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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1950 volume:

HL 0 eJ 0 MOUNTAIN BRBBZE9 Annual Publication of GREEN BANK HIGH SCHOOL Green Bank, West Virginia FOREWORD Memory . . . ever fleeting as time . . . may be recalled in the pages of this Mountain Breeze Green Bank High School • Green Bank, West Virginia DEDICATION To the Memory of at teea flaae SCacffoct former member of our class, whose departure has left a vacancy in the halls of G. H. S. . . . we respecfully dedicate this 1950 Mountain Breeze “To live in hearts we leave behind. Is not to die EDUCATION IN 6R1EHBAHK DISTRICT The first school in the vicinity of Greenbank wag 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 Greenbank became a larger place than a one-;U)use-town, a school was erected below the town at what was then known as the Crossroads, and named arter 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 the 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 Commun- ity. The session room schools were usually taught bv the pastor, and if the pastor did not teach, outside teachers would teach a term cf three months for a dollar a scholar if there were as many as ten scholars. The session room schools lasted until 1842. when 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 Profes- sor Benjamin Arbogast, who had influenced the founding of it. The usual number attending was from sixty- five to seventy-five. This school was 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 or 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 could attend Institute for a week, and then pass a test given and prepared by the County Superintendent and become qualified for a teaching position. Greenbank District had its own Board of Education at that time, so the teachers went before them to qualify 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 high standard of education. The old Academy served until 1916; the last session being taught by C. E. Flynn, who later became 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. Leland 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 latter 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 1923, nineteen in 1924, and so on. N. Phay Taylor, the second principal, was succeeded by T. P. Hardwood, who served nine 'ears 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, Assis- tant 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 Alen Hiner in a game with White Sulphur. Home Economics was installed about three years after the founding of the school. The F. H. A. Club was organized in 1930 and is one of the oldest in the state. In 1930, a separate Vo-Ag building was constructed; the following year a huge garage. Hoi Lunch Program for Green Bank High and Graded School was introduced about fifteen years ago. In 1936 a new addition to the main building was made and steam heat was installed. In 1944 the G. H. S. Band v as organized under the direction of Miss Anna Margaret Johnson. In 1946 a new floor was laid in the gym. A new heating system installed. Pocahontas County added County Music Supervision in 1948. Miss Dorothy McNeel now serves in that department. In 1947, the P. A. System was installed. In 1950, the G. H. S. basketball team won the Sectional Tournament at Hillsboro, the Regional Tourna- ment at Ronceverte. and traveled to the State Tournament where they were defeated by Athens, who later placed first in the Tournament. In 1946, the lunch room was remodeled, enabling the Hot Lunch Program to prepare and serve the daily noon meals to over 300 pupils and personnel. With the addition of a large deep freeze, the Vo-Ag department students butcher and freeze the meat served at these meals. Mrs. Rachel Wooddell continues to supervise this program. The County Health Immunization Program began about 24 years ago. under the supervision of Drs. L. C. McCutcheon and U. H. Hannah. During the past three years, the Baby Clinic sponsored by the Farm Women’s Club and directed by Dr. A. E. Amick of Greenbrier County, has served the community with monthly meetings at the high school during the year. ADMINISTRATION and FAeiULTT VIRGIL B. HARRIS Gr:e:i Bank, West Virginia Principal Social Studies A. B. Marshall College M. A. Glenville College West Virginia University Green Bank, West Virginia HAROLD MOSSER Physical Education Social Studies A. B. Marshall College ROSEMARY COYNER Clover Lick, West Virginia English Speech A. B. West Virginia University JUNE RILEY Green Bank, West Virginia Mathematics B. S. Davis and Elkins Glenville College West Virginia Wesleyan 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 M. A. 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 EDNA LAMBERT Durbin, West Virginia English Social Studies A. B. Berea College STEFFANIE BENDIX Green Bank, West Virginia Music A. B. Hunter College M. A. Columbia University CHARLES R. McELWEE Dunmore, West Virginia Social Studies English A. B. Glenville State College RAYMOND L. SWADLEY Green Bank, West Virginia Agriculture Biology B. S. West Virginia University DAVID SMITH Martinsburg, West Virginia Agriculture Biology B. S. West Virginia University CHARLES GRAGG Custodian 'Tis education forms the common min Just as the twig is bent the tree’s inclined . . . OFFICERS PRESIDENT ......................................... IVAN SUTTON VICE PRESIDENT ............................ EUGENE TETER SECRETARY-TREASURER ................... CHARLES BRYANT CHEERLEADER ............................ THELMA HOOVER REPRESENTATIVE ....................... GEORGE MULLENAX FRESHMAN GIRLS Elva June Phillips Kay Burgess Robert Ware Bonnie Rankin Jerry Crist Merlin White Frances Brewster Betty Jo Rexrode William Gainer Donald Woolard Charlotte Cassell Gladys Sampson Jack Gragg Russell Arbogast Julia Curry Betty Jo Simmons Bobby Gum George Bennett Janet Gainer Imogene Snyder Thurman Hill Bobby Dill Ellen Gragg Betty Tacy James Horner Calvin Galford Marilyn Gum Jean Taylor Kenneth Kincaid Sam Galford Shirley Higgins Joann Townsend Herald Lambert Julian Gillispie Thelma Hoover Mary Ware George Mullenax Donald Grogg Frances Imes Delorsie Wright Charles Nelson Donald Gum Nancy Judy Naomi Wenger Charles Ryder Leroy Hill Mildred Lambert Ray Sage Donald Lambert Shirley Lambert James Simmons Lewis Mace Gale Meeks FRESHMAN BOYS Howard Slavens Julian Nottingham Betty Murphy Gordon Beckett Lyle Taylor James Ryder Shirley Murphy Charles Brock Eugene Teter Ivan Sutton Betty Jane Nelson Robert Brown Clifford Townsend Thomas Tenny Betty Jean Nelson Charles Bryant Junior Vandevander Paul Vandevander OFFICERS PRESIDENT .......... VICE PRESIDENT ..... SECRETARY-TREASURER REPRESENTATIVE CHEERLEADER ........ ... VIRGINIA HARRIS .... BRUCE BOSLE SHIRLEY BRUBAKER ..... JACK CROMER MARGARET GALFORD SOPHOMORE GIRLS Anna Mae Moore Betty Ruth McLaughlin Wilda May Barbara Keys Helen Jackson Joanne Henry Beatrice Greathouse Yvonne Gilmore Margaret Galford Shirley Dawney Mary Dare Doyle June Christ Barbara Conrad Mary Chesnut Mary Ellen Cassell Linda Cassell Dixie Beard Eva Varner Louise Taylor Margaret Shiflett Leota Shields Betty Lou Sheets Sue Sawyers Florence Nottingham Bessie Nelson Bonnie Mullenax Nancy Moats Vera Mahaffey Francis Kelly Betty Jo Hoover Virginia Harris Gaynell Grimes Alice Gillispie Wanda Gabbert Faye Collins Shirley Brubaker Mary Barnasky SOPHOMORE BOYS Eugene Addington Bobby Bennett Bruce Bosley Bobby Buterbaugh Charles Collins Jackie Cromer Ray Galford James Gragg June Higgins Merle Kerr Richard Meador Merle Moore Eugene Mullenax Danny Nicely James Puffenbarge Franklin Rankin Charles Rexrode James Rexrode Samuel Ryder Kenneth Shears Douglas Simmons Zane Simmons Billy Terry Lester Waybright Harold Wilfong Jimme Simmons PRESIDENT .... VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY .... TREASURER .... REPRESENTATIVE CHEERLEADER WILLIAM SUTTON BETTY R. SHEETS ... ELAINE PECK ... GREY CASSELL KENNETH CASSELL BARBARA HOWELL JUNIOR GIRLS Patsy Sue Elbon Norma Gragg Selma Alice Grogg Thelma Gum Evelyn Hevener Dicel Hoover Barbara Howell Audrey Kessler Betty Constance Lowe Elizabeth Meeks Lilly