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THE POINTER
Wednesday, April 10, 1929
THE POINTER
Published Every Wednesday by
HIGH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
STAFF OFFICERS
MAHY ELIZABETH HARLLEE Editor-in-Chief
MARGARET YORK... .Associate Editor
GLADYS CULLER Associate Editor
P'RANCIS DOUGLAS Associate Editor
THOMAS CARPENTER Associate Editor
SAM CLAPP Boys’Athletic Editor
VIRGINIA HUNT Girls Athletic Editor
CARL SMITH Business Manager
JAMES LADD Club Editor
ALBERT PRUITT .Assistant Club Editor
ALMA ANDREWS Exhange Editor
HARRY COBLE Humor Editor
INA McADAMS Assistant Humor Editor
ROBERT DAVIS Advertising Manager
DOROTHY RANKIN Assistant Advertising Manager
CARL JONES Assistant Advertising Manager
ELOISE BEST Copyholder
MAYNA ALLEN Proofreader
WESLEY JONES Circulation Manager
EDGAR SNIDER Assistant Circulation Manager
MISS HELEN DERRICK Faculty Manager
M. L. PATRICK Faculty Business Manager
We hear that the senior play will be hotsy-totsy—in other words-
"Oh Kay.”
d’he triangular debates were much enjoyed Friday morning, we
believe, and (he ideas that debates are, after all, worth something, have
jirobably increased greatly among our student body. Many who have
never before thought that they could possible sit for over an hour and
listen to (bur high school speakers argue an International question,
were probably surprised b^riday to find that they could and enjoy it.
This may have been true because the speakers who debated here went
after their work in such an interesting manner. At any rate, we are
glad that the triangular debates were this year held before the student
ImkIv, and we hope (hat this plan will be followed in the future.
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have a real purpose and that is to create a friendlier feeling between
the contestants and to make the relations of the schools more cordial.
Debating is not the only thing which calls for money and has its
call unanswered here. The dramatic clubs and presentations have ex
penses to meet. So do the other clubs and parts of the high schools.
If you don’t think that these things are important in the school
and are really worth while, then think how you would feel if you knew
that H.P.H.S. was the only school of its size around here that is not
represented where the students meet? How do you expect our school
folks to mix with others who are interested in the same things that they
are and to gain new ideas so that they may be more efficient in their
service for us? Contact with other schools is necessary, and all ot these
things cost money. The only solution to the question is a fund devoted
to this purpose. But who is to start that fund?
The senior gift is the most logical answer.
THE LAST OF THE
MOHICANS
A VISITORS’ SECTION
Practically every time we have chapel there is some disturbance
about the students on the first floor getting in the right row on account
of the visitors. We are certainly glad to have guests, especially when
we have a good program to present to them—but there seems to be no
necessity for the confusion that occurs almost every Friday morning
and at times even more often.
At the beginning of the year each home room is assigned a definite
place in the auditorium and here they are expected to sit whenever
they are at chapel. Yet morning after morning it is a common sight to
see the leaders pause to tlecide where they shall lead "their brethren,”
lor (heir rows, or at least a part of the row is filled by visitors. These
visiting ones are all unconscious of the fact that they are the cause of
such a disturbance, or, if they realize the “wrong,” that they have done,
they are at a loss as to where to go or what to do. Now, the only plan
we see as a remedy for this, is that a small section be reserved for all
visitors, and that they be directed there as soon as they arrive. There
are several seats unoccupied in the auditorium, and these could be used
to ad vantage. II it were not possible to have all the seats for the guests
together, they could be marked just the same, and would furnish
regular places for those who do not come in the student body group.
Phis plan, or even another, would save both students and visitors
much embarrassment, and would save the appearance of our entrance
into the aiulitorium from being the "chaos” it sometimes is.
THE SENIOR GIFT
At the senior class meeting Wednesday last the question of the
senior gift came up, as it invariably does with each senior class each
year. Whether the "dignified ones” shall leave a stutue of Venus at the
Bath or a talking machine or some like useful article as a token of their
love for Alma Mater is always a matter of much concern and some
ihscussion. This year is proving no exception.
Air. Johnston presented a new plan to the class Wednesday. He
suggested that the money which would be put in a material gift be
placed as a starter for a student fund. This fund, according to the
principal, would be used for expenses of extra-curricular activities
such as debating, dramatics and the paper. It would be administered
only with the approval of the principal, and in this way would not be
spent carelessly.
There was some approval of this plan among the class members,
and there was also some disapproval. Some voiced the opinion that
such a fund would not be a fit senior gift in that there would not be
anything to show for it. These did not seem to feel that the profit
that would come to the school and the students would repay amply
any fund spent in this way.
Practically everything that comes up in the clubs and the other
organizations calls for money, yet who is there to meet the call? Cer
tainly it is not provided for in the school budget, and the dues of the
clubs, etc., are not able to bear such demands. Neither is it fair to
expect the individuals concerned to meet the expenses. Whatever
they are doing they are doing m the interest of the school, and for the
student body. As Mr. Johnston said Wednesday, the president of the
student council is expected to attend meetings with other student
council representatives, yet it costs something every time he goes out
ot town. Who is going to pay for it? Do you expect the students to be
taxed for such a thing?
