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The Henry County Weekly
VOL. XLIX
MCDONOUGH BOT HU
ES HONORS IN COLLEGE
An exciting hour was spent in
the Assembly Hall of Oglethorpe ;
University on the morning of May
3rd when the figures showing the
standing of the student body dur
ing the Winter Term were read by
the President. These figures are
always awaited with the greatest
interest because they reyeal so
many items of importance to the
students, not only, but to the
public at large,
Among these is the relatiye
standing of the classes at college.
Almost invariably at Oglethorpe
the Freshman Glass stands lowest,
the Sophomore, the Junior, and
the Senior Glasses following, each
higher than the other. During
this particular Quarter, however,
the Junior Class stood lowest —
having lost its place by a trifle
over one point, and the order of
the other three were, beginning
with the highest record, Senior,
Sophomore, Freshmas. The aver
age of the Senior Class was par
ticularly excellent, 91.
The work of Oglethorpe Uni
versity is divided into five schools:
those of Education, Classics,
Science, Commerce and Business
Administration and Literature and
Journalism. The comparatige re
cords made in these schools are
interesting. The school of Lit
erature and Journalism stood
highest and next in order, des
cending, the School of Science,
Classics, Education, and Com
merce and Business Administra
tion.
Parents who are constantly ask
ing the question as to whether
students do as good work when
they room in dormitories as when
they stay with their parents at
home will be interested in learn
ing that at Oglethorpe the aver
age is practically the same. The
difference between the average of
the dormitory students and the
dav students during the iast term
was less than one point.
Of no little interest is the rela
tive standing of a dozen of the
best high schools that feed Ogle
thorpe University. In reading
these figures, it should bd borne
in mind that they vary from term
to term and from year to year,
but the Winter term at Oglethorpe
showed the following.
Madison High 93.2
Villa Rica High 916
Girls’High, Atlanta 90 3
Gainesville High 89.8
Newnan High 87 3
Com. High, Atlanta 86.9
Boys’ High, Atlanta 86.9
Tech High, Atlanta 86.7
Gordon Institute 83 9
Riverside 83.4
G. M. A. 78.8
sth A. and M. 78 8
University High, Atlanta 77.8
Fulton High, Atlanta 72 2
Another interesting feature re
ferred to by the report of the
Registrar has to do with record
being made by the base ball squad
at Oglethorpe University. The
general average of the base bail
squad lacks less than one point
of being 80, add of the entire group
of twenty-four men there was
only one man who averaged be
low the required 70 necessary fer
passing.
The students always await
A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County.
RECITAL AT THE
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
The recital given by the pupils
of the music, and elocution classes
of the McDonough City Schools
was held on last Friday evening
at the School auditorium and was
one of the best and most enter
esting exercises, that has ever
been held in the history of the
McDonough city school. The
music class has been in charge of
Mrs. Benton Thompson during the
past term, and it has been one of
the most successful music classes
ever taught here. Mrs. Thompson
is one of the most gifted and
talented musical instructors in the
State, ana the faculty, and patrons
of the school are to be congratu
lation in having secured her
services in the department of
music.
The expression class has been
in charghe of Mrs. J. T. Weems
who is a most gifted and talented
instructor in expression, and the
exercises Friday evening demon
strated the fact, that Mrs. Weems
has been most successful as an
able instructor.
The exercises were highly en
teresting and entertaining from
begining to end, and was full of a
good iiveiv enterest from begining
to end. A good audience was
present and it was one of the best
exercises that has ever been
held here. *
Prtperations are being made for
this closing exercises of thefschool
which begins next weekjafter one
of the most successful years the
school has ever been in the history
of the McDonough City School.
with interest the reading of ?lh T
names of the 25 best students in
the college with their general
averages.
Oglethorpe was led during the
Winter Term by A. F. Harden
(Atlanta) and Al. G. Smith
(Wachula, Florida) who tied at
96 J. 0. Hightower (Jonesboro)
and R. F. McCormack (Atlanta),
F. M. Boswell (Greensboro), and
J. B. Kersey (Newnan) all made
over 95. L. G. Pfefferkorn (Gain
esville) made an even 95, and C.
W. O’Neal (Chiplev), Miss Chris
tine Gore (, Atlanta), J. M. McMekin
(Washington), Murray M. Cope
land (McDonough), Miss Gladys
Grisler (Norcross) and J. D.
Chestnat (Doraville) all made a
general average of over 94. B. H.
Vincent (Kingston), J. Marion
Stafford (Griffin), G. P. Reynolds
(Madison), Nelson Burton (So
cial Circle), and Miss Mattie White
Kellam (Atlanta) all made an
average of 93 or mote. Otis
Jackson (Atlanta), R. O. Brown
(Griffin), R. A. Martin (Florence,
Ala), Miss Grace Mason (Atlanta),
Me. Cobb (Easley, S. C.) S. J. Mil
ton [Atlanta], P. E. Hoyt (Atlanta),
H. P. Robertson (Lithonia), W.
DeMauen Ingram [Talbotton], L.
H. Wyatt (Franklin) all made 92 or
more. George E. T lley [Villa Rica]
and E. C. Gay (Biloxi, Miss), were
both above 91.
There is a very special honor
the highest at the disposal of the
faculty, given to those students
who made a general ayerage of
93 or more for five consecutive
terms and who take not less thah
15 hours per week during that
tint. This honor consists of a coat
of arms sweaterwear. The Coat
of Arms sweater was won by:
J. O. Hightower (Jonesboro).
Joel B. Kersey (Newnan)
L. G. Pfefferkorn (Gainesville)
Al. G. Smith (Wachula, Fla.)
M»ss Gladys Grisler (Norcross)
Miss Crisler, who recently dis
tinguished herself as author and
actress with the Oglethorpe
Players, is the second girl in the
history of the college to win the
Coat of Arms Sweater.
