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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1957 volume:

3 Title Pages _______________________________________________ 2-3 Contents ........___________________________________ 4 Re-Echo Staff .............................................. 8 SPACE INSTRUCTORS ........................................... 9 Superintendents ______________________________________ 10 Board of Education _________________________________________ 11 Principal and Registrar______________________________________12 Faculty___________________________________________________13-16 Secretaries and Office Assistants........................ 17 Cooks, Bus Drivers, and Custodians___________________________18 SENIOR SPACEMEN__________________________________________________19 Senior Class Officers and History_________________________ 20 Seniors ________________________ ................ 21-34 Who’s Who ........................................_ 35 Autographs ...................................... 36-37 Honor Students ..................................... 38-39 Things We’ll M iss and Just Imagine................... 40 Junior-Senior Prom (1956)____________________________________41 Senior Class Will_______________________________________ 42-43 Personalities____________________________________________44-45 Senior Snapshots_____________________________________________46 UNDERSPACEMEN .................................................. 47 Juniors ............................................. 48-52 Sophomores________________________________________1______ 53-55 SPACE ACTIVITIES ........................................... 59 Extracurricular ...... .-_______________________________ 60-80 March of Events----------------------------------------------81 Grafton’s Centennial _____________________________________ 82 SPACE SPORTS _________________________________________________ 83 Homecoming ______________________________________________ 84-85 Cheerleaders ............................................ 86 Championship Football ............................... 87-92 Basketball________________________________________________93-95 Sport Schedules ......................................... 96 Track .................................................... 97 Sport Organizations ............................... 98-99 Interclass Touraments ................................ 100 ADVERTISEMENTS ............................................ 101-116 4 'P tecvoncC “How memory cuts away the years: Jean Starr Untermeyer In the future, as we look hack at the many treasured memories that we shared with our classmates, we will always remember our wonderful experiences both happy and sometimes a little sad. Each time we faced our trials, which we thought were so important to us at the time. In publishing this, our 1957 Re-Echo, we hope to recapture these most wonderful memories. 5 {fazfaxt SetUon, Sc6o £ s4C uz Tftat i 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. 6 First row: Carol Keener (layout), Joe Getz (subscription manager), Judy Kingler (editor), Kay Jaco (editor-in-chief), Sally Thayer (business manager), Tom Goff (organization manager), John Bartlett (advertising manager). Second row: Patty Drennan (typist), Ralph Swann (assistant photo and mounting). Chuck Bolyard (mounting) Roger Harrison (assistant advertising manager), Barbara Corum (artist and mounting), Richard Ware (photo and mounting), Adalene Ellers (literary editor), Mr. Beeghley (sponsor). Third row: Mary Jane Veltri (typist), Deloris Moran (assistant artist and mounting), Carolyn McEldowney (literary editor), Elizabeth Grow (literary editor). Jane Dunham (literary editor). Betty Lambert (assistant subscription manager), Nancy Lord (literary editor), Raymonda Frey (literary editor), Jackie Westfall (literary editor). 8 Sufr u tte uU U Mr. Paul Bartlett is a native of Taylor County. He is a graduate of Simpson High School, attended Glenville State College, Aid-erson Broaddus College, and received his bachelor of arts degree from Fairmont State College. He holds the master of arts degree from West Virginia University and an elementary principal’s certificate, valid for life. He began his teaching in a one room school in the country. For the past fifteen and one half years, Mr. Bartlett has been on the staff of the Industrial School, eleven years of which time he has been serving in the post of education director. Sufieni tte uCe U Mr. Ronald Knotts has served eight years as Assistant Superintendent of School of Taylor County. He received his A.B. degree and his master’s degree from West Virginia University. He taught for one year at Bartlett School in Taylor County and Pruntytown Elementary School for a total of nineteen years. He states that his career as a teacher has been profitable to him and that he enjoys working among students. As an active community worker, Mr. Knotts is a member of the Grafton Kiwanis Club and sings in the Grafton community chorus. 10 ?k ffrfineccatcoK MR. K. VIRGIL ROHRBOUGH We, the senior class of 1957, wish to convey our most sincere appreciation to Mr. R. Virgil Rohrbough for the many years of fine service which he devoted to the educational program of Taylor County. Mr. Rohrbough obtained his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College and A.M. degree from West Virginia Lniversity. After acquiring his education he taught in Lewis County for three years. Then he moved to the position as principal of the First Ward School in Grafton. From 1935 until 1942, Mr. Rohrhough served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. He was appointed Superintendent in 1949 and has served in this position until 1956 when he was elected State Superintendent of West Virginia Schools. He is a member of the West Virginia Education Association, the National Education Association, and the American Association of School Administrators. He also has been an active and able participant in many community affairs. Taylor County was indeed fortunate in having such an experienced and valuable man in the county school system. £c(uc ztio t The Board of Education of Taylor County is composed of five members elected by a vote of the people for a term of six years on a non-partisan ballot. The Board determines all policies of education in this county and appoints a superintendent as administrative officer. 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 budget 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 is fifteen dollars per meeting. This is small in comparison to the amount of work and time given in valuable county service. Left to right: John Jenkins, Clarence Kinsey, Chester Blue, C. W. T. Lockhard, Kenneth Godwin, Paul Bartlett. II ‘P'UKCCfial MR. ROY W. WALTER Principal of Grafton High School for two years . . . is well known for his pleasing manners . . . native of Grafton . . . began his teaching career at Tunnelton High School . . . attended Fairmont State College and received his A.B. Degree and later went to West Virginia University to obtain his Masters Degree. 32° Mason, member of Shrine Osric Temple . . . interested in fishing . . . favorite sports: football and basketball . . . Likes the qualities of loyalty and initiative in a person . . . dislikes people with insubordinate attitudes toward favorable educational practices. Favorite foods: steak and mashed potatoes with gravy. MR. ROBERT W. CLAYTON A well known figure in the halls of Grafton High School . . . began teaching in 1922 at Buckhannon and has taught in Grafton High since 1934. Attended West Virginia Wesleyan College to receive his A.B.. and did graduate work at Columbia. Duke, and West Virginia University . . . Was principal of a Preston County school and West Side School in Taylor County before coming to Grafton High as an American History teacher; later he became the registrar . .. Likes to learn about human nature . . . prefers people with good dispositions and proper consideration for others . . . hates to waste time . . . favorite food is roast turkey. He is a member of the state and local educational association and a member of the American 1-egion of Taylor County. 12 'faculty RUTH BATTEN. A.B.. A M. Miss Batten is now teaching the second generation . . . likes ice cream . . . enjoys directing plays and interested in music . . . teaches Bible and English . . . coaches the Junior, Senior and Thespian plays . . . sponsors the Dramatic Club and the Thespians. CHARLES CATHER. A.B.. B.S..M.A. Industrial arts instructor . . . likes ice cream and dislikes pickled hogs feet . . . hobby is metal enameling . . . likes for students to act likes ladies and gentlemen . . . taught at C.H.S. for twelve years . . . sponsor Rifle and Craft Club. HOBART BEECHLEY, A.B.. A M. Famous for his sayings . . . loves to hike . . . enjoys public speaking and books . . . likes a good attitude in a student . . . dislikes laziness and indifference in a student . . . sponsors the Debating Club and advisor of the R Echo Staff. MAUDE BURDETT. B.S. Substituting for Mrs. Bord and every bit as popular . . . her pet peeve is raving boys and girls . . . easy going manner . . . dislikes too much, talk and no work . . . enjoys music very much . . . sponsors the C.A.A.. Future Nurses, fugs and Cheerleaders. MAURICE BUCK. A.B. “A new face” . . . Favorite food is steak and salad Italian style . . . likes for a student to be interested in learning . . . hobby is hunting and fishing . . . taught at C.H.S. one year. BARBARA CATHER. A.B.. M.A. “Le francais et latin professeur” . . . lo es to travel (she has been out in the world . . . hobby is flower gardening . . . enjoys music and food . . . sponsors the National Honor Society. 13 '? zccdtcf HAZEL COLE. A.B. “Praying for the day when all sophomores will pass biology . . . Her favorite hohbv is traveling . . . Admires friendliness in students; but dislikes loafing, excuses, and discourtesy . . . Has taugbt 15 years at G.H.S. . . . Sponsors Religious Club and Co-sponsor of Future Homemakers of America. SHERMAN HASELDEN, B.S.. A M Pet peeve: typing 11. office practice, and students not putting away materials after using them . . . likes promptness and dependability in students . . . dislikes absences and an indifferent attitude toward school work . . . taught at G.H.S. for 22 years .. . sponsors G.H.S. Commercial Club. NELLIE COOK. A.B.. A M. “Short but sweet ’ . . . teaches home economics . . . her hobby is crafts . . . she dislikes laziness in a student . . . taught at Grafton High School for 20 years . . . Sponsors Future Homemakers of America and Co-Sponsor of Religious Club. LYNN FAULKNER. B.S., E.E.. A.M. A “friendly hello to those who enter his class . . . Likes potatoes (any style) . . . dislikes a student who won’t try . . . pet peeve is school interruptions . . . enjoys experimenting with radio and television . . . sponsors the Radio Club. WILMA EVANS, A.B., M A. Likes being 45 years old . . . enjoys eating everything that is fattening . . . Pet peeve is people who a k. “How are you?” and are not interested in listening to the answer . . . Likes the R.M.A. (right mental attitude) in a student . . . Sponsors the Student Council. A.T.C., and Library Club. JOSEPH HENRY, B.A.. M.A. G.H.S. Band director . . . likes band students who are on the ball . . . dislikes “skippers” . . . enjoys good food and playing bridge . . . ambition is to have the greatest band in the world!!! MILDRED HADDOX, A.B. Teaches Sophomore English . . . seen back-stage the night of the play . . . favorite food is mashVd potatoes . . . dislikes students who continue to chew gum during her classes . . . taught at G.H.S. for 13 years . . . sponsors Future Teachers Club. 14 GLADYS M. HICKMAN, A.B. “Chewing gum and typewriters don’t mix” . . . she likes friendliness and courtesy in a student . . . very interested in athletics especially our State Championship team . . . sponsors Junior Commercial Club. HORTENSE MUMFORD, M.A. A very neat dresser . . . likes to play the piano ... a friend to all Freshmen . . . dislikes boisterous students and those who lack dependability . . . has taught at G.H.S. for three years . . . sponsors Citizenship Club. F. A. JULIAN, B.S. Teaches combination welding, theory, and practice . . . enjoys sports such as football, baseball, and basketball . . . dislikes traveling . . . attended Delaware University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, and Marshall College. CHARLES F. KELLY. B.S. Always has something nice to say to everyone . . . teaches machine shop . . . enjoys music and outdoor sports . . . likes metal craft and home craft as hobbies . . . very rarely seen in the halls of G.H.S. NAOMI LAWSON. A.B., M.A. Teaches music at Junior and Senior High Schools . . . hobby is records and reading . . . loves chicken chow mein . . . likes cooperation and enthusiasm in a student . . . taught five years at G.H.S. . . . sponsors Y-Teens and Music Clubs. RANDALL H. McKINNEY, B.S.E.. M.A. “By the way” . . . teaches Economics, Sociology . . . coach of our State Championship Team . . . Pet peeve is officials . . . dislikes interruptions during class period . . . taught at G.H.S. for 26 years . . . sponsor of Lettermen’s Club. NEIL LUTZ, B.S. Teaches general arithmetic and science . . . hobbies are leather craft and collecting coins . . . attended D E College and West Virginia University . . . sponsors the Archery Club. 15 0? cu£tcf, ELM A ROBINSON. A.B. Likes prime ribs of beef (well clone, please) . . . Likes humor and the world in general when the sun shines . . . Her hohhv is Little League Baseball . . . Sponsor of Charles Dickens Club. FESTUS WAGGONER. M S. Teaches Vo-Ag . . . Seldom seen in the halls of G.H.S. . . . Loves to travel . . . Pet peeve is poor service in places of business . . . Likes honesty and ambition in a student . . . Sponsor of Future Farmers of America. VIRGINIA E. YOST, A.B. Dislikes lack of preparation in a student . . . Likes outdoor cooking and nature . . . Her favorite hobby is flower gardening . . . Her pet peeve is alarm clocks . . . Taught at G.H.S. for 15 years . . . She is sponsor of the Garden Club. A. V: YOHO, A.B., A M. “Relaxes on Fridays” ... pet peeve is people who enter his flower garden . . . dislikes students who avoid Fridays . . . teaches Math. Math, and Math!!! Has taught at G.H.S. for 26 years. 16 MILDRED SINSEL. M.A. “Having the time of my life” . . . Likes steak, reading, and students who cooperate . . . Dislikes students who go around with a chip on their shoulder . . . Has taught 15 years at G.H.S. LAWRENCE SPADAFORE. A.B.. M.S. “Speedy” ... A friend to all students . . . Likes chicken, athletics, and friendly students . . . Dislikes bullies ... He has taught at G.H.S. for eight years. ELLEN JANE WISEMAN The “voice ’ always heard during homeroom . . . has served as school and financial secretary for thirteen years . . . fulfills her duties efficiently. Miss Wiseman is a graduate of New York Institute of Photography in 1954. She is a member of the Grafton Business Girls Club, Universal News Photographers Association, and West Virginia Professional Photographers Association. NANCY BOLYARD Has served as assistant secretary for two years . . . has a pleasing way with the students . . . enjoys swimming and dancing. Miss Bolyard is a member of the Grafton Business Girls Club and the Hec Alums. O cce The office assistants are students selected by the school secretary. They are under the direction of Miss Wiseman, Miss Bolyard, Mr. Clayton, and Mr. Walter. These students run errands, answer the phone calls, type, collect absence slips, and perform various jobs that need to be done to keep the office running smoothly. Bottom row, left to right: Elizabeth Grow. Helen Haller. Sally Thayer, Frances Fast, Elaine W'hitescarver. Second row: Miss Bolyard, Josephine Bevilock, Carol Romine, Judy Ringler, Martha Henderson. Mary Hinkins, Linda Snyder, Maxine Sinsel, Richard Isner, Miss Wiseman. Top row: Ruth Hines, Judy Gray, Sandra Jacobs. Jackie Westfall. Mary Jane Veltri, Linda Bolyard, Mary Jane Armstrong, Carolyn McCartney, Toni Strader, Carl DeMoss. The noon hour bell may mean dismissal for lunch to the students but for our cooks it’s the beginning of a mad rush to the cafeteria where hot, tasty, appetizing food is prepared for the student body. We. the 1957 graduating class, will never forget the smiling faces of our cooks as they so ably do their work. All of us are proud of our cooks. Left to right: Mrs. Lena Grob. Mrs. Blanche Stutler. and Mrs. Dorothy McWilliams. The first to arrive in the morning and the last to go home at night are the custodians of Grafton High School. It is they who keep our building warm during the winter months, cut the grass in the summer, and clean all year. They are known by all the students at G.H.S. for their friendliness. We wish to thank these people for helping to make Grafton High a comfortable place in which to live and learn. Mr. Richard Ford, and Mrs. Nettie Smith. (Unphotographed) Mr. Tom McWilliams, and Mr. James Isner. SW 'D'Uvwl Through all kinds of weather our bus drivers hold a very responsible job. They see that students safely get to school in the morning and back home again in the evening. However difficult their job may be, they have always done it very efficiently. All the students realize what a major part they play in our everyday school life. Left to right: Earl Junker, Roy Vandergrift, Roy Nose, Douglas McDonald, Howard Dillon. Kenny Posier. Edward Whitescarver. Gorden Dillon. 