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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

Re-Echo 1976 Grafton High School Grafton, W.Va. 26354 Volume XXIII LEFT: Bearcat mascot, I.ynn Gough, practices one of his many poses RIGHT This artist’s conception of the bearcat was drawn by Grafton High School senior Bob Shackelford. This year the sketch appeared on the program covers for basketball games. 1 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1-2 STUDENT LIFE 3-16 CLASSES 17-58 CHOIR AND BAND 59-72 HONORS 73-80 SPORTS 81-102 ORGANIZATIONS 103-116 DANCES 117-136 FACULTY 137-146 ADVERTISEMENTS 147-160 2 Each year wc GHS students have learned more skills and paved the way to the day of graduation. Now the freedom is upon us to do whatever we please with the rest of our lives. Freedom was especially present in 1976. Rights and Responsibilities of Public High School Students,” a booklet published by the West Virginia Board of Education this year, defined student rights. It is a long walk to freedom, but now it is up to each and every student to choose what kind of person he will be. What each one makes of himself is his own choice. Grafton High School has only been the beginning. 5 Big 10 Champs — Regional Champs Awesome is the bst word to describe the 1975-76 Bearcats. Their power was beyond imagination. Coach Butch Has-well feels their main strength was the fact that they believed in each other. This main strength was backed up with great team coordination, poise, defense, rebounding, hustle, and a fantastic shooting ability. The mighty Bearcats were followed faithfully to every game by their numerous fans. The unbelievable aspect of the Bearcats’ season was the way the whole town supported their efforts. 6 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Larry Harton, president; Mike Stockctt, vice-president; Charlene Wiseman, secretary; and Amy Hefferin. treasurer. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Bcv Knotts, treasurer; Kathy Boyce, secretary; Tara Campbell, vice-president; and Charlie Johns, president. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Kim Stevens, treasurer, Linda Frey, president; Vickie Snyder, vice-president; and Donctta Currey, secretary Class Officers Set Tempo For Year The four seasons represent the four classes and their different stages of life. The freshman class officers are just beginning. The sophomore class officers represent summer in that they are just getting into the swing of high school. The class that the junior officers represent, in the fall, is getting ready to fall into the role of seniors. Winter is represented by the senior class officers. They have reached the end of their high school lives. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS FRONT Ion Murphy, president. STANDING: Tcrring Skinner. treasurer; Cathy Don ham, secretary; and Chip Kepple, vice-president. 7 Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step: only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road. Dag Hammarskjold 8 9 Student life means . . . daydreaming in class fun in the halls initiations into clubs activities held once a year. It means YOU . . . cheering on the team leading your class excelling in a sport or subject learning to drive selling candles, notecards, fruit dissecting frogs and rabbits enjoying free time. Student life is living every way you know how. 12 what now? all these years spent struggling within my cocoon, fightin, tearing, waiting for a birth of freedom . . . and now i find it has unfolded, easily and gently, in its own time, and i stand motionless — hypnotized by the beauty and colour of my new freedom wings. Joni Geiser Reprinted by permission from SEARCH THE SILENCE, © 1974 by Scholastic Magazines, Inc. 13 15 A long walk to freedom ’Tis a long walk to freedom A journey from the start From glory and honor may it never part Born in every child, taught in every home From the smallest house to Washington’s great dome. It’s been tried a hundred times and won its every case Among truth and justice it has surely earned its place May freedom always live, not just for a few ’Tis a long walk to freedom And the red, white and blue. by Judy Yost I r 16 MA Classes Seniors The year . . . ever changing, never stopping . . . good times . . . football season . . . homecoming . . . Christmas vacation . . . college applications . . . ACT . . . the measles . . . state tournaments . . . parties . . . still studying. The times of our youth ... of our innocence ... of our memories . . . Class of 76, Farewell 18 19 LAWRENCE NELSON BARNES WILLIAM ALBERT ARVIDSON BRENDA DORENE BENNETT RICHARD WAYNE BEALL GARY LEE BJORNDAHL PAMELA SUE BIGGINS JILL ALLISON BLEDSOE BRENT TURHAN BLACK 20 Patty Donham Valedictorian We're the best under the sun . . . DONNA SUE BOICE CRAIG FREDERICK BOYLES FRANCES MARIE CARLYLE 76 is number 1. PAMELA DIANE BOLYARD LINDA DARLENE BOLYARD KATHY JEAN BOYCE CHARLOTTE IRENE BROWN ANITA LOUISE CAMPBELL TARA DAWN CAMPBELL 21 STARLA JUNE CATHELL JTJKAX SHARON ANN CUSTER JEFFREY LEE COLLINS DOUGLAS EDWARD CREWS PAUL EDWARD CROSS ALICE SUZANNE DEAKINS RITA JEAN EXLINE 3rd Place Honor Student Tara Campbell 4th Place Charlie Johns BEVERLY ELAINE FARANCE JAMES EDWARD FAWCETT 22 5th Place Honor Student Valerie Frey TWILA ANN DICK PATRICIA ANN DONHAM BRUCH EARL DRUMMOND ELLEN RUSSELL DUNHAM JANET EDWARDS JANICE CAROL DRAKE NEDRA ROBINSON EDWARDS LESLIE ANN ELLIS JOHN CHRISTOPHER ENDERLE | PAUL EDWARD ESTEL WILLIAM RICHARD FREEZE JANET LOUISE GALLAHER VALERIE KAY FREY JAMES CHARLES GARRETT RICHARD ALLEN GLASS 24 6th Place Bobby Trickett LYNN A. GOUGH ERIC WAYNE GROB FREDERICK MARTIN HAINES JAMES ALBERT HAVENNER CHERYL ANN HAYMOND RONALD EUGENE HEAVNER 7th Place Pam Bolyard SUSAN GAY HENDERSON 25 9th Place Rhonda Williams TERESA GAY HILL DANIEL ARTHUR HUNT TRINA JOY JACKSON 10th Place Nancy Mewshaw JONNETT DARLENE HOBAN GEORGE EDGAR JENKINS JAMES WILLIAMS ISNER CHARLES FORREST JOHNS 26 FRANKLIN RANDOLPH JOHNSON NYLA CEIL KEENER 11th Place Bev Knotts KAREN LOUISE KERNS BRENDA LEE KIRBY JAMES BERYL KIRKPATRICK RHONDA JOYCE KISNER r BEVERLY ANN KNOTTS ROBERT KEITH KNOTTS SUSAN CAROL KLINE ROBERT EARL KISNER 12th Place Cheryl Phillips 27 WANDA MARLENE NEWLON JOHN RANDOLPH LAYFIELD DEBRA KAY LANTZ BRUCE WAYNE LEONARD BRENDA KATHERINE UMBERS BRENDA GAIL LOUGHRY BARBARA KAY LOWE RANDY HUGH LYNCH 28 13th Place Gail Kreeger MARK EDWARD LATTA MARTHA GRACE LOFFLER 14th Place Erica Hunter PATRICIA JOY MARQUESS MELISSA ANN MASON KENNETH ALLAN McMullen PAMELA RENEA McQUE DONALD MAYLE 15th Place Debbie Lantz TERESA ANN McDANIELS SUSAN LORRAINE McINTYRE 16th Place Jill Shafer 29 RONALD MASON MOATS RICHARD DALE MYERS TAMMY MORAN DIANA CAROL MORGAN JOHN RANCE POMRANINC, MICHAEL POLING CHERYL ANN PHILLIPS LORETTA JEAN POLING DONALD JEFFREY POLING ANNA DARLENE REED THOMAS ALLEN REED DAVID WAYNE REED 30 MARK WILLIAM MURPHY BARBARA MARIE POLING MARILYN ELIZABETH PYSELL WILLIAM FRANK RENEAU JOHN CHARLES ROSIER, JR MATTHEW SCIEGAJ MARK ALLEN ROBINSON JERRY PAUL ROSS LORITA ANN SCOTT DEBRA ANN RUTHERFORD ROBIN SCROGGS 18th Place Missy Mason 17th Place Pam Biggins ROGER WAYNE SETTER 31 JILL ANNA SHAFER JENNIFER SMITH JAMES MICHAEL STEVENS CATHERINE LYNN STOLZENFELS NANCY LORINE STREETS BETTY LEE SHUMAKER FARR EL MONROE SNYDER, JR. ROBERT STEVEN SHACKLEFORD SONYA SUE SHRIVER DEVERA ELLEN SPRING DIRK ALLEN SHAW RODNEY PAUL SLATON RONALD MICHAEL STALNAKER 32 MARK HOWARD STURM PATRICIA ANN SWISHER PENNY SUE TANSILL DON MATTHEW SWISHER RUTH ANN SWISHER CHERYL ANN TAWNF.Y PAUL DOUGLAS TAYLOR EDWARD ARDEN SWISHER KEITH ALLEN TAYLOR MELISSA ANN SWISHER 33 Senior Slave Day A visitor to GHS on April 12 might have thought the seniors were a little weird, mainly because of the crazy outfits they were wearing. The underclassmen and faculty took advantage of the chance to buy a senior for 50C and use them as a slave. We all found out that George Jenkins loves his teddy bear. It turned out to be a fun day for everyone, including the Seniors. 3a ALAN CHRIS VARNER RICHARD WESTERMAN VONDA LEE WOLFE MICHAEL DEAN WOLFE RHONDA YVONNE WILLIAMS JERRY DALE WOLFE DIANA LYNN WOODS RICHARD ALLEN ZINN 1976 Grafton High School Graduates Baccalaureate Rev. Orcn Reneau delivers his senior sermon message. fT GHS Choir presents a song to the seniors. 36 The Beginning of the End — the Seniors Graduate Coach Gene Davis, commencement speaker. Melissa Robinson. Salutatorian. receives diploma. Patty Donham, Valedictorian, leads honor students into auditorium. L to R: Father Klug, Mr. Dellinger, Coach Davis, Mr. Straight. Mr Isner. and Mr. Cartwright all took part in the commencement ceremony Graduation — Order of Service PROCESSIONAL: GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND INVtXTATION: Rev. Eugene F. Klug MUSIC: Searching So Long” by Chicago ADDRESS: GENE DAVIS. Assistant Professor. Phys. Ed., Glenville State College PRESENTATION OF CLASS: Mr. Straight RECEIVING OF CLASS: Mr. Dellinger, Supt. of Schools PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS: James Isner. Member, Board of Education TURNING OF TASSEL AND SINGING OF ALMA MATER: Charles F. Johns President of Senior Class, accompanied by GHS Band BENEDICTION: Rev. Charles Roth RECESSIONAL: Grafton High School Band 37 The graduates marched in the Memorial Day Parade. Some of the Seniors enjoyed the idea of marching. Class of 1976 CLASS OFFICERS: President — Charlie Johns Vice President — Tara Campbell Secretary — Kathy Boyce Treasurer — Beverly Knotts Class Song: Searching So Long by Chicago Class Flower: Rose Class Colors: Red, White, and Blue Class Theme: We Live For The Future” CLASS SPONSORS: David English Kenneth Godwin Hazel Shaver Charlotte Dillon 39 Graduates rise to get their diplomas. ARVIDSON, BIII. — Varsity Club, Spanish Club, Track, Track ( Hub. BEALL, WA'i L — Concert Choir, GHS Singers. BENNETT, BRENDA — Powderpuff. Spanish Club, FBI.A (President), Track, Student Council, Office Aide, Prom Princess BIGGINS. PAM — NHS. FHA, Band, Pep Band, Tournament Team, I lonors Program BJORNDAHL, GARY — Track. Cross Country, Track Club (President), UCC, VICA. BLACK, BRENT — Football, Track. Varsity Club, NHS, Key Club. Jr. Jaycees, Honors Program, Concert Choir. Entertainers, GHS Singers. FCA, Bearcat Staff (Editor). Quill and Scroll. BLEDSOE, JILL — Powderpuff, Spanish Club, Sophomore Serving Committee, Candystriper. BOICF. DONNA — FI IA. FBLA, Band, Teacher's Aide. BOLYARD, LINDA — FBLA. UCC. BOLYARD, PAM — Band, NHS, Bearcat Staff, SAE, Yearbook Staff, Quill and Scroll. BOYCE, KATHY — Student Council (Secretary). Spanish Club, FBLA, Class Secretary, Prom Princess, Yearbook Staff (Editor), Homecoming Princess, Kcywanettes, Tournament Cheerleader. BOYLES. CRAIG — Football, Tournament Team, Varsity Club (Vice-President), Baseball, NHS, Concert Choir, Bearcat Staff. BROWN, CHARLOTTE — French Club. Tournament Team, Pep Club, Girls Basketball. CAMPBELL, ANITA — Pep Club, FBLA. CAMPBELL, TARA — Student Council (Treasurer). Span ish Club, Powderpuff, Tournament Team, Tournament Cheerleader. Homecoming Princess, Varsity Princess, Key-wanettes. Class Officer, Prom Princess, Prom Queen, Year-txxik Staff, Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Honors Program. CARLYLE, FRANCES — FBLA. CARUSO, JULIE — French Club. Tournament Team, Teacher’s Aide. CATHELL, STARLA — Powderpuff. I HA, Teacher's Aide, Band. COLLINS, JEFF— Football, Basketball. FFA, VICA, Track. CORROTHERS, TIM — VICA. CREWS, DOUG — VICA (President), Student Council. CROSS, PAUL — Varsity Club (President), Key Club, Football, Track, Tournament Team. CUSTER, SHARON — FBLA, ATC, Powderpuff, UC . Tournament Team. DEAKINS, ALICE — Tournament Team, Tournament Cheerleader, FBLA (Treasurer). DICK, TWILA - French Club. DILLON,JEFF — VICA, FFA. DONHAM. PATTY — Band, Pep Band, Valedictorian. Kevwanettes (President), Powderpuff, FTA-SAE, Student Council, NHS, Sophomore of the Year, Prom Princess, Rhtxlodendron Girls’ State. DRAKE. CAROL — Fbwderpuff, French Club. NHS. Kcywanettes (Treasurer), Concert Choir, GHS Singer', (President) Tournament Cheerleader, Majorette, Homecoming Queen. DUNHAM, ELLEN — Ftp Club, ATC,SAE, FHA. FDWA R DS. JANET — FH A. EDWARDS, NEDRA —FHA. Mixed Chorus. ELLIS. LESLIE — Art Club, Powderpuff, Track, Girls Basketball, Tournament Team (Coach), All Tournament Team, Volleyball Coach. FNDERLE.IhRIS — VICA, Basketball. Tournament