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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1958 volume:

EX-LIBRIS mSEMlEB IT THE smut wr 4 CONTENTS Dedication . 7 Re-Echo Staff 8 Administration 10 Seniors 19 Honor Students 40 Senior Activities 42 Underclassmen 49 Activities 66 Athletics . 83 Advertisements 101 5 GRAFTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER Hail, Alma Mater! Hats off to you. Ever you'll find us loyal and true; Firm and undaunted always we'll be. Hail to the school we love. Here's a toast to thee. 6 DEDICATION lifB typical teens—making fun out of work-sharing interests—you like jeans but can change to glamour when it fits the occasion. Yes, you re typical teens—Go steady—about five months—Dress up—heels for her —tie for him—You know how to drive—rely on the family bus—get it—say twice a week. You snack, watch television, listen to the radio while doing home work. You re typical high school students—You go out for sports one hundred per cent -You hold down a job-baby sit-sometimes into the early hours of morning-You work in stores garages-up late-little spare time. Your daily schedule is a familiar pattern of high school life-get up at 7.30-maybe 8:00-sometimes oversleep-ride the bus-go at break-neck speed to cafeteria for lunch-drink cokes-munch candy bars and hot dogs-now and then you order a real feed-You enjoy school but hate to admit it-study some-three hours a night-—no a week-average A —well C. Anyway you make the grade—just—but you're satisfied because you are a teen ager. And so since you have all these qualities, be they good or bad, ludicrous, pathetic, or otherwise, we “DEDICATE THIS 1958 RE-ECHO TO YOU THE STUDENTS OF GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL._______________________________________________________________________________ RE-ECHO STAFF Editor-in-Chiet DONNA SMITH Editor KAREN QUEEN Business Manager NANCY FOWLER First row, left to right: Mr. Beeghley, Advisor; Donna Smith, Editor-in-Chief; Nancy Fowler, Business Manager; Karen Queen, Editor; Virginia Sayre, Typist; Helen White, literary Editor; Iris Davis, literary Devers, Literary Editor; Paul Currey, Assistant Advertising Manager; Mary Hinkms, Assistant Business Devers, literary Editor; Paul Currey, Assistant Advertising Manager; Mary Hinkms, Assistant Bu ,nel$ Manager; Tom Miller, Photographer; Ronald Jones, Organization Manager; Ronald Scranage, Ar is ; David Weaver, Subscription Manager; Dick Reed. Mounting Editor; Bob Dean, Assistant Adver .s.ng Manager; Olaf Lawson, Assistant Advertising Manager; Murrell Smallwood. Advertising Manager pictured: Charles Costolo, literary Editor; June Smith, Assistant Advertising Manager; Nancy ora , Assistant Advertising Manager. 6 a mm jo mum m mo JH1 JO WPW! Xt MMHJ' SUPERINTENDENT The position of County Superintendent is held by Mr. Paul Bartlett, a native of Taylor County, who became Superintendent in January 1957. He began teaching in a one room school in Taylor County, where he has lived all of his life. He received his A.B. degree from Fairmont State College and M.A. degree from West Virginia University. He was Director of Education at the Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown, before becoming Superintendent. He is affiliated with the Methodist Church and attends Blueville Methodist Church. He is a member of the local Lions Club, a Mason, and a member of the following educational organizations: West Virginia Education Association, National Education Association, and American Association of School Administrators. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT The office of Assistant Superintendent is held by Mr. Ronald Knotts who has served nine years in this position. He received his A.B. and M.A. degrees from West Virginia University. He taught for one year at Bartlett School in Taylor County and Pruntytown Elementary School for nineteen years. He enjoys working among students. He has proven that he likes to work in the community for he has been Campaign Director of the Annual March of Dimes since 1947. He is Lay Leader of Andrews-St. Pauls Methodist Church, Associate Lay Leader of Fairmont District Methodist Church of the West Virginia Conference. He is also Treasurer of the Taylor County Chapter of the American Red Cross. A very friendly and capable man, he is worthy of this position of Administration. 10 IN APPRECIATION We, the Senior Class of 1958, wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. Hobart Beeghley for the four years which he has devoted to the students of Grafton High School. Our sincerest thanks go to him for his help and guidance to the inexperienced staff in publishing the 1958 edition of the Re-Echo. Mr. Beeghley came to Grafton High School in 1954 and assumed the position of Junior English teacher. He received his Master's Degree from West Virginia University. He has also attended Concord, Fairmont State, and Alderson-Broaddus Colleges. Beeghley has been advisor to the Re-Echo and acted as sponsor of the school paper, and the Debating Club. He has proven himself a very apt public speaker by appearing in many assemblies and at other social and school functions. He will long be remembered by the graduating class of 1958 for his many contributions to our lives. BOARD OF EDUCATION 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 July, 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 can have as many meetings as are needed but are only paid for eighteen of these meetings. The salary of a Board member is twenty dollars per meeting. This is small in comparison to the amount of work and time given in valuable county service. PRINCIPAL MR. MAURICE M. FREEMAN Mr. Freeman is serving his first year as principal of Grafton High School. He received his A.B. and M.A. degrees at West Virginia University. He has done advanced work at Columbia University, the University of Maryland and also at Pennsylvania State. Before he came to Grafton he was principal of several other schools, including Parsons High School for nine years. Mr. Freeman's hobbies are sports, hunting, and gardening . . . Favorite food is banana pie . . . Likes students to be courteous, industrious, and co-operative. Doesn't like to be rushed. REGISTRAR MR. ROBERT W. CLAYTON Mr. Clayton is our very capable registrar. He attended Duke, Columbia and West Virginia Universities. Mr. Clayton received his A.B. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Previous to his appointment as registrar he was a teacher at Buckhannon, principal of a Preston County school, principal of Rosemont School in Taylor County, teacher at West Side School in Grafton, and a teacher of American History in Grafton High School. He is very well known and liked by everyone . . . Has helped many of us in the formation of our future years . . . Hates to waste time. 12 FACULTY RUTH BATTEN, A.B., A.M. Teaches English and Bible . . . Has received her A.B. and M.A. degrees . . . sponsors the National Thespians . . . enjoys collecting post cards ... A friend in need it a friend in deed. This is very true about Miss Batten for she has surely helped us in time of need. MAUDE BURDETT, B.S. Please be quiet . . . second year at G.H.S. . . . dislikes wandering girls ... is well liked by everyone . . . sponsors the JUGS, and Future Nurses of America . . . has a weakness for TV . . . B.S. mother of two G.H.S. students . . . Teaches girls' gym and health. HAZEL COLE, A.B. Has a friendly smile for everyone . . . Teaches Biology with the aid of her camera . . . dislikes loafing, excuses, and discourtesy . . . has been a member of G.H.S. faculty for sixteen years . . . her hobbies are taking pictures and cooking. WILMA BUNNER EVANS, A.B., M.A. Teaches Civics and Economic Geography . . . Would like to have enough money to go around the world, starting at California . . . hopes to be thought of New Year's Eve in 5000 . . . sponsor of A.T.C. and the Magazine Club. HOBART BEEGHLEY, A.B., A.M. Dislikes people who waste time . . . likes books, travel, and public speaking (We might add, he is very good at it) . . . Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail . . . hails from Weston . . .advisor of the Re-Echo Staff . . . A.B., A.M. . . . Teaches English III. CHARLES R. CATHER A.B., M.A., B.S. Teaches Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing . . . Went to Princeton . . . Hobbies are crafts and growing Christmas trees . . . Sponsors the Rifle Club and Craft Club ... Has his A.B., B.S., M.A. NELLIE COOK, A.B.. A.M. Teaches Home Economics . . . Has received her A.B., A.M. . . . Enjoys traveling and good food . . . has taught at G.H.S. for 20 years . . . sponsors the Future Homemakers Club and does a fine job of it . . . likes to work with crafts. LYNN FAULKNER, B.S., E.E., A.M. Has taught at (shll) W. I. . . . Thinks he is getting old and cranky (but we know better.) Interested in radio and television . . . Owner of gum row and the mourners' bench . . . teaches Physics, Chemistry, General Science, and Drivers Education . . . sponsors the Radio Club. 13 FACULTY HAL S. FINDLEY, B.S., M.A. Mr. Findley is a new teacher who was added this year . . .he has received his B.S. and M.A. degrees . . . teaches mathematics and Algebra I . . . previously he had taught in Flemington High School and Grafton Junior High School . . . dislikes students that don't get their hdmework . . . the graduating class of '58 will remember the mixture of fun and hard work we had when Mr. Findley taught us eighth grade Science. MILDRED HADDOX, A.B. Teaches Speech and English . . . Hobby is music . . . Went to West Virginia University and.Davis-Elkins, also Marshall College . . . Sponsors the Future Teachers of America and the Dramatic Club. JOSEPH HENRY, B.A., M.M. Grafton High School band director .. . Hobby, playing bridge . . . dislikes band members who don't stay on the ball . . . Dislikes skippers ... A very neat dresser . . . Mr. Henry's ambition is to have the greatest band in the world! . . . Studied music at Chicago Musical College and Royal Conservatory of Music at Liege, Belgium. F. A. JULIAN, B.S. Seldom seen in the halls of G.H.S. . . . Likes most outdoor sports . . . Friendly manner . . . takes an interest in all of his students . . . is proud of the new Welding-Machine Shop Building . . . Teaches combination welding, theory, and practice. MARY FRUM, A.M., A.B. Another new member of our faculty . . . teaches French and Latin . . . favorite saying is Not what we give, but what we share . . . Pet Peeve Je ne sais pas . . . sponsors the National Honor Society . . . Has received her A.M. and A.B. degrees. SHERMAN HASELDEN, B.S., A.M. Well known for his jolly smile . . . Teaches Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Business Arithmetic and Office Practice . . . likes working out doors and working with the Commercial Club . . . dislikes show-offs and students who come to class unprepared . . . Has taught in G.H.S. for 23 years. Our Athletic Ticket Manager. GLADYS M. HICKMAN, A.B. Hobbies ar television and crossword puzzles . . . Likes courtesy in a student . . . Has taught at G.H.S. for 22 years . . . Pet Peeve is chewing gum . . . Teaches Typing I and Stenography I and II. . . . Sponsors Junior Commercial Club ... Is very interested in athletics. CHARLES F. KELLY, B.S. Mr. Kelly teaches Machine Shop, Shop Theory, Mathematics, and Blueprint Reading . . . Pet Peeve is students missing school . . . dislikes being away from home and friends . . . likes outdoor sports ... He has resided in Grafton for eight years . . . prefers students to be honest and courteous. Well known for his attractive smile. Has received his B.S. degree. 14 FACULTY MRS. NAOMI LAWSON A.B., W.Va.; M.A. Music instructor at Junior and Senior High School . . . Active in church work . . . attended W. Va. Wesleyan and Columbia University . . . She is interested in Barbershop Quartets . . . She sponsors the Y-Teens and Music Club. RANDALL H. McKINNEY, B.S.E. Coach of the basketball and football teams . . . often says, By the way ... is liked for his humor . . . Abel, Baker, Charlie, (ABC) . . . has a habit of pacing, wonder why? . . . Letterman's Club . . . B.S.E. MILDRED SINSEL, A.M., A.B. Certainly knows her history, world and American, too) . . . dislikes uncooperative students . . . likes reading and watching TV . . . promoter of good morals. BEATRICE SMITH, B.S. A new face at GHS . . . likes students who work . . . pet peeve is abusiveness of equipment in mechanical drawing . . . hobbies are archery and traveling . . . Sponsor of the Art Club. HORTENSE MUMFORD, M.A., A.B. Friendly and co-operative . . . Strives to enlighten the Freshmen in Civics . . . Carves each word before she lets it fall . . . Likes to read, play tennis, and travel . . . A very neat dresser . . . Sponsors the Citizenship Club. ELMA ROBINSON, A.B. Liked by everyone . . . Has taught at G.H.S. for five years . . . likes people and plenty of good food ... pet peeve is Ed Sullivan mispronouncing our . . . Teaches Freshman English . . . Hobbies are watching little League Basketball, and flower growing. LAWERENCE SPADAFORE A.B.. M.A. Dislikes being called Speedy . . . friendly personality ... assistant coach of athletics . . . doesn't care for bullies . . . goes for football . . . Letterman's Club . . . A.B., M.S. FESTUS WAGGONER B.S., A.G.R., M.S. Teaches Vo-Ag . . . has taught at G.H.S for twelve years . . . pet peeve is lack of consideration from other people . . . favorite saying Stand firm for a square deal . . . sponsor of Future Farmers of America. 15 FACULTY RUSSELL R. WALLS, JR., B.S., M.A.—A new name on our faculty list . . . librarian . . . helpful to the many students using the library . . . Graduated from Morgantown High School . . . sponsor of the Student Council ... A. V. YOHO, A.B., A.M.—Makes Friday's miserable! . . . pet peeve is students who finish a test early and start to talk . . . enjoys gardening . . . has taught at G.H.S. for 27 years . . . teaches Algebra I and II, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry . . . NANCY BOLYARD—Secretary at G.H.S. . . . Been here 2 years . . . Secretary of Grafton Business Girls . . . Hobby is dancing . . . Favorite food is ham and chocolate cake . . . pet peeve is being called Miss Bolyard . . . Would like someday to have a Mrs. in front of her name . . . Especially interested in a certain black Ford. OFFICE ASSISTANTS These students are chosen for their dependability, honesty, and their ability to get things done correctly. They answer phone calls, type, run errands, collect absence slips, and perform various other jobs that need to be done to keep the office running smoothly. First row. Nancy Bolyard, Secretary; Naomi Wolfe, Kitty Robinson, Virginia Sayre, Connie Stemple, Patty Newcome, Janice Sinsel, Sandra Hufford, Sue Stockett, Nancy Curry. Second row: Ronald Scranage, Sandra Lemmon, Roberta Harter, Karen Withers, Dottie Murphy, Beverly Knight, Linda Bolyard, Violet Dickey, Donna Smith, Howard Wiles. Third row: Virginia Marquess, Peggy Curry, Mary Hinkins, Carolyn Haller, Martha Henderson, Alice Goodwin, Iris Davis, Susan Williams, Patty White, Barbara Manley, Sandra Jacobs. 16 FACULTY SNAPSHOTS COOKS The saying, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating thereof, was verified in our cafeteria. Each day an hour before lunch, tantalizing odors began to float about in the vicinity of the cafeteria making mouths water and stomachs grumble. When the lunch bell finally rings, the rush is on for we know that hot, tempting, well prepared food awaits us in the cafeteria. BUS DRIVERS “Neither rain nor snow nor hail nor sleet shall stop the drivers of our fleet. “Very responsible describes the duty of each bus driver. Each student is entitled to a safe ride to and from the school. It is the job of the bus drivers to fulfill this call. Left to right: Mrs. Dorothy McWilliams, Mrs. Lena Grob, Mrs. Blanche Stutler. First row, left to right: Gordon Dillon, George Synder Jr., Roy Nose, Howard Dillon, Ronald Knotts, Supervisor. Second row: William Turoczy, John Gawthrop, Charles Duckworth, William Whitescarver. CUSTODIANS In the course of a dramatic day, we are many times guilty of untidiness. Where would we be without our props committee, the custodians, who patiently clean up after us every day? As our loyal fans, they are always present at our school activities, keeping the school open, our belongings protected, and our spirits high. They are the first to arrive in the morning and last to leave in the evening. We wish to thank these people for making our school a more comfortable place to live and learn. 