18 Otfccvui Left lo right: GEORGE HERSHMAN, President ELIZABETH GROW. Secretary JAMES FREDERICK KNOTTS. Treasurer JOHN SCRAGG. Pice President s4ctvi6 l Miss Batten, Mr. Faulkner. Mr. Haselden, Mr. McKinney. After three years of waiting, hoping, and dreaming, we finally made it. SENIORS AT LAST! We will always have memories, both happy and sad, of the years we spent in Grafton High; but most of all these memories of friends who have shared these years with us. In September, 1953, we entered the halls of G.H.S. as the first class initiated in assembly. After wearing red bows and suspenders as part of our initiation, we elected the following class officers: president, George Hershman; vice president, J. Fred Knotts; secretary, Nancy Lord; treasurer, Jeannie Crouser Roy. Little was heard from us as sophomores as we were looking forward to being upperclassmen. Our officers were: president, Tom Goff; vice president, Nancy Lord; secretary, Jackie Westfall; Treasurer, Kent Harman. In our junior year we elected these officers: president, Tom Goff; vice president. Bill Harman; secretary, Nancy Lord and treasurer, George Hershman, who carried us through the year with flying colors. We topped all previous classes in our magazine campaign and our record still stands. This money was used for our Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. We presented “Seventeen” for our junior class play, directed by Miss Ruth Batten, with a fine cast. We are very proud of the undefeated football team, which captured the State AA Championship and the Big Ten Conference Title. The seniors on the team are John Custer, George Hershman, Robert Jones, J. Fred Knotts, James Michel, Randall Murphy, Jack Newhouse, David Posey, and John Scragg. Our officers this year are president, George Hershman; vice president, John Scragg; secretary, Elizabeth Grow; and treasurer, J. Fred Knotts. Our dramatic talent was well displayed in the senior play, directed by Miss Ruth Batten. We have had a wonderful time together these four years. No matter where we go or what we do, the memory of our Alma Mater will always be warm in our hearts. 20 MARY JANE ARMSTRONG Quiet, but ambitious . . . plans to attend WVII and study Home Ec . . . Abhors waiting on the bus and tests . . . Likes sewing, football games, ramps, and square dancing. Hopes someday to lead the New York Symphony . . . Favorite expression, “Is that so.” FHA 2; ATC 3, 4; Library Assistant 3; FTA Officer. JOHN BRAXTON BARTLETT On the job he’s like an old jalopy—“tireless “ . . . Likes football games and working with amateur radio . . . Would like to be a Mortician. His favorite food is spaghetti. Student Council; Stage Crew; Thespians; A Cappella Choir. MURRAY BROOKS BARTLETT Wishes there was an easier way of beginning the day other than getting up . . . Likes Friday evenings a lot . . . Dislikes Monday mornings . . . Could spend all his time hunting and fishing . . . Would like to be a machinist. DELBERT DALE BOYLES Loves to square dance . . . favorite dish, spaghetti . . . Likes girls and rock and roll music . . . Dislikes nosey people and homework. Nickname, “Sonny.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPHINE BEVILOCK Nickname “Babe” . . . likes Friday evenings and four o’clock . . . Could do without those walks to school on cold mornings. Plans to become a secretary . . . Favorite expression, “There you go!” Y-Teens; Dramatic Club; Social Etiquette; Commercial Club. RONALD LEWIS COLE All his friends call him “Bucket” . . . Hopes to sail around the world in a teacup ... Is interested in all sports ... Has a great appetite for French fries . . . Ronnie hopes to become avnachinist . . . His favorite expression is, “Sugarpops.” Football 1; Basketball 2; Craft Club; Rifle Club; Debating Club, Radio Club. CHARLES KENNETH BOLYARD Better known as “Chuck” . . . Has a mischievous twinkle in his eye . . . Likes girls, girls, and more girls . . . Favorite food, ham . . . Would like to be a second James Dean. Radio Club; A Cappella Choir; Re-Echo Staff; Junior Play. 21 ■ LARRY LEE COOPER Shy, reserved disposition . . . Wants to be a mechanical engineer . . . Favorite dish. Chicken . . . Likes football and basketball . . . Dislikes spinach and work . . . Hobby, model railroading . . . Favorite saying, “Ye Gads.” Radio Club 3. SHIRLEY JEAN CURRY Deepest desire to get married and live happily ever after . . . Likes cooking and dancing . . . Dislikes people who show off . . . Favorite expression, Oh Brother” Craft Club 1; Y-Teens 1. BARBARA JO ANN CORUM Grafton High's Rembrant” . . . Dearly loves peaches with whipped cream . . . Likes males, new clothes, and big cars . . . Dislikes nibby people . . . Wants to become an executive secretary, and sit on her boss' lap. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3; Future Nurses 1, 2; ATC 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. JOHN CHARLES CUSTER Favorite hobby is working on his car . . . Likes football and basketball. Enjoys steak Is looking forward to the day when he will graduate. ROBERT WILLIAM DAVIS Man of few words . . . Is planning a carrer in the Army . . . Spends his space time playing the guitar . . . Enjoys lunch hour, first period, French class, and Freshmen girls ... His favorite food is banana cream pie. Radio Club 4; Commercial Club. CARL EDWARD DEMOSS Quiet and unassuming . . . One of the few lucky boys who works in the office. Wants to be an electronic engineer . . . Shy with the girls . . . Very willing to assume responsibility. Radio Club 1, 3. PATRICIA ANN DRENNAN Would just love to brush Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes ... is very fond of spaghetti . . . Likes good movies and four o'clock bells . . . dislikes getting up in morning, homework, and Monday mornings . . . Favorite expression, 7 thought I'd split” Commercial Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Y-Teens 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; Re-Echo. CLARA VIRGINIA DODGE Quiet and studious . . . wants to become a typist or secretary. Her hobby is playing the piano . . . Likes shorthand, typing; and reading . . . simply hates cold weather. Very active in the Band 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLOTTE JANE DUNHAM Looking forward to going to beautician school . . . Abhors being called Charlotte . . . Enjoys strawberry shortcake and Saturday night dates ... Is always heard saying, Oh! Buddy” . . . Dislikes Monday mornings and fourth period lunch hour. Re-Echo; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Y-Teens 1; Junior Commercial Club. 22 ADALENE ELLERS Hants to marry a milionaire and travel around the world . . . Likes to swim, eat, sleep, and watch TV .. . Favorite foods are hamburgers and cokes; dislikes getting feet dirty and marching on the football field. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo 4; National Thespians 4. BOBBY JOE GETZ He’d stop St. Veter s roll call to ask a question . . . Known to everyone as Joe . . . Flans to enter the field of engineering . . . Has a dislike for Rock and Roll music . . . Likes to eat, especially seafood. Band , 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; National Thespians; Future Teachers 4; Re-Echo Staff. FRANCES FAST Would like to become an elementary teacher . . . Her hobby is driving . . . she likes her Chrysler and preety clothes . . . abhors rainy football games . . . Would someday like to own Chrysler Corporation ... Her favorite expression is, “ thought lfd flip.” Band 1, 2, 3 . 4; Office Assistant. THOMAS WARNE GOFF Nickname “Gauis” . . . Favorite food, peanut butter and tomato sandwiches . . . Likes shiny cars and a certain brunette . . . Dislikes boring assemblies . . . Favorite expression, ‘7 give up!” Wants to be an engineer. Class Officer 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Re-Echo Staff; Letterman's Club 2, 3. MARGARET ANN FREY Talks a mile a minute—every minute . . . Known by all as “Margie” . . . Would love to become an actress . . . likes good music and good jokes . . . Hopes someday to be an academy award winner . . . Where there is a good movie there is Margie. Choir 4; Dramatic Club 3; Music Club 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 4. EARNEST QUENTIN GOUGH Known to all as Ernie . . . Plans a career in the navy . . . rather quiet . . . mischief in his eyes . . . likes girls and his favorite food is peas . . . Enjoys fishing and hunting. FFA 2, 3, 4. RAYMONDA LEE FREY Fond of dancing, swimming, and skating . . . ambition is to raise lots of little Holts . . . Likes staying up late and new clothes (Who doesn’t?) . . . dislikes getting up early and the tardy bell. A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Book Club 3; Dramatic Club 3. JUDITH ANN GRAY “Dig that, would ya!” Likes air force boys, and Tuesdays when the football team got in free at the Manos... Dislikes people who ask where she got her freckles . . . Favorite food, spaghetti . . . Would like to be a secretary. FHA; Freshman Social Etiquette; Commercial Club; Dramatic Club. SABINA SUE GABBERT Mischievous as they come . . . Known to her friends as “Snue” ... Her hobby is collecting dolls!!! . . . Likes men, money, and Saturday night dates . . . dislikes disrespectful underclassmen and pessimists. Band 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Future Teachers 4; A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4. 23 ELIZABETH ANNETTE GROW Bright brown eyes and a smile for everyone . . . better known as “Liz” . . . Likes a first string center on the football team . . . Her favorite foods are hamburgers, cakes, and fried chicken . . . Hopes someday to become a nurse or raise little Hershmans. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 1, 2, 3, 4; Jugs 3, 4; Re-Echo Staff; Homecoming Princess 4; Class Officer 4. CHARLES KENT HARMAN Doesn't let lessons affect his alert brain . . . a likeable personality . . . Plans to become a music director . . . dislikes short lunch hours, serious girls, and riding the school bus to school . . . Always saying, “ dig you the most man ' Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2; Dramatic Club 3. HELEN JUSTINE HALLER Would like to have coached the 56 Champion Football Team of CHS . . . Likes to collect photographs and 1954 Fords . . . Loves Italian spaghetti and pickles . . . dislikes second period science and rice. Commercial Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Office Assistant 4; Debating Club 4; Music Club. WILLIAM JAMES HARMAN Better known as Heels” . . . likes weekends and good food (especially friend chicken) . . . dislikes short lunch hours . . . wants to be an engineer. Student body President; National Honor Society 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3. ROGER ALLEN HARRISON “Rog” would like to be another Tony Curtis . . . likes dancing, girls, basketball, girls, music, girls, (in other words he likes girls) . . . favorite foods are pepperoni, steak, and mashed potatoes. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club; Orchestra; Hi-Y 3, 4; Basketball 1. JOYCE MARIE HENDERSON Friendly in a quiet sort of way . . . Would like to be the first woman on Mars ... Has a special like for James Dean and Fridays . . . Dislikes people who jump up in the lunch line. Tri-HiY; Garden Club; Social Etiquette Club. LYLA RUTH HINES Always has a neat appearance . . . Likes out of town boys and square dancing . . . favorite food is fried chicken . . . Would like to be a telephone operator. Social Etiquette 1; Junior Garden Club; Religious Club; Mixed Chorus; Tri-Hi-Y. GEORGE RAY HERSHMAN Likes Liz ( naturally )t football, and anything edible . . . dislikes history, and running laps in football practice . . . Would like to be another Elvis Presley . . . Favorite expression, “You ain't showing me much.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Letterman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 3, 4. RICHARD LEE HYSON Looking forward to joining the Air Force . . . dry sense of humor . . . Likes Marilyn Monroe . . . Detests seventh period and nine o'clock bell . . . His favorite food are rattlesnake and crawcrabs. Football 1; Coin Club; Radio Club. 24 CHARLES RICHARD ISNER JR. Nothing bothers him . . . hopes to become a car mechanic . . . known to all as “Rich. . . . Likes good foody nice girls, blue cars and lunch hours . . . abhors short lunch hours, homework and people that dont talk . . . “Rich says he is going to become a General in the army. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Coin Club 1; Hi-Y; Commercial Club. EDWARD WILLIAM JOHNSON Really travels in that two-tone green Plymouth . . . Better known as “Eddie . . . loves dancing and all kinds of women . . . Has a special desire for mashed potatoes and tender steak . . . dislikes conceited people. Debating Club, Hi-Y Club. RUSSELL ARNOLD ISNER A friend in need to the football team . . . has a pleasant nature . . . likes maps, food, and short class periods . . , Dislikes homework . . . If ants to be a business man. Hi-Y; Radio Club; Football Manager. ROBERT WAYMAN JONES One of our athletics . . . well liked by all . . . His aim in life is to be able to help others . . . Could do without those trips to Weston . . . Likes chili and playing the pinball machine. Football; Basketball; Letterman’s Club. CATHERINE VIRGINIA JACO Has a liking for sea foam green cars . . . Better known as “Kay . . . wishes to become medical technologist . . . hobby is watching television . . . Likes Tom, pretty clothes and her friends in GHS . . . dislikes dishonest people. Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief of Re-Echo; Homecoming Princess 1; Band 2, 3, Head Majorette 4. JOHN JARDINE Can be seen most of the time driving that pretty car . . . Widely known as the neatest writer in school . . has a quiet and pleasant personality . . . Plans to join the Air Force. Craft Club, Radio Club. PAULA JUNE KLEPFEL Is waiting to have the companion ring added to her diamond . . . Has the desire to become a housewife and raise little “Shings” . . . Likes to eat stuffed peppers and go horseback riding . . . Dislikes make up work. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 3; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1; A Cappella Choir 4. DOROTHY JOHNSON “Known to her iriends as “Dot ... ITould like to become a beautician . . . enjoys dancing and skating . . . Would like to take a slow boat to China with Rock Hudson . . . Likes Ec, Geography and Mr. Buck's jolly laugh. A Cappella Choir; Tri-Hi-Y; Debating Club; Future Homemakers. CAROL KEENER Full of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . Likes shorten periods and noon hour . . . Ambition is to sell Dodge cars again . . . Could live on peanut butter sandwiches, dill pickles and bananas . . . “Sews like a pro. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 1, 2, 3, 4; Jugs 3, 4; Homecoming Queen; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo Staff. 25 MARY ANN KNIGHT Is known to some of her classmates as Liz . . . Her ambition is to become a nurse . . . She enjoys eating spaghetti and also chicken . . . Likes that certain guy in the navy . . . Dislikes nosey people. Future Nurses 1� 3, 4; Jugs. CHARLOTTE ANN KNOTTS Rather quiet but friendly . . . H ants to join the women Marines . . . enjoys listening to popular records and eating spaghetti and meat balls . . . Abhors cracking chewing gum . . . likes to take long hikes—wonder where to?. Social Ettiquette 1; Garden Club 2; Commercial Club 3. 