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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1953 volume:

JjjbAlA. JOYCE MARIE CUPPEn JOHN MASON BYERS DONNA JEAN WOODYARD Editor Managing Editor Business Manager tUmcL YtlaicA. JiaiL Ctt ricL VYlcdoA, Hail 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. RE-ECHO Published By The Senior Class Grafton High School Grafton, W. Va. 5 J'CfMVOAjcL (pladgsL io jhtxfion. dtiqh. School I pledge allegiance to Grafton High School and to the ideals for which it stands. United by ties of friendship and loyalty, we move forward under the blue and gold. J'tfumwAti. We must always have old memories and young hopes. —Arsene Houssaye It is with a feeling of great achievement that we have written these pages of our high school life and that we place this record in the care of the students and friends of Grafton High School. If, in other years, when memories have become dimmed and softened by time, you take up this book and from its pages rebuild scenes, recall old friends,---and dream awhile---then this task shall have been its own reward. 4 flsL-frcko Editor—Joyce Cuppett Managing Editor—Jack Byers Business Manager—Donna Woodyard LITERARY Virginia Paige— Laura Powell Mary Jackson Paul Loar Virginia Paugh Literary Editor Evelyn Trickett Patty Wolfe Mary Boyers Carol Kimble PRODUCTION Marjorie Henderson—Manager Helen Johnson Joan Summers Glennis Stevens Janet Suite Frances Williams Barbara Bunner MOUNTING Mary Poe—Editor Nancy Parkhill Strauda Pierce David Rogers Gerald Shafferman ARTIST James Haithcoat SUBSCRIPTION Virginia Hanleiter—Manager Pauline Hamilton Norma Haller Joyce Kirkpatrick William Courtney Ruth Phillips Charlotte Newlon Betty Wilson Mary McVicker James Manno Ruth Williams ADVERTISING Lowell Mason—Manager Joyce McKinney Connie McCoy Shirley Costolo Marie Lazar Glenna Low Edward Craft Eileen Smith SPONSOR Sherman Haselden LITERARY ADVISOR Ruth Batten 5 fonionidu Foreword Dedication Appreciation Features Administration Seniors Classes Honor Students Activities Athletics Adveritsing 4 7 8 9 13 23 43 54 59 77 89 6 (bodiacdiML To Mrs. Mildred Cleovenger, the Senior Class dedicates the Re-Echo of 1953. Mrs. Cleavenger graduated from Grafton High School. She received her A. B. degree from Fairmont State College in 1931 and her A. M. degree from West Virginia University in 1932. She also attended Glenville State College, Alderson-Broaddus College, and Duke University. Mrs. Cleavenger came to Grafton High School as a teacher in 1943. Previous to that time she was a teacher at Simpson High School and various other schools throughout the county. Mrs. Cleavenger is at this time teaching American and world history. She works untiringly, not only as an advisor to the junior class, but also to any student who needs her help. She is an able advisor to the Tri-Hi-Y, the Future Teachers of America, and the Future Homemakers of America. Mrs. Cleavenger is a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Webster Baptist Church, secretary-treasurer of the Union Association of Churches, adult leader of the Christian Education Association, and recording secretary of the Alderson-Broaddus Alumnus Association. In her spare time she enjoys reading religious and historical novels, listening to the radio, sewing, and doing fancy work. Through practice and active beliefs Mrs. Cleavenger helps students realize and apply Christian principles. With the knowledge of her wise teaching, helpful advice and kindly understanding, we seniors, with gratitude, dedicate this issue of the Re-Echo lo Mrs. Mildred Cleavenger. 7 9IL OppLtoudciJtiML jl. Jjlsl fcvanA. The Class of 1953 wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Mr. J. Lee Evans for his twenty years of service on the Taylor County Board of Education. Mr. Evans was appointed by State School Superintendent, W. W. Trent, as a member of the first county unif on July 1, 1933. He hod been elected every term since then and served as vice-president of the Board since 1949. Mr. Evans announced on February 6, 1952, that he would not be a candidate for re-election in the May primary. Mr. Evans is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Home Building and Loan Association. He is also a past Sunday School Superintendent at West Main Street Methodist Church, where he has been an active member for many years. A resident of West Main Street, Mr. Evans spent most of his winters in Florida. He is married to the former Isa Davis and they have two sons. Mr. Evans' faithful service is a shining example to all school students, the citizens of tomorrow. CfodhuA, r jjcd A. We, the Class of 1953, wish to convey our wholehearted appreciation to Mr. Arthur Yates for his service to the city of Grafton and Taylor County Schools. Mr. Yates served on the school board for fourteen years. He served for two four-year terms and one six-year term. During these years he performed his duties conscientiously and well. Mr. Yates is a member of the Elks, American Legion, Masonic Fraternity, and Andrew's Methodist Church. He is director of the Taylor County Board of Trade, president of the Home Building and Loan Association, and vice-president of the Trust Division of the West Virginia Bankers' Association. At the present time, Mr. Yates is cashier and trust officer of the First National Bank of Grafton. A graduate of Grafton High School with the class of 1910, Mr. Yates graduated from The American Institute of Banking and in 1945 graduated from the school of banking at Rutgers University. He is the father of four children, all of whom graduated from Grafton High School. Again, may we express our appreciation to Mr. Yates for his splendid example of good citizenship. 8 Grafton High School alumna, Nancy Rohr-bough, class of 1949, brought honor to her school and home town by being selected as Miss West Virginia fo 1952. Nancy's beauty, charm, and talent, so well known to all of us, enabled her to represent our state in the Miss America contest at Atlantic City. We are proud of Nancy and congratulate her and her parents. Nancy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Virgil Rohrbough of Yates Avenue. She is a senior at West Virginia University, majoring in physical education. Nancy was very active in high school activities. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the National Thespians, Athletic Ticket Committee, Student Council, Quill and Scroll, and the Re-Echo staff. She was editor of the Bearcat and held many club offices. Nancy also represented our school at Girl's State in 1948. At the university Nancy is a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, of the Mountaineer Week Team, and is a Freshman Week guide. Again we say, Congratulations, Nancy. We're proud of you. 9 unio - Sumoi, (pADWL COURT Queen Lucille Williams King James Wickham Crown Bearers William Burdett and Judy Friedman Princesses—Barbara Bunner, Betty Hawkins, April Headly, Mary Ann Jackson, Sylvia Waggoner, Rita Lou Phillips, Charlotte Newlon, Rita Walls, Joyce Cuppett, Laura Powell, Dorothy Lobis, Marie Lazar. Princes—James Manno, David Rogers, Fredrick Miller, Brooks Bartlett, Jack Byers, Lowell Mason, Paul Loar, Raymon Hawkins, Ronald Dotson, William Courtney, William DeLaney, Benjamin Mays. Former Queen Jane Coulson Former King Charles Bennett Ray Vingle's Orchestra Left to right—James Manno, David Rogers, Freddie Miller, Brooks Bcrtlett, Jock Byers, Lowell Moson, Paul Loar, Roymon Hawkins, Ronald Dotson, Bill Courtney, Bill DeLaney, Benny Mays, Bill Burdett, James Wickham, Lucille Williams, Judy Friedman, Barbara Banner, Betty Hawkins, April Headly, Mary Ann Jackson, Sylvia Waggoner, Rita Lou Phillips, Charlotte Newlon, Rita Walls, Joyce Cuppett, Laura Powell, Dorothy Lobis, Marie Lazar. JfjDMAWMJUU Petite, vivacious Marie Lazar reigned over the annual Homecoming of Grafton High School this year. Marie was chosen Miss Bearcat II by the football team. Activities held in her majesty's honor during her reign were the Homecoming Parade, the Coronation, and the Homecoming Dance. Marie was crowned by Miss Betty Hawkins, Miss Bearcat I. Members of her court were Mary Lou Morris, Betty Wilson, Charleen Evans, Shirley Murphy, Patty Moyer, Mary McKinney, Billie Hanleiter, Janice Woodyard, Sally Bartlett, and William Merow. First Row: Janice Woodyard, Potty Moyer, Charleen Evans, Betty Wilson, Marie Lazar, Mary Morris, Shirley Murphy, Mary McKinney, Billie Hanleiter. Second Row: Tom Stemple, Paul Milinivich, Leo Stevens, John Knight, Jack Byers, Arthur Jackson, Gordon Kent, Ward Laulis. MISS BEARCAT II Marie Lazar 11 Miss West Virginia in the Memorial Day Parade The Homecoming Queen and her court The Homecoming Coronation 12 JaybA. Cowrie fiotvid, £ducalwn_ Taylor County elects interested and capable citizens to the Board of Education. The Taylor County Board of Education decides the policies of education in the county and selects a superintendent as its administrative officer. The present Board members are Harold Debendarfer, president, William A. Collins, J. Paul Murphy, Paul P. Warden, and Chester Blue. Mr. Virgil Rohrbough is secretary by virtue of his office as county superintendent. The Board meets every third Thursday. The only exceptions are: a meeting on the first Monday in May, at which the teachers are hired, the first Tuesday in August, held to estimate the levy, and the third Tuesday in August, held to lay the levy. The Board is limited to eighteen meetings a year. The salary of a Board member, ten dollars per meeting, is small in comparison to the amount of work and the time given in valuable county service. Mr. J. Lee Evans, whose term expired on July 1, 1952, has been a member of the Board ever since its creation in the present form. BOARD Of EDUCATION left to right: Paul P. Worden. Cheser Blue, William Collins, H. K. Defendorfer, Virgil Rohrbough. W tfi. UihqiL (Rahhbouqk. Superintendent of Schools (Ranald Knolls Assistant Superintendent of Schools Sup dintondant Mr. R. Virgil Rohrbough has ably served Taylor County Schools for several years. Mr. Rohrbough served as assistant superintendent of schools from 1935 until 1942. In 1942 he was appointed acting superintendent and in 1949 was appointed to his present post of superintendent of schools. Previous to 1942 he served as a teacher in Lewis County, principal of First Ward School and principal of East Grafton School. Mr. Rohrbough received his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College in 1933 and his A.M. degree from West Virginia University in 1942. He is a member of the West Virginia Education Association, the National Education Association, and the American Association of School Administration. He also has been an active and able participant in many community affairs, serving as a past president of the Kiwanis Club and financial secretary of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Mr. Rohrbough is also a member of the Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors. Taylor County is indeed fortunate in having such an experienced and valuable man in the school system. (l Ai iant SiipiddnirndimL Mr. Ronald Knotts is the capable assistant superintendent of Taylor County Schools. He has served in this capacity since his appointment in 1949. Previous to that time he taught for one year at Bartlett School in Taylor County. He also served as principal of Simpson Grade School and Pruntytown Elementary School. Mr. Knotts received his A.B. degree and his A.M. degree from West Virginia University in the years 1933 and 1939 respectively. In Taylor County Mr. Knotts has been not only an excellent school official but also an active and helpful figure in the community life. He has served as chairman of the Red Cross Committee and chairman of the March of Dimes Committee. He is a member and a past president of the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Knotts is a valuable and conscientious citizen. IS (pAinjdptaL EARL J. CULP Grafton High School has been very fortunate in having Mr. Earl Culp as principal for the past three years. His understanding of school problems, his sense of fair play, and his wit have endeared him to all students. Mr. Culp received his A. B. degree from Salem College and his A. M. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has done graduate work at West Virginia University, Illinois University, Superior Normal School in Superior, Wisconsin, and Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Previous to coming to Grafton High School, Mr. Culp served at Cairo High School as coach and assistant principal, as principal at Harrisburg High School, and as superintendent of Ritchie County Schools. Mr. Culp is a member of the Rotary Club, the American Legion, the Masonic Fraternity, the Eastern Star, and the Sigma Nu fraternity. He will long be remembered by Grafton High School students for his democratic student discussions and his interest in student government. flojqi ikaA, ROBERT CLAYTON Mr. Robert Clayton has served Grafton High School as registrar for nine years. During this time he has helped many students with their problems. No graduate within the past nine years recalls Grafton High School without remembering Mr. Clayton and his faithful service to the school. Mr. Clayton attended Columbia, Duke, and West Virginia Universities. He received his A. B. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1922. Previous to his appointment as registrar he was a teacher at Buckhannon, principal of a Preston County School, principal of Rose-mont School in Taylor County, teacher at West Side School in Grafton, and a teacher of American history in Grafton High School. Mr. Clayton is a member of state and local educational associations and an active member of the American Post No. 1 2 of Taylor County. Jaculhf Sciajica, cuud, VYLaihAmaticA. HAZEL COLE, A B., West Virginio Wesleyan, Foirmont State College . . . hos very understanding nature . . . co sponsor of Future Homemakers of America . . . sponsor of A.T.C. LYNN FAULKNER, B S E., A M. . . West Virginia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology . . . grows another grey hair for each girl driver he trains . . . sponsors the Radio Club. PAUL DEFENBAUGH, A B . Marshall College, Fairmont State, and West Virginio University . . . likes boys better than girls, with three exceptions: his wife and two daughters . . . coaches the freshman teams. A. V. YOHO, A.B., A.M. . . . Fairmont State College, West Virginio University . . . Noght o word spak he more than was nede . . . sponsors the Hi-Y. Top: Mr. Defenbaugh, Mr. Yoho, Miss Cole, and Mr. Faulkner, engaged in o discussion of science courses. Bottom: Mrs. Haddox, leading the discussion of current literature with Miss Jeran, seated and Miss Ridenour, Mrs. Withers ond Miss Batten, standing. fcnqliAk. and diiAAoM MILDRED HADDOX, A.B., West Virginia University, Marshall, Davis and Elkins . . . small, petite lady . . . sponsor of Junior-Senior Speech Club . . . coaches junior play. RUTH BATTEN, A.B., A M., West Virginia University, Duke University . . . pleasant twinkle in eyes . . . sponsor of National Thespian Society . . . coaches Thespian and senior plays . . . chairman of committee for assembly programs . . . sponsor of Freshman-Sophomore Speech Club . . . sponsor of Stage Crew . . . adviser for the Literary Staff of Re-Echo. VIRGINIA LEE RIDENOUR, B.S . . Fairmont State College. West Virginia Wesleyan, West Virginia University . . . one half of Ridenour-Jeran Corporation . . . sponsors the Y-Teens. RUBY WITHERS, A.B., A M. . . Fairmont State, Glenville State, West Virginia University . . . recognized as a woman of style . . . sponsors the Social Lites. ANN MARIE JERAN. B.S. . . . Davis-Elkins College, West Virginia University ... second half of Ridenour-Jeran Corporation ... sponsors the Library Club. 17 Jaculii UocaiionaL SiudisUL. CHARLES CATHER, A.B.. A M., B.S., Stout Institute. Salem College, Alderscn-Broaddus, Princeton University, West Virginia University . . . friendly with all the boys . . . sponsor of Craft Club. FRANCIS JULIAN . . . attended Delaware University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, Marshall College . . . quiet but friendly manner. FESTUS WAGGONER, B.S. Agr., M.S. . . . West Virginia University . . . gets many things done in a very quiet way . . . sponsors the F.F.A. ... is president of Taylor County Teachers' Association. CHARLES KELLEY . . . West Virginio University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, Marsholl College, Salem College . . . the invisible teacher of G. H. S., liked by all, especially boys. fommstteiaL, OftfliaL, ami diomsL fcamomicA Top: Mr. Waggoner and Mr. Julian, seated, are conferring over a problem with Mr. Cather and Mr. Kelly, standing. Bottom: Mr. Haselden is demonstrating new ditto to Miss Wiseman, Miss Cook, and Miss Hickman. SHERMAN H. HASELDEN, B.S., A.M. ... West Virginio University, West Virginia Wesleyan, West Virginia Business College . . . hos one wish: Someone, please, relieve me of the Re-Echo! . . . sponsors the Commercial Club, Quill ond Scroll. ELLEN JANE WISEMAN, Graduate Grafton High School . . efficient . . . May I hove your attention please? . . . active in organizations outside of school: Camp Towles, Business Girls. NELLIE COOK, A.B., A.M. . . . Fairmont State, West Virginia Institute of Technology, West Virginia University always cooking for banquets of all types • sponsors F.H.A. GLADYS HICKMAN, A.B., West Virginia University, Fairmont State College ... has quiet manner ... sponsor of Jun.or Commercial Club. 18 J'cuzulh Top: Mr . Yost, tooted at left, showing on ort picture to Mi  Cather, seated, and Mr. Shahon and Mrs. Leonard, standing. VYIuajul, ClhL, c£anquaqsL PAUL W SHAHAN, A.B., AM., M.E.D. ... West Virginia University, Fairmont State, Peabody of Nashville . . . has had two compositions published . . . directs the bond and orchestra. HAZEL PICK LEONARD, A.B., Fairmont State College . . . makes us sing in assemblies . . . co-sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y. BARBARA CATHER, A.B., A.M., West Virginia University, Columbia University . . . took recent trip through Mexico . . . sponsor of Notional Honor Society. VIRGINIA YOST, A.B., Foirmont State College . . . always drawing or painting for some event . . . sponsor of Art Club . . . sponsor of Freshman Girls Social Etiquette Club. (phqAUjaL fcduccdwrL CbicL SoriaL SludioA, Bottom: Mrs. Bord, seated, leading the discussion of a clean up your town article with Mrs. Cleavenger, seated. Mrs. Evan, Mr. Spada-fore, and Mr. McKinney, standing. MILDRED BORD, A.B., M.S.P.E. . . . Foirmont State, West Virginia University . . . often heard saying, You're sitting on my desk; get off! . . . sponsors the G.A.A. and Future Nurses of America . . . sponsor of cheer leaders. RANDALL H McKINNEY, B.S.E., A.M., Davis Elkins, West Virginia University . . . hates to hear students making noise in the halls during classes . . . sponsor of Lettermen Club. MILDRED CLEAVENGER, A B., A M., West Virginia University, Duke University . . . works willingly for magazine campaign and the annual Junior-Senior Prom .. . co-sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y . . . sponsor of Future Teachers of America. LAWRENCE SPADAFORE, A.B., Fairmont State College . . . Nick, name Speedy . . . co-sponsor of Hi-Y ... co sponsor of Letter-men Club. WILMA EVANS, A B , A M., Foirmont State College, West Vir-ginia University . . . helps freshmen adjust to high school life . . . sponsor of Freshman-Sophomore Y-Teens. 