18 Left to right: Mr. Mordecai Summerfield, Mrs. Nettie Smith, Mr. Richard Ford. V % • '• ' - v v I h S . -•• ‘ ’IJ.v ' ... , . . ■ 4- . v 1 ' V � i ;v H • ' • n % t � a •■. V • r •i • V % V : . V v ,v f-i 'S v, 1 • ✓ • -A fvr' . L, � • • ' «. t, V, •' • - ■ ’ '■ ■ ' � •-• . - v- - .,, yt vi- V ■ ;-v • • :. 1 ' J -■ • • %-'• W SENIOR OFFICERS Left to right: Deanna Kisner, Jack Burdett, Robert Nicholson, Paul Currey. CLASS HISTORY In September of 54 we entered the halls of G.H.S. confused, timid, and feeling awkward, wearing large red bows, which was a part of our initiations. As freshmen usually are we vere green but we learned fast. We got off to a good start by electing our class officers; Paul Currey, President; Benny Garrett, Vice President; Shirley Devers, Secretary; Ada Kemple, Treasurer. Although still not upper classmen we weren't green anymore, and as sophomores we were a little more confident of ourselves than we were as freshmen. To prove our confidence and ability our boys won the class basketball tournaments. We elected our class officers; Ada Kemple, President; Jack Burdett, Vice President; Deanna Helm Kisner, Secretary; Jim Tucker, Treasurer. In September 1956 we at last became Juniors and upperclassmen. We started things off by electing our officers—John Blue, President; Robert Nicholson, Vice President; Michael Milinovich, Secretary; Tom Cuppett, Treasurer. President ______________________ JACK BURDETT Vice President DEANNA KISNER Secretary................... ROBERT NICHOLSON Treasurer PAUL CURREY We raised $1,062.83 in our magazine campaign for a big accomplishment in the form of the Junior-Senior Banquet and John Blue was the outstanding individual in the campaign by selling the greatest number of subscriptions and winning a watch. In February of 1957 we presented the play Young April which was directed by Miss Batten, with a splendid cast. Our senior year at last. But really the past three years have gone terribly fast and it would be fun to be a freshman again. Or would it? The election of class officers was our means of reorganizing for another school year, when we elected Jack Burdett, as President; Deanna Helm Kisner, Vice President; Robert Nicholson, Secretary; Paul Currey, Treasurer. In May we proudly, but sadly walked up and received our diplomas. Now we are going out into the world. We have had some wonderful times in high school, and also our share of troubles. We will separate, forget, and be forgotten, but stiJI the memories of these four years together will always be imprinted in our minds and hearts. Left to right: Mr. Haselden, Miss Batten, Mr. McKinney, Mr. Faulkner. ROBERT CLARK BAILEY Bob has a neat D. A. . . . Likes buckwheat cakes in the morning . . . Hobby is hunting, especially likes to dear hunt (Kitty Lou). . . Aspires to be an electrical engineer . . . Likes to be lazy . . . Spent Freshman year at Cleveland . . . Radio Club 2, 3. JOHN DOUGLAS BLUE Aim: to fly to Mars in a peanut shell . . . AJways up to something . . . Teachers' pest . . . Never lets lessons mar his brain (doesn't believe in it) . . . Dislikes short assemblies and English class . . . Likes old route 50 . . . (Watch him, girls) . . . Basketball 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; National Thespian 3, 4; Radio Club 2; Junior Class President; Football 4. WILLIAM JOHN BOENDER Handsome chap with little to say . . . teasing ways . . . dislikes nosey people (people with noses?) ... He is one of our taller senior boys. LINDA LOU BOLYARD Likes boys, boys, and more boys; football and cats Snarl . . . Dislikes idea of graduating . . . Neat dresser . . . Ambition—be successful and marry a nice guy . . . Talkative . . . Ate. Student Manager; FHA Vice President; Office Assistant. THEODORE KENDALL BOWMAN Recognized by his crop of red hair . . . Tall senior . . . Cute . . . Dislikes surprise tests or for that matter, tests of any nature . . . Likes sports, horses, and pretty girls . . . Ambition is to be a success in life .... Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. LOREDA JEAN BOYLES Jeanie wants to get married and raise a lot of little Skidmores . . . Has pretty black hair and big temper . . . Has a liking for white Mercuries and Kasson boys . . . Abhors crowded school buses and nosey people . . . Book Club 1; Dramatic Club 2; Library Club 3. BARBARA JEAN BREEDLOVE Always rearing to go . . . Never a dull moment when she's around . . . Her favorite pastime is writing letters . . . Her qualifications of a mate are blond hair, blue eyes, six foot, one inch. (I wonder who?) . . . Four years in the band . . . Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1; Dramatic 1; Music Club 1. PEGGY ANN BROWN Searching for a mate that is honest, dependable, and sincere (Where'll she find one like that??) . . . Second choice is working in an office . . . Collects post cards . . . Likes living in the country and cooking . . . Dislikes unfriendly people . . . Music Club 3; Religious Club; Y-Teens. NANCY JANE BUNNER Tallest girl in the Senior Class . . . Likes long walks, and roller skating . . . Hates the process of getting up and coming to school . . . Blushes easily . . • Doesn't like crowded school buses . . . Music Club. JOHN CHARLES BURDETT Our senior class president . . . Very popular among his class . . . You never see Miss Batten unless Jack is beside her saying, I don't understand . . . Likes girls, football, and any other sports . . . Dislikes nibby people . . . Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Officer, Sophomore Year, Vice President of Class, Senior Year, President of Class; Radio Club 1; Student Council 1. RUTH LYNN COBERLY I'm innocent! . . . Always ready to laugh . . . Known by her classmates as Cricket . . . Dislikes people who don't talk . . . Ambition is to be a social worker . . . Music Club; Dramatics Club; Mixed Chorus. WILLIAM KEITH COFFMAN What??? . . . Hobby is girls . . . Dislikes uncooperative people, and too much homework . . . Famous for his laugh . . . Likes anything Italian (girls???) . . . Music Club; Religious Club; Student Council; Citizenship Club; A Choir. CHARLES MARION COSTOLO An unusual mixture of nonsense and intelligence . . . Pet peeve—fighting with his five sisters . . . His main interest is football, basketball and the girls second best . . . Book Club; National Honor Society; Letterman's Club. ROBERT L. COLEBANK A typical redhead . . . Especially likes playing football and hates warming the bench . . . Quiet most of the time!! . . . One of our big senior boys ... If the wrong thing is said, Bob's face sometimes matches his hair. CHARLES BLAIR CRISS Dislikes anything that causes mental reactions . . . Hopes someday to own a new car . . . Likes cars and money . . . Always heard saying, Just one more time . . . Eats fish legs and chocolate steak (What??) . . . Hobbies are car and girls. THOMAS McGUFFIE CUPPETT Take care of me; Good men are rare . . . Known by his friends os Big Tom or Fluff . . . Hobby is collecting girls' hearts, one in particular . . . Likes nicely built girls, cars, sports, and food, in cafeteria and poolroom quarterback. (Whatever that may be) . . . Would like to play college football . . . Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 22 1 2, 3, 4; Track 1. NANCY CAROL CURREY Her biggest bother is her red hair . . . Hobbies are square-dancing and walks in the woods . . . Favorite food is shrimp . . . Says, Really? all the time . . . Dislikes crowded school buses and wet, dreary days at school . . . Book Club; Library Club; President Dramatic Club; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. PAUL DELMAS CURREY Nothing bothers him . . . Hates stuck up girls . . . Enjoys his rattle trap, I mean car (Pardon the error, Paul) . . . Usually seen at V. I. . . . Ambition is to make a million dollars and retire early . . . Likes trying to skip out of Re-Echo . . . Radio 1; Rifle Club 3, 4; President of Freshman Class; Treasurer of Senior Class. PEGGY ANN CURREY Noted for going steady the longest . . . Big tease . . . When she grows up she wants to raise little Knottsl . . . Her hobby is traveling (where to, Peg?) . . . Pet peeve is slow driving . . . Junior Commercial Club; Tri-Hi-Y; Y-Teens; Dramatics Club; Office Assistant. IRIS EUGENIA DAVIS Too Bad! How Sad! says Iris . . . Can't stand bossy people . . . Dislikes the thought of graduating . . . Ambition is to be a Home Economics Teacher (to get back in school?) . . . Likes swimming, sports, boys, and cars . . . FHA 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Commercial Club 1; Craft Club 1; Office Assistant 4; Library Assistant 3; Re-Echo Staff 4, Literary Editor. LESLIE JOSEPH DAY Wants to be an Electronic Engineer ... Is known as Joe . Has little love for English and plane geometry . . . Likes french fries and girls . . . That'll be the day. . . . His pet peeve is smart guys. ROBERT LYNN DEAN Strong man . . . Always seen begging for rides to Rosemont . . . Dislikes dates on Tuesday nights (why, Bobby?) . . . His ambition is to be a Physical Education teacher . . . Student Council 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Orchestra 2, 3. SHIRLEY JEAN DEVERS Sweet . . . Never a cross word for anyone ... An attractive dresser . . . Enjoys receiving letters from a certain someone . . . Ambition: to go to college and make all A's (I hope you can make it, kid) . . . Dislikes Observer reports, Monday mornings and unfriendly people . . Junior Commercial Club 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3; Music Club 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Junior Play; Secretary of Freshman Class; Future Teachers of America 4; Re-Echo Staff 4. VIOLET WILMA DICKEY Wants to be a teacher . . . likes vacation time . . . has a long pony tail . . . Favorite expression, Jimmy Cats . . . Dislikes having people telling her how to drive . . . Enjoys swimming . . . Junior Commercial Club; FHA, Historian 3, Treasurer 4; Office Assistant 4. 23 DONALD DUNHAM Allergic to books . . . carefree . . . Has a snappy crew-cut . . . Ladies' man . . . FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; . . . Hot Dogs . . . Likes Fairmont. DORIS ELLERS Pretty blonde hair (not peroxide) . . . Very friendly and easy to get along with . . . Nothing seems to upset her . . . Dependable, individual, likes the nursing profession . . . Loves to have fun, always cheerful . . . Y-Teens 1; Dramatics Club 1; GAA 2, 3; Future Nurses 2, 3; Jugs 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Junior Play. KENNETH CARL ESTEL Wants to join the Navy . . . Pet Peeve is homework . . . Favorite food is lean meat (Jack Spratt??) . . . Favorite expression, By the way . . . Likes cars, girls, and food . . . Likes blondes, too . . . Dislikes show-offs, cheese, and flat tires . . . Very active in FFA 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Reporter 4. GRACE O. FARANCE Athletic type . . . Wants to become an airline hostess . . . Likes hillbilly music, hot dogs, and Oh, My goodness! . . . Doesn't like to ride a noisy school bus . . . Nice smile . . . Music Club. ■ DICK FAWCETT I'm inclined to think Dick doesn't like it in Grafton because every week end he takes off for St. Mary's . . . Could it be a girl, it's a known fact he doesn't give a girl a second look here . . . Dick dislikes English very much . . . Likes a certain majorette from St. Mary's (of course) . . . Neat dresser . . . Doesn't say much (he talks a lot but never says anything.) . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3. DONALD GERALD FITZWATER Better known as Donnie . . . Likes food, hunting, and the girls . . . Could do without that alarm clock that seems to go off at unearthly hours in the morning . . . Ambition is to go to college . . . Radio 1; Band 1, 2, 3. SAMUEL D. FLOHR He is a strong man, but in the company of a certain redhead his muscles turn to water . . . Very active in FFA . . . Has won honors as a public speaker . . . Can't stand Chemistry . . . Likes to go hunting with a certain someone at 5:30 a.m. . . . FFA President. ALECIA ELLEN FLOYD Always has a friendly smile . . . Hopes some day to have a Mrs. in front of her name . . . Possesses pretty blonde hair . . . Music Club; Mixed Chorus 3, 4. NANCY VIRGINIA FOWLER Never here, never there, but always somewhere . . . Helpful ... Pet peeve—people putting things off until the last moment . . . Ambition is to be a good secretary . . . Dramatic Club 2; Commercial Club 3 4, President; R-Echo Staff. JOHN GARNER Wants to invent a car that runs without gas . . . Likes girls, cars, and curves . . . Ambition is to become a mad scientist and invent portable holes . . . FFA 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3. BENNIE COLLINS GARRETT Many friends . . All of them clowns . . . Known for his many fads?? . . . Never seems to worry . . . Very athletic . . . Likes recreation, food and girls . . . Dislikes short assemblies and homework . . . Vice President of Freshman Class; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; A Choir 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Archery 1; Radio Club 1. NORMA JEAN GODWIN Would like to be a secretary . . . Her hobby is writing (Who to?) . . . Dislikes study hall and homework . . . Likes black wavy hair . . . Favorite food is baked ham . . . Musk Club; Coin Club; Mixed Chorus. ALICE GOODWIN .Always ready to do a favor for anyone . . . Enjoys band trips . . . Likes to meet new friends (Male or Female) . . . Loads of fun to be with . . . Abhors conceited people. CHARLOTTE SUE GOODWIN Likes convertibles and the four o'clock bell . . . Pretty writer . . . Dislikes contrary bus drivers . . . Wants to be a homemaker for some lucky guy . . . Y-Teens; Tri-Hi-Y; Music . Club; Mixed Chorus. DALLAS EDWARD GULL His only ccime was killing time . . . Eats for more reasons than just to live, he likes food . . . Faint heart never won fair lady, or escaped one either . . . Radio 1; FFA 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4. CAROLYN HADDIX One of the songbirds of G.H.S. . . . Always popping up with a cute saying . . . Could do without those walks to school, on cold mornings . . . Likes males, new clothes, and big cars . . . Music Club 1; FHA 1; A Cappella Choir 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3; Office Assistant 3, 4; Operetta. CAROLYN JUNE HALLER When love and duty clash, let duty go to smash—man hater?!? . . . Mischievous . . . Ambition is to rear little McGahans . . . Some say she's a flirt, but her friends know she means well . . . Especially fond of 57 Plymouths . . . Tri-Hi-Y; Y-Teens; Music Club; Dramatic Club; Mixed Chorus. NORMA JEAN HAMILTON Likes to shoot (take pictures) people . . . Would like to become Rock Hudson's private secretary . . . Dislikes Monday mornings and getting up early . . . Likes boys and Rock Hudson (Naturally) . . . Nickname Jeanie . . . Camera Club; Book Club; Garden Club; Y-Teens; Dramatic Club; Music Club; A Cappella Choir; Mixed Chorus. WESLEY HAMILTON Sleepyhead ... A blush may be handsome and also convenient . . . Quiet, friendly manner . . . Radio Club 1; Craft Club 2; Coin Club 2; Rifle Club 3, 4. LORETTA HAYES Wishes there was some other way to start a day than waking up . . . Loves to sleep in on Mondays . . . Likes shorthand periods . . . Enjoys dancing and speech class . . . Ambition: to make it through G.H.S. . . . Future Homemaker of America 3; Dramatics 3; Library 4. MARTHA HENDERSON « Very neat dresser . . . Fun to be with . . . Joanie is especially fond of a certain guy (not that I blame her) . . . Ambition: To become America's No. 1 homemaker . . . Loves pizza pie . . . ATC; Y-Teens; Dramatic Club; Junior Commercial Club; Mixed Chorus; Office Assistant. MARY FRANCES HINKINS Would like to marry someone handsome and rich . . . (What a combination!!) . . . Hobby is playing the piano . . . Wants to be a nurse . . . Likes polite people, history, jokes, and money . . . Could do without studying and giving reports . . . Dramatic Club 2; Future Nurses 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Treasurer 4; ATC 3, 4; Re-Echo 4, Assistant Business Manager; Girls' State 3; Office Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4. JUDITH ISNER Watch out for that temper . . . Mischievous . . . Enjoys slumber parties . . . Dislikes Observer reports and short assemblies . . . Likes sports . . . Abhors walking to school on cold mornings . . . Judy is loads of fun to be with, she can really liven up a party . . . Dramatic Club; Music Club; Student Council. CHARLES EUGENE JACKSON Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow you may die . . . Likes a good laugh and football , . . Has a mischievous twinkle in his eye . . . Likes tinkering with old cars, (never had a new one) . . . Radio Club 1; Archery Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM HOWARD JACO Cassanova of GHS ... Pet Peeve is Ford owners . . . Hobby is Chevys . . . Known as Bus . . . Dislikes stuck-up girls . . . Hi-Y; Football; Basketball; Track; A Cappella Choir; FTA; Letterman's Club. DANIEL WILLIAM JACOBS Practical joker, but is easily embarrassed . . . Likes football, girls, short periods, and shrimp ... His hobby is hunting, (WHAT??) . . . Everyone calls him Danny . . . Doesn't like homework and tests . . . Wants to become an engineer and make lots of money . