STANBACK RUNS WILD See Page 3 The Full Moon SPIRITS RESIDE In Full Moon See Page 2 Vol. v35 — No. 3 Albc emarle Senior High School Oct. 31, 1969 Doors Open to D E C A DECA students work for District Leadership Conference here. S. C. Solves Equation officers from eleven schools attended the Student Council Division Workshop Saturday, October 11. Forty people participated in the workshop, which lasted from 9:30 a.m. — 3.00 p.m. Representatives came from western district number seven, which includes Stanly, Cabarrus, and Rowan counties. ‘‘Student Government = Idealism+Practicality” was the Workshop’s theme. Workshop activities consisted of both general sessions and discussion groups. Ernie Whitley led one such group. Steve Cochran, Student Body President at Garingcr High School in Charlotte, was responsible for another. Suzanne Allen, State Secretary, explained state organization. Ricky Carpenter gave a report on activities of the Mars Hill Summer Workshop. Mr. Billy Tyson discus,scd topics relating to the theme. Garber Garners Merit Reward R o n ny C: a r be r is a semi-finalist in the 1969-70 National Merit Scholarship Program. After being endorsed by the school, Ronny will advance to the position of finalist in the '-'ontest. Roy 'I'rivette was also Commended fc>r his score on the NMS (iualifying Test. Ronny is among 15,000 semi-finalists who will compete for 3000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1970. The semi-finalists were the highest scorers in their states on the MS(iT, given last i'cbruary to some 750,000 students in 1 7,250 schools nationwide. Ihey constitute less than 1 Percent of the graduating high School seniors in the United States. I'-dward C. Smith, president NMSC stated, “These students bring honor not only to themselves, but also to their ^''niilies, their teachers, and their ‘■'omnuinities. The future success these young people will, however, licpend upon their “'•ility to become productive at the high intellectual levels that *hey are capable of attaining. Dane Perry, a ’66 graduate spoke on “What Student Council Means to You In Later Life.” Ronny Garber served as chairman. In addition to Miss Gaye Holshouser, Student Council sponsor, Carolyn Hill, Marlyn Massey and Cynthia Coble also attended. SCHOLARS SELECTED The Honors Committee, a group of ASHS teachers representing each academic area, nominated Ronny Garber, Ernie Whitley, and Tom Wilson candidates for the Morehead Scholarship. The names of these students, along with those of nominees from each of the three county schools, will be passed to a local committee of businessmen. Headed by Mr. Bain Jones, this local committee will choose two nominees to represent Stanly County. Nominees will know whether they will receive the Morehead honor before January. The Morehead Scholarship will pay all expenses to the University of North Carolina at (;hapel Hill. School adjourned Wednesday, October 29 at 2:15 to open its doors to five hundred representatives from 18 schools to the DECA District Leadership Conference. Each school sent as many DECA members as possible, but only two persons served as official delegates with the right to vote. Arley Mitchell and Gail Furr represented the local chapter. Participating DECA students began with registration at 2:30 in the student lounge, followed by a general session in the auditorium at 3:00. Vice President of the North Carolina DECA, Rocky Funderburk opened the assembly. Arley Mitchell gave the invocation. Princess Reigns Beth White will represent ASHS at Charlotte’s Carrousel parade, ball, and banquet during the Thanksgiving holidays. Beth, elected by the Senior Class, October 9, will compete with high school girls from all over the state for the title of Carrousel Queen. Some of Beth’s activities include D.A.R. Good Citizen; Future Teachers of America, president; National Honor Society, secretary; Junior Civitan, chaplain; Marshal; Varsity Singers, secretary; Senior homeroom secretary; Modern Music Masters, secretary; and Booster’s Club. Chuck Smith, class of ’66, will be Beth’s escort. Three representatives of Pfeiffer College served as judges for the occasion. Mr. Billy Tyson of the Education Department, Mr. Bruce GeOrge of the Biology Department, and Mr. Mike Rieman of the Chemistry Department chose Pat Courtney, Brinn Knotts, and Beth White as finalists from a field of 19 contestants, October 7. Other senior girls who participated were Cathy Barger, Rose Ann Callaway, Beth Delegates received greetings from the Honorable Elbert W'hitley, mayor of Albemarle. Mr. 11. T. Webb then extended a hearty welcome and offered his assistance to make