Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-03-15
DUNBAR SPOTLIGHT

principal of Dunbar, and his wife,
Mrs. Lewis, former teacher in
the school, visited Dunbar re-
Gently, and in surprise assem-
bly,, Mr.. Christophe, the present
principal, introduced him to the
students and faculty as the first
principal of Dunbar, Dr. Lewis
is serving as Dean of Paine Theo-
logical Seminary, Wherefore,
Ohio. He went from here to Nor
ris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga,
oSwhich he was at one time presi-
dent. to deliver the Founders
Day address. While visiting in
Little Rock, DR.. Lewis attended
he Bishops Council.
President T. w. Coggs of
Arkansas Baptist Callege, spoke
before the Junior High School
at Boys Council Assembly.
Charles A. Hicks, sponsor of the
program, introduced President
Coggs who talked about the value
of industry as requirement of
success.
The trade training Of Earnest
CafrowaY is proving an asset to
Dunbar at present, since Cara
way is using it to repair damages
to the auditorium. An ex-service
man, he is now enrolled in the
Junior College. Other boys from
the trade classes often render
similar services.
a movie. South Of Pago Pago"
was shown in the auditorium to
help raise money for this dis
trict. The school districts have
been made the basic unit for rails
ing money for the Dependent and
Neglected Children's Home.
Psychological Tests were ad-
ministered by Supervisor Larson
and Mrs. Gravelly, Dean of Girls,
tai l2A and LIB students this
u ek. Typhoid shots were given
b Nurse Alexander, Wednesday,
= hrch Is. This included all who
rceeived shots and 2 in l943,
~ IS. Corrections will be made
I'd individual health cards to in
dictate case improvements or
health corrections.
Better Speech Week will be
observed by the English Depart
ment, March 1922. A Bulletin
Board Contest, connected with it,
will be judged Friday, March %.
School Improvement Week. was
observed at Dunbar High School
March ILLS. The purpose was to
improve the cleanliness of the
school inside and outside. Each
teacher and organization worked
out an extensive program of ac-
tivities for the week. Sponsors of
the various student groups are
to report, and after the week of
observance, each sponsor and
teacher will submit a 50O-word
description of what was done by
his group. The organization or
home group submitting the best
report will have its report sent
to the Bulletin published by the
National Association of Secon-
dairy Schools and Principals. A
committee composed of one rep
resentative from each department
Will Judge all reports and submit
its decision on or before March
rs. Miss Eva Cullens serves as
chairman of the committee. The
lumbar faculty is working on the
acknowledgements is slow but
IT, is continuous.
The Home for Dependent and
Neglected Children has been sup
ported through showing of a
movie which resulted in $3.50.
The Dunbar quota is $4,000. Mrs.
Gravelly has promised to ask the
Girls Council for a donation to
help make up the balance. Other
organizations wishing to assist in
securing the balance of $32.25
may do so.
The Inter Scholastic Council
will hold its second meeting at
Dunbar High School, March is.
The original purpose of the or
eanization was to better student
relationships between Dunbar
High School and Jones High
School. The objective has been
expanded to extend an invita-
ton to the high school depart
ment of Baptist and Shorter Col
leges. The representatives from
Dunbar are Charlens Abner,
Chester Hayes, John Bell, and
klva Hollis.