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VOL. XXIII
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, GREENSBORO, N. C., MARCH 14, 1947
NUMBER 10
Senior High Students’ Work Is Lauded
By Judges in the Annual Art Exhibits
First Prizes Won
By Nine Students
From Senior High,
In a contest sponsored by Morrison-Neese Furniture Company, which
ended last Fiiday, Frank Parks, shown with the model he built, won the
first prize of $100. The contest was among the members of the mechanical
drawing cla^sses, and the models were to be replicas of G.I. Houses. Parks
model is one inch scale replica, 54 inches by 38 inches, that is complete
down to the shellacked floors, the five rooms, and all the closets correctly
partitioned.— (Staff Photo by Marvin Israel)
Fran\ Par\s Gets $ioo
ForBuildingModelHouse
Frank Parks is soon to be proud
owner of one hundred dollars. This
sum, 'the prize for his model of the
G.I. House, is given as the first
(and only) prize in a contest that
ended last Friday. This contest,
sponsored by the Morrison-Neese
Furniture Company, was among the
members of the JMochanical Draw
ing classes at Senior.
Well Constructed
The model, 53 by 3814 inches, is
very well constructed. The roof,
built in two sections, is detachable
so the well-planned interior can be
seen from the top. The model, so
cleverly transcribed from the archi
tect’s drawings that it is just like
a real house one-inch scale, shows
everything architetcts can do to
materialize the G.I.’s dream.
Heating Unit
One of the most unique features
of this house is the placement of
the heating unit. It is almost in the
center of the house on the ground
floor, as the model by Parks shows.
The model built by the Parks is the
result of long planning, careful
work, and very capable supervision.
To begin with, the plans for the
house had to be drawn in six eleva
tions from the original architect’s
blue prints. Then, on a scale given
in the rules for the contest, work
was begun on the model. This call
ed for selection of the materials,
pine and plywood agreed upon.
Built At School
Parks built his model house here
at school, in the printing shop. He
used machines from the machine
shop under the supervision of G. O.
Mann. Parks, whose work was
graded, built his model in the print
shop under the direction of H. A.
Thomas, mechanical drawing teach
er and printing instructor.
Other Contestants *
Other members olf the fconteat,
were Tommy Williams, Doug Itam-
seur, Glenn MIodgins; and in the
earlier drop-outs were Dennis ■ For-
txine, Horton Highfill, and Box Stal
lings. Parks was the sole entrant
to complete his model.
Council Sponsors
Turn-About Dance
“Swinging your partner!’’ will be
the cry coming from the Girls’ Gym
when the Turn-About Square Dance
is presented tonight at 8 p.m. by
the Student Council and ithe Re
creation Committee. Girls have
asked the boys and will paj^ the
25 cents admission fee.
Under the direction of Clyde Col
lins, the gym has been decorated
appropriately with bales of hay
and corn stalks. Dancing will be
both ballroom and square, with
music furnished by a hill billy
band.
The boys have asked to wear
blue jeans, while the girls will wear
either blue jeans or pinafores. A
prize will be given to the person
wearing the best costume. Last
year this prize was won by Fills
Swain, decked out in white brogans,
biue jeans, red plaid shirt and
horn-rimmed spectacles.
The two other big social events
of the year will the spring Dance
on April 11 and the Commen
cement Prom on May 23. Both will
be semi-formal and admission wiil
be .$1.00, including tax.
The Art Exhibit, sponsored by
the American Association of Uni
versity Women, was held Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday; February
28, 29, and March 1, at the Civic
Center. The work of Senior high
school students was considered by
the judges ito be very commendable
and to display much talent and
originality.
Water colors done by Sidney
Smith and Oscar Paris were consi
dered extremely outstanding in
quality and technique. A portrait
done by Suzanne Smith attraoLed
considerable attention, and the
abstract qualities and unusual ap
proach reflected in the work of
Dolores Whisonant received praise
from the judges. The white wool rug
woven by Tommy Williams dis
played expert workmanship.
