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I'HE BLACKBIRD. ROGK¥ MOCNt SENIOR BlGB SCB66L ’TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1957 Farewells By Student Leaders Of ’56-’57 As we ccme to the end of an other year, I would like to say to each of you “au revoir.” The suc cesses which we as studient body have enjojied have come from, the cooperative effonts of each of you, and you should gain satisfaction according to ypur dndivldual con tribution to your school life. It has been a real pleasure to work with yea, and I thank you for the cooperation exhibited to 5 pur Student Organization and my self. Don Harris S. O. President jK sH * * It has been a wonderful exper ience to have attended RMSHS this year. I have enjoy/ed it very much, and I hope I some day can come back again to see all of you. I hope (that nexit year’s American Field Service student’s stay will be as pleasant as mine has been. See you again! Ole Askholm Exchange Student * * * * Being editor of the Hi-Noc-Ar has been the highlight of my high (School career. Throughout these few months it has given me a deep feeling of service, pride, and ac complishment. Tomorrow your Hi-Noc-Ar fwill be presented to you at activity period. The staff members feel that this is an exceptionally good book. We hope that jiou will agree with us. Bettie Ann Whitehurst Hi-Noc-Ar Bditor * * * * As another year passes, another editor leaves THE BLACKBIRD nest to fly/ away from Senior High. Being ithe editor of this paper has been one of the most honored and happiest experiences in my high school career. I am pleased to have worked with the adviser, the fine people of tlie staff and the student body. I hope the newspaper has im proved this year and will continue to grow bigger, stronger, and greater, onlyi to represent the stu dents and teachers of Senior High. Edward Riner THE BLACKBIRD Editor C®mmencement - Just Field of Dazes / $25 to $5000 Scholarships Await Rule-Followers Graduation Is Spring Har vest Cap ! Gown ! Diploma ! Yes, these are the last of achievements awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed a regular course at a school. Someone’s word of advice might have given the desire to succeed. Maybe a teacher’s concern for teaching reading iwith ease way back in the second grade brought encouragement to push on until reading became as easyi as talking. Perhaps a preacher’s sermon on accomp lishment made one realize ithe importance of an education. Again, it sould have been an adored coach, who with a few words of encour agement, made not only an atlilete but a scholar. These are 'the wayis many seniors reached that long awaited grad uation, an experience which is mere .than just a cap and gown or a moment of high satisfaction when called to receive the hard-earned diploma. Graduation is the result of a seed that wasi planted long before the senior year. Its development has come about according to the (way it was cared for. If the seed were enridhed and given plenty of growing space, it flourished with satisfaction. However, if it were planted and then forgotten, it failed to burst fourth and grow of its own strength. Some have struggled to maturity) with little care in poor soil. Some have had rich soil and loving daily care. For both ithere is graduation, (time for harvest. The gardener reaps what he sosws and cultivates — and so will the graduate. The Blackbird File Pictures of Year’s Events Looking back at the old issues of THE BLACKBIRD reminds one of the various important topics that have come up in school during the past year. Articles show that school spirit was grand at the be ginning of the year as was evident at athletic games and in assemblies. Former Coach Johnny Guiton’s speech in assembly helped increase school spirit even more. But now it has fallen so that hardly anyone attends baseball games. Strong emphasis on honor brought about Honor Week and speeches by dignitaries from different fields. Caring for property and keeping the school clean were a couple of other campaigns that came up because too much trash was carelessly dropped on the floor in stead of placed in the trash cans and because of the unnecessary destruction of school property and that of Rocky Mount citizens. Wonderful improvement has been made in these fields. Now one seldom sees paper in the halls and stu dents are taking much better care of the property at school and elsewhere. In gneral the school has improved much in every field, but for perfection individuals must set their own goals. THE BLACKBIRD is proud to have recorded these events of importance for the future and the present for what they are worth. ■« Poet Recalls Dislikes, Likes Of School By Ann Dove I never cared too much for school; I’m not the studious type; In fact there have been times, when I would almost give my life. To walk right out of school and run straight home and say, “I’ll never go back tc school again •a-no-ther single day!” But ithen, somehow my mother never would agree — “Ann, you’ve got to go to school,” That’s what she said to me. “You know jpu have to go to school to get an education. Or you’ll turn out to be a fool and there’ll be no graduation.” And now I’m glad she made me go: I’m as grateful as can be. Because my little mother is so very proud of me. And when I get my wings and fly. These memories of Senior High will live within my heart. Money may be the root of all evil (as the old ada'ge goes), but it is the seed of many good things, one of which is education. One form of the intriguing green stuff known as acholarships helps the advance of mankind in that it pays—partially or wholly—the expenses of an education above that of the public school system of twelve grades. This year as in the past some local seniors have been granted scholarships to aid in further study, which in turn will not only benefit them but all mankind. These awards range from $25 to $5,000, in terms of value—two weeks’ lunch cost in the college cafeteria to four years expense of college education complete. Two major variables are involved in this process of giving financial aid: interested colleges, organizations and indi viduals; and a worth while recipient. Such benefactors named may be national, state or local concerns with the sole interest of helping someone increase his knowledge to help others do the same. One scholaship may help produce a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer—all vitally needed in the world of today and tomorrow. THE BLACKBIRD has carried the names of all known winners from time to time. Some of these students have EARNED one or more grants. One senior girl has received four scholarships. Money of this sort is going to be given to deserving 5eniors each year and it is not too late for sophomores and juniors to set their eyes on the contests. Four traits embodied in the call letters of the National Honor Society help prepare a student for scholarship material: 1. Strive for high grades and EARN each one of them. Academic record is first considered. 2. LEAD fellow students in the direction of right and also be a trustworthy follower. 3. SERVE school, community, and classmates as a privilege of being a member of mankind. 4. Keep CHARACTER at the peak of goodness with never a degenerating action, word, or deed. Scholarship in its broadest meaning belongs to those who follow these rules. Eyeing RMSHS: Graft Tans, What of Spirits? By Edward Riner After 27 moths in Senior High, I have found a true definition of the ever-talked-about School Spirit. No dictionary records this de finition, byit as I see it, the only answer is Exchange Student Day! That day when Jo Hamilton (of Germany), Nicky Kopp (of France), and Ole Askholm (of Denmark) &ix)ke to the student body! the applause was sincere. Judging from the volume of the clapping, spirits must have felt that this W3S a great day for tihe school. Again at the banquet for Ole the applause grew with de votion. If this is iwhat it takes to maJce .students love their fellowman and country, may the American Field Service program last in Rocky lount forever. Ideas Bring Tan Being one of those unfortunate people who turn blood-red at the appearance of the sun on a winter- white body, I have a few ideas for people in similar perdicaments. If one freckles easily, he might grow of those brown skin spots to pass for that ever-loving tan. (Ti’y your local drug store for the freckle-growing mash.) By) using a body make-up used to produce skin color for South Sea Islanders in movies, on might apply a tan to the body daily. (Caution; Such a make-up has a tendency to irritate the skin and cause a burning sensation similar to that of hot coffee in the mounth) Skin Exchanging Skin grafting is the least de sirable method. This plan calls for exchangeing one’s skin for that of another person who has a tan and does not want it (Who?). Because of the pain involved to carry out this idea, I suggest a sunburn. THE BLACKBIRD Rocky Mount Senior High Member of the Columbia iScholastic Press Association Editor Edward Rinei Business Manager Clare Davenport Advertising Manager Barbara Davis Circulation Manager Ellen Joyner Adviser Mrs. T. D. Young f Published nine times during the year by the Senior Highj School Journalism class of Rocky Mount. Subscription Kate $1,10
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