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Senior Pageant in the Offing HIGH LIFE From the Gate City of the South and the Birthplace of O. Henry yOlUME 5 GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOI, APRIL 17, 1931 NUMBER 13 Senior Class Makes Plans For Commencement In May (aJADUATESHAVE CHARGE OF FINAL HIGH LIFE EDITION Actual Graduation Exercises Consists of Pageant by Upperclassmen. NO ANNUAL PUBLISHED prsnces Grantham Historian, Henry Bsgley Prophet, W. B. Davis and Elizabeth Leftwlch Testators. As the days for graduation drau Dear, the senior class begins to make its plans for that event. Mack • Heath, president of semester eight, has several scmmittees working on different pro jects. There is to be no annual for Its graduation class this year, but the seniors will have charge of the last is sue of “High Life.” In this issue will be all material such as is included in g year book. The class historian, Frances Gran- Iham; the prophet, Henry Bagley; and the testators, -Elizabeth Leftwich and W.,B. Davis were chosen by the class in an open vote. The class poet will bu named as the winner of a contest for that office. The contest will close April 20. For the actual. graduation exercises, a pageant will take place of the custo mary speaker. This pageant, which is like those given by several other schools of the state, will depict the growth of the educational system in North Carolina. Also there will be scenes showing the progress of other features of our state. The pageant com mittee, headed by Kate Wilkins, has been working on the project for several ireeks, and it is almost ready to be staged. The real sign for graduation prepara tions is the measuring of caps and gowns. The committee that has charge ef this is under the direction of Miss Fannie Star Mitchell. This group is composed of two pupils from each senior session room, Austin Robinson, head of the committee having charge of the pictures for the senior edition of “High Life,” has been arranging the seniors in groups to be photographed by W, M. Roberts Film Co., which has given a special reduction to senior high seniors. To date there have been George P. Cobb’s Woodworking Classes Display Articles Made by Groups This Year I NORTH CAROLINA MUSICAL CONTEST STARTS APRIL 23 Mr. Cobb’s woodworking daises held an exhibit from the shop on Friday. April 10, in the library. Tliis display consisted of lamps, book racks, magazine rack.s. book ends, footstools, a book case, tallies, chairs, and other orna mental as well as useful ob.iects. This class has been in operation since the beginning of the present term, and this is the tir&t exhibit. A place was reserved in the libr.ary for the display, and students were instructed to refrain from touch ing the articles. This display has been transferred to a show win dow at Meyer's department store. The names of the boys and their respective products follows; ' L, C, Dixon, magazine basket; Alan Hancock, table, lamp, fruit bowl; Harry Wicker, tip-top table; Thomas Miller, nut bowl; Arthur white, foot stool; Billy Cromwell, foot stool: George Jennings, foot stool; Ilal Justice, end table; Frank Roberts, magazine basket; Edward Martin, table lamp; Ed ward Starling, floor lamp, maga zine basket, and table; Charles Starmer, piano bench; Fred Koury, bread board; James Greg ory, caudle sticks; Arthur White, whatnot; George Jennings, what not ; L. C. Dixon, whatnot. This department made a book case for the school. Preliminary Trials Held Satur day, April 11, in G. H. S. Auditorium. GREENSBORO ENTERS 17 Gate City Will Have Representatives 1 Every Vocal Trial Except The Unchanged Voice. High Life Rates First in N. S. P. A. High Life won first class honor rating in the National Scholastic Press Association contest held at the University of Minnesota, Minneapo lis, as announced April 14 by that in stitution. This is a nation-wide diS' tinction. This year the method of criticism was different and, accord ing to Mrs. Alma G. Coltrane, faculty adviser, superior to the old way and more helpful to the staff to see their errors marked out for them. PRIMARIES HELD FOR MAY ELECTION Nominating Committee Re ports—Nominations Are Also Made Fi’om Floor, RIGDON DEES PRESIDES HI-Y ASSOCIATIONS HOLD CONFERENCE Achieving Character Chosen As the Theme of Conference Group Discussion. ALLEN FREW IS SPEAKER social activities planned for the seniors. The j^inior-adJiipr entertainmjenk ^as, not been definitely decided on, but plans are in the making, with Harry Phillips as chairman of that committee, aided by Misses Mary Morrow, lone Grogan, and Evelyn Martin, semesber six advisers. Miss Laura Tillet