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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1949 volume:

'WiacMtaitt ‘3'ieetjt 0 o Annual Publication of GREENBANK HIGH SCHOOL Green bank. West Virginia Greenbunk High School • Greenbunk. West Virginia i.i.iii :u:i- jim.uiiii!!:! ■ ponecwnci . . . r EMORY... ever fleeting as time . . . may be recalled in the pages of this Mountain Breeze. Z etUcetfioti U S , therefore, follow after the things which make for Peace. M _y HE FIRST SCHOOL in the vicinity of Greenbank was erected in 1780. It was a typical pay school of that period; the fee was paid by boarding the teacher a certain length of time, according to the number of scholars in the school. As Grecnbank became a larger place than a on 2-house-town, a school was erected below the town at what was then known as the Crossroads, and named after the location. The school lasted until the year 1820, and then a school was built on what is now the property of John R. Gum which was then known as Cartmill Creek. This school served the purpose of educating the pioneer children for a decade or more. As churches were built with better regard to th3 density of the people, the session rooms became the school houses, the session room of Liberty Church being one of the most important in Greenbank Community. The session room schools were usually taught by the pastor, and if the pastor did not teach, outside teachers would teach a term of three months for a dollar a scholar if there were as many as ten scholars. The session room schools lasted until 1842, wh m the Greenbank Academy was erected where the Odd Fellows Lodge Hall now stands in Greenbank. This was the first free school and was first taught by Professor Benjamin Arbogast who had influenced the founding of it. The usual number attending was from sixty-five to seventy-five. This school wa part of the Academy program of the County which called for the erection of three academies: at Greenbank, Huntersville, and Hillsboro. These three buildings were of brick and were the most modern buildings in the County. Most of the people in Greenbank District sent their children to this school. These scholars boarded at Greenbank for there was no method of conveyance from the more distant homes. When a student had finished this school he cou'd attend Institute for a week, and then pass a test given and prepared by the County Superintendent and become qualified for a teaching position. Green- bank District had its own Board of Education at that time, so the teachers went before them to qual- ify for a job. But they had to have as many as two trustees of the three to sign their contract before the job was forthcoming: the salary being about sixty dollars per month. A few months after the Civil War, the building was remodeled and changed to a two-storied one and renamed the “Advanced School ’ It had a hi?h standard of education. The old Academy served until 1916; the last ssssion being taught by C. E. Flynn, who later be- came County Superintendent. Its place was taken by the High School. In the year 1916, John W. Goodsell, President of the Board of Education, with the aid of Dr. Le- land Moomau, founded the Greenbank High School with the graded school being in the same building. The first levy of money called for enough money to build the part known a few years ago as the high school part, which extended from the front of the building to the present end of the press room. At first high school and grades were taught in the same part, but as enrollment increased, the building was extended to the beginning of the gymnasium, and a few years later the gym and the rooms above it were erected. This last was completed in 1926. Quite a dispute was aroused over the location of the building, so it was submitted to a popular vote. The main candidates for the election were Cass, Dunmore, Durbin, and Greenbank, with the lat- ter coming in ahead with a fair majority. The first term of school opened in the fall of 1918 with a small enrollment. The first principal was W. P. Haught of Bristol, W. Va., with Miss Lucy Meredith, Margaret Hunt, and Lillian Moomau as assistants. The first graduate of the school in 1919 was Grace Curry, who had attended Marlinton for three years. In the year 1920, there were five graduates: Virginia Dare Moomau, Helen Beard, Bertie Beard, Lillian Beard, and Lucille Oliver. In 1921 there were ten graduates, fifteen in 1922, fourteen in 1928, nineteen in 1924, and so on. N. Phay Taylor, the second principal, was succeeded by T. P. Harwood, who served nine years as principal. Mr. Harwood was replaced in 1931 by John Roach who served four years. In 1936, Claude A. McMillion became principal and served until his death in the spring of 1945, when Mr. Mack Brooks, Assistant County Superintendent, served until the end of the term. In the fall of 1945, Mr. Virgil B. Harris of Gassaway, W. Va., became principal and has served ever since. Brief Highlights: Basketball started early in the school’s history; football not until 1926 — first touchdown for the school was made by Olen Hiner in a game with White Sulphur. Home Economics was installed about three years after the founding of the school. The FHA Club was organized in 1930 and is one of the oldest in the State. In 1930, a separate Vo-Ag building was constructed; the follow- ing year, a huge garage. Hot Lunch Program for Greenbank High School and Graded School was intro- duced about fifteen years ago. In 1936 a new addition to the main building was made and steam heat was installed. In 1944 the GHS Band was organized under the direction of Anna Margaret Johnson. In 1946 a new floor was laid in the gym and a new heating system installed. Pocahontas County add- ed County Music Supervision in 1948, Miss Dorothy McNeel now serves in that field. Plans are being made to install fire escapes and to wire the building during the summer of 1949. d Ki ti4 iati M- . 0 Pacuity . HAROLD MOSSER Arbovale, West Virginia Physical Education Social Studies A. B. Marshall College PEGGY SMITH Marlinton, West Virginia Social Studies Library ------ Science Davis and Elkins College University of Wyoming Marshall College ROSEMARY COYNER Clover Lick, West Virginia English Speech A. B. West Virginia University JUNE RILEY Greenbank, West Virginia Mathematics B. S. Davis and Elkins Glenville College West Virginia Wesleyan VIRGIL B. HARRIS Greenbank, West Virginia Principal Driver Education - Social Studies A. B. Glenville College Marshall College M. A. West Virginia University KATHLEEN DAVIS Cass, West Virginia Social Studies A. B. North Carolina West Virginia University AARON S. HILL Durbin, West Virginia Science Physical and Biological Chemistry B. S. College of William and Mary West Virginia University VERNA DEAN ELLIS Glenville, West Virginia Music English A. B. Glenville College CHARLES GRAGG Custodian DAVID SMITH Martinsburg, West Virginia Vocational Agriculture Biology B. S. West Virginia University MINNIE PARG Durbin, West Virginia Commerce English A. B. West Virginia University Davis and Elkins FLORA POST Wolf Summit, West Virginia Home Economics B. S. West Virginia University WARREN BLACKHURST Cass, West Virginia English Latin A. B. Glenville College West Virginia University ■ 1111:11:,: ■■ FACULTY IDENTIFICATION David Smith Minnie Parg A. S. Hill Verna Dean Ellis Warren Blackhurst Virgil B. Harris June Riley Flora Post Rosemary Coyner Harold Mosser Peggy Smith Kathleen Davis Charles Gragg ■ '' 111 I'1''1,1 a School 0DtUf . . . 