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THE FULL MOON
October 28, 1960
The Full Moon
Published Monthly By
Mrs. Fry’s Third Period Senior English Glass
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Suzanne Swindiell
Managing Editor Pam Treece
News Editor i Judy Harris
News Writers Sharon Cranford, Mary Sikes, Jann Barrier,
Jo Lynn Pickier, Margaret Ann Casper,
Scottie Burleson, Mary Hill Hatley, Bill
Burbage,
Photography Editor Roy Wilson
Feature Editor Nancy Smith
Feature Writers Karen Herndon, Pam Sells, Louise Furr,
Linda Haynes, Judy Chandler, Nancy
Aldridge, Robert Iddings.
Sports Editor Mike Wolfe
Sports Writers... Johnny Greene, Johnny Shelton, Craver
Morton, Frank Casper, Ted Snotherly
Business Manager Steve Watsor
Assistant Business Manager Kenny Fun
Typing Editor Florence Mortor
Circulation Manager Ronald Hal
Assistant Circulation Manager Diane Griffir
Faculty Advisor Mrs. Paul B. Frj
I'm Foi Nixon
In their quest for the Presi
dency, Richard Nixon and Jack
Kennedy must answer many
questions. They must talk about
the clear, simple issues, with
strong vote* getting appeal.
It is pointless to object to their
many different tactics because
both men consider their first job
is to get elected.
There are many things that the
voter should keep in mind even
though the candidates don’t talk
about them' very much.
One problem is American
placement in the world of the
future. This is a world that the
United States and Russia will be
forced to share unless things get
worse off than they are and they
blow each other up. This will
be one of the most important
problems that the President will
have to face.
Another is which man can
bring the best men to Washing
ton to carry out the plans and
solve the problems of the Amer
ican people. This will be an
extremely important task be
cause the future of the United
States, the world, and the peo
ple in it will be in the hands
of these men.
Transportation is another one
of the many problems which the
next President will have to face.
The different types of transporta
tion experts say that our trans
portation facilities need to be
consolidated quickly into a small
number of regional systems and
freed from some of the frustrat
ing government regulations.
These are just a few of the
many problems that the new
President will have to face, and
this is an important reason why
the right man should be elected.
That is why if I were old enough
to vote I would not vote Repub
lican because my parents are
registered that way. I would read
and try to understand all I could
about the men running and vote
for the man, either Democrat or
Republican, and not for the par
ty.
Many people go to the polls
and vote the way they are regis
tered and not for the man. If I
can't vote for the man I think is
best, I don’t believe I should
vote.
If the voters of the United
States would really listen to Mr.
Nixon and Mr. Kennedy on their
views concerning the important
problems that will be facing us
in the years to come, I feel sure
the people would realize Mr.^ Nix
on is the best man to be Presi
dent because of his' experience
in the past eight years. I am
sure he is the man that will
stand up for what he believes in
and what he feels is best for all
of us.
—Steve Watson.
Kennedy For Me
I would vote for John F. Ken
nedy for President of the United
States if I were of legal age.
The main reason for this is
that he is a Democrat. I think
the Democratic party is the party
of the people. I think America
needs Mr. Kennedy and the Dem
ocratic party to deal with the
problems of today.
The Republican administration
has had eight years of leading
the country. I don’t think they
have proved themselves. I think
this is the time for a change.
A majority of the people of the
United States have voted Demo
cratic in the legislative branch
of our government in the past
few years, I think the time has
come to vote for a Democratic ad
ministration. If this would hap
pen I think the efficiency of the
government would improve.
I believe America would move
forward as never before. These
are new times that demand new,
well informed leaders. I think
John F. Kennedy is such a leader.
I would vote for John F. Ken
nedy not only because he’s a
Democrat, but because of the
man he is and what he stands
for.
First of all, he knows what’s
going on in the world today. He
has made visits to 42 different
countries. When he was 23, he
wrote “Why England Slept.” In
this he showed his understand
ing of Nazism. He now has
such an understanding of Com
munism. He has worked on the
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee. He knows how to work
with the troubled foreign affairs
of this day and time, not that of
World War II.
Speaking of World War II, Mr.
Kennedy was the skipper of a
PT boat and was decorated for
his actions behind enemy lines.
Anothe^ thing Kennedy be
lieves in is strengthening small
business. This is something
that’s been put off time after
time.
