SCHOOL - SPORTS Pirates claim second win of season against Plymouth By TIRRY WILLIAMS Benind the potent rushing attack led by seniors Richard Thatch and Vincent Foster and a stingy "maddog defense." The Pirates of Perquimans defeated the Plymouth Vikings 20-0 Friday night at Plymouth's Foster Field. Thatch gained 95 of the Pirates 183 rushing yards while the speedy Parker added 48 yards on just nine carries. Defensively the Pirates were led by Marlow Ferbee, Linwood Parker, and Virgil Whitehurst who led an inspired defense that has not been scored on all year. The Pirates forced Plymouth to commit five turnovers halting several Plymouth scoring threats. Coach Pat Morgan was obviously pleased with his team's overall play. "We had good execution for two and one half quarters tonight," Morgan said. The Pirates first score came after Linwood Parker returned a Plymouth punt 48 yards to the Vikings 29 yard line. Four plays later Thatch rumbled over from three yards then booted the extra point to give Perquimans a 7-0 lead at the 10:24 mark of the second quarter. Later in the second quarter, Thatch scored his second touchdown after an 11 play drive that capitilized on Thatch's one yard plunge that gave the Pirates a 13-0 half time lead. Quarterback Teton Reid scored the final touchdown of the evening midway of the third quarter when he ran a quarterback option 28 yards for the touchdown. Thath's extra point made it 2H> for the final ?core. The Pirates will play Chocowinity at home Friday evening. When asked to comment on this weeks game Coach Morgan stated, "Last year we went into the Chocowinity game in the same situation of being 2-0 and executed our best game of the year. To continue to win, we must continue to improve each game and avoid serious injury." Game time friday will be 8:00 p.m. J. V 's win season opener j By TERRY WILLIAMS The Perquimans Pirates J. V. Football Team won their opening gfcme of the season with a solid 24-0 victory over Plymouth Thursday night in Hertford. After a scoreless first half the Babybucks, led by Sophomore The Perquimans J. V. offensive line readies for a succesful evening as they run the score to 24-0 against Plymouth during the season opener. (Photo by Jane Williams.) Jennings named Academic All- American The National Secondary Education Council announced today that Jeanette Jennings has been named an Academic All American. The NSEC has established the Academic All-American Scholar Award Program in order to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the Academic disciplines. The Academic All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or better grade point average. Only Scholars selected by a secondary school instructor, counselor, or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars are also eligible for other awards given by the NSEC. These are awards few students can ever hope to attain. Jeanette Jennings is a 1984 graduate of Perquimans High School. She was nominated for this National Award by Mr. Midgette, counselor of Perquimans High School. She will appear in the Academic Ail American Scholar Directory, which is published nationally. Jeanette Jennings is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jennings of Hertford. the value leader Designed for today's active families. Rockwood mint s set the standard for quality and value. Available in 2.V-29' lengths, all are built to demanding specifications Rockwood brings total livabil ity at affordable price* It"* hard to settle for less than a Rock wood ^ rockwood DISCOVM CITATION- A MANUPAC OUALITY TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR OVCR 35 VIARS Citation oH*f? you th? ultimate voluo trovol trailer in It* quality construction and owmor appool. Coniidtr Citation's quality. do sign, innovation and reputation. Discover for yourself its ton tottk value and groat look*. RV 4 TRAVEL iiAMM'C TRAILER CENTER Ifl fill II O INC. Wwt Irad St PfcoRt 33M256 EHnixtti CHy, W.C. Teton Held hands off to Richard Thatch at Mario w Ferebee makes room for the Pirates to gain valuable yardage. (Photo by Ken Castelloe.) School lunch menus running back Xavier Everett, exploaded for 24 third quarter points. The first score came with 7:47 left in the quarter when freshman Rodney Welch, following a block by Todd Hunter, scored from three yards out. The two point conversion was good. Then at 6:44 in the quarter, Everett picked off a Viking pass and rumbled 41 yards for the score. The conversion made the score 164). Everett added his second score of the evening at the 3:24 mark when he swept left end for the final score. In the fourth quarter George Sadler had a 32 yard score called back because of a procedure penalty. Overall the Pirate defense forced Plymouth into committing five turnovers. The next J. V. game will be against Camden Thursday night (September 13) at Perquimans County High School. Game time will be at 7:00 p.m. The following is a list of meals offered at the Perquimans County Schools for the week of September 17 through 21. Monday ? breakfast, danish, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, pizza or luncheon meat sandwich, potato wedges, green beans, mixed fruit, manager's choice vegetable, milk. Tuesday ? breakfast, cinnamon bun, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, sausage biscuit or sloppy joe, potatoes au gratin, mixed vegetables, pears, baked beans, milk. Wednesday ? breakfst, waffle/honey, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, ham sandwich or chicken pot pie, yams, congealed salad, vegetable sticks, cornbread, green peas, milk. Thursday ? breakfast, muffin, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch, grilled cheese or pork/gravy rice, potato rounds, lettuce and tomato, succotash, fruit, milk. Friday ? breakfast, ham Bridges programto begin Applications for the Bridges Program Cycle that will begin on September 26 in Perquimans County will be accepted in Hertford on Tuesday, September 18 at the Perquimans County Office Building on Church Street Extended. Program director Peggy Burgess said applicants may go to the building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The eight-week preparatory course for General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency tests is funded by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Tarkington & Sons Plumbing If you need a plumber BAD, You need him GOOD. ALL PLUMBING REPAIRS Call 221-4435 Edenton N.C. I lost 33 lbs. and 24 inches in 9 weeks. Soys Helen Hunter, of Hertford. N.C. My thanks go to the Pro fessional Weight Loss Clinic < in Eden ton. They helped me ' lose 33 lbs. and 24 Inches In ' 9 weeks. I feel better physi- > cally and mentally about my- - self. Some people need some- | one to check on them and I'ml one of those people. Melody I gave me encouragement to I get to my goal. Thanks, Professional W*/ghfl Loss Clinic. H.,en Hunter I Hertford. N.C. HURRY! FINAL WEEK Offer txplrot S*p ?. 91, 1914 bhscuit, fruit or juice, milk. spaghetti, shoestring fries, corn. Lunch, chicken pattie or broccoli, fruit, bread, milk. NOTICE OF FARM LEASE The Board of Commissioners of Perquimans County desires to lease and will accept sealed bids for the lease of the farm land in Parkville Township, generally known as the County Home property, for three (3) years beginning on January 1, 1985 and ending on December 31. 1988. The land to be leased contains approximately nine teen (19) cropland acres including four and three tenths (4 3/10) acres peanut allotment. The one acre well site shown as well site No. 3 on map available in the office of the Register of Deeds of Perquimans County is excepted from this lease. The rent for said farm shall be cash, payable in three (3) equal payments, one of which shall be made on January 1st of each year of the lease. Bids must be sibmitted in writing to the under signed Clerk on or before 10:00 a.m. october 1, 1984. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. J.W. Nowell, Jr., Chairman By: Jeanne C. White, Clerk G.E.D. ( High School Equivalency Certificate ) YOUR Path to DON'T DELAY! Cross the BRIDGES to skills training, better jobs, expanded educational opportunity, and personal growth. NO TUITION CHARGE - BOOKS & SUPPLIES FURNISHED TUTORS - COUNSELING - JOB SEEKING SKILLS For More Information and Applications ? CONTACT ? Peggy Burgess, Director or Marcy Thrash, Intake Officer Room A- 11 3 College of The Albemarle 335-0821 Funded by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) (.nllepe of The Albemarle in an Equal Opportunity Innlitnlion ii I kk . i ?

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