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Volume 8 — No. 1
ALBEMARLE SENIOR HIGH NEWSPAPER
311 Palestine Road Albemarle, N.C. 28001 982-3711
October 1983
Student Council
Makes Big Plans
By SUSAN BRAMLETT
Although this year’s Student
Council officers haven’t been in
stalled, they are already hard at
work planning activities for the
1983-84 school year. The officers
are President — Patti Goodman,
Vice President — Chris Hartsell,
Secretary — Sissy Jenkins, Trea
surer — Doug Hayes. Mr. Blalock
is the advisor again this year.
Homeroom representatives are
Libby Williams, Regina Lewis,
Lisa Cashion, Charity Barbee,
Ann Scarboro, Erinn Tyson,
Sabrina Eury, Jennifer Hun-
sucker, Lewis Bramlett, Jennifer
Maiden, Mitzi Almond, Paul
Gaskin, George Smart, Hank
McSwain, Willie Mainor, Kath
erine Snyder, Gina Sweet, John
ny Reid, Brian Hawn, Ellen
Snyder, Eric Goodwin, Steven
Snider, and Susan Buchanon.
The major fund-raising project
is the magazine sale, which will
be conducted during the last
week in September and the first
week in October. According to
Mr. Blalock, the plans for this
year will depend on the magazine
sale, since funds for activities
come from the money raised dur
ing the sale.
When asked what some of the
Student Council goals for this
year are, the officers agreed that
reviving school spirit was at the
top of the list because of the Bull
dogs’ winning record. Sissy
Jenkins hopes to bring more ac
tivities to the students such as
movies and assemblies. Patti
Goodman expressed an interest
in having celebrities from North
Carolina come to the school to
speak. In the area of activities for
the students, Patti hopes to get a
lot of suggestions from the home
room representatives. Doug
Hayes commented, “I hope the
Student Council will work for and
with the students in all possible
ways.
The Student Council appears to
be off to a good start this year.
The executive officers are very
complimentary of each other,
Mr. Blalock, and the student
body. Sissy Jenkins feels “the
Student Council will be successful
this year because the executive
officers are easy to work with.”
Mr. Blalock summed things up —
“Success for the year will be de
termined by the enthusiasm of
the Student Council. There is a lot
of potential within the group, but
it will all come down to how well
the group works together.”
MOONBEAMS
The SAT will be given at ASHS on October 15 at 8:00. GOOD
LUCK!
Student Rotarian for September is Doug Hayes.
Student Lion for September is Tony Underwood.
Student Optimist for September is Patti Goodman.
The Varsity Cheerleaders sponsored the annual Spirit Week
on September 7, 8, 9, in connection with the Bulldogs hosting the
Comets in a battle of the undefeated. Wednesday, September 7
was Punk Rock Day; Thursday was Bandana Day; and Friday
was Blue and White Day. Spirit Week was a great success.
How ’bout them DOGS!
ALBEMARLE BULLDOGS, 22 to North Stanly 6.
Homecoming was held September 23.
Registration Is The Law
Introducing A Course
For The Future
By LEE ANN SIDES
Computers have been used
throughout the twentieth cen
tury; however, the 1980’s will
probably mark a decade of rapid
growth in the use of computers.
Large industries, small busi
nesses, homes, and schools are
now equipped with computers of
various sizes and capacities. This
year Senior High is offering an
Introduction to Computers class
to its students. The classes, which
are taught by Mrs. Carter and
Mr. Johnston, are designed to
teach basic procedures to stu
dents with little experience in
computers.
The students enrolled appear to
be on a variety of levels.
In Introduction to Computers,
students discuss the history of
data processing, the capabilities
of a computer system, the parts
of a system, the effects of com
puters on society, and careers in
computers, just to name a few
subjects. Hopefully, within the
next several years, students will
also be able to take an advanced
computer class in addition to In
troduction to Computers.
North Carolina State Director
of Selective Service, William H.
McCachren, today reminded
each young man that federal law
requires him to register with the
Selective Service System through
his nearest Post Office within 120
days before or 30 days after his
18th birthday. Those who fail to
register are subject to criminal
prosecution.
“The goal of Selective Service is
voluntary compliance with the
law and not prosecution,” Mc
Cachren said. He noted, however,
that the names of young men who
do not register will be referred to
the U.S. Attorney’s Office for
prosecution. The penalties for
willfully failing to register are
imprisonment and a fine. Those
young men over eighteen who
have not yet registered are urged
to do so immediately.
“Registration is quick, it’s
easy, and it’s the law,” Mc
Cachren stated. To register, a
young man only has to go to his
nearest Post Office, obtain a reg
istration form, and fill it out (this
takes about five minutes). A
young man then gives the card to
the postal clerk, who sends it to
the Selective Service System.
“Young men in North Carolina
are patriotic and law-abiding,”
McCachren said, “and over 97%
have already registered.” Mc
Cachren said that he hoped all
young men in North Carolina
would register when they reach
eighteen and push North Caro
lina’s registration compliance
rate to 100%.
“Remember,” McCachren
stated, “Selective Service reg
istration is quick, it’s easy, and
it’s the law.”
Traveling From Geneva To Paris
Club Corner
By KRISTIE LITTLE
ICT-VICA
ICT-VICA held their preliminary meeting September 9. Mr.
Hollis, club advisor, discussed the 1983-84 budget. Committees
were appointed to head some proposed fund raising projects.
Mr. Hollis also explained the upcoming District VI State and Na
tional Contests.