Belle Moore Anna Lee Murphy Elaine Peck Margaret Jo Plyler Jo Betty Pritchard Daisy Rexrode Joanne Rose Margaret Millie Ryder Betty Ruth Sheets Virginia Shephard Peggy Lynn Shores Kathryn Simmons Eleanor Snyder Velma Stanley Wanda Tracy Twila Wenger Mary Wilfong JUNIOR BOYS Steve Barnasky Grey Cassell Kenneth Cassell Frank Collins Henry Dickenson Eugene Dilley Ray Grogg John Hevener Don McLaughlin Lloyd Nicely Richard Nottingham Lawrence Shifflett Marlin Shears William Sutton Paul Tenney Joe Wilfong Robert Wilfong Boyd Wright Billy Waugh Johnny Brown EVELYN HERTIG Cass, W. Va. How sad and bad and mad it was! But, then, how it was sweet!” Ebenezer” Hobby—Fishing Pastime—Eating Band—1946-50: Glee Club—1946-48 49; Operetta—1946; F. H. A. 1946-50; 4-H Club—1946-50; Rep- resentative Press Club—50; Boosters Club; Secretary to Prin- cipal; Class President—1946; Drivers Education—1950; Home- coming Attendant—1947; Senior Play Cast - Belinda. HUBERT WRIGHT Cass, W. Va. We will now discuss in a little more detail the struggle for existence” “Keghead” Hobby—Dating Pastime- Talking to girls Baseball—48-49-50; Football—47-48 -49-50. JUANITA DAHMER Cass, W. Va. I think upon that happy time That time so fondly loved” Hobby-Dancing Pastime—Traveling Cheerleader—1948-50; F. H. A.— 1946-50, Treasurer—50; Boosters Club; Homecoming Queen—50. BEN POSCOVER Durbin, W. Va. Little Hippo” Youth, large, lusty, loving” Hobby—Hunting and Fishing Pastime—Playing Canasta Band—1 94 6-49; Operetta—1946; Glee Club—1946-49; Manager of Basketball—1948: Football—1948- 50; Varsity G Club—1 9 4 7-50: Senior Play; Vice-President—1948 -49; Secretary—1946-47. CAROLYN RYDER Bartow, W. Va. As merry as the day is long” Beanie” Boosters Club; Glee Club; Operet- ta—46; Drivers Education—49; Cheerleader—46-48. MARTHA McCUTCHEON Green hank, W. Va. But friendship is the wreathin'? rose With sweets in every fold.” Hobby—Music Pastime—Baking Band—1946-50; Glee Club—1946-47- 50: Press Club—1949-50; Golden Eagle Staff, Editorial Writer—50; Snack and Smack Club—1946-50; Dramatic Club — 49; Operetta — 1946; Boosters Club: 4-H Club— 1946-1950, Songleader—47-49; vice- President—1950; Class Secretary -1948-49-50: Senior Play Cast. Jolly”—50; 1950 Valedictorian; G. H. S. Representative to Mountain State Business College at Parkers- burg—1950; Student Accompanist at County Music Festival—1950. GEORGE WILMOTH Bartow, W. Va. Sooth ’Twere a pleasant life to lead” Wilmoth” Hobby—Fishing and Hunting Pastime—Swimming F. F. A.—46,47,48.49,50, President F. F. A.—1949-50; Chorus—48-49; Beginners Band—46-47; 4-H Club —47-48; Boosters Club—46-50. NANCY HARRIS Greenbank, W. Va. We have been friends together. In sunshine and shade.” Jeanie” Hobby—Collecting stationery Pastime—Athletics Band—1946-50; Glee Club—46-48; Snack and Smack Club—1946-50; 4-H C I u b—1946-50, Secretary, Junior leader; Press Club—1950; Golden Eagle Staff—Sports editor; F. H. A.—1946-1950, President-50; Operetta—1946; Boosters Club; Secretary to Principal; Honorary member of Varsity G; Senior Play Cast— Salamandy” KEITH MEEKS Cass, W. Va. Good at a fight, but better at a play” Mammy” Football—1946-50; F. F. A.—1946- 49; Representative of Varsity G Club—1950; Varsity Club—1948-50. JOLENE KERR Greenbank. W. Va. “Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind “Joe Dare” Hobby—Stamp Collection Pastime—Sleeping F. H. A.—1946-50; 4-H Club—1946 -50, Treasurer; Press Club—50; Golden Eagle Staff—F e a t u r e Editor; Boosters Club: Secretary to Principal—1950; Glee C'ub—19- 46-47-50; Operetta—1946: Band— 1946-50. JAMES SHEETS EDNA LEE MILLER Durbin, W. Va. Dunmore, W. Va. “Egghead” “My life is one dem’d horrid grind.” Hobby—Drawing Pastime—Eating and Singing Varsity, F. F. A. — 47-48-49-50; Chorus—49-50. “Either is both, and both is neither” “Eddie” Hcbby—Collection of Key Chains Pastime—Taking Pictures F. h. A.—46-50; Majorette—46-50; Glee Club—46-50: Dramatics—50; Operetta—46; Drivers Education. ANNA LEE MILLER Dunmore, W. Va. EDSEL HINER BETTY JUNE SUTTON Cass, W. Va. Durbin. W. Va. “Either is both, and both is neither” “Annie” “I loaf and unite my soul” “Things are seldom what they seem” Hobby—Movies Pastime—Eating “Tootie ’ Pastime—Griping Hobby—Reading Boosters Club; F. H. A.—1946-50. Majorette—46-50; Glee Club; Dri- vers Education—1950; Dramatics —50; Operetta—46. Hobby—Collection of movie star pictures Pastime—Hunting and Fishing RUBY VANDEVANDER MULLENAX Arbovale, W. Va. “Soft peace she brings’' “Married Woman” Pastime—Cooking Boosters Club; Drivers Education; Band—49-50: F. H. A.—46-50. LAWSON CASSELL Cass. W. Va. “We hear it calmly, though with a ponderous smile.” “Jess Hobby—Hunting Pastime—Talking to Girls F. F. A.—1947-49; Varsity G Club —1G48-50; Football — 1947-49; Baseball—1949-50. SADIE LAMBERT Arbovale. W. Va. The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good “Snooks Hobby—Photography Pastime—Movies F. H. A.—1946-50; Band—1949-50; Glee Club—1949-50: Boosters Club; Drivers Education 1949, Library Club—1949; 4-H Club— 1946-50. ROBERT SIMMONS Boyer. W. Va. “Sad. sad to think that the year Is all but o’er” “Buddy” Hobby- Commercial Drawing Pastime—Finding new things Golden Eagle Art Editor—47-50; F. F. A.—46-48; Chorus—49-50; Band Drum Major—47-50; Home- coming Attendant. RUBY CORNETTE Greenbank. W. Va. “What’s mine is yours, and what yours is mine Secretary to Principal — 50; Boosters Club; Drivers Education —1950. dale McLaughlin Stony Bottom. W. Va. “Grogg” ‘The world is good, and the people in it good And we’re all good friends to- gether.” Hobby—Eating Pastime—Hunting and Fishing Varsity G Club—1948-50; Football -1947-50; Treasurer — 1949-50; Basketball—1950. BETTY KINCAID Durbin. W. Va. ‘ A merry heart goes all the day” “Ace” Coasters Club; Drivers Education —1949; Dramatics—1950; Glee Club—1948-49. HAZEL BREWSTER Bartow. W. Va. “Ah, why should life All Labor be?” “Andy” Hobby—Sewing Pastime—Playing Guitar Boosters Club; F. H. A.—1946-49; Glee Club—1950; Press Club— 1950: Drivers Education—1949. NEIL CASSEL Cass, W. Va. “Write me as one who loves his fellow-men” “Sedrick Hobby—Fishing Pastime—Talking to girls Football—46-50; F. F. A. Club— 1946-50: Varsity G Club—1948-50; Football Captain—1949. GLENNA WOODDELL Durbin, W. Va. “Happy are I, from care I’m free” “Jean” Hobby—Dancing Pastime—Acting Silly F. H. A. Representative, Reporter —45-47-48-50; Boosters Club; Secretary to Pincipal; 4-h Club -1946-50; Glee Club—1946-50; Dramatics—50. EDWARD MEEKS Durbin, W. Va. “The days of peace and slumber- ous calm are fled. “Eddie” Hobby—Reading Pastime—Hunting F. F. A.—1946-49; Homecoming Attendant—1946; Library Club— 1949-50. ESTELL HICKMAN Durbin. W. Va. “Hickie” “I had a dream that was not all a dream” Hobby—Tinkering with cars Pastime—Loafing Press Club—1949-50; Golden Eagle Sta'f—Sports Reporter. JESSIE SIMMONS Stony Bottom. W. Va. “While we stop to think we often miss our opportunities” “Jett” Hobby—Acting Pastime—Reading F. H. A.—46-50; Boosters Club; Secretary to Principal — 48-49; Dramatics—49-50; Glee Club—49- 50; 4-H Club—46-50. CLARA DAHMER Cass, W. Va. “A sweet attractive kind of grace” Hobby—Cooking Pastime—Sleeping Boosters Club: Press Club—1950. MARY ALICE ALDERMAN Boyer, W. Va. “Blessed is the healthy nature Hobby—Reading Pastime—Sleeping Majorette—1947-49-50; F. H. A.— —1946-50: Historian; Secretary to Principal—50; Drivers Education —50; 4-H Club—1948-50: Senior Play Cast—“Libby Little”. JERRY SHEARS SARAH ARBOGAST A r bo vale. W. Va. Dunmore. W. Va. “What e’er he did was done with so much ease” “Fire Ball” Football—1948-49; Basketball—19- 47-50; F. F. A. 1947-48: President of Varsity G Club 1949-50. Varsity G Club 1947-50; Class Representa- tive—1947-48. “And often I have hearts defended Little said is soon mended” Hobby—Souvenir Collection Pastime—Eating Boosters Club; F. H. A.—1946-48; Library Club—1950; Press Club. DORTHY DICKENSON Cass. W. Va. FRANK HAMRICK Cass, W. Va. “A good heart is better than all the heads in the world” Hobby—Reading Pastime—Sewing Boosters Club: Glee Club; Drivers Education. “Tis what you will, or will be what you would” “Raven” Hobby—Hunting and Fishing Pastime—Loafing Drivers Education—49; Baseball— 1950. HELEN SNYDER Arbovale. W. Va. “In youth and beauty, wisdom is not rare” “Bashful” Hobby—Amateur Photography and Fishing Pastime—Reading Press Club—50; Golden Eagle Staff; Assistant Editor—50; Boos- ters Club; F. H. A.