School Beta convention Many area schools partici pated in the District Beta Club Convention Dec. 9 at Perquimans County High School. Jamesville candi date (top photo) fishes for : votes in a skit before the con ference. Right, Perquimans delegates applaud a candi ? date after hearing his rea sons for running. Exciting week with play, snowfall at grammar school as it our week wasn't thrilling and exciting enough with Christ mas play practice and two perfor mances of "The Littlest Tree", to top it all off with our first snowfall and early dismissal was quite a surprise. I've never seen kids (not to mention teachers) quite so happy as they were last Friday. My students left their nose prints on the window panes as they eagerly awaited that first flake and lo and behold it came and brought all its friends too. For a little while it was quite beautiful to watch, but alas, it ended too soon for me. I guess this mess that winter is now officially upon us! Did you get to see the Christmas play? If not you missed a real treat. It was very special - everyone did a fabulous job. Mrs. Parr would like to especially thank the 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ferrell, Mrs. Whidbee and Mrs. Hurdle fdor all their help. Also, thanks to Miss Ansink and Mrs. Overton for their help with the set. Special thanks to Mrs. Siville for her wonderful cos tumes and to Mr. Bryant, Mr. Tice, and the cafeteria staff for their help. Lastly, thanks to all the teach ers for their help and understand ing during the week and to the kids for a wonderful job! ; Students in Mrs. Hollis Williams' ?i Chalkdust 2nd grade wrote the following cin quain to go along with the "Word of-the-Day" Christmas Merry, joyful Decorate, give, celebrate Excited, wonderful, super great Holiday Here is some wonderfully crea tive 3rd grade writing : Under My Bed by Niliah Chobot This is a true story. I had an alli gator under my bed. His name was Fred. (That's a little name but I like it.) Sometimes Fred was nice. Other times he was mean. One time he made me get my leg jammed un der the dresser. One time he was nice. He gave me a baby doll. Then he was real, real mean. He made me have nightmares. My grandpa put him down the drain. That was the end of Fred. When I Am Lonely by David Cartw right When I am lonely, I talk on the phone with my friend, Milton. We talk about animals - dogs, cats and pigs. Then my friend, Travis, will come over to spend the night and we have fun Computers by Cara Coates I love going to computers at school. I think it is fun. We do math. I always do addition because it will help me. I'm glad we go to comput ers. It's the funniest thing in school. I think computers are great. I wis"h we could go there every single day. I think that would really be fun. Wow! We've had kids winning stuffed animals in the lunchroom right and left all week. This week's winners were: Rachael Taylor, Shena Moore, Elichia Daniels, Car son White, Altonnette Goodman, Keena Riddick, Dymont Spellman, Amanda Davis, Shaun Brooks, Brandi Curry, Torrence Perry, Ebony Elliott, Jermine Porter, Eric Burton, and Paul Matthews. It really pays to stary alert. The following poem is very sep cial because it's written by a young man, who wrote the poem on his own and then brought it to school and typed it on the computer (real motivation) Dayswork by Barry McDonagh - 3rd grade - Hoggard Just before I go to bed, to me each night a book is read. Just before I go to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep. In the morning I wake up, I see my Mom standing over me, saying get out of bed you sleepy head. I run out the front door to catch my bus, sometimes I think I al ready missed it. Oh, what a rush! But when I hear it go beep beep. I don't need to worry, I didn't over sleep. Word of the Day List Dec. 12-16 AVIATION - aviation, pi lot, altimeter, glider, terminal Dec. 19-21 CHRISTMAS - wassail, wreath, carols Our Super Kids TMH - Miss Ansink - Vickie Mc Pherson Kindergarten - Mrs. Finch - Kristi Hurdle; Mrs. Ward - Steven Elliott; Mrs. Lothian - Joy Billups 1st Grade - Mrs. Newby - Adam Nixon; Mrs. Skinner - Robert By rum; Mrs. Mansfield - Marvin Woodard. 2nd Grade - Miss Godfrey - Natalie Long; Mrs. Williams - Mario Jor dan, Mrs. Spence - Shanita Bailey. 3rd Grade - Mrs. Long - Niliah Cho bot; Mrs. Hoggard - Morris Kee. 4th Grade - Mrs. Green - John War ren; Mrs. Whedbee - Edward Jen nings; Mrs. Ferrell - Stephen Chappell. Well, our halls are decked and our classrooms are decorated! We are all eagerly counting the school days left 'til Christmas and if the kids get any more excited they may explode. We know you are incred ibly busy and we at Hertford Gram mar School wish you peace and joy this holiday season and happiness and togetherness for your family! Patronize our advertisers yearning for yarn has Christmas presents I Sweaters ~ Yarn ~ Knitting Bags Books ~ Knitting Needles and folders Crochet Hooks and Holders ~ Kits , Patterns ~ Lessons ~ Accessories 106 East King Street - Edenton TUesdays and Thursdays 10-5 or By Appointment or By Chance Home 482-8139 lltojgHfaGwtg Shop 482-2977 