The Jackson Sun from Jackson, Tennessee • 6

THE JACKSON SUN, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1966 6- Bear Brothers Carnival At HS Our Schools and Colleges As Students See Them I Youthful Lawmakers Approve Statewide Grading System praise the cheerleadres Captain Diane Stanfill and Suzanne Overton, seniors; Co-captain POPE SCHOOL ROYALTY Chosen to represent Pope School in the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival are, from left: Second Maid Elizabeth Helms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Helms Second Page Wesley Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Johnson; First Maid Toni Perez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Teo Perez; Queen Carta Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Long; King Al Brown, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Brown; First Page Wayne Rushing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rushing; Alternate Maid Starla Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence W. Graves, and Alternate Page Randy Rushing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Rushing.

To Pitch Tent By MIKE PARISH Come one! Come all! Step rieht up to the king of all car nivals the Bear Brothers Carnival. That's right, Saturday from 6 30 to 11:30 p.m. is the time we've all been waiting for the BBC's one night stand at the Jackson High gym. Thn fun flllMl carnival, which is its second big year, is py no means limited to Jackson High students. Everyone, young and old, in all ol -tsear uoun- trv" is welcomed and encour- aged to come loin in tne tun.

The admission to tne carnival is onlv 25 cents, and tickets may be purchased from almost any student or at tne door, ah profits made by each class will go towards softening the cost of their graduation. Five one-dollar bills will be given away at various umes during the night to holders of lucky tickets. Many other priz es will be awarded at the in dividual booths. Each class will have seven booths, including such attrac tions as fortune telling, cake walk, pie throw, chuck-a-luck candid camera, binocular walk and putt-putt. Homemade pies will be served at the food booths.

There is a $5 cash prize to the class with the best booth The main event of the evening will be the crowning of the Bear Brothers' Carnival queen Earlier this month three girls were chosen to represent their class in the competition. They are senior Ann Staples, junior Gina Sipes and sophomore Mar cia Alexander. The queen will be determined I by ed North Side High Selects Staff For 1967 Yearbook One-Act Play Is Presented By Students At West High Union Students Get Break With Special Events By ROBERT MICHIE The day-to-day routine of life at Union was spiced this past1 week with special events which provided entertainm inspiration, and educational enrichment. Entertaining chapel audiences with a talent show which featured song, dance, and satire was the Freshman Class. The clever Master of Ceremonies for the show was Ron Bradley.

At the piano for solo and ac companiment was Charles Alex, ander. Belinda Linebarger. Lo- retta Matthews, Becky Frazier, Carol Worrell, and James Bailey presented varied selections of song. Rita Baskins gave a comedy reading, and Shelia Stmson brought down the house with a satrie on Union life. Mrs.

Grace Williams serves as spon sor for the Freshman. Miss Willie Mae Rogers, a Union alumna who is now direc tor of the Good Housekeeping Institute, spoke to the Friday chapel audience about the im portance of adequate prepara tion for the "off campus world. Her message included a glimpse of the opportunities in the busi ness world, the need for more dedicated teachers, and the challenge to develop an inquir ing mind. She encouraged the audience to become people who genuinely care for other peo ple. Miss Rogers visit to the campus was sponsored by the Alumni Association.

On Friday evning the first set of films in Union's First Annual Film Festival was presented to the "ardent admirers of the cinema." Four Chaplin comedies provided entertainment as well as an educational treat to those present The Film Buchanan, John Parish, David Eason, Regina Holifield, Helen Hunt, Hookie Burnett, David Hill, Mary Lou Shelly and Marsha Anderson. Saturday night the Kapers provided the music for the all-college dance. The Greeks have chosen their Zeuses and Heras. The new president for the Alpha Omicron Pi is Becky Thornton; vice president, Suzanne Hansbrough; recording secretary, Gloria Bry-son; corresponding secretary, Jennifer Hefley; and treasurer, Sharon Mason. For the Alpha Xi Delta, Ar-leen Ross is the president-elect; Carol Green is vice president; Joan Martin, secretary; and Norma Kay Allen, treasurer.

