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February 25, 1927
HIGH LIFE
PROFESSOR TRABUE
TALKS TO TEACHERS
States That Four Years of High
School Work Is Not Suf
ficient
SHOWS STATE’S RATING
In the assembly room of the Guilford
•County Courthouse Saturday, February
12, Prof. M. R. Trabue, a member of
the faculty of the University of North
Carolina, stated to the gathering of
Guilford County school teachers that
four years of high school work is not
sufficient to overcome the handicap of
poor elementary schools, the result be
ing that only seven per cent of the
hundred per cent enrolling in the tirst
grade ever finish the senior class.
Professor Trabue, by use of graphs
and statistics, showed that North Caro
lina’s average school term is only one
hundred, forty-five days, while that of
New Hampshire is two hundred. Flor
ida, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, South
Carolina, Georgia, and Mississipp are
the only states having a shorter term
than North Carolina. “We won’t com
pete with other states in getting the
best teachers as a result,” said the
speaker, “for one cannot blame the
teacher who accepts employment over
a long rather than a short term of
months.” Such a condition results
In not the best work in the grammar
grades. In 1924 only two high schools
in North Carolina had typical senior
ability in English composition, two
others showed junior ability, two soph
omore, two freshman, and one-half the
high schools had less than freshman
ability.
Professor Trabue closed his address
by the statement, “The longer term
means better work, better students, bet
ter teachers, for the latter are then
easier to get.”
FIRE!
“Ugh! What in the world has hap
pened?”
“Smoke! The school is on fire!”
“I can’t breathe in here. Give me
air ! I’m almost smothering.”
“Goodness! What’s on fire? Why
doesn’t somebody turn in the fire
alarm ?”
“Wouldn’t it be exciting if the school
would burn down?”
“Teacher, we won’t have lessons in
here today, will we?”
“I hope they don’t think that we can
live in here. I’m sick already.”
“Gracious! I can’t ecen see the
blackboard. I wish they v/ould let us
go home.”
“Just look at the smoke pouring in
those windows! The fire started in
the furnace room!”
“Open that door and let some of this
smoke into the hall.”
“Now, pupils, don’t get excited; there
is nothing on fire,” the teacher in room
107 began. “The janitor just made a
mistake.”
“May I move my seat?” a small
voice called.
‘Yes. Let’s get quiet now.’
Soon the room had settled down in
stifling silence. Everyone was disap
pointed in the fire at G. IT. S.
SENIORS TO SPONSOR
DRAMATIC CLUB PLAYS
Senior session rooms 103 and 106 met
February 17 to discuss the sponsoring
of “The Valiant,” to be given by the
Dramatic Club, Monday, the 21st. The
class wmnt one hundred per cent for
the selling of tickets and upholding
the play in every way possible.
Jack Coble, business manager of the
Reflectcn-, announced the great success
of the ad campaign. Eight hundred
dollars had been raised by the senior
class as a whole. Pauline Reele and
Myrtle Gillis had led in the campaign,
having brought in twenty-one ads.
GLEE CLUB OF U. N. C.
PRBENTS PROGRAM
AT ODELL MEMORIAL
C. A. Eaton, T. B. Ogburn, A.
Mendenhall, and J. R. Scur-
lock Are Greensboro Boys
SING NEGRO SPIRITUALS
‘Volga Boatman,” “O Mary, Don’t You
Weep,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,”
and Many Others on Program
James Peterson was recently elected
one of the sub-assistant managers of
Vspring football at Carolina and he will
^iso serve the team next fall.
The glee club of the University of
North Carolina presented an excellent
program in the Odell Memorial Hall
at the Greensboro College on Monday
evening, February 14.
The program consisted of folk songs
of di.Terent nations. The first part
was made up of sacred songs, including
“Prayer of Thanksgiving,” “Beautiful
Savior,” and “Ave Maria.” Then fol
lowed songs from the British Isles;
these were “The Hundred Pipers,”
“The Next Market Day,” “Lament For
Owen Rol O’Neill,” and “O, Us, Joline.”
