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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

CHARIEEN EVANS A RAY SHAW III G. THOMAS BARTLETT III ROBERTA LOCKARD Editor Associate Editor Managing Editor Business Manager Published by the Senior Class GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL Grafton, West Virginio The Senior Class of 1954 dedicates the Re-Echo to Mr. Lynn Faulkner for the time and services he has contributed to our school. He has devised the sound system for the football games and he repairs the electrical devices around the school. Mr. Faulkner teaches four subjects: physics, chemistry, general science, and drivers education; he also sponsors the Radio Club. He has coached the Grafton High track team for a number of years. Mr. Faulkner is always present at all school functions and one can always find him and his wife, the former Esther Murray, at all the school dances. Mr. Faulkner came to Grafton High School in 1927 and has remained here since, with the exception of the four years he served in the Navy during World War II. He is now serving in the Navy Reserves. He attended Harvard and Cornell Universities and is a graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S.E.E. and a A.M. degree. For the many services and constant friendship, we dedicate the 1954 Re-Echo to Mr. Lynn Faulkner, who justly deserves the honor. 4 FOREWORD We, the Senior Class of 1954, are soon to graduate. Through the many autumns, winters, and springtimes of our high school life we have learned to love this, our school. As we now leave these familiar classrooms of Grafton High School to enter the summertime of life, we shall forever cherish the memories of these past four carefree years which have highlighted the springtime of our life. Down through the seasons as we look back at the past, our Re-Echo will illuminate and recapture the spirit of our trials, tribulation, and happiness that we have found here in G. H. S. With this thought in mind, we publish the Re-Echo of 1954. 5 CONTENTS Dedication Foreword Administration Faculty Homecoming Organizations Football Freshmen Sophomores 4 5 8 12 17 18 28 34 36 Juniors 40 Organizations 45 Basketball 48 Class Tournament 52 PRING.. Honor Students 54 Seniors 58 Jr.-Sr. Prom 72 Personalities 74 Track 77 Organizations 78 Advertising 83 6 SUPERINTENDENT AND ASS'T. Mr. Virgil Rohrbough has served Taylor County schools since 1935. He served as assistant superintendent from 1935 to 1942. In 1942 he was appointed acting superintendent and in 1949 he was appointed to his present position as superintendent of schools. Before his superintendency he was a teacher in Lewis County and principal of First Ward School and of East Grafton School. Mr. Rohrbough obtained his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College and A.M. degree from West Virginia University. He has been proved very efficient in carrying out a well rounded education system in Taylor County. Mr. Rohrbough is a member of W. Va. Education Association, the National Education Association, and past president of the American Association of School Administrators. He is very active in community projects and is a member of Grafton Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge, and Secretary of the Grafton City Hospital Board. Mr. Ronald Knotts, assistant superintendent of schools, has capably held that position since his appointment in 1949. He had taught at Bartlett School in Taylor County and served as principal at Simpson Grade School and Pruntytown Elementary School. He obtained his A.B. degree and his A.M. degree from West Virginia University. Mr. Knotts is very active in community projects. He belongs to Grafton Kiwanis, Comp Towles Advisory Committee, is chairman of the American Red Cross, Campaign Director of March of Dimes, and achievement chairman of Boy Scouts of America. Along with the community activities he is a member of the choir of the Andrews Methodist Church. R VIRGIL ROHRBOUGH Superintendent of Schools RONALD I. KNOTTS Assistant Superintendent of Schools 8 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION left  o right: Poul P. Worden, Chester Blue, William Collins, J. Paul Murphy, H. K. Defendarfer, president; Virgil Rohr-bough, secretary. The Board of Education of Taylor County is composed of five members, elected by a vote of the people for a term of six years on a non-partisan ballot. These members are Harold K. Defendarfer, president; J. Paul Murphy, vice president; and Chester Blue, William Collins, and Paul P. Warden. Mr. Virgil Rohrbough, in his capacity as county superintendent, is secretary. The Board determines all policies of education in the county. They appoint a superintendent as their administrative officer. 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 lay the levy. The Board is limited to eighteen meetings. The salary of a Board member is ten dollars per meeting. This is small for the amount of valuable service each member renders and the amount of work and time the office requires. 9 EARL J. CULP Principal ROBERT CLAYTON Registrar PRINCIPAL Mr. Earl J. Culp, principal of Grafton High School, began his teaching career at Cairo High School. He spent his next five years as principal at Harrisville High School. He then held the position of Superintendent of Ritchie County Schools for two years and returned to Harrisville High School and served there until he came to Grafton. He obtained his A. B. degree from Salem College and A. M. degree from University of Pittsburgh. He also did graduate work at West Virginia University, Illinois University, Superior Normal School in Superior, Wisconsin, and Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Mr. Culp takes a special interest in the problems of the students of Grafton High School and earnestly tries to find a solution to them. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the American Legion, the Masonic Fraternity, Shriners, Commander, Grafton Elks, Eastern Star, and Sigma Nu Fraternity. REGISTRAR Mr. Robert Clayton, registrar of Grafton High School, began teaching at Buckhannon, West Virginia. He served as principal of a Preston County School and principal of Rosemont School in Taylor County. He taught at West Side School in Grafton and then came to Grafton High School as an American history teacher until he received his present position. He received his A. B. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He has also attended Columbia, Duke, and West Virginia Universities. The students look to him for guidance in their educational training because of his kind and understanding manner. Due to his interest in education the future teachers club of this school has been named The Robert W. Clayton Future Teachers of America. He is a member of the state and local educational associations and a member of the American Legion of Taylor County. 10 r OFFICE SECRETARY Is our favorite voice in homeroom period . . . has served as school and financial secretary for ten years . . . has a pleasing way with students . . . fulfills her duties competently □ nd efficiently . . . excels in photography . . . has own studio. MISS ELLEN JANE WISEMAN OFFICE ASSISTANTS The office assistants are students selected by the school secretary. They are under the direction of Miss Wiseman, Mr. Culp, and Mr. Clayton. These students run errands, answer the phone calls, type, collect absence slips, and perform various other jobs that need to be done to keep the office running smoothly. Bottom Row—Left to right: Mory Ellen Carpenter, Donna Watkins, Carol Hedrick, Elaine Maxwell, Nancy Johnson, Ruby Watkins, Barbara Hamilton, Mary Jane Currey, Chorleen Evans. Top Row—Hazel Trickett, Patty Moyer, Rosalie Maxwell, Margaret Kraft, Mary Alice Hawkins, Robert Jennings, Roberta Lockard. Joan Goff, Suzanna Lawson, Mary Ann Reese, Ellen Jane Wiseman, secretary. 11 FACULTY RUTH BATTEN, A.B., A M The teacher who spends almost all of her time in the high school . . . very capably directs the senior and Thespian plays . . . stage crew sponsor . . . literary advisor of RE ECHO . . her witty, vivacious, gay manner endears her to all . . . enjoys music and likes working jig-saw puzz!es . . . likes red MILDRED BORD, A B . M.S.P.E Girls, please be quiet! . . . interested in her chil dren, (Johnnie and Jessica Anne) . . . enjoys boating on Tygart Lake . . . likes football and antique furniture . . . girls unhesitatingly take their problems to her . . . sponsor of Girls' Athletic Association . . . very capably directs the cheerleaders each year. BARBARA CAHTER. A.B., A M Has a sweet but sophisticated manner . . . liked by all students . . . sponsor of the National Honor Society . . . always looks neat . . hobbies and interests are music and traveling. CHARLES CATHER, A B .. B.S., A M Very friendly with everyone . . . always has a big. happy smile . . sponsor of the Craft Club ... a good buddy to the boys in his classes . . . his hobbies are working in plastics and collecting coins. HAZEL COLE, A B. Jolly and likes a good joke . . . Somehow always is left with the dishes after an F. H. A. party . . . co-sponsor of F. H. A. sponsor of A. T. C., and Jr. and Sr. Social Etiquette Club . . enjoys taking picture of nature . . . likes to try new recipes . . main enjoyment—sleeping. NELLIE COOK, A.B., A M Small, sweet lady . . . sponsor of the F. H. A. and Sophomore Social Etiquette Clubs . . . always found in the Home-Ec. room . . . liked and respected by her students . . . dinners for the school activities ore under her direction . . . crafts are her main hobby and interest. JAMES DOUGLAS, B S. One of our new teachers . . . attended W. V. U. and is a graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College . . . co-sponsor of the Hi-Y . . . quiet manner and understanding of youth has won him many friends . . main interest is mechanics . . . has a bashful grin. 12 r FACULTY WILMA EVANS, A. B , A. M A freshman's best friend . . . always present at school activities . . . helpful with student problems . . . sponsor of the Freshman-Sophomore Y-Teens . . . always has a happy smile. LYNN FAULKNER, B S , E. E., A. M. Very distinguished in his bearing ... a school dance is not complete without him . . . enjoys sports of all kinds (coach of the track team) . . . his hobbies include radio and television . . . mokes everyone happy and relaxed with his practical joking .. . respected by all. MILDRED HADDOX, A. B. Small, sweet lady, liked by everyone . . . favorite foods are sweets . . . has a great interest in people and as a result is a good friend to everyone . . . main hobbies and interests are music and dramatics. SHERMAN HASELDEN, B S., A. M. The advisor of the “RE-ECHO Staff, who remains a good sport through all the headaches we give him . . . sponsor of the Commercial Club, Quill and Scroll, and has been a member of the Athletic Ticket Staff for several years . . . likes to travel, hunt, and fish in Canada . . . favorite sport, football . . . has pleasing personality . . known for his hearty laugh. GLADYS HICKMAN, A. B Enjoys talking with students . . . should be highly congratulated for her school spirit . . . enjoys reading, radio ( My Friend Irma , Our Miss Brooks , and Bing Crosby's program) . . . likes fried chicken and angel food cake . . . sponsors Junior Commercial Club. ANN JERAN, B S. Has a pleasing personality . . . liked by the students because of her youthful outlook on life . . . enjoys music and dancing (with Uncle Charley) . . . emphasizes the purposes of the library . . . sponsor of the Library Club and the Student Council. Mrs. Evans Mr. Faulkner Mrs. Haddox Mr. Haselden Miss Hickman Miss Jerar 13 FACULTY WILLIAM JONES. A B One of our new teachers . . . attended Potomac Stote and graduated from Fairmont State . . . sponsor of the Hi-Y . . . sixth period study hall is his biggest headache . . . working on master's degree at W. V. U. ... chairman of Assembly programs. NAOMI LAWSON. A. B She has an eternal smile . .. folksy with her group ... enjoys music as a hobby as well as a vocation ... folk dan cing is one of her main interests . . . sponsor of Y Teens . . . coach of All-State Chorus. r MR FRANCIS JULIAN Certified in Trade and Ind. Ed. One-half of the Julian-Kelley team . . . takes a great interest and pride in the boys he teaches . . . directs evening veterans classes . . . enjoys baseball and football ... a stranger in the halls of G. H. S. MR CHARLES KELLEY Certified in Trade and Ind. Ed. Other half of the Julian-Kelley team . . . can be found in machine shop over on the hill at any time . . . takes a great interest in his boys in shop . . . enjoys sports and music . . . has a sunny, friendly smile. RANDALL McKINNEY, B. S. E., A. M Coach of our high school ... if you need a pep-talk, he con supply it . . . sponsor of the Letterman's Club . . . enjoys bridge as a pastime ... of course, likes athletics ... is liked for his humor. ALMA ROBINSON, A. B Has a sweet personality . . . one of our new teachers ... attended Muskingum College and Ohio University .. . teaches freshman English . . . co-sponsor of the Tri-Hi-Y . . . rates high with her students . . . main hobby and interest is playing bridge. Mr. Jones Mr. Julian Mr. Kelley Mrs. Lawson Mr. McKinney Mrs. Robinson 14 FACULTY PAUL SHAHAN. A B , A M , M ED. Minus quit a bit of hair because of the band . . . likes to joke with the students . . . famous words: Com'on kids, let's go, let's go! . . . directs the G.H.S. orchestra . . . favorite foods are taters and peanuts . . . hobby and interest, music. MILDRED CLEAVENGER SINSEL, A B . AM Takes a religious interest in her students . . . promoter of good morals . . . very authoritative in her presentation of her material . . . hos a pleasant, motherly smile . . . enjoys reading and sewing . . . sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y and F. T.A. LAWRENCE SPADAFORE, A B . M S Liked by all boys in the gym classes . . . always friendly . . . remains cool and calm through everything . . . enjoys giving surprises (little written lessons without warning) . . . does a splendid job as assistant coach . . . known by most as Speedy . FESTUS WAGGONER. B S AGR . M S Sponsor of the Future Farmers of America . . . almost always found in the Vo-Ag building ... a great friend to the boys which he teaches . . . has a wide understanding of students . . . excels in culinary orts. A. V. YOHO, A B . A M Have your fun now; I'll have mine Friday. ... if anyone has a problem he should be able to solve it (X = Y) . . . co-sponsor of Hi-Y . . . enjoys gardening very much . . . proof of his green thumb is his beautiful flowers. VIRGINIA YOST, A B Well acquainted with students . . . has a very sincere manner . . . sponsor of the Art Club and Freshman Girls' Social Etiquette . has won respect of the students ... heads the department that furnishes art work for the school activities . . . enjoys camping and gardening. TEACHERS CAN HAVE FUN TOO! 16 INSET: Athena Andrews—Queen QUEEN AND COURT—Uft to right: Nancy Lord, Billie Honleiter, Mary Alice Hawkins, Chorleen Evans, Athena Andrews (sitting), Barbara Westfall, Mary McKinney, Janice Woodyard, Kay Jaco. HOMECOMING Grafton High School celebrated its Third Annual Homecoming this year with popular, vivacious Athena Andrews reigning as Queen Bearcat III. Mary Charles Mollohan, president of the student body, gave the welcome address and presented Mrs. Robert Beavers, Queen Bearcat II, who crowned Athena as Queen Bearcat III. Activities held in her majesty's honor dur- ing her reign were the Homecoming Parade, the Thuse, the Coronation, and the Homecoming Dance with Loui Morace's orchestra. Members of the royal court were Nancy Lord, Kay Jaco, Billie Hanleiter, Janice Wood-yard, Mary McKinney, Mary Alice Hawkins, Barbara Westfall, and Charleen Evans. The crown bearer was Johnny Lord and the flower girl, Romula Jennings. 