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High Life
Volume LVll, Number 2
Grimsley Senior High School
801 Westover Terrace
Greensboro, N.C. 27408
CongratS)
Odell!
Friday, October 22, 1982
GET SET Features ‘Ground Zero’ —]\[eWS In Brief—
Vuclear War. . .could it really hap-
>en?
On October 19, 1982, in the
Vycock Auditorium, Ellis
Vobdard, a national spokesman for
Jround Zero (a nonpartisan project
rhich seeks the education and in-
olvement of American people on
he issue of nuclear war) spoke on
he seriousness of nuclear war to
pproximately 1000 Greensboro
enior high students.
The Get Set convocation began
t 10:00 a.m. with other related
vents continuing throughout the
ay. Those events include a press
onference moderated by Grimslej
enior Renee Hicks, a luncheon
osted by junior Jay Eisenberg,
nd a seminar directed by Lynette
awrence, a junior at the Optional
chool.
The convocation itself was
irected and the speaker introduc-
d by Jeanne Bridges, a Dudley
enior, a panel participated in the
[Uestioning of Woodard and the
udience’s questions were fielded;
ly Smith senior Shawn Shaw and-^
ludley junior Joanie Douglas. All
if these individuals are members of
he Get Set steering committee for
he City Schools. The students at-
ending the convocation were able
0 watch a 28-minute film called
Seattle After World War III.”
'his film showed what will happen
F nuclear war should begin. All pen
ile and surroundings will be
■aporized within ■ a 2,000 mile
adius with seriousdamageto other
urrounding areas. Ground Zero is
xiated in Seattle, Washington.
AFSClub
Led by President Sheri May, a
Grimsley senior and faculty ad
visor, Mrs.' Patricia Beanier, a new
student AES (American Field Ser
vice) Club has been developed at
Grimsley.
The club is designed to help the
AFS exchange students adjust to,
and learn about Grimsley and the
Greensboro community, and to
stimulate school-wide interst in
AFS.
Grimsley students are welcome
to join the club which meets on
Tuesday mornings from 7:45 until
8:20 in room 521. Any changes will
be posted on the club bulletin board
across from the guidance offices.
The goal of AFS is to promote in
ternational understanding through
the student exchange, and the stu
dent AFS club helps to attain this
goal.
DECA
On September 21 three
Marketing and Distributive Educa
tion students from GHS attended a
screening and nominating meeting
at Southeast High School for the
selection of district candidates.
For the office of vice president
Deborah Ann Norman and Derrick
Reeves were nominated. The com
mittee selected Derrick Reeves of
Grimsley.
The DECA (Distributive Educa
tion Clubs of America) officers for
this year at GHS are Deborah Nor
man, president; James Griffin, vice
president: Kelly Kamoda,
secretary; and Derrick Reeves,
historian; and Anthony Jordan,
reporter.
Student
Council
The first two Student Council
meetings were held on September
15 and 19. Many issues were
discussed such as plans for the
homecoming dance, problems with
slow voting results, and the lack of
student participation at homeroom
meetings.
Student Council meets every
Wednesday at sixth period in room
406. -
Eiiis Woodward
Scientists agree that Ground Zero
is the first point to be attacked.
Throughout the entire convoca
tion, the students responded with
great enthusiasm. Before questions
were asked by the audience a panel
of four students headed by Kathy
Moran, a Grimsley senior, asked
prepared questions of Woodard
concerning the film “Seattle After
World War III,” which they had
seen before hand several times, a
•newsletter produced by Ground
Zero, news articles from various
newspapers, articles from
magazines, and from a book called
Nuclear War, What's In It For You?
written by Ground Zero . The
audience's questions were well
stated and were answered with
clarity and detail. Get Set’s next
convocation will be held at Aycock
Auditorium. The date of this event
is to be decided.
Sophs Elect Officers
Newly elected Sophomore class
officers are President, Denise Ford;
I President Pro-tem, Lisa Freiberg;
Secretary/Treasurer, Mary
MacLean Doolan; Pep Board Chair
man, Miriam Shinn; and YRC,
Elizabeth Taft.
Candidates for Sophomore class
president, secretary/treasurer, pep
board chairman, and YRC
presented their speeches to the
Sophomore class in a September 28
assembly.
Eric Albright, Student Body
President, opened the program.
Vice-President Katherine Burris
presented each office with a sum
mary of respective responsibilities.
In a few of the opening speeches
gum and candy was thrown to the
enthusiastic audience.
Bandboosters Support Activities
Shoffner Plays i .taSKa Flag Girls
Successful Tune
Are Flying High
Senior, Odell Shoffner has work-
1 his way to the top.
As a drummer in McDonald’s All-
.merican Marching Band, he will
jceive an all-expense paid trip to
oth New York and California. It
jkes a lot of hard work to be suc-
sssful, and Odell has not quit yet.
.Ithough he will be in New York
)r a week, most of his time will be
pent preparing for the Macy’s
‘hanksgiving Day Parade Next,
he Band moves on to Pasedena,
California to participate in the
'ournament of Roses Parade.
After Odell was nominated by two
f his band directors, he sent in a
esume. With outstanding posi-
ions as a member of the All State
Irchestra, All State Band, All
State Honors Orchestra, and All
State Honors Band, his resume was
luite impressive.
Next, Odell sent in an audition
tape. On the snare drum, he played
“My Friend Norman,” and on the
marimba he played “Saber Dance.”
Shoffner’s persistency will not let
his rest. He followed a similar
resume and audition tape format in
hopes of being selected a member
of McDonald’s All State Jazz
Band. The members of this band,
consisting of select members of
McDonald’s Marching Band, have
not yet been designated.
A key to Odell’s strong will is the
fact that his “father pushed him a
lot.” Shoffner adds, however, “All
the hard work has paid off.”
Lisa Dikes and Shalane Wilson
take time-out from Flag Corps drill
to pose for the camera. The Corps
practices every day during fourth
period and often after school. (Matt
Sohn Photo)
The Grimsley Senior High School
Flag Corps has begun its second
year in full swing. Annette Arcure
is the captain of the group which in
cludes Cheryl Lindsay, Jeri
Roberts, Lisa Dukes, Donna Lowe,
Sandy Boka, Kathy Moran,
Carolyn Serwitz, Karen Schicken-
dantz, Libby Dew, Julie Saunders,
Karen Keyes, Tracey Ozment,
Tracy Floyd, Shalane Wilson, and
Corey Reed. There are also two
banner girls, Gina Gibson and Toni
Jones.
All members of the corps par
ticipate in the choreographing of
the routines and Annette Arcure
makes sure everything is running
smoothly.
The Flag Corps enforces very
strict rules. The members practice
hard each d^ during the marching
band's fourth period. There is also
a demerit system which' all
members must follow. Some
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•And All That Jazz
Band Boasts New Uniforms
Grimsley’s marching band is priced at approximately $250 each,
now marching proudly with one The money for the new uniforms
hundred thirty new band uniforms. was raised by the band’s cheese
The blue and white uniforms are and sausage Sale last year.
Twenty-two of Grimsley’s best
musicians meet every day during
sixth period to perfect their playing
in order to keep their reputation of
being “the best Jazz Band
Grimsley’s ever had”. These band
members are chosen either by audi
tion or request from their director,
Mr. Forrest Munden.
Eager to win and to spread a fine
reputation about GHS, Grimsley’s
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