Black Mountain High School
AS WE SEE OURSELVES
By Ann Sawyer
“Happy New ^ ear ! What is in
these three words that people wish
to each other at the stroke of
midnight, December 31 ? What
magic does this phrase possess that
makes people feel very sure of
themselves and of the year which
is dawning.
In these three little words are
many numerous thoughts and
wishes of prosperity, good will and
peace to every person on earth.
It seems to tell us all that we
have a brand new book of 366
pages in life to write. The plot
of our story is our own to com
pose, and whether our new book
has a happy ending is our own
problem.
Perhaps what I am trying to
express is best told in this poem by
Kathleen Wheeler:
A New Leaf
He came to my desk with quivering
lip—
The lesson was done.
“Dear Teacher, I want a new'
leaf,’” he said,
“I have spoiled this one.”
I took the old leaf, stained and
blotted,
And gave him a new one all un
spotted,
And into his sad eyes, smiled,
“Do better, now, my child.”
I went to the throne with a quiv
ering soul—
The old year was done.
“Dear Father, hast Thou a new
leaf for me?
I have spoiled this one.”
He took the old leaf, stained and
blotted,
And gave me a new one all un
spotted,
And into my sad heart he smiled,
“Do better, now, my child.”
Yes, God gave us this new year
and the will to write it in our
life’s book. In the realm of per
sonal character, men are always
wanting to start again. When you
begin again this year, live each
day as if it were your last, and
live it as you would want Christ
to have you to do.
Perhaps in making your resolu
tions this year, you might add
these to your list:
(1) “Thoughtfullness makes
friends and thoughtfullness keeps
them.”
(2) “To make new friendships
and strengthen old ones.”
(3) "They do not love that do
not show their love.”
(4) “To God, thy country, and
friends be true.”
(5) “Three lovely things life
gives to me—
Whatever else fate sends my
heart is filled with gratitude.
For trees and books and friends.”
(6) “The thing that makes your
day bright is the thoughtful things
you’ve done for others.
(7) "Let others share your sun
ny days .
And you will find it s true
That others will be glad to share
The rainy days with you.
(8) "The way to gain a friend
is to be one."
(9) "In this busy old world
Let us never appear
To neglect or forget
Those we hold the most dear.
(10) "Every little thing _ you say
To help another on life’s way
Or any kindly deed you do „
Returns a thousand fold to you.
1 challenge each one of you to
practice these ten thoughts for the
new year. If you do you 11 find
you have achieved much more than
"you ever hoped to, and you will
feel much better in the end. Re
member: You get out of life only
what you put into it. How much
are you receiving?
Christmas Party
The Christmas party and play,
"The Perfect Carol,” given to the
students by the Beta club, was a
ioyable success. The fun began
however with the distributing of
gifts to the teachers by Santa
Claus. Then ice cream and candy
were served to everyone, and all
left with a glad spirit for the
coming holidays.
Glad To Have Seen You!
One phase that added to the joy
of the holidays was the meeting
once more of the graduates. Just
seeing them again made our days,
and 1 am sure theirs too, a little
brighter. I promised I would say
“hello” to several of them through
this column in the paper, which
many of them read every week.
From the students here in old
Black Mountain High I would like
to say "hello” to: Sherwood Mull,
Harold Brown, Cecil Nanney, Rob
ert Goodson, and Reba Gouge in
Berea college, "'o Elaine Allison
in the University of N. C., to Doris
Higgenbotham, Bill Taylor, Joyce
Wells, Marian Simons and Wayne
Fox at W. C. T. C„ to Norma Jus
tus at Emory University, and to
the many others who came home,
we also give our fondest greetings
and wishes for success in the com
ing year.
It was good to see you again
and we will be looking forward to
being with you soon.
Happy Birthday!