4; Religious Club 3. RETA KATHRYN KNIGHT Quiet and unassuming . . . known for her quiet graciousness . . . Aim in life is to become a telephone operator . . . enjoys sleeping in on winter mornings . . . Likes to eat cake while watching television or reading . . . Works hard at the football and basketball games lor the ATC 3, 4. JAMES FREDERICK KNOTTS Everyone calls him J. Fred . . . likes girls, eating and good looking cars . . . aim in life is to teach people to water ski on the banks of the Tygart Lake ... If you cant find him, go to Starford’s Gulf Station, he's usually there . . . His favorite expression is “For the life of your car, go Gulf.9 Football 1, 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Basketball 1; Debating Club 3. WALTER WILLIS KNOTTS Enjoys swimming . . . would like to become a clerk . . . his hobbies are sports and hunting could do without doing homework . . . Just chicken and graham crackers. Radio Club 1; Club 1; Debating Club. store loves Craft BETTY ANN LAMBERT Hopes to became a teacher and church organist . . . likes all her teachers and a 1956 Plymouth . . . dislikes first period study hall and fourth period lunch . . . Her favorite foods are steak and french fries . . . Someday would like to be able to sing like Rise Stevens. A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; ATC 3, 4; Future Teachers 3, 4; Junior Class Play. DARL ROBERT LAULIS H ants to be an inventor of a car that runs without gas . . . Likes playing pool, cars, and girls . . . dislikes school . . . Copied Mr. McKinney's expression, “By the way. Debating Club; Radio Club; Glee Club. DALE WILLIAM LAULIS Hates the process of getting up and coming to school . . . H ants to0 be a millionaire and have a Cadillac for every day in the week . . . His aim in life is to get married and have a “big family' . . . Dislikes cars that wont start. Radio Club; Debating Club; A Cappella Choir. NANCY JANE LORD Plans to attend WVU ... is very fond of Mike, her gang and people with a friendly disposition . . . she dislikes homework and jealous people ... is a great lover of chili con carni . . . Usually heard saying “good land. ' National Thespians 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4 (Drum Majorette); National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Re-Echo Staff; Homecoming Princess. DAVID LOUGH One of our quiet boys around school . . . likes the 4:05 bell . . . Dislikes seventh period speech class . . . Would like to become a machinist. Debating Club. PAUL FREDRICK MALONE Friends call him “Butch” . . . His pride and joy is his lavendar cadi lac . . . likes girls, swimming and the prom . . . would like to be a Pharmacist. Basketball; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Craft Club; Hi-Y; Book Club; Thespians. JAMES EARL LUCAS Better known as “Jim” . . . Would like to join the navy and see the world . . . Likes girls and any kind of food . . . Ambition is to learn to “Bop” . . . Hobby is hunting DEER??? CAROL ANN ROMINE MAHAFFEY Never put off enjoyment, there's no time like the present . . . Likes to dabble in oil painting . . . despises being called by her last name and doesn't particularly care for exams. Y-Teens; Future Nurses 1, 2, 3, 4; ATC 4; Office Assistant 4. I JAMES EDWARD MICHEL Everybody calls him “Mike” . . . Dangerous when mad . . . believes in taking life easy . . . Likes Nancy, football and food . . . dislikes giving speeches, reports and getting up in the morning . . . Would like to be an engineer . . . Snappy crew cut. Letterman’s Club 3. 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2. 3, 4. PAUL HAROLD MOOREHEAD Quiet and studious . . . liked by all who know him . . . Likes any kind of food and also sports . . . can get along without girls very nicely . . would like to be a termite examinator . . . Ambition is to make a career of the Air Force. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Letterman’s Club. DELORIS ALVITA MORAN A sparkling personality wins many friends for Del oris . . . still has a liking for last year's lunch hour, which she spent with Paul . . . Plans to raise lots of little Taylors . . . She dislikes study halls and stuck up people. GAA 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 3; Art 3, 4. 27 KILA BYERLY MOHAN A little Mrs. . . . everybody likes her . . . very fond of her husband Bill . . . Her hobby is art . . . just loves pizza pie . . . Often heard saying, “That's Life. Dramatic Club 3; Future Nurses; Y-Teens; Mixed Chorus; Vocal 2. eva jo McDonald Great gobs of goose grease . . . Would like to own a race horse . . . Likes horses, and popular songs . . . Dislikes other people’s opinions . . . Would like to be a registered nurse. Future Nurses 1, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2; A Cappella Choir 3, 4. GRACE LOUISE MOSSER One of our Senior Cheerleaders . . . very nice to know . . . Likes people with a smile and a certain boy with a crew-cut . . . She wants to be a Knight time lover . . . Plans to become a telephone operator. Y-Teens 1, 2, 4; Music 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Choir; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. CAROLYN RUTH McELDOWNEY Talks a mile a minute every minute . . . plans to become a registered nurse and. in her spare time, swim the Pacific Ocean ... Do you think she’ll make it? . . . likes to play the piano and eat chicken . . . dislikes Monday mornings and riding a school bus. Band 2. 3, 4; Future Nurses 1; Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Re-Echo. MARGARET ANNE MOUSER Better known as “Marg . . . favorite expression, True! You don’t say.’’ . . . Desires to become a nurse and ispires to join the police force . . . Could live without nosey people and dislikes being told no when she wants the car. Future Nurses 1; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Commercial Club 2; Y-Teens 1. RANDALL MURPHY good looks were contagious, he’d get quarantined . . . Everyone calls him Murph . . . Likes Cheerleaders, sports, and reading . . . Enjoys eating spinach . . . Can’t stand bleached-blond hair. Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3. 4; Radio Club; Sudent Council 1. LONETTA GRACE McWILLIAMS Lots of fun to be with . . . dislikes homework and tests . . . her desire is 'to become a telephone operator . . . doesn't like unfriendly people. Y-Teens 1; Religious Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 4. WALTER JEFFERSON NEWHOUSE Nickname “Jack . . . Freeze Dad! . . . Likes rtck and roll music, sports, and peanut butter and egg sandwiches . . . One of GHS's neatest dressers. Radio Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track; Student Council 4. DORA JEAN NESTOR Her friends know her as Jean . . . likes Mr. Buck's study hall, fords, and a certain boy with black curly hair . . . If ants to become an Airline Stewardess . . . Often heard saying, “For the heck of it. Religious Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. DAVID J. POE As Dave says, “Enjoy yourself it's later than you think . . . Plans to enroll in college after graduation . . . Main ambition is to stay single . . . dislikes lazy people and hard work . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing . . . Favorite food is cherry pie. DOROTHY LEE POLING Girl of few words . . . Nickname Dot . . . enjoys reading . . . Dislikes two-timing boys, economics and history . . . likes potato salad. Fords, movies and music ... Is always saying, Is that so . . . Thinks she'd like to marry some certain boy. Social Etiquette. FRANKLIN DALE NESTOR Likes building and experimenting with radios . . . has a special desire for pizza pie . . . Dislikes coffee, girls with red hair and giving reports. Radio Club; Book Club; Coin Club. OPLE RITH NESTOR Another Elvis Presley fan . . . likes chocolate cake and ice cream . . . Wishes to become a good housewife . . . Nickname Jake. Religious Club 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3. DAVID KEITH POSEY Likes his girls to come from Philippi . . . Would like to sail around the world in a washtub . . . special interests are girls, and sleeping . . . Known to his friends as Dave . . . “What's that you're trying to say? . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman’s Club 3, 4. RONALD DALE NESTOR Quiet and shy . . . Would like to be a machinest . . . Hobby is sports of all kinds . . . Likes machine shop and welding . . . dislikes unfriendly people . . . Nickname is Ronnie. 29 MARIAN VIRGINIA PRATT Shy, reserved . . . short and sweet . . . Plans to become a nurse . . . Enjoys playing the piano and reading . . . often heard saying “Well, bless old Bess . . . Likes shortened periods and assemblies. Future Nurses 3,4; Y-Teens. LOUIS RIFFLE Energy to spare . . . nickname Louie . . . Likes lemon pie, assemblies, and sports . . . dislikes short lunch hours . . . Hobby is girls . . . (What boy s isn't). FFA 1. 2. 3, 4; Radio Club. CAROL SUE PRESTON Do you suppose she'll ever catch a deer, (dear)? Hopes to become a nurse and sometime in her life would like to raise little “nuts' . . . dislikes hot dogs and homework . . . Admires boys, clothes, and sports, especially football. Future Nurses 1; Y'-Teens 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 4; Homecoming Princess 3. JUDITH ANNE RINGLER Everybody calls her “Judy . . . Just loves receiving mail from U VU. . . . Likes her gang . . . dislikes trailer trucks and loud boys ... Is always saying, “For crying in a bucket. Student Council 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; ATC Manager; Homecoming Princess 4; Re-Echo, Editor. PAUL EDWARD RINKO Man of many inches . . . every inch a man . . . Would like to be a truck driver and weigh 300 pounds. Likes anything out of a can . . . dislikes short lunch hours, study halls and dull Saturday nights. FFA. HAZEL ELIZABETH ROBISON Rather quiet till you know her . . . enjoys receiving letters from Jim, dancing and music . . . plans to have a small house full of kids . . . likes hot dogs and spaghetti . . . Great collection of pictures. Y-Teens 1; Craft Club; ATC 3, 4. CURTIS SHAFFER A boy of many talents . . . makes girls swoon when he sings in assembly . . . Likes sports, music, and understanding girls . . . plans to become an engineer . . . detests nosey people and unactive weekends . . . wants to be the inventor of an easy chair with a built-in snack bar. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 4; Hi Y; Beginner’s Radio Club. CLYDE EDW ARD SATTERFIELD Better known as Eddie . . . likes sports, animals and freedom . . . dislikes snakes, bullies, and girls . . . wants to become a dairy farmer . . . favorite food is mashed potatoes . . . favorite expression, “A winner never quits and a quitter never wins. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN LYLE SCRAGG Dogs chase their tailsy but only John can run around his own end in a football game . . . Ambition, to become a football coach . . . likes girls, (C. W.) football . . . dislikes poor grades . . . favorite food, chocolate cake. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track; Future Teachers 4. 30 GAROLD EUGENE SHINGLETON Man of feu: words . . . Slips quietly from class to class ... is well liked by all who know him . . . enjoys sports (especially basketball) . . . knowns to his friends as Gene. Radio Club. WILLIAM EARL SHARPS Never in a hurry . . . Ambition is to marry a rich woman . . . likes Friday night football games and lunch hour . . . dislikes tests and writing English themes . . . hobby is sports and favorite food is ham. Radio Club. GRACE CLINE SHRIVER Another little “Mrs.” of GHS . . . Quiet but a lot of fun . . . Ambition is to be a good wife . . . Hobbies are dancing and keeping house . . . Would like to sail around the world in a teacup. Mixed Chorus; Music Club! Social Etiquette; Y-Teens. RICHARD GARY SHEETS If silence were golden, he'd rival Fort Knox . . . blushes easily . . . enjoys hunting . . . wants to make a good living and eat nothing but homemake vegetable soup the rest of his life . . . enjoys weekends more than school. Radio Club 1. MARTHA LEE SHAFFERMAN Enjoys swimming . . . dearly loves french fried chicken . . . is crazy about a special senior boy with dark wavy hair . . . plans to become a Laboratory Technician ... is known to her friends as “Mert.” Future Nurses 1. 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4. EARL ANDREW SIGLEY No peanut butter sandwiches for Earl, he wants corn-bread and buttermilk . . . Likes school . . . dislikes classical music would like to be a chaplain in the Navy . . . favorite expression, “How about that!” TERRY RANDALL SHRIVER Tallest boy in the senior class . . . last of the Shriver basketball players . . . doesn't care for economics class or red hair . . . his main interest, of course, is basketball and girls, second best. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter-man's Club. PATRICIA ANN SHULTZIE Better known as “Shultzie” . . . would like to study dancing . . . likes friendly people, can't stand people who are stuck up .. . her hobbies are swimming, hiking, and dancing . . . favorite foods are hot dogs and spaghetti. GAA; “B” Team Cheerleader; Y-Teens; Tri-Hi-Y; Commercial Club; Mixed Chorus. HELEN MAXINE SINSEL Usually there but doesn't make an issue of it .. . enjoys swimming . . . makes many of her own clothes . . . plans to become a secretary . . . her favorite expression is, “There you go!” Choir; ATC 3, 4; Quartet; Social Etiquette; Tri-Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Commercial Club; Y-Teens. 31 DONNA JEAN SLOAN Enjoys making others happy . . . Her hobby is collecting records . . . Donna plans to become a Salvation Army officer . . . likes reading the Bible . . . favorite foods are french fries, green beans, and chicken salad. ATC 4; Bible Club. LA DONNA SMITH Friendly and good natured ... likes bananas, badminton, and cats . . . dislikes writing letters . . . wants to be a missionary . . . Nickname “SmittyBand 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y; Y Teens; Commercial Club; Social Etiquette. DAVID LEE SMALLWOOD Ambition is to be a professional card shark . . . favorite food is ham . . . dislikes getting up and short lunch hours . . . likes basketball and good. Radio Club I and II. LINDA SNYDER A very neat dresser . . . likes curly hair, turquoise and black Dodges . . . dislikes getting up early in the morning and getting breakfast . . . She wants to be a good housewife and would love to teach her husband, Pat, to be a good housekeeper . . . Her favorite ex-pression, “Oh, my heavens! ' Commercial Club; .Social Etiquette; Tri-Hi-Y; Y-Teens; Dramatics. FLOYD NEWMAN SUMMERS Favorite expression, “You don't say? . . . likes sports and loafing . . . dislikes short lunch hours . . . wants to work on the B O. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH THOMAS SWANN Nickname, ,Swannie . . . wants to be an astronomer and watch stars . . . likes photography, southern fried chicken, and girls . . . dislikes snobby people. Camera Club, Radio Club. DONALD WILLIAM TAYLOR Nice to everyone he meets . . . quiet??? Someday would like to be dean of a girls school . . . Enjoys sports, girls and food . . . has a craving for steak and green beans . . . “See you sometime. Archery Club; Junior Class Play. CAROL EMMOCEAN SW ICK Puts up a good argument . . . (Could it be because of her red hair?) . . . plans to become a typist and thinks she might like being a housewife . . . always heard saying, “Dear John . . . likes meat loaf and tall, dark, handsome men. Y-Teens; Library Club. NELLIE PAULINE TAYLOR Friendly in a quiet sort of way . . . likes hot dogs, french fries, and the initials R. S. . . . dislikes history . . . favorite expression, “Gee Whiz . . . wants to become a secretary. ATC 3, 4; Commercial Club; Library Assistant. 