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Fage Two HIGH LIFE December 6, 193^ HIGH LIFE Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Greensboro Senior High School Greensboro, North Carolina Founded by Class of 1921 CiNTgRWflTIONAp EDITORIAL STAFF JMitor-in-Chief Paul Pearson Associate Editor L. M. Clymer imports Editor Jack Gunter 'News Editor __ Rae Schumann Feature Editor Tom Wilkinson Photoorapher Solomon Kennedy Copy Editor Dorothy Hendrix BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Elizabeth Newton Associate Business Manager Doris Carr Assistants Margaret Grantham and Bob W'alker Reporters— Virginia Barringer, Edward Faulkner, Dorothy Hall, Dorothy Hendrix, Adele Martin, Geraldine Norman, Frances Peck, Wilma Scott, Reginald Starr, Lois Swinson, and Louise Thornbro. Faculty Advisers Mrs. Betts, Miss Pike, Miss Ford, and Mr. Hucks G The Purpose of High Life Is to et and preserve the history of our school. Poet’s Corner The Night Before Christmas CHRISTMAS VESPERS In the ancient chapel cloister Where Magclaline was wont to pray The holy stillness is unbroken Save by hymns on Christmas day. Nuns whose eyes with love are shining Lift their hearts in joyful song Of the blessed Christ Child - Savior Heralded by an angel throng. The soft tones of blended voices Rising gently through the night From the hearts of patient sisters, Candles of our love ignite. AVinged notes are wafted skyward, T'p to heaven’s gate they go; Angels cease celestial singing And list’ to paeons from below. MARGARET R. BILYEU. H old individuals together under high standards. s eparate the worthwhile from the worthless and promote the highest interest of students, teachers, and school. Is It Really Dead? “I heard the bells pu Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Decorated tree.s on every corner, and strings of gaily colored lights lining both sides of Elm street—that is the appearance of uptovvui Greensboro dressed” for Christmas. It is because of these festive decorations that many critics have cried out, protesting against Avhat they term a “rajiid submergence of the season’s true meaning through a wave of commercialization. ’ ’ However, is that really the case? In the rush and roar of this transitory world are modern people getting away from the original meaning of Christmas? No, in spite of the apparent inpenetrable crust which many seem to have acquired, they are all alike. .In spite of the hard manner which many seem to possess in regard to things beautiful in nature, they can all be appealed to by simple things. This fact can be brought sharpely home to one by standing down town on Washington Square and AA’atching the people’s faces as the crowd surges a^ong. Some seem to be' happy—others sad, but very few act as though they were thinking about the beautiful side of Christmas. But then, above the confusing roar of the city there comes •a clear, sweet voice—magnetic in its simplicity—^yet as forceful as was the Brilliant Star which hurst upon the shepherds camping on the hill- rides. As the first notes of the Christmas chimes peal forth, the hum ming crowd stops, and Avitli up-lifted searching eyes, watch four simple bells, swinging back and forth. ... As the last strains, of the carols die out in the distance, the crowd moves on, carrying with it a deeper feeling—a feeling which could not be brought out by all the festive decorations but remained to four simple bells. No . . . the true Christmas is not dead. It will live on forever! GRAY MORNING The drip, drip, drip of the raindrops. The constant rustle of leaves, The woo-ooo-000 of the North wind, AA’ith its shrieking thru’ the trees. The sudden stop of the raindrops, The quietness of the leaves, The subdued tone of the North wind, The sil’ouette of unbent trees. Quietness. Dawn at last. The prelude for the day. All the horror and noise of the storm Slips with the night, away. HELEN GREEN. Oh, Oh, The Mistletoe! ■‘Of all the nights within a year Oh, Oh, the mistletoe! Tliat’s the night to lovers dear, Oh, Oh, the mistletoe! AATien blushing lips, that smile at folly. Ah red as berries 011 the holly, Kiss and banish melancholy. Oh, Oh, the mistletoe!” Somcdiow the Americans have fallen heir to the European tradition concern ing mistletoe—but when did it start? One encyclopedia says that this para site was used by the Druids and Gor- niaiis ill the church. It was they who found it growing on' the sacred oak, and with a golden blade, cut it into pieces and gave it to the people for charms. In northern mythology it was an arrow made of mistletoe which slew the beautiful son of Goddess Fri.gga, Balder. He was the ‘‘whitest and most beloved of all gods.” Later European nations revered the mistletoe and made it a ceremonial plant for decoration at Christmas time, and from them America derived the custom of kissing beneath a suspended sprig of mistletoe. Mutterings: Seen around G. H. S Friday was the hand.some nephew of Airs. LeGwin. AA’e understand that he is a delegate for the Torchlight soci ety of AA’ilmington, N. C. Speaking of handsome people, I’ll bet not one in a hundred girls didn’t notice the boys from Elon who were sitting in on classes. Our nominee for one of the best voices in G. H. S.: Miss Taylor (she’s really goml). FLASH! Miss Causey is ahead by live pounds. Yes, we said pound.s. For Aliss