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

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1983 volume:

E-ECHO Polishing the Gold Volume 42 Grafton Senior High 6 Riverside Drive Grafton, WV 26354 (304) 265-3046 IT WAS A LONG TREK TO THE CHARLESTON CIVIC CENTER, but there was gold along the way. Paul McKinney. Mike Clelland, Chuck Bennett, seniors, Al Devart, junior, Jon Cochran, senior, and Brad Criss, sophomore, celebrate the championship win over Frankfort in the Regionals. —Inside- Student Life 6-51 Sports 52-89 Academics 90-107 People 108-161 Town Index 162-192 Starting with pure gold “No longer was the student body four distinct units. It had become one body that cheered, laughed, and lived together.” summer came to an end as students and faculty alike felt the school year approaching rapidly. ‘Just another year' was the thought in many minds. Yet something was different, something everyone could see and feel. Even the incoming Freshmen, who didn’t know what it was like before, sensed a difference. It was still the same gold and blue Grafton High that had stood for over 40 years, still, something had changed. The gold didn’t seem quite so old as in the years before. The building had a new shine to it, the change in classes gave the students a better choice of electives, the switch from AAA to AA brought new hope for more winning seasons, and the split of the Singers gave the choral department a new dimension. Not only had the school changed, but the students brought with them a new feeling of enthusiasm and a sense of unity. The school we returned to was structurally the same, but the appearance had a definite change. Puddles of water and falling plaster were no longer obstacles in the halls and rooms. Some rooms, which had been in very poor condition before, were totally remodeled. New plaster, paint, floor tiles, and blackboards made them look almost newly constructed. Following the repair to the roof, the ceilings in the ramps were replastered, the walls in the halls painted, new floor tiles laid, and a new fire system installed. All together, over a quarter of a million dollars was spent. In addition, another ?2 ,ooo was spent buying desperately needed equipment. The library media center received video tape recorders and televisions, audio-visual equipment, office equipment, and a new computer system. The darkroom was expanded with new color processing equipment. And new equipment was installed to aid acoustics in the auditorium. (Continued on page 5) 2 — Introduction POLISHING THE GOLD Re- modeling of the auditorium was one phase HOPPING ALONG, Jimmy Duncan, junior, uses his crutches to get around after surgery on his knee. EXCITEDLY GREETING FANS, Paul McKinney, senior, celebrates after leading the basketball team in a championship victory in the Regionals. . . Pure Gold “The school spirit which had seemed practically non-existent in the years before now loomed before us in great proportions.” new schedule shortened classes to 45 minutes, thus increasing the number of periods from six to eight. This made classes a little less tedious and gave the underclassmen, whose graduation requirements necessitated more core classes, a chance to take electives. A shift towards academics seemed to be occur-ing, as more sections ot college prep classes were added to the schedule. With the shift in classification, sports looked brighter than ever. The greatest success enjoyed in many years in the Tygart Valley came during the basketball season. Playing a schedule of tough AAA opponents, Coach Mike Crutchfield said he would have settled for a .500 season, but instead his cagers won 20 games, took the Regional Championship, and played in the state tournament against perennial powerhouse Northfork. Six wrestlers also made it to the state finals in Petersburg, with Donn Layhew, senior, capturing runner-up. Things seemed to be coming together. A comradery instantly developed when someone could be identified as a Bearcat. It suddenly seemed right to be from Grafton. No longer was the student body four distinct units. It was now united with everyone laughing, cheering, and crying together. The school spirit which had seemed practically non-existent in the years before, now loomed before us in great proportions. It was there all along, we just needed to pull it out and “polish the gold.” HAMMING IT UP IN THE HALLS AGAIN. Richard Ellington, sophomore, poses while talking to a friend. Introduction — 5 —polishing life TREADING DOWN MAIN STREET, Tammy Rogers, senior, portrays an elf in the Christmas parade in downtown Grafton. ‘‘CLOWNING AROUND, Mr. Gregory H. Cartwright, principal, (in purple) represents the Grafton chapter of the Shriners. AWAITING THE HOUR, Trent Hostler, sophomore, prepares for the Family Living class mock wedding. 6 — Student Life September, after classes had begun, students realized there was more to going to school than just books. Now students had a chance for a shining new beginning to attend dances, concerts and sports events. They had a chance to show off their talent, and to participate in activities that made their 8:45-3:30 schedule bearable. It took a variety of different lifestyles to make the year complete, and this polished the good times and turned them into bright memories. No one will forget the antics of the characters in the class plays, or the drastic changes in the choirs. These activities brought recognition to many, and fond thoughts of the past year to others. Almost everyone looked for- ward to these activities which were highlights throughout the year. For the musically inclined, there were the overwhelming sounds of the band, the enchanting melodies of the choir and the dazzling acting in the musical. For the incurable romantics, there was the swinging rhythm of the Homecoming, Varsity Ball, and Prom. Then for the anxious seniors there was graduation. All brightened the lives of the students. After school was not the only time the students enjoyed themselves. They could be seen laughing and giggling at their lockers, or telling deep, dark secrets in the cafeteria. Just en- joying the company of their friends in classes wasn’t enough for some. “I enjoy good times with my friends in the halls, during lunch, and track practice. I also enjoy most of my classes because of the people, and some of the subjects that we study,” stated Rachel Pysell, senior. There were no chances to get bored if the student took advantage of all the opportunities to participate in class tournaments and intramurals. In June, the students looked back and realized it was an eventful year, one that had been polished to shine like pure gold. Student Life — 7 ----commgHnM=---- Downpour of pride and renewed spirit conquer an overtime and build unity The crowd roared as those crucial points were put on the scoreboard, but the game didn’t belong to the Bearcats yet. It would take an overtime and a triumphant rush to the goal line to raise the winning cheer with a victory of i 3-7 over the East Fairmont Bees. Spirits were high as the crowds, undiscouraged by the pouring rain, yelled out their cheers of support. The rain, however, let up just in time for the Homecoming coronation when Debi Shelton, senior, was crowned queen. The weather seemed dismal at the start but the night proved to be a victory we would all savor. It had been a week of rebirth. From the appearance of the school to the attitude of the students, the pride was renewed. The beginning of the week marked a transformation that gave the school a whole new look for the annual celebration. It was a look of pride; pride in ourselves, our school and in a team that we were finally ready to support. Through Clash Day, Punk-out Day and Blue and Gold Day, the cheerleaders got everyone involved. By the end of the week, enthusiasm was in the air and we were anxiously awaiting (Continued on page 11) IN THEIR PUNK DAY FASHIONS, Paula Van Buren and Lone Beclcer, freshmen, calk during lunch in the cafeteria. CAUGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT, Jef Findley. Jeff Keys and Dulce Ware, seniors, form a train during the Homecoming Dance. RECEIVING HELP WITH HER MUM, Queen Debi Shelton, senior, prepares for halftime activities. 8 — Homecoming LEADING THE CROWD IN SUPPORT, Knstal Currey, junior, helps cheer the ’Cats to victory. CLOWNING AROUND, Alicia Lanham. sophomore, shows her spirit on the Drama Club float. WITH ARTISTIC ABILITIES FLOWING, L.sa Pow-roznik. freshman, and Amber Moats, junior, make banners for hall decorations. Homecoming — 9 THE HOMECOMING COURT. Leslie White. Randy McDonald. Cathy Patrick, Chris Lantz, Jody Smith. Donald Carroll, Jill Boyce, Matt Rohr, Debi Shelton. Jeff Keys, Sissy Robinson, Garry Rucker, Bonnie Summers, Jeff Salazar. Tonya Hedrick, Sonny Wright. Allison Fitzwater, and Shane Stemple. In front are Patrick Weaver, crown bearer, and Jamie Upton, flower girl. TAKING A BREAK, Donn Layhew, senior, Allison Fitzwater, freshman, Leslie White, freshman, and Randy Pryor, senior, relax and get ready for the next dance. SMILING DESPITE THE RAIN, Cathy Patrick, sophomore princess, waves at the crowd. BEARING HER BOUQUET, Debi Shelton, senior, reigned as queen. 10 — Homecoming c°ming|_p F (Continued from page 8) our victims. The weather for the parade and bonfire was perfect. The cool, crisp air heightened the electricity that surged from the floats going through Grafton. Our glowing pride set this Homecoming apart from all the others as we wound our way to the bonfire, where unity was ignited along with the flames. Although Homecoming ended with the dance, the unity did not. A bond, formed amid all the hustle of the celebration, united the four classes. Finally the student body had joined forces and worked as a team. Homecoming changed more than a week of school, for the spirit we discovered made a lasting impression on the rest of the year. COMBINING FORCES, cheerleaders Lisa Boyles, senior, and Michelle Boyles, sophomore, and football players Alan Devart. junior, Chuclc Bennett and Larry Westerman, seniors, practice a mount for the bonfire. IN A WORLD OF THEIR OWN, Scott Manlcins and Leah Rogers, juniors, dance. PUNKED OUT, Kevin Ford , senior, lends support during a week of wild fashions. Homecoming — 11 frSTFP----- Cheerleaders, band and choirs spend hours painting the gold and blue Precision. Flashing batons, perfectly executed mounts, precise dance routines, blaring horns, harmonious voices. It all looked so easy during the come-from-bchind Homecoming win, when a victory in a championship game was obviously won, or in the opening number of the spring musical. But precision took hours of grueling practices in the hot summer sun, at camps, during class, and after school. After enough repetition, staying in step wasn't quite as difficult, and the latest editions of four choirs, three cheering squads, the band, majorettes and color guard were unveiled. Adding the blue and gold to the sidelines, the cheerleaders combined precision and gymnastics in their routines. This won the varsity squad the top honors at the Golden Eagle Cheerleading Camp held during the summer, as well as the reputation as an attractive, talented and well-drilled group. Led by Head Cheerleader Lisa Boyles, senior, the varsity squad consisted of Teresa Hefferin and Debi Shelton, seniors, and Kara Harman, Kristal Currey, Leah Rogers, and Lorie Hammon, juniors. (Continued on page 14) CHEERING THE ’CATS, Sheila Boyce, sophomore, takes a look down the sidelines. AS MEMBERS OF CHOIRS, students spent many hours rehearsing. FINISHING THEIR SHOW, the Entertainers come together. 12 — In step ON THE SIDELINES, Teresa Hefferin, senior, tries to raise enthusiasm. DOWN MAIN STREET, Drum Major Sam Wiland, senior, leads the band during the Homecoming Parade. ON FRENCH HORNS, Cathy Patrick and Lisa Rosier, juniors, practice for the Christmas concert. In step — i$ THE VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD included Mascot Amber Moats, Kristal Currey. Leah Rogers and Kara Harman, juniors; Head Cheerleader Lisa Boyles and Debi Shelton, seniors; and Lori Hammon, junior. DURING THE CHRISTMAS PARADE, Alice Hoffa, junior, marches down Main Street. 14 — In step inRTFP (Continued from page 12) Backed up by talented JV and Freshman squads, and advised by Ms. Nancy Wiseman and Ms. Lisa Myers, they put hours into making signs, decorating lockers, and planning thuses and spirit building ideas. “Sometimes it didn’t seem worth it,” said Boyles, “When the team was in the middle of losing their fourth game in a row, it was raining and the crowd wouldn’t respond, you wonder why you would ever want to do this. Then there were games when the crowd was excited and the team was responding, the electricity was there and I was glad I went through the hassle.” When school started in September, changes in the schedule were extensive. Expanding from six to eight class periods allowed several departments to increase their curriculum. The choir department eliminated its period for Singers and began separate classes for men’s and women’s choirs, providing for diverse choir arrangements. The prestigious Entertainers continued to travel extensively in several states performing for a wide assortment of groups, ranging from high school students in many surrounding counties to conventioneers at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania. The groups combined precision and song, resulting in the Men’s Choir being named one of the state’s Outstanding groups by the Association of West Virginia Music Teachers. Seven seniors were also named members of the All-State Choir. Pat Harton, Minda Keener, Tami Murray, Chuck Saffle, Jef Findley and Leigh Rainey participated in sessions held in Morgantown. (Concluded on page 17) BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE, I.more Pence, Kara Harman and Alice Hoffa, juniors. Haeley Harman, sophomore, and Jody Smith, junior, rehearse verbally. BUILDING SPIRIT BEFORE A FOOTBALL GAME, Kristal Currey, junior, displays the marie of the ‘Cat on her check. AT ALPINE LAKE, the Entertainers perform for a group of conventioneers. In step — 15 DURING THE HOMECOMING PARADE, Lisa Rosier, junior, salutes the crowd on Main Street. REHEARSING WITH MIXED CHOIRS, Mr. Kenneth Godwin, director, leads the combined voices. BEFORE A PERFORMANCE, Lisa Powroznik, freshman, enters the music room. 16 — In step (Continued from page 15) But the highlight of the year was the presentation of the spring musical Shenandoah under the direction of Mr. Kenneth O. Godwin, Jr. The show, which used the top talent in all choirs, played to packed houses during a three day run in April. “Being involved in Singers gave me a direction, said Tami Murray, senior, “It was a creative outlet I didn’t have in regular classes. As a result, I had the opportunity to share my music with other people.” Parades and halftime shows gave the band, majorettes and color guard an opportunity to combine percision, marching and music. Starting with intensive training at the annual summer camp, the group, under the direction of Mr. Norman Adlington and Drum Major Sam Wiland, senior, performed at all home football games and most area parades. A smaller pep band played at home basketball games, and the marching group miraculously grew tails for the concert season. Before the year was over, Donal Hall, senior, was named to the West Virginia All-State Band. “I think the greatest thrill was marching down Main Street, said Susie Gallaher, junior. “I don’t know why, except that everybody was in step, and people you’ve known all your life were on the sidewalks cheering you on. It just made you glad to be from Grafton.” Precisely. JAZZING UP THEIR SHOW, members of the Women’s Choir sing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy for the National Honor Society inductions. IN NEED OF MONEY, Amber Moats, junior, and Krista Barlow, sophomore, operate a stop station along Main Street. In step — 17 showing PRIHF- A winning team and a beautiful queen make Varsity Ball celebration shimmer The rafters of a jammed Clair Bee Fieldhouse shook with the enthusiastic cheers of hundreds of excited fans. The Central Preston Cavaliers had come to town to play Coach Mike Crutchfield’s streaking ’Cats in the final home game of the season. As the cheerleaders prepared to welcome the team, the crowd poured onto the court, forming a pathway to the bucket. Emotional electricity filled the air. (Concluded on page 21) ALL SMILES, Queen Phyllis Withers and escort Bobby Jones, seniors, enter Clair Bee Fieldhouse during halftime coronation. SALUTED BY MAJORETTES, Leigh Rainey and Mark Shaw, seniors, take part in the ceremonies. CHEERING A VICTORY, Lisa Boyles, senior, Kristal Currey, junior, and Debi Shelton, senior, use the timeout. 18 — Varsity Ball AT ATTENTION, Chuck Gobel and Stacee Smith, freshmen, stand in the lineup during the coronation. SHARING A MOMENT, DeeAnn Duncan and Bobby Jones, seniors, embrace during the Saturday night dance. Varsity Ball — 19 RECOGNIZED AS A SENIOR ATHLETE, Lorraine Rogers enters the fieldhouse with her parents. BRING ON THE BEARCATS,” the crowd cheers as the team enters the gym. IN THE AFTER-GLOW OF VICTORY, Paul McKinney, senior, celebrates the last home game of his career with cousin Bobby McKinney, senior. SHARING SECRETS, brother Brian Reed, freshman, and sister LeeAnn, sophomore, talk with Matt Flohr, senior. 20 — Varsity Ball showing PR|PF- (Continued from page 16) Not only were the state-ranked ’Cats overwhelming favorites in the game, but parents of senior basketball players and cheerleaders were to be presented during the coronation of Varsity Queen Phyllis Withers. As the game began, it was obvious the ’Cats totally outclassed the Cavaliers, and attention turned to the ceremonies. Withers, a senior who had been chosen during voting earlier, was escorted by Bob Jones, senior. Her court and escorts were: Leigh Rainey and Mark Shaw, seniors; Tammy Rogers and Matt Flohr, seniors; Nancy Montgomery and Lonnie Uphold, juniors; Leah Rogers and Scott Barker, juniors; Erin Faulkner and Chris Lantz, sophomores; Janis Gennette and Robbie Neason, freshmen; and Stacee Smith and Chuck Go-bel, freshmen. On Saturday night, the court was again honored at a dance in Clair Bee Fieldhouse. Anticipation of the up-coming sectional and regional tournaments, and Grafton’s chances to progress to state tourney play in Charleston, brought out a larger than average crowd to the annual semi-formal affair. Victory in the final home appearance of seniors Chuck Bennett, Jon Cochran, Mike Clelland, Clint Holmes and Paul McKinney had seemed easy and Grafton’s domination of AA teams in northern West Virginia was now obvious. It was easy to celebrate THE QUEEN AND COURT (from left): J. Gennette, R Neason. E. Faulkner, C. Lantz, L. Rogers, S. Barker, L. Rainey, M. Shaw, P Withers. B Jones, T. Rogers, M. Flohr, N. Montgomery. L. Uphold, C. Harman, B. Findley, S. Smith, C. Gobel. EXCITEMENT RAN HIGH FOR THE LAST GAME, as Dulce Ware, senior. Todd Layhew, Shane Glass and Eric Shaw, sophomores, brag on the team. Varsity Ball — 21 teQmFFFORT A good plan and a lot of sweat make NHS, council and publications work For lots of students, school was a place to go from 8:15 to 3:30, with occasional ballgames and homework thrown in. For others, nights and weekends were devoted to planning events, studying, practicing, meeting publication deadlines, and doing public service. Those people made up three organizations vital to the unique color of Grafton High School, National Honor Society, Student Council and Student Publications. Led by President Kevin Ford, senior, the Student Council sponsored two of the major school celebrations. Homecoming and Varsity Ball. Each entailed weeks of meetings, planning, decorating and work. “It was team effort that got (them) underway,” said Ford, “The classes handled most of the decorating and the cheerleaders did a lot to build everyone’s spirit. Plus the fact we won both of the games played an important part in getting everyone to the dance.” The council consisted of homeroom representatives, and class officers. Ford was elected president over incumbent Sheryl Miller, senior, who held the position in 1982. Dora Rether-ford, senior, served as vice-president. Mr. Dick Mercer acted as sponsor. (Continued on page 25) SO MANY DECISIONS, Kev.n Ford, senior. Student Council president, conducts a meeting. YET ANOTHER PUBLICATION for Kim Pisino, senior, who as managing editor of the Bearcat, directs action at the Mountain Statesman during pasteups. 22 — Team effort WAITING TO TAKE THE PLEDGE, new inductees take part in the traditional NHS ceremony. GETTING BUSINESS TOGETHER, President Dora Retherford. senior, prepares to begin a National Honor Society meeting. WHO’S THE STRONGEST? Re- Echo staffers Kitty Barcus and Kara Harman, juniors, clown around at the WVSPA convention held at Fairmont State College. Team effort — 23 TOURING HISTORIC GETTYSBURG, Re-Echo managing editor Lisa Boyles, senior, stops to read about a downtown building. A VOICE IN DEMOCRACY, Chuck Bennett, senior, asks for recognition in a Student Council meeting. OUTSIDE THE RE-ECHO STAFF ROOM, editor Tami Murray, senior, performed at several assemblies, like the National Honor Society induction. 24 — Team effort DISCUSSING THE SITUATION, Paul McKinney, DeeAnn Duncan, and Jon Cochran, seniors, attend a Student Council meeting. teamFFFTRr (Continued from page 22) AFTER ANOTHER YEAR OF INTENSIVE RECRUITING, Student Publications split into three separate and distinct areas. No longer did production on the yearbook and newspaper take place during the same class period. Instead, the Re-Echo and Bearcat staffs met separately, giving more students an opportunity to join the program. The addition of a separate period for photography further developed the department’s manpower, allowing coverage of a wider range of the school’s activities. For the second consecutive year, the Re-Echo was presented a Herff-Jones Showcase Award for excellence in yearbook journalism. A First-Place Award from Columbia Scholastic Press Association, designated the book as a superior publication. (Concluded on page 27) MIXING THE TWO, Jill Boyce, senior, takes pictures while attending a National Honor Society meeting. Team effort — z RECEIVING THE GOLD, new members of the National Honor Society are awarded their pins at a reception following the ceremony. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A FEW MOMENTS, Betsy Toothman, junior, and Rene Gerkin, senior, study before a quiz in photography. PASSING TIME, BEARCAT news editor Cheryl Bolyard, junior, takes it easy in journalism. PLAYING DURING PASTEUPS, Jeff Salazar and Susie Gallaher, juniors, put rubber cement to good use during Yearbook. 