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WRITING
CONTEST

U-HI LIGHTS

 

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, I958

 

U-High Begins ’58-’59 Basketball Season

Senior High Sports

The University High Purples
opened the new 1958—59 season
with a new team, because of the
graduation of last year’s starting
team.

On the varsity this year will be
last year‘s “B” team and new stu-
dents who have enrolled this year.
They include Bob Shier, Fred Gil-
liam, John Sasman, Ed Sasman,
John Luby, and Bobby Bostick.

Friday, November 7, the Purples

met a strong Lexington Catholic,

team, headed by Joe Warren and
Jimmy Devries, which is a power
in the Bluegrass area. Captain

John Luby, Robert Walker, Bobl

Sprague, John Sasman, and C. V.
Ethington started the game for the
Purples. There was very little scor—
ing for either team during the
opening minutes of play, but as
Jimmy Devries entered the game
for Lexington Catholic, he sup-
plied the scoring punch needed.
The Knights surged into the lead,
never to be challenged during the
remaining part of the game. The
game ended with a smashing vic-
tory for Lexington Catholic, and
a score of 85 to 37. The “A" game
was preceded by a ”B” team game
between the two teams with the
Purples coming out on the long end
of the battle, winning by a score
of 29 to 23.

To gain

in performance, the

I
I

EPurples will need more game ex-
Iperience since they are such a
iyoung team. They will get this
much needed experience in the
inext couple of weeks when they
Iwill battle with Scott County,
iBryan Station and Bourbon
, County.

A bright outcome is looked for
iwith this season’s team when they
‘ gain the poise to make them a win-
ning team.

Don Paris

Television

A television is a very nice thing,

But just imagine the fights it will
bring;

All you do is tumble and scoff, out
then you cry,

When Mother turns it off.
—Burton Milward

 

 

Basketball Schedule 1958-59

Date Team

Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
la 11.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Ian.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.

7—Lexin gton Catholic .

18~Bryan Station
2I—Bourbon County .....

(iaBryan Station
—M idway .......................
I 6~Falmouth .....................

17—Scott County ...............
20—Powell County ...........

I8—Scott County .............

25—Mitlway .......................
5—\\'alton-Verona ...........
Q—Garth High .................
Iti—Nicholasville ...............

23—I.exington Catholic .....
30—Powell County .............

27——Burgin .........................

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Letter

What is school spirit? It is a
question to which many think they
know the answer, but actually
they don’t at all.

We can answer our questions by
realizing that this school spirit is
a very important part of our school
activities. I think all of us, when
we think of school spirit, (if we
ever do), are concerned with it in
relation to a victorious season of
basketball. Of course, it is im-
portant to other sports too, but
right now we are in our basketball
season, so it is to this that we
must focus our attention.

Basketball is our main sport on
the athletic program, so naturally,
we should do the best in it that we
possibly can. We all know that to
have a successful season, we must
have a group of boys talented in
the art of basketball. But we must
also have a student body full of
school spirit. School spirit is an
essential factor in a winning team.
For if a team knows that the stu-
dents are behind them all the way,
it is an incentive for them to do
their very best. By attending the
games and cheering for all we’re
worth, we can make our team
realize that we will cheer them
both in victory and in defeat. But
I say—the louder we cheer, the
more games we’ll win. If our team
furnishes its team spirit, why can’t
we support them with one hundred
per cent school spirit? I say we

can.

Come on, let’s give it everything

 

we've got for a successful season!

 

Letter

There seems to be, among some
of our top students, the theory
that high grades take preference
over what is actually learned. This

_may be fine and well, but it com-

pletely defies the American system
of education and only serves to
hinder it. Lately, there have been
very definite examples of inexcus-
able “brown—nosing,” and there
have also been displays of stu—
dents taking advantage of teach-
ers during a test situation. There
are certain students, who, quite
unintentionally, are making them-
selves a target for ridicule and
criticism. It is disgusting, to put
it mildly, for a student to exag-
gerate and magnify his relation-
ship with a teacher, and then
walk out of the classroom and
express the exact opposite opin-
ions. Not only are these students
exposing their lack of intelligence
and maturity, but they are making
certain portions of Honors Day
unrespected and extremely ques—
tionable. It might be well to state
that true knowledge is not deter—
mined by how much we learn, but
rather how well we apply our
knowledge.

National Honor Society

An unexpected initiation of Betty
Burnett, Mike Flynn, Dotty Davis,
and Bethania Smith, into National
Honor Society took place October
21. The reason for this early in-
itiation was to allow the new mem-
bers to compete for National Honor
Society Scholarships, the tests for
which were to be given that same
day.

