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The Full Moon w. Vol. 35, No. 4 Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, N. C. 28001 December 19, 1968 S. 0. Unites In 'Giving Spirit' Heading the annual parade, the FTA marches to wish all a MERRY CHRISTMAS. 3M Adds Ten To Membership The Student Organization is brimming with holiday spirit. Christmas caroling by some seventy-five energetic vocalists, accompanied by a clothing drive for needy families, will relate the true Christmas mes sage. Christmas caroling is sched uled for December 15. This project lacks school-wide sup port, yet holds enough strength to be a success. The clothing drive consists of a general donation of useful clothing, a collection of work able toys, and a special aid to four foster children. The two previously mentioned projects are not intended to take the place of the canned goods drive. This compensation to the maintenance staff during the yuletide season still takes a prominent place in the Student Organization Christmas Spirit Drive. Members of the Future Teachers of America marched in first place in the annual Students Seek College Information Representatives from 70 edu cational institutions answered questions and distributed in formation to students about schools during College Day, De cember 4. Students were urged to pre pare questions before December 4 and to invite their parents to attend College Day. Seniors re ported to the gym from 9:00- 10:15 a.m. Juniors interviewed the representatives from 10:45- 12:00. National Honor Society mem bers acted as hosts to the rep resentatives as they arrived Wednesday morning. Gail Fish er, NHS president, Mrs. Fry, and Mrs. Westerlund were in charge of the over-all program. The Student Council Traffic Com mittee supervised traffic con trol. College Day was staged to give students a chance to learn more about the schools of their choice. Teresa Wagoner donned the “Miss Albemarle” banner to repre sent Senior High in the Carrousel Festivities in Charlotte, Novem ber 26-28. She competed against 32 other girls for the title of Car- Christmas parade, Monday, De cember 2. Their Christmas project con sisted of fourteen girls in boxes with letters spelling MERRY CHRISTMAS printed on the front. Those marching in the parade were Norall Tindal, Sue Bur leson, Claudia Monroe, Jill An derson, Patricia Ray, Connie Hamilton, Kathy McKinney. Cathy Barger, Susan Damer- on, Meg Anderson, Donna Brumm.itt, Donna Treece, Mary Ann Russell, and Libby Adams. The Junior Civitan Club is planning a Christmas party dur ing the holidays for the special education class. They also plan to help decorate the school in preparation for Christmas. Members of the Health Careers Club sent Christmas cards to 30 servicemen in Viet Nam. They met Tuesday af ternoon, December 3 to pre pare the cards. Over the Thanksgiving holi days members of the Float Committee designed and con- Subjects which provoked the most discussion were plans to make South Albemarle School into a technical institute; plans to create a teen center for the young people; and plans for the construction of a courthouse and library. rousel Queen XXIII and succeeded in winning first runner-up. Registration and a reception at the .Manger Motel acquainted the girls. A banquet and a ball were structed a float for the annual Christmas Parade. Co-chairmen were Mary Ellen Hill, Ellen Garrison, and Brinn Knotts. The red, white, and green float displayed a Christmas tree. Christmas music was play ed while ten Booster Club mem bers tossed candy to children along the parade route. Choral Groups Greet Christmas The choral groups from Senior High, under the direction of Mr. Paul B. Fry, presented the 1968 Annual Christmas Concert, Fri day, December 6. Participating ,in the program were the Varsity Singers, the Senior Choir, and the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses. Featured during the program were two small ensembles, the James Brothers and Billy and the Kids, and two soloists, Susan Squires and Becky Jo Clark. Among the selections of the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses were “Deck the Halls,” “We Three Kings,” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Some selections used by the Varsity Singers were “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light,” “White Christmas,” and “Twas the Night Before Christ mas.” “There Shall Be A Star,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” and “Carol of the Bells,” were among the Senior Choir’s selections. Concluding the program, the Varsity Singers and the Senior Choir were combined to sing the traditional “Hallelujah Chorus,” by Handel. staged Wednesday night at the White House Inn for the prin cesses and their escorts. Eric Mabry served as Teresa’s official escort. The highlight of the ball was the crowning of the Carrousel Queen XXll, chosen at the close of the 1967 festivities. Also attending was the Carrousel Queen XXI, who has reigned as queen the past year. A religious service initiated breakfast Thanksgiving Day. The Carrousel parade followed later that morning. After the parade, a Thank.sgiv- ing luncheon was given at the Manger. "Miss Congeniality,” second runner-up, first runner-up and Carrousel Queen XXIII were announced. As first runner-up, Teresa was awarded a piece of luggage and a $400 scholarship to the college of her choice. Keepsakes received by the girls included miniature keys to the city, crowns, trophies, and or chids. Modern Music Masters inducted ten new members during an as sembly, Friday, November 22. New members are Marion An drew, Cathy Barger, Linda Car penter, Martha Hall, Ann Holly, Wayne Lowder, Claudia Monroe, Susan Squires, and Beth White. Mr. Fry administered the of ficial pledge; Gail Fisher pre sented the inductees with