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

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Principal John Scott introduces the Sertoma Club, whose program dealt with the observance of freedom week. In the radiology ward of the Cape Fear Memorial Hos- pital, Dr. James shows the cobalt machine to research scientists Robert Johnson, Roger Byrd, and Tim Mc- Keitham. Through the released study hall program, Rosalie Conrad, Mary Jo Lee, Sara Sneeden, and Linda Lee take advantage of the tennis facilities. 1LMINGN gg

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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

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a q Tom Clemmons, burdened with a load of books, proceeds to next class. Through research science, Independent Eng- lish, and the advanced study program in co- ordination with Wilmington college, qualified students took advantage of public and private facilities available in the county. Going to places—such as, the Marine Bio-Medical Labor- atory, Saline Water Research Station, and the International Nickel Company—furnished mod- ern equipment and material to supplement the student's chosen assignment or project. Little Anthony and the Imperials in concert at Brogden Hall, sponsored by the Azalea Festival Teenage Division, uplifted the monotonous dura- tion of the winter months. Since this type of entertainment was well received by Wilming- tonians, the Azalea Festival Teenage Division anticipated drawing in big name groups to play in the Wilmington area in the future. Cabinet members of the student body sold mums at a dollar and five cents for the Valentine Dance held on February seventeenth. Mrs. Stanley, guidance counselor, congratulates Betty Szezerbiak for receiving the nomination for the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award.