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High Life
September 26,
The Battle Is On!
In size, Senior High is more like a college
than the high school that it really is. The
privileges thoughtfully but generously
dealt to Senior’s students often overshadow
those given to teen-agers in smaller schools.
However, the gravity with which those
responsibilities are accepted by many of
our “fellow men” is slightly less than a
farce.
The battle of lunch permits versus
“evaders” is on! It began the day that
school doors were flung open, and it will
continue unless—
Students respect the good judgment
and experience that have together woven
a just and could-be effective program for
those who eat off campus.
We must use at least a minimum of
horse sense in transporting the gang to
and from the hangout after the bell in
spires a stampede from the parking lot.
Part of the passing parade of GHS seems
to be heads, feet, arms, or bodies project
ing from bulging doors and windows of
spirited vehicles. Hilarious, maybe; danger
ous and foolhearty, certainly.
We students must willingly cooperate
with the police department in following
simple safety slogans that the Whammy
attempts to preserve.
Need we mention the mature judgement
that is heretofore typical of GHS involved
in selecting a mess hall off campus? Recent
naked evidences of dope peddlers who may
attempt to paralyze Southern youth have
made such a selection more important than
ever.
‘Tis no controversial point that cafeteria
feasts and cold lunches are neither fasci
nating nor filling. Why not take real pride
in the advantage of an opportunity to get
away from it all at lunch? Our cry is co
operation, rather than forceful submission
to a plan that is another privilege plus—not
policed policy—for us.
Dear Sophomore
Yesterday Senior High School was a
vague frightening picture of Higher Edu
cation. It was the source of many far
fetched fables that reached your ears by
way of Big Brother and Sister. It was an
abstract painting of social clubs, of term
papers, of pep rallies, of report cards, and
of hard-boiled, inhuman teachers. When
you heard a junior high alumnus rave or
rebel Senior’s principles, you listened with
envy and scorn as well. Perhaps you even
resented the mysterious change. that en
veloped Older Brother when he became a
cog in Senior’s big wheel.
But this is today, the present, and you
find yourself standing in Senior’s hallowed
halls. Gradually you’ll see that mist of
ignorance and false rumor float away;
and you, too. Sophomore, will carry on
the tradition of Senior High. Today you
are as much a part of Senior High as any
upperclassman. Proof lies in your heart
warming response at pep rallies and the
more serious assembly programs. In the
future your shout will change from “Ay-
cock” or “Bindley” to “SENIOR!” We wait
confidently for the glorious fulfillment of
our expectations of you as you make your
home at Senior. Welcome!
HIGH LIFE
Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of
G>‘eensboro Senior High School
Greensboro, N. C.
Founded by the Class
of 1921
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.
Editor-in-Chief Martha Moore
Associate Editor Martha Jester
Feature Editors Alfred Williams
Dan Haley
Sports Editors Fred Marshall
Don Williamson
Girls’ Sports Editors Joanne Gourley
Cordelia Goodnight
Exchange Editor Patsy Eways
Business Manager Fullam Cashion
Circulation Manager .' Patsy Eways
Art Editor Fran Hosley
Photographer David Carter
Proofreaders .... Lois Duncan, Joan Osborne
Make-Up-Editor Marilyn Neerman
Reporters Dick Frank. Don Morrison
Adviser Miss Paula R. Abernethy
Financial Adviser Mr. A. P.'Routh
Carter’s Corner
B// David Carter
Surprised? That is about having a boy
Well, you’re not half as surprised as I
am. Anyway, there’s gonna be some
changes made (‘bout time). You’d think
that I wouldn’t have very much trouble
getting gossip (Ouch! I don’t like that
word. Let’s say uh—bits of information.)
to put in this column. But, believe it or
not, it’s hard (Hard to get “printable”
bits of information). So (Please excuse
this so bstory. It reminds me of Bob
Pearlman trying to borrow money from
someone), if you have some interesting
“knowledge” about someone, pass it on
to 'me. And if you really want to get
your name plastered all over the paper,
just succeed in borrowing some money
FROM Bob Pearlman.
