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

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Winston-Salem, the “‘city of churches,’’ is also known for its industries, as is de- picted at the right. Tobacco and furniture factories, cot- ton mills, new superhighways, g schools and hospitals, and - ‘ the restoration of historic sites are provided for the ad- : vantage and enjoyment of the ‘ citizens and tourists of this le Md a Pe :887 18 All-America city. Many visi- ve - 1 % @ tes ow tors assemble from all parts , geen werd : of the country to see Old oo — sm i46°4@, Salem and to eracmete in — ene vetereeten cert: the Easter Sunrise Service. in Many faces, some old, some new, filled the halls, August 31. Lively chatter and broad smiles could be seen every- where. Now that Gray had become a three-year senior high, no puzzled freshmen ap- peared. Soon schedules were distributed, books assigned, and classes begun, with great enthusiasm among the stu- dents. As students discov- ered who their new teachers and classmates were to be, excitement reigned.

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Foreword As the intangible feeling of school spirit unfolds, energetic Grayites add a unique chapter to the history of James A. Gray High School. Advanced classes, the new ‘Blue Goose,’’ an activity period, and a course in German provide new and diverting interests. Leading in work and play, the seniors spark the lively atmosphere that prevails in the student body. : Representing the last group of students who attended when our school included an eighth grade, the class of 1961 becomes the first group to graduate from Gray as a strictly senior high. Hours and days of the past now fuse in memories of defeating Reynolds in football, being runner-up in the state semi-finals of the AAA Conference, cheering at pep rallies, struggling with homework, cramming for exams, attending as- semblies, creating projects, scurrying to meetings, decorating for social events, dancing in the gym, and working together to serve all. By the presentation of copy and pictures in this yearbook, we have attempted to de- pict the joys and woes of an entire year well-spent in learning, maturing, and socializing. Sara Hoover Judy Weingarth Co-Editors

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As elected representatives of the student body, the Stu- dent Council works diligently to promote a closer student- teacher relationship and to encourage students to strive for higher scholastic attain- ments. Good school spirit and co-operation are other objec- tives of the Council. At the beginning of the year, student officers busily registered new students and appointed ‘Big Sisters and Brothers’’ to help orient them. Jubilant fans screaming for more points added zest for the “Hounds to race down the field ahead of their opponents at football games. After a hard-fought victory over cross- town rival, Reynolds, the ‘Hounds became Western AAA, District V, conference champions and gained the state finals. During the last four years the Grayhounds have defeated the Black De- mons twice.