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

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House to undertake several schemes to help out the financial situation. That these were successful resulted from the cooperation of the students in rallying to the call to buy such articles as pennants and basketball badges. Perhaps the most important event of the year was the annual Social Standards Con- ference sponsored by the Upper House. Each member contributed generously of his time and work in order to make the conference worthwhile. The general theme, Four- Square, emphasized the physical, the rec- reational, the intellectual, and the spiritual aspects of high school life. The members of the Upper House were particularly happy in their work of the past year, largely because of the fact that they were united in all of their efforts for the betterment of the student body. The Lower House Homecoming parade, bond drives, traffic, fire drills, bulletin boards-all these form a foundation of work for the Lower House. Each item requires a special committee com- posed of Lower House members. These groups are changed twice a year, since rep- resentatives from home rooms are elected at the beginning of each semester. The homecoming parade, sponsored by Lower House, thrilled the town with en- thusiasm for the game with Salisbury. Each home room had an entry in the parade. The originality and color of these entries made a spectacular sight. Early in the fall under the chairmanship of Betty Spearman, the Lower House spon- sored a Victory Loan campaign in which the goal was one hospital equipment unit. When the drive closed, the committee announced that we had sold enough bonds to purchase five hospital units at 33,000 each. The two Houses have worked together on several projects. The representatives gave a tea dance for the social standards conference. The gym was filled with pumpkins, painted turkeys, and stacks of corn. Dick Kellam acted as master of ceremonies. The Amateur Show gave another oppor- tunity for joint action. Pete Armstrong headed the planning committee which heard the auditions with the aid of Miss Frank and Mr. Cronstedt. The week of March 7, the date of the show, the stage crew with Charlie Payne as chairman, went to work and made a very realistic radio station. The show was a success! Then the traffic problem returned to first place in the list of improvements needed. Doris Allen and her traflic committee with the help of the other representatives planned a chapel program. This program asked for the cooperation of the students. Traflic posters covered the bulletin boards. The cam- paign started and the traffic improved. Working in the Lower House has given each member experience and the opportunity to help his school. It develops future leaders of the student body and encourages all stu- dents to take an active part in the school government. I L 0 .. if A - 55 N L THE N IONAL NOR lg 4 crnjy Q W M . X - - L.. Induction into the National Honor Society is an inspiring occasion, and one which is attended with a serious appeal. Membership denotes an honor which no other society can give. Every year two inductions are held, the National Honor Society Service Award being presented at the last meeting. 'l12l'

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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'

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The singing of the Lord's Prayer by Betty Sue Coltrane opened the hnal induction for this year. The old members occupied the seats on the left side of the stage while, on the right, empty chairs awaited the new mem- bers. In the center of the stage a large table held the candle-rack, containing twenty can- dles with only the center candle lighted. After the introduction by the president, Jane Rhodes, the four qualities, service, lead- ership, scholarship, and character, in which National Honor Society members must be outstanding, were stressed by Blanchard Bon- ner, Nell Siceloff, Susan Uhl, and Bob Hauser. Following these speeches the mem- bers, each holding a lighted candle, went out among the audience to tap those who had best achieved these qualities. The newly tapped candidates, both thrilled and elated, gathered in the hall from which the procession moved down the two aisles. Reaching the stage, the entire group remained standing as the candidates accepted the honor of membership and repeated the pledge. A candle was lighted by Ann Gamble for each new member as he or she signed the National Honor Society register in charge of Margaret Barrier. Soft music was furnished by Ralph Tilden and Joanne Sechrest. Those who were taken into membership were: Anne Stuart, Ruth Ellis, Marjorie Streicher, Nellie Jones, Betty McEver, Betty Lou Meadows, Patsy Conrad, Parish Sizemore, Caroline Arden, Diane Snyder, James John- son, Don Huber, Jeanne Kline, Joyce Lin- thicum, Bob Hester, Dorothy Clodfelter, Mary McMu1lan, Anita Withers, and Bob Renfrow. The highlight of the program came when the president announced the presentation of the National Honor Society Service Award, emblematic of unselfish service. Last year's winner, Jacksie Miller, was given the honor of announcing the winner and of presenting the award. After Jacksie had given a brief sketch of the unknown winner, everyone realized that it was Nell Sicelolf. On receiving the award, Nell was able only to say Thank 'l13l' you , two words which eloquently expressed just how she felt. For its project last year the National Honor Society decided to make a scrapbook containing clippings of all school activities. This scrapbook will be continued from year to year and can be referred to at any time for information. In addition, as a means of revenue, the members sold personal calling cards. The Honor Society for the past several years has had charge of the awarding of scholarships to three high-ranking seniors. Two of these, valued at ifty dollars annually for four years, are given by High Point Col- lege, and one, of the same value, is awarded by Guilford College. TA CLUB fr' Zan, J Quang I f get t Li A gg: B e howl' ' . a a Mia X! . . . designated by the high school au- thorities as worthy of special recognition be- cause of outstanding attainment and prom- ise. And so are the members chosen for the second largest Beta Club in North Carolina. Along with these requirements, the stu- dent chosen must have good mentality and character, creditable achievement, and com- mendable attitudes. The Beta Club is a n0n-Secret, achievement service organization. If you want to get an idea into the heads of men, place it in the hearts of youth. The prime purpose of the organization is to arouse among its members an ambition for 3 fuller life and a better state of society. For students who have made an average of ninety-two or above, there is a silver