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The Spectator
Volume No. VI
J. F. WEBB HIGH SCHOOL, OXFORD, N. C., DECEMBER 12, 1969
No. 2
DOT WILLIFORD
Student Of Month
Chosen For Oct.
The student of the month for
October is Dot Williford, one of
Webb’s hardest - working Seniors.
For the fourth year now she con
tinues to brighten our halls with
her warm smile and friendly dispo
sition.
Dot has been a member of such
organizations as the Latin Club,
French Club, and Science Club,
holding offices in many of these. For
four years she has been a great as
set to the Student Council as well.
Perhaps her greatest contribution
to the school is the wonderful job
which Dot does ^s. editor of THE
SPECTATOR. Outside of school
she devotes much of her time to
MYF and serves as a Cadre Lead
er.
Even with all these time-consum
ing activities. Dot has maintained
a high scholastic average and has
received a letter and bar for her
efforts. She was awarded member
ship in the National Honor Society
last year.
Congratulations, Dot, and keep
up the good work!
Four From Webb
Attend N.C.S.C.C.
The Webb Student Council is
well informed on issues facing high
schools across the state. On Novem
ber Q, 10 and 11 at the 43 Annual
Convention of the North Carolina
Student Council Congress, there was
a gathering of about 700 student
council members. Webb was repre
sented by four of its members. Rep
resentatives accompanied by Mr.
Lassiter, as advisor were: Frank
Hielema, President; Mike Peters,
Vice-president; Elaine Currin, Sec
retary; and Glenda Currin, Vice-
president of the Central District of
the North Carolina Student Council
Congress. Highlights of the con
vention included: speeches by Gov.
Robert Scott; .'\ttorney General
Robert Morgan; Bob Strother of
the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction and several S.B.I.
agents.
Much time was devoted to talk
ing with delegates from other
schools, comparing problems, and
offering solutions. The convention
closed with a ‘‘sing-ouC’ on the
Capitol grounds followed by the in
stallation of the new officers.
Webb won state recognition by
being cited as having one of the
twelve Honor Councils in the state.
IVIany thanks should go to Bill
Mitchell, loaS-lOftO Student Council
President, lOftO student council
members, and all supporting stu
dents for the work required to re
ceive this honor.
Council Plans For
Christmas Dance
The Student Council has acquir
ed “Salt and Pepper,” a six-piece
soul band, to play at the Christ
mas dance to be held on December
13. The Council voted to spend
$350 on this band—the largest a-
mount ever before spent on a band
for a student body function. It was
felt by the Council that with the
increased number of students in the
school it was only fair to the stu
dents to hire bands with a possibil
ity of having better quality.
Mike Peters and Elaine Currin
have been elected as the two Webb
delegates to serve on the committee
to work with an equal number of
students from Mary Potter and
Toler High Schools. In a joint ex
ecutive committee meeting among
the three schools it was decided
that the committee should consist
of one Junior and one Sophomore,
because these would be more direct
ly affected by the up-coming merg
er between the three schools than
would older students.
In the November 17 meeting of
the Student Council it was request
ed that the Council make a loan of
$70 to the Pep Club for losses in
curred in their dance held on No
vember IS. The Council unanimous
ly agreed to make this loan on ac
count that the Pep Club repay this
money by the end of the school
year. This loan can further be jus
tified on the grounds that the Pep
Club is a chartered organization
under the Student Council.
Several exchange student pro
grams are being investigated within
the Council at this time; but, as
of yet, numerous factors have not
been discussed in enough detail to
make a final decision.
Glenda And Cathy
Selected By NHS
The National Honor Society re
cently met with advisor, Mrs. Joy
Averett, at the Episcopal Parish
House. Frank Hielema spoke on
his attendance at Governor’s School
last summer. Cathy Daniel and
Glenda Currin were chosen to rep
resent Webb’s N. H. S. in com
petition for the N.H.S. Scholarship.
Refreshments served were hot cho
colate and popcorn.