—46-47; Home- coming Attendant—1948; Class Vice President—1948-49-50; Band 46-47; 4-H—46-48; Senior Play Cast—“Sophia” GEORGE PLYLER Frank, W. Va. “Sonnie” “Then he will talk—good gods! How he will talk!” Hobby—Eating Pastime—Talking to girls F. F. A.—1946-48; Chorus—1949-50. VIRGINIA SNYDER Cass, W. Va. “The better day, the better deed” “Ginny” Hobby—Cooking Pastime—Dancing Secretary to Principal—50; Boos- ters Club; Glee Club; F. H. A.; 4-H Club—1946-50; Drivers Edu- cation; Press Club—50. GEORGE REXRODE Arbovale, W. Va. “Rex” “Variety is the mother of enjoy- ment” Hobby—Eating Pastime—Talking to girls Football—1946-49; Basketball—19- 47-50; F. F. A.—1946-48, F. F. A. Reporter; Class Representative— 1946-47, 1948-50; Varsity G. Club— 1948-50; Senior Play. HILDA TOWNSEND Arbovale, W. Va. “Promise is most given where the least is said” “Shorty” Pastime—Piano Playing Boosters Club: Band—47-50; F. H. A.—46-49. WILLIAM BROCK Dunmore. W. Va. “Our Youth we can have but to- day We may always find time to grow old.” “Dutch” Hobby—Fishing Pastime—Loafing F. F. A.—1947-50 HELEN TAYLOR Dumore, W. Va. “Words are women, deeds are men” Hobby—Daydreaming Pastime—Laughing Press Club—50; Library—50; F. H.. A.—1946-50. ROBERT TACY Cass. W. Va. ‘ Disciplined inaction” “Bob” Hobby-Baseball and Fishing Pastime—Radio Football—46-47-48, Captain — 49; Baseball—49-50; Chorus—49-50. . ZANE TAYLOR Greenbank, W. Va. “There is always work, and tools To work with, for those who will” Hobby—Eating Pastime—Women Chorus—48-49-50; F. F. A.—48-49- 50; Manager of Football—47-48; 4-H Club, 4 years; Homecoming Attendant; Editor in chief of Golden Eagle—49-50; Senior Play. DALLAS MAY Bartow, W. Va. “There’s tw'O words to that bargain” “Dimples” Hobby—Writing Letters Glee Club — 1948-50; Boosters Club; Drivers Education—1949; Press Club.” DONNIE MEEKS Cass, W. Va. “Merrily, merrily shall I live now! “Ollie” Hobby—Shooting Pool Pastime—Loafing Chorus—1948-50; Driver Ed. Club —1949. JEWELL WILFONG Bartow, W. Va. “Though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry” “Bobby” Hobby—Cooking Pastime—Study Boosters Club; Glee Club—46 50; Operetta—46. LEO JUDY Arbovale, W. Va. “Ah, who can tell, save he whose Heart hath tried?” “Windy” Hobby—Reading Pastime—Sleeping F. F. A.—1946-47; Chorus—1947- 50. ft ELLA FREEMAN Durbin, W. Va. “We have shared each other's gladness” Hobby—Record Collection Pastime—Dancing Band—1948-50; Glee Club—1946- 49; 4-H Club—1946-49: F. H. A.— 1946-50, Secretary—50; Operetta 1946; Boosters Club; Drivers Edu- cation—1950; Press Club—1950; Golden Eagle Staff, Society Editor —50. HANLEY ERVIN Arbovale, W. Va. “Si” “The greater man, the greater courtesy” Hobby—Hunting and Fishing Pastime—Talking to Girls 1947-49; Vice-President — 1946-47; President — 1947-50; Varisty G Club—1948-50. GLORIA DEAN EYE Frank, W. Va. “I am all the daughters in my father’s house And all the brothers too.” Hobby—Music Pastime—Dancing Band—46-50: Glee Club—1949-50; 4-H—47-50, Junior Leader—49-50, Song Leader—48-49; Press Club— 50; Boosters Club; Dramatics—48 -49; Golden Eagle Staff, Business Manager; Operetta—46: Secretary to Principal; Snack and Smack Club; Senior Play Cast—“Bess”; 1950—Salutatorian. e Id A We, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1950, after due consideration of our many attributes 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, the Graduates of 1950, do sincerely will each shining hour of happy school life to our parents. SECTION II We, the graduates of 1950, will to our faculty and to those upon whom rests the responsibility of our education, safety, guidance, and well being, our four years of earnest (?) effort and the knowledge of the responsibilities which they endeavored to instill within us. SECTION IV We will to the Juniors, our aspiring successors, our “corner” on romance; the hall radiator. To the Sophomores, a constellation of persistant effort, all our happy, drowsy hours, with the sugges- tion, “Sleep Well”. To the Freshmen, babes in the woods, this motto, “Time Waits For No Man”. SECTION V IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we, the said Graduating Class, do hereby cause this Will to be signed and sealed on this, the twenty-third day of March, A. D., 1950. I, Mary Alice Alderman, will my love for arguing to Betty Ruth Sheets. 1. Sarah Arbogast, will my matrimonial expectations :o Mary Barnasky. I, Hazel Brewster, will my muscle and brawn to TwKa Wenger. I, Ruby Cornette, will my weakness for falling down stairs to Peggy Lynn Shores. I. Juanita Dahmer, will my vim and vigor in cheerleading to Barbara Howell. I, Dorothy Dickenson, will my height to Faye Collins. I, Gloria Dean Eye, will my cackle to any hen that needs it. I, Ella Freeman, will my blonde hair to Mr. Harris. I, Nancy Harris, will my love for sports to Joanne Townsend. I, Evelyn Hertig. will my drum sticks to Betty Murphy. I, Jolene Kerr, will my love for Government class to some unfortunate junior. I. Betty Kincaid, will my English memory work to Frankie Collins. I, Sadie Lambert, will my position as chief mourner at all community funerals plus a sponge handkerchief to Johnny Hevener. I, Martha McCutcheon. will my scholastic abilities to Sue Sawyers. I, Carolyn Ryder, will my brain to the medical research department of West irginia University to l.nd out what makes it click. We, Anna and Edna Miller, will our positions as majorettes to Robert Ware and Steve Barnasky. I. Jessie Simmons, will my excess avoirdupois to Ma-y Wilfong. 1, Dallas May, will my ear for hillbilly music to Yvonne Gilmore. I, Helen Snyder, will my knack for acting to the next “widow” in love. I, Virginia Snyder, will a carload of my chewing gum to Miss Parg. I. Betty June Sutton, will my desire not to be an old maid to Mary Dare Doyle. I. Helen Taylor, will all my noise to the keeper of Bald Knob Fire Tower with the instructions that he keep it so that it will never bother Greenbank again. I, Hilda Townsend, will all my worn out dresses to Katherine Simmons. I, Jewell Wilfong, will my “F’s” in English to Mr. Blackhurst for Hank Dickenson. I, Ruby VanDevander. will to the girls of G. H. S. a book entitled. How To Get and Keep Husbands”. I, Glenna Wooddell. will my experience in the restaurant to Anna Mae Moore. I. Clara Dahmer. will my pleasing personality to Thelma Jo Gum. I, Billy Brock, will my meek and shy personality to Johnny Brown. I, Lawson Cassell, will my graduating gown to Jackie Cromer with an extra yard of material in case Jackie grows a little. I lo ¥o I, Neil Cassell, will my “falsetto” voice to Ehgene Teter. I, Hanley Ervin, will my football uniform to Hobby Dill. I, Frank Hamrick, will my laziness to Betty Lowe. I. Estell Hickman, will my place at the radiator to Kenny Shears. I, Edsel Hiner, will my cooking experience in Home Ec. to Gray Cassell. I, Leo Judy, will my name on the freshmen girls’ roll to some other romantic youth. I. Dale McLaughlin, will my place in the Hillsboro football game to some fortunate guy who can pass English. I. Donnie Meeks, will my bright shirts to Bruce Bosley saying, “Please use them”. 