MAY 1998
THE FULL MOON
features
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Editor: Beverly Poplin
by Nikillya Clark
(QTaurus 4-21 to 5-21
You know that guy or girl you’ve been eyeing for
months? If you ask him or her to go dancing or to
a movie, he or she will say yes. So don’t wait
around. You and your buds will turn your house
into party central at the end of the month. It’ll
be the last big blowout of the spring.
(QGemini 5-22 to 6-21
Pack your bathing suit. A trip to the water is on
the calendar. This is one of your more social
months. Your friend’s brother looks like a good
romantic prospect. Be careful who you talk to
on the internet. Your folks may not approve of
some of your chat-room chums. Don’t fight with
friends about money.
i^Cancer 6-22 to 7-23
This month you’ll discover that you have a cool
new talent. Whether it’s a Michael Jordan jump
shot or an uncanny ability to make extra cash, it
will definitely add a spark to the final weeks of
school. Toward the end of May, you’ll get the
urge to spend sometime alone.
(J^Virgo 8-24 to 9-23
If you don’t give your boy or girlfriend some
breathing room, he or she will begin to feel
suffocated, and he may end up cutting you loose.
Your paycheck will bring a smile. However, keep
the hope alive this month because school may be
a little rough.
Q Libra 9-24 to 10-23
Romance will be linked to good times this month.
You’ll meet up with someone flirty at a party, a
game, or a concert. You’ll have the time of your
life! Whether you try a new do or buy a trendy
outfit, you’ll look and feel GREAT.
Q Scorpio 10-24 to 11-22
If you’re still aching over a past heartbreak, it s
time to chill. Once you do, you’ll meet a sensitive
person who will help you make a complete
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AotFom!
by Mandi Hathcock and Beverly Poplin
Lights! Camera! Action! AMS has
its very own star in the spotlight. Melissa
Fair, an advanced drama student for the second
year, has made her way to the Uwharrie
Flayers stage. Starring in the production
Harvey this spring, Melissa impressed many
of the audience with her acting abilities. As a
key character in the play, she portrayed the
role of Nurse Kelly. Mr. Moran was extremely
proud of her performance. I le said,' Melissa
is definitely one of the most talented actresses
I’veeverhad in my classes.” Melissa s natural
ability to act has helped her to catch the eyes
of many people in our community. e
that she hopes to be in another Uwharne
performance very soon. Though the work on
Harvey was stressing and trying at *
thinks it was definitely worth it. Long hours
were spent rehearsing lines, learning blocking
and building the set. She also kept up
schoolwork during these strenuous wt
•
Maybe one day we’ll see Melissa on the big
screen, but until then she’s slowly making her
way to the top. She said she hopes to become
a household name one day. So, be on the
lookout for this forthcoming star! Good luck
Melissa!
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by Ben Lisk
recovery by the end of the month.
(QSagittarius 11-23 to 12-21
Your normal carefree attitude may turn intense
and obsessive. Don’t be surprised if your friends
say, “What’s up with you?” A younger brother
or sister may hit you up for a loan, but in the
mean time you may need the money yourself
(QCapricorn 12-22 to 1-20
Cap girls have known for awhile now that
something isn’t right, whether it’s with that guy
or girl, that friend, or that family member. Talking
things out could help, but just waiting things out
might solve your problems faster.
iQAquarius 1-21 to 2-19
This month someone will challenge you to take a
risk. But before you dive right in, think about
the consequences. Thinking it out will pay off.
Meanwhile, a certain someone will soon hint at
asking you out. Be ready to say yes!
(Q Pisces 2-20 to 3-20
This is a good month for you girls and boys to
swim alone and rediscover how interesting you
are while you get over that former crush. Around
the middle of the month, you may have a little
misunderstanding with someone, but your
sensitivity will keep you smooth things over.
(J^Aries 3-21 to 4-20
Tired of going solo? Take heart! A killer-looking
guy will come to your rescue by asking you out.
Don’t blow it by playing hard to get. Stop being
so ambitious for once, and you’ll need a break, so
max out the last days of spring by relaxing.
