Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

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MANNERS AT SCHOOL Good manners are a part of good morals. Manners play an important part in develop- ing our moral, mental, and physical life. Since the child is the father of the man ' early habits are hard to break. School habits follow us thro ughout our life, so why not form good habits and use good manners from the very first? Manners in the classroom often determine our manners elsewhere. Upon entering, a student should speak pleasantly to the instructor, if he is in speaking distance, and then go directly to his seat. Pupils standing around, carelessly staring out the windows do not reflect credit on the school. Students should sit erect with their feet directly under their desks and not out in the aisle. Chewing gum, laughing at another ' s mistakes, whispering, giggling, and making annoying, unnecessary noises are always in bad taste. Never interrupt the teacher or another pupil while they are talking. As soon as the recitation is over the pupil should gather his books and leave the room quietly without slamming the door or scuffing his feet. School property such as desks, seats, and blackboards should never be scratched or disfigured in any way. Students should go orderly to chapel or assembly of any kind. In being seated take the place assigned to you, or if none is assigned move to the center so as to leave the other seats for those who come later. Pay close attention to the speaker or performance and do not interrupt by leaving unless absolutely necessary. The head should be bowed in a reverent manner during prayer. Do not look backward at late comers. Modest and sincere applause is always in good taste, while boisterousness indicates ill breeding. Walk quietly while passing through corridors and speak in a moderate voice. Never loiter in the halls. Always walk to the right to prevent confusion and collisions. Never crowd or push. Do not drop trash of any kind, especially gum, on the floors. Reasonable quietness should be maintained on the school grounds. Unnecessary noises such as the continual honking of automobile horns, whistling, and the explosion of fireworks are a nuisance and should be avoided. Always follow rules made by the supervisors in the classrooms, assembly halls, and campus. To break them knowingly is bad manners and breeds bad habits. Manners maketh the man — so said a wise old sage centuries ago. This truth still holds good today. A true lady or gentleman always uses good manners. Josephine Barefoot, ' 39. [24]

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Did You Know That: 1. Ruth Godwin was jealous of Sara Ryals because of her part in the senior play? 2. Myrtle Hobgood has a broken heart? 3. Courtney Turlington is completely lost when the professor ' s daughter fails to appear at school? 4. Ralph Edward Whittington is known as The Constant Lover? 5. Mr. Lumley has a grudge against someone? (i. Billie Creech made a score of 90 on his state senior exam? 7. Myrtle Sue Smith is old enough to have a beau? 8. Addie Coats has made plans tor the future? 9. Wilson Weeks is going to be one of Uncle Sam ' s handsome sailors? 10. Woodrow and Hazel have started a foundation for the future? 11. John and Edwin Bovette are planning to graduate year after next? 12. Mrs. Edwards is going to turn her tenth grade room into a matrimonial bureau? 13. Jack Dixon has already informed his mother of his corning marriage to Doris Lambert? 14-. Carolyn Rose ' s hobby is collecting toy, or candy rabbits. Just Imagine — Doris Lambert not giving her opinion on anything that comes up before the class. — Not hearing Julia Johnson ' s what after something has been said. — A day passing without Woodrow and Hazel sending notes across the room. — Carolyn Rose not wanting every rabbit she sees. • — A girl not taking a second look when Roy Godwin passes by. — Delaira Surles being too bashful in Sociology class to tell Mr. Woodlief a definit ion of love. ■ — Jimmy Peacock not bringing Louise Ennis a piece of chewing gum at lunch. ■ — Holton and Addie not being seen together. — One day in school without anyone chewing gum. — Miss Rowe using slang expressions. — Everybody making ninety or above on a chemistry test. — Sara not worrying about the length of her hair. — Carolyn suddenly becoming bashful in the classroom. — Delaira and Mamie being as tall as Holton. — Senior class being undignified. — Thurston without Thelma. — Muriel Clifton losing her temper. [ 23 ]

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Study to show thyself approved unto God, a ■workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15. THE BETA CLUB The Beta Club is an organization controlled and directed by educators who are actively engaged in educational work. Our club is under the supervision of Mr. William Watkins, State Director, and Miss Beulah Brake, our sponsor. The Beta Club is a non-secret, scholar- ship-service organization for high school students of America. Its objects are: to encourage scholarship, to promote character, and to stimulate leadership qualities among its members. In order that a student may become a member of this organization, he must average eighty- five on his subjects, must be of good character, and must possess leadership qualities. The students who have met the requirements and are members of the Beta Club are: Christine Barbour Jewell Bazemore Josephine Barefoot Addie Coats Annie Laurie Denning L. M. Denning Edward Dixon Louise Ennis Ruth Godwin Cleone Hall Myrtle Hobgood Ernestine .Johnson Hazel Johnson Julia Johnson Lorraine Johnson Doris Lambert Woodrow Massengill Marjorie Morgan Maythorne Pleasant Jimmy Peacock Irene Register Carolyn Rose Sara Ryals Annie Stevens Delaira Surles Courtney Turlington Alma Pearl West Cornelia Woodlief OFFICERS Jimmt Peacock President Carolyn Rose Vice President Christine Barbour Secretary L. M. Denning ; ' : Treasurer Miss Beulah Brake Sponsor [ 25 ]