Faculty
Name: Betty S. Jarrell
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Phoenix, AZ
Date: Mar 18, 2007
Comments: I taught at WWHS from 1947-1977. Then I was transferred to the new
Voc-Tech center. I was the teacher-coordinator of Distributive Education. I
organized DECA and also the National Honor Society. My husband was Millard G.
Jarrell, who taught Chemistry for a number of years but now is deceased. I moved
to Phoenix in 2004 and now live with my son, Chuck Jarrell. My best regards to
all former faculty and graduates.
Name: Pamela Faulkner
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Oct 2, 2006
Comments: Hello, Everyone.
I am still teaching at WWHS and still loving every minute of it. This year I am teaching yearbook and AP English 12.
I am looking for 2004 and 2005 yearbooks to purchase. Someone stole mine out of the room. If you know anyone
who doesn't really value theirs, refer them to me.
Name: Miriam Gelfer
Class of: faculty
Now living in: Watertown, MA
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Comments: I was the Choral Director at WWHS from 1976-80. I have very fond memories of being the musical
director of the musicals, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Oklahoma." Teaching
high school vocal music was one of the highlights of my life.
I am now an Episcopal Priest serving a congregation in Newton, MA. I still sing in the Choir!
Name: Pamela Faulker
Class of: faculty
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Monday, December 20, 2004
Comments: I am presently teaching AP English 12 and yearbook at WWHS. I still love teenagers and
teaching. In November 2004, I passed my National Teacher Certification. I want to thank all the students
who lived through that process with me for their help and patience. I hope all my former students are doing well.
Name: Becky (Withers) Rector
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Friday, June 11, 2004
Comments: Hello, Class of 1977! It feels both wonderful and strange being a faculty member after graduating
more than 25 years ago. In fact, my husband Tim and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this year in April. We
have 2 daughters: Adrienne (Berry) 21 who lives in Crab Orchard and is a Concord College student and Megan 20 who still
lives at home and is also a Concord student. They both plan to become elem. school teachers before long. I am teaching
English, newspaper staff and creative writing at WWHS and love being back in the maroon and white halls. Things are a
little different since our days in the '70s. It would be great to hear from some of my old friends especially from the
band. If you have any children at Woodrow, let me know & I'll keep an eye out for them!
Name: Ron Kidd
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Monday, March 29, 2004
Comments: I graduated in 1980. I am currenlty the head coach for the Boy's Basketball team at Woodrow. We won
the state championship in 2004. Married Tammy Saunders (from Mercer County). Two children: Bryndan (16) a junior
at WWHS and Alexis (13) 7th grade at Park Middle School. Would love to hear from all my old school friends.
Name: Pamela Faulkner
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2003
Comments: I began teaching at WWHS in 1998-99. I hope all my former students are
doing well. I am still teaching AP English 12 and school newspaper as part of one of the best faculties in West Virginia.
Name: Deborah Cashion
Class of: Faculty
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2002
Comments: I am still teaching at WWHS. I would love to hear from former students!
Name: Mr. Tim Davis
Class of: faculty 68-70
Now living in: Virginia
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2002
Comments: My first teaching assignment was in Beckley. Some of my fondest memories
of teaching are from my years teaching art and English at Woodrow Wilson. I still have
art work by Sheila Seldon, Charlie Smith, Donna Tolbert, Walter Waitcus, and others. Today
I am English Department Chair and Head Football Coach at Sherando High School in Virginia. I'd enjoy hearing from any past students.
Name: Myrna Moles Meredith
Class of: 1957 (also faculty 1962-1965)
Now living in: Elkins, WV; Beckley, WV; & Gastonia, NC
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2001
Comments: I'm not sure, from one day to the next, exactly where I live. Perhaps
within the nest few years, I will settle somewhere. I am headed for WV as soon as I can get
my act together. Froggie, put this email address on your list.
Name: Cristene "Tina" Oscar Rakes
Class of: 1963 & Faculty
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2001
Comments: I have been teaching Algebra I &
II, Geometry, Trigonometry and other topics in Math since 1977. I love my
students and I love teaching math.
my email address is torakes@citynet.net (home, may change soon) or crakes@access.k12.wv.us (school)
Name: Robert "Frog" Young
Class of: Faculty 62-89
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2001
Comments: I was very fortunite to have worked with the very best faculty in the
State of WV. I also worked with the best principals including, C.G. Peregoy, Ross
Hutchens, Racine Thompson and Miller Hall. Would you believe!! I loved ALL my students.
Name: JoEllen Livingston
Class of: faculty 1981-1990
Now living in: Centreville, VA
Date: Oct. 4, 2000
Comments:
Name: Janice Elkins Bramlett
Class of: '66--FACULTY
Now living in: Beckley
Date: July 30, 2000
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