Perhaps the part of the program,
which appealed most to the audience
was that of American negro spirituals,
among which were “Couldn’t Hear No
body Pray,” “Dat Suits Me,” “Go Down,
Moses,” “Goin’ to See My Sarah,” “O,
Mary, Don’t You Weep,” “Steal Away,”
“Swing Law, Sweet Chariot.”
TTie songs from Russia were the
“Volga Boatman,” “Fireflies,” and “At
Father’s Door.” Mr. Kennedy at this
time gave Brahm’s “Rhapsody in G
Minor.”
Greensboro was well represented in
the glee club. C. A. Eaton, Thomas B.
Ogburn, A. Mendenhall, and J. R. Scur-
lock, boys of Greensboro and graduates
of Greensboro High School, were in
the group.
STUDENT COUNCIL ON
TRAFFIC PROBLEM
North Stairs Used by Those Going up
and South Stairs by Those
Going Down
In answer to the petitions that have
been appearing in High Life about the
crowded condition on the stairs, the
Student Council ha sestablished cer
tain traflic laws in the New building.
The north stairs are to be used only
by those going up, and the south stairs
by those going down.
This probably will inconvenience a
few, but it is believed by the Student
Council that it will on the whole save
time and prevent confusion.
This neAV order of going to classes
has been^undertaken with the approval
and co-operation of Mr. Phillips. It is
hoped that the students will do their
best to aid and not to hinder this plan.
The Student Council is looking especial
ly to the upper classmen for support,
and they are hoping that since the stu
dents have seemed to realize the ne
cessity of some change, that no force
will have to be used.
MR. E. T. M’SWAIN SPEAKS
TO THE MEMORIAL CLUB
SENIORS UNDERGO
INTELLIGENCE TEST
Many Are Found of Inferior
Mentality—However, Some
Answer With Great Wit
MANY PUPILS OVERCOME
Mr. E. T. McSwain on Monday, Feb
ruary 14, spoke to the Monarchs at the
King Cotton Hotel. He spoke on the
origin of Valentine Day.
Mr. McSwain stated: “The origin of
the Valentine holiday is in the Luper-
calian feast and games observed by
the early Romans in honor of the god,
Lupercus. When Rome was Christian
ized the feast was retained, but had
lost its pagan characteristics and was
named after St. Valentine, a holy serv
ant of God who Avas beheaded by the
order of Emperor Claudius in 270
A. D.”
Miss Tillett,, reading senior themes
on “Childhood:”
“ ‘Foul deeds aaTII rise.
Though all the earth o’erwhelm
them to mbn’s eyes.’ ”
Tuesday, February 15, the inmates
of wards 103 and 106 Avere given an in
telligence test lasting from about 10 :30
o’clock until 12 o’clock. This test cor
responds to the Binet-Simon test, its
object being to distinguish the morons
from the idiots. But the result of such
an examination Avas tragic in that some
of the most mannerly patients Avere
having the most unusual halluci
nations. Perhaps this perturbance
caused the feAv mistakes that Avere
made.
IIoAvever, nobody missed the question
about Paul Revere, because Miss Black
mon had particularly stressed his mid
night ride on the famous mule named
“Maude.”
Due to an error in printing, only the
villages of Greensboro, Raleigh and
Charlotte AA^ere suggested as possible
capitals of the state. And so the class
as a AAffiole tastefully added “High
Point,” and checked it for the answer.
In the elimination of words contest,
most of the class fell short of the mark.
But in the group such as dog, cat, rat,
bat, and mat, hoAv Avas one to know
Avhich Avord to omit? The students
figured that since the cat chased the
rat, and the bat and mat played base
ball that the dog should most probably
haAm to stay out.
Miss Walker was particularly de
lighted with the Avay the section on
geometry Avas tackled. But this part
AAuis fatal to some, and it provoked
those immortal last Avords of a habit
ually droAvsy senior, “Never say ge-
ometiw!”
