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Page Tieo High Life October 7, 1949 Immaturity at G. H. S. We here at G. H. S. credit ourselves upon being at Senior. We,realize that we have goije through the intricate phases of childhood, each of us having our own problems, troubles, and happy endings; and now we are about to step through the door of manhood or woman hood to make a permanent place for our selves among other peoples. All through our lives we have been build ing up for the moment when we take our place among the citizens of tomorrow. Maybe some of us have not realized this. Maybe some of ns stiU do not realize this. To these people we ask the question; are you ready now? If not now, will you be ready in time? Your answer depends on your ma turity. Webster says, “Maturity is complete ness of character.” However great our ma turity is, evidence of immaturity is over whelming in some personalities. There is immaturity in the best of us, and maturity in the worst of us. One of our worst signs of immaturity is profanity. This is irreverence towards holy things and discloses a very immature mind every time. It is used too often in burst of temper, or to show great feeling, even this is terribly wrong. But when it may be overheard in normal talk in halls and classes—this we should be ashamed of. It is not only a disgrace, but it is immoral. You can remedy this situation. Each time you hear profanity, make the user feel ashamed. If he has any self-respect at all, he wil realize his childishness and end its use at once. Even more serious words confessing an untrue character are cheating and stealing. When you weigh the two words side by side in your mind, they’re heavy and harsh, one no better than the other. Cheating is the process of taking a word, a sentence, problem, or answer which yon have no right to. You feel that you’ve “pulled the wool over the teacher’s ej^es” at the mo ment, but have you ? The person being fooled is you; what does that grade on your paper mean to your brain? Does it register the knowledge that you’re a cheat? Does it make up for your act of wrong doing and give you knowledge of what you should have learned ? If you leave the room, do you leave yoiir wallet behind? If you do, can yon leave it without a doubt in your mind that it and all it contains will be there when you return ? It is only right that you should be able to answer “yes,” but we are sorry to say that this is not always the truth. Even though it is extremely wrong there are those among us who take what is not rightfully theirs. The HIGH LIFE Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Greensboro Senior High School Greensboro, N. C. Founded by the Class of 1921 Revived by the Spring Journalism Class of 1937 ClWTePHATlOHljS Entered as second-class matter March 30, 1940, at the post office at Greensboro, N. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Editor Tom Neal Associnic Editor Elizabeth McCulloch Feature Editor Barbara Hutton Sports Editor Kiehaid WTiittemore Gwl's Sports Editor Betty McCraw Exchange Editors — Evelyn Sink and Barbara Mollitt Make-Up ('arolyn T.^utz Business Monager Dara I./ea Bassiiiger Ginnilation Manager Dick Herbin Art Editor Don Vaughn Photographer Charles Manfield Proofreader Jody Wilkinson Reporters—Anne I>ewis, Elaine Darnell, Kosa- lind Fordham, Rodney Harrelson. Adviser ^ Mr. Sam J. Underwood Art Admscr Mrs. Grace Paver Financial Adviser Mr. A. P. lloutb OOTOBEH 7, 1949 Bible says, “Tliou shalt not steal.” This is all that need be said. Playing tricks such as putting tacks in chairs, using waterpistols and bean shooters, and shooting rubber bands or spit wads are merely ’ other out breaks of an undeveloped personality. These are usually outgrown and looked down upon as a display of immaturity. However, the more seri ous outbreaks must be stopped by the person himself. That is just ex actly how a person matures. As he overcomes his faults, and tries to de velop a good outlook on life, he de velops the true personality. In an adult life you cannot afford to make mistakes. The consequences are much too serious. Now is the time to improve your character. Your own conscience is your worst critic. Use it wisely to ' rid yourself of faults. Do not 'point out the faults of others, but just help them to realize that they too have them. Let the rest of your time at Senior be a preparation for your adult life. Try your future life of maturity now. “Practice makes perfect.” Darnell’s Doodlings By Elaine Darnell WHAT WOULDN’T WE GIVE FOR: Ann Wofford’.s new car. Nancy Beale’s ciiteness. Nathan Hale’s atJiletic ability. Elinor Wreim’s sweetness. Fred Upchnrch‘s ambition and initia tive. Betty McCraw’s cheering ability. Rodney Ilarrelson’s good loolcs. Pat Mateer’s beauty, Steve Agapion’s dancing ability. “Shay” Kincaid’s good-looking clothes. Carolyn Birgel’s friendliness. The three most eligible bachelors at G. II. S. are Jim I’atton. Gregg Patterson, nnd Don Potter. (.\t least that’s what they say.) Roberta BurgeSvS and Peggy Montgomery' sure look lonesome without Tommy and Gene this year. Roberta and Tommy cele brated their second year of going to gether a few weeks ago. Congratulation.