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approa^ch of the Christmas season students are beginning to form their towards this joyous season which is one of the happiest times of the y6«ir. symbolizes the birthday of Christ. It is a season of spiritual closeness thSw to birthday is a time to receive gifts for themselves, to their own enjoyment, and to “let go” and relax, forgetting the hP wf H Such an attitude is not the true spirit of Christmas, as it Should be His day, not ours. sonahtv Sp/p symbol of the spirit of giving. His jovial, happy, and eager per- i fun and joy one receiiV'es when he gives. Today, however, mer- '^'^si'^essmen have taken ole St. Nick and made him into a sales attraction Nowadays some merchants place Christmas wreaths, holly, and other such deco- t^n nf ^ Thanksgiving holidays to draw to the atten- ThP t f 1 nearing and that it’s time to begin shopping. The familiar term for this is commercializing.” “Commercializing” defeats the purpose of Christ’s birthday. Even on Christmas cards the spirit of the season is removed when gay cherubs, bells and other “cute” drawings that have no relation to the birth of Christ adorn the covers This year the local Merchants Association, for the first time in three vears vntPrf to wait until after Thanksgiving to put up the Christmas decorations and bec'in nd vertising the Christmas ‘specials.” This was done ^ith the Idea of sfoppSg to^ it prevalent at Christmas time between Rocky Mo^t B.nd other eastern Caiolina cities, as well as local businessmen RiOcky Amount is making an attempt to observe the season it v\a operating with the local Merchant and Ministerial Associations in their p?oje?te we ^oughoutth?X'’'"''^‘=‘'°°' students in promoting the proper Christmi Spirit We are at the age when we should begin to put less emphasis on the receiving nf gifts and to put more spiritual emphasLs on Chiistmas ecemng of At Thanlagiving we gave thanks to God for all our numerous blessings At Christ- opportunity to celebrate with Him the birthday ^ the greatest gift He has given us Chiist, His son, and our Saviour. THE BLACKBIRD Published by Journalism Class of Rocky Mount Senior High School VOLUME XXVI _ROCKY_jlOUg^^ N. 0. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1954 NUMBER 4 ‘Spirit’ Is Success Gene Arnold Stars ‘Blithe Spirit,” the first produc tion of the Edsonians for the sea son, was presented Friday night, December 10, in the high school auditorium. As the curtain opened on the •first act at 8:15, seven students hnd tneir lirst taste oX the thiiil of opening night. This was also the first play the dramatics teach er, Mrs. Jackie Hathcock, had produced in Rocky Moxmt. Leading roles wtre played by Gene Arnold and Peggy Jones as Mr. and Mi's. Charles Condomine. Other characters in order of their appearance were Myra Floyd, Edith the maid; Bill Toler and Norma Savage, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman; Lucinda Oliver as Ma dam Arcati. The Voice of Daphne, a spirit from the other world, was Doris Cooper. After the performance. Gene Arnold, president of the Edson ians, presented Mrs. Hathcock with an arm bouquet of red roses In appreciation for her time and effort in putting on this produc tion. After make-up had been re moved and costumes put away, the cast and production crew had a party at the teen-age club. There were plenty of “eats and drinks” for all. After the party got onderway, the cast called every one to attention and presented Mrs. Hathcock with a silver disk bracelet with the inscription, “Blithe Spirit, 1954.” Plans are already onderway for the second production which will take place sometimes in February. As of now, no definite arrange ments have been made. Clubs Sponsor Projects Several high school organiza tions are taking advantage of op portunities to help others with gifts and contributions as their projects during the Christmas sea son. Each year the welfare depart ment announces a list of families who need help. Anyone wishing to adopt a family during this holi day could take someone from this list. In the local high school the Musettes and Miss Alma Murchi son’s sophomore homeroom have taken advantage of this and taken families. This program brings Christmas to families who would not have it without this help. A common way of helping others is the purchasing of Christ mas seals which will be mailed out I to every family in Rocky Mount. ' Money from these seals furthers the fight against tuberculosis. Local Jaycees are having a Cui¥c to ociicxt toys cioth5“„ (#i‘ food for needy families of this community. They have been work ing through churches, schools and civic clubs to raise these articles. Other civic clubs will be spon soring drives to collect articles of clothing, food and toys. They will distribute these among the needy families. Church groups will be visiting the hospitals and offer ing their services in that way. These are only a few of the golden opportunities awaiting the people of this community. Erwin Robbins, ‘Miss Print’ Students Plan Christmas Dance To start off the holidays, the social committee of the student organization is making plans for its annual Christmas dance to morrow night in the school cafe teria from 9 p. m. to 1 p. m. Invitations are ready for every student in school, and special in vitations for guests may be ob tained from Miss Kate Parks Kitchen. Social committee mem bers have .spent much hard work and time into making the invita tions, featuring green wreaths tied with red bows, they have also worked hard in decorating the school caftteria. The P. T. A. co-operating with the Student Organization, will help furnish refreshments for everyone. Games and other inter est will be conducted in the Gen eral Purpose room for those stu dents who do not dance. Music will be furnished by a Juke box. In a musical atmosphere Julian Aldridge, editor-in-chief of THE BLACKBIRD, crowned Erwin Robbins, Miss Print during a spe cial assembly on December 16 whil ethe nation’s top tune was played, signifying that Erwin was senior high’s top beauty. A beau tiful bouquet was presented to Miss Print before she went on stage. Erwin with the help of her campaign manager. Ronnie Fel ton. received a total of 10.007 votes. Kitty Thurman was runner- up. Her campaign manager was Charles Sanders. Other candidates and their campaign managers were intro duced according to the hit parade songs, since the theme of the pro gram this year was hit parade music. On behalf of Mrs. T. D. Young and THE BLACKBIRD staff. Lu- dinda Oliver, business manager, thanked each candidate, each campaign manager, those who helped in the campaign and those who contributed to make the cam paign a big success. This is the ninth year that the school paper has sponsored the Miss Print contest, the funds of which are used for the publica tion of the paper. Each penny do nated counts one vote and the students who work In this cam paign are doing the school a real service. Miss Print’s picture will appear in the Blackbird and the HI-NOC- AR. Jean Thorpe was Miss Print for the 1953-54 year and Lillian Daughtrldge won the 1952-53 con test. Srs. Clioose Top Twelve Congratulations are in order for Jane Hatchett, Kay Williford. MimI Brewer, Erwin Robbins. Nancy Newbold. Audrey Kennedy, Bobby Savage. Bill Kincheloe, Sandy Thorpe, Marvin Barnes, Julian Aldridge, and Bobby Wim berly, who were elected the twelve most outstanding seniors. These students have been out standing all four years at Rocky Mount high school and they have each served the school in some way. Their pictures will appear in this year’s annual.
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