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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1955 volume:

Mary McKinney Editor Tony J. Veltri Managing Editor Mary Alice Hawkins Business Manager 1 otiisJicuuy. StaJ!£ Janet Tucker, typist; Linda Preston, literary editor; Polly Orr, literary editor; Mrs. Alma Robinson, proof reader; Mary McKinney, editor; Beverly Cutright, literary editor; Millie Mosser, literary editor; Reba Roach, typist. (BuMncAA, Mr. Sherman Haselden, sponsor; Harlene Matthews, organization manager; Sara Rose Poppalardo, advertising manager; Mary Alice Hawkins, business manager; Joyce Bunner, subscription manager; Eddie Perrine, assistant advertising manager. Unphotographed: James Stockett, assistant subscription manager. Jim Williamson, photographer; Lois Sondsbury, mounting editor; Tony Veltri, managing editor; Tom Nye, layout editor; June Wright, artist; Nancy John son, artist. Mr. Haselden, sponsor. 4 RsL-£cho Mary McKinney, editor; Mary Alice Hawkins, business manager; Tony Veltri, managing editor. Forward ever, backward never Within ourselves the future lies. Crossing over mountains, tunneling through hills, and fording rivers were some of the many barriers the builders had to overcome in the pioneering days of railroading in this region. But it was by overcoming these obstacles that they opened up new horizons for this region beyond the mountains and a vast empire in the Mid-West. Today, Grafton is the crossroads for northern West Virginia, and for this reason the graduating class has selected railroading as the theme for this issue of the Re-Echo. Life may be compared with a trip along a beaten, well-worn path. Approaching the crossroads we, as seniors, must choose the course we wish to follow for life. No matter which course we pursue we know we will encounter impediments and obstacles, just as the builders of the railroads did, but it is by surmounting these difficulties that we achieve success. The trip thus far has been at times up grade and at times level and still other times down grade. We have transported these high school experiences to you in this 1955 publication of the Re-Echo. n T n__n TT ri n 5 introduction 2 Re-Echo Staff 4 Foreword 5 Dedication 7 Alma Mater 8 Conductors 9 Board of Education 10 Superintendents 11 Principal and Registrar 12 Faculty 13 Cooks and Custodians 18 Passengers 19 Seniors 20 Senior Class Will 35 Senior Class Prophecy 36 Juniors 38 Sophomores 44 Freshmen 46 Calendar 48 Activities 49 Organizations 50 Dramatics 62 Musical Organizations 64 State Tournament 70 Road Gang 71 Football 72 Cheerleaders 75 Basketball 76 Athletic Clubs 79 Wheels 81 Honor Students 82 Distinguished Seniors 84 Championship Band (1954) 86 Homecoming Court 87 Memorial Day (1954) 88 Jr.-Sr. Banquet-Prom (1954) 89 Who's Who 90 Advertisements 91 6 TWl. XawAsmxjL SpadafoASL As a means of expressing our deepest appreciation for the many services rendered to our school, we, the members of the Senior Class, dedicate this 1955 issue of the Re-Echo to Mr. Lawrence Spadafore. Mr. Spadafore received his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College and his M.S. degree from West Virginia University. In addition to assistant coach, Mr. Spadafore teaches physical education, health, and a class in civics. He works untiringly, not only as assistant coach, but also as an advisor to any student who needs his help. He is an able advisor of Hi-Y, co-sponsor of Lettermen Club, Commissioner of Little League, Director of Y. M. C. A., and member of Local Elks. Mr. Spadafore is married to the former Miss Letitia Mazza and is the father of three sons. In his spare time he likes to be with his family, but he spends much of his time with athletics. With the knowledge of his teaching, helpful advice, and kindly understanding, the Senior Class dedicates the Re-Echo to Mr. Lawrence Spadafore. DEDICATION 7 JZL m r i t__r w ’CjAafthm, 2Uqh, SdiooL HAIL ALMA MATER Hail Alma Mater! Hats off to you. Ever you'll find us loyal and true; Firm and undaunted always we'll be. Hail to the school we love. Here's a toast to thee. 8 (BoaAcL fcdwocriuorL Seated—left to right: John Jenkins, Chester Blue, William Collins, Charles lockard, Harold Debendarfer, Virgil Rohr-bowgh. Taylor County elects interested and capable citizens to the Board of Education which decides the policies of education in the county and selects a superintendent as its administrative officer. Mr. J. Paul Murphy's and Dr. Paul P. Warden's terms expired January 1. Mr. Charles Lockard and Mr. John Jenkins succeeded them. On January 4 there was an election of new officers for the remainder of the year. The new officers are: president, William Collins; vice president, Chester Blue; secretary, Virgil Rohr-bough. The Board meets every third Thursday. The only exceptions are: a meeting on the first Monday in May, at which teachers are hired; the first Tuesday in August, held to estimate the levy; and the third Tuesday in August, held to lay the levy. The Board is limited to eighteen meetings a year. The salary of a Board member, fifteen dollars per meeting, is small in comparison to the amount of work and time given in valuable county service. APPRECIATION DR. PAUL P. WARDEN For his many years of faithful service to the people of Taylor County, we, the Senior Class of 1955, wish to express our sincere appreciation to Doctor Paul P. Warden. Dr. Warden graduated from Grafton High School with the class of 1912 and is married to the former Eleanor Metzner. They have two children—Mary Emma and Charles A. Dr. Warden attended the Medical School at West Virginia University and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has given the community many, many years of valuable service in the way of medical care. He was first elected to the Grafton Independent Board of Education. Later, when the county unit plan started, he became a charter member of the Taylor County Board of Education. Dr. Warden has served twenty years on the Board with ten of those as president. He was instrumental in the building of our high school as well as in the making of many improvements in other Taylor County Schools. Dr. Warden's faithful service is a splendid example to all school students, the citizens of tomorrow. 10 R. VIRGIL ROHRBOUGH Superintendent of Schools Mr. Virgil Rohrbough, who is the present superintendent of Taylor County Schools, received his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College in 1933 and his A.M. degree from West Virginia University in 1942. Mr. Rohrbough taught in Lewis County for three years and has served as principal of the First Ward School and East Grafton School. In 1935 he was appointed assistant superintendent of schools and in 1942 he became acting superintendent. He has held the position of superintendent since 1949. Mr. Rohrbough is a member of the West Virginia Education Association, the National Education Association, and the American Association of School Administration. He also is active in community affairs and is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Kiwanis Club. RONALD L. KNOTTS Assistant Superintendent of Schools Our assistant superintendent of Taylor County Schools is Mr. Ronald L. Knotts. He was appointed to this position in 1949. Previous to that time he taught one year at Bartlett School in Taylor County and served as principal of Simpson Grade School and Prunty-Elementary School for a period of nineteen years. Mr. Knotts has been very active in community life. He is a member and past president of the Grafton Kiwanis Club, has served as chairman of the Red Cross Committee, and chairman of the March of Dimes Committee. He also is achievement chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. Along with these community activities he is a member of the choir of the Andrews Methodist Church. 11 EARL J. CULP Principal Mr. Earl J. Culp, principal of Grafton High School, holds an A.B. degree from Salem College and his A.M. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has done graduate work at West Virginia University; Superior Normal School in Superior, Wisconsin; Illinois University; and Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Mr. Culp began his teaching career at Cairo High School where he was coach and assistant principal for five years. He 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 directs students' abilities and activities into the proper channels. Mr. Culp has made friends with each student personally through his friendliness and understanding. ROBERT CLAYTON Registrar Mr. Robert Clayton serves as registrar of Grafton High School and does his job efficiently. He received his A.B. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and has attended Columbia, Duke, and West Virginia Universities. Mr. Clayton has taught school at Buckhannon, was a principal at Rosemont School in Taylor County, taught at West Side School, Grafton, and was teacher of American History at Grafton High before becoming registrar. He has served in that capacity for the last thirteen years. Mr. Clayton is a member of both local and state educational associations and also holds membership in the America Legion Post No. 12 of Taylor County. 12 RUTH BATTEN. A.B.. A M Teaches English and Bible puts spirit into Macbeth ... interested in rrusic and enjoys directing ploys . . likes ice cream . . dislikes people who won't try ... sponsors the Dramatic Club and the Thespians . coaches the Junior and the Senior Class Plays. HOBART BEEGHLEY, A B Teaches English and speech hobby is book collecting, hiking, and wood work . likes traveling, public speaking, and people . has charge of assembly programs ... A good laugh is as necessary as a good bath! . . . sponsors Debating Club. BARBARA CATHER. A B , AM Teaches French and Latin . . . her hobby is Bower gardening she enjoys music and food likes to travel (she has been to Gay Pareelll)... sponsors the National Honor Society. HAZEL COLE, A B Biology teacher her hobby is taking pictures of nature likes to try new recipes . dislikes discourteous and lazy people sponsor of the Religious Club and co-sponsor of Future Homemakers of America. CHARLES CATHER, A.B., B.S., A M. Industrial arts instructor enjoys his short walks to and from school . favorite hobby is plastics . . . dislikes pickled hog's feet . sponsors the Craft Club, Rifle Club, and Freshman Class. NELLIE COOK, A B.. A M Teaches home economics . . . her hobby is crafts . . likes good food and music . . . dislikes snakes sponsors .he Future Homemakers of America and co-sponsor of the Religious Club. Mr. and Mrs. Culp entertain teachers with a Christmas dinner Teachers exchange presents amid jokes and laughter at their home - Mr. Hoselden serves a steak to Mrs. Yost ot the outdoor supper on Mr. Cather's form Teachers patiently waiting to be served Mr. Kelly and Mr. Julian brewing coffee LYNN FAULKNER. B.S., E.E., A M. Sparkling wit . . . teaches physics, chemistry, general science, and driver education . . . enjoys experimenting with radio and television . . . likes teaching, good music, and red hoir . . . doesn't like tardy students . . . sponsors the Radio Club. MILDRED HADDOX, A.B Received her A.B. from West Virginia University . . . teaches Sophomore English . . . interested in music and dramatics . . . enjoys meeting husband and dog after school . . . sponsor of the Future Teachers of America and Dramatic Club. SHERMAN H HASELDEN. B.S., A M. Always has a friendly grin for everyone . . . likes fishing, hunting, and camping takes a great interest in students . . . pet peeve is students who get behind in their work . . sponsor of the Re-Echo. Commercial Club, Senior Class. GLADYS M. HICKMAN, A.B. Teaches stenography and typewriting . . . enjoys reading and listening to the radio . . . likes devil's food cake . . . dislikes gum chewing very much . . . sponsors the Junior Commercial Club. ANN HUGHES, B.S. Pleasant disposition ... librarian . . . helpful to the many students using the library . . . main interests and hobbies are reading and collecting records . . . enjoys good food, movies, and music . . . sponsor of the Student Council and A.T.C. F A JULIAN. B.S. Attended Delaware University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, and Marshall College teaches combination welding. theory and practice . . . dislikes traveling . enjoys such sports as football, base ball and bosketball. HORTENSE MUMFORD. A B AM A new name on our faculty list . . teoches freshmen civics . . is very much interested in music ond reading . . . likes summer sports . . admires culture and persons with full, well-rounded lives ELMA ROBINSON. A.B Teaches Freshman English . . . literary advisor of Re-Echo . . . interested in flower growing enjoys holidays . . dislikes cold weather and washing dishes . . has keen sense of humor . . sponsor of the Book Club . . chairman of Career Day. Mrs. Yost and Miss Cook preparing the table Miss Batten wishes that they would hurry instead of doing so much gossiping Many hands moke quick work CHARLES F. KELLY, B.S Always has a smile and friendly word for everyone teaches machine shop . . theory ond practice . . shop mathematics . blueprint read ing . . likes metal craft and home craft as hobbies ... enjoys all outdoor sports and music . . . dislikes being away from home. NAOMI LAWSON, A.B. Attended W. Va. Wesleyan has done graduate work at W. Va. University and Columbia University . . . teaches music at Junior and Senior High Schools . . her hobby is folk dancing sponsors the Y-Teens and the music club called The 40 Sharps . NEIL LUTZ, B.S Another new member of our faculty . attended D E College and W. Va. University . . teaches general arithmetic and psychology (would love to have a good psychology student) . . . favorite hobbies are leather craft and collecting coins . . . sponsors the Archery Club. RANDALL McKINNEY, BSE Head coach of football and basketball . . teaches Social Studies . . . loves a good laugh . athletics is his hobby . . . likes to play bridge . . . dislikes fat people . . . sponsors the Lettermens Club. Mr. Julian and Mr. Kelly entertain the teachers with a turkey dinner at the high school Teachers too enjoy a good laugh After a big dinner, even the teachers are contented and happy MILDRED SINSEL, A B . A M Teaches American History and World History (by outlines) . . . enjoys reading and sewing likes music, religious stories, and historical novels . . . sponsors Tri-Hi-Y and Y Club and Junior Class. LAWRENCE SPADAFORE. A.B., M S. Assistant coach . . . teaches physical education, health, and civics . . . likes lemon pie . . . director of Youth Center . . . proof of his interest in students. KATHRYN TAYLOR, A.B. Young and attractive teacher of girls physical education and health . . her hobbies include knitting and swimming . . . she is a great fisherman . sponsors the Girl's Athletic Association, and Future Nurses. FESTUS WAGGONER, B.S., M S Teaches Vo-Ag . . you'll often find him hovering over the kitchen stove cooking ... he likes to travel . . . active sponsor of the Future Farmers of America. ROBERT K WIANT, A B Another one of our new teachers ... a young and eligible bachelor!!!! . . . directs the band . . his interests are dancing and hunting (for what?) likes good movies and hates to be detained. A V. YOHO, A B., A M Teacher of algebra I and II, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry keeps the students under control in study hall . . makes Friday's miserable! also is a splendid gardener . . sponsor of the Sophomore Class. 16 VIRGINIA YOST. A.B. Teaches art and mechanical drawing her hobby is flower gardening . other interests include outdoor life and painting likes to go walking in the woods . . sponsors Art Club and Junior Gardening Club. ELLEN JANE WISEMAN School secretary . . . her hobby is photography (loves a good dark roomfll) . . . has diploma from New York Institute of Photography . . . President of Grafton Business Girls Club - . . has spent long hours in organizing the Alumni Association. AM Atonic The office assistants of Grafton High School aid Miss Wiseman, Mr. Culp, and Mr. Clayton in keeping the office running smoothly. They run errands, type, answer the phone, collect absence slips, and record them. I The office assistants work in their free time, contributing to the administra- tion of Grafton High School. Bottom Row—Left to right Mory Jane Veltri, Peggy Bartlett, Mary Hinkins, Bar bora Hamilton, Tony Veltri, Linda Preston. Rosemary Lucas, Lovellia Whitescarver. Second Row: Elane Maxwell. Dollie Poole, June Wright, Mary Jane Moore, Carol Bartlett, Annette Kunst, Sandro Courtney, Rosemary Johns, Deloris Bol yard, Rosalie Maxwell, Donna Jo Cooper. 17 Left to right: Lottie Hendrickson, Blanche Stotler, Birdie Moyer. The odor of hot, tasty food on the first floor of Grafton High School can be traced to the cafeteria. There appetizing meals are planned and prepared by the chefs and their helpers. The hot lunch program is supported by the national government. The government supplies the school with government surplus food and also pays five and one half cents on every meal served in the cafeteria. We are all proud of our chefs. They are: Mrs. Lottie Hendrickson, Mrs. Blanche Stutler, and Mrs. Birdie Moyer. At the beginning of the second semester Mrs. Dorothy McWilliams replaced Mrs. Hendrickson. Mrs. McWilliams is not pictured. Whistle while you work! That's exactly what our custodians do as they perform their never-ending tasks of sweeping the classrooms and halls, washing the windows and blackboards, and dusting the seats in the auditorium. There is always one of them on duty at the school both day and night. Mr. Thomas McWilliams, not pictured, is in charge of the maintenance work. You can find him in the furnace room keeping the school fires burning in the winter and outside mowing the lawn in the summer. The friendliness of these people will not be forgotten by the students of G.H.S. Q'uAiadianA. Left to right: Richard Ford, Nettie Smith, James Isner. 18 OfficsAA, President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Mary McKinney Bob Mollohan Mildred Nestor Donald Bennett tidvi JDAA. Mr. Haselden, Sponsor Miss Batten Mr. Faulkner Mr. McKinney Ssmiotc QLclaa. In 1951 we entered the halls of Grafton High, awkward, timid, and smeared with lipstick. As freshmen we were green, but we put our best foot forward by electing the following officers: president, Carol Bartlett; vice president, Mary McKinney; secretary-treasurer, Patty Moyer. The next year we returned to Grafton High and elected as our class officers: president, Joe Richmond; vice president, Mary Alice Hawkins; secretary-treasurer, Leo Stevens. Not too much was heard from us our sophomore year for we were quietly waiting for the time when we would be upper-classmen. In our Junior year we claimed a big accomplishment in the form of the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance. The program began with a banquet which was held in the much-decorated cafeteria. The evening was climaxed with a dance. This was the first such event to be held at G. H. S. and was very successful. We elected as our Junior class officers: president, Tony Veltri; vice president. Bob Mollohan; secretary, Paul Milinovich; treasurer, John Stephenson. At long last we were officially called sen- iors. We now had the thing that we had hoped, dreamed, and wished for during our other three years. To give us a good start we elected our class officers: Mary McKinney as president, Robert Mollohan as vice president, Mildred Nestor as secretary, and Donald Bennett as treasurer. Our dramatic talent was well displayed in the senior class play, Elizabeth, The Queen which was a huge success. As seniors we were given the opportunity to re-establish the Alumni Society. Many students worked hard doing whatever was asked of them in order that this, too, might be successful. We were represented in the athletic department by Sam Shriver, Gordon Kent, Tom Nye, Robert Reed, Cecil Robison, Bob Mollohan, Leo Stevens, Jim Stockett, Donald Bennett, Ed Skaggs, John Stephenson, and Arthur Jackson. We were also represented in the cheering squad by Mary Alice Hawkins who has held that post for the past three years. As we leave old G. H. S. we realize that never again will we enter these halls as students, but we will always embrace the fond memories of our Alma Mater. 