The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-11-20
High School Chatter
By Clara Blevins

The students and faculty of HIS.
were honored by visit from the
distinguished student and authority
on Abraham Lincoln, Carl Sanburg,
last Tuesday morning The pre-
vious evening he had spoken at the
Lecture sponsored by the Wash
ington County Teachers Associa-
ton, and after some persuasion
from the faculty members, Mr.. San
burg consented to remain in Hag-
erstown until the next afternoon in
order to speak to the students of
HIS.
During his talk, the auditorium
was silent, the students being spell
bound and speechless as they lis
tened to this great man standing be-
fore them. Mr.. Sanburg's voice was
filled with emotion as he explained
his viewpoints of the world today.
He exclaimed that mo person could
be great or do anything great before
learning the feeling of loneliness
and the art of being alone"
Ending his talk with 'I'm betting
on you," applause stormed the room,
bringing Mr. Sanburg back to the
microphone to sing several selec-
tons of folk songs, accompanying
himself on the guitar.
It's seldom that we of H. H. S.
are honored by such a famous guest,
and as long as we live his words,
and Carl Sandburg-the man-will
remain with us.
Laura has done it again!
Laura Shatto, a junior at HIS,
is first prize winner of the county
81 Speak For Democracy contest,
which is sponsored by the National
Junior Chamber of Commerce. Her
speech, which has been recorded,
will soon be sent to Baltimore to
compete for the state prize. The
winner from this group will be en-
tered in the national contest, to be
judged in Washington, D. C.
Taking second and third places in
the county contest were Bill Mason,
a senior at H. H. S., and Raymond
McKane, of st. Mary's High School,
respectively.
The other five high school stu
dents competing for honors from
the county were: Trinky Morgan,
from H. H S.; Sarah Newcomer, of
Smithsburg High School; Louise
Rauth, of Hancock High School;
Carmen Schindle, of Washington
Street School; and Jean Spigler, of
Boonsboro High School
Judges for the county contest
were: Mrs. J. Grafton Mason, Mr..
Roy Dancer and Mr.. Omer Kaylor,
who judged the essays on the basis
of 40 per cent for delivery and 20
per cent for originality. The contest
was under the direction of Mr..
Evan Grossly, local representative
of the Junior Chamber of Com
merce.
Last year Laura Shatto was a
contestant in the Patrick Henry
essay contest, but lost in the state
finals in Baltimore.
We're hoping she does her 100
per cent best this time and-here's
luck to you, Laura.
In collaboration with American
Education Week, a Parent Teachers
Association meeting was held at
HIS. last Wednesday evening at
800
Guest speaker of the evening was
Mr. William British, superintendent
of schools. Following his speech, a
Youth Forum was held, with Robert
Appleget acting as moderator.
Speakers on the forum were: Lu-
ellie MARQUES, who spoke on the
home; Robert Hull, who spoke on
the church; Robert Hoffman, who
spoke on the school; and Alice
Lusby, who spoke on the extra
curricular of HIS.
After the meeting a social hour
was held, at which time the parents
and teachers had an opportunity to
meet and get acquainted. Refresh
, ments of ginger bread and cider
were served.
The last girls game of volley ball
was held last week, between the
HIS. sophomore girls and the
Washington Street School sopho-
more girls. The final score was 81
to 80 in favor of HIS.