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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

ON A LATE fall afternoon, the sun starts to set on Grafton High School. Student Life..............................8 People...................................54 Sports...................................88 Academics...............................120 Ads I Index.............................140 Closing.................................158 CTiat iep Please rise for the pledge of allegiance . . . Does this sound familiar ? I pledge allegiance to I wonder how hard Mrs. Warder's physics test will be. of the United States of America There's no better than the U.S.A and to the republic for which it stands I wish this class was OVER! one nation ts a mess, 4 Introduction Those essays are going - ... With liberty and justice for all . Nah, it wont be that hard. ... The announcements for today are 1 wonder what time it is ... The cheerleaders would like to wish the football team good luck in Friday's game . . . taming by then TOW GM.KT CONCmWA-ttOK Juww KicV GAV ttOft to g« tV Wing, ot cto uw. vrv gym c «v rv t oductvorv . . . and there will be a National Honor Society meeting today, bring your dues . . . Oh, greatI I forgot again. ... Mr. Cartwright would like to say that the School is looking much better so there will be a bonus break today . . . Alright, less time for English. ... The thought for the day is Here it comes, Success is a journey not a destination 's news to me. . . . and now a moment of silence Achoo . . . Bless you . . . Thanks. Tkir ONE OF THE last days of summer is enjoyed by these Sophomores as they get together during lunch. LOOKING OVER A biology assignment, Troy Kimbrew, senior, and Ted Shoemaker and Jimmy Williams, juniors, check their answers. YEARBOOKS AND AUTOGRAPHS go hand-in-hand; Chris Trickett, junior, takes time during lunch to sign a friend's yearbook. Introduction 7 Over the summer. students and faculty made tracks to dij- ferent geographical locations for relaxation and also for learning. One such traveler, « Principal Greg Cartwright, UK learned some techniques for school improvement while at- W tending the Principal9 s Acade- 1 y. He then made tracks hack to Grafton High to tell his col- V leagues of these ideas. These V V Z5 were then implemented to improve the school's academics, appearance and attitude. Y On Sept. 4, students made H tracks to the auditorium for an W assembly. There, Mr. Cartw- F r g rf some announcements concerning these planned school ’ improvements. Then, students made tracks to homeroom and the year was officially underway. ENJOYING THE RIDE during the Home-coming parade are Shelly Hunsaker and Fat Shaw, seniors, and Thomas Knotts, court crown bearer. CAMP IS NOT all hard work. Varsity cheerleaders Kim Rogers. Kristy Rollins and Rachel McDonald, juniors, ham it up at cheerleading camp. Student Life 9 JUST HANGING OUT together at lunch are good friends Chris Trickett. Joe Canfield. Scott Willis. Harry Davis, Craig Watkins and J.D. Scritchfield. juniors. THREE VERY GOOD friends. Kim Rogers, Rachel McDonald and Kristy Rollins, juniors, do almost everything together. Here, they dress alike for Beach Day during Homecoming Week. 10 Friends Whenever anything happens to you, your friends are the first to know. The definition of a friend is a person known well and liked. Is that completely true? Some think the best friend a person can have is one they don't know well. Or someone you make friends with while on vacation and will never see again. Anyway things work out, a good friend always seems to overlook your bad points. My friends may get mad at me, but they never try to change me, said Yvonne Bolyard, junior. Friends are biographies of your life: knowing secrets and stages that you’ve held and Hxi' passed through with both success and failures. A friend is someone who helps you anyway they can, even unintentionally. For example, a friend might take away your boyfriend. This leaves you to realize he is a jerk. You both know deep inside that she didn’t save you from him on purpose — but friends aren’t perfect. FRIENDS SHARE COMMON inter-csts and these friends, Missy Hedrick and Kelly White, juniors, both like singing. On their way to South Carolina with the Entertainers, they share a seat together on the bus. But, despite your differences, you both share feelings of happiness and sorrow and they basically make up a large part of everyone’s world. Therasa Shipp, senior, said, A friend to me is someone who will help you out in hard times. Friends: you can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. — Lori Shriver FRIENDS SOMETIMES COME up with crazy ideas and these close friends show the people at the Homecoming dance their unique greeting signal. Friends 11 In the summer months, many students look forward to the days of staying home and sleeping in, eating whenever they want and doing whatever they wish. For many students, though, they pack their suitcases and grab their sleeping bags and off to camp they go. Sport camps are the major camps attended by students. Joan Hines, junior, attended volleyball and basketball camps over the summer. Volleyball camp was held at the high school. However, she traveled to Phillipi to attend the basketball camp at Alderson-Broaddus College. Camp is fun. You meet so many different people from other places, Joan said. Junior Todd Alonso attended the Don Nehlen Mountaineer Football Camp in Morgantown. The camp helped the players to learn techniques of blocking and tackling. Another popular camp that many students attend is 4-H. It is usually held in July at Camp Toweles in Grafton. There they learn new crafts, how to cook and care for children. Mike Curry, Ken Gould, Dave Singleton and Tammy Rogers, seniors, attended the Governor's Honors Academy at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon from July 1-27. The purpose of the camp was to broaden our horizons, prepare us for college and to have a good time, said Curry. The varsity cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleading Association Camp in July at Wesleyan College. The squad took first runner-up for a trip to the national cheerleading competition held in Florida. Both varsity andJ.V. won a spirit stick every night. The varsity squad brought home three blue ribbons and one red ribbon, while theJ.V.'s brought home four red ribbons. — Clarissa Wooddell PART OF THE annual ritual at band camp is the orientation of the freshmen members. Here. Brian Westerman gets initiated by dressing as a baby. AN EGG TOSS takes careful concentration and a lot of muscle coordination as shown on the face of Mike Curry, senior, who participates in one of the games at the Governor's Honors Academy. 12 Camps A NEW BAND uniform. ' Freshman Shelly Harki dresses in a toga as part of her initiation as a new member of the band. TRYING TO GET started at 6 a.m. is often difficult, and Clarissa Wooddell. junior, with toothbrush in tow, tries to begin another morning at band camp. BEFORE LEAVING THE Governor s Honors Academy. Seniors Dave Single-ton, Ken Gould. Mike Curry and Tammy Rogers take a few moments for a group shot for the scrapbook. BROTHER AND SISTER. Brian and Briana Jeffords, freshmen, hesistantly take part in the orientation of new band members. Camps 13 This year Homecoming week got off to a slow start. Monday there was no school due to a water shortage. Backwards Day, scheduled for that day, was cancelled. Tuesday brought out the togas as Toga Day saw a few students wearing their bed sheets to school. Enthusiasm still remained low on Tuesday. However, Wednesday proved to be THE day for school spirit and participation. When Beach Day hit on Wednesday, any visitor in the school would have thought the student body was being strange. Even though the weather was extremely cold and dreary, students appeared in bright, wild Hawaiian print shirts, Bermuda shorts and Don Johnson shades. Others brought beach balls to help brighten the fall day. Some students expressed themselves with t-shirts that read Life's a Beach or Sun Your Buns . The only things missing were the sand and palm trees. Thursday brought Opposite Sex Day. Many girls dressed like guys, few guys dressed like girls. But there were a few gutsy guys who dressed in mini-skirts and even a little eye shadow. One Senior, Jimmy Golden, was quick to assure people he played the part to the hilt. Would you like to see my slip? he would ask any interested person as he lifted up the skirt of his pink and white sundress. DOWN ON MAIN Street, the Senior float, featuring the band Trap Doors, travels through the parade route. 4 omecomL n 14 Homecoming HOURS OF PREPARATION go into the making of a float. While some Senior girls work on a sign, Mark Dickey, Pat Shaw and Joe Wisneski take a break from work. GOING GREEK WITH their togas are varsity cheerleaders Kristy Rollins and Rachel McDonald, juniors, as they try to psyche up some school spirit. BEARCAT FANS COULD be found everywhere in the hall. Mrs. Debbie Burns. Home Economics teacher, brings out a loyal fan to show her Homecoming enthusiasm. Homecoming 15 HOMECOMING COURT MEMBERS are (Front Row): Thomas Knotts. Julie Skinner; (Middle Row): Debbie Moore. Fleather Upton. Kami Harman. Shelly Hunsaker, Allison Fitzwater. Beverly Montgomery. Kristy Rollins. Jamie Davis. Tara Curtis; (Back Row): Chad Griffith. Marc Criss. Chris Trickett. Pat Shaw. Robbie Neason. Cameron Flohr. Kevin Murphy, Craig Morse and Steve Freeman. MUSIC FILLS THE air as Junior Kim Rogers dances with her date, alumni Sonny Wright, at the dance. BEACH SPIRIT IS alive, according to Kirk Scritchfield. freshman, who wore his crazy, mismatched prints in honor of Beach Day. 16 Homecoming Jamie Davis Heather Upton Tara Curtis Debbie Moore 7L omecomLn ■85 And, of course, Friday brought Blue and Gold Day. Everyone in the school wore something that had either blue or gold on it. Football jerseys, cheerleader sweaters, t-shirts, sweats and shaker-knit sweaters were all familiar sites on that day. The parade was held Oct. 10 through the streets of Grafton. BEFORE THE HOMECOMING GAME, Allison Fitzwater, Homecom-ing Queen, patiently waits for the coronation. Floats, decorated trucks, and the band filled the streets. A pep rally was held at McKinney Field after the parade. The game was played Friday night against University High. The final score saw the Bearcats win at 28-19. The coronation of the Homecoming Queen took place during half-time. Last year's queen, Erin Faulkner, crowned Allison Fitzwater as the 1985 Queen. Her escort was Robbie Neason, senior. Homecoming 17 18 Cheerleaders Cheerleading! What's it all about and what does it take? A lot of people think that being a cheerleader is easy, but it's more than simply jumping around and yelling. Varsity cheerleader Kristy Rollins explains, It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to give up a lot of your free time during the summer months to prepare for the oncoming football and basketball seasons. Over the summer, the cheerleaders spent four days at a National Cheerleading Camp held at West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon. New cheers and dance routines were taught to the girls. The Spirit Stick was awarded to the girls every day at camp. During camp, they par- ticipated in competition and met other squads and exchanged ideas. With help from the All-Sports Mothers and Terri Zu-span, cheerleading adviser, the girls received new uniforms and pom-poms. Fundraisers and generous donations acquired these needed items. One cheerleader who did not require a blue and gold uniform was mascot Melissa Frame, junior. Melissa bounced and cheered energetically in her Bearcat suit through both football and basketball seasons. Melissa was the first mascot from Grafton High to attend mascot camp. The camp was located at Tennessee State University in Tennessee. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — Kim Bolyard, Vivian Gaines. Danica McDe-vitt. Cheryl McDaniel, mascot Melissa Frame, Becky Summers. Kristy Rollins. Rachel McDonald and Kim Rogers. AT CHEERLEADING CAMP, the varsity and Junior Varsity squads get together to act silly. In the hallway are Kim Bolyard. Kristy Rollins. Rachel McDonald, Heather Upton, Becky Gaines, Sherry Green and Cindy Larew. I TO WISH THE Bearcats good luck dur-ing their Homecoming game, the varsity cheerleaders begin a cheer. Cheerleaders 19 c luLtmi When asked about the mascot camp, Melissa said, Camp was out of sight! I really enjoyed myself. 1 met a lot of different people from schools around the United States. There were a lot of different types of mascots, such as lions, eagles, and a green wave, which looked like Gumby. One interesting thing Melissa learned while at camp was how to pantomime. Another thing was how to generate enthusiasm throughout a crowd. Cheering itself was also taught at the camp. The many young men and women also had to learn dance routines and cheers. TheJ.V. cheering squad also attended a summer camp. During camp, they were awarded a rating of excellent every night. On the last night, they received the Spirit Stick. During basketball and football seasons, the J.V. squad attended away games with the teams. —Julie Robinson JUNIOR VARSITY — Sherry Green, AT THE HOMECOMING game, varsi-I.aurie Gelhausen. Becky Gaines, Cindy ty cheerleader Becky Summers, junior, Larcw and Heather Upton. cheers for the Bearcats. The Bearcats de- feated the University High Hawks by a score of 28-19- 20 Cheerleaders TAKING A RIDE on the Homecoming float are mascot Melissa Frame, cheerleader Rachel McDonald, and Junior members of the football team. I DOING A FLOOR cheer. Kristy Rollins, junior, and head cheerleader Cheryl McDaniel, senior, psyche up the crowd during a time-out. IN THEIR NEW uniforms and pompoms. the varsity squad does a routine at an away game. J Cheerleaders 21 TAKING A BREAK during class for the camera arc Jamie Davis, Kara Mammon and John Teagarden, sophomores. touch e.6 The many styles of the 1980s have been strutted about over the years. The looks popular two or three decades ago are back, but they now sport a modern touch. Paisley prints, popular in the 1960s, came back in a style all their own in oversized jackets, tight denims and even a skirt and blazer combination. Another remake from a few decades ago was the bob” haircut; young women had their hair cut in all one length. This was usually worn shoulder or chin length. A very big hit in the fashion SOPHOMORE Becky Gaines shows her fashion eyewear even while she sleeps. Sunglasses made a big hit, coming in a variety of shades and designs. AT THE HOMECOMING dance Ju-niors Becky Summers. Brian Cochran. Kelly White, and Wayne Goodwin sport fall fashions. scene included the wearing of fashion pins. Just about every store carried these fashion accessories, which came in a variety of colors and shapes. Some pins were made to resemble medallions with a bronzed look to them. The more casual look came from the I Love Lucy era as young women began to wear stirrup pants, big shirts or sweaters or flat shoes. Dressing nice not only pertained to the women, but men also joined in the fashion scene as they began to dress in pastels or tropical prints. If the young men wanted to look both casual and dressy at the same time, they sported the Don Johnson look. Cotton, baggy pants with a pastel tee and an oversized jacket were made popular by the Miami Vice star. Young men began wearing pink, yellow or lilac shirts resembling the Johnson look. In a world that is constantly changing, it seems that fashions do repeat themselves, but with each repeat comes the changes of the modern touch. SHOWING THEIR CASUAL looks in sweatshirts are Sophomores Amanda Withers and Robyn Ringler. Fashions 23 As Seniors began their last week of school, many activities were planned. Picnics, parties and Senior Slave Day became part of the final countdown. Mrs. Debbie Burns, home economics teacher, arranged a pool party and free bowling for the Class. Amid the last few days, Senior Slave Day was held on the Seniors' last Friday of school. Here's how it went: The day began as any other normal school day. People arrived at school, walked the halls or just stood around their lockers, but something unusual was happening. Seniors were being transformed into slaves with the underclassmen getting their revenge. Jennifer Nichols made her slave, Ed Moore, dress in one of her favorite outfits: a denim mini-skirt and a Hawaiian shirt. Jamie Davis, on the other hand, gave Jimmy Waters a little school spirit by dressing him in a GHS cheerleading uniform. Not everyone was transformed to the opposite sex, however. Many were just transformed. Brenda Ware was made years younger with her pony tails, stuffed animals and a baby bottle, while Kathy Shaver and Becky Setter were sheiks for a day. Some Seniors weren't dressed up, they were just made up to act as slaves. Kelly White made her sister Leslie carry her books and walk her to class, while Pat Shaw had to carry his master to class. The torture Finally eased after third period. As their years of high school wound down, the Seniors attended the Senior Sermon and, of course, graduation. — Kim Mitchell, Shelly Hunsaker. THE MEMBERS OF The Class of 1986 pose for a picture during the Memorial Day parade. ON GRADUATION NIGHT, Seniors Donn Kitzmiller, Darrell Lake. Rick Lake. John Laulis and Jeff McCloy walk onto the field. 24 Seniors' feature AT THE BEGINNING of the graduation ceremony, honor graduates lead their class onto the field. A VICTIM OF Senior Slave Day, Cheryl McDaniel wears the karate costume her owner Steve Lough, sophomore, thought of for her to wear. AFTER RECEIVING HIS diploma. An dre Palmateer heads back to his seat. Seniors feature 25 WATCHING THE DRUM majorette. Junior Kathi Beavers keeps time to the music. AT A HOME game, trumpet players Donnie Dye, freshman. Scott Poling, junior. and Paul Kare, freshman, play to the crowd. PLAY 1M' THl BLl.I.S. Paula McViiki r. junior. Concentrates on mak-mg it [h itee t. LUNCHTIME ALSO MEANS practice time for band members Kara Hammon, sophomore, and Adrienne Brown, junior. as the majorettes perform a flag routine. Left, left, left, tight, left Sounds such as this could be heard all through the hot summer months and into the fall as upperclassmen made sure that the Freshmen felt wanted. At the beginning of each band season came two things: band camp and the initiation of the new members. When band camp was over, the band had two female field commanders: Brenda Ware, sen- ior; and Annette Gribble, junior. The feature twirlers, Clarissa Wooddell and Kelly White, both juniors, practiced their own routines while the 17 majorettes worked on new dance steps. As the football season drew near, everyone could feel the excitement of performing their new routines. As the season progressed, the team and the band both improved. Having the team improve meant more publicity and exposure for the band also. During football season, the idea of new band uniforms was introduced and accepted. The projected price was set at $38,000 and students were measured for their made-to-fit uniforms. The main fundraiser for this project was the selling of the fruit, an annual event sponsored by the band. After Christmas break, the band split up into two smaller bands, a symphonic and a concert, and even more progress was made. In late February, Rod Lewis, a student teacher from Alderson-Broaddus College, came to observe the bands and began conducting the students in March. During his student teaching, the time came for the area band festival, held at Lincoln High School. The symphonic band received a II rating, while concert choir got a I rating. During this festival, the new uniforms, which arrived in April, were worn for the first time. Designed by students, the uniforms feature the colors blue, gold and white. Reversible capes and waist length coats were new features added. The uniforms were good in design and color scheme. They added the icing to a fine year, said Mr. Norman Adlington, band director. — Melissa Frame Marching Band 27 THE FIRST GAME in the tournament puts the Sophomore Surfers against the Senior Citizens. Eric Trickett attempts for an extra point for the Citizens. SURFING WITHOUT ANY water. Kelly Peters, sophomore, tries to keep her balance on an outside wall. 28 Class Tournaments 77 On March 25, the school's gymnasium came alive as the freaky, surfin' generation of citizens met head-on for the class tournaments. Each class chose a different theme to decorate and dress by for the annual event. The Seniors picked Senior Citizens”, the Juniors became Junior Generation ; the Sophomores chose Sophomore Surfers and the Freshmen were Freshman Freaks.” The first basketball game, held during school hours, was between the Senior and Sopho- THE JUNIOR GENERATIONS climb their way to a first place rating for cheer-leading