20 I BETTY JEAN AUSTIN Rather quiet till you know her . . . likes music ond fiction books . . . dislikes coffee . . . hates coming to school in snow and rain ... ambition is to be a telephone operator . . . Social Etiquette, Book Club, Library Assistant. BARBARA BARTLETT Barbaro is small, but so is a package of dynamite . . . likes green and black Hudsons . . . hates to hit the sack . . . plans to attend Fairmont State . . . F.H.A., Y-Teens, Library Assistant, Social Etiquette. CAROL LOU BARTLETT Very pretty brunette . . . likes clothes, young men, and music . . . neat dresser . . . aspires to be a private secretary to a handsome young businessman . . . Tri-Hi-Y, Band, Social Etiquette, president of Freshman Class, Office Assistant, National Honor Society. BETTY LEE BAUGH Enjoys music, swimming, skating, dancing, football, and basketball . . . it's nice to be natural if you're naturally nice . . . Tri-Hi-Y, Band, Social Etiquette, Mixed Chorus, Y-Teens. MARGUERITE LOUISE BAUGH Loves to cook . . . nothing like a good book by a coiy fire . . . has been a help to librarians... hasn't decided what she wants in the future . . . Future Homemakers of America (Historian 4), Library Club, Library Assistant. DONALD BENNETT Very athletic . . likes clothes, basketball, girls, and cars . . . dislikes homework and food in the cafeteria . . . wants to join Coast Guard, then go to college... Football, Basketball, Hi-Y, Lettermen Club (sec. 4), Student Council (v. pres. 4), treasurer of Senior Class. JACK BEAVERS Likes football . . . enjoys plays . . . blushes easily. . . doesn't like basketball or dancing . . . would like to became a garage mechanic . . . Future Formers of America. LOWELL BOICE Enjoys all sports likes girls, assemblies, and vacations... dislikes homework, lectures, ond 9:00 bell . . plans to get a welding job . . . wants to find a woman who will have him and settle down Debating Club, Hi-Y, and Library Club. NANCY ANN BOLYARD Friendly ... a lot of fun to know . . . loves swimming, food, and basketball . . . dislikes pancakes . . . ambition is to be a secretary . . . Social Etiquette, Y-Teens (v. pres. 2), Commercial Club (rep. 4), Religious Club, Mixed Chorus, Office Assistant, National Honor Society. DELORES ANN BOLYARD Likes skating . . . known fo' her giggle . . . enjoys eating . . . wonts to get a job and wait for that Sophomore boy . . . Social Etiquette (sec. 3), Craft Club, and Religious Club. Tardy students bribing Mr. Faulkner for admission to the Physics Class. 21 DONALD BOYLES ROSELEAN BOYLES Enjoys all sports . . likes vacations, assemblies, and weld ing class . . . dislikes homework, lectures, ond tests after graduating would like to get a welding job, a woman and settle down . . . Hi-Y, F. F. A. JOYCE ANN BUNNER Enjoys working in groups . . doesn't like half-done hamburgers, bossy people, or people who think they know it all ... Social Etiquette (pres. 1), A Cappella Choir, Re-Echo, Dramatic Club (pres. 4), Student Council, Notional Honor Society. Likes to ride in Plymouths and Chevrolet cars (with certain fellows) . . . dislikes shorthand . . . would like to be a telephone operator and know all the news . F. H. A., Art Club, Religious Club (pres. 4). BARBARA BURDETT Humorous ond full of life . . . likes to skip school and to dance . doesn't like homework, tests, potato soup with onions, and gossips . . . wants to be a men's physical education instructor ... G. A. A.. A Cappella Choir, Commercial Club. JO ANN CHILDERS Short and sweet . . . fond of eating, dancing, and sleeping late on week-ends . . . either wants to be a typist, receptionist, or telephone operator . . . found behind the counter at Cozy Rest . . . Band, Y-Teens, Commercial Club, Tri-Hi-Y. CHAROLETTE COCHRAN An athletic gal . . goes in for any kind of sports . . . detests giving reports . . . ambition is to be a pitcher on the Brooklyn Dodgers Team ... Jr. Commercial Club, Y-Teens, Social Etiquette. DONNA COOPER Always has a very neat op-pearance . . . her ambition is to be a swimming instructor . . . enjoys skating and dancing . . . dislikes coffee, book reports, and visiting the dentist ... Y-Teens (pres. 2), Band, Student Council, Homecoming Princess 4. TEDDY CLELLAND Sleepyhead . . . ambition is to be a rod burner . . . everything is alrighty with Ted . . . a likable boy . . . never worries . . enjoys football, basketball, and majorettes Football (manager 4), Basketball, Hi-Y, Radio Club. CHARLES COLLINS Short and blond headed . . . enjoys welding and sports such as football and basketball, also lunch and the 4:00 bell for dismissal . . . tinkers with cars Hi-Y, Rifle Club, Radio Club, Craft Club. SANDRA COURTNEY A girl who really wants to go places . . she intends to become a professional buyer, attend a fashion show in Paris ond marry Rock Hudson . . . dislikes English workbooks and pink shirts . . Band, A Cappel la Choir, Student Council, G. A. A. (sec. 4), Thespians. 22 NANCY CRAFT likes sports . . . enjoys work os a Jug at hospital dislikes oysters and tests in algebra on Friday . . plans to enter nursing . . . Jugs, Future Nurses, Band, Mixed Chorus, Social Etiquette. EVA LOUISE CROPP Enjoys music, photography, and sports . . . does not like Spanish rice or green beans . . . plans to do office work in the future Junior Commercial Club (sec. 2), Y-Teens (treas. 4), Jr.-Sr. Social Etiquette Club, Library Club. JACK CURRENT Never in a hurry . . . abhors homework . . . likes spaghetti, chocolate cake, and especially the initials R. J. ... dislikes nagging wives and henpecked husbands... A Cappella Choir, Choir Operetta, Senior Class Play. GENEVIEVE CURREY Collects movie star pictures, photographs . . . likes music . . . dislikes giving class reports . . . wants to be a telephone operator. . . Library Club, Junior Commercial Club, Y-Teens, Jr.-Sr. Social Etiquette. BEVERLY CUTRIGHT Shy, reserved . . . likes good movies ... is fun to be with . . . always friendly ... a maid so very meek that even her shoes refuse to squeak . . Band, Orchestra, Re-Echo, Y-Teens, Book Club, Tri-Hi-Y (rec. sec. 3), National Honor Society. CARROLL OALTON Plans to go on to higher learning . . . likes a good laugh . . . owns a jalopy . . . dislikes getting up in the morning and going to bed at night . . . has a mischievous smile . . . likes outdoor activities such as hunting. NANCY CAROL DEVERS Desires to teach a boys' gym class . . . enjoys associating with people fond of the Air Force and Fridays . . . detests plane geometry . . . Speech Club, F.T.A., Y-Teens, Tri-Hi-Y, Social Etiquette. JANICE ELLERS Likes blue Oldsmobiles? also holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays swimming is her favorite sport... dislikes very much getting up to go to school . . . plans a future as a housewife . . . Band, Tri-Hi-Y, Future Nurses, Social Etiquette. CAROLE ANN EWERS Has a liking for green Mercurys . . . Mr. Culp (when school's not in session) . . . doesn't like first period classes . . . also dislikes freshmen running in the halls . . . wants to join the Navy Bond . . . Band, Tri-Hi-Y, Future Nurses, Social Etiquette. JOHN FAWCETT Enjoys sports, especially hunting (usually misses some school in November) and fishing . . . music . . . hopes to get a high school diploma . . . has the desire to become an electrician. . . Band, Hi-Y (v. pres. 3), Student Council, Baseball, Archery Club, Rifle Club (pres. 4). CHARLES FINDLEY Snappy crew cut . . . enjoys basketball, football, and softball . . . dislikes gates in the hall . . . plans to be a truck driver or go to the Air Force after graduation . . . Camera Club, Radio Club, Vo-Ag (sec. 4). NANCY FLANAGAN A gal with personality to lend . . . always willing to work . . . admires blond crew cuts and blue eyes . . . dislikes gossip . . . wants to teach the 3 R's . . G. A. A. (pres. 4), F. T. A. (librarian 3), Alumni Committee. KENNETH FORTNEY CALVIN FREEZE DORIS FREEZE JACK FREEZE Heartily despises homework . . never in a hurry . . . likes hillbilly music and girls . . . seems to dislike classes ... wants to own a G. M. C. Factory . . . dork wavy-haired lad . . Radio Club, Vo-Ag, Rifle Enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with wood . . . likes girls with red hair . . . dislikes hard work . . . thinks he would like Springfield, Mass, as a future home . . . Craft Club, Rifle, Archery Club. Favorite pastime—dancing. . . excels in all sports . . . likes movies . . . dislikes study halls ... it seems as though she wants to get married after school . .. Camera Club, Social Etiquette, Y-Teens. Looking forward to joining the Navy . . . dry sense of humor . . . likes basketball, swimming, and fishing . . . dislikes a war with Soviet Union . . . Craft Club, Radio Club, Machine Shop, Archery Club. Club. BONNIE JUNE GAWTHROP “Are you kidding? . . . shy and reserved manner ... a smile for everyone . . . likes football, basketball, skating, and swimming . . . dislikes nibby people . . . wants to be a beautician . . . Mixed Chorus, Camera Club, Jr.-Sr. Social Etiquette Club. GEORGIA GELHAUSEN Quiet and unassuming . . . known for her quiet graciousness . . . admires baby boys . . . dislikes people who talk too much . . . Commercial Club, Jr. Commercial Club, Y-Teens, Dramatic Club. HAROLD GILLESPIE Quiet, unassuming manner . . . takes his time . . . likes women, football, basketball, studyhall, assemblies, and teachers . . . dislikes short home room periods . . . plans to work in a factory . . . Ra dio Club. MORELLA GERKIN “What's the story? . . . unpredictable . . . incessant talker ... likes football games, sailors, band trips . . . dislikes tests, English themes, and slowpoke drivers . . . plans to go to West Virginia University Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Band. 24 DALE GODWIN A short boy who wishes he could grow a little bit . . . active sense of humor . . . shy with the girls . . . will join the service after graduation . . . Craft Club, Radio Club, Rifle Club. BARBARA HAMILTON Likes to make new acquaintances with other boys . . pleasant ways win many friends . . . wants to become an airline hostess . . . especially likes DeSotos . . . Y-Teens, G.A.A., Commercial Club. GLENN GOODWIN Mischievous grin... tends to make friends easily . . . joins in all the fun . . . likes jazz music, dancing, and blackberries . . . wants to conduct a well-known orchestra . . . Student Council (trees. 4), A Cappello Choir, Thespians. RICHARD HATHAWAY Friendly to all ... rough and ready basketball player ... doesn't let lessons affect his alert brain . . . likes girls and May 31 ... Hi-Y, Lettermen Club, Basketball, Track. RONALD GOUGH Teasing ways . . . dislikes every day routines. . . likes basketball, football, and assemblies . . enjoys a good argument... wants to own his own farm . . . Future Formers of America. MARY ALICE HAWKINS Sparkling personality wins many friends . . . vivacious cheerleader . . . wishes to become a Bartlett . . . dislikes conceited people . . . likes oysters . . . winning smile . . . National Honor Society, G.A.A., Cheerleader, Re-Echo. JAMES GRAY Never seems to worry. . . curly red hair . . . unassuming manners . . . thought of school bores him . . . flirtatious eyes . . . likes dork halls . . Hi-Y, Football, Basketboll, Track. NELLIE MARIE HEBB Full of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . dislikes nonsmear lipstick . . . plans to go to Ohio and work as a typist . . . Y-Teens, Future Homemakers (historian 3). CLIFTON HALL I'm innocent! . . . likes ♦o sing . . . friendly ... a swell person . . . dislikes short assemblies and home room periods . . . wants to join some branch of the service. CAROL HEDRICK Lots of fun to be with . . friendly and polite . . likes swimming and food . . . wants to become a beautician . . . likes old St. Nick . . . A.T.C., Craft Club (v. pres. 4), Tri-Hi-Y. 25 JAMES ROBERT HENDERSON Has a mischievous twinkle in his eye . ■ enjoys fishing and hunting . . . likes working on forms so well that he wants one of his own . . . doesn't like studying . . . Radio Club. JOSEPHINE HULDERMAN Hears all, speaks nothing, how can she help but learn. . a lover of travels (would love to travel to Burt Lancaster's home to become his nurse) . . . dislikes mopey people Mixed Chorus, Y-Teens (sec. 4), National Honor Society. RUTH ELLEN HOLT A petite lady . . . loves football, basketball, horseback riding, and movies . . . doesn't like nibby or unfriendly people Y-Teens, Social Etiquette, Library Club, Mixed Chorus. NICK IDONI He'd stop St. Peter's roll call to ask a question . . . sense of humor . . . spare moments are for Millie . . . likes cars, eating food, and playing basketball . . . Hi-Y, Radio Club, Freshmen football. Religious Club. ARTHUR JACKSON Report cards and tests are here, where's Arthur?... spare time spent working on cars, feeding his face, looking at girls . . . ambition is to build a custom car . . . Hi-Y, Croft Club, Football. ROSEMARY JOHNS Mischievous as they come. . the mounties aren't the only ones who get their men . . . keen sense of humor . . . cute as a button . . . likes food, traveling, and movies .. A Cappella Choir, Student Council. GORDON KENT Loves a trip, especially to Parkersburg . pretty girls, movies, and food are his favorites ... his future consists of the Navy . . . has no room in his life for people who are crazy drivers . Football, Let-termen Club (pres. 4), Hi-Y, Rifle Club. RAMONA JOAN JACKSON Love is softening of the heart eries . . . Hey! There's the band, where's Ramona?. . . quiet and sincere . . . plans a future as a housewife . . . enjoys movies. . . . hails from Philippi . . . Band, Alumni Committee. NANCY JANE JOHNSON Takes everything in her stride . . . pleasant disposition ... to know her is to like her . . . November seems to be the month of decision between husband or career . . . lover of art . Art Club, Office, Re-Echo. CORA MAY KNIGHT Quiet and unassuming . . . an ambitious person . . . keen intelligence . . loves swimming and eating . . ambition is to become a laboratory technician . . . friendly to all ... Tri-Hi-Y, Book Club, C. A P.. Dramatic Club. 26 DONALD KNOTTS MARY JO LODGE Puts up a good argument . . . energy to spare . . .likes those big diamond rings . . . dislikes people who talk too much plans to be a secretary. . . Mixed Chorus, Dramatic Club. VIRGINIA LOUGH KNOTTS CHARLES LUCAS Strong man . . . wants to abolish homework . . likes gomes, plays, teachers, drive-ins, and cars. . . wants to work in a pie factory testing the pies . . Commercial Club, Craft Club, Future Farmers of America, Radio Club. CAROLYN KUHL Famous for making A's . . . quiet and very well-liked . . . likes morning walks to school . . . can't stand geometry class . . . National Honor Society, Religious Club, Book Club, Pep Club. ROSEMARY LUCAS Sparkling personality wins many friends . . . always has an answer . . . likes jokes and fads . . . dislikes being short . . . F.H.A. (v.-pres. 4), Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y, National Honor Society. ANNETTE KUNST Ability as leader spontaneous smile . . . likes all sports ond food . . . dislikes riding a school bus and living on a farm . . . wants to attend W. Va. University and major in Home Economics . . . National Honor Society (sec.-treas. 4), Band. NANCY MATSEY Quiet and studious dependable . . likes instrumental music and studying the history of ancient countries and people . . . dislikes people who are always complaining . . . Band, Future Nurses. JO ANN LAMBERT Bright, blue eyes ... a smile for everyone . . . hopes to get married . . . likes boys ond cooking . . . dislikes school lessons . . . Art Club, Jr. Garden Club, Future Nurses, Tri-Hi-Y. HARLENE MATTHEWS Live wire ... a cheery hello for everyone . . . always ready to laugh . . likes boys, housework, and children . . . dislikes nosey neighbors . . . Commercial Club, Re-Echo, Dramatic Club, Y-Teens. Looking forward to joining the Air Force . . likes football, basketball, baseball, and good cooks . . dislikes conceited people Lettermen Club, Football. Basketball (manager 3-4). Always cheerful... everybody's friend . . . loves her husband, eating, and parties . . . dislikes gossiping girls . . . wonts to settle down and be a good wife Art Club, Future Nurses. Craft Club. MARGARET ELANE MAXWELL Cute little chuckle . . . likes red convertible Fords, movies, dancing, football, and basketball . . . plans to be a beautician... Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Commercial Club. MARY ROSALIE MAXWELL Dependable . . . willing to assume responsibility . . . on-joys working at the Y. M. C. A . . . likes school . . . dislikes homework . . . plans to go to Ohio for employment after graduating. . .Y-Teens, G.A.A., Office. NORMA JEAN McCAULEY Likes her guys to come from Philippi . . . hates to get up in the morning . . . wants to work in an office or be a telephone operator . . . Future Nurses, Coin Club. THOMAS McCOY The little mischief maker . . . dislikes contrary teachers . . . would like to join the Air Force . . . served as escort to a homecoming princess ... Civil Air Patrol, Hi-Y. david g. McDaniel Friendly in a quiet sort of way - - - especially enjoys roller skating and girls . . . likes very much to chew gum in class . . . Radio Club, Hi-Y, Croft Club. SHIRLEY ANN McDANIEL Unassuming and sincere . . . dislikes any kind of lessons . . . spends her time roller skating, reading, and going to the show Y-Teens, A. T. C., Social Etiquette. linda lou McDonald Known for her long brunette hair . . . received an engagement ring on her birthday, February 19 ... wants to become an airline hostess . . Y-Teens, A Cappella Choir. mary McKinney To know her is to like her . . . cute smile . . plans to be a teacher . . . likes to eat (anything but coconutl) . . . National Honor Society, Student Council, G. A. A., Homecoming Queen 4, Band (Majorette), Freshman Officer (v. pres.). Senior Officer (pres.). CHARLES R McELDOWNEY Nothing bothers him . . . has hopes of attending college at Clarksburg . . . believes in tak ing life easy . . . escort at homecoming game his senior year ... A Cappella Choir, Band. CAROLYN McOUAID Her report cord is like the first page of a dictionary—all A s . . . likes popular and classical music . . . Eddie Fisher fan . . . dislikes history . . . National Honor Society (pres. 4), Future Teachers (sec.-treas. 4). 