17 LITERARY STAFF Camilla Tucker, typist; Miss Batten, literary advisor; Barbara Wagoner, feature editor; Sue Randall, literary editor; Charleen Evans, editor; Mary Charles Mollohan, athletic editor; Jo Ann Morris, organization editor; Katharine Hebb, typist; Mary Jane Currey, feature editor. MOUNTING STAFF Jane Rarkhill, assistant mounting editor; Ray Show, associate editor; Tom Bartlett, managing editor; Adrienne Jenkins, mounting editor; Mr. Haselden, sponsor; Joan Goff, artist; Anne Lawson, layout editor. Tom Bartlett, managing editor; Ray Shaw, associate editor; Charleen Evans, editor; Roberta Lockard, business manager. BUSINESS STAFF Robert Goosman, advertising manager; Mr. Haselden, sponsor; Shirley Harman, assistant subscription manager; Janice Sigel, organization manager; Roberta Lockard, business manager; Shirley Murphy, subscription manager; Polly Holloway, assistant advertising manager. OFFICERS Seated—left to right: Mary Mollohon, president; Miss Jeran, sponsor. Standing: Polly Holloway, vice president; Tom Bartlett, treasurer; Shirley Murphy, secretary STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Grafton High School was established in October, 1940, under the sponsorship of Mr. Harry Odgers. The purpose of the student council is to foster the general activities of the student body and to promote, in every way possible, the best interests of the school. At the beginning of the year a student is elected to the council from each home room. This year the student council published a student's handbook which acquainted the students with every activity of the school. The council also sponsors rthe annual Homecoming. The officers for the 1953-54 school term are as follows: president, Mary Charles Mollohan; vice president, Pauline Holloway; secretary, Shirley Ann Murphy ; treasurer, Tom Bartlett. The sponsor is Miss Jeran. Bottom Row—left to right: Nancy Lord, Jackie Westfall, Sandra Wagoner, Polly Holloway, Mary Mollohan, Shirley Murphy, Tom Bartlett, William Murray, Robert Jones. Top row: Betty Frank, Yvonne Summers, Carolyn McQuaid, Donna Cooper, Helen Smith, Mary Sue Blue, Leo Stevens, Miss Jeran, Mr. Culp, James Ward, Randall Murphy, John Bartlett, Mary McKinney, Josephine Hulderman, Bill Harman. 19 Bottom Row—Loft to right: Jeon Porker, Roberta Coberly, Adrienne Jenkins, Charlotte Stilwell, Yvonne Summers, Roberta Lockard, Kothorine Hebb, Ruby Watkins, Charlotte Wil liams, Janice Sigel. Second Row: Carolyn Grow, Sara Poppalardo, Evelyn Lake, Suzanna Lawson, Robert Goos-man, Danny Sister, Mary Alice How-kins, Barbara Hamilton, Charlene Simmons, Mr. Haselden. Top Row: Elaine Maxwell, Pauline Pratt, Margaret Kraft, Barbara Burdett, Janet Tucker, Camilla Tucker, Reba Roach, Nancy Bolyard, Jo Ann Childers, Harlene Matthews. The Commercial Club was organized under the direction of Mr. Haselden in 1940. COMMERCIAL CLUB The purpose of this club is to provide opportunities for the personal development of its members through club activities in the high school and the community. Some of the club activities include the printing of the football program, the Commercial Club dinner, and Spring Dance. The following are the officers of the club: president, Yvonne Summers; vice president, Roberta Ann Lockard; secretary, Charlotte Stilwell; treasurer, Katharine Hebb; sergeant-at-arms. Ruby Watkins; reporter, Adrienne Jenkins; and sponsor, Mr. Sherman Haselden. The Junior Commercial Club was organized last year by Miss Gladys Hickman and is open to all the freshmen and sophomores who are taking the commercial course. The purpose of this club is to acquaint the members with the various machines that they will use during their commercial courses and to help them cultivate a business behavior. The officers for 1953-54 are president, Patty Current; vice president, Evelyn Knotts; secretary, Macel Dillon; treasurer, Annabell Pitzer; and reporter, Linda Moore. The sponsor is Miss Gladys Hickman. JUNIOR COMMERCIAL CLUB Bottom Row—Left to right: Phyllis Tacy, Mary Jane Veltri, Macel Dillon, Patty Current, Evelyn Knotts, Linda Moore, Jack McDougal, An-nabelle Pitzer. Top Row: Miss Hickman, Linda McKeen, Helen Haller, Opal Nestor, Ruth Sigley, Mary Jo Sharp, Ann Winemiller, Mona Ray Hawkins, Jo Ann Abel, Charlotte Dunham, Patty Drennan, Paul Taylor, Reva Haller, Mary Duckworth. 20 CRAFT CLUB The Craft Club creates a hobby interest among its members so that they may better use their free time. The members participate in such hobbies a« gold wire and shell jewelry; plastic; leather; aluminum; and wood crafts. The officers are president, Sam Harman; vice president, Herbert Smith; secretary, Sara Poppolardo; treasurer, Sue Gabbert; advisor, Mr. Cather. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club was organized in 1950 by Miss Minnette Watkins. The purpose of the club is to learn about libraries, books, and magazines. During the year the club learns the functions of the library and puts these functions into practice. The club is also responsible for the attractiveness of the library. The emblem of the Library Club is an owl, representing wisdom; two books, showing materials; and a burning lamp, depicting enlightment obtained from books. Serving as officers for this year are president, Susie McCracken; vice president, Deloris Tate; secretary, Tom Lanham; treasurer, Martha Trimble; reporter, John Bartlett; sponsor. Miss Jeran. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Betty Frank, Elizabeth Grow, Sam Harman, Sara Pappolardo, Herbert Smith, Bill Harmon. TOP ROW: Dale Godwin, Ruth Reneman, Janetta Sergeant, Diane Poe, Tom Bartlett, Catherine Leggett, Betty Glaspell, Richard Walls, Mr. Cather. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Marcia Trimble, Mary McDonald, Ethel Thomas, John Bartlett, Mary Satterfield. Betty Austin, Jane Parkhill, Mary Alice Fleming, Helen Teets. TOP ROW: Deloris Tate, Miss Jeran, Betty Weaver, Tom lanham, Margarite Baugh, Geraldine Gull, Susie Mc-Craken, Carol Swick, Potty Current, Camilla Tucker, Roger Davis, Jo Ann Abel, Deloris Moore, Polly Orr, Violet Clinger. 21 TRI-HI-Y Bottom Row—Loft to right: Borbaro Shaw, Donna Watkins, Libby Murray, Joan Parkor, Roberta Withers, Thelma Varner, Wanda Wilson, Velma Varner. Second Row: Ruby Watkins, Betty Jo Paige, Rosalie Maxwell, Annabelle Pitzer, Mary Prichard, Mary Woodford, Macel Zinn, Linda McDonald, Yvonne Summers. Third Row: Nancy Matsy, Barbara Towles, Mary McKinney, Elaine Maxwell, Janet Tucker, Linda Menear, Barbara Wagoner, Rosemary Rinko, Hazel Trickett, Patty Moyer, Ruth Sigely, Mrs. Robinson. Fourth Row: Joan McDaniel, Patty Satterfield, Colletta Williams, Mary Jane Moore, Shirley McDaniel, Delores Moore, Camilla Tucker, Barbara Westfall, Mary Mollohan. Top Row: Betty Wolfe, Evelyn Shroyer, Polly Pratt, Eileen Hawkins, Barbara Weaver, Anita Shahon, June Wright, Linda Moore, Beverly Sinsel, Lois Sansbury, Lovelia Whitescorver. The Tri-Hi-Y, a sister organization of the Hi-Y Club, is a religious organization, affiliated with the State and National Y. M. C. A. The meetings consist of worship programs, discussion of the problems of teen-agers, and planning of social activities. The purpose of this club is To create and maintain and to extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Chris- tian character. One of the ways to accomplish this is by church attendance as a group. The officers are president, Yvonne Summers; vice president, Thelma Varner; corresponding secretary, Roberta Lockard; recording secretary, Beverly Cutright; treasurer, Anne Lawson; sergeant-at-arms, Athena Andrews; and chaplain, Joan Goff. Mrs. Sinsel and Mrs. Robinson are the faculty sponsors. Bottom Row, Loft to right: Evelyn Lake, Suzanna Lawson, Athena Andrews, Anne Lawson, Billie Bott, Roberta Lock-ord, Joan Goff, Chorleen Evans. Second Row: Shirley Currey, Karen Clelland, Jo Ann Childers, Donna Jo Cooper, Beverly Cutright, Edno Jackson, Shirley Bolliger, Virginia Baugh, Mary Duckworth, Joyce Bunner. Third Row: Jo Ann Lambert, Rosemary Delaney, Regina Bonner, Dorothy Bolyard, Loretta Lawler, Shelia Currey, Lee Ellen Bolliger, Sara Kite, Mary Hines, Lila Jo Dillion, Adrienne Jenkins, Roberta Coberly, Betty Frank, Mrs. Sinsel, Sue Coberly Fourth Row: Carol Bartlett, Elizabeth Linn, Kathryn Currey, Rosalie Losh, Vanessa Conaway, Patty Current, Mary Sue Blue, Eileen Brown, Loretta DeMoss, Patsy Isner, Macel Dillion, Shirley Harman, Coro May Knight. Top Row: Sandra Courtney, Noncy Flanagan, Carol Ann Ewers, Nancy Devers, Rosemary Johns, Jean Hinkins, Joan Bennett, Jane Evans, Mona Rae Hawkins, Betty Baugh, Patty Bailey, Peggy Bartlett, Potty Collier, Nina Costolo, Billie Hanleiter, Fredda Haithcoat, Morelia Gerkins. Janice Ellers. Hl-Y The Hi-Y, organized in Grafton High School since 1924, is a voluntary club for all boys in the upper three classes who are interested in practicing the principles of Christian living in the school. Under the joint sponsorship of Mr. Jones, Mr. Yoho, and Mr. Douglas, the club attends church in a body several times during the school year as its main activity. It sponsors, in conjunction with its sister organization, the Tri-Hi-Y, the Can Dance and the Sock Hop, the proceeds from both dances going to local and international charities. In addition, a contribution is made to World Service, the world wide charity of the National Hi-Y Fellowship. Leading the club for the 1953-54 year are Ray Shaw, president; Tom Bartlett, vice-president; J. Paul Murphy, secretary; John Fawcett, treasurer; and Ronald Nicodemus, chaplain. Bottom Row—Loft to right: Arthur Shelton. Bob Reed, Jim Robinson, Donald Hargett, Bill Murray, Sam lockard, John Fawcett. Bobby Bolyard, Roy Show. Second Row: Mr. Yoho, Jim Ward, Terry Sandsbury, Pat DeAngelis, Ellis Wilson, Cecil Robinson, Alston Tucker, Dick Hathaway, Bud Smith, Richard Knotts, Mr. Jones Top Row: Bob Maloney. Charles Keener, Bill Clayton, Charles Lance. Don Williams, Gordon Kent, James Grey, Steve Keane, Ed Skaggs. Bottom Row—left to right: Robert Jennings, Bill Moloney, Robert Gough, Gene McDaniel, Robert Jones, Donald Kitzmiller, J. Paul Murphy, John Shields, Tom Bartlett. Second Row: Mr. Douglas, Eugene Thorn. David Jacobs Word Laulis, Joe Skidmore, Glen Goodwin, Larry Martin, Hoymond Luzadder, Jim Wil-liamson, Teddy Sandsbury, Mr. Jones. Third Row: Nick Idoni, Mike Keane, Sam Harmon, Donald Bennett, Eugene Stockett, Tom Withers, Homer Heaton, Jim Roomsburg. Top Row Nathan Evans, Tom McCoy, Arthur Jackson, Earl Corrothers, Jock Mays, Donald Luzadder, Hugh DeMoss, Gary Knotts, John Orr, Richard Tigne. 23 THESPIAN PLAY THE EYES OF TALALOC was the annual play presented by the National Thespians. It was a mystery in three acts, filled with suspense and sprinkled with humor. The play was well presented and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. To Miss Batten and the entire play cast should be extended congratulations for the grand job that was done. Members in the cast included Libby Murray (Amanda Simpkins), Glen Goodwin (Pudge Rogers), Ray Shaw (Professor), Tom Bartlett III (Tommy Tinker), Polly Holloway (Nancy Howe), Bobby Lockard (Virginia Lee Byrd), Carol Ewers (Pat Gillis), Jim Williamson (Nawa), Tony Veltri (Salvador Del Santos), Adrienne Jenkins (Pepita Del Santos), Nathan Evans (John Wayne), and J. Paul Murphy (Ezra Simpkins). BOTTOM ROW: Tom Bartlett. Jim Williamson, Ray Shaw, Glen Goodwin, Nathan Evans, Tony Veltri. TOP ROW: Libby Murray, Carol Ann Ewers, Polly Holloway, Adrienne Jenkins, Bobbie Lockard. The officers for the year, 53-54, are as follows: president, Ray Shaw; vice president, Tom Bartlett; secretary-treasurer, Roberta Lockard; wardrobe mistress, Adrienne Jenkins. SITTING: Tony Veltri, Ray Show, Tom Bartlett. STANDING—left to right: Adrienne Jenkins, Roberta Lockard, Earl Corrothers, Polly Holloway, Libby Murray. NATIONAL THESPIANS The Thespians were organized in 1931 under the leadership of Miss Grace Loar and has been an active club in the high school since that time. The club sponsor is now Miss Batten, who has guided the troupe through many plays. This year the Thespians have presented the play, The Eyes of Talaloc , and some assembly programs. The main purpose of the club is to provide for the advancement of dramatic arts in the school. 24 BOTTOM ROW—L«ft to right: Marlene Proud-foot, Kay Duff, Sue Randall, Mary Jane Cur-rey, Charlotte Williams, Mory Ellen Carpenter, Carolyn Costolo, Annabelle Harr, Janice Sigel, Charlene Simmons. SECOND ROW. Hilda Farence, Josephine Hulderman, Ruth Holt, Genevieve Currey, Eva Cropp, Doris Freeze, Reba Roach, Helen Reed, Jackie Robinson, Mary Ann Reese, Mrs. Lawson. TOP ROW: Linda Preston, Harlene Matthews, Polly Orr, Luella Currey, Jo Ann Holt, Pansy Poling, Charlotte Cochran, Jane Nestor, Shirley Murphy. BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Carol Romine, Deloris Moran, Phyllis Tacy, Hazel Robinson, Ada Rutherford, Barbara Criss, Ramonda Frey, Loretta Austin, Freda Constable, Lon-etta McWilliams, Mory Simmons, Patricio Shultz, Jean Nestor. Judy Ringler, Potty McDonald. SECOND ROW: Frances Fast, Sandra Waggoner, Louise Mitchell, Marion Pratt, Mary Satterfield, Patsy Poling, Sally Thayer, Betty Maloney, Jackie Westfall, La-Donna Smith, Barbara Sampson, Linda Me-Keen, Carol Preston. THIRD ROW: Patricia Ward, Mrs. Evans, Grace Mosser, Doraine Mitchell, Helen Smith, Dolene Stevens, Janice Woodyard, Ann Winemiller, Joann Abel, Ellen Mason, Ruby Yeager, Kila Byerly, Margaret Mouser, Marjorie Henderson, Martha Shaffer-man. Potty Drennan, Katie Barker. TOP ROW: Nancy Lord, Nancy Sergent, Barbara Corum, Paula Kelpfel, Josephine Bevilock, Carol Swick, Shirley Auvil, Shirley Newlon, Carol Keener, Kay Joco, Linda Summers, Maxine Sinsel. JR.