Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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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

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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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The grrmace of determination marks the faces Whirlie Olympians Enjoy A Golden Celebration Shoveling if in. Eric Porterfield has more than a mouthful as he participates in the llllhirlie eating contest. Jumping in the sack. Brock Thomas, a sophomore olympian, strives to perfect his sack-hopping technique in his effort to win the sack-race. An outward display of true Whirlie enthusiasm was vibrantly exhibited at the first Class Olympiad held last spring. These Olympics found a team from each class competing with other classes in activities such as an Egg Toss, an Eating Race, a Tug-of-War, and many others. When the points were tallied, the seniors arose as the victors, with the juniors in second, and the sophomores trailing third. Although the Olympic medals were replaced with more simple tokens of appreciation, such as a pat on the back, or a kind word, they proved to be no less valuable. Such demonstrations of sportsmanship and spirit to all individual heroes exemplified well the character of every Whirlie. A banner day. Josh Prago, Mike lllloodell, Judy Ann Forbes, and Amy Cass boost the spirit of fellow sophomores on the olympic battlefield. of Billy Fuller and Chase Burgin as they pull for victory Whirlie Olympics 13