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PAGE TWO GOLDSBORO HI NEWS April 23, 1942 Go To The* Polls Today “The morale of the bee hive is one of the best of any organized society in the world. This is because each bee has his individual duty and participates fully in the work of the hive.”—Mr. J. P. Booth, principal of Grainger High School in Kinston, ad dressing the meeting of the Northeastern district of the NCSSCG. Let’s learn from the bees! We all recognize that in GHS each student has duties which he must perform in order for the Student Association io function and to progress. Today, April 23, it\is the individual duty of each the polls and elect the best s. And—let’s remember that member. The people elected SA member to go to persons for SA office each of us is an SA will lead us. Every person who I participates in the voting will have a deeper feeling^f unity with the SA work from now on and thereby the morale of the entire school will be raised. A special word to the Seniors: You have a big part in these elections! You know the candidates and you know the kind of jobs they’ll have to fill. This is still your school and you are still the leaders of the underclassmen. Use your influence to urge them to vote—and your votes to help them elect good leaders. And Now to Class Elections May 7— A weapon that comes down as still As snowflakes fall upon the sod; But executes a freeman’s will As lightning does the will of God; And from its force nor doors nor locks Can shield you; ’tis the ballot box. John Pierpont in A Letter from a Petitioner FRESHMEN!! This is your first year in GHS and you will all want to make a good showing in Spring Elections. But more important than the number who vote is whom you vote for. If you have a good friend running but don’t honestly believe him to be the best candidate—don’t vote for him! It isn’t fair jjfta u“ie class or to your friend. ^ Remember that the people you elect this spring will be your Sophomore leaders. Elect officers who will be a credit to you. SOPHOMORES!! You are about to enter one of the most important stages of your high school life. Next year you wil be Juniors. The leaders of the Junior Class hold responsibiUties that must be handled with ability and intelhgence if the class is to have a successful Junior year. You, too, hold a grave responsibility. It is your duty and privilege to vote—willingly, wisely, and wakefully. JUNIORS!! This election should be of great importance to you. You are going to elect people who will lead you through what is probably the most important year of your high school life. This isn t the time for a popularity vote; it’s the time for good leaders to be elected, and it’s your chance to get the people best suited to lead you through your Senior year. To have a feeling of satisfaction, each of you should participate in the elections, and know that you are getting leaders who will help your class to surpass all former records! Let’s Set Another Record This year GHS had a swell football team, as they won the Northeastern Conference title. If we were to ask any coach we would find that the root of any good team is spirit! That’s where we come in. Ap proximately 350 students attended each football game last season. They could hear us cheering for them, so they did their best to show us what they t-eally could do. Their best was what won that title! Another little story is our basketball team.'They also had a swell season as they won the ACC tourna ment. Approximately 150 students attended these games. We can again claim some of the credit for leading our boys on. Now comes the moral of this tale. We are now in the midst of the baseball season. The team this year has already proved their ability. We should go to these games—not just once but every time! If we will only do our part in attending these games, the team will do theifs. If you don’t understand the game go out to the ball park tomorrow, and you’ll catch on in no time. Let’s set another record tomorrow by having the largest attendance yet! We Honor 0 Alfred Wilson Griffin We wonder if Alfred Wilson Griffin—A. W. to all of us—had any idea of the many responsi bilities he’d hold in the future when he was born here in May 16, 1927. He’s president of his Latin and English class this year, and a s treasurer of the Sophomore Class —a big job in itself—he’s been in charge of the Free Lunch Fund Drive for his class — incidentally they certainly brought in more money than any other class—and the March of Dimes. His hobby is photography—we’d be delighted to have you help with the Hi News next year! And he likes boy scouting, loads, too. As for nourishment, it’s pepsis. His favorite radio program is Red Skelton, and he says for your in formation it comes on at ten-thirty Tuesday nights. Among his other “do’s” are: I do like tennis. Deep in the Heart of Texas, and Bud Ab bott and Lou Costello. Off on another entirely different' subject, we wonder if you’ve ever noticed his dimples—we did when we were interviewing him. That’s why we’re recommending him to you as a doctor. His dimples will probably bring in the patients, and his ability will keep ’em there. Best of luck, A. W.! Mary Elizabeth Hart Mary Elizabeth Hart was born July 5, 1926, in Kinston, later lived in New Bern and then moved to Goldsboro for the seventh grade. And on the - not - so - sta- t i s t i c a 1 side we’re glad you picked Goldsboro Mary Lib, ’cause we don’t know what the Junior Class would have done without your help. This year Mary Lib is on the Lost and Found Committee, and her references are commendable— but definitely! She was chairman of two committees for the Junior Play — the Property and the Scenery. She’s homeroom presi dent this quarter and secretary of her double period — seems like you’re all-round, Mary Lib. Her hobbies are swimming and collecting pictures of all her friends. She loves meatloaf, Stirling Hayden, and Betty Grable, Mr. District Attorney (if you want an exciting program, that’s it) and the Hit Parade. In about two more years, she’s going in training for a nurse, and for A. W. we’re sending in her re ferences—you two as doctor and nurse will be the perfect set-up Mary Lib! Optimism Quiz, Kids!!! “Darlings, we are growing older!” We may not be finc|i?