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Class Meeting On Parade (See Page 2) The Full Moon Look Forward To April 22 Vol. 35 — No. II Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, N. C. April 20, 1970 23 Members Are Added To NHS The local chapter of the National Honor Society added twenty-three new members to its roll Wednesday, April 15. Martha Hall, president, con ducted the ceremony. After sing ing “Holy, Holy, Holy,” Donna Brummitt, chaplain, gave brief devotions. Martha Hall then introduced Dr. Robert Tuttle as the speaker for the program. He is a graduate of Duke University, North western University, and the University of Bristol in England. Dr. Tuttle is presently serving as pastor of the New London Methodist Church. His talk on survival included the cornerstones of the National Honor Society as applied to non members as well as members of the club. Following the tapping cere mony, Mr. Warren Hawkins administered the oath and Beth White, secretary, read the new roll. New members, in order of the tapping, and three of their most outstanding activities are listed below: Ricky Carpenter, Student Council vice president, marshal, representative to Student Council Convention; Carolyn Hill, Student Council secretary. Student Council treasurer, Stu dent Council representative; Steve Blalock, Crossroads staff. Biology award. Governor’s School nominee; Nancy Weydell, Modern Music Masters, Gover nor’s School nominee. All State Symphonic Band; Gail Waller, Monogram Club, F.T.A., All Tournament Basketball Team; Carolyn "Nance, Student Council Representative, annual staff, third place winner in Spec-Talo- Scope; Meg Anderson, feature editor of Full Moon, Student Students Scorn Pollution In accordance with the nationally proposed Environmental Education Day, Senior High set aside April 22 for students to study the pollution of environment. Dr. Manly of Pfeiffer College introduced the students to pollution and environmental problems in general in a kick-off assembly first period. Knowledgeable persons served as instructors for the sessions: one in the gym and one in the auditorium each period. Mr. William Strickland of the Sanitary Engineering Division of the State Board of Health spoke second and third periods on the problem of solid waste control. Mr. Dayne Brown, also of the Sanitary Engineering Division, discussed radiation hazards with students fifth and sixth periods. Mr. T. D. Scurletis, M. D., spoke on the problems of the population explosion fifth and sixth periods. Instructors also discussed air and water pollution second and third periods. Students attended these lectures and discussions during study halls and other class periods with teacher approval. Lowder Captures The Cannon Senior, Wayne Lowder was chosen as one of the 10 recipi ents of the Charles A. Cannon, Jr., textile scholarship. This coveted textile scholar ship pays $1,250 per year for four years of study in a textile related field. Wayne, an active member of the marching band for four years, is a member of the Science Club, National Honor Society, and Modern Music Masters. A member of the All- State Band, Wayne also accom panies the Stanly County Chorale. Other schools having students receiving this scholarship are A. L. Brown, Boyden, Concord, Central Cabarrus, McCallie, Mt. Pleasant, and North Rowan. 'I'he sum of awards made this year is $50,000. One of the purposes of this textile scholarship is to en courage young men to study for a career in the growing field of textiles. It was established in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cannon in memory of their son, a pilot in the United States Army Air Force, who lost his life while serving his country in World War II. Marshals Lead Sophomores and juniors voted for their respective Mar shals Tuesday, April 7. Students selected were; juniors, David Carpenter, chief, Chris Smart, Carolyn Hill, Keith Nash, and Susan Lowder. Sophomores, Ellen Mabry, Jackie Holt, and Cindy Ross. Candidates for this position are selected according to aca demics. They will officiate at the ’70 graduation and any other event held in the school auditorium. Council Elections Committee, Junior Civitan; Julie Deese, varsity cheerleader, news editor for Full Moon, F.T.A. David Carpenter, sports editor for Full Moon, marshal, basketball; Doug Pinkston, Stu dent Council representative, co feature editor for Full Moon, literary magazine; Shep Russell, student body president for coming year. Monogram Club, Board of Review; Debbie Neel, Board of Review, literary maga zine, basketball manager; Tim Chrisco, Science Club, golf team, Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee. Tony Oettinger, junior class president. Modern Music Mas ters, tennis team; Keith Nash, literary magazine staff; Libby Adams, sophomore class presi dent, editor in chief for Full Moon, junior court for home coming; Marlyn Massey, Student Council Representative, business manager for Full Moon, stage crew for “You Can’t Take It With You”; Janis Holder, Major ette, F.T.A., treasurer for band. Louise Cranford, Modern Music Masters, Junior Civitan, copy editor of Full Moon; Andrea Lowder, Modern Music Masters, marching band, home room secretary; Debbie Lowder, F.H.A., F.T.A., secretary for Health Careers Club; Susan Lowder, majorette. Modern Music Masters, Jr.