19 Bookkeeping Room Typing Room Auditorium Machine Shop Home Economics Room Industrial Art Shop Welding Shop 20 Cafeteria Cooks Library Chemistry Lab Cafeteria Boys' Gym Class Sewing Room Art Class Band Room Girls' Gym Class 21 Senior Otffjic AA. President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer David Rogers James Manno Ruth Williams Lynn Faulkner, chairman Ruth Batten Sherman Haselden Randal! McKinney S nioJt (flaAA. It was in 49 that a scared and overly awkward group of boys and girls marched timidly, but determinedly, through the main entrance of Grafton High. As freshmen usually are, we were green, but we learned fast. We got off to a good start by electing our class officers: Kenny Lough, president; John Knight, vice-president; Bill Dempsey, secretary-treasurer. Then we started proving our talents. We did very well for ourselves by presenting the best contest assembly program. We returned to school as sophomores with a vengeful gleam in our eyes, determined to get our revenge via a tube of lipstick. After electing our class officers we began filling out applications for membership in various organizations. Not too much was heard from us as sophomores. We quietly set about paving the way for our ensuing two years. When we became juniors we really made whoopee but we were soon calmed down by our superiors, the seniors. We settled down and elected our class officers and then launched our magazine campaign which was most successful. Two of our number became cheerleaders. They were Connie McCoy and Marie Lazar. In the dramatic department our acting talent presented the junior class play, Young April , which was a huge success. Now that we're seniors we've had to assume the dignity and responsibility which go with the title. To the athletic department our class has contributed much. Several of our boys were privileged to play on the undefeated Bearcat team which captured the state championship title. They were Jim Manno, Murrel Bollinger, Frank Knotts. Ralph McCord, Bill Dempsey, Kenny Lough, Dick Tucker, Mortimer Prunty, Paul Loar, and Harold Calfee. Our dramatic talent was well displayed in the Thespian play The Little Minister. We've had a wonderful time these past four years together. No matter where we go or what we do, the memory of school days spent together will always be warm in our hearts. 22 CAROLYN RUTH ASH Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a cappello choir 2, 3, 4, Social Lites 1, 2, 3, 4 (treasurer 4); Bearcat 3; quartet 4, Quill and Scroll 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4 JOE BAIKER Football 2, 3 EDWARD BARTLETT Athletic A-B 1; Hi-Y 2 NANCY BENNETT Camera Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4; Speech Club 3, 4. o cappello choir 1, 2, 3, 4-mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 MURRELL BOLLIGER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter-men Club (collector) Hi-Y; track MARY ELOISE BOYERS Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Tap Club 1; Social Club 2; Re-Echo 4 (literary); F.N.A 4 DALLAS BECK Radio 1, 2. 3, 4; CA P. 4 (sergeant); Thespians 3, 4; Thespian ploy 3. 4; a cappello choir 1, 2. 3, 4. band 1, 2, 3, 4; junior ploy 3; orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; school quartet 3, 4 ROMAYNE BOSHELL Speech Club 4; Y-Teens CAROL ANN BOOTH Social Etiquette 1; Camera Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Speech Club 4; Y-Teens 4; Glee Club 2, 4; mixed chorus RUTH BUCKLEW Tri-Hi-Y; Y Teens 4; F.H A. 3, 4; Social Etiquette 1; band 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 4 24 BARBARA ELLEN BUNNER Re-Echo 4 (production stoff ; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4, G A.A. 2, 3, 4 (secretory 4); Speech Club 4 (vice president 4); Junior-Senior Prom princess 3; Commercial Club 3 )RS JOHN MASON BYERS Football 2. 3; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4 (president 3, sergeant at arms 4); Re-Echo (managing editor); National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4 (president); junior class play; Thespians 3, 4, (secretary 4); Craft Club 1; Radio Club 1. 2; Junior-Senior Prom prince 3; Boys' State 3; Thespian pioy 3 HAROLD CALFEE Football 2. 3, 4, Hi Y 3. 4; Athletic Club A B 1; Lettermen Club 3, 4 (secretary 4) SUE ANN CART MARY ALICE COCHRAN Social Games; Library Club 2, 3; Speech Club 4; Junior-Senior Y-Teens 4 MILLARD COCHRAN Athletic Club 1. Hi Y 2. 3, 4; C A P 4 Craft Club 3 3, 4 (sergeant at arms 4); SHIRLEY J. COSTOLO Band Sponsor 3, 4; G A A 3, 4, Tri Hi-Y 2. 3; Junior Senior Y-Teens 4; Re-Echo [advertising secretary 4); Bearcat 3 (re porter); C.A.P. 4, National Thespians 3, 4; Thespian ploy 3, 4; junior class ploy; Speech Club 4; Social Etiquette 1 (president); Social Club 2; mixed chorus 1 BILL COURTNEY Student Council 1, 2; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; a cappella choir 1, 2. 3 4. band 1 2, 3. 4. Boys' State 3; Re-Echo (subscription); basketball ], 2; Radio Club 1. 2; school orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior-Senior Prom prince 3; Speech Club; All Festival Band; Lotin Club (president 2); Hi-Y 2 (choplian of Stonewall district) EDWARD CRAFT F.F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4 (re-porter 3) (president 4); 4 H 1; football 3; Re-Echo (advertising stoff) RUTH CRALL Craft Club 1; Camero Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Speech Club 3; Y Teens 4; F N A 4 25 JOYCE MARIE CUPPETT Re-Echo 4 (editor); Tri-Hi-H 2, 3. 4 (recording secretory 3); G. A A. 2. 3, 4 (president 4); Notional Honor Society 3. 4 (secretory-treasurer 4); Student Council 2. 3, 4{secretory 3); Tri-County Student Council Association 3, 4 (secretary 3, president 4); Latin Club 2; a-cappella choir 2, 3; F. N. A 4 (vice-president); Girl's State 3; Junior-Senior Prom princess 3; Tap Club 1 (secretary 1); Social Club 1; class officer 2 (secretary); mixed chorus 1, 2; closs basketball team 1 VONOA CURREY Social Games 1; Social Etiquette 1 (vice-president); Library Club 2; Speech Club; Y-Teens 4 FRED DcMOSS Hi-Y 3. 4; basketball 1. 2; mixed chorus 4; Craft Club 2. Speech Club 3 CHARLES DRENNAN Athletic Club 1; F. F. A 2, 3, 4 (treasurer 4); band 1. 2. 3. 4 EARL FANCHER SENI HELEN CURREY Social Gomes 1; Social Etiquette 1; Art Club 2; Y Teens 4; F. N. A. 4 GEORGE DECKER Football manager 3, 4; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; basketball manager 2, 3. 4; Athletic Club 1 WILLIAM DEMPSEY Football 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2. 3 4; Student Council 1 JUNE EFAW F H A (Hec. Tec.) 2. mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman - Sophomore Y-Teens 3, 4; a-cappella choir 4; Social Games 1. 2; office assistant 1. 2, 3. 4 OSCAR FARANCE 26 CECILIA FLAHERTY Social Etiquette I; Library Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 4; F.N.A. 4; Camera Club 1; office assisanf, library ossistont GEORGE DEWEY GALLAHER, JR Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Let termen Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Athletic Club 1 ROBERT GAWTHROP 4-H 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 1 BILLIE ANN GLOVER Bond 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens (treasurer 4); F.N.A. 4; lotin Club 2; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT GRAY Hi-Y 3, 4; basketball 1, 2. 3; Athletic Club 1. 2 BILL FERGUSON JOHN GANK PAUL GERKINS MARY GOLDEN ROBERT GUTHRIE Radio Club 2, 3; Thespians 3. 4 (president 4); C.A P. (lieutenant 4); band 1. 2, 3. 4; junior play 3; orchestra 2. 3, 4; Thespian play 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. basketball (manager' 2, 3. 4. Lettermen Club 2, 3. 4; a cappella choir 1, 2. 3, 4; mixed chorus 1. 2. 3, 4. Athletic Club 1 (A and B) A.T.C. 3. 4; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; 4-H Club 1; mixed chorus 2 Hi-Y 3 27 JAMES HAITHCOAT Hi Y 3. 4; footboll 1. . j coppella choir 4; mixed :horus 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2 3, 4, (vice-president 3) PAULINE HAMILTON Library assistant 1; Craft Club 2 Re-Echo 4 (sub scription staff); Commercial Club 3, 4 (vice-president 4); A. T. C. 3, 4 (student manager 4); Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4 ELAINE HAUSER Library Club 2; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Social Lites 1, 3; F. N A 4; C. A P 4; Tri-Hi Y 2. 3, 4 VIRGINIA HERSHMAN Social Games 2; 4 H Club 1; Speech Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Y-Teens 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 1 NORMA HALLER Social Games 1; Library Club 1. Tri-Hi-Y 7. 3. 4. Commercial Club 3, 4 (sergeant at arms 4). R -Echo 4 (subscription staff); library assistant 2, 3, 4 VIRGINIA LEE HANLEITER 4 H Club 1; Dancing Club 1; Social Games 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (reporter 4); mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Commercial Club 3, 4 (treasurer 4); Re-Echo 4 • subscription manager); Student Council 4; G A A 4 MARJORIE HENDERSON Y-Teens 2; Dancing Club 2; library assistant 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Social Lites 2. 3, 4 (sergeant at orms 44), Re-Echo 4 (production manager); mixed chorus 4 DORIS HILDRETH Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, F N A 4, G A A 4. Re-Echo 4 (ort editor); mixed chorus 3, 4; a cappella choir 4; Social Games 1 JUNIOR HODGES Camera Club SEN1 WILLIAM WAITMAN HOLT 28 MARY ANN JACKSON Latin Club 2; Social Etiquette. Student Council 1, 2. 3; bond 1. 2, 3. 4; jun-ior class ploy; Thespians play 4. G.A.A. 4; National Thespians 3, 4 (vice-president); mixed chorus 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (vice-president 4); Speech Club 4 (president 4). Re-Echo (literary stoff); Dancing Club JUANITA JOHNSON 4-H Club 1; Social Games 1; mixed chorus 2. 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Speech Club 3; Social lites CAROL LEE KIMBLE Craft Club 1; Social Games 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Voice and Diction 2; Latin Club 2; Social Lites 2, 3. 4 (president 4); Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); mixed chorus 2, 3. 4; Library Club 4 JOHN KNIGHT Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Student Council 2; basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Letterman Club 3, 4 (vice-president); vice-president of freshman class. JUNIOR KUHNES Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Freshman play cast 1 HELEN JOHNSON EDITH KEYSER JOYCE KIRKPATRICK FRANKLIN KNOTTS WILLIAM LAMBERT Re-Echo 4 (production staff); Commercial Club 3, 4 (president 4); Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; junior closs play, mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; So ciol Games 1; Nature Club 2; Craft Club 1 Craft Club 1, 2 (vice-president 1, secretary 2); Social Gomes 1; mixed chorus 4; Library Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Social Lites 3, 4 (sergeant at arms 3) Social Games 1; 4-H 1; Student Council 1; Dancing Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 3, 4; band I, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (subscription); band ma jorette 4 Football I, 2. 3, 4; bos-ketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Letter-men Club 2, 3, 4 (vice president 3), president 4 , Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (president 4), Athletic Club 1 A and B Thespian play 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, mixed chorus 1; Athletic Club 1 29 MARIE LAZAR Social Games 1; 4-H 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; princess Junior-Senior Prom 3; Speech Club 3; Cheerleader 3; Re-Echo 4; Home Coming Queen 4; Social Lites 4 JANICE LINN Social Games 1; Craft Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Library club 3; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Social Lites 4; Nature Club 2 KENNY LOUGH Football 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. 3; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4 (collector) LEONARD LUCAS 4-H 1; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4 (sentinel 2, president 3, parliamentarian 4) JAMES MANNO Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; lettermen Club 3. 4; Junior-Senior court; vice president of class 2, 3, 4 . •: 1 SUSAN MATSEY 4-H 1; Social Games 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; band 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; o cappella choir 2, 3; F.N.A 4; Social Etiquette (reporter) 3; Library Club 2 SENI RALPH McCORD Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Lettermen Club GLENNA J. LAW Latin Club 2; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a cappella choir 2. 3, 4; Bearcat 3 (business); Re-Echo 4 (advertising); G.A.A. 3, 4 (reporter 4); Speech Club 4 (secretary); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (corresponding secretory 4); Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Social Games 1; Dancing Club 2; School Sextette 4 PAUL J. LOAR Football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 (president 4); Re-Echo 4 (literary stoff); National Honor Society 3, 4 (president 4); Student Council 4 (vice-president); Lettermen Club 3, 4; prince Junior-Senior Prom 3; Athletic Club A 1 LOWELL MASON Football 1, 2, 3; basketball 1, 2. 3; Re-Echo 4 (advertising staff); junior class play; Camera Club 1, 2; Radio Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (secretary 2, president 3, secretary 4); a cap pella choir 3, 4; mixed chorus 2, 3, 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech club 3; class officer 2 (treasurer); C.A.P. 4; school orchestra 3, 4; Junior-Senior Prom court; All State Chorus 4 HELEN CONSTANCE McCOY 4-H 1 (vice-president); Sociol Gomes 1; Y Teens 2, 3, 4 (president 2); G. A. A. 2. 3, 4. cheerleader 2; Re-Etho 4 (advertising staff); A T. C. 2, 3; junior class play 3; National Thespians 3, 4; Thespian play 4 (stu- dent director); Commercial Club 3 4: office assistant 3; Too Dancing 1 DORTHA JEAN McDANIEL Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a-cappella choir 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses of America 4. Tri-Hi-Y 2 3. 4; Social Etiquette 1; Social Games 1; Dancing Club 2 ROBERT McDANIEL Basketball 1, 2; Athleti: Club 1, 2; Hi-Y 3; stage crew 3 MARY VIRGINIA McVICKER G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 (section 2); Com mercial Club 3; Future Homemakers 3; Re-Echo 4 (subscription staff); Social Games 1; Craft Club 1 BERNARD MONTGOMERY, JR. Science Club 2; Rodio Club 4 TERRY McCUE PAUL McDANIEL joyce McKinney BARBARA ANN MILLER LYNN MOORE National Honor Society 3, 4; Future Homemakers 2. 3, 4 (reporter 3, president 4); F. N. A. 4 (president 4); Student Council 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; majorette 1, 2. 3, 4; G. A A. 2. 3. 4; Re-Echo 4 (advertising staff); Girls' State 3; Tap Dancing 1; 4-H 1 Social Games 1; Sociol Etiquette 1, 4; Library Club 2. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4; A T. C. 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 4; football 3 2. 3; Hi-Y 3 31 MARY IOU MORRIS 4-H 1; Social Gomes 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; a-cappella choir 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; F.H.A. 3. 4. Homecoming princess 4, mixed chorus 2, 3, 4 GENEVIEVE MOSSER Social Games 1; Social Etiquette 1. 4; Library Club 2, 3; Art Club 2, 4. mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 IDA VIRGINIA MYERS Social Etiquette 1, 4; Social Games 1; Library Club 2. 3; Tri-Hi Y 3. 4 CHARLOTTE SUE NEWLON Tap Club 1; Social Gomes 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a-cappella choir 2, 3. 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Thespian play 2; Social Lites 3 (secretary 3); Junior-Senior Prom princess 3; Girls' State 1952. Re-Echo (subscription staff); G.A.A. 4; F N. A TOM OCELLI Band 1, 2, 3, 4; a cap pella choir 1, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 2; Library Club 1; Athletic Club 1; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Croft Club 3, 4 (president 3, 4); orchestra 1, 2, 3; National Thespians 3, 4; Thespion play 3, 4; junior closs play; track 1, 2. 3, 4 VIRGINIA PAIGE 4-H 1; Social Games 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; A T.C. 3, 4; a-rappella choir 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4, Re-Echo (literary staff, editor); mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, F.N.A. 4; Girls' State 3; junior closs play; Latin Club 2, All State Chorus 4 NANCY PARKHIll Social Etiquette 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (treasurer 4); a-cappella choir 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. Re-Echo (mounting staff); mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; Latin Club 2; Tap Club 1; basketball 1 VIRGINIA PAUGH Social Games 1; Etta Ketts 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a-cappella choir 2 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (chaplain 4); Speech Club 4 (treasurer), junior closs play; band 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Thespians play 4, Latin Club 2; Re-Echo (literary staff); basketball 1; quartette 3, 4 WILLIAM PERSELY Radio Club 1; F.F.A. 2; C.A.P. 4 SENH RUTH PHILLIPS 4-H 1; Social Games 1; G.A A 2. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4: mixed chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Re-Echo (subscrip- tion); F.N.A 4, A.T.C. 3. 4 STRAUDA PIERCE 4-H; Social Games 1; Y-Teens 3, 4 (vice-president); Re-Echo 4 (mounting staff), mixed chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; F N A. 4 ALICE SUE PITZER Girls' Sociol Etiquette 2, 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; library Club 3; Art Club 1. 2; Craft Club 3; Y-Teens BETTY LEE POLING Tri-Hi-Y 3; Social Etiquette 1; Library 2; F. N. A 4; mixed chorus LAURA E. POWELL National Honor Society 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 (presi dent 4, chaplain 3); Speech Club 3, 4 (president 3); Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Student Council 2; Girls' Athletic Association 4. Girls' Social Etiquette 1; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Prom court 3; a-coppello choir 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; junior class play BETTY PIFER Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Speech Club 3; Y-Teen 4; Social Etiquette 4; mixed chorus 2. 3; Social Games 1; Dancing Club 1 MARY ALENE POE Y-Teens 3, 4 president 4), Re-Echo 4 (mounting editor); National Honor So ciety 4; Art Club 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4 (secretary 4); F. N. A. 4 (secretary treasurer 4) closs secretary-treasurer 3; Speech Club 3; mixed chorus 1, 4; Dancing Club 2; office assistant 4 WILLIAM POLING Radio Club 1, 4; mixed chorus 4 HOWARD PRATT Hi-Y 3, 4; Library Club 2; Athletic Club 1; Radio Club 2. 4 MORTIMER PRUNTY Lettermen 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 2; football 1, 2. 3. 4; bos ketball 1, 2. 