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High Life
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Ann Smith
Things happen, and we wonder,
We ask the question, “Why?”
“Why are we now living.
And why will we soon die?”
Yet our questions are unanswered;
It is not for us to know
All the ways that God has planned.
And why He made them so.
But we must soon learn to accept
The Master’s sovereign will;
And though we may not understand,
It is He who made us, still.
Now once again we pause to ask
The age-old question “Why?”
Why should one so near to us
So soon be called to die.
She went about her cheerful way.
And never sought for fame.
She always thought of others—
To serve others was her aim.
And through the window of her soul
There shone the inner light
Of one who knew the Love of God—
Then death came in the night.
She now is in a brighter world.
Where sadness is no more.
She sings a song of praise to God
On Heaven’s peaceful shore.
Though there’s “sadness of farewell” i
Ann,
For those who loved you here.
We’ll dry our tears and ever
Strive to hold your memory dear.
Pete Poag
HIGH LIFE
PublishiHl Semi-Monthly by the Students of
Greensboro Senior Ilish School
Greensboro, N. C.
Founded by the Class
of 1921
Revived by the Spring
Journnlisra Class
of 1937
Entered as second-class matter March 30,
IWO, at the post olllce at GrtKinsboro, N. C.,
under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Editor-in-Chief Martha Jester
idssociate Editor Cordelia Goodnight
Managing Editor Fritz Apple
Business Manager Mary Louise Shaw
Feature Editor Nancy McGlamery
News Editor Dick Frank
•Society Editor Alma Swinson
Girls’ .Sport Editor Harriett Perkins
Boys’ Sports Writers David Fry
Dick Robinson
Jimmy Turner
Loyd Pugh
Exchange Editor Marilyn Neerman
Assistant Exchange Editor .... Miranda Godwin
Photographers Bob Johnson
George Makely
Caption Editor Deane Darnell
Circulation Manager Marilyn Neerman
Copy Editor Mary Ellen Kaelin
Proofreaders Martha Burnet
Dale Pearce
Eugenia Hickerson
Headline Writers Lynn Cochrane
Martha Burnet
Art Editor Walter Wright
Adi’iser Miss Paula R. Abernethy
Financial Aduiscr Mr. A. P. Routh
These Things You Will Remember, Senior
The Challenge
Last week, hundreds of students from
GHS left school to attend the funeral of Pete
Poag. Pete had gone to GHS his sophomore
and junior years, leaving during the middle
of last year to join the Air Force. Several
weeks ago, it was discovered that Pete had
cancer. Though every effort was taken to'
save him, he died at Walter Reed Hospital
in Washington, D. C., on May 2. To his
loved ones and to his many friends, the
deepest sympathy is expressed. Pete Poag
will never be forgotten.
We’ll see Pete in the hearts of his many
friends who walk the halls of GHS. We’ll
see his smile when foes become friends.
We’ll see him laugh \yhen the stormy sky
turns sunny blue. We’ll see his unfaltering
spirit when impossible burdens are over
come. We’ll see his sincerity when wrong
is admitted. We’ll see his humility when
man forgets himself. And best of all, we’ll
see his everlasting faith when sinners ac
cept their Lord.
Rush, rush, hurry, hurry, senior
luncheon, senior tea, senior prom,
senior
Amidst all the commotion, con
fusion, and craziness that can only
accompany the senior’s last few
weeks of school stand the middle
men of GHS—the juniors. He, as
an interested onlooker, has time to
reflect on the chaos whirling around
him and look both forward and
backward.
This year he was closer to the
Senior Class than ever. He had
friends in it; he was proud when
any of them were singled out for
honors. And now, he hates to see
them leave yet is glad to have them
rise even higher in the world. But
looking ahead, the departure of the
senors leaves a gap which must be
filled by the Junior Class.
The top class this year left a
challenging record of which to be
proud. As the class of 1954 leaves,
the class of 1955 can and must
meet this challenge.
’Pinion Poll
In the years to come, graduating sen
iors, what will be your fondest memo
ries of the three years spent at GHS.
As I leave the hallowed halls of Senior
High this year, I will always recall the
many wonderful people whom I have
met during my three years. The terrible
part of graduation is that you will never
again see many of your friends. On the
other hand it is thrilling to realize that
graduation is an approach to a new
milestone in life as one prepares to enter
college and begin many other wonder
ful associations with a host of new
friends.
Ann Alexander
Among all the things at GHS which I
will hold in memory for the rest of my
life, I believe that the Key Club and
my experiences on the basketball team
will be held the highest. Through both
of these organizations I have met many
people within our school and also
throughout the state. As president of the
Key Club, I have learned to understand
the problems of the individual and that it
takes everyone in a group to do his
part so that the group will function
properly. By playing basketball I have
learned the real meaning of competition.
Life is full of competition, and I feel
that I have learned to handle myself
in a competitive manner.
Don Patterson
When I graduate from Senior High,
one of the most outstanding personali
ties that I shall remember is that of
a blue-eyed. 6’4” curley-haired history
teacher and coach. I don’t think that
anyone who has ever made the acquain
tance of Mr. Glenn will be likely to for
get his good disposition, his co-operation,
and his willingness to help students.
Irene Thomas
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Frances Stafford
DEATH OF AN UNSUNG HERO
How fierce the ocean roared upon that
shore!
There did he stand and let the waves of
night
Pound in his ears. Cold waters and the
night
Became the hands of approaching dread.
Come. Death! Then he saw the dome of
heaven
Thick inlaid with clouds of luminous
grey. Death.
Here was not the greatest man which
thou hast beheld,
But in his deeds was he yet loved.
Ever seeking to know the truth;
Such men as he have immortal souls;
Death cannot cause the beauty to decay’
For lives it ever in those he loved.
