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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1981 volume:

Inside Theme 1-5 Student Life 6-49 Sports 50-89 Academics 90-117 People 118-159 Wrap-up 160-176 Grafton Senior High School 6 Riverside Drive Grafton, WV 26354 As we stepped on to the familiar grounds of GHS a feeling of excitment and pride filled us. We recognized some familiar faces and missed some old ones, but the freshman offered us new changes. And while Sophomores and Juniors were each taking a step up, the Seniors were busy making and collecting memories. As friends and faculty became accustomed to having classes all day, people still managed to take time out to have fun with congregating in the halls to snoozing in their favorite classes. We set out with a sense of adventure to prove the halls will always echo with memories of Cassandra White, junior, holds Mr. Russell Walls, librarian, hostage. 2 — Introduction Both sides of the Re-Echo staff show as a Industrial arts are discovered by occupation-painted Robin Jenkins clowns around and al exploration students, hard-working Melinda McQuain, junior, leafs through pages and Kim Jones, senior, proofreads. Introduction — 3 It was our turn to shine. A new school year had dawned on Riverside Drive. With it a different, exciting feeling flowed through the halls of Grafton Senior High. Taylor-pride was once again a part of our lives. When the steel blue doors burst open in early September allowing the suntanned masses to return to classes, students were greeted by freshly painted gold and blue lockers and newly laid two-tone gold tile giving the school a tailored look, right down to the “GHS” embrazed in the main hall floor. As friends and faculty became accustomed to their new surroundings, it became obvious that this was a year that would long be remembered as new and electrifying. This was to be Larry Westerman and Shawn Hostler, sophomores, march with the band on Bridge St. during the Homecoming parade Virgil Garrett and Joe Moreland, juniors, enjoy the tall sunshine during the Homecoming thuse. 4 — Taylor-made Tammy Gerkin, junior, goes after a loose ball in the Lady 'Cats' victory over Central. Drum majorette Kris Sandor. senior, talks over the night’s performance after half-time. Tami Murray, sophomore, pauses after completing her assignment for a yearbook deadline. Taylor-made — 5 A year of hard work and dedication filled the lives of the GHS student body, but when the hard work is over, it is time to PARTY! Life in the big city can be a bit boring at times, but when you put 814 unique personalities together, the outcome is bound to be exciting, and so it was. With Homecoming, dances, and class tournaments just being a few of the things that filled our lives, made our year complete. Parties and friends are what weekends are made of, creating many fond memories for us to treasure thoughout Debbie Neason and Pat Shaver in the sophomore one act play. Rachael Pysell in Mr. Rod Kuhn's English class. 6 — Student Lite Student Life — 7 News at GHS: School zapped by vandals At times it seemed as if the world existed only within the confines of the school. But news that effected students varied from close to home to around the world. In Washington, Ronald Reagan was elected president and later shot. In Iran, the American hostages were freed to a frenzy of hometown patriotism. In Charleston, Jay Rockefeller reduced state spending in the wake of a national coal strike which reduced tax revenue and threatened to close schools. At GHS, however, the cold winter morning of March 3 was the low point of the year. Vandals, who had destroyed school property all year, cut down two Dogwoods which had graced the campus for 25 years. Along with grafitti in the building, vandalism almost tarnished a Taylor-made year. Unknown vandals zapped the locker8 with magic marker8. One of the many broken window8 in the building. This problem was a chronic one that necessitated thousands of dollars of repairs. 8 — News News — 9 Governor Jay Rockefeller, re-elected to Some of the litter that was distributed across his second term, speaks at Fetterman campus daily. Park dedication. Money became important in 1981. Reduced budgets threatened the closing of schools. The winter was light, but Taylor County closed schools four days during the year due to bad weather. Zapped ... A. James Manchin. West Virginia Secre-tary of State, struts across the gym floor to present a state flag to the band prior to their leaving for Washington, D.C. as the state's representative in the Cherry Blossom Festival. The expressions of Kathy Keener. Sybil Poling. and Connie Patrick, seniors, show the casual attitudes that accompanied the bomb threats made to the school in February. 10 — News Students continue to work on the house located behind the TCVC. The house was sold when completed. Gerardeen Santiago and Jon Cochran, sophomores. go head to heas. in the Presidential Debates held in Ms. Sharon Bowles' class. Students in Ms. Sharon Bowles class held mock debates and elections prior to the November election. Shown is Mary Boliner. A long awaited hunt was finally underway. Deer season was in and students were out. leaving very few behind in class. Builders Service and Supply Becky Ives, senior, and Tammy Gerkin, junior, look at paneling at BUILDERS SERVICE AND SUPPLY, located at P.O. Box 490, Grafton. The company, located on Country Club Road, sell supplies for building and remodeling homes and lays concrete. News — 11 Junior football players, coaches and cheerleaders during a thuae. Taylor-made Sports Whoever predicted this as the Year of the Bearcat, captured what happened in sports. Though the teams had their ups and downs the ones remembered are the champions. Most students turned to fans and followed the football team from the first game under umbrellas to the last game on a snow-covered McKinney field. While the football team dominated the headlines, there was alot more to the sports season. Though few fans kept the pace with them, the Cross Country team ran a downhill season. The Wrestling team had a host of players to make it to the states and place high in their divisions. The golf team was one of the best teams in the state. Craig Bjourndahl strides to win during a Cross-Country meet. 12 — Sports Members of the Cross Country team warm-up before a meet. DeeDee Mooney goes up for the ball against Bridgeport. Randy Gawtrhop scores on a foul shot against Buchannon-Upshur. Sports — 13 14 — Sports Dave Kepple, junior, going for a pin against Liberty of Clarksburg. Doug Robinson, junior, trying for a pin against Paul Szolis of Philip Barbour. Coach Mike Skinner looking intently at action on the gridiron. Anthony McDaniel, junior, shooting a foul shot in the game against West Fairmont. Sports — 15 Homecoming ... it's a time of drawing classes together, of rejoicing, of spirit, and of dreamskFor many people, the dreams ot Home-coming came true. One such person is Tracy MoralH '80 queen. It is every girl’s dream tor be chosen Homecoming Queen But, unfortunately, only one girl can be chosen. Besides dreams, spirit plays an important role in Homecoming sea : son. Over 3 4 of the students at tGHS participate, and rejoice in the spirit and activities of Homecoming Season. k The activities at Homecomina ranged from Hat Day'.’ to Home-, coming Game . Although th£ g jne was lost this year, Homecoming 0 was still very special.’ 1 The bonfire at the Homecoming those in Oi imecoming The Sophomore float placed first in the Homecoming Parade. Coach Skinner directs action from the side line. Danny Gallaher, Rich Mooney. Steve Woods. Homecoming Parade. The 1980 Homecoming Court: Crystal Cur rey, Jad Buchannon, Mmda Keener. Greg Zorick, Sonia Willis. Troy Bolyard, Tera McDonald. Randy Shriver, Jason Turner, crown bearer. Tracy Moran, queen. Jeff Kittle. Adrienne Gerkin, flower girl, Connie Patrick. Leslie Flesher. Cindy Morgan. Dale Cox. Phyllis Withers, Paul McKinney. Bridgette Tansill, Jim Barlow. Homecoming — 17 Tracy Moran, homecoming queen, rides in the Parade down West Main Street. Students dance at the annual Homecoming Ball held in the Clair Bee Fieldhouse. The band ‘Sassy’ provides music for the dance. Stuart Marchese, junior, watches the game from the sidelines after being injured. 18 — Homecoming Beverly Shop Myrtle Rendle, owner of the BEVERLY SHOP, located at 68 West Main Street in Grafton, shows Jenny Miller, junior, some of her merchandise, BEVERLY SHOP specializes in ladies' ready-to-wear. Homecoming — 19 Entertainers enjoy their trip to Alpine Mr. Ken Godwin gets bombed by members of the Entertainers. “Have Music Will Sing” Have Music Will Sing was the Entertainers program this year, and that's exactly what they did. The 'Singers’ annual fall tour on November 5th and 6th in Logan County, and was a huge success! The Entertainers Edtion X began rehearsal in the middle of July. Their program Have Music Will Sing included a variety of musical ideas from commercial numbers like Almond Joy” and Oscar Mayer” to television shows like “Carol Burnett to the Beverly Hillbillies . Their premier performance was at the Preston County Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood. On April 9th the ‘Singers’ went on Spring tour in New York and through New Jersey and Delaware. They visited Morristown High School in New Jersey. Singers on Fall Tour in Logan County. 20 — Choirs Choirs — 21 “We’ve Only Just Begun’’ The Concert Choir participated in the December Choral Concert and some members helped with the stage work for the musical. The ‘New Generation’ gave concerts around the county and were also in the annual December Choral Concert. They were in the musical, The Music Man also. Boys from the ‘New Generation' assisted with the design and construction of the stage drops. New Generation during GHS Cavalcade of Choirs.” Part of Concert Choir performed for National Honor Soceity inductions. Troy Bolyard, Cassandra White, and Doug Flohr during one of several concerts. 22 — Choirs Part of 'New Generation during the '’Cavalcade.” New Generation' take a break during rehearsals. Tammy Rogers. Debbie Neason. Jill Coplin, Kris Harman, rehearse in the music room. Choirs — 23 Struttin’ their stuff When 100 students are combined with a new band director, positive things occur. Well, that’s exactly what happened this year with the band. Norman Adlington, Jr. returned after a two year absence and with him, he brought back the spirit the band needed to get its strutting feet on the ground for a busy year. The band attended camp in Ripley and along with the aches and pains came a new pre-game and halftime performance for the football season. The group participated in Fairmont's Band Spectacular, the Buckwheat, Forest and Strawberry Festivals, and the Christmas, Veterans Day and Memorial Day Parades. But the highlight of the year was the trip to D.C. as the state’s representative to the Cherry Blossom Festival. The band marches across Bridge Street during the Homecoming Parade held in October. Donald Carroll, freshman, practices for the trip to Washington, D.C.'s Cherry Blossom Festival. 24 — Band Band members form the familiar G’ as they practice their routine during Band class Band — 25 The percussion section practices prior to the Homecoming Parade. The Grafton High School Marching Band Band members wait to begin their halftime performance. 26 — Band Caught in the act . . . Kris Sandor mugs for the camera again. Flag Corps: P. Sheme, K. Harman, M. Garrett, K. Logar, D. Spring. T. Steele. T. McProuty, V. Lawson, D. Green. K. Mayes. D. Austin, K. Kirby. S. Wolfe. K. Spiker, S. Willis. D. Flohr. Majorettes: B. Rogers. M. Davis. J. Drake, L. Hefferin, D. Trickett. C. Withers. T. Moran, H. Biggins. T. Kiger. S. Royce, T. Rogers. D. Shelton. K. Sandor. Bauers Home Center Brenda Barcus, Tammy Gerkins, juniors, and Becky Ives, senior, look at a microwave at BAUER’S HOME CENTER located at 7 Beech Street, Grafton. BAUER’S specializes in home building supplies. Band — 27 A year of T aylor-spirit Wherever you found the Bearcats clawing for a victory, you found the cheerleaders, screaming for a score and beating the crowd into a frenzy. During summer camp, the squad won awards as the most spirited squad and placed second for their outstanding skits. Selling baseball caps became almost a past time for the gals as they raised money to follow the teams. Following football and basketball seasons, the girls' season also ended, but, as Kim Jones, head cheerleader said, There’s a lot of memories.” Kim Jones, head cheerleader, and Trina Woods watch the game's action from the sidelines. Kim Jones shows her approval of a play in the Varsity and JV Cheerleaders prepare to wel-Fairmont Senior High game. come the Bearcats onto the floor. 28 — Cheerleaders Angie Coole, Sheila Willis. Trina Woods leads a cheer during a thuse in September. Angie Coole, Cindy Morgan, Trina Woods. Jill Coplin and Lisa Boyles in a mount at a girls' basketball game. Cheerleaders — 29 J.V. Cheerleaders; Theresa Hefferin, Angie Coole, Lisa Boyles. Crowd responds to cheerleaders as they welcome Bearcats onto the field. 30 — Cheering Freshmen Cheerleaders enthuse the crowd during a game. Sophomore Section during Homecoming Thuse. Cheering — 31 Signs of the Times What does Molly Hatchet, dating, “Another One Bites the Dust and Corvettes have in common? They were voted as GHS favorites by a survey given in the English classes. Several topics were given and the top two results were tallied in categories of male and female. Favorite groups — Molly Hatchet and Lynard Skynard. GHS — A Sign of the Times 32 — Favorites GHS's favorites make the local graffiti. Male Pastimes Female Sports Sports Dating Guys Jaws Books Harlequins Amityville Horror To Kill A Mockingbird Steelers Pro Football teams Steelers Cowboys Cowboys Dukes Of Hazzard TV shows Dallas M’A'S'H General Hospital Ten Movies Prom Night Jaws Blue Lagoon Billy Joel Glass Houses Albums Billy Joel Glass Houses Molly Hatchet Disaster Molly Hatchet Disaster Corvette Cars Corvette Trans Am Trans Am Lakers Pro Basketball teams Lakers Celtics 76'ers Coney Island Sophomore Sam Wiland is pictured at the CONEY ISLAND RESTAURANT, located at 112 Latrobe Street in downtown Grafton. The CONEY ISLAND specializes in steaks, chicken, ham, pizza, hot dogs and seafood. The local establishment has eating facilities or take out is available by phoning 265-9837. Survey 33 Queen of Wonderland During winter, little happens to break the spell caused by cold weather and snow except an occassional basketball game or a long awaited snow day. But in February, the highlight of the wonderland” social season is the Varsity Ball. Beginning with the coronation of Queen Sheila Willis and the presentation of the court at halftime of the East Fairmont basketball game, the '81 Varsity Ball concluded in Clair Bee Field-house with Saturday night's dance. Sheila Willis, a senior, was escorted by Doug Flohr, student body president, and crowned by Randy Gawthorp. Mr. Varsity. Sheila Willis, queen, escorted by Doug Flohr. First row: Lenore Pence. Dora Rether-(ord, Kim Kirby, Mildred Garrett, Sheila Willis, Missy Buchannon, Malea Davis. Jill Boyce, Melba Fox. Second row: Tony Alonso. Brian Keener, Joe Moreland, Lee Flesher, Doug Flohr, Don Knotts, Teddy Childers. Don Layhew, Jimmy Barlow. 