1. Lord, let me make this rule: To think of life as school, And try my best To stand each test, And do my work And nothing shirk. 2. Should some one else outshine 5. Then recess past, alack. This dullard head of mine. Should I be sad? I will be glad. To do my best Is Thy behest. 3. If weary with my book I cast a wistful look Where posies grow, Oh, let me know That flowers within Are best to win. 4. Dost take my book away Anon to let me play And let me out To run about? I grateful bless Thee for recess. I turn me slowly back. On my hard bench. My hands to clench. And set my heart To learn my part. 6. These lessons thou dost give To teach me how to live. To do, to bear, To get and share, To work and pray And trust alway. 7. What though I may not ask To choose my daily task. Thou has decreed To meet my need. What pleases Thee That shall please me. 8. 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SMITH IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS Ray Galford Mary Frances Chestnut Richard Meador Betty McLaughlin Douglas Simmons Florence Nottingham Carolyn Sawyers Franklin Rankin Mary Ellen Cassell Merle Moore Doris Eller Bruce Bosley Eugene Mullenax Mary Dare Doyle Granville (Danny) Nicely Betty Jo Hoover Charles Rexrode Annamae Moore Gaynell Grimes Lester Waybright Virginia Harris Zane Simmons Vera Mahaffey James Puffenbarger June Higgins Joanne Henry Bobbie Bennett Mary Barnasky Bobby Buterbaugh Barbara Conrad Wanda Gabbert Shirley Brubaker Alice Gillispie Frances Kelley Linda Lee Cassell Frances Helmick Beatrice Greathouse Alice May Wenger Eva Varner Martha Nelson Bessie Nelson Bonnie Mullenax Faye Varner Jimmie Simmons Nancy Moats Kenneth Shears Margaret Shiflett Harold Wilfong • Pictures from Ltft to Right tDied March 1, 1949 MEMBERS OF CLASS NOT SHOWN IN PHOTO Betty Sheets Leota Shields Vivian Simmons Louise Taylor Alice White Barbara Keys Mary Belle Sampson Shirley Downey Margaret Galford Yvonne Gilmore Helen Jackson Wilda May James Gragg James Rexrode Billy Terry Charles Collins Jack Cromer Merle Kerr Samuel Ryder Dixie Beard Faye Collins June Crist CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT ........... VICE PRESIDENT ..... SECRETARY-TREASURER REPRESENTATIVE ...... CHEERLEADER ......... SPONSORS: .................. WILLIAM SUTTON ............... BETTY RUTH SHEETS ................... ELAINE PECK .................. KENNETH CASSELL .................... WANDA TRACY MISS SMITH and MR. RILEY IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS Richard Nottingham Joanne Rose Marlin Shears Twila Wenger Billy Waugh Norma Gragg Virginia Sheppard Harold Riley Elizabeth Meeks Lawrence Shiflett Daisy Rexrode Donald McLaughlin William Sutton Evelyn Hevener Robert Wilfong Millie Ryder Lloyd Nicely Anna Lee Murphy Wanda Campbell Steve Barnasky Betty Grogg Boyd Wright Kathryn Simmons Ralph Simmons Kenneth Cassell Jo Betty Pritchard Eugene Dilley Eleanor Snyder Joe Wilfong Leola Fenstermaker Peggy Howell Johnny Brown Betty Sheets John Hevener Lilly Belle Moore Paul Tenney Henry Dickenson Audrey Kesler Frankie Collins Dicel Hoover Gray Cassell Mary Wilfong Margaret Plyler Ray Grogg Betty Lowe Patsy Sue Elbon Wanda Bell Tracy Peggy Shores Velma Stanley Elaine Peck • Pictures from Left Right tyutti n6 CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT .... VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY ..... TREASURER .... REPRESENTATIVE CHEERLEADER ... HANLEY ERVINE ... HELEN SNYDER MARTHA McCUTCHEON ... dale McLaughlin ...... JERRY SHEARS ... JUANITA DAHMER SPONSORS: MRS. COYNER and MRS. DAVIS IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS Juanita Dahmer Dale McLaughlin Monna Belle Stewart Robert Tacy Jessie Simmons Leo Judy Frank Hamrick Clara Dahmer Zane Taylor Hilda Lambert Keith Meeks Helen Taylor Ruby Vandevander Hubert Wright Dorothy Dickenson Edsel Hiner Ella Freeman Jack Dake Alpha Mahaffey Wilma Galford George Rexrode Martha McCutcheon Danny Meeks Evelyn Hertig Hilda Townsend Neal Cassell Nancy Harris Hanley Ervin Gloria Dean Eye Ben Poscover George Plyler Betty Sutton George Wilmoth Hazel Brewster Robert Simmons Carolyn Ryder Helen Snyder James Sheets Mary Alice Alderman Edward Meeks Sadie Lambert Jerry Shears Jolene Kerr Jewel Wilfong Alice Ervine Dallas May Sara Arbogast Kathleen Slayton Edna Miller Anna Miller Glenna Arbogast Elizabeth Kincaid Pictures from Left to Right fNot in Photograph Setttcte- . . . CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY .... TREASURER .... REPRESENTATIVE CHEERLEADER Patricia McPherson .. JOHN NEIL RALSTON GERTRUDE BLACKHURST .. ANITA BUTERBAUGH JACK MOORE KATHLEEN RYDER SPONSORS: MISS PARG and MR. BLACKHURST Patricia Anne McPherson CO-V ALEDIC I O RIANS Gertrude Lee Black hurst “Patty’ F. H. A.—1945-49, Pres- ident 1948-49, Represen- tative 46-47, Secretary 47-48; President of Class 1945 - 49; Homecoming Attendant—1947-48, 48- 49; Chorus — 1947-48; Treasurer—Rooters Club 1945-46; Junior Citizen- ship Award to Girls’ State — 1947-48; Snack and Smack Club—1946- 49; Office — 49; Senior Play, “Here Comes Char- lie. “Let’s go hand in ham I, not one before another’’ “Trudy” or “Gerty” F. H. A.—1945-49, Sec- retary 1948-49, Parlia- mentarian 47-48; Secre- tary to Senior Class; Lit- erary Editor Yearbook; Snack and Smack Club; Office—46-49; Chorus— 47 - 48; Secretary and Treasurer of Freshman Class — 45-46; Senior Play, “Here Comes Char- lie.” ■ Maxine Vandevander of Arbovale. “Mackie.’ Dramatics; F. H. A.— 1945-49, Vice President 1947-48, Treasurer 48- 49; Driver Education— 1947 - 48; Hobby — Strange Places; Office — 1948-49; Pastime — Eating; Glee Club—46- 47; Rooters Club 45-46; Senior Play. “After the verb ‘To Love,’ ‘To Help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world.” ■ Hubert Henry Taylor cf Dunmore. Driver Education — 1948-49; Chorus—1948- 49; Golden Eagle Staff, Editor in Chief—1948- 49; F. F. A. Club— 1945 and 1949; Home- coming Attendant 1948- 49. “This and a great deal more like it I have had to put up with.” ■ Jeanette Marie Rankin of Frank. Pastime — Giggle; Of- fice — 1948-49; Driver Education—1948-49. “For never anything be amiss.” ■ Jack O’Dell Moore of Stony Bottom. Football—1945-48; Bas- ketball— 1946-49; Pas- time—Hunting and Eat- ing; Paper Staff; Var- sity G. Club — 1949, President; Y ear book Advertisement Editor; Senior Play, “Here Comes Charlie.” “Blessed is the healthy nature.” 0 0 ■ Arnold Ray Galford of Green- | Anita Buterbaugh of Frank, bank. “Arnie. “Frisky. ■ Kathleen Elaine Ryder of Bar tow. “Kat. Cheerleader— 1946-49; Driver Education—1948-49; F. H. A. Club — 1945-49; Dramatics Club; Hobby—Photos; Rooters Club; Freshman Class Repre- sentative; Yearbook Editor-in- Chief; 4-H Club — 1948-49, Secretary 1948-49, Song: Lead- er 1947-48. “Friendship is love without wings. ' Homecoming King—1948; Bas- ketball— 1947-49: Varsity G. Club—1949; F. F. A. Club— 1945-49. “The great end of life is not knowledge but action. ' F. H. A.