3 WILLIAM REED Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Athletic Club ); Thespians 3, 4; Social Games 2; junior class ploy; a-cappella choir 1, 2, 33 DAVIO ROGERS Social Gomes 1; Hi-Y_ 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (mounting staff); Art Club 3, 4 (president 4); junior class president; senior class president; Thespian play 4; prince, Junior-Senior Prom 3 JAMES ROOMSBURG Hi-Y 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; football 2; Radio Club 1; Athletic Club A, 1, 2; Ath letic Club B, 1, Speech Club 2 HELEN SARSFIELO Library Club 2, 3 (president); Social Games 1; Camera Club 3 (vice-presi dent); Social Etiquette 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; mixed chorus 1, 4; Dancing Club 2 GAIL SHARPS Library Club 1, 2; Com mercial Club 3, 4; Craft Club 4 GLENNIS STEVENS Student Council 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 3, 4 (secretary 4); Social Etiquette 1, 2; Social Games 1; mixed chorus 2; Re-Echo 4 (production staff I JOAN SUMMERS Y-Teens 3, 4; a-cappella choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Commer cial Club 3, 4; 4 H Club 1; Re-Echo 4 (production staff); office assistant 2; Social Games 1- A T. C. 3. 4 GERALD SHAFFERMAN Football 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (vice-president 3, treasurer 4); Re-Echo 4 (mounting staff); Student Council 1; lettermen Club 2, 3, 4 EILEEN SMITH 4 H 1; Social Games 1; G. A A. 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Art Club 4 secretory-treasurer); Speech Club 4; band 3, 4 (sponsor); mixed chorus 1, 2; office assistant 3; class basketball 1 MARY STEVENSKI Social Etiquette 1; F. H. A 2; mixed chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; a-cappella chor 2, 3, 4 Library Club 3 (secretory); Craft Club 4 (vice-president); F. N. A. 4; Social Games 1; Dancing Club 2 JANET SUITE Y-Teens 1, 3, 4; Comme--cial Club 3, 4; Library Club 2; Re-Echo 4 production staff); Thespian 3, 4; mixed chorus 3; office 4; junior play; Thespion play 34 DON TANSlll Athletic Club 1. 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 3; track 3. 4; Art Club 4 DRS GLADYS TEETS Social Games 1; Social Etiquette 1; Tri-Hi-Y 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; library Club 3 HAZEL TEETS Social Games 1; Social Etiquette 1; Library Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; mixed chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 EVELYN TRICKETT Social Games 1; Social Etiquette 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 3; Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; o-cappel-la choir 4 WARREN TURNER Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Lettermen Club 4; basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; frock 1, 2. 3, 4 PAUL WEAVER Athletic Club 1; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 (assistant secretary 3. secretary 4) MAYNELL THAYER Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. 4-H 1; Tap Club; Library Club 2; Speech Club 4; Latin Club 2; Thespian play 3 RICHARD TUCKER Lettermen Club 3, 4; football 2. 3, 4 track 2, 3. 4; Athletic Club 2; Ra dio Club 3; Hr Y Club 2. 3. 4; Speech Club 3 RICHARD TUROCZY Baseball 1; football 2, 3; track 3; F. F. A. 2, 3; basketball 2, 3 ROBERT WHITEHAIR 35 ALICE WILLIAMS Craft Club 2; Social Etiquette 3, 4 (secretary); Y-Teens 4 DELLA JEAN WILLIAMS Librory Club 2; Craft Club 2; Junior-Senior Y-Teens 3, 4; Speech Club 4 FRANCES WILLIAMS 4-H 1; Social Games 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2; a-cappella choir; mixed chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Commercial Club 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (production staff) BETTY WILSON Home Coming princess 3. 4; Latin Club 2; Craft Club 2; Library Club 2; Speech Club 2. 3 (secretary); So cial Etiquette 4 (vice-president); Tri-Hi-Y 4. Re-Echo 4 FREDA WOLFE Y-Teens 2; Social Etiquette 4; F. H. A. 4; mixed chorus 1; Library Club 3 DONNA WOODYARD 4-H 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Social Games 1; G A A 2, 3, 4 (treasurer); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; a-cappella choir 3, 4. A T C. 3. 4; Re-Echo 4 business); Student Council 1 SENIORS RUTH WILLIAMS F. T. A 3 (secretary); So cial Etiquette 1; Social Games 1; Latin Club 2; Y-Teens 2; mixed chorus 1; Library Club 2; Craft Club 4. office assistant 4; Re-Echo 4 (subscription staff , class treasurer 4 PATTY WOLFE Re-Echo (literary stoff) 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4. junior class play; band 1. 2, 3. 4; F. N. A. 4; Latin Club 2; Lib-ary Club 2; Tap Club 1; office assistant 4; Social Etiquette 1 MARY VIVIAN WOOD Social Etiqueite 1; Social Games 1; F. T. A. 3; Craft Club 4. F. H. A 4 JOE ZORIK Athletic Club 1; F F A 2, 3, 4 (secretary 3, vice president 2) 36 ctaAt UJilL amt JfL JboLMSLnJL We, the Class of 1953 of the Grafton High School of the City of Grafton, County of Taylor, and State of West Virginia, being of reasonably sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills by us heretofore: Edward Bartlett leaves his small stature to Earl Corrothers. Dallas Beck leaves Jane and his daily walks to the South Side after school. Nancy Bennett leaves her secret formula for that “Nights of Love perfume to Polly Orr. David Rogers wills Macbeth to Miss Batten. He enjoyed reading it. Virginia Paugh bequeaths her beautiful voice to anyone who can hit those high notes. Connie McCoy wills her dramatic ability to Polly Holloway. Paul Loar leaves with Glenna on his arm. Charles Ludwick leaves to join Jackie. Helen Curry wills her shyness to Bobo Andrews. Vonda Curry leaves and Earl Francher goes with her. Jim Manno leaves, still without a girl on his arm. (Too bad girls.) Susan Matsey leaves her cute sweaters to any girl who can wear them as well as she does. Bill Dempsey leaves the daily walk from economics class to shorthand. Laura Powell leaves the piano bench in the auditorium to Charlotte Stilwell. Bill Reed leaves his acting ability to anyone who likes to stay after school. Jack Byers generously leaves his sparkling wit and gay humor to Tony Veltri, but he takes his Ford with him. To her cute sister, Mary, Joyce McKinney gives her place in the band. Tom Ocelli wills his low bass voice to Bob Gooseman. (?) Sue Cart leaves her driving much to be desired. Bill Courtnev leaves his place in the trombone section to Bill Newman. Nancy Parkhill wills her athletic ability to Anita Shohan. Joy Cuppett, without a single reqret—well maybe a few—wills her position as the Re-Echo editor to some poor unsuspecting junior. Marie Lazar wills her friendly personality to those who could use it. Janice Linn wills her attention in salesmanship to the girl beside her. Joyce Kirkoatrick leaves for an Army camp. Billie Glover wills her quiet, likable person-ci'ity to Patsy Isner. Norma Haller leaves Chick , saying hands off. Elaine Hauser leaves her good nature to Sarah Popolardo. Betty Pifer leaves and hopes never to return again. Chick Shafferman leaves slowly, reluctant to be separated from Jean. Eileen Smith leaves without looking back. (She's afraid she will see something to keep her here.) Glennis Stevens leaves, taking her brain with her. (Says she may need it later.) Joan Summers leaves without a ring (She's out of style.) Janet Suite leaves her text books for cook books. Don Tansil leaves but takes all he owns with him. Maynell Thayer wills her dancing ability to anyone who can keep up with her. Evelyn Trickett leaves with A's in history. Richard Tucker wills his handsome features to Joe Richman. (He doesn't need them.) Frances Williams leaves on a stretcher. The shock was too great. Betty Wilson wills her beautiful long hair to Sue Coberly. Donna Woodyard leaves, a nervous wreck after being business manager of the Re-Echo. Jack Smallwood wills his small stature to Tom Bartlett. Virginia Hanleiter gives her many clothes to her sister, Billie. June Efaw leaves gratefully. Four years is enough. Terry McCue leaves his giggle to Raymond Pyles, with the hope that his nerves can stand it. James Haithcoat wills his artistic ability to some future Rembrant. Robert Grey leaves his jitterbugging ability to anyone with a loose sacroiliac. Jr. Hodges leaves and is glad of it. Ruth Crall bequeaths her chair in band to some unsuspecting underclassman. Mary Ann Jackson leaves to join Ronnie. Marjorie Henderson wills her position as head typist for the Re-Echo to anyone ambitious enough to take it. Virginia Hershman leaves the job of referee in gym class to someone more courageous. William Holt bequeaths his cute blondness to Bill Maloney. Pauline leaves her sister to carry on the Hamilton name. Mary Golden gives her quietness to Bobo Andrews. John Knight bequeaths his place on the basketball team to Don Hargett. Frank Knotts wills his popularity to Bob Jennings. (As if he needed it.) Mary Lou Morris bequeaths her sweet smile and caotivatinq charm to Mary Jane Curry. Charlotte Newlon wills her slumber parties to all underclassmen who like to stay uo all niqht. Strauda Pierce leaves with a sigh of relief. No more driving lessons. (Continued on page 56) 37 MOST POLITE RUTH WILLIAMS David Rogers VIRGINIA HANLFI TER FRANK KNOTTS MOST TAllNID LAURA POUELL bill courtney most JANET tom DRAMATIC SUITE OCFLLI MOST BUS!NESS LIKT DONNA WOO yARd PAUL LOAR MOST ATHLETIC CoNhrie M- coy MURRELL BOIUGER most L TO SUCCtLo VIRGINIA PA Cf jack Byers MOST M rtLL tCTCMt, jor cuPPtiT JACK SyfRS MOST ATTRACTIVE' CHARLOTTE r EWLON DICK TUCKER MOST UFRSAT! LE JO C Uppf T T LOWELL MASON MOST POPULAR MAPY ANN JACKSON JIM MlANNO OiUl OmbiJtwribu NAME—NICKNAME HOBBY Harold Calfee—Bud football Mary Cochran being pleasant Joyce McKinney—Moyce Bill Mary McVicker—Mac giggling Barbara Miller—Bobbie cooking Bernard Montgomery eluding girls Mary Lou Morris—Lou being polite Ida Myers shorthand Charlotte Newlon—Susie cadets Thomas Ocelli—Tom acting Virginia Paige—Kitti white Cadillac convertibles Nancy Parkhill—Parkie collecting diamonds Virginia Paugh—Shakey singing Ruth Phillips—Ruthless dreaming John Byers—Jack bigamizing Sue Ann Cart—Susie traveling Joyce Kirkpatrick—Kirk Chuck Shirley Costolo—Cos boys William Courtney—Bill music Edward Craft—Eddie violin Ruth Crall—Ruthie driving Paul Gerkin—Gerk making wisecracks Joyce Cuppett—Joy meeting people Helen Curry—Mac baseball Vonda Curry Earl George Decker girls William Dempsey—Bill Connie Fred Demoss—Freddie Libby Charles Drennen—Sketter Carol June Efaw—Junie jewelry Earl Francher whispering Cecilia Flaherty—Celia uniforms George Gallaher—Porge key making John Gank—Johnnie a short blend Robert Gawthrop—Bobby school Billie Glover Alvin Norma Haller—Hallie Chick Virginia Hanleiter—Punky Jimmy Marj. Henderson—Margie handsome boys Virginia Hsrshman—Toots funny jokes Doris Hildreth—Hildy Jimmy Mary Stevenski—Stinkv reading Joan Summers—Joanie shorthand Donald Tonsil—Don being tardy Gladys Teets working Hazel Teets writing letters M. Thayer—Twinkle Toes Dick Evelyn Trickett—Evie fixing her hair Richard Tucker—Dick Maynell Warren Turner track Richard Turoczy—Dick basketball Robert Whitehair—Bob writing on walls Alice Williams writing Ruth Williams books Millard Cochran—Mickey creating a disturbance Mary Golden movie magazines Pauline Hamilton—Polly being kind Elaine Hauser making friends M. A. Jackson—Annie Ronnie Helen Johnson—Holly making people happ’- AMBITION play football for the Los Angeles Rams be a chorus girl raise small Freys tester in a chewing gum factory change her name to Phillips become a tax collector .............................. succeed Emily Post take over Myers' Clinic become Head Mistress at Greenbriar be a second Barrymore Miss Career Girl of 1956 own a diamond necklace to become famous walk to the altar own General Motors teach driving have a lot of little (wood) Chucks own a pawn shop lead the world's largest symphony orchestra own a 10,000 acre cattle farm to be able to repair flat tires be an economics teacher large house with lots of men servant:—age 18 to 21 pitch ball for the Dodgers to manage her sister be a coach (girls, that is) settle down in Africa to replace Clark Gable own a 20,000 acre turkey farm weigh 200 pounds be where he can talk out loud to design new uniforms to make a special key to be six feet tall to graduate keep from blushing have little Chicks be an old maid be a G. H. S. coach to fly to Japan commercial artist live in New York be a stenographer to get away with it have much leisure time to be able to stop writing letters be another Eleanor Powell wear a wig laundry man to pole vault twelve feet to graduate a mural painter to be an author teach kindergarten to create a bigger disturbance ♦o be another Golden Girl Hedda Hopper II to make more friends to have lots of little Dots (sons) president's private secretary 40 Qua, (ImbiimnA, NAME—NICKNAME HOBBY Edith Keyser—Abbiegail studying William Holt—Bill stamps Carol Kimble—Button Charles John Knight—Moose cheerleaders Marie Lazar Bob James Manno—Jim dancing Frances Williams—Fran pa rties G. Shafferman—Chick turning red Janet Suite—Jan predicting the weather D. Woodyard—Dobbie yellow convertibles Strauda Pierce—Toots Pete Paul Weaver—Zip flying Frank Knotts—Frankie Linda Albert Kuhnes—Junior being business-like William Lambert—Bill new ideas Robert Gutherie—Bob fooling around Robert Grey—Bob dancing Betty Pifer—Pif dancing Alice Pitzer painting Mary Poe—Posy club activities William Poling—Bill getting locked out Laura Powell—Liz making A's Howard Pratt—Junie loafing Mortimer Prunty—Mort wrestling William Reed—Bill dramatics David Rogers—Dave girls James Roomsburg—Jim speeding Gail Sharps library work J. Smallwood—Half-pint hunting Eileen Smith—Smitty clothes Glennis Stevens studying Glenna Law—Ginny Paul Janice Linn—Jan keeping quiet Paul Loar—Big Dog breaking hearts Kenneth Lough—Kenny blondes Leonard Lucas farming Charles Ludwick—Charlie Jackie Susan Matsey—Susie music Lowell Mason—Skinny Nancy Ralph McCord—Cow baseball C. McCoy—Connie Bill Dortha McDaniel—Dot knitting Robert McDaniel—Bob talking Paul McDaniel sports Jean Williams day dreaming Betty Wilson arguing Patricia Wolfe—Patty flirting Mary Wood being shy Joseph Zoric—Joe getting up at 4 A. M. Paul Anderson—Andy cutting glass Edward Bartlett—Eddie playing basketball Dallas Beck—Squeaky music Nancy Bennett—Nan hunting dates Joseph Baiker—Joe sleeping M. Bolliger—Squirrely eating Carol Booth studying English Romavne Boshell saying little Ruth Bucklew—Ruthie talking Barbara Bunner-—Barb men AMBITION to keep from blushing be a second Errol Flynn be a mind reader .............. learn all the cheers to become a Beaver (s) change places with Tony Curtis teach dancing at Yale be a great lover have a lot of little Pill (sons) be a merchant marine to model bathing suits be a jet pilot own a Wood-yard .... be a train caller ..... inventor live in Carracas own a 100 suits ..... .......... live in Paris take Mrs. Yost's place to become a mascot at Annapolis become a locksmith teach Latin ................................ be a bachelor .................... marry a lady wrestler .......................... circus clown attend Vassar own a used car lot .................................. become a librarian .................................... be a pro athlete learn to keep her mouth shut teach at West Point to become a football coach teach in a deaf, mute institute become another Bluebeard be a peroxide salesman be a horse trader buy a farm for his Countryman to attend Yale own Parkhill's Paint Store own a flea circus head cheer-leader at Notre Dame to grow six inches college professor physical education teacher to replace Mr. McKinney be president of Wilson's Meat Company to set the world on fire and fiddle while it burns famous model to sleep until noon to own Anderson's Restaurant to replace Charles Atlas to replace Frank Parker on the Arthur Godfrey Show to wind eight day clocks be a night watchman own a Curry Chevrolet be a rich widow to be a model write advice for the lovelorn column to raise her own basketball team 41 QIoaa, (phoph zif. A quick look into the future by the aid of our mystic eye shows us what the seniors are doing in the year of 1963. Ralph McCord has worked hard to achieve success—he can cry like Johnny Roy. Murrell Bolliger is now a famous mystery story writer. His latest book is the Mystery of the Stolen Pigs. Glenna Law is in a hospital where she is recovering from her latest little case of loar-ingitis. Jim Manno worked hard and at last is head coach at G.H.S. James Haithcoat and Doris Hildreth are now famous artists. They paint the numbers on clocks. Shirley Cosfolo is licking price tags for McCrory's Five and Ten Cent Store. Charles Drennan is manufacturing tissue paper hinges for bank vaults. Charlotte Newlon is a band director of an all-man band. She's still leading them on. Bob Gawthrop is raising the world's largest and most juicy tomato crop in the world. He never was interested in women. Kate Paige worked in a cemetery till she fell in love with a ghost. We're hunting them. We think they're haunting for us. Virginia Paugh is now on TV—slipped into Lily Pons' place. Jim Roomsburg married the daughter of a glue manufacturer. He seems to be stuck with her. Ruth Crall became a super-saleswoman for the Sanitary Kiss Company. The famous designer of ties is Bill Dempsey. Neck ties, that is. Juanita Johnson was an undecided brunette until she became a decided blonde. Virginia Hanleiter and Norma Haller are in Hawaii, modeling grass shirts. Frank Knotts is now a fireman. But he found out too late that water won't quench the fire of love. John Gank and Sue Cart have now taken the place of Les Paul and Mary Ford. Their latest record is the Bye Bye Blues. It's a smash hit. Paul Loar is posing for Chlorophyll Shampoo ads. He's the Boy with the Green Hair. Bill Reed is now a rising actor. He is John's Other Wife's Third Cousin. George Gallaher fell into a lens grinding machine and made a spectacle of himself. Mary Ann Jackson gets a ring everyday. She's a telephone operator. Lowell Mason hasn't shaved for twenty-five years. Now the kids think he's really Santa Claus. Carol Booth is now a famous bubble dancer. Her equipment is a box of Duz and two cups of water. David Rogers is a big hit on his cattle farm. He can really sling the bull. Barbara Kurkendol Shahan is a banker in a bakery—she takes care of all the dough. Strauda Pierce became famous as the only person who didn't have to fill out her form on March 15. Joe Baiker is experimenting to make ivory soap 100% pure instead of 99 44 100. Helen Johnson and Janice Linn are private secretaries to Van Johnson. It must be nice work. Dick Tucker has taken up tap dancing. It seems it was the only way he could change his name to Thayer. John Knight has finally got a job working in Murphy's Store. Joyce McKinney is a famous cook. Her favorite recipe is one where she combines popcorn and pancake batter to make selfturning pancakes. Jim Davis is now a state cop. He wondered what the other side of the law was like. Dick Turoczy ran off with the master key and the F. B. I. hasn't found him yet. Joy Cuppett is a taxi cab driver. Mary Lou Morris and Susan Matsey own the world's largest soda fountain. You buy a coke and a kiss for a nickel. Warren Turner is making a new kind of soap called LUMPO. It doesn't lather; it doesn't bubble; it doesn't clean. It's just good company in the tub. Liz Powell married a preacher and lived happily ever offer. Fred DeMoss is now a famous star. Paul Anderson is a partner in the firm of Smith, Smith, and Hush. He's Hush—the silent partner. Nancy Bennett had divorced five men. She now states, Four out of every five men prefer Camels. Edward