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Volume 54, No. 3
ALBEMARLE HIGH NEWSPAPER
311 Park Ridge Road Albemarle, NC 28001
982-3711
November, 1988
Brown and Boyle Advance in
Morehead Scholarship Competition
By ADRIENNE SOTER
The Morehead Nominees from AHS for
the 1988-89 school year are Palmer Brown,
Elizabeth Boyle, and Keith Byrum. These
students, chosen by the honors committee,
represent highest achievement in academics,
leadership, extra-curricular activities, and
participation in athletics.
These three AHS seniors competed in
first-round interviews with nominees from
the county high schools on October 23,
after completing an extensive applicaton
form including several essay questions.
Palmer and Elizabeth were chosen as the
two representatives from Stanly County to
advance to second-round regional interviews
at Pinehurst on December 1.
This prestigious scholarship is funded by
the family of John Motley Morehead. More
head Scholars attend UNC-Chapel Hill and
the scholarship pays for tuition, books,
room, board, and summer internship for
four years.
Keith Bynim Is One of Three AHS
Nominees f«- the Mw^head Schtdarsh^i-
Elizabeth Boyle Is One of Two
Stanly County Nominees.
Palmer Brown Is Advancing to
Regional Competition in Pinehurst
on December 1.
AHS BAND IS VICTORIOUS
IN MARCHING COMPETITIONS
By KENDALL HOMESLEY
The AHS band is on the roll again this
year. As in previous years they have a full
schedule consisting of contests, concerts,
auditions for honor bands, and parades.
With the marching season full of contests,
the band members are expected to be dedi
cated and willing to surrender their Satur
days to a full day of top-notch band per
formances. Classified as one of these top-
Dotch bands is our own AHS band, rated
superior. In the traditional Albemarle
Showcase of Bands, the band under the
leadership of Mr. Tim Hedrick, received a
superior rating. Once again in the Central
Carolina Marching Spectacular, Albemarle
Was rated superior and received a third
place standing in their class. To continue
their “superior” season the band competed
^ the Trinity Marching Festival and upheld
their reputation by placing third in the
contest, and for the third time this year,
received a superior rating. The band also
Won several other distinguishing honors at
this competition. The outstanding drum
majors, Tonya Brooks and Anne Joines,
won first place in their class while three
other speciality units, the rifle squad, the
flag squad, and the drum section, placed
second. To finish their marching season the
band will travel to Newton-Conover to
march and also compete in the Southeastern
Classic Marching Band Contest.
Along with all the time and hard work
of preparing for marching contests, come
the en^ess laps around the track to practice
for the upcoming Albemarle Christmas
Parade on November 28. Then on December
15, after diligent preparation, the band will
present a Christmas concert in the AHS
auditorium at 7:30.
For those outstanding band members who
just can’t get enough, try-outs for the South
Central District All-State Band will be held
in early January. So give it your best shot!
As for the rest of the AHS student body,
let’s support our band 100% and take ad
vantage of their performances.
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AHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS
TO COMPETE IN NATIONALS
By PALMER BROWN
Have you ever thought about what
it takes to be a cheerleader? Well
here at AHS, where cheerleading is
big-time, it takes energy, determina
tion, flexibility, and a willingness to
give up lots of time for practice.
After winning the 2A State Cheer-
leading Championship last year, the
cheerleaders have set their sights
higher: the nationals. The squad is
planning to go to Dallas, Texas on
December 27 to compete in the
national cheerleading championships.
In order to qualify for the nationals,
teams must either win the Award of
Excellence at one of the cheerleading
camps or receive a regional trophy.
Our cheerleaders won the Award of
Excellence this past summer at Peace
College and as a result, are eligible
to compete in the nationals.
The team is now busy selling ads
to the Miss Stanly County Pageant
and visiting businesses around town
in an effort raising money. The cost
of the trip is expected to run in ex
cess of $4,000. While raising money,
the team is practicing diligently in
their spare time. They often practice
all afternoon on Saturdays perfecting
their routine which is begin designed
by a former Appalachian State cheer
leader.
The cheerleaders have already won
the Stanly County Cheerleading Com
petition at YMCA.
As you can see, the cheerleaders
have b6en very busy lately. They
should be congratulated on their past
achievements as well as for promoting
school spirit and cheering for our
athletic teams. They do a great job
which is often overlooked, but by
going to the nationals, they are re
ceiving some weUdeserved recognition.
_CheerleadeM Show Off Thefr State-Wfaning
The 1988-89 BoOdog Band li Having A SncceBsfiil Year.
CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED
FOR NOVEMBER 28
By SUZIE BRITT
What is loud, colorful, seasonal and annual? What else but the Stanly County Christmas
Parade I This year s parade date is set for the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 28.
This yearly event sets the mood in Stanly County for the coming holiday, with all the
smiling faces passing on good cheer to everyone. Benny Parsons, popular NASCAR driver
who is retiring this year, will be the grand marshall for Albemarle’s Christmas Parade.
Mr. Parsons is not the only famous face that will be at the parade. Miss North Carolina
will be riding through the streets of Albemarle showing everyone her winning smile. Also
the channel 9 news anchors will touch down in Chopper Nine, and of course, ‘Old Saint
Nick’ will be making his yearly appearance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Other
businesses and individuals, along with school clubs, and queens will be in the parade. Re
presenting Albemarle High School will be the 1988 Homecoming Queens, Mary K. Page and
Subrena Burnette, along with the Albemarle Marching Band, the Varsity and J.V. cheer
leaders and the various clubs such as FBLA, FHA, DECA, VICA, and Jr. Civitons. Once
again the parade wB begin and end at the YMCA pavillion at 430. The i»^e will continue
'southward until it turns lieft on South Street. Then the procession will turn left on Second
Street and continue through the square, finally ending at the R.L. Holbrook Pavilion. The
parade will usher in the holiday season for Stanly County.
Having Typing
Problems?
By SUZIE BRITT
A new business is now being set up in
Albemarle to serve you. Yes, it seems this
business could turn out to be very helpful
to students, especially to students who type
like a hen pecking at seeds. Caldwell and
Associates is in the business of preparing
typed documents such as flyers, letterheads,
resumes, and most important, term papers.
Their business is located at 115 N. 6th St.
Their slogan is ‘‘Where the writing word
says it alL” If you have any questions or
would like to know more about their
service, caU 982-5442.
On The Inside ...
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Amy Hathcock:
A Lesson In Courage
, Melynee Morgan:
Bulldog Alumni
P* 7 Footbalk
Four Years of Memories