Team. v, ESTEL. PAUL - VICA (President). EXLINE, RITA - - Teacher’s Aide. FLESHER, LARRY-VICA. FREEZE, BIEL — Science CKdx FREEZE, IEFF — Football, Track, Key Club, Tournament .Team. FREY, VALERIE — Student Council, Class Officer, Varsity Cheerleader, Powderpuff, Bearcat Staff, Tournament Team, Homecoming Princess, Prom Princess, Girls Basketball, Varsity Queen, KeywanettesY Varsity Club (Treasurer), French Club. ' K GAINES, GLEN — VICiA, UCC. ' I GALL, RCXIKY — Football, Track, Basketball, Student Council (Vice-President), Concert Choir, Tournament Team, Varsity Club, FCA. GAI.LAHER, JANET —‘French Club. Library Assistant. GARRETT, JIM — Football, Concert Choir, Ghfe Singers, IToumament Team, Track. | RKIN. MICHELLE — NHS, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Honor Society, Bearcat Staff, Re-Echo Staff, Kcywanettes (State President), Pep Club, Sophomore Serving Committee. Spanish Club, Candystriper. ATC. GILLESPIE, DEBBIE — FBLA, ATC, Library Assistant, Teacher’s Aide. GLASS. RICK — VICA. GOUGH, LYNN — Band, Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Entertainers, Mascot, Spanish Club, Pep Club, Drama Club. NHS, Boys’ State, t HAINES, FRED —■ Football, Tournament Team, Traik. HAVENNER, JIM — Track. VICA, VarsitfCli B HAYMOND, CHER — French Clubifvice President). Bearcat Staff, Concert Choir, Teacher’s Aide, Powderpuff. HEAVNER. RON — Basketball, SKh Club. 1 HEFFERIN, KIM — TournamcnrChccrlcader, Band. Tournament Team, Powderpuff, Student Council, Majorette, Future Nurses of America (President), Pep Club. HENDERSON, DALE —VICA. HENDERSON, SUSAN — NHS, SAE, Kcywanettes (Vice-President), Candystriper, Bearcat Staff, Yearbook Staff, ATC (Vice-President), French Club. Concert Choir, CD IS Singers, Quill and Scroll. HILL, TERRY — French Club (President). Powderpuff, Student Council. HOBAN, JONNETT — Cheerleader, Varsity Club, Tournament Cheerleader, French Club, Prom Princess. 40 HUNT, DAN — Football, Track, Varsity Club. Track Club (Treasurer), Spanish Club, Concert Choir (Vice-President). HUNT. RON — Baseball, Track, Varsity Club, Tournament Team. HUNTER, ERICA — Band, Pep Band, Pep Club. FBLA, Track, Drama Club, Powderpuff, NHS, Tournament Team, Teacher’s Aide. Library Assistant. ISNF.R, JIM — Band, Pep Band, Basketball. NHS, All State Band, Key Club, Spanish Club. GHS Sinners. Tennis JACKSON, TRINA — FBI.A (Treasurer), FHA. Bearcat Staff. V ' JENKINS. ( jH( )ROE — Basketball, Baseball. er . JENNINGS. AMBER — FHA. JOHNS. CHARLIE — Football. Track, Golf. NHS, ors Program. Spanish Club, Key Club, Chess Club, Student Council. Student Body President, Class President, Honor Boy. Jr. Jaycees, Tournament Team. Varsity Club. JOHNSON, FRANK — Football, Track. Varsity Civ Track Club, Key Club. KEENER, NYLA — Spanish Club. SAE (Treasurer Band, Stage Band. NHS. Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Entertainers, All State Chorus. KENNEDY, ANNA— UCC. KERNS, KAREN — Powderpuff. Student’Coun il. FBI.A, Art Club f PresidentVBffijljfe-'-., KIRBY, BRENDA — Band.' .Majorctte, Powderpuff. KIRKPATRICK, JIM — Football. Track. KISNER, ROBERT — Basketball, Tournament Tea Tournament Team, Track. Track Club. Varsity Club. KISNER, RONDA - Powderpuff, Mascot, Mixed CJ rus. Track, FBI.A, FHA KLINE, SI NAN —Student Council, Spanish Club. Varsity Club, Yearbook Staff. Bearcat Staff, Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Entertainers. Mascot, Sophomore Serving Committee, Powderpuff, Tournament Team. KNOTTS, BEY Band, Pep Band. Tournament Team (Coach), Powderpuff, Class Treasurer, Student Council. Homecoming Princess. Prom Princess, NHS, Track. Varsity Club, Pep (Hub. KNOTTS. BOB — FFA (Vice-President). KNOTTS, WANDA — FI IA, Pep Club. KREEGER. GAIL — FBLA, NHS, Voice of Democracy Winner. l.ANTZ, DEBBIE — Pep Club. FBLA, Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Entertainers. NHS. Bearcat Staff. N'j I.ATTA, MARK — NHS, Spanish Club (Vice-President), Jr Jaycees, Bearcat Staff. Quill and Scroll, Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Yearbook Staff. Spanish Honor Society (Treasurer). LAYFIELD, RANDY — FFA,football. VICA, Track. LEONARD. BRUCE — Basketball. GHS Singers, FCA, Band, Jr. Jaycees. All State Band. LIMBERS. BRENDA — French Club, Yearbook Staff. Bearcat Staff, Tournament Cheerleader, Prom Princess, Band Majorette. Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Entertainers, All State Chorus. SAE. Quill and Scroll. LOFFLER, MARTHA — Pep Club, FBLA, Bearcat Staff. AT( . Mixed Chorus. GHS Singers. LOl GHRY, BRENDA — FBLA. LOWE. BARBARA — NHS, FBI.A, Office Aide. LYNCH. RANDY —VICA. MARQ1 ESS. PATTY — FHA MASON. MISSY — Band. Majorette, Field Commander. 'Concert Choir; GHS Singers, SAE-FTA, Spanish Club. NHS. Powderpuff, Student Council. MAY1.E, KEN — FFA. VICA. MA.YLE, PAT— VICA. McCOl iynRK K Football. MrCURraKf— Band FBLA Me IF,. SHELDON — FFA. Me INTYR SUSIE — Powderpuff, FBLA. ATC. Pep Club, Girls Basketball. Teacher’s Aide. McMULLEN, KF.N — Spanish Club, Chess Club, Jr. Jny cees, NHS. Tournament Team. MEWSHAW, NANCY — NHS. Spanish Honor Sot tety, Spanish Club, Prom Princess. Tournament Team. Tournament Cheerleader, Girls Basketball, Track. Sophomore Serving Committee, Student Council (SecretaryY Homecoming Princess, Bearcat Staff, Powderpuff. Candystnper, Keywan-ettes (State Treasurer), Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Enter-tai|crs. Pep Club. MILLER, DEB— Powderpuff. Library Assistant. ATC. MOATS, RON — Football, Basketball. Track. Varsity Club, Key Club, Tournament Team. MORGAN, DIANA — Powderpuff. Tournament Team Teacher’s Aide. MORGAN, JEFF — French Club Jr. Jaycees. MORGAN, TAMMY — FBLA. MUR PI IY. MARK — VICA (President), Student Council. MYERS. RICK — Basketball, Football, Track, Jr. Jaycees, Chess Club. VICA, FCA. PHILLIPS. CHERYL — Pep Club, SpanishtClub. Spanish Honor Sen iety, Powderpuff, Tournament Team Keywan-ettes. POLING. BARBARA — Teacher’s Aide. POLINCi. FRANK — Basketball. Cross Country, Track, NHS, Band. POLING. JEFF — Basketball, Chess Club. POLING, LORETTA — ATC, French Club, Powderpuff, Library Assistant. POMRANING. JOHN — Track, Key Club (President). PYSELL, MARILYN — Band, Mixed Chorus. French Club. REED, DARLENE — French Club, FBLA. Pep Club, Mixed Chorus. REED, MIKE — Football, VICA, Track. 2 REED, TOM — NHS (President), Varsity Club, Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club, Baseball, Basketball, FCA, Sophomore Serving Committee, Who's Who Among American Students. REEL. DAVE — Kcv Chib. FEA. VICAlB RENEAU, BILL — Football, Track, Key Club, Varsity Club, Concert Choir, OHS Singers, Who's Who Among American H.S. Students. RICHARDS, BRADLEY — Band, VICA. ROBINSON, MARK — Basketball, Baseball, Spanish Club, Tournament Team Coach, Varsity Club, Golf Team. ROBINSON. MELISSA — Salutatorian, Pep Club, French Club, Science Club. Band, Track, NHS, Tournament Team, Powderpuff. Girls Basketball. ROSIER,JOHN — Track. VICA (Secretary). RUTHERFORD. DEBBIE — FHA. Mixed Chores. SCIEGAJ, MATT— Band, NHS, Jr. Jaycees (President). SCOTT, LORITA — FBLA, Teacher’s Aide, Oit ice Aide. SC.ROGGS. ROBIN — French Club, Pep Club, Drama Club. SHACKELFORD. BOB — Basketball, Art Cluls (Vic£ President), Tournament Team. Key Chib. SHAFER, JILL — Freshman Cheerleader, Drama Club, Bearcat Staff. Yearbook Staff, Powderpuff. Band, Pep Band, Student Council, Keywanettes, Prom Princess. SAE-FTA (President), Tournament Cheerleader, NHS, Quill and Scroll. SHARTZ, BILL — Spanish Club, Science Club, NHS, Spanish Honor Society. Boys’ State Redcoat. SHAW. DIRK — Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Key Club, Basketball. Entertainers, Bearcat Staff, Student Council. Tournament Team, Teacher's Aide, Golf Team SHRIVER, SONYA — Powderpuff, Majorette, ATC, Teacher’s Aide, FNA, Candystripcr. Alternate Tournament Cheerleader, Prom Princess. SMITH, JENNIFER — NHS, FNA, Candystriper. SPRING, DEVERA — FBLA (Secretary), NHS, Office Aide, Pep Club. w STALNAKER. RON — Band, Concert Choir, Spanish Club, GHS Singers, All State Choir, Chess Club, Redcoat, Pep Band. Stage Band. STEVENS, MIKE — Baseball, Band. Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Basketball. Var-it Club. Bowling. STOLZENFELS, CATHY - FHA, Office Aide, Teacher’s Aide. STREETS, NANCY — Library Assistant, Powderpuff, Tournament Team, FHA. STURM. MARK — VICA, FFA, Tournament Team, Con- SWISHER, ED — FFA, MCA. SWISHER, MELISSA - Powderpuff. Mixed Chorus. FNA. SWISHER, PATTY —■Powderpuff, FNA, Tournament Iheerleader. Concert Char. Band, Majorette. SWISHER. RUTH— Pep Club, FHA (President). TANSILL, PENNY 4 FBI.AA-p Club, Powderpuff, SAE, Varsity Club. Tpck, Band, -Vajorette. Concert Choir, GHS Singers, Entertainers. Tournament TearJ; Tournament Cheerleader, Homecoming Princess, Freshen cIheerleader. TAWNEY, CHERYL — FBLA. TAYLOR, KEITH — Band. Basketball, ( on cert Choir, FCA. Varsity Club, Key Club, Golf, BowlijE:. ( Hess Club, Pep Band. Stage Band. TAYLOR. PAUL — Football, Track, VICA,lCA Varsity Club. TENNEY. I MMA — Pep Club. THORP. JIM — Football, Track, VICA. 1 (XDTHMAN. GREG —Basketball, Football, Track, Varsity Club. TRICKETT, BOB — NHS (Vice-President), Golf, Basketball. Football, Tournament Team, Key Club, Varsity Club. TURNER, DAN — Football, Basketball, Golf, Concert Choir, GHS Singers. Entertainers, Varsity Club, Key Club. FCA. Bowling. VAN HORN, STEVE — VICA, FFA. VARNER. CHRIS — VICA, Track. WAREAM. RICKY— FFA. WILLIAMS, RHONDA — Band, Majorette, Student Council, NHS (Treasurer), Powderpuff, SAE (Secretary), Yearbook Staff, Prom Princess. WILT, DEBBIE —FHA. WOLFE, JERRY — FFA, Track, Football, VICA. WOLFE, VONDA — Powderpuff, Homecoming Princess, FBLA. WOODS. DIANA — Powderpuff. Homecoming Princess, Tournament Cheerleader, Pep Club. ZINN, ALLEN - Football. Track. Key Club, Art Club. Juniors As the Junior Junkyard,’’ they captured first place centerpiece award for best cheering section. The best dressed girls’ team was taken by the juniors also. The hard working junior class decorated the gym to the theme We May Never Pass This Way Again” for the May 76 Prom. The junior magazine sales cleared $1241 to pay expenses for the prom. During the fall, juniors participated in homecoming hall decorations, winning first place in the competition. The juniors will now ease on down the road” and take their role as seniors. Judy Abel Steve Andrews Donna Arvidson Robbie Bair Donna Barthelemy Glenn Bartlett Doris Beaty Darrell Bennett Denise D Bennett Denise E. Bennett Debbie Bevlin Bill Biggins 43 Verna Boggs Ijcslic Boyles Debbie Cobb Paul Davis Mimi Duckworth Jenny Gough Bill Boice Patty Bourne Donna G Uins Tammy Davis Micah Edison George Gower Eddie Bolyard Eric Bradley Orl Cox Jack Demscy Jean Ann Findley Sally Grinnan Sherri Bolyard Susie Bruner Tami Current Mike Dickey Debbie Gainer Mark Guthrie Debbie Boyce Katereni Canfield Rita Dalton Cathy Donham Tim Gerard Judy Haines Kathy Boyles Sam Clawson Terry Davies Rich Dougherty Gary Gillespie Georgia Haller 44 Charlene Harman Alexis Katson Candy Knotts Bonnie Luz adder Debbie Harman Susie Keefover Daphne Lamb Tammy Mason John Hawkins Mary Keener Joedy Lambert Eleby Mayle Mark Hullcy Chip Kcpple Zen a Lambert Brent McCuc Keith Jaco Fred Knight Doug Latta Betty McDaniel Dee Dee Jones Garry Knotts Mike Lucas Robert McDaniel Food Occupation Class students D. Tucker and D. Arvidson. Basketball and Football Manager Bill Boicc is busily at work. Juniors participated in a Regional SAE-FTA meeting. Those included arc: K Boyles. N Wiseman. D. Boyce, D. Bennett, and T. Shaw. 45 Sheila McDaniel Ronnie Moran Brenda Nestor Joy New Ion Becky Pederson Patty Poole Nancy McVicker Ed Morgan Leann McVicker Toni Moran Lila McVicker Donnie Morgan Stephany Minney Bea Kay Morris Gary Moore Jon Murphy Richard Ncwbraugh Bill Payton Bertha Phillips Charlie Rogers 46 Jeff Pratt David Schmuck Gloria Reed Mark Sciegaj Dave Robinson Ralph Scott Tony Robinson Kim Setler Burl Shaffer Mike Slaven Dave Sturms Jeri Trickctt John Watkins Colleen Wolfe Patty Shaffer Tim Smith Lee Ann Swiger Joy Trickett Laura Weaver Ted Wolfe Ralph Shaver Tish Spadafore Tim Taylor Debbie Tucker Mike Weaver Barbara Wood Teresa Shaw Shelia Spencer Diane Thompson Bunny Tyler Susan Williams Patty Wyatt Bill Skaggs Randy Stockett Anna Thorn Chuck Warder Bill Wininger Judy Yost Terring Skinner Becky Stratton Rodney Tingler Ten Waters Nancy Wiseman Patty Ayersman 47 In Memory of