—1945-49, Represen- tative 49; Homecoming: At- tendant— 1947-48; Homecom- ing: Queen — 1948-49; Senior Class Treasurer — 1948-49; Class Secretary — 1947-48; Driver Education — 1948-49; 4-H — 1945-48; Rooters Club; Dramatics; Art Editor—Year- book; Art Editor — Golden Eagle Staff; Pastime — Any- thing: That’s Fun: Cheerleader —1945-46. “Tomorrow, and today, and for- ever. ■ Paul Allen Kesler of Cass. “Buck. Pastime—Talking; F. F. A.— 1945-49, Vice President; Hob- by—Sleeping. “I spect I growed. Don’t think nobody ever made me.’ ■ Martha Delores Nottingham of Durbin. Pastime—Shorthand and Writ- ing; F. H. A. Club—1945-49; Office—1948-49; Driver Edu- cation—1948-49; Hobby—Col- lecting Photos. “Thus 1 steer my work, and sail even keel, with gentle gale.’’ ■ Joseph Ray McLaughlin of Bartow. F. F. A. Club—(4 years) — Chapter Secretary and Federa- tion Secretary - Treasurer — 1948-49; Chorus—1948-49. “Work, and thou wilt bless the day --- Ere the toil is done. ' Pictures from Left to Right Se tion4, . . . £ on 0 0 0 Senione ■ Mary Frances Miller of Dun- more. ■ William Averall Arbogast of Greenbank. “Bill. ■ Mildred Dola Chapel of Cass. “Mid.” Driver Education — 1948-49; Pastime—Dating;; F. H. A.— 1945-49: Chorus — 1948-49; 4-H Club—1945-47, Dunmore. “Patience is a necessary ingredi- ent of genius.” Football— 1945-49; Basketball —1946-49; Golden Eagle Staff —Feature Editor; Varsity G. Club— 1948-49; Junior Citi- zenship Award to Boys’ State —1947-48; Senior Play, “Here Comes Charlie.” Pastime — Wolves; Hobby — Reading; F. H. A. Club—1945- 49; Office—1948-49; Rooters Club—1945-46. “A true friend is forever a f riend.” “Almost everything that is great has been done by youth.” ■ George Allan Sheets of Dur- bin. “Shorty.” F. F. A.—1945-49, Treasurer 1949; Chorus—1948-49; Home- coming Attendant — 1947-48; Chorus—1948-49. ‘T. wicked — I is — I s mighty wicked: Any how I can’t help it.” ■ Dollie Recie Galford of Dun- more. “Katie.” Pastime — Movies; Hobby — Sewing. “This is the short and the long f . M it. ■ Robert Lee Waugh of Dun- more. “Abby.” F. F. A. Club—1945-49; Hob- by—Shop; Pastime — Fishing; Chorus—1948-49. “As large as life and twice as natural.” Pictures from Left to Right 0 0 ■ Betty Kllen Grimes of Dun- more. Pastime — Reading; Chorus — 1948-49; Driver Education— 1948-49; F. H. A. Club—1945- 49; 4-H Club—1945-47. A loving heart is the begin- ning of all knowledge. ■ Jesse Lawrence Taylor, Jr., of Durbin. Hobby — Fishing and Hunting Tales: Pastime—Shooting Pool; Driver Education—1947-48. Let any man speak long enough, he will get believers.” B Peggy Jean Taylor of Green- bank. ”Peg.” Pastime — Reading; Hobby — Music; Chorus—1947-48. ‘‘She is a bonny wee thing. ' ■ Will iam Luster Simmons of Cass. ‘‘Pete.’ Driver Education—1948-49. “Time hath a taming hand. ■ Mildred Marie Tracy of Arbo- vale. ‘‘Mid.’ Pastime — Driving; Chorus — 1947-49; Dramatics: Hobby— Embroidery and Piano: Glee Club— 1946-47; Rooters Club —1945-46; F. H. A.—Piano Player 1948-49. ‘Tis well to be merry and wise, Tis well to be honest and true.” ■ Gay Wright Cargile of Green- bank. Football—1945-48; Golden Ea- gle Staff—1948-49; Varsity G. Club — 1948-49; Basketball — 1946-49; Hobby—Sports; Pas- time—Girls. ‘‘But there’s nothing half so sweet in life As love’s young dream.” Pictures from Ltft to Right Se U t . . , 0 0 Se ttazd . ■ Betty Clara Orndorff of Arbo- vale. “Big Bertha. F. H. A.—1945-49, Parliamen- tarian 1948-49; Rooters Club— 1945; Chorus; Band—1946-47; Snack and Smack Club—1947- 49: Office—1948-49; Hobby- Hope Chest; Senior Play, “Here Comes Charlie. ’ SALUTATORI AN “Let knowledge grow from more to more. | James Monroe Nottin gham of Boyer. Jimmy. Pastime — Hunting and Trap- ping; Paper Staff; Football— 1946-48; Basketball—1947-48; Varsity G. Club—1949; Senior Play, “Here Comes Charlie.” “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well. ■ Mildred Hope Michael of Bar- tow. “Millie. Pastime — Writing; Dramatics Club; Hobby—Sewing; Driver Education—1947-48; Chorus— 1948-49; Rooters Club—1945- 46. “There is such a choice of diffi- culties that 1 am myself at a loss how to determine.’’ ■ Arlie John Rexrode, Jr.. Durbin. “Zeke.” of ■ Amy Mae Riley of Arbovale. “Ames.” ■ Hubert Gillispie Conrad of Ar- bovale. “Conrad.’ Football—1946-49; F. F. A.— 1945-49, President 1949; Bas- ketball— 1946-47; Varsity G. Club—1948. ‘Men’s men: gentle or simple, They’re much of a muchness.' Pastime — Sleep; Golden Eagle Staff; Church Affairs; Chorus —1944-45. “Nature fits all her children with something to do. Pastime — Girls; Hobby—Tur- key Hunting; F. F. A. Club— 1945-49: 4-H Club—1945-47; Paper Staff—Literary Editor; Football—1946-48. “Life is a jest, and all things show it. Pictures from Left to Right 0 0 ■ Clara Mae Sutton of Arbo- rale. Future Homemakers—1945-49, Treasurer 1947-48, Vice Presi- dent 1948-49; Hobby—House- keeping. “And learn the luxury of doing good I William Lake Sutton of Dur- bin. “Lakus.” Pastime—Trucking; F. F. A.— 1945-46-49; Chorus—1948-49. “He wa fresh and full of faith (that something would turn up) ’ I Mary Eolyn Campbell of Dun- more. Golden Eagle Staff; Pastime— Eating: Chorus—1947-48; 4-H —1945-49. “Well - timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.” ■ Albert Law Tenney, Jr., of Ar- bovale. “Tenney.” Football — 1948; Basketball — 1946- 49; Driver Education — 1947- 49; Golden Eagle Staff— 1948- 49; Varsity G. Club, Sec- retary. “The school boy, with his satchel in hand, whistling aloud to keep his courage up.” as kings. ■ John Neil Ralston of Cass. “Johnny.” Football—1945-48, Captain 48: Basketball— 1946-49, Captain 49; Pastime — Loaf; Hobby — Sports; Vice President of Class -1945-49; Glee Club—1947- 48; Paper Staff — 1948-49; Yearbook—1948-49; Varsity G. Club—1948. ■ Thelma Marie Varner of Dur- bin. “Peggy.” Hobby — Button Collection; Pastime—Reading. “A little work, a little play To keep us going -------- and so good-day.” “The world is full of a number of things. I’m sure we should all be happy Se ti n4, . . . ■ Eleanor Jane Shields of Stony Bottom. “Janie.” Pastime — Reading; Homecom- ing Attendant—1948-49; Sen- ior Play, “Here Comes Char- lie.” “So many worlds, so much to do.” ■ Robert Keith Gum of Bartow. “Dum Teeth.” F. F. A.