J^OLUME XLIV
GRIMSLEY HIGH SCHOOL, GREENSBORO, N. C., 27410 APRIL 29, 1969
NUMBER 17
Many New Ideas Contributed
By New Student Body Officers
Grimsley Cheerleaders express the Whirlie Spirit in the
Youth Parade through downtown Greensboro. Left to Right:
Susan Hill, Kathy Huff, Debbie Clendenin, Patty Bridges,
Cindy Heard, Carlie Zierath and Marcia Cooper.
Spring Concrt Given
The Grimsley High School
Ilhoir presented their annual
Spring Concert on March 22 at 8
p.m. in the auditorium.
“O Bone Jesu” by Palestine
ijpened the program followed hy
‘Hallelujah” from the Mount of
iDlives by Beethoven. The choir
:;hen sang “The Lord’s Prayer”
|jy Robertson, “The Last Words
i)f David” by Thompson, and
‘Salvation is Created” by Tschea-
lokoff.
Choen from the choir, the Mad-
igal Singers sang “Lascite Me-
noire” by Monteverdi. Also per
formed by these students was
‘A Rose Touched by the Sun’s
rt^ain Rays” by Berger and
‘waltzing Matilda” a bright num-
)er by Cowan.
The entire choir was then
jrought back on stage. They pre-
lented four numbers, “Choose
something Like A Star” by
rhompson, “Sure On This Shining
'light” by Barber, “The Stars Are
iVith the Voyage” by Bright, and
‘Say Thou Lovest Me” by Cain.
Vhile the choir took a break,
Vliss Lynn Moore, accmpanist for
he group, played a piano solo
‘Rhapsody in G Minor” by
Jrahms.
GHS Student Receives
Brooks Scholarship
Kathy Shields, a senior mem-
ler of Torchlight at Grimsley, re-
lently was named as one of the
3 recipients of the A. L. Brooks
scholarship for Study at the Con-
tolidated University at Raleigh,
Ireensboro, or Chapel Hill. The
Icholars were picked by inter-
dew from 39 finalists. Each schol
arship is valued at $2800 for four
.ears or $700 per year.
The scholarships are given on
he basis of academic standing,
iharacter, leadership, financial
leed, and “the will of the recip-
ent to help himself or herself
irepare for a career as a useful
nd informed student.”
The scholarships were establish-
d by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks,
' Greensboro lawyer who died in
For their last two numbers the
choir sang “Magic Moments” by
Bac'haraeh and “Battle Hymn of
the Republic” by WiUiousby. Be
fore performing the Alma Mater,
Mr and Mrs. A. P. Routh, the
principal of GHS and his wife,
were persented with gifts from
the choir with deep appreciation
for all they have done for the
choir in the past years. The
Spring Concert was also dedi
cated to the couple.
Director of the choir is Miss
Jeanne Meredith, and assistant
director is Mr. Ronald Hill. The
student teacher from UNC-G,
Miss Carolyn Abbott, also direct
ed one number.
Many interesting ideas have
been contributed by the new stu
dent body officers for the 1969-
70 school year.
The new President of the GHS
student body, Jimmy Palmer, feels
“it is necessary for the President
to represent the students and to
work for what they want.” Com
mittee appointments will be made
by application and will consist
of all students. Jimmy intends to
work with the Forum on projects
and will have their elected officer
on Student Council. Also stressed
will be the presence of the four
major High Schools Prsidents on
the existing GYC President’s
Council. Communications with stu
dents will he improved by: read
ing all letters and personally lan-
swering those addressed to the
President; having a Suggestion
Box in each homeroom; having
reporters to relate Council busi
ness to High Life and Greens
boro City Papers; and by seek
ing views of the students. Jimmy’s
main goal for the student body
next year is “Leadership through
Involvement”.
Don DeBragga was chosen as
the Vice-President of the student
body. He wants to help “Youth—
the leaders of tomorrow.” To do
this the Student Council must de
velop “aggressive leadership, set
high standards, serve the com
munity with straight talk dia
logue.” Don also favors a wider
variety of assemblies for next
year.
A rising junior, Connie Voight,
the new Secretary of the school
wants to work with all other offi
cers in bettering the school.
Council meeting minutes, if pos
sible, will be put in HIGH LIFE.
These minutes will include what
the council decides as weU as
what they discuss concerning the
problems in the suggestion box.
Connie feels “that Secretary is
one of the most important jobs
and not just a job to be thought
of as a separate office”.
The new Treasurer, Lisa Folk,
intends to do any necessary book-
work and any other job that she
is called upon to do with enthus
iasm.