26 — Team effort teamEFPGRl (Continued from page 25) Starting out the year with ten returning J. II students, a period of intensive training was used to prepare a staff responsible for a series of five issues of Bearcat, as well as the 192 page yearbook. Although classwork was massive, workshops acquainted students with the world of scholastic publications by exposing them to the works of award-winning schools and to the nation’s top yearbook authorities. “Newspaper was one of the most unique classes I ever took,” said Bearcat feature editor Stacey Forte, junior, “During the time we were preparing to publish, everyone appeared to be sitting around talking, but when those Saturday morning and Monday afternoon deadlines approached, everyone on the staff would go to work and somehow everything would be done.” IT WAS THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 15, when the newest members of the National Honor Society were inducted in the traditional candlelight ceremony held in the Godwin Auditorium. From there, they spent the year in school and public service. “It felt great,” said Melba Fox, junior, “Like the others inducted, I worked a long time for this!” That’s all it took. Team work. TOO EARLY TO BE UP, David Hines, junior, listens to business discussed at an NHS meeting. PROVIDING SILENT SUPPORT, Mrs. Constance Warder. NHS co-advisor, listens to the minutes of the last meeting. Team effort — 27 - hiddenTAI FNfT - Familiar faces and excited debutes add to talent displayed in plays and shows The house lights went down, the curtain came up, and a feeling of anticipation ran through the audience. This was the mood set for the participants of class plays and the variety show. These two events, one sponsored by the choir department and the other by the Drama Club, provided the opportunity for hidden talents to come to light. Some of this talent came from seasoned performers, such as Tami Murray, senior, who electrified the audience with song, Larry Westerman and Debbie Ncason, seniors, who performed in three and four class plays respectively. The rest came from new people, underclassmen who had gone on stage for the first time. Recognition came to two new faces. Chip Slaven and Kim Mitchell, freshmen, when they were named to the Best Actor-Actress list. (Continued on page 31) ‘UP WHERE WE BELONG Jody Smith. ,un.or, and Jon Cochran, senior, sing during the variety show. IN THE WINNING PLAY, Rod Shreve, Krista Barlow, Sonny Wright, Catherine Harman, and Kevin Dean, sophomores, show their talents. DISPLAYING THEIR HIDDEN TALENTS, the Entertainers perform to Hooked on Classics. 28 — Hidden talent MAKING A FUSS AND BEING ORNERY, Rod Shreve and Kevin Dean, sophomores, keep the audience laughing. FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR, Larry Westerman, senior, was named Best Actor. Here he performs with Todd Price, senior. WITH ABANDONMENT, Sonny Wright kisses Krista Barlow in the sophomore play. Hidden talent — 29 HER FOURTH YEAR IN CLASS PLAYS, Debbie Neason, senior, was named to the Best Actor Actress list. IN THEIR DEBUT, Pam Shreve and Brenda Ware star in the freshman class play. OFFERING ADVICE, Richard Scroggs, junior, plays the doctor. 30 — Hidden talent hidden FK|T (Continued from page 28) Dancing, singing and instrumentals formed the core of the variety show, which featured over 20 acts made up of students from all four classes. “It provided an outlet,” said Kevin Ford, student body president and the show’s MC, “for people who didn’t have the time or interest to be involved in the organized drama choir program.” Competition between the classes, almost a thing of the past, after elimination of the point system for intramurals and Homecoming, came to a head during class plays. Each class presented a one-act play with a cast and crew made up of class members. Scrambled Eggs, presented by the sophomores, took first place in the competition, while the seniors took second place with Wilbur Faces Facts. Freshmen took third place for Give Me A Ring and fourth place went to Life With Willie, presented by the juniors. (Concluded on page 33) HOPING FOR A GOOD TIME AT THE DANCE, Melba Fox and Donald Carroll, juniors, talk it over in the junior class play. MAKING SECRETATIVE PLANS, Kevin Dean, Vici Johnson, Rod Shreve and Sonny Wright, sophomores, hatch a plot. “ONE FOR THE MONEY,” sings Kenny Massie. senior, as he does his selection of Elvis Presley hits during the variety show. A LITTLE SHORT OF ETIQUETTE, Tony Ware, junior, shaves at the kitchen table while talking to Donald Carroll and Lorie Hammons, juniors. Hidden talent — 31 IN THE LIMELIGHT, Tony Alonso, junior, sings Truly during the variety show. BACKSTAGE. Deb Neason, senior, adds the final touches to her makeup before her award-winning performance. ja — Hidden talent hiddenJAl FMT (Concluded from page 31) Charlene Kinsey, sophomore, was named best director, while Larry Westerman, senior, and Catherine Harman, sophomore, took Best Overall Actor and Actress. Other members of the Best Actor Actress list included Debbie Neason, senior who won for her fourth year, Lorie Hammon, junior, Donald Carroll, junior, and Rod Shreve, sophomore. “The first few minutes before we went on stage were the hardest,” said Deb Neason, “You had to fight the butterflies and try to remember all your lines. But, when it was over, it all suddenly seemed worth all the time spent rehearsing.” SNEAKING ACROSS THE STAGE, Larry Westerman and Todd Price, just make it past Deb Neason, Candy Robison, and Becky Drennan during the senior class play. WITH HIS BASHFULNESS AND NERVOUS TWITCHES, Kenny Massie, senior, won the hearts of the audience. UNABLE TO CONTAIN HIS CURIOSITY, Da vc Robinson, freshman, takes a quick peek. Hidden talent — 33 With the roar of the blazing cannons spring musical performance hits a peak The roar of a cannon echoed outside, then suddenly an army of Union and Confederate soldiers were marching through the aisles as the audience in the Kenneth O. Godwin Auditorium was transported to another era that was torn by war. Shenandoah, a musical presented by the choral department, told the story of Charlie Anderson, played by Mr. Blaine Hess, a student teacher from Alderson-Broaddus College, and his family’s efforts to stay out of the conflict. Their lives brought the Civil War home to northcentral West Virginia as the cast played before a record-breaking crowd for three performances. The long rehearsals and months of work were a time of new discoveries. Confidence was built as the cast and crew developed and explored hidden talents and unknown abilities. While the cast found that they really could dance, backstage crews learned to be creative and resourceful. Team work was a necessity whether it was in the lighting crew or in the orchestra pit. The new members of choir learned from the experiences of the (Continued on page 37) AT THE FISHIN’ HOLE, Greg Duckworth, freshman, and Richard Ellington, sophomore, enjoy companionship while discussing their role in the family. SHOWING THEIR PRIDE, the Anderson brothers, Jacob (Jon Cochran, senior), Nathan (Jadd Buchanan, junior), James (Larry Westerman, senior), John (Keith Tucker, sophomore), and Henry (Matt Flohr, senior) dance. BEFORE THE SHOW, Civil War buffs stage a mock battle around the school. 34 — On Stage WITH NERVOUS APPREHENSION, Sam (Richard Scroggs, junior) asks Jenny (Minda Keener, senior) if he can call on her as Matt Flohr, senior, Keith Tucker, sophomore, and Jadd Buchanan, junior, listen. DURING REHEARSAL, Mr. Blaine Hess, student teacher, is confronted by Brad Criss, sophomore. FOLLOWING ALONG, brothers Jadd Buchanan, junior, Jon Cochran, senior, Keith Tucker, sophomore, and Matt Flohr, senior, trail Larry Westerman, senior, and Jodi Smith, junior. On Stage — 35 36 — On Stage on (Continued from page 34) older members and many lasting friendships were formed. As the first performance came closer and closer, nervousness bounced from member to member. Fears of forgetting a line, not making a scene change or losing a costume were common worries, but most proved to be unfounded. Before going on stage there was always a hug or hand squeeze ready backstage for moral support. A pressed flower, an old program, a costume with make-up stains and memories are all that are left from the production. However, each member of the cast, crew and orchestra was changed in some way that would last a lifetime. The team could not be complete without each person and their dependency on one another caused every individual to grow. Thus the success of the show was a result of this growth. IN LOVE, Minda Keener, senior, looks longingly at her reluctant intended Richard Scroggs, junior. SHARING A MINUTE’S SOLITUDE, Jod. Smith, junior, and Minda Keener, senior, talk about life under the shadow of war. TWO VIEWS, Confederate Chris Lantz, sophomore, addresses peaceable Jon Cochran, senior. IN THE SPOTLIGHT, Larry Wes-terman, senior, talks with the family. On Stage — 37 prom nighe= The refreshing breezes of Spring bring excitement and confusion to Clair Bee The refreshing breezes of Spring brought with them a very special time of the year for most juniors and seniors. The long awaited prom drew near, and upperclassmen finally belonged to the elite group permitted to attend. Seniors, free from the responsibilities involved in planning the prom, relaxed while juniors were in for a big surprise. A campaign to sell magazine subscriptions was initiated by the class officers in an effort to raise the needed funds. For two weeks students became salespeople as they worked toward their goal. Magazine sales alone were not enough, however, but after an infinite number of bake sales the money was raised. “Up Where We Belong” was chosen as the theme, and the plans for decorations were put into action. The week before the prom brought both excitement and confusion to Clair Bee Fieldhouse, site of the much anticipated event. As the week progressed toward Saturday, a mountain and a waterfall rose from a conglomeration of newspapers, chicken wire, sheets and wheat paste. Streamers created a blue sky, and silver, twinkling stars gave the illusion of an evening outside. When the final blue ribbon was tied to the chaperones’ table, the weary decorating committee went home to catch a quick nap before returning. (Concluded on page 41) WONDERING IF IT’S ALL A DREAM, Jill Boyce, senior, begins her reign as Prom Queen. PROM COURT: Krista! Currey, Steve Grinnan, Nancy Montgomery, Lonnie Uphold, Dean Cox, Jill Boyce, Jon Cochran, Teresa Gallaher, Jeff Keys, Sheryl Miller, Bryan Keener, Dora Rutherford, Jef Findley, Tammy Rogers, Sam Wiland, Phyllis Withers. Not pictured is Jodi Smith. 38 — Prom PROM COURT: Debi Shelton, Paul McKinney, Lorraine Rogers, Chuck Bennett, Kim Moran, Allen Devart, Minda Keener, Bobby Jones, Lisa Boyles, Bobby McKinney, Sharon Beltner, Jadd Buchanan, Leah Rogers, Scott Mankins, Kara Harman, Brian McDonald, Kitty Barcus, Tommy Heldreth. REACHING TOWARD THE ST ARS, the mountain takes shape as decorations proceed. DURING A BREAK FROM THE DANCE FLOOR, Larry Westerman, senior, joins his friends. Prom — 39 DURING THE AFTERPROM, Dcbi Shelton, senior, dances with Mike Criss, a 1982 graduate. TAKING A BREAK, Melba Fox, Nancy Montgomery. Amber Moats, Le-nore Pence, Alice Hoffa and Leah Rogers, juniors, talk. TAKING HIS SHARE, Kevin Ford, senior, gets a snack from Susie Gallaher, junior. WORKING ON STREAMERS, Julie Hines, junior, helps prepare for the big night. 40 — Prom __prom] ||GHE (Continued from 38) Ladies in long evening gowns and gentlemen in tuxedoes filled the transformed gym, while they danced to the beat of the music supplied by the band “Northbound.” Junior-Senior Prom festivities ended with an after-prom party held at the St. Augustine Social Center. And then another prom passed, leaving a lifetime of memories along with a pressed carnation. ON TOP, Donald Carroll and James Grinnan, juniors, work on the mountain. SURVEYING THEIR WORK, Susie Gallaher and Scott Mankins look at the streamers. Prom — 41 DURING THE PROM, Knstal Cur-rey, junior, gets he|p h„ garter SoinggOUTH Hundreds of excited fans hit I-79 t0 see ’Cats appear in Final Four “Philippi (UPI) — Allen Devart came to life in the final five minutes and sophomore Shane Glass drilled in two crucial free throws last night as Grafton earned a trip to the state tournament in Charleston by knocking off Frankfort, 58-47, at Rex-Pyles Arena. The win in the Class AA, Region Two Championship game propels the Bearcats into next week’s tournament against perennial state champion Northfolk, which upset previously unbeaten Greenbrier West last night. GHS and Northfork will play at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum � Coach Mike Crutchfield’s winners were on their way! (Concluded on page 45) WATCHING FROM THE SIDELINES, team mem-bers and coaches watch as the starters play nip-and-tuck ball with Frankfort. SMELLING VICTORY, the team gets psyched before the sectional final against Central Preston. LEADING THE TERRORIST, Todd Bolyard, sophomore, and Garry Rucker, senior, leads the “Bearcat Chant” in Charleston. 42 — Going South Going South — 4) HEADED HOME, Tony Alonso, junior, and Rich Ellington, sophomore, pack their car for the trip north. WATCHING HIS BIG BROTHER, Adam Devart shows his support for the team with face paint. 44 — Going South RECEIVING A BAND AWARD, Greg Shreve, senior, is recognized. ON MEMORIAL DAY, graduates prepare to march to the national cemetary. TAKING TIME FOR CLASS, Jill Boyce, senior, works in typing on Senior Slave Day. CLASS OF ’83 Ending the year — 47 INSTRUCTIONS, Mr. Greg Cartw-right, principal, talks with graduates during the parade. 48 — Ending the year 2 !ALI May 26 brought the annual Awards Day Assembly. The winners were: Don Benedum, Women’s Club Essay Award; Chuck Bennett and Lorraine Rogers, Army Scholar and Athlete Award; Sissy Robinson, and Jon Cochran, Marines’ Athletic Award; Kathleen Tighe, Memorial Day Essay Award; Tim Kirby, Golden Hammer; James Shahan and Kathleen Tighe, Nelson H. and John H. Lantz Memorial Math Award; Willard Jones, Pat Shaver and Sissy Robinson, Blueville Bank Scholarship. Various school departments also recognized outstanding students who had participated throughout the year. Finally, the day arrived. Among the graduates were 17 who had been designated as Honor Students. Sheryl Miller led the class with a perfect 4.0 average, and, as a National Merit Scholarship winner, spoke to the crowd. (Concluded on page 51) AT PRACTICE, Pat Shaver, Sam Wiland, Larry Westerman, Jeff Moran, John Cochran, Chuck Saffle and James Shahan, seniors, listen to instructions. Ending the year — 49 AS AN OUTSTANDING ATHLETE, Jon Cochran, senior, is recognized by the Marines. AFTER ONE OF MANY A WARDS, Kathleen Tighe, senior, leaves the stage. WITH A VFW MEMBER, Charlene Kinsey, sophomore, receives an award as the winner of the Voice of Democracy contest. afterfijj Debi Shelton, salutatorian, also spoke. Other honor graduates and their rank were: Lisa Boyles, 3; Kathleen Tighe, 4; Dora Retherford, 5; Karen Logar, 6; Teresa Gallaher, 7; Sherri Moore, 8; Donal Hall, 9; Greg Shreve, 10; Lorraine Rogers, 11; Scott Stansberry, 12; Tamela Rogers, 13; Sharon Beltner, 14; Lisa Kuhnes, 15; Bev Hyett, 6; and Jane Fitzpatrick, 17. Then with a final hug and a nostalgic tear, 168 students anxiously left the safe confines of GHS for new pastures. After all, it was over. AS A STUDENT LEADER, Scoti Sunsberry, senior, is recognized by the Taylor County Ministerial Association. WITH HIS DIPLOMA IN HAND, Steve Weaver, senior, leaves the stage. FOR THEIR SUPPORT, Mrs Dar-lene Martin and Mrs. Judy Walker are honored by SAE members Sherri Moore and Karen Logar, seniors. Ending the year — —polishing sports COLLECTING THOUGHTS, Donn Layhew, senior, prepares for one of his wrestling opponents. 52 — Sports it wouldn’ve marked the first time in the memory of Graf-tonians that the big one came to the Tygart Valley. But, alas, even 1983 was not the year, as Coach Mike Crutchfield’s 'Cats lost to Northfork in the semi-final game at the Charleston Civic Center. On their way to the capital city, however, the ’Cats won 20 games, took third place in the AAA-dominated Big Ten Conference, beat every AA team they played, and won the Sectional and Regional championships, achievements which brought forth a sea of pride not seen since the 1980 baseball squad went to the final four. The whole year wasn’t spent around the basketball court. The Varsity football team, in their first year as a AA team, played, and lost to bigger AA teams on their way to a 2-8 record. The JV went 6-2. Consequently, it was the last year that such schools as North Marion and Fairmont Senior were included in the schedule. Sharing a season with football, the girls’ basketball team, also under first year Coach Mike Crutchfield, accumulated 14 wins against 7 losses. Fighting through the year without much fan support, the Lady 'Cats lost to Central Preston in the first game of the Sectionals. “The gym was almost empty at our games this year. It’s pretty hard to get up for a game when no one is there to watch it,” said Betsy Toothman, junior. The wrestling team sent 6 members to Wheeling for the state match, with Donn Lay-hew, senior, claiming the runner-up position to Fritz Braun-lich of Wheeling Central. Spring brought cold weather, rain and snow to Northcen-tral West Virginia, cancelling several early games and matches for the golf, tennis, track and baseball teams. But once the sun began to shine, individual performances by such people as Sissy Robinson and Steve Weaver, seniors, led their squads to success and helped polish the gold which had eluded us for so long. Sports — S3 A white-hot August sun shone blindingly on McKinney Field as over 70 prospects for Coach Mike Skinner’s varsity football squad hit the dirt in pre-season drills. Excit-ment grew as day after day a sweaty horde of upperclassmen pounded its way through summer vacation. As the opening game against the Philip-Barbour Colts approached, anticipation increased. Maybe this was to be the year the 'Cats pulled the upsets. That would be necessary if the winning season everyone knew was possible was to materialize. After all, the ’Cats, in their first season as a AA school, faced AAA powerhouses on a weekly basis through the November playoffs. Fans filled the stadium as the opening game against the Colts approached. P-B was said to be stronger than in past years and was not to be regarded lightly in the Big Ten contest. Four quarters after Quarterback Chuck Bennett led his charges onto the field, the ’Cats were celebrating a 7-0 victory- (Continued on page 56) football— OUTRUNNING A SOUTH HARRISON TACKLER, Don Bene- dum, senior fullback, ended the season as the ’Gits’ leading rusher. • 4 — Football CUTTING THROUGH THE HOLE, Chuck Bennett, senior quarterback, gains yardage in the loss to South Harrison. UNDER A HOT AUGUST SUN, Allen Devart, junior, strains to lift weight during summer drills. UNDER PRESSURE, Chuck Bennett, senior, unloads a pass downfield. ON THE RECEIVING END, Jon Cochran, senior, catches a Bridgeport kickoff. Football — 55 BUSTING THROUGH THE SOUTH HARRISON LINE, Tackle Mike Shaw, senior, narrowly misses the passing ball. STOPPING AN OPPONENT’S OFFENSIVE SURGE, the defensive line closes up the middle. Not enough . . . (Continued from page 54) The elation of victory was short lived, however, as the team entered the toughest part of their schedule. Things began to go wrong. “We just didn’t get anything going on offense and didn’t play with enough emotion. When we lost those close games to Bridgeport (7-12) and WI (2-3), it really hurt us,” A1 Devart, junior, said. These two losses to Harrison County opponents were part of a four game losing skid that also included losses to Fairmont Senior GETTING INTO THE OPEN, Bryan Keener, senior, looks for the end-zone. THE VARSITY: Row 1: T. Gabbert, B. McKinney, D. Dahl, B. Keener, L. Wes-terman, M. Shaw, S. Lancaster, J. Callahan. Row 2: Coach Tom Reneau, Coach Orville Wright, S. Frame, B. Criss, D. Ware, J. Anderson, D. Benedum, D. Lay-hew, C. Bennett, M. Shaw, P. McKinney, J. Cochran, J. Findley, T. Bolyard, C. Stem-pie, Coach Irv Braniff, Coach Rich Bord. (14-30) and 1981 AAA State-Champion North Marion (13-42). That set the stage for the “game of the year.” East Fairmont came to McKinney Field for a rain-soaked Homecoming contest. Play after play, the ’Cats held their own. As time ran out, the score was tied. In the overtime, the Bees’ luck turned bad and victory was assured, 13-7. Another four game skid against South Harrison, Lincoln, Elkins, and Wheeling Central ended the season. Row ): T. Dahl, B. Jones, R. Uphold, R. Watkins, T. Layhew, B. McDonald, B. Turoczy, S. Mankins, J. Duncan, J. Barlow, A. Devart, E. Lemley, J. Hendrickson, A. Ball, S. Glass, E. Shaw, J. Poling, L. Uphold, Coach Mike Skinner. Row 4: D. Poling, J- Wolfe, T. Kimbrew, C. Caldwell, M. Mckinney, K. Cole, M. King, K. Hebb, S. Cochran, B. Findley, M. Elder, E. Riffle, S. Cathell, J. Arnold, C. Hunsaker, S. Mus-grave, D. Kitzmiller. Football North Marion 13-42 East Fairmont 3 7 ot Philip-Barbour 7 0 South Harrison 8-39 Bridgeport 7-12 Lincoln 12-14 WI 2 3 Elkins 14-28 Fairmont Senior I4 3° Wheeling Central 0-22 Record: 2-8 Varsity football — yj 8 — Football Stemple, S. Frame, B. Criss, T. Layhew, R. Watkins, Coach Rich Bord. Row y T. Dahl, D. Kitzmiller, C. Hunsaker, C. Caldwell, K. Cole, R. Watkins, M. Mckinney, E. Shaw, M. King, J. Arnold, S. Cat hell. J. Wolfe, K. Hebb. JV FOOTBALL: Row i: Coach Tom Reneau, B. Findley, S. Cochran, B. Turozy, E. Lemley, J. Barlow, J. Hendrickson, S. Mankins, A. Ball, M. Elder, Coach Irv Braniff. Row z: D. Poling, T. Kimbrew, E. Riffle, T. Bolyard. J. Poling, S. Glass, C. r UNDER PRESSURE, Bobby McKinney, senior, hurries to get off a punt with a Bridgeport defender breathing down his neck. JV Football AFTER A FIRST DOWN, Ronnie Uphold, junior, is tackled by two defenders. Bridgeport 28-14 Lewis County 13-12 Tucker County 27-7 East Fairmont 8-21 North Marion 7-14 South Harrison 14-7 Lincoln 14-6 Football — 59 ‘‘Despite close, hard-fought losses, the lady ’Cats were always able to pick themselves up and regroup to prepare for the next game,” and that was the team’s forte, according to Head Coach Mike Crutchfield. A season record of 13-8 gave the Lady ’Cats a respectable season. Three teams succeeded in defeating the Lady ’Cats twice during the regular season: University, Washington-Irving, and Elkins, who broke two winning streaks of five and six games. The hardest felt loss had to be the sectional tournament game against Central Preston. This loss eliminated them from the tournament and prevented them from reaching the state tournament. The offense totaled 1,169 points averaging 55.7 points a game. The defense allowed only 43.5 points a game by keeping the opponents under total control. (Concluded on page 63) IP Ml SHOOTING FOR A BASKET, Melissa Marie ley, sophomore, goes for two, while Sheryl Miller, senior, awaits the rebound. