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Page 2 THE FULL MOON November, 19S6 The Full Moon Published Monthly By Members of Mrs. FiYs First Period Senior English Class EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Linda Moose Managing Editor Anne Rogers News Editor Lulabelle Smith News Writers — Mary Ewing Griffin, Jo Ellen Brooks, Jane Mauldin, Linda Whitley, Vicki Cranford, Charlie Smith, Larry Burleson, Robert L. Smith, Burnie Miller, Diane Tucker, Johnny Renger, Myrna Mills. Feature Editor Jeanette Hinson Feature Writers — Mickey Cagle, Ronnie Haire, Janis Westerlund, Elizabeth Tucker, Patsy Blake, Frances Little, Rona Jane Mauldin, Winfred Ford. Sports Editor. Glenn Talbert Sports Writers — George McManus, Jimmy Cochran, Don Taylor, Buddy Stoker, Business Manager. Wayne Eudy Assistant Business Manager Roderick Jordan Editorial Writers David Grigg and Gene Langley Circulation Manager Toby Ragsdale Faculty Advisor Mrs. Paul B. Fry Congiatulations, Bulldogs The Albemarle High School football team is to be congratulated on completing its regular season without a defeat. There has been but one shadow on this record, an early season tie with Kannapolis. The Bulldogs have shown amazing strength in rolling over their opponents. The line could easily be called the “Seven Bulls of Albe marle.” They have literally bulled open gaping holes for the backs to run through. The backs could be called the “Four Dogs.” The fleet ness with which they run can be compared with that of the fastest dogs. Time and again the backs have shown their amazing speed by breaking into the clear and showing their heels to their opponents. The depth of this year’s Bulldogs is amazing. In almost every position they can substiute without loss of manpower. There are few individual stars on this team. It is so well balanced that often it is hard to say who played the best game. Congratulations on a wonderful season. Bulldogs, and may you carry your winning ways through the post-season games. Put The Thank' In Thanksgiving What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Is it just a day set aside each year to eat, loaf and enjoy yourself; or is it a day of giving thanks to God for all the blessings He has bestowed on you? Americans have more to be thankful for than anyone else in the world. If it were possible for one of us to be so low and destitute as not to have anything else to be thankful for, we should still be thankful that we are Americans and live in this wonderful country of ours. Nowhere else in the world is there freedom as complete as ours. As we sit in our warm homes and complain about a little extra home work, boys and girls our own age are dying in an attempt to secure just part of the freedom we have. Yes, first of all we can be thank ful that we were born in wonderful America. Each of us each day has three nourishing meals. We can be thankful that we are among the half of the people of the world who get these three meals each day. The scraps each of us throws away each day would be more than many Chinese would have to eat. We can be thankful that we live in a land of abundance and plenty. No one could name all the things we have to be thankful for. We should be thankful that we have parents to care for us and look after our needs. We should be thankful for our schools, and for so many other things. Let’s make this Thanksgiving one of praising God and giving thanks for His many blessings. Patronize Yourselves The Student Coulicil is sponsoring a school store as a convenience to the students. Instead of going all the way up town to buy paper and pencils, students can get the supplies they need in the Student Lounge. The money received from the store goes into the Student Council treasury. When students buy from the student store, they are sup porting the Student Council. This is the only consistent income the Council has to support its many activities. The student store is for you, so use it at your convenience and thus support your Student Council. Come On, Children; Wise Up Recently at A. H. S. there has been a wave of childish pranks, namely: messing with someone else’s automobile during lunch periods. Since high school students are too mature to do a thing like that, the only solution is that some of the children from kindergarten and grammar school have been up to their mischief. 'To play around with a two or three thousand dollar car is foolish ness. If you must have a toy to play with, you can find a much cheaper one at any of the local dime stores; or if it is the energy you must release, go out for football, basketball or baseball; they’ll be glad to have you. If these pranksters would spend this time and energy 'doing something worthwhile, how much better school we would have! Thanks, Hall Monitors Most of the students of A. H. S. have noticed the Hall Monitors stationed at various places around the building; we may even stop to chat with them a while. Few of the students realize, however, the service rendered by the Hall Monitors. These Monitors have varied duties, vnth but one purpose — to keep order and to safeguard the students’ property in the halls. You may have noticed the decrease in the number of articles taken from lockers. The Monitors do not act as policemen, watching every move; but