Grimsley High School - Whirligig Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Befuddled minds, confused identities, and uneomplimcntary relationships-eharacteris- ties of the Math Department-perpetuate the time-honored tradition that arithmetic is difficult. Mathematics is no longer one of the three r's : such courses as General Math, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, Business Math, and Data Pro- cessing signal innovation and diversion from eonventionality. The discriminating math student need no longer be bound by a negative approach. The broad variety allows him to select a course which is proportional to his ability. By coordinating the two- course and ability-he can better divide his time among other subjects. The most common difference of opinion among math students lies in the subject's applicability. Whether such things as the Perpendieular Bisector Theorem and the Rule! Placement Postulate are ultimately relevant has been a subject of constant debate. gabjvx Many devoted algebra students question the u - practice of requiring a geometry course between Algebra I and II. Other students , begin to wonder how they managed to pass basic arithmetic. l7'opl Diligent math students hur- ry to finish their algebra test fLeftl A puzzled geometry student tries to understand linear graphs. lAbovel l think that l 'm going to be sick this Friday. 16

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Crowds, individuals. frenzy and serenity- Grimsley offers all A quiet walk across the tree-lined cam- pus, a rare but welcome break from the daily routine, the pageantry of a foot- ball half-time show-small everyday events are the essence of life at GHS. The normality of routine overtakes us, and yet, there is always the unexpected -from a mid-afternoon fire to a sur- prise A on a test. As the year drags on, we are often lost in piles of papers and miss the beauty of small things-the first buds of spring or a friendly smile in the midst of a sea of strange humanity. The painful loneliness of a crowd-the comfortable self-togetherness of being a- lone-a myriad of moods make up thc mass of students. Each face is a canvasg each body, an easelg each expression, an ori- ginal of worth. Often it takes a few days off-campus for one to realize the indelible stamp that Grimsley has etched on our souls. Whether we like it or not, we are a part of Grimsley, and it will forever be a part of us. 15

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Sophomore biology sprouts into many branches Scientific developments, technological advances, and biological discoveries nec- essitate increased comprehension of our changing world. Students at Grimsley have the opportunity: biology, chemistry, phys- ics, and Advanced Biology make up a major part of the Science Department. For those interested in pursuing a post-high school scientific career, these courses offer a firm foundation. Last year the school board announced that plans were beginning for a new science building at Grimsley. Though no building appeared, the delayed construction did not hinder science students, who were as active as ever. Sophomores enjoyed freedom for the first time in choosing their biology classes. They were able to select two one-semester courses, an arrangement which most found satisfactory. Chemistry students experimented with vapor pressure, naphthalene, and the law of conservation. A right calculation made all the other spilled solutions and torn filter paper seem unimportant. Advanced Biology was characterized by an eight-week outdoor project. Cooler weather brought the honors students in- doors to report on their observations. lTopl Teacher grapes with stu- dent for satisfactory results. iAbovel History of biology springs to life in realistic tree constructed by student. iLeftl Weight wa tcher examines sensitive scale for exact chem- ical weight. ,Na I uv., , .,..... .. .. tv-v 'f