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HIGH LIFE
20, 1927
HIGH LIFE
I'ublished Bi-Weekly by the Students oi
'FriE Gbeensboro High School
Greensboro, N. C.
Founded by the Class of ’21
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Entered as Second-Class Matter at the
Post Office. Greensboro, N. C.
EMtor-in-Chief Betty Brown
Biisiness Mananer . . . Dick Burroughs
Asst. Bits, if fir. and Girenlation Mgr.
Ed Davant
Associate Ed itors
Beverly Moore Louis Brooks
Henry* Biggs Carlton lYilder
Snort Editors
Finley Atkisson iMargaret Britton
Paurwimbish James Clements
Snecial Editors
Alumni Editor .... Frances Williams
Exchange Editor . . Mary Lynn Carlson
Humor Editor Graham Todd
Art Editor Bd Turner
Juie Squires
'I’gpi^ts
Virginia Simmons
Rcnorters
John 51. Brown
Nancy Clements
IMargaret Betts
J. D. 5IcNairy
Clyde Norcom
5Iargaret Bain
Dorothy Donnell
Helen 5Iiles
Mary E. King
Jack Kleemeir
Bryan Grubbs
Helen Shuford
Emma Griffin
Irene 5IcFadyen
Margaret Ziglar
Eaenltg Advisers
51rs. Mary S. Asheord
5Iiss Edith Hammond
Miss 5Iaey Harrell
“ 'Twas a merry Christmas in Chica
go. Didst hear the sound of slay bells?”
—Fine Yarns, Gastonia, N. C.
When Wisdom flees, no man pursu-
etlL—Gold and Blach, IVake For
est, N. C.
Our own definition of a careful man
is one M'ho drinks wood alcohol out of
a sanitary cup.—Redwood Bark, Eure
ka. Cal.
One has never known friends to be
uidiappy where eadi formed the habit
of finding and looking for the good and
beautiful in the other.—A/arooa and
White, Gettysburg, Pa.
TIDBITS
There was a funeral at G. H. S. yes
terday. The class of 1927 supposedly
died, but nevertheless, they -were very
much alive fifteen minutes after their
funeral.
Bill Byers
Again the resi)onsibilities of the stu
dent government and the entire student
l)ody of Greensboro High School pass
from capable hands to equally efficient
ones; and again it will be true that
the support of the student body ivill be
offered one hundred per cent to the
head of its primary organization.
I’iie new president. Bill Byers, en
tered G. H. S. from Caldwell school in
tlie fall of 1924. Since that time he has
pi'oven himself a leader in all sdiolas-
tic activities, and through various of
fices which he has filled he has ever
held the confidence of his classmates
and assochites.
IMirough his ])leasing and amicable
disposition. Bill has acquired many
friends, while his ability as a student
has gained him the respect of his teach
ers. Ever his dependability, his knowl
edge of peoi)le, and his tact have gone
far toward advancing him in the social
and scholastic world. Bill’s executive
ability particularly fit him for this posi
tion of honor. He possesses the fair-
mindedness whidi is a prerequisite of
a successful i)resident. His is a difficult
position to fill, but with the co-opera
tion of the student body, it is certain
that under his leadership G. H. S. will
imsh over farther forward iu the de
velopment of her student government.
Farewell
MTien av(> (amsider that the end of
the year Ims come, that the examina
tions hai'e already begun, and that for
some high school life is about to be
come a closed volume in the library of
our lives, a tiny choke fills our throats
and we find our minds wandering to
the realms of the future and scanning
the pages of the life that is in store
for us.
For those of us who are completing
our four-year course the coming com
mencement holds a sad occasion—a time
when we shall deiiart from old G. H. S.,
shall leave her halls to be filled by other
classes, and with the knowledge of life
as well as practical and literary earn
ing, w(; shall embark upon the sea of
life more as masters of ourselves. Some
of us are going to college, where every
individual has the responsibility of
choosing between right and M’rong for
himself, and is without the advice of
his parents.
