The Black and Gold
FHS Newsletter
Vol II No. 2
Oct. 2, 1936
Forney’s Team Makes Showing
The Forney High Jack Rabbits defeated Mesquite High in a scrimmage session at Mesquite Wednesday afternoon to the tune of 7-6.
Prince ran about 90 yards around Forney’s right end for Mesquite’s touchdown. The attempt to kick a goal was blocked by James Taylor of Forney.
A pass, from York to Dietz accounted for Forney’s tally. Ferman Chowning kicked a goal for the extra point.
George Anderson skirting end like a true Jackrabbit, and James Taylor hitting the line like a battering ram, led Forney’s offence.
FORNEY GAINS A MORAL VICTORY
In the game with Terrell the Forney Jackrabbits, although playing a losing game, made many outstanding plays.
Although the Forney team scored no touchdown, Kelly’s blocking was very commendable and Anderson and Taylor merited praise in carrying the ball. The offence work of Dietz stood out prominently with Chowning and Mills’ work in this same line being very conspicuous.
Forney was handicapped because their only punter, Buster Layden, and the regular signal-caller, Dick Farmer, were out because of an injured knee and a broken arm, respectively. Mills did the punting and York called signals, acting in the capacity of Layden and Farmer.
The Forney team lost, but they gained much confidence in themselves in this game.
FORNEY JACKRABBITS PLAY GRAND SALINE
Forney is at Grand Saline this afternoon. Although defeated in the last two games in the district, they have high hopes that returning to Forney as a victorious team tonight. With Dietz’s outstanding ability to catch passes, Forney should score several touchdowns.
The schedule for the remainder of the season is as follows:
Oct. 9 — Seagoville at Forney
Oct. 16 — Lewisville at Forney
Oct. 23 — Kemp at Forney
Oct. 30 — Crandall at Forney
Nov. 6 — Open date
Nov. 11 — Kaufman at Forney
Nov. 18 – Wylie (Tentative)
The BLACK AND GOLD is published by the students of the Forney Public Schools at the Highschool Building, Forney, Tex.
Superintendent – O.B. Powell
Sponsor – Jeffie Ball
Editor-in-Chief – Virginia Yates
Assistant Editor – Marie Pippins
Circulation Manager – Florence Newton
Business Manager – Billie Louise Dykes
Reporters:
Seniors: Jane Thomas
Juniors: Horace Dietz
Sophomores: Mary Jo Adams
Freshmen: Ben Harris
Seventh Grade: Marvin Edwards
Girl Reserves: Vinnie Faye Morton
Home Makers Club: Valarie Sanderson
Library Club: Billie Louise Dykes
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THE VALUE OF A SCHOOL PAPER
When a dog barks or a pig grunts, it expresses emotions, not thoughts. Man is the only animal capable of conveying his thoughts to another. In this way, he has risen above and conquered the other animals.
Passing on of one’s knowledge and thoughts to others is the basis of education. The ancient philosopher passed on his knowledge by speaking. Later, writing was established and they were able to set down their thoughts in written words. Some books and scrolls were published, but it required a long time to copy a book in long hand; therefore very few were written. It was not until the invention of the printing press that they are of writing, of putting your thoughts into written words, fully developed.
Today there is a wide field for writing and a bright future for writers — good writers.
The magazines, the newspapers, the stage, the radio, the motion pictures, and, not far into the future the television, all provide a boundless field for writing.
But head and shoulders above the others is the newspapers. Good reporters, feature writers, and story writers are constantly in demand. Newspaper work requires experience. It is easily seen how essential it is to begin in school. The practical experience acquired by contributing to the school paper is of priceless benefit later on in life. Even if you are not planning on writing as a career, it is imperative that you should be able to put your ideas and thoughts into written words in almost any kind of business.
By contributing to the school paper one has a chance to see his own work in print, to criticise it, to profit by his mistakes and those of his school mates.
But the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Make your contributions this week; everyone should make at least ONE contribution this year.
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Jim Dick: “Can you read my mind?”
J.T.: “Yes.”
Jim Dick: “Go ahead.”
J.T.: “No, you go ahead.”
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NOTES FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
School years are branches of the Tree of Life not less than the Tree of Knowledge, and their ethical and spiritual experiences must be reflected in the lives of those under its influence.
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There is more, much more to a worthwhile high school life than mere books.
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To a large degree the American home has changed in character from the center of optional or enforced residence, according to the circumstances of the individual.