Want to know how to recognize a
sophomore? Here’s how: Just go to the
cafeteria during lunch time. And speak
ing of sophomores, did anyone notice
some poor soph looking for the elevator
in the Science building so he could go
to the “3rd” floor? I’ll never tell!
Well, ol’ R. H. “Grandpa” Jessup is
back with us and again, as in years past,
he is “attempting” to graduate. How long
has it been, R. H.—8 years or just 7?
Attention Physics students! Don’t ever
let Jabbo Johnson tell you there is no
such thing as perpetual motion. Why?
Well, Gloria Gilmore’s mouth hasn’t
stopped yet.
Miss Eula Tuttle, famous author and
“lecturer” and author of WHEN THE
CLASS OF '53 GRADUATES (better
known as THE LAST OF THE MOHIC
ANS) and YOU CAN’T GET OUT OF
STUDY HALL - WITHOUT A NOTE
(better known as THE RAILROAD TO
FREEDOM), is now writing a new book
entitled HOW TO CHECK ATTEND
ANCE IN STUDY HALL IN THREE
EASY LESSONS (better known as ALL
QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT).
Is it true that Bennett “Nub” Murray
is going to the hospital again? They say
that his head is coming off this time!
Hey—Gentry Hayes! Who is that wild
woman we’ve seen you dragging around
by the hair? Go to it, boy!
My, but the traffic squad certainly
had a turn over this year. Maybe this
is one year that no one will argue with
any of the squad (Not if all of them
are as big as some I’ve seen).
Attention Nan Ayers! How to make
"concoctions to blow up the place” is
not the only thing that is taught in
chemistry.
“Major” Armstrong better be careful
when he waves his “magic wand.” That
thing hurts! (Especially when you get
hit in the head with it.)
Have you seen Clarence “Cat” Boggs
groping in the halls?
I wish Miss L. Smith would serve a
“snack” during 4th period English class.
Food! Good oT food! I’ve gotta have
food!
Do you ever go to the stock car races
anymore? I don’t either! There’s abso
lutely no future in it. That costs money!
Clublicity
By Martha Jester
w. s. T.
New members of the club were enter
tained at tea at the home of Patty Ann
Mumford on South Greenway, Sunday,
September 14, from 3:30 until 4:30. The
new members are Jane Bruce, Nancy
Hockett, Martha Sue Ray, Raoula Bach,
Mary Kearney, Nancy Turner, D. Anne
Welch, Ann Fry, Eugenia Hickerson,
Edith Hargrove, Barbara Thomas, and
Rita Boggs. Club officers for the new
year are President: Mary Hargrove; Vice
President: Lila Ann Tice; Secretary:
Joyce Steele; Treasurer: Bess Bach;
Social Chairman: Marilyn Park; and
Publicity Chairman: Patty Ann Mum-
ford.
D. D. T.
The fun-loving D.D.T.’s had a scaven
ger hunt on September 6, and initiated
new members in grand style at the
Greensboro-Rocky Mount football game.
The fortunate eight were Lynn Boren,
Margie Boren, Kay Wrenn, Anne Pierce,
Sallie Armfleld, Betsy Duke, Josie Ward,
and Phyllis Brooks. Officers heading this
gay group are: President: Virginia Anne
Redhead; Vice President: Jackie Scott;
Secretary: Sara Walters; Treasurer:
Dottie Crews; and Youth Center Repre
sentative: Sussanne Chamblee.
L. S. P.
Before school opened, the “Little
Saints” held a banquet in honor of the
club’s founders. Officers for the present
year are: President: Ben Nita Black;
Vice President: Barbara Sides; Secre
tary: Frances Strother; Treasurer: Rose
Wharton; Youth Center Representative:
Martha Joyner; Historian: Sandra Dyer;
and Social Chairman: Bobbie Farley.
Last spring new members were elected,
and the new “saints” were inducted
during the football game, September 19.
They are: Sue Simmons, Julianna Clark,
Joan Smith, Janet Loops, Marsha Kreig-
er. Martha Wilkins, Pat Leary, and
Betty Carson.
