The Eagle - 1959-04-24 [Vol. 1, No. 4]

THE EAGLE

VOL. 1 — NO. 4 TAYLORS HIGH SCHOOL, TAYLORS, S. C. Friday, April 24, 1959

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Taylors Captures FFA Title [picture of 3 people. A girl in a dress is on the left, a girl in a dress is in the middle, being crowned by a man on the right]

Taylors High's own Brenda Danelle Bishop captured the Greenville County FFA "Sweetheart" title at the county contest held at Greer High Thursday night, April 9. Kay Smith of Hillcrest High is shown at the right crowning Brenda. At the left is Nancy Hale of Piedmont, first runner-up.

Brenda Bishop Is Named County FFA Sweetheart

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In competition with 10 other Future Farmers of America Chapter Representatives, Brenda Bishop, of Taylors, was chosen the Greenville County FFA Sweetheart at the county contest held at Greer recently.

Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bishop of Route 1, Taylors; and attends the Fairview Baptist Church in Greer, where she is a member of the Sunday School and Training Union. As a member of the sophomore class of Taylors she maintains a "B" average. She was class sponsor in the homecoming this year, May Day attendant last year, and has been selected for the same honor this year in the 10th grade.

Representing Greenville County,

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she was among the top 15 finalist in the South Carolina "Miss Farm Bureau" contest this year.

She will compete in the statewide FFA sweetheart contest at Clemson on June 11th.

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Plans Are Big For Senior Class

The last eight weeks are finally here! This year has been the greatest in the senior class history. They have stumbled through years of learning and now are ready to close the door on ole Taylors High and start a new life in the adult world.

Some forty-nine Seniors will receive diplomas on June 1. After graduation many will continue with their part time jobs through the summer and then enter college in the fall. Others will apply for full time work in the offices, textile plants and other businesses in the area.

A few of the boys will be entering the armed forces, and many of the girls will settle down to the job of being homemakers. All in all the Class of '59 will well represent Taylors in businesses, colleges and homes to the very best of their ability.

By-Phy-Chem Trip

The Bi-Phy-Chem met Monday night, March 30, at the school. Important business was the discussion of the summer trips. The Savannah Beach Trip was set for June 7. The date for the Appalachian Trail Trip will be decided at the next meeting.

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School Represented At Music Festival

Janet Blackwell and Marilue Stokes represented Taylors in the Northern District Music Festival March 17th. This festival is sponsored by the South Carolina Music Education Association and Winthrop College.

Janet played three solos and received a rating of excellent. Marilue received a rating of superior for three solos. The girls played a duet and received a rating of superior.

Dr. Walter Roberts, retired Head of the Music Department of Winthrop College was the judge. Having received excellent and superior ratings, both girls are eligible to enter the State Music Festival at Winthrop College April 16. and 17th.

Janet and Marilue were piano students of Mrs. Preston Shealy.

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Beta Club Gets New Members

Congratulations are to be extended to the new Beta members for the requirements are high. It is indeed an honor to be chosen. It is hoped that the high average, outstanding character, dependability and other qualities of the leadership will be maintained. The following boys and girls were approved by the faculty and accepted by the club for membership:

Rose Hudgens, Mary Jo Breazeale, Judy Ann Hale, Jerry Jenkins, Judy Claire Hall, Sharon Davis, Charles Tate, Lewis Freeman, Shirley Styles, David Rosamond, Jeri Lee Boyd, Judy Bryant, Beth Boling, June Howell, Harold Coleman, Royce Steele, and Evelyn Rosamond.

The new members will be present at the next meeting, which will be April 16. At this meeting they will receive their pins.

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Birthday Party Is Theme Of May Day

The theme of the May Day will be "The Birthday Party". The elementary school is in charge of the program. A committee from the high school will be in charge of decorations.

Larry Ross and Margaret Clark will be crowned king and queen of May at the annual May Day exercise the first day of May.

Selected to May Court are representatives from grades nine through twelve. The following have been selected: twelfth grade, Gwen Goodwin and Geraldine Burgess, with Betty Boling as maid of honor; eleventh grade; Shelia Keenan and Yvonne Mixon; tenth grade, Julia Boling and Brenda Bishop; ninth grade, Carol Bruce and Jean Montgomery.

Arrangements for the May Day festivities are under the direction of Mrs. Lesesne.

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Junior-Senior Banquet Will Be Held Friday

On April 24th. at seven o'clock p.m., the Junior Class will play host to the Senior Class at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet.

This event will be held at teh Elks Club in Greenville and will include the members of the two classes and their dates.

Entertainment between the banquet and dance will be provided by a group of Juniors and Seniors under the direction of Miss Clara Wilbanks. This group will present a program of musical selections.

Dance music will be provided by Furman Neals' Orchestra.

The Junior-Senior Committee, which is in charge of making plans for the event, is composed of the following: Jimmy Turner, Jimmy Ayers, Johnny Carlisle, Becky Roper, Ethelene Alewine, Stuart Gilmer, Ann Taylor, Dawn Greenwood, Dale Leake, and Jenny Moon.

