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i‘age Six High Lira May 20, 1955 One of the hundreds of students who temporarily forgot teachers and text books to scan the 1955 WHIRLIGIG is Julia McNairy. The learbooks were distributed during home room period last Wednesday. Clublicity ESA Week-end before last the ESA’s took a three-day trip to Wrights- ville Beach. The gals left Greens boro after school Friday and re turned Sunday night. Randy Bur nett was hosteSs for the girls at her family’s cottage. The 17 ESA’s were chaperoned by Mrs. Oscar Burnett and Mrs. R. L. Dunn. WST A slumber party was given re cently by the sophomores and jun iors to the out-going seniors of the WST Club. The gals slumbered at the home of Miss Wanda Ander son, club adviser, on Saturday, May 14. Gifts were presented to the seniors. LSP On Tuesday, May 31, the sopho more and junior “little saints” will give the senior “little saints” a luncheon at the home of Peggy Booker. This senior luncheon at which many tears are shed is a tradition of the LSP Club. The club will also give a tra- ditional tea for the new members sometime before school is out. Myrtle Beach will be the club’s destination during the first week of August. SYITT A party was given by the Syitt Club at Tony Schiffman’s on the night of May 6. The Syitt members and their dates ate at Tony’s and partied until 11 o’clock. The boys then took their dates home and returned to spend the night. The club members are making plans to go to Myrtle Beach the week after school is out. DDT A luncheon was given by the DDT “sisters” at Julie Redhead’s in honor of the out-going senior members. The girls have rented a cottage at the beach where they will sun bathe and “have a ball” during the last week in July. RAINBOW Officers of the Rainbow for the next four months have been elect ed. Kathy Geiger from Curry was elected Worthy Adviser, with Mary Jane Seawell, Associate Worthy Ad viser; Carolyn Gibbs, Sister of Charity; Anne Poole. Sister of Hope; Dottie Sherrill. Sister of Faith; Sylvia Willard, Recorder; and Margaret Soots, treasurer. *54-*55 Whirligig Arrives May 12 ‘WHIRLIGIG, the Senior High Annual, was distributed at Senior on Thursday, May 12, during home room period. This publication, edited* by Sus an Graham, had “School Spirit” as its theme and was illustrated with small ghosts drawn by Sarah Allen, assistant art editor. In Allen, assistant are editor. In charge of advertising was Sally Durham. Miss Virginia Powell acted as adviser of this publication, while Mr. A. P. Routh, principal, was in charge of the finances. * Subscriptions for the WHIRLI GIG were taken last fall. The book cost $4.50 during the first sale, and $5 during a later sale which took place in January. This year, as has been the tra dition in past years, the ‘ new WHIRLIGIG staff gives a party for the old staff. The party was held May 18, at the Bur-Mil Club. Several members of the staff went to the club at 4:30 for swimming, and other members went at 5:30 to eat. Martha Williamson and Carolyn Whittington were chosen as co editors of the publication for next year. BY ANN HARRIS Gals, ELLIS STONE’S 53Anniversary celebration is just about over ... So if you haven’t gotten in on those bargains you’d better rush on down. If you’re heading for the “sand and the sea” this sum mer you’ll really stand out from all the crowds in your cotton swimsuit from ELLIS STONE’S second floor. As soon as you step off the elevator those dazzling creations by Rose Marie Reed and Catalina will be waiting for you to try on . . . And when you come in to see the swimsuits, don’t Awards Day (Continued From Page One) ceive his award. David Thompson and Dave McGraw were the win ners of the Coaches IF cups. The Girls’ Alumni Sports Award Cup went to Jeneil Edwards, best all round. Writing Awards For their essays on the Evil Ef fects of Alcohol, Wanda Slade re ceived the $15 first prize and Jim Martin the $10 second prize. The O.Henry Short Story Award went first to Sally Durham and to Judy Johns, second. Taylor Dogget received first place in the Woman’s Club Essay Award for his essay on Why I Want To’’‘Go To College. Leah Miller was second, and Judy Johns received honorable mention. The Seawell Bus Drivers Award was given to Don Tverhart, and John Stass was recognized for his 'work on the stage crew. Gold Stars Gold stars were awarded to those students who made honor roll