1. Keith Meeks, will my secret to get by in classes without studying to anybody who thinks he can carry on as w’ell as I have. I. George Plyler, will my “Etiquette Book” to Bub Sutton, hoping that he will make better use of it than l. I, Ben Poscover. will my “typing language to Peggy Lynn Shores so that Miss Parg will never feel lei down. . George Rexrode. will my experience in love-making to Don McLaughlin. I. Jerry Shears, will my all-around sportsmanship to Marlin. I. James Sheets, will my size 12 class ring to Bessie Nelson to w ear on two of her fingers. I, Robert Simmons, will my artistic talent to Miss Parg. I, Bob Tacy. will my “tall tales” to any other youth who can out-tell Mr. Blackhurst. I. Zane Taylor, will may talent for singing to Mr. Mosser. I. George Wilmoth, will my position as President of Vo-Ag to Richard Nottingham. I. Hubert Wright, will my freckles to James Puffenbarger. PRCPHECf IT’S 1975! My flying saucer “The Century”, is Prepared for my long journey to renew old acquaint- ances cf the class of ’50. Stepping into the flying saucer. I find Leo Judy is the aviator. We decided our first step would be New York City. Arriving there, the first thing catching my eye was the “The Miner Dress Shop with a sign reading “Two For the Price of One. We then stopped at the “Wilmoth Snack Bar (owned anil operated by our ole’ friend George) for lunch. Waiting on us was a young lady whom we soon recognized as Jewell Wilfong. but my how she had changed. She would now tip the scales at about -� • We remarked about the change and was soon informel that she had been using Doctor Poscover’s reducing tablets. (Poor Ben still making mistakes). Picking Up the “New York Times” we discovered that Zane Taylor was the editor, quite an advance from editor and chief of the the Golden Eagle. V e turned to tje sports page to find Nancy Harris as sports editor, and these headlines. “Cassell (Lawson) and 'lacy Make “All-American.” Again boarding our flying saucer. We were in Washington. The first place we visited in Washington was the National Art Gallery. There we saw some of the paintings of our famous Robert Simmons. Of course, we know just the place in Washington where most of the Class of ’50 would be. the capitol. On our wav to the capitol we saw' many interesting things. First, was the Hertig Sock Factory, with a sign reading “Speciality: Hand-Knit Red Socks with Pleats. Next we stopped at the offices of the F. B. I. to see that Ella Freeman had a very prominent position as private secretary to Mr. J. Edgar Hoover. After this visit, we passed the Kerr Music Store. We noticed the speciality of the week was “Trumpets with Non-Striking Valves . Later, stopping at the Congressional Library, we met one of our classmates. Dorothy Dickenson, still holding down the position as librarian. Since we had a few minutes before Congress was to convene, we asked if she knew' the whereabouts of some of our classmates. She told us that Ruby Mullenax had just been chosen as America’s Ideal Housewife and that Dallas May had just returned from her trip to Italy with her husband. The surprise of all was that Helen Taylor really got married and was teaching her children to be auctioneers (they got that “gift of gab naturally). She also told us that George Rexrode’s first picture “Love fit Bjorn was now showing at the Capitol and the singing star was Mary Alice Alderman. She had just received a letter saying that Clara Dahmer and Rub� Cornette were making very successful housewives and that Sadie Lambert wras now on the teaching stall of G. H. S. as a physical education teacher. We had spent entirely too much time with Dorothy, so we hustled on to the capitol. We arrived just in time to hear Senator Wiliam Brock quote his dear English teacher. Mr. Blackhurst. “A truth that’s told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent. The next Senator was Dale McLaughlin, asking the senate to grant Hubert Wright a patent on his new discoveiy, “The Wright (Right) Freckle Remover”. As we left the capitol. we discovered that Frank Hamrick was elevator boy and his ole’ pal. Donny Meeks, was just riding up an down with him. Catching a cab to return to our flying saucer, there came the greatest risk of our trip—Keith Meeks was the cab-driver. We were surprised to learn that Keith now owned the “Meek Cab Service. Again boarding our flying saucer we were bound for Chicago. At our destination, the first person we chanced to meet was none other than oui old friend Hanley Ervine. who was now owner of Men’s Best Clothing Store. Talking to Hanley, we again learned the whereabouts of a few more of our classmates. W’e were informed that Betty June Sutton was now writing “The Lovelorn Column for the Chicago Daily News and that George Plyler had also become famous with his sensational book. “How To Get Out Of Work . W’e were also happy to learn that Jerry Shears had made the riffle and was now coach at Notre Dame. As we ventured down the street we saw Juanita Dahmer pedaling supplies for W’ard and Hamman. W’e also learned that Hazel Brewster was the newest sensation in baseball, (we always knew that Hazel would make a hit.) On our way back to the air- port we stopped at the Hickman-Hiner Ice Cream Company, to see that they w’ere still using the same old recipes they had in Miss Post’s Home Ec Class, and making a fortune at it. Again on our w'ay, we were Reno bound. In this city, we hoped to complete our trip. At the airport w'e found James Sheets as head of the Aeronautics Board, and Helen Snyder as his private secretary. Riding into Reno w e passed the Meek Meat Packing Company, entering here we w'ere greeted by Carolyn Ryder, who was the manager. She informed us that Sara Arbogast owned a local establishment and is giving advice to unsuspecting young men on how to win the palpitating heart of shy and bashful young women, and that Betty Kincaid was in Cali- fornia selling hair dye. and sure hair grower. Landing at the Reno Airport, we were met by a motley group: “real cowboys and “Injuns inviting us to “Lazy Bones Ranch . Gratefully, we accepted and found this dude ranch quite a place. The manager, resplendent in picturesque attire, greeted us with a friendly gesture, and here, we found our old friend. Neal Cassell, “the greatest dude of them all! “Wait till you see the Queen of the Rodeo, he said. And surprised we were that afternoon to see our old friend Hilda Townsend, riding the fiery mustang as she delicately sipped a cup of tea. Tiring of this unusual excite- ment.. we found refuge in a nearby shaded seat, only to be interrupted by a voice ordering us off the grass and “I mean PRONTO , it said. Turning we saw' Jessie Simmons, the keeper of the beautiful grounds Later, under a romantic moon, we watched a South American dance specialty, billed as “Glorioska’s Glad- licks . After the entertainment, the leader came up to greet us and we were expecting surprises, so this one wasn't too much. Of course, it was an old friend. Gloria Dean Eye. She told us that she had been visiting Martha McCutcheon at her South American home “Las Sienes . Martha had married a South American tobacco king and had forsaken native shores. On the way to our cabin, we met a tall woman walking her cats. As we veered off to avoid a climbing claw, we recognized our friend, Glenna Wooddell in the West for adventure. C l A HIST CRT ALL ABOARD!! The “Half-Century Limited is rolling out from Green Bank High School! Pas- sengers on board! The freshmen class is starting their four year journey. During the first year, our Engineer, Evelyn Hertjgt an(j Fireman. Hanley Ervin, pulled the throttle and took eighty happy, carefree students down the rang to begin our successful journey. Other crewmen selected to help guide us along were: Secretary and Treasurer—Ben Poscover; Representative—George Rexrode: Cheerleader—Carolyn Ryder. During this year we had three weeks of “unexpected” vacation— a big snow. Our conductors for this year were Miss Johnson. Miss Post, Mr. Smith. Miss Post was gone from January to April due to illness. Mrs. Fred Moomau substituted for her. New teachers coming in this year were Miss Smith, librarian, and Mr. Hill came back the second semester after serving several years with the Army. Several of our members joined the F. H. A. and F. F. A. Many of our boys participated in sports. The glee club presented the operetta—“And It Rained . Many of us participated in this and a number of us also joined the band. The Miller Twins were elected as majorettes and carried on in this position for all four years. The glee club presented a spring concert and had a spring party which was enjoyed. Other parties were the F. H. A. and F. F. A. parties. A new club “The Snack and Smack Club”, was organized this year. It was for the purpose of serving :!:e athletic boys after home games. Three girls were selected from each class