G. H. S., and those whom we have
known so well since our high school
days began, we hate to leave you. We
10,‘ithe to think of the times when we
will return to the main building no long
er as a part of you and a participant of
every activity of Greensboro High
School. But still, even if we are no
longer your students and classmates,
our hearts will be with our Alma 5Iater
wherever we are : and our sincere desire
is that we may share uith you all your
joys oi'er future victories, and we shall
jilways iT'joice over the accomplish-
Some teachers are contaminating the
minds of the pupils, it is found. Sev
eral require pictures of Hell (perhaps
I should say Hades) to be drawn, and
others make a very detailed study of
the character of Satan. (Perhaps it
is desired that they be well acquainted
with what’s to come).
You of the student body! Give the
coming High Life staff the support you
have given us this year and all will
be well.
Be sure to see the class day and grad
uating exercises of the class of ’27.
See them through it all.
With the vacation (‘omes the thought
of “Where can I go?” Here’s hopin&
you have a wonderful time—each and
every one of the students of Greens
boro High—and better luck to you next
year.
ments of our high school.
f/ie Indian Boy
Now that the last issue of High Life
has (‘ome out and the last copy ofHornc-
spun has gone to the press, we begin to
realize that another year has passed.
Do you regret anything that you have
done ?
I can’t understand how people can be
('xpected to get improved grades and
still keep up with all the things that
are and have been going on for the
I)ast two weeks. Plays, teas, swimming
parties, picnics, dinners, receptions, and
bampaets are tilling the programs of
(‘veryon(% especially the seniors, and
\'et they are asked, “IVhy haven’t you
studied ?’’
I hear dthe results of all the elec
tions, and I am well pleased. In the
first place Bill Byers is surely the man
for the position as president of the stu
dent body. He is not only an influential
member of semester VI. but he pos
sesses those qualities which go to make
up a good president; namely, dependa
bility. self-respect, executive ability,
[)ersonality, personal power. If you
want to know his other outstanding
(lualities, I have been told that there
is an editorial on Bill in column two
of High Life.
Besides the election of student body
president. High Life and Homespun
also held their elections. I think the
[)hotos are supposed to be on page one—■
but any way, I wish to add my sanction.
Nothing need be said about Carlton
Wilder and Harry Gump, re-elected edi-
Lucy Crocker
Determination is a characteristic that
few possess, but that it coveted
by
many. IVithout this essential our goal
in life will never be realized. The one
who has the energy to start and the
d(ffermillation to fulfill always gets
somewhere.
Dear Editor;
I believe that some word of commen
dation is due the ivisdom and fore
thought shown by the authorities in the
Perhaps the most outstanding quality system proposed for the coming
vear whereby the students are author-
tor-in-chief and business manager of
Homespun, as their work in the same
liositions this year speaks for them.
Dick Burroughs, the new managing
editor of High Life, couldn’t be beat;
much is expected of J. D. 5IcNairy, who
has been a member of the High Life
staff for three years. I understand that
Dick Douglas has a great deal of abil
ity and is expected to make a succ'ess
of his new job.
of Lucy Crocker, new president of the
Girls’ Council, is determination. When
imey decides to make a thing go
through it is always a success. • Depend
ability and personality are other traits
of Tmey’s. A good character is price
less and necessary to be an influential
student. This and a willingness to
work are some of the most outstand
ing qualities of our new leader.
Imcy has a scholastic record that few
Gremisboro High students have at
tained, having been on the honor roll
every month except one during her
liigh school career. Although she has
been in high school only one year, the
girls of G. H. S. deem her worthy of
this honor, and fully capalble of this re-
sponsiliility. For the past year she has
represented her semester on the Girls’
Council. This body chose her as their
Students’ Council representative.
Under Lucy’s leadership, the council
.and student body look for a year of
great achievement. Surely the girls of
the high school have made no mistake in
choosing her to fill this responsfole po
sition.
ized to choose their instructors in each
subject as they see fit. This is to my
way of thiuking a great stride toward
a more succ(*ssful cMucatioiial system.
