Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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With the hood removed from the car, senior Stephen McMur- ry contemplates over the prob- lem inside. Homecoming Queen Betsy a Bowen discovers some of the Le not so glamourous duties of a a queen, freezing during the +i Christmas parades. : ; | 65

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[pe mere The controlling factor in all our lives was, expected- ly, the academics of school life. The addition of a compu- ter science course added a new element to the math department. However, with additions come losses and.the Western Civiliza- tion History class was dropped due to lack of stu- dent interest. Teachers, homework, and study were the “con- trol tower’ for our flight through '81-'82. Advanced Math students faced a new difficulty this year, the North Carolina Math League standardized state math test. A monthly ritual, the tests were used to determine the five stu- dents who would be eligi- ble to compete at the con- test held at the University Of North Carolina at Char- lotte. When students failed to perform at expected levels, Mrs. Boggs set up “after hours school’ to help students improve the skills needed for the con- test and for the future. Control Tower Goeeeaeeleeetatart beteet ae ————————— —— Doing homework in the morn- ing may not be fun, but junior Lisa Eaker knows it must be done, as she works in Mrs. Bor- ders’ homeroom. Working on a project for Ad- vanced Biology, senior Angie McMurry uses colored pencils to outline her drawing of the digestive system.

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Assistant principal James Borders takes a short break during first lunch. As one of his many duties, he assumes the responsibility of keeping order in the cafeteria. 66 Interupting her work, Guidance Counselor Mazel Wright reloads her stapler. Mrs. Wright's work includes helping seniors with college preparations. Secretary Shari Carpenter makes sure each faculty mem- ber gets his paycheck, as she works on the school's payroll.