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District FHA Meet Held on April 11

On Saturday April 11 a group of the FHA members attended the District 1 meeting in Anderson. The meeting was held at the Recreation Center. Elections, judging of projects, and a dress review and ratings of the chapter highlighted the day.

Ethelene Alewine represented the Taylors Chapter in the elections. She was elected second vicepresident of the District. Along with Ethelene the newly elected officers will attend the national FHA convention in Chicago.

Geraldine Burgess modeled a red wool dress in the dress review.

Beth Boling and Jean Fody won a rating of excellent on their home projects.

The Taylors Chapter entered all activities and received an excellent score. A Better Homes and Gardens Salad Cook Book was given to the chapter for this honor.

Many thanks to Miss Lindsay and Mrs. Pou for putting the Taylors Future Homemakers on top.

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[image and caption span top of column 4 and 5] Students-Of-the-Month Are Named [picture of two students, a girl on the left and a boy on the right]

Students for the month of February are Rose Hughens and Horace Jones.

February Students-Of-the-Month Are Rose Hudgens, Horace Jones

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Rose Hudgens and Horace Jones were elected as Students of the Month for February. Rose, a tenth grader is a member of Mrs. Bull's homeroom. Her club activities include the Beta Club, F.T.A., F.H.A., Bi-Phy-Chem, Library Club, and the Eagle Staff.

Rose attends Taylors First Baptist Church where she is a member of the Sunday School, G.A.'s and

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Training Union.

While keeping up with this full schedule and maintaining an "A" average, Rose finds time for hobbies, such as sewing, cooking, drawing and painting.

Rating in her category of likes are boys, school, good times, parties, convertibles, pepsies, Roch n Roll and hamburgers.

Her dislike is Hillbilly Music.

In the entertainment world, Rose places Pat Boone and Perry Como as her favorite entertainers with "Till," and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," holding the lead for favorite recordings.

Horace is a member of Mrs. Long's eleventh grade homeroom. His leadership ability is displayed in the number of offices that he holds in the various organizations of the school. They include President of the By-Phy-Chem Club, Vice-president of the Key Club, and Treasurer of the Beta Club. He also holds membership in the Block T Club and is a member of the Eagle Staff.

Horace attends Fairview Baptist Church with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jones.

Quite a sports, enthusiast, "Squire," as his friends call him, includes golf and basketball as his hobbies. He played guard on the varisty basketball team this year and has played golf for the past two years.

Debbie Reynolds and The Crests are Horace's favorite entertainers; with "Giant" and "Gidget" striking close together as his favorite movies.

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FBLA Chapter Holds Meeting April 6

The FBLA chapter of Taylors High School met April 6. At this meeting officers for the coming year were elected. They were as follows: President, Bea Wuest; Vice President, Dale Leake; Secretary, Jenny Moon; Treasurer, Jimmy Ayers; Reporter: Walter White

Plans were made for the annual spring picnic which will be held at Suplher Springs on May 4.

Plans for a chapel program are ebing made by the new president, Bea Wuest, and chairman of the chapel program, Linda Cunningham. At this time there will be a skit of the right and wrong way to get a job. Installation of officers will also be a part of the program.

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Key Club Starts Safety Program

The newly organized Key Club has started a safety program. Its members are on duty in the morning, noon, and after school. The purpose of the program is to insure the safety of the elementary and high school students. The slogan of the project is, "Protect the Peewees."

Arm Bands, which were made by Mrs. Pou and her home economic students, are worn by the Key Club members while on duty.

The Key Club received its charter from the Kiwanis Club of Greer on Thursday, April 9. The entire club was present. Mr. B. T. Gault, who is president of the Greer Kiwanis Club, had charge of the program.

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Library Club Names Delegates

The Library Club met Thursday afternoon, April 2, in the library. Four delegates were chosen to represent the club at the annual meeting at Winthrop College. They were Elizabeth David, Betty Ellison, Mayble Moon and Rose Hudgens who is district vice-president. These four girls and Miss Greer will leave after lunch on Friday, April 10 for Winthrop and will return Saturday. Plans were also discussed for a picnic to be held in May.

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[Column 1, Article 1] Student Council

This year there has had a very inactive space left in our school which should have been filled by our Student Council. The council has failed completely in working for the aims and purposes for which it was originally set up to accomplish.

There have been no formal meetings, using parliamentary procedure, no projects for the purpose of raising money, and our council has provided none of the help and guidance which most students look toward the council for.

It is the council's job to help the entire school with its problems and to encourage all aspects of school activities.

Let's all work together now and try and improve the Student Council and make it the best organization in the school.

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WHAT IS A SCHOOL?

To the vast majority of people a school is judged by the exterior and interior of the building. If the halls and grounds are spacious with an imposing gymnasium, a football field with lights and one that contains all the modern equipment, then the school is wonderful. Some form opinions of a school by the number of active clubs in the school. school.