32 6 MARY JANE VELTR! Nickname “Deanie” . . . likes pretty clothes, Italian Spaghetti and meatballs, and Bobby . . . V ants to go to Italy and visit relatives . . .Dislikes leaving school and Bobby. Commercial Club 1, 3, 4; Music Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; ATC 3, 4; Re-Echo Staff. SARA LOUISE THAYER Everyone knows her as “Sally” . . . has a special liking for a certain soldier boy . . . Very fond of strawberry shortcake . . . just loves to dance and wear pretty clothes . . . V ould like to be a professional model and make $1,000 a week. Dislikes long, boring, talks. Elans to enter U VU next fall. Majorette 2, 3; Head Majorette 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Future Teachers 3, 4; Re-Echo 4; Dramatics Club 3; Tri-Hi-Y SANDRA HELEN WAGGONER The “songbird” of CHS . . . known to everyone as “Sandy” . . . likes people, ping-pong, singing, and fried chicken . . . dislikes cold weather and being late . . . wants to be a social worker. A Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4; Music Club; Religious Club; Student Council; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. RUSSEL ROY TRICKETT Ambition, to get a job and own a Lincoln. Enjoys basketball and chocolate cake . . . dislikes long talks in assembly . . . Can be heard saying “Gee Whiz” . . . has a great sense of humor. Radio Club. PATRICIA VIRGINIA WARD Known for her short stature . . . Her hobby is sewing and seeing Ralph . . . would like to marry a millionaire . . . Likes working back in the kitchen at four corners . . . often heard saying, “Oh! Shucks.” Y-Teens; Social Etiquette Club; Junior Commercial Club; Religious Club. ALBERT HENRY WHETZELL Wishes there was some other way of beginning the day than waking up . . . likes cars and girls . . . Hopes to become a millionaire . . . His hobbies are loafing, girls, and swimming. Debating Club; Football Manager; Letterman’s Club. RICHARD LEWIS WARE Some are wise, and some are otherwise . . . Better known as “Dick” . . . would like to be a photographer for National Geographic Magazine . . . Favorite food. Duck . . . . likes a good laugh . . . dislikes busy telephones. Rifle Club; Camera Club. FREDERICA ELAINE WHITESCARVER K ants to be a housewife and raise little “Brownies” ... Her hobbies are sewing and cooking . . . favorite food is chocolate cake . . . likes friendly people and dislikes stuck-up girls. Future Homemakers Club; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3; Social Etiquette Club 1. JACQUELINE LOUISE WESTFALL Cute little chuckle . . . known by all as “Jackie” . . . likes Bobby (of course), sloppy joes, friendly people, and three-tone Dodges . . . Abhors sassy people, and leaving her friends at CHS . . . Would like to become a beautician. Future Teachers 3, 4; Band L 2, 3; Future Nurses; Tri-Hi-Y; Re-Echo Staff; Homecoming Princess; Student Council. 33 ANNETTA JUNE WILLIAMS To know her is to like her . . . “Nettie likes friendly people, clean fun, and music . . . dislikes people who gossip and riding to school on a noisy school bus . . . someday would like to work with children in Christian Education. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Etiquette Club; Debating Club; Dramatics Club. CHARLES ALFRED WITHERS The quiet type . . . nice smile . . . would like to be a millionaire (who wouldn't?) . . . enjoys hunting and fishing . . . one of his favorite foods is pie . . . likes French period. Radio Club. DENNIS LEO WITHERS His only crime was killing time . . . like to play baseball and go hunting or fishing . . . dislikes lessons (who doesn't?) . . . his aim in life is to work. FFA 1, 2, 3. RICHARD WITHERS He's always busy day in and night out . . . live wire . . . “Doc” would like to sail around the world in a beer keg . . . likes Philippi girls, sleeping, studying??? . . . his favorite dish is fried onions . . . wonders what life would be like without tests. Debating Club. LUTHER PAUL YEAGER Always seen but never heard . . . plans to become a beef raiser . . . likes girls . . . dislikes smart alecks . . . hopes someday to own a million dollar ranch. FFA Vice President. NELSON KEITH ZINSER Would like to become a steam fitter at the Dravo Corp. ... his hobby is stamp collecting . . . likes girls, work, cars, and sleep . . . dislikes people who bore him . . . his favorite food is mashed potatoes and poorman's gravy. Book Club; Library Assistants Club; Safe Driving Club. 34 7V 6a TV 6a Our class officers—George Hershman. John Scragg, Elizabeth Grow, and Jim F. Knotts—have indeed led their class in great undertakings. This year Bill Harman was president of the student body. He should be highly congratulated for his untiring and cooperative work. Carol Keener was elected Miss Bearcat VI for this year’s annual Homecoming with Elizabeth Grow and Judy Ringler representing our class as princesses. The crowning of the queen took place at the half-time of the Grafton-Weston game. After the game, the Student Council sponsored the Homecoming Dance. The entire celebration was a tremendous success. The senior class of 1957 is very proud of all its athletes who have truly fought for the name of G.H.S. Those boys on the football team were: John Scragg, George Hershman, Jim Knotts, Jim Michel, Randall Murphy, Jack Newhouse, Robert Jones, David Posey, John Custer, and the managers Albert Whetsell, Russell Isner, and Paul Moore-head. The seniors who represent our basketball team were Jack Newhouse, John Scragg, George Hershman. Curtis Shaffer. Terry Shriver, Paul Malone. Randall Murphy, Robert Jones. No one could be more commended for school spirit than our vivacious cheerleaders. Our class is truly proud of Grace Mosser and Martha Shafferman. Kay Jaco should be congratulated for her splendid job as editor-in-chief of this year’s Re-Echo. Members of the National Thespians who deserve special laurels for their Dramatic abilities are: Sally Thayer, Bill Harman. Paul Malone. Adalene Ellers. Sandra Waggoner, John Bartlett, Nancy Lord, J. Fred Knotts, and Joe Getz. John Bartlett has spent much time preparing the stage for assemblies, plays, and other events. He deserves much credit for his hard work. Representing Grafton High School at Rhododendron Girls’ State in 1956 were Judy Ringler and Carol Preston. Paul Malone and Bill Harman were chosen as delegates for Mountaineer Boys’ State. The members of our class that are in the National Honor Society are: Judy Ringler, Nancy Lord, Patty Drennen, Joe Getz, Martha Shafferman. Sandra Waggoner, Bill Harman, Sally Thayer. Kay Jaco, Robert Davis, Maxine Sinsel, Linda Snyder, Francis Fast, Adalene Ellers, and Elizabeth Grow. We are all very proud of this group of seniors. To Mr. Beeghley, the faculty advisor of the Re-Echo, we wish to extend our appreciation for the time and service contributed to our yearbook. 35 LINDA SUMMERS SNYDER Linda certainly has proved her ability by being valedictorian of our senior class. After four years of hard work, she has attained this coveted honor. Her friendly attitude toward all her teachers and fellow students has contributed greatly to her achievements. PATRICIA DRENNAN “Patty” has proved herself worthy of the honor as salutatorian of our senior class. She has contributed much time and effort to her studies. She has a smile for everyone, and will go out of her way to help anyone who proves himself worthy of her assistance. WILLIAM HARMAN “Bill” ranks third scholastically. As President of the Student Council, his leadership and business like ability have been an asset to our school. NANCY LORD Nancy has slipped into fourth place. Her pleasing personality and s eet manner have won her many friends among the students of Grafton High School. 38 'rtyotuvi Student CATHERINE JACO “Kay” is holding her own for fifth place. Her perseverance as Editor-in-Chicf of the Re-Echo has won for her, the respect of her teachers and fellow students. ADALENE ELLERS Adalene has stepped into sixth place. Her pleasant manner, her ability and willingness to learn, have brought her great honor. JOE CETZ Joe stands seventh in the class. His versatile manner has acclaimed the respect of the teachers and students of Grafton High School. JUDITH RINCLER “Judy' appears ninth in the line of honor. Her sunny “hello” makes all who know her wish they could capture the zest in her personality. Her soft voice tells everyone they are her friends. SALLY THAYER “Sally” has captured eighth place in the class. Her sparkling personality demands the friendship of all who know her. Her determination to reach the top, has at last reaped its reward. ROBERT DAVIS “Bob” gliding into tenth place has quietly worked through four years at Grafton High School. His determined manner has brought reward. ELIZABETH CROW “Liz” climbing the honor ladder has successfully reached eleventh place in the senior class. Taking great pride in herself and her school,, she has contributed much to all activities. SANDRA WAGGONER “Sandy” is featured in twelfth place. Her eagerness to achieve the best has brought her great honor. She always has a warm smile and a friendly “hello” for everyone she meets. 39 76ut ?4 2( eCl 7?£t4 Mr. Walter’s pep talks Using the steps without being caught Plugging the lockers and wondering when we’ll get caught Ellen Jane’s “May I have your attention please?” Mr. Yoho’s Friday quizzes Strolls through the halls between classes Mr. Beeghley’s funny jokes Friday night football games and those dances afterward Mr. McKinney’s “By the way” The pangs of hunger during second and third periods Waiting for the four o’clock bell Miss Cather’s beautiful blush The underclassmen and their problems The Freshman initiation Those darn report cards Wednesday’s short periods Mrs. Sinsel’s surprise tests “Dangerous” experiments in Chemistry Standing in the hack of Mr. Faulkner’s room The temptation to ring the fire alarm All the ham actors that run around about playtime M iss Cole’s “pop” quizzes Those exciting games with W. I. Running up the ramps without being caught All the juicy gossip floating around The trips to the office for tardy slips Those Wednesday hotdogs Joe Getz and his questions Mr. Clayton’s understanding special problems Those Senior special assemblies Each other—The class of ’57 G.H.S. without Boys G.H.S. with no lovers and no broken hearts Bill Harman quitting school The Laulis’s not being twins G.H.S. with no football and basketball games Margie Frey with nothing to say Our lockers not full of trash Paul Malone without his car Mr. Yoho teaching choir Ronnie Cole being six feet tall Judy. Jackie, and Nancy not being friends Liz without George Chuck Bolyard w'ith red hair Annetta Williams without any friends The football team without this year’s Seniors Jack Newhouse doing a waltz Carl DeMoss in Bermuda shorts G.H.S. without us—the class of ’57 40 Dancing to the romantic music of the Frank De Vincent Orchestra Sitting one out. SeKi i (plate, Ti M We, the class of 1957, do hereby declare this our last will and testament. Not wishing to take everything with us. do solemnly will and bequeath the following items: Carol Romine leaves textbooks for cookbooks. Clyde Satterfield wills his position in the F.F.A. to some ambitious future farmer. Judy Ringler wills her place as Homecoming Princess to anyone who can walk down the 50 yard line without wobbling. Hazel Robinson leaves to add another ring to her diamond. Sylvester Parsons leaves thankfully. Curtis Shaffer bequeaths his many talents to some deserving underclassman. Dorothy Poling leaves as quietly as she spent her four years here. Bill Ribblett leaves to see how the other half lives. Louis Riffle leaves to get away from the lengthy reports in Economics Class. John Scragg leaves his athletic ability to Tom Mason. (Get to work. Tommy.) Marion Pratt leaves her quiet personality to Delberta Godwin. David Poling leaves so quietly that he was gone before we had a chance to read his will. David Poe leaves his seat in Chemistry class to anyone who can stand the smell of hydrogen sulfide. Deloris Moran leaves to join Paul. She sure has waited a long time. Randall Murphy leaves and takes Martha with him. Eva Jo McDonald leaves her grades to a deserving underclassman. Carolyn McEldowney leaves her winning smile and sunny disposition to Wonda Robinson. Jean Nestor caught her skirt in the door trying to be the first one out. Carol Sue Preston hates leaving because now she will have to pay to see the ball games. Linda Snyder leaves with a smile. Could she be thinking of the future? Glen Nestor leaves all those books to anyone who likes to study. Lonetta McWilliams wills luck to next year’s Seniors. Grace Mosser wills her place as cheerleader to some deserving underclassman. Margaret Mouser wills her fun to some other “lucky” girl. Larry McCoy is willing to will a will when wills are willed??? Opal Nestor wills her position in the A.T.C. to some ambitious junior. Bill Sharps leaves to find the “duir side of life. Terry Shriver leaves his height to Nelson Miller. Maxine Sinsel bids a fond farewell to anyone who likes sad goodbyes. Donna Sloan leaves her quiet, sweet temper to unsuspecting Linda Hickman. David Smallwood leaves fifth period Economics to some unfortunate morning shop boys. La Donna Smith leaves her friendliness to some grouchy person. Ralph Swann leaves Shorthand class with an aching hand. Pauline Taylor leaves as quietly as she came. Patty Shultz leaves her heart. Be careful where you step. Gary Sheets leaves his habitual hunting sickness and gunsickness to anyone who needs it. Floyd Summers leaves his girl behind. Garold Shingleton wills his ideas to someone who can give him something in return. Carol Swick leaves her beautiful red hair to Elaine Hood. Don Taylor wills his likable personality and friendly smile to Jack Burdett. as if he needed it. Sally Thayer wills her long blond hair to Gege Post. Elaine Whitescarver leaves to join Donnie and raise lots of little Brownies. Dennis Withers and Russell Trickett will their shyness and ability to get along with others to some deserving underclassman. “Doc” Withers wills his study hall to Mr. Walter. Maybe he’ll like it better. Mary Jane Veltri leaves Bobby here. (Hands off, girls.) Patty Ward leaves her short stature to some tall junior. „ Jackie Westfall leaves Claudette to carry on the Westfall name. Mary Frances Williams leaves to join Bob in his black Ford. Mary Jane Armstrong wills her quiet disposition to Emily Post. John Bartlett leaves his position on the stage crew to Howard Wiles. Sue Gabbert leaves her seat in detention hall to anyone who has as bad luck. Raymonda Frey leaves her 21 inch waist line to her cousin Mary Lee. (Keep it in the family). Brooks Bartlett wills his economics reports to anyone who cares to give one. Josephine Bevilock leaves her nickname, “Babe,” to anyone Entitled to it. Chuck Bolyard wills his bleached D.A. to Jack Tremble. Dale Boyles wills his bass horn to Gary Hess. 42 (Think he can carry it?) Se Uvi (?lci44, 'K M Kila Moran leaves wilh pleasure! Ronnie Cole leaves everything (PERIOD). Larry Cooper wills his good grades to Billy R omine. Barbara Corum wills her sense of humor to Martha Henderson. Shirley Curry leaves early, she has to catch her bus. Robert Davis leaves as unobstructively as he comes. Paul DeLancey leaves but takes all he owns with him. Carl DeMoss leaves his quiet ways to Tommy Cuppet. Virginia Dodge leaves the family name of Dodge in the band. Patty Drennan leaves without looking back. (She’s afraid she’ll see something to keep her here.) Jane Dunham bequeaths her last name to her sister Evelyn in hopes she’ll find another. Adalene Ellers wills her cute sneeze to anyone who can do as well as she. Frances Fast leaves her driving ability to anyone who can pay the wrecker bill. Margaret Frey leaves to take Grace Kelly’s place in the movie world. Joe Getz bequeaths a shiny new penny to the one who can answer his questions. Tom Goff wills his dirty white bucks to Bobby Kent. Judy Grey came in like a lion and left like a lamb. Liz Grow wills her cute dimples to Sandra Jacobs. (Now she has two pairs.I Helen Haller leaves her seat in Economics to Carolyn Haller. Franklin Nestor wills his industrious attitude to the English IV students of next year. Kent Harman leaves on a stretcher, the shock was too great. Bill Harman wills his position as Student Body President to anyone ambitious enough to fulfill it. Roger Harrison leaves his many girlfriends to the next Romeo. Joyce Henderson wills her seat in World History to anyone with nerve enough to take it. Ruth Hines leaves to join the boy in the two-tone brown chevy. Dick Hyson leaves—but fast. Rich Isner “commences” to leave. Jack Newhouse leaves his jitterbugging ability to anyone with a loose sacroiliac. Russell Isner leaves his position as football manager to Carl Knotts. Kay Jaco leaves her dark hair to Annalee Corder. (Lay off the peroxide, Annalee.) John Jardine wills his ability to write neatly to Doc. Pyles. Dotty Johnson leaves to join her marine. Eddie Johnson leaves. (At least he hopes he can.) Bob Jones leaves his Chemistry experiments to Danny Jacobs. Carol Keener wills her nickname “Queenie” to some lucky Junior next year. Paula June Klepful leaves to join Kenny at last. Gary Kerby leaves his lessons and says “Goodbye.” Mary Ann Knight leaves to be a “Navy” nurse. Rita Knight leaves her position in the A.T.C. to her sister Marjorie. Charlotte Knotts leaves to go the way of all eighteen year olds. Sandy Waggoner bequeaths her beautiful voice to anyone who can hit those high notes. George Hershman leaves his football uniform to Denny Paul. Paul Moorehead bequeaths anything just to be manager of one more “State Champ Team.” Jim Michel wills a new wastebasket to Mr. McKinney. The old one is all stuck up with gum. Paul Malone leaves his shotgun and hunting trips to Jimmy Lord. (Be careful. Jim.) Nancy Lord wills her position in the Thespians to some dramatic underclassman. Dari Laulis wills his book How to Drive Teachers Crazy in Ten Easy Lessons” to Bill Walter. Betty Lambert bequeaths her books to charity. She doesn’t want to see them again. Walter Knotts leaves gratefully but with happy memories. J. Fred Knotts wills his ability to water ski on the banks of the Tygart Lake to all you happy land skiers. Jim Franklin Knotts leaves fast. (He’s afraid they won’t let him go. I Paul Rinko bequeaths his “small” stature to Carl Batton. Robert Lundy leaves to search for greener pastures. David Lough, John Lucas, Richard Weaver. Paul Yeager and Charles Withers all left in such a hurry they forgot to make a will. John Custer leaves all of his funny faces and corny jokes behind. Ronald Nestor leaves immediately. He says four years is long enough for anyone. The class of 1957. Signed in my presence: Hobart Beeghley Most Shy VIRCINIA DO DCF. BROOKS BARTLETT A I � O 4J ♦V SANDRA WAGGONER TOM GOFF q Highest Flirts CAROL SUE PRESTON J. FRED KNOTTS Most Athletic Best Dancers SALLY THAYER JACK NEW HOUSE Most Intellectual ADALENE ELLERS HI LI. HARMAN Most Typical CAROL KEENER JIM MICHEL 45 '‘putcvie 'rtyotHetnade ta State 0O4tte t The Future Homemaker of Crafton High School is Carol Keener. She received this honor by scoring the highest grade on the Betty Crocker test given to all senior girls taking home economics. tfviCe' and The F.F.A. on February 20 held their annual chapter, slate, and national public speaking contest in which Sam Flohr. Carl Eslel, and Floyd Summers took part. After presenting a most dramatic speech, Sam Flohr was selected the rep-resentative of the Grafton Chapter to the state contest. 