Great Mills High School - Echo Yearbook (Great Mills, MD)

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SOME SENIORS SKIP LEGALLY Taking advantage of new Maryland law, several seniors legally missed school Thursday, Friday, and Monday before election day, Nov. 4. The skippers, Pat Bruken, Pat Burns, Patricia Clay, Nancy Fones, Greg Miller, Sandra Mims, Martin Robidoux, Duane Schlosser, Lynn Potts Sides, Don Smith, Kathie Wells, and Susie Wible, were cam- paigning for local off 'ce candidates of their choice. Written permission slips from their chosen candidates and par- ents, a list of jobs undertaken, and an essay were required before stu- dents were excused for their absen- ces. An option given to the school, had not the above been submitted, was a 0 in every class the stu- dent missed. During the brief time in which the Jr. Campaigners were help- ing, a better understanding of the intricacies involved in a campaign were noticed. Long hours of fixed- grin faces, aching feet from too much walking, and g-raveled voices from endless talking were the physical pains which drove all vi- sions of a nice, legal vacation from the students' minds. Although no dog-petting and baby-kissing were observed, shop- ping carts were unloaded for cus- tomers at local supermarkets by some vote-gathering seniors. More common duties included house-to house campaigning, distribution of candidates' literature, and an- swering questions. Lack of organization, stated Sandy Mims, was the main fault of this program. Indeed had the program been an- nounced earlier, candidates been contacted earlier, and. the seniors been given more encouragement, and unusual learning situation may have been experienced by more. SYRIAN YANKEE VISITS GMHS Thundering applause and a standing ovation concluded the visit of Mr. Salom Rizik, world- known traveler, at a GMHS up- perclassmen's assembly October 19. Addressing the Junior and Sen- ior Classes as Young Ameri- cans, Rizk held his audience cap- tive as he spoke of his childhood in a war-ravaged old world, of his desires and struggles for an edu- cation, and of his life-long dream to become an American. After five years of parking on the steps of the American Em- bassy in Syria, at the age 22, his passage for America was grant- ed. America was a fairy land, un- believable, a place where gov- ernments are revolutionized by votes instead of guns. Editor Lynda Roper and Associate Editor Lynne Fortini plan the nex edition of THE HORNET. NORMAN MOORE LEAVES GMHS Mr. Norman Moore, science teacher at Great Mills for five years, re- signed his position Nov. 2 to become an advisory specialist for St. Marv's An autographed copy of his book SYRIAN YANKEE was given to the GMHS library, and if students wished a free copy of the condensed version published by Reader's Digest, they left their names and addresses with the school librarian. SGA SPONSORS MOCK ELECTION With official miniature ballots, the mock election at Great Mills on Nov. 2, indicated that the GMHS students favor the Democratic party, however, only 500 out of 1,400 students voted. Those who voted cast their ballots for candidates Mandel and Tyd- ings, defeating Republicans Blair and Beall. With the exception of Republican Roger Morton's victory for Con- gress, the Democratic party carried all other offices. The closest race was between St. Mary's County Republican Paul Bailey and Democratic Oliver Guyther for the office of State senator. Guyther won 251 to 244. The candidate receiving the largest single number of votes was Larry Williams for sheriff, with 404 votes. Man- del received the second largest single count, 398. Results were approximately the same as the actual election on Tues., Nov. 3. The mock election originated at an SGA meeting where the idea was suggested by Mr. Alan Drimmer. SGA member Ron Brimberry or- ganized the election. County. The objective of Mr. Moore's new job is to help ameliorate any preju- dice or discrimination in school com- munities. Mr. Moore will be working in coop- eration with Superintendent of schools, Dr. Robert King, and with the Director and Supervisors of In- struction in St. Mary's County. Mr. Moore's duties will be to con- tact and work with organizations in- volved with cultural pluralism and to communicate new ideas to school personnel and the community. He hopes to assist administrators, teach- ers, and students in acquiring in- sights into and in the acceptance of integration. By evaluating curriculum content in secondary schools, Mr. Moore will recommend and make modifications deemed necessary for students in a bi-racial changing society. Evaluating attitudes and practices of pupils from low socio-economic and ethnic minority groups will bring new understanding of the problems inherent to integration. Observation will help to identify groups whose activities influence the learning environment in schools. After 13 years of teaching experi- ence, Mr. Moore possesses a rare abi- lity to communicate with people of all races, creeds, and economic status. IN i KY

