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THE FULL MOON
Friday, December 16, 1950
THE FULL MOON
Published Monthly by Members of Mrs. Fry's
First Period English Class
STAFF
Editor Phyllis Kluttz
Managing Editor Jo Ann Burrell
News Editor Myra Davis
Feature Editors Lib Elder, Nell Hatley
Sports Editor Charles McManus
Assistant Sports Editor Robert Scaggs
Reporters—Mary Lowder, Bill Morris, Tommy Morris, Jane Rogers,
Dot Gaskin, Jeweline Holt, Blondell Lucas, Virginia Brown,
Martha Knight, Bill Barnes.
Feature Writers—^Joe Whitley, Charles Palmer, Anne Taylor, Helen
Harwood, Angela Moncrief, Frank Eflrd, Sidney Helms,
George Causby, Elbert Whitley.
Sports Writers—Charles Whitley, Kenny Brown, John Reap, Buddy
Donaldson, Don Wagner.
Business Manager Jane Little
Assistant Business Managers..... Max Pennington, Alton Talbert
Circulation Manager Glenn Cranford
Advisor Mrs. Paul B. Fry
Merry Chnstmas to All
Christmas Spirit is wonderful to have. It is to most of
us a feeling of wanting to be doing something that is fun all
of the time. Going to parties, getting the whole gang together,
and seeing all of the movies that come to town is usually our
holiday program. And, of course, there are all the big dances
and new evening dresses that must be had, but what about
Mom and Dad?
Mom has to stay in the kitchen making fruit cakes and all
sorts of good candy while Dad is working trying to be able to
pay those bills after December.
By helping Mom at home or trying not to spend too much
around Christmas we can all still have a grand Christmas and
a bigger family Christmas than we have ever had.
Make this a merry Christmas for the whole family.
There Is a Santa Claus
As another Merry Christmas rolls around the corner, we
teen-agers aren't as enthusiastic as our smaller brothers and
sisters, for we have been told there isn’t a Santa Claus.
Oh, but there is! Just because he isn’t the fat, jolly man
with a little red nose, long white beard, wearing a red and white
suit of clothes that we see in pictures, we force ourselves not
to believe in such so-called childish things. However, if there
isn’t a Santa Claus, where do all of our gifts come from? Some
one has to put into people’s hearts the love and good will that
inspires the giving of such gifts. So let’s just say that Santa
does the kind deed of making every one happy at Christmas.
Although we don’t see him in person and can’t hear him
speak, nevertheless, he is there.
King Football
As King Football slowly descends his royal throne so his
successor Basketball may reign, we would like for our fine coach
and his football team to take a big bow.
This year Coach Webb and his team have led themselves to
a total of seven wins, two ties, and two losses, and have placed
themselves third in the South Piedmont conference. Coach was
selected as one of the instructors for the Optipist Bowl, and
“Whit” Whitley, Reid McLendon, and Ed Patterson played in
the game.
In 1947, when Coach Webb first took over his duties, he sent
“Goo Goo” Gantt, who is now famous at Carolina, to the Shrine
game, and again this year he sent Co-Captain Ed Patterson to
play. Last year one of Coach’s top boys. Bob Youngblood, played
in the All-Star game at Greensboro.
Five of Coach Webb’s boys are playing on college football
teams, and from seeing this year’s team, it looks as though there
will be plenty more doing the same.
So it’s hats off to King Webb and his royal knights in shining
football suits who have showed us how you really play with a
pigskin.
Hats Off to Mixed Chorus
Hats off to Mr. Fry and his Mixed Chorus for the grand job
they have done all year.
The Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Chorus, and Boys’ Chorus gave a
Christmas concert on December 7th. This was a joint program
with the Hickory choruses. The two choruses, which combined
contained 216 voices, had worked separately on 25 numbers,
then joined to present the concert.
The Hickory- chorus came here the day of the concert, and the
two choruses practiced all day together. The concert was held
that night.
Mr. Fry and the Mixed Chorus gave a Thanksgiving program
for the Open House held at this school. His chorus has also
sung at various clubs this year.
The chorus has done very well, and everyone in A. H. S.
is proud of them, but the person who is really responsible for
the performance of the chorus not only this year but who has
been for many years in the past is our own Mr. Fry, He is the
one who sweats it out all year. So let’s say hats off to Mr. Fry
and his choruses for the grand job they’re doing this year.
Student Impressions
1. Nickname, “Peanut”; pastime, playing ping-pong; weakness,
JES; hangout, YMCA; ambition, to be a physical education
teacher.
