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

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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

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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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Faculty JEAN MURRAY McPHAIl, B SPE ... studied at Wittenburg College in Ohio, West Virginia University, and Duke University . . . instructs the girls in her physical education and health classes with ease and ability . . . competently and goodnatured-ly sponsors G. A. A. and Freshman-Sophomore Y-Teens . . . taught at Flemington before coming to Grafton . . . can be noticed rubbing back of neck when thinking. MILDRED CLEAVENGER, A. B , A M ... teaches American history . . . graduated from five institutions, including West Virginia and Duke University . . . junior sponsor . . . guides Future Teachers of America . . . learn the Preamble . . . brings history to life . . . gives hard tests . . . keep awake boys . . . hos friendly greeting for all students . . . pleasant smile and personality wins many friends. LAWRENCE SPADAFORE, A. B. ... graduated from Fairmont State . . . advisor of Hi-Y 2 . . . co-sponsor of Lettermen Club . . . teaches gym and civics with the same agreeable efficiency he seems to possess at all times . . . spends most of his time with athletics ... his goal is to teach better sportsmanship to boys in his classes . . . likes good spaghetti . . . answers nonsensical questions with, Oh, man! Yeah! RANDALL H. McKINNEY . . . received a B. S. E. degree from Davis and Elkins College in 1929 and a master's degree from West Virginia University in 1948 ... on ideal coach of athletics for nineteen years . .. one of the best all-round personalities of the faculty . ., one of the healthiest too! ROBERT SOLES, A. B. ... spent his college days at Fairmont State, West Virginia Business College, and West Virginia University . . . tries to beat social studies through seniors' heads . . . has ably advised Camera Club for four years . . . outside of school is a physical therapist and amateur photographer . . . his individual intef st in each student is very apparent. Seated: Mrs. Jean McPhail, Mrs. Mildred Cleavenger Standing. Lawrence Spadafore, Mr. Randall McKinney, Mr. Robert Soles. Mr. CHARLES CATHER. A. B., A M., B. S. .. . teaches Industrial Arts . . . attended The Stout Institute, Salem College, Alderson-Broad-dus, Princeton University, and West Virginia University . . . has been teaching for 15 years including 3 years in Military Service . . . state representative to American Industrial Arts Association for past 2 years . . . numerous hobbies include working with plastics. CHARLES KELLY . . . teaches machine shop in the industrial trade school . . . devotes much time to the veterans in the separate trade school which is sponsored under the G. I. Bill . . . he is well-liked by the boys and men in his classes. FESTUS WAGGONER, B. $., Agr., M S ... instructor of vo-ag .. . attended West Virginia University ... has been presented with 20-year key for service as vo-ag instructor . . . usually busy directing activities of F. F. A. ... has unique hobby of cooking . . . ability ranges from roasting turkey to baking a cake . . . when retired, plans to travel with his wife. FRANCIS JULIAN . . . teaches combination welding at trade and industrial school on Wilford Street . . . attended Delaware University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, and Marshall College . . . ardent football fan . . . partly responsible for improvements around our football field . .. usually seen with a group of boys . . . always follows vocations of former students with interest. L. to R.: Mr. Charles Cather, Mr. Charles Kelly, Mr. Festus Waggoner, Mr. Francis Julian. 14