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H. S. Lasseter High School for Girls, Macon, Georgia

A S S E l E R D E D I C A T I O N C E R E M O N I E S H E L D T O D A YAt three o'clock today, April 24,

. S. Lasseter High School is being

edicated. The Reverend James

eese, pastor of the Cherokee

eights Methodist Church, which

e late Mr. H. S. Lasseter attend-

d, will give the Invocation. 1wfiss

nn Henry, principal of the high

will make the Introduction

guests.

The Lasse te r High School Chorus

ill sing three arrangements, "Un-Thee l.ift I Up Mine Eyes" by

caneveu, "Sanctus" by F. Scbu-

ert, and "Now Let Every Tongue

dore Thee" written by J. S. Bach.

per in tendent of schools, Dr. Jul-

s Gholson will introduce the guest

eaker, Dr. Wallace Alston, who

now President -o f Agnes Scott

ollege. Following his address, t-he

ortrait of the late Mr. Lasseter

~~n~r:~~n~~~e~i~::)SJ~ ~~~~~:.

eter's grandson, Donald S. Gantt.

After the dedication eeremcnles,

open house or the school will

;~bh~~'~~!l~~lr~~~;e-Future Homemakers o 'f Alncd-

a Club serving punch. Studentuncil members ar e serving as

and the Beta Club as ushers.

Dr. Wallace Alston, president o

Agnes Scott College, will be the

speaker at the H, S. Lasseter High

School dedication exercises: He

has received the B.A. and M":'O

B.D.; Th.M. andrb.n.: D.D.; LL.D.

and U.D. degrees from

nary in

College. College,and Emory University, re~pectiv(>_ly

Dr. Alston has also been the pas

tor of Presbyterian Churches in

Atlanta, Georgia; Lexington, Ken

tucky; and Charleston, West vtrginia.

In 1948.51, Dr. Alston was Vice

President and Professor of Phil-

The Bibb Teachers' Federal Cre- ~~~~~ a~~~;';:n~~~t ~~!~C~~'l1e~:

dit Union, whose president Is Mr. In 1951.

View of the North Entrance to H. S, Lasseter High Schoo-l

M e m o r i a l P la q u e

G i v e n T o L a s s e t e r

B. C. Adams, principal of McEvoy Dr. Alston has written three

Junior High School, presented books, The Throne Among the

a memorial plaque to Lasseter Shadows, Break Up the Night, and

with t i l e following inscription: : 1 ~ ; : i ~ S u t : r~:~ ~ ~ u sH;e:ro~i~~lS~HORACE S. LASSETER

July 7, 1896 - January 23, 1963 GIFTS HONORH. S. LASSETERQuesting ever for knowledge, he

taught as -a scholar and master. ed T~t~ ~~:e~f ~~:~' ~:~:I d:~Fixed as the stars in goodness, be to Mr. Lasseter, is presenting

administered wisely and justly. credenza to H. S. Lasseter High

Imbued with quiet compassion, he School at the dedication ceremony,

led with a gentle firmness. A class reunion was held in theLasseter library at 2:00 p. m. be

Father to more than a family, fore the ceremony. ~lis5 Dorothy

Leader of more than a school. ~~:l~n;'~~h; ;~Sne~~:~d ~~~~h~~~

Teacher, Administrator, Founder. Ella Clements compose the com

mittee which was in charge oThe founders of the Bibb Credit getting donations from the class

Union were -the late H. S. Lasseter members and purchasing the gift.

and ~ A. J. SWann. It was Thc credenza, a sideboard buffet

organized to establish a fund from without Iega, will be placed u~er

which teachers might borrow men- ~~e~~~~:;~~g~ s~~~n~a:~ev. In this establishment there some where along the wall -OPPOSi

was no thought of profit, but of the bookstore.

mutualcassiatanee on a business Mrs. Lasseter has given a paint.

basis. Mr. Swann was elected ing entitled "Lcs Branches Mortes".

president; Mr. Lasseter, tr easure r. ~.~I~ ~:£i;li!~e~O~,:~o~o~·~::t b~~i



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ltor·jn-Chiet _._. .__ .._. Valeria R Murphey

naging Editor __.. . ._ ..__ .._ Clare B. Eschmannws Editor .. Cynthia J. Struby

ature Editors _._ _.._._ _ Marilu Pittman

Nancy G, Stevens, Debbie L. Dalhouse, and Ucla C, Drinnont Editor _.,._.. ._ _, _.. .._. __._. Kitty A. Pertsch