as members. From our jlass Nancy Harris, Gloria Dean Eye, and Martha Mc3utcheon were selected. At the end of the year we had our class picnic which few of us will forget. Our freshmen year was drawing to a close and we were off for a few months vacation. When the sophomore roll was taken there were sixty-four members present. This year our Engineer was Hanley Ervin: Fireman—Ben Poscover; Secretary'-—George Rexrode; Treasurer -Bob Tacy; Represen- tative—Jerry Shears; Cheerleader—Carolyn Ryder. Our Conductors for this year were Miss Smith and Mr. Riley. We had our class party in the fall and everyone had a wonderful time. The F. H. A. also had their annual party. We warmly welcomed our new faculty members—Miss Parg, Commercial Instructor; Mr. Mosser Coach. Miss Johnson, our music supervisor, left heiposition to be married during the holidays. In February, Mr. Roy Anderson from Fairmont College, arrived to fill the vacancy. The band and Glee Club presented their annual spring concert and had their party. A Christmas Pageant was presented under the direction of Miss Johnson, Mrs. Coyner. Miss Smith, and Mrs. Davis The PA System was installed this year. This was really our football year! For the first time, G. H. S. elected a Football Queen and King with their royal attendants and crowned them at the lirst Homecoming celebration. During the Marlinton game, a parade was sponsored by our school. Each class was represented by a float. The band members led the parade and were proud of their gold and blue capes and hats. The football boys traveled to Lewisburg to win the Greenbrier Valley Championship. Mr. Taylor, our janitor, left at the end of this year. He was replaced by Mr. Gragg. Our second year was an enjoyable one and we were looking forward to the coming year. We were now juniors—upperclassmen! ! This vear we had sixty members. The class sponsored a junior party. Our Engineer was Hanley Ervin; Fireman—Helen Snyder: Secretary—Martha McCutcheon; Treasurer Dale McLaughlin; Representative Jerry Shears; Cheerleader—Juanita Dahmer. Our conduct- ors this year were Mrs. Coyner and Mrs. Davis. The play Three Bright Girls” was presented by the Dramatics Club. Two of our members had lead- ing roles in this. The Varsity “G” Club wfas organized this year. Nancy Harris was made an honorary member of this club in 1949. Miss Verna Dean Ellis from Glen ville was our new’ music instructor this year. The Glee Club present- ed an Easter Cantata. The first Music Festival w'as held at Marlinton this year. In the spring, w'e presented the seniors with a formal party, which we know will remain as a “golden” link in each of our chain of memories. When the presentation of awards were made at graduation. Ella Freeman was chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girl’s -State Camp at Jackson’s Mill. George Plvler was selected by the American Legion to attend Boy’s State Camp. 0 Id A BISTORT At the end of this year we were urged on by tii3 magic word “senior”. In September, 1949, forty-eight of our members returned to school. “This is it”—the year to which all other years have led! ! Just imagine—dignified seniors we are! ! ! Our Engineer this year—Hanley Ervin; Fireman—Helen Snyder; Secretary—Martha McCutciieon; Treasurer—Dale McLaughlin; Representative—George Rexroad: Cheerleader—Juanita Dahmer. Our con- ductors are Miss Parg and Mr. Black hurst. On September 23, a pall of gloom was cast over the entire school by the death of one of our best loved classmates—Kathleen Slayton. Kathleen had been ill for some time but had returned to school in Septem- ber. determined to finish with her classmates. We were thrilled the day we received our class rings and it was fun to write on cards to give to our classmates and friends. The senior play. “No Bride For The Groom”, was given by the class in April. The parties spiced the atmosphere for the seniors and underclassmen. Some of our members had roles in the Dramatics Play. Many of our students attended Senior Day at 1) ft E College in Elkins on November 11 and several attended Senior Day at Glenville in April. We welcomed several new teachers for this term. Miss Stephanie Bendix from New York, replaced Miss Ellis as music instructor. Miss Lambert, a graduate of G. H. S.. filled Miss Smiths position as libra- rian. Charles McElwee of Dunmore, a graduate of G. H. S. and Glenville College, was an additional Social Studies teacher. Mr. Ravmond Swadley, a graduate of West Virginia I niversitv. filled Mr. Smith s position as Vo-Ag instructor, while Mr. Smith is completing work for his Master’s Degree at West Virginia Iniver- sity. He will remain on the the teaching staff after Mr. Smith returns. We had a very successful football season, winning five games, losing one. and tying three. Our Homecoming Queen was Juanita Dahmer and King wa3 George Plvler. The Spring Concert, presented by the band and glee club, and the County Music Festival, were given in April. This was our basketball year! G. H. S. won over Marlinton in the finals at the Sectional Tournament held at Hillsboro to gain entrance in the Regional Tournament at Itoneeverte. There we gained victory over Ronceverte in the finals and that meant we were Charleston bound and the State B Tournament. At Charleston, we were defeated by Athens, the team that won the State “B Tournament. In the Spring, we had our Senior Sneak Day. tree-planting day. and the junior-senior party. Finally, came Class Night, Baccalaureate Sermon, and Graduation Night. Now the senior class wishes to thank all those who have made this journey of knowledge possible. The “Half-Century Limited” is rolling on. taking us to our various destinations. ACTIVITIEcf SENIOR PRAT The annual Senior Play was presented April 13 and 14. The three - act comedy “No Bride for the Groom,” by Austin Goetz, was a pronounced success. Both audiences expressed themselves as highly pleased and individual compli- ments were showered upon the actors. The most outstanding feature of the play’s success was the excellent bal- ance of acting skill. There was no high or low point of acting but each char- acter turned in a performance of such quality as to put the entire play on an even balance of high grade production. The cast and those playing the parts follows: Bess Selby .... ___________________________ Gloria Dean Eye One of the brides Herbert Prindel Zane Taylor The man who doesn’t want to marry Jolly _________________________ - Martha McCutcheon The girl who wants to marry Herbert Sophia Selby - Helen Snyder A widow who discovers she is in love again Digby Prindel ..... ........................... Hanley Ervin A rich old widower with young ideas Libby Little _..... Mary Alice Ervin Who is willing to be a bride Boots .......... Ben Poscover A colored boy Salamandy ................................. --- Nancy Harris A colored girl in close touch with the spirits Dot Claiborne —.....- ----- Edna Miller The girl who thinks she is going to marry Herbert Tom Swanton ____________________ — ----- George Rexrode In love with Bess Prissy Paluna______________...-_____________ Hilda Townsend A girl who wants to marry Tom Belinda Groot _____ Evelyn Hertig A dressmaker with a wagging tongue 4- H 6LUB) The Green Bark Merry Wigglers 4-H Club was organized in 1335 under the leadership of Mrs. Margaret Lightner Cole. Due to the large enrollment of the club in recent years it has been divided into a Junior and Senior group. Mrs. Cole still leads the Senior group with Miss Gloria Dean Eye as Assistant Leader. Miss Nancy Harris of the Senior club is Assistant Leader to Miss Wilda Tenney of the Junior club. This year the Senior Merry Wigglers have 34 members. Among the various activities of the club the past year are: (1) Public Program presented to the Parent-Teachers Association in January; (2) Winners of first place at County Field Day in the A Club group; (3) Several members attended the Annual Achievement Banquet in Marlinton last fall. Miss Gloria Dean Eye acted as County Song Leader at this meeting; (4) A large number had their projects at the State Fair and several won ribbons; (5) County Medal winners were Misses Yvonne Gilmore, Nancy Harris, Margaret Galford, and Gloria Dean Eye (G) Two members, Misses Gloria Dean Eye and Nancy Harris entered the state contest for National Club Congress at Chicago; (7) Misses Dixie Beard and Margaret Galford represented the club in the Rregional Demonstration Contest at Lewisburg. (8) A large representation attended County Camp at Camp Pocahontas, winning ten awards among which was the 4-H Pin by Nancy Harris and Jolene Dare Kerr. PRESIDENT .................................... ZANE TAYLOR VICE PRESIDENT ......................... MARTHA McCUTCHEON SECRETARY ..................................... BETTY LOWE TREASURER ............................ JOLENE DARE KERR REPORTER ................................. VIRGINIA HARRIS YVONNE GILMORE ........ SONG LEADERS DIXIE BEARD REPRESENTATIVE .................................... EVELYN HERTIG FIRST ROW—Left to Right: Gloria Dean Eye. Jimmy Ryder, Jerry Crist, Ellen Gragg, Evelyn Her- tig, Margaret Galford, Betty Lowe, Zane Taylor, Martha McCutcheon, Jenny Harris, Jolene Dare Kerr, Dixie Beard, Yvonne Gilmore, Mrs. Cole (leader). SECOND ROW—Left to Right: Nancy Harris. Lyle Taylor, Thomas Tenny. Donald Grogg, James Gragg, Barbara Keys, Donald Gum, Betty Hoover, Kerth Gum, Mary Alice Alderman, Glenna Wooddell, Jess e Simmons. THIRD ROW—Left to Right: Bobby Dill, Merle Moore, Ray Grogg. Paul Tenny, Peggy Lynn Shores, Betty Grogg. FUTURE HOMEMAKER The Future Homemakers of America is a Stata and National organization which enables girls to study vocational home economics in our public and secondary schools. Following the ideal in our motto, ‘‘Toward New Horizons,” and in following the purpose of the club, the art of homemaking, members work to achieve the ideal in home and community life. The 1949-50 club now includes 72 members. To be eligible, a student must have one year or more of horns economics and pass the entrance examination with a high average. PRESIDENT ..... VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY ..... TREASURER ..... REPRESENTATIVE REPORTER ... SONG LEADER HISTORIAN ..... PARLEMENTARIAN PIANIST ...... ... NANCY HARRIS .... ELAINE PECK ... ELLA FREEMAN JUANITA DAHMER GLENNA WOODDELL GLENNA WOODDELL .... JENNY HARRIS ... MARY ALDERMAN ... EVELYN HERTIG ... LINDA CASSELL BACK ROW—Left to Right: Dallas Gillispie. Louise Taylor. Betty Lou Sheets, Janet Ga.ner, Joanne Townsend. Faye Collins, Vera Mahaffey, Gaynell Grimes, Joanne Henry, Bonnie Rankin, Shirley Lam- bert. Margaret Shifflett, Elizabeth Meeks. Lily Bell Moore, Evelyn Hevener, Anna Lee Miller. THIRD ROW—Left to Right: Miss Host (Advisor), Virginia Shepherd. Betty Lowe, Betty Ruth Sheets, Wanda Tracy, Hazel Brewster, Sadie Lambert, Nancy Judy. Bessie Nelson. Beatrice Greathouse, June Christ. Ellen Gragg, Charlotte Cassell, Mary Dare Doyle. Helen Jackson, Imogene Snyder, Betty Kutn McLaughlin. Mary Belle Sampson, Florence Nottingham, Sue Sawyers, Nacmi Wegner, Shiney Brubaker, Barbara Conrad, Elva June Phillips. Shirley Murphy, Gail Meeks. SECOND ROW—Left to Right: Anna Mae Moore, Wilc'a Nay. Glenna Wooddell, Evelyn Hertig, Ella Freeman, Nancy Harris, Elaine Peck, Juan ta Dahmer, Linda Cassell, Jenny Harris, Mary Alice Alderman, Betty Sutton, Julia Curry, Gurlie Imes, Jesse Simmons. Ruby Mullenax, Hilda Townsend. FIRST ROW—Left to Right: Mary Ellen Cassell, Delorsie Wright, Margaret Galford, Nancy Moats, Betty Tacy, Betty Jane Nelson, Mary Frances Chestnut. Leola Shields, Shirley Downey, Jean Taylor, Betty Jo Simmons, Mary Barnasky, Betty Jean Nelson. Frances Brewster, Jolene Kerr, Thelma Jean Hoover, Elizabeth Murphy, Maryln Gum, Bennie Mullenax, Alice Gillispie, Mary Ware, Audrey Kessler, Anaiee Murphy, Peggy Lynn Shores. FUTURE FARMER WHAT IT IS — WHAT IT DOES The Future Farmers of America or “F. F. A.” as it is commonly known, is the state and national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools. It is an educational, non-profit, non-political farm youth organization of voluntary membership, designed to de- velop agricultural leadership, character, thrift, scholarship, co-operation, citizenship and patriotism. Its members learn, through participating experiences, how to conduct and take part in public meetings, to speak in public, to solve their own problems, and to assume civic responsibility. The F. F. A. is an intra-curricular part of vocational education in agriculture in the public school system. The activities of the G. H. S. Chapter this year includes: (1) Parent and Son Banquet; (2) Federation Field Day including Parliamentary Procedure Contest, Public Speaking Contest and Record Book Content; (3) Sheep Shearing Demonstration; (4) State F. F. A. Conference at Jackson’s Mill. Officers for the year are: PRESIDENT ............................................. GEORGE WILMOTH VICE PRESIDENT ............................... RICHARD NOTTINGHAM SECRETARY ........................................... JOHN HEVENER TREASURER ............................................... BILL WAUGH REPORTER ........................................... KENNETH CASSELL BACK ROW—Standing, Left to Right: Sam Galford, Harold Lambert, Eugene Simmons, Zane Taylor, George Wilmoth, Lawrence Shifflett, Neal Cassell, Bill Waugh Ray Galford, Samuel Ryder, Charles Rexrode. SECOND ROW—Standing, Left to Right: Russell Arbogast, Kay Burgess, Merle Kerr, Bobby Buter- baugh, Harold Wilfong, Douglas Simmons. John Hevener, Steve Barnasky, Danny Nicely. Charles Collins, Lester Waybright, Franklin Rankin, Calvin Galford. THIRD ROW—Sitting, Left to Right: Junior Vandevander, Leroy Hill, Gordon Beckett, Donald Lam- bert, Thurman Hill, George Mullenax, George Bennett, Clifford Townsend, Bobby Gum. Paul Vandevander, Zane S’mmons, David E. Smith. FOURTH ROW—Kneeling, Left to Right: Julian Gillispie, Eugene Nelson, Charles Brock, Jimmy Horner, Boyd Wright, Bobby Brown, James Puffenbarger, Charles Ryder, Billy Gainer, Jimmy Ryder, Mer- lin White, Robert Wilfong. ROYS HOME ECONOMICS CEA Jhf Organized for the first time in the history of Greenbank high school, this class has established a precedent of hard work and high ideals. Left to Right: Estell Hickman, Robert Ware, Robert Simmons, Leo Judy and Edsel Hiner. COMMERCIAL CLUI) The Greenbank Commercial Club serves as a stepping-stone for boys and girls who wish to make business their career. The club was organized in 1920 with 6 members and 6 Remington type- writers. Today the club consists of 80 members and has 34 Royal typewriters. Five Gray Magic Royal typewriters were added this year. M iss Marfha McCutcheon has been selected to represent our club at Mountain State College at Parkersburg, May 13, to com- pete in a contest for the “Outstanding Secretary of Tomorrow.” Martha has been awarded a Competent Typist’s Pin by the Gregg Publishing Company for accuracy and speed in typing. Id I E) R A Rf CMJ1) (1) To enable those who enjoy reading to acquire the techniques for lo- cating information. (2) To serve others who use our library. “For books are more than books, they are doors.” MEMBERS Dorothy Dickenson Sarah Arbogast George Rexrode Barbara Keys Edward Meeks Robert Simmons Elaine Peck Helen Taylor Virginia Harris if e io u E) The class in Driver’s Education was added to cur curriculum in the school year of 1947-48. Since then, with the inclusion of this second semester, seventy-three students have been trained in operation skills as well as aided in developing proper driving attitudes. Such a course in our secondary schools has been necessitated by the tremendous social problem which has resulted frcm the large increase of vehicles using our highways. If the school system has as or.e of its primary aims the solving of a community’s problems then certainly a class in Driver’s Education has an important position in its curriculum. It is not a first purpose of this club to train the stud-nt in various highway skills. It is rather a prime objective to inculcate upon the mind of the prospective driver that there exist highway man- ners as well as table manners which if practiced lead toward safer and more pleasant driving. STANDING—Left to Right: Ruby Comette. Anna Lee Miller, Edna Lee Miller, Evelyn Hevener, Betty Lowe, Ella Freeman, Anna Murphy, Norma Gragg, Audrey Kessler, and Mr. McElwee. A F E KNEELING—Left to Right: Donnie Meeks, Frank Hamrick, and Robert Simmons. