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SENIORS SOON GONE
TheStudent Prints
Published by The Student Body of Bay High School.
JUNIORS CARRY ON
BAY ST. LOUIS. MISS., WEDNESDAY. APRIL 7, 1948.
PRESENTING JUNIOR LEADERS
Junior officers reading from left to right: Mary Margaret Johnston, Vice-President; Teddy Morel, Treasurer; Miss Julia Blaize, Sponsor; June Moran. President and Sara Vaughn. Secretary._____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assembly Programs Offer Variety
Freshmen Revive
“Gay Nineties’
The “Grecnies" of the high school entertained the assembly, Friday, March 19, by taking them back to the "Gay Nineties.”
The first feature of the program was a dancing sextet, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Smith at the piano. The dancers, dressed in pink and blue ballerina length dresses portrayed the tvpical "gay ninety dancers." Included in this group were: Irma Joan Lee. Cecil McCaleb, Genevieve Strong, Annie Lou Parker, Joyce Ladner, and Ruth Dawsey.
Following the dance, the Freshmen presented a one act play, “Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady.” Thfe character* were: Mrs. A. Sl*t*hinglon> a very stem, straight lured, dom-nating, mother of 40, portrayed by Georgette Mays. Her daughter, Nellie, a modest young maiden of 19. was Norma Collier and last but not least Mr. Elmer Quackerbush, a timid lover, excellently represented by Billy Ray Bennett.
When the curtain opens, we find Nellie waiting for her lover, Elmer, to pay her a visit. Her mother enters and tcils her (hat she has decided since Elmer has been seeing her for a year, to leave the two alone for the first time in hope rtf promoting a proposal.. When Elmer's knock i$ heard. Mrs. Slushington admits him. Taking the flowers Elmer has presumably brought to Nel. lie. she leaves them to arrange the flowers in water. Din ing her mother's absence. Elmer does propc«e to Nellie but when the thought of having Mrs. Slushington for a mother-in-law and having her run his home as she did her own occurs to him,
DR.
ROBBINS DISCUSSES YOUTH
An interesting education talk was presented to the students of Bay High by Dr. Samuel T. Robbins, executive secretary of the Mississippi Social Hygiene Association for Education for Responsible Schools, in-foiming students of important and necessary ljcts- According to Dr. bobbin the more quickly true facts are learned and appreciated, the more quickly juvenile delinquency and other now prevalent crimes will be wiped out.
The manner of fact presentation used by Dr Robbins, left no questions unanswered in the minds oi the audience concerning the points which were discussed Each student left the disvussion w<th a clear concise understanding of mankind and human relation in today's world.
Bay High was honr.ted again when Dr. Robbins? presided over another discussion. This time at a P. T. A. meeting. March 3. Adolescent* and their reactions to life was the topic discussed. A large number of parents, students and other interested pci son$ wore present. Such a large representation of responsible parents was gratifying to a capable instructor. Wo li«'i)e thut t)r S. T. Robbins will pay Bay High another such instructive visit In the near future.
he faints. After coining to. Elmer leaves in a flash and poor heartbroken Nellie Taints as the curtain closes.
The dashing master of Ceremonies was none other than Truman Schultz.
The program was directed by Mr. O!i;llory. Freshman sponsor, and Mrj. Guillory.
EXPRESS YOUR
CHOICE, SENIORS
Spring ha$ come and once again the Juniors have begun to concentrate on entertaining the Seniors, a$ is the tradition.
The Juniors would like to entertain in a way that would please the Seniors but due to the extreme shortage of boys it is almost impossible to have a prom.
With a prom out of the question, the Juniors would like to know what the Seniors woud enjoy next best. Miss Blaize suggests a picnic buffet supper, banquet or some such party,
Let us know!
MAY FESTIVAL SUCCESS DEPENDS ON STUDENTS
The annual May Festival will be held in the enrly part nf May and any student interesti-d in being in it is urged to be thinking of hi" grades and activities. Anyone with an A average -must have one activity; B average, two activities; C average, three activities.
The May Festival is one of the biggest social events at Bay High and the success this year will depend on the co-operation of the students.
Requirements for the king and queen are a$ follows: (I) he or she must oe a Senior. (2) must have a B average and (3) must have four years of high school at Bay High.
Senior and Junior girls ha\e first preference but remember, they have to wait for their turn.
