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Volume No. VI
J. F. WEBB HIGH SCHOOL, OXFORD, N. C., MAY 6, 1970
No. 6
H.H.S. Acquires
Many New Members
The feeling of suspicion was in
the air on the morning of April 21,
1970 when members of the Jun
ior class were called to the
cafetorium, but soon the purpose
of the assembly was obvious. The
new inductees of the National Hon
or Society were tapped for member
ship after President Glenda Currin
explained just what makes a NHS
member — qualities, including char
acter, service, leadership, and last,
but not least, scholarship (a 90 or
above average for five semesters).
After the new members were seated
on stage Mr. Stroud offered his con
gratulations. Juniors inducted were
Patricia Colson, Rebecca Winston,
Linda Montague, Wallace Vaughan,
Teresa Freeman, Robbie Price, Char
lotte Sloan, Mike Peters, Benjie
Hester, Arthur Grissom, Sandra
Blackwell, Connie Thomerson, Nan
cy Callahan, Sheila Arrington, Karen
Cutts, Marjorie Hobgood, Kathy
Wood, Rebecca Webb, Ralph Puck
ett, Cathy Briley, Anna Tarry,
Cathy Farabow, Andy Howard,
Gary Royster, and Merlin Young.
Phyllis Hughes was the sole senior
to be tapped.
On Thursday evening, April 23,
an official induction ceremony v/as
held in the cafetorium. Following
Glenda Currin’s welcome to mem
bers, parents, and friends, the Pro
gram Committee presented a skit in
which the inductees were tried on
the basis of character, scholarship,
leadership, and service and found to
be acceptable as material for the
National Honor Society. The pro
gram came to an end with new
members signing the NHS Scrap
book. After the ceremony a recep
tion was held for the new members
and their families and friends, com
plete with delicious refreshments
prepared by the old member.?.
1970 VICA Banquet
Deemed Successful
On April 1, 1970 the J. F. Webb
Chapter of Vocational Industrial
Clubs of America held its annual
Employer-Employee Banquet. The
keynote speaker was the Honorable
H. Patrick Taylor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor of North Carolina,
The banquet began at 7 o’clock
with the opening ceremony perform
ed by President, Ronnie Lunsford.
Ronnie then introduced Earl Hunt
er, VICA’s parliamentarian who
gave the invocation. The dinner
was prepared by Mrs. Vivian Hart
and the menu consisted of filet mig-
non, creamed potatoes, tossed salad,
green peas, and cherry pie a la
mode.
After dinner, Ronnie introduced
the treasurer. Sharon Belcher, who
began the introduction of employ
ers. Then, Vice President Dennis
Englebright introduced the Region
IV contest winners. .\s a special
treat one of the winners, Phil Set-
zer, presented his safety demonstra
tion. When Phil had concluded his
project, Secretary Valinda Parrott
introduced the special guests. Ron--
nie introduced our coordinator, Mr.
James Hogsett, who in turn intro
duced Lieutenant Governor Taylor.
Mr.,Taylor gave a wonderful talk
and when he finished, the President
adjourned the banquet.
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AL WILLIAMS
A! Williams Named
Student Of M^ntii
For the March Student of the
Month, Webb has selected none oth
er than the energetic athlete, A1
Williams. Involved in almost every
division of Webb’s sports program,
A1 had been just as active for two
and a half years at North Lenoir.
He has played J.V. and Varsity
Football, receiving honorable men
tion his sophomore and junior years.
This year he served as a co-cap
tain of Webb’s team and made All
Conference in District Three. AI
has played J.V. and Varsity Bask
etball and now serves as co-captain
of our baseball team. Last year
he made Ail Conference Baseball
and is responsible tor most ot those
home runs we’ve seen this season.
At North Lenoir A! was a mem
ber of the Spanish Club and held
an office in it during his second
year. In his freshman and sopho
more years he was President of his
dass, and Vice-President his junior
year. He also served as Vice-Presi
dent of the Monogram Club until
he transferred to Webb, where he is
currently serving as President of our
own Monogram Club.
