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

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As the 3:05 bell rang, stu- dents rushed madly to their lockers for coats and needed books, then outside to waiting buses and cars of all shapes and descriptions. Many, how- ever, stayed to practice ball and to attend various club meetings. Hurried good-bys and last-minute plans were made as Grayites started for home after another day of working and playing together. As the seniors donned crisp, white caps and gowns and sat proudly together for the last time, their minds began to re- call all the accomplishments, joys, and disappointments that they had shared for the past four years. Each remem- bered his first occupation of the cherished front seats in assembly, and the anticipa- tion of the last—at Class Day. Then they proudly, yet sadly, accepted their diplomas.

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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.

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The school board under the direction of Mr. Clifford Perry, chairman, has ex- panded the school pro- gram and now offers advanced classes in English, biology, his- tory, and chemistry. Also a new trade school, opened for city and county students, offers training for boys interested in skilled professions. Row one: Mr. Paul Pegram; Mrs. Norton Tennille; Mr. Clifford Perry, Chairman; Mr. M. C. Benton, Jr.; the Rev. William Crawford. Row two: Mr. William Knott, Mr. Phil Froelich. Our school directors encourage us The school system has been converted from the 8-4 to the 6-3-3 basis by the ‘school administration. Stu- dents now have a thirty- minute activity period pre- ceded by the first class. During this time numerous activities are scheduled; such as, guidance testing, assembly programs, club meetings, homeroom pe- riod, and student organi- zation activities. Row one: Mr. Marvin Ward, Ass’t. Superintendent; Dr. A. Craig Phillips, Superintendent; Dr. Wil- liam Self, Ass’t. Superintendent. Row two: Mr. C. T. Leinbach, Comptroller; Mr. Ned Smith, Ad- ministrative Ass’t. 10