-SR. Y-TEENS The Y-Teens, open to all girls, is an organization which is affiliated with the National Young Women's Christian Association. The purpose of this club is To grow as a person in friendship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities and love of God. It promotes fellowship, character, and service to others. The club, being interdenominational, attends church in a body. During the year it sponsors a candy drive for the children of Europe. The officers of the club are president, Mary Jane Currey; vice president, Mary Ellen Carpenter; secretary, Charlotte Williams; treasurer. Sue Randall; reporter, Kay Duff. Mrs. Lawson is faculty advisor. FRESH.-SOPH. Y-TEENS Freshman and sophomore Y-Teens is the junior division of the Y-Teens Club in Grafton High School. The purpose is: To grow as a person in friendship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities; and in love of God. The club, which is affiliated with the National Young Women's Christian Association, directs activities which are centered around the basic religious purpose of the club. The members attend a different church each month and engage in many other independent activities. The officers elected for the year are presidnt, Phyllis Tacy; vice president, Darlene Stevens; secretary-treasurer, Tisha McKeen. The sponsor is Mrs. Evans. 25 Bottom Row—Loft to right: Suo Coberly, Mary Mollohan, Roberta Coberly, Elizabeth Murray, Jo Ann Morris, Athena Andrews, Suzanno Lawson, Billie Bott, Shirley Murphy, Roberta Withers. Top Row: Charlotte Williams, Rose Marie Lander. Barbara Burdett, Mary Alice Haw kins, Roberta Lockard, Anne Law-son, Mrs. Bord, Mary McKinney. Bottom Row—Left to right: Jack Mays, Robert Jennings, Bill Maloney, Ellis Wilson, Pat DeAngelis, Terry Sandsbury, James Reed. Top Row: Joe Richmond, Robert Mollohan, Donald Luzadder, Sammy Shriver, James Robinson, Robert Goosman, Mr. McKinney. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association is always remembered for its annual Spinster's Hop, the dance which gives the girls a chance to catch a man. The purpose of this club is to promote girls' athletics and to further the development of leadership and sportsmanship through participation in athletic programs. The organization is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior who is interested in girls' athletics and meets the requirement of a B-average. The officers are president, Charlotte Williams; vice president, Roberta Lockard; secretary-treasurer, Anne Lawson. Mrs. Bord is faculty advisor. LETTERMEN CLUB The Lettermen Club was organized by our present coach, Mr. McKinney. Membership is limited to boys who have fulfilled the Letter requirements as specified by the Athletic Department of the school. The Grafton High Lettermen Club has as its chief purposes the following objectives: (1) to promote better scholastic standing among athletes (2) to promote wholesome athletic relationship with other school opponents (3) to promote good sportsmanship (4) to encourage participation in athletics (5) to assist in protection and preservation of school property, especially athletic equipment (6) to promote school spirit in our school. The officers are president, Jack Mays; vice president, Robert Mollohan; secretary, Terry Sandsbury; treasurer, Donald Luzadder. Mr. McKinney is faculty advisor. 26 Up ond of '•m kids! Soy t«om, we'fi with yo! CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders are chosen by a council which consists of the coaches, girls' physical education teacher, two teachers appointed by the principal, and two members of the student council who represent the student body. The cheerleaders are chosen for a term of one year. At the end of their cheering year they are awarded a letter and certificate from the athletic department. The standards for these girls must be high since they are considered by the general public to be representative of the attitude and conduct of the entire student body. Mrs. Bord is the coach. VARSITY BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Sam Shriver, Robert Mollohan, Ellis Wilson, Jack Mays, Donald luzadder, Pat DeAngelis, Ranny Conner, Robert Jennings, James Jacobs, James Robinson, David Mumaw, Joe Richmond. SECOND ROW: Cecil Robinson, Bill Maloney, John Stevenson, James Gray, Gordon Kent, David Jacobs, Thomas Nye, Donald Knotts, Homer Heaton, Danny Sisler, Herbert Smith, George Hershman, Robert Reed. John Taylor. TOP ROW: Richard Morgan and Jack Current (managers), Richard Walls, Charles Prunty, Donald Bennett, James Ward, Arthur Jackson, Richard Knotts, Sam Lockard, Bob Maloney, Charles Keener, James McGahan and Edward Skaggs, Arthur Shelton (managers). Grafton High School opened its season on September 11, with Lumberport. With mud and rain in their eyes, the fighting bearcats dropped the game to Lumberport in a hard fought battle. Trying to get back on the winning side, the Cats handed Belington their first loss of the season. In this game Pat De Angelis ran 78 yards for a T. D. The following week Grafton traveled to Clarksburg and was overpowered by its traditional rival, Washington Irving. Homecoming of 1953 was dampened by the defeat handed to us by the Bridgeport Indians who dropped us in a hard fought contest. Although the fans were disappointed in the outcome of the evening, they were still proud of the fighting gold and blue gridders. During the next two weeks the Bearcats ran wild and defeated Buckhannon and on October 16, we journeyed to Weston and trampled the Minutemen. In this contest the reserves saw a lot of action and Jim Ward, a reserve, ran 60 yards for a touchdown. On October 23: East Fairmont 20, Grafton 6. Enough said. The Bearcats dropped another game and this time it was to the snappy Clydemen from Morgantown. The Shinnston Spartans came to visit us on November 6, and overpowered the locals. Grafton's only touchdown of the evening was made by Jack Mays who plunged over the marker on the 1 yard line. In the season's final the Cats just didn't have it that cold night of Friday, November 13. They ended the season on a sour note to the tune of 25-0 loss. With a record of 7 losses and 3 wins, we placed Joe Richmond on the all-conference team and also he was given honorable mention on the all-state team. Ellis Wilson received honorable mention on the all-conference team. To the coach and all the boys on the team we give our heartiest congratulations. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September 11 — Grafton 7 Lumberport 13 18 — Grafton 14 Beiington 6 25 — Grafton 6 Washington Irving 20 October 2 — Grafton 13 Bridgeport 14 9 — Grafton 21 Buckhannon 0 16 — Grafton 41 Weston 7 23 — Grafton 6 East Fairmont 20 30 — Grafton 6 Morgantown 19 November 6 — Grafton 6 Shinnston 13 13 — Grafton 0 Philippi 25 28 Lefr to right: Arthur Shelton, Dick Mor- gan, Jack Current, Edward Skaggs, managers. Randall McKinney Coach Lawrence Spadafore Assistant Coach Mays, carrying for a gain against Shinnston. We surely have our ups and downs. A Grafton man brought down. Philippi certainly handed us a blow. 29 JACOBS HERSHMAN SHRWER STEVESON W. IWONty RRUNTY MUhAW DE ANGLE IS j. Robinson FOOTBALL James Jacobs, halfback; Jackson Mays, quarterback; George Hershman, tackle; Samuel Shriver, end; John Stephenson; tackle; Bill Maloney, halfback; Charles Prunty, tackle; David Mumaw, guard; Cecil Robinson, guard; Ellis Wilson, guard; James Robinson, halfback; Patrick DeAngleis, halfback. 30 LllZZAOEK B. Maloney LETTERMEN Robert Mollohan, center; Joseph Richmond, fullback; Robert Reed, end; Arthur Jackson, center; Terry Sandsbury, tackle; Charles Keener, guard; Rannie Conner, tackle; Robert Jennings, end; Donald Bennett, end; Donald Luzzader, guard; Robert Maloney, forward. 31 MAJORETTES Loft to right: Billie Hanleiter, Patty Collier, Carolyn Grow, Karen Clelland, Polly Holloway, Anita Shahan, Athena Andrews, Linda Moore, Phyllis Tacy. Nancy Lord, Mary McKinney. BAND This year our school boasts of a snappy, hundred-ten piece band which provides half time entertainment at both basketball games and football. In any kind of weather, rain or shine, the Gold and Blue Band can be seen with the ten vivacious majorettes and attractive drum majorette passing out school spirit to the sports fans. This representative group participated in the festivities of the Strawberry and Buckwheat Festivals, Philippi Street Fair, and will go to Morgantown in the early spring to participate in the Region 9 Band Festival. Shirley Harman and Annette Kunst serve as librarians. FRONT ROW—Left to right: Paul Shohan, Richard Coplin, Carolyn Grow, Karen Clelland, Patty Collier, Virginia Dodge, Billie Hanleiter, Noncy Sergent, Polly Holloway, Athena Andrews, Libby Murray, Mary McKinney, Barbara Sampson, Linda Moore, Annabelle Harr, Nancy Lord, Bill Murray, Phyllis Tacy, Anita Shohan. BOTTOM ROW: Adalene Ellers, Jeanie Hinkins, Charleen Evans, Curtis Shaffer, Barbara Hamilton, Patsy Isner, Robert Smith, Ronnie Heater, Janet Sue Boylen, Donna Preston. SECOND ROW: Donna Watkins, Barbara Wagoner, Tom Bartlett, Robert Withers, Carolyn Costello, Carol Bartlett, Marlene Proudfoot, Roger Harrison, Barbara Towels, Beverly Cutriaht, Nancy Matsey, Edward Croft, Paula June Klepfel, Billie Bott, Suzanne Lawson, Charlotte Stilwell. THIRD ROW: Betty Bough, Donna Cooper, Jo Ann Childers, Jonetta Sergeant, Carol Ewers, Jonice Ellers, Kay Duff, Morelia Gerkins, Ronald Nicodemus, Robert Woodyard, Owen Phillips, Richard Mahaffey, Evelyn Lake, Janet Tucker, Sandra Courtney, John Stephenson, Robert Bolyard, Teddy Sondsberry, Charles Currey, Annabelle Pitzer, Lovellia Whitescarver, Elizabeth Grow, Kent Harman, Bill Harmon, Joe Getz, Nancy Craft, Richard Isner, Sam Harman, Nathan Evans FOURTH ROW: Janice Sigel, Sue Randall, Linda McKeen, Lois Sondsberry, Sandra Wag qoner, Donna Hendrickson, LaDonna Smith, Frances Fast, Jacqueline Westfoll, Carol Keener, Elaine Whitescarver, Joon Bennett, Jane Evans Eugene Thorn, David Bartlett, Dale Miller, John Fawcett, Junior Weaver, David Brown, Floyd Summers, Ray Shaw, Haymond Luz-adder, Raymond Pyles, J. Paul Murphy, Paul Molone, Robert McQue, Glenn Goodwin, James Williamson. 32 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2 . . . First day of new term. 3 . . . Beginning of freshmen initiation. 1 4 ... Assembly: Valentine's birdshow. 16 . . . Youth for Christ assembly. OCTOBER 2 ... Homecoming game — Bridgeport 14, Grafton 13. Miss Bearcat III crowned at half-time. 8 . . . Blue and Gold band attended King- wood Buckwheat Festival. 9 . . . First College Day in G.H.S. 28 .. . Assembly: Jarvus, the Great Magician. 30 ... A Scottish trio. The Highlanders, presented assembly. NOVEMBER 11... Armistice Day—we got a day off. 26-27 . . . Thanksgiving holidays. DECEMBER 3 . . . Thespians presented Eyes of Tataloc. 8 . . . Band presented fall concert. 15.. . Fall chorus and a-cappella choir con- cert. 17.. . Annual Christmas dance sponsored by junior class. 21 . . . A-Cappella choir went to West Fair- mont for concert. 22 .. . Rev. Holt gave Christmas assembly. Music furnished by a-cappella choir. Christmas holidays start. JANUARY 18 . . . Assembly, featuring William Haaker— pianist. 27 . . . Basketball Interclass Tournament started. Sophomores—28 Freshmen—14 Seniors—24 Juniors—21 FEBRUARY 2 . . . Assembly—The Dawnies Acrobats. 3 . . . Interclass Tournament. Sophomores—22 Seniors—19 Sophomores— Teachers— 10... Rev. Reneau from B.I.S. spoke in assembly. 12 .. . Annual band Sweetheart Dance. 24 . . . Commercial Club presented movie, Bird of Paradise. MARCH 3 . .. Band presented assembly. 4 . . . Operetta, Rio Rico, presented under di- rection of Miss Lawson. 5 . . . Sectional Basketball Tournament Grafton—79 Philippi—59 12... Regional Tournament at Elkins Grafton—41 Elkins—51 APRIL 5 . . . Senior class play, The Robe. 7 .. . Assembly: Potomic State singers. 16-19 . . . Easter vacation. 23 . . . Annual spring dance—Bunny Hop. 27 ... Band presented spring concert. MAY 4 . . . Vocal and a-cappella choir spring concert. 7 . .. Annual Spinsters Hop. 1 4 .. . Art exhibit—vo. ag. industrial arts, machine shop, and welding. 21 . . . The Junior-Senior Prom. 23 .. . Senior sermon. 31 ...Memorial Day celebration. Senior and students participating in pa rade. Graduation Exercises—8:15 p. m. 33 MISS CATHER'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Lila Bolyard, Emma Cline, Alma Cozad, Louise Cooper, Barbara Criss, Barbara Cowen, Josephine Bevilock, Loretta Austin, Bety Carder, Kila Byerly. SECOND ROW: David Brown, Leonard Currey, Larry Cooper, Shirley Currey. Freda Constable, Katie Barker, Shirley Auvil, Betty Carder, Mary Jane Armstrong, Bill Cline, Ronald Cole. TOP ROW: Don Boshell, John Bartlett, Richard Brutto, Charles Boylard, Darrell Coffman, Joe Bradley, Arnold Arthur, Brooks Bartlett, Miss Cather. MR. CATHER'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: George Gawthrop, Elizabeth Grow, Patty Dren-nan, Charlotte Dunham, Frances Fast, Joyce Henderson, Adalene Ellers, Patricia Freye, Ruth Hines, Mary Alice Flemmings, Sue Gabbert, Paul Gaw throp. SECOND ROW: Blaine Haddox, Harold Guthrie, Romonda Frey, Virginia Dodge, Helen Haller, Marjorie Henderson, Betty Jo Grimm, Jeanie Hendrickson, Judy Grey, Paul DeLancey, Charles Floyd, Kennie Harvey. TOP ROW: Bill Harman, Dallas Gull, Earnest Gough, Kent Harman, Roger Harrison, Tommy Goff, Davis Hostler, Ronnie Heater, Robert Davis, Joe Getz. Mr. Cather. FRESHMEN OFFICERS Left to right: Jeanie Hendrickson, treasurer; George Hershmen, president; Nancy Lord, secretary; James Knotts, vice president. 