Foreword...
When the sun rises over the dull red brick walls of Grady, the physical angles of the school appear soft in the morning light, and an atmosphere of peace shrouds the building. Then, slowly, pupils begin to arrive, and noisy chatter breaks the silence. While the sun climbs toward its zenith, the irregular walls of the school cast blunt shadows on the pavement.
As the day progresses, students engage in every angle of school activity. In the classroom, pupils answer test questions, listen to their teachers, or gaze out of the window. By the stadium, a military company marches; on the gym floor, the basketball team practices; in the halls, laughing boys and girls discuss the coming dance. Throughout the long day the pupils do not notice the sun as it sinks in the sky, nor the shadow of the building as it grows longer and grayer, but they do notice the minutes marching by. At three o'clock bell dismisses the classes to play or to work on more extracurricular activities. The school still buzzes with the noise of club meetings and athletic practice as the day wears on. Finally, however, the last pupil departs; the last weary teacher locks his door and leaves the building; the echo of the last footsteps dies in the empty corridor.
As twilight settles over the school, the rough comers of the building appear soft again and the shadows dissolve into dusk. Peace settles over the physical angles of Grady High School. In the silent night the building sleeps, awaiting the next day when students will again throng its halls as they follow every angle of school life. Dormant, quiet, yet expectant, the red walls of the school rest in darkness until the pink dawn brings another day.
Dedication
MR. SCHOOL SPIRIT
When Mr. Roger H. Derthick came to Henry Grady in the fall of
1956, we the student body, eyed him askance and groaned, "Oh
dear, here come the changes!" It was not long, however, before
our new principal was loved and appreciated by every pupil and
teacher. The changes which he brought were welcome increases in
school spirit. Thus during 1956-57 we have gladly accepted his
leadership in every angle of school life.
Dressed in his bright red shirt and grey suit, Mr. Derthick has personally led our football team on to victory by his enthusiastic cheering. With his diligence and patience he has arranged a new recess schedule which has benefited every Grady student. In a kind and gracious manner he has aided many pupils with their problems in scholarship or discipline. Because of his love for Grady he has created a new feeling of closeness between all the individuals connected with our school.
We, the students at Grady, wish to thank Mr. Derthick for his wonderful school loyalty, for his understanding of problems which before seemed to be incomprehensible to adults, and for his fine administrative leadership. But, most of all, we wish to thank him simply for being Mr. Derthick, the man we have fondly nicknamed "Mr. School Spirit."
MR. BAXTER--Mr. Baxter, assistant
principal, shares many of the responsibilities of Mr. Derthick.
His cheerful help takes much of the load from the shoulders of
our principal. He is particularly intercsted in helping Grady
students to select the right college.
COUNSELORS--Miss Setze and Mr. Morris, our two fine counselors,
mav be seen everyday rendering aid to Grady students. They discuss
personal problems with students and parents, supply information
about college, and welcome sub-freshmen to Grady. But most of
all, they are appreciated for their friendly attitude toward everyone.
SCHOOL NURSE--In her many guises, Mrs. Bowcock has served Grady well ever since the school was established. To the many sufferers from headaches and stomach aches who seek help daily at the clinic, her patience and understanding have been invaluable. To the equally numerous sufferers from "testitis," the dread disease stemming from one's being poorly prepared for classroom examinations, she has seemed sympathetic, but firm.
Distinguishing between real and imaginary illnesses has been only one of her tasks, however; her other duties have included keeping numerous records and supervising the dental campaign. For her important part in helping pupils toward a healthy participation in every angle of school life, the student body at Grady wishes to thank Mrs. Bowcock. Now that she is retiring, the clinic will seem forbidding and strange, rather than friendly as it has always been under her guidance. The clinic has a steadv stream of customers from eight o'clock to three. Mrs. Bowcock is kept busy each day by constant dem;inds for aspirin or permission to go home. Especially during the fall "flu season" the workers in the clinic constantly and hurriedly file cards, fill out records, and care for sick students.
Library
The librarians, Miss Respess and Mrs. Ryan, with their able group
of library assistants, select new books, aid students in research
work, supervise the care of books, and teach classes in library
work to the eighth grade students. Their warnings of "shhHH"
and "quiet!" often interfere with gossiping in the stacks,
but they do make the library a restful and useful place to work.
When the period nears an end, all students in the library rush to the desk for their permits. For a few minutes the library assistants are frantically busy. They check out books, sign permits, receive fines, and file cards. Soon after, however, a new group of students arrives in the library, and quiet again settles over the room.
Custodians
& Maids
Throughout the year, the custodians keep Grady clean and neat.
Repairing window shades, washing windows, adjusting the furnace
and painting rooms are just a few of the many jobs this excellent
staff performs. These busy men also work during holidays and vacation&
to prepare the school for Grady students. The able custodians
are always ready to help where they are needed.
The fine staff of maids that are employed at Henry Grady are constantly on their toes keeping the windows shining and the halls and floors sparkling with cleanliness. This hardworking group is worthy of great praise for keeping our school such an attractive place to us and to our visitors, The maids are: Sarah Lee Fanors, Katie Glass, Jessie Heard, Gertha V. Heflin, Agnes Kelsey, Fannie H. Zanders.
Cafeteria
Mrs. Strickland, who is the head of the cafeteria, supervises
the preparation and serving of hot lunches. Mrs. Harrison is in
charge of the snack bar. Sandwiches, candy bars, potato chips
and other light foods can be purchased at this well-known spot
in Grady. Through the management of these two women Grady students
can always be assured of well-balanced meals.
The cooks in our cafeteria are well trained in preparing balanced meals for students and teachers. This provides us with the energy necessary for a hard day's work at Henry Grady. The cooks are: Ivella Banks, Cora Collier, Julia Henderson, Grace Meadows, Lucy Mae Robinson, Rosa Lee Sim. mons, Inetta Smith.
FACULTY
The faculty of Henry Grady High School manage the most important
angle of school life the angle of achievement and scholarship.
Without their untiring labor Grady could not boast of a reputation
for outstanding scholastic accomplishment.
The work of the faculty is often dreary and thankless. Correcting stacks of test papers, averaging grades, and preparing classroom exercises or examinations are only a few of the many unappreciated tasks which Grady teachers carry out daily. Yet these mundane routines bring to the student a new understanding of subject matter and the basic ideas of living. Without the unlimited patience, the willing help, and the vast knowledge of the faculty, Grady High could not offer a full program in the most important angle of school life. So to the teachers of Grady go the thanks of the student body for the wonderful educational opportunities offered by the school.
ENGLISH-English is the most useful and important subject offered at Grady. It takes five years of hard work to complete this course of literature, grammar, and composition.
ART-Art provides enjoyment for many Grady students. Courses in ceramics, painting, and design are offered. The entire student body appreciates the art students' colorful posters which decorate the halls during all seasons of the year.
BUSINESS EDUCATION-Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping and Office Practice are the courses offered by the Business Education Department. These studies provide an understanding of the business world, which is an important part of our society.
SCIENCE-The Science Department at Grady offers as electives Human Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. General Science and General Biology are required courses. Because of the increasing importance of educating American youth in science, the job of this department grows more significant every year.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS-For boys who wish to make a career in the world of industry, the Industrial Arts department offers excellent training in Mechanical Drawing, Printing, and Wood Working.
MATH-The many mathematics courses, Basic Math,-Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, provide students with the necessary background or college and for life in our scientific age.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION-Physical Education, offered to both boys and girls, provides entertainment and relaxation for the Grady student, as well as teaching the rules of good sportsmanship.
HOMEMAKING-Homemaking, a course which includes studies in cooking, sewing, home nursing, and good grooming, prepares young girls to take their place in our society as women.
MUSIC--The strains of music which fill the balls of the sub-basement during the morning hours come from the excellent band, orchestra, glee club, and chorus. These fine musical groups always perform so admirably at school assemblies that few students realize bow much rehearsing is done before "those eighth notes sound even or that chord is in tune." During 1957-1958, however, the music groups were rewarded for their fine work. At the music festival, the band and the orchestra, directed by Mr. Owen Seitz, and the beginning and advanced glee clubs under Miss Marion Davenport, all won superior ratings. The mixed chorus, under Mr. Carson, contributed to the school by performing an excellent operetta during the spring.
MILITARY - Military, a course which is required for every Grady boy, provides training in army tactics and in defense. In the uncertain age in which we live, this job of preparing young men to fight for our country cannot be overemphasized.
SOCIAL STUDIES-"What happened in 1066? Who was McKinley? Oh, I'll never learn all those facts!" These are the common wails of the history students at Grady. Under the excellent social studies program, however, the memorizing of dates and places is kept at a minimum and students are taught the moving story of civilization in the past, the present and the future. Community Citizenship, World History, American History, Sociology, Problems of Democracv; Current World Affairs, Social Problems and World Geographv are the courses offered by the social studies department under the direction of Mrs. Walker. During 1958 for the first time American History was taught over television at Grady, and the Course proved to be a great success.
