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Volume LV, Number 3 Grimsiey High School Greensboro, N.C. 27408 November 21, 1975 Playmasters Present 'Once Upon a Mattress' The musical comedy, “Once Upon a Mattress,” is being presented by the Playmasters at 8:00 p,m. November 20-23 in the Grimsiey Auditorium. “Once Upon a Mattress,” an updated version of “The Princess and the Pea,” is a spoof on the medieval times and fairy tales. Mr. Parrish, Director of the Drama Department, says that the play is the most technically advanced the Playmasters have ever done. Much of the fantasy-like scenery for the play is flown, providing quick set changes. Medieval costumes and magic add to the tone of the play. Mr. Parrish promises that the play is hilarious, full of good mature humor. He says that the musicals are meaningful and the characters are fully developed. Main actors in the play include the following: Greg Brownstein, King Sextimus the Silent; Jo Anne Bradner, Queen Agravian; Marc McCracken, Prince Daunt less; Casey Spain, Princess Wihnifred; Debi Hawkins, Lady Larken; Stuart Pirrung, Sir Harry; David Wilson, Wizard; News Briefs HIGH LIFE was awarded a Second Class Rating for its spring issues of 1975 by the National Scholastic Press Association. The paper earned 3110 points, missing First Class by only 90 points. Congratulations to Andrea Neese for being named second runner- up in the Greensboro Junior Miss Pageant, held November 8 at Greensboro College. SAT’s will be administered January 24. Registration deadline is December 19, while late registration deadline is January 2. Congratulations to those sen iors elected as new members of the National Honor Society. The induction will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Grimsiey Media Center. On the UNC-G campus the Bicentennial Youth Debates were held November 15. Competing schools came from Greensboro, High Point, and Guilford County. Representing Grimsiey were Bashar Rizk, Ann Moebes, and Eric Wilson. Bashar was the debater, speaking for or against the topic, “Extremism in the Defense of Liberty is No Voice.” Ann Moebes spoke under the persuasive category-“The Press: Reporter or Maker of History.” Finally, Eric Wilson spoke under the extemporaneous division: “Equal Protection Under the Law.” Bashar Rizk and Eric Wilson were winners and will represent their district in Claremont. Russ White, Minstrel; and Jeff Darnell, Jester. About 50 others are involved in the play. Miss Judy Hall is the Director of Costuming and Miss Karen Rose is Music Director and choreographer. The play 'was written by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller. Lyrics were written by Marshall Barer and the music was composed by Mary Rodgers. Admission is $1.50 for students and $2.50 for adults. PUPPETEERS Grimsiey Puppeteers, the hew addition to Grimsley’s Theater Workshop Class, has made it's first public appearance at the Town Hall Auditorium in the Coliseum Complex on Saturday, Nov. 1, for Festival Five, an art exhibition. Under the direction of Bonny Hall, a senior at Grimsiey, and with Mr. Parrish acting as advisor, the Puppeteers put on four bicentennial scenes. Such events as George Washington’s chopping down the cherry tree, the midnight ride of Paul Revere, and the Boston Tea Party were among their line-up. The case included senior Bryant Cockrum; juniors Kathy Ulazlo, Teresa Hawkins, Lisa Morrison, Laura Lomax, and Warren Crow; and sophomores Rona Marco and Eric Lowell. Charlie Byrd, Famous Guitarist, Performs at GHS Charlie Byrd, world famous jazz and classical guitarist, conducted a small music clinic for members of Grimsley’s music programs on November 7. Born in Chuckatuck, Virginia, he originally wanted to be a basebdll player. However, his interest changed when he studied classical guitar under Andrew Segovia during World War II. He travelled with the G1 Orchestra. Now Charlie Byrd does not travel alone. He has with him two other musicians—his brother Joe on bass and Bill Rickenback on drums. Much of his trio’s material could be classified as the “big band sound” according to him. He added, “If you’ve played the guitar for 50 years, you’ve probably spent 45 years tuning it.” After the trio had finished, several members of various bands and musicians joined in a jam session. Charlie Byrd has been the subject of two television produc tions and has been on such shows as “Today” and “Tonight.” Songs played at the clinic included “You’ve Got a Friend” and many samba tunes. New Quill and Scroll inductees [i-r]; Anita Waters, Mark Puterbaugh, Krista Lassiter, Debbie Stewart, Roy Gallinger. GYC Sponsors Christmas Projects The Greensboro Youth Council has planned many projects to collect money and other items for the needy to combat diseases during the