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Volume 54, No. 2
ALBEMARLE HIGH NEWSPAPER
311 Park Ridge Road Albemarle, NC 28001
982-3711
October, 1988
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Midiadl Dukakis RefHvsents
In The Presidential
The Democrats
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BUSH AND DUKAKIS
RUN TIGHT RACE
By ADRIENNE SOYER
As we approach November 8, 1988, the question on everyone’s mind is who will be the
next president? While we say goodbye to Ronald Reagan, we will welcome either Michael
Dukakis or George Bush mto office. Dukakis, the Democratic candidate, is presently the
uni^r Mr Refg^n Republicans, is our vice-president
At this point the race for president is running very close. Predictions haven’t been made
for this reason and the debates have turned into hateful arguments between the two men.
Ihis election is going to be one of the closest ever. Most ASH students haven’t been
keeping up with the fiery debates, but there are a few who have chosen sides. Here is
what they have to say.
Pabner Brown - “I,am for Dukakis because he’ll make the economy better for everyone”
Samy Lamp - I am a straight-ticket Republican, but I believe in a strong defense and
Bush supports military and arms.”
Elizabeth Boyle - "I believe in a situation such as this the lesser evil of the two is the
best candidate and that is Dukakis.”
Paula Carpenter - “Dukakis supports weekend passes for criminals and in one case the
^ criminal released attacked a couple; therefore. I’m for Bush.”
Mike Roach - “Bush has been vice-president for almost eight years; therefore, he has
tji 1 lots of experienw and he also supports the death penalty for drug dealers.”
y Dlackmon - I believe Dukakis will make a better president because Bush has
served under Reagan and Reagan has put our nation in a irreater
debt than it already was.”
Underclassmen
Elect Leaders
By SHERRI ALLEN
The 1988-89 freshman class officers are
Kristi Johnson - president, John Page -
vice-president, Chassity Speight - secretary,
and Leah Hill - treasurer.
Sophomore class officers are Ward Sur
ratt - president, Keely Francis - vice-presi
dent, Jennifer Cook - secretary, and Lori
Maiden - treasurer.
Officers have already started planning
future events which include sponsoring the
homecoming dance, and selling candy and
Christmas cards, just to mention a few.
The officers are hoping that with these
scheduled events this year will be fun and
entertaining.
FreshmM and Sophomore Class Officers
Prepare For A Busy Year.
Advisory Committee
At Work
By KENDALL HOMESLEY
Carrying on the tradition of providing
AHS students with the opportunity to
voice both the positive and negative aspects
of student life, the Student Advisory Com
mittee has begun another progressive year.
Headed by Dr. Bryce Cummings, the
Student Advisory Committee consists of
AHS president. Palmer Brown, selected
member, Kricket Morton, and appointed
member, Kelly Blackmon. Along with these
representatives are three Albemarle
Middle School Students and one student
rom each of the three elementary schools,
cr^ mg a total of nine committee members.
anH ^ ^ong with Mr. Danny Blalock
meet for a noon lunch-
weeks at a varying
ocation to discuss ways to make AHS a
successful environment.
So, if you have any concerns or compli-
student body
representatives. Let’s all take a Dart in
bettering AHS.
BURNETT, PAGE CROWNED HOMECOMING QUEENS
By SUZIE BRITT
“Anything For You" was the theme for
this year’s homecoming. The field was
changed from the battleground of the Bull
dogs and the Piedmont Panthers, to a
dream in the city, complete with a huge
full moon and balloons. In the background,
the band played the Miami Sound Machine’s
“Anything For You” while the procession of
young ladies made its way through the dty
scene. The escorts for this year’s homecoming
were Ross Holshouser, Rod Baldwin, Chad
Redwine, and Edward Leak. The magical
moment arrived and the 1988 Homecoming
Queens and their court were announced.
Mary Kathryn Page and Subrena Burnett
were crowned Homecoming Queens. They
received a bouquet of roses from Mr.
Morgan, a sash and, of course, a sparkling
crown. Afterwards they enjoyed a spin
around the track. Pollyanne Russell and
Blair Johnson were chosen as members of
the Senior Court and Holli Brafford and
Kesha Wall make up the Junior Court.
Each of them received a single rose and a
sash. The night was a spectacular event.
Congratulations to each of these young
ladies and to all those who participated.
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The Republican Candidate, George Bush, Is
Presently Serving As Vice-President.
The Student Advisory Committee Keeps
Communication Lines Open Between
Students and Dr. Cummings.
Moonbeams
November 1
November 2
November 2,
November 3
November 3
November 5
November 11
Basketball practice
begins
..... Powder Puff Game
3 State Tennis
Tournament
Report cards issued
Sectional
Soccer Tournament
SAT
Veteran’s Day
Holiday
Ti. 1Q88 Queens Are Mary Senior and Junior Courts Consist of
^ ^ pgjje and Subrena Burnette. **oUy Russell and Blair Johnson, Kesha
WaU and Holli Brafford.
Computerized
Grades
By ADRIENNE SOYER
When report cards are issued on Nov. 3.
students may not recognize them. The carbon
copy report cards have been replaced by
computerized reports similar to the schedules
issued at the first of the year. Besides
having a new look, the report cards will
contain new information. Included on the
report cards will be minimum averages for
each course, current GPA, class rank
absences, and tardies. It is expected that
these new report cards will save time for
teachers, guidance counselors, and students.