Why doesn't somebody do something about the chiselers in the Cafeteria? By chiselers, we refer to those characters who think they are better than other people and will not go to the rear of the line. How can anyone feel that he is being treated on a fair basis when students are permitted to go to the head of the line without waiting their turn? Such students are not only selfish and inconsiderate but they indicate by their actions that they somehow consider themselves better than the rest of us who politely take our turn in line. Such things ought not to be. We are not sure just how these chiselers ought to be punished. It is respectfully requested that students generally make known their feelings about these few people--and fortunately they are few in number. If students generally voice their disapproval it is believed that the effect would be felt by the most thickskinned individual who violates the rules of ordinary, everyday courtesy.
If this device fails it is respectfully requested that the teacher in charge of the cafeteria and the principal of the school impose the strictest penalties when these culprits are caught.
Journal Chooses Grady For Region AA Winner
The Atlanta Journal picked the Grady Grey Knights to win its division of
the City League next November. We of the Southerner are very proud of our
football team for bringing such an honor to Grady. But this is no time to
rest on our laurels. Whether or not we justify the faith placed in us by
the Journal, there is another very great honor that Grady could hold with
only a little work and forethought on the part of the student body and the
athletic teams. This is the Sportsmanship Trophy that has never been won
by Grady. The trophy stands for good manners, high values, and the respect
of the students toward each other and toward the people about them.
One sees quite a few adults at Grady's games, and they see a fine job being done out on the field. Ordinarily, though, when they look into the stands, quite another sight greets their eyes. While cheerleaders urge "Knights" to cheer for their team, we sit in the stands smoking our cigarettes and munching our popcorn with utter disdain. The small group who do cheer are looked upon with mild amazement.
This lackadaisical attitude was the cause for our losing the Sportsmanship Trophy last year, and the year before, and years before that. Our team has a good reputation, as hard players and as good sportsmen, both on and off the field. However, that is not the only criterion for the awarding of the Sportsmanship Trophy.
We are also judged by:
(1) Types, spirit, and frequency of organized cheering.
(2) Observation of courtesies due players and officials of the particular
sport.
(3) Acts of sportsmanship toward players and conches of both teams.
(4) Acceptance of official decisions.
(5) Respect for and care with private and public property.
(6) Showing of courtesies and respect due other spectators.
(7) Remaining in spaces designated for spectators.
This year let's follow these rules and give the team the support they deserve,
so each of us can lift up his head and proudly say, "I'm from Grady."