Halifax County High School - Haliscope Yearbook (South Boston, VA)

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A perplexed puppy wonders what life will be like living with Kitty Maxwell. The puppy was raffled away by the Science Club at the Fall Festival. Another important cause for the failure of most clubs was that certain clubs never did anything except on Club Days. In given cases, clubs failed even then because they did not have enough publicity. A prime example of such an organization was the Conservation Club. Many people thought there would have been ample interest to continue the club if only more people had known about it and its purpose. The sponsor, Mr. Harold Brown, was involved with the concept of the club and sincerely wanted to see the Conservation Club organized. Mr. Brown also sponsored the successful Science Club that had many entrants in the annual Science Fair. He was an example of a good sponsor in the opinions of many. SCA adviser Mrs. Charlotte Farmer mentioned that a sponsor “must show interest in his club, motivate the members and guide their activities if the club is to succeed.” Of course, she did not place all emphasis on the sponsor because it was by sponsors working together with club members that a club would succeed. She added, however, that some sponsors neither promoted nor planned activities of clubs very well. Quite a few newly organized or special interest clubs had a lower membership concentration than other groups. For example, organizations such as the County History Club had a disadvantage over well-established groups because it was not as widely known. Even so, the club went together with the Current Affairs Club to enter a club float in the Homecoming parade and also go on many field trips. Another new special interest group, The Chess Club, held a schoolwide chess tournament for lovers of chess. The special interest Art Club members displayed their talents in various shows and exhibits. Other specific interest groups met, held activities and were largely successful. Clubs 29

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Advisers motivate clubs Special clubs fight for life and publicity but manage survival through enthusiasm On the trip to CSPA in New York, Lally Lacy and Janet Bradley pause on the subway for a quick rest. In the Comette’s booth during the Fall Festival, Susan Allen enjoys munching on her snow cone. Afternoon help becomes necessary as Spanish Club members hurry to Finish their float for the Homecoming parade. 28 Clubs

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Homecoming spirit fills the air when members of the “Galaxy” prepare their float for the upcoming parade. Clubs down but not out Groups successful when teen energy was channeled into interesting activity In fact, quite a few clubs were successful even if the majority of all clubs were not. Many organizations kept the spirit and tradition of old in their meetings and this was found to be beneficial. When the first clubs were created, they aspired to channel bubbling teen-age energies in activities of constructive good. Even if the “good” only included personal enrichment or a renewed pride in the school through involvement, their goal was fulfilled. Members who kept this tradition in mind usually composed an excellent club, regardless of lack of publicity or anything else. The many clubs that remained dependent on Club Day obviously suffered in its cancellation. While those groups stagnated, still a few others met after school. The succeeding minority probably inspired the plans for Club Day next year. Dr. Venable approved of Club Days as long as the time was not wasted by not taking advantage of the privilege. He set aside time for Club Day next year because he had not lost all hope in clubs. 30 Clubs