L'ndoubtedly the right to work (with
I'easonable limitations) under whom
one chooses is far more conducive to
good work than the cominilsory accept
ance of whomsoever the authorities
select, under a iilan which of necessity
is designed without much reference to
the preferences of the student. There
fore it is with unreserved approbation
that I (Express what I lielieve to be the
feeling of the entire student body to
ward the new and better system.
L. V. Brooks.
High Life’s New Leaders
I’he future of High Life has been
shifted to the new editors, Dick Bur
roughs and J. D. AIcNairy, manager
and editor, respectively.
Dick is at present the business man
ager of High Life, and although he was
not officially connected with the publi
cation he contributed many articles to
the paper in the term of 1925-192G. He
was editor-in-chief of the sophomore
issue of High Life in 192G, and was an
associate editor of Lindsay IjOU in Jun
ior high s(4iool. He is a member of
Semester V and has been out for foot
ball every year since his entrance from
junior high. He is also a member of
the track team and won a medal for
Dear Editor:
1 want to say to the student body and
the faculty that I appreciate the inter
est .and co-operation they have showm
toward High Life this year. We have
had a great deal of valuable and much
needed assistance from many students
whose names have not been mentioned
in (‘onnection with High Life. I regret
that this unselfish and disinterested
work should have had so little recog
nition. I would also like to take this
opportunity to express my debt to all
who have helped me to direct the work
on our paper.
5Iary S. Ashford.
A Good Year
During the past year, Greensboro
High has accomplished many outstand
ing things. One of the most important
achievements was the winning of the
Ay cock 5Iemorial cup. Homespun and
High Life won new honors in the
Southern Interscholastic Bress meet
and also the Columbia I’ress Associa
tion meet.
The student body observed National
Book week, Boy Scout week, Clean-Up
iveek, and also Fire Prevention week.
Other accomplishments were a Thanks
giving offering and a drive to secure
funds for the “1^.” High school stu
dents also participated in concerts for
the Florida and -Mississippi funds. The
students sponsored a Father-Sou, a
Daughter-Dad, and a 5Iother-Daughter
liampaet.
Entrants were made in the state dra
matic contest and also music contest.
Typing students have won many
awards. The dramatics department
staged “The Goose Hangs High,” “The
Valiant,” “The Florist’s Shop,” “A Fan
and Tavo Candlesticks,” and “The
Trysting Place.” “The Pirates of Pen
zance” was presented by the high school
music dejiartment.
Dr. Thomas Hume
Among the list of outstanding south
ern educators. Dr. Thomas Hume’s
name stands among the first. Although
a natiA’e of Virginia, the greater part
of his life’s Avork Avas done in North
Carolina. From the time that Dr. Hume
came to this state in 1885 he gave him
self unsparingly for its betterment.
After the Civil ’War he became pres
ident of Roanoke College, at Daimlle,
t'irginia. ’Phen seimral years as pastor
interA’ened before he aa'.ts called to the
Uiuversity of North Caroliiiii Avhere his
gre.atest Avork aa'us done. It Avas in 1885
th.at Dr. Hume Avas appointed iirofessor
of England and Literature at the Uhl-
A'ersity. and he served there until his
death in July, 1912. He set his stu
dents’ minds on a separate voyage of
discoA'ery, and the quest Avas alAvays the
individual self. By only a gesture he
could sometimes shOAV the main-spring
of the emotions of Shakespeare’s char
acters to his stiKhmts. I^’ntold depths
of the literary Avorld Avere explored by
classes under his capable leadership.
Other than a teacher he took an ac
tive part in all student activities. It
Avas iu this Avay that his influence
re.ached its highest as a teacher and as
an educator. ’Phe influence exerted over
all he came in contact Avith has made
capable leaders of his friends and stu
dents. He never became a Avriter, but
he has influenced many to express their
thoughts through books. In all of his
teachings his students Avere taught to
hold to his standard : “Spiritual things
are spiritually discerned.”
The cessation of his Avork does not
mark the end of his influence. Dr.
