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I Page Two High Life January 28,1949 HIGH LIFE Published Semi-Manthly by the Students of Gre^sboro S^ior High School Gre^sboro, N. C. Founded by the Class of 1921 ^ |j^ Revived by the Spring Journalism Class of 1937 Entered as second-class matter March 30, 1940, at the post office at Greensboro, N. C., under the Act, of March, 3, 1879. Co-Editors Julia Ann Doggett, Alice Hardin Feature Editor Tom Neal Sports Editor Gordon Battle Oirls' Sports Editor Yvonne Schweistris Exchange Editor Joan Klein Photographer Charles Mansfield Cartoonist Erie Curtis Art Editor Burt Wade Busmess Manager Treva Adams Circulation Manager Richard Clemmons Proofreader Betty McCraw Copy Editor Ann Rudd Reporters—Barbara Hutton, Jerry Somers, Lad die Landau, Charlie Thacker, Beverly Baylor, Anne Russell, Ann Townsend, Richard Clem^ mons, Jody Wilkinson, Betty Jean Pope, Eliz abeth McCulloch, Jackie McDaniel. Adviser Mr. Sam J. Underwood Art h-dviser Mrs. Grace Paver Financial Adviser Mr. A. P. Routh JANUARY 28, 1949 Interest Declines The summer of 1947 was a happy one; for we, the teen-agers of Grreensboro, had cleaned, scrubbed, and developed our own Youth Center. At first, the Youth Center was continually crowded day and night; the boys and girls really flocked in, and we all enjoyed dancing, listening to records:, talking with our friends, and either watching or playing that ever- popular game of pool. But soon, only a few people began to go to the Youth Center, and as time went by, the membership decreased and decreased. Mr. Huffman asked each of us to just come up and see it. but still there were many who neveb even bothered to take the trouble to visit the place for which they and their schoolmates had worked so hard. Finally, Mr. Huffman engaged the Rhythm Kids, a swell band for our entertainment. The football games helped the Youth Center very much, because the people were really packed in when we had open house. Now the Youth Center is declining in mem bership again. Oh, sure, the crowd comes when there is a big dance, but we should take an interest in the little things too. So, “G-ang,” let’s keep the Youth Center one of our favorite places of entertainment! Jackie McDaniel. Lack of Spirit At Basketball Games Complaints are going around that not enough Gr. H. S. spirit is displayed at the basketball games. The attendance is not as good as it should be, and those who do not attend are not whole-heartedly enthusiastic about the games. Only a small percentage of the student body is genuinely interested in the games, but there are many ways in which this problem can be solved. Posters can be made and distributed in classrooms and halls ; the games could have more publicity f and we could have a pep rally to arouse the interest of the entire student body. We must down this problem which confronts us if we hope to make our team outstanding. We must all realize the importance of good school spirit. The boys can play a much bet ter game if they know that we are backing them—giving forth with our best school spirit. With our loyal support, the G-. H. S. team could become the top team of the state. They want and need our support! They are doing their part, so let’s do ours. Let Greensboro High School be proud of the wonderful spirit shown by the student bod}^! Jody Wilkinson DISC and DAT Bi/ ELIZABETH McCULLOCH .Jeepers! Another week—and we’re just bubbling over with news about your favorite records. Natch! Capitol Albums Definitely tops is Freddie Slack’s lat^t album titled “Boogie Woogie,”' a variation of slow' boogie, sweet boogie, frantic boogie, and last but not least, boogie- woogie. Those records provide hours of swell listening and dancing. Two of the boogies featured are “Chopstick Boogie” and “Beverly Boogie.” Walt Disney’s beautiful motion picture, “So Dear To My Heart,” has been record ed by Capitol Records, presenting the original stars of the movie. Recommended for both children and adults, “So Dear To My Heart” is a true-to-life story of a young American boy and his mischievous, coal black pet lamb. This album is truly a collector’s item. An interesting album is “Soliloquies from Hamlet,” read by the famous Shakespearean actor, John Gielgud. We bet the seniors have had enough of Ham let this term, but these platters are just the thing for you. Destination Is Popularity ’ Jo Stafford’s newest Capitol disc is des tined to become a raving success. It is none other than “This Is the Moment” from the new movie “Lady In Ermine.” This smooth dreamy tune, written by Leo Robin, furnishes wonderful music for the dance floor. Paula W’atson is the vocalist of the new Supreme Record, pairing “Stick By Me Baby” with “A Little Birdie Told Me.” The latter is a delightful jumpy tune about a little birdie’s message. One of the latest Decca releases pairs tw'o great tunes, “The Matador” and “Cuanto La Gusta,” featuring charming Carmen Miranda and the Ahdrew Sisters. The latter, from the movie “A Date with Judy,” is a lively number with a rich Mexican flavor sung magnificently by Car men. Stylish Oldies Revived Many tunes are forgotten, but the slightest hint starts us to singing them again. That’s the way it was with such HIS FEET: Too Big for the Bus? Just Joking Miss Pow'ell: “Jerry, you can’t sleep in my class.” Jerry Jones : “I know' it, you make too much racket.” Anne Russell: “Why do mermaids al- w'ays stay near shore?” Jackie McDaniels: “’Cause that’s w’here all the buoys are.” Sophomore: “Who in the heck are you shoving?” Jim Finison: “Dunno, what’s your name ?” Earl Nixon: “Are you the man who cut my hair the last time.” Barber: “I don’t think so, I’ve only been here six months.” Riding a bus nowadays is considered a necessary evil; necessary in so much as we need to get to school; evil in so much as w'e have experience so many UNneces- sary evils. Let us refer to the case of Bob L. He