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] Men, men, men! See page 4. PROCONIAN Pakistanis like the twist. See page 2. The Pro’s and Con’s of CHHS Life Vol XXXV, No. 2 Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, N. C. Thursday, November 8, 1962 Seniors May Buy Diplomas Members of the Class of 1963 may be asked to pay for their diplomas. Superintendent Howard Thompson has suggested this move to the Chapel Hill School Board to relieve the already- strained school budget. He explained that diplomas for CHHS and Lincoln High cost $600 last year. Only $175 has been allocated for the purchase this year, however. Thus, a deficit of $425 could result. Dr. Thompson estimated that the diploma, encased in leath er, would cost each student $3. jection. He also pointed out that wallet-size copies were indispensable there since busi nessmen required proof of the job applicant’s high school r:’.aduatlcn, Tha School Board has not acted on Dr. Thompson’s sug gestion yet, but it is expected to do so soon. Graduates Debate Merit Of Plan To Buy Diplomas Should seniors be required to pay for their diplomas? Dr. Howard Thompson’s recent proposal to the School Board that each student pay $3 for For an additional $1 a gradu ate could purchase a wallet- size copy of the diploma, which would be useful as a reference in job interviews. Dr. Thompson explained that seniors in North Wilkesboro, N. C., where he was superin tendent for nine years, paid for their diplomas without ob- '62 Drive Fails To Reach Goal RESULTS OF UNICEF Goal - $HOOO Result this year. 622 Result last year 1,000 Participation from all schools.— 200 students ;.ij diploma evoked many .pinions, pro and con, from nembers of the Class of ’63. David Little: “We pay 18 credits for cur diplomas; why should the school charge us $3 extra?” NHS Holds Seminar On Civil Rights Issue “State-supported schools can not invidiously discrimi nate against students,” stated Dr. Daniel Pollitt, UNC pro fessor of law, at the recent National Honor Society semi nar on the civil rights issue in Mississippi. This seminar, the first of a series sponsored by the NHS, v/as held Tuesday night, Oc tober 23. Interpretation of Constitution Questioned “The main question which arises when one considers the recent states’ rights issue in Mississippi is the constitution al right of the President to use troops to enforce a judicial decree.” Dr. Pollitt explained that the provisions in the Constitu tion which give the President and Congress power to use the militia to enforce laws are often interpreted to limit the President’s power to laws which are not legislative or judiciary. This interpretation would restrict the President’s power to cases concerning only exe cutive rulings. Meaning Goes Back io 1787 According to Dr. Pollitt, the meaning of these provisions goes back to Shays’ Rebellion in 1787 when a group of men under the leadership of Cap tain Daniel Shays prevented a Massachusetts court from meeting. The judges had to be es corted to court by the militia. “With Shays’ Rebellion very much in mind, the colonists who met at the Constitutional Convention drew up these two provisions. “Although the advisability of using troops in such an in stance may be questioned,” concluded Dr. Pollitt, “there is no doubt as to its constitu tional validity.” Sophs Take Library Course Passing Views Toni Dorfman whimsically deliberating on whether to major in Chinese philosophy or Sanskrit in college . . . Earl Selllemire enjoying a sunbath on the benches in front of the school . . . Donny Clark knocking over a glass three times during one biolo gy class . . . David Dobson and Louis Ambrosio laboriously working on the football deco rations for Homecoming. The library is quiet except for a small hum in the back room. The books vary in color from premature pink to brack ish black, and hastily replaced magazines lie at right angles to each other. Through the door files a group of sophomores who stand around like lost sheep awaiting the lion. Mrs. Pea cock enters the room. She im mediately begins. “You people have a mar velous opportunity . . .” Locks of anticipation cross the stu dents’ faces. “You should ap preciate it, I think.” Homework is a must for li brary students. They work very diligently at it. “What’s a reader’s guide?” “Did you find the answer to number nine yet?” “Guess it ain’t under hogs after all!” “Please, Mrs. Peacock, just tell me what book it’s in.” “I knew you wouldn’t mind JANE RUSSELL and John Allcott, the Most Dig nified seniors, watch as their mischievous class mates, Wanda Jones and Henry Turlington, swing from the banister. Toni Dorfman: “I don’t mind paying for my diploma if it is helpful. The School Board needs all the money it can get—it has enough problems in other areas.” Susan McIntyre: “The diplo ma is an honor—a certificate of work completed. It is the school’s responsibility to give it to the student!” Jane Russell: “Considering the present situation of the budget, I would be willing to •■ay the cost of my diploma.” Gardner Morgan: “I don’t object to paying for the diplo mas, but my parents might have different opinions on the subject.” Hope Berkley: “I don’t think it would be fair to those who would pay for their diploma and then find out later they won’t receive it anyway.” Superlatives Chosen By Upperclassmen Thirty-four seniors have been honored by their class mates