The Eagle - 1957-03-22 [No. 5]

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March 22, 1957 THE EAGLE Issue 5

[column one] STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Emily Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Cunningham, has been chosen as the student of the month.

Emily is vice president of the Beta Club and vice-president of J.H.A.

She belongs to the Glee Club, Traffic Committee, and Block T. Club. Emily is News Editor of the Eagle and is an outstanding member of the F.T.A. Those of you who have attended the basketball and football games have seen Emily in action cheering our boys and girls to victory. She was chosen from our school to cheer in the District football game.

She is not only active in schoool work but, as a member of the First Bapist Church oof Taylors, she participates in aall church activities. Emily is the secretary of the Y.W.A.'s of the Noorth Greenwille Association.

As you see, Emily holds many offices, but with all the honors, she still remains one of Taylor's favorite students.

Tom James, the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. James of Taylors, is a Junior this year.

If any one deserves the honor of being Student of the Month, Tom certainly does. He is one of our most capable and well rounded students. He was on the "B" team most of the basket ball season but stepped up tto the first string during the tournaments. He also plays gold, is an ardent tennis player, and has gone out for track.

He is extremely active in all phases of club work in the school. He holds the offices of the Vice-president of the Beta Club, Business Manager of the "Eagle," and Traffic Chairman on the Student Council. He is also a member of the Library Club, Glee Club, and

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F.T.A. He gianed state wide recognition when he was elected Treasurer of the S.C. High School Library Assistants Club at their annual meeting at WinthropCollege earlier this month.

Tom is a leader and is looked up to by many at his church, the Stevenson Memorial Methodist Church.

His plans for the future are rather vague, but he plans to go either to the Citadel or Clemson (he favors the Citadel.) Wherever he goes, if he keeps his radiant smile, keen knowledge of right or wrong, easy ability to get along well with others, and quest for knowledge that he has now, he is sure to succeed in his latter life.

"HONOR ROLL"

The following students have made the honor roll this seek w[illegible] Keep up the goood grades.

Grade 12 - Merita Brown, Ruth Boling, Carolyn Butler, Carolyn Downey, eggy Coker, Bud Hudson, Lynn Chandler, Joanne Tooley, [illegible] Moss, Rosemany Cunningham, Virg Stevenson. Grade 11 - Catherine Allison, Rachel Bayne, Miriam Loftis, Barbaara Owings, Larry Taylor, Lamar Brezeale, Emily Cooper, Emily Cunningham, Tom James, Barbara Moore, Tom Patric Barbara Tate. Grade 10 - Betty Boling, Bobby Jenkins, Pat Crain Betty Lou Wade, David Watson, Linda Glenn, Linda Painter, Rut Wade, Michael Smart. Grade 9 - Billy Batson, Ronnie Bivins, Jooy Greene, Horace Jones, Jenny Moon Linda [illegible] Darden Pyron, Evelyn Poole, gerald Dempsey, Walter White, Betty Ellison, Mayole [illegible] Mike Johnson, Ethelene Alewine, Charles Childress, Carroll Coop Don Dempsey, Dawn Greenwood, Marian Hammond, Linda Kelly, Jen Rainey, Rebecca Roper, Anne Taylo Beatrice Wuest.

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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. New Ed.---- "Cat" Allison Sports Ed. ----- Micky Strickland Reporters ------------ Ann Taylor Betty Boling Charles McPherson Janet Lowe Becky Roper Darden Pyron Joanne Tooley Typists ------------ Merita Brown Richard Trott Carolyn Downey Kenneth Howell Art Editor--------- Barbara Tate Sponsor ----------- Mrs. Crosland

--- PROSPECTS FOR NEW SCHOOL BRIGHTEN By Tom Patrick

In the last Board of Trustees meeting, plans were formulated by which new schools for both Taylors and Paris may soon be started. The allotment of state sales tax money which the county recieved several years ago for building schools has already been exhausted. Since prospects of recieving additional state funds within the next few years is very dim, the Board will present a plan to the County Delegation by which two and one-half million dollars worth of bonds may be issued. There is considerable doubt as to whether the Delegation will approve bonds for such a large amount at once, for there would be an additional property tax of four and one-half mills added on county property. If the Delegation approves the money within a short wile, it is quite possible that the building will be completed by September of 1958. Although no one knows the exact location or cost of the

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high school, it will probably be on Edwards Mill Pond and cost about three-fourths of a million dollars.

