.V h ^^ yfe,-'t4'^'w^ C_ ^.i^Jt^a--^'": -%.\ /I Y\0 (\o-\\ Rules and Regulations Governing the Public High School Contests for North Carolina, 1914 1. East Central Division - 2. Southeastern Division 3. Western Division 4. Northeastern Division 5. West Central Division - Fourth Annual Meet Third Annual Meet Second Annual Meet First Annual Meet First Annual Meet /'? ^. '^ s> 3-20-'14-500 Northeastern Division Public High Schools First Annual Meet Contests in Declamation, Recitation, Spelling and Track Athletics TO BE HELD AT GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY. APRIL 17. 1914 OEG 9 W LETTER TO THE PRINCIPALS To the Public High School Principals of the Northeastern Division: The First Animal Meet of the Public High Schools of the Northeastern Division will be held at Greenville on Friday, April 17, 1914. There will be contests in Kecitation, Declama- tion, Spelling, and Athletic Sports, The general regulations governing the eligibility of contestants and the specific rules for the several contests are given herewith. President Pobert H. Wright, of the East Carolina Teachers' Training School, and other citizens of Greenville have made it possible for us to hold this big meet in Greenville by generously providing funds for the prizes, etc., and it behooves every prin- cipal of this division to show his appreciation of their interest and cooperation by making every possible effort to have his school represented on this occasion. Mr. Wright and his co- workers are going to do their full part towards making the meet successful and our short stay in Greenville both pleasant and profitable. Let's show them we appreciate their generous hospitality. Not every principal can hope to have his school represented in every one of the contests; but every school certainly should be represented in at least one of the contests, and in several if possible. Of course, it is going to require some effort and a little expense perhaps to get ready for this event, but, after observing the results of these district contests in the other divisions for the past three years, I know that the net result to be gained from interested participation in the district meet will amply justify the effort and the expense. Eepresentatives for the contests in Declamation, Eecitation, and Spelling should be chosen by competition. For the purpose of selecting representatives each school should hold sometime in March a preliminary competitive contest. This will insure two things : first, greater interest in the District Contest on the part; of both school and community; and second, the selection of the best representatives. "We can not always tell which pupils can represent our schools with most credit until we put them to a test of this kind. A competitive contest sometimes reveals tal- ents we didn't know existed. And then, a pupil who has won his spurs in such a contest has gained power and experience and confidence which will stand him in good stead when the supreme test comes. The preliminary contest can thus be made of great educational interest and value to the individual contestant, to the school, and to the community. Let us make an effort to have every Public High School in this Division represented in one or more of the contests at Greenville on April 17th. Cordially yours, 'N. W. Walkee, State Inspector of Public High Schools. Chapel Hill, February 20, 1914. GEJfEEAL EEGULATIONS 1. These contests will be open to rural public high schools of the Northeastern Division. (Those schools receiving State aid for high ^school instruction. See list below.) 2. Entries for all contests must be made in due form, signed by 'the principal, and filed with the Secretary by April 3. Entry blanks may be had from the Secretary. 3. Only bona fide students of these schools will be allowed to par- ticipate. To be regarded as a T}ona fide student one must have at- tended the high school he represents for at least 30 per cent of the current school term and must have made a passing grade in his work. (Pupils below the high school grades are not eligible to par- ticipate in these contests.) 4. High schools that may close before April 17th will not be de- .'barred from participating in these contests. 5. Schools and individuals will be expected to bear all expenses of transportation and entertainment. 6. Principals expecting to have their schools represented in these ^contests should notify Mr. J. T. Jerome, Secretary, Williamston, N. C, by April 3d, at latest. Committee: H. H. McLean, Chairman, Farmville; J. T. Jerome, Secretary, Williamston; N. W. Walker, ex officio, Chapel Hill; L. L. Hargrave, Battleboro; E. A. Thompson, Gatesville; J. B. Thorn, Jr., Aulander. TEACK MEET The Track Meet will take place on the afternoon of April 17th. Each school may enter three men for each separate event. Events : 1. Running high jump. 2. Running broad jump. 3. Standing broad jump. 4. Shot-put (12 pounds). 5. Hammer-throw (12 pounds). 6. 100-yard dash. 7. 220-yard dash. 8. Pole vault. In each event the winner of the first place shall receive five points; the winner of the second place, three points; and the winner of the third place, one point. To the winner of first place in each athletic event a silver medal will be awarded. (Eight such medals will be awarded in all.) To the school winning highest number of points in the Track Meet, a silver cup will be awarded as a trophy, to remain in perma- nent possession of the school winning it. To the school winning second highest number of points, a prize valued at $5.00 will be given. To the school winning third highest number of points, a prize valued at $2.50 will be given. CONTEST IN RECITATION (For the Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Recitations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young lady winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN DECLAMATION (For tlie Boys) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Declamations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young man winning in the flnal contest. CONTEST IN SPELLING (For Both Boys and Girls) This will be an oral contest conducted after the fashion of the old- time "spelling bee," For this contest a school may enter one, and only