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. QracMile, 8 J. The Senior Class of 1951 wishes to express its deep appreciation to Miss White, who was a member of the Grafton High School faculty for twenty-two years. Miss White gained the respect of all the students whom she taught because of her understanding and impartial interest in each student. Miss White was a member of the teaching profession for fortv-eight years, beginning at the time of her high school graduation and continuing until her retirement in 1950. She received her B.A. degree from Fairmont State College and also completed work at George Pea-body College and Universities of West Virginia and Colorado. QUrM JJicL8 4. For her ten years of untiring service and guidance in the publication of the Re-Echo, we wish to express our appreciation to Miss Gladys Hickman. From 1944 to 1950 she had complete charge of the yearbook. In the fall of 1935 Miss Hickman came to Grafton, after teaching one year at Ripley, W. Va. Since then she has taught in the commercial department of our high school. Miss Hickman attended Fairmont Teachers College and received her B.A. degree from Bowling Green College of Commerce. She has approximately one-half of the requirements for a Master’s degree at West Virginia University. 6 8 J. LEE EVANS Member J. PAUL MURPHY Member yJdministration R. VIRGIL ROILRBOUGH, B.A., M.A. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Virgil Rohrbough, Superintendent of Taylor County Schools, received his A.B. Degree from Fairmont State College in 1933 and his M.A. Degree from West Virginia University in 1942. Before his present position Mr. Rohrlrough held a teaching position in Lewis County for three years, lie was principal of East Crafton School for two years and principal of First Ward School for eight years. In 19:35 Mr. Rohrbough was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Schools, which position he held until 1942. At that time he became acting superintendent and in 1949 he was appointed to his present office of Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Rohrbough is a member of the W. Va. Education Association, the National Education Association, and the American Association of School Administrators. He is also a member of the local Kiwanis Club, and president of the Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors. RONALD KNOTTS. B.A., M.A. Asst. Supt. of Schools Mr. Ronald Knotts, a native of Grafton, is the Assistant Superintendent of the Taylor County Schools. Mr. Knotts received his A.B. Degree in 1933 and a Master’s Degree in 1939. both from West Virginia University. He began teaching in 1929 when he accepted a position at Bartlett School in Taylor County for one year. For the next two vears he served as principal at the Simpson Grade School. In 1932 he was made principal of the Pruntytown Elementary School, where he remained until March of 1949. At that time he was appointed to his present position. Mr. Knotts is a member of the local Kiwanis Club and is president of the Grafton Community Chorus. He has served as chairman of the March of Dimes Committee in Taylor County for three years and is very active in a number of community activities. He is now serving his second term as president of the advisory committee of Camp Towles, Taylor County youth recreation center. 9 lcl minis tra ti ion EARL J. CULP A.B., M.A. Principal Mr. Earl J. Culp, principal of Grafton High School, holds an A.B. degree from Salem College and an M.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has done graduate work at West Virginia University; Illinois University; Superior Normal School in Superior, Wisconsn; and Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Mr. Culp began his teaching career at Cairo High School where he was coach and assistant principal for five years. From 1925 to 1935 he served as principal of Harrisville High School. For the next two years he held the position of Superintendent of the Ritchie County Schools. He then returned to Harrisville High School and served as principal there until he came to Grafton last fall. Besides being principal of G.H.S., Mr. Culp is a member of the American Legion, is a thirty-second degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. ROBERT CLAYTON A.B. Registrar Mr. Robert Clayton, Registrar of Grafton High School, attended Columbia, Duke and West Viriginia Universities. He received his A.B. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1922. Before Mr. Clayton was appointed to his present office he held the following positions: teacher at Buchanon, W. Va., principal in a Preston County school, principal of Rosemont School in Taylor County, teacher at the West Side School of Grafton, and teacher of American History in Grafton High School for several years. Mr. Clayton has held his present position for a total of nine vears. During this time he has been a member of the local and state educational associations, as well as a member of the American Legion Post No. 12 of Taylor County. Mr. Clayton serves our school and students with untiring effort. His kind and understanding manner makes him the one whom all the students turn to for guidance and assistance. 10 Until Batten, A.B., M.A. English Duke University West Virginia University Grace Lee Boggess, A.B. English West Virginia University • • Mildred Bord A.B.. M.S.. P.E. Physical Education Fairmont State West Virginia University Charles Gather A.B.. M.A.. B.S. Industrial Arts A lderson - Broaddus West Virginia University Princeton University The Stout Institute Salem College Mildred Clevenger A.B., M.A. American History Clenville State Alderson-Broaddus Fairmont State West Virginia University Duke University Hazel Cole, A.B. Biology. Home Economics West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont State Nellie Cook, A.B., M.A. Home Economics Fairmont State West Virginia Tech. West Virginia University Duke University Columbia University Janies W. Curie Jr.. B.Ph. A.B. Latin St. Vincents St. Allierts St. Henrys College St. Mien rad f Paul Deienbaugh, A.B. Math. Marshall College Fairmont State West Virginia University 11 • • • Lynn Faulkner, B.S.E.E., M.A. Science. Drivers Education West Virginia University Cornell University Harvard University M.I.T. William G. Ilaan. B.S.F.d. English, Speech, Journalism West Virginia university West Virginia Wesleyan Sherman II. Ilaselden B.S., M.A. Commerce West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan West Virginia Business College Gladys M. Hickman, A.B. Commerce - Second Semester Bowling Green College of Commerce Fairmont State West Virginia University Ann Marie Jenin. B.S. Librarian Davis and Elkins College West Virginia University Francis Julian Trade and Industrial School Combination Welding Delaware University-West Virginia Tech. Marshall College Charles Kelly Trade and Industrial School Machine Shop West Virginia University West Vi rginia Tech. Marshall College Salem College R. H. McKinney B.S.E., M.A. Coach, Biology Glenville State Davis and Elkins Fairmont State West Virginia University North Western University Virginia Lee Ridenour. B.S. Commerce - First Semester West Virginia Wesleyan West Virginia University Paul VV. Shahan Band Fairmont State West Virginia University' 12 Hubert Soles. A.B. Social Studies Fuirmont State West Virginia Business College West Virginia University Lawrence Spadefore, A.B. Physical Education Fairmont State Nancy Staley. A.B. Music Concord State Columbia University Festal Waggoner B.S.. Agr.. M.S. Vo-Ag. West Virginia University Nellie Williams, A.B., M.A. Civics Voice and Diction Western Mars land College Columbia University West Virginia University Das is and Elkins A. V. Yoho. A.B., M.A. Higher Math Fairmont State West Virginia University Hubs Withers, A.B., M.A. English Fairmont State Clennville State West Virginia University Ellen lane Wiseman Financial Secretary Mildred Haddnx On leave of absence Davis and Elkins Marshall College West Virginia University Virginia Yost, A.B. Mech. Drawing Art Fairmont State 13 • • • £ oom • • 1. Bookkeeping Class 3. Kitchen 5. Vo-Ag Shop 7. Typewriting Room 2. Library 4. Mechanical Drawing Room 6. Industrial Art Shop 8. Sewing Room 14 ? . —)emor$ • • • OFFICERS Don Willis Charles Bennett David Hoffman .... Hil liard McAvoy President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer e . —Jenior Many and tnanv a year ago, September of 1947 in fact, some 160 or more brand-new students squeezed through the welcoming portals of G.H.S. In spite of the traditional lipstick reception, we soon located ourselves and learned to distinguish between the cafeteria and the girl's gym. To prove our intelligence we soon elected class officers: president, Don Willis; vice-president, Dick McAvoy; secretary, Dick Poe; and treasurer. Bill Hawk. Carolyn Anderson, Ellen Gainer, Dick McAvoy, Patty Poppolardo, and Alice Veyon represented us in the Student Council. Several members of our class won places for themselves in football and basketball. Among these were Chick Bennett, Jay Hood, Bobby Lambert, Dick Poe, Junior Stevensld, and Don Willis. Nor did we fall down in other fields. In the inter-class contest play, “A Young Man’s Fancy”, Jim Isner won the honor of best actor. Other members of the cast were Ellen Gainer, Joe Geld-baugh. Martha Kemple, Jerry McProuty, and Patty Poppalardo. Returning as sophomores in September, ’48, we elected Dick Poe president. Don Willis vice-president, and Jimmy Newbrough secretary-treasurer. Sophomore Student Council members were Dorothy Blackman. Doris Jean Linn, Ruth Poling, and Alice Veyon. We kept tip the good work in athletics with Chick” Bennett, Bob Hoskinson, Dick Poe, and Don Willis among those who distinguished themselves in football and basketball. Our sophomore contest play, “Cleaned and Pressed”, directed by Nancy Rohrbough, was named best among the inter-class contest plays, (ack Bennett, Martha Clayton, Jimmy Isner, Martha Kemple and Patty Poppalardo took part. Phyllis Burnside and Joe Geldbaugh, sophomores, were members of the cast of this year's Thespian play, “Meet Me In St. Louis”. On returning to the freshly-painted classrooms our junior year, we chose as class officers Jimmy Newbrough, president; Ray Williams, vice-president; and Ruth Poling, secretary-treasurer. In Student Council, “Chick” Bennett, Delores Jenkins, Mary Morris, Jerry McProuty, and Don Willis represented our class. Our first activity of the year was the annual junior class magazine sales campaign to earn money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Marilyn Miller proved to be the best salesman, bringing in $113.70 in subscriptions, and won a radio for her efforts. David Iloffinan came in second with $100.20 and won a Shaffer pen set. Mrs. Haddox’s Buicks” were the highest selling home room. Our junior class play was “Mother Is a Freshman ’; the cast. Ellen Gainer, Marilyn Miller. Dick McAvov, Jerry McProuty, Don Smith, Barbara Reed. Martha Clayton, Nola Snav, Alice Veyon, Mary Morris, Clenna Defibaugh, Joan Mouser, Leo Bradford, Cordell Luckey, Joe Knotts. Jimmy Isher, and Jimmy Newbrough participated in the annual Thespian production, “Mary the Third”. A unique honor fell to our class in presenting the worst assembly program of the vear. 16 Ellen Gainer, a junior, was a member of the All State Chorus this year. Catherine Moats, YVilford Brown, Jack Headly, and Jimmy Isner were alternates. Dorothy Blackman was the sectional winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest for high school students. She was awarded $20.-00 by the local American Legion, and in the sectional contest held at Elkins, won a four year scholarship to any college in the state. Don Willis, one of the foremost athletes from our class, was named to the Regional All-Tournament Team this year. Dick Poe, another mainstay in both football and basketball, won honorable mention on the Big Ten Team. At the end of the second semester, six students from the junior class were initiated into the National Honor Society. They were Carolyn Anderson, Martha Clayton, Ellen Gainer, David Hoffman, Dick Poe, and Nola Snav. One of the big events of the year of course, was the Junior-Senior Prom. Members of the roval court from our class were Dorothy Blackman, Phyllis Burnside, Jane Coulson, Martha Kemple, Charlotte Smith, “Chick” Bennett, Jay Hood, Dick McAvoy, Dick Poe, Ray Williams, and Don Willis; alternates, Carolyn Anderson and Bob Lambert. Seniors at last! The number in our class has shrunk to about 100, but we like to think we make up for that by our abilities. We got into the poltical swing with some really close competition, but the issue came out: Don Willis, president; “Chick” Bennett, vice-president; David Hoffman, secretary; and Dick McAvoy, treasurer. To Student Council we elected “Chick” Bennett, Delores Jenkins, Dick McAvoy, and Don Willis. “Chick” Bennett was elected president of the Student Council and Don Willis vice-president. One of the earliest and most painful events of the year was getting our senior pictures taken, but we survived. We voted Carolyn Anderson the princess to attend the annual Fall Festival at Salem, W.Va. This year “Chick” Bennett was named for the all conference team of the Big Ten. “Chick's passing ability has been an outstanding asset of the Bearcats. Joe Knotts, another senior, received honorable mention for his tackling ability. This year's Thespian play, “Once In a Lifetime”, turned out to be almost a senior play, with most of the cast members of the senior class. Jack Bennett, Leo Bradford, Nancy Chrislip, Martha Clayton, Ellen Gainer, David Hoffiman, Jimmy Isner, Marilyn Miller, Don Smith, Nola Snay. and Alice Veyon were the seniors who took part in this production. We had seniors who were talented in other fields, too. The essay “Peace” by Nola Snav was published in the Annual Essay Anthology of the National High School Poetry Association. As the year rolled along, “Chick” Bennett, Dick Poe, and Don Willis proved to be real mainstays of the team on the basketball floor. This year really turned out to be a busy one for the seniors, with our class well represented in the various clubs, organizations, and other extra-curricular activities of the school. Getting out the Re-Echo and putting on the senior class play are two of the big projects our class must accomplish. So we are glad when the Junior-Senior Prom rolls around, to receive our due honor and let the juniors do the work. After the Prom we at last arrive at commencement, which is the last event of our high school years for all of us seniors. So with this we leave G.H.S., hoping that we leave as pleasant memories behind us as we take with us. 17 .Seniors Mary Carolyn Anderson Charles E. Bennett Re-Echo-(Editor)-4; A. T. C. -3, 4 (Student Director-4); Girl-Reserves-2, 3; Quill and Scroll-3, 4 (Sec.-4); National Honor Society-3, 4 (Vice Pres.-4); Girls State-1950; Student Council-1; Bearcat Staff-3, 4 (News-Editor-3, 4); Y-Teens-4 (Pres.-4); Office Ass’t.-2, 3, 4; Choral Speaking Club-4 (Pres.-4); Princess-Salem. Foot ball-1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y-1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres.-3-Pres.-4); Student Council-3, 4 (Pres.-4); Letterman’s Club-2, 3, 4 (Sec.