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We must all recognize that we are in an era in which youth is being detrimentally influenced by the excitements and allurements of a changing civilization, so that intellectual and religious endeavor are losing much of their former appeal.
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A new age is almost here when the decreasing hours of labor will give us an increased supply of leisure time, to be spent in some manner. Education must influence people to spend such time in worthwhile activities of both mind and body. Man must obtain happiness not by the mere possession of money, but in possession of a trade or vocation for which he has had the opportunity to obtain specific training, and the thril of creative work and in the attainment of the capacity for enjoyment of life.
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Among our biggest problems is that of how to live a happy, useful, healthy life, with an appreciative understanding, through social cooperation, of the rights of others.
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How to get the most out of life with the minimum amount of suffering, anxiety and emotional misery, and without losing our souls, is a problem for education of this age.
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The character, ideals, purposes, and civic attitudes of youth are greatly influenced by their elders regardless of the church or school.
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With almost childish faith the American people have come to look upon education as the answer to a thousand riddles, as the open sesame to a better life, variously conceived and differently defined.
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To individuals and to groups education has come to be a kind of magic symbol, a master key with which all doors may be unlocked, a royal road to that particular “heaven on hearth” which they have envisioned.
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To youth education has been pointed out as the solution to all that life can possibly mean. The plight of the whole matter is that youth often thinks that if he will master the printed page he will have that thing called education.
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What of propaganda and youth? Anti-war propagandists conclude that in th elast analysis the only hope is to educate for peace; the National Electric Light Association attempts to educate people to the advantage of private ownership of public utilities; the American Legion believes that the future of American democracy depends upon the education of the youth in the proper sort of patriotic attitudes; and so on and on without end.
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Modern youth! What of it all? Should your education teach you to think, to evaluate, to weigh and judge, to seek facts from evidences before you? If not, where will you take anchor?
SENIORS PROMISED RINGS AT EARLY DATE
Mr. Caudle of the Caudle Engraving Company returned last Friday to take orders for the Senior rings. Every member of the class ordered a ring. The rings will arrive on October 30.
SOPHOMORES SWING INTO CLASSES
In English II, the class has been reading mystery, funny, ghost, love and military stories. It seems that the love topic causes more laughter than anything else.
The Home Economics II girls for the past week have been canning pears and making samples of jelly. Some of the girls felt as if they were going to be put to sleep after they had smelled the alcohol which was being used to test jelly.
The Math II class has had two tests. When the papers were returned most of the students were not so happy about their grades, but everyone hopes for better grades next time.
The Junior Business class has been learning about the business side of life, which will certainly be a great help to all of the students.
SEVENTH GRADE ELECTS OFFICERS
The Seventh Grade elected home room officers this week. They elected Sally Brooks, president; Mary Kathleen Whittemore, vice-president; and Jack Ritchie, secretary.
The class was invited to attend the Junior Class home room meeting. They enjoyed the meeting very much and obtained much useful information.
MEETING OF THE HOME MAKERS CLUB IS HELD
The Home Makers Club met again on Tuesday, September 29. All of the members did not attend.
The meeting was very short with Polly Pinson presiding. The minutes were read by Valarie Sanderson, the club’s secretary.
Wednesday, September 20, the Home Economics I girls had their first cooking lesson. Half of the class cooked dried peaches; the other members of the class cooked prunes. They had good results except two girls let their peaches burn — after all it was their first lesson.
GIRL RESERVE MEETING OF LAST WEEK IS REPORTED
Thirty-seven girls met in the auditorium Thursday afternoon. Virginia Yates, the president, presided; Miss Jones had charge of the program. The subject of the program was “Triangles for Girls.” The triangles were: Myself, Spirit Knowledge, Health and Service. Each of these was given by a girl who read a poem about the triangle.
Virginia Yates introduced the new cabinet members to the club. It was decided upon for the older girls in the club to draw for the little sisters. Plans were discussed for a week end trip in the near future.
Several Girl Reserve songs were sung and then the meeting was closed with the singing of “Taps.”
WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS
This girl is one of the favorites of the Senior class. She has brown hair and hazel eyes.
She takes an active part in the Girl Reserve Club, the Home Makers Club, and is always willing to help with the newspaper every week.
Her favorite color is blue, her car is between a Plymouth and a Chevrolet, and her favorite pastime is listening to the radio.