DRIVER EDUCATION-Driver Education is a new and important subject at Henry Grady. Taught by Miss Gertrude Cadwell, this course offers students a chance to discover many interesting facts about the operation of an automobile. As the pupils study the mechanical parts of a car, they marvel that such a sleek-looking machine can be such a jumble of boits and wheels inside. After careful study, however, they learn that understanding the complicated make-up of a car is no harder than turning the steering wheel.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES-The Grady students who can be seen wandering through the halls in a daze, muttering such peculiar pharses as "hic, haec, hoc," or "je parle, tu parles, il parle," are the victims of an apparently frightening sickness, the foreign language disease. But these worried students are, in reality, receiving great advantages from their studies of Spanish, French, and Latin. They are learning the customs and traditions of our neighboring countries; they are enriching their English vocabulary; and they are gaining an increased capacity for thinking through their hard study. The language teachers at Grady are Miss Caroline Larendon, Mrs. Claire Postman, Mrs. Patricia Smith, and Miss LaDelle Fitzgerald.
SENIOR HISTORY
When the twelfth grade student enters Grady in September, he steps
timidly onto a long white road whose signpost reads, "Senior
Year-Destination: Graduation." Far into the distance, over
the rough ground of many months, the winding roadway leads; and
there seems to be much time in which to complete the hazardous
journey. So, the senior lingers at the starting point and pauses
to put tne eighth grader in his place,'to flaunt his newly acquired
superiority, and to display his class ring with a stylish flourish.
Then, swept forward into the hurrying crowd, he realizes that
plans for college must be made, grades must be improved, and school
spirit must be displayed. In frantic haste, aware that time is
running out, he plunges into senior activities.
Past many milestones
he travels. He discovers his senior rating, gives his ten-minute
talk, takes the College Board Examination, and prepares his spring
schedule as he draws closer and closer to the destination. Kid
Day, the Senior Play, the Junior-Senior Prom, and a thousand other
important events flash by; and yet, in spite of the fun and excitement,
in spite of the companionship of his friends, the senior feels
a vague regret with every step he makes. Pausing occasionally,
he looks around him and wonders why the future entices him forward
while the past bids him slow his hastening footsteps. He waits
and wonders; then he hears the sound of his own footfall. "The
last time, the last time," it echoes; and the senior realizes
how deeply he regrets his forward journey and his growing up.
Yet the future promises new adventure, so he pushes ahead. Finally,
graduation rehearsal begins; grades are given; and the last day
of school arrives. His destination has almost been reached; the
senior cannot turn back. Amid tears and smiles he says good-bye
to his school. A few moresteps carry him to Graduation.
The well-marked road of the Senior Year has been traveled; ahead
lie unmarked paths to a future of uncertainty, Life in the world
of today seems frightening. College entrance requirements are
strict; jab qualifications are also hard to fill. The drive for
security sends all mankind scurrying around in circles. To make
money and avoid war seem to be the only goals. Thus, as the senior
arrives at his destination, he looks upon a confused earth. He
does not know whether he will advance only to become lost in the
chaos, or whether he will play his part in righting the confusion.
All he knows is that he must go forward; there is no turning back.
Out of school for a day of fun and excitement -What senior does not rejoice at the pyomise of hilarious adventure offered by the senior trip? The drivers, who wait calmly for the expedition to begin, little realize how the screaming and chatter that is to come will grate on their nerves, yet make them long to be young again.
Relaxing on the patio-This is what goes on behind the closed doors which exclude all students except seniors from the glorious occupation of being lazy.
Graduation-With sentimental tears of regret and heartfelt tears of humility, with self-conscious smiles of pride and genuine smiles of happiness, the seniors leave the auditorium, clutching their diplomas. Through the haze of mixed emotions, they understand that their years at Grady are completed.
Sloppy jeans or neat bermuda shorts-No matter what their attire, seniors can relax in comfortable clothes on blue jean day. With the money which they earn from this class project, the twelfth graders present a gift to the school.
Suspense, fear, dread-All these emotions are felt by the senior as the fated day for his ten-minute talk arrives. Crossed fingers seem to be of no avail; rabbits' feet and four-leaf clovers bring no luck. To the speaker, who faces a class of strangers and a seemingly ferocious teacher, the talk always sounds peculiar and poorly prepared. To the other students, it usually sounds fine. To the teacher-well, who knows?
Kid Day-Suddenly the dignified seniors become brattish little kids again. What fun it seems to play at being children when the serious future of adulthood lies so near.
JUNIORS
When school opens in September we, as eleventh grade students,
take an increased interest in all angles of school life. From
our positions of superioriiy we look down at the confused eighth
graders and wonder if, countless ages ago, we too seemed small
in stature and in intelligence. Suddenly we realize we're upperclassmen.
During our exciting junior year, time speeds quickly, filled with club meetings, dances, sports, and studying. In the scholastic angle of life we learn American history and American literature while electives, such as Human Biology and Geometry, tax our ingenuity. In the social angle, measuring for senior rings, and then the Junior-Senior Prom at first overshadow everything else, even the glorious day when we shall become seniors. Our changing personal characteristics predict this day. The girls' shrill giggles become sophisticated smiles, and the boys grow inches taller, while their faces take on a "man-of-the-world" air. With a sense of responsibility, we mature as the years progress, until finally the seniors graduate and we, with our long awaited, hard earned, senior rings on our fingers, become the new senior class of Grady High School.
SOPHOMORES
Our sophomore year at Grady is an "in between" year
for though we are no longer insignificant eighth or ninth graders,
we have still to gain the distinct air of seniority which marks
an upperclassman. However, as far as excitement in the social
and scholastic angles of school life is concerned, our "in
between" year seems wonderful and unique. Forming social
clubs starts September off with a whirl of social gaiety which
continues through the year. Hard work in our new subjects of general
biology and world history makes us increasingly aware of the importance
of good grades in gaining college admission. For the boys in our
class, rifles and uniforms become very important, though the subject
of military is more appreciated by the girls who admire their
male classmates' new uniforms, than by the boys who have to march
in unpleasant weather.
As summer approaches, we make eager plans for participating in more social and scholastic activities when we enter Grady as juniors in the fall. But looking back over our tenth grade experiences, we wonder if any period of our school career could be more fun than the "in between" sophomore year.
FRESHMEN
"We're no longer the lowliest of the low," we chant
gaily as we enter Henry Grady in September. "We're freshmen
now." This statement has many hidden meanings. It means that
now we can elect our own subjects; now we can participate in many
organizations such as the library club or the mixed chorus; now
we can study difficult subjects like general science, algebra,
and foreign languages.
It also means that we must assume greater responsibility. Our grades are now entered on our permanent records, which will affect our college careers. Our actions muist now, more than ever, bring credit to the school we have learned to admire so greatly. Now we attend dances with a smoothness acquired by practice; now we tread the halls of our school with confident swaggers. Nothing could be finer than to be a freshman, no longer the lowliest of the low."
SUB-FRESHMEN
A bell rings What is it? Our white schedule slips say our next class is in room 310- Where is it? A teacher speaks to us- Who is it? We wander in immense halls, try vainly to avoid being squashed between two football players, and shyly acknowledge that we are confused. Why is it? We're Grady students too. Why should we alone be lost and afraid? Then slowly, our classmates and teachers become familiar. Football season begins and we, as eighth graders, lead the school in cheering with our excitement and enthusiasm.
Underclassmen dances are given and we attend, shyly at first, only to discover that the language of rock and roll is spoken by all grade levels. Subjects grow more difficult; teachers require more work from us; but we suddenly know that we're capable of anything which the Henry Grady curriculum requires.
Did we ever ask the ridiculous questions of what, where, who and why? Did we ever feel lonely and lost? We wonder if we were ever ignorant, because now we know everything about Grady there is to know.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
BETA CLUB
The National Beta Club, an achievement service organization for
high school students, accepts members who must have a "B"
average and who must be recognized by their teachers and a Beta
Club committee for their capabilities in leadership, scholarship,
and character. Its fundamental objective is to encourage effort. Gwen Sammons buys a Bermuda Shorts Day ticket from
Beta club members, Caroline Walker and Becky Brown. Judy Guy and
Marcelle Cartee hold an empty doughnut box and give silent thanks
that the last Beta Club doughnuts are finally sold. The Beta Club
raises money by many activities such as this doughnut sale. Ile
money is contributed to worthy causes within the school.
QUILL AND SCROLL
Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high
school journalists who have worked either on the school newspaper
or the school annual. Election to membership is based upon excelling
in some phase of journalism and maintaining a scholastic average
of 85 or above.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The highest honor which can be conferred upon a student at Henry
Grady is election to the Senior National Honor Society.