—1945-49, Reporter 1947-49; Homecoming Attend- ant—1947-49. “Bless me! This is pleasant!” ■ Shirley Solinda Simmons of Durbin. “Cindy.” Driver Education — 1947-48; Rooters Club—1945-46. “I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me.” ■ Leonard Melvin Meador of Cass. “Buddy.” Pastime—Music; Glee Club — 1947-48: Band—1945-49; Dra- matics— 1949; Chorus—1947- 48. “It is a world of startling possi- bilities.” ■ Gale Fenton Shinaberry of Cass. Football, Manager— 1945-48: Homecoming Attendant—1947- 48; Golden Eagle Staff — Sports Editor; Basketball, Man- ager—1946-47-49; Senior Play, '“Here Comes Charlie.” “Just at the age ’twixt boy and youth.” ■ Joyce Eleanor Hamrick of Cass. “Joy.” Pastime — Dancing; Hobby — Sleep; Homecoming Attendant 1948-49; F. H. A. Club—1945- 49; Paper Staff Society Ed- itor; Dramatics Club; Driver Education—1948-49. “We are young, and we are friends of time.” Pictures from Left to Right 0 0 0 Se Uon ■ Zula Gray Taylor of Dunmcre. “Zudie.” Pastime — Sewing; Hobby — Cooking; Chorus—1947-48. “With the smile that was child- like and bland.” ■ David Dale Gragg of Green- bank. “Dan Tucker. Football Manager—1948; Foot- ball — 1945-47; Basketball — 1946-48; Varsity G. Club — 1949; 4-H Club—1945-49; Pa- per Staff. “For courtesy wins woman all as well as valor may. ■ Mary Arlene Curry of Durbin. “Toot. Pastime — Eating; Hobby — Sewing; Dramatics Club; Chor- us — 1947-48; Paper Staff; Rooters Club. “Joy rises in me, like a summer’s morn.” ■ James Edward Plyler of Cass. “Luther.” Pastime—Loafing. “He knew the precise psycholog- ical moment when to say noth- ing.” ■ James Theron Shores of Green- bank. “Bulldog.” Driver Education — 1947-48; 4-H Club—1945-49, President 1948-49; Golden Eagle Staff— 1949. ■ George Orine Kane of Arbo- vale. “Sonny.” Pastime — Nothing in particu- lar, everything in general; Foot- ball— 1945-48; Basketball — 1946-49; Glee Club—1947-48; Paper Staff; Varsity G. Club —1949; Senior Play, “Here Comes Charlie.” “Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate.” Pictures from Left to Right 0 TViCl. 0 J E, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1949, after clue consideration of our many at- tributes and effects which should be passed down to our underclassmen and faculty that they might be retained in our ALMA MATER, do hereby, make and affirm this, our Last Will and Testament, declaring all previous wills null and void. Section I Because of the love, patience, and guidance that has made this day possible, we, Ihe Graduates of 1949, do sincerely will each shining hour of happy school life to our parents. Section II We, the Graduates of 1949 wish to erect a memorial to our faculty and to those upon whom has rested the responsibility of our educational safety, guidance, and well-being during our four years at G. H. S. Since nothing is more lasting than a worthy monument, we will build, in the merry month of June in the Greenbank of a Hill near a Sylvan Grove of babbling Brooks, beginning with a small Peg. We will illuminate the entrance with a Post light overlooking an evergreen Flora near the Coyner of a Moss-er lawn — but you must McNeel to see this. Continuing our creative urge, we will build a stone fireplace where Wood-dell burn, chopped by our faithful Mullenax in our surrounding Forrest. We will build our shop very carefully: for “The Smith a Mighty Man is He.” We must include a well-equipt Siler and plan a space behind the range for Colaw. Our pantry shelves, we will put in the Pink with Doyle Pineapple. For our modern air-minded ago, we must build near Kessler’s Air Base, where we may soar at ease so long as the Weather Holt(s). We must have plenty of Ccle in the bins. How We plan to raise Kane! We will remodel the Gal-ford so Wallace may cruise the estate. What a machine we will plan for our Taylor and the color scheme must be Ultra-Brown for our Davis, even though we Trac(y; our step to Murphy’s. Oh, but we’ll be in a Clutter as we present our new Dollie, and how Cris(p)t we will feel when we Winifred to our idea. We will use Virgil’s Aeneid if we may borrow—and oh, yes—over all— There will be a voice That is weird Chanting, “Where are you, Twierd? ’ There’ll be Minnie remarks About this. Section III ITEM 1. To the JUNIORS, our illustrious successors, we bequeath our romantic interludes of Study Hall. ITEM 2. To the SOPHOMORES, adolescents in the field of knowledge, we leave this motto, “it is good to live and learn.” ITEM 3. To the FRESHMEN, our beloved babes, we will “the spirit of the Forty-Niners” with this thought, “all is not prold that glitters.” 74JM . . . Section IV AS INDIVIDUALS, we hereby will the following, being of sound mind and absolute willingness, as is required by law: I, PAUL KESSLER, will my diabolical ingenuity to Richard Meador. I, LEONARD MEADOR, will my excess avoirdupois to Ben Poscover, so he can slide easy to and is I. 1, MARY MILLER, will my display of boy fiiends to the Lonely Hearts Club. £ 44 TiStCCa, . . . (ctottittuecC) I, MILDRED MICHAEL, will my red hair to Mr. Harris. I, SHIRLEY SIMMONS, will my studious habits to Jimmie Simmons. I, MAXINE VANDEVANDER, will my Etiquette Book to Margaret Galford. I, LUSTER SIMMONS, will my untiring efforts in the educational fiild to Yvonne Gilmore, with the motto, “all things comes to him who waits.” I, KATHLEEN RYDER, will my ability to swing and sway to Wanda Gabbert. I, JUNIOR REXRODE, will my technique of mathematics to the Algebra class. I, GALE SHINABERRY, will the fundamentals of a happy life to anyone interested. I, ARNOLD GALFORD, will my suspense for graduation to the freihmen. I, HUBERT TAYLOR, will my extra height to Jackie Cromer to be shared and shared alike. I, JAMES SHORES, will my serviceable tongue to anyone who can use it. I, ELEANOR SHIELDS, will my talent in driving to the instructor. I, GEORGE KANE, will my knowledge of English literature to Frank Hamrick. I, DOLLIE GALFORD, will my manicured hands to the Home Economics Classes. I, BETTY GRIMES, will my position as 4th place standing over the radiators (only) to Nancy Harris. I, JACK MOORE, will my love for sports to “Buddy” Simmons. I, ZULA TAYLOR, will my artistic ability of embroidery work to James Sheets. I, MILDRED CHAPEL, will my ability of neat long hand to Mrs. Coyner and all the rest that need it. I, EDWARD PLYLER, will my benign, physiological attitude toward all things significant and otherwise to the scatter-brained inmates I leave behind. I, CLARA SUTTON, will my housekeeping experience to Vivian Simmons for use in the near future. I, KEITH GUM, will my wavy hair to George Plyler. I, GEORGE SHEETS, will my experience of love making to Ray Grogg. I, JAMES NOTTINGHAM, will my chance as president of the U. S. to Henry Dickenson. I, AMY RILEY, will my desire to be an old maid to Martha McCutcheon. I, DELORES NOTTINGHAM, will my flexible typing fingers to Bob Tacy. I, JEANETTE RANKIN, will my Shorthand to Betty Sutton. I, PEGGY TAYLOR, will my graduating gown to Dicel Hoover. I, WILLIAM ARBOGAST, will my athletics ability to Shirley Downey. I, RAY McLAUGHLIN, will a carload of chewing gum to the Miller twins. I, ANITA BUTERBAUGH, will my vanity to anyone who needs it. I, GAY CARGILE, will my hard hours of study to Hanley Ervin. I, ARLENE CURRY, will my experience in the lunchroom to the cooks. I, DALE GRAGG, will my copyrighted “Joke Book” to the secret teller of G. H. S. I. ALBERT TENNEY, will my natural urge of affection for the other sex to Bruce Bosley. I, HUBERT CONRAD, will my talent in turkey hunting to the next unlucky guy. I, EOLYN CAMPBELL, will my mental complacency to Helen Taylor, f, PATRICIA McPHERSON, will my scholastic abilities to Kennison Thompson. I, BETTY ORNDORFF, will my matrimonial expectations to Ella Freeman. I, BOB WAUGH, will my falsetto voice to Evelyn Hertig. I, THELMA VARNER, will my Latin text to Vera Mahaffey. F, JOHN RALSTON, will my place on the Junior girls’ roll to some other romantic youth. I, JOYCE HAMRICK, will my talent for dancing to Mary Barnasky. I, JUNIOR TAYLOR, will my “tall tales” to Mr. Blackhurst. I, MILDRED