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The Full Moon Vol. 19 —No. 5 Albemarle High School, Albemarle, N. C. February, 1954 Here and There AFTER THE FULL Moon Eng lish exam, Margaret Brunson was looking around outside the Eng lish class door. Sylvia; “What in the world are you looking for?” Margaret: “My brains; I think I dropped them before I went in.” DURING HOMEROOM THE other day Mr. Fry urged his stu dents to study, especially chem istry and physics. “Why do you want us to study chemistry and physics so much? asked a senior. Mr. Fry: “So I can eat lunch without hearing Mr. Hatley fuss about his students not studying. Larry tucker closed his eyes and typed five letters, CWDKZ. Then he showed it to Ralph Setzler and asked, “Can you read that?” Ralph answered: “I can’t nounce it, but he plays for Notre Dame, doesn’t he?” CLAUD GRIGG TURNED around in his seat and asked Johnny Hall what he was laugh ing at. The reply was: “I’m funny.” AT THE BEGINNING of the French class Mr. Pendergraft gan: “Now, the homework will be on the board.” John Ellington: “We didn’t have any homework, did we?” Mr. Pendergraft: “We certainly did. Didn’t you get it?” John: “Oh, yes, sir.” laughing and talking at the same time, Otty Lynn mutter ed: “Crook’s the only one laugn- ^ng at what he said.” Richard: “What are you laugh ing at then?” Otty: “At what I said.” Mr. HATLEY, WHO always practices good English, was re lating to his chemistry class, “Here’s some of the conversation that went on between he and 1 that’s him and me. You know why?” Bobby Josey: “Yeah, ’cause it ain’t nobody else,” WHILE EATING IN the cafe teria one day Mickey Harwooa fieclared; “I like to eat in tne cafeteria when they have beans m a bowl,” “Why?” asked Doris Hinson, “Because there’s a surprise in every bowl,” Mickey answered, at THE END of a discussion on the Sociology trip ,"Xf/ ^sked, “Who’s gonna drive, Coach?” Coach Webb: “Me, Why?” Ann: “I just wondered.” , Coach Webb: “Well, there's one thing for sure; you arent, . Bobbie and jo, double dat ing, drove up at Harmancos wiin their dates; the former’s ? "^as passable, but something n played havoc with Jo’s. “Where have you been?” some one exclaimed. “To the drive-in,” Jo replied. . “Well, I don’t think Bobbie went to the same show you did, w the reply. ficiby Sitting Done Free Of Charge March 26, but can't get o sitter *0^ Junior? If so, your troubles over. . Senior girls are to baby sit for parents who ^ont to come to the plflY" . The catch is thot Yf" o ticket before . Jold out, so buy yours at ^om a member of the senior MEN OF YEAR' •^e three Albemarle men above, have been recognized for their outstanding commimity work. H. T "Toby" Webb and Paul B. Fry, both AHS teachers, have been named "Young Man of the Year" and "Man of the Year", respectively. A1 Starling, AHS graduate, has been named J. C. of the year. 'Y' Clubs Sponsor Emphflsis \A^66k Christian Emphasis Week, a series of inspiring morning and evening services featuring Re^^ Tack A Neilson, sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y clubs, was held last week. Music was arranged by the Music Masters and Mr. Neilson, pastor of t^ Im manuel Baptist church ^ Green ville N C., and an outetanding vouth counselor, began the series Sday morning in the auditor ium, ‘S'd Jrigg ^ Jo Ellen Brooks read FhTSturl Haine Lewder sang at First Presby- rSafe wa?‘Cur Ute Neilson s rriy^p girls’ U What You Make It . Ihe gins •%S"‘.heKVra‘W Sion ot ^e^SfySingner^^ which aSe Donnie Smith fL leader, Elizabeth Tucker S tte scripture, and Eleanor T nrpsented a flute solo. -rraf evening Mr. Neilson chal- That even B ^ ” Sue Whftley led the serv- reared by Arce Rose Rich and Amorelle Tucker. Exchange Programs Started Among Ninth Grade Choirs Two Students Die During Holidays During the Christmas holidays, the high school student body lost two of its students. Lyndell Curlee, a member of the senior class, was accidentally shot to death on December 25, 1953, while hunting in the company of several friends. Lyndell was born on February 6, 1936, and was a Diversified Occupations student for two consecutive years. Prior to his death, he was employed at the A and P Super Market, Earl Harker, a prominent mem ber of the junior class, died of a pulmonary edemia on December 23, 1953, while working at the Nehi Bottling Company, Earl was born on February 19, 1937. Excelling in all sports, he partic ularly enjoyed football, and dur ing the last season he was tackle on the varsity team. A frank discussion of boy-girl relationship and the temptations facing today’s youth was present ed Wednesday morning by Mr. Neilson. Sally Crook presided and (Continued on Page 5, Col. 1) The Ninth Grade Chorus of the Alexander Graham High School in Charlotte will visit Albemarle High School’s Ninth Grade Chorus next Wednesday. The chorus students will arrive at the high school on Wednesday morning and will rehearse with A.H.S’s chorus under the direc tion of Mr. Gerald Bovell of Char lotte and Mr. Paul Fry. They will eat lunch in the school cafeteria. A program by the two choirs will be presented to the student body Wednesday during fifth period. The program consists of two parts as follows: Part I, “Rip Van Winkle,” a cantata, and Part II, the songs, “Old King Cole,” “Go Down Moses,” “The Strife Is O’er,” and “Send Out Thy Light”. After school the visitors will be entertained at a party given for them in the school cafeteria. Later in the spring the A.H.S. group will visit Alexander Graham for a similar program there. This is