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Page Two THE POINTER JUNE 1, 1948 THE POINTER Editor’in-Chief Marilyn Robinettr Managing Editor Paul Hardin Associate Editor Judson Ruth News Editors Don Thurber Jackie Meekins Sports Editors Tony Teachey Frank Sl-aydon 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 Stamev Doris Stone Business Manager Gladys Linthicum Assistants Shirley Gallimore Bob Ladehoff Suzanne Slate Dollie Moser Hubert McCain Margaret Little Circulatio n Ma nager Katherine Hester Assistatit Max Shoaf Editorial Adviser Miss Muriel Bulwinkle Business Adviser Mrs. Ver.\ Walden WE RE LOOKING OVER • • . A FOUR LEAF CLOVER ^Intermezzo’ In that three-season span from Sep tember to May (our own “Inter mezzo”) while High Point High is in regular session, there’s more to school life than bells, buzzers, and study. It’s all those curricular and extra-curricular “doin’s” that keep things humming. Anyway, by war' of commendation and condensation of this editorial, we’re going to try to “get evahbody into duh act”—(pardon please, Mr. Dur ante!) Perhaps the most fitting beginning is with the school’s three honor clubs, the Honor Society, the Beta Club, and the Masque and Gavel. These need no introduction — only a pririleged induction. Tire endless civic-minded activities of the Key Club are well known, while the Y-Teens, the Hi-Y, and the Monogram clubs, although just cousins to official school activities, wield influence and are of value. In the field of speech our debaters have made a name for themselves, and the F. H. A. home economics girls have kept the “home fires burning.’-’ Then, too, the music of the a cappella choir has been unforgettable. The efficient “office-girl” tactics of the assistants of Mrs. “}”, Miss Men denhall, and Messieurs Hunt and Sim eon are also duly appreciated. The booth and dark-room boys, as well as the library assistants are indispensable groups whose sers'ices have never been generally recognized. There are few words left unsaid about the band, the orchestra, and the athletic teams — they’re HPHS’s best ads! Oh, and P. S., the majorettes and those cheer leaders! Last, come the two official publica tions, the Femican and the Pointer. Pemican — that name is synonymous with work, “cut-ups ”, and a “swell” annual! As for the Pointer—“It ain’t easy” — but it surely was fun! Your complimentary enthusiasm, however, has kept our “noses to the grind” until now when you are holding in \our hand the final ’47-’48 issue of our paper. Thanks! “WHAT’LL I DO?” Next year will find some of the seniors far away, but not too blue, for who could be blue with such plans as these “almighty seniors” have. June Smith won’t be too far away at High Point College, and she isn't expecting to have much time to blue, you see, she plans to study “chemis try.” Perry Keziah won’t have time to dream of those “good ole afternoons in the general office,” but the facts of electrical engineering will take up all his cerebellum space. I hear that State swings pretty hard and loud gavels. Mickey iClarsh and Clariann Mas sey are going to try their hands at making friends over in Greensboro. G. C. will be really lucky to have these two popular girls. Clariann is planning to study music and religious education, while Mickey will be slav ing over “the king’s mixture” — a gen eral course. Bob Jones will be grinding over his books and most probably will be grinding a few teeth at the same time. You see, he is going to study dentistry in Atlanta, Ga. To the many others who will either go to college or into other fields go our best wishes for happiness and success. Gee, but we were lucky to have ... Jud Ruth ... as a capable class pres ident and “hep boogie-woogie” piano player. Barbara George... for that .