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Thursday, February 10,1977 — THE GRYPHON — Page Three Letters to the Editor QoomfirEAm TIRE CENTER Owned & Operated By Wayn#!,. Trull, Inc. Your Headquarters For Good Y^r Tire, GE Appliances, Sony TV and Stereo — Complete Auto Service. West Thomas & Franklin St. Rocky Mount 977-2045 Fairview Shopping Center Tarboro 823-5191 X mTon) my fiBcm euTFotf fiecotiio IfHEM/... iTtneHM/., Dear Editor; Because of recent misunder standings about the use of the library at Rocky Mount Senior High School, we feel that it is necessary to restate the policies concerning the library. First, the space we have is limited because we do not have the use of Room 014 as a part of the library for teachers and students doing research or reference work as class groups. Our own re-accreditation committee in 1972 recommended the utiliza tion of 014 as a classroom for library use as was originally planned. Due to the size of the student body we are still unable to use this room. Another circumstance that has limited library accessibility is the use of the library for testing. The library has been closed for all or part of ten days this semester for testing. The complaints about library use arose during the last nine weeks when English classes were working on research as prescribed by the course outline for these courses. Also in progress during this nine-week period was research by eight social studies classes. In addition other classes had sixty-four periods of regular class time scheduled in the library during October and November. However during this time, as always, the library has been opened from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:20 until approximately 4:00 p.m. with no restrictions. We do not wish to preclude the use of the library from any students; but when space is limited, priorities must be set. We are asking the coopera tion of students and faculty in using the library to its best advantage. We offer the following suggestions: 1. It may be necessary to limit the number of students coming to the library from study halls when classes are working on research. We will designate those days as Maximum Use Days. On those days students with specific assignments from subject teachers will be admitted to the library with a note from the teacher stating the nature of the assignment. 2. Study hall students will be permitted to check out news papers, magazines, and refer ence books to use in study halls. £ SOAPBOX By Billy Carroll 3. The library is open from 7:30 until 8:30 a.m. and from 3:20 until approximately 4:00 p.m. every day without restric tions. 4. Because of the limited space and because of those students who use the library for social functions, we request that study hall teachers use discre tion in granting students permission to the library. 5. We ask that only those students come to the library who have specific need for library materials. We hope that the steps we are taking will restore confidence and good will in the operation of the library at Rocky Mount Senior High School. Sincerely Yours, Ella H. Davis (Librarian) Barbara S. Edwards (Librarian) To the Editor: I think I felt the same as when I was watching the final climax of “Jaws.” There was the same low, rumblng sound of my stomach turning as I silently and still apprehensively watched the last new member of the National Honor Society walk triumphant ly on the stage. And then came the almost sickening horror as 1 finally, almost reluctantly, realized what had happened. Quickly directing my attention to the faces of the stage, I scanned through the two light-colored rows. No, only a finger-toll of black faces, and none of them * sAlmand’ss OeCOUNT DRUGS Downtown West M Plaza Oakwootl Shopping Center « •X a * * * * « * ROCKY MOUMT M)-W.E-S-T Discount Prices In Town —ON — •HEALTH AID BEAUTY AIDS * * * * * * * * •» * ♦ *PRESCR1PTI0NS ♦ J PHOTOGRAPHIC 2 2 •PHOTOGRAPHIC ? S NEEDS ? ^ -also- S ^ •STROBE LIGHTS £ # *BLACK LIGHTS # * ‘PATCHES # # •MUCH MORE # ♦ * new members. I was amazed, then doubtful, then fully aware that seemingly no black had the qualities to be inducted as a member of the National Honor Society. Why? I asked myself. Surely at least one had the potential to become a member of this famed society. Sadly searching the rows of lighted candles again, I thought of a day when someone would see rows of black and white polka-dot upon the stage. Cathey Sharpe Editor’s Note: The qualifi cations for entry in the National Honor Society weie discussed In the “Soapbox” located on page three in a previous issue of The Gryphon. Any further questions should be forwarded to the Guidance Office. Though the average student at RMSH receives almost one hour of instruction in each of his classes five days a week, the majority of learning takes place outside school. Homework is necessary to gain a certain proficiency in his course of study at a reasonable pace. While such a system demands the student exercise his mind independently, it often hinders him. Even with adequate class instruction, the student often can’t understand and complete his assignments. These assignments are frequently graded which is unfair. At best the student must wait until the next class to receive help which not only slackens his own learning pace but his classmates' as well. To remove such unfairness and expedite the learning process, the school system could organize a program where teachers of English, math, social studies, science, and foreign languages could provide assistance through the school week during after school hours. This could be ac companied by telephone where the telephone numbers of the teachers on duty would be made available to student on a switchboard constructed at a particular school. The teachers could serve on a rotating basis for which they would have to volunteer unless the administration or a local civic organization would provide compensation. This solution is realistic. A similar program exists in Richmond, Indiana for grades seven through twelve. An swers to specific questions in organizing such a program can be obtained from: Marshall Moore, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Richmond Community Schools, 300 Whitewater Blvd., Rich, Ind. 47374. Nine Weeks Honor Roll Addition In our last issue a mistake was made and the following students were omitted from the Honor Roll. From homeroom 128 Danny McDonald made the “A” Honor Roll and Mary Dresser, Lenay Freeman, Lynn McKinney and Clin Wilson made the “B” Honor Roll. From homeroom 014 Robin Harrell, Janet Kitts and Clarence Wiggins made the “B” Honor Roll. YOU PUT US OM THE MAP. When we opened our first Hardee’S, we opened them right here In the Carolinas. And today, v\^h more than 900 restau rants across the united states and^o foreign countries our home is stili the carolinas. Which is why, no matter how big we get tomorrow, well 3^av^j^ember ail of you who helped get us off the ground So next time you say hello to our delicious charbroiled bur gers, golden french fries and all the other good things on our nationally famous menu, give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. After all, it was you who put us on the map And well never forget it. idesx: CharbroH Buigers
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