THE BLACKBlilD, RotKY MOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
1 LESDAY. SEPTEMBER 29. 1933
NO POINT TO IT!
Hayou got any probiems or faults? We, the staff
of THE bLi^CKBIRD, trying to get an idea for
this first cditoi.ai that would strike a happy medium
with all students, decided that if there was anything
we all have, it is problems and faults. Realizing that
thes ehave been aiscussed year in and year out with
no apparent results, we hope not to bore anyone in re-
nev/ing them.
'ihese problems are presented by the students, all of
us. They include such things as destroying school
books and other properties through much careless
handling, whittling away the desks (not careless but
deliberate), and smearing walls wijth pencils and
crayons, as perhaps very small children will do.
But why? There is no point in it—no reason. The
person who can say there is owns the distinction of
bemg quite unique, for he alone can give a reason for
doing wrong.
Then there is the problem of skipping classes. This
does no harm to the school and certainly doesn’t of
fend the teachers, but still it is wrong. ‘Look at it this
way. Who will skip the bad tasting medicines which
relieve miserable colds? Yet there are those of us who
will skip a class, which relieves illiteracy. Or there is
this point of view. Can we afford to skip any part of
these have been discussed year in and year out with
world knowledge is a necessary tool for life. Know
ledge is the controller of all.
Skipping, however, affects only the ones who do so.
But the marring of school is different. It is a struc
ture that will be here' for years. Now it is new and
comfortable, but we can make it uncomfortable—
even unbearable. So this is it—shall we waste our
energy, and it is wasted when we do something as use
less as destroying useful material? It is up to us!
WE RE PROUD OF YOU, TOO!
It is a rare pleasure for me to welcome all students,
both new and old, to our branri new Rocky ll^ount
Senior High School. Our building is qne of the finest
in the state and we should all-take a great interest in
our school and preserve its b«auty and neatness. Our
new environment should provide an added incentive
for us to make, the most of our opportunities and
make a more earnest application to our studies.
This year promises to be a banner year in the his
tory of our school. Each of us should strive to do his
best both in studies and activities and thereby add to
the glory of our sChooU
Personally, I am exceedingly proud to be principal
of such an attractive school^ such an industrious stu
dent body, and such an excellent faculty. I hope that
you, too, Have that same pride!
C. M. Edson, principal
THEBLA«BiRD
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Rocky Mount High School
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Feature Editor . Lucinda Oliver
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Literary Editor .. Woodrow West
Columnists .. .. Kay Sanders, Julian Aldridge
Staff Artist Sarah Moore
Staff Writers Martha Bradley, Joy Ann Hayes, Carole
Morgan, Eddie Felts, Charles Bateman,
Myrna Kay Bell, Jean Stephenson
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Advertising Manager Ruth Farmer
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For Girls Only
Have you seen something in the
!chool or town that you think
everyone should know about? Is
here something you aren’t sure
3bout or want to get straight?
There is a way, you know! It’s
easy too. No box tops to mail. No
jingles to write. No money to
nend. Just write a letter to “The
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want to say. Then carry it to
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ter.s will be given individual atten
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Tlie boys who read this article
may refer to the bottom of this
page for directions on procedure.
Use Your Head ! '/
Cars-A To Z
?irst year I’ve ever been here—
\m’t never seen the likes;
It looks just like a mansion
With gobs of cars and bikes.
And ‘bout the cars, I think you’ll
see
By peeping out the dor.
That R. M. Senior High School
Has its share of ’em—and more.
The types all range from Cadillacs
To model T’s and A’s.
Then back to one like Pontiacs
And next to Chevrolets.
Although we have a heap of cars
"■'e -Jre assured of this:
Of all the careful drivers
Our students top the list!
—by George Knight
Did You Ever See
A horse fly?
\ book.,5hop?
A cat fish?
A window box?
A tomato plant?
A bottle neck?
For Boys Only
Have you seen something in the
school or town that you think
everyone should know about? Is
there something you aren’t sure
about or want to get straight?
There is a way, you know! It’s
easy too. No box tops to mall. No
jingles to write. No money to
spend Just write a letter to “The
Editors” saying just what you"
■vant to say. Then carry it to
>?oom 110, or give it to a member
of THE BLACKBIRD staff (con
sult masthead in lower left corner
of page 2 for names). All letters
will be given individual attention.
The girls who read this article
may refer to the top of this page
for directions on procedure.
THANK YOU
During: the past week THE
BLACKBIRD staff has been
busy O.TI two projects. Besides
the regular grind of seeking- out
stories and news for publica
tion, we’ve been soliciting ads
and subscriptions.
At this time we wish to say
THANKS to those who sub-
srribed and we think you won’t
regret it. Also we want to thank
the local merchants for their
whole-hearted support.
We hope you will agree with
us that the paper is better than
ever.
The staff
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Way To Go, Students?
Come on, students, get in line. Come on, students,
you’re not do.iag fine. We’ve got a band; it don’t play
jazz; but let’s support what Rocky Mount has.
Too often the band is criticized for not playing
“pops” or not playing well.' When you think about
this, it’s hard to play while marching along, keeping
ranks and files straight and trying to pull off what is
hoped to be a great maneuver all simultaneously.
People shouldn’t find fault unless they can label it
constructive criticism. The band is improving fast
trying hard to p’ease the students and adults. It’s not
easy for the band to play when they are seated in the
bleachers because people crowd them so that the
breath just won’t come up and the instruments have
to be held either straight up or straight down. Not a
very comfortable or convenient arrangement, don’t
you agree?
Let’s practice our school spirit and soon we’ll be
able to say, “Way to go, students, you’re really in line.
Great going, students, you’re doing fine. You’re help
ing the band with all you’ve "ot. They’re not letting
you down, you can bet they’re not.”
Talk About Names, But—
Hi, everyone! Isn’t the new school grand? After
staying up all Knight for Weeks from May to Septem
ber worrying about it, I find it sin^ply out of this
world. The grounds look so pretty with the. grass
growing. All it needs is some Ivey to grow on the Sides
and a little white Lamm, nibbling at the grass. I’m
glad there is no Clay around or the Maples couldn’t
grow so big. We have no Gardner who Waters the
grass, and Still no one to pick up the Branch the
Wynne blew off the Maples so we all must help keep
things looking nice. I saw a Starling, some Robbins
and another Byrd hopping around eating the grass. I
hope they don’t eat all of it. ,
Everyone seems so Gay he fairly Shines. They hang
their Coates and Capps up, then Hunt for their room.
Remember how a persorf would act like a Savage in
the old school, and the Lewder he got, the funnier? It
sure sounds different now!
Our city really paid a pretty Price for this school,
and I guess Moore Cash will be needed before the year
is out. Let’s try to show our appreciatioii by making
this an outstanding year.
Gosh, there goes the Bell and I have to run to the
Deans office, so I'll be seeing you!