Durham High School - Messenger Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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2 Jfk eg ax ,f ' I 2 I - 9' ii L,.. if ' -Y - ' ...ul Ll' 'L SL' ' . l 1 : ' ii - -1 As the body as well as the mind was considered, athletics began to develop until now it holds quite an important place in the school life. The fundamental purpose of athletics is to teach true sportsmanship to its participants, but at the same time the teams have brought vic- tory and honor to the school. The basketball team won the state championship in 1925, 1926, 1927, 1950, and 1931, and was runner-up in the N. C. Sta-te tournament in 1929. The football team crowned its years of steady work by winning the state championship in 1931. Several years ago wrestling was started in Durham High School with a good deal of success. In 1931 and 1952 the wrestlers won first place in the state wrestling tournament conducted by State College. Boxing, tennis, baseball, track, and golf are some of the other sports that have been successfully started in the school. journalistic tendencies have also been developed in Durham High School. Besides the class in journalism there is an annual publication, The Messenger, and a bi-monthly news- paper, The Hi-Rocket. Both of these publications are members of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and, as members, have brought honor to the school. In 1930, 1931, and 1932, The Hi-Rocket won over all the school newspapers in the nation and in 1930 and 19.31 The Messenger won first place in the nation. In 1932 The Hi-Rocket won the Hume Cup for the best school newspaper in the state. The students in foreign languages have not only learned things that will be useful in future life but have also brought recognition to our school. They have made a good showing each year in the state language contest and in 1929 and 1930 pupils from Durham High School won first places in the State Latin Contest. XYhile some students are learning cultural subjects, others are learning commercial subjects which help them a great deal in be- coming the leading business men and women of our city. In the State Commercial Contests held each year, the pupils have established an enviable record. In 1929, 1930, and 1931 the shorthand classes won several cups, both the beginners and the advanced pupils. In 1931 the typists also won first place. Since its feeble start in 1881, the Durham High School has progressed and won recognition. In a short while it has done very creditable and exceptional work, made startling progress, and has taken its place among the best schools in North Carolina. One of the most visible results of this progress is the spirit that is in- stilled into the students, and as a result a larger percentage of Dur- ham High School graduates attend college and a smaller percentage fail than from any other school ..5,,.,,. . . . ,-,pgs ' in North Carolina. This record should be a constant source of pride HUM.: Cl-P to the citizens of Durham. PAGE 12

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