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; Coin Club 3; Craft Club 3. THOMAS JOHNS JR. Came here two years ago from Cowen . . . Nickname, Junior'' . . . Likes fourth period lunch and the 4:00 bell ... A great tease . . . Has sparkling blue eyes . . . Likes girls, girls and girls, (especially Patty) . . . Goes deer (dear) hunting . . . Craft Club 1, 2, Cowen High School; Future Farmers 3, 4. EDDIE WILLIAM JOHNSON Eddie likes wine, women and song . . . Hoping to graduate . . . Has a liking for mashed potatoes and tender steak . . . Dislikes conceited people . . . Always joking around . . . Debating Club; Hi-Y Club. RONALD RALPH JONES How about that? . . . Wants to become a teacher . . . Is called Prof . . . Likes cars and living in the country . . . Dislikes inconsiderate people . . . Known for teasing . . . Book Club; Religious Club; National Thespians; National Honor Society; Future Teacher 4, Vice President. RUTH JANE KELLER Girl with the long fingernails . . . Likes long hair and Elvis . . . Hates getting her hair wet when it rains . . . Dislikes dominating people and spinach . . . Blond hair (natural color, too) . . . Book Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Commercial Club. ADA FRANCES KEMPLE Looks as if she just stepped from a fashion show . . . Talks a lot, but never says anything ... Pet peeve, inconsiderate boys . . . Her ambition is to marry a Fawcett and raise lots of little drips . . . Y-Teens, Dramatics Club; Tri-Hi-Y; Commercial Club; Student Council 1-4; Homecoming Princess 1; Re-Echo Staff 4; Band Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Attended Girls' State and Know Your State Government Day. DELORES LOUISE KIRK Quiet . . . Oh! Brother . . . Would like to marry a preacher . . . Likes to read the Bible and go to church . . . Pals around with N. H. . . . Dislikes rock and roll music and Elvis . . . Book Club; Music Club; A Cappella Choir; Mixed Chorus. DEANNA HELM KISNER Possesses pretty blond hair . . . Has beat most of the girls in our senior class by already having a Mrs. In front of her name . . . Likes long weekend passes, square dancing and 4:00 o'clock bell . . . Dramatic Club; Book Club; Choir 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus; Student Council; Homemak-Choir 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus; Student Council; Homecoming Princess 2; Sophomore Officer, Secretary; Senior Officer, Vice President. MARJORIE LILLY KNIGHT Sometimes called Little Moose . . . Aspires to live in Florida . . . Pet peeve is reckless drivers . . . Hobby is playing basketball . . . Likes to eat all the time . . . Likes football and basketball games . . . Dislikes jealous people, noisy study halls and getting up in the morning . . . Junior Commercial Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Coin Club 3, 4; ATC 3, 4. JAMES ROBERT KNOTTS Homework annoys him most . . . Could spend all his time hunting and swimming . . . Favorite dish is steak . . . Ambition is to join the Navy . . . Likes all food but cottage cheese . . . Wants a girl that looks good, cooks good and will go on hunting and fishing trips . . . Charles Dickens Club; Craft Club; Radio Club 1. JANE BOLIN LANTZ Would rather not do the dishes . . . Collects china, sea shells and men . . . Favorite food is spaghetti . . . Wants to go to college and then get married . . . Likes flowers and pretty clothes . . . Dislikes Nibby neighbors and wet school days . . . Future Teachers; A Cappella Choir; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Music Club 2, 3. DON EUGENE LANHAM Ambition—to see new places and meet new people . . . Likes Saturday night dates with a special girl . . . Also enjoys swimming and drag races . . . Dislikes stuck up people . . . Hobbies are cars and hunting . . . Radio Club; Rifle Club and Camera Club. OLAF RICHARD LAWSON Known to his friends as Olie . . . Can't stand stuck up girls ... Is friendly toward anyone . . . Likes eating and drinking (what) . . . Drink and be merry is believed to be his motto . . . Hopes to own an Edsel (I hope you make it, Olie) . . . Craft Club 1, 4; Coin Club 1, 2, 3; Archery Club 2, 3. LARRY GENE LEMMON Guy with a car . . . Likes to hot rod, and go to the stock car races . . . Pow! right in the kisser . . . Doesn't like ihe teachers growling at him . . . Crazy about women and cars . . . Book Club. DIANE GERKIN LOCKHART Blond Hair . . . Pet Peeve is homework . . . Dislikes people who think they are superior . . . Likes fried chicken . . . Has her man . . . Dramatic Club; Book Club. BETTY LUCAS She's small, but so is a package of dynamite . . . Likes clothes, friends and sports . . . Dislikes stuck-up people and being short . . . Likes her man to be tall, dark and handsome . . . FHA President, Vice President, Treasurer-Religious Club. ARLENE LUNDY Her one ambition, to become a good housewife . . . Likes friend chicken . . . Doesn't care for exams and nosey people . . . Courteous . . . Y-Teens President 4; Tri-Hi-Y; National Art Society. JUNIOR MARTIN He has brightened (?) many a class ... Is fond of a certain girl with the initials M. M. (Guess Who)? Hint: it's not Marilyn Monroe . . . His qualifications for a mate is stacked . . . Enjoys football; dislikes anything that may cause mental reaction. CATHERINE CARRIE MAYLE Kay wants to raise little Daytons . . . Hobby is reading and swimming . . . Wishes people would stop complaining . . . Likes fried chicken and pecan pie . . . Crazy about black and white Fords . . . Dislikes undependable people, Monday morning and test days . . . Y-Teens; FHA Historian; Religious Club; Commercial Club. INA PATRICIA MAYLE Rather shy, but friendly . . Would like to leave un- friendly people and homework behind. Likes traveling and new clothes . . . Hopes to be a telephone operator . . . Sews for a hobby . . . Can't stand riding a crowded school bus. MARGARET MAYLE Pretty brown hair . . . Rather quiet until you know her . . . Likes food, boys, dancing and clothes . . . Ambition is to be a secretary . . . Hates the thought of leaving GHS . . . FHA Song Leader. Secretary; Y-Teens; Religious Club. MICHAEL JOHN MILINOVICH One of the many good-looking boys of the Senior Class . . . Watch those shined shoes, it took him an hour to shine them ... A very neat dresser . . . Hopes to become a Mechanical Engineer . . . Enjoys the company of certain blond . . . Also enjoys sports and dancing . . . Dramatics Club; Operetta; A Cappella Choir; Radio Club; Music Club. THOMAS MILLER Some are wise and some are otherwise . . . Abhors homework and writing themes . . . Likes swimming, skating and sleeping . . . Mischief in his eyes . . . Hobby is photography . . . Cute . . . Hi-Y 2; Craft Club 2; Student Council 3; Camera Club 3, President; Re-Echo Staff; National Art Honor Society 4, Vice President; Travel Club 4, President. ETHA LUCILLE MITCHELL Makes frequent trips to A-B College . . . Says she is shy? . . . Dislikes her sister's boyfriend and nosey people . . . Favorite expression, Murder . . . Coin Club. KENNETH MITCHELL Ambition, to be a millionaire . . . Ken . . . Likes Friday nights . . . Dislikes school . . . Tends to his own business . . . Shy III?? HELEN LOUISE MOORE A nice quiet girl . . . Enjoys football and basketball games . . . Favorite food is spaghetti . . . Dislikes getting up early and English four . . . Pet peeve is stuck up people and stubborn boys . . . Ambition is to become an airline hostess. NANCY ANN MORAN Waitin' for the Army to return . . . Vivacious cheerleader . . . Dislikes unfriendly people and riding the school bus . . . Likes clothes and sports, but Bob most of all . . . Ambition is to become a Jennings . . . Commercial Club 3, 4; Student Secretary; Y-Teens 3; FHA 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Princess 3. CHARLES ROBERT MORGAN Wants to become a welder or a professional baseball player . . . Known by some as Fang ... Pet Peeve is people that talk about him behind his back. Now who would do a thing like that?? . . . Favorite food is steak . . . Likes to hunt and fish, also women with lots of money . . . Favorite expression, One More Time. . . . Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES SAMUEL MURRAY Usually there, but doesn't make an issue of it . . . Enjoys collecting coins and eating ice cream . . . Sometimes called Bill . . . Coin Club. DE-ETTA JUNE McDANIEL Is known to her friends as Dee . . . Wants to become a beautician . . . Writes letters . . . Dislikes nibby people and short lunch hours . . . Likes males, new clothes and football games . . . Dearly loves sloppy joes . . . Coin Club 2, 3; Music Club; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA ANN McDOUGAL Known by all as Pat . . . Dislikes the name Patricia and noisy study halls . . . Wants someone sweet, kind and always mine . . . Likes records, clothes, friendly people . . . Wants to live happily ever after . . . Likes sewing and French fries . . . GAA 3; Y-Teens; ATC 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, President 3; Thespians 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. AUDREY LOUISE PHILLIPS Dislikes red headed boys, conceited people and peppermint candy . . . Likes red and black Fords and a certain guy from Fairmont State College . . . Don't you see? . . . Collects pictures of friends . . . Future Nurses 1, 2, 3, 4; Jugs 3, 4; ATC 4; Religious Club. HOWARD PHILLIPS Always ready with a witty remark . . . Usually seen at the drive-in . . . Likes to collect money . . . Dislikes tests . . . Ambition is to make all A's in college . . . Dislikes unfriendly people and people who try to get in the drive-in free . . . Coin Club; A Cappella Choir; Thespians. WILMA JEAN POE Easily embarrassed . . . Jeanie's small, but so is a package of dynamite . . . Neat dresser . . . Usually seen behind the fountain at Malone's . . . Likes boys, and assemblies . . . Dislikes making banana splits. (If you had made as many as she has made you would too). . . . Dramatics Club 3; Re-Echo Staff 4, Artist; Junior Princess 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 3; A Cappella Choir 4; ATC; Art Club 1, 3. WILLIAM LOUIS PYLES Never in a hurry, always late but if you're feeling blue Doc will make you smile . . . Known for his friendliness and willingness to work . . . Known to everyone as Doc . . . Enjoys meeting and dating girls from out of town . . . Ambition is to become a doctor . . . Radio Club; Music Club; Book Club; National Thespians; Hi-Y. SONDRA LYNNE McKEEN Sunny hates to get up early in the morning . . . Dances, swims and skates . . . Favorite food—Pizza Pie . . . Wants to be a dancing teacher . . . Likes clothes, records and going to the ballgames . . . Dislikes loud or unfriendly people . Y-Teens, Secretary; Commercial Club; Dramatic Club; ATC 3, 4; Library Club. PATRICIA ANN NEWCOME Has oh, so many likes . . . Particularly Chryslers and F. W., band trips, 4 o'clock bell and square dancing . . . Ambition is to be a professional sleeper ... A lot of fun to be with . . . Coin Club; Library Club; Debating Club; Band. ROBERT MANSFIELD NICHOLSON Quiet, but very friendly . . . Known to his friends as Nick . . . Very well liked by everyone . . . Likes the company of a certain girl by the name of Queenie . . Attended Boys' State . . . Has done a great job for our school in sports . . . Hopes to become an engineer . . . Hi-Y; Letterman's Club. MARY ALICE PARKER Likes to make new acquaintances, with boys?? Likes dancing, skating and swimming . . . Deepest desire is to marry her secret lover ... Pet peeve is Other Flirty Girls . . . Music Club; Y-Teens; Tri-Hi-Y. KAREN RAE QUEEN Wants a man who is intelligent, good looking, and has plenty of money (keep looking) . . . Likes hamburgers and cokes . . . Ambition: to get through college . . . FTA; ATC; Junior Play; Re-Echo Editor. RICHARD REED Always asking fantastic questions in solid geometry . . . Likes custom cars and pretty girls . . . Dislikes sloppy dressers and vulgar language . . . Coin Club; Book Club; Spelling Club, President 4; Craft Club 4. JAMES GUY RINGLER Strong, silent type . . . The world is full of willing people, some willing to work and others willing to let them . . Likes food, sports, and Sandy . . . Ambition is to become an Engineer . . . Radio Club. DAVID ROBISON Pet peeve, On to 7th Period . . . Likes steak and french fries . . . Known as Butch . . . Short . . . Can be found almost anywhere. CHESLEY RAYMOND ROGERS Man of few words . . . Works hard trying to get away from work . . . Not too fond of school . . . Likes good-looking girls . . . Thinks summer vacation should be longer (365 days longer) . . . Likes to eat. PATRICIA ANN ROBINSON Short, but full of vim, vigor and vitality . . . Likes to eat and go to the drive-in with a certain someone . . . Dislikes people who think they know it all . . . Ambition is to get married and live happily ever after . . . Religious Club; Dramatics; Tri-Hi-Y; Library Club. RICHARD ROY Favorite food—turkey . . . Hobby—hunting or wo-king on cars . . . Some friends know him as Abe . . . Likes motorcycle hill climb . . . Ambition is to be a machinist. HAROLD RUTHERFORD His thoughts are easily red . . . Dislikes short lunch hours and home work . . . Likes food, food, and more food . . . Radio Club; Reading Club; Hi-Y. VIRGINIA MAE SAYRE Simply loves cube steak . . . Wants to be the best secretary in Baltimore . . . Hobby is sewing . . . Likes nice cars and commercial work . . . Abhors getting up early on rainy days . . . Wants to sit on her boss's lap and take dictation . . . FHA !, 2, 3, Reporter 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Craft Club 3; Commercial Club 4; Office Assistant 4. RONALD LEE SCRANAGE Quite an artist (might be kin to Rembrandt) . . . has a friendly, easy going manner . . . Dearly loves chocolate cake . . . Dislikes giving report in Economics . . . Art Club 2, President 3; Religious Club 2; Dramatics Club 3; Office Assistant 4; Re-Echo Staff; National Art Honor Society, President 4. NANCY JOAN SHAHAN Friendly . . . Favorite pastime, dancing . . . Ambition is to follow in the footsleps of Margaret Fonteym and dance with the Royal Ballet . . . Likes semi-classical music, and two-tone Fords . . . Y-Teens; Dramatics; Tri-Hi-Y; National Art; Drum Majorette. WILLIAM MADDEN SHAW Known to his friends as Will (or J. B.) ... He's a rare type . . . Mixture of nonsense and intelligence . . . Always on the go . . . Likes disagreeing with Mr. Walls . . . Will tends to make friends easily and keeps all he makes . . . Would like to become a famous painter Student Council President; Music Club; Coin Club; Mixed Chorus; A Cappella Choir; Track. JOSEPH ROBERT SHELTON Known as Joe to most of his classmates . . . Favorite food is Snails and dog tails . . . Ambition to become a millionaire . . . Better grab him, girls . . . Likes hunting, fishing, cars and women . . . Favorite expression, Do unto others before they do unto you. . . . Dislikes work, work, and more work. LLOYD SHRIVER For some reason he likes Fords . . . Sense of humor . . . Ready for a laugh any time . . . Hobby is baseball and cars . . . National Honor Society; Rifle Club; Stage Crew 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 1; Radio Club 1. JANET KAY SINSEL % Always has a very neat appearance . . . Our homecoming Queen . . . Still looking for a boy taller than she . . . Enjoys cooking, swimming and riding horses . . . Has the desire to become a secretary . . . Commercial Club, Vice President; Tri-Hi-Y; Dramatics Club; Y-Teens; ATC. JANICE MARIE SINSEL An attractive girl with a sweet disposition . . . Fond of a certain Fairmont boy . . . (Could it be Gene) . . . Friendly to everyone . . . Hopes to become a secretary . . . Future Homemaker 1, 2; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; ATC 3, 4; Re-Echo Staff Typist; Office Assistant 4. MURRELL EDWIN SMALLWOOD Often herad saying, “Gosh, I don't know. . . . Ideal girl, has a shape like M. M., short like D. R., and looks like K. N. . . . Dislikes crazy rules in band . . . Would like to play the trumpet like Harry James . . . Rifle Club; Radio Club; Craft Club; Band President 4; Orchestra; Re-Echo Advertising Manager. DONNA LEE SMITH Known as Smitty to most of her friends . . . Has done a great job as editor-in-chief on the Re-Echo ... Is well liked by everyone . . . Has many devoted friends . . . Favorite way to pass time is to spend as much of it as possible with Raymond . . . Simply loves pizza . . . Dislikes smart alecks . . . Y-Teens; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Future Nurses 3; Student Council 3; Commercial Club 4; Editor-in-Chief of Re-Echo. JAMES OTIS SMITH Doesn't like to be called Otis . . . Not seen much with the girls (he likes them, though) . . . Wants to work in Ohio . . . You got that part right . . . Hi-Y; Rifle Club; Craft Club. JUNE YVONNE SMITH It is nice to be natural, if you're naturally nice ... Enjoys skating, sports, and likes to read . . . Ambition is to be an English teacher . . . National Honor Society; Music Club; Religious Club 1, 2, 3; FTA 3, 4; ATC; A Cappeila 3, 4; Mixed Chorus; National Thespians. KENNETH ALLAN STEVENS Would like to be a machinist . . . Likes the 4 o'clock bell and Saturday night dates . . . Hobby is working on cars. His? . . . Known as Kenny . . . One of these days! . . . Radio Club; Hi-Y; Rifle Club. DOLORES EVELYN STOCKETT Known as Sue to most of her classmates . . . Rather quiet??? until you know her . . . When you get to know her is when you have to watch out . . . Enjoys riding in a cream and brown Chevy . . . Can't stand people who flirt with Tommy . . . Often heard saying, Piffle . . . Dislikes Monday and Observer reports . . . Aim to get married and raise lots of little Isabella's. C. HAROLD SUMMERS Wishes there was some other way of beginning the day than waking up . . . Doesn't believe in love at first sight, wants a second look . . . Rifle Club. WANDA ELOISE TAYLOR Dislikes Freshmen running in the halls ... Is trying to learn how to swim . . . Likes to eat salmon and french fries . . . Ambition is to become a registered nurse . . . Likes black Fords best and a certain Air Force boy . . . Dislikes conceited people . . . Future Nurses 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 1; Religious Club 2; Dramatics Club 3. DONALD LEE TRAVIS Works at Armor . . . Favorite meal is steak, mashed potatoes and gravy . . . Nickname big Don . . . Joined the Army Reserve on his 17th birthday . . . Likes girls 17 years old . . . Blond, 5 ft., 7 inches tall . . . Junior Commercial Club 2, Vice President. JAMES THOMAS TUCKER Aim: to learn to be a dear hunter instead of a fisherman . . . Good looking . . . Enjoys sports . . . Hopes to gets a high school diploma . . . Flirtatious eyes . . . Mischievous grin . . . Some people may say he is rather shy with girls, but we know better . . . Radio Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Rifle Club President 3, 4. JERRY WAYNE TURNER Pet peeve—girls who cry over nothing . . . Abhors raining football games and 9 o'clock bell . . . Favorite foods are chicken and mashed potatoes . . . Often heard saying, That will be the day . . . Rifle Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RONALD PATRICK TUROCZY Quiet manner, that's him . . . Known for his laugh and jokes ... A very likeable person, he should go far . . . Likes girls and cars . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2 ... I say . . . Would like to blow up Chemistry laboratory. NORMA KATHYLEEN VANDERGRIFT Hates dirty dishes . . . Gee Whiz . . . Likes to be with Lowell . . . Doesn't like to stay home while having to work . . . Likes to sew and take snapshots . . . Likes french fries . . . FHA; Tri-Hi-Y; Y-Teens; Mixed Chorus. KATHRYN WALTERS Enjoys football and basketball . . . Oh! to get up in the morning ... Pet peeve—freshmen running through the halls . . . Book Club; Commercial Club. CHARLES ROY WATKINS Annoyed by those foolish classes that disturb his 55 minute cat naps . . . Likes hillbilly music, friendly people and Saturday night dates, and skating . . . FFA Treasurer and Secretary. DAVID LEE WEAVER Loves to take trips, especially to Lewisburg . . . Always cheerful . . . Everybody's friend . . . Likes girls, food and more food . . . Hopes to become a doctor . . . Dislikes contrary teachers and people who are hard to get along with . . . Religion Club 1; Craft Club 2; Stage Crew 3, 4, Stage Manager 4; Band Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Play; Junior Class Play; President of Thespians Club; Orchestra. 35 JOHN ESTA WEAVER Can't stand seeing girls chasing boys . . . Hobbies are square dancing and fishing . . . Hates short lunch hours and those blue Mondays . . . Favorite saying, I'll never tell. . . . Likes fried chicken . . . Nickname Lip . . . Loves girls, girls, and more girls . . . FFA Sentinel. SHIRLEY ELAINE WESTERAAAN Likes yellow Chevy, and going to the drive-in on Saturday night . . . Dislikes unfriendly people and homework . . . Favorite food is steak . . Hobbies are dancing and skating . . . Golly, Ned, she is saying all the time . . . Junior Garden Club 1. HELEN ANITA WHITE Pet peeve is being teased about her temper . . . Has pretty red hair, but would rather have dark black . . . Enjoys reading and swimming . . . Red has a habit of saying, Creeps . . . Re-Echo Literary Editor; FHA; Library Assistant; ATC; Travel Club. FRANKIE VIRGINIA WHITESCARVER Likes to square dance and sew . . . Wants to be an elementary school teacher . . . Blushes easily . . . Last of those Whitescarver girls . . . Enjoys band trips . . . Band; Y-Teens; FTA. HOWARD ALAN WILES Another one of those boys who finds entertainment out of town, (Philippi to be exact) . . . Nice looking ... A very neat dresser . . . Known to most people as Smiley . . . Hates for people to make fun of her car . . . Listens to other people's troubles, never tries to shove them . . . Hopes to make it to W. V. U. . . . Archery Club 1; Radio Club 1; Craft Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Escort for Homecoming 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 3, 4; Orchestra 4. KENNETH WILLIS Pet peeve is girls who have to have cars to ride in . . . Hobby is doing nothing . . . Likes to eat chicken ... Is known as Willie to his friends . . . Favorite expression, That'll be the day. . . . Wants to retire at 20 . Likes Machine Shop, girls, sports, and cars . . . Radio Club 1, 2; Archery Club; Rifle Club; Hi-Y. BARBARA GALE WILT Just loves dancing . . . Could eat chicken all the time . . . Favorite saying, Oh, Brother . . . Aspires to get married . . . Nickname, Bobbie . . . Likes boys with dark hair and blue eyes . . . Dislikes unfriendly people. ROBERT WITHERS Still water runs deep. . . . Quiet, but friendly personality ... Is looking forward to the day when he will graduate . . . Shy with girls . . . Likes weekends and good food . . . Liked by all who know him . . . Hi-Y 3; Coin Club 3. NAOMI LOU WOLFE Takes everything in her stride . . . Pleasant disposition . . . Dislikes anything that interferes with fun . . . Likes singing, eating and friendly people . . . Music Club; Band 4; Choir 3, 4. EMILY JEAN WORLEY Friendly and good natured . . . Enjoys sports and long walks . . . Wishes that all people were friendly . . . Dislikes homework and semester exams . . . Book Club; Junior Garden Club; Music Club; Tri Hi-Y; Library Club; Library Assistant. PATTY ANN KNIGHT Rather quiet till you know her . . . Seems to dislike fried onions, rainy days and washing dishes . . . Enjoys football games . . . Plans to be a secretary . . . Junior Commercial Club Treasurer; Reading Club; Craft Club. PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE RONALD EVERETT HOLT VICTOR LEE RUTHERFORD CHESTER LEROY SHARPS LLOYD LEE SWISHER TED WILBERN WEAVER 37 • • CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1958 of the Grafton High School of the city of Grafton, County of Taylor, and State of West Virginia, being of reasonably sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills by us heretofore: Robert Bailey leaves Kitty Lou wishing that she could go with him. John Blue wills his height to Gary Hess. Bill Boender wills his brain to anyone who can use it. Linda Bolyard leaves her many boy friends sadly. Ted Bowman wills his bright red hair to anyone who can wear it as well as he does. Jean Boyles leaves her shyness to Patsy Shanes. Barbara Breedlove leaves her energy to anyone else who has Wheaties for breakfast. Peggy Brown leaves her seat on the bus to anyone who wants a bumpy ride. Nancy Bunner bequeaths her height to Dolly Bolyard. Jack Burdett leaves his pleasant personality and ability to get along with teachers to his younger brother. Bill. Ruth Coberly wills her corny jokes to someone who can do better (if they can!!). Bill Coffman leaves his footsteps in the halls of G.H.S. for someone else to follow. Bob Colebank leaves without looking back. Charles Costolo leaves the same way he came . . . through the door. Blair Criss leaves Mary Lee. Hands off, boys!!! Tom Cuppett leaves his athletic ability to Randy Barton . . . good luck. Nancy Currey leaves and takes everything with her —except her textbooks. Paul Currey leaves and takes his jalopy with him. Peggy Currey leaves to join Rich. Iris Davis wills her Economics reports to anyone who cares to give one. Joe Day just leaves and announces his intention of sleeping for the next few months. Bob Dean leaves in a daze. He was taken by surprise when someone said he had graduated. Shirley Devers leaves gratefully but with many memories. Violet Dickey wills her long hair to Patty Smith. Donald Dunham wills his shy ways to Mike Harrison. Doris Ellers just leaves. She never liked school because the teachers wouldn't let her sleep. Carl Estel leaves to become pin-up boy of the WACS. Grace Farance wills her athletic ability to Anna Ringler. Donald Fitzwater leaves looking forward to the future. Sam Flohr leaves Wanda behind, but he made it clear that other boys are to stay away. Ellen Floyd leaves to join a certain someone. Dick Fawcett leaves to go to home sweet home . . . at last. Nancy Fowler wills her ability to get things done to her sister, Carolyn. John Garner leaves to tour the country to find a suitable girl. Bennie Garrett leaves his position as fullback to his brother, Teddy. Diane Gerkin Lockhart leaves to join her husband, Lee. Norma Godwin leaves, very thankful to be out. Alice Goodwin wills her ability to get along with people to Beverly Knight. Charlotte Goodwin leaves most willingly. Dallas Gull leaves and is thankful of it. Carolyn Haddix bequeaths her beautiful voice to someone who can use it. Carolyn Haller leaves to make her dreams come true. Norma Hamilton leaves taking the friendship of her classmates with her. Wesley Hamilton leaves English IV to anyone who thinks they can pass it. Loretta Hayes leaves Economics class to some poor Junior. Martha Henderson wills her neatness to Patty Norris. Mary Hinkins leaves her grades in English IV to anyone who will need them. Ronnie Holt leaves (period). Judy Isner leaves in a hurry. She doesn't want them to change their minds and make her stay. Charles Jackson leaves with all his corny jokes. William Jaco folds up his tent and silently steals away into the night. 38 Class Will — continued Daniel Jacobs leaves Patty behind. Junior Johns leaves to search for greener pastures. Eddie Johnson leaves at last. Ronald Jones wills his grades to someone who can do as well. Ruth Keller leaves her long fingernails to someone who needs them. Ada Kemple leaves her congenial personality to the gang. Deloris Kirk leaves the school to her sister, Opal. Deanna Kisner leaves to join her husband at last. Marjorie Knight leaves and takes Don with her. Patty Knight leaves G.H.S. to all juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Don Lanham goes with his Ford and ??? Jane Lanfz leaves with her paint brushes. Olaf Lawson wills nothing because he has taken everything with him. Larry Lemmon simply leaves. Betty Lucas just can't leave any inches to anyone (has anybody any to spare?). Arlene Lundy wills her winning smile to anyone needing it. Junior Martin leaves to find something more interesting. Catherine Mayle leaves her good behavior. Ina Mayle leaves her quiet manners to any G.H.S.'er. Margaret Mayle leaves her seat in English IV to anyone willing to work. Mike Milinovich leaves with Martha on his arm. Tom Miller leaves without Patty. Lucille Mitchell wills her pleasant smile to next year's sunshine girl, Susie Williams. Kenneth Mitchell leaves with the rest of his friends. Helen Moore leaves with the gleam of matrimony in her eyes. Nancy Moran leaves with high hopes of adding the other ring to her finger. Jim Murray leaves as unobtrusively as he came. DeEtta McDaniel leaves her joyous lunch hour. Patty McDougal leaves h many abilities to the school as a whole. Sondra McKeen leaves to make room for her sister. Patty Newcome leaves in a daze, trying to remember all that G.H.S. teachers taught her. Bob Nicholson leaves his likable personality to anyone who can do with it what he did. Mary Alice Parker leaves thankfully. Louise Phillips wills her red hair to Linda Hickman. Howard Phillips leaves to work on his chemistry and physics experiments. Jeannie Poe wills her art ability to the art class. Bill Pyles leaves his figure to anyone who can assume it (Nelson?). Karen Queen wills her position as editor of the yearbook to some deserving junior. Dickie Reed leaves solid geometry morning sessions to anyone who wants them. Jim Ringler leaves Sandy sadly behind. Patty Robinson goes without looking back. David Robison leaves his friends to their plight. Richard Roy leaves taking everything he owns with him. Harold Rutherford just leaves and wishes next year's seniors good luck. Victor Rutherford wills his quiet ways to Dave Brutto. Virginia Sayre wills her place as typist for the Re-Echo to anyone that will take it. Charles Morgan leaves gladly. Chesley Rogers leaves all to his brother. Ronald Scranage wills his art ability to David Hedrick. Nancy Shahan wills her position as drum majorette to one of the junior sponsors (good luck). William Shaw leaves to study art and become a great artist. Joe Shelton leaves and is mighty proud of it. Lloyd Shriver leaves Linda behind but making clear, hands off. Janet Sinsel leaves, remembering that wonderful night of the Homecoming of '57. Janice Sinsel can't decide what to leave so she is taking everything with her. Murrel Smallwood leaves taking his trumpet with him. Donna Smith leaves taking her many friends with her. 39 VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN PATTY McDOUGAL has won the coveted honor of being Valedictorian of our 1958 Senior Class. She has put in four long years of hard work and study to attain this honor. Patty has a sweet manner and pleasing personality which has won her many friends among the students and teachers of Grafton High School. Although kept very busy with her studies she has found time for many other activities around the school. LLOYD SHRIVER certainly has proved his ability by being Salutatorian of our Senior Class. He has worked very hard to achieve this honor and is deserving of the title. Lloyd has a friendly personality and is well liked by all who know him. He is bringing to a close a very successful high school career where besides his fine scholastic record he also participated in athletics and other organizations. DONNA SMITH ranks third% place in the 1958 Senior Class. Donna's scholastic ability not only won her this honor, but her pleasing smile and charming personality played an important part. Her pleasant manner and quiet ways have won her many friends. VIOLET DICKEY has won the fourth place of honor. Her scholastic ability plus her friendly smiles and sweet personality has won her this honor. She has proved her ability in many ways, one of these being chosen Miss Homemaker of 1958. 