W’hen the hand books are printed they are distributed free of
charge to the student body. Yet we can’t expect the printers to do their
work for nothing. Every debate means that the expenses must be met
somehow. It is customary for the schools to entertain the visiting
debaters and the local team, yet in the past here, the only entertain
ment which has been afforded has been paid for by the members of
the Oratio club. Last year the Greensboro representatives came over
here and went home without our giving them so much as a stick of
candy. Such small entertainments are not mere foolish ideas. They
Some of you like to read stories
of the Norse Vikings, and their
great tales of adventures on the
sea, others of you prefer, the stories
of chivalry, and Arthur’s knights,
but a large majority of you, I
know, are most Interested, and
most enthra.led in tales of the
brave, and stalwart frontiersmen,
and the real Americans, the In
dians. These two tribes who made
our country’s first history, are al
ways a spur to our imagination.
There are no books to be found
anywhere in print which are better
Illustrations, both of the bravery
of the frontiersmen, and the power
of the Indian, than Cooper’s im
mortal "Leather-Stocking Tales.”
The stories one usually reads that
have anything of Indian life in
them, reveal only the cruel, blood
thirsty, and fierce side of the In
dian’s nature. These books which
Cooper wrote so well tell in an
amazingly entertaining way of the
real courage, and humanity under
the savage war-paint of the Amer
ican Indian.
In the "Last of the Mohicans,”
the third of the series, you will find
yourself wrapped up in the follow
ing the adventures of the last of
the brave Mohican tribe, young
Uncas, "La Longue Carabine,”
son of the chieftain, "Chlngagook,”
the Serpent. The story deals with
the adventures of some English
people, two girls, sisters, and some
young officers. All wound around
the tale, is ever before the eye of
the reader the thread woven into
the story—the life of the typical
young Indian chieftain, the pride
of his tribe, as Uncas is. He saves
the lives of his English companions,
in many miraculous ways—when
there is danger he is ever before to
guide, and to stand the brunt of the
conflict. He is their shield in times
when their untrained senses fail
them. There you find unsurpassed
stories of the real Indian wood-
lore—the ways in which they trail
their enemies, the keen faculties,
trained to the last degree. The
white man relies in time of neces
sity on his manufactured rifle, and
firearms, but even these fail some
times. The Indian’s reliance is not
on such paltry weapons; he does
not stand the chance of its failing
when he needs them. His own body
is trained so as to be of the greatest
service to him.
Those of you who do like Indian
stories will find nowhere better
food for your fancies, than in these
"Leather-Stocking” ta.es, dealing
with the brave Mohicans, and their
frontier comrade. Leatherstocking.
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PRESS ASSOCIATION
TO MEET THIS MONTH
“THE CAPTAIN” SHOWS
TO LARGE AUDIENCES
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
The staff has received notice of
the first national convention of the
National Press Convention which
will meet in Minneapolis, Minn.
April 11-13. This convention will
include in the program discussions,
both group and round-table, that
will be of help to school editors
and advisers, and the delegates
will hear addresses by prominent
speakers on journalistic topics of
interest. These speakers have not
been announced as yet, but their
names will be made public at a
later date.
A circular describing in full all
the details of the convention was
the scource of the information
which was received here. It is not
likely that any members of the
local staff will attend the conven
tion.
It is costly wisdom that is
bought by experience.—Roger As-
cham.
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The flag contest is still progres
sing.
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however, falls m love with the
bearded Captain, and after obtain
ing his promise to marry her, sets
both the white men free. The cap
tain tries, unsuccessfully, to free
himself of Katonka, and he and
Erasmus return to their colony.
For his supposed bravery, he is
promised, by the Elder Brewster,
the hand in marriage of any Ply
mouth maiden. He chooses Pris
cilla, much to her sorrow, as well
as John’s.
They are about to be married
when Katonka steps up to present
her "breach of promise” suit, so,
at the Elder’s decision, Priscilla
is turned over to her lover John,
and, all ends well with an excellent
finale. All the play to some extent
modernized to make it more en
joyable.
The three leading parts were
well carried. Dorothy Franklin was
certainly as fair as any maiden
Plymouth ever boasted, and her
high soprano voice showed to
excellent advantage in the solo,
duet, and choral numbers. Her
"Spinning Song,” which opened
the second act, was easily one of
the most successful pieces of the
entire show. The faithful John
Alden was played well by C. L.
Gray, who is considered to have
one of the best tenor voices in the
city. The part of Miles Standlsh,
"who is wonderfully like Caesar,”
was one of the very best perform
ances of the evening. Lucas Abels,
who sang this part, left nothing
to be desired in the way of dram
atic or musical quality, giving prob
ably the most fini,shed performance
of all. Carrying a role only slightly
below the importance of the first
three, was Woodrow Brooks who
as Erasmus provoked laughter
time and time again. This young
amateur is well known for his
ability to carry comedy parts, and
he was near his best Friday night.