-3-Collector-4); Vice Pres. Senior Class; Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4; Track-2, 3; Baseball-1, 2; Re-Echo-4; Girl's Basketball (Coach -3); Junior and Senior Prom-(Prince). John Franklin Bennett Dorothy Blackman Re-Echo-4 (Artist); Thcsp-ians-2, 3, 4; Sophomore Contest Play-2; Thespian Play-4; Projector Club-3; Technical Staff-3, 4; Art Club-2, 4; F.H.A. (Mascot-1, 2, 3); (Songleader-2, Historian-3); Glee Club-l, 2, 4; Radio Club-2. Band Sponsor-3, 4; Girl Re-serves-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Thes-pians-3, 4; Re-Echo-(Ass’t. Editor); Girls State-1950; Student Council-2; Latin Club-4; G.A.A. -4; Squad Leader-3, 4; Princess of Jr. Senior Prom; Interclass Tournament-4. Melvin Leo Bradford Doris Eileen Brown Hi-Y-4; Student Council-1; Thcspians-3, 4; Junior Class Plav-3; Thespian Play-4. Re-Echo-4; Y-Ttens-4; Commercial Club-4; Mixed Chorus-4; Social Etiquette Club-3. Wilford F. Brown Robert Brvan Football-3, 4; Hi-Y-3, 4; Basketball-1, 3; Lettennan’s Club 4; A Cappella Choir-3, 4; Mixed Chorus-3, 4; Re-Echo-4; Athletic Club-3; Class Basketball Toumaments-3; All State Chorus-4. Patricia A. Burnside Phyllis A. Burnside Y-Teens-4 (Reporter-4); Girl Reserves-2, 3; Re-Echo-4; Band -1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella Choir-2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat Staff-1; Volleyball Tournament-4; Princess-Junior-Senior Prom. Band Sponsor-1, 2, 3, 4; Tes-pians-2, 3, 4 (Pres.-4); Tri-Hi-Y (Vice Pres.-4); Commercial Club -3. 4 (Reporter-4); A Cappella Choir-2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo-4; F.T.A.-4; Bearcat Staff-1; Thespian Play-2; Princess-Junior Senior Prom- 3. 18 emori Loretta Carpenter A Cappella Choir-2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Girls Social Etiquette-3, 1 (Pres. -4); Re-Echo-4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat Staff-1; Office Ass't.-3, 4; Choral Speaking Club-4. Martha Clayton Girl Reserves-2, 3; Social Lights-3, 4 (Sec.-4); Y-Teens-4 (Vice Pres.-4); National Honor Society-3, 4; Thespians-3, 4; Sophomore Contest Play-2; Junior Class Play-3; Thespian Play-4; Re-Echo-4. ial Josephine Coffman 4-H-3; Social Games-3; Soc-Etiquette-4. James F. Corrothers Phyllis Corrine Culp Tri-Ili-Y-4; National Honor Society-3, 4; Re-Echo Staff-4; Mixed Chorus-4; Latin Club-4. Nancy Anne Chrislip Thespians-3, 4; Girl Reserves-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Social Eti-nuette-3; Future Teachers-4 (Treas.); Band-1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Play-4; Basketball-1; Office Ass't.-3, 4; Re-Echo-4. Ellen Cochran Library Club-3. 4 (Pres.-4); Social Games-3; Drivers Ed. Club-3; Library Ass't.-2, 3, 4. Anna Jane Coulson Girl Reserves-2, 3; G.A.A.-3, 4; Squad Leader-3, 4; Basketball-1, 3: llec-Teks-3, 4; Office Ass't.-l, 2. 3, 4; Y-Teens-4; Re-Echo-4; A.T.C.-3, 4; Touma-ments-1, 3; Choral Speaking Club-4; Junior Senior Prom.-Princess-3. Florence E. Courtney Tri-lli-Y-3. 4 (Treas.-4); A Cappella Choir-4; Band Majorette-2, 3, 4; F.T.A.-3, 4 (Vice Pres.-4); Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo-4; Orchestra-4. Paul R. Davis F.F.A.-l, 2; 4-11-3. 19 Seniors Kathern Glennajean Defibaugh Tri-Hi-Y-3; Commercial Club -3; Thespians-3, 4; Junior Class Play-3; Glee Club-1, 2. Robert Duckworth Hi-Y-4. Betty Lee Frey Bearcat Staff-4; Office Asst. -4; Librarian-3; Quill and Scroll -4; Glee Club-1, 2. Frederick Cough F.F.A.-l, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.-4); (Sentinel-3.) Jack Headley Football-2, 3, 4; lli-Y-2, 3, 4; Basketball-2, 3; Glee Club-1, 2; A Cappella Choir-3, 4; Band-3; Radio Club-4; All State Chorus-4. Barbara Ann Devers Girls' Basketball-1, 2, 3; Re-Echo-4; Commercial Club-3, 4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Tecns-4; Girls' Volleyball-1; S«|iiad Leader-3. Dorothy Lee Ford Ellen Gainer Y-Teens-4; Girl Reserx-cs-2, 3; National Honor Society-3, 4 (Sec.-4); Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club-4: A Cappella Choir-2, 3, 4 (Pres.-4); Student Council-1; Junior Class Plav-3; Thespians-3, 4 (Vice Pres.-3, 4); Thespian Play-4; Contest Plav-1; All State Chorus-3; A.T.C.-3, 4; Bearcat Staff-3; Re-Echo-4. Pcggv Haislip Y-Teens-4; Commercial Club-3. 4; A Cappella Choir-4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3; Girls' Basketball -1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Volleyball-3, 4; Squad Leader-4. Norma Heaton Y-Teens-4; Commercial Club-4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4. 20 emors David Hoffman Sr. Class Sec.; IIi-Y-2, 3, 4; Re-Echo (Bus. Mgr.-4); Football; National Honor Societv-3, 4 (Pres.-4); Thespians-3, 4 (See. •4); Radio Club-1, 2, 3, 4; Bas-kcthall-1. 2; Thespian Play 4. James Isner Contest Plav-1, 2; Thespians-2, 3. 4; Thespian Plays-3, 4; Band-1, 2, 3, 4; Orehestra-2, 3; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4; A Ca-pella Choir-2, 3, 4; Camera Club-4; Hi-Y-4; Stage Projection Club-3. Dolores Jenkins Student Council-3, 4; Camera Club-1, 2; Girl Reserves-2, 3; Re-Echo; Y-Teens-4; (Treas.-4); Library Ass't.-2, 3; Office Ass’t.-4; F.T.A.-4 (Sec.-4); Li-brary Club-3; A.T.C.-2, 3, 4; A Cappella Choir-3, 4; Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4. Martha Kemple Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4 (Pres.-4); Glee Club-1; Thespians-3, 4 (Mistress of Wardrobe-4); Contest Play-1, 2; Band Sponsor-1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Senior Prom Princess-3; Interclass Tournament-4; Commercial Club-3, 4 (Sgt. at Arms-4); F.T.A.-4; Bearcat Staff-1: Re-Echo (Adv. Mgr.). Robert Keyser Athletic Club-3; Hi-Y-4. Boh Hoskinson Basketball-2, 3, 4; Hi-Y-3, 4; Band-1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman’s Club-3, 4; Radio Club-3; Camera Club-1; Athletic Club-3; Orchestra-2, 3, 4. Patricia Ann Jaco Band Sponser-2, 3, 4; Bearcat Staff-3; Re-Echo-4; Glee Club-3, 4; Social Etiquette Club; Camera Clul -4. Gene Jones Radio Club-3; Science Club- 4. Aretus Brooks Kennedy II Football-1; Science Club-4; Basketball-1. 3. Robert Kiger Radio Club-4; Athletic Club- 21 Seniors Joseph B. Knotts Robert Knotts Football-2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club-4; Hi-Y (Vice Pres.-4); Junior Class Plav-3; National Thespians-3, 4. F.F.A.-l, 2, 3 (Vice Pres.-4); (Parliamentarian-3). Bob Lambert Doris Jean Linn Football-4; lli-Y-2, 3, 4; Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club-3, 4. Student Council-2; 4-H-3; Tri-lli-Y-3. 4; F.T.A.-4; Librar-ian-4; A Cappella Choir-3, 4; Re-Echo-4. Thomas Little Myrtle Lough Hi-Y-4. F.H.A.-2, 3, 4 (parlimentarian -4); Social Cames-3; Library Club-4; Re-Echo-4. Cordell D. Luckey Naomi Jean Luckey Football-3, 4; Hi-Y-4; Athletic Club-3; Junior Class Plav-3: Camera Club-4 (Sec.-Treas.-4). 4-H-3; Librarv-4 (Reporter-4); Library Ass’t.-3, 4; Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4. Bernice Lu adder Mary L. Marquess Thespians-3, 4; Social Etiquette Club-3, 4; Y-Teens-4. Commercial Club-3, 4 (Treas. -4); Re-Echo-4; Squad Leader-4; Volleyball Team-1, 4. 3 emor$ Bessie L. Manlier Art Club-3; Library Club-3, 4; Camera Club-4; Ass’t. Librarian-2, 3, 4. Ruth McCoy Re-Echo-4; F.H.A. (Reporter-2, Sec.-4); Girl Heserves-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Girls’ Basketball- 1, 3. 4; F.T.A.-4; A.T.C.-3, 4; Squad Leader-4; Volleyball-1, 2. 3. Gerald Leigh McProutv Football-4; Hi-Y-4 (Treas.-4); Re-Echo-4; Student Council-3, 4; Basketball-2; Junior Class Play-3; Thespians-3, 4; Camera Club-4; Athletic Club-(A, B)-3; Library Ass’t.-2; Mixed Chonis-4; A Cappella Choir-4; Freshman Contest Play-1; Choral Speaking-4; Track-2, 3. Marilyn Jane Miller Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4 (Treas.-3); Cor-res.-Sec.-4); C.A.A.-2, 3, 4 (Treas.-4); Thespians-3, 4; Thespian Play-4; Junior Class Play-3; Girls’ Basketball Team-1, 3; Latin Club-4; Re-Echo-4; Squad Leader-3, 4; Vollevball-3, 4; Writing Club-1. Catherine L. Moats A Cappella-2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres.-4); Glee Club-2, 3, 4; Re-Eeho-4; G.A.A.-2, 3, 4 (Pres.-4); Girl Reserves-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Squad Leader-3, 4; Inter-class Tnumament-1; All State Chorus -4. Richard McAvoy Football-1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Captain-4); Hi-Y-1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council-1, 2; Junior Class Play-31 Letterman’s Club-2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres.-4); Re-Echo-4; Thes-pians-3, 4; Class Treas.-l. 4; Class Vice Prcs.-2. Tom McCue Glee Club-3. Ronald McWilliams F.F.A.-2; Hi-Y-4.. Wilma Miller Tri-Hi-Y-4; 4-H-3; Library Club-4. Sara L. Montgomery Y-Teens-4. 23 I Seniors Betty Lou Moore Betty I,ee Morgan Library Cluk-3, 4. Library Club-3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y- 3. Mary Morris Mary Evalea Morris Re-Echo (Mead Typist); Student Council-3, 4; Thespians-3, 4; Commercial Club-3 (Sec.-4); Y-Tcen-4; Junior Class Play; Office Ass’t.; Band-1. Driver’s Ed. Club-3; Girls' Volleyball-1; Girls' Basketball-2, 3. 4; Squad Leader-4. Laura Mosser Thelma Joan Mouser Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y-3; Band-1: Art Club-4 (Treas.) Hec Tec-1, 2; Volleyball Tournaments. Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Student Council-1; Squad Leader-3, 4; Girls' Basketball-1, 2, 3; G.A.A.-3, 4; Ass’t. Librarian-2, 3; Bearcat Staff-4; Quill and Scroll-4; Junior Class Plav-3; Contest Play-1; Latin Clnb-4. James Newbrough Dolores Norris Hi-Y-3, 4; Thespians-2, 3, 4; Stage Crew-1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec.-Treas.-2; Class Pres.-3. C.A.A.-3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Squad Leader-2. 4; Girls’ Basketball-1, 2, 3; Choral Speaking-4; Band-1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Tournaments. Patricia Pappalardo Edscl Poe Band Sponsor-2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Squad Leader-3, 4; Girls' Basketball-1, 2, 3; Bearcat Staff-3; Contest Play-1, 2; Re-Echo-4; Student Council-1; Interclass Tournaments-1, 3, 4; Choral Speaking Club-4. Football-2, 4; Basketball-1; Hi-Y-3, 4; Letterman’s Club-4. Seniors Richard Foe Football-1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4; Track-2, 3; Baseball-1, 2; National Honor So-eietv-3, 4 (Reporter-4); Re-Echo-4; Hi-Y-1, 2, 3. 4 (Sergeant at Arins-4); Letterman’s Club-1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council-2; Class Secretary-1; Class President-2; Choral Speaking-4. Mary Lou Regenauer Bearcat Staff-3; Tri-Hi-Y-3. 4. Phvllis Lucille Rogers Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Commercial Club-4; Library Club-3; Band-1. 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo-4; Mixed Chorus-3, 4. Lorna Shaffennan G.A.A.-3, 4; Squad Leader-41 Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4. Ruth Poling Student Council-2; Girl Reserve-2, 3; Y-Teens-4; Thes-pians-3, 4; Commercial Club-3, 4 (Prcs.-4); Re-Echo-4 (Subscription Manager); Girls State-1950; Girls' Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Vollevball-3, 4; Squad Leader-4; Class Sec.-Treas.-3; G.A.A.-3 (Vice Pres.-4); Office Ass't.-l, 2. 4; A.T.C.-3. 4. Helen Roach Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4; A Cap-pclla Choir-3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y-3; Library Club-3; Social Litcs-4; Latin Club-4; Library Ass't.-l. 2. Irene Scranage Library Club (Sec.-Treas.-3)-(Pres.-4); Tri-Hi-Y-3; Office Ass’t.-4; Library Ass't.-2, 3. Kenneth L. Shingleton Library Club-3: Basketball-1, 3. Alan Shriver Radio Club; Science Club-4; Re-Echo. Larry Lee Simmons Craft Club-3. 25 Seniors Charolette Ann Smith Quill and Scroll-3, 4 (Treas.-4); C.A.A.; Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4 (Sec.-4); Squad Leader-3, 4; Choral Speaking Club (Treas.-4); Band Sponsor-3, 4; Bearcat Staff-3; Re-Echo-4; Office Ass t.-2; Junior Senior Prom (Princess-3). Nola Louise Snay Quill and Scroll-3, 4 (Pres.-4); Bearcat Staff-3, 4 (Feature Ed.-3); Ass’t. Librarian-4; Junior Play-3; Thespian Plav-4; Squad Leader-3; National Honor Society-;?, 4 (Sec.-4); Re-Echo (Feature Editor). Elizabeth Ann Summers Office Ass't.-2: Social Games-3; Art-4; Social Etiquette-4. Kenneth Sturns Football-1, 2, 3, 4; Letter-man's Club-3, 4; Hi-Y-4. William Jr. Turoczv Football-3, 4; Hi-Y-4; Athletic Club-3. Donald Smith Thespians-3, 4; Radio Club-3, 4; Science Club-4; Re-Echo (Mounting Editor). Vivian Grace Snyder Band-1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4; Commercial Club (Vice Pres.-3, 4); Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Re-Echo-4. Junior Stevenski Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A.-2, 3, 4. Diane Lee Sweet Girl Rescrves-2, 3; C.A.A.-3, 4; A.T.C.-2, 3, 4; Y-Teens (Reporter-4); Squad Leader-4; Girls' Basketball-1, 3; He-Echo-4; Girls' Volleyball-3. Patricia Ann Utt Tri-Hi-Y-3, 4; Squad Leader-4; Choral Speaking Club-4; Interclass Tournament-1, 3; Bearcat Staff-3; Re-Echo-4; Office Ass’t.-3, 4; Sophomore Contest l’lav-2; Girls' Basketball-3, 4; Thespians. 26 Seniors 1 Alice Evelyn Vevon Evelyn Jane Watkins ! Student Council-1, 2; G.A.A.- Social Games-3; Y-Teens-4; ! a. 4: Social Games-3; Tri-Hi-Y- Commercial Club-4; Re-Echo-4. 1 4; Girls’ Volleyball-4; Head 1 Glieerleader-4; Thespians-3, 4; j Thespian Plav-4; Junior Play-3; I Re-Echo-4; Band Librarian-2, I 3. 4; Squad Leader-2, 3, 4; Off- 1 ice Ass’L-4; Girls’ Basketball-3; Dorsey Wayne Weaver Dorothy Marie Westerman F.F.A.-1, 2, 3. 4. Social Games-3; Y-Teens-4. Barbara Ann Williams Douglas Ray Williams F.H.A.-l, 2, 3, 4 (Treas.-2. Bearcat Staff (Ed.-3, 4); Thes- Song Leader-3); Girl Reserves- pians-3, 4, Class Vice Pres.-3: 2, 3; Y-Teens-4; 4-11-3; K.T.A.- Cheerleader-4; Quill and Scroll- 4; Re-Echo-4; A Cappella Choir (Vice Pres.-3, 4); Hi-Y-4; Cam- -2; Mixed Chorus-2, 4; Office era Club-3; Re-Echo-4; Press Ass't.-2. Club; Prince Junior Senior Prom -3. Donald Burton Willis Ruth Elaine Woodvard Football-1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt.- Commercial Club-3, 4; Tri- 4); Basketball-i, 2. 3, 4; Re- lli-Y-3, 4; Re-Echo-4; Squad Echo-4; Student Council-3, 4 Leader-4; Girls' Volleyball-4. (Vice Pres.-4); lii-Y-1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice Pres.-4); Letterman’s Club -1, 2, 3. 4; Basehall-1. 2; Prince Junior Senior Prom-3; Class President-1, 4. James Zorik Jerry Zinn K.F.A.-2, 3, 4 (Reporter-4). Camera Club 4; Crafts Club-3; Social Games-3; Library Ass t.-3, 4. 