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

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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

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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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Proud and delighted parents attended the annual Christmas con- cert, presented by the band and the chorus in the school auditor- ium, December 12. Under the direction of Mr. John Hall, the chorus sang carols de- picting the story of Christ. The band, led by Mr. Maxie Beaver, presented popular and sacred Yuletide music. The Rev. Clayton Persons, vice-president; Mrs. Reid Perryman, secretary; Mrs. G. E. Runge, treasurer; and Mrs. Harry Barnes, president, make preparations for family ‘Fun Night.” by providing increased facilities. Each month the first Monday was set aside for interested parents to meet and discuss plans for the benefit of their children and students. P.T.A . offi- cers, committee chairmen, and Linda Linville, student representative, worked closely together to increase membership. Dues were raised to one dollar per person in order to eliminate all money-making projects. Linda, Linville, student representative; Mrs. Harry Barnes, president; and Miss Ruth Holton, school secretary, discuss plans for future P.T.A. programs. 11