YITAS Anticipates
Successful Year
For the first time an active mon
ogram club has been formed at
Webb. It has been given the name
“Youth in Total Appreciation of
Sports,” (YITAS), and consists of
athletes and cheerleaders who have
earned varsity letters. Coach Wood
and Coach Mosely are the advisors.
.At the first meeting officers were
selected. They are: .A1 Williams,
president; Merlin Young, vice-pres
ident; Ivy Lawrence, secretarx-; and
Bob Bryan, treasurer. .A constitution
was drawn up by the officers and
approved by the members.
New members' initiation was plan
ned for the first Monday in Decem
ber.
The club has attended two col
lege football games. Carolina vs.
Wake Forest and N. C. State vs.
Penn State.
•Another "first" for Webb has de
veloped from this club's efforts —
athletic award jackets are planned
for the boys and monogram blank
ets for the girls. The awards will
feature scarlet and white three di
mensional block “W" monosrams.
Annual Barbecue
Proved Successful
The annual barbecue sponsored
by the Student Council was held
November 22 from 5:00 to 8:00.
The purpose was to raise funds for
dances and other worthwhile proj
ects. The menu consisted of bar
becue made by the Murphy House;
potato salad made by students;
slaw’, bread, coffee, and cokes; and
pies made by the P.T..A.
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Students worked in shifts at such
jobs as filling plates, taking orders
in the parking lot, selling tickets at
the door, dispensing drinks, and
other odd jobs. The Key Club
parked cars for those who wished
to eat in the cafeteria.
The Student Council made post
ers advertising the event which were
placed in the halls of the school.
They also sold tickets downtown
the Thursday before the barbecue.
Special commendation goes to Mrs.
Lou Watkins, a Student Council
advisor, who devoted much time
and energy to the successful out
come of the annual barbecue.
Future Farmers
Enjoy Club Supper
On Wednesday night, October 15,
the J. F. Webb Future Farmers of
America held their first club sup
per. Everyone attending enjoyed
good food and fine entertainment.
After the new officers were in
stalled, Duwonie Cash gave the de
votion. Everyone enjoyed a de
licious meal of barbecue, french
fries, slaw and soft drinks.
The guest speaker for the club
supper was Mr. Jim Gant, Gran
ville County Wildlife Protector. Mr.
Gant showed a series of films and
also gave a very interesting demon
stration on gun safety.
After this, all were amused by
musical entertainment as Coleman
Watson and Grady Wheeler display
ed their talent in singing and guitar
playing.
Small Attendance
Present At Movie
“Bunny Lake is Missing,” star
ring Keir Dullea and Carol Lynley,
was shown on November 14 in the
Webb cafeteria. About forty stu
dents turned out to see the movie,
a new idea in entertainment for the
student body. There was no charge
for admission, but a box for con
tributions was utilized. .A much
larger crowd than that present was
anticipated for the movie. Possible
cause for this could have been that
the movie had been on television
twice, it was in black and white,
and there were other social events
happening at the same time.
Though the psychodrama had a
number of students on the edge of
their seats, most of the girls will
certify that Mr. Tillotson's presence
did not create an atmosphere of re
laxation. Mr. Tillotson saw to it
that the girls were not only on the
edges of their seats, but on their
feet screaming with fright, as well.
If an>’ students have an opinion
as to whether this type of enter
tainment should be continued and
as how to improve it. they are ask
ed to contact any Student Council
member or ofiicer.
Debate Club Holds
Practice Debates
For the past few weeks the De
bating Club has been busy holding
practice debates and doing research
work on various topics. On Tues
day, November 4, the Debating
Club met and held a practice de
bate. The topic was on whether
federal funds should be depleted
from the moon programs. The team
in favor of depleting the funds con
sisted of Gary .Angle and Cathy
Farabow. Debating against them
were Linda Montague and Jamie
Rowland. The affirmative team fin
ished with the most points.
On November 8, some of the
members had the opportunity of
attending the debate conference held
at the Sir Walter Hotel in Raleigh,
N. C. From this trip they learned
the different procedures used in de
bating.
