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

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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

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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

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(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.