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department under the direction of Miss Steffanie Bendix, G. H. S. Music Director, and Miss Dorothy McNeel, County Music Supervisor, has fol- lowed the customary activities program during the school year, including: 1. Active participation at all home scheduled athletic events. 2. Participation in community sponsored programs. 3. G. H. S. Band and Chorus Spring Concert—March 30. 4. Participation in the County Music Festival—April 28-29. 5. Chorus Participation in Annual Commencement Activities. Identification for Accompanying Photographs CHORUS BACK ROW—Standing. Left to Right: Zane Taylor, Jerry Crist, Leo Judy, Buddy Simmons, George Plyler, Frank Hamrick, Donnie Meeks, Jimmy Ryder, Ray Sage, Leroy Hill, and George Bennett. SECOND ROW—Left to Right: Miss Bendix, Estelle Hickman, Evelyn Hertig, Mary Alice Alderman, Jewell Wilfong, Jolene Kerr, Ella Freeman. Sue Sawyers, Elaine Peck, Jo Betty Pritchard, Barbara Howell, Jessie Simmons. Glenna Wooddell, Elva June Phillips, Gloria Dean Eye, and Martha McCutcheon. THIRD ROW—Left to Right: Dorothy Dickenson, Ruby Mullenax, Bessie Nelson, Joanne Henry, Lin- da Lee Cassell, Margaret Shifflett, Dallas Gillispie, Sadie Lambert Hazel Brewster, June Crist, Ellen Gragg, and Patsy Elbon. FOURTH ROW—Left to Right: Naomi Wenger, Dixie Beard, Yvonne Gilmore, Edna Lee Miller, Anna Lee Miller, Betty Kincaid, Betty June Sutton, and Carolyn Ryder. BAND FIRST ROW—Seated, Left to Right: Patsy Hefner, Edna Miller, Patty Nottingham, Jean Carpenter, Doris Snyder, Mary Cassell, Robert Simmons, Mary Alderman Deloris Snyder, Joyce Waybright, Betty Sim- mons, Anna Miller, Mary Wooddell. SECOND ROW—Standing, Left to Right: Peggy Sheets, Rachel McCutcheon, Betty Grogg, Eleanor Snyder, Ella Freeman, Martha McCutcheon, Gloria Dean Eye. Jolene Kerr, Mary Doyle, Peggy Shores, and Ellen Gragg. THIRD ROW—Left to Right: Miss Bendir, Nancy Judy, Virginia Sheppard, Nancy Harris, Jo Betty Pritchard, Evelyn Hertig. Audrey Kessler, Ruby V. Mullenax, Hilda Townsend, Sadie Lambert, Kerth Gum, and Virginia Harris. CHORII RAND The G. H. S. Press Club is organized for the purpose of editing the school publications, The Golden Eagle and The Mountain Breeze. Membership in the club includes the following: Editor-in-Chief ... ... Zane Taylor Assistant Editor _________ Helen Snyder News Editor _______ Ella Freeman Editorial Editor Martha McCutcheon Sports Editor ________ Nancy Harris Business Manager Gloria Dean Eye Art Editor __________ Buddy Simmons Feature Editors ....... ... Sadie Lambert and Evelyn Hertig Juanita Dahmer Leo Judy Dorothy Dickenson Sarah Arbogast Clara Dahmer Evelyn Hertig Jolene Kerr Dallas May Virginia Snyder Hazel Brewster Estell Hickman Helen Taylor PRB club HOT MINCH Greenbank High School’s Up-to-Date Hot Lunch Room VO-AGr SHOP Our Modernly Equipped Shop 7 T H Id lb T I CB df F O 0 T B A Is, I, The Golden Eagles enjoyed a successful football season with a 5 won, 1 lost, and 3 tied record. Although they had a clean slate in the Conference, two ties kept them from winning the Northern Championship. With so many seniors graduating, it will be interesting to watch the youngsters in 1950 in their attempt to take up where their older fellow players left off. THE VARSITY “G” CLUB FRONT ROW—Left to Right: Jackie Cromer, Marlin Shears, Dale McLaughlin. Robert Waugh, Keitn Meels, Robert Tacy, Neil Cassell, Paul Tenney, Don McLaughlin. Henry Dickenson, and Frank Collins. SECOND ROW—Left to Right: George Rexrode. Ray Grogg, John Hevener, John Brown, Kenneth Cassell, William Sutton, Gray Cassell, Lawson CassjM, Bruce Bosley, Ben Poscover, Hanley Ervin, Ken- neth Shears, and Mr. Mosser. STANDING—Left to Right: Ray Grogg, Marlin Shears, Grey Cassell, Bruce Bosley, William Sutton, Bobby Bennett, Kenneth Cassell, Jerry Shears, Dale McLaughlin, Mr. Mosser (Coach). SITTING—Left to Right: Jack Cromer (Mgr.), Johnny Brown, Don McLaughlin, George Rexrode, Hanley Ervin, Kenneth Shears, Paul Tenny, Frank Collins (Mgr.). SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT AT HILLSBORO Marlinton Marlinton Hillsboro Renick Marlinton Frankford Greenbank Greenbank Greenbank Champions REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT RONCEVERTE Ronceverte 42 Ronceverte 37 Cowen .... 39 Greenbank .. 46 Greenbank Champions Greenbank 49 Meadow Bridge .... 44 Davis Fairview STATE TOURNAMENT AT CHARLESTON Fairview Kermit Kermit Ravenswood Kermit Athens 66 Athens Greenbank 53 Athens State Champions Moorefield Moorefield Smithfield Athens Greenbank had a very successful basketball season, finishing with an over-all record of 20 wins, and 4 losses. The outstanding players were Bruce Bosley, William Sutton, Jerry Shears, Kenneth Shears, Marlin Shears, Ray Grogg, Paul Tenney, Bobby Bennett and Don McLaughlin. Purpose: Organized in 1947 under the direction of the Athletic Depart- ment and Mr. Harris, the club prepares and serves refreshments for the basket- ball teams following each home game. Twelve girls are included in the club: three selected from each class. Three Senior girls serve as chairmen during the year. Members are as follows: STANDING—Left to Right: June Crist, Shirley Brubaker, Helen Jackson, Joanne Townsend, Jo Betty Pritchard, Imogene Snyder, Charlotte Cassell, Betty Lowe, and Betty Ruth Sheets. SITTING—Left to Right: Martha McCutcheon, Nancy Harris, and Gloria Dean Eye. BOOSTERS C Ip II B) KNEELING—Left to Right: Barbara Howell, Juanita Dahmer, and Margaret Galford. FIRST ROW—Left to Right: Joanne Rose, Yvonne Gilmore, Dixie Beard, Ella Freeman, Martha Me- Cutcheon, Evelyn Hertig, Gloria Dean Eye, Nancy Harris. Barbara Keyes, Jenny Harris, Mary Alice Aider- man, Betty Hoover, Jo Betty Pritchard, and Betty Jane Nelson. SECOND ROW—Left to Right: Betty Murphy, Jimmy Ryder, James Gragg, Charlotte Cassell, Evelyn Hevener, Millie Ryder, Daisy Rexrode, Robert Ware Gale Meeks, Betty Tacy, Mary Catherine Ware, Glen- na Wooddell, Margaret Jo Plyler, Elaine Peck, Shirley Higgins, and Anna Murphy. THIRD ROW—Left to Right: Donny Meeks, hrank Hamrick, Leroy Hill, Donald Lambert. Sam Gal- ford, Russell Arbogast, Shirley Lambert, Thelma Jo Gum, Deloris Wright, Elizabeth Nelson, and Dicel Hoover. GREENBANK HIGH SCHOOL AMNIIAId H0MB601IM6 On November 5, 1949, Greenbank High School celebrated is annual Home- coming. The feature of the day was the football game between the “Golden Eagles” and the “Marlinton Copperheads,” and the crowning of the Greenbank High School King and Queen. KING: George Plyler QUEEN: Juanita Dahmer Crown Bearers: Jane Taylor and Leonard Wilfong JERRY SHEARS President Varsity “G” Club Winner of Regional Sportsmanship Trophy NEAL CASSELL Co-C2ptain 1949-50 Football Team They Helped to Win Outstanding Honors for Our School 1949-50 TROPHIES Conference - Sectional - Regional GREENBANK HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEAMI Leading the 1949-1950 Greenbank High School spirit were the 3 cheerleaders: Left to Right: —Margaret Galford (Sophomore); Barbara Howe (Junior), and Juanita Dahmer (Senior). COMM EM CBMENT SENIOR SERMON SUNDAY, MAY 21, 1950 PROCESSIONAL — March From Tannhauser Wagner Virginia Harris INVOCATION Reverend Robert L. Byrd COME, THOU ALMIGHTY KING Giardinia Audience SERMON Reverend Graham H. Keys LOST CHORD A. Sullivan Green Bank High School Chorus TRUMPET SOLO Gloria Dean Eye BENEDICTION Reverend Clifford F. Beckett RECESSIONAL — Recessional March DeKoven Yvonne Gilmore HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY, MAY 23 ,1950 PROCESSIONAL — March From “Aida” Verdi Ellen Gragg INVOCATION Reverend E. Kyle Sawyers BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC P. J. Wilhousky Grean Bank High School Chorus SALUTATORY ADDRESS: “To the Scratch” Gloria Dean Eye INTRODUCTION SPEAKER Virgil B. Harris Principal, Green Bank Schools ADDRESS Dr. Harry B. Heflin President, Glenville State