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\ *peatcn^ Hip Hop to Success keeps it real By Ben Blackwood Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to “kick mad flava” into someone’s ear? Do you feel the need to “bring the pain?” Would you rather be “livin’ large” than a “playa- hater?” If so, you might be a candidate for Hip Hop to Success, The Hip Hop to Success program is designed to introduce students to differ ent production equipment and techniques. Funds were donated to the school by an anonymous beneficiary, and with that, Mr. White has purchased a great deal of broadcast, sampling and production equipment. The group uses what is called a "beat machine" to construct the body of a song. Then, the>' use the sampling equipment to add sounds and effects to the beat. They also have access to turntables, “the wheels of steel," which are used for scratching. Then, MC's will break off some verse, either freestc le or pre-writ- ten. The group also produces videos of their work. Tt (the equipment) is only useful to a certain extent,” says Chris York, a jun- would like to really “blow up” on cam- ior and member of the group. “It’s like pus. a stepping stone.” “We need a way to show people what M ' ' I- f hris \ ork, l i ed Blakeney, and .Icrald \ ann of Hip Hop to Success check their Kiddphout equipment before students perform at lunch on the lawn. In the past. HHTS has performed at we do," said Mike Davis, a senior. Grimsiey events like Lunch on the Lawn, but the members of the group The group has been visited by col lege groups for research, and some members hope that their work will help them get into college. “1 think that colleges should take no tice of us,” said Jerald Vann, a sopho more. One of the central foundations of the HHTS program is the Attitude Plan, which all members must abide by in or der to remain active. Essentially, the plan follows the Student Code of Conduct, and includes progress forms that the members are required to have filled out by their teachers. Some members feel that the plan causes teachers to treat them differently, however. “It gives the teachers an advantage," says York. “Sometimes they single you out because they know you’re in this." Overall, the members of HHTS seem to enjoy the group, which is allowed to use the equipment before school, during lunch, and after school. “It gives you a good base, “says Vann. Anyone interested in Joining the Hip Hop to Success is urged to “get their sign-up on” with Mr. White in the Media Center. Friendly Center to expand, a^ain By Hallie Rojeski Reporter Banana Republic, City Lights Video, and Gap Kids — less than a mile from Grimsiey. Not yet, but the stores will soon be arriving to Friendly Shopping Center. Nowadays there are a lot of changes occurring at Friendly. Dump trucks and workmen can be seen all over the shopping center. Renovations and new buildings are popping up everywhere. The huge Belk recently opened, and currently you can buy a wide variety of books at the new Barnes and Nobles. However the construction does not stop there. Any day now City Lights Video will be arriving. In October, you will see Banana Re public and Gap Kids opening their doors. The arrival of Gap Kids will effect more than just children. At the moment 1/4 of the already existing Gap is overrun by children’s clothing. With the new Gap Kids the original Gap can fully return to adult clothing. Because of the expansion of Friendly, Four Seasons may receive a little competition. Yet, most students will stay loyal to Four Seasons. Tracy Spencer, a sophomore, says, “I like Four Seasons better because there are more stores to choose from and a wider variety of restaurants.” Daniel Bass, a junior, feels that he would go to Friendly more often if there were more shops. He says, “1 would like to see a J Crew outlet, American Eagle, and an Omega open at friendly. They should eater more to guys’ needs.” However, Friendly encounters other issues be sides the shopping. The fact that the shopping center is outdoors effects some of the shoppers. Julie Robinson says, “When the weather is pretty outside 1 don’t want to be inside a huge mall. I would rather walk around Friendly.” On the other hand. Cookie Wilson, a junior, finds Friendly inconvenient at times. She says. If it is raining I am definitely not going there to shop.” Next year you may encounter a little more traffic driving to and from school due to the growth in popularity of Friendly. "Crazy for You" takes the stage By Meganne Raines Reporter Anyone who remembers “Grease”, the Grimsiey musical pro duction last year, will be happy to know that all the excitement of the past is back with this year’s production, “Craz)' For You,” a musical by George Gershwin set in the 1920’s. Even though students will not be running year’s production because she dropped out of “Grease” last year and wound up seriously regretting it. Many Grimsiey students are participating in this year’s pro duction as well. There are 10 to 15 singing and acting leads in the musical and dozens of extras. Many participants are choms sing ers and dancers. Participants meet for rehearsals Monday and Thursday afternoons. around school in 60’s attire and goofy glasses, “Crazv For You" has singing, dancing, and all of the fun that made last year’s “Grease” so popu lar. “Crazy For You” is filled with excitement, romance, and false identities. It is about an aspiring dancer, Bobby who goes to Deadrock, Ne vada to pursue his career, as well as the beautiful Polly, the daughter of a theatre owner whose establishment is falling apart. Bobby becomes a part of rebuilding the theatre, and by doing so gets to spend time with Polly. Even though she hates him, Bobby goes to ex treme measures to win her heart. However, when Bobby pretends to be someone he is not, the problems explode. Grimsiey students will have to attend the musical to dis cover what happens. When asked why they were inspired to participate in “Crazy For You,” most Grimsiey students had the same response. The success of“Grease” last year inspired many to take part in the show. Amanda Ball, a sophomore in the musical, said, “1 went to ‘Grease’ last year and 1 really regretted that I didn’t partici pate.” Kate Peeples, also a sopho more, said that shejoined this PI lone (910) 273-8230 (800) 554-4915 f/f/ on. Since 1 952 2158 Lawndale Drive CzREENSBORO, N. C. 27408 Gef youp koufinnepes, corsages, and wristlets k ere! CAHC/lrounJBimousine Seroice, 9nc. 643-9007 OlllunroundBimousines willprovide t^ou wilB precisely (£e service io moBe an^ occasion simplp perfect. W ■>8 I Dance or Prom Special | ®20°® Off JKjnimum J J/ours With coupon only. 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