No, that is not our idea of a school. First, it takes good parents to make a school. Parents should start with a child when he or she is very young and give him some ideals to live by. Parents help our school by training a child to understand the purposes of an education. Our teachers today carry such a heavy load they need the understanding and help of parents. When a teacher calls about Mary or John parents should know in the busy life of a teacher she will not call unless there is a real interest. Yes, parents play an important role in making a real school.

Next the pupil helps to make the school. Too few of us really know why we are there and we find out too late. Many men and women today can be heard remarking, "If I had only studied". It isn't the buildings nor the football field that gives us that inspiration that we need for higher learning. Students need a lot of love and understanding and it is the desire of students to really learn what makes a school.

Last it takes good teachers to make a school. Teachers who recognize the weaknesses of boys and girls and ones who can discipline us unto knowing that school is not a place where we have come to waste our time. Too few of the students ever show any appreciation to the men and women who have dedicated their lives that we might learn.

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Published by the Students of Taylors High School, Taylors, South Carolina.

Printed by The Greer Citizen, Greer, South Carolina.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-Chief ___________ Pat Crain Associate Editor __________ Ann Taylor Senior High News Editor _________ Judy Claire Hall Grammar School News Editor ______ Carolynne Crawford Feature Editor _____________ Darden Pyron Sports Editor ______________ Charles Sims Exchange Editor ___________ Alex Patrick Club News Editor ___________ Dawn Greenwood Art Editor __________________ Jeri Lee Boyd Photographer _______________ Horace Jones

REPORTERS

Joyce McConnell, Ethelene Alewine, Jinky Thomason, Carol Bruce, Delane Misenheimer, Sandra Simmons, Rose Hudgens, Ruth Ann Greenwood, Walter White, Jimmy Ayers, Mike Johnson, Larry Loftis and Gwen Goodwin

BUSINESS STAFF

Business Manager _______________ Joyce Green Advertising Manager _____________ Jerry Johnson Circulations Manager _____________ Mary Alice Broadnax

CIRCULATION STAFF

Jerry Adams, Billy Ray Bost, Steve Howell, Mike Smart. Leonard Howell, and Otis DeShields.

TYPISTS

Linda Glenn, Glenda Glenn, Margaret Clark, Sue Taylor, Ruth Rampey, Shirley Church

Sponsor __________________ Mrs. Cecil J Maxwell

[Column 2, Article 1] Citizenship

By PAT CRAIN

"What is Citizenship?" This is a major question in today's society. It has been defined in various ways, but the most liberal is the relation of the individual to his government, and in addition, his relation to other members and groups in a democratic society. Citizenship, then, involves us all in a great range of human relations.

In committees, individuals are trying to make life in their home town better by carrying on civic projects which results in better health, better schools, and better human relations. Democracy challenges every citizen to take an active part in every phase of living.

American youth is not learning enough about their own communities through first-hand contacts with social, economic, and political institutions. They do not get enough opportunity for real community citizenship activities.

Youth, however have demonstrated its good citizenship in many ways. It has passed one of the severest tests of American citizenship. This is service to its country in the time of need. The record of youth's service and sacrifice to the United States during World War II was splended testimony of the readiness of youth to practice good citizenship. The outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 further proved that our youth is willing to accept civic responsibilities and to discharge them to the best of its ability.

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HONOR ROLL

Students having A averages are as follows:

Eighth Grade -- Janet Blackwell, Margaret Dorton, Patsy Jenkins, Curtis Leopard, Mildred McMoban, Jimmy Moore, Bonnie Reynolds, Annie Lou Smith.

Ninth Grade -- Jean Fondy, Jean Montgomery, Marilue Stokes, Jimmy Suber.

Tenth Grade -- Rose Hudgens, Evelyn Rosamund.

Eleventh Grade -- Ethelene Alewine, Jerrald Dempsey, Dawn Greenwood, Dale Leake, Mayble Moon, Linda Parr, Ann Taylor.

Twelth Grade -- Betty Lou Wade, Linda Painter

Students having B averages are as follows:

Eighth Grade -- Jack Barbare, Linda Basinger, Joyce Benefield, Frances Brown, Vicky Brown, Danny Bull, Nancy Davis, Furman Dill, Sandra Dillard, Sonny Edwards, Ann Farber, Lawrence Knight, Margaret Loftis, Pat Lollis, Mac McDaniel, Troy Medlin, Jane Moon, Ronnie Pittman, Margaret Reid, Brenda Robinson, Barry Roland, Yvonne Trammell, Kenneth Whittaker, Doug Williams.

Ninth Grade -- Carol Bruce, Mary Coker, Pat Coughlin, Janelle Cunningham, Sandra Eubanks, Marian Greene, Pat Hammond, Marshonna King, Elizabeth Tisdale, Myrtle McCoy, Marcia Miller, Bill Turner, Margaret Waldrop, Carolyn Watkins.

Tenth Grade -- Jerri Lee Boyd, Mary Jo Breazeale, Judy Bryant, Harold Coleman, Sylvia Cox, Sharon Davis, Lewis Freeman, Judy Ann Hall, Jerry Jenkins, Delores Parr, Jan Phillips, Royce Steele, Shirley Styles, Tommy Sullens, Charles Tate, Jinky Thomason.

