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The Panther Prowls
VOLUME V—NUMBER I
HENDERSON INSTITUTE, HENDERSON, N. C., MAY, 1968
PRICE: TEN CENTS
Lunchtime In The Cafeteria
Even though this school year is
nearing its end, it’s important that
we remember and carry out our du
ties as citizens of Henderson In
stitute until school closes.
One of our main problems that
hasn’t yet been solved, is the con
duct of many of us in the cafeteria
at lunchtime. Yet, we feel that this
problem can be solved if only a lit
tle effort on behalf of the student
body is put forth.
Just think of the little things
that you can do to contribute to im
provement. Wouldn’t it be rather
easy to remember: Trays are not to
be left on the table after you’ve
eaten your lunch, but are to be
taken to the tray window; milk car
tons are not to be thrown around,
or left lying around, on the tables,
but are to be put in the garbage;
and last, but important is the over
all manner in which you govern
yourself during the time you spend
in the cafeteria.
Someone has to be guilty of com
mitting these unmannerable acts
and we are asking that you be
more considerate. Conduct yourself
in the right manner and give us
your cooperation.
The Cafeteria Staff
Greelings From
Prowl Staff
In years ahead the Panther
Prowl’s Staff sincerely hope that
this paper will become a treasure
chest as well as a reminder of past
experiences. Many years hence you
will thumb through this ’68 Panth
er Prowl reminiscing and recalling
many pleasant moments.
I, along with the other members
of the staff would like to thank all
the faculty, students, and friends,
who helped make this paper pos
sible. For we have looked to you for
the news.
Now we present to you, your
1968 Panther Prowl.
News Editor, Valissa Williams
Senior Class To Present "Ramona"
Are you one of the many people
who love to see the dramatization
of a great book on the stage? If
so, wild horses will not be able to
keep you away from “Ramona.”
The Henderson
Inslilule Choir
Classes in Music Education, in
cluding the Henderson Institute
Choir under the instruction of Mrs.
E. L. Adams, are both inspiring
and challenging.
A list of choral activities are:
Performance at the East Piedmont
District Teachers’ Association;
Performances at Henderson Insti
tute; Performance at Cotton Mem
orial Prebyterian Church Service.
Miss Joan Hargrove, a member
of the choir, accompanied by Mrs.
Adams, participated in vocal audi
tions for the Governor’s school at
Salem College, Winston-Salem,
North Carolina on March 2, 1968.
Congratulations to Joan Har
grove who won a cash prize, and
second place in the Omega Talent
Hunt, Sunday, March 3, 1968.
On March 9, the Henderson In
stitute Choir, with their director'
Mrs. Adams and Miss Dye attended
the Choir Clinic held at A&T Col
lege, Greensboro, N. C.
Mrs. Adams has worked tremen
dously to create a well organized
group this year and should be con
gratulated.
Rosa Taborn—Choir President
The play will be presented by the
Senior Class of 1968 on the evening
of May 10, 1968 in the Henderson
Institute Auditorium.
Adapted by Arthur Jearue from
the original Helen Hunt Jackson
novel, “Ramona.” As a play the
story is every bit as exciting as
the book. It has just been released
for amateur use by The Northwest
ern Press, who guarantees it as
being one of their very best plays.
It is thrilling to see “Ramona”
come to life on the stage and realize
that we are witnessing one of the
greatest love stories of all times.
It would be wise to bring along an
extra handkerchief, because it is
quite sad in spots. “Ramona” ends
on a tragic note, although there is
a promise of happiness to come.
So make a date with your fami
ly and friends and treat them to a
really wonderful time by taking
them to see “Ramona.”
Go-Ediiors' Hole
Working on this paper has
brought us joy and has been a
great experience. We have tried to
make this school paper the best
that has ever been printed in the
history of Henderson Institute.
As we present to you this “Pan
ther Prowl” we hope you will cher
ish it as much as we have enjoyed
printing it for you.
