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Page 2 V£ r iJ ^ ,i Vi''' THE FULL MOON I OPEN FORUM I Dear Editor, Having read the first edition of the 1964-1965 Full Moon, I wish to congratulate you on your fine production. The paper was fully enjoyable and I found the articles on the school news very interest ing. Keep up tJie good work, and let’s have newspapers as good, if not Ijetter, in the future. Peter Cluff October 30, 1964 HERE AND THERE g'-j# h. .,0 0 Procrastination... The Thief Of Time “Procrastination is the thief of time; collar him!” This excerpt, taken from David Copperfield which was written by Charles Dickens, perhaps illustrates one of the greatest faults of all man kind. Besides being the biggest “thief” of time, procrastmation is also one of the worst “murderers” of time. Each day students and teachers waste many precious hours of the day putting off or postponing matters that, if they were caned out. would conserve other hours in the day in which more important matters could be looked after. In many cases the smaller things are put off. which in turn, leads to the necessary rushing through of a more urgent subject that should require the time that has been wasted. “That biology project that is due next week can just wait until tomorrow night before I start it.” Tomorrow night came “Well, the weekend is coming up. Putting it off one more nignt will not matter, and besides. I’ll have more time to work on it then. All through the weekend basketball games must be attended, dates kept, and churches to go to. Finally, on Sunday night, Ume is found to start on it. “Gosh!” he exclaims, “why did that teacher have to give us such a darn hard project!” The above conversation could easily have been one of the thought patterns for any student within the school. There are also other subjects in which the thief slips in an ugly hand, such as that French Christmas card, the Moravain star for geometry, that English book report, the journalism feature story, and many more that could be added to this list. Even this editonal has been postponed until the very latest date it could be turned in. This curse, procrastination, which has added to man’s burdens, is one of the hardest to break away from, once it has set its clutches upon a person. Like all habits that one may practice, the more it is practiced, the harder it is to escape from it. For some, it is practically impossible to get away from procrastination. Then why, one may ask, should we try to move away from this thief if it is so hard to escape from? The answer is simple. Man is forever seeking ways in which to better himself. Should we not help him in this struggle? ASHS Thanks Rev. Faulknei The warm response given to the Rev. Jerry Faulkner, guest speaker for the National Honor Society tapping, was well deserved. During his one and one-half years of service as Director of Chris tian Education at Central Methodist Church he has come forth with many ideas for the youth of our community, one of the most popular being OH. The students of ASHS wish to extend their deep appreciation for Reverend Faulkner’s interest and enthusiasm in student activities. The Full Moon Published by the journalism class of Albe marle Senior High School, 311 Palestine Road, Albemarle, North Carolina. Subscription $1.50 per year EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Eugene Coley Managing Editor Joanne Lisk Promotion Manager Edith Johnson News Editor Marian Cranford Assistant News Editor Allison Harris Feature Editor Nancy Butler Assistant Feature Editor Dane Perry Mark Cook, Columnist: Caro lyn Eury, Jayne Harris, Sam Truette, Teresa Yow. Sports Editor Jimmy Lowder Photography Editor Charles Morton Art Editor Diane Morton Cartoonist Billy Sikes Typing Editor....Kathy Gamewell Copy Editor Tony Senter Assistant Copy Editor Ginny Rogers Business Manager Brown Bivens Assistant Business Manager Charles Morton Marie Bassow, Exchange Edi tor; Cary Nicholds, Advertising Manager; Buck Snuggs, Circu lation Manager; Sandy Kelley, Financial Manager. Advisor....JVfrs. Nancy Gamewell Printed by Preii Printing Company To the Editor When Americans go to the polls in November, Lyndon Johnson must be elected President out of necessity. His opponent, Barry Goldwater, would have a disaster- ous effect upon our nation if elect ed. Goldwater is irresponsible and hasty in his campaign state ments. One example of this was his suggestion that “we blow up a bridge or something in China, to let them know we are there.” Goldwater tries to reduce all prob lems to simple black or white; he doesn’t seem to realize that com- promise and diplomacy are some times necessary. Johnson, on the other hand, in his ten months of office, has shown that his ability of leader ship was not confined to the legis lative branch. He has exercised caution and control. Through his close ties with Congressional leaders, he has been able to get needed legislation passed. John son has Che respect and admira tion of our allies. Which Gold water lacks. Western Europeans fear Goldwater and publicly urge his defeat. Johnson, although a Southerner, urged passage of tlw Civil Rights Bill. Senator Gold water, 'however, voted against it. Surely this proves that Johnson is more interested in the com plete welfare of our country. It is, therefore, my contention that Johnson’s election is vital to the well-being of our country. Yours truly, Sally L. Efird Dear Editor, I would like to take this oppor tunity to tell your readers of the importance of electing the right man for President of the United States in the coming November election. Although most of your subscribers are not yet eligible to vote in this election, it is their duty as American citizens to know who is the best man for the job. Being aware of the select group who subscribe to the Full Moon, I am sure that most of your read ers are informed as to the differ ence in candidates and issues at the present time. I should like to take one issue of great im portance in the platforms of both candidates and express to you why Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona is the man to be our next President. This issue con cerns the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of the United States. During the past several years, most people will agree, the Supreme Court has had too much power in deciding major issues in the laws of the United States. As it stands to day, the nine Justices of the Su preme Court have the right or power of deciding what is best for the country. Of course Congress can pass new laws, but these, too, can be declared unconstitutional by the Court. Since Justices are appointed for life terms, and Congressmen are electe^ for