34 — Varsity Ball Sheila Willis Musgrove’s Mill Buy at MUSGROVE’S MILL! Gera-deen Santiago, sophomore, seems to say. MUSGROVE’S MILL, located at 830 West Main Street in downtown, specializes in feeds and grains. Call 265-2702. Varsity Ball — 35 Jenny Miller and Teresa Kiger. juniors, decorate the halls in preparation for the evening. Angie Brutto, senior, and friends enjoy the After-Prom party. Part of the table decoration for An Evening In Paris. Patty Garcia and Kyle Keener, seniors, exchange glances during a break from dancing. 36 — Prom Paris continues to grow as the Juniors decorate for the big evening. Kelley Barnes and Randy Shriver. seniors, take part in the coronation. An Evening In Paris It was an evening to remember ... An Evening In Paris, they called it. When Pam Poole was crowned the 1981 Prom Queen by Darlene Bennett, last year's queen, the crowd swooned in the shadow of the Eiffle Tower in Clair Bee Fieldhouse. The annual spring dance opened under the guidance of Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Mary Stout and Doug Flohr, seniors, sang the theme song, Keep On Lovin' You while the new queen and her escort, Don Knotts, danced. Music for the prom was per- Juniors decorate the gym to resemble Paris for An Evening in Paris. formed by Spectic and during the band break, Malea Davis, junior, sang. Jeff Caudle, senior, accompanied her. Efforts for the Prom started at the beginning of the year under the direction of the junior class officers and sponsors. Following the Prom, students attended the After-Prom Party which continued until 4:00 a.m. Prom — 37 Prom Court: M. Criss, S. Willis, S. Marchese. T. McProuty, K. Curtis. D. Curtis. P Grinnan. T. Smith. L. Flesher. M. Pike. S. Mick. S. Myott, R. Wiszniewski. T. McDonald. F. Jenkins, R. Jenkins, R. Shriver. K. Barnes. Pam Poole, senior, is crowned the 1981 Prom Queen by Darlene Bennett. 1980 queen. Poole was escorted by Don Knotts. 38 — Prom Painter’s Jewelry The beauty of a spring evening at the Prom can only be matched by the beauty of a Keepsake diamond available at PAINTER’S GRAFTON JEWELRY COMPANY, located at 25 West Main Street in downtown. PAINTER’S has been the local leader for diamonds for over 30 years. At left, Johnna Murray and Bill Moore take part in coronation. Prom Court: J. Moreland. M. Garrett, R. Mooney, A. Matthews, J. Kittle. M. McDougal, T. Stevens. C. Patrick. D. Knotts, P. Poole. B. Bolyard, S. Stockett, T. Childers. L. Hefferin, B. Moore, J. Murray. S. Musgrave. C. Withers. Prom — 39 Professor Harold Hill and Marian meet on the footbridge. Harold Hill leads the children in a parade. Seven Traveling Salesmen on a train to Iowa. Pick-a-little-talk-a-little Ladies tell Professor Harold Hill about the library. 40 — Musical Backstage tension builds as the 8:00 curtain draws near on opening night. Across the hall in the music and art rooms, actors and actresses prepare for their performance while the stage-crew checks to make sure the sets are ready to roll on during a blackout. The audience fills the audito- River City citizens tell about Iowa stubbornness The River City Fourth of July Celebration in the gymnasium. “Intensity and Concentration.” rium; then, slowly, the lights go down and the overture begins. Curtain up and stage jitters pushed aside, seven of the most wonderful salesmen appear on a train to talk about a no good salesman, Harold Hill, played by senior, Doug Flohr. A spectacular array of costuming, make-up, set design and voice sent the audience attendance records soaring. But it was the familiar music — 76 Trombones. the love duets, and the Pick-a-little-talk-a-little Ladies” — that obviously delighted audiences of all three nights. As the curtain comes down, all the hard work and sacrifice is more than equaled by the sound of applause from a standing audience. River City citizens discover trouble with a pool table in the community. Musical — 41 Behind the curtain Painting backdrops — building sets, programs, advertising and publicity. Tiring rehearsals — practicing over and over dancing, endless cues. Popular songs — ‘‘Til There Was You” Goodnight, My Someone. Lively Romance — Salesman meets Librarian falls hopelessly in love happy ending for everyone. everyone. People involved — Singers and New Generation, producers, crew, ushers. The Music Man” Mildred Garrett helps Dee Dee Shriver with her costume. Make-up! Beth Rogers braids Kim Jones's hair for Saturday's performance. 42 — Musical Cindy Patrick and Jenny Miller. Singers crowd around the mirror for makeup. Pam Moore, Frenchie Curry and Lisa Westfall take a break. Cassandra White changes clothes between scenes. Glenn Sapp Brenda Barcus, junior and Brenda Mason, senior, talk to GLENN SAPP about NATIONWIDE AUTO, LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE. The office is located on Main Street, mailing address is P.O. Box 484. Phone: 265-1255. Musical — 43 Members of the Junior play. Paul Bjorndahl. Mike Kuhl and Cindy Moran. Members of the Freshman class play included Stephanie Kinsey. Jeff Smith and Lisa Mayle. Sophomores win: ‘Sure As You’re Born’ Sure As You’re Born, the sophomore class play received first place in class play competition held in March. Best Actress was Debby Neason and Larry Westerman was named Best Actor and also won overall Best Actor. The Junior class play, The Ghost Who Wore White, won second place in the competition. Best Actress was Marsha Hicks with her brilliant English accent, which also won her Best Overall Actress. Paul Bjorndahl was Best Actor. The Freshman class play, French Toast, won third place. Best Actress was Raeann Rogers and Donald Carroll was Best Actor. The Senior play was School Bus Romance. It received fourth place. Best actress was Tammy Smith and Best Actor was Brian Garrett. Debbie Neason and Becky Drennan in Sure As You're Born. Raeann Rogers and Melva Fox in French Toast. Class Plays — 45 Sure as You’re Born Donald Carroll. Raeann Rogers and Melba Fox. freshmen, of French Toast. Mirchana Smith and Marsha Hicks, juniors, during a scene of the play. The Ghost Wore White. 46 — Class Plays Tommy White in the winning Sophomore play. Sure as You’re Born. Malone’s Drug Store MALONE’S DRUG STORE, located at 16 West Main Street in downtown Grafton, gives a lot of students a lot to smile about. Like Mike Shaw, sophomore, students find the local store conveniently located for everything from school supplies to prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Robin Jenkins, senior, joins other cast members in this scene from School Bus Romance. Class Plays — 47 People make a year We happen to think we’re the best. Even though luck on the field or court often went against us, and rain often ruined social functions, the part that counts, people, was always perfect. Our friendships made smiling and talking our favorite student activities. No matter what we were doing, getting married in the auditorium, taking office or clowning around, we always kept our friends beside up. Jenny Miller, junior, and Sheryl Miller, sophomore, are sworn in as new student council officers by Doug Flohr, president. Candy Robison and Deb Neason, sophomores. pose as Sophomore Surgeons during class touraments. Willard Jones, sophomore, pauses while working in French II. Dave Kepple. junior, poses for the RE-ECHO camera during his Gifted Ed. period Joe’s Quaker State To keep yourself in the driver’s seat, bring your car to JOE’S QUAKER STATE, located at 501 North Pike Street in Grafton. JOE’S QUAKER STATE offers you the finest in automative supplies and the best service in town. Call 265-9872 or drive in today. Students in Mrs. Darlene Marlin's Geometry class spend their free time creatively. The mock wedding was the high point of the Family Living class during the fall semester. Virgil Garrett and Joe Moreland, juniors, enjoy each others company during a lazy fall afternoon. Smilin' 49 When classes let out along the Tygart, the thoughts of a large segment of students turn to athletics. Everything from basketball to track is offered at GHS, with intramurals, powderpuff and class tournaments filling any voids. Sports touched everyone's lives during the year, from the athletes and cheerleaders to the spectators. We were defeated as the football team went through a disappointing 2-8 season and elated as the golf team continually dominated their opponents. Our emotions between reflected the pride and joy of being Bearcats and, although not always victorious, we were always aware that this was the year of Varsity cheerleaders form a pyramid while cheering the Bearcats to a victory. Carolyn Doughtery, junior, jumps against an opponent from Central Preston. 50 — Sports Sports — 51 ‘We’re better this year, but have a ways to go’ “The team was better this year than in previous years. However, GHS lacks having enough runners to compete equally against teams like East Fairmont or Elkins. One problem as far as getting good cross country runners is the amount of milage a varsity runner puts out during the year. The team averaged 500 miles for the season,” stated Coach Paul Lovett. The cross country team finished out with a good season, although they are losing two seniors next year,” Coach Lovett said, “There will be four runners returning. Graig Bjourndahl and Steve Gatski will be greatly missed. The season started on September 3 at Buchannon where the team placed 4th. At Morgantown the team came in 6th. They placed third in a meet at Philip Barbour while they ended up third in a meet at home. At the WVU Invitational held in Morgantown, the group came in 18th. At Washington Irving, they placed third. Rounding out the year, the team placed 4 out of 17 teams in the Big Ten Meet held in Elkins and 8th in the Regionals in Morgantown. Scott Stansberry, sophomore, awaits group team shot. 52 — Cross Country Running cross country is a lonely sport which requires great stamina Karen Caudle, junior, shows exhaustion while running in an early show Keyuanettes LOVETT” Keywanettes honor the team members and Coach Paul Lovett. Parkhill Paint PARKHILL PAINT, located at 242 West Main Street, in Grafton, is owned and operated by Pamela W. and James E. Brown. The phone number for the downtown establishment is 265-1061. So think PARKHILL PAINT when you need those materials for your next project. Runners prepare to begin at the regional competition held in Morgantown. GHS Cross Country — 53 ‘Don’t worry ... we’ll be back next year.’ The Bearcat football team was make up of players with a lot of heart and guts, but the small size of the team, plus numerous injuries, altered their predicted winning season. The Philip Barbour Colts were the first of two victims during the season. The 'Cats triumphed by a 21-12 score. Then they traveled to Bridgeport and tackled the defending state champions. The Indians rallied for a 14-8 victory, after trailing 8-7 late in the fourth quarter. The second victim of the season was the Hilltoppers from Wl. The 'Cats came out with a 21-8 victory. After a narrow loss to West Fairmont at East-West Stadium, the Cats tackled six Big Ten opponents and came up empty. They were thrashed by eventual state champs, North Marion, shut out by the Liberty Mountaineers and had Homecoming ruined by East Fairmont by a 14-0 score. Liberty dumped GHS next by a 17-0 score. 21-6 was the score of the Lincoln game. Finally, on a cold November evening in Elkins, the Bearcats ended the season with a resounding 48-0 defeat at the hands of the Tigers. The season was particularly hard to take following the 7-3 season in '79, the best record in 19 years at GHS. Are the Bearcats down to stay? In the words of Coach Mike Skinner, Don’t worry — We’ll be back next year.” Coach Mike Skinner watches from the sidelines. 