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

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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

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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

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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