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Volume 62, No. 8
ALBEMARLE HIGH NEWSPAPER
311 Park Ridge Road Albemarle NC 28001
982-3711
MAY 1997
Wanna Buy a Paper Airplane?
by Wilson Beaver
Recently twenty sophomores and juniors participated in an economic program sponsored by the
Stanly County Chamber of Commerce and the 4-H Club. The one-day program called Economics in
Action fociised on the economy of Stanly County and how to run a successful business. Students from
all four high schools were able to tour two businesses in the county and lake part in running a paper
airpliine manufacturing business. The tours showed how Stanly County is surviving through vast
changes of technology and science.
Students enjoyed the tours and especially had fun creating and running their own businesses. An
economics professor, Dr. Robert Usry, helped run the pretend governmental economy regulator. He
provided a brief lecture on economics and supervised the production of paper airplanes by the student
Companies. The object of the activity was to manufacture as many planes as possible according to
certain guidelines, including a budget of SI 700. For a company auplane topass inspection, the plane
had to fly a least ten feet and earn a high grade on the jwoper manufacturing of the plane. The company
then would be paid a price pertaining to the accuracy of production. The highest-scoring company
nianufactured thirteen planes, twelve of which were able to fly. The group tripled their profit with
a ending score of S5400.
The Economics in Action program is beneficial to students who want lo own a business. The
future of the economy is in the hands of students like the ones who participaiediiu^
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These sophomores and juniors attended the Economics in Action program
for a hands-on experience in economics.
DECA Wins Horrors in State Competition
by Kelly
The Albemarle High School DECA club has
honors in the State Competition by win-
numerous recognitions at the State DECA
Conference in Winston-Salem. In the individual
®''ents Kristin Burle.son, Ayana Carpenter, and
^arci Tuckcr won Proficiency awards in Food
Marketing at the associate level. Stephanie Burris
"'On a Proficiency Award in Retail Merchandis-
'*’8 at the associate level. Each student also
‘Earned Competency Certificates on the Free
^•'terprise Economics Test. Mr. Hollis and the
t^ECA members enjoyed the trip. Stephanie
“^iris said, "It was very cxciting meeting all the
^'fferent people. One of the great things was
•faring your name and school being recognized
''' front of 2000 people. I have learned lO have
Confidence and work for first place. The confer-
^cc really paid off and was well worth my time.”
^arci Tucker also enjoyed herself and said,"It
"'as a great experience meeting all the different
^Ple and competing in ihe various contesLs. I
Rakes
had
a good lime." Congratulations to those win-
lil'S DECA members!
Mr. Hollis and DECA members enjoy
the historic sights of Winston-Salem.
Three Juniors to Attend Governor s School
T^ifce AHS juniors will be s(x;nding their summer enjoying p in math, will
'overnor's School. Brandon Cooke, selected in driuna, an 1 nclviral music, will attend
>^atlcndingG«vernorsSchoolEastmLaurinburg. ErinDoby,sclecied
Governor's School West in Winston-Salem. Congratulauons to these three studcnu
Seniors "Star" at the Prom
by Allison Hudson
Katherine Garrison and Jamie Kennedy
pose before leaving for the prom.
April 26, 1997 was definitely “A Nighl of
Stars.” With this year's prom theme of "Holly
wood", students got caught up in the lights, ciun-
cra, and action of it all. Entrance 10 the Agri-
Civic Center was adorned by an elegant red
carpet upon which the students made iheir big
debut. Beth Hathcock said, “The junior class
really went all out to make us (seniors) feel like
stars.” The junior class worked for weeks in
preparation for this year’s prom. The inside of
the Agri-Civic Center was lavishly decorated
with purple, gold, and black eye-catchers. Stu
dents danced the night away 10 music by the L.A.
Light Show. Following the traditional Holly
wood tradition, many students showed up to the
prom in stylish limos. This year's prom was a
night of glitz and glamour that will not be soon
forgotten.
Welcome GilfcePt Codfordj
by Allison Hudson
Friday morning April 24, AHS students were
greeted by Gilbert Dodford Goat, who was given
to the senior class by Greg Nahrgang and Asso
ciates. Gilbert was calmly minding his business
as students walked up to the building to begin
their daily routine. However, he did not handle
his status as a celebrity very well and began
"tremblirig and ciying" in the words of one ob
server. After Mrs. Allen issued an ultimatum of
a five minute period for the perpetrator to come
forward, Greg decided that missing a few min
utes of physics was in his best interest and ex
plained his recent purchase of the goat. Gillwrt
was treated with every kindness and was re
moved to the nearby house of Jamie Kennedy,
where he dined on luxurious backyard grass for
the rest of the day. He now resides at the Dustin
Lisk residence, where he is enjoying peace and
contenunent as an honorary member of the Class
of •97.
Meet Gilbert Dodford, honorary member
of the Class of '97.
Spanish National Honor Society Induction Scheduled
by Kelly Rakes
Students who excel with an A average in their
first and second years of Spanish will be inducted
into the Spanish National Honor Society on
Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 P.M. at Rosebriar. Mrs.
Harvey and the current Spanish Honor Society
members Heather Freshly, Katherine Garrison,
Beth Hathcock, Jennifer Ingram, Connie Ed
wards, Katie Mabry, and Mike Bryan arc plan
ning arrangements for the initiation and meal for
the parents, family members, and the new 1997-
98 inductees; Jennifer Byrd, Matthew Lefler,
Emily Nance, Michael Dennis, Brandon Cooke,
Jonathan Dry, Erin Mauldin, Stacy Sinclair, Ber
Yang, Christina Maguylo, Greg Nahrgang, Jason
Smith, Teresa Torres, Wesley Burris, Jennifer
Holbrook, and Michael Payne. All of these
students have performed exceilenily in Spanish
and found a special admiration for the hinguage.
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New inductees of Spanish National Honor Society.