on ly a few years at a time, it is difficult for Congress or the President to prolong a fight for a bill which they feel represents the feelings of the people of the United States. Senator Goldwater realizes the seriousness of this situation and is determined to alleviate it by giving more power to the people and their representatives, the Congress, and in that way give them what they know is b«t for them. So far in the campaign, the other candidate for the Presi dency has not recognized this (Continued on Page 3) S.O. Tells Sophs? RECENTLY IN MRS. Deese’s homeroom, Bobby Overcash, a Student Council representative, asked if he were not supposed to be with a group of interested looking spectators standing curi ously outside the door. “Well . . replied Mrs. Deese, “They said the Student Council would be on hand to show the sopho mores where to go— uh, which rooms they would go to!” * * « ONE MORNING, WHILE wait ing for the first bell to ring, a group of apparently undecided juniors were discussing the fact that the first football game of the year and the Miss America Pageant were on the same night. “Well,” stated Barbara Caudle thoughtfully, “you could always take a portable TV and plug it into the ashtray!” * 0 * AFTER THE PEP rally of the first ASHS season kickoff. Grey Gamewell and Carolyn Eury were beginning to recomb their hair. “My hair looks just terrible,” Carolyn stated resignedly. “Huh,” replied Grey with a pained ex pression, “Mine looks like a zom bie just sat on it!” • • • DURING MISS BISHOP’S fifth period English class, while re marking about how peoi^e moved from country to city to get closer together, she casually explained, “^en people live together things start happening!” • • « EN ROUTE TO school as Ema- lynn Helms drove her younger brother, Johnny, to his first glorious day as an ASHS sopho more, she drove quietly, contem plating her coming jumor year. Johnny, with a sli^t grin of con fidence stated, “I’ve got stomachs in my butterflies.” • • • DURING SENIOR CHOIR, as Mr. Fry attempted to hear the baritones’ solos; Kay Carpenter had just finished diligently ex plaining a seemingly complicated problem to a friend when she said loudly, “I’ve got problems!” Carolyn Eury, desperately trying to finish her French homework, looked up with a dazed expres sion and confirmed confusedly “Everygody’s bot problems!” The Outer Limits “People are funny” is a popular expression, but students in particular are even funnier. And in some of the strangest ways! For example, it’s the Friday of the big football game. Students, who have been taught assiduously all of their lives to “love thy neighbor,” ruthlessly plaster the school walls with endless numbers of propaganda leaflets with such remarks as “Kill the Comets” or “Murder the Mustangs!” The students go from class to class with only these horrible thoughts on their minds. School work is secondary, of course. The players themselves, symbols of knights going to war to capture honor and glory for their king dom, look on in a daze as if their minds can’t quite comprehend the confusion which centers about them. As the clock tolls three o’clock, the students come together to honor the players and to build up spirits. This takes place in a parley known as a “pep rally.” It resembles the ceremony performed by cannibals before they spread the hot sauce on some unfortunate soul! You may think I’m kidding but don’t look at me and scream for mercy when, from the midst of the uproar, you hear cries such as “rip ’em up,” "tear ’em up,” and "eat ’em alive”!! This “blood feast” in effigy lasts ten minutes and is then ad journed. However, it is repeated as nightfall approaches. Finally it’s night, and the time for battle has come. The gal leries are packed with people who have come from far and near to see which opponent can hit the other the hardest and can carry the “sacred pig” to victory. The uproar commences for the last time. Spectators from both sides shout with astounding alacrity! The air is once again filled with vicious remarks like “cleat ’em in the eyeballs!” Monday morning, after the dust of victory or defeat has faded, students return calmly to school as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened. Friendly conversations can be heard in the halls. Som3 students are finishing homework; others are reviewing for a test. An atmosphere of peace and quiet reigns throughout the building. No one would ever guess that four days later these same students will change this peaceful setting into a madhouse of confusion of which no equal can be found! What Is School Spirit? The school spirit shown at ASHS in the first few weeks of school is great. There isn’t a student in this high school who wouldn’t jump at the chance to say "I’m from Albemarle Senior High.” What is school spirit? It’s not just yelling at football games or pep rallies. Of course, that’s a big part of it, as it should be since the school’s athletic teams represent the scl^l itself, and, naturally, the students should cheer them on. ^e teams will put forth a greater effort if they know the student body is for them all the way. Nevertheless, there is more to school spirit than this. Taking part in school clubs, dances, work; taking an interest in the general program of our school as a whole is also an important part of school spirit. We are off to a good start! With community interest and sup port, and student-faculty co-operation, we have achieved an un dying school spirit. May we always be proud to say, “I’m from Albemarle Senior High!” Dollar or Damage? Has Hallowe*n b«coma a "night of terror” for most parents? Certainly the small children who come to the homes and ask for treats are no threat, that is, unless a person happens to run low on treats! The small child may turn away with a look of disillusion on his face, but that does little harm except to one's conscience. What then, one asks, is the real threat to people on Halloween night? Gangs of teenagers, son»e old enough to vote, who come to houses with “tricks of firecrackers, cherry bombs. TNTs, eggi, and garlic-flavored water baloons, are the true danger on All Saints' Day’s night. But still names and obscene words are written on store and car windows, homes are damaged, fingers are burned by fireworks, and windshields are broken by water balloons. \^^at can be done about this problem? Responsibility is one solution to the problem. Teenagers have a responsibility in showing the right leadership qualities for younger children. Younger children imiute older kids because they admire them. Let’s teenagers remember this Halkiween that we are illustrating behavior of kids for future Halloweens.
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