This year Al has been active in
the Pep Club and Key Club. Out
side of school he has played Ameri
can Legion Baseball for three years
and is a member of the Explorer
Scouts. Last year he was President
of his Sunday School Class at Hes
ter Church. He now attends Enori
Baptist Church.
We hope you keep up the good
work and we’d just like to say,
“Congratuiations, Al. We’re glad
you came to Webb!”
FHA'ers Attend
State Convention
Saturday, April 4, in Raleigh at
Dorton Arena the Future Home
makers of America, from North
Carolina, attended the State F.H.A.
Convention. Wanda Dickerson,
State President, presided over ap
proximately four thousand people.
Twenty-two F.H.A.’ers from Webb
attended the activity, supporting
Wanda. The morning was filled
with interesting activities and relax-
ers. After lunch the afternoon ses
sion began, during which new offic
ers were installed. Having no fur-
tlier business, the convention was
adjourned.
Corigratulatons, Wanda, for a job
well done!
Youth Problems Discussed At Webb
Everyone enjoys a discussion. I
am sure all the members of the Sci
ence Club will agree they had a
most interesting discussion at their
meeting on Tuesday, April 14. The
discussion was about youth prob
lems in general. Mr. Finch, Mrs.
Bullock, Mr. Lassiter, Miss Warner,
and Miss Adams all gave their views
on various problems present today.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this
most inteersting and informative
meetiiK.
Spring Concert On
Agenda For Band
The J. F. Webb band has held
many extra rehearsals again this
year in preparation for the annual
spring concert to be presented May
13th. Varied selections have been
chosen in order to meet the inter
ests of enthusiasts in different phas
es of music. Our band also wel
comed the Campbell College Band,
which returned to Oxford on tour
on April 23.
We certainly can’t forget the final
feature of a band year—GREAT
EXPECTATIONS — for the Sun
Fun Festival at Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina, in which our band will be
participating. The Sun Fun Festi
val vrili be held June 10th, 11th,
and 12th. If you hear the “sound
of a different beat,” you will know
it’s the J. F. Webb band “getting
in shape” for the Sun Fun parade
and contest.
Daddy Date Night
Proved Gala Event
The gap between many daughters
and fathers was bridged on Friday,
March 20, in the cafetorium at 7
p.m. The event was the annual F.
H, A. “Daddy Date Night,” enjoy
ed by FJT.A.’ers and their fathers.
Opening the evening ceremony
was President Marjorie Cash. Sup
erintendent L. C. Adcock gave the
welcome, Martha Morris recogniz-
gussts snd Kutsk Cutts
the invocation. A delicious ham
burger meal with all the trimmings
was followed by a verision of the
“Dating Game.” The tables were
decorated in the western motif
with red cups and checked napkins.
A most effective program was pre
sented by Dr. Robert Strother, af
ter which members and fathers dis
persed.
FRANK HIELEMA
State Scholarship
Awarded To Frank
Frank John Hielema of Oxford
has won a distinguished Aubrey Lee
Brooks Scholarship for study at the
University of North Carolina
branches in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, or
Greensboro, Claude E. Teague,
Brooks Foundation director, an
nounced.
First in his dass at Webb High
School, he is the son of Mrs. Mary
Spencer Hielema of Route 4, Ox
ford. He plans to pursue a career
as a veterinarian at North Carolina
State University in Raleigh.
In high school he has been ac
tive as basketball manager, in de
bating, in dramatics, on the school
nf-w.spaner staff, in the Science Club,
student council, French Club, Lat
in Club, Key Club, and as an A. V.
assistant.
Each scholarship, is valued at $2,-
800 for four years or $700 a year.
Given on the basis of academic
standing, character, leadership, fi
nancial need, and “the will of the
recipient to help- himself or herself
prepare for a career as a useful and
informed citizen,” the scholarship
was first presented in 1936.
IWIRP Week Indeed Enjoyed By All
Boys are great! At least they
like to believe that, and for one
week the girls encouraged them in
that belief. Giris had to carry
books, shine shoes, clean lockers,
open doors, and do other small tasks
for Webb’s weak, helpless boys.
