Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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through thought, study, and creative expression newspaper or yearbook, and then write clear, interesting copy for either, he gains still lurther in skilled selt'-expression. A further dividend hc earns is the joy ol' being creative. Still another chance to learn to think clear- ly and to speak forcefully is waiting for stu- dents who go into the speech class. Nothing sharpens wits and dusts off one's Mgift of gab' taster than a debate with other alert students. And no activity gives more useful training in expression than public speaking. The fre- quent speech contests and chances to speak in classes and in assembly programs are priceless opportunities for growing more articulate and mentally acute. pn. K FORCEFUL public speaking is a product of much thought. repeated effort. l'1l l+'ECTIVl-I debating involves thorough research. careful organizing. quick thinking.,

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Students grow in lnastery of the English language CREATIVE WRITING demands clear- ness ot' thought. a persistent search tor the right word. as EXAMINATIONS climax many weeks of intensive drill in rules of grammar and thorough practice in applying them. ijvv' 1 40 IIVIAGINATION and know-how are equally im- portant at every stage in producing an accurate :md entertaining issue of a student publication. Nothing contributes more to a student's suc- cess than an alert. and lucid approach to any subject and an ability to be articulate. And in no class is there greater effort made to train students in the mastery of these abili- ties than in English and journalism classes. First comes a basic mastery of the rules ot' grammar and composition. Then follows their constant use in both oral and written expres- sion, no matter what class the student is in. At GHS a Variety of opportunities each day help a student become adept in more logical expression and clearer thinking. To grow even more accomplished, he may enroll in a creative Writing class and strive constantly to enlarge his vocabulary, sharpen his Word sense, polish his style. Or if he chooses to help plan each issue of the school Page l 6

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vw' 'CEP HIGH LIFE STAFF poses for once without paper, son, Thompson, Kennedy, Davis, Snow, Sykes, pencils, or smudged fingers. First row: Golden. Charles, Oates. Third row: Apple, Perry, Gardner. Jones. Marks, Black, Chambers, Spence, Thomas. Moore, Barrier. Edwards. Second row: Neal. Adviser Averett. Wil- lligh Life ferrets our news, keeps GHS informed If any Tuesday or Friday you had happened final bite, then boom-the wheels oi' progress to pass Room I0 about 6:30 p.m.. you'd have turned again. Editor Clyde Wilson was con- been just in time for a snack with the High stantly pondering over copy for the front Life staff. Everyone would be gulping that page but ending with only a vast assortment SPORTS AND BUSINESS editors'-seated: Chambers. Mooreg standing: Spence. Perry, Barrier. Black. Page is