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Row 1: S. Holmes, B. Hose, T. Haskins, D. Mooney, S. Miller, D. Duckworth, R. Hupp, S. Thompson. Row 2: D. Hines, N. Louk, D. Duncan, L. Rogers, B. Toothman, M. Markley, V. Knotts, Coach Mike Crutchfield. basketball “THAT’S MY BALL!’’, says Lorraine Rogers, senior, as she battles for a win. 60 — Girls’ Basketball LEADING A FAST BREAK, Shari Thompson, junior, races for the basket. RISING FOR THE OCCASION, Dee Ann Duncan, senior, goes for the ball as Traci Haskins, junior, anticipates the tip. SHARPENING THEIR SKILLS, members of the Lady Bearcats practice. HUSTLING AFTER A LOOSE BALL, Betsy Toothman, junior, plays in a home game. Girls’ Basketball — 61 TAKING A BREAK, Dec Dee Moo- ney, junior, drinks water, while Betsy WATCHING HIS CHARGES, Toothman, junior, and Dee Ann Duncan, Head Coach Mike Crutchfield conducts senior, listens to the coach. practice sessions. Basketball University 59-76 North Marion 82-23 Bridgeport 64-58 North Marion 67-16 Lincoln 71-33 Elkins 56-57 WI 58-69 Bridgeport 54-46 East Fairmont 49-37 Fairmont Senior 55-28 Flemington 55-16 East Fairmont 53-32 Flemington 55-16 Elkins 50-60 Lincoln 59-41 Philip-Barbour 32-58 Fairmont Senior 45-29 WI 52-63 University 44-51 Central Preston 60-65 Record: 13-8 AGAINST NORTH MARION, Dee Dee Mooney, junior, goes up for two. 6a — Basketball Basketball . . . (Continued from page 60) The boards stayed hot with constant baskets from leading scorers Dee Dee Mooney, junior, averaging 16.3 points a game, and Lorraine Rogers, senior, averaging 11.3 points per game. In rebounding, the Lady Cats stayed on top due to the 181 rebounds grabbed by Melissa Markley, junior, and 156 by Betsy Toothman, junior. According to Coach Mike Crutchfield, one of the biggest wins of the year was the home TAKING A BREAK BEFORE PRACTICE, Lorraine Rogers, senior, watches the people in Clair Bee. game against rival Philip-Barbour. During this game, four of the five starters fouled out leaving Melissa Markley as the only first-stringer on the floor. Becky Hose, freshman, made two pressure foul shots in the last few minutes to clinch the win. One of the crucial losses was the defeat by Washington-Ir-ving on the home court. A buzzer basket was all it took from WI to steal the win, indicative of the up and down season. ON THE BEACH, the Lady 'Cats watch their team on the court. Basketball — 65 After only one win in the first three games of the season, the varsity basketball team, under the leadership of first year coach Mike Crutchfield, went on to win ten games in a row, 19 of their next 20 contests and traveled to Charleston for the state tournament with an overall record of 20-4. The year may have began slowly with losses to Fairmont East and Lincoln sandwiching a victory over Elkins, but with every victory, the excitement grew. Before long, as the ’Cats downed South Harrison, Tucker County, Philip-Barbour, Buckhannon, Morgantown, Fairmont East, WI, Central Preston, and Lincoln, the gym was overcrowded with screaming fans who cheered the squad into the top of the state rankings for AA schools. By tournament time, the team had a record of 17-4 and everyone began to make plans for the trip to Charleston. (Concluded on page 67) FEISHTfli FOM FMC basketball— STRESSING DEFENSE AT PRACTICE, Coach Mike Crutchfield explains the fundamentals to Darrel McDaniel, Mike Clelland, Chuck Bennett, and Paul McKinney, seniors. IN HIS LAST GAME IN CLAIR BEE FIELD HOUSE, Chuck Bennett senior, moves to the basket against Central Preston. 64 — Basketball IN CHARLESTON, M.ke Clelland, senior, and Al Devart, junior, practice before the big showdown. EYEING HIS MAN, Scott Mankins, junior, plays tough defense trying to slow the Northfork attack. Basketball — 65 Varsity basketball Fairmont East 63-88 Elkins 78-44 Lincoln 40-46 South Harrison 83-52 Tucker County 79-65 Philip-Barbour 7V58 Buckhannon 55-53 Morgantown 79-75 Fairmont East 59-53 WI 60-50 Central Preston 76-41 Lincoln 56-50 South Harrison 77-57 Buckhannon 44-46 Morgantown Ellcins Philip-Barbour Tucker County Central Preston WI Central Preston West Preston South Harrison Frankfort Northfork Record: 20-5 TRYING TO CLOSE THE GAP AGAINST NORTHFORK, Paul McKinney, senior, lakes it to the basket. 66 — Basketball Basketball . . . (Continued from page 64) The team led by Allen Devart, junior, in scoring, and Chuck Bennett, senior, in rebounding, defeated Central Preston 65-50, West Preston 65-54 a°d South Harrison 64-46 to advance to the regional tournament. At Rex-Pyles Arena in Philippi, the ’Cats went up against Frankfort for the right to travel to the final four in Charleston. After a close game, Allen De- WITH A SHOT AGAINST CENTRAL PRESTON, Shane Glass, sophomore, goes for two. vart, junior, and Paul McKinney, senior, led a tremendous last-minute surge to win the game 58-47. Emerging as Region III champs, the team, along with over 300 students and half the town of Grafton, traveled to the Capital City to face the Northfork Blue Demons in the first round of the State Tournament. Here the season ended, but pride radiated from the players, cheerleaders and fans because for the first time in six years, the ’Cats were one of the four best teams in West Virginia. VARSITY ’CATS: Row i:S. Mankins, C. Holmes, S. Glass, D. Hines, Row 2: Coach Tom Hedderich, Coach Alan De-Piano, P. McKinney, C. Benneit, A. Devart, J. Cochran, D. McDaniel, Coach Mike Crutchfield, M. McVicker, M. Clel-land, not pictured. OVER A CLOSE DEFENDER, Qint Holmes, senior, puts it up to add to the score. L HOPING FOR THE BEST, Paul McKinney, senior, puts it up against Northfork. WITH HIS LAST GAME OUT OF REACH, Jon Cochran, senior, pauses for a moment’s rest. Basketball — 67 PREPARING FOR AN UPCOMING GAME, Brad Criss, sophomore, takes a break during JV practice. Basketball Fairmont East 40-53 Elkins 70-34 Lincoln 52-60 South Harrison 61-31 Tucker County 9063 Philip-Barbour 42-51 Buckhannon 40-53 Morgantown 46-63 Fairmont East 52-48 WI 41-39 Lincoln 42-56 Central Preston 59-39 South Harrison 37-35 Buckhannon 52-56 Morgantown 64-78 Elkins 56-64 Philip-Barbour 57-48 Tucker County 40-54 Central Preston 71-46 WI 47.53 Record: 9-11 PREPARING FOR AN EASY BASKET, Steve Frame, sophomore, awaits the ball. 68 — Basketball SCORING A BASKET, Jerry Defen-baugh, sophomore, pushes the JVs closer to victory in a home game. GETTING READY FOR THE EVENING’S GAME, Steve Cochran, sophomore, goes through practice warmup. JV ’CATS: Coach Tom Heddench, C. Caldwell, B. Criss, R. Ellington, S. Frame, R. Watkins, S. Cochran, C. Lantz, B. Findley, C. Sinsel, J. Defenbaugh, T. Dahl, K. Dean. Basketball — 69 SKY HIGH, Matt Carder, freshman, goes for a tipoff during a home game. TAKING A FREE SHOT, J.mmy Waters, freshman, shoots a free throw as team members Robbie Neason and Tim Curry, freshmen, await the rebound. Basketball Buckhannon 53-4® (°t) Elkins 65-60 WI 46-54 Flemington JV 34-}° Elkins 36-48 Philip-Barbour 49-3° Philip-Barbour 67-41 Pruntytown JV 5°-65 Central Preston JV 45-61 Flemington JV 48-40 Pruntytown JV 48-39 East Fairmont 41-54 North Marion Silver 5°-54 WI 5°-53 Record: 10-7 Central Preston JV Buckhannon East Fairmont 38-35 66-64 (ot) 48-40 LOOKING FOR AN OPEN MAN, Tim Curry, freshman, holds the ball. 70 — Basketball “In practice we gave 100%. In games we gave 100% and we showed it all the time.” That’s how Matt Dillon, freshman, summed up the success experienced by the freshman basketball squad, who, for the second year in MAPPING STRATEGY, the Fresh-nun 'Csts take a break. a row had a winning season. The 10-7 squad was led by Robbie Nea-son and Matt Carder, leading scorers, and Larry Weaver and Tim Currey, top rebounders. “We owe it to Head Coach Alan DePiano,” concluded Dillon, “He gave us the confidence we needed.” basketball— Freshman Bearcats: Row i:C. Flohr.G. Duckworth, C. Goble, S. Fairlea, J. Waters, M. Dillion, R. McDonald. J. McOoy. B. Garrett. Row 2: Coach Alan DePiano, S. Ford, T. Sharp. M. Carter, D. Kitzmiller, K. Hebb, T. Currey, L. Weaver, S. Mus-grove, R. Neason. IN THE AIR, Matt Carder, freshman, hauls in a rebound. Basketball — 71 ON TOP, Donn Layhew, senior, lakes down an opponent on his way to the state tournament. WRESTLING ’Cats: Row i: D. Shaw, B. McKinney, D. Layhew, S. Gray, K. Sto-bart, J. Hendrickson, E. Lantz. Row 2: R. Watkins, D. Mills, T. Bolyard, D. Robinson, T. Layhew, M. Currey, J. Laulis, J. Wolfe. Row y Coach Orville Wright, S. Wright, B. Smith, S. Watkins, S. Wright, C. Stemple, R. Watkins, R. Shreve, P. McVicker, K. Cole, J. Arnold, K. Moran. m Wrestling Fairmont Senior Morgantown Lincoln South Harrison Tucker County Keyser East Fairmont Berkley Springs Tucker County Buckhannon Lincoln Philip-Barbour Morgantown 9-54 42- 4 38- 8 56-11 24 42 2V37 48-12 36-34 39- 28 ■ 2-57 42-21 33-24 36-28 Elkins 25-39 Braxton County n-6o Tournament Places University High 3rd North Marion 5th Fairmont-Pepsi 3rd Big 10 7th Regional 3rd State 16th Record: 9-6 TAKING THE GOLD, Donn Lay-hew, senior, receives the trophy for runner-up in state action. 7a — Wrestling It made me feel really lonely.” That’s how Bobby McKinney, senior, described standing in the Wheeling Civic Center during the state high school wrestling tournament. McKinney, whose record was 24-9, was one of six wrestlers who traveled to the state meet. Others included Kelley Stobart, senior, (19-1 o); Steve Gray, senior, (21-13); Todd Layhew, sophomore, Donn Layhew, senior, (2 ■-4); and Dave Shaw, senior, (23-10). Donn Layhew took second place over-all, leading the grapplers to a 16th place finish among AA contenders. The addition of a mat maid statistician was the biggest change in the program. Kim Moran, senior, toured with the team to keep records. “She was a big help, and I don’t know how we could’ve had a successful season without her,” said Head Coach Orville Wright. k LOSSY WORLD wrestling WITH THE ADVANTAGE, Todd Layhew, sophomore, goes against his opponent in the regional meet. PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON AN OPPONENT, Bobby McKinney, senior, fights to his 24-9 record. Wrestling — 73 They called it a seesaw season, and that’s exactly what it was. After the first seven games, they varsity baseball team sported a miserable t-6 record. But the tides turned when the ’Cats devastated WITH A WATCHFUL EYE, Bobby McKinney, senior, keeps a WI runner close to base. Notre Dame 17-4. That began a streak of six wins bringing the squad to .500. From that point on, they traded win for loss, ending with a 10-10 record. (Concluded on 77) ON THE MOUND, Al Devart, ju-mor, pitches. baseball= Baseball Philip-Barbour 0-9 Central Preston 6-8 Lincoln 8-10 St. Francis 1-18 University 8-7 Elkins i-S WI 6-8 Notre Dame '7-4 WI 8-2 Lincoln 12-6 Liberty 12-11 East Fairmont 7-2 Flemington '6-2 East Fairmont 3-11 Buckhannon 12-9 Elkins 2-12 Flemington 17-6 Morgantown i-7 Philip-Barbour 17-3 Philip-Barbour Record: :o-io 7-9 AFTER A HIT, Ed Lemley heads for base. 1 74 — Baseball Baseball — 75 POSED FOR ACTION, Mark Mayle, senior, watches the batter. WATCHING THE ACTION, Bobby McKinney, senior, plays outfield. 76 — Baseball Baseball . (Continued from page 74) The season ended the same way it started, with a loss to Philip-Barbour. The last loss knocked the Cats from the sectional tournaments. Ironically, Coach Austin SHOWING HOW IT’S DONE, Mr. Austin Upton, head coach, strikes a pose. • • Upton’s team outscored the Colts 17-3 in the last game of the regular season. The ’Cats outscored their opponents 160-151 runs, indicative of the season’s fortunes. First the seesaw goes up, then it comes down. WARMING UP, Jon Cochran, senior, prepares to bat. Baseball — 77 School records fell as, for the for the first time in history, the boys’ track team took first place in the regional meet. As a result, the squad, led by Steve Weaver, senior, qualified 11 students for the state meet held in Charleston. Weaver, considered to be one of the best middle distance runner in north-central West Virginia, was undefeated in the 8oom. and the 1600m. runs until he got to Charleston. There he finished sec- ond with a time of 1:56.6. The 4 x 800 relay team took third and the 4 x 400 took fifth. Duke Ware, senior, took fifth in the discus. In other meets the team took 5th in the Elkins Invitational, 4th in the Clarksburg Invitational, 1st in the Gilmer County Invitational, and 5th in the Big Ten. TAKING A BREAK, Terry Gabbert, junior, Russ Kochka, senior, Steve Weaver, senior, and Calvin Poston, sophomore, sit in the bleachers. boys’ t CONCENTRATION SHOW- EYEING THE CROSSBAR, Scott ING, Russell Kochka, senior, runs the Mankins, junior, leaps in the state meet. 3200m. during the Regionals. OUTDISTANCING AN OPPONENT, Jeff Keys, senior, gives his all in IN THE FIRST LAP, Steve Weaver, the ioom dash. senior, leads the pack. 78 — Boys’ Track SHOWING HIS FORM, Brun McDonald, junior, goes across the hurdles. BOYS’ TRACK: Row i: J. Mayle, C Poston, J. Wolfe, B. Criss, C. Caldwell, R. Uphold, B. McDonald, S. Mankins, L. Uphold. Row 2: Coach Irv Braniff, S. Weaver, T. Gabbert, J. Callahan, D. Ware, C. Bennett, R. Kochka, J. Keys, B. Keener, M. Shaw, Coach Mike Skinner. Boys’ Track — 79 “We didn’t realize our potential until the state meet in Charleston. Although we didn’t win the AA championship, we gained respect for our program and recognition for our school.” That’s how Head Coach Rich Bord described the best season for a girls’ team ever. The highlight of the year was the surprising show in the state meet. Grafton, which had not been considered a contender for the title in the 17-team meet, lost by a single point to Gilmer County and beat out favorite Dun- bar for second place. Nine school records fell in the path of the thundering squad. Shari Thompson, junior, became the first female state champion ever when she won the 800m. In addition, she was runner-up in the 400m. and a member of the championship 4x400 m. relay squad. All relay teams set records along with Melissa Marldey, sophomore, who threw an 8 pound shot 30’ u EXPLODING OUT OF THE BLOCK, Joyce Kiger, sophomore, starts the race. YEAR IF FI11T1 girls’ track TRACK TEAM: Row i: A. Sheme, C. Mayle, T. Nixon, D. McDevitt, K. Callahan. Row 2: Coach Rich Bord, S. Lambert, V. Gaines, J. Gennette, S. Robinson, R. Pysell. 80 — Girls’ Track Girls’ track Meet Finish Teams Times 3rd 7 Grafton 2nd 5 Fairmont 3rd 7 Pepsi North Mar- 2nd 4 ion 3rd 8 WITH THE SHOT PUT, Melissa Marie ley, sophomore, breaks the record. West Union 2nd 3 Weston 1st 3 Big Ten 2nd !4 Grafton 1st 2 Clarksburg 3rd 10 Regionals 3rd 11 States 2nd 7 TAKING THE BATON FROM ANOTHER RUNNER, Rachel P -sell, senior, heads for the finish line. SHOWING THE FORM THAT TOOK HER TO STATES, Sissy Robinson, senior, throws the discus in the regionals. For the first time in five years, GHS was not represented in the state tennis tournament in Charleston. That’s because the girls finished tenth in the regional tournament while the boys wound up sixth, with Greg Harman, junior, and Chris Lantz, sophomore, each finishing third and Kevin Ford and Pat Shaver, seniors, losing in the quarter-finals. The Regionals were indicative of the struggling giants’ season which left the boys 3-8 and the girls 2-9. In the Big Ten, Harman finished highest from the team but lost in the semifinals. Five others lost in the quarterfinals. tennis= Tennis University Boys L Girls L Liberty L L North Marion L W Buckhannon L L University L L St. Francis L W Elkins W L Bridgeport L L Lewis County L L WI W L St. Francis W L Big Ten 7th 7th Regionals 6th 10th Record: 3-8 (B); 2-9 (G) IN THE BACKCOURT, Catherine Harman, sophomore, awaits the ball. 1 82 — Tennis Par means average. In golf, it’s a goal to be below par. And by achieving that goal, the golf squad ended the season above par with a record of 21-16 in 11 matches. The five-person squad was led by four-year veteran Clint Holmes, senior, with a 41.40 average. Other team members and their averages were: Gary Johns, senior — 42.00; Kelley Stobart, senior — 44.20; David Murphy — junior — 53.80, and Wayne Parker, senior — 54.50. Mr iV Golf Wins Losses Morgantown 5 o Lincoln 4 3 University 1 5 Lewis County 2 1 Buckhannon 2 1 Fairmont 1 1 North Marion 1 1 Bridgeport 2 1 Philip Barbour 2 1 Elkins 1 1 WI 1 o Record: 21-16 AT THE COUNTRY CLUB, Da- vid Murphy, junior, plays against Ellcins. GOLF TEAM: Clint Holmes, Gary Johns, Kelley Stobart, Wayne Parker. 84 — Golf IN MID SWING, Kelley Stobart, senior, is watched by Gary Johns and Pat Shav- AFTER HITTING THE BALL, Wayne Parker, senior, watches it fly. TOP GOLFER, Clint Holmes, senior, AFTER HIS SHOT, Kelley Stobart, works toward his 41.40 average. senior, looks toward the green. Unknown atheletcs sprang from out of nowhere during Pow-derpuff and class tournaments. This was the chance for their hidden athletic abilities to shine. Students who didn’t participate on an interscholastic team often chose the short seasoned intrascholastic games. As Powderpuff games began, the returning champions, the Class of ’83, racked up against the sophomores. Senior efforts were futile against the younger team. Several interceptions which gave the speedy sophomore team yardage led to the senior downfall. The junior team, meanwhile, overpowered the freshmen by a wide margin, bringing them into the finals. The championship game was a close, hard fought game held in torrential rain. Eventually the sophomores surfaced the muddy champions. Class tournaments, held in the Spring, held twice the enthusiasm, essentially because everyone had a chance to participate in one way or another. (Concluded on page 89) GIRLS’ ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: T. Poling, P. Sevier, S. Gallaher, T. Murray, L. Bolyard. intra- sports THE CHAMPION SOPHOMORE TEAM: Row 1: T. Con-others, K. Roach, V. McDaniel, T. Wickham, P. Pisino, L. Thom, T. Phillips, C. Tighe. Row 2:). Freetage, M. Knotts, S. McGinnis, K. Knotts, A. Sheme, M. Markley, C. Mayle, C. Gray, C. Barcus, A. Rowan, T. Weaver. ALL FIRED UP, the seniors are ready to play. 86 — Intra-sports BEFORE LOSING THEIR TITLE, the seniors poses for a picture. Row i: S. Moore, B. Butcher, K. Pisino, P. Hott, B. Gine, C. Pike, M. Keener, P. Withers, S. Beltner. Row 2: K. Knotts, D. Toothman, L. Boyles, J. Boyce, L. Wickham, D. Reth-erford, C. Patrick. Row 3: Coach C. Bennett, K. Moran, C. Wagner, L. Bolyard, R. Gerkin, S. Robinson, R. O’Brien, L. Smith. THE FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS: Bottom row: C. Gelhauser, T. Rogers, M. Shakelford. Middle row: B. Montgomery, S. Sunsaker. Top: L. Whitr. Intra-sports — 87 FINALLY CHAMPS, the senior team captured first place after two years as runners-up. They were: Row i: D. Shelton, D. Duncan, D. Retherford, T. Murray, E. Robinson Row 2: C. Wagner, L. Boyles, L. Bolyard, S. Moore. SATISFIED WITH THE VICTORY, the senior team consisted of: Row 1: B. McKinney, D. Benedum, C. Holmes, T. Poling, T. Gabbert. Row 2: D. Layhew, G. Rucker, D. McDaniel, G. Johns, B. Keener. 88 — Intra-sports Intrasports Winning the basketball titles were the senior boys and girls. Capturing first and second places GOING AROUND TACKLERS, Chirsty Mayle, sophomore, scores another first down in the sophomore powderpuff win. for decorations were the juniors and sophomores. The senior boys and girls took first place in uniforms. Cheerleading awards for uniforms went to seniors, first place, and sophomores, second place. Best Cheerleaders and Best Cheering section went to the freshmen. Intra-sports . , . (Continued from page 86) After choosing a different theme to represent their team, each class put hours into decorations over Spring Break. Senior Centerfolds, Junior Jungle, Sophomore Stray Cats, and Freshmen Fraternity occupied each corner of the gym. In the games involving the girls, the sophomores lost to the seniors, while the juniors lost to the freshmen. In the final, the seniors trounced the underclassmen to gain the championship. The boys’ games saw the juniors defeat the freshmen and the seniors defeat the sophomores. In the championship, the seniors made the tourney a sweep for the Class of ’83. Intrascholastic sports gave all the unsung athletes their chance to shine. “It provided you with a chance to do something for your class,” said Suzanne Gribble, sophomore. BOYS’ ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: T. Layhew, sophomore; T. Sevier, junior, D. Layhew, senior; E. Lemley, junior. Not pictured are M. Mayle, senior, and D. Robinson, freshman. ATTENTION-GETTER, the senior cheerleaders perform a clever cheer for the fans. Intra-sports — 89 —polish ingclasses=r AIMING FOR THE BULL’S EYE. Chuck Stemplc. sophomore, participates in archcry for physical education. ASSIGNMENT FINISHED, John Callahan, senior, daydreams after his typing is done. I 90 — Academics every class structured and run alike? No, each department was as unique as the students who were in them. Cources such as journalism, Driver’s Education, Art, and photography generally ran on individual paces. The 1982-83 academic year began with time changes. Instead of six classes lasting 55 minutes each, there were eight classes at 45 minutes. New electives were added to give students more variety during the day. Photography and World Cultures Two were two of the added opportunities. One of the most feared One of the most feared subjects was “homework.” Why do teachers give so much outside work then complain because they have too many papers to grade? Many classes do outside work projects like child observing by the Psychology class and the Mock-Wedding by the Family Living class. Of course, the classes known as core continued to perplex students. English, math and social studies filled days with dates, figures, names and other time-tested information. These standards were taught on as many as three different levels: Occupational, College Prep and Advanced Placement. Future plans and different needs divided the classes, leading to the development of cliques as students took class after class together. Discipline problems were minimal in upper level classes as stricter academic requirements made hard work necessary. On the other hand, depending on the class, occupational students enjoyed increased freedom to find their role in life. No matter what the level, students enjoyed learning. Dissecting a wide assortment of animals with, overpoweringly pungent odors; Cooking delicious morsels that sometimes turned into slightly overdone delicacies; taking a trip to the TCVC to discover the world of computers, typewriters, and adding machines. Whether it was inventing a new product, putting together a newspaper and yearbook, or listening to lectures, the students had a well-polished education. Academics — 91 ASTING TIME Trying to find an easy way out “Oh no! Another chapter to read in class? Maybe I’ll write a note.” There was always some way to kill time in class when students just couldn’t handle taking notes on yet another endless day of filmstrips and lectures. Almost every classroom had someone catching a few Z’s after sitting up until 1:30 a.m. watching Endless Love for the seventh time on HBO. Harlequins could always be tucked between Athens and Sparta in a World Cultures book. Chocolate from the latest fundraising sale was usually good for ten minutes of bliss, if that good friend could come up with 50c and the teacher kept his back turned long enough. Reams of paper were consumed as the underground post office kept friends informed of the latest gossip. Bill taking Linda to the drive-in to see Ridgemont High and leaving Sue at home took precedent over E = me'. Sometimes the gossip was too good to waste time writing notes, so whispers flew back and forth across the room, but only if it wasn’t your turn to identify the participial phrase. But everyone’s favorite trick to blow a classroom was the emergency trip to the restroom or a life-or-death trek to the library that couldn’t be put off another minute. Once in the hall, it was back and forth, making faces and waving at friends through the windows until some teacher demanded to see a pass. What was the best way to pass time? Whether it was reading the latest novel, writing notes, spreading gossip, eating or sleeping, students could always find a good way to kill time in class. WITH PERMISSION EXTENDED TO VISIT THEIR LOCK- ERS, Lorraine Rogers, Deann Duncan and Teresa Hefferin, seniors, discuss an assignment. CATCHING UP ON THE LATEST, Selena Shriver, junior, finds out about the world outside her classroom in a friend’s note. 92 — Wasting time WAITING FOR LUNCH is just too hard to do, so Candy Robison, senior, eats her way through yet another candy bar. AFTER HER WORK IS DONE, Melba Fox, junior, finds a quiet spot in the Gifted Ed classroom to read the latest magazine. DAYDREAMING HELPS KILL SOME TIME for Tommy White and Matt Flohr, seniors, during another lecture. Wasting time 93 TRYING OUT LIFE__ Taking the chance “What’s that funny smell in the hall?” When did Mike Shaw become principal?” “Boy, freshmen get smaller every year!” “Are you going to Trent Hostler and Robert Shaffer’s wedding in the auditorium?” Whenever students talked about the day, conversation often turned to experiments. Ranging from mixing chemicals and dissecting fetal pigs to bringing younger brothers to Psychology, experiments helped students try a slice of life. “They were hands-on experiences that helped students gain first hand knowledge,” stated Elizabeth Moore, junior, “When you dissected a rabbit, ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE, David Ickes, sophomore, models his product to his Economics class. you were actually taking part in the class, not just listening to a lecture.” Almost every discipline used experiments to facilitate learning. Student Experience Day and Student Government Day gave the POD students a taste of authority. Children’s Day and the mock wedding showed students their future role in the family. Other experiments were quieter, such as mixing colors in Art, making an assembly line in Economics and driving in Driver’s Ed. “I always looked forward to classes where we experienced what we learned,” said Cheryl Bolyard, junior, “It added to the day.” LAST MINUTE PREPARATIONS, Mrs. Brenda Gerkin helps Bobby McKinney, senior, before rhe mock wedding. RESULTS ARE SLOW TO COME, WAITING FOR PLAYTIME, Patty but Kathleen Tighe, senior, continues to work Hott, senior, and her guest for Children’s Day, in Physics. Wendy Beltner, sit in Psychology. 