It seemed that Christmas wasn't
the only celebration going on at
our Christmas dinner, given the
day school was out for the holi
days. At the head of the teach
ers table, sat a very distinguished
and friendly man, smiling and re
turning greetings to the students
eating lunch. The lights of the
Christmas tree and the brightness
of everyone's smile and cheerful
ness, brightened the entire atmos
phere, which rang with the melo
dious notes of “Happy Birthday."
Yes, Mr. Shuford, our beloved
principal and friend, was celebrat
ing- his birthday along with the
students. Although his day was
not until Christmas day, we all
wished him a very “Happy Birth
day, and many returns of the com
ing year.
Thank ion:
The dime board, sponsored by
the Tea and Topic club, proved to
be an enlightening phase in the
enjoyment of many folks' Christ
mas.' Their happiness and thank
fulness was a result of so many
of you giving freely and in a kind
spirit to the cheer fund. The mem
bers of the Beta club who helped
with the fund wish to thank each
and everyone of you who helped
by giving your dimes and dollars to
make some one else happy. How
ever, we are sure that the ones
who gave felt their hearts light
ened too.
Senior News
The senior class has been very
busy these past weeks. Although
the time may seem to be a long
time away, graduation plans must
be made early.
For preparation, they have meas
ured for their caps and gowns,
ordered invitations and cards, and
have had the pleasure of hearing
several representatives from var
ious colleges. Mr. Smith, former
principal of Sylva High school,
came to the class from Western
North Carolina Teachers’ College,
and Dr. Weatherford, resident of
Blue Ridge, and Dr. Kryder. rep
resented Berea college. Those
gentlemen did not relay to the
group the fine points of attending
their represented college, but rath
er, stressed the importance of at
tending college, no matter which
one you chose. A gentleman from
Montreat College for Girls spoke
to the Miss Seniors concerning
their future in education.
Atlhough many of the Seniors
can hardly wait until that import
ant day when they will leave all
their school days behind, I feel that
all of them are glad that they
still have a few' months left in
which they can enjoy the friendli
ness and comradship of their class
mates.
Teachers' Meeting
The county-wide teachers’ meet
ing will be held in the court house
in Asheville, Saturday, January
17th. Mrs. Martha Perley, Eng
lish teacher in our school, will
be in charge of devotions for the
meeting.
Participating in the devotions
will be-. Betty Austin, John Cock
ran, Eleanor Justus, and John
Buckner.
We know that these pupils will
represent our school in a nice way,
and that they will leave a good im
pression of our other students.
Careers
Mrs. Nesbitt, home economics
teacher, has submitted this week
Corene Nelon’s theme on Careers.
As you remember, before Christ
mas" two themes were printed in
this column, and we are continu
ing that again.
Next week we hope to have one
concerning the Armed Forces.
General Business and Office Work.
By C'orene Nelon.
The Secretary
Office worker hold a great re
sponsibility, and it is a wide field.
The secretary is usually asked to
form a number of different tasks
and. particularly, to assume much
more responsibility than does the
stenographer. Although some secre
taries do not take dictation at all
but rather give dictation to a sen
ographer. An average secretary is
expected to take dictation and to
transcribe the notes into well
planned, mailable letters or usable
transcripts of other types. A sec
retary is also expected to meet
callers, answer the telephone, at
tend to mail, send telegrams, make
appointments, remind him, her em
ployer of appointments and things
that, he should do.
Above all, a secretary should be
very “personable” type of an in
dividual; one who is loyal, trust
worthy, dependable, and refined;
one who is at all times tactful, who
uses good judgment, and who will
remember to do—and do well—the
many tasks she must perform. She
should use good English, be well
poised, be in good health, and
possess many of the other personal
qualities that tend to make for
success in the business office.
Training of a secretary, she
should first of all have a thorough
training in shorthand, typing and
fundamentals of English.
Those who hope to he a success
ful secretary should possess a
well-developed vocabulary and
should read widely. Doing this
will help them to become interest
ing conversationalist who can dis
cuss sensibly everyday topics with
their employer, co-workers, and
callers. It will also help her to
understand and transcribe correct
ly the many types of dictation that
they may be given.