Newly elected members of National Honor Society are: Bethania
Smith, Mike Flynn, and Betty Burnett. Not pictured is Dotty Davis.

 

 2— U-HI LIGHTS, Wednesday, November 26, 1958

 

The Threat To Modern Literature

Our nation today is being presented with more contribu—
tions in the form of fresh and appealing literature than we
have ever known. 'I‘houghtprovoking material is crowding
the market, and each season seems to produce more promising
new authors than the last. ()ur newspapers, magazines, and
bookshelves are filled with these offerings which seem to spring
up daily. These selections range from deep probings of
knowledge to light treatments of delightful humor. Thus it
appears that we might, truthfully, consider ourselves a nation
of intellectual, well—rounded literature. This would be correct.
with the exception of one point. Along with this rise in the
status of our literature, has come a sharp drop, in the form of
the introduction of sensationalism.

Sensationalism is perhaps best defined as the exhibition of
lurid and demoralizing events placed in the role of seductive
literature. \Vhile this particular type of material has always
plagued our market, it has never achieved such a great public
following as that of today. \\'hat reasons can we produce for
the rush of popularity surrounding this type of writing? is
is that the subject matter appeals to the “smart," psudo-intellec—
tuals, who are constantly on the search for new diversions?
Or is it to the minds of the scandal magazine set, those who
are acquainted with only one type of literature, and do not
bother with others, that this new trend appeals?

The answer to sensationalism poses a perplexing problem,
and one that must be answered today if our country is to
preserve her dignity and standards. ()ur literature has been
created as a monument to America, herself. Let us not stand
by and see it destroyed.

K. I). (1.

Why Take A Foreign Language

\Vhen Americans ask themselves what can be done to
improve their slack school system, they first compare their
system to those used in other countries. They may explore
the extremity of difficulty, found in Russia, or stick closer
to home, but they find one thing common to each of these
other school systems. It is the teaching of a foreign language
to children in the lower grades.

Americans then wonder if their children should be taught
a foreign language. \\'hat good will it do? \Vhy should they
learn a language they'll probably never need? Isn't the per-
centage of foreigners coming here larger than the percentage
of Americans going abroad? The answers to these questions
are not simply “none," “they shouldn‘t,” and “yes."

Because of the rapidity with which the world finds itself
being crossed and recrossed with transportation routes, inter-
national travel is becoming something commonplace for
everyone. Thus more and more “average Americans" go abroad
each year.

Once an American is on an alien shore, he often finds
it necessary to know Italian, Russians, or lndonese, as the case
may be. Unless he travels luxuriously, he discovers that not
everyone can speak English, much less American, and neither
does everyone want to learn. The sudden disclosure of this fact
in some picturesque, but out-of—the—way place often causes
tension, with the American asking himself why the barbarians
don't speak English, and the natives wondering how Ameri—
cans can be so illiterate.

 

Perhaps if the American had learned another language,
he would, aside from being able to communicate, understand
why the people didn‘t speak English. If they were French, he
might understand why they didn't want to speak it. For be-
coming fluent in a second language gives us an insight on the
people we seldom get in a history course. Strange as it may
seem. a knowledge of words, their origin and construction,
helps us understand the people who put out shoes instead
of stockings for (Ihristmas, and who eat with sticks instead
of a fork.

Students at U—High are especially fortunate in their oppor-
tunity to learn well another language. ()ur classes have often
been complimented by future language teachers from UK.
This is a definite change form the days when the classes were
notorious for their poorness. To all our students we say —
take as many languages as you can — if not in high school, in
college. You’ll probably have the opportunity to travel, and
it's much more fun when you speak their language too!

I). 1.. M.

Letters Autumn

The conduct of a certain Senior§Warm summers green has faded
High group has lately become so, from our sight,
obnoxious that it has been noticedyln spite of skies all bright with
by the faculty and the student‘ fleecy clouds,
body. This behavior becomes es-tGay flowers dancing in the sun-
pecially bad at convocation. In- light bright,
stances of unnecessary noise dur- 1 Sweet fragrance calls the busy bee
ing the Senior and eighth grade: who shrouds
plays have been obnoxious enougthimseir with nectar from the
to mar the pleasure of the rest of? fields. The hand
the audience. ‘All wet with sweat, his dusty hat
They pay no attention in class} gives shade,

'meetings, or to the school ruies.1While farming in the rolling burley

They fail to participate in class" land
activities and have no respect for‘SWeet dreams 0f golden leaves, a
student organizations. This sort of‘ promise made.
behavior makes them somethinngut 10’ chill morning frost soon
of a worm in the apple. , takes his gold,

They are inconsiderate, impolite, l Turns true the red and green, the
and much of their time is spent‘ yellow hands
teasing people. They do this toiNow weathered brown, to market
attract attention and perhaps tol will be sold.
compensate for a feeling of in-iCold winds and snow soon cover
adequacy. all the lands.

