The Eagle - 1957-02-11 [No. 4]

February 11, 1957 THE EAGLE Issue 4

HONOR ROLL This ends the last six weeks of the semester. Many of the following students have been on the honor roll every six weeks. Work hard and keep up the good grades. 12th grade-Ruth Boling Fay Brown, Merita Brown, Bud Hudson, Peggy Coker, Carolyn Downey, Carolyn Bulter, Gail Pearson, Virginia Stevenson, Joanne Tooley, Lynn Chandler, Rosemary Cunningham, Gail Moss. 11th grade-Catherine Allison, Rachel Bayne, Barbara Owens, Barbara Waddell, Loretta Walls, Larry Taylor, Lamar Broazale, Emily Cooper, Tom James, Tom Patrick, Barbara Moore, Emily Cunningham, Barbara Tate. 10th grade-Linda Painter, Michael Smart, Linda Glenn, Betty Boling, Bobby Jenkins, Pat Crain, Betty Lou Wade, David Watson. 9th grade-Etheline Alewine, Dawn Greenwood, Ann Taylors, David Anledge, Beatrice Wuest, Linda Kelly, Charles Childers, Don Dempsey, Rebecca Roper, Billy Batson, Joyce Greene, Horace Jones, Shela Keeman, Jenny Moon, Linda Parr, Dardon Pyron, Jerald Dempsey, Jimmy Turner, Mayble Moon.

DOWNEY AND MCPHERSON CHOSEN STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Carolyn Downey has been named student of the month by the Eagle Staff. Carolyn came to Taylors from Ohio in the tenth grade. She has been in many clubs and activities since coming here. Some of these are: member of Beta Club, Block T, F.B.L.A., J.H.A., Eagle Staff, and the Glee Club. She is President of the F.B.L.A., Secretary of the newly formed Dramatics Club. For the past three years Carolyn has played guard on the basketball team and was named to play on the District All-Star team last year. Basketball is one of her favorite sports. Last year she was chosen to represent Taylors at Girl State in Columbia. Another of Carolyn's many honors is Miss Hi Miss of Taylors this year. Next fall she plans to enter Winthrop College to take a two-year commercial course and then go on in office work. Carolyn's coming to Taylors was a bit of good luck for our school. We wish all of our girls would participate in the acticities of our school. Here's to Carolyn, our chosen student of the month. Charles McPearson was chosen for his fine achievements. He has served well on the Eagle Staff and was very good in the Senior Play. HE is a member of the F.B.L.A. and Glee Club and also Vice President of the Dramatics Club. Among the Senior Superlatives he was selected as "Best Looking." Charles is an active member of the Milford Baptist Church.

SENIORS ELECT SUPERLATIVES The Senior Class met January 17, 1957 for the purpose of electing superlatives. Tee following were elected as Senior Superlatives: Most Courteous-Lynn Chandler and Carolyn Downey; Best Looking-Ruth Boling and Charles McPhearson; Most Athletic-Carolyn Butler and Willie Cannala Most Bashful-Virginia Stevenson and Bud Hudson; Wittiest-James Ward and Joanne Tooley; Most Studious-Rosemary Cunningham and Charles Loftis; Friendliest-

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THE EAGLE STAFF A Student Publication

Editor......................Gail Moss Business Man.........Tom James News Ed....Emily Cunningham Circulation Man...Tom Patrick Gram. News Ed...."Cat" Allison Sports Ed.........Larry Johnson Assistant......Micky Strickland Reporters.............Ann Taylor Betty Boling Janet Lowe Becky Roper Darden Pyron Joanne Tooley Charles McPherson Typists..............Merita Brown Ritchard Trott Carolyn Downey Kenneth Howell Art Editor............Barbara Tate Sponsor.............Mrs. Crosland --------------------------------------------

Support for the Teachers

The author has recently noted, especially at the recent ball games, the absent of our teachers' physical and mental support.

It was stated by the delegate to the state student council convention that there are three goals which must be met for a sucessful student body. One of the three goals, and an important one, was the support of the faculty.

It is noted that this is satisfactory in direct school are, why not at extra-curricular activities? Students, for the greatest part, support the faculty in their clubs and extra-curricular activities.