Members of this club must have an "A" average for three
consecutive semesters and must have excelled in character, scholarship,
leadership and service. Ile Senior National Honor Society is sponsored
by Miss Perkins. The club emphasizes the development of good qualities
and promotes an interest in education throughout the school.
The members of this club are: Rochelle Alhadeff, Temme Barkin, Peggy Berchenko, Lacrecia Bowdoin, Becky Brown, David Brown, Lee Buchman, Marcelle Cartee, Carol Cheney-Parliamentarian, Barbara Cole, Kay Coleman, Joan Dickerson, Carter Findley, Ivylyn Frazier, Susan Harris, Harriet Howle, Alec Janoulis, Helen Knox, Ann Kopyt, David Krant, Milton Lefkaff, Marilyn Makover, Joe Miller, Muffet Miller, Eleanor Minck, Jean Perry, Joel Fiassiek, Angelique Pohl, Nancy Reeves, Wendy Richardson, Jane Rob1!on, Louise Rose-Pres., Diane Scarbrough, Isabelle Scarborough, Marian Slate, Iris Slater, Jan Smith-Sec., Mae Mallory Spence, Betty Sue Starnes, Dale Thomas-V. Pres., Carol Tucker, Caroline Walker, Earle Welsh-Treas.
JOE K'S-Henry Grady service clubs make important contributions to the companionship angle of school life. The Joe K's, a senior club, encourages good citizenship among the students and the members of the Grady community by entertaining the children of various orphanages, selling candy to earn money for the Multiple Sclerosis Drive, and contributing baskets of food at the Thanksgiving and Christmas assemblies. The members of the Joe K's are: Cookie Arnovitz, Temme Barkin, Marilyn Berkowitz (tr'easurer), Judy Deyerle, Joyce Dick (secretary), Vallye Ezelle, Harriette Fuhrman, Naomi Goldberg, Harriet Howle (president), Judi Loeb, Shirley Mendel, Jane Robison, Isabelle Scarborough, Phyllis Solomon, Carolyn Taffel (Vicepresident), Ann Wilson.
JUNIOR CIVITANS-The Junior Civitans Club makes shakers for the varsity cheerleaders, collects for the Cerebral Palsy Drive, chooses the Citi. zens of the Month, gives the eighth grade party and the Twerp, Dance, and helps with College Night. Tie senior members of this important service club, sponsored by Miss Dorothy Fargason, are: Buddy Arwood, Randy Austin, Ternme Barkin, Marcelle Cartee, Carol Cheney, Eddie Clein, Kay Coleman, Judy Deyerle, Vallye Ezell, George Fiebelkorn, Bill Floyd, Harriette Fuhrman, vice-president; John Hatcher, Peggy Hearn, secretary; Harriet Howle, Judi Loeb, Terry Parker, Jane Robinson, president; Maun Rudisill, Isabelle Scarborough, Joan Sims, Rusty Slye, treasurer; Sid Stapelton, Betty Sue Starnes, Ed Sugarman, Carolyn Taffel, Carol Tucker, and Ann Wilson. The juniors are: Rochelle Alhadeff, Marion Blackman, Sy Brown, Barbara Cole, Bobby Dodd, Carter Findley, Hilton Fuller, Nancy Glen, Judy Gudel, Dana Ivey, Aileen Jeffries, Dev McClatchey, Muffet Miller, Mike Moore, Elitine Priess, Charles Rosenfeld, Gwen Sammons, Jimmy Wade, and Charles Windham. Honorary members of the Civitans are: Wolf Everman, Suzanne Mayer, and Danielle Guempik.
EIGHTH GRADE
Y-TEENS
Exciting programs, gay parties, and numerous servicc projects
these are the activities of the Eighth Grade Y Teens. This group,
led by officers Jeanie Simms, Pres.; Jane Campbell, V. Pres.;
Carol Berry, Sec.; Suzanne Forbes, Treasurer; enjoys its work
immensely. Planning social events, selling potato chips in the
annual spring sale, and listening to interesting speakers seem
enjoyable to these girls. The club fills an important place in
the extracurricular program for the eighth grade. It provides
moments of relaxationand friendship for the new students; it gives
them a chance to learn about their school and their community;
and it provides an opportunity for the eighth grade girls to become
part of an exciting angle of school life, the angle of service
and companionship. The members are: Merrilee
Allison, Ellen Barrier, Mary Bradley, Lorene Cleland, Kathy Craford,
Sandra Crespo, Sally Cummins, Sandra Dardin, Marcel Dworet, Pat
Fincher, Merrilee Foote, Suzie Freeman, Beverly Fuller, Lynn Garvin,
Betsy Graham, Elaine Hance, Judy Hart, Jeanne Henderson, Glenda
Lowry, Dottie Lee, Karen Miller, Carol Panter, Jean Pickren, Martha
Rose, Elizabeth Rudisill, Sandra Sapp, Lynne Schaefer, Marthena
Speer, Frances Wright.
NINTH GRADE
Y-TEENS
The Ninth Grade Y-Teens, sponsored by Miss Davenport, make many
contributions to school life. In the fall they hold a fashion
show; during Halloween they collect for UNICEF; at Christmas they
help a needy family; throughout the year they give parties and
plan programs for their meetings. The officers are Loraine Boland,
Pres.; Dorothy Walker, V. Pres.; Jean Brown, Rec. Sec.; Reva Wilson,
Corr. Sec.; Mildred Eidson, Treas.; Jo Ann Downing, Social Chairman;
Judy Stokes, Service Chairman; and Karen Stovall, Tween Teens
Newspaper Reporter. The members are: Marylee
Appleby, Janis Atkinson, Elizabeth Beaden, Marilyn Berry, Loraine
Boland, Carole Boyter, Francis Brady, Cecila Bridges, Mary Brock,
Connie Brown, Jean Brown, Marene Campbeel, Audrey Case, Kathyen
Clements, Sandra Coffee, Mary Ann Cook, Susan Christopher, Susan
Dance, Raelee Divoret, Mildred Eidson, Lydia Fisher, Pat Foote,
Carole Geiner, Jane Hammond, Betty Hein, Aretie Jackson, Peggy
Kelly, Lynda Klebold, Robin Lockett, Kathy Logan, Carolyn Lowell,
Mary Lowry, Rosemary McKay, Sally Matthews, Evelyn Miller, Lisa
Moore, Anna O'Varies, Jo Panter, Mary Beth Plice, Sue Pope, Nanci
Ragsdall, Linda Robertson, B. J. Rutland, Melissa Scott, Joan
Sims, Peggy Spence, Glenda Starnes, Judy Sterle, Judy Stokes,
Karen Stovall.
HI-Y CLUBS
The Junior Hi-Y for eighth and ninth grade boys and the Co-ed
Hi-Y for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students sponsor many
projects. The clubs co-operate with the Y.M.C.A. in the World
Youth program, participate in carol sings and variety shows for
rest homes, and present outstanding speakers and discussions at
their meotings.
The officers of the eighth grade junior Hi-Y are: Ben Crawford, Pres.; Myron Dwoskin, V. Pres.; Stanley Pollock, Sec.; Brent Mitchell, Treas.; Terry Fine, Sgt.-at-Arms; and Drake Taliaferro, Chaplain. The officers of the ninth grade junior Hi- Y are: Harris Hines, Pres.; James Maddox, V. Pres.; Chris Reynolds, Sec.-Treas.; George Chotas, Sgt.-at-Arms; and John Anderson, Chaplain. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Strickland these boys learn more about their school, their community and their city. By working and playing together they discover the meaning of citizenship and also of enjoyment.
10th GRADE
CO-ED HI-Y
The first year in Co-ed Hi-Y is an exciting one. To the tenth
graders, the stimulation of hearing fine programs is matched by
the pleasure of seeing friends and enjoying recreational leadership
under the sponsorship of the school. The hard-working officers
of the tenth grade Hi-Y are- Marilyn McGinty, Pres.; Diane Latimer,
V. Pres.; Philip Kirkland, Sec.; Herbie Rivers, Treas.; Jim Baxter,
Chap.; and Sgt.-at-Arms, Jim Howard. The sponsor is Miss Durling.
The other members are:
Jim Baxter,
Tom Burruss, Carole Copeland, Sindy Edward, Beth Felton, Juliet
Fitzgerald, Ann Goodwin, Carolyn Hannah, Judy Hayne, Betty Hamrick,
Jim Howard, Sandra Kent, Betty Jean King, Philip Kirkland, Diane
Latimer, Nancy McCullock, Mackee McGee, Marilyn McGinty, Merry
Miles, Marilyn Morrison, Jenny Lynn Morse, Ann Payne, Sue Raiford,
Rosserlyn Ramsay, Her. bie Rivers, Betsy Smith, Jane Smith, Josie
Smith, Jane Stokes, Johnny Sower, Mary Starnes, Toni Taliaferro,
Jimmy Talor, Walter Thompson, Mary Long Timmerman, Louise Youngblood.
