JGHS Activities
By RENEE F1NCHER
The end of an era is here
John Graham win cease to
be a high school on
Tuesday, June t, which
will be the last day for
sophomores and Juniors.
The last day of classes
for seniors was on Tuesday,
June 2. On Wednesday,
a school-wide awards
assembly was held in the
school auditorium. During
the assembly awards and
scholarships were given.
Michael Burton, Beatrice
Davis and Jan Jordan sang
the senior class song,
which was written by Jan
Jordan and is entitled
"Memories." That afternoon,
seniors rehearsed for
graduation. On Thursday,
seniors travel to Fox's
Pond in Vance County for
their ■nni"'1 senior picnic.
On Friday, seniors will
have their final rehearsal
for graduation. If rehearsal
is not held that
afternoon, seniors will
leave school for the rest of
the day.
For sophomores and
juniors, this week proved
to be a busy one, and one
they would rather forget.
They were busy taking
final exams. On Wedesday
afternoon, fifth period
exams were given. On
Thursday, second and
fourth period exams will
be given and on Friday
first and sixth period
exams. Relief for sophomores
and juniors won't be
far off due to the fact that
they will have a long
week-end because of the
teacher work day on
Monday. However, on
returning on Tuesday,
June 9, third period exams
will be given. Students will
only be in school for a half
a day and will be dismissed
at 11:30 a. m. So to you
sophomores and juniors,
grit your teeth and bear it,
and we hope that we will do
well Report cards will be
mailed home on June 12,
and should be received
either on Saturday or
Monday.
Seniors, the big event is
tomorrow night, Juine 5.
parting at 8 p. m. on the
athletic field. The speaker
for commencement this
year will be Mrs. Thelma
Cumbo Lennon, Deputy
Assistant State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
for Student Services.
Mrs. Lennon Is a graduate
of N. C. Central University
and Boston University. She
has traveled extensively in
Canada, Europe, South
America, Central America,
Africa, Greece, and
South Asia. Mrs. Lennon is
in great demand as a
np^pitar and we feel
fortunate to have her.
John Graham holds
many memories within its
walls ; things that many of
us won't forget. This year
has been special. For
example, who can forget
the Jackets 84-0 win over
Edgecombe in football.
There were also many
new arrivals here at John
Graham, such as our
Principal, Mr. B. Patrick
Austin, Bliss Victoria Lehman,
Art Instructor, Miss
Janice Brown, Home Economics,
and Mrs. Dlawennette
Hill, Guidance Counselor.
There have also been
departures, such as the
retirement of Mrs. Virginia
Levister, our former
Guidance Counselor.
Students unri teachers
have accomplished much
this year. Many smiles
have come across the (aces
of teachers and students
because of the performances
of the students in all
areas - whether academic
or non-academic.
For example, who could
be more pleased with a
group of students than
Mrs. Glendora Powell,
when the choir performed
a marvelous and magical
spring concert last Thursday?
Or Mrs. Mary Jordan
when the Drama Club
expertly performed their
(wo one-act plays. Who
could be more happy
than Mr. Costel Evans
when three of Us FBLA
members, Scott O'Neal,
rtngtln Rom and Jan
Jordan, brought home top
awards from the District
m Competitive Events
that were held earlier this
year? Who could have been
more proud than Miss
Brown when the cheerleader*
won third place in
Cheerleader Competition?
Who could have felt more
pleased, happier or prouder
than the students who
made it happen in the first
place. And these aren't
even half of the accomplishments!!!!
There were also those
special events, like the
raffle that the Student
Council held as a fund
raiser for the Cancer
Society, in which Mr. John
Manning, Patricia Hawkins
and Patricia Hopkins
were the winners. There
was also the Special
Olympics, and the JuniorSenior
Prom in which the
juniors put so much special
effort to make a success
and it was!!!
There was also the
Homecoming, in which
Valerie Williams holds the
crown of Homecoming
Queen and the Miss John
Graham Jockette Pageant
in which Clyde Debnam
was crowned Miss Jockette.
We even had a
wedding, with Daisy and
Enos getting married at
the Womanless Wedding.
This year was a year of
personal decisions, such as
the one that many had to
make as to whether they
should participate in the
boycott that was held
earlier this year.
This was a year for congratulations,
such as goes
to Sabrina Williams,
Deborah Cheek, David
Alexander, Jan Jordan,
Wallica Howard and Keyto
Brown for receiving College
Scholarships; to Susan
Scott who was chosen
to go to Governor's School;
and to Donald Terry,
chosen to go to Boys State,
and Rosita Patterson,
chosen to go to Girls State.
These are only a few of the
things that have made this
year a special one. All
could not be mentioned,
but every single one of us
deserve three cheers!!!!
Yes, this has been a
year!! It has been a
special year and> all
because of the specialness
of the sophomores, juniors,
seniors, faculty and staff.
We've made this year a
classy year; and we've
made ourselves the best.