Causey, Airs. Betts, Aliss Sledge, and Aliss Pike are all partici pating in a weight-gaining contest. Aliss Causey, by drinking her cream regularly like a ‘‘good little girl,” has gained a slight edge on the others. Alay the best femme win at any cost. Song description of Jean Stafford; “Banibino.” High School Galahads Although the common opinion may be that chivalry is dead, there is evidence around G. IT. S. that tends to point the other way—evidence in the person, of some athletic renown. This athlete, who is constantly striving for those ideals which per sonify the true knight, is not only superior Avhen it comes to tilts on the gridiron, but he can also “tilt a mean book”. In other words, he strives for high honors in all fields, not just one. lie has in him the love of courtesy and respect, truth and courage —all blended into Ihe greatest quality, chivalry. A fine equii)ment for the battle of life this boy has—equipment that will never let him-down —equipment that although priceless in value can he had by anybody with the moral courage and strength to practice is requirements. Letters to Lulu Dear Lulu; I liaveii't got a watch! I want a watch! I might could get a watch for Christmas! But mother says no! Aly “steady” boy-friend has that gleam in his eyes which probably means a “limb-clock,” but I feel that my case is hopeless. Alother says that my fu ture fiance can provide me with a watch if he wishes, but nix upon one from my high school Galahad. Help! M. E. S. Dear AI. E. S.: I suppose that we all feel that our mothers are mid-victorian. Maybe your mother will take pity and buy.you a watch, or you can drop a gentle hint to “the one and only” that you adore compacts. This is a very inadequate answer, but remember—Santa will find a way! As ever, LULU. Can't wait to see Alartha Ilornaday “The Romancers.” Alartha has been worrying about her weight lately. She weighs 94. Ain’t it awful? Really, my dear, she should try Tissy Lish’s new diet. You simply sleep through eakfast, work through lunch, and forget dinner. If yon stick to this faithfully for about a month you will get somewhere, if only in the Img- house. Number one song of the week: My Reverie. Air. and Airs. Clarence Du Pre Jones (the former Aliss Alargaret Sockwell) and the future Air. and Airs. Brietz are going to occupy two of the apart ments in the new apartment house on Adams street. And so will Edward Faulkner’s sister and her husband- to-be. Wouldn’t George Miles make a good “Rat” Butler? Obviously the Journal ism classes have been reading “Gone With the Wind.” This columnist, any way. Aliss Barton must have been anxious to get in the building tbe other day, for she broke a glass while “tapping” on the door to gain admittance. “Casey Jones” is the moniker tacked on to a girl by one of the Latin teach ers in a last period class. Can’t you just imagine the embar rassment of the girl who found Aliss (Caldwell's dress ornament when the teacher demanded, “AA’here did you get that?” After all. the girl had merely picked up the doo-dad from the floor. Violets are blue, Roses are red, I’m so sleepy I’m going to bed. Good night, all. SUB- DEB LIGHTS By Rae Schumann Pollyanna is usually quite popular during the Yiiletide season as the sub ject for many a jolly entertainment. However, why continue to use that monotonous system of “drawing names"? Let variety pitch in and lend its suece.ssful services. Instead of choosing names and running the risk of tile absence of an invited guest, ask each person to bring a gift of designated value. Then, when the gnest.s. holding tlieir gifts, form a circ e, the e v e r - r e 1 i a b 1 e “Alar- coni-box" provides music. (No, I didn't say macarona box). As Benny (roodman, Kay Kyser, or, perhhps, (xeorge Hall “beat it out,” instruct the guests to pass the gifts around the circle from person to person until some ippointed ‘•turner-offer,” maybe nia or pa, without tlie notice of the partici pants, suddenly switches off the radio, only to. leave you holding the bag— and, incidentally, we hope you don't 'lul up with the same gilt you con- rib uted. 'I'hen if you desire to carry out the (.’hristmas motif, string red and green crepe pap(>?' chains on the tree, and, it motlun- and the vacuum cleaner don t rebel get some red and green confetti to add (luite a ‘•snowy'’ fea ture to the lioily and cedar atmos phere. (But don’t tell her I sug gested it). Lengthy red tapers will provide suliicient decoration for the mantel. Co-Ediquette Problem No. 3 AVhat shall Alary give John for Christmas? AVhat shall John give Alary? Their gifts mustn’t be personal for they’ve only known each other a few months. Jewelry is entirely out. It's too personal as well as too ex pensive. Books, scarfs, and the like are suitable for both boys and girls. Of course, there are the age-old tie- and-handkerchief gifts for boys. But what boy doesn’t tire of these? Then there are tie pins, scarfs, and gloves. On the other hand, for girls, there are compacts, manicure sets, gloves, and costume jewelry. Why worry about this problem of presents? It will solve itself. Make the gift suit the person for whom it is intended! The art classes are responsible for all the posters on Torchlight and So cial Standard days, and also for the badges that the students will wear.
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