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"THE INDIAN WARWHOOP" II Edited by the English Department of Ahoskie High School EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF .... ... Mabel Claire Boggard COLUMBIAN SOCIETY REPORTER... LoU Parker HESPERIAN SOCIETY REPORTER...?a? *.1- Rose MiteheU BOYS' ATHLETICS - Columbia McKeel GIRLS' ATHLETICS Aries Iaenhower I SCHOOL NEWS Sylvia Applebaum JOKES Aubrey Dilday I FACULTY SUPERVISOR Emily D. Gayle '' ? ') WHY DO WE HAVE A WARWHOOP ? As supervisor of the work of the War whoop it seems that starting as we are on the second year of its his tory it might be in keeping to give our purposes for using this work at all. Therefore following is a simple outline for putting the true and in terest which goes in this kind of work. 1. To increase a vocabulary of a greater number of words than is found in the majority of scholars. 2. To give greater freedom of self expression through the medium of the written English. 3. To awaken an ambition for and pride in the ability to plan and write any article worthy of publication. To allow the parents and friends of our school the opportunity of learning through these pages some thing of what we are doing in both work and play. Therefore it is ihought that no better medium for this is furnished than by the publish ing of this information in the War whoop page of the Hertford County Herald which has been granted us through the kndness and co-operation of its editor. We shall endeavor to use each article as written by the pupil himself, not for him by some one. Hence in some cases the lan guage used may seem rather limited or rather simple. The eighth grade students as our Freshles,' are allowed the same chances as have our eleventh grade students as seniors. But we hope our readers will bear with them in these articles and when reading during the coming year, no tice the grade as well as the name signed at the foot of the page. Please judge according to the approximate ability and age of the writer. From time to time a contest for honors will be given in some particu lar grade; again a contest between different grades will be offered, the winning paper being published. Sometimes the papers will be selected from the daily class work not allow ing the pupil to know whether or not! his paper will be selected. Our staff is comparatively an inex perienced one, but it has been Select ed with especial care as to each member being fitted to his (or her) place. To the Editor-in-Chief is en trusted the work of overlooking the papers of her staff members; to the Supervisor is the task of outlining the work of each paper; and this material in turn is entrusted to the judgment and approval of the editor. We hope to better organize our work, with all other activities of school. This year pupils' papers which in the eyes of their teachers deserve especial men tion will be selected from the Junior High School. We hope to show to all friends that we work while we work and play while we play?whole heartedly, hon estly, at all times with the thought ever before us of the upbuilding of our school and our splendid commun ity. E. D. GAYLE, Supervisor. A. H. S. ALUMNI AND ALUMNAE Since Ahoskie High School was placed on the accredited list of stan dard High Schools, three (S) classes have been graduated. The class of '21 numbered five girls; the class of '22 numbered thirteen girls and two boys; the class of '23 numbered eight girls and eight boys, making a total of twenty-six girls and ten boys, ? grand total of thirty-six graduates in three years' time. Of this number of graduates, the following are attending the colleges named below: N. C. College fer Women Margaret Copeland Mary Newsome, Elizabeth Dilday Carrie Newsome Mary Sumner East Caroline Teachers College Vera Boseman Helen Modlin Feye Gerock Peace Institute Earie Lawrence Ina Mae Odom Emma Wooten Men ? Jill /*-?! Mtrc?ltD LOIMft Sibyl Myers Galeae boro College For Women Louise Basnight Virginia Normal, FarmriHe, Va. Mng Askew Myrtle Powell Coil ford College Viola Odom Wake Forest College Rawdon Garrett Lowell Powell Thomas Baker Arthur Greene Alton Hayes University of North Carolina Cyrus Bazemore Cedrie Leary This gives us an attendance of 60 per cent of girls in college and 80 per cent of boys. We know this a fine showing. N. C. C. W. claims the largest number of our girls and Wake Forest claims most of our boys. We are very proud of our graduates, our alumni and alumnae are ever present in our memory, and grow ever dearer to us. We miss their presence and their inspiration, but are very happy that the joys of college life are theirs for a season. AUTUMN THOUGHTS Vacation days have flown away And brought October fair and cool, Those carefree days are gone for aye And we are back again in school. The leaves that were once Nature's pride She's changing to a fairer hue, We wonder how she got them dyed To a golden brown and red and blue We're glad the year has spun around And brought us back these days of beauty That we are back