Florence High School - Florentine Yearbook (Florence, SC)

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ON YOUR MARK, ' Give THE GRASS SENIORS O F in : A CHANCE STUDENTS PRESENT INSPIRING PROGRAM At the assembly period on February 10, as a fitting conclusion for the first semester's work, and as a reception totthe freshmen advanced from Junior High, students and faculty members gave a splendid interpretation of the spirit of the student body. J. L. Dab- ney, president of the Students' Coop- erative Association, announced the speakers as follows: Scholarship and Conduct , Virginia McKeithen, Loy- alty , Elizabeth Andersong Courtesy , Edgar Stanton, Enthusiasm , Allie Strlcklin. Following these fine talks, Mr. Rhame, in his usual charming manner, spoke of the benefits to be derived from athletic sports, especially a sense of fair play, selfcontrol and helpful- ness. Mr. Moore concluded the dis- cussion with a reminder to upper classmen, and freshmen alike, that fine living is treating the other fel- low as you would like him to treat you. The orchestra contributed sev- eral enjoyable numbers. This year the chapel program- planned by the home rooms instead of the English Department, as formerly- have proved varied, interesting, and entertainingg The different national festivals and holidays-Hallowe'en, Christmas and Thanksgiving, as well as Dolitics, athletics, manners, debates and. plays-have found a place in these periods set aside for chapel. In addi- tion we have had two speakers: Edison Marshall, a famous American hunter and writer: and Reverend W. S. Poy- nor, the beloved rector ofthe Episco- pal church. SENIOR CLASS PLAY GETS UNDERWAY The cast of the Senior Class play has settled down to work on a three- act comedy entitled Ace High , under the efficient direction of Mrs. Lee Rhame. The play is interesting and entertaining from beginning to end. The movement is fast and the turn of events most unusual. The cast in- cludes the following in the order of their appearance: Parker Jones-The retired fertilizer king ..... Thomas Barringer Catherine-His wife . . . . . . Elizabeth Anderson Gladys-Their eldest daughter . . . . . . . Margaret Fortner Kit-Their youngest daughter . . . . . . . . Kathleen Riley Morey-Their son . . . Jimmy Allen Mrs. Maxfield-A guest in the Jones home .... Virginia McKeithen Blair Challman-The garageman . . . . . . . Charles Thomas Fulton-The butler . . Jack Muldrow Dora Cowan-The gardener's daugh- ter ...... Martha Dantzler BANTAMS OUTSHOOT JACKETS Led by Cartwright and McNeil, two sharp-shooting forwards, the Charles- ton Hi School quintet defeated Flor- ence Hi Wednesday night, 51 to 33. The Jacket team managed the' ball well and their plays clicked regularly, but inability to cash in on the shots in the strategic moments proved costly. Charleston, on the other hand, presented the most accurate shooting team ever seen on the local court. During the entire game they missed only seven shots, while the Florence boys were missing fifty-three tries at the basket. The work of Sid Smith, Red Schuyler, and especially Bill Bryce was outstanding for Florence. Cart- wright's uncanny accuracy in shoot- ing kept the Bantams in the lead, while McNeil played a jam-up game for Charleston, as did Jones, until he was put out on fouls. LITERARY SOCIETIES PRESENT ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMS At the reorganization meeting of the Criterion Literary Society, officers were elected and plans begun for the framing and adoption of a constitution, and the selection of a pin to become the standard emblem of the society. During the semester, some splendid educational and entertaining programs have been given, especially the Scott Centennial celebration. The query for debate was Resolved: That the policy of concluding reciprocal com- mercial treaties is a wise one, the affirmative being upheld by Edgar, Stanton and Elizabeth Anderson, and the negative by Simon Ward and Clyde Haselden. The regative team won the decision and Edgar Stanton was de- clared the best debater. The Criterion Society extends to all Juniors and Seniors a cordial invita- tion to join during the second semes- ter. The Utopian Literary Society at the beginning of the first semester, elected the following officers: president, Bur- rell Snyderg vice-president, James Dabney, secretary, Janie Farmer, treasurer, Beatrice Furchgott. At the regular meetings, held every two weeks during the semester, the following subjects have been dis- cussed: Public Speaking and Parlia- mentary Procedure , Education , a debate- Resolved: That the policy of concluding reciprocal treaties with other nations is a wise one , and Sir Walter Scott . These programs re- vealed careful preparation and proved both enjoyable and helpful to the members of the society. ln addition to literary programs, the regular routine business of the society has been transacted. A