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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
4
The article voices praise for De Ben Smith as a long serving school board president and oldest member, noting his dedication and faith in the school’s future. Theo P. Witt erchant is highlighted as secretary, with Floyd Moses and Charlie Harrell among key committee chairs guiding building plans and finances.
The school plans two new courses as part of a broadening curriculum. A mid term reorganization will adjust schedules and class divisions. A new course combines business arithmetic with sociology to meet diverse pupil needs and signal progress.
The 16B Home Room met with Miss Autrey presenting Christmas in Germany by Mineana Padgitt and jokes by Lane Taylor. Names were drawn for a Christmas pot Friday. The 9B class held its regular program on Monday December 7 with party planning and piano numbers by Mr Hinsley. In 10A Miss Stewart gave a reading while girls basketball topics were covered by Mollé C Jones Effie Mc Culley Jack Witt Ross Williams.
Honor where honor is due stands as the theme praising Hope High School leaders. The Building Committee and School Board receive tribute for sustaining the district through tough times and a demanding building program, with praise for superintendent, principal, teachers, and student groups while quietly honoring the unsung officials behind the success.
9B and 8B English classes under Miss Elise Reid completed Treasure Island lessons by creating two poster sets. Each class split into two sections with a committee selecting the winners led by Julia Lemley. The top two posters, from different periods, were displayed for voters and praised for effort and time invested.
Josephine Moorié Haa excels with an A average in four subjects and perfect attendance at Sonlor fieh School. She and Martha Shanks show top marks, with Shanks matching the A average but differing in citizenship.
The Garland Parent Teachers Association held its December meeting in the high school study hall Thursday afternoon presided by Mrs. Dorsey McRae with Miss Martha Lee directing the program. The session featured a Christmas chorus, readings, and stories, plus a plan to donate funds to the hostess fund for the Late entertainment of the Nations PT Ayat at Hot Springs. Harrison's room won the attendance prize with a dollar for percentage participation.
A new custom at Teichers meetings in the high school assigns girls from the 0B class as a receiving line. They meet and usher RT A members into the room, easing post school confusion and linking students with members while showcasing school hospitality. The volunteers are Lois Dodson, Mozelle Lewis, Helen King Cannon, and Janice Ward.
It is very gratifying to see a large number of students on the honor roll this six weeks. To be placed on the honor roll a student must have an average of B or above for the period. Names include Martha Cantley, Josephine Morris, Martha Belle Shanks and many others across 10A 1B and 12B classes.
Organization Comercial Club met Tuesday with a roll call and a varied program on industrial development and upcoming party plans. Dramatic Club presented readings and music under Miss Virginia Stuart, with elections, light on production topics, and Christmas wards. Cercle Marie Combe reviewed past activities. Travel Club discussed German travel and libraries. a co ed moment ended with a humorous classroom line about kissing and grading.
The article notes Mr Milburn reviewing credits for seniors. It states only those who worked four years may stay in the senior room. Next semester seniors with four subjects must have four teen units. those with five subjects need thirteen and one half units to remain. Any senior below thirteen and a half units will be reassigned to the junior room. The process occurs at the start of year and again in the second semester as a safeguard.
Personal mentions include Eddie Heummas of Chicago visiting Hope High School. Miss Martha Virginian Stuart led a dramatics reading for the 10 A’s and 11 A’s. Absent Miss Elizabeth Harrison due to a wisdom tooth, with Richard Milburn giving a French test in her place. Over twenty boys reported for basketball practice. Genevieve Dodds and Winston Cobb attended Hempstead Cowly Poultry Association event. Winston spoke on poultry. Franyes Darnell visited Columbus area friends. Luther Tiodarmon visited Clara Buchan in Present. HI- Club held a banquet at Capital Hotel with charter and membership cards presented. Wilburn Graves played saxophone at Friday noon session.
A county superintendent of schools Miss Willie Lavison from Mississippi praises Hope High Bobcat staff. Milburn taught last year, and the letter thanks the staff for the November issue and for character education columns.
Sinclair Dolly Winburness of Arkadelphia is elected captain for next year. He is quarterback for Arkadelphia and the all Southern Arkansas team. He is brother of Martha Jean Winburn sponsor of the Hope High School Senior class and Journalism club.
Four bandits who robbed the First State Bank at Frankston eluded pursuit after fleeing Thursday. They abandoned a muddy truck at Athens and used Fair Park as a rendezvous before slipping away. Officers found a discarded torch and uncertain blood on the truck, while sheriff suggests possible connection to a prior bank robbery and a killed man on the Baxter road.
The text describes a divided group debating a fundraiser to purchase class seals. The majority supports dividing into teams and collecting funds, while concerns about student participation and health impact are noted. The plan implies each person buying a seal helps Pere’s health.
Many pupils seek admission to the Honor Study Hall as the new school year nears. Monitor Taylor Alexander leads the section, with Margaret Kinser as monitor of the other group. New admits include Pernell Adams Ditsed Breeding Bernard Osteen Alberta Robertson Estelle Allen and many others listed among the honored names.
Dope Bucket Basketball opens with Jools Shanks and Jack reaching six four as hopefuls join captains Pritchey and last year’s key players. Speedy Urban and Flop Simpson are noted prospects. No schedule yet, goal is a three day Pine Bluff Hot Springs Little Rock trip. motto Beat Prescott drives efforts and hopes for a clean sweep in athletics.
A university outlines a new system to lower grade penalties and raise overall GPA. Under the plan, seniors and juniors may offset a D with future improved work, while a C is seen as a safer average.
A Cleveland column suggests practical supper options that balance cost and quality under a 25 budget. It recommends economical ingredients, simple recipes, and value buys to stretch funds while maintaining basic satisfaction. The piece emphasizes sensible choices and avoiding overspending.
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