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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.