Florence High School - Florentine Yearbook (Florence, SC)

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THIZ FLORENTINE FLORENCE HIGH COMPETES IN LEAGUE CONTESTS In the preliminary examinations held this spring, the following stu- dents of the Florence High School qualified to compete in the annual meet held in Columbia. April 26-28: English, Virginia McKeithen and Jane Williamsong Latin, Virginia McKei- theng biology, Julia Baker, algebra, .lulia Baker and Sara Rogersg history, Edgar Stanton and James Dabneyg and declamation, Burrel Snider. The win- ners were Jane Williamson, third in Ijnglishg Julia Baker, third in biology: and Burrel Snider, third in declama- tion. The Yellow Jacket cinder men. in their second appearance on Melton Field in Columbia, proved a real treat in the annual high school meet, held April 27 and 28. In the finals, Jack Smith tied for first place in the high jumpg and Harlee Powell came second in the 100 yard dash, and fourth in the 220 yard dash. The following qual- ified for the finals: Red Schuyler, 440 yard dashg Jack Smith. high jumpg and Harlee Powell, the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Others making the trip were Joe Commander, Alexander Kendall. David McLeod, and S. K. Young, man- ager. FLORENCE HI GOES ON THE AIR On Wednesday, April 19, at 1:30 P. M., Colonel Moore, and the girls' quar- tet of the Florence High School Glee club, under the direction of Miss Mil- dred Smith, broadcast from Station W. B. T., in Charlotte, N. C. Representing the Committee on Education of the South Carolina Council, Colonel Moore discussed in his concise, forceful man- ner, the program for education in a , A CAMP NIXON A SEA SHORE CAMP Boys 10-'12 .... June 8-22 Boys 13 8 up . June 29-July 13 Girls 10-12 .... July 18-28 A. C. L.-Y. M. C. A. , 4 period of depression, the keynote be- ing education in the broader sense ol leading to wiser action. The quar- tet, composed of Margaret C. Smith, Peggy Aiken, Ethel Russell, and Mar- garet Fortner. sang Borcarolle, from TALES OF HOFFMANg Brahm's Lul- laby g and Sundown , from LON- DONDERRY AIR, arranged by Wilson. The entire program was graciously received, and the delegation cordially invited to return. COLUMBIA JINX IS BROKEN The grip of the Columbia jinx seems to have been suddenly broken, and Florence can stretch her ancient rival on the mat. instead of always takingi the count herself. After two heart-refreshing victories over the Capitals during basketball season, the Jacket base-ball team, on Thursday, May 4, staged the only real walk-away over a Columbia Hi team at any time during current history in competition between the two schools. Gaining in the first two innings a lead that was never to be threatened, the Florence nine scored almost at will over the Capitals who failed dur- ing nine innings to hit their proper stride. The Jacket battery, Hyer-Hol- land, was never in any trouble. Hyer struck out thirteen men and allowed but three hits during the entire game. Those doing conspicuously good work for the locals were Blackwell on first, and Sturkie at short stop, whose double brought in three men. In Dick Taliaferro, the Capital third f fs Don't kid yourself that you will be the one in twenty to succeed. Be sure by insuring your future through The Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co. Edwin F. Brooks General Agent S I 15 baseman, a real sportsman was pre- sented. At all times he discouraged the sort of razzing that was likely to provoke dissention. The spectators in the bleachers near third base soon rec- ognized him as the sport he is, and soon showered him with good-natured and often times admiring remarks. SOCIETIES COMPETE FOR TROPHY Literary society competition this year promises to be the keenest in the history of the Florence High School. On Tuesday evening, in oration, Clyde Haselden tCriterionl, speaking on Wake Up, America, will compete against Jack Muldrow tlftopianl, whose oration is One out of One Hundred Twenty Million. Sarah Reinhardt tUtopianJ will give The Music Master in competition against Allie Stricklin tCriterionJ whose se- lection is We NVillie Winkief' Rep- resenting Criterions, Simon Ward will give in declamation I Ani Innocent of This Blood. John Hussey tllto- pianl will speak on America's Un- Crowned Queen. The topic for debate on Wednesday evening is Resolved: That the United States Should Recognize Soviet Russia. The affirmative will be upheld by the Criterion team, composed of Edgar Stanton, President, and Clyde Hasel- den. The Utopians, defending the neg- ative, are Jack Muldrow and John Hussey, President. All decisions will be announced at this time and the medals and cup pre- sented. Attractive musical numbers have been arranged for each evening, and a large audience is invited to hear programs that will be well worth- while. , -Q Frank H. Barnwell Co. Phone No. 5 We Insure Everything but Tomorrow V I f 'r BOOKS-MUSIC-SCHOOL AND WEDDING INVITATIONS-AND CALLING CARDS --WE PLEASE YOUL- THE NEWSY HUT The Book and Music Store of Florence S I