11th GRADE CO-ED Hi-Y
The eleventh grade Hi-Y participates in many social events as
well as learns valuable information about colleges and careers
from the fine speakers at its programs. The officers are: Dev
McClatchey, Pres.; Jim Wade, V. Pres.; Elaine Pri.-ss, Sec.; Hilton
Fuller, Treas.; Barbara Cole, Chap.; and Sam Norwood, Sgt.-at-Arms.
The snonsor is Miss York. Other members are: Sandra
Arnold, Roberta Baughman, Marion Blackman, Betty Sue Boudreau.
Lucretia Bowdoin, Chandler Bridges, Becky Br3wn, David Brown,
Sy Brown, Jack Carroll, Barbara Cole, Patsy Coursey, Janice DeLozier,
Bobby Dodd, Dick Eberhart, Carter Findley, Nancy Glen, Carole
Grady, Kay Hadaway, Jane Hall, Dana Ivey, Aileen Jef. fries, Jeanne
Landers, Eddie Lee, Larry Marchesseaw, Dev McClatchey, Lee McGee,
Muffet Miller, Sam Norwood, Jane Panter, Billie Parnelle, Elaine
Priess, Claudette Ranson, Jane Rash, Ann Roper, Helen Scanling,
Di. aneScarhrough. Mov Mallory Spence. Toni Steele. Mary Jane
Stribling, Jim Wade. Skeets Wade, Mary Whiteside, Jim Williams,
Charles Windhom, Sally Woods.
12th GRADE
CO-ED HI-Y
The twelfth grade Co-ed Hi-Y performs many projects for the school
and sponsors numerous brea~fasts and parties. The senior officers
of the Hi-Y are: Jo Anne Brown, Pres.;'Kim Davis, V. Pres.; Ann
Wilson, Sec.; Henry Sparrow, Treas.; Marian Slate, Chap; and Joe
Long, Sgt.-at-Arms. The sponsor is Mr. King. Other members are: Linda Blanchard, Jo Anne Brown, Bill Bruton, Pat
Cain, Marcelle Cartee, Barbara Clapp, Bob Crutchfield, Kim Davis,
Joyce Dick, Joan Dickerson, Susan Edwards, Wolfie Evermann, Vallye
Ezell, George Fiebelkorn, Gerry Fletcher, Judy Guy, Pat Hinson,
Carole King, Mike Medlock, Joe Miller, Terry Parker, Ann Patterson,
Jane Robison, Louise Rose, Robyn Schilling, Joan Sims, Marion
Slate, Chad Steppe, Dale Thomas, Carol Tucker, Marilyn Wiggins,
Ann Wilson, Myron Woodard.
CAMPAIGN WEEK
During Campaign Week, Grady buzzes with excitement. All candidates
for copresident and their campaign managers work diligently'preparing
speeches, holding poster parties, and shaking harids with everyone.
The halls of the school blaze with tremendous colored posters,
bulletin boards, and printed information about the qualifications.
of the candidates. Noise fills every corner of the building; bands
play; students sing; even teachers whisper about the outcome of
the election. Finally, at the close of the week, during a special
assembly, the candidates present their platforms and qualifications.
No more noise is heard; no more posters are displayed-quiet reigns
in the halls of Grady until the results of the election are announced.
Then the new co-presidents, the most important officers of the
Student Body, smile with delight and prepare to take their places
as leaders at Henry Grady High School.
CO-PRESIDENTS
Isabelle Scarborough and Terry Parker, the copresidents of the
student body, play an important part not only in the limelight
at Grady, but also behind the scenes. Being representatives at
student council conventions, speaking at assemblies, and giving
friendly advice to underclassmen are a few of the capacities in
which Grady students see their officers working each week. But
the co-presidents also perform many tasks which the pupils are
never aware of. With the aid of their sponsor, Mr. King, they
keep records, plan dances and parties, supervise campaign week,
hold conferences with teachers about various problems at Grady,
and make announcements. Their competent management of school affairs
and friendliness toward everyone have made them loved and respected.
To the students, Isabelle and Terry seem glamorous, competent, and carefree; to those who know them well, however, the co-presidents appear always busy. After all, the job of leading the student council is the most influential position at Grady. But, in spite of hard-work, in spite of responsibility, Isabelle and Terry always have a smile for their fellow students because the officers of Grady are not only two of the school's most hard-working students, but also two of the nicest.
SOUTHERNER
The Southerner staff publishes the school paper, which provides
entertainment, news, gossip, and previews of coming events for
the Grady student. In addition, the staff sponsors the Twerp dance
in the spring and the election of senior superlatives. Carol Cheney
is the editor-in-chief of the Southerner for 1958; Jerry Kessler
serves as the managing editor; and Joan Dickerson is the news
editor. Mrs. Moseley of the Engli sh staff is the sponsor.
ORATOR
The Orator staff publishes the yearbook and so preserves, in pictures
and in words, the story of life at Henry Grady. It also plans
the student directory and arranges for the class pictures to be
taken. The editorin-chief of the 1958 Orator was Shirley Mendel;
the business managers, Guinn Ev erett and Susan Harris; the copy
editor, Caroline Walker; and section editors, Hedy Wachtel, "Introduction";
Peggy Bercbanko, "Achievement and $cholarship"; Ternme
Harkin, "Service and Companionship"; and Dale Thomas,
"Training and Sportsmanship." The sponsor is Miss Young.
CHORUS
The Mixed-Chorus provides Grady students with opportunities to
study, enjoy, and perform vocal music. Among the beautiful programs
presented by this group are the Thanksgiving and Christmas assemblies,
the P.T.A. and spring concerts, the performance at various churches,
and the delightful operetta. The officers of the Mixed-Chorus
are: Mickey Beland, president; Joyce Dick, vice-president; Marilyn
Berkowitz, secretary-treasurer. The sponsor is Mr. Carson.
GLEE CLUB
The Glee Club, sponsored by Miss Davenport, is composed of girls
who enjoy studying and singing good. music. Performing for churches
and organizations, presenting concerts for assemblies, sending
representatives to the State-Wide Chorus, and entering the Music
Festival are the activities of this fine vocal group. The mernhers
of the Advanced Section of the Glee Club are:
BAND AND ORCHESTRA
The band and orchestra, directed by Mr. Seitz, make important
contributions to the service and companionship angle of school
life. In football shows and pep rallies, the gay marches played
by the band encourage enthusiastic school spirit. Through their
spring concerts both the band and the orchestra offer cultural
advantages to the Grady student. Annual activities such as a fish
fry, a donut sale, and two exciting parties provide entertainment
and recreation for these hard- working musical groups. Because
of the fine ratings won by these organizations in the music festival
and because of their contributions to school life, the band and
orchestra are an important part of the fine reputation of Grady
High School. The officers of the band are: Bill Floyd, Pres.;
John Mann, V. Pres.; Jan Smith, Sec.; and Earle Welsh, Treas.
The officers of the orchestra are: Eugenia Stovall, Pres.; Claudette
Ransom, V. Pres.; Billy Lawler, Sec.; and Karen Stovall, Treas.
JUNIOR-SENIOR
The Junior-Senior Prom is the crowning social event in a wonderful
year of excitement. It is the final proof of the superiority of
the upperclassmen. For the seniors it is the moment of expectation
and regret, for it is an evening of anticipating their graduation
and remembering their years as younger students at Grady. For
the juniors it is also a moment of anticipation. During the dance
the eleventh graders realize that they are almost seniors-almost
the "captains of school life."
SILVER SLIPPER
BALL
The Silver Slipper Ball, the most lavish social event of the school
year, provides an evening of music and dancing for every Grady
student. As the minutes speed past, faces grow more happy, party
dresses sway more gaily, and the songs become sweeter and sweeter,
until the golden moment of Cinderella's crowning arrives. Then
the lucky girl and her Prince Charming ascend their throne to
reign over the concluding festivities of a wonderful evening.
CLINIC ASSISTANTS
The clinic assistants who work under Mrs. Bowcock's guidance,
lend patient ears to many students' complaints of pain and requests
for aspirin. They also keep daily health cards, take temperatures,
check dental appointments and give eye tests. The assistants are: Frances Carpenter, Pat Hinson, Linda Hughes, Martha
Johnson, Valerie Lee, Freda Lewis, Margie McElveen, Jane Panter,
Delores Rosenberg, Iris Slater, Helen Smith, Pat Smith.
OFFICE ASSISTANTS
The office assistants, besides acquiring valuable business skills,
help lift the load from the shoulders of two very bus~ school
secretaries by dating and filing announcements, arranging attendance
cards, signing students in and out, disYing me,,tributing absentee
reports, calling absentees and cam sages.
