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Volume 57, No. 4
ALBEMARLE fflGH NEWSPAPER
311 Park Ridge Road Albemarle NC 28001
982-3711
DECEMBER 1991
Computers Everywhere!
By Mysty Blalock
Is your progress rqwrt different? If so, it has
probably been done in the new SIMS program
called Intergrade. This system allows the teach
ers to enter your assignments with their accom
panied grades into a computer program. This
way if the student has a zero, they can understand
what they missed. Only a few teachers are using
this program right now, but all are expected to be
using it by next year. Among them is Mr. Gibson,
he believes the |jrogram has potential to be a very
efficient alternative for teachers. The system .
saves time for teachers because it automatically
averages students grades. Although the teachers
are having problems learning all the details of the
program, they expect it to be more convenient for
them and students after all the “bugs” are worked
out!
Chad and David look over their new
Integrade progress reports
Don’t Forget to Register
By Jessica Poplin
Ryan fulfills his patriotic duty.
Are you 18 years of age or within 30 days of
your 18 birthday? If so, listen up. The Selective
Service reminds all males to register with the
Selective Service. Registration is very impor
tant and helps guarantee eligibility for important
benefits. If your plans include college, you must
be registered to receive student aid. Job training
benefits and federal employment also require
registration. The state of North Carolina has
passed legislation which requires a young man to
be regis,tered with Selective Service. It’s easy to
register. Allyouhavetodoisgotothepostoffice,
fill out a registration form and give it to the postal
clerk, who will send it to the Selective Service
System. REMEMBER: It*s Quick. It’s Easy.
And It’s The Uw.
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Off to Europe We Go!
By Mysty Blalock and Jessica Poplin
Students of AHS are already packing their
^8gs for Europe. Mrs. Hathcock and Mrs. Dennis
®re taking a group of students to Paris, London,
Rome. These students are looking forward to
get out of Albemarle for a luxurious 12 day
*’endczvous across Europe.
idczvous across Europe. ■ u hirtholace of St Francis. The students will
E)ay 1 -2 wiU consist of a long overmght flight e „ jnto the Great Colosseum.
Jo Britain where they wiU be transferred to their ’ “J the'students wiU visit the ancient city
"otel room. Day 3 will be spent in London. The u y
sites that will be seen include: Downing Street o o ^ ^ students will fly back to
*”‘1 Buckingham Palace. Day 4 they will travel to home." Certainly AHS students on
Canterbury and see where Archbishop Thomas ome ^ culturally aware after visit-
Becket was murdered. Then they will cross the . ® m«ior European countries in 12 days!
'Channel to France. Day 5-6 wiU be spent in Paris mg three major nur«pc»
****1 Versailles. The students will see the Eiffel
trip Itinerary with"
Pettit, Leigh Ann Mauldin, and
" Mrs. Dennis.
Put On Your Thnking Caps!
By Mysty Blatock
It is time for AHS’s smartest team to start their season. They hope to repeat the success of the team
fi-om last year. The Quiz Bowl may have a different starting team but the expectations are the same.
The starting team consists of Steffen Aldridge who is captain, Andy Miskell, Jose{di Kandl, and Jack
Linker. The rest of the team consists of Keith Muse, Jennifer Wendall, Jason Byrd, Matt Allison, and
David Cranford. Stephen believes that even though the loss of Kevin Muse was tough, the team is
optimistic about the coming season. The team under the supervision of Mrs. Grigg has been practicing
every Wednesday to get ready for the first competition. Their first contest is the Hi-Q contest on
January 18 at Davidson. The team will not compete again until early February in the Stanly County
Library Quiz Bowl contest
Tower, Noire Dame, Versailles, and many otho-
interesting auractions. Day 7 wOl be spent at Pisa
and Florence. Some of the attractions there are
the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Horence, which
is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Day 8-9 die
students will travel to Assisi and Rome. Assisi«
Mrs. Grigg leads Quiz Bowl meml>ers through their workouts.
Calling All Star Gazers ...
By Mysty Blalock
Albemarle High’s newest club is in action.
The Science Club, supervised by Mr. Blalock,
has been involved in many interesting activities
this year. The Science. Club has so far has
dissected a dog shark, studied astronomy and the
effects of stars on our lives, and held a star party
on a cold December evening to view the heavenly
bodies in all their glory. If you missed the star
party, don’t worry, another one is being plaimed.
The Science Club welcomes anyone to their
meetings. In the future the Science Club is going
to the hosprital for a visit, they are going to disect
two more dog sharks, and Mr. Blalock has or
dered an electronics set to work with. The club
has no officers and is very informal. They meet
the second Wednesday of each month. If you
have a taste for science, come out and join the
fim.
Mr. Shaw exclaims, "Look at that!"
And the Rains Came
By Jessica Poplin
At the beginning of the school year, did you
have to sit and listen to the teachers complain and
complain about their chalkboards or floors? If
so, it was because of the rain this past summer in
early July.
When the roofers were working on our roof,
the big rain that we experienced leaked in and
flooded the English hall and the home economics
hall. Damage was extensive, including floors on
the two halls, books, walls, boards, and ceilings.
Everything was a big mess!
New floors were put in before school, while
white chalkboards were installed right before
Thanksgiving. 261 lockers will be rebuilt and
repainted during Christmas vacation. The school
is able to defray some costs through insurance
payments, but there is rw estimate yet of the total
damage. The lockers alone will be $3500dollars.
The damage was so bad that the school almost
didn’t open on time, but through the efforts of the
teachers and custodial staff, opening day did not
have to be posqwned.
Amanda Pelt k>oks forward to k>cker
repairs to make her door close easier.