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News Of Warren Academy
Another week has gone by
so quickly at W arren
Academy that it is hard to
realize that we are in our
third week of school.
Now is the time for us to
develop our school-work
habits Paying close attention
in class as well as good
study habits always reflect
in our work We must start
the new school year off
right! Once we achieve the
feeling of success as a
matter of habit we will then
do our best. L^t all of us try
extra hard this year to make
tSs the best year ever at
Warren Academy.
We want to bring our
friends, patrons, and parents
up-to-date on the
building of the dressing
rooms at the gym Some of
you may not have been out
to the academy recently
The walls are up. and the
dressing rooms have been
partitioned off. Flooring has
been added for the second
story. If all goes well, it ^11
be ready by basketball
season. Keep your fingers
crossed! We want to take
this time to thank the
members of the Athletic
Association who are responsible
for supervising the
building of the dressing
rooms. It will be a great
addition to the gym and to
Warren Academy.
The third graders have
become scientists They are
learning to do control experiments
and how to record
their results They are also
finding out that math is fun
by drawing Venn diagrams
and learning about sets and
subsets.
The student council representatives
were elected last
week. The officers were
elected last spring near the
end of school The representatives
are as follows: Jill
Wemyss and Tom Hardy,
seniors; Justyn Fleming
and Joanne Daniel, juniors;
Peggy Alston and Gene
"Rooker, sophomores; Alison
Burgess and Denise Cheek,
freshmen. Congratulations
to these students on being
elected as student council
representatives.
The junior class was
excited last Friday. They
had to make many decisions
concerning their class rings
-the color of the stone, the
right size, sunburst or plain
stone, etc. But finally everyone
had made his decision,
and the rings were ordered.
We know that they can
hardly wait for the day when
the rings will arrive!
The junior class sponsored
a bake sale Saturday, and
from all reports they did
well. It takes a lot of planned
activities to pay the expenses
of a Junior-Senior Prom.
Thanks from the junior
class to all who supported
the bake sale.
The sophomores and
freshmen have elected class
officers. The sophomore
officers are: Linda Seaman,
president: Ronald Reid,
vice president; Jay Johnson.
secretary: John Burgess.
treasurer The freshmen
officers are: Lisa
Delbridge, president; Alison
Burgess, vice president;
Frances Harris, secretary;
Todd Wemyss. treasurer.
Congratulations to these
students on being elected
class officers.
Plans are now being made
for homecoming which will
be October 14. Alumni and
students make your plans
now to be at Warren
Academy for the football
game and the dance. We
want this to be the largest
homecoming ever!!!!
The Drama Club has
chosen the play, "The
Miracle Worker," to be
presented on October 21.
The cast has been chosen,
and practice has begun. We
are sure that it will be. an
exciting and moving production.
Mark your calendar
now! You must not miss this
play concerning the life of
Helen Keller. Next week we
will present you with a list of
the characters and who will
be portraying them. For
more information be sure to
read our column then!
Warren Academy
Elementary News
ocnooi got on 10 a Dig start
at Warren Academy. Pictures
have already been
made and all students seem
to be looking forward to a
very exciting school year.
Some of the grades have
already gone on field trips
Mrs. Fleming's second
grade class visited the
Warren County Memorial
Library on Thursday. Mrs
Limer greeted the students
with much enthusiasm as
she shared many of the
adventures books can offer
The students especially
enjoyed the "story time.''
Later they toured the
Branch Bank and Trust
Company. Mrs. Elsie Weldon
greeted the students and
conducted the tour
On Friday they toured the
Warrenton Fire Station. Mr.
McCarroll Alston let the students
sit on the fire truck,
try on smoke masks, sound
the siren and many other
things which made the trip
educational.
The second graders are
grateful to Mrs. Mary
Louise Limer, Mrs. Elsie
Weldon and McCarroll Alston
for helping them begin
their school year in such an
enjoyable way.
Mrs. Young advises that
the first graders are still
enjoying the summer incorporated
with their school
work. They are studying a
unit about the beach and
many are bringing in sea
shells for all to see.
First grade students are
also starting a review of
sounds and all are eagerly
working on their letter
formations.
