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

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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

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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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Studious calm, the atmosphere of our school, explodes into life at 3:05 each day. Some of us rush madly from classes to lockers to waiting buses and cars. For others of us the cares of the day are for- gotten as we linger to talk, laugh, and discuss events with friends. At times we stay to attend club meetings, planning sessions, or afternoon practices. Then we leave our classmates and books until an- other day. Eventually the fun, the proud moments, and the heartbreaks must come to an end. All too soon graduation is upon us, and another class prepares to leave their school- mates and teachers to step into wider worlds of colleges and ca- reers. Class Day, at which time juniors proudly accept the honored seats of the seniors, brings the traditional class prophecy, last will and testament, and history. Superlatives and mascots, selected by the graduates, are also present- ed. The important night arrives, and with the joy of accomplish- ment, the memory of good times, the sorrow of departure, and the hope of the young, seniors finally receive their long-awaited diplo- mas. 2 ti 1 . i 'M llll ' ll ,cc i , . lg T ll ' ' ll ll i S - , X- ,Yi L sts- 11 S' !l . . .,.-, t Ei -me L Us se ! ll it ll 'ii . f W. I ., ,, A .. , ,,., 2 I bfymin. ,H -vi, ,W X, lui? X 1-.-,V . t 5- N 2 i s'1? - 'EES-wifi?-i 3-'ijlfixi , .. . -if , - W 'K . ' ,464- F' il.. 1, 21 W ., ,.,, Q 9 'K+