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November 24. 1982
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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!