South Norfolk High School - Tiger Yearbook (South Norfolk, VA)

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Top: The community patronizes our library. ln the picture, from left to right, are Mr. Henry Seymour, Miss Myrtle Smith, Librarian, Dr. YV. T. Monroe, Mrs. F. VV. Everett, and Mrs. J. B. Barksdale, chairman of the library committee of the Parent-Teacher Association. Cerner: Through the efforts of Mrs. Virginia YVhitehurst, high school students and citizens of South Norfolk receive free chest X-rays from the Tuber- culosis Association. Boltom: Classes move out doors for the students and faculty of the '-LS summer school Session.

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Theme UR CCMMUNITY, of which our school is a vital pa-rr, is making great strides in all directions, and it offers to us, its youth many fields of service. For this reason, it is only natural that we chose as the theme of our year-book, knowing and apprecia- ing South Norfolk. Since its incorporation as a city in 1922, South Norfolk has grown in area from two and one-half square miles to its present four square miles. It has increased in population from 7,875 to about 12,0011 Many other material changes have resulted. In 1922 the city could boast of only one paved street, there were few industries, an inadequate school system and recreational program, and no sewerage system. On the following pages, we have endeavored to point out the highlights of our city. Our aim is to instill in every citizen of South Norfolk a feeling of pride in his city and a determination to keep it moving onward.

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OUR SCHOOL . .. SOUTH Noarouc HIGH Sci-moi. Dear Bill, I suppose you're right in the midst of school activities now. Ivell, so am I. Getting adjusted to life in a new school was not as difficult as I thought. I was overwhelmed with the friendly help given me from all sides. Before school actually began I went to register at the ofiice. You should see all the electives from which I had to choose. There were such subjects as chemistry, biology, mechanical drawing, geometry, and all sorts of math. There were classes in music too: appreication, vocal, and band. You know I went in for those. Machine and woodshop are also offered. Of course there were certain fundamentals, but I didn't mind much. Gosh, Bill, you should see their-I mean our-gym. It's really swell and we have several coaches. I was immediately asked ifl had ever played baseball, football or basketball. I made the football team and practiced every afternoon. ' I eat in the cafeteria every day so I will have time to participate in noon recreation. The food is super and the cafeteria is an attractive room. I spend only fifty cents and you know how I eat, Bill. We have assemblies every week which are held in the auditorium. They are usually presented by the students and are always educational and entertaining. Talents are often displayed on these assemblies, too. After school activities really keep me busy, what with football practice every afternoon. There are Choral Club practices every Monday night. I also am a member of the Hi-Y and the band. I didn't quite make the Beta Club, but maybe next year. Miss West, my English teacher, says I might make a good debater, because I have a loud voice and like to argue. Gee whiz, Bill! Here's someone who wants me to talk. We have a Student Council, too, and ours is an active one. A campaign was held to elect the president and the student body chose Carlton Chappell. He made lots of promises and has kept everyone. You'd like him, Bill. I-Ie's swell. I thought my first few weeks were going to be pretty tough for I didn't know my way around. Ijust didn't know the students of South Norfolk High! No one is a stranger to them. I got offers from everyone to show me around. Well, Bill, I have a date at 7:00 to go to the movie. Will stop at the drug store afterwards and talk with the gang. Surely wish you were here. We would have loads of fun. I A pa , JOHNNY P. S.-Here are a bunch of pictures to prove that all I say about our school is true. These should convince you of all our advantages.