Art Editor . . .._ Brenda A.

otography Editor __ .. _. Anita L.

orts Editor .._.. Vicki

siness Manager ._ .. ._. ._. Bets; .. A, Ethridge

culation Manager ._ _ _ Sandra K. Ricks

change Editor __ _ _._ Julie A. Flynn

ulty Advisors .. . ...__ June M . Emmett

Anna II. Newb-erryad Typist _ _ ,_ .. _ Florence W. McSwain

ss Henry Speaks

houghts On Our Dedication

What Lasseter Means To Us

Thc dedication 01 H, S. Lasseter High is an appropriate occasion

ok back over its first few months of existence and analyze just

Lasseter means to the girls who go to school here. The tre-

ous success of Spirit W-eek in March demonstrates the pep and

l spirit of Lasseter students, But exactly what is it that makes

ve our school!

Certainly it is a pleasant building in which to work, Perhaps it

e bright, cheerfully colored halls and the air conditioning system

h endears Lasseter to its students. And there is the added sparkle

rand new equipment and excellent facilities: the math, language,

home economics labs; the well-organized lunchroom; and the

ous library. To this overall atmosphere of clean, invigorating

ess is added an outstanding faculty and principal and many inter-

student activities.

Rut it takes more than an attractive building, new equipment, and

faculty to make a school. There must be an atmosphere which

otes interest in Icarning but _at the same time lets students feel

ough they can have fun while doing so. Lasseter has just such an

The Lasseter Lantern -----I would like to take the opportunity on this oceastcn of the formal

dedication of H. S. Lasseter High School to congratulate the Lasseter

patrons, faculty. students, parents, and staff - with respect to the

outstanding progress which they have made in such a short period

of time.

This is reflected in the over-au administration of the school, the

organization of clubs and activities, ·and the close bonds of support

and cooperation given -to their friends and neighbors at Mark Smith

High Schoo l .

The pride of students In their new school has been evIdenced in

many ways and has even grown eontagious - as manifested by the

interest that the parents of our students have shown in the [ormationof a parents' club, the beannnceucn of grounds, and the presentation

o f many gilts which have added much to the effectiveness and th e

eapabllltles of the school.

The wonderful spirit. purposeful efforts, and various accomplish-

ments at Lasseter High School have already made this fine new edu- Dr. Juliu$ Gholson, Bibb County

cational facility one that Btbb County has accepted with admiration Superintendent of Schools, con

and respect. I have every confidence that this record will continue, gratulate~ Laneter on her dedlca-

and will be enlarged upon, as the school grows and asserts its Intlu- tlon.

ence over the years.

We predict an outstanding record of service and accomplishment Guest Editorfor the young ladies of Lasseter High as the future unfolds i l l > 'history

of sc~~~; fl ;~lI:~~~s,a~dr !~!V~~Ual achievements. Journalism for YouSincerely,

q l l i W i ? - 1 M t M > JJulius Gho lson

Superintendent

So you think YO U want a career

in JOUrnalism?

Well, you had better start your

physical fitness program right

away. For it takes good legs to bea good reporter; at first, anyway,

you are likely to be sent to the

hospital, the courthouse, the dty

hall .• all sorts of places where

you'll find Shank's Mare the best

means {If transporation.

After you've been with the news.

paper for quite a whue. you may

get a desk job. But leg work is

still likely to be an important part

of your life with a newspaper.

From a student's viewpoint the most important qualities which

ter possesses are its friendly atmosphere, freedom of expression,

close student-teacher relationship. We are kept wen- informed

t all events taking place at Lasseter; no secrets are hidden from Dear Edltor,

We are free to air Q>Uropinions openly, assured that all just com- This Is Just a 'short note to let you know how much I am enjoying

ts will be dealt wlth fairly and Immediately. Because of the student teaching lit your school. Lasseter is certainly a beautiful school

student-teaeber relationship, we can receive individual help and with excellent facilities. TIle school spirit and friendliness of its stu.

freely with our teachers. Lasseter girls are regarded as individuals, dents arc compliments to it. Your faculty has made me feel quite

with bcr own particular problems, instead of impersonal numbers "at ease" and have been a big help to me. 1 hope that some day I

atistics. It is our principal, Miss Ann Henry, who has made this will have crassee of my OWl! Iilce those in which I am student teaching.

al touch possible. The crux of the matter is that we like :Lass€- Thank you .:111 for giving me th is opportuni ty.

because it Iikea ust Sincerely,

As Icome to the week, the hour,

and the day of the dedication of

Lasseter, my thoughts turn to those

who have worked and planned so

that this time and the future it ~represents may be possible. We reo

call with gratitude these who have

dreamed and labored for this time.