Co-Editors Thelma Thomas
Sylvia Fuller
How H.I. Feels About War In Vietnam
Here at Henderson Institute, our
student body and faculty are very
interested in and concerned about
the Vietnamese War.
I’ve interviewed some of the stu
dents in order to hear briefly their
opinions and to know just how they
feel.
There are some students who feel
the war in Viet Nam should be
stopped by any necessary means.
Others think we should continue
fighting. Then there are others who
feel we should compromise.
I personally feel we should nego
tiate peace talk and try to end this
war as soon as possible.
As we can already see, the fight
ing has not yet stopped the war.
Therefore in my opinion, to nego
tiate peace talk is the next best
step. One nation cannot end the
war. It will take co-operation from
both sides.
Managing Editor
J.T. Davis
lOG Homeroom
News
Several members of lOG home
room have participated in quite a
few school activities this year.
These activities include basketball,
baseball, cheering squad, and band.
Currently, the Hawks intra-mu-
rall team is one of the leading
teams. They recently defeated the
Knickerbockers of lOE homeroom,
but were defeated by the Baracudas
of the 11th grade.
Think
It
Over
The typical American teenager
of today recognizes the fact that he
is an important part of today’s
growing society. He knows that he
has a leading role to play in the
drama of the future. Many of us
are conscientious about this. We
want to do our best in all that we
do because we know that this is
just a beginning in a world full of
conflicts.
But what about those of us who
know what we should do; what we
are expected to do, but are not ex
erting any effort in the right direc
tion? Undoubtedly, we are the ones
who will find ourselves left behind
in a world so modern and “swing
ing” as this.
Those of us who are moving
ahead would like to help those who
are “less fortunate” than we are.
We are willing to extend a help
ing hand, but what do we do when
that hand is rejected and sneered
at because we “know so much?”
What do we say then? The truth
is, we sympathize with you. We
think to ourselves, “Gee, but I wish
he weren’t so negligent of his re-
ponsibilities to the human race.
Doesn’t he know that there’s no
time to be wasted foolishly?”
A set example could be an every
day scene at different schools in the
county and state even. But Let’s
Consider this school. There are sev
eral groups tf -aui.'iduula to be
pictured here, those who will;
those who won’t; those who do;
those who don’t. Now let’s discuss
why each group is so labeled.
Those of us who will, will do
what we are told to do. We some
times need prodding, but we take
it all in good stride. We know that
we are far from perfection itself,
so we continue to strive. We try
not to become so easily discour
aged.
Those of us who won’t are the
“Less fortunate.” We are the ones
who seem to expect the most from
the least. We often do what we
know to be wrong moraly, virtually,
and otherwise, yet hate being cor
rected. We refuse to be set straight.
Have you ever stopped to wonder
what the future holds in store for
ue?
Those of us who do, are in step
with those who will. We’re the win
ners (if we do what’s right).
And as you would imagine, those
of us who don’t, fall back with
those who won’t. We don’t make it
any farther than we are pushed.
And just as luck would have it, we
aren’t willing to be pushed but so
far.
Now lets evaluate. You be your
own judge. What category de
scribes you? What can you do to
raise the standards common to your
classification?
In a world so modern and
“swinging” as this, don’t you
think it’s time you thought the sit
uation over and put forth some ef
fort to make the outcome success
ful? Don’t be content to be like the
other fellow or to do as the other
fellow does. Set your goal! Have
something say about where you
are destined. And who knows?
Someday, you might even make
headlines as a great leader of an
even greater society.
Co-Editor
Sylvia Fuller
New Faculty Members
Mrs. C. R. Bonds
J. K. Powell
Mrs. E. L. Adams
How Our New Faculty Feels
Mrs. C. R. Bond;
The Language Arts Develop
mental Program is interesting as
a challenge. It is my wish to fur
ther develop this phase of Hender
son Institute into a most helpful
addition to the school.