David Perks He Is Just Away I cannot say, and will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It need must be, since he lingers there. And you — oh, you, who in wildest years For an old time step, and the glad return, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Think of him still as the same. I say, He is not dead — he is just away. 48 —James Whitcomb Riley Sophomores It was the beginning of another school year, for the class of 78. Sophomores got a good start on class participation with the Homecoming activities. Hall decorations went well for sophomores who won the spirit chain with great sophomore spirit! Also sophomores were the only class to enter a float in the Homecoming Parade. Although our float didn't win anything, we had a lot of fun working on it,” said Linda Frey, sophomore class president. Then there was powderpuff. Defeating the freshman girls the first night, sophomores were beaten by the senior girls. Our girls had fun preparing for the games and the guys got a big laugh out of it,” Linda commented. The next big event was class tournaments. Sophomores’ theme was Almost Heaven West Virginia.” Throughout the year there were sophomores participating in nearly every club and activity offered at GHS. Many have contributed a great deal and that’s something to be proud of. Lisa Arnold Donna Austin Debbie Baikcr Donna Baker Greg Bamcs Jeff Beall Debbie Bennett Donna Bishop Ix la Bolyard Alan Boylcn Bill Brake John Breedlove Jack Buchannon Charlotte Bucklcw Susie Burdette Virginia Butcher Tina Canfield Charlene Canterbury Ken Carlyle Terry Carpenter George Cassell Debbie Catania Danny Cathell Judy Conrad Jeff Coplin Ruth Core Mark Cox Chcrly Criss 49 Donetta Currcy Janice Dale Dee I ce Davis Tim Davis Connie DeBarr Linda Dickey Bob Dougherty Barbara Drummond David F.faw Sandy Flesher Teresa Flesher Greg Foley Tim Foley Joan Fox Trina Freeze Linda Frey Mark Gen net te Rhea George Sam Gerard Mary Gillespie Susie Goff LaDonna Guthrie Diana Haddix Eric Haddix Rich Harbcn Mike Haymond Mark Hefferm Dave Heinz man Lisa Hcldreth Ann Henderson Roy Henderson Jimmy Holmes Ann Hosmeyer Tammy Hostler Mary Hussion Brian Jackson Robert Jones Jams Kelley Freedom is being able to choose the subjects you want and hoping you get an easy teacher. 50 Angela Kennedy Bob Kcpple Greg LaPera Rick Lay field Mark Limbers Terrie Linn Kathy Lough Sandy Lough Debbie Luzadder Jeff Mallory Lisa Malone Beth Marchese Gene 11 Mayle Jeff Mayle Joe Mayle Mitch Mayle Randy Mayle Tammy Goff Mayle Curtis McDaniel Phil McDaniel Robin McDaniel Ray McMullen Cheryl McPherson Tom Mewshaw Crystal Mick Dale Miller Michelle Miller Donna Mitter Brenda Moore Brenda Moore Randy Moore Terry Moore Terree Moran Tammy Morgan Jay Murphy Betty Myers Janet Paige Steve Peters 51 Robbie Phillips Bob Pisino Debbie Poole Tammy Posey Dee Dec Pratt Pam Queen Paul Rosier Eric Roy Linda Roy Rita Runner Frank Sandor John Sapp Tam mi Scroggs Sharon Severe Diana Shaffer Jeff Shaffer Robin Shaffer Crystal Shah an Kim Shinglcton Freedom is choosing between ham salad or peanut butter and between peaches and pears. Jerry Reed Steve Rhodes Larry Rosier David Shoemaker Earl Shumaker Mike Shuman Jay Smith LaDonna Smith John Snyder 52 Vickie Snyder Dale Stevens Kim Stevens Lisa Stevens Mark Stolzenfels Jill Sturm Kim Sturms Rod Summers Randy Swisher Sharon Swisher Danny Taylor Wayne Taylor Danny Thompson Clifford Tichncll BobTrcssler Tina Trickett Tim Turner Mark Vance Scan Vance Cathy Wagner Bill Walter Bob Walter Debbie Watkins Shelley Weaver Star Weekly Randy White Jcannie Williams Malinda Williams Maria Wisniewski Richard Withers Karen Woods Cindy Woodyard 53 Mark Abel James Allen Hallie Austin Randy Barker Linda Barthelemy Ncna Bartlett Marvin Bartlett Joe Beaty Elaine Bennett Brenda Bevins Nancy Bcvlin Kenneth Biddle Freshmen The Freshman class started their high school year off with a bang! First of all they raised over $20 and received third place recognition for the spirit chain competition during Homecoming. They also were awarded third place on their hall decorations. Powderpuff season came around and the freshman girls placed third. They beat the junior girls in a consolation game. The freshmen sold tickets for the shopping spree to raise money for decorations and raised $400. The freshmen can also boast about their winners in the sectional math contest who were: Steve Enderlc, Leiann McDonald and Joy Steadman. The year has been a good one for this freshman class! Kathy Biggins Lisa Black Berry Bloom Marty Bolyard Penny Bolyard Elaine Bradley Alice Brammcr Kim Brown Sharon Brown Terry Brown Mary Butcher Mary Chambers Cathy Coolc Jay Coplin Belinda Corbin Tony Culberson 54 Mark Currcy Chuck Custer Gary Dalton Randy Davis Sandy Davis Beth Drake Bob Duckworth Patty Duckworth Sherri Duckworth Steve Enderlcc Sheena Evans James Fairley Laura Farance Renato Fernandez Tina Finch Brenda Findley Jim Foley Bill Foster Brenda Freeze John Freeze Alicia Funkhauscr Shawn Funkhouscr Gary Gaines Jeff Gaines Debbie Gallchcr Jackie Gerard Twila Gerard Kev in Glass Doug Gower Sherri Grimes Debbie Gump Bill Haddix Jody Haddix Tony Haddix Mark Haines Kelly Harbert Fred Han Larry Hart on Kim Hayes Karen Hebb Amy Hefferin Shelley Heinzman 55 Cicorgc Hickman Matt Hicks Joe Hines Debbie Holmes Alice Hoover Karen Hosmeyer Bobbie Isner Kim Isner Terry Isner Johnna Jenkins Terry Johnson Mike Keister Jeanette Kennedy John Kerns Kim Kirkpatrick Flecta Kisner Rhonda Kittle Bill Kline Cindy Knotts David Knotts Jeanette Knotts Richard Knotts Frank Koton Patty Koton Jerry Lambert Jill Lancaster Butch Lantz Ann Layfield Shawn Loffler Susan Lougherty Diane Lynch Vickie Lyons Martha MacDonald Terry Mahaffcy Tim Mahaffcy Wilma Markley Scott Marshall Greg Matthew Richard Maylc Tim Mayle Chuck Mayle Dennis Mayle 56 Alan McDaniel Jerry McDaniels Julie McDaniels Mark McDougal Crystal McQuain Allen Mencar Danielle Montgomery Debbie Moore Mike Moore Sandy Moore Donna Moran Ron Moran Joe Morgan Larry Murray Jeff Musgrove Kathy Myotte Glen Nestor Judy Ann Nestor Judy C. Nestor Tammy Nestor Bill Ncwbrough Greg Nye Ray Owens Shawn Palmatcer Penny Parker Brian Patton Scott Paugh Jeff Pauletta Barbara Peters Joan Peters Roger Pisino Randy Pitman Eddie Plum Karen Poling Tim Poling Ron Price Cindy Pryor Jim Reed Theresa Reel Jeff Richards Selah Riffle Natalie Ringler Bettina Rinker Steve Rinker Bob Robinson Julie Rogers Robert Rucker Carlos Salazar Lori Sansbury Ralph Schmitt Kelly Sctler Eric Sevier Betty Shaffer 57 Mary Shaffer Greg Shahan Millie Shaluta Sandy Sheme Susie Shoemaker Debbie Shroycr Mike Shultz Mike Simons Mark Sinclair Beth Skaggs Mary Sloan Charles Smith Dave Smith Mary Snoderly Melanie Snyder Donna Spring Bob Springs Joy Steadman Ron Stevens Mike Stockctt Bca Summcrficld Cliff Swick Connie Syden Strieker Rick Sylva Clyde Tenney Jane Trickctt Janet Trickctt Rod Tucker Ed Varner David Wagner Oran Warder Sheri Waters Brenda Weaver Pam Weaver Darlene Wee sc Syl via Wickham Chuck Williams Danny Williams Tim Wilson Charlene Wiseman Vicki Wiseman Bob Wood Craig Woods Dave Workman Jimmy Workman Violet Wright Lyle Wyant Nina Wyckoff 58 c Choir and Band FIRST ROW M Mason. D. Jon«. T Mason. B Unta T Das,,. B Kirby. P Tamil D yc, C Dra .J. Shay L Swigcr, TMo £££■£%%£ ZTs D Moore. : Woodyard. D Poole. D. Harnran. S Minney. R Shaver SIXTH ROW j Shafer. K Woods. L Malone. P B,gg,ns. D. IVary. D ® ' Duckworth. L. Boyles, K Harbcrt. SEVENTH ROW M. Stevens. R. Moran, B Robinson. R Kittle. D Robinson, B. Biggins. N. Keener. B Moore. . ‘ August, 1975 — Band Camp at Glenvillc State College: August 3-9. September, 1975 — Fairmont Spectacular: Sept. 6, Grafton Spectacular: Sept. 9, Sistersville Spectacular: Sept. 13, Apple Festival: Sept. 20, Morgantown Spectacular: Sept. 23. October. 1975 — Forest Festival: Oct. 4, Homecoming. November, 1975 — WVU Band Day: Nov. 1, Veteran’s Parade: Nov. 11, Fruit Sale. January, 1976 — Bicentennial Mug Sale. February, 1976 — Band Concert: Feb. 28, 29. March, 1976 — Fruit Sale. April, 1976 — Candy Sale: April, 24. May, 1976 — State Band Festival (Audition and Parade): May 6-8, Disney World, Florida: May 16-19, Graduation May 28, Memorial Day Parade: May 31. 61 December, 1975 — Candy Sale, Christmas Concert. The finale of the half-time show, Fanfare and March Number Two. The band does the Circle Drill to When Will I See You Again. Participants in the Grafton Band Spectacular were: Mannington High, Fairmont Senior High. Buckhan-non Upshur. Morgantown High. East Fairmont High and the West Virginia University Band. Part of the 1000 member massed Band presentation of the National Anthem. 62 Band Dance 1976 King Bruce Leonard Queen Bev Knotts Official Disney World Release Photo On Sunday, May 16 the 98 member Showband set out for adventures in Florida. Approximately $13,000 was raised for the event. The band departed from Grafton at 7:30 a.m. for Pittsburgh where members boarded Eastern Airlines Flight 307. Following the band’s arrival in Florida was entertainment at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. Members were accommodated at the South Hilton Inn. Monday, members, in groups of four, were to spend the day at Walt Disney World enjoying themselves and preparing for Tuesday’s parade. Tuesday, the Showband performed in America on Parade,” a 40-minute parade in Disney World. America on Parade” is Walt Disney Productions’ salute to the American Revolution Bicentennial. A coherent moving show, the parade consists of America’s past from Columbus to Cape Kennedy in larger-than-life parade units and 150 huge People of America” characters. In planning for more than two years, the parade is a production based on the most exciting and positive elements of the last 200 years. America on Parade” will run concurrently at Disney World for 15 months, making it the largest continuing Bicentennial celebration in the country; it is anticipated the parade will be viewed by more than 25 million people during this period. Guest bands, such as the Bearcat” band, arc staged among several 22-foot high ballon sound floats. The bands all play the Walt Disney Productions’ version of This Land Is Your Land.” The band also performed at Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village. Wednesday, band members had the option of one more day of Disney World or visiting Cape Kennedy prior to their return to Pittsburgh on Eastern Airlines Flight 384. The group arrived in Grafton at about 11:00 p.m. Crystal Mick, Bruce Ijeonard. Jim Isner, and Jeff Shaffer represented GHS in the All State Band All State Band Crystal Mick, a two-year All-State band member, played ninth chair flute. Bruce Leonard has been fortunate to make All State for three years, this year playing first chair trombone. This is James Isncr's second year in All State playing second chair trumpet. Jeff Shaffer placed twelfth chair trumpet his first year in Ail State Band. Director Karl MtConnell, Jr takes a break at the Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Parade in which the GHS Band obtained top honors. Drill Instructors This year six band members attended a three day marching camp. The marching camp was held at the University of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Those students attending were Patty Donham, Nyla Keener, Beverly Knotts, Jill Shafer, Mike Stevens and Keith Taylor. 