This too is the day on which we

of the purpose of their dreams

and labors and give public expres- .,~. When you speak of Journalism,

sion to it. This purpose has been you mean only the newspaper to

fittingly expressed in the words me, I know that courses in jour.

of a well-known hymn by J. Add- nalism at college in-clude radio

Miss Ann Henry i"}gton Symonds . and television training. The way I

:~::ll t~~~:S\\~~llfl~~e ao~o~~::d:~ceintht~nei:' :~U~~e a::r~!h~a~~ Dea r Abby ~~l :o~o~ieth~:~j;O~~llise~:s:

t ~ledge in their eyes. They shall be gentle, brave, and strong, to April 7, 1966 ~~~ ' ! a : ; uo; f~~ ~ne:s~:~~~? ~::

:;~~I'!n~10£~:;., ba~d d:::. :~Id ~~:. m~~ti~~a~it~a:::~i~~:d:~ To Whom it may concern: you line the garbage pail with a

land, in-armed shall live as comrades free; in every heart and I 'have just finished reading, from cover to cover, a copy of the TV? (Some TV programs may be.

shall throb the pulse of one fraternity. New arts shall bloom Lasseter Lantern, which was put into my hands .the evening I spoke long in the garbage pall, r admit.)

oftier mold, and mightier music thrill the skies, and every life in Macon and I can hardly contain my enthusiasm

be a song, when all the earth is paradise. Amen." It is; in my opinion, one ~f the finest little'lJublicatiolls Ihave 1I you are to be a successful know

Ann Henry e~.er seen come out of a sc~ool. Iknow it represents a great deal of ~~P~~Shw"::dn, t~~U J ~ : ; ::'ref~~tsmcere effort, 110t to mention the talent reflected on those pages. g tt' d t d f ll ~

The composition, pictures, sketches, reporting, entertainment and in. you a cn. 0 your stu yo Eng h

~~~;;l~~~~n~n:e: t; :~i~~ ;~~ c~~Df~!Si~;r~;I~r~~~~m~~~~ra7 :1~~~:s0~~ ~~: :;n~:p~~t ;: :rw~~t~o~, days. t e

all whose errcrts and talents are 50 rncch in evidence here. Read and read and read some

Sincerely, more. That's about the best advice

f)(J • , ) I can give the aspiring journalist.

l.WA. ')~ V~ ~~f ~~:dla~~~~~e~~i~~eanlre~~e:; :S!~~

Abigail Van Buren Dryrlen of course. and the best of

Dear Editor, the American writers: Wolfe:

Time is rapidly passing and the end of our first year at Lasseter Dreiscr: Hemingway; O'Connor;

will soon be here. I would like to compliment everyone for the great Salinger; that old master of En.

amount of enthusiasm and spirit which has been shown this year. glish prose, Sir Winston Churchill;

All projects that Student Council has asked the students to participate one of the Americans who ap-

in have been well supported. preached him in word power, Prest-

:Many girls have given their t lme to plant shrubs and trees and help dent Woodrow Wilson .. the list is

water them. Spirit Week was completed with a bang; Mark Smith had long. Read and read some more .

many supporters at their games, and the March of Dimes Drive was

a big success. Girls have worked diligently to puhlish both a news. And keep up with the world's

paper and an annual for us. Both of the campaigns have been well. affairs. Read the news magazines:

planned and handled with much cooperation. This year could never Time, US News and World Report,

have been a success without the help of everyone. Let's keep up the Newsweek. Read y~ur newspapers.

support and make Lasseter the greatest school ever! Not Just the comics and "Dear

Fannie Squeers" - read the edi-

Teresa Adams toria! page, the columnists, the

President of Student Council local writers. Read the news of

Washington and the news of your

state capital. Keep up with what

the politicians are doing and what

your nation's Congress is up to.

If you want to be a JOUrnalist,

go ahead - it's fun. Iwouldn' t swap

my job with anybody.

Letters to the Editor

Susan Myriclt.



Lasseter Lantern

CONGRESSMAN FLYNTADDRESSES LASSETER

Congressman John J. Flynt, Jr., of Griffin, Georgia. visited Lasseter

on March 7 to speak before an assembly. The program was arranged

by Bibb County School Superintendent Julius L, Gholson, who also par-

ticipated.

Buill by

Congratulations!

Lasseter High

Aaron Torch & Sons



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inging in the hans, 'blue and white beanies, and the dynamite motto

the sophomore class set off Lasseter's first School Spirit Week to

oaring start. Monday was sophomore day and the girls whole-

tedly put pep and snap into their spirit.

n Tuesday, March 101, the fresh- (to the tune of "Downtown" no Miss Henry, Miss Harrell, an

and junior classes presented less'), topped off with the subfresh- Mrs. Wilson were at the luncheon

. A rew scenes in the fresh- mall skit. In the play. the major when the twelve Lasseter girls a

's "Toy Shop" presentation In- problem seemed to be finding the rived. After a short speech b

ed wooden soldiers, gypsy secret formula which would change Miss Henry, Miss Harrell tn trers, and a [auk-in-the-box, each the Pekingnese dogs who had been duced the members of the clarine

hich had its own special role- turned into monsters back to dogs. quartet, They were Diane Morlcl

hing, dancing, and popping. After all problems were solved, the first clarinet; Susan Brown, secon

l of spirit" would surely be subfreshman class joined in its clarinet; Margie Barker, alto clar

words for the juniors' play, for class song. The sophomore skit net; and Tanya Baker, bass clar

"spirit" was so strong it literal- demonstrated leadership, talent net. The pieces played were Ligh

ad to be bottled. Cheerleaders and the future of the class. Cheer- and Lively and Popl Go&S Th

ed out their school spirit on leaders sounded their own kind of Woodwinds, a musical joke.