54 — Football Rick Mooney, senior, runs for a first down. Grafton loses another fumble to the Huskies of North Marion High. The 1980 Varsity football team. Defense was the name of the game as Billy Woods, junior, stops an oncoming Polar Bear. K P Machine Service Everyone cheers when K P MACHINE SERVICE, 1229 Railroad St. in Fetterman, is on the job. K P does machining, welding and hydraulic work. The phone number is 265-4812. Football — 55 56 — Football Joe Moreland, junior, was injured early in the Danny Gallaher. senior, fakes to Rick Moo-season. ney, senior. Philip-Barbour 21-12 Bridgeport 8-14 Wl 21-8 Fairmont Senior 12-14 Buckhannon 3-22 North Marion 6-42 East Fairmont 0-14 Liberty 0-17 Lincoln 6-21 Elkins 0-48 Paul Reneau. senior, spent several weeks in Crowd at a home game, the hospital following the North Marion game. Football — 57 “We’re on solid ground and getting better!” The wrestling team finished their season outstandingly. The team su-prised everyone by taking six wrestlers to the State tournament. Dave Kepple, a junior finished 5th, and following close behind was senior Ron Layhew. Others going to 'States’ were Don Knotts, Greg Mallory, Doug Robinson, and Dave Watkins. Many school records were smashed this year. Don Knotts has a career record for the most pins, 47, which topped last years record by 11. Ron Layhew holds the record for the most single season victories, Don Knotts follows. Knotts also holds the record for the most times wrestled in a career. Ron Layhew has a winning percentage for his entire career of .679, and Greg Mallory maintained an .857 percentage for this season. There is a two way tie for the most wins in a row, Don Knotts and Greg Mallory, for a record of 13. The most wins from a freshman goes to Scott Watkins with a record of 21. Carl Taylor, junior, set the record for the sophomores last year. Taylor was out most of the season with an injury. The junior record belongs to Dave Kepple, with a 33, and Don Knotts has the senior record with 32 wins. 58 — Wrestling Layhew wins at States Layhew talks to Coach Upton for advice. Upton waits for results from the referee. The following are individual records for the 1981-81 season: The Seniors wrestlers; Greg Mallory, 39-23, Bill Moore, 39-23, and Ron Layhew, 36-17. The Juniors: Doug Robinson, 12-14, Carl Taylor, 4-0 (injured), Dave Watkins, 10-15, and Butch Qhitecotto, 13-17. Sophomore scored: Don Layhew, 2-1, Dave Shaw, 18-15, Kelly Stobart 4-2, Steve Gray, 12-17, and the Freshmans scored John Hendrickson 20-5, Sam Wright 9-7, and Scott Watkins 21-19. Coach Upton stated, The team did better than I was expecting at the beginning of the year because we lost six people from the year before.” When asked about next year, Coach Upton said, Next year should be better, the program is on solid ground and getting better every year. Layhew goes for the pin. Wrestling — 59 Doug Robinson, junior, puts his weight into it! 60 — Wrestling Dave Kepple squares off against an opponent. Butch Whitecotton, junior, takes down an Dave Kepple, junior, suffers the agony of defeat opponent. in the state tourney. Ford Funeral Home Kris Sandor, senior, helps Donald Ford, proprietor of FORD FUNERAL HOME, located in Blueville. FORD FUNERAL HOME is one of northcentral West Virginia's oldest and most distinguished mortuarys. Wrestling — 61 “Looking forward to next season.” This years basketball team began as a group of inexperienced players and emerged by the end of the season as a team of experienced players looking forward to next season, as all the Lady Bearcat starters will be returning, stated first year coach Jim Gallaher, Through hard work and determination, this year’s squad succeeded in taking second place in the Section 2 Tournament. I feel that next years team should make a few people sit up and take notice of Grafton High School through the efforts of these young ladies. Under the basket, guard Lorraine Rogers shoots and makes two. 62 Girls Basketball Grafton's Lady Bearcats await the rebounds against University High. Carolyn Dougherty goes up for a jump ball against Central Preston. r Front row, left to right: T. Haskins, L. Rogers. M. Knotts. B. Toothman. C. Dougherty. D. Mooney, and J. Paugh. Second row, left to right: Coach Jim Gallaher, S. Thompson, J. Smith. C. Miller. H. Biggins, D. Duncan, T. Gerkin. V. Knotts, N. Louk, and Asst. Coach Sharon Bowles. Not pictured: A. Elder Girls’ Basketball — 63 During a JV game, Sheryl Miller shoots a foul Going for a rebound is Betsy Toothman and shot. Mary Knotts. GHS vs. Scores Junior Varsity University High 78-35 Central Preston 34-36 Philip Barbour 23-37 GHS vs. Varsity University High 40-52 Central Preston 58-68 Philip Barbour 51-37 Bridgeport 48-40 University High 46-68 Liberty 56-52 W-l 59-81 Bridgeport 64-55 East Fairmont 37-71 Central Preston 61-51 Elkins 52-76 East Fairmont 53-56 1 Liberty 40-43 Elkins 54-63 Philip Barbour 35-47 West Fairmont 54-35 W-l 59-74 Lincoln 50-52 West Fairmont 61-51 GHS vs. Sectionals Bridgeport 61-52 ' W-l 52-63 j Tracy Haskins goes up for the jump Grafton defense puts on the press, against Central Preston. 64 — Girls Basketball Girls Basketball — 65 “We won some battles, w but lost the war.” The Bearcats strived for a winning season, but fell short of their goal with an overall 9-13 record. The team was led in scoring by the 6’1 senior Randy Gawthorp. Also giving outstanding performances were Randy Shriver, Jeff Kittle, George Bartlett, Jeff Bolyard and Danny Gallaher, seniors. During his second year at Grafton, Coach Gene King had high expectations at the start of the season. The inability of the team to hold a lead and several problems on the offence, as well as the defense, hampered the team. Troy Bolyard, junior, showed an excellent performance and looks like he will lead next year's team in scoring. The Junior Varsity team, under Coach Frank Hedrick, pulled off a better season than did the Varsity with a winning record of 12-8. Leading scorers on this team included Mike Criss, Dave Barlow, Anthony McDaniel, juniors; and Clint Holmes, Mike Clelland and Chuck Bennett, sophomores. The season came to a climax for the Varsity when they defeated Washington-lrving 74-65 in a heated game of the first round of tournament action. On the second night, however, the Bearcats were defeated by their arch rival, Bridgeport High, in a close game, 64-60. This game was typical of the season, which saw many games decided in the last few seconds. George Bartlett, senior, goes for two in a home contest. 66 — Basketball Randy Gawthorp, senior, shoots a foul shot in the home game against West Fairmont. Troy Bolyard, junior, goes for a jumpball. 45 East Fairmont 58 65 Weir High 59 79 Elkins 76 79 Alumni 47 63 Lincoln 72 75 North Marion 71 76 West Fairmont 77 82 Phillip-Barbour 67 48 Buckhannon-Upshur 74 85 Morgantown 74 61 East Fairmont 66 56 West Fairmont 66 75 Washington-lrving 74 63 Lincoln 61 54 North Marion 77 67 Buckhannon-Upshur 78 71 Morgantown 80 73 Elkins 75 90 Phillip-Barbour 62 61 Weir High 80 66 Washington-lrving 65 74 Washington-lrving 65 60 Bridgeport 64 Above is the season schedule and scores. The first score is for the Bearcats and the second one is for the opposing team. Basketball — 67 68 — Basketball Runner’s Florist Social events at GHS are never complete without flowers. And those flowers usually come from RUNNER’S FLORIST, located at 215 Maple Ave. in downtown. Minda Keener, sophomore, was one of the Homecoming court that got her flowers at the local shop. RUNNER’S, who have been serving Grafton for years, also does flowers for weddings, holidays, illnesses and other occasions. Varsity Basketball team: Front: Coach Gene King. A. Devart, J. Bolyard. J. Kittle. Second row: M. Criss, A. McDaniel. B. Foley, D. Barlow, G. Bartlett. R. Shriver. R. Gawthorp, T. Bolyard, S. Wright, D. Gallaher. Jeff Bolyard. senior, goes for two as the Bearcats battle North Marion. Junior Varsity Basketball team: Front: D. McDaniel. R. Bolyard, P. McKinney. T. Gabbart, S. Gab-bart Second row: B. Mckinney. K. Massie. C. Bennett. M. Clelland, J. Cochran. D. Benedum, C. Holmes. Coach Frank Hedrick. Basketball — 69 rebuilding It was a year of rebuilding and growth.” That's how Mike Skinner, boys' track coach, summed up the 1981 Track season. The squads, both boys’ and girls’, were made up of a majority of underclassmen. Eleven of the fifteen students on the boys’ team were freshmen or sophomores. Even with a lack of upperclassman leadership, several school records were smashed. Eva Robinson, sophomore, broke the school record for the discus several times, Shari Thompson, freshman, became “A year of and growth” the youngest GHSer to attend the state tournament, and Tonia Moats, freshman, made shot putting look easy. Billy Wood, junior, broke his own school record in the High Jump with a leap of 6’4” and placed third in Charleston. Craig Bjorndahl, one of only a few seniors on the squad, enjoyed a fine year with a fourth place finish in the Regional 800m run. He broke the school record with a time of 2:04.1. Promising newcomers, according to Coach Skinner, included Bryan Keener, Mark Shaw, Don Dahl, Rachael Pysell, and Lorraine Rogers. Sissy Robinson, sophomore, broke numerous school records in discus, establishing herself as one of GHS's best ever. 70 — Track Frey’s Auto Supply, Inc. To keep that beauty rollin’, come to FREY’S AUTO SUPPLY, INC., located at 10 East Main Street, near the heart of downtown Grafton. FREY’S AUTO SUPPLY, INC. has what you need to repair or maintain your car. Phone 265-1184. 003 Tonya Moats goes after yet another record in the shot put. Kevin Bartlett, senior, planned to use the training he got during track season to survive the Army's basic training. Cindy Currey, junior, continued setting school records, but failed to qualify for the state meet. Track — 71 72 Track The Jean Machine The JEAN MACHINE, located at 101 East Main Street across from the B O station, specializes in all major brands of jeans at discount prices. Students like Jamie McWilliams, senior, stand out in a crowd with their jeans from The JEAN MACHINE. Phone 265-0249 Shari Thompson, freshman, qualifies for the stale meet held in Charleston. She was the youngest GHS qualifier. Track 73 “We played well one game, poorly the next” Coming on the heels of a fourth place finish in the state tourney in 1980, the 1981 baseball team fought its way through a disappointing 7-13 season. The year started with five games on the road, resulting in two wins and three losses. The victories came against Buchannon (6-5) and Philip-Barbour (8-5). Defeat came at the hands of Morgantown (12-3), University (11-2) and Bridgeport (5-4). Returning to the renovated Bearcat Field, the team lost to Morgantown 11-0 and beat Notre Dame 11-2. North Marion beat the 'Cats 9-0, but Philip-Barbour fell victim 12-4. Two more losses were accumulated against Elkins 7-6 and Bridgeport 15-9. Washington-lrving broke the skid as GHS triumphed 6-5, but three more losses followed: Liberty (12-0), St. Francis (6-4), and East Fairmont (5-3). The team broke even in the last four games, losing to Elkins (11-4) and University (13-3) and beating Fairmont Senior (10-7) and St. Francis (6-5). The season came to an end in the first round of the sectional tournament as Buchannon took the game 8-5. “It was an up and down, inconsistent season. We played well one game, poorly the next, said Mr. Bill Weaver, coach. “Our most satisfying win was against Fairmont Senior. We were behind 7-2 and won 10-7. Our key players were Jon Cochran, Dave Barlow and Troy Bolyard, who should have been Big Ten MVP.” Bolyard had a batting average of .508. 74 — Baseball Baseball — 75 Iieqaseg — 9 L Corner Pocket Why stand around with nothing to do when the CORNER POCKET is opened? The CORNER POCKET, located at 114 Latrobe Street in downtown Grafton, is an amusement center with the student in mind. Pool tables, pinball machines and electonic, computerized games make the CORNER POCKET a popular spot with the ‘in' crowd. Stop by today. Baseball — 77 “Not the best ever, but good, nonetheless’’ Known as the Power Machine after the tremendously successful 1979 team, this year’s Varsity Tennis team were not the best, but were good, nonetheless. Playing with almost the entire team composed of underclassmen, the majority sophomores, Tennis accumulated four victories against seven losses. Home for the 'Cats was the Maple Avenue courts and the Fetterman Park Courts. Opponents included Morgantown, Buckhannon, East Fairmont, Elkins, Fairmont Senior, Washington-Irving and Lincoln. Amy Shaw, junior, led the girls' team in the number one position and Pat Shaver, sophomore and two-year veteran, held the number one position on the boys’ team, the coach for the team was Mr. Alan DePiano. Chuck Saffle, sophomore, gives it his all against Morgantown High. 78 — Tennis Russ Kochka. sophomore, follows through on a shot. Cheryl Withers, junior, goes for a high one. Varsity tennis team Teresa Kiger, junior, loses a point in the match against Fairmont Senior. Pat Shaver, sophomore, uses his backhand on the Maple Avenue courts. Tennis — 79 “Just one stroke away from the state tourney’’ Not many high school teams have a chance at a record of 41-7, but the 1981 golfers not only had the chance, they did it. The Bearcats opened their season by downing Clarksburg Wl on the home corse 168-183. The low team score for the season was a 154, which was an average of 38.5 per man. The outstanding individual scores shot at home were two rounds of 2 under par 34’s by Billy Shriver, senior, against University High and St. Francis; a 35 shot by Rebecca Costolo, junior, against Buchannon; and Junior Todd Trickett’s round of 37 against the Buchannon squad. The team's three sophomore members also had low rounds. Clint Holmes shot a 38 against Morgantown, Kelly Stobart had a 41 at the Big Ten match at the Bridgeport Country Club, and Gary Johns had a 41 against Lincoln. The season ended one stroke short however, as the squad finished third in the regional tournament, behind Buchannon and Morgantown. Only the top two schools advance to the state competition. The team also finished third in the Big Ten match, one stroke behind Morgantown and seven strokes behind Buchannon. Rebecca Costolo gained a spot on the All-Big Ten Team by finishing 6th of 65 players in the Big Ten Meet. “We preformed well against good competition,” said Mr. Russell Walls, coach, and we're proud of that. Rebecca Costolo, junior, was a top Big Ten competitor for the second straight year. 80 — Golt Gary Johns, sophomore, practices for that elusive hole-m-one Grafton Farm Home Supply GRAFTON FARM AND HOME SUPPLY congratulates the Class of '81! Located at 1102 West Main Street in Grafton, the company deals in Southern States products, so when Spring comes to Taylor County, welcome it at GRAFTON FARM HOME SUPPLY. Phone 265-0731. Golf team: Rebecca Costolo, Kelly Stobart, Todd Trickett, Bill Shriver, Clint Holmes. Mr. Russell Walls, coach. Golf — 81 Competition for all Intramurals are designed to provide athletic competition for the members of the student body who are not on organized teams. Mr. Don Swisher, director of the program, believes the year went very well, except for a few bad weather days, although he would’ve liked to have seen more interest in frisbee-golf, and indoor horseshoes. He also felt that more Freshmen should’ve gotten involved in the competitions. In general, many complaints could be heard over two main topics; the sportsmanship of the upperclassmen, and the officiating. The under-classmen felt as though the upper-classmen were using elbows and feet for unnecessary tripping and shoving. Referees were guys found hanging around the gym. The winners of an event were given a trophy, paid for by the entry fees of the contestants. Mr. Mike Skinner pauses at first base. 82 Intramurals Seniors hit to juniors. Ms Sharon Bowles vollys. Mr LD Spadafore awaits it . . . while Mr. Harley Donham goes for it. Laura Kalo, junior, competes in Frisbee Jill Coplin climbs on top of the sophomores during mat competition. Intramurals — 83 They couldn’t hold back the Seniors.’ The Powderpuff games opened on Monday evening, October 27, with the Juniors defeating the Freshmen 49-0, while the Seniors took the Sophomores 31-4. The air was filled with victory for the upper classmen. Then on the 29th, the championship game was played. Excitment was the name of the game as the Seniors topped the Juniors with a score of 34-4. In the consolation game the Sophomores made tracks over the Freshmen with a score of 42-2. The Seniors kicked off the championship game scoring the first touchdown. Offensively the Senior touchdowns were scored by Brenda Mason, Melinda Weaver, Becky Ives, and Kim Jones. First downs were run by Robin Jenkins and Mildred Garrett. Becky Ives helped out by kicking the extra points. The Juniors also had a tough defense held together by Tammy Gerkin, but somehow couldn't hold back the Seniors. The stars of the Junior offence were Crystal Rowand, Carolyn Daugherty and Theresa Gennett. Their game plan was shaken up by the Senior defense rush. Lisa Smith, sophomore, tries to push back the Seniors with the help of her teammates 84 — Powderpuff Senior Powderpuff team: front row: R. Jenkins, K. Jones, M. Shaffer, J, McWilliams, K. Sandor, B Mason. M Weaver, M. Garrett, M. Pike. Second row: P. Poole, C. Patrick, M. Densmore, B Ives. E. Heinz, K. Barnes, A. Elder, S. Bolyard, L. Mauller, T. Smith. The Seniors push through the Sophomore defense. Junior Powderpuff team: Front row: T. Gerkin, T. Gennette. K. Mayes, M. Kinsey. Second row: S. Naubauer, T. Woods. M Dureya, C. Daugherty. M. Knotts. W. Currey. Third row: H. Biggins, C. Rowand. D. White, B Sturm. D. Nestor, T. McProuty, C. Currey. Powderpuff — 85 Westover TV Cable When that date falls through for Saturday night, what do you do? Well, you appreciate being a subscriber to WESTOVER TV CABLE located at 234 Barrett St. in Grafton. So when you're not playing Powderpuff, enjoy the finest in television, from the networks to HBO, call WESTOVER TV CABLE. ‘It’s competition we wait for all year’ It’s something we wait for every year. It’s really an exciting time, with classes pulling together to work on decorations and practicing and playing together. It’s great!” So said Mary Stout, senior class president, about the annual class tournament competition held in Clair Bee Fieldhouse in March. The competition started on school time with both Senior teams barely defeating the Sophomores, and both Junior teams blowing the Freshman off the court. In the championship, the Seniors were embarassed as both the Junior boys and girls teams captured the titles. A. James Manchin, secretary of state, was a guest during the opening ceremonies. Manchin presented the state flag to the band while designating them the state's representative to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Awards presented included: Decorations: Juniors and Sophomores; Cheering Section: Sophomores and and Juniors; Cheerleaders: Juniors and Sophomores; Cheerleaders' outfits: Seniors and Freshmen; Boys' Uniforms: Juniors and Freshmen: Best Girls' uniforms Seniors and Juniors; Best Sports: Cheryl Withers and Steve Musgrave. Rebecca Costolo. junior, takes a look at the scoreboard during the championship game. 86 — Class Tournaments Grafton Dairy Queen Good Luck, Class of ’81! , says the fine people at the GRAFTON DAIRY QUEEN, located on Route 50 near the hospital. GRAFTON DAIRY QUEEN gives everyone something to smile about, whether it's the world's best ice cream, or hot foods. Just look at Amy Elder, senior, and guess where she’s headed. Girls' Tourney Champs: Kneeling: B. Cos-tolo, M. Knotts, C. Daughtery. Standing: M Duryea. D. Rhodes, C. Withers, B. Sturm, D. Nestor, T. Gennette, R. Trickett and C. Rowand. Carolyn Daugherty, Junior coach, cuts the net following their victory. Boys’ Tourney Champs: Kneeling: D. Man-kins. T. Moore, S. Musgrave, J. Moreland. D. Barlow. B. Woods, Standing: V. Garrett, D. Poling. M. Criss, T. Trickett. T. Childers. J. Lantz, N. Duryea. G. Layfield. Class Tournaments — 87 The scarecrow served as the center-piece for the 'Freshmen Farmers.’ Rebecca Costolo, junior, attempts to block freshman Susie Gallaher's way in the first round of competition. Boys All-Tourney Team: Kneeling: F. Jenkins. B. Woods. Standing: G. Layfield. A. Do-vert. D. Layhew and D. Knotts. 88 — Tournaments The Juniors won first place for best cheerleaders. The Senior section cheers on their boys in the narrow opening victory against the sophomores. Todd Trickett, junior, cuts the net following the Juniors championship victory. Girls All-Tourney Team L. Bolyard. C. Withers. R. Costolo, S. Gallaher. Tournaments — 89 Allan Kisner. junior enjoys an antique at the state cultural center in Charleston during the Singers' fall tour. Dora Retherford, sophomore, watches during a class project in French II. 90 — Academics Sometimes in the rush of all of a student's extra activities, the true heart of a school, its classes, is often overshadowed. During the year, students marched from room to room, absorbing everything from a foreign language to the cords on a guitar. They cooked in Home Ec. and interpreted poetry in English. Striving for grades, they took time to sing and work on the yearbook. Although it always appeared that the after-hour events, from sports to class plays, were what we would remember, when that last bell rang on June 3, thoughts of our favorite teacher and subject came to us in a bit of nostalgic longing for our Mrs. Judy Walker, English teacher, explains a piece of poetry during her English 10 class. Freshmen members of the Occupational Exploration class work on a project for Mrs. Debbie Burns, home ec. teacher. Academics — 91 The Elite — National Honor Society Every Monday morning at 8:15, thirteen students gather in room 121 to hear President Doug Flohr say, The regular meeting of the National Honor Society is now called to order. These meetings are for discussions of old business and to plan future activities which range from ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas, to participating in the Free Enterprise Day at Phillipi, to having a picnic for the Seniors in May. On March 18, the NHS held its annual induction ceremony for 19 new members. For the first time ever, sophomores were qualified for induction. Production and cooperation were the bywords for the NHS this year. Joe Moreland, junior, and Jeff Kittle, senior, during the induction ceremony. Mrs. Betty Rose Morrison, sponsor, and Doug Flohr, president, at the reception following the induction. 92 — National Honor Society Doug Flohr cuts his cake at a special party following the reception Michelle Kinsey, junior, carries momentos of the day's activities. Old members of the Society. National Honor Society — 93 Janie Koton. senior, takes part in the candle lighting ceremony held during the spring induction. New inductee Sheila Willis, senior, takes a moment to reflect during the reception held in the library following the induction. Jeff Kittle and John Byrd, seniors, were two other new inductees honored following the induction. 94 — National Honor Society Paul Reneau. senior, lights his candle while Tammy Wilson, senior, watches. John Byrd, senior member, was honored as class Valedictorian. Phillip’s Pharmacy One of the most thought provoking things in a person’s life is good health. Ask Cassandra White, junior. She’ll tell you that PHILLIP’S PHARMACY, located in the Harman Center in Blueville, is always looking after your health. PHILLIP’S specializes in promptness, purity and accuracy. Call 265-0758. New members included: Darlene White. Margaret Pike. Theresa Hefferin, Lisa Boyles, Dora Retherford. Karen Caudle and Sheila Willis. Second row: Donal Hall, John Lantz, Joseph Paul Moreland, Doug Mankins. Karen Legar. Sherri Moore. Jeff Kittle, John Byrd, Laura Kale. Michelle Kinsey. Greg Shreve, Cheryl McDaniel. National Honor Society — 95 Sure sign of success A sure sign that spring is here and summer vacation is rapidly approaching is the annual Recognition Day Assembly. This is the day seniors make their last visit to the high school prior to the graduation exercises. This year this sign appeared on May 28, when students gathered in the auditorium to hear who had won the coveted awards. These in- cluded: Ladies of the Elks Scholarship, presented to Valerie Garner; US Army Scholar-Athlete Award, which went to Karen Caudle and Danny Gallaher; Professional Business Women’s Student of the Year Award, which went to sophomore Lisa Boyles; and the Taylor County Ministerial Association Award, given to Cheryl McDaniel. Most of the departments in the school also presented various awards and certificates to outstanding students within their departments. Speeches from John Byrd and Jeff Bolyard, valedictorian and salu-tatorian, were received by a somewhat subdued senior class. The assembly ended with the graduates leaving with warhoops and each class moving into its new sections of the auditorium. Patricia Mollohan. sophomore, is honored by the Arts Department for outstanding work. Lisa Boyles, sophomore, wins the Taylor County Professional and Business Women’s Award. 96 — Recognition Day Jeff Bolyard, salutatorian. speaks to his class. Doug Mankins, Michele Kinsey, Laura Kalo and John Lantz, juniors, are introduced as participants in Boys State and Girls' State I ami Murray, sophomore, is presented the Sophomores became juniors at the close of trophy for winning the Memorial Day Speech the assembly. Assembly. Recognition Day — 97 Mr. Ken Godwin, choir director, presents awards to Mildred Garrett, Tracy Moran. Su-zie Santinbanez and Sheila Willis. Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, opened the Recognition Day Assembly and introduced community presenters. Doug Flohr and Tammy Wilson receive the American Legion Awards. 98 — Recognition Day Cheryl McDaniel is presented an award from the Taylor County Ministerial Association. Ms Nancy Lavender presents award certificates to the Varsity and JV Cheerleaders Parrish Agency PARRISH AGENCY, located at 227 Main Street in Grafton, specializes in real estate insurance. S.A. MORASCO is your agent and invites you into the office to discuss your insurance needs. Call 265-1333. Jeff Bolyard is presented a math award by Mrs Darlene Martin, head of the department. Recognition Day — 99 ‘Bay the moon’ Pomp and Circumstance once again echoed through the auditorium as yet another class graduated from GHS. This one with 185 members and led by John Byrd and Jeff Bolyard, valedictorian and salutatorian. Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Stafford, a Grafton alumnus, told the story of his graduation in 1941 and how he was ready ‘‘to run the ridges and bay the moon afterwards. However, he warned students to do it carefully and sensibly because tomorrow you commence a new life. Stafford's formula for a harmonious life is to be optimistic and very positive while still honest and skeptical. Following the address, Dr. Charles Bennett, president of the board of education, presented diplomas to the graduates. John Byrd, valedictorian, speaks to his class during the Recognition Day Assembly. Charles Stafford, Pulitzer Prize winner and GHS alumnus, spoke to the graduates. 100 — Graduation Caps and gowns, the traditonal dress for scholars, add to the distinguished looks of the new graduates. Brenda Mason looks shocked at the idea that graduation is finally here Honor Graduates 1 — John Byrd 2 — Jeff Bolyard 3 — Tracy Moran 4 — Jane Koton 5 — Sandy Myotte 6 — Adam Mason 7 — Sheila Willis 8 — Kyle Keener 9 — Valerie Garner 10 — Margaret Pike 11 — Jane Smith 12 — Craig Bjorndahl 13 — Tammy Wilson 14 — Tammy Winters 15 — Scott Wright 16 — Patty Garcia 17 — Don Knotts 18 — Kevin Bjorndahl 18 — Doug Flohr 18 — Danny Gallaher 18 — Cheryl McDaniel The Class of '81 Graduation — 101 Kelley Barnes, senior, talks with classmates before the Recognition Day Assembly. Sheila Willis and Kyle Keener listen amusingly to Mr. Charles Stafford’s speech. 102 — Graduation Paul Reneau enters the auditorium before The Singers entertain the graduates the ceremony. and their guests. The graduates turn the tassel to become GHS alumni. Dr. Charles Bennett, Taylor County Board of Education president, presents Denise Boliner with her diploma. Graduation — 103 From the central office The heart of any school is the central office. From here, announcements are made, absences verified and discipline administered. Mr. Greg Cartwright headed the administration. Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, takes time to enjoy the French cuisine ottered by the French II class. Mrs. Eleanor Duckworth, secretary, is caught by the RE ECHO camera during one of her busy days in the office. Thomas Talerico, assistant principal Eleanor Duckworth, secretary Ann Marchese, secretary 104 — Administration Building and counseling One of the most visible departments on campus is Occupational Vocational, which during the year completed the new dugouts on the baseball field and completed the modular home. Meanwhile, all freshmen took Occupational Exploration to study various careers. Mark Gaines, senior works on the new dugouts built by Building Construction. Phil Grinnan and Mike Poling, seniors, work on the modular home built over the course of the last two school years. Debbie Burns, Home Ec.. FHA Harley Donham, VoAg, FFA Dick Mercer, counselor Jane Turner, counselor, YAC Occupational — 105 Lucille Beavers, aide Brenda Gerkin. LD Debbie Joyce, LD Mary Phillips, speech therapist 106 — Special Ed. library Education: Reading and resources Fredericks Grocery “Best Wishes, Seniors!” shouted the friendly folks at FREDERICKS GROCERY, located at Rt. 1, Box 443 in Grafton, FREDERICKS is a full service grocery which offers the best for less. Call 265-3249. Shown is Brenda Mason, senior, trying on her cap and gown. Where did you turn for help in completing assignments for the regular classroom? Most students found research in the library or instruction in the special education rooms helpful. The library offered a wide variety of references, books and audiovisual equipment, while the special ed. department, after a year in the new wing, presented the opportunity for courses structured to the individual needs. Bill Shriver. senior, takes time from a class to catch up on the latest news in the library. Mr. Rod Valentine and Ms. Debbie Joyce. LD teachers, confer about a student's progress. Library special ed — 107 Carmina Stracci French, Spanish cheerleaders Bon A Petit “Un Rendez-vous Francais” was held by the French class to expose the students of Ms. Nancy Lavender to the joys of French cooking. Fondues and crepes were served to the faculty during the celebration. Lavender joined the staff during the second semester, replacing Carmina Stracci. Ms Nancy Lavender. Chet de Cuisine. Karen Logar and Sherri Moore dig in. Big Tee Family Restaurant What is your favorite? Hoagies? Fried Chicken? Shrimp? Ham? Hamburgers? Hot Dogs? Whatever it is, it's available at BIG TEE FAMILY RESTAURANT, located on Route 50 near Blueville. So whatever you’ve got a taste for, get it — at BIG TEE FAMILY RESTAURANT. 