squad. SLOWLY MAKING THEIR way around the gym are Senior mascots Brian Harrison and Mike Currey. '■realij, iutjin' (jenetcLtion oj more boys. The Seniors came out on top and advanced to the championship game. The second game of the afternoon saw the Junior and Freshman girls facing one another. The Junior girls won and became eligible to play again the next day. To decide who these two winning teams would play, the Senior and Sophomore girls and the Junior and Freshman boys played later that evening. The Sophomore girls were victorious and the Junior boys easily took on the Freshmen. The championship games were held the next evening with the Sophomore girls winning their division. But, the most exciting game of the tournament was played last: the Senior and Junior boys. The Seniors were ahead most of the game, but the Juniors came back to beat the Seniors 57-55. After the final game, awards were given out. An All-Tournament team was chosen for each division. In other areas of judging, the Juniors had the best cheerleading squad with the Sophomores taking second place. The Sophomores received the best cheerleading outfits, with the Juniors getting second. Best team uniforms for the girls went to the Juniors, and the Sophomores took second. For the boys, best uniforms went to the Seniors and Freshman, respectively. The Freshman and Juniors took first and second for decorations. For the best centerpiece, the Juniors received first place with the Freshman taking second. — Leslie Tighe Class Tournaments 29 ■ Seniors Juniors As basketball season came to an end, the annual Varsity Ball took place. It’s a unique time of the year because it gives girls the chance to ask that special someone to the dance. The eager anticipation began weeks in advance as girls began looking for the right guy to ask. After finding him, many girls realized the hardest part still faced them. The actual asking for a date proved to be the most difficult task of all. The easiest task was to just look great and have a fun evening. As the afternoon wore on, everyone began to get ready for this special event. Pictures were taken when dates arrived and soon everyone was on their way to the school. The dance took place in the BEFORE THE CORONATION, flower girl Rebekah Wright and ring bearer Jarred Dellinger listen to instructions. school's gym on March 1 from 8 to II p.m. Music, lights and entertainment were provided by Kevin Lyons. This dance had another special twist concerning the court. Instead of the court and queen being presented at the dance with the usual coronation, they are introduced at the previous evening's basketball game. — Becky Thaxton Danica McDevitt Brenda Stockett Rachel McDonald Kelly White Todd Sharp Mark Dickey J.D. Scritchfield Kevin Murphy 30 Varsity Ball ON FRIDAY MORNING before the coronation, members of the court and band practice in the gymnasium. Sophomore princess Becky Gaines and escort Chris Norris practice their walk as majorettes stand at attention. VOTED AS QUEEN for the dance is Janis Gennette, senior, with her escort, Cameron Flohr, senior. AT PRACTICE, Brenda Stockett and Mark Dickey, seniors, walk to the coronation music. Sophomores Freshmen Becky Gaines Chris Norris Kara Hammon Rod Gawthrop Tammy Gaines Butch Rogers Missy Varah Steve Freeman Varsity Ball 31 7lu u,cJ: Summer days ... Has anyone seen my lipstick? . . . Drifting away .. . Will someone grease my hair back? ... To uh oh ... Where is Doody's stool? ... Those summer nights . . . Ten seconds to curtain ... Tell me more, tell me more. These and other comments could be heard backstage April 18, 19, and 20 as the choral students prepared to present their annual Spring Musical. This year’s production was Grease, a 50's musical done by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. It was centered around the students of Rydell High School. It had a large cast and many big chorus numbers so everyone got a chance to perform. Costumes for different scenes added a bit of nostalgia, as did the scenery that was borrowed from Fair- mont State College. Practice for auditions began in early December. Parts were announced after Christmas Break. The cast included: Mary Colebank, Miss Lynch; Adrienne Brown, Patty Simcox; Ryan Kittle, Eugene Florczyk; Diane Runner, Jan; Paula Hef-ferin, Marty; Cheryl McDaniel, Betty Rizzo; John Teagarden, Doody; Todd Sharp, Roger; Junior Boyles, Danny; Brian Cochran, Kenickie; Robyn Henderson, Frenchy; Brian Duckworth, Sonny; Becky Summers, Sandy Dumbrowski; Todd Alonso, Vince Fontaine; Wayne Woods. Johnny Casino. MEMORIES WILL LAST forever as Sandy (Becky Summers) tells the Pink Ladies (Paula Hefferin, Diane Runner. Robyn Henderson, and Cheryl McDaniel) and Patty Simcox (Adrienne Brown) of her perfect summer romance. ' SMELLS ROTTEN TO me, Frenchy HERE IT IS! The first official picture of (Robyn Henderson) tells Rizzo (Cheryl the guys dressing area, lunior Charlie McDaniel) and Marty (Paula Hefferin) Keener poses for the camera as he pre-as she prepares to take a swig of wine. pares for his next scene. $2 Musical APPLAUSE WELCOMES ROGER (Todd Sharp) and Jan (Diane Runner ) as they receive a curtain call. I ADVICE TO THE innocent is given to goody-goody Sandy (Becky Summers) from bad girl Rizzo (Cheryl McDaniel). Musical 33 Tin: GANG S AM. here! Doody JohT Teagarden) entertains everyone with his musical ability. I SIMPLY MUST look my best! Miss Lynch (Mary Colebank) tells herself as she prepares for her next encounter with Mr. Latearri. I GREASED LIGHTNING IS created as the Burger Palace Boys gather around and listen to its owner Kenickie (Brian Cochran). 34 Musical Musical 35 Finally, after months of practice, it was time for opening night. As final deliveries of flowers and good luck messages were delivered, the final makeup touches were made. Backstage jitters and mike fright were in the air behind the curtain. But as soon as the first note was played until the last curtain call was given, everything was professional. For three THE BURGER PALACE boys (Brian Duckworth, Todd Sharp, Brian Cochran, and John Teagarden) are anxious to hear how their leader. Danny Zuko (Junior Boyles), spent his summer. performances the cast and crew pleased packed houses and received a standing ovation each night. Unfortunately, all too soon it was over. The costumes were put away, make-up was removed, and dipity-do was washed out of hair. By the next week the only traces of the ’50s remaining were Pink Lady jackets, newspaper articles, programs, and off the stage, to the left, sits the remains of the immortal Greased Lightning. ’ — Kim Mitchell I’M ALL CHOKED up!” Danny (Junior Boyles) tells his true love Sandy (Becky Summers). AFTER A DANCING number, the Entertainers rehearse their Final pose. The Entertainers Edition XV kept busy this year as they traveled to various places within the state and out-of-state. The group, consisting of 18 singers and dancers and 10 backup, performed at such functions as the Shriner's meetings, the Harrison County Realtors Convention, Holiday Rumblers, South Harrison FHA dinner and various women's organizations. The biggest event was when they traveled to Spartansburg, SC. While there, they visited Winthrop College in Rockhill. They held a workshop with the IT'S A LONG trip to South Carolina, especially by bus, and members of the Entertainers and chaperones try to relax for the night. college students. These students not only shared their musical ability but also offered them pointers concerning the music field. The Entertainers stayed with the students for the weekend. One of the group's biggest and best audiences was at Seven Springs Resort where they performed for 1500 to 2000 people from Amway. The Entertainers also performed at the annual December concert and participated in the annual spring musical. qetLc tlntettainezi 36 The Entertainers THE SHOW IS in the bag as the Entertainers dance to Hooked on Classics. DURING A REHEARSAL, the choir members sing America.” The Entertainers 37 Danica McDevitt Kim Clark Allison Fitzwater Vivian Gaines Janis Gennette What’s your gown look like? How are you wearing your hair? When are you picking up the flowers?” These and many, many more questions raced through the minds of the Juniors and Seniors before the prom. Looking back on our tender years of High School, the prom definitely stood out in the Sen- iors' memories. After weeks of waiting the big day had finally arrived. Guys washed and waxed cars, girls laid out trying to get that last minute tan and everyone waited to get ready. As the afternoon wore on, ribbons and lace, ties and tuxes, and boutonnieres and corsages were all put in their proper places. Parents gathered around to take enough pictures to make sure you'd see spots until twelve and then as you went out the door said, Don’t forget, drive carefully.” Students crammed hoops and crinolines into cars while trying the whole time not to get the gowns wrinkled. Once they arrived at the Clair Bee Fieldhouse it seemed the whole gym had taken on a new look. It was no longer the smelly place where you had gym or I yelled during basketball games, it was a dimly lit ballroom with flowers on the tables and romance in the air. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE be-ginning of the coronation, members of the prom court and their escorts wait in the hallway. ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKING ONE of the roses from the vase. Senior princess Vivian Gaines and her escort Donn Kitzmillcr, senior, laugh over the inci- 38 Prom dent- Shelly Hunsaker Sharon Keys Stephanie Lambert Beverly Montgomery Kathy Shaver SLOW DANCING TO Steal the Dark are Kristy Rollins, junior princess, and her date Shane Glass, alumnus. AFTER UNVEILING THE winning rose. Danica McDevitt, senior, is crowned as Queen by Rhonda Marx, 85 Queen. Prom 39 AFTER THE PRINCESSES unwrap their roses. Allison Fitzwater, Scott Mus-grave. Janis Gennette and Robbie Net son. seniors, watch while the queen is crowned. WHILE WAITING IN line to have their picture taken. Juniors Kim Braddock and Jim Williams talk over after-prom plans. Brenda Ware Leslie White Alicia Garrett Kami Harman 40 Prom As the night proceeded the princesses were escorted onto the floor, flowers were passed out and with the unwrapping of the roses a new prom queen was chosen. The 85 queen Rhonda Marx stepped forward to crown Danica McDevitt, senior, who held the winning rose. The band, Steal the Dark, took their place and the court led the first dance that started the prom. t yecLti Heaven. As students made their ways home they all knew that this night would always remain a distinct memory of their tender years. — Becky Thaxton BEFORE CORONATION. SENIOR Beverly Montgomery takes her rose while Joe Wisniewski, senior, escorts her. SOMETIMES THE UNEXPECTED happens, even at the prom. Kami Harman. junior, reacts when a parent almost knocks over the centerpiece while taking pictures of the court. Charlie Keener. Shelly Mayle and Ryan Kittle, juniors, also watch. Robyn Henderson Shelly Mayle Kristy Rollins Kelly White Prom 41 STRINGING CREPE PAPER to the top of the gvm ceiling is Paul Cox. r--------- STRETCHING THE CREPE paper so it fits Kristy Rollins tugs at it while Paula McVickcr tapes a piece on the wall. When couples arrived at the Prom on Saturday night, they saw the school’s gym transformed into Heaven ”. What they didn’t see was how the gym had become transformed. On Wednesday night, members of the Junior Class began decorating for the Prom. Under the direction of Mr. Ken Godwin Jr., they strung crepe paper, stapled and hammered to make the decorations look just right. The students spent Thursday and Friday during school to get the gym ready for the event. Tables had to be set up, the centerpiece put in place and candles placed on every table. I_________________________ 42 Prom Preparations A look at Grafton High, the state, nation and the world. Look inside! fUaeJ'. for 9s ONE OF THE improvements made in the school was the mural of West Virginia painted on the west end ramp. This was done by Ms. Ivy DeLoe's art classes. (Photo courtesy of Boh Bucy) School Improves Many changes have occurred in the school since last September. Before school began, a Task Force for school improvement was put into effect. This idea was conceived when Principal Greg Cartwright attended the principal's convention over the summer and talked with other principals who had used this technique towards school improvement. One of the changes occurred the first week of school when radio station WTBZ was played over the PA system from 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. Also, the pledge of allegiance, moment of silence and presentation of school announcements began each morning. During the first months of school, more programs were added to the agenda. One of these was the bonus break. The bonus break was created in an effort to reward students for displaying admirable behavior. The breaks lasted 20 minutes total, including class changes. These took place every two weeks. Painting the lockers, the bathrooms and cat tracks on the front walk were only three things done to clean up the school and raise the morale. Another project, undertaken by Ms. Ivy DeLoe's art classes, was the painting of large murals in the gym, the counselor's office and the top of the west end ramp. Cat Tracks 43 Comet ♦ +• + +1 UJatch 1986 was the year of many things, but one event in particular was special. What makes it special is that it happens only once in a lifetime and some don't even live to see it. This year Haley's Comet appeared. The comet was first sighted around the dawn of creation. It has appeared periodically around the world every 75 years since its first sighting. Many people looked forward to seeing the comet. One of the best places to be was in a large desert area in Australia. Other people had comet theme parties. But no matter how the people of the world celebrated, the sight of the comet was truly a wonder to behold for all. Shuttle, . . . They reached out and touched the stars. Millions of Americans watched in horror as the United States shuttle Challenger blew up seconds after lift-off on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Cape Canaveral in Florida. On board this fatal flight were six astronauts and one civilian. For the first time in history, a civilian was going into space. Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher from New Hampshire, was chosen from hundreds of applicants to be the first teach- er in space. The date of the departure for the shuttle had been cancelled a few times before they decided that Jan. 28 would be the date. But, the morning of the 28th saw an unusual Florida morning. Icicles hung from the shuttle. The reason for the explosion was due to one of the rocket boosters exploding shortly after lift-off. However, a joint had become frozen, causing a malfunction, it was discovered later. The shuttle broke off from the rocket boosters. It burned on its way into the ocean, causing death to the seven on impact. The remains of the astronauts were found at a later date. 44 Cat Tracks In October, the entertainment industry lost a great talent when Rock Hudson died from the disease AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Hudson's condition became public after he was admitted to a Paris hospital in early August. After Hudson made his disease known to the public, people wanted to know more about the fatal disease. A week and a half before his death, Hudson pledged a quarter of a million to the organization as well as all proceeds from his authorized autobiography. As of March, more than 6,000 people had died from the disease. Martin U King Jr. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the first national holiday commemorating a black American was observed. Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday became a federal holiday after Congress mandated on Oct. 19, 1983, that this date be set aside in King's honor. Dr. King was born Jan. 15, 1929, and was assassinated April 14, 1968, in Memphis, TN. Dr. King had devoted his life to civil rights and worked to bring about social and political equality for all blacks by nonviolent means. He used the Gandhi principle of nonviolence in his approach to help the blacks. This approach promoted pride in blacks, led to more black voting privileges and more national awareness. Dr. King made important contributions to the political, sociological and historical development of our nation over the last two decades. GLAMOUR May 1986 On May 25, 1986, history was made. A human chain, reaching from the coast of California to the coast of New York, made up of over 5 million people joined hands at 3 that afternoon. This project was called Hands Across America. It was the brainchild of Ken Krogen, the same man who created the idea of USA for Africa. Again, many celebrities participated. Some did promos, others did public appearances, and many participated in the video made for the song Hands Across America”, performed by Voices of America. As the date drew near, many were worried because all the spaces had not been taken. But, by Sunday there were enough people, and the event went through without a hitch. Each participant donated at least S10. This raised millions of dollars to help America's homeless and hungry. CJy b Flood On Nov. 2, the rain began to fall. Little did anyone know that the rain would be the start of the worst flooding in years in the state of West Virginia. Destruction could be seen everywhere. In some places, such as Rowlesburg, whole towns were submerged under tons of raging waters. Philippi was another place hit heavily. Fundraisers and things of that nature were soon set up to help the victims of the flood, most of whom could not afford to have flood insurance. Shortly before school was movies. Here is a list of what out, students received a lot of was currently playing at the end entertainment from radio and of school. Movies Top Gun Cobra Raw Deal Short Curcuit Poltergiest 11 Freddy's Revenge: Nightmare on Elm Street Part II Pretty in Pink Ferris Bueller's Day Off Critters Space Camp Songs Addicted to Love,” Robert Palmer Live to Tell, Madonna Who's Johnny?,’ El DcBarge I Want to be a Cowboy, Boys Don’t Cry Nasty,” Janet Jackson All I Need is a Miracle, Mike 6t the Mechanics Invisible Touch,” Genesis Mad About You, Belinda Carlyle If You Leave,” OMD On My Own, Patti LaBelle Michael McDonald To Stay, Julian Lennon TAYLOR COUNTIANS CAME to the rescue for the flood victims as they brought canned goods, clothing and other necessities to the high school. These items were then distributed to Barbour County residents. Cat Tracks 45 vo cv They called themselves the Lunch Bunch. Why? No one knew hut everyone knew who they were. They were Seniors Allison Fitzwater, Vivian Gaines, Shelly Hunsaker, Stephanie Lambert, Becky Setler, Kathy Shaver, and Leslie White. Those 45 minutes came and went with a lot of laughs and secrets. One of the wildest times was when they held Hands Across the Cafeteria,” with the jukebox playing Hands Across America. CHOWING DOWN DURING lunch are Juniors Kim Braddock and Annette Gribble as they listen to the Lunch Bunch. Those brown-bagging seven Seniors may lose touch, but there will never be another Lunch Bunch like this one. It all began with one man and an idea. Sound familiar? Well, that's exactly what happened when Boontown Rat lead singer Bob Geldolf decided to record with an all-star lineup. The proceeds were donated to help feed the hungry in drought-stricken Ethiopia. The event became known as Band-Aid. And that was only the beginning. Next came the American equivalent. It was called USA for Africa. It was organized by Ken Kragen in association with Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers, two of Kragen's clients. Over 40 top stars in the business participated in the recording ot We Are the World, written by Richie and Michael Jackson. It raised millions in aid for the famine-stricken nations of Africa. Then came the all-star 17 hour rock concert dubbed Live-Aid. It stretched onto two continents. In Philadelphia was the American connection at JFK Stadium. The European connection was at London’s Wimbley Stadium. A countless number of performers devoted their time to this cause. This was also the case with Farm-Aid. It was country musics answer to Live-Aid. Or- ganized by Willie Nelson, it was formed to help America s hungry and the American farmer. Many other aid events occurred for many different causes. But. Geldof was the only organizer nominated for a Nobel Prize. 