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

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down the aisle to my seat. I surveyed my program, dated March 7. The Parent- Teachers' Association of High Point High School presents The Talent Parade, it read. Because the event had been the subject of talk for a week, I knew that the script for this second annual amateur show had been written by Bob Renfrow and Ray Smith, and also that Miss Cox and Miss Johnson were the directors. As I tried to read fur- I ther, the lights went .1 out. Darkness . . -. a 7' 3 hush of expectancy . . . 'A a glitter of lights as the Y curtain opened . . . a Q' i broadcasting station re- vealed . . . a control booth . . . a piano and a band . . . the an- nouncer's voice . . . s t u d e nts performing .3 - singly or in groups . . . many participants in the gala program . . . the curtain . . . a lingering spirit of gayety amid the darkness. Afterwards came the awards. The best group performance had been given by the 'Dixieland Clinkersf' Carolyn Ward, with her vocal solos, won lirst prize for the best single performance, with Ralph Tilden sec- ondfor his piano solo, The Fire Dance. Then came congratulations for all, and an- other amateur show paased into history. JUNIOR PLAY After six weeks of hard work, coupled with the usual amount of trials and tribula- tions, the 1946 junior class play, Ever Since Eve, was ready for presentation. The night of all nights at length arrived. The curtain opened on the scene in which Mr. and Mrs. Clover CDiane Snyder and Bob Hesterj were attempting to transform the nursery into an oflice for their son Johnny CBob Renfrowj, editor of the school news- paper. As the play continues, Johnny, Spud Er- win fLuke Lewisl , and Pres Hughes CCheck Gentryj all came down with measles. Then Susan Blake CCaroline Ardenj, Johnny's girl, took over the paper with the help of Betsy Erwin CCornelia Ann I-Iodginj , Lucy- bell Lee CBetsy Hardinj, and the journalism teacher, Miss Willard CPat Conradj, who eventually married the principal CClaude McKinneyj. Under the able direction of Miss Ruth Goodman, the play was successfully presented on March 22 and 23, before an appreciative audience. SENIOR PLAY The dramatic highlight of each senior year is and always will be the senior play. The choice this year-Sixteen in August--added another success to the long list of dramatic productions sponsored by the graduating classes of past years. The cast was an excellent one and, ac- cording to the audience, all were well-fitted to their particular roles. Among those taking part were some of the outstanding person- alities of the school, such as Patricia Hubbard, Jack Murphey, Nell Siceloff, Charles Mann, and Evelyn Hutton, all of whom had leading roles. They were ably supported, however, by Joyce Shelby, Susan Uhl, Barbara Burton, Martha Lou Holton, Betty Auman, Jeanne Snyder, Charles Payne, Elaine Forward, Bet- ty McEver, David Tillson, and Jean Bridges. Student committees on the production staff were headed by the following faculty advis- ers: director, Miss Bulwinkle: house, Miss Milling and Mrs. Rogers: tickets, Miss Lind- say: publicity, Miss Johnson: properties, Miss Wyche: and stage, Mr. Kenneth Smith. THE SENIOR PARTY For the lirst time in the history of our class we were to have a party-all our own. The P.-T. A. had promised this party to the class securing the largest number of member- ships for the organization, and we had won it. Hence the senior party! Since Curt Mc- Donald, Donald Hooper, Hugh Gordon, and 'll9l'

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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-

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other outstanding athletes did not have a free night until after both the football and bas- ketball seasons had closed, the affair was not to be scheduled until February sixth. Y Q - :yy i N JN' is A 9 1 The cafeteria was decorated in greenery and in the school colors, blue and white, by Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Gamble, and Mrs. Hub- bard, all P.-T. A. members. Everything was at length ready for the big party, the only gathering exclusively for the seniors. Soon after eight o'clock the groups began to straggle in, and by eight-thirty the class had the situation well in hand. Anne Stuart, Betty Spearman, Ann Gamble, Polly Payne, Ora Black, and numbers of onlookers were engrossed in lively games of Chinese check- ers. Hoy Lee Fesperman had the turn table going at full speed, and Susan Uhl, Bill Russell, Nell Sicelolf, Bill Martin, Ruth Ellis, Gene Holder, Anne Steed, Louis Cramer, Tricia Hubbard, Buddy Deal, and others were making good use of its music. Although the dance had been scheduled as informal, it was decided that Pete and Bill Brewer, when they arrived in T-shirts and brogans, had really taken the hostesses at their word. Only food could have interrupted these fun-loving seniors, and that's just what hap- pened. Margaret Barrier, Betty Auman, Bet- ty McEver, and Martha MacKenzie called from attractively appointed punch tables that refreshments were served. A mad rush fol- lowed, then back to more games and dancing until eleven-thirty, when everyone said good- night and thanks to those swell P.-T. A. mothers. THE SOCIAL STANDARDS CONFERENCE When November of last year rolled around, it found the members of both the Upper and Lower Houses beginning preparations for what is always one of the most interesting events of the year-the annual Social Stand- ards Conference, participated in by the entire student body. The date was set for Novem- ber 14. After hours of detailed planning, under the joint guidance of Miss Johnson and Miss Cox, everything was finally in readiness for the event. Following the usual custom, on this occa- sion, the regular daily routine was disre- garded. During the day, therefore, boys and girls could be seen at intervals thronging the corridors or else scurrying to attend the as- sembly programs or the panel discussions of their choice. Foursquare was the theme chosen for the conference, the four sides representing education, religion, physical education, and social life. Speakers on these topics included a number of local citizens, who gave gen- erously of their time to take part in the discussions. Bob Hauser, as president of the S-tudent Council, opened the assembly and welcomed both the ninth grade pupils from Junior High and the visitors from adjoining schools. Mr. C. P. Carroll, superintendent of the city schools, briefiy added his greetings to Bob's. Dr. George Mauze, Presbyterian minister from Winston-Salem, was the speaker of the morning. Everyone enjoyed his interesting talk on What's Your Name? He em- phasized the necessity of having a good name and of keeping it clean. Among the topics for panel discussion were the following: college, making and keeping friends, sportsmanship, science, religion, speech and diction, music, and other timely subjects of interest to young people. Of course several unfortunate people just had to get lost somewhere in the halls, or perhaps they would enter the wrong rooms only to come dashing frantically to the right place after having been marked absent. 'l20lr