Vaughan Club Meets
By KATHLEEN SELLERS
The Northern Vaughan
4-H Club held its monthly
meeting Monday. Sept. 12.
in the basement of Ashley
Grove Church
Devotion consisted of the
Pledge of Allegiance. 4-H
Pledge, a song, and prayer.
The president Ben Sellers,
presided.
The secretary read the
minutes and called the roll
Eight members were present
and three youth
enrolled as new members.
Two adult leaders and one
new leader were present.
There was no old business
New business consisted of
planning club projects and
of orientation of our new
members and leader.
The educational part of
the meeting consisted of
each member telling what
4-H meant to them.
The group discussed having
projett record books
ready by next meeting.
The next 4-H meeting will
be on Monday,-Oct. 10.
For recreation, we played
the game, "Let's Go Bear
Hunting "
Refreshments were served.
The meeting closed with
the 4-H Motto.
School News From
John Graham High
By TERRY THOMPSON
Since the beginning of
school this month at John
Graham, three types of
faces are seen-the confused
looks of the sophomore,
the bored look of the junior,
and the look of relief on the
face of the senior. (Not to
mention the look on the
faces of the teachers on
third floor who must put up
with the humidity!) But all
on campus are, nevertheless,
looking forward to the
fall activities.
Last Friday, the candidates
for class representatives
and student council
gave their campaign
speeches to the student
body. This year an added
touch of reality was given to
the election—as in real
elections-all those who
wished to vote for the
candidate of their choice
had to register prior to the
election. Voting took place
Wednesday, Sept. 21, and
results will be published in
next week's column.
The candidates running
for offices are as follows:
Senior class: President,
Melissa Exum and Lisa
Reavis; vice-president,
Pam Green; secretary,
Moneak Alston, Avon Webb;
treasurer, Patricia Jones,
Debora Banks; parlimentarian,
Patricia Richardson,
Amanda* Terry.
Junior Class: president,
Annetta Wilson, Robert
Davis; vice-president, Mattie
Williams; secretary,
Charlene Richardson; treasurer,
Ann Spence; parlimentarian,
Susan Williams.
Sophomore Class: president.
Linda Baker, Barbara
Silver; vice-president, Evelyn
Young, secretary, Arlene
Terry; treasurer, Julia
Groom; parlimentarian.
Sheila Fitts.
For senior dais representatives-Penny
Hudgins,
Shaunielle Plummer, Kermit
Richardson, Patricia
Williams, Michael Ross;
junior class representatives:
Yvonne Williams,
Ernest Green; sophomore
representatives: Arvella
Wilson.
In the student council
campaign are Lendia Rose,
Stacey Fields and Lisa
Bobbitt for president; Jason
Young for vice-president;
Denise Coleman for secretary
and Gail Murray for
treasurer.
Everyone is excited over
having their school portraits
made Wednesday, with the
senior ladies and young men
taking theirs in drapes and
suits. Thursday and Friday
the Class of '78 will have
their cap and gown portraits
made.
Although losing the first
two games of the "77-'78
football season in close play,
"Jacket Fever" was regained
last Friday night when
the Yellow Jackets stung
visiting Brunswick, Va., 16-0
on a drizzly wet field.
This Friday, the Jackets
will travel to Northwest in a
non-conference game. Kickoff
time is 8 p. m., so come
on out and support the
Jackets!
Monday, Sept. 26, the
junior class will place
orders for their class rings.
Then they, just as many
junior classes before them,
will wait impatiently for
their return.
Also on Monday, the
senior class will be guests of
Norlina High School for the
annual Career Day, where
representatives from universities
and colleges in
state and out-of-state will
i.elp those who are undecided
about their futures.
Aflatoxin In Corn
Concern To Growers
By L. C. COOPER
Extension Agent
In the states south of us a
high percentage (70 percent
) of corn samples taken
from combines are showing
aflatoxins levels high
enough to be of real concern
to livestock production
especially hogs, cows, and
poultry producers.
The effects of feeding
livestock corn that contains
higher than 20 ppb of the
fungus in questions range
from reduced growth of the
animals to death.