Eleventh Grade -- Joyce Greene, Horace Jones, Linda Kelly, Darden Pryon, Becky Roper, David Rosamond, Bea Wuest.

Twelfth Grade -- Pat Crain, Steve Howell.

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HONOR ROLL Grade 7A Honor Roll

Students having an A average are as follows:

Janet Runion, Judy Edwards, Carol Fricks, Catherine Jones, Caroll Johns, Sandra Wakins, and Billy Stoddard.

Students having a B average are as follows:

Key Freeman, Anna Rosamond, Larry Byars, Betty Roberts, Jane Price, Phyllis Poole, Glennis Center, Sherry Norton, Harriet Williams, Paul Manous, Sharon Hightower, Randal Keenan, Mona Weaver, Beth Trott, Carla Harbin, and Martha Bryant.

Grade 7B Honor Roll

Students having an A average are as follows:

Cecelia Finch, Linda Cantrell, Rose Ann Wilson, Margaret Smalley, Mary Ann Pangle, Karen Schultz, Carol Hendrix, Furman Alewine, and Gene Spearman.

Students having a B average are as follows:

Cheryl Moon, Alvis Ashmore, Diane Howell, Judy Gosnell, Geneva Ward, Linda Sammons, Cynthia Jones, Beth Wilson, Louise Roberts, Parks Long, and Andrea Thomason.

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United States Is Equal With Russia In Development of Space Rockets

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We hear a lot about Rockets and ICBM's these days, mostly propaganda, which leads us to beliebe that we are not doing so well in Rocketry. Actually, we are almost up with the Russians if not already up with them.

Some United States Scientists wonder if the Russian Sun-orbiting rocket, "Mechta," actually is the tenth planet. Tracking facilities of the Jet Propulsion Lab. Pasadena, California, the only non-So viet Laboratory could get a "fix" on the Rocket, were not able to do precise and continuous tracking. Neither could scientists confirm for sure that the rocket came within 4,700 miles of the moon's surface.

Although it was unknown by most people, the United States on December 13, 1958 launched rocket (Jupitor C) containing a capsule with a tiny South American squirrel monket in it. It reached an altitude of 300 miles. For 9 out of the 13 minutes of the trip the monkey was weightless.

The United States should have a man in orbit around the earth by the end of the year. The NSDA has selected the McDonald Aircraft Corporation to built a capsule which would carry man. Also, scientists of the N.O.T.S. China Lake, Laboratory, California, have developed a rocket engine which can be accelerated and decelerated from zero to full throttle. These two fac-

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tors should help us to get a man in space before the Russians do,

Alexander Anonov said last fall that Russia would have a man in space by early 1959 -- probably between January and March. but things in Russia must not be going too well.

The United States has made these predictions: 1. In 40 years man will travel 670 million miles an hour. 2. We will land on Mars and Venus in 1968. 3. We will land on the moon by 1965. One of the prevailing factors in the predictions will be the developing of a new rocket engine and guidance system.

We have already started using the Gimbaled rocket motor for steering instead of fins. That is why fins are not seen on all new rockets. The Gimbaled rocket is a rocket motor mounted on a swivel so that it moves any way. The movement is controlled by a Gyro. When the rocket swerves one way, the motor moves the opposite, therefore, steering it.

To travel 670 million miles an hour we will have to have a new type of rocket motor. It has been suggested that an Ion platinum reactor, thereby, propelling the ship be used.

We can feel assured that American scientists are doing their best to get their predictions fulfilled before the Russians do. Although it will not be a major factor to get in space before Russia, it would help to start development of a planet first.

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Good Times Recipe Requires Variety Of Ingredients By ROSE HUDGENS

First of all, you must assemble the supplies: two cars, one of which is a station wagon and the other a Buick, a trunkload of suitcases, duffle bags, and blanket rolls, food and a station wagon fill to the brim with pocketboooks, cameras, cards -- and girls! Sprinkle in a few boys and two chaperones. To this add a generous amount of screaming girls and merrymaking boys and mix in a couple of sleepless, fun-filled nights. Blend this mixture with lots of crazy picture-taking and plenty of cold bare feet. Fold in wet bathing suits and sandy towels. Heat over a well blazing fire and toss in several cherry bombs. This should come to a boil around midnight. Sift together several night trips to other beaches and a hearty game of Putt-Putt. Add hours and miles of walking and riding. Mix all the ingredients with a pinch of sun and a tablespoon of rain. Cream thoroughly with tons and tons of sand. Whip in bushels of dancing and a peck of records plus one record player. Last of all, heat in a big bunch of sleepyheads. Let simmer for a few minutes, but turn up to high until done. Cooking time should be from 7 o'clock, Wednesday morning, to about 8:30 Friday night, or make until pinkish brown. Serve with bleached or straight hair.

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FOR GIRLS!

