Burlington High School - Doe Wah Jack Yearbook (Burlington, NC)

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.1509 h sc' gift to every person was given by Santa Claus, portrayed hy the principal, W. D, Halfacrc These caused immense pleasure among the persons gathered. Finally, refreslunents, consisting of fruit candy, raisins, and peanuts, were served in a pleasing manner and at a late hour the' crowd left tory pleased. The party was one of the higgest events of the year to promote social association among the students. The Sopbawore Panfy On the evening of Fehrnary 1-tth. the Sophulnores gave a party. The auditorium was dccoratetl in rcd :intl while to represent the spirit of St. Valentine's Day. There were three 'hrmths fortune teller, candy, and ice-cream, which were beautifully decorated with red and white hearts. Phe audi toritun looked very gay laut was uiarle even more su when the laughing Sopliomores crowded in The main eve.nt of the evening was a one-act play, Marrying Marion, given hy the Sophoniores and cmiehetl hy Miss Best. The cast of the play was as follows: Doctor Bohuntus . ..... Mrs, Bohuntus ,,.. Charles S'. Smith Marion Staunton .... Ruth Ripley ........ Cicero Socrates Smith Miss Mcwnime ...... ' S'iu1psUn fButlerj . . . First Girl ........ Second Girl ..... School Girls, ,. . .. .........John Bnlla ..Mary Wiley Scott ......Clytle Fowler .....Elaiue Stadler .. . . .Alina Lanun . .,... Talhert King . . .VVilma Lineherry .. .... David Sellars Ollie Watts DeMoss . . . . . . .Ida Webster Evelyn Brown VVillard Cohle Beverly Hanner The party was an entire success with laughter and a jolly good time for everybody. Fresfwzmz Parry ' The. Freshman Party of 1930 was held on April the first in the High S'cl1ool Auditorium To start things 'off backwards the freshmen wore their clothes hackwarrls. As each one entered the door they were lnd good-bye. The tirst thing on the program was a novelty race. Then several of the teachers and pupils gave short talks on The Most Foolish Thing I Ever Did in My Life. Afterwards the hooths were exhibited and several games were played. XVhen the refreshments were serve-rl the fun hegan. Each person received a piece of chocolate covered soap as candy. Everyone had a happx time and lots of fun in playing pranks. All left for home. happy except those who had the stomach acie. ff-'psf'-Y-,543 - -Yr . ,Q --T-,, r YYY Q. 'Qwyi 'LJ11 ff 1 ti ' gre' ff' -: 1' 1,-. il I .f ,'I i 'Nfl vii' Q t fi ff ' .M at ' ' ff f V px 1 's N, - ,H e .lu it xt 1 1 tg., 1, fe K , '- in -. ' 4 Nh- F v 'xg , e

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,. 3 .f , ,313 ev. F fy , Q.. ale F 4' , ' 1 i 1 -V X s ---- -- - rr 3-1 -- A' f 1-K i fy sg 1 'lf . r fs --- ff ' P- ,.-J ' ,S - ' 2 ' tx '--.v . - A Mao M6llZbE7'X 0 Faczzfrjf Honofeed at Tea The ladies of the High School faculty gave a most enjoyable tea in the Broad Street Auditorium, lVednesday afternoon, October J-ith. from -4:30 to 5:30 o'clock, honoring the new members of their faculty, and inviting all high school girls and their mothers. Large baskets and floor baskets held autumn leaves, cosmos, dahlias, and chrysanthennuns in many colors, and seats were placed about invitingly, making a lovely setting for the party. Miss Attricc Kernodle received at thc door and introduced to the receiving line, composed of Mesdamcs W. D. Halfacre, H. P. Mcliay. VV. C. Herndon, J. G. Tingen, R, H. Andrews, XV. J, Barlccr, and Misses Charlotte Miley, Eclla Best, Virginia Hassell and l.ois Dorsett, the new teachers. and thc presidents of the Parent-Teachers' Association. As thc guests left the receiving line they grouped themselves about the hall and heard most delightful music under the direction of Mrs. H. NV. Cuble, consisting of violin numbers by Miss Allie Malone: vocal solos by Mrs. Pearl XV. Tomlinson and Miss Bruce l'atesg piano numbers and accompaniincnts by Mrs. Coblc, Mrs. XV. E. Harrop, and Mrs. lt. VV. Brannock. The girls from the Home Economics Department served orange ice and wafers. Thcre were several hundred calling during the hour. CTaken from Burlington Nt'a'.r-Uctolier 24, 19291, zmior-Sezzzbr Bazzyuez' Probably the most important and enjoyable social feature of the cntire year was the Junior-Senior banquet, held on the evening of March 1-lth. at which time the juniors entertained the Seniors in a most pleasing manner. The guests were tirst directed tn the lower hall, then led, by the tr-astmaster of the evening, to the spacious auditorium. which was very beautifully decorated in cedars. In the center was placed a large fountain, displaying the unusually artistic idea of a garden. The tables were ar- ranged in a square around the fountain, and helped to display its beauty, along with the Howers anrl nunicrous green candles placed on the tables. The decorative colors used were those of the Senior Classg green and write. NYhile a delicious four course dinner was being served by the Sophomore girls, a most enjoyable program of toasts and music was rendered tn the guests, The very efficient toast-master of the evening was Tliurston Cates, uf the Class of '31, Tyre Melz gfffze Faczzfzjf are Hosts to ffze Bqyi' It is one of the mast desired accomplishments of thc men uf the faculty to bring about a better understanding, through association, between the faculty and thc boys of thc high school. Probably one of the most important Aevcnts of the year, was the entertainment given by the mcn nf thc faculty to the boys on Thursday night, November J1, 1939, in thc high school auditorium. Mr. Haworth welcomed the boys and explained the mcn's attitude to thcm, after which Mr. llalf- acre prcscntcd each iucntbcr of the faculty. Several boys frtnn the student body gave talks, and Mr. Gabriel directed a great social hour, which was followed by refreshmcnts. This gathering. nic,-thc -students think, has given us an understanding of our teachers, through association and fellow-slnp with them. NVe have been taught that. although they have authority over us, and sonic-times assign us tasks, yet they remain as one of us, zzlzzof' Party llhis the usurd custom for theglunior Ciass each year tu give a IIalluwc'en party for the purpose of raising funds for the jniuor-Senior Banquet. The party this year was held in the Burlington lligh School Auditorium. Twenty-tive Cents ad- mission was charged, and the play, Evening Dress Indispensable, was given. It was declared to be one ul the best given and was enjoyed by all who were present. After thu play those pn-st-nt went to the various booths for refrvsliniunls aml to have their fortunes told. Thcse booths were vt-ry tastctnlly decorated in the llallowt-'en colors. At a late hour, the crowd left joyous and greatly pleased with the pleasant time the Juniors had given them. o ' . J , . Seizzof 1 dl fy llrolbably one of the most enjoyable social a-ctlivitics til thcgycar was thc Christmas Party given by the Senior t'lass, sponsuretl by the Student Activities Association, on the evening uf December 6th. in the Broad Struct-t School Auditohrium. The spacious room was vt-ry tastefully decorated with holly. ccdars, and unstlt-loc, to symbohzc the f'hristnias season. A large decorated treo also added to the appearance of the room. The crowd gathered Aat about 7:30 o'clock, and by -bc-ingtdrcssctl as small children, added to the party. l'hc pt-hplc participated in games and contests ut all kinds, thc winners being given prizes. A 1 . , V Y 56

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