Page T^vo THE POINTER Tuesday, March 2, 1954 Your Help Is Needed Bits Of This W That The High Point High Library Club has been chosen Pointer Personalities by Nancy Stockwell as host chapter for the 1954 State Library Club . . . Congratulations to the Allied Youth on the open­ Convention. The success of this year s convention This fine looking young gentle­ Dark brown eyes, brown hair, ing of their new Dance Club! Free lessons are open has come in the past few weeks to rest in a large man goes by the title of Larry Hill. and a little turned-up nose, all to all members of the Allied Youth Club, and are Jart on the student body of High Point Larry is a member of the Fresh­ centered around a dynamic person­ directed by Mrs. Abe Palmer and Joyce Mellis. This is due to the fact that housing for the majority man Class and is secretary of his ality, describes Betsy Burton per­ ... Be not alarmed if you run across some suspicious- of delegates who will attend the convention inust be looking characters exploring the ^ cafeteria with furnLhed by the students of High Point High. Act­ homeroom. This is Larry’s first fectly. overworked nasal organs, or listening intently through ually, the number of delegates year at High Point High School Betsy, a Freshman bisonette, is key-holes. They are merely a group of Miss Eleanor vention will be determined by the amount and he says he likes it. He is es­ off to a good start at High Point Young’s Senior English students putting their furnished. As in all meetings of this type ^he effec­ “Senses-to-Work.” tiveness of the convention will be limited if attend- pecially fond of all his “consid­ High School. She was chosen by erate teachers.” the Freshman Class to represent ... It appears that “a pogo-stick covered with whip­ *^"lt is an”hOTor for the High Point Library Club them in the ped cream” was too much for even Lily. Rachel was Larry starts sent to the hospital with appendicitis the Sunday to be chosen as host for the meeting—an honor the day off Upper House, where she is following her stage debut. We’re glad you’re better, which the organization well deserves. It is up to the right by get­ Rachel! student body to help give the convention the sacces.s chairman o f ting up bright . . . Opportunity was given school intellectuals to it deserves by volunteering housing for out-ot-town and early the school Public Relat­ see the matinee showing of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” delegates. every morn­ at the Victory Theater in Greensboro, January 14-20. ing at five ions Commit­ tee. Many students played convincing roles—as intel­ o’clock. He has lectuals, and took advantage of this subtracted school to in order to Most of you 1854 - 1954 have probably time. finish his . . . Henceforth let no one suggest that H.P.H.S. In a recent letter to the “Saturday Review of Greens boro seen her strut­ Literature,” Elizabeth Schlesinger cited an article ting at the lacks civic generosity. This point was forever settled paper route by the general stampede following an announcement entitled “Young America’s Vocabulary which ap­ (this is a plug head of all the peared in the “New York Ledger on November 12, parades, b e- pleading for volunteers to spend an entire school day Larry for bis em­ Betsy helping the city planning commissioner. 1859. The article listed a number ^of PoPul^r expres­ ployers) and cause she was sions in use at the time. “Shut up, up. get to school on time. All this in­ selected as a majorette for this mer down,” “cork up and bust,” and cut it short dustriousness won’t be going to year. were phrases the current cruds ^ere hkely to^ invoke. waste although he hasn’t decided Old Cafeteria Loves Old Days,^ A square was generally described “ fPOony, flaL Betsy is also a prominent mus­ a “muff,” a “cake,” a “sap, a stmk, half-baked,_^ on a career. He likes music, and ician in High Point. She is a mem­ “half-rocked,” or “hasn’t the sense he was born with band is his favorite subject. He is ber of both the band and orches­ But Looks Forward To Future Svnonyms for money were tin, shiners, the a trumpeteer and has been playing tra and is a member of the High for three years. Point Civic orchestra. She attends As the Republican said