40 HONOR STUDENTS Ranking in fifth place is ROBERT NICHOLSON. His determined manner has brought him this reward. He is known by Nick to most of his friends. Nick is very well mannered and is always a gentleman. His willingness to do things has made him an outstanding student. RONALD JONES a friendly and well liked boy has attained seventh place. His ability and willingness to work are among his many assets. He is always ready to lend a helping hand when called upon. One of our seniors who is not only intellectual, but very athletic, is CHARLES COSTOLO who ranks ninth in our Senior Class. He has worked very hard in his four years in high school and has done much to contribute to the good of our class. WILLIAM COFFMAN as eleventh among his classmates, came to us from St. Augustine in his sophomore year. He not only has great academic ability but has worked very hard in other ways towards the success of our class. His pleasant smile and charming manner have gained him many friends. JUNE SMITH who is not only intellectual but a very nice and well liked girl is in sixth place. Through her friendly way and cheerful greetings she has won many friends. Besides ranking high scholastically, she has been active in extracurricular activities. In eighth place is NANCY FOWLER, a very efficient and hard working girl who wants to continue working in the commercial field after she graduates. Nancy is very business like and always finishes every job she starts. IRIS DAVIS who finished tenth in the race is a hard worker and very serious about her studies. She is rather quiet at times but a very nice person to know. Her ability, along with her enthusiasm has helped her to win this honor. WILLIAM BOENDER one of our tall senior boys ranks in twelfth place scholastically. He has maintained a high record and well deserves twelfth place. His quiet personality and manner have won him much respect among all students. 41 WHO’S WHO We, the senior class, wish to take this time to commend a few of the many who have made our final year a great success. WILL SHAW is to be congratulated for the unlimited duties he has faithfully conquered as the President of the student body. At halftime of the Homecoming Game JANET SINSEL was crowned Miss Bearcat VII. Serving her as senior princesses were NANCY CURRY, and NAOMI WOLFE. DONNA SMITH, editor-in-chief of the Re-Echo, and ReEcho Staff along with the advisor, MR. BEEGHLEY, are to be commended for the successful job they have accomplished. Attending Rhododendron Girls' State in 1957 were JUNE SMITH, MARY HINKINS, JANET SINSEL, and ADA KEMPLE. RONALD JONES, and BOB NICHOLSON represented Grafton High School in Mountaineer Boys' State. Senior Members of the National Honor Society are: PATTY McDOUGAL, JUNE SMITH, IRIS DAVIS, LLOYD SHRIVER, RONALD JONES, ROBERT NICHOLSON, CHARLES COSTOLO, WILLIAM BOENDER, WILLIAM COFFMAN, VIOLET DICKEY, NANCY FOWLER, JAMES RINGLER, DONNA SMITH. NANCY MORAN, who has been a varsity cheerleader for the past four years, cannot be surpassed when it comes to school spirit. Members of our class who are in the National Thespians are: JUNE SMITH, RONALD JONES, PATTY McDOUGAL, BILL PYLES, BILL BOENDER, JOHN BLUE. To DAVID WEAVER, LLOYD SHRIVER, and HOWARD WILES, who have kept the stage ready for all occasions goes much credit. We are justly proud of the following boys who have participated in school sports: JOHN GARNER, BENNY GARRETT, TOM CUPPETT, BOB DEAN, ROBERT NICHOLSON, BUS JACO, JUNIOR MARTIN, ROBERT COLEBANK, HAROLD RUTHERFORD, CHARLES COSTOLO, JIM RINGLER, LLOYD SHRIVER, JACK BURDETT, RONNIE TUROCZY, MIKE MILINOVICH, DANNY JACOBS, TED BOWMAN, CHARLES JACK-SON, JOE DAY, JIM MURRAY. TOM CUPPETT was named to the second team on the ALL STATE ROSTER. Several seniors are members of the GHS Marching Band and the A Cappella Choir. Guiding us this year as our class officers are: JACK BURDETTE, president; DEANNA KISNER, vice president; ROBERT NICHOLSON, secretary; and PAUL CURREY, treasurer. Senior student Council members are: NAOMI WOLFE, NANCY MORAN, ADA KEMPLE, and BILL COFFMAN. NANCY SHAHAN served the band as Drum Majorette for the past year. RONALD SCRANAGE is credited for the fine work he did as head artist on the Re-Echo Staff. JEANNIE POE assisted him. MARY HINKINS has completed her fourth year as an office assistant. To MR. CLAYTON, our registrar, we extend our deepest respect for the many hours he has spent helping each of us through our fourth and final year at Grafton Senior High School. 42 THINGS WE’LL MISS Mr. Beeghley's funny jokes Mr. Freeman's advice to lovers Listneing to other people's love problems English IV All the understanding (?) teachers Mr. Yoho's Friday tests Mr. McKinney's By the way The agony we go through on report card day Teasing Mr. Walls Band trips Friday night football games The guilty feeling when we sneak down the steps Those rainy Philippi football games Our fight for the Class AA football championship Preparing for the big prom Those delightful meals in the cafeteria Mr. Haselden's jolly smile Last minute cramming for exams Mr. Faulkner's friendly hellos Working on the Re-Echo Thoes poor majorettes will miss making up drills for basketball games Play practice School in general (and our friends in particular) Running in the halls and never knowing if we are going to be caught The Oh, What will I tell mom, on report card day The freshman initiation and those red bows Then, too, each other — the Class of '58 JUST IMAGINE G. H. S. with clean lockers Having pizza pie for lunch Life without the dirty 5 Tom Cuppett without a girl Patty Newcomb driving a Model T The coke machine being in order Howard Wiles' car shining Mr. McKinney without a cigar Everyone making A's Ted Bowman with black, straight hair Paul Currey without his rattle trap School without teachers Three months of school and nine months of vacation Judy Isner not flirting School without Observer Tests Not having workbooks in English IV Linda Bolyard with the same boy for two whole weeks June Smith not making A's Doris Ellers with black hair Nancy Shahan being a wrestler David Weaver being a jockey Mr. Clayton walking at a slow pace Charles Jackson being serious No lovers in G. H. S. G. H. S. without us — the Class of '58 43 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Faculty and guests enjoy dinner at Junior-Senior Banquet-Prom. Senior and Junior class officers and their dates at the table of honor. Anyone care to dance? 44 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 45 U ce 0 SUCCTf 41 ' eusiwfj. GIRLS' STATE BOYS' STATE Rhododendron Girls' State was held the second week in June. The purpose is to better acquaint girls with state and local government. The representatives were chosen from the Junior Class. Those attending Girls' State were, left to right: June Smith, Mary Hinkins, Ada Kemple, Janet Sinsel. Mountaineer Boys' State is a week's activity held the first week of June each year to educate boys in the field of government. They are chosen from the Junior Class. Those attending Boys' State in 1957 were: Robert Nicholson and Ronald Jones. FUTURE HOMEMAKER MISS SECRETARY STAR FARMER The honor of The Future Homemaker of Grafton High School was achieved by Violet Dickey. She received the honor by making the highest grade on the Betty Crocker test given to all senior girls taking home economics. Miss Secretary of 1958 of Grafton High School is Nancy Fowler. She was chosen from the commercial department for her dependability, poise, character, initiative, and scholastic record. All F.F.A. Members who have completed one or more years of Vo-Ag and F.F.A. Membership are eligible for the awards which are: a medal and a cash award of $10.00 to the chapter winner. Awards are presented to the member of the Chapter completing the best supervised farming program. Chester Leroy Sharp supervised Farming program consisting of seven head of sheep, 2500 cabbage, and some broilers. 49 JUNIOR OFFICERS President ........._______________ CHARLES HAISLIP Vice President JAMES LORD Secretary__________________________DOTTIE MURPHY Treasurer________________________ JOY MASON Junior Advisors are: Mrs. Burden, Mr. Beeghley, Mrs. Haddox, Mrs. Sinsel, Mr. Waggoner. Left to right: Dottie Murphy, Charles Haislip, Joy Mason, James Lord. We're almost there. We've come a long way since we entered the halls of G.H.S. as Freshmen in September 1955. That year we elected Jim Lord, President; Mike Haislip, Vice President; Barbara Friend, Secretary; Patty Knight, Treasurer. As Sophomores we elected Mike Haislip, President; Teddy Garrett, Vice President; Dorothy Harden, Secretary; Thomas Johns, Treasurer. Serving us now that we are upper classmen are Mike Haislip, President; Jim Lord, Vice President; Dottie Murphy, Secretary; Joy Mason, Treasurer. Our play, titled Green Valley, proved a big success. We made $524.67 profit in our magazine campaign. The profit is used for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Mark Crawford was the highest seller. Four of five varsity cheerleaders can be claimed as Juniors. They are Susan Williams, Dottie Murphy, Karen Withers, and Sandra Jacobs. Among the athletes who are Juniors are: Mike Haislip, Jim Lord, Ted Garrett, Bill Jackson. We feel we are now ready to meet the challenges which face us as Seniors-to-be. 50 JUNIORS Patricia Alexander Sandra Areford Junior Armstrong Carol Austin Harold Austin Ivan Austin Harry Baker Clyde Barcus Karen Bartlett Patty Bartlett Delores Bolyard Lois Bolyard Robert Boyce Donald Brady Philip Brown William Bush Raymond Carder, Jr. Herbert Clarkson Gary Cochran Annalee Corder Ruth Cozad Mark Crawford Diane Criss Lilly Curry Rita Curry Charles Dodge Roberta Faulkner William Flohr Andrew Fletcher Robert Garrett Nancy Getz Gerald Goodwin John Goodwin Carolyn Grimes Dorothy Guthrie JUNIORS Charles Haislip Geneva Hall LaDonna Hall Dorothy Harden Linda Haught James Henderson Linda Hickman Velma Holt Marcille Hudkins Robert Hulderman Lewis Isner Patricia L. Isner Patricia M. Isner Dorsey Jacobs Sandra Jacobs Paul Jewell Perry Jewell Thomas Johns Priscilla Keane Carol Keyser Maxine Kisner Carol Knight Doris Knight Eloise Knotts Robert Knotts Ronald D. Knotts Jean Lambert Wayne Lawler James Lord Ethel Lough Ronald Ludwick Janice Lundy Barbara Manley Lonnie Martin Joy Mason JUNIORS Robert Matthews Carol Miller Gary Miller Rita Miller Shirley Miller James Morgan Martha Morgan Constance Murray David Murphy Dottie Murphy Carolyn McCartney Margaret McCue Richard McDonald Mary McKeen Patricia McMullen Hugh McPhail David McQuaid David Nestor William Newbrough Charles Newcome Judith Parkhill Charlene Petrovich Franklin Phillips Carolyn Poe Robert Poling Ruth Poling Paul Pratt Edward Prunty Nelson Pyles Ronnie Robinson Wanda Robinson Carolyn Rogers Stephen Salisbury Martha Sharp Mary Sherman JUNIORS Richard Shingleton Peggy Shriver Sarah Smith Constance Stemple Toni Strader Carroll Summers Dawn Tennant June Tighe Neal Trickett David Tucker Paul Tucker Patricia Turner Barbara Walters Anita Ward Lillian Weaver Claudette Westfall Denzil Westfall Bonnie White Jerry White Susan Williams Karen Withers Alice Wood Lynwood Yeager Delores Zinser PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE: William Cross Martha Findley Charles Gelhausen James Haddix Margie Hartley Gary Hess William Jackson David Johns Betty Knotts Mildred Lambert Gary Lantz Jon Lovejoy Everett Martin Willard McIntyre Herbert McVicker Betty Peters Charlotte Peters Emily Post Carl Saucer Chester Sharp Jerry Simons Joseph Sloan Arthur Stockett George Williams Cora Wolfe 54 s o p H O M O R E S President TERRY KEENER Vice President CAROL McKEEN Secretary SANDRA HUFFORD Treasurer PATTY WHITE Left to right: Patty White, Terry Keener, Sandra Hufford, Carol McKeen. Paul Alexander Harry Arble Carolyn Bartlett Randy Barton Catherine Beltner Mike Bennett Paul Biddle George Board Ivan Bolyard Elvera Bolyard Fred Bolyard Laura Bolyard Sandra Bolyard Alice Bowman Jo Ann Boyce Junior Boyles Linda Brown Frank Carroll Bob Childers Bob Coberly Marjory Cochran Steve Coulson Clyde Courtney Margaret Crim Donna Current George Current Patty Cutright Evelyn Delauder Sharon DeMoss Nancy Denton Jo Ann De Vault Kay Dodge Evelyn Dunham Carolyn Edwards Susie Ewers Charles Fast SOPHOMORES Tom Fawcett Carolyn Fowler Nancy Funk Patty Gawthrop Earl Glaspell Larry Gerkins Delberta Godwin Annetfa Gough Rosetta Gough Rodney Green Jane Griffth Douglas Haddix Ruth Haddix Portia Haller Bill Haller John Hamilton Bob Harman Roberta Harter James Hebb George Hedrick Tom Hildreth Rufus Holden Elaine Hood Ralph Huffman Sandra Hufford Regina Hughes Charles Isner Samuel Jacobs Sharon Jefferies Francis Jennings Calvin Johnson John Johnson Terry Keener Robert Kent Elizabeth Kisamore Charles Kisner Bernard Knotts Carole Knotts Dortha Knotts Harry Knotts Carl Knotts Larry Lantz Sandra Lemmon David Lough Ronald Ludwick Walter Lynch Virginia Marquess Ronald Marshall SOPHOMORES Jimmie Martin Tom Mason Tom Mauller Drewford Mayle Lovell Mayle Marilyn Mayle Harold Mendelson Donald Miller Joyce Miller Nelson Miller Sue Miller Terry Moore Fretta Moore Charles Moran Ronald Moran Ardith Morgan Carl Murray John Murray Francis Musgrove Carrie McCartney James McCue Deloris McDonald Nancy McDonald Norma McGee Jerry McHenry Carol McKeen Ruth McKinney Robert McVicker Ann Nestor Buddy Nestor Linda Newcome Mike Newhouse Wilma Newlon David Nines Shelva Parsons Norma Peters Robert Phillips Barbara Poling Virginia Post June Ann Pratt Beverly Price Eleanor Pritchard Emma Sue Pyles Patty Ribblett Robert Riggleman Anna Ringler Charles Rogers Kitty Lou Robinson Dorsey Rosier Shirley Sapp Patsy Shanes John Shaw Edward Shelton Jane Shingleton Paul Shroyer Edna Simons Raye Simmons Barbara Sinsel Patty Slaton Sally Slaton Robert Smith Roger Smith Karen Stead Elizabeth Stemple Helen Sterling Joyce Stevens Barbara Tansill Leona Taylor Don Thompson Carl Trickett Howard Trickett Jack Trimble Hiram Fred Tucker James Thomas Tucker Richard Utt Judy Valentine Ada Ward Ellen Warder Betty Wagner Donald Wagner David Wasrud George Watkins Dorothy Weaver Jane Weaver Karen Weaver Patty White Shirley Wickum Barry Williams Freda Williams Herbert Williams Joyce Williams William Withers William Wolfe Dorsey Wolfe, Patty Wolfe Richard Wolfe F R E S H M E N President WILLIAM BURDETT Vice President BETTY BARTLETT Secretary CAROLYN LODGE Treasurer margie McDonald Left to right: William Burdett, Betty Bartlett, Carolyn Lodge, Margie McDonald. Mary Armstrong Elsie Arthur Don Ashby Margaret Bailey James Barcus Walter Barnett Betty Bartlett Linda Bartlett Margaret Bartlett Patsy Bartlett Rita Blue Jerry Board Tom Boender James Bolliger Barbara Bolyard Mary Ann Boston LaDonna Bott Junior Bowman Carolyn Boyles Brenda Bradford Clyde Bradford Howard Breedlove David Brutto Ralph Bunner William Burdett Lawrence Caine John Clelland Janie Clovis Bennie Cochran Frances Colebank Judi Colebank Marshall Collins Albert Cooper Helen Cozad Wanda Cozad Thomas Craft Dick Culp Melva Currey Roger Curry James Custer Judith Debar Shirley Demoss Brice DeVault Delmas Dickey Glenda Dillon Carol Dotson Francis Drummond Mitchell Dunham Wayne Estel FRESHMEN James Facemire William Fisher Charles Flohr Joyce Ford Ronald Freeze Linda Frey Terry Gabbert Rebecca Gerkins Paul Gianakios Richard Glover Judy Goosman Bonetta Gough Jean Gray Patty Grow Mary Haddix Mary Hanlieter Charlotte Hardman John Harrison Michael Harris Michael Harrison Agnes Hawkins Ronald Hayes David Hedrick George Hershman Anita Hoffman Roger Hoffman James Holden Dayton Holcomb Loress Holcomb Barbara Hughes Richard Husk Jerry Isner Betty Jackson Homer Jefferies Buddy Jenkins Warren Johns Carol Johnson Sylvia Johnson Larry Kelly Terry Kelly Paula Kinter Julian Kennedy Opal Kirk Richard Kite Robert Klepful Judy Knisejy Karen Knight Donald Knotts Karen Knotts Peggy Knotts Charles Kuhnes Clyde Kunst Charles Lambert Donald Lambert Ina Lambert Larry Larew Bobby Lawson Linda Leeper James Lindsey Carolyn Lodge Nancy Lough Carolyn Ludwick Nancy Lundy Barbara Lyons Mike Magnifico Edward Malone Jim Maloney Edward Manear Mary Martin Charles Mayle FRESHMEN Rowena Mayle Vianna Mayle Celeste Miller Gail Miller Patty Miller Clara Mitchell Williard Mitchell Donald Moore Victoria Moore James Morrehead Carol Moyer Freda Mullinax Carolyn McCloy Leonard McDaniel Lloyd McDaniel Richard McDaniel Margie McDonald Judith McEldowney Charles McFarland Harman McGee Betty McVicker Vonda McVicker Diana Newhouse Patty Nestor Eddie Nicholson Charles Nicola Rosemary Nines Patty Norris Orris Pase Carol Parsons Dennis Paugh Karen Perkins Margaret Poling Wayne Poling Harold Prunty Wanda Prunty Douglas Reed Kenneth Reed Sue Riley Carol Ringler Glenn Ringler William Robb Dottie Robinson Joe Robinson Carol Roush Norma Roy Carl Rutherford Jean Rutherford Charlotte Shahan Patty Satterfield Charles Scranage Jonthan Sharp Paul Sheets Barbara Shingleton Patty Sinsel Roy Slaton Shirley Slaton Anetta Smallwood David Smith Stewart Spring Mary Squired Sandra Stackhouse Terry Steadman Janet Stewart Sylvia Summers Joe Taylor Nellie Taylor Patricia Taylor Richard Taylor John Thompson FRESHMEN Bill Thorn Janie Tucker Noble Turner Marcella Vandergrift Barbara Weaver Betty Weaver Carolyn Westfall Shirley Wertz Jerry White William Whitescarver Dora Williams Juanita Willhelm Barbara Yeager Patty Tucker Vernon Tucker Rose Veltri Edith Watkins Kenneth Wells Forest Westerman Cleo White Janet White Ronald Wiant Victor Willhide Judy Willis Robert Wolfe Herbert Zinser SEPTEMBER 3— Teacher's Meeting 4— Back to school! Many old faces gone, but many new ones to replace them. 6—Off to a good start, GHS—13, Notre Dame 0. 