Many changes have been made to the Bagpipe since 1955. What used to be published on paper, showcasing Column Chuckles, cartoons, advertisements, sports and ROTC articles, is now changed to digital articles of diverse communities, sports, etc. Taking a look at the yellowing pages of the past, the November 1955 issue was the first to start publishing Scotlights on students.
November 4th: Eighteen Mid-Term Grads Spotlighted In Senior Play
The Bagpipe highlights mid term graduates in the senior play, “Meet Me in St. Louis”. Diana Wisdom is the star, Eiane Laugenour was her costar, and Diane Peavy plays the role as a brat. Martha Block plays the sister, Richard Hermer and Mike Bennett are the star male leads, father Mr. Smith and brother Lon, respectively. Jo Lynn is the mother, Anna Walsh is the girlfriend of Lon. The grandfather is made by Merritt Whitten. The list go on with the ensemble, creating special highlights and shoutouts for each actor.
November 4th: Collins Crowned Football Queen
Anna Collins received a crown by student council president David Caldwell. This began a new tradition, what is now known as homecoming queen, that marked Collins as the first winner. The celebration was completed with a school dance, another pep rally and overall positive thoughts.
November 4th: Senior Standouts
Senior Shyil Wyche receives a “Scotlight” for her participation in the school community. She is student council vice president, in drama club and The Bagpipe, and is secretary of the senior class. She goes on student council trips to South Carolina, a star in drama club’s November play, a quill and scroll honor Bagpipe student and is a senior class representative. The Bagpipe now continues the tradition of highlighting top students, however The Bagpipe has expanded to include all grades.
November 4th: Ex-Scot Spins Records
Hugh Lampman marks the pages for his work as a disc jockey. A disc jockey is a radio personality, and Lampman would host the show at KRLD. He also was an active member in the community, became a part of the drama club, the band and was in the Senior play. He went off to SMU and worked as a KIXL disc jockey. In the 1960s he had a show called “Music til Dawn” (sponsored by American Airlines) and provided light classical songs and Broadway play themes. Unfortunately he passed in 2002, but his memory lives on, for he was a 50-year broadcast veteran.
November 18th: Senior Standouts
David Turner received a shoutout for his athletic abilities as the center on the football team and baseball teammate, as well as president of National Honor society. He went on to SMU to study business. Many students now at HP strive for similar accomplishments, managing both leadership positions in sports or academic fields.