The office assistants are: Bill Black, Babs Blakely, Charlotte
Bless, Bill Bruton, Lee Buchman, Hershel Burel, Bob Crutchfield,
Judy Deyerle, Beth Felton, Pat Fred, Judy Gudel, Jane Hall, Anne
Jones, Gordenia Laseter, Toby Maziar, Mackie McGee, Douglas Parker,
Kin Pickrin, Bunny Rothberg, Helen Scanling, Josie Smith, Betty
Soublis, Gail Sparr, Jane Stokes, Barney Suratt, Dottie Touchstone,
Fronkie Veal, Judy Warren, Tom Zachary, Speedy Zakas.
CAFETERIA ASSISTANTS
The cafeteria assistants aid Mrs. Strickland in the cafeteria.
Every day these assistants serve thousands of hot and cold lunches
to hungry Gracry students. They are: Linda Berch, Nina Economy,
Susanna Gross, Muriel Hannah, Peggy Lee, Mary Pratus, Diane Smith.
SNACK BAR
Under the supervision of Mrs. Harrison the snack bar assistants
sell sandwi&s and other "snacks" to Gradyites. For
students in a rush the snack bar is a handy place to eat. The
assistants are: Linda Carl, Elaine Demetros, Michael Harrison,
Jill Sophier.
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
Throughout the year the library assistants perform many services
for Grady High School. Checking books out and in, shelving books
and processing new books are a few of these students' many jobs.
They aid Miss Respess, the librarian, in all phases of library
work. The library assistants also make displays for library bulletin
boards and type reading lists. They work constantly to provide
the students of Grady with a well run and efficient library.
LIBRARY CLUB
The library club, under the guidance of Miss Respess, undertakes
many important projects during the school year. The members of
this club attend and participate in Fifth District Student Library
Association meetings. To accomplish their main objective, to bring
students and library closer together, they make book talks to
eighth grade English classes, compile, edit, and distribute bibliographies
containing annotations submitted by Grady students, and make bulletin
board displays in various classrooms. The members of this club
work all year to better both the library and school.
BANK DIRECTORS
The Bank Directors, sponsored by AIrs. Baugham, efficiently guide
the Henry Grady Savings Bank. Their activities include selling
bank stock, encouraging homeroom banking and assisting in the
bank. The bank directors are:
President-Jerry Kessler; Vice President-Eleanor Minck: Cashier-John
Mitchell: Asst. Cashier-Elizal-eth Holt; Libby Anglin, Susan Harris,
Frances Horowitz. Carol Hughes, Alice Isenberg, Margaret Marth,
Jan Moseman, Susan Pintchuck, Marsha Siegal, Pat Sims, Diane Smith,
Barbara Taffel, Becky Tucker.
BANK TELLERS
Henry Grady Bank Tellers inanage the banking done H, students
in their respective homerooms. They encourave the saving of money
and emphasize the fact that interest collects on money saved.
The officers, chosen by the tellers, are Pres., Jerry Kessler;
V. Pres., Eleanor Minck; Cashier, John Mitchell; and Asst. Cashier,
Elizabeth Holt.
F. H. A. JUNIOR
CHAPTER
The Future Homemakers of America, sponsored by Mrs. Strickland,
prepares girls for assuming responsibility as housewives and mothers
and gives them a background for further study in interior decorating
or designing. The club members acquire experience by giving teas,
participating in fashion shows, and competing in the various contests
with other high schools. Reba Taylor, president; Maria Postell,
vice-president; Liana DeMarco, secretary; and Faye Sisson, treasurer.
F. H. A. SENIOR CHAPTER
Judy Warren, president; Demaris Humphries, vice-president; Irene
McVay, secretary; and Lindsay Leitch, treasurer.
P. A. SYSTEM
Grady can boast of its announcers who handle the P. A. equipment.
They keep the students informed on school affairs and provide
a moment of prayer every morning to start the school day right.
These announcers are: Gerry Fletcher, Susan Harris, Bill Hedgepath,
Ed James, Dev McClatchey, Jimmy Murrar, Barney Suratt and Larry
Taylor.
F. T. A.
The F.T.A. at Henry Grady promotes interest in the teaching profession.
Its members conduct classes when Grady teachers are absent for
a short period of time. The participants in this important club
are: Sherry Adelman, Rochelle Alhadeff, Cookie Arnovitz, Peggy
Berchenko, Charlotte Blass, Pat Cain (treasurer), Marilyn Carasik,
Jackie Cohn, Joy Dixon, Ellen Epstein,
Guinn Everett, Sandra Graham, Carol Guenther, Judy Guy, Susan
Harris, Carol Hurwitz, Alice Isenberg, Arline Kfein (secretary),
Sandra Harper, Eleanor Leff, Rica Levy, Elaine Libowsky (president),
Marilyn Nlakover, Toby Maziar, Shirley Mendel (vicepresident),
Dorothy Moskowitz, Gail Pollock, Betty Rasnake, Beverly Rosenthal,
Bunny Rothberg, Nlarilyn Shuman, Pat Smith, Tina Smith, Joan Taratoot,
and Charlotte Wilson.
MILITARY
The Henry Grady Battalion is a military group of which the Grady
student body can be justly proud, The members of the battalion
work hard to learn the fundamentals of good marksmanship, first
aid, drill, and squad leadership. The Military Department attempts
to acquaint the boys with the correct fighting and drill procedure
in preparation for College R.O.T.C. and Military Service.
The Grady Military Department is under the direction of M,/Sgt. Wade McKinnon, Sgt. Coy Morris, and Capt. Cleo Bell. Randy Austin is the Battalion Cadet Colonel. Joel Piassick is second in command. Billy Shelfer is Company Commander of "A" Company. Larry Taylor is Company Commander of "B" Company. Randy Cox is Company Commander of "C" Company.
The Military Battalion spends a busy year. The hardworking M-l's, the capable M-IIs and the five officers who make up the group of M-111's attend classes often. They study weapons of various kinds, hear lectures, see movies, and receive daily practice in the principles of military courtesy. During the fall months they march in parades on nationalholidays. An importarft event in the spring of the year is the Federal Inspection. In 1957 the Grady Battalion Ter-CiVCd a superior rating, a well-deserved commendation for these fine young men who study R.O.T.C. The biggest event of the year for the department, however, is the Sponsor's Day Program. When the lovely Sponsors gather in the stadium to honor the boys who have worked so hard, the military battalion displays to them and to the school its fine marching and discipline, the results of its year-long labor, and the many commendations which it has won.
OFFICERS CLUB: Cadet Colonel-Randy L. Austin; Cadet Lieutenant Colonel-Joel B. Piassick; Cadet Major-Sidney H. Stapleton, Murray S. Siegel; Cadet Captains--John M. Beland, Randolph Cox, Robert B. Crutchfield, William Shelfer, Larry S. Taylor, William H. Emory; Cadet First Lieutenants--Billy Duncan, Alec Long, David Owens; Cadet Second Lieutenants-Willis Abrams, Ralph Amiel, Herschel Burel, Ramond Gilmer, Joel Feldman, Gerry Fletcher, Larry Lafkowitz, Julian Pappas, Chad Stepp, Fitzhugh Wood.
1ST YEAR FRENCH
For first year French students, the French Club, sponsored by
Mrs. Smith, offers an opportunity to use the new and unfamiliar
language whose peculiar sounds require rush contortion of the
facial muscles. The club also helps its members to learn about
the customs of the people of France.
ADVANCED FRENCH
CLUB
The projects of the Advanced French Club are accomplished amid giggles and noisy chatter. The Apache Party, the Ice-Skating Party, and the French banquet have been the social events of the year. Making honor code posters has been the important service project. Yet in spite of the hard work done by its members, the French Club never completes its activities without merriment. Skits given in "Fractured French," popular tunes sung with French lyrics, and even jokes told in the unfamiliar language always accompany the discussion of French Club business. This active club is led by Pres., Caroline Walker; V. Pres., Milton Lef koff ; Sec., Carolyn Taffel; and Treas., David Brown. Marion Blackman, Bette Sue Boudreau, Chandler Bridges, Becky Brown, David Brown, Jackie Burns, Carol Cheney, Patsy Coursey, Dona Ivey, Elliott Krick, Jeanne Landers, Milton Lefkoff, Margaret Leonard, Elsie Levin, Nancy Levy, Dev MeClatchey, Janet McGee, Muffet Miller, Sharon Mossman, Angelique Pohl, Betty Rose, Maun Rudisill, Harvey Shulman, Carolyn TO*], Caroline Walker. Honorary Members: Danielle Guempik, Suzanne Mayer.
CHESS CLUB
The chess club members, some of Grady's intelligentsia ( ?), compete
in chess tournaments every Friday afternoon from three to four
o'clock. The officers of the club are Steve Goldberg, president
; Nancy Reeves, vicepresident; and James Maddox, treasurer. The
Sponsor is Miss Foreman.
