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PAGE 2 THE GRYPHON MARCH 27,1974 Way To Go! A spociol thank you to tho Dramatics Ooportmont for tholr oxcollont porformonco* givon to lomo of tho •tudont« at RMSH a fow days ago. But a furthor thank you and congratulations to tho oudlonco. Mr. Rawls oskod for eooporatlon, and ho got It. Ho oskod for ottontion and not only did ho got that, but ho kopt It, too. Moybo It was tho fact that tho ploys woro so onfoyoblo that oxploins why tho studonts woro on tholr host bohovior. But whotovor it was, tho poopio planning tho assombiios In the futuro should romombor that students con listen, laugh and behove - all at the same time, too. I'd like to be able to soy that only the Dramatics Department was responsible for the successful ness of the assemblies, yet tho students must be commended for being courteous to each other, os well as to the performers. In both assemblies, everyone was able to en|oy them because everyone behaved. Way to gol Ut's show 'em we DO know how to act like high sclwol students. Lunefaroom Blues The lunchroom has taken quite a bit from tho students. This includes fokes, misuse, and consideration. The I cafeteria offers three mools to choose from. There ore two kinds of. milk, and ice cream galore. And no matter what anybody says, tho food is good I There's no need for the cafeteria to be loft in the condition it Is after lunch either. There ore plenty of trashcans to throw everything in. I guess the jokes about the lunchroom ore mode more out of habit than anything, for half the people making them don't even eat there. But let's put a stop to the jokes. Why don't we try to help out the lunchroom instead of hinder iti 71 And with the new tables and choirs, it's the least we can do. Do Your Pari RMSH Is once again participating In the Foreign Ex change Program. However, without ocltve support by the student body this program will not be as ben^iciol os poslible'. YHis Pf^ram is d marvelous way to' gain Insight* into a foreign country. A student is able through personal contact to discuss tho customs, religion, political structure, social systems, and public opinion in a foreign country. But it Is the responsibility of each student to toko advantage of this opportunity. It Is up to the student body of RMSH to greet tho students when they arrive, help them adjust to our culture, and continue to extend friendship for the duration of their visit. Every student at RMSH should talk to tho foreign exchange student at least once during his departure. Wh^re Do-You Fit In? Attention bored study hall students!! Senior High is now offering a new 12 hour non- credit, non-failure course called Job Decision Making to all students who have a study hall on their present sch^ule. The course has been designated to help students think about their eventual transition from the school environment to the World of Work. The course will be conducted in an informal group participation at mosphere with student groups of 6 to 12. The main question to be answered during the course is “Where Do You Fit In?” The objective of the course will be achieved by occupational information, general education level, and the results of a vocational interest inventory. Students will compare the occupational opportunities that are present. From the outcome of the decision making course students will be able to make better predictions of their future job or career possibilities. DECA Week Is Observed National DECA Week was observed during the week of March 3-10. The D. E. Club of RMSH actively participated, and should be commended for their fine work in promoting the various phases of DECA, The agenda for the week consisted of the following; On Sunday morning, a newspaper item appeared in the morning paper. Monday, March 4, was started off by an Intercom announcement. Wednesday night, was Parent Night, in which parents were made aware of the program their children are involved in. Also on Wednesday morning an assembly was held for the Sophomores and Juniors, encouraging them to apply for D. E. On Friday, March 8, an Advisory Board Luncheon was held in the School Cafeteria. During the entire week, the Club exhibited a Bulletin Board, explaining DECA. Also an exhibit was set up in the Library showcase, and in the D. E. Display Window, the Submarine Exhibit was set up. A display similar to this won 'First place on the State Level and at the State Fair. . . and the next time you have a crisis lilte this Humpty Dumpty thing, give the KING'S WOMEN the first chance." 