Bartlett has become the president of the Coca-Cola Company. The models for his ads are Mary Alice Cochran and June Efaw. Bill Courtney couldn't find a girl to suit him, so he took his trombone and retired to a hermit's life. Listens to his echo. Betty Pifer and Barbara Miller and Edith Keyser are out of this world. They manufacture dynamite. Bill Poling got lost on the desert. He had to walk a mile for a mild, mild Camel. Joan Summers has taken Helena Rubenstein's place. She used some vanishing cream on Alice and Jean Williams and we haven't seen them since. The new Mr. America is Kenny Lough. Of course, everyone knows who his Mrs. America is. Don Tansill went to Weston because he could imitate Abraham Lincoln so well. He wasn't satisfied though. He hasn't been assassinated yet. Janet Suite is working for the vacuum cleaner company. She gets all the dirt that way. The first woman president is Dorothy McDaniel. Pauline Hamilton is speaker of the house. Members of the cabinet: Elaine Hauser, Junior Kuhnes, and Charles Ludwick. Mary McVicker is now a coffee maker in a restaurant. Ruth Bucklew loved dark men so she left for Africa. Carol Kimble is advertising manager for Swift Packing Co. Ruth Williams and Alice Sue Pitzer were wild about Ike , so they left for Washington. Romayne Boshell has a job in a match factory. She strikes them all to see if they work before they're sold. Bill Holt is now a dentist. He says, Be true to your teeth or they'll be false to you. Glennis Steven, Evelyn Trickett, and Donna Woodyard all hove iobs in the basement of a department store. Our versatile tenor, Tom O'celli, went from lead to worse and now is crooning at Sing Sing. George Decker and Paul McDaniel joined the Navy to see the world. But all they see is the decks they have to swab. Jack Byers studied trigonometry and physics so much he lost his mind. He spends his days counting his fingers to see if he's lost any toes. Vonda Curry and Earl Foncher disappeared from the scene. They took a drink of ammonia and spirited away. Gladys and Hazel Teets own a beauty parlor. Barbara Bunner invented a yeast guaranteed to raise anything from window blinds to children. Mary Wood married an electrician and died of shock. Mary Poe still takes care of her one and only. Betty Wilson joined the Waves and is now happily married to an Air Force man. Joyce Kirkpatrick is paper hanger for Stickum Paper Co. Helen Curry and Gail Sharps were making rubber baby buggy bumpers, but went crazy because they couldn't say it. Virginia Hershman sticks the what-ja-ma-cal-its on the thing-a-ma-jigs in the Doodle Bug factory. Patty Wolfe is selling geraniums to orphan children. Margie Henderson ond Connie McCoy have written a new shorthand book so future students won't have to work so hard. Terry McCue and Jack Smallwood are midgets in a circus. Edward Craft crossed a white cow with a red one and got a pink one. Bob Grey and Harold Calfee didn't like the name of Grafton so they moved to Rotterdam. Dorothy Rutan and Mary Golden are skin specialists. Eileen Smith now owns the Monos Theater. Billie Ann Glover poses for ads that call for fiery red hair. Dallas Beck made a clarinet; can't figure how to play it. Bill Lambert and Bob McDaniel own a tire shop. Paul Gerkins is now a economics teacher. Robert Whitehair and Bernard Montgomery were men of mystery to us all—and they still are. Joe Zorick and Leonard Lucas were so valuable to F.F.A. they wouldn't leave—look for them in the Vo-ag building. Mortimer Prunty is an undertaker. Janice Linn and Helen Sarsfield got married. Chick ShafFerman is playing pro football for Chicago Cubs. Marie Lazar moved to the dam; raises lots of beavers. Freda Wolfe is a tall woman in a circus. She grew 3 inches. Ruth Phillips is in a business manufacturing see-saws. Maynell Thayer is dancing teacher in a bean factory. 42 CL ASSES QjunioAA. $unioA. ClaM Of$ksM. President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Jack Mays Charleen Evans Yvonne Summers ddvi OAA. Mildred Bord, Chairman Festus Waggoner Virginia Ridenour Mildred Cleavenger Mildred Haddox QunioA. QIoaa. Can it be that we're really juniors? This has been a frequently repeated question among the Junior Class of 1953. This question serves to reveal the fact that our class has been so busy with its school work and extra-curricular activities that the years have slipped by unnoticed. We entered the halls of Grafton High for the first time with faltering steps and eager hearts and minds, however, we were soon completely initiated into the routine of the high school. Serving as our officials that year were James Robinson, president; Jack Mays, vice-president; Annabelle Harr, secretary-treasurer. When we returned as sophomores we elected for our class officers: Jack Mays, president; Sue Coberly, vice-president; Bill Maloney, secretary; Polly Holloway, treasurer. Finally we are upper-classmen and we have a class to be proud of. Serving as officers are Jack Mays, president; Charleen Evans, vice-president; Yvonne Summers, secretary-treasurer. We did very well in our magazine campaign by exceeding any previous record of other classes. We are extremely pleased to have several outstanding members of our class playing on the first undefeated football team in the history of Grafton High. There were Jack Mays, Bob Jennings, Bill Maloney, Frank Hauser, and Homer Heaton. We have some dramatic ability which we are looking forward to displaying in our junior class play. We're now concentrating on being a successful class and we're certain that we shall be. 4 QunwhA. Paul Anderson Athena Andrews David Bartlett Shirley Bartlett Thomas Bartlett Nancy Bays Regina Bonner Billie Bott Jonet Sue Boylen Mary Ellen Carpenter William Clayton Roberta Coberly Sue Coberly Ronnie Conner Carolyn Costolo Earl Corrofhers Jack Current luella Curry Mary Jane Curry James Davis Rosemory Delaney Koy Duff Chorleen Evans Mory Ford Joan Goff Robert Goosmon Carolyn Grow Geraldine Gull Shirley Harman Annabelle Harr Stanley Haussr Eileen Hawkins Homer Heo'on Kcheine Hebb Jonet Henderson Immanuel Hines 45 QjunioAAu Addic Holliday Pauline Holloway Adrianne Jenkins Robert Jennings Deloris Keller Margaret Kraft Barbara Kurkendol Rose Lander John Lannon Evelyn Lake Ward Laulis Joe Law Suzanna Lawson Anne Lawson Roberta Lockard Charles Linn Sylvia Logan Charles Ludwick Donnie Luzodder William Maloney Donald Matthews Jack Mays Susie McCracken Mary McDonald Fredda McWilliams Paul Milinovich Richard Moats Catherine Moats Mary Mollohan Deloris Moore Jo Ann Morris Shirley Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Jane Nestor John Newman Jeon Parker Jane Parkhill Bernice Phillips Evelyn Pirone Pansy Poling Ronnie Poling Russell Poling 46 QunwAA, Pauline Prat! Marlene Proudfoot Charles Prunty Sue Randall James Reed Mary Ann Reese John Riffle Rosemary Rinko Jacqueline Robinson James Robinson Terry Sansbury Patricia Satterfield James Scranage Lonnie Sharps Yvonne Shoffer Ray Shaw Curtis Shroyer Evelyn Shroyer Janice Sigel Charlene Simmons Thomas Stemple Chorlotte Stilwell Yvonne Summers Virginia Swick Travis Swiger Garth Tucker Gertrude Tucker Carl Varner Barbara Wagoner Donna Watkins Ruby Watkins Leo Weaver Leroy Weaver Barbara Westfall Charlotte Williams Codetta Williams Ellis Wilson Wanda Wilson Roberta Withers Mary Woodford Robert Woodyard Macel Zinn 47 SophonwAQA, OffiaiAA, President Joe Richmond Vice-president Mary Alice Hawkins Secretary-treasurer Leo Stevens £loAA. As freshmen we were about the greenest ever to enter Grafton High. After learning where our classrooms, the gymnasium, and the cafeteria were, we felt more familiar with our new surroundings. We soon elected our class officials: president, Carol Bartlett; vice-president, Mary McKinney; secretary-treasurer, Patty Moyer. Now we're sophomores and we're proud of our promising athletes who came through with flying colors this year. Two of our classmates, Joe Richman and Bob Mollahan, were a definite part of the victorious Bearcat team. Many members of our class participated in the band and a-cappella choir. Our officers were president, Joe Richman; vice-president, Mary Alice Hawkins; secretary-treasurer, John Stevenson. MISS JERAN'S HOMEROOM Firs! Row: Charles Collins, Joan Childers, Donna Cooper, Betty Austin, Peggy Bartlett, Roselean Boyles, Nancy Craft, Nancy Bolyard, Charlotte Cochran, Barbara Bartlett, Teddy Clelland. Second Row: Miss Jeran, Lowell Boyce, Sandra Courtney, Marguerite Baugh, Betty Baugh, Barbara Burdett, Joyce Bunner, Carol Bartlett, Jerry Cline, Hayward Cooper. Third Row: Donald Criss, Joe Colebank, Paul Bradley, Donald Bennett, Russell Boice, David Boylen, Jack Beavers, Jim Baiker. MISS HICKMAN'S HOMEROOM First Row: Morelia Gerkins, Nancy Flanagan, Eva Crop, Beverly Sue Cutright, Hilda Farance, Genevieve Curry, Bonny Gawth-rop. Second Row: Miss Hickman, Georgia Gelhousen, Kathleen Frantz, Janice Ellers, Dolly Fast, Patty Gough, Nancy Devers, Carol Ann Ewers, Betty Glaspell. Third Row: John Fawcett, Charles Foley, Glenn Goodwin, Edward Dillon, Calvin Freeze, Harold Gillespie, Jack Freeze. 48 MR SPADAFORE'S HOMEROOM First Row: Judith Lodge, Jo Ann Lambert, Ruth Lipscomb, Barbara Hamilton, Nancy Johnson, Josephine Hulderman, Ruth Holt, Virginia Lough, Mary Lodge. Second Row: Donald Knotts, Junior Hanning, Cora May Knight, Carol Hedrick, Annette Kunst, Mory Alice Hawkins, Nellie Hebb, Rosemary Johns, Jimmy Jacobs, Darrel Heavner, Mr. Spadafore. Third Row: Richard Hathaway, Nick Idoni, James Gray, Gary Knotts, Jim Henderson, Frank Graham, Gordon Kent, Arthur Jackson. MR YOHO'S HOMEROOM Firs! Row: Rosemary Lucas, Linda McDonald, Delores Morgan, Carolyn McQuaid, Mildred Mosser, Patty Moyer, Sue Moore, Joan McDaniel, Naomi Farley. Second Row: Mr. Yoho, Charles Lucas, Shirley McDaniel, Connie McCracken, Mary Moore, Linda Menear, Mary McKinney, Elaine Maxwell, Rosalie Maxwell, Nancy Matsey, Bill Mason. Third Row: Dickie Morgan, Charles McEldowney, Guy McDaniel, David McDaniel, Robert McCue, Lewis McDaniel, Tom McCue, J. Paul Murphy, Bob Mollohan. MISS COLE'S HOMEROOM First Row: Ethel Persley, Lois Sandsbury, Arlene Rosier, Ruby Robinson, Johetta Ser-gent, Mildred Nestor, Linda Preston, Helen Reed, Sara Poppolardo, Mary Prichard. Second Row: Miss Cole, Scott Riddle, Joe Richmond, Ruby Roach, Diane Poe, Polly Orr, Anita Shahan, Vada Riffle, Donald Shaw, Edwin Skaggs, Fred Poling. Third Row: Fred Rinker, Troy Phillips, Thomas Nye, Robert Reed, Sam-mie Shriver, Ronald Nicodemus, Michael Sors-field, Danny Sisler, Donald Pratt. MISS COOK'S HOMEROOM First Row: Richard Tighe, Doris Trader. Barbara Weaver, Juanita Whitehair, Lovellia Whitescarver, Velma Varner, Thelma Varner, Wanda Wilson, Charlotte Wagner, Wilma Summers, John Taylor. Second Row: Miss Cook, William Williamson, Ruth Whiteha'r, Barbara Wright, Janet Tucker, Dottie Weaver, Dorothea Weaver, Barbara Towles, Hazel Trickett, Tony Veltri, James Stockett, Dorman Williams, Sonny Waggoner. Third Row: Earnest Upole, Leo Stevens, Edward Tucker, Tommy Withers, Clyde Springs, Donald Strawser, John Stephenson, James Williamson, Joe Skidmore. 49 J'AcAkmsrL OjtfiaLhA. President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Jane Evans Billie Hanleiter Mona Hawkins J' i Ahmarv QIoaa, This year our class has proved one outstanding fact: Freshmen aren't as green as they used to be. After entering these hallowed halls of Grafton High we got off on the right foot by electing Jane Evans, president; Billie Hanleiter, vice- president; Mona Hawkins, secretary-treasurer. We took care of further business by electing our student council representatives and Homecoming princesses. We have an extremely promising class. MISS CATHER'S HOMEROOM First Row: Edward Austin, Michael Armstrong, Karen Clelland, Virginia Baugh, Joan Bennett, Alma Cozad, Dorotho Childers, Linda Brown, Helen Bolyard, Melvin Currey, Leo Craft. Second Row: Sharon Poling, Beulah Boyles, Lee Ellen Bolliger, Patty Bailey, Vanessa Cono-woy, Helen Bolyard, Mary Blue, Helen Collins, Eileen Brown, Patty Collier, Nino Cos-tolo. Third Row: Miss Cather, Joe Clingan, Charles Austin, Richard Boylen, Ronnie Carter, Bobby Bolyard, Charles Cochran, Richard Cop-lin, Charles Curry. MRS YOST'S HOMEROOM First Row: Blaine Haddox, James Helms, Barbara Frye, Sheila Currey, Mary Hines, Martha Haller, Ellen Haller, Fredda Haithcoat, Billie Hanleiter, Jean Hinkins, Patsy Isner, Mary Duckworth, James Garner, Charles Currey. Second Row: Mrs. Yost, Edna Jackson, Shirley Currey, Grace Digman, Lila Dillon, Nancy Henderson, Thelma Delauder, Cleota Gaw throp, Macel Dillon, Loretta DeMoss, Ann Gamsjager, Jane Evans, Betty Frank. Third Row: Mona Hawkins, Harold Guthrie, Charles Dickey, Paul Glass, Raymond Hyson, Hugh DeMoss, Donald Hargett, David Jacobs, Nathan Evans. 50 MR CATHER'S HOMEROOM Firtt Row: Robert Jones. Gene McDaniel, Dora Knotts, Cothrine Leggett, Donna Jones, Shar-ion Keller, Barbara McCracken, Nancy McDaniel, Frances McDaniel, Ethel Markly, Lorretta Marks, Evelyn Knotts, Ronald Kirby, Sidney Lantz. Second Row: Russell McDaniel, Edward Leggett, Richard Knotts, Robert Maloney, Larry Kisner, Loretta Lawler, Elizabeth Linn, Rosalie Losh, Sara Kite, Jack Klepfel, John Linn, Donald Kitzmiller, Gary Kirby. Third Row: Mr. Cather, Charles Lantz, Charles Kenner, Larry Martin, Haymond Luzadder, John Jenkins, Jackie Johnson, Howard Kuhnes, Dewey Martin, Sammy lockard, Thomas Lanham. MR DEFENBAUGH'S HOMEROOM First Row: James McGahan, Patty Moore, Loretta Peters, Rosa Peters, Betty Paige, Phyllis Moore, Annabelle Pitzer, Mary Nuzum, Velma Mitchell, Louise Mitchell, Linda McKeen, Herbert Moore. Second Row: Mrs. Brown, Gary Newlon, Howard Moran, Owen Phillips, Donald Pyles, Linda Moore, Janice Reed, Jack McDougal, Bill Murray, Elenn Pierce, Sylvester Parsons. Third Row: Robert McWilliams, Bernard Nestor, Eugene Reed, Raymond Pyles, David Mumaw, Arthur Patton, Richard Norris, John Orr,_____________________________ I MRS. EVANS' HOMEROOM First Row: Wanda Shingleton, Kathryn Swisher, Ruth Sigley, Beverly Sinsel, Barbara Samp-sonn, Dolene Stevens, Phyllis Tocy, Mary Sharp, Helen Smith. Second Row: Mrs. Evans, Carl Stevenski, Pauline Sipe, Ruth Reneman, Joan Steadman, Ada Rutherford, Patty Rogers, Edward Sinsel, Robert Rosier, John Shields. Third Row: James Ray, Francis Satterfield, Donald Ray, Ronald Roush, Theodore Sandsbury, Lyle Steodman, William Sapp, Robert Smith, James Sheets, Robert L. Smith, I MRS WITHER S HOMEROOM First Row: Bernard Nestor, Laura White, Noncy Wolfe, Betty Wolfe, Betty Worley, Ruby Yeager, Janice Woodyard, Wilma Weaver, Veda Whitehair, Betty Weaver, Delores Tate, James Weaver. Seccnd Row: Mrs. Withers, Jomes Wright, Claude Walk, Charles Wolfe, Treva Weover, Barbara Weaver, Vivian Wickham, Janet Withers, Fred Wolfe, Erston Weover, Paul Taylor, Richard Walls. Third Row: Roy Watkins, Alva Thorn, William Wilond, Virgil Tacy, Eugene Thorn, James Ward, Alston Tucker, Clifford Utt, James Weaver. Snafi u CbwuncL SchooL The Bearcat Pittsburgh Yearbook Clinic The Trophy Case Cheerleaders State Champs' Stadium Kings of Rhythm Art Show The High Steppers 52 (jJJw'a (i)ho Well, now that Lowell Mason is graduating, Mr. Clayton can put away the tardy admits. Seriously, Lowell is a good all-around student. He has done an especially good job at the drums in the band. Doris Hildreth and Jim Haithcoat are two art pupils who deserve a lot of credit for all the posters and decorations which they made for various occasions. The senior members of the State Championship Football Team justly deserve this honorable mention. They are Bill Dempsey, Harold Calfee, Murrell Bolliger, Frank Knotts, Jim Manno, Paul Loar, Kenny Lough, Ralph McCord, Mort Prunty, and Dick Tucker. Maynell Thayer will long be remembered for the colorful dance routines she performed. She is a member of Tri-Hi-Y and Speech Club. The four senior band sponsors have added much to the appearance of our band. They are Joyce McKinney, Joyce Kirkpatrick, Eileen Smith, and Shirley Costolo. This year Grafton High was well represented at the All State Chorus which was held at Charleston. Those attending were Virginia Paugh, Virginia Paige, Lowell Mason and Dallas Beck. Joy Cuppett is one of our outstanding students. She is well known for her sparkling personality and high scholastic standing. She did a superb job as editor of the Re-Echo. David Rogers is the fellow who, for the past two years, has done such an outstanding job as our class president. He is a member of the Hi-Y and Art Club. Laura Powell is the young lady who pounded the 88 keys of the piano in assembly for the past four years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-Hi-Y. Mary Ann Jackson, Janet Suite, Connie McCoy, Bill Reed, Tom Ocelli, and John Gank are a few of the dramatic students who learned their lessons well. The six of them are Thespians. Many girls around G. H. S. have nice personalities, but they're too numerous too mention. However a few of them are Mary Lou Morris, Nancy Parkhill, Charlotte Newlon, Patty Wolfe, and Susan Matsey. Who is it that always gets so much accomplished without any fuss? It's Mary Poe, of course. Mary is always busy with her many activities. She is a member of the Future Nurses, the Art Club, and Y-Teens. Musically speaking. Bill Courtney has earned himself a reputation. He really sends 'em with that trombone of his, especially when he plays Tenderly. Such originality! Whom am I referring to? Why, Jack Byers, of course. The flights of imagination that he takes us on, through the themes he writes for English, always prove a treat. Speaking of blondes! Have you noticed Glenna Law and Barbara Bunner? Many students are always getting their names mixed since they're so much alike. A few of the girls who worked so hard for the Commercial Club are Helen Johnson, Pauline Hamilton, and Virginia Hanleiter. Who doesn't notice those short crew cuts? Boys who sport them are Paul Loar, Paul McDaniel, and Johnny Knight. The girl with the Ipana smile is Donna Woodyard. She was business manager of the Re-Echo and a member of the A. T. C. 53 Jack Byers Evelyn Trickett Laura Powell Patricia Wolfe Mary Poe Joan Summers Donna Woodyard Shirley Costolo Ruth Williams PaulLoar Third is Jock Byers. With a friendly smile and a cheerful greeting, he has won many friends. Jack is not only a good student, but is managing editor of the Re-Echo, president of the Student Council, manager of the stage crew, prince of the Junior-Senior Prom, secretary of the Thespians, sergeant at arms of the Hi-Y, o member of the National Honor Society, Boys' State, Quill and Scroll, and the cast of the junior and senior class plays. Laura Powell has come out fourth scholastically. In addition to her fine record, Laura has been active in many organizations within the high school. She has served os president of the Tri-Hi-Y, treasurer of the Quill and Scroll, princess of the Junior-Senior Prom, ond a member of the Notional Honor Society, Speech Club, G.A.A., band, a cappella choir, literary staff of the Re-Echo, and the cast of the junior and senior class plays. Fifth among the top-ranking students is Mary Poe. She is a quiet, deserving girl and has proved her efficient manner by being president of the Y-Teens, mounting editor of the Re-Echo, secretary of the Student Council, secretary-treasurer of the F. N. A., a member of the National Honor Society, mixed