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

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Lawrence Spadafore A.B., M. A. Speedy coaches our Bearcat football squad with great results . . . teaches Physical Education and Civics . . . has a smile and a good word for everyone. Neta Fern Thorn B. S. A comparative new-comer to G. H. S. . . . she has been here but a year and a half . . . brings our prospective orators to light in her Speech classes . . . also teaches junior English. Barbara Towles A. B., M. A. One of the main stays of each freshman class ... is the advisor for the F. T. A. . . . teaches American History, Civics, and freshman English. Russell Walls B. S. , M. A. Enjoys running loafers from the library ... to the G. H. S. Band he is the man with the camera ... is the advisor for our student council. Margery Williams A. B. She has a wealth of new ideas for our Re-Echo . . . Mrs. works harder than any member of the staff . . . teaches Physical Education, Health, and General Science . . . enjoys a good laugh. Eleanor Duckworth Chief secretary . . . known for her jokes and smiles . . . keeps the office running smoothly ... A good mother to Go mar! ! ! Shirley Turner Assistant secretary . . . known for checking for plugged lockers . . . assists the confusion in the office ... is often heard saying How about that . 11

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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

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RETIRING BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Mr. Lynn Faulkner has been part of the faculty of Grafton High School for 35 years and principal for 7 years. He attended Cornell and Harvard Universities and graduated from West Virginia University. Mr. Faulkner enjoys his Amateur Radio and traveling. He always has a smile and cheery welcome for all the students each morning. We will miss him, for he has served us well as both teacher and principal. 12