DURHAM STUDENT WINS
DECLAMATION CONTEST
Charles Livengood Winner of Gold
Medal at Duke University Fri
day, February 11
GUMP REPRESENTS GREENSBORO
Friday night, February 11, Charles
Livengood, of the Durham High School,
Avon the gold medal in the annual dec
lamation contest conducted at Duke
University under the auspices of the
0019 society. About 26 high schools
of the state AA^ere represented. The
prize-AAduning declamation was on “The
Dangers of Modernism.”
City Health Department
Doing Successful Work
Harry Gump represented Greensboro
High School in the contest. He Avas
one of the ten to Avin out in the pre
liminaries Friday morning. His dec
lamation Avas “America, a World
PoAver.”
OFFICERS OF JUNIOR
HI-Y CLUB ARE CHOSEN
The Junior Hi-Y Club elected officers
at a meeting held Friday, February 11,
at the Y. M. C. A. Fred Sullivan was
chosen president; Billy Scott, vice-pres
ident ; and Edgar Broadhurst, secretary
and treasurer.
This Hi-Y Club, the third that has
been formed at the Greensboro Y. M.
C. A., is made up of high school boys
fifteen years old or younger. It is
based on the same principles as the
other clubs, and Avill be managed in
the same manner. Mr. A. P. Routh is
leader of the club. The pin Avhich has
been chosen has a AAffiite torch on a
blue background.
Session Room Chairmen
Cynthia Vaughn 106
Frances Williams 107
Wylie McGlamery 103
Margaret Neal 102
Anna Lyon 206
Raymond Beckham 204
Katherine Vanstory 203
Alethia Sjffies 208
Sadie Sharpe 207
Bill Latham 202
Maud Faye A2
Stanley Williams B5
Henry Betts B3
Guy Hope B2
Lillian Ziglar B1
Kate Wilkins B6
Holt Knight B7
George Sherrod No. 1
EdAA'in King No. 2
Ethel Wilkinson No. 3
IVatkins Novdin No. 4
Jack IVimbish No. 5
Kate Harrison No. 6
William Lee No. 7
Clarence Phoenix No. 8
Dick Burroughs No. 9
Irene Dorset! No. 12
Charles Schoffner No. 13
Evelyn Hire No. 14
John Poster No. 15
FRESHMAN OFFICERS
CHOSEN FOR YEAR
William Mitchell Elected President;
Stanley Williams Vice-President—
W. Lindsey Gives Musical Selections
On Wednesday, February 6, the
freshman class held a meeting in
chapel. The officers Avere elected for
the present semester. William Mitch
ell Avas elected president; Stanley Wil
liams, Auce-president; Annette Corbin,
secretary and treasurer; William Var-
non, press reporter; and William Scott,
student council representative.
After the business was OA^er, Will
Lindsay, negro musician, played on the
banjo, mouth organ, and piano. His se
lections Avere composed of many popu
lar songs.
INTER-TROOP MEET
OF GIRL SCOUTS HELD
The monthly Inter-Troop Campfire
of the Girl Scouts of Greensboro Avas
held in the hut of the Church-by-the-
Side-of-the-Road February 11, 1927, at
6:30 o’clock. The ceremonies AAmre in
charge of troops tAvo and five of the
First Baptist Church.
The Scouts formed in a circle and
Avent through the regular drill and
the flag ceremony. Then each troop
sang its song AAdiich had been recently
composed especially for the Campfire.
After a short Scout game, Aliss Cole
man introduced Dr. Bumpass, a stu
dent of stars and an authority on the
subject. He made an interesting talk.
ansAvering the questions found in the
requirements for the Star Gazer’s
Merit Badge. He also extended an in
vitation to all girls interested in stars
to remain after the meeting and ob
serve the moon, planets, a-nd stars Avith
the aid of his special glasses. The
Campfire closed Avith the “Scout Lul
laby” and “Taps.”