an annual project of the choral department. Every year programs are arranged with neigh boring schools. The Mixed Chorus has received invitations to exchange concerts with Shelby and Valdese high schools, but no definite plans have been made. Lehto Describes Finland To Students «T am not so much surprised at the difference be^tween^the^^ni^e^ States and Mr. Lehto, girls’ secondary scn^^ r„gffsh dass on the subject of his is more than ^a*'thef-f„‘Ur« rna,"^er? a«ty-four Finns P«eigT^r*c%“ra^d that is three chief seaport o charlotte. times as Throughout t^ ^hich Xte approximately one accommodate Because hundred fam landlord of- ha»ug paying the up- "iVe^M'rie. likes the American system of teaching, the distinguished educator replied, “I like your system because the stu dent can choose the subjects ac cording to his ability. Since Fin nish students have no choice in the subjects they take, the courses are more difficult.” The children are in school from the age of seven to fifteen. Four years of elementary school are fol lowed by five years of junior high. An entrance examination, which 30-50 per cent of the students fail, is required to enter senior high, where the pupil takes another examination before graduation. There are also private schools and nine universities. Mr. Lehto explained that dur ing the nine month school term, which begins in September, there are Christmas holidays, eight holi days for skiing, and six days for Easter, which are accounted for with six-day school weeks. Be cause of the cold the forty-five minute class periods have a ten- minute break to open the win dows for ventilation. “Finnish and Swedish are both official languages taught in the fifth grade, and in the sixth grade the students are taught English or German,” Mr. Lehto stated. Asked if there are many com munists in Finland, Mr. Lehto re plied that a progressive parliamen tary form of government has been created with about twenty per cent of representatives com munists. “As for religion,” said Mr. Lehto, “ninety-six per’cent of the people are Lutheran.” He added that the most common sports in the school are skiing and skating for all and basketball foi the girls and soccer for the boys. Competitive participation is most ly limited to the schools within the city system. The distinguished educator con cluded with these words: “Your standard of living is higher, but Europeans think you are richer than you are in reality.” Two A.H.S. Faculty Members Honored As 'Men Of Year' Two Albemarle High School faculty members have been signal ly honored recently. Mr. Paul Fry has been named “Man of the Year” and Mr. H. T. “Toby” Webb, “Young Man of the Year”. Both have received plaques from the local Jaycees. In selecting Mr. Fry, director of music at the Albemarle High School, the Jaycees recognized his untiring efforts for many years in developing musicians, soloists, and singing groups in the church and school. A number of Mr. Fry’s pupils have won numerous honors in college and communities. It is recognized that Mr. Fry’s help has made Albemarle one of the most musical towns for its size to be found. His character building and influencing of young people also contributed to his selection. Coach “Toby” Webb has many things to his credit. Besides his teaching and coaching, he is a fine Christian gentleman and a civic leader. A teacher at Albe marle High School for seven years, he has helped to build the char acter of the boys and girls as well as coach a football team. He takes part in many activities of the First Presbyterian Church. Al so, the Lions Club and the Albe marle Jaycees claim him as an ac tive member. Albemarle High School prides itself on having these two men on its faculty. Lynn Nominated For West Point Arthur Lynn, senior and star football player, has been nominat ed by Congressman Hugh Alex ander as a candidate for appoint ment to the United States Military Academy. Otty is an honor student in this year’s graduating class. Co-cap tain of the football team, he has been selected for various all-star teams including just about all of the All-State teams. Not only has he been a star football player, he has been a real threat to opposing basketball teams. This outstanding boy is also the president of the National Honor Society and a member of the Mix ed Chorus of the school. By Their Words “Are your dreams in techni color or black and white?”—Pig my Swaringen. “Some day I’m going to write an autobiography on the smartest man I know.”—Claud Grigg, “I’m the kind of boy my moth er doesn’t want me to play with.” —Bernie Miller. “If you weren’t stupid I wouldn’t have a job.”—Miss Caughman. “I want you to sing this song with wim, wigor, and witality.”— Mr. Fry. “I can’t compromise with ignor ance.”—Mr. Hatley. “You know, I can’t understand why my daddy thinks I drive reck less.”—Pat Allen. “Oh, there’s a thermometer; I’ll see what time it is.”—Ruth Morris. “Brace yourself with your left hind foot.”—Mr. Fry. “He lives on a country road home.”—Emily Morton. “I was slicing an orange the other day and cut my finger and dropped half of it in the trash can.”—Susie Culp. “I spent several years in Paris last summer.”—Don Weage. “I’m forgiving your beggness.”— Lou Thomas. “I don’t mind exams; it’s just the grade that follows.”—Jimmy Brown. “I don’t know who was more po lite, Ronnie Raydeck or Don Weage.”—T-Boe McLendon, “The AHS Mixed Chorus is the best high school chorus I’ve heard in America.”—Henry L. Scott, Ex ecutive Club entertainer.
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