chorus, and the Quill and Scroll. In sixth place is Donna Woodyard whose ability, along with her enthusiasm, has gained her this honor. With a winning smile ond a willing manner she has been business manager of the Re-Echo, treasurer of the G.A.A., a member of the Tri-Hi-Y, A. T. C., mixed chorus, a cappella choir, and the Quill and Scroll. Quietly but determinedly, Ruth Williams has slipped up on us to take seventh place scholastically. Ruth has a thoughtful but friendly personality that has endeared her to all students. She has been active as treasurer of the senior class, office assistant, a member of the Craft Club and subscription staff of the Re-Echo. By being eighth among the high-ranking students, Evelyn Trickett has disclosed her acdaemic ability. Her activities include membership in the Tri-Hi-Y, a cappella choir, and on the literary staff of the Re-Echo. Ranking ninth is Patty Wolfe. Her ability and willingness to do things have made her an outstanding student. Patty has participated in the band, F. N. A., junior and senior class plays, end has been a member of the literary staff of the Re-Echo, Tri-Hi-Y, and the Quill ond Scroll. Deserving much credit is Joan Summers, who is tenth among the honor students. Joan, who is far from lazy, has proved this by being active in the Y-Teens, a cappella choir, mixed chorus. Commercial Club, A. T. C., and the production staff of the Re-Echo. Ranking eleventh is Shirley Costolo. She has not only contributed much to the success of her class but has been a band sponsor, a member of the G.A.A., Y-Teens, National Thespians, Speech Club, a member of the cast of the Thespian and junior and senior class plays, and was on the advertising staff of the Re-Echo. Paul Loar ranks twelfth in his class. Paul is bringing to a conclusion a very successful high school career, during which he has been president of the Hi-Y ond National Honor Society, vice-president of the Student Council, prince of the Junior-Senior Prom, a member of the Lettermen Club and literory staff of the Re-Echo. 54 Stud nJtA. GLENNIS STEVENS Valedictorian JOYCE CUPPETT Salutotorian Glennis Stevens certainly has proved her ability by being valedictorian of our senior class. After four long years of hard work, she has attained this coveted honor. Her quiet personality and manner have won her much respect among all students. Besides her fine scholastic record, she has found time to be active in the Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y, secretary of the Commercial Club, and a member of the production staff of the Re-Echo. Joyce Cuppett has rightfully won the honor of salutotorian of our class. Her pleasing personality has won her many friends among the student body and teachers. Joy has worked hard and is deserving of the title. She has been editor of the Re-Echo, president of the G. A. A. and Tri-County Student Council Association, vice-president of the F. N. A., princess of the Junior-Senior Prom, a member of the Quill and Scroll, o cappella choir. Girls' State, Student Council, and the cast of the senior class play. 55 Jjz L OJilL and JqaIomsmL (Continued from page 37) Paul Gerkin wills his nickname to anyone who will have it. Charles Drennen leaves his bashfulness to Ronnie Nicodemus. Cecilia Flaherty leaves, hoping they haven't made a mistake. George Gallaher leaves his height to Ward Laulis. Murrell Bolliger wills his fickleness, which was willed to him, to Bob Mollohan. Carol Booth wills her quietness to Libby Murray. Ruth Bucklew wills her shorthand to anyone with enough nerve to take it. Joe Baiker wills his high grades in physics to any would-be scientist. Romayne Boshell leaves her seat in English IV to anyone willing to work. Mary Boyer wills her friendly ways to Kay Duff. Edward Craft wills the F. F. A. to John Lannan. James Davis leaves Annabelle to the mercy of G. H. S. wolves. Fred Demoss leaves regretfully. Libby is a junior. Shirley Costolo wills her jokes to Adrienne Jenkins. Harold Calfee wills his athletic ability to Teddy Clelland. Barbara Bunner leaves to add another ring to her diamond. Millard Cochran leaves his gum chewing to anyone whose grades can stand the cut. Paul Anderson leaves his electrical ability to anyone who'll get a charge out of it. Lowell Mason leaves his position on the arbitration committee to Glen Goodwin. Patty Wolfe leaves her clever writing ability to future writers of the Re-Echo. John Gank leaves his musical ability to Johnny Fawcett. Helen Johnson leaves her vibrant personality to Marlene Proudfoot. Edith Keyser leaves a string of broken hearts. Carol Kimble wills her becoming height to Carolyn Grow. Leonard Lucas wills his sense of humor to Ellis Wilson. Junior Kuhnes leaves as unobtrusively as he came. Bill Lambert wills his maos in world history to Gary Newlon. Ralph McCord wills his handsome beard to anyone capable of growing one like it. Jim Roomsburg wills his tickets for speeding to Bill Newman. Mary Poe leaves her many activities to Roberta Lockard. Mary Stevenski bequeaths her speed in typing to Jo Ann Morris. Ruth Phillips wills her sweet smile to Judy Lodge. Alice Pitzer leaves Annabelle to carry on the name of a famous family. Bill Poling leaves and takes his dark handsomeness with him. Mort Prunty leaves a big hole in next year's football team. Gail Sharps leaves, looking forward to the future. Hazel and Gladys Teets leave their athletic ability to Polly Pratt. Richard Turoczy wills his ability for making Mr. Clayton believe his fantastic tales to unlucky skippers. Mary Wood wills her quiet beauty to Patty Moyer. Dorothy McDaniel leaves to join Jiggs. Bob McDaniel leaves his ability to teach cars how to swim to Ward Laulis. Mary McVicker leaves her dark good looks to Billie Bott. Barbara Miller leaves as quietly as she spent her four years here. Bernard Montgomery leaves gratefully but with happy memories. Ida Myers wills her mysterious air to Nancy Craft. Paul Weaver wills his industrious attitude to the English IV students of next year. Warren Turner leaves, taking Shirley with him. Ruth Williams wills her good grades to Sue Coberly. Jean and Alice Williams leave room for two more sisters. Joe Zoric bequeaths his ability for raising cattle to Joe Law. Robert Gawthrop wills his red hair to John Roush. Oscar Farance leaves chemistry class behind, along with Mr. Faulkner's corny jokes. Kenny Lough wills his muscular build to Howard Moran. Glenna Law leaves her position on the advertising staff to anyone that is industrious. Juanita Johnson just leaves without a backward glance. Helen Sarsfield and Freda Wolfe leave their classes for the prospect of matrimony. Genevieve Mosser wills her winning smile to anyone needing it. Lynn Moore and Howard Pratt left in such a hurry that they forgot to make a will. William Persley leaves economics with a sigh, (of relief, I mean.) Dorothy Rutan leaves four hard years of wo'k behind. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands to this our last will and testament at Grafton High School, Grafton, West Virginia, this 29th Day of May, A. D. 1953. The Class of 1953, Signed in our presence Sherman Haselden, Ruth Batten 56 Jhinqju (jJ ’IL fcl Ellen Jane's “May I have your attention, please? Friday night football games with those romantic dances afterwards Mr. Yoho's Friday quizzes That darned tardy bell Mr. Haselden's fatherly talks Mr. McKinney's Whatnots The temptation to ring the fire alarm Those daily naps in study hall Mr. Culp's surprise assemblies Seeing each other between classes at our lockers Mrs. Cleavenger's pop quizzes The pangs of hunger during third period Dancing cheek to cheek at noon hour to scratchy records V r. Faulkner's jokes and cold dogs The underclassmen and their problems Doing a little bit of make-up work That feeling of suspense on report card day Mr. Waggoner's quiet, contented manner Mrs. Wither's interesting love affairs Strolls through the halls between classes The guilty feeling of not preparing homework The nerve-racking Wl games Waiting for the 4:00 bell to ring All our kind and patient teachers Miss Batten's pep talks Day-dreaming in Latin class Using the steps without being caught The experiments in chemistry and physics classes Each other—the class of 53 QjuaL QmaquvL G. H. S. with no lovers and no broken hearts Everyone making straight A's School with no lessons Bill Courtney playing a piccolo Cleaning our lockers everyday Skinny Mason with Betty Grable tatooed on his chest Jim Manno with a build like Jeff Chandler No football and basketball games G. H. S. without its Dirty Dozen Senior English without acting out Macbeth The Junior-Senior Prom with a juke box Janet Suite without an engagement ring The cooks using a cookbook Barb Bunner without troubles Joy Cuppett without her jolly smile Having girls' gym class to Mr. Kelly Marie Lazar with no friends Those meetings without cheerleaders Jackie Byers with a car that will start Free coke in the fountains Speedy without Dabney Zip Weaver and Mr. Clayton in a race against time Not listening to Turntable Terrace Kenny Lough without his muscles G. H. S. without us—the class of 53 57 CakndcVL SEPTEMBER 3 School again! 5 Our first game. Final score: Grafton 19 and lumberport 0. 12 Another win. Grafton 26, Belington 0. 18 Beat W. I. A peppy thuse at the B. O. station. 19 We did! Grafton 19, W. I. 6. 22 An assembly of music by talented students. 24 Rev. Forrest Reynolds speaks to us in assembly. 26 Once more a win! Grafton 18 and Bridgeport 0. 30 The a cappella choir sings at the Baptist church. OCTOBER 2 Forest Festival at Elkins. A vacationl 3 The Bearcats do it again. Grafton 14, Buckhannon 12. Close! 6 Smile! Senior pictures are taken. 9 The band takes part in the Buckwheat Festival at King-wood. 10 Our second homecoming. Once more it rains, but we plow through the mud to win. Grafton 19, Weston 0. The queen was crowned and everyone danced in the G. H. S. gym. 17 Can this lost? Grafton 25, East Fairmont 7. 20 Report cards. 22 DeCosta and Ferrari present a musical program in assembly. 24 Yea Team! Undefeated Grafton meets undefeated Morgantown. The outcome? We 13, they 0. 27 North Central District Student Council meeting at Roosevelt Wilson High School. 28 F. H. A. initiaiton. 31 The Big Ten championship! Grafton 27, Shinnston 7. NOVEMBER 4 Election Day 5 The yearbook campaign begins. 7 Grafton completes on undefeated season by whipping Philippi, 19 to 13. We ore proud!!! 9 Formal F. H. A. initiation. 11 Armistice Day 12 An assembly of school talent. 14 The Thespians present The Little Minister . It's a success! 17 State Student Council convention at Jackson's Mill. Grafton is ably represented. 18 Teachers' meeting. School is dismissed at 2:00 P. M. 22 This is it! The State Championship is determined at Parkersburg in a thrilling game between the Grafton High Bearcats and Big Creek of War. G. H. S. emerges victorious! The score, 6 to 0. Oh happy, happy day! 24 It's Bearcat Day in Grafton. We celebrate wildly. There's a special assembly and a big parade. 25 Mr. America visits us in assembly. Look at those muscles! 26 The Tri-Hi-Y Can Dance is fun for all. 27-28 Thanksgiving vacation. 28 The Y. M. C. A. youth center opens. It's wonderful! DECEMBER 1 Report Cards 5 Football Mothers banquet 10 Commercial Club Christmas party 15 Future Nurses Christmas party 16 Band concert. The Christmas story in music. 16 Jack Rank portrayed Macbeth in assembly. Something new! 17 Our first basketball game of the season. G.H.S. 39, Alumni 58. 19 The juniors sponsor their annual Christmas dance. 23 We start off with a bang. Grafton 42, Philippi 36. 23 Christmas vacation begins and we enjoy the Christmas assembly. 30 Too bad. Grafton 31, Elkins 56. JANUARY 2 That's the way, boys. We win! G.H.S. 66, Weston 44. 5 Back to school. 58 6 What a team! This was indeed a sweet victory. G.H.S. 42, W. I. 39. 8 We tried hord but they won. Grafton 55, Morgantown 62. 9 F.F.A.-F.H.A. box social 9 A long journey with a sad outcome. Grafton 35, Parkersburg 69. 12 A close one! G.H.S. 63, Belington 62. 16 Chalk up another. Grafton 59, East Fairmont 41. 19 Hal Rodman gives an assembly on make-up magic. 20 Defeated by Buckhannon. We 51, they 55. 21 A clean slate! The new semester begins. 23 Oh no! G.H.S. 54, W. I. 57. 27 How nice! Grafton 58, East Fairmont 55. 30 Belington again gives us a scare. We 74, they 70. FEBRUARY 3 The Cats cut the corners close on another. Grafton 48, Shinnston 47. 5 Once more! G.H.S. 64, Philippi 55. 6 We shed our shoes at the Tri-Hi-Y Sock Hop. 10 Grafton versus Shinnston again. The tables are turned! G.H.S. 42, S.H.S. 53. 13 Food galore! F.F.A. banquet. 14 The traditional day and the traditional dance. The band sponsors the Sweetheart Dance. 17 On the winning side again. Grofton 69, Buckhannon 39. 20 Revenge! Grafton 70, Elkins 53. 24 Weston bows to the Cats , 70-59. 25 The Big Lift , a Commercial Club sponsored movie in assembly. 26 Curtain going up! The juniors present Our Miss Brooks . 27 Darn! Grafton 58, Morgantown 64. MARCH 5 Sectional tournament. Grafton whips Philippi, 55 to 51. 6 Report cards 13-14 Regional tournaments at Buckhannon. 16 Commercial Club banquet 18 Campaign speeches for Jr. City Government Day in assem-bly. 19 Election for jr. city councilmen. 19-20-21 Two big events. State tournaments and state Tri-Hi-Y conference. 25 We take over the city on Jr. City Government Day. 27 Y-Teens dance. APRIL 2-3-6 Easter vacation 7 Mountaineer Week team assembly 8 The All State Chorus travels to Charleston. 8 We plan our future life! Career Day. 10 Commercial Club annual Spring Dance. A young man's fancy , et cetera. 19 Left, right, left, right! Bond festival in Morgantown. 21 Spring concert by the G.H.S. band. 22 Report cards. 24 The light fantastic at the Y-Teen dance. 30 Our last performance! The senior class presents The Barretts of Wimpole Street . MAY 1 Freshman Social Etiquette Club dance. 8 Entertainment supreme! The a cappella choir presents its spring concert and minstrel. 15 Practical arts exhibit. 22 The last dance! A night to remember! The Junior-Senior Prom. 24 We hear the senior sermon. 29 Official end of the term. Report cards. 29 The happiest and saddest moment! Commencement. 30 We share our last experience as a class and march in the Memorial Day parade. A finished chapter in our lives! SiudsmL fowiciL OffjucsiruL left to right: Tony Veltri, treasurer; Paul Loar, vice, president; Miss Jeron, sponsor; Jack 8yers, president; Mary Poe, secretary. The Student Council of Grafton High School was organized under the supervision of Mr. H. E. Odgers, in 1940. The purpose of the council is to give the students a part in directing their activities and to stimulate self control in promoting the general welfare of the school. Each homeroom elects one member to carry the problems and grievances to the council where the entire council acts upon it. The student body elects a senior for the office of president, and the council elects the other officers. The officers are as follows! president. Jack Byers; vice-president, Paul Loar; secretary, Mary Poe; treasurer, Tony Veltri. The council sponsors the annual Homecoming and in the past two years has sent representatives to the State Conference at Jackson's Mill. First Row: Rosemary Lucas, John Fawcett, Mary Mollohan, Virginia Han-leiter, Foul Loar, Jack Byers, Mary Poe, Tony Veltri, Roberta Coberly, Robert Jones, Janice Woodyard. Second Row: Miss Jeran, Billie Hanleiter, Mary McKinney, Arthur Patton, Glennis Stevens, Mary Sue Blue, Mary Alice Haw- :ns, Michael Sarsefield, James Reed, Joyce Bunner, Yvonne Summers, Louise Smith, Mr. Culp. 60 First Row: Donna Woodyard, Virginia Paugh, Mary Poe, Joyce McKinney, Paul Loar, Joyce Cuppett, Laura Powell, James Manno, Dortha McDoniel. Second Row: Virginia Hanleiter, Shirley Costolo, Pauline Hamilton, Mary Wood, Miss Cather, Glennis Stevens, Jock Byers, Carol Kimble, Glenna Law, Virginia Paige, Mary Ann Jackson, Ruth Williams. F.'rsi Row: Lowell Mason, Donna Wood- ycrd, Glenna Law, Virginia Paige, Laura Powell. Second Row: Mary Poe, Virginia Hanleiter, Patty Wolfe, Jack Byers, Marjorie Henderson, Joyce Cuppett, Mr. Has-elden. TLaiionaL KorwJc SocisdL The highest honor that any student may achieve while in high school is membership in the National Honor Society. The Grafton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1927 by Mr. E. M. Tomlinson, who was principal at that time. Members are selected by the faculty from the upper third of the junior and senior classes. They are chosen for their scholarship, service, leadership, and character—the four cardinal principles of the National Honor Society. The officers for 1952 are Paul Loar, president; Joyce McKinney, vice-president; and Joyce Cuppett, secretary-treasurer. Miss Cather is the present sponsor. QuilL and S wd The Quill and Scroll is an honorary society composed of students who have contributed outstanding work and effort to the yearbook. Members this year were chosen from the yearbook staff since a school paper wasn't published this year. To become a member, one must be at least a junior, rank in the upper third of the class scholastically, be recommended by an advisor and approved by the executive secretary. The officers are president, Glenna Law; vice-president, Donna Woodyard; secretary, Virginia Paige; treasurer, Laura Powell; sergeant at arms, Lowell Mason; sponsor, Sherman Haselden. 61 $unh,tL Qommsuid The Junior Commercial Club was organized this year by Miss Gladys Hickman and is open to all freshmen and sophomores who are taking the Commercial Course. merce as a vocation. The club aids in the development of loyalty, leadership, citizenship, and scholarship. The purpose of this club is to create an interest in the field of commerce by engaging in activities that will develop a desire to seek com- The officers are president, Mildred Nestor; vice-president, Mary Alice Hawkins; secretary, Eva Crop; treasurer, Jerry Cline; reporter, Danny Sisler; sponsor. Miss Hickman. First Row: Genevieve Curry, Sara Poppalardo, Evo Crop, Mary Alice Hawkins, Jerry Cline, Danny Sisler, Mildred Nestor, Annabelle Pit-zer, Lila Dillon. Second Row: Miss Hickman, Carol Hedrick, Charlotte Cochran, Mayde Dillon, Georgia Gelhausen, Edna Jackson, Barbara Hamilton, Ruth Sigley, Betty Austin, Arlene Rosier. First Row: Joon Summers, Janet Suite, Norma Haller, Pauline Hamilton, Helen Johnson, Virginia Hanleiter, Frances Williams, Glennis Stevens, Joyce Kirkpatrick. Second Row: Carolyn Grow, Roberta Coberly, Yvonne Summers, Goil Sharps, Margaret Kraft, Ruby Watkins, Adrienne Jenkins, Donna Watkins, Donna Woodyard, Mr. Haseldon. Third Row: Bob Gooseman, Polly Pratt, Charlotte Stilwell, Camilla Tucker, Connie McCoy, Bobbie Lockard, Susanna Lawson, Kathryn Webb, Janice Sigel, Charlotte Williams. QomMSLkcml, (flub The Commercial Club, organized in 1940 by Mr. Haselden, is for those students who are planning careers as stenographers, typists, clerks, office machine operators, salesmen, etc. The purpose of the club is to provide opportunity for the personal development of its members through such activities as a Commercial Club dinner, Christmas party, spring dance, a spring outing, and the preparing and selling of football programs. The officers are president, Helen Johnson; vice-president, Pauline Hamilton; secretary, Glennis Stevens; treasurer, Virginia Hanleiter; ser-geant-at-arms, Norma Haller; reporter, Frances Williams; sponsor, Mr. Haselden. 