2. Nickname, “Hotrod”; pastime, just loafing; weakness, girls;
hangout, Stanly Dairies; ambition, to be a stock car driver.
3. Nickname, “Serious”; pastime, managing the football team;
weakness, women; hangout, with the football team; ambition,
to work for the State Prison.
4. Nickname, “Bow Wow”; pastime, playing football; weakness,
Margt. Brunson; hangout, school; ambition, to kick extra points
for AHS.
5. Nickname, “Country Gentleman”; pastime, playing football;
weakness, girls; hangout, Ice Plant; ambition, play professional
football.
6. Nickname, Franchot; pastime, television; weakness, girls;
hangout, Stanly Theatre; ambition, to play basketball.
7. Nickname, “Soily”; pastime, music; weakness, boys; hang
out, K & L Drug; ambition, to get married.
8. Nickname, “Cat”; pastime, loafing; weakness, um-m; hang
out, school; ambition, to get through college.
Library News
At the Book Fair held Novem
ber 20 and 21 the school library
purchased several new books
which are on the shelves ready
to entertain all book fans.
Animal Homes, by George F.
Mason, presents in words and pic
tures a fascinating account of the
places where animals live. Wood
chucks, bears, squirrels, moles,
beavers, spiders, and many others
are included in this book. Some
of the animals are clever con
struction engineers, while others
are less resourceful and simply
move into abandoned burrows or
dens in rocks or hollow trees.
Although the football season is
over. Hold That Line, by Joe
Archibald, will be fascinating to
all who enjoy the game.
My American Heritage presents
poems and songs, filled with
happy memories, glowing inspira
tion, and hearty, wholesonie read
ing— a perfect fireside book for
everybody.
A book on design that will give
new eyes to many people who
hUve been looking at, but not see
ing, the beauty in the every-day
world is Discovering Design, by
Marion Downer.
Abraham Lincoln, Friend of the
People, by Clara Ingram Judson,
is a rich and satisfying biography
of the prairie president, based on
the most up-to-date and accurate
sources of information. Here is
the real Lincoln — in his gaunt
ness, his gawkiness, and his great
ness — the backwoods boy who
became president and saved the
Union.
Thrilling action, high-spirited
horses, a boy’s courage, and the
warm comradeship between a
father and son are all woven to
gether in a fascinating new book.
Born to Trot, by Marguerite
Henry.
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A number of interesting books
have been donated to the library.
Life of An American Workman,
by Walter P. Chrysler, is an in
formal, down-to-earth story of
the head of one of America’s
greatest industries, but even more
it is the story of a boy with a
“passion for machinery”.
A North Carolina Naturalist is
a collection from the writings of
H. H. Brimley, who for more than
sixty years was identified with the
study of natural history in the
state, both as sportsman and as
curator of the State Museum.
A glance through current mag
azines reveals interesting ideas
and stories about Christmas.
“For Your Christmas Dinner”
and “Christmas Candies” make
everybody look forward to Christ
mas day. “Gift Time All Through
the House” gives ideas about gift
buying. All these articles are
found in Better Homes and Gar
dens.
If your problem is a gift for
someone who likes music, let
“Christmas Gifts for the Music-
Lover” in the Etude help you de
cide what to buy.
When girls are asked, “What
do you want Santa to bring you?”
they usually answer, “A man!”
Good Housekeeping presents “A
Man From Santa”.
Mrs. Hayes Now
Out Of Hospital
Mrs, Hayes, A. H. S. English
teacher, has been dismissed from
the Stanly County Memorial hos
pital and is now at home.
Mrs. Hayes stated that she ap
preciated the kindness and gifts
from the students. Her room has
been continually filled with
beautiful fiowers and she has had
many visitors.
Her plans for the future are
indefinite, since she has not yet
decided whether she will be able
to resume teaching during the
second semester.
Finishing up this semester for
Mrs. Hayes is Mrs. D. D. Smith.
Answers
1, Frances Litaker
2, Ralph Setzler
3, Charles Ray McManus
4, Sonny Bowers
5, Henry Farmer
6, Franchot Palmer
7, Sally Crook
8, Catherine Atkins
Letters To Santa
I wanted a doll for my Christmas day
But Marilyn Greene will be okay,
—GEORGE CAUSBY.
Christmas day will get here yet
And I’ll have Sidney for my Xmas pet.
—CAROLYN MILLER.
Santa comes on Christmas mornin’
Just like Bow Wow, he tries to horn in,
—FRANK EFIRD.
I don’t want a toy to twirl.
Just give me any lil’ old girl.
—JOE WHITLEY.