46 Cat Tracks The votes are in for the Senior Class poll: MOST POPULAR Donn Kitzmiller Janis Gennette SMARTEST Tim Currey Stephanie Lambert MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Dave Singleton Tammy Rogers MOST ATHLETIC Donn Kitzmiller Janis Gennette BEST SENSE OF HUMOR Mike Currey Kathy Shaver BEST DRESSED Todd Sharp Allison Fitzwater BEST DANCER Ben Garrett Leslie White SILLIEST Mike Dellinger Marty Miller Todd Sharp Sharon Keys Kathy Shaver Rhea Stickley CLASS CLOWN Mike Currey Pam Shreve BEST LOOKING Jim Waters Janis Gennette Leslie White MOST OUTGOING Chip Slaven Cheryl McDaniel CRAZIEST Troy Kimbrew Rhonda Hupp LEADER Tyler Cox Stephanie Lambert HYPER Andy Sypolt Vivian Gaines FRIENDLIEST Brian Harrison Lisa Kay Fortney ROWDIEST Rick Lake Brian Reed Rhonda Hupp MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Marty Miller Cheryl McDaniel BEST HAIR Jim Waters Kim Clark BEST EYES Todd Sharp Danica McDevitt Leslie White BEST BODY Andre Palmatcer Janis Gennette TEACHER S PET Mike Currey Pam Shreve BEST MATCHED COUPLE Pat Shaw Shelly Hunsaker CUTEST COUPLE Wayne Woods Leslie White ODD COUPLE Rusty Watkins Melissa Cooper REVOLUTIONIST Dave Kirkpatrick Becky Setler PERSONALITY Brian Reed Scott Santibanez Todd Sharp Leslie White AWARDS DAY The Seniors turned out for the last assembly before graduation Awards Day. Many awards were given on the May 30 assembly The awards given were as follows: Voice of Democracy Speech: Kami Harman, junior, first place-Teresa Croston, sophomore, second place. Memorial Day Essay: Kristy Rollins, junior, first place; Beth Shaw, junior, second place; and Beth Harrison, junior, third place. Army Reserve Scholarship: Janis Gennette and Tyler Cox, both seniors. Woodmen of the World: Becky Setler, senior, and Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, for school improvement. U.S. Marines Outstanding Athlete: Mike Currey, senior. Ministerial Association Scholarship: Pam Shreve, senior. Elk Scholarship: David Singleton, senior. National Honor Society: Brenda Stockett and Melanie Shackleford, seniors. The Society presented Mrs. Betty Rose Morrison with a gift for her years of service as adviser. The Golden Hammer: Rick Lake, senior. Women's Association: Mary Lynn Bunner, sophomore. Math Award: Mike Currey and Mary DeMoss, seniors. Also the winners of the Math Field Day were presented with certificates. Choir Member of the Year: Leslie White, senior. All Senior choir members were presented with trophies from Mr. Ken Godwin, Jr., director. The assembly was dismissed with the singing of the Alma Mater. Cat Tracks 47 Honor Graduates For the Class of 1986, Tim Currey graduated as valedictorian, while Stephanie Lambert followed as salutatorian. Currey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Currey, and Stephanie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lambert. The Honor Graduates are those who graduate at the top 10 percent of their class. Along with Currey and Stephanie, there were 13 other Honor Graduates. The remainder of them, in order of their graduating rank, in- clude: Tammy Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers; Melanie Shackleford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Shackleford; Scott Santibanez, son of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Santibanez; Danica McDevitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McDevitt; Kim Swick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Swick. Shelly Hunsaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hunsaker; Mary DeMoss, daughter of Mr. Richard DeMoss; Leslie White, daughter of Mr. and All-State Band, Chorus On March 20 to 22,7 students traveled to Morgantown to participate in the All-State Band and Chorus. Paula McVicker, junior, was the only student from Grafton High to participate in the All-State Band. She was a flutist and piccolo player for the school's band. Attending All-State Chorus were Cheryl McDaniel and Chip Slaven, seniors; Paula Hefferin, Missy Hedrick and Wayne Goodwin, juniors; and Brian Findley, sophomore. TRYING TO HIDE from the camera. Joan Hines, junior, covers her face with a napkin during the National Honor Society induction reception. Joan was inducted into the Society her Sophomore year. Mrs. Charles White; Paula Ne-ligh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neligh; Allison Fitzwater, daughter of Mrs. Ernest Fitzwater; Brenda Stockett, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs.James Stockett; David Singleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Singleton; and Kathy Ball, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball. AeacLeulG 3npet mu}1 This year the school was introduced to the Academic Super Bowl. The Bowl is played by two teams and the questions come from both current events and trivia. Mrs. Diana Colebank, English teacher, formed the first Grafton High team. Members included Kim Mitchell, captain, Becky Setter and Mike Currey, seniors; Mary Colebank, Chuck Wolfe and Jim Work, juniors. Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, also helped the team in preparation for the matches. The team had matches against Philip-Barbour and University High. The record against Philip-Barbour was 4-0 and against University it was 2-1. The team also played a match against members of the Grafton High faculty. The team won this by a large margin. This put their overall record at 7-1. In April, the National Honor Society inducted eight new members. The student's average had to be a 3-75 to even be considered for the Society. Students were then judged by the faculty on their leadership, service and character. Those who were inducted include: Senior Mary DeMoss, daughter of Mr. Richard DeMoss; Junior Kris Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Simmons; and Sophomores Mary Lynn Bunner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Bunner; William Duffy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cole; Rebecca Harman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harman; Robyn Ringler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ringler; Heather Upton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Upton Jr.; and William Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins. 48 Cat Tracks HOODED SWEAT SHIRTS are a pop. Here, Tank Cox, junior, shows his ular item,especially on a cool fall day. school pride while keeping warm, T-shirts are a great American pastime. Everyone from President Reagan to the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, wears them. Of course, over the years they have grown from a necessary form of clothing to a status symbol. Guys seem to favor shirts more with an athletic meaning. Chicago Bears, Bearcats, P.A.C.E., and GHS Weightlifting were a few. Numbers, paint splattered and geometric shapes were also in this year. Girls seemed to favor characters from comic strips. Betty Boop, Tweety, Garfield and the Flintstones were popular. Shirts with places and sports teams always remained popular. Some new faces included the Zoo Crew. Belonging to it are the bunnies that say Sun Your Buns”, the Party Animal Bunny, the ducks and the dog. These were the only ones available in this area. The most popular colors were white, pink, yellow, and blue. Longer lengths and no sleeves were also seen a lot. Brand names even got in the act. Coke, Pepsi, and Swatch all had their versions to offer. There's no doubt about it, the T-shirt will never die. At the beginning of the school year, a new club was formed to honor and recognize any Bearcat who had done something outstanding for the school or community. To be considered for this club, people had to be nominated by a teacher. The Task Force committee then voted on these people. Supercats received a t-shirt or a baseball cap for recognition. The Supercats included: Becky Summers, junior, who was nominated for her 1985 track honor. She was also active in varsity cheerleading, track, feature twirler and the Entertainers. Mr. Irv Braniff, teacher, became the second Supercat after he helped people in Weston during the November flood. He coached boys track and varsity football. Mary DeMoss, senior, was named as a Supercat during a school assembly. She was active in VICA, Drama Club and Band. Mr. Terry Carpenter, school janitor, became a Supercat for his efforts to help improve the school's maintenance. He received a baseball cap. Two other Supercats, Seniorjean Riblett and Junior Danny Hayes, were recognized for their contribution in painting the murals in the hallways. Chosen for his scholastic and athletic achievements, Mike Currey, senior, became a Supercat. He received his t-shirt during an assembly. Volley ball Although this year's girls volleyball team did not have a winning season, the girls who participated were definitely winners. The girls had to fight to get the team established this year, to get the gym for practices and to overcome lack of experience. Administration officials felt that the team should not continue this year, but the girls fought for their right to play and finally won. The gym, often being used by other sport teams, was hard to get for practices. And with only three returning starters and four alternates from last year, the team faced great odds. The team finished with no wins. During the regionals, they lost in the first round. Those playing were Tracy Posey and Terry Poling, seniors; Joan Hines and Patty Miller, juniors; B.J. Ledsome, Pam Satterfield. Dawn Cleveland, Eva Watkins, Sally Newlon, Dee Wyer, sophomores; and Jeri Kirby, freshman. Cat Tracks 49 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING scho-lastic achievement. Valedictorian Tim Currey receives his trophy from Principal Greg Cartwright while Mr. Ronald Dellinger. Taylor County Superintendent of Schools, and Assistant Principal Thomas Talerico watch. I THE LAST MEMBERS of the Class of 1986, Denny Westfall, Joe Wisniewski. Wayne Woods and Russell Weaver. File onto the Field. 50 Commencement ALL SMILES AFTER receiving her diploma is Beverly Montgomery. You wake up, and it dawns on you that today is THE day. The Class of 1986 is no longer just a phrase. After tonight, your class, the Class of '86, would no longer be Seniors, they would become graduates. You think about your very first day of school, whether it be kindergarten or first grade. Could it possibly have been 12 years ago? Your mind picks up faces of friends and teachers. People that you laughed with, fought with, cried with stand out sharp as it if were just yesterday. You remember your first I'VE LOVED THESE Days reflects the feelings of the Senior choir members as they sing together for the last time. date, first kiss, your first high school dance. You kept thinking you had plenty of time for your high school years, but after tonight, they will be gone forever. At times you had shouted to no one in particular that you wished 1986 would hurry up and get here. Well, now it is here. After tonight, your friends will begin planning their new lives, whether it be college, career or marriage. And, tonight, on June 4, the Class of 1986's world would ONE OF THE Presidential Academic Fitness Awards goes to Stephanie Lam-bert. Miss Nora Louk, valedictorian of 198-1, presented the plaques to the recipients. Commencement 51 For the 144 graduating Seniors, 1986 had finally arrived. Not only was this year special for these students, but it also marked the 100th commencement for the high school. In 1886, 4 students graduated. On Wednesday, June 4, the Class of 1986's graduation began at 8 p.m. Stuart Chip Slaven opened the ceremonies by giving the invocation. During the course of the evening, valedictorian Tim Cur-rey was presented a trophy, a $75 savings bond and a Robert C. Byrd certificate. Salutatorian Stephanie Lambert gave her address to her classmates. After the class members were presented their diplomas, class president Robbie Neason lead them in the turning of the tassels and the singing of the Alma Mater. As the last diploma was given and the Alma Mater sung, the graduates began filing out of the stadium where they had pictures taken, received hugs, and said their goodbyes, knowing this was their day. FOR THF. THIRD year, members of the faculty participate in graduation ceremonies. ON THEIR WAY to their seats. Ben Garrett. Debbie Bolyard, Chuck Gobel, Valerie Bess and K.R. Gould walk onto the field. 52 Commencement IN HONOR OF the Seniors, the band plays the Alma Mater while Senior band members stand for recognition. I WHILE CLASS MEMBERS get their diplomas Honor Graduates Shelly Hun-saker. Mary DeMoss. Leslie White. Paula Neligh and Allison Fitzwater sit and watch. Commencement 53 Makin’tracks Caring, sharing, fighting, reuniting are all aspects of growing up. Students not only learned about reading, writing and arithmetic they also discovered their inner strengths and desires. They began planning their future and deciding on the paths which they would someday make tracks. Some individuals not only reached out for their goals, but they also helped others along the way. A Supercat Club was formed in September to recognize individuals who had done something outstanding for others. By the end of the school year, the club had eight members. Students not only challenged themselves in the classroom, but they also found themselves striving for other interests. OVER THE WINTER months, some students took a break and traveled to Pittsburgh for a College Fair. Shelly Mayle. junior. talks with a tour guide at the city's Art Institute, while others look at modern art. DANCING THE NIGHT away at the Prom is Mike Currey, senior, with his date. Currey was one of the eight named for the Supercat Club. People Divider 55 ONE SYMPTOM OF scnioritis is the lack of motivation. Marty Miller just can't seem to get inspired to work on a yearbook deadline. Seniors stricken News Flash! It seems an outbreak of mad happenings have taken place in the lives of the Seniors attending Grafton High. It all started with the graduation of the Class of 1985. The then Juniors were declared official Seniors. With that, the madness began. Football players began initiating innocent incoming Freshmen and band members seemed to have the overwhelming and uncontrollable urge to attack new members. In doing so, they dressed them up. pushed them in mud. and even made a few their personal slaves. These were mainly the summer symptoms but the worse was definitely yet to come. The Seniors discovered the summer had slipped away and with the arrival of fall came their last year of high school. The first day of school. Seniors were strutting around proud as peacocks because THEY were SENIORS! How quickly they forget the horror stories told by Seniors of the past. Some found themselves in a mad panic at the end of the first semester. Then, they realized that they wouldn't have next year to make it up. That is, of course, unless they planned on being a part of the class of 87. Anticipation struck when January came as they realized graduation was only four months away. Most were eagerly awaiting graduation but some realized that as soon as it came, their Senior year would be over. Senioritis symptoms are: mood swings, long nights of studying for exams, hardy partying, and excessive eating of foods that are known to be harmful to your health. If you haven't seen anyone that falls into this category, then either you don't know a Senior or you haven't been looking. — Becky Thaxton 56 Seniors Elaine Denise Baker — Concert Choir: 9, FHA: 9. 10; VICA — Health Assistant: 11, 12. President. Kathy Lou Ball — FHA: 10; HERO: 11. Victor Bartlett — VICA: 12; Chess: 10. Sharon Sue Beckner — HERO: 11; Art: 9. Valerie Bess Debbie Bolyard — Pep: 9. FHA: 10; VICA: 11, 12, President. Donna Kay Bradley — Pep: 9, 10; DECA: 11. Janie Marie Brown — Band: 9, 10. 11, 12; Pep: 10; Key: 12; TACS: 12. Diane Marie Cadier — FBLA: 9, Backgammon: 10; DECA: 11; FHA: 12. Matthew Todd Carder — Concert Choir: 9, Men's Chorus: 10. 11. 12; Basketball: 9, Baseball: 9. 10; Football: 10; Drama: 9, 10. Kimberly Dawn Clark — Band: 9, Drama: 9, 10; Prom Princess: 12; Class Secretary: 10; Student Council: 19. Journalism: 11. Melissa Elen Cooper — Track: 10. 11. 12; Pep: 9. 10; SAE: 11; DECA: 12; Class Tournaments: 10. 11. Keith Cox — Men's Chorus: 9, lO, Chess: 9. Tyler Lee Cox — Football: 10. 11, 12; Baseball: 9. 10. 11. 12; Wrestling: 10; Basketball: 9. Student Body President; Chess: 10; Class Tournaments. Michael L. Currcy — Men's Chorus: 9, 10; Chess: 9, 10: Wrestling: 9. 10, 11. 12; State Wrestling: 10. 11, 12; Wrestling State Champion: 12; Academic Superbowl: 12; Supercat: 12. Sabrina Davis Michael Todd Dellinger — Football: 11, 12; Tennis: 11, 12; FCA: 11. 12. Mary Sue DeMoss — Band: 9, 10; Drama: 10; VICA: 11, 12; Supercat: 12. Mark T. Dickey — Weightlifting: 9, 10, 11; FCA: 10, 11; Prom Court: 11, 12; Newspaper: 12. Greg A. Duckworth — Men's Chorus: 9, 10, 11; Entertainers: 11, 12. Basketball: 9; Class Tournaments: 10. Seniors 57 Shelly Lynn Edwards — Band: 9, 10, 11. 12; Majorette: 12; Drama Club: 10; Cheerleader: 9; Key Club: 11. Keith Epler Erik Evans Paula LaRaine Exline — Choir: 9; Drama Club: 9.10; Singers: 10; Track: 10; Newspaper: 11; DECA: 12. Allison Fitzwater — Band: 9.10, 11.12; Majorette: 10,11, 12; Class Tournaments: 10, 11; NHS: 11, 12; TACS: 10, 11; Prom Princess: 11.12; FCA: 12; Homecoming Princess: 9; Homecoming Queen: 12; Varsity Ball Princess: 10; Student Council Secretary: 11. Cameron Christian Flohr — Band: 9. 10; FFA: 9. 10, 11, 12; Basketball: 9: FCA: 10; Tennis: 10; Class Tournaments: 11; Homecoming Court: 12; Varsity Ball Court: 12; Steve Ford Lisa Kay Fortney — Chorus: 9,10,11; Student Council: 9.12; Drama Club: 9; President of Foreign Language Club: 10. Lisa Powroznik Fortney — Concert Choir: 9; Pep Club: 9; Women's Chorus: 10; Drama Club: 10; Student Council: 11; VICA: 11, 12; President of FHA: 11. Judy Lynn Frey — Volleyball: 10, 12; FBLA: 9; DECA: 12, Secretary' of HERO: 11. Vivian Leigh Gaines — Cheerleader: 10, 11, 12; Track: 9. 10, 11. 12; Tacs: 10. 11; Key Club: 12; Powderpuff: 9, 10. 11, 12; Class Tournaments: 9. 11,12; Homecoming Princess: 10; Concert Choir: 9; Women s Chorus: 10. 11. 12; Singers: 12; Entertainers: 11,12; Musical: 10,11,12; Prom: 11, 12. Ben Garrett — Entertainers. 12; Basketball: 9, 10, 12; Football: 10. 11. 12; Track: 9. 10. 11. 12; Singers: 9. 10. 11. 12; FCA: 11, 12. Cheryl Denise Gelhausen — Flag Corps: 9. 10, 11, 12; TACS: 10.11; VICA: 11,12; Key Club: 12; Class Tournaments: 9, 10. Janis Kay Gcnnette — Cheerleader: 9. 10, 11; Track: 9,10. 11. 12; Class Tournaments: 9. 11, 12; Powderpuff: 9, 10. 11. 12; Prom Princess: 11.12; Varsity Princess: 9; Homecoming Princess: 10; Key Club: 12; Varsity Club: 10; Varsity Ball Queen: 12. Chuck Gobel — Basketball: 9; Baseball: 10, 11, 12; Class Tournaments: 10, 11, 12; VICA: 12; FCA: 10. Jimmy Bryant Golden — Band: 9,10,11,12; Key Club: 11,12; Chess Club: 9; Newspaper: 12. Ken Ralph Gould Jr. — Track: 9,10,11,12; Weightlifting: 10. 11, 12; Chess Club: 9, 10; VICA: 11, 12. Tina Marie Gray — Drama Club: 9; FBLA: 10, 11, 12; FHA: 12. Lisa Marie Harasanian — FHA: 9, 10. 11, 12; FBLA: 12. Brian Harrison 58 Seniors — Just plain lazy Lazy days ... the sound of those two words seem to fall like music to the ears of students. Thoughts of warm summer days spent at the lake come to mind. Taking long swims on hot days, laying on the beach, listening to your favorite tape and getting a tan with no effort at all bring to mind those lazy days of summer. I like lazy summer days just for laying around getting a tan. which usually is a burn, said Mary Colebank, junior. Long walks in the leaves on a brisk fall afternoon to see autumn's gold and sitting on the porch swing just to watch the night go by remind a student of those long lazy fall days. Kim Mitchell, senior, said, On those days, I get a good book, go to the back porch with a glass of iced tea and watch the leaves fall. Quiet evenings spent in front of a roaring fire while watching the snow fall and exciting Christmas days spent anticipating the holiday were a few ways students spent their winter days. Of course, every student enjoyed those days when they could sleep in, watch soaps and enjoy a lazy day because of school cancellation due to snow. Becky Setler, senior. I love to get up early when we don't have school and take a journey back in time by reading a good book.” Whether it was a snowy-winter morning or a hot summer day. it seemed no matter what the weather, students could find plenty of ways to spend their lazy days. — Becky Thaxton I.A7.Y DAYS SOMETIMES mean crazy days, as shown here by juniors Kellie Clelland. Leslie Tighe, Anna Brown, and Kim Braddock. Seniors 59 words of wisdom Offering Advice. It always seems to be around in great quantit). Good advice, however, is another story. During the year. Seniors could be heard offering advice to underclassmen. The ones that have stuck in my mind I'm about to share. What classes and teachers to take are always heading the list for advice to be given. Just about every Senior is willing to hand down the list of teachers who should be avoided at all cost. This advice was sometimes helpful. Direct advice about high school life in general was another story. Becky Setler advised the underclassmen to. Pray for graduation. while Ben Garrett offered, Have fun while you can. Dave Kirkpatrick advised sarcastically, Don't flunk out or you'll win an all expense paid trip to Libya, courtesy of the Reagan administration. One Senior was jokingly told to park in the teacher's parking lot after he complained about the problems the potholes in the student lot were causing with his car. Needless to say. he tried it and got caught. Though he was really angry at first, he's been heard advising others to park there also. Now, this is NOT good advice to follow. Most of the advice was given in fun, but some was on the serious side. A Senior who knows about goofing off offered this, Keep the grades up and study. Make that your first priority or you'll regret it later. The advice mentioned above was only the tip of the iceberg. Maybe the best advice came from whoever said. Follow your instincts.” — Kim Mitchell OVKK THE YEAR, student body leadersjimmy Waters and Tyler Cox oiler advice to fellow students. Here, they conduct a Student Council meeting. 