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THE POINTER
THE POINTER
Editor-in-Chief
Marilyn Robinette
Managing Editor
Paui. Hardin
Associate Editor —
JiiDSON Ruth
News Editor
Don Thurber
Sports Editors
Tony Te.aciiey
Frank Slaydon
Russell Blackburn
Feature Editors
Betty Jo Hedrick
Mazie Strickland
Assistants
Carolyn Andrews
Jo Kimsey
Betty Sue Coltrane
June Smith
Headliner
Paul Friedman
Photographer
Alton Embler
Typists
Doris Staaiey
Doris Stone
Business Manager —
Gladys Linthicum
Assistants
Shirley Gallimore
Bob Ladehoff
Suzanne Slate
Dollie Moser
Hubert McGain
Margaret Little
Circulation Manager
Katherine Hester
Assistant —
Max Shoaf
Editorial Adviser Miss Muriel Bulw'inkle
Business Adviser
Mrs. Vera Walden
All “Kef’ed Vp
“The Key Club will meet for supper Thursday night at
six o’clock in the balcony of the Asia Restaurant.” Sounds
familiar? It’s an announcement heard occasionally over
the P. A. system in the mornings. And attending those
meeting is a group of II.P.H.S. boys who form a key
organization of our school, the junior Kiwanians.
Although just three years old, the club is now a vital
part of extra-curricular activities, and its influence has
been greatly felt, chiefly because the group is so active.
Among projects boosting the high school. Key Clubbers
have undertaken the essential task of keeping the campus
clean. Though this may seem insignificant, it means the
difference between a neat or a cluttered campus. Again,
through the direct influence of the club, a badly-needed
public telephone was recently installed in tower two. l ire
latest successful project, however, was the publication of
the high school Register.
Not confining their activities to High Point High, the
fellas have burned both energy and gas in making trips to
aid in organizing Key Clubs in neighboring towns, such as
W^inston and Asheboro. Progressive ideas gained at con
ventions in various parts of the South have been relayed
to the student body at assembly.
And, incidentally, the Key Club is famous for its swell
socials. Remember the picnic and hayride?
At any rate, we think that congratulations and a word
of praise are in order for that “live-wire” organiz.ation and
for their faculty adviser, Mr. Bert Ishee. Keep up the good
work, fellas; and, incidentally, to those who will soon
journey to the convention at Memphis, Tennessee, we
wish a really “fine time.”
SO VITALLY CONCERNED
lire U. S. is now undergoing a crucial period in its
history'. With the possibility looming of another war more
destructive and horrible than any ever before recorded in
the history of the world, we, our generation, would neces
sarily be affected. This reality strikes home. 'I’he future of
the boy next to you might be completely changed.
Before our lawmakers in the capital of the nation comes
the question whether or not to pass a law for compulsory
military training. This plan has been discussed time and
again by our elders, but the youth of today are level
headed and sufficiently informed to speak on a subject
that so vitally influences each one of us. In this issue, there
fore, we present Walter Tice’s views on compulsory mili
tary training.
“I very definitely feel that the United States should have
a plan of Compulsory Military Training. It is the supreme
road to peace, not only for people of today, but in order
to insure peace in the world for future generations. Wc
cannot hope for peace tomorrow if we do not plan for it
today. The American people have long put off a suitable
means of insuring peace. European nations are looking to
us today as Americans who feel that, even though we
sent countless boys off to . war, we shall never face the
reality of actual war on our own continent. The grim
reminder of Hiroshima, however, should remind us that
the possibility of complete destruction is not impossible,
nor is it improbable that we shall be attacked in the near
future.
“Compulsory Military Training should be given for a
period or not less than one and a half years upon comple
tion of high school work. Boys should be sent to camps
where they would receive comprehensive training in every
tvpc of warfare and a study of world economics. They
should be so well trained (no expense spared) that they
could be called if a situation of war should arise.
“The United States is what it is today because of a demo
cratic form of government. We should amount to very
little if our democracy were replaced with communism.
For this reason, we must set in order the machinery', no
matter what the cost, that will insure peace among all
peoples of the world.”
— Walter Tice.
Ooh-la-la!
If you really keep your eyes open around H.P.H.S., you
just couldn’t have missed — Barbara G. with her new
look — pink and red . . . Joe A. and Junie T. with their
loud tics . . . Bobbie F. always wearing white shoes and
socks ... a blond with a matching yellow sweater —
Royster T. . . . That duet of good-looking clothes displayed
by' the Black beauties!
Perry K. and his man of distinction look ... a red
head who really looks good in pink — Jo K. . . . Jim 11.
wearing glasses . . . Shirley Rae Gallimore sporting her
flashy green bolero suit . . . and of course those bee —
utiful cat hats that are really “in there” with the male
population . . . Ooh-la-la!
April 6, 1948
Station HPHS
Attention, Mr. and Miss HPHS and
all the teachers at large. Let’s go to
press —
Charlotte, N. C., March 12. Hey-
wood Washburn caused quite a sensa
tion when he tore up the parking
tickets he had acquired during the
Key Club convention. (With the
mayor’s permission, of course.)