NU PHI MU
The Alpha chapter of this high school
sorority has a busy season ahead. A
Founder’s Day Program is to be held
here on October 18, when the girl who
has done the most for the club will be
crowned queen. The Alphas are also
having a tea for the members of Beta
Sigma Phi, older assembly of the same
sorority. In turn, they will attend a ban
quet in their honor given by the “big
sisters” during a state-wide convention
here. Officers of the chapter are: Presi
dent: Joyce Lee; Vice President: Betty
Martin; Recording Secretary: Norma
Jean Barbee; and Treasurer: Cassie
Flatow.
More about other clubs in the next
issue. See you then.
I merely go to the parking lot at lunch
time. Look out! And there they go—
Until next time, have fun and uh—
“be good.” Got an extra weed on you
Jim? ’
Your Opinion
By Alfred Williams
It is quite evident that a definite lack
of interest exists in the Greensboro
Youth Center. High Life wishes to adi
its support to the Youth Center’s cause
and to offer students’ suggestions for
increasing interest in its activities.
PRESIDENT PLEADS
The people who first started our Youth
Center had a hard time getting a place
especially for the teen-agers to go and
have a good time. What if you didn’t
have a fine place like this to go, thanks
to the many people who worked so hard
to make this possible? Now we should
work even harder to keep our Youth
Center alive with activity.
Now that our membership drive is on
we would like to have as many mem
bers as possible; it is a two-way proposi
tion. The Youth Center needs you, and
you need the Youth Center. Boys and
girls will soon learn that the more mem
bers we have, the more varied activities
we will have, like name bands, hay rides,
and different parties. When we come
right down to it, you’re the people who
make our Youth Center what it is. Your
youth council looks out for the interest
of the members. Don’t be afraid to make
suggestions to improve the Youth Cen
ter. We appreciate your interest.
Let’s all get on the band wagon, and
join the Youth Center. I don’t think you
could spend five dollars for a better
cause. So come on up and visit with
Youth friends.
“Tot” Wagner
CRIES COOPERATION
Several years ago when the Youth
Center first opened as a place for stu
dents to go in their off-school hours, it
seemed that everyone went and had a
wonderful time, but now it appears that
some students have taken the Youth
Center for granted. A few of these stu
dents take the stand that it will always
be here when they want it, so why should
they bother themselves with working
to support this organization?
The Youth Center should be an organ
ization based on the cooperation of the
students and the various clubs at the
High School. With this co-operation
Greensboro’s Youth Center could be the
finest place in North Carolina for teen
agers to go to relax and participate in
various activities. Where else in Greens
boro could you find such pastimes as
ping-pong, pool, or dancing? There’s a
snack bar, bandstand, and record room,
also. All this may be had for a mere
five dollars a year.
Last Saturday night the Youth Center
started what I think is one of its best
activities. Each Saturday night from
around 8:00 until 11:00 the Rhythm
Kats, made up of several High School
boys, will play music that’s easy to dance
by and listen to with all the atmosphere
of a night club—scattered tables and
candlelight. It is truly a wonderful place
for boys to take their dates and have
a good time with the High School crowd.
This night club is a typical example of
what can be had by the High School
students if they want it and are willing
to volunteer a small part of their time
and talent to make it a success.
In my opinion, interest in the Youth
Center can be increased by first putting
the membership drive over in a big way,
and then everyone’s working together to
support the Youth Center one-hundred
per cent.
Bill Greene
SOPHOMORE’S IDEAS
My idea of having more people inter
ested in going to the Youth Center is
to have more committees working with
the Youth Center officers. For instance,
a decorating committee, a program com
mittee to plan parties, like the club
parties, with each committee hefaded by
a chairman. The committees should be
made up of both boys and girls,
anytime a group goes to the Youth C®’’*
ter for a reason, such as decorating,
many of their friends will go, too.
I have always said that where there
are a lot of boys and girls, there JS
bound tfi be fun. I might also add tba
where there is fun, there will be a In
of boys and girls.
Kay Wrenn