60 Seniors Michael Harrison Kenneth V.L. Hebb II — Football: 9, 10; Basketball: 9, 10; Men s Chorus: 11; FFA: 9. 10. 11, 12; Building Construction: 11, 12. Laura Hildreth Jennifer Kay Hill — Nike: 9; FHA: 10; DECA: 10; VICA: 11. Sonya Mae Holmes — Girls' Basketball: 9. 10, 11. 12; FHA: 10, 12; Assistant Coach Class Tournaments: 9, 10, 11, 12; Yearbook: 11. Gregory Lee Howdyshell — Golden Hammer: 11; Building Construction: 11. 12._____________________________ Shelly Marie Hunsaker — Flag Corps: 10; Pep Club: 9. 10; TACS: 11; FCA: 11. 12; Student Council: 9, 12; Homecoming Princess; 12; Prom Princess: 11. 12; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 9. 10. 11. 12; Women s Chorus: 10, 11, 12; Track: 9. 10; Musical: 10, 11. 12; Yearbook: 12. Rhonda Lynn Hupp — FHA: 10. 11; VICA: 12; PowderPuff: 9, 11, 12; Class Tournaments. 10, 11. 12. Heather Johnson Sharon Kay Keys — Band: 9, 10; Pep Club: 9, 10; TACS: 11; Key Club: 12; Prom Princess: 11, 12; Homecoming Princess: 11; Varsity Princess: 10; Class Secretary: 9; Homeroom Representative: 10; Class Treasurer: 12; Concert Choir: 9. Troy David Kimbrcw — Football: 9. 12; Men's Chorus: 10. 11; FHA: 12; FCA: 11, 12; Student Council: 12; Golf: 9, 10. Jody Kite Donn Paul Kitzmiller — Football: 9, 10, 11, 12; FHA: 12; Basketball: 9, 10. 12; Track: 10. 11. 12; FCA: 12; Newspaper: 11, 12; Quill and Scroll: 12; Weightlifting: 9, 10. 11. 12; Mr. Varsity: 12; Student Council: 11. Angela Fay Knotts — DECA: 11, 12; Class Tournaments: 10. 11, 12; Powder Puff: 11. 12; Yearbook: 11. Darrel Lake Rick Lake — Football: 11, 12; FFA: 9. 10. 11, 12; Weightlifing: 10, 11, 12; Track: 12. Stephanie Lambert — National Honor Society: 10, 11, 12; Class President: 10, 11; Student Council: 9, 10, 11; Flag Corps: 10, Commander, 11, 12; Thespians: 9, 10, 11, 12; Rhododendron Girls State: 11; Class Play Director: 9. 10; Musical: 10, 11, 12; Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10, 11, 12; Track: 9, 10; Tennis: 11. 12; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 11; Varsity Princess: 11; Prom Princess: 11. 12; Drama: 9, 10; TACS: 11; Key Club: 12. John Laulis Arietta Michelle Lee — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Concert Choir: 9; Women s Chorus: 10, 11; TACS: 10, Parlimentarian. 11, 12. Rhonda Ann Little — Pep Club: 9, 10; Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10, 11; VICA: 12. Seniors 61 Lorinda Ann Matscy — Women's Chorus: 10, 11; Singers: 12; Key Club: 11; Musicals: 10. 11. 12. Dana Mayle Cheryl McCartney Jeffrey Stewart McCloy — Baseball: 9, 11. 12; Basketball: 9; FCA: 10; VICA. William Ray McDaniel — Art Club: 9, 10. Cheryl Lyn McDaniel — Cheerleader: 9. 10, 11, Head, 12; Concert Choir: 9; Singers: 10. 11. 12; Musical 10, 11, 12; Quill Scroll: 11, 12; Yearbook: 11; Drama Club: 10; Band: 9; Thespians: 12; Key Club: 12; All-State Chorus: 12. Lorie Lynn McDaniel — SAE: 10. 11; Volleyball: 12. Danica Lee McDcvitt — Cheerleader: 9, 10. 11, 12; Student Council: 9, 10; Class Treasurer: 9; Track: 9; Varsity Princess: 12; National Honor Society: 10. 11, Secretary. 12; Homecoming Princess: 11; Prom Princess: 12; FBLA: 9; TACS: 10, 11; Key Club: 12. Faye McDonald — Child Care: 11; FHA: 11, 12. Randy McDonald — Basketball: 9. 10, 11, 12; Baseball: 10, 12; FCA: 9. 10, 12. Patrick E. McVicker — Wrestling: 9, 10, 11. 12; Football: 11; Weightlifting: 9. 10, 11. 12; Chess Club: 9, 10; Key Club: 11, 12; FCA: 9, 10; Yearbook: 11. Johnathan Metz — DECA: 12. Jeff Miller Martin Miller — Football: 10, 11, 12; Track: 10, 11, 12; FHA: 10, 11, 12; Quill Scroll: 11. 12; Men's Chorus: 11; Singers: 12; Yearbook: 11, 12; Class Vice President: 11; Musical: 10, 11, 12; Newspaper: 10. Doug Mills — Wrestling: 9; Track: 11, 12; Football: 12; VICA: 12. Jeffrey Lee Mitchell — Basketball: 10; Chorus: 9; VICA: 12; Welding: 11, 12. Kimberly Dawn Mitchell — Pep Club: 9; Choir: 9, 10, 11; Musical: 10, 11; Drama Club: 10; Quill Scroll: 10, 11, 12; Thespians: 10, 11, 12; Newspaper Yearbook: 10, 11, 12; Key Club: 11, 12; Current Events: 11, 12; Class Plays: 9, 10, 12; Academic Bowl Team: 12. Misty Lynn Mitchell — SAE: 10, 11; DECA: 11, 12. Beverly Montgomery — Majorette: 10, 11, 12; Band: 9. 10. 11, 12; Homecoming Princess: 11; Prom Princess: 12; Quill Scroll: 11, 12; Newspaper: 11; Yearbook: 10; TACS: 11. Key Club: 12. Edward Lee Moore — Wrestling: 10, 11, 12: Football: 10 62 Seniors TRYING TO GET into his car without the keys is difficult for Todd Alonso, junior. Alonso did succeed to get into his car. however, in time to leave school and head for work. Not again!! It began as one of THOSE days; you could tell as you ''fell” out of bed that it was going to be a BAD day. Luckily, these days don't happen very often, but when they do, they can become very memorable. Some of these memorable days can lead to challenging experiences of both wit and humor. Take, for example, the infamous locked keys in the car syndrome. Your parents aren't home and you don't have an extra key. Now. what do you do? Mark Dickey, senior, had a recent experience like this ... I was getting ready to go home and I realized that my keys weren't in my pocket. I remembered I had left them in my car. The doors were all locked, so I had to get a coat hanger to unlock the door. I asked a triend to help me and he found a screwdriver and started breaking into my car. He didn't know what he was doing. After a short while. I got it open. That was an experience worth remembering. Another recurring experience is leaving your lunch money at home. Your lunch bill is past due: you're really hungry, but what do you do? Pat Varah. junior, had an experience that happened something like this . . . I waited three-fourths of my lunch period for someone in the office to sign a note saying I could eat lunch that day. Well, no one was around, so I decided to write my own note and pay the consequences later. And he did. one day in I.S.S. Other common exper- iences include sleeping in, missing your bus or forgetting your homework. Sophomore Amy Hall had a recent experience that combined two of these common occurrences. Her story goes like this ... I had slept in 45 minutes late. When I finally did get up. I had to rush to get ready. Then, I had to run after my ride, which was already heading down the road.” Not only did Amy come to school without any breakfast or her usual look” she also forgot her homework on the kitchen table. High school years are memorable enough, but these special days when something really goes wrong can create even more memories. — Pat Shaw Seniors 63 Lisa Michelle Moyer — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; FBLA: 9, 10; Newspaper: 10. Gary Scott Musgrave — Football: 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball: 9; Basketball: 9; FCA: 12; VIC A President. Robbie Neason — Basketball: 9. 10, 11, 12; Class President: 12. Paula Elaine Ncligh — FSA: 10; Chorus: 9. 10; National Junior Honor Society: 9; National Honor Society: 11, 12. Kimberly June Paugh — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Pep Club: 9; An Club: 9; Photographer: 10; Class Plays: 10. Timothy Sheldon Peters — Art Club: 10, 11. Kristy Ellen Wyatt Posey — FHA: 9. 10. 11. Tracy Ann Posey — FBLA: 9, 10, 11, 12; Volleyball: 10, 11, 12; Class Tournaments: 10, 11, 12; Powderpuff: 9, 10, 12; HERO: 11, 12. Dave Lee Poston — Welding: 10. 11; FFA: 10. 11; VICA: 10. Edward Reneman — Yearbook: 11. Tammy Robb John William Robinson — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12. Tamara Ann Rogers — Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10. 11; Key Club: 10; National Honor Society: 10, 11, 12; Drama Club: 9; Governor's Honors Academy: 11; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 9; Musical: 11. Kim Roy Scott Santibanez — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Key Club: 11, 12; Concert Choir: 9; Men's Chorus: 9. 10. 11, 12; Student Council: 9, 10, 11; Wrestling: 10, 11, 12; Tennis: 9; Thespians: 12; Drama Club: 9. 10; National Honor Society: 10, 11, 12; Entertainers: 11, 12. James H. Setter — FFA: 9, 10; DECA: 12. Rebecca Lee Setler — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians: 11, 12; Drama Club: 9, 10; Key Club: 11, 12; Current Events: 11, 12; Student Council: 10; Class Plays: 9. 10; Newspaper: 12; Academic Super Bowl: 12; Quill and Scroll: 12. Melanie Ann Shackelford — Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10, 11; Drama Club: 9; SAE: 10, 11, 12; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 9; National Honor Society: 10. 11, 12; Student Council: 12; Musical: 10, 11; FCA: 12. Brian Shaffer Patrick David Shaw — Weightlifting: 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA: 10, 11, President, 12; Student Council: 12; Class Vice President: 12; Co-Editor of Yearbook: 11, 12; Quill and Scroll: 11, 12; Newspaper: 12. 64 Seniors GETTING A HEAD start on their future, Juniors Brian Harki and Kevin Murphy check out some colleges at the annual College Fair. Getting ready ACT, SAT, admission deadlines and Financial Aid Forms are only a few words used in the vocabulary of those students preparing for college. Not only are there tests to take and forms to complete but there is also a lot ot mental preparation. Most students begin preparing for college at the end of their Junior year when they take the ACT, but a few put it off until the fall of their Senior year. When this test is taken, a student must have some idea as to which college to have his or her test results sent. No matter which college a student chooses to attend, there will be deadlines. Deadlines for the ACT, the SAT, and most importantly Financial Aid Forms. F,ach Senior is responsible for meeting those deadlines. Senior Stephanie Lambert is not only preparing for college by taking tests and filling out the necessary forms, but she is also preparing to leave home for North Carolina State College. This is a factor for many; leaving home for the first time can take a great deal of preparation. Juniors, get ready because there will be a lot going on your Senior year. Preparing for college means more than just taking College Prep classes. — Shelly Hunsaker Seniors 65 Kathryn Denise Shaver — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10, 11; Drama Club: 10; Key Club: 11. 12; Prom Princess: 12. Therasa Eyvonnc Shipp — FHA: 9, 10; VICA: 11. Pamela Ann Shreve — Concert Choir: 9; Women s Chorus: 10, 11; Entertainers Edition XIV: 11; Musical: 10, 11; Class Plays: 9; Drama Club: 9; Thespians: 10, 11, 12; TACS: 10, 11, 12; Student Council: 10; Student Disciplinary Committee: 11. David Wayne Singleton — Chess Team 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society: 11, 12. Stuart Maynard Slaven — Key Club: 10, 11, Lt. Governor, 12; Football: 12; Tennis: 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians: 10, Treasurer, 11, Vice President. 12; Men’s Chorus: 10, 11, 12; Drama Club: 9, 10; Class Plays: 9, 10, 12; Current Events: 10, 11, 12; Student Council: 12; Class Secretary: 12; All-State Chorus: 12; Weightlifting: 10. 11, 12; Class Tournaments. Barbara Smith Aaron Spencer — Basketball: 10; DECA: 11; Class Tournaments: 9. Shane Allen Stemple — FFA: 9, 10, 12. Rhea Charmanc Stickley — Drama: 10; TACS: 11; Flag Corps: 10, 11; Pep Club: 9; Key Club: 12; Concert Choir: 9; Women's Chorus: 10; Class Plays: 9. 10; VICA: Vice President, 11, 12. Brenda Elaine Stockett — Concert Choir: 9; Drama Club: 9; Class Plays: 9; Student Council: 9; SAE: Treasurer, 10, 11; Women s Chorus: 10, 11; National Honor Society: 11, Treasurer, 12; Musical: 10, 11; FCA: 12; Varsity Princess: 12. Kim Swick — Drama Club: 9; FBLA: 10; TACS: 12; Key Club: 12. Andrew Neil Sypolt — Concert Choir: 9; Drama Club: 9,10; DECA: Secretary, 11. Rebecca Diane Thaxton — Yearbook: Editor, 11, Co-Editor. 12; Cheerleader: 10; Quill Scroll: 11, 12; Pep Club: 9; Newspaper: 12. Eric Trickett Paula Vanhorn Brenda Denise Ware — Student Council: 9; TACS. 10, 11, President, 12; Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Drum Majorette: 12; Prom Princess: 12; Powder Puff: 12; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 11. 66 Seniors Counting their pennies It’s that time of the year again; Seniors are counting their pennies, and counting, and counting, and counting. The year that's supposed to be ation announcements and Sen-the best also turns out to be ior pictures. Some Seniors buy the most expensive. Senior Keys and Memory Some of these expenses in- Books. The prices of these elude caps and gowns, gradu- items can range from $50 to $150. Cheryl Gelhausen says that it makes her mad because it seems she is constantly asking her father for money, and Leslie White wishes she had a job in order to help out a little. No matter who pays, the expenses are numerous, so start counting your pennies! — Shelly Hunsaker EMPTY POCKETS ARE a common experience for students, especially for Seniors. Pat McVicker shows just how it feels to be a Senior and paying expenses for his Senior year. James Robert Waters — Class President: 9; Student Body Vice President. 12. Treasurer. 11; Tennis: 9; Baseball: 10. 11, 12; Basketball: 9, 10. 11. 12; Football: 12; Band: 9; Student Council: 10; FCA: 10; Gass Tournament Coach: 9. 10. 11, 12. Russell Lee Watkins — Football: 9. 10, 11, 12; FFA: 9. 10, 11, 12; Weightlifting: 9, 10, 11, 12; FCA: 12; Chess Team: 10, 11, 12; Track: 9. 12. Denzil Warren Westfall Jr. — Chess Club: 9, Chess Team: 10. 11. 12; Band: 9. 10. 11, 12. Leslie Ann White — Band: 9, 10, 11, 12; Majorette: 10, 11, Head. 12; Concert Choir: 9; Singers: 10, 11, 12; Entertainers: 11; Prom Princess: 11, 12; Student Council: Secretary. 12; Homecoming Princess: 9; Musical: 10, 11, 12; Class Tournament Cheerleader: 9. 10. 11. Joseph R. Wisniewski — Key Club: 12; Wrestling: 12; Chess Team: 10. Betty Ann Wolfe — FHA: 9, 10; Health Assistants: 11. John W. Wolfe — Football: 9. 10. 11; Wrestling: 9, 10. 11; FFA: 9, 10. 11. 12; FCA: 10, 11; Track: 9, 10. Wayne Leonard Woods — Drama Club: 9; Football: 10. 11; Entertainers: 9. 10. 11, 12; Key Club: 12; Men's Chorus: 10. 11; Singers: 12. Brenda Sue Wyckoff — FHA: 9. 10; HERO: 11, 12. Seniors 67 June Abel Brant Alexander Todd Alonso Cheryl Bartlett Kathy Beavers Todd Biagioli James Bobela Donnie Bolyard Pete Bolyard Yvonne Bolyard Junior Boyles Kim Braddock Adrienne Brown Anna Brown Laura Burgess Shelly Callahan Joe Canfield Shari Chambers Kellie Clelland Pat Clelland Brian Cline Brian Cochran Mary Colebank Mickey Conners Jim Cox Lori Cox Max Cox Paul Cox Ron Cox Brian Criss Deanna Cross Bill Croston Nick Culberson Kelly Currey Harry Davis Hubert Delauder Brian Dempsey Randy Dickey Marla Edwards Trade Efaw Chuck Exline Brian Fairley Robert Farance Jody Farnsworth David Fast Karl Faulkner Tom Fawcett Stephanie Forte — Secretary David Forman Mike Fowler Melissa Frame Roger Gandee Tammy Garner Alicia Garrett Lisa Goff Rod Goff 68 Juniors At the movies . . . While we were DOWN AND CITY. I had just gotten back OU T IN BEVERLY HILLS, we felt like we had gone BACK TO THE FUTURE. I was GUNG HO because I went there as a VOLUNTEER for the HOLLYWOOD VICE. TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. may be PEE WEE S BIG ADVENTURE, but not mine! What a GOONIE! I mean, L.A.; some people go CRAZY FROM THE HEAT there! I wouldn't work OUT OF AFRICA either; that's like being a WILDCAT. So is working with the DELTA FORCE. You have to be an IRON EAGLE to do their ‘kind of work. In my opinion, it would be PRIZZI'S HONOR for her to hire SPIES LIKE US. My friend and I chauffer YOUNGBLOODS around all day for nothing hut QUICKSILVER. 1 once was a WITNESS to ST. ELMO'S FIRE in BLUE from being undercover in Egypt, where I was searching for the JEWEL OF THE NILE. All of a sudden a MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE approached me in the pouring PURPLE RAIN. He said one of the WHITE NIGHTS and a HIGHLANDER went to an abandoned HOUSE when he was attacked by a TEENWOLF that looked PRETTY IN PINK and THE COLOR PURPLE. That's just an example of the things my friend and I go through in a day. It's like INVASION U.S.A. I often think of taking a SUMMER RENTAL in the Bahamas just to get away from this THUNDER DOME. But it seems I always stay home and somehow avoid the TERROR IN THE AISLE and live to see another sunny day. — Becky Thaxton. Juniors 69 Where’s Tuesday? Rainy Mondays are slow motion days that seem to drag on and on with depressing sleepiness, says Shelly Hun-saker. Senior. The whole world seems to be emptying its sorrow from the clouds. Rainy days and Mondays always get me down, or so the song goes. Actually. it depends upon the circumstances of the day itself. Mondays have been a subject of superstition and legend for many years now. Everyone is set for awful things to happen and rain just seems to add to the atmosphere of a Monday. There is more chance of getting splashed by a car. stepping in a mud puddle, or falling on one s butt on a slick, wet sidewalk. And the squeak of wet Nikes can just about drive a person crazy. However, there are advantages to a day like this. On a rainy Monday, craziness takes on a new meaning. It's great to curl up on the couch with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. It’s even better when you're with someone you love. Hearing the soft patter of the rain can be very soothing. So the next time there is a rainy Monday, enjoy it. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining. Now, if I could just figure out how to get that silver! — Mary Colebank. NOT EVEN RAIN can keep these Ju-niors Kelly Clelland and Charles Moats from spending time in the outdoors. 