Dunbar High School Scrapbook

TIGER RAG

Volume II No. 2 March 30, 1961

Tiger Rag Staff

Proofreaders & EditorsCora Simmons & Netter Jackson Typists--Lessie Coutee & Claudette Tims

Did You Know That:

A certain Senior girl has flipped her lid over a certain ex-senior.

Miss Driver is now Mrs. Harris and she has really changed her ways.

A certain boy on Dunbar's campus is really "dapt", he is often mistekan for an instructor. (Wash).

Ken has threatened to break Stene's neck if she looks at another boy.

Social Science

The six period Biology Class, under the direction of Miss Lela Mae Venerable is in the process of raising snakes to study M.L.D.

English Department

The English Classes are very proud to have a practiced teacher within their midst. She is Miss Robbie Lamb, an alumna of Dunbar High.

The English IV classes are begininng to understand that diagramming sentences is not as difficult as it seems. P.B.P.

Homemakers Department

The Sponsors and members of the Dunbar Chapter of New Homemakers of America reports their Grandma and Grandpa affair splendid. They would like to take this time to thank those of you who helped make it a success. We are now planning for N.H.A. Week beginning April 16th through the 24th.

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Crazy Riddles

How were Adam and Eve prevented from gambling? Answer: Their Paradise (pair o' dice) was taken from them.

How do we know that St. Paul was a cook? Answer: The Bible says he went to Phillippi (fill a pie). C.J.S.

Onions and Orchids

Onions to Mr. Lyons and his Hush Week Policy Orchids to the Honor Roll Students. Onions to Mr. Claybon and his band for doing so bad in P.V. Orchids to the Speech Class for presenting a well planned Easter Program. Onions to Mr. Cross and his high temper Orchids to the students who has to write 2,500 words for Mr. Carter. C.J.S. & L.M.C

Eighth Grade

The eighth grade class visited the county court house last week. The field trip was an enriching and rewarding experience. Due to the conjection resulting from the trials, being held, we did not get a chance to complete our visit to all of the courts

The eighth grade was very well represented at honor luncheon, Wednesday F.J.J.

Principal Belief

"It makes little difference what the trade, business, or branch of learning in mechanical labor, or intellectual effort, the educated man is always superior to the comon laborer. One who is in the habit of applying his rowers in the right way will carry system into any occupation, and it will help hi as much to handle a rope as to write a poem." F.M. Crawford

Dedications

Mary H. to Arthur Howard-- "Has My Love Grown Cold" Thomas to Norlan H. --- "I Pity the Fool" Charles R. to Victoria G.-- "What a Price" Elois S. to Willie W.-- "I Love You So" Luther G. to Dorthy-- "Stand By Me"

Clyde to Dorthy J.-- "Let's Go Again" P.B.P. to D.W.S.-- "Once upon a Time" James H. to Joe Ann-- "Who's Loving You" Nancy to ???? ---- "I Don't Want to Cry" Elnora to Isiah--"Close to You" Nash Teal to Shirley F. "AT Last" Ruth E. to Carl L.--"Dedicated to the One I Like" Oscar to Alzada-- "Merry-GORound" R.E.L.

Autograph Cornor

Name: Ruth E. Lewis Age: 17 9/12 Weight: 126 lbs. Height: 5'4" Hobby: Listening to Albums Favorite Record: Trust in Me Favorite Boyfriend: Carl L. Slang: That's Just Alright Favorite Sport: Football Aim. To attend N.T.S. College

J.C.

TIGER RAG

Tiger Rag Staff

Proofreaders--Cora Simmons & Netter Jackson Typists-Lessie Coutee & Claudette Tims

Did you know that:

Nancy is sporting so many rings she could go into jewelry business.

A certain Junior girl certainly has her eyes on a Senior couple. She is planning on making a split. She said she was going to put skates under this Senior girl, but she doesn't know that this Senior girl is an expert skater.

A certain girl is really infacturated over a certain Senior boy in 'Doches. P.B.P.

The Easter Story

In observance of Easter the Speech Classes I & II will present an interpretation of the Easter story on Thursday, March 30, 1961, during the activity period. J.E.C.

Dedications

John L. to Delois- "I Pity the Fool" Virateen to ????? - "Blue Moon" Ruth Lewis to C.?.L.------ "Trust in Me" James to Claudette--"I Idolize You" Elnora to Isiah--"all in My Mind" Betty to James---"I'll Follow You" Shirley to John L.--"Tear Of the Year" Clarence to Vira--"Gee Whiz" Nancy to ???---"Please tell Me Why" Betty to Nelson--"Let It Be Now" Mary Hale to Billy Roy-- "Bewildered" Archie Howard to Myrtle-- "Please Forgive Me" Annie Melvin to Zarnoff-- "Thanks to You" Elois to Willie Samuel "Spanish Harlem" Joyce to U. S. N.-- "I Need You So" Dorthy to Luther--"Bye Bye Baby"

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N.H.A. Activities

The "New Homemakers of America are at the present time preparing for a "Grand ma-Grandpa Luncheon" Tuesday, March 28, 1961. Much work has been done to make this activity a success. Invitations have been designed and mailed to guest. A delicious menu has been planned also. With N.H.A. week coming up April 17th through 24th many more ativities are in store for N.H.A.'ers. B.R.R.