One then notes that parallel teachers have great amounts of work, but this could not be a reason for our current problem; for a teacher's school work is directly proportional to the work which he assigns.

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It is also noted that many live great distances from the school, but so do many loyal supports.

If we at Taylors are to succeed to any great extent, we must have support from our faculty.

We, therefore, emplore teachers and students alike for your support bolth physical and mental in fields of scholarship and extra-curricular activites, such as sports.

Anonymous

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Looking back by Emily Cunningham

The first half of this scchool year has ended. Soon you will be receiving your reports and seeing of you have completed the first semester in good standing.

Let's look back and see what has been accomplished and what has taken place at Taylors for the past semester. Many steps forward have been made.

An inauguration of the student body officers was held for the first time, and it is hoped that it will be an annual practice.

We adopted a new alma mater written by Bill Horton, especially for Taylors.

We can't forget the remodeling of the gym. Some are still wondering if it is really true.

The football team finished a fair season with three wins and ten losses.

Taylors has for the first time this year an assistant coach, and a girls coach

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Boys Lose First By Larry Johnson

Piedmont defeated Taylors in a double-header at Piedmont. Larry Patterson was the high scorer with 33 points. Bob Waldrop was Taylors' big gun, hitting 18 points. The final score was 54-53.

Eagles Asleep - Still Win

"We were in a daze" That was the answer the boys gave. "We just couldn't wake up." Dickie Stevenson kept the Eagles alive hitting 23 points. The girls were defeated by the strong Blue Ridge girls in the first game.

Taylors Outscores Mauldin

The Mauldin girls won their 50th straight game at Taylors, while the Taylors' boys came out victorious 38-37. The girls came up with their best effort this year but were no match for the speedy Mauldin girls. The boys' game was very thrilling. Larry Johnson and Tod Brown had 12 and 10 points respectively.

Slater Triumphs Slater swept a double-header from Taylors at Slator. David Sprouse led Slater with 19 points while Bob Waldrop tallied 21 for Taylors.

Back to Winning Ways

After poor showings in the last 4 games, the Eagles broke loose at Travelers Rest. They defeated the home team 70-54. Big Bob Waldrop hitting 32 points had his best night. Johnson and Cannada had 10 each.

Eagles Trounce Mauldin

Taylors and Mauldin split a double-header at Simpsonville.

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The boys, after a slow start, caught fire and were never in trouble. Bob Waldrop and Ted Brown controled both backboards and hit 20 and 18 points each,

Taylors Outscores Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge almost set the gym on fire with their hot shooting, but the Eagles helf on and finally pulled ahead to stap. The "Big men" pulled this one out. Bob Waldrop hit 32 points, and Ted Brown was also in double figures. Woods hit 23 for the losers.

Taylors 60 - Paris 39

The girls came close, but could not pull it out. The boys met easier resistance and came out on the long end of a 60-39 score. Again it was Bob Waldrop leading the Eagles. He had 14 points followed by Larry Johnson's 12. Coach Thornton cleaned his bench in the 3rd quarter and the reserves outscores the Yellow Jackets.

Slator Sneaks by Eagles 68-65

The Slator girls and boys defeated Taylors Friday night at Taylors. At the end of the regulation game the score was 64-64. In the three minutes overtime, Taylors could only score 2 points while Slator managed 4. David Sprouse scored 28 points for Slator while Bob Waldrop scored 30 and Larry Johnson scored 18 for the losers.

Eagles Trounce Ft. Inn

Taylors boys defeated the Ft. Inn boys 79-31, while the Ft. Inn girls came out victorious.

Bob Waldrop scored 36 points in his best effort of the year. Coach Thornton cleared his bench in an effort to keep the score down, but the reserves scored almost as frequently as the

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starters. Larry Johnson hitting 8 of 9 shots had 16 points. Eddie Grasso scored 15 points to lead the losers.

Eagles Beat Piedmont

The Taylors boys avenged an earlier one point defeat by Piedmont beating them 76 - 62. Again it was Bob Waldrop who sparked the victory. The Eagles trailed at halftime but fought back after the halftime. Although Waldrop scored 34 points, it was a team victory. Dicky Lanford had 14, Larry Johnson had 12, and Willie Cannada scored 10. Larry Patterson scored 43 points in a losing cause.