for thirteen consecutive times. Those students were: Clara Alex ander, Rachel Allen, Glenda Amos, Rita Boggs, Mary Anne Boone, Lynn Boren, Phyllis Brooks, Mar tha Ann Burnett, Joyce Byars, Bar bara Callisher, Dave Cashwell, Bob Cowhan, Sally Durham, Mar gie Earle, Jeneil Edwards, Bar bara Flynn. Pat Frazier, Helena Frost, Ann Fry, Peggy Goodman, Bob Grant, Susan Hegie, Eugenia Hickerson, and Barbara Lindley. Other gold star wearers include: Mary Ann McNamara, Jerry Math- erly, Barbara Moorefield, Vivian Morgan, Ed Morrissett, Kay Over- street, Rob Pearce, Julia Redhead, Banks Richie, Joanne Saleeby, Sue Simmons, Bill Simpson, Wanda Slade, Betty Sink, Celia Jo Stra- 'ler, Jane Tate, Linda Thornberry, Patty Sue Wall, D. Apne Welch, Martha Wilkins, and Charles Woods. Drama Awards Ann Dumeresq was awarded the Playmasters Cup by Miss Mozell Causey. The Debating Club Cup went to Jane Tate, a senior, and | Reggie Bell, a junior. Martha Ann Burnet was the recipient of the Sam J. Underwood Journalism Cup, and the Olive Minor Bett^ Journ alism Trophy went to Eugenia Hickerson. Phyllis Brooks was awarded the Quill and Scroll for her* literary work. Vocational Awards In the Vocational department, Barbara Moorefield received the business education award; Machine Shop award went to Johnny Co vert; Mechanical Drawing, Grady Phillip^ printing, Gene Strick land; and woodwork went to Rich ard Vaughan. In the Co-op Classes, the D. E. award went to Jerry Varner, D.O. office award went to Lenorio New. nam, and the D.O. Trades award went to Albert Phillips. Civitan Awards The Civitan Best Citizen Award went to Phyllis Brooks. Susan Graham and Judy Johns received first and second respectively for the Civitan essay. Ruby Hough received the D.A.R. Home Economics Pin, and Emily Bowles and Kay Moore were given the Frances J^enkins Home Eco nomics awards. A special music award was given to Larry Ward by the A.F.M. A Junior Classical League Award v^as given to Caroline Sikes and Angela Butt for their work in Latin. Pachael Allen and Keith Stuart were the winners of the Les' Artistes Cup and the Woman’s Club Cup respectively. Susan Hege was the GHS winner of the Colonial Dames Award. SUNSETHILLS RESTAURANT Famous For Our Steak Specials BURTNER Furniture Company 312 S. Elm St. Established 1909 900 E. Green St. Greensboro, N. C. Phone 8417 High Point, N, C, Phone 9861 overlook all the goodlooking sportswear that can be found on the same floor. While we’re on the subject of this summer ... I know all of us girls will be wearing sumback dresses and backless dresses with which a whole slip cannot be worn. That uncomfortable feeling is easi ly taken care of when you go into the lingerie department on the second floor. They have marvelous strapless slips which can be worn with anything, and everything . . . so economical too . . . just $3.95 and it’s yours to wear with all your summer outfits. By the way . . . Have you picked out your summer playshoes? No? Then put yourself smack dab in the middle of those luscious shoe varieties of all colors and styles, which range from straw to leather in colors of pink, red, blue, and many more. For those hot, sticky nights this summer when you’re sweltering with that hard-earned sun tan, the ideal type of “PJ’s” you need is Baby Doll Shorties. They come in all colors and styles . . . polka dots and flowers to the plainer types. They are made of plisse, and little sister to buy them for your graduation present, seniors, and all you sophomores and juniors don’t get left out. Just because you’re not graduating doesn’t mean* you can’t buy yourself a present. Speaking of buying presents, have you bought that “special one” a graduation present? If not, Ellis Stone’s will be glad to help you pick out just the right thing for him or her. So I’ll be seeing you at ELLIS STONE, the finest de- partment store in Greensboro. ELLIS STONE would like to wish all the seniors good luck for the future. Seniors, whether you go on to college to further your edu cation or start right out in the business world, remember that ELLIS STONE is your store of stores. cost only $3.95. Get “Junior” RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH GREGORY'S DRIVE-IN ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES WITH YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE JUST A NICE DRIVE OUT Old Reidsville Rd. 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