in Ahoskie High To fill our time with things of duty. For we must live and work and grow And make our last glad school day pay We'll try our best kind seed to sow And work 'till our great autumn day. When like the leaves we fade away And to our happy shelter fly To wear the crown which we have won Not like the leaves so low to lie. BESSIE COWAN, '24. , OCTOBER 12 What is the event connected with the date of October 12th? There should be no person, man or woman, boy or girl, who does not know the history of this day, this day of all days in the history of America. It was on the day of October 12 1492 that Columbus, after a fearful voyage, first sighted land. What an eventful day that was for the whole civilized world and espec ially for us. We have all often heard the story of Columbus but have we ever stopped to think of the many hardships which he must have endur ed in giving us our great land on the force of will exerted in overcoming the difficulties? First, he must have been very am bitious. His parents were poor and unconcerned about his ed ucation and it was through his own efforts entirely that he secured books, learning much about the then civiliz ed world. Especially did he enjoy studying navigation and making maps and it was at this time that he decid ed the world was round. There he must have had great strength of will and determination. His theory of the earth being round was not believ ed and many were the hoots and jeers which he received. Also the kings and great powers of Europe refused to help him and it was years before he was able to secure either men or money; and when he at last started on his journey across what was then a sea of darkness, there was much dis contentment among the sailors. Af ter several weeks of sailing against severe storms, mutiny broke out among the men and several times his life was threatened, but always his command was "Sail on and on." Several voyages he made and much land he explored but never did he realize what an important discovery he had made, and in his old age he became obscure and neglected. But his name has always been en throned in the hearts of the Ameri can people and many times have their voices been lifted in praise to him. When we see our flag waving proudly o'er some battleship or hear the "Star Spangled Banner" played our minds flash back not only to the days of '76 and George Washington but still further back to October 12, 1492 and Christopher Columbus. Therefore, let us not pass lightly over this day or fail to pause and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for this great com mander whose watchword was "Sail on and on." M.C.H. > ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED On Tuesday, October 2, the old and new members of the Athletic Asso ciation met in the Senior class room for the urpose of organizing. The fol lowing officers were elected: President Harry Holloman Vice-President Alpha Newaome Secretary Lois Parker Assistant Secretary, Robert Boggard Treasurer Horace Johnson Social committee...Horace Garrett, Ada Belle 8essoms, Goldie Lassiter, Sailey Burgess and Alpha New some A committee consisting of SalUe Newsome and Ada Belle Sessome was also appointed to see to the cleaning ' up and putting in order of the Girls' basket ball court. The Boys' basket ball dub has erected a new court in front of the grammar grade building in the place where the volley ball court was for merly situated. The cause for the re moval of Hie court, is that the new primary building occupies a part of the old court. The Girls' basket ball court has been cleaned up and put in fine shape. The girls have again begun practic ing more regularly and it looks as if we shall have the best girls' team that Ahoskie has ever put out. The boys are putting in some goo?d i practice daily now. Among the can didates who have been practicing 3 are Horace Garrett, Harry Holloman, ! Robert Hoggard, Haywood Phaup, 1 Horace Johnson and Everette Brink- 1 ley. They are showing up best 1 These have all displayed real "class". < It looks as if Ahoskie will again put ? out a winning team. J < The girls have been fortunate enough to secure Miss Grace Oliver, ; the public school music teacher, for a 1 coach. Miss Oliver played basket ! ball while in college and will make < the girls a very efficient instructor. 