3^' November 24. 1982 ro^mmentarv HIGH LIFE School Should Be Fun, Productive School Board Reaches Decisions By Lisa Earley and Jay Lloyd Page 3 By Carolyj^ Serwitz Working eight-to-four; what a way to make a living!” The daily routine of waking up, going to school, going home, eating dinner, and going to sleep proves to be bor ing, even for teachers. Who has the power to change this? Who has the power to make school fun? Students? The though of waking up early, being swept away by a big, yeUow bus, and arriving in a muddy, pot-holded parking lot can surely be distressing. Next, a visit with a messy locker overcome by unused books is an eyesore. Topp ing it off by looking at one’s homeroom teacher is sheer terror! With days beginning like this, are students to blame? Teachers? Looking at thirty faces depicting the epitome of boredom is bound to be an awful way to begin the day. Excuses for tardies, absentees, and misplaced homework are warnings to grab the aspirin. Granted, school should not resemble a three-ring circus. If it did, Barnum and Bailey would be Letter! 1 o Tile Editor Overpriced Tickets To the Editor: I am upset over the fact that the football tickets are priced too high. I think there should be two dif ferent prices, one for the students, and the other for the general public. I don’t think it is fair for the students of Grimsley to pay the same price -- to see their own foot ball team - as the general public. My friends and I hope to see a change in the price of Grimsley’s football tickets next season. Sincerely, Vince Savage Apology I High Life apologizes to Kini lawyer, whose name was accident-J y omitted from the list of Fall Tor-5 :hlight inductees in our October I i out of business. On the other hand, if both students and teachers have something to lookforwardto as they enter Grimsley’s campus, the at mosphere would most assuredly be a more productive one. In many instances, teachers just are not what they used to be. One- to-one teacher-student relation ships have been removed from school. Teaches who spend time after four o’clock thinking about school are rare, but special people. Teachers who push interested students are wanted. Teachers who show encouragement are god sends. Teachers who admit their humanness are friends forever. Teachers who can convey necessary information to students are unique. Teachers can be respected. Students can produce better quaU- ty work. Working together-teachers and students-can create a more humane atmosphere. By Donna Williams Cancer - You will catch onto the main idea by listening, observing, and paying attention. Leo - The eyes of the principals are watching you, so be good or at least careful. Virgo - Be nice to your teachers. Remember that effort counts in grades! Libra - Too much play makes for unbalanced study habits. Scorpio ■ Now that report cards are out, if you did not do too well, study harder to make it better. Sagittarius - Some of your friends think you are so brainy; prove it by making straight A’s. Capricorn - If you grade has not im- Starscope proved by the end of the semester, drop chemistry and take a study hall. Aquarius - Start studying for SAT’s now: either take a review- course or buy a review book. Don’t forget registration deadlines! Pisces - Grades looking down? Study hard this grading period to puU them up. Aries - Bake you favorite teacher a batch of brownies for brownie points. Taurus - If your teacher is in a bad mood, be on your best behavior, Gemini - Everywhere you go there seems to be trouble. Remember, it ta_kes only one to start it. The GPS School Board struck again on Monday, November 8, at the public school’s administration building on Eugene Street. Many controversial issues were discuss ed, and over 100 persons were in at tendance at this landmark meeting. The headline issue at this November meeting was the long- awaited decision on the proposed school rezoning school closing plans. Actually, as in all issues concern ing public education, a final deci sion does not stand at this time. One could say that there has been a decision to make a decision (concer ning rezoning). The attendance zones for Dudley and Smith are to be changed. Students now atten- American Education ding Dudley who live south of Florida Street, west of Asheboro Street, and north of Interstate 85 will attend Smith if a decision on the decision is reached. Schools proposed to be closed are Caldwell, Mount Zion, Porter, and Moore. It was suggested that Gillespie serve as the Optional School. The most complicated problem to be solved is that tof reassigning students of closed schools. For ex ample, the proposed reassignments would raise enrollment at Jackson from 606 students to 939 students next year. The Board plans to meet Tues day, November 23, to