DIRECTORY
Modem Music Masters
President, Nancy Finan
Vice-president, Sherry Pegram'
Secretary, June Whitley
Treasurer, Ellen Hatley
Historian, Mary Hill Hatley
Chaplain, Mary Sikes
Sponsor, Mr. Fry
Bible Club
President, Mary Hill Hatley
Vice-president, Diane Griffin
Secretary, Jan Russell
Treasurer, Bryan Fox
Historian, Roberta Lampsi
General Representative, Mar
garet Ann Casper
Reporter, Jann Barrier
Sponsor, Mrs. McClintock
Library Club
President, Shiela McManus
Vice-president, Betty Hudson
Secretary, Carolyn Thompson
Treasurer and Reporter, Tom
my Ward
Sponsor, Mrs. Harrison
Red Cross
President, Nancy Aldridge
Vice-president, Steve Isenhour
Secretary, Brenda Smith
Treasurer, Jane Crutchfield
Sponsor, Mrs. Hayes
Deca Club
President, Johnny Greene
Vice-president, Bob McCom-
mons
Secretary, Joyce Smith
Treasurer, Carolyn Trouble-
field
Historians, William Walker
and Martha Burleson
Reporter, Cecelia Roache
Sponsor, Miss Thomas
Both labor and management
praise Kennedy in his fight to
clean up racketeering in indus
try. Kennedy is in favor of an
increased rate of growth in in
dustry. This would enlarge our
markets.
Kennedy helped pass 30 bills
dealing with efficiency of the
government through Congress.
I would like to close by repeat
ing what Mr. Kennedy said when
acceptmg the Democratic nomi
nation for President, “You have
placed your confidence in me to
uphold the Constitution and my
oath of office—and to reject any
kind of religious pressure that
might interfere with my conduct
of the Presidency. I am telling
you now what you are entitled
to know: that my decisions on
every public policy will be on
my own — as an American, a
Democrat, and a free man.”
—^Bill Burbage.
Remember When
There was no What-A-Burger,
You took your first exam.
Mrs. Deese couldn’t speak
French.
Chiara was here.
Dorothy R. had short hair.
Bobbie A. couldn’t strut.
The seniors of ’59 were still
around.
Pam S. didn’t go steady.
Judy C. wore glasses.
Ann B. fell down the steps.
Miss Caughman didn’t sponsor
the senior class.
‘First Kiss” was the No. 1
song.
Brenda Y. had a pony tail.
Edith S. didn’t play basketball.
“Tea House of the April Moon”
was in the making.
It rained on Homecoming night.
There were study halls at
ASHS.
Jerry T. wasn’t in love.
Linda H, couldn’t talk.
Kennie had slumber parties.
“April Love” was the theme of
the Freshman Fling.
Mr. Hatley forgot his formulas.
Brenda F, and Nancy S. went
to the beach after ,the Junior-
Senior Prom of ’58.
The “Colleagues” sang for us.
(right Sara, Karen, Nancy, and
Edith?)
Mr. Charles Whitley promised
the class of ’61 to attend their
graduation.
Girls didn’t depend on make
up.
Lydia had that cute figure in
the fifth grade.
Mary Sikes was a Republican.
There wasn’t a wrestling team.
Everybody had grey suede
loafers.
Inquisitive Inquisitor
Question: What do you. think of
teen-age political clubs?
BOYS
“It’s all right to have them,
but you still can’t vote until you
are 21.”—Don Burgess.
“I think it’s good because it
will help us in the future.”—
Arthur Sells.
“Love them to death.”—Fred
Stokes.
“Fine, because I’m in it.”—Jer
ry Tucker.
“I don’t know.”—Gary Maul
din.
“I think they are unnecessary
because I don’t believe in voting
xor the party but for the man,”
—Roy Wilson.
“I’m too intelligent to join a
political party and not intelli
gent enough to vote,”—^Tommy
Ward.
“I think it helps both parties.”
—Johnny Shelton.
“They’re good.”—^James Lisk.
“I think they’re fine if you
know what you’re talking about.”
Ronnie Herrin.
“Frankly, I don’t particularly
care for them.”—Danny Davis.
“I think it would help us to
learn more about politics for la
ter years.”—Tommy Lander.
“The Teen DEMs has its ad
vantages, but the TARs has its
disadvantages.”—^Bolivar.
“They’re fakes! Why get all
riled up when we can’t vote?”
—Milton Almond.
“I don’t know about the rest
of them, but the Democrats are
on top,—Kent Montgomery,
“I’m for it because I think they
can influence grown-ups,”—Jan
Russell. I
"They help us understand the
political affairs of today.”—Cra
ven Morton.
“They cause fights.” — Mike
Wolfe.
“The Republicans are all right,
but I don’t care for the Demo
crats.”—Steve Watson.
‘I really don’t see any great
need for them except to influence
teenagers for the elections in the
future.”—Robert Iddings.
T think they are a pretty good
idea.”—Johnny Gehring,
GIRLS
“I think that the Teen DEM’s
give teenagers good experience
in politics, but fof the TAR’s I
can’t say as much.” — Edith
Smith.
“They have an influence on
how you vote in later life,” —
Karen Herndon,
“I really can’t see what they
accomplish.”—Sandra Holt.
“I think we have just as much
right to have clubs as adults.”
—Bertha Morton.
“I don’t approve of them in
such a one-sided school and I
especially disapprove of Junior
High students taking part in
such clubs,”—Florence Morton.
“I think they’re good as long
as you know what you’re doing.”
—Nancy Smith.
“I think it’s good because it
makes you more practical mind
ed”.—Carleeta Redfern.
“I think it’s a good idea be
cause it will make the teenagers
of today better qualified for the
leaders of tomorrow.” — Brenda
Morris.