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Library Club First Row: Mosie Lawrence, Leo Gordon, Ar- nold Sewell, Evangeline James, Jane Dutton, Elizabeth Eldridge, Francine Carroll. Second Row: Howard White, Mrs. Elaine Downing, Sponsor, Rhoda Madjeski, JoAnn Goodwin, Marvin Sewell, Bernadette Gaskins, Blanche Saxon, Joyce Carroll. v f n- Drama Club First Row: Brenda Ennels, Gail Phillips, Bar- bara McMahon, Joy Owens, Gloria Matthews, Recording Secretary, Melodie Priddy, Vice- President, Jenelle Priddy, Corresponding Sec- retary. Second Row: Mr. Ron Sableski, co-spon- sor, Carol Robinson, Melene Mozelewski, Pam Sharrock, Fran Gerrett, Peggy Mann, Debbie Shultz. Third Row: Kathy Nicholas, Steve Kish, Don Smith, Dave Jones, Rebecca Maus, Greg Miller. Fourth Row: John Speer, Presi- dent, Harry Hitchcock, John Sullivan, Treasur- er, Mrs. Dorothy Roush, co-sponsor. Not Pic- tured: Jeff Baumbach, Mike Ryan, Brian Aker, William Curtis, Patti Wolicki, Luke An- drews, Keith Ross, Robert Garay.

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ITD. CARDS ISSUED Identification cards were issued to tudents Nov. 18 through Dec. 20. 'he cards were issued to curb prob- -ems caused by non-students who requent the campus and social func- lons at school. Jacob Wright of the science de- artment headed the group of stu- Jents processing the ID cards. He ook the pictures, they filled out the rds. The students assisting Mr. right were Ansley Bentley, Mar- 'aret Eckardt, Anita Wilhelm, Pat IcDaniels, Chris Rutland, Cindy Bradley, Margo Nansteel, and Carol loell. Everything went smoothly, tated Mr. Wright. The ID cards were made with all iew equipment ordered by the chool. A few students had their lriver's licenses laminated along vith their ID cards. Principal Marvin C. Joy and the issistant principals originated the dea after social events and library nroblems became complex. The equipment, purchased from Fuller md Albert of Washington, D.C., will be paid for by proceeds of ID cards vithin the next three years, Mr. 'Y Nright said. : nu n theH013NE'f T Q., ..-............,... .E NEWS BRIEFS V Sf: li ,y 1' Two HORNET staffers pasteup and check copy before putting the paper to bed A VOLLEY OF THE DOLLS The All Star team has played our rival, Chopticon High School, once this year being defeated 6-15 and 7-15. They are planning to play the Braves again on Feb. 1. Team No. 6 proved themselves by taking the upperhand in the intramurals. Their name is Flip Wilson's Devils whose captain is Micky Thompson. The girls' volleyball intramurals have now ended. Mrs. Michelle Goldman, after a trying period of many weeks, has come to a decision and has chosen 10 girls to form our GM's All Star volleyball team. These 10 girls, Robbie Clinton, Diane Fadeley, Joanne Lawrence, Faailo Malae, Krista Pinno, Roxanne Rice, Kathy Schlosser, Beth Stanbauch, Chandra Stout, and Micky Thompson, were selected out of 60 for their skill, sportsmanship, conduct, and attendance to the intra- murals. The March of Dimes is plan- ning a motorcycle scrambles race Sun., Feb. 28, at the County Fair- grounds. 'Clubs from D.C., Baltimore, and surrounding areas will par- ticipate. The public is invited to attend. A nominal fee will be re- quired and all proceeds go to the March of Dimes. According to the new dress code, women teachers are now permitted to wear pant suits. There will be no school Feb. 11 and 12 to enable County teachers to attend a drug seminar at Great Mills. School will not be in session Monday, Feb. 15, in honor of Washington's birthday. The Senior Class is sponsoring a Valentine's dance on Feb. 10, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Price is 81.50 stag, 32.00 drag. the HORNET Seniors will be selling carna- tions for Valentine's Day. 'A Published by the Journalism Class of Great Mills High School Great Mills, Maryland 20634 Editor ............................................. Lynda Roper Associate Editor .... ..... L ynne Fortini Feature Editor ..... ...... D on Smith Sports Editor .... ..... J oe Jackson Art Editor ....... ....... G reg Miller Photographer ....................................... Gary Potter Business Manager .............,................. Jim Lechtrecker Reporters: March Andrews, Ann Davidson, Ron Echeverio, Debbie Ethridge, Vickie I-Iughes, Jim Jackson, Nancie Rowe, Duane Schlos- ser, Bertha Vanikiotis, Kathy Willey. The Senior Class will sponsor a musical concert for seniors dur- ing lst period Dec. 21. Two acts, Henry Rowe and the Elastic Zam Jug Band, will perform for ap- proximately 20 minutes each. Featured will be folk music, popular current songs, and rhythm and blues. Admission will be 15-z P- 1 , n- Teacher . . . I have a , , , uh , , , a dis , , , crep . . . a dis . . . crep . . . uh . . . . . . anyway, something is wrong ...uh... 'on my schedule. L l Q PIQJ . . . in P.E. You must remain in your sched- Tf?3Chel'? I -dQH't mind exercising uled classes until further notice! with the g1rls,,but do I have to shower with them too? as to Z