27 ■Pi ______ • • Senior • • We, tin members of the Senior Class of 1951, not wishing to take everything with us, do solemnly will, lx queath and leave the following items: Joe Knotts leaves his height to Dick Adlington. Marilyn Miller wills her place in solid geometry to a bov. She says it’s no place for a female. Patty Pop” leaves her long hair in care of Mary Jo Foley. Bessie Manlier leaves Miss Jeran frantic. What will happen to the library? Pattv Jaco bequeaths her absence excuses to Shirley Brown. Carolyn Anderson leaves all her extra-curricular activities to Sylvia Waggoner. Think s1h ’11 find time for them all? Barbara Williams leaves Dick. She’d stay if she could. Eli .alx th Summers trades her text books for a cook book as she leaves to join her husband. Chris” leaves most of her antics to Wilma Kirby, but keens a few for herself. Don Willis wills a new wastebasket to Mr. Faulkner. The old one is all stuck up with gum. Ellen Gainer leaves, and her friends will have to walk to school. Don Smith wills his brain to the biology class, so they can really lcam. Martha Clayton wills her go xl grades to everyone who needs them. Nola Snay wills her arguments to Bettv Hawkins, hoping she ll win some of them. Leo Bradford bequeaths his car to Mr. Curie. No one could spe d in it. Mickey Snyder wills her tardiness to someone else who can get by with it. Elaine Woodyard leaves “Dobbie” to keep up the the family name. Dorsev Weaver wills his pereptual g xxl humor to Rav Gray. As a senior he’ll need it. Diane Sweet leaves her temper somewhere in the halls of G.H.S. Be careful, everybody. Since there’s no one big enough to take Mac’s voice, he takes it with him. Charlotte Smith bequeaths her dimples to Peggy Kiger. Now Peggy has two sets. Ruth Poling wills the commercial club to another hard working girl. Patty Burnside leaves Brooks, but slie’s not willing him to anyone. Jack Headley and David Hoffman will their jokes to Staley White. Oh no! Loretta Carpenter bequeaths the peroxide tliat was willed to her to Margie Hargett. Dorothy Blackman leaves all her good times to Joy Cuppett. Jack Bennett wfills all the poster work to Doris Hildreth. That’s a dirtv trick. Betty Frey bequeaths Shirley to the teacher, hoping they’ll teach her a lot. Alice Vevon leaves her cheerleading limp. She worked herself up into a case of rheumatism. Bill Turoczv leaves his wise cracks to Mrs. Yost. He hopes she'll like them better if she sees them more often. Pattv Utt takes her flirting with her. She intends to keep right on using it. Jem Zinn and James Zorik leave their back seats in alphabetically arranged classrooms to Jcx Zorik. Ray Williams bequeaths his sociology grades to next year’s seniors. Maybe they’ll be satisfied. Kenny Sturms has to leave Shirley, but he’ll still see her once in a while. Jiggs Stevenski wills his place on the basketball team to Pete Isner. Katie Moats w ills her gvm squad to Suzanne Lawson. That jxx r squad! Dick Poe leaves his athletic ability to Travis Swiger. Get to work, Travis. Evelyn Watkins lx qucaths love to her many friends. Chick Bennett wins his locker to Brooks Bartlett. Watch out, there’s a lx ar trap in it. Bobby Duckworth and Kenny Shingleton will the Parkview bus to Donnie Kirby. Ellen Cochran isn’t leaving anv thing. Should she? Nobodv ever left anything to her. Edsel Poe leaves his habitual hunting sickness and gunsickness to anyone who needs it. Dolores Norris wills her basketball ability to Jean Sapp. Jim Isner wills his red shirt to Mr. Haan. Jim Xewbrough leaves his persuasiveness to anyone who gets kicked out of the library. Larry Simmons ) equeaths his lxx ks to charity, lie doesn’t want to see them again. Phyllis Culp wills her popularitv to Dorothy Lobis. Eileen Brown leaves her curly blond hair to Shirley Bumgardner. Bobby Brvan leaves his g x d spirits to Macbeth. Macbeth could probably use them. Phyllis Burnside leaves the majorettes to work out their drills without )x r. Bus” Brown wills his study hall to Mr. Culp. Maylx he’ll like it bettor. Glenna Defibaugh is taking her beautiful fur coat with her. Dam it. Josephine Coffman wills as many embarrasing moments to Mr. Faulkner as he gave her. Fred Gough wills the F.F.A. to some other hard working fanner. Peggy Haislip leaves her bright smile to all who frown. Paul Davis leaves early. He has to catch his bus. Mary Marquess leaves all the Re-Echo headaches to some other hard worker. Norma Heaton wills her quiet smile to Ruth Williams. Bob Hoskinson leaves Macbeth to next year’s English class. Bud Kennedy caught his coat tail in the d x r in an effort to lx first out. Bobby Keyser wills his curly hair to Benny Mays. Wilma Miller wills luck to next year’s seniors. Bernice Luzadder leaves to join Dan. Martha Kemple wills tlx Tri-Hi-Y presidency to anyone who can stand it. Bob Kiger leaves all. Period. Charles Little leaves with a little more than he brought in. Cordell Luckev wills his fun to some other Lucky” fellow. Jerry McProuty leaves a shiny penny to the one who can answer his questions. Jean Luckev leaves her friendliness to some grouchy person. Barbara Devers wills theme writing to someone who always has plenty of ideas. Phyllis Rogers came in like a lion and leaves like a lamb. Alan Shriver wills his (perpetual motion?) machine to those who benefit by it. Bettv Moore and Betty Morgan leave, but they still have their friendship. (Continued on page 31) 28 • • • Senior Pronh ropheMjj • • Like the tliree witches in Macbeth we know a lot about witchcraft and scorcey ami have looked into the future to see what the students of G.H.S. will be doing in 1961. Joe Knotts grew so tall he reached heaven without having to die first. Patty Utt is running a very successful lonely hearts club. The future held great opportunities for Catherine Moats, who’s singing commercials over W.M.M.N. Carolyn Anderson left college her junior year to move to California. Jo Ann Mouscr seems to be seeing red. After all, with all those kids around the house! James Zorik and Jerry Zinn are co-managers of Bartlett’s Funeral Home. Use their convenient lay-away plan. Cold storage at extra prices. Paul Davis can say “I object all he pleases now. He’s judge in the U. S. Supreme Court. Glenna Defibaugh is still trving to make “Satan” behave like an angel. Jimmy Isner took Mr. Soles’ place at G.H.S. He’s doing a pretty good job. Don Smith and Alan Shriver have ended up next to Einstein in the Hall of Fame. General Richard Poe has taken McArthur's place as commander of tin forces in the Far East. Elizabeth Stcmple Summers took her diploma in one hand and her husband in the other. We've just received a radio report from McAvoy on Mars. He was blown there while experimenting in physics class. Pat Poppolardo now makes $15,000 a year in New York, modeling (bathing suits)! Norma Heaton and Betty Frey are having a hot time— we won’t say where. When Red Skelton quit, David Hoffman rushed straight to Hollywood. Now Ik gets paid for his “corny jokes '. Bud Kennedy is passing his life awav in a filling station. Jerrv McProuty (Dr. P.D.Q.) has gone on the air with his Mental Bankrupt program and is discouraging millions. Jackie Bennett and Nancy Chrislip are starring in “Romeo and Juliet” now playing on Broadway. Irene Scranage is secretary to Mr. Soles, who manages the Manos Theater. Martha Clayton died of sh x k. In her last semester in college, she made a B”. Delores Norris’s house is full of little animals—little “heavers”. Diane Sweet married a love and now has a lot of little dears. Don Willis and Chick Bennett quit professional basketball to manufacturer yo-yos. William Turoczy got his name changed from “Turoczy” to “Fitzjum”. He can’t spell that either. Laura Mosser poses for the “after” faces in the toothpaste adds. Dolores Jenkins left home because the cleaning business was getting to be a little too pressing. Bessie Manlier took Miss Jeran’s place as librarian in CHS. Mary Marquess got so fat she’s competing against Flora, the fat girl, for the world's title. Leo Bradford. M.D., has become a specialist—all women patients. Jim Newbrough is still at G.H.S. The stage crew couldn’t get along without him. Barbara Williams sang on the radio. (Until her mother wanted to dust it and made her get off). Elaine Woodyard jumped in when Mr. Hasclden retired and took his place teaching bookkeeping . And she swore she’d never step foot in high school again after she graduated!! Robert Duckworth got Congress to change the calendar. Now everv year is leap year. Patty and Phyllis Burnside committed a double suicide. They were told Toni doesn’t take girls with natural curly hair. Marie Westennan died after breaking a bottle of shellac. She had a wonderful finish. Bobbv Bryan is a barber in a cocktail bar. He shaves the ice. Edsel Poe became a preacher and died baptizing his mother-in-law. Jean Luckev isn’t Luckey any longer. She got married. Marilvn Miller married an electrician and died of a shock. Larry Simmons is making crooked dough. He works in a pretzel factory. Ruth Poling is a bubble dancer in a pin factory. Need I say more?? Mary Edith and Mary Evalea both have moved far away from Grafton. They were tired of getting their names mixed up. Charlotte Smith is a prized museum piece. Everyone has to pav to see her cute dimples. Evelyn Watkins owns a glue factory. Don’t let the works get “gummed up”. Myrtle Lough moved out West and married a cowboy with 5.000 cattle. There’s no “beefing” about that. Loretta Carpenter has written an etiquette lxx k that outdoes Emilv Post. Helen Roach accidentally took some bug poison and ex-terminated herself. Cordell Luckey has to know all the answers now, he took Mr. Anthony’s place on the radio. RoIxTt Hoskinson and Bobbv Lambert are the best loved referees Grafton has ever had. Old G.H.S. hasn't lost a game since thev started. Think we’d better keep them? Charles Little is still that Little fellow. Well, maybe he doesn’t want to change his name. Ruth McCoy and Barbara Devere looked so pretty as waitresses that a talent scout noticed them and took tlu m to Hollyw(xxl where they've got a good job. They’re still waitresses. Ronald McWilliams and Jimmy Corrothers are in the cigarette manufacturing business. Does vour cigarette taste different lately? Betty Moore is singing on the radio. Her theme song is “Moore or Less”. Mostly Moore. Robert Keyser became the favorite pin-up of the WACS. Rav Williams built himself a rest home because he didn't get enough sleep while he was in school. Mice Vevon gave up everything else to accomplish her ambition. She got married. Tommv McCue engineers a locomotive. Now he can whistle at all the prettv girls and get paid for it. Kenneth Sturms joined the navy and disappeared while his ship was passing one of the South Sea islands. Peggy Haislip is playing professional basketball. Her average is 30.2 points a game. You boys better get going or she'll get ahead of vou. Phvllis Culp became a dress designer. She thought the French styles w'ere too ooh-la-la! Josephine Coffman and Ellen Cochran became teachers and are now putting up with the same old stuff. Won’t pupils ever change ? 39 (Continued from page 30) Don’t let anyone else in on this secret. Anna Jane Coul-son is still wearing a string around her finger. She was supposed to have gotten married in 1952, but everything went black when she learned slie’d graduated. Wilford Brown is a plumber on a basketball floor. He has charge of all the dribbles . Beth Courtney is America’s ambassador to England. She heard that men aren't so scarce over there. Wilma Miller drank red cake coloring and turned pink with sweetness. Bernice Luzadder married Dan. Now she spends her time taking care of him and rocking the cradle. N’ola SnaV is leading a quiet life with fisc children and ten dogs. Guess who's having all the fun? Loma Shafferman and Phvllis Bogers bought a fruit stand so they could have a lot of “dates”. Fred Gough has a big farm and raises prize fruits and vegetables, dogs, cats, and children. Kenny Shingleton let his beard grow quite long so bis grandchildren could have a soft seat when thev sit on bis lap. Mary Rcgenauer became famous; she invented robot school teachers. Gene Jones and Bob Eiger manufactured dice. Their motto is For loaded bones—see Eiger and Jones”. Doris Jean Linn has a nursery school for boys who want to be babied. Rolvert Enotts runs a ranch motel; he really “ropes in the customers. Martlia Eemplc designs clothes from spider webs. Wow! Dorothy Ford is a baker in a bank. She handles a lot of dough. Betty Morgan cuts out paper dolls for Iter five children. Eileen Brown and Sara Montgomery sit on opposite knees of their boss as he dictates to them. They just couldn't bear to be separated. Ellen Gainer took a ten day reducing diet and died of malnutrition. Dorothv Blackman married a Redman and now are producing several little checkerboards. Jack Headley is running a “sweeping” business in one of the large department stores in New York. He is the head janitor. Vivian Snvder is a softball coach m one of the larger schools in W.Va. Her husband told her she was getting “battv”. Patty Jaco is a beautician. Every month she has men’s day so they can get a manicure and new hair style. Junior Stevenski discovered his painting talent, and now he does modem art for those who don't know anything about it. (Can anyone tell what it is??) CL, Witt (Continued from page 28) Mary Edith Morris leaves her quiet personality to Terry Houstin. Helen Roach wills her writing ability to any boy who has trouble with themes. Irene Scranage leaves, taking a lot of friends with her. Laura Mosser wills her smile to the first person making straight A's to Mr. Soles. Joan Nlouser leaves. At least she hopes she can. Evalea Morris wills her height to June Efaw. Janie Coulson leaves for Florida. How we envy her! Beth Courtnev leaves her shyness behind but doesn’t will it to anvone. Robert Enotts leaves his lessons and savs “goodbye”. Ruth McCoy wills her fun at dancing to Bobo Andrews. Sarah Montgomery bequeaths her lovelv dark hair to Barbara Hughes. Myrtle Lough leaves her heart. Be- careful where you step. James Corrothers wills his interest in English class to Virgil Rogers. Gene Tones wills his ideas to someone who can give him something in return. Doris Jean Linn leaves French class to Miss Cather. Two years is enough. Tom McCue doesn't will his stature to anvone. He needs every bit of it himself. Ronald McWilliams leaves, but fast. He is afraid thev won't let him go. Dolores Jenkins wills her Y-Tecns treasurer position to someone who likes figures. Bobbie Lambert leaves to go the way of all eighteen-year-olds. Loma Shafferman and Marie Westerman leave for the WACS. If all the men are in the army, they're going to be there too. J unior CJa56 When we entered Grafton High School September. 