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Rock Hill High School

Rock Hill, SC

English

Winthrop University

Winthrop UniversityDigital Commons @ WinthropUniversityManuscript Collection Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections2018Rock Hill High Annual Reports - Accession 1305Rock Hill High SchoolRock Hill, SCFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaidsThis Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Digital Commons @ WinthropUniversity. It has been accepted for inclusion in Manuscript Collection by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Winthrop University.For more information, please contact bramed@winthrop.edu.Finding Aid CitationLouise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Rock Hill High Annual Reports - Accession 1305". Finding Aid953.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/953   WINTHROP UNIVERSITY LOUISE PETTUS ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS  MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION      ACCESSION 1305  ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORTS     1944-1963   3 Boxes, 18 Folders Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    2 WINTHROP UNIVERSITY LOUISE PETTUS ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS  MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION  ACC. NO.:  1305       PROCESSED BY:  Steve Blankenship ADDITIONS:  ___ ___ ___      DATE:  January 22, 2014 NO. OF SECTIONS:  2  ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORTS  I   The Rock Hill High Annual Reports were deposited by an unknown donor during the 1984-1985 fiscal year.     Linear feet of shelf space occupied:  .75   Approximate number of pieces:  1500   Restrictions:  Open to researchers under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections at Winthrop University.   Literary Rights:  For information concerning literary rights please contact the Louise Pettus Archives & Special Collections at Winthrop University.    Scope and Content Note:  The Rock Hill High Annual Reports consist of reports produced by the principal which covers topics such as student clubs, assembly programs, Guidance & Religious Emphasis Weeks, graduation agendas, and achievement awards in the areas of academic, sports and talent competition.   Transfer of Items:  N/A   Related Collections:  Acc. 729, M334 (385) Rock Hill High School Girl’s Diary 1948; Acc. 814 Rock Hill High School Annuals 1955, 1956, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1969 & 1971; Acc. 1149 M525 (576), Rock Hill High School Commencement Exercises, 1945, 1960; Acc. 601, M260-309, Rock Hill High School Yearbooks, 1931-1932, 1940. Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    3 II  DESCRIPTION OF SERIES  Box(es)  Folder(s) Series          Year(s)  1 1 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1944-1947 This series consists of student accomplishments and awards in academic, physical education, music, reading and military drill.  Included are National Honor Society, Beta, French, Latin, dramatics, debate, oratory, future homemakers, future farmers, 4H, business, biology and Bible clubs. Detailed are athletic programs, with recognition to the football team for two consecutive undefeated seasons, including two AA state championships, in addition to expansion of varsity sports to include track and baseball.  Physical education program reported as comprehensive, but not as strenuous as in the war years when the emphasis was on conditioning boys for the army and navy.  Included are agendas for performances by the school band, orchestra, glee club and dramatics club, relative to school spirit and community outreach.  Career development goals are proposed with Distributive Education and Diversified Occupation relative to training in textile and business vocations.    1 2 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1947-1948 The preface is submitted by Principal’s J. J. Godbold.  This series includes club listings and related activities of the National Honor Society, Beta, English, French, Latin, biology, science, Bible and student council, in addition to annual awards from local businesses and civic organizations.  Contains plans for cultural enrichment through the dramatics club, choral music, school band, bi-weekly assemblies and Christian Youth Week.   Programs indicate intensive career development planned for Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers Association, Distributive Education and Diversified Occupation programs, coordinated with local businesses.  Financial reports include statistical reports of accounting and collection summaries from fund raising projects, particularly in sports and sale of the “Bearcat” yearbook.  1 3-4 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1948-1949 The preface is Principal J.J. Godbold’s long range projection to include building improvements and student services.  Reports offer analysis of the school’s academic and sports programs, with details of individual achievement.  Included are activities of the school clubs, highlighting student involvement in: FFA, FHA, music, dramatics relative to the Senior Class Play and Talent Show, Distributive Education, Diversified Occupation relative to Vocational Guidance Week, and cultural enrichment relative to Religious Emphasis Week and Christian Youth Week.  Assembly programs lists include topics on safety, religion, alcohol prevention, police protection, senior class skits, band concerts, and selection of a beauty contestant for the Charlotte’s Carousel Christmas parade.  Included are financial activities related to the bi-monthly newsletter, “The Garnet and Black” and the yearbook, “The Bearcat”.  In other reports, the entries and winners of the essay contests are announced, and listing of graduates for Graduation Day. Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    4 II  DESCRIPTION OF SERIES (cont.)  Box(es)  Folder(s) Series          Year(s)  1 5-6 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1949-1950 This series consists of staff reports, with emphasis on guidance and their role in college preparatory and vocational training.  