1. Learn all about sports and cars.

2. Don't break a date once you've made it-- even if someone you like better asks you.

3. Don't suspect the boy of being up to no good if he runs out of gas -- unless it happens all the time!

4. Wait for the boy to get around to open the car door. If you expect good manners, you'll get them.

5. Offer your services as water

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boy to the football team.

6. Have a wide circle of girl friends, not just one or two.

FOR BOYS!

1. Drive sensibly. The girl's parents will like it.

2. Don't always ask what she wants to do -- girls like fellows with initiative.

3. If your girls is on a diet, don't eat a chocolate sundae in front of her.

4. Always have a girl home at the time she says.

5. Learn to dance well. It's not sissy to take lessons.

6. Build a rocket and take your date with you. Who cares if it never gets off the ground?

7. Get a job this summer as a life guard at a girls' camp!

(copied from McCalls Magazine)

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Elementary School News

Miss Wilson`s Fourth Grade

All elementary students in Greenville County have been invited to participate in the annual Greenville Art Exhibition held at Greenville Senior High School. There will be several pictures representing our own school. This is for the Greenville County Teachers Association.

Among those playing Little League Baseball from the Fourth Grade are Sonny Holmes, Michael Burrell, Cecil Hinson, Billie Stokes, Ronnie Crumby, and Michael Hunsinger.

Sandra Stewart is helping the students for twenty minutes every day.

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Mrs. Bragg`s Fifth Grade

The students are very happy to welcome Harriette Bowen to Taylors from California. We know that everyone will do their best to help her feel at home here.

Thanks to Bidney Harrison for helping with the news.

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Mrs. Couch`s First and Second Grade

Pupils in this room are very getting ready for a Chapel coming up soon. The program will be on safety. Carolynne Crawford is assisting Mrs. Couch every day.

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Miss Lanford`s Sixth Grade

These Sixth Graders are working on several selections that will be featured at the Sixth Grade Music Festival to be held at the new Greenville Memorial Auditorium on April 28.

They also have been taking Achievement Tests given to all students in this grade.

They are enjoying having one of the Sophomore Students, Jeri Lee Boyd come every day to help Miss Lanford.

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Mr. Ross` 8th Grade

The anticipation of that great first year in High School is growing rapidly among the eighth graders. Many eager students will fill our halls next year out of this class.

Jimmy Moore represented Taylors in the county Spelling Bee. He

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did exceptionally well.

Janet Blackwell received a rating of excellent at the District Music Festival at Union. Congratulations, Janet!

The 4 H'ers are looking forwards to camp this summer.

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Mrs. Oliphant`s 8th Grade

New elected officers are: President, Terry DeShields; Vice President, Barbara Holloway; Secretary, Pat Lollis; Treasurer, Borris Crumbley.

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Mrs. McPherson`s 7th Grade

New officers have been elected. They are: President, Jane Price; Vice President, Diane Gerken; Secretary, Mona Weaver; Treasurer, Judy Edwards.

All students in this class are delighter [delighted] to have Joe Bowen come into our school from California.

Several seventh graders have been absent from school with mumps. We hope that all of you recover soon!

Miss Welborn 8-A

Roger Reeves has gone to Davenport. We are sorry to lose him.

The eighth grade had a good time on Youth Day, March 10. Many thanks to Mrs. Pou, Mr. Gault, Mr. Huggins, and all the others who helped to make this day possible.

Anne Tollison Curtis Leopard

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STORYBOOK LAND

A skit on Storybook Land was presented by Mrs. Dan Boling's third grade in the elementary assembly Friday morning, April 10.

The program was opened with The Lord's Prayer and closed with group singing by the third graders.

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NICKNAMES

When students enter high school, many of them acquire a nickname for some reason or another.

Try to recognize some of the nicknames listed below and see if you can decide why these people were "tabbed" with these names.

Hugo, Ajax, facts, Droopy, Chief, Hollywood, Jay, Bean, Hog, Sun-

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beam, Cuz, Lucy, Flea, Buttons, Squire, Cunk, Moose, Deano, Chilly, Choppy, Swish, Bobo, Turkle,

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Sprouse, Boot, Babs, Shirky, Tiny, Yank, Quincy, and Tammy.

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Roving Reporter By ROSE HUDGENS

To everyone Washington means fun, but to the Seniors of Taylors High, is has meant the climax of all their school days. Let's look and see what was the most fun for them on this trip.

"The most fun I had," began Mary Alice Broadnax, "was when I learned to match pennies and when I got hold of a bottle of Rapid Shave and sprayed everyone," boy! Did she have a blast, or should I say the others got the blast!

Ruth Rampey seemed to enjoy this, "How about that crazy boat ride, Seniors! The boat broke down and we never left the dock.

Boy, the experiences those Seniors had!

"You would have thought the Seniors were going out for track when one night an old man chased us down the street to get on the bus."

"Dean Hudson thought the world was on fire when Paul Kimbrell set a match to his pants!" There'll be a hot time in the town, tonight.

"Boy! Did Linda and Ruth run when a bellhop took off after them!"

