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Page Four THE POINTER April .25,1950 '930 State’s Outstanding Students Hailed Although High Point High School students seem to win honors in just about everything, there are students from other high schools who do outstanding things also. Look up, confused reader, with bewilderment in your eye. “You mean there are other high schools in North Carolina besides H.P. H.S.?” Strange as it may seem, there are—just a few. For example, there’s one in Hickory, Goldsboro, Kernersville, Durham, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Laurinburg, Fay etteville, Charlotte, and Wilming ton. Even Greensboro, that little “city across the basketball court’’ supports a high school. Don’t be amazed, surprised, or confused— one learns new things every day. You say you don’t believe it? Who else wins basketball games as well as H. P. H. S. does; plays football as well as Bobby Joe Mickey did; or runs as fast as one Clyde Garrison did last year? Well, looking through the “Hi- Rocket,” published by Durham High, I noticed that a guy named Roger Craig went pro with the Dodgers for $6,000, and that one Julius Moore signed up with the Yankees for the same amount. Both these guys were graduates of Durham High School. Of course, in the same issue there was something about High Point’s beating Durham in the 1950 basketball tournament, but that’s neither here nor there. Glancing through the “Beehive” from Kernersville Hi, I noticed that Marian Joyner from that school was chosen the D. A. R. Good Citizen from North Carolina. Oh well, High Point can’t win every time. Strangely enough it seems that Margaret Kennedy of Central High School in Charlotte has won one of the $3,000 Angier-Duke Scholarships. Oh well, mistakes do happen, but I suppose some High Pointer won one of the other schol arships. But wait, it says here in the “Goldsboro Hi News” that a certain Ashton Griffin won one of the $3,000 Duke scholarships too. Shucks, who wants to go to Duke anyhow? In the “Scotsman,” the Laur inburg High School publication, there is an article stating that Mack Matthew of that school won the county finals of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Maybe he knew somebody in the Ameri can Legion! Or maybe, as is prob ably the case, he just knows all about “Our Ilasic Governmental Principle.” But anyone who says that High Point High School can’t hold its own is wrong; look at Bob Foun tain and his scholarships. H. P. H. So Students Begin Registration For 1950 Bright Installed 111 F. H, A. Post ‘Treasure Island’ Is Theme Of Prom ^ A Cappella Takes Conga Lines Provide Part In Cliorus The A Cappella choir made up part of a five-hundred voice mixed chorus which took part in the music festival held in the Aycock Auditorium of Woman’s College in Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 18 and 19. Last year a mixed choir of seven hundred voices with A, B, and C ratings sang in the festival. This year only two choirs took part; one with all A voices; the other with B and C voices. 'These choirs were under the direction of Mr. Maynard Cline, who is associated with the University of Michigan. iSongs ranging from sacred to secular and popular music were presented by the choirs. These were numbers done by both the A Cappella and mixed chorus groups. Several arrangements were also rendered by a girls’ chorus and a boys’ chorus. Students Attend District Conference Donnie Boone, Jerry Paschal, Jack Powell, and Miss Louise Hunter, attended the annual con ference of the Central District of the North Carolina State Student Council Congress in Graham on Saturday, April 15. The all-day meeting, which was held at the Graham Senior High School, began with the registration of delegates. At the morning busi ness session the congress adopted a new constitution and elected officers for 1950-1951. The theme of the conference, “Building a Firmer Foundation,” was carried into the panel discussion groups which all delegates attended. The N.C.S.S.C.C. is divided into three districts: the Eastern, Cen tral, and Western. These associa tions were organized for the pur pose of promoting student partici pation in school affairs and good citizenship. The Central District Congress met at this high school in 1947. At that conference Bob Renfrew served as president and Heywood Washburn was elected to the office of vice-president for the following year. Bob and Hey wood, who are graduates of this high school, were active members of the local student council. Extra Enjoyment This article is written in the interest of Juniors and Seniors and all those hoping to become Juniors and Seniors in the next few years. It’s about the Junior- Senior Prom—that thing which is set up as a goal by every young girl; that thing which adds wrinkles in a teacher’s brow as she gazes at her half-filled class —everyone, it seems, has a hand in decorating—that thing which is always remembered as a wonder ful success, one of the highlights of the school year. Here’s a brief sum-up of this year’s Prom. April 14, 8:30 p.m. saw the gym festooned with mur als boasting brightly painted pir ates. The “Treasure Island” theme was further carried out by a large treasure map at one end of the gym, and a huge skull and cross- bones hanging over Red Emde’s band from Mount Airy. As the band played, the officers of the junior and senior classes, with their escorts, were honored and then participated in the traditional officer’s dance. Another feature attraction was the Conga lines, with everyone joining in, and throwing off the sentimental cloak for one of gaiety. It was the last high school dance for the seniors; and those attend ing made it worthy of the title, “the biggest and best.” Everyone did his utmost