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Page Two HIGH LIFE Maxj 26, 1939 HIGH LIFE Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Greensboro Senior High School Greensboro, North Carolina Founded by Class of 1921 EDITORIAL STAFF Bditor-in-Ohief ^ Paul Pearson Associate Editors - Ludwick Clymer, Elizabeth Newton, Frances Chisholm Sports Editor Jack Gunter News Editor Rae Schumann Assistant News Editor i Irene Current Copy Editor , Martha Gentry Feature Editor Dorothy Hendrix Feature Writers , I>ois Swinson, Betty Hayes Exchange Editors Edward Faulkner, Geraldine Norman Photographer , Solomon Kennedy BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Doris Carr Associate Business Managers __ Elizabeth Deaton, Margaret Grantham Assistant Assoc. Bus. Mgrs. 1 Jane Winfrey, Gloria Blumenthal Circulation Manager , i Tom Wilkinson Reporters— Barbara Bentley, Frances Chisholm, Irene Current, Margaret Grantham, Betty Hayes, Gray Mills High, Mary Grace Mans, I’eggy McAllister, Gerry Norman, Nancy Sills, Marjorie Stadiem, Lois Swinson, Louise Thornbro, I^wis Thornlow, Jane Winfrey. Faculty Advisers Mrs. Betts, Miss Pike, Miss Ford, and Mr. Hucks. Memories of a High School Senior G The Purpose of High Life Is to e\t and preserve the history of our school. H old mdividuMs together under high standards. S eparate the worthwhile from the worthless and promote the highest interest of students, teachers, and school. “To the Rainbow’s End To the Itainbow’s End”—that is the goal toward which some 370 seniors have been striving for the last four years—that is the vi sion that has pricked them on—that and the pot of gold that they know to be there. Hut by gold wealth in the material sense is not necessarily meant, but rather the value of infinite knowledge as rep resented by the diploma. To some, graduation will be the climax of their scholastic rain bow, while to others it will be merely the fainter hues that precede a higher education. At any rate it is the end of a distinct phrase of each high school student’s life. And hei'ein lies the importance; tor when one color is missing from the spectrum, a white light, the symbol of perfection, is not pro duced, but one that is tained is emitted in its place. So it is with the man, for when he is lacking in any one quality that forwards a well-rounded personality, he is like tliat imperfect spectrum in that the success of his life will always be marred. While it is humanly impossible for any man to lead a perfect life, he can always strive tor that white light—that symbol of perfection. Going, Going, Gone! Yes, you’re all going somewhere. You don’t know where, but you re still going. You’re finished high school. Now you’re going to an ever higher school. You’re going to the school of experience. There you’ll find a hard teacher. Her name is “Miss Hard Knocks.” She’ll either make or break you. It’s up to you. Some of you will pass the final examination with flying colofs; others of you will fail. It’s up to you. Some of you will climb higher and higher until you attain your goal. Others of you will drop lower and lower until you get your gold. You all count as individuals, and each of you has your place to fill, however small it may be. Do your best in your small place, in your own small world, and you’ll keep going. It’s up to you! Liberty—Not License By the American Bill of Rights the people of the United States were given the privilege of believing and saying what they would. Some persons, however, do not exercise their sense of i>ropriety each lime they use these benefits and, consequently, abuse them. They shoidd realize that the privileges granted them were given hy a group of thinking men to a presumably thinking people. They must remember that there are unwritten laws, but steadfast laws noTie Ihe less, that not oidy frown on, hut positively scowl at the interpretation some peo])lo give their basic liberties. A more palpable illustration—the lenient rules and pliable regu lations of Senior high give its students a number of liberties which some of them seem to feel represeid: license to do as they i)lease. Students of the high school should be thankful for the freedom given them and should show their appreciation by letting personal pride, common decency, befitting respect, and plain horse sense gov ern their conduct. For the last two years this column has been edited by feminine hands, but this time the men have taken it away from them and are going to give the masculine idea of fashions, fads, and femmes. It’s a bit late but the student body is still congratulating Helen Ownbey for the swell job she did on May Day. hopes. Everyone there’ll be someone next year with the ideas, persever ance, and time to put on another one. And speaking of May Day, though the court was the best-looking and the best dressed we’ve seen, they still over looked some good bets—especially the marshals—gals we mean. Next on the bill of fare and more colorful, though not so beautiful in most cases, are the new sport shirt styles. It will really be fun to dress this summer, ’cause every time you see your shirt, you’ll see a different color or a different picture. And speaking of variations those dre.sses some of the girls have been having in home ec are “eye-soothers”— Mary P.’s, for example. On the opposite side of the fence, the mocassins some of the boys (in cluding the writers) have been wear ing lately are beginning to look like they ought to be given back to the Indians. Seriously though, they really are in dire need of a polish job—but we’d hate to buy the polish. While we’ve got our minds in the gutter, we might as well look at some socks. The gentlemen are having a race to see who can wear the wildest toe gloves, and some of the combina tions they get would make a horse blanket shirt (yes, you, Oscar) look like a faded dish rag. By the by, guess you’ve noticed some of the teachers’ new duds. Mr. Jen- rette’s green suit and Miss Wall’s snazzy get-up^re two of the more out standing. There’s an old saying (that gets our approval) that