their presence would keep a person from doing something he shouldn’t. The Monitors receive nothing for the valuable service they render other than the satisfaction of doing something for someone else. On the other hand, they give up their study halls or home room periods. Why not tell them that we appreciate the work they are doing and that we realize the service they give to us all? Congratulations Congratulations are in order to: Jeanette Hinson, Homecoming Queen; and Diane Tucker, Miss Merry Christmas; Graham Harwood, Steve Gantt, Jerry Lowder, and Larry Lisk for making the “All-State Check List;” Pat Starnes elected State Bible Club vice-president. ^hel^ - CpMeh(ii Linda Whitley Book Week “It’s always book time.” This is the 1956 slogan for National Book Week, Oldest of all the na tional “weeks”, Book Week, No vember 25 through December 1, is thirty-eight years old this year. May Lamberton Becker once said, “Filling a bookcase is like gathering a social circle.” Here is a portion of a talk giv en at the South Piedmont Dis trict Meeting of the North Caro lina High School Library As sociation, November, 1955, by Carleen Courtney—library as sistant of the East Mecklenburg High School. “Reading today is more im portant than ever in the his tory of mankind. The world and its affairs are changing so rapid ly, that the well-informed must read avidly and comprehensively in order to be a good local and international citizen. The radio and television give news casts and commentaries, but these are usually of startling or arresting items. In the inner side of the newspaper, one will often find an article that may have world stirring .consequences, or in the stock market report he may find the key to greater wealth, or on the sports page he may feel again the terrific excitement ex perienced a-s he reads of his school’s athletic victories. “Never in the future or in the history of mankind will there ever be an invention to take the place of books. In books, the feelings, thoughts, hopes, and dreams of great men and wo men are preserved for our plea sure. “As Henry Ward Beecher said, ‘A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse of counsellors’.” Thanksgiving “Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, leave out the gratitude.” —E. P, Powell. “He who thanks but with the lips thanks but in part; the full, the true Thanksgiving comes from the heart.”—J. A. Shedd. Above were a couple of quotes to get you in the spirit of Thanks giving. As you know. Thanks giving is just around the corner. In fact, it is this week, Novem ber 22. Before the holidays be gin, why don’t you make a trip to the library and check your self out a good book to read? This Thanksgiving Day, give thanks that you have a library and the privilege of reading books of your own choice. Teacher Of The Month This month we salute our principal, Mr. J. L. Cashwell, as Teacher of The Month. For seven years he has been guiding the affairs of Albemarle High School. We have found Mr. Cashwell to be a man of high ideals and principles. He is ever alert to the many needs and wishes of the students in our school, Mr. Cashwell has worked un tiringly to create excellent work ing conditions for the students such as, a well co-ordinated cur riculum and extra-curricular pro grams. He is an excellent student counselor—always finding time to assist students in making de cisions for future educational plans or job training. Mr. Cashwell has been very active as a citizen of the town; is past president of the Rotary Club, and is currently serving as teacher in the First Baptist Church and as a decon in the church. Recently he served on the Board of Directors for the meet ing of the North Carolina Princi pal’s Association and was chosen a member of the Arrangement Committee for the followihg meeting. He is also past presi dent of the South Piedmont Sec tion of N.C.E.A. We are very fortunate to have a man like Mr. Cashwell to lead our school and are very proud to feature him this month. Inquiring Reporter Question: What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? BOYS Eng; “That I haven’t failed lish.” — Wayne Spivey. “That it’s almost time to get out lor Christmas.” — Max Mor gan. “That we’ve won as many games as we have so far.” — “Punk” Gantt, “That it’s my last year,” — — Jerry Thompson, “That I finally passed biology,” — Joe Miller, “That I’ll be able to hunt a lot during Thanksgiving.” — Mickey Morgan. “That it’s about time for bas ketball season.” — Dudley Roache. “That there’s no more yellow jackets in Mr. Lippard’s room.” — Ronald Miller. “That this warm^ weather didn’t hurt the ’taters this year.” — Dwight Kimmery. “For my parents, Judy, and Coach Webb. All have had a great effect on my life.” — Tom my Murrell. “That I am living on this earth and that I have friends.” — Jer ry Bell. “For Bonnie.” — Roger Smith, “My mother and father and my good-looking . sweethe^ts, but most of all I am thankful to be in Mr, Hatley’s Chemistry class because he is ‘All Right’.” — Jerry Morris. “My friends and for being an American citizen and. for the girls who make this world a won derful and mixed-up place,” — Richard Peck, “That there’s not but one Chip Cain,” — Eddie Crutchfield. “For all my girl friends and boy friends; for being an Ameri can citizen and