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

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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

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(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

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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