\-l smile and the rhythm that really came out in her toes! Not forgetting also that she’s class secretary. Charles McConkey . . . with his spic and span appearance, and besides he's made a good student body president. Betty Jo Ring . . . need we say more — D. A. R. representative and winner of the N. H. S. award. BetR’ Jo’s ring ing friendliness will always be remeirr- bered. Paul Friedman . . . ambition, intelli gence, and high grades earned for Paul the Bausch and Loinb science award. His unselfish contributions will be remembered long by H. P. H. S. Jo Kimsey ... to Jo goes the credit for keeping up school morale. That majorette costume looked mighh- good this year — especially on her! Fred Conally . . . with a “toot" from his whistle and with his manly strut ting he led our band through many a victorious goal post. Betty Jo Hedrick... to this petite blonde, cheerleader, and \ice-president of the student body goes ample credit for getting things done'in the Lower House and in Pemican work. Jim Hardison . . . only Jim could ha\ e carried through the M. C. job of Senior Day with a smiling face — but he wore that smile all winter long! Yet there’s more to it than personality that won for him a Duke scholarship. Amanda Gekas . . .Smart isn’t the word to describe the president of the N. H. S. and concert mistress of the orchestra, so we’ll just say that she’s tops! Bill Hunsucker and Richard Harris ... for being two such good-looking seniors and for helping to lead our basketball team to the state champion ship! For all our seniors we’re hoping that the clover leaves thev pick in the future w'ill alwar s be four-leaf ones. WE CAUGHT MR. HENDRICK this timet He’s demonstrating the fine and intricate art of rubbing the head and patting the tumniv. (Or is it vice-versa?) Bobby Lee’s all befuddled, (top, left) . . . And now we have Republican candidate Don Stassen on the shoulders of party leaders Crowder and Hayworth. Charlene Thomas is "Kentucky” and Vernon Melton, "Minnesota". All a part of the Republican mock convention, (top, righe) . . Ain’t that Preacher Hardison the "cheese"? But the wedding occasion is solemn as Lily Porrs Keziah trills "Be cause”, because it was campaign time, (middle, left) . . . N aw, not snow. Just the pillow fight shenanigans at the Senior Day Program. Kisser outwitted them: Jack Steed was foiled again, Jud? Oh, he enjoyed it all. Some referee! (middle, right) . . . TIME: Senior Play night. SETTING: HPHS auditorium. SCENE: mid-air, about 15 feet above the floor of the stage. The audience is in the aisles. Not li terally of course. But demure Bill Cray takes it in his stride (bottom, left) . . . Singing through a star — that’s Betty Sue and "The Stars Will Remember" at the Junior-Senior Prom, (bottom, middle) . . . We finally, yes. finally, caught Alton shooting something besides that camera! But what would be in this space, otherwise? (Paste-Up complivients of Ring, Rodger, and occasionally Marilyn.) ‘Thanks For The Memory There’s always something new to do, and vet there’s always something old to remember. And there are just some things that, though actually over, are neser completely and truly finished, for their inemoiy lingers long in our hearts as we go on to bigger and finer ways of life. Some are happy memories, such as that last wonderful Senior Prom, or the time we beat Greensboro in football, and then there are those funny ones like Senior Day or the previous talent shows. But looking back now, we all find some cherished spot that neser grows old, e\en though our high school careers are just stepping stones in a life that’s waiting to be lived and re membered, So these seniors just want to say, “Thanks for these memories. We hope you underclassmen have some just as good!” Barbara Lowe — “Just a melody, ‘The Stars Will Remember' and the wonderful prom that went along with it.” Paul Hardin — “A lasting impres sion of Mr. Rohde.” Joyce Kearns — “The thrill of being tapped for the Honor Society.” Jack White — “Those fine socks Hooper and McGhee gave me when I broke my leg.” Betty Sue Coltrane—“The fact that everyone at HPHS is just the best.” Tony Teachey — "The amazing . . Now Is The Hour...’ abilitv of some students to make .