94 — Experiments Experiments — 95 BEFORE ANOTHER FIELDSHOW RUN-THROUGH, Traci Haskins, Melissa Curtis, juniors, and Mike Smallwood, senior, warmup on the football field. HEADING FOR THE TOP, Connie Barcus, sophomore, tries out the trampoline in PE class. QREDOM BREAKERS Finding our hidden abilities Painting and pasting, drafting and woodworking, fieldshows and concerts, interviews and the click of the camera. These were all familiar to those students who had taken the boredom breakers, unstructured classes. For many, these classes were the highlight of the typical school day. Some time in the darkroom offered relief from the struggle to find the value of N2 or where in the world Johanna was. Christy Mayle and Angie Gabbert, sophomores, agreed that without unstructured classes, school would be pretty boring. Students learned to use their tucked-away skills and went beyond the American Studies book to learn how to properly take photographs, read music and play a variety of instruments. For the person with patience and a skillful touch, drawing angles in drafting or stitching up a new jogging outfit in clothing construction aided in displaying an unknown talent. Happiness might be found at the tip of a paintbrush and for the energy charged person these was always a story to write, a deadline to meet, or a new aerobic routine to learn. John Callahan, senior, stated he took journalism because he was interested in the newspaper aspects of communication. This class and Men’s Chorus helped to round out his schedule. APPLYING HIS SKILLS, Mike King, sophomore helps out with a wall mural. FOCUSING HIS ATTENTION ON MAKING THE PICTURE PERFECT, Kevin Ford, senior, works with his camera at home. Unstructured classes — 97 JHAT TO SAY First find a topic Terror spread across the faces of students as they heard the assignment, “500 word composition due tomor- What to deal with was always the major problem when faced with one of the English department’s infamous compositions. From hunting to job aspirations, students perferred to deal with topics in which they were interested. Such things as dirt bikes and holiday traditions gained a great deal of exposure. Occasionally, however, teachers assigned particular titles which sent most students into sheer panic. Others found it as easy as a stroll down the hall. Three such students were: Kathleen Tighe, senior, who won the Memorial Day speech competition; Willard Jones, senior, winner of 250 in a Blueville Bank sponsored writing contest; and Charlene Kinsey, sophomore, who wrote the best Voice of Democracy 98 — Compositions HOLIDAY TRADITIONS made inter-esting writing for students like Tami Murray, senior. SPORTS LIKE SWIMMING worked their way into numerous comps, as writers dealt with after school activities. Here Julie Paugh, junior, swims at the WVU Coliseum. LAZY SUMMER DAYS ON THE TY-GART LAKE led to compositions in PAP for Kara Harman, junior. Compositions — 99 FROM THE OUTSIDE, Bobby Jones and Phyllis Withers, seniors, tour the county jail. MEETING JAY, Stephanie Kinsey, and HITTING THE SLOPES, members of Nora Louk, Juniors, attend Know Your State the Entertainers meet Mr. Kenneth Godwin in Government Day. the snow. 100 — Tours QN THE ROAD Touring the town No matter what the destination, hitting the road to tour or perform READING THE SPORTS, Scott Man-kins, junior, rides the bus to Fairmont State. was a great learning tool. The Counseling Department sponsored several trips to help students with career plans. Ranging from Grafton Hospital to Fairmont State to the College Fair in Pittsburgh, the tours lasted anywhere from a few hours to a full day. Several departments, such as the band, choirs, publications and athletic teams also took to the road for numerous day trips and several overnight affairs. DAMSELS IN DISTRESS, Charlene Kinsey and Angela Scranage, sophomores, tour Gettysburg. Tours — tot pART OF UFE Learning through doing True learning comes by doing, not taking notes, listening to lectures, nor watching someone perform a skill. Actually taking part in gym class or home economics, gives students the necessary experience needed if they are to perform basic tasks in life. Looking at diagrams in Biology books left most people unmoved, but once the rabbits were put in the lab tray, the complex process of life became vivid. Outside of school, students learned about taking care of themselves in a hostile environment. Learning to drive brought responsibility of taking care of the family car. On the road the driver was on his own, facing anything that happened alone. It only took one dented fender, for most people, to learn cautious driving. Spending time in the woods brought knowledge of widelife, and during the time known as ‘in-season’, ability to handle weapons became extremely important. And hunters learned. Scales and octaves never meant much to most people, until the whole thing came together in the middle of the auditorium with the entire school watching you perform. Hours of training then showed its importance. While practice and training sometimes appeared only grueling punishment, sports became a learning experience once face-to-face competition began. (Concluded on page 105) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT as Chuck Stemple, sophomore, uses his time in gym class to attempt a bull’s eye. 102 — Experience ; % AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER, Racann Rogers and Toma Moats, juniors, look on as their car is being repaired by a helpful motorist. PRACTICING FOR THE FUTURE, Debbie Austin, Steve McDougal, Willard Jones. Karen Logar and Patty Hott, seniors, participate in Children's Day. Experience — 103 AFTER ANOTHER HALF HOUR IN THE DARK, Susie Gal-laher, junior, finishes developing film. PREPARING FOR THE MATCH, Todd Layhew, sophomore, heads for the center of the mat to take his position. LEARNING TO WORK TOGETHER, Brian Harrison and Tim Currey, freshmen, finish an American Studies project. IN AN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE PARTS OF THE GRASSHOPPER, Debbie Hines, sophomore, assists Mr. John Taylor. 104 — Experience (Continued from 102) Organizing a sales campaign helped show students the amount of work that goes into being successful in the economy. From bakesales to yearbook sales, groups spent hours raising money. After listening to hours of confusing lectures, only the experience of ruining 100’ of film or 45 worth of photographic paper taught proper darkroom techniques. “It’s hard to learn by listening,” said Sherri Moore, senior, “but those things you learn to do by doing stay with you the rest of your life. It becomes part of you. I mean, once you run out of gas, 20 miles from home, with 30f in your pocket, you know not to do it again.” • • • LIFE READY FOR THE CEREMONY TO BEGIN, Elizabeth Moore, junior, attempts to hide last minute jitters at the NHS Induction. AT YEARBOOK SALES, Debby Tooth-man, senior, helps students fill out the necessary forms. Experience — 105 SHARING ANSWERS, Scott Santi-banez and John Turner, freshmen, get their work done. IN NEED OF A REFERENCE BOOK AND A QUIET PLACE TO WORK, Brad Criss, sophomore, retreats to the library. CATCHING UP ON THEIR HOMEWORK, Monica Brown, junior, and Kim Mitchell, freshman, work together during lunch. 106 — Homework HOMEWORK Come on! Give me a break! As students headed home each evening, most went with an armload of books and the burden of knowing they would spend the evening pouring over yet another boring homework assignment. Even though homework was on their minds, students could always find another way to fill the time that should have been spent doing questions on Napoleon or reading Jane Eyre. A few minutes on the phone comparing answers would quickly turn to an hour of sharing the day’s juicy STRETCHING HER TIME, (above) Ltah Rogers, junior, uses her warm-up time to cram in a few lines of Jane Eyre. gossip or a fast game of Atari would replace a diagram of frog’s muscles. An ’A’ on an approaching Geometry quiz would be sacrificed for an evening of Magnum P.I. or Fame. Maybe those who were faithful would flip on the stereo, curl up in a corner, and work until bedtime, but most would cram all the knowledge in during those last few minutes before the bus came, waiting for the bathroom in the morning or in class while the teacher took roll. Whatever, if they passed, they managed to get it done. HURRYING TO MEET HER DUE DATE, Candy Robinson, senior, adds the final touches to a report. 107 Homework — I lf T I —polishing people■ 108 — People AWAITING GAME TIME, Some football players watch the cheerleaders during a thuse. TAKING IN THE AFTERNOON SUN, Jeff Keys, Donn Layhew, seniors, and Al Devert. junior, pause to talk after the Homecoming thuse. CAN I QUOTE THAT?, Shane Glass, sophomore, works on his research paper for his English to class. takes many different types to make a world Some like them slim, some like them muscular, some like their hair blonde, but the redbrick building, called Grafton Senior High, likes all 734 different sizes, shapes, colors, and personalities that make the home of the 'Cat special. During nine months’ time, new friends are made, transfer students arrive, and some friends arc lost. The students pulled together to make a community, a school, and a team. It took four separate classes to brighten the days throughout the year, even when it snowed in April or the times it was raining and an unexpected fire alarm sounded. There were always people at their lockers in the mornings laughing at the latest joke or sad when love went out the door. During the year, students marched from room to room, seeing the same people everyday, but they didn’t realize how each one had changed. Maybe it was the little things like a curly perm, a new hairstyle, a new language (Valley Talk), the changing clothing styles, or they had grown taller, whatever it was, they turned from their “old-self.” In Bearcat Country, we always think we’re number one, even though luck on the field or court often went against the elements, the part that really counts is people. No matter what we were doing, getting married in the auditorium, taking tests, passing notes, voting, or just plain joking around, we always will have our favorite teachers and classmates in the back of our minds. REGINA ROSE BOLTON — FLC — i. VICA - 3. Ppwderpuff — 4 Backgammon — 4. Class tournaments — 4 KIMBERLY DIANNE BROWN — FHA - 1. SAE — 2, 3. Art Club — 4. JON PATRICK COCHRAN - Band - i, 2, 3. Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Football —1,4. Basketball — 1,2, 3.4. Track — 2, 3, 4. Entertainers — 3,4. Musical — 3, 4. Singers — 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. DOUGLAS KEITH DAHL - Football — 1, 3, 4. Track — i, 2, 3, 4. Chess — 3. VICA — 4. JANE ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK - Art - t, 2. VICA - 3, 4. NHS - 3, 4. TERRY LEE GABBERT - Band - t, 2, 3. Class tournaments — 1,2. Basketball —, 2, 3. Chess — 2, 3. Track — 3. ANGELA RENE GERKIN - Band - 1. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3, 4. Powderpuff — 2, 3, 4. Journalism Club — 3. FBLA — 4. CAROL JO HAWKINS - Pep 1. Keywanettes - 2. 3, 4. FFA 2, 3, 4. Flag Corp — 4. BEVERLY ANNE HYETT - Drama 1. FBLA - 2. Powderpuff — 2, 3. DECA — 2, 3. Bearcat Staff — 3,4. WVU newswriting competition (First place) — 3. NHS - 3, 4. Quill Scroll - 3, 4. PATRICIA KAY ISNER - Drama 1. FBLA — 2. DECA — 3. Backgammon — 4. BRYAN ROBERT KEENER - Track - 1, 2, 3, 4. Football — 1, 2, 3,4. Basketball — 1. FCA — 1. Varsity — 2. 3. 4 RUSSELL GERALD KOCHKA - Tennis 1, 2. Drama — 1,2, 3. Football — 3,4. Basketball — 3. Track — 3. 4 ROBERT WILLIAM MCKINNEY, JR - Baseball — 2, 3, 4. Class Tournaments — 2, 3, 4. Wrestling — 3, 4. Office Aide — 3. Football — 4. Varsity — 4. SHERYL ANN MILLER — Student Council — i, 3. Basketball — 1, 2, 4. Track — t, 2, 4. Pep — 1. Varsity — 2, 3,4. Class tournaments — t. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class plays — 1, 3. Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2. Singers — 3. Women’s Chorus — 4. Musical — 2, 3, 4. Girls’ State — 3. National Merit Scholarship — 4. SHANNON LOUISE MUM AW - Band - 1, 2, 3, 4. Class plays — 1. Drama — 1. Concert Choir — t. Re-Echo — 2, 3. Keywanettes — 2, 3, 4. All-State Band — 3. Who’s Who in Music — 4. LEIGH CYNTHIA RAINEY - Pep - 3. Singers -3. Women’s Chorus — 4. Musical — 3, 4. Drama — 4. Musical — 3, 4. Drama — 4. Varsity Ball court — 4. ERIC JAMES RIFFLE - VICA — 3, 4. NANCY LORRAINE ROGERS - Basketball - 1, 2, 3.4. Drama — 1. Class secretary — 2, 3. Track — 2, 3,4. FCA - 2, 3, 4. NHS - 3, 4. LISA SUE WESTFALL - SAPP - Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2, 3. Office Aide — 2. Drama — 2. Pep — 1. Musical — 2. Flag Corp — 3. Keywanettes — 3, 4. KAREN SUE SHUGARS — FLC — 1. Chess - 2. DECA — 3, 4. Journalism Club — 3, 4. Key — 4. SCOTT DOUGLAS STANSBERRY - Track — 2. Band — 1, 2, 3,4. Current Events — 3, 4. NHS — 3, 4. FLC — 1. Chess — 2, 3, 4. Sole Club — 1. Key — 4. KATHLEEN VIRGINIA TIGHE - NHS - 3, 4. SAE — 3, 4. Current Events — 3. DEBORAH SUE TOOTHMAN - Powderpuff -1, 2, 3, 4. Tennis — 1, 2, 3, 4. Re-Echo — 3, 4. Quill Scroll — 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Class tournament — 1, 2, 3. FLC — 1. Keywanette — 2, 3. Key — 4. Student Council — 2, 4. CHARLES EARL WARE - FCA —1,2. Football -1, 2, 3,4. Weightlifting — 2, 3,4. Track — 3,4. Varsity — ), 4 110 — Seniors TAKINC assignmcr IN STU classmate Spi ri t to the End — It was a long and hard four years, but we finally reached the top. Through rough and easy classes, clam picnics and wild parties we strived to reach perfection, we stretched to gasp the highest goals possible. Some of us are not sure of our futures, we’re just taking one day at a time, but others have made hard decisions and took steps to better our lives as soon as possible. We followed the leadership our president, Wayne Parker. Other officers were Jill Boyce, vice president; Sharon Beltner, secretary; Becky Drennan, treasurer. Together they led us to a winning year as we took first place at class tournaments in both girls’ and boys’ divisions. With the memory of four years together, we begin to look forward to the future when we will once again be united. % in the NCAA basketball tournament, conversation dwelt on the ’Eers. Monday mornings brought words of praises about Coach Don Nehlen’s magic, or Senior Greg Jones’ tremendous scoring power. By Wednesday, talk turned to the chances of beating upcoming opponents. Saturdays were spent in front of the TV or stereo listening to Jack Fleming and Woody O’Hara follow the squad, that was unless the trip was made north to Morgantown to see the game at Mountaineer Field or the Coliseum. Pat Harton, senior, summed up the feelings of most Graftonians, “Mountaineer sports are more than just games. They’re Kinney, senior, ith an imprint- “How ’bout them ’Eers!” From the beginning of fall, when the West Virginia University football squad traveled to Norman, Oklahoma to hand the Sooners of Oklahoma University a devasta-ing opening-game loss in 90 degree temperature, GHS students joined the rest of the Mountain Stare in the exciterpent that became know as “The Year of the Mountain- Through one of the best years in the football history of WVU and another extremely successful basketball season, GHSers cheered the wins and mourned the few losses. Rieht up to the loss to Florida State in the THE ’EERS’ GREATEST SUPPORTERS, teachers, such as Mr. Rich Bord, showed pride in the state’s largest university. IN FLORIDA, the Mountaineer band struts their stuff at the Gator Bowl. DEBORAH LEE NEASON - Basketball - i. Ten-nis — i, 3. Drama Club — i. Gass plays — i, 2, 3, 4. Best Actress — 1, 2, 3. Keywanettes — 2, 3, 4. Musical — 2, 4. Quill and Scroll — 3, 4. Re-Echo — 3, 4. GERALDINE JOYCE NEWLON - ATC - 1,2, 3, 4. Powderpuff — 1, 2. Drama Gub — 1, 2. Concert Choir — 1. Intramurals — 1, 2. Singers — 2. FBLA — 3, 4. Office Aide — 4, Hero — 4. WAYNE PARKER - Baseball - 2. Backgammon Gub — 2. Key Gub — 4. Bearcat — 4. Senior Class President. TAMELA RAYE ROGERS - Cheerleader - 1. Fea-ture Twiler — 2, 3, 4. Keywanettes — 2, 3, 4. New Generation — 2. Tournament cheerleader — 2, 3, 4. Homecoming court — 3. Prom court — 3,4. NHS — 3, 4. Singers — 4. Entertainers — 4. Varsity Ball court — 4 DEBORAH JANINE SHELTON - Cheerleader Drama Gub — 1. Feature Twirler — 2. Keywanettes — 2. Gass tournaments — 2, 3, 4. Re-Echo — 2, 3, 4. Homecoming queen — 4. Prom court — 4. CHERYL ANN THORN - Band - 1, 2, 3, 4 Re-Echo — 3. New Generation — 3. Musical — 3, 4. Keywanettes — 4. MICHAEL JAMES B. WHITE - Football - 1. Wrestling - 1. VICA - 4. PHYLLIS CHRISTINE WITHERS - Powderpuff — 1,2, 3, 4. Gass tournament cheerleader — 1, 2, 3, 4. Band — 1. Keywanette — 2, 3, 4. Homecoming court — 2. Prom court — 3, 4. Varsity Queen — 4. Partyh Whenever the word went out that a popular group was headed for north-central West Virginia, students hurried to the nearest ticket booths, which were at least 26 miles away in Morgantown, where many groups performed on the WVU campus. Other students traveled to Pittsburgh, Wheeling and Charleston to hear their favorite groups. Ticket prices ranged between 1 o and f 15, but the cost of transportation, food, and IN THE CIVIC CENTER, Judas Priest performs in Charleston. ATTENDING A CONCERT, Jill Boyce and Sharon Beltner, seniors, listen to the music. BEFORE A PACKED HOUSE, Ju- das Priest played in a December concert in Charleston. 114 — Seniors souvenirs ran the cost of the evening to $45 easily. This didn’t stop dedicated fans. Shannon Mumaw, senior, had quite a different reason for going to Morgantown to see Rick Springfield. “I loved it,” she said, “He’s such a hunk.” Even faculty got into the act. Miss Lisa Myers attended the Pat Benetar concert and commented about the trend toward quality groups appearing in West Virginia. “I have seen a lot of concerts, but Pat Benetar was the best.” JOEY LEE ANDERSON — Football - i, 2. FCA — 1, 2. DCT — 3. DECA — 3. DONALD A. BENEDUM - Football - 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball — 1, 2. FCA — 1, 2. Class tournaments — 3, 4. Varsity Club — 3, 4. LISA ELAINE BOLYARD — Powderpuff — 1,3, 4. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3, 4. FLC — 2. FBLA — 3 4 RANDALL W. BOLYARD — Class tournaments — 1, 3. Basketball — 1, 2, 3. LISA SUE BOYLES — Cheerleader — t, 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Track — 1, 4. Drama — 1. BPW Sophomore of the Year — 2. Varsity — 2. Girls State — 3, NHS — 3, 4. Quill Scroll — 3, 4. Powderpuff — 3, 4. Class tournaments — 3, 4. WALTER SCOTT BREEDLOVE PHILIP KEITH BROWN - Band - 1, 2, 3, 4. VICA - 3, 4. MICHAEL PAUL CLELLAND - Football - 1. Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess Club — 1, 2, 3. VICA — 4 BETH ANN DEMOSS - FLC - 1 SAE - 3. HERO — 3. VICA - 4. MATTHEW JON FLOHR JOHN EDWARD FINDLEY - Singers - 1, 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. Football — 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball — 1. Musical — 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY ANN FITZ WATER -SAE-1,2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. TERESA LYNN HEFFERIN GALLAHER -Freshman class vice-president. Concert Choir — i. Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3, 4. Band — 1. FLC — 1. Student Council — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class plays — 1, 2. Homecoming court — i. Sophomore Vice-president. Keywanettes — 2, 3, 4. NHS — 2, 3, 4. Musical — 2, 3. Singers — 3, 4. Entertainer — 3, 4. Prom — 3. All-State Chorus — 3. Prom court — 3, 4. DONAL SEAN HALL — Band — 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. FLC — 1. NHS — 2, 3, 4. Boy’s State — 3. Golf — 3. BILL GUY HARDMAN PATRICK A. HARTON - Concert Choir - 1. Band — 1. Class plays — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class tournament — 1. Singers — 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. All-State Chorus — 2, 3, 4. Musical — 2, 3, 4. Drama — 3, 4. JILL MARIE HODGES — Band — 1, 2, 3. Concert Choir — 1. Pep — 2. Majorette — 2, 3. Journalism Qub — 3. FBLA — 4. CLINT POWELL HOLMES - Football 1. Golf -1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball — 2, 3, 4. Chess — 2, 3, 4. SHAWN THOMAS HOSTLER - Band - 1, 2. Chess — 1. Pep — 2. VICA — 3, 4. PATRICIA LOUISE HOTT - Powderpuff - 2, 3, 4. Backgammon — 3. HERO — 3. VICA — 4. BELINDA SUSAN HOWDYSHELL - SAE - 1, 2, 3, 4. Office Aide — 4. GARY ALAN JOHNS - Golf - 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess — 2, 3. Class tournaments — 2, 4. VICA — 4 WILLARD ALDUS JONES - FLC - 2, 3. Student Council — 2. Office Aide — 3. Chess — 4. STEPHANIE JO KEEFOVER Seniors — 11 ounty owboys It was the last fling of summer. School was on its way, days were getting shorter and it was time for the Taylor County Fair. The Taylor County Fair served as a great relief from the everyday boredom that set in over the summer. During the week of August t-8, many people had their tensions relieved by walking around, looking at exhibits, gazing over cattle, and meeting with all of their old friends whom they hadn’t seen over the summer. Western clothes seemed to be the predominant style of dress for those who enjoyed the “Cowboy Days.” Izod took a back seat to cowboy boots, hats, jeans and western style shirts. A full slate of activities took place during the week, such as livestock showings, horse races, band concerts, demolition derby, exhibit judgings, and the Taylor County Fair Calico Queen Contest. Seventeen contestants were entered in this prestigious ceremony, which served as the highlight for the fair. When the judges’ votes were counted, GHS junior Kara Harman was awarded the title. She followed Tammy Rogers, senior, who crowned her in an emotional climax to the pageant. The crackle of fireworks brought the annual event to a close on Saturday night, providing an electrifying conclusion to the week. SURPRISED AND ELATED, Kara Harman, junior, is crowned Calico Queen. 1983 - CARLA JO KEENER BARNES - Pep Club - t, 2, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2. New Generation — 2. VICA — 3, 4. Singers — 3, 4. DAN KNOTTS — Concert Choir — 1. Stage Crew — 1. FLC — 3. Class tournaments — 3, 4. Golf team “ 3 RICHARD GLENN KNOTTS - FFA — «, 2, 3,4. Seniors SCOTT G. LANCASTER - Art Club - 2. Baseball — 2, 3. Class tournaments — 3, 4. VICA — 3. 4 LORNA CAROL RILEY LANTZ - Class tournaments — 1. Choir — 1. Drama Gub — 3. Pep Club - 4. DONN S. LAYHEW - Football - 1, 2, 3. 4. FCA — 1. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 4. Baseball —■ 1, 4. Wrestling — 2, 3, 4. Varsity Club — 2, 3, 4. Mr. Varsity — 3. Seniors — 117 KAREN SUSAN LOGAR — Student Council — i. NHS — 2, 3, 4. SAE — 2, 3, 4. KEVIN ERIC MATHENY MARK ALLEN MAYLE - Baseball — 2, 3, 4. Class tournaments — 3. VICA — 4. ZENDELL WAYNE MAYLE — FFA - 3. DARREL LEE MCDANIEL - Football — 1. Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4. Singers — 2, 3, 4. All-State Choir — 2, 3. Goldenhammer Award — 4. Track — 4. Baseball — 2, 4. PATRICIA ANN MOLLOHAN — Class tournaments — 1, 2. Drama — I, 2. Pep — 3. FBLA — 4 SALLY ANN MOLLOHAN - Drama - 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3. Class tournaments — 1. FBLA — 2. DECA — 3. Student Council — 4. HERO — 4- BRENDA KAY MOORE - Concert Choir - 1. New Generation — 2. Art — 3. FBLA — 4. SHERRI ANN MOORE - FLC - 1. SAE - 2, 3, 4. NHS — 2, 3, 4. Re-Echo — 4. JEFFERY ALAN MORAN - Drama — 1, 2, 3. Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. VICA — 4. Re-Echo — 4. KIMBERLEE DEAN MORAN - Cheerleader - 1. Pep — 1. Concert Choir — 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Keywanette — 2, 3, 4. Varsity court — 2. Student Council — 2, 3. New Generation — 2. Class tournament — 2, 3. Musical — 2, 3. Homecoming court — 3. Singers — 4. Track — 4. TAMI ANN MURRAY — Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class plays — 1. Student Council — 1. Concert Choir — 1. FLC — 1. Journalism Club — 2, 3. Re-Echo — 2, 3, 4. Bearcat — 2. Singers — 2, 3. Musical — 2, 3, 4. Quill Si Scroll — 3, 4. NHS — 3, 4. Voice of Democracy — 3. Women’s Chours — 4. All-State Choir — 4. CAROL ANN MYERS - FHA — 1. SAE - 2. HERO — 3, 4. FBLA — 4. CYNTHIA KAY PATRICK - Powderpuff - 1. 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Band — 1. New Generation — 2. Chess — 2. Musical — 2. Class tournaments — 3. Pep — 3. ATC — 3. FLC — 4. JAMES MICHAEL PAUGH — FFA — 3, Class tournaments — 3. PHILLIP ANDREW PETERS - FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball - 2. VICA - 4. CAROLYN ESTER PIKE - ATC - 1, 2, 3, 4. FLC — i. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Chess — 2. New Generation — 2. Musical — 2. DECA — 3, 4. KIMBERLY DAISY PISINO - Drama - 1. FLC — 2. Powderpuff — 2, 3, 4. FBLA — 3. Bearcat Staff — 3, 4. Quill Si Scroll — 3, 4. THERESA POLING TIMOTHY ALLAN POLING - Chess — 1, 2. Band — 1, 2, 3, 4. VICA — 3, 4. RANDALL EUGENE PRYOR - Chess - 2. VICA — 3. Class tournaments — 4. RACHEL EDITH PYSELL - Track - 1, 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2. Drama — 1. Varsity — 2, 3, 4. Musical — 2. Re-Echo — 3, 4. Quill Si Scroll — 4. DORA LEE RETHERFORD - Track - 1. Drama — 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Varsity court —2. NHS — 2, 3, 4. Varsity — 2, 3. Sophomore Class president. Bearcat — 3. Re-Echo — 3, 4. Quill Si Scroll — 3, 4. Student Council vice president — 4. DECA — 4. EVA MARIE ROBINSON - FLC — 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Class tournaments — x, 2, 3, 4, Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2. Musical — 1, 2. Re-Echo 2, 3, 4. Varsity — 2, 3, 4. Flag Corp — 3, 4. Quill Si Scroll — 3. Homecoming Court — 4. 118 — Seniors r When students needed an escape from the burden of homework pressures and school, where did they turn? Soaps. What could have brightened the day more than to see two lonely people become a happy couple? Avid fans of General Hospital spent hours in front of the tube to watch the sizzling romance of Luke and Holly, making it the favorite of daytime TV-watchers. “Soaps made me feel better when I was down,” said Beth Morgan, junior, “They gave me the idea that someone else’s problems might have been worse than my own. The biggest trend of the early ’80s, evening soaps continued in popularity. Dallas and Dynasty consistently found their way into the top ten programs. As the song said, “We just couldn’t cope without our soaps.” AFTER SCHOOL, Deb Neason, senior, flips through the channels to find General Hospital. Seniors — 119 LEADING HER PEERS, Dora Retherford, senior, conducts a National Honor Society meeting. “NOW STOP THAT!”, says Kevin Ford, senior, as Candy Robison, senior, helps him with his outfit on Punk Day. A MEMBER OF MEN’S CHORUS, Chuck Saffle, senior, practices for an upcoming concert. -1983— SHARON LISA BELTNER - Band - t. Powderpuff — i, a, 3, 4. FLC — 2, 3. NHS — 3, 4. Varsity Ball — 3, Prom — 3, 4. Student Publications — 3, 4. Quill Scroll — 4. Library Aide — 4. Senior class secretary. ELIZABETH ANN BOLYARD CANDACE JILL BOYCE — Concert Choir - 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. FLC — 2, 3. Varsity Ball — 2. Student Council — 2, 3, 4. Student Publications — 3, 4. NHS — 3, 4. Prom — 3, 4. Homecoming — 4. Quill Scroll — 4. Library Aide — 4. Senior class vice- president. BARBARA JANE BUTCHER — Pep Club — 2, 3, Powderpuff — 4. HERO — 4. FRANCINETTE HELEN SUZANNE CURRY -Concert Choir — 1. New Generation — 2. HERO — 3. VICA - 4. LORI ANN GAINES — Tennis — t, 2, 3, 4. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3. VICA - 3. DONNA DARLENE GUMP - Powderpuff — 1, 2. Basketball — 1, 2. DENNIS ALLEN HOSE — FFA — 3, 4. 120 — Seniors Top the Heap As freshmen, we came to Grafton High School a group, intent on becoming individuals, being ourselves. . We strived to achieve in our own way our - own goals. We were hopeful, expectant, yet wary. Slowly we began to conform — we became high school students. We searched for knowledge. Slowly we followed eternal corridors; opening the passageways to our future; once inside we learned; “the square root of pi . . . dangling participles . . . j’entre dans la salle de classe . . . 36 picas per square inch ...” As sophomores we found that we were a unique breed. We were the youth of today the adults of tomorrow but for now we were young and intended to live that way. And because we were young, life itself was brushed with newness . . . We approached, eager, vibrant, excited, filled with self-conscious bravado, and still with wonder, the perfume of childhood, and cherished dreams lingered on the air; sometimes we were uneasy, sometimes discouraged, and sometimes fearful; yet we never lost the magic of hope . . . Then before we knew it we were Juniors, we’d past the halfway mark. We’d seen two graduate and we knew that next year would be our own. We gave the Seniors a battle for the picnic and we made a memorable prom. We were coming together as a class. We began to make plans and dream about our future after graduation, A.C.T. — S.A.T. scores. Onward we trudged, coming closer and closer to the top of the hill. And as June approached and graduation came and went, we were there. Seniors — we’d come a long way — and this would be our year. As September came we streamed the halls with an air of superiority. We were the top of the heap, the elite, we were the class of ’83. As a class we grew together, we sought the way . .. our smiles, our thoughts our hopes all found expression, all contributed to a lasting memory. A Junior-Senior prom, a summer love, a final french exam . . . all part of our strength .. . we found our place . . . individually we questioned . . . collectively we strived . . . individually we learned . . . collectively we succeeded . .. and so we grew together, not into conforming “togetherness”, but into maturity. The class of ’83’s graduation came and on May 31, 166 Grafton High School Seniors left a world of Friday night football games, Homecoming dances, proms and friendships and entered the world of adulthood as the class of ’84 reached the top of the hill and took its place as Seniors. DANIEL RAY HOSTLER - FFA - }, 4. SHERRY ANN KOTON - Concert Choir - t. Pep - 1. SAE — 2. VICA — 3. DECA — 4. DCTII — 4. Office Aide — 4. DAVID EUGENE LANHAM - Drama - a. VICA — 3. Wrestling — 4. Track — 4. VICA — 4. STEVEN SHAWN MCDOUGAL - Wrestling - 1. PAMELA RENAY MOORE — Band — 1, 2. Powderpuff — 1, 2. Concert Choir — 1. Pep — 1. New Generation — 2. Singers — 3, 4. HERO — 3, 4. TODD DOUGLAS PRICE - Band - 1, 3, 4. Track — 1,2. Chess — 1. FCA — 2. VICA — 3,4. Class Plays 4 KIMBERLY ANN TAYLOR SANDRA KAYE WOLFE - FHA - Flag Corps — 2, 3. HERO — 3, 4. Seniors — 121 abulous ridays Anticipation was seen on every face. Students anxiously awaited dismissal. Clocks and watches were being glanced at every second to every minute. Finally the bell rang. Students dashed from their classes hurrying to their lockers. The doors flew open and the buses filled with chatter and confusion. The lights went out one by one inside the halls of the old school. Janitors could be seen putting away their buckets and brooms. Finally, as the last door was closed and locked, the halls were left dark and dreary. The weekend had arrived and activity moved elsewhere. Going to the downtown Manos theater seemed to be a favorite for the non-drivers. Spending time out or at their boyfriend’s home could be another way of getting away from it all. McDonald’s and the 5th Century Arcade could be seen on Fridays and Saturdays with hugh crowds of high school stu- A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND A WEEK-END, the Entertainers enjoy the weather at Seven Springs, PA. dents. When parents could be persuaded to part with the family car, and the pocket was deep enough to come up with gas money, where did the average Graftonian head? A local mall was usually the first place. Middletown, Mountaineer, or Meadowbrook always had at least a handful of GHSers walking the corridors and playing in the arcades. Restaurants in nearby cities also welcomed the driving Bearcat, particularly Pizza Hut, Durango’s, or Bonanza. These offered partying friends a place away from home to congregate. Sundays, on the other hand, were spent quietly at home doing homework and resting from the weekend, but Monday morning when the 8:40 bell rang, the weekend was over and work began again. LAUGHING WITH FRIENDS, Dora Rether-ford, senior, relaxes after a hard week of school and work. ENJOYING MCDONALDS, Jeff Moran, sen-ior, eats a Big Mac at the local fast food hangout. GARRY LYNN RUCKER TAMMY JEAN RUTERFORD - Drama Club - 1. FBLA — 2. SAE — 3. Library Aide — 4. CHARLES DENTON SAFFLE. JR. - Tennis - i, 2. Concert Choir — 1. Singers — 2, 3. FLC — 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. All-State Choir — 3, 4. Musical — 2, 3, 4. KAREN SUE SEVIER - Pep — i. SAE - 2, 3. HERO - 3, 4. JAMES LYNN SHAH AN — Concert Choir — 1. Singers — 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. Chess Club — t, 4. FLC — 2, 3. Junior Class Vice Pres. Student Council — 3. NHS — 3, 4. JAMES PATRICK SHAVER - Drama - 1, 2. Freshman Basketball — 1. Tennis — I, 2, 3, 4. Concert Choir — 1. Student Council — 2, 3. Soph, treasurer. New Generation — 2. Class tournaments — 2. Class Plays — 2, 3, 4. Musical — 2, 3, 4. FLC — 3. Junior class president. Singers — 3. Key Club - 4. Men’s Chorus — 4. MARK ALAN SHAW - Football - i, 2, 3, 4. Track — 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball — 1. Weightlifter — 2, 3. Chess Club — 1, 2. VICA — 3, 4. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER SHAW - Football — 1, 2, 3, 4. Student Council — 1. FCA — 2, 3. NHS — 3, 4. Varsity Club — 4. JOHN DAVID SHIELDS III GREGORY ALLEN SHREVE — Band - 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess Club — 1, 2. NHS — 2, 3, 4. VICA — 3, 4. Boys’ State — 3. LISA KAY SMITH - Powderpuff - 1, 2, 3, 4. Gass tournament — 1. Drama — 1. Chess — 2. DECA — 3, 4. ROBERT KENNETH STEVENS - Track - 1. VICA - 3, 4. ROBERT RALPH STOBART III - Football - 1. Basketball — 1. Golf — 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess Gub — i, 2, 3. Wrestling — 2, 3, 4. Key — 4. TENA SUE SUMMERFIELD - DCT II - 3, 4. STEVEN NEIL SWIGER - DECA - 4. MARK ALLEN THOMAS BRENDA ANN TITCHNELL - SAE - 2. HERO - 3, 4. CHARLES MICHAEL WAGNER - Band -1,2, 3. Chess — 1, 2, 3, 4. CYNTHIA LYNN WAGNER - Band - 1, 2, 3, 4. Class tournaments — 1, 2, 3, 4. Chess — 1. NIKE — Journalism Club — 3. Drama — 4. Re-Echo — 4. ROSE MARIE WARE - Pep - 1. SAE - 2. Concert Choir — 2. HERO — 3, 4. THOMAS LEE WHITE - Band - 1, 2. Concert Choir —- 1. Drama — 1, 2, 4. New Generation — 2. Class Play — 2. Singers — 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. VICA - 3. LISA MARIE WICKHAM - Band - 1. YAC - 1. Powderpuff — 1, 2, 3, 4. Student Council — 1, 3. Drama — 2. HERO — 3. FBLA — 4. HOBERT SAMUEL WILAND - Band — i, 2, 3. Men’s Chorus — 4. Key — 4. Drum Major — 4. National Band Award — 4. EMMANUEL JAY WILLIAMS Seniors — 123 Alan Devart James Duncan John Epler Richard Flesher Debbie Flint Melba Fox Terry Goff Kay Guthrie Lorinda Hammon Kara Harman John Hershman Alice Hoffa Ronaleen Holt John Keener Lee Ann Lambert Robin Lawson Edward Lemley Nora Louk Scott Mankins Lisa Mayle Brian McDonald Amber Moats Janice Mooney Beth Morgan Phil Newlon Julie Paugh Lenore Pence Leah Rogers Raeann Rogers Gary Stull Shari Tompson Robin Thom Betsy Toothman Carla Westerman Ella White 124 — Juniors One Step Closer= Moving into the front seats of the auditorium during Recognition Day signified the end of a hectic junior year for the Class of 1984. The biggest success was the presentation of the Junior-Senior Prom. “The prom was my junior year,” said Kara Harman, vice-president. She along with President James Grin-nan, Secretary Kristal Currey and Treasurer Leah Rogers led the tranformation of Clair Bee Fieldhouse into a ballroom full of dancing couples. As was usually the case, a small band of faithful workers also created the Homecoming entry, which took first place honors, and the class tournament backdrop, which also won in competition. Once the moving-up ceremony was over, however, the hectic schedule faded into the after glow of happy memories. CELEBRATING THE ’CATS VICTORY: James Grinnan, junior class president, enjoys the state tournament thuse. WORKING ON PLANS, Kara Harman, junior class vice-president, makes a list of ideas. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Leah Rogers, treasurer; Kristal Currey, secretary; James Grinnan, president; and Kara Harman, vice president. Juniors — lay With the return of robins and clumps of crocuses that ventured out through unmowed lawns, Spring let us know that it had returned. The changes in the earth brought back thoughts of long Saturday afternoons spent doing anything imaginations could think of. Sweaters and coats were put away as shorts and T-shirts became the fashion. Students weary from long hours of studying and the dreary look of soggy snow and frozen roads were anxious for the feel of sunshine splashing on their faces. When the call to be outside grew stronger, basketballs and wrestling mats were put away and replaced with bats, golf clubs, tennis rackets or a pair of tennis shoes. Skiing, hot chocolate and warm fireplaces lost their charm as the grass grew greener and the days lasted longer. The most inviting part of the season was Spring Break. Students prepared themselves for rigorous schedules that consisted of sleeping in late, spending the night with friends, days filled with nothing to do and in general, getting caught up on some well deserved relaxation. When they could fit more into their cramped schedules, students visited relatives, went to track practice, went shopping, rehearsed their lines for the musical, worked on class tournaments, went fishing or occupied their time with an activity they had waited all winter to do. Just as all good things must come to an end, Spring Break was soon over, and students were back at their desks. It became harder and harder to keep their minds on class work when the sunshine kept reminding them that there were more interesting things to do. With graduation and the final day of school, the epidemic of Spring Fever was cured, and students and faculty greeted the long-awaited summertime. ENJOYING THE SUN, Peggy Watt,ns, sophomore, enjoys her lunchtime on the field. 1984 James Barlow William Beavers David Blair Randy Bolyard Monica Brown Jadd Buchanan Donna Burgess Scott Burns Christina Cline Joyce Cooper 126 — Juniors Dean Cox Kristal Currey Melissa Curtis Brenda Dickey Marie Dickey Sheryl Forman Fred Forman Stacey Forte Jeff Gray Greg Harman Juniors — 127 ersonal ties_ How did we all survive those dreary days of winter, an all out fight with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or being gounded because we were only two and a half hours late? The answer, as usual was because we always had a group of close friends who would make us forget about our troubles. A clique defined by Webster’s Student Dictionary is “a small, exclusive group of people within a larger group.” There were many so called cliques around GHS that thrived over the years, one person replaced another but the common interests always remained the same. Depending on the point of view a popular clique may have been the jocks, which were various athletes from around the school. This complex social circle could always be broken down into smaller ones containing only two to six people. Other well-known groups may have been The Entertainers, Brains, Seniors, or the Vultures. From another point of view, one of the popular cliques may have been the gang on the bleachers or the girls in the restroom. But no matter how you looked at it, each one was very popular within itself. A member of a clique wasn’t permanently bound to that one group, they could belong to as many as their social ability would allow them. Even though it seemed each clique was tied together by a common link or person, they all melted together to form one chain, bound together to form a school, polished with friendship. MEMBERS OF THE MEN’S CHORUS, Larry Westerman and Matt Flohr, seniors, hang around before the Christmas concert. 1984 James Grinnan Peter Grinnan Steven Grinnan Julie Hines Kim Jenkins Tim Kirby Linda Larew Amanda Malone Debbie Mayle Elizabeth Moore Juniors DAYDREAMING, Paul McKinney, Debt Shelton, Jon Cochran, Dee Ann Duncan and Chuck Bennett, seniors talk. ON THE BLEACHERS, the gang on the bleachers could be seen every day during lunch. Nancy Montgomery David Murphy Greg Pederson Daniel Peters Robert Poe Lisa Rosier Bill Rhodes Mike Riggleman Amy Seders Selena Shriver Juniors — 129 Save an “It was time for a change. To dress prep was to be different, but yet fit in.” That’s how Tony Alonso, junior, summed up the biggest fashion trend in the Tygart Valley during 1983. Izods with turned up collars, combined with button down shirts and straight leg pants or jeans put class in student’s wardrobes. But the “totally” new experience in apparel was the Valley Girl look inspired by Moon Zappa. Combined with a nasally “Like gag me with a spoon,” Val put together stripped mini skirts and leg warmers. Vici Johnson, sophomore, who was the famous Val, said “It was new and very different,” and that it was. But the “normal” student found the easiest way to dress was in sweatsuits or blue jeans, T-shirts, bobby socks and tennis shoes with friendship pins. Whatever fashion statement people made, the trend was toward the clean, neat and conservative look of the ’8o’s. IN FOOTWEAR, students went for brandname tennis shoes such as Nike. 7984 Diane Shingleton Rhonda Sigley Lori Stansberry Bonnie Summers Brigitte Tansill Ronnie Uphold Tony Ware Terry Whitehair 130 — Juniors Mitzi Willis Nora Wolfr James Wolverton Cheryl Bolyard Edward Charleton Weedle Harmison Kim Icltes John Poole Juniors — 131 leathering at the River The effect of America’s return to religion could be seen as students’ concerns included the formation of beliefs in God. Whether in or out of a church, the students religions were made unique by the addition of their ideas. There were still students who had little care for thoughts of the Divine, but the number of students who became interested increased. Many students discovered new churches or rediscovered their own. As the needs and interests of youths changed the opportunities in the church changed with them. Activities such as loclt-ins, planned fasts, youth fellowship groups, choirs and other youth-oriented activities made attending church more appealing. Churches benefited from the inclusion of youth. Areas such as worship and community involvement took on new perspectives. It wasn’t unusual to see students leading church services or striving to raise money for World Hunger. The mix of older and newer Christians was a welcome change, regardless of the denomination. IN THE PRUNTYTOWN UNITED METHODIST LOCK- IN, GHS students mix with other Christians (below), while Mrs. Jane Turner, counselor, (right) works with the younger set. tja — juniors Rodney Adlington Tony Alonzo Scott Barker Ctrl Bolyard Donald Carroll Brenda Coleman Krista Cox Shannon Rohr Frank Gaines Susie Gallaher Kevin Gallagher Tammy Haller Tom Hart Traci Haskins David Hines David Hott Sonia Hussion Cheryl Jenkins Stephanie Kinsey Julie Knight Richard Knight Karen Knotts Veronica Knotts Eric Lantz Dora Leggett Julie Lough Linda McDaniel Pam McGill Tonia Moats Robert Poling Jeff Salazar Alva Thorn Lonnie Uphold Richard Waters Aaron Wood Juniors — 133 John Arnold Shelly Baldwin Connie Bare us Krista Barlow Keith Birdsell Stephanie Bobela Randy Bock Kenny Bolyard Kevin Bolyard Todd Bolyard Greg Boyce Sheila Boyce Michelle Boyles Kim Burrows Joyce Butcher Pam Cain Chris Caldwell Cathy Callahan Stacy Cathell Mike Clelland Steve Cochran Keith Cole Karla Conner Richie Coole Brad Criss Teresa Cross Mary Croy Tami Corrothers Jennifer Cox Chrissy Currey Tim Dahl Karla Dalton Devin Dean Jerry Defenbaugh Betty Dennis Brian Drcnnan Dina Duckworth Matt Elder Richard Ellington Brian Farnsworth Erin Faulkner Bryce Findley Mark Fitzpatrick James Fitzwater Tammy Ford Joe Fortney Steve Frame Angie Gabbert Tim Garner David Getz Donna Gillespie Shane Glass Cheryl Gray Suzanne Gribble 34 — Sophomores When spirits seemed to be low, the sophomore class always had the special talent of pulling together to prove the Bearcat family truly did have school spirit. Not only did they have the ability to raise hopes high, as evident by the sophomore-led “Terrorists” who sparked enthusiasm during the basketball tournaments, but also pulled together as a class to win first place for their centerpiece and girls’ uniforms during class tournament competition. With the help of class officers Mike McKinney, president. Brad Criss, vice-president, Steve Cochran, secretary, and Todd Bolyard, treasurer, the group raised over 300 to pay for the year’s activities. A candle sale held in the middle of the winter accounted for the majority of the profits. The best part of being a sophomore, however, was looking forward to being a junior. “Yeah, that’s really exciting,” said Cheryl Gray, sophomore. AT THE STATE TOURNAMENT, Mike McKinney, sophomore president, watches the game with Brian McDonald, junior. TAKING TIME FOR CLASS, Brad Criss, sophomore vice-president, works on his research paper for CP English. