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

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Homecoming’s glowing royalty, reunited alumni, and exciting game illuminate To climax a week of excitement, Grayites held a Miss Shirley Dwiggins, escorted by Terry Robertson, is crowned Homecoming Queen for basketball by Miss Carol Leonard. pep rally before the Gray-West football Homecom- ing game. The introduction of players and their sponsors occurred. Accenting an atmosphere of fes- tivity, the majorettes and the band gave a colorful half-time performance at the game. A sudden, quiet hush fell over the spectators as the Homecoming court proceeded onto the field. Greeted with ap- plause and shouts of happiness, the reigning queen, Vickey Reaves, crowned the new queen, Penny Martin. A dance was given in honor of the queen and members of the court. Miss Vickey Reaves, last year’s football Homecoming Queen, relinquishes her crown to Miss Penny Martin, 1964-65 queen. Vivacity sparked Grayites who eagerly planned activities for the 1965 Basketball Homecoming. Tension and anticipation mounted at a pep rally led by cheerleaders and was increased at the game with the Burlington Bulldogs. During the half-time, cheering was silenced by the regal entrance of players’ sponsors and their escorts. Carol Leonard, reigning queen, crowned the new Homecoming Queen, Shirley Dwiggins, as cameras clicked and spectators applauded in affirmation. An informal dance, held in the gym, served to honor the players, their sponsors, and escorts.

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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

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gay festivities. Finally the big moment comes! Derry Davis opens the door for Gene Hutchins as they arrive at the Robert E. Lee Hotel for the gala event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom, hosted by the junior class members and sponsor.