-Sr. Prom com mittee; Susan Chandler, Modern Music Masters, annual staff, tutoring program at Central School. Two Chosen For Summer Education Selected to attend the 1970 session of Governor’s School are rising seniors, Steve Blalock and David Mauney. Steve plans to study Chem istry and David was accepted in the field of Choral Music. David, because of job conflicts, will not be able to attend the school. Steve, ranked first in the Junior Class, is also a member of Varsity Singers, the Science Club, Annual Staff and a weekly photography class. David, an accomplished organist, participates in Varsity Singers, a prom committee, and was tenor lead in a production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” New members of National Honor Society gather for picture. Future Leaders Elected Easter brought new officers. The first election, March 25, centered on school-wide officers. Students elected the following to lead the 1970-’71 school year: Shep Russell, president; Jeff Gaskin, vice president; Susan Blalock, secretary; Carolyn Hill, treasurer. Russell, Gaskin, and Carolyn have decided to attend the WDNCSCC in Boone, April 17-18. After Easter the spotlight focused on class elections. Class sponsors issued petitions to interested students April 2 and petitions were returned the fol lowing Thursday. Sophomore and junior homeroom teachers distributed ballots April 10. Juniors filing for office of president were David Carpenter and Tony Oettinger; for vice president Monte Burleson, and Ann Howell; for secretary, Janis Holder and Debbie Neel; and, for treasurer, Sue Ellen Beal. Sophomores running for president are Brenda (',ay, Marcia Carlson, Harold Over cash, Donnie Hamilton, Brian Oriental GaTdens Blossom Seniors Jane Garrison and atmosphere of the prom. Steve Gibson enjoy the oriental Seniors-Juniors — gakkai, saki, hinsa, genji, yamazaki, zen, tokugawa, meiji —-Junior-Senior Prom, April 10. Breaking away from the usual arrangement, students entering the gym through traditional arches followed a pathway around the bandstand. A mural decorating the back of the band stand faced the door. At the opposite end of the gym, a gaily designed pagoda set the stage for the Oriental theme. Bamboo rails surrounded the house, which the juniors con structed with a black frame and a red roof. A garden fountain served as a centerpiece for the decorations. Garlands of flowers decorated the green and white bridge placed to the left. A flowing stream rushed under the bridge. A garden bloomed at the right of the gym. Visitors sat amidst the beautiful arrange ment. Japanese lanterns, wind chimes, and blue crepe paper furnished a delightful skyline. Garber, and Kathy P'ry; for vice president, Jeff Smith; for secre tary, Jackie Holt, Lynn Chiving- ton; and Mary Ann Crisco; for treasurer, Joy I'larly, Charles Greene, and William Hill. Other candidates may turn in petitions. Squires Acquires This week, April 13-18, Susan Squires is engaged as a songstress at the Coffee House at Pfeiffer College. Working since January, Susan prepared approximately four hundred songs. She performs two sets from 8; 30-10; 30 with a half-hour break between the two. This is Susan’s first local engagement; bur, she played in other places in North (larolina, including High Point and Winston-Salem. We're No. I! School officials and referees in the South Piedmont C]on- ference voted the ASHS Basket ball team number one in sports manship. Judging was based on fans, teams, coaches, and cheer leaders. The number one rank, averaged with the football score, placed ASHS fifth in sportsman ship for the year. ASHS has received this hoiu)r of first place in basketball four times. Never has it rated below fourth. South Rowan garnered the overall first place in sportsman ship with 'I'homasville filling the second place. Mr. Ken P'razier stated, “1 think we should work harder in all areas in bringing up our genuine sportsmansip.” A stone wall, topped by beautifully painted, life-size murals, tied the scenes together. The popular Joe Ray and the Spontanes provided the music for the evening. Sophomore girls, Ciinny Deese, Beth Kelley, Linda Almond, and Beth Smith served refreshments and actetl as hat check girls. The quartet wore long brightly printed skirts, blouses, and sandals. The featured special was fortune cookies.
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