WHO’S WHO IN THE JUNIOR CLASS
There is a certain boy in the Junior Class who is over six feet tall. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is a member of the football team and says he gets around as fast as his new car. He is an officer of the Jr. Class and insists on sitting in his own special made seat in the Junior room. His favorite color is red. The Ford is his favorite car, and his favorite dish is banana split. Who is he?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The staff takes this opportunity to acknowledge the following birthdays since our school opened its doors on September 16, 1936.
| Dorothy Bratcher David Pinson Dorothy Croxton Dan Robertson Holloway Shipley Mary K. Whittemore Miss Mary Loughridge |
Sept. 25 Sept. 25 Sept. 23 Sept. 29 Sept. 25 Oct. 1 Oct. 1 |
YB EM
1. Lacdunei Anel
2. Ueoisl Kahws
3. Ryma Ejo Sdmaa
4. Lasly Rokobs
5. Hakenetri Tololsce
6. Teteiotn Figtfnoehn
7. Masy Wednro
THE EIGHT GRADERS BECOME OF AGE
The eight grade has improved considerably over the last year’s seventh grade in conduct. Our President, Rosemary Thomas, is kept quite busy with her school work and love affairs. Billy Venner has proven his interest in last year’s football stars and heroes in his last few English themes and reports. In an English report Wednesday Leon York said that a sizzling steak was much better with sugar on it. William Boles has reported the loss of several pounds since practicing football. Jake Hamm is just now catching some two months old knock knocks. During English the other day Billy Venner was asked for his report and he said that he left it in the study hall. James Dugan was next asked for his and he said that he didn’t bring his up either.
NEWS ITEMS
The Shorthand Class was very happy to have the privilege, Monday, of entertaining one of our ex-graduates, Arlis McCoulskey, who is now attending Tyler Commercial College at Tyler, Texas.
HOMEMAKING NEWS
Believing that the day should have a good beginning, the classes in first year homemaking have begun a study of breakfasts. Fruits, cereals, and beverages have been the topics discussed so far. No doubt the other students in high school noticed the enticing odors coming from the kitchen this week. Next week the girls expect to beg the cooperation of the men of the faculty in judging the excellence of their coffee, which they themselves do not indulge in.
As a preparation and serving of dinners, the second year class in homemaking is studying better methods of marketing for food. We suggest to the boys in high school that they take notice! Here are some girls who will help them save money on the grocery bill!
The Snooper
The piercing eye of The Snooper saw:
GERALDINE TRAIL proudly exhibiting her eye after the stitches were removed.
A demonstration of psychological moments for fainting — see JANE THOMAS.
MARGARET LEWIS answering a long distance telephone call from Terrell.
JUANITA TAYLOR in the capacity of office girl taking up absentee slips.
VIRGINIA YATES swamped with returned books in the library as the warning bell rang.
FOOTBALL BOYS gloating over their victory over Mesquite.
The SHORTHAND CLASS looking extremely silly as they attempted to transcribe shorthand into their own “sensible” longhand.
FOOTBALL BOYS in good spirits because Mr. Burch merited them with a smile when they made a touchdown at Mesquite.
BUSTER LAYDEN carrying water around on his knee.
JOHN CHAPMAN with traces of Indian paint still on his face.
The enrollment card of MARIE PIPPINS stating that she was born November 13, 1936. Some women start lying about their ages extremely early!
RAYMOND SMITH enveloped in a Forney Messenger the third period study hall.
TOINETTE HEFFINGTON locking the part of Mary of Scotland with a braid over her head.
LOIS JOHNSTON with a bouquet of flowers — trying to get “in good” with the teachers, Lois?
The enrollment card of HELEN MARIE DOZIER with the teachers’ names in the column for subjects — is Helen a queen and these her loyal subjects?
CHARLES MILLS wearing a maroon sweater with T on it. Could Charles possibly be proud of his football career in Terrell?
The FORNEY MESSENGER SAYING THAT Forney lost her game with Terrell because of poor generalship and poor punting. Could the Forney General have possibly died at dawn?
The SHORTHAND CLASS in a dither over the idea of addressing some envelopes to be completed by Wednesday.
GEORGE ANDERSON reading all about “Home Making” — for the preparation of his Junior Business Training class.
MR. POWELL and GLADYS YATES comparing their February birth dates to find they were almost twins.
MARIE PIPPINS giving a demonstration of how to fall down the steps. Her pupil was DAVID PINSON who ably held her up while she gave her lesson.
Mr. McAfee regretfully refusing an invitation to see “Macbeth” — whose idea was this anyway?
