All seventh graders have been told a. great deal about Grady. To those of
you who don't know now what to believe and what not to, I, a former sub-freshman,
dedicate this.
As I approached the door of Henry Grady High School on my first day, my mind filled with 'tales I had been told, I realized that now I could see for myself what Grady was really like. The electric-eye door opened and I was in a great lobby, feeling more lost than ever. To my surprise, a butler greeted me and led me down a hallway. As we walked along the seemingly endless corridor, he pointed out the lounge, game room, indoor swimming pool, and different flavored water fountains, which can be enjoyed for only 25 cents.
I was then led into an elevator and taken to the third floor. My teacher greeted me and asked me to come into the classroom. The air-conditioned room was completely equipped with hi-fi, ping-pong and pool tables, as well as Coke and candy machines.
I went through the rest of the day with similar case. Although Grady is a tremendous building, with three above-ground floors, basement, sub-basement, and sub-sub-basement, one can get around easily on elevators, escalators, and when necessary, on motor scooters.
Thoroughly exhausted by my exciting day, I went home satisfied and eager
to return to Henry Grady High School; the showplace of the South.
One of these activities is the Science Club which is for those who are interested in this subject.
For those who like to act there is the Drama Club.
The Library Club is a very interesting club for those who enjoy promoting library and reading activities.
Do you like to draw? If so, then join the art club. It is open to those who are talented in drawing and other things concerning art.
Girls may join the Future Homemakers of America. In this club the girls learn all about how to work in the kitchen and plan meals. It also helps them to improve their sewing. The club frequently has speakers who demonstrate such unusual things as cake decoration and lining a dress.
All eighth grade girls are eligible to try out for cheerleading. About a week before the final tryouts, practices are held everyday after school. The girls are divided Into groups and coached by Grady cheerleaders. The final sixteen are selected by a panel of teachers and varsity cheerleaders.
Then for those who like to swim, there is the swimming team. This is a very good sport and it is open to anyone who is interested.
The Y Teens, open to all eighth and ninth graders, is sponsored by Atlanta's Y.W.C.A.
All of these clubs are open to the sub-freshman and they are urged to join the ones which interest them.
B.A.: Eighth graders are offered a wide variety of sports to participate in.
E.F.: You seem to grow up. You meet lots of new people.
J.I. : You have more teachers, which is better.
J.I. : You really have to study hard.
J.J. : In the eighth grade you can't get away with as much.
S.W. : In the eighth grade there are a number of activities to participate in.
M.M. : You have more freedom and you are given more time between classes.
R.B.: "Just everything."
J.E. : In the eighth grade you get the feel of high school.
F.S. : You are given more responsibility.
S.C.: In grammar school you mess around a lot; in high school you have to-settle down.
L.V. : The eighth grade matures a person a lot.
R.G. : In the seventh grade you are the oldest student in the school. The main thing you concentrate on Is GIRLS and your social life. In the eighth grade you've got to settle down; the work Is harder and the teachers bear down on you.
M.D. : You have a wider range of subjects.