November 16, 1956 High Life Page Five Prissy Wyrick Outstanding In Senior High’s Athletics One ol Senior High’s most out standing girls in the athletic field Is Prissy Wyrick, a junior. Prissy participates in all of the varsity sports here at Senior, her favorites being tennis, golf, and basketball. As a sophomore she racked up a very impressive record in her favorite sports. She was second high scorer during the basketball season with 83 points made. Prissy remembers vividly the State AAA playday which was in High Point in 1955. In the soft- ball distance throw she broke the North Carolina State record of 168 feet by throwing the ball 174.4 feet. Although Prissy came in second in the tennis singles, she and Lynn Rankin marched on to win the tennis doubles. The positions she plays in the different sports are varied in deed; forward in speedball and basketball, shortstop in softball and number one position on the girls’ tennis team. Last year Prissy was asked to SOUTHEASTERN SODA SHOP Tasty Sandwiches 8762 Bill Anton On the Square become a member of the Girls’ Athletic Coimcil, and she is points chairman at the present. This past summer, after playing golf for only six weeks, she enter ed the Carolinas Junior State Girls’ Golf Tournament, which took place in Burlington and got as far as the semi-finals in the championship flight. Prissy’s athletic inclinations preceded her entrance into senior High. She was very active at Lind- ley Junior High School where she was on all the first string ath letic teams. Prissy was awarded her letter for athletics at the end of the eighth grade which was the first time in the history of the school that this had happened. She was voted the “Best Ath lete” by her graduating class mates at Bindley, and she also received the trophy for being the best athlete and a pin which made her an honorary member of the NKA. Many other interests make Pris sy an all-round girl. She plays the clarinet in the Senior High concert and marching bands and is a member of the high school orchestra. In addition, she is vice-presi dent of the Junior Class, vice- president of JCL, a silver star wearer, and a member of the GWI social club. Last year she was vice-president of the Sopho more Class. Sports, though, have laid the groundwork for Prissy’s future, for she plans to attend Woman’s College where she will major in physical education. CARAVAN RECORD SHOP 2-0335 232 S. GREENE STREET “The Hits Before They Hit’’ Illinium M^^DADE’S INC. Jefferson Square REVERE JACKETS REVERE SWEATERS For School Boys Margie Rose Elected Red Cross President Margie Rose, 'senior, was elected president of the Greensboro Sen ior Chapter of the Junior Red Cross at its meeting Thursday, November 8. Other officers elected were Mary Lee Adams, secretary; Helen White, treasurer; and Ann Wheel er, program chairman. Additional posts will be filled at later meet ings. Senior High is enrolled in the National Junior Red Cross and of the last report had collected $85.62 for this cause. The Greensboro Chapter will meet the first Thur'sday In every month at 3:30. If additional meet ings are necessary ir discussing projects, they will be called. Miss Jeanne Meredith is the faculty advisor for th: 31 Senior Prissy Wyrick is featured play ing three of the sports which she most enjoys. Last year she proved her skill in basketball by ending the season as second high scorer on the team. In the second pictxire Prissy is shown as a member of the golf team. A valuable asset to the tennis team. Prissy is preparing to serve the ball in the third pic ture. For the Finest lingerie —- (hoese DIXIE BELIE! Dixie Belle Textiles, Inc., of Greensboro manufactures a com plete line of fine lin gerie including slips, half-slips, and sleep- wear for ladies, mis ses and children. Look for quality by DIXIE BELLE in bet. ter stores every where. DIXIE BEILE TEXTILES, INC. 322 S. DAVIE ST., GREENSBORO, N. C. Girls’ Speedball Tearn Season Undefeated With the last game of the season under way GHS speed- ball team has come through undefeated. Senior High’s team defeated Curry High School 12-6 in a game played there Tues day afternoon, November 6, to end, the season. High students who are members of the Junior Red Cross, T. N. BOOHE, Tailors 126 W. SYCAMORE STREET PHONE 3-6617 “For Better Ballroom Dancing” VERN’S DANCE STUDIO 210!4 S. Greene St. Ph»ne 4-6020 Greensboro Girls Defeat High Point tn Speedbatt Greensboro’s girls’ speedball team beat the High Point team 3-2 to win the State Speedball Play Day held in High Point Fri day, October 26. Although Greensboro was be hind 2-0 in the third quarter^ Lynn Rankin, center forward, made a drop kick which scored three points for Greensboro, the only Greensboro score in the game. In the final minutes of the game when High Point was in position to score. Prissy Wyrick, Greens* boro left inner, knocked a pass from the hands of a High Point player who was unable to catch it to score. The game therefore ended with the score reading Greensboro 3, and High Point 2. Mrs. Eleanor Lambert, physical education teacher, observed, “It took excellent playing on every one’s part to win the game.” Starting in the game for Greens- boro were Lynn Rankin, center forward; Prissy Wryick, left in ner; Joy Brown, right inner; Brenda Ammons, right wing; Rachel Hillard, left wing; Lil lian Lovings, center halfback; Ju dith Washburn, left halfback; Pat Teague, right halfback; Car olyn Cavan, left fullback; Billie Jessup, right fullback; and Mar garet Soots, goal keeper. Ann Tippett. Barbara Edwards,- Virginia Walker, Janice Woodall,, Judy Britt and Ann Shadoin sub stituted in various positions. 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