34 MR. DOUGLAS' HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: James Knotts, Nancy Lord, Carol Keener, Paula J. Klepful, Kay Jaco, Dorothy Johnson, Charlotte Knotts, Rena Howell, Mary Knight, Reta Knight, Harold Hustead. SECOND ROW: Ellen Mason, Betty Lambert, Russell Isner, Robert Lundy, Dari Laulis, David Johns, Richard Hyson, Robert Mason, Walter Knotts, John Jardine, Mr. Douglas. TOP ROW: Frank Koton, Richard Isner, David Lough, Robert Jones, Andrew Knotts, Eugene Hartley, Jimmie Knotts, Eddie Johnson, Paul Malone, James Lucas. MRS ROBINSON'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Mary Jane Veltri, Barbara Thompson, Claudia Utt, Helen Teets, Sandra Waggoner, Lo Donna Smith, Mary Simmons, Sally Thayer, Patricia Shultz, Pauline Taylor. SECOND ROW: Donna Sloan, Martha Shumaker, Linda Summers, Maxine Sinsel, Anneta Williams, Carol Swick, Katherine Thomas, Ethel Thomas, Patty Ward. TOP ROW: Winford Tucker, Ralph Swann, Floyd Summers, Allen Spring, Terry Shriver, Russell Trickett, David Smallwood, Mrs. Robinson. MRS YOST'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Delores Whitehair, Elaine Whitescarver, Martha Shafferman, Mary Jane Satterfield, Bonnie Wolfe, Hazel Robinson, Carol Romine, Nancy Sergent, Jackie West-fall, Richard Weaver. SECOND ROW: Dennis Withers, Richard Withers, Richard Ware, Albert Whetsell, Vonda Richards, Shirley Shingleton, Mary Williams, Virginia Wolfe, Gary Sheets, Bill Williams, Gerald Weese, Mrs. Yost. TOP ROW: Jack Williams, Chorles Wolfe, Curtis Shaffer, Paul Rinko, Charles Watson, Bill Sharps, Gene Shinleton, Charles Withers. MRS. EVANS' HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Dale Nestor, Shirley Newlon, Carolyn Mc-Eldowney, Marion Pratt, Eva Jo McDonald, Opal Nestor, Lonneta McWilliams, Patty McDonald, Donna Kay Preston, Deloris Moran, Ronald Nes- tor. SECOND ROW David Poling, Grace Mosser, Judy Ringler, Margaret Mouser, Jean Nestor, Carol Preston, Jo Ann Miller, Dorothy Poling, Ros- alie Perkins, Mrs. Evans, Hubert Moore. TOP ROW: Carol Peters, Charles Phillips, David Posey, Jack Newhouse, Randall Murphy, Glenn Nestor, David Poe, Larry McCoy. r OFFICERS Left to right: Jack Klepfel, vice president; Sam Harmon, treasurer; David Mumaw secretary; Pat DeAngelis, president. MISS JERAN'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Michael Armstrong, Shirley Bollinger, Karen Clelland, Virginia Baugh, Betty Austin, Nina Costolo, Patty Collier, Joan Bennett, Edward Austin. SECOND ROW: Miss Jeran, Eileen Brown, Vanessa Conaway, Patty Bailey, Mary Sue Blue, Patty Current, Jo Ann Abel, lee Ellen Bolliger, Dorothy Bolyard. TOP ROW: Joyce Beverlin, Betty Cooper, Robert Bolyard, Ronald Carder, Richard Coplin, Leo Craft, Barbara Apple. MISS HICKMAN'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Sam Harmon, Mary Duckworth, Shirley Currey, Fredda Haithcoat, Billie Han-lieter, Jane Evans, Betty Jo Frank, Lila Jo Dillon SECOND ROW: Miss Hickman, Dale Goodwin, Shelia Currey, Helen Drummond, Kathryn Currey, Celota Gawthrop, Loretta DeMoss, Maycle Dillon, Nathan Evans. TOP ROW: Roger Davis, Charles Foley, Paul Glass, Hugh DeMoss, Donald Hargett, Charles Dickey, Melvin Currey, James Graner, Charles Currey. SOPHOMORES 36 % MR SPADAFORE'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Gary Kerby, Bob Jones, Sarah Kite, Evelyn Knotts, Jeonie Hinkins, Elizabeth Linn, Patsy Isner, Loretta Lawler, Sharon Keller, Sidney Lantz, Robert Kerby. SECOND ROW: Mr. Spadafore, Don Isner, Mary Hines, Edna Jackson, Mona Rae Hawkins, Dora Knotts, Catherine Leggett, David Jacobs, Richard Knotts, Edward Leggett. TOP ROW: Don Kitz-miller, Charles Keener, Thomas Lan-ham, Charles Lantz, Howard Khunes, John Jenkins, Jr., Jack Helms, Jack Klepfel. MR YOHO'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Linda McKeen, Veto Mitchell, Velma Mitchell, Mary Nuzum, Ethel Marklay, Barbara McCracken, Patty Moore, Nancy McDaniel, Francis McDaniel. SECOND ROW: Mr. Yoho, Linda Moore, Bill Murray, David Mumaw, Rosalie Losh, Haymond Luzzader, Gene McDaniel, Russell McDaniel, Jimmy McGahan. TOP ROW: Dale Miller, Bob Maloney, John Orr, Jack McDougal, Larry Mar tin, Robert McWilliams, Sam Lockard, Howard Moran, Gary Newlon, Richard Mahaffey. MISS COLE'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Ruth Sigley, Helen Smith, Joy Reip, Dor-lene Stevens, Barbara Shaw, Barbara Sampson, Annobell Pitzer, Ruth Rena-man, Owen Phillips, Edward Sinsel. SECOND ROW: John Shields, Francis Satterfield, Francis Plymale, Beverly Sinsel, Betty Jo Paige, Mary Jo Sharps, Joan Steadman, Rose Peters, Joan Rutherford, Robert Bolyard, Miss Cole. TOP ROW: Herbert Smith, Edwin Skaggs, Robert L. Smith, Robert R. Smith, Eugene Reed, Raymond Pyles, Arthur Patton, Bill Sapp, John Roush, Teddy Sandsbury. MISS COOK'S HOMEROOM BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Phyllis Tacy, Delores Tote, Laura White, Barbara Weaver, Betty Weaver, Marcia Trimble, Wilma Weaver, Ruby Yeager, Betty Wolfe. SECOND ROW: Steve Victor, Sonny Willand, Jim Weaver, Carl Westfall, Bill Taylor, Ann Wine-miller, Janet Withers, Janice Wood-yard, Miss Cook. TOP ROW: Dallas Weaver, Richard Walls, Alston Tucker, Virgil Tacy, Eugene Thorn, Jim Ward, David Utt, Fred Wolfe, Paul Taylor. 37 WINTER SCENES We've been in o snowball battlel Just posing. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. G.H.S. field bouse. baby, it's cold outside'. TargetNi River scene horn G.H.S. window. Heavy oad for an o d 38 JUNIOR HISTORY It seems like just yesterday we stepped through the doors of GHS—a nervous and curious bunch of kids. We have waited patiently for this year and we are now proud to hold the title of at last being upperclassmen. We raised enough money from our magazine campaign to make a very good treasury for our class. Although our class play turned out to be a fiasco, several juniors participated in the annual Thespian play, proving that some of us have an interest in dramatics. There are several lettermen in our class who have held important positions in the athletic contests of our school. These lettermen, many of whom have participated in athletics during all three years of high school, are Bob Mollohan, Bob Reed, Sam Shriver, Jim Jacobs, Don Bennett, Joe Richmond, Arthur Jackson, and Arthur Phillips. We are also very proud to have a member of our class, Mary Alice Hawkins, on the school's cheering squad. We as juniors now realize we must prepare ourselves for our final year of high school. In doing this we must acquaint ourselves more with those traits of initiative, sense of responsibility, and leadership, which go together to make a better school and a better student cf each of us. We feel that we are now ready and willing to meet these challenges. CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMEN President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Carol Bartlett Mary McKinney Patty Moyer SOPHOMORE President Joe Richmond Vice President Mary Alice Hawkins Secretary-Treasurer Leo Stevens LEFT TO RIGHT: Tony Velfri, president; Bob Mollohan, vice president; John Stephenson, treasurer; Paul Millinovich, secretary. 40 Betty Austin Carol Bartlett Barbara Bartlett Peggy Bartlett Betty Baugh Marguerite Baugh Donald Bennett Lowell Boice Delores Bolyard Nancy Bolyard Rosalean Boyles Donald Boyles Paul Bradley Joyce Bunner Barbara Burdett Jo Ann Childers Teddy Clelland Charlotte Cochran Charles Collins Donna Jo Cooper Sandra Courtney Nancy Croft Denzil Criss Eva Cropp Genevieve Currey Richard Currey Beverly Cutright Nancy Devers Janice Ellers Carol Ewers Hilda Farance John Fawcett Charles Findley Nancy Flanagan Kenneth Fortney Calvin Freeze Doris Freeze Jack Freeze Joe Garner Bonnie Gawthrop Morelia Gerkins Harold Gillispie 41 i JUNIORS Glenn Goodwin Patricio Gough Ronald Gough James Gray Frank Graham Barbara Hamilton Richard Hathaway Mary Alice Hawkins Nellie Hebb Carol Hedrick James Henderson Ruth Holt Josephine Hulderman Nick Idoni James Jacobs Arthur Jackson Rosemary Johns Nancy Johnson Gorden Kent Cora Mae Knight Donald Knotts Gary Knotts Virginia Lough Kr Annette Kunst Jo Ann Lambert Mary Jo Lodge Charles Lucas Rosemary Lucas Linda Manear Nancy Matsey Harlene Matthews Elaine Maxwell Rosalie Maxwell Norma McCauley Tom McCoy Robert McCue David McDaniel Joan McDaniel Lewis McDaniel Shirley McDaniel Linda McDonald Charles McEldowney JUNIORS 42 JUNIORS Mary McKinney Carolyn McQuaid Paul Milinovich Robert Mollohan Elizabeth Moore Mary Jane Moore Richard Morgan Mildred Mosser Patty Moyer J. Paul Murphy Bernard Nestor Mildred Nestor Ronald Nicodemus Thomas Nye Polly Orr Sara Poppalardo Diane Poe Linda Preston Mary Prichard Helen Reed Robert Reed William Reneman Joe Richmond Vado Riffle Reba Roach Ruby Robinson James Robinson Arlene Rosier Lois Sandsbury Michael Sarsfield Jonetta Seargent Anita Shahan Donald Shaw Sam Shriver Danny Sisler Edward Skaggs Joe Skidmore Herbert Smith Clyde Spring John Stephenson Leo Stevens James Stockett JUNIORS Wilma Summers John Taylor Richard Tighe Barbara Towles Hazel Trickett Edward Tucker Janet Tucker Carl Varner Velma Varner Thelma Varner Tony Veltri Luther Wagoner Barbara Weaver Juanita Whitehair Dorothy Weaver Dorman Williams Lovellia Whitescarver James Williamson Lila Wilson Thomas Withers June Wright We're all lined up, prepared for the worst. Oh! Those poor freshmen! Nancy Johnson's work of art. My! Aren't we dignified seniors. 44 MIXED CHORUS Barbara Burdett, Mary Alice Woodford, Rosemory Johns, Janet Sue Boylen, Charlotte Stilwell. Second Row: Polly Orr, Mary Jo Lodge, Josephine Hulderman, Regina Bonner, Mary Pritchord, Joan McDaniel, Rosemory Delaney, Charlene Simmons, Charlotte Williams, Mary Mollohan, Bonnie Gowthrop, Jeon Parker, Jane Evans, Velma Varner. Third Row: Mrs. Lawson, Coletto Williams, Fredda Haithcoot, Sally Thayer, Nina Costolo, Mary Ann Reese, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Beverly Sinsel, Betty Jo Paige, Elizobeth Linn, Lindo McDonald, Nancy Bolyard, Margaret Mouser, Potty Satterfield; Ruby Robinson, Macel Zinn, Jo Ann Lcmbsrt Fourth Row: Polly Pratt, Maxine Sinsel, Patsy Poling, Delores Peters, Mary McDonald, Charleen Evans, Helen Reed, Patty Moyer, Loretta Lawler, Carol Pres ton, Mary Frances Williams, Pansy Poling, Nallie Hebb, Shirley McDaniel Top Row: Joyce Bunner. Catherine Moats, Eileen Hawkins, Patty Bailey, Charles McEldowney, Robert McCue, David Bartlett, Glen Goodwin, Jack Current, Michael Sarsfield, Danny Sisler, Dari Laulis. The Mixed Chorus, composed of one hundred members of the vocal classes, is a traditional group of the music department. The purpose of the chorus is to develop the ability of its members to sing in a group. Under the direction of Mrs. Lawson the Mixed Chorus and A-Capella Choir gave a Christmas Concert on December 15. The chorus also gave an assembly in the spring. Bottom «w—leftfeI right: Delores Toto, Laura Whit . Ada Rutherford, Rosalee P t rs, Linda Pr ston, Mildred ‘11 M3mi' Mofy Duckworth, Judy Ringler. Jean Nestor Second Row Fronces McDaniel, Judv Oray, ratty Shultz, 0,oc Mosser, Barbara Show. Money lord. Sue Gabbert. Delons Moran, Deloris Whitehoir. fhelma Vorner Jackie Robinson, Patsy Ward. Third Row Virginia Baugh. Sharon Keller, Borboro McCrocken. Betty Grimm. Ruby Yeoger, Sue Richards. Jane Dunhom, Carolyn McEldowney Fourth Row: Mona Roe Hawkins. Barbara Weover, Jo Ann Holt, Evelyn Shroyer. Geroldin Gull, Comillo Tucker, Betty Glospell. Betty Weaver, Ruth Reneman, Doris Fr« z . Ru,h lip comb. Rosalie Perkins, Betty Lambert Top Row: Rose Mori Lander, Jonetta Sergeant, Joe Floyd. Owen Phillips, Raymond Pyles. Tom Bartlett, Ray Shaw, Herbert Smith, Nancy Devers, Sora 45 F. N. A. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Mrs. Heironimus, Prott, Shafferman, Co-wen, McEldowney, Poe, Westfall, Joco, Byerly, Nestor, Orr, Towles, Knotts, McCauley, Mrs. Bord. SECOND ROW Wolfe, Romine, Preston, Proudfoot, Lord, Sergeant, Hendrickson, Maloney, Knight, Zinn, Boylen, Lambert, McDaniel, Williams, Moore. THIRD ROW: Grow, Keener, Ellers, Lawson, Johns, Duff, Randall, Morris, Bennett, West-fall, Mollohon, Cutright, Matsey. FOURTH ROW Bartlett, Kraft, Losh, Isner, Brown, Blue, DeMoss, Linn, Conaway, Robinson, Hebb, Watkins, Reese, Evans. TOP ROW: Lawler, McDonald, Nestor, Gawthrop, Hinkins, Rinko, Shaw, Reip, Nestor, Preston. The Future Nurses of America was organized last year by the Auxiliary of the Taylor County Medical Society in an effort to recruit nurses and establish the interest of high school girls in the nursing profession. This year the J.U.G. program was introduced as an activity which will give practical guidance at the hospital for the sophomore, junior, and senior girls. For the freshmen girls there is a Home Nursing program. The officers are president, Mary Charles Mollohan; vice president, Pauline Orr; secretary-treasurer, Donna Watkins; reporter, Mildred Nestor; Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, Jr., Auxiliary sponsor; Mrs. Bord, faculty sponsor. F. T. A. The Future Teachers' Club is for juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming teachers. The members make a study of the qualities a person should possess to enter the profession. The purpose of this club is To learn about the opportunities in teaching and to cultivate the qualities essential in a good teacher, also to study the lives of great teachers and foster the development of student leadership. The club travels to Fairmont each year to talk to experienced teachers and to observe new methods of teaching. The officers are president, Mary Ellen Carpenter; vice president, Mary Jane Currey; secretary-treasurer, Carolyn Costolo; librarian, Nancy Flanagan. Mrs. Sinsel is the club sponsor. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Athena Andrews, Charleen Evans, Roberta Withers, Carolyn Costolo, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Mary Jane Currey, Nancy Flanagan, Joan Goff, Annabelle Horr, Polly Holloway. TOP ROW: Mrs. Sinsel, Shirley Murphy, Barbara Wagoner, Billie Bott, Sandra Courtney, Joyce Bunner, Nancy Devers, Libby Murray, Carolyn McQuaid, Sue Coberly. 46 F. F. A. Membership in the F. F. A. entails participation in an activity program based on a thousand points, including 137 activities centered around rural leadership, community service, recreation, and thrift and saving. Many honors have been earned by the club members of the local chapter, which was organized in 1942. Last year there were four state farmers selected from the club: Edward Craft, Robert Gawthrop, Joe Law, and Leonard Lucas. One member, Edward Craft, holds a state office. He is state reporter and also was a delegate to the national convention in Kansas City in October. The officers are president, Joe Law; vice president, Donald Matthews; secretary, Eugene Shroyer; treasurer, John Lannan; reporter, Loney Sharp; sentinel, Ronald Carder; parliamentarian, Ronald Gough; chaplain, Francis Satterfield. Mr. Waggoner is the advisor. F. H. A. The Grafton Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is one of the most active clubs in the school. In order to become a member of this club a student must complete one year of home economics. The purposes of the club are to provide opportunity for its members to give service to the school and community and to improve home and family life. The officers are president, Shirley Bartlett; vice president, Carolyn Grow; secretary, Polly Holloway; treasurer, Jane Parkhill; song leader, Nancy Craft; parliamentarian, Geraldine Gull; sergeant-at-arms, Charlotte Stilwell; historian, Nellie Hebb; reporter, Annette Kunst. The sponsor is Miss Cock. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Ed word Sinsel, Ronold Gough, Eugene Shroyer, loney Sharp, John lannan, Donald Matthews, Joe Law, Francis Satterfield, Edward Satterfield. SECOND ROW: Mr. Waggoner, Terry Kisner, Dallas Weaver, Jock Helm, James Weaver. Ronald Carder, Dor-rel Coffman, Dale Boyles, Sam Williams, Paul Yeager, Earl Sigley. TOP ROW: Leo Craft, Leo Stevens, Howard Kuhnes, Charles Findley. Ronnie Conner, Dewey Martin, Leroy Weaver, Carl DeMoss, Harold Poling, Jack Mauller. BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Char lotte Stilwell, Annette Kunst, Nancy Croft, Shirley Bartlett, Carolyn Grow, Jane Parkhill, Polly Holloway, Nellie Hebb. SECOND ROW: Miss Cook, Betty Cooper, Nancy Bol-yord, Laura White, Elaine Whites-carver, Virginia Dodge, Virginia Wolfe, Dorothy Johnson, Dottie Weaver, Ruby Robinson, Rose Mory Lucas. TOP ROW: Mary Jane Armstrong, Patty Moore, Nancy McDaniel, Shirley Shingleton, Janet Sue Boylen, Marguerite Baugh, Annette Williams, Judy Grey, Betty Grimm, Rosalie Boyles, Patty Gough. 47 A. T. C 10TTOM ROW—left to right. Shiiley rlarmon, Sorah Poppalardo, Mildred Nestor, Linda Preston, June Wright, Jane Parkhill, Rose Marie Lander, Freda McWilliams, JoAnn Morris. TOP ROW; Miss Cole, Ruby Watkins, Polly Pratt, Colletta Williams, Susie McCracken, Polly Orr, Shirley McDaniel, Annette Kunst, Rosemary Johns, Reba Roach. The Athletic Ticket Committee was organized in 1942 by Mr. Robert Sloan. This organization consists of members of the student body who meet the requirements that are set by the organization and faculty. Several members of the faculty assist these students in their duties. This organization makes contributions to the school by selling tickets, receiving people at the door or gate and keeping crowds orderly at both basketball and football games. The senior members of this club are awarded school letters for their services. The student manager is Shirley Harman and Miss Jeran is faculty advisor. Miss Cole has been faculty advisor for several years until this basketball season. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Dec. 18 Grafton 53 Alumni 47 12 Grafton 49 ‘Morgantown 72 22 Grafton 37 Philippi 51 16 Grafton 70 ‘Buckhannon 61 Jan. 1 Grafton 61 Weston 55 18 Grafton 57 R. W. 54 5 Grafton 66 W. 1. 76 19 Grafton 69 Philippi 58 7 Grafton 71 ‘Belington 63 23 Grafton 62 ‘Weston 65 8 Grafton 45 Parkersburg 49 26 Grafton 44 Morgantown 72 13 Grafton 46 ‘Shinnston 81 Mar. 2 Grafton 63 R. W. 74 15 Grafton 55 ‘East Fairmont 62 Games away. 19 Grafton 72 Buckhannon 76 22 Grafton 69 W. 1. 83 Regional Tournament 26 Grafton 50 East Fairmont 53 Grafton 79 Philippi 59 28 Grafton 35 West Fairmont 57 Sectional Tournament Feb. 5 Grafton 45 West Fairmont 48 Grafton 55 Belington 45 9 Grafton 59 Shinnston 57 Grafton 41 Elkins 51 48 VARSITY The scrappy G.H.S. Bearcats of the 53-54 season played one of the toughest schedules in years. Besides the Big Ten foes, they played Parkersburg and Roosevelt Wilson. Although the Bearcats didn't compile an outstanding won-lost record, they showed they could compete with the best by defeating Shinnston in one of the biggest seasonal upsets and the Bearcats were a big threat to all of the conference leaders. Sam Shriver, Grafton's 6' 2 center, received honorable mention on the Big Ten Conference Team. The Bearcats had no outstanding member for they were truly a team. Seniors playing their last game on the hardwood were Jack Mays and Bob Jennings. These two players, who helped to spark Grafton in their victories, leave behind them a team with great potentiality, consisting of Sam Shriver, Robert Mollohan, Don Bennett, Bob Reed, Jim Ward, and Donald Hargett. The Bearcats defeated the Philippi Bulldogs 79-59 in the sectional tournament to win a berth in the Regional Tournaments at Elkins. In the regional tournaments at Elkins, Grafton Bearcats won a place in the semifinals by defeating Belington 55-45. The following night Grafton lost a heart-breaker to Elkins by a score of 51-41. KNEELING—left lo right: John Jenkins, Don Bennett, Bob Jen nings, Sam Shriver, Jack Mays, Bob Mollohan, Joe Richmond. STANDING: Donald Knotts, manager, Jock Newhouse, Don Hargett, Bob Reed, Jim Word, Dick Hathaway, Ed. Skaggs, manager. 49 Robert Mollohan, guard; James Ward, guard; Robert Reed, forward; Samuel Shriver, center; Mr. McKinney, coach; Jackson Mays, guard; Robert Jennings, forward; Donald Bennett, forward; Edwin Scaggs, manager. 50 RESERVE BASKETBALL KNEELING—left to right: Arthur Shelton, James Stockett, Donald Hargett. Richard Hathaway. James Jacobs. Jack Klepfel. STANDING: John Taylor, manager; David Mumaw, Robert Bolyard. James Ward, Larry Marlin, John Jenkins, Mr. Spadafcre. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL KNEELING—Left to right: Ronnie Cole, Kent Harman, Paul Malone, David Lough, Larry McCoy, Jim Knotts, Robert Mason, Robert Jones. STANDING: John Taylor, manager; Roger Harrison, Tommy Goff, Terry Shriver, Randall Murphy, David Posey, George Hershman, Jack Newhouse, Mr. Spadafore. Freshmen FRESHMEN 34 Philippi 20 Grafton 38 RESERVE W. 1. 41 Freshmen 24 Philippi 7 Grafton 48 Belington 30 Freshmen 28 Philippi 24 Grafton 35 Shinnston 31 Freshmen 33 R. W. 26 Grafton 35 East Fairmont 53 Freshmen 46 Buckhannon 15 Grafton 38 W. 1. 56 Freshmen Freshmen 44 Buckhannon 33 Grafton Grafton 46 40 East Fairmont Grafton All Stars 41 43 36 R. W. 32 Grafton 47 Shinnston 32- Freshmen 37 Philippi 26 Grafton 40 Weston 35 Freshmen 35 Philippi 18 Grafton 46 F. F. A. 35 Freshmen 46 F. F. A. 35 Grafton 40 R. W. 36 Won 10—Lost 0 Won 7—Lost 4 51 CLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT X VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN WILLIAM CLAYTON Valedictorian KATHRYN FORD Salutatorian Valedictorian of his class is this quiet, friendly boy who studies hard and really deserves this coveted honor. Bill Clayton has devoted every minute of his spare time during the last four years to his studies. Did you ever notice that occasional twinkle in his eyes? Wonder if he is thinking of studies then? The honor of salutatorian of the class of '54 goes to Kathryn Ford. This small, neat blonde has quietly slipped from class to class with every lesson well prepared. Kathryn lives on a farm and has been blessed with that sparkling freshness which comes from living in the fresh air and sunshine. 54 HONOR CHARLEEN EVANS Ranking third scholastically, Charleen Evans is well liked by everyone who knows her. She has been unusually active in extra-curricular activities. DONNA VIVIAN WATKINS Donna Watkins, a very efficient, businesslike girl has taken fifth place in the class of '54. A. RAY SHAW. Ill Professor Shaw. os he is often colled by fellow students, is seventh. Ray seems to know a little bit about everything. MARGARET KRAFT Quietly but determinedly, Margaret Kraft has slipped into ninth place. She is known to be an able and willing worker. JACK MAYS Jack Mays is the tall, athletic type and likes to argue. He well deserves the eleventh berth in the class of '54. STUDENTS BARBARA WAGONER Barbara Wagoner, that very sweet girl with the infectious smile, has come in fourth. Barbara is always smiling! She must be awfully happy about life in general. MARY JANE CURREY Sixth is Mory Jane Currey, a petite, saucy girl who wants to be a .eacher. We wonder though! ADRIENNE JENKINS Eighth place goes to Adrienne Jenkins, a charming brunette. You will always find Toots co-operative and pleasing in her manner. ANNE LAWSON Anne Lawson is another girl who belongs to the quiet type. Ranking tenth, ' Snooky is quite attractive and has much artistic talent. ROBERTA LOCKARD Twelfth in her class is Roberta Lockard. Bobbie has proved her leadership ability at our athletic events. 55 SENIORS SENIOR OFFICERS Left to right: Robert Jennings, president; Yvonne Summers, secretary; Sue Randall, vice president; Jock Mays, treasurer. ADVISORS Lynn Faulkner, Chairman Sherman Haselden Ruth Batten Randall McKinney SENIOR CLASS HISTORY After three years of waiting, hoping, and dreaming, we finally made it. SENIORS AT LAST! We, as seniors, are now ready to face the future with determination and courage, striving to set our right foot forward for the life that is before us. We have now gained our selfconfidence and have learned to be proud of the accomplishments that have been made throughout our high school life. Memories of the years spent in Grafton High will always be ones of much happiness and some sorrow, but most of all our memories will be of friends who have shared these things with us. Our class has many students of which it can be proud. Several of the boys who were privileged to play on the State Championship team of 1952 are Jack Mays, Bill Maloney, Ellis Wilson, Ronnie Conner, Homer Heaton, Charles Prunty, Jim Robinson, Bob Goosman, and Bob Jennings, our All State player. Our class is proud to claim three of the cheerleaders as its own. They are Roberta Lockard, Shirley Murphy, and Roberta Coberly, who was selected state cheerleader for the State Basketball Tournament last March. Our magazine campaign reached a new goal, going beyond any past records. An excellent job was done by the junior cast on our annual play, which proves dramatic ability. Our senior class had charge of the freshmen initiation, which was started this year. As we leave the halls of G.H.S., the sound of the Alma Mater will forever remain in our hearts, bringing back fond memories that shall never be forgotten. Officers of the previous years were as follows: freshman officers: president, James Robinson; vice president,. Jack Mays; secretary-treasurer, Annabelle Harr. Sophomore officers: president, Jack Mays; vice president. Sue Coberly; secretary, William Maloney; treasurer, Polly Holloway. Junior officers: president, Jack Mays; vice president, Charleen Evans; secretary-treasurer, Yvonne Summers. 56 Athena Andrews Sand 2, 3, 4 (majorette); Bearcat 4; Camera Club 1; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; junior play; mixed chorus 1, 2; Prom princess 3; Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4 (treas. 2); senior play General Thomas Bartlett III Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Craft Club 4; Hi-Y 4 (v-pres.); junior play; mixed chorus 4; a-cappella choir 4; Natl. Honor Society 3, 4; Natl. Thespians 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); orchestra 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Re-Echo 4 (managing editor); Student Council 4 (treos.); Thespian play 3, 4; track 2, 3, 4; senior play; Quill and Scroll 4. David Bartlett A-cappella choir 1, 2, 3, 4 (sec.-treas. 4); All State Chorus 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; C.A.P. 3 (adj.); Craft Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Hi-Y 2; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Radio Club 2; Science Cub 1; Student Council 2; senior play; National Honor Society 4. Shirley Ann Bartlett Camera Club 1; F.N.A. 2, 3, 4 (parliamentarian 4); mixed chorus 1. Regina Jeanne Bonner A-cappella choir 4; Bearcat 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Library Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4. Billie Bott Bearcat 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; City Student Gov't 3 (assistant to clerk); F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; orchestra 1; Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Janet Sue Boylan A-cappella choir 2, 3; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; F.H.A. 2, 3 (song leader); F.N.A. 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 4; Social Eqt 1; Y-Teens 1. Mary Ellen Carpenter A-cappella choir 2, 3, 4 Bearcat 4; F.T.A. 4 (pres.) mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 office assistant 3, 4; So cial Eqt. 1; Speech Club 1 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 (pres. 2 reporter 4 . Notional Hon or Society 4. William Clayton City Student Gov't 3 (en-aineer); Craft Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Science Club 1; Student Council 1. Roberta Coberly Bearcat 4; cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; Notional Honor Society 3, 4 (sec. treas. 4); office assistant 3, 4; Prom princess 3; Student Council 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (v-pres. 2); State Cheerleader 3. 57 Sue Coberly Class officer 2 (sec.); F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4; office assistant 2, 3; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (sec. 2); Y-Teens 1. Rannie Conner Football 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4 (sentinel 4); senior play. Eorl Corrothers Hi-Y 4; a-cappella choir 2, 3; irixed chorus 1, 2, 3: Thespians 3, 4; junior p'ay. Carolyn Costolo Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Camera Club 1; C.A.P. 2; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4 (sec.-treas.); G.A.A. 3, 4; junior p!ay; National Thespians 4; Social Eqt. 3 (treos.); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3 (reporter 2); Y-Teens 4; senior play. Jack Current Football mgr. 3, 4; senior play; a-cappella choir 4; mixed chorus 4; C.A.P. 3. Luella Currey Mary Jane Currey James Davis Rosemary Delaney Kay Duff Dancing Club 1; Radio Club 1, 4; Social Eqt. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. A-cappella choir 2, 3; City Student Gov't (assistant to clerk); F.T.A. 3, 4 (pres. 3, v-pres. 4); Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; office assistant 4; Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Social Eqt. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 (reporter Craft Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Bearcat 4; Craft Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; mixed chorus 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1, 4; Speech Club 3;Tri-Hi-Y 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Dancing Club 1; F.N.A 3, 4; mixed chorus 1; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Y-Teens 4. I, 2, pres. 4); National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4. SENIORS Pose pretty. Bo. We're proud of our Homecoming Queen. 