~~~S ~~i~~il~n~~~~, n:::p~r::~ ~~~~it~x;~!~~e~a~~~: s~~~:t,e~~~e~!. Mrs. Wilson then introduced th

expressed their ing across the stage. In the Potent. members of flu! chorus ensemble.

and enthusiasm i:n different ial Scene, activities of various soph- ~hey sang On The Street Where

es. Tuesday also was the big omore girls in the year 1978 were Pert5eh, one of the 1hree talented Lasseter artists who will ou LLive, Climb Every Mount ..i

for freshmen. Their class revealed. They included a race show their work In the first "Young Artists 1966" exhibit, displays a.nd. et'~ Fallin Love. The peopl

sounded over heads down car driver millionairess ballerina one of her oil palntlngro. smglng In the ensemble were San

, and around corner~. A cham- big game 'hunter, lind s~cret agent . dra DeLoach, ~anice Brown, Ja.ni~

e ;~1r~;el~ve o~re:~n~:sati:v:~ ~~~Ch to the surprise of thc Iacul- L A S S E T E R A R T I S T S E X H I B I T W O R K IN S H O W ~~:st,lio~!~~k~:v7~~r!~~1~1~~~ ~~:

grader's head. School Spirit Week concluded Bibb County HIgh School Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee, he, .and Debra Lcckeby. Judyednesday belonged to the jun. with School Spirit Dayan Friday. Students will participate with ap- April 10·30. Upon the completion Jenkins was the accompanist.

Most members of the junior Most of the Lasseter students were proximately fifty metropolitan of the show in Nashville, a travel- This program was repeated

