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

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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

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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

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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