Agriculture

The Agriculture boys went to P. V. last week to the N. F. A. meeting. They are going to Huntington to a livestoc show Monday, March 27, 1961. They have some livestock to put in the show. A.L.H.

Student Council Activities

The Student Council, under the leadership of Ina M. Kirksey, has done a wonderful job of coordinating studen activities, lending money, assisting the faculty, and now looking forward to planning the Spring Dance to be held in the Dunbar Gym, Friday, April 28, 1961. B.R.R.

Crazy Riddles

What is the difference between a sewing machine and a kiss? Answer: One sews seams and the other seems nice, an so nice.

The Band

The Dunbar High School Band will give their 4th Annual Band and Choral Concert, April 23, 1961 at 4 p.m. Tickets will be sold by the band and choral students. Adults $.50 Students $.25 L.G.J.

Orchids and Onions

Orchids to the Senior Class for winning Miss Dunbar. Onions to the one and only student who is trying 10 words for 10 minute. Orchids to the Typig II class for their first successful paper. Orchids to the Future Nurses Club C.J.S. L.M.C.

8th Grade News

The eighth grade class has enjoyed being apart of the high school this year. The Eighth Grade has an enrollent of 98 pupils.

The daily attendance has been good this year. We are now looking forward to the many Spring Scholastic Activities. F.J.J.

Sports News

The boys went to a track meet in Dallas last Saturday, but I think they were reaching too high for medals. They just went for practice. He was the crazy head Harrison from the hills and the good time land. They went to Houston Saturday Coach E. G. Redd said he through the boys were doing fine. A.L.H.

Riddles Cont.

What did Adam and Eve do when they were expelled from the Garden of Eden? Answer: They raised Cain.

Volume I No. March 27, 19[page is torn and the rest of the date could not be read]

Commencement Exercises

Senior Class Dunbar High School

1954

Dunbar Auditorium

May 28, 1954

EIGHT O'CLOCK

Lufkin, Texas

Order of Program

PART I

Processional- "Priest's March" .............Mendelssohn Invocation..............George Earl Sanders ---Senior Song.......................Selected

PART II

The Senior Class presents a preliminary report of the Study: "The Health and Sanitation Conditions of Negroes in Lufkin."

Presentation of Class..............Travis Carter, Sponsor Health and Human Welfare.....Marie Wynne Location and Description of Lufkin......Helen M. Dodd Panel Discussion ....................Negroes in Lufkin John A. Forney, Chairman Attitudes on Negroes in Lufkin.........Johnette Diggles Organizations and Agencies.............Shirley F. Flenoy Challenge .......................................Coretta Powell

PART III Song.................................................Selected Presentation of Superintendent of Schools.................Principal E. E. Cleaver Presentation of Mr. George Henderson.......................Mr. J. A. Anderson Superintendent Awarding of Diplomas........................Mr. George Henderson Chairman of The Board of Education Recessionals:

Committee Organizations

NOTE: The following individuals participated in the study.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH TO HUMAN WELFARE........................J. W. Sibley, Billie M. Anders, Margaret G. Moffett, Marie S. Wynne, Speaker

THE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF LUFKIN......Charles Ford, Sharlotte R. Hackney, Helen M. Dodd, Speaker

WHAT IS THE PEOPLE OF HEALTH AND SANITATION AMONG NEGROES IN LUFKIN....................John Forney, General Chairman

GROUP I GROUP II GROUP III Artis Gilder, Chairman Willean Brown, Doris Jackson, Chairman Ophelia Hale Chairman Wyomia Hill Geneva Burkley FLossie Green Earl Davis, Jr. Donald Jackson Harold Flenoy Ralph Henderson Jewelene Taylor Freddie Lenox James Thomas Ruthie M. Taylor Ruby Ferguson June Harrison

WHAT ARE THE ATTITUDES OF ALL PEOPLE CONCERNED.............................E. V. White, George E. Sanders, Donice Johnson, June Harrison, Harold Flenoy Johnette Diggles, Speaker

WHAT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE TO RENDER AID.....................Freddie M. Phillips, Shirley F. Flenoy, Speaker, Donald R. Timms

"COMMUNITIES CAN HELP THEMSELVES".............Wonda F. Major Coretta J. Powell, Speaker, Jaunita J. Johnson

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Travis Carter, Chairman Mr. Willie E. Williams Mr. E. C. Johnson Miss Drucillia Moore Miss L. M. Venerable Mrs. Ruth Washington Mrs. L. B. Brown