Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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TORCHLIGHT MEMBERS, after the November induction service are, standing: Stout, Glynn, Overstreet, Darden, Chambers. Caviness, Robert- son, Adviser Mrs. Madlin, President Eichhorn, Adviser Miss Mims, Hutchins. Tuttle. Durham. Cone, Wedler, Sapero. Kneeling: new members Davis, Patrick, Sharpe, Howard, Lyday, Marks. Blakey, Winfree, George, Stanley, Golden, Wilkins. Wilson, Cunningham. Torchlight puhli hes state honor society paper Silence and suspense prevailed as the robed figures moved slowly down the aisles to the stage. Candles provided the only light as the Torchlight induction in November began. The audience was still and attentive while the officers spoke briefly on the qualities neces- sary for membership. Then came the climax - seniors who had proved themselves worthy were rewarded with a gentle tap and a soft Follow me. These seniors, chosen on four basic qualities - scholarship, leadership, ADVISERS brief members before tapping ceremony TORCHLIGHT OFFICERS - Kneeling: Glynn, Darden. Standing: Adviser Mrs. Madlin, Cone, Chambers, President Eichhorn, Editor Hutchins, Patrick, Page 26

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Junior Engineers Club spotlights IGY in progrann For the students more interested in science, the Junior Engineers Club was formed. At each hi-weekly meeting a different topic ot' scientific interest was presented by the mem- bers1 then a question period followed. International Geophysical Year was the theme ol' the December assembly program by the club. Frank Harmon, narrator, created the world on stage to the tune of The Sorceroi-'s Apprentice and then went on to trace the growth ol' science in history. Later in the showing some of the achievements of ICIY were discussed. Along with their planned meetings, the .liinior Engineers sponsored the Science Fair. 'l'hey were in charge ol' organization, theme, and presentation ol' this project. JUNIOR ENGINEERS---First roto, front to buck: Vincent, Zwicky, Raynor, Torrence, Springer. Clark. Schweistris. Second row: Evans, Rottman, Berkelhammer, Feiner, Starmer, Harmon Blake, George. 'I'l1.ird row. Earle, Rouse, Blakey, Elliott Friend, Latham, Blakeley, Boyd. Fourth Tow: JR. ENGINEERS OFFICERS Boyd Blakeley, and Sawers examine polar- ized lenses with President Wedler, lVIoore. Jones, Weber. Stevenson. Brittenham Hines, Monroe, Finison, Cunningham, Fifth row Shadoin, Derby, Glanckopf, Williams, Wade, Win- free, Eagle. Si.rt.li row. standing, right to left. President Wedler. Adviser Mr. Upstill. L. Sawers. Charles, McDonald, J. Sawers, Westmoreland, Fox. -1 J Mx I' nge ' -0-q.,N

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AT TAPPING CEREMONY honor society officers recite, one at a time. qualifications for membership. character, and service - were quietly led to the stage. Many juniors, as well as more seniors, were tapped at the second induction service held in l ebruary. At the State Convention in 1958 Greens- boro's chapter was asked to take charge of the State Honor Society publication for the year, and Pat Hutchins was chosen as editor. Along with school service projects such as furnishing hosts and hostesses for College Day and offering a S200 scholarship to a de- serving senior, Torchlight sponsored its an- nual talent show, which was varied and entertaining. Mrs. Mary Madlin and Miss Sara Mims, advisers, helped turn 'I'orchlight's projects into successful accomplishments. PROUD l'AltEN'I'S and friends surround new inductees with congratulations after tapping ceremony. HIGH STANDARDS are reward- ed as new members are led to the stage: above. Angie Davis: lwlouf, David Patrick. I' nga- I.