and Miss Rena Cole, advisers for the graduating seniors, are pleased with the way the committee is functioning and with the co-operation of all the students with the other committees. They have hope for the coming graduation to be a very effective and worthwhile exercise. The first annual Guilford County Hi- Y conference was held in Greensboro, Saturday and Sunday morning, April 11 and 12 at the Grace Methodist Prot estant church. Delegates from all Hi- Y organizations in the county, parents, teachers, and leaders were present. The theme for the conference was: “Achiev ing Character.” This was considered by definite discussion groups held during the Sat urday morning session. The annual Hi-Y banquet was held at the Y. M. C. Saturday night when Rev. Mr. Allan Frew gave the address of the eve ning. The conference adjourned Sun day morning at 10:40. The speakers and leaders for the conference were Mr, Harry Comer, Rev. Ronald Tamblyn,- Rev. Mr. Allan Frew, Rev. Mr. Lester Lane, Mr. Arnold Jenny, Mr. Wayne Arnold, and Mr, Robert L. Coons; A. A. PERKINS SPEAKS BEFORE MATH PUPILS Business Arithmetic Classes Hear Talk on Banking Relating to Unit of Study. Mr, A. A. Perkins of the United Bank and Trust Co. spoke before the Business Arithmetic classes of G. II. S. on I’uesday, April 14, In the auditorium at the fifth period. The classes of Mrs. Callle Braswell, Miss Dorothy- McNairy and Mr. A. P. Routh have been taking up banking as their large unit at present and Mr. Perkins was asked to speak before them on the sub ject, “Banks and Banking.” The other important topics such as stocks and bonds will be discussed by local business\pen from the uptown district as they are studied by the classes. During the talk the students were requested to take notes and the teachers to include some points from the lecture in their test on banking. At the conclusion of his speech Mr. Perkins reviewed the departments of a modern commercial bank. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TALK BEFORE CIVITANS Mary Scott Jones, Bay Stallings, and Ernest Stadlem Discuss Phases Of Citizenship. CHEMISTRY 11 CLASS OBSERVES COKE MAKING Wednesday, March 25, Miss Katherine Jones’ fifth period chemistry 2 class visited the plant of the North Carolina Public Service company to observe the making of illuminating gas, coke, and other by-products from coal. Those who made the trip were Miss Prances Kernodle, Helen Cook, Nell I^avis, Katherine Crowe, Dan Field, BicharduPluhardy, Maurice Polk, Charles Benbow, Dave Levine, Martin Cunning- barn, Ed Benbow, William Sockwell, fleeil Scott, Henry Anderson, Charles Brimmer, Harvey Hodgin, William Smith, Ed Spence, and Randolph Cov- lugton. BAND GIVES THREE SELECTIONS Mary Scott Jones, Ray Stallings and Ernest Stadiem spoke before the Civi- tan dub at their regular meeting, Fri day, March 27, on the topic of “Citizen ship.” The meeting was held at the Hylraore in the Jefferson Standard where the group was gathered for luncheon. Mary Scott Jones spoke on “Citizen ship in the Schools,’’ Ray Stallinss on “Citizenship in the Community” ami Ernest Stadiem on “Citizenship in tne Nation.” After the talks the high school band gave three selections, the “Overture” from the opera, “Paliaeci”; “Guide Right,” and “The Stars and Stripes For- TRYOufsHELDA^IL 14 FOR READER IN PAGEANT Ten Seniors Were Chosen Out of Twen- ty-One for Final Con- test. TiT-oiits for the position of reader for the senior pageant were held Tuesday. April 14, In the high school auditorium. Out of the twenty-one seniors who competed for this place ten were chosen to enter the final con test which wni probably be held the The primaries for the election of shident officers were held in chapel, Thursday, -April i>. RlgUoii Dees was in charge of the first part. The floor was open for nomlnationa for presi dent of the student body and for chc leader. The oommittee hud n-omiuet.'-i D1 Venning and Harry Phillips for presi dent. The following were nominated from the floor: Jack Nowlin and Richard Robinson. After the vote it was announced that Jack Nowlin be (he third candidate, The committee nominations for cheer leader was Livingston Williams. ^ Ben Robinson, Han-y Hill, David Kennedy and Charles Edwards were the floor nominees. The voting showed Han Hill to be the second candidate. Kate Wiklns was in charge of the nominations of Girls' Council officers. Committee nominees for president of the girls' council were Eloise Taylor and Janet O'Brien. The floor nominated Ruth Thompson, Margaret " Knight, Josephine Lucas, and Grace Martin, Josephine Lucas will be the third can didate. -Anna .Atkinson and Sara Boyles are