"Flash! Who did a certain girl pull through the bathroom window one night?" Splash-splash, I was taking a bath...

"I enjoyed that last night at the Carroll Arms more than any night we were in Washington," said Gwen Goodwin, "but I think Saturday night at the Ponce de Leon was really tops" yeh, what about those VIP boys?

From observation of the Roving Reporter, it might be said that the Seniors must have had a "whale" of a time!

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Taylors High Key Club Presented Charter at Kiwanis Meeting

Officially establishing the taylors High Key Club in Key Club International was the presentation of the Club's Charter at a recent meeting of the Greer Kiwanis Club. Accepting the charter from B. T. Gault, president of the Greer Kiwanis Club, was Larry Ross, president of the Taylors Key Club.

Each two weeks the Kiwanians, as sponsors of the Greer High and Taylors Key Clubbers, hold their meetings and have as their guests one of two members from each school. At this particular event the entire club membership was invited to the program and dinner before the business convened.

In the business section B. T. Gault, president of the Greer organization, addressed the assembly and recognized the guests. Before introducing the guest officers on program, Mr. Gault announced the two boys, from Taylors, to attend Palmetto Boys' State, this June; Dale Leake and Charles Sims, both are members of the Key Club.

Following this, reports were giv0 en on the activities of the two clubs, Sammy Clayton, president from Greer, presented the activities of his Club for the past year, and then Gary Crawford, also a Greer member gave a report on the recent Key Club Convention in Asheville. Larry Ross then took part on the program with an explantation of the activities from Taylors.

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Business Education Day is Observed

Business Education Day was observed in the Greenville County schools Tuesday, April 7. Leaders from business concerns throughout the county visited the schools to observe educational techniques.

Businessmen visiting Taylors were Roy Curton - South Carolina National Bank, Gordon E. Williams - Judson Miils and Marvin Bentley - J.P. Stevens and Co.,

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Inc.

This is a part of an annual program to ascquaint businessment with education and vice-versa.

Earlier in the year, county teachers visited various business organizations in the country.

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JUNIOR NEWS

The highlight of activities of the Junior Class was the Junior vs Faculty basketball game. It took place in the gymnasium with most of the teachers participating. Of course the Faculty won! Everyone enjoyed the game and it proved to be a big success.

A trip to Ocean Drive during the Easter holidays was enjoyed by David Rosamond, Mike Johnson, and Johnny Carlisle.

Chattalee Dempsey became the bride of Marlin R. Knorr, March 21 at the Hampton Heights Baptist Church. The couple is living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dempsey.

Shirlene Arms was absent several days recently. The class remembered her with a flower while she was sick and is glad she is better now.

Yvonne Mixon and Shelia Keenan were voted to represent the Junior Class in the May Court.

Bea Wuest won first prize in the talent show. She sang "Hello Young Lovers" from The King and I. Other juniors in the talent show included Jenny Moon, Becky Roper, Shelia Keenan, Ethelene Alewine, Ann Taylor, and Jerry Johnson.

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Page Four THE EAGLE Friday, April 24, 1959

The Eagle Sports Digest By Charles Sims

A fast baseballl season is expected by the Taylors High Flames this year. With only eight games on the agenda, April 21 may bring to a close to the scheduled diamond meets.

Fifteen boys make up the squad, eight of those are juniors, six sop- homores and and one senior.

Four of the contests have been played, all conference tilts and one a double-header.

The first encounter of the season was with the Blue Ridge Tigers, at Blue Ridge. The latter shoved across three runs in the third inn- ing for a 5-2 victory over Taylors.

Shortstop, Morris Mason sparked the winners with a pair of singles.

Winning pitcher was Chastain of Blue Ridge. On the mound for Tay- lors were Ayers and Ingle.

After losing to Blue Ridge the Flames came burining back in a con- ference tilt with Wren, topping them 12-3. Pitching Taylors to the win was Jerry Johnson fanning 15.

The flames obtained 20 hits for 32 times at bat. Billy Hammond paced Taylors with two triples and two singles. Scoggins 3 for 4 and brought in 2 runs. Jimmy Turner 3 for 3 and 2 runs. Ayers 2 for 4 and 2 runs. Johnson 2 for 4 and 1 run. Adems collected on 2 trips to plate and tallied once. Bishop 1 for 3 and 1 run. Howell 1 for 3 and also 1 run. Howell 1 for 3 and also 1 run. Plemmons 1 for 1.

Split Doubleheader

Next Taylors and Paris split a double-header on the Paris dia- mond.

In the first game T. J. Ingle start- ed for the Taylors, but was relieved in the 2nd inning by Jerry Johnson. The latter finished the game with- out giving up an runs; and Flames scored 3 times in the remainder of the ball game, but Paris kept the lead with six tallies in the first of the games to Taylors' on trip across the plate. Steve Dacus, of Paris, held the Flames to 5 hits while Paris obtained 9 from Taylors' mound occupants.

Rebounding to win the nightcap, the Flames obtained 5 hits to Paris 3, scoring 1 run in the 3rd inning and 1 in the 4th, to 1 run by Paris in the 1st inning, thus taking the game 2-1.

