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Battle against campus crime continues By Meganne Raines Reporter Students who think that their school is crime free may be in for a mde awakening. If people payed attention to the Crime Stop pers bullletins posted throughout campus they would find that many of the people featured onthepostersaretheirpeers. In fact, the high school age group is, statistically, the second highest in regard to crime in our country. Last year Grimsley students supported this fact as almost 5 percent of the total student popula tion was involved in arrests. Trespassing was the most common charge on campus last year. Officer Robinette, Grimsley’s Student Resource Officer, said that last year there were 115 individuals ac cused of trespassing. Trespassers may be identified as people who are on campus when classes are not in session or as visitors to (jrimsley who do not register with the main office. Also, tre^assing often involves mari juana and other drag deals. Fighting was the second most prevalent crime on canqrus last year. It is a criminal offense known as affray, and there were 40 incidents of it at Grimsley last year. Viola tors of this crime can and will be punished. Some do not view crime as a very serious problem at Grimsley. Divya Reddy, a sopho more, said, “We’ve enforced it [crime] so muchthatpeople don’t do itanymore.” Jun ior DanielBass said, “It’snotaproblemhere.” Statistics are already being calculated for the ‘96-’97 school year. So far there have been two arrests for assault, two for trespass ing, one for disorderly conduct and one for a common threat. This year’s no toleration pohcy for crime is hoped to result in a lower crime rate. As QfiicerRobinette stated, “Ifth ere is a dime cormnitted, we’re going to make an arrest” Officer Robinette believes that the school crime rate at Grimsley can dedease from five to twopercent. Hesaid,“ldeallywewouldliketo seethatnumberdropto zero, but we reahze that the schoolpopulation is a reflection of the gen eral population. As long as we have crime in society, we wUlhave crime in school.” With the help of students, faculty, and ad- ministratiort Grimsley’s crime percentage can bereduced Officer Robinette said that the way to lowerthe crime percentage is through educa tion and deterrence. Educationis extremely vi tal because students will often do things without beingawareoftheirconseciuences. hiaddition, there are many students who are not aware that certainacts ate crimes. Altentionmustbebrou^t to the things students may do that will get them into trouble. Officer Robinette hopes to educate students by speakingto classes attherequestofteadiers. Anothermethodto educate students about crime is Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.). All students are encouraged to join this inportant organization which works to keqt violence out of schools. Students who would like to join may contact S.A.V.E. advisor, Mr. Wilson, or copresicfcntsRaiKlallAriail and Chad McMurtay. Officer Robinette views our school crime problemas an equation in which Grimsley stu dents are eitherapart ofthe solrrtion orapart of the problem. In his words, “Working together we can create a safe and crime-free learning at- mophere that is just like every other apect of Grimsley.. .Second To None.” Students make stage come alive By Lisa Ellisor Reporter All Grimsley’s a stage and its Whirlies the players. The drarrra department is kick ing off the 1997 season and is looking for ward to another exciting year. Playmasters is currently working on a se ries of one-act plays. “The Remarkable Su san,” about Susan B. Anthony’s straggle for suffrage, “Competition Piece” is a parody of drama contests, and possibly a third play, which has not yet been disclosed. The series of the two or three plays will be presented during the beginning of November. Both pieces are ensemble casts and have no single "We're always in production." -Mr. Zaruba leading character. The casting is still flex ible at this point, and students wishing to join Playmasters should attend meetings each week on Mondays and Thmsdays for actors or Wednesday for technical crew. If you must miss out on this series of plays, the next proj ect will b egin production upon the completion of the current proj ect. As Mr. Zaruba says, “We’re always in production!” Drama Two classes are now in the pro cess of producing “Twelve Angry People” a comtroom drama based on jmors deliber ating a murder case. Tliis play will be pre sented tire week of Octob er 14th to English classes and evening audiences. Ticket cost will be three dollars for each evening of plays, but season tickets are still available. “Patrons” can get a season pass for ten dollars which is good for all drama productions this year, as well as the musi cal. Individuals who donate 25 dollars are considered “Donors.” The “Donor” status includes two season passes, and eligibility for the special gala celebration. An “Angel” contributor for 50 dollars will receive three season passes, special recognition, and eli gibility