9—The teachers held their annual picnic at Tygart's Dam. 10— Class Elections of officers for 1957-1958. 11— Just one more laugh, please. The Freshmen were initiated. 13—It was close but we pulled through. G.H.S. 2, Bridgeport 0. 16—Regional Vo-Ag Teachers Dinner was served in the Home Economics Department. 19— The band journeyed to Phillippi to the Street Fair. 20— The Bearcats did it again, G.H.S. 25, W. I. 7. 23—County principals' meeting at Cozy Rest. 25— Open House—Machine Shop. 26— The Gold and Blue Band attended the Buckwheat Festival at Kingwood. 27— Our team suffered its first loss in 22 games—G.H.S. 0, West Fairmont 13. OCTOBER 4— G.H.S. band attended the Forest Festival and the game. We won, G.H.S. 21, Buck-Up 0. 7, 8, 9—Pose pretty—Junior, Senior, and Faculty pictures were taken. 8—Mr. Charles Henderson explained Jet Power in an assembly. 10— Delmar Pictures were taken. 11— Oh, Happy day! G.H.S. 6, Weston 0. 18—Original game with East Fairmont postponed because of flu. 21— 22—No school. WVEA was held at Clarksburg. 25— A wonderful way to spend a homecoming. G.H.S. 26, Morgantown 13. During halftime Janet Sinsel was crowned Homecoming Queen. 26— The band attended Mountaineer Weekend at West Virginia University. 30— Mr. America presented an exciting assembly ... a regular bone crusher! NOVEMBER 1— We chalked another one up. G.H.S. 36, Shinnston 6. 5— Marshall Choir entertained the faculty and student body. 8—Rev. Rowe spoke in assembly. 8—One we would rather forget. G.H.S. 6, Phillippi 20. 11— No school—Veteran's Day. 15— The end of a season to be proud of. G.H.S. 45, East Fairmont 0. Seventeen seniors played their last game. 21—Junior Class presented Green Valley as the annual play. 27— Junior Class sponsored a Thanksgiving Assembly. 27—Thanksgiving Vacation started. DECEMBER 12— Band gave a Christmas concert. 16— What a strong comeback! Alumni 55, G.H.S. 54. 18— R. W. beat the Bearcats in an overtime 61-59. 19— The teachers held their Christmas Party. 20— Christmas vacation started. 20—Phillippi overpowered us and won 87-74. 27—This time we won—G.H.S. 57, Bridgeport 50. 31— We lost to Morgantown. The Score—73-43. JANUARY 2— School resumed. 3— We bowed to Weston 62-48. 10—G.H.S. 67, East Fairmont 71. 15, 16, 17—Semester Exams, Cram, Cram, Cram! 64 (continued on page 100) Class Will—continued Jimmy Smith leaves his friendliness to Ronny Moran. June Smith leaves hoping that the lucky junior that goes to girls' state will have as much fun as she did. Kenneth Stevens leaves without looking back. Sue Stockett leaves looking forward to the future when she will become a Mrs. Harold Summers leaves, leaving all his admirers behind. Wanda Taylor leaves Economics behind and very glad of it. Lloyd Swisher left in such a hurry that he forgot to leave his will. Donald Travis leaves his short stature to Barry Williams. Jim Tucker just leaves with no sad good-byes. Jerry Turner leaves his name on the desks of G.H.S. so he would be sure he wouldn't be forgotten. Ronnie Turoczy leaves out the nearest exit. Norma Vandergrift leaves planning to become a wife. Kathryn Walters leaves shorthand class and saying good riddance. Charles Watkins leaves his sunny personality to Sandra Jacobs. David Weaver leaves in hopes to become a famous doctor. John Weaver wills his ability to come to class late and not be sent to the office to some lucky underclassman. Shirley Westerman leaves—taking everything with her—except, of course, her textbooks. SENIOR SNAPSHOTS STUDENT COUNCIL President _____ Vice President Secretary______ Treasurer______ _ WILLIAM SHAW _____ADA KEMPLE _ NANCY MORAN ___ NAOMI WOLFE OFFICERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL-leff ,o right: Noam, Wolfe Treat-urer; Nancy Moran, Secretary; William Shaw, President; Ada Kemple Vice President; Mr. Walls, Sponsor. The Student Council, governing body of Grafton High School, is made up of one member from each home room elected at the beginning of each school year. Each member brings ideas concerning the school and its activities. Organized in 1940, its purpose is to foster the general activities of the student body and to promote the best interests of the school as a whole. It sponsored the annual Homecoming, Freshman initiation. Get Acquainted Night. A record hop was held in the boys' gym during school hours and book covers were sold to raise money. Other activities include class tournaments and a spring dance. Representatives attended the Northern Four Student Council convention. Each member acts as a guide to visitors on Career Day and the Spring Exhibit. The sponsor is Mr. Russell Walls. STUDENT COUNCIL—First row: Mr. Walls, Nancy Moran, Naomi Wolfe, William Shaw, Ada Kemple, Ellen Warder. Second row: James Holden, Peggy Shriver, Donna Current, Rita Blue, Annalee Corder, Sandra Hufford, Eddie Nicholson, Kenneth Wells. Third row: Sike Ringler, John Shaw, Bill Coffman, Harold Mendel-son, Charles Haislip, Bob Harman, Paul Gianakos, Dick McDonald. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row, left to right: Nancy Fowler, Patty McDougal, June Smith, Donna Smith. Second row: Joy Mason, Karen Withers, Sarah Smith, Violet Dickey, Karen Bartlett. Third row: James Henderson, Iris Davis, Susan Williams, Barbara Manley. Fourth row: Lloyd Shriver, Robert Nicholson, Charles Costolo, William Boender. Fifth row: William Coffman, James Ringler, Ronald Jones, Mike Haislip, James Lord. Every year five percent of the junior class and ten percent of the senior class are elected by the faculty to the National Honor Society, Sielection is based on character, scholarship, leadership, and service, and the purpose is to promote these qualities throughout the school. There is no regular meeting of this club and members are free to participate in other organizations. To be elected to this organization is considered the greatest honor a junior or senior can receive. This year's officers are: President, Robert Nicholson; Vice President, Lloyd Shriver; Secretary, June Smith; Treasurer, Charles Costolo. 8 COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is open to juniors and seniors with at least a C average. Personal qualifications needed are: loyalty, leadership, character, and scholarship. The purpose of the Club is to increase interest in Commercial subjects and to create interest for students to get jobs in the commercial field after high school. The officers are: President, Nancy Fowler; Vice President, Janet Sinsel; Secretary, Ada Kemple; Treasurer, Nancy Moran; Sergeant-at-Arms, Sonara McKeen; Reporter, Kathryn Walters. o Seated, left to right: Nancy Moran, Nancy Fowler, Janet Sinsel. Standing: Sue Stocked, Donna Smith, Ada Kemple, Janice Sinsel, Rita Miller, Kathryn Walters, Catherine Mayle, Virginia Sayre, Margaret Mayle, Mary Sherman, Sondra McKeen, Susie Knotts, Bonnie White, Patty McDou-gal, Jane Lough, Mr. Haselden, Carol Knight. Seated, left to right: Evelyn Dunham, Secretary; Carolyn Fowler, President; Karen Weaver, Vice President. Standing: Elizabeth Kisamore, Patricia Martin, Freda Williams, Miss Hickman, Advisor; Judy Valentine, Barbara Tansill, Treasurer; Patty Gawthrop, Nancy McDonald, Patty Tucker, Jerry Board, Patricia Grow, Patty Miller, Carolyn Edwards, Delberta Godwin. JUNIOR COMMERCIAL CLUB The Junior Commercial Club was organized in 1952 by Miss Gladys Hickman and is open to underclassmen taking a commercial course. The purpose of this club is to increase interest in the commercial subjects and to aid in acquiring business behavior. Officers are: President, Carolyn Fowler; Vice President, Karen Weaver; Secretary, Evelyn Dunham; Treasurer, Barbara Tansill. 69 SPELLING CLUB This is a new club started by Mrs. Robinson. Its main purposes are: to learn to spell words correctly, to be able to define words and to be able to use words in everyday life. It should prove to be a very successful club. The officers are: Dickie Reed, President; Pat White, Vice President; Joyce Williams, Secretary-Treasurer. First row, left to right: Claudette Westfall, Karen Withers, Sandra Areford, Susie Williams, Dawn Tennant. Second row: Emily Worley, Bonnie White, Barbara Breedlove, Mrs. Sinsel, Delores Bolyard. Left to right: Ellen Warder, Sharon DeMoss, Betty Wagner, Joyce Williams, Patty White, Dickie Reed. Second row: Linda Leeper, Judy Knisely, Nancy Getz, Vernon Tucker. Third row: Orris Pace, Karen Knight, Grace Farence, Nancy Bunner, Mrs. Robinson, Ruth Haddix. TRI-HI-Y The Tri-Hi-Y is a religious organization affiliated with the State and National Y.W.C.A. The Club's symbol is a triangle with a flaming torch center and Tri-Hi-Y corners represents body, mind, and spirit. The Purpqse of this organization is, To Create, Maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian Character. Officers: President, Sandra Areford; Vice President, Karen Withers,- Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Williams. 70 JUGS The jugs (just us girls) was organized in 1950 at the Washington County Public Hospital, Akron, Colorado. It is a service project with the purpose of promoting the interest and broadening the knowledge of hospital work and nursing as a profession. It brings into the hospital a service which the professional help have not the time to give. The jugs, an auxiliary organization of the Future Nurses of America, is a program of nursing guidance. 71 _ CO CP F.H.A. The Grafton Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is one of the most active clubs in the school. It is a member of the national organization. The club promotes the personal development of each member, serves the school and the community, and improves home and family life. The officers are: President, Betty Lucas; Vice President, Linda Bolyard; Secretary, Shirley Sapp,- Treasurer, Violet Dickey; Parliamentarian, Iris Davis; Song Leader, Margie Cochran; Historian, Jo Ann DeVault; Reporter, Patty Bartlett. First row, left to right: Patty Bartlett, Iris Davis, Violet Dickey, Linda Bolyard, Betty Lucas, Shirley Sapp, JoAnn DeValut, Mar-gorie Cochran. Second row: Miss Cole, Bar bara Yeager, Barbara Weaver, Pegg Mc-Cue, Martha Sharp, Ruth Cozad, Judy Park-hill, Deloris McDonald, Miss Cook. First row, left to right: Ray Flohr, Carl Estel, Charles Watkings, Sam Flohr, Dallas Dull, Gary Lantz, John Weaver, Robert Phillips, Robert Rigglemen. Second row: Mr. Waggoner, Robert Hulderman, James Hebb, Benny Cochran, Jerry White, Mitchell Dunham, Leonard McDaniel, . Robert Mc-Vicker, Chester Sharp, Donald Dunham, Robert Rogers. Third row: Gary Hess, Eddie Sharp, John Thompson, David Wasrud, Terry Wyer, Wayne Estel, Junior Lawler, Murrell Williams, Herbert Williams, Lynwood Yeager, Robert Wolfe, Neal Trickett, Charles Lambert, Carl Trickett. Fourth row: Richard Wolfe, Robert Wood, Philip Brown, C arl Murray, Francis Musgrove, Charles Kuhnes, Drewford Mayle, Junior Johns, Charles New-come, Stephen Withers, Robert Boyce, Larry Larew. F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America is open to boys interested in farming and who are planning to take up farming as a career. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizen-shio. The national emblem of the Future Farmers is made up of five symbols: the owl, plow, rising sun, and an ear of corn, which is surmounted by the American eagie. This year's officers are: President, Sam Flohr; Vice President, Dallas Gulf-Treasurer, Gary Lantz; Secretary, Charles Watkins; Reporter, Carl Estel; Parliamentarian, Ray Flohr,- Sentinel, John Weaver. 72 FUTURE NURSES The purpose of The Future Nurses is to promote interest in the field of medicine, nursing, and hospital work as a profession. It is a national and state project of the West Virginia Medical Auxiliary. The club has full approval and co-operation of the West Virginia State Nurses Association and the West Virginia League of Nurses. Mrs. T. W. Heironimus, Jr., a registered professional nurse and chairman of the Taylor County Medical Auxiliary, is the professional advisor to the club. Officers are: President, Patty Isner; Vice President, Dorothy Harden; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Hinkins. First row, left to right: Claudette Westfall, Agnes Hawkins, Margaret Bailey, Shirley Wertz, Barbara Walters, Louise Ward, Janet White, Karen Knotts, Judy McEldowney, Wanda Taylor, Marcilla Hudkins. Second row: Pfcula Kinter. Wanda Prunty, Faye Austin, June Ann Pratt, Beverly Price, Patty Isner, Dorothy Harden. Linda Hickman, Annalee Corder, Beverly Knight, Geneva Hall, Sandra Stackhouse. Third row: Peggy Knotts, Carol Rousch, Diane-Criss, Delores Zinser, Linda Haught, Wanda Cozad, Mary Hinkins, Ardith Morgan, Mrs. Heironimus, Mrs. Burdett. Seated, left to right: Frankie Whitescarver, June Smith,' Dottie Murphy. Standing: Karen Queen, Sarah Smith, Ronald Scran-age, Ronald Jones, Bill Coffman, Shirley Devers, Jane Lantz, Patsy Isner. FUTURE TEACHERS The Robert W. Clayton Chapter of Future Teachers of America is open only to juniors and seniors. It meets every first and third Wednesday. Its aim is to study the activities of teachers, to learn about opportunities in teaching, to cultivate qualities essential in good teachers, to study lives of great teachers, and to develop student leadership. The club members travel each year to Fairmont to the District Convention. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Haddox. Officers are: President, June Smith; Vice President, Ronald Jones; Secretary-Treasurer, Shirley Devers. ART CLUB The Art Club is an organization of students showing much talent in art work. It was organized in January, 1947. The club has many activities in addition to its weekly meetings. They contributed much to the school by working on posters for various activities, on stage scenery, and helped the band decorate for their concerts. Every spring they put some of their art work on display at the Spring Exhibit. Officers are as follows: President, Velma Holt; Vice President, Helen Cozad; Secretary, Marcia Vandergrift; Treasurer, Judy DeBarr; Chaplain, Fred Bolyard; Historian, Charlotte Fleming. This club is open to Freshmen and Sophomores. First row, seated, left to right: Nancy Lough, Velma Holt, Helen Cozad, Charlotte Fleming, Judy DeBarr, Marcie Vandergrift. Second row: Miss Smith, Donald Knotts, William Shaw, Fred Bolyard Charles Scranage, Joe Taylor. Left to right: Margaret Crimm, Barbara Hughes, Charlotte Goodwin, Ruth Cosgrove, Philip Reed, Mrs. Evens, Sponsor; Linda Brown. MAGAZINE CLUB A newly formed club this year; it is interesting as well as informative. Among its activities are: reading magazines, both national and international; discussing the different types of articles both fictional and non-fictional on subjects ranging from food and health to current events, and even advertisements. It is sponsored by the energetic and vivacious Mrs. Evans. Officers: President, Ruth Cosgrove; Assistant Chairman, Charlotte Goodwin. 74 ORCHESTRA The school orchestra is a musical organization composed of band members under the direction of Mr. Joseph Henry. They meet every Wednesday during club periods for their practice sessions. They have played for church suppers, and have gone to the Pruntytown Industrial School and presented a musical program. They also furnish music for the school plays as well as other special programs. Left to right: Robert Wagner, Charles Fast, David Murphy, Warren Turner, Alice Goodwin, William Robb, Doris Ellers, John Shaw, Carol Sue Miller, David Weaver, George Watkins, Joseph Henry, director; Wonda Robinson, pianist. First row, left to right: Mrs. Lawson, Dolly Bolyard, Patty Sinsel, Patty Taylor, Sharon Jefferies, Patty Norris, Linda Bartlett, Juanita Wilhelm. Second row: Mary Ann Boston, De-Etta McDaniel, Rebecca Gerkins, Lucille Mitchell, Terry Kelley, Janet Steward, Karen Bartlett, Patty Bartett, Linda Newcome. MUSIC CLUB This Club was organized by Mrs. Naomi Lawson in 1955 and it is open to all those who have an interest in Music. The purpose of the club is to create a better understanding of music and well-known composers. The officers are: President, Mary Ann Boston; Vice President, Patsy Bartlett; Secretary, Linda Newcome; Treasurer, Dolly Bolyard. 