Greenbank High School - Mountain Breeze Yearbook (Greenbank, WV)

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 (continued) Play ’‘Henpecked Husband”; both veiy, very good. Uncle Sam we find has seen fit to claim some of our classmates. Our beloved principal, Mr. C. A. McMillion, died in April and a new emotion of a vast vacancy existed in all hearts. Mr. Mack Brooks acted as principal the remainder of the year. The dream of a band came true this year, under the direction of Miss Johnson, and several of our members joined. In the spring with our parties came the Junior-Senior party, a very beautiful and mem- orable occasion. Some of our class were usherettes and ushers at the graduation exercises. School was once more at an end. I pondered a while before putting this stone back, but I was very thankful to have the jewel in my possession. The largest box of all these, was higher up than the rest. It wasn’t necessary to open it because with a glance I observed it was open and it was hard for me to believe such a glorious, beautiful thing could actually exist. Standing in an enchanted place I watched the next and last procession of pic- tures in the cuts of this precious gem. In this, a great year, again we met at school — forty-seven Seniors — under the new direction of Mr. Virgil B. Harris of Gassaway, our new principal. The world was at a nearer peace than in the latter three or four years and this alone was a blessing. We discovered quite a few changes being made, and we made the neces- sary adjustments. The days quickly came and went, and then we decided on our rings, calling cards and invitations. We had our Senior Party. Nimmie Ralston was again elected President of our class; Harold Wooddell, Vice-President; Ida Hiner, Secretary; Henrietta Ralston, Treasurer; Gertrude Cales, Representative, and Beulah Dahmer, Cheerleader. The fine sponsors that saw us through this year were Mr. Blackhurst and Mrs. McMillion. This is the year we see everyone as we should have seen them long ago. Mr. Harris won our hearts as did our other teachers and classmates. The busy season of football and basketball arrived, and the remaining boys got their letters. Old GHS played in the semi-finals at the tournament. Put- ting out the paper and the yearbook was a new experience for most of us, under the direction of Mrs. Williams, this year it was our turn and responsibility and without a doubt many were learned. Once again we were able to have a President’s Ball to raise funds for infantile paralysis. This was a big, big success and leaves very pleasant memories for most of us. We find so many things this year that add bits of paradise to our memories. Getting our rings was a big day, writing on our cards for classmates and friends, having others to write in our memory books each add another charm to our Senior year. Getting to dance in Physical Education made most of us very happy, and Dramatic Class which started last semester spiced the year for us, also making us proud to have some of the talent that we possess in our class. Much fun was experienced in practicing and presenting the Senior Play, “Murder Mansion.” Along with our usual parties we were pleased with the one the Juniors gave us. Now our grand finale—Baccalaureate Sermon, Class Night and Gradua- tion. It doesn’t take long to write these but thsy are more to us than we can ex- press. We’ve experienced about every emotion that exists, and now a sadness sur- rounds us, not a distressing grief—just the thoughts of good-bye to this school, classmates, friends, and teachers, which have grown so dear to us. Still gazing at this jewel I realize these four years have been too short. The bad times we’ve had have only made the good ones seem so much better. After lingering a longer time here I go to the next box, but I find it can’t be opened and I know I’ll have to wait a little longer before visiting it. Now for another look at the open velvet box which will soon be closed as the others. I am so proud to have known my dear classmates, friends and teachers. Not from conceit really, merely from my heart I feel veiy lucky and proud to be graduating with such a class as this one of ’46. Such memories are richer than diamonds and rubies. Leaving the room that is a wonder-world to me, I am convinced I want to come back . . . often. —JULIA FISHER.