58 Charleen Evans Kathryn Ford Joan Louis Goff Robert Goosman Robert E. Gough A-cappella choir 2, 3; band 1, 2, 2, 4; Bearcat 2; class officer 3 (v-pres.); Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 3, 4 (sec. treas. 3); Girls' State 3; Homecoming princess 3, 4; Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4 (pres. 4); office asst. 4; Prom princess 3; Re-Echo 4 (editor); Social Eqt. 1 (v-pres.); Student Council 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (pres. 2, Mixed chorus 1, 2; Social Eqt. 1; Y-Teens 2. Band 1,2, 3; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 3, 4 (v-pres. 3); Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1; office assistant 3. 4; Re-Echo 4 (artist); Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4. rec. sec. 3); senior play; orchestra 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Camera Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; football 1, 2, 3; Lettermen Club 3, 4; Re-lcho 4 (adver-tising mgr.); Quill and Scroll 4 (sg‘. at arms). Hi-Y 4; Mansfield, Ohio: Pep Club 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3. Carolyn Grow A-cappella choir 2; band 3, 4 (color guard); Commercial Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (sec. 3, v-pres. 4); senior play; mixed chorus 1, 2; Social Eqt. 1. Geraldine Gull F.H.A 2, 3, 4 (parliamentarian 4, v-pres. 3); Dancing Club 1; Library Club 1 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3. 4, Social Eqt. 1; library assistant 3, 4. Shirley Harman A.T.C. (mgr. 4); band 1, 2, 3, 4 (librarian); Re-Echo (advertising staff); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4 (sec.). 59 Annabelle Lea Herr A-cappella choir 2; band 1, 2, 3, 4, Bearcat 4; class officer 1 (sec.-treos. 1); Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4; mixed chorus 1; office assistant 2; Science Club 2; Speech Club 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4. Homer Heaton Basketball 2, 3 (B team); football 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; mixed chorus 1; Prom prince 3; Student Council 2; senior play. Katharine Sue Hebb Commercial Club 3, 4 (treas. 4); Library Club 1, 2; Re-Echo 4 (typist); Y Teens 1; Quill and Scroll 4. Immanuel J. Hines F.F.A. 3; mixed chorus 2: Radio Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1. Pauline Marie Holloway Band 2, 3, 4 (majorette 4); Bearcat 4; class officer 2 (treas.); Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 3, 4 (sec. 4); F.T.A. 4; mixed chorus 2; Natl. Thespians 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (adv. staff); Social Eqt. 1 (pres.); Speech Club 3; Student Council 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); Thespian P.'ay 2. 4; senior play; Natl. Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4. JoAnn Holt Art Club 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1. 2; Social Eqt. 3, 4 Y-Teens 4. Adrienne Jenkins Art Club 1; bond 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 3, 4 (reporter 4); junior play (bus mgr.); mixed chorus 1; Natl. Thespians 3, 4 (wardrobe mgr. 4); Re-Echo 4 (mounting editor); Social Eqt. 1 (treas.); Thespian play 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; senior play; Natl Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Bob Jennings Margaret Kraft Stephen Keane Michael Keane Evelyn Lake Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; class officer 4 (pres.); Craft Club 3 (sec.); football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Letter-men Club 2, 3, 4; office assistant 3, 4; Prom prince 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; senior p!oy; All State Football 3. Commercial Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; office assistant 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. Hi-Y 4; Latin Club 1. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; F.H.A. 2. 3 (v-pres. 3); mixed chorus 1; orchestra 2, 4; Social Eqt. 2, 3 (sgt. at arms 2); Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Y-Teens 1. 60 Rose Mane Lander A.T.C. 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2. John Lannan Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (reporter 3, treos 4); mixed chorus 1. Word Laulis Basketball 1; Craft Club 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; Hi-Y 3, 4 Joe Law F.F.A. 1, 2, 3 4 (v-pres. 3. pres. 4); state farmer degree. Anne Lawson F.N.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. 4 (v-pres. 3. sec. 4); mixed chorus 1; junior play; Re-Echo 4 (mounting staff); Science Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (trees. 4); Guill and Scroll 4. Suzanna Jane Lawson Charles Lir.n Roberta Lockard Sylvia Logan Charles Ludwick Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Radio Club 3. Club 1; Commercial Club 3, 4, G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; office assistant 4. SENIORS Wont a good Cheerleader 3, 4; City Student Gov't 3 (city clerk); Commercial Club 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); G.A.A. 2. 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); Homecoming princess 2; junior play: Natl. Thespians 3, 4 (sec treas. 4); office asst. 2, 4 Prom princess 3; Re-Echo 4 (bus. mgr.); Thespian play 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 (corres. sec.); senior play; Natl. Honor Society 4; Guill and Scroll 4. Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3. 4; F.N.A. 3; Social Eqt 1; Speech Cub 2. Bill Maloney Donald Matthews Bill Matthews Jack Mays James McCoy Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; City Student Gov't 3 (policeman); class officer 2 (sec.); football 1, 2. 3, 4; Hi Y 1, 2; Lettermen Club 3, 4; Prom prince 3; track 2, 3; senior play. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (v-pres. 4). Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; class officer 1, 2, 3, 4 (v-pres. 1, pres. 2, 3, trees. 4); Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 (v-pres. 3); National Honor Society 3, 4; Prom prince 3; Student Council 1, 2. Radio Club 1. Mary Ellen McCoy Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1. Susie McCracken A.T.C. 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Li-brary Club 4 (pres.); library assistant 4; mixed chorus 1, 2; office assistant 2: Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi.Y 2. Mary McDonald Craft 1, 3; library assist-ant 2, 4. Library Club 1; mixed chorus 4; Social Eqt. 4. Freda McWilliams A.T.C. 3, 4; Craft Club 2. 3; Dancing Club 1; Social Eqt. 1. Richard Moats Catherine Moats Mary Mollohan Dolores Moore Jo Ann Mooris Shirley Murphy Bearcat 4; Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Y-Teens 3, 4. A cappella choir 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4 (pres. 4); G.A.A. 2, 3. 4; Girls' State 3; Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Science Club 1; Student Council 3, 4 (pres. 4); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 (sgt. at arms 2); Student Handbook editor; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Camera Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 4; junior play; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. A.T.C. 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; F.N.A. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; junior play; Latin Club 1; library assistant 3, 4, Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; senior play; Quill and Scroll 4. A-cappella choir 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Homecoming princess 3; Re-Echo 4 (subscription mgr.); Social Eqt. 1, 2; Speech Club 3; Student Council 1, 2, 4 (sec. 4); Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Elizabeth Allen Murray Jane Nestor John Newman Jean Parker Jane Parkhill Band I, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; junior play; Latin Club 1; National Thespians 3, 4; orchestra 1, 2, 4; Social Eqt. 1 (trees.); Speech Club 3; Thespian play 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; senior play. Art Club 3; Craft Club 2; Dancing Club 1; Library Club 1; Social Eqt. 3; Y-Teens 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Craft Club 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2. A-cappella choir 2, 3, 4. Commercial Club 4; Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. A.T.C. 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4 (treas. 3, 4); Library Club 3, 4 (pres. 3); library asst. 3, 4; mixed chorus 1; Re-Echo 4 (mounting staff); Social Eqt. 1; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4 (v-pres.) 63 Bernice Phillips Y-Teens 3. Pansy Poling Ronald Poling Russel Poling Polly Pratt Dancing Club 1; Library A-cappella choir 3; mixed A-cappella choir 4; A.T.C. Club 2; mixed chorus 2. chorus 3. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Dancing Club 1; mixed 2, 4. chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Marlene Proudfoot Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Dancing Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4. Y Teens 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Social Eqt. 1; mixed chorus 1. Charles Prunty Football 3, 4; senior play. Sue Randall Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; class officer 4 (v-pres.); Dancing Club 1; F.N.A, 3, 4; junior play; Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1; Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Social Eqt. 1 (sec.); Y-Teens 2. 3, 4 (treas. 4); senior play; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4 (pres.). James Reed Basketball (B team) 3; Dancing Club 1; Hi-Y 2; junior play; Lettermen Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1; Student Council 3; football mgr. 2, 3; basketball mgr. 1, 2. Mary Ann Reese A-cappella choir 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Dancing Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4; junior ploy; Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; office assistant 1, 3, 4; Social Eqt 1; Student Council 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 (v-pres. 1, sec.-treas. 2); National Honor Society 4. 64 John Riffle A-coppello choir 1, 7, 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; football 1; Hi-Y 2 (pros.); mixed chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Radio Club 1, 7, 3. 4; Student Council 1; senior play. Rosemary Rinko Dancing Club 1; F.N.A. 3; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Y-Teens 1. Jacqueline Robinson Dancing Club 1; F.N.A. 3; mixed chorus 1, 7, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Y-Teens 4. James Robinson Basketball 1, 7, 3; class officer 1 (pres.); football 1, 3. 4; Hi-Y 7. 3. 4 (sec.-treas. 2); Lettermen Club 3, 4; Library Club 1; Prom prince 3. James Roomsburg Art Club 3, 4; football 7, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 2; Speech Club 1. Terry Sandsbury Basketball 1, 7, 3; football 1, 7, 3, 4; Hi-Y 7, 3, 4 (chaplain 2); Lettermen Club 3, 4; Library Club 1; track 3; Radio Club 3. Patty Satterfield Craft Club 3; Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 SENIORS Studying division page exhibits at Pittsburgh yearbook clinic. 65 Marvin Scranage Art Club 2; Croft Club 1. Yvonne Shaffer Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 7, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 7, 3, 4 Loney Lee Sharps F.F.A. 1, 7. 3, 4 (treas. 3). A. Ray Shaw III Curtis E. Shroyer Evelyn Lorraine Shroyer Janice Marie Sigel Mary Charlene Simmons All State Chorus 4; a-cap-pella choir 2, 3, 4; bond 1 2, 3, 4; Boys' State 3; Camera Club 2; City Student Gov't 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; junior play; Latin Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Natl. Honor Society 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); Notl. Thespians 2, 3, 4 (wardrobe mgr. 3, pres. 4); orchestra 2, 3; Re-Echo 4 (assoc, editor): Science Club 1; Thespian ploy 2, 3, 4 (bus. mgr.); sr. ploy; Quill and Scroll 4. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 (sec. 4); Radio Club 1; Science Club 1. Craft Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Social Eqt. 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Bond 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 1, 4; Comera Club 1; Com. mercial Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; G.A.A. 4; junior play; Latin Club 1; Prom princess 3; Re-Echo 4 (org. mgr.); Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 (trees. 1, v-pres. 2); Quill and Scroll 4. Bearcat 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; a cappella choir 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. Thomas Lee Stemple Charlotte Ann Stilwell Eugene Stockett Shirley Yvonne Summers Virginia Swick Art Club 1, 2; Craft Club 2, 3; Dancing Club 1; football 2; junior play; Prom prince 3. A cappella choir 1, 2, 3, 4 (v-pres. 4); All State Chorus 4; bond 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; Commercial Club 3, 4 (sec. 4); F.H.A. 2, 3, 4 (reporter 3, sgt. at arms 4); mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Natl. Honor Society 3, 4 (reporter 4); orchestra 1, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 2 (v-pres.); Student Council 1, 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 2. 4. Camera Club 1; class officer 3, 4 (sec.); Commercial Club 3, 4 (pres. 4); Dancing Club 1; Student Council 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4 (pres. 4). Dancing Club 1; Social Eqt. 1; Library Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4 Camilla Tucker Commercial Club 3, 4; a cappella choir 2, 2, 4; Croft Club 2; lotin Club 1; library assistant 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo 4 (typist); Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4. Y-Teens 3, Quill and Scroll 4 (trees.). Garth B. Tucker Camera Club 2; Radio Club 1. Barbara Wagoner Camera Club 1; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; F.T.A. 4; junior play; lat. in Club 1; mixed chorus 1, 2; office assistant 3, 4; orchestra 4; Re-Echo 4 (literary staff); Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; senior play; Notional Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Donna Vivian Watkins Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4 (sec. 4); mixed chorus 1; office assistant 4; orchestra 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1. Ruby Jean Watkins A.T.C. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4 (sgt. at arms 4). Barbara Westfall Leo Weaver F. N.A. 3, 4; Homecoming princess 4; office assist ant 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Vic-tory High; Latin Club 2; G. A.A. 2; class officer 2 (sec.