Central High School - Pemican Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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though the sales were not so high as in the previous year, the students earned enough money to cover the expense of class pictures for the PEMICAN and to pay for the prom. which was to come later in the year. Early in March preparations were begun for the annual event, the freshman-sopho- more dance to be held on March 29. Com- mittees were appointed, decorations were de- cided upon, and the class was all in a dither. The following committee chairmen were chosen: Richard Crowder, fioor: Joanne Hethcox, checkroom: Paul Friedman, decora- tions: Amanda Gekas, tickets: Larnarie Mc- Arthur, powder room: Barbara George, in- vitations: Jack King, music: Irving Silver, program: and Nancy Cauble, refreshments. A colonial garden scene furnished the set- ting for a beautiful old mansion, with ivy- twined pillars, which stood at one end of the gymnasium. Around the other three sides of the room were placed lawn chairs and tables. Dancing-to the music of Tommy Doda- mead's orchestra--started at eight o'clock. During the intermission Ralph Tilden played the piano and refreshments Were served. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Whitley, members of the faculty, and members of the school board. The chaperons were the parents of the class oflicers. Under the direction of Mrs. R. H. Shaw as class adviser, the sophomores have had a successful and interesting year-one Which they will never forget. FRESHMAN CLASS The lucky half of the ninth grade--the half which had the chance of an extra year at senior high by their birthday--has really made the best of its lirst year in this school. Under the excellent guidance of its adviser. Miss Louise Hunter, the freshman class may have proved that even a small class has students who possess the necessary qualities for capable leadership. Their president, Harold Johnson, surely set an example of this to all rising freshmen, because of his ability to guide a young class. Assisting him in this work were Becky Wall, vice-president, and Maxine Freeman, secretary and treasurer. Barbara Smart and Heywood Washburn rep- resented the class in the Upper House. Be- sides being represented here, the freshmen were represented in the Lower House as well. Each home room sent one capable person as representative to this house each semester. Through these houses, this class took an active part in every activity set up by the school. The two main projects of the freshman class for the past year, which were success- fully carried through, were the sponsorship of Mr. Coke Cecil's Magic Show and the freshman-sophomore prom. With a glance back over the past year and a look toward the future, here's wishing the same success to our class in the year to come. 'IIOI'

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At one of their first meetings the class voted unanimously in favor of publishing a second school yearbook and pledged full co- operation With the PEMICAN staff. The annual junior play was the major class project for the year. After the usual try- outs, young aspirants of the thespian art met each afternoon for a lengthy rehearsal with their competent coach, Miss Ruth Goodman. When Ever Since Eve was finally presented on March 22 and 23--a brief but extremely favorable run-the coach and the cast had a success on their hands and the juniors had money in their treasury. Following the usual tradition, the class voted to hold the annual junior-senior prom in honor of the seniors. Members of the two classes, therefore, danced away the fleeting moments of the night of April 12, and Went home With aching arches but still humming Hoagy Carmichael's lilting Stardust, All during their 'rirst two years in high school, members of the present junior class had been Watching, With slightly green-tinted feelings, induction services for several of the various clubs and societies, admitting only in the strictest confidence that Maybe if I exert a fraction more effort, I might feel a little touch on my shoulder during the next Honor Society induction, or With a few more A's I could raise my average and make the Beta Club. These wishes, fortunately, were realized by the large number of juniors who were tapped during the spring semes- ter, the time at Which juniors are Hrst eligible for membership in the honorary and scho- lastic organizations. This year, for the first time in the history of the school, a junior was chosen for the position of editor-in-chief of the POINTER, student newspaper. Other staff positions, such as that of sports editor, were also capa- bly filled by juniors. In another depart- ment of the publications division, these same underclassmen did excellent work in the pro- duction of the 1946 edition of the PEMICAN. Throughout the entire year, the juniors, under the brilliant supervision of Miss Eliza- beth Lindsay, have gone on successfully to higher and higher achievements. For this rea- son it might Well be said of the class of 1947 that it is composed of rising seniors. An election for class oiiicers was held in the early fall. Previous to this an active cam- paign was carried on by the various managers and soap box speakers. Betty Jo Ring was chosen president of the class: Richard Crowder, vice-president: Betty Jo Hedrick. secretary: and Lamarie McArthur, treasurer. Dolly Albright and Donald Goins were elected as representatives to the Upper House. s P Q P QHOMORE CLASS ' L i 5 r 1, ga C , 5 The sophomore class of the past year numbered three hundred and eighty-three. Part of these entered from the ninth grade at junior high and the remainder from the freshman class at senior high. If this enroll- ment holds, there will be a large graduating class in 1948. -I 9 Business really got under way when the class undertook a magazine campaign in order to fill its empty treasury. For two weeks the sophomores sold Curtis publications during their spare time. Prizes were given each day to the high salesman. At the end of the cam- paign, Betty Wilhite and Clements Mullins Walked away With the grand prizes. A1-

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It was not long before 'V H ' ' A 'v ' il ' 5' fm - INTRODUCTION TO THE CLUBS rwii' gff- 'gf' 'ff' rf' nf' -Y --'Y rf 7' -' r ff 1' N f' ' IGH SCHOOL life Would be incomplete Without student clubs and organ- izations. Eight clubs claimed the attention of various students, many of Whom belong to two or more clubs. There were clubs that fitted into the academic schedule of many 2 such as, the Latin club. Then, on the other hand, Were those that either chose their members by desirable qualities which they possessed or ap- pealed to individuals because they brought together people of common interests, as the Debating club. Under the category of organizations, not necessarily clubs, fell the governing bodies of the school-the Upper and ,Lower Houses. Also there Were two choral groups, an a cappella choir, band, and orchestra for the musi- cally inclined. More details of these activities will be found farther along in this article. It is regretable that not all students availed themselves of the activities of one or more club or organization. STUDENT coUNcIL , 3 I the young organization I X 5 realized the fm that they Q A 4 I needed a private oiice in I f. FTC ,V E 4. order to facilitate the han- , 5 E E ' f 8 U-.5 il dling of council business. C ii' ' The only available space -f I fi ,Q X l I 7' was a glassed-in omce in 3 v ' 2 l ul 1 2 tower three, on the second li Eiggliii? -'I D F l 3 floor. After permission Was 157, p X f 4' given to use this place, a i ,sph C'n K-p drive Was started to secure I ' I p I v'r ....,,ss1mmx a key. For days Mrs. Jack- K-5-KL The Upper House Early in the fall of 1945 a group of eight high school students met with their adviser, Miss Johnson, for the purpose of organizing the Work of the student council for the year. This was the initial meeting of the Upper House. A few Weeks later, two representa- tives of the freshman class joined the group. . son, secretary, was pursued by council members begging for the key. After this Was secured, a new diihculty arose. What was the value of an oHice With- out furniture? Finally this problem was par- tially solved by the installation of a few straight chairs, a couple of desks, and several posters. Since that time the oiice has been the center of all Upper House activities. During the course of the past year, the council funds at times reached a low ebb. It became necessary, therefore, for the Upper 'llll'