South Hill High School - Footprints Yearbook (South Hill, VA)

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FOOT PRINTS 1938 South Hill High School JUNIOR POLICE FORCE A Junior Police Eorce was organized in the South Hill High Schoo l. The officers are: Burney McTyre Captain Ben Matthews Lieutenant Jack Harvey Secretary-Treasurer There are about 50 members, both boys and girls. They certainly do deserve a lot of credit and have been a lot of help to the school. The girls keep order in school and report anyone who breaks the rules. The boys direct traffic at the school. They see that the children get across the streets safely and avoid accidents. This force has been highly praised on its work, and is under the supervision of Chief of Police C. L. Temple. POOR MARRIED MAN A play entitled “A Poor Married Man” was presented on Friday, October 8, in the high school. The cast of characters : Professor lUise . Dr. Graham Billy Blake Jupiter Jackson . Mrs. Iona Ford Zoie June Graham .... Rosa land Wilson Walter J. Payne Bill Farrar .. Copley McLean Willie Copley Julia Watson Ida Marie Harris .... Sarah Hudson .... Edith Warren F. F. A. CONVENTION Willie Copley was the delegate sent by the F. F. A. to attend the Nat- ional F. F. A. Convention and judging contest held in Kansas City, Mo. He met the other Virginia delegates at Christiansburg, where they took a special train operated for the exclusive use of the Future Farmer’s Party. The party stopped over in St. Louis on the way home for sight- seeing. When he returned he gave a delightful report of the places of interest they visited. GIOVANNI SPERANDEO In December, Giovanni Sperandeo, Italian lyric tenor, accompanied by his wife, Elsie, entertained the students in the auditorium. In addition to the musical part of the program. Signor Sperandeo related briefly the story of his life — his arrival in this country, overcoming of hardships caused by an accident in which he lost an arm and both hands, an achieve- ment of obtaining degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and from the University of North Carolina. He sings in six different languages and has studied under seven outstanding vocalists. He has been in the concert field for the past 18 years. This program was very interesting and was enjoyed by all. SENIOR RINGS ARRIVE Much excitement was created among the Seniors due to the arrival of their rings in December. All of the forty-four Seniors who ordered rings seemed very well pleased and there have been no remarks of dis- satisfaction made. They are really very pretty and the Seniors have been highly complimented on their selection. I. Txcenty-One

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FOOT PRINTS 1938 South Hill High School SOME EVENTS OF 1937-1938 TUBERCULIN TEST FOR SENIORS On Monday, January 17, 1938, the members of the Health Depart- ment were in South Hill High School for the purpose of administering the tuberculin skin test to the Seniors. A few showed slight infection and x-ray pictures of their chest were made to determine the extent of the disease. We were very fortunate in not having any students with this disease. FOOTBALL BANQUET The football squad of South Hill had a most enjoyable banquet on Wednesday night, December 22, 1937. After a delicious meal was served, remarks were made by the former Captain Bobby Tucker. He called on Coach Chaffey and Mrs. F. L. Nanny to say a few words to the team. Flint Nichols was elected captain of the team for the following year. After all the discussion was over the squad and their dates went to Cedar Tavern to dance. THE CIRCUS In January, the Parents Teachers Association presented “The Cir- cus”, a farce comedy in two acts. The characters were selected from both the town and the school. Out of season events are always a luxury and this was enjoyed by all. NEW BOOKS ORDERED The pupils in the high school were very much excited in December over the arrival of new books. This order was made possible by Tag Day held during National Book Week. A number are light reading. The teachers in the grammar school have made arrangements for an order soon. PRESERVATION OF WILD LIFE In March we observed Preservation of Wild Life Week. Several meetings were held to discuss the importance and stamps were sold by the students. One of the most important meetings was held on Friday night, March 26, 1938, in the auditorium. Mr. Paul S. Blandford, Super- intendent of Virginia Industrial School, gave an impressive talk on the importance of conserving Wild Life. SENIOR PLAY On April 8, 1938, the Seniors presented their play “Spooky Tavern”, in the presence of a large audience. The play was very entertaining and as well as “spooky.” It was directed by Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Gilliam. The cast included : Lon Hacker Ghost Women Lucy Hacker Joyce Wingate .... Florabel Wingate Bedelia Ralph Channing . Terry Tanner Willie Worgle Blackie Sims Farotie .. Edward Simmons Nancy Willard Sarah Hudson Julia Watson . Ida Marie Harris Lillian Reekes Bobby Tucker Meredith Freeman Roy Trimm J. P. Holmes “Bill” Taylor Twenty

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FOOT PRINTS 1938 South Hill High School SENIOR CLASS ELECT OFEICERS The first meeting of the Senior class was called the first of October for the purpose of electing officers. After a careful consideration of the candidates the following officers were elected: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Meredith Freeman Ann Montgomery Nancy Willard Sarah Hudson .. Marie Thompson SENIORS GO TO SEE MACBETH In November the Seniors were very delighted at the opportunity of going to Henderson to see “Macbeth.” It was shown on the stage by the Avon players, who are widely known ])rofessional actors. This play was very interesting because the English class had just finished reading the tragedy. DR. A. H. STRICT PAYS VISIT HERE Dr. A. H. Strict, music instructor from Earmville State Teachers Col- lege, came to our school in March and entertained the school in chapel with several selections on the piano. Mr. Walter Payne sang several solos. APPRECIATION TO THE ROTARIANS We would like to thank the members of the Rotary Club for the spirit they have shown toward our school. Twice a month two members of the high school, getting the highest citizenship mark, are entertained by the Rotary Club. This encourages the students and is quite an honor. We appreciate this very much. BASKETBALL BANQUET On March 23, 1938, a Basketball Banquet was enjoyed by the mem- bers of both teams. John Tucker acted as toastmaster and Mr. Bean, mayor, gave an interesting talk on athletics. Several officers, also Coaches Gilliam and Chaffey, spoke on their appreciation of the teams. After the banquet the members of both teams and their invited guests went to the Big Exchange Warehouse to dance. On May 4th the Choral Club sponsored the well known lyric soprano. Miss Alma Milstead, who is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Com- pany. Miss Milstead is rated as one of the seven best singers in the U. S. and is internationally known as a great artist. The Choral Club gave programs at many churches and schools in the country and sang over radio station W. R. V. A. in Richmond. Ticenty-Txco