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

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Mr. Whitescarver — Retiring Principal Mr Whiccscarvcr at Graduation Exercises Receiving a Gift from Faculty Members During the last feu- days of this school year. Mr. Edward Whitescarvcr was honored by various organizations as he is retiring at the conclusion of 1973 1974. Several of the clubs combined to give him a very colorful sports jacket, and the Student Council presented him with an electric saw. He received plaques at the Senior Band Dinner and FFA Banquet, and during a dinner at a local restaurant, the faculty honored their peer with a gift of luggage. Many complimentary remarks were made in relation to his dedicated years of employment as teacher and principal, at the Commencement Ceremonies by the speaker, U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd and also by the Taylor County Superintendent of Schools, Paul C. Bartlett. All of these actions confirm a job well done in his years of service as an educator. 1973-74 Teacher Of The Year I don’t remember anything on the day of a test,” is a common statement of the 1973 74 RcEcho Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Be tty Rose Morrison Mrs. Morrison has been teaching social studies at G.H.S. for the past five years. Her teaching career began at Grafton High as band director during 1914 to 1943. Some of the duties as band director were the teaching of student instrumentation throughout the county and also directing elementary school operettas. She then left the teaching profession for two years; she re-entered the field at Grafton Jr. High School as the eighth grade social studies instructor in 1939 where she remained for ten years. Mrs. M” graduated from West Virginia University with a major in music and a minor in social studies, after attending the Grafton Area Schools for her elementary and secondary-education. Student contact and the lasting friendships formed over the years arc the most enjoyable-aspects of teaching.” said Mrs. Morrison. She commented that school is more student oriented than it was 20 to 30 years ago” and that it is more responsive to the student’s demands.” Mrs. Morrison is a very- considerate teacher, and she has always cared about the benefit of the students. She is always full of pep and spirit and always has a smile on her face. Congratulations to Mrs. Morrison who most certainly deserved the honor of the 1973-74 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Betty Rose Morrison

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— — Edward Augustus Whitescarver Retiring Principal Of Grafton High School Wc, the students of Grafton High School wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Whitescarver for his many years of service to Grafton High School. Mr. Whitescarver was born in Pruntytown, West Va. His parents were the late Edward M. and Lcnora Borte Whitescarver. He is married to the former Anna Benda. Being the father of a son, John Edward, he understands our trials and problems. He has worked as Administrator of Grafton High School for the past 14 years. Prior to coming to Grafton High School he taught at Flemington High School. He was Senior Advisor for 22 years and also taught English, French and World History. He has an AB from Alderson-Broaddus College and West Va. Wesleyan College. He received his M.A. Degree from West Va. University in 1940 and has also done Post Graduate work at West Va. University. He is a veteran of World War II having served as a Lieutenant in the AUS Infantry from 1942 to 1945. He has membership in the National Education Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals. West Va. Education Association, West Va. Secondary School Principals Commission and is a past president of the Taylor County Education Association. He is a past president of the Grafton Kiwanis Club. He is Americanism Officer Taylor County Post 12 of the American Legion; District Chairman of the American Legion Oratorical Contest for five years and has been a member of the City-County Planning Commission for the past twelve years. He is also a member of the Rural Area Development Corporation and a Director of the Tygart Valley Development Association. He holds membership in the Grafton Lodge 15 AF and AM. A. n i|ku» ■ »% ■ • •i»» • • • 1 T • • • ’ He is a past president of Aldcrson Broaddus College Alumni. Mr. Whitescarver is very involved in his church and religion. He is a Deacon in the Beulah Baptist Church and Superintendent of the Sunday School. He has attended Sunday School for 28 years without an absence, and a former Moderator of the Union Baptist Association. He sings Bass in the Gospel Four Male Quartet. He has earned many honors during his life. Some of these are: He graduated from College Cum Laude. He is a member of the West Va. University Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. He has received the V.F.W. Patriotism award Mr. Whitescarver gave the Veterans Day Address at West Virginia's only National Cemetery 1970. He is also a member of the International Platform Association.

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EDWARD BEAVERS — Certified Welding GREG CARTWRIGHT — MA Math DIANE COLEBANK — AB English JOYCE COLEMAN — BA Physics and Chemistry GENE DAVIS — MA Physical Education, History II SHIRLEY DAVIS —AB ARLENE DECKER — MA Business Education HARLEY DONHAM — BS Agricultural Education QAVID ENGLISH — AB Biology KATHY FOX — AB English KENNETH GODWIN — BM Music BARBARA JUDY —MA Counselor 5