We suggest that these personsyBright summer’s dream in flowers
assume the responsibilities of being‘ gaily dressed,
members of the Senior High, and With harvest o’er, we sleep, our
begin to set a good example for the labors blest.
lower grades. ~Helen Warren

 

U-Hi Lights Staff

Editor ............................................................................................ Kitty Craig
Assistant Editor ........... Dudley Milward
Production Manager .. ......... Helen Warren
News Editor .................................. Bethania Smith
Assistant News Editor ........................ Elsie Barr
Feature Editor ......................... . Freda Miller
Assistant Feature Editor Linda Lutes
Make Up Editor ............. Joe Curry
Assistant Make Up Editor . .. Judy Gross
Art Editor ............................................... Whayne Haffler
Assistant Art Editor Gerard Gehard
Exchange Editor ......... Mary E. Wylie
Sports Editor ..................................... Don Paris
Assistant Sports Editor ...... Tommy Adams
Junior High Editor ......... Jeanne Miles
Junior High Sports Joe Miller
Photographer .......................................... Bill Turnbull
Typists—Suzanne Phelps, Barbara Faulconer, Melinda Stivers,

Betsy Gillis
Faculty Adviser ...................................................... Miss Sally Swinford

 

 

 

  
 
 
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 A Word About Music

“Music is a revelation, a revela—
tion loftier than all wisdom and all
philosophy”—Beethoven.

While much of the world’s music
has grown out of the action and
conflicting ideologies of worrying
peoples, it is in time of peace that
music has opportunity really to
flourish. It is then that composers,
students, and performers have time
to pursue their musical studies and
activities.

There is perhaps a more wide-
spread interest in music today than
at any other time during the
world’s history. There are more in-
dividuals attempting to compose,
more orchestras, bands, choirs,
small ensembles, individuals study-
ing privately, musical instruments
in the homes, collections of re-
cordings, directors of church musw,
both youth and adult, and other
expressions of musical interests
than ever before. It is most re-
grettable that television and radio
are not using to advantage their
unprecedented opportunity to im-
prove musical taste and that much
of the so-called music heard
through these media is of cheap
caliber. Concerning such music
most musicians would very likely
agree with the writer who said,
“Perhaps one day the ‘top twenty
tunes’ will be replaced by music.”

Music is an art which enriches
living both for participant and
listener, it helps one to understand
the philosophies and customs of
other lands, it constitutes a lan-
guage which the whole world can
speak, and thus it becomes a de-
cidedly unifying force in a chaotic
world. For the individual it serves
to release tension, to express emo-
tion, and to form an outlet for
portraying ideas which is both
happy and satisfying. For the
nervously and mentally disturbed it
has therapeutic value recognized
and used by many psychiatrist.

Many of the great moments of
life are made more meaningful by
music. For example, the spirit of
worship in church services is en-
hanced through music, grief and
pain in times of extreme sorrow
are often assuaged by the message
of music, weddings rightly assume
the sacredness of sacraments if
appropriate music is presented, the
flagging spirits and tired bodies of
weary soldiers are revived by
spirited marches—in fact, almost
every occasion takes on new color
and meaning through music.

Music in the educational world
is acquiring a place and station of
its own. Although many adminis-
trators and teachers in Kentucky
still place it at the bottom of the
educational totem poles, interest
and participation in public school
music in this State have grown
phenominally in the last quarter of
a century. Literally thousands of
Kentucky youth want to learn mu-
sic not to be concert artists, but

! The Trip To France

; Some of us took time off for a
jday at Brussels.

Emous scale of the fair and the
mingling of the many nationalities.

Libby, and Kitty got lost, but only
temporarily.

Next stop—Deauville for two
weeks sunning (we thought) on the
beach, exploring the countryside,
by bike and bus, visiting the
casino and open—air markets in
Trouville across the inlet.

During this stay Pegsie, Tay,
Dudley, and Tommy (from U.
High) left for five days in London
to visit Pegsie‘s aunt who helped
show them around as they en-
countered many new experiences.
A second group also went—Wayne
Haffler, Freda Miller, Betty Bur-
nett, Kitty Craig (from U. High).
In three days they saw much of
London from walking and sight-
seeing by bus. The main thing
noticed was the surprising friend-

liness and helpfulness of the
cold(?) English.
Ruth Gaitskill took another

visit to stay with friends in Sou-
venirs whom she claimed treated
her like a king, with breakfast
in bed.

