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PAGE 2 THE BLACKBIRD, ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY. MAY i5, 1954 Backward Glances The years v.ill always come and go—and many there will be, But many a one vsul pass before our school will chance to see A year that’s so eventful, or’one so filled with joy As the one thac we ve experienced for ‘64 and '4. A lot of things ha>e happened of w'hich we may be proud; We’ve had some good dramatics and a band that’s fme and loud. We’ve walked these liallowed corridors and, strange as it may seem, The floors and desks and “green blackboards still have a shining gleam. We’ve seen some tribulations—goodness knows we’ve had our share. But the good things have outshown them and have helped make our school fair. Let’s see now just what have we done to establish precedents. The students have been honored—equal share for gals and gents. We chose oui Campus Sweetheart and Azaelea Princess too, And just this month we met our Queen She stood so proud and true). The Eastern District SCO has honor to us lent, By electin;? from our number their next year’s vice-president. The NHS brought fame and honor to our brand new school By holdmg the Convention—and a good one it was, too. For two weeks one would hardly know that they were in a school. The courteous way we acted had most everybody fooled. But sure it didn’t stop right there—it continued ^May we boast), And we elected one of us as the gentleman with the most. That’s not the only election we have had in the recent past— We chose our S. O. officers (They’re good ones that will last). Now Jupiter knows that this ain’t all, but, really, it must end. I’m giving out of paper and the ink has left my pen. Still I know you all are quite av.’are that ‘54 is done— But listen and neighbors—ain’t it been a heap of fun! By George Knight Congrats, Mr. Black And Band Rocky Mount now has a band of which it can bp justlv proud. Everyone remembers how the band sounded during the footbnll season. There was a considerable amount of criticishi during that time. Now after six months of concentrated work the band sounds wonaerlul. Although the band is small in member (only 54 pieces), the music it makes can fill any large building in this area. It takes a lot of ha*’d work to build up a band that can be a credit to the citv and Rocky Mount now has such a band. Of course, the band isn’t perfect, but just give it time. It’s going to be one of the b^t bands m the state. However, a band has to have members to be a good band. There are plenty of talented students in high school who could learn to play an instrument in a short time with interested study. It is their duty to themselves, their school and community to do so. Nothing can be done without discipline. The local group has had plenty this year. It is pleasing to know there are people who can work under it. These people will be able to go far in later life. The school congratulates thf *^and and the band director under whose guidance the band has^ade so much progress! f^ocku riour£ Stnior i ■ Popularity? My Eye!! We have come to the conclusion that if you want to get along with your fellow students and if you want to be popular, you have to do the following things: Throw all your trash on the floor and outside on the lawn. The janitors and maids will pick it up. Be sure to write on the nice clean walls! Somebody else will put in hours of hard scrubbing to get it off. By all means, don’t forg?t t write or scratch your name on your desk The teachers have to have something to remember their former students by even if it does ruin the desks. , Leave your lockers in a big mess too. It looks so pretty when you enter the halls and see paper of all colors sticking out of them. , In the bathroom, be sure to throw your cigarette ashes and stubs on the floor. The cigarette can is there only for looks, nothing else! During class periods, be .sure to sprawl all over your desks or tilt your chairs back and make rocking chairs out of them. You look so much more comfortable and It helps your posture so much. Visitors will then know how much comfort and fun you have In the new school. All these make for popularity,—my eye! Thumbs Down On Such Disputes What’s all this fuss about the McCarthy-Arxy dispute that has dominated newspaper headlines, television screens and radio sets? How does it concern those of student age and what can be done about it? On the other hand the army maintains that the McCarthy committee goes about