108 — Languages Barb Riggleman, English, cheerleaders Fern Thorn. English Gayla Vanden Bosche, English. Drama Judy Walker, English. SAE Not just another noun When favorite classes are chosen. English is usually left out. Even though, the department, headed by Mrs. Fern Thorn, is making strides to provide students with an opportunity at a solid background in all areas. Developing a new curriculum, the department offered several levels of studies. Mrs. Fern Thorn enjoys French food on French Cuisine Day. Terry Palmer, junior, concentrates in Mr. Rod Kuhn's English class. English — 109 Publications: Problems slow the pen started hitting in April, senior members began experiencing the dreaded fever, leaving the younger staffers to complete the journey — screaming and clawing all the way. Debi Shelton, sophomore, completes yet another assignment for RE-ECHO. Tami Murray, sophomore, serves cake during a birthday celebration. It had been a long, hard road, but the journey was finished. Almost before we knew it, June broke the monotony of a rainy spring, and two deadlines remained to be completed. It was a race that was to be won long after ordinary students had left school, by a small group of underclassmen. At the beginning, 28 students swore allegiance to student publications. However, money problems struck, resulting in the cancellation of the newsmagazine. Only one issue, appearing at Christmas, was published. Then QT-101 ceased broadcasting, which left 'CAT TRACKS' high and dry. A revised format, five minutes daily on WWW, started late in the spring. Then, once yearbook deadlines Mr. Rod Kuhn, advisor, opens the West Virginia Scholastic Press Association convention held at Fairmont State. Kuhn served as state president. 110 — Publications Copy ’n’ Print Located at 448 West Main Street, COPY 'N' PRINT, owned and operated by Patsy Armstrong, offers a complete line of printing services. Wedding invitations, super-bond copies, blueprints and all types of printing are available. Located five blocks west of the post office, COPY 'N' PRINT can be reached by calling 265-1552. Shown is Tammy Wilson, editor of the RE-ECHO. Shannon Mumaw, sophomore, completes the class section ... . . . while Dale Cox. junior, works on the classes. Jenny Miller, junior, looks at yearbooks at the WVSPA convention held in September Publications —111 .. . Well, you learned it Mr. Gene King lectures in Algebra. Chuck Bennett, sophomore, and other students in Mrs. Martin's 5th period Geometry. Maybe you haven't always wanted to know how to cut open a fetal pig or to figure the diameter of a circle, but if you took a class in science or math, you learned it. And while teaching it, Mrs. Darlene Martin, math department chairperson, was chosen Teacher of the Year by the National Honor Society. Mrs. Martin, a GHS graduate who has been teaching for three years, lives in Grafton with her husband, Jeff. Mrs. Darlene Martin, teacher of the year. Mr David Knotts presents Math Field Day awards to Kathy Boyce and Jane Smith, seniors. 112 — Math Science Patterson’s Incorporated Brenda Barcus, junior, catches sight of herself at PATTERSON'S INCORPORATED, located at 10 Latrobe Street in downtown Grafton. PATTERSON'S INCORPORATED is Taylor County’s center for fine furniture and carpet. Call 265-4683 Jeff Moran, sophomore, investigates the inside of an earthworm. Mr. Forrest Kelley works in his room. Science Math — 113 Driver’s Education Teacher — You didn’t stop at that stop sign back there.” Student Driver — What stop sign?” These are only a few words exchanged between a Driver’s Education teacher and the student behind the wheel. Throughout the year the student has a study hall or works in his Driver’s book four times a week and usually drives once during the week. The student sees a bloody film which makes you afraid to drive or a film where it takes a driver a half hour to drive just two blocks. Donna Nestor, junior, gets ready for her drive in Driver's Education. is he scared? Mr. Ron Kittle doesn't appear to be as he starts out on yet another drive Downtown Health Club Most of the time you don’t get enough exercise. Now Grafton has the DOWNTOWN HEALTH CLUB located at 19 West Main Street. With a complete line of exercise equipment for both men and women, including; Treadmill, Exercycles, Motorized Cycle and a complete new steam room with adjoining showers and individual sauna units, you can get into shape. Memberships are sold for either six or twelve months. 114 — Driver's Education Physical Education Physical Education enables students to learn the basics in various sports activities. Students begin the year running the 50-yard dash and the 880. Days that are unfit for outside action are spent indoors playing dodgeball or kickball. As the year progresses students are given the chance to use the bowling and gymnastic equipment. Study guides are passed out about a week before a written exam on an activity. Besides a written test, the students are required to perform the basic skills taught. As the end of the year approaches, students put away their gym clothes, but they are going to miss the sports and exercise that kept them in shape. Julie Lough shows her skills on the balance beam. Girls in fifth period gym class practice for testing. Physical Education — 115 An artful of creativity All schools are famous for something and GHS is no different. Student involvement in the arts has brought a great deal of fame to the Tygart Valley through the band's performance in DC, the choirs concert in New Jersey and the Art Classes murals all over town. Sophomore and junior members of New Generation practice during fourth period class. Band members practice before the Homecoming parade. 116 — Arts Sharon Bowles, social studies, Keywanettes Alan DePiano. social studies, Tennis Betty Rose Morrison, social studies. NHS Austin Upton, social studies, wrestling, baseball Students come in a variety of shapes. Above, Greg Shreve, sophomore, works hard Below. Ken Massie. sophomore, doesn't. Prior to the first performance of The Music Man. cast members apply their makeup in the music room. Learning from the past Education is made of solids and electives. A solid, required course that most students enjoy is Social Studies which teaches students to apply the past to the present. The Presidential Debates and Student Experience Day were two departmental activites.. Students can be seen at almost any time during the day taking makeup tests in the hall. Heck’s HECK'S, located in Blueville, gives shoppers a lot to sing about. The discount department stores are located throughout West Virginia, but none is used more than the local outlet. Open daily, including Sunday. HECK'S offers the best for student shoppers. Reggie Hawver, lead singer for Sassy, sings at the Homecoming dance held in Clair Bee Fieldhouse Social Studies — 117 There were always so many faces — whining with laughter at the latest joke, sad and forbearing when love went out the door, concentrating intently on the latest Algebra problem or sort of mellow following an illegal lunch downtown. Sometimes the faces changed, but they always remained the faces of friends, colleagues, confidants and enemies. These are the ones that made up the mass of Dale Cox, junior, tugs Santa Claus' beard during the Holidays. Melissa Curtis, freshman, waits for her turn during warmups before the freshman junior class tournament game. 118 — People Connie Patrick, senior, talks with a fellow cheerleader during class tournaments. Juniors ride their float down West Main Street during the Homecoming Parade. People — 119 Seniors “Looks Like We Made It” Seniors. We’ve finally made it. We’ve stuck together through good times and bad. Although we are 201 unique individuals, we stood as one, united. Now as graduation nears we look to make our friendships everlasting, because soon each of us will be taking our own separate paths. Yes, we’ve finally made it. And we’ll keep on making it, because “we are the class of 1981” Senior class officers were: Mary Stout, president; Jane Smith, vice-president; Kelley Barnes, secretary; Robin Jenkins, treasurer. Ronald Lynn Able Barbara Jean Adkins Patricia Jean Armstrong David Keith Arnold Melissa Sue Baiker James Ernest Baker Loren James Balducci James Howard Barcus Kelley Ann Barnes 120 — Seniors George Raymon Bartlett Kevin Eugene Bartlett Lila Bishop Baughman Shelby Lynn Bennett Melody Kaye Biddle Ernest Randall Biggins Craig Bjorndahl Kevin Bjorndahl Denise Elaine Boliner Brian A. Bolyard Jeffrey Scott Bolyard Mark Anthony Bolyard Raymond Edward Bolyard Susan Marie Bolyard Katherine Allison Boyce Seniors — 121 Christopher C. Boyles Joyce Kimberly Brown Angela Kay Brutto Melissa Ann Murphy Buchannon John Warder Byrd James David Carr Jeffrey Lynn Caudle Ronald Paul Childers, Jr. Daniel David Cox Lawrence David Croll Micheal David Davis Mary Frances Densmore Gregory Micheal Dickey Amy Margaret Elder Brenda Carol Exline 122 — Seniors Rebecca Jean Fairly Bruce David Farnsworth Tammy Kaye Fitzwater Leslie ‘Lee’ Flesher Douglas John Flohr Brenda Faye Fox Mark Alan Gaines Daniel George Gallaher Norma Paticia Garcia Valerie Renee Garner Mildred Jo Garrett Randall Lee Gawthrop Johanna Beth Gillespie Adam Dane Green Shirlene Renee Green Seniors — 123 — Seniors — Exchange student enjoys GHS Patty Garcia, a 17 year old from Cordoba, Mexico is a foreign exchange student. Patty is sponsered by the Rotary Club and is staying with the Harman family. Patty’s interests include ballet, piano, swimming, and reading. Patty says The school system here is alot easier , she also says that this is a good learning experience . Sandra Sue Gregory Philip Joseph Grinnan Richard Gump Joseph Hart Becky Ann Henderson James David Hershman Elizabeth Lynn Hines Kimberly Ann Holmes Marlene Dell Holmes 124 — Seniors Mark A. Hostler Nancy Catherine Hunt Kimberly Ann Isner William Randall Isner Becky Jean Ives Robin Elaine Jenkins Kimberly Kay Jones Katherine L. Keener Kyle Cecil Keener Ronald Jeffrey Kittle Carolyn Knotts Donald Bill Knotts Kevin Knotts Lisa Knotts Rosemary Knotts Seniors — 125 Tammy Jane Koton William Nelson Kraft Micheal Kuhn Ronald Layhew Vernon William Louk Greg Mallory James Manno Valerie Jean Marks Linda Michelle Martin Brenda Gail Mason Charles Adam Mason Anita Michelle Matthews Lisa Dawn Mauller Emma Mayle Sharon Sue Mayle 126 — Seniors Doug Flohr, senior, adjusts the microphones Senior, Phil Grinnan, shows some before a concert. skin. Seniors, Dan Cox, Jeff Caudle, Jamie McWilliams, Brenda Fox, and sophomore Greg McGee practice during Piano Lab. Walter Mayle Cheryl Ann McDaniel Charles L. McDaniel Lenny Dale McDaniel Jackie Lynn McDaniels Terra Denise McDonald Martha Jo Watkins McDougal Brenda Jamette McWilliams Stuart Mick Seniors — 127 Robert Miller Katherine Montgomery Richard Ernest Mooney Kelly Moore Tracy Irene Moran William Joe Moore Sandra Myotte Bernard Nestor Richard Nestor Richard Edward Norris Connie Yvonne Patrick Micheal Pederson John Pinnell Syble Annette Poling Pamela Paulette Poole 128 — Seniors Brenda Lee Reed Paul David Reneau Donald Dale Rhodes James Richard Rhodes Bonnie Jo Richman Roger Riffle Clyde Eugene Robinson Joshua Enock Robinson Bethany Ann Rogers DANCE, DANCE, DANCE . How do you spend your Saturday? Well, if you are Angie Brutto, you would spend it at the Carolyn Jackson Dance Studio. Angie, who has been a student of Carolyn’s for nine years, teaches dancing at the studio from 9:00 to 1:00 on Saturday mornings. Her students range from 6 to 14 years in age. She teaches tap, jazz, baton and acrobat. She also teaches with Carolyn on Mondays and Wednesday. Angie spends approximately 13 'k hours a week at the studio. Angie studies tap, jazz, toe and ballet. After graduation Angie plans to make her career in dancing. Seniors — 129 Andrew Mark Roward James Lee Royce Sherrie Ann Royce Kristina Michael Sandor Suzanne Santibanez Jeffrey Wayne Sapp David Satterfield Yolanda Jo Scranage Donna Jean Shaffer Mozella Marquerite Shaffer Jay Grant Shartz Gloria Louisa Shingleton Randall Shriver Carol June Shuttleworth Jane Leslie Smith 130 — Seniors Tamara Renea Smith Randall Lynn Snyder Patricia Jean Spiker Mary Ann Stemple Thomas Alvin Stevens Susan Lynn Brent Stockett Mary Ethel Stout Jeffery L. Tansill William G. Thompson IV Ronald Lee Thorn Linda Titchnell Dina Renee Trickett Anthony William Turoczy Kimberly Gray VanDevender Melinda Katryn Weaver Seniors — 131 Martha A. Wickham Sheila Dawn Willis Tammy Lynn Wilson Tammy Lynn Winters Shonna Lynn Wiseman Richard Steven Wisniewski Cynthia Ann Wolfe Steven Neil Woods Belinda Lou Boyce Workman James Scott Wright Loreli Young UNPHOTOGRAPHED SENIORS Joseph Clawson Brian Collins Garrett Steven Gatski Mark Goff Richard Keiven Isner Terry Lee Isner Franklin Lee Jenkins Randy Lynn Kerns William Mankins Gerald Martin Ronald Martin Robert Mayle Micheal Poling William Shiver Douglas Spring Victoria Gatten Wilson Richard Stecen Winnegar Bradely Zorik 132 — Seniors Juniors ... A first place class Dave Alexander Brenda Barcus Dave Barlow Mike Barnett Greg Bartlett Holly Biggins Paul Bjourndahl Becky Bolyard Marianne Bolyard Troy Bolyard Terry Brammer Tom Brent Beth Carder Karen Caudle Laura Charleton Juniors — 133 Teddy Childers John Collins Mike Criss Mike Criss Dale Cox Cindy Currey Wendy Currey Deneen Rogers Curtis Malea Davis Cheryll Dodrill Carolyn Dougherty Jenny Drake Margaret Duryea Nick Duryea Becky Farance 134 — Juniors Chuck Finch Walter Flint Dawn Flohr Brian Foley Judy Ford Sue Ford Sean Gallagher Diane Gatten Theresa Gennette Junior class officers: Lisa Hefferin, treas. Jenny Miller, vp: Cassandra White, pres.; Theresa Kiger, sec. Juniors — 135 Tammy Gerkin Ron Gerkin Garnet Gower Irene Gower Deanna Greene Herbi Grimm Beth Haddix Kristy Harman Lisa Hefferin Bringing home the blue It took more than a hop, skip, and a jump for Wendy Curry to cross the finish line more than thirty times for first place. Wendy says some of the reasons for enjoying athletics are, “The friendships involved with your teammates and the good feeling of accomplishment.” During the summer, she tries to jog about a mile every day, but when December rolls around, she runs every day in training for the season. “The most difficult thing about running,” she says, “is trying to keep your mental thoughts together when you know you could be doing better.” 