wore their c~lors of. navy seen dressed in our s~hool colors sch?ol districts in. the first "Yaung ing exhib~t, with a catalog of works the Parent's Club meetin a

~~~~e\~!~g:~dth~n!U~~~t\o~:I;~ a~~uci~:r; Ari~!sG~~~:'~ ;~~~~;nCOllege Arts ~~:~~~~gw~~x~e f;;:de available for March 15th, g

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nthusiasm Is Displayed

uring Lasseter Spirit Week

Music Department

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bers of the band and eight members of the chorus presented a pr

gram for members of the Civita

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Club News

MU SIC CLU B S TUD ENT COUNCI LOn March 4th the Music Club set

a final date for the car wash. It During spring holidays, Miss .

was held on April 16th at Ander- H~nry ~sked the student body t- oson's Esso Station on ghurllng bring pinestraw to put around the

Drive. The members of the club shrubbery. Also, the Student

participated in the program plan- Council would like for students to

ned by Mary Skaggs, co-program bring shrubbe?" and Iirope tor

chairman. our grounds. MISS Henry would ap-

On March 18th, Donna Reeves, a preelate any donations.

sub-freshman, visited the club. Terrie Becker, Sheila Wilkinson

She played several beautiful num- and Martha Mitchell compose a

bers on the piano. committee whose purpose is to

Rev. Alan Mitchell of B)TOn, gather ideas for the Student Coun-

Georgia visited with the club on eil Induction Service.

April 8th to present a program Some members of Student Coun-

of music. eil are making posters to help re-

mind students not to throw trash

V.TEENS on the floors or school grounds.

The Y.Teens Club sent hand- Keep Lasseter Clean!

made Valentines to the soldiers in

Vietnam. A Sweetheart Dance wa sheld at the YWCA in which all

Macon Y'Teen Clubs participated. Art Club met during activi ty on

Also, ,volleyball and basketball March 18. During this business

tournaments wer~ hel~ at the Y. meeting, topics were discussed

The annual Potato ChlP sale wa s such as money-making projects,

:~~n2~or('ee~:::h:a:'·T~e\fu:;::' future programs, and field trips.

ticlpated in a fashion show on

March 24 at th e Y. in which the

models wore dresses they made.

ART CLUB

ShoweRS BRll l lg

S h r u b b e r y I s P u r c h a s e d , - - - - - - - - - - - - - . .

W i t h C an d y S a l e M o n e yThe, F ILA ,. D istrict I meeting was During the week of February 28

held Saturday. March 26th. At through March 4, the girls at Las-

4-H this meeting the officers for the ~eter flain.ed 1417* pounds! That

Mrs. J. B Holton visited the year 66·67 were chosen. These IS, 1417¥.! pounds of candy.

4.H club and talked about Fashion were voted on by delegates from 'I'heLasseter students sold chcc-

and Grooming. The 4.H club tn-. each chapter. Our delega tes were olate mints, at 50 cents a box, -to

vtted the FHA to attend. A dis. Jill Wade, Virginia Crosby, and r~lse mOMY for shrubbery and

cusston was held on Senior district, Jeanne Williams. The voting dele. pictures and plants for the hall

record books, and Junior Leader- gate was Dorinda Gilmore. This started out to be a contestship. Camp will be at R o c kEagl.!!. ~ ~ ~ : : c 1 ~ i ~ ~ t ; S~~t S~~r:!~~:~.... .....l

eaeh class completed its sales on

the same day, with the Juniors

On March 4, Michelle Byrd, preef- The Library Assistant's Club is coming in sl ightly ahead.

dent of the Miller Dramat~cs Club, planning to have a picnic on May We are now able to see the reo

talked about the production of a 13 at Moose Park. Also, Mrs. wat- sutts of our errorts as shrubbery Is

play. and the ~eqUire~ents for son would like to remind the stu- being planted.

£ornnng a Thespian Society. Our dent body that ainee sellers! pieces

Town was decided upon as the of new furniture have been added r--------..spring play. to the library, please show your

"Enter the Hero" was put on by consideration.

the members of the dub on March

18.

F.H.A.:

DRAMATICS CLUBLIBRARY ASSISTANT'S

Lasseter Observes

Ingleside Music Center

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"For all your musical needs"

Congratulatlnna

On Your Dedication!

HANCOCK

P LU MBI NG CO MP AN Y

On Ma~~H~~!~~ 1 ~ ~ : t i club's Nat'l Library Week ~ ; : : : : : = = = = = = ~ = = = = = = = = ~ ~ = = = = = = = = ~program consisted of relays. Mary National Library Week this year

Ann Berg was in charge of the was observed April 17·23.The localactivities. On April 1, the trampo- head of this project was Mrs, Ab-

line, paral lel bars, jump ropes, and bott Frank.

basketballs were used. The memo During this week signs and

bers participated in any activity posters were erected to stimulate

they wanted. good reading habits and promote

greater public use of 0 cUT libraries.

FTA Here at Lasseter we have been

At the March 4th meeting, the recently allotted $5000 for use in

FTA members saw two films, Col. our library. Our average now

lege: Your Challenge and Appoint· stands at 1.6 books per puptl, and ~ = = = = = = = = ~ ~ = : : ; ; : : : : ; : ; : = ; : : = = :ent with Youth, this sum will aid in reaching the r-At the March 18th meeting, dis- county standard of 6 books for Compliments

cusslons were held for future meet- each student. With this addition Kirkwood of

Ings. Lasseter certainly upholds the

Miss Henry demonstrated how to theme of National Library Week: ELECTRONICS Tommy Smithcut out letters at the April 15th "Keep Georgia Growing Through Garage, Inc.

meeting. Reading."

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