the conference a success. A representative from Rockingham gave the student’s response. Rocky Funderburk concluded the session with announcements. Delegates adjourned to workshops. Each was assigned to the group best fitted to his interest. Mr. Alton Wright, Training Director of Belk Store Services, and Mr. Paul Godfrey, Private Brands Co-ordinator of Belk Store Services conducted a workshop in the auditorium. They spoke on organization and merchandising. In Room 14, Mr. Jerry Spauding, District Manager of W. T. Grant, delivered a talk on credit, its uses and abuses. Sergeant Fred Teeter, Charlotte Police Department, discussed shoplifting and gave interesting demonstrations in the Music Room. During these workshops, the nominating committee met for selection of candidates for offices. June Lowder participated on this committee. Rocky Funderburk and Buck Archer ran for District president and vice president, rrespectively. Screening of candidates for DECA Sweetheart and Job Interview competition also took place at this time. Sheila Ritchie and Billy Purser competed for these honors, respectively. At 5:00 p.m. Rocky Funderburk presided at the second general meeting calling for the secretary’s report, campaign speeches and additional announcements. A Laurinburg delegate closed the meeting with an invocation. Delegates enjoyed dinner in the school cafeteria at 6:00 followed by entertainment by the Tymes Syndicate in the gym. The concluding session began with the calling to order by Allen Justus, president of District VIII. Delmar Stienbock officiated the Job Interview competition. Gene Hinson announced the selection of the ’69 DECA Sweetheart. Allen Justus then installed the newly elected officers and the new president adjourned the conference. Marshals served as guides for the event. Chivington, Carrie Davis, Gwen Davis, Sarah Earnhardt, Ellen Garrison, Susie Griffin, Martha Hall, Pam Hathcock, Mary Ellen Hill, Ann Holly, Lynn Rabe, Sharon Stowe, Gloria Surratt, and Jane Youngblood. Contestants appeared in evening gowns and, following introduction, answered questions to determine poise. Don Kimmer and Tom Wilson served as emcees for the pageant. Miss Elizabeth Wilson provided background music. The winner, in Charlotte receives a scholarship, clothes, and three to four hundred dollars in cash. F'irst runner up wins a four hundred dollar scholarship; and second runner up, a three hundred dollar scholarship. War Opposed Approximately 50 members of Responsible Students in Opposition to the War in Vietnam showed their protest through participation in the first Vietnam War Moratorium Wednesday, October 15. Students participated in the Moratorium, a day for discussion of the war and for mourning, by wearing black armbands, distributed to them by the RSOW. During announcements, the purpose of the Moratorium was explained, and Ernie Whitley led the students in a two-minute silent prayer for peace. Warren Hawkins, principal, granted the RSOW permission to observe Moratorium day. WINDMILLS TURN EXCITEMENT Nine senior, fourteen junior, and eleven sophomore girls all sponsors of football players paraded to the tune of ‘Windmills of Vour Mind,” played bv ASHS Marching Band, Friday night, October 10, at the Albemarle South Rowan homecoming game. Ernie Whitley, student body president, crowned Ann Burleson Homecoming Queen and presented her with the traditional bouquet of roses. Jane Youngblood, senior court; I ibby Adams, junior court; and Beth' Kelley, sophomore court each received a red rose and a white banner with blue lettering. Sponsors for the football players began homecoming activities by riding through town in convertibles in a parade, Friday 4:30 p.m. The Booster’s Club planned this year’s homcconiing. Members of the club voted on a girl for senior, junior, and sophomore court Thursday afternoon, October 9. The football team selected the queen. During a previous meeting the club decided on “Windmills of Your .Mind” as the theme. Hal Peck and Connie Holt, co-chairmen, and Jane Garrison, Steve Crisco, Mary Ann Crisco, Ginny Deese, Wanda Parker, and Andi Mullinix made up the decorations committee. The decorations included a large windmill of multi-colored paper flowers through which the girls walked Friday night. Mike Goforth and Ronnie Whitley acted as roving escorts; Johnny Cotton and Mike Kendrick, stationary escorts. Ton\’ Campagna was crown bearer, and Jennie Hill was flower girl. Bobby Dobbs served as announcer for the activities. Ann Burleson, Jane Youngblood, Libby Adams, and Beth Kelley happily recall Homecoming ’69.

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