136 — Juniors Shooting for two Speed is very important to Carolyn Daughtery, a guard. But it takes more than speed to reach the top in basketball. You need strength, endurance, coordination, timing, and outstanding performance during each and every game. Carolyn Daughtery has accomplished all of these. She began playing basketball in the sixth grade and has kept at it ever since by joining the winter league at the Social Center. It’s on the court that she really shines. Her proudest achievements are: making the Sectionals All-Tournament Team her sophomore and junior years; being selected for All-Big Ten and Honorable Mention All-State Teams her junior year. Marsha Hicks Judy Hoffman Sandy Hostler Jeff Isner Charles Jackson Sam Jackson Laura Kalo Mike Katsan Teresa Kiger Juniors — 137 Michelle Kinsey Kim Kirby Alan Kisner Terry Kisner Kim Knotts Mary Knotts Mike Kuhl John Lantz Steve Lantz Vickie Lawson Greg Layfield Earl Linn Bill Lucas Kim MacGill Larry Malone 138 — Juniors Doug Mankins Stuart Marchese Karen Mayes Cindy Mayle Linda Mayle Sean McCue Anthony McDaniel Brenda McDonald Terry McProuty Tim Moore Michelle Moran Stephanie Moran Joe Moreland Charles Morgan Cindy Morgan Juniors — t39 Ed Morgan Johnna Cathell Murray Steve Musgrove Donna Nestor Micky Newbraugh Dave Poling Randy Poling Sandy Poling Brenda Pratt Dawn Rhodes Doug Robinson Crystal Rowand Randy Sandy Pam Sayres Loretta Shaffer 140 — Juniors Roxanne Shaffer Annette Shaver Amy Shaw Pam Sheme Silvia Sheme Dee Dee Shriver Suzie Shuttlesworth Carla Sigley Milford Sliger Take Down — two points! Being a wrestler takes long, afterschool, hours of running, rolling, and learning new techniques of pinning your opponent. Dave Kepple has proved to be an outstanding wrestler. Placing first in a mat competition in Barbour County, and also in Cavalier Invitational Tournament, Dave was walking around the halls with a smile from ear to ear. Some of his other achievements this year were; second place in the Sectional Tournament, and the Big Ten Tournament. He placed third in the University High Tournament, fourth in the Regional, and fifth in the W. Va. State Tournament. Juniors — 141 Bob Smith Cathy Smith Mirchana Smith Andrew Spiker Kathy Spiker Tony Stempie Deana Sturm Beverly Sturms Carl Taylor Robin Trickett Todd Trickett Don Walker Dave Watkins Cassandra White Darlene White 142 — Juniors Butch Whitecotton Randy Whitehair Sonia Willis Kevin Wilson Cheryl Withers William A. Wood Laura Kalo, Michele Kinsey, and Karen Caudle enjoy cake during the National Honor Society reception. Juniors — 143 The Backbone Each year, homerooms elect representatives for Student Council. These students are the backbone of our school. Students often think dances just ‘happen' or tournaments ‘just appear’, but its the council that organize and sponsor these events. Doug Flohr. senior, served as president o( the organization. Adam Mason, senior, served as vice-president, while Laura Kalo acted as secretary and Jenny Drake was treasurer. Jenny Miller and Sheryl Miller are sworn in as 1982 officers by Doug Flohr. 144 — Student Council Doug Flohr, president, awaits the National Honor Society candlelight entrance. Dr. Samuel Santibanez DR. and MRS. SAMUEL SANTIBANEZ and FAMILY congratulates the class of 1981. The SANTIBANEZ’s daughter SUZIE was a member of the class and served as head Varsity Cheerleader. Student Council Student Council — 145 Sophomores Spirit of ’83 ‘shines!’ Yelling, screaming and stomping feet brought the Sophomore class four out of four spirit awards during the football season, giving the underclassmen the distinction of being the most spirited in the school. Sophomore Surgeons, the class tournament theme, also brought a spirit award. Class officers were: Lorraine Rogers, secretary: Teresa Hef-ferin, vice president; Dora Reth-erford, president; and Pat Shaver, treasurer. Joey Anderson Debbie Austin Terry Austin Sharon Beltner Don Benedum Chuck Bennett Denise Blakley Regina Bolton Randy Bolyard James Bolyard Lisa Bolyard Libby Bolyard Jill Boyce Lisa Boyles Missy Bradford Scott Breedlove Keith Brown Kim Brown Barbara Butcher Allen Campbell 146 — Sophomores Penny Carder Mike Clelland Brandy Cline Donna Cline Jon Cochran Jeff Colebank Roger Colebank Angie Coole Jill Coplin Frenchie Currey A vote for reform? In this election year, Carter and Reagan weren't the only ones in the presidential race. Ms. Sharon Bowles' first and second period American Studies II classes held their own election. “The students learned about problems in politics and the barriers in political situations,” stated Ms. Bowles. She continued, “they seemed to become more aware of issues concerning them. To begin the election, students registered to vote. 45% registered Republican, 42% Democrat and 13% Independent. Each party held a primary. A debate between candidates followed. Issues discussed included energy, the draft and ERA. Speeches and voting came next. In first period the Independents took charge with Debby Neason and Debi Shelton winning by a narrow margin. The second period class had very different results as the Democrat and Republican candidates tied. Jon Cochran and Karen Logar were the Demos and Geradeen Santiago and Bill Hardman were the GOPs. They enjoyed this much more than reading about elections from a text, Ms. Bowles concluded. East Park EAST PARK AUTO WRECKING, your automatic transmission specialist, offers expert auto repairing, late model salvage and 23'6 hour towing service. Located on Monroe Street, EAST PARK AUTO WRECKING can be reached by dialing 265-1850. After 6 p.m., call 265-3465. Sophomores — 147 Doug Dahl Kim Davis Beth DeMoss Becky Drennan Christine Duckworth Deann Duncan Jef Findley Jane Fitzpatrick Beverly Fitzwater Matt Flohr Kevin Ford Steve Gabbert Terry Gabbert Lori Gaines Leslie Garner Rene Gerkin Darlene Gump Donal Hall Joe Hammon Bill Hardman Pat Harton Carol Hawkins Teresa Hefferin Jeannie Hilton Jill Hodges Clint Holmes Dennis Hose Danny Hostler Shawn Hostler Patty Hott Belinda Howdyshell Bev Hyett Gary Johns Mike Johns Bobby Jones 148 — Sophomores Sherry Koton Lisa Kuhnes Willard Jones Stephanie Keefover Brian Keener Karla Keener Minda Keener Jeff Keys Vivian Klepful Dan Knotts Karen Knotts Russell Kochka A Bleak Night ... It was a bleak night in December. The squealing of brakes and the shattering of glass broke the silence of the evening. The crash resulted in the death of sophomore Carla Poling. Carla, the daughter of Lester “Bud” and Martha Mary Boyles Poling, was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. She was also a past member of the Foreign Language Club and active in the Powderpuff football program the past two years. She was buried at the Woodsdale Memorial Cemetary. Sophomores — 149 Scott Lancaster Dave Lanham Don Layhew Tommy Lemmon Karen Logar Charlie Luzadder Bill McDaniel Darrel McDaniel Steve McDougal Kevin McGee Bobby McKinney Paul McKinney Ken Massie Kevin Matheny Tony Mauller Mark Mayle Sheryl Miller Sally Mollohon Brenda Moore Pam Moore Jones wins award Leadership is the basis for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Scholarship Award. This year’s recipient is Willard Jones. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jones Sr, Willard represented Grafton at Jackson's Mill on March 20th. There, a representative of the state was chosen to attend a national convention in Dallas, Texas on May 24th. Jones is active in the Foreign Language Club and hopes to attend Mt. Vernon College. Willard Jones 150 — Sophomores Sheila Moore Sherri Moore Jeff Moran Kim Moran Shannon Mumaw Tami Murray Ann Myers Debra Myers Debby Neason Gerry Newlon Wayne Parker Cindy Patrick Carolyn Pike Kim Pisino Tim Poling Todd Price Randy Pryor Rachel Pysell Dora Retherford Carla Ridenour Candy Robison Eva Robinson Lorraine Rogers Tammy Rogers Tammy Rutherford Chuck Saffle Geradeen Santiago Karen Sevier Robert Shaffer James Shahan Pat Shaver Dave Shaw Mark Shaw Mike Shaw Debi Shelton Sophomores — 151 John Shields Greg Shreve Karen Shugars Mike Smallwood Lisa Smith Mike Smith Darla Spring Scott Stansberry Robbie Stevens Kelly Stobart Tena Summerfield Steve Swiger Kim Taylor Cheryl Thorn Brenda Titchnell Debby Toothman Wesley Utt Charles Wagner Cindy Wagner Duke Ware Rose Ware Larry Westerman Lisa Westfall Jamie White Tom White Lisa Wickham Sam Wiland E.J. Williams Joe Williams Phyllis Withers 152 — Sophomores First National Bank of Grafton FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRAFTON, located on Main Street in the hub of Grafton's downtown business district, says Congratulations Seniors! , to the class of 1981. FIRST NATIONAL is a full-service bank, that welcomes the business of local students. For information concerning services available, call 265-1111. 1st National ad — 153 Tim Adkins Rob Adlington Tony Alonzo Charlotte Ash Lester Ash Michele Baker Artie Ball Teresa Ball Kitty Barcus Scott Barker James Barlow Bill Beavers Carol Biddle David Blair Carl Bolyard Cheryl Bolyard Randy Bolyard Winnie Bolyard Mabel Bowman Eugene Boyce Dwight Bradley David Brake Monica Brown Jadd Buchannon Donna Burgess Scott Burns Mark Cain Angela Campbell Crystal Campbell Donald Carroll Freshmen Starting over Freshmen find theirselves in the position of beginning again at the bottom. Starting over as the new kids on the block, the Class of '84 spend the biggest part of the year adjusting. Class officers: Kara Harmon, Lisa Rosier. Melba Fox and Melissa Curtis. 154 — Freshmen Amy Ceders Ed Charleton Peggy Charleton Christina Cline Brenda Coleman Denise Courtney Linda Courtney Lisa Courtney Dean Cox Krista Cox Beth Croston Elizabeth Crum Kristal Currey Cheryl Curry Melissa Curtis Charla Dawson Al Devart Brenda Dickey Marie Dickey Jim Duncan John Epler Brook Flesher Debbie Flint Demetri Flohr Shannon Flohr Fred Forman Sheryl Foreman Stacey Forte Melba Fox Frank Gaines Kevin Gallaher Susie Gallaher Bill Girod Cecil Goff Terry Goff James Grinnan Peter Grinnan Steve Grinnan Kaye Guthrie Teresa Haddix Tammy Haller Larry Hammons Lori Hammond Greg Harmon Kara Harmon Sandra Harmison Tom Hart Debbie Hartley Freshmen — 155 Traci Haskins Tracy Hayes John Hershman David Hines Julie Hines Alice Hoffa Ronalee Holt Terry Hose Carl Hott Sonia Hussion Kim Ickes Kim Jenkins William Jenkins John Keener April Kesling Scott Kesling Stephanie Kinsey Tim Kirby Julie Knight Richard Knight Glenn Knotts LeAnn Lambert Linda Larew Robin Lawson Dan Leggett Don Leggett Dora Leggett Ed Lemley Julie Lough Nora Louk Steve Luzadder Pam MacGill Amanda Malone Scott Mankins Peggy Marchese Steve Martin Debbie Mayle Lisa Mayle Uley Mayle Crystal McDaniel Linda McDaniel Greg McGee Ed McGinnis Cindy McWilliams Amber Moats Tonya Moats Fred Montgomery Nancy Montgomery 156 — Freshmen DeeDee Mooney Elizabeth Moore Monty Moran Beth Morgan David Murphy Robert Myers Phil Newlon Jaretta Owens Rose Palmer Julie Paugh Greg Pederson Lenore Pence Daniel Peters Lisa Platter Robert Poling Teresa Poling John Poole Paul Pyles Bill Rhodes Mike Riggleman Leah Rogers Raeann Rogers Sonny Rogers Lisa Rosier Jeff Salazar Brian Satterfield Tim Satterfield Tom Satterfield Roger Scott Richard Scroggs David Sevier Terry Shaffer Alicia Shingleton Diane Shingleton Peter Shipp Selena Shriver Chrystle Shuttlesworth Rhonda Sigley Vonda Simmons Jeff Smith Robert Smouse Roy Snoderly Mindy Spring Pam Spring Lori Stansberry Gary Stull Bonnie Summers Brigitte Tansill Freshmen— 157 Martha Tenney Mark Thomas Shari Thompson Robin Thorn Betsy Toothman Nancy Utt James VanDevender Connie Wagner Donna Walker Tony Ware Richard Waters Scott Watkins Steve Watkins Dellet Weaver Terri Weaver Carla Westerman Ella May White Terry Whitehair Robert Williams Steve Williams Mitzi Willis Missy Wininger Brian Wolfe James Wolverton Aaron Wood Sam Woods Alan Workman Sam Wright Alice Wycoff Ken Singleton Teresa Thomas Rhonda Poling Rhonda Reed Ken Sinclair Alva Thorn Chris Tingler 158 — Freshmen The following freshmen could not be pictured due to circumstances beyond the control of the RE-ECHO staff: Carol Ayersman, Gloria Bowman. Lisa Collins. Joyce Cooper, Lukie Croston, James Dean. John Dean. Daren Decker, Linda Daff. Catherine Frey. Michele Garrison. Ken Gatten, Teresa Getz. Chrisanti Haretos. Robert Harmison, Tom Heldreth, John Hendrickson. Clinton Hose. Carman Isner. Marsha Hendershot. Jeff Knotts. Veronica Knotts. Greg Lamb. Eric Lantz, Gina LePera. Dale Laux, Brian McDonald. Jimmy Maley. Marcella Metz. Barbara Myers. Aaron Nestor, Mary Newlon, Tommy Newlon. Florence Owens. James Plum, William Poling. David Rosier. Yolanda Shaver, Harold Sinclair, Brenda Skidmore. Kevin Slaton, Debbie Snyder. Brenda Sprouse, Randy Stevens, Twila Stevens. Brenda Tacy, Kim Triantiflo. Philip Watkins, Connie Wagner. Christine White. James Unphotographed Freshmen Williams, Nora Wolfe, Robert Workman, Carol Wilson. Melba Fox, Jim Barlow, Lenore Pence and Tony Alonzo represented the Class of '84 in the Varsity Ball coronation. Blueville Bank Located at 7 Harmon Center, the BLUEVILLE BANK OF GRAFTON congratulates the Class of ’81, and invites you to visit our modern Blueville facilities. The BLUEVILLE BANK OF GRAFTON believes in Grafton and wants to be part of its continued growth. Member FDIC. Freshmen — 159 When the 3:30 bell rings on Friday, the steel blue doors burst open to let the students of GHS slip back into the world to start livin’’ again. The people break out of their school chains to live freely until the 8:45 bell on Monday morning. Fun weekends consist of all kinds of parties with all kinds of people, going to the show to see a favorite film, cruising around town in your wheels”, watching submarine races” with a special friend, hangin around to shoot pool, or trading in your four wheels for eight at the skating rink. Of course the students of GHS have other “interesting ways to spend their weekends and the people of Grafton often help organize the good times . It takes each and everyone of these people and places to help make this our TAYLOR COUNTY Formed in 184-4 from 'Aanon. Harrison, and Barbour. Named for John Taylor of Virginia. This coanit was the home of Bailey Brown. the first I ruon soldier kitted in War between the Stmts. He was shot. Ha 22. 