committee nominees for vice-president. Other noinlnatlons were I.eah Baach, Martha Burnsides, Jane Franklin, Colum Scbenck, Jenny Caskaden. and Elizalieth Yates. The vote showed Martha Burnsides to be the third noml- sei'retnry the coimiilttee nomi nated Mary Leigh Scales and Flor May -Tohnsoii. Floor nominatlaus Rebecca Jeffress. Jenny Harrison and Kathah'en Crowe. After the was aimoiinceil tliat Eeblieca Jeffress will be tlie third caiulidate. The comniittee named Gladys Draper niid Elizaiwth AVhaley for treasurer. Floor nominees were Constance Black- .Alice Grubbs, Lavinia Wharton, and Elizabeth Craven. Elizabeth Cra- 1 will lie the tliird nominee, t was necessary to take re-voteS all four officers of the girls’ because of ties. council The twelfth annual North Carolina State Music • contest will convene at Aycock auditorium. N. C. C. W., April :i and will close April 24. Charles Velie. music Instructor at Elon col lege, was the judge fof the prelimi naries in Greensboro on Saturday, April 11. at 3 o’clock in the Greens boro high school auditorium. The winners In the preliminary were John Ademy, bass solo; Isaac Fesmlre, tenor solo; Allen Stanley, baritone Martha Noll Carson, soprano solo; El- Neese Lassiter, contralto solo; Maureen Moore, clarinet; Walter Mof fett, trombone solo; ,Harold Nicholson, trumpet solo; T.rfionar(l Nanzetta, oboe Raymond Zaubev, viola solo; Holt Knight, violin solo; Daii Fields, cello solo; Phyllis Hagedorii, piano solo; Anna Atkinson, flute solo; WU- im Mitchell, baritone horn solo. The boys glee club will sing 'The Silver I.aimp” and “Gently Johnny”; the girls glee club “Little Papoose” nml “Nylnphs and Shepherds” and the mixed chorus “The Silver Swan” and “Souls of the Righteous,’ Besides their contest piece “Flndan- dia,” the orchestra will likely play warming up number. The G. H. band, which has won first place for three consecutive years, will not enter the contest this year, but they hav been asked to play at the concert to be given Friday night, April 24, Mr. Miller stated that Greensboro high is making more entries this year than ever before. Greensboro is en listed in every vocal event except that of the uncluiiiged voice. Hope is still held for an entry in this event. Greens- will he reflresented in all except two instrumental events; namely that of the basson, and the French horn. One of the moat sparkling comediea :er presented in the senior high school as given twice Friday, April 10, under the directorship of J. H. Johnson at- 2:15, and evening performance qt.8:15. The proceeds of this production were given to “High Life” and “Homespun,” the senior high school's two publica- The play was one long “howl” from beginning to end. From the reaction of the audience it seemed as' if this was one of the most successful plays, the Greensboro high school dramatic club has produced. The plot was hilariously funny from beginning to end. It revolved around the trials of Patricia Grayson, daughter of a governor (o establish a 1: in disguise of course, in a small town. The idea of the young girl working overalls around a garage was a spoiling to the town’s aristocracy. Consequently they tried to drive her out of town. From there on Patricia resolves to defy all of them. In the first act Patricia disguises X everyday girl, in the second as the niece of Adam Wade, the town-leading citizen. In the third act her identity finally revealed. In the course of events she falls in love with Jimmy Clark, the young man Adam Wade has sent to drive her from town. All this created mystery as well as love interest keyed up until the last drop of the curtain. The comedy was furnished by the love affairs of Elsie Crowder, a young neighbor, and Elbert Hastings, an Eng lishman, who is mistaken fur a prize fighter, Then, too, there is Angelina Knoop, in love with Bud Flannigan, who is continually pestered by her young cousin, Minnie. Throughout the play Tim Hopper, the town loafer, wanders his amusing way and both he and Mrs. Smith Porter, the town’s snob, add their comedy to the already riotous play. The east of characters was as follows Kathleen Crowe as Patricia Grayson Charles Shaffer as Jimmy Clark; Ruth Jones as Elsie Crowder; Charles Hagan SOUTHERN NEWSPAPERS TO ENTER CONTEST School Winning First Place In Contest Is to Receive a Loving Cup. Here Comes Patricia Given By Dramatic Club in Two Successful Performances « Charles Shaffer As Jimmy Clark and Kathleen Crowe As Patricia Take Lead in Sparkling Drama—Proceeds of Production Given to High Life and Homespun. Elbert Hastings; Cecelia Todd as An gelina Knoop: Dick Boyles as Bud Flannigan; W, B. Davis as Tim