DEBATING TEAM
The Henry Grady Debating Team, the Falcons, is sponsored by Mr.
Randolph. The debaters receive valuable experience in public speaking,
speech writing, and logical thinking. Michael
Baer, Richard Ba"ett, Lacretia Bowdoin, Jerry Collins, Bill
Curtis--Sec.; Paul Davis, Don Deland, Carter Findley, Clay Findley,
Floyd Garnett, Harriet Howle, Eugenia High, Aleck Janoulis, Milton
Johns-Pres.; Claudia King, Anne Minakin, Phydas Arthur-Treas.;
Sheila Roberts, Sharon Rieker, Philip Tillem, Theron Wilson, Fitz.
hugh Wood.
SCIENCE CLUB
Mr. Sanders, sponsor of the Science Club, is constantly trying
to acquaint students with the advantages of a scientific career.
Through membership in the Science Club, pupils learn the fundamentals
of the scientific method and the procedure of scientific experiment.
MOTION PICTURE OPERATORS
The motion picture operators are always ready to assist a teacher in operating the motion picture projectors. With speed and dexterity they show films so that students may receive the benefits of the information given by audio-visual materials. Irwin Berman, Kenneth Block, Freddie Briggs, Al Cohen, Bill Curtis, Pawrence Daly, Ben Dasher, Paul Davis, Howard Gerber, Hershel Greenblat, Martin Jackel, Philip Kopp, Bud Millenbough, David Panter, Chester Parver, Arthur Phrydes, Ray Stephens, Sam Smith, Paul Sutton, Alan Whiteman.
SOCIAL CLUBS
In the fall, gay signs reading "Forward Gray Knights"
appear everywhere-big ones displayed on the walls of the school,
little ones pinned to blouses and shirts. Through the winter busy
4groups of students make Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, presents
for charity organizations, bright decorations for the holiday
season, and no-break books for the Christmas Formal and the Silver
Slipper Ball.
During the spring
many types of parties, from formal dances to scavenger hunts,
fill the weekends, while exciting ideas about the "trip to
Daytona" materialize and make the Easter Vacation seem an
eagerly awaited reprieve from drudgery. Finally as summer approaches,
groups of seniors gather for farewell luncheons, and younger students
review a successful year, or make even bigger plans for the coming fall. All these activities are sponsored by the
social clubs.
Under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Morrison, these groups of
10th, llth, and 12th grade students accomplish many worthwhile
tasks for their community and their school, as well as carry out
the more enjoyable duty of keeping the Grady grapevine up to date.
Social clubs, because of their contribution to the service and
companionship angles of school life, are essential at Henry Grady.
Without them school spirit would not seem so alive; hustle and
bustle during all the seasons of the year would not be so prevalent;
chatter and laughter would not fill the building so completely;
and the upper classmen would not be so successfully the "important
figures" of school life.
GENTS
Being pictured around a car is a typical pose for the Gents Social
Club. This group of junior boys, whose officers are Mike Moore,
president; Chris Milner, vice-president; Dick Eberhart, secretary-treasurer;
and Harrison McMains, chaplain, loves to travel and to have adventures.
Planning a trip to Panama City has been the Gents' most important
project. Filling a Thanksgiving basket and giving parties have
been their other activities.
KITZ SOCIAL CLUB
The Kitz began the year with making Halloween favors for Red Cross. Throughout the year their activities have included dressing dolls for underprivileged children, a talent show for the V. A. Hospital, Easter baskets and a party for Hillside Cottages. For their social events the Kitz gave a Christmas party, New Years Eve party, spendthe-nite pa rties and an outof- school luncheon. The Kitz ended the year with a successful trip to Ida Cason Gardens. The officers are: Pres., Elaine O'Kelly; V. Pres., Margie McElveen; Sec., Dottie Walker; Treas., Marsha Johnson; I.C.C.R., Jane Anderson; Chaplain, Botie McClelland.
GRADETTES SOCIAL CLUB
The Gradettes have sponsored many original projects, such as telling stories for a children's group, compiling a list of rules for forming clubs which is used as reference material by ninth grade students, making posters for the Lee football game, filling a Thanksgiving box, and giving Halloween, Christmas and Spring Dances. These "feminine Gray Knights" have been very active in promoting school spirit during their first year as a social club. The officers are Lillie Humph. ries, Pres.; Charlene Seitz, V. Pres.; Judy Haynie, Sec.; Betsy Smith, Treas.; Colleen Roberts, Chap.; Judy Warren, I.C.C.R.; Jim Baxter, Sweetheart; and Miss Fitzgerald, Sponsor.
SPECS SOCIAL CLUB
The Specs, a sophomore club, has participated in various school
activities. They promote school spirit, have filled a Thanksgiving
basket, and sponsored projects of the Inter-Club Council. Socially
they have given parties at various members houses and taken a
trip to Panama City. The officers are Pres.,
Mary Starnes,; V. Pres., Betty Hemrick; Sec., Louise Youngblood;
Treas., Ann Goodwin; and I.C.C.R., Carole Copeland. Their sweetheart
is Jim Howard.
DUDES SOCIAL
CLUB
The Dudes have had a busy year. They have helped the Red Cross,
filled a Thanksgiving basket, and sponsored mam, gay social events.
An after-game dance and a New Year's Eve party have been the important
shindigs, given by this group of junior boys, whose officers are:
Charles Rosenfeld, Pres.; Steven Orenstein, V. Pres.; Mike Blass.
Sec.-TTeas.; and Jan Jackson, Chaplain. Their sweetheart is Rochelle
Alhadeff.
ZIPZ SOCIAL CLUB
The Zipz social club was a huge success during its first year. Its members took part in many worthwhile projects such as filling a Thanksgiving basket and giving food to a needy family at Christmas. They also entertained in the cafeteria by playing rock'n roll music. The officers of the club are president, Nancy McCullough; vice-presi. dent, Ruth Martin; secretary, Linda Childress; treasurer, Sandra Adams; chaplain, Diane Latimer; and I.C.C.R., Robbie. Burt.
JUGS
The jugs Social Club has encouraged school spirit by attending
the football games as a group, by making shakers, and by printing
"Beat Northside" tags. Promoting the Red Cross Drive
and the March of Dimes, filling a Thanksgiving basket, and raising
money for the foreign exchange funds were the various community
service projects sponsored by this junior club, whose officers
are: Lori Krick, president; Phyllis Taratoot,
vice-president; Helen Knox,treasurer; Linda Berch, corresponding
secretary; Jill Sophier, recording secre. tary; Betty Rose, reporter;
and Arline Shmerling, sergeant-at-arms.
JINX SOCIAL CLUB
The results of the Jinx Social Club's projects may be seen everywhere around Grady. The members have trimmed the terrace beside the catwalk, painted teachers' names for doors, decorated the office Christmas tree, painted a football poster, and filled a Thanksgiving box. Their social activities have included parties at members' homes and an annual trip to St. Simons Beach. Their sponsor is "Doc" Rumble, a former faculty member at Grady.
The officers are: Lynn Van Hise, Pres.; Gail Baker, V. Pres.; Joan Sims, Rec. See.; Joan Dickerson, Corr. Sec.; Jean Perry, Treas.; Louise Rose, I.C.C.R.; and Nancy Ruark, Chaplain. Their sweetheart is John Hatcher.
K.J.'S SOCIAL CLUB
When the K. J.'s social club, sponsored by Mrs. Hughes, presented the teachers at Grady with krackerjack bouquets on National Teacher's Day, everyone realized what the group's name meant. Besides honoring the faculty the K.J.'s have also honored their dreamboy, Lloyd Mendelson, at a dance. Giving spend-the-night parties and preparing a Thanksgiving basket have been the other activities of the "Krackerjack's" Social Club. The officers of this fine club are: Pres., Marilyn Makover; V. Pres., Bunny Rothberg; Treas., Gail Feldser; Rec. Sec., Bruceyne Kalish; Corr. See., Alice Isenberg; I.C.C.R., Joan Tara. toot. The drearaboy is Lloyd Men. delson.
TRIGS
The Trigs have completed the year with a bang. Besides helping
with the Red Cross Drive, they have filled a Thanksgiving basket,
prepared Thanksgiving favors for the Cancer Home, made posters
for the Christmas Dance, and sewed baby blankets for the Central
Presbyterian Church. The Trigs. have lived
in a whirl of social events, also, such as a luncheon for a new
member at the Paradise Room, a barbecue in the fall, and a dinner
party during Christmas.
The officers
of the Trigs are: Becky Brown, president; Aileen Jeffries, vicepresident;
Carol Grady, secretary; Roberts Baughman, treasurer; Caroline
Walker, chaplain; and Jackie Burns, service chairman.