financial planning* DO SOME YEAR-END PLANNING Only a small p?rcentage of individual* spend mors time planning for their financial futures than they spend reading the T.V. Guide. Tax dollars saved or deferred are an essential part of financial plan ning and wealth accumulation. Some time spent on year-end tax planning is likely to provide a good return. The tax laws nave changed dramatically over the past few years. It is important for you to understand whicn deductions are no longer available to you. If you have children under age fourteen, you need to be aware of the "kiddie tax" which taxes your children's un earned income in excess of $1,000 at your highest tax rate, you need to know that the new tax laws help make your home and sec ond home among the most important tax shelters remaining. If you started a new business during 1988, you shold look into the possibility fo a $10,000 deduction for equipment purchased to start the business. You should investigate the benefits of paying your children for work they perform for the business. There may be retirement plpns available to you that you ore not taking advantage of that would build up tax-free Income until you are ready to retire. Charitable contribution deductions have been changed very little, and the contribution of non-cash items Is an area that may be worth exploring. Traditionally, yeor-end tax advice suggests that you defer part of your income to the following year to avoid paying taxes In te cur rent year; however, there Is a possibility that tax rates may in crease after this yeor. This standard strategy must, therefore, be carefully analyzed this year. Arrange for a tax planning conferene at your eorliest convenience in order to minimize your 1988 tax bill. ?yfc? 4 Company, pj 101 w. Kin* s. 2*4 rw P.O. lex 1050. Menton, NX. 482-7644 Central school lists the honor students Perquimans County Central School announces its second six weeks honor student list : Mrs. Houtx-lst grade" A" Jennifer Harrell; Chrissa Elliott. "A*B" Bruce Hendrix; Jonathan Godf rey; Tiffany Coleman; Jodie Bridges. Ms. Foskey-lst grade" A" Justin Copeland; Sheena Far row; Rebecca Flood; Blair Winslow. "A4t B" Eric Creamer; Christopher Fore hand; Aaron Maupin; Christina Sa wyer; Amber Stallings; Chay White; Brandon Winslow; Kristen Winslow. Mrs. Stallings-lst grade" A" Brian Applegate; Keith Culli pher; Randy Lassiter; Ted Oliver; Evita Riddick, TaNaisha Parker. "AtB" Shannon Clair; Brandee Dail; Jeffrey Elkie; Jamal Felton; Delia Harper; Carrie Noell; Samantha Smith; William Williams (Billy). Ms. Owens"A" Amanda Drozdowski; Joshua Harrell; Sarah Harris; Lisa Mal lory; Suzy Morgan; Ethan Nelson; Tanya Westenbroek. "A & B" Kristy Bunch; Rekitta Hoffler. Mrs. Woodell-2nd grade" A" Lanard Welch; Jermaine Mal lory; Jessica McCluster; Jessica Farrow; Paul Spence; Melissa Miller; Patrick Whitehurst; Mi chael Jarvis. "A&B" Stacey Overton; James Daven port; Demetria Shear d ; Georshun Whidbee; Tishala Tillett. Mrs. Tunnell-2nd grade"A" Lauren Kimber; Brenna Lo thian; Jennifer Matthews; Michael Roberts; Matt Winslow. "A&B" Beth Bateman; Joshua Tackett. Ms. Owens-2nd grade" A" Neil Eure; Jay Finch; Tony Overton. "A&B" Jamie Layden ; Jessie White. Ms. Nelson- 2nd grade" A" Brandy Holowell ; Travis Hurdle. "A&B" Bo Harris; Shelly Cobb; Amanda Byrum; Kimberly Stallings; Am ber Lewis. Ms. Nelson-3rdgrade"A" < Patrick Gregory ; Ingrid Higgins . "A&B" Millicent Whitehurst; Carson Stallings; Stacy Downar; Berry Mallory. Mrs. Hoggard-3rd grade"A" Cristin Harrell; Laura Mat thews; Amanda Winslow; Dianna Luke. "A&B" Devin Gregory; Tasha OUver; Paul Line ; Adam Ward. Mrs. Barclift-3rd grade" A" Tiffany Baker; Bobby Stallings; I Kim Cullipher; Grace Hendrix. "A&B" Crystal Owens; Tynesha Wilson; Nicole Hollowell; Clif Stallings; Ken Winslow. Mrs. Lightfoot-4th grade"A" Debra Odar. "a&b" ; Kelli Cooper; Cory Morgan; Sa kina Parker ; Lee Ann Pauli. Mrs. Morris-4th grade"A" Andrew Byrum; Joey Colson; Spring Elsbury; Kineta Holley; Laura Perry; Nicky Stokely ; Mich ele Thomas. "A&B" Dean Jarvis; Jameire Jordan; * Anna Key; Jamie Lassiter; Karen I Long; Joey Lothian; Misti Powers; Crystal Taylor. Mrs. Nancy Harrell" A" Diana Boyce; Shawnda Brooks; Kesha Harrell; Crayton Matthews; Wesley Nixon; Heather Swain; MattTunnell. "A&B" Christian Houtz; Deanna Mor ring; David Pattaway; Beverly Russell. Local students among ECU graduates East Carolina University awarded degrees and certificates of advanced study to approxi mately 1,600 graduates at the mid year ceremony Dec. 3. Students receiving degrees com pleted requirements during the summer session or during the fall semester. The mid-year graduates were from 81 of the 100 counties in North Carolina and from 24 other states. I Following is the listing of those - students who were scheduled to re ceive degrees. Donna Lema Godf rey, bachelor of science, Rt. 4, Box 705, Hertford; Charles Warren Has kett, III, bachelor of science, P.O. Box 1100, Elizabeth City; John Ch ristopher Mansfield, bachelor of science in Biochemistry, 803 Grubb St., Hertford. 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