-Vs on conduct as well as on studies.” Katherine Hester — “Just the mem ory of working with the finest friends to present The Whole Town’s Talk ing." Russell Blackburn — "The many ■fair weather’ friends in our alma mater along with the true ones.” Sarah Shaw — “Working on the Pemican. It may have been hard, but I wouldn’t have missed it.” John Hall — "The time I found nivself toothless! Oh. glorious foot ball!” i\nd of course all the seniors want to get their two bits in for Senior Day. It was reallv 'TOPS! .-Vnd we set sail — trembling and inexperienced — but \oyagers in our own right. W'^e were the hopeful trav elers embarking on a four-vear journey. We sailed from island to island, doubt ing little, learning much. Advancing from the “land of little learners” we became “wise fools.” We tossed on high and stormy seas, and crashed among the rocks of “Third Island.” And then, one morning we watched the sun rise on “Superior Island” — we were almost there. Some had abandoned ship, others had set new courses, and still others had drifted ashore — never to sail again. Our ship anchored in the harbor, ladened with a rich cargo. And old sailors came aft and gazed back over restless seas to memories of “Moon- glow,” a Senior Da\% “The Stars Mill Remember,” a cap and long blue robe, and heard the call "Shore leave. ” But in r ears to come, a blazing fire of friendship will sometimes call back these old \ oyagers to reminisce together — for these are the kind who don’t give up the ship and remain shipmates forever. ‘AFTER GRADUATION DAY* i he climax of our high school career has almost arrired at last. The days have passed like cars of a special lim ited — close elections, entertaining plays, dances, proms, senior day — zoom! swish! they’re gone! We are now in the present. Yes. we seniors are about to begin a new life. We’ve had our joys, our disappoint ments, and our heartbreaks, and now we are about to begin anew the expe riences of joy and disappointments, failure and success. We’ve all taken a different path through high school, but we all go out through the same exit — one happy group of seniors. Our stav is almost complete. A taped class ring, a basketball, a dia mond ring awaiting — knowledge, and a goodbye is all that is left so-o-o, “After Graduation Day” “Elsie” reminds Don — “You’ll Always Be the One I Love.” Barbara Smart has Eserett guessing with — “Either It’s Love Or It Isn’t.” Anne and Tonv tell each other, “I Don’t Wanta’ Walk M'ithout Vou. Joyce and Kenneth remind each other — “How Lucky They ,\re, ” “I’ll Dance At Your Wedding,” well, anyway on June 12, 1948, Nancy Greer will become Mrs. Bill Brewer. From the seniors who plan to go to college, to the teachers of HPHS — “Fool That I Am.” From “Conky” to George — “Pass That Peace Pip>e.” Hevwood tells Hedrick that he is “Taking A Chance on Love.” Katherine to Bill G. — “Just .V Lit tle Bit South of North Carolina.” Jane Roach and Bobby tell each other of those wonderful "School Days.” Bob Warren and \’ickie Keanis are introducing to vou their new name, after “cap” and “gown” day, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Warren. Tliev like it, too. Senior class to HPHS — “I Miss You So.” Barbara Lowe to Richard Crowder and “Jud” Ruth — “I’m in the Mid dle of Nowhere.” Ex-majorettes to future majorettes — “St. Louis Blues March.” Teachers to senior class — "Tired.” Seniors to Underclassmen — “Beg Your Pardon.” Ex-cheerleaders to future cheerlead ers — “Rah-Rah-Rah-Boom De-aye.” Betty Sue to Harold — "Tlie 'ITiings We’ll bo This Summer.” Nelvin asks Barbara if she will "Remember.” Nick to Lois — “Tm in the Mood for Love.” Jack tells Evelvn — "It Had To Be You.” Dick and “Scoth” are both saying. “They Won’t Sit under the -4ppl^ Tree” — with anyone else. Armfield to "Micke}” — “Who Wouldn’t Love You?” Susie asks Jack — “Need I Say More?” To Commencement Day — "'I’he Thing That Means So Much to Me.” Clariann to "Bull” — "How Soon?” Once again to Jim — “What’ll I Do?” Seniors to Seniors — “Oh. What I Know ,\bout You.”
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