TRACY, will my algebra knowledge to Doris Eller. I, GERTRUDE BLACKHURST, will my memory work to Neil Cassell. I, LAKE SUTTON, will my inventive mind in shop to Mr. Smith. Section V IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we, the said Graduating Class, do hereby cause this Will to be signed and sealed on this, the twenty-ninth day of March, A. D., 1949. —THE SENIOR CLASS. s 'P’urfdiecce4, MILDRED CHAPEL HUBERT CONRAD ARLENE CURRY ARNOLD GALFORD DOLLIE GALFORD DALE GRAGG BETTY GRIMES KEITH GUM JOYCE HAMRICK GEORGE KANE PAUL KESLER LEONARD MEADOR MILDRED MICHAEL MARY MILLER JACK MOORE JAMES NOTTINGHAM DELORES NOTTINGHAM BETTY ORNDORFF JOHN RALSTON JUNIOR REXRODE AMY RILEY KATHLEEN RYDER ELEANOR SHIELDS GALE SHINABERRY JAMES SHORES SHIRLEY SIMMONS LUSTER SIMMONS CLARA SUTTON LAKE SUTTON HUBERT TAYLOR JESSE TAYLOR, JR. PEGGY TAYLOR ALBERT TENNEY MILDRED TRACY MAXINE VANDEVANDER THELMA VARNER BOB WAUGH GERTRUDE BLACKHURST ray McLaughlin WILLIAM ARBOGAST patricia McPherson ANITA BUTERBAUGH EOLYN CAMPBELL GAY CARGILE JEANNETTE RANKIN EDWARD PLYLER Is telling her children about the big bad Wolf in the story of the Little Red Riding Hood.” Is raising hybrid rabbits. Even though she keeps at her job of cook, they yell, “Moore, Moore, Moore.” Still upsetting the apple cart for the opposing team. Taking a beautician course in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Bragging of the touchdowns, made in GHS to an interested group of grandchildren. Just discovering life. Sawing wood, even in his dreams. Still wanting a car, even if it is a Gal-FORD. Still missing passes for Notre Dame. Salesman for Conrad’s hybrid rabbits. Playing a bag-pipe for the Scottish Army. Slaving for a Slaven. Demonstrating beauty cosmetics to pale patients. Landscaping Stony Bottom by first removing a few stones. Proprietor of a fish hatchery on Salisbury Run. Putting her shorthand to good use by teaching her children. Playing “Lucille” at Hankersville College. Working at Niagara Falls making Shredded Ralston. Under the inspirational guidance of his English teacher, has assumed the mantle of educational endeavor vacated upon Mr. Blackhurst’s re- tirement. Still yearning to listen to Mr. Blackhurst’s jokes. In Athens manufacturing pocket combs that can be worn in the back of the hair. Early demise, but her name is still remembered for her poetry in Green- bank High School. Trying out for Cheerleader at D. and E. Living up to his nickname by going on the radio station with a Bulldog. Even though she didn’t want to hold hands she is nowr taking pulses. Bragging about being the only student to graduate from G. H. S. twice. Writing “Advice to the Lovelorn” in local gossip sheet. Still trying to get the coal dust from behind his ears. Giving the animals on his farm a tall, wild tale. Living the life of a hermit, “The Fish and I.” Winning a baby contest for the cutest blonde. Talking to all the women as usual. Combining a course in Vocal Instruction along with Driver Education. Taking care of her southern accented children, but still keeping on with her profession, a beautician. Secretary to the FBI, only tight-lipped people needed. On the Lucky Strike program singing commercials “So round, so firm, so fully packed.” Worried Mind. Deciding between college with a chum, or matrimony. Studying to be a veterinarian in West Virginia University Trying for the Mr. America contest by displaying his physique. Commercial teacher at Marshall College. Teaching Phys. Ed. on a western ranch. Too quiet to get order as a librarian in G. H. S. Deciding whether to be a farmer or to go to Charleston Running out of patience, teaching careless driving. Living a life of es s HE WAGON WHEELS are rolling and just as the Forty-niners did one hundred years ago, we are now on an expedition, searching for gold. During the first lap of our journey we have quite a number of prospectors, over a hundred, which is a record-breaking number. Of course, we had to select someone to lead us on our trip and we chose as follows: President Patty McPherson Vice President ................ John Neil Ralston Recorder-Treasurer .......... Gertrude Blackhurst Representative ................... Kathleen Ryder Cheerleader .................. Anita Buterbaugh Sponsors ............. Miss Johnson - Miss Post This was a very busy year for us. Everything was new. Many of our girls joined the Future Homemakers Club and the boys the Future Farmers Club. They were preparing themselves for the time when we reached the end of our journey. Athletics appealed to many of our boys and others who couldn’t take part in the sports were active in the Rooters Club. At the end of the year we had a Home Ec Party, our class picnic, and the spring concert. We decided in the end that the year hadn’t been half as bad as we thought it would be in the beginning, and will always be a bright spot in our memories. THE SECOND YEAR finds us moie sure of ourselves because we are now considered as “old-tim- ers.” Our group is a little smaller because some have fallen along the trail. Our leaders for this year were: President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Patty McPherson John Neil Ralston Gertrude Blackhurst ........ Gay Cargile Representative Cheerleader ... Miss Smith .............. Gale Shinaberry ................ Kathleen Ryder — Sponsors — ..................... Mr. Riley We were all very anxious for our first class party and when time came to have it, we decided to have a Chiistmas Party. The auditorium was certainly the scene of a happy group that night. This year a new club was organized, which was called “The Snack and Smack Club.” It was fur the purpose of serving the athletic boys after home games. Three girls were selected from our class as members. This year the music department presented an operetta called, “And It Rained,” and several of our class members took part in this. As a whole our second year was a very enjoyable cne and the end found us looking forward eager- ly to the coming year. THE NEXT LAP of the journey was indeed a full one. We selected as leaders this year: President ................................ Patty McPherson Vice President .............. John Neil Ralston Secretary ................... Anita Buterbaugh Treasurer ................. Gertrude Blackhurst Representative ............................ Jack Moore Cheerleader .................... Kathleen Ryder — Sponsors — Mrs. Coyner ...................... Mrs. Davis Many of the students enrolled in the commercial classes which they had never had an opportunity of doing before. We were also given the opportunity to join the chorus. This year finds us with some new instructors: Mr. Mosser, as our new coach and social study teach- er; Miss Parg, commercial teacher, and at the last part of the year Mr. Roy Anderson took Miss John- son's place as music teacher. This was really cur year for sports. Our football team won the Greenbrier Valley Championship and a banquet was given in their honor. We also had a King and Queen of Football, for the first time and they were crowned at our Homecoming game. At this game each class presented a float and the one our group presented took second piize. A Chiistmas Pageant was presented under the direction of Mrs. Coyner, Miss Johnson, Miss Smith, and Mrs. Davis. Many of our group took part in this. At the end of the year we presented the Seniors with a formal prom which will always remain in our memories. THERE WERE MANY, many happy activities our fourth year. The day we received our class rings was one of the happiest. It was also very exciting to write on cards for our friends and classmates. The Senior play “Here Comes Charlie,” was presented in April. Finally came the last events: Class Night, Baccalaureate Sermon, and Graduation Night. We then realized that our journey was almost at an end. We didn’t find any gold but we had found some- thing far more valuable and lasting G. H. S. Basketball Trophies ★ LEFT TO RIGHT (above) — (1) Sectional Basketball Championship; (2) Team Sportsmanship Regional Tournament; (3) School and Team Sportsmanship, Regional Tournament; (4) Team Sportsmanship, Sectional Tournament; (5) Co-Champion- ship, Football, Greenbrier Valley Conference. ★ Homecoming Game Scenes . . . and . . . ?4ctivitce 'Jutu'ie 4( tericti . . . THE Greenbank Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America consists of 75 members. In keeping with the ideal of the motto, “Toward New Horizons,” and in following the purpose of the club, the art of homemaking, each member works toward better home and family life. Each fall, freshmen girls, having met the Club's regulations, join by initiation, a ceremony which includes a day of folly followed by the serious candls-light ceremony. The highlights of the school year are the Fall and Spring parties and the Annual Christmas Tea. Every year the Club chooses delegates to at- tend a regional Home Economics Meeting and three delegates represent the Club each summer at a state meeting at Jackson’s Mill. F. H. A. OFFICERS President ............................. Patty McPherson Vice President ............. Clara Mae Sutton Secretary ............... Gertrude Blackhurst Treasurer ............... Maxine Vandevander Parliamentarian .............. Betty Orndorff Historian .................... Kathleen Ryder Song Leader ..................... Wanda Tracy Representative ............. Anita Buterbaugh Pianist ....................... Mildred Tracy Advisor: Miss Flora Post FIRST ROW: Evelyn Hevener, Shirley Brubaker, Bonnie Mullenax, Alice Gillespie, Barbara Conrad, Betty June Sutton, Kathleen Slayton, Bessie Nelson, FIcrene Nottingham, Mary Barnasky, Delores Nottingham, June Crist, Virginia Harris, and Helen Jackson. SECOND ROW: Mildred Chapel, Kathleen Ryder, Anita But- erbaugh, Maxine Vandevander, Clara Mae Sutton, Betty Orndorff, Patty McPherson, Gertrude Blackhurst, Ella Freeman, Evelyn Hertig, Mary Miller, Joyce Hamrick, Betty Grimes, Louise Taylor, Doris Eller, Betty June Sheets. -THIRD ROW: Maiy Francis Chestnut, Mary Dare Doyle, Leota Shields, Wanda Tracy, Mildred Tracy, Velma Stanley, Hazel Brewster, Sadie Lam- bert, Dallas May, Lilly Belle Moore, Virginia Sheppard, Betty Ruth Sheets, Glen na Arbo- gast, Jessie Simmons, Norma Gragg, Eliza- beth Meeks, Shirley Downey, Elaine Peck, P ggy Shores, Francis Helmick, Faye Collins, Linda Lee Cassell, Mary Ellen Cassell, Vera Mahaffey, Betty Ruth McLaughlin, Miss Post. •FOURTH ROW: Hilda Lambert, Mary Alderman, Hilda Town- send, Ruby Vandevander, Betty Lowe, Betty Grogg, Juanita Dahmer, Joan Henry, Wilda May, Alma Mae Wenger, Gaynell Grimes, Margaret Galford, Nancy Harris, Anna Lee Murphy, Audrey Kesler, Jolene Kerr, Mary Belle Sampson. FRONT ROW: • Gertrude Blackhurst • Kathleen Ryder • Anita Buterbaugh BACK ROW: • Jack Moore • Gale Shinaberry • John Ralston Pictures from Left to Right Ttftevity ' 0CyyCen,6 (?Cu , , . THE Greenbank Merry Wigglers Four-H Club was organized in 1935 under the leadership of Mrs. Margaret Cole. In 1947 increased membership necessitated a division into Junior and Senior clubs with Miss Tenney leading the Junior group of thirty-seven members. The Senior club had a membership of thirty-two. Some recent activities: 1. The Club won second place in the Annual Field Day. 2. Presentation of vesper service for the August meeting of the Farm Women’s Club. 3. Public pregram at the February P. T. A. meeting. 4. One of our members won the state groom- ing contest at Girls’ State Camp. 5. Nancy Harris won the County Home Im- provement Contest. 6. A member of our club won a blue ribbon at the State Fair. 7. Jackie Cromer’s Fattening Pig Project was .sent to the State Fair. 8. Four members attended State Camp and fifteen went to County Camp. I ♦ 9. Money has been rasied to send members to both County and State Camps this summer. 10. Gloria Dean Eye, Jeanne Sheets, Mary Dare Hediick, and Virgil B. Harris, Jr., were leaders at County Camp. 11. Dale Gragg and Gloria Dean Eye have won their 4-H pins. 12. Mrs. Cole has been awarded a certificate for having been The Merry Wigglers 4-H Club leader for more than ten years. 13. The Greenbank District Clubs Annual Achievement Turkey Banquet was held last No- vember at the Greenbank School Lunchroom. OFFICERS President ..................... Vice President ............... Secretary (until school is out) Secretary (finished) ......... Treasurer ..................... Reporter ..................... Song Leader ................. Song Leader .................. Advisor ...................... ..... James Shores ...... Zane Taylor ... Kathleen Ryder ..... Nancy Harris . Jolene Dare Kerr ....... Betty Lowe Martha McCutcheon .. Gloria Dean Eye ........ Mrs. Cole CFRONT ROW—Margaret Galford, Virginia Harris, Martha McCutcheon, Gloria Dean Eye, Jolene Dare Kerr, Kathleen Ryder, James Shores, Zane Taylcr, Betty Lowe, Dale Gragg, Ella Freeman, and Evelyn Hertig. ... . c. ‘SECOND ROW—Mrs. Margaret Cole, Betty Grogg, Barbara Conrad, Betty Jo Hoover, Vivian Sim- mons, Mary Alice Alderman, Virginia Sheppard. Dixie Beard, Yvonne Gilmore, Jessie Simmons, Glenna Arbogast, Joanne Henry, Peggy Shores, and Jcne Crist. •BACK ROW—Nancy Harris, Merle Moore, James Gragg, Ray Grogg, Paul Tenney, Jimmy bimmons, Johnny Brown, William Arbogast, Albert Tenney, Jackie Cromer, Jerry Shears, and Carolyn Ryder. Pictures from Left to Right 'pcctccie THE foundation upon which the Future Farmers of America Organization is built covers lead- ership, character' development, sportsmanship, co- operation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. The Future Farmers of America is a non-profit, non-political farm youth organiza- tion of voluntary membership. The organization is 100 ' American in its ideals and outlooks, and has no ouiside affiliations or secrecy in con- nection with any of its activities. The motto is: Learning to Do Doing to Earn Earning to Live Living to Serve The Greenbank Chapter is a 100'a club with all students of vocational agriculture belonging to the nation-wide organization of F. F. A. The activities of the year includes: The An- nual Father and Son Banquet in the Spring, the Annual Trout Fishing Trip, Party Federation. Parliamentary Procedure Contest and Federation Field Day. a i : OFFICERS President ... Vice President Secretary ... Treasurer ... Reporter ____ Advisor ..... SEATED: Bobby Buterbaugh, Lester