for the gala. Playmasters is projecting a very busy season. They are planning to perform one more play before the winter break and two to three more afterward, plus the annual musical. The student body is excited about the plays, however they do have some suggestions. Mary Pipan, a senior said, “Playmasters should sponsor a student play writing contest, and the winner should have their play performed.” Beki Bulla, a junior, said, “Fm excited about the play we’re doing now C‘The Remarkable Susan”) because it puts forth a political message.” Jacob Perez, a junior suggested, “Playmasters should do more advertising. They should put posters and shEff up on cam pus.” Mr. Zaruba is toying with several ideas but prefers not to plant the seeds of rumors just yet. Some plays that the student body has asked for are The Crucible by Arthur Miller,Death Of A Salesmanby Arthur Miller, Cyrano De Bergerac by Edmond Rostrand, and The Tempest by Wilham Shakespeare. The Mousetrap and Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie have also been suggested. Mr. Cahall introduces hinislf to Emily Duquette. Ellisor photo Cahail brings young blood to administration By Mark Gordon Reporter CIA employee?, F.B.I. investigator? I.R.S. agent?; who is that tall lanky fig ure that has been roaming the campus for the past few weeks? And, more impor tantly, what is he doing here? His name is Mr. Cahall and he is Grimsley’s new Assistant Principal for Instruction replac ing Mrs. Langdon. At Grimsley, CahalFs job will in volve scheduling, curriculum, text books, staff and staff development. Mr.Cahall says he hopes to, “have a positive impact on teaching and learn ing.” Though he has only been at Grimsley for a few weeks he already said, “I’ve been very impressed by the standards academically and behavior- ally.” A University of Virginia alum nus, Cahall came to Greensboro from Charlottesville. CahalFs 6"4' frame fit well on the Virginia football team where he was an offensive guard. Af ter graduation he worked at Albemarle High School, which is very similar to Grimsley, as athletic activities and at tendance administrator. Cahall re turned to U.V. A. five years after gradu ation to get his masters in Educational Administration. Festival, from pgl a beautiful Renaissance style braid for the day for a minimal cost. The festival also plays to the food connois seur who will find a wide variety of dishes available. The first of the temptations is the “breade bowls”. Which are served with ei ther cheese soup or stew, and are smelled throughout the area. Other meat dishes in clude roasted turkey, “steak-on-stake,” “fyssche and chips,” and buffalo wings. The desserts include cinnamon roasted almonds, caramel baked apples, ice cream and Italian ices. There are also many kinds of hot bever ages to chose from. The Madrigals have been woridng hard since the begiraiing of school practicing to perform at this festival. They were selected by Terry Foy, the enter tainment director for the festival, and have sung at the faire since its opening in 1995. After the Madrigal’s work is done they are able to the enjoy the faire. “The food is fin- For now Mr. Cahall is living in an apartment in Greensboro but he hopes to find a house for himself and Otis, his dog, a chow. A man of 32 years Mr. Cahall says he tries to work out about two hours a day, either running or lifting weights. In his football playing days Mr. Cahall said he had a top weight of about 280 pounds but now he only weighs about 230. Needless to say the ratlier large Mr. Cahall will make a nice counterpart to the rather petite Mrs. Teague. Mrs. Teague had a plethora of rea sons for hiring Mr. Cahall. Mr. Cahall really wanted to work at a high school and that was significant according to Mrs. Teague. “He values the same things that I do and that is important,” said Mrs. Teague. Mrs. Greene and Mr. Whites both felt that Cahall was the right man for the job. With that and his outstanding qualifications he was hired. You’ve all seen him and now you all know who he is. Maybe the Assis tant Principal for Instruction isn’t quite as intriguing as secret agent but that’s okay, Mr. Penland was never really in the Mafia either. So if you have any problems or questions concerning Grimsley do not hesitate to consult our new administrator. ger licking good!” said Vaden Ball, a jun ior. “The Renaissance Festival is more fun than anything! Take your wallets,”said James Williams, a senior. In a final note tickets are available at aU local Harris Teeter at $9.95 for adults and $3.95 for children 5-12 or available at the festival for $1 more. The festival grounds are found between 1-77 and 1-85 on High way 17 on Poplar Tent Rd. about 20 min utes north of Charlotte. As Eric Cannon, a Junior said, “It’s an interesting way to stq) back in time.” The Grimsley Magdiigals encourage you to grab ye fayre dame and head down to the Renaissance Festival for pomp, pageantry, and medieval times. James D. Kaley, DDS, PA • ORTHODONTICS • 282-2 150
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