gentlemen prefer blondes. So true—when it refers to natural hlonds—but still there’s some thing unaccountably pert and attrac tive about Jane’s tinted locks. And pert—how do you like this uii- llnished sonnet contributed by our com muting editor with his apologies to Mr. Milton. “When I consider how my cash is spent, ’Ere half the week in this dark world is past. And bill collectors dog to the last. Yea, lodged with me daily ’till I am bent. Under the load of bills and please re mits. . . .” Here the poem ends due to the death- pardon, the urgency of the bell. Reckon you people are kinda mixed up, so we’ll tell you a secret—the name of this column was supposed to be changed to “Sub-Dubs” but due to the lack of funds, and stubborness of printers, it wouldn’t be done. BAG AT AILS PLEASE don’t anyone throw things at anyone, but Mr. Smith says that school will open again next year on September 5. Wonder why a certain commercial teacher refused a professorship at Woman’s College? II IS RUMORED around .the school that two of the faculty members are contemplating “middle aisling” this summer. We hope it’s so, because they are both well-liked. We Are Asking You! What two journalism students took a feline animal to Mr Aycock th“ other day (along with a bottle of milk)? Whoever they were, they now have a request to bring a dog on the next trip. Students, Give Ear! When the elementary schools of the city were recently inspected by Mr II. Arnold 1 erry, of the State Department of Public Education, he was very favorably impressed with them. He particularly praised their program of work in art, music, library and audio-visual instruction. Nice training for future G. H. S.’ers, isn’t it? “Kainbovv’s End,” Senior Pageant Features Extra Activities Now that Greensboro higrh’s first May Day has successfully come and gone, congratulations are in order. To the group who conceived the idea, to the students who worked it out, to the faculty member who gave her time so instintedly, to the fair Queen, and to all those who took part in the festivities, includiiiig the humble jester, High Life would like to extend tlianks and to say, “Well done.” (Continued from Page One) to thrill the student body, will give to the parents insight into the desirabie and worthy qualities in scholastic acliievements. Sniitii and Kuutli to Take Part The fifth and final scene will of course be graduation, for, as a pot of gold is situated at the end of every rainbow, so will the diplomas be found by those seniors who have success fully traversed the three-year multi colored span representing their high school career. After his brief address, Superintendent Ben L. Smith will award the coveted documents. Mr. A. P. Routli. principal, will close the ceremonies with the presentation of the special awards, such as the best all-round cup, the best athlete cup, and the best scholarship eui). Music for the commencement exer cises wiil be furnished by a new or ganization, the Senior high school or chestra. Readers will be Virginia Pope, E. 0. Freemon, and Orvaline Koontz. Students of Senior high have been reading many new books, which are hot off the press. Annie Louise Patterson has just finished The Horse and Buggy Doctor by Arthur Hertzler, M.D. Annie Louise says, “An excellent biography which portrays the life of a country doctor in the late 19th century and the early 20th century.” Halsey, tVith Malice Toward Some. On being ques tioned about the book, she replied, “This book is good Harriet Sink has read a new book by Margaret for a laugh, but not for real history.” Edith Bolling Wilson’s (Mrs. Woodrow Wilson) n AT ^ T->,. , popular new book. My Memoir, is being read by Eliza- that, “Mrs. Wilson gives an unusual light on I lesident Wilson (her husband) in this book.” Epitaph Beneath this stone—A lump of clay Lies Uncle Peter Daniels, Who too early in the month of May Took off his winter flannels. Her cwr stalled at the corner and the traffic light changed red, yellow policeman stepped beside her cai and said What s the matter, lady, ain’t we got any colors you like?’’ Spring, Beautiful Spring THE BREATH OP SPRING is in the air. The grass is green in clumps; Our goods are in the moving van And—Junior has the mumps. IF ALL THE REPORTS are true, Greensboro will be the proud possessor of two radio stations. It seems that Gaskic Norwell will be the originator of the second station. We cant verify the report, but if it’s so, Greensboro imll be able to get both C. B. S. and N. B. C. (which will be very grand). Book Borrowers 'Phey borrow books they wiil not buy. They have no ethics or religion I wish some kind Burbankian guy Could cross my books with homing pigeons. I 01 the first time this year, I’m really at odds for the right way to end this column. Gee its funny, isn’t it? It seems there’s always been some silly nonsense to fill space betore, but now when someone informs me this must bo in the nature of a farewell, I have just reason to be an “o-filler ” dood er and “nose twister” combined. Before I forget to, I wish to wi’li niy doddle pad to whom ever falls heir to this space next year and there i.s no need to warn you, but that you’ll “doodle” plenty with a little “o-filling” iniown in. ihat’s to while away the minutes between rare moments of in spiration. I honestly believe I’ve enjoyed writing this and who knows some of m> brilliantly painted futures may come true. At any rate I hope they haven t bored jou to ‘extraction,” for goodness only knows how many grey hairs 1 ve added to this map of mine while indulging in my scheduled twice monthly brain storm. Paragraphics Ihe.y sa.y Hitler favors the goosestep, but he is certainly making a jitter bug out of Europe. Most of the GERM in GERMany is Hitler. Daffy-nition: American button-safety pin. If as many text books as heads were combed, this school would be an exaniiile of brilliance personified. And more from Germany; Seems to your paragrapher that Hitler would be fatigued from shuffling the cards so much.
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