to make it a high light to be remembered—the dec oration, music, program, powder room, refreshment, lights, and ticket committees are to be praised; and much appreciation goes to the many downtown firms who donated materials. Since the dance, there has been much said about the murals. Those people responsible for them are Jo Auman, Barbara Tillson, Anne Garst, Jean Larcom, Connie Mc Ghee, Janet Blair, Van Boyles, Sam Gibson, and Bennie Lou Ridge. Wliitson Wins Essay Contest The winners chosen in the Civi- tan Essay Contest, recently held here, have been announced. They are: first place, Barbara Whitson; second place, Pat Hackney; and third place, Barbara Short. From thirteen essays submitted by Miss Bulwinkle's and Miss Goodman’s senior English classes, these three girls received the top honors, winning cash prizes of $25, $15, and $10 respectively. The winners, accompanied by Miss Goodman, attended a lunch eon meeting of the Civitan Club, where they read their essays be fore the club members and received the awards. The purpose of this annual con test is to promote the thinking of voung people along the lines of democracy and good citizenship. Saturday, April 16, the state F.H.A. Convention was held in Raleigh at the Hugh Morson High School. Nancy Bright of High Point High School was installed as secretary of the organization. As the new state secretary, Nancy will attend the F.H.A. Con vention in Kansas City this sum mer, as the delegate from North Carolina. The purpose of the Raleigh Con vention was to induct the new state officers. Other members from this high school who went to Ralei'gh were: Barbara Dillion, Nancy Holloway, Christine Nobles, and Delores Beck. In a style show held at the con vention, Dolores Beck modeled a dress made in home ec. class. The delegates visited the grounds of Duke and Carolina dur ing- the day. After spending the night in Raleigh, they attended Sunday morning church services at the Duke Chapel before leaving for home. Four Radios Won With Blue Horse Miss Hollar To Write Article For Magazine Miss Dorothy Hollar, H.P.H.S. faculty member and yearbook ad viser, has been asked by the editors of the Scholastic Editor to write an article entitled, “The Impor tance of Good Portrait Photo graphy for Yearbooks.” The article will appear in one of the 1950 fall issues of the publication. Miss Hollar received a letter from Colonna Studios in New York, asking her to suggest to the Scholastic Editor that an article be written on good portrait pho tography. She did: and they, in turn,^ asked her to write the article. (She IS planning to write it during the early summer. QUALITY SHOE STORE, INC. Expert Shoe Fitters 137 South Main St. MANN DRUG STORES WE DELIVER 104 N. MAIN ST. 636 N. MAIN ST. PHONE 2164 PHONE 3355 If you have been wondering what has happened to the pictures of the Blue Horse that comes on all of the Blue Horse school sup plies, here is an explanation. This year High Point High has received four radios. They are a combina tion A. M. and F. M. type. These radios were received as prizes for the Blue Horse pictures. These R. C. A. Victor, Golden Throat radios will be given to each of the social science classrooms not already owning one, so that they may be used in classroom work. The remaining will be put on sale. The proceeds will go to purchase a piano to be used for proms and other student activities. In the past four years High Point High has received a total of thirteen radios, including the ones received this year. Six of these are the A. M. type and the remaining seven are a combination A. M. and F. M. Practical Chemistry Course Introduced Students at High Point High School have recently registered for the courses which they wish to pursue next year. Several new courses have been added. There is a tentative art course being planned, and a new course in practical chemistry is definitely being offered. It is in teresting to note that 90 people have signed up for Science V, and yet there is no decrease in the number of students signing up for college preparatory chemistry. A new home ec. course is also being planned. This course is designed for senior girls only and will be devoted to cooking and sewing. This course will be taught by Mrs. Lidie Horton. This year, more students have signed up for world history than ever befoi-e. Another outstanding change is that, due to the rigid restrictions on commercial courses, only approximately 626 requests have been made in that field, in comparison to last year’s 720. An increase in enrollment is also expected next year. Principal D. P. Whitley is expecting 1400 stu dents to enter in September. Ap proximately 450 students are ex pected from Junior High School. Students Take U. N. C. Physics, Math Tests Friday, April 14, several inter ested students took a physics test put out by the University of North Carolna. A week later, on Friday, .4pril 21, both boys and girls took a math test from the University. The physics test covered the topics of mechanics and heat. The papers were sent in, and are being graded by faculty mem bers of the university physics and mathematics departments. First, second, and third place winners, along with some honorable men tions, will be announced later on. The purpose of these exams is to stimulate the interest of stu dents in academic subjects. They also enable pupils to see how they rate with other students in North Carolina. Refreshing, • U!;iEO WNOta AUTHOBinr the COCACOAA COMfANT COCA-COL.\ BOTTLING COMPANY OP HIGH POINT Ph0M 3393 Laundry HIGH POINT’S ONLY SOFT WATER LAUNDRY MOTH-PROOF DRY CLEANING High Poin t, Thomasville & Denton Railroad “Nothing But Service to Sell” Telephone 4511 High Point, North Carolina
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