3 4' State Mountaineer Boys’ State and Rhododendron Girls’ State is a week’s activity held in June each year to train students to be better leaders in government. They are selected from the junior class. Those representing Grafton High School last June were Paul Malone. Judy Ringler. Bill Harman, and Carol Sue Preston. tfviCe State State 46 CLASS HISTORY In 1954 we entered G.H.S. frightened and confused, but after our initiation we became used to the routine and overcame our fears. We elected as class officrs: Paul Curr , president: Benny Garrett, vice president: Shirley Devers. secretary; Ada Kemple. treasurer. When we returned as sophomores, our class officers were: Ada Kemple, president; Jack Burdett. vice president: Deanna Helm, secretary; Jim Tucker, treasurer. Now as upper-classmen we elected for our class officers: John Blue, president; Robert Nicholson, vice president; Michael Milinovich, secretary; Tom Cuppert, treasurer. This year we began taking a larger part in school activities. We raised $1,062.84 in our magazine campaign for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. In February of 1957 we presented the play, “Young April.” which was directed by Miss Batten. We are also proud of our athletes because these boys have shown us that they know their way around on both the gridiron and hardwood. They are: Bob Colebank. Charles Costolo, Tom Cuppet. Bob Dean. John Garner. Benny Garrett. William Jaco, Junior Martin. Mike Milinovich. Charles Morgan. Robert Nicholson, James Ringler, Harold Rutherford. Lloyd Shriver. Ronald Turoczy, Charles Jackson. Teddy Bowman, Daniel Jacobs, Jack Burdett. Carl Estel. Wayne Lawler, Jim Tucker. John Blue. Joe Day, Jim Murray. William Shaw, Harold Summers. Next year we are looking forward to returning to G.H.S. as seniors. Robert Nicholson, vice president; John Blue, president; Michael Milinovich, secretary; Tom Cuppett, treasurer. Mrs. Bord. Mrs. Sinsel, Mr. Beegh-ley, Mrs. Haddox, Mr. Waggoner. 48 Doris Ellers Kenneth Estel Grace Farance Martha Findley Donald Fitzwater Andrew Fletcher Robert Bailey John Blue William Boender Linda Bolyard Kathryn Bolyard Theodore Bowman Jean Boyles Barbara Breedlove Peggy Brown Nancy Bunner Jack Burdett Ruth Coberly William Coffman Charles Costolo Charles Criss Thomas Cuppett Nancy Currey Paul Currey Peggy Currey Iris Davis Joseph Day Robert Dean Shirley Devers Violet Dickey Donald Dunham Samuel Flohr Ellen Floyd Nancy Fowler John Garner Bennie Garrett Diane Gerkin Norma Godwin Alice Goodwin Charlotte Goodwin Dallas Gull Carolyn Haddix Carolyn Haller Norma Hamilton Wesley Hamilton Margie Hartley Loretta Hayes Ronnie Heater Deanna Helm Marjory Henderson Martha Henderson Mary Hinkins Phyllis Hoffman Dorothy Holiday Judith Isner Charles Jackson William Jaco Daniel Jacobs Thomas Johns Ronald Jones Ruth Keller Ada Kemple Delores Kirk Marjorie Knight James Knotts Jane Lantz Wayne Lawler Olaf Lawson 50 Larry Lemmon Betty Lucas Arlene Lundy Junior Martin Cathrine Mayle Ina Mayle Margaret Mayle Michael Milinovich Thomas Miller Etha Mitchell Kenneth Mitchell Nancy Moran Barbara Moyer James Murray DeEtta McDaniel Sue McDonald Patty McDougal Sondra McKeen Ellen Neptune Patty Newcome Robert Nicholson Mary Alice Parker Janet Parsons Louis Phillips Franklin Phillips Howard Phillips Jean Poe Victor Rutherford Virginia Sayre Emily Post William Pyles Karen Queen Richard Reed James Ringler David Robinson Patricia Robinson Chesley Rogers Harold Rutherford 51 Ronald Scranage Nancy Shahan William Shaw Lloyd Shriver Janet Sinsel Janice Sinsel Murrell Smallwood Donna Smith James Smith June Smith David Spring Kenneth Stevens Sue Stockett Clifford Summers Wanda Taylor Donald Travis Nelson Trickett James Tucker Jerry Turner Norma Vandergrift Kathryn Walters Martha Walters Charles Watkins David Weaver John Weaver Shirley Westerman Helen White Frankie Whitescarver Howard Wiles Anna Williams Kenneth W'illis Noel Wilson Barbara Wilt Naomi Wolfe 52 Emily Worley President MIKE HAISLIP Vice President TEDDY GARRETT Secretary DOROTHY HARDEN Treasurer THOMAS JOHNS .... Harden, President CAROLYN BARTLETT Vice President TERRY KEENER Secretary SONNY MORAN Treasurer GEORGE HEDRICK Left to right: George Hedrick, Sonny Moran. Terry’ Keener, Carolyn Bartlett. MISS COLE’S HOMEROOM—Bottom row: Patty Alexander, Dolly Bolyard. Lilly Curry, Carol Austin, Ruth Cozad, Lois Bolyard, Rita Curry. Linda Curry. Junior Armstrong. Second row: Harold Austin. Mark Crawford. Faye Austin, Patty Bartlett, Doris Bolyard. Annalee Corder. Diane Criss, Karen Bartlett, Evelyn Edwards, Miss Cole. Third row: Ivan Austin. Bill Bush, Philip Brown. Robert Boyce, Donald Brady, Cary Cochran. Harry Baker, Nick Carder, Herbert Clarkson. MRS. EVAN’S HOMEROOM—Bottom row: Vivian Freeze, Velma Holt, Carolyn Grimes, Roberta Faulkner. Barbara Friend. Bonita Facemire, Brenda Floyd, Linda Haught, Marciele Hudkins. Second row: Lewis Isner, Nancy Getz, Patty M. Isner, Dorothy Harden, La-Donna Hall. Geneva Hall. Robert Hul-derman, Gary Hess, Mrs. Evans. Third row: John Goodwin, Gerald Goodwin, James Henderson. Mike Haislip, Robert Garrett. Roy Flahr, Charles Gelhau-sen. 54 MISS COOK’S HOMEROOM Bottom row: Joann Neptune. Shirley Miller, Arvelva Kisner. Martha Morgan, Carol Knight, Patty Knight, Susie Knotts, Carol Sue Miller, Hazel Mayle. Second row: Rita Miller. Barbara Manley. Charlotte Peters, Joan Lowe, Betty Sue Peters, Jean Lambert, Mary McKeen, Sandra Jacobs, Carol Keyser. Miss Cook. Third row: Joy Mason. Peggy McCue, Dotty Murphy, Jane Lough. Carolyn McCartney, Darlene Lundy, Connie Murray, Judy Parkhill. MR. SPADAFORF S HOMEROOM— Bottom row: Perry Jewell. Lonnie Martin. Dorsey Jacobs, Ronnie Knotts. Tommy Johns. Ronald Ludwick. Charles Morgan. Richard Norris. Second row: Mr. Spadafore, David McQuaid. Everett Martin. Doris Knight. Hugh McPhail, John Peters, Jon Lovejoy, Robert Knotts, Paul McVicker, Wm. Jackson. Dickie McDonald. Third row: Billy Marsh, Ronald Carl Knotts, Jimmie Kelley, Jimmie Morgan, Russell Nestor, Robert Matthews, Wm. Newbrough, Cary Miller. MISS HICKMAN’S HOMEROOM — Bottom row: Mary Sherman, Toni Strader, Wanda Robinson, Charlene Petrovich, Connie Stemple, Sarah Smith, Peggy Shriver, Ruth Poling. Second row: Miss Hickman, Dale Prunty, Carolyn Rogers, Elizabeth Stemple, Carolyn Poe, Martha Sharp, Frances Richards, Norma Peters, Art Stockett. Third row: Kenneth Shingleton, Carroll Summers, Joseph Sloan, Paul Pratt, Robert Poling, Steve Salisbury, Ronnie Robinson. Richard Shingleton. Paul Roy. MR. YOHO’S HOMEROOM Bottom row: Susan Williams, Caren Tacy, Claudette Westfall, Lillian Weaver, Bonnie White, June Tighe, Barbara Walters, Delores Zinser, Charlotte Tooth man. Second row: Mr. Y'oho, George Williams, Karen Withers, Alice W'ood, Patty Turner, Dawn Tennant, Anita Ward, Lynwood Yeager. Third row: Paul Tucker, Bernard Ware, Fred White, Bill Walter. MR. BUCK’S HOMEROOM—Bottom row: George Board, Jean Cline, Vickie Annon, Brenda Bradford, Shirley Austin, Sandra Bolyard, Almeida Colehank, Marjorie Cochran, Jo Ann Boyce, Alice Bowman. Second row: Harry Arblc, Carl Austin, Randall Barton, Laura Bolyard, Judy Colehank, Carolyn Bartlett, Ruth Cosgrove, Elvera Bolyard, Linda Brown, Carl Batton, Frank Carroll, Mr. Buck. Third row: Robert Childers, Adla Bennett, Alfred Cline, Howard Breedlove, William Alexander, Ivan Bolyard, Paul Biddle, Robert Coberly, Freddy Bolyard, Allen Arthur, Clyde Courtney. MISS CATHER’S HOMEROOM—Bottom row: Nancy Funk, Evelyn Delaud-er, Charlotte Fleming, Jeannie Fickey, Margaret Crim, LaDonna Courtney, Kay Dodge, Judith DeBarr, Delbert a Godwin. Second row: Miss Cather. Charles Fast, Patty Cutright, Carolyn Edwards, Nancy Denton, Joann DeVault. Susie Ewers, Patty Gawthrop, Evelyn Dunham, Sharon De.Moss, Donna Current, George Current. Benjamin Gerkin. Third row: James Ford, Larry Gerkin, Earl Glas-pell, Michael Gabbert, Bill Frey, Jack Garner, Carl Fitzwater. Robert Durham. MR. CATHER’S HOMEROOM-Bot-tom row: Buddy Jeffries, Sammy Jacobs, Portia Haller, Sandra Hufford, Beverly Knight, Sharon Jefferies, Jane Griffith, Carmella Idoni, Annetta Gough, Esther Kerby, Elizabeth Kisa-more, Jimmie Hebb, Andy Hartley. Second row: Charles Isner, Robert Hewitt, Calvin Johnson, Douglas Had-dix, Elaine Hood, Regina Hughes, Mary Lee Hanleiter, Mary Ann Hern, Roberta Harter, Robert Kent, Bernard Knotts, Mike Harris, Bob Harman, George Hedrick. Third row: John Johnson, Rufus Holden, James Hershman, Rodney Green, Buddy Jennings, Ralph Huffman, John Hamilton, Eddie Perone, Terry Keener, Bill Haller. MR. LUTZ’S HOMEROOM—Bottom row: Don Miller, Walter Lynch, Sandra Lemmon. Frctta Moore, Carole Knotts, Patricia Martin. Mary March. Marilyn Mayle, Dorotha Knotts, Loretta Menear. Virginia Marquess, Nelson Miller. Second row: Tom Mason, Terry Moore, Charles Moran, Ronald Marshall. David Lough. Douglass Knotts, Larry Larue, Paul M a idler, Harry Knotts, Robert Lawson, Mr. Lutz, David Moore. Third row: Harold Mendleson. Larry Lantz, James Martin, Freddy Markley, Drew-ford Mayle, Ronald Ludwich, Tom Mauller, William Lodge, Lovall Mayle. MISS MUM FORD’S HOMEROOM— First row: Boh McFarland, Dennis Paugh. Carrie McCarthey. Clara Mae Neptune. Deloris McDonald, Carol Mc-Keen, Nancy McDonald, Linda New-come, Beverly Price. Wilma Newlon, June Ann Pratt, James Parsons, Sonny Moyer. Second row: Leonard McDaniel, Ralph Moran. Robert Phillips, Mile Newhouse, Barbara Poling, Ardith .Moore, Marlene McDaniel. Ruth McKinney. Virginia Post. Ann Nestor, Norma McGee, Bob McVicker, Miss Mumford. Third row: Ronnie Moran, Buddy Nestor. David Nines, Francis Musgrove, Carl Murray, Herman Moran. Larry McDaniel, John Murray, Jim Me-Cue. MRS. ROBINSON’S HOMEROOM— First row: Robert Rogers, Kitty Robinson, Barbara Sinsel, Alva Stevens, Karen Stead, Anna Ringler, Patty Slaton. Eleanor Prichard, Patty Rihlett, Robert Smith, Roger Smith. Second row: Mrs. Robinson, Jane Shingleton, Patsy Shanes, Donna Rogers, Edna Simons, Emma Sue Pyles, Deloris Richards, Helen Sterling. Carrie Rutherford, Richard Rager, Ray Simmons. Third row: Bill Romine, Dorsey Rosier, Paul Shroyer, John Shaw, Robert Riggleman, Fred Stevens, Samuel Summers, Joyce Stevens, David Rogers, David Reed. MRS. YOST’S HOMEROOM First row: William Wolfe, George Watkins. Ellen Warder, Jane Weaver. Dorothy Weaver, Betty Wagner, Ada Ward, Joyce Williams. Barbara Vincent, Barbara Tansil, Carol W'oodyear, Tom Tucher, Herbert Williams. Second row: Terry Wyer, Carl Trickett, Karen Weaver, Forrest Westerman, Patty Wolfe, Patty White, Judy Valentine, Freda Williams, Leona Taylor, Denzil West-fall, Mrs. Virginia Yost, William Withers. Third row: Dorsey Wolfe. Fred Tucher, Donald W'agner, Howard Trickett. Richard Utt, Kenneth Tucker, James Taylor, Donald Thompson, Steve Withers, Jack Trimble. Student Stated: Mr. Walter, Mrs. Evans. Standing, left to right: William Shaw, John Bartlett, Bill Harman, Joe Getz. The Student Council of Grafton High School was organized in 1940. The purpose of the council is to give the students a part in directing their activities and to stimulate self-control in promoting the general welfare of the school. Each homeroom elects one member to carry the problems and grievances to the council where the entire council acts upon it. The student body elects a senior for the office of president, and the council elects the other officers. The officers are as follows: President ............................. BILL HARMAN Vice President ........................ JOHN BARTLETT Secretary . BILL SHAW Treasurer ............... -................ JOE GETZ First row: John Bartlett, Bill Harman, Joe Getz, Bill Shaw, Mrs. Evans. Second row: Boh Harman, Jim Henderson, Jim Knotts, Jim Lord, Jack New-house, Don Brady, Tom Miller, Harold Mendleson, John Shaw. Third row: Donna Smith, Sandra Waggoner. Karen Withers, Deanna Helm, Barbara Manley, Sarah Smith. Sharon DeMoss. Carolyn Bartlett, Carol McKeen, Karen Weaver. TfatioKtU 0rtyoK4 t Society To be elected to the National Honor Society is the highest honor a junior or senior can receive. In order to become a member of the National Honor Society, a student must rank in the upper third of his class. The members are elected by the faculty on character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The purpose is to promote these characteristics throughout the school. Every year five per cent of the junior class and ten per cent of the senior class are elected to this organization. The members are not active as a club but participate in the activities of other groups. The officers are as follows: President -..... SANDRA WAGGONER Vice President MARTHA SHAFFERMAN Secretary PATTY DRENNAN Treasurer NANCY LORD Advisor MISS BARBARA CATHER Seated: Miss Gather, Linda Summers Snyder, Patty Drennan. Sandra Waggoner. Nancy Lord, Judy Kingler, Bill Harman. Standing: Patty McDougai, June Smith. Francis Fast. Iris Davis. Bob Nicholson. Lloyd Shriver. Charles Costolo, Ronald Jones. Boh Davis. Maxine Sinsel. Kay Jaco. Elizabeth Grow, Sally Thayer. Martha Shafferman. 61 7- s4. First row, left to right: Elizabeth Grow, Eva Jo McDonald, Patty Isner, Dorthy Harden, Mary Ann Knight, Sue Stoc-ketl, Louise Ward, Betty Waggner, Ardeth Morgan, Marcella Hudkins, Sandra Waggoner. Anne Nester, Barbara Walters, Mrs. Burdett. Second row: Diane Criss, Susie Ewers, Jane Griffith, Annalee Corder, Doris Ellers, Mary Hinkins, Linda Hickman, Wanda Robinson, La Donna Smith, Elaine Hood, Beverly Knight, Loretta Meaner. Third row: Deloris Zinser, Peggy Mc-Cue, Carolyn Poe, Betty Weaver. Alice Wood, Emma Sue Pyles, Carol Keener, Adalene Ellers, Alice Goodwin, Patty Shultz, Carol Romine, Ellen Neptune, Louise Phillips, Nancy Getz, Geneva Hall, Claudette Westfall, Wanda Taylor. FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA The Future Nurses of America is a National and State project of the West Virginia Medical Society. The purpose of this club is to promote interest in the field of medicine, nursing and hospital work as a profession. This year the club sponsored a “Toys for Tots” project, and entered a float in the Memorial Day Parade. The Officers are: President, Carol Keener; Vice President, Adalene Ellers; Secretary-Treasurer, Carol Romine Mahaffey; Mrs. T. W. Heironimus is the advisor from the Auxiliary of Taylor County Medical Society and the faculty advisor is Mrs. John Burdette. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Robert W. Clayton Future Teachers of America, organized December 6, 1948, is for juniors and seniors who are interested in becoming teachers. The members make a study of the qualities a person should possess to enter the profession. The officers are: President, Judy Ringler; Vice President, John Scragg, Secretary-Treasurer, Sally Thayer. The faculty advisor is Mrs. Mildred Haddox. ?• 7.s4. Scaled, left to right: June Smith, John Scragg. Judy Ringler, Sally Thayer, Sue Cabbert. Standing: Joe Getz, Karen Queen, Jackie Westfall, Betty Lambert, Frankie Whitescarver, Mrs. Haddox. 