(QTaurus 4-21 to 5-21
Bull girls will learn this month that trying harder
can’t always make things better. But you’ll be
happy to know that midmonth you’ll finally start
feeling like people are actually listening to you.
Remember; catching too much sun may lead to a
bad summer.
What the dilly yo? It’s art from the
underground and it involves bringing in the rucas.
I am referring to the hip/hop industry that keeps
it real. True hip/hop is the purist way to put the
struggles of everyday life into words or phrases.
This particular style avoids the Boyz II Men
scene and shows no love to wanna be’s that sweat
their style. Some influences to the hip/hop era
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Melissa is on her way!
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Vonnell, Wallace, and Michael
work the mike.
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by Ben Lisk
School is winding down and AHS seniors
are puting on a frown. That’s what my
school paper said and at that moment lots
of thoughts popped into my head. I
thought to myself. “My time here is
through.” and thought again, “What now
to do? Should I strive further in school or
just scrownge around Albemarle and just
think I am cool? Should I pack up and head
to the beach where it is hot, or just settle
down in Sky-City parking lot? Should I
find me a babe and swing, or just work 24/
7 at Burger King?” All these thoughts
made me sad, so 1 could not help to think
about all my chill times at AHS I have had,
1 realize that I have another year to make
memories, but I asked some seniors, who
have only a few days left as high school
students, some of their memories.
Bo Andrew; The wolf
Jennifer Byrd: Cheerleading and Mr.
Moran’s classes
Misty Caudle; The lunch table talks with
all my best friends.
David Coble: ['riday night football games
Jodie Dennis: Walking in the doors as a
proud freshman and out the door
as a proud graduate.
Tiffanie Eudy: Good times with friends
and meeting the love of my life.
Stephen Freshly: Winning the conference
soccer championship.
Justin Kimrey: Camping trips!
Le-Quan Robinson; Being the smallest and
slowest jv football player my freshman
year.
are Busta Bust, Master P, A tribe called Quest,
Onyx, and Method Man and the entire Wu-Tang
clan. These are not the only lyrical expressionists
out there; we have some at AHS. These students
are Michael Gould, Darian “Face” Drye, Vonnell
Little, Wallace Andrews, and Jermaine Carson.
Junoir Michael Gould states, “ I keep it all real
and it’s how I relate to who I am. Rap comes
from the heart, not from the mind.” Face quotes,
“ I just like to grab the mic and kick the illest
rhymes 1 see possible.” From a different angle,
Vonnell Little states, “ 1 prefer the name Eclipse
when I grip the mic. I know all of us create dope
rhymes, but it get the phattest when freestyling
comes along!” The statement “freestyle” refers
to unrehearsed rapping. You just flow. Whatever
comes to your mind, you just spit it out. No
written lyrics, no memorized songs, just the mic
and the rapper on the scene. All rappers support
the hip/hop scene, and I think it is chill to see all
these young rappers get together and just lay
down some rhymes. Whether or not you are
with the hip/hop scene, you must do one thing,
and that is respect it. Because like Michael Gould
stated, “Rapping does come from the heart and
is a way for people to express themselves”.
^STi|i;ttES^
by Beverly Poplin
Though most students here at AHS can’t
wait for the bell to ring on June 5, others will
continue their studies throughout the sum
mer. This spring. Governor’s School and
Summer Ventures nominees went through
trials and tribulation auditioning, writing es
says, collecting recomendations, and filling
out complicated forms. For three of our stu
dents, the hard work paid off.
Melisa Bates will be at'
tending Governor’s
School for mathamatics,
las will Trevor Szolics.
Governor’s School is is
the oldest statewide sum-
mer residential program for
Bates academically gifted high school
students in North Carolina.
These students well de
serve the credit. Also,
Catherine Nance, a
sophomore student, will
be attending the Summer
Ventures program at at
UNC at Wilmington. She
will be studying Marine Biol- Szoiics
ogy with one hundred other
juniors and seniors
throughout the state.
I We’d like to give a big
congratulations to all of
these students on their
well deserved honors! Way
Bhce