IRENE M’FADYEN IS
HEAD OF JUNIOR STAFF
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Physical Examinations Given to
All Students in City School
at Frequent Intervals
PARENTS KEPT POSTED
Pupils Given Special Instructions
Care of Teeth, Ears, Eyes,
and Throat
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The city schools are doing splendid
Avork in teaching the-children to live
in a healthy manner, according to a
recent report bj^ the City Health De
partment. All cliildren Avho attend
public schools must be voccinated for
small-pox. Besides, each child is gWen
a complete physical examination, and
the parents notified of any defect. Each
child is Aveighed and measured by the
school nurse at least three times a
year. If he is underAveight, his mother
is notified immediately; the school
nurses also test the vision and hear
ing. Especial attention is giAmn to the
care of the teeth, and pupils are in
structed as to the proper Avay to use
a tooth-brush.
Practically eA-ery school in Greens
boro is provided Avith good lunch-rooms,
where the children may obtain nour
ishing food. At ten-thirty each pupil
is given a glass of milk, or some fruit,
and then the regular lunch later on.
To preAmnt the school routine from
becoming tiring, and also to promote
better health, play and rest periods are
provided for. The play is supervised
by the teacher.
It has been stated that children
thrive better at school than at home.
Dr. C. C. Hudson, city health officer,
says: “Most of them fail to gain as
rapidly during the summer Avhile on
vacation as they do during the regu
lar school year, and Avhen placed back
in school in the fall, Ave find that they
take on Aveight very rapidly. We also
believe that they shoAV the same mental
improA-ement that they do physically.”
SENIOR SNIFFS AND SOBS
Mr. Routh had just handed Sarah
Mendenhall a handful of paper, Avhen
she Avas heard to say, “Bills, bills, bills,
but there’s only one ‘Bill’ for me!”
Jane Harris, “O for a thousand
tongues so I could tell all that must
be told!”
Graham, aa'o hear that you are
threatening to quit school. “Madness
in great ones must not umvatch’d go.”
Myra Wilkinson: “But break my
heart, for I must hold my tongue.”
“But look, the morn, in russet mantle
clad.
Walks o’er the deAv of yon high eastern
hill.”
And still they did not come. 106 was
in a turmoil. There Avas tearing of
hair and gnashing of teeth. Was their
half-holiday going? Eighteen minutes
to nine ! Sixteen !
Puff! Puff! They had arriA’ed at
last and as Myra and Ruth pounded
vigorously on the back door, they Avere
heard to say, “Best safety lies in
fear!”
The members of the club are as fol-
lOAvs: Fred Sullivan, Fritz Byerly, Ed
gar Broadhurst, Ernest Hunt, Bernard
Gilmer, Billy Horton, Billy Troxell,
William SockAvel, Bobby Moore, Charles
Kellenberger, Otis Phillips, Abbot
BroAvn, W. B. Mayes, and Leonard
Faulkner.
The folloAving people compose the
staff for the Junior Issue of High
Life :
Editor-in-chief — Irene McFayden.
Business manager—Ed Davant.
Assistant business manager—Clyde
Norcum.
Editors—John BroAvn, Margaret Brit
ton, Carlton Wilder, Jack Kleemier.
The remaining members of the staff
Avill be selected according to the ability
they shOAv in AAmrk on the paper.
One dollar today is Avorth two to-
morroAA'.—Benjamin Franklin.
“For this relief much thanks”—ex
claimed Jack Coble, the heretofore
greatly Avorried business manager of
the Reflector, AAdien sufficient ads had
been brought in to cover the costs of
that publication.
“And AA’-e Avere sick at heart,” said
the Reflector staff, before the light of
many ads brightened their path.
Oh, Avhy should intelligence tests be
giAmn to those Avho haAm no intelli
gence !—Ernest Scarhoro.
Oh, that Avaste baskets were pre
servers of cheAving-gum !”—Miriam
Block.