Hudson High School - Hornet Yearbook (Hudson, NC)

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Trophies Awarded for Youth Appreciation Frances Haye s and Larry Shook, both seniors, were selected to represent Hudson High School during Youth Appreciation Week. They were chosen by the faculty on t h e b a si s of citizenship, character, leadership, a n d scholastic achievement. Unaware of this event until November 11 at the Optimist Club, Frances and Larry were presented the awards. Along with many of her school activities and awards, F ran c e s attended Governor's S ch ool and was a state winner with her Home Economics project. Larry, an outstanding sportsrnan, was awarded a trophy by the Hudson Quarterback Club and was also a nominee for the Morehead Scholarship. 22

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Nat1ona1 RCCOgH1f1OH to HHS Students D ur i ng the busy schedule at Girls' State, Ann Hatley and Nan Woods found it necessary to keep their wardrobe neatly prepared for the following day 's activities. T h e y w e r e selected to attend the twenty -fourth annual Tar Heel Girls' State because of their mentality, dependability, and leadership. The Tar Heel Girls' State is sponsored by t h e American L e g io n Auxiliary. State winners in the field of Home Economics were Jane Huss and Frances Hayes. Frances's Home Project, Room for a Foreign Sister, included the making of draperies, painting of the bedroom, adjoining study, shutters, and other accessories used in the room. After com- pleting he r home experiences of decorating her room for aforeign sister, Frances added the final touch. Jane won state recognition with the preparation of foreign fo ods. The foreign meals were served in appropriate settings according to the country from which th e recipes were taken. Here Jane was preparing a meal in the authentic oriental dress. Co-operating with North Carolina State College, the 4-H Club sponsors annually the State Dairy Judging Contest. This year, Doug Craig placed third in the state contest and won a trip to the National Dairy Congress in Waterloo, Iowa. Doug also placed first in the A tl a nt i c R ur al Exposition at Richmond, Virginia, and was awarded best showman at the Caldwell County Fair.

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Speakers Won Contests Weeks of diligent practice on pro- nunciation, gestures, posture, and general delivery were spent in obtaining the number one rank in these four oratorical winner's respective contest. james F ox was presented an engraved trophy after winning the Hudson High Oratorical Contest. james, along with other candidates, spoke on How I Can Make the Most of My Teenage Years. Only a lonely echo and a single admirer, but that's how it usually is at the beginning. This was the beginning for Miss Paula Sanford as she spoke on Rights and Responsibi1ities in the Knights of Pythian's State Speaking Contest. After winning the district eliminations, she went to Birmingham, Alabama, June 21, where she placed third. Winn e r of the Caldwell County American Legion Speaking Contest, Gerald Hester advanced to the state speaking contest and placed first runner-up. To further his career in oration, Gerald was sponsored by the Lenoir radio station, WJRI, for two weeks of study at the University of N orth Carolina in the R adio, Television, and Motion Picture Institute. Competing in the Hudson Optimist Club speaking contest on February 12, 1963, Dennis Herman placed first in the club division and went on to compete in the zone division of the contest at Morganton on March 28.