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THE BLACKBIRD, ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH: SCHOOL
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1963
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We hear teen-agers complain, “What can we do? Where
can we go?” The answer is: “Go home! Take down storm
windows, paint the woodwork, weed the garden, mow the
lawn, sweep the walk, wash the car, and scrub some floors.
Help the minister, rabbi, or priest, the Red Cross, the
Salvation Army. Visit the sick, the poor. Study your les
sons. And when you’re through, if you’re not too tired,
read a book. .
“Your parents do not owe you entertamment. Your city
doesn’t owe you a recreation center. The world doesn’t owe
you a living. You owe it your time and energy and your
talent so that no one will be at war or in poverty or sick or
lonely again.
“You’re supposed to be mature enough to accept some
of the responsibilities your parents have carried for years.
They have nursed, protected excused, and tolerated you.
They have denied themselves comforts so that you could
have luxuries. This they have done gladly, for you are
their greatest treasure. In heaven’s name, grow up, and
^hor unknown gcLsketball Squad Honors School
Career Week Offers Challenge Achievements and Conduct
With the UDComing “Career Week” here at Senior High, , ,, ^ a ^ i j ^ 4. •
tViA «f>Vinnl administration expects and rightly so, the full Just as it was extremely diffi- (three points of the State 4-A tainly a deciding factor in the
the school administration exp^^^^^^ bodv cult to find .nough appropriate Championship. Those who follow- team’s bid for honors,
co-operation of the entire student bouy. ;„„f^„„fions words of gratitude and apprecia- ed the team to Greensboro for the Our athletic department has m
Each student should end^eayor to ^rry in excellent showing of tournament play-offs saw a cham- one year provided us with two of
and follow directions to the letter, witri everyone fine gridiron squad during the pionship ball club in action — a the finest seasons ever recorded
directly to his respective place, there will be considerable reason it is also hard for Blackbird squad which consistent- at Senior High and there is no
elimination of confusion and guest speakers can begin bestow enough fitting praise ly outscored their taller opponents reason why that, with a few oC
their group discussions on schedule. _ _ _ and honor upon the Senior High and which, in the final decision, the right breaks, the 10’62 baseball
These speakers have been invited by the administration gag0 squad as the basketball sea- lost only through a few bad quirks squad cannot make it three.
to lead discussions and are therefore guests of Senior High. of fate. thnn^h th^ mni
As guests they should be treated with due respect and
courtesy. They are doing us a great favor by coming and
the least we can do is to co-operate with them and give
them our attention. i • +v,„;v
Most of these speakers are successful people in their
respective fields. Therefore, they should know their subject
well and their talks should be interesting as well as in
formative.
Each of us should make a special effort to pay attention
and make these guest speakers’ time worth while. They
are participating in what they believe is a worthy cause.
The cause will be a worthy one only if each of us personal
ly kes it so. i. t +>
I^t this stand as a personal challenge to each of u^ Let s
be on our P’s and Q’s and do our best to make “Career
Week” a success.
Cougratulations to RMSH Band
Officers Omitted
■We regret that in the pre
vious issue of THE BLACK
BIRD, the names of officers
from two homerooms were un
intentionally ommitted.
Officers in Mrs. Kennedy’s
homeroom lilS are: Patsy
Green, president; Danny Mears,
vice-president; Jo Ann Maurer,
seeretary; and Johnny Mac-
Dairimld, treasurer.
Those in Mr. Privott’s home
room 21iO are: Katrina Koby-
larz, president; Dianne Tanner,
vice-president; Billie Mae Roy-
all, secretary;- and George
'Ramey, treasurer.
factor between victory and defeat.
Fooitball and basketball seasons
Even though the great majority
, of the 'tribute for success must go
Throughout the entire season, these fine teams and to the
those who attended faithfully the themselves, the support of
home games and those who ven-
tured to Wilmington, Fayetteville, continue to be a deciding
Rialeigh, Durham, Wilson, and
even to Goldsboro for the out-of-
town cont^ts saw not only thrill- ^
ing basketball l^ing \witten in baseball diamond will be bristling
the annuals of Senior High ath- excitement. Let’s don our
leUcs, but also a group of fine xggjjQQj spirit” once again and
young men who represented their victory!
school and their student body with _____
an air of good sportsmanship and
with manners fitting for the cham
pions that they are.