Playing opposite him was Elea
nor Stephens as Mercy, Priscilla’s
best friend. Dot Rankin plaeyd
"to a perfection,” Katonka, the
beautiful Indian princess. Though
there was no vocal solo to this part,
the Indian dance which was execu
ted by Aliss Rankin with unrivaled
grace probably received the biggest
hand of any part of the operetta.
One encore was given and un
doubtedly the audience would have
liked more. The other main char
acter, the doleful Elder Brewster,
was portrayed by Frank Tucker,
whose voice carried the numbers
well.
The Indian chief was played by
Paul Appel, who rendered an en
joyable solo. The other characters
were: Pecksuot, an Indian mes
senger, David Parsons; Lads of
the Colony, Richard, Robert Davis,
Stephens, Fred Ingram, Gilbert,
Gilbert Clinard; a sextette of Ply
mouth Daises; Charity, Mildred
Stewart; Patience, Sarah Denny;
Mary, Alary Drew Dalton; Martha
Margaret Dorsett; Hester, Frances
Coltrane; Ruth, Ernestine Ken
nedy. Sixty members of the glee
club comprised the choruses.
Twelve of these represented the
sailors and soldiers, nine were
Puritan men; twenty, Puritan
maidens; eight, Indian braves, and
the remaining eleven, Indian maid
ens.
The score was played by a se
lected orchestra. Two special musi
cal numbers were given during
Act II. These were; a flute duet,
"Indian Love Call,” by Ruth
Spicer Clark and Susan Sharpe, and
a trio, "By the Water of Minne
tonka,” sung by Chase, Idol, Billy
Siceloff and Charles Tomlinson.
These two numbers were well ren
dered and received much applause.
High Points
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Helen Reich, student at N. C.
C. W., was a visitor to the school
on Thursday.
Mrs. Sowers, Aliss Smith and
Miss Morgan were absent at vari
ous times this week. Mrs. Herbert
Johnson, Mrs. Bryan, and Mrs.
Ben Moore, respectively, substi
tuted for them.
Dick Douglas, who spoke last
Thursday In chapel was a specta
tor at the debate between High
Point and Greensboro at the Caro
lina theatre last Eriday.
The school stationery is still on
sale at the Little Store. Students
are urged to cooperate by buying it.
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EFFECTIVE PARAGRAPHS
ATTEMPTED BY JUNIORS
Special work in description and
narration has been done recently
by one of Miss Bulwinkle’s classes
of junior English. Each day for the
past two weeks the members of this
class have written paragraphs in
which they attempted to picture
accurately and vividly impressions
of sight and sound.
The following are examples of the
quality of work done by these
juniors;
The Train at Night
The shrill shriek of the train
whistle suddenly broke the stillness
of the night. Around a curve sped
the long train, with the blinding
head light blazing down the track.
As it passed, one could catch a
fleeting glimpse of the many pas
sengers in the diner or in the
coaches. The throbbing of the
engine and the whizzing noise of
the train almost drowned all other
noises. The whistle blew again as
the train rounded another curve,
and the smoke filled the air. For
a few minutes longer the lights
could be seen. Then, as suddenly
as It came. It seemed swallowed
up in the blackness of the night.
—Mary Doane Rankin, ’30
Excitement
The stillness of the afternoon was
suddenly broken by the screech of
the ambulance. At first the course
of the emergency car could not be
determined. All of a sudden it shot
around the corner, headed In my
direction. The loud shrieking of the
siren caused people to park their
cars. Many gathered on the corner
to watch it pass. As the big car
whizzeil by, people near it were
almost deafened. Down the street
it went, shooting in and out be
tween cars like a snake In the
weeds. The loud screech grew
fainter and fainter as the car neared
its destination. The ambulance
causes much excitement when an
swering an emergency call.
—Raeford Faircloth, ’30
HOW I MADE FOUR F’S
Main reason why I made four
F’s was that I was Inattentive in
class, sleeping while the teacher
made the assignment for the next
day’s work. When the teacher
begins with the day’s work, I find
myself gazing about all over the
room and when the teacher calls
upon me I was not prepared.
Absents and tardies is the most
important matter I deal with.
When you are absent, that throws
you back two days behind. Then
you have to go back and learn all
these things for yourself and that
is not like having the teacher to
explain things that you don't un
derstand.
Study period is a period I hardly
use, first I began to think of the
people that are in the halls, then
I get to be excused for five minutes;
probably gone ten or fifteen minu
tes, meeting up with a friend and
start talking and not thinking
about the fellowman that is wait
ing back in the class room to be
excused.
A fellow that is in this condition
can’t possibly have the school
spirit and the right attitude toward
his school.
Editor’s Note; The above article
was written by a student of the
class of '29 in an attempt to ex
plain the conditions that lead to
his making four F’s for the first
semester. We suggest that his
article be included as one of the
causes.