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TIlE CIIATTERBOX
N. z4, t",
PLEASE!
Last year an editorial appeared in this
column urging that the Advanced Place-
ment Program exams not be given in the
annex, but in the library. That editorial,
written by seniors who had taken the ex-
ams, pointed out the distractions inevita-
ble in the new rooms - especially baseball
and noise. This year, although the same
objections were raised, the exams were
held in the annex. Precautions were taken
- gym classes did not play baseball and
the main annex door was shut in an effort
to keep people out of the area. But the key
problem, the noise, was not solved suc-
cessfully. The exams were interrupted
each time classes changed. Since the test-
ing lasted after school, the seniors had to
bear all the distractions of clanging lock-
ers, general talking, and even music. Evi-
dently no attempt was made to control the
noise during this time.
Why was the library not used? The ad-
ministration tated that classes were al-
ready scheduled to use the library and
should not be thrown out. They do not wish
the library to become a patsy for any spe-
cial exam. The library would thus deteri-
orate into a test room and lose its value.
This point does not seem completely
valid, for it ignores the importance of the
APP's. These tests are the only tangible
result of three years' work in an advanced
class. Seniors should have every oppor-
tunity to do as well as possible. The li-
brary offers the best facilities for quiet,
steady work, uninterrupted by noise and
talking. Therefore we ask again, with
those who took the tests last year,
"Please give the ,dvanced Placement
Program tests in the library."
CHATTERBOX Platform
1. The CHATTERBOX is, first of all, a
newspaper, and will, therefore, report
fully on all topics vital to Walnut Hills.
2. The quality of articles printed will
serve to uphold Walnut Hills' tradition-
ally high standards.
3. Articles in the CHATTERBCX will re-
flect student attitudes, for it is realized
that any newspaper is only as good as
it subscribers make it.
4. The CHATTERBOX will encourage
school spirit from all students.
5. To contribute to mutual understanding
and cooperation between students and
faculty is another objective of the
CHATTERBOX.
6. The CHATTERBOX will give complete
reports from Student Council concerning
its discussions, decisions, and ac-
complishments.
7. Open letters to the editors will be en-
couraged.
$. The CHATTERBOX, as n newspaper,
will also provide journalistic experi-
ence for its staffs.
THE CHATTERBOX
The CHATTERBOX is published every Tuesday
of the school year {thirty-five times I by the students
of Walnut Dills High School. Victory Parkway,
Cincinnati 7, Ohio, Subscription rate is $3.50 per
year. Phone: WOodburn 1-3762,
EDITORIAL STAFF
Co-Editors ................... .Maxene Fabe, Peter Hurter
News Editors ............. Emily Kramer, ]ackie Miller
Editorial Editors .......... Sally Hamlin. Helen Lutton
Associates ......... Louise .Bettman, John Fischer
Feature Editors... A4iriam Gilbert. Stephen Greenwol
Associates .............................. frannie 4thins
Gale Lockhart, larb Mtchelson
Sports Editors .............. Eric Ottesen, Dave Weiner
Associates....]ohn Bullock, Nancy Loudenslager
Fourth Page Editors .................. Cynthia Crounse,
Charlotte Epstein
PRODUCTION STAFF
Rewrite Editor ............................. Nancy Bradeen
Associate ............................... Sharon Brke
Copy Editors...Arlene Dingilian, Melinda Woodward
Headline Co-ordinator ................... Tilly Fabing,
Advertising Managers ...... Dina Block, Stere Skurow
Head Typist ..................................... Anm Sueet
Associates .............. Susan Fossett, Louise Watt
Art Editor .................................... Mark Ammons
Associate ..................................... Liz Miller
Photographers .............. Erannie Grace, Eric Stein
Circulation Manager ........................ ike Thayer
Mailing Editors.,.Paula Berkowttz, Betsy Flanagan
Advmer ................................ ktJs. Ethel H. Levy
v'of g "
"A-a-a-aivlnl" And a redhead came running down the aisle
during Peanuts, clambered up on the stage amid roars of laugh-
Physicists Disclose ,
Secret of Learning
by George Wise
In a recent speech, a high ranking govern-
ment official spoke enthusiastically about the
recent scientific progress made by the United
States. "If we proceed at our Present pace,"
ter and presented himself with "All rightl" This was Mark he states, "we should catch up with the RU
Ammons, whose alter-ego considers him the funniest person in sinus in two years. Then, two years after that,
the class. Someone must agree with him because, by hook or by we may catch up with the Walnut Hi][Is physics :
classes."