'putcvie 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 development of its members, to give service to the school and community, and to improve home and family life. The officers of this club are President. Patty McDougal; Vice President. Betty Lucas; Secretary, Judy Parkhill; Treasurer, Annetta Williams; Parliamentarian, Iris Davis; Song Leader, Margaret Mayle. Miss Cook and Miss Cole are the advisors. 'putu'ie 'ptZ’uHC’ni First row: Shirley Sapp, Fatty Ward, Frctta Moore, Linda Bolyard, Joann Neptune, Mary Jane Armstrong. Second row: Virginia � Sayre, Iris Davis, Judy Parkhill. Betty Lucas, Patty McDougal, Annetta Williams, Violet Dickey, Margaret Mayle. Third row: Miss Cook. Patty Bartlett, Norma Vandergrift, Joan DeVault, Eleanor Prichard. Ina Mayle, Catherine Mayle, Sue McDonald, Loretta Hayes, Clara Neptune, Miss Cole. The Future Farmers of America is open to those boys planning on a career in farming. The purpose is the improvement of farms and to develope rural leadership. Among the activities of this club are a public speaking contest, a parliamentary procedure contest, and the selection of a chapter Star Farmer. The officers of this club are President, Edward Satterfield; Vice President, Carl Estel; Secretary, Paul Yeager; Treasurer, Charles Watkins; Reporter, John Garner; Sentinel. Dale Boyles; Parliamentarian. Sam Flohr. Mr. Waggoner is the advisor. First row: Charles Watkins, Paul Yeager, Edward Satterfield, Carl Estel. Second row: Mr. Waggoner. John Garner. Sam Flohr, Dale Boyles. Third row: Dallas Cull. Dennis Withers, Donald Dunham. Lynn Yeager. Neal Triekett. Fourth row: Terry Wyer, Richard Wolfe. Philip Brown, Ronald Holt. Ray Flohr. Robert Rogers. Fifth row: Ernest Gough, Robert Boyce, Paul Rinko. John Weaver, Chester Sharp, Junior Johns, Dorsey Williams. Sixth row: Louis Riffle. Bill Wolfe, Carl Murrey. Gary Lantz. David Moore, James Hebh, Paul Mauller, Leonard McDaniel. Robert Huidemun. (It1 4 The Jugs, a club for girls interested in professional nursing, was organized in 1953. It is open to junior and senior girls who are in the Future Nurses and who meet other requirements. The ten hour training period is followed by fifty hours of volunteer service, which includes limited duties, observation. and assisting nurses and technicians in all phases of hospital duties. Mrs. T. W. Heironinius and Mrs. John Burdett are the advisors. Ccc Scaled: Pauline- Taylor, Randall Murphy, Mary Jane Vellri, Patty Drennan, Linda Snyder, president; Charlotte Knotts, Helen Haller. Second row: Nancy Fowler, Josephine Bevilock, Judy Gray, Janet Sinsel, Nancy Moran, Bill Sharps, Sondra McKeen, Maxine Sinsel, Ada Kemple, Katherine Walters, Mr. Haselden. The G.H.S. Commercial Club is a vocational organization for the students who are enrolled in the commercial courses. The objectives of the club are: to act as an outlet for the expression, development, and training of the commercial students; to develop in its members loyalty, character, scholarships and service; to provide an opportunity for personal development of its members through club activities and to develop personal qualifications for business positions by becoming acquainted with modern methods, materials, and equipment. (Jcutoyi (?g h h iccclC The purpose of this club is to create an interest in the field of commerce. It acts as an outlet for the development of loyalty, leadership, citizenship, and scholarship. This club is opened to freshmen and sophomores who are taking the commercial course. Ccc Bottom row: Dorotha Knotts, Caren facy, Jane Lough. Carol Knight. Patty Alexander, Eloise Knotts, Patty Knight, Carolyn Fowler. Second row: Faye Austin. Alice Bowman, Jo Ann Boice, Carole Knotts, Freda Williams, Carry McCartney, Kay Dodge, Toni Strader, Mary Sherman, Hazel Mayle, Miss Hickman. 'D'tcunatic (?lcc Dw uztcc (?loi6 Bottom row: Miss Batten, Chuck Bolyard, Janice Sinsel, Kila Moran, Noel Wilson. Ellen Warder, Ruth Cozad, Carol Austin, Wanda Taylor, Jeanne Poe, Shirley Devers, Patty Robinson, Mike Milinovich, Mrs. Haddox. Second row: Douglas Knotts, Emma Sue Pyles, Joyce Williams, Margaret Frey, Jane Lanlz, Emily Post, Judy Isner, Phyllis Hoffman, Carolyn Haller, Peggy Curry, Norma Hamilton, Carol Miller, Suzy Williams, Anna Lee Corder, Barbara Breedlove, Martha Henderson, Carmella Idoni, Charlotte Coodwin, Vicky Annon, Ronald Scranage. Third row: Bob McFarland, Susie Jones, Katherine Walters, Claudette Westfall, Roberta Harter, Linda Newcome. Dottie Murphy, Joy Mason. Ruth Keller, Jo Ann Neptune. Nancy Shahan, Loretta Hays, Carolyn Haddix, Nancy McDonald, Ruth Coberly, Sharon Jefferies, Delores Zinser, Laura Bolyard. Carol Knight. The purpose of the Dramatic Club is to develop poise, imagination, and interest in modern theater. It also helps boys and girls to gain experience in appearing before groups. The officers of the club sponsored by Miss Batten are: President, Chuck Bolyard; Secretary, Margaret Frey: Treasurer, Norma Hamilton. The officers of the club sponsored by Mrs. Haddox are: President. Mike Milinovich-Vice President, Jo Ann Neptune; Secretary-Treasurer, Joy Mason. (2 ta le 'Dic6e t (?Cci The Charles Dickens Club was organized this year, under the supervision of Mrs. Robinson, to stimulate interest in the reading of novels written by Charles Dickens. Once a month the club obtains an outside speaker to increase their knowledge of this well known author. The other meetings consist of discussions of the life of Charles Dickens. The officers are as follows: President, Barbara Manley; Vice President, Dottie Murphy; Secretary-Treasurer, Sarah Smith. @ la'Ue4 Bottom row: Mrs. Robinson, La Donna Hall, Connie Murray, Betty Sue Peters, Barbara Manley. Sarah Smith, Dottie Murphy, Gary Hess. Second row: David McQuaid, Hugh McPhail, Ronald Jones, Don Brady, James Knotts, James Lord, Ronald Ludwick. 'Readuty (?lcc Sealed: George Current, Patty Knight, Ann Nestor, Sandra Jacobs. Joan Hamilton. Standing, first row: Harry Arble George Watkins, Betty Wagner, Edna Simms. Barbara Poling, Evelyn De Lauder, Bob Coberly, Jane Shingleton, Roger Smith. Standing, second row: Benjamin Gerkins, Charles Moran, Johnny Johnson, Randy Barton, Donald Wagner, Michael Harris, John Murray, Mrs. Robinson. Standing, third row: Drewford Mayle, Mary Marsh, Annie Ringler, George Hedrick. Patty Rihlett, Margaret Crim. Reading The Reading Club was organized this year under the supervision of Mrs. Robinson. Its purpose is to try to get more students interested in reading good books. The membership of this club is limited to thirty freshmen. Requirements for entry into the Reading Club are to write in fifty words or less why you desire to become a member. The officers are: President, George Current; Vice President, Norma Hamilton: Secretary-Treasurer, Harry Arble. The Library Club, sponsored by Mrs. Wilma Evans, was organized in 1950. The purpose of this club is to make the best use of the library facilities. Its emblem is an owl, representing wisdom; two books, showing materials and a burning lamp, depicting enlightenment obtained from books. The officers are: President, Nancy Curry; Vice President, Patty Newcome: Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Guthrie. (?ecct Seated: Emily Worley, Noel Wilson, Nancy Curry, Patty Newcome, Norma McGee. Standing: Nancy McDonald, Barbara Tansil, Joyce Williams, Jean Boyles, Patty White, Dorothy Guthrie. Sue Ann Grimes, Karen Weaver, Mrs. Evans, Jean Cline. First row: Ellen Warder, Linda Brown, Judv DeBar, Carolyn McCartney. Norma Hamilton. Ruth Cosgrow. Patsy Shanes Second row: Ellen Jane Wiseman Freddy Bolyard. Bill Bush, Roger Har rison. Kent Harman. Barry Williams Ralph Swan. Don Travis. Bill Har man. Andy Flecher. Top fow: Frank ly Carrol, Robert Durham. David Mur phy, Mark Crawford, Tommy Miller John Shaw. Richard Isner, Bob Smith Nelson Miller, William Withers. fn- Ta Si °1lfn|Zed ,I?‘.S year and sponsored by Ellen Jane Wiseman. It is afftbated w„h the Photograph,c Society of America and Master Studio of Photography. The purpose of the club � to further ,merest in photography for fun and profit! To study camera parts and how they are constructed, also correct wavs to take pictures. The dub sponsored a concesston stand at the Homecoming Dance and basketball games. The proceeds go toward purchasing their equipment. The officers are: President. Tom Miller: Vice President. Richard Isner: Secretary. John Shaw; Treasurer, Kent Harman. s4nt (?£ct6 The Art Club is an organization of students who are enrolled at the present time in an art class or who have had previous training in art. It is planned for students w'ho are interested in the various types of arts and who desire to work on one or another project during club periods. (?Cu Bottom row: Joyce Henderson. Perry Jewell, Deloris Moran. Kila Moran. Jeannie Poe, Ruth Cozad, Second row: Mrs. Yost, Robert Boyce, Ronald Scranage. Benjamin Gerkin, Michael Harris. JPCuAiC (2lci Bottom row: Delorift Bolyard, Josephine Stevens, Deloris Kirk, Roberta Harter, Susie Jones, Sharon Jefferies, Karen Stead, Barbara Sinsel, Joy Mason. Carolyn McEldowney. Grace Mosser. Second row: Ruth Coberly, Connie Stem-pie. Carol Woodyard, Carmi Idoni, Margaret Frey, Dorthy Johnson. Ray-monda Frey. Jane Lantz, Sandra Huf-ford, Karen Bartlett, Mrs. Lawson. Third row: Lonetta McWilliams, Carol Swick, Elaine Whitescarver, Mary Fran-ces Williams, Wilma Malone, Martha Walters, Jean Lambert, Carol Sue Miller, Judy Valentine, Mary McKeen, Dorthy Poling. Fourth row: Naomi Wolf, Ronald Marshall, William Shaw, William Pyles, Curtis Shaffer, Michael Milinovich. William Coffman. Larry Gerkins, Peggy Brown, Shirley Phillips. The purpose of this club is to study and listen to the music of the past and present both classical and modern, and to learn about those who compose and perform. Serious music students are given preference to membership. The advisor is Mrs. Lawson. The officers are: President NANCY LORD Vice President ..............MARGARET FREY Secretary --------------------------- BILL SHARP Treasurer....................CONNIE STEMPLE eCtyi(Kc6 The purpose of the Religious Club is to aid students in learning about religion, to help them to understand their problems, and to create more interest and participation in religion. The club is under the supervision of Miss Hazel Cole, assisted by M iss Nellie Cook. The officers are: President CAROL SUE PRESTON Vice President MARGIE HENDERSON Secretary LONETTA McWILLIAMS Treasurer____ ______________JUNE SMITH eityiau Bottom row: Beverly Price, Jane Wolfe, Betty Lucas, Carolyn Rogers, Geneva Hall, Elvira Bolyard, Carrie Rutherford, Velma Holt. Sandra Lemmon. Second row: William Coffman, Donna Rogers, June Pratt. June Smith, Elaine Whitescarver, Carol Swick, Peggy Shriver, Annetta Williams, Lois Bolyard, Margaret Mayle, Catherine Mayle, Carol Sue Preston, Margie Henderson, Jean Nestor, Miss Cole. Ronald Jones. Third row: Lonetta McWilliams, Naomi Wolfe, Charlene Petrovich, Deloris Moran, Linda Haught, Carolyn Poe, Lillian Weaver, Marcille Hud-kins, Jude Colebank. Tommy Mason. on V Seated: Donna Rogers, Patty Gawth-rope, Sharon DeMoss. Evelyn Dunham, Mary Ann Hern, June Pratt. Beverly Price. Second row: Virginia Post. Elvira Bolyard. Margie Cochran. Wilma Newlon, Judi Colebank, Barbara Poling, Carrie Rutherford, Sandra Lemmon, Miss Mumford. Third row : Ada Ward, Rosetaa Gough, Nancy Funk, Evelyn DeLauder, Earl Glaspel, Bob Harman, Nancy Denton, Carol McKeen, Linda Newcome. The Citizenship Clubs are open to freshmen. Their aims are to orient the students to high school life, to develop in the students some of the fundamental civic virtues, and to encourage interest in community affairs. The advisor is Miss Mumford. The officers are: First and third week club; June Ann Pratt. President: Mary Ann Hern, Vice President: Evelyn Dunham, Secretary; Sharon DeMoss, Treasurer. Second and fourth week club: Carrie McCartney, President; Clara Neptune, Vice President; Eleanor Pritchard. Secretary; Ronald Moran, Treasurer. eicd—2 Seated: Judith DeBarr, Jo Ann De Vault, Jo Ann Boyce, Annetta Gough, Eleanor Pritchard. Kitty Lou Robinson. Charlotte Fleming. Second row: Catherine Bellman, Brenda Bradford, Buddy Nestor, Francis Musgrove, David Nynse,-Ronald Moran, Clara Mae Neptune, Sandra Bolyard, Miss Mumford. Third row: Delberta Godwin, Ann Nestor, Douglas Haddix. Robert Phillips, Mike Newhouse. Ronald Marshall, Terry Moore, Carrie McCartney, Alice Bowman. 7eeK4 Seated: Arlene Lundy, Wanda Robinson, Sue McDonald, Rally McDoagal, Connie Stemple, Carol Woodyard, Grace Mosaer, Forrest Westerman, Freda W illiams. Carolyn Fowler. Donna Current, Carolyn Edwards. Joyce Henderson, Esler Kirby. Pally Turner. Second row: Mildred Lambert, Brenda Floyd. Judy Valentine, Ople Neater, Sue Miller, Evelyn Dunham, Pally White, Dorothy Johnson. Charlotte Knotts, Susie Ewers, Nancy Moran. Sondra McKeen. Joan Lough, Ruth Hines, Sandra Hufford, Dorothy Weaver. Pally Cawihrope, Jane Griffith. Virginia Marquess. Mary McKern. Mr . Lawson. Third row: Deloris Kirk. Nancy Funk. Beverly Knight, Elaine Hood. Loretta Menear. Kay Dodge. Mary Lee Hanleiter, Louise Ward. Elizabeth Ann Kisarnore, Darlene Lundy. Mary Ann Hern, Nancy Denton. Nancy Getz, Dawn Tennant. This club is open to all girls. It is an interdenominational organization that pro motes fellowship, character, and service to others. The officers are: President ______________________ GRACE MOSSER Vice President OPLE NESTOR Secretary SONDRA McKEEN Treasurer SANDRA HUFFORD The sponsor is Mrs. Lawson. c z td '7fU ty This club is a religious organization affiliated with the State and National .M.C.A. The purpose of this organization is. “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. ’ First and third week officers: President, Tom Goff; Vice President, Kay Jaco; Secretary, Peggy Currey; Treasurer, Jack Newhouse; Chaplain, Susan Williams; Song Leader, Bennie Garrett. Second and fourth week officers: President, Roger Harrison: Vice President, Ada Kemple; Secretary, LaDonna Smith; Treasurer, Carolyn McEldowney; Chaplain, Curtis Shaffer; Song Leader. Patty Shultz. _ Bottom row: Ada Kemple, Peggy' Currey, Carolyn McEldowney, Susan Williams. Second row: Carolyn Haller, Carol Sue Preston, Ellen Neptune, Catherine Jaco, Patty Shultz, La Donna Smith. Third row: Emily Worley. Mary Alice Parker, Ann Nestor, Ruth Hines, Opal Nestor, Dawn Tennant, Charlene Petrovich, Arlene Lundy. Fourth row: Mrs. Sinsel, Eloise Knotts, Emily Post, Jane Dunham, Charlotte Goodwin, Patty Turner. Fifth row: Roger Harrison, Jack Newhouse, Russel Isner, Tom Goff, Richard Isner. Curtis Shaffer. Sixth row: James F. Knotts, Paul Roy, Kent Harman, Bill Walter, Robert Nicholson, William Jaco, Paul Malone, James Smith. Kenneth Willis, Benny Garrett, William Pyles. Seventh row: Peggy Shriver, Karen Withers, Sandra Jacobs. Barbara Breedlove, Alice Goodwin, Nancy Shahan, Martha W'alters, Norma Vandergrift. T e ztt u? Bottom row: Mary Jane Veltri. Melon Haller, Betty (.amiiert. I’atly Newcome. Karen Queen, Second row: Mr. Beech-ley, Dick Hyson. Eddie Johnson, Bill Bush, Donald Taylor. Bussell Triekel. Third row: Herbert Clarkson. Nick Carder, Mark Crawford. Ronald Lud-wick. The Debating Club was organised in November. 1951. by Hobart Beeghley. The purpose is to create an interest in debating It studies the art of debate and the choice of debatable subjects. A formal debate ,s held a. each meeting and a social hour is also provided occasionally where members may become better acquainted. Quick and logical dunking along with po.se and the ability t„ speak forcefully are cultivated during the debates. The officers are: President. Eddie Johnson; Vice President. Dari Laulis; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Jane Veltri. The members of the Craft Club are acquainted with many possibilities of crafts as a vocation. Learning to create designs and projects from leather, plaster, plastics, gold, silvei-, brass, aluminum, shells, and wood are some of the many activities of the club The Craft Club is open to any student interested in learning new crafts. The officers are: President, John Jardine: Vice President, Linda Boylard; Secretary, Joy Day; Treasurer, Bobby Kent. First row, left to right; Raymonds Frey. Virginia Sayre, Patty Ward. Mr. Cather, Carrie McCartney. Second row: Dorothy Knotts, Carolyn McCartney, Toni Strader. Alice Wood. Linda Bol-yard. David McQuaid. John Jardine, Carl Murray, Daniel Jacobs, Jimmie Knotts. 