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V THE RICHEST MANSION I’ve ever entered is the chamber of my memories. Now sti oiling: through the bright corridor I’m very anxious to enter this room nearest me. Beauty greets me on every hand—silver, gold, velvet, and jewels each play a part in this wonder room. A green velvet box is right beside me in all the brilliant decorations of this enchanting place; opening the lid I find in the beds of satin a bright sparkling jewel. I pick this precious stone up and stand in amaze- ment as the many lights reflect various pictures to me. Among these I see in 1942 approximately 96 girls and boys entering Greenbank High School as Freshmen. We are typical Freshmen—green as far as this experience goes, scared and quite awkward in our daily tasks. Helping us become accustomed to our new routine we find Mr. C. A. McMillion, cur late kind principal and many dear teachers who found and won places in our hearts as well as our memories. Our sponsors were Mrs. Coyner and Mrs. Foulks. The intelligent group we found to be Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores have to some extent, begun to seem as one of us. We decided the time was at hand to elect leaders for our class and we chose for President, Albert Ash; Vice-President, Ted Shinaberry; Secretary, Mary Anne Gil- lespie; Treasurer, Amil Ervin; Representatives, Jeanne and Joanne Cover, and Cheer- leader, Beulah Dahmer. Some of the girls of our class have shown an interest for home-making by accepting the invitation to join “The Future Homemakers Club. ' The dreaded initiation proved to be more fun than misery ond we were taken into the club in a beautiful ceremony. Athletics appealed to most of the boys and we knew success would result. The F. F. A. Club won boys interested in farming, these were initiated and became proud members of this club, sporting their emblems as proof. Rooter’s Club, Glee Club, Commercial Club, and 4-H Club were other activi- ties. The school was closed once for repairs. To top the end of this year of pain and pleasure were the Home Ec, F.F.A., Class and School parties. Vacation time was at hand and we realized this year hadn’t been as bad as we had imagined. As I put this stone back into its place, I am aware of a very happy feeling, but my eye is attracted to a larger box and I open it, finding a bigger, more brilliant stone than before, its reflections richer— We returned to school, glad to see the new friends we had made the year before, and anxious to make the most of our Sophomore year, aware our color isn’t as green as last year. The officers that helped us through this year were;- President, Ted Shinaberry; Vice-President, Albert Ash; Secretary, Ida Hiner; Treasurer, Amil Er- vin; Representative and Cheerleader, Beulah Dahmer. Our sponsors for this time were Mrs. McMillion and Mr. Jefferson. A few members of our class and a few teachers were missing, but we became better acquainted with the remaining ones. Also, some new students and teachers were heartily welcomed. We had our usual activities, interesting classes and experiences. One such experience may have been an extended Christmas vacation due to stormy weather. Another one was initiating new members into our clubs. Some of our boys received their football and basketball ietters. The music class presented an extremely good musical program. We had occasional movies, assemblies, and again our parties to add stardust to our mem- ories. How soon it seemed but vacation was here once more. Replacing this gem I knew I had added another rich year to my life. Now an- other box held me spellbound as I stood on tip-toe to reach it and unclasp the lock. This lovely, lovely jewel was even more enchanting than the other two. I stood breathless as I looked at its size and beauty. The reflection it cast glowed all over this paradise of a room. A big change had been made—we were now upper classmen. Nimmie Ralston was elected President of our class of Juniors; Norman Sheets, Vice-President; Ida Hiner, Secretary; Amil Ervin, Treasurer; Ai Simth McCutcheon, Representative, and Beulah Dahmer again for Cheerleader. Mrs. Coyner and Miss Brown were our spon- sors. School was closed due to the dreaded infantile paralysis and a large snow. We had an interesting program for the presentation of the letters to the football and basketball boys who had done such grand work. We received our Home Ec. pins also this year. The Junior Play was “Crashing Society” and the Public Speaking

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The Senior play. “Murder Mansion,” was presented April 23, 24, and 25. Both the cast and the director enjoyed working on this three-act mystery play. The following is a synopsis of the story: When young Cariotta Cramer, through the death of her Uncle Ewing, inherits a lonely old mansion off the coast of Maine, she can hardly wait to get to the man- sion and look it over. So, accompanied by her colored maid, Ophelia, and her Aunt Mimi Spaulding, she arrives at the mansion early one Fall evening. The instant Cariotta and her party are inside of the mansion they are subject to a set of highly mysterious and baffling incidents. By the time they succeed in locating Mary Mar- ley, the housekeeper in charge, they are in a state of near collapse- The house- keeper adds to their fears when she informs them that Carlotta’s Uncle Ewing did not die of natural causes, but that he was murdered. Cariotta and her party pre- pare to leave but they are intercepted by Inspector Hicks of Headquarters. He is with them for a short time and then disappears, the victim of foul play. A strange and exotic woman appears in the form of Madame Marie Ravoli. She insists that she is in contact with the spirit world. A few minutes before the final curtain the mysterious events are cleared up and the play ends happily for everyone. CAST OF CHARACTERS CARLOTTA CRAMER—Who inherits a mansion in Maine..RUTH BEVERAGE OPHELIA SMITH—Her colored maid...............JOLENE McLAUGHLIN MIMI SPAULDING—Carlotta’s Aunt MARIAN TRACT MARY MARLEY—Housekeeper at the mansion.............NAOMI SUTTON MADAME MARIE RAVOLI—A medium who is in touch with the departed ............................ JULIA FISHER FLORA MANNING—Who comes to pay a visit. .... IOLA REXRODE PALMER KEEN—An attractive young man NORMAN SHEETS INSPECTOR BENJAMIN HICKS—A detective who fails to detect..............................NIMMIE RALSTON ALBERT JACKSON—Arrives in a most unexpected manner ROBERT BROWN DR. LIONEL HAMILTON—Head of the Hillsdale Sanitorium ........ JOEL HANNAH