75 LIBRARY ASSISTANTS The library assistants are students who have voluntarily given their free periods to helping with the endless work in the library. Their duties range from checking books in and out to shellacking the covers of new books. Under the direction of Mr. Russell Walls they help to keep our library running smoothly but they receive no credit, honors, or special recognition, other than knowledge of a job well done. First row: Emily Worley, Jane Lough, Roberta Faulkner, Velma Holt, Maxine Kisner, Karen Stead. Back row: Mr. Walls, Frankie Whitescarver, Helen White, Hugh McPhail, Jane Lantz, Patty Alexander, Patty Ribblet. First row, left to right: Sandra Bolyard, Arlene Lundy, Patsy Isner, Wonda Robinson, Nancy Getz, Patty White, Darlene Lundy, Sandra Stackhouse. Second row: Linda Leeper, Beverly Knight, Joyce Williams, Wilma Newlon, Judy Valentine, Jerry Board, Ruth Cosgrove, Janie Clovis, Patty Gawth-rop, Katherine Dodge, Ina Lambert, Delberta Godwin, Mrs. Lawson. Third row: Marjorie Cochran, Jo Ann DeVault, Margaret Crim, Evelyn Dunham, Linda Brown, Celesta Miller, Karen Weaver, Carol Edwards, Nancf Denton. Y-TEENS Tfre Y-Teens are associated with the Y.W.C.A. It is open to all girls. To enjoy this club one must have an interest in growing as a person, growing in friendship with people of all races, religions, and nationalities, and growing in the Love of God. Officers are: President, Arlene Lundy; Vice President, Patsy Isner; Secretary, Wonda Robinson; Treasurer, Nancy Getz. Sponsor is Mrs. Lawson. 76 JUNIOR PLAY CAST He just don't have much giddap! was what they said about Eldon Berry in the Junior Play. The play was Green Valley and it was directed by Miss Ruth Batten. It was a gay comedy enjoyed by all. The actors and actresses get our vote for a job very well done. First row, left to right: Carol Keyser, Sandra Jacobs, Karen Withers, Charles Dodge, Joy Mason, Patty Turner. Second row: Junior Armstrong, Toni Strader, Barbara Manley, Mary McKeen, Sarah Smith. Third row: David McQuaid, John Goodwin, Willard McIntyre, Hugh McPhail, Donald Brady, James Henderson. Fourth row: James Morgan, Richard McDonald, David Murphy, William Newbrough. Seated, left to right: Linda Bolyard, Arlene Lundy, Jane Lantz, Nancy Shahan, Ruth Cozad, Ina Mayle, David Hedrick. Standing: Miss Smith, Ronald Scranage, Robert Boyce, Tom Miller. NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY The National Art Honor Society is opened to juniors and seniors with at least a B average. At the beginning of the second semester a person wanting to enter must have five pieces of work on exhibit to be judged by an adult counselor and three chosen members. The purpose of the club is to help members achieve a further education in art. The club is sponsored by Miss Beatrice Smith and has for its officers: President, Ronald Scranage; Vice President, Tom Miller; Secretary, Nancy Shahan; Treasurer, Robert Boyce; Historian, Jane Lantz; Active Chairman, Linda Bolyard; Assistant Active Chairman, Ina Mayle. 77 ALL-STATE CHORUS To be selected to be a part of the All-State Chorus is one of the greatest honors that a high school girl or boy can receive. The students who receive this honor are selected for their ability and interest in music. Sitting: Mr . Naomi Lawson. Standing, left to right: Janet Sinsel, James Lord, Naomi Wolfe. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Naomi Lawson, is composed of students who were chosen from the various vocal classes. Selected for musical ability, voice quality, and interest in choral music, this group always presents a fine program and at the end of each school term, members for the A Cappella choir are chosen from this group. Besides participating in various assembly programs the mixed chorus will present their annual spring concert in March. first row: Linda Frey, Delores McDonald, Mary Alice Parker, Mary Ann Boston, Charlotte Fleming, Jerry Board, Norma Godwin, Virginia Post, Shirley Miller, DeEtta McDaniel, Fretta Moore. Second row: Wanda Prunty, Barbara Lyons, Joyce Stevens, Leona Taylor, Janie Shingleton, Cleo White, Judy Knisely, Patty Norris, Rose Veltri, Linda Bartlett, Judy Parkhill, Eddie Nicholson. Third row: Linda Bolyard, Laura Bolyard, Linda Newcome, Marjorie Cochran, Dawn Tennet, Mary Martin, Patty Martin, Dorothy Guthrie, Karen Stead, Carolyn Fowler, Charlotte Goodwin, Elsie Arthur, Margaret Poling, Paula Kinter, June Tighe, Paul Biddle, Michael Harrison, Richard Kite. Fourth row: Sue Ann Riley, Beverly Knight, Judy Valentine, Patty M. Isner, Peggy Knotts, Carol Roush, Dora Williams, Patty Wolfe, Diane Criss, Judy DeBarr, Charlotte Hardman, Patsy Bartlett, Rita Miller, Richard Glover, Terry Moore, Tom Fawcett. Fifth row: Jimmy Moreland, Charles Kisner, Judy Willis, Nancy Moran, Terry Kelley, Buddy Jennings, Herbert Zinser, Carol Ringler, Emma Sue Pyles, Donald Brady. 78 A CAPPELLA CHOIR First row, left to right: Jane Lantz, Naomi Wolfe, Patty Gawthrop, Geneva Hall, Jeannie Poe, Sandra Hufford, Deanna Kisner, Deloris Kirk, Nancy Currey, Carrie McCartney, Roberta Harter. Second row: Mrs. Lawson, Sponsor; Patty McDougal, Maxine Kisner, Janice Sinsel, Carolyn Bartlett, Norma Hamilton, Sondra McKeen, Patty Turner, Carol Woodyard, Joy Mason, Carolyn Edwards. Third row: Peggy Shriver, Evelyn Dunham, William Shaw, Thomas Johns, Robert Garreti, Charles Jackson, June Smith, Mary McKeen, Karen Bartlett, Janet Sinsel. Fourth row: James Lord, Robert Dean, William Pyles, Ronald Turoczy, William Jaco, William Coffman, Howard Phillips, Mike Milinovich, Bennie Garrett, Robert Nicholson. The A Cappella Choir, sponsored by Mrs. Naomi Lawson, is made up of students who have musical ability, voice quality, and an interest in choral music. Special programs included: Dec. 15—Christmas Vesper Service, Dec. 22—Caroling, Feb. 19-Industrial School assembly, March 5—G.H.S. Assembly, March 20—Choral Concert. They will also have an exchange program and a sacred program at two churches. Officers include: June Smith, President; Benny Garrett and Janice Sinsel, Vice Presidents; Jeannie Poe, Secretary; Robert Nicholson, Treasurer. First row, left to right: Betty Weaver, Karen Knotts, Patricia Taylor, Juanita Wilhelm, Patty Sinsel, Margie McDonald, Janet Stewart, Betty Jackson, Jean McCracken, Jean Boyles, Judy Goosman, Jean Lambert. Second row: Portia Haller, Carolyn Westfall, Agnes Hawkins, Donna Smith, Betty Bartlett, Peggy Brown, Barbara Bolyard, Janie Tucker, Barbara Wilt, Sandra Areford, Marian Martin, Barbara Yeager, Betty Wagner, Barbara Weaver, Charles McFarland, Donny Miller, Jerry White. Third row: Wanda Cozad, Becky Gerkins, Dottie Lou Robinson, Ruth Coberly, Dortha Knotts, Sue Stockett, Shirley Wickham, Sandra Stackhouse, Louise Ward, Martha Morgan, Sharon Jefferies, Edward Prunty, Nancy Lough, Carolyn Lodge, Carolyn McCloy, Karen Johnson, Elizabeth Stemple, Jerry Isner. Fourth row: Lucille Mitchell, Margaret Martin, Janie Clovis, Fred Williams, Judi Colebank, Donna Current, Mary McKeen, Nancy McDonald, Loretta Hayes, Victoria Moore, Ellen Floyd, Mary Haddix, Ronnie Robinson, Ronnie Moran. Fifth row: Sue Miller, Grace Farance, Ina Mayle, Patty Ribblett, Margaret Crim, Nancy Bunner, Sylvia Summers, Carolyn Haller, Norma Vandergrift, Rowena Mayle, Vianna Mayle, Mary Belle Squires, Wayne Lawler. 79 GRAFTON HIGH Front center: Mr. Joseph Henry, Director. Left to right: Sponsors, Linda Hickman, Wanda Robinson, Patsy Isner, Ada Kemple, Dolly Bolyard, Nancy Denton, Ruth Gos-grove, Naomi Wolfe, Nancy Shahan. First row: Loretta Manear, Ellen Warder, Judy MacEl-downey, Karen Weaver, Linda Brown, Kay Dodge, Jon Love joy, David Murphy, Alice Goodwin, Donald Waggoner, Carol Sue Miller, Doris Ellers. Second row: Frankie Whitescarver, Patty New-come, Connie Stemple, Claudette Westfall, Carol Knight, Susie Ewers, Jane Griffith, Harold Mendel-son, Murrell Smallwood, MAJORETTES First row, left to right: Patty Isner, Nancy Denton, Wanda Robinson, Dolly Bolyard. Second row: Nancy Shahan, Naomi Wolfe, Ruthie Cosgrove, Linda Hickman, Ada Kemple. SCHOOL BEARCAT BAND George Current, Charles Dodge, Nobel Turner, Harry Arble, Edward Ms-near, Larry Gerkin, Eloise Knotts, Kenneth Godwin, Robert Wood, Clyde Kunst, Thomas Craft, Emily Bott, Barbara Sin-sel, George Watkins. Third row: Patty Grow, Diane Newhouse, Carmie Idoni, Carolyn Ludwick, Celesta Miller, Barbara Breedlove, Bob Smith, Jerry Turner, Howard Wiles, Steve Salisbury, Bob Coberly, James Holden, Tom Mason, Marcie Vandergrift, Charles Fast, Andy Flectcher, Darlene Lundy, Forest Westerman, Jerry Simons, Bill Robb, John Shaw, David Weaver. Again, this year, our school sports a snappy, high stepping band made up of eighty members. In rain and shine it plays at half time at home football and basketball games. It is under the able direction of Mr. Joseph Henry. The band has participated in the Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon and the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood. It also marches in parades on Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Homecoming. The band also participates in the Region Nine Band Festival in Morgantown. Our band attended a football game at West Virginia University. Two concerts are held each year. The first was December 12, 1957 and the other will be in the spring. The band was asked to be present at Governor Underwood's inauguration at Charleston last January 1957. All the members had a good time and it was a fine experience. The band is a fine symbol of our school and seems to stir up much school spirit when it is seen marching behind its peppy majorettes. 81 NATIONAL THESPIANS Standing, left to right: David Weaver, William Boender, William Pylej, John Blue, Ronald Jonev Kneeling: June Smith, Patty Me-Dougal, Howard Phillips. STAGE CREW Everyone knows what is going on the main stage during assemblies, plays, concerts, and other public programs but they probably have little conception as to what goes on back stage. All this is left up to the capable stage crew. They are chosen for responsibility, willingness to work, and dependability. These boys have to be present when the stage or auditorium is being used and are responsible for everything used about the stage. For the first time in a few years the National Thespians have an organized club. Meetings are held every two weeks. Its aim is to develop poise, dramatic and speaking ability. They also study and read old and modern plays in order to get an understanding of how plays have progressed. The club presented a play entitled So This Is London in the spring. The officers are: President, David Weaver; Vice President, Patty McDougal; Secretary, June Smith; Treasurer, Bill Boender. From bottom up. David Weaver, Manager; James Morgan, Lloyd SHriver, Howard Wiles. . A 82 HOMECOMING 1957 Miss Janet Sinsel reigned as Queen Bearcat VII at the annual Homecoming celebration sponsored by the Student Council. On Friday afternoon the students participated in a parade led by the G.H.S. Band, the Queen and her court and the football team. During the halftime the coronation ceremonies took place. Miss Carol Keener, Queen Bearcat VI, crowned Miss Janet Sinsel, Queen Bearcat XII. Following the game everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the Cavaliers, bringing to a close another successful and thrilling homecoming. Miss Bearcat VII JANET SINSEL Being Crowned by Miss Bearcat VI CAROL KEENER HOMECOMING COURT First row, left to right: Patty Norris, Donna Current, Sandra Areford, Nancy Currey, Rickey Cathell, Janet Sinsel, Sherman Gall, Naomi Wolfe, Joyce Mason, Linda Newcome, Patsy Bartlett. Second row: Sike Ringler, Sam Flohr, James Norgan, Ronald Scranage, Carol Keener, Joseph Day, William Shaw, Howard Wiles, Olaf Lawson, Ronald Moran. 85 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Dottie Murphy, Karen Withers, Sandra Jacobs, Nancy Moran, Susie Williams. Our varsity cheerleaders are certainly the next important thing to the football, and basketball teams at our games as they keep the stands roaring with enthusiasm whether we are winning or not. These girls are filled with school spirit and convey this feeling to the students at all times and should be commended for a job well done. They are chosen for their ability, appearance and personality. “B” TEAM CHEERLEADERS Left to right Rita Blue, Karen Bartlett, Beverly Knight, Barbara Tartsil, Carol Ringler. The reserve team cheerleaders, as the varsity cheerleaders, are chosen for thejr ability, personality, and appearance. Their job is to lead the public in cheers for the reserve team. They spend many long hours in practicing, in hopes of becoming a varsity cheerleader. 87 “BEARCATS ...ONTO VICTORY” VARSITY FOOTBALL First row, left to right: Coach, Randall McKinney; Terry Keener, William Jackson, Ted Garrett, Jack Burdett, Benny Garrett, Charles Costolo, Junior Martin, Tom Cuppett, William Jaco, Robert Nicholson, Bob Dean, John Garner, Lawrence Spadafore, Assistant Coach. Second row: Mike Newhouse, Nelson Miller, Randy Barton, Tom Fawcett, Fred Tucker, Buddy Nestor, Danny Jacobs, Robert Colebank, Jim Lord, John Blue, Drewford Mayle, William Boender, Howard Trickett, Mike Haislip, Ronnie Robinson, Charles Jackson, Charles Morgan, Rodney Green, Robert Kent, David Lough. Third row: Ronald Marshall, William Cross, Mike Milinovich, Harold Summers, Ronald Turoczy, Jim McCue, Lonnie Martin, Ted Bowman, Bill Bush, Lloyd Shriver, Jim Ringler, Charles Isner, Jerry Martin. Coach Assistant Coach 88 RANDALL McKINNEY LAWRENCE SPADAFORE HISTORY OF FIGHTING BEARCATS Grafton's Class AA State Football Champion Team opened its season against Notre Dame. A lot of mistakes were made but we won 13-0. Playing in the rain, Bridgeport gave Grafton a bad time, but we kept our winning streak alive with a 2-0 victory. For the third straight time in three years we beat our rival, W.l. It was a team victory and the score was 25-6. Our winning streak over the last three years stopped at 20, when we were defeated by Fairmont West 13-0. On to victory again, we beat Buckhannon Upshur 21-6. The team still has the chance of winning another title. Another win, this time it was over Weston, the score being 6-0. We had a few bad breaks, or the score would have been higher. With a record of five wins and one loss the team met Morgantown and defeated them for the third straight year by a score of 27-6. Victories over W.l. and Morgantown are cherished more than any others. The team, now seeming to be in high gear, rolled over Shinnston 34-6. A snag was hit at the next game played on a wet, muddy field and in a downpour rain. Philippi 20, Grafton 6. The boys played their hearts out but the weather and the Philippi team were too much. The final game was against Fairmont East and was played before a crowd made up of most of the student body and several townspeople. Back on their feet, the team beat them by a score of 45-0 Grafton's high-scoring football machine had a fine season, winning eight and losing only two games. The team scored 179 points as compared to 58 points for the opposition. The team will lose 10 of the 11 starters and several excellent replacements. Grafton had several players to earn extra honors. Tom Cuppett made All-State for the second straight year. Tom also received a first team position on the Big Ten Team, and the Central West Virginia team chosen by the Television Station WBOY. Buck Garrett, Robert Nicholson, and Charles Costolo were given honorable mention on the Big Ten Team. William Jackson, Buck Garrett, and Robert Nicholson were given honorable mention for the All-State Team. A cheer for the “Bearcats' Band plays “Alma Mater at halftime i% ss in i? TERW Kf NfR cO T RONNIE A P ri DI M c niii BEARKITTENS First row, left to right: Mike Magnifico, Gail Miller, Joe Robinson, Terry Kelley, Sike Ringler, Bill Burdett, Carl Rutherford. Second row: Bob Trimble, Wayne Nestor, Chuck Nicola, Buddy Johns, Jim Moorehead, William Whitescarver, Ronald Wiant, Joe Taylor. Third row: Bill Thorn, Mike Harris, Mike Harrison, Paul Gianakois, Terry Steadman, John Clelland. VARSITY FOOTBALL MANAGERS Left to right: Tommy Johns, Ronnie Knotts, Bernard Knotts. The Bearkittens played only two games, losing both. The first was with Notre Dame. The score was seven to six, Notre Dame. Weston won the second, twenty-six to seven. The three managers were always there at every game with a wet towel and a cool drink for the tired boys who were trying very hard. Their help was immeasurable and deeply appreciated. 