A knowledge of business and
things pertaining to the business
is also quite essential to the sec
retary. Some of the information
may be obtained from letters and
office conversations. Much valu
able knowledge can also be derived
from reading trade journals and
other publications that particular
ly pertain to the type of business
involved from attending meetings
where business problems are dis
cussed, and from talking with suc
cessful business men and women.
I think I am going to enjoy being
a secretary.
Beta Club Initiation
In the pale green lights of the
Christmas decoration, the Beta
club of Black Mountain High
school held its annual candle light
induction service on December 20,
1952.
Miss Anna Marie Molloy, presi
dent, conducted the meeting. She
welcomed the parents, teachers,
new members and the former mem
bers of the club that had returned
for a visit. She also explained the
purpose of the Beta club. The
new members were pinned and re
peated the pledge of the club.
Then the program proceeded with
speeches by Betty Austin, Ann
Sawyer
Shirley
sented
Tommy
Dillian
Barbara
Foster,
Pegpy Williams, and
’ Mull, the Beta club pre
Mrs. Perlev, our sponsor,
with a prift, and then the business
part of the meeting was adjourned
and everyone enjoyed a semi-form
al dance, with delicious cookies.
an,l punch for refreshment.
We were triad to have these for
mer members with us: lurk
Ramsey, Rita Ga^person, Harold
Brown. Thelma Brooks.
Spence, Donnie Woods,
Gaskins, Elaine Allison.
Justus, Norma Justus. Joe
Stuart Byron, and Sherwood .Mum.
We hope' that they enjoyed them
selves. .
The new members are: < lara
Propst, Dot Taylor. Emilye Hawk
ins, Judy Capps, Billie Jo Goforth,
Eleanor Justus. Barbara Nesbitt.
John Corkran. Dale Wrenn. William
Price, Paul Wright. Scotty Gragg.
John Williams. Joyce Justus, Pat
ty Tyson. Nancy Jo Thompson,
Valee'n Cooper and the old mem
bers are: Celeste McCall, Ann
Sawyer, Sara Martin, Betty Aus
tin. 'Steve Kaplan, Nancy Dough
erty, Rose Candler. David Corkran.
Peggy Williams, Thelma Payne,
Anna Marie Molloy. Shirley Mull.
Yvonne Nanney, Madge Wilhide,
and Eva Smith.
Also the members of the clun
brought gifts to go in a care bask
et for a needy family.
The club house was beautifully
decorated with silver and white
snow flakes, greenery, green lights
and a beautiful tree.
—Shirley Mull.
The Best Beginning.
“I said to a man who stood at
the gate of the year: ‘Give me a
light that 1 may tread safely into
the unknown.’ and he replied, ‘Go
out into the darkness and put your
hand into the hand of God. That
shall be to you better than a light
and safer than a known way.’ So
I went forth and finding the hand
of God, trod safely into the night."
Kings Broadcast,
Christmas 1939.
In beginning this new year, we
face many problems before us. But
if we put our trust in God, we will
find that they will be solved more
easily.
At the end of 1952, you are in
control. You must do something
with the gift of 1953; you cannot
decline it. You cannot do any
thing about the year that is gone.
But in fellowship with Christ, you
can make of 1953 “the year of a
new beginning for you and yours."
Make it a “Happy New Year."
Blessed
We pray for strength that we
may achieve;
We are made weak that we may
obey.
We pray for wealth that we may
do greater things;
We are given infirmity that we
may do better things.
We pray for riches that we may
be happy;
We are given poverty that we
may be wise.
We pray for power that we may
have the praise of me.
We are given infirmity that we
may feel the need of God.
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By Mrs. C. M. Howie
We certainly hail vain all da}
Friday and Friday night. 1^1?^
Branch was really over flowing
its hanks. ,, 4 D «
We are proud to learn that hoi
man Sawyer has been discharged
from the VA hospital. And aW
his wife is able to be out again.
