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PAGE 2 the gryphon WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1972 Hieyfe iWcd Many students thus far this school year are not in the position to see the relationship between students and administration at RMSH. Although it has been written about to a great degree, mostly in a negative sense in past years, the cooperation between the stu dents and the gentlemen in the main office here at school and at the superintendent’s office has been out standing this year. The term “administration*’, usually has a connotation of being an alien force. Things have changed - for the better. The term . “administration" this year seems to be more of a helping hand to us students. Their efforts can be seen by all the Senior Privilege Committee, under the gui dance of John Surles, has found Mr. Newbern bending over backwards to meet and discuss privileges. THE GRYPHON staff has received a letter of congra tulations from Superintendent Currin, K’s the little things like this that help build unity between stu dents and administrators — and the students at RMSH are fortunate to have intrested administrators. SeniorsSeware! Recent four-and-one-half week reports have indi cated that a plague has once again infiltrated the ranks of the Class of 1973 at RMSH. This seasonal virus, affectionately labeled “Senioritis” by many students, is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions around campus. “Senioritis" is a state of mind symptomized by a drop in grades, and a **just-one- more year-and-Pll-be-outta-here*’ attitude. What ever the cause, stern self-discipline is required to overcome this affliction. Ai^rently many students feel they already “have it made,*’ but unless they ‘‘shape uj^” their attendance at ftbinicipal Stadium June 6 will not be necessary. ara Ored CominS.' There they are . . . hidden by the dark and spooky streets. Turn around slowly and look. WATCH OUT! It’s a witch! She’s coming at you on a broom. And what’s that behind you! It’s white ... it looks like it’s floating ... it looks like a ... it is ... a ghost! And, ye gads, it’s holding hands with a skele ton, a talking skeleton. Look! There’s a black cat, bats, and even pirates. Get off the streets! It’s no place for you! Now that you’re safe, maybe you would like to take another look at these strange creatures. Want to? Sure, go ahead. Be brave. ■ Well, what do you know. They’re counterfeit gob lins and ghosts. The witch just took off her ugly face and skeleton is giggling. Why not? The last night of October is Halloween and trick-or-treat time! They will be at your door soon, so be pre pared with some goodies as offerings. Although you can’t tell by watching, the peace of fering custom today is a version of semi-religious rights, which were held onAIlHallow’s Eve in the mid dle ages. It was believed, then, that on October 31 the spirits of the dead visited their earthly homes. They also believed that Saman, the lord of the dead, had evil spirits come to earth, so fires were built and sacrifices were made in an effort to ward off these spirits. Today’s October 31 spirits, however, are simply of the trick-or-treat variety. Treat ’em well. I Around The Campus —by Ray Brinn Welcome to another edition ot THE GRYPHON! We hope in our second twelve-page is sue to bring you up on the latest on “what’s going on” at Senior High. Probably one of the pleasant memories I'll ever have of good ole’ RMSH took place at the Homecoming Pep Rally some weeks back, A lot has happen ed since then, but I stlU feel it deserves mention even though It may be "old news,” The mini-parade was fantastic, and the cheerleaders, Mrs, Rose, the Service Club,. Mrs, Win stead, the band, as well as the administration and involved student government officials are to be congratulated. I remember the event so vi vidly mainly because of my escapade as a cheerleader, A- long with about twenty other guys who were conned into the deal, we felt we were really making fools of ourselves — but we’d never had a better time doing it! The cheers were something straight from a nur sery rhyme book — who else but Mother Goose could dig up a cheer like "big dog, little dog, middle sized pup, c’mon Gry- phs, let's beat 'em up!” The wigs, balloons, and lipstick did n't make things any more com fortable either- And our grand entrance into the gym - oh, well, anything in the name of school spirit. Good luck to Headhanters, Inc., on the now somewhat roc ky trail to the division cham pionship, If Fike and Golds boro can work things out among themselves, we’ll be in the dri ver’s seat, I don't remember where It all went, but somehow these first couple of weeks of school have emptied the wallets of a lot of students and their par ents, Thinking back, though, there was that GRYPHON sub scription, the Hl-Noc-Ar, pic tures, magazines, game tic kets, pep ribbons, corsages, bus tickets — now I can see where it all went! Next issue we hope to have a poll taken by the staff on the presidential and state elections. We will then see how RMSH stacks up to the rest of the na tion, All seniors who are eli gible are encouraged to vote — we’ve got the right, let's use it. One last word: THE GRY PHON staff would like to thank Mrs, Ada Hobbs for her seven teen years of unselfish ser vice to students of Rocky Mount Senior High, We'll miss her, and after seventeen years of putting up with kids like us, no one can blame her for re tiring. Again, letters to the edi tors are invited. Please write! Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, As chairman of the Senior Privileges Committee, I would like to thank Mr, Newbern and the members of the committee for working with our senior privileges, Mr, Newbern was very understanding and he was open-minded at our meeting. Although he had another meet ing at the time, he came and met with our committee. Also, I would like to ttiank the members of the commit tee, Cav Martin, Churck Rehm, the class officers, David Jor dan for their outstanding work. With continued interests in stu dent affairs as these students and Mr, Newbern have shown, RMSH cannot help but be a bet ter schooL Thank you John Surles Chairman, Senior Privileges Committee Poetry By LANGSTON HUGHES I got those sad old weary blues, I don't know where to turn. I don’t know where to go. Nobody cares about you. When you sink so low. What shall I do? What shall I say? Shall I take a gun and put myself away? I wonder If one bullet would do? Hard as my head Is, It would probably take two. But I ain’t got Neither bullet nor gun - and Fm too blue To look for one. Officers Discuss Barbecue Sale The main project of the year for the Vica Club is the up coming annual barbecue sale, November 10-17, at Parker's Bar-B-Que located on Highway 301 North of Rocky Mount, Tickets on sale now for $1,60 from any member of the Vlca Club, Profits will finance the club’s activities such as Lea derships Conferences and the employer - employee banquet. It’s vegetarian vegetable.' THE GRYPHON Member of Columbia Scholastic Press Association Member of Quill and Scroll, LH.S,H.S,J. $1,25 Yearly Co-Editors William Farmer, Ray Brinn Advertising Manager Janet Barkhouse Business Manager , , , Theresa Stubbs Circulation Manager - Sue Ford News Editors: Pam Longwill, Lynne Hobbs, Jeanne Wilson, Beverly White hurst, William Farmer Feature Editors: Mona Macky, Theresa Stubbs, Sue Ford, Maxine Joyner, Myra Fisher, Kent Washburn, Frank GilUsple Sports Editors: William Bennett, Cameron Prlvott , Editorial Writers: Debbie Harvey, Ray Brinn Advisor Mrs, Margaret WiUlams Principal Mr, Elton Newl>ern Associate Principal Mr, Robert Hines Assistant Principal . , , Mr, Robert Miller
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