B207. Boonville School, 8th Grade, 1975-1976

 

Our eighth grade year, we were divided into two classes. Each class moved around from classroom to classroom but stayed together as one group. One group spent the first three hours in Mr. Hugh Hampton's class for Language Arts and Social Studies, then spent one hour each with Mrs. Shirley Robbins (Math), Mr. Ricky Hicks (Science), and Mrs. Cathy Wagoner (Health and Physical Education). Mrs. Wagoner started midyear, replacing Mr. Lester Holcomb. The other group started the day in the one-hour classes, then spent the final three hours with Mr. Hampton. Logistically, Mr. Hampton was the only fully eighth grade teacher, with the other three teachers also teaching seventh grade blocks.

On Tuesdays (for probably 30 mintes to an hour), the eigth graders were treated to an extracurricular chorus time. Mr. J.P. Vanhoy, from Starmount High School, would come and lead us in singing songs like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" and several Beatles tunes.

Mrs. P. Hayes was the softball coach and Mr. Hicks led our intramural volleyball league. Mrs. Wagoner coached the boys' baseball team and was our summer league girls' softball coach, assisted by Miss Donna Norman.

We took several field trips that year, led by Mr. Hampton. We went to Starmount High School to tour what would soon be our school. We went to Raleigh, our state capital, where we visited Duke Chapel, museums, the Capitol and Legislature buildings, etc. and lunched at K&W. We went to Winston-Salem on what turned out to be a rainy day, to see a gem show and Bethabara (Moravian) Park, and ate at McDonald's. On another trip to Winston-Salem, we saw "Gone with the Wind" (and ate again at McDonald's). And one day we took a bus tour around Yadkin County, visiting 14 sites, after which we would have a test on which we would write what we had learned about each site. 

Each of the 8th grade groups had regular eighth grade business meetings (maybe in the final minutes of Mr. Hampton's class time). I kept the following minutes for my group. Mr. Roger Nixon was our principal, and Mrs. Joyce Whitesell was our substitute teacher while Mr. Hampton was out.

8/27/1975

The '75-'76 officers for Mr. Hampton's 8th grade class were elected. They are as follows: President Kenny Crissman, Vice President Luanne Prim, Secretary Kathy Vestal, Treasurer Lisa Whitesell, Sergeant of Arms Edwin Stinson.

9/8/1975

Vice President Luanne Prim called the meeting to order by asking how much money to use as dues. Larry Longworth made the motion that it be 10c. David Pardue seconded it. Ricky Parks started discussion on that being not enough. The vote was for 10c. It was carried 16-6. The discussion was open as to where we wanted to go this year. We discussed our conduct.

Luanne Prim, Vice President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

9/9/1975

President Kenny Crissman called the meeting to order. The discussion was about when to bring our dues. We dicided to do so on Mondays. Sergeant of  Arms, Edwin Stinson, took charge as we discussed money and conduct. Edwin made the motion that nobody with U's can go on our trips. There were several seconds, and the vote was unanimous.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

Approved 10/13/1975

Note: U's, meaning Unsatisfactory, referred to report card grades in "Social Skills - Work Habits" (meaning behavior). That item was graded with S or U, while the other categories (science, social studies, etc) were graded with A, B, C, etc.

10/13/1975

President Kenny Crissman called the meeting to order. He asked if anyone had any suggestions about a Halloween party. We discussed what to do about Mr. Holcomb's leaving. Mr. Hampton said to be sure to wish him well instead of asking why he's leaving, etc. Nancy Owen mentioned a trophy or a plaque, but it would be too expensive. Edwin Stinson mentioned an engraved stopwatch. Ricky Parks mentioned autographed pens. Edwin Stinson started a discussion on dues. He said we should raise our money. After discussing hte money for our gift to Mr. Holcomb, we decided on 25c or more per person. Kenny Crissman appointed Marty Cass as the chairman of this committee. We went back to the discussion on class dues. Kenny mentioned 25c per week. The motion was made and seconded. There was no discussion. The vote was unanimous. 

Mr. Hampton brought up our trip to Raleigh on November 11. We talked about which busses to take, Greyhound or Activity. We talked about our meals. The meeting was adjourned.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

Approved 12/2/1975

12/2/1975

Kenny Crissman called the meeting to order. We talked about what to buy for Mr. Hampton since he is in the hospital. Luanne Prim said flowers. The motion was made and seconded. The vote was carried. The discussion was started on the lowering of dues. 10c was decided on. Kenny brought up the subject of Mr. Hampton's Christmas gift. Lisa Whitewell siad we had over $5.00 taken for it already. Lisa Whitesell and Luanne Prim are in charge of buying his tape and cologne which we decided on. The idea was brought up that Mr. Hampton  may be allergic to cologne, so Mrs. Whitesell mentioned that we might get a tie. The motion was carried. Secretary Kathy Vestal gave the minutes of the last meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

12/9/1975

Kenny Crissman called the meeting to order.Marty Cass said he didn't think the ninth graders should be allowed to come to our dance. Luanne Prim and Kathy Vestal agreed. Mrs. Whitesell said we should get together with the other eighth grade to discuss. Nobody in our class wanted 9th or 7th graders. We had a vote as to whether we can invite people or not. The vote was carried that we have only the eighth grade. The subject was brought up that we might have it in the Methodist Hut since there'd be no heat at school. We had a long discussion on refreshments. Mrs. Whitesell said the other class decided we had to dress up. Kenny said it didn't matter what they said. There was no further attention. The meeting was adjourned.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

12/10/1975

The combined eighth grade classes met in Mrs. Wagoner's class. Mrs. Wagoner called the meeting to order and turned it over to Mr. Nixon. He talked about the heat and the possibility of dancing in the Methodist Hut. Mrs. Wagoner said it probably wouldn't be vacant so close to Christmas. Mr. Nixon said we could invite whoever we wanted to, but we were responsible for whatever they did. We talked about the date. Mr. Nixon said the 20th would be good. We counted 17 people who already knew they were inviting outsiders. We talked about refreshments. We recognized our food committee. Scarlet Vestal mentioned the music. It was mentioned that maybe Charles Thun could loan us his record player. The subject was brought up about what to wear. Mr. Nixon said we might want to dress semi-formal. A record committe was chosen as follows: President Kenny Crissman, Secretary Kathy Vestal, Lucky Willard, Ricky Parks. We talked about chaperones. We discussed the time. The final decision was 7:00-10:00. The meeting was adjourned.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

12/10/1975

Kenny Crissman wanted to change our record committee. He said it was Kenny, Ricky, and Marty. Kenny asked about chaperones. David Pardue said his mother might could be one. We had to change classes.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

1/26/1976

Rules were discussed for the classroom. Dale Bryant made a motion that if someone spent too many minutes on one subject, they have to take that much time off their free time. This motion was voted and carried. Mr. Hampton said we needed to hire a librarian. The amount of pay was discussed. Bradley Moxley made a motion that we pay them 10c a day. That motion was voted and carried. If anyone would like to be a librarian, they are to contact Ricky Parks.

Kenny Crissman, President

Kathy Vestal, Secretary

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