one, representa- tive. (Either boy or girl.) For the first thirty minutes of this contest the words shall be chosen from Webster's Blue-Back Spelling-Book. After that time the conductor of the contest may, in his discretion, continue to use words from this book or from Webster's High School Dictionary. To the boy or girl winning this contest a gold medal will be awarded. NOETHEASTERN DIVISION OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS There are thirty-seven public high schools in the twenty counties comprising this division which are eligible to participate in these contests. In the list which follows they are arranged alphabetically by counties. The names and postoffice addresses of the principals are also given. , u t, e^>^ Beaufort Aurora . . Pantego . Bertie Aulander Lewiston Mars Hill Camden South Mills Chowan Currituck Poplar Branch . Dare Manteo Edgecombe Battleboro Macclesfield Tarboro Gates Gatesville Reynoldson .... Sunbury Halifax Aurelian Springs Enfield Hertford Ahoskie Winton Hyde Sladesville Swan Quarter Martin Robersonville . . Williamston . . . , Nash Castalia Mount Pleasant , Red Oak Whitakers .B. F. Ames , A. W. Davenport .J. B. Thorn, Jr. ,C. G. Smith .Miss Clara M. Pigg, Colerain, R. P. D. .G. L. Tabor ,Robt. W. Isley .E. W. Joyner ,L. L. Hargrave G. P. Taylor R. M. Davis .Earl A. Thompson Mrs. T. W. Costen, Gates A. L. Hamilton • J. C. Stuart, Littleton, R. F. D. J. T. Cobb Tillett Hendricks N W. Britton S. G. Parker W. D. Cox W. H. Mizelle J. T. Jerome G. C. Brookbank A. W. Byrd, Bailey H. A. Nanny, Rocky Mt., R. F. D. J. I. White Northampton ...Rich Square Seaboard Severn . Pamlico Oriental Alliance Pasquotank Perquimans Pitt Bethel Farmville . . Tyrrell Columbia .. Scuppernong .R. S Proctor .W. D. Barbee .H. J. Massey .A. V. Cole .C. L. Ives Washington Creswell Roper . , .H. O. Craver .H. H. McLean .W. S. Cook .John W. Bennett, Columbia, R. F. D. .H. C. Griffin .Y/. H. Jones. EECOEDS FOR STATE DISTEICT CONTESTS Event Holder of Record 100-yard dash Green t20-yard dash Guy J^O-yard dash Green. Broad jump Green High jump B. Isley Pole vault B. Isley Hammer-throw L. Isley Shot-put Green Date and Place (1913, Chapel HiU) (1913, Fayetteville) (1912, Greensboro) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel HiU) School and Division Caiy (E. Cent.) Angler (S. East.) Caiy (E. Cent.) Gary (E. Cent.) Friendship (E. Cent.) Friendship (E. Cent.) 9 Friendship (E. Cent.) 116 Gary (E. Cent.) 40 Record 1-5 sec. sec. 4-5 sec. ft. 9 in. ft. 5 1-4 in. ft. 5 1-2 in. ft. 8 1-2 in. ft. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from The Library of Congress http://www.archive.org/details/rulesregulations01nort 2-2O-'14-fi00 East Central Division Public Hi^h Schools Fourth Annual Meet Contests in Recitation, Declamation, Spelling, and Athletic Sports TO BE HELD AT GREENSBORO. NORTH CAROLINA APRIL 17, 1914 LETTER TO THE PRINCIPALS To the Public High School Principals of the East Central Division: The Fourth Anniial Meet for the Public High Schools of the East Central Division will be held at Greensboro on Eriday, April 17, 1914. There will be contests in Recitation, Declama- tion, Spelling, Track Athletics, and a Basketball Tournament. The general regulations governing the eligibility of contestants and the specific rules governing the several contests are given herewith. Dr. J. I. Foust, President of the State J^ormal College, Prof. Thomas R. Foust, Superintendent of Public Instruction for Guilford County, and other citizens of Greensboro, have gone to considerable trouble and expense in making it possible for us to hold this big meet in their city. They are going to do their part towards making our meet successful and our short stay among them both pleasant and profitable. It behooves every public high school principal in this division, therefore, to have his school represented in one or more of the contests, thus showing his appreciation of this interest and cooperation on the part of the people of Greensboro. Of course, it is going to take some effort, and perhaps it will cost a little to get ready for this event; but, after observing the results of these contests for the past three years, I know that the net results gained from interested participation in the district meet will amply justify the effort and the expense. On April 18th, the day following the high school meet, there is to be held a great County Commencement for Guilford County. Those who can remain over for this event will have an opportunity to see one of the greatest parades of school children ever held in the State. And there will be many other attractive features of the occasion that will be amply worth while. Representatives for the contests in Recitation, Declamation, and Spelling should be chosen by competition. Eor the pur- pose of selecting representatives each school should hold some time in March a preliminary competitive contest. This will insure two things : first, greater interest in the District Contest on the part of both school and community; and second, the selection of the best representatives. We can not always tell which pupils can represent our schools with most credit until we put them to a test of this kind. A competitive contest some- times reveals talents we didn't know existed. And then, a pupil who has won his spurs in such a contest has gained power and experience and confidence which will stand him in good stead when the supreme test comes. The preliminary contest can thus be made of great educational interest and value to the individual contestant, to the school, and to the community. Let us make an effort to have every Public High School in this Division represented in one or more of the contests at Greensboro on April 17th. Cordially yours, j^. W. Walkee, State Inspector of Public High Schools. Chapel Hill, February 20, 1914. GENEEAL REGULATIONS 1. These contests will be open to rural public high schools of the East Central Division. 2. Entries for all contests must be made in due form, signed by the Principal, and filed with the Secretary two weeks in advance of the contest in accordance with rule 7 below. Entry blanks may be had from the Secretary. 