65 The GHS Singers L. to R Pianist Mrs H Rowe, pianist Mrs. C. Morrison, S. Kline, M. Mason, B. limbers, K. Lowe, D. Thompson, T. Waters, C. Drake, N. Wiseman, D. Lantz, T Campbell. N Mewshaw, N Keener, narrator Mr E. Whitescarver ROW 2: P. Tansill. S. Henderson, D. Jones, C. Canterbury, C. Shahan, L. Swigcr. M Hussion, T. Moran, N. McVicker, M Loffler, D. Harman. ROW 3: M. Hcfferin, T Wolfe, R. Dougherty, R. Stalnaker, F. Sandor. J. Garrett, B. Rencau, B. Leonard, D. Shaw, J Isncr, J Murphy, M Slaven ROW 4 W. Beall, I,. Gough. T. Turner, K. Jaco, D. Latta, B. Black, D. Stevens, J. Buckhannan, D. Turner, M. Latta, R. McMullen. J. Murphy. NOT PICTURED ARE: Dennise E. Bennett and Mike Stevens. SINGERS’ ACTIVITIES Fall Tour (St. Mary’s) Union Thanksgiving Service (Mother’s Das Shrine) Dctember Choral Concert WBOY TV Appearance Newton Choral Exchange (Phase 1) (Newton Choir Visits Grafton) Bngadoon (Spring Musical) (2 nights and a matinee) New ton Choral Exchange (Phase 2) (GHS Singers visit New ton. Mass, i Spring Tour ( Boston. Mass and Philadelphia. Pa.) Senior Sermon (The ”Entertainers presented various programs throughout the year.) Nancy Mewshaw, secretary treasurer; Carol Drake, president; and Susan Kline, vice-president arc the officers of this year’s Singers. The Senior Singers get it together around the liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Debra Lantz, GHS Singer of the Year, has had leads in Ten Nights In a Barroom”, Anything Goes”. Brigadoon”, South Pacific’’ and Calamity Jane ” For two years she was in Entertainers and Concert Choir and was a GHS Singer one year. 66 The “Entertainers Edition V. The Entertainers V” went patriotic this year. Their attire was red, white and blue along with their program entitled, Sing for America.” They sang a variety of songs, patriotic, modern, country, and a salute to West Virginia. ENTERTAINERS ARE — BACK ROW: Tedd Wolfe, tenor; Susan Kline, soprano; Brenda Limbers, soprano; Dirk Shaw, bass; Debra Lantz, alto; Lynn Gough, tenor. FRONT ROW: Dan Turner, bass; Nancy Mewshaw, alto; Penny Tansill, soprano; Jon Murphy, bass; Nyla Keener, alto; and Frank Sandor; tenor. Tedd Wolfe waves to the gang in Philadelphia 67 Brigadoon The dans of Brigadoon” attend the wedding of Jean (M. Mason) and Charlie (R. Stalnaker). Mr. Lundie (B. Reneau) looks on as Tommy (F Sandor) tells Fiona (D. Lantz) that he is leaving Brigadoon.” The families look on as Archie (T. Wolfe) carries his dead son Harry (M. Stevens). After the cast sings, I’ll Go Home With Bonnie Jean.” Jean (M. Mason) dances. Jeff (D. Shaw) and Tommy (F. Sandor) discuss their trip to Brigadoon” with Frank (D. Turner) in a New York bar. Charlie (R. Stalnaker) surprises the girls of Jeannic’s Packin’ Up” at the MacLarcn house. Spring Musical 1976 Jeff (D. Shaw) and Tommy (F. Sandor) learn of the miracle from Fiona (D Earn and Mr Lundic (B Reneau Special Guest Performer playing the bagpipes was Mr. James Henderson. PRODUCER Kenneth Godwin, Jr. MEG BROCKIE Nancy Mewshaw DRAMA DIRECTOR Anita Sandor ANGUS McGUFFIE Lynn Gough ORCHESTRA MR LUNDIE Bill Reneau Mr Noel Clelland lames Isner FRANK Dan Turner Mrs. Calvin Morrison Nyla Keener JANE ASHTON Susan Kline Mrs. Ham Rowe Adam Mason CHARLIE DAI.RYMIM I Ron Stalnaker Tish Spadafore Pam Queen Bruce Ixonard Fred Queen II. VENDORS Teresa Wiseman IJoyd Spring Denise Bennett Rich Dougherty Karen Marshall Betty Pepe Brenda Limbers Mark Hefferin Kathleen Thomas Ellen (Carlson Dee Dee Jones Penny Tansill Marcus Smolensky Steve Marcozzi Nancy Wiseman Dale Stevens LIGHTING DESIGN Mark Shaffer Carol Drake Kathy Lough PRODUCTION CREW Jay Murphy Lee Ann Swiger Greg Toothman Rocky Gall Toni Moran Diana Thompson Jack Dempsey Bill Kline Joy Steadman Judy Haines C ITIZENS OF BRIGADOON Glenn Bartlett Jeff Beall Jim Garrett Wayne Beall John Breedlove Mark Latta Tim Turner TOMMY ALBRIGHT Frank Sandor Mike Stevens Ray McMullen JEFF DOUGLAS Dirk Shaw Jack Buchanan Keith Jaco ARCHIE BEATON Tedd Wolfe Doug Latta Crystal Shanan HARRY BEATON Mike Stevens Jon Murphy Susan Henderson ANDREW MaCLAREN Brent Black Debbie Harman Nancy McVicker. RON A MaCLAREN Debra Lantz Mary Hussion Ten Waters JEAN MaCLAREN Missy Mason Charlene Camertxr ry Martha Leffler Mike Slavcn Kathy Lough Jay Murphy Dee Dee Jones 69 The GHS Concert Choir ROW 4: S. Lowe. B. Drummond, C Criss, C Haymood, M Haines, J Breedlove, G. Bartlett, B. Mi Daniel, M Felton, V. Butcher, P Swisher, K Strum, M. Duckworth. ROW 3: D. Haddix, T Fletcher, B. Peters, J. Beall, D. D. Bennett. J Nestor. ROW 2: D. Austin, T. Scroggs, C. Biggins. L. Sansberry. B. Kisncr, J. Dempsey, J. Poling, B. Shartz, A. Katsen, T. Shaw, L Smith, S. Weekly ROW 1: V. Snyder. J. Haines, A. Hosmcyer, D. Currey,J. A Findley, R Gall, C Boyles, G. Toothman, D. Heinzman, J. Shay, V. Wright, J. Steadman. T. Canfield, M Wisniewski The 1975-76 officers of the Concert Choir are Rocky Gall, president; Craig Boyles, vice-president; and Alexis Katsen, secretary-treasurer (not pictured) Rocky was chosen as Concert Choir Member of the Year by fellow members. CONCERT CHOIR ACTIVITIES December Choral Concert Field Trip to WVU Musical Gypsy' National Honor Society Induction Brigadoon — backstage crew Senior Sermon All-State Chorus Members of the All-State Choir participated in the regional All-State Choir try-outs held at Liberty High on March 6. They later went on as participants at the 1976 All-State Chorus in Huntington, March 31. Sitting are Nyle Keener, alto, Brenda Limbers, soprano; and standing Denise E. Bennett, soprano; Tedd Wolfe, tenor; Ron Stainaker, tenor; Mike Slaven, bass; Jon Murphy, bass; and Joy Steadman, alto 70 The GHS Girls' Ensemble BACK ROW S Wickham. D Shroycr. I). Gump. D Montgomery. D Robinson. R Shaffer FRONT ROW S. Waters. G Allen. L McVickcr, C. McQuain The GHS Mixed Chorus BACK ROW B Summcrfillc. I Trickctt. N Streets, A Thom. A LayfieW. D Umb. P Weaver..!. Yost ROW 3 j Campbell. K Poling. D. Snyder. B Myers, D M.ller. D Rutherford. B Bevins. P I)ucUonh. S Btiyce. D. Moran, G Shahan ROW 2 B. Shaffer. F.. Bennett. D. Spring. K Setler. S Davis. E. Tenney. P Bourne. F Kisner. Ci Kennedy. N. Banlett 71 The Odd Couple The Odd Couple,” directed by Miss Kathy Fox, was presented November twenty-first and twenty-second. Reckless, sloppy, and careless Oscar was portrayed by Chuck Warder. Felix, Oscar’s babysitter” was characterized by Marvin Bartlett. The humorous problems these two divorcees have were executed in a highly commendable performance. Aiding” these situations were the card players: Murray — Bob McDaniel, Roy — Rocky Gall, Speed — Mark Sciegaj and Vinnie — Tedd Wolfe. The two female roles were played by Robin Scroggs as Gwendolyn Pigeon and Joy Steadman as Cecily Pigeon. Chuck Warder above Above left is M. Bartlett, right C Warder. Card player Mark Sciegaj. Portraying lead roles arc Chuck Warder and Marvin Bartlett Joy Steadman. Robin Scroggs and Chuck Warder. 72 Charlotte Brown receives the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year award. 73 Teacher of the Year A teacher at GHS for twelve years, and the sponsor of FFA, Mr. Harley Donham, has been chosen as the Teacher of the Year. Mr. Harley Donham married Regina Beckman June 5, 1955. They have 3 daughters, Sandra in Nursing at West Virginia University, Patty graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1976 and Cathy will be a senior in the fall at GHS. He graduated from Aurora High School. After attending Potomac State for 2 years, he went on to receive his B.S. degree in Agriculture from West Virginia University. Mr. Donham is a Deacon and teaches Sunday School at Brookside Church of the Brethren, near Aurora. He is Assistant 4-H leader of the Country Club Coogers and the Director of the Taylor Co. Fair Association. He is also a member of the Grafton High Band Boosters. He has been president of the County Education Association. Harley enjoys hunting, fishing, and going to the beach, but does not have much time for either. 74 Susan Kline sings The Way We Were.” Talent Show March 30 a Variety Show was presented to the student body and faculty of GHS. The admission was 25 cents which went toward the fund for paving the student parking lot. The talent show which contained a variety of acts was planned my Miss Manley and Nyla Keener. The acts ranged from a scrub woman singing The Way We Were” to a mountain ballad, to a serious love song. The show was a great success. Jay Murphy sings the popular hit I Write the Songs. Music for some of the acts was provided b Larry Hanon on drums and Brenda Limbers. Kim Stevens. Denise D Bennett as vocal backgrounds Danielle Montgomery sings Both Suks Now 75 Awards Day 76 Valedictorian, Patty Donham gives the opening speech on Awards Day. Salutatorian, Melissa Robinson closes Awards Day ceremony. IJnda Frey is chosen Sophomore of the year. New Vice President for 76-77 school year is Randy Stockett. Chuck Warder is chosen Student Body President for the second consecutive time. 76 Greg Foley wins French creative writing contest. The NHS rccetve certificates Business Scholarship was received by Gayle Kreegcr 77 Kathy Boyce was chosen Yearbook Member of the Year Know Your State Govt. Day Honor Girl and Boy Patty Donham and Charlie Johns. Tish Spado!ore and Chuck Warder. L. Scott receives Community Service Award. Merit Scholarship winner C. Johns. B. Shackleford receives an Art Award. Lynn Gough, Patty Donham, and Bill Shartz. National Honor Society BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: K McMullen. M Seiegaj, B Shartz. B Black, J. Isncr. C. Boyles. K. Maylc. F Poling. C Drake. N. Mewshaw. M Mason. C. Johns, M Latta. S. Henderson. P Bolyard, B Lough. 1). Lantz. L. Gough. D. Spring. B. Knotts. E, Hunter. P Donham. N Keener. M Gerkin. V. Frey. T Reed. B Tnckett. M Robinson. R Williams. J. Shafer. J. Smith. P. Biggins March 26 was the date for the inductions of 1 senior and 48 juniors into the National Honor Society, the highest honor that can be given to a high school student. I here were speeches given on the four qualifications of NHS. Scholarship, Character, Service, and Leadership. Afterward refreshments were provided by the older members and their mothers. For the first time the senior members wore stoics with the NHS insignia during graduation. New members honored senior members with a picnic May 22. BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: R Shaver. R. Stoekctt. K. Jaco. M Hullcy.J. Murphy. M Weaver. C. Cox. C. Kcpple. F Knight. T Taylor. M Slaven. M lackey. E Bolyard. S Williams. D Bennett. I Trukett. D. Barthelemy. R Dalton. J. Haines. J. Abel. T Shaw. D Bennett. J Trickett. T Davis. C Harman. T Davies. C Donham. S McDaniel. T Spadaforc. G Krcgger. N. McVickcr. S Bruner. J. Findley. Z. Lamlert. D Arvidson. B. Tyler. B. VX'ood. G Haller. D Tusker. D Thompson. D Jones. N Wiseman. D Bean . T Mason. T. Moran. L Boyles. K. Boyles. D Boyce 79 NHS Induction Ceremony TOP LEFT: New inductee? take the oath. TOP RIGHT: Older members carry candles for the beginning of the ceremony MIDDLE LEFT: Jim Isner, senior, gives the history of the NHS. MIDDLE RIGHT: Older member Jenny Smith waits with new member Donna Barthclemy to go on stage to receive membership cars. BOTTOM RIGHT: Pam Biggins’ mother serves refreshments after ceremony. 80 81 Varsity Football 1975 ROW 1 Chuck Duckworth — Asst Coach, T Taylor, C. Johns. B Reneau, P. Cross, J Sapp, P Taylor, R. Gall, R. Moats, J. Freeze, C. Boyles, B. Black, M Gennette, C Rogers. B Kepple. Sam Biller — Asst. Coach. ROW 2: Don Swisher — Head Football Coach, R Harbert, B. Payton. B. Pisino. C. Criss. J. Garrett. G. Toothman. D. Hunt. T. Skinner. T. Kirkpatrick, D Bennett, M. Sciegaj. C. Warder. J. Smith. T Foley. J. Holmes, Butch Haswell — Asst. Coach. ROW 3: S. Clawson — Manager. J. Coplin, R. Cox, B. Wood, J. Murphy, C. Kepple. R. Williams, M. Ware, J Dempsey, R Davis, F Knight. B. Skaggs, J Buckhannan, B. Trcssler, K. Jaco— Manager. M. Felton — Manager NOT PICTURED: M. Weaver. 1975 Varsity Football Results Record 3 7 Opponent OPP. Scores GHS Philip-Barbour 14 7 Bridgeport 20 21 Washington Irving 26 0 West Fairmont 36 8 Buckhannon-Upshur 32 6 Lewis County 16 15 East Fairmont 6 11 Morgantown 22 19 Shinnston 0 30 Elkins 12 6 Greg Toothman prepares for a tackle. Coach Swisher gives quarterback Charlie Johns advice for next play 82 Dan Hunt throws a block for running back Pate Cross. MANAGRRS: K. Jaco, M. Felton. S. Clawson. Coach Sam Biller has a word with linebacker Tom Kirkpatrick We gave it all we had! The GHS Football team didn’t quite accomplish their goal with a record of three wins and seven losses, but the season wasn’t really a disappointment. The record doesn’t reflect the realization of the efforts put forth by the team. The GHSgridders lost their opener to Phi lip-Barbour, 14-7. The following week was the highlight of the season, as the Bearcats defeated Bridgeport for the first time in fifteen years, 21-20, in overtime. The following four games proved to be dismal for the Bearcats, as they dropped games to W.I., West Fairmont, Buckhannon, and Lewis County. Homecoming week cast a glimmer of light on the season as the gridders defeated East Fairmont, 11-6. After losing number eight to Morgantown, the Bearcats put it all together and romped over Shinnston, 30-0. The Bearcats lost the final game of the season to Elkins. Even with a 3-7 record, the Bearcat gridders never left the field without saying, We gave it everything we had!” Coaches Biller and Swisher watch anxiously for the outcome of a play GRADUATING SENIOR PLAYERS Charlie Johns Jeff Freeze Bill Reneau Craig Boyles Pate Cross Brent Black Jack Sapp Jim Garrett Paul Taylor Greg Tooth man Rocky Gall Dan Hunt Ron Moats JUNIOR VARSITY PLAYERS Tim Taylor Jeff Coplin Mark Gennette Jon Murphy Bob Kepple Randy Davis Rich Harbert Fred Knight Bob Pisino Bill Skaggs Jay Smith Jack Buckhannan Tim Foley Bob Tressler Jim Holmes 83 Get the ball while I grab him by the pants!” Inter-squad scrimmage during practice session. Look out guys, I m coming through! Watching the team at work. Charlie Johns maneuvers around opposition to go for a touchdown. 