Delta Sigma Phi's presidentelect is Andy Halford; vice president, Chuck Harris; secretary, Bob Zak; treasurer, Ed Harvey. The Kappa Alpha Order number one officer is Jim Ostner; number two, John Parish; and number three, Hal Vaught. In the Kappa Sigma election Robert Huff was chosen grand master; David Whetstone, grand the amount of money collect- in her behalf. Coin contain- ers are placed at the end of the cafeteria line, providing an opportunity for students to vote for their classmates by contributing spare change from their lunches. The money will be counted at the close of the contest Thurs day at 4 p.m.

and will be distributed to the respective class es. Last year's carnival was a tremendous success, and the word going around is that the 1966 show will be even better. So why wait to buy a ticket or two? Wednesday was a big day at Jackson High. The honor graduates were announced by the Monthly Tatler, and our principal, Mr. Kenneth Watlington, read a telegram naming senior Brenda Alexander as Tennessee's Homemaker of Tomorrow.

Our congratulations go out to valedictorian Mark Houston, salutatonan Lewis Weiland, essayist Jeanne Bell and Martha Richardson, Peggy Birmingham and James Medlm, who ranked fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. We also salute Brenda Alexander for her award and wish her continued success in the national judging. Incidentally, Mark is only the twelfth male valedictorian in the past 35 years at Jackson High, and the even break for the boys is in contrast to the usual percentage where the "weaker sex" has nearly a 3-1 edge. Thursday, we were fortunate to hear the Calvary Baptist Church Choir in an assembly program. The group sang several religious and folk songs which were highlighted by solos from a few JHS students in the choir.

convention at Nashville. These outstanding members have won out in record-book judging, Josehine Mosley; girls' junior leader, Juldine Reeves, club president; and Soloman Williamson, vice president. Slave Days at WHS were observed yesterday and today. The groans you hear echoing and re-echoing around the campus are coming from the slaves who are subjected to the commands of their masters. Ordinarily slavery is not funny, but to the students at West it was challenging and hilariously funny.

Girls purchased slaves for Monday; boys purchased girls Tuesday. Chief duties of the slaves were to carry their Masters' or Mistress' books to each class and to buy their lunches. It was fun to see them carry out their commands and still report to their classes on time. Once inside the classroom, all departments seem to be hard at work. Miss Walker and the girls are busy making beautiful garments.

Most of the English Classes at present are "taking stock of their English skills." The members of the general building trades class under the instruction of Mr. Dornell are engaged in various projects. Outstanding in bricklaying are Bennie Bond and John H. Merriweathers, Robert Taylor, Willie Brown, and Floyd Springfield are excelling in interior decoration. As the saying goes, "Cleanli ness is next to Godliness," and each student at Lane makes sure that he remains close to God through cleanliness.

In order for one to be clean, he must first find out the proper procedures to follow, and we truthfully feel that Mrs. DeVera Edwards gave us all the cues for being attractive and clean. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Lane's Student Union building, Mrs. Edwards, Consumer Service Service Coordinator for Phar-maco, Inc.

was only an additional attraction in observing our "Charm Clinic Day." Mrs. Edwards from New York city, was prepared for any questions that aroused concerning dating, dress for various occasions, proper technique for applying make-up, tips on a pleasing personality, or any other subject that might correlate with maintaining good human and social relations. "Helk), and welcome home," was the slogan that each choir member encountered upon their return from tour on Monday. The choir director reports that they had an enjoyable tour, and that each member should be highly commended for his outstanding performance and conduct. Again, each of us welcome you back to our college family.

ALL AMERICANS Strictly speaking, a South American is just as much an American as is a citizen of the United States. However, by usage, the term has been cor rupted to refer to the United States alone. By JULDINE REEVES With the coming of spring many cultural activities are taking place on West High's campus. Hig on the agenda last week was a one-act play en-titled "The Ghost Wore White" present ed in the assembly by the Speech Club. The characters were: Millie Juldine Miller, Lynn Johnson, Lessie Chandler, Emma Farrington, Benjamin i Larry Grimes, and Joe Henry Merri-weather.