72 Pauline Taylor, Hazel Robinson, Dorothy Gulhcrie. Freda Constable, Sara Smith. Ralph Swann, Dick Ware, Patty Schultz, Hunh McPhail, Mary Ann Knight. l.aDonna Hall. Emily Worley, Connie Murray, Mrs. Evans. Librarian. The library assistants are students who have voluntarily given their free neriods ,„,„d Helping Mr, Ev.n, «i,H .He endfc. ,h.,’ 4,,% Vh h.'ving . library such as ours. The.r dut.es tnclude such things as checking books in and out and repairing defaced books. Under the direction of Mrs. Evans these assistants i t smoothly, though they receive no credit, honors, or special recognitionforuJ hird routine work. Sfrupe iecu The stage crew is under the sponsorship of Miss Batten Th up scenery for plays and carry out all technical processes nec 6 0ys °f the crew set tion. Their hard work and long hours behind the scenes to a stage produc- assemblies. concerts, and other public programs that amiear “ . Possible all plays. High School. Ppear’ the stape of G] s4 (Zafifietla, The A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson, was organized in 1948. The 42 members of this group were chosen for exceptional musical ability, voice quality, and interest in choral music. On January 9. this group presented their annual concert. T Bottom row: Patty Ward, Dolly Bolyard. Donna Smith, Jeanne Poe, Roger Smith. Dale Prunty, Dorothy Holiday. Louise Ward, Delores Kirk, Deloris Moran. Sandra Waggoner, Mary Alice Parker. Second row: Naomi Wolfe, Janice Sinsel, Patty Robinson. Charlene Petrovich. Wanda Taylor. Geneva Hall. Joy Mason. Ruth Coberly, Carolyn Haddix, Eva Jo McDonald, June Smith. Patty McDougal. Third row: Mike Newhouse, John Hamilton. Robert McFarland. Tommy Johns, Grace Mosser, Nancy Lord, Carol Preston. Peggy McCue, Helen Haller. Jane Dunham. Deanna Helm. Fourth row: Ina Mayle, Karen Queen. Jane I antz, Raymonda Frey, Grace Farrance, DeEtta McDaniel. Karen Bartlett, Dorothy Johnson. Margaret Frey. Mary Williams. Fifth row: Betty Lambert, Janet Parsons, Lonetta McWilliams, Ellen Floyd, Norma Godwin, Martha Jane Findley, Margaret Mouser, Diane Criss, Elaine W'hitescarver, Charlotte Toothman. Sixth row: Maxine Sinsel, Janet Sinsel, Barbara Corum. Paula June Klepfel. Sue McDonald. Sondra McKeen, Peggy Shriver, Jean Nestor, Norma Hamilton. Norma Vandergrift. Seventh row: James Lord, Ronald Turoczy, Dale Laulis, Charles Jackson. Howard Phillips, Robert Nicholson, John Bartlett, Teddy Garrett, Mike Milinovich. Eighth row: William Shaw, Albert W'hetsell, William Pyles, Bennie Garrett, Wayne Lawler, Donald Brady, Curtis Shaffer, Lloyd McDaniel, James Kelley, David McQuaid. 74 I First row. left to right: Sue Cabhert, Janice Sinsei, Deloris Kirk. Geneva Hall. Sandra Waggoner, Charlene Petrovich. Joy Mason. Second row: Patty Turner, Janet Sinsei. Deana Helm, Patty McDougal, Nancy Lord. June Smith, Nancy Curry. Grace Mosser. Carolyn lladdix. Eva Jo McDonald. Third row: Norma Hamilton. Sondra McKeen, Dot Johnson. Betty Lambert, Noel W ilson. Paula June Klepfel. Maxine Sinsei. Mary McKeen, Ravmonda Frey. Mary Frances William -. Jane Dunham, Sue McDonald, Margaret Frey. Fourth row: William Pyles, Dale Laulis, Howard Phillips. Robert Nicholson. John Bartlett. Wayne Lawler, Curtis Shaffer. Jim Lord. Benny Garrett, Michael Milinovich. William Shaw. Charles Jackson. Mrs. Naomi Lawson. Tttixed The Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson, is composed of 150 voices, chosen from the vocal classes for their musical ability, voice quality, and interest in choral music. On January 9. the Mixed Chorus presented a concert. “This Wide. Wonderful World.” This program was considered one of the ! est ever given at G.H.S. Some of the numbers in this program were “In the Still of the Night.’ “Lady of Spain. “W'on-derful Copenhagen,” “Love Walked In,” and “Trees.’ TfatcotuiC The main purpose of the club is to provide for the advancement of dramatic ability in the school. The officers are as follow's: President. Rill Harman; Vice President. Paul Malone; Secretary-Treasurer. John Bartlett: Wardrobe Manager. Nancy Lord. This year the Thespians presented for their annual play, “The Cat and The Canary,” written by John Willard. The play, which was enjoyed by all. was a mystery touched with comedy and romance. It was directed by Miss Ruth Batten, Thespian Sponsor. 76 First row. left to right: John Bartlett. Sandra Waggoner, Joe Getz, Ellen Warder, Jim Lord, Paula June Klepful. Second row: Margaret Frey, Jim Kelly, Carolyn Bartlett. Bill Shaw, Howard Phillips. William Pyles. Mike Milinovich, Betty Ann Lambert. Cfc ietta The Mixed Chorus and A Cappella Choir of Grafton High presented “Meet Arizona,” an operetta in two acts. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson and Miss Ruth Batten. The plot was based on a missing will that left the Ride ’Em Hard Dude Ranch in Arizona, temporarily without an owner. To the entire cast and their advisors should be extended congratulations for a job well done. On February 15, 1957, the junior class presented “Young April.” under the direction of Miss Ruth Batten. It was a rollicking comedy as the young daughter. Terry McIntyre, has her beaux in rapid succession, almost marrying the “wrong one,” until the kindly intervention of Mother and Dad. together with the girl's own growing understanding, steers her over to the “right one.” The older brother, who is in love with an ideal conception of the “sweetest girl in the world.” discovers that she is only human after all. For a time he is completely disillusioned. Finally he realizes that he loves her anyhow, just as she is. This play, enlivened by frequent bits of humor, is a genuine study of the “inter-reactions’ of parent and youngster, during the tender, romantic, impulsive “Young April age. First row, left to right: William Boender, Patty McDougal, William Coffman. Second row: June Smith, William Jones. Third row: Sandra McKeen, Diane Jerkins, Doris Ellen , Janet Sinsel, Judy Isner, Shirley Devers, Karen' Queen. Fourth row: William Shaw, David Weaver, Ronald Turoczy, Frank Phillips. 77 Bottom row, left to right: Patty Isner, Sue Gabbert, Karen Tacy. Ruth Cosgrove, Sally Thayer, Nancy Lord, Kay Jaco, Nancy Shahan, Ada Kemple, Linda Hickman, Dolly Bolyard, Mr. Henry. Second row: Robert Harman. David Murphy, Patty Newcome. Diane Gerkin, Bob Coberly, Bob Smith, Tom Mason, Sandra Waggoner, La Donna Smith, Barbara Tansill, Loretta Menear, Claudette Westfall, Kay Dodge, Carol Knight, Ellen Warder. Third row: Nancy Denton, Wanda Robinson, Carolyn McEldowney, Elizabeth Grow, Jane Griffeth, Carmi Idoni, Karen Weaver, Linda Brown, Barbara Sinsel, Connie Stemple, Carroll Summers, Elaine Whitescarver, Frankie Whitescarver, Darlene Lundy. Fourth row: Adalene Ellers, Paula June Klepfel, Doris Ellers, Joe Delores Bolyard, Sue Gabbert, Nancy Shahan, Ruth Cosgrove, Kay Jaco, Nancy I.ord, Sally Thayer. Caren Tacy, Barbara Friend. Linda Hickman. Ada Kemple. Patty Isner. The band is an organization which consists of 86 members and is directed by Mr. Joseph Henry. It participates in various activities including the festivities of the Strawberry, Buckwheat. and Forest Festivals. They also give a Getz, Sue Miller, Alice Goodwin, Barbara Breedlove, Virginia Dodge. George Hedrick, Donald Waggoner, Carol Keener, George Watkins, Frances Fast. Fifth row: Kent Harman. Merle Smallwood, Susie Ewers, George Current, Franklin Phillips, William Frey. Charles Dodge, Larry Gerkin, Eloise Knotts, Steve Salisbury, Harry Arble, John Shaw. Ronald Marshall. Sixth row: Howard W iles, Charles Fast, David Weaver, Roger Harrison. Paul Malone. Richard Isner, Curtis Shaffer, Jon Lovejoy, Jerry Turner, Mickey Gabbert, David Summers. Harold Mendelson. Brass Horn Players: Dale Boyles, Andy Fletcher, Floyd Summers. band concert in December and in April. The Gold and Blue band played a great part in boosting the morale of the football team this season. 79 action! ScAoaC The school orchestra is a musical organization consisting of hand members under the direction of Mr. Joseph Henry. It is open to those interested in playing dance, band, and modern style music. It is composed of 16 members. Although the orchestra wasn’t organized until late this year, it has provided music for various school activities. It has given its members the experience of playing a type of music that they wouldn’t have acquired otherwise. First row. left to right: Roger Harrison. Doris Ellers, Paula June Klepful. Sandra Waggoner, Carol Keener. Adalene Ellers. Second row: Jerry Turner. Mr. Henry. Kent Harman. Elizabeth Grow, Joe Getz, Dale Boyles, Bill Shaw, Boh Dean. Paul Malone. Nancy Lord. 80 SEPTEMBER 5— School resumes. 6— Our band participated in the Philippi Street Fair Parade. 7— Football season opens with the Notre Dame game. We win 34-0. 12—Seniors have informal initiation for the freshmen. 14—Game with Bridgeport. The score is 13-0 in favor of Grafton. 21—Another win. Grafton 6. W.I. 0. 27- —Band goes to Buckwheat Festival. 28— We did it again! Grafton 32, West Fairmont 12. OCTOBER 5—Band goes to Forest Festival at Elkins. 5— We win once more. Grafton 7. Buckhannon 6. 10—Pay assembly—“Our Atomic Age. 12—G.H.S. Homecoming. A thuse meeting and parade was enjoyed by the student body. Miss Bearcat VI. is crowned during half-time. Another victory. Grafton 38. Weston 0. 18— Report cards. 19— The Bearcats do it again. Grafton 21. East Fairmont 6. 26—Can this last? Grafton 6. Morgantown 0. 31—Assembly. A Cappella Choir. NOVEMBER 2—Most exciting game of the season. Final score, G.H.S. 0. Shinnston 0. 6— Holiday. Election Day. 9— The ’Cats walk away with the title “State Champs' —Grafton 20. Philippi 0. 12— Another holiday—Veteran’s Day. 13— Celebrated our winning the title of “State Champs' with a parade and special assembly. 17— Band dance. 20— Thespian Play, “The Cat and the Canary.” 21— Assembly—Presentation of the Championship Trophy. 22. 23—Thanksgiving Holidays. DECEMBER 2—Assembly—Benelli Family present a musical program. 10— Football hoys attend special banquet at Berkley. 11— Band concert. 12— Assembly—F.H.A.—Formal initiation. 18— Our opening basketball game of the season. Grafton 38. Alumni 51. 20—Christmas assembly. 20— Christmas holidays begin—two whole weeks. 21— Grafton defeated Philippi 52-50. 28—Mowed Weston down. Grafton 62, Weston 48. JANUARY 2—Back to school from Christmas holidays. 2—Again we win! Grafton 57. Morgantown 51. 4— Tough going with Notre Dame. Grafton 66. Notre Dame 65. 5— Band has spaghetti supper. 8—We did it again! Grafton 62. Shinnston 58. 11—Last seconds proved fatal. Grafton 45. East Fairmont 49. 14— Band goes to Charleston to Governor’s Inaguration. 15— Whew! Grafton 62. Buckhannon 61. 17, 18—Semester exams. 18— We whipped ’em. Grafton 65. W.I. 62. 21— Another win! Grafton 53. Bridgeport 48. 25— Let’s hide our face in shame. Grafton 49. West Fairmont 57. 30—Commercial Club presented their annual movie, “Stars and Stripes Forever.” FEBRUARY I— A close game but we finally won. Grafton 73, Buckhannon 72. 5—No. it can’t be true! Morgantown was on the top of a 72-51 tally. 7— Wre defeat the Philippi Bulldogs. 75-56. 8— East Fairmont falls before the Bearcats. Grafton 55, East Fairmont 54. 11— F.H.A. and F.F.A. Box social. 12— -Chalked up another win for Grafton. Score: Grafton 56. West Fairmont 54. 14— What! Not again? Yes. Notre Dame topped us by five measly points in the last few seconds of the game. 15— The Juniors displayed their dramatic ability in their production of “Young April.” 19— Gee. do we have to have all the bad luck? Grafton 61. W.I. 72. 22— Walloped Shinnston. 85 to 73. 26— (Basketball game) Weston and Grafton. 28— F.F.A. Son and Parent Banquet. MARCH 1—Last game of the season. Grafton and Bridgeport. 7, 8. 9—Sectional basketball tournaments. II— Commercial Club treats themselves to a dinner at Four Corners Restaurant. 12—Mrs. Lawson, with the help of Miss Batten, presents a wonderful operetta. “Meet Arizona.” 15. 16—Regional basketball tournaments. 20— Career Day. APRIL 3—College Day. 4, 5—Band Clinic. 5—Spring Band Concert. 10—Potomac State Chorus displayed their music ability in an assembly program. 12—Vocational Exhibit. 18, 22—Easter Vacation. 2(4—Regional Band Festival at Morgantown. MAY 1—Recognition Day. 10—Senior Play. 15—Band presents an enjoyable assembly. 17—Junior and Senior Prom. 25— Senior Band Member’s Banquet. 26— Senior Sermon. 29— Commencement. 2 ettettUeU tX56-t ?56 82 iaii (unec uftc t ‘ tf f 956 I vs Bearcat V! CAROL KEENER Left to right: Pamela Poling. Billie Jean Hanleiter, Carol Keener. Tom Goff, Rickie Poling. HOMECOMING 1956 i a m The annual Homecoming celebration, sponsored by the Student Council, was enjoyed by all. with Miss Carol Keener as Miss Bearcat VI. On Friday afternoon a parade over town was led by the G.H.S. Band and the Queen and her court. During halftime, the coronation took place while the band played royal music. The Queen’s court was attired in beautiful bright autumn colored dresses of corduroy. The Queen wore a lovely pearl white dress made in the same style as that of her court. Following the exciting game between Grafton and Weston, everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the Cavaliers, thus bringing to an end another successful and thrilling Homecoming. Left to right: Dottie Murphy. Paul Malone. Evelyn Dunham. Terry Keener. Nancy Moran, Bill Harman, Judy Ringler, Roger Harrison, Pamela Poling. Billie Jean Hanleiter. Carol Keener. Tom Goff. Rickie Poling, Elizabeth Grow, Charle Bolyard, Sandra Hufford. Bill Shaw. Claudette Westfall, Howard Wiles, Jeanne Poe, Kent Harman. 85 (tyeenietuCenA Left to right: Martha Shafferman, Karen Withers, Grace Mosser, Sandra Jacobs, Nancy Moran. The cheerleaders are chosen by a council which consists of the coaches, girls’ physical education teacher, two teachers appointed by the principal, and two members of the student council who represent the student body. 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 general public to be representative of the attitude and conduct of the entire student body. Left to right: Dotty Murphy, Patty Shultz, Susie Williams. 86 RANDALL McKINNEY Everyone is proud of the fine work done l y Coach McKinney in instructing our Bearcat team to another very successful season. Not many of the students realize just how much time, work, and effort has been put forth by our coach. His understanding of the boys plus his great spirit of wanting to win was a real spark in our team’s winning its many honors. s4 tevit utt LAWRENCE SPADAFORE Working along with Mr. McKinney doing his share is Lawrence Spadafore. He has put in many hard working hours in boosting our team to success. He is usually seen talking, between classes, to a group of football boys who have the utmost respect for him. 'l an ttcf 'poot zlC Grafton High School once again displayed its athletic ability in a successful 1956 football season. The fighting Bearcats emerged as Big Ten Champs as well as winning the Class AA State Championship. Left to right: Russell Isner. Manager, John Garner, Benny Garrett, Tom Cuppett, James Michel, George Hershman, Jack Newhouse Bob Dean. Bob Nicholson, David Posey, John Scragg, Jim Knotts. Bill Walter, Albert Whetsel, Manager. Second row: Lawrence Spada fore. Assistant Coach; Jim Lord, Bus Jaco, John Custer, Bob Colebank. Ronnie Robinson, Bob Jones, Charles Costolo. Randall Mur phy. Bill Bush, Jim Ringler. Lloyd Shriver, Jack Burden. Ronald Turoczy, Randall McKinney. Coach. Third row: Mike Millinovich Teddy Garrett. William Jackson, Danny Jacobs. Teddy Bowman. Charles Jackson. Bill Cross, Carl Knotts. Mike Haislip. Harold Ruth erford. Charles Morgan. Bill Marsh. Paul Pratt. Jerry Martin. 87 jAkV hh Wedt VviyuUa, (?C Z4£ s4 s4 'pO tfclM' $56 WEST VIRGINIA CLASS AA FOOTBALL CHAMPS OF 1956 This year our football team has honored the school and our community by winning the title of Class AA State Champs of 1956. Our team was outstanding because it had the two factors that make a team great, sportsmanship and co-operation. This was a big year for Grafton: an undefeated season, the Big Ten Championship and the State Championship. After resting for three days, Grafton again exploded into celebration with Bearcat Day. The student body assembled in the high school auditorium at 9 o’clock to receive the planned activities for the day. Mr. Walter gave an extra spark to the day by his appraisal of the football team and of the fine sportsmanship portrayed by the student body. Following the assembly the entire student body paraded through town, led by the G.H.S. Band. At 1 o’clock an assembly was held and each player, coach, and a number of Grafton citizens, who gave their help, were recognized. To our coaches, Randall McKinney and Lawerence Spadafore. we extend our deepest thanks and appreciation for their superb coaching. Both the student body and faculty are more than proud of these boys, who won such an honor for our school. 