.ludges for this exhibit included.
Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Noma
Hardin, both of Woman’s College
Art Department, and Miss lone
Collis of Greensboro College Art
Department. The standards of
judging were high, and originality
and sincerity were stressed.
The following students won first
prizes: Carrie Chamberlain, ,Tohn
Dick, Oscar Paris, Sidney Smith,
Suzanne Smith, Dan Thompson,
Dolores Whisonant, Tommy Wil
liams, and Betty Dayes. The first
prize entries will be sent to the
National Exhibit in Pittsburgh to
compete for cash prizes and scholar
ships.
Second prize winners included
Rita Goldstein, Carrie Chamber-
lain, Sidney Smith, Leonard Allred,
and Virginia Bryant. Third place
winners were: Leonard Allred,
Charles Griffin, Rita Goldstein, Bill
Hooke and Oscar Paris.
Senior Student Dies
Following Explosion
Tragedy has again overtaken
the Senior High student body
with the sudden death of H.
Rankin Owen, Jr., 16, outstand
ing junior, who was lulled by
an accidental chemical explosion
at his home 1009 McGee Street,
Sunday, March 9.
Extremely interested in chem-
isti’y, Rankin often conducted
experiments in his backyard
laboratory and was working
with his chemicals at the time
of the explosion early Sunday
afternoon. Taken immediately
to Wesley Long hospital, he
died of injuries several hours
later.
R’ankin was an Eagle Scout,
a Sea Scout, and a member of
the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Owen.
With THE NEW YORK TIMES as the center of interest, HIGH LIFE
delegates, Frances Newton, seated and Charlie Melvin, John Story, Blake
Stallings and Bobby Price are shown (in the usual order) debating the
aspects of their trip to the “big city” March 3ft, 31, 33. They will attend
the National Scholastic Press Association Convention at Cohunbia Uni
versity along with the HIGH LIFE adviser, Mrs. John HollandL
Five To Attend Convention
At Columbia University
Vocational Trades Offer Many Jobs
Statistics show that the never-
ending opportunities in the long list
of vocations are today especially
good. Vocations include more than
shopworkers and agricultural work
ers, although those are the first
things most - people think of. The
1945 occupational census has listed
873 occupational groups. Of these,
women are found in all about 29.
Women have invaded the fields of
mining, engineering, aviation, and
all the arts and professions which
until a few years ago were consider
ed for “men only.”
The other side of the picture
shows men as cooks, child care ex
perts, textile designers, perfume
manufacturers, and numerous other
jobs that tradition had labeled
“women.”
Choosing A Vocation
To investigate an occupation re
quires concentrated study just as
intensive as that which would be
given to astronomy, archaeology, or
any other subject in which the stu
dent plans to specialize. But there
is another phase of the problems
which requires even more study,
and is the study of ithe individual.
If a satisfactory choice of a life’s
vocation is to be made, it is neces
sary that it suit the physical capa
cities, intellectual grasp, and per
sonal tastes of the chooser. The
vocation should be appealing to the
individual, in order to make the
life’s work happy and successful.
To achieve these advantages one
will be obliged to make some analy
sis of himself, while investigating
the occupation.
The loo.se term, vocations, is de
fined by McMillan as; “one’s calling
in life—^profession, or occupation.”
There are approximately 50 million
wage earners in the United States.
Of these, it is estimated that % ave
dissatisfied with their jobs. In addi
tion to these misfits, there are 100
thousand college graduates and one
millions high, school graduates go
ing forth annually into the Occupa
tional Worldl Most jobs that give
.satisfactory rewards require some
specialized training. The training
may vary from a few' minutes to
years, depending on the type of
job.
