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Volume 84 No. 3
RighLIFE
Teen
pregnancy
is rapidly
on the rise
and will
continue to grow into a
severe epidemic to the
point that it will be too
late to educate teenagers
with the information they
must know if abstinence
is not their choice of
lifestyle.
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News
Computer users can
prevent webcam
hackers from invading
their privacy with
certain security
measures. page 2
Opinion
Journalists debate
the importance of Tylei
Perry’s written work foi
television, films, and
theatre productions.
page 5
Features
Conspiracy theories
regarding the New
World Order instigate
fear among Americans
page 9
Sports
Wrestlers prepare
for new season with
extra conditioning and
intense training in
preparation for tough
competition, page 11
Index
News
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Opinion
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Spread
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Features
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Sports
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Grimsley High School
801 Westover Terrace
Greensboro, NC 27408
November 30,2011
SHRC encourages mutual understanding
among members of the student population
BY CAROLINE GRANDIS
Reporter
Each Guilford County high
school represents itself with a
minimum of 15 students on the
Student Human Relations
Commission . Student del
egates from ANYTOWN selec
tively choose these young
people. According to its
website, ANYTOWN offers
rising juniors and seniors an
opportunity "to live and
interact among a diverse group
of students."
While in attendance, they
unite "to build a community
based on inclusivity, respect,
and understanding." Students
hold discussions about racism,
violence, and other relevant is
sues in today's society.
ANYTOWN participants dem
onstrate a passion for change
and equality among all races.
Criteria for student selection
begins with determination if a
candidate's behavior is ethical.
trustworthy, and honest. Ad
ditionally, a candidate must
work well with others, demon
strate good self-discipline, earn
good grades, and attend school
regularly with limited ab
sences. Such attributes usually
imply that a student also prac
tices effective time manage
ment skills, which is important
regarding their responsibility
to attend various conferences.
"After attending
ANYTOWN last summer, I re
ally wanted to get involved
with SHRC and promote the
values it represents," said jun
ior Jessica Papier.
Over 60 students actually
participate in the Whirlie chap
ter, which is more than the
norm of mosf high schools. Se
nior Jacob Massey and jimior
Kassra Homaifar serve as Co-
Presidents and hold meetings
every other Tuesday in the
media center.
Students recently attended
the Conference of 300, a gath
ering for 15 commissioners
from 20 schools in Guilford
County, on Tuesday, October
18. In a discussion concerning
LGBT (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexu
als, and Transvestites), the
county participants broke into
three groups in which they
brainstormed ways of prevent
ing prejudice against individu
als with different sexual orien
tations. The commissions also
addressed evil of stereotypes
and other contributing factors
to racism and inequality.
SHRC helps to foster aware
ness abnout differences within
one's community or society
and encourages acceptance of
such differences. The organi
zation embodies four main
goals: mutual understanding
and respect; a decrease in less
desirable activities, such as
gangs, separatist behaviors, etc.;
identification of positive values
and resolution of issues specific
to the school.; and possitive pro
gram identification.
"The conference was a success
because it gave many Grimsley
students, some who hadn't been
to ANYTOWN, the opportunity
to see our student body as a
diverse yet unified group.
That's what SITRC is all about,"
said Massey.
Participating in such a forum
pjoves challenging yet reward
ing for students in that they are
sharing opinions on difficult
subject matter among people
who are merely acquaintances.
Advisor to the Whirlie chap
ter is social worker Melanie
Lee, who inherited the position
from the previous social worker
who covered the school.
"I have enjoyed working
with the students so far. It's
good to see young adults who
are so passionate about heal
ing the world and generating a
feeling of acceptance," said Lee.
"I like that the program helps
to foster awareness about our
differences and encourages ac
ceptance of such differences."
News Blurbs of the Month
Penn State Scandal: Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky was charged with sexual abusing several boys over a 15-year period.
The university's Board of Trustees also fired head football coach Joe Patemo and school President Graham Spanier be
cause they had knowledge of the situation and never reported it to the police.
Justice for Michael Jackson: Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of manslaughter after a six-week trial
regarding the death of his personal patient, the King of Pop. Prosecutors proved that Murray injected Jackson with
enough propofol to stop his breathing. Murray will serve a 1437 day sentence that will more than likely be reduced
in half if he exhibits good behavior since Los Angeles jails are overcrowded.
Sexual Harassment Charges: Presidential candidate Herman Cane denied all accusations from three different
women who alleged he behaved inappropriately with them during American Restaurant Association conferences.
He insisted he would not drop out of the race for the Republican ticket, but only time will tell.
Seven Billion Mark: According to the United Nations, the world population has hit the seven billion mark; how
ever, the US Census Bureau disagrees, claiming that the world population will not reach that mark until March of
2012.
As published in the October paper, a young family was devastated by the recent and unexpected death of
their father and husband , Will Caviness. Captain Caviness was a firefighter here in Greensboro where he
enjoyed a life in his hometown with his wife and two children, a son of four and a daughter often months.
Caviness had traveled to run a marathon in Chicago to benefit burn victims but tragically died just short of
finishing the race.
Caviness and his wife, Jenny Britt Caviness, were Whirlie graduates in 1994 and 1995, respectively.
Caviness performed as the kicker of the football team.
Volunteer parent Don Puryear is graciously leading a drive to raise funds for the family Captain Caviness
left behind. The entire Grimsley family needs to support this effort and help the family who is part of the
community. Please choose one of two ways to help:
1. Write a check made payable to the “Will Caviness Memorial Fund,” and bring it to the Main
Office, or mail it to the attention of Alana Neal, Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace,
Greensboro, NC 27408.
2. Write a check made payable to the “Will Caviness Memorial Fund,” and mail it to the
Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union, 2200 Soabar Street, Greensboro, NC 27406.
Thank you for supporting the Whirlie family.