in the campaign of 1952, ready,” “the fluid,” “the auriferous, the brads, “It’s time for a change.” This is exactly what’s hap­ and the “flimsies.” People lacking it had nary a Even after his morning activ­ Springfield Friends Church and ities, Larry’s energy still isn’t sings in the choir. She is unde­ pening in regard to the High Point High cafeteria. red,” were “hard-up,” and found it necessary to Everyone is so excited about the new cafeteria no “visit their uncle.” In picking up the check, one would spent, so he works out every after­ cided about what to do after grad­ “pony up,” “plank down,” “shell out,’ “tender the noon with the wrestling squad. uation, but she thinks it will be one has stopped to think how the old cafeteria feels Larry, wrestling in the 112-pound (that is, if cafeterias have feelings) about the stu­ tin,” or “fork up.” The night before was a bit ot dents deserting its hallowed grounds (or should that a bender,” while the morning after found one “down class, has only appeared in the Betsy, like most high school preliminaries so far, but he is be floors ?) in the mouth.” . , , -• girls, is interested in boys gener­ Miss Schlesinger concludes with the observation proud of his 2-1 won-lost record. ally, but narrows it down to one Imagine for a moment that the walls can talk. that though almost a hundred years have passed, If any of you girls are interested, Senior. She likes nothing better They would probably say something like this: “Well, many of these terms are still in current use. Larry isn’t tied down; and this than taking in a movie with The I never thought I’d see the day I would be lonesome, Judging from the “evolution” pictured here, it blond-haired, blue-eyed specimen One (after first eating a big-g-g but here it is. Oh, well, even if the students are leav­ would seem probable that in 2054 the slang cited in can be found at Tower 2 almost (?) plate of spaghetti, her fav­ ing, I still have my memories to keep me company, a recent “Pointer” article would be accepted in every­ any day at fifth period. orite dish). and very vivid memories they are, too. I’ll never day usage. forget the day the plaster fell. Wow! what a blast! Perhaps the fortyish man of the future will say I thought I’d split my sides laughing at the expres­ to his wife on a Sunday afternoon, “Shall we let’s sions on the faces. It looked as if a throat doctor take the mill and shag the main drag?” to which his had just walked in to make his latest survey. Yes, v/ife may well answer, “Lesent. It would be the most.” Explanation ForUnusual Behavior I’ll really miss the sound of the student’s voices and the clinking and clanging of the dishes, interrupted Strange things are happening! middle of they - don’t - even-know- by an occasional crash of a not-so-fortunate tray. Have you gaped at all the crew which class? I think my friend, the book rack, will also miss them, De Sunflower Ain 'i De Daisy cuts walking down the halls lately? Have you yourself been in on despite his always complaining about his poor old any of these strange happenings ? sagging frame weighted down by tons of books. It De sunflower ain’t de daisy, and de melon ain’t de Have you grasped that the “Poison of Peroxide” companies seem to Probably. So you see, it gets the won’t be too long, however, because I’ll soon be hous­ rose; be doing a verv hearty busine| best of us. But what is it? Well, ing the new home economics classes; and here’s Why is dey all so crazy to be sumfin else dat grows? all of a sudden? according to scientific calcula­ hoping the girls keep me posted on all the latest. Jess stick to de place yo’re planted, and do de bes tions, there is only one answer. It Have you asked yourself why “In closing I would like to propose a toast to the you knows; must be spring! students of High Point High: Be de sunflower or daisy, de melon or de rose. the good ole faithful car( ?) seems to have rheumatism in the joints, Here’s hoping your shiny cafeteria new. Don’t be what you ain’t, jess yo be what yo is. Has as much fun as I did in serving you.” If yo am not what yo are en yo is not what you is. why she suddenly gits jest plum If yo’re jess a little tadpole, don’t yo try to be de ornery, and goes along her