'February was special
for West Hoke pupils
? It is doubtful that Julius Caesar
or Augustus would have removed
the extra days from February had
they suspected what a historical
month it would have become.
February, derived from the
Latin word, Februaries which
means to purify, is not only the
shortest month of the year, but the
most eventful.
^ Evidence of this was portrayed
^>y Ethelyn Baker's (assisted by
Elease Tew) and Louise Barnwell's
(assisted by Bettye Hendrix) third
grade classes as they presented an
assembly program to the pricipal,
faculty, staff, parents and patrons
of West Hoke School on February
22.
The program, entitled, A
^ebruary Special consisted of
poetry, drama and music.
As the curtain opened, the eager
and enthusiastic third graders
lifted their voices in song as they
proudly sang our National An
them.
Following the pledge of
allegiance, the program continued
as the students eloquently revealed
history in their presentation of
Langston Hughes' "Mother to
Son".
Directed by the music teacher,
Miriam McNeil, the students again
blended their voices as they sang
Jacob's Ladder, followed by a
skit, "Science or Superstition"
which depicted the old legend of
the groundhog predicting the
weather.
An original song, Super
Superstitions highlighted the
meaning of the legend.
The program continued with
presentations such as a choral
reading, "Abraham Lincoln
Speaks," followed by the Battle
Hymn of the Republic, a
biographical sketch of Frederick
Douglass, "Lift Every Voice and
Sing"; a biographical sketch of
Susan B. Anthony, a fighter for
women's right to vote. Nine to
Five, a tribute to Martin Luther
King Jr. and a song of the same ti
tle, a parade of Black women of
valor, God Bless America; a choral
reading, Washington, relating the
character of our First President and
followed by Yankee Doodle.
February is not complete
without a message from Cupid. To
illustrate what a great impact
Cupid has upon our links, the
students finalized their program
with a playlet, "Cupid In Com
mand."
As the students took their final
bows, and the audience observed
their radiant faces, there was no
doubt that February is historical,
eventful and exciting.
Quiz Bowl semi-finalist
Hoke High contestants (from left to right) Mike
Dennis, Tripp Simpson, Rodney Powell and James
Ward prepare for the next question during Satur
day's district 1984 Quiz Bowl held at the Hoke
Library. The Quiz Bowl is a program of academic
competition among high school students, Nine
counties participated in the afternoon competition
with Hoke bowing out in the semi-finals. Fayet
teville's Seventy-First High School took the first
place trophy and is now eligible to compete in the
state competitions in Raleigh April 14. Hoke High
has competed in the Quiz Bowl for the past four
years. Judges for the event were Dr. Robert Nelson.
Rex Klett and F.mma Mimms. (Photo by Pam
Frederick)
Hoke County Dog Vaccination Clinics
North Carolina Rabies Law it*tM that all doga over four months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies. Failure
to have your dog vaccinated for rabies is a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine or
imprisonment in the discretion of the court (G.S. 130A-185).
VACCINATION FEE OF $6.00 PER DOG
THE THREE YEAR VACCINE WILL BE GIVEN BY
DR. RUSSELL J. TATE, VETERINARIAN
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Monday, March 26, 1984
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Dundarrach Trading
Davis Bridge
Wednesday, March 28, 1984
Brown.Hendrix Service Station
Brooks Store, Rockfish
Newton's Service Station
Raeford
Friday, March 30, 1984
Hoke County Health Department
Quewhiffle
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Quewhiffle
Monday, April 2, 1984
Ashley Heights Feeds
Lee Moss Pure Oil Station, Buchan Farm
Five Points Calloway's Station
Raeford
Wednesday, April 4, 1984
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Allendale
Friday, April 6, 1984
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Raeford
Monday, April 9, 1984
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Raeford
Friday, April 13, 1984
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HOKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Raeford, NC 28378
875-3717
School News
Breaking at Upchurch
Fred Covington (standing) and Dale l.ocklear (on Barry Fellows, who took first prize; Randy Ray and
floor) perform one of the latest "break dances" Waddell Kemp, who placed second; and Travis
during a "break contest" at Upchurch Junior High Lawrence and Rodney Sanders who placed third in
School last Thursday. Winners in the contest were the contest.
Very Special Arts Festival
scheduled to be held March 30
Hoke County Schools will be
celebrating their second very
special Arts Festival by showcasing
the talents in the visual and perfor
ming arts. Upchurch Jr. High
School will host this festival March
30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students will display their art
work in the gymnasium from 9
a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Teachers and guest artists will
demonstrate their craft in the areas
of: candlewicking - Ruth Warren,
macrame - Lou Ann Moore, Afro
Jazz dance - Fred Motley of Fayet
teville, button-making - Hope
Williams, cake decorating - Betty
Freeman, wood-work - George
Ashley and Gay Pinkleton, flower
making - Carolyn Pagan, cabbage
patch dolls - Mrs. Salzer, cut and
piece lamp -Carol Ronalter, face
painting -Jan Needham, artwork
-Vivian Weller from Southern
Pines, honeybee display - Carl
Miller.
Performances will be held in the
Upchurch Jr. High auditorium
from 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Students will showcase their
talents in the areas of drama.
dance and singing. Special guest
performers are the Barber Shop
and Beauty Shop singers from
Hoke High School; Peggy Guthrie
-Classical pianist from Carthage,
and Fred Motley -Afro-Jazz dance
from Fayetteville.
The general public is invited to
attend.
Portions of the visual arts ex
hibit vvill be displayed in the Hoke
County Public Library during the
week of April 2-6.
For additional information con
tact Sherry L. Bartlett at 875-5019.
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