The Full Moon The Road to Success Vol. 36, No. 8 Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle, N. C. March 2, 1971 Early Risers Get Answer Weydell Wins Award The question, “What the World Needs Now?” was answered fully during the week of youth break fasts February 1-5. Approximately 300 high school students attended each of the four city-wide sessions. Lieutenant Clebe McClary spoke to the group Monday morning. McQary, a Vietnam War veteran, stressed the im portance of devotion to loved ones in times of crisis. He expressed appreciation to his wife for her companionship during the 18 operations experienced since he was wounded in 1968. McClary gave sincere testimony to the part religion plays in his life. He called for young people to come join him and march together in the army of Christ. McClary was a letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and track while in high school. In college, McClary participated in sports and later became a high school coach. McQary felt that he could not properly guide young people unless he had been in the service so he joined the Marines in 1966. McClary has been awarded three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a Silver Star for his heroism in Vietnam. The Youthful Offenders from Polk Youth Center in Raleigh spoke Tuesday morning. Their theme “Tell It Like It Is,” came through loud and clear to the early morning risers. Two of the young speakers were from Charlotte, one from Winston-Salem, and one from Shelby. All four are serving active sentences of from two to five years. None of the four blamed the judge or the court or tried to excuse himself from the mess he had made of his life. The four young men told about beginning shoplifting and petty thievery at an early age, and continuing because it was fun to “put something over on the cops.” Several of the boys had ex perimented with drugs, and all expressed a desire to be Clubs Collect Honors For the second straight year VICA won more trophies than any other chapter at the district convention, Saturday, February 13, at Shelby High &hool. Jennifer Morgan, Linda Mauldin, and Tina Stevens claimed first place awards for the chapter business records. Second place trophies went to Steve Lowder, public speaking; Jimmy Efird, international af fairs; Cris Ragsdale, Nelson Burris, Linda Mauldin, Jennifer Morgan, Tony Laton, and Jimmy Efird, emblem ceremony. Third place winners include Elaine Scott and Jo Ann Eudy, chapter activity book; and Tilman Lambert, domestic af fairs. Also participating in the conference were Gene Auten, occupational handbook; Tommy Davis, Don Waddell, and Tony Laton, safety. DECA Does It Three Senior High students won honors at the District Six Leadership Conference for DECA students Wednesday, February 10, at Central Cabarrus High School. David Smith, a senior, rated second in the D. E. Boy of the Year competition. He is em ployed by Moose’s. Debbie Lowder, also a senior, placed second in the D. E. Girl of the Year contest. Debbie is employed by Cabarrus Bank and Trust Company. Peggy Wagoner, junior, em ployed by Home Savings and Loan, ranked third in the Ad vertising Contest. In charge of the Advertising Contest, Mrs. Sibyl Brown, DE coordinator, accompanied her students to the conference and contests. rehabilitated. But not one tried to make an excuse for his actions. Miss Pauletta Pearson of Newton-Conover spoke on Wednesday morning. Miss Pearson attended Lenoir Rhyne College for two years and is presently enrolled at the North Carolina School of the Arts as a music student. Miss Pearson was chosen as Miss Newton-Conover of 1970 and was first runnerup in the Miss North Carolina pageant. She won the Miss Congeniality and Talent Awards in both contests. Miss Pearson spoke about the true meaning of religion in her life and how a friend helped her to find “the real things” in life. Miss Pearson urged each young person to search until the real goals and ideas are found and then to share the “real things” with others. Thursday’s breakfast was cancelled due to bad weather but was rescheduled for Friday morning. Reverend Charles A. Keyes, better known as the Parson of the Hills, spoke to the large group of young people. Reverend Keyes ministers to the people of Ap- palchia with a mobile medical unit and with his annual “Christmas on the Mountain” party. The Parson told of traveling over back roads during the worst part of winter and finding a small, hungry child standing barefoot in the snow. Keyes then related how he returned to town and made the journey again to take shoes and food to the poor child. He also told of the nationwide plea for help for the people of the mountains. The New Directions of Burlington, N. C. presented a program to the group Friday at 7:30 p.m. This singing group is a traveling interdenominational organization of about sixty young people. The group presented its program and asked for those who had found Christ to come forward for counseling. Many of the young people present responded to the invitation. Alcoa Aids Senior Nancy Weydell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weydell, is the recipient of the $3,000 Alcoa Foundation Scholarship. Officials notified Nancy, who plans to attend either State or Texas A & M next year, and major in nuclear engineering. Tim Chrisco is runner-up, which means if Nancy cannot take the scholarship, Tim will receive the award. Superintendents H. T. Webb, of the city schools, and Luther A. Adams, of the county schools, interviewed Nancy and' the two other candidates, Marlyn Massey and Mike Wyatt, in Mr. Webb’s office Friday, February 