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

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In the eyes of students, Mr. J. A. Woodward, prin- cipal, is as true to their in- terests as the dial is to the sun. His genial personal- ity, patience, and under- standing have proved him to be both counselor and friend. Through his per- sonal efforts he has been responsible for many im- provements in our school. New uniforms have been received by the band, girls basketball team, and ma- jorettes, the Dixie Debs have been organized, the art room and biology class- rooms have been renovat- ed, and a new amplifying system has been installed. Because of his deep con- cern for us in our affairs, Mr. Woodward's influence will dwell with us through- out our lives. challenges lo our administrators. 1 At a faculty meeting prior to the opening of the school day, Mr. Woodward urges faculty members, including Miss Moselle Stephenson, Eng- lish teacher, Miss Helen Bickley, librarian, and Mr. Robert Severs, assist- ant principal, to contrib- ute to the United Fund.

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A s Aidlng the school through the P. T. A. are Mrs. Mor- vin Moore, vice-president, Mrs. Tom Logon, secre- tary, Mrs. Harold Casey, treasurer, and Mr. L. H. Kimmons, president. At the first meeting, an open house was held so that parents and teachers might become acquainted. School board members, lrow onel Mr. W. M. Knott, Jr., Mrs, Amy Heidbreder, Mr. M. C, Benton, Jr., Mr. Richard C. Erwin, lrow twol Mr. Rossie Shore, Mr. Flake Steele, Jr., and Mr. Floyd S. Burge, Jr., were leaders in the drive for city'and county consoli- dation. ln order to provide better facilities for all students in both Winston-Salem and Forsyth Coun- ty, they set policies concerning this issue. Serving our city schools in new capacities were lrow onel Mr. Leo Morgan, Asst. Superintend- ent, Mr. Marvin Ward, Superin- tendent, Mr. Ned Smith, Assoc. Superintendent, lrow twol Mr. Eugene Johnson, Asst. Superin- tendent, and Mr. C. T. Leinbach, Comptroller. The Administration gave much time explaining con- solidation to the public. Consolidolion poses school board ond S

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From sponsor Mrs. Walker committee chairmen Larry White and Dennis DeYoung seek assist- ance in making plans for the annual senior class picnic in an after-school meeting. '+L' I 5, 54?- 12 MRS. MARTHA WALKER Yet lslhe was kind, or if severe in aught, The love Cslhe bore to learning was in fault. Goldsmith's description of the teacher in The Deserted Village exemplifies Mrs. Mar- tha Walker's image as a teach- er here at Gray. Her individual interest in each student has gained for her the sincere ad- miration from all. As chief senior sponsor, she has devoted numerous hours of planning for all senior activities. With her good sense of humor, she sparks an atmosphere of re- laxation in all her classes. Cor leaders, Us lo sei Us os vve strive Mrs. Walker has been a great inspiration, not only to the seniors, who look to her constantly for ad- vice, but also to the school as a whole. Because of her sincerity, devotion, and special interest in our class, we, the seniors, dedi- cate to Mrs. Martha Walker this edition of the Blue and Gold.