28 Chow time for some of the Senior girls in the cafeteria. LINDA MENEAR PAUL MILINOVICH ROBERT MOLLOHAN J. R. MORGAN MILDRED MOSSER Fond of dancing, swimming, and skating . . her desire is to order a good looking man from Sears and Roebuck . . pals around with Millie Nestor Speech Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Squad Leader. If good looks were contagious, he'd be quarantined . . mischievous looking . . . likes auto racing, motorcycles, popular music, shined shoes, and swimming . . . dislikes gossiping girls . . Hi-Y, Radio Club, Closs Officer 3 (sec.). One of our athletes . . . enjoys sports, cars, eating, and chewing tobacco . . . would like to play college football . . . Football, Basketball, Track, Lettermen Club, Closs Officer 3-4 (v. pres.). Known for his dancing ability and friendly grin. . . enjoys traveling, basketball, football, and the band . . detests Monday mornings . . . wants to join the Navy . . . Hi-Y, Lettermen Club. An attractive girl with a sweet disposition . . . fond of Nick, church work, sports, and food . . . ambition is to become on Idoni . . . National Honor Society (v. pres. 4), Re Echo, Homecoming prin cess 4. J. PAUL MURPHY, JR Business-like and efficient . . . interested in the stock market and Mickey Spil-lane books . . . Band, Hi-Y (sec. 3), Craft Club, Thespians (sec. 3), Thespian Play, National Honor Society. MARY JANE MOORE One of our tall gals . . . likes boys, secretarial work, sports, and music would like to be a private secretary . . . Y-Teens, Tri-Hi-Y, Office Assistant. ETHEL MOOREHEAD Always cheerful . . . easy going . . . quiet and studious . . . likes art, photography, and stamp collecting . . . seems to dislike operas . . . plans to become a nurse . . . Art Club, F.H.A., Y-Teens. BERNARD NESTOR Enjoys girls and likes sports, particularly baseball . also likes dancing and being out with crowds . • dislikes Liberace . . . plans to get a job after finishing high school . . . Radio Club, Hi-Y. MILDRED KAY NESTOR A dark-haired beauty who is a friend to all ... deep est desire is to get married and live happily ever after . . . Mixed Chorus, G.A.A., A.T.C., F.N.A. (rep 3), Y-Teens, Craft Club, Junior Commercial Club (pres. 2), Tri-Hi-Y, Closs Officer 4 ( • .). RONALD NICODEMUS Do you suppose he'll ever catch a deer, (dear)? . . . delights in dancing and sports . . . real gone over girls, food, and T.V, . . . can practically make that trumpet talk . . . Band, Orchestra, Hi-Y, Basketball. POLLY ANN ORR Never here, never there but always somewhere . when there's Polly there's work . . . plans to enter nurses training in the fall . . . likes to dance . Re-Echo, Mixed Chorus, A Cappello Choir, Quartet, A. T. C., Y-Teens, Future Nurses, Jugs, National Honor Society. THOMAS NYE A real conservative guy . . . hopes to go on to college a man of many inches and every inch a man . Re-Echo, Football, Rifle Club, Archery Club, Croft Club, Hi-Y, Operetta. SARA ROSE PAPPALARDO Women's styles may change but their designs remain the same ... an attractive hit at G. H. S. ... plans to become an airline hostess and meet a rich guy and marry him . . . G. A. A.. Tri-Hi Y, A. T. C., Com mercial Club (sec. 4), Re-Echo. EDWARD LEE PERRINE He's always busy—day in and night out . . came to us from Sutton High ... likes girls, girls, and more girls . . has spent one year in G. H. S. Band, A Cappello Choir, Thespians, Hi-Y, Re-Echo. RONALD POLING Enjoys swimming, roller skating, basketball, and baseball (he not only throws curves, but he chases them too) . . . life's ambition is to obtain a job and keep it ... likes to hear the 4:00 bell . Hi-Y, Craft Club. MARY LOUISE PRICHARD Two dimples pin back Mary's smile . . never put off enjoyment, there's no time like the present . . . likes movies, music, and dancing . . plans to enter business school . . A Cap-pella Choir, Mixed Chorus, F T. A., Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Social Etiquette. DIANE POE No peanut butter sandwiches for her, she wants hotdogs . . . enjoys summer, especially on a farm . . . likes dogs plans a future in nursing . . Future Nurses, Jugs, F. H. A., Library Club. Y-Teens, Craft Club, National Honor Society. LINDA LOU PRESTON Is waiting to have the com panion ring added to the sparkler she is wearing on her left hand . . . her future includes 6 kids . . . National Honor Society, Re-Echo, G. A. A., Student Council. EUGENE REED Eugene can usually be seen taking up tickets at the Dixie Theater . . this is one guy who gets tired of movies likes girls and hunting . dislikes nosey people . . . undecided about his future Ro-dio Club. 30 ROBERT REED Late to bed; early to rise; makes bags under his eyes enjoys football and basketball ... is undecided about the future . . . Let-termen Club, Football, Bas ketball. Track. CECIL ROBISON Cecil may not be much of a singer, but he certainly can make a classroom hum wonders what life would be like without tests, home-work, and report cards . . . Football, Letter-men Club, Track, Hi-Y. WILLIAM RENEMAN Likes sports, machine shop, hot rods . . . could do without Mr. Julian's speeches . . . doesn't like 6th period study hall . . hopes to become a tool and die maker . . . Camera Clubr Hj-Y. RUBY ROBINSON Some are wise and some are otherwise . . . has a pleasant nature . . . has a craving for two-tone Ply-mouths, Saturday night dates enjoys T.V. and movies . . . Y-Teens, Future Homemakers of America, Mixed Chorus, Future Nurses. JOSEPH RICHMOND Dogs chase their tails, but only Joe can run around his own end in a football game . . . likes sports ... is employed by Bethlehem Steel Company in Baltimore, Md. LOIS SANDSBURY On the job she's like an old jalopy—tireless . . . enjoys sports and food doesn't like Wednesdays or shorthand class . . . plans a career as a secretary . . . Mixed Chorus, Band, Re-Echo 4. SCOTT RIDDLE How about that . . . plans to go to dentistry school . . very quiet . . . greot sense of humor . . . enjoys sports and reading . . . dislikes forty-five minute lunch periods Ra dio Club, Croft Clyb. F.F.A. MICHAEL SARSFIELD Wishes there was some other way of beginning the day than waking up . likes short periods, Fridays, pink and black clothes . . . has no love for tests or women drivers . Mixed Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Student Council, National Hon-cr Society. REBA SUE ROACH Enjoys swimming, dancing, football games, Mr. McKinney's jokes . . . won't eat celery . . doesn't like to get up in the mornings . . Commercial Club (ser geant at arms 4)...A.T.C., Y-Teens, Archery Club, Re-Echo 4. JONETTA SEARGEANT Enjoys music, basketball, dancing, television . . dislikes Monday mornings . . . usually there but doesn't make on issue of it ... Band, Mixed Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Social Etiquette, Y-Teens, Orchestra, Office Assistant, Craft Club. ANITA JEAN SHAHAN Likes dancing, swimming and acting . . . drum majorette for four years . . . wants to be a fashion model or a secretary to a boss that looks like Charlton Heston . . . Art Club, Speech Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Thespians, Debating Club (v. pres. 4), Thespian Ploy 4, National Honor Society. DONALD F. SHAW Automobile racing enthusiast . says he has no dislikes . . . likes to tinker with radios . . . greatest ambition is to go into automobile racing and garage business . . . Radio Club, Science Club, Civil Air Patrol. EDWIN SKAGGS Man of few words . . . hard to embarrass . . . likes basketball, football, food, and girls . . has a friendly, easy going manner . . . Basketball, Basketball Manager, Football, Footblal, Football Manager, Track, Hi-Y, Camera Club, Class Tournaments. HERBERT SMITH Mischief in his eyes ... his only crime was killing time . . . nice smile . . . likes football games, girls, basketball, and food . . . cute . . . dislikes get ting expelled . . wants to build a hot-rod after graduating Basketball, Football, Hi-Y, Class Tournaments, Croft Club. SAM SHRIVER Tallest boy in the Senior Class . . even a tall man may be a little short at the end of the month . . . one of our best athletes . . . likes GIRLS and food . . . hates sitting in the office every fifth period ambi- tion—college . . Football, Bas ketball. Track, Hi-Y, Lettermen Club, Rifle Club. LEO STEVENS Has a deep voice . . . rather quiet . . . likes football, women, and food . . . does not like standing in line in the cafeteria . . . friendly . . . wonts to join the Navy Air Force . . . Football, Radio Club. F. F. A., Hi-Y, Lettermen Club, Coin Club (pres. 4), Student Council. DONALD L. STRAWSER Likes to mess around with cars . . . hunting and fishing ore popular with him . . doesn't like concerts and baseball . has yet to decide whether he would rather be a mechanic, machinist, or a service station attendant . . . Radio, Civil Air Patrol. JOHN STEPHENSON One of the strong, silent type . likes football, women, and food . hates dances, homework, and plane geometry . . . plans to go to the Navy, then college . Football, Band, Lettermen Club (treas. 4), Radio Club, Hi-Y, Class Officer 3 (treas.). JAMES STOCKETT Well-liked by all who know him . . . has a nice sense of humor . . . likes all sports . .. dislikes traveling between shop and school . plans to go to college or be a welder Basketball, Football, Re-Echo 4. JOHN TAYLOR Looks at the funny side of life . . . likes football, basketball, and cheerleaders hates grease monkeys . . . wonts to be a rod burner F. F. A., Radio Club, Football, Basketball Manager, Croft Club. 32 BARBARA TOWLES Enjoys making others happy .. . nice to everyone she meets . . . cooperative . . . likes dancing, huge servings of spaghetti . . . plans to teach elementary school . Tri-Hi.Y (treas. 4), Fu-ture Teachers of America (librarian 4), School Orchestra, National Honor Society. CARL VARNER Shy, reserved disposition? . . .blushes easily . . seems to dislike homework and leaving the girls . . . likes the bell to ring at 4:00 o'clock sharp . . . plans to be a machinist or welder Radio Club, Library Club. RICHARD TIGHE Likes a good joke . . . enjoys a rough bout with a friend . . . dislikes Observer reports . . . likes to read . . . hopes to find a job and decide his future later. THELMA VARNER Where there's fun, there's Thelma . . . always friendly and amiable . . . likes dancing, football games hates to get stood up . . . hopes to marry a millionaire, then get rid of him . . . Tri-Hi-Y (v. pres. 3), Social Lites. HAZEL TRICKETT Really nice to know . . • unassuming and sincere. . . likes to dance, try to sing . . . dislikes spinach, getting up in the morning . • hopes to marry a millionaire . . . Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Mixed Chorus, A Coppello Choir. TONY JOE VELTRI Always has a friendly smile . . . Student Body President . . . personality and wit galore . . . plans to be an accountant for government . Stage Crew (manager 4), Student Council (treas. 2), National Thespians (v. pres. 4), National Honor Society, Class Officer (pres. 2), Re-Echo (managing editor). JANET TUCKER Pretty dark hair plenty of personality . . . loyal friend . . . likes dancing, skating, and swimming . . . going to become a Murphy . . . Tri-Hi-Y, Commercial Club (treas. 4), Band, Religious Club, Re-Echo 4. LUTHER WAGGONER Better known as Sonny ... favorite pastime is reading books . . . hates to listen to lectures ... a man of small stature ... sly sense of humor ... would like to take a course in television repair. EDWARD TUCKER Likes to putter around with automobile engines. . . enjoys football games, lunch hour, and study hall . . . dislikes Mr. Clayton's office ... plans to be an auto mechanic and have his own garage . . Craft Club, Beginners Radio Club. BARBARA WEAVER Talks a mile a minute— every minute . .. thinks weekends are the best part of school . . . likes food, sports . . . dislikes not getting to lunch period in a hurry . .. plans to be a beautician . . . Social Etiquette, Craft Club, Religious Club. DOTTIE LOU WEAVER Friendly and good-natured . . . enjoys sports and eating . . . will be glad to be through high school... Social Etiquette, F.H.A. (treas. 4), Religious Club. JUANITA WHITEHAIR Good things come in small packages and this one is a petite lass . . . her hobbies are sports and dances . . . would like to work in a factory .. . Y-Teens, Social Etiquette, Mixed Chorus. VELMA VARNER WEAVER Has pleasant personality and many friends . . . fond of warm chocolate, coke, potato salad, football games, and dancing . . . detests noisy people ... wants to stay home and raise some little Weavers ... A Coppella Choir, Student Council. LOVELLIA WHITESCARVER Loves to giggle and simply bubbles over with life . . . fond of dances and parties. . hopes to go to college and later get married . Band, Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Office Assistant. DORMAN L. WILLIAMS Enjoys machine shop, hot rods, money, ond women . . . doesn't like to give speeches . . . also dislikes snowy, cold weather . . . ambition is to become a machinist ... F. F. A., Student Council, Archery Club. JAMES WILLIAMSON Good looking and a neat dresser . . . likes A's, noon hour, and Saturday nights . . . abhors study hall ... is planning to attend W. Vo. U. ... Band. Hi-Y (sec. 4), Orchestra, Re-Echo 4, Thespian Ploy, National Thespians, Operetta. THOMAS A. WITHERS If silence were golden, he'd rival Fort Knox . . . easy-going . . . neat dresser . . . blushes very easily . . . enjoys swimming and hunting . . . Radio Club, Hi-Y, Archery Club. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON The quiet type enjoys hunting and fishing . . . hates the process of getting up ond cominq to school . . . wants tc get a job after graduation . . . Radio Club. LILA LEE WILSON Ambition is to enter St. Mary's Hospital to become a nurse . . dislikes riding a school bus. . . likes roller skating, swimming and dancing . . . Y-Teens, Tri-Hi-Y, Social Etiquette (v. pres. 2), Dramatics, Art Club (v. pres. 1). BARBARA JUNE WRIGHT Enjoys skating and swimming ... is a good artist ... wants to marry a man whose name begins with A so she won't be on the end of things anymore . Athletic Ticket Committee (manoger 4), Re Echo 4, Art Club, Student Council, National Honor Society. 34 JjzaL U)UL amt JoAimrumL We, the Class of 1955 of the Grafton High School of the City of Grafton, County of Taylor, and State of West Virginia, being of reasonably sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills by us heretofore: Betty Austin wills her troubles to anyone who thinks he can handle them. James Baiker leaves his masculine voice to Mary Duckworth. (Does she need it?) Barbara Bartlett bequeaths everything so she can attend one more football game. To Ada Kemple, Carol Bartlett leaves her neatness. Betty Baugh wills her band trousers to anyone with a sturdy belt to hold them up. Marguerite Baugh leaves her hard work in the library to some underclassman. Don Bennett leaves his intelligent look to anyone who likes to look intelligent. Jack Beavers bequeaths his blush to Jim Ward???? Lowell Boice leaves shop to someone who doesn't mind missing assemblies. Nancy Bolyard wills her quiet ways to Patty Knight. Delores Bolyard leaves her cough to anyone with the ambition to catch it. Don Boyles leaves regretfully. Barbara has to stay another year. Roselean Boyles leaves her red hair to Joan Wiant. Barbara Burdett leaves drivers education to anyone with the nerve to stand a semester of it. Jo Ann Childers bequeaths her chair in algebra to anyone who can copy as fost. Teddy Clelland leaves Arthur Shelton and David Johns to carry on as football managers. Charlotte Cochran leaves her strength in gym class to anyone needing it. Charles Collins wills his way of getting along with a certain girl to anyone who thinks he can do os well. Donna Cooper leaves her place as Homecoming Princess to anyone who can walk down the 50 yard line without wobbling. Sandra Courtney leaves her horse laugh to Barbara Thompson. Poor Barbarallll Nancy Craft leaves her position as the only female in the baritone section of the band to any other girl lucky enough to get it. Denzil Criss leaves to do full time duty at the Blue Sunoco Station. Eva Cropp wills shorthand II to Linda McKeen. Jock Current leaves after a hard struggle but he made it. Genevieve Curry leaves her good behavior in all her classes to Patty Collier. Carroll Dalton leaves his devilishness to some poor underclassman. Nancy Devers wills her last name to her sister in hopes that she will get another. Janice Ellers leaves her long blonde hair to Ruth Coberly. Carol Ewers wills her pugnacious attitude to unsuspecting Jean Hendrickson. John Fawcett leaves the school with a loud boom. That's only his drums! Charles Findley leaves 5th period study hall for some other Romeo to flirt in. Nancy Flanagan wills her love for dancing to Barbara Moyer. Kenneth Fortney wills his path across the school lawn to someone who likes to break rules. Calvin Freeze and Jack Freeze leave their ability to loaf to anyone lazy enough to use it. Doris Freeze wills her ability to play volley-ball to Frankie Whitescorver. Bonnie Gawthrop leaves her plump notebook to anyone with the strength to carry it. Richard Tighe and Harold Gillispie will their frequent vacations to Ronnie Heater. Georgia GeShausen leaves her shyness and cute smile to Mory Jane Veltri. Morelia Gerkin takes her flirting with her for future use. Glenn Goodwin bequeaths his trombone to Paul Malone. Don't poke anyone in the eye with that thing. Dale Godwin leaves his nickname Babyface to George Hershman. Does he need it??? Ronald Gough leaves his deep, rough voice to Roger Davis. James Gray wills his ability to sleep in economics to anyone who needs the rest. Clifton Hall wants to become a great man. (He is tired of being a little guy.) Barbara Hamilton leaves all her cardigan sweaters to another sweater girl. Dick Hathaway, Eugene Reed, and Cecil Robinson leave 5th period economics to some unfortunate morning shop boys. Nick Idoni leaves and takes Millie with him. Mary Alice Hawkins leaves her position on the cheering squad to some deserving person. Nellie Hebb bids a fond farewell to anyone who likes sad good-bys. Carol Hedrick leaves her last minute rush for the morning bus to Bill Harman. Ruth Holt wills her muddy walks to the bus to Betty Maloney. Rosemary Johns wills her promptness to Nina Costolo. Nancy Johnson leaves her book on How to Catch a Man to the Freshman girls. Gordon Kent wills his friendly smile to Sam Harmon. Cora Knight wills her front seat in chemistry to anyone who can stand the smell of hydrogen sulphide. Ramona Jackson, Eddie Perrine, Ethel Moorehead, and Carolyn Kuhl leave after one year in the halls of G.H.S. Jo Ann Lambert wills to the Juniors a good time in their senior year. Mary Jo Lodge simply can't leave any inches to anyone. (Has anybody any to spare?) Virginia Lough Knotts leaves to join the ranks of the housewives. Annette Kunst and Rosemary Lucas leave their cook books and burned biscuits for Miss Cook to dispose of. Harlene Matthews leaves her boy troubles to Nancy Moran. (Continued on page 69) 35 QlaAAu PhojahjtcjLf A Trip In My Old Model T On a worm summer day in June, 1970, I was packing my overnight case for my tour around the United States. After I finished packing, I went to the garage and piled my case into the rumble seat of my old Model T. I gave it a few cranks and jumped in. With three chugs and a backfire, I was off. I had gone only a few miles when I noticed the gas tank was getting low. I pulled up at the nearest gas station and was greeted by a fellow classmate, James Gray, who owned the place. The two attendants working for him were Leo Weaver and Carl Varner. I told them about my plan to tour the United States and they gave me a gallon of water for the radiator and a few road maps to send me on my merry way. While I was traveling through the country, I noticed a Bunner Dairy sign. I stopped, wondering if the owner was related to my old school chum, Joyce Bunner. When I approached the form house I saw an old lady milking one of the cows in the pasture. Noticing that it was Joyce, I stopped and chatted for a while. Her truck driver was Thelma Varner. Her hired hands were Dorman Williams and John Reneman. She informed me that Lila Wilson and Carolyn McQuaid, who lived near-by, were making a fortune on their farms selling chicken feathers for pillows. I hurried on my way to reach a motel before dark because I had no kerosene for the oil lanterns on my Model T. Speeding along at 38 mph I heard a siren of a patrol car. I pulled to the side, and as a flatfoot approached me I thought he resembled an old classmate. I looked again and it was none other than Cecil Robison. Even though he knew me he gave me a ticket for speeding. I went to the court-house where the court