1948, we elected Jimmy Wickham, president; Sylvia Waggoner, vice-president; Staley White, secretary-treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Harold Courtney, Richard Criss, Ray Grav. Peggv Kiger, Rita Lou Phillips. and Patty White. “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” was our Freshman contest play; the director, Nancy Holloway; the cast, Ronald Dotson, Ray Gray, April Headley, Betty Ann McAllister, Rita Lou Phillips, Jean Sapp, and Patty White. April Headley was chosen best actress. Our sophomore year, Carl Isner was president; Jimmy Wickham, vice-president; Doris Ann Tucker, secretary; Sylvia Waggoner, treasurer. Student Council members from our class were Wayne Ayer. Barbara Hughes, Peggv Kiger, who was elected secretary-treasurer of the Student Council; Benny Mays, Willadene Sapp, and Jimmy Wickham. A sophomore. Jimmy Glenn, was a member of the All State Chorus this year. September, 1950, opened our junior year. We elected Jimmy Wickham president, Ronnie Dotson vice-president, Donna Glover secretary- treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Ronnie Dotson. Barbara Hughes, Peggy Kiger, Benny Mays, and Jimmy Wickham, who was elected secretary-treasurer of the Student Council. Our first project of the year was the Junior Magazine Subscription Campaign. Mrs. Bord’s home room, the “Humphreys , finished first; Mr. Hanns “Lil’ Abners”, second. Frank Faulkner was the leading salesman, with S127 in subscriptions; Betty Hawkins was second; Elaine Wolfe, third. Total sales were $768.90. Con Conrad and Betty Hawkins, the G.H.S. debating team, attended a Student Congress at Princeton, W. Va. Mr. Haan selected “The Gang’s All Here”, a comedy, for the Junior Class play, set for April. A few of the members of our class who have been outstanding in football or basketball are Jimmy Wickham, Pete Isner, Ronald Dotson, Brooks Bartlett. Incidently, one of those peppy cheerleaders is a junior, Joyce Kiger. With the important final event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, we concluded our careers as juniors. •32 1952 Charles Adlington Howard Armstrong Carolyn Arnold Carolyn Ash Beulah Austin Wayne Ayer Brooks Bartlett James Beverlin Gene Boyles Catherine Breedlove Larry Brown Rebecca Brown Shirley Bumgardner Scott Burge John Casto Vernon Cathell Jean Cochran Mary Compton Con Lee Conrad Jacqueline Countryman Harold Courtney Mabel Cox Melbum Currey Frank Delaney Freda DeMoss Ronald Dotson Violet Fast Frank Faulkner Belle Findley Odine Finley Marv Fitzwater George Flohr William Frey Patricia Gallaher Carolyn Gawthrop David Gerkin John Getz Eileen Gillespie James Glenn Donna Glover Ronald Godwin Evelyn Gough 33 J}unior6 Lula Griffith Jack Grimm Jean Gull French Guthrie Marjorie Hargett Betty Hawkins Raymond Hawkins April Headlev Frances Hebb June Henry Mary Jane Hoffa Jay Hood John Hostler Martha Houston Frank Hufford Barbara Hughes Carl Isner Lois Johnson Richard Jones Janet Keener Charles Keener John Keener Peggy Kiger Joyce Kiger Barbara Kimble Hazel Kincs Donald Kirby Roberta Lake Harrv Landers Wilma Lander Rebecca Linn Dorothy Lobis Earl Luzadder Benny Mays Maxine McCartney Evelyn Mitchell Ardithe Moore Cecil Mcdrick Freddie Miller Shirley Nestor Ann Newcome Nan Newcome 34 1952 Earlrita Newlon Rose Marie Peters Rita Lou Phillips Alvin Poe Lois Ann Poling Alfreda Preston Kenneth Poston Dolores Pruntv Francis Ringler Virgil Rogers Jacqueline Roomsburg Mary June Rosier Elaine Roy Alice Jean Sapp Willadene Sapp Ward Scranage Shirley Setler Paul Shaffer Donnie Sliahan Robert Shrover Sue Sliter Barbara Smith Bettv Jean Smith Wilford Stead Louise Summers Shirley Summers Mildred Taylor Shirley Thompson Glenn Turner Richard Turoczy Wilberta Utt Sylvia Waggoner Bernard Weaver Staley White James Wickham Gloria William? Eva Lucille Williams Marion Withers Janet Wolfe Rav Gray Marilyn Shahan Josephine Cleavenger G5 • • • OFFICERS Gerald Shaffennan President James Manno Vice-President Lowell Mason Secretary Joyce Cuppett Treasurer MR. YOHO'S HOMEROOM First Row: William Fergu- son, Billie Ann Glover, Norma Haller, Mary Golden, Marv Jo Foley, June Efaw, Joan Maddox, Hattie Harvey. Rol)ert Guthrie. Second Row: Mr. Yolio, Louis Getz, Ruth Duvall, Cecelia Flaherty. Betty Harvey, Pauline Hamilton. Virginia Hanlieter. Paul Gerkin. Tlrrd Row: John Gank. Robert Grev, George Gallaher, Fredrick DeMoss, Earl Fan-cher, Charles Drennan, Jack Dempsey. MISS COOK’S HOMEROOM First Row: William Chester, Evelyn Bennett, Joyce Ann Cole, Sue Ann Cart, Vonda Curry, Helen Currv, Joy Cuppett, Lula Cameron, Marv Alice Cochran, Richard Bartlett. Second Row: Miss Cook, Mary Lou Custer, Shirley Cos-tolo, Eloise Boyers, Carol Booth, Barbara Bunner, Nancy Bennett, Both Crall, Ruth Buckalew. Third Row: Carl Preston, George Decker, Duane Buck-land, Harold Calfee, Jack Byers, Joseph Baiker, William Courtney. Millard Cochran, Dallas Beck. Edward ('raft. 36 MB. WAGGONERS HOMEROOM First Row: Jack Smallwood, Gladys Teets, Freda Wolfe, Hazel Teets, Betty Jean Wilson, Ruth Williams, Mary Steven-ski, Eileen Smith. Second Row: Mr. Waggoner, Bet tv Stansberry, Alice Williams, Patricia Wolfe, Glenna Stevens, Mary Wood, Evelyn Trickett, Donna Woodyard, Maynell Thayer, Jean Williams, Third How: Joe Zorik, Paul Weaver, Richard Tucker, Paul Williams, Warren Turner. MISS JERAN’S HOMEROOM First Row: Leonard Lucas, Virginia Hershman, Wilma Kirby, Mary Ann Jackson, Edna Layton, Marie Lazar, Edith Keyser, Helen Johnston, Junior Hodges. Second Row: Miss Jeran, Jo Ann Holt. Barbara Kirkendall, Doris Hildreth. Glenna Law, Carol Kimball. Juanita Johnston, Elaine Houser, Janice Linn, Addie Holliday. Third Row: Kenneth Lough, William Lambert, Frank Knotts, Junior Kuluies, Paul Loar, William Holt, John Knight, Charles Ludwig, Richard Helms. MISS WILLIAMS’ HOMEROOM First Row: Terry McCue, Dortha McDaniel, Genevieve Mosser, Susan Matsey, Mary Morris. Connie McCov, Phil-omena Poppalardo, Maurice McCray. Second Row: Miss Williams, Virginia Paugh, Charlotte Newton, Virginia Page, Nancy Park-hill, Barbara Miller, Mary Me-Vicker, Jovce McKinney, Ida Myers. MR. SPADAFORE S HOMEROOM First Row: William Reed, Janet Suite, Strauda Pierce, Betty Poling, Bernice Phillips, Laura Powell, Lora Ann Sheets, Mary Poe, Howard Pratt. Second Row: Mr. Spadafore, Mary Rutan, Gail Sharps. Dorothy Rutan, Alice Sue Pit er, Helen Sarsfield, Betty Pifer, Ruth Phillips. Third Row: William Perseley, Robert Rogers, Mortimer Prun-ty, Gerald Shafferman, William Poling, James Roomsburg. 37 men • • • OFFICERS James Robinson President Jack Mays Vice-President Annabelle Harr Secretary-T reasurer MISS COLF S HOMEROOM First Row: Hayward Cooper, Carolyn Costello, June Brown, Patty Ayer, Billie Bott, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Athena Andrews, Shirley Brown, Nonna Bolyard, Walter Carder. Second Row: Miss Cole, Jack Coole, Charles Cox. Ruth Chester, Shirley Bartlett, Luella Currev, Janet Sue Boylen, Bonnie Arnold, Glenn Boice, Glenn Currev, Bill Clayton. Third Row: James Baiker, Jack Current, Eddie Brown, nanny Conner, Bob Gooseman, Tom Bartlett, Earl Corrothers Lawrence Brown, David Bart-ett, Kenneth Bolvard, Benny Cox. MISS BOGCESS’ HOMEROOM First Row: Junior Hanning Carolyn Grow, Mary Jane Currev, Katherine Henb, Shirley Frey, Genevieve Hebb, Katherine Ford, Opal Frye, Rosemary Delaney, Billy Freeman. Second Row: Miss Boggess, Charlene Evans, Betty Foley, Kay Duff, Joan Goff, Eileen Hawkins, Annabelle Harr, Geraldine Gull, Annabelle Currey, Shirley Harman, Flossie Harvey. Third Row: Homer Heaton, Franklin Hauser, David Currev, Kenny George, Emanuel George, Robert Gough, Maurice Hoff a. •38 Mr. McKinney’s Homeroom First Row: Ward Laulis, Donald Kirby, Mary Ellen McCoy, Evelyn Lake, Delores Keller, Shirley Martin, Macel Martin, Mike Keane, Joe Law. Second Row: Mr. McKinney, Rose Marie Lander, Sylvia Logan, Ann Lawson, Mai caret Craft, Suzanna Lawson, Adrien Jenkins, Pauline Holloway. Third Row: Harold Martin, William Keller, Sonny Linn, John Lanham, Donald Matthew, Jack Mays, Robert Jennings, Steve Keane, Donald Luzadder, Bill Maloney, Paul Ludwick. Miss Cather’s Homeroom First Row: Edward Morgan, Joan Morris, Marlene Proudtoot, Jean Parker, Libby Murray, Shirley Murphy, Pansy Poling, Freda McWilliams, Mary McDonald, Charles Oswald. Second Row: Miss Cather, Jane Parkhill, Jane Nestor, Mary Mollohan, Shirley McDil-da, Delores Moore, Susie McCracken, Kathern Moats. Lucille Moran, Pauline Pratt, Evelyn Perone. Third Row: Richard Moats, Andrew Nestor, Bill Newman, Charles Pruntv, Earl Phillipp, Richard Pratt, Tom Murphy, Claude Peters, Jim McCoy, Ronny Poling, Russell Poling. Mrs. Withers’ Homeroom First Row: James Reed, Maty Stansbury, Janice Siegel, Charlene Simmons, Sue Randall, Jacqueline Robison, Mary Ann Reese, Patricia Satterfield, Donnie Shaw. Second Row: Mrs. Withers, Ann Shelton, Evelyn Shrover, Rosemary Rinko, Yvonne Shaffer, Shirley Rogers, Marvin Scranage, Wayne Ringler, John Riffle. Third Row: Thomas Stem-pie, Fred Rinker, Gerald Stem-pie, Eugene Shrover, John Steadman. J a m e s Robinson, Terry Sansburv, Lonnie Sharp. Ray Shaw. Mr. Definhaugh’s Homeroom Travis Swiger, Wanda Wilson. Barbara Waggoner, Colet-ta Williams, Roberta Withers, Clarlotte Williams. Second Row: Mr. Defin- baugh. RoIxTt Wood yard, Virginia Swick, Rubv Watkins, Ca-melia Tucker, Donna Watkins, Charlotte Stilwell, James Tighe. Third Row: Carl Varner, Leo W niver, Ellis Wilson, Garth Tucker, Leroy Weaver, Don Williams, George Westerman, Thomas Tucker. 39 . VAoi WL The senior class is very proud of Don Smith because of his ability in mathematics and science. He’s also a member of the Thespians and was active in the junior class play, the senior class play, and the ’51 Thespian play. Lively and dramatic Nancy Chrislip has kept G.H.S. awake for four years. She is a member of the band and the Thespians, treasurer of the F.T.A. Club, and has been a Girl Reserve for three years. From her activities in the senior class play and the ’51 Thespian play, she has been recognized as an actress with outstanding ability. Besides being head cheerleader, Alice Vey-on is very busy keeping up with her other activities. Some of her time has been spent participating in the junior class play, the senior class play, and ’51 Thespian play. Her willingness to work is shown in her extra clubs: she was a member of the student council for two years and band librarian for three years, she has taken part in the Tri-Hi-Y and the Girls’ Athletic Association, and she has shown skill on the girls’ inter-class basketball tournaments. In addition to being business manager of the Re-Echo, Mary Marquess is treasurer of the Commercial Club. Her quiet manner and her pleasing smile has won her many friends. A cornerstone in the athletics of our high school is scholastic and dependable Don Willis. He has been a leading factor in the football and basketball teams for four years and has added much to their success. By his fairness and friendliness, he was chosen as president of the class our freshman and senior vears. He is vice-president of the Hi-Y of which he has been a member for four vears. He is a member of the Letterman’s Club and was selected for the student council two consecutive years. No one deserves honors more than cheerful, hard-working Ruth Poling. She was junior class secretary-treasurer, member of the student council and is now president of the Commercial Club. She has also received credit for being on the class basketball teams. For her outstanding sportsmanship, she was chosen as one of the girls to represent Grafton High at Girls’ State. Rav Williams has won for himself a place in the history of G.H.S. as he was editor of the Bearcat for the past two vears and is now one of our peppy cheerleaders. He was vice-president of the class our junior year, is vice-president of the Quill and Scroll, and holds membership in the National High School Press Association. He has had difficult tasks to perform and has done them very well. Dick McAvoy is paving a good and successful “road of music.” He has won an outstanding position in the field of vocal music. He was cocaptain of our football team in 1950 and is an active member of many other high school organizations. Martha Keinple and Patty Burnside, two well-known senior girls, are working hard in winning a place on the “giving end” instead of the “receiving end’’ of school. They are both members of the F.T.A., Senior Band, and were princesses of the Jr.-Sr. Prom last vear. Martha is the president of the Tri-Hi-Y and an active member of many other organizations. Patty finds that being a reporter for the Y-Teens is a very interesting task. You’ll never guess! She’s quiet, belongs to many clubs, has been in plavs, and above all has a writing ability above the average high school student. Yes, we mean Nola Snav. She has done an outstanding job for our school paper and works very hard in keeping up with her studies. Another fun-loving member of the senior class is our one and onlv Catherine Moats. She is an active member of the A Cappella Choir and is the president of the Girls’ Athletic Association. “Cathv” has been a squad leader for two years and has won much recognition by her singing ability. Dic-k Poe’s pleasing personality has won him many friends among the student body and teachers. He has participated in football, basketball, track, and baseball and is also a reporter for the National Honor Society and the Sergeant-at-Arms for the Hi-Y. Marilvn Miller’s ability and willingness to do things have made her an outstanding student. She is corresponding secretary for the Tri-Hi-Y and treasurer for the Girls’ Athletic Association. She has a friendlv smile and a cheerful word for everyone. Carolyn Anderson, editor of the 1951 Re-Echo, is a girl worthv of distinction. She has tried her hand at almost everything, and succeeded in all that she has undertaken. She is student director of the A.T.C., president of the Y-Teens, was elected a princess for Salem, and has too manv other activities to mention. Though Phvllis Cidp has been here only one vear, she has made a secure place for herself in the school. Her activities in the Tri-Hi-Y. National Honor Society, Mixed Chorus, Latin Club, and on the Re-Echo staff has proved her a willing student and worker. (Continued on page 69) 41 Carolyn Anderson, co-valedictorian, has been an outstanding leader in her class. Slu has been Re-Echo editor; student director of the A.T.C.; Y-Teen president; National Honor Society vice-president; 1950 representative to Girls’ State; Choral Speaking Club president; Bearcat news editor; Quill and Scroll secretary; princess to Salem festival; office assistant; member of Student Council, Girl Reserves, and senior play cast. Martha Clayton, also in the place of covaledictorian, has been vice-president of the Y-Teens; secretary of the Social Lights; a member of the Re-Echo staff; and a member of the National Honor Society, the Girl Reserves, and the Thespians. She participated in the sophomore contest plav, Thespian play, and junior and senior class plays. Phyllis Culp has won the honor of the salu-tatorian. Though Phyllis entered G.H.S. her senior year, she has already become an active member of the Tri-fli-Y, the National Honor Society, the Re-Echo staff, the Mixed Chorus, the Latin Club, and the senior play cast. Nola Snav, one of the best students of her class, truly deserves the honor of third place. She has been .secretary of the National Honor Society and the Y-Teens; president of the Quill and Scroll; feature editor of the Bearcat; a squad leader; assistant librarian; and a memln-r of the Girl Reserves, the G.A.A., the Thespians, the Re-Echo staff, and the cast of the Thespian and junior class plays. Marilyn Miller’s energy and vivacity have put her not only in fourth place scholastically but have helped make her treasurer and corresponding secretary of the Tri-Hi-Y; treasurer of the G.A.A.; a squad leader; and a member of the Thespians, Re-Echo staff, Latin Club, girls’ basketball and volleyball teams, and the cast of the Thespians and junior and senior class plays. Dorothy Blackman, in the fifth place, is not only a good student but has found time to act as band sponsor; assistant editor of the Re-Echo; 1950 representative to Girls' State; squad leader; a princess at the Junior-Senior Prom; a participant in the girls’ inter-class tournament; and a member of the Y-Teens, Thespians, Student Council, G.A.A., Girl Reserves, and senior play cast. Mary Edith Morris has come out as sixth highest scholastically. Mary has also participated in the Student Council, the Thespians, the Y-Teens, the junior and senior class plays, the band, the Re-Echo as chief typist, the Commercial Club as secretary, and has acted as office assistant. Ruth Elaine Woodvard’s ability has put her in seventh place scholastically. Elaine has been a member of the Tri-Hi-Y, the Commercial Club, the Re-Echo staff, and the girls’ volleyball team and has acted as squad leader. Helen Roach ranks eighth in her class. In addition to being a very capable student, Helen has been a member of the Tri-Hi-Y, the Social Lights, the Latin Club, the A Cappella Choir and has acted as library assistant. 