New Hanover High School - Hanoverian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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In preparation before exams, Sharon Robinson, tutor, drilled Abram Barefoot in the fundamental algebraic functions, Civinettes, a newly organized girls’ service club sponsored by the Wilmington Civitan Club, pauses before they clean up the Student Union. 22

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In early October former Principal Wallace I. West stepped up to the position of assistant superintendent in charge of personnel of the county school system. Although students were sad to see Mr. West leave, they soon realized that New Hanover High School remains in good hands—those of Mr. John J. Scott. In preparations for Homecoming—that magi- cal first week of November—students built floats for the parade and voted for queen. On Friday, the third of November, the ten finalists appeared in a special pep rally. Bronze mums and gay faces flushed with the cool night air characterized Wildcat supporters filling Legion Stadium at 8:00 p.m. for the homecoming game. During half-time, Harry Griffin received the first Wallace I. West Award for exhibiting the best team sportsmanship, and Miss Beverly Jacobs acquired the title of Home- coming Queen. While strains of the Alma Mater still echoed across the triumphant field of the Wildcats, “The Last Game,” the homecoming dance, got under way. Students gather in front of the school during morning pep rallies—a new spirited trend at NHHS. ] : ee se . Ba atin On a sunny morning in front of the Student Union, Principal Wallace I. West discloses his new position as assistant county superintendent in charge of personnel to Tommy Pollard, Student Body President.

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WINTER ... Forgotten were thoughts of summer sunshine on warm beaches as the coming of winter brought to mind Christmas shopping, hard studying be- fore exams, and, for seniors, complete applica- tions to be filled and sent out. Due to previously over-crowded conditions, New Hanover High School initiated a study hall release program in November. Through. this renovation students had access to the use of the tennis courts, the library, and the student union. Also, students needing help in various courses could go to the coaching center located in the student congress room and operated by capable fellow students each period of the school day. To promote friendly class competition and to arouse school spirit, a point system based on at- tendance at school functions was set up in the early part of the year. At the end of the first semester, seniors placed ahead of the underclass- men by a ratio of approximately two to one. After assembly programs, seniors take advantage of their privilege to leave the floor while the underclassmen remain seated in the balcony. Before the concert presented at Brogden Hall, Director Benjamin Swalin of the North Carolina Symphony ad- vises the harpist on an intricate piece. 23