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

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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

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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

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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