Waybright, George Rexrode, Ray McLaughlin, Keith Gum, Junior Rexrode, Paul Kesler, George Sheets, Hubert Conrad, George Wilmoth, Robert Wilfong, and Jackie Cromer. SECOND ROW: Mr. David E. Smith, John Hevener, Harold Wilfong, Richard Nottingham, Bill Waugh, Grey Cassell, Kenneth Cassell, Steve Bar nasky, Kenneth Shears, Don McLaughlin, Charles Rexrode, James Puf fenbarger, Wil- liam Sutton, Lawrence Shifflett. THIRD ROW: Lake Sutton, James Sheets, Arnold Galford, Zane Taylor, Boyd Wright, Ray Grogg, Lloyd Nicely, Eugene Dilley, Ralph Sim- mons, Keith Meeks, Ray Gilford, Edward Meeks, Neil Cassell, Bruce Bosley and Paul Tenney. Junior Rexrode Paul Kesler ... George Sheets Ray McLaughlin Keith Gum .... Mr. Smith Pictures from Left to Right Excellent equipment and well-planned courses enable the G.H.S. shop to continue to serve both students and community in its vocational capacity. Our Commerce Department is a center of interest for all stu- dents. It gives the student a general understanding of business functions and prepares him for vocational training . . . This year six new typewriters have been added to the department; and with adequate equipment, material, and space, a more enriched curriculum in this field may be realized. rr Mte £,cotiQmic In our G. H. S. food laboratory, Home Economics students fol- low the practice of applying theory with workshop experience. 0 AlcUttA , . . G. H. S. hot lunch program continues to enlarge and advance. The large 18l 2-foot freezer permits our students, under voca- tional guidance instruction, to butcher and freeze meat, served daily for our students and personnel. 0 , , , The school year began with an addition of eighty-two new books provided by the Board of Education and funds from the Third Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. Progress was made with a new requirement of a Library Science Unit to be taught in all English Courses each year. This encouraged better student participation and book circulation. A cheerful holiday spirit was promoted in the Library with a display of Christmas decorations given by the Home Econom- ics Department. The Second Semester followed with the usual last minute flurry to complete the year’s requirement of book reports in the last six weeks of school. i faCclett - - - FRONT ROW: Hubert Conrad Anita Buterbaugh BACK ROW: Jack Moore William Arbogast Joyce Hamrick Amy Riley Hubert Taylor Gale Shinaberry Pictures from Left to Right 0 0 0 Satio r “PCay For the Senior play of ’49 we chose the three act comedy “Here Comes Charlie,” written by Jay Tobias. The cast is as follows: Norma Malone Elliott’s cook Officer Tim McGrill Nora’s sweetheart Mrs. Fanny Farnham Larry’s aunt Larry Elliott Maxine Vandevander George Kane Gertrude Blackhurst Jack Moore A young business man Ted Hartlev His old college pal Gale Shinabeny Vivian Smythe-Kersey Larry’s financee Patty McPherson Uncle Aleck Twiggs In charge of Charlie William Arbogast Charlie Hopps .. ..— Larry’s ward Eleanor Shields Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey Vivian’s mother Betty Orndorff Mortimer Smythe-Kersey Vivian’s brother James Nottingham Each member of the group did a real Hollywood job of act- ing his part. So well did each portray his particular role that it would be impossible to pick out individual stars. Let’s just give them all roses and say “well done all.” ‘D’Uv i SducatuM, AKING education more functional by preparing its stu- dents to live, and to live safely, GHS added driver education instruction in 1947. Each student is required to have eighteen hours instruc- tion “on the road” and six hours “under the wheel” driving- experience in order to be eligible for the examination that is given by the Department of Public Safety. LEFT TO RIGHT Luster Simmons, Ruby Vandevander, Mr. Harris, Sadie Lambert, Hazel Brewster, Dorothy Dickenson, Dallas May, Joyce Hamrick, Amy Riley, and Mary Miller. SECOND SEMESTER—Anita Buterbaugh, Billy Brock, Delores Nottingham, Jeanette Rankin, Kathleen Ryder, James Sheets, Eleanor Shields, Gale Shinaberry, Betty June Sutton, and Hubert Taylor. 0 0 0 Wudic Defi vtfate it 'FHE MUSIC DEPARTMENT, under the direction of Miss Verna Dean Ellis, G. H. S. music instruc- tor, and Miss Dorothy McNeel, County music supervisor, has followed a very active program during the school year, including: 1. Active participation in all athletic events. 2. Participation in numerous community-sponsored programs. 3. The Annual Christmas program presented for the students. 4. The Easter Cantata, “Lord of Lords,” presented in the local churches April 11th, 13th, and 14th by the Greenbank High School mixed chorus. 5. Participation in the County Music Festival held at Marlir.ton Methodist Church, May 1st. This year, the department has introduced the Arion Foundation award for outstanding musical abil- ity. Selections are limited to members of the Senior Class. (fyonua . . . «FIRST ROW: Anna Lee Miller, Sue Sawyers, Edna Lee Miller, Glenna Arbogast, Bessie Nelson, Mildred Mi- rhael, and Carolyn Ryder. -SECOND ROW. Mildred Tracy, Kathleen Slayton, Betty Kincaid, Mary Alice Alderman, Hilda Lambert, Wilma Gal- ford, and Miss Ellis. THIRD ROW: George Sheets, Lake Sutton, Zane Taylor, Leo Judy, Taylor. Ray McLaughlin, Donnie Meeks, Hubert Pictures from Left to Right hhnmm 0 0 0 -FIRST ROW: Betty Ruth Tenney, Aleta Cromer, Peggy Sheets, Leonard Meador, Jolene Kerr, Martha McCutch- eon, Gloria Dean Eye. 'SECOND ROW: Mary Ellen Cassell, Edna Lee Miller, Mary Lucille Wilfong, Rachel McCutcheon, Eleanor Snyder, Betty Grogg, Ella Freeman, Jo-Betty Pritchard, Ellen Gragg, Peggy Shores, Virginia Harris, Anna Lee Miller, Alice Ervine, and Miss Ellis. THIRD ROW: John Harris, Mary Naomi Wilfong, Hilda Townsend, Betty Lowe, Kerth Gum, Robert Simmons, Sadie Lambert, Virginia Sheppard, Wanda Campbell, Ruby Vandevander, Barbara Pennybacker. Pictures from Left to Right 0 ScAaol (faUttclwi . . . SEPTEMBER 7—Date of Entrance boys, ’49-24 girls, ’49-24 Seniors boys, ’49-23 girls, ’49-32 Juniors boys, ’49-25 girls, ’49-30 Sophomores girls, ’49-45 boys, ’49-22 Freshmen 10—G. H. S. defeated by one point at Alderson, score 14-13. 13—No school today, Inumeration. 17—John and Bill Townssnd, former graduates, present first assembly. 20— Hubert Wright returns to school after receiving a broken leg in previous football practice. 21— School paper and yearbook staff elected. Senior class holds first meeting, and elects officers. 24—Greenbank defeats Renick 47-0 at Renick. 27— Junior Taylor enters school after recovering from a broken leg received during the summer months. 28— A grey homing pigeon is the center of attention of all students. 30—Late Setember and everyone standing near radiators, dreaming of red flannels. First pep meeting. 1— G. H. S. triumphant over White Sulphur with a score of 38-0. 4—Sophomore Party with some teachers and all students making an appearance. 7— G. H. S. holds general meeting in gym. Chooses drum majorettes. 8— Franklin was conquered 38-0 by G. H. S. 11—Student meeting to choose court for Homecoming game. Queen—Anita Buterbaugh; King—Ar- nold Galford. 