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U. F. O. s by Charles McPherson

My article this month is about U. F. O.s. That is short for unidentified flying objects. This as you know, is a very controversial subject. Some believe, some do not. I happen to be one that does. Why? Simply because you can't ignore all the good solid evidence. I am not talking about all the flinsy reports sent in by "nuts". Saucers have been photographed. There is the possibility that the photos could have been faked, but at the same time and location of the photos, verbal reports have vome in; therefore partially verifying the photos. I believe that human beings from outer space pilot these crafts. One report from New Zealand stated that two girls picking berries on a hillside spotted a strang craft flying which disappeared beyond a hill. They paid no attention, thinking it was a government aircraft. Shortly, a man approached them who spoke in a mild, pleasing voice. He spoke a strang language which they did not understand. He was wearing a gray wool suit that appeared to be a uniform of some sort. After the "sauce man" failed to contact them, he turned abuptly and walker away and was never seen again. So think, students. it may not be long before an official contact may be made with the Aliens!

HAVE ANY OF YOU SEEN THE PICTURE ED GILMER DESIGNED WITH A TYPREWRITER? IT IS VERY GOOD.

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[Image over column 1; a drawing of a person with a camera and a bird on their knee. The words "Please Look" on either side of the person]

[Column 1] ANOTHER DANCE[UNDERLINED]

Another dance sponsored by the Senior Class grade mothers will be held on Tuesday, March 26. Admission will be the same: Stag50¢ and Couple-75¢.

The first dance was held at the Curb Market in Greenville as an experiment and was very successful. Approximately sixty people were there, including adults as well as students. The profits will be used to help finance the Washington trip for the Seniors.

COME ONE - COME ALL - HELP SEND OUR SENIORS TO WASHINGTON.

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JUNIOR CLASS PLAY[underlined]

The Junior Class has chosen "Everybody Works But Father" for their Junior play this year. It will be presented May 2d and 3d. Here is a short summary of the play. It is a play about the Ashton family. There are two children, Dale, the charming daughter, in her late teens, and a young son named Burgess, who answers to the name of "Buzz". Mother Ashton has a brother named Roger who is the wealthiest man in town. Four years before the action of the play starts, Father Ashton leaves home because he cnnot endure Roger's nagging, and because he is unable to secure a position that lasts for any length of time. Mother Ashton and her two children work hard to preserve their home. Ruth Bright, a spinster lady, found Mr. Ashton working in a Drug Store one day while she was

[Column 2] on a trip and brought him back home to Mother Ashton. Mother Ashton thought for sure tat Father Ashton would get a job this time, but he did not. It has an exciting ending. The characters are as follows: Mrs. Ashton Catherine Allison Fred Ashton(father) Larry Taylor Dale Ashton Emilie Cooper Burgess Ashton Dicky Landford Roger Rayburn Tom Patrick Margie Droops Miriam Loftis Cherry Hartsell Patsy Jones Elton Barnes James Hoops Ruth Bright Emily Cunningham Malvinia Weatherly Linda Guest Alfred Weadon Tom James Stage Manager Henry Vaughn —— GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWS[underlined]

MRS. McPHERSON'S 8C - During February their class celebrated three special days with programs about each. The days celebrated were Lincoln's Birthday, St. Valentine's Day, and Washington's Birthday. Those in charge of the programs were Alex Patrick, Wanda Kelly, and Julia Boling.

Friday, February 22, they had a very special devotional brought by Rev. J. L. Nanney, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Taylors.

A committee consisting of Rose Hudgens, Delores Parr, Royce Steele, and Sally Henderson was appointed to make a safety chart to put on the grammar school bulletin board. This chart was praised by one of our guest speakers in chapel.

Rose Fudgens and Glenda Springfield were the winnters and alter-[alternate] (Con't on page 5)

Smile at people[underlined]. It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile. Be friendly and helpful[underlined]. If you would have friends, be friendly. Be cordial.[Underlined] Speak and act as if everything you do were a genuine pleasure.

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[Column 1] SPORTS By Micky Strickland

Taylors. Trips Travelers Rest[underlined]

Taylors started the Distrct ten tournament by lowering T.R. 68-36. Bob Waldrop was high man with 25 points. Micky Strickland had 14, "Goat" Johnson 12, Willie Cannada 11, and Tom James 4. No T.R. player hit in double figures. Taylors entered the tournament with a 10-5 record.

Eagles Defeat Piedmont[underlined]

Taylors Eagles continued their high hopes of another district champoinship by beating Piedmont 73-57. Bob Waldrop was again high man with 31 points. The boys played one of the best games of the year. Larry Patterson of Piedmont was high man of the game with 40 points.

