December 1958
Widen Rotary Club Entertains National Honor Society Members At December 4th Meeting
The Widen Rotary Club was host to the WHS chapter of the National Honor Society at the December 4th meeting of the club. Miss Tressie Bailes, school librarian, is the sponsor; and officers include: Mrs. Danny Rapp, president, Rosa Gibson, vice president; Karen Donohue, secretary.
Mrs. Rapp is also vice president of the WHS Dramatics Club, and secretary-treasurer of the senior class. She has a scholastic standing of “A” average, and introduced each member who then gave a brief word picture of the qualities necessary for admission to the Society.
David Hamrick said that “to obtain membership in the Society, students must have a “B” average and must be members of the junior or senior class. However, sophomores are permitted to enter as probationary members. If they live up to the requirements of the Society, then they may enter as members in their junior year. There are four cardinal virtues which determine admission. They are: Scholarship, character, leadership and service.”
Rosa Gibson explained scholarship by saying “Scholarship is the light of knowledge and understanding of the truth of the ages. The horizon of one’s world enlarges with each additional bit of information. Scholarship knows of the past, learns from the present, and plans for the future. It is a goal toward which each person should strive. Knowledge is a great element which leads to the highest success in one’s life. High school gives you an opportunity to secure useful knowledge. We should study with an understanding of the subject on which we are reading. Scholarship is the inward wealth which a thief cannot steal. It is the key which opens the door to countless beautiful and valuable experiences enriching one’s own life and the lives of others. May the longing for useful knowledge become a part of all our lives; for the pursuit of knowledge is never-ending.”
“Character,” said Lillie Mae Nash,” symbolizes strength of mind, resoluteness, independence and that endurance necessary in choosing the right principles and motives ruling one’s life. Character is like a flame burning in a man’s soul. It is the making of a life, and is measured not by words and deeds alone, but quite as much by what you are when you are alone with your thoughts. Character will make a man rich as the universe. Character is more than a reputation; it is greater than a career; it is man’s best capital. You cannot don character like a common cloak. You must mould and shape yourself in character. We need to keep this goal ever shining before us; thus, we may become a living example of a noble soul so uplifting to mind and heart that we are a constant inspiration to those around us. This is character’s service to humanity.”
Judy LaCorte said that “to direct,, not dictate, is leadership. For we as youth today will be leaders tomorrow. The welfare of the country depends upon what we say and what e do, and our ability to lead. Leaders are being moulded in order that they will be fit to lead in the future. Leadership is not the ability to stand out and be seen by others. Not them what must be done, but the ability to have that quality which makes people want to follow and be led by you. Leadership is the ability to follow those around you and comply with their wishes as well as leading them. In order to take over tomorrow, we must prepare ourselves now for that responsibility.. The preparation must begin, and has begun in our homes, churches, and schools in order that our light of leadership will brighten and shine for those around us.”
“Service,” said Karen Donohue, “you can render to yourself and to others. One of the noblest questions in the world is, ‘what good can I do?’ If we strive to seek the answer to these words, we will succeed in doing ourselves a favor for which we will always be thankful. Service is not always on an academic basis, but it can be put to use in your own home. Obedience, willingness, and cheerfulness will develop us as well as further a warm relationship between us and our families. Another area of service is that to all mankind. Not a day comes by but what we can perform some art which will make someone happier. With the right definition of service to follow, any individual can receive one-hundred fold what he puts into the world — through thankfulness to the family, gratitude to the school, and love for God. We, through service, can make a masterpiece of our lives.”
Society president Rapp then concluded the program by saying “you have heard an explanation of the membership and four cardinal virtues of the National Honor Society, and we trust that you now have a better understanding of our Society. Thank you for your attention and for honoring us with this dinner.
The Widen Rotary Club for many years has presented to the chosen boy and girl student from each graduating class the Rotary Club Achievement Award in recognition of their outstanding virtues i the field of education and all-round character. It is from such students as those comprising the National Honor Society that such choices are made.