High Point, N. C., March 15.
Charlie McConkey’s charm drew a
daring wink from the diminutive
Spanish dancer at the recent Com
munity Concert ballet.
And now a word from our sponsor.
Tire class of 1948 is presenting next
Friday and Saturday nights “The
Whole Town’s Talking” — the annual
senior class play. And now back to our
reporter.
H.P.H.S., N. C. It was just a lace-
trimmed petticoat with blue ribbons,
but it practically caused a sensation
when “Smitty” wore it. In or out —
that’s the question.
Flash! F.S.S. Promodossa spotlighted
Bill Gamer’s singing of his version of
“Lasses” and “Temptation.”
High Point, N. C. Mr. Southard’s
talent for climbing telephone poles was
demonstrated at the recent driving ex
hibition.
And now for a closing word from
our sponsor. This is station HPHS,
operated by over 1300 units of energy,
now signing off.
SOm DEDICATIONS
FROM: 'PO:
Jane Roach — “After Graduation”?
Bob Neill
Bobbie Padgett—“Tec for Two”
Any golfer
June Huckaby —
“Sentimental Journey” — Rudy Upton
HPHS — “Hall of Fame”
Varsity Basketball Team
Barbara Hazlewood —
Two Loves Have I” — Don Martin
Seniors — “Thanks for the Memory'”
High School Days
Jim Allen — “Mama, Do I Gotta?”
Draft Board
Students —
“It Might As Well Be Spring”
Teachers
Sarah Shaw—“How Soon”
David Lambert
Underclassmen —
“You Don’t Know How Lucky
You Arc” — Seniors
Tom Bulla—“What’ll I Do” (next)—
Mrs. Shaw
Perry Keziah —
‘\Iy Feet’s Too Big for the Bed”
The Bed
Mr. Whitley — “Fire Dance” —
Smokers
Ray I layworth —
“Someday You’ll Come Along”
Don’t Know Yet
Evans — “Saber Dance”
Desk-Carvers
Jest Nuts
‘TEEN-AGE BLUES”
I study all the beauty hints
They give in magazines;
No matter how much time they take
I try out their routines
I cream, I steam, I soap, I brush,
I follow all the fads;
But where are those adoring males
They promise in the ads?
“Guess I’ll hit the hay,” said the
farmer as he slipped off the barn.
A little off season — but who cares?
Slippery ice — very thin
Pretty girl — tumbled in
Saw a boy — on the bank
Gave a shriek — then she sank
Boy on the bank — heard her shout
Jumped right in — pulled her out
Now he’s hers — very nice
But she had — to break the ice!
Another one— (more in season!)
A night, a boy, a girl, a moon
A park, a bench, a kiss, but soon —
A cop, a pinch, a judge, a rap,
A jail 3 months. Tough luck. Old
Chap.
Back To The Past
I Love You
I love you when it’s chilly,
I love you when it’s hot,
I love you when you’re happy.
And I love you when you’re not.
I love you when you’re serious,
1 love you when you joke.
1 love you when you’re wealthy.
Arid I love you when you’re broke.
I love you when you’re near me.
And I love you “far away,’’’
In fact, to be specific,
I just love you more each day.
— Gordie Maxwell.
“Do you think I can hypnotize
you,” asked Mr. D. K. Ernest, prac
tical psychologist and hypnotist to
Jack Steed and Harry' Samet, subjects
for his professional demonstration in
Mr. Rhode’s room on March 25.
He took Jack back to the age of
four, where he found it highly appro
priate to demonstrate his ability on his
first scooter and tricycle and a little
difficult to count higher than three.
Harry introduced himself to Mr. W’liit-
ley, thinking he was Mr. Brown, and
invited him to come over to meet the
school principal some day.
Jack and Harry repeatedly stated
that they were feeling fine and.wanted
to lead the group in singing “Amer
ica.” Tliey were “under the spell” for
only about forty-five minutes, but both
agreed that “it seemed like ages.”
MAKE THE MATCH
Yes, all that these great lovers need
is a match, not lighted of course, so
why not rekindle that sentimental
spark in your heart by bringing the
right persons together.
1. Browning Wallis Simpson
2. Ophelia Petrarch
3. Juliet Mark Anthony
4. King Edward VIII
5. Josephine
6. Laura
7. Bloiidie
8. Cleopatra
9. Orlando
Elizalicth Barrett
Hamlet
Dagwood
Ro.salind
Romeo
Napoleon
Ratings: If you make a perfect score,
\ou arc exceptional. If you ausner only
half, you arc fair. If you answer none
correctly, you arc a hater of the oppo
site sex.
K'NOVvJ 5-PUD, IT LIKE EVERV-
THING’5 got TME NEW LOOK'BUT
MV -REPORT CARD .
They^re Just
Clicking Heels . . .
With both eyes open and one car cocked, wc of the
Pointer staff have gathered all the latest on just who’s
“clicking heels” in the hallowed halls and on the walks
of II.P.H.S. And “clicking it off” just fine are:
Betty Lou Byrd and Jim Allen never fussing . . .
