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PAGE 6 THE BLACKBIRD, ROCKY MOUNT HIGH SCHOOI, TCESDA’’, .TANUARY 27, 1953 Jack Sings For Uncle Sam; Gets Discharge In 8 Months Wiiat cjuid oe more romantic and cxcitiiig than the life of a siuBer/ A ctrtain graduate of ‘49 fiyiix iWiio linows! He’s a singer He;s tail, dark and handsome, Weirs ail army uniform, sings and aancej; hi/s joung and best of all, he’s unmarried. Who??? Why, viauK Rivenbark. Jack, with Earl Zerkle and Ray Abernathy, presented a program of popiular music to the student body January 6, the day before he returned to Fort Sheiman to continue his service duties. Earl played the organ; Ray put in the rhythm and Jack sang “Night and D^y,” “'You Belong to Me,’ ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me,” ‘ Btgji the Beguine” and other popular hits. Recreation Assistant As recreation assistant, in the ai-my Jack is in charge of the en- teitainment at the dances given e»ery other week at Port Sher man. He sings at these dances of ten. ‘The G. S. O. furnishes the best entertainment,” Jack said. T.’hat’s the Girls Service Organi zation. With eight months left in his four 3 ears of service he is look ing forward to getting out and finishing his apprenticeship with the railroad and plans to continue his singing also. Freshmen, Experts^ Ending months of study about the school, the freshmen held their annual program last Friday to see just how much had been learned. Each freshman home room was represented by two ex perts on a panel. The program was a radio show “Double or Nothing sponsored by Rocky Mount High School and its product School Spirit.” The Mis tress of Ceremonies was Mary Wilkinson, who gave each expert a topic and asked questions about that topic. EUse Williams was the so ore keeper and Ben Williams timed the questions. Baxter Sav age. had the, job of presenting the prizeSj which' were charms, pea nuts, and candy, Katherine Batten was the over all winner and received as her prize a bar of candy. Fred Ruben won the jackpot prize. He re ceived a school cap and emblems, chaiTOs, nuts, and candy. CAROLINA SCHOOL Of Commerce Specialists in Business Training Licensed by State of N. C. 121 N. Main St. Phone 7095 Just in Your Favorite KORDAY DENIM Coordinates Skirts, Jackets, Shorts Caps, Pedal Pushers, Weskets . . . .everything! Priced for yon! Second floor Sa>:ig In RMllS When m nigh school he sang Aiih the choir and was tapped in- .,0 the National Music Organiza tion, a chapter much like the Na tional Honor Society but without the qualifying characteristic of scholarship. After graduating m 1949, he sang with Earl Zerkle’s orchestra xnd began his A. C. L. apprentice ship until drafted into the army. \Vhen asked what he thought boys should do to avoid being drafted he said, “Join.” “By the way," Jack said "tell everyone to be sure to write the 3oys in the service. They look 'onvaril to !ett:rs more than any- hing else.” If iou’d like to write Jack, his iddress is Pvt. Jack E. Rivenbark, J. S. 53103676,, Co. A-370th E. A. '. R., Fort Shertr.an, C. Z. Hall ford. President Of Honor Society Second semester officers of the National Honor Society were elect ed in the last meeting of the first semester. Elected to serve the honorary group for the rest of the year were i:,dward Hallford, president; Don- aid Edwards, vice president; Jo Ann Windham, secretary, and Be.yl Peters, treasurer. Sheila Robbins was appointed chairman of the scrapbook com mittee and selected Gertrude Cog gins and Donna Clark to work on her committee. The scrapbook Is judged annually at tne State NHS convention. Last ye!ir S' Ivia Pul len was chairman of this commit tee and the scrapbook won third place in the state. The convention this year will be held in Winston-Salem in March. Gdrolyn Cdrdner * Qeor^gc Here we are again, folks to bring you the happenings of RMHS. This time, however, we have a special treat for you. A sophomore, Carol Morgan, is oc cupying the spotlight so that two weary columnists may give their brains a rest after the strenous exams. It’s up to you, Carol. Take it away! Well, exams are over and here we are back to normal again. Hope everybody passed! Folks are still talking about what a wonderful Christmas vaca tion they had. Specially Lucinda Oliver. She went way down yon der in Panama. Look at that tan!! Other holiday travelers were Barbara Jones who v/ent to Texas; Billy Wynn who went to Florida— Scholarships Plentiful For Graduating Seniors Scholarships are plentiful for rich and poor alike this year on competitive basis. Millions of graduating high school students never go to college because they are financially unable and yet many of these scholarships are never gl' en out because no one pplies for them. There is still a chance for ap plication for scholarships if it is done immediately. Here is a list of some of the scholarships which are open to RMHS seniors. Ful ler information may be obtained from Miss Kate Parks Kltchln, dean of girls. In The State Probably the more interesting of these college aids would be those within the state. The largest and most outstanding of these are the Angier B. Duke and the More- head scholarships of Duke and Carolina, respectively. The dead lines on both of these is already past. Wake Forest is giving twenty 'jr'ho'archips—ten for $660 