42 Ray Williams, in ninth place, is one of the most popular seniors. He has been vice-president of the junior class; a cheerleader; Bearcat editor; vice-president of the Quill and Scroll; a prince at the Junior-Senior Prom; and a member of the Hi-Y, the Thespians, Camera Club. Re-Echo staff, and National High School Press Association. Phyllis Burnside, who ranks tenth, has been active as a band majorette; vice-president of the Tri-Hi-Y; president of the Thespians; reporter for the Commercial Club; a princess at the Junior-Senior Prom; and a member of the A Cappella Choir, Mixed Chorus. Thespians and senior play cast, Re-Echo staff. F.T.A., and Bearcat staff. Patty Burnside has not only won eleventh place, but has been a Junior-Senior Prom princess; president of the F.T.A.; reporter for the Y-Teens; and a member of the band, A Cappella Choir, Mixed Chorus, Re-Echo staff. Bearcat staff. Girl Reserves, and girls' volleyball tournament. Donald Willis, ranking twelfth in his class, is also one of its chief athletes. Don has participated in football (co-captain of the team), basketball. baseball, the Lettermen’s Club, the senior class play, the Re-Echo staff and has been president of the Freshman and senior classes, a Junior-Senior Prom prince, and vice-president of the Hi-Y and the Student Council. Nola Snay Marilyn Miller Dorothy Blackman Mary Edith Morris Elaine Woodvard Helen Roach Ray Williams Phyllis Burnside Patty Burnside Donald Willis 43 September 6—School opened. Many old faces gone, but many new ones replace them. 8— First football game of the season. We’re off to a good start by beating Clay Battelle 20-12. 15—Bearcats beat again. This time the score was Bel-ington 0 and Grafton 6. 22—Seems tough luck was with us. W.I. beat us 26-13. 29— Some game. Bridgeport defeated us 8-6. October 6—The Bearcats went down in defeat to Buckhannon 14-7. 13—Defeat again. This time to Weston, 37-6. 19- The Bearcats came out on top this time, the score. Grafton 21. West Milford 0. 20— Tonight was the night of the Harvest Moon Masquerade Ball sponsored by the Quill and Scroll. 27— Hurrah! We beat Morgantown 14-7. The Band Boosters sponsored a square dance in the field house. November 2— Fanners for Better Living held a Banquet. 3— The Bearcats were defeated bv the Spartans of Shinnston. The score was 25-6. 10— The Bearcats were defeated again. This time by Philippi 6-0. Today the band journeyed to Fairmont for the Dad’s Day Parade. 17— The football banquet was held. 20— The band gave a very good concert at Fainnont State College. 21— The band presented its fall concert. 22— The Letterman’s Club sponsored a square dance. 23— Can it be? Yes, Thanksgiving vacation finally arrived. Old Man Weather was working right with the students. The snow was so deep that school remained closed for a week longer than planned. December 1— The F.F.A. had their Parent and Son Banquet. 11— The band members went home from their square dance verv tired but happy. 13—Our faculty was treated by the F.H.A. after school. 15—Beautiful music was in the air, for the Mixed Chorus and A Canpella Choir presented a concert. 18— The new gold and blue corduroy uniforms for the cheerleaders arrived. 20— At last the Christmas vacation rolled around, and the juniors sponsored their annual Christmas dance. 21— We opened our basketball season with a bang, bv defeating the alumni 67-55. 28— Our second game of the season, this time with Philippi. We won 58-24. January 2— Bearcats journeyed home from Elkins with another victory 41-38. 5—Grafton was defeated for the first time during the season. Shinnston 47, Grafton 40. 9— Hurrah! Bearcats handed W.I. a defeat of 52-44. 12— East Fairmont beats the Bearcats bv three points. 45-42. 13— The Morgantown game was certainly a thriller. We beat them 65-64. 17—Semester exams. Everyone—and we do mean everyone—has examination jitters. 19— Grafton overpowered Belington High. The score was Grafton 58, Belington 49. 20— The Latin Club sponsored the Janus Ball. 2:3—Good fortune again. Grafton 65, Buckhannon 53. 26—The Bearcats put up a gocxl fight, but Parkersburg beat them 46-40. The Thespians presented their annual play. “Once In A Lifetime” was a huge success. 30— The Bearcats did it again. Grafton 51. and East Fairmont 49. February 2— W.I. was out for revenge tonight and they got it— the score, 56-30. 3— We came out in the winning column again after defeating Buckhannon 55-49. 6—Victory over Elkins again, this time on our own fl x� r. 8— Another game and another win, this one over Philippi 46-28. 9— Svlvia Waggoner and Don Willis reigned at the Tri-lli-Y Sock Hop and everyone had a good time dancing in his stocking feet. 10—The ’Cats walked a wav with the game tonight— Weston 20, Grafton 52. 12— The F.H.A. and F.F.A. enjoyed themselves at their box social tonight. 13— We lost to Shinnston again, on their floor this time. 14— Valentines everywhere! The band sponsored a Valentine dance in gvm. 15— We beat Belington again, 67-48. 16— Another loss for the Bearcats, to Morgantown this time. 19— Good food was in store for the Commercial Club at their annual dinner. 20— Weston humbly bowed to us in defeat again. 23— To the music of Kennv Cole's orchestra we danced at the Hi-Y Square Dance. 24— D'd we ever upset Weirton! The score—Grafton 58, Weirton 49. March 2— Sectional Tournament at Philippi. Grafton won over Philippi 54-27. 9—Future Homemakers of America conference at Jackson Mills. 9- 10—Hurrah! Grafton came through the regional tournament at Buckhannon with flving colors. Grafton 50, Sutton 44. Grafton 66. Weston 33. 10- 11—Y-Tcen conference at Jackson Mills. 12—Special assembly in celebrating victory won at Buckhannon. Captain Don Willis presents trophy to Charles Bennett, president of the Student Council. 14— Special thusc lx fore state tournament. Businessmen present Coach McKinney and members of the team with presents. 15— 17—Wow! we got beaten at the state tournament. Grafton 53, to Becklev 63. 22- 26—Easter vacation. 30—Commercial Club sponsors Spring Dance. April 11- The Wesleyan Plavers entertained us in assembly this morning. 19— The junior class presented its class play. The Gang’s All Here. 20— At 1:30 the Potomac Singers presented a program in the auditorium. 21— Regional Band Festival at Morgantown. 24— Spring Band Concert. 27—In the gailv decorated gvm tin Tri-lli-Y had its prom. May 1—Yearbook Day!! Our Re-Echo was ready for distribution. 3— The band journeyed to Huntington to spend the weekend participating in the State Band Festival. 4—Tonight the girls had their golden opportunity for the G.A.A. sponsored their annual Spinster’s Hop. 8—More beautiful music. The A Cappella Choir gave its spring concert. 16— Today was our Recognition Dav and the time for our awards assembly. 18—Laurels to Miss Batten and the cast of tlx senior class play for their performance of Family Portrait. 23— The art, home economics, and industrial arts departments of G.H.S. had their Practical Arts Exhibit. 25— A night to remember—the Junior-Senior Prom. 27—Tonight the senior class heard the class commencement sermon. 30— Oh, my aching feet! We marched in the Memorial Day parade. 31— With a shout of jov from the underclassmen and a few tears of regret from the seniors, we leave dear old G.H.S. 44 A C T I V I T I E S u (Lounci First Row: Jack Smallwood, Mary Lou Morris, Laura Mosser, Mr. Curio, Jack Mas s, Laura Powell, Bill Clayton, Joyce Cuppett, Mary Ann Jackson, Bill Courtney, Peggy Kigcr, Don Willis, Charles Bennett. Second Row: Miss Jeran, James Wickham, Delores Jenkins. Richard McAvov, Sylvia Waggoner, Benny Mays, Willadene Sapp, Ronald Dot-son, Shirlev Murphy. Mr. Culp, Charlene Evans, John Rillle, Charlotte Stil-wcll. 7 Nola Snav, David Hoffman, Phyllis Culp. Ellen Gainer, Miss Gather, Martha Clayton, Richard Poe, Carolyn Anderson. Student C ouncil yjationaf -JJonor S ocietif The purposes of the Student Council of Grafton High School are: (1) To unify all student organizations under one central authority; (2) To help in the administration of the school; (3) To promote law and order and respect for authority; (4) To foster the general activities of the student body; (5) To instill a deep and abiding love of democracy by the practice of it; (6) To promote in all ways the best interests of the school. The Student Council is a body of students elected by the homerooms to represent the student body in a governing group. This year the Student Council is developing a consitution for self-government by the student body. Under this constitution, which will go into effect in the 1951-52 term, the Student Council will be divided into a Senate and House of Representatives and will convene in the order of the National Government. Officers: president, Charles Bennett: vice- president, Don Willis; secretary-treasurer, James Wickham. Faculty advisors: Mr. Curie and Miss Jeran. To become a member of the National Honor Society is the highest honor a student of Grafton High School can attain. The Grafton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1927 by Mr. E. M. Tomlinson, then principal of the school. There were eleven members in the original organization. G. Minette Watkins was chosen sponsor and retained that position until her retirement last year. Miss Barbara Gather is the present sponsor. The four objectives of the society are to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the student. The purpose of the society is to hold these objectives before the student body as goals to strive for. The members are selected by the faculty for their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. They are selected from the upper third of the class with no more than fifteen percent of the graduating class and not more than five percent of the junior class. 40 Se-ScL Staff FEATURE EDITORS Nola Snay Martha Clayton Marilyn Miller WRITERS Alice Veyon Ray Williams Helen Roach Patty Burnside Richard McAvoy Alan Shriver MOUNTING Don Smith, Mounting Editor Edsel Poe Bettv Morgan Ellen Gainer ART Jack Bennett, Art Editor TYPISTS Mary Edith Morris, Chief Elaine Woodyard Barbara Devers Eilec n Brown Phyllis Rogers Vivian Snyder Evelyn Watkins SUBSCRIPTION Ruth Poling, Manager Charolett? Smith Pattv Utt Jane Coulson Phyllis Culp Don Willis Patty Jaco Loretta Carpenter Ruth McCoy Catherine Moats Diane Sweet Patty Poppalardo ADVERTISING Martha Kemple, Manager Phyllis Burnside Charles Bennett Nancy Chrislip Wilford Brown Dick Poe Doris Linn Dolores Jenkins Myrtle Lough SENIOR ADVISERS Miss Batten. Mrs. Cleavenger, Mr. Haselden Mr. Soles, Mrs. Yost Dorothy Blackman Carolyn Anderson Mr. Haselden David Hoffman Marv Marquess Assoc . Editor Editor Sponsor Bus. Manager Assist. Bus. Mgr. RE-ECHO STAFF, Front Row: Nola Snav, Martha Kemple, Phyllis Burnside, Beth Courtney, Patty Burnside, Ruth Poling. Mary Morris, Dorothy Blackman, Carolyn Anderson, David Hoffman, Mary Marquess, Ruth McCoy, Charolette Smith. Patty Utt, Nancy Chrislip, Jane Coulson, Patty Poppalardo, Myrtle Lough. Second Row: Mr. Soles, Mrs. Cleavenger. Bettv Morgan, Loretta Carpenter, Eileen Brown, Evelyn Watkins, Diane Sweet, Catherine Moats. Dolores Jenkins, Ellen Gainer, Elaine Woodvard, Marilyn Miller, Alice Veyon, Vivian Snyder, Phyllis Rogers, Martha Clayton, M s Batten, Mrs. Yost, Mr. Haselden. Third Row: Jack Bennett, Rav Williams, Don Willis, Charles Bennett, Dick Poe, Jerry McProuty, Dick McAvoy. 47 The Future Farmers of America is a national organization consisting of boys everywhere in America who study agriculture. The Grafton chapter was organized in 1942 with twenty-eight charter members. It was originated to help boys receive training in leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. Their motto is “Learning to do. Doing to learn. Earning to live, and Living to Serve.” Their colors are national blue and corn gold. The officers for this year are: Fred Gough, president; Robert Knotts, vice-president; Robert Gawthrope, secretary; Glenn Turner, treasurer; James Zorik, reporter; parliamentarian, Dorsey Weaver; sentinel. Leonard Lucus; and advisor, Mr. F. C. Waggoner. 33.3 33 J. First Row: Leonard Lucas. Lonnie Sharps, Dorses- Weaver, Silas Glas-pell, Paul Davis, Robert Knotts. Bernard Weaver, James Zorick, Glen Turner, Robert Gawthrope, Joe Zoriek, Kllis Wilson, Johnny Lannan, Wayne Ringler, Joe Law. Second Row: Hurbert Vandergrift, Paul Weaver, Donald Matthew, Charles Drennan, Junior Stevenski, Fred Gough, Jim Shriver, Brennis Stevens, Eddie Craft, Lam Brown, Johnny Getz, Ranny Conner. Bill Parsley, Mr. Waggoner. First Row: Mary Stevenski, Lois Johnson, Sylvia Waggoner. Betty Jean Smith, Lois Poling. Second Row: George Decker, Billie Ann Glover, Myrtle Lough, Jac- queline Roomsburg, Jean Gull, Belle Findley, Donna Closer. Ruth McCoy, Lucille Williams, Howard Armstrong. Third Row: June Efaw. Barbara Williams, Freda Demoss. Joyce Mc- Kinney, Willadene Sapp, Shirley Seller, Shirley Bumgardner, Ardithe Moore. Jane Coulson. Grafton’s Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is known as the Hec-Tec” derived from H, honor; E, energy; G, courtesv; T, tact; E, enjoyment; and K. kindness. Purpose: “To provide opportunity for its members to give service to the school and community, for personal development, and for improving home and family life.” Club activities include selling football and basketball schedule pencils, sponsoring a Mother- Daughter Banquet, and preparing dinners for other organizations. Officers: president, Sylvia Waggoner; vice-president. Willadene Sapp; secretary, Ruth McCoy; treasurer, Jean Gull; historian, Donna Glover; song leader, Belle Finley; parliamentarian, Myrtle Lough; reporter, Jacqueline Roomsburg; advisors. Miss Nellie Cook, Miss Hazel Cole. Mrs. Mildred Gleavenger. Front Row: Elaine Woodvard, Phyllis Burnside, Martha Keniple, Viv- ian Snyder, Ruth Poling, Mary Morris, Mary Marquess, Peggy Haislip, Barbara Devers. Second Row: Mr. Haselden, Rebecca Brown, Dorothy Lobis, Louise Summers, Patty Gallagher, Phyllis Rogers, Norma Heaton, Eileen Brown, Evelyn Watkins. Third Row: Jean Cochran. Rose Marie Peters, Donna Glover, Charles Keener, Belle Findley, Willadene Sapp, Earlrita Newlon, Johnny Keener. c ommercia ( CU The Commercial Club was organized in 1940 by Mr. Sherman 11. Haselden. It’s purpose is to increase interest in commercial subjects and to acquaint members with modern business equipment, methods and materials. During the past year the club sold football programs, gave sprays of English holly to the faculty, held a Christmas party, revised club constitution. held a Commercial Club dinner, sponsored an assembly program, spring dance and spring outing. Officers for 1950-51 were: president. Ruth Poling; vice president. Vivian Snyder; secretary. Mary Morris; treasurer, Mary Marquess; sergeant-at-arms, Martha Kemple; reporter. Phyllis Burnside; and sponsor, Mr. Sherman H. Haselden. The Bearcat is a bi-monthly publication of the journalism class of Grafton High School. Faculty adviser is William G. Haan. The Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high school journalists. A member must be at least a junior, rank in the upper third of his class scholastically, have done superior work on a newspaper or yearbook staff, be recommended by adviser and approved bv the executive secretary. The four students. Ray Williams, Carolyn Anderson, Nola Snav, and Charolette Smith, seated in the cented of the picture were the officers and onlv members during the past ve Front Row: Con Lee Conrad. Ray Williams, Carolyn Anderson, Charlotte Smith. Nola Snav, April Headlev. Back Row: Eileen Smith, Mars Jane Rosier, Mr. Haan, Joan Mouser, Carolyn Ash, Sue Sliter. 