everything,” — Stanley Lawhorn, “That I am an American; for the football games we have won; and for all the teachers and other adults that take an in- GIRLS “For every day but school days,” — Cynthia Efird. “That I live in America and worship as I please.” — Lois Shaver. “For my home.” — Linda Jor dan. “That this is my last year.” — Peggy Troutman. “That I’m finally going to finish school.” — Carol Little. “That I broke up with a cer tain boy.” — “Zeke” Leonard. “That I haven’t failed history so far.” — Pat Little. “For Don.” — Sandy Russell. “That I have Miss Caughman for geometry.” — Nancy Coggins. “That I’m through with but terflies in biology.” — Oaksie Eudy. “For a nice home, good par ents and all the many privileges I have.” — Susan Cashwell. “Burnie,” — Diane Watkins. “That I am a girl because boys have more responsibilities—such as serving in some type of armed forces — and that I am an American with the opportunity of a free education.” — Jo Parks. “Teeth. So I can be able to chew chewing gum.” — Carolyn Glover. “Being born in the U. S. as a citizen and for my high school education. Because here in the U. S. we are free to do as we please and an education helps in your chosen profession.” — Gail Morris. “For being able to be thank ful for thankable things.” — Linda Curlee. “Boys. Any girl knows the rea son why.” — Kathryn Morton. “For all the things I have.” —■ Sylvia Smith. “3:05. Because school is out.” — Vicki Cranford, terest in the young people of this country,” — Mickey Dry, CAMPUS CHATTER Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! To most people an egg is something served to them every morning along with bacon and toast. Halloween night in Albemarle proved that an egg is something to run from, hide from, dodge, or wipe off! The senior boys really gave Jackie, Bobbie, Diane, Myrna, Janis, and Linda a hard time. Jackie’s car was covered with Rapid Shave and eggs, and so was Jackie. Janis and Linda could have killed Bumie, because he started it all. Conrad’s truck has never been so loaded down, and “Pop” didn’t make it to school the next morning. The juniors don’t know how to have fun; they were too busy running. Somebody might think that they were “chicken," but the sophomores really put up a good fight. Homecoming was, without a doubt, the best A. H. S. has ever had. Everybody worked together to make it an unfol“gettable occasion. Jeanette Hinson, sponsored by Co-captain David Grigg, was crowned Queen. It would be very hard to find a more beautiful and charming one. We are all very proud of Jeanette. Robert L. Smith drew the Bulldog thait the team ran through, and Jo Ellen Brooks and Janice Harris were in charge of the heart that the sponsors stepped through. These were both “works of art” that added glamor to the occasion. The gym was really a treat for every one. Linda Duke and Myrna Mills really did an excellent job. Sammy Holshouser drew the football player that each sponsor got to take home with her. The cheerleaders and majorettes had some special helpers. Three of Dr. and Mrs. T. F. Kelley’s daughters helped lead the cheers, and Beth Moose was supposed to have been added to the group of ma jorettes. However, Beth was sick for the Homcoming Game and had to wait for her debut until the game with China Grove, The Bulldogs have really had a wonderful season. We wish them the best of luck in their post-season games. The students are really proud of the team and- the coaches. The cheering section at the ball games this year has been just wonderful. Jimmy, Burnie, Wayne, Johnny, Robert L., Eldon, Jim, Ronnie, Gene, and Conrad, have really been the backbone of this group. These boys have been' loyal to the team all season. The Bachelor’s Club of A. H. S. has increased in numbers lately. Graham, Punk, and Stanley have become regular members. Roger Whitley can’t seem to make up his mind whether to join or not. The juniors have started to work on their class play, “Stag Line”. Kay Swindell has the lead, and Charles Delk has one of the principal parts. Charles is a new student at A. H. S., and we’ve already noticed that he was on the Honor Roll for the past six weeks. Keep up the good work, Charles. They will really have a lot of work to do to make their play as good as “Charlie's Aunt,” the play given last year by the seniors, but with Miss Holt’s help they ought to do a good job. There is only one new couple around A. H. S. at present; that’s Paula and Pete, but we’ve heard that Susan Cashwell has been, getting calls from a senior boy. Is this true, Susan? The, freshman chapel program was really great, but Pam Truette’s knees were knocking so loud you 'could hardly hear her sing. A lot of hidden talent has suddenly come to life around the school lately. It’s a lot more fun to go to chapel programs that are put on by the students. Congratulations to Diane Tucker, who will be Miss Merry Christ mas. This honor was voted on by members of'the senior class. Seniors, you couldn’t have chosen a merrier Miss Merry Christmas. Everybody should be making plans to attend the Carrousel parade Thanksgiving Day in Charlotte. Linda Moose, our beautiful princess^ this year, will be looking for all of her friends. Bye for now! We’ll' see all of you at the parade.
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