After Deauville we rounded out
our European visit, as we took a
train back through Paris to stop
for the last time at dinner and on
through Belgium to Rotterdam,
Holland where we climbed aboard
our old home, the JVO. Dotty left
us at Deauville, to spend a month
longer with a French family.

Rotterdam‘s harbor, completely
rebuilt after its total destruction
in the war, was a wholesome and
healthy scene, as we only caught
a glimpse of the real Holland.

Foreign students, who mostly
were with the A. F. 8. (American
Field Service), and planning to
spend a year with American fami-
lies, composed most of the pass-
engers. A few of us from Mme.
Evan’s class even tried to teach
them English, which they knew
better than we.

The sun was favorable, so we
spent much time basking and plain
loafing, learning about all the
European countries especially on
International Night where our
group sang typical American songs.

How good the New York skyline
looked as the sun lowered, dark-
ened and magnificently set. Here
were American cars, popular mu-
sic, and all the other things so
long ago left. Betty Burnett

 

that they may be intelligent list-
eners and performers within the
limits of their abilities and oppor-
tunities and that they may en-
courage others to partic1pate.

Thank you, “U—Hi Lights"
all the formable publicity you have
given music at U. Hi!

Ruth Osborne

 

We were tre-r
;mendously impressed by the enor—‘

After eating lunch at a superb;
Hungarian restaurant, Freda, Bob,

for ‘

U-Hl LIGHTS, Wednesday, November 26, 1958— 3

 

 

Classified Ads

WANTED
A one-way plane ticket to Dar-1
lington—contact Judy Gross. [
One 5’ 11” Princeton Tiger. Ifi
found, see Carolyn Mansfield. 1
Mail or Male! By Helen Warren?
and Freda Miller. '
A driver‘s license for Charlottej
Silence—contact Miss Roser in,
the library.
One spiffy girl for Joe Curry.
Girls! See Bill Combs. i
A Pinney for Linda Lutes. ‘
A one—Way steamship ticket to1
Munich, by Dudley Milward.
Two Plymouth convertibles,
Tay Maxson and Linda Lutes.

LOST

Senior privileges.
One Scott County jacket.
found return to Mary Wylie.

 

Fashions

Crew-neck sweaters are back in
style again for the winter season.
,Many girls have gotten new ones
bythis year. There are many pretty
3shades out.
‘ Also, there are several attrac-
itive matching out fits. Barbara
If‘Faulconer has a cute orange one
iand Ann Nave has a good-looking
tgreen sweater and pleated skirt.
‘ Dill has a stylish new olive green
lhill jacket. Many senior girls have
French Club éattractive ones, too. These jackets
, [are perfect for late fall weather.
The French Club, U-High’s new- i With cold weather approaching,
est organization, now has 27 mem~ i more and more camels hair coats

bers. Membership is open to any- I are being seen around U—Hi. In
,addition to the customary long

one who has had at least a year
of French or who is taking French. , ones, there are a few short types
In December, Le Cercle Francais , being seen.

W1“ have a “and! dinner at: All in all, U-Hi seems to have a

Suzanne Griffin’s house, and theiparade of fashions almost daily
second year French class Will pre—

,with all the latest fashions for
sent a short play at one of the‘school wear.

meetings.

 

  

 

The officers of the French Club are: Secretary, Dudley Milward;
Vice President, Bethania Smith; Sergeant-at-arms, Betty Burnett.
Not shown is Dotty Davis, President.

 

 

 

 4— U—Hl LIGHTS, Wednesday, November 26, 1958

 

PERSONALITY PARADE

 

Jesse
known as Tay, came to U-High in
the fifth grade, and a year later

Taylor Maxson, better,

made dramatic history as the
“Proud Princess" in the sixth
grade play.

Since coming to the high school,
she has worked very hard for
U-High, and she is now a member
of Glee Club, Little Choir, French
Club, Beta Club, and Y-Teens.
She is president of Pep Club, and
Senior Activities Editor of the
Annual.

Tay’s likes are many—steak,
hamburgers, french fries, blond
boys, french pastries, and most
people. In short, she likes almost
everything except insincere people

and liver. Her ideal boy has been
described as having “sort of dark”
hair, being of a medium height,
and liking sports.

Last summer Tay went to Europe
with the Deauville group, where
she had a wonderful time seeing
things on her own, and letting
other people get confused by
guides-who—speak-French. She was
also with the group who went to
England and Rotterdam, where she
had a lovely time with the cattle
in the marketplace.

