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Page Two HIGH LIFE 20, 1927 HIGH LIFE I'ublished Bi-Weekly by the Students oi 'FriE Gbeensboro High School Greensboro, N. C. Founded by the Class of ’21 Charter Member Mx " ■ )0 March 1025 Entered as Second-Class Matter at the Post Office. Greensboro, N. C. EMtor-in-Chief Betty Brown Biisiness Mananer . . . Dick Burroughs Asst. Bits, if fir. and Girenlation Mgr. Ed Davant Associate Ed itors Beverly Moore Louis Brooks Henry* Biggs Carlton lYilder Snort Editors Finley Atkisson iMargaret Britton Paurwimbish James Clements Snecial Editors Alumni Editor .... Frances Williams Exchange Editor . . Mary Lynn Carlson Humor Editor Graham Todd Art Editor Bd Turner Juie Squires 'I’gpi^ts Virginia Simmons Rcnorters John 51. Brown Nancy Clements IMargaret Betts J. D. 5IcNairy Clyde Norcom 5Iargaret Bain Dorothy Donnell Helen 5Iiles Mary E. King Jack Kleemeir Bryan Grubbs Helen Shuford Emma Griffin Irene 5IcFadyen Margaret Ziglar Eaenltg Advisers 51rs. Mary S. Asheord 5Iiss Edith Hammond Miss 5Iaey Harrell “ 'Twas a merry Christmas in Chica go. Didst hear the sound of slay bells?” —Fine Yarns, Gastonia, N. C. When Wisdom flees, no man pursu- etlL—Gold and Blach, IVake For est, N. C. Our own definition of a careful man is one M'ho drinks wood alcohol out of a sanitary cup.—Redwood Bark, Eure ka. Cal. One has never known friends to be uidiappy where eadi formed the habit of finding and looking for the good and beautiful in the other.—A/arooa and White, Gettysburg, Pa. TIDBITS There was a funeral at G. H. S. yes terday. The class of 1927 supposedly died, but nevertheless, they -were very much alive fifteen minutes after their funeral. Bill Byers Again the resi)onsibilities of the stu dent government and the entire student l)ody of Greensboro High School pass from capable hands to equally efficient ones; and again it will be true that the support of the student body ivill be offered one hundred per cent to the head of its primary organization. I’iie new president. Bill Byers, en tered G. H. S. from Caldwell school in tlie fall of 1924. Since that time he has pi'oven himself a leader in all sdiolas- tic activities, and through various of fices which he has filled he has ever held the confidence of his classmates and assochites. IMirough his ])leasing and amicable disposition. Bill has acquired many friends, while his ability as a student has gained him the respect of his teach ers. Ever his dependability, his knowl edge of peoi)le, and his tact have gone far toward advancing him in the social and scholastic world. Bill’s executive ability particularly fit him for this posi tion of honor. He possesses the fair- mindedness whidi is a prerequisite of a successful i)resident. His is a difficult position to fill, but with the co-opera tion of the student body, it is certain that under his leadership G. H. S. will imsh over farther forward iu the de velopment of her student government. Farewell MTien av(> (amsider that the end of the year Ims come, that the examina tions hai'e already begun, and that for some high school life is about to be come a closed volume in the library of our lives, a tiny choke fills our throats and we find our minds wandering to the realms of the future and scanning the pages of the life that is in store for us. For those of us who are completing our four-year course the coming com mencement holds a sad occasion—a time when we shall deiiart from old G. H. S., shall leave her halls to be filled by other classes, and with the knowledge of life as well as practical and literary earn ing, w(; shall embark upon the sea of life more as masters of ourselves. Some of us are going to college, where every individual has the responsibility of choosing between right and M’rong for himself, and is without the advice of his parents. G. H. S., and those whom we have known so well since our high school days began, we hate to leave you. We 10,‘ithe to think of the times when we will return to the main building no long er as a part of you and a participant of every activity of Greensboro High School. But still, even if we are no longer your students and classmates, our hearts will be with our Alma 5Iater wherever we are : and our sincere desire is that we may share uith you all your joys oi'er future victories, and we shall jilways iT'joice over the accomplish- Some teachers are contaminating the minds of the pupils, it is found. Sev eral require pictures of Hell (perhaps I should say Hades) to be drawn, and others make a very detailed study of the character of Satan. (Perhaps it is desired that they be well acquainted with what’s to come). You of the student body! Give the coming High Life staff the support you have given us this year and all will be well. Be sure to see the class day and grad uating exercises of the class of ’27. See them through it all. With the vacation (‘omes the thought of “Where can I go?” Here’s hopin& you have a wonderful time—each and every one of the students of Greens boro High—and better luck to you next year. ments of our high school. f/ie Indian Boy Now that the last issue of High Life has (‘ome out and the last copy ofHornc- spun has gone to the press, we begin to realize that another year has passed. Do you regret anything that you have done ? I can’t understand how people can be ('xpected to get improved grades and still keep up with all the things that are and have been going on for the I)ast two weeks. Plays, teas, swimming parties, picnics, dinners, receptions, and bampaets are tilling the programs of (‘veryon(% especially the seniors, and \'et they are asked, “IVhy haven’t you studied ?’’ I hear dthe results of all the elec tions, and I am well pleased. In the first place Bill Byers is surely the man for the position as president of the stu dent body. He is not only an influential member of semester VI. but he pos sesses those qualities which go to make up a good president; namely, dependa bility. self-respect, executive ability, [)ersonality, personal power. If you want to know his other outstanding (lualities, I have been told that there is an editorial on Bill in column two of High Life. Besides the election of student body president. High Life and Homespun also held their elections. I think the [)hotos are supposed to be on page one—■ but any way, I wish to add my sanction. Nothing need be said about Carlton Wilder and Harry Gump, re-elected edi- Lucy Crocker Determination is a characteristic that few possess, but that it coveted by many. IVithout this essential our goal in life will never be realized. The one who has the energy to start and the d(ffermillation to fulfill always gets somewhere. Dear Editor; I believe that some word of commen dation is due the ivisdom and fore thought shown by the authorities in the Perhaps the most outstanding quality system proposed for the coming vear whereby the students are author- tor-in-chief and business manager of Homespun, as their work in the same liositions this year speaks for them. Dick Burroughs, the new managing editor of High Life, couldn’t be beat; much is expected of J. D. 5IcNairy, who has been a member of the High Life staff for three years. I understand that Dick Douglas has a great deal of abil ity and is expected to make a succ'ess of his new job. of Lucy Crocker, new president of the Girls’ Council, is determination. When imey decides to make a thing go through it is always a success. • Depend ability and personality are other traits of Tmey’s. A good character is price less and necessary to be an influential student. This and a willingness to work are some of the most outstand ing qualities of our new leader. Imcy has a scholastic record that few Gremisboro High students have at tained, having been on the honor roll every month except one during her liigh school career. Although she has been in high school only one year, the girls of G. H. S. deem her worthy of this honor, and fully capalble of this re- sponsiliility. For the past year she has represented her semester on the Girls’ Council. This body chose her as their Students’ Council representative. Under Lucy’s leadership, the council .and student body look for a year of great achievement. Surely the girls of the high school have made no mistake in choosing her to fill this responsfole po sition. ized to choose their instructors in each subject as they see fit. This is to my way of thiuking a great stride toward a more succ(*ssful cMucatioiial system. L'ndoubtedly the right to work (with I'easonable limitations) under whom one chooses is far more conducive to good work than the cominilsory accept ance of whomsoever the authorities select, under a iilan which of necessity is designed without much reference to the preferences of the student. There fore it is with unreserved approbation that I (Express what I lielieve to be the feeling of the entire student body to ward the new and better system. L. V. Brooks. High Life’s New Leaders I’he future of High Life has been shifted to the new editors, Dick Bur roughs and J. D. AIcNairy, manager and editor, respectively. Dick is at present the business man ager of High Life, and although he was not officially connected with the publi cation he contributed many articles to the paper in the term of 1925-192G. He was editor-in-chief of the sophomore issue of High Life in 192G, and was an associate editor of Lindsay IjOU in Jun ior high s(4iool. He is a member of Semester V and has been out for foot ball every year since his entrance from junior high. He is also a member of the track team and won a medal for Dear Editor: 1 want to say to the student body and the faculty that I appreciate the inter est .and co-operation they have showm toward High Life this year. We have had a great deal of valuable and much needed assistance from many students whose names have not been mentioned in (‘onnection with High Life. I regret that this unselfish and disinterested work should have had so little recog nition. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my debt to all who have helped me to direct the work on our paper. 5Iary S. Ashford. A Good Year During the past year, Greensboro High has accomplished many outstand ing things. One of the most important achievements was the winning of the Ay cock 5Iemorial cup. Homespun and High Life won new honors in the Southern Interscholastic Bress meet and also the Columbia I’ress Associa tion meet. The student body observed National Book week, Boy Scout week, Clean-Up iveek, and also Fire Prevention week. Other accomplishments were a Thanks giving offering and a drive to secure funds for the “1^.” High school stu dents also participated in concerts for the Florida and -Mississippi funds. The students sponsored a Father-Sou, a Daughter-Dad, and a 5Iother-Daughter liampaet. Entrants were made in the state dra matic contest and also music contest. Typing students have won many awards. The dramatics department staged “The Goose Hangs High,” “The Valiant,” “The Florist’s Shop,” “A Fan and Tavo Candlesticks,” and “The Trysting Place.” “The Pirates of Pen zance” was presented by the high school music dejiartment. Dr. Thomas Hume Among the list of outstanding south ern educators. Dr. Thomas Hume’s name stands among the first. Although a natiA’e of Virginia, the greater part