Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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W S' all t k k ii i ,,.w xi g STUDENT LIFE THE BEST OF THESE TIMES ll that was Grimsley was student life in this the Year of the Whirlie. It was the best and worst of our times. lt was individual to this year in this period of our lives. It would never be this simple or this difficult againg never would such small things be so monstrousg never again would we look at people and events in exactly the same light. It was unique for us all in each of our own individualities and also to Grimsley as a whole. There were familiar things which were with us in each year and many things which came to mean more in only this year. There were things that will never leave us - which will always remain in our memories of our senior high years and especially in this year -- in the year of the Whirlie. The Masses. Spirit surges through the crowd at the Homecoming game. Whirlies kept the spirit, showing their love for GHS and support for the football team. 'ii' Pep Ring Leader. Helen Watkins sparks the excitement at a fall pep rally. With he as catalyst, sp' it reigned in the auditorium. Student Life Divider 9

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1 984 Junior-Senior prom approaches paradise A romantic evening of dancing and parties signaled the end of the 83-84 year. Every senior high hosts a junior-senior prom, and most people attend at least one year: and it's all pretty much the same. That's every other school in every other year, but promtime '84 in Whirlie country was something Almost, but not quite, Paradise. First of all, elegance was definitely the feeling of our prom. Bryan Park certainly adds a touch of richness, of elegance, of festivity to the event. Whirlies attire mirrored to perfection the grandeur of the evening, with sparkling ball gowns and dashing tuxes. We arrived Hfashionably late , around 10:30, and were welcomed by Dr. Baur who had a compliment for everyone and warm wishes for the best evening of your life. Everyone remembers the less inhibited, non-principal like Dr. Baur of the prom evening - the same lady who danced with Jay Floyd and Mr. Crowell. And didn't Mr. Crowell cut a dashing figure on the dance floor, as he swept ladies away from their dates and into his interpretation of dancing. The Hollywood Brats provided entertainment, and for the most part it was good music, although a lack of slow dancing was missed by some. There were endless gossip sessions in the ladies room as girls made repairs on hair and make-up, and someone rushed in to get paper towels to blot red punch from a pink dress. Many couples moved from the dance floor to the refreshment table to the verandah where socializing took place as the lights shone on the tall trees and the warmth of the evening wrapped us all in an unmistakable veil of romance. It was not paradise for all, but then again paradise is a pretty lofty height, what it truly was is something hard to pinpoint except to say that it was a magical evening, one which was not run-of-the- mill. ll? X E Strutting their stuff. Leah Holt and Scott LaBauer show their fancy steps while getting down on the dance floor. Performing band, the Hollywood Brats, played many fast- paced tunes giving cou- ples opportunities to dance. Put on a Happy face. Dur- ing a perfect night at Bry- an Park, Judith Foster takes time out to give a big smile for the camera. Many people took a break from dancing by relaxing by the tables or outside on the patio. 10 Prom 1 z It Matches. Red punch matches Elizabeth Brumback's pink prom dress. Tahma Randleman assures her that it will not stain as she dries the dress with nu- merous paper towels.