49 The Camera Club was founded in 1945 by a group of students interested in photography. Its purpose 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 publications sponsored by the students. The club, which is registered with the Na- tional Camera Club, is open to any student interested in taking pictures and developing films. The requirements are: The student must rank in the upper third of his class and supply his own camera. Its officers are Mr. Rolx rt Soles, sponsor; Bill Frey, president; David Gerkins, vice-president; Cordell Luckey, secretary-treasurer. (Camera First Row: Anthcnu An(in ws, Regina Bonner. Jerry Zinn, Cordell Luckey, James Inter, Lowell Mason, David Gerkin, Staley White. Jay Hood. Earl Corrothors, Rol ert Goos-ntan. Jackie Current, Janice Sigel, Charlene Simmons. Second Row: Mr. Robert Soles, Mary Charles Mollohan. Carolyn Costofo, Shirley Bartlett. Bessie Manlier, Bnrharu Waggoner, Irene Scranage. Delores Moore, Sue Lawson. Suzanne Law-ion. Charlotte Stilwell, Yvonne Summers. Norma Bolvard. jk.y First Row: Kenneth Lowe, Ron- ald Dotson. Edsel Poe, Raymond Hawkins, Robert Hoskinson. Jerry McProuty, Dick McAvoy, Don Willis, Charles Bennett. Jim Wickham, Dick Poe, Bob Lambert, George Decker, Fredd Miller, David Hoffman, Cordell Luckey. Second Row: Mr. Defenbaugh, Dick Bartlett. Richard Norris, Donald Sapp, Jim Mano, Virgil Rogers. Bill Lambert. Jcrr Zinn. Gerald Shafierman, Johnny Knight, Johnny Hostler, Frank Knotts, Jay Hood, Brooks Bartlett, Lowell Mason. Jimmy Glenn, Staley White, Dick Tucker. Bill Frey, Jim Isner. Steven Poe, Tom O’celli, Billy Reed. Mr. Yoho. Third Row: Donnie Shahan. Andy Losh. Jack Byers, Howard Armstrong, Warren Turner, Dick Adlington. Bill Turoczy, Earl Luzadder, Mortimer Prunty, Benny Mays. Jack Headley, Ray Williams, Ralph McCord, Richard Jones, Cecil Medrick, Bob Rogers, David Gerkin, Jim Beverlin. Frank Faulkner. The Hi-Y club was first organized in Grafton through the efforts and leadership of Mr. Glenn E. Callahan. The colors are red and blue. The emblem is a white cross on a blue triangular background, inclosed by a red border with the letters HI-Y at the top. The purpose of the organization is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Election of new members was replaced this year by open-membership. The main activity was the joint Hi-Y and Y-Teen Prom. Officers this year were president, Charles Bennett; vice-president, Donald Willis; secretary-treasurer, James Wickham; and sergeant-at-arms, Richard Poe. 50 The Y-Teens, affiliated with the Y.W.C.A., were organized last fall by Miss Virginia Lee Ridenour. Purpose: “To grow as a person; in friend- ship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities; and in knowledge and love of God.” Club activities include group church attendance; giving clothing to the needy, Pre-Easter services and assembly, A Mother-Daughter Tea; and sponsoring the Y-Teen—Hi-Y-Prom. Junior-Senior division officers; president, Carolyn Anderson; vice-president, Martha Clayton; secretary, Nola Snay; treasurer, Delores Jenkins; sponsor. Miss Grace Boggess. Freshmen-Sophomore division officers: president, Connie McCoy; vice-president, Mary Ann Reese; secretary, Mary McVicker; treasurer, Janice Sigel; sponsor, Mrs. Mildred Bord. Jeen3 Front Row: Montgomery. Sweet, Luzadder. Vatkin . Clayton. Morris. Poling, McCoy, Blackman. Haislip. Heaton. Burnside. Anderson, Brown. Moats. Snay. Gainer. Jenkins. Second Row: rltzwater. Lander, Sheets, Gallagher. Peters. Glover, Findley. Hoffa. Sapp, Fast. Headley. Phillips. Bumgardncr, Coulson, Chrislip, Carpenter. Third Row: Wolfe. Came- ron, Withers, Willima, Lake, Frey, Williams. Golden. Foley. McVicker. Boylen, Watkins. Carpenter. Reece. Currey. Countryman. Sapp. Miss Ridenour. Dn - J4i- y Front How: Shaffennan. Cole. Summers, Brow'll. Paugh. Hughes. Wolfe. Linn, Smith, Waggoner. Courtney. Krmple, Burnside. Smith. Miller. Smith, McDaniel, Powell, Wolfe, Thayer, Thompson, Hirgett, Utt. Sliter. Second Row: Vcyon, Pifer, Rosier, Williams, Morris, Withers. Matsev, Bennett. Cupprtt, Haller. Phillips, Williams, Paige. Houston. Hawkins, Law, Norris. Rogers, Soach. Woodyard. Linn. Snyder, Poling. Hegeiiauer. Pnppolardo, McCartney, Ash. Setler. Lonis. Third Row: Miss Boggess, Arnold, Smith, Poppolardo. Smith, Kirby. Finley, Lazar. New-come, N’ewlon, Newlon, Cart. Conrad. Stevens, Heldreth, Costello, Henry. Booth, Kimble, McKinney. Jackson. Boyers, Bennett. Summers, Woodyard. Miss Nancy Anne Staley and Miss Ruth Batten organized the Tri-Hi-Y, sister organization to the Hi-Y, in 19,50. The clubs symbol, a red, white, and blue triangle with a flaming torch center and “Tri-Hi-Y” corners, represents body, mind, and spirit. Purpose: “To create, maintain, and extend throughout home, school, and community high standards of Christian living.” Slogan: “Pure thoughts.” Club activities include group church attendance, baskets for the needy, and sponsoring the Sock-Hop and prom. Officers: president, Martha Kemple; vice- president, Phyllis Burnside; treasurer, Beth Courtney; secretaries, Charlotte Smith and Marilyn Miller; Chaplain, Betty Jean Smith; reporter, Sylvia Waggoner; spnosors. Miss Staley and Miss Grace Boggess. 51 Seated: Beth Courtney, Mrs. Clevenger. Patty Burnside. Delores Jen- kins, Doris Jean Linn. Nancy Chrislip. Standing: Betty Jean Smith, Phyllis Burnside, Martha Keniple, Barbara Williams, Ruth McCoy. 3 Z).A 33J The Robert Clayton Future Teachers of America Club is affiliated with the National Education Association and composed of students planning to become teachers. A Sterling silver pin with a lighted torch signifying high ideals in leadership is the clubs emblem. Their aim is to help members become acquainted with the teaching profession. Many activities the club participated in this year were the Taylor County Education Association dinner, the Work Shop for Taylor County Teachers, and the Classroom Teachers Association at Fairmont, W. Va. Mrs. Mildred Clevenger is the sponsor of the F.T.A. with the following officers: president, Patty Burnside; vice-president, Beth Courtney; secretary, Delores Jenkins; treasurer, Nancy Chrislip; reporter, Ruth McCoy. The Latin Club was organized this year by Mr. James Curie. Its purpose is to bring about a closer association between first and second year Latin students and upperclassmen who have previously had two years of Latin. The club has an enrollment of approximately sixty students. The activities of the club during the past year were a field trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 23, Latin exhibits, and weekly swimming parties. It also sponsored a subsidiary Friday night dance club. The club elected for its officers this year the following students: Bill Courtney, president; Benjamin Mays, vice-president; Marjorie Hargett, secretary; and David Gerkins, treasurer. 52 First Row: Libby Murray, Sue Randall. Ruth Williams, Mary Morris, Con Conrad, Helen Roaeb, Rita Phillips, James Curie, April Headley, Staley White, Joan Summers, Elaine Wolfe, Ann Newcome, Nan New-come, Marilyn Miller, Mary Lou Custer, Ellen Gainer, Sue Sliter, Patty Wolfe, Dorothy Blackman, Jack Cook , Bill Clayton. Second Row: Lois Johnson, Gloria Williams. Charlene Evans, Virginia Faugh, Margie Hargett. Eileen Hawkins. Maty Ann Jackson. Virginia Page. Nancy Parklull. Glenna Law, Betty Hawkins. Barbara KimhalL Betty Smith, Evelyn Cough, Mary Jane Curry, Betty Wilson, Joan Mouser, Jean Sapp. Billie Ann Glover, Curolyn Arnold, Joan Morris. Third Row: Stephen Keane. Bill Courtney, Odine Findley, Maty Jo Foley, Elaine Hauser, Carol Kimball, David Gerkins. Benny Mays, Jack Headley, Jim Glenn, Frank Faulkner. Maty Mollohan, Ruth Croll, Camillia Tucker, Joan Goff, Maynell Tnayer, Sue Ann Cart, Joy Cuppett, Gerald Shafferman. The Girls Social Lites Club was organized in 1950 under direction of Mrs. Ruby Withers. The purposes of the club are to encourage the use of better manners by all students, and to discuss and solve social behavior problems pertinent to teen-agers. Activities all center around good manners one of which is awarding a copy of Emily Post each semester to a student in school whom the club elects on the basis of: a code of common sense, personal integrity, loyalty, and consideration for others. Leading the club this year are: President, Loretta Carpenter; Vice-President, Carolyn Arnold; Secretary, Martha Clavton, Treasurer, Becky Linn; Sponsor, Mrs. Withers. First Row: Barbara Smith, Wilma Landers, Loretta Carpenter, Mary Fitzwater, Carolyn Ash, Patty Jaco, Bettv Reed. Rebecca Linn, Lula Cameron. Second Row: Mrs. Withers, Mary June Rosier, Josephine Coffman, Martha Clayton, Peggy Kigcr, Sylvia Waggoner, Barbara Kimball, Bernice Luzadder, Helen Roach, Odine Findley, Elizabeth Summers, Carolyn Arnold. Social Sitec cu Social SticjfUette cu First Row: Eileen Hawkins, Jane Parkhill, Carolyn Crow, Ceneive Hehh. Evelyn Lake, Katherine Ford, Donna Watkins, Libby Murray, Sue Randall, Charlene Evans, Pauline Holloway, Pauline Pratt, Evelyn Shroyer, Mary Alice Woodford, Crace Lynch, Colletta Williams, Joan Morris, Jean Parker, Mary Sansburv. Second Row: Flossie Harvev, Freda McWilliams, Shirley Murphy, Charolette Stil- well, Adrienne Jenkins, Joan Goff, Barbara Waggoner, Janet Boylen, Susan McCracken, Catherine Moats, Lucille Curry, Alice Sue Pitzer, Sylvia Logan, Betty Foley, Mary Ann Reese, Jackie Robinson, Patty Satcrfield, Nlarv Ellen Carpenter, Marlene Proudfoot, Mary Jane Curry, Mrs. Yost. Third Row: Rose Mary Delaney, Roberta Withers, Charolette Williams, Shirley Har- man, Opal Frey, Billie Bott, Yvonne Shaffer, Kay Duff, Rosemary Rinko, Geraldine Gull, Naomi Weaver, Nancy Poling, Evelyn Pirone, Shirley Brown, Norma Bolyard. The Girls Social Etiquette Club is under the supervision of Mrs. Yost. Its membership is open to those girls of the freshman and sophomore classes. The |Mirpose of the club is to familiarize the students with the habits and proper manners required at the various social events, and the proper way in which one should conduct himself. The club is divided into committees and each is given a social event finding the etiquette involved. In this way the girls are introduced to social etiquette by investigation and discussion. The officers for this school year were President, Polly Holloway; Vice-President, Charlene Evans; Secretary, Sue Randall and Treasurer, Elizabeth Murray. Kneeling: Alice Veyon, Joyce Kigcr. First Row: Jane Coulson, Patty Poppalardo, Carolyn Anderson, Wilma Kirby, Betty Wilson, Patty Utt, Charolette Smith. Loretta Carpenter, Delores N'orris, Yvonne eu. Second Row: Tom O'celli. Donna Glover, Freddy Miller, Shirley Bumgardner, Carol Kimble, William Turoczy, Dick Poe. Jerry MeProuty, James Newbrough, Duane Buckland, Miss Williams. CLrJ Speaks CU The purpose of this club is to extend the work of the Voice and Diction class to promote pleasant voices and good diction through group work in choral speaking. They hope to give programs throughout the county to awaken a public interest in good voice and diction. The members of this group meet in their homes to practice their diction together. The sponsor of this group. Miss Nellie Williams, finds her task a very delightful one. The officers are president, Carolyn Anderson; vice-president. Donna Glover; secretary, Alice Veyon; and treasurer, Charolette Smith. Orchestra A feature that has recently been added to the music department of Grafton High School is the school orchestra under the direction of Mr. Paul W. Shahun. The membership of the orchestra is limited to members of the senior band. Their primary aim is to become familiar with dance music and eventually to become members of some outstanding orchestra. Music is provided by this group for plays and for various other productions in the auditorium. First Row: Charolette Stilwcll, Dallas Beck, Susan Matsey, John Gank, Beth Court ney, James Beverlin. Second Row: Bill Courtney, David Gerkin. Robert lloskinson. Mr. Shahun. Bill Frey Thomas O'celli. The Library Club, organized in 19.50 by Miss Minette Watkins, is sponsored by Miss Ann Jeran. The club’s purpose is to learn about libraries, books, and magazines. Its emblem is an owl, representing wisdom; two books, showing materials; and a burning lamp, depicting enlightenment obtained from books. A Christmas party was an outstanding social event of the year. Officers of the section meeting on second and fourth weeks: president, Irene Scranage; vice-president, John Steadman; secretary. Betty Harvey; treasurer, Martha Houston. Officers of the section meeting on the first and third weeks: president, Ellen Cochran; vice-president. Frances Ringler; secretary, Janet Suite; treasurer, Joyce Kiger. First How: Patricia Ayre. Wilma Miller, Myrtle Lough. Irene Scranage. Addic Holiday. Joyce Kiger. Jean Luckey, Martha Houston, Shirley Bumgardm-r. Ruth Duvall, Vonda Currey, Evelyn Bennett, Betty Harvey, Klainc Houser. Janet Keener, Evelyn Mitchell. Shirley Nestor. Second Row: Pete Reed. Edith Keyset. Jean Williams, Sue Sliter, Margie Hargett, Laura Powell. Patty Wolfe, Charlotte Newlon, Mayuell Thayer, Barbara Kirkendall, Betty Moore, Margaret Kraft, Katherine Hebb, Genevieve Mower, Janet Suite. Bonnie Arnold. Betty Poling. Bernice Phillips. Third Row: James Robinson, Betty Wilson, Ruth Williams, Bessie Manlier. Jo Ann Holt, Arlene Shanan. Helen Sarsfield, Gail Sharps, Josephine Cleavenger. Ellen Cochran, Patty VanHom, Barbara Miller, Shirley McDilda. First Row: Shirley Bumgardner, Jean Luckey, Ellen Cochran, Rose Peters. Secind Row: Bessie Manlier, Barbara Hughes. Bettv Harvey, Delores Pmnty, Nola Snay, Miss leran, lean Gull, Wayne Avre, Janet Keener, Evelyn Mitchell, Mary Jam? Hoffa, Jerry Zinn, Bud Casto. The library assistants are students who have voluntarily given their free periods to helping with the endless work in the library. Their duties range from checking books in and out to shellacking the covers of new books. Under the direction of Miss Ann Jeran they help to keep our library running smoothly, but they receive no credit, honors, or special recog- nition, other than the hard and long hours. The assistants this year are Donald Smith, Betty