92 FOOTBALL ACTION SHOTS ATHLETIC TICKET COMMITTEE First row, left to right: Jeanie Poe Janet Sinsel Patty McDougal June Smith Linda Bolyard Sue Stockett Janice Sinsel Louise Phippips Helen White Second row: Mrs. Evans Karen Queen Mary Hinkins First row, left to right: Bussie Jaco Benny Garrett Tom Cuppett Jack Burdett Charles Costolo Robert Nicholson Jim Ringler The Athletic Ticket Committee was organized in 1942 by Mr. Robert Sloan. This organization consists of junior and senior girls of the student body who meet the requirements that are set by the organization and faculty. Several members of the faculty assist these students in their duties. This organization makes contributions to the school by selling tickets, receiving people at the door or gate and keeping crowds orderly at both basketball and football games. The senior members of this club are awarded school letters for their services. The student manager is Linda Lou Bolyard and Miss Nancy Bolyard is the faculty advisor. Mrs. Evans has been faculty advisor for several years until this basketball season. LETTERMAN’S CLUB The Letterman's Club is composed of all athletes who have fulfilled the letter requirements as specified by the athletic department. The purpose of this club is to promote good sportsmanship, to encourage participation in athletics, and to assist in the protection and preservation of school property, especially athletic equipment. The officers for the year are: Jack Burdett, President; Tom Cuppett, Vice President; Buck Garrett, Secretary; Robert Nicholson, Treasurer. 94 Martha Henderson Sondra McKeen Marjorie Knight Connie Murray Third row: Joy Mason Patty Isner Patty Turner Alice Wood Sara Smith Barbara Manley Dorothy Harden Mary McKeen Nancy Getz Second row; Coach Randall McKinney Terry Keener Jim Lord Lloyd Shriver Mike Haislip Ronnie Knotts Robert Colebank Ted Garrett Bob Morgan G.H.5. BASKETBALL Even though the 1957-58 basketball season wasn't spectacular, Coach Rand McKinney came up with another scrappy team which never gave up the fight. Grafton's fighting Bearcats seemed to play their best when the going was toughest. The team won several close ball games by coming from behind and fighting all the way. Plays of the seniors and the unheralded reserves sparked the season. The Seniors playing their last game were John Blue, Jack Burdett, Charles Costolo, Jim Ringler, Tom Cuppett, Buck Garrett, Jim Murray. They were ver-y ably assisted by Ted Garrett, Jim Lord, Barry Williams, Terry Keener, and Jim McCue. The fighting Bearcats have done their best to provide a fine showing of basketball skill in the many exciting games of the season. We congratulate you boys, on your good spirit and great team. VARSITY SQUAD First row, left to right: Coach McKinney, Mike Haislip, John Blue, Barry William , Charles Costolo, James lord, Tom Cuppett. Second row: Jack Burdett, James Murray, James Ringler, Benny Garrett, Ted Garrett, Terry Keener. “B” TEAM First row, left to right: George Board, Donald Brady, Gary Miller, Bill Haller, Dick McDonald, James McCoe, Nelson Miller. Second row: Victor Willhide, Manager; Francis Jennings, Dorsey Jacobs, Buddy Nestor, Ronald Moran, Clyde Courtney, Charles Nicola, Jack Trimble. Our 1957-58 B Team has completed a successful year. They have played preceding the Varsity Team at each game. They were interesting and exciting games and the boys gained much experience. Throughout the season they earned the admiration of the spectators. Here's thanks for a job well done. FRESHMAN TEAM The Freshman Team is to be congratulated for their successful season. They fought hard and well to win. It took spirit and sportsmanship to be victorious in their three games. So we give our Freshman Team of 58 a hearty hand of applause. First row, left to right. Victor Willhide, Manager; James Holden. Bill Burdett, Ronald Richardson, Sike Ringler, Gail Miller, Carl Rutherford, Joe Taylor. Second row: Phillip Reed, Paul Gianakios, Richard Culp, Terry Kelly. John Clelland, Bill Fisher, Bill Whitescarver, Kenneth Wells. 97 tv DA GHS school calendar continued, from page 64. 17— Another loss for the Bearcats. W.l. 91, G.H.S. 78. 22—We dared to take them home. Report cards were distributed. 24— West Fairmont downed us 75-60. 27—Ray Shaw, a representative from W.V.U., spoke to the Seniors. 27— We came out on the top this time, G.H.S. 51, Shinnston 49. 28— Student Council attended regional meet at Fairmont. 29, 30—Student blood types were taken. 31—We did it once more. G.H.S. 62, Buckhannon 59. FEBRUARY 4—We fell in a heartbreaker. Morgantown 49, Grafton 48. 4— General Motors Corporation presented an interesting assembly. 7—Downed by such a close score! G.H.S. 58, East Fairmont 64. 11— G.H.S. 58, West Fairmont 57. Sweet smell of revenge. 12— F.H.A.-F.F.A. Box Social. 13— G.H.S. 64, Phillippi 77. They had quite a running team. 14— G.H.S. 57, R. W. 67. 18— G.H.S. 75, W. I. 72. 17-21—No school—bad weather. 21—What a game! G.H.S. 65, Shinnston 50. 25— American Legion Oratorical Contest. 25—They've got a tough team. G.H.S. 64, Weston 76. 27— G.H.S. 69, Bridgeport 55. 28— That is the way it went. G.H.S. 69, Buckhannon 77. MARCH 5— G.H.S. Glee Club gave an interesting assembly. 7—Beginning of the Sectional Tournaments of Class A. 11—F.T.A. traveled to Fairmont. 11—Spelling Bee was held. 14—Class A Regional Tournaments were held. 18, 19—Inter-Class Tournaments. 20— Vocal Concert was presented to the public. 21— State Tournaments held in Morgantown. 24—The Up'n Atom program was given on the stage. 27—Career Day. APRIL 2—Easter Chapel. 4, 7—Easter Vacation. 11—Band Clinic at Huntington. 22—Kirk Bennett performed in the auditorium. 25—Regular Band Festival. MAY 2—The Arnolds appeared here. 8—Exhibit Night. 13—Award Day. 16—Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 25—Senior Sermon. 28—Commencement. 100 101 Compliments of R. E. ROBINSON SHEET METAL SHOP STEINBECK ESSO (fsso) DEALER U.S. Rt. Blueville Complete Esso Service SAYRES MARKET Groceries Fresh and Cured Meats Vegetables and Produce Every Need for the Table Phone 459 20 E. Main BOLYARD'S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Contracting and Electrical Supplies Youngstown Kitchens Phone 316 or 407 III W. MAIN ST. Hardware Since 1920 EVANS HARDWARE CO. No. 2 E. Main St. DU PONT PAINTS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES GUNS AND AMMUNITION Telephone 215 Grafton, W. Va. DON'S Hot Dogs Groceries 220 W. Main St. DON CORRICO, Proprietor WELFARE FINANCE CO. Loans $10.00—1300.00 57 W. Main St. Grafton, W. Va. PHONE 1378 M. V. SPRING, Mgr. 1 BEVERLY SHOP Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Because You Love Good Clothes 253 West Main St. Phone 285 GRAFTON, W. VA. 02 1 GODWIN SHAFFER U.S. Rt. 50 and St. Charles St. GRAFTON, W. VA. Maytag Dealer FREY'S SERVICE STATION 29 East Main SHELL Gasoline and Oil U.S. ROYAL Tires AUTO-LITE Batteries BENNET'S REFRIGERATION SERVICE 201 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. PHONE 1573 FORT Pin SHOE STORES, INC. Shoes for the Entire Family 45 West Main Street GRAFTON. W. VA. MRS. MABLE RANDOLPH, Manager Compliments of CHRISLIPS DRUG STORE Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Complete Line of Office Equipment CLARKSBURG OFFICE EQUIPMENT 351 West Pike Street CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Across From the Public Library SMITH-CORONA TYPEWRITERS Cleaning and Repairing a Specialty 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. I Compliments of WILSON BAKING COMPANY 33 1 BAND CAMP FESTIVITIES Compliments of MALONES DRUG AND FARMERS DELIGHT CHEMICAL COMPANY COMPANY SAM VELTRI and SON Hardware—Feed THE REXALL STORE Congratulations to the Seniors Phone Grafton 1945 SIMPSON, W. VA. Meet at Malones GRAFTON, W. VA. Compliments of MORGAN MOTOR SALES Serving Central West Virginia DeSoto—Plymouth Cars International Trucks Dealer Sales and Service lAvftl D Phone 870 BLUEVILLE GRAFTON C. D. AMOCO SERVICE Gas, Oil, Accessories Junction Rt. 50-250 Phone 9694 GRAFTON, W. VA. The Friendly Store WEST VA. FARM SUPPLY Hardware Plumbing —Electrical Supplies Phone 15 101 Beech St. A. F. PRODUCE COMPANY Wholesale Fruits and Produce CLARKSBURG, Phones MA. 4-6405 4-6406 W. VA. EDDIE'S CASH MARKET JENKINS CLEANERS Fresh Meats—Produce Complete Line of Groceries CORNER BEECH AND WALNUT ST. PHONE 787 Satisfaction Guaranteed WE DELIVER 122 Yates Ave. Phone 159 Your Cleaners Who Give United Trading Stamps. 106 ■ W. M. ARCHDEACON COMPANY Complete Outfitters for Men and Boys GRAFTON. WEST VIRGINIA C. B. CLEANERS Cash and Carry Complete Laundry Service Quality Service and Price We Use Sta-Nu Finishing Process WE GIVE GREEN STAMPS Phone 26 Compliments of HAMILTON'S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION PRUNTYTOWN. W. VA. Compliments of HAMRIC MOTOR CO. Riverside Drive BARTLETT'S MOTEL GRAFTON. W. VA. U.S. ROUTE 50 Phone |176 Congratulations, Seniors of 1958 Choose Wisely Your Vocation When the Time Comes ... Let Us Help You Furnish Your Home J. LEE EVANS FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishers Since 1898 107 Congratulations to Graduating Class of '58 PAINTERS GRAFTON JEWELRY CO. 25 W. MAIN ST. ZINN MUSIC SUPPLY RCA VICTOR and Philco Television Grafton, W. Va. Phone 1267 Compliments of PATT S INN J. PATRICK HENDERSON For Coney Island Hot Dogs and Fried Chicken-To-Go DON SETLERS f PURE The Store That Thrift Built PURE OIL Phone 9655 tfr vrsyjr Junction No. 50 and No. 119 GRAFTON. W. VA. WE GIVE S H GREEN STAMPS Everything for the American Family IF IT S COOD FOOD YOU WANT- Phone 126 GRAFTON, W. VA. WHITESCARVERS RIVERSIDE LUNCH RIVERSIDE DRIVE 109 CAREER DAY TERCHIR (1 CARPER One of the most interesting as well as highly beneficial phase of the guidance program of Grafton High School is its annual Career Day which is sponsored jointly by the Rotary Club and the high school faculty. Through this program the school endeavors to enlighten the student about the various vocations in which he has interest, the qualities necessary for success in the chosen field, the opportunities for specialization, and also the remuneration that can be expected if he chooses a particular vocation as a career. With this aim in mind, the committee selects the most experienced and highly trained persons from the various states and local community to serve as consultants during the entire day. GLEN SAPP PRESTON'S Representative of Radio—Television NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Sales and Service COMPANIES Zenith Television Auto—Life—Fire 300 Walnuf St. Phone 1292 Fast License Service Compliments of the BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD Compliments of Service When You Need It GULF CLARK SINCLAIRS MOLLOHAN'S SHOE REPAIR GULF SERVICE All Type of Shoe Repairing 17 Beech St. Grafton, W. Va. Opposite Post Office—Grafton SPURGEON MOLLOHAN, Owner III KISNER'S ESSO MUSGROVES WHOLESALE STATION GROCERY Beech and Yates Street GRAFTON. W. VA. Groceries, Flour, Feed 204-206 Latrobe Street See Joe for Dependable Service Phone 823 GRAFTON, W. VA. Student Portraits in This Book Were Made by W. R. LOAR AND SON GRAFTON, W. VA. Kodaks and Supplies Kodak Finishing Congratulations to the Graduating Class DELUXE RESTAURANT of 1958 From Famous for Seafood WWW RADIO Eat at the CENTRAL, W. VA. DELUXE RESTAURANT After the Games 1260 on Your Dial 112 JAKE JIM'S Servicenter 113 E. Main Street PHONE 9640 Complete Sinclair Service BELLE'S NEWSSTAND BELLE WHITE, Prop. School Supplies Candy—Soft Drinks 132 W. MAIN STREET, GRAFTON H. L. HEASTER Compliments Royal of Typewriter Distributors AMERICAN RESTAURANT Sales—Services—Rentals LOUISE SHRIVER, Owner 774 WEST PIKE STREET Always Open CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Home Cooked Meals Telephone Main—25861 10 E. MAIN, GRAFTON, W. VA. Telephone 9683 GRAFTON HOTEL R. H. LAWSON Office Equipment GRAFTON, W. VA. Underwood Typewriters Hot and Cold Water Adding Machines Rooms With Baths Sales—Rental—Services JOHN KAISNER, Manager 115 SOUTH 2nd STREET Clarksburg. W. Va. Phone Ma. 2-6811 For Home-Coolced Meals Compliments Stop at the CRYSTAL of RESTAURANT DR. Main Street GRAFTON, W. VA. JAMES V. FLANAGAN BLUEVILLE HARDWARE INC. Corner of U.S. Rts. 50 and 119 Full Line of Hardware, Housewares. Open 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday Through Thursday. Open 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Fridays and Saturdays. Phone 16 We Give S H Green Stamps Chrysler and Plymouth Sales and Service DENTON MOTOR COMPANY U.S. Route No. 50 Phone 433 GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA Compliments of SINSEL COAL COMPANY Excavating and Basement Digging TOP SOIL FOR SALE ROUTE 2 GRAFTON, W. VA. Phone—1863 IN GRAFTON, W. VA. IT'S... JACOBS MARKET BARTON'S Groceries, Meat and CLOTHING AND Vegetables SHOE MART Phone 1676 204 Grand St. ...OF COURSE! 114 JL. WILES ESSO SERVICE CENTER Experience—That's What Counts Rt. 50 W. Main St. PHONE 9697 Lowest Cost Money Orders! Personal Money Orders Our Register Check Personal Money orders cost only 15c each regardless of the amount purchased. Pay teller the amount of money order plus the small fee—no application blank to fill out—no waiting in line. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRAFTON MERRELLS, INC. MI-113 S. Second St. HOME LAUNDRY CLARKSBURG. W. Va. CLEANERS AND DYERS Announcements Phone 76 GRAFTON. W. VA. and Cards For the Best in Quality Phone 3-0121 and Service II 5 i THE Hurry to AUDRA'S SNACK BAR Specializing in Sandwiches and Milkshakes Blueville Grafton, W. Va. WILSON FLORIST Members of Florists Telegraph Delivery Association Phone 298 GRAFTON, W. VA. our DEPENDABLE DRUGGIST If You Get It at the Ask For G. B.—Bread at your grocer. UNION DRUG COMPANY GRAFTON BAKING CO. INC. ... It's Right Prescriptions a Specialty WEST MAIN STREET PHONE 500 WATCH HOSPITAL GRAFTON, W. VA. SEVIERS SUNOCO SERVICE CENTER Expert Repairing on Watches, Jewelry and Musical Instruments 209-211 W. Main St. PHONE 9684 GRAFTON, W. VA. Compliments of Compliments of WEAVER BROS. AMOCO SERVICE BUILDERS SERVICE and SUPPLY COMPANY Everything for the Builder Phone 803-280 GRAFTON, W. VA. Rt. 50 and Railroad St. GRAFTON, W. VA. Phone 9657 Road Service Ask for FAIRMONT Imperial Ice Cream and Dairy Products Compliments of ALTMAN'S CASH FEED STORE Best of Luck, ’58 Grads KALO CHEVROLET CO. Lunch Ice Cream Our Specialty Serving the Students GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL Maple at Walnut Phone 1741 JAY KALO Your Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealer 117 I KEENER-SHRIVER MOTORS, INC. COZY REST RESTAURANT AND TOURIST COURT Your Friendly Air Conditioned Furnace Heated Ford Dealer Fine Foods for Fine People Plan Your Next Party Modern Cottages With Baths Let Us Take Care of Your Out-of-Town Guest Junction U.S. 50 and W. Main St. PHONff 300-1006 at at COZY HALL'S TV Sales and Service Sylvania—Dumont—Emerson We Service What We Sell. Owned and Operated by CHARLES E. HALL 107 Grand Street End of Steel Bridge Phone 405 FLOHR'S MOBILGAS STATION 6 Beech Street 1. Washing Cars 2. Motor Cleaning 3. Pickup and Delivery Service We Give S 4 H Green Stamps LEONARD'S GROCERY Pioneers in Progressive Food Retailing 238 W. Main St. Phone 740 GRAFTON, W. VA. PARRISH AGENCY, INC. Real Estate—Mortgage Loans Insurance 207 W. Main St. GRAFTON, W. VA. NEWLON'S FLORIST Finest in Flowers 221 Maple Avenue GRAFTON, W. VA. Telephone 224 R. W. (BOB) HOOD Insurance—All Forms Phone 493 125 W. Main Street SKAGGS JEWELERS Exclusive Jewelers Official B. O. Watch Inspection Watches, Jewelry Diamonds Phone 1345 12 W. Main St. Compliments of DR. ROBERT F. GERKINS I (koosug Tout Caiiii Ift WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE Compliments of JIM WHITE AND GRAFTON FINANCE CO. GRAFTON, W. VA. Compliments PLAZA RESTAURANT of Delicious Food C. C. RICHMOND SON A Good Place to Eat 140 West Main Street GRAFTON, W. VA. PHONE 9692 Compliments of MARINELLO BEAUTY SHOP TYGART LAKE RESTAURANT Congratulations Class of '58 VIRGINIA HANLEITER Owner Telephone 672 62 W. Main Street VALLEY INN MOTOR COURT GRAFTON, W. VA. La A. j. - ■ y � }{ r l a: «j v � £2 4i £ - ism 3