62 0{$ioL (IdLddAiantAu The office assistants of Grafton High School aid Miss Wiseman, Mr. Culp, and Mr. Clayton in keeping the office running smoothly. They run errands, type, collect absence slips, and answer the phone. The office assistants work in their free periods, contributing to the successful administration of Grafton High School. Seated: Carol Hedrick, Barbara Hamil- ton, June Efaw, Janet Suite, Virginia Paugh, Mary Carpenter, Sue Coberly. Second Row: Potty Wolfe, Roberta Coberly, Elaine Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, Doris Hildreth, Barbara Waggoner, Ruth Williams, Mary Poe, Ellen Jane Wiseman. Seated left: Jane Parkhill, Nancy Bays, Treva Weaver. Standing: Norma Haller, Laura White, Helen Bolyard, Kathleen Frantz, Linda Brown, Betty Austin, Cornelia Tucker, Veda Whitehair, Joann Abel, Ruby Yeager, Barbara Appel, Alma Cozad, Virginia Baugh, Shirley Bolliger, Miss Jer-an. Seated right: Shirley Bartlett, Peggy Bartlett, Ruth Reneman. otibhaM (flub The Library Club was esablished in 1950 by Miss Minette Watkins and is now sponsored by Miss Ann Jeran. The purpose of the Library Club is to teach its members to make the best use of the library facilities. Keeping the library decorated with displays to encourage reading, learning to work in the library, and repairing some of the library books are included in the activities of this club. The officers are president, Jane Parkhill; vice-president, Betty Austin; secretary, Nancy Bays; treasurer, Virginia Baugh. 63 First Row: Mory Ellen McCoy, Freda Wolfe, Betty Austin, Linda Brown, Laura White, Barbara Apple, Roselean Boyles, Helen Bolyard, Betty Worley, Barbara Frey. Second Row: Ruth Bucklew, Geraldine Gull, Charlotte Stil-well, Shirley Bartlett, Carolyn Grow, Joyce McKinney, Evelyn Lake, Jane Parkhill, Mary Morris, Janet Boylen, Sylvia Logan, Billie Glover. Third Row: Mrs. Cleavenger, Doris Trader, Fredda Hoithcoat, Jo Ann Lambert, Nellie Hebb, Marguerite Baugh, Annabelle Pitier, Annette Kunst, Patty Gough, Diane Poe, Mary Wood, Dottie Weaver, Jo Ann Steadmen, Dorothy Rutan, Peggy Bartlett, Nancy Craft, Miss Merrifield, Miss Cook. First Row: Edward Sinsel, Francis Satterfield, James Helm, Robert Gawthrop, Paul Weaver, Charles Drennan, John Lanim, Edward Craft, Roy Watkins, Melvin Curry, Dallas Weaver. Second Row: Leonard Lucas, Eugene Shroyer, Immanuel Hines, Samuel Willioms, William Wiland, Lonnie Sharps, Jack Beavers, Donald Boyles, Joe Zorik, Richard Coplon, Charles Lucas, Kenneth Fortney, John Taylor, Claude Walk, Leo Craft, Leroy Weaver, Mr. Waggoner. Third Row: David Utt, Ronald Gough, Donald Matthew, Ronnie Connor, Charles Findley, Ronald Carter, Dorman Williams, James Weaver. Juhute. dkmsmaksi o£ The purpose of the F. H. A. is to provide opportunity for personal development and improvement of home and family life. The activities are centered around contributions to clubs, school, and community and work through national, state, and local programs. The officers are president, Joyce McKinney; vice-president, Evelyn Lake; secretary, Carolyn Grow; treasurer, Jane Parkhill; parliamentarian, Shirley Bartlett; reporter, Charlotte Stilwell; historian, Mary Morris; song leader, Janet Boylen. The club sponsor is Miss Cook. J’iduML JaArmAA. (AmaAiccl The Future Farmers of America is a national organization, consisting of all boys everywhere in the United States who study vocational agriculture. The Grafton chapter was organized in 1942 with twenty-eight charter members. The purpose is to help boys receive training in leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The officers are president, Edward Craft; vice-president, Joe Law; treasurer, Charles Drennan; reporter, John Lannen; parliamentarian, Leonard Lucas; sentinel, Ranney Conner. The sponsor is Mr. Waggoner. 64 JhsL J'lduASL JoadwiAu ofc dnuiAJuocL F. T. A. club and chapters of America promote such activities as supplying substitute teachers and the presenting of assembly programs and programs for civic groups. The F. T. A. of Grafton was organized on December 6, 1948, and is sponsored by Mrs. Cleavenger. The officers are president, Mary Jane Currey; vice-president, Joan Goff; secretary, Charleen Evans. JHsl J'uduhsL VUjUiaslIl. OjrWiica The Future Nurses of America were organized this year at Grafton High by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Medical Association. Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, Jr., a registered nurse, is sponsor from the auxiliary. Mrs. Bord is faculty advisor. The object of the club is the recruitment of those interested in nursing as a profession. The seventy members of the club are taught the fundamentals of nursing. The 1952-1953 officers are president, Joyce McKinney; vice-president, Joy Cuppett; secretary-treasurer, Mary Poe. Joan Goff, Mrs. Cleavenger, Chor leen Evans, Mary Jane Currey. First Row: Mrs. Heironimus. Mary Ann Reese, Sue Randall, Marlene Proud-foot, Kay Duff, Strauda Pierce, Mary Poe, Joyce McKinney, Joy Cuppett, Joan Childers, Donna Cooper, Beverly Sinsel, Coletta Williams, Lovellia Whitescarver, Mrs. Bord. Second Row: Betty Poling, Eileen Howkins, Koy Frants, Barbara Towels, Polly Orr, Vir- ?inia Lough, Diane Poe, Mary Blue, ileen Brown, Vivian Wickham. Janet Withers, Nancy Wolfe, Betty Worley. Third Row: Frances McDaniel, Nancy McDaniel, Rosalie Losh, Loretta Lawler, Maxine Currey, Sylvia Logan, Mary Stevenski, Dortha McDaniel. Ruth Crall, Billie Glover, Ruth Bucklew. Fourth Row: Rosemary Rinko, Cleota Gawthrop, Vanessa Conaway. Eloise Boyers, Cecila Flaherty, Elaine Hauser, Ruth Phillips, Mary McVicker, Jacqueline Robinson, Loretta DeMoss. Fifth Row: Patty Wolfe, June Wright, Dol- ores Moore, Mary Mollohan, Barbara Westfall, Ann Lawson, Carol Ewers, Sue Ann Cart, Geraldine Gull. Sixth Row: Nancy Parkhill. Virginia Paige, Charlotte Newlon, Mary Morris, Susan Matsey, Jonet Boylen, Peggy Bartlett. 65 First Row June Wriqht, Rosemary Lucas. Lovellio Varner, Velma Varner, Mary Woodford, Ma lene Whitescorver, Judith lodge, Lila Wilson. Thelma Proudfoot. Jackie Robinson, Donna Watkins, Carol Evers, Roberta Cobsrly, Bobby lockard, Frances Williams, Dona Woodyord, Joyce Kirkpatrick, Betty Austin, Bernice Phillips, Reg'na Bonner. Second Row Helen Johnson. Morelia Gerkins, Beverly Outright, Betty Poling, Glodys Teets. Hazel Teets, Polly Pratt, Potty Satterfield, Linda Minear, Norma Haller, Pauline Hamilton, Barbara Miller, Ruth Phillips, Shirley Harmon. Ida Myers, Virginia Paige, Charlotte Newlon, Pot'y Wolfe Third Row: Mary McKinney, Evelyn Shroy-er, Colletto Williams, Yvonne Shaffer, Carol Bartlett, Sandra Courtney. Delores Moore, Ela;n? Hauser, Eloise Boyers, Evelyn Trirkett, Janet Tucker, Yvonne Summers, Ruby Watkins. Carolyn Cos-tolo, Mildred Nestor. JhL-XL-% The Tri-Hi-Y is affiliated with the national Y. M. C. A. The local club has grown until it is now one of the largest in the state, with a membership of one hundred six. This year, for the first time, a conference officer, Virginia Paugh, was chosen from the Grafton High club. The district conference was held at Grafton High School for the second time. The off cers are president, Laura Powell; vice-president, Mary Jackson; secretaries, Glenna Law and Charleen Evans; treasurer, Nancy Parkhill; chaplain, Virginia Paugh. The sponsors are Mrs. Cleavenger and Mrs. Leonard. Fi • Row: Edith Koysor, Barbara Towlos, Mary Mollohan, Anno Lawson, Rosomory Johns, Char loon Evans, Mary Jackson, Laura Powoll, Virqinia Paugh, Virginia Hanleitor, Athena Androws, Elizabeth Murray Billio Bott, Susanna Lawson, Barbara Westfall, Joon Goff, Nancy Flonagan. Second Row: Mrs. Cleovengor, Betty Wilson. Nancy Matsey, Elaine Maxwell, Potty Moyer, Mary Nax-well, Eileen Hawkins, Barbara Waggoner, Janice Ellers, Adrienne Jenkins, Jean Parker, Marie la-zor, Dortho McDaniel. Sue Coberly, Withers Roberta, Mrs. Leonard. Third Row: Joy Cuppett, Mary Prichard, Nancy Devers, Jackie Robinson, Hazel Trickett, Glennit Stevens, Corol Kimble, Betty Baugh, Nancy Bennett, Helen Sorsfield, Doris Hildreth, Sue Ann Cart, Henderson Margie, Dolly cn t, Macyl linn, Janice Linn, Sara Poppolardo Among the projects completed this past year by the Tri-Hi-Y were the Can Dance, a benefit for needy people; Sock Hop; Christmas gifts for needy people; Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y Conference; drive for clothing for a girl in Kentucky; a dance after a football game; and aid to Tri-Hi-Y Camp attendance during the summer. The Tri-Hi-Y, a Christian organization, attends church twice during the semester of a school year. First Row: Betty Pifer, Cecilia Floherty, Billie Glov r, Strauda Pierce, Mary Poe, Jean Willioms, Mary Golden, Mary Ann Reese, Charlotte Williams, Janice Sigel. Se:ond Row: Evelyn Pirone, Mary Ellen Carpenter, H'len Corry, June Efow, Mary Cochran, Vondo Currey. Kathrine Moats, Camilla Tucker, Joan Summers, Shirley Murphy, Virginia Hershmon, Alice Williams, Romayne Bo-shell. Third Row: Miss Ridenour, Sue Randall, Carol Booth, Connie McCoy, Mary McVicker, lou-ello Currey, Alice Pitzer, Ruth Crall, Annabelle Harr, Ruth Bucklew, Janet Suite, Mary Jane Currey, Nancy Bays. Shirley Costolo. Qumv L -Smiid i. -JfUMA, The Y-Teens, affiliated with the Y. W. C. A., was organized in Grafton High School by Miss Ridenour in 1950. The purpose is: To grow as a person in friendship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities; and in love of God . Members of the club participate in such ac- tivities as attendance at local churches, sending candy to foreign countries, and sponsoring Christmas and Valentine exchanges. The officers are president, Mary Poe; vice-president, Strauda Pierce; secretary, Jean Williams; treasurer, Billie Glover; reporter, Mary Golden. The sponsor is Miss Ridenour. First Row: Joan Bennett, Beverly Sinsel. Josephine Hullderman, Patty Moore, Barboro McCracken, E:hyl Markley. Ruby Yeager, Linda Preston, Donna Cooper, Nancy Bolyard, Helen Reed, Ruth Sig-ley, Darlene Sievens, Jean Hinkins, Loretta Lawler, Donna Jones. Mary Duckworth, Delores Tate, Martha Haller, Pearl Haller, Barbara Sampson, Lindo McKeen. Second Row: Mrs. Evans Joan Childers, Genevieve Curry, Marie Moore, Wilmo Weaver, Dorotha Childers. Frances McDaniel, Elizabeth Moore, Evelyn Knotts, Lila Jo D!llon, Sara Kite, Helen Drummonds, Dorothea Weaver, Jo Ann Abel. Vivian Wickham, Betsy linn, Janet Withers, Linda Moore, Janice Woodyard, Nancy Wolfe, Shelia Currev, Veda Whitehair, Karen Clellond. Edna Jackson. Maycle Dillon, Eva C'op. Thi-d Row Ru’h Holt. Rubv Robinson, Ado Rutherford, R'ba Roa h, Connie Mr-Croken, Rosalie Losh. Mo y Jone Moore, Barbara Weaver, Monia Roy Hawkins, Loretta DeMoss, Mary Sue Blue. Eileen Brown, Nancy Henderson Billie Honlieter. Nina Costolo, Potty Collier, Helen Smith, Potty Rog ers, Betty Paige. Rosa Peters. jASLAhinarL -SvphjomoAtL 7 j -JoswA. The second division of the Y-Teens is the Freshman-Sophomore group. The girls in this division are taught leadership and are prepared to become Junior-Senior Y-Teens. They participate not only in joint activities with the older club, but also engage in independent activities. The officers are president, Donna Cooper; vice-president, Nancy Bolyard; secretary, Polly Orr; treasurer, Linda Preston. The sponsor is Mrs. Evans. Social JjiJjLAu The Girls Social Lites was organized in 1949 under the direction of Mrs. Withers. The purpose of the club is to encourage the use of better manners by all students and to discuss social behavior problems pertinent to teenagers. and social problems of members through panel discussions. The officers are president, Carol Kimble; vice-president, Betty Wilson; secretary, Alice Williams; treasurer, Carolyn Costalo; sergeant-at-arms, Evelyn Lake. The sponsor is Mrs. Withers. At the meetings the girls cope with personal Socials fcticfiurtbi. First Row: Nancy Bolyard, Dollie Fast, Lois Sands-bury, Juanita Whitehair, Jonetta Sergent, Dorothea Weaver. Carolyn Costolo. Velma Varner, Mary Lodge, Betty Jean Wilson, Regina Bonner, Carol Bartlett. Second Row: Mrs. Withers, San- dra Courtney, Ruth Whitehair, Carolyn McCrae, Mildred Mosser, Lila Wilson, Thelma Varner, Janice Linn, Alice Williams, Ida Myers, Judith Lodge, Joyce Bunner, Janet Tucker. Third Row: Freda Wolfe, Genevieve Mosser, Betty Glaspell, Betty Baugh, Alice Pitzer, Margie Henderson, Barbara Miller, Barbora Burdett, Vada Riffle, Potty Gough. First Row: Helen Smith, Shirley Curry, Janice Woodyord, Patty Moore, Barbara McCrackern, Thelma Delauder, Nancy Henderson, Nina Costolo, Billie Hanleiter, Jean Hinkins, Fredda Mae Haithcoat, Mary Hines, Betty Frank, Ethel Marken. Second Row: Martha Haller, Ellen Haller, Lee Ellen Bolliger, Sheila Curry, Grace Digman, Ada Rutherford. Patty Rogers, Marie Moore, Linda McKeen, Linda Moore, Mary Duckworth, Betty Cooper, Wilma Weaver, Mrs. Yost. Third Row: Janice Reed, Betty Weaver, Wanda Shingleton, Virginia Bolyard, Dora Knotts, Mary Nuzum, Catherine Leggett, Patty Boice, Beulah Boyles. The Girls Social Etiquette Club is under the supervision of Mrs. Yost. Its membership is open to all girls of the freshman class. The purpose of the club is to familiarize the students with the habits and proper manners required at various social events and the proper way in which one should conduct herself. The officers are president, Betty Frank; vice-president, Janice Woodyard; secretary, Nancy Henderson; treasurer, Linda Moore. The sponsor is Mrs. Yost. 68 xi-y The Hi-Y Club was first organized in Grafton High School in 1924, through the efforts of Mr. Glenn E. Callahan. The purpose of the club is to create, main- munity, higher standards of Christian character. The officers this year are president, Frank Knotts; vice-president. Jack Mays; secretary, Lowell Mason; treasurer, Gerald Shafferman. tain, and extend throughout Firtt Row: James Robinson. John Knight, George Gallager. Lynn Moore, George Decker, Fred DeMoss, Dick Tucker, Paul Loar, Jack Byers, Lowell Mason, David Rogers, Jim Roomsburg, Bill Maloney, J. Paul Murphy, Robert Smith, John Fawcett, Tom O'celli, Donald Bennett. Second Row: Dick Morgan, Ward Laulis, Edwin Skaggs, Bill Reed, Ray Shaw, Donald Brown, Millard Cochran, Gerald Shafferman, Jack Mays, Howard Kuhnes, Junior Kuhnes, Arthur Jackson, Bill Ferguson, Jim Davis, Bernord Nester, Nick Idoni, Ed Dillon, Howard Pratt, Mr. Yoho, sponsor Third Row: Jim Manno, Murrell Bolliger, Jim Jacobs. Jim Groy. Paul Gerkins, Warren Turner, Ronald Nicodemus, Harold Calfee, William Lambert, Bill Dempsey, Bill Courtney, Paul Anderson, Jim Haithcoat, Jock Johnson, Frank Knotts, Sam Shriver, Bob Mollahan, Gordon Kent. First Row Mrs Hoddox, Athena Andrews, Earl Corrothers, Virginia Paugh, Mary Jackson, Glenna Law, Barbaro Bunner, Anita Shahan, Mary McKinney. Patty Moyer, Annette Kunst, Miss Batten. Second Row: Fred Poling, Beverly Cutright, William Murray, Karen Clelland, Laura Powell, Linda Preston, Helen Reed, Jean Williams, Donna Jones, Pauline Sipe, Carol Booth, Rosemary Delaney, Rosemary Lucas. Third Row: Shirley Costolo, Eileen Smith, Elizabeth Murray. Billie Bott, Mary Prichard, Linda McDonald, Linda Menear, Elaine Maxwell, Rosemary Johns, Mory Maxwell, Patty Collier, Elizabeth Linn, Vonda Currey, Shirley Bartlett Fourth Row: Annabelle Harr, Thomas Bartlett, Nancy Matsey, Mory Carpenter, Nancy Flannogan, Morelia Gerkins, Nancy Devers, Cathrine Moats Rose Peters, Barbara Sampson, Helen Collins, Mary Woodyard, Delores Tate. Fif h Row: Roberta Withers, Patsy Is- ner, J- Ann Morris, Shirley Murphy, Janice Ellers, Robert McCue, Nancy Bennett, Virginia Hershman, Romayne Boshell, Barbara Wagoner, Jane Evans. Monio Hawkins, Helen Drummond. Chorlotte Gamsiager. Macel Zinn. the school and com- Sp£ ch, Club The purpose of this club is to interest the students in improving their everyday speech. The club gives them experience with one act plays, readings, and assemblies. The junior and senior officers are president, Mary Ann Jackson; vice-president, Barbara Bunner; secretary, Glenna Law; treasurer, Virginia Paugh; reporter, Earl Corrothers; sergeant-at-arms, Athena Andrews; sponsor, Mrs. Haddox. The freshman and sophomore officers are president, Mary McKinney; vice-president, Anita Shahan; secretary, Patty Moyer; treasurer, Annette Kunst; sponsor, Miss Batten. 69 First Row: Bobby Jones, Robert Jennings, Frank Hauser, Tony Veltri, Thomas Ocelli, Sam lockard, Charles Collins, Wesley Woodford. Second Row: Evelyn Shroyer, Ruth Williams, Freda McWilliams, Catherine Leggett, Sara Kite, Nellie Hebb, Roxie Myers, Rosalee Boyles, Potty Satterfield, Mary McDonald, Louise Mitchell. Third Row: Mr. Cather, Jack Klepfel, J. Paul Murphy, Paul Bradley, David Bartlett, John Newman, Charles Ludwick, David Jacobs, Tom Tucker, Thomas Stample, Arthur Jackson. First Row: Sidney Lantz, Shirley Costolo, Barbara Kurkendol, Cora Knight, Joan McDaniel, Roxie Myers, Robert McCue, John Gank, David Bartlett, Dallas Beck, Elaine Hauser, Carolyn Costolo, Janet Henderson, Gracie Digmon, Linnie Swick, Ruth Lipscomb, William McGahon II. Second Row: Richard Norris, Donald Pyles, John Shields, Francis Plymale, Robert Smith, Millard Cocran, David Jacobs, Alston Tucker, Donald Strawser, Clifford Utt, Paul Glass, Richard Mahaffey, Harold Guthrie, Russel McDaniel, Charles Curry, John Fawcett, Richard Knotts, Jack Johnson. Third Row: Donald Roy, Fred Wolfe, Edward Post, Charles Tacy, William Per-sely, David Mumaw, Eugene Thorn, Lowell Mason, Paul Anderson, Ernest Upole, Thomas McCoy, Jack Current, Charles McEldowney, Don Isner, Owen Phillips, Donald Show. The Craft Club was organized in 1949 by Charles Cather. Students who have not had industrial arts are eligible for membership. This club has for its educational goal the acquiring of knowledge and skills of avocational subjects. It deals mainly with plastics, leather, copper, and silver. QiviL CHa. The Civil Air Patrol of Grafton High School was organized as a school activity by Captain Kyle Young, in the autumn of 1952. The defense workers meet every first and third weeks to study The officers of this club for the first and third weeks are president, Sammy Lockard; vice-president, Mary Stevenski; secretary-treasurer, Carolyn McQuaid; chairman, Thomas Ocelli. The officers for the second and fourth weeks are president, Tony Veltri; vice-president, Frank Hauser; secretary-treasurer. Bob Jennings. The sponsor for both clubs is Mr. Cather. (pcdbwL aeronautics and civil defense. The C. A. P. is a national organization, taking part in a vast and far-reaching network of alert and interested young men and women. 70 Jkz. Cbd, (}lub The Art Club was organized in 1946 by Mrs. Yost, who is still faculty advisor for the group. It is a group of students interested in painting, drawing, designing, and other forms of art work. The fifteen members of the club contribute much to the school by working on posters for various activities, on stage scenery, on art work for the yearbook, and on props for the band. The officers of the club for this year are president, David Rogers; vice-president, Jane Nester; secretary-treasurer, Eileen Smith. JHjl jQcknkal' cand' Slaqsi. The technical staff and stage crew of Grafton High School is under the sponsorship of Miss Batten. The boys, commonly known as the stage crew, set up scenery for plays and carry out all technical processes necessary to a stage produc- tion. Their hard work and long hours behind the scenes makes possible all plays, assemblies, concerts, and other public programs that appea. on the stage of Grafton High School. Standing: Nancy Johnson. First Row: Arihur Patton, David Rogers. Second Row: Jane Nestor, Genevieve Mosser, James Roomsburg, Eileen Smith, Anita Shahan, Nathan Evans. Third Row: Ethel Persely, Edward Leggett, Mrs. Yost. James Haith-coat, Tom Stemple. Lett to right: G. Tom Bartlett, Jack Byers mgr., Miss Batten advisor, Tony Joe Veltri. 