Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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For three days Grimsley retained a facelift. Campaign posters were hung, and those who noticed them caught some of the spirit of the upcoming elections. A broad sprinkling of personalities, many unknown or unheard of, were brought into the I care how Grimsley is governed limelight. Despite valiant efforts on the part of those candidates running in the October elections, few students showed at the voting machines. Likewise, few machines showed for the students. By far, the busiest one was the one marked Senior, while the Sophomore machines were practically untouched. ' Most of the positions were decided before anyone voted. Either few people had a first period study hall, or few took active interest in the government of GHS. At any rate, most of the tickets were lacking in contenders. Such apathy only mocks those who complain that student government is a biased popularity contest.

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Q. : an piiggi -'1'w- - ' .M vi I V , .4 a ' 4,'w::,1--4 ' 1- , f . - . r .af-.heufa . .1 . W f . r , Nature's color guard, the Grimsley campus, erupted with vibrant tones as the belated fall season finally made itself apparent. Lazy Indian Summer days prolonged warm breezes, and made themselves loathsome to those who would have enjoyed a chilly Friday night football game. By the time the last dry leaf had fallen, GHS'ers too were well settled in their positions. H What better way to enjoy the fragrance and blossom of fall chrysanthemums than Grimsley's mid-October Homecoming? Front lawn projects for this annual event evoked a more spirited following of our Whirlies, and by the time these inventions were cleared away, it was generally felt that activities and social life would be buzzing for the remainder of the school year. There was an interval during which it was difficult to determine whether spring was approaching or summer's days were numbered. The weather was uncomfortably warm and homework seemed insurmountable, when congenially nipping breezes and the moderation of homework implied that autumn had settled upon us. 7

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Government of the people by the people. for the people? 'Gig Opposite page: lTop leftl Randy Kaplan sunfeys prospective vo ters. l Top righ tl Sophomore Class Secretary- Treasurer Deakin accepts the responsibility of her new office. lBottom rightl interested voters await their turn at the voting booth. This page: l Top leftl l1Wth an assembly skit, council members demonstrate typical activities. lAbovel A candidate enlists brawny aid to hang campaign posters. lLeftl Presidential candidate MacDonald asks the student body for support.