GEMS SOCIAL
CLUB
The members of the Gems social club have promoted school and community
spirit during 1957-58 by making "Beat Murphy" signs
for the football season, entertaining their "little sisters"
the Specs, making Thanksgiving corsages for the Old Folks Home,
and preparing a Thanksgiving basket. In the social angle of school
life these junior girls have given some "gems" of parties,
ranging from scavenger hunts to weekend outings at Jackson Lake. The officers of this active group are: Pres., Elaine
Priess; V. Pres., Muffet Miller; Sec., Kay Hatsway; and Tress.,
Marion Blackman.
B.K.'S SOCIAL CLUB
The B.K.'s, sponsored by Mr. Seitz, climaxed their fall activities
with a Silver Tea honoring Grady's foreign students. This elaborate
party given by lovely hostesses-who served delicious refreshments
was an outstanding event on the social club calendar. Selling
pot-holders and making no-break books for the Vacation Dance were
the other activities of this junior group.
The officers of the B.K.'s are Mae Mallory Spence, Pres.; Sally Woods, V. Pres.; Lee McGee, See.; Harriet Ramsay, Treas.; Nancy Matthews, Chaplain; and Janice DeLozier, I.C.C.R.
THE 3-D'S SOCIAL
CLUB
The 3-D's climaxed their stay at Grady with a very active Senior
year. They sent Christmas gifts to children at Milledgeville State
Hospital and helped decorate for the Vacation Dance. Their social
activities included a Mother-Daughter Tea, a spring hayride and
their annual luncheon at the Paradise Room. The
officers of this senior club are: Pres., Carol King; V. Pres.,
Pat Hinson; See., Carol Tedford; Treas., Sucie Touchstone; Chaplain,
Babs Blakely; I.C.C.R., Eunice Swyers. Their sweetheart is Terry
Parker.
THE IMPS SOCIAL CLUB
The Imps Social Club has sponsored many useful activities during
the past year such as filling a Thanksgiving basket and giving
Christmas gifts to a needy family. To live up to their gay name,
however, the Imps have given many parties. The officers of this
junior club, sponsored by Miss Young, are Carol Hughes, Pres.;
Jan Moseman, V. Pres.; Claire Dunn, See.; Ann Thompson, Treas.;
Becky Tucker, Chaplain; and Bonnie Moon, I.C.C.R.
PEPS SOCIAL CLUB
Many exciting events took place in the Peps Social Club this past
year. These eleventh grade girls who enjoy wholesome fun held
parties which provided entertainment. A few were spend-the-nigbt
parties, the crowning of Charles Windham, the sweetheart, and
several dances. The Peps contributed to the school by making "no
break" books for the Christmas dance and giving food for
the Thanksgiving basket.
Officers of
the club are: President, Gwen Sammons; Vice-President, Anne Portman;
Secretary, Betty Gates; Treasurer, Virginia Petkas; I.C.C.R.,
Dottie Touchstone; Chaplain, Judy Drake.
BELLES SOCIAL CLUB
The Belles social club has presented the faculty with ribbon corsages,
collected goods for a Thanksgiving Basket, and sold doughnuts
to raise money to give the Scottish Rite Hospital patients a Merry
Christmas. These southern belles have also entertained their southern
beaus, at many parties during the year. The Belles' officers are: Pres., Betty Rutledge; V. Pres., Jane Smith; Sec.,
Carolyn Clem; Treas., Sue McDonald. Their sweetheart is Nicky
Rey.
PEGS SOCIAL CLUB
The members of the Pegs social club have proven themselves very active this year. They have made Gridiron Court rosettes and "beat teams" posters for football games, filled a Thanksgiving basket, collected for the Community Chest Dirve, given a Christmas party for a needy family, and have gone out-oftown over the spring holidays. Their social events have included a party at Stone Mountain and three spend-the-night parties after football games. The officers are: Pres., Carol Tucker; V. Pres., Betty Rasnake; Sec., Marion Slate; Tress., Beverly DeLoach; Chaplain, Harriette Fuhrman; I.C.C.R., Betty Starnes and Peggy Hearn; Sponsor, Miss Setze.
SPIKES SOCIAL CLUB
While in New Orleans during the Christmas holidai.s, the Spikes
social club took a boat trip down the Mississippi. Among the several
parties which have been given at the bovs' houses ~vas a spaaghetti
supper for Coach Strickland (their advisor) and his wife, for
whose wedding they served as ushers and groomsmen. The officers are: Pres., Sy Brown; V. Pres., Hilton
Fuller; Tress., Sam Norwood; and Chap., David Brown.
C.A.B.' S SOCIAL CLUB
"Calling all boils" is the gay slogan of the C. A. B.'s social club. The members of this "boy-calling" group, sponsored by Mrs. Lobel, are tenth graders. A surprise dinner at Aunt Fanny's Cabin, many spend-the-night parties, and a Halloween dance have been the C.A.B.'s social events. Sponsoring a "ticket hunt" for football tickets hidden under the chairs at the pep rallies and making posters for the Milk Bowl game were the service activities of this new social club. The officers are: Pres., Elaine Greenbaum; V. Pres., Francine Riesman; Rec. See., Tee Gee Azine; Corr. Sec., Chu-Chi Weinman; Treas., Harriet Maziar; and I.C.C.R., Flora Levin.
JOUSTERS
The Jousters, a new club sponsored by Mrs. Smith, is as lively
as its name. This group Of tenth grade girls has made
Pom-Pom decorations for the Homecoming Dance, visited
the Scottish Rite Hospital,. helped a needy family at Christmas,
rmd given a Mother-Daughter luncheon at the Capitol City Club. The officers, shown on the Patio of their elaborate,
though homemade, clubhouse are: Sue Raiford, President'; Sandra
Thorne, Vice-Pres.; Patty Tram. mell, Secretary-Treasurer; Paulagene
Todd, Chaplain.
CRESCENTS SOCIAL CLUB
The Crescents social club has had an active senior year. Giving food for a Thanksgiving offering and planning numerous parties have been the projects of this group. The club elected Peggy Hearn as their sweetheart.
The officers are: Pres., Randy Austin; V. Pres., Sid Stapleton; Sec.-Tress., Charlie McMullan; Chaplain, Alec Long; and I.C. C.R., Billy Sanders.
S 'n S
The S 'n S social club, a senior group, has sponsored many parties
during the year-dances, barbecues, dinners, and spend-the-night
parties. For qervice projects they have made stickers for the
games and sponsored a Toys for Tots drive. The officers are: Arline
Klein, president; Cookie Arnovitz, Vice-president; Jackie Cohn,
corresponding secretary; Shirley Mendel, treasurer; Dorothy Moskowitz,
sergeant-at-arms; Muriel Wollner, recording secretary; and ternme
Barkin, I.C.C.R.
TOPS
The Tops have had a very active vear at Grady. They have sponsored
a motorcade to the Roosevelt game, decorated the goal posts and
boys' locker room, and made effigies for the bonfires. They have
also sent magazines to the Home for the Aged and filled a Thanksgiving
basket. For social activities they have given slumber parties
and planned a tea for their little sister club, the Jousters.
The members include: Joyce Dick, president;
Joanne Brown, vice-president; Dale Thomas, secretary; Jan Smith,
treasurer; Kay Coleman, chaplain; Harriet Howie, I.C.C.R.; and
Annella Robinson, sergeant-at-arms. Their sponsor is Miss Morrison.
LANCERS
The Lancers will graduate from Henry Grady this vear with fond
memories. Seasonal house parties, old clothes drives, spend-the-night
parties and a trip to Panama City were their outstanding activities.
Officers for this year are: Joe Long, President; Henry Sparrow,
Vice-President; Nolan Robinson, Secretary-Treasurer; Kim Davis,
Sgt.at-Arms; Freddy Hill, Chaplain; Joyce Dick, Sweeth eart.
COACH
ERK RUSSELL,
COACH OF THE YEAR
The enthusiastic cheering, which greets Mr. Russell when he speaks
during a pep rally, and the funny gifts, such as his red and grey
stocking cap, which the school organizations present to him are
only outward signs of the inward appreciation which the students
of Henry Grady feel for their football coach, the man who truly
deserves his title of "Coach of the Year."
THE GRADY GRAY
KNIGHTS
The 1957-58 Gray Knights can look back with smug satisfaction
on the most successful football season a Grady team has ever had.
The team, which was called "light and slow" when the
games began, rose during the autumn to become the regional champion
with a record of nine wins, no losses, and one tie. Under the
excellent'coaching of Mr. Russell and unusually fine senior leadership,
the "little team" astounded sports predictors and fans
alike as it won game after game. "It can't be done,"
was the cry which the opponents of Grady often raised. "It
just can't be done. Little teams don't win."
