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BAILEY BUGLE. BAILEY. NORTH CAROLINA. DECEMBER. 19t^6 PAPrR P TheChristmgsSpirit NoStudentNeedBeLockinglnSuliectsOrActivities Kaye Wiggs and Celia May "Silent night, holy night," voice the carolers as they cover the homes of shut- ins and friends, singing about the birth of Christ. Seen through the dim light of candles, their faces ap pear as angels. Even the air, filled with the spir it of Christmas, whispers its message of peace and love and warm-hoartednoss. CAROLING Caroling is only a part of the Christmas season. The once-a-year enjoyment of decorating the tree, sending Christmas cards to one's loved ones, and giv ing gifts are all phases of this particular time. So many of us look for ward to Christmas just as a time when we exchange gifts with our friends and relatives. Ctoistmas is a joyful time, but we shouldn't em phasize the merrymaking as much as the fact that it is the Christ child’s birthday. GIVING Probably the biggest thrill at Christmas is to give a gift to someone who is not expecting one. This proves that the pro verb, it is more blessed to give than to receivc, is true. This year in a world full of anxiety, let's help to put Christ back into . Christmas by helping some unfortunate person with our gifts instead of just 3xchanging them. Only then will we have the real Christmas spirit. "The curriculum is so ar ranged that practically all students are enabled to get the subjects that are required to prepare them for further training in their chosen vocations," is the school's answer to the criticism heard about "unprepared graduates", REQUIREMENTS Every student has to take four years of Englishj one of mathematicsj two social studies, American History and one other unit; two sciences, biology and one elective; Health and Physi cal Education; and six electives, totaling six teen credits. Most Bailey students grad uate with seventeen units, since all ninth graders take five subjects. Many students graduate with twenty credits, taking the full load of five subjects each year. ELECTIVES "By the wise choice of electives, a graduate can be ready to enter the pro fession of his choice or continue his education," emphasize the faculty. In addition to the curri culum, a student has, over the four years, a choice of taking part in various Mrs.Lewis Plans ChristmasMenu Following the usual cus tom, the cafeteria staff mil serve its Christmas dinner next Friday. Mrs. Lewis, lunchroom super visor, promises this menu: Turkey with giblet gravy Cranberry sauce—Milk String beans—Fruit Jello Bread—Christmas Candy For December the surplus commodities have been ham burger, tiirkeys, and rice, around which the menus are being planned. Every day each child is allowed to get "seconds" of any food on his plate. "We have had a wonderful year so far, and the co operation has been perfect from each teacher and stu dent. Every day has been a real pleasure; so to each of you a Merry Christmas" expresses Mrs. Lewis. clubs and sports in high school. Ed S to'^l 0 Store VISIT SANTA'S HEADQUARTERS FOR YOUR CHRISIMAS SHOPING AT
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