What are Aflatoxins?
Aflatoxins are toxins that
are by-products of the fungi
Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus
parasiticus as they
grow on feed grains, feed
products, foods and other
commodities.
Aflatoxins are most commonly
found in corn,
Soybeans do not usually
contain aflatoxins. probably
because of their high phytic
acid content. Wheat, milo,
and oats infrequently contain
aflatoxin and it's
usually in smaller amounts
than those found in corn.
Visual observation of
mold on kernels. Aflatoxinproducing
fungi usually
appear as a greenish-yellow
growth on the kernels or
between the kernels still on
the ear. Visual observation
does not confirm the
presence or absence of
aflatoxins. only the presence
of mold.
.What encourages the
appearance of aflatoxins in
corn?
, Factors which encourage
the growth of fungi (molds)
on grains, also increase the
chances that aflatoxins will
appear. These factors are:
(A) Temperatures over 85
to 100 degrees F, and 18
percent moisture in harvested
grain,
(B) Relative humidity of
85 percent or moisture
levels of 13 percent or
above,
(C) Damage to the corn
kernels, cracked kernels,
(D) Insect infestation
(E) The presence of
foreign organic matter, and
filthy storage gins.
. What can be done once
corn is contaminated with
aflatoxins?
Little can be done at the
present time except to try to
prevent further contamination
through growth of the
fungus or contact with
heavily contaminated material.
1. Do not crack corn
kernels in combining corn.
2. Do not hold high
moisture corn more than six
hours.
3. Dry corn down to 12-13
percent moisture.
4. Sanitation in storage
facilities.
5. Clean out combine check
each morning for
moldy corn.
.. How can I determine if I
have Anatoxin? Inspect the
field. Aflatoxins contamination
is normally found where
there is damage by insects.
A very light yellowish-green
mold spores, sometimes a
deep yellow green mold
growth as a result of insect
damage can indicate the
presence of Anatoxins producing
fungi or possibly
Anatoxins.
Should I have a test made
before harvesting corn?
Absolutely, if you suspect
Anatoxin in grain (corn)
that is to be harvested.
We have in the Agricultural
Extension Office the
ultraviolet light which is
used in a "test of fluorescence."
If the corn kernels
show up a bright greenishyellow
fluorescense, then
this is a positive test and can
indicate the presence of
Alfatoxins-producing fungi
or possibly Aflatoxins. This
test is far from 100 percent
accurate, but it is a quick
method to check for the
possible presence of Anatoxins.
Positive samples of corn
suspect should be further
tested for Anatoxins in a
qualified laboratory.
Take a representative
sample of 10 pounds of
shelled grain (corn) and
place in a non-plastic
container. Take this sample
to the Constable Building, N.
C. Department of Agriculture
testing station located
on the Blue Ridge Road near
the Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Norlina High School
ACTIVITIES
By Patricia Hicks
N.H.S. is finally getting
back into the swing of
things. The first two weeks
of school is usually filled
with students changing their
schedules and trying to get
in the classes they want.
Things are now getting
settled Teachers are starting
to give tests and lots of
homework. The giving of
tests means everything is
back to normal.
Yesterday (Wednesday)
j. E. Pittman came and
received orders for class
rings Choosing a class ring
is a decision that must be
carefully thought over. A
student only has one, and
they do not come cheap. I
am sure the juniors made
good decisions and when
December comes, there will
be a glow around N. H. S.
from all the beautiful shiny
rings.
This week the '77-78
Student Council will be
selected. Last spring the
officers were elected. Representatives
to the council
are elected from each
homeroom by the students.
The first big task that faces
the Student Council is
homecoming The homecoming
date has been set for
October 21. The Blue Waves
will play Bunn in that game.
The Annual Staff has
started selling subscriptions
for the '78 Yearbook. A
subscription is $5 with a
balance of $3 due when the
annuals come. A subscription
can be purchased from
any member of the staff.
It seems that Norlina
plays just as well in rain as
they do in dry weather. Once
again, the Waves had to play
on a vary muddy field, but it
did not matter to the team.