of his life’s Avork Avas done in North Carolina. From the time that Dr. Hume came to this state in 1885 he gave him self unsparingly for its betterment. After the Civil ’War he became pres ident of Roanoke College, at Daimlle, t'irginia. ’Phen seimral years as pastor interA’ened before he aa'.ts called to the Uiuversity of North Caroliiiii Avhere his gre.atest Avork aa'us done. It Avas in 1885 th.at Dr. Hume Avas appointed iirofessor of England and Literature at the Uhl- A'ersity. and he served there until his death in July, 1912. He set his stu dents’ minds on a separate voyage of discoA'ery, and the quest Avas alAvays the individual self. By only a gesture he could sometimes shOAV the main-spring of the emotions of Shakespeare’s char acters to his stiKhmts. I^’ntold depths of the literary Avorld Avere explored by classes under his capable leadership. Other than a teacher he took an ac tive part in all student activities. It Avas iu this Avay that his influence re.ached its highest as a teacher and as an educator. ’Phe influence exerted over all he came in contact Avith has made capable leaders of his friends and stu dents. He never became a Avriter, but he has influenced many to express their thoughts through books. In all of his teachings his students Avere taught to hold to his standard : “Spiritual things are spiritually discerned.” The cessation of his Avork does not mark the end of his influence. Dr. Hume Avon a place in his students’ hearts by making a personal friend df each young man he instructed. Those Avho have enjoyed the honor of personal friendship Avith him Avill count it a priv ilege to acknoAvledge their debt for his help and inspiration, Avhich have made them better students and stronger men. placing iu the recent CiAdtan meet in the pole vault event. Dick is the presi dent of his session room and Avas a room cashier last year. He has a great deal of executiA'e ability mingled Avith ability and knoAvledge of the Avork and tlie policies of G. H. S.’s publication. J. D. 5IcNairy has been a member of the staff of High Life for three years, haA'ing been a reporter for tAvo years, and is an associate editor iioaal He is .vice-president of the North Carolina Press Association, and is president of the debating club, of Avhich he has been a member for seA'eral j'ears. He is not an athlete himself, but takes a great deal of interest in all activities of Greensboro High School. His appoint ment to M'est I’oint Avas received re- c‘ently and he Avill take up his studies there in June, 1928. AVith such capable leaders surely the standards of High Life and Greensboro High Avill be uiiheld to the highest de gree. To the Student Body of G. H. S.: May I take this oportunity to thank every single one of you for the fine, hearty co-operation you have given throughout this year? I'he conditions have not ahvays been ideal, sometimes not even comfortable, but you have played the part of true sportsmen and done the best you could under the cir cumstances. For this the faculty is deeply a ppreciative. Alany honors have been Avon and many victories scored, but the thing Ave Avill be prouder of iu future years is that Ave have played the game fair and square, and I belieA’e that on the Avhole that has been done this year. To those Avho are going aAvay Ave giA^e our best AA'ishes, and to the others we Avill be looking for you in September, refreshed and happy after a full worth- Avhile summer. 0. AA7 Phillh’s, Prineip Dear Editor: I feel it an honor to be asked to con tribute to your Open Opinion column. for there is no greater joy in liAdng To the Editors of High Life: I’o you Avho have Avorked so faith fully on our project and have contrib- utial a deserving share to the success of the paper, I Avant to express my deepest gratitude and many thanks for every minute of Avork that you have init on High Life. Y^ou haA^e done your part Avell and I Avant to tell you Avhat a pleasure it has been for me to AA’ork Avith people Avho are so Avilling and capable and, above all, dependable. To you Avho are embarking on the sea of a uoaa' project, to the incoming managing editor and editor, my sincer- est Avish is that you may have the most successful year the paper has ever knoAvn. I feel sure that you neAV lead ers are the most competent Avho could have been chosen, and it is Avith all the best Avishes in the Avorld that Ave turn over our charge to you. Sincerely, Betty B. Broavn. than the contact Avith young life and to be asked to do anything connected Avith their Avelfare, I consider an honor that Ave elders should prize. This being a paper that is edited by the young life of our high school, its name is Avell chosen, ’‘High Life,” for it stands for eA'erything that is high and noble. One reading its columns cannot help but feel and see the high standards of faculty and students re flected iu its pages. The readers of High Life are proud of the neAA’ honors that came to your paper at the second anual Southern In- terscholastic Press Association meet ing, but are never surprised at the lau rels you bring back. The Junior-Senior reception giv'en at the Country Club on the evening of Alay i;3th, and the Senior Tea on May 17th, the splendid Avay of entertain ment, is but a sample of the many fine things our girls and boys are doing in our high school. Then AAdien AA’e hear a pessimistic elder say, “What is going to become of our goung generation?” I am prompted to ask this question, AA^hat are you doing to help them be come?” 5Irs. xi, L. Thompsoal Miss Ina Mae LeRoy, science teacher of G. FI. S., left for her home in Eliza beth City, N. C., on Friday, April 29, on account of illness.