DECEMBER 1995
THE FULL MOON
Features
EDITOR : JENNIFER LOWDER
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Christmas Spirit
by Mary Nance
"What do you want for Christmas?” This seems to be a popular phrase as the Christmas
holidays draw closer. Many people, especially children and teenagers, anticipate waking up
on Christmas morning to open their presents. However, have you ever wondered what
Christmas morning would be like if there were no gifu to open or stockings to empty? A
plethora of people in the world today, and yes-even in Albemarle-are happy just to have a roof
over their heads on this day. Cold and hungry, their only Christmas wishes are to have shelter,
food, and warmth. We do not think about these necessities when we think of the holiday
season. At my church every year, we adopt a needy family at Christmas time. Therefore, we
provide them with a Christmas dinner and other food items, money for heating in their house,
a few gifts, and a Christmas tree. Vividly, I can recall the look on their faces when our church
group came through their door that winter day. My heart filled with joy and warmth as I
watched the children’s eyes light up with happiness. As the Christmas holiday approaches,
we need to be more grateful for what we have and not act so selfish. Just remember this: the
holidays are not only a season of recieving but also a season of giving.
Rll I Want for Christmas . . .
by Allison Hudson
Christmas is just around the comer. Stockings are being hung, fiiiitcake is piling up, and
Christmas lists are being made. Many students have a list of Christmas wishes as long as
Florida. Some students have something very special in mind that they are wishing for this
holiday season. These things are so special that they would setde for only it and wish for
nothing else. On the other hand, a great deal of studenU want a lot more than just one thing.
In fact, it was overwhelming to hear of all the wishes that students from AHS are wanting
when they wake up on Christmas morning. So, if you have a list as long as Florida or a list
that contains only one thing, I hope all of your Christmas wishes may come true. Here are
what some of your peers are wishing for this Christmas.
Alison Bueipeau - Hopes for a red Chevy truck.
Kelly Rakes - Wants DJ with a big red bow wrapped around him.
Johr Brooks - Wishing for world peace.
Mondarius Henry - Wants everyone to get along and a special someone to surprise him on
Christmas morning.
Jason Biles - Hopes for a beeper.
Kelley Morehead - Wishes for a six changer CD player.
Tonya Smith - Hopes for someone special at her doorstep tied up with a big red bow.
Charlie Lefler - Wants a new Chevy Z71 truck.
Jason Biles Is wishing for a beeper.
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Those Strange Relatives!
by Katie
With the Christmas holiday near, we all get a
time ofrelaxation and some time with our family.
But some of us here at Albemarle High School
can’t relax and spend time with our family; we
have to put up with “weird” relatives during the
holidays. These are some of the answers I got
when I asked some of the students if they had any
“weird” relatives.
Laura Cauble -1 have a strange relative that is the
same age as my boyfriend, but he calls me a child.
Stephanie Cooper - My grandmother is lacking a
few marbles, and she always brings us tffesents.
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Jason is trying out new places to hide.
Mabry
Unfortunately the jjresents either come from
Family Dollar, or she wrapps up something she
had lying around the house. We've gotten pillow
cases, men's garterbelts, and Liberty Bell candles.
Meg Mabry - My imcle tried to teach me how to
stand on one hand and to fly a kite correctly.
Jon Osborn - Actually my relatives are normal-
The holidays give me a chance to hang around
with my cousirts. One is a really athletic rednecfc.
Susan Rose -1 have one weird imcle who when he
comes home, he tries to get me to move to
Georgia with him and rim some “new business.
Susan Byrd - Most of my relatives are sane, but
my grandpa has always called my mom “Sally
Polly.”
Amber Tinkham -1 have an aunt who still be*
lieves in Santa Qaus.
Headier Braley- My Grandpa usually calls me
my uncle’s and aunt's names.
Michelle Sides - My Grandma Sides is a sweet
woman except for when she cooks chicken and
dumplings. Don’t eat the so-called chicken
because it is really rabbit.
Jason Smith - My uncle Lars visits from Ger
many and brings 1,000 year old fruit cakes.
Annette Boysworth - My older (over the hill)
imcle rides Harley motorcycles.
Zoua Vang - My cousin calls me Zowie.
Jason Calloway - My aunt buys me underwear
every single year.
Santascopes
by Jennifer Lowder
Sagittarius (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) You are start
ing to get tired of putting on a front for your so
called “friends.” You need to wake up and come
back to reality because you are never going to get
anywhere unless you can be yourself. Do not
worry about changing because you will meet
new people who like you for who you are. not
who you try to be.
Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 20) Your life seems
to be bouncing off the walls. It’s time you settle
down and figure out what’s right for you. Do not
worry about trying to impress everyone. The
only person you need to impress is yourself.
Aquarius (Jan. 21- Feb. 19) This is your
month to shine. It seems lately that everything is
going your way. Do not forget about that special
someone who you had your eye on earlier in the
year becausc they will start to come around.
Pisces (Feb. 20- Mar. 20) It’s time for you
need to get over that break-up thathappened back
in the dark ages. Youneedtogetoutmoreandex-
perience a new git>up of friends. Do not be so
hard on yourself. Soon things will get better.
Aries (Mar. 21- Apr. 20) You are happy,
content, and satisfied on the outside. The appear
ance. however, is different from the true inner
feeling of yourself. Try to slop and reflect on past
memories and remember that history sometimes
repeats itself. Keep smiling and try to listen to
your heart
Taurus (Apr.21- May 21) Your wealth will
flourish if you use what you have wisely but do
not be afraid to invest it. Because of your wealth,
you may end up with more friends than you ever
had before. But do not forget about your true
friends which are true riches.
Getmni (May 22- June 21) You are feeling
lonely this month. It seems like you have no one
to turn to. It’s time you start to let your friend*
and family help you out
Cancer (June 22- July 23) It seems as though
you are getting your love life finally situated-
You need to try to forget that old Hame because
there are better things to come. But do not los«
total and complete contact with that old fiam®
because that special someone can come in handy
at times.
Uo (July 24- Aug. 23) During this tim*
period, after having a wonderful experience wiif
a special someone, you now feel that you ha''®
missed the true meaning of love. You need to
back and look for the definite truth within. '*
the only way you will truly satisfy your broke'*
heart
Virgo (Aug. 24- Sept. 23) Your parents scd^
to be breathing down your throat all the time. 1^ *
time you get out of the house and get a jo^'
Maybe getting a job will show your parents th*
you are a responsible person. Maybe now ih*y
will stop bugging you.
Libra (SepL 24- Oct. 23) Parly’, fiesta*. »
great happy time is about to emerge into your lif*|
Open your eyes and look for the deep meaning
this experience. Get ready also for a confront*^
tion with someone who you thought you
knew because they have totally changed
(Oct 24- No*. 22) Your love
lif«
seems to be keeping you up late at nights.
are no« really sure who or what you want. ^
tinte you make your own decisions. Ifyoudon
make this decision soon, someone may end
fcttinghurt It could be you!