continue discussions on these proposals. Week GHS JROTC Color Guard Presents Flag By Donna Williams Grimsley’s JROTC Color Guard Cadets presented the American flag at Greensboro’s Governmental Plaza downtown on Monday, November 15. These Cadets were participating in the opening of American Educa tion Week in Greensboro. Included also in these festivities was Mayor John Forbis who issued a proclama tion in recognition of American Education. Two GHS Students Honored Fred Binder, I Eagle Scout Frederick Henry Binder, a Grimsley junior, received the Eagle Scout Award on September 27 at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. He is a member of Troop 104 and has served as an assistant senior patrol leader, den chief, instructor, and assistant patrol leader. Binder has also distinguished himself as a member of the leadership Corps and Order of the Arrow. In addition. Binder has also at- Fred Binder (Rob Cheshire Photos) tended the National Boy Scout and Philmont Scout Tyrone Moss Tyrone, Moss, Youth Of The Year Tyrone Moss, a sophomore at Grimsley, received the Hayes- Taylor YMCA YOUTH AWARD on October 31, 1982. Moss was given the award by Mr. Thomas J. Scott, the executive director at the Hayes-Taylor YMCA. “I received the award for the time and effort that I gave to the YMCA. I’ve been a volunteer worker,” says Moss. “It was something that I never expected. I go there every afternoon, hke an employee. I work with little kids. My family and I are very pleased for what I’ve done. It’s just something I’ve never minded do ing. . .I'm very proud of myself, knowing that I have really done something for someone; knowing jhat IJiay^e spent my time wisely.” Jamboree Ranch. Whodunit The Case Of The Dying Rock Star By Fred One of Detective Snuff’s greatest forms of entertainment is going to a rock concert. He always went to Jackson Greene’s concerts because he and Greene had grown up together as best friends in a smaO town. Jackson had “made it” with his on ly hit, “Fast Times At Grimsley High.” Detective Snuff was at a recent Greene concert in awe as Jackson sang “Must Be Somebody’s Toothbrush”. Midway through the concert, Jackson fainted on stage. He was very pale - out cold, in fact. Emergency men were on the scene almost immediately. The crowd was in a riot-mentality. After escaping the crowd. Snuff barely made it to the hospital. He easily found Greene’s room, just in Binder time to hear Jackson’s last words: “I confess. . . I was. . . a. . . .jewel thief. . “Where are the jewels?” someone asked. “Drocer,” he answered absent- mindedly. “He’s been delirious all day,” said the doctor gravely. And then Greene died. After the news hit the papers, people went looking everywhere for the diamonds, and Greene’s only hit was played thousands of times. Snuff tried the house. Halfway through the house he had a great idea on where to look for the hidden jewels. The next day he came into the station with the jewels in hand. How did Snuff know where the jewels were hidden? (Answer on Page 8) The GHS Color Guard Cadets were Marvin Garland (cadet in charge), Darius Oates, Michael Fit zgerald, and Darryl Grissom. Ac cording to Colonel Ezelle Free and Sergeant Major Eugene Million, “The fellows id a fine job.” The ceremony was sponsored by the Greensboro Public Schools. And the Army JROTC was invited to participate by Mrs. Vivian Robinson, Grimsley’s librarian. GHS Trivia ' Fact8 From The Past By Trisha Houser *There used to be twenty-six girls on Homecoming Court. ■^There was a radio station located under the auditorium. ’"The GHS “fight name” was originally the “Purple Whirlwinds”. *HIGH LIFE used to be publish ed weekly. ♦A cheeseburger and a 12-ounce Coke cost 304 in 1966 at Mac Donald’s. ’"The GHS Whirlibird was in vented by Chic Forbes, a member of the WhirUgig staff, in 1956. Los Condos (now Jr. Jaycees) were the first to appear with the live mascot. ’"Monogrammed litter bags were given to GHS students for their cars in 1966 as part of an anti-litter campaign. ’"Bus drivers used to have a social club: the “Wheel Club”. College Column (Continued from Page 2) the interview; sometimes they ask. Also, do not bring along friends or parents if possible; this can give the impression of insecurity. Another thing to do is to send in any “extras” that might help out: outside writings, music tapes, etc. Remember that you are trying to sell yourself and your uniqueness. Admissions people want to know how you can help their school. Lastly, a letter that covers anything else cannot hurt. Tell them why you want to go there, what you like about the school, and how “you and the university can be mutually beneficial to one another.” An additional reminder: scholar ship applications are often due in early December of January. Start on them now!