71 JhsL piavL (play Seated left to right: Connie McCoy, Adrienne Jenkins, Tom Ocelli, Janet Suite, Shirley C o s t o I o. Standing, left to right: Virginia Paugh, Bill Reed, Tom Bartlett, Dallas Beck, John Gank, Mary Ann Jackson, Miss Batten. The annual Thespian play was presented in Grafton High School auditorium, November 14, 1952. The play, The Little Minister, is the story of a minister who falls in love with a gypsy girl. Along with the love and romance, there is also sadness, humor and all the other things that go to make a play good. The cast: Jean McFadden, the housemaid, Shirley Costolo; Mora McLaren, the town gossip, Virginia Paugh; Lord Rintoul, rich man of the valley, Thomas Bartlett III; Rob Dow, the town drunkard, Thomas Ocelli; Gavin Dishart, the little minister, Dallas Beck; Margaret Dishart, Gavin's mother, Janet Suite; Babbie, the gypsy girl, Adrienne Jenkins; Dr. McQueen, the village doctor, William Reed; Sargeant Halliwell, the policeman, John Gank; Effie, Rob Dow's little daughter, Margie Costolo; Nanny Webster, a poor old lady, Mary Ann Jackson. Tlaiwnal, JPuiApianA, Lay my playbook by my side and tell Miss Batten that's why I died. This little quotation is recited very often by the members of the National Thespians, Troop 171. This year the Thespians presented for their annual play, The Little Minister. The officers for '52-'53 are president, John Gank; vice-president, Mary Jackson; secretary-treasurer, Jack Byers; wardrobe manager, Ray Shaw. First Row: Janet Suite, Virginia Paugh, Bill Reed, Mary Ann Jackson, Tom Ocelli Connie McCoy, Dallas Beck. Second Row: Shirley Costolo, John Gank, Jack Byers, Ray Shaw Miss Batten. 72 S moA. (plcuf The final production of the senior class was The Barretts of Wimpole Street , given on April 30, 1953. Elizabeth Barrett (Laura Powell), an invalid, falls in love with the poet, Robert Browning and manages to elope without the knowledge of her stern and strict father, Mr. Barrett (Lowell Mason). Her sister, Henrietta (Joy Cup-pett), wants to marry Captain Surtees Cook (Dal- las Beck). Another sister is Arabel (Helen Sars-fleld) and her brothers are Octavious (Tom Ocelli), Charles (Mortimer Prunty), Septimus (Bill Courtney), George (Paul Loar), Alfred (Albert Kuhnes), and Henry (Frank Knotts). Others in the cast are Dr. Chambers (Bill Reed), Henry Sevan (John Gank), and Dr. Ford-Waterlow (David Rogers). Director, Miss Ruth Batten. First Row: Shirley Costolo, Patty Wolfe, Jack Byers, Laura Powell, Lowell, Mason, Joyce Cuppett. Second Row: Tom O'Cello, David Rogers, Frank Knotts, Paul Loar, Junior Kuhnes, Mortimer Prunty, Bill Courtney, John Gank, Bill Reed, Dallas Beck. First Row: Athena Andrews, Mary Woodford, Carolyn Costolo, Elizabeth Murray, Janice Sigel, Jo Ann Morris, Evelyn Lake. Second Row: James Reed, Mary Ann Reese, Earl Corroth-ers, Ann Lawson, Roberto Lockard, Ray Shaw, Tom Bartlett, Sue Randall, Barbara Wagoner Qjumo L film Our Miss Brooks , a three-act comedy, was given on February 26, 1953, by the junior class. Miss Brooks, (Libby Murray) a high school English teacher, is secretely in love with Hugo Longacre, the athletic coach (Ray Shaw). She finds many difficulties trying to direct a play and listen to the advice of Mr. Wadsworth, the principal, (Tom Bartlett III), and the president of the School Board, Mrs. Allen (Barbara Wagoner). The students are Elsie (Evelyn Lake), Elaine (De-lores Moore), Jane (Roberta Lockard), Sylvia (Carolyn Costolo), Doris (Mary Woodford), Marge (Janice Sigel), Faith (Athena Andrews), Rhonda (Jo Ann Morris), Ted (Earl Corrothers), Stanley (James Reed), Martin (Tommy Stemple). Other teachers are Miss Finch, the librarian, (Anne Law-son) and the music teacher, Miss Audubon (Mary Ann Reese). Director, Miss Ruth Batten. 73 IfYUx d, ChoAuA. The Mixed Chorus is composed of members from the various local classes, under the direction of Mrs. Hazel Leonard. The chorus presented a minstrel for its fall concert. Later in the year they presented a spring concert. Tcp—First Row: Gene McDaniel, Juanita Whitehoir, Codetta Williams, Nancy McDaniel, Barbara McCracken, Veda White-hair. Moty Mollohan, Mary Jane Curry, Dortha McDaniel, Charlotte Williams, Doris Hildreth, Frances Willioms, Virginia Hanlieter, Evelyn Trickett, Strauda Pierce, Elizabeth Linn, Shirley Murphy, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Loretta Lawler, Frances McDaniel, Potty Moore, Gary Newlon. Second Row: Ruby Robinson, Sara Poppolardo, Mildred Nestor, Josephine Hul-derman, Linda Preston, Gladys Teets, Beverly Sinsel, Betty Poling, Hazel Teets, Polly Pratt, Camillia Tucker, Kay Franlz, Mary McKinney, Rose Mary Johns, Barbara Weaver, Linda Moore, Janice Woodyord, Mary Reese, Charleen Evans, Ruth Crall, Kate Paige, Charlotte Newlon, Mary Morris, Maynell Thayer, Virginia Paugh, Joan Morris, June Efow. Third Row: Helen Reed, Mary McVicker, Nancy Devers, Dorothy Pritchard. Jackie Robinson, Barbara Burdett, Geraldine Gull, Evelyn Shroyer, Eileen Hawkins, Bill Poling, David Bortlett, Bill Courtney, Michael Sarsfreld, Bob Gooseman, Dallas B:ck. Sjs‘« McCracken, Catherine Moats, Yvcnne Shaffer, Janet Tucker Reg na Bonner, Genevieve Moss:r. Bottom—First Row: Carol Hedrick, Mary Hines, Ruth Whitehoir, Carolyn McQuaid, Hilda Farance, Joan McDaniel, Mary Duckworth, Betty Wolfe, Mary Jo Ledge, Mildred Mosser, Joan Summers, Virginia Lough, Mary Poe, Karen Clelland, Sharon Keller, Patty Collier, Billie Glover, Bonnie Gawthrop. Second Row: Charlotte Stilwell, Evelyn Perone, Jean Parker, Velma Vorner, Judith Lodge, Edna Jackson, Sara Kite, Nancy Bolyard, Fredda Haithcoat, Jo Ann Lambert, Connie McCracken, Shirley McDaniel, Linda Manear, Patty Goff, Janice Linn, Vanessa Conaway, Rosalie Losh, Virg'nia Hersh-man. Alice Williams, Patty Satterfield, Shirley Bolliger, Linda McDonald, Deletes Keller. Donna Jones, Rose Mary Delaney. Third Row: Mrs. Leonard, Mary Stevcnski, Nancy Bennett, E'aine Hauser, Nina Costolo, Margie Henderson, Nellie Hebb, Delores Mocre, Betty Baugh, Carol Kimble, Tom Ocelli, Ray Shaw, Glenn Gcodwin, Lowell Mascn, Ronnie Poling, Hew ard Moran, Nancy Parkhill, Monia Hawkins, Carol Booth, Bitty Glaspell, Betty Wilson. 74 Cl - CapfudlcL Chobx, First Row: Linda McDonald. Ccrolin? McQuaid, Joan Summers, RutS Whitehoir, Velma Vorner. Judy Ledge, Jeon Porker, Virg'nia Paugh, Jo Ann Morris. Shirley Murphy. Mary Mollohan, June Efaw, Evelyn Pirone. Joon McDaniel, Charlene Simmcns, Mary Ccrpenter. Second Row. Elizabeth Linn, Mary Stevenski, Virginia Pcrge, Glcnna Law, Nancy Parkhill, Camilla Tucker, Rosemary Johns, Charlotte Newlon, Mary McKinney, Ruth Crall, Frances Williams, Charleen Evans, Mary Reese, Mary Currey, Charlotte Stilwell, Mrs. Leonard, Dortha McDaniel. Third Row: Nancy Bennett. Polly Orr, John Riffle, Thomas Ocelli, Ray Show, Lowell Mason, Bill Courtney, Earl Corrothers, David Bartlett, David Gerkins, Ronald Poling, James Haithcoat, Dallas Beck. The a-cappella choir consists of fifty voices, chosen from the mixed chorus. These students are chosen for their ability, attentiveness, and ambition. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Leon- ard, presented their annual Christmas concert at the United Brethren Church and later in the year, they will join with the mixed chorus to present a minstrel. OIL - Slate, (?lw uA The All-State Chorus consists of high school students chosen from the various schools in West Virginia. Each year the chorus gives a concert before the annual meeting of the West Virginia Secondary Principals' Association. Those representing Grafton High School are Virginia Paugh, Virginia Paige, Dallas Beck, and Lowell Mason. (Band First Row: Susanna Lawson, Elizabeth Murray, Barbara Sampson, Annabelle Harr, Charlotte Newlon, Carolyn Grow, Shirley Costolo, Athena Andrews, Eileen Smith, Joyce McKinney, Anita Shahon, Joyce Kirkpatrick, Billie Hanleiter, Evelyn Pirone, Polly Holloway, Mary McKinney, Phyllis Tacy, Charleen Evans, Patty Wolfe, Roberta Withers, Billie Glover, lovellia Whitescarver. Second Row: Ray Shaw, Charlotte Stilwell, Bob Woodyord, Linda McKeen, Beverly Cutright, Morelia Gerkins, Donna Cooper, Dallas Beck, Laura Powell, Dolly Fast, Carol Ewers, Betty Baugh, Barbara Wagoner, Jackie Robinson, Carolyn Costolo, Janice Sigel, Donna Wotkins, Marlene Proudfoot, Ruth Bucklew, Virginia Paugh, Adrienne Jenkins, Lois Sansbury, Tom Ocelli, Mr. Shahan. Third Row: Junior Weaver, Paul Glass, Mary Jackson, Owen Phillips, Richard MahafFey, Susan Matsey, Barbara Towels, Joan Goff, Billie Bott, Janice Ellers, Alice Pitzer, Tom Bartlett, Sue Randall, Carol Bartlett, Jonetta Sergent, Joan Bennett, Vivian Wickham, Barbara Hamilton, Patty Isner, Joan Childers, Jean Hinkins, Charleen Evans, David Jacobs. Fourth Row: Charles Drennan, Ronnie Nickodemus, John Stephenson, Robert Bolyard, Annabelle Pitzer, Sandra Courtney, Janet Tucker, J. Paul Murphy, Bill Newman, John Gank, Bill Courtney, Lowell Mason, Glenn Goodwin, James Williamson, Robert McCue, Teddy Sansbury, William Sapp. With a shrill blast of a whistle, a blare of drums, a twirl of batons, and a clang of cymbals the Grafton High School Blue and White Bearcat Band, led by the tall drum major, Anita Shahan, comes high-stepping down the field. This year the band is again under the direction of Mr. Shahan, who was under leave of ab- sence for a year while working on his doctor's degree at Peabody Institute. The band made a very good showing in all the parades in which it participated. It was awarded first place at the Buckwheat Festival. A fall concert was presented on December 16 and a spring concert on April 21. Majorettes: Carolyn Grow, Phyllis Tacy, Athena Andrews, Eileen Smith, Billie Hanleiter, Mary McKinney, Joyce Kirkpatrick, Shirley Costolo, Joyce McKinney, Anita Shahan, Drum Majorette. 76 US ajL (JbiqinicL QLoaa. CL McKinney, Coach Maloney, H. Back Manno, H. Back Richmond, F. Bock Decker, Manager luzzader, Tackle Tucker, End Knotts, Tackle Lough, Guard Dempsey, Center, Captain The greatest football teom in the annals of Grafton High School returned home from Parkersburg, Saturday, November 22, 1952, with the greatest honor of them all—the State Championship for 1952. The team, the coaches, and the loyal fans of G.H.S. all pulled together to put the Cinderella team on top in stote football competition. Our team was great because it was a team in every sense of the word. Eleven men captured honor after honor. Their record speaks for itself: an undefeated season, the Big Ten championship, and the state championship. This was indeed o big 78 y®ar for Graftonl Traveling on the Kiwanis sponsored Bearcat Special and in private cars, equipped with blue and gold corsages and streamers donated by the Girls' Athletic Association, thousands of Grafton-ians flocked to Parkersburg for the big day. Arriving at the Big Red field, excitement ran rampant through the crowd of spectators and did not abate until the final whistle had sounded and G.H.S. emerged victorious. The score was Grafton 6, Big Creek 0. Immediately after the presentation of the trophy to the tired but happy teom and coaches, the jubilant Grafton fans, led by the blue and gold band, escorted their chomps around the field for a STATE CHAMPION 1952 JooibalL QhamfiA, Oft. 1952 Mays, Q. Back Bolliger, H. Back, Captain Calfw, H. Back McCord, Guard Prunty, Tackle Jennings, End twenty minute celebration. The fans then flocked through town behind the band, singing, cheering, and letting the world know: We're from Graftcn High School ond no one could be prouder! Upon arriving home, the team found 5,000 excited townspeople awaiting their champs and shoutng sincere congratulations. Signs everywhere welcomed the team. With the cheerleaders and the band leading the way, the happy fans, the coaches, and the team paraded  p and down Main Street in an hour-long, victory celebration. Spadafore, Coach State Championship Trophy Wilson, Guard Press Trophy After resting on Sunday, Grafton again exploded into celebration with Bearcat Day . At on assembly in the high school auditorium the trophy was officially presented. Each player, coach, ond a number of Grafton citizens who gave their help were recognized To our coaches, Randall McKinney ond Lawrence Spadafore, belong the loudest cheers and the highest praise. The success of the team was due to the superb coaching, to the loyalty and hord work of the team, ond the backing of evey citizen of Grafton. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all. 79 J'OcibalL After practicing ruggedly for two weeks under the broiling sun of late summer, the Bearcats walked off with their first victory of the season over an unusually strong Lumberport. We 19, They 0. Still in their hot pace they downed the Bel-ington squad by a score of 29 to 0, the following week. Grafton seemed to have it this year. Mighty W. I. came to town for the third consecutive home game in as many weeks but the Bearcats were loaded for bear and trampled the Hilltoppers, 19-6. First T. D. scored against us this year. The undefeated Bearcats travelled to Bridgeport to meet the also undefeated and powerful Indians. Snake Henderson must have crawled back in his hole, for the final score was G.H.S. 18—Bridgeport 0. Back in our own stomping grounds again to meet an unheralded Big 10 foe. Buckhannon gave everyone a scare except the squad. They just took it in their stride. Grafton 14, B.U.H.S. 12. The Weston Minutemen came to the smoky city and were also downed in the same fashion as the other Bearcat foes. We 19, They 0. In the following week the West Virginia Athletic Association's 4th place holder journeyed to East Fairmont. They crippled the Bees by a score of 25-7 as Carl Baker will remember for a long time. The jubilant and confident Bearcats moved to rout the powerhouse of the Big Ten, Morgan- ScOMA, Sept. 5 Grafton 19 Lumberport 0 12 Grafton 26 Belington 0 19 Grafton 19 Wash-lrving 6 26 Grafton 18 Bridgeport 0 Oct. 3 Grafton 1 4 Buckhannon 12 10 Grafton 19 Weston 0 17 Grafton 25 ‘East Fairmont 7 24 Grafton 13 ‘Morgantown 0 31 Grafton 38 ‘Shinnston 7 Nov. 7 Grafton 19 Philippi 13 22 Grafton 6 ‘Big Creek 0 ‘Games away from home. town, by a terrific score of 13-0. Tarzan Hoard was suffering from some great malady called the Bearcat line. The Bearcats took the Big 10 crown, in an afternoon game with the Shinnston Spartans the ensuing week. What a game!! We 38, They 7. The Phillipi Bulldogs came to town the next week with plenty of bark but no bite. G.H.S. 19, P.H.S. 13. The undefeated Bearcats journeyed to Parkersburg on November 22, to participate in the State Championship playoff against Big Creek of War, a southern school. History was made. Grafton High School 6, Big Creek 0. Oh, happy day!! Fir l Row: Richmond, Mays, Tucker, Shaffermon, M Piunly, lough, Dympsey, McCord. Knotu, Jennings. William!, Bolliger, Manno. Second Row: Stephenson, Nye, Maloney, Robinson, Wilson, Sandsbury, Hauser, Loor, Calfee, Luladder, Mollohan, Shriver. Gooseman, Bennett. Healon, Jacobs. Third Row: (Reed, Decker, Current, managers)' Jerkins, Grey, C. Prunty, Steadman, Kent, B. Smith, Poling, H. Smith, (Morgon, manager). 80 J'OoibcdL dkiAM VL First Row: Ellis Wilson, Joe Richmond, Bill Maloney, Bill Dempsey, Dick Tucker. Second Row: Sam Shriver, Harold Calfee, Bob Jennings, Terry Sansbury, Gerald Shafferman, James Robinson. Third Row: James Monno, Ralph McCord, Paul Loor, Don Luzzader, Bob Goosemon, Frank Knotts, Kenneth Lough. Fourth Row: James Reed, Dick Morgan, Jack Current, George Decker (managers), Murrell Bolliger, Bob Mol-lohan. Coach Spadafore, Coach McKinney, Mortimer Prunty, Jack Mays. 81 (JaAAihf (BcUkkolbalL First Row: Paul Gerkins, John Knight, Bill Dempsey, George Gallaher, Jack Mays, Frank Knotts, Bob Jennings, Murrell Bol-liger, George Decker. Second Row: Bill Maloney, James Robinson, Terry Sonsbury, Dick Tucker. Sam Shriver, Warren Turner, Bob Mollohan, Joe Richmond, Mr. McKinney. Grafton High School is justly proud of the 1953 basketball team. The Bearcats played a tough schedule and came through with flying colors. This year's squad was sparked by the outstanding play of three seniors: Murrell Bolliger, Bill Dempsey, and Frank Knotts, and two juniors: Bob Jennings and Jack Mays. These boys were aided by reserves: Bob Mollohan, Bill Maloney, Warren Turner, Sam Shriver, Joe Richmond, Robert Reed, and Donald Bennett. G. H. S. finished the season with a record of 17 won and 8 lost. The Bearcats defeated the Philippi Bulldogs, 55 to 51, in the sectional tournament at Alder-son-Broaddus College to win a berth in the Regional Tournament at Buckhannon. Journeying to Buckhannon, the Grafton bas- VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 17 Grafton 39 Alumna 58 23 Grofton 42 •Philippi 36 30 Grafton 31 Elkins 56 Jon. 2 Grafton 66 Weston 44 6 Grafton 42 W. I. 39 8 Grofton 55 Morgantown 62 9 Grafton 35 •Parkersburg 69 12 Grafton 63 'Belington 62 16 Grafton 59 East Fairmont 41 20 Grafton 51 •Buckhannon 55 23 Grofton 54 W. 1. 57 27 Grafton 58 •East Fairmont 55 30 Grofton 74 Belington 70 Feb. 3 Grafton 48 •Shinnston 47 5 Grofton 64 Philippi 55 10 Grofton 42 Shinnston 53 17 Grofton 69 Buckhannon 39 20 Grafton 70 Elkins 53 24 Grafton 70 •Weston 59 27 Grofton 58 •Morgantown 64 •Games away from home SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Grofton 56 Philippi 51 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Graflon 73 Buckhannon 61 Grafton 75 Belington 62 STATE TOURNAMENT Grafton 63 Benwood 58 Grofton 58 Parkersburg 84 ketballers defeated Buckhannon 73 to 61. The following night the Bearcats dropped the Bel-lington squad by a score of 75 to 62. Thus Grafton became Region Four Champs and representatives to the State Tournament at Morgantown. Murrell Bolliger, Frank Knotts, and Bill Dempsey received Big Ten honorable mention. These same boys won places on the Region IV All Tournament Team; and Bob Jennings received honorable mention. The Bearcats were slated to meet the tournament favorite, Benwood Union of Wheeling, in the first game, Thursday afternoon. The sport writers reported the game as an upset and that Grafton might be the dark horse of the tournament. The score, we 63, they 58. The town went wild with the expectation of a double state championship for Grafton. The following night the plucky Bearcats met the tallest team in the tournament, Parkersburg. A bad second quarter, plus superior height, and two boys named King and Peters spelled doom to the Grafton championship bid. We 58, they 84 The G. H. S. cagers have come a long way since the beginning of the season. They won over teams of superior height, but they never met a team with a superior fighting spirit. The Bearcats were a scrappy ball team, one which will long be remembered by Grafton citizens. They were another of Grafton's Cinderella teams, that defied the critics and the odds to reach the semi-finals in the state championship ploy. The Bearcats had no outstanding member for they were truly a team; however, Grafton received state recognition when Roberta Coberly was elected the most outstanding cheerleader in the tournament. G. H. S. has had a successful year in athletics. Next year's team is sure to be outstanding also. It is with many regrets and pleasant memories that the athletic season of 1952-1953 is closed. To the Bearcats of this season we say Yea, team! We're proud of you. 82 fiaAlurihall, - JjdJbiAM rL First Row: Murrell Bolliger, Worren Turner, Bob Jennings, Frank Knotts. Second Row: Sam Shriver, Jock Mays, George Gallaher, John Knight, Bill Dempsey. Third Row: Mr. Spadafore, Bob Mollohan, Mr. McKinney. 