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

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Principal EARL J. CULP Mr. Culp holds the position of principal of Grafton High School. Capably, he directs student abilities and activities into the proper channels. Although Mr. Culp is fairly new at Grafton High he has made friends with each student personally through his friendliness and understanding. He obtained his A. B. degree from Salem College and his A. M. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He also did graduate work at West Virginia University; Illinois University; Knox College, Illinois; and at Superior Normal School, Wisconsin. Before serving in his present capacity as principal, he was coach and assistant principal at Cairo High School, principal of Harrisville High School, and superintendent of Richie County Schools. Mr. Culp became principal of Grafton High School in 1950 and established residence in Blue-ville with his wife and daughter, Phyllis. Registrar ROBERT CLAYTON Mr. Clayton is the brisk and efficient registrar of Grafton High School and finds his job a full time responsibility. He efficiently solves problems of the students of Grafton High School and has proved himself indispensable to them. Before accepting the post as registrar ten years ago, Mr. Clayton taught at Buckhannon, West Virginia, and served as principal of the Rosemont School in Taylor County. He also taught at West Side School, Grafton, and was teacher of American History at Grafton High School. He received his A. B. Degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and has alsaattended Columbia, Duke, and West Virginia Universities. Besides fulfilling the many requirements of his present position, Mr. Clayton has qualified for membership in local and state educational associations and finds time to be an active member of the American Legion Post No. 1 2 of Taylor County. '2

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Superintendent R. VIRGIL ROHRBOUGH The present Superintendent of Taylor County Schools is Mr. Virgil Rohrbough, who has had much valuable experience in the educational field. After receiving his A. B. and A. M. degrees from West Virginia University, he held position in Lewis County schools for three years and was principal of the First Ward School in Grafton for eight years. Mr. Rohrbough's ability for leadership in the scholastic field was confirmed when he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Schools and later as Acting Superintendent of Schools. His appointment as Superintendent of Schools came in 1949. He is a member of the West Virginia Education Association, the National Education Association and the American Association of School Administration. He actively participates in community projects and is a member of the local Kiwanis Club. Assistant Superintendent RONALD KNOTTS Mr. Ronald Knotts has served three years as Assistant Superintendent of Schools of Taylor County. He received his A. B. degree and his master's degree from West Virginia University. He taught for one year at Bartlett School in Taylor County and served as principal of Simpson Grade School and Prunty-Elementary School for a total of nineteen years. He states that his career as a teacher has been profitable to him and that he enjoys working among students. As an active community figure, Mr. Knotts is a member of the Grafton Kiwanis Club and sings in the Grafton Community Chorus. 11

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Faculty Seated: L. to R.: Miss Ruth Batten, Mis Vo. Ridenour. Standing: I. to R.: Miss Nellie Williams, Miss Ann Jeran, Mrs. Ruby Withers. RUTH BATTEN, A. B., AM. ... voluble ... witty ... teaches English IV and Bible . . . sponsors Thespians . . . co-sponsor of Re-Echo . . . she is understanding and patient with struggling actors . . . directs the stage crew . . . she makes her Bible class interesting and instructive .. . acts as head of assembly programs . . . directed the senior, junior, and Thespian plays this year. VIRGINIA LEE RIDENOUR, B. S ... attended West Virginia Wesleyan and West Virginia University . . . friendly, well-liked English and journalism teacher . . . patiently and efficiently advises Junior-Senior Y-Teens ... works long, hard hours on the BEARCAT . . . enjoys dancing and bowling immensely in spare time ... is easily vexed by gum-chewers . . . loves eating devil's food cake. NELLIE WILLIAMS, A B., A M. , teaches English III and voice and diction . . . prepares programs for the traveling Choral Speaking group . . . she has an informal manner in her dass-100m which puts students at ease . . . friendly . . . helpful to all students . . . enjoys bicycling, singing, and is an accomplished organist . . . she owns a famous canine, Chico . ANN JERAN, B. S. . . . genial . . . vibrant personality . . . giggles when very amused . . . librarian . . . gives helpful suggestions to students on correct reading material . . . sponsors Library Club end d.rects library assistants . . . advisor to the Student Council . . . chapercned representatives from the Student Council ot Jackson's Mill where she proved equally popular with counselors and students. RUBY WITHERS. A. B A M. ... attended Fairmont State, Glen-ville State, and West Virginia University . . . faculty position is instructor of English I . . . encourages students to develop mental abilities for use in writing . . . avocation is fictional writing . . . competent sponsor of Social Etiquette Club . . . dislikes girls to wear hair in pin curls and dislikes students that are gum chewers . . . taste in food runs toward fillet. HAZEL COLE, A B. ... attended West Virg nia Wesleyan College and Fairmont State College . . . quiet, capable biology instructor . . . well-liked and respected by students for her cheerful and encouraging attitude ... a good friend to everyone . . . spends much time enlarging her interesting aquarium. A. V. YOHO, A. B., A M. ... attended Fairmont State College and West Virginia University . . . teaches moth . . . has o quiet nature . . . splendid sense of humor .. . his younger son is in the Air Force. PAUL DEFENBAUGH, A. B. . . educated at Marshall College, Fairmont State, and West Virginia University . . . joined faculty in 1949 as math teacher . . . enthusiastic leader of H -Y 1 . . . adversary of women smokers . . . spare time is devoted to fishing and gardening . . . steak and French fried ch cken are favorite foods . . . always willing to help students with problems. LYNN FAULKNER, B S. E. E , A M attended West Virginia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology . . . teaches science and driver education . . . combines an understanding nature with wit . . . very enthusiastic about his work . . . sponsors the Radio Club Seated: Miss Hozel Cole. Standing: Mr. A. V. Yoho, Mr Paul Defenbaugh, Mr. Lynn Faulkner. 13