Significant attention given to Guidance Emphasis Week highlighted by professional speakers, to include commercial artist Vernon Grant.  The series includes list of curriculum & instruction, essay contests, pass/fail statistics, library services, student council responsibilities, school publications, assembly programs, band & choral music, and class plays.  Described are responsibilities of various clubs, with particular attention to the English R Club, which promotes appreciation for music and dramatics, such as the “King and Queen of Hearts” contest.   Included are Future Farmers of America and Junior Homemakers Association events leading to the county fair.  Aside from club activities, this series underscores student athletic programs and scores, with increased emphasis on girls’ physical education.  General finance information lists fees and fundraising, with attention to income derived from projects as magazine subscription and Christmas cards sales. Included are details of Graduation Day.  2 7 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1950-1951 This series begins with agenda for Guidance Emphasis Week, College Day, and Religious Emphasis Week.  This file contains survey given to the graduating class of 1950, listed in a tabular register prioritized by value received.  Lists of curriculum are included, divided by general, vocational and college preparatory categories.  Distributive Education events include viewing the movie “A Secretary’s Day” and field trips to a bank and furniture store to review clerical procedures.  Series contains statistical data of pass/fail percentages, grade distribution, library services, activities and talent awards for the Garnet and Black newsletter, editorial writing, assembly presentations, American Legion Oratorical Contest speeches, band and choral concerts.  Includes club reports from Bible, English R, Debaters, Key, Future Farmers of America, Junior and Senior Homemakers Association, Commercial, French, Latin, Radio, Trade & Industrial, Distributive Education, Block RH and Student Council.  Sports information includes achievement awards for football, basketball, track & field, and baseball.  File concludes with details of Graduation Day ceremony.  2 8 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1951-1952 The goals of the guidance department’s steering committee are outlined in planning Religious Emphasis Week and Citizenship Week, with attention to follow-up study of 1951 graduates.  Information lists graduates in current employment, assigning value to the school’s strengths compared to needs for improvement.  This file consists of curriculum, courses of instruction, and interesting homeroom topics as “Survival under Atomic Attack” and “Understanding Ourselves.”  Covers grade distribution and pass/fail percentages by each teacher.  In library services, mentioned are library resources of 14,321 books and 104 films.  Lists assembly programs include athlete introductions, student campaign speeches, lectures on safe driving and alcohol prevention, senior skits, and music ensembles. Social events include Junior-Senior Prom, Student Council Square Dance and Senior Picnic.  Described are academic, music, and sports awards. Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    5 II  DESCRIPTION OF SERIES (cont.)  Box(es)  Folder(s) Series          Year(s)  2 9 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1952-1953 The guidance report emphasizes cultural enrichment in its Religious Emphasis Week, drawing honorable mention of an assembly visit by chaplain of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.  A follow-up survey of the graduating class of 1952 reports strengths in activity programs and weakness in guidance services.  Included are homeroom programs and bulletin boards that delineate responsibilities to teachers and students, embracing the theme “Educating the Whole Child.”  Student council goals are advanced with homecoming plans, square dancing, and scholarship programs.  This series covers financial report with listing of fundraising events and expenses.  Reports individual achievement and recognition in student sports, music, and club activities, with significance assigned to perfect attendance.  “State Mental Contest” winners in English, history, science and other courses are awarded in graduating day ceremony.    2 10 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1953-1954 This series begins with guidance report highlights of Guidance Emphasis Week, reporting assembly discussions by 22 professionals and business owners, various college scholarships and invitations to 31 colleges to recruit students.  Religious Emphasis Week invited area ministers to homeroom classes to discuss the topic “Why I Should Take My Religion Seriously.”  Survey of 1953 graduating class reviews the subjects of English as favorable and world history as least favorable.  File includes homeroom programs that emphasize topics on courtesy and study methods.  Library report mentions circulation at 17,329 books, and the addition of 21 student assistants.  Assembly programs focus on human relations, education, science, technology, planning, personal value systems, communications, and physical and mental health. Enrollment and financial statistics are reported.  Graduation Day agenda and events are announced.  2 11 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1954-1955 Guidance and vocational curriculum announce the first textile course ever offered, in addition to an emphasis on advancing human relations.  Aside from enriching assembly programs, the annual Religious Emphasis Week is centered on the theme of “Evils of Narcotics.”   This series includes a 62% participation rate in a survey of the graduating class of 1954, reporting a superior rating toward teachers and a low rating of cafeteria food.  Homeroom programs on values center on “Meeting the Common Needs of Youth.”  The library reports a circulation of 18,720 books.  Data reports include list enrollment, dropout numbers, and financial data.  School Recognition Day lists achievement awards and list of graduates.  