^g silver threads among the gold yet, but before too long we will be of voting age. Now’s the time to get over our poll shyness—How big a part are you taking in elections? Check yourselves. If you can, answer yes and then find your rating at the bottom of the next column. 1. Did you register for SA elec tions? 2. Did you volunteer as a regis trar or a poll holder? 3. Are you going to vote? 4. Have you thought seriously about the candidate for whom you will vote? 5. Have you helped in any campaign? 6. Have you thought about the best possible nominees for class elections? Say, Boys—! Why don’t you give some lucky gal a thrill and ask her to the Junior-Senior? Maybe your best girl friend already has a date but we’ll bet she’s got a good friend who’d make a swell substitute! Transportation? You Junior boys could get chummy with the Senior fellows and maybe they would let you double date with ’em. But if it’s the tire problem, three of you could just call a taxi. It wouldn’t break you (maybe)! Now you know you’ll have a lot more fun dancing if you do have a date. And if you’re worried about getting stuck, how can you with card dances? Why don’t you forget yourself one night and ask some girl who would really have a big time with you! Listen, everybody, we have got to start eating fruit, fresh vege tables, whole-wheat bread or whole- grain cereal and listen to mama about that glass of milk, ’cause those food charts show that we don’t. IN MEMORIAM Mrs. George Gordner Mother of Miss Ida Gordner In Other Schools— Defense work is going on. The results of a recent questionnaire sent to 100 school administrative units all over the state by the Pre sident of the Superintendents of the North Carolina Education As sociation brought to light these interesting facts: The schools of 82 units have pur chased $813,304 worth of stamps and bonds. Many others reported that they had these campaigns on, but were unable to give figures at that time. A total of 94 units report that 4,817 teachers are taking or have taken first aid courses and 91 re port that 46,439 are getting first aid training. All of the units have 30,412 boys in the two upper grades taking physical education. A total of 85 units have 432 school shops, and in these shops they have had 24,236 out-of-school people taking defense courses. A total of 1,478 schools in 97 units are collecting waste materials. These statistics show us that the work in GHS is part of a great program going on in many North Carolina schools. We should be proud of this and double our efforts for war work—and girls— Remember—Purl Harder!! If you had 5 or 6 yes’s, you’re a gold star citizen. We’ll expect to see you in Congress one of these days. 3 or 4? Not so good—your stars are a trifle tarnished. Only 2! You’re a complete black out! Hitler would love you! The world is full of fatalists And pessimists who say They pity all the youths Who’ll live in this world’s future day. They say that there is left no hope. No help for human kind. But somehow I’m an optimist Who thinks that they will find That even though the world’s a mess It’s been a mess before. And though the fight be long and hard. We’ll surely win once more. Remember then that every storm Sometime dies away. And soon the sun comes up again On a lovely summer day. —Gertrude Edgerton ’42; Mrs. Bradford, teacher. Down With Seasons Duck flew over— Deer hunter’s luck. Temptation triumphed— Dead duck!! —Albert Handley, ’42; Mrs. White, teacher. The Teacher Speaks I saw the,students of school today— Students of Life— Living, midst their books and bells, The Democratic Way. I saw the students of school today— Children of the world— Speaking with words of sages old. Why don’t they get their homew^ork!! —David Andrews, ’42; Mrs. White, teacher. Atlantic— '42 Style Cruising battleship. Cruising sub. . Spotting periscope. Sinking tub. —Albert Handley, ’42; Mrs. White, teacher. > t Beauty of Spring From my window which faces west I get a gor geous view. I look down on grass which is carpet green. On one side of the yard is a lovely bed of pansies, each pansy with it expressive little face lifted towards the sky. Wisteria vines wind their way over the top of the garage and nearby tree. Soft breezes whisper through the tall pines which add a spicy fragrance to the warm air. ’Mid the hum ming of bees is heard the singing of many birds which fill the tree tops. Big fat robins hop around pecking at the plump little bugs that pop their heads out of the earth to sun themselves. I often gaze through this window which frames a beautiful picture of spring, painted by the greatest artist of all—nature!! —Katherine Royall, ’44; Miss Sara Falkener, teacher. Goldsboro Hi NI@ws Published Eight Times a Year by the Journalism Students, Goldsboro, N. C., High School. Volume XIV CINTERNATION^ Number 7 EDITORIAL STAFF Co-Editors Carolyn Hollingsworth, ’42, and Effie Ruth Maxwell, ’42 Make-up Editor Helen Denning, ’42 Assistant Make-up Editor Margaret Holt ’43 Editorial Editors Betsy Cade, ’42, and Ruth Minton’ ’42 Literary Editor Frances Alexander, ’44 Feature Editors Dot Perkins, ’42, and Lois Smith, ’42 Sports Editor Herbert Barbour, ’42 Sports Reporters Linwood Harrell, ’42, and David Hinson ’42 Picture Editor Powell ’42 Assistant P^icture Editor Louis Maxwell ’44 p Lyda Winslow, ’43 Exchange Editors Elizabeth Stanley, ’43, and Nellie Burns, ’43 Staff Reporters: Helen Roberts, ’44, Charles Britt, ’46, Edwin Sabin, ’46 Staff Typists: Martha Zealy, Billy Haire, Virginia Christenbury, Lizzie Mae Adams, Helen Bissette, Agnes Hallow, Marjorie Stafford, Elizabeth Hardison and Mary Louise Wells. 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