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

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Curious, we delve into the world of the microscopic in biology classes, and we learn in chemistry, among other les- sons, the disillusioning fact that the use of a long, involved formula may result in nothing more than table salt! We spend hours proving and mem- orizing theorems that guide us through geometry. Ambitious students with the required abil- ity arise early in the morning to study English,chemistry, and biology in advanced classes. Any drudgery in our work is soon forgotten in the memory of fascinating experiments and new ideas. Looking forward to the events of the year ahead, we students lined up early August 31. Sun- tanned complexions, lighter hair, and healthful vitality were signs of summer fun and relaxation. Our school welcomed us back as the laughter and confusion of our gay reminiscing and excited planning echoed in the halls. After the first few days were spent in getting organized and acquainted, books were distrib- uted, classes finally settled, and pupils attacked their studies and other responsibilities with re- newed vigor and determination.

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Willingly we volunteer when jobs are to be done. Anything from acting as office recep- tionists to serving on the stu- dent council and its various departments is accomplished with cheerful co-operation. Un- selfishly we contribute time and talents for post-game dances, proms, sale of but- tons and programs, and other student projects. By constant- ly concerning ourselves with the welfare and reputation of the school as a whole, each of us can feel that he is an im- portant part of its function. Hot chocolate, pom-poms, and loud yells are happy reminders of football season. This year Gray was a 4-A school for the first time, and fans enthusiastically attended games. ln December, thoughts turned to basketball as Grayites, boosted by the newly-formed Par- ents' Association, rallied to support the winning five until the season's close, March 2. Offered for the first time in many years, golf high- lighted the spring athletic program. Athletes also participated in track meets, softball games, and tennis matches. Baseball, probably Gray's most noted sport, continued to ex- cite spirited students.

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Memories of the dances, sock hops, and proms are some of our happiest. One reason is that we made the necessary plans and carried them out ourselves. Dec- oration committees transformed the gym into a wonderland of glittering trees for the Christmas Dance, December l6. Celebrated February 19-24, Twirp Week was climaxed by a dance, also, when the process of boy-ask-girl was reversed. Upperclassmen an- ticipated the traditional Junior- Senior Prom by practicing the grand march and making the nec- essary arrangements. A project of the entire student body was the Spring Prom which annually gives Grayites spring fever. Seniors attended their last high school fes- tivity, the Senior Prom, in May. For most of us learning comes slowly and laboriously. Early morning has found us working on assignments. Many after- noons have been devoted to play rehear- sals, make-up tests, and last-minute de- tails of the yearbook. We have sat up long into the quiet night doing research projects, writing themes, and studying for tests, and we have spent entire Satur- days toiling over library books, debate speeches, and college board exams. Our work has not always been a labor of love, but, as we complete our courses, we gain not only a sense of satisfaction, but a feeling of nostalgia for the days spent in school. V