3. Only bona fide students of these schools will be allowed to par- ticipate. To be regarded as a bona fide student one must have at- tended the high school he represents for at least 30 per cent of the current school term and must have made a passing grade in his work. 4. Winners in previous annual contests in recitation and declama- tion for this Division will not be permitted to participate. 5. High schools that may close before April 17th will not be de- barred from participating in these contests. 6. Schools and individuals will be expected to bear all expenses of transportation and entertainment. 7. Principals expecting to have their schools represented in these contests should notify Mr. E. J. Coltrane, Secretary, Jamestown, N. C, by April 3d. Committee: F. L. Foust, Chairman, Pleasant Garden; M. B. Dry, Cary; H. B. Marrow, Chapel Hill; M. C. Terrell, Burlington, R. 1; N. W. Walker, ex officio, Chapel Hill; E. J. Coltrane, Secretary, Jamestown. TEACK MEET The Track Meet will take place at the Fair Grounds on the after- noon of April 17th. Each school may enter three men for each separate event. Events : 1. Running high jump. 2. Running broad jump. 3. Shot-put (12 pounds). 4. Hammer- throw (12 pounds). 5. 100-yard dash. 6. 220-yard dash. 7. 440-yard dash. 8. Pole vault. In each event the winner of the first place shall receive five points; the winner of the second place, three points; and the winner of the third place, one point. To the winner of first place in each athletic event a silver medal will be awarded. (Eight such medals will be awarded in all.) To the school winning highest number of points in the Track Meet, a silver cup will be awarded as a trophy, to remain in permanent possession of the school winning it. To the school winning second highest number of points, a prize valued at $5.00 will be given. To the school winning third highest number of points, a prize valued at $2.50 will be given. CONTEST m RECITATIOIV (For the Girls) This contest will be held at the State Normal College on the even- ing of Friday, April 17th. For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Recitations must not exceed one thousand words In length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young lady winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN DECLAMATION (For the Boys) This contest will be held at the State Normal College, on the even- ing of Friday, April 17th. For this contest each school may enter one, and only one repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Declamations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young man winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN SPELLING (For Both Boys and Girls) This contest will be held at the State Normal College on the even- ing of Friday, April 17th, immediately following the contests in Rec- itation and Declamation. This will be an oral contest conducted after the fashion of the old- time "spelling bee." For this contest a school may enter one, and only one, representa- tive. (Either boy or girl.) The words will be chosen from Foust and Griffin's Spelling Book, Reed's Word Lessons, and Webster's Blue-Back Spelling-Book. After the first thirty minutes the conductor may, in his discretion, choose words from Webster's High School Dictionary exclusively. To the boy or girl winning this contest a gold medal will be awarded. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (For the Girls) On the afternoon of April 17th, there will be a basket-ball tourna- ment for the girls at the State Normal College. Prizes will be awarded to the schools winning first and second places. The details of the plan will be worked out later. The reguations governing this contest may be had from the Secretary. It is necessary that the Secretary know as early as possible the schools that expect to be represented at this tournament, in order that a schedule may be arranged and published in advance. Notice should be given the Secretary by March 15th if possible; certainly not later than March 31st. EAST CENTRAL DIVISION PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS There are fifty-five public high schools that are eligible to partici- alphabetically by the counties composing this Division. The princi- pate in these contests. In the list which follows they are arranged pals and their postoffice addresses are aso given. Alamance Friendship Hawfields . Sylvan . . . Caswell Milton Chatham Merry Oaks Pittsboro . Siler City Davidson Churchland Denton . . . Durham Bahama .. East Durham owe's Grove Forsyth Bethania .M. C. Terrell, Burlington, R. 1 .J. H. Johnston, Mebane, R. F. D. .Blake E. Isley, Liberty, R F. D. .J. C Kelly .Earl R. Franklin .F. M. Williamson .Chas. O. Small .S. G. Has.ty, Linwood, R. F. D. .P. C. Cullum .G. A. Wright .T. A. Holton .S. J. Husketh, Durham, R. 3 .W. C. Guess Kernersville Arnold Hall Lewisville . Walkertown Franklin Bunn Franklinton Louisburg . Granville Creedmoor . , . J. R. Craven ,.D. M. Stallings ,.L. G. Bullard .H. E. Craven .W. R. Mills , .R. A. Pope Knap of Reeds . .R. P. Grumpier, Lyons Stem R, H. Claytor Guilford Jamestown E. J. Coltrane Monticello s. T. Liles, Brown Summit Pleasant Garden. F. L. Foust Summerfleld J. Wilson Carrell Lee Jonesboro J. E. Brinn Montgomery ....Biscoe C. L. Bivins Troy S. G. Lindsay Moore Carthage C. G. Credle Southern Pines ..H. W. Rinker Orange Chapel Hill H. B. Marrow Hillsboro W. W. Rogers Person Bethel Hill Mrs. J. A. Beam Bushy Fork Miss Allene Patterson, Roxboro. R. 1. Randolph Farmer Miss Linnie Shamburger Liberty B. M. Rogers Trinity D. C. Johnson Richmond Hoffman James Hutchins Roberdel W. C. McColl Rockingham ....Madison J. R. Harrison Ruffin O. V. Hicks Stoneville Eugene Trivette Stokes King Chas. E. Hiatt Pinnacle R. A. Sullivan Walnut Cove J. W. Scroggs Vance Bona Vista S. R. Bivins, Henderson, R. 4 Kittrell J. R. Phillips Townesville F. Q. Barbee Wake Bay Leaf T. E. Story, Neuse, R. 1 Gary M. B. Dry Holly Springs ,.J. E. Pearson Wakelon E. H. Moser, Zebulon Warren Macon Herbert Scholz Wise E. P. Dixon WINNERS IN 1918 CONTESTS (Contests for the girls, at Greensboro, April 4; for boys, at Chapel Hill, April 11, 1913.) Recitation: Miss Elma Garrett, Friendship High School. Declamation: Mr. A. C. Reid, Churchland High School. Basketball Tournament: Jamestown High School Team. Teack Meet: Event Name School Record 100-yard dash 1 Green Gary 10 1-6 sec. 2 Goodwin East Durham 3 Hutchins Chapel Hill tSO-yard dash 1 Green Gary 25 sec. 2 Hutchins Chapel Hill 3 Loy Friendship HO-yard dash 1 Moser Friendship 56 3-5 sec. 2 B. Isley Friendship 3 Homewood Friendship Broad jump 1 Green Gary 20 ft. 9 in. 2 Goodwin East Durham 3 B. Isley Friendship High jump 1 B. Isley Friendship 5 ft. 5 1-4 in. 2 Goodwin East Durham 3 Homewood Friendship Pole vault 1 B. Isley Friendship 9 ft. 5 1-2 in. 2 Groome Jamestown 3 Moser Friendship Hammer-throw 1 L. Isley Friendship 116 ft. 8 1-2 in. 2 Green Gary 3 Homewood Friendship Shot-put 1 Green Gary 40 ft. 2 L. Isley Friendship 3 Loy Friendship Friendship won first place with a total of 33 points; Gary won second place with a total of 21 points (all won by one man. Green) ; and East Durham won third place with a total of 9 points. RECORDS FOR STATE DISTRICT CONTESTS Event Holder of Date and Place School and Division Record Record 100 yard dash Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Cent.) 10 1-5 sec. SSO-yard dash Guy (1913, Fayetteville) Angler (S. East.) 24 sec. 440-yard dash Green (1912, Greensboro) Gary (E. Cent.) 54 4-5 sec. Broad jump Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Cent.) 20 ft. 9 in. High jump B. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Cent.) 5 ft. 5 1-4 in. Pole vault B. Isley (1913, Chapel HiU) Friendship (E. Cent.) 9 ft. 5 1-2 in. Hammer-throw L. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Gent.) 116 ft. 8 1-2 in. Shot-put Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Cent.) 40 ft. 2-20-' 14-500 Southeastern Division Public Hi^h Schools Third Annual Meet Contests in Declamation, Recitation, Spelling, and Track Athletics TO BE HELD AT GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1914 LETTER TO THE PRINCIPALS To the Public High School Principals of the Southeastern Division : The Third Annual Meet for the Public High Schools of the Southeastern Division will be held at Goldsboro on Friday, April 17, 1914. There will be contests in Eecitation, Declama- tion, Spelling, and Athletic Sports. The general regulations governing the eligibility of contestants and the specific rules for the several contests are given herewith. The people of Goldsboro, through the activity of Secretary Markley of the Chamber of Commerce and Prof. W. F. Allen of the Goldsboro City Schools, have gone to considerable trouble and expense in making it possible for us to hold this big meet in their city, and it behooves every principal of this division to show his appreciation of this interest and cooperation by making every possible effort to have his school represented on this occa- sion. The Chamber of Commerce of the city has generously provided the funds for the prizes, etc., and the people of the city are going to do their full part in making the meet suc- cessful and our short stay among then pleasant and profitable. Let's show them we appreciate their generous hospitality. Not every principal can hope to have his school represented in all the contests; but every school certainly should be repre- sented in at least one of the contests, and in several of them if possible. Of course it is going to take some effort and it will cost per- haps a little to get ready for this event; but, after observing the results of these contests for the past three years, I know that the net result gained from interested participation in the district meet will amply justify the effort and the expense. Representatives for the contests in Declamation, Eecitation, and Spelling should be chosen by competition. For the pur- pose of selecting representatives each school should hold some time in March a preliminary competitive contest. This will insure t^o things : first, greater interest in the District Contest on the part of both school and community, and second, the selection of the best representatives. "We can not always tell which pupils can represent our schools with most credit until we put them to a test of this kind. A competitive contest some- times reveals talents we didn't know existed. And then, a pupil who has won his spurs in such a contest has gained power and experience and confidence, which will stand him in good stead when the supreme test comes. The preliminary contest can thus be made of great educational interest and value to the individual contestant, to the school, and to the community. Let us make an effort to have every Public High School in this Division represented in one or more of the contests at Goldsboro on April 17th. Cordially yours, X. W. Walkeb, State Inspector of Public High Schools. Chapel Hill, February 20, 1914. GEXEEiX EEGUXATIOyS 1. These contests will be open to rural public high schools of the Southeastern Division. 2. Entries for all contests must be made in due form, sig-ned by the principal, and filed with the Secretary by April 3d. Entry blanks may be had from the Secretary. '6. Only feorta fide students of these schools will be allowed to par- ticipate. To be regarded as a l/ona fide student one must have at- tended the high school he represents for at least 30 per cent of the current school term and must have made a passing grade in his work. 4. Winners in previous annual contests in recitation, declamation, and spelling for this division will not be permitted to participate. 5. High schools that may close before April 17th will not be de- barred from participating in these contests. 6. Schools and individuals will be expected to bear all expenses of transportation and entertainment. 7. Principals expecting to have their schools represented in these contests should notify Mr. J. H. Allen, Secretary, Pikeville, N. C, by April 3d, at latest. Committee: Frank Hare, Chairman, Angier; J. H. Allen, Pike- ville, Secretary; W. A. Dees, Puowland; E. L. Green, Lucama; S. E. Leonard, Kenly; N. W. Walker, ex officio, Chapel Hill. TBACK MEET The Track Meet will take place on the afternoon of April 17th. Each school may enter three men for each separate event. Events : 1. Running high jump. 2. Running broad jump. 3. Shot-put (12 pounds). 4. Hammer-throw (12 pounds). 5. 100-yard dash. 6. 220-yard dash. 7. 