usher, Thomas Withers, took me before the judge. Dole Godwin, who fined me one dollar. Refus ing to pay the fine, I spent the night in jail. In the cell next to mine I saw Carole Ewers who was serving six months for beating John Fawcett over the head with a wet noodle. John suffered a severe brain concussion. The next morning as I traveled along I stopped for breakfast at Bartlett's Diner which was owned by Barbara Bartlett. Her specialty was golden-brown pancakes, which were served to me by Jo Ann Childers. The cashier was Sara Poppalardo. After leaving the diner, I chugged along until I came to Melody Lake. Noticing three figures rowing around the lake in a tub, I recognized Carol Hedrick, Bobby Lou Hamilton, and Nancy Craft, and I called to them to come ashore. Since they were once co-owners of the Rockefeller Mansion, I wondered why they couldn't afford a boat. They told me that they were caught smuggling and were chased out of town by the detective, Georgia Gelhausen. Now they are residing in a tumbled down shack, (once owned by Tony Veltri), along the lake shore. That afternoon I arrived in Cincinnati and decided to visit the University. There I met Virginia Swick and Doris Freeze on the campus. They said they thought they were going to receive their master's degree as veterinarians in the spring. I cranked my old Model T and left the city of Cincinnati. I was getting sleepy so I stopped at a motel owned by Peggy Bartlett and Genevieve Curry. They told me that two of my old classmates were there on their honeymoon, none other than Mildred Mosser and Nick Idoni. The next day I arrived in St. Louis, Missouri. I saw Don Bennett coming down the street looking very sad. He told me that he went bankrupt trying to sell ice balls to the Eskimos in Alaska. While I was in Missouri, I stopped for a coke at Bonnie Gawthrop's sweet shop. In the next booth was Densil Criss who said he was going to enter his stock car in a race. I also saw Virginia Lough Knotts and Eliza- beth Moore who were on their way to Chicago to take part in a yodeling contest. While I was drinking my coke, I heard a scream so I ran out the door. A small crowd of people was gathered near a large moving van. There wos a body lying under the wheels. It wos Nancy Bolyard. suffering from an ingrown toenail. The next morning wos Sunday. I decided to go to church. I was greeted at the door by Leo Stevens who told me that Harold Gillispie, James Baiker, and Ronald Gough were also ushers. I was even more surprised to see that the preacher was Lowell Boice. A visiting missionary at the church was Carroll Dalton. On my trip to Topeka, Kansas, I picked up Janice Ellers who was hitch-hiking to meet her fiance in Topeka. From Topeka I traveled to Reno, Nevada. As I was chug ging along the highway an on-rushing limousine headed straight for me. After the crash, the limousine was completely demolished, but my little old Model T was in perfect condition. The driver, Charles Collins, was thrown from the car over a cliff. He suffered a broken finger. Also in the car were Arthur Jackson, Richard Tighe, and Bill Williamson who fortunately weren't injured. I had a headache so I stopped at the drug store for an aspirin. The pharmacist was Eddie Perrine who was selling a bottle of freckle remover to Anita Shahan. He told her thot after the 15th bottle her freckles should start to disappear. This discovery was made by Josephine Hulderman. Before leaving Reno, I thought I'd visit a dude ranch to learn to ride a horse. There was a woman sitting on the porch knitting. As I came closer I noticed it was Betty Austin, who wos the owner of the ranch. The next day, while I was trying to ride my bronco, I sow Charles Findley and Jack Freeze, two old cowpunchers. They showed me how to brand o steer. A few days later, after I could sit down ogain, I started out for Los Angeles, California. As my Model T chugged up Main Street I beheld a handsome man. It wos my former classmate, Ronald Nicodemus, now known as the Million Dollar Play Boy. I stopped and chatted awhile and who else should come along but Nancy Flanagan, famous Oscar winner of 1969. Naturally, while I was in Los Angeles, I had to go to a movie. The leading man in the picture was Bob Mollo han, and playing opposite him wos Nancy Devers. After I left the movie, I stopped for some frozen custard at the Dairy Queen. I saw Rosemary Lucas, who owns a chain of Dairy Queens throughout the United States. The next day, while I was touring San Francisco, I bought a copy of the San Francisco Chronicleer. To my surprise Mary Alice Hawkins was the editor, and the Chit-Chot Gossip Column was written by Annette Kunst. When I turned the page, I was shocked to find that Jo Ann Lambert, Shirley McDaniel, and Norma McCauley were held for bond of $.98 for trying to rob Fort Knox. Being near the coast, all I had to do was look across the bay and see Alcatraz. Donna Cooper, my beautician, told me that Dick Morgan was in Alcatraz for life for stealing pennies from his son's piggy bank. After touring the state, I wos on my way to Washington. I passed o lumber camp in Portland, Oregon, and saw Jack Beavers and John Stephenson, now lumber-jacks, hacking away at a few trees As I was driving along through South Dakota, to my amazement I saw Delores Bolyard carved up there with Abroham Lincoln, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson. No sooner had I passed this magnificent structure than I saw something whiz past me and land on the next hill. To satisfy my curiosity as to what it was, I drove over to the next hill and discovered thot it was 36 (flaAtu (pADph joL — fojdjimuicL a rocket ship. As the space fliers turned around, they were none other than Ted Clelland, Donald Boyles, and Edward Tucker, just getting back from a trip to Mars. In a few weeks I pulled into Chicago. I met Glenn Goodwin, now a multi-millionaire from selling toothpicks. Walking on down the street I saw Jim Williamson, hobbling on crutches. He told me he tripped over one of Glenn's toothpicks and broke his leg. That evening I went to see a wrestling match between Jock Current (the champion wrestler) and Pretzel Bender Mike. Again I cranked my old Model T and left Chicago and arrived in Cleveland the next day. While shopping I met Lois Sandsbury, now first baseman for the Cleveland Indians. She gave me a season ticket to the ball park. Lois was on her way to practice so I continued my shopping. In a crowded department store I bumped into Eva Cropp and her cousin, Charlotte Cochran. They were buying a soundless alarm clock for people who don't like to be disturbed in the morning, which was invented by Donald Shaw. He also invented eye-glasses without lens for the blind. As I was looking around for bargains, I sow Sandra Courtney, who was selling men's underwear to Jim Stockett and Paul Milinovich. I was about to leave the store when I saw Juanita Whitehair selling women's pipes to Dottie Weaver and Roselean Boyles. She told me that J. Paul Murphy was now manager of the store. Again I cranked my old Model T and left the city of Cleveland. On the outskirts of Cleveland, the world's greatest circus was scheduled for o two week's performance. A ring side seat ticket was purchased from Barbara Burdett. Entering the big-top, I saw Tom Nye watering the elephants. The tight rope walker was Sam Shriver, who was very graceful. The clowns: Carolyn Kuhl, Ramona Jackson, and Rosemary Johns were just as jolly as I had remembered them. Reba Roach was the trapeze artist and the bare back rider wos Ruby Robinson. The most exciting act was Ruth Holt diving into a bucket of water. After leaving the circus, I journeyed along to Columbus. Stopping at a school there I saw June Wright, the new ort teacher and Elone Maxwell, the boys' physical education teacher. Calvin Freeze and Sonny Waggoner swept me off my feet. They were janitors. After I recovered from these discoveries, I went to Pittsburgh to see the Ice Capades. Mary McKinney was the main attraction of the evening. Rosalie Maxwell was selling popcorn. The next day I went to the museum and saw Bob Reed and Bernard Nestor looking at a stuffed monkey. They told me it was their pet, and they had to come every day to see how much it grew. While in Pittsburgh I went to see a foot, ball game and saw Barbara Towles, Nancy Matsey, and Jon-etta Sergent playing in the band. The yells were led by four peppy cheerleaders, Millie Nestor, Dick Hathaway. Hazel Trickett, and John Taylor. I left Pittsburgh and arrived in Philadelphia at 2:30 p. m. While I wos walking down the street, I noticed a woman standing in the doorway of a dress shop. It was Linda Preston, the owner. I went in ond saw Carol Bartlett, the sales clerk. After leaving her shop, I saw a woman handing out samples of peanuts. The woman was Mary Jane Moore. While I was walking down the sidewalk, I heard a rattling sound. Turning around I beheld Coro May Knight pulling a wagon full of test tubes up the street. She told me she was a laboratory technician and was using the test tubes to experiment with snake venom. Her assistants were Mary Jo Lodge and Linda McDonald, who cleaned the test tubes. On to New York! There I found Gordon Kent standing on a street corner selling combs to three bald headed men, James Henderson, Kenneth Fortney, and Donald Knotts. While in New York I bumped into the famous concert violinist, Janet Tucker. She told me not to miss the comedians now appearing on Broadway. I went to see the three rib-ticklers, Nancy Johnson, Harlene Matthews, and Lovellia Whitescorver, so hilarious that people were rolling in the aisles. The place was crowded but when I looked up there were Linda Meneor and Velma Varner hanging from the chandeliers. While laughing at the three rib-ticklers, I noticed Betty Baugh sitting in front of me. After the show, I was talking with her and learned that she wos secretary to the famous scientist, Donald Strawser. From New York I went to Washington, D. C. As I was coming into Washington all I saw were signs reading McCoy vs. Sarsfield for President. Recognizing the names, I slammed on my brakes. I later learned that Barbara Weaver wanted to run also but she wouldn't admit she was 35. While in Washington, I went to see my old friend, Diane Poe. She was trying to improve Einstein's theory. Outside Washington I stopped at a bubble gum factory. As I entered the office I saw Morelia Gerkin sitting on her boss's lap. I was so astonished that I forgot the free sample of bubble gum. The next evening I went to a boxing match. The world's heavyweight champion wos Eugene Reed. He was fighting Charles McEldowney. Before leaving Washington, D. C. I went to an antique shop and found that Polly Orr owned the shop. She gave me an old tea pot. After I left the shop, I stopped to get some gas and then went to a nearby store. Standing by the counter, I noticed Beverly Cutright. She wos asking the clerk, who was Ethel Moorehead, if she hod the new kind of matches that wouldn't light, so they wouldn't burn children when they played with the matches. Someone wos licking price togs and I saw that it wos Nellie Hebb and Mary Prichard. After I was on my way again, I thought I'd stop ond get some fruit to eat. I saw an old man pushing a cort of bananas down the street and yelling, Bananas, 50c a bunch. I purchased some from the old man, Charles Lucas. I looked up the street and saw a woman looking at the sidewalk through a magnifying glass. It was Marguerite Baugh and she told me she was tracking down the flea that bit her dog. As I wos coming back to my old home town of Grafton, I heard strange noises. There were back fires and chugs. My little old Model T stopped all of a sudden! This had never happened before. I knew that my little Model T would never run again. Since I was holding up traffic, I had to call a junk man. Soon David McDaniel came with his junk truck to pick up my old car. His helpers were Ed Skaggs, Herbert Smith, and Ronald Poling. David took the oil lanterns off my old Model T to put in his house because he didn't have electricity yet. I watched them as they dragged my precious car away. Clifton Hall, my friend, drove by to pick me up in his Cadillac. Although I couldn't keep my Model T, I will always have the fond memories of my trip around the United States during the summer of 1970. 37 RicSord Trickett, Bill Murray, Janet Wither , Monia Hawkins. umoA. OftfjicMA, President Vice President Secretary Treasurer ADVISORS Mr . Sinsel Mr. Beeghley Mrs. Haddox Mr . Taylor Mr. Waggoner Richard Trickett Bill Murray Janet Withers Monia Hawkins QjunioA, (flctAA. HiAioAi In 1952, scared, bewildered, and amazed, we entered the doors of Grafton High School. Before long we overcame our shyness and began participating in various activities. We elected Jane Evans, president; Billie Hanleiter, vice-president; Monia Hawkins, secretary-treasurer of our class. When we returned as sophomores, we selected for our class officers: Pat DeAngelis, president; Jack Klepfel, vice president; David Mumaw, secretary; Sam Harman, treasurer. Finally we were upper classmen. Serving as officers were; Richard Trickett, president; Bill Murray, vice president; Janet Withers, secretary; Monia Hawkins, treasurer. Although we didn't give a Christmas dance, we presented Curtain Going Up as our junior class play. We will conclude our careers as juniors with the important Junior-Senior Prom. We are very proud of the athletes in our class: Jim Ward, Don Hargett, Bob Maloney, Charles Keener, David Mumaw, Bill Lewis, and John Jenkins. They have done a splendid job throughout the year. With these undertakings satisfactorily accomplished, the juniors, guided by Mrs. Sinsel, have showed strength and prominence needed for a sturdy foundation as seniors. 38 Jo Ann Abel Edward Austin Patty Bailey Peggy Bartlett Virginia Baugh Joan Bennett Mary Sue Blue Shirley Bolliger Dorothy Bolyard Helen Bolyard Robert Bolyard Donald Brown Eileen Brown Ronald Carder Karen Clelland Charles Cochran Patricia Collier Charles Comedy Vanessa Conaway Betty Cooper Richard Coplin Nina Costolo Leo Craft Patricia Current Charles Currey Kathryn Currey Melvin Currey Sheila Currey Shirley Currey Roger Davis Hugh DeMoss Loretta DeMoss Charles Dickey Lila Jo Dillon Maycel Dillon Helen Drummonds Mary Duckworth Jane Evans Nathan Evans Betty Frank 39 James Garner Frances Garrett Cleota Gawthrop Paul Glass Richard Hall Billie Jean Hanleiter Donald Hargett Sam Harman Monia Rae Hawkins Jack Helm Mary Hines Jean Hinkins Patsy Isner Alberta Jackson Edna Jackson David Jacobs John Jenkins Robert Jones Sharon Keller Charles Keener Gary Kerby Robert Kerby Ronald Kirby Sara Kite Donald Kitzmiller Jack Klepfel Dora Knotts Evelyn Knotts Gary Knotts Richard Knotts Howard Kuhnes Thomas Lanham Loretta Lawler Edward Leggett Catherine Leggett William Lewis Elizabeth Linn Jon Linn Rosalie Losh Haymond Luzadder 40 Richard MahafFey Robert Maloney Larry Martin Barbara McCracken Frances McDaniel Gene McDaniel Nancy McDaniel Jack McDougol Jim McGahan Linda McKeen Robert McWilliams Dale Miller Doraine Mitchell Louise Mitchell Linda Moore Patricia Moore Howard Moran David Mumaw Bill Murray Gary Newlon Mary Ann Nuzum John Orr Betty Jo Paige Arthur Patton Owen Philips Annabelle Pitzer Francis Plymale Fred Poling Leona Poole Joy Reip Ruth Reneman John Roush Patricia Rogers Ada Rutherford Barbara Sampson Teddy Sandsbury William Sapp Francis Satterfield Mary Jo Sharps John Shields 41 Ruth Sigley Beverly Sinsel Edward Sinsel Helen Smith Robert Smith Robert Smith Dolene Stevens Carl Stevenski Phyllis Tacy Virgil Tacy Paul Taylor Martha Trimble Eugene Thorn Richard Trickett Alston Tucker Clifford Utt Richard Walls James Ward Roy Watkins Barbara Weaver Dallas Weaver Erston Weaver James Weaver Wilma Jean Weaver Carl Westfall Laura White William Wiland Ann Winemiller Janet Withers Betty Wolfe Fredric Wolfe Nancy Wolfe Janice Woodyard Ruby Yeager James Sheets 42 CTjdtwiijULA, dkound, SdwoL 43 Left to right: Tom GofF, Noncy Lord, Jackie Westfall, Kent Harman. SopJwmoMA OjjfjiaiAA, President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Tom GofF Nancy Lord Jackie Westfall Kent Harman MRS. HUGHES' HOMEROOM Bottom Row—left to right: Shirley Currey, Josephine Bevilock, Kilo Byerly, Emma Grace Cline, Freda Constable, Barbara Criss, Barbara Corum, Lila Bolyard, Louise Cooper, Beulah Boyles, Betty Lou Carder. Second Row: Alma Cozad, Larry Cooper, Ronald Cole, Bill Cline, Arnold Arthur, Don Boshell, Murray Brooks Bartlett, John Bartlett, David Brown, Mary Jane Armstrong. Top Row: Hoy Currey, Lowell Bartlett, Charles Bolyard, Delbert Boyles, Darrell Coffman, Joe Bradley, Robert Davis, Paul Delancey, Mrs. Hughes. MISS HICKMAN'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row—Left to right. Jeanne Hendrickson, Raymonda Frey, Judy Gray, Mary Alice Fleming, Joyce Henderson, Adalene Ellers, Frances Fost, Sue Gabbert, Helen Haller, Margie Henderson. Second Row. Ernest Gough, Kent Harman, Jane Dunham, Patricia Dren-non, Elizabeth Grow, Virginia Dodge, Betty Jo Grimm, Dallas Gull, Bill Harman, George Gawthrop. Top Row: Ronnie Heater, Charles Foley, Carl DeMoss, Roger Harrison, Tom GofF, George Hershman, Joe Floyd, Harold Guthrie, Charles Floyd, Joe Getz, Miss Gladys Hickman. 44 ■ -r 1  t H MR YOHO'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Dorothy Pol- ing, Hazel Robison, Shirley Newlon, Marion Prott, Donna Preston, Lonetta McWilliams, Carol Preston, Delores Moran, Opol Nestor, Rosalie Perkins. Second Row: David Poling, Delores Peters, Carolyn McEldowney, Margaret Mouser, Jody Ringler, Jean Nestor, Grace Mosser, Patty McDonald, Frank Nestor. Top Row: Mr. Yoho, Charles Phillips, Louis Riffle, Randall Murphy, Paul Rinko, Jack Newhouse, David Poe, Glenn Nestor, Sylvester Parsons. MISS COLE'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row. left to right: Ethel Thomas, Carol Swick, Sally Thayer, Linda Summers, Maxine Sinsel, Patty Shultz, La Donna Smith, Mary Jane Satterfield, Martha Shafferman, Shirley Shingleton, Poul-ine Taylor, Mary Simons. Top Row: Donna Sloan, Miss Hazel Cole, Katherine Thomas. Gene Shingleton, Earl Sigley, Curtis Shaffer, Terry Shriver, Floyd Summers, Bill Sharps, Gary Sheets, Carol Ro-mine, Edward Satterfield. MR SPADAFORE'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Nancy Lord, Paula Klepfel, Betty Lambert, Reta Knight, Carol Keener, Kay Jaco, Ruth Hines, Charlotte Knotts, Dorothy Johnson, Mary Knight, Betty Maloney. Second Row: Eva Jo McDonald, James Lucas, Richard Is-ner, David Lough, Frank Koten, Walter Knotts, Larry McCoy, Jimmie Knotts, Paul Malone, James Knotts, Ellen Mason. Top Row: John Jardine, Russell Isner, Robert Jones, Lowell Kuhl, Dale Laulis, Carl Lau-lis, Robert Lundy, Mr. Spadafore. MISS COOK'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Patty Ward, Claudia Utt, Annetta Williams, Mary Williams, Virginia Wolfe, Jackie Westfall, Sandra Waggoner, Mary Jane Veltri, De-lores Whitehoir, Barbara Thompson, Elaine Whitescarver. Second Row: Dennis Withers, Richard Withers, Winford Tuckers, Richard Ware, Charles Withers, Richard Weaver, Gerald Weese, Miss Nellie Cook. Top Row: Albert Whetsell, Wallace Walters, Steve Victor, Russell Trickett, Sam Williams, Paul Yeager. Pool Currey, Bennie Garrett, Shirley Devers, Ada Kemple. J'ASL hman. QIoaa, President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Paul Currey Bennie Garrett Shirley Devers Ada Kemple MISS CATHER'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Yvonne Dalton, Phyllis Dalton, Jean Boyles, Kathryn Bol-yard, Peggy Brown, Linda Bolyard, Ruth Coberly, Nancy Correy, Doris Ellers, Bonita Facemire, Violet Dickey, Barbara Boyles. Second Row: Shirley Devers, Idesta Exline, Peggy Currey, Violet Clin-gan, Evelyn Abel, Nancy Bunner, Barbara Breedlove, Iris Davis, Ruth Crook, Mary Austin, Patty Ball, Charles Criss. Top Row: Miss Cather, Charles Costolo, Donnie Dunham, Carl Estel, Bill Boender, Robert Colebank, Tommy Cuppett, John Blue, Joe Day, Paul Currey, Gary Cochran. MRS. YOST'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Martha Hen- derson, Sue Haller, Margaret Huffman, Carolyn Haddix, Carolyn Haller, Dorothy Holliday, Nancy Fowler, Alecia Floyd, Doris Holliday, Marie Hyson, Lois Holtz, Diane Gerkin, Deanna Helm. Second Row: Marjorie Hartley, Norma Hamilton, Norma Goodwin, Charlotte Goodwin, Norma Frey, Grace Farance, Hilda Hebb, Vonda Hebb, Alice Goodwin, Martha Find-ley, Wanda Hustead, Mary Hinkins. Top Row: Mrs. Virginia Yost, Ronald Holt, Wesley Hamilton, Charles Jackson, Andy Fletcher, Bennie Garrett, Carl Hudkins, John Garner, Robert Hewitt, Sam Flohr, Don Fitzwater, Howard Fairley. 