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Page 8 THE FULL MOON March 14, 1952 8th Grade Teacher Writes Original Play For Assembly ^ “A Twentieth Century Teen ager Drops in at Mount Vernon”, written by Mrs. A. S. Lynn, an A.H.S. eighth grade teacher, was presented in assembly on Febru ary 22, George Washington’s birthday. The play compared life at Mount Vernon during George Washington’s time with that of the average teen-ager of today. Music as a background for the play was presented by the re cently organized eighth grade chorus, directed by Mr. Paul Fry. In the play George Washing ton had just received news that he had been nominated to run for President of the United States. As he was trying to decide what to do, a group of teen-agers of 1952 dropped in to pay him a visit. After talking with them for a while and learning that great advancements had been made, he knew that he should accept the nomination. Characters of the play were as follows: George Washington, Ted Burleson; Martha Washington, Kay Cauthen; Nellie Custis, their adopted granddaughter, Zalotta Harris; Parke Custis, their adopt ed grandson, Billy Lowder; Bishop, a Negro servant, Eldon Holt; Onnie, the Negro cook, Jer ry Vismor; and teen-agers of to day, Wade Smith, Joan Melton, Dottie Walker, and Vicky Eagle. Martha R. Harris Contest Winner Martha Rae Harris, a member of the junior class of Albemarle high school who recently took first place in the American Le gion Oratorical County and Dis trict contests, did not participate in the regional contest because of laryngitis. Martha Rae was chosen from the school to enter into the county contest. She was winner of the county contest by default and was also winner of the district contest by default. She was then eligible to enter the regional con test held in Lincolnton, North Carolina, last Thursday, but could not participate because of laryngitis. The winner in the regional contest will participate in the state finals. A handsome trophy was award ed to the regional winner. A $500 college scholarship will be awarded the state champion and a $100 United States Savings Bond to the runner-up. Topics for the talks were sug gested by the American Legion— all based on the Constitution. “The Privileges and Responsibil ities of An American Citizen” is the topic on which Martha Rae gave a ten-minute talk. Birthdays March 14 — Loma Russell 15 — Jeannette Dennis Lydia Hall 16 — Georgia Beaver Lynn Morgan Gantt Bernice Thompson 17 — Nancy Austin 18 — Jo Ann Atkins Betty Jean Burris Jeanette Harward Peggy Poplin Betty Sue Rogers 20 — Ellen Cook 21 — Charles James 23 — Pauline Russell 24 — J. C. Boone Harold Harkey 25 — Jimmy, Johnson Donald Morton 26 — David Morrow Donnie Smith 28 — Judy Scaggs Keith Sikes 29 — Frances Russell 30 — Margaret Brunson ' Bruce Lowder Sue Swanner 31 — Evelyn Burris Zalotta Harris Mildred James April 1 — Elliot Gaddy Ann Ivey 3 — Janice Wallace 4 — Vaden Springer Ronnie Fox Sue Redfem 6 — Mary Foreman 7 — Julie Ussery Buford Lucas • 8 — Carolyn Gaddy 9 — Maxine Harwood David Whitley Burrell, Huckabee To Edit '53 Annual Frank Burrell and Bill Hucka bee were recently elected to the offices of editor and business manager of the 1953 annual, re spectively. Every year the junior class nominates and elects capable and dependable persons for these jobs. Nancy Jo Haynes, present edi tor of the annual, talked to the class and stressed the extensive duties of these two offices before the voting. The seniors have bfeen busily measuring for their caps and gowns for the past several weeks. The color will be white, as it was decided by the class some time ago. Compliments Of PURCELL'S DRUG CO. Where Students Meet BUCK'S CLEANERS 320 Montgomery Avenue Phone 88 CmAM/cmHAe&m, WALLACE Marlmblst Team Performance Here Eddie and Jeannette Janns, a marimbist team, presented a musical program' in assembly on March 3, featuring the marimba, a native musical instrument of Mexico and Guatemala and much like the xylophone in ap pearance except that it is larger. At the beginning of the pro gram Eddie put the marimba to gether, explaining each part. Later he showed all the differ ent kinds of hammers with which to play the marimba and played many types of songs demonstrat ing the many gadgets used to accompany the marimba. The marimbist team was the second paid performance that has appeared at A.H.S. this year. They are members of the Southern As sembly Association. One of the highlights in the program was Eddie’s playing a military march on a drum. He al so played the drum in rhythm, representing a train from Albe marle to Porter. He explained that a person has to become a fairly good drummer before he can learn to play the marimba. The songs that Eddie played on the marimba were “Brazil”, “Cry”, “Boogie Woogie”, “Bells of St. Mary’s”, “Tea for Two”, “Jeal ousy”, “Chopsticks”, “Sleigh- ride”, “Goofus”, and “Swefet Georgia Brown.” Jeanette sang the following songs while Eddie played them on the marimba: “On the Sunny Side of the Street”, “Tico, Tico”, “Cuban Pete”, “Slowpoke”, “Ball ing the Jack”, and “Down Yonder”. It’s good to have money and the things money can buy, but it’s good too to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things money can’t buy. Dramatics Club, Student Council GivePerlormance “Our Aunt From California”, a comedy in one act, written by Madalene Demarest Barum, was presented Friday evening by the Student Council and Dramatics club. This play tells the story of three sisters who try to make a favor able impression on their aunt from California. Mrs. Merry Muntoburn, ’ their aunt, who hasn't seen her nieces for years, plans to take the one she likes best on a trip to Europe with her. Of course, all the girls want to go; therefore they put on a very special show for her bene fit. Sally Needey is the lucky niece who receives the trip to Europe. The characters were: Felicia Needey, Carolyn Williams; Rosa lie Needey, Martha Rae Harris; Sally Needey, Carolyn Miller; Mrs. Needey, Peggy Jo Lowder; Miss Wilcoxngibs, the dressmak er, Catherins Atkins; Mrs. Merry Muntoburn, the aun^ Bettie Gantt; the maid, Doris Rogers. Miss Bankett directed the play. A talent show was given af ter the play, in which students displayed their talents. Junior Josey was the master of cere monies. Some of the acts given were “Irish Lullaby” sung by Ted Burleson; “Can’t Help Lov ing That Man of Mine”, Gay Lambert; “Any Time”, Marilyn Greene; “If You Want Some Lov ing”, Shirley Medlin; a tap dance, Barbara Lowder and Patsy Pet tit; “Cry”, J, C. Boone; Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis act, Bill Huckabee and J. C. Boone. The talent show was planned and prepared by Harold Smith, chairman of the committee, and Miss Harrison. The man who watches the clock usually remains one of the hands. QUALITY CLEANERS Max A. Copley, Manager PHONE 358 134 East Main Street :: Albemarle, N. C. JAMES CLOTHING 124 South First Street Nationally Advertised Ladies' and Men's Wear CREAD McMANUS MOTORS — We Buy and Sell Used Cars — Auto Loans :: Refinancing Morrow Bros. & Heath Co., Inc. Dealers in Heavy and Shelf Hardware Building Materials . . . Seeds . . . Fertilizers PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Hotel Albemarle — A GOOD DINING ROOM — POWER CITY BUS COMPANY For Economical, Dependable Transportation Go by Bus CHARTER SERVICE PHONE 372 SOUTHERN FLOUR MILLS. Inc. Manufacturers Of HIGH GRADE FLOUR AND FEED SERVICE DISTRIBUTING CO.. Inc. 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