iiFULL MOON Volume 54, No. 8 ALBEMARLE HIGH NEWSPAPER 311 Park Ridge Road Albemarle NC 28001 iZ > 982-3711 MAY 1989 31 Seniors To Be Honored At Academic Banquet RV K'CKinAi I ur\» 11-01 r-x,, A BY KENDALL HOMESLEY The AHS Academic Awards Banquet, honoring thirty-one seniors who have demonstrated academic exceUence, wiU be held at 7:00 PJW. on Tuesday. May 23 in the First BaotisrS^^tS MlowshipMl This special occasion wiU begin wilhaformal dinner; later thehonoredstudenlswUl roasted byfaculymembersandpresentedwilhplaquesandgifts.TocuhninatetheeveninE the honored students will present an original skit about their high school experiences. ^ong the mmy scents be r^ognized are the members of the National Honor Society the North Caroling Scholars and the Presidential Academic Fimess Award winners, as Ehzateth Boyle, Patoer Bro^ Suzanne Smith, Paul Childress, Keith Byrum, Cresta Newton Le ^e B^is, Bnt, Pau^a Carpenter, KendaU Homesley. Kricket Morton, Stephanie Hi„;,^ TerinaRob^U“jLiferJohZ!!Da™FSj^”t'l*'^'’^'™1i^^ nie top twenty juniors are also recognized at this banquet, participating as servers for the This banquet is coordinated by a faculty committee in conjunction witi. a local Schools Community Committee, which arranges financial support from local businesses Four AHS Juniors Selected For Governor's School BY SHERRI ALLEN Congratulations, Sally Frye, Shannon Tho mas, Bill Snyder, and Brett Richards. These four people have been chosen along with approxi mately 400 other students to attend Governor’s School this summer. The school takes place June 25-August 5 and focuses on leamitig leadership skills and enhancing academics. Selected gifted and talented students from all over North Caro lina will be assigned to one of two Governor’s School campuses. Attending Governor’s School West in Winston-Salem are Sally Frye in drama. Shannon Thomas in instrumental music, and Bill Snyder in social science. Attending Governor’s School East in St. Andrews is Brett Richards in the area of mathematics. 1 i Parents, memto administrators, and community representatives all attend the banquet to honor outstanding seniors. Drama Classes Entertain Student Body BY ADRIENNE SOYER The 1988-89 school year is the first time drama has been offo-ed to AHS students. With the effort from many students, lots of hard work, and a very supportive teacher, the drama class is having a veiy successful year. / On April 20, the students watched AHS actors perform the play Makin’ It by Cynthia Mercati. The play focused on what high school students really think about life. The play also expressed problems and insecurites of teachers, students, ^d parents alike. Big Boom at Castle Doom will beperformedbydramastudentsonMay 11. Itis a three act play that was written by Peter Walker. The play i^ about a tour group of girls and their guide who visit a castle in Transylvania. While they are there, they encounter a mad doctor, his wacky nurse, and two other assistants. The doctor has a plan to start a new civilization by freezmg a perfect female specimen and killing everyone else. The target for his plan is Carol, one of the girls on the tour, who is portrayed by Stephanie Hinson. This play is sure to keep the audience full of laughter. Brett Richards, Shannon Thomas Sallv Frye, and Bin Snvder wii « Governor’s &hoo,hi "°oi this summer. Marshals Keep Graduation Org^iz'ed BY ADRIENNE SOYER Li June, when seniors are graduating, the only things on their minds are the beach and future plans. If it wasn’t for the marshals who prepare the graduation procession, graduation would only be one night of chaos and disaster. These ten f>eople ensure that the ceremony runs smoothly The marshals are chosen according to class rank. The top tenjuniors are given this honor and responsibUity. This year’s marshals are Brett Richards, Bill Snyder, Matt Lowder, Natash Tyson. Alex Overcash, Debbie Crabtiee HolU Brafford, Tommy Lockamy. Marcus Huneycutt, and Lori Ingram. An early expression of grati tude goes out to these ten jumors from the senior class. fe Marshal® pl3y sn ^^portant In the graduation ceremony. Mr. Moran's fourth period drama presented CONGRATULATIONS, BAND! Tennessee, ^ Feista-Val in Nashville, Excellent in Conr n included Superior in Parade Competition, Competition Ow „ i" Parade Competition. First in Concert ’ * Parade Champion, and Grand Championship Award.

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