2 12 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1955-1956 This series includes agenda for Guidance Emphasis Week centered on the theme “Making the Most of Yourself through Opportunities Available.” Lists include schedule of homeroom programs on the theme “Meeting the Common Needs of Youth,” to include discussions on understanding ourselves and using proper study methods.  Library Services report 1,250 students with 55,820 visits, 2,646 reference questions answered, and 18,720 books available.  Assembly programs list senior class skits, Christmas pageant, “Trampoline Stars”, piano duet, and address on “Outwitting Disease Topics.”  School Recognition Day lists achievement awards in academics, music and sports.   Honorable mention is given to the band’s participation in the Great Falls and Rock Hill Christmas parades.  Reports consist of an evaluation from the 1955 graduating class.   Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    6 II  DESCRIPTION OF SERIES (cont.)  Box(es)  Folder(s) Series          Year(s)  2 13 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1956-1957 This series includes focus from Guidance Emphasis Week on vocational forums, scholarships, and college preparation.   Reported is an evaluation from 1956 graduates, crediting faculty preparedness, but pointing to concerns of overcrowding classrooms.  Homeroom programs center on the role of the teenager in contributing to the family and community, through discovery of one’s own social and physical awareness. Students are taught good study methods and services available at school, beginning with a requirement to  see the film “Know your Library.”  Assembly programs are listed, beginning with fire prevention to watching a student fashion show.  File contains club listings, enrollment statistics, financial status, awards, and activity reports from various school committees.     3 14 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1957-1958 Reports include Guidance Emphasis Week, sponsored this year by the National Honor Society, followed by Religion Emphasis Week, primarily involving area church ministers. Evaluation by the graduating class of 1957 credited a competent staff and faculty, but shared concerns of overcrowding in the classroom.  The school’s activity committees report essay contest results, bulletin board creativity, junior and senior plays, Junior  Red Cross participation, publications, assembly programs and campus cleanup projects.  Homeroom programs centered upon word study.  Library services report availability of audio-visual aids, books, periodicals, and a study hall.  Assembly programs include senior class skits, Christmas Pageant, band concerts, a magician, organist, and an acrobat team.  File includes enrollment report of approximately 1,400 with dropouts of 160.   The series includes financial summaries and various achievement awards.   3 15 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1958-1959 The agenda of Guidance Emphasis Week includes assembly a presentation by “Snap Crackle & Pop” commercial artist, Vernon Grant, on the topic: “The Importance of Always Doing Your Best.”  Religious Emphasis Week is centered on “Friendship and Courtship.”  In the follow-up study by 1958 graduates, rated high is an appreciation for the English course, with high marks for the faculty and principal.  Homeroom programs taught study techniques, with emphasis on vocabulary training.  Assembly presentations include programs as introduction of football players, pep rallies, “Indian Lore”, senior class skits, acrobatics, Thanksgiving play, “Macbeth”, and student council campaign speeches.  File includes finance budget and graduating agenda and awards.    3 15 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1959-1960 Included are events of Guidance Emphasis Week, centered on school curriculum with topics on science and engineering, college preparation, and “God and Your Future.”  A follow-up survey given to the graduating class of 1959 point to an appreciation for English and math courses, and less given to art and history.  Areas of improvement mentioned were more emphasis on college preparations.  Homeroom programs include word study and how to properly take care of books and lockers.  Library services report book circulation of 6,048 books.  Lists include such assembly programs as magazine sales campaign, “Shakespeare”, pep meetings, “Popular Science”, junior play skits, acrobatics, and lecture on American firearms.  Campus clubs are listed, for example: French, Block RH, English, National Honor Society, F.F.A, 4-H, D.E., and Future Teachers of America. Enrollment and financial summaries show approximately 1,400 students delineated among many extra-curricular activities and fundraising events. Student achievement honored with awards in music, at agricultural and science fairs.   Rock Hill High Annual Reports, Acc 1305 Manuscript Collection, Winthrop University Archives    7 II  DESCRIPTION OF SERIES (cont.)  Box(es)  Folder(s) Series          Year(s)  3 16 ROCK HILL HIGH ANNUAL REPORT       1960-1961  This series of reports begins with Guidance Emphasis Week, centered on such topics as careers in Rock Hill, course curriculum, college preparations, and a lecture: “What a Manager Looks for in Job Applicants.”  According to a survey given to the graduating class of 1960, the strengths of the school are in general instruction; the greatest need for improvement is assistance in creative writing.  Homeroom programs focus on vocabulary, spelling, and teaching good study habits.  Library Services reports a circulation of 6,232 books.  Assembly programs include a piano recital, pep meetings, oratory, and a band concert.  File includes financial summaries relating to fundraising and expenses.  Emphasis on report is on achievement awards in sports, talent and academic areas.    3 17-18 ROCK HILL HICH SCHOOL FACULTY HANDBOOK     1962-1963 The purpose of this handbook is to provide for teachers a definite statement of the policies and procedures which govern the policies of Rock Hill High School. 

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