Salaries and Hours
The salaries that the w'orkers’
receive depend on many factors—the
kind of work performed, the size
of the community, the section of
the country, and the amount of
training necessary. In the future,
the salary of the individual entering
any vocation will depend to a grea t
extent on one thing—the individual
himself. The hours that the begin-
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Numerous buildings of Columbia
university w'ill greet High Life dele
gates, Bobby Price, John Story, Fran
ces Newton, Blake Stallings, and
Charlie Melvin under the chaperon-
age of Mrs. John Holland, High Life
advisor, and Mrs. George Newton
next Thursday w'hen they arrive in
New York City for the three-day
Columbia Scholastic Press Associ
ation Convention.
Luncheon
In addition to attending various
meetings and open forums, the
group will attend a luncheon ito be
given in the delegates honor and
take part in other especially plan
ned activities. The convention w'ill
feature famous people in all fields
as speakers, particularly those out
standing in ithe field of newspaper
work.
Ratings Announced
Ratings for the papers entered
in the Columbia Scholastic Press
Association competition w'ill be an
nounced during the convention.
Belk's Contest Enters
Second Successful Week
The art contest, sponsored by
Belk’s Department Store, for the
best designs of a signature cut and
catchy slogan, is now in Ihe second
week. All students are eligible
to enter this contest, which is, ex
clusively for Senior High School
students. Formal registration ended
last w'eek, although others wishing
to enter may see Miss Lucille
Browne.
A meeting w'as held last Friday
for all the contestants. Details w’ere
discussed and suggestions were
given by Miss Brow'ne. There are
no restrictions as to the style of
lettering, although the entire entry
must be on paper 8% inches by 11
inches and done in black and white.
Each contestant may submit as many
entries as desirable, but both a
signature cut and slogan must be
entered.
Cash prizes amounting to $50 will
be awarded to the winners. First
prize is $25; second is $15: and
third is $10. All entries become the
property of Belk’s Department store.
.Judges will be selected impartial
ly by Belk’s, not being connected
with the high school or Belk’s Store.
The winners will be determined by
orginality, neatness, to the point,
and short catchy slogans.
The students already competing
in the contest are as follows. Ray
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High Life won a first place rating
last year.
Sight seeing, shopping, and other
outside interests will occupy the
delegate’s free time in the after
noons and evenings.
An annual event, the convention
serves not only to imform students
in varied fields of Journalistic
work, but to acquaint them with
young people from every section
of the United States.
High spots of the delegates’ visit
to New York last year were attend
ing the play, Oklahoma and attend
ing church at the Cathedral of Saint
John, the Divine.
Completion of Drives
Announced by Council
And.y Bell, president of the junior
class, was elected president of the
Central District of the North Caro
lina State Student Council Congress
at its annual meeting held February
28 at High Point High School. Also
attending the Student Council Con
gress as official delegates of the
Greensboro Situdent Government
Organization were Sarah Swain,
pr-esident of the sophomore class,
and Julian Culton, representative
of the senior class on the Student
Council. Carrie Chamberlain, secre-
tar.v of the student council, Jackie
Miles, and Aaron Allred attended
in the unofficial capacity.
Including thirt.v-three counties,
the Central District of the North
Carolina State Student Council Con
gress is one of three similar organi
zations in North Carolina—the
Western, Central and Eastern Dis
tricts. The Central District, includ
ing Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte,
High Point, and Greensboro, will be
headed by Andy Bell until its 1948
convention, which will be held in
Greensboro.
Due to the capable leadership of
Bett.v Lou Moore, chairman of the
recreation committee, the recreation
rooms this year have been a notable
success. The jive joint is open again
after having been closed for some
time while repairs were being made
upon the nickelodeon.
The Red Cross drive to fill boxes
with relief supplies was very suc
cessful throughout the school. Spon
sored by the Student Council, the
boxes were filled by home rooms
with such articles as soap, needles,
pins, pencils, erasers, crayons, and
thread. The boxes will be forward
ed to the destitute countries of Eu
rope where such supplies are practi
cally unobtainable.