WET FEET? See Student Column Page 2 HIGH LIFE From the Gate City of the South and the Birthplace of 0. Henry ^ „ WHIRLIGIG Sales Begin Monday VOLUME XXXVI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, GREENSBORO, N. C., OCTOBER 16, 1959 NUMBER 3 25 Seniors Qualify For Merit Scholarship Tests Twenty-five Greensboro Senior High School students have quali fied for the semi-finals of the Na tional Merit Scholarship program by scoring high on the recent qualifying tests. The twenty-five students are as follows: A1 Bennett, Priscilla Cau dle, Peggy Colmer, Brenda Col- trane, Thomas Cribbin, Tara Din- kel, Preston Earle, Kelly Evans, Roger Evans, Polly Friend, Vera LeCraw, Chuck McDonald, Walton McNairy, Jim Perry, George Ros enthal, Sherry Rottman, Corby Rouse, Larry Sawyers,. John Sink, Bob ’Skees, Sue Wade, Martha Watson, Jack Watson, Peter Welt- ner, and Jewel S. Williams. These twenty five are eligible to take another test in the series, the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Board De cember seventh. The Merit Schol arship finalists will be chosen from the high scorers in this test. A total of 14,013 students from 408 high schools in North Carolina took the test. Approximately 150 Senior High students were tested Anyone who so desired was al lowed to take the test for the price of one dollar. A score of 134 had to be made in order to reach the semi-finals. Senior’s qualifying scores ranged from 134 to 152. Only 11 people in the state, out of 14,013 who tried, made higher than 152. Crib- bin, K. Evans, Weltner, and Mc Donald all scored in the .148-52 bracket. All finalists, regardless of whether they capture a Merit Scholarship, will have a chance at approximately 100 different scholarships offered by certain business organizations, industries, and foundations. Merit Scholarships are good for the full four years. The amount of money given is determined by individual need, although, in many cases, enough is given to pay all enrollment costs, expenses for books, laundry, etc., as well as for spending money. Last year, a Merit Scholarship was won by Senior’s Tommy Tut tle. Several blanks for various schol arships have been received recent ly by the guidance center and all students who are interested should begin looking into them. Among these is the Morehead scholarship to Carolina, a $5,000 one, won by Fred Wedler, last year. Others are the Aubrey Lee Brooks Schol arship, received last year by Jerry Robertson; the 'Angier B. Duke Scholarship; the Hankins Scholar ship to Wake Forest, last year awarded to Dave Liner; and the Baker Scholarship to Davidson. Subscriptions Total 1204 For High Life HIGH LIFE circulation mana ger, Sharron Oates, announces that 1204 students have sub scribed to our GHS newspaper. Those participating in the sub scription drive were the first year journalism class and the HIGH LIFE staff. Subscribers agreed to make their first payment of 75 cents November 9. The second semes ter’s payment will be due' March 21. WHIRLIGIG Receives Top Honors In Judging Whirligig, Senior’s annual, has received the All-American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for the ninth consecu tive time. The yearbook has won this honor each year it has been published Carolyn Dahlfues was editor of the 1959 edition with Beverly Settan as managing editor and Sherry Rottman as literary editor. The 260-page book competed with other from schools of 1,500 to 2,000 students throughout the country. Only six books in the country received the All-American rating from schools of this size. Betty Tucker, 1959 Homecoming Queen, is shown below with her escort and the senior class president after being crowned during the half-time activities at the October 9 football game. Left is Dickie Bowen, senior class president, and right is Buster Wales, escort for the queen. Former Presidents Speak At First Meeting of JCL The Junior Classical League conducted its first meeting to in troduce the prospective members to the officers and acquaint them with JCL functionings, Thursday, October 1. After the meeting was called to order by the president Pam Pfaff, Anne Starr Minton, the secretary, gave devotions. This was followed by short speeches by Mr. Stuart Colson, one of Senior’s new math teachers, who was the