Wavne Howie and Junior I rimtt
left last Tuesday evening arounct
4 o’clock for Detroit. Mich. He is
going to work up there for a white.
Mrs Bulah Howie and little son,
Ronnie, visited Mrs. Allen Crabtree
one day last week.
Murray Howie is much improved
and able'to be up ami about again.
Mrs. W. C. Burnette is also much
better for the past week.
Mrs. Thomas Hall was Wi>
sick again for the past week.
Mrs. Mabel Stevens was much
worse again the past week. She
has been very sick since Novem
ber and not able to be up. She
is the daughter of Mrs. Audrey
Pruett of Bee Tree road.
Aunt Carrie Shope has been very
sick all the past week and under
the care of Dr. J. M. Buckner
Julius Lavender of Crooked
Creek ;n McDowell county visited
his daughter and son-in-law, Mr.
We pray for all things that we
may enjoy life;
We are given life that we may
enjoy all things.
We receive nothing that we ask
for—all that we hope for;
Our prayer is answered—we are
most blessed.
—Author unknown.
Happy New Year, and a peace
ful and joyful year of peace and
prosperity, for the students of
Black Mountain High school, to
you, our friends.
,irlli \tr'. Lawrence Howie Sunday
■it their home on the Long Branch
10The Rev. Talmndge. missionary
frorl Montreat, visited the Bee
Tr Baptist .hurch Sunday mom
\\'e wore pleased to have him.
Irene Kilby and two other
from Victoria hospital,
^vere dinner quests of her father
i „ nther the J. S. Kllbys, at
lI11* , on the l,ongs Branch
their ■ ' Thev also attended
r°a 'v, , ..,-viee- Sunday morning:.
;'hTV,L is h. inp a telephone line
l.,»r»K Branch to the
ing.
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mk and little Sue,
-othv Morgan last
erected up me i
Mongovis place.
Mrs. Boggy L
visited Mrs. Bo
Friday. ,
Pvt James M. Howie’s wife of
Camp Gordon, Ga., -topped over
for a few minut. - at his parents
lot a ii« Howies, last hri
home, the • w,,s en route
day morning. • 51 ‘ Bradlev
to visit her father, Jess Bradley
in Knoxville, Tenn.
Clifford Brooks was able to he
out at church Sunday morning, t»u
first time since Christmas^ He
has had virus pneumonia. »ri
glad to know he is able to bt out
again. ___
CLUB HEARS REVIEW OF
ROBERT TAYLOR BOOK
The Tea and Topic club met
Monday night, Jan. 12. at the
home of Mrs. Richard Oula an
with 10 members present. Mrs.
Otty Leeman was responsible tor
the program which was a review
of "\V C. Fields, His Follies and
Fortunes," by Robert Lewis Tay
lor.
Refreshments were served by
the hostess during the social hour.
Those present were, Mrs. S. b.
Cooley, Mrs. R. T. Green
W. If. Holman, Jr., Mr
Perley, Mrs. John Ran, ,
Roy Taylor, Mrs. A. F. jy
Mn. W. VV. White, an.j
\\ oodcoek.
MISS C. MOLES HAS
PROGRAM FOR CIRCLE
The Business Woman’
the Presbyterian ehurrh
day night. Jan. 5 in ti
of Mrs. Charles Stepp
John Love as assistant
Mrs. John O'Connor, chain
in charge c,f the meet in.
Clarabel Moles, Bible • .
the school, gave the fii),;
•flow Poes Your Reliy
in Your Home?” taken f
sians.
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Refreshments were
the hostesses to Miss Tij
lace. Miss Lily Woods, M.
Wade, Mrs. ( . It. Thou ,
Betty Hipps, Miss Moles, M
lian Russell, Mrs. Ashb;. j
Mrs. I.eon Williams, M
('lark, Mrs. O’Connor, M
liani Hinkle and Mrs. W. \y
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The regular meeting 0;
Scout Troop 97 was held ,
ormer Baptist parsonay
fuesday afternoon. Jan 13
;irl Scout laws were
stud
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