their keys and membership cards. After the official welcome the apprentices presented a brief mu sical program featuring their skills in various fields of music. Ann Holly began the program with a short report on the his tory of music. Other participants included Nine Seniors Inducted In NHS Nine seniors were tapped .into the National Honor Society, Tues day, November 19, during a can^ dlelight ceremony. Four members, who were tap ped in the spring of the 1967-68 school year, delivered the four attributes of NHS; David Plyler, Character; J.immy Nance, Schol arship; Sara Hall, Leadership; and Karen Moose, Service. These four attributes are the basis for induction. The students tapped into the So ciety and their major activities were: Kay Furr, President of FBLA, Vice President of FHA, and member of the Crossroads staff; and Lou Shankle, cheer leader, member of the basketball team, and member of the Junior- Senior Prom Committee. Mary Kay Hannell, participant in the American Institute for For eign Study in Scotland this sum mer, member of Modern Music Masters, and member of the Crossroads staff; and Debbie Pop lin, Chairman of the Board of Review, Secretary of the Junior Class, and Student Council repre sentative. Craig Pickier, member of the Boosters Club, Science Club, and the Junior-Senior Prom Commit tee. Michael Manning, member of the Modern Music Masters, and participant in basketball and track; Tim Morgan, Sports Editor of The Full Moon; Tony Rum mage, member of the Law Ex plorers Club; and Sherry Yow, Copy Editor of The Full Moon, and a member of the Junior-Sen ior Prom Committee, and the FTA. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to further the de velopment of character, scholar ship, leadership, and service with in the individual. Wayne Lowder performing a piano solo of “Love is Blue”; Claudia Monroe singing the “Im possible Dream”; and Martha Hall, Cathy Barger, Linda Car penter, Susan Squires, Glenda Young, and accompanist Beth White, performing their rendition of “Love is Blue.” Marion Andrew played a piano solo of Chopin’s “Nocturne”. Fol lowing this, the Brass Ensemble, composed of Roger Hill, Lisa Lamb, Marion Andrew, and Sarah Earnhardt played a “Chorale”. Susan Squires, accompanying herself on the guitar, sang her own arrangement of “Mind and Gardens.” The James Brothers: Ernie Whitley, Mike Kendrick, Ronny Garber, Tom Wilson, and Paul Wolf closed the assembly by per forming “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” and “The Venezuelan Rain Dance.” Future Teacheis Study Retaidation Mental retardation provided the topic for Careers Day in Char- lotto, at the University of North Carolina, Friday, November 15. Health Careers Clubs and Fu ture Teachers Clubs of North Car olina high schools were invited to the conference. An informative talk, “What is .Mental Retardation?”, delivered by the Chairman of the Mecklen burg Council on Mental Retarda tion, Dr. James Parke, began the day’s activities. A panel, made up of teenagers and parents of retarded children in their families, led a discussion on “Community Services for the .Mentally Retard ed." The afternoon was dedicated to more detailed study in five areas concerning retardation: special education, speech and hearing: recreation and physical therapy: psychology; nursing: and social work and vocational rehabilitation counseling. Each student was allowed to choose two sessions to attend for 45 minute periods. After the area discussion groups adjourned, slkles were shown to the entire assembly. Linda Butler, Harriet Emmons, and Sherry Howard represented the Health Careers Club. FTA members who attended were Neesie Huneycutt, Candace Waller, Mary Ellen Goforth, Mary Kay Hannell. Jill Anderson, Pa tricia Ray, Claudia Monroe, and Sara Hall. EXA.M SCHEDULE January 20 — Monday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.—1st Period 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.—4th Period January 21 — Tuesday 9:00- 11:00 a.m.—2nd Period 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.—5th Period January 22 — Wednesday 9:00-11:00 a.m.—3rd Period 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.—6th Period Carrousel Princess Teresa Wagoner prepares for the Albemarle Christmas Parade. FBLA Sponsors Second Panel The Future Business Leaders of America sponsored a second panel discussion November 19, on “Come to the Aid of Your City.” Members of the panel pointed out specific flaws and sug gested ways to improve or correct them. Dick Ross voiced a need for more cultural opportunities in Albemarle. Tom Adams and Mrs. Charles Coleman called for beautification of the city through better control of litter and air and water pollution. DECA Students Grab Honors Several ASHS students received honors at the DECA district meeting November 13, at Rockingham High School. In the election of officers, Alan Justus was elected President; Rocky Funderburk ran a close campaign for vice-president. Alice Parks placed third in Job Interview competition and Rita Blalock won the title of DECA Sweetheart. Belks Department Store provided a workshop for those not in volved in a contest. The program included models and examples of clothing displays. This convention was one of the two district meetings held before the state convention in February. Only students participating in contests will attend. First place winners of both conventions will compete in the State Convention at Raleigh in March. At this convention, Rita will compete in the DECA Sweetheart contest, and Alan will run for DECA State President. Club sponsor, Mrs. Sibyl Brown, commented, “The club is very active this year, DECA students have already entered a float and a car in the Christmas Parade.” Teresa Judged First Runner-Up
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