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

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Diligently, Susan Blalock prepares a speech about her activities for a “D.A.R. Good Citizen’’ luncheon. wagaes axewne”” are” Gathering before attending a regular dinner meeting are the Junior Rotarians: Mike Furches, Ray Logan, Randy Bowling, and Tim Morgan, Gray’s representa- tives to the Rotary Club. Talent, character, and scholastic achievements distinguish Grayites Ray Logan admires his award for attending Boy’s State at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, June 14-20. Hopes of achieving honors and attaining indi- vidual goals sparked energetic scholars to begin their intense work. Prizes for reaching high stand- ards of achievement symbolized not onl y academic excellence but also possession of individuality, am- bition, and leadership. Junior Rotarians and DAR Good Citizen possessed those qualities which dis- tinguish the able leader. Natural talent led one stu- dent to acquire special recognition as a member of a ome ic rs the Governor’s School. Difficult and earnest work practices sceries “and poshign’ she atied oF senwcemmeen did not stop with winning honors; it served as a basic School held last summer at Salem College. foundation for success in later life.

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Enthusiastic Grayites Judy Brendle, Donna Godfrey, Derry Davis, Jerry Martin, Rita Wheeler, and Brenda Ingalls demonstrate vigorous school spirit while preparing to leave for a ball game. The students also promote a friendly relationship with the rivals. Steve Long illustrates and promotes school spirit by posting original caricatures. Majorettes set aside formal procedure and burn a West High Titan in effigy, symbolizing our determination for victory.

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By acquiring ranks of distinction, several Grayites bestowed an honorable reputation upon the name of their school. Delving into available material, conscientious debaters prepared their persuasive speeches and convincing arguments to present in various contests. Leading as president of the Youth Commission, sponsored by Winston-Salem Jaycees, was the representative from Gray. One senior earned a position on the state all-conference football team. For outstanding citizenship the YMCA Triangle Award gave recognition to another deserving senior. Several creative students earned distinction in the Dixie Classic Fair art competition and in the Scho- lastic Art Awards Contest. Chosen because of out- standing academic grades, four sophomore pages rendered the service of checking coats and bags at the Junior-Senior Prom and seven marshals performed special duties at senior functions. for outstanding honors and awards. Representing Gray High on the Forsyth County Youth Commis- sion are Donna Godfrey, president, and Mike Dickey. Before an important session they review notes from prior meetings. Varsity debaters who represent Gray at local and state-wide debates are the affirmative team, Gary Burke and Billy Shaw, and the negative team, Gaffney Fainter and Caldwell Day. Holding practice sessions after school, they work to perfect their speeches. 13