Tay’s plans for the future in—
clude college, although just which
college is not known, and another
trip to Europe. We wish Tay much
luck, and sincerely hope she will
have what she wants.

Ideal Teachers

Math—Rock Hudson.

Boys‘ Gym—Brigette Bardot.
Glee Club—Elvis Presley.
Science—George Gobel.
Latin—Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Study Hall—Marilyn Monroe.
English—Jerry Lewis.
Band—Jerry Lee Lewis.
Girl’s Gym—Ricky Nelson.

 

Eighth Grade—Jayne Mansfield.

 

For our Personality Parade this
month, a new addition to the senior
class has been chosen, in the form
of Jack Howell. Jack is new not
only to U-High, but to Kentucky
also, as he comes to us from
Blakely High School in Blakely,
Georgia.

When asked about his interests,
Jack put sports first, and named
football, basketball, hunting and
fishing as some of his favorites.

He stated that he enjoys popular
music, naming Pat Boone as his
favorite in that field. He also
mentioned girls as another interest,
not refering to any particular
type, however.

Jack has been noticed around
school for his excellent taste in
clothes. He gave his favorite color
as blue.

Jack plans to attend college next
year, and is deciding at present
the school he will select. He named
history and psychology as two of
his favorite subjects.

Jack’s southern accent can
usually be heard giving a humor-
ous comment on some action or
situation that arises, for his sense
of humor is surpassed by few.

Georgia’s loss is certainly U-
High’s gain, and we would like to
wish Jack the best of luck in the
future, and congratulate him for
being chosen as this month’s Per-
sonality Parade!

Sophomore News

The sophomores have discovered
several ways of making money for
their dance. They have planned
to sell stationery with a University

High heading and candy in bags.
There was to be a sockhop on the
14th of November but because of
a home basketball game this has
been postponed.

 

EXCHANGE

I’M GONNA TRY

I’m gonna try to play the game,
And play it hard, and play it fair.

I may not win but just the same,

I‘m gonna try to do my share.

I may not always meet the test,

As well as some more clever guy

But while my heart beats in my
chest,

I‘m gonna try!

I’m gonna try to stand the gaff,
Yet keep my nerve; I’m gonna seek
To love and work and play and
laugh,
And never show a yellow streak.
I’m gonna struggle to be kind
And not grow hard of face or eye.
I’ll flop at times, but never mind,
I’m gonna try!

I’m gonna try to be a friend,

That folks can trust and who they
will know,

Will be the same from end to end,

Whether luck runs high or low.

I‘ll hitch my wagon to a star

And set my goal up in the sky.

And though I may not get that
far—

I’m gonna try!

The Log,
Danville, Kentucky

Reserve your kisses for the guy
Who is the apple of your eye.
Don’t hand them out to every beau,
But learn politely to say “No."

Perfect Teacher

MEN
Personality —Mr. Porter
Humor ——Mr. Gardner
Clothes —Mr. Kemper
Physique —-Mr. Huff
Music Ability —Mr. Steiden
WOMEN

Personality —Miss Peck
Humor —Mrs. Evans

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Senior High Peep-Eye

Well, here we are back again
with more capsules of information
for all you nosy people!

We heard that Dotty Davis flew
to Georgia to see a certain ATO
recently.

We were pleased to hear that
Dudley is happy with her new posi—
tion at the Foreign Relations of-
fice.

Linda Lutes and Tay Maxson
reported to us that the Eskimo
Convention in Alaska was real cool.

Betty Burnett, we are curious

‘to know who gave you the title

“Betty the Bear?”.

John Luby, Joe Curry and Fred
Gilliam seem to center their at-
tention around the ninth grade.
What’s the interest, boys?

Jack Russell and Rufus Lisle
seem to like the name Lee—especi-
ally two “Lee’s” at Lafayette.

We want to pay tribute to the
long-lasting couples—Helen and
Bradley, Carolyn M. and Ernie,
Carolyn S. and Chuck, Allen and
Bunny, Bob and Libby, Jeanne
Shaver and Dave, Nancy Cowden
and Hugh, Sarah and Ronny, and,
last but not least, C. V. and Mo.

That’s about all for this issue,
but we’ll return like a bad penny
next time!

 

Music Ability ———Mrs. Osborne

Figure —Miss Swinford
Clothes —Miss Chrisman
Smile —-Mrs. Cheek
Artistic Ability —Mrs. Haines
Athletic Ability -——Mrs. Pyle
Intellectuality —Miss Roser
Clothes —Miss Carl
Dramatics —Mrs. Weddle

oeeN, BOYS.

 

 

 

 

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