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14 THE FLORENTINE MARY CORBIN CROWNED QUEEN OF THE MAY The crowning of the May Queen on Friday, May 5, was one of the most beautiful pageants ever presented in Florence. The festivities began with a selection by the high school band. Following came the Dance of the Wooden Soldiers, presented by mem- bers of the girls' gym class dressed in red, white, and blue uniforms. Immediately after this dance the approach of the queen and her attend- ants was heralded by Betty McCall and Elizabeth Rogers, who wore dainty purple and gold costumes. The :attendants were Ethel Russell. Sarah Lynch, Pauline Proctor, Dorothy Mc- Leod, Kitty Smith, and Betsy Spar- row, whose dresses were of sheer, frilly organdy in pastel tints. Her majesty, Mary Corbin, dressed in a white satin with a lace ruff and long, flowing train, attended by her bearers. adorable little Flora McLeod and Sarah Houck in fluffy white organdy. The queen proceeded around the walk to her regal white throne, erected on the steps amid a background of gar- lands of pink roses. T. I. Martin, in court costume, graciously placed the crown of pearls on the queen's head, just after which an invisible choir, composed of Peggy Aiken, Margaret Fortner, and Margaret R. Smith, sang I Love You Truly . Charles McLen- don presented the queen with an arm- ful of roses. The Balloon Dance, the Garland Dance, the Hoop Dance, and several Frolics were then presented for the queen's pleasure. A beautiful May-pole dance served as a fitting climax for the ceremonies. After these festivities the queen and her court graciously made their de- parture. I I I E FLORENCE ENTERTAINS SCOUT JAMBOREE The annual Jamboree for the Boy Scouts of the Pee Dee area was held Friday, May 5, with the Florence Scouts as hosts. At 10:45 all the troops lined up according to their numerical order and paraded through the busi- ness streets of the city. It was a gala affair with colors flying, and the pa- rade, which was over two blocks long, proved that the men of Florence and surrounding cities were truly trying to give of their best to the youth of the section. After the parade had re- turned to Hicks' Field, dinner was served by the Florence Council, as- sisted by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Smithg Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hardee: Chief Mc- Iver and Mrs. Frank Brand. At 2 o'clock the competitive events began, but soon gave way to Jupiter Pluvius who came down in full force and sent the 600 scouts scurrying to the gym, where the contests began. After the knot-tying and first aid events had been completed, Old Sol came out in all his glory and laughed Jupiter Pluvius to scorn. With hopes high the troops prepared for the re- maining events but again the rain poured, so the Jamboree had to be postponed. Active in Scout life are the follow- ing Seniors of Florence High School: Claude Smith C63-Senior Patrol Leader, Harvard Dudley t7l-Junior Assistant Scoutmasterg John Hussey C875 Edgar Stanton C81-Senior Patrol Leader, Joe Taylor C81-Assistant Scoutmasterg T. E. Mathews 195- Senior Patrol Leader. ' r 5 McCown-Smith Corp. Shopping Center of the Pee Dee J UNIORS FETE SENIORS In a setting of unusual beauty, the Junior-Senior banquet of this year proved to be one of the loveliest ever presented for the graduating class. The dining room of the Central Hotel was transformed for the occasion into a rose garden with a pink and white color scheme predominating. Dainty, old-fashioned nosegays and houta- nieres graced each cover, while in the center of every table was a mound of pink roses. The program for the evening was as follows: Just an Old-Fashioned Garden - Ben Easterling. Welcome-Harlee Powell. .i'The Minuet'-Miss Barfield's Pu- pi s. To the Seniors-David McLeod. Response-T. I. Martin. Daisy Petals -Sarah Reinhardt. My VVild Irish Bose -Girls' Quar- tette. To the Faculty-Sarah Lynch. Response-Mr. Briggs. . Smiling Through --Ben Easterling, Betsy Sparrow. . Moonlight and Roses -Girls' Quar- tette. The menu consisted of fruit cock- tail, chicken salad, celery, olives, sand- wiches, iced tea, Neapolitan cream, and cake. i ' Immediately following the banquet the floor was cleared for the .dance which brought the Junior-Senior to a successful close. There is but one good fortune to the honest man. This is opportunity, and sooner or later, opportunity Will 001129 to him who can make use of lt.