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

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Wilma Evens A. B., M. A. Sponsor of the A.T.C. . . . her favorite pastime is music . . . often seen helping the freshmen . . . teaches Civics, and Economic Geography. Jean Faulkner B. S. Another of our departing teachers . . . she is our capable teacher of French and Freshman English . . . listen close and you might hear her talking to herself in French. Joseph Henry B. A. , M. A. He is our band instructor . . . always ready to encourage a new member of the band . . . also instructs the junior high band. Francis A. Julian B. S. He is our capable welding instructor and liked by all . . . gets a big thrill when one of his boys makes good . . . enjoys outdoor sports. Charles Kelly B. S. , A.B. Has been a teacher at G. H. S. for twelve years . . . famous for his fictitious fables and attractive smile . . . teaches Machine Shop. James Manno A.B. An able Senior sponsor who takes great interest in everything that happens . . . enjoys his Spanish classes immensely . . . sure will be missed next year. David L. Mays B. S. Another one of our departing teachers . . . taught Physics and Chemistry for the past year and a half here at G. H. S. . . . we wish him much success for the future. Randall McKinney A. B. , M. A. His is one of the really familiar faces at G. H. S. . . . famous for his stories and Sociology panels. 9

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Nellie Bolyard A. B. , M. A. Teacher of Home Economics . . . Always lends a helping hand to anyone who needs something from her kitchen . . . sponsor of Future Homemakers. Thomas Bolyard A. B., M. A. Often seen driving around from the right side of a car . . . teaches General Math and Driver Education. Mildred Bord A. B. , M. S. , P. E. Instructs students in Bible, Physical Education, and Health . . . famous for her doll clothes. Charles Cather A. B. , B. S., M. A. Just look for the brightest tie . . . teaches Industrial Arts, Household Mechanics, and Mechanical Drawing. Hazel Cole A. B. Teaches all sophomores the evils of Biology . . . always cheerful and smiling . . . the sponsor with elaborate ideas for tournament decorations. George Current A. B. , Often looking for flying objects (erasers, gradebook, etc.) . . . instructor for harder Math. Arlene L. Decker A. B. , M. A. A new face in the commercial department . . . she has helped to reinstate the commercial club and is the sponsor for the Bearcat Newspaper . Harley Donham B. S. A big boost to the F. F. A. . . has helped them make a fine record this year . . instructs Vo. Ag. and General Science. 8

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Hortense Mumford B. A. , M. A. One of our most learned teachers . . . teaches freshman and sophomore English . . . enjoys literature. Francis W. Nester B. S. Taught in Taylor County for 14 years . . . a new and welcome addition to our teaching staff this year . . . teaches World History and Civics and is our basketball coach. Carrie Packman A. B. Sponsor of the National Honor Society . . . teaches sophomore and senior English . . . she spends much time and energy planning senior trips to Pittsburg. Patricia Rice B. M. Our vivacious choir and mixed chorus director . . . enjoys talking about her daughter, Dee . . . enjoys screaming at her accompanist. Elma Robinson A. B. Our very capable junior English teacher . . . she enjoys all sports and appreciates neatness and consideration from her students. Martha Rose Roy B. S. , M. A. “ An understanding teacher who is quite used to all the typing and shorthand errors in the commercial department ... an ambitious sophomore sponsor. Hazel Shaver A. B. Junior sponsor, she teaches Art and Mechanical Drawing . . . ALWAYS helping with tournament ideas. Mildred Sinsel A. B. , M. A. A Social Studies whiz . . . gives very interesting instruction in both American History and Economics . . . she shows genuine interest in her students. 10