DECEMBER 1993
THE FULL MOON
Features
EDITOR: COURTNEY ROGERS
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As the Saying Goes
by Emily Stonestreet
Have you ever wondered where the little
sayings we hear everyday came from? A long
time ago people were very superstitious. For
example, during the time of witch trials, every
thing from accidents to illnesses were blamed on
defenseless old women accused of being witches.
Many of the sayings that are still around today
could quite possibly have originated on the days
Oh no...Trent's ears are on fire!
when superstition was held in higher regard
than common sense. In any case, the sayings
have been haitded down from generation to
generation.
Here are some of the sayings that have
withstood the test of time. Howmanyhave
you heard before?
* If the Sim sets red, the next day will be
beautiful - a sailor’s delight!
* If your ears bum, someone is talking about
you.
* If you drop adishcloth, someone is hungry.
* If your right eye itches, you must say “My
right eye itches' rabbit’s foot” or you will
have bad luck.
* If you spill salt, you must toss.it over your
right shoulder or you will have bad luck.
* If cows are lying down in the pasture, rain
is one the way.
* If your nose itches, someone is going to
visit you.
* If the arch of your foot itches, you are
going to travel in new territory.
* If you break a mirror, you will have seven
years of bad hick.
Clean-up Time
by Emily Stonestreet
Imagine yourself hiking in the mountains, going to be a problem for our generation to a e.
There is no time like the present to start cleanmg
sky is a vibrant shade of blue and a crisp, cool
^eeze is ruffling the leaves of the trees overhead.
sun’s warmth is penetrating through your
*hirt, seeming to awaken your very soul. As you
follow the path before you, you come upon a
**abbling brook.
The water looks clear and refreshing so you
decide to dip your hands in and take a sip. As you
f®ach your hands into the enticing sparkling
"'aier, you notice a rusty old can embedded in the
^oor of the brook. Suddenly, with the sight of the
foreign object, your surroundings seem to lose
beautiful pristine quality you had enjoyed
a moment before...
... Every day the earth is becoming a bigger
■Wnk yard" and in about ten years the mess is
up. Who knows, if much more time passes, the
mess may be so overwhelming that it will be out
of our control.
Many earth-conscious people are taking part
in efforts to purify our environment Projects
such as Adopt a Highway are underway across
the nation, and anyone and everyone is encour
aged to get involved. With the new recycling col
lection in Albemarle and the numerous other op
portunities to pitch in, no excuse is permissible
for not doing your fair share.
Think twice the next time you start to throw
trash on the ground. You can make a difference
- Mother Nature is depending on you!
Get Us Out of School (Jingle Bells)
Shuffling through the halls
On the very last day
O’re the lot we go
Sqealing tires all the way
Homs on cars honk
Lights on cars blink
Oh what fim it is to know that we have got two weeks.
Oh, get us out of school
Get us out of school
Take me to my home.
Get me out of this prison
So I am free to roam
Oh, get us out of school
Get us out of school
Take me to my home.
The minute the last bell rings
I will be long gone!
We Don't Have to Study for a Test (Winter Wonderland)
School kids scream are you listening
We’re locked in till Guistmas
A horrible sight we’ll be h^y tonight
‘Cause we don’t have to study for a test.
We’re finally out a couple weeks
We won’t miss the school that reeks
Catching up on our sleep ‘cause our alarm clock won’t beep
‘Cause we don’t have to study for a test.
In the schoolyard we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Tommy T.
He’ll say kids why don’t you go to class now
And we can kick him in his snowcap knees.
He’ll try to chase us down
His snowcap knees drag the ground.
He’ll never catch up cause he’s in a rut
And we can do the job when we’re in town!
Hark the Last School Bell Rings (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)
Hark! The last school bell rings
To the door the students spring.
Vacation’s here and school work’s mild.
Our two weeks will be fim, wet, and wild.
Joyful as we gather ‘round
We’ll leave this school without a frown.
Finally this day has come
Any regrets? We’ll have none!
Hark! The last school bell rings.
Holidax) Horoscopes
^®8ittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
^e unexpected surprise will strike you this
j^°nth. Friends will be looking to you for all
of activity plans, but best of all, you will
into a long-lost pal.
^®I*icom (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Your parents are fed up with your attitude
'«tel
|y. Ease up and give them a break.
*lmas will be wonderful and you will get
y what you ask for.
Vi
Of
_®rius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)
lour love life is a mess as well as the rest
y°Ur life. Get organized and set your
^j^ities. You will have to make a huge
**ion on your own. Those who love you
‘t^pport whatever you do.
By Laura Smith
Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)
You really need this Christmas break. Your
work load has been overwhelming. After the
holidays everything will fall right into place.
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
You have recently gotten great news
dealing with your future. A great load hw
been lifted off your shoulders now. 0°" ‘
worry about your k>ve life. It wiU woric out for
the best
Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21)
Your life has been going smoothly. Watch
out for a litUe bump up soon. Take it in stri e
and move on. Things aren’t ever as bad as
they seem.
and Carmen Land
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Keep those grades up. Your future depends
on them. Your parents are constantly on your
case. Deal with it the best you can and
remember that you have friends that will help
you out.
Cancer (June 22-July 23)
You would kill for some heavy duty
outdoor activities (camping, stadium con
certs?) Your phone will be ringing nonstop as
anxious friends look for you.
Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)
It’s the little things in life that make you
smile this month. You will surprise yourself
when you rescue a friend in need. You will
definitely be rewarded for your hard work.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept 23)
An old flame (who has yet to get over you)
is back in the picture. A certain friendship is
also on shaky grounds. Get set mentally and
definitely be careful.
Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)
Being aggressive isn’t your thing - if he/she
is interested, they’ll come to you. You aren’t a
flirt, because frankly, you could live without a
boyfriend/girlfriend. Staysteble.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
A confrontation you’ve been dreading ends
up being easier than expected. You may be
disappointed. Things will end up going your
way, so stay positive.