Volume 73 No. 2
Grimsley High School
801 Westover Terrace
Greensboro, NC 27408
October 17,1996
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4t the end of the 1995-1996 school year four
Grimsley seniors accomplished something that
was done by no other students in the whole
world. Patrick Kinlaw, Naomi LesHe, Sarah
VlcCullough, and Mike Votta completed the
mly Subsidiary Level I.B. Greek exams that
were turned in to the I.B. Examiner. In addi
tion to taking this exam these seniors also man-
iged to score very well with an average score
3f five out of a potential seven.
Guilford County girls ages 3-18 are invited to
rarticipate in the Little Miss and Teen Miss
Greensboro Pageant on November 2. The
competition will be held in the Weaver center
luditorium at LOO P.M. Teen Miss GreenS'
3oro will win a $200 scholarship. Talent will
3e an optional event in the competition. Pro
ceeds will benefit the Miss Greensboro Schol
arship program. For more information call
545-0987.
Tlie last opportunity for students to buy the
1996-1997 yearbook will be the week of Oc
tober 14. The cost of the yearbook is $30.
Checks should be made payable to Grimsley
High School. This is the last time that year-
aooks will be sold this school year.
Senior Katie Spencer was named IstRunner-
jp in the Guilford County Junior Miss Pag
eant, and received a scholarship in the amoamt
af $2,500. Spencer danced to a song fi~om The
Phantom of the Opera for her talent presenta-
Mrs. Teague faces new challenges
By Meganne Raines
Reporter
First impressions are a vital part of any
person’s opinion of anew enviton-
mait Mannedystudaits, purpose-
fill and welcoming attitudes, abig
canpus, and no air conditioning
wereafew of the first things that
caught the eye of Mrs. Jane
Teague, Grimsley’snewprindpal.
Mrs. Teague officially became
thenewprindpal on September 1,
replacing Dr. Penland upon his
departure for South Korea Mrs.
Teague came to Grimsley ifom
Eastern Guilfoid High School and
has also been principal at Lincoln
Middle and Cone Elementary.
Seated comfortably inher weU-
kq)toffice,Mrs. Teague addressed
some issues that may be of irrqror-
tancetoherstudents. Asprindpal,
Mrs. Teague does not have any
major changes in mind for
Grimsleyinthenearfiiture. How-
evar, she said, “Ifwe’renot chang-
ingthen we’re going backwards.”
She also said that in regards to
giantingpermission for certain ac-
Mrs. Teague’s experiences at the elementary
andmiddle school levelshavehe^edherto leam
howthepiecesofscholasticlifefittogether. She
understands that certain grade levels have more
Whirligig photo
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etween classes.
tion. Seniors Patty Yu and Dimple Zavier also
took part in the competition.
/Wake up pictures for imderclassmen will be
taken on October 30. Pictures will be taken
luring both lunch periods in the Media Cen
ter.
tivities, “Until I leam the Grimsley way I will
not say yes automatically; neither will I auto
matically say no.”
Mrs. Teaguebeheves that students are quick
to show respect when they feel that they are
being rejected and will work to promote that
idea. Shebehevesthatapersonhasnoneedto
be ugly when attending to student concerns
and therefore tries to be fair and always pro -
vide a valid explanation for her judgement
She may be petite, but she has a big heart.
Mrs. i eague monitors the fi
pressure than others. Mrs. Teague is very sup
portive of many student concerns such as stu
dent council, student publications, and sports
events. She also views the International
Baccalauratepiogramas an exciting educational
opportunity that Grimsley as a school needs to
take advantage of it
Contrary to the opinions of many students,
Mrs. Teague was offered the position at
Grimsley, not assigned to it, and she made the
decision to accept it Mrs. Teague said that
she had to think aboutherdedsionbut also staled,
“I viewed it as an opportunity.” She also sees
her new position as a challenge because she is
facing almost twice as many students as she did
atEastemGuilford Shedoesnotyet
know how she is going to be able to
meet the needs of so many people.
However, Mrs. Teague is interested
in knowing every student on a first-
name basis, a large task for anyone,
and especially for someone with such
agreatresponsibihty. Mrs. Teague,
nevertheless, said, “I get my energy
liomkids.”
Mrs. Teague is not ovawhelmed,
but she does not yet feel that she is
“ontop”oflife at Grimsley. Regard
less ofherpetite ^earance, it is ap-
parentthat the smilinglady who walks
around in high heel shoes is in con
trol.
Mrs. Teague views herrole as that
of a caretaker. She begins her school
day at seven o’clock and often does
not leave until quite late in order to
watch Whirlie teams compete. “It’s
importantto me to see kids on the ball
field,” she said. She feels that she
brings to Grimsley a willingness to
hsten to students and to work with
them in order to help them be the best that they
canbe. Shecanhelpstudentsbdterachievetheir
dreams.
If Mrs.Teague could have any wish, it would
be that her students smile when they lookback
and remember their high school principal. Stu
dents at Grimsley seem to have a positive opin
ion of their new principal. As far as junior
Queston Wilson is concerned, Mrs. Teague wiU
have that wish come hue. Wilson said, “I like
Mrs. Teague a lot I thiuk she’s really nice.”
Jousts captivate festival goers
By Lisa Ellisor
Reporter
Attention ye lourdes and ladyies! His
royal maj esty the king requests thy presence
at the third annual Carolina Renaissance
Festival. From October 5th to
Novemberl7th, the faire will be held in
Davidson, North Carolina, just outside Char
lotte.
The festival entails old world crafts and
entertainment “The Renaissance Festival re
flects the life and civilization of the period.
When you walk in you get submerged in an
inferno of music, dancing, and crazy
people!’’says Sylvia Chen, asophmore. There
are three jousting events during the day, the
first being the noon Joust of Skill, the second
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at 2;30 PM, Joust for the Pleasure of the
Crowd, and the last at 5:00 PM, the Joust
to the Death.
The King and Queen of the Festival will
have the royal processional before then-
subjects at 2:00 PM, just before the second
joust. There are also five stages upon which
Renaissance era storytelling, music, sword
fights, sword swallowers, and magic shows,
all performed by local artisans, will be ap
pearing. Our own Grimsley Madrigals will
be performing on October 12th and Novem
ber 16th.
The performers and merchants don ap
parel, and shops are constructed in the style
accurate to Medieval times. Flags fly above
turret- topped markets attracting custom
ers to prtrehase candles, incense, clothing,
costumes, instruments, weaponry, and toys
for children of all ages. One of the largest
selections of essential oils is available dur
ing the festival. For womert, you can wear
see, Festival, page 2