The new officers for the 1983-84 year are president — Ricky
Hathcock; vice president — Taffy Lowder; secretary — Teresa
Meyers; co-treasurers — Vanessa Scott, Shawn Baldwin, and
Aaron Drye; reporter — Daphne Little; and parliamentarian —
Wilson Tucker.
DECA
DECA, sponsored by Mrs. Brown, held its first meeting
September 9 and elected officers. They are president — Linnea
Martison; vice-president — Eric McLendon; secretary — Robin
Parker; treasurer — David Esposito; Reporter — Susan
Buchanan; co-historians — Lisa Kerley and Tracy Morgan;
Parliamentarian — Diana Cagle.
Plans are being made for a Parents Night Installation Ser
vice on September 26. Also planned are a yard sale October 1 at
Mrs. Brown’s house and a trip to the District Leadership Confer
ence on October 18.
HISTORY
History Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-
5:30 under the supervision of Ms. Ward. The main theme of the
club is Dungeons and Dragons, although Ms. Ward is also en
thusiastic about the various field trips she has proposed.
Michael Scarboro, an active member of History Club, gave a
presentation on his trip to Spain, September 27.
Ms. Ward is also the advisor to the History Club Contest
Team. Prospective team members meet every Wednesday from
3:00-3:30. Two major contests are planned — Pfeiffer College
History Contest and WBTV High Q Bowl. All interested persons
should see Ms. Ward.
FBLA
Under the supervision of Mrs. Carter, the FBLA held a pic
nic meeting at Rock Creek Park on September 7. Guest speaker
was Roger Dick of the Proposed Bank of Stanly. Plans are un
derway for a trip to the South Eastern Region Conference,
November 3-6, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Anyone interested should
see Mrs. Carter.
All FBLA fees should be paid by October 15!
By JOHNNY TREECE
Fifteen students from Albe
marle Senior High School and ten
adults from the Albemarle area
attended the 1983 trip to Europe.
Katy Martin and Terri and Rich
Hampton were this year’s coun
selors.
The group departed from the
United States on Friday, July 1,
for Geneva, Switzerland. Upon
their arrival, the enthusiasm and
interest began to build as they
were ready to begin their eleven
days of sight-seeing and fun-filled
adventures.
The group visited many in
teresting sites, including Geneva,
Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Stras
bourg, Reims, and Paris. While
in Switzerland they took an op
tional field trip to Mount Pilatus,
which is one of the tallest peaks in
the Alps. During the drive from
city to city, breath-taking views
of the many gardens of flowers
and the lovely countryside were
enjoyed by all.
Paris, the last place visited by
the group, really gave them a feel
of what European life is really
like. In the capital city everyone
had a chance to get out and do
things on his own. All had to learn
to use the metro for transporta
tion from place to place. This
proved to be a little frightening
for some at first, but after a while
everyone was using it like a
“pro.”
Mrs. Hampton said that this
year’s trip was most enjoyable
due to the well planned itinerary
and the enthusiastic participation
of the students.
Viewing The Spanish Panorama
By ELLEN SNYDER
On June 21 a small group from
our school departed on a nine day
tour of Spain. The group included
Mrs. Ellis, Susan Nance, Bob An
drew, Todd Dominik, Michael
Scarboro, Ellen Snyder, and
Katherine Snyder. The group
spent approximately seven hours
on a jumbo jet flying over the At
lantic from New York to Madrid.
Day one was over before anyone
realized it.
After meeting the tour guide
(Angela), the group from Albe
marle, along with students from
New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, and New York, ar
rived at Los Galgos, a luxurious
hotel in Madrid. They spent three
days in Madrid, the capital of
Spain, which is inhabited by
about six million people. The
group toured such attractions as
the Royal Palace, the Plaza
Mayor, and the renowned Prado
Museum. They enjoyed tradi
tional Spanish foods, but were
never too far from a Burger King
or McDonald’s in Madrid.
On day five, the groups board
ed the tour bus to travel to Toledo
and Granada. They stopped in
Toledo briefly to see El Greco’s
home, the Moorish bridge and the
13th century Spanish-Gothic
Cathedral. Then they traveled on
to Granada for a two night stay
and saw such sites as the Al
hambra Palace and Granada’s
Cathedral.
Seville was the destination for
day seven. A brief stop in Cor
doba was provided in order to see
the Mezquita, which is an 8th cen
tury mosque, and an impressive
Cathedral. Later in the after
noon, they arrived in Seville. The
next morning was spent sightsee
ing in beautiful Seville where the
group saw the Gothic Cathedral,
and enchanting parks. The rest of
the day was spent riding to
Malaga, the “capital of the
Spanish Riviera.” The group
relaxed along the beach of the
Mediterranean and rested up
before departure for home the
next day.
Everyone who went agrees that
the tours provided a lot of knowl
edge about Spanish culture and
tradition, but some of the most
fun times were experienced dur
ing free time. The group went to
discos several nights and listened
to Spanish as well as American
tunes. They also enjoyed two
flamenco shows. Bob enjoyed
hotel telephones the most. He
never hesitated to call two or
three hours before the group’s
6:30 wake-up calls. Bob also had
fun rearranging hotel furniture
(putting beds in halls) and stop
ping elevators between floors.
The group also enjoyed shop
ping in huge department stores
and riding taxis in crowded
Madrid. Well, maybe not riding
in taxis. They found that Spanish
drivers like to get where they are
going any way they can, and that
speed limits are non-existent in
Spain.
The Spanish Panorama proved
to be a very educational and en
joyable trip. Others have the op
portunity to see for themselves
how much fun they can have in a
foreign land. Mrs. Ellis is already
in the process of planning another
exciting trip to Europe for the
summer of 1984!