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GOLDSBORO HI NEWS
April 20, 1945
Goldsboro Hi News
Published eight times a year by the journalism
class of Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro,
N. C. Members of the International Quill and
Scroll Society and Colimibia Scholastic Press
Association.
Volume XVIII
(INTERNATIONA^
Number 6
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Jean Pyatt, ’45
News Editor Anne Stowe, ’45
Editorial Editor Gatsey Butler, ’45
Sports Editor Gloria Gurganus, ’44
Jr. Sports Editor F. W. Stanley, ’47
Picture Editors Zeno Spence, Bill Shrago, ’45
Alumni Editor Helen Winslow, ’45
Literary Editor Jean Powell, ’45
Exchange Editor Nell Cook, ’45
Feat\ire Editor Harriette Thompson, ’45
Reporters Charles Frick, Harry Lane, ’45
Barbara Denise, Pat Denise, ’45
BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager Bill Shrago, ’45
Ad Manager Frances Te-y^, ’45
Circulation Manager Mary Gardner Pate, ’45
Adviser Mr. Eugene Roberts
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special rates on ad contracts.
Entered as second-class matter October 26,
1931, at the postoffice at Goldsboro, N. C.,
xmder the act of March 3, 1879.
We Honor
George Armstrong
Congratulations!
Goldmasquers and Mr. ^ritton
You have deservingly won the title
of being the best dramatic group in the
high schools of North Carolina. The art
exhibits as well as the contest produc-/
tions have made our school outstand
ing in the State. Mr. Britton’s new posi
tion as president of the Carolina Dram
atic Association is an honor of high de
gree and is another addition to his
colorful career.
The toil and sweat of our beloved
director and his diligent workers stand
out now in the form of a crown—which
will be indelible in the history of our
school. The plaque that hangs on the
wall in Room 16—^beside the award for
last year—^will be an incentive for those
who will carry on this educational pro- ‘
gram in years to come.
We are proud of you—^we thank you
^—^we look forward to making our de
partment still more elaborate.
Yes, we walked away with top hon
ors. We paid a tribute to last year’s
contest winners — Vassie Balckum,
leader of the Goldmasquers, and his
fellow workers.
And we can make our crown shine
more brightly only if we carry on with
more zest and enthusiasm than ever be
fore.
At the Polls
The Student Association officers lead
our school for nine months. The school
elects its leaders every spring for the
following year. That time has come.
In nominating and voting,' each in
dividual should consider every quality
of the candidate, and, by actual expe
rience, realize the qualities needed to
fulfill the office. Leadership, the most
essential characteristic in a good officer,
should be outstanding in the nominee.
Sincerity and faithfulness, the reasons
for an efficient student government, are
others to be considered. Select the can-
, didate who will serve with indefatig
able efforts and unselfishness. Elect,
not the one who does only his part, but
the one who does more than his share
of the work—^and without complaining.
There will be no regular senior class
next year. Therefore, the leadership of
the school will fall on the shoulders of
the present sophomore class. Their task
will continue for two years.
Someone said, “There is one of two
^things an association can do: go for
ward or backward.” “At a standstill”
Blue eyes and blond
hair plus a nickname
“Mop” describe our
honoree for this issue—
who is none other than
that Senior boy, George
Armstrong. On Septem
ber 21, 1928, Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Armstrong
became the proud par
ents of a bouncing baby
boy, George.
, George has been ac
tive in school life since
his freshman year. He
is a SA marshal, a Na
tional Thespian, a Goldmasquer, chair
man of the Board of Elections, and a
member of that board last year. He par
ticipates in class activities in being on
the Junior Rotarian Committee and was
an ad solicitor for the annual Gohisca.
Since entering high school he has been
a member of the War Bond committee,
the SA free lunch committee, and has
held numerous homeroom and class
room offices. Taking a prominent part
in the field of dramatics, George has
played in “Byrd’s Christmas Carol,”
“Mrs. Moonlight,” “Lost Horizon,”
“Out of the Darkness,” and in the con
test play, acted the part of Hoot in the
Senior contest play, “Parmer Brown’s
Pig.”
Sonny Tufts and Ingrid Bergman
rate tops in the movies with George.
Tommy Dorsey is the leader of bands
and “Star Dust” top tune. Lemon pie
and steaks are luscious, and nutritious,
says “Mop”. Bing Crosby is the crooner,
qnd The Moon is Down the book.
George anticipates going to Carolina
to become a chemical engineer. Good
luck, George, we wish you all the suc
cess, and may the future be yours!
4th Quarter Challenge
Now that the last quarter of the
school year is in progress Seniors are
beginning to realize that it is their last
opportunity to show what they really
can do—the last opportunity in high
school. The things we accomplish in
these nine weeks will add to the full
ness of our lives, regardless of whether
we go straight to work or to college.
Those of us who have done our work
well should continue to do so; those
of us who have not should strive to ful
fill what is expected of us.
To next year’s leaders we extend our
best wishes and hope for their well
being. We hope that this last quarter
will add to the preparation that they are
making for the future years in high
school. Your work should be a high
example of what it ought to be in other
quarters to come.
The Freshmen who l^^ave fitted into
the altogether different method of
school are to be praised for their ex
cellent adaptability to high school life.
Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen
—none of us are to be overlooked—
shall we work towards a higher goal,
both'scholastically and in school activ
ities, throughout the coming quarter?
