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New traditions, policies,
principal for GHS
By Ethan Pell
When students came to Grimsley most were surprised and some
shocked, about the many changes that had taken place over the summer. The
new policy on tardies has had the hardest impact on the student body. In
addition to that, the new senior tradition introduced this year and senior
lunch situation created a stir among students.
The majority of students are on edge because of the tardy policy. For
those people who aren’t sure on how it will operate, here’s the lowdown. The
first tardy will give the student a warning. On the second tardy, the student
will have the option of one day ISS, or one day Saturday detention, which
will be held between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Being tardy or absent from Saturday
detention will result in an extra two days ISS. Two days ISS or two days
Saturday detention is given for three tardies. Any tardies after that is referred
to an administrator. This new policy is run on a semester basis. Teachers,
who supervise detention, will be paid through the tutorial fund. In previous
years, three tardies resulted in one day ISS.
It was proposed that seniors would be let out of class five minutes before
lunch so they would have time to get to their cars before the bell. This
proposal was over ruled by the administrators. As of press time a decision
about the senior lunch situation has not been resolved but is being discussed.
Our new principal, Mr. Thomas J. Penland, announced a new tradition
for seniors at the assembly, August 25th. At the beginning of the assembly,
the seniors entered the auditorium from the fi'ont and side doors in two single
file lines and took to their seats. What makes this jesture so unique is the
classical music that is played through out the auditorium as the seniors enter.
Will these new changes work for the better of Grimsley High? Only time
will tell.
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By Rebecca Green
Change is a key word for the Grimsley Speech
and Debate Team this year.
Last year the team traveled the state to compete
at regional tournaments, bringing home both indi
vidual and group trophies to represent their hard work
and dedication.
These tournaments cost money however, ten to
twenty dollars a person. In past years the Summit
Rotary Club has donated funds to the team, but the
club does not feel able to do that this year. Co-vice-
president of the team, Mandy Fields said, “We do not
want participation to be based on whether or not a
student can pay to attend a tournament, so we need
funds.” To offset team expences, the team is planning
to sell concessions at the Charlotte Motor Speedway
this fall.
Anotherproblem this yearis transportation. ‘The
van that we used in the past is no longer available to us.
Renting a van costs money so we may have to look
toward parent volunteers,” Fields said.
“Not all change is bad though; we are excited
about our new leaders,” she said. This year Tim
Fuller, father of co-vice president Sara Fuller, is
coaching the team. Bill Buezinsky, a new English
teacher at Grimsley, is the advisor. He seeks to
broaden the appeal of the team this year and is
interested in seeing lots of new faces. He encour
ages everyone to become involved, even those
apprehensive to join a speech and debate team.
“It’s a great way to help students in all other
classes,”Buczinsky said.
Despite its problems, the Speech and Debate
Team is very optimistic about this year. “We hope
for a large and active membership and encourage
anyone who likes to talk, act, or argue to come out
and join us,” Fields said. The team meets once a
month in Mr. Buezinsky’s room, dates will be
announced.
Mandy Fields, Mr. Buezinsky, and Sara Filler prepare for next tournament.