militai’y posts. The committee is doing a job that is necessary and essential to U. S. security. On the other hand the arnry maintains that the McCarthy committee goe sabout its investigations in an abusive way. A more serious charge made by Army Secre tary Stevens is that McCarthy has been using his influence on the committee to “high pressure” the army to obtain favors for Private David Schine, at one time an aide to the Wisconsin senator. The nation is suffering a tremendous loss of dignity in this affair. The idea of stirring up the entire Army for one unimportant G .1. is absurd. These facts bear out the need for deep thinking by today’s students. The knowledge and lessons ab sorbed now will be necessary to good government when the present generation gets the reins. Indian Lyrics Gerry like flower Gerry grow flower Gerry Gardner Butch want basket Butch no have basket Butch Weaver Barbara like dress Barbara make dress Barbara Taylor ‘ Jim sees giil Jim no like girl Jim Grumpier Bobby like girl Girl like Bobby Bobby Gay Kenneth go to beach Kenneth get sunburned Kenneth Peele Lee drive car Lee w'reck car Lee Parker Keaneth be hungry Kpnneth get food Kenneth Cooke v: The Last Word As the close of another school year draws near and the year’s work on THE BLACK- j BIRD is through, each member of the staff takes this opportunity to leave w'ith you a few parting words. Patsy Pearce and Valentine McMillan, co editors of the paper, say thanks to all the teachers who have put up with our endless i “rushes” on the paper Kay Sanders says she has had a wonderful time writing “Around the Campus” “To all the teachers and students, to the advertisers, I say an in adequate but sincere thank you,’’ came from George Knight “Even though we didn't receive a medalist rating,” says Sarah Moore, “we feel that this j ear’s paper has been the best in the history of our school.” All Peggy Searcy can say is “Gosh, we’ve had fun working with the paper, the students and the , staff this year.” Anne Proctor thanks | everyone for all the fun she has had working with you and for you on the staff Gerry Gardner'extends deepest appreciation to all his loyal friends who did so much to help the paper this year Betty Sue Cash says she would like to thank everyone who has helped the BLACKBIRD staff in anyway.” Thanks for your support, we’ve enjoyed writ ing for you,’’ says Carole Morgan and Jean Stephenson Charles Bateman thanks those who contributed the news Joy Ann Hayes says thanks to all who have had a part in making this year’s paper a success As next year’s editor, Julian Aldridge hopes that all will continue to give the paper wholehearted support Mary Lee Fountain says she has enjoyed working on THE BLACKBIRD ^be cause it has given her a chance to work close ly with others As literary editor, Woodrow West says, “I’ve enjoyed my work and I hope you have enjoyed my reviews.’’ Newspapers depend on the subscribers, so thanks for that ^ subscription,” says Martha Bradley Felts and Myrna Bell thank everyone for his * cooperation and they are looking forward to next year Flaye Hammond gives just a short line of thanks to the “number one” people who make this paper possible Lu cinda Oliver hopes you have enjoyed the paper and that you will remember next year. ^ “To the stibscribers, the advertisers, the faculty, other readers and the staff, I say a .. deeply felt thank you for your loyad support ,, and kind cooperation in making THE BLACKBIRD the paper that it is,” says Mrs. Young, the adviser. Have a wonderful vacation, The Staff THE BLACKBIRD Official Publication of Rocky Mount Senior High Member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association editorial STAFF Co-Editors Patsy Pearce, Valentine McMillan News Editor Mary Lee Fountain Sports Editors Gerry Gardner, Flaye Hammond Feature Editor Lucinda Oliver Exchange Editor «. Anne Proctor Literary Editor Woodrow' West Cfilumnists Kay Sanders, Julian Aldridge Staff Artist Sarah Moore Staff Writers Martha Bradley, Joy Ann Hayes, Eddie Felts, Charles Bateman, Myrna Kay Bell Jean Stephenson BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager George Knight Assistant Business Manager Carole Morgan Advertising Manager Ruth Farmer Assistant Advertising Manager Betty Sue Cash Circulation Manager Peggy Searcy FACULTY ADVISER Mrs. T. D. Young Published nine times during the year by the Journalism Class of Rocky Mount Senior High School. Subscription Rate $l,oo
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