Volume 75 No. 2
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80J Westover Terrace
Greensboro, NC 27408
October 30,1998
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Members of the National Honors Society are
providing free tutoring to Grimsley students
in the areas of English, math, science, social
studies, French, Spanish, Hebrew, Music
Theory, and Music Perspectives. Any student
who is interested should see Mrs. Manning.
fForld-renowned violinist Corey Cerovsek
held an informal hour-long class with the
Grimsley High School Orchestra on Monday,
September 28. Cerovsek answered questions
about his musical education and career and
performed two musical selections for the 60
students who attended.
25 Grimsley students won positions in the
Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra
(GSYO) for the 1998/1999 season and repre
sent 30 percent of the 82-member orchestra.
14 of these students are members of the
Grimsley orchestra program and five are mem
bers of the Grimsley band program.
Cultural arts chairpersons Cindy Butner and
Tina Lee urge students to participate in this
year's Reflections competition. Students can
submit work from this school year in the areas
of music composition, literature, fine art, and
photography. The deadline for entries is Janu
ary 4, 1999.
Fickie Edwards, Grimsley English teacher,
was one of the four 1998 finalists for Teacher
of the Year in all of Guilford County. She
received a cash prize of $500.
"Cinderella" set for debut
By Meredith Lemon & Ashley Kelly
Reporters
This year, Grimsley’s students
invite their audience to join them in
a magical world of fantasy and ro
mance as they present Rogers and
Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” under
the direction of Mr. Zaruba, head of
the drama department.
Since last year’s showing of
“Cinderella” on television attracted
many viewers, Mr. Zaruba. who has
directed the annual musical for the
past 20 years, decided to bring
Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical
production to the stage on November
13, 14, 20, and 21. Mr. Zaruba se
lected this play for its popularity on
T.V., as well as the large number of
female roles available. This year,
like others in the past, women make
up the majority of the cast. “In the
past years it was very interesting to
have female cowboys and females
having to play male roles. But this
year it is okay since there are sev
eral scenes that need lots of women
in them,” said Amanda Ball, a senior
"We expect to draw a
variety of audience
members. This play has
something in it for ev
eryone. ”
-Mr. Zaruba
are hilarious,” said Chris Danford, a
junior and a chef in the play, “You get
to make a fool of your
self and get away with
it.”
Cast size is increas
ing every year, and
this year’s group of 75
is proof. Everyone
who auditions is given
a role according to
their acting and sing
ing abilitv, though not
all roles include sing
ing parts. According to
Mr. Zaruba, this at
tracts a broader range
of students. “I will try
to find a way for ev
eryone who wants to
be in the play, to have
a chance to partici
pate,” said Mr. Zaruba.
“Cinderella” is a
classic fairy-tale
which is known to
many, and because of
this Mr. Zaruba ex
pects the production to
appeal to students and
staff members as well
as families. “We ex
dents to work together. They are also
one of the few creative outlets offered
and one of this year’s two
Cinderellas.
Many of Grimsley’s aspiring ac
tors attended this year’s auditions.
During the tryouts, students display
their acting ability through character
mimics and role playing while walk
ing across the stage. “The auditions
pect to draw a variety of audience mem
bers. This play has something in it for
everyone,” said Mr. Zaruba. Though
similar to the popular Disney cartoon,
students and others should not expect
singing mice or talking birds.
Audience attendance is vital to the
success of the play because, other than
donations, the drama department re
ceives no funding to help pay for the
expense of the play, which can run as
much as $4,000. “Because we do not
get outside financial help, ticket sales
are very important. Last year’s ticket
sales pay for this year’s play,” said Mr.
Zaruba. The money earned pays for
stage setting and the rental of costumes.
Plays have become an important part
of many Whirlies’ lives. The musicals
offer a chance for large groups of stu-
John Kernodle, Vivian Kemp, and Ayeza Nxumalo pause
during rehearsal to receive a correction from Mr. Zaruba.
for students to show off their acting
abilities. “It’s a huge thrill for me to
craft a character and sing and dance and
act. The excitement of the experience
draws me back (to the auditions) every
year,”said Vivian Kemp, a junior and
this year’s other Cinderella.
"Cinderella"
Dates: Nov. 14, 20, 21
Time: 7:30pm
Ticket price: $4.00
Place: Grimsley auditorium
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