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

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and girls, each intent upon tuning his instru- ment and warming up for an hour of prac- tice. There are the clarinets, giving the pitch by blowing that clear A as only Wilkie and Ellis can blow it. A moment's pause, and then the other instruments join in. Then comes a tap of the baton on the conductor's stand, and immediately all is stilled. From that moment on, the H. P. I-I. S. Symphony Orchestra. under the direction of its capable leader, Miss Virginia Frank, settles down to a diligent rehearsal. For these hours of practice and enjoyment there is always a definite goal-the three an- nual concerts given in the fall, winter, and spring. This year, the first concert was a beneit performance for the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. The second was pre- xnted on March 17, at Junior High. In addition to the concerts there are the contests, district and state, at which the work of all public school musical organizations is evaluated. The orchestra is fortunate in hav- ing been able to hold a rating of I, Class A, for the three consecutive years before the war. This past year to the disappointment of the group the rating was lowered. The members of the high school orchestra enter heartily into the spirit of their work, both in the local trips and in public per- formances: and they will always have a tender spot in their hearts. not only for the Friday afternoon string rehearsals, but also for the hours spent under the magic of Miss Frank's baton. -iiii-11T Then come the members of the band, marching along in their smart blue and gray uniforms, headed by ten graceful majorettes and the high-stepping drum major, Ralston Welch. Amid the lusty shouts and applause of the football crowds they come out upon the field and parade in splendid formation. This musical organization, under the direc- tion of Mr. Gerald Bryant, has this year reached new levels of achievement. Among the high lights of the year, in addi- tion to the performances at the games, have been the programs given at each of the local elementary schools. This spring, also, Eve members of the band were selected to attend the musical clinic held in Salisbury. During the last semester came band and orchestra concerts, and also the events of music week. All in all, our band is a happy and spirited organization which commands attention and arouses enthusiasm wherever it plays. .- The a cappella choir is another of our musical groups of which we may justly be proud. It numbers some sixty members, all carefully selected and trained under the direc- tion of Mr. Carl Cronstedt, whose prepara- tion for this work is excellent in that he studied under Melius Christiansen, the re- nowned Scandinavian a cappella director. Each Week the members come together for one of those memorable Monday evening re- hearsals, characterized by a spirit of devout- ness and sincerity. Cn these occasions, those passing by may sometimes hear the passionate or valiant strains of Day of Judgment or A Mighty Fortress Is Our God issuing from the choir room on the second floor. This musical group is in demand for a number of different occasions, such as school assemblies, the Christmas program, Parent- Teacher meetings, the teachers' district con- vention, and local church services. Because of its beauty and simplicity the music, which is almost entirely sacred, has a definite appeal for all heaters. The outstanding event of the present year has been the magnificent rendi- tion of part of Hande1's Messiah before an audience which more than filled the large auditorium at Senior High. On this occasion the choir was aided by a number of local singers, some of Whom were former students of the high school. Because of the character of the music ren- dered and of the spirit in which it is sung. we value our a cappella choir as one of the greatest inspirational influences in our school life. 'l17l'