440-yard dash. 8. Pole vault. In each event the winner of the first place shall receive five points; the winner of the second place, three points; and the winner of the third place, one point. To the winner of first place in each athletic event a silver medal "Will be awarded. (Eight such medals will be awarded in all.) To to the school winning highest number of points in the Track Meet, a silver cup will be awarded as a trophy, to remain in perma- nent possession of the school winning it. To the school winning second highest number of points, a prize valued at $5.00 will be given. To the school winning third highest number of points, a prize valued at $2.50 will be given. CONTEST IIV EECITATION (For the Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Recitations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young lady winning in the final contest. CONTEST m DECLAMATION (For the Boys) B"'or this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time four contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Declamations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young man winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN SPELLING (For Both Boys and Girls) This will be an oral contest conducted after the fashion of the old- time "spelling bee." For this contest a school may enter one, and only one, representa- tive. (Either boy or girl.) The words will be chosen from Foust and Griffin's Spelling Book, Reed's Word Lessons, and Webster's Blue-Back Spelling-Book. After the first thirty minutes of this contest the conductor may, in his discretion, choose words from Webster's High School Dictionary exclusively. To the boy or girl winning this contest a gold medal will be awarded. SOUTHEASTEKN DIVISION PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS There are forty-five public high schools that are eligible to par- ticipate in these contests. In the list which follows they are ar- ranged alphabetically by the counties composing this division. The principals and their postofflce addresses are also given. Bladen Abbottsburg Bladenboro White Oak Brunswick Southport Carteret Atlantic . Columbus Chadbourn Whiteville Craven Dover . . . Vanceboro Cumberland Godwin . . Hope Milb Stedman . Duplin Teacheys Warsaw . Greene Hookerton •Snow Hill Harnett Angier . . Lillington Hoke Antioch .. -Raeford . . Johnston Benson . . , Kenly . . . , Wilson's Mills Jones Pollocksville Trenton .... Lenoir LaGrange . . . New Hanover . . . F. E. Howard . . .B. E. Goode . . .W. W. Woodhouse , . .R. E. Ranson . . . J. W. Harbison . . .Harry M. Bowling . . .C. R. Spencer , ..W. G. Gaston , . . G. O. Marshall . . .W. W. Nicholson , . . J. B. Bridges , ..H. W. Scott , . . P. E. Shaw . .C. J. Edwards , . . R. J. Matlock . .L. M. Epps . . Frank Hare . . G. T. Pace ..H. S. Moseby, Red Springs R. P. D. . .B. F. Hassell . .W. H. Tyler . . S. E. Leonard ..Miss Laura M. Jones ..A. H. White . .M. T. Tanner . .H. R. Hunter Onslow Jacksonville Richlands . Pender Atkinson . . Burgaw . . . Robeson Lumber Bridge Orrum Philadelphus . Rowland Sampson Clinton Garland Newton Grove Scotland Laurinburg . . Mason's Cross Spring Hill . . Wayne Falling Creek Pikeville .... Seven Springs Wilson Lucama Rock Ridge . .E. J. Wellons .John W. Hall .T. S. Teague .C. O. Fisher .J. C. Jones .II. Shepherd .C. E. Teague, Red Springs, R. F. D. .W. A. Dees .Geo. B. Strickland .Fred R. Yoder .M. F. Hart .B. P. Caldwell .L. M. Peele, Gibson .L. B. Olive, Wagram .G. W. Rhodes, Goldsboro, R. 4. .J. H. Allen .E. C. Harris .E. L. Green .C. 0. Armstrong, Taylor WIJfJfEES IN 1913 CONTESTS (Fayette ville, April 11, 1913) Recitation: Miss Gladys Bernard, Burgaw High School. Declamatioist: Mr. Burton Graham, Rowland High School. Spelling: Miss Ethel Brown, Philadelphus High School. Athletics : Event Winner School Record 100~y€iTd dash 1 McKinnon Laurinburg 11 sec. 2 Barbour Benson 3 Sanford Laurinburg SSO-yard dash 1 Guy Angler 24 sec. 2 Raynor Benson 3 Barnes Lucama 440-yard dash 1 Barbour Benson 57 sec. 2 Tomlinaon Lucama 3 Smith Philadelphus B road jump 1 Raynor Benson 18 ft. 8 in. 2 Graham Godwin 3 McKoy Philadelphus High jump 1 Baxter Graham Godwin 5 ft. 2 in. 2 Bullard Stedman 3 C. Graham Godwin Pole vault 1 Brainard Graham Godwin Godwin 8 ft. 2 C. Graham 3 Baxter Graham Godwin Hammer-throw 1 Smith Benson 92 ft. 2 Tomlinson Lucama 3 Jackson Benson Shot-put 1 Smith Benson 35 ft. 2 Jackson Benson 3 Hall Benson Benson won first place with a total of 31 points; Godwin won sec- ond place with a total of 18 points; and Lucana won third place with a total of 7 points. RECORDS FOR STATE DISTRICT CONTESTS Event Holder of Record too yard dash Green ISO-yard dash Guy JHO-yard dash Green Broad jump Green High jump B. Isley Pole vault B. Isley Hammer-throw L. Isley Shot-put Green Date and Place (1913, Chapel HiU) (1913, Fayetteville) (1912, Greensboro) (1913, Chapel HiU) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) (1913, Chapel Hill) School and Division Record Gary (E. Cent.) 10 1-5 sec. Angler (S. East.) 24 sec, Gary (E. Cent.) 54 4-5 see. Gary (E. Cent.) 20 ft. 9 in. Friendship (E. Cent.) 5 ft. 5 1-4 in. Friendship (E. Cent.) 9 ft. 5 1-2 in. Friendship (E. Cent.) 116 ft. 8 1-2 in. Gary (E. Gent.) 40 ft. 2-20-'14-500 West Central Division Public High School First Annual Meet Contests in Declamation, Recitation, Composition, Spelling and Track Athletics TO BE HELD AT CONCORD. NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1914 LETTER TO THE PRINCIPALS To the Public High School Principals of the West Central Division: The First Annual Meet for tlie Public High Schools of the West Central Division will be held at Concord on Friday, April 10, 1914. There will be contests in Eecitation, Declama- tion, Spelling, Composition, and Athletic Sports. The general regulations governing the eligibility of contestants and the specific rules governing the several contests are given here- with. The Mayor of the city of Concord, the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and other citizens of the town have gone to considerable trouble and expense in making it possible for us to hold this big meet in their city, and it behooves every public high school principal in this division to