in the recent selection of senior superlatives. These “Mosts,” chesen by secret ballot, are announced by the Proconian staff for the first time today. Recognized for their dignity were Jane Russell and John Allcott, the Most Dignified seniors, while pranksters Wanda Jones and Henry Tur lington were considered the Most Mischievous. Seniors acknowledged the light-heartedness of Becky Ray and Jim Dunlap, the Most Carefree. Selected for their dancing ability were Peggy Umstead and David Clarke. For their untiring ways sen iors selected Bev Leng and Sonny Harrell as the Most Energetic. The upperclassmen chose Eva Lee Blaine and Len Sal mon, AFS student from Ecua dor, as their Most Courteous class members. Praised for their helpfulness were Mary Beth Coker and Pat Mann, while Susan Cal- hoon and David McConnell were cited for their efficiency. Library Receives New Equipment INDUSTRIOUS SOPHOMORES do homework for library course. Clockwise: A1 Whiti, Marianne Thompson, Donna Lloyd, and Claiborne Riggsbee. it, Mrs. Peacock, if I . . .” “Oh, yes, I would.” The bell rings. The students collect their books and notes and make a quick exit out the front door. A single voice is heard back in the library. “Who left this magazine here? Listen, will you people straighten this up and push your chairs in? Look at it; it’s disgraceful!” And then comes a sigh, “This place is getting me down.” New audio-visual-aid equip ment has arrived at CHHS. The school has bought a new movie projector, a filmstrip projector, and a tape recorder. Mrs. Helen Peacock, li brarian, has had Paul Sparrow from the Audio-Visual-Aid Department at UNC come here to train students from ail three classes in the handling of these new machines. This course was held during fifth and sixth periods on Tuesday, October 23. A total of 19 students took part in the course. ^ Seniors taking the cour^^ were B. H. Dollar, David Mc Connell, and Dan Tracy. Juniors were Bob Cadmus, Doug Johnston, Mary Helen Peacock, David Phillips, and Scott Porter. Included in the course were sophomores Jansen Buckner, Chris Chanlett, Mike Fox, Price Heusner, and Lester Hill. Other sophomores were John McAllister, David Persak, Don Rosser, Scott Wallace, and John Williams. Toni Dorfman and George Thompson, the Most Original seniors, were recognized for their creativity. Good looks won the title of Best Locking for Gale Green and Gardner Morgan, while Tammy Tasker and David Little were considered the Cutest members of the senior class. Noted for their friendliness were Susan Prince and Charles Riggsbee, the Most Congenial. Seniors honored Ann Cleave- land and Jock Lauterer as having the Best Personalities. The shy manners of Jane Pendergrass and Ray Sparrow caused them to be singled out as the Most Bashful, and Gin- ny Guiteras and Lacy Wilscn were selected as the Quietest seniors. Seniors elected Bo Lalanne and David Mauer as their Best Dressed class members, while Sally Ivey and B. H. Dollar were tagged Most Naive. Life in Russia Is Dull Says Professor Rupen SCA Sells CHHS Penants Among the various money raising projects sponsored by the student council this year is the selling of school pen ants. These penants are unique in that the SCA, with the help of Dwayne Louder, a UNC grad uate who majored in art, de signed and made them. The larger penants, which sell for 75 cents, have the Wildcat emblem and CHHS written in gold paint on black felt. The smaller one sells for 25 cents and has only the gold letters. “We have made 200 pen ants,” stated John Allcott, SCA president, “and we hope that the sale of 100 will cover the cost of making them.” “Most of the Russian people don’t v/ant war, but just a chance to rest from the strug gle of advancing their coun try,” was the opinion of Dr. Robert Rupen, professor of political science at UNC. Dr. Rupen spoke to CHHS students on October 30 about his trip to the Soviet Union in 1959. Illustrating his lecture were films that he took while visiting Moscow, Leningrad, and Tashkent. “Russia is developing rapid ly industrially, but it is sur prising how far behind it is in other ways,” commented Dr. Rupen. His films revealed such a land of contrasts. Although new apartment buildings are being built by the government to replace old, one-story dwellings, one fam ily may have only one room. On old apartment buildings, of which many windows are broken, a forest of modern TV antennae covers the roofs. Food is sold in an open-air bazaar. Cows and other ani mals can be found in the middle of the city. “The rural areas of Russia are terribly backward,” Dr. Rupen ob served. “Life is difficult and dull, for people are crowded and have little entertainment.” Club To Compete In District Contest Three CHHS students will compete in different contests at the Distributive Education District Meeting in Durham at Northern High School next Wednesday. Senior Wally Shytle has en tered the sales demonstration. Another senior, Phillip Thom as, will compete in the public speaking contest. For the job interview con test either Linda Upchurch, Carol Cheek, or Trudy Crow der will be selected for dis trict competition. The meeting will consist of speeches given by the district D.E. officers, followed by a sock-hop from 3:45 to 5 p.m. After dinner Cliff Belcher, area D.E. co-ordinator, will speak on the subject, “How D.E. Has Helped M!e.”
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