very neat, inexpensive pin has been selected. CHIEF RED WING CAPTIVATES AUDIENCE One of the most entertaining and instructive programs of the year was presented in chapel recently by the last of the royal sons of the Chippewa tribe, Chief Red Wing, who is touring the country in the interest of his race. The Chief related many anecdotes and customs of the diminishing tribes, among them being a vivid account of an Indian boy's trials before he may become a warrior. Chief Bed Wing stated that an amus- ing idiosyncracy of the red man's tribe is the fact that it is free of pro- fane oaths, which makes it, indeed, a remarkable one! The program was brought to an excellent climax by a Sioux war dance performed in elaborate costume, and with the agility characteristic of such an Indian performance. The dance was accompanied by blood-curdling whoops, which the boys are trying to perfect in imitation-much to the annoyance of the public in general! When interviewed, Chief Red Wing told of his experiences as an aviator in the 125th Infantry Air Squadron, during the World War. He explained that the welfare of his people IS a matter of gravest importance to him and that the proceeds of his programs would be given to their assistance. JUNIORS- TO PRESENT COMEDY Here Comes Patricia is the title of a three-act comedy which will be presented by the Junior Class in April. It is an uproarious and charming play filled with baffling situations and un- expected climaxes. The characters range all the way from Patricia Tray- son, a beautiful girl of nineteen, to homely Minnie Knoop whose life am- bition is to have a beau, and from Elbert Hastings, a proper and per- plexed young Englishman, to Tim Hopper, a lazy, slow-moving town character of forty-five. The complete cast is as follows: Mrs. Carroll-A pleasant, motherly old widow . . . Allie Stricklin Elsie Crowder-A pretty young neigh- bor ..... , Mary B. Heape Mrs. Smith-Porter . . . . . The town aristocracy Angelina Knoop-Another young neigh- bor-not so pretty . Jane Chandler Minnie Knoop-Angelina's cousin . . . . . . . . .PeggyAiken .Iimmy Clarke-A new-comer in Fern Lawn ....... Bill Berger Elbert Hastings-A much abused mem- ber of the governor's staff . . . . . . . . Edwin Zeigler Adam VVade-Jimmy's peppery boss . . . . . . . . .James Parker Tim Hopper-The town bad example . . . . . . . Tom Williamson Bad Flannigan-A young man-evi- dently Irish .... Cecil .Ieffords

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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

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'Clihc '53-lorentine THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief . Virginia McKeithen Associate Editor . Margaret Pattillo Business Manager . . Sidney Smith Advertising Manager . . . . . . Charles McLendon Girls' Athletics . . Kathleen Riley Boys' Athletics . . . T. I. Martin Photographic Editor . . . . . . Elizabeth Anderson .lunior Editor . . . Betsy Sparrow Sophomore Editor . . .lane Salters Freshman Editor . St. George NVillcox Typist .... Frances Garrison Assistant Typists . . i:3,gIfg0Bgilfg?y Economic conditions have made it necessary for the class of 1933 to dispense with the traditional Flor- entine , and to publish instead a news- paper which would serve as a mem- ento of our high school days. We wish to thank the firms that have so loyally supported us, for they have been friends in need, and indeed. We 1'ecommend their advertisements to all, and our paper to as many as may be charitably inclined toward a di- minutive Florentine . Ill if if SCHOOL MANNERS Our mothers have taught us that a primary rule of etiquette is to ap- pear interested when others talk to us. but very often in chapel our actions would lead a visitor to believe that we have never heard such a rule. Probably the fact that the clock in the auditorium is behind us proves a disturbing element. In turning around tf- see if we are going to miss that dreaded next period, we distract others who may be interested in what the speaker is saying. Thus we re- mind others, only passively interested, that the clock is back there, and they immediately turn to see what the pros- pects are of their missing lessons. Our constant squirming annoys those about us-to say nothing of confusing the sneaker, for no one likes to be ignored. Why can we not be as considerate of others as we wish them to be of us? Again we are often inconsiderate in the school library, which is offered only to those who wish to read or study. The use of the library amounts to abuse often, by those who persist in talking. Another very common abuse is keeping borrowed books until they are overdue. Of course, we pay the fines, but it is not fair for us to nxonopolize books that others may wish to read. Our conduct in the halls and on the grounds is at times unbecoming in students of the Florence High School. Most of this is due, however, to