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

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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

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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.

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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