show his appre- ciation of this interest and cooperation by making every possible effort to have his school represented on this occasion. The peo- ple of Concord have generously offered to provide funds for the prizes to be awarded and accommodations for the contest- ants and principals while in their midst. They are certainly doing their part to make the meet successful and our short stay among them pleasant and profitable. Let's show them we appreciate their generous hospitality. Not every principal can hope to have contestants in every one of the contests, but every school certainly ought to be repre- sented in at least one of the contests and in several of them if possible. Of course it will take some effort and perhaps a little expense to get ready for this event; but, after observing the results of these contests in the other divisions for the past three years I know that the net result gained from interested partici- pation in the district meet will amply justify the effort and the expense. Eepresentatives for the contests in Declamation, Eecitation, Spelling, and Composition should be chosen by competition. 4 For the purpose of selecting representatives each school should hold sometime in March a preliminary competitive contest. This will insure two things: first, greater interest in the Dis- trict Contest on the part of both school and community; and second, the selection of the best representatives. We can not always tell which pupils can represent our schools with most credit until we put them to a test of this kind. A competitive contest sometimes reveals talents we didn't know existed. And then, a pupil who has won his spurs in such a contest has gained power and experience and confidence, which will stand him in good stead when the supreme test comes. The preliminary contest can thus be made of great educational interest and value to the individual contestant, to the school, and to the com- munity. Let us make an effort to have every Public High School in this Division represented in one or more of the contests at Concord on April 10th. Cordially yours, 'N. "W. Walker, State Inspector of Public High Schools. Chapel Hill, February 20, 1914. GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. These contests will be open to rural public high schools of the West Central Division. 2. Entries for all contests must be made in due form, signed by the principal, and filed with the Secretary by March 27th. Entry blanks may be had from the Secretary. 3. Only l)ona fide students of these schools will be allowed to par- ticipate. To be regarded as a bona fide student one must have at- tended the high school he represents for at least 30 per cent of the current school term and must have made a passing grade in his work. 4. High schools that may close before April 10th will not be de- barred from participating in these contests. 5. Schools and individuals will be expected to bear all expenses of transportation. 6. Principals expecting to have their schools represented in these contests should notify W. J. Weddington, Secretary, Concord, N. C, by March 27th, at latest. Committee: J. L. Teague, Stony Point, Chairman; W. J. Wed- dington, Concord, Secretary; N. W. Walker, Chapel Hill, ex officio; J. B. Henson, Dallas; N. N. Fleming, Mt. Ulla; E. P. Mendenhall, Polkton. TEACK MEET The Track Meet will take place at Cinco Park on the afternoon of April 10th. Each school may enter three men for each separate event. Events : 1. Running high jump. 2. Running broad jump. 3. Shot-put (12 pounds). 4. Hammer-throw (12 pounds). 5. 100-yard dash. 6. 220-yard dash. 7. Relay race 3-8 mile. 8. Pole vault. In each event the winner of the first place shall receive five points ; the winner of the second place, three points; and the winner of the third place, one point. To the winner of first place in each athletic event a silver medal will be award. (Eight such medals will be awarded in all.) To the school winning highest number of points in the Track Meet, a silver cup will be awarded as a trophy, to remain in perma- nent possession of the school winning it. To the school winning second highest number of points, a prize valued at $5.00 will be given. To the school winning third highest number of points, a prize valued at ?2.50 will be given. MINOR EVENTS In addition to the foregoing events there will be (1) a Potato Race, (2) an Egg Race, and (3) Long Distance Baseball Throw. These events will not count for points, though suitable prizes will be awarded the winners. Apply to the Secretary for the rules govern- ing these minor events and for particulars concerning them. CONTEST IN RECITATION (For the Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time six contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Recitations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young lady winning in the final contest. G CONTEST IN DECLAMATION (For the Boys) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time six contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Declamations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young man winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN SPELLING (For Both Boys and Grirls) This will be an oral contest conducted after the fashion of he old- time "spelling bee." For this contest a school may enter one, and only one, representa- tive. (Either boy or girl.) For the first thirty minutes of the contest the words will be chosen from Webster's Blue-Back Spelling-Book. At the expiration of this time the conductor may, in his discretion, continue the use of this book or he may select the words from Webster's High School Dictionary. To to the boy or girl winning this contest a gold medal will be awarded. CONTEST IN COMPOSITION (For Both Boys and Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. This contest will be based on The Merchant of Venice. The topic on which the contestants will be asked to write will not be an- nounced until the contestants are assembled at the specified time and place for the contest on the afternoon of April 10th. The subject will then be selected and announced, and the contestants will be allowed twenty minutes to write on the topic assigned. The student who prepares the