15—Most exciting game occurred tonight between Lewisburg and G. H. S. Score 13-0, favor G. H. S. 20—Home Ec initiation causes great clamor on buses and in halls. 23—G. H. S. defeats Webster Springs 39-7. Homecoming game; crowning of G. H. S King and Queen. 25—Dr Roberts visited Seniors and gave information on colleges. 29— The Senior Party, beautiful decorations, good party. 30— G. H. S. defeats Hillsboro 34-0 in an exciting game. NOVEMBER 8—Temperance Lecture in Auditorium. 11—Marlinton defeats Greenbank .igh, 18-7. Biggest upset of year. 19— Junior Party in the gym. 20— The students had three days of leisure for Thanksgiving and were surprised with a bonus the fol- lowing Monday. 29—Di ?er season for all students. One day excused. DECEMBER 2— Seniors receive their rings. 6— Seniors receive photos they had long awaited. 7— G. H. S. Eagles defeat Cass Independents in first basketball game of year, 32-30. G. H. S Alumni defeat Durbin Independents same night. 10—Vo-Ag Party. 17—Davis defeats Eagles 44-22, night game. 22— All high school was decorated by Horn Ec girls, and everyone awaits school paper. 23— Franklin defeats Golden Eagles 38-27, added attraction for Christmas. 31— Eagles defeat Greenbank Alumni; everyone in great spirits. OCTOBER School ( cUencOw (continued) JANUARY 3— -Everyone returns to school with a grand remembrance of the holidays. FOOTBALL LETTERS RE- CEIVED THIS MONTH. 7— G. H. S. defeats Renick 37-26 in an afternoon game. 8— G. H. S. defeats Webster Springs 33-31 in an exciting night game. 10— Six weeks’ test, exemption grades announced. 14— Lewisburg defeats Greenbank. Score: 40-31. 18—Marlinton defeated by Golden Eagles. A night game at Marlinton. Score: 43-42. 13— Dramatics Class presents play Wednesday and Thursday. 21— Greenbank defeated by Davis at Greenbank Gym. Score: 46-42. 24— A new class added at this semester: Conservation. 25— G. H. S. held an exciting game at Circleville with Greenbank the victor. Score: 40-33. 27— Greenbank Golden Eagles defeat Hillsboro 67-22. 29—Eagles defeat Tygarts Valley at home in another fast game. Score: 39-38. FEBRUARY 1—Again Greenbank is victor over Renick; day game. Score: 28-19. 4— Greenbank defeated 54-44, by White Sulphur, away. 11— Lewisburg defeats Greenbank, 50-32. 12— Golden Eagles were defeated in a tight game with Webster Springs, 48-46. Arbovale Farm Wom- en’s Club held cake walk afterwards. Band and majorettes gave performance. 15— Greenbank defeats White Sulphur, 46-32, at home. Snack and Smack Club has been serving at home games. 17—Water pump broken. Half-holiday Thursday—all Friday. 22— Tygarts Valley vs. Greenbank. The Eagles defeated. 66-43 23— Marlinton vs. Greenbank. We were defeated again. 44-43. 25—Circleville and Greenbank at home. Score 52-46, in our favor. 28— Hillsboro and Greenbank at home. Score 53-27, in our favor. MARCH 3— Greenbank and Marlinton, 46-42, in favor of Greenbank at Hillsboro. 5— Hillsboro and Greenbank, 53-25, in favor of Greenbank. We became (B) school champions at Hillsboro. 7— Rev. Arbogast gives opening sermon. 10— Golden Eagles lost to Webster Springs at Lewisburg, 44-40. 11— Janitor Gragg ill. 14— Dr. Harris visits Greenbank, gives information on Marshall College. 15— Greenbank grade plays Hillsboro two games, defeated in one, victor in other. 22—Representative from Bridgewater. 24— Representative from Capital City. APRIL 4— Representative from Potomac State. 8— Bad weather all week. Mr. Sheets and Mr. McElwee are practice teachers this week. 22— Home Ec Party. 29— Senior Play. MAY 6— .Junior and Senior Prom. 15— Commencement Sermon to Seniors. 16— Senior class night. 17— Eighth Grade Commencement. 18— Gertrude Blackhurst notified of scholarship a t Marshall College. 19— Freshman picnic. 20— High School Commencement. 21— Patty McPherson notified of scholarship at Marshall College. 23— School picnic. 24— School out. ■ ,::i mi;: ii; : i...::n . mi ■ (tyeenlecutefte Leading the 1948-49 GHS school spirit at all athletic events, our cheerleaders have an important place in our school. Juanita Dahmer Kathleen Ryder Wanda Tracy Pictures from Left to Right i ■ ■ S tac a td StnacA (?Igc . . . This club, organized in 1947 under the supervision of the Athletic Depart- ment and Mr. Harris, for the purpose of preparing and serving refreshments for the basketball teams following each home game, consists of twelve girls, three selected from each class. Three senior girls serve as chairmen during the season. FIRST ROW: Gertrude Blackhurst, Betty Orndorff, Patty McPherson, Martha McCutcheon, Gloria Dean Eye, and Nancy Harris. SECOND ROW: Shirley Brubaker, June Crist, Helen Jackson, Betty Sheets, Betty Lowe, and Jo- Betty Pritchard. Members from the Senior Class are: Gertrude Blackhurst, Betty Orndorff, Patricia McPherson. The Juniors: Martha McCutcheon, Gloria Eye, and Nancy Harris. The Sophomores: Betty Ruth Sheets, Betty Lowe, and Jo-Betty Pritchard. The Freshmen: Helen Jackson, June Crist, and Shirley Brubaker. o Pictures from Left to Right s 0 T HE GOLDEN EAGLES lost their first football game of the season to Alderson, 14-13, and their last 1 game of the season to Marlinton, 18-6. They swept through the other seven games to equal their 1947 record of seven wins and two losses. This record enabled them to tie for the Greenbrier Valley Championship. FRONT ROW. Gecrge Kane, Bruce Bosley, John Ralston, Gay Cargile, Bill Arbogast, Bob Tacy, Neil Cassell, Jack Moore, Junior Rexrode, William Sutton, George Rexrode. 'SECOND ROW: Coach Mosser, Jim Nottingham, Bill Waugh, Dale McLaughlin, Hanley Ervin, Don McLaughlin, John Brown, Ben Poscover, Keith Meeks, Albert Tenney. THIRD ROW: Hubert Conrad, Kenneth Cassell, “Hank” Dickerson, Marlin Shears, John Hevener, Jack Dake, Grey Cassell, Manager Dale Gragg, Manager Gale Shinaberry. Pic turei from Left to Right 0 0 ScufaetfiaM 0 ylj FTER a poor beginning, the Golden Eagles basketball team improved on its 1947 record and finished the season with a 15-won and 9-lost record. They won the first sectional tournament ever held at Hillsboro, and lost to their friendly rivals, Webster Springs, ir. the Regional tournament at Ronceverte. FIRST ROW. Gale Shinaberry, John Ralston, George Kane, Jack Moore, William Arbogast, Arnold Galford, and Albert Tenney. 'SECOND ROW: George Rexrode, Kenneth Shears, Marlin Shears, William Sutton, Bruce Bosley, Jerry Shears. Pictures from Left to Right ■ 0 ■ Pictured here are the Senior members of the Basketball Team who will be graduating this year. They are: First Row: John Ralston, Arnold Galford, and Al- bert Tenney; Seccnd Row: Gale Shinaberry, George Kane, Jack Moore, and William Arbogast. Pictures from Left to Right MOWER LUMBER COMPANY CASS STORE Featuring the Following Merchandise for Spring • Farm Supplies Purina Feeds Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Clinton Seed Oats • Clothing Hardwicks 100% Tropical Wool Clothing for Men and Boys Jersild Sweaters Better Hosiery, Buy Stratford for the Whole Family Jiffy Togs for the Kiddies Simplicity Patterns • Hardware and Appliance Carey Roofing and Roof Coatings Mohawk Tires Vanadium 100% Guaranteed Tools Westinghouse, Crosley and Philco Appliances The Best People Come Into Our Store . . . 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