46 MR CATHER'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Tempo Keener, Ruth Jane Keller, Betty Louise Lucas, Sara Lough, Betty Jean Knotts, Leah Lewis, DeEtta June McDaniel, Carol Sue McDonald, Potty Ann Knight, Margie Knight, Delores Kirk. Second Row: Olaf Law- son, William Jaco, Daniel Jacobs, Jane Lantz, Arlene Lundy, Margaret Mayle, Ada Kemple, Judith Isner, Mildred Lambert, Larry Lemmons, Louis Martin. Top Row: James Knotts, Jon Lovejoy, Junior Martin, Wayne Lawler, Virgil Mayle, Alan Luckey, Vance Mayle, Donny Lanham, Mr. Cather. MR LUTZ'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Helen Moore, Emily Post, Mary Alice Parker, Wilma Poe, Barbara Moyer, Patty McDougal, Nancy Moran, Sondra McKeen, Etha Mitchell, Louise Phillips, Barbara Miller. Second Row: Tommy Miller, Dickie Reed, Bonnie Phillips, Karen Queen, Patty Newcome, Ina Mayle, Frances Richards, Jacaline Mayle, Kathleen Mayle, Gloria Kennedy, Franklin Phillips. Top Row: Mr. Lutz, Dana Ringler, Robert Nicholson, William Pyles, James Ringler, Carroll Peters, Howard Phillips, Paul Pirone, Lawrence Pifer, Jimmy Murray. MISS MUMFORD'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Patty Robin- son, Lola Shroyer, Janet Sinsel, Joann Rogers, Delores Shahan, Sue Stockett, Donna Smith, Nancy Shahan, Janice Sinsel, Dorothy Slaton, June Smith, Shirley Smith. Second Row: Kenneth Shingleton, David Robison, Carl Stewart, Harold Rutherford, Chesley Rogers, Kenneth Stevens, George Shroyer, William Shaw, Edward Smallwood, Clifford Summers, Jimmie Smith. Top Row: Miss Mumford, Carl Saucer, James Seese, Gene Roush, Ronald Strawser, David Springs, Victor Rutherford, Richard Roy, Donald Riffee, Lloyd Shriver, Ronald Scranage. MRS ROBINSON'S HOMEROOM Bottom Row, left to right: Barbara Wilt, Helen Whitehair, Helen White, Wanda Taylor, Freda Weaver, Martho Walters, Sheila Kennedy, Mary Williams, Emily Worley, Jane Wolfe, Shirley Westerman, Noel Wilson, Frankie Whitescarver, Anna Williams. Second Row: Robert Withers, Lloyd Swisher, Charles Watkins, Jomes Tucker, Norma McCoy, Marie Tracy, Joan Wiant, Katheryn Walters, Norma Vonder-grift, Ronald Jones, Fred White, Jerry Turner, Neal Trickett. Top Row: Mrs. Rob- inson, Donald Tucker, David Wilson, Donald Travis, Howard Wiles, Ted Weaver, David Weaver, Floyd Wilt, Ronald Tur-oczy, John Weaver, Charles White, James Taylor, Larry Tracy. 47 SdwoL Qal nda c September 1—Vacation's over. Back to the old grind again. 10—Football season opens with the St. Mary's game. We lose 13-12. 10— Football Mothers sponsor a dance in the field house. 15— Initiating of freshmen. 16— Table Tennis Exhibition is given in assembly. 17— We play Belington. We win—19-0. 24—Grafton versus W. I.—we lose 7-0 to one of our bitterest rivals. October 1—Game with Bridgeport. The score is 32-13 in favor of Bridgeport. 4— Senior pictures taken. Look pretty! 7— Jack Rank portrays Merchant of Venice . 8— Our homecoming game with Buckhannon. The queen. Miss Bearcat IV, is crowned during half-time. 15— Our team against Weston's team. 22— The squad moves on to East Fairmont. We lose 20-6. 23— The band enjoys a party in the field house. 29— Grafton plays Morgantown. November 5— Shinnston wins. Better luck next time, boys. 11— Good work, team! Beat Philippi! 12— F. F. A.-F. H. A. Party. 19— The Thespians present their annual play entitled New Fires . 20— Our band participates in the Morgantown Band Festival. 23—The Mixed Chorus presents its fall concert. December 3— Football Banquet is held in cafeteria. 10— The band presents a Christmas Concert. 16— Say the magic words. There is a magician in assembly. 17— The Arkansas Travelers, an all girl team, play the Lion's Club team. 18— It's time again for the Alumni game. 21— We defeat Philippi 57-54. 30— The 'Cats walk away with the game tonight —Grafton 67, Weston 25. January 4— You're good sports, boys! Anyway, it was fun until the end. Morgantown 57, Grafton 54. 6— Melvin Ehrin presents Fun and Music at the Piano in assembly. 7— Game with Parkersburg. Hurrahl Bearcats hand Parkersburg a defeat of 50-49. 11— We take our defeat to Shinnston gracefully 60-62. 13— Semester exams give us the jitters. 14— Semester exams. What! Another nerve-wracking day! 14—Grafton against the Bees of East Fairmont 46-52. 18—Grafton overpowers Buckhannon—76-69. 18—Comic Opera Players in assembly. 21—W. I. is out for revenge tonight and they get it—the score, 91-53. 24— Southland Singers, a negro quartet, presents a variety of musical numbers. 25— We lose a heartbreaker! East Fairmont 57, Grafton 56. 28— West Fairmont tries hard, but we win 73-64. February 1—Another loss for the Bearcats. Morgantown 56-89. 3—A new rival, Barrackville 78, Grafton 68. 8—Back to the winning side. G.H.S. 66, Bridgeport 55. 10— West Fairmont 40, Grafton 50. Good fortune again. 11— Annual Valentine's Band Dance. 14—We win our second game from Philippi by a score of 71 to 50. 14—F. F. A.-F. H. A. Party. 16—Did we ever upset Coalton! A new opponent 80-56. 18—Victory for a second time over Buckhannon 70-64. 22— Upset! Shinnston 69, Grafton 63. 24— Congratulations to Miss Batten and a fine cast. The Junior Class presents Curtain Going Up . 25— Weston 64, Grafton 66. March 1—Harp Trio from Virginia presents a concert. 1— W. I. trips us with a score of 60-53. 2— F. F. A. conducts a tree planting ceremony. 3— School gets a treat—Otterbein Men's Chorus. 16— A Cappella Choir presents annual operetta. 17— 18-19—State Tournaments. Wow! We are beaten in the tournaments. Grafton 37, Keyser 46. 18— A Bird Circus entertains Grafton High. 21— Commercial Club Dinner. 23— Career Day is of value to many students in helping them choose a vocation. 29— F. F. A. Banquet. April 7-12—Easter Vacation. 20—College Day. 28— Entertainers from Keyser—The Potomac State Choir. 29— Spring band concert. May 6—G. A. A. sponsors Spinster's Hop. 12— Seniors present Elizabeth the Queen . 13— Junior-Senior Prom. The last dance! 16—Yearbook Day—May I have your autograph? 18—Recognition Day. Awards are given to deserving students. 20—Vocational Exhibit. 22— Senior Sermon—We learn of what is ahead of us. 23— Semester exams—Cramming is the thing! 24— Another day of semester exams. 27— Commencement exercises—End of the line. 28— Alumni Celebration. Old friends meet again. 48 Of$ksiAiu President Vice President Advisor Secretary Treasurer Tony Veltri Don Bennett Mrs. Hughes Mary McKinney Glenn Goodwin SiwdswL founaJL The Student Council of Grafton High School was organized under the supervision of Mr. H. E. Odgers, in 1940. The purpose of the council is to give the student body a chance to help direct their activities and to promote the best interests of the school. Each homeroom elects one member to carry problems to the council where the entire council acts upon them. The student body elects a senior for the office of president, and the council elects the other officers. The officers are as follows: president, Tony Veltri; vice president, Don Bennett; secretary, Mary McKinney; treasurer, Glenn Goodwin. The sponsor is Mrs. Hughes. Standing, left to right: Karen Clelland, Deanna Helm, Ada Kemple, Joan Wiant, Judy Ringler, Linda Summers, Teddy Sands-bury, Dorman Williams, John Bartlett, Jack Burdett, Velma Weaver, Bill Harman, Mike Milinovich. Seated, left to right: Phyllis Tacy, Jackie Westfall, Glenn Goodwin, Don Bennett, Mrs. Hughes, Tony Veltri, Mary McKinney, William Shaw, Sam Harman. 50 Seated—left to right: Carolyn Kohl, Tony Veltri, Mildred Mosser, Carolyn McQuaid, Annette Konst, Mary McKinney, lindo Preston, Mary Alice Hawkins. Standing: Jone Wright, Miss Barbara Cather, Diane Poe, J. Pool Morphy, Mike Sarsfield, Anita Shohan, Polly Orr, Carol Bartlett, Hozel Tricket, Barbara Towels, Nancy Bol-yord. Unphotographed: Joyce Bonner, Josephine Holderman. ThdlonaL JfvnoA, One of the most cherished hopes of a Junior or Senior is to be elected to the National Honor Society. Juniors and Seniors of the upper third of their class are elected by the vote of the faculty. They are selected for scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The objectives of the organization are to create enthusiasm for scholarship, promote worthwhile leadership, and encourage character development. The officers this year are: president, Carolyn McQuaid; vice president, Mildred Mosser; secretary-treasurer, Annette Kunst. Miss Barbara Cather is faculty advisor. VYIuAjul (}lub The Music Club was organized this year by Mrs. Naomi Lawson and is open to all freshmen and sophomores. The purpose of this club is to learn about people who compose music, those who perform it, and the different forms of music. The officers for 1954-55 are: president, Carolyn McEldowney; vice president, Grace Mosser; secretary, Roger Harrison; treasurer, Wayne Lawler. The sponsor is Mrs. Naomi Lawson. Bottom Row—loft to right: Mary Jane Armstrong, Barbara Breedlove, Violet Clingan, Nancy Bunner, Alice Goodwin, Grace Mosser, Carolyn McEldowney, Roger Harrison, Wayne Lawler, Martha Findley, Mary Jane Veltri. Second Row: Mrs. Lawson, Frankie Whitescarver, Anna Williams, Charlotte Goodwin, Delores Shahan, Jean McAfee, Mary Williams, Grace Faronce, Helen Haller, Ester McAfee. Patty McDonald, Hilda Hebb. Top Row: Helen Whitehair, Dorothy Holliday, Carolyn Haller, Mary Alice Porker, Ellen Floyd, Wanda Taylor, Ruth Coberly, Doris Holliday, Margaret Haller, Patty Baugh, Lois Holtz. 51 Bottom Row, left to right: Pauline Taylor, Judy Gray, Mary Satterfield, Chorlotte Dunham, Patty Drennan, Shirley Newlon, Josephine Bevilock, Barbara Miller. Top Row: Violet Dickey. Patiy Knight, Helen Haller, Patty Ward, Margaret Mouser, Rita Knight, Margie Henderson, Iris Davis, Donald Travis, Dorothy Johnson, Margie Knight, Leah Lewis, Miss Hickman. Bottom Row, left to right: Harlene Mat- thews, Janet Ann Tucker, Noncy Bolyord. Mary Alice Hawkins, Bobby Low Hamilton, Sara Rose Pappalardo, Reba Sue Roach, Charles Lucas, Jack McDougal. Top Row: Mary Duckworth, Betty Frank, Janice Woodyard, Lila Jo Dillon, Maycle Dillon, Evelyn Knotts, Jo Ann Abel, Monia Ray Hawkins, Patty Current, Helen Drummonds, Georgia Gelhausen, Noncy McDaniel, Patsy Isner, Mr. Haselden. fomm hciaL ( Lub QommsJiclaL Qluh The Junior Commercial Club was organized in 1952 by Miss Gladys Hickman and is open to all freshmen and sophomores who are taking a commercial course. The purpose of the club is to familiarize the members with the various machines used in the commercial department and to aid them in acquiring a business behavior. Serving as officers of the club are , president, Jane Dunham; vice president, Mary Jane Satterfield; secretary, Patty Grinnan; treasurer, Shirley Newlon; reporter, Judy Gray. The Commercial Club, organized in 1940 by Mr. Haselden, aims to increase interest in commerce and to develop higher ideals. Activities of the club include printing of football programs, Christmas party, presentation of four athletic panels to school, club banquet, assembly program, and spring outing. Officers this year are: president, Bobby Lou Hamilton; vice president, Mary Alice Hawkins; secretary, Sara Rose Pappalardo; treasurer, Janet Tucker; sergeant at arms, Reba Roach; reporter, Nancy Bolyard. 52 $uqA. Polly O xx, Potty Bailey, and Nancy Craft find the instruments in O. R. a bit confusing. Left: Joan Bennett and Jane Evans enjoy the experiences they hove while working in the laboratory. Right: Cleota Gawthrop tidys up a patient in pediatrics ward. Left: Rosalie Losh and Loretta Lawler show Janet Withers the first steps in JUG work, that of making beds. Right: Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, R. N., sponsors the Jug program and gives much time and effort in her work with the girls. The JUGS (Just Us Girls) was organized in 1950 at the Washington County Public Hospital, Akron, Colorado. It is a service project with the purpose of promoting the interest and broadening the knowledge of hospital work and nursing as a profession. It brings into the hospital a service which the professional help have not the time to give. The JUGS, an auxiliary organization of the Future Nurses of America, is a program of nursing guidance. It is sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Taylor County Medical Society of which Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, Jr. is chairman. Mrs. Heironimus is the nurse instructor for the JUGS. Mrs. Mildred Bord and Mrs. Kathryn Taylor are faculty advisors. 53 Left to right: Rosemary Lucas, Miss Cook, Jane Lance, Patty McDougal, Annette Kunst, Sandra McKeen, Marguerite Baugh, Mary Jo Sharp, Miss Cole, Annetta Williams, Dorothy Weaver, Betty Jo Grimm, Janice Sin-sel, Betty Cooper, Carolyn Haddox. j. k. a. j. j. 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 personal development of its members, to give service to the school and community, and to improve home and family life. The officers are: president, Annette Kunst; vice president, Rosemary Lucas; secretary, Betty Jo Grimm; treasurer, Dottie Weaver; song leader, Sondra McKeen; parliamentarian, Patty McDougal; historian. Marguerite Baugh; reporter, Annetta Williams. The sponsor is Miss Cook. Co-Sponsor is Miss Cole. The Future Farmers of America was organized and chartered in 1941. The purposes of the club are to create and nurture a love for country life, developing a competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership; strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work; create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming; and foster patriotism. The chapter has 5 member applicants for the State Farmer Degree this year. Officers are: president, Richard Trickett; vice president, Richard Coplin; secretary, Charles Findley; treasurer, Roy Watkins; reporter. Jack Helm; sentinel, Ronald Carter; parliamentarian, Ronald Gough; chaplain, Edward Satterfield. Bottom Row—left to right: Sam Williams, Edward Sotterfield, Ronald Gough, Charles Findley, Ed Trickett, Charles Coplin, Ronnie Carder, Jack Helm, Roy Watkins, Ernest Gough. Second Row: Ronald Holt, Paul Yeager, Lewis Riffle, Dari Coffman, Paul Rinko, Howard Kuhnes, Dale Boyles, Floyd Summers, Wallace Walters, John Garner, Mr. Waggoner. Top Row: Neil Trickett, Edward Sinsel, Donald Dunham, Dallas Gull, Sam Flohr, Earl Sigley, Donald Tucker, David Poe, John Weaver, Carol Estel, Francis Satterfield, Dennis Withers Charles Watson. 54 Bottom Row, left to right: Ann Winemiller, Barbara Sampson, Nancy Devers, Anna-belle Pitzer, Mary Prichard, Carolyn McQuaid, Joyce Bunner, Sandra Courtney. Top Row, left to right: Phyllis Tocy, Mary McKinney, Bob Smith, Betsy Linn, Jean Hinkins, Beverly Sinsel, Mrs. Haddox. JhfL JuluhSL JoachflAA, ol CbmhkcL The Future Teacher's Club is open to juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming teachers. The purposes of this club are: to learn about opportunities in teaching, to cultivate qualities essential in a good teacher, to study lives of great teachers, and develop student leadership. Members participate in panel discussions and give special reports. Each year they travel to Fairmont to talk to experienced teachers and to observe new methods of teaching. The sponsor is Mrs. Haddox. Officers: president. Bob Smith; vice president, Barbara Sampson; secretary, Carolyn McQuaid; librarian, Barbara Towles. JhfL JlihVlSL yiuAASLAu ofj CbMJlkjOL Future Nurses Clubs are popping up like mushrooms and blooming like sunflowers. Their popularity is not just a high school fad. One of the earliest clubs was organized in Illinois in 1937. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the field of medicine, nursing, and hospital work as a profession. It is a national and state project of the West Virginia Medical Auxiliary. The club has full approval and co-operation of the West Virginia State Nurses Association and West Virginia League of Nurses. Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, Jr., a registered professional nurse and chairman of the Taylor County Medical Auxiliary, is the professional advisor of the club. Mrs. Heironimus is a member of the W. Va. State Nurses Association and the W. Va. League of Nurses. Mrs. Mildred Bord and Mrs. Kathryn Taylor are faculty advisors. Officers are: president, Polly Orr; vice president, Cleota Gawthrop; secretary-treasurer, Elizabeth Grow. Standing: Marion Pratt, Louise Phillips, Donna Koy Preston, Carol Romine, Mary Ann Knight, Diane Poe, Patty Bailey, Carol Keener, Adalene Ellers, Nancy Craft, Ramona Jackson, Mrs. Taylor. Seated: Martha ShafFerman, Joan Bennett, Jane Evans, Elizabeth Grow, Polly Orr, Cleota Gawthrop, Rosalie Losh, Loretta Lawler, Janet Withers. 55 First Row: Sally Thayer, Jackie Westfall, Nancy Lord, Dolene Stevens, Sandro Waggoner, Rosemary Johns, Judy Ringler, Sue Gabbert, Kila Byerly. Second Row: Mrs. Sinsel, Kay Jaco, laDonna Smith, Elane Maxwell, Patty Collier, Carol Hedrick, Linda Summers, Maxine Sinsel, Betty Jo Paige, Mary Williams, Carol Preston, Karen Clel-land. First Row: Beverly Cutright, Hay- mond Luzadder, Beverly Sinsel, Borbara Towles, Owen Phillips, Jean Hinkins, Jimmie Williamson, Elizabeth Grow. Second Row. Mrs. Sinsel, Mary Hines, Linda Menear, Annabelle Pitzer, Tom Lanham, Glenn Goodwin, Bill Murray, Edna Jackson, Margie Henderson, Ada lene Ellers, Ruth Sigley, Janice Woodyard. JhL-dH-% The Tri-Hi-Y 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, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. First and third week—officers: president, Rosemary Johns; vice president, Dolene Stevens; secretary-treasurer, Judy Ringler; chaplain, Sandra Waggoner. Second and fourth week—officers: president, Owen Phillips; vice president, Jean Hinkins; secretary, Jimmie Williamson; treasurer, Barbara Towles; and chaplain, Haymond Luzadder. Mrs. Sinsel is the faculty advisor. 56 ? . -Jo nA, The Y-Teens is affiliated with the Y. M. C. A. The purpose of the club is To grow as a person in friendship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities; and in love of God. The activities of the club are: local church attendance, Christmas exchange, beautification of school lawn, and shipment of candy overseas. The officers are: president, Linda Preston; vice president, Linda McDonald; secretary, Josephine Hulderman; treasurer, Eva Cropp. The sponsor is Mrs. Naomi Lawson. (RsdLqJjouA. £hib The Religious Club is one of the newly organized clubs. The purpose of the club is to aid students in learning about religion—the part it should play in solving our problems, and to create more interest and participation in religion. The members give interesting programs on religious history. The club is open to both boys and girls. It is under the supervision of Miss Hazel Cole, assisted by Miss Nellie Cook. The officers are: president, Roselean Boyles; vice president, Mildred Mosser; secretary, Kay Jaco; and treasurer, Nicholas Idoni. Bottom Row—Left to right: Opal Nestor, Barbara Breedlove, Martha Henderson, Alice Goodwin, Catherine Barker, Linda McDonald, Linda Preston, Josephine Hulderman, Eva Cropp, Ada Kemple, Phyllis Hoffman, Peggy Currey, Anna Williams. Second Row: Mrs. Lawson, Ruby Robinson, Charlotte Cochran, Doris Ellers, Linda Moore, Frankie Whitescarver, Charlotte Goodwin, Martha Walters, Barbara Corum, Janet Sinsel, Doris Freeze, Mary Jane Armstrong, Betty Lambert. Top Row: Donna Smith, Mary Alice Parker, Carolyn Haller, Barbara Moyer, Genevieve Currey, Mary Jo Lodge, Linda McKeen, Freda Mae Weaver, Nancy Shahan, Idesta Exline, DeEtta McDaniel. Bottom Row—Left to right: Charles Phillips, Lonetta McWilliams, Carol Preston, Barbara McCracken, Frances McDaniel, Kay Jaco, Mildred Mosser, June Smith, Nancy Bol-yard, Betty Cooper, Bill Sapp, Miss Cook. Second Row: Miss Cole, Barbara Weaver, Linda McDonald, Sandra Waggoner, Frances Fast, Kathern Barker, Jo Ann Abel, Jean Nestor, Janet Tucker, Dottie Weaver, Arlene Lundy, David Weaver. Top Row: Patty Ward, Ethel Tho- mas, Elizabeth Moore, Roselean Boyles, Delores Bolyard, John Bartlett, Opal Nestor, Veda Mitchell. Louise Mitchell, June Huffman. 