Hume Avon a place in his students’
hearts by making a personal friend df
each young man he instructed. Those
Avho have enjoyed the honor of personal
friendship Avith him Avill count it a priv
ilege to acknoAvledge their debt for his
help and inspiration, Avhich have made
them better students and stronger men.
placing iu the recent CiAdtan meet in
the pole vault event. Dick is the presi
dent of his session room and Avas a
room cashier last year. He has a great
deal of executiA'e ability mingled Avith
ability and knoAvledge of the Avork and
tlie policies of G. H. S.’s publication.
J. D. 5IcNairy has been a member of
the staff of High Life for three years,
haA'ing been a reporter for tAvo years,
and is an associate editor iioaal He is
.vice-president of the North Carolina
Press Association, and is president of
the debating club, of Avhich he has
been a member for seA'eral j'ears. He
is not an athlete himself, but takes a
great deal of interest in all activities of
Greensboro High School. His appoint
ment to M'est I’oint Avas received re-
c‘ently and he Avill take up his studies
there in June, 1928.
AVith such capable leaders surely the
standards of High Life and Greensboro
High Avill be uiiheld to the highest de
gree.
To the Student Body of G. H. S.:
May I take this oportunity to thank
every single one of you for the fine,
hearty co-operation you have given
throughout this year? I'he conditions
have not ahvays been ideal, sometimes
not even comfortable, but you have
played the part of true sportsmen and
done the best you could under the cir
cumstances. For this the faculty is
deeply a ppreciative.
Alany honors have been Avon and
many victories scored, but the thing Ave
Avill be prouder of iu future years is
that Ave have played the game fair and
square, and I belieA’e that on the Avhole
that has been done this year.
To those Avho are going aAvay Ave giA^e
our best AA'ishes, and to the others we
Avill be looking for you in September,
refreshed and happy after a full worth-
Avhile summer.
0. AA7 Phillh’s, Prineip
Dear Editor:
I feel it an honor to be asked to con
tribute to your Open Opinion column.
for there is no greater
joy in liAdng
To the Editors of High Life:
I’o you Avho have Avorked so faith
fully on our project and have contrib-
utial a deserving share to the success
of the paper, I Avant to express my
deepest gratitude and many thanks for
every minute of Avork that you have
init on High Life. Y^ou haA^e done your
part Avell and I Avant to tell you Avhat
a pleasure it has been for me to AA’ork
Avith people Avho are so Avilling and
capable and, above all, dependable.
To you Avho are embarking on the
sea of a uoaa' project, to the incoming
managing editor and editor, my sincer-
est Avish is that you may have the most
successful year the paper has ever
knoAvn. I feel sure that you neAV lead
ers are the most competent Avho could
have been chosen, and it is Avith all the
best Avishes in the Avorld that Ave turn
over our charge to you.
Sincerely,
Betty B. Broavn.
than the contact Avith young life and to
be asked to do anything connected Avith
their Avelfare, I consider an honor that
Ave elders should prize.
This being a paper that is edited by
the young life of our high school, its
name is Avell chosen, ’‘High Life,” for
it stands for eA'erything that is high
and noble. One reading its columns
cannot help but feel and see the high
standards of faculty and students re
flected iu its pages.
The readers of High Life are proud
of the neAA’ honors that came to your
paper at the second anual Southern In-
terscholastic Press Association meet
ing, but are never surprised at the lau
rels you bring back.
The Junior-Senior reception giv'en at
the Country Club on the evening of
Alay i;3th, and the Senior Tea on May
17th, the splendid Avay of entertain
ment, is but a sample of the many fine
things our girls and boys are doing in
our high school. Then AAdien AA’e hear
a pessimistic elder say, “What is going
to become of our goung generation?” I
am prompted to ask this question,
AA^hat are you doing to help them be
come?”
5Irs. xi, L. Thompsoal
Miss Ina Mae LeRoy, science teacher
of G. FI. S., left for her home in Eliza
beth City, N. C., on Friday, April 29,
on account of illness.