Harvey, Mary Jane Hoffa, Jerry Zinn, Jean 3ull, Barbara Hughes, Ellen Cochran, Evelyn Mitchell, Janet Keener, Nola Snay, Bessie Manlier, Jean Luckey, Shirley Bumgardner, Rose Marie Peters, and Delores Pmnty. “Once in a Lifetime,” a three act romantic comedy, was presented by the Grafton High School Thespians. Friday, January 26, 1951. The plot concerns a gypsy boy, Konrad (Leo Bradford), adopted by two villagers, Jeff and Emily Boss (David Hoffman, Martha Clayton). Although Iviiurie, Mrs. Boss’ niece (Ellen Gainer), loves him, Konrad, fascinated by Zara, a gypsy siren (Marilyn Miller), longs for a wandering gypsy life. Events rise to a climax during the dream scene representing the mysterious village of Centuria which appears upon the earth only once in a lifetime. Other characters of the plav were Halstead Dinsmore, a famous novelist (Staley White); Bodney, the village half-wit (Jack Bennett); Stella, the Bosses’ loud and lazy housekeeper (Nancy Chrislip); the Daro and Daya of the gypsy camp (Don Smith and Nola Snay); Stan, Zara’s gypsy lover (Jimmy Isner); Carmena and Katinka, Zara’s sisters (Dorothy Lobis and Alice Veyon); and a boy (Bob Smith). Beautiful sets and lighting, including a dawn scene, and lively gypsy songs and dances created a haunting atmosphere for the story. As the senior class play, Miss Batten chose ‘Family Portrait,” a story of the family of Jesus. The cast were Mary, Marilyn Miller; Joseph, Jimmy Isner; a shepherd. Bobert Lambert; Naomi, Alice Veyon; Juda, Dick McAvoy; Mary Cleo-phae, Martha Clayton; Beba, Carolyn Anderson; Simon, Jerry McProutv; James, Don Smith; Mor-decai, Bill Turoczy; Selima, Nancy Chrislip; Eben, Dick Poe; Mathias, David Hoffman; Hep-zibah, Mary Morris; Appiar Hadrian, Don Willis; Anna, Phyllis Burnside; Rabbi Samuel, Alan Shriver; Mendel, Joe Knotts; a woman of Jerusalem, Dorothy Blackman; Mary of Magdala, Phyllis Culp; Nathan, Leo Bradford; Esther, Loretta Carpenter; Leban, “Chick” Bennett; Beulah, Ellen Gainer; Judas Iscariot, Jack Bennett. The Gang's All Here”, a comedy, was the junior class play, directed by Mr. Haan and presented in April. The cast consisted of Pinky, a colored maid (Con Conrad); Samson, a colored porter (Bay Gray); Willie, a salesman (Staley White); Bavnor, a meterologist (Charles Keener); Wade, an advertising man (Frank Faulkner); Mr. Downers, local business tycoon (Virgil Bogers); Mr. Young, advertising executive (Baymond Hawkins); Myra, Willie’s Fiancee (Bita Lou Phillips); Ivy, Wade’s fiancee (Sue Sliter); Mrs. Young (Bettv Hawkins); Mrs. Granite, a hotel proprietoren (Dorothy Lobis); Dixie, advertising saleswoman (April Headley); Blythe, a public stenographer (Barbara Hughes); Assistant director (Nan Newcome); stand-ins, Elaine Wolfe, and Freddy Miller. 56 “Act well your part; there all honor lies,” is the motto of the National Thespians Dramatic Honor Society, founded in 1929 at Fairmont State Teachers College, Fairmont, W. Va. The aims of this society are to create interest in high school dramatic activities, to develop poise and speaking ability, and to increase appreciation of dramatic literature and techniques. The Thespian symbol is the twin masks of comedy and tragedy, which are said to have been originated by Thespus. The Grafton National Thespian organization, Troupe 171, was organized February 19, 1931, under the leadership of Miss Grace Loar. Other sponsors have been Mr. Joseph Fondyce, Mr. Vorax Meeks. Mrs. Merle Maddox, and Miss Ruth Batten. This vear Mrs. Haddox, our sponsor during 1949-50. was on leave of absence, but the Thespians, led by Miss Batten, kept up a lively correspondence with her. “Once in a Lifetime”, a romantic gvpsv tale, was chosen by Miss Batten for our 1051 production and was presented January 26, with the help of gay songs and dances and three beautiful settings. First Row: Marilyn Miller. Martha Clayton, Martha Kemple, Phyllis Burnside, Ellen Gainer, David Hoffman, Dorothy Blackman, Patty Utt, Nola Snay. Second Row: Bernice Luzadder, Nancy Chrislip, Ray Williams, Leo Bradford. Miss Batten, Jack Bennett, James Ncwbrough, Jim Isncr, Mary Morris. Ruth Poling. 57 First Row—Virgil Rogers, Carolyn Gawthrop. Second Row—Jack Cook'. Genevieve Mosser, Alive Pitzer, Adrienne Jenkins. Shirley Martin, Mary Poe. Third Row—Jack Bennett. Mrs. Yost. The G.H.S. art club, organized under a charter as the Young Artists, is a group of students interested in drawing, creative designing, painting, and many other types of art. Members receive definite numbers of points for various types of art work for school, school activities, or outside organizations. A member must earn 200 points to receive a club pin, which is composed of a palette and brushes with “G.H.S.” printed at the bottom. Each year everv senior member must leave to the school an original painting or mural. Samples of the Young Artists work are the numerous paintings in the cafeteria and the murals in the library, which have added much to our school’s attractiveness. In the art room the fairy tale murals, also created by the club, give the observer a glimpse back into childhood memories. Another of the art club’s yearly projects is arranging the exhibits of the art. home econom- ics, and industrial art departments for the annual Spring Exhibit. This year the Young Artists, under the able guidance of Mrs. Virginia Yost, have made excellent progress. Officers elected were president. Virgil Hogers; vice-president, Genevieve Mosser; secretary, Mary Poe; and treasurer, Laura Mosser. Although members last year used club meetings (every two weeks) to study great painters and old masters, this year they decided to work with general types of art. The Young Artists made many posters this year for outside organizations, such as the Red Gross, the March of Dimes, and the Garden Club. Table decorations for this year’s teachers’ banquet were also of their creation. One of their projects which is most worthy of mention was the beautiful and varied scenery designed for the Thespian plav of January 26, 1951. Two students who contributed a great deal of time for the art club this year were Gloria Williams and Virgil Rogers. First Row: Dick Adlington, Annabelle Ilarr, CharoletU Newlon, Bobby Woodyard, Dorothy Blackman, Patty Pop- palardo, Jean Cochran. Martha Kemple, Dorothy Lobis, Phyllis Burnside, Beth Courtney, Peggy Kiger, Joyce McKinney, Charolette Smith, Patty Jaco. Joyce Ann Cole, Marlene Proudfoot, Charlene Evans, Patty Wolfe, Mr. Shahan. Second Row: Carolyn Costello, Donna Watkins, Evelyn Lake, Marion Withers, Laura Powell. Dallas Beck, Patty Bum-side, Elaine Wolfe, Vivian Snyder, Nancy Chrislip, Janet Sue Bovlen, Billie Bott, Libbv Murray, Janice Sigel, Mary Ann Jack-son. _ Third Row: Staley White, Charolette Stillwell, Susanna Lawson, Shirlev Summers, Virginia Paugh, Joan Lake, Joan Goff, Ruth Crall, Sue Randall, Alice Pitzer, Shirley Bumgardncr, Sylvia Waggoner, Barbara Magoner, Kav Duff, Billie Ann Clover, Jacqueline Countryman, Thomas O’celli. Fourth Row: Rolx'rta Withers, Susan Matsev, Harold Martin, Bill Newman, John Cank, Jim Isner, David Bartlett, Lowell Mason, Robert Hines, Robert Hoskinson, Bill Courtney, David Gerkin, Charles Drennan, Bill Frey, Jimmv Beverlin, Phyllis Rogers, Wilma Kirky. The Grafton Mich spirit seems to travel where the High School Band does and there was a lot of spirit this year in everything that our musicians attempted. Everyone in the Grafton High School has been very proud of the band and therefore we take our blue and gold caps off to Mr. Paul Shahan for the splendid work he has done with his organization. The Grafton Band has always been known for being snappy in their marching and accom- plished in their music, and this year’s group kept that tradition alive. We are looking forward to next year when they will be stepping out in their brand new uniforms. The band marched at various occassions and won honors in the following: Strawberry Festival. Buckwheat Festival, Forest Festival, and the Fairmont State Gollege “Dad's Day” parade. We are also proud of the fine job the band did at the Morgantown Band Festival. BAND SPONSORS First Row: Dorothy Blackman, Joyce Ann Cole—colorguards. Second Row: Phyllis Burnside, Beth Courtney—majorettes. Third Row: Martha Kemple, Dorothy Lobis, Charolette Smith, Patty Jaco—sponsors. Fourth Row: Patty Poppalardo, Jean Cochran, Peggy Kiger, Joyce McKinney—sponsors. Fint Row: Alice Sue Pizer, Nancy Bennett, Gloria Williams, Nancy Parkhill. Kay Duff, Dolores Jen- kins, Geraldine Gull, Earlrita Newlon, Willadene Sapp. Sylvia Wagoner, Susie McCracken. Second Row: Billie Ann Glover, Jackie Countryman. Carolyn Ash. Barbara Smith Mary Jane Rosier, Elaine Roy, Lula Cameron, Mary Lou Morris, Annahelle Curry, Regina Bonner, Joan Haddir, Mary Stevenski Jacqueline Robinson, Marlene Proud foot. Mary Jane Curry. Donna Watkins. Barbara Devon, Eileen Brown, Becky Brown, Marie Lazaar, Mary' Golden, Virginia Hcrshman. Evelyn Morris, Joan Morrison. Third Row: Mace I Martin, Delores Keller, Evelyn Lake, Jean Cochran, Carolyn Arnold, Ruth Bucklew. Donna W odyard, Evelyn Trickett, Evelyn Shroyer, Delores Prunty, Va. Hanleiter. Frances Williams. Betty Stansbury, Polly Pratt. Shirley Bartlett. Ruth Crall, Betty Jane Foley, Genevieve Mosser, Betty Smith. Fourth Row: Mildred Taylor. Margie Hargett, Ardithe Moore. Rose Marie Peters. Phyllis Rogers. Vivian Snyder, Mayinc McCartney, (Mine Findley, Norma Heaton, Peggy llaislip, Barbara Williams, Annabel Harr, Delores Moore, Eileen Gillisnie, Carol Kimbal, Elaine Houser, Shirley Setter, Marilyn Shahan, Nancy Staley. F“th Row: lorn Ocelli, Billy Reed. Homer lleaton, Ray Shaw, Ronny Poling, Virgil Rogers, Freddy Miller, Franklin Houser, Richard Craft, Jack Bennett, David Bartlett, Scott Burge, Staley White, Jimmv Glenn, Robert Hoskuison. The A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Miss Nancy Ann Staley, was very active in its second year. The choir presented a Christmas and a spring concert. It also presented sacred programs in three local churches and a variety of selections at Alderson Broaddus College and Fairmont State College. A selected group of ten voices presented a program at the Annual Teachers’ Workshop and at Flemington High School. Members for the choir are chosen at the end of each term by Miss Staley. The selections are based on the student’s musical ability and voice quality. The Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Miss Nancy Staley, is composed of 125 mixed voices. Anyone from a freshman to a senior who is interested in music, music interpretation, and voice quality may enroll in this chorus. On the night of December 15 the Mixed Chorus, along with the A Cappella Choir, presented its annual concert in the auditorium of the high school. The 125 « 7 ”!, Row:„, i®an Smith, Va. Paugh. Patty Burnside, Phyllis Burnside, Laura Powell, Catherine Moats, Elaine Wolfe, Lois Johnson, Delores Prunty. Beth Courtney, Jean Cochran, Carolyn Arnold, Joar Haddix, Charolette Stilwell. Second Row: Joan Summers, Mary Lou Custer, Sylvia Waggoner, Charolette Newlon, Ellen Gainer, Nanc Bennett, Shirley Bumgardner, Eileen Gillispie, Nancy Parkhill, Peggy Haislip, Delores Jenkins. Va Paige, Joyce Cuppett, Helen Roach, Margie Hargett. Jean Linn, Miss Staley. Third Row: Tom () celli, James Glenn, Scott Burge, Staley White, Bill Courtney, Jack Headley, Wilfortl Brown, James hner. Freddy Miller. Virgil Rogers. Dallas Beck. Billy Reed. First Row: Polly Holloway. Adrian Jenkim. Shirley Murphy, Charlem- Evans. Joan Goff. Eileen Hawkins, Donna Glover. Belle Findley, Joan Wiseman. Shirley McDelda. Eloise Boyers. Carol Booth. Second Row: June Efaw, Helen Johnson. Dus Johnson. Lois Poling, Opal Frey, Philotnena Poppulurdo, Kiln'ii Smith. Athena Andrews. Shirley Wilson. Hazel Teets, Gladys Tects. Dorothy McDaniel, Elaine Wolfe. Bonnie Arnold, Joyce Kilter. Carolyn Grow. Jane Parkhill. PegKV kilter. Sue Sliter, Jean Parker, Susan Matsey, Patty Burnside. Beth Courtney. Phyllis Burnside, Virginia Paugh. Third Row: Barbara Wagoner, Katherine Ford, Colleta Williams. Mary Alice Woodford, Janice Linn. Ruth Phillips, Struudu Pierce. Shirley Hannon, Charolette Stilwell, Janet Sue Boylen. Barbara Hughes, Phyllis Culp. Mary Charles Mollahan, Ann Lawson, Camelia Tucker, Maynelle Thayer, Catherine Moats. Charolette. Williams, Betty Jean Heed, Doris Jean Linn. Charlene Simmons. Fourth Bow: Shirley Bumgardner. June Henry, Juanita Johnson, Glenna Law, Glcnnis Stevens, Barbara Kimble, Barbara Miller. Sue Handall. Evelyn Perron , Helen Roach, Joyce Cuppett, Mary Lou Custer, Ellen Gainer. Laura Powell. Shirley Brown. Fifth Row: Jack Headley, Robert Hines. Bill Courtney, Dm'ell Mason, Jerry McProuty. Earl Corrothers, Wilfred Brown. Jim Isher, Dallas Beck, Richard Norris, John Lanham, Donald Shaw, Mike Keane. John Riffle. voices rang out in songs which conveyed sadness as well as happiness. The chorus also rejoiced in the Christmas spirit and the program was one of the best that has ever been given. Some of the number that were sung in the program were the following folk songs: “Darkness is Falling,” “Stola Pumpa” “These Things Shall Be,” “Get on Board,” and “Deaf Old Woman.” Other numbers were “Dawn was Creeping” and “Gloria Patri.” As in the years past, Grafton High School sent her most talented sons and daughters to participate in All State Chorus. This year the representatives of 57 high schools gathered in Clarksburg, April 11, 12, and 13 to blend their voices into a single and magnificent choir. As usual Miss Nancy Ann Staley had trained our representatives exceedingly well. Those attending the gathering were Sylvia Waggoner, Betty Smith, Catherine Moats, Ellen Gainer, Marjorie Hargett, Wilford Brown, Freddy Miller, Jimmy Isner, Jimmy Glenn and Jack Headlev. 