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

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MR. PHILLIP MORRIS Dedication Because of his understanding, encour- agement, and friendliness, Mr. Phillip Morris, graduate of the class of '54, has endeared himself to each student. His two years as a teacher at Gray have been spiced with a delightful sense of humor. Always ready with a joke or story, his presence is welcomed at any gathering of students, since his droll anecdotes are enjoyed by all. He has spent many hours coaching the varsity baseball team and participating as an enthusiastic line coach during football season. As junior varsity basketball coach, he has reassured and spurred members of the team to do their best. Directing every student in the fun- damentals of car driving is another task that he has tackled with efficiency and patience. To Mr. Morris, teacher, friend, and counselor, we, the senior class, dedi- cate this i962 edition of the Blue and Gold. l By offering advice and challenging Us to clo our best l Mr. Morris helps Rodger Bledsoe and Gail Moore with per- centages in their mathematics assignment. Entering th-e instruction car, Mr. Morris prepares to teach driving funda mentals to waiting students.

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The Rev. Clayton Persons, vice-presidentj Mrs. Reid Perryman, secretary, Mrs, Harold Casey, treasurerg and Mr. Lee H. Kimmons, president, do research before revising the P.T.A. constitution. spite us ia increase our education dale eauiprnent and leaching aicls. First program for the year was in the form of an Open House, October 2. Parents re- ceived their child's schedule and proceeded to each class- room to meet his teacher. At Family Fun Night, November 6, when families were urged to come together, fellowship was the goal of square-dancing and games. Highlight of the year was the annual band and chorus Christmas Concert, De- cember 4. A Founder's Day program, February 5, began the 1962 P.T.A. meetings and new officers were installed, May 7. Based on P.T.A. objectives such as: To bring into closer relation the home and the school that parents and teach- ers may co-operate intelligent- ly in the training ofthe child, and the year's theme: Know your school, programs were planned to increase parent par- ticipation. 11 At the beginning of the l96l-'62 school term, the P.T.A. ex- ecutive committee met to revise the con- stitution and to decide upon the year's theme. A major amendment con- cerned membership dues, which were raised to one dollar in order to eliminate all money-making projects. Five meet- ings were held during the year. ,, hm, Mr. Larry Graham, assistant principal, and Mr. Lee H. Kimmons, P.T.A. president, are interviewed concerning future programs by Judy Mathis, student representative and reporter for the Gray Light.

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Principal Mr. J. A. Woodward, our principal, receives the respect and gratitude of the students and faculty after another year of dedicated service to our school. His sincere concern for each of us, his timely advice, and his counseling have been the deciding factors which have inspired us to persevere and weather the storms of difficulty and frustrations which come to all. Under his guidance many improve- ments have been made, such as providing a new biology laboratory and having the campus beautified and furniture refin- ished. By persistence in his efforts to make Gray High School the best in the area, he has improved the character as well as the physical features of our school. For these accomplishments, Mr. Wood- ward is to be more than commended: the gratitude of the entire student body and faculty can be shown only by deeds. MR. J. A. WOODWARD leaders guide us in choosing careers and colleges. Taking time from his demanding schedule, Mr. Woodward gives helpful advice to Jimmie Burchette. Mr. Woodward makes on appointment with a students par-entsito talk about college entrance requirements