Gray High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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Whether it be assisting in the library, working on spe- cial committees, or preparing bulletin boards, service is ren- dered willingly by students. This helpfulness evidences the esprit de corps, for which our school is noted. Because of this co-operation, a close stu- dent-teacher relationship pre-. vails, as we render unselfish service for the benefit of our school. We slowly acquire educa- tion and skills as we spend endless hours with special projects and term papers. Frantically we try to recall memory lines and important geometric formulas. Special after school lab. sessions in chemistry and physics were available. But as we complete our work, we view, with a greater knowledge and a shy pride, the accomplishments which we have obtained.

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Students congregate in the halls, at lockers, and in small groups throughout the cam- pus to discuss the game of the previous night, the hap- penings of the day, and the events that lay ahead. Throughout the day, a warm atmosphere is evident among the student body. Smiles and understanding glances from one to another symbo- lize the close friendships that prevail at Gray. With heads bowed, we rev- erently began each morning with the Minute of Prayer. After hurried conversations and the dash to classes, we paused during these calm mo- ments to ask for guidance in our studies and various activ- ities. Strengthened by this new assurance, we quickly settled to another day and ap- plied this added confidence in order to improve our skills.

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Many hours of study were spent memorizing poems and vocabularies, and preparing compositions for English. Spe- cial research work was as- signed for lessons prepared outside class, and numerous nights were spent nodding over books and writing term papers. Class skits and dram- atizations were presented as classes studied literature. Lat- er, however, there came the realization that the hard work had not been in vain. Colorful decorations, spir- ited combos, and flowing evening gowns were symbolic of dances held during the year. The juniors once again honored the seniors at the an- nual prom in April, and “Twirp Week” provided each girl with the opportunity to “pin”’ her favorite one for the dance. The Spring Prom, homecoming dances, and live- ly sock-hops were sparked with the swinging movements of each couple.