4 State orus Seated: Miss Staley. First How: Sylvia Waggoner, Ellen Gainer, Marjorie Hargett, Betty Jean Smith Catherine Moats. Second How: Jaek Headley, Jimmy Glenn, Freddy J ma me Chemistry class with no experiments. School with no lessons. Halls with no couples. Mr. Faulkner with no cheery good morning greeting. Mr. McKinney taking Hadacol. The games with neither cheerleaders nor the band. Martha Clayton without her lessons. All the teachers here at eight-thirty. Mr. Curie unable to dance. Elizabeth Summers single again. Charolette Smith without her dimples. English class without “Macbeth. Dick Poe going “steady”. Leo Bradford without his car. Ruth Poling not participating in the girls’ interclass basketball tournaments. Nancy Chrislip playing a bass horn instead of a clarinet. G.H.S. with pop in the water fountains. Eileen Brown without blond wavy hair. Patty Poppalardo short and fat. Elaine Woodyard not liking History. Phyllis Culp quitting school. “Chick” Bennett without a friend. Grafton High School without girls. Mr. Soles without his bow tie. M iss Batten giving everyone A’s. Jo Ann Mouser with black hair. Jerry McProuty with nothing to say. The Burnsides not being twins. Patty Utt getting married and settling down. Alan Shriver with a Toni. Our lockers not full of trash and girls’ pictures. The cheerleaders being all l oys. Mr. Yoho teaching home economics. Nola Snav being six feet tall. Marilyn Miller and Alice Veyon not running around together. Diane Sweet wearing dungarees to school. Grafton High without rules and regulations. Going to school and enjoying it. Gene Jones without his “specks”. G.H.S. without Cupid. Jimmy Zorik not working on a dairy farm. Edsel Poe not being “muscle”. Vo-Ag with some other teacher than Mr. Waggoner. Seeing Mr. Julian and Mr. Kelley every day in G.H.S. Robert Knotts being a figure painter. VU.il nu Mr. Culp's extemporaneous assemblies. Mac’s baritone voice. Mr. Curie’s swimming parties. All the ham actors that run around about play time. Chasing baseballs that are knocked into the creek. The seniors’ special meetings. Mr. Clayton’s understanding of pupil’s problems. Miss Jeran and her quiet library. The menus on the bulletin board. Those exciting games with W.I. The chemistry class making hydrogen sulfide that smells like rotten eggs. The davs on which report cards are given out. All the teachers who have been kind and considerate to us all. Mr. Haselden and his jollv laugh. The quartering of animals and insects in biology class. Students dashing to lockers at the sound of the four o’clock bell. Our naps in study hall. Running up the ramps without being caught. All the juicy gossip in the Bearcat. elling our heads off at the games. The trains that sadly (?) disrupt our classes. Don Smith and his crew haircut. The trips to the office for tardy slips. Mr. Haan and his stylish clothes. Rolx'rt Keyser and the look he gives some of those cute underclassmen. William Turoczy and the laughs we get when the teachers try to pronounce his name. Ronald McWilliams and his curly hair. Helen Roach and her A themes. Vivian Snyder playing in the band. The dream trips that Mr. Soles takes us on. Beans and potatoes for dinner in the cafeteria. Delores Norris and her love troubles. David Hoffman and his witty jokes. Beth Courtney marching with the remaining majorettes. The great opportunity we get to improve our shooting by throwing paper in the lights in study hall. Kenneth Shingleton and some of the good ideas he has. The days everyone dresses up to come to school to study. Norma Heaton and Peggy Haislip’s perpetual friendship. Jack Headley and the trail of females that always seem to be following him. Catherine Breedlove and Betty Frey’s way of making and keeping a friend. In fact we’ll miss almost everything about G.H.S. 62 K. II. McKinney, Coach L. Spat afore, Ass’t Coach GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SQUAD, First Row: McProuty, Lough, Lambert, Mays, Bvcrs, Lucky, Gerkin, Hostler, Tucker, Headley, Loar, Mavs, Shaffer, Turoczy, Bollinger. Second Row: Wilson, Poe, Getz, Luzadder, Dotson, Knotts, Bennett, Wick- ham, Poe, Baiker, Faulkner, Roomshurg, Holtz. Third Row: McAvoy, Willis, McCord, Ballard, Knotts, Pruntv, Mason, Shafferman, Brown, Dempsey. After two weeks of hard work the Grafton High School Bearcats opened the season September 8, with a win over the Clay-Battelle eleven. There were few experienced players on the team this year since only six lettermen returned. Although it was not the most successful season in the won and lost column, the team of “50” will stand out in G.ILS. history for one big accomplishment. It beat Morgantown. This is the first time Grafton had beaten the Red and Blue for eight years. Seniors playing their last game for G.ILS. were Joe Knotts, Edsel Foe, Bus Brown, Bill Turoczy, Jack Headley, Bob Lambert, Don Willis, Dick Foe, Chick Bennett, and Dick McAvoy. Louis Alkire and Fred Holtz were the senior managers. Players earning letters for the first time were E. Poe, John Getz, Frank Knotts, Earl Luzadder, Bus Brown, Joe Knotts, Ronald Dotson, James Ballard, Chick Shafferman. Dick Norris, Kenneth Lough, Benny Mays, Boh Lambert, Charles Wilson, Mortimer Pruntv, and Ralph McCord. 64 • Record r • • • 8—Grafton 20 Clay-Battelle 12 Oct. 13—Grafton 6 Weston 37 15—Grafton 6 Belington 0 19—Grafton 21 West Milford 0 22—Grafton 13 W. I. 26 27—Grafton 14 Morgantown 7 29—Grafton 6 Bridgeport 8 Nov. 3—Grafton 6 Shinnston 25 6—Grafton 7 Buckhannon 14 10—Grafton 0 Philippi 6 McCord Guard J. Knotts Tackle Luzadder Center E. Pot End Getz Tackle Brown Guard Bennett Willis McAvoy D. Poe Wickham Dotson Back Back Back Back Back End 65 First Row: Junior Stevenski, George Gullaher, Jim Wickham, Dick Poe, Don Willis, Charles Bennett, Bob Lambert, Pete Isner, Johnny Knight. Second Row: Johnny Getz, Donnv Shahan, Robert Grey, Brooks Bartlett. Frank Knotts, Frank Hufford, James Shriver, Benny Mays, Bob Hoskinson, Bill Delaney, Bill Dempsey, Merle Bollinger. Tile class of 50-51 can boast of having one of the best basketball teams in Grafton High School history. The Bearcats tied with Washington Irving for second place in the Big Nine and took the region four crown to go to the state tournaments. This year’s team was sparked by four senior veterans and one junior. What they lacked in height they made up in team work. Starting at the guards were “Guinleg Poe” and “Chick” Bennett. These boys were the main stays on defense as well as doing their share of the scoring, which averaged about 10 points apiece each game. They were also given honorable mention on the Big Nine team. Holding down the center spot for the Bearcats this year was Bob Hoskinson. Bob was a skillful rebounder and also had that extra scoring punch which was so vital to the Bearcat lineup. In the forward positions were Jim Wickham and Don Willis. These two boys were the main clogs in the fast break and most of the time kept Grafton in the scoring column. Wickham is only a junior this year and will ! e back to star for the Bearcats next year. Willis graduates with top honors of the team. He not only had top scoring honors but landed a place on the Big Nine team and the State Tournament team. Other seniors seeing action this year were Bob Lambert and Junior Stevenski. Next year’s Bearcats will include Wickham, Isner, Delaney, Shriver, Knotts, and Mays. After ending a season of 15 wins and 6 loses, Grafton entered tournament play by defeating Philippi in the sectionals. In the regional at Buckhannon, Grafton beat Sutton 50 to 44. The next night in the finals they defeated Weston, 66 to 33. For the first time since 1938 Grafton went to the State Tournament. In the opening game there they lost to Beckley, the state champs, by a score of S3 to 63. Good luck to next year’s Bearcats, We think you can do it. 66 Handull McKinney, Coach Lawrence Spudafore, Ass't Coach Bill Delaney, Guard James Shriver,Center Pete Isner. Forward James Wickham, Forward Boh Hoskinson, Center Junior Stevenski, Guard Boh Lambert. Guard Dick Poe. Guard Charles Bennett, Guard Don Willis, Forward STATE TOURNAMENT AT MORGANTOWN Grafton 53 Beckley 63 REGION 4 TOURNAMENT AT BUCKHANNON Grafton 66 Weston 33 Grafton 50 Sutton 44 — Weston 57 Elkins .56 SECTION 14 TOURNAMENT AT PHILIPPI Grafton 54 Philippi 27 SEASONS RECORD INDIVIDUAL SCORES Dec. 21 G.H.S. 67 Dec. 28 58 Jan. 2 41 Jan. 5 40 Jan. 9 52 Jan. 12 42 Jan. 16 65 Jan. 19 58 Jan. 23 65 Jan. 26 40 Jan. 30 51 Feb. 2 30 Feb. 3 55 Feb. 6 51 Feb. 8 46 Feb. 10 52 Feb. 13 37 Feb. 15 67 Feb. 16 46 Feb. 20 50 Feb. 24 .56 Mar. 2 54 Mar. 9 50 Mar. 10 66 Mar. 15 53 Alumni Opp- 55 Philippi 24 Elkins 38 Shinnston 47 W. I. 44 E. Fairmont 4.5 Morgantown 64 Belington 49 Buckhannon 53 Parkersburg 46 E. Fairmont 49 W. I. .56 Buckhannon 49 Elkins 35 Philippi 28 Weston 20 Shinnston 43 Belington 48 Morgantown 55 Weston 48 Weirton 49 Philippi 27 Sutton 44 Weston 33 Beckley 63 Don Willis 352 Dick Poe 238 Chick Bennett 191 Bob Hoskinson 184 Jim Wickham 131 Pete Isner 67 Jim Shriver 62 Jr. Stevenski 21 Bob Lambert 18 Bill Delaney 14 Frank Knotts 12 John Knight 2 First Row—Raymon Hawkins, Dick McAvoy, Edsel Poe, Wilford Brown, Freddy Holtz, Freddy Miller, Dick Poe, Don Willis, Bob Lambert. Second Row—Mr. Spadafore, Paid Shaffer, Charles Bennett, Joe Knotts, Robert Hoskinson, Kenny Sturms, Jim Wickham, Pete Isner, Johnny Getz, Mr. McKinney. The Lettermen’s Club consists of all athletes who have earned letters in any accredited sport. It was organized in 1937 by its present faculty advisor, Mr. McKinney. This year the club has undertaken the project of procuring two moving-picture cameras for the filming of the high school's future football encounters. The film will then be shown to the football team to correct mistakes. This plan has worked successfully in other high schools of the state. Part of the necessary revenue has been raised through a square dance and the sale of plates bearing the inscription “Grafton High School Bearcats.” The officers of the 1950-51 Lettermen’s Club are president. James Wickham; vice-president, Richard McAvov; secretary-treasurer, Paul Shaffer; collector, Charles Bennett. MolVUL (Continued from page 41) Chick Bennett, our student council president, is even better known for his athletic ability. He has held a prominent place in football, basketball, track, baseball, and has coached a girls' tournament team. In his spare time he has managed to become president of the Hi-Y and has worked on the Re-Echo staff. Whenever you mention singing or acting, you mention Ellen Gainer. President of the A Cappella Choir, and a member of the All State Chorus and Mixed Chorus, she has always done well in music. Her acting in “Mother Is A Freshman” brought her new laurels on the stage. Dorothy Blackman won recognition as a junior in the American Legion Oratorical Contest and has been gathering laurels ever since. She is a band sponsor, squad leader, and Assis- tant Editor of the 1951 Re-Echo. She was a junior princess and belongs to the Y-Teens, Thespians, Latin Club, and G.A.A. President of the National Honor Society, David Hoffman has many interests. He is class secretary, Re-Echo business manager, and a member of the Hi-Y. Thespians and Radio Clubs. On the stage his work before and behind the curtain has been extensive. Who can think of the band drills without thinking of Phvllis Burnside. Her work as Thespian president. Tri-Hi-Y vice-president, and band sponsor has made an unforgettable place for her in G.H.S. Her other activities include the Commercial Club, A Cappella Choir. Mixed Chorus, and Future Teachers. 69 The Girls Athletic Association, known as the G.A.A., is composed of girls who are interested in athletics. The club aims to promote better sportsmanship and to emphasize the importance of physical fitness. Its sponsors the inter-class tournaments and each senior member of the club who has played four years on class teams receives a letter. Each spring the organization sponsors the Spinister's Hop. It has become a custom that sach girl must bring a date or a brick. A king and a queen are crowned during intermission. This year’s officers are President, Catherine Moats; Vice-President, Ruth Poling; Secretary, Jean Sapp; Treasurer, Marilyn Miller; Sponsor, Mrs. Mildred Bord. First Row: Alice Veyon, Mar-Ivn Miller. Lomu ShaHcrman, ola Snay, Catherine Moats, Ruth Poling, Joan Mouser, De-lores Norris, Jane Coulson, Diane Sweet. Second Row: Mrs. Bord, Lucille Williams, Dorothy Lobis, Willadene Sapp, Betty Hawkins, April Headley, Marion Withers, Jean Sapp. First Row: Alice Veyon, Marilyn Miller. Joan Mouser, De-lores Norris, Dorothy Blackman, Lorna Shaffennan, Patty Poppolardo, Mary Marques. Second Row: Diane Sweet, Elaine Woodyard, Ruth Poling, Catherine Moats, Peggy Haislip, Mary Lou Morris, Ruth McCoy, Jane Coulson, Charolette Smith, Patty Utt, Mrs. Bord. Twenty-four girls, mostly seniors, are chosen by Mrs. Bord, who is the physical education teacher, to assist her daily. They are selected according to their previous grades in physical education. Activities they carry out in their classes are checking rolls, coaching teams, and acting as monitors in their gym classes. These leaders are respected and honored not only by their team hut by every student in their class. This year’s squad leaders are the following: Marilyn Miller, Alice Veyon, Mary Marquess, Dorothy Blackman Evalea Morris, Lorna Shaff-erman, Ruth McCoy, Diane Sweet, Ruth Poling, Elaine YVoodvard, Catherine Moats, Peggy Haislip, Jane Coulson, Joan Mouser, Patty Utt, Patty Poppolardo, and Delores Norris. 70 • • • Head Cheerleader — Alice Veyon, senior. Cheerleaders—Hay Williams, senior: Joyce Kiger, junior; Connie Mc-Coy, sophomore. Sponsor—Mrs. Mildred Bord. }th (etic Uichet C ommi ttee The Athletic Ticket Committee was organized in 1942 by Mr. Robert C. Sloan. The purpose of the organization was to bring an orderly system of both basketball and football games. The A.T.C. was first made up of boys, but during the war when many of the boys were gone, it was necessary for the girls and some of the faculty members to take over. The A.T.C. has helped make the sports activities successful by selling and collecting tickets, attending doors, and acting as ushers. The members of the A.T.C. are awarded letters for faithful service. The same plan is followed as in other athletic events; a stripe is attached to the letter for each year the member serves. A small letter is awarded in the junior year. Those seeking membership must file an application. and the old members admit them if they meet the A.T.C.’s standard of honesty, dependability, and courtesy. Membership in the A.T.C. is restricted to junior and senior girls. ad.c. Front Row: Mr. Haselden, Mr. Clayton, Becky Linn, Jean Sapp, Ruth McCoy, Rita Lou Phillips, Carolyn Anderson, Jane Coulson, Bettv Jane Smith, Wilma Lander, Miss Wiseman, Miss Staley. Second Row: Mr. Haun, Mr. Culp. Diane Sweet, Roth Poling, Pattv Gallagher. Willadene Sapp. Delores Jenkins, April Headley, Ellen Gainer, Miss Cole, Mr. Defenhaugh. 71 One of the most important periods of our lives has just ended. The part of our lives which we have just lived can never be regained. Now that we have completed this phase of life, we are readv for another. If these four years of high school have helped to prepare us for the future, then the time and effort spent have not been in vain. We are going to remember many of the activities in which we participated during our school life, but the most outstanding will be those pleasant memories of the prom, banquets, and the games which we won. Leaving our high school life behind us. we are ready to enter another period of time. Four enjoyable years full of success, happiness, joy, and excitement have come to a close. A period had ended. (Commencement May 18—Senior Play Family Portrait” 25—Jr. and Sr. Prom 27—Class Sermon 31—Graduation Exercises ydpprecia tion To all who have helped to make the 1951 Re-Echo a success, we wish to extend our thanks and deepest appreciation. We wish to thank Mr. Sherman Haselden, our sponsor, for his guidance and tireless efforts with the staff; to Miss Ruth Batten and Mrs. Mildred Cleavenger who so willingly contributed their time and advice to the writers; and to Mr. Earl J. Culp and Mr. Robert Clayton for their interest in the book. Our appreciation also goes to W. R. Loar Son for the photography work; to the Canton Engraving and Electrotype Co. for the engravings; to Kurtz Bros, for the fine printing; and our advertisers, who so generously helped to make this book possible. 72 “If you get it at the . . . UNION DRUG COMPANY . . . it’s right” PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY 6!) 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