Johnson started the encounter and pitched the entire game to beat Dacus of Paris while striking out 9.

The game was tied going into the last inning (1-1), when Taylors scored the winning run. Taylors tripled and tallied on a Paris error. Scoggins had 2 hits, Johnson 3, a single, double and triple; and third-base- man Jimmy Turner collected twice for a double and a single.

Travelers Rest Shades Taylors

Two of the three runs were scored [continued on the top of column 2]

in the first inning of a conference tilt with Travelers Rest, The other tally was brought home in the 5th inning. Jerry Adams had the big blow for Taylors, a triple.

Harvey Tankersley, of Travelers Rest singled home Richard Baston with a single in the fifth inning to give T. R. a 4-3 victory over the Flames.

Jimmy Ayers, went the distance for Taylors, was credidted with the loss but gave up only 5 hits. Gossop was the winner, giv- ing up 6 hits to the Taylors nine. Jerry Adams collected on three trips to plate, and Johnson on two.

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Golf Team Loses One, Ties One

The golf team under Coach Ross, has a 1-1-1 record so far this season; taking one from Pendleton High; tying Greer, and losing to Hillcrest.

First match was with Greer at the Southern Bleachery Golf Course on March 26. The contest ended in a 9-9 tie. Medalist was Horace Jones of Taylors with a 67, defeating his man 3-0. Bill Wood also defeated his man 3-0. Johnny Carlisle lost 3-0 and Bill Turner went down 2-1.

March 26th brought the defeat by Hillcrest with a score 10-8. Despite this loss, Jones continued to spark as low medalist this time with a score of 82. Again Wood won out over his man but this one short of his previous game 2-1.

Taylors was host to Pendleton on

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April 6th and defeated thier oppon- ents with a score 15-3.

Jones bettered his first game pace 3 strokes, with a 64 even par game, and for a 2nd time defeated his man 3-0. Wood and Bishop also topped thier man 3-0 and Turner fell 2-1.

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Cindermen Lose to Blue Ridge; Win Big Meet

The track team is now getting rolling after an early season lost to Blue Ridge.

So far the "Cindermen" from Taylors have had only two meets.

On March 17th the Eagles were hampered as they lacked the serv- ices of several key men. Blue Ridge tallied this win 92-31.

Five schools along with Taylors asesmbled [assembled] at Slater on April 8th. This meet resulted with the Eagles returning victorious. Taylors 39 1⁄2, Slater 36 1⁄2, Piedmont 29 1⁄2, Berea 23 1⁄2, Parker 14 and Dacusville 4.

Hart from Piedmont was high point man with 15 points, followed closely by Larry Ross with 13 points. Ross won first place in the high jump, 2nd in the mile run and tied for first in the broad jump. Tommy Edwards and Billy Batson each won 8 points. Others to tally included: Jerrald Dempsey, Jerry Adams, Jerry Johnson, Walter White, Lamar Wakefield, Bobby Johnson and Jerry Daigle.

Coach Ross says about the track team, "We have a nucleus of a good squad now and I hope we improve as the season goes along. Coach Bramlette has worked hard to help me get started with track and we would like to see other boys taking an interest in one of our spring sports -- baseball golf or track."

The remainder of the Eagles track schedule is as follows:

April 13 at Blue Ridge April 16 Wren at Blue Ridge. April 23 T. R. at T. R. April 30 Paris at Blue Ridge. May 1st and 2nd - Conference meet at Furman. ______

Talent Show Given At School In March

Pantomimes, vocal solos, instrumental solos, and dancing all com- bined to provide two hours of en- tertainment on Thursday, March 20 when a Talent Show was presented in the high school auditorium.

Johnny Batson, local radio per- sonality, served as emcee. His witty jokes kept the audience in a hilari- ous mood between acts.

First place honors went to Beatrice Wuest for her rendition of "Hello, Young Lovers". Carmen Bishop received second place hon- or singing, "Come On Baby, Let The Good Times Roll". Honorable mention went to the "Girls' En- semble"; Janet Blackwell, doing the "Charleston"; and Mary Alice Broadnax, dancing to "Jailhouse

Annual Senior Trip to Washington Is Enjoyable Week for Students [header, spans columns 3 and 4]

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On Tuesday evening, March 24 at 7:30, 35 seniors boarded their chartered Greyhound bus bound for Washington, D.C.

The Seniors transferred to a bigger and newer bus in Charlotte and also acquired a new driver, who was to act as guide for the trip.

After leaving Charlotte, the group drove all night arriving in Washington at 7:10 A.M., Wednesday.

After breakfasting at the GreyHound terminal, they left for their hotel, The Carroll Arms. By 9:30 all rooms were assigned, bags unpacked, and everyone was refreshed and ready to start on a fourday stay in Washington.

The first stop was probably the most important of all, for it was the Capitol and the Senate Building. After touring the Capitol, the seniors rode the subway to the Senate Building where they met Senator Strom Thurmond. After talking with the Senator, he took them on a guided tour of the Vice-President's office; allowed them to watch the Senate in action, and they had their pictures made with the Senator on the front steps of the Capitol.

