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Page 3 NCSSM CELEBRATES EUROPEAN CULTURES By Hih Song Kim Encouraging greater awareness of various European cultures, Europafest was a two-week celebration in April planned and Implemented by NCSSM's humanities and social sciences department. A volunteer student committee also assisted in the planning. Europe Day opened the event April 19 with a fashion show during supper in the cafeteria. Several students modeled outfits dating from ancient Rome to 19th century Russia. Other days were designated to honor a specific country; included were Latin, Spanish, French, Russian and German Days. Various contests (Tag day, for example), trivia quizzes, guest lecturers, teleconferences and films were offered on a daily basis. The cafeteria staff also participated in the festivities by tailoring meals in compliance with the theme of the day. Guest speakers ranged from retired diplomats to research scientists to a panel of international high school students. Committee Plans Prom Details by Sarah Smith The prom, probably the biggest social event at NCSSM, is only a few weeks away. This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 28, frcxn 8:00 p.m. until midnight at the Durham Civic Center. The music will be provided by "Threshold", a band from Charlotte, and other music will be played during the group's breaks. Catered refreshments will be served at the Prom, and a breakfast will be served afterward at school. An on-campus curfew extension will give students time to return to campus from the Civic Center. Final "curfew checks will be made after the breakfast. Once again this year, students will have access to family cars as stated in the car policy, and parking will be available near the prom site. For those without cars, school transportation will provided to the prom and to several restaurants beforeheind. Invitations go on sale in early May for five dollars a ticket. Pran pictures will be taken, and students will need to pay for these at the prom. They should be back before graduation. The Prcxn is being planned by the prom committee, chaired by senior Angela Chiles. Staff advisors are Susan Hyatt and Gary Gelo. According to Chiles, fund raisers such as the Valentine's Day carnation sale and four doughnut sales, have been very successful in helping to defray the cost of the prom. Dances provided lively entertainment, showcasing the "Little German Band" and an opportunity to sample some German folkdancing. Several international students opted to spend the weekend on campus following their panel discussion. Several also attended the Reynolds Courtyard dance held on April 30. "I had such a wonderful time," said Isabel Alfouso. "Everyone here is so interesting." Saturday Activities Look Beyond Math and Science By Hih Song Kim With the goal of "broadening students' horizons," the May 14 required Saturday morning activities showcases numerous professionals in the Triangle area not involved in science and mathematics. Sponsored by the NCSSM Student Council, chief coordinator Adam Falk comments, "We hope to offer a glimpse of careers in other areas of concentration." Guest speakers slated to appear include Dr. Richard Broughton from the Institute of Parapsychology; Alderman Tom Campbell; H. Lamar Mooneyham, head of the North Carolina Moral Majority; Jan Ramquist from the League of Women Voters; Dr. Kenneth Rockwell, a psychiatrist from the Durham area; Dr. David Sanford, professor of philosophy at Duke University; and representatives from Amnesty International and the War Resister's League. As before, students will sign up for the group they would like to attend. The Student Council hopes that these activities offer a selection which gives each student the opportunity to get exposure to different concepts in different fields. Ginger Wilson, organizer of Europafest, was pleased with its success. "I feel we were quite successful in attaining our goal of fostering an appreciation for European cultures." I 'pimmtiff: Cunningham practices his moves. Chess Team Excels By Steve West The NCSSM chess team, under the leadership of English instructor David Barr, has managed to accumulate an impressive array of awards in state and regional competition this spring. At the North Carolina High School Championships in Raleigh, the team of Robin Cunningham, Mark Harkins, David Long and Ho Cho led NCSSM to a tie for first place with Raleigh's Enloe Magnet School. Cunningham placed third overall in the state, and Harkins captured the first place title in class IV. In addition, Warren Stephens took honors as the tournament's top unrated player. The team rivalled its success at the Southern High School Championships in Atlanta, taking first place in the Novice Division. The team members also excelled indiviually—first, second, sixth and eighth places were won, respectively by Mark Harkins, Tim Brenneman, Toby Falk and Warren Stephens. Will Carr also distinguished himself, amassing the highest score in Class IV. AIFS Sponsors Summer Tour by Kris Pusser On June 21, NCSSM RA Susan Hyatt and students Rebecca Fowler, Teri Wooten and Toni Allen wil depart from the Raleigh-Durham Airport for a two-week tour of Europe. In a program sponsored by the American Institute for Foreign Study, they will travel with groups of other students from North Carolina and surrounding states. The trip is not affiliated with NCSSM in any way, so students who do not participate in the tour are not at any disadvantage from the school's point of view. The group will visit Paris, London, Munich, Brussels, Innsbruck, Venice, Verona, Florence, Rome and the Swiss Alps. The tour will include such historic sights as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piccadilly Circus, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Lake Geneva and the Louvre. They will also visit the Colosseum, the Arc de Triomphe, Westminster Abbey, the Forum the Champs Elysees and the Pantheon before returning on July 5th. Other attractions include seeing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, attending a play in London's West End and visiting the Rhine. It is still not too late to sign up for this exciting trip; students who are interested should contact Susan Hyatt.
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