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.