crook, he got elected "wittiest" in the Popularity Contest. This statement gives all idea of the status
He was so funny Mr. Wayne Gregory howled with laughter and
gave him comedy roles in the Junior and Senior Class Plays. of a Walnut Bills physics student - proceeding
Somehow, "Aimons" barged his way Into the Walnuts of '59 and fearlessly into the unknown, unveiling the se-
the select circle of continuity writers for Peanuts- not that he creta of the universe! cursing the day he signed
ever wrote anything, but he was the sole male participant and up for physics in the first place! enking into
tears at the sight of his report card!
therefore of value. He is presently busy "capping down" pen- In physics, even the tests ale learning pro =
pie as a member of the Will and Prophecy Committee.
Against Corky's desires, Mark was made Prom Entrance ceases for the students. They flunk, but they
learn. They learn how to write equations very
Chairman. He's going to plaster the walls with excerpts from compactly on the backs of their hands for easy
Mad, Playboy, and tack up embalmed Japanese Tsetsi Flies. reference. They learn how to see as far as
He also serves in the glorious capacity of CHATTERBOX Art four desks away during a test.
Editor for the second year-where his main thrill is fighting Another delightful aspect of physics is lab-
with nasty o1' page editors who don't appreciate his finesse at• oratory work. Here students prove for them-
cartooning.
Mark's life seems to revolve I
around cars. He competes in
drag races, loves to crawl
ver-r-ry slowly around the cir-
cle, and watches his cars
disintegrate. His first car
blew up in the middle of a
busy A & P supermarket park-
ing lot. The transmission
dropped on his second cat, but
the third one is still around.
The fourth is still in operating
condition, and unless Mark
relives his Christmas vaca- V
tion, he might keep this one
and his life for awhile.
After Homecoming when he did a delightful
job of providing the entertainment by capping
on all our beloved institutions, including
teachers, he was mangled by a hit-and-run
driver. The cop's comment was "Did you get
his license number?" On Christmas day he
was hit in the delivery truck for the drugstore,
and then was stopped for speeding when he
wasn't speeding. Poor boy.
In his spare time Mark cusses out old ladies
to relieve all those inner tensions, and, shock-
ingly enough, smokes. He also goes around
looking at funny people to get ideas for car-
teens, which he has been bullying into the
paper since the tenth grade. He likes Mr.
Volz's Special Art Class-only he doesn't let
the teacher know that, and Irene who gives
him more food than she gives to others. On
the other hand, he tends to mock those few
individuals he does not care for-for instance:
Raymond; people who cap down his car) which
he calls "Leprosy"; and those who cap down
his shoes. He hates haircuts. He enjoys
philosophical discussions with Liz although
he often never gets a word in edgewise.
Since everyone has an opinion about Student
Council, Mark doesn't. But he does think it
"seems like a system set up by a bunch of
post grads from Condon School." "It's a won-
derful idea--if only it would work." But it's
composed of "popular jellyfish influenced by
a few idealists." He does like Walnut Hills,
but he has a teensy regret--flunking Latin 9
three times, twice in summer school. This is
probably some kind of a record.
Future plans...chortle...chortle. He wants
to enter cartooning, advertising, or the thea-
tre-all impossible fields to crack. As it is,
he's going to U.C., even though Mr. Peets
recommended the Service, to get a good basic
education with a doctorate in racing.
Don't shun
Gradua-shun
Obliga-shun:
Take senior girls.
REJECTION00
Dear Dean of Admissions,
I just received your letter of acceptance and
while I am quite flattered, I simply cannot at-
tend your college next year. I wish to inform
you immediately of this decision so that you
might have every fair opportunity to secure
other students of an intellectual level fitting
to such an institution as yours.
Please do not misunderstand. I find no fault
with the qualifications of your college. The
dean has heen just darling to me in all in-
stances and your national standing is certainly
satisfactory. But, as you know, there are other
colleges equally qualified and when one must
choose, one chooses the best.
Disappointment must come to all alike. I
hope that you accept this decision in stride
and that you realize that there ate no personal
insinuations in this rejection.