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Mike McKinney, president; Brad Criss, vice-president; Steve Cochran, secretary; and Todd Bolyard, treasurer. Sophomores — x 35 1985 Teresa Haller Catherine Harman Haeley Harman Carla Harvey Steve Hayes Selena Hcbb Tonya Hedrick Mike Heldreth Debbie Hines Roger Hoffman Trent Hostler Steve Howdyshell “How do we pay for it?” That question usually brought committee meetings to a halt. Finding the best way to raise operating funds for activities left most organizations perplexed. The band sold fruit, choirs put on shows, publications sold ads, Keywanettes held the Rock-a-thon and weight-lifters sponsored a lift-a-thon. Other groups sold everything from candles to sunvisors. Collectively, over 2 5,000 was raised for activities. HELPING SELL THE RE-ECHO, Mr. Dave Bruner wears a visor. Making Change Beverly Hoy Chris Hunsaker Steve Hussion Eric Hyett David Ickes Cindy Isner Greg Isner Brenda Johns Vici Johnson Tammy Jones Joyce Kiger Tammy Killebrew 136 — Sophomores RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY, Tonia Moats, junior, and Shannon Mumaw, senior, visit with a friend during the Keywanette Rock-a-thon. SLINGING BOXES, Ur. Stansberry, junior, unpacks fruit for the band’s sale. Mike King Charlene Kinsey Joe Kirby Eric Kisner Todd Kisner Tammy Kite Julie Klepfel Bonnie Knight Jeanie Knotts Kim Knotts Mary Knotts Kandie Kochka Alicia Lanham Chris Lantz Connie Larew Todd Layhew Michelle Leeson Tom McCartney Vicky McDaniel Sissy McGinnis Mike McKinney Mike McVicker Melissa Markley Debbie Mason Sophomores — 137 Kevin Massie Jimmy Mathis Christy Mayle Frank Mayle Jimmy Mayle Kelly Mayle Uley Mayle Kathy Mitter Christi Moats Sensi Moats Audrey Moran Kathy Myers Chris Myhalsky Karen Nestor Donald Owens Cathy Patrick Scott Perks Bryan Phillips Tammy Phillips Pam Pisino Bill Poling Jim Poling Kathy Poling Tammy Poling Calvin Poston Danny Poston Denise Powroznik Cara Preston Terry Pyles Lea Ann Reed Ethan Riffle Cara Roach Della Sandor Bryan Satterfield Rod Satterfield Angie Scranage Sonja Scranage Debbie Shaffer Robert Shaffer Diane Shaw Eric Shaw Amy Sheme Paul Shingleton Ruth Shingleton Rod Shreve Robin Shuttlesworth Chip Sinsel Scott Simons Brian Smith Mary Smith Roy Smith Michelle Stead Chuck Stemple Rhonda Summers 1$8 Sophomores Freshmen — 141 Fresh Start= class meetings. As the year progressed, a small band of loyal classmates gathered around the class officers, led by Jim Waters, president, to participate in class plays, powderpuff and tournaments. The faces changed along with the activities, as the “Class of ’86” went through their year on the bottom rung. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Dan-ica McDevit, treasurer; Sharon Keys, secretary; Ben Garrett, vice-president; Jimmy Waters, president. At one time or another, everyone must cross the long and difficult bridge known as the freshman year. It’s a frightening experience going from middle to high school. It’s like climbing to the top of the sliding board, once you go down you’ve got to climb up again. Well, this year’s freshman class started out like most, getting rowdy in REPRESENTING THE BAND, Jim Waters, freshman president, and Keith Epler, freshman, collect money from a supporter in downtown Grafton. Shelly Hunsaker Rhonda Hupp Heather Johnson Charles Jones Sharon Keys David Kidd Troy Kimbrew David Kirkpatrick Jody Kite Donn Kitzmiller Angela Knotts Darrell Lake Stephanie Lambert John Laulis Robin Laulis Arietta Lee James Leggett Billy Lemmon Rhonda Little Gary Mayle Cheryl McCartney Lucinda McCartney Jeff McCloy Cheryl McDaniel Lori McDaniel William McDaniel Danica McDevitt Randy McDonald Patrick McVicker Johnathon Metz Jeffrey Miller Martin Miller Doug Mills Jeffrey Mitchell Kimberly Mitchell r1986 ENJOYING THE SNACKS OF REESE’S PIECES CANDY ET, played by Candy Robinson, senior, walks the hall. COMPARING NOTES AND SHOWING OFF THEIR PAC MAN FOLDER, Shelia Boyce and Trent Hostler, sophomores, talk in class. 142 — Freshman Misty Mitchell Scott Mitchell Beverly Montgomery Gerorge Montgomery Barbara Moore Edward Moore Roger Moore Lisa Moyer Lisa Murphy Gary Musgrave Robbie Neason Loud la Owens Andre Palmateer Kimberly Paugh Timothy Peters Sandy Pitzer Cynthia Poling David Poling Kevin Poling Terry Poling Tracey Posey David Poston Lisa Prowroznik Amanda Reed Brian Reed Eddie Reneman Dr usd la Riblett JiU Riffle Tammy Robb David Robinson John Robinson Tammy Rogers Mark Rosier Marie Roule Heart “Boy, I wish I had created them!” That’s what’s Julie Hines, junior, had to say concerning the invasion of three of the ’8o’s biggest fads — ET, Pac-Man and Garfield, which appeared on everything from notebooks to t-shirts. Created for Steven Spielberg’s block buster, ET captured the hearts of Americans, who paid 33 million to sit in packed theatres to see the alien and his friend Eliot in the top movie of the year. Not only did Universal reap the benefits of the nation’s love affiar. Reese’s Pieces, a candy popularized by the movie, increased sales by 67% in two months. “ET was interesting and exciting,” said Jeff Salazar, junior, “I saw it three times.” Another fad to sweep GHS, Garfield began as a TV special and quickly expanded into books and every type of enterprise. “He’s just tough,” said Melissa Curtis, junior, while Becky Settler, freshman, described the feline as “fat and loving.” Video mania gave birth to cult leader Pac-Man, who started in an arcade, then moved to TV and music. Pac-Man Fever, a popular song, captured the emotions of a nation obsessed with computers. CAPTURING HEARTS ON EVERYTHING FROM T-SHIRTS TO PENCILS AND NOTEBOOKS, fads such as Garfield were an everyday part of GHS life. Freshmen — 143 Pigging out, the great American pastime, took on a particular flavor inside the Ty-gart Valley. Pizza from Luigi’s. Big Macs from McDonalds. Strawberry shakes from the Dairy Queen. What a way to spend a day! And what day was ever complete without at least one session of consuming food in mass quantity? “You see it everywhere you go,” said Michelle Stead, sophomore. “At parties, during school, at home, in restaurants. Everyone does it. Pigging out is great.” Pizza was favorite in town, especially with the opening of Luigi’s on Beech Street. It’s proximity to the school even allowed for an occassional illegal lunch for ingenious students. McDonalds in Harman Plaza continued a favorite hangout. “You see everyone you know there after a game,” said Julie Paugh, junior, “Besides, you can af- ford to pig out at McDonalds.” Mexican foods gained new respect as a host of new Mexican restaurants opened in neighboring Morgantown, Fairmont, and Bridgeport, providing many with their first Jalepeno experience. “It’s great until it starts to show. Then it’s not so fun,” said Candy Robison, senior, “You go from Dairy Queen shakes to Diet Coke in a hurry.” Diet Coke was but one of many new products that appeared on the market with a new low-caloric sweetener called Nutri-Sweet which was developed to take the place of Saccharin. This development made pigging out a little safer for weight-conscious people. It’s most widespread use was in diet soda, as all major bottlers marketed success brands. “After all,” concluded Robison, “you need something to wash down M Ms.” TAKING TIME FOR LUNCH, Beth MorganJ jumoc, munches a burger during a trip to Fairmont State Colle CHOWING DOWN BEFORE LUNCH, Donald| junior, enjoys a snack. 7986 John Seargeant James Setler Rebecca Setler Penny Sevier Melanie Shackelford Brian Shaffer Lee Shaffer Kathy Shaffer Patrick Shaw Diana Shingleton Teresa Shipp Pamela Shreve Dave Singleton Stewart Slaven Stacee Smith Charles Spencer Vassie Stafford Gloria Start Shane Stemple Rhea Stickley Brenda Stockett Kim Roy Kevin Runner Scott Santibanez Gary Schultz John Scroggs 144 — Freshman AT THE AFTER PROM, Chuck Bennett, Senior doesn’t believe in getting thirsty, while Lori Hammon, Junior makes sure there is no trace of her feast on her face. Micheal Stull Andrew Sypolt Kim Swick Veronica Trimbell Eric Trickett John Turner Walter Tucker Paula VanBuren Brenda Ware James Waters Russell Watkins Larry Weaver Russell Weaver Kathy Weber Denzil Westfall Leslie White Timmy Wilfong Lisa Williams Joseph Wisniewski Betty Wolfe John Wolfe Pamela Wolfe Wayne Wood Cindy Woods Kristy Wyatt Brenda Wyckoff Freshmen — 145 Ah “It was the highlight of my year!” That’s how Mr. Rod Kuhn, publications advisor, summed up his feelings after he was named the NHS Teacher-of-the-Year at the annual Awards Day Assembly held near the close of school. Mr. Kuhn, a graduate of Fairmont State College, taught journalism, photography, two levels of English and Special Ed. In addition to Student Publications, he sponsored the Quill Scroll Society and the Senior class. “One thing for sure,” Mr. Kuhn said, “my day was full. I did something totally different every 45 minutes. Although I complained about all the work that comes with six different classes in six periods, I think it would be extremely boring having to teach the same thing all day. Still, I thanked God everytime I looked at the calendar and it was Friday.” Starting at GHS in 1979, Mr. Kuhn began his career with one journalism class and developed the program to a point where publications involved 10% of the student body and occupied three periods of the school day. Under his direction the yearbook became an award winner. “I’m most proud of the achievements the Re-Echo has achieved. The 1982 book won a First-Place Award from Columbia Scholastic Press, a Showcase Award from Herff-Jones, and was named as the third best yearbook in West Virginia by United High School Press Association.” When the day ended, the 28-year-old headed for his home in Fairmont. “Getting out of Grafton kept me from burning out. It gave me a chance to get away from my work and allowed me the comfort of stepping out of my role for awhile. It was worth the drive.” Although Mr. Kuhn likes north-central West Virginia, he has never intended to stay permanently. “I want to live on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Some day I’m going to be able to afford the move, but I’m glad I’ve had the experience of being at GHS.” DURING THE HOLIDAYS, Mr Rod Kuhn enjoys his free time at his parents’ home in Fairview. GREGORY H. CARTWRIGHT -Principal THOMAS A. TALERICO - Vice-principal NORMAN ADLINGTON, JR. -Band; Guitar Lab JUDITH L. BARRICK - English MARGERY J. BOLYARD - Health; PE; Science 146 — Faculty STILL LEARNING, Mr. Kuhn tours the Herff Jones publishing plant in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. WORKING ON PUBLICATIONS, Mr. Kuhn looks at yet another contact sheet. RICHARD B. BORD - Am. Stud.; Football; Track; Intramurals P IRVIN BRANIFF - Am. Stud.; Dr. Ed.; Football; Track DAVID L BRUNER - Am. Stud.; World Cult.; Chess DEBBIE L. BURNS - Home Ec.; Occ. Exp. FHA; Pep DIANA J. COLEBANK - English Faculty — 147 The lounge. It was a place to escape the pressure of the classroom. A haven where teachers came together to compare their days and to find a sympathic shoulder when things weren’t going as smoothly as desired. Here the faculty shared coffee in the morning, lunch at noon and occasional threats from kind-hearted friends and colleagues between classes. Teacher lounges occupied two separate rooms, one located on each floor for the convenience of faculty stationed long distances from one or the other. Each consisted of work areas, restrooms and lounge areas. Odd pieces of second hand furniture, combined with abstract art, created a hodge-podge atmosphere with a character all its own. Mornings in the lounge began when the coffee was finished. As teachers wondered in, beating the 8 a.m. curfew by seconds, newspapers and conversation began their rounds of the rooms. News, sports items and local gossip dominated ENJOYING HER FREE TIME, Ms. Debbie Joyce, enjoys the lastest lounge jolce. the talk. By the time the 8:40 bell signalled first period, almost every faculty member had spent at least a few minutes in the friendly confines psyching themselves up to face the day. Halfway through their day, teachers headed to the lounge for their lunch. Jockeying for the best seats, they picked up the conversation where it had left off in the morning. Over cans of Pepsi Free and trays of cafeteria food, talk ranged from the latest antics of the anti-teacher state legislature through vacation plans to the latest joke. The problems of the day almost disappeared, but the inevitable knock on the door or class-change ALAN R. DEPIANO: Am. Stud.; Con. Ed.; Pol. Sci.; Psyc.; Sp Ed. ELEANOR S. DUCKWORTH: Finance Sec. DONNA H. GARRETT: Alg.; Math; Pep; Senior. BRENDA A. GERKIN: Sp. Ed. KEN GODWIN JR.: Choirs; Drama. JANET L. HAGEDORN: Speech Therapist. DEBORAH S. JOYCE: Learning Resources; Math; Backgammon. FORREST E. KELLEY: Bio. RONALD L. KITTLE: Dr. Ed. DAVID W. KNOTTS: Alg.; Bio.; Math; F.F.A.; Junior. 148 Faculty bell continually reminded teachers of their responsibilities. Although most teachers spent part of their planning periods running off exams, making phone calls and conferring with administrators, at least a few minutes could be spent catching up on the world outside their classrooms. Again the lounge seemed a perfect place to do that. “It served as a nerve center,” said Ms. Nancy Lavender, “No matter what you needed, whether it was someone to talk to or information on the day’s activities, you knew you could find it in the lounge.” LISTENING TO THE LATEST, Mrs. Debbie Burns spend time in the lounge. CATCHING UP ON SCHOOL NEWS, Mrs. Sharon T rickett, Ms. Nancy Lavender, Mrs. Brenda Gerkin and Mrs. Debbie Burns read the Graftonian-Bear-cat. ROD D. KUHN: Student Publications; Eng.; Quill Scrool; Senior NANCY S. LAVENDER: French; Spanish; Foreign Language. IVY M. LOUK: Art; Brush Palette. ANN G. MARCHESE: Sec. DARLENE M. MARTIN: Geo.; Math; S.A.E. C. DICK MERCER: Counselor; Student Council. BETTY ROSE MORRISON: Con. Ed.; Psyc.; Socl; World Cut; N.H.S. LISA A. MYERS: Eng.; Drama; Cheerleaders. LAWRENCE D. SPADAFORE: Econ.; See DIANA L. STRIPPEL: Learning Resources. JUSTTALKINGTHINGSOVER, Mr. Gregory Cartwright, principal, chates with the other chaperons at the after-prom, Mr. Dan Mankins and Mr. Thomas Taler-ico. assistant-principal. TAKING TIME TO SMILE FOR THE CAMERA, Mr. Cartwright sells fund-raising chances at the Boxcar Willie Concert during the Railroad Heritage Festival. LISTENING ATTENTIVELY, Mr. Cartwright reflects on the words spoken at the National Honor Society reception. y — Faculty When the 3:30 bell rang, most (acuity members hit the parking lots, got in their cars and headed for home. There they played with the kids and the dog, enjoyed company of friends, watched a few hours of TV and got eight hours of sleep. But long after the halls were silent, one man remained behind making sure the school was ready for the next day. That man was Mr. Gregory H. Cartwright, principal, who, for his efforts, was named state Administrator of the Year by the West Virginia Personnel and Counselors Association. Mr. Cartwright’s day normally started at 7:30 a.m. when he arrived at the building. Buried deep in paperwork, he prepared for the day. As faculty and students began to arrive, a line usually formed outside his office door, each person with a series of problems or requests. As the day progressed, and the phone calls mounted, Mr. Cartwright handled everything from student discipline problems to observations of teachers and everything in between. After dismissal, the principal could be seen at whatever extracurricular activity was going on that night. Lending his support to virtually every student group, he traveled extensively throughout the state to watch the ’Cats play. After graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in math, Mr. Cartwright began his career at Grafton High in 1970. After receiving his Masters in Curriculum, also from WVU, he was promoted to Vice-Principal, a position he held for four years. In 1979, he accepted the position of principal. Although only 34 years old, Mr. Cartwright was one of the “senior” members of the staff. He filled no less than 21 vacated posi- tions in four years in the administrative post. Besides changes in faculty, Mr. Cartwright also expanded the schedule from six to eight periods, directed the spending of Step 7 and Better Schools monies to improve instructional equipment and the physical plant, and helped initiate new discipline and attendance policies. What time the administrator had for his private life was spent with his wife Lynn and two sons Jason and Zane in their modern home on Route 50 north of Pruntytown. He also was a member of the Grafton chapter of the Shriners. In fact, he could be spotted in parades and at money raising events dressed as one of the Shriner Clowns, adding to his role as the prominent citizen — and administrator. JOHN R. TAYLOR - Biology; Chess N FERN THORN — English; Senior SHARON L. TRICKETT - Am. Stud.; Psych.; Soc.; Current Events JANE S. TURNER - Counselor AUSTIN R. UPTON. JR. - PE; Atten. Coordinator; Baseball JUDY A. WALKER - English; SAE RUSSELL R. WALLS, JR. - Library; Golf; Key CONSTANCE M. WARDER — Chem.; Sci.; Physics; NIKE; NHS WILLIAM V. WEAVER II - Gifted Ed.; Spec. Ed. Coordinator; FCA; Baseball NANCY D. WISEMAN - Am. Stud.; W. Cult.; Cheerleaders; Keysvanettes; Senior Faculty — IV WOMEN’S CHORUS: Row i: Cheryl Bolyard, Jodi Smith, Lorie Hammon, Peggy Marehese, Becky Drennan, Julie Klepfel, Tami Murray, Cheryl Thorn, Erin Faulkner, Minda Keener, Angie Gabbert, Tami Rogers, Catherine Harman, Kristal Currey, Ronalene Holt, Raeann Rogers, Stephanie Kinsey, Alicia Lanham, Kim Moran, Krista Cox, Haeley Harman, Sheryl Miller. Up stairs front: Alice Hoffa, Lenore Pence, Elizabeth Moore, Charlene Kinsey, Vici Johnson, Leith Rainy, Leah Rogers, Cathy Patrick. Up stairs back: Rhonda Summers, Kara Harman, Julie Hines, Debby Neason. MEN’S CHORUS: Row i: Tony Ware. Tony Alonso, Bill Beavers, Jadd Buchanon, Donald Carroll, Jon Cochran, Brent Cox, Brad Criss, Mike Currey, Kevin Dean, Greg Duckworth, Matt Elder, Richard Ellington, Bryce Findley, Jeff Findley, Matt Flohr, Kevin Ford, Greg Harman, Pat Harton, David Hines, Chris Hunsaker, Kim Jenkins, Jeff Keys, Chris Lantz, Ed Lemley, Kelley Mayle, Jeff Moran, Bryan Phillips, Chuck Saffle, Richard Scroggs, James Shahan, Todd Sharp, Pat Shaver, Keith Tucker, Tony Ware, Larry Westerman, Tommy White, Sam Wiland, Sonny Wright. Groups— CONCERT CHOIR: Row i: Billy Lemmon, Valarie Bess, Cheryl McCartney, Melanie Shackelford, Brenda Stockett, Vivian Gaines, Lisa Prowzenick, Elain Baker, Kim Mitchel, Lisa Fortney. Row z: Rhea Stickley, Cheryl McDaniel, Kim Burrows, Cher-rie Hewey, Steve Fairley, Scott Santi-banez, Brian Reed, Tyler Cox, Eric Evans, Leslie White, Kim Roy, Heather Johnson, Cathy Shaver. Row 3: Cindy McCartney, Lisa Williams, Tammy Kite, Arietta Lee, Jodi Kite, John Turner, Dave Robinson, Andy Side-pole, Eddie Reneman, Ben Garrett, Selena Hebb, Marie Route, Pam Shreve, Rhonda Little, Stacey Smith, Row 4: Jill Riffle, Lea Ann Reed, Sharon Keys, Stephanie Lambert, Krista Barlow, Jeff Mitchell, Chris Maholski, Larry Weaver, Tim Currey, Matt Carder, Brad Fleming, Tammy Rogers, Leah Shaffer, Jan Dawson, Paula Ex-line, Tammy Kilabrew. 152 — Groups BAND: Row i: N. Montgomery, V. Johnson, S. Mayle, L. Stansberry, T. Rogers, S. Mumaw, L. Rosier, S. Flohr, S. Gallaher, B. Summers, Row 2: C. Bolyard, V. Bess, B. Montgomery, J. Turner, E. Moore, S. Keys, K. Shaffer, K. Clark, M. DeMoss, K. Roy, M. Willis, L. White, A. Fitzwater, C. Mcdaniel, B. Ware, J. Riffle, K. Paugh, T. Whitehair, D. Westfall, J. Golden, K. Epler, S. Santibanez, S. Wiland, Row 3: R. Summers, H. Harman, J, Brown, C. Thorn, B. Setler, S. Thompson, L. Moyler, T. Haskins, M. Stead, S. Gribble, T. Haller, A. Lee, C. Flohr, M. Harrison, J. Miller, K. Brown, J. Epler, C. Slaven, M. Smallwood, J. Waters, T. Hedrick, Row 4: C. Westerman, J. Salazar, J. Robinson, L. Kuhnes, C. Gray, D. Sanders, C. Sinsel, G. Shreve, T. Garner, D. Hall, R. Adlington, S. Stansberry. R. Coole, T. Crothers, T. Poling, R. Shreve, T. Price, Row 5: E. Faulkner, A. Gabbert, S. Baldwin, A. Hoffa, C. Hawkins, E. Robinson, S. Shriver, C. Tighe, C. Patrick, A. Ceders, D. Laggett. MAJORETTES: Row 1: Rhonda Summers, (Assistant Drum Majorette) Shannon Flohr, Lisa Mayle, Vici Johnson, Lori Stansberry, Tami Rogers, (Feature Twirl-er) Lisa Rosier, Susie Gallaher, Nancy Montgomery, Bonnie Summers. Sam Wiland, (Drum Major). All-State Chorus: Row 1: Leigh Rainey, Tami Murray, Minda Keener, Row 2: Pat Harton, Chuck Saffle, Jef Findley. Groups — 133 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: From row: l isa Rosier, Melissa Curtis, Melba Fox, Nancy Montgomery, Sheryl Miller, Catherine Harman, Haeley Harman, Cheryl Bolyard, Leah Rogers, Julie Hines, Sensei Moats, Debbie Hartley, Christy Moats. Back row: Pat Harton, Keith Brown, Jeff White, Kevin Dean, Tim Garner, Eric Shaw, Debi Shelton, Chrissi Curry, Peggy Watkins. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Row i: Kathleen Tighe, Jane Fitzpatrick, Bev Hyett, Jill Boyce, Sharon Beltner, Lisa Kuhnes, Karen Logar, Sherrie Moore, Dora Rctherford, Tami Murray, Lorraine Rogers, Tammy Rogers. Teresa Gallaher, Lisa Boyles, Minda Keener. Row a: Nora Louk, Tonia Moats, Raeann Rogers, Lisa Mayle, Brigitte Tansill, Elizabeth Moore, Shari Thompson, Julie Paugh, Pam MacGill, Krista Cox, Julie Lough, Stephanie Kinsey, Kristal Cur-rey, Kara Harman, Alice Hoffa. Row y. David Hines, John Epler, Jef Findley, Greg Shreve, Mike Shawn, James Shahan, Scott Stansberry, John Keener, Scott Mankins, Ed Lemley. G roups LIBRARY AIDES: Front row: Angie Gabbert, Bonnie Summers, Lisa Thorn, Paula Exline, Alice Hoffa. Back row: Lori Stansberry, Sharon Beltner, Jill Boyce, Susan Gallaher, Selena Shriver. 154 — Groups KEYWANETTES: Row i: Miss Nancy Wiseman, Phyllis Withers, Tammy Rogers, Shannon Mumaw, Raeann Rogers, Debi Toothman. Row 2: Michelle Stead, Vici Johnson, Lori Stansberry, Leonore Pence, Cheryl Thorn, Haeley Harman, Tonia Moats, Bonnie Summers, Nancy Montgomery, Tonia Hedrick. Row y Lisa Mayle, Deb Neason, Kim Moran, Lisa Rosier, Melissa Curtis, Candy Robison. KEY: Row 1: Kevin Dean, Brad Criss, Chris Lantz. Row 2: Mr. Russell Walls, Greg Harman, Keith Cole, Mike McVicker, Jerry Defenbaugh, Debby Toothman, Wayne Parker. Row y John Wininger, Brian Drennan, Chip Sinsel, Scott Stansberry, Jeff White, Kelley Mayle, Sam Wiland. OFFICE AIDES: Front row: Phyllis Withers, Debbie Mason, Nancy Montgomery, Tonia Moats, Weedle Harmison. Back row: Jeff Keys, Regina O’Brien, Karla Dalton, Karla Conner, Stacy Forte, Belinda Howdyshell, Mr. Tom Talerico. Groups — 155 BACKGAMMON: Row i: Kenny Hose. James Grinnan, Tommy Heldreth, Pam Pisino, Patty Isner. Row 2: Ms. Debbie Joyce, Mitzi Willis, Cara Roach, Steve Hayes, Mike Heldreth, David Hott, Scott Burns, Charles Young. Regina Bolton O’Brien, Mike Harrison. CURRENT EVENTS: Row i: Tom Hart, Jeff White, Mike Shaw, Scott Stansberry Lori Stansberry. Groups: DRAMA CLUB: Row 1: Brigitte Tansill, Kevin Ford, Leah Rogers, Tony Alonzo, Row 1: Julie Klepful, Jim Weaver, Susie Gallaher, Leigh Rainey, Cathy Patrick, Selena Hebb, Michelle Leason, Charlene Kinsey, Kim Burrows, Cheryl Bolyard, Joyce Kiger, Krista Bar-low, Kim Clark, Tammy Wickham, Kandie Kochka, Vicie McDaniel. 156 — Groups NIKE: Row i: Connie Larew, Beth Croston, Debbie Hartley, Becky Drennan, Row 2: Kathy Poling, Linda McDaniel, Apryl Kesling, Sissy McGinnis, Sue Stafford. Row 3: Mrs. Constance Warder, Kristy Wyatt, Mary Smith, Lisa Harasanian, Suzanne Hartley, Donna Walker, Carla Westerman, Pam Cain, Kathy Myers, Miss Lisa Jones S.A.E.: Row 1: Karen Logar, Sherri Moore, Beverly Fitzwater, Cheryl Jenkins, Belinda Howdyshell, Chath-erine Tighe, Mrs. Judy Walker. STUDENT COUNCIL: Row Shelly Hunsaker, Charlene Kinsey, Melba Fox, Beverly Montgomery, Danica McDevitt, Stephanie Kinsey, Brenda Stockett, Lisa Fortney, Sally Mollohan. Row 2: Kara Harman, Leah Rogers, Brenda Ware, Sharon Keys, Kristal Currey, LeaAnn Reed, Brad Criss, Richard Scroggs, Ben Garrett, Tim Curry, Scott Santibanez. Row 3: Kitty Barcus, Stephanie Lambert, Cheryl Gray, Jeff White. Tree: James Grinnan, Debby Toothman, Jimmy Waters, Kevin Ford. Groups — 157 QUILL QC SCROLL: Row i: Lisa Boyles, Scott Mankins, Ed Lemley, Sissy Robinson. Row 2: Debby Toothman, Brigitte Tansill, Debi Shelton, Tami Murray, Kara Harman, Julie Hines. RE-ECHO STAFF: Row 1: Julie Hines, Kara Harman, Melba Fox, Debby Toothman, Tami Murray, Lisa Boyles, Rachel Pysell, Sissy Robinson, Scott Mankins, Ed Lemley. Row 2: Sherri Moore, Lorie Hammon, Suzie Gallaher, Leigh Rainey, Kitty Barcus, Alice Hoffa, Julie Paugh, Julie Lough, Cheryl Gray, Michelle Stead, Jeff Salazar, Beth Morgan. Groups— BEARCAT STAFF: Row 1: Julie Knight, Michelle Boyles, Cathy Callahan, Stacey Forte, Charlene Kinsey, Weedle Harmison, Cheryl Bolyard, Roni Holt. Row 2: Betsy Toothman, Trent Hostler, Sheila Boyce, Christy Mayle, Angie Gabbert, Tony Alonso, Richard Scroggs, Angi Scranage. Unphotographed: Bev Hyett and Kim Pisino, editors. 158 — Groups ART CLUB: Row t: Teresa Cross, Dee Powroznik, Chrissi Currey, Kevin Gallagher, Billy McDaniel. Row 2: Randy Bolyard, Dan Peters, Steve Howdyshell, Jane Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Ivy Louk, Amy Seders. FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Peggy Watkins, Diane Shingleton, Sandi Pitzer, Angi Scranage, Sonja Scran-age, Christi Moats, Ms. Nancy Lavender. CHESS: Row 1: Mr. John Taylor, David Singleton, Mike McVicker, Jim Waters, Jeff Salazar. Row 2: Donal Hall, Tim Garner, Chris Tingler, David Hines. Groups — 159 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: Row i: Cathy Callahan, Shari Thompson, Debbie Hines, Sensei Moats, Nora Louie, John Arnold, Erie Shaw, Lorraine Rogers, Todd Bolyard, John Poling, Chris Hunsaker, Mr. Orvill Wright. Row 2: Mr. Bill Weaver, Steve Frame, Todd Lay hew, Bryce Findley, Richard Ellington, Steve Hussion, Steve Cochran, Tim Dahl. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA: Row 1: Kristy Wyatt, Paula Exline, Carol Biddle, Marie Dickey. Row 2: Betty Wolfe, Robin Laulis, Jennifer Hill, Mary Smith, Sharon Beckner, Bonnie Snoderly, Robin Lawson, Paula Knotts. G roups------- — ENTERTAINERS: Row 1: Brad Criss, Jodi Smith, Kevin Dean, Tammy Rogers, Lenore Pence, Alice Hof-fa. Matt Rohr. Row 2: Jon Cochran, Teresa Hefferin Gallaher, Donald Carroll, Kara Harman, Kelley Mayle, Haeley Harman, Larry Westerman, Minda Keener, Keith Tucker. 160 — Groups Varsity Club (unphotographed): Don Benedum, Chuclc Bennett, John Callahan, Jon Cochran, Dean Cox, Kristal Currey, Allen Devart, DeeAnn Duncan, Jimmy Duncan, Jef Findley, Shane Glass, Lorie Mammon. Kara Harman, Teresa Gallaher, Bob Jones, Bryan Keener, Minda Keener, Jeff Keys, Russell Kochka, Donn Layhew, Brian McDonald, Bobby McKinney, Paul McKinney, Scott Mankins, Ken Massie, Christy Mayle, Sheryl Miller, DeeDee Mooney, Rachel Pysell, Eva Robinson, Garry Rucker, Mike Shaw, Debi Shelton, Amy Sheme, Betsy Toothman, Tracy Haskins, Lonnie Uphold, Duke Ware, Jim Bar-low, Ed Lemley. Pep Club (unphotographed) Laurie Beckner, Donna Bradley, Monica Brown, Melissa Cooper, Heidi Cox, Karla Dalton, Angie Gabbert, Laura Hildreth, Trent Hostler, Cherrie Huey, Shelly Hunsaker, Heather Johnson, Sharon Keys, Billie Lemmon, Lorna Lantz, Linda Larew, Rhonda Little, Melissa Markley, Debbie Mason, Kim Mitchell, Amber Moats, Cindy McCartney, Rachelle Shackelford, Diana Shaw, Mendy Springs, Rhea Stickley, Catherine Tighe, Paula Van Buren, Brenda Ware, Sheila Boyce, Michelle Boyles, Tami Corrothers, Lisa Powroznik. FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS: Bottom Jams Gennette. Top: Cheryl McDaniel, Allison Fitzwater, Danica McDevitt, Shelley Edwards. 102 — Town polishing town WINTER WONDERLAND, Blueville intersection was cleared off by the snow plows many times this winter. STANDING BETWEEN THE HILLS, Tygart Dam was finished in the 1930’$, and still attracts many tourists. BRAVING THE TRAFFIC, the cheerleaders collected donations for uniforms. Amber Moats, junior, and Krista Barlow, sophomore, took Main Street as their post. JP' -V 'M Town — 163 Fast-moving trains and red brick roads made the old-time city of Grafton look like a painted picture. As the years passed, technology made advances and forced railroads to replace workers with computers, and the streets were no longer brick, but were a black tar. Today, Grafton has moved up with the modern world by adding a McDonalds, a Kentucky Fried Chicken, an Arcade building, and a clothing Factory Outlet. Tygart Lake State Park offers many activities for tourists. Boating, swimming, fishing, and camping are only a few of the functions at the park, the Tygart Dam was erected in the early 1930's and has drawn people to it for over half a century. The International Mother’s Day Shrine was built in honor of Anna Jarvis' mother and all other mothers who have taken on the task of raising a family. Jarvis was a native of and a teacher in Taylor county. The only National Cemetery in West Virginia is located in Grafton. The Veterans of the wars (which were fought to keep the United States free) arc buried in this cemetery. This scenery and more surround Grafton and envelopes it in an environment which is unique and beautiful. Fast and Friendly Service 24 hours a day Specializing In All Phrases of Dance Carolyn Jackson Dance Studio Grafton Kingwood 265-4386 329-2510 SHONEYS Americas DinnerTable Tygart Valley Mall Fairmont 366-5465 Grafton Cable Co., Inc. HBO 74 West Main Street CNN Grafton TBS Phone: 265-2259 ESPN Sun — Thurs Fri — Sat 7 a.m. — xi p.m. 7 a.m. — 1 a.m. 164 — Paid Advertising First National Bank of Grafton Main and Latrobe Streets Grafton WV, 26354 265-1111 Each depositor insured to 20.000. FfOftAl OfPOSlT INSURANCE CORPORATION Paid Advertising — 165 Debby and Betsy Toothman Toothman Ford Sales US Route 50 Grafton Phone 265-3000 INSURANCE John M. Keener 1216 West Main Street Grafton 265-1937 Frank M. Faulkner 209 North Pike Grafton 265-0072 The hard work has just begun Fourco Glass Co. Bridgeport 166 — Paid advertising r For the look that’s in Jan’s Beauty Shop 101 East Main Grafton 265-2049 For your farming needs Farmer’s Delight Co. Rt. Grafton 265-1945 Your personal florist Nancy C. Bartlett Flowers 62 West Main Grafton Promtp Courteous Service Dial (304) 265-0298 We support the Bearcats ISegis Send it with special care CONTAINER DIVISION GRAFTON Paid advertising — 167 When you’re ready to build come to BAUER’S HOME CENTER 7 Beech Street Grafton 265-3127 ancb 519 W Main GraftonAVV Over 30 years PAINTER’S Grafton Jewelry Co. West Main Grafton Your local diamond f.fy ■ leader t 4 Go ’Cats! To Andrew’s Bottled Gas Rt. 1, Box 139 Thornton r East Park Auto Wrecking Late Model Salvage 23V2 Hour Towing Service Monroe St., Grafton Phone 265-1850 After 6 p.m. 265-5866 Consider KALO MOTORS for your new car OL Kalo’s Riverside Dr. Grafton 265-1741 Clean Up Your Home With •4 % i W w4- -: ' , s£2? . ft zt '4r r •� fe ,.s Parkhill Paint and Wallpaper 242 West Main Street, Grafton Phone 265-1061 For insurance visit GLENN SAPP AGENCY West Main Grafton Phone 265-1255 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 170 — Paid Advertising Serving West Virginia For Over 25 years Mountain State Federal Savings and Loan Dr. John Baurichter Chiropractor 209 Lincoln St. Grafton Phone (304) 265-3073 By Appointment “Where Your Savings Are Protected By The Full Faith And Credit Of The United States” Nine locations including Grafton 1 f uu Come and Get It! You’ll enjoy it at Biggies’ Donald G. Ford Funeral Home 503 North Pike Grafton 265-2295 213 Lincoln St. Grafton Paid Advertising — 171 Congratulations Seniors! A beautiful experience. Order your corsages from Runner’s Florist 215 Maple Ave. Grafton 265-0244 Don’t use old fashion vehicles. Come to see George Motors Rt. 50 Grafton 265-0433 172 — Paid Advertising Rex-Hide Incorporated Country Club Road Grafton 265-5100 PFALTOR’ Paid Advertising — 173 Dr. William C. Nicholas 72 West Main St. TBZ Stereo 96 “Your favorites in stereo Grafton 265-5666 174 — Paid advertising The Grafton School of Dance Ballet and toe Tap Acrobat Baton Preschool (3 and up) Adult and Boys’ classes Register in August — enroll early for insured placement. 215 Walnut Grafton 265-4953 Angie Latta, owner and instructor DeeDee Shnver, Cassandra White, assistant instructors. Congratulations Grads! Hoke’s R - 5° Grafton Bearcat Supporters for over 32 years Weaver Bros. Chevron Rt. 50 Grafton Paid advertising — 175 You’ll get more for your money at Steinbeck Exxon in Blueville EJfcON 176 — Paid advertising Get out of that old jalopy! Come to Riverfront Motors Rt. 50 Grafton Get ’em ’Cats! Musgrove’s Mill 830 West Main Grafton The finest in furniture and appliances come from Patterson’s Shopping for new appliances for your home? Come to Grafton’s leader in home furnishings in downtown Grafton IIIK« Godwin Shaffer Rt 50 Grafton Kelvinator. We Service What We Sale’ ttotpoint The Best Food in Town 4-CornerS Blueville Addition Grafton Golden -Dl Hat rons Adm. Fredrick Warder Ocala, Florida Class of 21 “In memory of Francis Warder, Class of ’21” Homer and Ruth Gatrell Frederick, Maryland Richard Leonard Grafton, West Virginia Albert L. Willis Fairmont, West Virginia Class of ’29 Class of ’39 Class of ’34 “In memory of Paul Bernard “Skook” Willis, Class of ’30” Elizabeth H. Spencer Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’38 Ethel Watson McCafferty Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’24 Mary McVicker Phillips Grafton, West Virginia “Best Wishes' James S. Stafford Cumberland, Maryland Class of ’30 Arnold Sc Virginia Knotts Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’31 Robert Sc Elizabeth Grayson Baltimore, Maryland Class of ’30 TK Cole Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’33 Joseph H. Mahaffey Denver, Colorado Class of ’37 Joy Manthey Roof Cincinnati, Ohio “In memory of Edwin Roof, Class of ’38” Hilda Sevier Rauscher Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’37 Clara Fordyce Zepernick Nashville, Tennessee Class of ’35 ‘In memory of Joseph W. Fordyce � Naomi Robinson Lawson Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania Class of ’36 Tom Densmore Jessep, Maryland Class of ’37 Emily Murray Dougher Raleigh, North Carolina Class of ’37 Harold S. Fawcett Bridgeport, West Virginia Class of ’35 Frances J. Phillips Grafton, West Virginia Class of ’39 “In memory of Gwendolyn Proudfoot Phillips, Class of ’42” Mary Elizabeth Clark Jones Georgetown, Delaware Class of ’42 “In memory of F. Scott Hamilton, Class of ’39” Donald Sc Mary Alice Carrico Ridgeley, West Virginia Class of ’38 Helen L. Mantz Florissant, Missouri Class of ’39 When conventional fundraisers fell short of the necessary money to keep GHS Student Publications operating, the 1983 Re-Echo staff asked for help from alumni. As a result, contributions poured in from across the United States. Their help bought us the time to deal with the serious financial bind Publications has operated under for several years. This extra time resulted in a plan which will insure the continued publication of the yearbook. Thanks to all of them. UO Paid advertising — 179 Index- aAa Academics — 86-107 Adams, Sherry — 140 Adlington, Mr. Norman — 17, 146 Adlington, Rodney — 133, 153 Administrator-of-the-Year — 151 Alderson-Broaddus College — 34 All-State Chorus — 15, 17 Alonso, Tony — 32, 44, 133, 153, 156, 158 Anderson, Joey — 57, 114 Andrew’s Bottled Gas — 168 Arcade — 163 Arnold, John — 57, 59, 72, 134, 160 Art Club — 159 Association of WV Music Teachers — 15 Awards — 46-51 bBb Baker, Elaine — 140, 152 Baldwin, Shelley — 134, 153 Ball, Arty — 57, 59, 99 Ball, Kathy — 140 Barcus, Connie — 86, 96, 134 Barcus, Kitty — 23, 39, 106, 157, 158 Barker, Scott — 21, 133 Barlow, Jimmy — 57, 59, 126, 161 Barlow, Krista — 17, 28, 29, 134, 152, 161, 162 Barnes, Carla Keener — 116 Barrick, Mrs. Judy — 146 Bartlett, Nancy C. — 167 Bartlett, Victor — 140 Baseball — 74-77 Basketball, Girls’ — 53, 60-63 Basketball, Boys’ — 53, 64-69 Bauer Home Center — 168 Baurichter, Dr. John — 171 Bearcat Staff — 158 Beavers, Bill — 126, 152 Becker, Lori — 8, 140, 160 Beckner, Sharon — 140, 160 Bell Studios — 173 Beltner, Sharon — 39, 51, m, 114, 120, 154 Benedum, Don — 49, 54, 56, 57, 88, 114, 161 Benetar, Pat — 114 Bennett, Dr. Charles — 48 Bennett, Chuck — 1,4, 11, 21, 24, 39,49, 54, 55, 57,64, 67. 79. 87. 12. 14, 129, 161, 183, 191 Bess, Valerie — 140, 152, 153 Berkley, Springs — 72 Best Actor — 28 Best Actress — 28 Best Overall Actor — 33 Best Overall Actress — 33 Beverly Shop — 169 Biggies — 171 Big Ten — 81 Birdsell, Keith — 134 Blair, David — 126 Blakely, Denise — 114 Blue and Gold Day — 8, 92 Blueville Bank of Grafton — 98, 170 Bobela, Stephanie — 134 Bock, Randy — 134 Boliner, Mary — 114 Bolyard, Carl — 133 Bolyard, Catheryne — 140 Bolyard, Charles — 140 Bolyard, Cheryl — 26, 94, 152, 154, 156, 158 Bolyard, Debra — 140 Bolyard, James — 114 Bolyard, Kenneth — 134 Bolyard, Kevin — 134 Bolyard, Lisa — 86, 88, 114, 120 Bolyard, Mrs. Margery — 146 Bolyard, Randall — 114 Bolyard, Randy — 126, 159 Bolyard, Rebecca — 114 Bolyard, Todd — 42, 57, 59, 72, 134, 135, 160, 174 Bonanza — 122 Bord, Mr. Rich — 57, 80, 113, 147 Boyce, Greg — 134, 190 Boyce, Jill — 25, 38, 47, in, 114, 120, 154 Boyce, Sheila — 12, 134, 144, 158, 161 Boyles, Lisa — 11,12, 14, 18,24,43,51,87,88, 114, 154, 158 Boyles, Michelle — u, 134, 158, 161 Braniff, Mr. Irv — 57, 79, 147 Braunlich, Fritz — 53 Braxton County — 72 Bridgeport — 58, 63, 84 Breedlove, Walter — 114 Brown, Janie — 140, 153 Brown, Kim — no, 114 Brown, Monica — 106, 126, 161, 188 Brown, Keith — 114, 153, 154 Bruner, Mr. David — 136, 147 Buchanan, Jadd — 34, 35, 39, 126, 152, 186 Buckhannon — 64, 68, 72, 74, 84 Builders Service and Supply — 178 Burgess, Donna — 126 Burns, Mrs. Debbie — 147, 149, 156 Burns, John — 156 Burns, Scott — 126 Burrow, Kim — 134, 152, 156 Butcher, Barbara — 87, 114, 120 Butcher, Jerry — 140 Butcher, Joyce — 134 cCc Cadier, Diane — 140 Cain, Pam — 134, 157 Caldwell, Chris — 57, 59, 69, 79, 134 Callahan, Cathy — 80, 134, 158, 160 Callahan, John 57, 79, 86, 97, 161 Campbell, Tracy — 140 Carolyn Jackson Dance Studio — 164 Carroll, Donald — 3, 31, 33, 41, 133, 152, 160 Cartwright, Mr. Gregory — 48, 50, 139, 146, 150, 151 Cartwright, Jason — 151 Cartwright, Lynn — 151 Cartwright, Zane — 151 Cathell, Stacy — 57, 59, 134, 174 Central Preston — 18, 21, 53, 60, 63, 64, 67, 68, 74 Charleston — 21, 42, 64, 67, 80, 114, 190 Charleston Civic Center — 42, 45, 53 Cheerleaders — 8, 12-16 Chess Club — 159 Children’s Day — 94 Choir — 15 Clair Bee Fieldhouse — 18, 21, 38, 125 Clark, Kim — 140, 153, 156 Clarksburg — 81 Clash Day — 8, 92 Class Plays — 28-33 Class Tournaments — 86-89 Clelland, Mike 1, 21, 65, 114 Gelland, Mike R. — 64, 134 Gine, Brandy — 87 Gine, Christine — 126 Closing — 190-192 Clubs — 152-161 Cochran, Jon — 1, 3, 15, 21, 28, 34, 35, 37, 38, 49, 50, 55. 57. 65, 67, 75, 77, no, 129, 152, i6o, 161, 186 Cochran, Steve — 57, 59, 69, 134, 135, 160, 174 Cole, Keith — 57, 59, 72, 234, 155 Colebank, Mrs. Diana — 147 Coleman, Brenda — 133 Coliseum, WVU — 98, 112 College Fair — 101 Colophon — 182, 183 Columbia Scholastic Press Association — 25, 146 Conner, Karla — 134, 155 180 — Index Coook, Cool, Rich — 134 Cooper, Joyce — 126 Cooper, Melissa — 140, 161 Corrothers, Tami — 86, 134, 153, 161 Cox, Dean — 38, 127, 161 Cox, Heidi — 140, 161 Cox, Jennifer — 90, 134 Cox, Keith — 140, 152 Cox, Krista — 133, 152, 154 Cox, Tyler — 140, 152 Criss, Brad — 1, 35, 57, 59, 68, 69, 108, 134, 135, 152, 55. 57, «6o, 174 Cross, Teresa — 134, 159 Croston, Beth — 157 Crutchfield, Mr. Mike — 5, 18, 42, 53, 60, 62, 63, 64 Dahl, Doug — 57, 110 Dahl, Tim — 57, 59, 69, 134, 160 Dallas — 119 Dalton, Karla — 134, 155, 161 Davis, Sabrina — 140 Dawson, Jan — 140, 152 Dean, Kevin — 3, 28, 29, 30, 69, 134, 152, 154, 155, 160 Defenbaugh, Jerry — 69, 134, 155 Delinger, Mr. Ron — 95 DeMoss, Beth — 114 DeMoss, Mary — 140, 153 Dennis, Betty — 134 DePiano, Mr. Alan — 148 DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS, clubs added an extra dimension to the year. Varsity Club members Donn Layhew, senior, and Al Devart, junior, clown around. Clubs are on pages 152-161. AT A THUSE, the girls’ basketball team cheers. The ladies’ season is outlined on pages 60-63. Curry, Frenchie — 120 Currey, Chrissi — 159 Currey, Kristal — 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 41, 125, 127, 154, 57. «6 Currey, Mary — 134, 154 Currey, Mike — 140, 152 Currey, Tim — 104, 140, 153, 157 Curtis, Melissa — 96, 127, 145, 153, 154, 155 dDd Devart, Adam — 44 Devart, Allen — 1, 39, 42, 55, 57. 65, 67, 74, 108, 124, 161, 181 Dickey, Brenda — 39, 27 Dickey. Marie — 87, 127, 160 Dickey, Mark — 140 Dillion, Matt — 140 Drama Club — 28 Drennan, Brian — 134, 155 Drennan, Rebecca — 33, 86, 111, 112, 152, 157 Duckworth, Dina — 60, 134 Duckworth, Mrs. Eleanor — 45, 148 Duckworth, Greg — 34, 140, 152 Dunbar — 80 Duncan, DeeAnn — 19, 24,60,61,62,88, 112, 129, 161 Duncan, Jimmy — 4, 57, 124, 161 Durangoes — 122 Dynasty — 119 eEe East Fairmont — 57, 58, 63, 64, 68, 72, 74, 92 East Park Auto Wrecking — 169 Edwards, Shelly — 153, 161 Elder, Matt 57, 59, 134, 152 Elkins — 57, 60, 63, 64, 68, 72, 74, 84 Ellington. Richard — 5, 34, 44, 69, 134, 152, 160 Endless Love — 92 Entertainers — 15, 128, 160 Epler, John — 124, 153, 154 Epler, Keith — 153 ESPN - 164 ET - ,45 Evans, Erik — 140, 152 Exline, Paula — 140, 154, 160 Experiments — 94, 95, 104, 105 fFf Factory Outlet — 163 Faculty — 146-151 Fairley, Steve — 140, 152 Fairmont — 81 Fairmont Senior — 53, 57, 63, 68, 72, 84 Fairmont State College — 101, 146, 188 Fame — 107 Farance, Dana — 140 Farmers’ Delight — 167 Farnsworth, Brian — 134 Faulkner, Erin — 21, 134, 152, 153 Fellowship of Christian Athletes — 160 Fifth Century Arcade — 122 Findley, Bryce — 57. 59. 6 . 69. 34. � 5 . 