^! The new SnlvDeb members looked as if they had been doing quite a bit of wor rying on initiation day with all that grey hair. But during initiation day the whole high school was worried because those umbrella.s looked dangerous being carrieil down the halls. The D.D.T.’s are really pleased with their new members and are looking for ward to a very successful year. Since Stanley Sturm has .ioined Dick Sowerhy m Rome, Georgia, this year (he goes to Darlington now), things around (ii'eensboro haven't been the same for his old buddies, Bobby Jones and Ted Christopher. They'll see each other dur ing Christmas holidays, however, and that will probably be a time long remembered. Platter Chatter By EVELYN SINK Of all the millions of songs that have been wTitten and taken a place in the hearts of people, there is always a wel come to new ones. When a hit is made we think it’s the song for us. It is like a skyline—there is no end. The song has surely stood the test of time. Chorus arrangements, love songs, swing, jazz, and various kinds are always waiting for us to find them. Sometimes a song is six to ten years old before it i-eally makes its hit If you will think about i(., the -songs that you like best are not always the ones you sing. You sometimes sing songs you don’t like or haven’t heard much. The song fits an occasion or your mood. We associate holidays and celebrations with music. They help make the occasion seem more original. Artie Shaw has an RCA Victor album compixsod of “Begin the Begnine,” “Fren- esi,” “Stardust,” “Traffic Jam,” and “Moonglow.” His “inspired clarinet” is tops for dancing. The other day we heard a radio program about our loved artist. A woman answered the ’phone and said shawi—^the person on the other end of the line said something else and she again answered “shaw”—another staement was made and again the reply was “shaw.” After four or five “shaws” she hung up. Mr. was very interested and asked “Who was that';”’ The reply was “Artie Shaw.” The Andrews Sisters have done it again. Their past hits are nihil to their new record of “But I Can Dream, Can't I?’^ backe dby “The Wedding of Dili Marlene.” “I Get Sentimental Over Nothing,” }>acked by “Lucky Old Sun” is Frankie Trane’s new outbursts. The Pied Pipers give as a fine version of “Reckon I’m in I-^ve.” (Where are you?) “Now That I Need You” is not a Pied Piper release but it too is a new favorite among fans. I>et us never forget Sammy Kaye. If it weren't for him and his new weekly hits .this column would never make it, “The Dist Mile Home” and “Dime a I>ozen” are of the newer ones. “Dark Town Strutters Ball” makes a colleetion complete. Also “Give Me Your Ilnnd” by Perry Como. Lunch Line Lunch at Senior is now a hectic period when you run, grab, and “gobble.” Of course, we all know it should be a time of relaxation from school work and worry, unhurried with informal talk. If you reach the cafeteria later than your friends, do not cut into the line so that you may be near your friends; but T^Tait for your oicn turn as a student of G. H. S. should. After eating, always take your tray to the window, put your chair under the table, and throw all trash into proper containers. A little consideration on yonr l>ail will save a lot of time and trouble for those who serve you in your cafeteria. Advice to tke Loveloro By Dorothy Dix Hutton (Editor’s Note: All love-sick Soi^io- mores. Juniors, Seniors and FaiCultj members are invited to submit ques tions for consideration and kind ad vice from Miss Dix, Please forward your queries to roMU Id.) Question: All about me I hear of boys telling me how much the fairer sex ap peals to them. To me a girl is just an other person. Tliey do not appeal to me at all. Many tell me this is not a normal reaction. Is it just that I am not old enough, or is there another reason? A Frantic Junior Answer: Oh no, you’re not too young. The trouble with you is that you take girls too seriously. Girls are just as human as any boy and lots of fun to be with. You probably haven’t even tried to be interested in any, or did you fail to get interested in one who just wasn’t your type—so you gave up? Remember you are not in love with your boyfriends to be interested in them, neither do you have to be in love with a girl to be inter ested. Just be yourself and let nature take its course. • « * Q.: I have a very grave problem. My best girl who I like very much must think I’m a millionaire. When we have dates she has me spend all I've made during the week. This cannot go on because I have to ask my parents for my spending money. ’ftTiat can I do? A Worried Junior A.: Any considerate girl would not knowingly do this, and if you like her as much as you say you do, I am sure that she must be considerate. If this continues, I can offer you but one sug gestion. Although this may be slightly embarrassing for you both, I would let her know just hows your money situation is. If she cares for you she will under stand. If she doesn’t, then it isn’t even worth W'hile to spend as much money on her as you are now doing anyway. Re member, there are other chicks in the pen besides this particular one, * * * Q.: Is it all right for relatives to date? You see, my boyfriend is my aunt’s step child’s cousin’s grandfather’s brother’s granddaughter’s step brother. Do you think that I should date him? A Resentful Relative A.; If you’ve discovered what relation you two are to each other, if any, you’re smarter than I’ll ever be. (Yes, it’s per fectly all right to date him.) * * * Q.; At last week’s football game I accidentally hit my girl over the head with a bottle. Since then she hasn’t spok en to me. What should I do to get back in her .gool graces? Jim Patton A.: T sat behind .vou at the game, and this never occurred, so why worry? * * * Q.: I live a good distance from town, and sometime-ss my date asks me to meet him in towm since he does not have a car. My mother does not approve of this, but my girl friends think it is all right, I like the boy very much. Please tell me what to do. A.: Of course any mother wouldn’t ap prove of such an action, but occasionally for a special reason, meeting him else where is acceptable. However, I wouldn’t make it a habit. Why not double date with some friends who do have cars? This would not only solve your problem, but would be something different in the way of fun. Q.: I have a very distresvsing problem. My boy friend is very possessive. If I even look at another boy he gets mad and says I’m flirting, yet he flirts with all the girls. He says that is entirely different. I hate to break up with him, he*ause I like him so very much. He is making my life miserable. Please advise me. A Distre^xsed Senior A.: Your hoy friend has absolutely no right to lie pos.sessive. A girl should look out for her rights, and speaking to other boys is perfectly all right. If your b>y friend finds it so necessary to feel pos sessive, he must take the consequences and let up on his own flirting.
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