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THE POINTER
Friday, November 10, 1939
THE POINTER
OF HIGH POINT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High Point, N. C.
Editor-in-Chief'
Asso. Editors
News Editor
Sports Editor
Exchange Editor
Business Managers
STAFF
- . Grady E. Morgan
Mavis Walker, Marie Snider, Irene Meekins
Gene Thacker
“Bus” Overcash
Mildred Allen
Betty Warner, Julie Marsh
REPORTERS
B. Taylor, G. Southern, L. Griffin, Hayes, B. Terry, C. Edwards,
J. Marsh, B. Warner, B. Quigley, N. Garner, R. Bennett B.
(Currie, W\ Hall, D. Smith, L. W'elborn, R. Conrad, T. Homey
(J. llderton, J. Kennedy, L. Whitt
Inquiring Reporter
The Inquiring Reporter of this
issue of the Pointer presents the
query “Do you think the Pointer
should have a gossip column?”
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Ruhy Parker, junior, states:
T approve of a gossip column
within reason. Under conditions,
which I shall mention, such a
column would be a success and
hold the interest of the entire
student body. It should concern
\ a majority of the students, not
I just one or two groups. Perhaps
by allowing several to contribute
to the column, a greater variety
of people and events could be
meni-ioned. A great deal of tact
must be used and the discretion
of the writer is important. The
column must be cleverly written
to make it interesting, entertain
ing, and readable. I hope we can
have such a column. I would
: make the Pointei- a more widely-
' read paper.”
DO WE APPRECIATE HER?
It is a school set in the midst of friendly trees. Sup
pose that when you looked out the window, you saw only
cold gray stone and endless rows of drab buildings. We of
High Point high school are more fortunate than we can
ever realize. We have no fear of bombs dropping overhead,
tearing us to shreds like the English and French children.
We are not parceled out to strange places and strange
schools among strange people because of the threat of
war. Yet we seem to take our school too much for granted.
If she means nothing more to us than a prison that
only graduation day can free us from, then the people who
tried so hard to give us a chance to be saved from the
strain of ignorance, tried hopelessly. But if we see her for
what she is, an aosis in a desert of ignorance, then they
that labored have not labored in vain.
Remember, too, that when we think one thought all
our own, when we master one phase of work, we are leaav-
ing shadows of our minds behind to inspire those who are
to come, just as we are inspired by those who are gone
because faint shadows of their minds are entrenched in the
walls and ceiling and even the spirit of the “echo.”
Jame.s Meekins, sophomore, de-
clare.s:
“No. I think the Pointei- most
certainly should not contain a
gossip column. Picture yourself
as the object of this gossiping
and you will see (and feel) the
unpleasantness of the situation.
It is iiractically the same as be
ing laked over by gossiping old
cats who spare no one in the
neighborhood.”
Irene Strother, senior, says:
“Yes, I think the Pointer should
have a gossip column because:
(1) Most students like gossip.
Thei-efore, they will take more
interest in the paper if it has a
gossip column. (2) It is usually
one of the best columns in the
Pointer.”
Helen Craven, sophomore ,says:
“I think most of us like to
gossip and do so, while others
listen and join in. I think the
gossip column would be an amus
ing feature for our paper and
would be a good w'ay of exchang
ing gossip. .After all, we donT
know evei-ything that goes on in
our school. I feel sure we can
have this column and all be good
sports if our name happens to
appear there.
Margaret Furr, senior, states:
“I truly believe that a gossip
column would be of great success.
Everyone enjoys this column very
much and likes to know what is
happening to his fellow class
mates and school.”
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I Lois Welborn, sophomore, says:
i “Of course, a gossip column
should be included in the Poin-
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Marjorie Sugg, senior, says:
“I think the Pointer should
have a gossip column because it
provides amusement for those who
like to read about the little things
that happen around the school. It
also adds variety to the usual
events which take place.”
Some people must not get
around very much, at least it
looks that way since so many
are longing for the latest gossip.
Well, things are rather quiet this
year, but anyway let’s take a
peep.
The old song, “You Gotta Be a
Football Hero to Get Along With
a Beautiful Gal” seems to apply
right well here in H. P. H. S. If
you don’t believe me, just ask
Bill Lackey, “Thump” Homey,
“Bus” Overcash, Jack Hussey, or
“Bud” Kivett
It has been officially announced
today that Gloria llderton is the
sweetheart of the football team,
watch out, girls, they all think
that she is plenty cute.
Say, have you noticed how
handsome “Haitai” Welborn looks
with his new haircut and swanky
beige outfit?
Speaking of hair cuts, we would
like to express our appreciation
to the football team for having
their ears lowered. Just don’t get
pneumonia.
Glenn Loflin, the Sophomores
are wondei'ing where your red
pants ai-e this year.
Bill Currie, popular sports
writer ai'ound here, seems to do
his part in seeing that the sopho
mores “enjoy” their high school
days. More power to you, Bill.
But there is one girl in that
class that gets a)-ound by herself,
nice eyes you have Juanita Over
cash. just like big brother’s. Isn’t
that right Julie? Or is your heart
still in Chattanooga?
One fascination (from the
sophomore boy’s viewpoint) of
High school is the senior girls.
Whew!! Nancy Bennett certain
ly does get along nicely with our
fine and upstanding football
center. Say, isn’t somebody get
ting two-timed?
Wonder if Arnold Metcalfe will
follow in his big brother’s foot
steps? Keep your heads girls—
the line forms to the right.
G. P. Pollock is REALLY a
jitterbug, and he’s good too.
Mary Anne Thomas is a swell
girl, but she’s sweet no end on
Jack Hussey.
Plarldine Patteron, littl’un to
you, seems to do right well in
hn conquests.
Jo Ingram is still bubbling over
with personality, but still on the
loose from the wiles of men. We
wonder why 2 Strawberry—go.
Donna Faye Watson, we admire
her for her dancing, and envy her
popularity.
Will, our star fullback con
tinue his masterful ways on the
football gridiron—Mull—
Here’s hoping Donree gets that
letter man she’s after. Let’s see
I believe he is a three letter man.
By th way, what ever happened
to student government idea, we
haven’t heard much about it
lately—has it been killed by some
masterful and ever powerful
hand???
A FOOTBALL HERO
He leaves the field, the mud on
his face,
Two arms around his neck.
His whole face beams with one
broad grin;
It’s worth it all, by heck!
His lip is cut, his shoulder wren
ched.
For ankles, he can’t boast;
His buddies lean, but still they
serve
As mental leaning posts.
And Ma and Pa think he is the
stuff—
His head won’t fit his hat;
A good cold shower will find his
faults;
The coach will tend to that.
He cannot cat a chocolate bar,
He’d love to dance, you bet!
But still he’ll say, if you should
a.sk,
“It’s woi-th it all, by heck.”
—The Blue Devil
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