Rose Peters, club president, directed the play. Participating in the Annual Debutante Ball sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. are Wilma Marshall and Linda Mc-Bride, two talented members of the junior class. Wilma will be escorted by Charlie Hill and Linda by Tilman McBride. Saturday, they attended the Charm Clinic and luncheon sponsored by the sorority.

At the talent tea held that afternoon, Linda sang a solo while Wilma participated in a creative dance. They reported that the day was highly enjoyable. We wish them much success at the cotillion. Students enrolled in 4-H Club who are high ranking in 4-H work are attending the state Royalty Named In Two Revues At Beech Bluff By DONNA ELLINGTON The time was spring 1966. The setting was near the Eiffel Tower in glorious Paris.

The occasion was the annual Junior High and Senior Beauty Revue with emcee Mr. Bill York announcing the winning candidates. Slowly the results of the Junior High royalty were given. They were al- Donna ternate makl, Donna Wyatt; second maid, Mary Jo Reams; first maid, Deborah Hill; and finally those much awaited words "Queen-JEANNIE EDWARDS!" Then it was time for a break in the "Springtime in Paris" revue. Relieving some of the tension and wonderment of who will get what' was The Palisades singing some of the latest tunes.

The vocalist for the evening was Miss Kay Jared accompanied at the organ by Mr. Jack Walker. Once more the judges debated and put their thinking caps on for the selection of royalty in the Senior Revue. As results, the alternate maid was Linda Hopper; second maid, Diane Lindsey; first maid, Donna Alexander; and last but certainly not least, the Queen herself MISS BRENDA TAYLOR! Congratulations, girls! You looked great! We were more than happy and honored last week to have with us three distinguished guests. Our first visitor from way, way down south even as far south as Caracas, Venezuela was Mr.

Elias Ramos, introduced by Mr. John Lewelling. Mr. Ramos spoke with us about his previous life in his country which struggled to attain free dom and democracy. Mr.

Ramos, presently a student at Union University, left us with some worthy reminders and inspired thoughts. Later in the week the FHA was pleased to have as their guest speaker Miss Elizabeth Kendall of Southwest Electric. As a representative to the International Congress of Home Economics Miss Kendall toured Europe and the Soviet Union bringing back with her some beautiful colored slides which she kindly shared with us at the monthly meeting. Everyone was sorry that the time was so short The Seniors were visited last week by the president of West Tennessee Business College, Mr. Kendrick Koger.

He talked with us about our future upon graduation and urged each of us to further our education one of Merry High Four girls and a boy have been named honor graduates in the 158-member senior class at Merry High School, it was announced today by Principal T. R. White. The top students are valedictorian Portia Hegmon, sarata-torian Carlois Antoinette Jones, essayist Mary Stegall, historian Dorsey Weddle and fifth-ranking graduate John Odom. Others in the top 10 are Bobbie R.

Pettis, Anona Savage, William Randolph, Wanda Wo-mack and Gillard Glover. Portia, daughter of Mrs. C. H. Hegmon, and the late C.

H. Hegmon, of 724 East Main, has an average of 92.66 for three and one half years at Merry, She is presently serving as president of her homeroom, a member of the National Honor, Society, the Executive the Glee Club, and school re-i porter for the Jackson Sun. Portia has received awards from "Homemakers of Tomorrow," the Glee Club, the Science Department of Murray State College and the Mathe-' matics Department of Lane College. She has received recognition from the National Scholarship Foundation for Negro Students. She has held the offices of president of her homerooms for the last four years, business manager of the Glee Club, Treasurer of the Spanish Club, and Treasurer of the Glee Club.

She has held membership in the Spanish Club, the Science Club, the N.H.A., the Student Council, and the Dramatics Club. Portia is also a member of the Tabernacle of David where she takes part in all church activities. She plans to attend college and prepare for a profession in the social science field. Carlois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Collins Jones, 103 Dono van Street, has an average of 92.36. Being a mathematics and 1 er. Johnny Parnell will be as sistant business manager. Jim Dearing, photographer, will determine by his efficiency whether the staff will be sped up or held back on work. Best wishes to all of you brave title-holders.