70 Juniors Diana Gooden Wayne Goodwin Kristine Greving Annette Gribble Dana Griffith Michelle Gull Tim Gump Brian Harki Kami Harman — President Beth Harrison Amy Hathaway Missy Hedrick Paula Hefferin Lea Henderson Robyn Henderson Jackie Hendrickson Joan Hines Sonya Hoffa Michelle Hostler Charlene Houghton Becky Hussion David Irwin Judy Isner Andy Jenkins Debbie Jenkins Janice Johnson Beverly Jones Charlie Keener Misti Kisner Ryan Kittle Wendy Knight Gary Knotts Jennifer Lawson Tony Lemly Barbara Luzadder Carrie Marquess Brian Mayle Shelly Mayle Barbie McCartney Rachel McDonald — Vice President Carla McMullen Paula McVicker — Treasurer Eddie Miller Patty Miller Ben Mitter Robbie Moon Keith Morgan Kevin Murphy Lisa Newlon Rodney Nose Jimmy Peters Dennis Peterson Rich Poling Scott Poling Becky Poston Mike Poston Juniors 71 Sandy Pratt Todd Radabaugh Vanessa Rhyne Julie Robinson Kim Rogers Kristy Rollins Diane Runner J.D. Scritchfield Cheryl Shaver Donnie Sheme Barbie Shipp Ted Shoemaker Jeff Schrock Lori Shriver Shelly Shumaker Diana Simmons Kris Simmons Tim Spence Tom Spence Beth Springston Dave Stevens Becky Summers Rocky Tacy Allen Thom Leslie Tighe Chris Trickett Jeff Tucker Pat Varah Ivan Wagner Tom Walters Mike Ware Craig Watkins Rachel Watkins Kelly White Jim W'llliams 72 Juniors Monica Willis Scott Willis Chuck Wolfe Clarissa Wooddell Jimmy Work Danny Worth Lydia Wycoff SPORTS CARS ARE always a favorite with the young American male. Junior Craig Watkin t Camaro was one of many sports cars found in rhe student parking lot. Driving the ideal wheels Mustangs. Camaros. Z-28's. | 4x4's. Fiestas. Escorts and mo-I torcvcles are a few types of vehi-I cles that can be found in the I student parking lot. People sav I that the vehicle you drive re-| fleets the wallet in sour hip [ pocket, but there are other rea-l sons for the type of vehicle you I dnve. One can often find Senior Mark Dickev tearing in and I out of the parking lot in his '83 | Mustang GL. When asked I abour his car and driving habits Dickev said. I likaa car with good looks and Tower. My car has a T-top and it; pretty cool in the summer and t gets decent gas mileage, so it . -he ideal car.'' Other people like Senior Donn Kirzmiller irive a 4x4 truck. Kiny has this to say about his automobile. I like my 4x4 because in the win ter time you can go places where some can't go in a car. And in the summertime you can go nuddin' and four wheeim'l And doing that is a lot of fun. so overai Td rather own a 4x4 than a car. People looking for good fuel economy and excessive amounts of speed like co ride motorcycles. Senior Randy McDonald can often be found ri-din' around the school at approximately 110 mph. My purpose for buying a motorcycle was to have fun. I like the speed and I like gas mileage. I get about 45 miles to the gallon, but rhe only trouble I have is when it rains. commenred McDonald. — Pat Shaw Juniors 73 Friday’s revenge Any Friday the 13 is notorious for strange happenings to certain unfortunate victims. One such victim was an an-nonymous Senior whose big date had to be cancelled because the boy she was going out with broke his leg on a Friday, which happened to be the 13th. Other such strange occurrences have happened on Friday 13ths. Some are: Getting things stolen, falling off docks while fishing, and tripping down entire flights of stairs. Students experienced three Friday the 13's this school year. One was in September while the second one occurred in December. Friday. Sept. 13, was memorable for Carla McMullen, junior. On Thursday, Carla left her 35 mm camera, which belonged to her parents, at school in room 214. Well, during the night, someone broke into the school and the camera was taken. The camera was never found. The best thing about any Friday 13 is the one that happened in June. Friday, June 13, began summer vacation!! — Leslie Tighe 74 Sophomores Tracy Adlington Eric Arnold Rcba Balducci Dave Ball Missy Ball Danny Bartlett Mike Bellair Cathy Bolyard John Bolyard Kim Bolyard Michelle Bolyard Mike Bolyard Toby Bolyard Mark Boyce Jim Boyce Ruby Bray Jim Brown Mary Lynn Bunncr Becky Burns Tanya Cathell Dawn Cleveland Jay Qine Jodi Clutter Kathy Cockrell Robert Colebank Errol Cook John Coon Joy Cooper Steve Cooper Marc Criss Teresa Croston Chad Currcy Lisa Daff Allison Davies Jamie Davis — Treasurer Brian Duckworth Denny Duffy Tracy Edwards Bruce Elsey Brandy Exline Brian Findley Bobby Fisher Judy Fitzwater Christy Flohr Charles Floyd George Fridley Kim Furbcc Robert Gable Becky Gaines — Secretary Kathy Gallaher — Vice President Rod Gawthrop Laurie Gelhauscn Scott Godfrey Heather Goodwin Sherry Green Missy Gull Kara Hammon Rebecca Harman Lisa Hebb Richard Heberlig Kirby Henderson Danielle Heston Carla Hoff Dave Hose Sophomores 75 Christine Hostler Stephen Hott Sherry Hupp Lisa Irwin Stephanie Isner Kelly Jacobs Ben Jenkins Eugene Jenkins Danny Johns Mike Kasongo Jeff Keener Dawn Kirby Becky Kirkpatrick Lori Kuhnes Cindy Lake Jennifer Lamb Cindy Larew Betty Jo Led some Steve Lough Dave Louzy Chris Marks Kelly Marx Greg Mayle Ray McCartney Ronnie McCumbers Andy McDaniel Tom McDaniel Cindy McDonald Missy McGinnis Kim McVicker Tracy Melton Tina Merriman Becky Metz Kim Metz Heidi Miller Jeff Mills Sherrol Mitchell Brian Moore Michelle Moore Max Montgomery Brent Moran Craig Morris Sandy Myers Jody Newlon Sally Newlon Jennifer Nichols Chris Norris Samantha Nuzum Bruce Perks Keli Peters Scott Phillips Rick Pickrell Stacy Platter Danny Poling Dave Poling Katie Poling Renee Raschella Robet Reed Robyn Ringler John Paul Rogers Mike Roy Frankie Runner Pam Satterfield Diane Setler nftiriTf tome 76 Sophomores Nervous nights Many young people look forward to their first date until the time comes. Waiting for their date and hoping they look just right are a few things on their minds. As butterflies awake a thought goes through their mind of when their date is going to arrive and where they'll be going. Some realize dating at times isn't what it is cracked up to be. For instance, two Seniors told of their first date, which occurred their Sophomore year. The young couple went to the Meadowbrook Mall to watch a movie, a common first date experience, right? Wrong! After the movie, the couple's ride home had disappeared, abandoning them at the deso- late mall. The couple wandered around outside the mall looking for their ride. Almost an hour went by before their ride came back to get them. Not only was this experience embarrassing, but it was also a cold one. This only happened during a freezing February night. On the other hand, first dates can prove to be very fun and rewarding. Junior Lori Cox said, My first date was scary, but after awhile I was more comfortable and had a good time. Another student said that first dates aren't all that bad. She received roses after her first date. —Julie Robinson. Becky Hussion ANNUAL SCHOOL DANCES are often the place for a first date to take place. Here. Charles Moats and Diana Simmons. juniors, attend the Homecoming dance together. Sophomores 77 Donnie Sevier Craig Sharp Tracy Sharp Mike Shaver Beth Shaw Kelly Shaw Joe Shelton Lisa Shingleton Dave Sh river Anissa Shuttleworth Bill Smith George Sprouse Mitch Stemple Sam Summers Gina Tansill Blanda Taylor Eric Taylor James Taylor Tammy Taylor John Teagarden Angela Thorn Mike Tucker Veronica Tucker Marla Turner Heather Upton Marie VanBuren Alex VanPelt Joe Veltri Eva Watkins William Watkins Sheryl Weaver Randy Weaver Rick Weaver Wally Weber Stephanie Welding Joe West Jerry White Jimmy Wickham Amanda Withers David Wolfe Jeff Wooddell Pam Wykcoff Dee Wyer Skip Young 78 Sophomores Perfect Days? Is there such a thing as a perfect day.-' Has anyone ever had a perfect day? Does anyone ever know what a perfect day is? Just when you think everything is going just right, something bad always happens to you. You made straight A's on your report cards, but when you get home you find that the report cards aren't even yours. It doesn't take much to ruin a perfect day. Maybe you just missed the bus and had to walk to school, or maybe it didn't snow enough last night so there is school. It's better in the summer though. At least there is no school for three glorious months. No homework or tests to take up your free time. But, if it's not school it’s something else. Maybe you didn't get a good enough tan to show your friends. Now your parents are taking you to a far away desert so you won't be able to see your boyfriend all summer. A perfect day for many people would not include school or any kind of work. But, then there are those that actually like going to school! There may even be someone like this in your neighborhood. If you know anyone who fits this description, contact a shrink immediately! — Katie Poling ENJOYING A PERFECT day during lunch is Freshman Shelia Powroznik and friends. Sophomores 79 No dance would be complete without it. Movies would lose their zing” if this element were removed. Many people would be unemployed if this were to be banned. Of what do I speak? Music. What would a horror film be without the strange organ music in the background? What would a love story be if there were no sweet melody to match the sunset? And think of today's youth! Music is a teenager's fuel. The beat pulls them out of bed and THE LATEST CRAZE in music, the Walkman headset, provides entertainment anywhere. Senior Greg Duckworth and Junior Paula Hefferin listen to music during an Entertainers' tour. Teenager’s fuel then sings them to sleep the dances, same night. Think of a wedding without Music covers much more the wedding march. Think of a than movies, teenagers and football game without halftime music. Scary huh? And, don't you whistle when you get scared? — Lori Shriver Dawn Anderson Colin Anglin — Vice President Lisa Austin Becky Ball Tabatha Baublitiz Chad Bennett Donnie Brown Rusty Burrows Ron Butcher Joey Cadier Mark Caro Dave Carpenter Trade Chambers Tish Chapman Terry Cole Eric Coole Holly Coole Jason Courtney Marci Cox Davina Cox Jennifer Crayton Kevin Criss Craig Cumpston Yannick Curry 80 Freshmen Tara Curtis — President Sherry Daff Richard DeMoss Diann Devart Gina Devart — Secretary Charles Dillon Cassie Duckworth Dickey Duckworth Jennifer Duckworth Michelle Durrett Paula Duryea Bobbie Dye Donny Dye Crissy Edwards Tonya Enenrich Gene Estel Penny Ewers Edd Flynn Laurie Forte Steve Freeman Howard Gaines Tammy Gaines Jenny Gavitt Kevin George Debbie Gooden Hillary Goodwin Delland Gould Tim Gray Chad Griffith Dresdan Grogan Becky Hammons Lanty Hammons Renee Harasanian Shelly Harki Tammy Harris Louise Hays Danny Hebb Teresa Hebb Mike Heberlig Howard Heflin Crystal Henderson Harry Henderson Eddie Hershey John Hess Mike Hines Kathy Hoffa Freshmen 81 Don Hoover Eddie Hoy Robert Hunt Pat Hussion Shannon Hussion Brian Jeffords Briana Jeffords Bill Jenkins Bob Jennings Cassie Jennings Anita Jolliff Roger Jewell Rhonda Jewell Russell Keener Tracy Kimbrew Jeri Kirby Eric Klepful Brice Knotts Paul Knotts William Knotts Mike Kochka Brandy Lafferty Kelly Lantz Mary Larew Dean Leach Barbie Logar Annetta Luzadder Joyce Martin Jenny Mayfield Chris Mayle Danny Mayle Janine Mayle Melissa McBee Jeremy McCartney Dennis McCloy Earl McCrobie Brandon McDaniel Mark McDaniel Tara McDaniel Becki McDevitt Kim McKinney Sam McVicker Missy Mercer Erika Miller Kelly Miller Samantha Miller 82 Freshmen Of ricketts and crickets The other day in Advanced Biology, we were discussing the disease Ricketts. I naturally got distracted by thinking of different strains of Ricketts. Admittedly I had some help from a rather sick doctor friend. 1) Ricketts 2: A horrible disease carried by crickets which in turn are eaten by frogs. Frogs that eat these carriers are always heard going about exclaiming ricket. Ticket!! 2) Chicklets: a disease suffered by many small children who swallow gum. Upon sneezing a bubble inflates in the stomach causing a feeling of fullness. Also causes uncontrollable cackling and pecking at dirt. 3) Spigots: this disease affects only users of city water systems. All who drink water from the tap inevitably get spigots. 4) Wreckits: a disease all drivers are prone to. Many drivers suffer from relapses! Also known to induce paranoia, slow drivers, Sunday drivers, drunk drivers and death. No known cure. 5) Wicketts: contracted by-croquet players only. Causes a relentless urge to knock round objects through wire arches. 6) I.icketts: compulsive desire to figure out how-many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop. 7) Nicketts: a dreaded un- fatal disease known only to the people who use straight or so-called safety razors”. Can be extemely painful and disfiguring. Only known cure is to purchase an electric razor. End of class. —Jim Golden OF RICK FITS AND Crickets au-thor. Jim Golden, senior, takes some time out from heavy studying in the Library. Pat Mitchell Ed Moats Ken Montgomery Brian Moon Debbie Moore Gregg Moore Jimmy Moore Sandy Moore Jamie Moran Sandra Moyer Becky Mullenax Debbie Murphy Jamie Murray Jo Napier Chris Netz Tammy Nuzum Gary Peters Angie Phillips Tim Phillips Tim Poston Sheila Powroznik Valerie Preston Matt Quick Freshmen 83 You have seven minutes to get to school and you've been caught by the train. Your alarm doesn't go off until after you've missed the bus, and your mother can t find the car keys. You're halfway to school and you realize you've forgotten your English book so you go home to get it, conveniently missing most of first period. These excuses seem logical and truthful but are considered as being unexcusable when trying to obtain an excused tardy slip from the office. For some students, when they face the sign-in sheet in the office, their minds frantically search for a Bill Reed Michelle Reed Matt Reel Stacy Ridenour Mark Riggleman Angel Robinson Butch Rogers Mike Rogers Jamie Roguski Bobbie Rosier John Roy Missy Rutherford Scott Rutherford Cathy Sapp Loretta Satterfield Brett Schrock Jeff Schmuck Kirk Scritchfield 84 Freshmen You’re not believe this, but S to good excuse for being late. While searching frantically for any reason, these minds also can become creative. The office has heard plenty of excuses, but some of the most creative include: The cows got out and I had to catch them'; Someone stole my shoes so 1 had to find a pair”; and I got lost and couldn't find my classroom . And, of course, there are the favorite stand-by excuses. I was sick ; I was getting a book for a friend ; My locker was stuck; and I was in the bathroom and didn't hear the bell . I'sually. the truth appears to be the best solution. Be- LATE AGAIN FOR First period. Sophomore Eric Arnold uses the Sign-in sheet in the office to obtain a tardy slip. sides, who’s going to believe the truth either.'' Normally, it's safer to wait until the office is full and no one notices you sign in. Oth- erwise. it's Do you have a note (Oh, great!) Ah, well, you see, it's like this ... — Lori Shriver Bill Sergant Barb Seder John Seder Arnold Shaffer Lavell Shaw Missy Shingleton Robert Shumaker Alan Smith Crystal Smith Joe Smith Bill Smithmyer Frank Snyder Kevin Snow Leah Spencer Scott Spring Carla Stewart Molly Summers Shelly Summerfield Jeff Takarsh Wanda Taylor Scott Tingler Donna Totten Laura Travis George Tucker Missy Varah Joe Ward Beth Watkins Kevin Watkins John West Brian Westerman Chris Wetsell Heather White Adam Whitescarver Missy Williams Brian Withers Greg Wood Freshmen 85 In memory Over the summer, members of the community lost a valued citizen and educator when Mr. Russell R. Walls died July 27 at WVU Hospital. He served as librarian at Grafton High for 29 years before his untimely death. He made many other contributions to the school. For years, he served as adviser to the Student Council and Key Club. During his years as Student Council adviser, he made sure that a huge, live Christmas tree stood on the front campus dur- ing the holiday. Mr. Walls also spent hours in the school's gym-rj Gregor - H. Cartwright — Principal. Thomas Talerico — Assistant Principal. Judith L. Barrick — English 9, 12. PAP English. Jane Bolyard — Learning Resources. Learning Disabilities. Debbie Burns — Adult Roles and Functions, S.T.E.P.S., Special Education, Home Economics. Occupational Exploration. Future Homemakers of America. Ivy M. DeLoe — Art I, Special Art, Advanced Art. Alan R. DePiano — EMI Science and Social Studies. Gifted Education, Special Education Director, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach. Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis Coach. Eleanor Duckworth — Secretary. Catherine S. Eagle — English 9, 12, Journalism Photography, REECHO and Bearcat Beat adviser, Quill and Scroll. Donna Garrett — Geometry. Algebra I, General Math. Janet Hagedorn — Hearing Impaired Specialist. Lisa Jones — Learning Resources. Marianna Kittle — Guidance Counselor. David Knotts — Algebra I, II, Career Math. Nancy Lavender — French I. Spanish I, II. Darlene Martin — General Mathematics. Geometry, Advanced High School Math, Math Department Chairman. 86 Administration and Staff nasium as he helped students with decorations for the Prom. Besides being an adviser, he also served as technical director for the choral department, golf coach and director for the Taylor County Media Center for the Taylor County Board of F.duca-tion. Outside of school. Mr. Walls was instrumental in the planning and development of the Taylor County Public Library. After its completion, he served as the first president of the library. Mr. Walls also had drawn plans to extend Grafton High’s library. These plans are on file at the county board office. For his hobbies, Mr. Walls enjoyed golfing, walking along the beach, antique cars and just relaxing on Tygart Lake in his boat. He had a quiet sense of humor and received a lot of enjoyment from students. He was never too busy to listen to any student who needed help in the library or with a personal problem,” said Mrs. Fern Thorn, close friend and colleague to Mr. Russell Walls. William McProuty — Behavior Disorder Counselor. World Cultures. Key Club, Baseball. Wrestling. Betty Rose Morrison — Economics, Contemporary America, Psychology, American Studies II, National Honor Society adviser. Singers Accompanist. Lisa A. Myers — English 9. Thespi-ans. Freshmen Cheerleaders. Becky Ringler — Learning Disabilities, Learning Resources. Nancy Wiseman Sturm — World Cultures, TACS adviser. Judith Walker — English 12 AP. English 10. Reading. Constance Warder — Chemistry, Physics. General Science, National Honor Society adviser. Betty Carr — Cook. Era Drummond — Head Cook. Administration and Staff 87 The individual sports proved to be the ones that made trac ks for Graftoyi High. Individuals brought back home state titles and set new state records ajter competing at the highest level possible. Sending three wrestlers to the S state event. the squad brought V hack to Grafton High a state V champion in the I 26-pound V weight class. Both track teams left the oth-ers following in their tracks during the season. In the indi-vidual heats during the state jk meet, two of the girls won first place with one of them setting a T new state record in her best event. l These sports proved that tracks do lead to Grafton High Sports Divider 89 BEFORE THE HOMECOMING game. Sophomore Chris Norris takes a few minutes to be alone. TO BREAK THE tension. Andy Jenkins and Wayne Goodwin, juniors, talk about their weekend plans. TRYING TO RELAX before a game. Harry Davis, junior, and Scott Mus-grave, senior, talk with other players while Donn Kitzmiller, senior, suits up. 90 Locker Room iAe i dt i worn CONCENTRATION BEFORE A game is just as important as during the game. Matt LeMaster. junior, goes over the plays in his mind. To most people the word locker room brings to mind a smelly place where guys dress. This may be true, but there is more to it than that. During August, football players practically live there. During breaks, you can sleep or talk, and have an occasional shoe or dummy fight. Then, during the season, there's no place like it in the world. Before each game, there will be an unforgettable air to the place: brotherhood and hate, anticipation and dread, fear and blood-lust, hysterical laughter, and after the game, supreme disappointment or heart- pounding happiness. Sounds fun, doesn't it? Let me give an example of the locker room on a game day. When you arrive, you smell it; it has a unique combination of odors: rubber and sweat, soap and disinfectant, deodorant and cologne. You find your locker, then sit down. You're too nervous to dress, so you walk around, talk, or usually go to the bathroom due to nerves. It's understandable that there is a tremendous amount of pressure: mental, spiritual, and physical. Then begins the dressing ritual. To begin, you look over all your equipment to see if it all checks out or if you forgot something. Then, you put on your uniform. Some players develop superstitions about what lucky piece of clothing to wear. After you're all suited up, the coaches come in with the pep talk; the win-one-for-the Gipper routine. Then after prayer, you head onto the field. At the half, the coaches will point out discrepancies between the game plan and what actually happened, usually at a higher than normal tone of voice. After the game, the locker room is the place to be or not to be. If you won, it's the place to be, but if you lost, you don't want to be there. You realize that all of this will happen again the next week, so you put it into the back of your mind and leave it in the locker room. — Marty Miller Locker Room 91 92 Football SttotUtq wen After a state championship in 1984, the Bearcats had some questions to answer at the start of the '85 season. The main question: could they repeat such a performance for a second consecutive year? The team didn't repeat a state championship title or get into the playoffs, but they did end the season with a winning 6-3 record. Not bad. but it wasn't as good as expected. In their first game against Tucker County, Grafton got off to a shaky start. After Pat Varah, junior, blocked a field goal that turned into a touchdown run, Grafton realized that they had the potential to be good once again. The Bearcats won by 21-7. Against another well-rated opponent, the Philip Barbour Colts, Grafton drove up and down the field as Ben Garrett, ATTEMPTING A REVERSE play against Washington Irving. Ben Garrett (1) and Tyler Cox (5), seniors, operate it to perfection. senior, had a super game both running and receiving. Grafton came out victorious, 28-15. The Bearcats had major trouble against the Washington Irving Hilltoppers. Junior quarterback Brian Cochran had to be pulled in favor of Alex VanPelt, sophomore, due to a poor first half performance. The game seemed like it would never end when the two teams stood 7-7 at the end of the fourth quarter. Grafton then had to face two overtimes before they pulled out a win of 14-7. Grafton's next game was a letdown when they took a close 6-0 loss to the hands of undefeated St. Francis. It was a good defensive struggle between the two teams, but Grafton dropped some important passes