84 Freshman Football Had 2-3 Record ROW 1 R Stevens, J Beaty. R Barker, K. Glass, J. Coplin, A Menear. G. Gaines, D. Williams. B. Pauletta. ROW 2: P Hippie. L Murray, L. Hanon. M McDougal, J Foley. M. Haines. C. Williams. D Spring. B. Lantz. ROW 3: R- Davis. S. Loffler. R. Moran, G Matthews. T. Wilson, B. Wood. B Kline. T. Haddix. J. Gaines. M. Stockett, Coach Chuck Duckwonh. Coach Duckwonh explains a new play at practice session This year’s Freshman Football team had a successful record of two wins against three losses. This record may be attributed to the fact that this year’s freshman squad was much larger than past teams. In relation to the players, Coach Duckworth stated, They were a great bunch of young men to work with.” Freshman Football Results Record 2-3 OPPONENT OPP SCORES GHS Philip-Barbour 0 33 East Fairmont 14 0 Washington Irving 28 0 Phi lip-Barbour 8 38 Weston 16 8 The BOLD ONES get it together in the din Bearcat Cagers Go to State Members of the 1975-76 Varsity Basketball Team included: KNEELING: Bill Boice — Manager, Arthur Butch Haswcll - Head Coach, Keith Jaco — Manager. STANDING: Ed Bolyard, Ron Hcavner, Dan Turner, Tom Reed, Mike Ware, Bruce Ironard, George Jenkins. Ron Moats, Mark Robinson. Rick Myers, Keith Taylor, Ron Moran. NOT PICTURED Chuck Duckworth — Asst. Coach. 1975-76 Basketball Results Record 22-2 Opponent OPP. Scores GHS Alumni 53 78 Shinnston 39 67 Elkins 48 59 East Fairmont 42 66 Washington Irving 54 72 Lewis County 66 70 West Fairmont 52 49 OT Philip-Barbour 51 68 Buckhannon-Upshur 59 73 Morgantown 58 75 West Fairmont 57 84 Bridgeport 53 66 Washington Irving 49 59 Shinnston 53 99 Lewis County 53 71 East Fairmont 49 90 Buckhannon-Upshur 50 67 Morgantown 73 82 Elkins 50 72 Philip- Barbour 50 52 Bridgeport SECTIONAL TOURNAMENTS 54 82 Washington Irving 60 86 Liberty REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 51 68 Parkersburg South STATE TOURNAMENT 59 64 Charleston 59 57 OT Bruce Leonard defends Charleston player at the State Tournament. r c 86 Big 10 Champs — Sectional and Regional Champs fl I. to R 1976 Big-Ten Championship trophy. Region II Section II Championship trophy, Best Record in GHS history (22-2)” — trophy, and Region II Championship trophy. The 1975-76 Varsity Basketball team produced a 22-2 record which was the best record in our school’s history and the best record in the state’s AAA division. The team also won the Big-Ten title, the Region II Section II title, and the Region II title gaining a berth at the State Tournament in Charleston. The Bearcats won the Big-Ten championship with a 19-1 record, losing only to West Fairmont in overtime. At the close of the regular season play, the Bearcats were ranked seventh among the top AAA teams in the state. Another honor was bestowed upon the team as Coach Butch Haswell was named the Big-Ten Coach of the Year. The Cagers took their 19-1 record into Sectional Tournament play emerging with an impressive 21-1 record. They captured a victory from Washington-Irving in the opening round of the Sectional Tournament with a score of 86-60. The Sectional championship was decided when the Bearcats stopped Liberty, 68-51. The Bearcat Cagers grabbed the Regional title by defeating a tall, talented Parkersburg South team, by a score of 64-59. This gave the Bearcats a berth in the State Tournament. Grafton lost the quarter-final game of the State Tournament to Charleston in overtime by a score of 59-57. Our Mighty Bearcats were followed to Charleston by a large throng of loyal and enthusiastic fans. This year’s Starting Five consisted of: Mark Robinson, guard; Keith Taylor, guard; George Jenkins, forward; Bruce Leonard, center; and Ron Moats, forward. Those who played as sixth man were Dan Turner, guard; and Mike Ware, forward. Other members of the squad who contributed greatly were: seniors: Tom Reed, Ron Hcavncr, and Rick Myers, and juniors: Ed Bolyard and Ron Moran. Some of the individual accomplishments were as follows: George Jenkins — first team All Big-Ten, second team All-State, Stubby” Currence second team All-State, Team’s leading rebounder, co-scoring leader, All-Tournament team. Mark Robinson — first team All Big-Ten, Honorable Mention All-State team, co-scoring leader, leading foul shooter, leading in assists, All-Tournament team. Keith Taylor — Honorable Mention All-State team, second team All Big-Ten, team’s second leading scorer, All-Tournament team. Bruce Leonard — second team All Big-Ten, second leading rebounder. Ron Moats — team’s leading defensive player. Honorable Mention All Big-Ten team, All-Tournament team. 87 George Jenkins displays good jump shot form during Regional Tournament against Parkersburg South. George led the Bearcats to a 64-59 victory by scoring 27 points. Dan Turner soars to the basket and out of the defensive reach of Parkersburg South’s Buddy Munday. Dan chipped in 6 points. Coach Butch Haswell was named Big Ten Coach of the Year.” Keith Taylor scored 26 points to lead the Bearcats to an 86-60 victory over Washington-Irving at Sectional Tournament. Ron Moats guards East Fairmont player Moat’s defensive ability was responsible for holding Mike Carey, state leading scorer (54 ppg.) to just 19 points in Sectional Tournament. Mark Robinson scored 25 points during the opening game of Sectional Tournament play against Washington-Irving. 88 Junior Varsity Has Successful Season KNEELING M Gennette, R Stockctt, E. Bolyard. T Foley, B. Wood, D Shoemaker, R. Daugherty. STANDING: M. Hulley, M Stolzcnfcls. J. Lambert, J. Smith. T. Robinson. R. Harbcrt. G. LaPera, Coach Chuck Duckworth. Ed Bolyard heads for the basket 1975-76 Junior Varsity Basketball Results Record 15-5 Opponent Opp GHS Opponent Opp. GHS Shinnston 45 66 Bridgeport 65 74 Elkins 44 63 Washington Irving 61 60 East Fairmont 50 66 Shinnston 54 64 Washington Irving 50 55 Lewis County 58 56 Lewis County 56 55 East Fairmont 54 58 West Fairmont 72 64 Buckhannon 71 41 Philip - Barbour 35 51 Morgantown 49 51 Buckhannon 48 54 Elkins 51 54 Morgantown 59 68 Philip-Barbour 48 63 West Fairmont 36 40 Bridgeport (forfeit) The Junior Varsity Basketball squad proved to be very successful this year as they ended their season with a record of 15-5. Under the coaching of Chuck Duckworth, the JV team developed their offensive and defensive abilities throughout the season. The losses that the team suffered were very close ones and were usually lost in the last few seconds of the game. Freshman Squad Makes 10-5 Mark KNEELING: G. Gaines. M Currcy.C. Custer, J. Lambert. K Glass. T Poling. A Mcncar. D Williams, B Pauletta. R Fernandez. D. Smith. STANDING Rich Bord — Asst. Coach. M Bolyard, L. Harton. T Isner, M Keister. M Stockett. B Wood, R. Moran, J. Foley, S. Paugh. R Maylc. M McDougal, Chuck Duckworth — Coach. 1975-76 Freshman Basketball Results Record 10-5 Opponent Opp GHS Phi lip-Barbour 44 46 Buckhannon 37 43 Lewis County 49 57 East Fairmont 35 41 Washington Irving 36 38 Flcmington 25 44 Washington Irving 58 52 West Fairmont 37 43 Phi lip- Barbour 27 41 Buckhannon 51 39 West Fairmont 35 52 lewis County 39 23 Flemington 39 36 Liberty 30 52 West Fairmont 35 31 89 Girl's Basketball Gets a Start KNEELING S. McIntyre C. Brown M. Robinson N Mcwshaw L Ellis V Frc STANDING I. Morgan C� . Maylc T. Current V Boggs D. Bennett A. Hosmeycr C. DcBarr S. Davis K. Hosmeyer C. Shaffer Opponent 1975-76 Girl’s Basketball Results Record 4-8 OPP GHS Coaiton 11 74 East Fairmont 47 50 Philip-Barbour 48 36 West Fairmont 56 29 Philip-Barbour 56 52 University High 56 26 West Fairmont 46 48 Morgantown 63 38 East Fairmont 51 49 Coaiton 12 91 University High 82 39 Morgantown 70 38 IJnda Morgan jumps against an East Fairmont player. The first year Girl’s Basketball team went on to take a 50-47 victory over East Fairmont. A GHS Girl’s Basketball Team was formed this year due to an expansion of the GHS Athletic Department. The team was formed because of a new state law requiring that both boys and girls have an equal opportunity in sports events. The coach for this year’s team was Miss Roberta Sue Rusty” Phillips. The team manager was Verna Boggs, junior. The scorekeeper for the team was Tami Current, junior. Being a first year team. Coach Phillips felt her girls made a great deal of progress throughout the season. The girls were dedicated and put in a lot of hard work,” Coach Roberta Phillips claimed. Coach Roberta Sue Phillips confers with her players during a time out 90 1976 GHS Golfers L to R B Trickctt. C. Johns, D. Turner. M. Stockett, C Rogers. M Robinson. R. Stockett, D Shaw NOT PICTURED: Coach Russell Walls. 1976 GOLF RESULTS Apr. 5 — Grafton 196 East Fairmont 173 Elkins 204 Apr. 9 — Grafton 199 St. Francis 189 Philip-Barbour 166 Apr. 12 — Grafton 183 Weston 225 Apr. 16 — Grafton 158 Morgantown 14 Apr. 20 — Grafton 178 Weston 202 Apr. 21 — Grafton 199 West Fairmont 165 Apr. 23 — Grafton 163 Buckhannon 158 Apr. 26 — Grafton 194 Apr. 30 — Grafton 195 East Fairmont 181 Liberty May 3 — Grafton 195 Phi lip-Barbour 169 May 7 — Grafton 189 Bridgeport 161 Phi lip-Barbour 178 Braxton County- 176 May 17 — Grafton 175 West Fairmont 162 Mason town Valley 187 Weston 221 GHS Tennis Team Formed KNEELING: S. Moore, R Kittle STANDING: G Shahan. L Gough, M. Sla-ven, G. Foley Tennis Team receiving certificates at the Awards Assembly. Lto R: J. Isner, M. Slavcn, J. Sapp. G. Foley. C. Woodyard, L Frey, R. Kittle. S. Moore, G. Shahan, L Gough, N Mewshaw The Grafton High School Athletic Department was expanded this spring to include a GHS Tennis Team. This was the first year for a Tennis Team at Grafton High. Since the team was not organized until late April, the team only managed to schedule three matches. This year’s Tennis Team was coached by Ken Godwin, Jr. and Bill Manley. Coach Godwin stated, 'The prospects for next year’s Tennis Team look good.” Girl Tracksters Have Record-Setting Season KNEELING D. Gump, C. Coolc, B. Knotts. P. Tansill, D. Beaty, C. Mick, B. Drummond, T. Canfield, S. Davis. ROW 2. A. Heffcrin. B. Skaggs. D. Lynch, K. Woods, K. Harbert, S. Weaver, L Ellis, J. Williams, K. Hosmeyer, M. Hussion, T. Davies. This year’s Girls’ Track Team has set many new school and area records. Coaching the team this year was Mildred Bord and John Bord. Freshman Amy Hefferin set three new records being: 28.4 seconds in the 220-yd. dash, 41.1 seconds in the 300-yd. run, and 18.4 seconds in the 110-yd. low hurdles. Shelly Weaver set a long jump record of 15V' in the Big 10 meet. The girls relay team of Amy Hefferin, Bev Knotts, Penny Tansill, Beth Skaggs, and Doris Beaty set a new GHS record of 2:05 clocking in the 880-yd. medley relay. Also a record was set for 440-yd. relay at 59.7 seconds. The new school record for the one mile relay was a clocking of 4:39. Jeanic Williams receives relay stick from Bev Knotts. Penny Tansill races to hand the stick to Beth Skaggs during relays. The girls relay teams set a new school record for the one-mile relay with a time of 4:39. 92 Boys' Track Has Successful Season ROW 1 J. Coplin, P. Cross, P. Taylor, G. Bjomdahl, F. Johnson, D Hunt, R. Kisner, J. Havenner, R. Moats, B. Lantz. ROW 2: Asst. Coach — Dave English, S. Marshall, R. Moran, M. Gcnnette, L. Harton, D. Bennett, T. Skinner, M. Ware, R. Layfield, R. Daugherty, J. Murphy, T. Taylor, B. Tresslcr. Coach — Sam Biller. Distance runner — Gary Bjomdahl. Pole Vaultcr— Frank Johnson. The 1976 GHS Boys’ Track Team had a successful season. The Shuttle Hurdle Relay Team qualified for the State Meet. Those going to Charleston to compete were: Ron Moats, Jim Havenner, Bob Kis-ner, and Mark Gennette. Ron Moats also competed in the 120-yd. high hurdles and 180-yd. low hurdles at the State Meet. Moats scored at the State Meet in the 180-yd. low hurdles. Moats also won both high and low hurdles at the Regional Meet, and at the same time set a school record in the highs of 15.1 seconds and in the lows with a clocking of 20.5 seconds. The Track Team was coached by Sam Biller, Don Swisher, and Dave English. Mark Gennettc — hurdles. Track team at practice. Dan Hunt clears the hurdles. 