Hopper; Edna Walters as Mra Smith-Porter; John. Ademy, Adam Wade; Jane Frank lin, Mrs. Carrol; Irma Lee Graves as Minnie Knoop. Kathleen Crowe loading role of Patricia was very effec tive. She played the part of the ener getic independent Paitricia extremely well. The hero, Jimmy Clark, was played by Charles Shaffer? This was the first time Charlie has ever tackled a dra matic part and he was good. The young, up-to-date, neighbor, Elsie Crowder was portrayed by Ruth Jones. Elsie believed in getting her man and Ruth made the audience believe she did. Charles Hagan in the part of Elbert Hastings was very good. As the us, troubled, Englishman he created character the audience will long re member. The part of Tim Hopper was taken by W. B. Davis. As the lovable, slow- moving loafer he went through the part with naturalness that was excellent. Eda Walters as Mrs. Smith-Porter, haughty and domineering, had the au dience plotting for her destruction at the end of the first act. She was very good, Jane Franklin in the part of Mrs. Carroll, the pleasant motherly old lady had the audience loving her throughout the whole play.' The three comedy characters, Cecelia Todd as Angelina Knoop, Dick Boyles as Bud Flannigan, and Irma Ixie Graves Minnie Knoop were excellent in their characterizations. Their entrances the cues for the audience to start laugh H.POINT DEBATERS DEFEAT G.H.S. TEAM IN ANNUAL DEBATE “Resolved, That U. S. Should Grant Philippines Immediate Independence. NEGATIVE TEAM LOSES ing. It is a notable fact that only four of the cast have had previous stage perience. These are Kathleen Crowe, Charles Shaffer, and Charles Hagan, and John Ademy. The rest of the cast was entirely new to the stage. From the expressions and comments of the audience Mr. Johnson and his cast are to be complimented on their excellent interpretation of this success ful play. EDITOR TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP SEMESTER EIGHT WINS FIRST IN CONTEST Every Student in School Entered by Writing Themes for English. first of next ' Those listed to mter the Itn"' try-ouls are as follows; Clara Ai.plowhlte, Frank Tre, Mars Scott Jones, ladyi Betts, Clary Holt, Mwin Holt, Llnwood Burnette, laois Shaffer. Susanne Lazenby, Ketebum. Those •ting ns judges were iis tot- Miss Mary Ellen Blackmon, and Miss -'f»ry Miss lone Grogan, Morrow. Semester eight won first prize, $10, and semester five, second prize, $5, in the “Chamber of Commerce Contest.” Every student in Greensboro high entered this contest, and the tei best papers from semester eight are Anna Wills, Jack Nowlin, David Mor- Grace Hobbs, Gladys Belts, Eve lyn’ Garrett, Margaret Thompson, Rig- don Dees, Edith Corsbic. and Elsie Da- Those sent from semester five were Charles Brimmer, Barry Root, Janet O’Brien, Edward Cone, Lyle Mc Ginnis, Marion Morris. Nancy Hudson, and Robert Ricks, Juanita Rickard, and Carolyn Hines. . Each student in school was asked to write a theme on how ho could best im prove his home. The In-st ten sent to the Chamber of Commerce, where the winners were derided. Thes'- prizes are to be useeJ for th improve ment of the school. The winners will determine how to spend the money to the best advantage. P. T. A. Ends Work In May Thc P T. A. meets for the last time Ihi, tem on M.y 4. Thi. meeting will be in the form of a music festival, since it falls during Music We-ek. Grady Miller has charge of the musical pro- grm and Mrs, Cone, president, ning an additional program. Emory university, in co-operation with the “Atlanta Journal,’’ has an nounced its second annual contest to determine the best high school news paper in the southeastern states. The school winning first place in the contest will receive a handsome loving cup, and the editor of the paper will be awarded a $300 scholarship to Emory ■ersity. The editor of the second best paper will receiye a $200 scholar ship, and the editor of the paper plac ing third will be awarded,a $100 scholar ship. The scholarships may be used either at Emory university proper, Atlanta, or at one of its two junior col leges, which are located at Valdosta, Georgia, and Oxford, Georgia. Judges in the contest will be the head of the department of journalism at Emory, the city editor of the “Atlanta Journal,” and the editor of the “Emory Wheel,” campus newspaper. They will study three separate issues of each pa per and will select the best upon basis of general journalistic excellence. Honorable mention will be given to one paper in each state not receiving oi the three prizes. In the first contest, held last year, the ‘Tupelo Hi-Life,” of Tupelo, Mississippi, von fir.st place, with the Miami (Flori da) “High Times” and the Greenville (South Carolina) “High News” tieing for second honors. winners this year will be an nounced by May 1. G. H. S. MAY PRESENT PLAY AT CHARLOTTE .T. IL Johnson is negotiating with Charlotte high about making plans to take the cast of "Here Comes Patricia” for a performance to Charlotte. .Vlthough no definite arrangements have been made Mr. .lobnson is [wsltlve the play will meet with success in the Queen City if It is put on there. Charlotte high has agreed to present a play ill the Greensboro auditorium if Greensboro makes them a visit. HOME ECONOMICS CLASS FINISHES FOOD COURSE Will Take Up Clothing This Semester. Meyer’s Offer Awards for Best Made Dresses. PRIZES ARE TO BE $7.50 IN GOLD TEACHERS OF ECONOMICS MEET TO MAKE PROGRAM Committee Consists of Professor King, Miss Gladys Boyington and Miss Nora Chaffin. H. SMITH AWARDED GOLD PIN FOR SPEED Helen Smith, typing champion of the Greensboro senior high school, was awarded a gold pin by C. W. Phillips for typing 61 words a minute on a 15- minute test with only three ferrors. According to E. R. Phillips typing instructor while many of the typing students are doing outstanding work, no other student this year has qualified for the gold pin. Debating Team to Meet Salisbury The Salisbury-Greensboro debate to he held in Greensboro, April 29. Th* query for the meet is: “Resolved that India Should Be Granted Her Imme diate Independence.” The debaters are: affirmative, Chubby King, Billy Womhle. and Dorothy Goss; negative, Jack Turner, Mary Elizabeth Powell, and Thomas Miller. Miss Mary Mc- Nairy, coach, reports that the debaters are working hard, and she expects an interesting contest. IS TO REPORT AT THE ASSEMBLY At a meeting of Ihe committee of the Dt'pnrtment of High School I’rln- cipaLs and Teachers of the North Caro lina Education .Association, Miss Nora (.’hnffin was asked to make a recom mendation for an adeiuute program In the social studies for North Carolina. After th ereport was given, the com mittee de'ided to have this recomeuda- tlou made at the Teachers’ Ae-sembly It was suggostel that Miss Chaffin •ork with the committee fri council of social studle-t fc-r North Caroliim as a definite rwomnieudatiou sugge-sfetl'for a effiauge in the pro gram for social studies In this state. This comniittee is made up of Pro fessor King of the ruiversity of N. C., Professor Schyrock of Duke X'., Miss Gladys Boyington of N, C. C. W., and Miss Nora Chaffin of G. IL S. -At the meeting in Kalelgli Miss Cliaffiu present , tlie recommendation of this committee. The report will eontaiii sug- ge-stlons and the re-organlzntion of the prt'seribed 'curriculum In the social studies and of N. C. This recommenda tion will he imhli.shcd later by the N- Education association. Miss Summer’s home economies II class finished the first half of their semester’s work with a buffet luncheon for the class group. The first part of their course consists of a fbod course, and the,last spring months,, clothing. Meyer’s has offered prizes totaling $7.50 in gold to be awarded to the girls who makes the best dresses. The flrsi prize will be $2.50, and there are to bo five one dollar prizes to be won. The material bought for the dresses will more than likely be purchased at Meyer’s since that store is sponsoring the cotton material for spring clothing. The pat terns used will be selected from the quarterly’s of Vogue, Butterick, Pic torial, since these have the most promi nent fashion selections. These prizes were won last year by Martha Al>ererombie, first prize, $5.00 gold, and Luiclle Couch, second prize, 50 in gold. , H. S. Represented In Debates by Edwin Holt, Dick Cann, Clary Holt, and Mack Heath. High Point negative debating team defeated the Greensboro high school affirmative team two and one in the preliminary triangular debate held in the senior high auditorium April2, The High Point representatives were Ray- id Royall and Ollie Hutchins. Those of Greensboro were Edwin Holt and Dick Cann. Time-keepers for the de bate were Charles Hagan, of Greenaboro high school, and L. E. Andrews of High Point. The judges for the debate were T. C. Amick of Elon colloge, P. E. Lindley, of High Point college, and A. S. Keister, of N. C. C. W. W. Phillips, principal of Greens boro high, welcomed the visiting de baters, declaring that all relations with High Point had been pleasant. He also said that this meeting was the nine teenth annual state triangular debate. Dick Cann, first speaker for the af firmative explained the query: Resolved, that the United St^^tes should grant immediate independence to the Philip pine Islands. By immediate