McDonough, Georgia, Friday, May n, 1923.
Borrowed Homey
Senior Play
Hampton High School
WEDNESDAY MAY i 6,1923 . . 7:45 P. H.
Cast of Characters
Charles C. Vantrey,A home Town Success Joe McKneely
Mrs. Charles C. Vantrey, his ambitious wife ..Mildred Prothro
Fanny Vantrey, their marriageable daughter Annie Lou Peebles
Clarie Vantrey, their voung daughter Janie Jones
Mrs, Harris, Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Street Neighbors
Nettie Lovern, Margaret Minter, Elizabeth Andrews
Roland Street, for whom Fanny is waiting Joe Rutherford
Thadens P. Ramer, a wealthy Old Bachelor Eugene Pritchett
Thomas S. Delmar, a Financier and horse fancier E. J. Weems
Mrs. Morton, Secretary to Mrs. Vantrey Leone Daniel
Miss Gray, secretary to Mr. Delmar Eloise Carmichaei
Specks, Office Boy Homer Fortson
Aunt Sally Vantrey ) Two Reminders
Old Ben Sanderford j of the Past
Miss Arnoh Lee Rutherford ana Merrill Minter,
Vocal solo ___Miss Nell Mitcham
Synopsis
ACT I—Scence 1: Well furnished livingroom is home of Charles
Vantrey in a small town in Kentucky.
Act. ll—Scene I: New York office of Thomas Delmar, one year
later.
Scene II: New York home of Charles Vantrey, same afternoon,
ACT III —Scene I: New York home of Charles Vantrey, next morning.
ACT IV— f ne I: New York office of Thomas Delmar. Thirty
minutes late*.
Scene II: New York home of Charles Vantrey. Two hours later.
My Old Kentucky Home__ Miss Nell Mitcham.
HAY 17, 11923 7:45 P. M.
Signs of Spring Spaulding
Elizabeth Carmichael and sth Grade Girls
Duet —May Breezes ... Krug
Ida Fields, Sara Fears
Solo —May Bells Fliersback
Jimmie Pittman
Solo —The Butterfly Chase Ilirsch
Harold Scott
Solo —May Has Come Wittman
Jackie Dixon
Solo—Les Sylphes Bachmann
Vivian Harris
Solo —Apple Blossoms Engelmann
Annie Huffman
Solo—Valse Durand
Eioise Carmichael
Solo —Dream of Spring Beaumont
Miriam Barnette
Solo —Sounds of Springtime .. ...Wenge^
Nellie Huffman
S:Jo —Rustle of Spring Sinding
Bernice Calloway
Solo—To Spring Grieg
Nettie Lovern
Springtime—A Song Cycle Ashford
sth, Bth, 9th, Grade Girls
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
MAY 18, 1923 8:00 p. m.
Chorus. High School Girls.
Invocation-. Rev. A. E Scott.
Salutatory Mildred Prothro.
Declamation Joe Rutherford.
Venetian Love Song, by Nevin .Eloise Carmichael.
Valedictory -%__J. E. Weems.
Valse in C Minor, by Chopin Nettie Lovern.
Address to Class Mr. E. A. Pound.
Class Sengs ..Seniors.
Delivering of Diplomas Mr. T. J. Horton, C. S. S.
Benediction Rev. A. E. Scott.
£1.50 A YEAR
MCDONOUGH HIGH IN
nSTOFPREPHN
FOR COMMENCEMENT
McDonough High pupils and
teachers are busy day and night
preparing for one of the most ex
tensive commei cements given at
the local high school auditorium*.
Last Friday evening the school
auditorium was filled with those
who ventured out during such a
rough night to enjoy one of the
best high school recitals ever
rendered here or elsewhere.
Mrs. Weems and Mrs. Thomp
son surely must feel complimented
with the splendid showing made
by their pupils and they are to be
congratulated upon having such a
varied and spicy program.
Thursday evening, Mav 17th.,
Mrs. Benton Thompson's pupils
with others will present a very at
tractive opperretta.
If we are to take last Friday
evening’s program as an index to
Mrs. Thompson’s ability to pro
duce good programs, we can feel
assured that this Thursday even
ing’s entertainment will be very
splendid indeed.
Friday evening, Mtv 18th., will
be society night. This will be the
night when high school pupils will
be full of “pep” yelling and sing
ing their society veils and songs.
All the friends of (he society mem
bers and the school are cordially
invited to be present to enjoy this
fine school spirit as well as a good
literary program consisting of
music, recitation, declamation, and
debate.
Each society is confident that it
will win the loving cup this time
and the rivalery is keen indeed.
Saturday nigh| May 19th., will
be one of the bfg nights of the
commencement, for on this night
the dignified seniors will present
their play, “Breezy Point”, a play
of all-star characters and full of
fun for these who love sport and
college life.
Sunday morning May 20th., at
11 o’clock will be the commence
ment services at the Baptist
church. Dr. John F. Yarborugii.
pastor of the First Methodist
church of Griffin, will preach the
sermon.
Dr. Yarbrough comes to us very
highly recommended and we shall
surely be treated to a great ser
mon from this splendid man.
Monday evening, May 21st., will
be the graduating exercises.
Our seniors are planing for an
unusual good program and we
feel sure that they will have a
very splendid program. Some of
the best pupils who have ever
finished at any high school will be
included on this program.
Admission fees will be charged
for Thursday and Saturday nights.
ANNUAL SACRED HARP SINGING
The annual all dav Singing in
the Sacred Harp will be held at
the court house in McDonough
on the Ist Sunday in June. This
singing has been held annually for
a number of years, and is always
looked farward to with much en
terest by the lovers of the old
time music.