They poured it on and beat
the Gaston Lakers 22-0. The
Waves have had three
shut-outs in four games.
All of the team played fantasticallv
with good tackles
and good blocks. However,
there was an exceptional
player. This week, the Wave
of the week is David
Rowlette. Rowlette made
three touchdowns in Friday's
game. He ran two of
them, then caught a
touchdown pass from quarterback
Johnny Fleming
and ran for 67 yards. He also
made two extra points.
Defensively, he made eight
individual tackles and six
assets.
This week the Waves
travel to Scotland Neck. The
team needs our support so
plan to go and cheer the
Waves on to victory.
The Warren County 19771978
Post-Secondary Opportunity
Session better known
as College Day, will be held
in the Norlina High School
gymtorium, September 27
from 9 a. m. to 12 noon.
There will be over 75
representatives from colleges,
technical institutions,
military services and other
agencies present to interview
students. Students
from John Graham and
Warren Academy are scheduled
from 9:00 to 10:15 and
Norlina's juniors and seniors
from 10:15 to 12:00
noon. Former graduates
and parents are invited also.
Art Studio Open
To Local People
Ms. Victoria L. Lehman,
artist-in-residence for the
Warrenton Arts Commission
announced this week
that she is working at the art
studio on Front Street and
will be available for inquiry
from the public about plans
for upcoming classes.
"I am inviting people who
are interested to drop by the
studio and talk about these
plans," Ms. Lehman said.
"I look forward to working
with the community and
welcome all those who want
to learn and participate in
some of my art classes," she
added.
Burchette Passes
Welding Test
Thomas R. Burchette of
Warrenton was among five
welding students at VanceGranville
Community College
passing the North
Carolina certification exam
recently.
The test was administered
on campus in September by
welding instructors. By
passing the test, the men
became certified welders
and members of the
American Welding Society.
VGCC welding students
are trained in many skills
and techniques before they
undergo the state certification
exam. The welding
program lasts a year.
Magazines take in more
than $1.5 billion a year for
subscriptions and advertising.
Youth Club
Holds Meeting
By CHARLIE FIELDS, JR.
The Norlina Youth Improvement
Club held its
monthly meeting Monday,
Sept. 12, at 6 p. m. at the
Norlina First Baptist
Church. The meeting was
called to order by Oita
Cheston, president. Devotion
and minutes followed.
Our business session was
based on having a stew on
September 24. We're having
a called meeting on September
22 to discuss who will
furnish ingredients. Mrs.
Louise Fields asked the
members to please turn in
their project record books.
Dues were paid and
refreshments served by
Stacy Fields.
Recital Held
Students of Mrs. Connie E.
Davis entertained at a
recital on Sunday. Sept. 18,
at 2 p. m. at Greenwood
Baptist Church.
Participating students
were Loretta Bullock. Almena
Mayes. Sharon Hawkins,
Mrs. Frances Somerville,
Shelia Allen, tynnette
Barnes, Ivan Barnes and
Lynette Barnes on the piano
and organ respectively,
Regina Wilson, Arie Davis.
Mrs. Dorothy King. Lavonia
Perry and Trudy Edwards
Also, Calanda Jones.
Sharon Jefferson, Mrs
Helen Burnette, Shenne
Greene, Mrs. Doris D
Davis, Jan Jordan, Mrs
Virginia Boyd, Chery!
Shearin and Fenice Boyd.
BASKERV1LLE
Henderson Man
Joins Law Firm
Randolph Baskerville, a
native of Route 3, Henderson.
and former graduate of
Henderson Institute, joined
SMITH & BANKS LAW
FIRM with locations in
Henderson and Oxford on
September 12. after being
sworn in to practice law in
the Durham County Courthouse
on September 7.
Baskerville received his
Juris Doctor Degree from
North Carolina Central University
School of Law, his
Bachelor of Science Degree
from Fayetteville State
University and his Master of
Science Degree from North
Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University
at Greensboro.
He is the son of Mrs. Sallie
Baskerville and the late Mr.
Charlie Baskerville. He is
married to the former Sara
Harriet McLean of Raeford,
and they are currently
residing in Durham.