MARCH 1997
THE FULL MOON
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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
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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.
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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. Insteadof spending S20, buy a S3 magazine
and pick your favorite hairsyle. Practice makes
perfect.
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