-trees.); Y-Teens 2. Leroy Weaver Dancing Club 1; F.F.A. 2, 2, 4. Naomi Weaver Dancing Club 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1. George Westerman Library Club 2; mixed chorus 1; Radio Club 1. 67 Chorlotte Ann Williams G.A.A. 2, 3. 4 (pres. 4); Commercial Club 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4 (sec. 4). Colletta Williams A.T.C. 3, 4; a-cappella choir 4; Doncing Club 1; F.N.A. 3, 4; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4. Ellis Wilson F.F.A. 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1; Lettermen Club 3, 4; Radio Club 3; senior play. Wanda Wilson Craft Club 2; Dancing Club 1; Library Club 1, 2; office assistant 2, 3; Social Eqt. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Roberta Withers F.T.A. 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bearcat 4; Camera Club 1; Dancing Club 1; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Social Eqt. 1; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1. Mary A. Woodford G.A.A. 4; a-cappella choir 4; junior ploy; Latin Club 1; Social Eqt. 1; mixed chorus 1, 2; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 1. Robert A. Woodyard Dancing Club 1; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Radio Club 3; senior play. Macel Virginia Zinn F.N.A. 4; Speech Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. 68 IN MEMORY MYRTLE EVELYN RIDDLE It is with sincere sympathy and deep regret that the senior class dedicates this page to our classmate. Myrtle Evelyn Riddle, who died August 9, 1953. Myrtle was the daughter of Leah Hinkle Riddle and the late Kelly Scott Riddle. She came to Grafton High School in 1952 and was a member of the class of 54 . During her sophomore and junior years she belonged to the Y-Teens organization; her main pastimes were embroidering and crocheting at which she was very talented. Myrtle was a very quiet but always happy girl who had a smile for everyone. She is greatly missed by the faculty and students who wish to express their sympathy to her family and friends. 69 WHO'S WHO The senior class of 1954 is very proud of all of its athletes who have truly fought for the name of G.H.S. Those boys on the football team were Charles Prunty, Chick Robinson, Bob Goosmon, Ronnie Conner, Ellis Wilson, Terry Sandsbury, Homer Heaton, Jack Mays, Bill Maloney, and Bob Jennings, who was elected to the All State Team during his junior year. These boys also had the honor of playing on the State Champ Team of 1952. Those students who represented our class on the varsity basketball squad were Jack Mays, Bob Jennings, Robert Gough, and Bill Maloney. There is much musical talent apparent in our class. From the senior class there are twenty-seven musicians in the band and seventeen singers in the a-cappella choir. Beside musical ability we have dramatic ability. Those deserving special laurels are Adrienne Jenkins, Ray Shaw, Tom Bartlett, Libby Murray, Polly Holloway, and Roberta Lockard. They are all Thespians and hove spent long hours working towards this goal. A lady president at last! This year Mary Charles Mollohan served as our first lady president of the student body of G.H.S. She should be highly congratulated for her untiring and cooperative work. Mary Charles also edited the first student handbook of our school with Polly Holloway co-editing. No one could be more commended for school spirit than our vivacious cheerleaders. Our class is truly proud of Roberta Coberly, Roberta Lockard, and Shirley Murphy. Bert Coberly was elected as State Cheerleader for the year 1953. Athena Andrews, better known as Bo Bo , was elected Miss Bearcat III for this year's annual Homecoming with Barbara Westfall and Charleen Evans representing our class as princesses. Lively and dramatic Bo has found her way into the hearts of everyone and will long be remembered for her personality-plus. Scholastically speaking. Bill Clayton and Kathryn Ford deserve much credit for their excellent grades. They must have worked hard to have won these coveted honors. They'll both go far up the ladder of success, we're sure. Charlotte Stilwell is the member of our class who certainly can produce beautiful music from the eighty-eight keys. Charlotte is pianist for the a-cappella choir and mixed chorus and is always on hand to play for the pre-assembly singing. Vocabulary and vivid description! Whom am I referring to? Ray Shaw. Ray is a very valuable member of our class and is active in many outstanding school activities. Eighteen members of our class are National Honor Society members: Charleen Evans, Tom Bartlett, Bill Clayton, Jack Mays, Ray Shaw, Charlotte Stilwell, Roberta Coberly, Sue Randall, Mary Jane Currey, Mary Ann Reese, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Polly Holloway, Adrienne Jenkins, Mary Charles Mollohan, Roberta Lockard, Barbara Wagoner, Jane Parkhill and David Bartlett. These members justly deserve this honor and have worked hard towards their goal. 70 SENIOR PLAY BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Ward laulis, John Riffle, Libby Murray, Tom Bartlett, Adrienne Jenkins, Ranny Conner. Jo Ann Morris, Athena Andrews, Carolyn Costelo, Carolyn Grow. SECOND ROW: Homer Heo ton, Polly Holloway, Barbara Wagoner, Bob Jennings, Immanuel Hines, Terry Sandsbury, Jack Current, Sue Randall, Bobby Lockard, Ray Shaw, Charleen Evans. TOP ROW: Robert Woodyord, Bill Clayton, David Bartlett, Charles Prunty, Ellis Wilson, Bill Maloney. The class of 54 presented as their annual play, The Robe, a dramatization in nine scenes. The play was adapted from the book, The Robe, by Lloyd C. Douglas. The cast was colorfully costumed by the Hocker Howe Company and the stage settings were done by the Grafton High Art Department. To Miss Batten and the members of the cast should be given the credit of long hours of hard work which made the play the best ever. The members of the cast were Robert Woodyard (Stephanos), Libby Murray (Sarah), John Riffle (Melas), Rannie Conner (Demetrius), Tom Bartlett (Marcellus), Bill Maloney (Paul-us), Terry Sandsbury, (Pilate), Homer Heaton (Captain Fulvius), Polly Holloway (Lucia Gallio), Adrienne Jenkins (Diana), Jo Ann Morris (Helen), Barbara Wagoner (Cornelia), Bob Jennings (Senator Gallio), Carolyn Costolo (Phoebe Eupolis), Roberta Lockard (Theodosia), David Bartlett (Quintus), Charleen Evans (Rhoda), Ellis Wilson (Simon Peter), Jack Current (Tiberius), Ray Shaw (Caligula), Immanuel Hines (Sarpedon), Athena Andrews (Salome), Carolyn Grow (child). Sue Randall (woman), and Don Matthews (man). STAGE CREW The stage crew and technical staff of Grafton High School is under the sponsorship of Miss Batten. The stage crew sets up scenery for the plays and carries out all of the technical processes necessary for a stage production. Their hard work and long hours behind the scenes make possible all assemblies, plays, concerts and other public programs that appear on the stage of Grafton High School. Left to right: John Orr, Tony Veltri, Glen Goodwin, Tom Bartlett. 71 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The Junior-Senior Prom of 53 climaxed the end of the school year and it was placed among the memories of Grafton High that we hold dear. The gymnasium was gayly decorated in outdoor style, having the effect of a southern plantation and the ceiling was dropped with pastel colored paper. Punch, cakes, and cookies were served throughout the evening, adding formality to the occasion. The students danced to the music of Ray Vingle and his orchestra and it was agreed by everyone that this Junior-Senior Prom was the best ever. The King, Queen, and their royal court were as follows: King Queen James Manno Joyce Cuppett Senior princes and princesses—Marie Lazar Beavers, Murrell Bolliger, Joyce McKinney, William Courtney, Barbara Bunner, Lowell Mason, Betty Wilson, Paul Lear, Charlotte Newlon, David Rogers, Virginia Hanleiter, Frank Knotts. Junior princes and princesses—Roberta Cob-erly, James Robinson, Roberta Lockard, Thomas Stemple, Janice Sigel, Jack Mays, Charleen Evans, Homer Heaton, Athena Andrews, William Maloney, Shirley Murphy, Robert Jennings. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BOTTOM ROW—Ufft to right: Bill woll, Roberto Coberly, Chorleen fcvon , Ray Show, Mi Cother, Tom Bartlett. TOP ROW: Mory Jane Currey, Mary Ann Ree e„ Polly Holloway, Barbara Wagoner, Sue Randall, David Bartlett, Roberta Lockard, Adrienne Jen-kin , Mary Mollohan, Jane Park-Clay ton. Jock May . Charlotte Stil-hill, Mary Ellen Carpenter. One of the highest and most cherished honors of Grafton High School is to become a member of the National Honor Society. To become a member, one must be a junior or a senior ranking in the upper third of his class. The members are selected by the teachers for their leadership, character, service, and scholarship. This year, under the guidance of Miss Cather, the club has undertaken a campus beautification project which will improve the appearance of the school. To raise money for this project the club has had charge of the concession stand for two of the basketball games. Officers for this year are Charleen Evans, president; Ray Shaw, vice president; Roberta Coberly, secretary-treasurer; Charlotte Stil-well, reporter. BOTTOM ROW—U t  o right: Bob Goosman, Adrienne Jenkin , Tom Bartlett, Ray Show, Charleen Evan , Roberta Lockard, Mory Jane Currey, Jo Ann Morri . SECOND ROW Mi  Batten, Joan Goff, Sue Randall, Katharine Hebb, Barbara Wagoner, Camilla Tucker, Anne Lawson, Polly Holloway, Mary Mollohan, Shirley Murphy, Janice Sigel, Shirley Horman, Jane Porkhill, Mr. Ha elden. QUILL AND SCROLL The Quill and Scroll, an international honorary society, is an organization for high school juniors and seniors interested in journalism or writing. To become a member of this society one must be a junior or senior, rank in the upper third of his class scholastically, and have contributed superior journalistic work for a school newspaper, handbook, or yearbook. One must also be recommended by a journalism advisor and have the approval of the national executive secretary. It is a great honor to be chosen a member of this society. Officers for this year's Grafton High Quill and Scroll are Sue Randall, president; Jane Parkhill, vice president; Shirley Harman, secretary; treasurer, Camilla Tucker; sergeant at arms, Robert Goosman. This club is under the sponsorship of Mr. Haselden, the RE-ECHO advisor. 73 BEST SPORTS SHiKiry murphy RUBIK I GOUGH •eniori MOSTPOPUUR L HOBO AMOKI my li08 Jl NMIMO SHYEST lOSr VERSATILE CHARLf E N EVANS Ray siiavy MOST ATTRACtIVl BILL U 13071 HOmtR HEATON BIGGEST FLIRT R O M EO MARY ANN REESE L LLI 5 WIL30N ST FRIENDLY v BERTA COBERLY MOST ATHLEtlC 1 KOCl MARlf UNDI.RJl JACK MAYS 10ST TYPICAL ROBtKIA LOCMRD DAVID BARTLETT BEST DANCERS JANICE 3IGEL JAMES ROBINSON most imusctUM: KATHVN FORI) BILL CLAYTON MOSMJRAH ltIC ADRIENNE JF NKI« TOM BARTLETT TO MOST LIKELY TO 1 SUCCEED ’ MARYCMARLT3 MOILOMAN ROBERT G003MAN ALITIES ORCHESTRA BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: Jean Hinkins, Charleen Evans, Lois Sandsbury, Beverly Outright, Barbara Wagoner, Donna Watkins, Charlotte Stilwell, Libby Murray, Barbara Towles, Tom Bartlett, Jane Evans, Dale Miller. TOP ROW: Mr. Shahon, Lovellio Whitescarver, Evelyn Lake, Owen Phillips, Ronald Nicodemus, James Williamson, Glenn Goodwin, Ray Shaw, Nathan Evans, Sandra Courtney. The school orchestra is a musical organization, opened to those interested in playing dance band and modern style music. Its twenty-one members meet each Monday evening after school in the band room with Mr. Shahan to study and work out rhythmical patterns of popular music foreign to that represented in the regular band music. Through this study this organization learns music through actual participation. During the school year the orchestra presented a morning assembly for the boys at the West Virginia Industrial School. On January 21, they entertained the veterans at the Veterans' Hospital in Clarksburg. Also they played at various assemblies for other schools and entertained the play audiences before curtain time in our own school. 76 BOTTOM ROW—Left to right: John Jenkins, shot putter, Richard Tucker, 120 yard high hurdler; Robert Mollohan, shot putter. TOP ROW: Robert Maloney, Donald Hargett, Jimmie Ward, Jim Jacobs, 100 yard dashers; Warren Turner, pole vaulter; Joe Richmond, shot putter. LYNN FAULKNER Coach TRACK TEAM The 1952 track season opened at Elkins in the Inter-mountain Relays. On the following Saturday Grafton competed in the Big Ten Meet, again at Elkins. In the Big Ten Meet, Dick Tucker set a new Big Ten record in the low hurdles. At Morgantown on May 8, the team competed in the regional meet. At this meet, Warren Turner and Dick Tucker qualified to attend the state meet in Charleston on May 16. The schedule is as follows: Inter-mountain Relays April 25 Big Ten Meet May 2 Regional Meet May 8 State Meet May 16 BOTTOM ROW — Left to right: Robert Mollohan, Joe Richmond, Warren Turner, Robert Jennings, John Jenkins, Jr. SECOND ROW Tom Bartlett, Sam Lockard, James Ward, Donald Hargett, Charles Keener, David Jacobs. TOP ROW: Lowell Bartlett, David Mumaw, James Jacobs, Arthur Patton, Robert Maloney, Robert Jones and Edward Scaggs, manager. 