It can also be said that the
RMSH student body is to be com
mended on their whole-hearted |
support of the Greensboro cam
paign. Even though there was a
son comes to a close. dismal showing earlier in Wil- *■
. These fourteen examples of fine mington when the "Birds were Kenny Ball
Mr. Frank Haimmond has brought about an amazing yom,g manhood have shown us struggling for a Staite Tourna- Kenny Ball organized his jazz
change in our band in the three years he has been director, q£ jjggj. seasons of basket- ment berth, the response for the band in December, lO'SB. All the
Although it was known as the “marching dozen” when he ball ever enjoyed at RMSH, and more decisive games at Greens- men were experienced players and
■flraf arrived the band is now renowned throughout the in doing so they brought us within iboro was overwhelming and cer- had given up jobs in top jazz
- — groups to join him. After a period
of intensive hehearsal, the band
played a number of one night
stands foUowed by a succession of
radio dates. In March of 1959 the
l>and made their TV d:ebut on the
British Broadcasting Oofpany’s
“New Faces.” Offers from the
At the beginning of the year the editor of THE
BLACKBIRD stated that she would gladly answer any
‘Twirp Week’ Idea Submitted
By Students Desiring Change
continent poiired in and soon the
iboys were playing the best jazz in
iEuropeu
When the group returned to
iEngland they met Lonnie Done-
state for its musical ability. _
A recent example of this is the superior rating ^e band
earned in the state band contest at Greenville. The fact
that this was the only superior rating given that day and
the first superior ever earned by a Rocky Mount High band
is certainly vindicative of his leadership. i, j
Frequent and long practice was required of every band-
member. Besides individual practice, rehearsals were held
nn Thursday night and every day after school until 4 ;UU.
Fverv nlaver was required to play off his scores for Mr. letters sent to her. In response to this statement, the fol-
TTnmmnnd’s attoroval. . lowing letter was left in Mrs. Williams box m the office.
However probably none of this could have been possible Dear Editor, - “ . w n
if not’been for the moral support of the student body. Some boys at Senior High have been having a difficult S^n at
Knowing that the students were behind theni and wishmg time getting dates lately. We think that having a “Twirp ®"^^;”Tthe Ball groupTo ?l^ at-
them success the bandmembers strived to bring another Week” is a good idea and we could have a lot of fun J^^n of Pye records
honor to our school. ^ i allowing the girls to open doors, carry books and pick us ^t Pye, the boys soon cut their
T et us continue this support,-for the band is certainly up for a date instead of us doing it. Ihis idea has worked first British hit “Samantha.” A
■ ’ ' in many other schools and we think it can work at Senior string of successes followed cul-
High. We don’t know what to do about this or how we minating in their biggest smash
can go about instituting one and would appreciate your of all-7 the transatlantic hit “Mid-
night in Moscow”, which is cur-
Wants a “Twirp Week” reni^^y the itop iflo list.
Dear “Wants,” . Ikettes
I have taken your letter to the President of the Student v,
Organization, Robert K. Smith, and_ have spoken to him singing for the vocal team o7 iL
concerning the matter. If any action is to be taken, it must & Tina Turner. The ikettes toured
be channeled through the Student Organization as the extensively with Turner Revue
idea you have suggested will be most successful if backed and on a one-nighter were called
Mike Warner by the entire student body. _ upon to do a tune of their own.
Betty Jo Bryant In the event that the Student Organization does sponsor The song, “i>m Blue”, brought
a “Twirp Week”, THE BLACKBIRD will be more than
^ The enthusiastic reception that
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source of pride and musical enjoyment.
THE BLACKBIRD
official publication of
Rocky Mount Senior High
Member of the
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Sandra Sultan
Editor
Assistant Editor
Circulation Manager ! ‘Sylvia Hutto ^ ^
Advertising Manager Jackie A^by -willing to offer its support. audiences sav ‘ w
Assistant Advertising Manager reader who likes the idea and who thinks that vinced Ike Turner thrt'^the IkXs
Page ^Jon Xgs ^ ^>^rther consideration should ^^ould record The
Patsy Greene speak to Robert K. Smith 01 to his homeroom representa- j-ecord had been made, a copy was
3rd Page Chervl Hallaman tive concerning the matter. If the Student Organization sent to Atee Records. The diskery
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4th Page MikV Warner Lee Parrish Sees that enough studente fi^e in favor of the idea, there liked the tune so much that they
sih Pape ’ Millar is a good chance that Twirp Week” may become a part released it immediately, giving the
Mrs. Z.'V. Williams of the Senior High school calendar. *no a hit on the first record.
jyi,_ M. Edson The Editor —irom Cash Box magazine
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