and missed some other opportunities which led to the defeat. DURING THE HOT months of Au-gust, football training begins. Head Coach Mike Skinner watches his players as they warm-up for a new season. LEADING A GANG of Bearcats. Senior Donn Kitzmiller prepares to tackle an unfortunate Washington Irving ball carrier. Football 93 Sit ‘je ns f.7 4,-b2� ; - ■•v- vs-U. I Varsity Opponent GHS Tucker County 7 21 Philip Barbour 15 28 Washington Irving 7 14 St. Francis 6 0 University 19 28 Frankfort 19 21 South Harrison 6 28 Lincoln 22 0 Central Preston 14 7 Record: 6-3 VARSITY FOOTBALL — (Front Row): Coach Orville Wright. Mike Dellinger, Rusty Watkins, Rick Lake, Scott Musgrave, Donn Kitzmiller, Tyler Cox, Ben Garrett, Marty Miller. John Laulis, Head Coach Mike Skinner; (Row 2): Coach Irv Braniff, Pat Varah, Charlie Keener, Chip Slaven, Doug Mills.Jimmy Waters, Andre Palmateer, Troy Kim-brew, Brian Cochran. Matt LeMaster, Mike Ware, Coach Rich Bord; (Row 3): Andy Jenkins, Rod Nose. Pat Clelland, Harry Davis, Todd Alonso, Jim Cox, Charles Moats. J.D. Scritchfield. Tony Lemley, Coach Tom Reneau; (Row 4): Scott Phillips, Ben Jenkins, Chris Norris, Rod Gawthrop, Denny Duffy. Brent Moran, Robert Gable. Brian Moore. Kirby Henderson, Steve Hyatt. Jim Brown, Mike Shaver; (Back Row): Donnie Sevier, manager; Ken Gould, trainer. Dana Griffith, trainer; Debbie Heddrich. trainer; and Jeff Wooddell, manager 94 Football StcwtUq we The Bearcats had two weeks to recover and work out some new techniques before their next opponent. And, these two weeks did make a difference in the Homecoming game against University High when the Bearcats won 28-19. The next opponent was Frankfort. As each team traded punches early, Grafton scored first easily and it looked as if it would be a romp. But, Frankfort had other ideas as their Freshman quarterback picked the 52 defense apart. After a not-so-pretty halftime talk, Grafton came out and went to work by winning 21-19. Grafton then took on South Harrison, which may have been Grafton's finest day against the Hawks. A couple of touchdowns by Senior Ben Garrett and a fine defense gave Grafton a 6-1 record as Grafton racked up another win, 28-6. Then, as if a bomb exploded. Grafton was torn apart by the powerful Lincoln Cougars by a score of 22-0. Grafton only had to beat Central Preston to make the play-off field. But, it wasn't to be as it all ended in a 14-7 loss to the Cavaliers. After starting the season with high hopes and a good record, the season ended abruptly for the Bearcats. Since the team went over a .500 performance and didn't repeat a championship season, it was a season for starting over. — Marty Miller HEAD TO HEAD, the Bearcat defensive line prepares to hold Central Preston as they begin another series of downs. WITH A QUARTERBACK sack against Washington Irving, Junior Pat Varah finishes the job gracefully. BEFORE THE BALL is centered. Tyler Cox (5). senior, goes into motion. Football 95 Freshman and JV sports are what almost every player has to go through before going onto a varsity sport. Being a member of the underclassmen's squad helps prepare J.V. Baseball — (Front Row): Jim Brown. Mark Riggleman; (Back Row): Terry Cole. Brian Westerman. Tim Phillips and Jamie Murray. 96 Freshman and J.V. TAKING TIME OUT from cheer-leading are Freshmen I.ori Forte and Molly Summers. £ vi vanAitef, any athlete for competition and the pressures that accompany any varsity sport. Underclassmen have a chance to try their hand at football, basketball, and baseball. GETTING IN SHAPE for football. Sophomore Ben Jenkins strengthens his abdomen while Mike Ware, junior, and Kirby Henderson, sophomore, spot for him. PLAYING DEFENSE AGAINST North Marion. Butch Rogers and Jamie Murray, freshmen, give it their best. Freshman and J.V. 97 WHILE PLAYING NORTH Marion. Jamie Murray, freshman. looks for an open man. LEG EXTENSIONS HELP build stamina as well as strength. Marc Criss, sophomore. works out on the machine as Robert Reed, sophomore, watches. 98 Freshman and J.V. 'PreprfsiiM)'' 0 JV sports did better than average. The football team fared well when they could find an opponent. The basketball team had a good winning record BEFORE PLAYING NORTH Marion, the freshman basketball squad warms up. when they won 75% of their games. The JV and freshman baseball teams did well considering that some of the players had to be moved to varsity due to the fact that varsity needed more players when the spring sport began. J.V. Basketball — (Front Row): Joe Fisher. Alex VanPelt. Rod Gawthrop. West. Mike Bellair. Brent Moran, Marc Sam Summers. Mitch Stemple and Craig Criss, Craig Morse; (Back Row): Bob Sharp. Freshman and J.V. 99 BLOCKING A SHOT. Kim Braddock. TRYING TO GET the rebound, the junior, tries to stop another North Mar- starting line for the Lady Bearcats gather ion score. under the opponent's basket. With hard work and determination the girls’ basketball team had a good showing this season. The team included only ten girls, but climbed to a season record of 12-8. Practices started August 15th in the hot humid gym. The team was under the direction of second year Coach Jim Gallaher. The Lady ’Cats entered the sectional tournament led by Senior guards Becky Hose and Sonya Holmes. But the team lost to West Preston 58-45. According to Gallaher, the high point of the season was a victory over Phillip Barbour. He was very pleased with the win. Junior center Monica Willis stated, We had a good season this year, but I’m already thinking about next year.” IN THEIR VICTORY against Central Preston. JuniorJoan Hines hopes to add to the score. 100 Girls’ Basketball UP FOR 1 WO is Junior Monica Willis as Sophomore Sherri Hupp blocks out. GOING FOR A lay-up. Sophomore Sherri Hupp scores two more for the Lady Cats. Girls’ Basketball 101 LEAD-OFF HITTER Tyler Cox. senior, looks for a fast ball as he braces for the pitch. SURVEYING THE FIELD. Head Coach Austin Upton watches as the Bearcats mount an offensive threat. 102 Baseball batting. tue With very few returning let-termen, the Bearcats began their baseball season on the road against the North Marion Huskies. After a scoreless first inning and two outs in the second, Junior starting pitcher Brian Cochran walked a batter. Then, the proverbial roof fell in. The Huskies scored 10 runs, all unearned, with the help of 4 Bearcat errors. This (errors) was the problem the whole season, and it was due mainly to our inexperience, ' Upton said. With the Bearcats struggling at the plate, the wins were few and far between. However, towards the end of the season, a sense of togetherness and old fashioned hustle became trademarks of the team. The Cats fell 3-1 to the state-ranked St. Francis Trojans, but they displayed great tenacity in the field and a new-found aggressiveness offensively. Grafton hosted the sectional tournament play with Central Preston and West Preston also competing. Grafton's first target were the Panthers of West Preston. Cochran went to the hill and came away with a 16-0, no-hit victory. Offensively, the Bearcats were led by Chuck Gobel, Tyler Cox and Randy McDonald, seniors. Cochran went to the mound again to face Central Preston and came out on top, 15-5. Central Preston took the following game to set up a third and deciding match. The game was a blowout from beginning to end as the Cats exploded for 13 runs in the first 4 innings and coasted to a 16-0 victory. The Bearcats were drawn to play the Prexies of Roosevelt-Wilson in the semi-finals. Again, Cochran would pitch for the fourth straight game. But, it wasn’t a repeat performance for the Bearcats as they fell 12-3, ending a blue season. — Pat Varah Varsity — (Front Row): Jimmy Waters, (Middle Row:) Denny Duffy, Alex Van- Tony I.emly, Mike Hines, Toby Bolyard, Jeff McCloy, Randy McDonald, Scott Pelt, Chad Curry. Brian Cochran. Steve Dave Shriver. Dicky Duckworth and Musgravc, Chuck Gobel, Tyler Cox; Lough; (Back Row): Mr. Bill McProuty, Coach Austin Upton. IN THE Dl’GOUT, Sophomores Denny Duffy and Craig Morse and Senior Scott Musgrave like what they sec as the Bearcats once again defeat Central Preston. Baseball 103 104 Wrestling Si A«crr CitCttCtCft CCett l for the Bearcats. Currey wrestled consistently the whole season and reached his peak at tournament time. He breezed through his opening round match but met his toughest opponent, Jay Carper, of Clay County in the quarterfinal and beat him 9-8. Currey reached the finals and was matched against Rod Moore of Spencer. Moore took a 3-0 lead in the second period, but Currey used his trademark stamina to overtake Moore in the final period for a 7-3 victory. The season of ups and downs proved to have more ups than downs. — Pat Varah Wrestling 105 of the team to Huntington for the state tournament. Qualifying for the trip was 185 pound Senior Jake Gray, who made his second straight appearance in the tourney. Eric Coole, a 98 pound freshman, became the first underclassman to represent the school in the tournament. The most successful Bearcat wrestler over the last two seasons has been Mike Currey, senior. His appearance in the tournament proved to be the most inspiring for the team. Currey left the tournament with the 126-pound class first place trophy. This was the first individual state championship STANDING PROUD ABOVE the oth-ers. Mike Currey. senior, holds his state championship trophy. Currey became the No. 1 wrestler in the state for the 126-pound class. ON TOP OF the situation, Jake Gray, senior, tries to break his Clay-Batelle opponent down. Enduring a roller coaster season, the Bearcat wrestlers survived a season of ups and downs. One of the downs occurred at mid-season with the loss of many returning lettermen losing their eligibility due to grades at the semester. With many of these lettermen not returning, the team was hard-pressed to compete with their predominantly AAA schedule. Despite this down, the team did succeed, and Coach Bill McProuty took three members IN THE SEMI-FINAL consolation match. Eric Coole, freshman, pins his opponent, as shown by the signal given by the referee. GOING FOR A takedown against his opponent. Jake Gray, senior, tries to get his man. Stxutyfyiitta t y bctxuivLe The basketball team suffered through its worst season during Coach Mike Crutchfield's tenure at the school. The Bearcats lost their season opener to East Fairmont, but they rebounded to a 4-1 record, including a victory over AAA power University High. After that, however, the 'Cats could not hit their mid-season stride and slumped to a 5-11 over all record. Anytime you finish below .500, naturally you'd be disappointed. But I saw our sophomores and juniors make great strides in improving their game; we had several key injuries to our seniors who fought hard the whole year,” said Crutchfield. Although the 'Cats had a be-low-par season, there were sev- eral above-par individual efforts. Junior Brian Cochran finished as one of the leading rebounders and scorers in the Big 10. Sophomore Alex VanPelt also contributed in rebounding, along with a high shooting percentage. However, the story of the season was the development of several underclassmen. Freshman Chad Griffith, Sophomore Brent Moran and Junior Charles Moats lacked only experience and hustled their way to a respectable finish. The catalyst of the ball club was Senior Jimmy Waters, who led the team in assists and steals. Grafton entered sectional play against a bigger Tucker County team. The Mountain Lions stormed out to a doubledigit lead. VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY — (Front Row): Tim Currey, Randy McDonald. Jimmy Waters. Robbie Neason. Ben Garrett, Tyler Cox, Donn Kitzmiller; (Middle Row): Jimmy Cox, Junior Boyles. Brian Cochran, Dave Forman, Charles Moats; (Back Row): Bob Fisher. Craig Morse, Marc Criss, Alex VanPelt. Mike Bcl-lair, Brent Moran. Sam Summers, Joe West. Craig Sharp. Mitch Stemple. and Rod Gawthrop. TRYING FOR A point, Junior David Forman takes his First of two foul shots. Boys' Basketball Strucftlcay But, the 'Cats fought back to within 1 point and had the ball with 30 second left. But, a format that held true to the rest of the season plagued the 'Cats again. A back-court violation stymied the team as they fell 61-55. That game was a tough game to lose. I really believe we could have gotten back to the regional final or maybe the state tournament, Crutchfield stated. An explanation for the team DURING A FOUL shot, Freshman Chad Griffith shoots for an extra point. Varsity Opponent East Fairmont 70 49 Tucker County 55 61 University 62 65 Philip Barbour 74 84 Buckhannon Upshur 51 63 Morgantown 63 54 East Fairmont 77 67 Washington Irving 60 56 South Harrison 78 63 Lincoln 67 65 South Harrison 71 62 Buckhannon Upshur 66 59 Central Preston 59 60 Philip Barbour 76 71 Morgantown 76 52 Sectionals Tucker County 61 55 Record: 5-11 to ouivive having a lackluster year included ” ... Injuries to Tim Currey (senior) and late season defections definitely contributed to the team's inexperience, said Crutchfield. At mid-season, two of the team's seniors left the team, leaving Crutchfield with some inexperienced players. Grafton did not garner very many post-season awards, but Brian Cochran attained Second Team A A All State and First team in the Big 10. — Pat Varah Boys' Basketball 109 READY FOR THE volley coming his way is Chad Currey, sophomore. CONCENTRATION IS AN ART as shown by Coach Alan DePiano while he watches a match at the state tournament. 110 Tennis Sevifttytaa dtated To prepare for their season opener in April, the tennis teams began practice in early March. The season began April 7 with a home match against St. Francis. All home matches were held at the courts on Maple Avenue. During April, the teams received a lot of practice for the Big Ten meet as they played a predominantly AAA schedule. The boys and girls teams faced East Fairmont, Fairmont Senior, and North Marion as well as AA TENNIS — (Front Row): Debbie Mur. phy. Beth Springston, Becca Harman. Kim Mitchell, Kellie Clelland; (Middle Row): Chip Slaven. Ryan Kittle. Tara COOLING OFF DURING a crossover is Junior Ryan Kittle at the state tournament. schools during April. On April 24 and 25, the teams competed in the Big Ten meet where the boys placed fourth and the girls tied for eighth. Only the top six seeded players from each team participated. Playing for the boys were Chad Currey, Tim Currey, Dave Kirkpatrick, Ryan Kittle, Mike Dellinger and Charlie Keener. For the girls, Becca Harman, Missy Hedrick, Kristine Grev-ing and Tracy Adlington played. In May, once again, the teams Curtis, Kristine Greving, Stephanie Lambert, Tracy Adlington. Charlie Keener. Marc Criss; (Back Row): Chad Currey and Tim Currey. faced a schedule of AAA teams: Morgantown, Elkins and North Marion. The regionals were held on May 9 and 10. Once again, only the top six from each team could play. Only two players advanced to the state tournament. On May 22 to 24, number 3 player Ryan Kittle and number 6 player Chad Currey attended the state event. Both were beaten before the final round of play. Tennis 111 112 Track AT THE STATE meet in Charleston, J.D. Scritchficld. junior, takes third place in the 200m dash. AT THE START of the 1600m run. Ben Garrett, senior, (far right) already leads the pack in the race he eventually wins. DURING THE BIG Ten meet. Bobbie Rosier, freshman, gives a handoff to Anna Brown, junior, in the 4 x 400m relay. GIVING IT HIS all, Donn Kitzmillcr, senior, throws the shot at a home meet while Coach Irv Braniff watches. tZueat Back when the snow was still falling, a group of hard working young men and women ran the hallways in preparation for their upcoming sport, track. And, this year’s track teams proved to be a group of talented individuals. The teams hoped to do well in their quest for states. And, in the end, their quest had been met. Two Bearcats took first place in two events at the April 5 meet at Gilmer County. Ted Shoe- C:rls Ir.uk front Row : Kelly X hitc. Paul.. Mi.Vu.kcr. Kc ih Peters, ::uh I.arew. Heu.li Miller. Vivian (i.iiries. Betk I Paxton, Jams ( u micttc, ik-.kv Summers. Kim Braddotk. Dana Griffith. Jackie Hendrickson; (Middle Row): Sandi Bullers, Paula Neligh, Becky Hose. Lavell Shaw. Erika Miller, Bobbie Rosier. Annette Gribble, Melissa Cooper. Becky Burns, Brandy Laf- ferty. Heather Goodwin. Molly Summers, Sherry Green, Anna Brown; (Back Row); Coach Todd Miller and Head Coach Rich Bord. maker, junior, won the 2 mile run, while J.D. Scritchfield, junior, won the 200m dash. The girls fared well at the Times-Invitational in Fairmont on April 20 when they placed 11 out of 24 teams. Together, they earned 8 points, and Annette Gribble, junior, set a new school record in the shot put with a distance of 32 11”. Janis Gen-nette, senior co-captain, placed 4 in the 100m hurdles. Both teams participated in the Doddridge County Invitational on April 26. The boys did well with Ben Garrett, senior, taking first in the 1600 and 800 meter runs. Shoemaker placed 2 in the 3200m run, while Scritchfield placed 3 in the 200m dash. Track 113 DURING THE 800m dash. Becky Summers. junior, pulls in a No. 2 position at the state meet. Boys Track — (Front Rowl: Kirk Scritchfield. Ken Gould. Ben Garrett. Marty Miller. Donn Kitzmiller. Rick Lake. Jim Cox. Mike Bellair. Donnie Brown. Mike Ware. J.D. Scritchfield. Paul Knotts. Steve Cooper. Dean Lynch; (Back Row): Coach Irv Braniff. Chad Bennett. Gene Estel. Mike Tucker. Robbie Colebank. Brian Moore. Jimmy Work. Mike Kasongo. Danny Hebb. Ben Jenkins. Chris Norris. Randy Did ey. Ted Shoemaker, Kevin Criss. Ea Flynn and Head Coach Mike Skinne 114 Track 2,CCC ts • • • The team of Garrett, Shoemaker, Scritchfield and Chris Norris, sophomore, took 1 in the 4 x 400m relay. The 4 x 800m relay team of Garrett, Shoemaker, Norris and Jim Work, junior, also placed in the No. 1 spot. In the discus, Donn Kitzmiller, senior, placed 2. The teams were on a roll for their quest, but during mid-season injuries began to plague the boys team. Rick Lake, senior, sprained his foot, while Marty Miller, senior, pulled a hamstring. A hard blow hit the shuttle team when Randy Dickey, junior, broke his arm while pole vaulting. But, by sectionals, everybody was ready to go, even Dickey. He had a gutsy run in the shuttle hurdle with teammates Miller, and Mike Bellair and Ben Jenkins, both sophomores, as they just missed qualifying by .3 of a second. Those who did qualify were the 4 x 400. 4 x 800, 4 x 200 meter relay teams. In the individual events, Garrett, Kitzmiller and Scritchfield qualified. The end of May meant the state meet in Charleston. Both teams sent a good representation of their talent. It was the girls squad, however, that really made a show. The girls took the No. 3 place in the overall team ratings by the end of the meet. ON THEIR WAY to the regional meet held at Buckhannon, track members take time to think about the coming meet. AND THE SHOT is up as Dana Griffith. junior, throws the discus at the regional meet. Track 115 HEADING FOR THAT first place in the 800m run at states is Ben Garrett, senior. AT THE STATE meet, Bobbie Rosier, freshman, runs in the 4 x 400m relay. IN THE PACK, Melissa Cooper, senior, (far right), tries to break the stride during the 4 x 800m relay at states. 