best paper in this contest will receive a gold medal. WEST CENTEAL DIVISION PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS There are forty-four public high schools that are eligible to par- ticipate in these contests. In the list which follows they are ar- ranged alphabetically by the counties composing this division. The principals and their postoffice addresses are also given. Alexander Stony Point J. L. Teague Taylorsville J. T. Moore Alleghany Sparta J. H. Gentry Turkey Knob . . . Jerry Day, Mouth of Wils£>n, Va., R. F. D. Anson Lilesville J. A. McArthur Morven J. F. Lowrance Polkton E. P. Mendenhall Ashe Helton A. L. Weaver, Sturgills Cabarrus Rocky River W. F. McCanless, Concord, R. F. D. WinecofE W. J. Weddington, Concord Caldwell Granite Falls ...H. S. Grant Oak Hill W. G. Hartzog, Lenoir, R. F. D. Catawba St. James Rev. C. I. Morgan, Newton, R. 2 Startown Rev. H. G. Kopenhaver, Newton, R. 1 Cleveland Fallston S. C. Gettys Grover Miss N. M. Livingston Waco A. A. Keener Davie Cooleemee J. R. Phipps Farmington M. N. Walker Gaston Belmont H. A. Query Cherryville Joe R. Nixon Dallas J. B. Henson Stanley R. H. Cline Iredell Harmony J. O. Overcash Scotts J C. Sullivan Troutmans J. H. Snell Lincoln Grouse Ivey Willis Denver L. O. Rogers Mecklenburg . . . .Huntersville B. L. Baker Matthews Gilliam Craig Rowan China Grove R. D. Jenkins Mount UUa N. N. Fleming, Jr. Woodleaf J. L. Bowers Stanly New London . . . . N. E. Wright Surry Dobson H. W. Baker Pilot Mountain . . E. S. Hendren Rockford J. B. Smith Union Marshville G. M. Garrison Unionville H. C. Craver Wesley Chapel ..V. A. Moore, Monroe, R. 5 Watauga Wilkes Ronda J. H. Workman Wilkesboro R. W. Bobbitt Boonville .T. T. Yeargin Yadkin Courtney Paul H. Nance EECORDS FOR STATE DISTRICT CONTESTS Event Holder of Date and Place School and Division Record Record 100-yard dash Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Cent.) 10 1-5 sec. S20-yard dash Guy (1913, Fayetteville) Angler (S. East.) 24 sec. 440-yard dash.. Green (1912, Greensboro) Gary (E. Cent.) 54 4-5 sec. Broad jump Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Gent.) 20 ft. 9 in. High jump B. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Gent.) 5 ft. 5 1-4 in. Pole vault B. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Gent.) 9 ft. 5 1-2 in. Hammer-throw L. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Cent.) 116 ft. 8 1-2 in. Shot-put Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Gent.) 40 ft. i 2-20-' 14-500 Western Division Public High Schools Second Annual Meet Contests in Declamation, Recitation, Composition, Spelling and Track Athletics TO BE HELD AT MARION, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1914 LETTER TO THE PRINCIPALS To the Public High School Principals of the Western Division: The Second Annual Meet for the Public High Schools of the "Western Division will be held at Marion on Friday, April 17, 1914. There will be contests in Eecitation, Declamation, Com- position, Spelling, and Athletic Sports. The general regula- tions governing the eligibility of contestants and the specific rules for the different contests are given herewith. The people of Marion have gone to considerable trouble and expense in making it possible for us to hold this big meet in their town this year, and it behooves every principal of this division to show his appreciation of their interest and coopera- tion by making every effort possible to have his school repre- sented on this occasion. When Supt. I. C. Griffin, of the Marion Schools, presented to his pupils the proposition to invite the high schools to come to Marion for their district contests this year, the students of the high school department promptly offered to put up the funds for the prizes and to provide enter- tainment in their homes for the contestants during their stay in Marion. Surely such generous action must be appreciated by every principal and by every high school student of the dis- trict. These young citizens are going to see to it that the meet is successful and that our stay among them is pleasant and profitable. Let's show them we appreciate their generous hos- pitality. ]^ot every principal can hope to have his school represented in all the contests, but every school certainly should be repre- sented in at least one of the contests and in several of them if possible. Of course it is going to require some effort and per- haps cost a little to get ready for this event, but, after observ- ing the results of the district contests for the past three years, I know that the net results to be gained from interested partici- pation in the district meet will amply justify the effort and the expense. Eepresentatives for the contests in Declamation, Recitation, Spelling, and Composition should be chosen by competition. For the purpose of selecting representatives each school should hold sometime in March a preliminary competitive contest. This will insure two things: first, greater interest in the Dis- trict Contest on the part of both school and community; and second, the selection of the best representatives. We can not always tell which pupils can represent our schools with most credit until we put them to a test of this kind. A competitive contest sometimes reveals talents we didn't know existed. And then, a pupil who has won his spurs in such a contest has gained power and experience and confidence, which will stand him in good stead when the supreme test comes. The preliminary contest can thus be made of great educational interest and value to the individual contestant, to the school, and to the com- munity. Let us make an effort to have every Public High School in this Division represented in one or more of the contests at Marion on April 17th. Cordially yours, N". W. Walker, State Inspector of Public High Schools. Chapel Hill, February 20, 1914. GENERAL EEGULATIOIfS 1. These contests will be open to rural public high schools of the Western Division. 