To the seniors, best
wshes go to you the last
class to graduate from
John Graham, as you step
out into the world and go
your separate ways. To the
juniors the first to graduate
from the new school,
and to the sophomores, the
first to plan the prom at the
new school. It is hoped that
you will be happy in your
new environment at the
new school. You are
. starting a new era. Make it
start with a bang and give
it all you got!!!
To everyone, we hope
that you will have a safe
and enjoyable summer
vacation.
Wally Bowman
Is State Graduate
John Wallace "Wally"
Bowman, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. John Martin
Bowman of Inez, graduated
May 16 from North
Carolina State University
with a B.S. degree in civil
engineering. He has also
been named to the Dean's
List for academic excellence
for the spring
semester.
Wally will be working for
Gearhart Industries in
Cleveland, Okla., as a field
engineer.
Named To List
A Warren ton resident,
Bernice C. Nicholson, has
been named to the Dean's
List for the 1981 spring
term at North Carolina
Wesleyan College in Rocky
Mount.
To make the Dean's List,
a student must carry a
minimum of 10 semester
hours for credit, of which
25 percent be graded "A"
with no grade lower than
"B."
Not Tree
The misnamed horseshoe crab
is not a true crab but more
closely related to spiders, scorpions,
and ticks. The American
species ranges in watars from
Maine to Yucatan.
John Graham honor graduates, from left, are shown above. They are, front row,
Rhonda Bowman and Tammy Roberts; middle row, Keyto Brown, Renee Fincher and
Wallica Howard; and top row, Tommy Fleming, Jan Jordan, Milvett Sims Alston and
David Alexander.
John Graham marshals, from left, are shown above. They are, bottom row, Margaret
Foster, Cathy Newsome and Lucy Baskett; center row, Valerie Galther, Rosita
Patterson; top row, James Howard and William Perkinson.
NHS Happenings J
By SUSAN CURRIE
The Athletic Banquet,
which was a great success,
was held Thursday
evening, May 28. We would
like to thank everyone who
had a part in the program,
especially Mr. Carl
Spragins, who did such a
great job planning the
program. Everyone
enjoyed the meal, music
and guest speaker, Mr.
Raymond Rhodes, was
outstanding. •
We would like to
congratulate all of the
atheletes who received
awards - they really
deserved them because the
Blue Waves had a great
year!!
The Baccalaureate
Service was held Sunday
evening May 31. The Rev.
William C. Turner, Jr.,
pastor of the Faith Gospel
Tabernacle Church in
Durham, delivered an
inspiring sermon to the
seniors. Seniors Edith
Curtis and Robert Harrison
also participated in the
program. The senior class
would like to express their
appreciation to all who
helped to make the service
a success and memorable
occasion.
On Thursday morning.
Honors Day will be held in
the gym. This is a program
to honor students who have
been outstanding in school
throughout the year. The
program is also designated
to pay tribute to the senior
class by reading class wills
and prophecies.
The Commencement
Program will be held
Friday evening, June 5, in
Replace And Repair
Broken Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is usually
maintenance free. However,
like all materials it is
subject to abuse or faulty
installation and may have
to be replaced or repaired.
Ceramic tile is normally
installed over wallboard or
is applied directly to a
concrete base, observe
extension housing specialists
at North Carolina State
University.
If for some reason
ceramic tile becomes
loose, it can easily be
replaced.
If you are replacing
ceramic tile that was
installed on wallboard with
an adhesive, you'll need to
start by removing old
adhesive from the wallboard.
Then replace tile
using a new tile adhesive
or a silicone rubber
caulking compound
If you're using n rw
adhesive, apply it to both"
the wall surface and the
back of the tile. Then press
tile firmly into place.
If silicone rubber caulking
compound is being
used as an adhesive, place
four or five dabs of the
material on the back of the
ceramic tile and press
firmly in place. Either
material will provide a
tight bond when dry.
After the tile has firmly
set into place, mix a small
amount of ceramic tile
grout with water to form a
stiff paste. Press the grout
into the joints with your
fingers and smooth the
surface, using a damp
towel or sponge, remove
any excess grout from the
tile surface before it dries.
To insure smoothness,
run the end of a toothbrush
or a rubber-coated wire
along the joints of the
ceramic tile before the
grout dries completely.
Dispose of any excess
grout by putting it in a
plastic bag or garbage can.
Never pour unused grout
down the drain. Also clean
tools before grout has had
a chance to dry.
If the ceramic tile has
been damaged, it may be
necessary to replace it. To
do this, remove the
damaged tile piece by
piece. A cold chisel and
hammer will be helpful for
this job.
Another method is to use
a masonry drill to drill a
series of holes in the
damaged tile. Then take a
cold chisel and hammer
and tap and pry these
pieces away from the wall
or floor.
Replace with new tiles,
using the adhesive or
silicone rubber caulking
compound. After tiles have
settled into place, fill joints
with grout.