"To Tell the Truth" was the program broadcasted from sta' tion BETA last Friday. With moderator Tommy Green taking the part of Bud Collier, a dis tinguished panel tried to guess who the real "Ima Real Beta" was. Sally Roland, Jean Col lins, Johnny DeLoach and Vir ginia Clark were the puzzled panel members who tried to chose which of the challengers was the real Beta Club member. The challengers were Judy Lewis, Dottie Davidson and Jane Barry (who, of course, were all Beta Club members), but with the hilarious answers given by two, it was evident who was the right choice. For the first time in several years North Side will have delegates to the State Beta Club Convention in Nashville, April 1 and 2.

These delegates are Jamie Car den, Cathy Wilbur, Judy Lewis, Susan Pearson, Maelene Haggard, Dottie Davidson, Jane Barry, Sylvia Jones, Carolyn Bond and Doris Clan-ton. "Country Casuals" and "Out look for Spring" could well be applied as titles of the Fashion show at the FHA meeting recently. Models for the lovely clothes furnished by Mrs. Bradley of Country Casuals Store were Brenda Hardin, Jane Barry, Phyllis Smith, Pat Winslow, Ann Glover and Rose Ann Mc- Continued on Page 7) Time At East Wilson, quite busy this week. Ruth Hunt, Frances Hall, Char-lene Walker and Dereese Bobo, the library assistants, aided tremendously in getting the books ready for circulation.

This year, as every year during the last days of school, seniors seem to be the ones in the spotlight. This week the light was focused on Bernita Benson, a senior, who won the title of "Miss F.F.A." Bernita has had a full calendar of activities since enrolling at East. When "Miss F.F.A." was asked about her hobbies, she replied, "I love to sew, model and play the piano." Upon graduation from East High, she plans to attend Tennessee State University. The assembly program for: the week was sponsored by the third and fourth graders. The poems about spring and the playlet were most enjoyable.

It's debuntante time again! The students of East are looking forward to Saturday night at which time the charming Carolyn Bardsdale will make her debut to society. This annual affair is being held in the Merry High School auditorium and is being sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. By ALIDA JOHNSON Dear me! It's gonna be a long, hard way next year." That's what the newly elected annual staff officers could have told themselves upon their election Monday. Best of luck to you, Brenda Hardin, because you will really need all you can get as you undertake the task, trou-Alida ble, trials, tribulations, and time that is required of an annual staff editor. The glory of being elected to this, one of the highest positions in school, will lose its glitter when the wheels of the 1966-67 school year start rolling.

However, Brenda has had some good fortune already because of the willing workers that were elected to fill in supporting offices. Co-editor Doris Clanton will be joining Brenda in the fingernail biting sessions that occur the week before each shipment deadline. Most of Johnny DeLoach's hard work will be sweated out during the summer months as he serves as business manag- Festival is sponsored by the Student Government Association in cooperation with the Art Department. David Colley, Instructor of Art, designed the origin al posters which advertise the Festival. He also is responsible for co-ordinating the selection and presentation of the films.

"The Birth of A Nation," the second film of the Festival will be shown on April 1 at 7:30 in Powell Chapel. The public is invited to attend. Spring Is Busy By BETTY HOLLAND The advent of the spring season brought about a change in the weather as well as a change in dress. The new spring ensem bles worn by the stu add much gaiety among the students. Spring time has great sig-n i i cance because it means that students are making fin al plans for the Annual Science Fair.

Betty The East High actors and actresses are preparing for a thrilling evening of mystery and comedy. The plays to be presented this year are "No Time for Skirts," "Twelve O'clock Murder" and "Uninvited Ghost." The participants in the play are being supervised by Miss Ernestine Wilson, Mrs. Louise Boone and Mrs. Cornelia Shaw. Last Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 next school term.

Th arrival of many new books 'has keep our librarian, Miss By JUDY WATLINGTON Bills, hills, and more bills presented debated and then. if all went well, passed. This was one of the mam activities of Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y members who attended Youth and Gov ern in Nashville March 17-19. South Siders Marilyn Collins and Susan Gant proposed a bill for a standard Judy grading system for the entire state of Tennessee After having been presented by Marilyn and thorouehlv debated, the bill was passed by both the House and Senate then signed by the Youth Governor. Since only 15 of the 53 bills were passed, tnis was quite an accomplishment.