month of December. Among the many projects are Christmas Toys’ Drive, Chris Evergreen, and the Miss Christ mas Seal Contest. Chairperson for the Christmas Toys’ Drive is Caroline Johnson. With the cooperation of Home Federal Savings and Loan, the committee will be stationing collection boxes starting Novem ber 17 until Christmas throughout the city’s eight Home Federal locations. The toys will be collected Dy members of the City Parks and Recreation Department and will be repaired by volunteers. Although many of the service clubs will be involved in this project, many more volunteers are needed. Interested persons are asked to contact Caroline Johnson at Grimsiey or at home (299-5281) or to call the GYC office any weekday afternoon (373-2171 or 373-2173). Chairperson for the Miss Christmas Seal project is Faithe Grantham. Money collected will go to the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association. School winners from Grimsiey included Betsy Stockard from the O’Henry Juniors and Marion Dailv from the Civinettes. The winner of this contest, Pam Shelton of Page’s O’Henry was chosen at the final judging on November 12 and received a wardrobe, a scholarship, televis ion appearances, and trips to represent the Christmas Seal Drive. Other nominees from Grimsiey were Andrea Neese from Y-Teens, Teri Teer from Sub-Junior Women, Renee Rob inson from Seniorettes, Sandi Wimbish from Charioteers, and Kaky Huffines from Jaycettes. Janis Arnold is chairperson for the Chris Evergreen project, started six years ago when there was a large interest in ecology to save the environment. Having started on November 3, the project will continue until after the holidays. It involves encouraging people to plant living Christmas trees instead of cut or artificial ones. If a person does not want to keep his tree after Christmas, he can donate it to the city to be planted on medians or other areas in need of greenery. Mrs. Kathron Glenn Griffin proudly reveals portrait of her father, Mr. R.L. Glenn. The portrait was a gift from the Senior Class of 1975 to the school in honor of Mr. Glenn’s service. He became principal of our school in the fall of 1969. Quill and Scroll Inducts Six New Members Six students were inducted into Quill and Scroll, the International Honor Society for High School Journalists yesterday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m. in the Grimsiey Media Center. Students from HIGH LIFE inducted were Anita Waters, Mark Puterbaugh, and Deborah Stewart. From WHIRLIGIG came Krista Lassiter, Roy Gallinger, and Peter Neefus. In order to be a member of Quill and Scroll, a student must be either a junior or senior; be highly recommended by his advisor, a committee of teachers, and the Publications’ Board, which includes Mrs. Enis, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Moody, and Mr. Ballance; have shown enthusiasm and superior work for his school publication; be in the upper third of his respective class scholastic- ally; and have been an active member of his publication staff for at least one full semester prior to his selection. Other services provided by Quill and Scroll for any students interested are the National Writing Contests, critical rating services for both publications, and the Current Events’ Quiz, which are all offered in the early spring nationwide. Present members of Quill and Scroll include President Philip Kaldon, David Kennett, Sandi Wimbish, Beth Magee, Eric Ries, Andrew Herman, Steve Neiditz, Cynthia White, Stuart Pirrung, Paul Stang, Mark Hyman, and Lydia Duhan. Others are David Dodd, Janis Arnold, Ted Shields, Bobbi Knox, and Jim Lederer. Attendance Policy Topic for Action Board Meeting The Student-School Board Action Group met Monday, November 10, to discuss topics submitted by the four Greensboro ■high schools. Representing the administra tion were Mr. Wiseman, the Director of Student Affairs; Dr. House, Superintendent for the Greensboro City Schools; Mr. Swann, the Assistant Superin tendent for Pupil Personnel Services; Mr. Clendenin, Princi pal of Page High School; and Mr. Baynes, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Education. The remaining two representatives of the School Board did not attend the meeting. Grimsley’s representatives asked for an examination of the current attendance policy for possible revisions in order to make it more liberal. Other topics discussed included Dudley’s request to have a leak in the English building and a sidewalk awning repaired, the possibility of making boys’ volleyball a city-wide sport, and Page’s questions concerning their spring elections. (The meeting was adjourned before Smith’s repre sentatives could submit their topics for review.) [Continaed On Page 8]
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