89 t957 p| __x________-A L U -------- ■ ? «. ;A o � | j n i A c 5 o 'i •«-- -«y 1 tc � '«. f V-« -. t'-f- a r n i H -V j; II bttliJEc •% f wrfvT I 24 J f kf iy fLC 7 a Vl� 7 y r k $2ipT4. K Ke r f |-r H°r- VoI'ff t . oar ! q e,c ‘ c l+rdtj ?- o:n . _- fviJ? 0 as=� - M S' r 4 pl� y U'« S •«. CZ-fijt jf 3 -c e. s 'T' . £0 f'i'on -£tjh r n b r «- n, Vo p rn -cnY nrf '.y wf ki ia o a « vw? 90 adCc«te « t'+ Gr %,o r %_Ji.Ar-+—4. r j p r £-isl fi W4 S ' 70 r t n a n r c f- r . _i_. c- - y o ■ T V cT-i rr qi Z kaJ K ± k Z fto £ 5 • —. ___ . i' ru:fl � I . WAmmm T rCy V I TA €. (vir S {jcr s hh t cr«! K _«(. ? o r� i 0 ” '€ 7'e-Q 77r« � - - S% ?? e «x y a r «c w e -4-. r'- r 2i uh ?£ ' ,dEiV'C r ' Lg g S -p,U U €OA r ' ' 1 a n e, qst: A73T32 ?q J K- - ?E2??'r r-n afa y A rnv ■ n -1 i - k t v T .. Inf? - 5 ? £ ■toy 7 30 First row: Denny Paul. Sammy Jacobs, George Bord, Bob Harman. Francis Jennings, Robert Kent. Donald Thompson. Nelson Miller. Second row: Ronald Knotts. Tom Mason. Randy Barton. Butch Isner. Jimmy McCuc, Jimmy Martin, Fred Tucker. Ronald Marshall. Bill Withers. Mr. Spadafore. Third row: Terry Keener. Buddy Nestor. Rodney Green. Drewford Mayle. Barry Williams, Howard Trickett, Steve Coulson. The purpose of the freshman football team is to teach the hoys the fundamentals of the game and to give them experience before playing on the varsity team. Grafton 6 Notre Dame 21 Away Away Home Grafton 0 Elkins 64 Grafton ... 0 Notre Dame 19 Grafton.... 6 Elkins 41 Home 0? yot6 zCC Left to right: Ronald Knotts, Ronald Isner, Albert Whetsell, Paul Moorehead. 'Vanity ‘ z46et a£C Bottom row: Coach McKinney, Tom Cuppett, Charles Costolo, John Blue, Terry Shriver, Curtis Shaffer. David Posey. George Hershman. Second row: Jack Burdett, Buck Garrett, Jim Hingler, Boh Jones, John Custer. Paul Malone. John Scragg. This year the basketball team of G.H.S. worked together as they fought game after game toward victory for the 1956-57 season. Most of the games were exciting to the last minute and the boys were always in there fighting. The ever-slashing squad of players made a fine showing losing a few games by only one or two points. Grafton is justly proud of this year's basketball team. The fighting Bearcats have done their best to provide a fine showing of basketball skill in the many exciting games of the season. The outcome of the tournaments is yet to come but surely Grafton will come through with flying colors as they have done in the past. z4 et zC£ 7Jt z uzyen Paul Moorehead,- Carl Knotts, and Ronald Knotts. S ?ea K Bottom row: Carl Estel. Donald Brady. Joe Day. Mike Haislip. Teddy Garrett. Jim Lord, Bill Walter, William Jaco. Second row: Mike Milinovich. Gary Miller, Carl Murray, Bill Cross. g1 The reserve basketball squad of 19.56-57 gives indication that the varsity will have good material next year. The boys really put their hearts into the game and were an added attraction at our basketball games. 0?'ie 6 H€Ui 7ecun The 1956-57 basketball season found the freshman team fighting to chalk up four wins against three losses. These boys put up a great efforts to do their best and to become varsity players. Bottom row: Buddy Nestor. Donald Thompson. Barry Williams. Francis Jennings, Thomas Mauller. Ralph Huffman. Charles Fast. Steve Withers. Terry Keener, Jack Trimble. Second row: Nelson Miller. Terry Moore, Butch Isner. Jimmie McCue, Fred Bolyard, Ronnie Moran, Bill Haller. Fred Tucker. George Board. 7etUK 95 Sept. 7 'Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 •Oct. 19 •Oct. 26 •Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Dec. 18 •Dec. 21 Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Jan. 4 Jan. 8 •Jan. 11 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 •Jan. 21 Jan. 25 •Feb. 1 •Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 •Feb. 14 Feb. 19 •Feb. 22 •Feb. 26 March 1 pootfcitC Sc yie Grafton............34 Notre Dame ................. 0 Grafton____________13 Bridgeport .............. 0 Grafton............ 6 Washington Irving 0 Grafton____________22 West Fairmont ................ 12 Grafton............ 7 Buckhannon 6 Grafton 12 Weston 0 Grafton............21 East Fairmont 6 Grafton 6 Morgantown 0 Grafton.......... 0 Shinnston ..................... 0 Grafton ...........20 Phillipi 0 Indicates away games lU Scoter 38 Alumni 51 52 Phillipi 50 Grafton 63 Weston . ..48 57 Morgantown 51 Grafton 66 Notre Dame 65 62 Shinnston 58 Grafton . .. 45 East Fairmont 49 Grafton.. .. 62 Buckhannon I pshur 61 Grafton 65 Washington Irving 62 Grafton 53 Bridgeport 46 Grafton 49 West Fairmont 57 Grafton 73 Buckhannon Upshur 72 Grafton 51 Morgantown 72 Grafton 75 Phillipi 56 Grafton 55 East Fairmont 54 Grafton 56 West Fairmont 54 Grafton 53 Notre Dame 58 Grafton 61 Washington Irving Grafton 85 Shinnston 73 Grafton 51 Weston 61 Grafton 71 Bridgeport 54 •Indicates away games 96 JOHN JKNKINS We are very proud of John Jenkins who made a very fine showing al all the track meets. At the Regional Track meet at Elkins, he unofficially broke the shot-put record by throwing the shot 53 feet. Kneeling: William Jaco, Larry Tracy. Bill Bu-h, Jim Lord, Michael Milinovich, William Shaw Bob Maloney, Donald Hargett, Tom Miller. Second row: Chuck Keener, Robert Nicholson' Jim W ard. John Jenkins. Jack Newhouse. George Hershman. James Michel. 7ft c6 7ccuk The 1956 Grafton track season opened at Elkins in the Intermountain relays. The next meet was the Big Ten meet at Morgantown. The Regional meet was held next at Elkins and those that qualified, went to Charleston for the State meet. 97 ty.s4.s4. Left to right: Martha Shaffernan, Doris Ellers, Patty McDougal, Patty Shultz, Kay Jaco. Deloris Moran. ty.s4.s4. The purpose of this club is to promote the development of leadership and sportsmanship through participation in the activity program. It is composed of girls in athletics and who participate regularly in various sports. Each year the annual Spinster’s Hop is sponsored by this group. ettcnfunit (?lu The Letterman’s Club is made up of all boys participating in athletics who have received a letter in any sport. The purpose of the club is to promote better scholastic standings among students participating in sports, to promote good sportsmanship, to encourage participation in athletics, to assist in protection and preservation of school property I especially athletic equipment), and to promote school spirit in the high school. Bottom row: Jack New house, George Hershman, Coach McKinney, Coach Spadfore, James Michel. John Scragg. Second row: Albert Whetzel, Tom Cup-pet t, Bob Jones. Robert Nicholo-son. Jack Burdett, Paul Moore-head. s4t6£etcc 7cc£et o K Ktttee The A.T.C. is composed of junior and senior girls who give 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. Student Manager JUDY RINGLER Faculty Sponsor MRS. EVANS A.T.C. Advisors: Ticket Manager MR. NEIL LUTZ Ticket Sellers MRS. SINSEL MR. HASELDEN MRS. LAWSON Ticket Takers ELLEN JANE WISEMAN MR. JULIAN MR. KELLEY MR. LUTZ First row: Linda Sydner, Carol Preston, Judy Ringler, Carol Roniine. Betty Lambert. Second row: Mary Jane Armstrong. Rita Knight. Marjorie Knight, Mary Hinkins, Martha Henderson. Helen White, Ople Nester, Barbara Coruin. Maxine Sinsel. Samira McKeen. Janet Sinsel, Mrs. Evans. Third row: Mary Jane Veltri, Pauline Taylor. Karen Queen. Linda Bolyard, Hazel Robinson, Sue Stockett. Janice Sinsel. Patty McDougal. 99 “Freshman Cheerleaders” ‘Sophomore Cheerleaders” “Senior Cheerleaders” “Junior Cheerleaders” “Junior class giving a pep cheer 100 1L S O N S Compliments of Member of Florists Telegraph Delivery Association PHONE 298 GRAFTON, W. VA. KISNERS ESSO TOM STATION BARTLETT Beech and Yates Streets Grafton, W. Va. See Joe for Dependable Service PHONE 823 j£ REDS Vjour £ Vrf LUNCH DEPENDABLE f ICE CREAM Our Specialty Serving the Students d, DRUGGIST of GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL If You Get It at the UNION DRUG CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH SALES and SERVICE COMPANY DENTON MOTOR CO. U. S. Route No. 50 Phone 433 GRAFTON, W. VA. . . . It's Right Prescriptions a Specialty WEST MAIN STREET PHONE 500 GLEN SAPP Representative of NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Congratulations COMPANIES Graduating Class of '57 Auto—Life—Fire Low Cost Auto Financing OFFICE PHONE 1255 PAINTERS GRAFTON JEWELRY CO. Congratulations Class of 1957 VALLEY INN MOTOR COURT 25 W. Main St. Compliments of MORGAN MOTOR SALES COMPLIMENTS OF CLARK SINCLAIRS SHOE REPAIR All Type Shoe Repairing Opposite Post Office Graf toft, W. Va. DESOTO—PLYMOUTH Dealer SALES AND SERVICE Phone 870 BLUEVILLE GRAFTON Service When You Need It GULF MOLLOHAN'S GULF SERVICE 17 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. SPURGEON MOLLOHAN, Owner © I That's Us The Young MAN'S STORE 63 WEST MAIN FREY'S SERVICE ST. 29 East Main SHELL GASOLINE AND OILS U. S. ROYAL TIRES AUTO-LITE BATTERIES I' p The Store That Thrift Built 'pemsyJ? WATCH HOSPITAL Professional Building GRAFTON, W. VA. Expert Repairing on Watches Jewelry and Musical Instruments Everything for the American Family PHONE 126 GRAFTON, W. VA. GODWIN SHAFFER U. S. Rt. No. 50 and St. Charles St. Grafton, W. Va. MAYTAG DEALER KNOTTS FUNERAL HOME So Much in Service So Little in Cost DON SETLERS Pure Oil [gPUREI Compliments of Phone 9655 GRAFTON DRIVE-IN Junction No. 50 and No. 1 19 THEATRE GRAFTON. W. VA. We Give S 4 H Green Stamps When you are anxious to please, when you want your gift to be something special and mean something special— MARINELLO LINGERIE there's nothing finer, nothing so sentimental, yet so practical as a beautiful gift from Loars . . . On Life's Journey, always insist on the and Beauty Shop best of everything. VIRGINIA HANLEITER Owner LOARS JEWELRY STORE Telephone—672 Official Baltimore and Ohio 62 W. Main St. WATCH INSPECTORS Grafton, W. Va. Compliments of (W) JAKE JIM'S Servicenter 113 E. Main St. Phone 9640 DR. JAMES V. FLANAGAN COMPLETE SINCLAIR SERVICE Hardware Since 1920 EVANS HARDWARE CO. No. 2 E. Main St. DUPONT PAINTS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES GUNS AND AMMUNITION Telephone 215 Grafton, W. Va. HOME LAUNDRY Cleaners and Dyers Phone 76 Grafton, W. Va. For the Best in Quality and Service BELLE'S NEWSSTAND BELLE WHITE, Prop. 132 W. Main St. School Supplies—Candy—Soft Drinks FARM SUPPLIES Simpson, W. Va. Compliments of FARMERS DELIGHT COMPANY SAM VELTRI AND SON HARDWARE—FEED TRAIL CRAFT BOATS Phone Grafton 3302 C. B. CLEANERS Compliments CASH and CARRY Complete Laundry Service of QUALITY SERVICE AND PRICE We Use Sta-Nu Finishing Progress We Give Green Stamps DR. ROBERT F. GERKINS PHONE 26 WELFARE FINANCE CO. Loans $ 10.00—$300.00 57 W. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. PHONE 1378 M. V. SPRING. Mgr. MASON E. TUCKER FUNERAL SERVICE Bridgeport, W. Va. Specializing in Sandwiches and Milk Shakes BLUEVILLE IF IT S COOD FOOD YOU WANT- AUDRA'S SNACK BAR W. M. ARCHDEACON Company COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND BOYS Grafton, W. Va. MUSGROVE'S WHOLESALE GROCERY Groceries, Flour, Feed 204-206 Latrobe Street GRAFTON, W. VA. JENKINS CLEANERS Corner Beech and Walnut Sts. PHONE 787 Your Cleaners Who Give United Trading Stamps Student Portraits in This Book Were Made by W. R. LOAR AND SON Grafton, W. Va. KODAKS AND SUPPLIES KODAK FINISHING Compliments of THE BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD BLUEVILLE HARDWARE, INC. Corner of U. S. Routes 50 and 1 19 Authorized Hotpoint Dealer Open 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday Through Thursday Open 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Friday and Saturday S H PHONE GREEN STAMPS 16 Compliments of WEAVER BROS. AMOCO SERVICE 1237 W. Main Street GRAFTON. W. VA. Phone 9657 Road Service SKAGGS JEWELERS Exclusive Jewelers Official B O Watch Inspectors WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY Phone 1345 12 W. Main Street Grafton, W. Va. Next Door to A-P SEVIERS SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER 209-211 W. Main St. Phone 9684 SAYRES MARKET Groceries FRESH AND CURED MEATS VEGETABLES AND PRODUCE Every Need for the Table Phone 459 20 E. Main PARRISH AGENCY, INC. Real Estate—Mortgage Loans Insurance 207 W. MAIN ST. GRAFTON, W. VA. BOLYARD’S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Contracting and Electrical Supplies Youngstown Kitchens PHONE 316 OR 407 III W. MAIN ST. STEINBECK ESSO HAMRIC MOTOR CO. Riverside Drive Grafton, W. Va. PHONE 1176 Congratulations, Seniors of 1957 Choose Wisely Your Vocation U. S. Rt. 50 Blueville COMPLETE ESSO SERVICE MASTER STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY U. S. Routes 50-250 Pruntytown We take pleasure in supervising the making of the group pictures and part of the faculty pictures appearing in this booklet. Compliments of R. E. ROBINSON SHEET METAL SHOP Congratulations to the Senior Class JOE DURRETT TIRE SALES Batteries—Recaps 24 HR. ROAD SERVICE 249 W. Main St. Grafton GERARD AMUSEMENT COMPANY I 18 Latrube St. GRAFTON, W. VA. LEONARDS GROCERY Pioneers in Progressive Food Retailing 238 W. MAIN ST. PHONE 740 AMERICAN NEWS AND STATIONERS Underwood Typewriters Burroughs Adding Machines Office and School Supplies PHONE 160 38 W. MAIN Best of Luck, '57 Grads KALO CHEVROLET CO. Maple at Walnut Phone 1741 JAY KALO Your Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealer Compliments of BUILDERS SERVICE and SUPPLY COMPANY Everything for the Builder PHONE 803-280 GRAFTON. W. VA. Compliments of CHRISLIPS DRUG STORE The Friendly Store WEST VA. FARM SUPPLY Hardware Plumbing and Electrical Supplies Phone 15 101 Beech St. EDDIE'S CASH MARKET Fresh Meats—Produce Complete Line of Groceries SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WE DELIVER 122 Yates Ave. Phone 159 MALONES DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO. The Rexall Store Congratulations to Seniors MEET AT MALONES NEWLON FLORIST Finest in Flowers 221 Maple Ave. GRAFTON, W. VA. Tel. 244 R. W. (BOB) HOOD Insurance—All Forms Phone 493 125 W. Main St. GRAFTON, W. VA. ATTENTION High School Seniors Get this new career booklet free on request, PLANNING YOUR FUTURE. Chapter headings include: Your Future in Business, Salaries and Opportunities, Government Positions, Why Specialized Training Pays, Advantages of Office Work, Placement Service, Your Next Step. Write, call at college, or telephone MA 2-9811 for a copy of this booklet. There is no obligation. WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE T. B. Cain, President Clarksburg, West Virginia Since 1868 WILLHIDE MEMORIALS Rock of Ages Authorized Dealer 203 Latrobe St. Grafton, W. Va. V. C. Willhide Owner GRAFTON HOTEL Grafton, W. Va. Hot and Cold Water Telephone in All Rooms Rooms With Baths JOHN KAISNER, Manager BEVERLY SHOP Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Because You Love Good Clothes 253 West Main St. Phone 285 RAFTON, W. VA. 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 of 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 MERRELLS, INC. 111-113 S. Second St. Clarksburg, W. Va. CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CARDS Stationers to the Class of '57 PHONE 3-0121 Compliments of AMERICAN RESTAURANT Louise Shriver, Owner ALWAYS OPEN Home-Cooked Meals 10 E. Main Grafton, W. Va. Tel. 9683 DON'S Hot Dogs Groceries 220 W. Main St. DON CORRICO, Proprietor PARKHILL'S PAINT STORE 242 W. Mein St. Grafton, W. Va. Let Us Help Keep Your Home Beautiful COZY REST RESTAURANT AND TOURIST COURT Air Conditioned Fine Foods For Fine People Private Parties, Banquets Plan Your Next Party AT Furnace Heated Modern Cottages With Baths Let Us Take Care of Your Out of Town Guest AT COZY Compliments of SINSEL COAL CO. Rt. 2 Grafton, W. Va. H. L. HEASTER ROYAL WILES ESSO SERVICE CENTER Typewriter Distributors SALES—SERVICE—RENTALS 11 Arcade Building Clarksburg, W. Va. Tel. Ma. 25861 Washing and Lubrication Our Specialty Route 50 W. Main St. PHONE 9697 R. H. LAWSON OFFICE EQUIPMENT Underwood Typewriter Adding Machines SALES—RENTAL—SERVICE 115 South 2nd Street Clarksburg, W. Va. Phone Ma 2-6811 Compliments of HAMILTONS GROCERY and SERVICE STATION Pruntytown, W. Va. When the Time Comes . . . Let Us Help You Furnish Your Home J. LEE EVANS FURNITURE STORE COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS Since 1898 CONTIC'S PASTRY SHOP Satisfaction Guaranteed Specialize in BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING CAKES Baked Goods Fresh Daily Phone 225 Grafton Kingwood 100 For Home-Cooked Meals Stop at the CRYSTAL RESTAURANT JACOB'S MARKET Groceries, Meat and Vegetables Compliments of BARTLETT'S MOTEL U. S. Route 50 Phone 1676 204 Grand St. State