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

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Dedication During his past two years at Gray, Mr. William Reed has been willing to assist students and teachers in every way possible. His genial personality and warm sense of humor have stimu- lated his classes and proved invaluable in extra-curricular activities. Working tirelessly after school and serving as sponsor for the Junior Engineers’ Club, he has proved himself a teacher and a friend. Teaching or counseling, he has been an inspiration to all of us for better workmanship. To Mr. Reed, who has given his time to direct, encourage, and serve, we, the seniors, dedicate the 1961 Blue and Gold. Ray Doub and Marianne Cooke listen as Mr. Reed assignment. explains a physics MR. WILLIAM REED Our leaders guide us in preparing Mr. Reed prepares a graph before his next class arrives.

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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

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Principal Loyal friend and faithful counselor, Mr. J. A. Woodward, our principal, has altruistically served the students of Gray High School for many years. Because of his sincere manner, un- derstanding attitude, and faithful en- couragement to us in our search for knowledge, he is held in high admira- tion by both students and faculty. Through his personal interest, Mr. Woodward has aided this year in the buying of a new school bus and in ex- panding the school curriculum. His inspirational talks and patient guid- ance have proved invaluable to each of us, and his influence will remain with us throughout the years. MR. J. A. WOODWARD for our chosen careers. Mrs. Kitty Bartholomew crowns Mr. Woodward at his Grandfather shower. Mr. Tom Cash, Miss Ruth Holton, and Mrs. Clara Field enjoy watching Mr. Woodward unwrap his gifts. 13