Officers from jacKson tan from South Side) were Pages Marti Mitchell and Florence Tubbs, Reporter Susan Gant and House and benate ioor- keeper Wanda Byrum. Others enjoying the informative iana fun) three-days were Charlotte Bell. Vireinia Spellings, Sandra Eliff, Patricia Evans, Vicki Ba ker, Emily Hammons, Maaeiyn McCauley, Ronald Walker, H. B. Mvers.

Dennis Taylor. Mari lyn Collins, Pat Norris and Mil ton Canovan. After a successful season and 'extended tournament particip ation our basKetbau games have come to a final end. Sad though it is esoeciallv for sen iors, who have to record it re gretfully as another "last" there is so much to be thankful for and proud of. The oDDortumtv to go to btate was a dream come true for all the eirls but perhaps most of for our seniors Madelyn McCauley, Jane Morris, Emily Ham mons and Paula Bennett, state was always there waiting to be reached and they achieved it.

We share their pride and joy and as their high school oasKet- baH career comes to a close we salute them Madelyn, Jane, Emily and Paula. To the other girls Sandra Coatney, Wanda Kirby, Nona Fish, Donna Hall, Norma Braee. Hooe Collins. Janet My- racle and Becky Watlington and to Coach Jones, we extena our salute, also. And there's still another group the "men behind the guns" (except they're gals instead of men).

This energetic and reithnsiastic octet of whom we speak have had a three-fold purpose: to build up school snirit. nromote good sportsman ship and further interest in snorts. Because they have most cer-tflinlv accomplished their pur pose (with hard work), we also the most important steps in our lives. As you can see the activities of the past week have been both informative and entertain ing. Names Honor business education major, she is interested in teaching in secondary schools or an accounting career and plans to study at Lane College.

She has been affiliated with the Band and French Club. She has also received certificates of award in various subject areas. Presently, Carlois is parliamentarian of the F.HA., financial secretary of the Student Council, secretary of her home room, and an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, in addition, she is a member of the Library Club, Future Home- makers of America, National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, Drill Team, and Modem Ideas Club. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ivory Stegall, 740 East Baltimore, majoring in mathematics and science, has an average of 92.23. Mary is now participating in the National Honor Society, Dra matics Club, Speech Club, and she presently serves as assistant secretary in her homeroom. She has been an active mem ber in the Glee Club, Mathe matics Club, Spanish Club, Sci ence Club, Girls Chorus, F.H-A., and has served as school reporter to the Jackson Sun. She is a member of the Home Baptist Church and a member of the Junior Usher Board of that church. Dorsey Lee Weddle, with an average of 91.36, is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Willie Chism, 219 Eden. She is a mathematics and science major. Dorsey is secretary of the Honor Society and a member of the Future Teachers of America. She has been a member of the Student Council, Debating Society, Future Homemakers of America, and French Club.

She has also served as parliamentarian, vice president and secretary of her homerooms during the last four years. Susan Gant and Donna Bigger- staff, juniors; Judy Half ace and Jeal Butler, sophomores; and Sandra Shanklin and Crystal Jones, freshmen and their sponsor, Mrs. Braden. The Future Homemakers of America will be observing National FHA Week March 27 April 2. FHA is a youth organization whose purpose is to improve personal, family, and community living.

Home economics courses and chapter activities provide further training in home management, child care, and home nursing. Because 4youth is the backbone of our country," this preparation for future responsibilities is a credit to the teenage population. "Saint Patrick's Day" was the theme of the I Banquet held in the school cafeteria. After a delicious meal, President Jimmy Beller recognized the officers and the winners in the Regional Contest. On behalf of the club, he presented a plaque to Sweetheart Peggy Petty.

Then, Mr. James Walker, superintendent of county schools, introduced Dr. Bob Childers who spoke to the group on their place in the future if they continue in the industrial field. Remember: A thinking person is a thanking person. Lambuth Students Hear Contralto At Convocation Contralto Georgia Davis, 1962 representative for the United States in an artist exchange with Yugoslavia, performed Monday before students, faculty and guests.