93 GHS Baseball 1976 KNEELING: D Hcinzman, E. Morgan. C. Boyles. B. Kcpplc. B. Wood. M. Mayle, M. McDougal, F. Knight. STANDING: Coach Butch Haswell, J. Sapp. C. Kepple, G. Jenkins, M Ware, J. Dempsey, T. Kirkpatrick, T. Reed, R. Hunt 1976 Baseball Results Opponent OPP GHS Buckhannon 7 2 Morgantown 10 0 West Fairmont 15 3 East Fairmont 9 3 Morgantown 16 3 West Fairmont 9 1 Bridgeport 15 5 St Francis 4 1 Philip-Barbour 4 1 St. Francis 4 3 Philip-Barbour 8 4 Buc khan non 4 1 Bridgeport 8 2 Elkins 11 3 Elkins 10 6 Notre Dame 9 8 Notre Dame 4 3 Lewis County 2 4 Lewis County 4 3 University 1 4 University 4 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 1 Morgantown 11 0 Ed Morgan was the team’s leading pitcher Tom Reed was the team’s leading hitter. Batter up! 94 Bowling Team Brings Home Trophies L to R, ROW 1: Susie Shoemaker, Leslie Boyles. Debbie Cobb, LeiAnn McDonald. ROW 2 Tom Kirkpatrick. Mike Stevens, Keith Taylor, Dan Turner, Eddie Bolyard, NOT PICTURED Doris Beaty. The newly formed GHS girls’ and boys’ Bowling Team went to St. Albans on May 1 to compete at a Bowling Invitational Tournament. Competing against 18 teams, the GHS bowlers brought home first place trophies. Those who participated in the event arc pictured at the left proudly displaying their first place trophies, after defeating St. Albans, this year’s state bowling champs. Dan Turner watches and hopes for a strike Jeff Poling displays good release form. Dan Turner releases the ball for a strike. Varsity: L. Frey, D. Watkins, K. Onfield, V Frey, J Haines. Freshmen: Cheerleaders Who ya rooting for?” GHS! This was one of the popular cheers led by the GHS cheerleaders. They won the spirit award at cheerleading camp held in August at Wesleyan College. During the summer they sponsored a cheerleading clinic for pre-school thru sixth grade. J. Steadman, D. Gallagher, D. Moran, C. Harman, J. Haddix, B. Drake, T. Nestor. Mrs Kline: Varsity and Jr. Varsity coach, Mrs. Collett: Freshman sponsor. Jr. Varsity: ™ TO BOTTOM: C Woodyard, A Hosmcycr. D D Bennett, C. Harman. 96 Spirit The senior girls tournament team played great ball but came up empty-handed in their bid for first place. Nancy Streets did some fine shooting to get her first place foul shooting ribbon. of 76 The senior boys on the other hand walked over their opponents and took the first place ribbon. The first place decorations and second place centerpiece were won by the seniors. The year of ’76 was the year for the seniors. In class tournament action they captured four first place awards and three second place awards. Boy’s tournament team. Foul-shooter — Nancy Streets, Cheerleaders, and decorations were the first place awards. Cheerleaders costumes, Boy’s uniforms, and the centerpiece were the second place ones. The senior cheerleaders shouted out about the Spirit of 76 and got themselves a first place award. The juniors took their share of awards during the ’76 tournament. A total of five were accumulated. Girls uniforms, centerpiece and cheering section were first places. Cheerleaders, and Boy’s tournament team were second places. ior Junkyard The Junior Junker won the first place centerpiece award. The junior boys team played against the senior boys and lost but came in second team. The junior girls team played the sophomore girls and were dealt a loss. SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS: K Stevens, D Davies, V. Snyder, C. Criss, S Swisher, L Dickey Almost Heaven, West Virginia The Sophomore class did a fine job on their theme for class tournaments. Almost Heaven, West Virginia, which won second place. They captured other fine awards such as, first place girls team and first place boys uniforms. Their basketball teams had a lot of support from their fellow classmates and cheerleaders. Sophomore girls team won first place in basketball. Sophomore decorations won second place. Sophomore boys team won first place with uniforms. GIRLS ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: B Knotts.). Haines, M Miller. K. Woods, D. Lynch. D. Moran. 99 Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The freshman class won several awards and were very successful with their girls basketball team, which won second place. The Cheerleaders gave their teams support and won first place costumes. Jeff Musgrove did a great job on his foul shots by winning first. The freshman class have many more years to go in class tournaments. Best foul shooter,Jeff Musgrove. Second place girls freshman team. Freshman decorations. Freshman boys team. BOYS ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: R. Hunt, P. McDaniel. D. Heinzman ,J. Musgrove. C. Enderle, R. Mooney, (not pictured). 100 Powderpuff '75-76' BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Hcffcrin, J Bledsoe, S. Kline, N. Streets, M. Robinson. B. Knotts, P. Tansill, N. Mewshaw, S. Mclntyr, T. Campbell, K. Boyce, D. Morgan, B. Bennett. S. Custer, E. Hunter, D. Woods. Wlx) ya rootin’ for? Seniors Win Again This year’s powderpuff games were held October 8 and 9-The seniors fought the juniors for their first victory, October 8. As the game neared its end with the score 13-9, a controversy arose over the senior’s missing point. After much consultation, the seniors were awarded another point and the game ended with the score 14-9- The sophomores jumped to an early lead in their game with the freshmen and remained ahead throughout the game for a 12-6 win over the freshmen. October 9 showed the sophomores and the seniors fighting against the rain in the championship game. The seniors came out ahead for the championship and a winning score of 4-1. 101 Juniors BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Minney, J Trickett, T. Moran, J. Findley, D. Thompson, L. Swiger, L Morgan, S. Williams, D Bennett. Coach Warder, S. Bol-yard, J. Yost, C. Harman, D. Beaty, M. Duckworth, T. Shaw, D. Allen, T Davies, D. Boyce, S. Bruner. J. Haines. J. Shay, D. Dean. Sopho- mores BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT Coach Slaven, K. Woods. A. Hosmeyer, V. Snyder, D. Currey, L Malone, M. Miller, C. DeBarr, Coach Malone, C. Mick, M. Wisnciski, D. Austin, J Williams, S Weaver, K. Sturm, L. Frey. C Woodyard, C Criss, T. Flcsher, D. Shaffer. D. Davis, D. Watkins. Freshmen BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Heinzman. D. Moore, B. Weaver, J. Gerard, Coach Gallaher, K. Harbcn, L. Sansbury, C. Coolc, T. Reel. Coach Heinzman, I). Montgomery, A. Hefferin, B. Drake, P. Weaver, S. Heinzman. B. Peters, D. Gump, K. Hosmeyer, B. Skaggs, J. Haddix, D. Moran, D. Lynch. D. Gallaher, S. Duckworth, E. Bennett. 102 BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: C Johns. R. Stockctt, L Harton, M. Scie-gaj, S. Kline, T. Skinner. C Kepple, J. Murphy. O. Warder. M. Stocketc. E. Bradley. R Scroggs. D. Currey. L Frey. K. Woods. A. Hosmeyer, B. Knotts. L Swiger, A. Henderson. C. Donham, K Jaco, T. Hill, P. Queen. J. Shafer. P Donham, K. Stevens, C. Wiseman, D. Lynch. A. Hefferin, S. Heinzman, R Swisher, B. Bennett, T. Campbell, R Gall. C. Warder, K. Boyce. Student Council 103 Future Farmers of America Biddle. E. Bradley. J. Coplin, B. Knotts. R. Summers. M Mayle. F. Rosier, G. Dalton, S. Mclc. R. Knotts. M. Ringler. Library Assistants BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT N Streets. K. Sctlcr, D Boyce, A Jennings. D Gillespie. P. Duckworth. S Snyder. Advisor. Mr. Walls. D. Allen. N Ringler. T Canfield. K Hosmeyer, D Catania, K. Hovatter, R. Scroggs, D. Pratt, V. Lyons, Adviser Mrs. Haddix. K. Kirkpatrick, J. Haddix, J. Lancaster, E. Hunter, C. Wolfe. Art Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Adviser Mrs Louk. S Weaver. R. Kittle. K. Canfield, T. Davis. M. Hicks. B. Biggins. M Butcher. B. McCue, D Williams, J. Fox. T Nestor. J. Williams. K. Kerns, G. Shahan.J. Trickett, B. Findley. French Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: O. Warder. R. Smitt. S. Paugh, S. Endcrle, R. White. J. Morgan. C. Hammond. S. Spencer. J. Kelley, B Drake. T. Gerard, C. Knotts. J. Abel. B. Tyler, K Harhert. K Sturm. T Trickett. K. Brown, J. Knotts. Adviser M Moats, A. Layfield. L A McDonald. D. Moore, J. Jenkins. M. Snoderly.J Nestor. J. Gough. C Prior, T. Posey. T. Dick, T Spadaforc. M. Wisneiski. P. Young. V. Wiseman. J. Rogers, C. Woodyard, B. Nestor. D D Davis. N Wiseman. A Hefferin.J. Gerard, D. Shroyer. K. Isner. T Reel. S. Moore. C Brown. P Koton. F Kisner. A. Brammar, M. Shaluta. K. Kirkpatrick. T. Hill. B. Weaver. J. Haddix, S. Heinzman, D. Watkins. T. Waters. M. Pysell, L Weaver, M. Hussion. B. Skaggs. S. Shoemaker. 105 Future Nurses LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Nestor, B Wood. J. Smith, K Hcffcrin. W. Peters. S. Shriver. BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Crews. R Slaton. B. Richards, R. Myers, J. Wolfe. J. Campbell, R-Glass, Adviser — Mr Kelley. T. Maylc, P. Estel, G. McBec. M. Murphy. VICA — Machine Shop 106 Pep Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Current. B. Peters. L. Sansbury, C. Myottc, D. Gainer. V. Boggs. C. Wiseman, J. Lancaster, K Hosmeyer, D. Gump. S. Davis. S. Wickham. M. Sloan, D. Moran. P Duckworth. M. Snyder, C Coole, T. Scroggs, D. Pratt, B. Drummond, T Freeze. K Sturm, M Wisniewski, T Hosier. A. Hosmeyer, L. Dickey, Adviser — Mrs. Trickctt, D. Haddix, K Setlcr, G. Haller, C. Criss, T. Flesher, G. Mayle, M. Miller, A. Henderson, D. Reed. Science Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Adviser — Mr. Kelley, J. Murphy, T. Freeze, J. Paige. D. Poole, M. Robinson, Adviser — Mrs Warder, B. Freeze, F Sandor. R Philipps. B. Shartz. 107 Chess Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT Adviser Mr Upton. S Ptters, L Rosier. S Marshall. T Isner, R. Stalnaker, S. Rhodes. M Hefferin, T. ft ley. M Gennette. B. Jones, R Harbert, J Pbling. D Wagner. T Mewshaw. C. McDaniel. M Felton. M Dickey. A. Boylen.J. Kems.J. Morgan. B Kepple.J Mallery.J Shaffer, T Mahaffey. W I we. R. Price Future FHomemakers BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L Banhelemy, N. Bevlin.J Kennedy, S. Burdett, D. Bevlin, S. Duckworth. S. Loughery, T. Finch. J. Yost. P. Wyatt, P. Aycrsman, B. Myers, A. Jennings, D. Wilt. W Knotts, R. Dalton, W. Markley, D, Andrews, E. Bradley. C. Stozenfels, R. Kisncr. E. Dunham, E. Mayle, P. Marquess. S. Brown. D Rutherford. P. Bourne, P. Poole, R. McDaniel. P. Shaffer, S. Grimes, D. Banhelemy. P. Biggins, D. Baker, R. Swisher, N. Streets, D. Baiker. D. Tucker. Drama Club BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Adviser Miss Fox, S. Wcckley, E. Hunter, C. Wolfe, L Gough. M. Bartlett. J. Fairley. B. Morris. R. Shaffer, L Smith, D Montgomery. B. Phillips, D. Lamb, D Arvidson, T. Mahaffcy, A. Katson, R. Scroggs, B. McDaniel, D. Lynch, K Biggins Fellowship of Christian Athletes BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Black, D. Turner, K. Taylor. D. Heinzman, M. Stockctt.J. Lambert. M. McDougal. R Moran. R. Davis. L. Murray. T Reed. R. Williams. J. Smith. B Leonard, M. Stozenfcls, J. Pauletta, M. Bolyard. K. Glass. B. Skaggs. M. Haines. J. Murphy, B Wood. R. Moran, E. Bolyard, D Shoemaker. J Lamben. M Hullcy, R. Stockett, G. Lc Para. Adviser Coach Haswcll, C. Custer, D. Springs. J. Beaty. D. Smith. S. Rinkcr, C. Woods. M. Currey, R Stevens. D. Williams. A. Menear. R Fernandez. C. Williams. G. Gaines, J. Heinz, R. Barker. SAE-FTA BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Harman, T Spadafore. P Bolyard. J. Sturm, K. Woods. L Boyles, M. Mason, D. Jones, B Moore. P Queen, N. Wiseman, T. Davis, P Tansil, T. Mason. S. Minney, K. Stevens. D Bennett. Z. I.ambcrt, J. Shaffer, D. E. Bennett, B. Umbers, C. Mick. Adviser — Mr. Van Balen. V. Wright. N. Keener. S. Kecfover, K. Boyles, R Williams, S. Mc Daniel, D. D. Bennett, D. Boyce. J. Findley, J. Trickctt, T. Shaw. S. Bolyard. BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: M Sciegaj. R. Myers, D. Robinson, K. McMullen. M. Weaver, B. Leonard, K. Taylor, J. Morgan. C. Johns. J. Murphy, D. Jones. I. Hcldreth, K. Canfield, D. Latta, C. Warder, M. Scicgaj, M. Latta, T. Smith, M. Slavcn, R