1 With Miss Oliver's experience and the t material she has to work with, Ahos- < kie expects to put out a winning "! team. ' 1 Miss Bessie Gaddy has charge of the volley ball department this year. As soon as a._court and a net can be , secured the volley ball players will begin to work some also. C.A.M. ' COLUMBIAN LITERARY SOCIETY < REPORT 1 The Columbian Literary Society i held its first real meeting of the see- ] sion, Friday, October 5th in the 1 Sophmore class room. The aims of the society for this year were pointed 1 out and many plans for adding to ] the amount already in the treasury ] were discussed. The society voted to sell hot lunches once a week at noon, ] thus accommodating those who live ] some distance from school and also helping the society. , Miss Emily Gayle was unanimously i elected as our sponsor. As all re member, she was our sponsor during ! the proceeding year and a sponsor in ] the truest sense of the word. We 1 have not forgotten her unfailing pa- ,i tience when we-were green and awk- i ward, nor her untiring efforts in be half of our society when it would : often almost strike bottom. The following program was given: , Devotional exercises .Chaplain j Life of James Whitcomb Riley ..Ada Belle Sessoms Recitation, "When the Frost is on the Pumpkin", Riley. ...Inez Benthall Autobiography of a Car Harry Copeland "The History of My Freshman Year" Robert Holloman Original Story Estelle Newsome Jokes Ben Mitchell Williams Prophecies - Alpha Newaome Critic's Report Mary Hoggard All the numbers were thoroughly enjoyed, and for a beginning our pro. gram was very satisfactory, but ws are expecting great improvement* from this year's training. There be ing no further business the meeting adjourned. REPORT OF HESPERIAN SOCIETY The Hesperian Literary Society met Friday afternoon, October 5th in the High School auditorium. There was no old business to hold our attention and after a thorough dis cussion of new things, the following program was rendered: "Past, Present and Future of the Hes perian literary Society"..Sailey Burgess Recitation Bessie Cowan Essay, "The Benefits Which the Ahoskie High School may Derivs from the Hesperian Literary Society" Luke Isenhowhr Story Alene Eariey Instrumental Solo Marian Bash more CLEAN UP THE POTATO STORAGE HOUSE Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 4.?Sweet po tato storage houses properly handled should make money this year, as there is a decrease o1 about a hundred miK lion buaheis in the Irish potato crop, and also a decided decrease in the sweet potato crop, reports C. D. Matthews, Chief of the Division of Horticulture for the State College and Department of Agriculture. In order to make money, however, Mr. Matthews says that the crops must be properly handled in the field, put in storage and cured according to approved methods. Many dollars are needlessly lost because the grow er is not willing to learn from the ex perience of others but wants to ex periment for himself on operations that have already been standardised. "The storage house should be cleaned out and disinfects^ thoroughly in order to get rid of the numerous storage-rot germs left there from the previous crop," says Mr. Matthews. "A solution of for maldehyde made by mixing 1 pint of formalin (40 per cent) in 10 to 15 gallons of water makes a good dis infectant with which to spray the in terior of the house. "The crates or containers should be purchased and delivered before the crop is dug in order to cause no delay at digging time. The stand ard bushel crate 12x12x15 is best for storage and shipment A crate of Owasaaso type should be. used for storage while any durable, efficient, economical and attractive crate is all eight for shipment "The crop should be harvested be- : fore frost as a frosted potato will not keep. Also, the potatoes should be nature before being harvested. To est for maturity, cut the potato | 4nd if the juice turns greenish in , ?olor in about three minutes it is not mature. "Where storage houses are not owned on the farm and storage space is available in the community houses, arrangements should be made to store the crop there as a cold winter can be expected and only those potatoes properly stored and cured will keep successfully". takes Randolph Dilday Critic's Report.. Bessie Cowan From this splendid program can be seen a few results of last year's raining in these societies, and that should give us a good start for great :r work in the future. There was a rery great variety in this numbers on he program which is proof of the aleift in this bunch of young people, rhere being no further business, the lociety adjourned. SOCIAL NOTES Miss Grace Oliver and Miss AUmae remple attended the Woodland Fair >n Thursday evening. Superintendent K. T. Raynor at tended the conference of the county superintendents and High School principals which was held in Wash ngton, N. C., on Friday of last week. He was accompanied by "Lum" Mc Keel, a member of the Senior class. Among the out-of-town visitors in Windsor Sunday were: Misses Amy Biddick, Alimae Temple, Mary and Bessie Gaddy. Messrs. Horace Johnson and Harry fiolloman were visitors in Aulander ast week-end. - Miss Nell Horton, a member of the lunior class, motored to Winton Sun iay. Misses Emily Gayle, Ada Belle 3essoms, Ernestine and Mildred King, Estelle Vinson and Sylvia Apple baum were guests of Mr. A. G. Ot well at his home in Menola last Sun day afternoon. The entire faculty spent a delight ful hour under a grrfpe vine at the , home of Miss Bruce Vann, last Tues day afternoon. They all declared the grapes grown at Miss Vann's were among the best in the state. JOKES "There is too much system in this school business", growled Gilbert "Just because I