The 1991 spring induction of National Honor Society students includes nine juniors at Albe marle High School. These students have main tained an overall A- average or better, have shown leadership skills in and out of the class room, and are active in extracurricular activities in the community and at AHS. The nine students to be inducted are as follows: Stephen Aldridge, Courtney Brown, Jason Byrd, Jeimifer Eller, Jill Huneycutt, Jack Linker, Stacey Pinion, Jonathan Weathersbee and Jennifer Windell. Stephen Aldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Aldridge, presently serves as vice-president of the student council and is a nominee for Gover nor’s School. For the past three years Stephen has been a basketball statistician, and a member of both the golf team and jazz band. He has $50,000 and Counting! By Meonne Blalock History has been made - AHS senior Kevin Muse, has been awarded the Holding Scholar ship, which is valued over $50,000 for four years at Wake Forest University. This is only the second time in Wake Forest history that the Holding Scholarship has been awarded to an applicant. Kevin had to compete in interview competi tion on March 2 at Wake Forest. Afterwards he received news by phone and in a letter that he had been selected as the winner of this prestigious scholarship. The only thing left for Kevin to do is to decide whether he will accept this exception ally outstanding scholarship. served as a govemor’s page and participated in the Sunmier Ventures program. Courtney Brown, son of Mr. Charles P. Brown, has served as a student council representative and is presently a peer mtor. A scholar-athlete, Court ney has been involved in many sport activities in the past three years, including cross-country, basketball, track and golf, receiving all-confer ence in cross-country and track. Courtney is currently a member of the FB LA and FC A clubs and is on the Full Moon staff at AHS. jasonByrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. RichardByrd, has been selected as a Govemor’s School nomi nee and is presently a member of the Interna tional and Jr. Civitan Clubs. Jason was also on the track team in the ninth grade. Jennifer Eller, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. George By Meonne Blalock uuisiaiiuuig nrosentS A special congratulations is extended to Kevm Kevin Muse, president o > P from all of us at AHS! new business to the group. Economics in Action Scheduled April 10 and 11 By Rachel Fifteen juniors from Albemarle High School will be chosen to attend the Economics In Action program which will be held on April 10 and 11 • The program is designed to acquaint high school juniors with the realities of their economic envi ronment. All facets of the business world will be explored. All students must be above average, niature juniors who desire to learn more about the professions in the work field of today. Those chosen will meet at the Agri-Civic Center at 9:00 ft's not easy This thing ca[Ced Life 'Mth its Brof^en dreams S\nd (onety nights MdaCCthe things That don't xuorfiout right. It would 6e easier [fit came xvith a script Of ivho we were to meet And the right things to say. And nothing But sunshine ^iUing each day. qfiepainWefeeC cy^n someone leaves our Life Is in direct proportion q'o the joy a part of our Life. Eller, has participated in the Summer Ventures program and the leadership conference held at Converse College. A nominee for Govemor’s School, Jennifer is an active member on the basketball and softball teams. Jill Huneycutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Huneycutt, is an activ&member in the following clubs: FCA, BADD, FLC and Jr. Civitans. Jill has been selected as a nominee for Govemor’s school and is a peer tutor. Jack Linker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Linker, is presently a member of the FCA, Spanish, International and Jr. Civitan Clubs. Jack has been on the golf team for three years and will run track this year. He is also a smdent athlete and an active member on the Quiz Bowl team. Stacey Pinion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanly Pinion, is currently active in the AHS band and won Honorable Mention in the Amy Charles writing contest. Stacey is presently a member of the Jr. Civitans and the French club. She has also participated in the Pfeiffer Wind Ensemble and All-District band. Jonathan Weathersbee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Weathersbee, has participated in several math contests and is a scholar- athlete. He has played football for three years and is a member oi\h& Crossroads staff. Jeimifer Windell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Windell. She is very active in band and Jr. Civitans, and she has been nominated to Governor's School. Recently, she helped bring victories to AHS as a member of the Quiz Bowl team. Something Special Is Going On! By Mesheka Davis Have you ever wanted to come to school and do whatever you were interested in? Well, on March 22, that day will come. Students are going to be allowed to alter their schedule for part of one day. During the week of March 11, you may register for the different courses that will be offered. Each studentmay choose up to 5 courses listing them in their order of interest You will be assigned to your chosen classes during the first three periods of that day. Some of the classes will be taught by professional people within our community. Ms. Debbie Bennett will teach a course just for teens. Ms. Jane Smith will teach an emergency first-aid and CPR course. Ms. Lori Sasser and Darryl Furr will teach a special course on dancing. For the students who are interested in science and the stars, Mr. Herb Hartley and Mr. Danny Blalock will teach astronomy. And for students who would like to leam more about coping with death. Rev. Gus Feathers will be here giving various pointers and advice on this inevitable problem. Other courses, such as computers, chess, sewing, and cooking will also be availabe for our smdents. Students are not guaranteed to get their first choice, but every effort will be made to meet your interests. This morning is sure to be fun for all of us at AHS. Kendall A M. where they will divide into groups includ ing those students from other schools NorthStanly.SouthStanlyandWestStanly. Th groups will travel to various businesses ^d occupations. retailing, manufacturmg. real estat^ . The program promises to be excitmg yes, it would Be easier, 3ut it wouldn't Be Life. Tammy Craig and Eric Smith hope to sharpen their chess skills at the mini courses on March 22. IN MEMORIUM Megan Jayne Cummings January 12,1975 - February 23,1991

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