I certainly hope to continue communications
with all the darling members of the board. And
if you ever desire an appointment with me, al-
though my time is valuable, I'll certainly fit
you into my schedule. Good luck to youI
Love and kissest
Miss Anon.
selves the natural laws of the universe --
unless they are first clobbered by blasts of
lead shot and marbles or drowned beneath the
flood of water fi'om open faucets.
Another advantage of taking physics is that
there are many opportunities for employment in
that field. Why, just the other day 1 heard about
an opening right here at Walnut Hills. It seems
that a certain physics teacher tripped over all
electric cord and fell out of a third [1oo€ win-
dow. Ills last words, as he fell out of sight,
were: "Determine the velocity and momentum
of my fall, and the height to which 1 villi
bounce after striking the ground."
Such is the dedication of a true physicist.
Student Gazes at Varied Coiffures,
Locates 'Page Boys' to Fill Capitol
by Paul Bishop
While lackadaisically rambling through the school corridors
the other day, I decided to direct my gaze upon and to pass un-
der review the heterogeneous coiffures supported by the august
brows of some of my fellow students. It was an absorbing oc-
cupation, well worth the words describing it, for if they do not
succeed in setting the reader agog, one long, piercing, and
critical gaze upon the crowned heads that float by will surely
suffice.
The greatest variance of hairdos, I notice, is to be sees
among members of the fairer and opposite sex; for the boys fall
into two easily distinguishable categories, the short-hairs and
the long-hairs. The former greatly outnumber the latter, who
usually merit the long-hair tag. Predominant amongthe girls'-
hair styles are the bubble, the fluff, the page-boy, and the pony-
tail.
Sailing arrogantly down the hall there first appeared the
bubble. Blowing bubbles in the air had nothing on producing
bubbles in the hair. Layers of hair-spray and layers of hair-pins
serve in inflating the head (and the hair); this bubble, however,
soon bursts as does its soapy counterpart. Another style I
squinted at was the fluff. The fluff is pulled up, up, up, and
out, out, out and after it reaches its zenith it collapses into
frizz.
More chic, yet, are the page-boys with the hair curled up be-
hind. Of these there are quite enough to fill WasMngton's
quota. Also, many girls still cherish their youthful yearning for
horses, as evidenced by the long, bouncy, swaying, swishing
ponytails that trot up and down the halls.
Oh, girls! How much time and tedious effort you devote to
your precious locks, how many long hours you spend under the
hair-dryer,.ail merely to build castles in the hairl
Previous AFS Participant
Writes About Segregation
Make Sasaki, from Japan, the movements for the better-
who spent last year.atoWalnu_t,,e ment of the Negro situation. It
Hills under the auspzceo j ,. Was really something to hear
AFS ragram, recently wrote how they had become good
this etter to Helen Junks, friends and tried to understand
Mako's hostess last year.
These are excerpts from each other's situation and
Maka's letter, point of view so that hey
Dear Helen, would think of a better way for
It was a coincidence that I improving the Negro situation
received your letter a day be- when they get home.
But it was strange to me and
fore we had a convocation at maybe to most Japanese st
school (like an assembly at dents m know that Margaret
WHHS). Last Friday we had a seemed afraid to come out be-
Negro girl and a white girl to
fore the audience and talk to it
talk on the racial segregation
in USA. They are both studying with a Negro. She said that she
at ICU. They came to Tokyo didn't know how her friends
last September by boat from and her father's congregation
at home would treat her if they
North Carolina and live only 20 knew that she and Jeannie
miles apart at home. (They had were talking like this in Tokyo.
never met each other until then, They have come to know that
though.) According to Margaret
(the white girl), however, they the racial segregation in the
U.S. is coming to involve the ,
lived as if thousands of miles American situation in the /
apart, by which she meant that world. We think that you could
they lived in a completely dif- not advocate democracy or any- I
ferent world.
Margaret was strongly thing as long as you have rids)
undemocratic problem at home. i
against the segregation from I think these American Lrin/
the beginning, since she has are going to have a hard ttme I
been brought up In a minister's in many ways at home but I do{
family. Jeannie (the Negro girl) hope they will do seethIn
is from a minister's family and together. [
she has been active at home in MnkO .. ..