116 Track DURING THE 4 x 800m relay at the Big Ten meet, Anna Brown, junior, and Molly Summers, freshman, complete the last leg. COMING AT YOU during the Big Ten meet, Danny Hebb. freshman, does the long jump as Kirk Scritchfield, freshman. watches how his teammate fares. Janis set a new state record in the 100m high hurdles as she took 1 with a 15.77 record. Becky Summers, junior, took 1 in the 400m dash with a time of 59.03 and 2 in the 800m run with a 2.23.30 timing. In the shot put, Dana Griffith, junior, placed 5 with a throw of 35 Vt The relay teams did well with a No. 1 finish in the 4 x 200m with a 1.48.96 time. The 4 x 400 team placed 6 with a 4:23.95 time. For the boys, Garrett took 1 in the 800 and 1600 meter runs. He was also a member of the No. 1 4 x 400 team of Lake, Scritchfield and Norris. He also helped the 4 x 800 to a No. 4 finish which included Norris, Shoemaker and Work. Scritchfield also placed 3 in the 200m dash. Kitzmiller placed 7 in the discus. The boys team finished in the No. 4 slot at the end of the meet, the best they’ve done in years. And, both teams had met their quest when the state meet ended on May 31. — Marty Miller AT THE STATE meet in Charleston, Rick Lake, senior, hands off to J.D. Scritchfield, junior, during the 4 x 400m relay. Track 117 AT THE SIXTEENTH hole, Jeff Schrock, junior, prepares to tee-off. CHIPPING THE BALL into the 9th hole green, Brandon McDaniel, freshman. completes his swing. wand Although considered a young, inexperienced team, this year's golf team finished with a winning record of 23 wins with 19 losses, which was a forward step from previous years. The team not only played well, but looked sharp as well. Money from the All-Sports Mothers and a very generous donation from the Tygart Lake Men's Golf Association went to buy new shorts and pants for the members of the team. The highlight of the season came during the Big Ten Tournament at Tygart Lake Country Club. Out of 13 teams, Grafton placed in the numer 4 position. Making up the roster were: Jody Kite, senior; Karl Faulkner, and Jeff Schrock, juniors; Steve Lough and Danny Johns, sophomores; Brian Westerman and Brandon McDaniel, freshmen. — Leslie Tighe Mak-i %' tha-ckl i% In the area of academics, Grafton High students cleared tracks for others to follow. One organization challenged its members outside the classroom. The Academic Bowl, conceived in the fall, won seven matches out of eight. To honor students academic achievements, the National Honor Society inducted eight new members in the spring. Students made tracks towards their career choices when they participated in Career Day on May 7. Forty-three professional businessmen and women talked to students concerning the tricks of their trades. Some tracks that became permanent fixtures of the school were the murals painted by the art classes. Making tracks for the future is the idea behind academics. A SLIT FOR the dissection of a shark is made by Stephanie Forte and Lori Cox. juniors, as part of Advanced Biology class. Academics Divider 121 The Miracle Work In the English Department, many areas were covered over the year. The college preparatory (CP) classes covered such things as speech, novels, plays, research papers, critiques and grammar. The eleventh grade occupational preparatory classes (OP) covered a semester of grammar. During the second semester, they read Huckleberry Finn and several short stories. Twelfth grade English studied Shakespeare and read his Macbeth . They also studied speech, poetry and grammar. The Freshmen and Sophomore classes each spent one semester on grammar and the other on literature. For the Freshmen, they read Romeo and Moving right along into the Foreign Language department, Ms. Nancy Lavender taught French and Spanish. Several out-of-class projects occurred during the year. Onei such activity was Spanish Week! the Spanish class made pinatS which were hung in the Cafe'S ria. The cooks also got into celebration when the devtstSl Spanish menu tor one Another activitt was th BS nual Christmas caroling. the ( hristmas break, the language I.om s , arole. tereilt ilassrooms dir SBn.fi WHILE STUDYING DIAGRAMING. Charles Moats, junior, has a question for Mrs. Diana Colebank. THESE PIN AT AS, DESIGNED and made by students in Spanish II. help celebrate Spanish Week. NOT SURE ABOUT a reading assignment. Gary Mayle. sophomore, asks Mrs. Vicki Lambert for assistance. CREATIVE WRITING ALSO means Gaines and Joe Veltri. sophomores, correcting your writing. After getting work on correcting them, back papers. Mitch Stemple, Becky Concert Choir — (Front Row): B. Hammons, T. Curtis. C. Henderson. M. Me Bee. E. Klepfel. A. Whitescarver. B. Knotts, S. Miller. K. McKinney. S. Daff, S. Ridenour. ■ Row 2): S. Harki. T. Erenrich. S. Widelick, M. Summers. K. Holla, J. Schmuck, C. Dillon. B. Lafferty. H. White. C. Jennings. T. Harris. D. Anderson. (Row 5): I). Totten. D. Miller. D. Cox, K. Miller. H. Gaines. G. Tucker. E. Moats. D. Hoover. G. Estel, B. Rosier. D. Devart. T. McDaniel. C. Sapp. (Back Row): D. Murphy. M. Williams. M. Varah. J. Crayton, A. Phillips. S. Moore. T. Kimbrew. and S. Powroznik. Language 123 THE GEOMETRIC MEANS are explained to Algebra II students by Mrs. Darlene Martin. 124 Mathematics MatkmaticA If line segment AB is congruent to line segment CD and AC is parallel to BD, then is quadrilateral ABCD a square or a rhombus? This was just one question that students in the Math Department had to face during the year. With four math teachers, students studied anything from general math to geometry. In Algebra I, inequalities and equations were among the topics studied. Students also learned parallegrams. LOOKING FOR HELP on an Algebra I problem is Chad Griffith, freshman. Mrs. Darlene Martin served as the chairperson for the department. She announced that 12 students participated in the 37th Annual American High School Math Test. Three of these students became winners: Kim Braddock, Beth Harrison and Patty Miller, juniors. Students also participated in the Taylor County Math Field Day. Five students from the high school came out as winners: Mike Currey, senior; Beth Harrison, Eddie Miller, juniors; and Mary Lynn Bunner and Heather Upton, sophomores. INTENTLY LISTENING AS Mrs. Dar-Icne Martin goes over an assignment is Marla Turner, sophomore. GOING OVER AN exercise in Consumer Math. Mr. Mike Crutchfield gives the class the answers. DECA — (Front Row ): Melissa Cooper, Misty Mitchell; (Middle Row): Paula Exlinc, Valerie Bess. Sabrina Davis, Judy Frey; (Back Rowk James Setler and Jon Metz. FBLA — (Front Row); Cheryl Bartlett. Tracy Posey, Jody Farnsworth; (Back Row): Tina Gray. Carrie Marquess, and Mr John Eye, adviser. Mathematics 125 R in this American Have you ever been to a county jail? Well, students in Mrs. Sharon Trickett's Problems of Democracy class have. As part of the criminal justice unit, the students toured the county jail and attended a court trial. This class also studied violence and vandalism in the schools and laws that apply to juveniles. The biggest event for the class took place on Student Experience Day when the students took over as teachers and administrators. Following the teachers' plans for that day, they taught the classes and saw what it was like on the other side of the desk. The class also held three elections in the school: student council, class officers and a mock primary for the state offices. On the other end of the Social Studies department. Mrs. Betty Rose Morrison's psychology classes studied a personal-type program that followed personality, child behavior and death and dying. While studying death and dying, they visited a local funeral home and talked with its funeral director. i During their child behavioj unit, each student brought ir m child to care tor during schema These children attended claOTj with the students. The students in Mr. Bruner's Contemporary ica class kept up with events and how the timeffijjjjjl tin Other Casses tuugi ffjjp! ! department ini luded I listort, 1 and II and BEFORE VISITING Till classrooms. Kim Mitchell, senior, and Mr. Greg Cartwright, principal, look over the teacher roster. Kim took over as principal for the day. CHECKING ATTENDANCE IN Physical Education is J.D. Scritchfield. junior. while Ted Shoemaker, junior. Fills out an observation sheet. Both were students of the Problems of Democracy class and took part in Student Experience Day. CONTROLLING THE POLLS during the student body officers election are Jeff Tucker and Todd Biagioli. juniors, while Diana Gooden. Tammy Garner. Stephanie Forte and Paula McVicker. juniors. vote. FHA — (Front Row): Missy Shingleton.Jov Cooper. Donn Kitzmiller, Lisa Harasanian; {Row 2): Penny Ewers. Davina Cox. Cheryl Bartlett. Erika Miller. Carla Stewart. Beth Shaw. Barb Setlcr. Valerie Preston; (Row 3): Mrs. Debbie Burns, adviser; Lisa Austin. Shelly Summerfield, Janinc Mayle; Row 4): Marty Miller. Ben Garrett, Faye McDonald. Stephanie Isner. Blanda Taylor. Janice Johnson. Charlene Houghton, Renee Harasanian. Michelle Mara, Paula Durvea. Teresa Hebb; (Row 5Y. Kelly Lantz. Sherry Green, Kim McKinney. Donna Totten. Becky Mul-lenax. Lisa Irwin. Rhonda Jewel; (Back Row): Michelle Durrett, Troy Kimbrew. Andy Jenkins. Traci Sharp. Michelle Moore. Matt Carder. Rick Lake, and Scon Gray. Social Studies 127 ----------------------------- 128 Sciences Gele dB A The Science Department kept the students up-to-date on nuclear energy when the physics class, taught by Mrs. Constance Warder, studied a unit on nuclear energy. During this unit, a Navy recruiter spoke to the third period class on nuclear training and warfare. The students also heard about nuclear submarines. Along with the physics class, the general science students, taught by Mrs. Warder and Mrs. DURING A BIOLOGY class. Mr.John Taylor talks on the life of a sponge. Margaret Bolyard, did experiments on heat and energy during lab work. In Mr. John Taylor s biology classes, students studied reproduction, cell structure and sea life. The dissection of rabbits and sharks were part of advanced biology, taught by Mr. Forrest Kelley. Students viewed filmstrips on human reproduction and did units on muscles and bones, ecology and plant life. They also did Oxford Readers on various science topics. Food Service — (Front Row): Tracy Campbell, Mary Poling, Brenda Wyck-off. Robin Laulis; (Middle Row): Tina Merriman. Beverly Jones. Loretta Weber. Lisa Newlon, Barbara Luzaddcr. (Back Row): Greg Lake. Michelle Hostler. Debbie Jenkins. Lori Shriver. Yvonne Bolyard, Charlene Houghton. Janice Johnson and Mrs Susan Currey. adviser. BEFORE CLASS. An assignment is looked over by Anna Brown. Jimmy Williams and Leslie Tighe. juniors, in chemistry class. ABOUT TO EXAMINE the brain of a shark. Marty Miller and Ben Garrett, seniors, cut away the external anatomy to get to the brain. Health Assistants — (Front Rowr Jen Abel. F.laine Baker, Rhea Sticklcy. Debbie Bolyard;(Middle Row). Trade Efaw. Julie Robinson. Sharon Keys, Cheryl Gelhausen; (Back Row - Dana Griffith, Kathy Poling, K.R. Gould, and Mrs. Cathy Haddix. adviser Sciences 129 J oUjimOblikm erwent some major changes. c yearbook changed its de-s n to use more graphics, such as aired pictures, rule lines, gray screens and shadows around pictures. To achieve a variety in headline style, each section contained a different Format lettering. After purchasing these, the staff proceeded to do their own headlines. To obtain more ideas for the overall look of the book, editors Becky Thaxton and Pat Shaw, seniors, attended a design workshop with Mrs. Cathy Eagle, adviser, in the fall. Held at Fair-monr Stare College, the work-shop displayed other high school books from around the state, most of which were award winning books. I he newspaper made a big j change when it became theJ newsletter. Bearcat Beat . Fof public relations purposes, Prirj cipal Greg Cartwright suggest that the department publish! monthly newsletter. Due to : financial situation of the dec! ment, the newsletter took as the school's medium. I newsletters were sent to p at the beginning of each n| Journalism I and Ph phy were offered togethe This class met during fcj riod; the students learr room techniques and nalistic style of writinj the year, the departj three fundraisers. BEFORE GOING ON a photo assignment, Todd Alonso, junior, checks the batteries in the school's flash. Key Club —(Front Row): A . Harrison, . Tucker. R Cox, C Slaven, S. Sannbane , 5. Lough; (Row 2): I pton, B LaffertyJ. Gavitt. M. Me Bee. S. Welding, K Swkk.J. Brown. B. Gaines. M. Hedrick, I). Murphy. T. Curtis. K. Hammons. A. Whitescarver. G. Fscel, G. Tucker. C. Henderson; IRow i) P. McVicker. A. Robinson. R. Balducci, K. Cockrell. B. Kirkpatrick. R Ringler, S. Keys, R Stickley. B. Montgomery. I). McDevitc, C. McDaniel. C. Gel-hausen. K Shaver. B. Setler, P. Satterfield. L. Kuhnes, L. Gelhausen. D. Kirby; (Back Row): M. Shaver. C. Sapp, D Brown, J. Miller, A. Davies, D. Heston. J. Wisniewski, J. Golden, K. Murphy. B. Cochran. M. LeMaster.J. Gennette. V. Gaines. S. Lambert, B. Harrison. W. Woods, M. Reel, P. McVicker. 130 Journalism 1 QUILL AND SCROLL is the journalism honorary. Members are (Front Row): Becky Thaxton. Cheryl McDaniel, Mrs. Cathy Eagle, adviser; (Middle Row): Pat Shaw. Marty Miller. (Back Row): Pat McVickcr. WORKING ON THE baseball layout. Pat Varah, junior, looks over the pictures, while Leslie Tighe. junior, waits to crop them. National Honor Society — (Front Row) Melanie Shackleford. Beth Harrison. Brenda Stockett, Dan-ica McDevitt.(Row 2): Rachel Watkins. Allison Fitz-water. Stephanie Lambert. Paula Neligh; (Row 3): Janie Richmond. Shelly Mayle, Melissa Frame, Mary Colebank; (Back Rowh Paul Cox. Dave Shingleton. Tim Curry, Scott Santibanez, Kim Braddock. and Tammy Rogers. Journalism 131 132 Physical Education kyALeai E Flexing out, conditioning and lifting weights became regular exercise for the co-ed physical education classes. According to Coach Mike Skinner, American high school students are not physically fit, and this class helps with their motor skills. A new class to help these teenagers get in shape was the Advanced Physical Conditioning, held during the last period THE PROPER FORM in throwing horse shoes is demonstrated to students by Mr. Mike Skinner. of the day. This class prepared athletes for practice or kept them in shape during the offseason. Some students took the class just to stay in shape. The class was divided into different groups according to their particular sport. Flexing out became a daily routine for everyone in this class. Along with Skinner, Coaches Irv Braniff, Mike Crutchfield, and Orville Wright taught this eighth period class. Coach Austin Upton also taught different physical education classes during the day. New Inspirations — (Front Row): Amy Hall. Pam Satterfield. Stephanie Welding. Joy Cooper. Debbie Henderson. Sherry Green; (Row iy. Heidi Miller, Danielle Heston. Becky Burns; {Row 3): Lori Kuhnes, Marla Turner. Danny Poling. Mike Fox. Michelle Moore. Traci Sharp; (Back Row): Eugene Jenkins. Ben Jenkins. Chris Norris. Steve Lough, Craig Morse. Ray McCartney, Danny Worth and Mike Kasongo. Newspaper Staff — (Front Row): Sonya Hoffa. Mary Colebank, Teresa Croston, Carla McMullen, Alicia Garrett, Leslie Tighe;(Middle Row): Becky Setler. Mrs. Cathy Eagle, adviser; (Row 3): Randy Dickey, Jim Golden. Pat Varah. Pat Shaw. Donn Kitzmiller. and Todd Alonso. Physical Education 133 partment travel, but so di instrumental department marching band participa home and away football] during the fall. I The band's biggest was purchasing new These arrived in Aprcl band wore them durirfj nual spring concert.J| FOLLOWING DRUM MAJORETTE Annette Gribble, Freshman Diane De-vart and the rest of the band make the final formation of the Field show. WORKING ON THE mural on the west end ramp are art teacher Ivy DeLoe and sophomore Marie VanBuren. IN PREPARATION FOR a concert, the Singers rehearse with Mr. Ken Godwin, director, and Mrs. Betty Rose Morrison, accompanist. DURING HALF TIME of the Home-coming game, the woodwind section performs with the band. Singers — (Front Row): S. Hunsaker. C. McDaniel, L. White, S. Hoffa. D. Runner. S. Pratt. K. Cockrell, S. Lambert. V. Gaines, P. Hefferin, S. Forte, K. Hammon; (Row 2): J. Hendrickson. M. Colebank, J. Lawson. L. Matsey, B. Summers. B. Gaines. R. Henderson. B. Harman. J. Isner. M. Hedrick. K. White; (Row 3):J. Veltri, W. Goodwin. B. Duckworth. J. Teagarden, C. Slaven. E. Evans. C. Curry. J. Boyles, R. Neason. T. Bolyard, B. Ilarki. J. Work. C. Keener; (Row 4): W. Woods. R. Kittle. J. Schrock. T. Alonso, J. Kite. B. Cochran. T. Sharp. M. Miller. B. Findley. M. Carder. R. Cox. B. Garrett. S. Santibanc . The Arts 135 136 Special Education Special E Working one-on-one could be the special education motto. The learning resources program of this department saw three teachers working one-on-one daily with its sixty-plus students. These teachers tracked down other teachers so they could help their students study for a test. One learning resources teacher, Miss Lisa Jones, said, My students have good potential to learn and that’s why I don’t grow tired. Another area of the program, IN BETWEEN STUDYING. Rod Nose, junior, and John Arthur, sophomore. look at an old volume of a yearbook with Mrs. Becky Ringler. the gifted class, worked on a video project during the second semester. Headed by Mr. Alan DePiano, these students filmed and recorded various aspects of life in Grafton. The Educable Mentally Impaired (EMI) program helped its students learn basic skills needed for the future. Mrs. Brenda Gerkin worked closely with these students. Another area of one-on-one work was the hearing impaired. Mrs. Janet Hagedorn worked with students having hearing and or speech problem. By working one-on-one, these students in this department could achieve their goals. AS A STUDENT reads aloud. Mrs. Janie Bolyard listens intently. WITH THE HELP of Miss Lisa Jones. Jeff Schrock, junior, takes an English test. TACS — (Front Row): Patty Miller. Adrienne Brown, Brenda Ware, Clarissa Wooddeil. Becky Hussion; (Middle Row): Janie Brown. Beverly Montgomery. Valerie Bess. Jody Clutter; (Back Row): Melissa Frame. Arietta Lee, Kristine Greving and Annette Gribble. THESPIANS — (Front Row): Becky Setler, Chip Slaven. Scott Santibane?. Jeff Tucker; (Row Paula McVicker. Gina Tansil, Cheryl McDaniel. Stephanie Lambert; (Row 3Y. Pam Shreve. Beth Harrison. Becca Harman; (Back Row): Kathy Cockrell. Jeff Schrock. and Danielle Heston. Special Education 137 Hone Eco%M The students in the class were also given an occupation. According to their expected salary, they worked out a budget for finances. Another aspect of the class was parenting. For one week, every student brought an egg thati became their child. They had tcj keep a log as to their child's tivities. At the end of this course, tjffl studied divorce and exam g wavs re handle the situat m Mrs. Burns also taucht ronH F.conomics and STFFS. Bl Not every 17 and 18 year old gets married, has children and goes through a divorce, but students in Mrs. Debbie Burns' Adult Roles and Functions class went through these aspects of life. As part of the class, the students held a mock wedding. They planned it as if it were a real occasion. To pick the bride and groom, students drew numbers. Marty Miller, senior, and Michelle Moore, sophomore, were united in the mock wedding that took place during school. IN THE HOME Economics class. Joy Cooper, sophomore. Erika Miller, freshman, and Cheryl Bartlett, junior, bake cookies. A WEDDING IS a festive occasion, and members of the bridal party enjoy the refreshments and each other's company. AFTER THE CEREMONY is over. Michelle Moore, sophomore, relaxes and has some punch. Vum'A EiLurn Your hands get clammy as you slide into the seat. Next to you sits your teacher, eyeing your every move. Okay, let s go, says the teacher. You turn the key and put it in reverse. Soon, you calm down and begin enjoying the drive. For the 112 students enrolled STUDENTS IN MR. Ron Kittles class learn how to change a tire. in Driver s Education, nothing could be more terrifying than the first drive. To help ease this tension, Mr. Ron Kittle and Mr. Irv Braniff taught the students about driving before they actually got behind the wheel. In the classroom. they learned about safety, changing a tire, parts of the car and viewed filmstrips on accidents and how to avoid them. Home Economics Driver’s Education 139 Makfn' tracks rn In November, the worst flood to ever hit West Virginia came with such force and speed that citizens barely had time to get out of its path. The destruction of the flood missed Taylor County, but it did hit surrounding areas Barbour and Preston counties the hardest. After the flood, these people needed help, and help they did receive. Grafton High’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes decided to help these people, and once the word got out, Taylor County responded. They began bringing clothing, food, toiletries, houseware and misc. items to the high school. The community spirit of working together for others does live in Taylor County. MEMBERS OF THE F.C.A. organization help separate food, clothing and other items that the community brought in to help the flood victims. ONE OF THE most active and supportive Bearcat organizations is the All-Sports Mothers. Mrs. Barbara Lough and Mrs. Pam Jenkins have souvenirs to sell during one of the lunch periods. Ads lndex 141 142 Ads Index Abel, Jeri — 129 Abel, June — 68 Adlington, Tracy — 74, 111 Alexander, Brant — 68, 126 Alonso, Todd — 63, 68, 94, 130, 133, 135 Anderson, Dawn — 80, 123 Anglin, Colin — 80, 155 ARMORY RESTAURANT — 149 Arnold, Eric — 74, 84, 126 Arthur, John — 137 Austin, Lisa — 80, 127 Baker, Elaine — 56, 129 Balducci, Reba — 74, 130 Ball, Becky — 80 Ball, Dave — 74 Ball, Kathy — 57 Ball, Missy — 74 Bartlett. Cheryl — 68, 125, 127, 139 Bartlett, Danny — 74, 126 Bartlett, Victor — 57, 138 Baublitz, Tabatha — 80 Beavers, Kathryn — 26, 68 Beckner, Sharon — 57 Bellair, Mike — 74, 99, 106, 114 Bennett, Chad — 80, 108, 114 Bess, Valerie — 52, 56, 125, 137 BEVERLY SHOP — 145 Biagioli, Scott — 126 Biagioli, Todd — 68, 127 Bobela, James — 68, 126 Bolyard, Debbie — 52, 27, 129 Bolyard. 