thoughtlessness. VVe know that throw- ing paper in the halls at random or walking across the grass is not in com- pliance with the wishes of the school T H E F L O lt E N T l N E authorities. VVe commit these offenses only because we fail to consider how the premises would look if everyone did the same things we do. Let us ask ourselves, What kind of place would the Florence High School be if everyone acted just as I do? Let our actions answer, It would be an ideal place. if if 'll From The Oracle , A bi n g t o n fPennsylvaniaD High School, we re- print in part an editorial that is al- ways timely. The next worst thing to having no convictions at all is having hardened convictions. Sometimes the brain cells seem to set like concrete. To intro- duce a new thought requires a blast- ina operation. The happiest people in the world are those who cultivate the virtue of open- mindedness. Anyone who can pass the age of sixty and still have an open mind is a great man. An open mind is more to be admired and to be de- sired than great riches. That is not an exaggeration. How painful it must be to go through life, suffering mental agony, because changes are made that require the bending or breaking of fixed convictions. Every man is con- firmed of the absolute truth of cer- tain principles, but no sensible man supposes that he has a monopoly on truth. If there is such a thing as the foun- tain of youth, the source of this youth is an open mind. THE ELEPHANT REMEMBERS Lake Re-View , Lake View High School tChicagol makes the follow- ing observations: Feed an elephant trick peanuts as a boy, and he will recognize and re- member you as an old man with a long white beard, and, if he gets a chance, will squirt water all over you with his trunk. We resemble other animals in enough ways, without adding to the list by acting like an elephant and keeping a grudge for years. He who cannot find some excuse to make up with a friend after a little tiff is an unsociable person indeed. The quicker you get on good terms the better, because every day widens the breach between you. SHORT TURNS WITH A HIGH SCHOOL BOOK WORM Hamlin Garland, author of A Son of the Middle Borderj' has a new book of stories about the celebrated writers he has known. It is entitled My Friendly Contemporariesf' ln her mountain home near Ash- ville, Mrs. Sara Coleman Porter, wid- ow' of O. Henry, is writing a new novel called Unseen Cables. She carries on the O. Henry tradition with short stories, serials, and three novels to her credit. The English poet laureate, .lohn Masefield, has published two books this year, A Tale of Troy, and Re- cent Prose. Ann Vickers is the first book writ- ten by Sinclair Lewis since he won the Nobel Prize in 1930. Usually he writes of men, but in this book his theme is the life of a modern woman. DuBose Heyward, a native South Caroliman, has written a book about Charleston- Peter Ashley. ' Edna St. Vincent Millay, author of that enchanting little verse: My candle burns at both ends, It will not last the nightg But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends, It makes a lovely lightf' has given several radio programs this winter. Her interpretations of her poems are unique. Julia Peterkin, author of Scarlet Sister Mary,', which won for her the Pulitzer Prize, was a recent guest of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who enter- tained many prominent authors. Mrs. Peterkin is a native South Carolinian who devotes her talent to portraying the people of the low country. John Galsworthy, England's grand old man of letters, and winner of the Nobel Prize for this year, died recent- ly. He was unable to receive the award in person because of illness. Flowering Wilderness is his newest book. Isobel Wilder, sister of Thornton Wilder, has written her first book, Mother and Four, which treats of the lives of ordinary people. WITH THE ALUMNI James Cooper C303 is at N. C. State. Arthur McCall C321 made the fresh- man basket ball team at Furman. Laurier O'Ferrall, Leland Salters and Gus Ervin C311 are at Georgia Tech. Ernest Clifton C315 has been on the dean's honor roll since he entered the University of Virginia in 1931. VVayne Gregg and Lemon Wheeler V323 have opened The Yellow .lack- et, on Elm Street across from the High School building. They seem loath to leave The Alma Mater. Mary Brandt C271 is attending the St. Denis School of Dancing in New York. Mary Lee C281 is head of the Music Department at Boiling Springs Junior College. Virginia Zeigler t'30l is editor-in- chief of The Pee Dee Courierf' James and Hurshel Wheeling 4,327 are attending Park College in Kansas City. Among the alumni teaching in the city are Misses Leonora Briggs and Sarah Brunson, Mrs. James Gee and .lohn Harlee. - And now we hear of a speed maniac who painted one side of his car green and the other red. He liked to hear the witnesses contradicting one an- other.