Girls in Slump

It seems that Mrs. Cash came at a bad time. The girls lost four starters with only Miriam Loftis, Carolyn Downey, and "Cat" Allison returning. The girls have tied one game and lost 13. With one game left, the girls can still have a respectful record. Keep working girls! The students are still looking for that win.

Fine Team for Tournament

Although losing three boys due to grades, Taylors will have one of their finest teams in the district tournament. Up-to-date, the Eagles have won 12 times while only losing four. With an offense builts around all county Bob Waldrop, the boys are averaging almost 60 points per game. The Eagles have two of the finest backcourt men around in Willie Cannada and Larry Johnson. Both are fine playmakers and capable scorers. As the forwards, you find Dicky Lanford and Johnny Copeland. The latter was substitute for Ted Brown, who is lost for the season. Dicky is a good re-

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bounder and defensive man. At center you find Bob Waldrop. You can't say too much about this boy. He was "All district" last year and is averaging over 20 points a game this year. The "Eagles" count on Bob for most of their scoring. He is big, fast, and agile. The boys have a fine bench sparked by Micky Strickland. The other members of the team are Larry Taylor, Tom James, and Larry Ross. Lets hope this year that the boys will win the tournament.

"B" Team Doing Fine

For the first time in the history of the school Taylors has an organized "B" team. So far this season the team has won six games while losing two. The "B" team has developed interest in basketball for the younger boys who do not have a place to play. Most of the boys are from the 9th and 10th grades. The boys, under the coaching of Mr. Ross, are doing a great job.

Block "T" Elects Officers

The Block "T" club elected officers January 28. The officers are: President, Larry Johnson: Vice President, Willie Cannada; Sec. and Treasurer, Dicky Lanford.

Block "T" has Chapel

The Block "T" Club had charge of the chapel program for January 29, 1957. Coach Thornton presented the football players with their well-earned letters. Willie Cannada was the only four letterman.

After the presentation of letters, a short program was presented on sportsmanship. Those participating were Larry Johnson, Gail Moss, Mrs. Cash, and Coach Thornton.

The students were commended for their good sportsmanship.

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[drawing spanning the top, depicts aspects of school] SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

FRENCH PLAY ENJOYED BY STUDENTS

The French class under the supervision of Mrs. Crosland, presented a three act French Play to the Student Body in chapel. "Leave it to Suzanne," a comical, part English, part French play was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience as well shown by their laughter and applause.

Tom James played Jim, a carefree high school student. Gail Moss and Tom Patrick played Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, who are proding their son to study so he can enter college. Richard Shockley played the flee brain friend of Jim. Emily Cunningham played Jim's sister, Kitty. Susan Clartier, a French mademoiselle, was played by Catherine Allison. Larry Miller was stage manager, producer, and director.

PIANO RECITAL

Taylors has been having piano recitals for quite a few years now, but they have always, or most always, been given at the last of the school year. This year Mrs. Grant, Taylors' now piano instructor from Rock Hill, decided to add a little extra and have, as she stated "A midwinter" recital. There were two of them, one Monday, and one Tuesday. The stage was decorated with very attractive green plants, all placed directly behind the foot-lights. The pieces

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the students played showed that much hard work and study had been put into them, both on the part of Mrs. Grant, and her pupils.

Approximately 40 pupils played all together.

J.H.A. CAMP PROGRAM

Recently the J.H.A. presented a program on camp designed to show the members how much fun end enjoyment there is in attending J.H.A. Camp.

Betty Boling talked to the girls about the recreation to be found at the camp. Gail Charping talked about the needs of the camp. Linda Guest explained the schedule of the camp and Mary Alice Broadnax talked about the cost of attending camp.

If you wish to go to J.H.A. Camp this year give Miss Raines of Miss Lindsey your reservation fee of $2.00. Deadline for the money is the first of March.

DRAMATICS CLUB FORMED

The speech class of Taylors High School has formed a Dramatic Club. Each member is a charter member. Those elected were: President; Catherine Allison; Vice-President- Charles McPhearson; Secretary; Carolyn Downey; Treasurer; Ann Taylorson; and Reporter; Bob Waldrop.

The Club decided to hold meetings once a month and pay dues of $1.00 per year.