Southern High School - Southerner Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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New York Trip After a semester of hard and con- tinuous work on the Southerner and the Southern Script, plans were made to attend the National Press Insti- tute in New York City. Thirteen members from the two staffs with Miss Clay and Mrs, Hassell enjoyed a most profitable week. American Education Week To begin the observance of American Education Week at Southern, the Fu- ture Teachers of America designed a bulletin board in the lobby. Each faculty member was presented a big red apple as a token of appreciation by the Student Council. To climax the observance of National Education Week, a skit was presented in as- sembly. Pictured are officers of the Future Teachers of America: Mary Ann Nichols, vice-president, Julia King, treasurer, Saundra Stephens, president, and Sandra Hursey, secre- College Day College Day was held at Southern High School on November 20, l957. Representatives from many colleges and universities were present to dis- cuss their schools with students and their parents. Mr. Gene Hooks is shown discussing various aspects of Wake Forest College to a group of students and parents in the library. ta ry. ll 105

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AWARD WINNERS As a part of extra-curricular activi- ties, many of our students have par- ticipated in various contests. We are very proud of Bettie Wrenn, winner of the Betty Crocker Award, Fred Scheer, winner of the American Leg- ion Oratorical Contest, and Faye Brantley, winner of the D, A. R. Award. 70 PRODUCE 35 NOT ERGUQFR Students of the Month Students of the Month are nominated by their respective homerooms. The nominations are then given to a com- mittee composed ot faculty members and the executive council who select one student for each month on the basis of outstanding service to the school. The students of the month pictured are: Errol Scheer, November, Sandra Hursey, January, and Saun- dra Stephens, December. Future Farmers of America I The Future Farmers of America con- structed a booth which pointed out the importance of balanced farming practices for the Durham County Fair in October. The exhibit won first prize in the contest.

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I---l Marshals The thirteen marsnals were chosen from the Junior Class on the basis Crissman, Norma Watson, Sue Wright, chief, Rebecca Petrea, Carolyr of their scholastic standings for their entire-high school career. They Weisner, Julia King, Sue Terry, Shirley McDuffie, Nancy Tillman served at all commencement functions, and the student with the Carolyn Green, Phyllis Warren, Fred Scheer. highest average is chief marshal. Pictured are: Dan Riddle, Jo Ann Student Teachers During the first semester, there were several college students from Duke anc the University of North Carolina who dic their practice teaching under the supervi- sion of various faculty members. Picturec are: Mr. William Baldwin, Miss Claudia Milham, Mr, William Aldred, and Mr Irving Dobson. Inspection of Auditorium The auditorium, which was part of the original plans of the school, was finaili completed early in the school year, Mr Chewning, County Superintendent, ani Mr. Archie Davis, architect ot the entiri building, are shown inspecting the nex auditorium prior to its acceptance.