independ- is meant freedom within the next ten years. ' The speaker showed that'90 per cent of the Filipinos wanted independence; that we are morally bound to grant it to them; and that it would be of mutual advantage to both countries. The first High Point speaker, Ray mond Royall, proved that the people of the Philippine Islands were generally ignorant, had diversified languages, were unable to finance a government properly, would be unable to elect best officials, and would not be able to sus tain order. Edwin Holt, second affirmative speaker, contended that natives could effectively support a government. Ninety-eight per cent of all governmental positions were held by natives; taxes are direct on industries and property, the natives are homogeneous; and the fact that it entirely supported itself by Its own money proved that they can control an able government. Ollie Hutchins, last speaker of High Point, presented several important facts. If free, he said the Philippine Islands would be ruined economically by high tariff and duties. They could not com pete with other nations, would most likely develop into an anarchy, and the freed islands would cause a stir in the Orient tlfht would eventually lead to a •orld war. 'While they are now under the United State’s rule, they are well- protected, their resources can be de veloped, they can be educated, and on the whole, can be wonderfully improved. After the main speeches, time was ven for rebuttals in which both nega tive and affirmative summed up their rguments. Greensboro’s negative team repre sented by Clary Holt and Mack Heath debating the same query was defeated at Winston. MISS CHAFFIN’S HISTORY CLASSES HOLD SOCIAL Bobby Guirkin Wins Prize of Addl- tional Refreshmenta—Other Parties Being Planned. GREENSBORO GLEE CLUB SING FOR N. C. C. W. Allen Stanley, John Ademy, and L. H. Dunivant Render Solos; Groups Give Six Numbers. The boys’ and girls’ glee cluubs of Greensboro high school under the direc tion of H. Grady Miller, presented program in the Aycock auditorium be fore the students of N. C. C. W. Tues day, April 7. The two clubs conbined sang “Souls of the Righteous,” -and "The Silver Swan.” The girls’ glee club also ren dered “Nymphs and Shepherds,” and “Little Papoose,” while the boys' pro gram consisted of “Gently Johnny’’ and ‘Lamp of the West.” Solos were sung by Allen Stanley, John Ademy and L. H. ivant. This appearance is the last the clubs are scheduled to fill before they enter the state contest. ‘ Sisler Speaks to Students George Sisler, world famous baseball player, who has been in training in Greensboro with the rest of ihc Roches ter Red Wing players, made a visit to the senior high school at chapel period. George made a talk on the making of a baseball player. lie explained how over-confidence would hinder the prog ress of any baseball player as it does any other profession. Book Circulation Grows A library report presented to Super intendent Guy B. Phillips l)y Miss Elea nor Hill showed an increase in circula tion of 400 books over la.st month’ record. The pulilic school libraries were used by 50,801 people' during March against 48,605 for February. Of the 49,439 books 19,265 were ftetion, 10,906 non-fiction, 2,137 magazines and 29 pictures, the remainder being miscel laneous material. All the students are given information by trained librarians. Miss Nora Chaffin’s history 3 and 4 classes, which are special classes in this line, entertained themselves at a social. Contests and games were played. Bobby Guirkin was the prize winner for the day and as a reward received an extra serving of refreshments. This is the first social that the class has had this semester, but others are planned. The social committee consisted of Juanita Jones, Ijiura McGill, Allen Brootcs and BU! Boren. Twice a week the students study their texts, the other days are left open for discussion of current problems and historical facts of interest. WILLIAM G. COLLIER COMPOSES SELECTION William Collier, a senior of Greens boro high, and a student of music for n years, composed a piece of music called “Overture” written in C sharp minor. It took four weeks to compose the piece. William says that he intends to copy right the piece and to continue his com positions. Four to Play at Raleigh Mr. Twadell, of Durham, N. C., chair man of the State Music Teachers’ asso ciation has invited the G. II. 8. string quartet to play before the association at their annual meeting on Friday, April 24 at Raleigh. The quartet is com posed of John King, Dan Fields, Ed ward Hartsook, and Joseph Allred. Al lan Stanley has been asked to sing be- , fore the group.