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

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Ready to surprise somebody on their birthday is secretary Lesa Hays. (Photo by L. Hays) Juniors Heather White and Laura Travis exchange Christmas surprises. Heather had no intentions of receiving a big ceramic frog. (Photo by L. Hays) All full of smiles on her “16” birthday is Junior Jamie Rogucki. (Photo by L. Hays) Senior Brent Moran is being congratulated by teammate P.D. Louzy on his title of “Mr. Varsity”. (Photo by E. Robinson) Freshmen initiation is always one of the many exciting days at band camp. (Photo by P Coplin) Student Life-23

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Eating his way to tldp piness is Junior Joff 8B WI Takjrsh at a tundrais- Senior Gary Poling ” stares at his Valentines Day balloon. (Photo by J. Takarsh) Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, and Birthdays were some of the many “Special Days” for students and teachers alike. Many lockers would be decorated to surprise their friends, or flowers or balloons would be sent as for flowers. Girls could be found walking down the hall, smiling from ear to ear, glad that their someone special actually remembered them. At Christmas many gifts were exchanged anywhere from frogs to jewelry or perfume. A very special day for Senior Brent Moran, was “Senior Night when he was voted Mr. Varsity by his fellow teamates. It was a real surprise that I wasn't expecting at all. Band members had freshman initiation during band camp. Seniors make the freshman dress in strange and embarassing outfits. Snowdays can be special days. When you wake up to the radio listing all the schools with no school, unfortunately, Taylor County was never mentioned. Just being alive made everyday special, but those unique and rare moments sometimes created those extradinary special days. (By Laura Travis) another surprise. On Valentine's Day an extra table had to be set up in the office 22-Special Days

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At halftime the score rested at 32 to 42 with Grafton atop to have the varsity court's coronation. Juniors Debbie show that they were enjoying the evening. (Photo by B Burns) The varsity court watches intensely as Queen Cindy Larew is crowned by last years Queen, Kristi Rollins. (Photo by B Burns) Varsity court members include: Greg Behan, Mary Beth Woods, Eric Sigley, June Shriver, Mike Hines, Debbie Murphy, Sam Summers, Inge Hagensen, Chad Currey, flower girl Ashley Clark, crown bearer David Bruner, Queen Cindy Larew, Jim Brown, Becky Kirkpatrick, Scott Spring, Jennifer Duckworth, Allen Shriver, Laura Goodwin, Matt LeMaster and Beth Clevenger. (Photo by Bell Studio) Excitement Field house when sixth period was exc pregame thuse. through the hard woods of the Clair Bee excused to allow time for a That evening Friday, February 19, 1988 University High entered Bearcat territory to be shaken down to a twenty point loss. The excitement grew throughout the night when halftime ceremonies were devoted to the varsity court. After the coronation the game was fired up again and the teams’ efforts led them to a score of 88 to 68. The anticipation continued on Saturday evening when the court and student body was honored with a dance. At this dance the ladies had an opportunity to ask a guy out. When the doors opened at 8 p.m. the fast paced gym turned into a regal dance floor. (By Heather White) 24-Varsity Ball