College VOCAL SOLO Evelyn Hertig PRESENTATION OF CLASS Warren E. Blackhurst Senior Class Sponsor PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Mr. E. S. Clutter, Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools Mr. Grey Beverage, Member of the Board of Education PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL AWARDS Minnie Parg Senior Class Sponsor VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: “The Race Ahead” Martha McCutcheon eOMM EM CEMEMf EIGHTH GRADE FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1950 PROCESSIONAL — Loyalty March F. S. Swift Peggy Sheets INVOCATION Reverend Albeit Law Tenney FATHER MOST HOLY Crusader’s Hymn Green Bank Grade School Chorus SALUTATORY ADDRESS William Joseph Orndorff A SPRINGTIME ROUNDELAY W. A. Mozart Green Bank Grade School Chorus ADDRESS . Mr. Edgel Dean Principal, Richwood High School PRESENTATION CLASS Virgil B. Harris Principal, Green Bank Schools PRESENTATION DIPLOMAS Mr. Mack H. Brooks, Assistant Superintendent of Pocahontas Schools Mr. Grey Beverage, Member of the Board of Education PRESENTATION SCHOOL AWARDS Mr. Estes Crist VALEDICTORY ADDRESS Gladys Alvina Turner ZENITH OVERTURE __________________ H. Bennett Green Bank High and Grade School Band Class Donna Cathern Brubaker Patricia Jean Gum Mary Beatrice Keys Hilda Grace Miller Phyllis Jane McLaughlin Nancy Lou Nicely Patricia Anne Nottingham Betty Ella Simmons Doris Ilene Snyder Grace Virginia Taylor Lorene Evelyn Wilfong Edward Dale Dean Kent Galford, Jr. Forrest Grogg, Jr. Jerry Lee Miller Howard Lee Miller George Carlon Pritchard CLASS PRESIDENT .................. Roll Aleda Dawn Cromer Patricia Ann Hall Mamie Sue Keys Rachel McCutcheon Fannie Margaret Mullenax Barbara Jean Nottingham Wilma Lee Riley De loris Irene Snyder Barbara Jean Taylor Gladys Alvina Turner Betty Jo Wooddell Alfred Clark Ervir.e William Russell Gore John Frederick Harris Kirklyn McNeer Kerr William Joseph Orndorff Donald Cameron Yates .......... PATRICIA ANN HALL CLASS COLORS Orchid and White CLASS MOTTO “Do Your Best, for We Shall Not Pass This Way Again” CLASS FLOWER Lilac C JH O O R CB Id R IStf ID R SEPTEMBER: 7—Date of Entrance Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Boys ....... 22 Boys .... 20 Boys 26 Boys ....... 43 Girls ...... 28 Girls .... 27 Girls 40 Girls ...... 30 9—First football game. Tied with Alderson 6-6. 15— Bruce Bosley hurts leg while practicing football. 16— We journey to Moorefield to be beaten 0-14. We also picked band majorettes. 19—Rev. Q. R. Arbogast gave a talk on John 2. It was very brief and interesting, stressing the thought cf selfishntss. Seniors also ordered their ring? and cards. 23— We played Renick 38-6. The band plays for the first time this year under the supervision of Miss Bendix, our ntw instructor. The death of Kathleen Slayton, one of our senior girls, brings sorrow to the members of the senior class as w-11 as the student body and faculty. 30— Football game with Frankford, 14-0. Sophomore class holds its annual class party. OCTOBER: 5—Used fire escapes for first time for real drills. C—Elected King and Queen for our annual Homecoming football game. 7—Holiday for Forest Festival. Webster Spring? game 12-9. 13— Photographer takes graded school pictures. 14— Senior class has its annual class party. Play Lowisburg 26-0. 21— Journey to White Sulphur for game 0-0. 22— Junior class holds its annual class party. 24— Senicr class receives its class cards. 26—Sayre Studio takes high school pictures. 28—Journey to Hillsboro to play football 13-13. 31— Home Economics Club holds informal initiations. Band leads Durbin Halloween parade. NOVEMBER: 3—First snow of the year. 5—Homecoming game 14-0. Crown the Homecoming King and Queen, George Plyler, Juanita Dahmer. 7—Seniors receive proofs from Sayre Studio. 10— School dismissed for S. E. A. 11— Senior Day at D. E. College, Elkins, West Virginia. Fifteen seniors from G. H. S. attend. 14— Varsity G holds initiations. 15— F. H. A. formal initiation. 4-H banquet. 19—Varsity G party. 28—Several teachers and many students out for deer hunting. One day excused. DECEMBER: 5—Basketball games between teachers and senior girls and large and lean men, for the benefit of the Varsity G Club. 13— Journey to Circleville for first basketball game of the season 59-14. Band plays. 14— Pictures arrive from Clarksburg. Varsity G holds meeting. 15— 4-H Club holds meeting and exchange Christmas gifts. 16— Journey to Davis 22-43. 24— Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY: 2— Return to school after a big vacation. 3— Seniors receive their class rings. Journey to Waits Sulphur 48-27. 4— Third six weeks tests begin. 5— Edgar Allen Poe from Social Security visits seniors. 6— Beat Frankford in basketball. 12— Mr. Paul Collins, Marshall College representative interviews seniors. 13— Play Lewisburg in basketball 52-26. 17— F. H. A. meeting. Play Marlinton in basketball 31-28. Cake walk after the game. 18— Grades journey to Hillsboro for game 24-30. 25— Graded School plays Hillsboro in basketball 24-19. 26— Dr. Harrington from West Virginia University gives an interesting address on India. Journey to Hillsboro for game 52-13. 27— President’s Ball at G. H. S. gymnasium for the benefit of the March of Dimes. 28— Play Davis in basketball 30-39. 31—Play Renick 49-14. CHO0L CALENDAR (Continued) FEBRUARY: 4—Play Webster Springs 43-37. 7—Play Circleville 64-28. 10—Play Lewisburg 40-29. 13— Play Tygarts Valley 35-26. Public 4-H meeting. 14— Play White Sulphur 48-32. 15— Graded school journeys to Marlinton for gam? 13-32. 17— We journey to Marlinton for game 45-44. 18— First robin of the year! 20— Play Hillsboro 54-30. 22— Rev. Melton, Marlinton minister, gives an interesting address on Brotherhood. 23— Mr. Richard Currence, Prosecuting Attorney of Pocahontas County, gives an address to the Senior government, commercial law, and the civics classes. 24— Play-off at Ronceverte, Greenbank vs. Crighton. Victory!!!!!!! 25— Tygarts Valley plays here 41-46. 4-H Rural Electrical program held. MARCH: 3-4—Sectional tournament at Hillsboro. Green Bank takes first place. 9—Debate held between the senior government class and the English III class on “Socialized Medi- cine.” The English III class wins. 10- 11—Regional tournament held at Ronceverte. Greenbank again takes first place. 16— 17—State tournament held at Charleston. The “Clean Playing Five” loses. Order the yearbooks. The advanced home economics class, under the supervision of Miss Post, prepares and serves their formal dinner with Mr. Harris as their guest. 22—The boys home economics class prepares and 6erves their formal dinner with Mr. Charlie Gragg as their guest. Mr. Harris leaves for Chicago to attend a meeting of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools. 30— G. H. S. annual Band and Glee Club concert. 31— F. F. A. holds annual Parent-Son banquet. APRIL: 4— Miss Post, Mr. Gragg, and the advanced home economics class journey to Elkins to tour the bakeries and furniture stores. 5— G. H. S. home economics club holds its formal Easter tea. 6— Dr. Dennison, representative from Potomac State, interviews seniors. 13— Home economics meeting. Senior class presents annual play, “No Bride for the Groom, under the direction of Mr. Blackhurst. 14— Miss Post and eight members of the Future Homemakers Club journey to Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, for Regional Homemakers Conference. Miss Bendix was a guest on this trip. 16— County Educational Association meeting. Mr. A. S. Hill was elected President and Mr. June Riley as the President of the C. T. A. 19— Seniors receive their announcements. Sgt. Loving, Army Recruiter of Ronceverte, talks to seniors. 20— Mr. Harris leaves to attend the Elementary Principal’s meeting in Clarksburg. 21— F. H. A. club holds annual party. Food program for the school. 22— Miss Parg journeys to Elkins, West Virginia, to take Edsel Hiner, Martha McCutcheon, Glenna Wooddell and Sadie Lambert to take the Civil Service Examination. 27—Annual Spring Choral Festival held at Marlinton. 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