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PAGE SEX THE BLACKBIRD. ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1957 Senior High Jump. Sophs Name Obstades What was the biggest “hurdle” you had to over come when you entered high school? Could this have been avoided? How? A reporter asked six sophomores this question and their answers are stated below. University Grad Becomes Top Gridiron Coach Here Raymond Parker: The biggest hurdle I found upon entering high school was that of having to be more ex act and detaal- led in my work. I had to work harder than ever to get pas sing grades. This hurdle coulu have been made easier if in Junior High I had been made to work harder. Mildred Landen: When I came over to RMSHS I knew my way around the b u i 1 d ing and rooms; but it was still a lot different from Junior High. The teachers and the upper classmen were helpful to us in everyi way, however. There is no need for the on coming sophomores to feel un welcomed. Blarnie Tanner: One hurdle 5 iwhicih I had to s overcome was I thie lack of ex- I perieaice in stu- i; dying. I found ^ that in Senior I High you either ; pa-ssed or didn’t pass, because things just are not handed out on a silver plat ter. The teachers arj more strict on us than in Junior High. Vicki Odom: It took me a while to get used to New Underwood Portable with • Golden Touch • Sports Car Colors • only $1.00 per week Carolina Office Equipment Co. 147 s. Main Street ithe halls and classes. The lunch periods were confusing. I know one boy who ate lunch when he was supposed to be in biology. It seems that we have more homework than before and that is my biggest problem. Bobby Joe Ajers: The biggest hurdle I had to overcome iwhen entering high school, iwas the feeling of being lonely. Every thing was new to me and I would have to work harder. I think everyone is lonely at first, even if he knows what to expect. Evelyn Harrell: The biggest hurdle I re member was becoming a c- customed to the fact that teach ers are alwayB on our side. The first few weeks I was on “pins and need les”. Whenever the teacher call ed on me, I shuddered. Later, however, I found that the faculty members were sympathetic, and now I get along fine. “The school board selected Mr. Ken Yarborough as head football coach because, among other things he has sincere Christian atfcri- buites, can get along well with boys, and ia a fine all-around person,” stated Athletic Director C. V. Lundy. He continued, “Undoubtably he will follow the standard of excel- l(?nt coaches we have here, and we hope he likes Rocky/ Mount.” Coach Yarborough, a product of High Point, attended the Uni- Daughtridge and Brake General Merchandise 1522 S. Church Street Mr. Ken Yarborough, new football coach, is shown as he snares a pass during- his UNC days. Wrestling Newest As Sports Grow To enable more students to par ticipate in athletics next year. Senior High iwill addi wrestling to its list of sports activities. Coach Johnny Brown, also head baseball coach, will direct the new team. The coaches have not yet decided on the opponents for Ithe first season. Wrestling, a winter sport, will take place inside the gyjn. There is no set number of players that may occupy a berth on the team. Athletic Director Bill Lundy ex pects many students to take part in the sport since it is something new in Senior High School. versity of North Cai-olina during the years 1949-1953. Playing three years of outstanding football there, he was elected captain of the Carolina squad in his senior year He also playpd basketball one year. After his college days, he went back to his hometown to coach, and has been there ever since. Coach Yai’borough is twenty-six years old, married, and has two youngsters: a girl age three and a 'son seven montlis old. In addition to his duties as head focitbaJl coach, Mr. Yarborough will teach some history classes Among people who highly prais ed and recommended tihe new coach was last year’s head foot ball coach, Mr. Johnny Guiton. Serving the Finest Children in the world With the Finest Dairy Products in the world trade mark ICE CREAM America’s Favorite — Make it yours! Bird Netters Lose; Bulldogs Romp 9-0 On Local Courts For the second time Durham net stars shone bright, completely out classing the Birds 9-0 in a match played ai Durham April 22 Goldsboro’s hot racquets were in local territory May 16 and trampl ed the Bii’ds 7-2 with the two RM wins coming in the number 3 singles and number 1 doubles. Wilson Loses Wilson also was here May 26 in a losing caiise,, as the locals itrounced the Cyclones 7-2. The only losses came in the number 4 singles and the number 3 doubles RM ti'aveled to Wilmington and won a close match 6-3, May 2, with losses coming in the number 1 and 2 singles and number 1 doubles. Birds Defeat Caps Locals met RaJeigh on the River side Courts and defeated ithe Caps 6-3 with losses in the number 2 and 6 singles and number 3 doub les. Goldsboro played host to netters in the closing match of the year and squeaked to a 5-4 victory. RM victoiies came in the number 1 and 4 singles, 2 and 3 doubles. This year’s net squad ended the season with a 6-4 record, only los ing to Goldsboro and Dunham twice each. Ferggusson’s Quick Service Laundary You Bring It , We Wash It ... . r Rose-Buick Co. Sales and Service 600 S. Washington St. Dial: 6-6215 “The Peoples Bank’ PEOPLES BANKandTRUST COMPANY 1 GOOD LOCK! SENIORS YOU can buy Your Summer And College Clothes At I Tylers GOOD LUCK! Underclassmen Belk-Tyier’s Can Fill Your Summer Needs FOR BOYS Bermudas Knit Shirts Cotton Cord and Khaki pants Swim Trunks Sport Shirts Dress Shirts FOR GIRLS Bermudas Pedal Pushers Cotton Slacks Drip-Dry Blouses Jamaica Shorts Calypso Hats Whatever your needs, one of Belk-Tyler’s fine sales clerks will help you in your selection. II
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