It is up to you!
comes under the meaning of “going
backward.” Our school should and must
go forward. With the best possible offi
cers, GHS can progress. Only through
your help will the best officers be elect
ed. Think before you nominate and
vote!
Ann Bizzell
That faithful Senior
gal with the sparkling
brown eyes who is for
ever around when there
is work to be done hap
pens to be our honoree
for this month — Ann
Musgrave Bizzell—and
she is worthy of this.
Ann has participated
actively in school work
since entering high
school. In her Junior
year, Ann was chair
man of the class ring
committee, a job which
carried over to her Senior year; and a
member of the SA lost and found Com
mittee. She was also a member of the
property committee of that “never-to-
be-forgotten” Junior Play, “Mrs. Moon
light.” Again in her Junior year, she
served as a member of the Junior-Senior
decoration committee, and as assistant
exchange editor on the Hi News staff.
This year “Bizz”, as she is known to
most of her friends, is chairman of the
cafeteria committee, and class editor of
the annual Gohisca. She takes an active
part in dramatics—especially backstage
—as she was a member of the property
committee for Lost Horizon and for the
Senior Contest Play, “Farmer Brown’s
Pig.”
Bizzjs favorite food is fried chicken
with a dessert of chocolate pie. “Let the
Rest of the World Go By” rates first
with Ann when it comes to music, and
Tommy Dorsey is the “top” band lead
er. Vann Johnson and June Allyson are
her most-admired movie^ stars.
Ann’s immediate plan after gradua
tion is to enter WCUNC to take an AB
course. Our best wishes for your luck
go with you Ann, and may your life be
successful!
A Nation Mourns
A nation mourns the death of the
greatest leader in its history. The un
timely death of our Commander-in-
Chief has left us all stunned. But one
hundred and thirty million Americans
will not let down the principles for
which he died. When the word reached
our boys over there they drove on with
renewed vigor. Franklin Delano Roose
velt is gone in body but his spirit will
not rest until this mighty world conflict
is brought to a victorious close. On
April 25 the San Francisco Peace Con
ference will convene as planned. That
is the way lie would want it. Surely his
influence will guide the leaders of the
world in shaping their plans for peace.
We can do our part to commemorate
the passing of our president. We must
buy bonds and cooperate in every way
to preserve our democracy and to teach
our principles to the world.
Fresh Eggs
A bachelor was breakfasting in a
restaurant when he saw an inscription
on an egg; “Should this meet the eye of
some young man who desires to marry
a farmer’s daughter, age 20, write . . .”
The bachelor wrote, and in a few days
received the following note:
“Your letter can too late. I am now
married and have four cliildren.”
- LITERARY LIGHTS -
By Jean Powell
“Image of Josephine”
Booth Tarkington has written an
other American classic, Image of Jose
phine, “the story of a turbulent wom
an.” Mr. Tarkington handles the story
of a young Army Lieutenant, Bailey
Fount, and his difficulties gently and
realistically. He is sent back to the
States from overseas to recuperate from
wounds and shell shock.
Josephine Oaklin, who is a wealthy
young woman, dominates ’ the scene
from the beginning, for she is an out
standing personality. Josephine was
jilted twice when her fiances learned of
her temper and mean attitude, and she
knew that a third time would ruin her.
She tells the lieutenant of her former
engagements and he promises to marry
her.
The lieutenant, who is modest and re
tiring, does not care to have his heroism
exploited, but Josephine decides that he
will be a more valuable husband if fehe
publicizes his deeds. She sends the
newspaper the entire story of his hero
ism and he in turn is upset. His nervous
condition was not improving as it
should, although he was j)hysically
well. He threatens to leave and Jose
phine, fearful of another jilting, is
terrified.
Lieutenant Fount leaves immediately
for his base, but at the train station
Josephine rushes down just before he
leaves and tells him that he does not
have to marry her. He takes a different
view of her disposition and decides she
is not the spoiled, selfish person every
one thought she was. As he walked up
the stairs to reach the train, he waved
to the one whom he would marry upon
his return, Josephine Oaklin, who
silently said to him, “Come back to me!”
Booth Tarkington has contributed'
the following American classics: Alice
Adams, Gentle Julia, The Gentleman
from Indiana, Kate Fennigate, Little
Orvie, The 'Magnificent Ambersons,
which won the Pulitzer Prize\in 1918,
Monsieur Beaucaire, Penrod, His Com
plete Story, The Plutocrat, and Some
Old Portraits.
Canal Town
Canal Town, a romantic novel by
Samuel Hopkins Adams,' is concerned
with a heretofore seemingly unimpor
tant part of the U. S. History.
Against the background of Palmyra,
in 1820, the farthest outpost of the Erie
Canal, a young , doctor, Horace Amlie,
tries to overcome the medical prej
udices and distrusts of an ignorant
people.
Araminta Jerrold is won by the doc
tor when he proves that the methods he
uses are the best ones.
Before the end of the story the doctor
is deprived of his medical license and
whether he gets it back is debatable
and exciting up to the climax.
Historical .and medical events are
emphasized as is the romantic angle.
Lid Lifters
We Lift Our Lids to:
The Student Body; for its splendid co
operation in filling the Junior Red Cross
Educational Gift Boxes.
Marilyn Handley and her assistants
who “went to all ends” to make the
recreation room a more lively place for
students to enjoy.
The Glee Club for the very enjoyable
musical program that was presented to
the Student Body before Easter.
Our hats are off!