57 Bottom Row, loft to right: Dionne Ger- kin, Potty McDonald, Ramondo Frey, Bonita Facemire, Bill Harman, Bill Boen-der, Ronnie Jones, Linda Bolyard, Noel Wilson, Norma McCoy, William Shaw, Charles Costolo, Ruth Keller, Patty Knight, Mary Alice Fleming. Second Row: Helen White, Delores Kirk, Norma Hamilton, Cora May Knight, Carolyn Kuhl, Donald Travis, Lloyd Shriver, Charles Comedy, Carl Rutherford, Harold Rutherford, Mary Hines, Marie Tracy, Joan Wiant, Mrs. Robinson. Top Row: Helen Moore, Rich- ard Trickett, Emily Worley, Beverly Cut-right, Nancy Matsey, Jean Boyles, Roger Davis, Ralph Swan, Dickie Reed, Betty Austin, Alma Cozad, Alberta Jackson, Wanda Taylor, Sue McDonald, Nancy Curry. Bottom Row, left to right: Richard Wore, Roger Davis, Cora May Knight, Marguerite Baugh, Mary Satterfield, Jo Ann Abel, Mary Knight, Nina Costolo, Ruth Rene-man, Dick Reed. Top Row: Mrs. Hughes, Tom Lanham, Pauline Taylor, Ruth Holt, Patty Drennan, Mary Jane Armstrong, Virginia Baugh, Mary Duckworth. (Book, (flub The main purpose of this club is to read for enjoyment. Members of the Book Club are given the opportunity to read books sent from publishers for recommendation for library reading lists. Students from all classes are eligible to join. First and third week—officers: president, Noel Wilson; vice president, William Shaw; secretary, Norma McCoy; treasurer, Bill Harman. Second and fourth week—officers: president, Charles Costolo; vice president. Bill Boender; secretary, Linda Bolyard; treasurer, Ronald Jones. The sponsor is Mrs. Elma Robinson. otibhahi (IbAhJtanJLdu The library assistants are students who have voluntarily given their free periods towards helping Mrs. Hughes with the endless work that must go with having a library such as ours. Their duties include such things as checking books in and out and repairing defaced books. Under the direction of Mrs. Hughes these assistants keep our library running smoothly, though they receive no credit, honors, or special recognition for their hard, routine work. 58 Bottom Row, left to right: Georgia Gelhausen, Curtis Shaffer, Joyce Bun-ner, Joy Reip, Betty Frank, Harlene Matthews, Annetta Williams, Marie Trocy, Joan Wiant, Mary Jo Lodge, Jane Lance, Emily Post, Roger Davis, Patty Bailey. Second Row: Coro May Knight, Lila Wilson, Carolyn McQuaid, Diane Gerkin, Ada Kemple, Doris Ellers, Maxine Sinsel, Linda Summers, Barbara Corum, Nancy Shahan, Ruth Keller, Betty Lambert, Patty Drennan, Maycel Dillon, Mrs. Haddox. Top Row: Freda Weaver, Sue Gabbert, Sally Thayer, Bill Harman, Richard Isner, Joe Getz, Barbara Miller, Janice Sinsel, Dolene Stevens, Patty Shultz, La Donna Smith, Noel Wilson, Sandra Mc-Keen, Betty Jo Grimm, Patty McDou-gal, Leah Lewis, Donna Smith. Standing: Mr. Beeghley, Lowell Boice, Donald Boyles, Clyde Spring, Richard Walls, Barbara Sampson, James Me-Gahan. Seated: Elizabeth Linn, Anita Shahan, Jack McDougal, Martha Trimble Steadman, Patty Collier. CDhamaijuL Qbib The purpose of the Dramatic Club is to develop poise, imagination, and interest in modern theater. The members do work with pantomime, make-up, and flexibility and projection of voice and personality. In orcter to join this club the students must have a scholastic average of C in all subjects. The following are the officers of club number 1: president, Marie Tracy; vice president, Harlene Matthews; secretary-treasurer, Joan Wiant; reporter, Annetta Williams. Officers of club number 2 are: president, Joyce Bunner; vice president, Joy Reip; secretary, Betty Frank; treasurer, Mary Jo Lodge. (Dabating.. £Iub This club is open to juniors and seniors and is limited to twenty-five members. It is designed to stimulate an interest in debating and to provide pleasure in discussing controversial subjects. Opportunities are provided for conversation and the exchange of ideas. There is also opportunity to develop skill in quick and logical thinking. The officers elected for the year are: president, Jack McDougal; vice president, Anita Shahan; secretary-treasurer, Martha Trimble Steadman. The sponsor is Mr. Hobart Beeghley. Bottom Row, loft to right: Emily Whor- ley, Virginia Lough Knotts, Norma Hamilton, Helen Smith, Laura White, Alberto Jackson, Martha Walters, Ellen Mason. Second Row: Dolly Slaton, Nancy Mc- Daniel, Norma Vandergrift, Mary Nuzum, Dora Knotts, Catherine Legget, Shirley McDaniel, Jo Ann Lambert, Margie Hartley, Mrs. Yost. Top Row: Jane Wolfe, Shirley Westerman, Janet Parsons, Joyce Henderson, Ruth Hines, Wilma Weaver, Potty Moore, Charlotte Knotts, Norma McCauley. Qumo i. 'Cja idsm, £'tub The Junior Garden Club was organized in 1954 by Mrs. Virginia Yost. Its purpose is to offer an opportunity for young people to experience progressive gardening through: conservation, study of insects and birds in relationship to gardening, arrangement of flowers and plant material, and community improvements. Activities include an outside speaker obtained through the Taylor County Garden Club. Various demonstrations throughout the year are given on ideas shared by the class. Officers: president, Ruth Hines; vice president, Virginia Lough Knotts; secretary-treasurer, Nancy McDaniel. Bottom Row, loft to right: Jo Ann Lambert, Mortha Trimble Steadman, David Mumaw, Ellen Mason, June Wright, Ethel Moorehead, Roselean BoySes, Nancy Flanagan, Virginia Knotts, Wilma Poe, Ruth Siqley, Emily Post. Top Row: Winifred Tucker, Ada Rutherford, Bill Murray, Lila Wilson, Andy Fletcher, Anita Shahon, Mrs. Yost. Ciht, (?LuJb The Art Club was organized in 1946 by Mrs. Yost who is still sponsor of the club. The object of the club is to promote interest and band together those students who enjoy and appreciate the various fields of art; to provide an organized group; to sponsor and arrange exhibits and art activities; and to fill similar needs as they arise in the community, school, and home. It is composed of students who have had art in high school, or who are presently enrolled in a high school art course. The group experiment with the various kinds of drawing material and study famous paintings, painters, and sculptors. The officers of the club this year are: David Mumaw, president; Lila Wilson, vice president; and Wilma Poe, secretary-treasurer. 60 V Bottom Row—Left to right: Rosemary Johns, Annette Kunst, Ronald Cole, Paul Malone, Carol Hedrick, Louise Cooper, Iris Davis. Murrell Smallwood. Top Row: Bill Cline, Donald Isner, John Taylor, Larry Knotts, Charles Lucas, Alphonzo Fuller, James Smith, John Lovejoy, Mr. Charles Cather. C a§i- The Craft Club was organized in 1949 by Mr. Charles Cather and is still sponsored by him. Students who have not had industrial arts are eligible for membership. This club has for its educational goal the acquiring of knowledge and skills of educational subjects. It deals mainly with plastics, leather, copper, silver, cop-perfoil, and aluminum and wire jewelry. The officers are: president, Paul Malone; vice president, Carol Hedrick; secretary-treasurer, Ronnie Cole. Loft to right: Glenn Goodwin, Tony Joe Veltri, John Bartlett, John Orr. JPul Staqa. Qhmv The stage crew consists of a small group of boys who take care of the stage. They are chosen for responsibility, willingness to work, and dependability. These boys have to be present when the stage or auditorium is being used and are responsible for everything used about the stage. The members are: Tony Joe Veltri, manager; John Orr, Glenn Goodwin, and John Bartlett. Miss Ruth Batten is faculty advisor. 61 TlaiwnaL Jh ApianA Standing, left to right: John Barlett, Elizabeth linn, John Orr, Anita Shahon, Tony Veltri, Paul Molone, Glenn Goodwin, Carol Ewer , J. Paul Murphy, James Williamson, Sandra Courtney, Eddie Perrine, Jane Evans. The main purpose of the club is to provide for the advancement of dramatic ability in the school. The officers are as follows , president, Glenn Goodwin; vice president, Tony Veltri; secretary-treasurer, J. Paul Murphy; wardrobe manager, Carol Ewers. This year the Thespians presented for their annual play, New Fires. The play, which was enjoyed by all, was a combination of both humor and seriousness. It was directed by Miss Ruth Batten, Thespian sponsor. CAST FOR NEW FIRES First Row: Carole Ewers, Paul Malone, Janice Woodyard, Patsy Isner, Nancy lord. Barbara Homilton, Jane Evans, Eddie Perrine. Second Row: Tony Veltri, John Orr, Anita Shahan, J. Paul Murphy, Sandra Courtney, Betsy linn, Glenn Goodwin. 62 Bottom Row—Loft to right: Mrs. Virginia Yost, P Orr, B Linn, J. Williamson, R. Kirby, B. Sinsol, 0. Morgan, Mrs. Naomi Lawson Second Row: O. Phillips, J. Ellers, L. Croft, T. Nye, D. Mumaw, E. Thorne, E. Perrine, J. Evans, B. Lambert. Third Row M. Hines, N Bolyard, J. Sinsel, N Costolo, J. Wiant, M. Mosser, J. Banner, R. Johns, R Reneman, F. Williams, N. Shahan, G. Mosser, T. Varner. Fourth Row M. Duckworth, M. J. Lodge, S. Thayer, $. Gabbert, N. Lord, L. McDonald, J. Woodyard, B. Gawthrop, L. Whitescorver. Fifth Row: B J. Paige, F. Garrett, H. Trickett, E. Jackson, J. Seargeant, B. J. Grimm, B. Weaver, P. Bailey, S. Courtney. M. Prichard, V. Conaway, R. Losh, C. Gawthrop, P Shultz. Top Row: W. Shaw, J. Getz, J Bartlett, A. Fuller, R. Turozy, N. Idoni, C. Bolyard, A. Patton, N. Evans, H. Luzodder, C. McEldowney, J. Current, B. lewis, L. Stevens, B Bolyard, D. Laulis, D. Laulis, B. Smith, J. Knotts, R. Hall. OpSLhSlttjCL The A Cappella Choir, assisted by the vocal classes and Boys' Glee Club, presented an operetta, The Fortune Teller , on March 16, 1955. The plot was built around a lottery ticket which belonged to the king of Lovonia. The ticket is lost and the finding of it involves a band of gypsies, a Grand Opera, Ballet, guests, and a chorus of Royal Hussars. The cast and the directors should be commended on the fine production. The operetta was under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson and Miss Ruth Batten. Mrs. Virginia Yost was in charge of the art work. QunioA. flaAA. (plcuf On the night of February 24, 1955, the Junior Class, under the direction of Miss Ruth Batten, presented Curtain Going Up , a comedy in three acts. With the capable guidance and coaching of Miss Batten, the play was a highlight of the school year. The scene throughout the entire play is the stage and auditorium of any high school during and immediately after the production of the school play. The members of the cast were (Mr. Tony Peterson) Arthur Patton, (Eliee Hunter) Linda Moore, (Janet Young) Jean Hinkins, (Buck O'Hara) Jack Klepfel, (Nancy Leveridge) Mary Sue Blue, (Milt Sanders) Jack Helms, (Jocko Guthrie) Ronald Kirby, (Loretta Fuller) Jane Evans, (Andrew Fulbright) Bill Murray, (Miss Irene Burgess) Loretta Demoss, (Joan White) Joan Bennett, (Sylvia Moore) Phyllis Tacy, (Miss Carolyn Moran) Dolene Stevens, (Mr. Norman Carter) John Orr, (Miss Henrietta Rivers) Vanessa Conaway, (Miss Kyle Roberts) Billie Hanleiter, (Mr. Richard Leveridge) Haymond Luzzader. Bottom Row—Loft to right: J. Roip, E Brown, V Conawoy. M $. B ut, D. Steven . P Tocy. J. Evans, J. Hinkin . J. Bennett. Second Row: L. Lowler, C- Gow hrop, E. Knott , M. Hines, J. Woodya d, A Pitzer, L. DeMo , K. Clel-lond. B. Hon!ci er. B. Sampson, A. Winemiller. L. Moore Too Row: J. Crr, A. Patton, J. Helms. J. Klepfel, B Murrey. R Kirby, H luzedder. 62 7TlixsuL Bottom Row—left to right: Mrs. Lawson, Ruth Reneman, Hazel Tricket, Patty Bailey, Betty Jo Grimm, Rosemary Johns, Joyce Bonner, Nancy Moran, Edna Jockson, Janet Tucker, Joan Bennett, Delores Whitehair, Jeanie Utt, Carol Swick, Maxine Sinsel, Barbara Corum. Betsy Linn, Nancy Wolfe, Wayne Lawler. Second Row: John Bartlett, Owen Phillips, Shirley Shingleton, Sharon Keller, Betty Lambert, Jone Lantz, Joan Wiant, Lonetto McWilliams, Mary Frances Williams, Nancy Bolyard, Grace Mosser, Beverly Sinsel, Janice Woodyard. Mary Hines, Delores Peters, Jane Evans, Betty Jo Paige, Shirley Bolliger, Frances Garrett, Clifton Hall, Dick Morgan. Third Row: Lov- ellia Whitescarver, Jo Ann Childers, Mary Armstrong, Linda McKeen, Virginia Knotts, Nancy Johnson, Doris Holliday, Sue Gabbert, Potty Moore, Sue McDonald, Mary Jo Lodge, Linda McDonald, Mary Prichard, Loretta Lawler, Frances McDaniel, Olaf Lawson. Top Row: Vanessa Conaway, Barbara Weaver, Ronald Kirby, Bill Lewis, James Williamson, Glenn Goodwin, Corroll Dalton, Charles Comedy, Charles McEldowney, Monia Roe Hawkins, Betty Baugh, Rosalie Losh, Cleota Gawthrop, Polly Orr, Barbara McCracken. CL Capp Ua. The A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson, is composed of students who have musical ability, voice quality, and an interest in choral music. The Choir presented a choral concert November 23, 1954, and appeared at several local churches in the spring. The Fortune Teller , an operetta by Victor Herbert, was presented March 18, 1955. The Choir exchanges assembly programs with other schools during the year. This is an organization of which Grafton High School can be proud. Bottom Row—left to right: Mary Jo Lodge, Mary Prichard, Nancy Bolyard, Loretta Lawler, Beverly Sinsel, Maxine Sinsel, Mary Hines, Janice Woodyard, Linda McDonald, Sue Gabbert. Second Row. Elizabeth Linn, Betty Jo Paige, Mary Williams, Cleota Gawthrop, Rosemary Johns, Al-phonzo Fuller, Richard Hall, Owen Phillips, John Bartlett, Nina Costolo, Jane Evans, Velma Weover, Frances Garrett, Grace Mosser, Mrs. Lawson. Top Row: Hazel Tricket, Betty Lam- bert, Edna Jackson, Vanessa Conaway, Betty Jo Grimm, Rosalie Losh, Bill Lewis, James Williamson, Glenn Goodwin, Charles Comedy, Clifton Hall, Edward Perrine, Barbara Bur-dett, Barbara Weaver, Sondra Courtney, Polly Orr. 64 tfPwAUA, Bottom Row—Loft to right: DoEtto McDaniel, Sondra McKeen, Potty McDougal. Virginia Baugh, Mary Satterfield, Louise Cooper, Rose lean Boyles, Mildred Mosser, Lauro White, Potty McDonald, Charolette Dunham, Eva McDonald, Dolene Stevens, Jeon Nestor, Carol Preston, Ethel Thomas, Margoret Mouser, Deanna Helm, Janet Sinsel. Second Row William Pyles, Delores Moron, Josephine Huldermon, Delores Kirk Barbara Miller, Thelma Varner, Dora Mitchell, Ruby Robinson, Doris Freeze, Noel Wilson, Karen Queen, Rosalie Perkins, Raymonda Frey, Ado Rutherford, Nino Costolo, Jim Knotts, Edward Perrine. Harold Rutherford. Third Row: Kilo Byerly, Jeannie Poe, Patty Word, Pauline Taylor, Mary Parker, Leah Lewis, Louise Mitchell. Lois Holtz, Potty Knight, William Shaw, Richard Hall, Mike Milinovich, Opal Lough, Ruth Holt, Bonnie Gawthrop, Mary Duckworth, Ruby Yeager, Corolyn Haller, Janice Sinsel, Carolyn Hoddix, Patty Robinson, Lola Shroyer. Top Row Jo Ann Lambert, Margie Henderson, Dorothy Johnson, Violet Clingon, Linda Meneor. Jonetta Seargeant, Fred Poling. Leo Stevens, Tom Withers, Arthur Patton, Dale Laulis, Bob Smith, Shirley McDaniel, Janice Ellers, Ann Wine miller, Nancy Devers, Judy Ringler, Martha Henderson, Phyllis Hoffman, Nellie Hebb VYlixsuL (?JwAjua. The Mixed Chorus is composed of members from the various vocal classes under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson. The chorus, together with the A Cappella Choir, presented its fall concert on November 23, 1954. In April, the group presented an assembly program, A Journey in Song , with representative songs and dances from different countries. HARMONEERS BEAUTY SHOP QUARTETTE Left to Right: Clifton Hall, Alphonzo Fuller, Charles Comedy, Richard Hall Left to Right: Polly Orr, Maxine Sinsel, Beverly Sinsel, Elizabeth Linn. (Band Bottom Row—Left to right: Diane Gerkin, Carol Keener, Frances Fost, Tempo Keener, Barbara Sampson, Carolyn McEldowney, Nancy Shahan, Karen Clelland, Kay Joco, Sally Thayer. Billie Hanleiter, Anita Shahan. Second Row Bill Sapp, Ramona Jockson, Kent Harman, Lois Sandsbory, Linda McKeen, Donna Cooper, Jockie Westfall, Sandro Waggoner, Donna Smith, Patty Newcome, Frankie Whitescarver, Doris Ellers, Alice Goodwin. Third Row: Ronald Nicodemus, John Stephenson, Bill Harman, Morelia Gerkin, Jeanie Hendrickson, Owen Phillips, Carole Ewers, Janice Ellers, Jonetta Seargeant, Leo Craft, Elaine Whitescarver, Paula June Klepfel, Curtis Shaffer. Top Row: Ted Sandsbury, Janet Tucker, Sandra Courtney, Charles Curry, Annabelle Pitzer, Delbert Boyles, Floyd Summers, Carol Bartlett, Betty Baugh, Edward Perrine, Nathan Evans, Charles Comedy. The snappy, high-stepping, gold and blue Grafton High School Band has contributed much to the spirit of the school. Under the capable direction of Mr. Robert Wiant, the band has completed a successful year of activities. The band participated in the Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon and the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood. Other parades included Labor Day, Homecoming, and Memorial Day. The band also participated in the Region 9 Band Festival in Morgantown, April 23. MAJORETTES left to right: Noncy Shahan, Ado Kemple, Sally Thayer, Phyllis Tacy, Nancy Lord, Linda Moore, Karen Clelland, Kay Joco, Billie Hanleiter, Mary McKinney, Anita Shahan. 