Rosenwald High School - Torch Yearbook (Harlan, KY)

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SEVENTH GRADE NEWS President V. President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Class Colors Reatha Bryant E. C. Cole Irene Wilson Ruby Moore Elizabeth Sawyer Pink and Blue The seventh grade has begun what has proved to be a very prosperous year. We elected as our home room mother, Mrs. Lillie Billups. We buy war stamps weekly. The class buying the larger amount of stamps by the end of the year will be given a VICTORY PARTY by our home room teacher, Miss Jack- son. Dollie Murry has been our honor student since school started. As a gift of appreciation, we the seventh grade, sent Mr. J. N. Kendall a small gift for Christmas. On our social calendar we have sponsored one social and an amateur program. We are very sorry to announce the loss of one of our best members in the class, E. C. Cole. He is making his new home in Delaware. Our class began the year with thirty-one members. Out of that number we have lost only four. May the rest of us remain together to accomplish greater things. The sixth grade began this year with an enrollment of twenty-five students. We welcome Betty Joe Henderson at the beginning of the second semester from the fifth grade. At the first of the year, our home room teacher was Mr. J. N. Kendall, who later had to enter the armed forces. To show our appreciation to him, the sixth grade buy war stamps every week. Our war slogan is BUY BONDS T. N. T. (Today and not tomorrow) . At Christmas time we also remembered him with a small gift. Our present home room teacher is Miss Alfreta Jackson, who re- cently attended Wilburforce college. We elected as our class mother, Mrs. Ethel Ezell, who entertained us at her home. The affair proved to be enjoyable. The class has sponsored several en- tertaining chappel programs introducing: Patsy Mills, Orange O ' Larry, Rosie Pickett, and others as songsti esses. Grady Anderson and J. D. Weldon as com- edians. On February 25, the class gave a sparkle show in interest of Miss Dor- eatha Caddell. contestant for Rosenwald Sweetheart. All of the girls pledged their ful support to the Rosenwald Victory club, under the supervision of Miss F. E. Buchanan. SIXTH GRADE NEWS President V. President Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Elizabeth Cotner Loretta Gray Rosie Pickett Patsy Mills Elsie Ledford

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SOCIETY NEWS By IRENE L. MOORE The social life at Rosenwald was enriched by the many varied activities given by the different organizations. The football boys began the school year with much pep, bringing victory over most of the teams of this conference. The wholesome and enjoyable socials given after each game, afforded plenty of recreation and fun for the visiting teams and our student body. The Annual Homecoming Social as usual, was a gala affair, with our charming, MISS JACQUELINE DIDLAKE, reigning as queen, along with co-queen, BESSIE MAE TYE. The seniors came along with a Hallowe ' en Carnival and entertained us with their spooks and gobblings, in order to boost their queen candidate. Cupid played a very important part in Rosenwald this year by taking from their midst, MISS ALBERTA LEWIS. She is making her home in Detroit, Michigan. The Juniors entertained the Seniors with a delicious dinner, displaying a beautiful color scheme. After enjoying this dinner all passed to the auditorium of Rosenwald and there dance until wee, wee hours began. Following this exclusive dinner ,the Seniors gave a New Year ' s Social, welcoming 1944 with the highest enthusiasm and danced with the music of Mousy Noe ' s Orches- tra. The Junior and Senior Prom was the Highlight of the season. The girls pictured varieties of colors in gowns accompanied by their escorts in full dress or formal wear. This was a very pleasant and elaborate affair. The Rosenwald chorus has made much progress, during this school year. Their voices harmonized beautifully over station WHLN several times. They also sang at schools and churches: Loyall High School, Hall High School and Lou- ellen Theatre. The churches were the Baptist Church and the Baxter Meth- odist Church. The chorus is under the supervision of Mr. J. B. McCormick. The Dramatic Club has sponsored several successful programs over WHLN. The tops of the features was a play titled, WHEN A COLORED BOY GOES TO WAR. It was written and directed by Mr. J. B. Clemmcns, the director of Dramatics. The Dramatic Club began this year by giving the first play titled, GIVE ME CREDIT. There are three plays on hand now to be presented be- fore the close of this year. The girls of the Senior and Junior classes have organized a club that is to co- incide with the boys R club. This club has a membership of only twelve. We have named it the GIRLS VICTORY X CLUB. A farewel party was given by our Principal, in honor of our Senior class pres- ident, Henry C. Tentman, who was called to the Army. A patriotic color scheme was carried out in decoration, along with the delicious punch and open face sandwiches. The Girl Reserve Club stepped out to give their annual Sweetheart Contest. The sweetheart of Rosenwald for ' 44 is, MISS M. E. COLE, who raised the amount of $36.00. Miss Caddell was not meant to be left far behind so she stepped up with the amount of $30.00. We are expecting to have a grand time at the affair. We are also looking forward to making this affair the best ever given in Rosenwald. The Girl Reserve Club has many aims for the rest of the year and I am sure you will be hearing more of the club and its happenings. The Senior Class of 1D44 are looking forward to the farewell Social which will send them on their way with much happiness and joy. n awp — p