83 (RsLtx wfL diadJudbalL Joam, First Row: Denzil Criss, James Reed, Jack Johnson, Robert Reed, Terry Sandsbury, James Robinson, Chuck Foley, Dick Hathaway, James Stockett. Second Row: James Jacobs, Joe Richmond, James Gray, Eugene Stockett, Ronald Nicodemus, Donald Bennett, Homer Heaton, Ralph McCord, mgr. The reserve basketball team, with a record of six won and eight lost, gives promise for a strong Varsity, next season. Coached by Lawrence Speedy Spadafore, the junior cagers were a co-operative group of boys. Mr. McKinney will have excellent material to coach in the 1954 season. Grafton 29 GRAFTON RESERVES Philippi Grafton 27 Elkins Grafton 34 •Weston Grofton 16 W I. Grofton 31 Belington Grofton 36 •East Fairmont Grafton 33 W. 1. Grofton 26 East Fairmont Grofton 43 •Belington Grafton 30 Shinnston Grofton 46 •Philippi Grafton 31 •Shinnston Grofton 38 •Elkins Grafton 42 Weston Won 6 Lost 8 'Home Games 34 39 31 17 28 29 52 35 35 32 33 29 53 46 JhjL J'h AkvWUL Since 1950 there has been a freshman basketball team, coached by Paul Dabney Defen-baugh. Sporting an impressive record of 8-4, the basketballers have given their class an important position on the Grafton sport scene. (BaAludbalL Jojcuyl Grafton FRESHMAN SCHEDULE 39 Philippi 20 Grafton 40 •St. Peters 36 Grofton 50 ’Buckhannon 33 Grofton 39 St. Peters 41 Grafton 29 Miller 38 Grafton 39 'Kasson High 54 Grafton 34 Kasson High 51 Grofton 43 Buckhannon 34 Grofton 33 ‘Miller 20 Grafton 48 Philippi 41 Won 6 lost 4 ‘Home Games First Row: Gary Newlon, Donald Kitz- miller, Charles Lantz, Donald Hargett, James Word, Jack Klepfel, James McGa-han. Second Row: Tommy Nigh, Charles Kenner, David Mumow, Teddy Sansbury. Jhaclc Warren Turner, off to a flying start. Ronnie Dotson and Bob Jennings in a fost relay race. The track team at rest. And they're off over the hurdles. Lynn Faulkner Coach The 1952 Grafton track season opened at Elkins in the Intermountain relays. On the following Saturday, Grafton journeyed to Morgantown to compete in the Big Ten meet. On May 10, the sectional trials were held at Elkins where the Shuttle Relay team qualified for the State meet at Charleston. Members of the shuttle relay team were Ronald Dotson, Bill Dempsey, Bob Jennings, Dick Tucker. Only one other man earned his letter in addition to these four. He was Warren Turner, pole vaulter. 85 ChsMhlAadAAAu Each year four girls have the distinct honor of being chosen cheerleaders. It is an honor because each of these girls must possess poise, personality, sportsmanship, leadership, resourcefulness, and a willingness to assume responsibility and to follow instructions. The standards must be high since the cheering squad is considered by the general public to be representative of the attitude and conduct of the entire student body. The cheerleaders this year were Roberta Coberly, Roberta Lockard, Mary Alice Hawkins, and Shirley Murphy. ' Cilhkdic ClAADciatinn, The purpose of the G. A. A. is to emphasize the importance of physical fitness and to promote good sportsmanship. This organization is composed of girls who are interested in athletics and who participate regularly in various sports. Each year the annual Spinster's Hop is sponsored by this group. Its present officers are president, Joy Cup-pett; vice-president, Anne Lawson; secretary, Barbara Bunner; treasurer, Donna Woodyard; sponsor, Mrs. Bord. Virginio Paugh, Ruth Phillips, Roberta Lockard, Mary Mollohan, Mary McVicker, Virginia Paige, Shirley Costolo, Eileen Smith, Anne Lawson, Donna Woodyard, Barbara Bunner, Glenna Low, Nancy Park-hill, Joyce McKinney, Connie McCoy, Susanna Lowson, Roberta Coberly, Roberta Withers, Strauda Pierce, Shirley Murphy, Mary Morris, Sue Coberly. Center: Joy Cuppett. Background: Mrs. Bord. 86 cfjdl AM ri. (flub The Lettermen Club is for the boys who have earned a letter in any sport. It was organized in 1937 by our present coach, Mr. McKinney. While striving for their ultimate goal, which is promoting good sportsmanship throughout the school, the Lettermen have undertaken the job of procuring a motion picture camera with which to take pictures of the football games. The revenue will be raised by holding a square dance immediately following football season. The officers for this year are president, Frank Knotts; vice-president, John Knight; secretary, Harold Calfee; collector of dues, Murrell Bol-liger. First Row: George Decker, Kenneth Lough, Gerald ShafFerman, Dick Tucker, Ralph McCord, Murrell Bolliger, Frank Knotts, John Knight, Harold Calfee, Jim Manno, James Reed. Second Row: Paul Gerkin, Paul Loar, Frank Hauser, Bob Jennings, Bill Dempsey, Mortimer Prunty, Jack Mays, George Gallaher, Warren Turner, Joe Richman, Mr. McKinney. First Row: Joan Summers, Jo Ann Morris, Ruth Phillips, Pauline Hamilton, Coletta William, Jane Parkhill, Freda McWilliams, Polly Pratt. Second Row: Miss Cole, Mary Golden, Donna Woodyard, Virginia Paige, Barbara Miller, Susan McCracken, Connie McCoy, Ruby Watkins, Shirley Harman. tiJtPdsrtic, Jicksd, fommiilfUL The A. T. C. was organized in 1942 by Mr. Robert Sloan. At present, the faculty advisor is Miss Hazel Cole. This group is composed of juniors and seniors who have been selected on the basis of honesty, dependability, and courtesy. The A. T. C. assists at athletic events by selling tickets, ushering, and attending doors. Each year the members are awarded letters for their services. 87 HiqhliqPdi, off- JhsL (fJwmpwttAJup $ame. SECRETARIAL POSITIONS A SHORTER WAY TO HIGHER PAY An intensive WVBC business or secretarial course will qualify you quickly for a preferred office position. SESSIONS ALL YEAR High school seniors are invited to write, call at the college office, or telephone Clarksburg 2-9811 for full particulars. WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE T. B. CAIN, President Clarksburg West Virginia When you are anxious to please—when you want your gift to be something special and mean something special— there's nothing finer, nothing so sentimental, yet so practical as a beautiful gift from Loar's. On life's journey, always insist on the best of everything. WM. ARCHDEACON COMPANY COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND BOYS Grafton, W. Va. MALONE'S DRUG AND CHEMICAL COMPANY The Rexall Store Grafton's Favorite Drug Store 90 LOAR'S JEWELRY STORE for 60 Years HOME LAUNDRY PURE FOOD MARKETS CLEANERS DYERS Complete FOOD Stores Phone 76 Grafton, W. Va. Satisfaction Guaranteed For the Best in Quality and Service Phone Grafton 551 Phone Bridgeport 24961 HAMRIC MOTOR CO. RIVERSIDE DRIVE GRAFTON, W. VA. Phone 1176 Congratulations, Seniors of 1953 May you have many successful Years ahead. CONGRATULATIONS to The Senior Class from CHRISLIP'S PHARMACY 119 East Main Street Phone 305 We deliver WILSON FLORIST 253 West Main Street Grafton, W. Va. Phone 298 91 CONGRATULATIONS Compliments CLASS OF 1953 THE CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR THE HORNOR-GAYLORD CO CUPPETT'S FOOD STORE CLARKSBURG W. VA. 217 Walnut St. West Grafton WHOLESALE GROCERS 60th Year of Service The Friendly Store WEST VA. FARM SUPPLY HARDWARE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES When the time comes .. . Let us help you Furnish your home J. LEE EVANS FURNITURE STORE 92 Phone 15 1 01 Beech St. Complete home furnishers since 1898 Congratulations EVANS HARDWARE CO. Class of 1953 Farm Implements Plumbing and Electrical Supplies DuPont Paints VALLEY INN MOTOR COURT Phone 215 2 East Main St. Grafton, W. Va. COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR For Production and Health Dealer FEED UBIKO LIFE GUARD FEEDS THEY ARE MINERALIZED For Economy and Profit FARMERS DELIGHT FEED CO. SAM VELTRI AND SON R. F. D. 1 SIMPSON PHONE 3302 GRAFTON WHOLESALE AND RETAIL R. D. WILSON SONS CO. Wholesale Papers Wrapping Papers, Printing Papers School Supplies For Quick Service call— GRAFTON CLEANERS Sole Distributors of Hammermill Bond - Glen Elk No. 2 Phone 97 93 CLARKSBURG 4-7549 We operate our own plant C. W. PHILLIPS SON SHRIVER MOTOR COMPANY Meats - Produce - Groceries Westinghouse Electrical Appliances 837 W. Main Street Phone 323 FORD SALES AND SERVICE 100 Pike Street and U. S. 50 Grafton, W. Va. Telephone 300 IT CAN BE DONE If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill. Be a scrub in the valley—but be The best little scrub by the side of the rill; Be a bush, if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a bush, be a bit of the grass. And some highway some happier make; If you can't be a muskie, then just be a bass. But the liveliest bass in the lake! We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew. There's something for all of us here. There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do, And the task we must do is the near. If you can't be the highway, then just be a trail, If you can't be the sun, be a star; It isn't by size that you win or you fail; Be the best of whatever you are! THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Compliments A G MEN'S STORE The Young Man's Store Self LEONARD'S Service GROCERY 63 W. Main Street 94 Abe Gus THAT'S US U jl (Hjouml Jim, Joe! 95 If you get it at the . . . UNIOR DRUG COMPANY . . . it's right Prescriptions a specialty 60 West Main Street Phone 500 Compliments of J. C. PENNEY CO. The store that thrift built SHINGLETON BROTHERS, INC WHOLESALE FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Get your vitamins the natural way. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. TOM BARTLETT ADLINGTON'S BARBER SHOP For Quick and Courteous Service W. Main Street Compliments of MINARD'S SPAGHETTI INN Spaghetti Dinners also Steak Chicken Dinners Ph. 2-9223 96 PARRISH AGENCY, INC. FREY'S SERVICE STATION Real Estate - Insurance - Loans 207 W. Main Telephone 333 Grafton, W. Va. U. S. Royal Tires 27 E. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. Phone 1184 Compliments MORGAN MOTOR SALES Your DESOTO - PLYMOUTH Dealer BLUEVILLE PHONE—870 i®0D3V QUEEN ZINN'S MUSIC SUPPLY Compliments Records DAD'S LUNCH Olds Band Instruments Sandwiches Soft Drinks Philco Radio and Main Street Television 19 W. Main Phone 1267 97 Ask your grocer Compliments of For SEARS ROEBUCK CO. G B BREAD Clarksburg, W. Va. Satisfaction guaranteed or GRAFTON BAKING CO., INC. your money refunded Compliments FOUR CORNERS BUILDERS SERVICE RESTAURANT SUPPLY CO. Specializing in EVERYTHING FOR STEAKS AND CHOPS THE BUILDER Phone 9670 Phone 803-280 BLUEVILLE GRAFTON, W. VA. GRAFTON, W. VA. IKE'S TIRE SERVICE FOLEY'S CURB SERVICE 209 West Main Street Phone 216 Best Hot Dogs in Town Grafton, West Virginia At The Streetcar Named Desire Your local Firestone dealer 98 CrosUy Appliances Roper Ranges York Air Conditioning Apex Washers Whirlpool Washers Crosley Television MUSGROVE'S WHOLESALE BENNETTS REFRIGERATION SERVICE Commercial and Domestic Sales and Service GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA 206 E. Main Street Phone 1573 GROCERY Groceries, Flour, Feed 204-206 Latrobe Street Grafton, W. Va. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATING CLASS OF '53 GRAFTON JEWELRY COMPANY — For — The Finest in Jewelry WOLFE TIRE SHOP 124 E. Main St. Phone 846 GRAFTON W. VA. Since 1922 TIRE RECAPPING VULCANIZING For Friendly Service Visit CARROLL'S AMOCO SERVICE RICHARD W. CARROLL SANITARY BAKING CO. Bakers of Route 50 Grafton, W. Va. KEW-BEE Bread 99 Phone 9653 Road Service HALL MOTOR TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT 233 East Main Street Bridgeport West Virginia Compliments of FLINN-PAYTON STUDIO Makers of Portraits that live Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 2-8661 COZY REST RESTAURANT AND TOURIST COURT Air Conditioned Furnace Heated FINE FOOD FOR FINE PEOPLE MODERN COTTAGES WITH BATH Private parties, banquets Plan your next party Let us take care of Your out-of-town guest AT AT COZY REST WEST VIRGINIA'S LARGEST TOURIST COURT Congratulations CROSS'S NEWS STAND 308 Walnut Street DR. ROBERT F. GERKIN School Supplies Optometrist too Light Lunches ScmnA d ioumt School 101 Compliments J. RAY KEENER of PETER'S GROCERY 801 West Main St. Phone 14 Feed Farm Supplies Phone No. 2 830 W. Main Street MARINELLO LINGERIE AND BEAUTY SALON VIRGINIA HANLEITER, Owner Telephone 672 62 West Main Street GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA KEENER MOTOR CO. DODGE AND PLYMOUTH DEALERS CARS and TRUCKS U. S. Route 50 and West Main Street GRAFTON WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of Compliments to MOLLOHAN GULF SERVICE Graduating Class of 53 17 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. TYGERT LAKE RESTAURANT 107 SPURGEON MOLLOHAN. Owner U. S. Route 50—Mildred Stevens WILES ESSO SERVICE CENTER BOLYARD'S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Washing and Lubrication —Our Specialty Route 50 W. Main St. Ph. 9697 Contracting and Electrical Supplies Telephones 316-407 111 W. Main St. HEFLIN'S STYLE SHOP for Style and Quality in Ladies' Wearing Apparel FAIRMONT BUSINESS COLLEGE An approved school for the training of veterans. Member: West Virginia Association of Business Schools. National Association and Council of Business Schools. Courses as follows: HIGHER ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JUNIOR ACCOUNTING SECRETARIAL STENOGRAPHIC CLERK-TYPIST COMPTOMETRY Write for details. Phone 9710 Fairmont, West Virginia WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE The Home Owned Store With the Chain Store Price BELLE'S NEWSSTAND BELLE WHITE, Prop. 103 57 W. Main Street Phone 1 52 School Supplies, Candy, Soft Drinks JENKIN S CLEANERS MERRELLS, INC. Corner Beech and Walnut Streets 1 1 5 S. Second Street Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 787 Class Rings Come clean with us Announcements and and we'll dye for you. Cards The Name to buy by. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IN GRADUATING CLASS GRAFTON OF 1953 BARTON'S FROM The One Stop Shop PARKWAY TAVERN PARKWAY for the entire family. PHONE 9645 GRAFTON, W. VA. R. H. LAWSON Compliments Authorized Agent to Underwood Typewriters Graduating Class of 1953 Underwood Adding Machines Desk, Chairs, Files PARKHILL'S PAINT IA AIIDADCD CTADC 10-12 Arcade Building Clarksburg, W. Va. WALLrArCK jIUKt 104 WALLPAPER STORE Congratulations Seniors HERB'S GULF SERVICE Intersection of Rts. 50 119 CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Sales and Service Complete Esso Service Modern Body Shop DENTON MOTOR CO. Phone 682 U. S. Route 50 Phone 433 Grafton, W. Va. R. W. (BOB) HOOD GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT 125 West Main Street Phone 493 (Opposite First National Bank) AGENCY FOR ALL LINES OF TRAVELERS INSURANCE Life Accident Health Hospitalization Automobile Fire Livestock Marine MASON BROTHERS CONTRACTORS - COAL Route 2 (Pruntytown) GRAFTON, W. VA. PLAZA RESTAURANT The place of fine food Your Patronage is Appreciated 227 W. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. Phone 9692 Royal Typewriters Adding Machines All other equipment and supplies for the office. All makes of Portable Typewriters SPRINGER OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Fairmont, W. Va. Phone 480 105 LAYMAN'S REPAIR SHOP 109-111 Beech Street Phone 63 Grafton, W. Va. C. EARL LAYMAN, Owner KAISER-FRAZER HENRY J. DEALER Also GUARANTEED USED CARS PARTS ACCESSORIES FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS Complete Automotive Equipment To Do Any Job Large or Small Steam Cleaning Vacuum Cleaning Repainting Front end Alignment Glass Installed Wheel Balancing Specialized Brake Service Relining Sun Scientific Automotive Testing Equipment for Motor Testing, Distributer Ignition Testing, Generator Voltage Regulator Testing — Keys Made — SHELL GASOLINE OIL You ask for it we have it We specialize in Carbureter Repair Overhaul STAFF Shop Foreman William R. (Bill) Skinner Mechanic Kenneth E. (Ken) Reed Mechanic C. Marlyn (Red) Thompson 106 c tipL (DjuaIujc JhsL SclwoL 2 qWl 107 W. A. WOODYARD LUMBER CO. J. EDDIE BAKE SHOP W. A. WOODYARD, Owner Lumber Yard and Planing Mill Your Servant of the Century MONONGAHELA POWER COMPANY EDDIE'S CASH MARKET Fresh Meats - Products Complete Line of Groceries Satisfaction Guaranteed We Deliver 122 Yates Ave. Phone 159 Quality Baked Goods Fancy Candies Bridgeport 57-R3 Dial 45102 Bridgeport W. Va. SKAGGS JEWELERS EXCLUSIVE JEWELERS Official B O Watch Inspectors WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY Phone 1345 12 W. Main Street GRAFTON, W. VA. Next Door to A P AMERICAN NEWS STAND S. A. MORASCO 38 Main Street School Supplies Office Supplies Hallmark Cards Cards for all occasions When you think enough to send the very best. Magazines for the Multitudes 108 Compliments of SAYRES MARKET Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats Vegetables and Produce Every need for the table Phone 459 No. 17 West Main St. COMPLIMENTS OF GRAFTON DRIVE-IN THEATRE, INC Route 119 GRAFTON, MORGANTOWN ROAD Compliments GRAFTON MANUFACTURING CO. 914 W. Main St. DIXIE THEATRE Home of Paramount, R.K O, Radio, Columbia and Republic Pictures Always A Good Show Beauty Permanence Economy HAMMOND BRICK CO. Plant—Thornton Office—Blueville GRAFTON, W. VA. For those who build the best. VICTOR J. LUCAS DAIRY Homogenized Grade A Milk 109 Grafton West Virginia Grafton, W. Va. Phone 2611 Chevrolet Oldsmobile The Most Beautiful Buy of All Compliments of CURRY MOTOR CO. Grafton BARTLETT'S MOTEL Compliments RUSSELL'S RADIO of ADMIRAL MOTOROLA WELFARE FINANCE CORPORATION Radios Television Loans $ 10.00 - $300.00 Expert Service on Auto and EDWARD G. CLEAVENGER Home Radios, Appliances Television Manager Call 121 Blueville Compliments TYGART VALLEY PLUMBING of ELECTRIC CO. DR. JAMES V. FLANAGAN 115 West Main St. Phone 822 1263 1509 Compliments of MOTEL GRAFTON THOMAS FURNITURE EXCHANGE U. S. Route 50 Jet. of 119 For the Finest Used and New Furniture Be sure to try us first and save Blueville—Grafton, W. Va. We Buy, Sell, and Trade MR. AND MRS. FRANK H. CRISLIP Owners and Managers 203 W. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. PORTRAITS AND GROUP PICTURES USED IN THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY W. R. LOAR AND SON GRAFTON, W. VA. Kodaks Suppplies Kodak Finishing Built to Serve You . . . Pictured above, Kurtz Bros, factory and warehouses along with the Pittsburgh Branch contain more than 112,000 square feet of floor space. Here, under one roof, your school annuals are printed, bound and covered. A plant built to serve your printing needs. KURTZ BROS.   CLEARFIELD, PA. Ill $e UHC£ Qaalifi tint Hddujcl OUR COMPLETE SERVICE WILL SOLVE YOUR YEARBOOK PROBLEMS. Pliotb THE CANTON ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPE COMPANY 410 3RD. STREET S.E., CANTON, OHIO