66 (BavuL Bottom Row—left to right: Mary McKinney, Linda Moore, Nancy Lord, Phyllis Tacy, Ada Kemple, Virginia Dodge, Barbara Breedlove, Nancy Fowler, Barbara Towles, Adalene Ellers, Murrell Smallwood. Second Row: Nancy Craft, Nancy Motsey, Howard Wiles, Roger Harrison, Barbara Hamilton, Patsy Isner, John Lovejoy, Donna Preston, Beverly Outright, Lovellia Whitescorver, Frank Phillips, Bill Murray. Third Row: Bob Smith, John Fawcett, Dale Miller, Jerry Turner, Jean Hinkins, Don Fitzwater, Ronnie Heater, Joe Getz, Jane Evans, Mr. Wiant (director). Top Row: Glenn Goodwin, Jim Williamson, Dave Weaver, Ronnie Kirby, Sam Harman, Charles McEldowney, Haymond Luzadder, Paul Murphy, Elizabeth Grow, Richard Coplin, Paul Malone, Richard Isner. The band also provided music for our football and basketball games. On November 20 they attended a football game at West Virginia University. Their annual Sweetheart's Dance was held on February 11 in the field house. A concert was presented in an assembly on May 11. In April a banquet was given for the senior band members. A fall concert, presented on December 10, and a spring concert, presented on April 29, were enjoyed by all. The librarians are Annette Kunst and Carol Hedrick. Seated—Left to right: Jonetta Seargeant, Alice Goodwin, Jeon Hendrickson, Sandro Waggoner, Carol Keener, Frances Fast, Dole Miller, Elizabeth Grow, Lovellia Whitescarver, Barbara Towles, Carole Ewers, Roger Harrison, Paula Klepfel, Jean Hinkins. Standing: Mr. Wiant, Bill Harman, Owen Phillips, Ronald Nicodemus, Hoymond Luzadder, James Williamson, Glenn Goodwin, Nathan Evans, Jane Evans. OacJvl Jjicl The school orchestra is a musical organization opened to those interested in playing dance, band, and modern style music. It is composed of twenty-three members and is under the direction of Mr. Robert Wiant. This year the orchestra participated in a variety show at the Veterans' Hospital in Clarksburg on February 17. They also presented a program for the Woman's Club at the St. Paul's Methodist Church on February 28. Freshmen undergoing an initiation in assembly. QlaAAu U)ilL —fonJtinusuL Beverly Cutright and Nancy Matsey leave their sax cases to Jeanie Hinkins. Elane and Rosalie Maxwell leave their office work for next year's office assistants. Thomas McCoy is willing to will a will when wills are willed???? David McDaniel leaves his good citizenship to the junior class. Shirley McDaniel leaves her long walk home after school to her sister DeEtta. Linda McDonold leaves her tiny figure to Carol Preston. Charles McEldowney wills his politeness to Bill Sapp. Mary McKinney leaves a great number of friends behind. Carolyn McQuaid leaves her grades to a deserving underclassman. Linda Menear wills to Carolyn Halier her cooi temper so she can put it to better use. Paul Milinovich leaves his ability to get to school to all other night hawks. Robert Moliohan leaves his beard to David Spring. Dickie Morgan leaves his corny jokes to Arthur Patton. Millie Mosser leaves her quick temper behind. Nick hopes! J. Paul Murphy leaves his businesslike attitude to Freddy Wolfe. Mary Jane Moore leaves her stature to Helen Whitehoir. Joyce Bunner wills the ability to wiggle in and out of situations as easily as she has. Bernard Nestor leaves his younger brother to carry on the Nestor name. Ronald Nicodemus leaves, taking his trumpet with him. Tom Nye leaves his chemistry experiments to be completed by Bill Murray. Polly Orr leaves her position in the girls quartette to anyone who can reach those low notes. Sara Pappalardo bequeaths her bracelets to someone who likes jingles. Diane Poe wills her curly locks to Hilda Hebb. Ronald Poling leaves for good this time. He hopes!!!! Mary Prichard bequeaths her dimples to Marie Tracy. Now she has two sets. Robert Reed wills nothing because he is taking everything with him. John Reneman wills shop to anyone who is interested enough to take four years of it. Reba Roach's flying fingers go to Linda Summers. Practice at least once a day. Ruby Robinson leaves her collection of Fords to her sister. lois Sandsbury hates leaving because now she will have to pay to see the ball games. Jonetta Seargent wills her seat in the driver's education car to anyone who thinks they can turn corners as sharp. Anita Shahan leaves her readings for Miss Batten to use in assembly. Donald Shaw is leaving ... at last!!! Sam Shriver leaves his height to Mike Milinovich. Edwin Skaggs wills his job os manager to anyone who eats wheaties. They'll need them. Leo Stevens wills his ability not to bother girls to Tom Cuppett who can't leave them alone. James Stockett leaves his position as shop representative for the Re-Echo to anyone with patience enough to endure it. Virginia Swick leaves for good . . . she hopes. John Taylor wills his book How to Drive Teachers Crazy in Ten Easy Lessons to Jack McDougal. Barbara Towles bequeaths her sophisticated airs to Judy Gray. Hazel Trickett leaves her pleasing personality to those who can use it. Janet Tucker wills her pretty long tresses to Billie Han-leiter. Ed Tucker leaves in a hurry. He's afraid they won't let him go. Carl Varner leaves his cor to anyone who won't mind the rattles. Thelma Varner wills her love for square dancing to any one who has the ambition to try it. Tony Veltri leaves taking his booming voice with him since there is no one big enough to handle it. Luther (Sonny) Wagner leaves all those nasty books to anyone who likes to study. Barbara Weaver wills good luck to next year's seniors. They'll need it!!!! Dottie Weaver leaves—but not as quietly as she came. Juanita Whitehair wills her pretty bangs to Corolyn McEldowney. Lovellia Whitescarver leaves Elaine to carry on the name of Whitescarver. Dorman Williams leaves, taking his Pontiac with him. Bill Williamson leaves quietly. Period. James Williamson leaves his pink shirt, belt, and socks to Ronald Kirby. They go well with his red hair. Lila Wilson leaves her tricky dance steps to anyone who can do them as well. Thomas Withers wills his quiet, likable personality to Roger Harrison. June Wright wills her position as ATC manager to anyone who likes worries. James Henderson leaves second period study hall without any regrets. Josephine Hulderman wills her good humor to those who are in need of it. Charles Lucas leaves his soothing voice and quiet ways to Paul Rinko. Linda Preston leaves her winning smile and sunny disposition to Eva Jo McDonald. Mike Sarsfield bequeaths his dignified manner to Joe Getz. Herbert Smith (Bud) leaves his sister to uphold the family name. John Stevenson leaves, taking Rosemary and his snazzy cor with him. Eugene Reed leaves without glancing back. Donald Strawser leaves third period economics to a few of next year's poor seniors. Donald Knotts leaves and is very glad he won't have to come back. Millie Nestor leaves with a smile. Could she be thinking of the future? In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands to this our last will and testament at Grafton High School, Grafton, West Virginia, this 27th Day of May, A. D. 1955. The Class of 1955, Signed in our presence Sherman Haselden Elma Robinson 69 football.' SCHEDULE Sept. 10 Grafton 12 St. Marys' 13 Sept. 17 Grafton 19 Belington 0 Sept. 24 Grafton 0 Wash. Irving 7 Oct. 1 Grofton 13 •Bridgeport 32 Oct. 8 Grafton 12 Buckhannon 7 Oct. 18 Grafton 6 Weston 6 Oct. 22 Grafton 12 •East Fairmont 13 Oct. 29 Grafton 0 •Morgantown 19 Nov. 4 Grofton 0 •Shinnston 33 Nov. 11 Grafton 18 Philippi 13 •Garres away from home Asst. Coach—Laurence Spadafore Coach—Randall McKinney After struggling through several weeks of practice, the Grafton Bearcats opened their 1954 season with a new opponent. The Cats suffered their first defeat of the season to a good St. Mary's eleven by the score of 13-12. The fighting spirit of the Grafton boys led them to their first win of the season over Beling-ton by a score of 19-0. Next was a hard fought game with Washington Irving. This game was lost on a wet muddy field in the Grafton Stadium. The Bearcats lost their fourth consecutive game to the powerful Bridgeport eleven by a score of 32-13. The Bearcats struck by air to whip Buck-hannon on the Grafton field and won by a score of 12-7. Miss Mary McKinney was crowned Queen Bearcat IV by Miss Athena Andrews. After trailing for three periods the eleven came back to tie the game with Weston in climactic last quarter. Everyone on the Grafton team proved himself a star as we battled to a 6-6 draw. Grafton traveled to East-West Stadium for a battle with the East Fairmont Bees. The outcome was Grafton 12, E. Fairmont 13. Fumbles by the Bearcats contributed much to the scoring aid of Morgantown as they defeated Grafton by a score of 19-0. The Shinnston Spartans remained undefeated when they handed the Bearcats their sixth setback by a score of 33-0. The last game of the year was played against Philippi. In a good, hard-fought game the Bearcats closed the season with a spirited win over the visiting Bulldogs. Bottom Row—Loft to right: B Reed, B. Lewis, D. Hargett, J. Stephenson, D Bennett, J. Word, B. Mollohon, S. Shriv-er, G. Kent, G. Hershman, D. Knotts, J. Newhouse, D. Mumow. Sescond Row B Maloney, B. Mason, R. Walls, B. Garrett, J. Orr, A. Jackson, J. Jenkins, D. Posey, J. Gray, C. Keener, C. Robinson, A. Patton. Top Row: T. Clellond, A Shelton, D. Johns (Managers), D. Poe, T. Goff, I. Stevens, T. Cuppett, J. Shields, J. Garner, F Poling. 72 195ty J'OoibaiL Jtsrfi hm n, Bottom Row, left to right: Thomos Cuppett, Center; Gordon Kent, Center; Bill Lewis, Center; James Ward, Bock; Donald Knotts, Center. Second Row: Charles Keener, Guard; Bob Maloney, Back; Leo Stevens, Guard; Arthur Jackson, Tackle; Bob Reed, Back; Cecil Robinson, Guard. Third Row: Don Bennett, End; Sammy Shriver, End; John Stephenson, Tackle; Don Hargett, Back; George Hershman, Tackle; Tommy Gough, Back. Top Row: Robert Mollohan, Back; David Mumaw, Guard; John Jenkins, Tackle; Jack Newhouse, End; Bennie Garrett, Back. jMAhman, JooibalL First Row—left to right: John Gorner, Charles Costolo, Jack Burdett, Bob Colebank, Sam Flohr, Charles Jackson, Gary Cochran, William Jaco, Danny Jacobs, Robert Nicholson, Lloyd Shriver. Second Row: Andy Fletcher, Joe Day, Mike Milinovich, Don Travis, Blair Criss, Harold Rutherford, Larry Lemmons, Donald Roy, Jim Seese, William Pyles. This year a freshman football team was organized by Mr. Spadafore. The main purpose of a freshman football team is to teach the boys the fundamentals of the game and to give them experience before playing on the varsity team. Under the supervision of Mr. Spadafore, the team played two games. Although the freshmen lost both of these games to Elkins by 25-0 the boys still showed school spirit. FOOTBALL MANAGERS RESERVE BASKETBALL MANAGER Carl Westfall 74 left to right: Teddy Clelland, Arthur Shelton, David Johns. Left to right: Nancy Moran. Mary Alice Hawkins, Joan Wiant. ChsuLhloadAMu When one is thinking of football and basketball games, one's thoughts may then turn to cheerleaders. Their job is to cheer the team to victory with the help of the student body. This year cheerleaders were also chosen for the reserve teams. Although the group is not considered an organization, there are certain requirements needed for qualification. Cheerleaders are chosen for ability, personality, and appearance. The standards must be high since the cheering squad is considered by the generol public to be representative of the attitude and conduct of the entire student body. (JaAAih fiaAludbalL The ever-slashing squad of outstanding players worked together as they fought game after game toward victory for the 1954-55 season. The toughest of players of the Big Ten was really worried when the Bearcats in glory and splendor darted onto the floor as opponents. Although the Bearcats didn't compile an all-out victory it was neck to neck all the way. The undefeated Hill Toppers of Washington Irving hung among the closest. Plays of three outstanding seniors, Don Bennett, Sam Shriver, Richard Hathaway, and two juniors, John Jenkins and James Ward, sparked the season. These were aided by reserves: Tom Cuppett, Robert Mollohan, Robert Reed, Jack Newhouse, James Stockett, Dick Coplin, Don Hargett, Bill Lewis, and Terry Shriver. Slated to meet the Philippi Bulldogs in the sectional tournament, Grafton buckled down and won with flying colors a berth in the Regional. On March 11 and 12 Grafton witnessed a great triumph of victory at the Wesleyan College Gymnasium. The Bearcats won the Regional Four-A Crown. Four Players were placed on the All-Tournament Team and one received honorable mention although the whole team was victorious. The four were Sam Shriver, John Jenkins, James Ward, and Richard Hathaway. The player receiving honorable mention was Don Bennett. On March 17, at Huntington, the Bearcats met the winner of Region 3 which was Keyser. Fighting all the way the Bearcats were slowly defeated. So another tournament and another basketball season came to a close. SCHEDULE Grafton 57 Philippi 54 Grafton 67 Weston 25 Grafton 57 Morgantown 53 Grafton 50 Parkersburg 49 Grafton 60 Shinnston 62 Grafton 46 E. Fairmont 52 Grafton 76 'Buckhannon 69 Grafton 53 W-I 91 Grafton 56 E. Fairmont 57 Grafton 73 W. Fairmont 64 Grafton 56 'Morgantown 89 Grafton 68 Barrackville 78 Grafton 66 Bridgeport 55 Grafton 50 W. Fairmont 40 Grafton 71 'Philippi 50 Grafton 80 Coalton 56 Grafton 70 Buckhannon 64 Grafton 63 'Shinnston 69 Grafton 66 'Weston 64 Grafton 53 W-l 60 Grafton 72 'Philippi (Sectional) 47 Grafton 92 'Belington (Regional) 68 Grafton 78 'Buckhannon (Regional) 55 •Gomes away from home. Left fo right: Bill Lewis, James Ward, Jack Newhouse, Robert Reed, Sam Shriver, John Jenkins, Don Bennett, Bob Mollohan, Don Hargett, Richard Hathaway. 76 jMkiw stocKett MOU.O« N 1955 6fl5K£TBALL LETTER 'iEN NEW«o( 5E h non;-ne . SHfcit'ER SKAGGSAUti harcctt Although the reserve basketball team didn't turn out a perfect record, the experience will be available for the varsity team next year. SCHEDULE Dec. 30 Grafton 57 Weston 22 Jan. 4 Grafton 38 Morgantown 60 Jan. 11 Grafton 39 Shinnston 27 Jan. 14 Grafton 26 •East Fairmont 39 Jan. 18 Grafton 39 •Buckhannon 38 Jan. 21 Grafton 37 •Wash. Irving 49 Jan. 25 Grafton 29 East Fairmont 38 Jan. 28 Grafton 28 West Fairmont 54 Feb. 1 Grafton 42 •Morgantown 45 Feb. 3 Grafton 30 Barrackville 39 Feb. 10 Grafton 36 •West Fairmont 53 Feb. 18 Grafton 33 Buckhannon 53 Feb. 22 Grafton 34 •Shinnston 51 Feb. 25 Grafton 28 •Weston 43 Mar. 1 Grafton 26 Wash. Irving 38 ‘Games away from home. flilASJWSL % (BaAksdbalL Bottom Row—Left to right: Hugh DeMoss, Tom Lanham, Terry Shriver, David Posey, Tom Goff. Top Row: Kent Harman, Charles Keener, Robert Jones, George Hershmon, Dick Coplin, Paul Malone, Jr., Ronnie Cole. J'MAkman, fiaAkriJbalL Bottom Row—Left to right: Lloyd Shriver, Bennie Garrett, Jack Burdett, James Ringler, Charles White. Top Row: William Jaco, Junior Martin, Robert Nicholson, Charles Costolo, James Tucker. The Freshman team traveled several places to compete with high school freshmen of other schools. Coached by Lawrence Spadafore, the boys put up great effort to do their best. Grafton 30 Philippi SCHEDULE 24 Grafton 46 Belington Grafton 48 Buckhannon 28 Grafton 31 Bridgeport Grafton 48 •Summit Park 32 Grafton 42 Flemington Grafton 45 Buckhannon 28 Grafton 40 •Philippi Grafton 27 •Bridgeport 35 Grafton 32 Summit Park Grafton 19 St. Peters 27 Grafton 35 •Belington ‘Games away from home. 78 JIlfL JjrtiQAMATL (?LuL The Lettermen Club consists of all athletes who have fulfilled the letter requirements as specified by the athletic department of the school. It was organized in 1937 by its present faculty advisor, Mr. McKinney. The purpose of the club is to promote better scholastic standing, to promote good sportsmanship, to encourage participation in athletics, and to assist in the protection and preservation of school property, especially athletic equipment. The officers for this year are: president, Gordon Kent; vice president. Bob Mollohan; secretary, Donald Bennett; treasurer, John Stephenson. diPihilxL JickcL fommiikuL The A. T. C. is composed of junior and senior girls who give part of their free time to school athletic activities. They sell and take up tickets, act as ushers, and keep the crowds orderly. They are chosen for honesty, dependability, and courtesy. June Wright is the manager. Mrs. Ann Hughes is the faculty advisor. Bottom Row, loft to right: Bob Mollohan, Tom Cuppett, Sam Shriver, Bob Reed, Jim Word, Arthur Jackson, Tom Goff, John Stephenson. Second Row: (Assistant Coach) Lawrence Spadafore, Joe Richmond, Don Knotts, Bob Maloney, Gordon Kent, John Jenkins, Don Bennett, Bill Lewis, Jack Newhouse, (Coach) Ran McKinney. Third Row: Don Hargett, George Hershman, Charles Keener, Cecil Robison, Dick Hathaway, (Managers) Dick Morgan, David Mumaw. Front Row, left to right: June Wright (Manager), Janice Woodyord, Laura White, Sara Rose Pappalardo, Mildred Nestor, Linda Preston, Reba Roach, Edna Jackson, Betty Jo Paige, Annette Kunst. Back Row: Mrs. Hughes (Sponsor), Joy Reip, Carol Hedrick, Shirley McDaniel, Rosalie Losh, Monia Hawkins, Patty Current, Polly Orr, Eileen Brown. 79 5. d. Left to right: Mr$. Kathryn Taylor, Linda Preston, Mildred Nestor, Loretta DeMoss, Sandra Courtney, Mary Alice Hawkins, Monia Hawkins, Mary Sue Blue, Barbara Burdett, Eileen Brown, Barbara Hamilton, Mary McKinney, Sara Rose Pappalardo, Nancy Flanagan. The Girls' Athletic Association is always remembered for its annual Spinsters' Hop. This dance gives the girls of G. H. S. a chance to get a man. The purpose of the club is to promote better sportsmanship and to stress the importance of physical fitness among its elected members. The officers are: president, Nancy Flanagan; vice president, Mary Sue Blue; secretary-treasurer, Sandra Courtney; manager, Eileen Brown; reporter, Loretta DeMoss. The sponsor is Mrs. Taylor. Snaps taken around school. HorwA, Ranking third is Mary McKinney, whose scholastic ability and willingness to work have made her an outstanding student. Mary is bringing to a close a very successful high school career, during which she has been editor of the Re-Echo, president of the Speech Club, secretary of the Student Council, band sponsor ond majorette, homecoming princess and queen, a member of the National Honor Society, F.T.A., G.A.A., Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Social Etiquette, and attended Girls' State. Fourth among the top ranking students is Hazel Trickett. Hazel is a quiet-mannered person (in spite of her red hair), who always has a cheerful smile for everyone. She has been a member of the Social Etiquette, Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, National Honor Society, A Cappella Choir and Mixed Chorus. Ranking fifth in her class is Josephine Huldermon. Her scholastic ability plus her friendly personality have gained her this honor. Josephine is not only a good student but a willing worker and has proved this by being secretary of the Y-Teens, and a member of the Nationol Honor Society, Student Council, Library Club, Social Etiquette, and Mixed Chorus. In sixth place is Linda Preston who has won many friends with her friendly smiles and cheerful greetings. Linda has worked hard to goin this honor but she hasn't spent all her time studying. She has been active in such school organizations as the National Honor Society, G.A.A., A.T.C., Y-Teens, Student Council, Speech Club, Mixed Chorus, Library Club, and the Literary Staff of the Re-Echo. Morelia Gerkin ranks seventh in her class. She has not only proved her academic ability to her classmates by obtain ing this high rank but has olso contributed much to the success of her class. She has been secretary of the Archery Club, and a member of the bond, Tri-Hi-Y, Y-Teens, Social Etiquette, and Speech Club. Georgia Gelhausen ranks eighth scholastically. She is an efficient and hard-working girl who wants to go right on working in the commercial field after she graduates. Her school activities include membership in the Junior Commercial Club, the Commercial Club, Y-Teens, and the Dramatic Club. Ninth is Reba Roach. Her ability and willingness to do things have gained her this honor and won her many friends. She has been active as sergeant-at-arms of the Commercial Club, typist for the Re-Echo, and as a member of the A.T.C., Y-Teens, Social Etiquette, Archery Club, and Camera Club. Beverly Cutright has slipped up quietly to take tenth place. Beverly has made many friends during her four years at Grafton and despite her quiet manner, she has been very active in many organizations. She hos been the literary editor of the Re-Echo, recording secretary of the Tri-Hi-Y, a member of the band, F.N.A.. Speech Club, Social Etiquette, Book Club, and Y-Teens. SiudmiiA, CAROLYN McOUAID Valedictorian CAROLYN KUHL Salutatorian Carolyn McQuaid has been rightfully rewarded for her four long years of work and study by being the valedictorian of our senior class. Carolyn has a pleasing personality and a quiet manner which have won her much respect and many friends among the students and teachers of G.H.S. Besides her fine scholastic record, she has found time to be active in many organizations of the high school. She has served as the president of the National Honor Society, secretary-treasurer of the F.T.A., secretary-treasurer of the Craft Club, and a member of the Student Council, A Cappella Choir and Mixed Chorus, library Club, Camera Club, Dramatic Club, and the Social Lites. The salutatorian of the class of 1955 is Carolyn Kuhl. Carolyn spent her first three years of high school at Gassaway and came to Grafton at the beginning of her senior year. She worked hard at Gassaway and, after coming to G. H. S., she worked even harder to attain the honor of salutatorian and she