1861.at Fetter man. now Grafton. Governor Jay Rockefeller relaxes at the Fet-terman Park before his speech. Cindy Morgan and Sonia Willis smile in the Homecoming Parade as they pass through Grafton. Index — 161 Aa Abel, Ron — 120 Academics — 90-117 Adkins. Barbara — 120 Adkins, Tim — 154 Administration — 104 Adlington. Mr. Norman — 24. 27. 116 Adlington, Rod — 154 After-prom — 36. 39 Alexander. David — 133 Alonzo. Tony — 34. 154. 159 Anderson. Joey — 146 Armstrong. Mrs. Patsy — 111 Armstrong. Patty — 120 Arnold. David — 120 Art — 96. 116 Ash, Charlotte — 154 Ash, Lester — 154 Assemblies — 96-99 Austin. Debbie — 27. 146 Austin. Terry — 146 Awards — 96-99 Art Club Bb Baiker, Melissa — 120 Baker. Jimmy — 120 Baker. Michelle — 154 Balducci, Loren — 120 Ball. Artie — 154 Ball. Teresa — 154 Band — 2. 5. 10. 25-28. 86. 116 Barcus, Brenda — 27. 43. 113, 133 Barcus. Kitty — 154 Barcus, Jim — 120, 169 Barker. Scott — 154 Barlow. Dave — 66, 69. 74. 87, 133 Barlow. Jim — 17. 34. 154, 159 Barnes. Kelley — 37. 38. 85. 88. 102. 120 Barnett. Mike — 133 Bartlett. George — 66. 69. 121 Bartlett. Greg — 133 Bartlett. Kevin — 71. 121 Baseball — 74-77 Basketball. Boys' — 13. 15. 66-69 Basketball. Girls’ — 5. 13. 14, 62-65 Bauers — 27 Baughman. Lila — 121 Beavers. Bill — 154 Beavers. Mrs. Lucille — 106 Beltner. Sharon — 146 Benedum, Don — 69. 146 Bennett. Dr. Charles — 100. 103 Bennett. Chuck — 66. 69. 112, 146. 158 Bennett. Darlene — 37. 38 Bennett, Shelby — 121 Beverly Shop — 19 Biddle, Carol — 154 Biddle. Melody — 121 Biggins. Holly — 27. 63. 85. 133 Biggins. Randy — 121 Big Tee Family Restaurant — 108 Big Ten — 52. 80 Bjorndahl. Craig — 12. 52. 101, 121 Bjorndahl, Kevin — 101. 121 Boliner, Mary — 11 Bolton. Regina — 146 Bolyard, Becky — 39. 133 Bolyard, Brian — 121 Bolyard. Carl — 154 Bolyard. Cheryl — 154 Bolyard. Ed — 121 Bolyard's Electric — 166 Bolyard. Elizabeth — 146 Bolyard. James — 146 Bolyard. Jeff — 66. 69. 96. 97. 99. 100, 101, 121 Bolyard. Lisa — 89. 146 Bolyard. Mrs. Margie — 115 Bolyard. Marianne — 133 Bolyard. Mark — 121 Bolyard. Randall — 69. 146 Bolyard. Randy — 154 Bolyard. Susan — 85. 121 Bolyard. Troy — 17, 22. 66. 67. 69. 74. 75. 133 Bolyard. Winnie — 154 Bonfire — 17. 176 Bowles. Ms. Sharon — 11. 63. 83. 117, 147 Bowman. Mabel — 154 Boyce. Eugene — 154 Boyce. Jill — 34. 35. 146 Boyce. Kathy — 112. 121 Boyles. Chris — 122 Boyles, Lisa — 29. 30. 96. 146 Boys’ State — 97 Bradford. Missy — 146 Bradley. Dwight — 154 Brake. David — 154 Brammer. Terri — 133. 175 Breedlove. Scott — 146 Brent. Tom — 133 Bridgeport — 13. 54. 66 Brown. Mr. James — 53 Brown. Joyce — 122 Brown. Keith — 146 Brown. Kim — 146 Brown. Monica — 154 Brown. Mrs. Pamela — 53 Brutto, Angie — 36. 122, 129 Buckanan. Jadd — 17. 154 Buchannon. Missy — 34, 122 Buchannon-Upshur — 13. 14. 52, 55 Builder's Service Supply — 11 Building Construction — 105 Burgess. Donna — 154 Burns. Mrs. Debbie — 91. 105 Burns. Scott — 154 Butcher. Barbara — 146 Byrd. John — 96. 100. 101. 122 Cc Cain, Mark — 154 Campbell. Allen — 146 Campbell. Angela — 154 Campbell, Crystal — 154 Carder. Beth — 133 Carder. Penny — 147 Carr. Jay — 122 Carr. Scott — 106 Carroll. Donald — 24. 45. 46. 154 Cartwright. Mr. Greg — 37. 98. 104 'Cat Tracks — 110 Caudle. Jeff — 37. 98. 104 Caudle. Karen — 53, 96. 99. 133, 143 Coders, Amy — 155 Central Preston — 50, 63, 65 Charlton. Edward — 155 Charlton, Laura — 133 Charlton. Peggy — 155 Cheerleaders — 19. 28-31, 50. 99 Childers. Ron — 75. 122 Childers. Teddy — 34. 39. 87, 134 Clarksburg Liberty — 15 Class Plays — 6. 44-47 Cline. Christina — 155 Cline. Donna — 147 Coal Strike — 8 Cochran. Jon — 11, 69. 74. 75, 147 Colebank, Jeff — 147 Bjorndahl. Paul — 44. 45. 133 Blair. David — 154 Blakeley. Denise — 146 Blueville Bank — 159 Boliner. Denise — 103. 121 162 — Index Colebank. Roger — 147 Coleman. Brenda — 155 Collins, John —- 134 Colophon-Back endsheet Concert Choir — 22, 164 Coney Island — 33 Coole, Angie — 29. 30. 147 Coplin, Jill — 23. 29. 83. 147 Copy V Print — 111 Corner Pocket — 77 Costolo, Rebecca — 80. 81. 86. 87. 88. 89. 134 Courtney. Linda — 155 Courtney. Lisa — 155 Cox. Dale — 17. 111. 118. 134 Cox. Daniel — 122, 127 Cox. Dean — 155 Cox. Krista — 155 Criss. Michael — 134 Criss, Mike — 38. 66. 69. 87. 134 Croll. Larry — 122 Cross Country — 12. 13. 52-53 Croston. Beth — 155 Crum. Elizabeth — 155 Current Events Team — 159 Currey. Cindy — 70. 71, 85. 134 Currey. Kristal — 17, 31. 155 Currey. Wendy — 85. 134. 136 Curry. Cheryl — 155 Curry. Frenchie — 43. 147 Curtis. Deneen — 38. 134 Curtis, Kevin — 38 Curtis. Melissa — 118, 154, 155 Dd Dahl, Doug — 148 Dairy Queen — 87 Dating — 32 Davis. Kim — 148 Davis. Malea — 27. 34. 37, 134 Chess Davis. Mike — 122 Dawson. Charla — 155 Debates — 11, 117 DeMoss. Beth — 148 Densmore. Mary — 85. 122 DePiano. Mr. Alan — 117 Devart. Al — 69. 88. 155 Dickey. Brenda — 155 Dickey. Greg — 122 Dickey. Marie — 155 Dodrill, Cheryl — 134 Donham, Mr. Harley — 83. 105 Dougherty. Carolyn — 50. 63. 65. 84. 85. 87. 134. 137 Downtown Health Club — 114 Drake. Jenny — 27. 134. 144 Drama Club — 164 Drennan. Becky — 45. 148 Drivers Education — 114 Duckworth. Christine — 148 Duckworth, Mrs. Eleanor — 104 Duncan. DeeAnn — 63. 148 Duncan, James — 155 Duryea. Margaret — 85. 87. 134 Duryea. Nick — 55. 87. 134 Ee East Fairmont — 34. 52. 54. 67 East Park Auto Wrecking — 147 Elder. Amy — 63. 85. 87. 122 Elkins High — 52. 54 English — 91. 109 Entertainers — 20 Epler, John Exline. Brenda — 122 Ff Grafton Appliance When you’re in the kitchen, and need help, call GRAFTON APPLIANCE CENTER, located at 107 West Main Street. GRAFTON APPLIANCE CENTER, your General Electric dealer, deals in sales and service of major appliances and television, Simplicity patterns, fabric and furniture. Phone 265-1573. Fairley. Becky — 123 Fairmont Senior — 15. 28. 54. 67. 68 Family Living — 49 Farance. Becky — 134 Farnsworth. Bruce — 123 Favorites — 32-33 FCA — 165 Festivals — 20. 24. 86 Fetterman Park — 9. 161 FFA — 166 FHA — 166 Finch. Charles — 135 Findley. Jeff — 148 First National Bank — 153 Fitzpatrick. Jane — 148 Fitzwater. Beverly — 148 Fitzwater. Tammy — 123 Flag Corps — 27 Flesher, Brook — 155 Flesher. Leslie — 17. 34. 38. 123 Flint. Debbie — 155 Flint. Walter — 135 Flohr. Dawn — 27. 135 Flohr. Demetri — 155 Flohr. Doug — 2. 22. 34. 37. 40. 48. 92. 93. 98. 101. 123. 127. 144. 14S Index — 163 Flohr, Matt — 148 Flohr. Shannon — 155 Foley, Brian — 69, 135 Football — 12. 14. 15. 18. 54-57, 173 Foreo Glass — 169 Ford Funeral Home — 61 Ford. Judy — 135 Ford. Kevin — 148 Ford. Sue — 135 Forman. Fred — 155 Forman. Sheryl — 155 Forte, Stacy — 155 Fox. Brenda — 123. 127 Fox. Melba — 34. 45. 46. 154. 155. 159 Gg Gabbert. Steve — 69. 148 Gabbert. Terry — 69. 148 Gaines. Frank — 155 Gaines. Lori — 148 Gaines. Mark — 105. 123 Gallaher. Dan — 14. 17. 56. 66. 68. 69. 101, 123 Gallaher. Mr. Jim — 62. 63. 65 Gallaher. Kevin — 155 Gallaher. Sean — 135 Gallaher. Susie — 88. 89. 155, 158 Garcia. Patty — 36. 101, 123, 124 Garner. Leslie — 148 Garner. Valerie — 96. 101. 123 Garrett. Brian — 44. 45 Garrett. Mildred — 27. 34. 39. 42. 84. 85. 98. 123 Garrett. Virgil — 4. 49. 87. 175 Gatski. Steve — 52 Gatten, Diane — 135 Gavitt and Shatz — 165 Gawthrop. Randy — 13. 34. 66. 67. 69. 123 Gennette, Theresa — 84. 85. 87. 135 Gerkin. Adrienne — 17 Gerkin, Mrs. Brenda — 106 Gerkin. Renee — 148 Gerkin. Ron — 136 Gerkin. Tammy — 5. 11, 27. 63. 84, 85. 106, 136 Ghost Who Wore White. The — 45. 46 Gillespie. Johnna — 123 Girls’ State — 97 Girod. Williams — 155 Glenn Sapp — 43 Godwin, Mr. Ken — 20, 98 Goff. Cecil — 155 Goff, Terry — 155 Golf — 80-81 Gower. Garnet — 136 Gower. Irene — 136 Graduation — 100-103 Graffiti — 8 Grafton Appliance Center — 163 Grafton Farm Home Supply — 81 Concert Choir Gray. Stephen — 58 Green. Adam — 125 Green. Deanna — 27. 136 Green. Shiralene — 123 Gregory. Sandy — 124 Grinnan. James — 155 Grinnan. Peter — 155 Grinnan. Phil — 38. 105. 124. 127 Grinnan. Steven — 155 Grimm. Herbert — 136 Guthrie. Kay — 155 Gump. Darlene — 148 Gump. Rick — 124 Hh Haddix. Bethann — 136 Haddix. Theresa — 155 Hall. Donal — 148 Haller, Tammy — 155 Hammon. Joe — 148 Hammond, Lori — 155 Hammons. Larry — 155 Hardman. Billy — 147, 148 Harman. Greg — 155 Harman. Kara — 31. 154. 155 Harman, Kristi — 23, 27, 136 Harmison. Sandra — 155 Hart, Joe — 124 Hartley. Debbie — 155 Harton, Pat — 21. 148 Haskins, Traci — 63, 65. 156 Hawkins. Carol — 148 Hawver. Reggie — 117 Hayes. Tracey — 31. 156 Heck's — 117 Hedrick. Mr. Frank — 66. 69 Hefferin, Lisa — 27. 39. 135. I36 Hefferin, Teresa — 30. 146. I4® Henderson. Becky — 124 Hershman. John — 156 Hicks. Marsha — 45. 46. 137 Hines. David — 156 Drama 164 — Index Gavitt and Shatz, Inc. Ickes. Kim — 156 Intermurals — 82 83 Iran — 8 Isner, Bill — 125 Isner. Jeff — 137 Isner. Kim — 125 Ives. Becky — 11. 27, 84. 85. 125 Jackson. Charles — 137 Jackson. Sam — 137 Jean Machine — 73 Jenkins. Bill — 156 Jenkins. Frank — 38. 88 Jenkins. Kim — 156 Sometimes life is a series of hurdles. And in order to take each smoothly, you need confidence, like Mark Shaw. That confidence comes with insurance from GAVITT AND SHATZ, INC., located at 17 West Main Street. GAVITT AND SHATZ deals with all your insurance needs: auto, home life, health and motorcycle. Keener. Bryan — 34. 149 Keener. Carla — 149 Keener. John — 156 Keener. Kathy — 10. 125 Keener. Kyle — 36. 101. 102. 125 Keener. Minda Lou — 17, 69, 149 Kelley. Mr. Forrest — 113 Kepple. Dave — 15. 48. 57. 58. 60. 61. 141 Kesling. Apryl — 156 Kesling, Scott — 156 Keys. Jeff — 149 Keywanettes — 3. 7, 53. 167 King, Mr. Gene — 66. 69. 112 Kingwood — 20 Kinsey. Michelle — 85. 93. 97. 138. 143 Kinsey. Stephanie — 44. 156 Kirby. Kim — 27. 34. 138 Kirby. Tim — 156 Kisner, Allan — 21. 90. 138 Kisner, Terry — 138 Kittle. Jeff — 17. 39. 66. 69. 92. 125 Kittle. Mr. Ron — 114 Klepfel. Vivian — 149 Knight. Julie — 156 Knight. Richard — 156 Knotts. Carolyn — 125 Knotts. Dan — 149 Knotts. Mr David — 112 Knotts. Don — 34. 37. 38. 39. 58. 88. 101. 126 Knotts. Glenn — 156 Knotts. Karen — 149 Knotts, Kevin — 125 Knotts. Kim — 2. 138 Knotts. Lisa — 125 Knotts. Mary — 63. 64. 85. 87. 138 Knotts. Rosemary — 125 Knotts. Veronica — 63 Kochka. Russell — 78. 149 Koton, Jane — 101. 126 Koton, Sherry — 149 Kraft. Bill — 126 FCA Hines. Elizabeth — 124 Hines. Julie — 156 Hodges. Jill — 148 Hoffa. Alice — 156 Hoffman. Judy — 137 Holmes. Clint — 66. 69. 80. 81. 148 Holmes. Kim — 124 Holmes. Marlene — 124 Holt. Ronalee — 156 Homecoming — 4. 16-19. 176 Hose. Dennis — 148 Hose. Terry — 156 Hostages — 8 Hostler, Danny — 148 Hostler. Mark — 125 Hostler, Shawn — 4, 148 Hott. Patty — 148 Howdyshell. Belinda — 148 Hunt. Nancy — 125 Hussion. Sonia — 156 Hyett. Beverly — 148 Hylton. Jeanie — 148 K P Machine Service — 55 Kalo Motors — 159 Kalo. Laura — 97. 137, 143. 144. 159 Katsan. Mike — 137 Keefover. Stephanie — 149 Jenkins, Robin — 3. 38. 47. 84. 85. 125 Joe’s Quaker State — 49 Johns. Gary — 80. 81. 148 Jones. Bobby — 148 Jones. Kim — 3. 28. 42. 84. 85. 125 Jones. Willard — 48. 145, 149, 150 Joyce. Ms Debbie — 106, 107 Juniors — 37. 44. 45. 83. 84. 85. 89. 97. 134-143 Index — 165 FFA Lemley, Ed — 156 Lemmon. Tommy — 150 Liberty — 54 Library — 106-107 Linn. Earl — 138 Litter — 8 Logaan — 20, 21 Logar. Karen — 27. 108, 147. 150 Lough. Julie — 15. 156 Louk. Bill — 126 Louk, Mrs Ivy — 116 Louk. Nora — 63. 156 Lovett. Mr. Paul — 52. 53 Lucas. Bill — 138 Luzadder. Charles — 150 Luzadder, Steve — 156 Mm McCue, Sean — 139 McDaniel. Anthony — 15. 66. 69. 139 McDaniel. Bill — 150 McDaniel. Charles — 127 McDaniel. Cheryl — 96. 99. 101. 127 McDaniel. Crystal — 156 McDaniel. Darrell — 69. 159 McDaniel, Lenny — 127 McDaniel. Linda — 156 McDaniels. Jackie — 127 McDonald, Brenda — 139 McDonald. Terra — 17. 38. 127 McDougal. Martha — 39. 127 McDougal, Steve — 150 McGee. Greg — 156 McGee. Kevin — 150 MacGill. Kim — 138 MacGill. Pam — 156 McGinnis. Edward — 156 FHA Kuhl, Mike — 44. 138 Kuhn. Mike — 126 Kuhn. Mr. Rod — 6. 109. 110. Ill Kuhnes. Lisa — 149 LI Lambert. LeeAnn — 156 Lancaster. Scott — 150 Languages — 108 Lanham. David — 150 Lantz, John — 87, 97. 138 Lantz, Steve — 138 Larew, Linda — 156 Lavender. Ms. Nancy — 99. 108 Lawson, Robin — 156 Lawson. Vickie — 27 Layfield, Greg — 87. 88. 138 Layhew. Don — 34. 35. 58. 88. 150 Layhew, Ron — 58. 59. 126 Leggett. Dan — 156 Leggett. Don — 156 Leggett. Dora — 156 Bolyard’s Electric BOLYARD’S ELECTRIC, located at 33 West Main Street, salutes the Class of 1981. BOLYARD’S ELECTRIC is your electrical and insulating contractors. Owned and operated by Kenneth Bolyard, BOLYARD’S ELECTRIC can be reached by calling 265-4102. Pictured are Seniors Tammy Wilson, Paul Reneau and Tammy Winters. 166 — Index Keywanettes McKinney. Bobby — 69. 161 McKinney. Paul — 17. 69. 150 McProuty, Teri — 27, 38. 85. 139 McQuain, Melinda — 3, 144 McWilliams. Cindy — 156 McWilliams. Jamie — 85. 127 Majorettes — 27 Mallory, Greg — 58. 126 Malone. Amanda — 156 Malone. Larry — 138 Malone s Drug Store — 47 Manchin, A. James — 10. 86 Mankins. Doug — 87. 97. 139 Mankins. Scott — 156 Manno. Jim — 126 Marchese. Mrs. Ann — 104 Marchese. Peggy — 156 Marchese. Stuart — 18. 38. 