"Dost thou love Life? Then do not
squander Time, for that is the stuff
that Life is made of ” - Franklin
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VOLUME III
W. P. GRIER SCHOOL
GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA, FEBRUARY, 1970
NO. 3
VALENTINE GREETINGS
SCHOOL SPIRIT
RELEASED
On Monday, February 2,each
homeroom began planning the
making of a banner to depict
school Spirit. This was to be en
tered in a school-wide contest
sponsored by the School Spirit
Committee of the Student
Council. The room sporting the
banner showing the most school
spirit in each grade was to be
declared the winner. Banners were
carefully and, when possible,
secretly planned. Work was done
in homeroom at every spare
moment. When the work was
completed and the banners were
presented, no one envied the
judges’ hard task. Most were so
attractive, colorful, and quite o-
riginal.
February 9 was declared Black
and Gold Day. Most students
dressed in these two school colors
and proudly showed their loyalty.
The main event of the day was
a pep rally, for that afternoon
Grier was to play its last home
game of the season. In the
auditorium,winners of the Banner
Contest were announced. (See
Insert Sheet for the results). The
first place banners were hung in
the gym for all to see at the game.
The other banners were placed
along the halls.
School spirit seemed especially
high and this working together for
the same goal in friendly competi
tion must account for some of it.
Good going. Spirit Committee and
co-operating students!
FLAG CHAIN DONATED
On .Tanuary 3, 1970, Mr.
William E. Rhyne donated a flag
chain to the Student Council. The
old chain, which served us for
many years, broke in half. We
appreciate the thoughtfulness of
Mr. Rhyne and are happy to be
able to fly the flag again.
NINTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED
On December 5th, each 9th grade homeroom nominated a capable
student they felt worthy of becoming a class officer. That Monday,
December 8th, homerooms then voted for 9 semi-finalists out of the
original 14. Each person made two choices.
Tuesday, the following day, the final vote was made. Late in the
afternoon, the president and vice-president announced the results to
each classroom. The 9th grade class officers are: president - Michael
Davis, vice-president - Connie Hudson, secretary - Pam Rowland, and
treasurer - David McDaniel.
The Jobs of class officers include raising enough money to sponsor
our 9th grade end of the year dance. This was done in the past by
arranging such activities as the teacher vs. student basketball games,
various dances, and the selling of small items such as pins and charms.
The officers are also responsible for the writing of the Last Will and
Testament, Class Prophecy, and Class Poem.
These new officers hope to be the best Grier has ever had.
DEAR CUPID
by Bill Dellinger
Cupid, Cupid, aloft somewhere
Valentines are in the air.
Sharpen your arrows till they are quick
So in someone’s heart they will stick!
Fly way up high in the blue sublime
Seek a heart wishing to intwine —
A lonely heart, naked of love
That you can find from up above.
Now you’ve found this forlorn soul
Bring it into love’s sweet mold.
So she will find way down deep
Someone dear to love and keep.
FASHION MARCHES ON!!
Recently, girls from all grades
at Grier confronted our leaders
with the request that they be able
to wear slacks at school. Many
convincing arguments were pre
sented in support of the idea.
They ranged from the cries of
“it’s too cold for dresses” and
“they’re in style now” to “other
schools can, why can’t we?”
The girls were told they may
wear pants providing they are
suitable for school. This means
they are not to be tight or sloppy.
So, girls, let’s show our
gratitude by sticking to the rules.
This may prove to be a change in
men’s fashions. Who knows, they
may even begin to wear skirts!!
VALENTINE DANCE
The 8th and 9th grades’
Valentine Dance was a great
success. Sponsored by the 9th
grade class officers, the dance was
held on Friday, February 6th,
from 7:30 until 10:30.
Entertainment was a skit acted
out by several students. The basis
for the skit was a poem written
by Michael Davis on the subject
of a typical (?) student at Grier.
This poem received enthused
applause from the audience.
Our thanks to the class officers
for such a great Valentine’s dance!
SAVED BY THE SNOW!
The prayers of many 8th and
9th grade students were answered
when they awakened Monday
morning to find a snow-covered
world. The exams scheduled to
start Monday had to be delayed
until Tuesday, January 13, giving
students that extra day to study.
Exams continued through
Thursday, January 15. Many of
our young scholars are relieved
that exams are over so we can get
things back to normal. It is hoped
that each one put out his best
efforts for exams and is satisfied
with his grades.