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Pafe2 newspaper staff E.j.itor-In-Chief-Ellen Highsmith ^ssis'tant Editior—Bcbby Dickens , iidit:c]>-Bama /illen Farrell Literary Editor-Dotty Lilly . Society Editor-Polly Ingram Sports Editor-Edgar Haywood H2'’tists-Bobby Dickens Pene Pridgen Rsrorters-Carol Harris Betty Bruton Susan Moore Sara Pat /jidr-ews Linda Waxlace Susan Saunders Cathy Langley Ann Moore Doris Lilly Typists-.is&^^. Anne Bunch Marie Thompson Tholma Jean Byrd Diane THompson Carolyn- Efird Sharon Mooj ed:iorial "I believe ikat c^jr student body lacks school PRIDSiy; was a statement madd by one of Wbst's students in a discussion rccontly, ^ this true? Frankly speak ing, the Gvldcncc'" for the validity of such an accusation is every where to be seen. Surely, respect for one’s school can not easily be cultivated in an at mosphere of pessimism,, indifference and indolencer Naturally, .there arc faults to be found with teachers, clubs, lunch es, activities, student government and many other phases of school life.- But, just what do you intend to do about it? You do have a voice to speak out on any or all of your dissatisfactions with your school. That voice is your Student Council representative. You elected him, now use himi With the support and inter est of the student body our student gov- jrnment can become a vital mechanism in ‘-.he policy-makin:'- machinery of the school. Is this what you want? If so, -hen say sol Prog-- >.ss is based on new and better ideas—ideas that can como from youI AMBITION AND HARDWOR&-SUCCESS BY: Bobby Dickens Vacation is over and once again our claspooms ' beckon us to the tasks that 'school, days bring# School brings a great responsibility and a big opportunity to each of uso Benjamin Franklin said, "Today is yesterday^s pupil”. From that we can say that tomorrow is todayss pupil. When that tomorrow comes, we must be ready to assume positions of leadership in tomorrow's worlds Waat we will be ■ tomorrow is wha.t we make of ourselves today* Hembmber^,, our chances aren*t giryen to us, we make them. Success is not the product of idle dreams* Success is brought about by ambition, hard work, and most important by having a goal in life. Yes, a goal, something to work toward, not too easily reached. So, everyone, .jork hard this year; make the most of your opportunity; strive toward a goal. And maybe each one of us can better the world, not in a big way, not yet, but maybe we can improve our own, "little corner of the world»" "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you," —Emerson STUDEI^TS^ SECOND VOICE During the coming year the "Smoke Signal" shall strive to become the voice of the students. This can be made easily possible through*, interest shown by you, "Letters to the Editor" will be more than welcome and will be published in all advisable cases« Your Expressed viewpoints on matters of interest or concern to the school will create a healthy stmosphere for further improve ment in many areas of school life, SCHOOL CALENDAR (1963-1961;) First Day of 180 School Days-Aug,29,1963 Thanksgiving Holidays-Nov, 2G«29, I963 Christmas Holidays-Doc.21,1963—Jan, 2, ' 196ii Easter Holidays-March 27-30, I96U High School Baccalaureate Serraon-May 2li, 196k High School Commencemeut—^May 26, 196it
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