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

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Members of the retreat take time out from their daily meetings to enjoy a leisurely meal in the resort's scenic dining room. (Photo by J. Taylor) English teacher Fern Thorn is “caught” by the faculty photographer. (Photo by J. Taylor) The faculty listens intently as Principal Greg Cartwright outlines the areas of concentration. (Photo by J. Taylor) Members of the retreat include: Front-Deann Weaver, Theresa Bruner, Mike Crutchfield, Greg Cartwright, Jane Bolyard, Dick Mercer, Glen Everly; Second-Brenda Ger-kin, Shirley Duryea, Gary Hollingshead, Becky Ringler, Vickie Crimm, Fern Thorn, Diane Colebank, Forrest Kelley. Penny Co-plin; Third-John Taylor, Tom Talerico, Nancy Lavender, Irv Braniff, Austin Upton, Norman Adlington, Lisa Myers, Judy Walker, and David Haines. Student Life-11

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 'A tremendous success! It gave the staff an opportunity to concentrate on school improvement without the hassles of day to day activities. We put together a positive package of improvements for the school,'’ enthused Principal Greg Cartwright recalling the Alpine Retreat. In the minds of the faculty and staff, parents, and Central Office Personel that attended the Alpine Retreat on June f6-18, 1987, lie memories of heated discussions, long meetings, lack of sleep, and most of all a desire to improve the school both structure-wise and attitude-wise. Not sure of what to expect, the group of 26 members left for Alpine on June 16 for their 3-day conference. The retreat concerned six categories: the previous year's successes and failures, the physical plant, the curriculum, staff behavior, student behavior, and ways to put new ideas into action. World Cultures instructor Brenda Gerkin commented, “I think the retreat was a really good experience for all of us. I like the fact that it wasn’t all rules and regulations—we tried to concentrate on making the school a better place. The group was divided into four committees. Each day the committees would meet to discuss their particular area of concern. Later, a meeting of all members was held so that each committee could present its ideas to everyone and further discuss them. The retreat was an opportunity to share ideas and perspectives on issues. recalled Judy Walker, English teacher. Because of this retreat, the faculty, staff, parents, and office members were able to talk out many problems and offer possible solutions. All members left Alpine with a sense of accomplishment and a positive outlook for the year to follow. To sum up his views of the retreat, psychology teacher Gary Hollingshead said, I think it was important to get away from school and family and concentrate on working together as a whole. Like Michelangelo said—You have to chip away in order to find the statue, in this case a dessirable solution. (By Robyn Ringler) During some free time Irv Braniff, Brenda Gerkin, and Penny Co-plin take a moment to stretch before their next meeting. (Photo by J. Taylor) 10-Alpine Retreat

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nine home Nt Colorful signs decorating lockers, the parade, thuse, con tests, and various dress-up days were a welcome break for many students during Homecoming Week. To build excitement for the big game on Friday, cheerleaders designated Tuesday as pajama day, Wednesday as 50's-60’s day, Thursday as punk day, and Friday as blue-gold day. Sights of PJs and bunny slippers, poodle skirts and saddle oxfords,and green hair and leather jackets filled the hallways and were the topic of many conversations. ’’Pajama day wasiny favorite-how many other days do you get to come to school to see girls in their PJs!” said Junior Kevin Criss. - ”1 really like blue-gold day ‘cause when you walk around and see all that blue and gold it kinda makes you feel good about Grafton High,” said Mike Hines, Junior. After the parade on Thursday, a thuse was held to boost spirits even higher. Several students participated Homecoming Court members include: Freshmen Jason Griffith and Becca Everly, Sophomores Jay Simmons and Kelly Haskins, Juniors Kenny Montgomery and Sheila Prowznik, Seniors Craig Morse and Tracy Adlington, Senior Chad Currey and Queen Heather Upton, crownbearer Zane Cartwright, flower girl Franchesca Nestor, Seniors Kara Hammon and Dave Shriver, Seniors Michelle Moore and Sam Summers, Ju- niors Missy Varah and Mike Hines, Sophomores Jada Courtney and Craig Stolzenfels, and Freshmen Wendy McDaniel and Andy Moran. (Photo by E. Wiseman) 12-Homecoming