never gets on a bus lest his “steam boats” are stepped upon. In the first place, he gets “much fun” poked at him because of his extraordinaryly large feet. Erie C. who is quite a poetry fiend is al ways quoting this familiar passage w'hen Bob is around: “He’s a poet and he don’t know it—His feet, they show it—they’re LONGFELLOWS!” Of course Bob’s feel ings aren’t hurt easily, except where his feet are concerned. In this phase we refer to the “In the second place” part—that is Bob’s feet are always getting stepped upon. No sooner does Bob get his cute little (?) feet all comfy and settled, does a large (fat could be substituted) colored woman get on the bus and finding Bob’s feet in the way, does nothing more then step on them. Rob has adopted as his motto “That’s the way to get my money’s worth, lady—you walk on the top, and I’ll walk on the bottom.” Students aren't immune from helping Bob get his money’s worth either—we, when it can’t be helped (and oftentimes it can’t) step unknowingly upon poor Bob’s prized possessions—FIIS FEET. So long for now to Bob (including his feet) and Bob, we'll try to stay off your feet; but after all, its just one of those things you have to get accustomed to when riding a bus! Bev^s Brevities By Beverly Baylor oldi^ as “Underneath The Arches,” “Pretty Baby,” “You W’^ere Meant For Me,” and others. “Cool W^ater,” an old cowboy classic, now is disced by Vaughn Monroe and the Sons of the Pioneers on Victor. The Mercury recordings of “Stardust,” “Tea for Two,” and “Black Magic,” by Tony Martin, are always nice to have around. “Blues in the Night” is another oldie we still love to hear, especially when it’s by Dinah Shore on a Columbia platter. Recently revived “Down Among The Sheltering Palms,” a tune from way back in Mom’s day, has been waxed by Sammy Kaye. The “swing and sway” arrangement is really swell. One more Sammy Kaye platter that is fine and dandy is “Tell Me A Story” waxed for RCA Victor. It is always an enjoyable tune. The exhausted faces that you have seen around for the past two weeks are the seniors who have been trying to meet the autobiography deadline, and study for those exams which are dangerously looming over the horizon. Johnny Story claims he works until 3:30 in the mor ning on his life story and we’ll bet its a masterpiece! For titles, Betty Jean Pope would surely take the cake for hers which is “A Not So Pious Pope,” and Bev erly Chalk, who entitled hers “The Story Of A Piece Of Chalk,” would certainly rate an honorable mention. Maybe in the near future, we can present a few ex cerpts from these examples of future Pulitzer Prize wTnners if we can talk the authors into publishing their works of art. This spring weather we have been bless ed with of late, has caused many a local young man’s fancy to turn to thoi^hts of love. “Moon” Wyrick, Jr. and Albert Dornseif must have gotten together and decided those two Coble sisters, Bev. and Pe^ggy» were mighty cute, because they seem to be paying steady court to them now. Another love-bitten couple seen constantly together these days, is Sally Boren and Abbie Keyw. We wonder if Abbie’s cute dancing made Sally look twice, and if Sally’s smile attracted .Abbie . . . could be. FUTURE COLLEGIANS Sharp Spike There is going to be a lot of hustle and bustle when Spike Jones comes to town. (Remember his recording “Two Front Teeth”?) All of his fans will be going to see him and his gang, featuring not only his “City Slickers” but Dorothy Shay. (tVe hope.) The performance is sched uled for February 28 at Aycock Audi torium. College day at Senior proved to be a big success, with the seniors and some juniors and sophomores milling around the library seeking information from the various representatives as to the require ments etc. of the college of their choice. ■Woman’s College seemed to attract the largest crowd with Carolina and State second. It’s nice to know that we will be seeing some more of our high school friends after graduation, since most every body seems to be choosing a school with- . in the borders of good old N. C. Speaking of college, the Angler B. Duke Scholarship seekers took the I.Q. rest over here last Saturday. Those in the run ning for this wonderful scholarship are, Betty Jane Thompson, Yvonne Schweis tris, Bobby Michael, Bill Sarles, Jean Thacker, and Bill Wright. “Mac” Cuiston and David Alston expressed regret that they were unable to be present for This contest, but later decided it was better in the end, because they gave others a better chance of winning. How kind can we get? FUNNY STUFF Short, Short Story One student to another: “I had the toughest time of my life. First I got angina pertoiis and then arter iosclerosis. Just as I was recovering from these, I got tuberculosis, double pneu monia and phthisis. Then they gave me hypodennics. Appendicitis was followed by tonsillectomy. These gave way to aphasia and liyperthropic cirrhoses. I completely lost my memory for a while. I know I had diabetes and acute indigestion, besides gastritis, rheumatism, lumbago and neuritis. I don’t know how I pulled through it. It was the toughest spelling test I ever had.” Taste makes waist . . . said the fat girl. Hypochondriacs Hypochondriacs should never go to medical lectures. Invariably they become afflicted with symptoms of any disease they hear about. One such man, having returned from a lecture on diseases of the pancreas, immediately called upon his doctor. The doctor attempteil to explain that in that particular disease there were no pains or discomfort of any kind. “I knew it,” gasped the hypochondriac. “My symptoms exactly.” Alice Rides The Bus! Alice tlardln stepping up to the GHS special as it stopped the other morning, said to the driver, “Well, Noah, you’ve gotten here. Is the.ark full?” The Duke Power driver answered back, “Nope, we need one more monkey, on in.”
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