T-W-I-R-P, The Woman Is Re
quired to Pay, and that’s just what
the girls did Saturday’"night, when
the week ended with a great Twirp
Dance. During the evening the
Twirp Court was presented. Fresh
men members were Barry Dfllehay
escorted by Mitti Bell Powell, Pow
ell Fox escorted by Betsy Wilkins,
and Bruce Williams escorted by Gail
Currin. Sophomores included Lan-
ny Dillehay escorted by Dulcie El
lington, Phil Hill escorted by Mary
Ann Wilson, and Stuart Reese es
corted by Nancy Currin. The three
junior nominees were Tommy Dan
iel escorted by Katherine Blackwell,
Merlin Young escorted by Cora Sue
Currin, and Mike Peters escorted by
I^Tr Lawrence. The seniors were
represented by Jim Hightower es
corted by Ann Hart, Jim Smith es
corted by Kitty Lee, and Bob Bry
an escorted by Gay King. The high-
lighj; of the night came when last
year's- Twirp King, Dal Mackie,
crowned Bob Bryan as Webb’s 1970
King.
The dance was a wonderful way
to end a great week. Music was
provided by the fabulous “Turks”
and everyone had a good time.
New Lelfermen
Given Initiation
\Vhat a day and night April 6
was! In case you underclass
men don’t know what happened that
day—terms papers were turned in
and that night many Senior YITAS
members went out and released their
suppressed tensions on five of the
best sports ever. Still don’t know
what I’m talking about? Well, April
6 was the initiation of the five new
lettermen from the basketball team.
They were as follows: Ralph Jones,
Frank Rogers, Leonard Paschall
(who chickened out; don’t worry
we’ll get you), James Speed, and last
but not least, Willie Blackwell. Those
boys really got everything and I
mean everything! First, they were
given a sample of eggs, oysters
(raw, no less), cottage cheese and
other things. Then they were tak
en out and floured and watered.
They also received a few eggs down
their backs! After cleaning up the
floor and ourselves also, we served
refreshments to our new members.
The following Wednesday, April 8,
the boys wore their assigned cos
tumes to school. Now everybody
understands why our outstanding
basketball team looked so funny
that day!
It might sound like the five, new
members got a raw deal, but I bet
they enjoyed it as much as the oth
ers did.
Scholars Place In
State Latin Tests
In April, the state Latin tests
were given to the Latin I and II
students. These tests were sent out
■ by the Classics Department at the
University of North Carolina in
Chapel Hill, On the second year
level, Mary Thomas and Sylvia
Yancey scored the highest here at
Webb, and first place on the first
year level went to Rebecca Ison and
Cynthia Currin. Al! four papers
were entered in the state competi
tion.
FFA'ers Enjoy
Annual Banquet
Wednesday night, March 18, 1970,
the Future Farmers of America of
,J. F. Webb High School held their
annual Father-Son Banquet.
Guest speakers were Mr. and Mrs.
William A. Mitchincr, who present
ed projected slides and told of their
various experiences in round-the-
worid travels.
Mike Ellington, FFA President,
presided over the banquet, opening
it by welcoming those present, after
which Winfred Huff gave the invo
cation.
The delicious dinner served was
roast beef, vegetables, and iced tea.
Music was presented by Lonnie
Murray and his son, Roger. How
ard Hart gave the response.
John Gooch presented the awards
which are as follows: Dairy, How
ard Hart; Beef and Swine, Donald
Denny; poultry, Brent West; Agri
culture and Mechanics, Andy O’Bri
an; Crop Farming, Alton Daniel;
Public Speaking, Tim Cifers; Farm
and Home Electrification, Glenn
Ragland; Chapter Farmer, Wayne
Elliot.
Academic recognition was given to
Danny Williamson, David Tippett,
Bob Slaughter, Mike Ellington.
Martin Moore, Tim Hunt, Bennie
Thrope, and Dennis Englebright.
A sincere friend is one who says
most things to your face, instead of
saying them behind your back.
If we could see ourselves as oth.
ers see us, we probably wouldn’t
take iS second look.