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The Full Moon Vol. 20 —No. 2 Albemarle High School, Albemarle, N. C. November 2, 1954 Here and There WHILE MR. PENDERGRAFT’S French class ' was discussing whether the teacher should be first or last leaving his room during a fire drill, Mr. Pender- graft said, “The caplain is usual ly the last to leave the ship.” “I thought,” Lendell Smith exclaimed, “the captain was sup posed to go down with the ship.” ^ ^ SEVERAL SENIOR GIRLS' were having a rather heated discussion about who was going to win the 1954 World Series. “Ross, who are you pulling for?” asked someone. “Why, the Yankees, of course!” replied Frances. ^ CHARLES JAMES BASHFULLY inquired of Joan Renger, “Do you have anything planned for the rest of the day?” “No,” Joan replied. “Why?” “I want you to help me a minute with solid geometry,” re plied Charles. * * ♦ BOBBY PECK HAD just finished a joke and nobody laughed. “You left out something,” sug gested Ned Lowder. “What?” asked Bobby. “The funny part,” quipped Ned. * * * “NOWADAYS YOU CAN insure almost anything that’s of any value,” commented Bear Knotts while talking to> the sociology class, “I could get my passing arm insured, couldn’t I?” piped up John David Moose. “Moose, you must have mis understood. I said it had to be valuable,” answered Mr. Knotts. :{c 4: REGGIE CROWELL HAD taken his football equipment home after a B-Team game. The next day he came walking up with it in a bag over his shoulder. Lane Lowder became curious. “Whatyuu been doing, Reggie?” he asked. “Practicing at home?” * * * LENDELL SMITH: “Do you know what one casket said to an other casket?” Sue Whitley: “No, what?” Lendell: “Is that you coffin?” 4c 4: 4: A GROUP OF GIRLS was dis cussing with Liz Hunsucker what she is to wear for the Carrousel parade. “Wear your rose topper,” Janice Parker insisted over and over. After a few minutes of listen ing in, Geraldine Saunders could stand it no longer, “Will someone please tell me what a road stopper is?” she begged. * * * PETE CHANCE WAS trying on Amorelle Tucker’s glasses, “Say,” he suddenly remarked, “I can see better at the, bottom than at the top. Have you got those—” “No, stupid,” Amorelle inter rupted. “They don’t have binoc ulars!” * 4: 4: MRS, FRY HAD made an un usually long assignment to the Full Moon class, “This is due on Wednesday,” she concluded. “What Wednesday?” groaned Bobbk Peck. “Next month?” * * * THE SOCIOLOGY CLASS has undertaken the project of mak ing house plans. “All of you should be interest ed,” commented Coach Webb, “because you will be faced with this problem before many years,” “If I don’t face it within the next few years. I’ll be disap pointed,” confessed Louise Coop er. * * * THE NIGHT AFTER the baby arrived, John David Moose ask ed, “Mr. Pendergraft, how did you sleep last night?” Mr. Pengergraft: “Very well, thank you.” Marvin Clark: “Huh! He didn’t sleep; he probably passed out.” NF-W WIFMRFR-*; of HONOR 5SOCIF.TY standing: Fances Ross, Judy Scaggs, Elaine Mills, Bill Beeker, Charlotte Pope, and Martha Harward. Seated: Amorelle Tucker, Skipper Gtintt, Opal Eudy, Charles James. Honor Society Taps Ten Seniors Carrousel Princess Named By Seniors Elizabeth Hunsucker was chos en by the seniors to represent Albemarle High School in the 1954 Carolinas’ Carrousel to be held in Charlotte on Thanksgiv ing Day. ^ ^ ^ , The brown-haired and blue eyed senior is 5 feet 4^^ inches and weighs 115. She is a talented musician and is outstanding in many activities. In Charlotte, Elizabeth will at tend a tea for the princesses at Queens College Wednesday. That night she will attend the Knights of Carrousel Pageant and Coro nation Ball. Committee Plans Chapel Program Tentative plans for the assem bly programs through Christ mas were made by the Assembly Committee at a recent meet ing. These plans include a play by the Black Masque Club, a science demonstration by Mr. R. C. Hatley, a band concert, a Christmas program by the Mix ed Chorus, and maybe pro grams from Wingate and Pfeif fer. Members of the committee are Dwayne Harrington, Charles Smith, Johnny Estridge, Eugene Burris, Joyce Turner, George Weaver, and Carol Deese. Mrs. Hiram Saunders and Miss Carolyn Holt are co-sponsors. 3 Boys, 7 Girls Added To Make Membership Of 16. The National Honor Society tapped ten outstanding seniors in a very impressive ceremony on October 8. Charlotte Pope, Frances Ross, Judy Scaggs, Charles James, Amorelle Tucker, Skipper Gantt, Bill Beeker, Elaine Mills, Opal Eudy, and Martha Harward were the seniors who were selected for their zealous work in school, church, and community. These students were chosen on the basis of their character, schol arship, leadership, and service. Charlotte Pope is chief cheer leader and 'Literary Editor of “The Crossroads.” Frances Ross is president of the Modern Music Masters Society and solo clarinet player in the band. Judy Scaggs is chief majorette and a member of the Black Masque. Charles James plays center on the Bulldog varsity and is presi dent of the student body. Am orelle Tucker is in the girls trio and is a member of the Future Teachers Association. Skipper Gantt is Business Manager of 'The Crossroads” and tailback on the varsity. Bill Beeker is president of the Future Teachers Association and president of his home room. Elaine Mills is historian of The Future Teachers Association and is a cheerleader. Opal Eudy is president of the Red Cross Council and Future Full Moon Staff For Year Chosen Frances Litaker, editor, Lendell Smith, business manager, and Mrs. Fry, adviser, recently chose the Full Moon staff for the year. The editors are as follows: Dickie Cashwell, managing edi tor; Frances Ross, news editor; Charlotte Pope, feature editor; Edward