As the new Traffic Chief, Ferd
Stout will cut the number of the
Summer Youth
Volunteer Program
Each summer since 1964, the
Volunteer Bureau has offered a
“Youth Volunteer Program.” In
this time over 600 students, 14
years and older, have had the op
portunity to volunteer their serv
ices in the community.
The type of work available will
range from helping on play
grounds to working with handi
capped children. Other kinds of
jobs offered in this program in
clude work in areas such as of
fices, museums, libraries, camps,
and schools for the mentally re
tarded.
You may be filing, typing, meet
ing the public, helping in recre
ational, occupational therapy,
helping a teacher or recreation
instructor in group work, assist
ing in ,a library or helping to
develop educational material.
This is a chance to make your
summer a most worthwhile and
rewarding experience by volun
teering your services now!
Elected Students
STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
President—Jimmy Palmer
Vice-president—^Don
Treasure—Lisa Folk
DeBragga
Secretary—Connie Voight
YRC Chairman—Pam Ricketts
Pep Board Chairman-
—Carl
McNeil
Traffic Chief—Ferd Stout
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
President—Jack Knight
President—Mike Frierson
Vice-president—Don Vaughan
Vice-president—Cynda Crawford
Secretary—Robin Fuller
Secretary—Marty Knieriem
Treasure—Cindy Huffing
Treasure—Becky Garrett
STUDENT COUNCIL
JUNIOR YRC
Suzanne Williams
Gary Clemmons
Debbie Clendenin
Mari Frierson
Gaines Legare
Susan Newlin
Diane Nichols
Cyd Payne
Joe Carruthers
Susan Bass
Jane Cumbie
Carolyn Edwards
Andy Kennedy
Jennie Mitchell
Mark Reitzel
Ginny Silkworth
Nancy Tallon
Nancy Transou
JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL
YRC SENIOR
Gary Applewhite
Laura Beamon
Bruce Bingham
Patsy Colchamiro
Faye Boone
Susan Coleman
Diane Dockery
Robie Kornegay
Joe Frazer
Barby Lowe
Randy Hudson
April Strickland
Gaines Hunter
Pam Striegel
Betty Knowles
Sherron Westmoreland
Gayle Pitts
traffic squad to a more effective
number. The posts will be moved
to function for the most good.
All members will be chosen by
written applications and approved
by the Executive Board of Stu
dent Council. Ferd also Intends to
work with the Student Council.
Pam Ricketts, the new YRC
chairman, plans to have more
open houses with better bands.
She will require respect from all
YRC members with “strict conse
quences if this respect is not
shown”. Members will also have
more responsibility and more
rigid requirements. Pam wants
the Student Council and YRC to
work together.
0
G.H.S. Students Hold
Officers In For
Stale Jr. Jaycees
The Junior Jaycees of GHS re
cently made la sweep of officers
on the state level. At a conven
tion in Wilson held on the last
weekend in March (28-30) three
elected officers were GHS stu
dents. Joe Carruthers was elected
Governor, David Cochrane Jiaycee
Lieutenant Governor, and Mike
Friarson, Jaycee Secretary of
State.
Joe Carruthers who has been
a member of the Jimior Jaycees
for two years and acted as Chap
lain this past year. He will be a
senior next year and will act as
head of the state organization
which is in its first year.
David Cochrane and Mike Friar
son are both sophomores. Dave
will serve in the capacity as to
help Joe in his work with the
state. Mike Friarson who was
elected Junior Class President
will serve as Secretary of State-
to further develope ideas with
the other two.
This is the first convention of
its kind held by the Junior Jay
cees. Six clubs from over North
Carolina were represented. On the
first try, GHS will be well rep
resented so if you see them, wish:
them luck!
Exam Schedule '
This is the exam schedule for
this spring. Thursday, May 29,
6th period, 1:45-3:15; Friday, May
30, 1st period, 8;15-10;15, Friday,
May 30 2nd period, 10:30-12;00;
Monday, June 2, 3rd period, 8.45-
10;15; Monday, June 2, 4th or
5th period, 10;30-12;00; Tuesday,
June 3, 7th period, 8:45-10; 15;
Tuesday, June 3, makeup, 10;30-
12:00 will be for seniors.
Juniors and Sophomores will
have their exams Friday, May 30,
6th period, 1:45-3:15; Monday,
June 2, 3rd period, 8;45-10;15;
Monday, June 2, 4th or 5th period,
10:30-12:00; Tuesday, June 3rd,
7th period, 8;45-10;15; Tuesday,
June 3, 1st period, 10:30-12:00?
Wednesday, June 4, 2nd period,
8:45-10:15; Wednesday, June 4,
makeup, 10;30-12;00.
The reason for the seniors fin
ishing a day early is because
graduation exercises will be held
on June 4th. So good luck on
your exams.