Taylors: Waldrop 31, Johnson 12, Strickland 8, Landford 11, Cannada 11, Ayers, James, and Taylor.

Eagles Lose? By 1![Underlined] Berea squeezed by Taylors 51-50 in a real tough game. The game ended in an uproar over a last minute call by an umpire, who is well known at Taylors. Willie Cannada driving in for what should have been the winning points was called walking and the ball went over to Berea.

Taylors finished the tournament in third place. The team won two and lost one to make the season an overall 12-6.

This was the last game for seniors Willie Cannada and Micky Strickland. Both of these have done very well in helping the team on to victory.

Taylors Girls Lose[Underlined]

The Taylors High girls lost to Slater. They played one of the best games of the year.

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CLASS TOURNAMENTS[Underlined]

9th Outclasses 8th[Underlined]

The 9th grade boys beat the 8th boys 36-18. They were led by Turner with 9 and Jones and Simmons with 6 each. This was the first round of play, and the 9th earned the right to meet the 12th in the second round.

9th Girls Win[Underlined]

The 9th grade defeated the 8th 25-14. Alewine had 9, Walls 8, and Bradnax 8 for the winners. Greenwood led the losers with 12 points. The 9th grade met the 12th in the second round of play.

11th Girls Win[Underlined]

The 11th girls led by Waddell with 24 and Moore with 12, beat the 10th 38-13. Burgess led the 10th with 9 points. The 11th met the winner of the 12th and 9th for the championship.

12th Boys Win[Underlined]

The 12th grade boys beat the 9th 25-13. The rebounding of Bishop and Bannister was the main factor in the win. Trott had 8 and Ayers 7 for the 12th. The 9th scoring was well rounded, but the lack of height lost the game.

9th Girls Win Second[Underlined]

The 9th girls defeated the 12th 33-16 in the second round and will meet the 11th for the championship. Let by Broadna with 15 and Walls with 14, the 9th went on to take an easy win. Center and Tooley both had 8 points for the losers.

11th Girls Take Championship[Underlined]

The 11th grade girls won a hard fought gall game 36-26 from the 9th. Led by Waddell with 18, and Springfield with 16 the 11th

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went on to win. Alewine and Broadnax led the 9th with 10 points each.

The championship trophey was presented to coaches Loftis and Allison after the game by Larry Johnson and Bob Waldrop who did a fine job refereeing the tournament.

11th-(36) Springfield 16, Moore 2, Waddell 18, E. Cunningham, Walls, L. Cunningham, Guest. 9th-(26) Alewine 10, Broadnax 10, Greenwood, Taylor, Moon, Church, Wilson 6.

12th Boys Win Championship[Underlined]

The 12th boys led by Jones with 10 points, defeated the 11th grade 37-17. Again it was the 12th's height that won the game. The scoring was well rounded for both teams.

The championship trophey was received for the 12th by coach Micky Strickland.

Coach Thornton and Coach Ross refereed the final games and did a very good job.

12th-(37) Jones 10, Bishop 3, Howell 12, Trott 6, Odom 2, Ayers 6, Bannister 8.

11th-(17) Miller 4, Shockley, Owens 2, Vaughn 2, Wren 6, Gilmer Brezeale 3, Chandler.

BASEBALL SCHEDULE[Underlined]

March Exhibition 20 Blue Ridge T 21 Greer T " 22 Greer T " 26 Paris T League 28 Berea H " April 2 T.R. T " 4 Berea H " 5 Slater T " 9 Paris H " 11 Slater H " 16 T.R. H "

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OUTDOOR SPORTS BEGIN[Underlined]

Now that basketball season is over, most of the boys have baseball and track on their minds. Practice began Monday, March 11. There were twenty-two boys out for baseball and fifteen out for trach. Coach Thornton is in charge of baseball, and Coach Ross is in charge of track.

The prospects for a baseball team are very good. There are 11 players back from last year. They are as follows: "Goat" Johnson, Bob Waldrop, Dicky Lanford, Micky Strickland, "Lew" Ayers, Richard Trott, ED Gilmer, Jimmy Ayers, Jimmy Turner, Jerry Johnson, Willie Cannada.

Experience should be the best factor in favor of a good season. There seems to be * * * *

(Con't from page 3) nate[alternate] winner at the Seventh and Eigth Grade "Spelling Bee". The grade mothers gave the class a skating party March 20, which was enjoyed by all.

Seventh Grade Trip[Underlined]

Some of the seventh graders took a trip to Charleston on March 22nd and 23d.