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TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1957 THE BLACKBIRD. ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Jimior-Sciiior Raises Spirits i Students Select lo i — I From 38 Tryouts ' For Cheerleaders PAGE THREE Rush Fails To Dampen Eve Let’s All Yell! Once again the excitement of Junior-Senior elaited spirits; and with the last minute rush of put ting finishing touches on decora tions, the beginning of a long to be-remembered evening began. Starting with a banquet at Josh Bulluck’s the famislied members of the junior and senior classes die- voured plates of fried chicken, cole slaw, barbecue, brunsiwich stew and coirn bread. With the ex change of toasts, spirits soared as the firsit half of the 1957 Junior- Senior got under way. Col’janns in the large dining room were decorated with red, yellow, green, and blue crepe paper which gave a festive, car nival effect. Lighted candles and roses adorned the tables. ‘Enchanted Forest’ Later in the evening upperclass men rushed into the gym to behold the “longest-kept seceret” Junior- Senior ithieme. “The Enchanted Forest” had an eerie atmosphere. In one corner of the vast gym a huge red spider occupying an en ormous cobweb was ready to spring on any victim who ven tured too near. Above the main entrance hung another huge green spider in his web. Murals of elves, fairies, and all sorts of foresit creatures occupied places along .the walls. Dozens of moss-drapped silver trees and weeping willows showed signs of imagination and hard work on the 125 South Main St. Worsley-Brooks Rocky Mount, N. C. Men’a Furniishlnsi And Clothings part of the Decorations Commit tee. From the “sky” overhead hundreds of stars twinkled, and at the far end of the gym in front of a backdrop of stars was thi queen’s throne, a 3)2llow cresecent moon. To one side a huge weeping willow tree did not weep bat smiled broadly cn the many danc ers who had come to see a queen crowned. Queen Greets Court During intermission the students learned who the queen and her court were, as selected ,by Dave Garroway. The queen was Miss Judy Capps and the maid of honor was Miss H'nda Gtiil Pridgen. Members of the court were Misses Celia Brake, Jo Jo Cuthrell, Bettie Lou Savage, Bettie Aim White hurst, and Carol Wilson. Other attendants were Misses Molly Arnold, Brenda Burnette, Charlotte Carmichail, Barbai-a Davis, Ellen Joyner, Linda Carole Kelley, Sandra Shaw, Barbara Southerland, and Kitty Thurman. Bill Winters MC’s Bill Winters, program chainnan, j acted as Master of Ceremonies | and Miss Clare Davenport, busi ness manager of THE BLACK BIRD, pj-esented ithe queen and her court to an eager audience. After a special assembly yes terday the students voted for ten iri£in?- junior and senior girls out of 38 eager contestaruts for next year’s cheering squad. Mr. C. V. Lundy asked the girls who wanted to try out for cheer- leading to turn in their names. The contestants, the former cheer leaders, and Mr. C. M. Edson had a meating and voted to divide the candidates into five groups for practicing. Last y,ear’s five girl cheerleaders headed the groups. The girls in the first division led by Brenda Bur nette were Molly Arnold, Bonnie Baker, Kay Beach. Linda Beland, Jane Bradley, Celia Brake, and Judy Brown. The second group of girls directed by Linda Carole Kellj’i were Lou Bryan, Wajme BuUuck, Joyce Burgess, Nancy Carr, Nancy Coggins, Gloria Far ris, and Gloria Gold. Those in the third group led by Eleanor Bullucl: were Puddie Gold, -Let’s go, Blackbirds” yelled the above girls in (Photo by Barringer) Clubs, Assembly Judy Hamilton, Linda Hammond, Sandra Hardesty, Regina Harles,’ Nancy) Harlow, and Sandra Hed- gepeth. The fourth group directed Students Special typing classes for Teen-agers 12 to 18. Mornings only, 9 to 11. Monday June 10 to July 22 Arrangements can be made for absence for summer camps, or family vacations. Ti-pewriting ability helps the teen-ager: Get higher grades. Get on school publica tion staff. Earn money in spare time. Get started in a career. Summer Typewriting Class is fun! You’ll be amazed at how much progriDss you will make. Enrollment Is Limited Write, phone or visit the school flor free Teen-age Typing Bulletin. Carolina School Of Commerce 121 N. Main St. Dial 6-7095 Mrs. Vateria Sorrell’s pupils danced. Misses Hooker and Judy Sorreil did specialty! num bers, and RonaJd Perry sang for the queen. After the entertain ment, the figure of a star was formed by| outstanding students from the junior and senior clas ses. The Statesmen from istate College provided the music for an enchanted evening in an “Enchan ted Forest”. Choir Fills Agenda For May Hotel Gulf Service Gasoline-Oils-Tires-Tubes Phone 6-4912 MUton F. Shearin Comer Church and Hammond During the month of May per- foimances for two civic clubs, and assembly program, and two com mencement exea-ciseB) filled the agenda of tlie school choir, direct ed by Mr. H. T. PaiTy. At the Ricks Hotel the choir sang for the Kiwanis Club May 16 and for the Rotaryj club May 20. The choir will entertain the stu dent body foi’ an assembly pro gram this next Friday. Senioi's wiio are in the choir will not only go to the commence ment exercises, but iwill also sing at two of them—4 the Baccalaure ate sermon Sunday,, May 26, and exercises Friday the graduiotion night. May 31. Among the selections which the choir will sing ai’e “Round and Rc'umd,” “I Believe In One God,” “Prentending,” “Never Never Land,” “Stowaway,” “Give Me Your Tired Your Poor,” “Red Wing.” “Swinging On A Star” “Rosary,” and “No Man Is An Island.” , I by; Bettie Ann Whitehursit included Sonya Hooker, Peggy Lamm, Mild red Landen, Bonnie Murchison, Betsy Alexander, Gloria Nelson,’ and Vicky Odom. Sylvia Lancaster headed the fifth group with Linda Pridgen, Kit Sanders, Barbara Southerland,’ Anna Spniill, Susie Street, Jane Sutton, Kayi Tayjor, land Ester Joyner. When this article went to press thei winners were not known. Sunset Pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONS Tel. 6-533i, iBOl W. Thomas St, Bock Mount **K Yon Don’t Buy From Us, Buy Anyway." M. R. ROBBINS Rocky Mount Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Inc. Dial 6-7158 223 S. Washington !St. For The Flmest In Hair Styles, It’s Kyser’s Beauty Shoppe 135^ s. Main St. LEE’S Food Store 821 Hammond St. ‘Apparel That Appeals’ Carole Dress Shop REIDS... Whenever you think of Music E. S. Bulluck, Jeweler 111 s. Washington St. 6-7561 For Bates Black Tassel Loafers Bunting, Hardy, and Minges Billy - - - Hair Stylist Western Auto Building DANIEL’S INC. Fashion Center For Jr. Misses DAVIS BROTHERS HARDWARI,shoes PAINTS .^6 S. Wash. St.**^"^ ~~ Rocky Mount, N. C. It’s Hoggard-Vann For Oldsmobile GEHHAN'S JEWELERS BLUE BIRD TAXI Dial 6-8101 309 iSo. Main St. 24 CABS 24 HR. SERVICE ALMAND’S Rocky Mount’s Exclusive Cut Kate Dnur Store Soda. Fountain Luncheonette The Dairy Bar For The Best In Hot Dogs, Sandwiches and Soda Fountain Service We Have Curb Service HANES HOSE “No seams to worry about — ever!” S1.50 Main Floor
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