Volume 1, No. 7
Rocky Mount Senior High School
March 26, 1975
New Committee Proposed
In Response To Letter
DELEGATES CHOSEN — EDNASC delegates are Reginald Sumner, Gevonda Braswell,
Jimmy Aposteleris, Wanda Joyner, Patti Hutchison, and Boon McGee.
Eastern Councils Meet
"We can make it happen”
was the theme for the fourth
annual Eastern District of
North Carolina Association of
Student Councils convention.
Several Senior High Students
attended this convention hosted
by Havelock High School in
Moorinff Honored
SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST CHOSEN — Susan Mooring was
chosen as a finalist for theAngierB. Duke Scholarship. Semi-
Finalists were Bryant Aldridge and Michael Alston.
Susan Mooring, an Out
standing Senior at RMSH, has
been chosen as a finalist in the
Angier B. Duke Scholarship
program. Susan, along with
Michael Alston and Bryant
Aldridge, was among 180 semi
finalists in North Carolina to
compete for the finalist
position.
Interviews for the semi
finalists were held oh February
24 at the St. Paul’s Methodist
Church in Goldsboro preceeding
a steak dinner in the semi
finalists’ honor. Interviews
were conducted by a faculty
member, a student, and an
alumnus from Duke University.
Susan commented that she
found her interview very
conversational and enjoyable.
The questions pertained greatly
to her own opinions and in
terests, especially those which
she indicated on her application
for the scholarship.
The interviewers questioned
Susan about her interest in law
as a possible career, suggesting
that she look into the op
portunities offered at Duke for'
participation in debates. One
question which stuck in Susan’s
mind was, “How do your moral
values differ from those of your
parents?” She replied that
today’s society allows for
greater freedom than that of
her parents.
Susan was notified of her
advancement into the finalist
position on March 6, 1975. More
interviews will be held on
March 20 in Durham. From
March 19-23, all the finalists in
the state will be hosted by Duke
students and will be honored at
a reception and a party.
At this time, the recipients of
the Angier B. Duke scholarship
will be chosen. Around 25
scholarships will be given in the
state and 15 from other parts of
the United States.
Havelock, North Car
Wanda Joyner, Boon M'
Jimmy Apostoleris,
Hutchisson, Reginald Sui
and Gevonda Braswell were the
delegates. Mr. John R.
Woollen was the advisor for
the Rocky Mount group.
After welcoming speeches,
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Jamie King, a biochemist, Lisa
Bearnes, President of the
District and Slate, appointed
committees. Rocky Mount
served as the Resolutions
Committee.
Nominations for new officers
were made. Wanda Joyner was
the only Senior High Students to
run for an office.
Later than afternoon,
representatives attended
Boundry Breaking and various
discussion groups.
Saturday night, delegates
attended a dance at Havelock
High School. Sunday, the
campaign speeches were given.
Delegates were given a period
for questioning the candidates.
The official delegates voted.
Linda Cataldo was chosen
President, Glenn McCoy vice
president, and Cissy Schwinn
Secretary. Delegates had a
rather difficult time in learning
who won the elections when the
elections Committee
mistakenly locked themselves
into a sound-proof library.
At the March 4th meeting of
the SRA, a letter was written to
the assembly which included an
amendment to the Student
Organization Constitution. The
letter was in reference to the
incidents concerning Black
Heritage Week, and the
amendment offered a solution.
(See editorial, page 2.)
The amendement requested
that a Heritage Committee be
established as “an official
organization of the RMSH
Student Government. Ac
cording to the amendment, both
black and white students will
make up the committee.
Much discussion followed the
reading of the letter. During
this discussion, the purpose of
this committee was talked
about. The students who had
knowledge of the origin of the
letter slated that this com
mittee would listen to the gripes
and grievances of the students
at RMSH.
Part of the discussion also
dealt with the fact that students
have a Human Relations
Committee a Student Advisory
Council, a Student Represen
tative assembly, and many
experienced teachers who listen
to and work with students'
complaints. The fact that if
students don't use these outlets,
why would they use any newly
formed committee was
discussed.
After the letter was_ read,
Nancy Davis, president, an
nounced that it would be turned
over to the Constitution Com
mittee. After this committee
studies the amendment, it may
or may not present it to the SRA
for voting. If it is passed, the
amendment must then go to the
student body for the final vole.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED — Gail Phillips and Phyllis
Goffney were chosen as finalists in the National
Achievement Scholarship Competition for Negro Students.
Finalists Picked
Phyllis Goffney and Gail
Phillips, RMSH seniors, have
been honored as finalists in the
National Achievement
Scholarship Competition for
Negro Students.
The National Achievement
Scholarship Program is similar
to the concept of the National
Merit Program. Finalist
RMSH Student
Wins Scholarship
Leigh Ann Allsbrook, senior
at Rocky Mount Senior High,
has been awarded a competitive
Honors Scholarship for the 1975-
76 year at Peace College.
The scholarship, announced
by Dr. S. David Frazier,
president of Peace, is based on
the student’s high school
academic record, SAT results,
and citizenship.
selection is based on academic
grades, SAT scores, ex
tracurricular activities, and the
school's recommendation.
Phyllis is circulation
manager of the GRYPHON and
a varsity cheerleader. She is a
member of the President’s
Cabinet since she is . co
chairperson of the Social
Committee. She also belongs to
the National Honor Society, the
T.A.C. Club, and the Debutante
Club. This year Phyllis has been
selected as Typical Youth,
Rotary Girl, and Outstanding
Senior.
Gail has been an active
participant in many areas. This
year, she has worked on the
Social Committee; she is vice
president of the Kudos Club and
president of the T.A.C. Club.
Gail serves as secretary of
DECA and is a member of the
GRYPHON staff. She was
recently named an Outstanding
Senior.
Upon finding out that they had
been selected as finalists, both
Gail and Phyllis said, “It’s truly
wonderful." »