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

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DEDlCATlQTl p A xlla I y 52,42 V-94'- LX YV I 5 ,Jw j lg , f i, lx Ew a JG fd It has often been said that in a crisis which demands the services of a strong and able leader, there is usually to be found some one capable of assuming such a role, provided that the man and the circumstances do then adhere. This proved to be the case when, after the student body had decided to bring out their first year book, the choice of adviser for the undertaking fell upon Mr. Ralph Vance, member of the high school faculty. He it was who piloted the untried stall: through the endless difficulties involv- ed in the publication of an annual of which the school could well be proud - one which for two successive years was to win a first place national rating. It was Mr. Vance who suggested the original and appropriate name for the year book. lt was he who spent much of his spare time for two years with anonymous pictures, rubber cement, and exacting student editors. '05365v

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l T N.- y V' 'TX' mcg Wm NORTH CAROLINA In 1859 rhesumof ITS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM S20 was dedicated to the building of a log school house. In 1946 the High Point public schools were evaluated at 52,646,135 High Point is justly proud of its educational system, for it is recognized by educators as one of the finest in the state. When the city was incorporated, two churches, I T S C H U R C H E S Methodist and Presbyterian, opened their doors to High Point folk. In the eighty-eight years that have since elapsed, the number has increased until now eighty-seven houses of wor- ship are supported and attended by High Pointers. A city of progressive, industrious people, High Point I T S P E O P L E Township in 1947 boasts a population of 4-6,l97, composed of 79.819 white American, 19.773 Negroes, and .OSZ for- eign-born citizens, energetic people instrumental in the de- velopment of a small rural community into a well-balanced modern city. Good climate, availability of intelligent labor, ef- I T S F U T U R E ficient public utilities, adequate electric power, and modern municipal facilities, all point to greater growth and indus- trial progress in High Point, a name synonymous with opportunity. ALTITUDE 940 FT. - FCUNDED I859 T' lj-A -Q'G'g Ri'!Ll

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, j .6751 f- g ll , ? , ?'i Q, , , ,. - , I . ' -- x ' 4l I if ' i i f. - go, 7 X fl . AX Ll We admire this instructor not only for his pioneer spirit and his versatility, but also for his helpfulness and his genuine sincerity. As head of the diversified occu- pations department, he has demonstrated his understanding of student problems, and in his capacity as senior adviser, he has proved his ahility in guiding young people. ln Whatever he does, whether it is advising students or selling tickets at a game, he finishes well the task he has undertaken. It is therefore with sincere gratitude and real affection that We dedicate this 1947 edition of the Pvmicfmz to Ralph H. Vance, teacher, counselor, and friend. '4575v