Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Dancing the night away. Dan Rupe, while holding Sandra Ko- Iodziey in his arms, chats about the evening festivities at the 1984 prom. Couples enjoyed the romantic setting of Bryan Park and the elegance it gave the final prom. Jammin' to the beat. The Holly- wood Brats help keep the mu- sic flowing at the exciting 1984 dream called Almost Paradise. The band played many rockin' tunes, but few slow dances. lt's Fred and Ginger. Dr. Baur gives Jay Floyd a few pointers on the fine art of dancing. They enjoyed a dance while other students looked on amusing- ly- it looks as if Jay is having a tough time keeping up with Dr. Baur. A final dance. The end of the festivities at the 1984 prom sig- naled the end of Paradise for all who attended. It was a roman- tic evening for all couples, and the fun continued past the dance to early morning parties. 4 l. 3: , EN S ji sg Q rf' -X E X i f Taking a breather.Alan Biller pours punch for some friends as they take a break from a busy night of fun and dancing at the 1984 prom. Refreshments proved a welcome sight to tired and thirsty Whirlies. Prom 11

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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.

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The Victory lap. Coach Knox momentarily pauses to receive congratulations from a fellow olympian. Coach Smith assists Knox in his victory lap. ,talk A Whirlie Whirlpool. Sophomores and ju- niors organize an eddy of the gym floor. This exercise was part ot the Olympic ac- tivities of Whirlie week. Just dropping in. John Newell, a junior par- ticipant in the Whirlie Olympic celebration, is having trouble keeping himself in line tor the relay. Jumor students get ps yched for tug-of war War begins as the first tug grows ln strength and strain 12 Whirlie Olympics