Shaver, R. Dougherty, B. Black. S. Marshall, F Haines, D. Schmuck, B. Duckworth. Jr. Jaycees 110 Track Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Cox, J. Buchanon, B. Kline, R. Dougherty, T. Tucker, F. Poling, L Henderson, W Pysell, C. Rogers, C. Sinclair, F. Koton, J. Richards, G. Bjoum-dahl, M. Slaven, F Johnson, D. Hunt, R Kisncr.J. Havenner, B, Arvidson, M. Haines. J Murphy. B. Brake. FBLA 111 BACK ROW. IJ-FT TO RIGHT S. McIntyre, Adviser — Mrs. Dillon. D. Boice. G Krceger. S. Williams. A Campbell. D. Gillespie. D Lrntz. N McVicker, S Kccfover. M Lofler. D Reed. T. Morgan. F. Carlyle. A. Kennedy. J. Abel, B. Lowe. D. Spring, J. Slaton, B. Farance, V. Wolfe, D. Spring, K Boyce, A Deakins, K. Kerns. G. Mayle, R Gutherie, K L ugh. E. Bennett, B. Bennett, B. Nestor, P. MtCue, S Swisher, B. Ijoughery, G Tawney. Adviser — Mrs Decker. Spanish Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Allen, S. Bolyard, J. Findley, T. Moran, S. Bruner, D. Boyce. M. Duckworth, S. Minney, L Boyles, D. Harman. K. Woods. S. McDaniel. G Knotts. D. Robinson, D. E Bennett, T. Shaw, T. Davies. T. Mason, S. KJine, M. Latta, K Boyce, D Beaty, C. Donham, K. Boyles, C. Harman, D. D Bennett. M. Mason, R. McDaniel, J. Dempsey, D. Latta, A. McDaniel. R. Heavner, K. McMullen. M. Robinson, C. Johns. T. Campbell. Varsity Club BAC.K ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Williams, C. Johns, J. Garrett, B. Rcncau, M. Weaver, T Reed, B. Arvidson, R. Moats, F. Knight, T. Skinner, M. Ware, M. Sciegaj, M. Robinson, B. Trickctt, B. Skaggs, K. Jaco, C. Kcpple, K. Taylor. J. Richards, V. Frey, J. Shay, J. Haines, J. Hoban, B. Knotts, P. Tansill, D. Beaty, L Swiger, S. Kline, L. Frey, C. Woodyard, T. Davies, A. Hosmeyer, J Murphy, T Taylor, P Taylor, B Black, G. Toothman. F. Johnson, J. Sapp, T. Kirtpatrick, M. Stevens, P. Goss, R. Gall, D. Bennett, D. Turner. C. Warder. E. Morgan. R. Kisncr. J. Havenncr, D. Hunt, B. Kcpple. 112 BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Adviser Mrs. Miller, D. Boyce, D. Thompson, D. D. Bennett. L Frey, G Harman, J. Findley, T. Campbell, J. Shafer, S. Henderson. T Davis, T Shaw, V Frey. Z. Lambert. C Drake, P. Donham, K. Boyce. NOT PICTURED M Gcrkin. N. Mewshaw. Key Club BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Shackleford, D. Heinzman, J. Pomraning, F. Johnson. E. Grob, B. Kline, D. Turner, K. Taylor, F Knight, Adviser Mr. English, D Thompson. J. Foley, C. Rogers, B. Woods, J. Murphy, L Hanon, C. Kepple, D. Shaw. P McDaniel, B. Black. J. Freeze. B. Reneau.J. Isner. T. Taylor. 113 Junior Journalism BACK ROW. Left CO Right: Adviser Mrs. Myers. P. Weaver, J. I alc. D. Currey. J. Trickctt.J. Steadman, L Black. VICA — Welding whI ■ BAC.K ROW. Left to Right: G. Kittle. T. Dalton. R Westerman, P Mayle, T. Corrothers, M. Reed. C. Endcrle, J Havncr, R. Duncan, S. Smith, D. Henderson, B. Wininger. C� Myers, T. Taylor, B Drummond, R Lynch, J. Ross, C. Varner, M. Sturm, P. Taylor, C. Barker, G. Gillespie, Adviser Mr. Beavers, S. Vanhorn, R. Layfield, J. Dillon, J. Thorp, J. Rosier. 1 U Athletic Ticket Committee BACK ROW, Left to Right: J. Slaton, C. Brown, D. Currcy, T Waters, J. Abel, S. Spencer, J. Gough. S. McIntyre, D. Thompson, C. Knotts. N. McVicker. D. Gillespie, D. Andrews, C. DeBarr, J. Yost, B. Woods. L Weaver. A. Shoemaker, D. Miller, M. Miller, 2. Lambert. D. Barthelemy, B. Tyler, G. Haller, D Haddix. B. Drummond, M Robinson. M Lofflcr. C. Catania. D. Morgan, S. Custer, S. Henderson, S. Shriver. Candy Stripers BACK ROW. Left to Right: J. Smith, D. Barthelemy, D. Thompson. T Davies. B. Shartz, T Moran. M Mason. C Donham. B. Wood, D. Boyce, T Davis. T Mason. N. Wiseman. S. Shmer 115 Re-Echo Staff BACK ROW. Left to Right K. Boyce. P Bolyard, R. Williams. B. Shackleford, Z. Lambert. C. Donham. T. Campbell. S. Kline, M. Gcrkin, J. Shafer, B Tyler, G. Haller. S. Henderson NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Mark Latta Bearcat Staff BACK ROW, Left to Right: M. Sciegaj, R. Sctlcr. B. Shackleford, S. Kline, P. Bolyard. S. Henderson, C. Boy les, T. Moran, V. Frey, J Trickctt, D. Arvidson. D Bennett. Adviser Mrs. Myers, B. Limbers, M. Gcrkin, B. Black NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Matthew Sciegaj Mark Latta 116 117 i Homecoming 75' This year like all years the Homecoming activities were special. The week started out by having hall decorations done by each class, the winners were the juniors. Next was a homecoming parade where floats and the princesses made the scene. Immediately following was a bonfire where the Bearcats were cheered to a victory. On Friday evening the Grafton Bearcats defeated the Bees 11-6. Miss Bearcat, Carol Drake, was crowned at halftime and was presented with a dozen roses. The dance ended the week’s highlights. Queen Carol Drake and Escort Bob Trickett HOMECOMING COURT: Bob Trickett and Queen Carol Drake; Seniors — George Jenkins. Tara Campbell. Nancy Mcwshaw, Ron Heavncr; Juniors — Mark Hulley, Lee Ann Swiger, Jean Ann Findley, Ed Bolyard; Sophomores — Greg LePara, Cheryl Criss. Kim Stevens, Dave Hcinzman; Freshmen — Marty Bolyard, Shelley Heinz-man, Donna Moran, Ron Moran. Crown bearer — Robbie Straight. Flower girl — Christy Straight LEFT: Queen Carol in the Homecoming Parade. RIGHT: Carol. Bob, Jean Ann, and Eddie at the Homecoming Dance. 119 Spanish Club Float won second place in Homecoming Parade Cheerleaders at the Homecoming game. Everyone enjoyed the Homecoming Dance. The Homecoming Dance. Freshman Hall decorations. French Club float in the Homecoming parade. 120 Parade — Halftime Ceremonies Dance 1. Homecoming Court during halftime ceremonies. 2. Rick Glass and Paul Estcl on Vica Club float in Homecoming Parade. 3. Bearcat Marching Showband in Homecoming Parade. 4. Sophomore float in Homecoming parade. 3. Freshmen enjoying the Homecoming Dance. 121 Freshman Princesses — Shelley Heinzman and Donna Moran 122 Varsity Queen Valeric Frey with Craig Boyles. Jean Ann Findley with escort, Taring Skinner Diane Lynch with escort. Bill Kline Tara Campbell with escort, Bob Trickot Dale Ann Miller with escort. Dale Stevens. Varsity Week 1975-76 In February GHS celebrated a new tradition called Varsity Week. This observance was jointly sponsored by the Keywanettes and the Student Council. It was designed to honor the basketball players much like Homecoming honors the football players. As in Homecoming a court was chosen as well as a queen and they are pictured on this page. Twerp Day was also held during the week for the basketball players and Ron Heav-ner was named Mr. Irresistible. The festivities took place at half-time of the game on February 20 when the queen was crowned and the court also appeared. On Saturday night the Varsity Ball was held; this ended the week’s activities. 123 Christmas Dance Charlene Harman and Mark Robinson seem to enjoy the Christmas Dance The 1975-76 school year was highlighted by the Christmas Dance held December 20. It was sponsored by the Student Council who also sold the refreshments. Musical entertainment was provided by the Jon.” The dances ranged from the ever-popular close and slow, right up to the bump” and the hustle.” Girls received corsages for this semi-formal dance. During the dance, Santa, alias Mark Sciegaj, dropped in and let the girls sit on his lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. (Of course this was his idea!) The dance was one way the Student Council used to wish the Student Body a Merry Christmas. Jeri Tnckcti and Keith Jaco do the ever popular slow dance. Rocky Gall and Brenda Limbers demonstrate one of the favorite activities at the Christmas Dance 125 Christmas Dance Tammy Davis. Ron Moran. Toni Moran, and Jack Dempsey share a table at the Christmas Dance Kathy Boyce and Michelle Gerkin get to sit on Santa's (Mark’s) lap. Susie Bruner dances to the music of Jon ” 126 QUEEN TARA CAMPBELL We may never pass this way again. Valeric with her escort Mark. L to R: N. Wiseman. T. Gerard, J. Findley, L Henderson, D. Boyce, M. Scicgai, S. Shrivcr, D. Hunt, N. Mewshaw, K. McMullen, B. Knotts, R. Moats, V. Frey, M. Robinson. B. Bennett, B. Trickctt, Queen T. Campbell, F. Knight, K. Boyce, G Boyles, P. Donham, M. Latta, J Hogan. B. Leonard, B. Limbers, R. Gall, J. Shafer, M. Stevens, R. Williams, G. Toothman, C. Boyles. NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: M. Sturm, D. Jones, M. Ware, C. Wolfe, and J. Thorp. 127 Last year's queen Sharlc Bennett crowns Tara Campbell. The court dances to the theme song We may never pass this way again. We may never pass this way again” was the theme chosen by the juniors for this year’s prom. The prom took place May 8 at 8 o’clock. The music was provided by the Jon from Pittsburgh. Tara Campbell reigned over the evening’s festivities as prom queen. Sharle Bennett last year’s queen crowned Tara and Jon Murphy, junior class president, presented her with a dozen pink and white roses. 128 Frances Martha Susie Emma 129 Debbie and Tedd Patty and Bill Cheryl and Phil Bev and Rick Mimi and Roger Twila and Steve Deb and Mark Darlene and Gary Kim and Mike Patty Teresa and Tim Jill and Mark 130 Denise and Mark Denise and Mike Cheryl and Keith Deb and Jack Dec Dee and Mike Valerie and Mike Tammy and Louie Barbara and Chuck Erica and Mickey Jill and Mike Rhonda and Chuck 131 Kathy and Terry Queen, Tara and Fred Sonya and Danny Bev and Ron Missy and Greg Susan and Bill Penny and Paul Patty and Mark Charlene and Mark Michelle and Brent Nancy and Ken Carole and Jack i 19 Alexis and Mike Debbie and Glen Debra and Paul y I Brenda and John Janet and Steve Lesile and Gary Shelia and John Lorita and Dennis Shelia and Percy Diane and Mike Judy and Rick Debbie and Chuck Debbie and Ralph Linda and Bob Julie and Lou Wonda and Wayne Tish and Dave Cheryl and Ron Lynn and Chris Nancy and John 134 Toni and Bob Cathy and Mark LeeAnn and Doug Susie and Chip Gayle and Paul Brenda and Rocky Janet and Jim Doris and Danny 135 Judy and John Susan and John Brenda and John Sally and Eddie Colleen and Tim Tammy and Bob Katercni and John Charlotte and Lynn Kathy and Randy Cathy and Terry Bertha and Andy Pam and Sam 136 137 When Did You Know When I began turning gray.” — C. Kelley When 1 convinced a student she had the power to be what she resolved to be.” — M. Moats I knew 1 was a teacher when I could see and read the expressions of knowledge and understanding on a student’s face.” — C. Warder When I received my first pay check.” — D. Swisher —J. Collett — R. VanBalen 'When two students in my class remembered something I had taught them a year earlier.” — D. Colebank 'When I found 1 was the ONE that thirty were staring at, instead of being one of the thirty 'that were staring’.” — C. Duckworth 'When 1 was trying to convince 67 boys that it was more important to practice Land Judging on Saturday than to have a chapter picnic.” — H. Donham 'When a child said, 'This is the first test 1 ever passed in my whole life’.” — B. R. Morrison After teaching three years, and you've learned to handle your temper, and 99% of the students’ B.S.” — D. English I’m still in the process of becoming a teacher. I don’t know' if that process ever ends — I’m still learning as much as my students.” — D. Myers When I first heard a student call me a name under his breath in class.” — K. Fox Donna Myers — A.B. English, Journalism Arlene Decker — A.B., M A. Office Practice. Business Machines. Shorthand I. Accounting I and II David English — B.S. Biology I tanc Colebank — B.A. Freshman English. World Cultures 138 You Were a Teacher? When 100 students of the Showband worked themselves to the bone at Band Camp for the cause of the band program of which they are a part.” — E. McConnell The first time I was confronted with discipline problems and had to be rather irritable with the students. I didn’t know I could be mean.” — A. Dillon I guess 1 still don’t know for sure.” —J. Turner The first time I spent twenty minutes lecturing on the function of a direct object, and had one of my students conclude the lecture with 'What is a direct object’?” —J. Manley When I finished my first thirty years of teaching.” — K. Takarsh In 1%6, when 1 went from a $1000 a month job to $450 a month.” — E. Beavers When students comprehend what I am trying to get across, I feel like a teacher; but when they don’t, I feel I’ve failed in my