and ten for $^00. Applications must be in by Februarv 10. Davidson Coliepr 's gi ing four to six ranging in value up to $1,100—deadline, Feb ruary 1. ENTERPRISE Complete Rug Department (Wall to wall installation) Your PORTRAIT will make a fine gift for VALENTINE BARRINGER'S 129 Western Ave. Talem College gives ten scholar ships in lliberal arts—three for flOv/O, and seven, $200. Eion Col- ilege is giving $4,40 J in eight jchclarships to girls and boys. They will be presented in the ■‘High School Day,” February 11. Testing will bo given on February 9 at Elon. Atlantic Christian gives a $200 tuition schlorship to any boy and girl graduating with the highest average in any high school in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Music and Minister ial schlorships are given also. Women’s Colleges For girls only, scholarships are ,0 be given from Mary Baldwin n Staunton, Virginia, Peace Col lege in Raleigh, Western College in Oxford, Ohio, Randolph-Macon College in Linchburg, Virginia, and for nurses at Maryview Hos- p.tal in Portsmouth, Virginia. Mary Baldwin gives four $2800 xholarships—applications, due B’ebruary 10. Peace carries one two, and three hundred dollar scholarships. Applications must be in by April 1. Western has four $3,200 and forty-four $2,000 scho larships — applications due, February 21. Randolph-Macon gives twenty-five scholarships ringing in value from $100 to $1500. Big Payments Of the larger scholarships to be given Rollins Collegs is near the top. Rollins, in Winter Park, Florida, gives thirty — $4000 scholarships and twelve $2,400 scholarships. Among these are specials given in music, art, drnma, and science. Lehigli University gives schol- arohips with values ranging from $362.50 to $1500 yearly, Kenyon College in Gambler, Ohio, offers four $5000, two $4000, twenty $28C0 and ten $3000 to men enter- SEE MAYFAIR SHOP NEW SPRING Dresses—Suits—Toppers FOR SCHOOL CLOTHING SHOP AT DANIEL’S INC. Center Soda Shop Sandwiches & Milk Shakes Homemade Peanuts Frances & Jack ing in the fall of 1953. More than -aO grants for study in engineer ing, sc.eme, architecture and planning, and management will be given by the JTassachusetts In stitute of Technology in Cam bridge. Othjr Scholarships Some of the other schools offer ing scholarships are Brandis Uni versity in Wattham, Massachu setts,—a college of arts and sci ence: Connefticut College in New London: Hollins College in Vir ginia; RensseI.ier Polytechnic In stitute in Troy, New York, offer ing three $2800 scholarships: Sim- ■nons College in Boston offering 35 scholarships; and Mount Holyo'^e College in South Hadley, Massa chusetts. Sw'eet Brfar College in Virg nia •jffprs twelve scholarships; King College in Bristol, Tennessee, of fers nine or rrore with $1500 maximum: the University of Chi cago gives more than 200 scholar ships valued up to $120n; CornMl offers about 112 in scholastic acievements. engineering arts and 'cienf'es: and John Hopkins Uni versity in Baltimore awards on ■'I'lsis of s"hool records—no exam- 'nations. Donald Bryan was down that way too and Weaver Wrenn who went to Riedsville. My, some follks are lucky! Season Parties There were lots of p. j. parties over the two week vacation. Doris Cooper, Leah Lea, Pat Edwards, Jane Hatchett, Linda Joyner, Peg- jy Daniels, Charlotte Jones, Marty Purvis, and Sue Yelverton seem to ha.e had a rip-snortin time at Nancy Newbolds on New Years Eve. Sally Adams h'vd Barbara Coley. Beryl Peters. Betty Spence, Mary Wilkinson, Krncy Terry and Alir-e Barnes over c le night—They had a swell time tco. Oh, yes! We mufn’t forget Betoy J. Spence’s party. Right after another big party on New Years Eve too— •render when these kittens had tire to sleep??? Here’s something that will knock you over—Governor Kerr :cott, gave Ginger Roney, whose father was Mr. Scott’s recretary, a party for her and her friends in the governors mansion, for a Christmas present. Diamonds And Bands Perhaps the highlight of the holidays was the marriage of Barbara Kinsaul and Waverly Smith. Mary Ann Moore changed her name too! Pest of luck to both couples. Quite a few people are getting engaged here. Engage ment rings s:em to be stylish now! This year has brought in a new style of cat clothes. Ralph Chason and Joe Whitehead hke buttons on the legs of their pants. What’s next, lace? Well, it looks as if news has just about given out—so—I’ll be seein’ you “bookworms” around. Bye now. TELEVISION CENTER 114 S. Washington St. Phone 7777 And RADIO SERVICE SHOP 112 6. Washington St. Phone 8350 Youth Shop Everything For Young Ladies 211 S. Main Street Phone 7274 TAYLOR'S TWIN STORES 116 and 118 South Main St. POWELL’S Business Equipment Company GEHMAN’S Jewelers 139 S. Main Street Dial 6722 I. W. Roce Drug Co. Phono 7111 Rocky Mount Complete Pre.jcription Service Dixie Feed and Paint Store Woolsey’s Quality Paints 171 South Washington Street “The Smartest Thing You Wear Is Your Ilair” JEAN’S BEAUTY SALON 134 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount “Rocky Mount’s Newest Restaurant” SPEARS RESTAURANT In The Heart Of Downtown Rocky Mount, N. C. Air Conditioned For Your Comfort Ellis Vi. Spears, Jr. Western Ave. & S. Church St. Highway 301 6:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m.
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