Suzanne Slate and Bill chatting in the halls between
jieriods . . . Bobby S. and Betty B. ordering a coke at
Ingram’s after school . . . Mickey and Amifield still “hittin’
it off” . . . Ronnie and Marilyn Osbunie looking really
serious . . . Joanne White teasing Max Ward . . . Ring
and John?
Sonny C. picking up Dot K. on the wav to a capclla
choir practice . . . Jerry Byrd “settin’ up” Barbara Steele at
Jeff’s . . . Peggy driving T. C.’s jeep . . . Vicki and Bob
Warren just together . . . Tony and Anne exchanging
winks across study hall . . . Don and “Elsie” cruising in
Elsies white Buick convertible . . . Jeanne R. getting
Jim Rickert’s homework assignment . . . Barbara Lee
W'earing Nelvin’s jacket . . . Scotty' hoping that Dick D.
won t have to go to another convention.
I’here are those who aren’t quite “clicking” but arc
surely up on their toes! For instance:
Charlie J. calling Clarianne for a Saturday night date
... Pat Hackney writing notes to Rav Green . . . Malvin
P. worrying about Mary Lib . . . Man Lou D. and Ray
mond H. headed for tow'n . . . “George” and “Conkey”
sometimes . . . Jimmy W. and Betty Martin . . .
Then there are some whose main interests lie elsewhere,
such as: Carolyn M. and Katherine Hester mailing letters
to State College to Don S. and Luke L. respectivelv . . .
Betty Sue beaming ’cause Harold arrived from Militan
School in Florida . . . Barbara Mabrey talking ’bout Wake
Forest and Ralston . . . Nanev' Greer planning Bill’s and
her wedding . . . “Catman” Rice calling Betty D. “Kitty'”
. . . Carolyn A. and Bill Spillers (Carolina) . . . Still Pat and
I'rank Von Drehic, too . . . (Nly hand’s tired!)
Capi
Look out, girls! Ihe boys bar e adopted a new look all
their own. A few' days ago Efird’s conducted a big fifty-
cents sale on caps; and, judging from the looks of things
around High Point high, every male on the campus took
advantage of this tremendous bargain. Tliat revenge is the
primary motive behind this masculine backslide to the
tw'Ciities has not yet been definitely ascertained, but it cer
tainly suggests a reasonable possibility.
Mere W'ords cannot describe the colors which make up
these hideous articles of headgear. As yet there have been
no reports of pink caps with orange polka-dots, but the
campus has been overrun with raucous plaids, checks, and
stripes. These same plaids, checks, and stripes hare not
been confined to the out-of-doors. During the choir periods
these clashing colors have possibly absorbed some of the
equally terrifying discords that issued from beneath them,
and it has not been uncommon for a cap to be seen stroll
ing down the corridor w'ith a skirt.
So there, girls! Just go ahead and tuck those well-turned
ankles under yards of skirt, but don’t be surprised if wc
turn out some fine day bedecked in grandfather’s knickers!
FAVORITE PERIOD
Lunch period! That one time in the middle of the day
that’s really all yours. And, best of all, time to eat! After
struggling through the period before lunch with a funny
little hungry feeling, the lunch bell finally rings, and
immediately there’s a stream of students going out of doors,
down towers, and into the cafeteria.
Lunch ranges anywliere from “mom’s special,” packed
in familiar brown paper bags, to super-deluxe, steaming hot
lunches, courtesy of Mrs. Jackson, cafeteria dietitian.
'I'here’s quite a difference in the foods that pass down
csophaguses, (I took biology) too. “Boonie” is perfeeth'
satisfied with a sandwich, peanuts, and milk, but Spencer
Hurley can get more on one lunch tray than anvlxidv
we’ve ever seen.
Lunchtime conversation also raries. “What time is that
Hi-Y meetin’?” or “W’hat did you put for number 3 on
that English test?” or “I don’t know what I’ll wear on
Saturday night.” Tlicsc arc just typical phrases that our
listening car caught.
Meanwhile, cars filled to the limit are traveling towards
Ingram’s or Jeff’s for a “shake” and a sandwich, and a
few' people, via feet, are headed home for lunch.
A little later the campus is dotted with couples and
groups just “fooling around” or brushing up on that next
period English lesson. But think about it for a minute —
spring’s here, and cv;erybody’s just satisfied his appetite.
There’s only a fesv more classes to go.
Gollv, aren’t wc lucky!
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Freedom — needed, desired, sought after. Can it be
taken for granted? It is not tangible, but its results arc
definite and real. Love of freedom begins at home, and it
is born in the hearts of those who cherish goodness and
happiness.
In a world in which there are so many differences, de
mocracy and freedom must fight for life, or else thev will
be smothered by tyranny and die. The price of war is so
much greater than the price of j>cace, and each moment
that democracy remains unclaim^ on the market, its ex
istence is endangered and its price goes up.
The four freedoms — of speech, of religion, of the
press, and freedom from fear — were bought at a price,
and it is only through unity that we can declare that a
nation such as ours “so dedicated, so consecrated, shall
not perish from the earth.”
What can we, high school students, do to preserse our
democracy and our happiness in a free nation?