certainly deserves to have it. Carolyn is a quiet-mannered person and is respected by all who know her. Her extra-curricular activities include membership in the National Honor Society, the Religious Club, Book Club, and the Pep Club. 83 MOST POPULAR MOST VERSATILE MOST INTELLECTUAL MARY MC.KINMCY , TON Y VELTR! ANITA SHAMAN,J|M WILUAW ON CAROLYN MSQUAJf MlKE 5AR5FI6LD “SENIOR PASSENGERS I 3AR8 BU DETT6 RONNIE NtCODEWL 5 M05T HUMEROUS MOST ATHELETIC NiAI?Y ALICE HAWKINS, BOB WOLLOHAN MORELIA GEffKiW , E(X IE PERRINE Bo'ton Row—loft to right: Carolyn Grow (color guord , Billio Hanloitor, Potty Collior, Karon Clollond, Polly Holloway (majorotto), Anita Shahan (drum moiorette), Athono Andrews (majorotto). Undo Moore, Nancy lord, Mory McKinney, Phyllis Tacy (color guard). Second Row: Mr. Shahan director), Linda McKeen, Lois Sandsbury, Jo Ann Childers, Marlene Proudfoot, Donna Watkins, Barbara Towles. Barbara Woggoner, Jean Hendrickson, Jean Hinkins, Paul Malone, Joe Getz, Kent Harman. Third Row Evelyn loke, Nancy Croft, Nancy Matsey, Beverly Cutright, Jackie Westfall, Sandra Waggoner, LaDon rto Smith, Frances Fost, Bill Harman, Owen Phillips, Nathan Evans, John Fawcett Fourth Row: Bobby Lou Hamilton, Carol Bartlett, Patsy liner, Virginia Dodge, Paulo June Klepfel, Janice Sigel, Char lotto Stilwell, Janet Sue Boylen, Roy Shaw, Jim Williomson, Joan Bennett. J Paul Murphy. Fifth Row: Bob Smith, Curtis Shaffer, Anna-belle Pitzer, Carolyn Costolo, Annobelle Harr, Sue Randall, Betty Bjugh, Jonetta Seargeont, Carol Keener Richard Isner. Charles Currey. Hob Woodyard, Donno Cooper, Adeline Ellers, Nancy Seargeant, Barbara Sampson, Koy Duff, Janice Ellers, Morelia Gerkin, Sam Harman, Junior Weaver, Dale Miller, Roger Harrison Seventh Row Donna Preston, Janet Tucker, Suzanna Lawson, Charlene Evans, Roberta Withers, Billie Bott, Carole Ewers, Sandro Courtney, Jane Evans, Delbert Boyles, Larry Boyles. Top Row: Bill M | Bobby Bolyard, Ted Sondsbury, Dick Coplin, John Stephenson, Ronnie Nicodemus, Tom Bartlett, Glenn Goodwin, David Bartlett, Eugene Thorn. Haymond luzodder, John Lannon, Leo Croft Last year our band brought great honor to Grafton High School when it received a superior rating at the regional band festival held in Morgantown. The band then participated in the state band festival held in Huntington. There it also received a superior rating. Only a few bands throughout the state are honored with this distinction. The bands are judged upon such things as sight-reading, an audition number, and marching. Through much hard work and perseverance, our band has rightly deserved this honor. Congratulations, band! Grafton High is proud of you. 86 dioMQCDminq. Miss Mary McKinney reigned as Queen Bearcat IV at the annual Homecoming celebration at Grafton High School. The event was celebrated with a thuse meeting on Thursday night at the Grafton depot. Friday afternoon the students participated in a parade led by the Queen and her court and the football team. The coronation ceremonies took place at half time. Miss Athena Andrews, Miss Bearcat III, crowned Mary McKinney Queen Bearcat IV. Following the game the Homecoming Dance was enjoyed by the members of the student body and alumni. QUEEN BEARCAT IV Mary McKinney Seated: Queen—Mary McKinney. Standing: Attendants (Left to right)—Ada Kem-ple, Jackie Westfall, Joy Reip, Donna Cooper, Mildred Mosser, Jean Hinkins, Jeannie Hendrickson, Joan Wiont. Standing—Left to right: Ada Kemple, Ted Sandsbury, Jackie Westfall, Richard Knotts, Joy Reip, David Jacobs, Donna Cooper, Charles McEldowney, John Clel-land (crown bearer), Athena Andrews, Queen Mary McKinney, Glenn Goodwin, Susan Hinkins (flower girl), Nick Idoni, Mildred Mosser, Richard Coplin, Jean Hinkins, Roger Harrison, Jean Hendrickson, Dick Morgan, Joan Wiant. 87 195ty Vtl mohiaL (bcu The Business and Professional Women's float in the parade. The drum and bugle corps of the West Virginia Industrial School participating in the parade. Future Nurses of America float representing different phases of nursing. Taylor County Princesses of W. Va. Strawberry Festival float sponsored by the Ki-wanis Club. Elementary school children decorating graves at the only National Cemetery in W. Va. Gov. William C. Marland speaks at the Memorial Day services at the cemetery. Replica of the first train to enter Grafton over the B. O. tracks. Rotory Club enters a float in the parade. Boy Scouts, troop 3, sponsored by the Rotary Club. Grafton's Reserve Unit carrying state flags sent to Grafton by the various states. Float depicting the First World War. In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row. Float sponsored by the Y. T. C. Council. 88 This beautiful setting, taken in the cafeteria, is the result of much planning and effcrt Students and guests are enjoying the banquet which we sponsored in our junior year pL.-S - (BanqwL-(phone (195ty) Last May the juniors honored the seniors with the first combination banquet and prom to be held in Grafton High School. The banquet was held in the school cafeteria which was beautifully decorated in all colors of the rainbow. Dining by candlelight, the delicious meal was enjoyed by all. The evening was climaxed with dancing to Vincent Moats' Orchestra. This was one night which will certainly be long remembered by everyone. 89 t OJwbu U)ko Tony Veltri has done a splendid job as our student body president this year. Tony's sense of humor and his willingness to work have won him many friends. He has been active in the Student Council, National Honor Society, stage crew, and the National Thespians. Carolyn McQuaid deserves much credit for her excellent grades. She is popular with the other students and is very active in the National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, and she has served on the Student Council. Anita Shahan is our vivacious drum majorette who has led the band for the past four years. Known for her humorous readings, Anita can quickly change a frown into a smile. She has shown her dramatic ability and has the leading role in the senior play. Mary McKinney was elected Miss Bearcat IV for this year's annual Homecoming with her Senior attendants Donna Cooper and Mildred Mosser representing our class as princesses. Mary is also editor of the Re-Echo and deserves high praise for the hard work she has put into the making of a super yearbook. She will long be remembered for her personality. Mary is a very valuable member of our class and is active in many outstanding school activities. Twenty-two members of our class are National Honor Society members: Carolyn Kuhl, Tony Veltri, Mildred Mosser, Carolyn McQuaid, Annette Kunst, Mary McKinney, Linda Preston, Mary Alice Hawkins, Joyce Bunner, Josephine Hulderman, June Wright, Diane Poe, J. Paul Murphy, Mike Sarsfield, Anita Shahan, Polly Orr, Carol Bartlett, Hazel Trickett, Barbara Towles, Nancy Bolyard, Beverly Outright, and Rosemary Lucas. The school spirit shown by the Senior Cheerleader, Mary Alice Hawkins, can not be surpassed. She received best girl citizenship award from the D.A.R. Mary Alice deserves all our applause for a job well done. We were represented at Girls State held at Jackson's Mill last summer by Mary McKinney and Annette Kunst. There they studied the function of the different governmental departments. The Senior Class is proud to have eight of its members in the National Thespians. They are: Glenn Goodwin, Anita Shahan, Eddie Per-rine, Tony Veltri, Carol Ewers, James Williamson, Sandra Courtney, and J. Paul Murphy. This year's class certainly has athletes to be proud of. On the football team were Don Bennett, Sam Shriver, Gordon Kent, Arthur Jack-son, Tom Nye, Robert Reed, Cecil Robinson, Bob Mollohan, and John Stephenson. Representing our class on the varsity basketball squad were Sam Shriver, Don Bennett, Dick Hathaway, Bob Mollohan, and Jim Stockett. A special note of recognition to our basketball team—they went right through to the state tournament and at the regional tournament in Buck-hannon, four members of our team were named to the all tournament team. The seniors chosen were Sam Shriver and Dick Hathaway. Don Bennett received honorable mention. To Ellen Jane Wiseman, secretary of G.H.S., we would like to extend our appreciation for the great help she has given toward the making of a successful Alumni Celebration; also, our thanks to everyone who has helped in any way. This is the first year that the senior class of Grafton High has sponsored such a celebration. 90 WILES ESSO SERVICE CENTER Washing and Lubrication Our Specialty W. A. WOODYARD LUMBER CO. W. A. WOODYARD, Owner Route 5T W. Main St. Lumber Yard and Planing Mill Phone 9697 832-910 W. Main Street Phone 510 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 hill; 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 SHRIVER MOTOR COMPANY FORD Sales and Service 100 Pike Street and U. S. 50 Congratulations To The Senior Class From CHRISLIP'S PHARMACY 199 East Main Street 92 Grafton, W. Va. Telephone 300 We Deliver Phone 305 SAYRES MARKET Compliments of GROCERIES Fresh and Cured Meats MOLLOHAN GULF SERVICE Vegetables and Produce Every need for the table 17 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. Phene 459 20 E. Main SPURGEON MOLLOHAN, Owner CONGRATULATIONS MALONES DRUG GRADUATING CLASS OF '55 AND CHEMICAL CO. PAINTER'S The REXALL Store GRAFTON JEWELRY CO. Congratulations to Seniors 25 W. Main St. MEET AT MALONES LLUEVILLE HARDWARE, INC. A G MEN'S STORE Corner of U. S. Routes 50 and 119 Authorized Hotpoint and Westinghouse Dealers The Young Man's Store S. H. Open Until Green Starrp Phone 16 9:00 P. M. 63 W. Main Street Abe Gus THAT'S US 93 S. H. Grean Stamps Phone 16 Open Until 9:00 P. M. Abe Gus THAT'S US BOLYARD'S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES PARRISH AGENCY, INC. Contracting and Electrical Supplies S H Ranges Motorola TV Youngstown Kitchens Telephones 316-407 1 1 1 West Main St. SHINGLETON BROTHERS, INC WHOLESALE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CLARKSBURG WEST VIRGINIA Get your vitamins the natural way. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. C. B. CLEANERS CASH and CARRY Quality Service and Price We use Sta-Nu finishing process We give green stamps. Real Estate - Insurance Loans 207 W. Main Telephone 333 Grafton, W. Va. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Summer is not far off. Make plans now to spend your summer profitably. You'll be several months ahead for better employment by attending the school which your friends will attend. It offers reasonable tuition, maintains a free employment service and has more than 60 years' experience as a leader in business training. It offers several business 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 FREY'S SERVICE STATION 27 East Main Street SHELL GASOLINE AND OILS 94 U. S. Royal Tires Auto-Lite Batteries R. W. (BOB) HOOD SETLER'S PURE OIL SERVICE STATION INSURANCE - ALL FORMS Phone 493 125 W. Main St. For the best in service and Service Station products Grafton, W. Va. Blueviile Phone 9655 SKAGGS JEWELERS EXCLUSIVE JEWELERS Official B O Watch Inspectors WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY COMPLIMENTS BUILDERS SERVICE SUPPLY CO. EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER Phone 1345 12 W. MAIN STREET GRAFTON, W. VA. PHONE 803-280 GRAFTON, W. VA. Next Door to A P SKIPPER'S INN 246 Main Street Grafton Hot Dogs Soft Drinks Home Made Pies Crosley Appliances Crosley Washers Roper Ranges Bendix Washers Crosley Air Conditioning Crosley Television BENNETT'S REFRIGERATION SERVICE Commercial and Domestic Sales and Service Grafton, West Virginia 94 206 E. Main Street Phone 1573 SchooL (DcujA, aha. dlappij (DayA, 96 Compliments of Congratulations GRAFTON T. V. CABLE CORP. H. H. Bennett Jack Pitman 206 E. Main St. Phone 1573 Class of 1955 VALLEY INN MOTOR COURT COZY REST RESTAURANT AND TOURIST COURT AIR CONDITIONED FURNACE HEATED Fine Foods Modern Cottages For With Bath Fine People Private Parties, Banquets Let us take care of Plan your next party Your out-of-town guest AT AT c o Z Y West Virginia's Largest Tourist Court Compliments WOLFE'S TIRE SHOP • of Tire Recapping and Vulcanizing PARKER'S RESTAURANT Since 1922 Phone 846 97 t Compliments Compliments of of LEONARD'S GROCERY DR. ROBERT F. GERKIN STEINBECK'S CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1955 ESSO SERVICENTER AUDRA'S SNACK BAR Junction U. S. 50 U. S. 119 Specializing in Sandwiches GRAFTON, W. VA. and Milkshakes WASHING GREASING Located over Shell Station at Blueville Complete ESSO Service (Plenty of Parking) BELLE'S NEWSSTAND IKE'S TIRE SERVICE BELLE WHITE, Prop. 209 West Main Street Phone 216 School Supplies - Candy - Soft Drinks Grafton, West Virginia 132 W. Main St. Grafton Your Local Firestone and Goodrich Dealer 98 JENKINS' CLEANERS CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE Corner Beech and Walnut Streets The Most Beautiful Buy of All Phone 787 Come clean with us CURRY MOTOR CO. and we'll dye for you. Grafton CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS OF CLASS OF 1955 MORGAN MOTOR SALES CUPPETT'S FOOD STORE DESOTO - PLYMOUTH Dealer SALES SERVICE 217 Walnut Street West Grafton BLUEVILLE Phone 870 GRAFTON PRESTON'S Compliments of BENDIX and ZENITH WATCH HOSPITAL TELEVISION Fast Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing 300 Walnut Street Phone 1292 All Type Watch Crystals Fitted 99 The Name to buy by in GRAFTON BARTON'S The One Stop Shop for the entire family Compliments of SIBYL'S BEAUTY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF For Production and Health For Economy and Profit FEED UBIKO LIFE GUARD FEEDS THEY ARE MINERALIZED FARMERS DELIGHT FEED CO. SAM VELTRI AND SON R. F. D. 1, SIMPSON PHONE 3302 GRAFTON FEED AND HARDWARE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Compliments of a Sales and Service Complete Esso Service Modern Body Shop FRIEND DENTON MOTOR CO. U. S. Route 50 Phone 433 Grafton, W. Va. 100 Sw aL T mcfiioA, oft. Ijific, 101 WILSON FLORIST JACOB'S MARKET Groceries, Meat 62 West Main Street Grafton W. Va. and Vegetables Phone 298 Phone 1676 204 Grand Street WM. ARCHDEACON HEFLIN'S STYLE SHOP COMPANY FOR STYLE AND QUALITY COMPLETE OUTFITTERS IN FOR MEN AND BOYS GRAFTON, W. VA. LADIES' WEARING APPAREL MUSGROVE'S WHOLESALE HOME LAUNDRY GROCERY Groceries, Flour, Feed Cleaners Dyers Phone 76 Grafton, W. Va. 204-206 Latrobe Street Grafton, W. Va. For the best in quality and service 10? EDDIE'S CASH MARKET If you get it at the UNION DRUG COMPANY EDDIE'S CASH MARKET Fresh Meats - Products ... it's right Prescriptions A Specialty Complete Line of Groceries Satisfaction Guaranteed We Deliver 60 West Main Street Phone 500 122 Yates Ave. Phone 159 When you are anxious to please— when you want your gift to be some- WHEN THE TIME COMES... thing special and mean something LET US HELP YOU special—there's nothing finer, nothing so sentimental, yet so practical as a beautiful gift from Loar's . . . On life's journey, always insist on FURNISH YOUR HOME the best of everything. J. LEE EVANS LOAR'S JEWELRY STORE FURNITURE STORE Complete Home Furnishers Official Baltimore and Ohio Watch Inspectors Since 1898 Compliments GODWIN SHAFFER of Furniture Appliances TYGART LAKE RESTAURANT Grafton Phone 1193 Maytag - Sales Service 103 Ask for .... HALL MOTOR FERGUSON MASSY-HARRIS IMPERIAL TRACTORS TRACTORS IMPLEMENTS COMBINES Ice Cream IMPLEMENTS and Phone: Clarksburg Victor 2-2611 Dairy Products 233 East Main Street Bridgeport, W. Va. SALES SERVICE FARM EQUIPMENT Compliments of The Store That Thrift Built CLARK SINCLAIR'S SHOE REPAIR PENNEY'S ALL TYPE SHOE REPAIRING Everything For The American Family Opposite Post Office Grafton, W. Va. Phone 1 26 Grafton, W. Va. Compliments of DE LANEY CARROLL LUMBER CO. FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Bridgeport, W. Va. Phone 1340 Lincoln St. Extension Blueville, Grafton 104 Compliments of STATE FARM MINARD'S SPAGHETTI INN INSURANCE COMPANIES Spaghetti Dinners LIFE - FIRE - AUTO also JOHN E. KIRKPATRICK, Agent Steak and Chicken Dinners Phone 2-9223 Phone 72 Grafton, W. Va. MASTER STUDIO The Friendly Store OF PHOTOGRAPHY WEST VA. FARM SUPPLY Intersection U. S. Routes 50-250 Pruntytown Grafton, W. Va. HARDWARE Commercial - Portraiture - Weddings PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL Cameras - Films and Supplies We take pleasure in making part of the SUPPLIES pictures in this annual. ELLEN JANE WISEMAN PHONE 15 101 BEECH ST. Owner For Quick Service . . . Call THE HORNOR-GAYLORD CO. GRAFTON CLEANERS Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone 97 You'll save at our cash and carry store Wholesale Grocers 236 W. Main Street 59th Year of Service 105 ROLLINS OPEN AIR MARKET Compliments of U. S. Route 50 Vi Mile East of City Limits Fruits and Vegetables For Canning A Specialty Phone 27611 Clarksburg, W. Va. GARDEN FRESH MARKETS Rt. 50 East Rt. 19 North Clarksburg, W. Va. Edgewood Addition Open 7 days a week: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. HAMRIC MOTOR CO. RIVERSIDE DRIVE GRAFTON, W. VA. Phone 1176 Congratulations, Seniors of 1955 May you have many successful years ahead Compliments of Compliments of BARTLETT'S MOTEL WILSON BAKING COMPANY U. S. Routes 50 and 250 107 R. D. WILSON-SONS CO. DEVERS QUALITY SHOP Wholesale Papers Headquarters for Children's Wrapping Papers, Printing Papers Cinderella Dresses School Supplies Distributors of Hammermill Bond 32 E. Main St. Grafton Live Better - Save A Lot - Switch To REDDY KILOWATT MASON BROTHERS c VyV ) C'O CONTRACTORS — COAL Route 2 (Pruntytown) REDDY KILOWATT The Electric Servant ® GRAFTON, W. VA. 2882-44,3 MONONGAHELA POWER CO. LANNAN'S AMOCO SERVICE MERRELLS, INC. Junction 50 250 111-113 S. Second St. Clarksburg, W. Va. Amoco Tires, Batteries Accessories Class Rings Announcements Road Service Washing Lubrication and Cards Phone 9690-J-2 Phone 3-0121 108 R. H. LAWSON Compliments of Authorized Agent Underwood Typewriters Underwood Adding Machines Desks, Chairs, Files 10-12 Arcade Building Clarksburg, W. Va. STAR SHOE SHOP MARINELLO LINGERIE AND BEAUTY SALON VIRGINIA HANIEITER, Owner Telephone 672 62 West Main Street GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA H. L. HEASTER ROYAL Typewriter Distributors Sales - Service - Rentals 11 Arcade Building Clarksburg, W. Va Dial 25861 Compliments of DR. JAMES V. FLANAGAN GALL'S The Variety Store' 231 Walnut Street Grafton, W. Va. more Families buy LENNOX WARM AIR HEATING BLANCHARD HEATING CO. P. O. Box 1826 Clarksburg, W. Va. 109 CERTIFIED LENNOX DEALER WELFARE FINANCE CORPORATION VICTOR J. LUCAS DAIRY Loans $10.00 - $300.00 Homogenized Grade A Milk 57 W. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. Phone 1378 W. B. Hawkins, Mgr. M , ) , 'SpV' i V rv Grafton, W. Va. Phone 2611 TOM'S ATLANTIC SERVICE LAYMAN'S AUTO PARTS 109-111 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. 6 Beech St. Phone 9673 Complete Automotive Parts Jobber Phone 63 Congratulations ZINN'S MUSIC SUPPLY Class of Records Olds Band Instruments '55 Philco - RCA Radio and Television FRANCIS L. WARDER 19 W. Main St. Phone 1267 BEVERLY SHOP SEVIER'S Ladies Ready to Wear Because you love nice clothes SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER 253 West Main St. Phone 285 Grafton, W. Va. 209-21 1 West Main St. Phone 9684 110 Grafton, W. Va. 209-21 1 West Main St. Phone 9684 PORTRAITS AND GROUP PICTURES USED IN THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY W. R. LOAR AND SON GRAFTON, W. VA. Kodaks Supplies Kodak Finishing Built to Serve You . . . Pictured above, Kurtz Bros, foctory 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. 111 Se unce. b Quotlt . dii nodimOK OUR COMPLETE SERVICE WILL SOLVE YOUR YEARBOOK PROBLEMS. Srufl lOmfa C4 THE CANTON ENGRAVINC ELECTROTYPE COMPANY 410 3RD. STREET S.E., CANTON, OHIO 112