12. The men, interested in the students’ views concerning the world situation and their generation, asked questions accordingly. Each individual was privately interviewed. To be a nominee for the scholarship, the student must be in the upper half of his class or have at least a C average. Eligible students filled out ap plication forms, which Mr. Hawkins forwarded to the Alcoa selection board. The total amount of the scholarship, $3,000, is paid to the college of the winner’s choice at a rate of $375 per semester for four years. Minis Move The Advanced English III and IV classes met Friday, February 12, to narrow course selection for the 1971 mini-courses. Mr. Hawkins met with the group third period to talk about the program scheduled for March 15-19. Wednesday, February 17, the English classes met with representatives from other English classes to discuss course chairmen. Students representing English classes in the mini-courses planning are Gary London, Betty Watson, Theola Turner, Sharon Gould, John Baugh, Chris Smart, Christine Garber, Mike Pelt, Marie Auten, Ricky Parker, Lynette Green, Kenny Ashecraft, Danny Baker, Buddy Efird, Glenn Lowder, Lynn Cranford, Mark Andrew, Sue Parker, Jackie Holt, Marylin Crisco, Angie Little, and Suzi Lorch. Four Faces For February Julie Deese and Lindsey Dunevant look up to Mr. Burkhart and Miss McKenzie. For February, students recognize Julie Deese and Lindsey Dunevant as Faces In Focus and Mr. Jim Burkhart and Miss Sharon McKenzie as Teachers of the Month. Through their effort to promote school spirit, Julie and Lindsey won the respect of their fellows students. Julie serves as a varsity cheerleader, and she worked on homecoming programs for both football and basketball this year. Julie also serves as homeroom secretary. Future Teachers of America club president, and news editor of TTie Full Moon. She is in the National Honor Society and a member of the Junior Civitan Club. Lindsey has participated in three sports. He was an end for the 1970 football team and he is currently a forward for the boys’ varsity basketball team. He is eighth scorer in the South Piedmont Conference with an average of 13.9 points per game. Lindsey has been a member of the track team. Lindsey, who recently won the title of Mr. Kneecaps as a part of basketball homecoming, is also a member of the science club. Miss McKenzie, assistant basketball coach for the girls’ team, and Mr. Burkhart, boys’ varsity assistant coach, are in the spotlight this month for their concern and interest in students. Miss McKenzie, who has a junior homeroom and teaches United States history, is also co-sponsor for the Junior Class. She will also be assistant coach for girls’ tennis in the spring. Mr. Burkhart, co-sponsor of the science club, teaches chemistry and physics. Mr. Frazier, Teacher of the Month for January, and Mr. Burkhart received an engraved pen and Miss McKenzie, a red rose. The FTA also gave each selective a certificate of recognition for their selection. In September, 1953, the Alcoa Foundation established a program of four year college scholarships for high school graduates who are daughters or sons of Alcoa workers. Nancy Finds Finals Senior Nancy Weydell, a semi finalist in the 1970-71 Merit Scholarships, is now a finalist. After the endorsement of the school and completion of the necessary forms, Nancy ad vanced to finalist standings. Nancy, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus T. Weydell, is one of approximately 14,750 finalists in competition for Merit Scholarships. The selection process is under way, and the 3,000 winners will be notified between mid-March and mid- May. The finahst classification is awarded to only one-half of one per cent of the graduating secondary school seniors in the nation. Only one finalist in five is offered a scholarship. Approximately 1,000 one-time National Merit $1,000 scholar ships are offered. Also, 2,000 sponsored merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years of college study at the accredited institution of the winner’s choice. Student Teaches The first student teacher for the 1971 year, Mrs. Terry Burleson, is practicing under the guidance of Miss Gayle Holshouser. Her practice teaching willl begin March 17 and will end May 15. Mrs. Burleson, a graduate of Pfeiffer, majored in English and minored in secondary education. Next year, she will apply to teach here, either in the city schools or county schools. Mrs. Burleson stated that she was very impressed with ASHS and the student cooperation. She is looking forward to a teaching career. She is excited about the upcoming Mini-courses and would like to participate in tlie program for self-defense. Moonbeams | Lion and Rotarian Congratulations to David Mauney and Steve Sinclair who are Student Lion and Rotarian for March. Minds Move INventy-eight juniors took the National Merit Test Tuesday, February 16. Mrs. Smith administered the exam in the cafeteria from 8:30- 11:30. In approximately one month, the school will receive the selection scores. Next fall of ficials will form the cut-off line. All students above this line will qualify as semi-finalists. Severn Salutes Captain Severn of Davidson College will come talk to junior and senior boys concerning the ROTC program Thursday, March 4, sixth period. Sophs Star TTie Sophomore Talent Show is tentatively set for the second week in March, second period. Judges for the auditions, scheduled after school the last week in February, were Mr. C. Smith, Sophomore Class sponsor, the organization committee, and several teachers.

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