first JCL President at Senior, and Anne Thayer, last year’s JCL president and the state treasurer for this year. An outline of past and future programs was given by Cricket Conner, vice-president, followed by news about the dues given by treasurer Jean Waters. Mary Brad ley and Patsy Boone, scrapbook co-chairmen, then displayed the scrapbook and told a little about it. Cricket Conner and Priscilla Caudle, representatives to the Na tional JCL convention this sum mer gave a report on their trip. Mrs. Mary Madlin, JCL advisor, then informed the prospective Stydent Body Names Betty Tucker Queen Betty Tucker, senior, was se lected by the student body as GHS 1959 Homecoming pueen. while Sue Anne Wrenn, senior was runner-up. Dickie Bowen, president of the senior class, crowned the queen and presented both girls with a bouquet of roses. Buster Wales and Johnny Spain, both seniors, respectively escorted Betty and Sue Anne. Betty was dressed in a white suit and print blouse. Extra-Curricular Activities The queen was the sophomore maid-of-honor on the 1958 May Court, and served as an attend ant in her junior year. Sue Anne \ switched places with her and was ; junior May Court attendant. Both : girls have previously been Youth Continued on Page Six members of the new requirements for being a JCL member. This year, besides recommendations from the Latin teachers, each member must maintain an 80 av erage. This is the first time any scholastic average has ever been required. The reading of the JCL purpose and creed ended the program. The induction service will take place sometime in the near future. o Bible (lubAnnounces Ann McMinn Leader Ann McMinn, senior, was elect ed president of the Bible Club which met Monday night, October 12, at the Holiday Inn Restaurant; Ann is also district officer of Holy Trinity church, a member of FTA, and a College Day alternate hos tess. Vice President, Secretary, and 'Treasurer respectively are Bea Garton, senior; Lynn Bowles, sen ior; and Pam Money, sophomore. During the remaining part of the business meeting it was decided that the club would meet e-' other Monday night. Special pro grams, such as films and lioliday programs, will be planned by Bea Garton, who is also in charge of the regular programs. She will be assisted by Mary Jo Moody, Ronnie Evans, Nancy Self, and Larry McKnight. Adviser to the Bible Club is Mrs. Norma Barrett, instructor of Bible at GHS. Juniors shown above will head the junior marshals this year. Charles Thompson, center, head marshal, will be assisted by Anne Starr ‘Minton, left, and Sam White, right. The marshals serve as ushers at school functions such as gradu ation, Class Day, concerts, and plays. History Honor Society Selects New Seniors History Honor Society, one of Senior’s newest clubs, has taken in twenty-five new members. Those joining the group are as follows; Martha Anderson, Ed Black, Jim Buffington, Priscilla Caudle, Allan Cheek, Minette Clarke, Betsy Eubanks, Lynn Fi- field. Tommy Gruehn, Mike Har per, Richard Haskell, Pete Homey, Charles Howell, Leonna Jones, Terry Jones, Kay Lindley, Chuck McDonald, Jerry Sawers, Larry Sawers, Bob Skees, Frank Sloan, Penny Taliaferro, Maryann Weber, Jewel Williams, Susan Williams. All interested seniors taking history who had a 90 or better average turned in applications to the old members. The members then selected from the applicants those who would contribute mo.st to the organization. The subject of the next meeting will be “The Battle of Guilford Courthouse”. The group plans a visit to the Guilford Museum. Mr. Robert Fredrickson, Mrs. Kathleen Pfaff, and Mrs. Mary Blackmon are the chief advisois to the club while other history teachers assist. Second semester juniors taking history who are interested in join ing the club will be taken in later in the year. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Superintendent’s office of the Greensboro City Schools has announced the following calendar of events. Thanksgiving November 26, 27 Christmas December 21-January 4 First Semester Ends . . January 25 Easter April 15-19 End of School June 2 The GHS students have already had two holidays— • Labor Day, September 7 and an all day teachers’ meeting, October 9.

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