Chapel Hill High School - Hill Life Yearbook (Chapel Hill, NC)

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A Thanksgiving Dance sponsor and her escort leave the Carolina lnn, scene of the formal Thanksgiving Dance. n the Three Phases Social Life Social life at Chapel Hill High School varies from informal sock hops in the gym to the Thanksgiving Dance, held in the elegant .Carolina Inn ballroom. The Junior- Senior, the most spectacular event of the year, is thorough- ly enjoyed by the Seniors, but, for the Juniors, tired from nights of decorating, the dance simply means great relief. Other highlights of the social calendar include the Home- coming Dance and the Sweetheart Ball, Throughout the year various school organizations also give dances and parties for their members or the student body. The Latin Club Dance and the PROCONIAN'S After Exams Dance are typical of these. CHHSers twist at a sock hop. D cademic The academic program at Chapel Hill y High School has long been very strong. A Accredited by the Southern Association of Schools, CHHS sends a high percentage of its graduates to college each year. As further proof of its high academic quality, this year Chapel Hill High School had six- teen National Merit Semi-Finalists. Industrious Sophomores study hard.

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Seniors do last cramming for final exams. of our School Year Finally spring comes with beach parties, Easter vacation, and sunburns, The Junior class presents in May the long- awaited Junior- Senior. Then come final exams taken with wishful thoughts of June, then g ra d ua t i on , and finally summer vacations, If So Cla ph om or e servants w a i t on upper- ssmen at the 1961 Junior- Senior ban- quet. C si Spring Snow holidays, basketball games, and mid-term exams are also highlights of the winter season. ln spite of all these activi- ties, winter seems to drag out indefinitely. HHSers participate in the UCYM carol ng,

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i Activities I or newspaper staffs, or clubs such as the French or Spanish club. of ur School Life Extra-curricular CHHSers participate in many extra-curricular activi- ties, both in the school and in the community. They render service through such worthwhile community activi- ties as the AFS Fourth of July Picnic, UNICEF, and the P.T.A. Thrift Shop. Following interests, CHHSers join the school annual Participation on an athletic team involves not only developing an interest, but also bringing recognition to the school by skill and good sportsmanship. Candystripers devote many hours to helping children at Memorial x v -Y Hospital. Cheerleaders lead a pep-rally for a i Senior victory at the Powder-Puff football game. ork A National Honor Society with capacity membership and a Spanish National Honor Society are active at CHHS. Both serve as stimuli for academic achievement, An out- standing high school library, well qualified teachers, and a balanced curriculum con- tribute much to this academic excellence. l think the air is a little warm in here. Let's open ALL the windows!