purpose.” — I. Louk When at least one student was able to use the Math that I had taught them.” —J. Kline After five years of teaching.” — A. Decker The first day I came to school with the full student body here.” — D. Rosiak Going 'one to one’ with thirty people at the same time.” — A. Upton Janinc Manley — B.A. Spanish. French Charles Kelley - A.B. Machine Shop Kennith Godwin Choral Music. Music Theory, Music Director Constance Warder — B.A . MA Physics. Chemistry 139 The system is flooded with excuses but few reasons.” C. Stull Home is the place you go when you’re tired of being nice to everyone.” B. R. Morrison We live in a changing world.” L. Spadafore That you cannot teach a student anything until he wants to learn.” J. Collett The world is made up of good kids.” M- Bord Patience is a virtue.” M. Williams What Have the Students Taught You About Teaching or Life? Margery Williams —A.B..B.S Physical Education. General Science. Earth Science Anne Dillon — A.B Typing. Shorthand John Takarsh — A.B. Industrial Education, Mechanical Drawing Judy Collar General Math w - • • • 140 What Is the Best Advice You Have Ever Had? Be your own self. L- Spadafore If something is worrying you, do something about it; if you can’t do anything about it, don't worry about it.” B. Ball Never think you’re better than anyone else, but always think you’re as good as they are.” F. Thorn What you are speaks so Loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying.” K. Godwin Jane Turner — A.B., M.A. Counselor Edward Beavers — A.B. Welding Brady Ball — B.S.. M S., M.A.; General Math. Geometry. Algebra II, Adv. High School Math Dessie Rosiak — B.S.; Special Education Lawrence Spadafore— M.A., Economics, Sociology, Athletic Director Donald Swisher — B.A., M.A. English, Head Football Coach Martha Moats — B.A., M.Ed. Counselor 141 Chuck Duckworth — A.B.; American Studies II, Current Fern Thom Topics, Political Science — B.S.; English Forrest Kelley — B.A.; Biology Austin Upton — American Studies I Sharon Trickett — B.A.; English, History, Economics, Psychology Ronald VanBalen — B.S.; Special Education Judith Kline — B.A.; Algebra I, Geometry, Business Math Harley Donham — B.S.; Vocational Agriculture Kathy Fox — A.B.; English, Drama Sam Biller Physical Education, Track Coach Lawrence D. Spadafore — B.A. American Studies I. World Cultures 142 Ear! McConnell, Jr. — A B ; Band Director Lucille Beavers — Aide Butch Haswell Amer. Studies, Head Basketball Coach Berle Jacobs Aide Russell Walls — M.A. Librarian Mildred Bord — B.A., M.S. Physical Education. English, Bible Betty Rose Morrison World Cultures, Consumer Education, Problems of Democracy. Psychology Ronald Kittle — A.B. Driver’s Education 143 Hazel Shaver — B.A.. M.A.; Home Economics, Food Occutwnon Services School Administration Mr. Robert E. Straight Principal 1975-76 has brought many memorable highlights to Grafton High School such as our First National Merit Scholarship finalist in years, successful musical student exchange with Newton High School, our first major Band Trip to Disney World, a very active student body in extra-curricular activities, highly successful basketball season, expanded guidance services to our students and the expansion of our curriculum to include thirteen new classes. I cannot help but feel that Grafton High School offers more opportunities than any other high school in West Virginia for educational and social growth. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the students, faculty and staff of Grafton High School this year. With the expansion of activities and curriculum it has been a pleasure to oversee the growth of opportunities for our students. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF ’76 We are certain that the years spent at Grafton High School have been both pleasant and profitable for you, so congratulations to the graduates of 1976. We believe that your formal education has equipped you to become a well-rounded individual and that you will be a contributing part to the present society, as well as a participant in its future development. We hope that your high school training has prepared you to struggle always for freedom, which means only to do the things which are right and not simply what one desires. Your fellow students, faculty and administration are confident in your ability to face the future problems you will encounter and be able to do this with success and happiness because of your having graduated from Grafton High School. Mr. Straight Mr. Gregory Cartwright Assistant Principal The 1975-76 school year has been enjoyable, interesting and rewarding. The highlight of the year for me has been the implementation of the new attendance policy at Grafton High School. This policy has proved successful in improving attendance. Although 1 certainly miss teaching and the resulting contact with the students in the class room, I have enjoyed this school year very much. Grafton High School implies a fine group of people. This includes not only the student body, but also the faculty and staff. This is evidenced by the ever increasing list of opportunities available to students. Thos students who are willing to take advantage of the opportunities afforded them will, without question, result in fine, well-prepared individuals who can make a meaningful contribution to the world into which they will soon be thrown. W4 Mr. Cartwright CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT. 1 Secretary: Shirley Turner; 2. Cooks Edith Snyder. Wilma Peters. Emma Sorge, Bonnie McVickcr. 3. Janitors: Don Retherford, David Johnson. Steve Williams. John Willis. Hubert Mcle. 4. Secretary: Judy McDaniels. 3. Bus Drivers Oren Kinnccr. Bob Bartlett. Gene Dillon, Kim Keener. Sheryl Bolyard, Mary Lecson, E. Summers. E. Me Masters. B. Maylc. Ci. Ford, R Nose. C Maylc, R Phillips Llnplrotographed secretary: Eleanor Duckworth ' 145 Board of Education SEATED: William Gather, Head of Board of Education; Mr Ronald Dellinger, Superintendent of Taylor County Schools. STANDING Charles Bennett, Jr. William Weaver, James Isner, and Tony Veltri. The Board of Education feels it a pleasure to have had so many students attending their meetings. It was a very worthwhile experience. The students of Grafton High School are always welcomed at their meetings. Their ideas and feelings are always wanted and welcomed. Mr. Dellinger Superintendent of Schools In his first year as county superintendent Mr. Dellinger was extremely pleased with the friendliness of the students. He was also impressed with the kindness they showed to him. I have the sincere desire that the students will be as friendly in years to come,” Mr. Dellinger said. Born in Mattinsburg, W.Va., Mr. Dellinger attended Musselman High School. He graduated from Shepherd College in 1964. His post graduate work was done at several universities. 146 ROUTE 50 CAR WASH AND CAR SALES Route 2 Box 10 Grafton, WV With Congratulations Tom Bartlett Class of '31 John B. Bartlett Class of '57 MARINELLO KOM-PAK STORE BEAUTY SALON 19 W. Main Street Grafton, WV Barbara and Bob Craft, Managers 115 West Main Street BILL'S TV SERVICE Jffljs Grand Street Grafton, WV Phone — 265-0942 GRAFTON TEXACO STATION Everett Maxwell Manager 1308 West Main Street Grafton, WV 26354 Your Local Firestone Dealer IKES TIRE SERVICE Recreation Vehicles 209 West Main Street Grafton, WV YOU WANT- MARY ELLEN'S BEAUTY SHOP THE SANDWICH SHOP 823 West Main Street 12 West Main Street Grafton, WV 148 LAMBERTS' GREENHOUSE Valley Falls Roac Pruntytown KNOTT'S FUNERAL HOME It Is Nice to Know We Are Here When You Need Us. Grafton, WV Live a Little A Treat For Taste A Food For Health Walnut and Maple Phone: 265-2070 . PRINTING c 114 Latrobe Street GARDEN FRESH RUNNERS FLORIST 215 Maple Avenue Grafton, WV 149 PAINTER'S GRAFTON JEWELRY CO. BONAFEDE'S Your Authorized Keepsake Jeweler 25 West Main Street Grafton, WV FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 21 I West Main Street Grafton, WV FISHER DRUG Congratulations Julie Caruso 60 West Main Street Grafton, WV 26354 Phone 265-3050 THE CAROLYN JACKSON DANCE STUDIO A Complete Education in Dance at Semi-Private and Private Instruction foodland Carolyn Jackson McGraw Avenue Instructor, Owner 265-4386 265 0509 235 Barrett Street KNOTTS PALLET CO. iso BROWN MOTOR SALES INC. U.S. Route 50 Phone — 265-0433 Chrysler, Plymouth, Valiant Dodge Trucks J. LEE EVANS FURNITURE COMPANY 107 West Main Street Grafton, WV Furnishing Homes and Offices Since 1898 Phone —265-4359 BAIR'S PARK CAMPGROUND Congratulations Class of 1976 Jack and Theda Bair Route I, Grafton, WV 26354 EVANS HIRttrrffg PARISH AGENCY INC. McCROY'S Samual A. Morasco, Pres. Real Estate — Insurance GRAFTON'S COMPLETE VARIETY STORE 50-54 West Main Street Phone — 265-9876 227 West Main Street Grafton, WV Phone 265-1333 Clothing Hardware Toys Cosmetics Pet Supplies Candy Luncheonette A Complete Department With Stereo LP's, 8-Tracks, Cassettes and 45's . . . All at H P's Regular LOW Prices! 151 TAYLOR COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS Sales — Service — Parts Phone — 305 265 0801 SCOTTYS KAWASAKI Int. U.S. 50 and 250 6 Mi. West of Grafton, WV NANCY'S RESTAURANT Open Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. — 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Home Cooked Meals 9 Beech Street CONEY ISLAND 112 Larrobe Street Fish Sandwich Special Sea Food Hamburgers — Double Deckers Pizzas Henny Penny Chicken Hoagies W.VA. TRUCK SALES Steaks Phone 265-9837 152 LOAR JEWELRY COMPANY Phone — 265-3305 Art Carved Main Street BIG TEE FAMILY RESTAURANT Hoggies Fried Chicken Fried Shrimp Ham Crispy Fish n' Fries Big Tee Burgers Quarter Pounders Hot Dogs Foot Long Hot Dogs Diamond Rings Grafton, WV Route 50 Grafton, WV LEONARD’S GROCERY J. L Lucas — Owner Phone — 265 0740 238 West Main Street STEINBECKS EXXON SERVICE CENTER Complete Exxon Service Phone — 265-3043 Blueville 8 East Pike Street Grafton, WV Grafton, WV 153 W. R. LOAR AND SON MALONES PHARMACY Complete Line of Sporting Goods Cameras — Film Film Processing The Rexall Store Phone 265-0102 Your Money Buys More The Real Drug Store. 121 West Main Street Grafton, WV 16 West Main Street, Grafton, WV 26354 HARMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Highway and Heavy Construction Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Dedicated to Serving You Better Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday I p.m. To 7 p.m. 501 Blueville Drive. 154 OF GRAFTON GRAFTON. WEST VIRGINIA 26354 TELEPHONE (304) 265-1111 ____________________________________ 155 BLUEVILLE BANK OF GRAFTON No. 7 Harman Center Phone —265-3400 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Compliments of Life Fire TAYLOR COUNTY EMERGENCY SQUAD Rt. 50 West Phone — 265-1100 265-1651 265 0904 Glenn Sapp P.O. Box 484 Grafton, WV Phone —265-1255 STATE FARM INSURANCE State Farm, Auto Finance Plan John M. Keener Frank M. Paulkner 156 WILSON FLORIST j|9 mtr jwpr ■ COFFMAN'S TIRE SHOP n Flowers Br W e ] Main Street Phone —265-1946 Transworld Delivery Association Sieberling Tires Phone — 265-0298 Grafton WV 26354 American Gas HOBBY BEVERLY SHOP HOUSE 68 West Main Street Grafton, WV 26354 Latest Fashions Eugene and Arlene Decker 236 West Main Street Bridgport, WV 26330 Arts, Crafts, Macrame, other Supplies. Ladies Ready to Wear Clothing 1 157 BUILDER'S SERVICE AND SUPPLY CO. INC. KALO MOTORS INC. SALES AND SERVICE Paul K. Moats Robert E. Bartlett Don R. Harman Robert W. Runner C. Kent Harman Michael Miller Don K. Gillespie Country Club Road, P.O. Bo 4857 Grafton, WV Phone —265 3280 Riverside Drive Grafton, WV Buick Chevy Olds Jeep Pontiac 265 3286 SONNY AND MUFFY'S DISCOUNT STORE SNACK SHACK Route 50 West Open 24 Hours Specialized in Chili and Hot Dogs TURNER'S T.V. Hardware Appliance Furniture Too! Congratulations Danny From Mom and Dad, Grandma, Susie and Peanuts 101 Beech Street Phone —265 0315 The 1976 Re-Echo Staff would like to thank the MOUNTAIN STATESMAN for the loan of many photographs this year. We also want to thank Mrs. Arlene Decker for the loan of typewriters to our staff. 158 J. C. PENNEY CO. INC. Four Ways to Buy Cash! Layaway! Charge! Catalog! Always First Quality WEAVER BROS. AMOCO SERVICE U.S. Route 50 East Grafton, WV Phone —265-2512 LYN-CRIS BOWLARANIA INC. Route 50 Railroad Street Phone — 265-3161 AAA Service FREY'S AUTO SUPPLY, INC. 10 East Main Street Phone —265-1 184 159