“I think it’s pretty good; it
prepares you for the future.” —
Brenda York.
“I’m for it because when you
reach the age of 21 you will know
more about the party of your
choice.”—Pam Sells,
“I’m for it because I think it
helps you,”—Louise Furr,
“Best people join.”—Julie But
ler,
“I think they emphasize money
too much.”—Sylvia Wall.
“I’m for it because we’ll be
more prepared to vote.”—Susie
Napier.
“I like them' because it’s a way
of getting out of the house and
it gives you a better understand
ing of politics.”—Shelia Harris.
“I think they are a good idea,
because they help to inform ‘next
election’s voters’ about the can
didates and their platforms.”—
Linda Haynes. i
“I don’t think it’s a very good
idea,”—Johnny Greene.
TEACHER
Of The Month
Parlez-vous francais? If your
answer to this question is no,
you should consult Mrs. Bess
Young, the teacher we are proud
to feature in this issue of the
Full Moon.
Mrs. Young is a graduate of
Duke University. Before coming
to ASHS she was a successful
teacher in Rocky Mount.
An attractive person with a
pleasing personality, she keeps
herself busy teaching English
and French. The entire student
body has profited by her willing
ness and diligent work with the
Student Council.
Mrs. Young is an active mem
ber of Delta Kappa Gamma, an
honor society for outstanding
teachers. She is president of the
local branch and second vice-
president of the state organiza
tion.
ASHS is truly fortunate" to” have
on its faculty such an outstand
ing teacher with so many
achievements.
CAMPUS CHATTER
Hi Spooky,
‘It seems that everyone has settled down and is really get
ting in the grind of studying by now, since the six weeks has
come to a close. There has been plenty of preparation lead
ing up to the big night of Halloween, when the ghosts and
gobblins will have their annual fling.
Some of our “sneaks” reported to us that Judy Harris and
Inger Blomfelt had a party after the Albemarle-Thomasville foot
ball game. Among those celebrating the victory were Ronnie
Herrin and Margaret Ann Casper, Bill Burbage and Pam Treece,
Johnny Gehrinjg and Judy Starnes, Sylvia Wall and Joe Medlin,
■‘Bo” Burris, Nancy Langley, Sara Talbert, and Edith Smith.
Fred Stokes has done the unexpected. It seems that he really
goes for Swedish dishes—especially the one called Inger JBlom-
felt. Gary Mauldin and Cathy Freeman are another steady couple
that seem to have stars in their eyes.
The Juniors are getting hep to the idea of parties. Our lead
er, Hazel Witch, and her broom, had to fly down to the river to
keep an eye on Bobby Richards’ party. She saw Jimmy Barbee
and Ricky Furr, Nancy Rogers and Steve Burleson, Ronnie Holt,
Brenda York, Janice Hearne, Jerry Tucker, Don Burgess, and Johnny
Furr really having a ball. >
It seems that Steve Surratt is still trying to snow those undW-
classmen. Who is that certain Junior girl he is trying to get
under his snow cloud?
Congratulations to the , new members who were tapped into
the National Honor Society, Trina Holt, Jo Lynn Pickier, Kenny
Furr, Judy Chandler, Louise Furr, Suzanne Swindell, Karen Hern
don, Mary Sikes, and Inger Blomfelt are the nine lucky honorees.
After the Albemarle-Concord football game, word got around
that Louise Furr was having a party. Those especially having
a good time were Marie Snuggs, Jerry Tucker, Diane Butler, Betsy
Holbrook, Steve Surratt, Bob McCommons, Suzanne Swindell, Tom
my Morgan, Louise and Jerry Smith, Pam Sells and Lane Lowder.
Word is out that several ASHS boys have discovered some
football teams with a real gone ragtime band and the “cutest
little cheerleaders,” Tell us more about it, Steve Surratt Don
Burgess, Benny Harwood, Jerry Tucker, Eddie Wilson, and Bill
Burbage,
Although Homecoming is after the merry celebration of Hal
loween, we still cannot fail to mention that Diane Butler, Pam
Sells, Susie Napier, Louise Furr, Rowena Kluttz, Cathy Freeman,
Delores Morton, Ricky Furr, and Nancy Rogers are some of the
fortunate ones who are sponsoring. Good luck, girls; we hope you
don’t stumble through the heart.
Does Jerry Tucker prefer standing on his head to standing
on his feet? We hear that the ASHS band’s trip to the Carolina-
Wake Forest football game was enjoyed by all, including' the
chaperones. Right, Miss Thomas?
By the way, remember Monday night, October 10, Walker,
Jerry Smith, Steve Isenhour Jeff Underwood, Mike Wolfe, and
Tony Furr? Hey, Don Burgess, does your straw hat still smell
good?
Congratulations to Inger Blomfelt,, who has been elected to
represent Albemarle Senior High School as Miss Merry Christ
mas. Albernarle will be well represented.
This_ brings us up to date for this month. But beware of,
Hazel Witch and all her followers. We see all, hear all, and above
all, we tell all!
Your friends,
Sneak and Peak