I don’t care what happens on Xmas night
Just as long as I am treated right.
MISS (MRS.) JEANNE LENTZ (MORRIS).
Santa dear—you’re a mighty fine feller,
But as for Whit—I think he’s yeller.
—VIRGINIA BROWN.
Basketball is my favorite sport
But for Christmas, I’d like to court.
“LIB” ELDER.
Don’t give me a car for my ^garage;
Just let it be the draft I dodge.
—REID McLENDON.
I don’t want? something unreal like a toy,
I want something alive—maybe a boy.
—ANGELA MONCRIEF,
Santa, I wasn’t born to be bad;
Just give me Betty and I’ll be glad,
—RICHARD DOBY.
Running this school is a mighty hard task.
Just let it be quiet—^that’s all I ask.
—MR, JOE CASHWELL,
Singing and laughing is all a big thrill.
But I’ll be happy with my lil’ old Bill,
—JANE RUSSELL,
Santa dear, Fm in a spot;
Put a car under my new top,
“SKIP” McMANUS,
In my stocking—about middle ways—
I want enough jokes to last all my > days,
—SALLY NEAL kluttz,
Santa, please bring me a new lock of hair
I’ve almost worn out the one that’s there,
—COACH WEBB,
Dear Santa, don’t Let Dwight and Cob tangle
But gosh, please do something for this love triangle.
—JANE LITTLE,
As for the rest, we all do say,
Give us SOMETHING for Christmas day, .
H. S.
P. S. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
—T-BOE.
Campus Chatter
’Twas the night before Christmas when all through “Chick’s” house,
Everyone was stirring, even a mouse.
While the “children” weren’t nestled all snug in their beds.
As visions of senior boys danced in their heads.
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Yes, soon it will be the “night before”, so let’s take a look at
what the dreamers of A. H. S. hope to find under their trees.
We hear Angela M. wants Santa to bring her a hunk of man
(named Roy) . . . It seems the roads over Paula’s way are
pretty rough, so maybe Santa will take pity and bring “Chicken”
Palmer some tougher tires , , , Chances are that “Romeo” Mc
Manus will find a certain Badin brunette under his tree—maybe
he’ll have the chance to thrill some more girls from A, H, S-
too . , . Carolyn A, has but one request—Give her Carroll—•
She’ll do the rest.
FLASH! Santa seems to have visited Dot Gaskin a little
early. Haven’t you heard—she’s PINNED!!!
Christmas will be complete without any gifts for Jane S
and Patsy P. as long as colleges continue to have Christmas holi
days. Guess this will also be a happy Christmas for Miss Lentz—
beginning December 16!
Joe Clayton asks Santa to bring him enough money to get
a haircut, since he’s spending all of his going to Statesville , . •
Donald Tucker wants a girl friend who isn’t going steady—
maybe Kannapolis is the answer.
You’ve heard the old saying; “Good things come in small
packages.” This is true for George Causby—and just think, she
can sing too!
Sally Ausband wants a ring, not a new one, just a certain
senior boy’s . . . Maybe Miss Schell will get one too—^we don’t
mean an old one either.
Betty Gantt wants a date with a certain Carolina freshman-
We hope “Cob” Griffin doesn’t have the “Blue Christmas”
he’s been singing about.
New Year’s is just around the corner and while eavesdrop
ping we heard these “isoon forgotten” resolutions:
To distribute my many charms to the girls of A. H. S.—'
Frank Efird,
To give someone else a chance to answer questions in Al
gebra.—Joe Whitley.
To date Reid and Jimmy more often.—Helen and Ann.
To grow more and flirt less.—Junior Josey.
To lose weight.—Myra Davis.
To get to school on time.—Ed Patterson.
To narrow all my girls down to one.—Skip McManus.
_ To answer all my Carolina mail.—Sally Kluttz.
To find my heart—^Lib. Elder.
To win Frankie,—Bobbie Austin.
To be happy.—^Whit and Jo Ann.
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For boys who are looking for the perfect girl for Christmas—-
here’s a few tips:
Hair of Barbara Crowell Personality of Jane Little
Eyes of Sue Redfern Smile of Betty Burris
Figure of Jo Ann Burrell Cuteness of Margaret Brunson
O, K, girls get to work and hunt for your ideal man while
keeping these things in mind:
Hair of “Cob” Griffin Smile of Richard Doby
Eyes of Sidney Helms Physique of Ed Patterson
Personality of Whit Whitley Cuteness of Bill Huckaljee
Of course everyone can’t have the ideal girl or boy, but
we hope you all get what your heart desires and have a VERY
MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS,