MARCH 1997 THE FULL MOON PAGE 3 Features EDITOR : KATE MABRY Una Projcsora Principala by Beverly Poplin and Emily Nance We are enlightened by her smile everyday and enjoy her characters in the halls. Sometimes we can not understand the language she is speaking, but one day we will learn. Have any guesses? We are talking about Linda Harvey, a teacher here at AHS. She deserves special attention for her hard work and dedication to the education of youth today. Mrs. Harvey teaches Spanish II, HI and IV, and is active in getting students involved in the four clubs she leads. Learning a foreign language is difficult for students, no matter how intelligent they are. Truly, her creativity in the classroom makes learning both easier and enjoyable. She sets a challenge but provides a path to conquer it. One student, Greg “Jeronimo” Nahrgang said, “Senora Harvey es muy paciente (is very patient)!” Patience does play a key role in the profession of teaching. Mrs. Harvey says that because her students are on all learning levels, she must be very patient. Mrs. Harvey’s unique style extends outside of the classroom as well. She is the . leader of the Spanish National Honor Society which is a club dedicated to the students who have a true love for the Spanish language. Also, she has a club for Spanish HI and Spamsh IV called “Charlar.” It is a chat club that meets once a month over dinner to practice conversation Spanish for higher collegiate levels. Not only is Mrs. Harvey involved in Spanish clubs, but she is also involved in civic clubs including the Rotary Interact Club. At the present, the Interact Club is working to host a dance for the Senior Citizens of Stanly County. Lastly, Mrs. Harvey leads the Debate Club once a month where students discuss topics hitting the news scene. If you are considering a foreign language course next year, we would advise you to take Spanish. The foreign language department at AHS is extremely exciting and edu cational, especially when you reach the levels of study Mrs. Harvey teaches. Mrs. Harvey shows her love for teaching. ' by Allison Hudson by Well, it is almost prom time and do you know what this means? This means that it is time to start making plans, getting dates, picking out a tux, getting your dress, calling for reservations, lining up the limo, and planning for post prom activities. Prom is always an exciting time. There is so much time and energy that is put into the spccial event. Here at Albemarle High School I went around and asked what everyone "'as looking forward to most, and here is what they had to say. Niklllya Clark checks out styles for this year's prom. 'A Connie Edwards- I’m excited about breaking it down with my friends on the dance floor. George Hoyle- I’m excited about going broke! Marci Tucker- I’m looking forward to spending “special” time with the one that I love. Alex Lowder- I’m always excited! Sommer Thompson- I can’t wait 'til after the prom! Kou Yang-1 like to see everyone all dressed up. Denice Watkins- I’m looking forward to being with Boo and post prom plans. Susan Rose- I’m excited about staying out with her friends. . Dana Rositano- I’m looking forward to bemg with my honey and going to the parties. John Creswell- I’m excited about spending all of my money in Charlotte and being with my friends. Oddcssa Lilly- I’m looking forward to my senior prom and not coming home 'til the next day. Beth Hathcock-1 ’m excited al»ul being with my friends before graduation. Hutch Kirkpatrick- Prom means that it is closer to graduation. . Emily Rogers- I’m looking forward to being wined and dinned. Kailierine Garrison- I’m can’t wait to sit back in the stretch limo with the roof top down and the music up loud. Believe It Or Not by Kate Mabry Hello to all the people who like to hear about stupid things that other people have done. If you are one of these people, read on. I have gone through many magazines to pick out some of the craziest things people do, sue for, and say. - Trucker Franciszek Zygadlo led the police on a 280-mile high sf)eed chase in his trailerless cab through three states in September. He was finally stopped when he drove into a bay. According to the police, he ran toward them screaming he was a hero for slopping a bomb on the truck that would have exploded if he went less than forty miles per hour. " In November, a sixty-year-old man known only as “Czeslaw 8” was accidentally shot to death by two homemade guns that he had mounted to scare off trespassers. That was one of the twenty-eight booby traps planted around his home. - While Jason Jinks was driving one December day he lost his hat out the window of his car and decided to back up at twenty-five mile per hour to retrieve it. When he hit the brakes, he fell out on his head and three days later, he died. -- A one million dollar lawsuit was filed against the state of Michigan in November. Chris Morris filed the suit because he claimed he caught a cold in the state capital rotunda while viewing an art exhibit.- M &M/ Mars Co. and a Cleveland retailer were sued $500,000 dollars by Andrew Daniels because he had bit his lips on one of the peanut M &M’s that didn’t have a peanut in it. The retailer was sued for “failure to inspect” the candy. I hope you enjoyed the stupid things that people have sued, done, or said. Jeff Carter remembers to keep the door shut inside and out. JUST ASK SENSIBLE SUSAN by Kate Mabry Dear Sensible Susan, I need your help. I am on a very tight budget this year for the prom. My date and I would like to make it an unforgettable evening of friends, dancing, and dining. He really means a lot to me and I want to look awesome. Do you have any ideas on how to save money? FrusU’ated Donna Pleasant keeps an eye on her spending. DftSWEf Dear Frustrated, I know a dress, transportation, dining, and prom activities can get expensive. I have com plied a list of ideas that might help you and others save money on prom night. Swap-a -dress - If you went all out for last year’s prom and so did your best friend, switching your dresses will save you and your friend bunches of money and you will still have the latest fashion for prom. Carpool - Limos arc only for weddings and funerals. Instead, carpool. Gather a group of your closest friends and drive to your favorite restaurant. All of your friends can help pay for gas and contruibute to the conversation. At Home Dining - This might not be the most romantic idea on prom night, but it could be fun. Have a candlelight supper with your favorite meal. Not only will you have your date by your side, you'll be eating something you like, guaran teed. Do Your Own Hair - Hair dressers are expen sive. 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