Jerry Matherly
The Shakespeare class taught by Miss
Sara Mims is now spouting Shakespear
ean prologues. Under strict orders from
Miss Mims, the class wrote blank verse
poems which were parodies on certain
passages from “The'Merchant of Venice.”
Following are some results:
THE PATIENT
How calm the patient lies upon the couch.
There does he lie to tell the doctor his
thoughts—
Pink elephants and polka-dotted cats,
Blue tigers with their wings and purple
stripes.
And dogs and teaspoons running down
the highway.
“Peace, man,” the doctor said. “Now let
me see.
Pink elephants and polka-dotted cats.
There’s nothing I can see that’s wrong
with that.
The only thing that bothers me is what
You see when mountains walk beside
the sea.
It isn’t normal, sir, for you to see
Three-legged light bulbs dancing on the
ocean.”
Clublicity
BY EUGENIA HICKERSON
D. D. T.
Giraduation time brings Plantatifi^
time. Yes, for the gals in the D D T
Club enjoyed a gay party at the 'snmL
club last Friday night. After dining S
members and their dates ended ’th
night with dancing.
SIGNETS
The Signets will invade the home of
Johan Ray tonight with their blanket-:
pillows, and of course, some “eats.” Th ’
occasion is a slumber party which will
probably be a full night with no “shut
eye.” While at the party, the girls piaa
to discuss their beach trip scheduled for
July.
L. E. P.
Recently a new slate of officers was
chosen by the “Little Saints” to reign
over the group next year. *
Elected president was Martha Wilkins
junior. To help Martha in the leadership
of the girls will be Sue Simmons, vice
president; Martha Krieger, secretary
Susan Hege, treasurer; Julianna Clark
youth center representative; Kay Over
street, social chairman; Pat Leary, publi
city chairman; Janet Loops, historian
md Wanda Slade and Joan Smith, pro
ject chairmen.
Sophomore and junior L. S. p.’s are
now making plans for the annual lunch
eon honoring the graduating seniors of
the club. This year it is to be at Martha
Wilkins’ home on May 28. A poem and
a small gift are to be given to each
senior.
S. L. C.
The Siempre Libre Club members l.
outlining two major coming events. First
is an excursion to the Plantation on Fri
day, May 28. Of course, the occasion i.
a celebration of the close of school. The I
following Monday, Junel, the gals and I
their chaperones will journey to Ocean
Drive Beach for a week’s enjoyment of |
the “good ole beach life.”
LES SOEVRS
“Sail ahoy” is the cry as the Sisters I
take a jaunt to White Lake at 3:30 to
day to spend the week-end at the cottage
of Martha Bright.
Barbara Flynn was elected president
for 1954-55. Others chosen were Martha [
Bright, vice-president; Lila Malone, !
retary; Martha Burnet, treasurer; and j
Kay Stewart, Youth Center representa
tive.
G. W. I.
Everyone was astounded to find out j
what was brewing in the pot for Anna
Huffine and Carolyn Paschal last Satur
day night, as they were given a surprise
birthday party by their G. W. 1. pals.
Ice cream and cake was served for the
members and their dates at the home of |
Pat Helgesen in honor of the two. Fol
lowing the informal party they journeyed |
out to Charlie Pemberton’s for a hay-
ride.
At the home of Martha Jester last I
Thursday night. Sue McEntire was chosen
president to succeed Anna Huffine. Her
co-workers will be Ann Taylor, vice-pre
sident; Terry Garrison, secretary; Doris
Irvin, treasurer; Sally Durham, social
chairman; and Dava Cashwell, Youtk j
Center representative.
E. S. A.
Frances Thompson has recently been I
chosen by the E. S. A. members to be |
their president next year. Holly Deifell I
well serve as vice-president; Margaret I
Lucas, as secretary; Bobby Meeks, as |
treasurer; Mary Jane Boydell, as Youtli |
Center representative; Randy Burnett,
as publicity chairman; Emma Garvin, |
as social chairman; and Kay Kuykendall, j
as scrapbook chairman.
School
Pigeon
■ By Alma Swiason -
SCHOOL WILL SOON BE OVER
EVERYONE IS GLAD
THAT’S AN UNDERSTATEMENT
TO THE THOUGHTS SOME
HAVE HAD.
DO YOU REEMBER
that first day you walked down the
hallowed halls of ole GHS as a'sopho
more . . . when Ken Cates led those
rousing cheers at the football games
when Barbara Massey started her owii
television program . . . when Dale Pearce
'brought the house down’ as ‘Georgie’
in One Foot In Heaven . . . the thrill
of receiving class rings . , . the good
time the seniors had in Washington
when the basketball team won the AAA
Conference championship ... all the fun
everyone had dancing in the gym at
lunch . . . ?
PHIL CROCKETT: Say Edna, whatcha
gonna be doin Saturday night?
EDNA FREEMON: (hopefully) Nothing
Oh well, as Noah said as he boarded
the animals on the Ark, “Now I herf
everything.’’
WHO’S WHO AT SENIOR ... , I
HI'TZF PALPE—The Frank Parker of
GHS.
NAVBC LEBL—Usually seen witt
Pricilla Turner. ]
EKIM KEMTO The Barrymore of
Senior. j
NOD TEAHH One of the “Clover-1
buds.”
NINEOD SEDTOAN—New President
of the Allied Youth Post. ,
IMJMY DOJARN—Rising president oi
the student body. '
DAFFYNITION:
Diploma—de man what fixes de I
plumbing .... I
And then there’s the time that I
King left a banquet hungry because the I
cross-eyed lady next to him ate all the I
food on his plate ... ..I
Well gang, it’s been loads of fun I
ing this ‘mess’ this year and I only l^^P; I
that you like reading it as much as I d'
writing it . . . see ya next year . • •