DECEMBER 1994
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EDITOR: LAURA SMITH
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by Laura Smith
‘The spirit of Christmas is in the air.” This is heard often around Christinas holidays but
what exactly does everyone mean by this Christmas spirit? Most people only see Christmas
as a time for vacationing, getting presents and waiting for Santa Claus to bring all of our gifts
on Christmas Eve. True, these things are a large part of Christmas but one of the most
important aspects of Christmas is spending time with family and friends. Christmas is the
season of good cheer, peace on ear^ and good will toward men. As the holidays approach
everyone appears to have apositive attitude as well as high spirits. A question that everyone
must confront is whether or not it is better to give or to receive. The obvious answer is to
give... well, maybe for some. Some people are only satisfied if they have been given the gifts
they want and this is all that brings them happiness. Those that understand the positive,
beneficial aspect of Christmas gain their happiness from giving gifts. Their satisfaction
comes from the joy they bring others. This spirit, the true spirit of Christmas, is often times
forgotten. Everyone needs to become more aware of the “Spirit of Christmas.
Are You Insecure?
by Courtney Rogers
Insecurity is a common feeling experienced by many high school students. Take this
quiz to see how you rate.
1. Do you avoid looking people in the eye when you are talking to them?
Yes No
2. Do you change outfits three times each morning before fmally deciding on one to wear
to school? Yes No
3. Do you constantly wonder what people think about you? Yes No
4. When you arc going out with someone, do you worry about them dumping you? Yes No
5. Are you willing to change yourself in order to live up to other people’s expectations of
you? Yes No
6. Have you ever stayed home from school because of a disastrous zit or unruly hair? Yes
No
7. If you are in a room full of strangers, do you introduce yourself? Yes No
8. Are you overly-generous to everyone? Yes No
9. Do you feel more comfortable in public places when you have friends/relatives wi th you?
Yes No
10. Do you always second guess your actions? Yes No
If you answered yes for 8 to lOofthesequestions, then the constant pressureofhigh-school
life is really affecting you. Time will help some with your insecurity but it would also be
good for you to talk to a trusted friend or adult about how you feel.
If you answered yes for 4 to 7 of these questions, you are probably in the majority. Everyone
gets a bout of insecurity every now and then. Just remember to be yourself and do not
concentrate on what others think about you.
If you answered yes for 1 to 3 of these questions, then you arc full of confidence and are
totally sure of yourself. However, watch out and do not get conceited or then you will have
a reason to feel insecure.
FULL MOON
Published nine times per year by the journalism class
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Editors
Jamie Dunn, Uura Smith-Editors-in-Chief
Courtney Rogers - Co-editor, Business Matthew Allison - Co-editor, Uyout/Design
Shannon Homesley - News Editor
Susan Hathcock - Advisor
Staff
Lori Cox, JP Furr, Kevin Lambert, Carmen Land, Jeff Nahrgmg, Kelhe Palmer,
Heather Smith, Michele Smith, Emily Stonestreet, Jill Story
Guest Contributors
Kari Andrews, Kim Thomas
Consumer Beware
by Kellie Palmer and Courtney Rogers
While flipping through the pages of a maga
zine, have you ever noticed many of the ads that
advertise products that seem totally useless and
ridiculous? Many of these ads feature products
that sometimes seem too good to be true. From
acne solutions that work overnight to hair prod
ucts guaranteed to produce hair growth in a day,
these ads have it all! How about the jewelry and
hair accessories that are true fashion don’ts? One
example, the banana band, is a headband - banana
clip combination. Hey, I wouldn’ t wear it, but for
some people, this may be their thing. For those
of you who know whatl'm talking about, reading
these ads at the end of a magazine eventually
becomes a ritual. I find myself looking through
these ads every iww and then just to get a good
laugh. One product I’ve noticed that sparks my
curiosity is the revolutionary fat pills. Yes, fat
pills. These pills guarantee a loss of one to two
pounds in a matter of days just by popping a pill
every now and then. Although I and many others
may truly doubt this product, this may be the
answer to some people’s prayers - if they’re
brave enough to tiy it. For me I find exercise
works well.
In any case, whether you read these ads just to
get a good laugh or are one of the many brave
consumers, each to his own. As for me. I’ll stick
with JUST reading the ads, buti leave a tip for the
consumers: If it seems too good to be true, it
usually is!
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Can Keondra losa those extra pounds?
Fast and Fancy
by Kellie
Are you a fast food junkie? Do you prefer a
steak house? While many people prefer the con
venience of fast food restaurants, others find
nothing can beat down home cooking. Others
still find that nothing can top a nice steak dinner
at their favorite steak house, whether it’s the
Outback or Yadkin Valley. Which do you pre
fer? Many lean toward fast food because of the
convenience and some-what inexpensive costs
when compared to steak houses. Those who
enjoy a big juicy steak, though, feel the money’s
worth it. Whatever the case, there are thousands
of options when considering food. Here, some
students at AHS reveal which restaurants they
prefer.
Palmer
1. Rebecca Montgomery: Taco Bell
2. Catherine Weben The Olive Garden
3. Kesha Lowden Darryl’s
4. Amy Morehead: Yadkin Valley
5. Heather Smith: Red Lobster
6. Anonymous: Ted’s Gas and Stuff Roadside
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7. Mark Efird: Burger World HUH HUH HUH
8. Meredith Vanderburg and Ashley Swanner:
Dicks?@!*
9. Michael Davis: McDonald’s
10. Michael Crowder: The school cafeteria
11. Antonio Brown: Jack’s Chicken Shack
12. Tommy Blalock: Eury’s Truck Stop
13.MylonBaldwin: Atmygrandmother’shouse
14. Steven Houck: The Filling Station
Earning Ways for the Holidays
by Laura Smith
It’s almost Christmas and you have a thou- are you to do?
sand presents to buy. Being outof school, you've
got all the time in the world and everything’s
great. EXCEPT—your pockets are empty. What
Stephen Houck is looking for money it
Family Dollar!
Arotnxl Christmas so mai>y
teenagers come up empcy-handed when it’s tim«
to hand out presents because of their lack
money. There are so many ways for teenagers to
earn money around Christmas. One of the
common ways is babysitting while parents
Christmas shopping. Some local stores may hit*
you to help wrap gifts during the Christm**
holiday. You couki also earn a few bucks by
helping yots parents out around the house.
Tripp babysiu some during the holidays to eait*
a little extra money. Angela Vanore and
Eury both work around their house for a few ex“^
dollan. Emily Stonestreet babysiu for chil'lf**’
whose parents are involved in military ChristJ****
balls and Stephen Houck plans to take on a job
FamDy I>^lar for the hdidays. If you
be one of thoce unfortunate poor teens, youne*"
to get busy looking for some way to earn
money for the holidays so you won’t co«n«
empty handed.