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Vol. 33 — No. 4 Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, N. C. December 20, 1966 National Honor Group Inducts Record Number Eighteen New Members fire Tapped Into Society Senator Broyhill Speaks, Presents Flag To School "This flag and what it stands for has come down to us because people fought for it and worked to see that the nation did not perish,” remaried IVIr. James T. Broyhill as he presented a United States Flag to Edwin Sides, pres ident of the Student Council, in an assembly December 8 spon sored by the Youth for Democracy Club. MOONBEAMS College Day Representatives from 38 colleges and universities, six schools, three industrial and tech nical schools, four business schools, and four branches of the armed services were present for College Day, December 7, from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. , , Honor Society members the representatives and escorted them to their tables in the SV™- At 9 a.m., seniors entered tne gym for an hour and a half peri od during which they could Ques tion any of the representatives. Refreshments were served to tne representatives during a 15 min ute break from 10:30 - Following the brief rest perioa, juniors were allowed to question the representatives. , College Day officially concluded at noon, but representatives were invited to have lunch in the caie- teria. Perfect Attendance A total of 293 students attained a record of perfect attendance the second six weeks ' These included 98 seniors. 70 jun iors, and 125 sophomores. Mr. Broyhill, now beginning his third term in office as the rep resentative to Congress from the Ninth District, outlined for the stu dents the beginning and history of freedom in this nation. He be gan by saying, ‘‘The will of the people expressed on the communi ty level has been the key to pros perity in this nation.” The Congressman pointed out that the flag he was to present to the school stood for this nation, its people, and the principles which have guided the nation. He also said it stood for the brave deeds of its soldiers and the wealth and px)wer of the country today. He asked that when students look at this flag that they remember these facts. Edwin Sides presided over the meeting: Bill Hartsell gave devo tions; Randy Burton, president of the Youth for Democracy Club, in troduced Mr. Broyhill. After presentation of the flag, the student body stood, as Diane Burleson sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” During this song, John McQuilken and Billy Freeman un furled the flag. The stage was decorated in patriotic colors. Lion And Rotarian Congratulations to Randy Burton and Bruce Smith, who are serv ing as Student Lion and Rotarian, respectively, for December. Eighteen seniors were tapped into the National Honor ^ciety December 2 in an hour-long in duction ceremony. Silhouettes Oi Service Martha Wilhoit and Randy Burton have been chosen as Sil houettes of Service for the December issue of The Full Moon. Martha and Randy, both seniors, are active in various school activities. Martha presently serves as Secretary to the Senior Class Sponsor, F.H.A. recreation leader, and float chairman, and as a member of the Modem Music Masters and the Youth for Democracy Club. Randy is now serving as President of the Youth for Democ racy Club, promotion manager and photographer for The Full Moon, and trainer for the basketball team. Along with these specific duties, Martha and Randy perform many services. Their influence is felt throughout the school. Congratulations are certainly in order to these two outstanding students. S.O.S., a project of the Student Council, was designed to recognize students of outstanding character and service. Prior to the printing of each Full Moon issue, two worthy students will be chosen for this position of honor. Students Present One-Act Plays Three one-act plays, “Used Car For Sale,” “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean,” and “The Dumbwaiter,” were presented Friday night, De cember 16. David Hall played the lead in “Used Car For Sale,” The sup porting cast consisted of Steve Brown,- Billy Poplin, and Martha Beam. The play was directed by Mrs. Sybil Brown. Banks Garrison and Jane Low- der starred in “Mr. Flannery’s Ocean.” Other characters were Mary Ellen Goforth, Cathy Cas per, Betsy Patterson, Mike Lanier, Steve Brinson, and Karen Helms. Mr. Coke Ariail directed the play. The third play, also directed by Mr. Ariail, was “The Dumb waiter.” Johnny Helms and Frank Russell portrayed the characters in this play. The proceeds which were re ceived by the Junior Class will be used for prom expenses. Exam Schedule Announced A tentative exam schedule proposed by Mr. Hawkins will place exams on the days of Wednesday, January II - Fri- (Jay, January 13. Formerly two exams were given in the morning with both exams concluding at 12:15 p.m. A proposed change would schedule exams from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Two exams would be given daily. What is your reaction to the possibility of these changes? Inform The Full Moon of your opinion. Following the processional, the student body stood to sing “Holy, Holy, Holy” after which Johnny Helms sang “O Come, 0 Come Immanuel.” Bill Hartsell, presi dent of the local chapter, con ducted the service. Rebecca Haire, chaplain, presented a short devotional. Members Spe^ On Attributes Keith Wolf, Linda Long, Debbie Weemhoff, and Edwin Sides spoke on scholarship, character, leader ship, and service, the four at tributes of the Honor Society. After being tapped, each new member was conducted to the stage where he lit a yellow candle and received a yellow corsage and a scroll. Each was required to sign the register of members. Mr. Hawkins administered the oath to the inductees. The ceremony closed with a roll call by the chapter secretary, Eli- cia Harwood. The new tapping brought the membership to 28. Mrs. Frank Westerlund sponsors the local chapter of the National Honor Society. Mr. Paul Fry served as pianist for the cere mony. New Members Have Varied Activities In the order that they were tapped, the new members and their activities are: Mark Mabry, Senior Class pres ident, marshal, sports editor of the Crossroads, Boys’ State dele gate, “most courteous,” member of the Youth for Democracy Club, and member of the basketball and baseball teams; Louise Harrington, chief mar- cheerleader, “most influen tial,” S. 0, treasurer, member of the Crossroads, and member of the Youth for Democracy Club; Gail Lowder, member of the Boosters Club, the Modern Music Masters, the Future Business Leaders of America, the Bible Club, and the Health Careers Club; Joy Vanderburg, senior home room secretary, vice-president of the Health Careers Club, “cutest,” a member of the Youth for Dem ocracy Club, treasurer of Sunday School class, and a Senior Class Beauty nominee; Joe Crumpler, business manager of the Crossroads, member of the Boosters Club, president of Sun day School class, participant in the Fine Arts Program, and par ticipant on the TV Klassroom Kwiz Program; Betsy Miller, Senior Class trea surer, Girls’ State delegate, pres ident of Sunday School class, MYF president, member of the Boosters Club and Youth for Dem ocracy Club, and member of the Crossroads staff: Beverly Tarlton, Student Council representative, secretary of the Health Careers Club and Youth for Democracy Club, “most de pendable,” assistant editor of the Crossroads, president of the Tri- Hi-Y, and member of the Order of Rainbow for Girls; Bruce Smith, scorekeeper for the basketball teams, treasurer of Sunday School class, “quietest,” and member of the tennis team; Beth Eddins, editor of the Cross- , roads, captain of girls’ basketball team, “most athletic.” treasurer of Tri-Hi-Y. Senior Class secre tary, Student Council representa tive. and member of the Boosters Club; Joy Schreyer, member of the Boosters Club, the Modern Music Masters, and the Crossroads staff, and participant in several essay contests; Oroon Palmer, member of the Boosters Club, the Future Busi ness Leaders of America, and The Full Moon staff, and participant in the National Science Founda tion Program; Ann Taylor, MYF Area Pro gram chairman, treasurer of the Modern Musics Masters, and member of the Youth for Demo cracy Club and the Crossroads staff; Gerald Hatley, homeroom pres ident, Sunday School officer, and member of the Crossroads stafh Cindy Hamilton, assistant sports editor of The Full Moon, home- (Continued P. 6, Col. 5) S.A.T. i ii Approximately 300 students took the SAT and Achievement tests Saturday, December 3. These tests will be offered again January 14. new MEMBERS OF ASHS CHAPTER OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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