6o Findley, Jef — 8, 15, 39, 57, 114, 152, 153, 154, 161 First National Bank of Grafton — 165 Fitzpatrick, Jane — 51, no, 154, 159 Fitzpatrick, Mark — 134 Fitzwater, Allison — 140, 161 Fitzwater, Beverly — 114, 157 Index — 181 Index Fitzwater, James — 134 Fleming, Jack — 122 Fleming, William — 140, 152 Flemington — 63, 74 Flesher, Brook — 124 Flint, Debbie — 124 Flohr, Cameron — 117, 140, 153 Rohr, Matt — 21, 34, 35, 114, 129, 152, 160, 186 Flohr, Shannon — 117, 133, 153 Florida State University — 112 Floyd, Carl — 140 Football — 53, 56, 59 Ford, Donald G. — 171 Ford, Kevin 11, 22, 31,40, 82,83,97, 120, 152, 156, 157 Ford, Steve — 140 Ford, Tammy — 134 Forman, Fred — 127 Forman, Sheryl — 127 Forte, Stacey — 27, 127, 155, 158 Fortney, Joe — 134 Fortney, Lisa — 30, 140, 152, 157 Four Comers — 178 Fourco Glass — 166 Fox, Melba — 27, 31, 40, 89, 124, 154, 157, 158 Frame, Steve — 57, 58, 59, 68, 69, 76, 134, 160, 174 Frankfort — 42, 67 Freetage, Jerry — 86 Freshmen — 140-14) Freshman Cheerleaders — i), 161 Freshmen Fraternity — 89 Frey, Judy — 140 Fundraising — 136-137 Future Homemakers of America — 160 gGg Gabbert, Angie 97, 1)2, 1)3, 1)4, 1)8, 161 Gabbert, Terry — 57, 78, 79, 88, 110 Gaines, Frank — 133 Gaines, Lon — 120 Gaines, Vivian — 80, 140, 1)2 Gallagher, Kevin — 133, 1)9 Gallaher, Susie — 17, 26, 41, 86, 87, 104, 133, 1)3, 1)4, i)6, i)8. Gallaher, Teresa — 12, 13, i), 38, )i, 88, 114, 1)4, 160, 161, 191 Gamer, Tim — 134, 1)3, 1)4, 1)9 Garrett, Ben — 140, 1)2, 1)7, 191 Garrett, Mrs. Donna — 148 Gator Bowl — 112 Gel hausen, Cheryl — 87, 140 General Hospital — 119 Gennette, Jams — 21, 80, 140, 161 George Motors — 172 Gerkin, Angela — 26, 87, 110 Gerkin, Mrs. Brenda — 148, 149 Getz, David — 134 Gillespie, Donna — 134 Gilmer County — 80 Give Me a Ring — 31 Glass, Shane — 42, 44, )6, )7, )9, 66,67, 102, 108, 134, «6i, 174 Glavas, Kosta — 140 Glenn Sapp Agency — 170 Gobel, Chuck — 19, 20, 140 Godwin, Mr. Kenneth — 17, 1 Goff, Terry — 124 Going South — 42, 4) Golden, Jimmy — 140, 1)3 Golf — 84-8) Graduation — 46-)! Grafton Cable Co. — 164 Grafton City Hospital — 101 Grafton School of Dance — 17' Gray, Cheryl — 86, 134, 13), 1 Gray Jake — 140 Gray, Jeff — 127 Gray, Steve — 72, 73 Gray, Tina — 140 Greenbrier West — 42 Gribble, Suzanne — 89, 134, i) Grinnan, James — 39, 41, 12), Grinnan, Peter — 128 Grinnan, Steve — 38, 128 Groups — 1)2-1 )9 Gump, Darlene — 120 Hagedorn, Mrs. Janet — 148 Hall, Donal — 17, )i, 114, 1)3, 1)4, 1)9 Haller, Tammy — 1)3 Haller, Teresa — 136 Hammon, Lorie — 12, 14, 31, 33, 124, 1)2, 1)8, 161 Hammons, James — 140 Handy Mart — 172 Harasanian, Lisa — 1)7 Hardman, Bill — 11) Harlequins — 92 Harman, Catherine — 21, 28, 33, 136, 1)2, 1)4 — 2), 146 Hershman, John — 124 Hess, Mr. Blaine — 34, 35 Hidden Talent — 28-33 Hill, Jennifer — 140, 160 Hines, David — 27, 67, 133, 1)2, 1)4, 1)9 Hines, Debbie — 60, 104, 136, 160 Hines, Julie — 39, 40, 128, 14), 1)2, 1)4, 1)8 Hodges, Jill — ii) Hoffa, Alice — 13, 14, i), 40, 124, 1)2, 1)3, 1)4, 1)6, 1)8, 160 Hoffman, Roger — 136 Hoke’s Funeral Home — 17) Holmes, Clint — 21, 67, 84, 8), 88, n) Holmes, Sonya — 60, 140 Holt, Roni — 124, i)2, 1)8 Colophon Volume 42 of the Re-Echo was published by the Student Publications Department of Grafton Senior High School, 6 Riverside Drive, Grafton, WV 26354. It was printed by Herff-Jones Publishing Company, 525 Boyds School Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 on 80 pound Calais paper. Headline type is 60, 36 and 14 pt. Cloister, while body copy is 10 and 8 pt. Cloister. Emphasis heads were set by the staff using Chartpak lettering and are different in each section. Student Life used Folio Light 36 pts. and Souvenir Light Italic 24 pt.; Sports featured Ivy League Open 36 pt. and Souvenir Light Italic 24 pt.; Academics used Souvenir Italic 36 pt.; and People used Optima Italic 36 pt. Four hundred copies of the Re-Echo were printed, consisting of 192 pages, of 182 — Index Homecoming — 7, 8, 11, 22, 31, 57, 92, 190 Homework — 106 107 Hose, Becky — 60, 63, 140 Hose, Dennis — 120 Hose, Kenny — 156 Hostler, Danny — iai Hostler, Trent — 6, 94, 136, 144, 158, 161 Hott, David — 133, 156 Hott, Patty — 87, 94, 115 Howdyshell, Belinda — 115, 155, 157 Howdyshell, Greg — 140 Howdyshell, Steve — 102, 136, 159 Hoy, Beverly — 136 Huey, Cherrie — 161 Huey, Cheryl — 140, 152 Hugh O’Brien Leadership Seminar — 139 Hunsaker, Chris — 57, 59, 136, 152, '60 Hunsaker, Shelly — 87, 144, 157, 161 Hupp, Rhonda — 60, 144 Hussion, Sonia — 133 Hussion, Steve — 136, 160 Hyett, Bev — 51, no, 154, 158 Hyett, Eric — 136 Ickes, David — 94, 136 Index — 180 189 In Step — 12-17 International Mother’s Day Shrine — 163 Intramurals — 86-89 Introduction — 2-5 Isner, Cindy — 136 Isner, Greg — 136, 174 Isner, Patty — no, 156 which 18 used four-color and 6 used spot color. The cover is a wheat brown colored fabric, with printing done in dark brown silkscreening and a gold tone foil. Endsheets are a plain ivory stock. The trim size is 7 H by 10 Vi and the book is smyth sewn, rounded and backed. The cost of the book, photography and operating costs totaled £9500. GETTING READY TO START FOOTBALL SEASON, Quarterback Chuck Bennett, sen- Jackson's Mill — 139 James Madison University — 112 Jane Eyre — 107 Jan’s Beauty Shop — 167 Jenkins, Cheryl — 133, 157 Jenkins, Kim — 128 Johns, Brenda — 136 Johns, Gary — 84, 85, 88, 11% 191 Johnson, Heather — 144, 152, 161 Johnson, Vici — 31, 136, 152, 153, 155 Jones, Charlie — 144 Jones, Greg — 112 Jones, Linda — 157 Jones, Robert — 18, 19, 21, 57, 100, 161 Jones, Tammy — 136 Jones, Willard — 49, 98, 115, 139 Joyce, Mrs. Debbie — 148 Junior Jungle — 89 Juniors — 124-133 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders — 15, 161 kKk Kalo Motors — 169 Keefover, Stephanie — 115 Keener, Bryan — 39, 52, 57, 79, 88, no, 161 Keener, John — 124, 1 4 Keener, Minda — 35, 37, 39, 87, 112, 152, 53. 54. 160, 161 ior, stretches at summer practice. Football can be seen on P g« 54 59 Kelley, Mr. Forrest — 148 Kenneth O. Godwin Auditorium — 27, 34 Kentucky Fried Chicken — 163 Kesling, Apryl — 157 Keys, Jeff — 8, 39, 78, 79, 108, 112, 152. 55. 6 Keys, Sharon — 144, 153, 157, 161 Keyser — 72 Keywanettes — 137 Kidd, Dave — 144 Killebrew, Tammy — 136, 152 Killing Time — 92-93 Kiger, Joyce — 80, 136, 156, 161 Kimbrew, Troy — 37, 59, 144 King, Mike — 57, 59, 97, 137 Kinsey, Charlene — 33, 49, 98, 101, 137, 139, 152, 156. 57. 5« Kinsey, Stephanie — 100, 133, 152, 154, 157, 158 Kirby, Joe — 137 Kirby, Tim — 49, 128 Kirkpatrick, David — 144 Kisner, Eric — 137 Kisner, Todd — 137 Kite, Jody — 144, 5 Kite, Tammie — 137, 152 Kittle, Mr. Ronald — 148 Kitzmiller, Don — 57, 59. 44 Klepfel, Julie — 137, 152, 5 Klepfel, Vivian — 3, 112 Knight, Bonnie — 137, 6o Knight, Julie — 133, 158 Knight, Richard — 133 Index — 183 Index Knotts, Angie — 144 Knotts, David — 148 Knotts, Glenn — 116 Knotts, Jeanie — 137 Knotts, Karen — 133 Knotts, Kim — 86, 87, 137 Knotts, Mary — 86, 137 Knotts, Paula — 160 Knotts, Veronica — 60, 133 Kochlca, Kandie — 137, 156 Kochka, Russell — 78, 79, 110, 161 Koton, Sherry — 120, 121 Kuhn, Mr. Rod — 146, 147, 149 Kuhnes, Lisa — % 112, 153, 154 1L1 Lake, Darrell — 144 Lambert, LeaAnn — 124, 157 Kambert, Stephanie — 80, 144, 152, 157 Lancaster, Scott — 57, 117 Lanham, Alicia — 9, 137, 152 Lanham, David — 121 Lantz, Chris — 21, 37, 69, 82, 137, 152, 155 Lantz, Eric — 72, 133 Lantz, Lorna — 117, 161 Larew, Connie — 137, 157 Larew, Linda — 128, 161 Laulis, John — 72, 144 Laulis, Robin — 144. 160 Lavender, Ms. Nancy — 148, 149, 159 Lawson, Robin — 124, 160 Layhew, Donn — 5, 52, 53, 57, 72, 73, 88, 89, 108, 117, 161, 181 Layhew, Todd — 21, 57, 59, 72, 73, 89, 137, 104, 160, 74 Lee, Arietta — 144, 152, 153 Leeson, Michelle — 137, 156 Leggett, Dora — 133, 153 Leggett, James — 144 Lemley, Ed — 57, 59, 74, 9. � 24 � 27 52 54 5® 161 Lemmon, Billy — 144, 152, l®1 Lewis County — 58, 74, 84 Liberty — 74 Life With Willie - 3« Lincoln — 57, 58, 63, 64, 68, 72, 74, 84 Little, Rhonda — 144, 152, 161 Logar, Karen — 51, 118, IH 157 Lough, Julie — 133, 154 '5® Louk, Mrs. Ivy — 149, 159 Louk, Nora — 60, 100, 124, 154, 160 mMm McCartney, Cheryl — 144, 152 McCartney, Cindy — 144, 152, 161 McCartney, Thomas — 137 McCrory’s — 169 McDaniel, Bill — 159, 191 McDaniel, Cheryl — 144, 152, 153, 161 McDaniel, Darrel — 64, 67, 88, 118 McDaniel, Linda — 133, 57 McDaniel, Lorie — 144 McDaniel, Vicky — 86, 137, 156 McDaniel, William — 144 McDevitt, Danica — 144, 157, � 6i McDonald, Brian — 39, 78, 79, 124, 161 McDonald, Randy — 144 McDonald’s — 122, 163 McDougal, Steve — 121 McGinnis, Sissy — 86, 137, 157 McKinney Field — 54, 57, 92 McKinney, Bobby — 20, 39, 57, 59, 72, 73, 74, 76, 88, 94, 110, 112, 166, 191 McKinney, Mike — 57, 59 37 '74 McKinney, Paul — 1,4, 20, 21, 24, 39, 57,64,66,67,77, 161, 102, i!2, 129 McVicker, Mike — 67, 137, 155, 159 McVicker, Patrick — 72, 144 MacGill, Pam — 133, 154 Madison Shoes — 172 Magnum-PI — Magnum PI — 107 Majorettes — 12 Malone, Amanda — 128 Mankins, Mr. Daniel — 150 Staff Editor-in-chief Tami Murray Junior Melba Fox Julie Lough Managing editor Lisa Boyles Sophomore Rachel Pysell Susie Gallaher Student Life Debby Toothman Freshmen Debby Toothman Bonnie Summers Melba Fox Index Julie Paugh Betsy Toothman Sports Ed Lemley Alice Hoffa Scott Mankins Lenore Pence Contributing photographers Dee Powroznik, Academics Julie Hines Business manager Eva Robinson Renee Gerkin, Kevin Ford, Teresa Haller, People Kara Harman Head Photographer Debi Shelton Kim Knotts, Jeanie Knotts, Debby Tooth- Senior Debbie Neason Photographers Kitty Barcus man, Jill Boyce, Sharon Beltner, Kim Bur- 184 — Index SUPPORTING THE BEARCATS during Homecoming was a week-long celebration of spirit. Deb- Mankins, Scott — 1i, 39, 41, 57, 59, 65,67, 78, 79, 101, 124, 154, 158, 161 Manos Theatre — 122 Marchese, Mrs. Ann — 149 Marchese, Peggy — 152 rows, Tommy White, Matt Flohr, Candy Robison, Jeff Moran Staff Stephanie Kinsey, Jeff Salazar, Michelle Stead, Cheryl Gray, Sherri Moore, Beth Morgan, Cindy Wagner, Leigh Rainey, Michelle Boyles, Julie Knight Advisor Rod Kuhn bie Neason, senior, clashes on Clash Day. Homecoming can be found on pages 8-11. Markley, Melissa — 60, 63, 81, 86, 137, 161 Martin, Mrs. Darlene — 51, 149 Mason, Debby — 137, 155, 161 Massie, Kenny — 31, 33, 95, 161 Massie, Kevin — 138 Matheny, Kevin — 118 Mathis, Jimmy — 138 Mayle, Christy — 80, 86, 97, 138, 158, 161 Mayle, Debbie — 128 Mayle, Frank — 138 Mayle, Hey — 138 Meadowbrook Mall — 122 Memorial Day — 98 Men’s Chorus — 15, 97 Mercer, Mr. Dick — 22, 139, 149 Metz, Johnathan — 144 Middletown Mall — 122 Miller, Jeff — 144, 153 Miller, Martin — 144 Miller, Sheryl — 22, 39, 49, 50, 60, no, 15a, 134, 161 Mills, Doug — 72, 144 Mitchell, Jeff — 144, 152 Mitchell, Kevin — 145 Mitchell, Kim — 28, 30, 106, 144, 152, 161 Mithell, Misty — 144 Mitter, Kathy — 138 j Moats, Amber — 9, 14, 17, 40, 124, 161, 162 Moats, Christi — 138, 154, 59 Moats, Sensei — 138, 139, i}4� Moats, Tonia — 24, 102, 133, � 37. M� 55 Mock Wedding — 87, 94 Mollohan, Patricia — 118 Mollohan, Sally — 118, 157 Montgomery, Beverly — 87, 14% 53 57 Montgomery, George — 145 Montgomery, Nancy — 21, 39 4° ,29� '54. Mooney, Dee Dee — 60, 62, 63, 124, 6i Moore, Brenda — 118 Moore, Edward — 145 Moore, Elizabeth — 48,94, 105, 128, 139, 52. 54 Moore, Pam — 121 Moore, Roger — 144 Moore, Sheila — 87 Moore, Sherri — 51, 99� ,0S 1 54. 57� Moran, Audrey — 138 Moran, Jeff — 49, 118, 122, 152 Moran, Kim 39, 73, 87, n8, 152, M5 Morasco, Samuel A. — 173 Morey, Barbara — 145 Morgan, Beth — 119, 158 Morgantown — 15, 68, 72, 74, 84, 112, 114 Morrison, Mrs. Betty Rose — 149 Mountain State Federal — 171 Mountaineer Field — 112 Mountaineers — 112 Moyer, Lisa — 145, 153 Mumaw, Shannon — 86, no, 137, M3, Murphy, David — 84, 129 Murphy, Lisa — 144 Murray, Tami — 15, 17, 24, 27, 86, 88, 99, 118, 139, 146, 152. 1 4. 158 Musgrave, Scott — 57, 145 Musgrovc’s Mill — 177 Musical — 34 37 Myers, Carol — 118 Myers, Kathy — 138, 157 Myers, Ms. Lisa — 15, 149 Myhalsky, Christopher — 138, 152 nNn National Honor Society — 22, 27 NCAA — 112 Neason, Debbie — 28, 30, 33, 86, 113, 119, 152, 15% .84 Neason, Robbie — 21, 145 Nehlen, Don — 112 Nestor, Karen — 138 Newlon, Geraldine — 113 Newlon, Phil — 124 Newspaper — 25 Nicholas, Dr. William C. — 174 Nixon, Tracy — 80 Norman, Oklahoma — 112 Northfork — 5, 42, 45, 53, 67 North Marion — 33, 57, 58, 63, 72, 81, 84 Notre Dame — 74 Nu-Way Geaning Service — 176 Index — 185 -Index— 0O0 O’Bnen, Regina — 86, no, 15% 156 O’Hara, Woody — 112 Oklahoma University — 112 120 Gub — 174 On Stage — 54-37 Owens, Donald — 138 Owens, Louella — 145 pPp Pac-Man — 145 Painters — 168 Palmateer, Andre — 145 Parker, Wayne — 84, 85, ill, 155 Patrick, Cathy — 10, 13, 138, 152, 156 Patrick, Cindy — 118, 153 Patrons — 179 Pattersons, Inc. — 178 Paugh, Julie — 99, 124, 5% Paugh, Kim — 145 Paugh, Mike — 118 Pederson, Greg — 129 Pence, Lenore — 15, 40, 123, 152, 15% 156, 160 People — 108-155 Perks, Scott — 138 Peters, Daniel — 129, 159 Peters, Philip — 118 Peters, Tim — 145 Petersburg — 5 Philippi — 42, 67, 68 Philip-Barbour — 54, 63, 64, 72, 74, 77, 84, 92 Phillips, Bryan — 138, 152 Phillips, Tammy — 87, 138 Phillips Pharmacy — 170 Photography — 25 Picnic, senior — 46, 51 Pike, Carolyn — 87, 118 Pisino, Kim — 22, 51, 8, 158 Pisino, Pam — 87, 138. 5 Pittsburgh — 101, 114 Pitzer, Sandi — 145, 59 Pizza Hut — 122 Poe, Robert — 129 Poling, Bill — 138 Poling, Cindy — 145 Poling, David — 59, 45 Poling, Jim — 57, 59 13 Poling, Kathy — 138, 57 Poling, Kevin — 145 Poling, Roben — 57, 33 Poling, Tammy — 87, 138 Poling, Teresa — 118 Poling, Timothy A. — 88. 1 8 Poling, Tim — 145 Posey, Tracy — 145 Poston, Calvin — 78, 79� 3® Poston, Danny — 138 IT TOOK WEEKS OF REHEARSAL, but Shenandoah came off without a hitch. Here Jadd Buchanan, junior; Jon Cochran, Matt Flohr, and Larry Westerman, seniors; and Keith Tucker, sophomore, practice. The musical is on pages 34-37. Poston, Dave — 145 Powderpuff — 86, 190 Powroznik, Denise —138, 159 Powroznik, Lisa — 9, 16, 45, 152, 161 Preston, Cara —138 Price, Todd — 33, 121 Prom — 7, 38-41 Pruntytown — 121 Letter For those of us in Student Publications who have made it through the 1983 school year, memories are vivid. We have struggled to bring you this book and we are happy and relieved it is finally in your hands. There was a time when it didn’t look like the Re-Echo would make it into another year, when money problems threatened to cancel publication. Consquently, moral fell, editors found deadlines hard to meet, photographers found the darkroom too dark and musty to work in, and the advisor suffered burnout two months ahead of schedule. It was a long Spring, and a period none of us would go through again for anything. We will make no excuses for our slipups. During our “black period”, negatives and prints disappeared with regularity. All resurfaced except one strip of club shots. All were retaken except Pep Club and Varsity Club, which could not be rescheduled. Our apologies to those two very important and active organizations. There are probably other errors that have crept into the book. Please 186 — Index Pryor, Randy — 118 Punk-out Day — 8, 92 Pysell, Rachel — 7, 80, 81, 118, 158, 161 Pyles, Terry 96, 138 qQq Quill and Scroll — 158 rRr Rainey, Leigh — 18, a 1, 86, 96, 110, 15a, 153, 156, 158, 189 Recognition Day — 46-51, 125 Re-Echo — 5, 136, 158, 146 Reed, Brian — 21, 145, IV Reed, LeaAnn — 21, 138, 152 Reneau, Tom — 57 Reneman, Eddie — 145. «52 Retherford, Dora — 22, 23, 39,51,87,88, 118, 120, 122, Rex-Hide — 173 Rex-Pyles Arena — 42, 67 Rhodes, Bill — 129 Riblett, Jean — 145 Ridgemont High — 92 Riffle, Eric — 59, 110 Riffle, Ethan — 57, 138 Riffle, Jill — 145, 152, 154 Riggleman, Mike — 129 Riverfront Motors — 177 Roach, Cara — 86, 138, 156 Robb, Tammy — 145 Robinson, Dave — 33, 72, 89, 145, 152 Robinson, Eva — 49, 50, 53, 80, 81, 87, 88, 118, 153, 158, 161 Robinson, John — 145 53 Robison, Candy — 33, 89, 107, 120, 144, 155 Rock-a-thon — 136, 137 Rogers, Leah — 11, 12, 14, 21, 40, 107. 5. 5 . 154 ' 6, 157 Rogers, Lorraine — 20, 39, 49, 51, 60, 63, 88, 110, 154, 160 Rogers, Raeann — 103, 124, 152, 153, 155 Rogers, Tammy — 6, 21, 39,5 , «V, «6o Rogers, Tammy A. — 87, 145 Rosier, Lisa — 13, 16, 129, 153, 154, 155 Rosier, Mark — 145 Route, Marie — 145, «52 Rowan, Andy — 86 Roy, Kim — 152, 153 Rucker, Garry — 42, 43, 88, 123, 161 Runner’s Florist — 172 Rutherford, Tammy — 123 sSs Saffle, Chuck — 15, 49, 120, 123, 152, 153 Salazar, Jeff — 26, 133, 14% «53. 5 . 59 Sandor, Della — 138, 153 Santibanez, Scott — 9, � o6, 152, 153, 157 Sapp, Lisa — 110 Satterfield, Bryan — 138 Satterfield, Rodney — 138 Scrambled Eggs — 31 Scranage, Angi — 101, 138, 158, 159 Scranage, Sonja — 138, 159 Scroggs, Richard — 30, 35, 37, 152, 157, 158 Seders, Amy — 129, 153, 159 Seniors — 110-123 Senior Centerfolds — 89 Seller, Becky — 145, 152, 153 Seven Springs — 15 Sevier, Karen — 123 Sevier, Penny — 86 Shackleford, Melanie — 88, 152 Shackleford, Racheile — 161 Shaffer, Debbie — 138 Shaffer, Leah — 152 Shaffer, Robert — 94, 138 Shahan, James — 48, 49, 99, 123, 152, 154 Sharp, Todd — 152 Shaver, Pat — 49, 82, 83, 123, 152 Shaw, Dave — 73 Shaw, Diane — 138, 161 Shaw, Eric — 57, 59, 138, 154, 160, 174 Shaw, Mark — 18, 22, 57, 79, 123 Shaw, Mike — 46, 56, 57, 94, 123, 154, 156, 161 Shelton, Debi — 8,10,12,14,15, 18, 39,40,51,88, 129, 154, � 5$. 161 Sheme, Amy — 80, 86, 138, 161 Shenandoah — 17, 34 Shingleton, Diana — 159 Shingleton, Paul — 138 Shingleton, Ruth — 138 Shreve, Greg — 47, 51, 123, 153, ,54 Shreve, Pam — 153 Shreve, Rod — 28, 31, 33, 72, 138, 153 Shrincrs — 121 Shriver, Selena — 92, 129, 153, Shugars, Karen — 110 Shuttleworth, Robin — 138 Simons, Scott — 138 Sinclair and Sons — 177 Singers — 2, 15, 17 Singleton, David — 159 Sinsel, Chip — 69, 138, 153, 155 Skinner, Mr. Mike — 54, 57, 92 Slave Day — 46-51 Slaven, Chip — 28, 153 Smallwood, Mike — 153 Smith, Brian — 72, 138 Smith, Jodi — 15, 28, 35, 37, 38, 152, 160 Smith, Lisa — 87, 123, 161 remember we had no intentions of spelling a name wrong or publishing a wrong score. These things happen in virtually every publications. We hope we kept this to a minimum. There were hundreds of people who helped us get this book out. We can’t thank them all, but a few deserve special recognition: Ron Boram, our yearbook rep who spent hours helping us during the good times when we designed our book and days during the bad times when the company said “no money, no book”; Mr. Greg Cartwright, our prin- cipal who came to our rescue and saved the Re-Echo when no one else could; Mrs. Eleanor Duckworth, who did a little of everything for us and without whose help this book would not be; Ms. Nancy Lavender, who listened to Mr. Kuhn complain about the whole mess and consequently brought a little more peace to the staff room; Roger Shumaker, Max Stirewalt, Mr. Russ Walls, and the Mountain Statesman for contributing negatives; our faculty and staff who were supportive and patient; and most of all, our advertisers and patrons, who did more than anybody in saving the Re-Echo by giving us money. Thank you all. We wish we could say we enjoyed it, and indeed there were some good times, but the memory of those painful Spring days overshadow those times, and, in conclusion, the best part of the ’83 Re-Echo for us is that it’s over. Editorial Staff Re-Echo ’83 Index — 187 —Index— Smith, Mary — 138, 157, 160 Smith, Roy — 138 Smith, Stacee — 19, at, 152 Sophomore Straycats — 89 South Harrison — 57, 58, 64, 67, 68, 72 Spadafore, Mr. Lawrence — 149 Sports — 52-85 Spring Fever — 126-127 Spring, Mendy — 161 SjppSpnngfield, Rick — 114 Spring Break — 89 Spring Musical — 12 Staff — 184-185 Stafford, Vessic — 157 Stansberry, Lori — 137, 153, 154, 155, 156 Stansberry, Scott — 51, no, 153, 154, 155, 156 Stead, Michelle — 138, 153, 155, 158 Steinbeck Exxon — 176 Stemple, Charles — 57, 59, 72, 86, 102, 138 Stevens, Robbie — 99, 123 Stickley, Rhea — 152, 161 Stobart, Kelley — 72, 73, 84, 85, 123 Stockett, Brenda — 152, 157 Strippel, Mrs. Diana — 149 Student Council — 22 Student Experience Day — 102, 103 Student Government Day — 94 Student Life — 6-51 Student Publications — 22-25, 46 St. Augustine Social Center — 41 St. Francis — 74 Summerfield, Tena — 123 Summers, Bonnie — 117, 153, 154, 155 Summers, Rhonda — 3, 138, 152, 153 Swick, Tammy — 139 Swiger, Steven — 123 Sypolt, Andy — 152 tTt Talerico, Mr. Thomas — 146, 150, 155 Tansill, Brigitte — 48, 153, 154, 156, 158 Tastee Freeze — 177 Taylor County Fair — 116 Taylor, Mr. John — 104, 151, 159 Taylor, Kim — 121 TBS - 164 Teacher-of-the-Year — 146-147 Team Effort — 22-27 Tennis — 82-83 Terrorists — 135 Thomas, Mark — 123 Thompson, Shari — 60, 61, 80, 124, 153, 154 Thom, Cheryl — 113, 152, 153, 155, 190 Thorn, Mrs. Fern — 151 Thom, Lisa — 86, 139, 154 Thom, Robin — 124 Tighe, Catherine — 86, 139, 153, 157, 161 Tighe, Kathleen — 49, 51, 94, 98, no, 154 Tingler, Chris — 159 Titchnell, Brenda — 123 Titchnell, Rusty — 139 Toothman, Betsy — 26, 53,60,61,62,63, 124, 158, 161, 166 Toothman, Debby — 82, 87, 105, no, 155, 157, 158, 166 Toothman Ford Sales — 166 Tours —- loo-iot, 188 Track, Boys’ — 78-79 Track, Girls’ — 80-81, 189 Trickett, Mrs. Sharon — 149, 151 Tucker County — 58, 64, 68, 72 Tucker, Keith — 34, 35, 139, 152, 160, 174, 186 Turner, Mrs. Jane — 132, 151 Turner, John — 106, 152, 153 Turoczy, Robert — 59 Tygart Dam — 163 Tygart Lake State Park — 46, 163 Tygart Valley — 53 Tygart Valley Mall — 164 uUu University High — 60, 63, 72, 74, 84 Uphold. Lonnie — 21, 39, 57, 58, 79, 133, 161 Uphold, Ronnie — 57, 59, 79 Upton, Mr. Austin — 77, 151 Up Where We Belong — 38 Utt, Frances — 139 vVv Van Buren, Paula — 8, 161 Variety Show — 28, 31 TOURING FAIRMONT STATE, Monica Brown, junior, looks at the campus. Tours are included on pages 100-101. • Varsity Ball — 7, 18-21, 22 Varsity Ball Queen — 21 Varsity Cheerleaders — 12 Varsity Club — 161 Veterans — 163 Voice of Democracy — 96 Vultures — 128, 174 188 — Index ALWAYS VISIBLE, Seniors like Leigh Rainey were involved in virtually everything. The Gass of ’83 can be found on pages 110-123. THE BEST FEMALE ATHLETES IN GHS H 1ST OR Y, the girls’ track team took second in the state meet. See them on pages 80-81. wWw Wagner, Gndy — 87, 88, 123, 153 Walker, Donna — 157 Walker, Mrs. Judy — 51, 151, 157 Walls, Mr. Russell — 151, 155 Warder, Mrs. Constance — 151, 157 Ware, Brenda — 153, 157, 161 Ware, Duke — 8, 21, 57, 79, no, 161 Ware, Rose — 123 Ware, Tony — 31, 152 Washington-Irving — 60, 63, 64, 74, 84 Waters, Jim — 153, 157 Waters, Richard — 133 Watkins, Peggy — 126, 139, 154, 159 Watkins, Randy — 72, 139 Watkins, Ron — 57, 59, 69, 139 Watkins, Rusty — 57, 59 Watkins, Scott — 72 Watkins, Steve — 57 Weaver Brothers — 175 Weaver, Delict — 156 Weaver, Donn — 139 Weaver, Larry — 152 Weaver, Sandy — 149 4 N Weaver, Steve — 51, 5$. 78 Weaver, Terri — 86, 139 Weaver, Mr. William — 151, 160 Webster — 98 West Preston — 67 West, Tina — 139 Westerman, Carla — 124, 153, 157 Westerman, Larry — 11, 13, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 49, 129, 1 2, 160, 186 West Union — 8i WV Personnel and Counselors Association — 151 West Virginia University — 112, 114, 151 Weston — 81 Wheeling — 53, 114 Wheeling Central — 53, 57 Wheeling Civic Center — 73 White, Ella — 124 White, Jamie — 113 White, Jeff — 139, 154, 155, 156, 157 White, Leslie — 87, 152, 153 White, Tommy — 89, 123, 152 Whitehair, Terry — 153 Wickham, Lisa — 86, 87, 123 Wickham, Tammy — 139, 156 Wiland, Sam — 13, 17, 38, 49, 123, 152, 153, 155 Wilbur Faces Facts — 31 Williams, E.J. — 123 Williams, Lisa — 152 Williams, Lucy — 139 Willis, Mitzi — 153 Wininger, John — 139, 155 Wiseman, Ms. Nancy — 15, 151, in Withers, Phyllis — 18, 21, 38, 87, 100, 113, 155 Wolfe, Betty — 160 Wolfe, John — 57, 59, 72, 79 Wolfe, Sandra — 121 Wood, Aaron — 133 World Hunger — 132 Wrestling — 72-73 Wright, Mr. Orville — 57, 72, 160 Wright, Sam — 72 Wright, Sonny — 28, 29, 31, 72, 139, 152 Wright, Tina — 139 WTBZ - 174 Wyatt, Kristy — 157, 160 yYy Young, Bud — 139, 156 Zorik, Greg — 98 Index — 189 Finishing with a shine Great memories combined with good friends made our year special. Homecoming, aching muscles, the Regional Tournament win, the musical, class tournaments, the trip to Charleston, and graduation was what gave our year that golden touch. The year held many surprises. When we entered the school for the first time after summer break, the repairs and renovations supplied us with an unexpected surprise. As the year progressed, the sophomore girls brought out their hidden talent to capture the Powderpuff title. Little did we know when the basketball season began that the Bearcats would not only have a winning record of 20-5, but also make a trip to Charleston to compete, in the Final four. These types of surprises were what made the year shine. Another year had come to an end. Looking back, the books were all closed, the athletic equipment was packed away, the halls were empty, and the students were gone but the memories remained. ANOTHER BEARCAT FAN Greg Boyce, sophomore, receives help painting his face for the game tonight. LAUGHING IT OFF, Cheryl Thom, senior, cracks up at a friend’s shower. 190 — Closing d V Shine start, every school year ith one, but this year it as if it applied to every f school. Everyone knew e entered the school for It time after summer that would be different. The that had been made in tool, the schedules, the ransform into something e people who ’lived’ here, e in the pride we took in d anywhere else we could existed, they just needed lish. ONE LAST LOOK at the time worn halls of GHS. AN UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT, Chuclc Bennett and Bobby McKinney, seniors, embrace after the Regional victory. I o