Miss Davis, who has appear ed with the Detroit Symphony, the Lincoln Center Philharmonic and the Hall Johnson Choir, received her musical training at the Detroit Conservatory and in the opera department of Man- nes College of Music in New York. Lambuth College Choir has set its bearings on Nashville as a sight for its season's tour. Joe Fleming is head of the music department, and the following students are members of the choir: Anita Allison, Martha Anderson, John Bonson, Mike Butler, Jean and Joe Gilbert, Margaret Jones, Lee Lyon, Kathy Morris, James Piercey, Marilyn Rainey, Suzanne Tipton, Jennie Watling ton, Carolyn Williams, Kuthie Anderson, Susan Boyd, Tom Colburn. Jane Council, Judi Grill, Bet- te Eppes, Gary Love, Nancy Murphy, Dottie Newby, Joan Warden, Phyllis Hardin, Richard Gaugh, Sandra Byrd, Rosi Men Chapman, Nancy and Tom Oakley, Sue Jenkins, Brenda Graduates She is the recipient of sev eral awards in English, Mathematics and French. She is a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is the recipient of numerous schol arships as a result of test scores filed with the National Scholar ship Service and Fund for Negro Students. Dorsey plans to attend Union University and ma jor in business administration John Yancy Odom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Corey F. Odom Sr.

of 127 Hale. John ranked fifth in the senior class with an average of 91.16 for three and one half years. He is an active member of Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church, where he is president of the Christian Youth Fellowship. During his high school career he has served as homeroom president (freshman, more, and junior years), parliamentarian of the National Honor Society, parliamentarian of the Library Club, Business manager of the Forensics Club, French Club, Future Teachers of America and Sports statistician.

John has held the follow ing class offices: freshman class vice president, sophomore class president, junior class business manager, and now serves as President of the Senior class and the Executive Council. John has received honors for his work in the "Night of Plays" and the Merry High School Science Fair. Because of his test scores, he has become an early college entrance nominee and a possible candidate for aid from the National Scholarship and Fund for Negro Students. He plans to enter Lane College this summer and study toward a career in law. Students who received honorable mention are as follows: Bobbie R.

Pettis 91.00, Anona Savage 90.87, William Randolph 90.73, Wanda Womack 90.4 and Gillard Glover 90.3. Human Relations Council Meets On Lane Campus procurator; John Bonson, grand students in the ninth, tenth, and master of ceremonies; Jimmy eleventh grades were pre-reg-Evans, grand scribe: and Ed- istered for courses to be taken win Hubbard, grand treasurer. The Sigma Kappa officers are to be announced April 16. By NELLIE ALLEN Good human relations is a necessity for everyday living. The society in which we live is an everchanging one, and it is now that preparations are being made in or der for the students at Lane to be able to cope with the varied changes of this great soci y.

Lane is fortu nate to have a member of the nellie Allen board of the Tennessee Council, Albert J. Porter. We feel that much of the information that is needed concerning our well-being can be brought to us through Porter. On Thursday, the state branch of the council on Human Relations convened at Lane for the purpose of acquainting our parents of the rights under the Civil Rights bill Lane's faculty, and student body greeted Dean Marie Penn and N.A.A.C.P. President, Patrick Brooks as they returned from Mobile, Ala.

During the past weekend, they had been attending the 5th District N.A.A.CJ. meeting. We are proud of the certificate that was brought back for Lane's outstanding participation and support in various past civil rights movements. Lane, and the Inter-Collegiate chapter of Mem phis were the only recipients of memorial certificates of the seven districts represented. Our president, Patrick Brooks, was also chosen to serve as chair man of the credentials commit-1 tee.

Congratulations Patrick from your fellow classmates. yjf J. II i i -Miwrt fo.v.iiftg nut i Dorsey Weddle, Bobbie Pettis, Mary Stegall, Carlois Jones, Anona Savage and Portia Hegmon. MERRY HIGH'S TOP TEN Senior honor students at Merry High are, seated from left: William Randolph, John Odon and Gillard Glover. Standing: Wanda Womack, 1.