-David Starr Jordan. I ' Q B , . Hd C 4 107-113 East Evans street AIKEN 3z LONG, Inc. arrlnger W' 0' Florence, South Carolina Florence, S. C- Evefyfhing ill Hardware and Om. 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if 16k THE FLORENTINEi 'QJOKESW1 Reporter: What is Prof. Holman's lfresearch work? Brother James: It consists princi- pally of hunting for his spectacles. lk Ik il Bee Furchgott: No, I simply couldn't wear this coat: it is too tight. V Clerk: Pardon me, madam, but I've shown you all of our stock now. That's your own coat you have on. it lk if Tommie, said the teacher, what is one-fifth of three-seventeenths? I don't know exactly, replied Tommie, but it isn't enough to worry about. - lk Ill It Mrs. Gee: What happened in 1732? F. Willis, promptly: George Wash- ington was born. Mrs. Gee: Correct: what happened in 1736? Fred, after a long pause: George Washington was four years old. Pk ll' Ill Lf Shopwalker-That lady who has just left says you showed her no cour- tesy or politeness whatever. Assistant-Then they're about the only things in the shop I didn't show ter. lb III if Teacher: Jack, give me a sentence with the word flippancy. Muldrow: Let's flippancy whether 1 pass or flunk. if if if Drink, said the Irish preacher, is the greatest curse in the country. It makes yer quarrel with yer neighbor. It makes yer shoot at yer landlord, and it makes yer miss him. lk lk lk Political Speaker: Pm pleased to sec such a dense crowd here tonight. Voice: Don't be too pleased. We ain't all dense. if Hi il Mrs. Bodger was pleased with the half-crown she had earned by posing for an artist, but for her employer she had nothing but contempt. Artistsl she grumblecl. Humphl Asked me to sit for 'im, 'e did, and, when I went to 'is stoodio, blest if 'e didn't keep me standing for a 'ole , A TRAGI-COMEDY IN TWO ACTS l ACT I S Pancake sleeves-jabots--Empire sashes-flared skirts-rows and rows of shirring-frill galorel Jane Wil- liamson whacking a hole in her Class Day dress, and desperately endeavor- iing to conceal it with a bow--Virginia l l McKeithen and Elizabeth Anderson trying to outbrag each other on their handiwork-Bee Furchgott wondering why the machine sews backward- Betty Harper sadly remarking that she cut her dress exactly by the pat- tern but didn't a single notch hit. Others saying that sewing had taught them to buy their clothes already made- Are you sure that Pm the only girl in the class who is making her dress by this pattern? Interspersed with the frantic and continuous calls for help, the regular routine for many is to baste, stitch, and rip: and some say that their :dresses have been ripped so often that ithey are beginning to resemble mos- ,quito netting. i Cutting out iu despair, the seams- Ltresses become Pollyannas when the material begins to take shape. But ialas, who would have thought that .the ldresses were going to fit like sizes Qforty-eight! Miss Levin to the rescue, 'with a dart here and a tuck there. , tCurtainJ 1 ACT II Scene I-Class Day What a darling dress! Did you make it? Oh, yes, I made every stitch of it, comes the proud reply. Scene Il-Graduation Das' Such a be-yeu-ti-ful organdie dress! Surely you didn't make it? At this point the sweet girl graduate adds two inches to her stature. And Miss Levin, who has supervised our dresses and made them worthy of Chanel, calmly smiles. A Matter of Choice Old Lady ton platforinbz Which platform for the Chicago train? Porter: Turn to the left and you'll be right. -Lady: Don't he impertiuent, my man. Porter: All right, then, turn to BAND ROUNDS OUT YEAR'S WORK Under the direction of Mr. Fickling, the High School band has prepared many delightful selections for Com- mencement, as a climax to the enjoy- able numbers layed during regular assembly periodis throughout the year. The personnel of the organization is as follows: Clarinets-George Bonnette, Bill Young, Helen O'Harra, Arthur Ba- roody, George Baker, Bob Cary, Rob- ert Quick, Eber Ward. Bass Clarinet-Leon Spiller. Flute-Simon Ward. . Saxophones-Henry Baldwin, Ed- win Zeigler, Mandeville Rogers.. Cornets-Robert ' Nettles, Vincent Boswell, Sterling Medlin, James Mc- Crary. , Basses-Raymond Hutchinson, Frank Davis. . U Altos-Bill Revell, Bill Pettigrew, Jack Adams. Trombone-C. E. Long, Manley Hines. Drums-Joe Privette, Herbert Dud- ley. W 5 CONGRATULATIONS! YQ 101 STEIN'S 312.50 CLOTHES s t , Q Florence Fashion Center HVVHERE QUALITY IS HIGHER Tl-IAN PRICE J 105 South Dargan Street 110-112 West Evans Street Florence, S. C. hour. I your right and you'll he left! , 5 , ' 'N D A R B Y ' S s.: ,3s.-.-.5453-DQ277 -'N OUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE THE BEST IN TOWN OR ANYWHERE AROUND I dy'f'rs.-.94-iXX27'?r 505 W. Palmetto Street Phone 277 BEST WISHES, GRADUATES! Q 4