Hatley, sports editor; and Sue Whitley, circulation manager. Assisting Frances Ross on the news staff will be Joan Renger, Donald Almond, Marvin Clark, Phyllis Greer, Stephen Sasser, Opal Eudy, Yoder Whitley, Judy Scaggs, Shirley Lowder, and Bob by Peck. Charles James, Louise Cooper, Martha Harward, Pat Allan, Bill Beeker, and Amorelle Tucker will make up the feature staff under Charlotte Pope. Edward Hatley’s sport writers will consist of John David Moose, Skipper Gantt, Donnie Smith, and Larry Chance. Homemakers. Martha Harward is assistant editor of “The Cross roads” and a member of the Mixed Chorus. The new members were told they had to give the old mem bers a party for their initiation. Senior Skeltons Brought To Light Although the Senior Class of 1952 was in the spotlight most of the time, the seniors of ’55 were in the limelight quite a bit when they were Freshmen. Old copies of the “Full Moon” have revealed this. 'Remember . . . : When Frances Litaker was elected secretary of the student body, and homeroom Council rep resentatives were Roger Freeman, Lendell Smith, and Johnny Rum mage. How proud they were to have John David Moose, Donnie Smith, and Charles James make the varsity team, and Ann Smith on the girls’ basketball team. Joan Renger and Ed Hatley had the leads in the ninth grade operetta, “Hearts and Blossoms.” When they elected John David Moose, president; Max Hunsuck er, vice - president; Jeanette Moose, secretary; and Bobby Peck, treasurer; as class officers, and commencement marshals were Lendell Smith, Elizabeth Hunsucker, and Bobby Peck. Elaine Mills was elected as a cheerleader and Sylvia Rogers was a high-stepping majorette. Homecoming found Marian Stiller, Sylvia Rogers, Ann Smith, Jeffie Lee, and Carlene Doby as sponsors, and how everyone look ed to see Steven Sasser, Yoder Whitley, Jean Starr, Eleanor Jones, Frances Ross, Miriam Da vis, Eliott Gaddy and Bill Beeker marching with the band. Pat Allan and Sandra Lentz won T. B. Essay awards, and Frances Ross was the winner of the girls’ softball throw in the annual Field Day. Arce Rose Rich was a fortune-teller in a Home Economics Style Revue Show. Skipper Gantt and Charlotte Pope were voted the cutest in the Freshman superlatives. The inquiring reporter found Dickie Cashwell’s dream girl was Elaine Mills. Myra Efird—Don ald Almond, Charlotte Pope— Jerry Tray wick, Martha Harward —Ed Hatley, Elaine Lowder— Eddie Hatley, and Sylvia Rogers —Donald Tucker were seen around school together. It’s been a long time since the ninth grade and a lot has hap pened since then. They have gained classmates and some have left them, but everyone agrees that the Seniors of 1955 certainly deserve a round of applause to day. 55 Colleges Send Representatives To College Day The National Honor Society sponsored the annual College Day, October 28, from 9:00 a. m, until 3:00 p. m. with about fifty- five college representatives pres ent. A. H. S. Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to discuss their plans for the future with the representatives Thursday morning. Seniors from Troy, Mt. Gilead, and all the county high schools met with the representa tives from'11:00 a. m. until 2:00 p. m. At lunch in the school cafeteria the college representatives were guests of the sixteen members of the National Honor Society, and Mrs. Westerlund, the chap ter advisor. Parents, visitors, and students were guided by members of the Honor Society to the gym, which was attractively decorated with college pennants and flowers. In the gym the representatives were seated at tables with table cards indicating the college each represented. Present to talk to the students were representatives from all the major North Carolina colleges, including Oak Ridge Military institute, Duke School of Nurs ing, Presbyterian Hospital, Mem orial Hospital, and several other schools. Colleges throughout South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia were also represented. College Day at A, H. S. proved to be quite a success. Most of the students had a chance to se cure catalogues, pamphlets, bul letins, application blanks, and in formation concerning the college they might wish to attend. Committee Heads Named By Council The Student Council has ap pointed the chairmen of its prin cipal committees for this year. Sue Whitley will head the housekeeping committee along with Pat Allan, Jeanette Hinson, and Yoder Whitley. Mrs. Saun ders will serve as advisor. The chairman of the constitu tion committee is Frances Ross with Mrs. Lyke as her advisor. Members of the committee will be Jimmy Almond, David Grigg, and all the class vice-presidents. Chairman of the point commit tee will be Jimmy Almond, who will investigate and tabulate the points of high school students to see that they stay within their limit. Advisor to this committee will be Miss Holt, By Their Words “I don’t waste my time; other people waste it for me.”—Mr. Hatley. “There are three kinds of peo ple in the world: the good, the bad, and the kind like Elaine Mills.”—Frances Ross. “I though a hub-cap was a girl that went with a big wheel.”— Mr. Cashwell. “I’m in paradise; Marilyn’s free again.”—Ned Lowder. “When they were passing out the brains, Pat Allan was in the line arguing about the legs.”— Dickie Cashwell. “It doesn’t matter what my baby is, just so it’s a boy or girl.” —Mr. Pendergraft. “He saw the enemy come run ning up on his horse.”—Lendell Smith. “I would like to compliment you on your work. When are you going to give me a chance?” — Miss Tucker. “Where’s the rest of every body?”—Elaine Swaringen. “He’s a dream-boat without the oars.”—Carlene Doby. “All we can make in the shop is noise and sawdust.”—Jimmy Coggins.
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