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Buster Layden said that he had a dream in technicolor the other night.
FIRST GRADE MAKES INSTRUMENTS
First Grade boys and girls are making instruments for a rhythm band. Drums are made out of boxes, cymbals out of fruit jar lids, triangles out of horse shoes and big nails. Tambourines are made by stringing bottle tops on coat hangers.
All boys and girls are participating in rhythmic activities and all will be members of the class band.
Later a Primary Rhythm band will be organized. It will be made up of those children (from the first, second, and third grades) who qualify. We hope to contribute to the music appreciation of the children; it is necessary that instruments of good quality be used.
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SECOND GRADE BOYS ARE PROMPT
Not one second grade boy has been tardy throughout September, and only one has been absent. The girls have not been quite so fortunate. Seven have been absent one day and two have been tardy. We hope that October ends with us doing a little better.
Our room is planning a Rhythm band. Each child will belong and all instruments are to be homemade.
This has been a week of birthdays with us. Gene Campbell celebrated Tuesday, and Marjorie Newton and Nannette Smith have birthdays Friday.
Mrs. Lewis Chapman visited us Tuesday afternoon. We hope that we have visitors each week of school.
THIRD GRADE HAS PROGRAM
Wednesday morning during our activity-period, we had a homeroom program. Edna Boone, who is program chairman, had charge. Mittie York and Gwendolyn Taylor helped plan the numbers. We enjoyed the program very much.
In a short business meeting Tuesday, the following new officers were elected:
| Fire Marshal Assistant Marshal Assistant Marshal Chief Doctor Assistant Doctor Nurse Housekeeper Paper man |
Roy Smith Billy Nalls Earl Yates Charles Yates Billy Howe Wanda Haire Dorothy Garner F.B. Jones |
The Fire Marshals help with the fire drills. The Doctors and Nurse have charge of morning health inspection. The Housekeeper and Paper Man keep our room looking neat.
We have a new reading table that we are very proud of. Mr. Voss made it for us.
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FIFTH GRADE STUDIES CITIZENSHIP
On Tuesday we had a program in activity period. Our program was about being good citizens. Carrie Mae Hatley gave a poem “A Good Citizen,” Billy Mack Rhodes gave a poem “Little American Citizens,” and Norman McCoulskey gave six rules you should obey to be a good citizen.
DESKS REARRANGED
The Sixth Grade is rearranging the desks in the class room. They have been on runners, fastened two together and can be moved about in the next room as they are needed.
We now have them arranged in a semi-circle about the room with the teacher’s desk in front of everyone, and the reading table in the middle of the circle. We think that this new arrangement will be much better than the old one as everyone will have a front seat and will not have to try to see around someone who might be in front of him.
We have two new members in the Sixth Grade. Louce [Lou] Alice Lackey, who was a member of the class last year, has enrolled and expects to be here from now on. Patsy Ruth King from Waco, has enrolled in our class. We welcome both the new members.
Our first general assembly for the entire school was held last Friday morning at 10:15. The program was given by the entire school. An interesting program was given, especially for the first program of the year.
The following was the program:
1. Songs by the group.
2. Special song – Second Grade
3. Piano Solo – Betty Jane Fulmer
4. Vocal Duet – Mittie Jane and Doris York
5. String Music – Vernon Solomen and Walter Henley
6. The Home Room in the Sixth Grade – Keith Boone
7. Vocal Solo – Nettie Jo Allen
8. Announcements
ABSENTEES
1. Mary Louise Roland
2. Verman Shaw
3. Edna Dugan
4. Cecil Shaw
5. Carl Shelton
6. Inez Brown
7. Mary Brown
8. Jame Dugan
9. Bessie Shelton
10. Dick Farmer
11. Dorothy Sanderson
MAKE US ALSO!
(Quoted from the Interscholastic Leaguer)
“Make us choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong and never to be content with a half truth when the whole can be won. Endow us with courage that is born of loyalty to all that is noble and worthy, that scorns to compromise vice and injustice, and knows no fear when right and truth are in jeopardy.”
JOKES
A thief entered Mr. Powell’s house. Mr. Powell was awakened but before he could say anything the thief said, “Just be quiet Mr. I’m lookin’ for money.”
Mr. Powell replied, “Just let me get a light and I’ll help you.”
Charles Mills: May I have the last dance with you?
Marie Pippins: You’ve had it!
Mr. McAfee: (After finishing a long problem) And so we find that x equals zero.
Mary Brown: All that work for nothing!