Amy Dickerson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. E.
Dickerson of Rt. 3,
Littleton, served as a Page
in Governor Jim Hunt's
office in Raleigh during the
week of May 11-15. Amy is
a sophomore at Warren
Academy.
the gym. The speaker will
be Mr. Malcolm Brown,
who is from the State
Department of Public
Instruction. Valedictorian
Teresa Dickerson and
Salutatorian Vicky
Holtzman will also deliver
addresses. Other students
participating in the
program are Carrie
Collins, Gregory Fleming
and Lori Seward.
Well, it is obvious that
the end of another school
year is once again upon
us. This year, however,
brings mixed emotions to
everyone because it is not
only the end of another
school year but it is also
the end of Norlina High
School. We hope that
everyone who has attended
Norlina will remember
their days here with
fondest memories. Good
luck to the seniors, who
will be going their separate
ways, and good luck to all
other students who will be
attending Warren County
High School. Have a safe
and wonderful summer!! 1
CONSUMER ^/CHECKLIST
MUSTARD STAINS
Mustard is ■ difficult
stain to remove. You may
have to try several methods
and several applications.
Apply a cleaning fluid such
as Energine to the stained
area, work a heavy duty
liquid detergent and a few
drops of white vinesar into
the stain until it disappears,
then launder the garment.
MISS HARRIS
MISS BENDER
MISS HARRIS
UNC6 Graduate
Is On Dean's List
Debora Gwen Harris,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert C. Harris of Route
3, Littleton, has graduated
from the University of
North Carolina at
Greensboro with a
Bachelor of Science degree
in early childhood
education. She was also
named to the Dean's list
for the spring semester
with a 3.8 grade point
average.
Two Named For
Summer Program
Two Hawkins Junior
High students have been
accepted for a summer enrichment
program at Elon
College for the summer
session.
The two students are
Cheryl Bell and Holly
Howell. Both students will
be going to the session that
begins on July 12 and lasts
through July 17. Both will
be studying creative writing
and English.
Cheryl is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Costel Evans
of Rt. 1, Manson. Holly, is
the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Howell of Bute
Street. Holly has also been
accepted into a summer
enrichment program at
East Carolina University.
Receives Degree
N. Neblett Bullock, Jr.,
son of Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Bullock of Warrenton,
received a degree
from North Carolina State
University on May 16. Mr.
Bullock majored in civil
engineering with a concentration
in construction.
He is currently employed
by Gearhart Industries,
Inc. of Cleveland, Okla.
Warren Student
Is Valedictorian
Jennifer Lou Bender,
(laughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter J. Bender of Route
2, Norlina, was selected
valedictorian of the Class
of 1981 of Vance Academy.
In addition, at recent
awards presentations,
Miss Bender received the
Harry L. Petty Excellence
in Mathematics Award, the
Excellence in Science
Award, as well as awards
for excellence in physics,
calculus, and economics.
She was also presented
with the Headmaster's
Award for Service, and the
Student Government
Service Award. Also, she
was chosen the Most
Outstanding Athlete of the
Year.
Next fall. Miss Bender
will attend Wake Forest
University. Commencement
exercises at Vance
Academy are to be held on
Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m.
on campus.
Program Planned
For Young People
The Adolescent Health
Care Program of HealthCo
is sponsoring a summer
program for young people
ages 10-19. The program
will be free and is expected
to provide free breakfast
and lunch.
The program will focus
on., good health care
practices, tutoring in math
and reading and arts and
crafts.
The program will begin
on July 6 and will end
August 7. Hours will be
from 9 a. m. until 2 p. m.
Those interested should
call Deborah C. Davis,
adolescent health coordinator,
at 456-2181.
Miss Harris Gets
Awards, Diploma
Miss Pattie Anne Harris
graduated from Halifax
Academy during commencement
exercises held
on May 29.
During the services Miss
Harris was presented with
the Sons of the Confederacy
Citizenship Award.
She was also the co-recipient
of the Outstanding
Athlete Award.
In her senior year at
Halifax Academy, Miss
Harris served as co-editor
of the yearbook and as
president of the Anchor
Club and a member of the
homecoming court.
As a member of the girls
varsity basketball team,
Pattie was named Most
Valuable Player at the
Vance Academy . 'oliday
Classic Tournament, all
conference player in the
Carolina Academy Conference,
and most valuable
player on the Halifax
Academy team.
Pattie plans to continue
her education in the field of
social work.
She is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay
Harris of Littleton. Her
paternal grandparents
were the late Mr. and Mrs.
Fred L. Harris of Littleton.
Her maternal grandparents
are Mrs. Moses
Powell, Sr., and the late
Mr. Powell of Freeman,
Va.
On Dean's List
Charles Sammons, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy
Sammons of Norlina, has
made the Dean's List for
the spring semester at
East Carolina University.
Sammons, a political
science major, had a 3.57
grade-point average for
the semester.