139 Marks. Valerie — 126 Martin, Mrs. Darlene — 49. 99. 112 Martin. Linda — 126 Martin, Steve — 156 Mason. Adam — 101. 126, 144 Mason. Brenda — 43, 84. 85. 101. 107, 126 Massie. Ken — 69. 117, 150 Math — 49. 112 Matheny. Kevin — 150 Math Field Day — 112 Matthews. Anita — 39. 126 Mauller. Lisa — 85. 126 Mauller, Tony — 150 Mayes. Karen — 27. 85. 139 Mayle. Cindy — 139 Mayle. Debbie — 156 Mayle. Emma — 126 Mayle. Linda — 139 Mayle. Lisa — 44. 156 Mayle. Mark — 150 Mayle. Sharon — 126 Tastee Freeze Tired of running all over town looking for good food at bargain prices? Well, you’re headed for a touchdown at TASTEE FREEZE. The best in ice cream, soft drinks and fast food in Grafton can be found at TASTEE FREEZE, located at 102 North Pike in Grafton. Check it out today. New Generation Mayle. Uley — 156 Mayle. Walter — 127 Mercer. Mr. Dick — 105 Mick. Stuart — 38. 127 Miller. Jenny — 18. 36. 43. 48. 111. 135, 144 Miller, Robert — 128 Miller. Sheryl — 48. 63. 64. 144. 150 Moats. Amber — 156 Moats. Tonia — 156 Mollohan. Patricia — 96 Mollohan. Sally — 150 Money — 9 Montgomery. Fred — 156 Montgomery. Kathy — 128 Montgomery. Nancy — 156 Mooney. DeeDee — 13. 14. 63. 157 Mooney. Richard — 17, 39. 55. 128 Moore. Bill — 39. 58. 128 Moore. Brenda — 150 Moore. Elizabeth — 157 Moore. Kelly — 128 Moore. Pam — 43. 150 Moore. Sheila — 151 Index — 167 Office Aids Moore, Sherri — 108. 151 Moore. Tim — 87, 139 Moran. Cindy — 44 Moran, Jeff — 113. 151 Moran, Kim — 3. 151 Moran. Michele — 139 Moran. Monty — 157 Moran. Stephanie — 2, 139 Moran. Tracy — 16. 17, 18. 27, 98. 101, 128 Moreland. Joe — 4, 34. 39. 49. 56. 87. 92. 139 Morgan. Beth Ann — 157 Morgan. Charles — 139 Morgan. Cindy — 17. 29. 139, 161 Morgan. Eddie — 140 Morgantown High — 52. 53. 71 Morristown. NJ — 20 Morosco. S.A. — 99 Morrison. Mrs. Betty Rose — 92. 117 MOUNTAIN STATESMAN — 106 Mumaw. Shannon — 111, 151 Murphy. David — 157 Murray. Johnna — 39. 140 Murray. Tami —- 5. 97, 110, 151 Musgrave. Steve — 3 . 87, 140 Musgrove’s Mill — 35 Musical — 22. 40-43. 117 Myers. Ann — 151 Myers. Debra — 151 Myers. Robert — 157 Myotte, Sandy — 38. 101. 128 Nn National Honor Society — 22. 92-95, 112. 143. 145 Neason. Debby — 6. 23. 45. 48. 147. 151 Nestor. Bernie — 128 Nestor. Donna — 85. 87. 140 Nestor. Rick — 128 Neubauer. Sheila — 85 Palmer. Terry — 109 Parades — 4. 17. 18. 19. 24. 25. 119. 175 Parker. Wayne — 151 Parkhill Paint — 53 Parrish Agency — 99 Patrick. Cindy — 43. 151 Patrick. Connie — 10. 17. 39. 85. 119. 128 Patterson's Inc. — 113 Paugh. Julie — 63. 157 Pederson. Mike — 128 Pence. Lenore — 31, 34. 157, 159 People — 118-159 Percussion — 25. 26 Peters. Daniel — 157 Philip-Barbour — 14. 52. 54. 158 Phillips. Ms Mary — 106 Physical Education — 115 Pike. Carolyn — 151 Pike. Margaret — 38. 85. 101 Pinnell, John — 128 Pisino. Kim — 151 Platter. Lisa — 157 Poling. Carla — 149 Poling. David — 87, 140 Poling. Mike — 105 Poling. Randy — 140 Poling. Robert — 157 Poling. Sandra — 140 Poling. Syble — 10. 128 Poling. Teresa — 157 Poling. Tim — 151 Poole. John — 157 Poole. Pam — 37. 38. 39. 85. 128 Powderpuff — 84-85 Pratt. Brenda — 140. 175 Price, Todd — 151 Prom — 36-39 Pryor. Randy — 6. 151 Publications — 110-111 Pyles, Paul — 157 Pep Club Newbraugh, Mickey — 140 New Generation — 21. 22. 23. 116, 167 Newlon. Gerry — 151 Newlon. Phillip — 157 News — 8-11 Newsmagazine — 110 Norris. Rick — 128 North Marion Marion High — 54. 55. 56. 69 Oo Occupational — 105 Occupation Exploration — 3. 91 Owens. Jaretta — 157 Pp Painter's Jewelry — 39 Palmer. Rose — 157 168 — Index SAE Qq QT — 101-110 Rr Reagon. President Ronald — 8 Recognition Day — 96-99. 145 Re-ECHO — 110-111 Reed. Brenda — 129 Reed. Rhonda — 158 Rendle, Myrtle — 19 Reneau. Paul — 56. 102, 129, 166 Retherford. Dora — 34. 90. 108. 146, 151, 17S Rhodes. Bill — 157 Rhodes. Dawn — 87. 140 Rhodes. Don — 129 Rhodes. James — 129 Richman. Bonnie — 129 Ridenour. Carla — 151 Riffle. Roger — 129 Riggleman, Mrs. Barbara — 109 Riggleman. Mike — 157 Robinson. Clyde — 129 Robinson. Doug — 15. 58. 60. 140 Robinson. Eva — 70. 151 Robinson. Josh — 129 Robison. Candy — 48. 151 Rockefeller. Governor Jay — 8. 9. 161 Rogers. Beth — 27. 42. 129 Rogers. Leah — 31, 157 Forco Glass Congratulations, Class of '81! FOURCO GLASS of Clarksburg wishes you the best in your quest for the good things life has to offer. Pictured is Senior Jim Barcus. Rogers. Lorraine — 62. 63. 146. 151 Rogers. Raeann — 31. 45. 46. 157 Rogers. Sonny — 157 Rogers. Tammy — 23. 27. 151 Rosier. Lisa — 154. 157 Rowand. Andrew — 130 Rowand. Crystal — 84. 85. 87. 140 Royce, James — 130 Royce. Sherrie — 27. 130 Runner's Florist —- 69 Rutherford. Tammy — 151 — 44. 45. 47 Saffle. Chuck — 151 Salazar. Jeff — 157 Sandor, Kris — 5. 25. 27. 61. 85. 13C Sandy. Randy — 140 Santiago. Geradeen — 11, 35. 147. 1 Santibanez. Dr. Samuel — 145 Santibanez. Suzie — 98. 130, 145 Sapp. Jeff — 130 Sassy — 19 Satterfield. Brian — 157 Satterfield. David — 130 Satterfield. Tim — 157 Satterfield. Tom — 157 Sayres. Pam — 140 Scholarships — 96 'School Bus Romance Science — 113 Scott. Roger — 157 Scrange. Yolanda — 130 Scroggs. Richard — 157 Seniors — 19. 44. 45. 83. 84. 85. 89. Sevier, David — 157 Sevier. Karen — 151 Shaffer. Donna — 130 Shaffer. Loretta — 140 Shaffer. Mozella — 85. 130 Shaffer. Robert — 151 Shaffer. Roxanna — 141 Shaffer. Terry — 157 Shahan. James — 151 Shartz. Jay — 130 Shaver. Annette — 141 Shaver. Pat — 6. 79. 146. 151 Shaw. Amy — 141 Shaw, Dave — 58. 151 Shaw. Mark — 151. 165. 174 Shaw. Mike — 47. 151, 158 Shelton. Debi — 27. 110, 147. 151 Sheme. Pam — 27. 141 Sheme, Sylvia — 141 Shields. John — 152 Shingleton. Alicia — 157 Shingleton. Diane — 157 Shingleton. Gloria — 130 Shingleton. Ken — 158 Shipp. Peter — 157 Shreve. Greg — 117, 152 Shriver. Bill — 107 Shriver. DeeDee — 42. 141 Shriver. Randy — 17. 37. 38. 66. 68. 69. 130 Shriver. Selena — 157 Shugars. Karen — 152 Shuttlesworth. Chrystle — 157 Shuttleworth. Carol — 130 Index — 169 Singers Shuttleworth. Susan — 141 Sigley. Carla — 141 Sigley. Rhonda — 157 Simmons. Vonda — 157 Sinclair. Ken — 158 Singers — 20. 90. 103 Skinner, Mr. Mike — 15, 17. 54. 82 Sliger. Milford — 141 Smallwood. Mike — 152 Smith. Cathy — 142 Smith. Jane — 63. 101. 112, 130 Smith. Jeff — 44. 157 Smith. Lisa — 85. 152 Smith, Mike — 152 Smith. Mirchana — 46. 142 Smith. Robert — 142 Smith, Tammy — 38, 45, 85. 131 Smouse, Robert — 157 Snoderly. Roy — 157 Snyder. Randy — 131 Social Studies — 117 Sophomores — 7. 17. 45. 83. 84, 85. 89. 97. 146-153. 175, 176 Special Education — 48. 106-107 Spiker. Andrew — 142 Spiker. Kathy — 142 Spiker. Patty — 131 Sports — 50-89 Spring. Darla — 27. 152. 175 Spring. Mindy — 157 Spring, Pam — 157 Stafford. Mr Charles — 100, 102, 103 Stansberry. Lori — 72, 157 Stansberry. Scott — 52. 152. 158 Steele. Theresa — 27 Stemple. Anthony — 142 Stemple. Mary — 131 Stevens. Robbie — 152 Stevens. Tom — 39. 131 Stobart. Kelly — 58, 152 Stockett, Susan — 39. 131 Stout, Mary — 37, 86. 131 Stracci, Ms Carmina — 108 Student Council — 48. 144-145 Student Experience Day — 117 Student Life — 6-49 Stull. Gary — 157 Sturm. Deana — 142 Sturms. Beverly — 85. 87, 142 Summerfield. Tena — 152 Summers. Bonnie — 157 'Sure As You're Born’ — 45. 47 Swiger. Steve — 152 Swisher. Mr. Don — 82 Szolis, Paul — 15 Tt Talerico, Mr Thomas — 104 Tansill, Brigitte — 17. 157 Tansill. Jeff — 131 Williams Grocery When you’ve got company coming and want to serve the best, start at WILLIAMS GROCERY. Located at 80 Lincoln Street in Grafton. WILLIAMS GROCERY, has all the supplies you’ll need for any meal. Phone 265 1812. Tastee Freeze — 167 Taylor. Carl — 58. 142 Taylor County — 160 Taylor. Mr. John — 113 Taylor. Kim — 152 Teacher of the Year — 112 Tenney. Martha — 158 Tennis — 78-79 Thomas. Mark — 158 Thompson. Bill — 131 Thompson. Shari — 63. 73, 158 Thorn. Alva — 158 Thorn. Cheryl — 152 Thorn. Mrs. Fern — 109. 158. 175 Thorn. Robin — 158 Thorn. Ron — 131 Tingler. Christopher — 158 Titchnell, Brenda — 152 Toothman. Betsy — 63. 64. 158 Toothman. Deb — 152 Tournaments — 48. 86-89. 118. 119. 176 Track — 70-73 Trickett. Dina — 27. 131 Trickett. Robin — 87. 142 Trickett. Todd — 80. 81, 87. 89. 142 Turner. Mrs. Jane — 105 Turner. Jason — 17 Turoczy, Bobby — 158 Turoczy. Tony — 131 Uu Upton. Mr. Ashton — 51. 59. 75. 117 University High — 63 Utt. Nancy — 158 Utt. Wesley — 152 Vv Valentine. Mr. Rod — 106. 107 Vandalism — 8 170 — Index VandenBosche. Mrs. Gayla — 109, 158 VanDevender. Jim — 158 VanDevender. Kim — 131 Variety Show — 7 Varsity Ball — 34-35 Ww WVSPA — 110. Ill WWW — 110 Wagner. Charles — 152 Wagner. Cindy — 152 Wagner. Connie — 158 Walls. Mr. Russell — 2. 80. 81. 106 Walker. Don — 142 Varsity Walker. Donna — 158 Walker. Mrs. Judy — 91. 109 Walker. Scott — 58 Warder. Mrs. Constance — 113, 175 Ware. Duke — 152 Ware. Rose — 152 Ware. Tony — 158 Waters. Richard — 158 Watkins. David — 58. 142 Watkins. Scott — 158 Watkins. Steve — 158 Weaver. Mr. Bill — 74. 75. 106 Weaver. Dellett — 158 Weaver. Melinda — 84. 85. 131 Weaver. Terri — 158 Wedding. Mock — 49 Westerrnan. Carla — 158 Westerman, Larry — 4. 45. 152 Westfall. Lisa — 43. 152 White. Cassandra — 2. 22. 142 White. Darlene — 85. 142 White. Ella — 158 White. Jamie — 152 White. Tom — 47. 152 Whitecotton. Butch — 58. 61. 143 Whitehair, Randy — 143 Whitehair. Terry — 158 Wickham. Lisa — 152 Wickham. Martha — 132 Wiland. Sam — 33. 152 Williams. Bobby — 158 Williams. E.J. — 152 Williams. Joe — 152 Williams. Steve — 158 Willis. Michele — 158 Willis. Sheila — 27. 29. 34. 35. 38. 98. 102. 132 Willis. Sonia — 17. 143. 161 Wilson. Kevin — 143 Wilson. Tammy — 98. 101. Ill, 132, 166 Wininger. Melissa — 158 Winter — 9 Winters. Tammy — 101. 132. 166 Wiseman. Shonna — 132 Wisniewski. Richard — 38. 132 Withers. Cheryl — 27. 39. 79. 87. 89. 143 Withers. Phyllis — 17. 152 Wolfe. Bryan — 158 Wolfe. Cindy — 132 Wolfe. Sandy — 27. 152 Wolfe. Shelly — 152 Wolverton. James — 158 Wood. Aaron — 158 Wood. Billy — 55. 72. 87. 88. 143 Woods. Sam — 158 Woods. Steve — 17, 132 Woods. Trina — 28. 29. 85 Workman. Alan — 158 Workman. Belinda — 132 Wrestling — 14. 58-61 Wright. Sam — 58. 158 Wright, Scott — 69. 101. 132 Wyckoff. Alice — 158 Wyckoff, Lisa — 143 Yy Yearbook — 110-111 Young. Lori — 132 Zz Zorik. Greg — 17, 152 YAC Index — 171 The ‘Spirit’ returned Bells ring across the country every day of the school year. Students rush to class and eagerly await the end of the week to attend games or dances. Nothing much changes from school to school — except people. We recognize our uniqueness and relish in it. because that’s what makes us “US. From the classroom, to the field, we were a team of Chuck Bennett, sophomore, plays in a JV game against PhilipBarbour. winners fighting and clawing to keep our image bright. Even when the days were dark and school was not a good place to be, we knew the Spirit would return, and it did. Mrs. Gayla Vanden Bosche, English teacher, resigned at the close ot the year to pursue other interests. Mrs. Fern Thorn, English teacher, enjoys some tree time. 172 — Spirit Mike Shaw and Scott Stansberry, receive certificates for their involvement on the Cur- Football team and coaches watch from the rent Events Team. sidelines during a home game. Kalo Motors KALO MOTORS. INC. congratulates the 1981 graduates and urges you to remember our showroom on Riverside Drive near the high school when you're ready for that new car. KALO MOTORS sells and services Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Jeep. Call 265-2771. Pictured at her dad’s business is Laura Kalo, junior. Spirit — 173 We called it a special year, but as the weeks took the 1981 school year into history, we tended to ask why it was so special. We won no state tournaments; we fought against vandalism all year; and on some days it was miserable to be here. Then what made Grafton High a great place to be became obvious — people. All the hundreds of faces that converged on Riverside every morning around 8:00 and stayed to enjoy sports, the arts, lunches and, yes, even classes. Faces that fought against problems with determination and still had time to smile. People helping people to make 1981 Ik Mark Shaw, sophomore, crosses a hurdle as the track team (ought the weather as well as other teams throughout a so-so season. 174 — Closing Dora Retherford and Darla Spring, sophomores. talk during the French cuisine luncheon during fifth period French II. Brian Garrett, junior, shows us “how big during a break from classes. Freshmen students ride their float during the Homecoming Parade held in downtown. The float competition was won by the Sophomore class in the annual event. Mrs. Connie Warder, chemistry teacher, joins Terri Brammer and Brenda Pratt, juniors, en-Mrs. Fern Thorn, English chairperson, for a joy the sunshine on McKinney Field during a midafternoon snack. springtime lunch. Closing — 175 Now we close another roll book. The 1981 school year is complete. The uniforms are packed away and the equipment and instruments await the fall. Memories of friends and classes echo through the time-worn halls. Seniors have gone their seperate ways and the underclassmen have parted for a summer of sun. They will be back, and together we will remember a Part of the sophomore section cheer on their ‘Surgeons' during class tournaments held in March. Homecoming was a time to enjoy Bearcat Spirit. One of the more popular events was the bonfire. The 1980-81 Re-Echo was produced by the Grafton High School Student Publications Department. The Re-Echo staff, which is self supporting, is made up of Journalism 1 and 2 students. The department is solely responsible for content. Published by Herff-Jones Yearbooks in Gettysburg, PA, the book consistsof 176page8, of which 16 are four color. Two signatures are printed on 80 pound enamel paper, with the remainder printed on 80 pound matt. 18 and 30 point Helvetica is used for headlines while 8 and 10 point Roman is used for copy. The laminated cover is a four-color slide designed by Visual Horizons of New York. The book cost approximately $8,000 to produce and sold for $17 per copy. 450 copies were produced. Professional photographers were Ellen Jane Wiseman of Town Studios, Pruntytown, and Woody and Associates. Morgantown. The yearbook representative was Debbie C. Moore of Fairmont, and the company representative was Bob Weaner of Gettysburg. The advisor was Rod Kuhn.