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THE GRYPHON — Page Three John Denver Concert Entertains Thousands JOHN DENVER, one of today’s most powerful folk musicians, shows his love of nature and simple country living through his songs. Guidance Center Offers Assistance Deep within the jungle of problems, frustration, or in decision among many students at rtMOM, mere appears a glimmer of hope and relief. The Guidance Office is here to offer assistance to any student desiring it. Many services are located in the Guidance Center with three very helpful coun selors available to carry out these services. William R. Hutchisson is counselor for the sophomore Agent For UNITED VAN LINES WIIUAMS TRANSFER 6 STORAGE, INC. R. G. Williams PRUIOCNT RES : 443.2308 501 N. East Main St. Rocky Mount, n. c. Phone; 442.1188 class, Mrs. Edythe R. Tweedy asists juniors, and Miss Kate Kitchen is available to the seniors for counseling. These counselors are here not only for questioning about college, academics, etc., but also for personal guidance. The Guidance Office is the headquarters of many services of the SKA. Lost-and-Found and Traffic along with several other committees are located here. SRA President Nancy Davis works in the Guidance Office during fourth period. She can be found here every day if she is needed for questions, com ments, and so forth. To seniors who are planning to further their education, the Guidance Center makes available books, phamphlets, applications, college catalogues, financial aid in formation, and Parents’ Con fidential Statement forms. Mr. Hutchisson is in charge of in- Winston Mutual Life Insurance "We build for security” Representative for Rocky Mount, N. C. Steven Barrett — Forest Knight Phone 442-4226 By Kim Nelson A thunderous roar of applause greeted John Denver as he stepped into the stage in the Greensboro Coliseum Friday, Oct. 11, to begin his two and one half hour concert. An estimated 10,000 fans were packed into the auditorium to enjoy the country-folk music. Denver’s opening number, “Starwood in Aspen,” was overcome by warm applause. The informsd, relaxed style of the young musician im mediately set the audience at ease as they joined Denver in singing “Country Roads,” “Sunshine,” “Annie’s Song,” and several of his other most popular songs. Fans relaxed while listening to the music, but certainly showed utmost respect toward Denver and his special talent, for each time he began to play, a curtain of silence fell upon the entire coliseum. “The Eagle and the Hawk” was one of Denver’s most warmly welcomed numbers. Three large screens behind the singer showed breathtaking scenes of a majestic eagle in flight while Denver played and sang. Georgeous scenes of Kansas wheatfields, rolling farmland, and the Rocky Mountains were shown while Denver performed his other songs. forming interested students of opportunities offered in the armed services and military academics. All three counselors are available for consulation about colleges and universities. In addition to offering ser vices, the Guidance Office operates as an important “planning” unit at RMSH. The class meetings held on Thurs day, Oct. 3, along with the PSAT on October 26 and the Senior Open House were arranged through the Guidance Office. Denver escaped his characteristic mellow sound by breaking out with “Grandma’s Feather Bed,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and “Back Home Again,” which are all bluegrass numbers from his latest album. The audience welcomed these tunes with applause, foot stompin’ and hand clapping. As Denver ended his concert with “Rocky Mountain High,” a wave of sighs spread through the auditorium. “But the Colorado Rocky Moun tain high. I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky Friends around the campfire and everybody’s high . . .” Tears rolled silently down thousands of faces as the words penetrated the hearts of eager listeners. After a standing ovation, accompanied by deafening applause and shouts, John Denver returned for an encore saying, “That’s just a httle game I like to play with the audience — run back and touch the wall and see if I can made it back before they stop clapping. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose.” With that, he sang “This Old Guitar” and modestly acknowledged the wild applause. After thanking his fans for their unusually quiet, considerate, and receptive behavior, Denver left the stage. The concert was more than just a couple of hours of music. John Denver shared his life with 10,000 strangers that Friday night, exposing his love for nature, country living, and his wife, Annie. “I want to touch people, not just entertain them,” he stated. Denver obviously has found his perfect means of com munication — his music. And communicating with thousands of people in a single night takes the God-given talent that John Denver has. • COOKES UPHOLSTERY SHOP# Furniture Re-styled, Covered & Repaired Custom Made Auto Seat Covers Nashville, N. C. 54593517 The Lunch Box Hamburgers - Hotdogs - Fritil Chicktn What Is A Study Hall study hall is a compound word. Compound words are two or more words combined for the purpose of merging the words’ meanings. To un derstand more about the compound words, study hall, the word should be divided and examined. study — effort to learn by reading or thinking. This part of the word seems completely incongruous with the action displayed in study hall. Study in study hall? If anyone does “study” in study hall, it could be more truly named scan, or cram. — cram hall? What really seems to take place is a rush job of homework. Study hall could more truth fully be named homework hall. Hall — the most accepted of definitions are 1) a small connecting walkway; usually narrow. 2) a community building used by groups for various gratherings. (as Elam Hall) Some study is held in square rooms, some rec tangular but a small connecting walkway study hall has yet to be invented. Anyone knows that normal study halls do not in anyway resemble community buildings except, of course, 012. But then 012 being “normal” is inconceivable. The decision is that the compound word “study hall” is terribly inadequate to describe the actual goings-on of such a place. In conclusion it is decided that either the inventor of the word was completely ridiculous or the word itself is a strong hint by more knowledgeable persons such as parents, teachers, and principals for students to “study.” 642 Dexttr StrMt Get Fabulous Buys at CAROUSEL FASHIONS 827 Raleigh Road Large Selection of # Jeans 9 Formats # Junior Dresses • Jewelry Open Six Days A Week 11-9 p.m. KILLEBREW STUDIO 134 HOWELL - TELEPHONE 442^123
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