me^\' Favorite Programs frog; way leaving a trail of bolts and A poll has been taken of the If yo are de tail, don’t yo try to wag de dawg. screws behind her? favorite radio and television pro­ Local Artist's Mobile Creation Pass de plate if yo can’t exhawt and preach; Have you stared at some (you grams of High Point High School If yo’re jess a little pebble, don’t yo try to be de thought) reasonably sane students students. Here are the top eight Receives National Recognition beach; who always wind their way around favorites; When a man is what he isn’t, den he isn’t what he is, the towers counting on their fing­ RADIO by Jimmy Casey An’ as sure as I’m talking, he’s agwine to get his. ers, “70, 69, 68, only 67 more The latest work of art to achieve renown at High Anonymous. school days?” Platter Parade The Session Point High is a movable object created by “Talmage” Have you wondered about the Johnny “G” Wright. It is a phantom of delight. Nothing unusual, stacks of slightly used kleenex all Skyline Patrol though, just a run-of-the-mill automobile. From its Scholarships over everywhere, and the sym­ Gang Busters red polka-dotted top to its white running board, com­ phony of sniffles which appears to This year, as every year about this time, some Dragnet plete with red polka dots, it is a majestic mess! This Ire headed for the top of the hit The Fat Man is a patriotic auto, however. It served in the army students at High Point High School are sending in parade ? 1070 Club applications for various scholarships available to for several campaigns—hence the red stripes on the them. Some students are doing this, but not as many Have you noticed the way the hood. It was our government’s secret weapon. English classes stare dreamily out by far as should. This apparent lack of interest TELEVISION On exhibit in New York it was seen by Liberace. of the window at a certain micro- on the part of eligible Seniors may stem from the Toast of the Town He smiled, advertising Mother Fletcher’s new upper scropic cloud which usually isn’t Fred Waring fact that they are not aware of the scholarships plates, and confided to George that he especially liked there at all? Dragnet the yellow fenders trimmed in green. George liked available to them. 4 Star Playhouse Every year more scholarships are being offered Have you commented on the the polka dots completing the fender design. girls who get that look in their I Love Lucy In the World Art Exhibit our friend’s auto was and in an increasing number of fields. Scholarships Our Miss Brooks are offered to students wishing to study music, eyes and try to float right through awarded eighth place. If you will look closely you a closed door, or the way the boys Studio One science, journalism, and vocational education as well Perry Como will see the award engraved on the front doors. It as to those who may not desire one for a particular break out whistling right in the is a picture of the world in shadow with the numeral course of study. eight on a lovely whitewashed background. Our The awarding of scholarships is based on many youthful designer is now recognized as a new talent. factors. Some are honor scholarships, awarded on (Editor’s note: We say congratulations to this new the basis of the high school record, including activi­ CinemaScope Film, The Robe, talent(?) and also to the writer(?) who created all ties and grades. Some are given because of out­ this valuable information.) standing talent or success in a certain field. Many are based on need, and the applicant’s ability to do college work. To Begin At Center March 4 The deadline for the majority of the scholarships “When they had crucified him, ward of the Emperor Tiberius, is The Things People Say! is the middle of this month, or, at latest, April 1. they divided his garments among destined to marry the corrupt It’s high time High Point High Seniors were be- Prince Regent, Caligula (Jay Rob­ Jack Wilson (physics wizard); “They have some gining to realize their opportunities. them, casting lots. And there was kind of a device for finding fish under water.” inson), but she has eyes only for Grant Stockwell: “Yeah, a fishhook.” a robe without seam, woven from Tribune Marcellus Gallio, (Rich­ top to