Pine Bluff High School - Zebra Yearbook (Pine Bluff, AR)

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The 1974 ZEBRA Dedicated to Mrs. Beth Griffing Since 1952 Mrs. Beth Griffing has been a guiding force in our school. In addition to her duties as Mr. Goss’ secretary, Mrs. Griffing does a lot of work for the senior class. She handles the homecoming election, sells prom tickets, ranks the seniors, makes out the diplomas, works with the National Honor Society, and does many other things which benefit the seniors. Born in Pine Bluff, Mrs. Griffing attended Pine Bluff High School and after graduation enrolled in Judkin’s Business School. In September, 1952, Mrs. Griffing was hired as Mr. Jerry Patterson’s secretary. There were no other secretaries in the school at the time; so she had a tremendous load. Since Mr. Patterson’s retirement Mrs. Griffing has served under six different principals, including Mr. Elgie Goss. She and her husband, Mr. Claud J. Griffing, have three daughters and ten grandchildren. She loves to read and cook and she enjoys crocheting. Mrs. Griffing is active in the Pilot Club of Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff Association of Educational Secretaries. She is a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. In her twenty-one years in the school system, Mrs. Griffing has always been very friendly, helpful, and dedicated. Mr. Patterson put it best: Mrs. Griffing was very capable and efficient. She was always courteous and I never saw her angry or upset. She was well-liked by students and faculty, and she was and still is an excellent secretary.” To show our sincere appreciation for everything she has done, the ZEBRA staff proudly dedicates the 1974 ZEBRA to Mrs. Beth Griffing. 16

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This school year was unusual from the beginning. The John Allen Building had been razed, and at times we were cramped and uncomfortable. But during the first two weeks we had an abbreviated schedule, ending each day at 1:30, to allow for adjustments to the heat and the crowded conditions. As we adjusted to the school day routine many of us became active in organizations and extracurricular programs and we found the longer lunch period a welcome change. Looking back we see that autumn was made up of many memorable things: homecoming, the football games, the rodeo parade, 50’s day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and squirrel season, all of which should remain with us for some time. Reflections of Autumn