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Tracy — 129 Camps — 12-13 Canfield, Joe — 10, 68 Carder, Matt — 57,127,135,138 Caro, Mark — 80 Carpenter, David — 80, 108 Carr, Betty — 87 Cartwright, Gregory — 50, 86, 127 Cathell, Tanya — 74 Cat Tracks — 42-49 Chambers, Shari — 68 Chambers, Tracie — 80 Chapman, Tish — 80 Cheerleaders — 18-21 Child Care — 122 CINEMA — 6-154 Clark, Kim — 38, 57 Class Tournaments — 28-29 Clelland, John — 126 Clelland, Kellie — 59,68,70,111 Clelland, Pat — 68 Cleveland, Dawn — 74 Cline, Brian — 68, 138 Cline, Jay — 74, 126 Clutter, Jodi — 74, 137 Cochran, Brian — 23, 34, 35, 94, 102, 106, 108, 130. 135 Cockrell. Kathy — 74, 130, 135, 137 Cole, Terry — 80, 96 Cole, Ted — 108 Colebank, Diana — 123 Colebank, Mary — 34, 131, 133, 135 Colebank, Robert — 74, 114 Colophon — 157 Concert Choir — 123 Conners, Mickey — 68 Cook, Errol — 74 Coole, Eric — 80, 6 Bearcat Supporters For Over 35 Years WEAVER BROTHERS CHEVRON O Vmrnaw per =0) Ads Index 143 Code, Holly — 80 Coon, John — 74 Cooper. 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V. - 3 Congratulations To The Class of '86 From Your Friends At TRI-COUNTY TRUCK CENTER Intersection of Rt. 50 Rt. 250 I ------------ 144 Ads Index Get into the Season's best at BEVERLY SHOP 265-2285 68 West Main Street Grafton D L LIMOUSINE Taylor County Taxi 24 hour service 265-0100 265-5754 % Dellinger, Jarred — 30 Dellinger, Mike — 56, 94 Dellinger, Ronald — 50 DeLoe, Ivy — 86, 135 DeMoss, Mary — 53, 57 OeMoss, Richard — 80 Dempsey, Brian — 68 DePiano, Alan — 86 Devart, Diann — 80, 123, 135 Devart. Gina — 80, 134, 155 Dickey, Mark — 2,15, 30, 31, 57 Dickey, Randy — 68, 114, 127, 133, 157 Dillon, Charles — 80, 123 DOG HOUSE, THE - 153 Driver's Education — 139 Drummond, Era — 87 Duckworth, Brian — 35, 75, 135 Duckworth, Cassie — 80 Duckworth, Dicky — 80, 102, 108 Duckworth, Eleanor — 86 Duckworth, Greg — 57 Duckworth, Jennifer — 80 Duffy, Denny — 75, 94, 102 Durrett, Michelle — 80, 127 Durrett, Randy — 126 Duryea, Paula — 80, 127 Duryea, Shirley — 87 Dye, Donnie — 26, 80 Dye, Robbie — 80 E Eagle, Cathy — 86,131,133,157 Edwards, Crissy — 80 Edwards, Marla — 68, 126 Edwards. Shelly — 58 Edwards, Tracy — 75 Efaw. Tracie — 68, 129 Elsey, Bruce — 75 Entertainers — 36-37 Epler, Keith — 58 Erenrich, Tonya — 80, 123 Estel, Gene — 80, 114, 123, 130 Evans, Erik — 58, 135 Ewers, Penny — 80, 127 Exline, Brandy — 75 Exline, Chuck — 68 Ads Index 145 Exline, Paula — 58, 125 Eye, John — 125 T FABRIC FOAM SALES — 156 Fairley, Brian — 68 Farance, Robert — 68 Farnsworth, Jody — 68, 125 Fashions — 22-23 FAS' FOOD — 149 Fast, David — 68 Faulkner, Karl — 68, 119 Fawcett, Tom — 68 FBLA — 125 FFA — 126 FHA — 127 Findley, Brian — 75, 135 FIRST NATIONAL BANK — 142 Fisher, Bob — 75, 99, 106 Fitzwater, Allison — 16, 17, 38, 53, 58, 131 Fitzwater, Judy — 75 Flohr. Cameron — 4, 16, 31. 58 Flohr, Christy — 75 Floyd, Charles — 75 Flynn, Eddie — 80, 114 Food Service — 129 Football — 92-95 FORD FUNERAL HOME, DONALD G. — 150 Ford, Steve — 58, 138 Forman, Dave — 68, 106 Forte, Laurie — 80, 96 Forte. Stephanie — 68, 127, 134, 135, 151 Fortney, Lisa — 58, 134 FOUR CORNERS — 146 Fowler, Mike — 68 Frame, Melissa — 19, 21,68,108, 131, 137 Franc. David — 138 Freeman, Steve — 16, 31. 80.134 Frey, Judy — 58, 125 Fridley, George — 75 Friends — 10-11 Furbee, Kim — 75 a Gable, Robert — 75. 94 Gaines, Becky — 19, 20, 23. 31, 75, 134, 152, 135, 123, 131 Gaines, Howard — 80 Gaines, Tammy — 31. 80 Gaines, Vivian — 19, 38. 58, 113. 130, 135 Gallaher, James — 100 Gallaher. Kathy — 74, 134, 152 Gandee, Roger — 69 Garner, Tammy — 69, 127 Garrett, Alicia — 40, 69, 133 Garrett, Ben — 52, 58,60.92,94, 106, 112, 114, 116, 127, 129 Garrett, Donna — 86 Gawthrop. Rod — 31, 75,94,99, 106, 126 Gelhausen. Cheryl — 58, 129. 130, 138 Gelhausen, Laurie — 20, 75, 130 Gennette.Janis — 31, 38. 58.130 Gerkin, Brenda — 137 Girls' Basketball — 100-101 Glass, Shane — 39 Gobel, Chuck — 52, 58, 102 Godfrey, Scott — 75 Godwin, Ken Jr. — 135 Goff, Lisa — 69 Goff, Rod — 69 Golden, Jimmy — 58, 83, 130, 133, 160 Golf — 118-119 Gooden, Diana — 122, 127 Goodwin, Heather — 35, 75,113 Goodwin, Wayne — 23, 70, 90, 134, 135 Gould, Ken — 13, 52, 58, 94, 114, 129 Graduation — 50-53 GRAFTON CABLE CO. — 156 Gray, James — 105 Gray. Scott — 127 Gray, Tina — 58, 125 Grease — 32-35 Green, Sherry — 19, 20, 75, 113, 127, 133 Greving, Kristine — 111, 137 Gribble, Annette — 46,113,135, 137 Griffith, Chad — 16, 75,108,125 Griffith. Dana — 93. 94, 113. 115, 129, 138 Gull, Melissa — 75 H Haddix, Cathy — 129 Hagedorn, Janet — 86, 137 Hall, Amy — 133 Hammon, Kara — 22, 27, 31, 75, P Home Quality Foods, Family Dining Fresh Pastries, Pies Rolls Mountaineer Room, off premises Junction 119 50 Grafton. W.V. 26354 Claudia Cain Jennings Owner — Manager Established Restaurant for 47 Years Grafton's Finest Your Corner or Ours Catering AFG Industries Inc. P O BOX 890 i BRIDGEPORT WEST VIRGINIA 26330 146 Ads Index 130 130, 135 Hammons, Becky — 123 HANDY MART — 155 Harasanian, Lisa — 58, 127 Harasanian, Renee — 127 Harki, Brian — 64, 70, 135 Harki, Shelly — 13, 22, 123 Harman, Kami — 16, 40, 41, 70, 134, 151 Harman, Rebecca — 75, 111, 135, 137 Harris, Tammy — 123 Harrison, Beth — 131, 137 Harrison, Brian — 29, 58, 130 Harrison, Michael — 60, 130 Hartman, Scott — 126 Health Assistants — 129 Hebb, Dan — 112, 114 Hebb, Ken — 60 Hebb, Lisa — 75 Hebb. Teresa — 127 Heberlig. Richard — 75 HECKS — 151 Heddricks, Debbie — 93 Hedrick, Missy — 11,70,94,130, 135 Hefferin, Paula — 32, 33, 70,135 Henderson, Crystal — 123, 130, 134 Henderson, Kirby — 75, 94. 97 Henderson, Lea — 133 Henderson, Robyn — 32, 33,41, 70, 135 Hendrickson, Jackie — 113, 135 Heston, Danielle — 75,130, 133, 134, 137 Hildreth, Laura — 60, 122 Hill, Jennifer — 60 Hines, Joan — 48, 70, 100 Hines, Mike — 102, 108 Hoff, Carla — 75 Hoffa, Kathy — 123 Hoffa, Sonya — 133, 135 HOKE FUNERAL CHAPEL — 148 Holmes, Sonya — 60, 100 Homecoming — 14-17 Home Economics — 138-139 Hoover, Don — 82, 108, 123 Hose, Becky — 100, 113 Hostler, Christine — 76 Hostler, Michelle — 129 Hott, Stephen — 76 Houghton, Charlene — 127,129 Howdyshell, Greg — 60 Hoy, Eddie — 82 Ads Index 147 148 Ads Index - = The A Armory Restaurant Kf Rt. 50. East Steaks—Prime Rib—Lobster Ellis and Paulette Byers 265 5596 M Hunsaker, Shelly — 9, 16, 39, 53, 60, 135, 157 Hunt, Robert — 82, 126 Hupp. Rhonda — 60 Hupp. Sherri — 76, 100 Hussion, Becky — 131, 137 Hussion, Pat — 82 Hussion, Shannon — 82 Hyatt, Steve — 94 I Irwin, Lisa — 76, 127 Isner, Judith — 135 Isner, Stephanie — 76, 127 Jacobs, Kelley — 76 J S AUDIO — 145 Jeffords, Brian — 13, 82, 108 Jeffords, Briana — 13, 82 Jenkins, Andy — 70, 90, 94, 127, 138 Jenkins, Ben — 76, 94, 96, 114, 133 Jenkins, Bill — 82, 126 JENKINS CLEANERS — 153 Jenkins, Eugene — 76, 133 Jenkins, Pam — 140 Jennings, Cassie — 82, 123 Jennings, Robert — 82 Jewel. Rhonda — 82, 127 Jewell, Roger — 82 Johns, Danny — 76, 119 Johnson. Heather — 60 Johnson, Janice — 127, 129 Johnson, Tom — 126 Jolliffe, Nita — 82 Jones, Beverly — 129 Jones, Lisa — 86, 137 Journalism — 130-131 K KALO MOTORS — 147 Kare, Paul — 26 Kasongo, Mike — 76, 114, 133 Keener, Charlie — 32,41,44, 51, 70, 93, 94, 111, 135 Keener, Jeff — 76 Keener, Russell — 82, 126 Kelley, Forrest — 128 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN — 144 Key Club — 130 Keys, Sharon — 39,60,129,130, 134, 138, 148 Kimbrew, Traci — 82, 123 Kimbrew, Troy — 7,60,94,127, 134, 138 Kirby, Dawn — 76, 130 Kirby, Jeri — 82 Kirkpatrick, Becky — 76, 130 Kirkpatrick, Dave — 60 Kite. Jody — 60,89,118,119,135 Kittle, Ryan — 41, 70, 111, 135 Kittle, Marianna — 86, 159 Kitzmiller. Donn — 24, 38, 93, 94, 106, 113, 114, 127, 133 Klepfel, Eric — 82, 123 Knotts, Angie — 60 Knotts, Bill — 82 Knotts, Brice — 82, 123 Knotts, David — 86 Knotts, Mike — 108 Knotts, Paul — 82, 108, 114 Knotts, Thomas — 16 Kochka. Mike — 82 Kuhnes, Lori — 76, 130, 133 I Lafferty, Brandy — 82, 113, 123, 130, 134 Ads Index 149 Lake, Cindy — 76 Lake, Darrell — 24, 60, 129 Lake, Rick —24,60,94,114,117, 127 Lamb, Jennifer — 76 Lambert, Stephanie — 39, 60, 111, 130, 131, 135, 137 Lambert, Vicki — 123 Language — 122-123 Lantz, Kelly — 82, 127 Larew, Cindy — 19, 20, 76, 113 Larew, Mary — 82 Laulis, John — 24, 60, 94 Laulis, Robin — 129 Lavender, Nancy — 86 Lawson, Jennifer — 135 Leach, Dean — 82, 114 Ledsome, Betty — 76 Lee, Arietta — 60, 137 LeMaster, Matt — 90, 94, 130 Lemly, Tony — 70, 94, 102 Little, Rhonda — 60 Locker Room — 90-91 Logar, Barbie — 82 Lough, Barbara — 140 Lough, Steve — 76, 102, 119, 130, 133 Louzy, Dave — 76 Luzadder, Annetta — 82 Luzadder, Barb — 129 M Mara, Michelle — 127 Marching Band — 26-27 Marks, Chris — 76 Marquess, Carrie — 125 Martin, Darlene — 86 Martin, Joyce — 82 Marx, Kelly — 76 Marx, Rhonda — 39 Mathematics — 124-125 Matsey, Lorinda — 62, 135 Mayfield, Jenny — 82 Mayle, Brian — 126 Mayle, Chris — 62, 82 Mayle, Danny — 82, 126 Mayle, Gary — 123 Mayle, Greg — 76 Mayle, Janine — 82, 127 Mayle, Shelly — 41, 54, 70, 131, 134 McBee, Melissa — 82, 123, 130 McCartney, Cheryl — 62 DONALD G. FORD FUNERAL HOME 213 Lincoln Street Grafton, W.V. 26354 Locally Owned Operated (304) 265-1570 Donald G. Ford — Owner Operator 150 Ads Index £ at HECKS, The Friendliest Store In Town .. . Save at HECKS, The Friendliest I s X V -O T3 McCartney, Jeremy — 82 McCartney, Ray — 76, 133 McCloy, Jeff — 24, 63 McCrobie, Earl — 82 McCumbers, Ronnie — 76 McDaniel, Andy — 76 McDaniel, Brandon — 82, 108, 119 McDaniel, Cheryl — 25, 130, 131, 135, 137, 19, 32, 33, 62 McDaniel, Lorie — 62, 122 McDaniel, Mark — 82 McDaniel, Tara — 82 McDaniel, Tom — 76, 123 McDaniel, William — 62 McDevitt, Becki — 82 McDevitt, Danica — 19, 20, 38, 39, 63, 130, 131 McDonald, Cindy — 76 McDonald, Faye — 62, 127 McDonald, Rachel — 8, 10, 15, 19, 21, 30, 70, 134, 151 McDonald, Randy — 62, 102, 106 McGinnis, Missy — 76 McKinney, Kim — 82, 123, 127 McMullen, Carla — 133, 157 McProuty, William — 87, 102 McVicker, Kim — 76 McVicker. Pat —62,67,130,131 McVicker, Paula — 27, 70, 127, 130, 113, 134, 137, 151 McVicker, Sam — 82 Melton, Tracy — 76 Merriman, Tina — 76, 129 Mersing, Melissa — 82 Metz, Becky — 76 Metz, Jon — 63, 125 Metz, Kim — 76 Miller, Erika — 82,123,127, 113, 139 Miller, Heidi — 76, 113, 133 Miller, Jeff — 62, 130 Miller. Kelly — 82, 123 Miller. Marty — 56. 62, 94. 114, 127, 129, 131, 135, 157 Miller, Patty — 137 Miller, Samantha — 82, 123 Miller, Todd — 113 Mills, Doug — 62, 94, 138 Mills, Jeff — 76 Mitchell, Jeff — 63 Mitchell, Kim — 62, 111, 127 Mitchell, Misty — 62, 125 Mitchell. Pat — 83 Mitchell, Sherrol — 76 Moats, Ed — 83, 123 Moats, Charles — 70, 77,94,106, 123 Montgomery Beverly — 16, 39, 41, 4, 51, 62, 130, 137 Montgomery, Ken — 83 Montgomery, George — 138 Montgomery, Max — 76 Montgomery, Michael — 76 Moon, Brian — 83 Moore, Brian — 76, 94, 114 Moore, Debbie — 83, 17 Moore, Ed — 63 Moore, Greg — 83 Moore, Jimmy — 83, 126 Moore, Michelle — 76,127,133, 139 Moore, Sandy — 83, 123, 126 Moran, Brent — 76, 94, 99, 106 Moran, Jamie — 83 Moran, Michelle — 22 Morrison, Betty R. — 87, 135 Morse, Craig — 16, 76, 99, 102, 106, 133 Moyer, Lisa — 64 Moyer, Sandra — 76, 83 Mullenax, Becky — 83, 127 Murphy, Debbie — 83, 111, 123, 130, 134, 155 Murphy, Kevin — 16, 30,64, 70, 130, 134 Murray, Jamie — 83, 96, 98, 108 Musgrave, Gary — 64 Musgrave, Scott — 64, 90, 94, 102, 138 152 Ads Index Myers, Lisa — 87 Myers, Sandy — 76 N Napier, Jo — 83 National Honor Society — 131 Neason, Robbie — 16, 64, 106, 134, 135, 148 Neligh, Paula — 53,65, 113,131 Netz, Chris — 83 New Inspirations — 133 Newlon, Jody — 76 Newlon, Lisa — 70, 129 Newlon, Sally — 76 Newspaper Staff — 133 Nichols, Jennifer — 76 Norris, Chris — 31, 76, 94, 114, 133 Nose, Rod — 70, 94, 137 Nuzum, Samantha — 76 Nuzum, Tammy — 83 V PAINTER'S GRAFTON JEWELRY, CO. — 144 Palmateer, Andre — 25, 94, 138 Paugh, Kim — 64 Pederson, Dennis — 70 Perks, Bruce — 76 Peters, Gary — 83 Peters, Jimmy — 70 Peters. Kelly — 28, 76, 113, 134 Peters. Tim — 64 Phillips, Angie — 83, 123 Phillips, Cheryl — 122 PHILLIPS PHARMACY — 148 Phillips, Scott — 76, 94 Phillips, Tim — 96, 126 Physical Education — 132-133 Pickrell, Rick — 76 Platter. Stacy — 76, 157 Poling, Danny — 76, 133 Poling, David — 76 Poling, Gary — 126 Poling, Katie — 76, 129, 157 Poling, Mar)' — 129 Poling, Richard — 70, 138 Poling, Scott — 26, 70 Posey, Kristy — 64 Posey, Tracey — 64, 122, 125 Poston, Becky — 70 Poston, David — 64 Poston, Mike — 70 Poston, Tim — 83 Powroznik, Lisa — 58 Powroznik, Shelia — 78, 83, 123 Pratt, Sandy — 72, 135 Preston, Valerie — 83 0 When it's time to build or remodel, it's time for BUILDERS SERVICE SUPPLY Country Club Road Grafton • =2 Ads Index 153 Prom — 38-41 Q Quick, Matt — 83 Quill Scroll — 131 n Radabaugh, Todd — 72 Raschella, Renee — 76 Reed, Bill — 84 Reed, Michelle — 84 Reed, Robert — 76, 98 Reel. Matt — 84, 130 Reneau, Tom — 94 Reneman, Ed — 64 Rhyne, Vanessa — 72 Richman, Jane — 131 Ridenour, Stacy — 84, 123 Riggleman, Mark — 84, 96 Ringler, Becky — 137 Ringler, Robyn — 23, 76, 130 Robb, Tammy — 64, 122 Robinson, Angel — 53, 84, 130 Robinson, John — 64 Robinson, Julie — 72, 74, 129 Rogers, Butch — 31 Rogers, John — 76 Rogers, Kim — 8,10, 16, 19, 72 r=rr MEADDWBROOK MALL Meadowbrook Rd.(l-79 Exit 121) 623-6660 Discounts For Students VALUE PAKS Ju See The Top Movies And PAY LESS!! 10 Ticket $25.00 Gift Certificates Available Air Conditioned Fresh Popped Corn We Flonor The Fantastic Plastic Card Sun.-Thur. After 6:00 p.m. Rogers, Mike — 84, 108 Rogers, Tammy — 13, 64, 131 Rogucki, Jamie — 84 Rollins, Kristy — 8, 10, 15, 16, 19, 21, 39, 41, 42, 72, 134 Rosier, Bobbie — 84. 112, 113, 116, 123 Roy, John — 84 Roy, Kim — 64 Runner, Diane — 32, 135 Runner, Frankie — 76 Rutherford. Missy — 84 Rutherford, Scott — 84 s Sager, William — 94 Santibanez, Scott — 64,130,131, 135, 137 Sapp, Cathy — 84, 123, 130 Sargeant, Bill — 126 Satterfield, Loretta — 84 Satterfield, Pam — 76, 130, 133 Schmuck, Jeff — 84, 123 Schrock, Brett — 84 Schrock.Jeff—72,118,119,135, 137 Scritchfield, J.D. — 10, 30, 72, 94, 112, 114, 117, 127 Scritchfield, Kirk — 16, 84, 114, 117 Setler, Barb — 85, 127 Setler, Becky — 130, 133, 137, 60, 64 Setler, Diana — 76, 126 Setler, John — 85 Setler, Scott — 64 Sevier, Donnie — 94, 126 Shackleford, Melanie — 64,131, 134, 158 Shaffer, Arnold — 85 Shaffer, Brian — 64 Sharp, Craig — 99, 106 Sharp, Todd — 30, 33, 35 Sharp, Traci — 127, 133, 134, 135, 152 Shaver, Cheryl — 72, 122 Shaver, Kathy — 39, 66, 130 Shaver, Mike — 94, 130 Shaw, Beth — 127 Shaw, Lavell — 85, 113 Shaw, Pat — 2,9, 15, 16, 64, 131, 133, 134, 157, 148 Sheme, Donnie — 72 Shingleton, Missy — 85, 127 Shipp, Barbie — 72, 157 Shipp, Therasa — 66 Shoemaker, Ted — 7, 72, 114, 127 Shreve, Pam — 137 Shriver, Dave — 102, 126 Shriver, Lori — 72, 129 Shumaker, Robert — 85, 126 Shumaker, Shelly — 72, 122 Shuttleworth, Anissa — 72 Simmons, Diana — 72, 77 Simmons, Kris — 72 Singers — 135 Singleton, David — 13, 66 Skinner, Julie — 16 Skinner, Mike — 92,94,114,133 Slaven,Chip — 94, 111, 130,134, 135, 137, 148, 66 Smith, Alan — 85 Smith, Barbara — 66, 122 Smith, Christal — 85 154 Ads Index % —....... - 3? CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of '86 From STEINBECK-ELDER % — Congratulations, Seniors HANDY MART Pruntytown Groceries Self-Serve Gasoline I ■ .. ... —Jj Smith, Joe — 85 Smithmyer, Bill — 85 Snow, Kevin — 85 Snyder, Frank — 85 Social Studies — 126-127 Special Education — 136-137 Spence, Tim — 72, 126 Spence, Tom — 72 Spencer, Aaron — 67 Spencer, Leah — 85 Springs, Scott — 85, 108 Springston, Beth — 72, 111, 159 Stemple, Mitch — 99, 106, 123 Stemple, Shane — 66 Stevens, Dave — 72, 126 Stewart, Carla — 85, 127 Stickley, Rhea — 66, 128, 129, 130, 138 Stockett, Brenda — 30, 31, 67, 131, 158 STEINBECK-ELDER — 155 Student Council — 135 Sturm, Nancy — 87 Summerfield, Shelly — 85, 127 Summers, Becky — 19, 20, 23, 32, 33, 35, 72, 114, 135 Summers, Molly — 85, 96, 113, 116, 123 Summers. Sam — 99, 106 Swick, Kim — 66, 130 Sypolt, Andy — 66 T TACS — 137 Tacy, Rocky — 72 Takarsh, Jeff — 85 Talerico, Thomas — 50, 87 Tansill, Gina — 137 Taylor, Blanda — 127 Taylor, John — 129 Ads Index 155 Taylor, Wanda — 85, 122 Teagarden. John — 22, 54, 35, 135 Tennis — 110-111 Thaxton, Becky — 66, 113, 131. 157 Thespians — 137 Thorn, Allen — 72 Thorn, Angela — 126 Tighe, Leslie — 59, 72, 129.131, 133 Tingler. Scott — 85 Totten, Donna — 85, 123 Track — 112,-117 Travis, Laura — 85 Trickett, Chris — 7, 10, 16. 72 Trickett, Eric — 28, 66, 159 TRI-COUNTY TRUCK CEN-TER — 144 Tucker, George — 85, 123, 130 Tucker, Jeff — 72, 130, 137 Tucker. Mary — 122 Tucker, Mike — 114 Tucker, Veronica — 157 Turner, Marla — 125, 133 u Upton, Austin — 102 Upton, Heather —17,19,20,130 v VanBuren, Marie — 135 VanHorn, Paula — 67 VanPelt, Alex — 99, 102, 106, 134 Varah, Missy — 22, 31, 85, 123 Varah, Pat — 42, 72, 93, 94, 95, 131, 133 Varsity Ball — 30-31 Veltri, Joe — 123, 135 V1CA — 138 UJ Wagner, Ivan — 72, 134 Walker, Judith — 87 Walter, Tom — 72 Ward, Joe — 85 Warder, Constance — 87 Ware, Brenda — 40, 67, 137 Ware, Mike — 72, 91, 94, 114 Waters, Jim — 53,60,67,94,102, 106, 134 Watkins, Beth — 85 Watkins, Craig — 10, 72, 73 Watkins, Kevin — 85, 126 Watkins, Rachel — 72, 131 Watkins. Rusty — 67, 94 WEAVER BROTHERS CHEVRON — 143 Weaver, Russel — 50 Weber, Loretta — 129 Weber, Wally — 126 Welding. Stephanie — 130, 133 West, Joe — 99, 106 West, John — 85 Westerman, Brian — 12, 85, 96, 156 Ads lndex The yearbook staff would also like to dedicate this book to staff member Shelly Marie Hunsaker Who died in an automobile accident July 23, 1986. Feb. 1, 1968 — July 23, 1986 119 Westfall, Denny — 50, 67 Whetsell. Chris — 85 White. Heather — 85, 123 White, Kelly — 11, 23, 30,41,72, 113, 135 White, Leslie — 40, 53, 67, 134, 135 Whitescarver, Adam — 85, 123, 130, 134 Widelick, Shannon — 123 Williams. Jimmy — 7,40,72,129 Williams, Mary — 87 Williams, Missy — 85, 123 Willis. Monica — 72, 100 Willis, Scott — 10, 72 Wisniewski,Joe — 15,41, 50,67, 130 Withers, Amanda — 23 Withers, Brian — 85 Wolfe, Betty — 67 Wolfe. Chuck — 72 Wolfe, John — 67 Wolfe, Lisa — 126 Wood, Greg — 85, 126 Wooddell. Clarissa — 13,72,137 Wooddell, Jeff — 94, 126 Woods, Wayne — 50. 67, 130, 135 Work, James — 72, 114, 135 Worth, Danny — 72, 133 Wrestling — 104-105 Wright, Rebekah — 30 Wright, Kevin — 132 Wright, Orville — 94 Wright, Sonny — 16 Wyckoff, Brenda — 67, 129 Wyckoff, Lydia — 72 Wyer, Dee — 3 Colophon The staff chose MAKING TRACKS as the theme, featured on a laminated cover of white with applied colonial blue and ochre. The cover features a vista lith design. The 160 page book was printed on 80 pound Bordeaux paper. Three hundred twenty-five copies were printed. Copy was set in 10 pt. Garamond with the captions set in 8 pt. Headlines in the People Section are 18, 36 or 42 point Garamond Bold Italic. The remaining headlines in the book were For-matt lettering done by the staff. Senior portraits were taken by Towne Studio of Grafton, while Delmar-Tri-Stu-dios, Inc., of Charleston took the underclass pictures. Some photos are courtesy of Mr. Bob Bucy of The Mountain Statesman and by Bell Studio of Bridgeport. Other photo acknowledgments go to Heather Upton, Kristy Rollins, Mr. Ron Kittle and Mike Currey. Mr. Ron Boram served as the company’s representative for the school. The 45th volume of the RE-ECHO was published by Herff-Jones Publishing Co. at the Gettysburg, Pa., plant. Produced by staff members, students met in room 214 during third and eighth periods to work on the book. RE-ECHO Staff — (From Row): Tucker, Stacy Platter. Mrs. Cathy Barbie Shipp, Carla McMullen, Ka- Eagle, adviser; (Back Row): Randy tie Poling, Teresa Croston, Shelly Dickey, Becky Thaxton, Marty Mill-Hunsaker; (Middle Row): Veronica er and Pat Shaw. Ads Index 157 'll lie f!-a.5t tep Over the year, students and faculty made tracks in an effort to make the school a better place. The daily saying of the pledge of allegiance plus the moment of silence was observed by everyone. Students had worked harder on their studies, while the school worked harded on discipline and the overall look of the building. Tracks were also made to beautify the school. Towards the end of the year, some students and faculty joined forces one evening to clean the school grounds. With graduation on June 4, Seniors made tracks to enter their next phase of life, while the underclassmen wound down another year. Students exempt from semester exams came to school for the last time on June 9. On June 10 and 11, exams were given. f TRYING FOR TWO points, Toby Bo-lyard, sophomore, attempts a basket while Eric Trickett, senior, guards him during class tournaments. SCHEDULING FOR NEXT year begins in the Spring as Beth Springston, junior, goes over her schedule with Mrs. Marianna Kittle, counselor. After these exams, students made final tracks to their lockers. They carried home forgotten IBR paraphernalia found in the depths of their lockers. The year that made tracks in changing the school came to an end for all on June 12. Grafton High School made its tracks into summer vacation. ON HIS LAST day of school. Jim Golden, senior, leaves after taking his semester exam. THE DOORS CLOSE on another school year. The saying above the door in the front lobby reminded everyone about success. 160 Closing % 0 4 • 0