Parents Visit School
We wish to thank those parents who thoughtfully visited their children on Parents Visitation Day:
Mrs. Harrison Rapp, Mrs. Darrell Wood, Mrs. Annis Samples, Mrs. Esther Adkins, (Judy and Donnie), Mrs. Herny Shaffer, Mrs. Bessie Dunlap, Mrs. Perry Houghton, Mrs. Freda Boggs, Mrs. Joyce Butcher, Mrs. Buster Woods, Mrs. Opal Sigman, Mrs. Frank Dorsey, Mrs. Eugene Russell, Mrs. Jack Holcomb, Mrs. John Hutchinson, Mrs. Sherman Neelys, Mrs. C. L. Jones, Mrs. Mamie Haygood, Mrs. Bill Sizemore, Mrs. Bud King, Mrs. Eddie Davis, Mrs. Ruth S. Butcher, Mrs. Ina Mae Harris, Mrs. Aundrel Morris, Mrs. Olive Pearl Harris, Mrs. James Triplett, Mrs. Leonard Acree, Mrs. Earl Napier, Mrs. Bert Hickman, Mrs. Earlie Dodrill, Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Bernell Baughman, Mrs. Ruby Potasnik, Mrs. Betty Gibson, Mrs. Mae Eagle, Mrs. Justine Mick, Mrs. Joyce Houghton, Mrs. Katherine Taylor, Mrs. Norris Frame, (Delmas), Mrs. Eugene George, Mrs. Darla Freeman, Mrs. Robert Dorsey and Mrs. Melvin Conner.
THE RED AND WHITE REVIEW STAFF
EDITOR . . . . . . . . Charles Sigman
ASSISTANT EDITOR . . . . . . . . Victor Frame
CLASS AND OFFICE . . . . . . . . Carolene Miller
CLUB . . . . . . . . Rosa Gibson
SPORTS . . . . . . . . Kyle Barnett
CIRCULATION . . . . . . . . Judy Shaffer
SPONSOR . . . . . . . . Mrs. Leona Griffith
GREETINGS!
Christmas Greetings! As principal of Widen School, I wish to express personal greetings to all faculty members and students for the most happy holiday season ever.
H. E. BAER
CORRECTION
There is a correction to be made in an article concerning the marriage of Mr. Daniel Rapp and Miss Ruby Lee Holcomb. They were married by Rev. C. L. West of Birch River. Rev. West is the pastor of the Birch River Baptist Church.
Widen School News
Season’s Greetings Kids!
S—sylph . . . . . . . . Cerita Bego
E—energetic . . . . . . . . Cheerleaders
A—advertising . . . . . . . . David Wilson
S—sweet . . . . . . . . Janice Triplett
O—outstanding . . . . . . . . Lillie Nash
N—nice . . . . . . . . Glen Salisbury
S—spicy . . . . . . . . Judy La Corte
G—generous . . . . . . . . Mary Hamrick
R—radiant . . . . . . . . Ruby Lee Rapp
E—excitable . . . . . . . . Caroll Neal
E—effervescent . . . . . . . . Rosa Gibson
T—teasing . . . . . . . . Judy Shaffer
I—idle . . . . . . . . Jim Mannign
N—nonchallant . . . . . . . . David Hamrick
G—gay . . . . . . . . School Spirit
S—stylish . . . . . . . . Dawne Backus
K—kissable . . . . . . . . “Punk” Gibson
I—impetuous . . . . . . . . Senior and Junior
D—debonair . . . . . . . . Mr. Leeson
S—spell binder . . . . . . . . Mrs. Griffith
A recent letter from the Federal Bureau of Public Roads has complimented the State Road Commission for the progress it has made on Interstate road projects. It was the first such compliment ever paid the SRC by the Federal agency, and it said in part, “the end of this fiscal year will find you using Federal funds as they currently become available.”