2. Entries for all contests must be made in due form, signed by the principal, and filed with the Secretary by April 3. Entry blanks may be had from the Secretary. '6. Only J}ona fide students of these schools will be allowed to par- ticipate. To be regarded as a l}ona fide student one must have at- tended the high school he represents for at least 30 per cent of the current school term and must have made a passing grade in his work. 4. High schools that may close before April 17th will not be de- barred from participating in these contests. 5. Schools and individuals will be expeced to bear all expenses of transportation. 6. Principals expecting to have their schools represented in these contests should notify Prof. I. C. Griffin, Secretary, Marion, N. C, by April 3d, at latest. Committee: W. H. Crawford, Andrews; I. C. Griffin, Marion, Sec- retary; Harry F. Latshaw, Almond; W. H. Cale, Hendersonville; Miss Mary E. Wells, Franklin; Z. V. Moss, Clyde; N. W. Walker, ex officio, Chapel Hill. TEACK MEET The Track Meet will take place on the afternoon of April 17th. iiach school may enter three men for each separate event. Events : 1. Running high jump. 2. Running broad jump. '6. Shot-put (12 pounds). 4. Hammer-throw (12 pounds). 5. 100-yard dash. 6. 220-yard dash. 7. 440-yard dash. 8. Pole vault. In each event the winner of the first place shall receive five points ; the winner of the second place, three points; and the winner of the third place, one point. To the winner of first place in each athletic event a silver medal will be awarded. (Eight such medals will be awarded in all.) To the school winning highest number of points in the Track Meet, a silver cup will be awarded as a trophy, to remain in perma- nent possession of the school winning it. To the school winning second highest number of points, a prize valued at $5.00 will be given. To the school winning third highest number of points, a prize valued at $2.50 will be given. CONTEST IN KECITATION (For the Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, represent- ative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time six contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Recitations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young lady winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN DECLAMATIOIV (For the Boys) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, represent- ative. A preliminary contest will be held in the forenoon, at which time six contestants will be chosen for the final contest to be held in the evening. Declamations must not exceed one thousand words in length. A gold medal will be awarded to the young man winning in the final contest. CONTEST IN SPELLING (For Both Boys and Grirls) This will be an oral contest conducted after the fashion of the old- time "spelling bee." For this contest a school may enter one, and only one, represent- ative. (Either boy or girl.) The words will be chosen from Foust and Griffin's Spelling Book, Reed's Word Lessons, and Webster's Blue-Back Spelling-Book. Af- ter the first thirty minutes of this contest the conductor may, in his discretion, choose words from Webster's High School Dictionary ex- clusively. To the boy or girl winning this contest a gold medal will be awarded. CONTEST IN COMPOSITION (For Both Boys and Girls) For this contest each school may enter one, and only one, repre- sentative. This contest will be based on Evangeline. The topic on which the contestants will be asked to write will not be announced until the contestants are assembled at the specified time and place for the contest on the afternoon of April 17th. The subject will then be se- lected and announced, and the contestants will be allowed twenty minutes to write on the topic assigned. The student who prepares the best paper in this contest will receive a gold medal. / WESTERN DIVISION OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS There are thirty-two high schools that are eligible to participate In these contests. In the list which follows they are arranged alpha- betically by the counties composing this division. The principals and their postoffice addresses are also given. Avery Elk Park Buncombe parnardsville . Fairview Hominy Valley Mount Carmel Burke Glen Alpine . . . Cherokee . Andrews .W. W. Stedman .F. A. Penland .R. H. Hutchinson .E. E. Conner, Candler .C. F. Jervis, Asheville, R. 4 .E. M. Coulter .W. H. Crawford Murphy Martin L. Wright Clay Elf F. H. Higdon, Hayesville, R. F. D. Hayesville Rev. E. L. Adams Graham Haywood .Clyde Z. V. Moss Rock Hill J. L. Woodward, Waynesville R. F. D. Henderson Hendersonville . Wm. H. Cale 'Mills River Miss Annabel Jones, Fletcher, Jackson Sylva W. T. Brothers Webster Chas. H. Utley McDowell Marion I. C. GriflBn Nebo Geo. H. Weaver Macon jCowee Miss May McDowell, Wests Mill Higdonville Miss Grace Council lotla Miss Mary E. Wells, Franklin, R. F. D. 3 Madison Madison SeminaryG. C. Brown, Marshall Spring Creek ... J. F. Edwards Mitchell Spruce Pine D. W. Crawford Polk Columbus E. W. S. Cobb Rutherford Forest City W. R. Hill Rutherfordton . . J. E. Crutchfield Swain Almond Harry F. Latshaw Bryson City A. B. Combs Transylvania . . . Penrose A. B. Riley Rosman J. R. Sloan Watauga Yancey Bald Creek J. P. Bennett WINNEES IN 1913 CONTESTS (Cullowhee, April 4, 1913.) Recitation: Miss Alice Gray, Sylva High School. Declamation: Mr. Robert Randolph, Bryson City High School. Composition: Miss Georgia Hampton, Bryson City High School. Spelling: Mr. Mack Matheson, Andrews High School. Athletics : Claude Williams, of Bryson City, won the 220-yard dash and the running high jump. (Records not given.) Mr. James Madison, of Webster, won the running broad jump. (Record not given.) RECORDS FOR STATE DISTRICT CONTESTS Event Holder of Date and Place School and Division Record Record 100-yard dash Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Gent.) 10 1-5 sec. no-yard dash Guy (1913, Fayetteville) Angler (S. East.) 24 sec. 440-yard dash Green (1912, Greensboro) Gary (E. Cent.) 54 4-5 sec. Broad jump Green (1913, Chapel Hill) Gary (E. Cent.) 20 ft. 6 in. High jump B. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Cent.) 5 ft. 5 1-4 in. Pole vault B. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Cent.) 9 ft. 5 1-2 in. Hammer-throw L. Isley (1913, Chapel Hill) Friendship (E. Gent.) 116 ft. 8 1-2 in. Shot-put Green (1913, Chapel HiU) Gary (E. Gent.) 40 ft. LIBRfiRY OF CONGRESS 029 708 270 P RALEIGH N. C IDWARDS « BROUOHTON PRINTING CO. 1914