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

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Seniors wait in line to talk with one of the most popular schools, UNC at Chapel Hill. Students become acquainted with various colleges Mitchell College ' s representative raps with Eddie Blackwelder. When Central ' s juniors and seniors left the girls ' gym or the cafeteria on College Day, they had obtained a handful of applications, manuals, and perhaps a clearer idea of where they wanted to continue their education. Representatives from seventy colleges and junior colleges and twenty nursing and technical schools provided students with information about ad¬ missions, curriculum, and social activities. Students interested in a college or university were directed to the girls ' gym. Those with plans to attend a technical school visited the cafeteria. The morning was split into four 45-minute periods to allow almost all juniors and seniors to visit with the representatives. College Day was sponsored and planned by.ahe Na¬ tional Honor Society and Beta Club. Charlsie Moore finds a school for herself after talking with the repre¬ sentative from Fayetteville State College. 26 College Day

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With the assistance of Gary Keaton and a stepladder, Danny Davis stuffs and stuffs toilet paper into the Key Club — Keyette exhibit. together their artistic and mechanical abilities Senior Tammy Cooke, escorted by John Rhodenhiser, was crowned Homecoming Queen during half-time activities. For some Centralites Friday, October 23, began at 6:30 a.m.; and for others the night before had never ended. This was a characteristic of the spirit exempli¬ fied by many students for Homecoming 1970. Laboring all week, various clubs and organizations constructed exhibits which were placed on campus to be viewed by the public and judged Friday afternoon. These early risers worked tediously to find that they had gained outstanding recognition: junior jaycees, receiving first place; GAA ' s, second place; and Civi- tans — Civinettes tying with Key Club — Keyettes for third place. Preceding the announcement of exhibit winners, the Homecoming Court was presented to the student body by Tim Blackburn. This group of girls chosen by their respective classes and football team members, was made up of ten seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores. At 6:45 p.m. on this same evening, a pep caravan left Central for the stadium where the Bison defeated the Crimsiey Whirlies 26-8. Tammy Cooke was crowned as Homecoming Queen during half-time and reigned during the dance held after the game. Homecoming 25

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Professionals discuss and explain their careers The Marine representative finds that the major area of questions falls on the authenticity of the marine reputation. Sponsored by the High Point Rotary Club, Career Day offered Central students a chance to explore jof) possibilities in different areas. Approximately 56 pro¬ fessional men and women were present to provide information concerning various aspects of their fields, such as trends, requirements, earnings, and opportunities. They also encouraged students to stay in school, as a good education is essential in today ' s world. Guest speaker Armand Spizzirri, a representative of the American Humanities Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, talked to juniors and seniors in the auditorium, while sophomores listened over the P.A. system. Mr. Spizzirri urged students to fight the establishment but pointed out that they must first learn which establishment to fight. He cau¬ tioned that in order to be successful, a job must be enjoyable. the morning was divided into two sessions, with students choosing the fields in which they were most interested. Careers are discussed realistically so that students may evaluate them for themselves. Philip Lombardo of WCHP—TV in High Point explains the intricate operations of television communications. Career Day 27