Mrs. E. L. Adams;
Because of my deep interest in
Henderson Institute and the
youths of Henderson and Vance
County. I consider it an honor
and a privilege to be a member of
Wanted --
Campus Spirit
By Mary Bracey
Win, lose, or draw, they still be
long to us. The student body seems
to have lost interest in tho sports of
Henderson Institute.
The team is a part of Henderson
Institute’s student body. All of
us have a duty as students to stand
by and support any function of the
athletic teams.
There is no mass of perfection
in human beings, so why do we ex
pect the team to be perfect in the
winning of every game?
We support the winners with the
greatest of ease. Let’s support the
winners or losers with school spirit.
When we decide that we aren’t
going to support our team, it is
then time to transfer.
Let the team know that the com
plete student body is with it all the
way. The players will then have
more to fight for.
Many students are comparing
the present team with the team of
the past. Let’s look forward to the
future and not dwell in the past.
this faculty. At the present time I
have no plans for leaving.
Mr. W. F. May:
I like Henderson Institute very
much. It’s different from other
schools I’m familiar with. I’ve
learned something. I enjoy teach
ing here. The students are wonder
ful to work with, they are very
cooperative. And most of all they
are very nice.
Mr. J. K. Powell:
Well, I find this school very in
teresting. Personally I enjoy work
ing with the students. At the pres
ent time I’m undecided about leav
ing.
Mildred P. Oliver:
It has been said that America’s
greatest resource is its younger
generation. And who molds the
characters of the young people?
The high tichools all over Amerii—
are trying to change untrained
students into competent adults. It
is a great challenge and I, as a
member of the faculty of the school,
am grateful for the opportunity to
work with the students and faculty.
To the students and faculty, I
say, “Thank you” for making my
stay such a pleasant one. I would
not forget the parents of the stu
dents, many of whom I have visited
and some I have corresponded with
in the interest of their children. The
response from them has been one
hundred percent. In closing, what
single thought remains? What does
Henderson Institute mean to me?
It means working with a dedicated
faculty and, for the most part, stu
dents who are receptive to in
struction and me as a newcomer in
their midst. It means another year
of wonderful experience in my on
going. James Davis
Language Arts Society Presents Play
"Who KiUed Annt Caroline?"
Henderson Institute’s Langpiage
Arts Society presented a three-act
mystery play, “Who Killed Aunt
Caroline,” Wednesday, March 6,
1968, 8:00 p.m. in the school’s audi-
toriam.
The L.A.S. presented the play to
help finance an out of state trip
that it sponsors for its members
each year.
The play was enjoyed by all. It is
hoped it will be presented again in
the near future.
The cast consisted of senior
classmen who were at their best.
A list of characters follows:
Mrs. Eleanor Endicott, a piano
teacher, Edith Croslan; Agnes En
dicott, a daughter, Shirley Glover;
Riccy, a son, Osrick Reavis; Beryl,
a daughter, Josephine Peace; Ci
cely, a daughter, Linda Gail Kelly;
Aunt Caroline, Scarlet Taylor.
Miss Mabbitt, her companion,
Rachel Vass; David Thompson, Ag
nes’ fiance, James Levister; Dan
Danovan, Riccy’s pal, Jerry Wil
liamson ; Miss McLain, his teacher,
Edna Hanks; Una Hagaman, a mu
sic pupil, Clara Vass; Lieutenant
ClaVton, of the police, Clarence
Y oung.
Directors are Mrs. M. Miller, and
Mr. A. R. Cathcart.
A portable T.V. set was given to
the lucky ticket holder, Mr. Fred
Hicks, of Route 2 Henderson,
North Carolina.
Don't
To those about to marry: Don’t.
To those about to divorce: Don’t.
To those who wish to die: Don’t
To those not yet born: Don’t.
A word of advice - don’t give it:
Don’t take any advice,
including this !!I!!
(The News Argus)
Reporter, Juanita Kelly