Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

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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 ]

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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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CALENDAR OF 1938- ' 39 HIGHLIGHTS November 28 December 5 December 9 December 16 October 5 SCHOOL BEGINS Happy days are bere again. October 7 FOOTBALL PRACTICE BEGINS The athletic field becomes an active and colorful place with the work-outs through which Mr. Vann puts the boys. The games our boys played during the entire season showed that they had the real fighting spirit. November 5 HIGH SCHOOL DAY IN CHAPEL HILL The University of North Carolina is host to the high school seniors of the State. Who will ever forget getting soaking wet at that football game between V.P.I, and Carolina; November 23 TURKEY SALE ENDS Our turkey sale to raise money for commencement expenses is a huge success. The almost unbelievably large sum of $48.15 was cleared from the sale of this one turkey. November 24-25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS A pause comes in our regular work. Off we go to the big football games and to other places for fun and good times. BASKETBALL PRACTICE BEGINS Off with the football helmets and uniforms and on to the indoor court in basketball suits go our athletes with a determination to shine and to make Benson stand out in the games of the season. Our girls were right there too, making a record for them- selves in the sport of sports. OUR SECOND VISIT TO CHAPEL HILL This time the President speaks. Mrs. Edwards and some of her history pupils are there to hear and to see it all. SENIOR RINGS ARRIVE Our dreams have really come true! The rings are actually here. POPULARTY CONTEST Who says Benson doesn ' t have pretty girls? Just a glimpse of the thirty-three charming girls marching down the aisle to the stage with their escorts would have convinced anyone. The sum of $163.17 was realized from this for the annual fund. Sara Pleasant won the Cup for the most popular girl, and Dorothy Creech was voted the most at- tractive girl. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Juniors entertain the Seniors with the traditional Junior-Senior Banquet at which the Christmas spirit is in evidence everywhere. Surprises and treats follow one another in rapid succession. Immense was the joy! CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS BEGIN The Christmas spirit begins with the exchange of presents and visits from our grade mothers. Then away to our homes we go for a real ho.iday season. BETA CLUB IS ORGANIZED William Watkins, State Director of Beta Clubs, organizes a Beta Club in our school. Twenty-five pupils receive certificates of membership. SUPPER FOR ANNUAL FUND The high school students under the supervision of Miss Rowe serve a supper consisting of menus which included fried oysters, chicken salad, chicken stew, fried chicken and various desserts. We never knew until this supper that some of the high school boys were so handy around the kitchen. MANLESS WEDDING Under the direction of Mesdames M. A. Peacock and Charles Johnson, Senior Class grade mothers, and Miss Brake, a manless wedding is staged by mothers of the seniors and other women of the community. Mrs. L. L. Levinson with her impersonating ways completely put Martha Ray in the dark. From the entrance of the first member of the wedding party until the last guest had assembled, the audience was kept in one continuous uproar of laughter. The proceeds went to the Seniors ' Washington trip fund. SENIOR PICTURES MADE Mr. Daniel of Dunbar and Daniel Studio, Raleigh, makes pictures for the annual. COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS Our boys ' and girls ' teams compete creditably in the tournament. Especially close and exciting was the boys ' game with Kenly. BOYS ATTEND WAKE FOREST TOURNAMENT Accompanied by Mr. Vann, the basketball boys enjoy their trip to the tournament and play a good game. December 22 December 23 January 20 January 21 February 9 February 21 March 1 March 9-10 March 14 BASEBALL PRACTICE BEGINS Again a change of athletic uniforms — this time to baseball, spirit shows itself the very first day. The real ol ' Benson [26]