77 ALL STATE CHORUS Left to right: David Bartlett, Polly Orr, Charlotte Stilwell, Ray Shaw. Seated: Mrs. Lawson. A-CAPPELLA CHOIR The A-Cappella Choir, now under the direction of Mrs. Lawson, was organized in 1948. This choir cf forty-five voices is composed of members chosen for their exceptional musical ability and interest in choral music. The choir presented the:r annual Christmas program December 15. Some of their other activities during the year were the Spring Concert, the operetta, Rio Rico, exchange assembly programs with several schools and various other guest appearances in the community. The officers are president, Owen Philips; vice president, Charlotte Stilwell; secretary-treasurer, David Bartlett; librarians, Loretta Lawler and Patty Moyer. BOTTOM ROW—Ufl to right: Nina Costolo, Charlotte Stilwell. Mary Jo Lodge, Linda McDonald, Janet Sue Boylen, Charlene Simmons, Jean Parker, Mary Alice Woodford, Mary Mollohan, Jane Evans, Mary Ann Reese. SECOND ROW Mory Ellen Carpenter, Mrs. Lawson, Joyce Bunner, Velma Varner, Beverly Sinsel, Potty Moyer, Loretta Lawler, Elizabeth Linn, Joan McDaniel, Mary Prichard, Regina Bonner, Janice Woodyard, Rosemary Johns, Chorleen Evans. THIRD ROW Betty Jo Poige, Vanessa Conaway, Rosalie Losh, Camilla Tucker, Collette Williams, Fredda Haithcoat, Barbara Burdett, Polly Orr, Pauline Pratt, Eileen Hawkins. TOP ROW: John Riffle, Michael Sarsfield, Danny Sisler, Raymond Pyles, Tom Bartlett, David Bart lett, Glenn Goodwin, Jack Current, Ray Shaw, Charles McEldowney, Robert McCue, Owen Philips. GIRLS' BOYS STATE lef.' to right: Roy Show, Mary Mollohan, Charleen Evans, Tom Bartlett. Nestled in the beautiful hills of West Virginia is Jackson's Mill, which is host every year to Rhododendron Girls' State and Mountaineer Boys' State. This program is an effort on the part of the American Legion to bring to the boys and girls of West Virginia a knowledge of the fundamental principles of American Government through actual practice and control. During this week of intensive training in citizenship and government the boys and girls are taught the responsibility in preserving the integrity of our nation. Each youth attending this laboratory of practical political science learns that his government is just what he makes it. The following students represented their high school last year at these sessions: Ray Shaw, Tom Bartlett III, Charleen Evans and Mary Charles Mollohan. Administration Building at the Mill Ray Shaw on his way to party caucus Marion County cottage Mount Vernon Dining Hall Tom Bartlett on his way to circuit court Modern pool at Jackson's Mill Federalist's caucus parade Inauguration of Girls' State governor in the amphitheater Governor Marland congratulating the new Girls' State governor Mary Charles Mollohan leaving for the inauguration ceremonies Charleen Evans leaving after a wonderful week of work and fun The new Girls' State governor, Priscilla Miller 79 OPERETTA The mixed chorus and a-cappella choir of Grafton High presented Rio Rico, the first operetta to be produced in the high school for many years. The play was presented in two acts and it was under the direction of Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Bord, Mrs. Haddox, and Mrs. Evans. The plot was based on a gold recovery expedition to the lonely isle of Cocas in the Pacific. It tells of the fictitious character, Black Spider, and his mutineers and their gold treasure hidden away on the island. To the entire cast and their advisors should be extended congratulations for a job well done. FRONT ROW—l«ft to right: Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Lowson, Chorleen Simmons, Joan McOaniol, Mary Ann Reoso, Ray Shaw, Betsy Linn, Mary Ellen Carpenter, Mrs. Haddox. SECOND ROW: John RifFle, James Williamson, Ronald Nicodemus, Gian Goodwin, Tom Bartlett, David Bart, lett. Jack Current, Nathan Evans, Mrs. Bord. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Carol Ewers, Janice Ellers, Thelma Varner, Carol Hedrick, Lila Wilson, Velma Varner. SECOND ROW: Patty Gough, Luella Currey, Doris Freeze, Rosemary Delaney, Regina Bonner, Bonnie Gawthrop, Juanita White-hair, Mildred Mosser, Mary Jo Lodge. THIRD ROW: Miss Cole, Ruth Holt, Donna Cooper, Morelia Gerkins, June Wright, Eva Cropp, Betty Austin, Genevieve Currey, Josephine Hulderman. TOP ROW: Lovellia Whitescarver, Lois Sandsbury, Charlotte Cochran, Dottie Weaver, Betty Baugh, Jo Ann Holt, Jonetta Seargent, Delores Bolyard, Mary McDonald, Barbara Weaver. SOCIAL LITES The Social Lites was organized in 1949 under the direction of Mrs. Withers. It is open to all junior and senior girls. To discuss frequent social problems of teen-age girls is the purpose of this club. It is designed to meet the social needs—such as appropriate dress, personality, manners, and dating—in which most girls are interested. Elected officers for this year were president, Mildred Mosser; vice president, Lila Wilson; secretary, Deloris Bolyard; treasurer, June Wright; Miss Cole is faculty advisor. 80 BOTTOM ROW—left  o right: Paulin Taylor, Claudia Utt, Mary Frances Wil-liams, Judy Grey, Sally Thayer, Betty Grimm, Loretta Austin, Lila Bolyard. SECOND ROW: Elaine Whitescarver, Barbara Thompson, Deloris Whitehoir, Emma Cline, Paula June Klepfel, Patricia Ward, Shirley Auvil, Sandra Waggoner, Margie Henderson. THIRD ROW: Patsy Poling, Deloris Peters, Josephine Bevilock, Louise Cooper, Dorothy Johnson, Deloris Moran, Patricia Shultz, Patty McDonald, Lonetta McWilliams, Mrs. Yost, Joy Henderson. TOP ROW: Bonnie Wolfe, Ruth Hines, Dorothy Poling, Sue Richards, Jean Currey, Betty Ann Lambert, Charlotte Knotts, Maxine Sinsel, Linda Summers, Frances Fast, LaDonna Smith, Annette Williams. BOTTOM ROW—left to right: Betty Frank, Janet Withers, Helen Smith, Do-lene Stevens, Janice Woodyard, Barbara Sue Sampson, Sara Kite, Kathryn Currey, Nina Costolo, Billie Hanleiter. SECOND ROW: Shirley Currey, Betty Austin, Virginia Baugh, Lee Ellen Bol-liger, Patty Bailey, Nancy Wolfe, Mary Hines, Betty Wolfe, Miss Cook. TOP ROW: Ruby Yeager, Dorothy Bolyard, Shirley Bolliger, Lila Jo Dillon, Mary Ann Nuzum, Shelia Currey, Helen Drummond, Edna Jackson, Fredda Haithcoat, Patty Collier. FRESHMEN SOCIAL ETIQUETTE CLUB The Freshmen Social Etiquette Club was formed four years ago under the sponsorship of Mrs. Yost. The purpose of this club is to promote better knowledge of manners and better knowledge of how to act and dress in accordance with the occasion. Each year the girls have a Christmas party. Everyone brings gifts for the needy of the city. Another of their activities is the Spring Dance. Officers are as follows: president, Linda Summers; vice president, Betty Grimm; secretary, Maxine Sinsel; treasurer, Sandra Waggoner. THE HI-LIGHTERS' SOCIAL ETIQUETTE CLUB The Hi-lighters' Social Etiquette Club is open to all sophomore girls. The purpose of this club is to familiarize its members with proper etiquette for social events and to teach them the way they should conduct themselves daily. The officers are president, Betty Frank; vice president, Edna Jackson; secretary, Sara Kite; treasurer, Lila Jo Dillon; sergeant-at-arms, Laura White; reporter, Janice Woodyard; and sponsor. Miss Cook. 81 Our cafeteria cooks, Mrs. Seller, Mrs. Moyer, and Mrs. Hendrickson. Mr. Kelley with the machine shop boys. On our way home after a glorious victory over the Buck-Ups. Mr. Julian and his welding class. Philippi is making it hot for us, but we still can't keep warm) The band enjoys games too, even when they are playing. F.F.A. team with their sponsor, Mr. Wagoner. Office practice girls with Mr. Haselden. Miss Jeran efficiently checking in library books. Mr. Cather helping the industrial arts class. 82 FREY'S SERVICE STATION EVANS HARDWARE CO. 27 East Main Street Farm Implements Plumbing and Electrical Supplies DuPont Paints SHELL GASOLINE AND OILS U. S. Royal Exide Tires Batteries Phone 215 2 East Main St. Grafton, W. Va. 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Main Street CLARINELL BARTLETT, Owner 7 Beech Street Phone 1625 Grafton, West Virginia COZY REST RESTAURANT AND TOURIST COURT AIR CONDITIONED Fine Food For Fine People Private parties, banquets, Plan your next party FURNACE HEATED Modern Cottages With Bath Let us take care of Your out-of-town guest AT AT COZY REST West Virginia's Largest Tourist Court Congratulations To The Senior Class From CHRISLIP'S PHARMACY 199 East Main Street Phone 305 We Deliver ZINN'S MUSIC SUPPLY Records Olds Band Instruments Philco Radio And Television 19 W. Main Phone 1267 89 BLUEVILLE HARDWARE, INC. Corner of U. S. Routes 50 119 Congratulations Authorized Hotpoint Dealer DR. WILLIAM W. MEROW S. H. Open Until Green Stamps 9:00 P. M. Dentist Phone 16 COMPLIMENTS OF MORGAN MOTOR SALES DESOTO - PLYMOUTH DEALER SALES SERVICE BLUEVILLE GRAFTON Phone 870 MALONES DRUG AND CHEMICAL COMPANY THE REXALL STORE Congratulations to Seniors MEET AT MALONES Ask For G-B BREAD At Your Grocer THE INWOOD Fine Foods 90 GRAFTON BAKING COMPANY INC. U. S. Route 50 WOLFE'S TIRE SHOP C. O. BROWN Since 1922 Phone 846 Tire Recapping Vulcanizing GROCERIES MEATS 237 East Lincoln Street BARTLETT FUNERAL HOME GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA Shop At C. B. CLEANERS For Quality Service and Price Cash and Carry 4 Hour Service Harman Shopping Center BLUEVILLE GRAFTON Phone 26 We own and operate our own plant DEVERS QUALITY SHOP Headquarters for Children's Cinderella Dresses 32 E. Main St. Grafton 91 Compliments of MOLLOHAN GULF SERVICE 17 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. SPURGEON MOLLOHAN, Owner Congratulations Class of '54 FRANCIS L. WARDER HAMRIC MOTOR CO. RIVERSIDE DRIVE GRAFTON, W. VA. Phone 1176 Congratulations, Seniors of 1954 May you have many successful years ahead. VICTOR J. LUCAS DAIRY Homogenized Grade A Milk DE LANEY FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Phone 1340 Grafton, W. Va. Phone 261 1 Lincoln St. Extension Blueville, Grafton SWEET, SWEET MEMORIES 93 SHRIVER MOTOR COMPANY Compliments of FORD MINARD'S SPAGHETTI INN Sales and Service Spaghetti Dinners 100 Pike Street and U. S. 50 also Steak and Chicken Dinners Grafton, W. Va. Telephone 300 Phone 2-9223 WM. ARCHDEACON CONGRATULATIONS COMPANY CLASS OF 1954 CUPPETT'S FOOD STORE COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND BOYS 217 Walnut St. West Grafton GRAFTON, W. VA. R. D. WILSON SONS CO. WILES ESSO SERVICE CENTER Wholesale Papers Wrapping Papers, Printing Papers Washing and Lubrication School Supplies —Our Specialty Sole Distributors of Hammermill Bond Route 50 W. Main St. Glen Elk No. 2 Clarksburg 4-7549 Phone 9697 94 Congratulations SEVIER'S Class of 1954 SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER VALLEY INN MOTOR COURT 209-21 1 West Main Street Phone 9634 GODWIN SHAFFER, INC. FURNITURE APPLIANCES Grafton, W. Va. Prompt Service MAYTAG APPLIANCES PHILCO APPLIANCES Quality Appliances KELVINATOR APPLIANCES Ward Floor Furnaces Compliments of WILSON BAKING COMPANY W I L L Y S Cars, Jeeps, and Trucks Mansfield Tires All Kinds of and Tubes Repair Work 95 Railroad Street Rt. 50 Phone 423 R. H. LAWSON For Friendly Service Visit CARROLL'S AMOCO SERVICE RICHARD W. CARROLL Route 50 Grafton, W. Va. Phone 9653 Road Service SHINGLETON BROTHERS, INC WHOLESALE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Get your vitamins the natural way. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. REACH FOR SUNBEAM Authorized Agent Underwood Typewriters Underwood Adding Machines Desks, Chairs, Files 10-12 Arcade Building Clarksburg, W. Va. FOUR CORNERS RESTAURANT Specializing in STEAKS AND CHOPS Phone 9670 bLUEVILLE GRAFTON, W. VA. IKE'S TIRE SERVICE 209 West Main Street Phone 216 Grafton, West Virginia Your Local Firestone and Goodrich Dealer 96 MERRELLS, INC. KISNER'S ESSO 115 S. Second Street Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 823 Class Rings Announcements and Cards Corner of Beech and Riverside Dr. SEE JOE FOR DEPENDABLE SERVICE For Economy Compliments from your For Health For Production Dealer For Profit FARMER'S DELIGHT COMPANY Hardware and Feed Simpson, W. Va. SAM VELTRI SON QUALITY IN FEED IS ECONOMY IN FEEDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Summer is not far off. Make plans now to spend your summer profitably. You'll be several months ahead for the better jobs by attending the school which offers regular summer classes your friends will attend. It offers reasonable tuition, maintains free employment service, through more than 60 years' experience has proved a leader in business training, offers tried and proved courses and IS APPROVED FOR VETERANS. Write, telephone Clarksburg 2-9811, or call in person for information. Sessions year round. WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE T. B. CAIN, President CLARKSBURG WEST VIRGINIA Chrysler Plymouth Sales and Service Complete Esso Service Modern Body Shop DENTON MOTOR CO. U. S. Route 50 Phone 433 Grafton, W. Va. Compliments of GRAFTON DRIVE-IN THEATRE, INC. Route 119 Grafton, Morgantown Road 97 SCHOOL DAYS GOOD OLD GOLDEN RULE DAYS Compliments of a Compliments of WEAVER BROS. AMOCO SERVICE FRIEND 1237 W. Main Street Grafton, W. Va. Phone 9657 Road Service 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 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 THE HORNOR-GAYLORD CO. Clarksburg, W. Va. Wholesale Grocers Crosley Appliances Crosley Washers Roper Ranges Whirlpool Washers Crosley Air Conditioning Crosley Television BENNETT'S REFRIGERATION SERVICE Commercial and Domestic Sales and Service Grafton, West Virginia 99 59th Year of Service 206 E. Main Street Phone 1573 Compliments HOME LAUNDRY DAD'S LUNCH Cleaners Dyers Sandwiches Soft Drinks Phone 76 Grafton, W. Va. Main Street For the best in quality and service MASON BROTHERS CONTRACTORS - COAL Route 2 (Pruntytown) GRAFTON, W. VA. Light For Freedom Power For Progress MONONGHELA POWER CO. Compliments of MOTEL GRAFTON U. S. Route 50 Jet. of 119 Blueville Grafton, W. Va. BELLE'S NEWSSTAND BELLE WHITE, Prop. 100 MR. AND MRS. FRANK H. CRISLIP Owners and Managers School Supplies - Candy - Soft Drinks JITNEY - JUNGLE CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE The Most Beautiful Buy of All Your Food Budget's CURRY MOTOR CO. Best Friend Grafton JENKINS' CLEANERS Corner Beech and Walnut Streets Compliments Phone 787 of Come clean with us and WEST SIDE CUT RATE we'll dye for you. Compliments Congratulations Seniors of HERB'S GULF SERVICE DR. JAMES V. FLANAGAN Intersection of Rts. 50 119 Phone 682 For Quick Service SAYRES MARKET Call Groceries GRAFTON CLEANERS Fresh and Cured Meats Phone 97 Vegetables and Produce You'll save at our cash and carry store Every need for the table 236 W. Main Street Phone 459 20 E. Main 101 Congratulations CHEZ ALICE To The House of Millinery and Fine Accessories GRADUATION CLASS 114 Beech Street Grafton, W. Va. OF 1954 ALICE HENDERSON, Owner EDDIE'S CASH MARKET Fresh Meats - Products Complete Line of Groceries Compliments of Satisfaction Guaranteed We Deliver 122 Yates Ave. Phone 159 SIBYL'S BEAUTY SHOP W. A. WOODYARD LUMBER CO. W. A. WOODYARD, Owner MOUNTAIN STATE SPORTS CENTER Lumber Yard and Planing Mill 6 E. Main Street 832-910 W. Main Street Phone 510 IT PAYS TO PLAY MUSGROVE'S WHOLESALE JACOB'S MARKET GROCERY Groceries, Meat Groceries, Flour, Feed and Vegetables 204-206 Latrobe Street Grafton, W. Va. Phone 1676 204 Grand Street 102 PORTRAITS AND GROUP PICTURES USED IN THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY W. R. LOAR AND SON GRAFTON, W. VA. Kodaks Supplies Kodak Fi ishi 9 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. 103 THE CANTON ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPE COMPANY 410 3RD. STREET S.E., CANTON, OHIO -----------------------------------rums Itf®