Dr. J. A. Evans, a member of the Board of Trustees for twenty years is succeeded by Charles Breath. Jr. Mr. Breath was appointed at the January meeting of the town council.
FIESTA ESPANOLA
The Spanish Club, Los Atnigos Espanoles had a beach party Friday night, March 19, with a large number attending.
Along with their sponsor, Mrs. Norman llali, the group played games, ate heartily and played pho-nograh records.
Each member of the club invited his or her own date, and everyone joined in the fun and had a wonderful time.
Members present were:	Audrey
Bourgeois, Barbara Jenkins. Julie Soldini, Carolyn Calico. Joyce Roberts, Cynthia Kemon, Lou Ella Capdepon. Lloyd Shubert and William Luxich.
INGRAM AND BRELAND ATTEND TEACHERS CONVENTION
Mr. Ingram and Mi. E. E. Breland, County Superintendent of Education, were elected by the County Teachers Association to attend the annual teachers convention. The convention was held in Jackson on March 17-18-19.
The meeting was reported very inte.esting. There was one of the largest attendances in the histoi \ of the organization present this year.
BAND SPONSORS
BACKWARD DANCE
A "Backward Dance” sponsored by the Bay High Band, under the direction of Mr. George Wimberly, was held in the Bay High gym on Friday nictht. March 19. The music was furnishod by the Solid Senders.
This entertainment was a novel treat for the students with the girls asking the boy* for dates and doing most of the cutting at the dance.
There was a large crowd of Bay High students participating in the fun and entertainment.
DAVIS AND DUBUISSON LEAD SENIOR CLASS
With the close of the 4th term, the senior grades were averaged and posted.
Leading the class with the average of 92.647, we wish to congratulate Lorraine Davis, Valedictorian of ’48.
Next we find Jane Dubuisson, Salutatorian, with an average of 90.437.
These two young ladies should justly be proud of being the scholastic leaders of a cless of 34 members.
Sometime in the near future Lor-raine and Jane will begin to compose their speeches for that not too far away evening, Msy 28 when they will receive their diplomas.
Gloria Biehl and Gay Curet were runners up for salutatorian with averages of 90.411 and 90.352 respective!* Conrt-aHulrtions to oil of these girls for their fine display of scholarship.
SCIENCE PLAQUE AWARDED
Mr. S. J. Ingram, Superintendent of Bay High School, announce; that Lorraine Davis is the winner of the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Medal for achieving the highest scholastic record in science subjects during her high school course. Lorralne'-s average is 96 in Chemistry. The award will be presented to her on graduation night.
•Founded in 1932. the Honorary Science Award program has the approval of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and of leading ^Hnr»*ors in every state. Competition for the bronze Award Medal is keen as the winner is eligible to compete for one of the five Bausch & Lomb Scholarships at the University of Rochester.
These Science Scholarships, valued at $1,500 each, were established in 1944 by the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.. as a further incentive to science students. Winners of the .Science Scholarships ere expected to major in optics, physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics or a combination of these subjects. A limited number may be permitted to major in the pre-medical or other courses.
In commenting upon the Science Award, Mr. Ingram said. ‘The study of science is assuming increasingly greater importance in American education and industry. Winning the Science Award Medal at Bay High School is itself a significant indication of scientific aptitude.”
CHORUS NEWS
On February 20-21 four members of our chorus attended the Choral Clinic hsld In Biloxt under the direction of Mr. Ducrtst.
Other schuols attending were Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagula. The members learned and practiced several new songs Friday, and Saturday in pieparntior for a concert on Saturday night. A dance was given ir. their honor Friday night af. ter practice.
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The Bay High Gir’.», Jean Pritch* ard. Charla Russell, Gloria Biehl and Ruby Pearl Hover, enjoyed the clinic very much.
The high school chorus members will receive emblem* sometime in the near future. The emblems have been described as blue and gold B’j with an insetted lyre.
The girls to receive these B'j are Gloria Biehl, Dolores Carver, Irene Fricke, Ruby Pearl Hover, Irma Joan Lee. Audrey Mays, Georgette Mays. Francis McAlpin. Cecil McCaleb, Jimmie B. McFie. Joyce Middleton. Betty June Moran. Joyce Peterson, Jean Pritchard and Charla Russell.
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Twenty four ot the Chorus girls, including eighth graders for the first ’ime. will journey to Pascagoula for the Regional Field Meet on March
24.
The girls will complete wi th other groups on the Coast.
The quartet will also participate