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on this Canteen is fun, says Jeanne. The snack-bar is nice: the game room, interest- ing: and the whole upstairs for dancing is going to be wonderfu1. Well, girls, all good things must come to an end, so we will have to close this epi- sode of the past until another time, and get back to work, concluded the leader. HI-Y CLUB The aim of the Hi-Y is To create, main- tain, and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of Christian character. During 1945-46, the senior group consisted of twenty boys, elected from junior and senior classes. Later lifteen juniors were added. Stewart Hartley served as president of the organization last year. Undoubtedly the outstanding event of the year was the annual Older Boys' Conference, held at Wesley Memorial Church. Delegates attended from other towns. The program consisted of addresses, election of officers, and a banquet. Among the benefits afforded by the Hi-Y, probably the greatest is the opportunity given the boys to discuss common problems under sympathetic leadership. DEBATING CLUB Heated arguments . . . intelligent young people. Yes, I know whom you mean. They are members of the Debating Club, and with them you will find the advisers, Miss Wyche and Miss Hatch. Topics? Yes, the pressing national ques- tions are the topics they discuss. The prob- lems of peace time, military conscription, was the topic for this year's triangular debate. Who are members of the team? Sophia Stelfan and Herman Coble, with Betty Lewis as alternate, compose the affirmative, while Susan Uhl and Claude McKinney, with Billy Hennis as alternate, compose the negative team. Yes, the affirmative was very good, but the negative team was victorious in the local debate and went to the semi-finals in the district contest. ----W 1 Yes, Mary Hennis, president, and Doris Allen, secretary, worked with the members and they had a successful year. Thank you, I'm so glad I was able to give you the information about the 1946 debaters at High Point High. THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Just imagine having tea in the governor's mansion! Delegates to the state rally of the Future Homemakers of America did this very thing and met Mrs. Gregg Cherry, the gov- ernor's wife. Still another highlight of the conference was the fashion show in which students modeled dresses made in sewing classes. Our organization is made up of pupils studying homemaking in both junior and senior high schools of the United States. As an integral part of the program of home eco- nomics, it offers opportunity for the plan- ning and carrying out of activities related to homemaking. The local chapter, organized this year un- der the direction of Miss Mary Miller, elected the following officers: Eleanor Hauser, presi- dent: Billie Stroud, vice-president: Madge O'Brien, secretary: and Gwen Saunders, treas- urer. Although still in its infancy, the local group has sent delegates both to the district and to the state rallies, and some of the mem- bers plan to attend the F.H.A. camp at White Lake during the summer. xg yl n-gi Z!----M .-... It is the sixth period. The place is the orchestra room. filled with some forty boys -l15l'

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INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVITIES To see the members of these classes in action--studying that English lesson, working on some school committee, enjoying the friendliness of the Proms, or walking leisurely through the halls in the company of the. steady date-1s to know High Point High School. The extra-curricular activities range from dramatic productions and journalistic endeavors to many services to the school: such as assisting in the library and store. Besides that, there has been established here in the last few years a Bible Department, which many high schools are not privileged to have. Its activities have proved as beneficial as have those of the art and vocational side. The social part has not been neglected, for a few dances have been sponsored, as well as the crowning feature of the year: namely, the Junior-Senior and Sophomore-Freshman Proms. This year has been well- rounded from a standpoint of education, service and recreation, as the following review of activities will evidence. to the Christmas program, directed by Miss Bulwinkle. PTA NIGHT Parent-go-to-School Night is the time set aside each year for fathers and mothers to meet those very patient people-the teachers -Who have to put up with mama's little The reading of the Christmas story, pre- ceding each scene, was done in turn by Jane Rhodes and Susan Uhl. To the music of the darlings for one hundred and eighty days each year. On such occasions dear old H. P. H. S. seems unlike itself. As in previous years, the schoolrooms were brightly lighted and were gay with autumn flowers. In the various de- partments there were beaming teachers meet- ing anxious parents. Every one talked about everything, from biology to Junior's new tooth, with occa- sional remarks concerning the speakers of the night. These last included Mr. Edgar Hart- ley, Miss Anna Mendenhall. Betty Jo Ring, and Mr. Charles P. Carroll, all of whom spoke on the guidance of youth. Later refreshments were served in the cafe- teria, which had been beautifully decorated by the PTA committee for the occasion. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM There was a hush in the auditorium. The house lights dimmed and the curtain opened to the strains of O Holy Night, played by Louise Erickson on her violin as a prelude old, familiar carols, rendered by the a cap- pella choir, various groups entered and took tableau positions on the stage. The colorful costumes, varied lighting, and the reverent attitude of the players, added much to the beauty and impressiveness of the program. Beginning with the band of travelers fol- lowing the star, came the Annunciation, the message of the angels to the shepherds, the entrance of the Magi, and finally the Nativity Scene, in which Evelyn Hutton enacted the part of Mary and Frank Von Drehle, that of Joseph. As the entire cast knelt in adoration, the audience and choir sang Joy to the World. Then came the words of the benediction: May the Lord bless you and keep you: the Lork make His face to shine upon you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. And in silence the audience tiled out of the darkened auditorium. THE AMATEUR SHOW This way, said the usher, leading me -l13l-