Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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♦«- £% REFLECTOR Detroit. Michigan.—October 30, 1 955 In the shorthand contest held in this city, Miss Dot Collie, instructor at 33rd school, won the first prize, a trip to California. Atlanta. Ga.—February 14, 1937 Miss Ruth Laughlin, city librarian, in a recent review, praises very highly Miss Ruth McQuaige s latest novel, The Typing Typest.” Columbia, S. C.— September 7. 1937 Wanted: Two boys with high school diplomas to clerk in the Piggly- Wiggly. Apply to Neville Watson, Manager. Norfolk, Va.—December 4, 1933 Jimmie Webb, sports editor of the Tribune, is proud of his success in picking the winning football teams this season. Out of 492 games he picked correctly 399. Chapel Hill. N. C.— November 19, 1930 Alvin Schwab is taking the role of Ophelia in the new play to be presented by the Carolina Folk Players under the direction of Harold Bowman. New York City—May 10, 1945 John Barrymore, Jr., son of the noted actor, has recently married Miss Ruth Long, who for the last three years has been his father ' s leading lady in Hamlet.” Atlanta. Ga.—September 30, 1942 When Grand Opera season opens tonight, Miss Mary Quill Omahundro, for whom critics are predicting a great future, will make her debut. Miss Doris Stewart, school chum of Miss Omahundro, herself a noted musician, will accompany her. San Francisco, Calif.—July 5, 1937 The terpsichorean lovers of this city are looking forward to the return of Fisher and Parrish, noted ballet dancers. According to Miss Ruth Rieves, Secretary and Manager, the famous team left Honolulu Tuesday, to arrive in San Francisco tomorrow. Long Island, N. Y.— December 22, 1933 Rose Goodwin and Bill Tranter took off from Curtis field today for Paris, to have Christmas dinner with Charles Lindbergh. Patterson, N. J.— May 9. 1933 Miss Gladys Brooks, court reporter for the Herald, was summoned to serve as character witness for two of her class mates, Robert Kelly and Irvin Stone, who were being tried for disturbing the peace. Margaret Britton. 23

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-+K me REFLECTOR Chicago. Ill—April 24, 1940 An unusual honor has been tendered Miss Frances Burch, noted soprano of the Chicago Opera, in electing her the sweetest girl in the company. Miami, Fla.—January 1, 1936 Paul Whiteman, who retires today, will be succeeded by Miss Mary Louise Patterson, his first violinist for years. Miss Patterson s first engagement will be at Greensboro, where she will play for the ’29 reunion dance. Greensboro, N. C.— October 25, 1941 A crisp bit of gossip is being sent around town. Mrs. Reavis Nelson, nee Miss Frances Sullivan, is suing her husband for divorce, naming Miss Edith Ellington as co-respondent. Miss Elhngton remarks: I know nothing about the case at all. I am an old maid through choice, and do not care to have any love affairs whatsoever. Annapolis. Maryland—May 5. 1930 Miss Carl Lane Browne, first and only woman to attend Annapolis, has been elected the most popular co-ed on the campus. Paris. France—February 3, 1939 Miss Virginia Simmons, designer for The Very Smart Shop—Crimson Costumes, is to attend the Artists ' Ball wearing one of her own creations. Raleigh, N. C.— August 11, 1938 Dr. Fred Merritt has opened a new hospital in this city. He has for head nurse Miss Mentora Teague. Reports read that Dr. Merrit is a quack of a doctor. Washington. D. C.— March 16, 1937 Honoring his new private Secretary, Miss Sarah Parham, Chief Justice John Foster and Mrs. Foster will entertain at a dinner tomorrow night at the Willet-Stand. Mrs. Foster, nee Miss Emma Griffin, drew the plans for this hotel. Lexington. Va.—November 22, 1938 Washington and Lee University has employed Tim McLean, all-southern right end, as head coach of the football team. Greensboro. N. C.— January 7, 1943 Miss Anne McKinney, principal of the Greensboro High School, was hostess at a buffet supper at the King Cotton Hotel, honoring Miss Lucille Leonard, who is leaving for New York next week to become instructor of music at the George Washington High School. Sharing honors with Miss Leonard was Miss Jewel Rainey, who is composing the music for A1 Jolson’s latest musical comedy. Richmond. Va.—September 1, 1945 In recognition of her recent reform work in Chicago, the Doctor of Divinity degree has been conferred by Richmond College on Miss Lenorah Lineberry. 22

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-«+♦• •♦♦S ' Vhe REFLECTOR Last Will and Testament We, the members of the mid-year graduating class of 1929 of the Greens¬ boro High School. Greensboro, North Carolina, being of fairly sound body and almost sane mind, do, according to the laws of this state, hereby bequeath to those who still have hope, all our worldly possessions acquired at this seat of knowledge. ARTICLE I. To the Board of Education, we wish to leave a portion of our regret and sorrow due to the resignation of our most worthy Superintendent, Mr. Archer. We feel sure, however, that this office has been well filled by none other than our own principal, Mr. Charles W. Phillips. ARTICLE II. ITEM. 1. To the faculty of this high school, we wish to render our most grateful thanks for guiding us so carefully and thoughtfully from our frightened Freshman days to those of secure (?) and coveted Seniorhood. ITEM 2. To Miss Mitchell, our most efficient dean, we hereby bequeath our permission to require Catherine Sykes, Marguerite Wells, and Elizabeth Hester to aid her in her most valuable work. ITEM 3. To Mr. C. W. Phillips, we leave our heartiest appreciation for the many kind and helpful services he has rendered us during our four happy years at this school. ITEM 4. Our class does hereby leave to Miss Blackmon the peace that she most desires—none other than to be relieved of the popping of gum by Virginia Simmons, and the chattering of Margaret Britton. Emma Griffin, Rose Goodwin, and Carl Lane Browne. ITEM 5. We do hereby take the privilege of leaving Max Holland to Miss Walker, to use as traffic director, in order that she may be relieved con¬ siderably of the task of keeping order in the halls during chapel. ITEM 6. To Miss Laura Tillet, we take much pride in leaving behind a more noble, ardent, and diligent class, hoping that the said class will be able to interpret ‘ Hamlet ' ’ better than we did. ITEM 7. To Miss Rena Cole, we do leave—(it is not necessary to complete this, since we are all sure that she will consider us a good riddance) . ARTICLE III. ITEM 1. To the Student Council, we do leave our excess money to be used in making more exits in order that so much congestion may be avoided in changing classes. 24