bottom.” ard Burton). Embittered by her Room 301 claims a sound barrier down the second THE POINTER On this verse Lloyd C. Douglas feeling, and Marcellus’s success in row parallel to the doors. Since sound travels at 1,090 miles per second at 0 degrees C., and increases MEMBER based his novel The Robe, which, outbidding him for a Greek slave, it is estimated, has been read by Demetrius (Victor Mature), Cali­ two feet for every degree the temperature is raised, National Scholastic this seems a plausible explanation as to why the ^ Press Association 20,000,000 people since its publi­ gula punishes the Tribune by or­ dering his transfer to Jerusalem. class discussion never reaches Ronnie Brewer. —and— cation in 1942. The movie rights were bought by Producer Frank There, Marcellus is ordered to Mrs. Shaw: “I don’t know what’s wrong; I’ve been North Carolina Ross before the book was finished. crucify a man whom the Jews doing things like that all day. Just this morning I Scholastic Ten years in preparation, the called the Messiah, a task horrible was backing my car down the driveway—I can’t get Press Institute movie of The Robe brings not and horrifying. Marcellus wins over it; I knew that tree was there!” only its own powerful story of the Man’s Robe in a toss of dice, Question: If you hang head downwai’d, will it kill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF------Nancy Hill but at the realization that he has ASSOCIATE EDITOR ______—...... Harriett Shelton love and faith, but introduces to you screen audiences an entirely new crucified an innocent man, he or­ Ronnie; “I read of a man that hung by his heels BUSINESS MANAGER------Nancy Robinette ders Demetrius to burn the Robe, FEATURE EDITOR------Linda Groome photographic medium, that of for three hours. That was quite a feat!” CinemaScope. which is a symbol of his guilt. SPORTS EDITOR ...... — Larkin Kirkman Mr. Rohde; “What are you. Jack?” HEADLINER ...... Wanna McAnally CinemaScope is a filming pro­ Ill in his mind, Marcellus re­ turns to Rome. After telling his Jack: “I don’t know. , PHOTOGRAPHER...... George Honeycutt cess, calling for two special lenses. Mr. Rohde: “an Occidental—(stifled snickers grow­ The first is on the camera and story to Tiberius (Ernest Thesig­ REPORTERS; Betsy Lewis, Helen Cates, Anita Eagle, er), he is ordered to find the Robe, ing into uncontrolled laughter). “compresses” an extremely wide Mr. Rohde: “I said Occidental, not accidental!” Albea Chafin, Jean Blankenship. field of vision on regular film. destroy it, and obtain names of FEATURE WRITERS: Mary Geddie, Nancy Stockwell, The second is on the projector the followers of the executed man. Miss McDavid: Douglas, what is the French word Ellen Foscue, Chet Hodgin, Helen Lucas, Elnita Bray. and “expands” the compressed While carrying out these orders, for 99? SPORTS WRITERS: Jerry Willis, Gail Armstrong. image onto a wide screen. The Marcellus himself becomes a con­ Doug Wood: Trente-trois fois trois. (English trans­ BUSINESS STAFF: Assistant Manager, Betty Adams; CinemaScope screen is roughly 2V2 vert to Christianity. Back in Rome lation: 33 times 3). Circulation, George Eanes; Exchange Editor, Peggy times wider than the conventional year later, he is put on trial Miss McDavid: “I said, what is the French word Kepley; Bookkeeper, Stanford Newnam; Salesmen, for 99?” Peggy Wood, Carolyn Koontz. Denny Rinehart, Marty screen. The Center Theater has for treason. Refusing to renounce completed installation of this new his faith, Marcellus is ordered by Doug: “That’s what I said; 33 times 3 makes 99, Chernault, Evelyn Hyman, Beverly Bloom, Jack Lewis, doesn’t it?” Mary Stevenson. medium and will open “The Robe” Caliguala to be killed. Diana, on March 4. TYPISTS: Dot Lloyd, Ginger Walser, Sylvia Fee. choosing to go with Marcellus, Dr. Taylor to Bob Blair and Jan Nibblelink who Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, steps down beside him, and to­ are five minutes late for class: “Why are you late?” EDITORIAL ADVISER ______Miss Eleanor Young and Victor Mature star in the gether they march . . . into the Bob: “We’ve been in French.’’ BUSINESS ADVISER ______Mrs. Lyda Sowers movie. Diana (Jean Simmons), Kingdom. Dr. Taylor: “Paris?” L