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Have you seen \ our new gardner? Smouse named head football coavh See page 11 Sophomore and Junior exams: May 29, 30 and 31 Senior exams: May 28 GRIMSLEY fflGH UFE Volume LIII Number 10 ‘‘Voice of the Whirlies^’’ Thursday, May 24, 1984 Students excel during Whirlie Week activities Senior ‘Spectacular' gives a look at the future. Photo by Chris Pickerel Thursday was like any other at Grimsley. Lots of good-looking peo ple and clothes, talk of the weekend, and all of the students in the gym. Yes, this Thursday was the beginning of Class Olympics. The Olympics went only too well and lasted 21/2 class periods. It isn’t exactly official who came out on top, but that was of little impor tance as 1,400 students cheered on their class participants. There was nothing but laughs following the events. Friday morning, various sounds arose from the auditorium. The Madrigals were practicing with the Stage Band while actors and ac tresses prepared for their perfor mances scheduled for later in the day. The assembly began at 1:30, after the excited audience was calmed. The skits served a dual purpose: one, to entertain; and the other, to celebrate Mr. Routh’s 80th birth day. The sophomores opened the show with their interpretation of the 40’s, directed by Wendy Starkland. They were followed by The Madrigals who sang songs of the era. The juniors were next with their skit of the 60’s, directed by Kris Pappas. They were also followed by The Madrigals who sang another melody of songs of that wea. Dur ing both Madrigal performancs, slides were shown of the respective era of time. The seniors ended the ex travaganza with a presentation of the 80’s which was directed by Jay Floyd. Throughout the week, big plans were being made to celebrate Mr. Routh’s birthday. Ouilford Mills donated over two thousand dollars worth of material for the world’s biggest birthday card. All week, volunteers worked stapling the cloth and blowing up balloons to help celebrate the memorable event. Because of inclement weather thecarawill be presented on class day. Nevertheless, the festivities were a huge success. Extra special thanks to: Coach Telford, Elizabeth Freeze, Mary Maclean Doolan, and Shawn Bynum for their outstanding organization of the Olympics; Tamera Majors, Ms. Phillips, Ms. Cannady and Ms. Sigmon for the reception for Mr. Routh; Ms. Mayo, Ms. Coble, Ms. Keefer, Ms. Branch, Mr. Zaruba, Warren Goodman, Jay Floyd, and Ms. Force for the un- forgetable class skits; and to Dr. Baur for saying, “Yes.” GHS tries for record By Robert Corbett and Cindy Gay Summer programs choose participants By Beverly Reaves In honor of Mr. A. P. (Red) Rought’s 80th birthday, Grimsley will present him with an immense record breaking card on May 25. It wiU be part of Senior Days ac tivities and will be unveiled at the end of the day. The idea for the card and the other activities came from the Stu dent Council. Although their original plan was to bake a gaint cake, the council decided a card would be easier. The car now under construction is approximately 49,700 square feet and is also Grimsley’s attempt to break the Guinness world record. That record is currently 45,000 feet. The card is made from materials, over $2,000 worth, donated by Guilford Mills. The card will say “Happy 80th Red Routh” and will be a surprise to the former Grimsley principal. The student council has worked day and night on it hoping to make it a success. The students have been chose;for Girls’ State, Boys’ State which is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Henry K. Burtner Unit No. 53. The students chosen are Michon Crawford and Steffaine Vaughn for the girls and Darin Alston and Heath Travis for the ooys. the boys session will be held at Wake Forest University and girls, at UNC-G. Both sessions will begin June 10-16, 1984. The student best qualified to par ticipate are those who are in terested in government and parliamentary procedure. Each stu dent will mainly be involved in debates and student government. The sessions will help to enhance students’ leadership skills. The PTSA shares with Grimsley a portion of the cost of the applica tion fees for the representatives. Thanks go to the PTSA for pro viding students with such an op portunity. Gumee wdns storytelling competition By Yvette Cook Claire Gurnee, a senior at GHS, won first place in a regional storytelling contest held Friday, April 13 at the UNC-G Nursery. Faculty Tea honors seniors by Marsha Sink It has been a tradition for many years for the faculty at Grimsley to hnor the graduating seniors by giv ing them a reception in an elegant atmosphere. The Senior Tea was the chance for all the seniors to dress up in their suites and dresses and socialize with their fellow classmates and teachers. The tea Seniors enjoy elegant atmosphere of The Senior Tea. Photo by Chris Pickerel was a welcomed break' from the busy schedules of everyone prepar ing for graduation. The Alumane House at UNC-G held the receiving line on May 17, m which every student passed through through. The faculty was in charge of everything from invita tions to refreshments. The Senior Tea is always a special affair that everyone who at tended will always remember. It is definitely one of the biggest events held for the graduating class. Allen Patterson, presently a junior at G.H.S. has received a scholar ship from W.F.M.Y.-T.V. to attend the Radio, Television and Motion Picture Institute for High School students at U.N.C. Chapel Hill He will attend the Institute from June 10-June 17. There, she received a certificate along with a trophy. Gurnee, who is a student in Mrs. Beamer’s Child Care Service class, was selected by her classmates in order to participate in the competi tion. The contest was based upon the kinds of effect the story would have on the pre-school age group. So, Gurnee was required to act our each character in the story. After a long, drawn out search for the “right” book, Gurnee, with the assistance from Mrs. Beamer, chose the folktale Down Down the Mountain by a North Carolinian author, for her presentation. However, she said the most dif ficult aspect behind the planning of her performance was reducing a 40 minute story into a 10 minute pro duction. Fuller, Gay will lead GJI.S. Billy Fuller and Brian Gay were chosen to lead to GHS student body in elections held May 7. Fuller was strongly opposed by Lisa Frieberg but Gay ran unopposed. Carrie Milgrim was elected secretary of the student body and Graham Lashley, treasurer. Nancy Cashion ran unopposed to succeed Tamera Majors and Lori Singer will head the YRC. JROTC leader Kevin Gilchrist was elected president of the rising senior class along with Miriam Shinn, secretary-treasurer and Kristie Majors as senior member of the Pep Board. John Linton was elected presi dent the class of 86. Assisting him will be James Krege, secretary- treasurer and Carrie McCracken representative on the Pep Board. Your representatives will be Allison Porter, senior class and Tina Baer, junior class.
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