snickered a little the monster turned me over to the prin cipal who turned me over to paw." "Was that all?" , "No, paw turned me over his knee." Mrs. Williams?"Teacher tells me you were bad in school today. Why did you not tell me yourself?" Ben Mitchell ? "Why-er, you always told me not to tell tales out of school." Little Rastus came heme from school one day and asked "I say paw, why does dey alius put D. C. after Washington?" "Why child, replied the old colored man, "I's surprised at yer ignorance, doan you know dat D. C. means dat Washington wus the daddy of his country." "Father" asked Horace, "Didn't you say in your speech that you ex pected the map of the world to be changed soon?" "I think I did, said Mr. Johnson. "Then what is the use of my studying geography?" IN HONOR OF THE FACULTY The members of the Parent-Teaeh (Continued on P*g? 8) MURFREESBORO NEWS \ Weekly Quotation Undismayed Aq' every time he grot a jolt He Jist took on ? tighter holt, Slipped back some when he tried to climb But came up smilin' every time. He juat grabbed Fortune by the hair An' hung on till he got his share He had th' grit in him to stay An" come up smilin' every day. ?Foley. Mrs. Q. T. Hawkins has returned to her home n Charlotte, N. C., after spending a week here with relatives. Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Campbell have returned from a delightful trip spent in the western part of this state. Mr. and Mrs. Hersey Catling of . Ahoskie were in Murfreesboro Satur day. Misses Josephine and Eddie Mae Vann Spiers of Como were visitors here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britton spent Sunday afternoon in Wlnton with Mr. Britton's parents. ~ Mrs. Roy Parker and her brother in-law, Mr. D. Q. Payne have return ed from Hartford, Conn., where they were called on account of the illness of Mrs. Parker's brother, Mr. Roy Boyette. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyette and two children, Erldeen and William visited relatives in Aulander Sunday after noon. Rev. and Mrs. L. C- Larkln have returned home from their vacation spent in New York and other north ern points. Mr. and Mrs. Burleigh Hill and lit tie daughter, Prances Rose, spent the week-end with the Parmer's mother in Cofleld. Miss Page Morehead, a Chowan student, spent Sunday with Miss Mary Babb. Miss Naomi Wlggioaand little Miss Gertrude Wiggins splht Monday in Norfolk. Mrs. Gary Parker has returned home from Rose Hill where she spent some time with her mother who has been sick. Mr. D. C. Barnes spent Sunday in William ston. Mrs. C. P. Wearer and little son, Charles, Jr., and Misses Grubb, Ger trude Knott and Millie Parker were in Severn last Thursday. The West Chowan Aasoclation will convene with Murfreesboro Baptist church on the 26th and 27th of Octo ber. Among the visitors at the Sewoll House Sunday were: Mr. R. H. Bur rows of Baltimore, Mr. B. H. Brown of Norfolk, Mr. Louis Daniels of Win ton, Miss Rosebud Nowell of Cole rain, Miss Meroney of Chowan Col lege, Mr. Talmage Baker of Ahoalde, and Miss Oliver of Suffolk, Va. The student body of Chowan Col lege passing through the streets last Thursday on their way to the annual autumn picnic were an attractive and happy looking troupe of girla dressed in their common-sense camping suits. Mra. Paul Boyette is principal of the graded school at Mapleton. She entered upon her work Monday Services were held at the Methodist church here Sunday morning and evening, the pastor officiating. At the morning service lovely music was furnished by the choir and a solo was sweetly sung by Mrs. L. J. Lawrence. Services were held at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening, the pastor officiating. At the morn ing service, Miss Lane furnished a violin solo and a perfectly beautiful quartette was given by Mrs. R. B. Watson, Mrs. Paul Boyette, Dr. C. P. Weaver and Mr. Elmo Parker, the accompanists being Miss Harsh Hughes White (piano) and Miss Lane, (violin.) A Clear Record Checks give you a clear record of all money paid out, either for business or for personal needs. It is for this reason that every business man considers the openilgg of a checking account one of the first steps in establishing any enterprise. - . Our service along commercial lines is guid ed by the experience of years. Drop in and talk it over. BANK OF AHOSKIE "THE OLD RELIABLE" Ahoskie, N. C. FOR REAL MERCHANDISE AND LIVE BARGAINS AHOSKIE DEPARTMENT STORE IS THE RIGHT PLACE - Here Is What We Sell and You Can Judge For Yourself STLE PLUS CLOTHING p MANHATTAN SHIRTS JOHN B. STETSON HATS W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES CORLISS COON COLLARS SWEET-ORR OVERALLS ONYX HOSIERY FOR LADIES We also carry a beautiful line of dry goods, ladies' dresses, coat suits, shirts, waists and millinery. Bear in '** mind that when you deal with us you are assured of clean and square dealings. If you have not dealt with us ask your neighbors who have. Ahoskie Department Store AHOSKIE, N. C. 'J j
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