In the future, the members will
continue to hold practice debates at
their meetings.
Plans were made to attend a
practice debate held in Rocky
Mount on December 3rd and 4th.
Library Clubbers
Attend Convention
Electing officers was the main or
der of business October 20, when
the Library Club held its first meet
ing. Officers for the 1969-70 year
are as follows: president, Susan
Hughes; vice president, Sheila Dan
iel; secretary, Judy Broyal; treas
urer, Diane Clayton.
In order to inform the members
of the district convention, a call
meeting was held November 4, im
mediately after school. The district
meeting was held in Durham at the
senior high school on November 21.
Dr. Wiley W'illiams was the guest
speaker for the evening session.
This year our Library Club is
sponsoring Cindy Howard for the
office of district Chaplain. ‘‘.All
Systems Go” is the theme for the
convention, and Webb members are
certainly carrying this through in
their plans for Cindy’s campaign.
For the first time since the Li
brary Club has been organized, plans
are being made to have a bus a-
vailable for the trip to Chapel Hill.
From the members come thanks to
Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Grey
for their help and encouragement.
Future Teachers
Keeping Busy
.Any student interested in history
as a major should have attended the
h'.T..A. meeting Tue.«day afternoon.
November IS. Descriijing his rea
sons lor entering his profession and
telling many facts about it. Mr.
Curt Tillotson gave a very interest
ing i)rogram. Obviouslw he i- a
fledicated teacher and is interested
in helinng others through his wnrk.
The F.T..A. is responsible for dec
orating the cafeteria for Thanksgiv
ing. .Al'O. it is spon>oring a drive-
aimed at [)roviding a certain family
with a happy, plentiful Thank.'cdv-
ing. Webb students are encouraged
to contribute any extra clothes, toys,
or food that they miuht have. These
articles are to be placed in the front
lobby in the large boxes available.
In December, the F. T. .A. will
sponsor a contest amonz all the
homerooms.. Each will be judged
on the way it decorates its door
with a Christmas idea, and a prize-
will be given to the one with the
best job.
KITTY LEE
Kitty Lee Named
D.A.R. Recipient
During the first of October, Kitty
Lee, one of Webb’s most outstand
ing seniors, received the D..A.R. a-
ward. The award honors Kitty's
citizenship and leadership which are
certainly shown by her activities
here at Webb. Kitty is a member
of the Pep Club, h'rench Club, Lat
in HI, and Student Council. She is
also secretary of the National Hon
or Society, editor of the ’70 IViUi
cat, and a marshal.
Those who work with Kitty in
these various activities all know
that she is quite deserving of the
award. And as Kitty herself states,
“I enjoy it all!”
Beauty Advisor
Presents Program
What can 1 do about my hair?
My hair is a disaster area. What
can I do? How do you treat prob
lem skin ? These and many other
questions were discussed among
Webb F.H..A.’crs and several rep
resentatives from Mitchell’s Hair
styling .Academy on Friday, Octo
ber 16, in the cafeteria.
Before Mitchell’s gave their en
joyable and interesting program, the
officers and F.H..A., led by i)resi-
dent, Marjorie Cash, discus.sed sev
eral items. .Among these items werc-
the ui)coming .Mother-Daughter
Banquet afid the [ja-t District Rally
held in .Northern Nash Hieh School
in Rock\- Mount on October 4.
Wanda Dickerson, one of our very
own Webbster’.', presided over the
rally as State F. H. .A. President.
She may be commended on a job
well done.
Following the j)rogram. delicioU'
refreshments were ^ervcfl.
New Gripe Boxes
Installed At Webb
One of the new feature.s to be
seen at Webb will be the installa
tion of three Grii)c- Boxes. Two
of the.'C- will be located in the low
er enrl of the building. The other
will be somewhere in the lobby
near the cafeteria. .All students arc
urged to use these boxes as a means
of expre^^ing their opinions on mat
ters that they feel should be brought
before the Student Council,