'W' Around the Campus By Debbie Harvey Only six days are left before the Easter Holidays. Students are ready for the dash to the ocean. Many cannot wait to see that great big body of water. But there has been plenty of water around Rocky Mount Senior High lately. There was the day, which will probably be remebered as the day of the Great Typhon, when the area between the Math-Science Building and C Hall was transformed into a lake. Bill Roebuck, President of the SRA, quickly responded to the plight of the students who were attempting to cross this lake. Dawning upon a solution which could benefit everyone, he immediately began posting signs stating the Ark leaves at 1:30 sharp. The Lake soon drained away and the Ark was sent back to the Five and Dime. The air-conditioning and heating system of the Math- Science Building has con tracted a disease called Why Blow Your Top? Many people say, “I can handle the big problems, but the little ones worry me to death.” Life can be full of minor annoyances: traffic jams, crowded slow elevators, maddening indifference by persons you have to depend on when you’re in a hurry. But don’t work up a head of steam and then blow your top. Instead, discover some personal way of coping with annoyances. Jammed into a subway every morning, one man looks at people’s faces and tries to decide what painting they resemble... Another man foils indifferent store salespeople by pretending is the one who has all the time in the world. Made suspicious by such an attitude, clerks immediately ask him what he wants - Another man read War and Peace while waiting for his chornically late wife... Driven to the brink of madness by the clattering feet of her children, a housewife bought all fwir of them sneakers. Discover your personal way of coping with life and avoid the accident caused by overloaded nerves. It beats blowing your top. trickle-pour-splash splash. Now trickle-pour-splash splash first attacked the unit in Mr. Congleton’s room. It soon spread to Mr. Aber nathy’s room and if it con tinues, Miss Green’s room is next. Trickle-pour-splash splash is a very dangerous disease because it interupts the learning process. A loud bang is the only warning sign given. A few minutes af terward the disease turns into a major catastrophy. A small trickle develops in one corner of the unit. This is usually accompanied by yelling from the students. A pouring stage is next. The students now begin to laugh. Then splash-splash begins. The class is in total chaos. Students are everywhere running and shouting. Teachers in surrounding classes find it impossible to teach and either through curiosity or the desire for peace and quiet leave their rooms and swim to the room under attack. The janitor is soon notified and through fast action the advance of the water is stopped before it speeds into other classrooms. SAT Test Dates $: I;:; Tobe lieldatRMSH :? April 6 May 4 ij;: ::i| June 22 Remember to register, 'f: Letter To The Editor To the Editor: During the regular session of the SRA on March 12, it was resolved ... “that the students of Rocky Mount Senior High express their support of the odd-even gas plan designed for the city of Rocky Mount and do their best to save gas by forming car- pools, riding bikes, and participating in other gas- saving measures.” This resolution is a meaningful gesture on the part of the student body of RMSH; but unfortunately, it will only be effective with the support of every student. PLEASE honor the rationing system and avoid purchasing gasoline if your tank is already half full. Heed the 55 m.p.h. speed limit and take the time to see those things that you missed while traveling at 70 m.p.h. Make a conscientious effort to pool rides, and don’t fail to take advantage of the great American bicycle. It is true that in our security we have grown a bit too passive. We have ap peared content to let things happen to us; we have not asserted ourselves to the point that WE are making things happen to the world. I know of no tetter place to begin than by coping withour present energy shortage. Judging from the caliber of students we have at RMSH, I am certain that we can make a convincing, positive statement on behalf of the young people of our world today. Sincerely, Paula Murrill S.O. Secretary Honor Roll Listed below are the honor roll students not included in the last issue of the GRYPHON. SENIOR “B” HONOR ROLL Doris Silver. JUNIOR “B” HONOR ROLL Gerald Bissette, Gloria Dunn, Donna Joyner, Jan Lassiter, Hazel Mackenzie, and Mary McNeil. The GRYPHON Staff would like to commend each student for their hard work and accomplishments. THE GRYPHON Member of Columbia Press Association Member of Quill and Scroll PUBLISHED Editor Junior Editor Advertising Manager Business Manager Circulation Manager Mmia MONTHLY Debbie Harvey Joe Reeves Cathy Allen Sara Jane Collier Phyllis Goffney Staff Writers c w .r. ,1. . Allen, Joy Bradley, Sara Jane Collier, Nancy Davis, Dawn Gindrup, Phylhs Goffney, Terre Kilpatrick. Janice Joyner, Deborah Turner. Isabel WUliams, Bill Matthews Kim Nelson, Gail Parrish, and Joe Reeves. Advisor Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Mrs. Margaret Williams Mr. Elton Newbem Mr. Carl Edge Mr. Robert Miller * « 7 tt i tf i .
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