The Senator then made reservations for the entire Senior Class to have lunch in the Senate Cafeteria. He also made arrangements for them to eat breakfast there Friday morning. This was enjoyed by all.

After lunch they returned to their hotel to rest for a few hours. In the early afternoon they took a scenic ride through the city of Washington, viewing the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Then they proceeded to Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Maryland. All of the seniors agreed that this was one of the most beautiful and impressionable places they had visited.

After returning to Washington and having supper, the rest of the night was left free. Some of the seniors took advantage of this time to get in eight hours of welldeserved sleep while others spent this time becoming better acquianted with roommates and getting settled in their rooms.

On Thursday the seniors were off bright and early for a visit to the Washington Monument where some of them walked up the some one thousand steps. On the way up the steps they enjoyed reading the plaques from the different states and territories. Then they toured the Mint where they saw some of the 29 millions dollars which are printed each day.

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veled to Virginia for a visit to Mount Vernon. They toured the home and grounds and then boarded the ferry for a ride back up the Potomac to Washington. As luck would have it, the boat broke down and they were stranded there until seven-thirty. Buses arrived just in time to get them back to town to see the cinerama.

On Friday they awoke to find that is [it] was raining. This was no great problem for thed saved a trip to the Smithsonian Institute and a visit to the F.B.I. Building for just such an occaison. They toured the many buildings of the Smithsonian in the early morning and a guided tour of the F.B.I. Building amazed them all. At the hotel that night a coke party was enjoyed by all.

At 7:30 A.M., Saturday they again boarded their bus to travel to New Market, Virginia to spend the morning in the Endless Caverns. After lunch at the lodge they started for Natural Bridge where many of them enjoyed swimming in the indoor pool and games in the large gameroom. At 7:30 P.M. they attended the inspiring pageant at the Bridge. After a short program they rode on the Roanoke, Virginia, and the Ponce de Leon Hotel, where they enjoyed a free night.

Early Sunday morning they breakfasted and rode on through Virginia to Charlotte, North Carolina, where they again picked up another driver.

Around five o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the welcome sight -- "Dear Old Taylors High" came into view. Sleepy eyed but smiling, they claimed luggage and said good-bye and a big "Thank You," to Mrs. Annie Cammade and Mrs. Bennet for the wonderful time they had shown them.

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Golf Schedule

March 23 -- Greer, here March 26 -- Hillcrest, there March 6 -- Pendleton, here April 8 -- April 9 -- April 13 -- Greer, there April 15 -- Travelers Rest, here April 20 -- Pendleton, there April 22 -- Pickens, here April 27 -- Travelers Rest, there April 29 -- May 1 -- Hillcrest, here May 4 -- Pickens, there May 8-9 -- Kiwanis Tournament at Green Valley Country Club. _____

Baseball Schedule

March 31 -- Blue Ridge, There April 3 -- Wren, Here April 7 -- Paris, Here April 10 -- Travelers Rest, There April 17 -- Blue Ridge, Here April 17 -- Wren, There April 24 -- Paris, There April 28 -- Travelers Rest, Here

[column 4, cont.] Enrolled Apr. 15

Enrollment for boys and girls who will enter the Taylors Elementary School for the first time in September enrolled at the Taylors High School in the Library on Wednesday, April 15 from three until five o'clock. This enrollment also applies to pupils presently attending Brushy Creek who will be transferred to Taylors School as a result of the new established school areas. However, it does not apply to pupils who are now attending either Fairview of Reid. Requirements and information pertinent to enrollment are as follows: 1. Pupils entering the first grade must be six years old on or before November 1, 1959. 2. Pupils must present a birth certificate at the time of enrollment. 3. Pupils must present a smallpox vaccination certificate or visible vaccination scar at the time of enrollment.

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Faculty Chooses Representatives From Taylors Hi

From June 1 to June 14 are important dates to four of our Taylors High School students. Jenny Moon and Ann Taylor have been selected by members of the school faculty to attend Girl's State. Dale Leake and Charles Simms will represent our school at Boys' State. They too were selected by our High School Faculty.

Thw 13th Annual Palmetto Girls' State will convene Monday June 1, 1959 at 5:00 P.M. and will adjourn Sunday, June 7. The Boys' State meets from June 7 through June 14. Both will be held at the University of South Carolina. Six days of government education, citizenship, training, spiritual companionship and recreation will be given by the Boys' and Girls' State Committee and counselors of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The students chosen had to meet the following qualifications: 1 -- Leadership, 2 -- Character 3 -- Courage, 4 -- Honesty, 5 -- Scholarship, 6 -- Cooperativeness, 7 -- Physical Fitness. Girls' and Boys' State is not a camp or vacation but is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.

The purpose of Girls' and Boys' State might be set forth in the noteworthy admonition as laid down in the preamble to the constitution, "To safe guard and transmit to posterity the principals of Justice, Freedom, and Democracy."

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