But Grady, little only in weight, was big in the all-important factor of desire. Desire drove the ball across the goal line; desire caught the passes and blocked the opposing plays; desire brought the student body out to cheer in the coldest and wettest weather; and desire captured the regional crown for the "little team", which was not supposed to figure in city competition. Even desire, however, could not give to the Gray Knights the city championship. But the student body is, nevertheless, prouder of its team than ever before. The glory of having a successful ball club is a wonderful honor, but the reason for the success is even more important. And this year, the Grady Gray Knights, who have completed Grady's first undefeated football season, have achieved fame by proving that desire is the all-important factor in building champions.
GRADY - 12
LEE - 0
The first game of the season for the Grady Gray Knights was fought
to a successful conclusion against Lee High School in Thomaston,
Georgia. The score of 12-0 made Grady fans hope that the coming
season would be a "big" one for the team which bad been
nicknamed "little."
GRADY 6
WEST FULTON - 0
On ground made soggy by a short pre-game rain the Gray Knights
fought bitterly for a 6-0 victory in their second contest of the
season, the game with West Fulton. Quarterbacks Bobby Dodd Jr.,
Allan Wesley, and Harvey Belson, and halfback Larry Lafkowitz
were the stars of this game, which was, nevertheless, basically
a team effort.
GRADY - 13
BROWN - 0
Unmindful of the wet underfooting and a hardhitting Brown line,
the Grady team romped to its third victory of theseason in the
contest with Brown. Buddy Arwood and Joe Long played fine defensive
ball in this game which foreshadowed a very fine record for the
"little" Gray Knights.
GRADY -14
ROME -0
In the out-of-town contest with the Rome Hilltoppers, the Gray
Knights rolled up another exciting victory. Kim Davis and Charles
Windham were the stars of the game. As the Grady students cheered
wildly for the victorious team, they suddenly realized that a
4 - 0 - 0 record looked VERY G00D indeed.
GRADY - 32
FULTON - 0
As Grady prepared for its game with Fulton, sports editors called
it, laughingly, the team which had done the "mostest with
the leastest." After the smashing 32-0 victory, the friends
and enemies alike of the Gray Knights were willing to admit that
the I'mostest" of the "little" team was fast becoming
a great big "mostest" in city competition.
GRADY - 32
SMITH - 6
The game with Smith won for Grady its sixth consecutive victory.
Larry Lafkowitz, Buddy Arwood, Frank Austin, Bobby Dodd, and Freddy
Hill scored the touchdowns in a contest whose eventual outcome
was never in doubt.
GRADY - 2
ROOSEVELT - 0
Fighting against only the finest teams in the city, the Grady
Gray Knights achieved their seventh victory in the game with Roosevelt.
The frantic fans, who were warmed by their own cheering in spite
of the bitter cold weather, watched as Larry Lafowitz and Terry
Parker led a brilliant defensive effort. The Roosevelt game belied
Grady's nickname of "little," for the school was now
a big name in city competition.
GRADY - 39
MURPHY - 0
In the game with Murphy, the Grady team, whose goal line had been
crossed only twice during the season, kept its record intact.
The Knights galloped over the Murphy players, frolicked across
the goal line, and enjoyed themselves thoroughly as they scored
39 points. Don Morgan and Billy Sanders played especially well
in this game.
GRADY - 20
NORTH FULTON - 20
To the frenzied fans, to the hard-fighting players, to the worried
coaches, the game between Grady and North Fulton was the most
exciting of the season. In the last seconds of the-game, with
Grady ahead 20-14, the North Fulton Bulldogs suddenly swept across
the goal line. The horrified Grady supporters buried their faces
in their hands and trembled with fear. But the Bulldogs missed
the point after touchdown; and the Gray Knights, swallowing their
disappointment, murmured "thank you" for their rescue
from defeat.
GRADY-21
BASS - 0
In the contest with Bass, Grady scared its right to play in the
city championship Milk Bowl game, A determined effort by the Gray
Knights. who felt that they must win, brought a 21-0 victory.
The "little" team had completed Grady's undefeated season
and had proven itself to be truly a ball club with the all-important
characteristic, desire.
GRADY - 6
NORTHSIDE - 21
Grady and Northside competed for the high school football championship of Atlanta in the annual Milk Bowl Football Game. The Gray Knights fought gallantly and well, but they were out-scored as well as out-weighed and out run by the Northside Tigers. As the Grady fans left the stadium and waded away through the mud, many were crying without shame. But neither tears nor regrets washed away the Gray Knights' brilliant record of the season, the fine reputation for sportsmanship which the players had won, and the ultimate pride of the "little team," the regional champions who had done "the mostest with the leastest."
VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Judy Deyerle and Peggy Hearn, Co-captains. Harriette Fuhrman, Nancy Glenn, Ann Wilson, Ternme Barkin, Jane Robison, Nancy Matthews, Jane Hall, Helen Stealing, Pat Sims, Diane Scarborough. The Varsity Cheerleaders are engaged in countless projects around Grady, especially during the football season. They cheer at football games and other athletic events, promote school spirit throughout the year, distribute "Go Grady" tags and march with the band beiore school. In addition, the Grady cheerleaders are the originators of the Inter-School Cheerleading Council, which is made up of all varsity cheerleaders and B-team representatives from Atlanta city high schools.
MAJORETTES
The Henry Grady Majorettes in their new uniforms do much to emphasize
the importance of the band. Through rain and cold the Majorettes
never fail to perform as a credit to Grady. The Majorettes are: Sandra Allen, Gail Baker, Diane Bishop, Judy Burdine,
Patsy Coursey, Sue Dyer, Janis Free. man, Janeen Pitts, Sue Raiford,
Ann Roper, Jane Stokes, Sandra Thorne.
GIRLS' DRILL
TEAM
The Girls' Drill Team marches with precision and skill at football
games and on Sabre Day. This excellent organization is made up
ofthese talented girls:
Barbara Askew,
Mary Nell -Askew, Nancy Bagnall, Wanda Bruce, Nancy Brinkley,
Phyllis Bullman, Theresa Campbell, Charlotte Coan, Terry Collins,
Nancy Croker, Betty Derrick, Co. captain; Geraldine Elrod, Carol
Garvin, Carol Ann Guinade, Joyce Hamilton, Co-captain; Susan Hill,
Linda Hopkins, Pat Jackson, Prances King, Jackie Kirk, Juanita
Ladd, Ann Lee, Leslie Lewis, Claire McKune, Connie Miles, JoAnn
Rosen, Melissa Scott, Clem Skinner, Brenda Smith, Joan Zimmerman.
B-TEAM FOOTBALL
The B-team Football team has an outstanding 4-1-1 record for this
year. They have gained 99 points in opposition and given up only
6 points. The team's outstanding players are Jim Howard, voted
Most Valuable Player of the Year, Johnny Johnson, Paul Kindsvater,
Alex Povilaitis, Mark Lichtenstein, and Johnny Sower.
B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS
The B-Tearn Cheerleaders eagerly participate in such activities as cheering at Varsity and B-Team football games, Thus they promote school spirit. They also send two representatives to the Inter-School Cheerleading Council.
EIGHTH GRADE
CHEERLEADERS
An event anxiously awaited by most 8th grade girls is the tryouts
for the 8th Grade Cheerleaders. At this time girls are chosen
who display not only talent at cheering, but also willingness
to take an active part in all the numerous activities of promoting
school spirit.
EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM
This year the 8th Grade Football Team has a record of 4-1-1. In
opposition they have gained 73 points while they lost only 25.
The Most Valuable Player chosen by the team is Fred Taylor. Other
outstanding players are Myron Dwoskin, Ben Crawford, and Lane
Wolbe.
VARSITY TRACK
The year 1957 was a successful one for the Varsity team, which
finished the season as citv champions. The Most outstanding memb~r
of the group was John Hatcher, who wori first place in city competition
and tied for fourth place in the state. Landy Carmer also placed
in the city. Varsity Track Team: Kimbrough
Davis, Harold Gelber, Charles Rosenfeld, Joe Miller, Jon Jack.
son, Stephen Schneider, John Hatcher, Randy Austin, Landy Carmer,
Eddie Lee, Paul Kindsvater, Alfred Willis, John Halderman, Coach.
B-TEAM TRACK
The track B-Team won three meets ana lost four during 1957. Outstanding
members were Welburn Ellis for the 100-yard dash and Sy Brown
for the hurdles.
EIGHTH GRADE TRACK
The eighth grade track team worked hard during 1957. It won three out of seven games. The most outstanding member was John Anderson who won the 100-yard dash.
BASEBALL
VARSITY
Under the direction of Coach Whitsett the baseball tearn was able
to boast of a good '57 season. Mr. Whitsett's experience and training
helped to keep the team in shape. Jerry
Andrews, Senior, Outfield; Eddie Brandt, Senior, Pitcher, Shortstop;
Bobby Davis, Sophomore, Shortstop; Bobby Dodd, Sophomore, 2nd
base; Don Ewalt, Senior, Pitcher; Hilton Fuller, Sophomore, Catcher,
outfield; Stephen Gold, Junior, 1st base; Larry Laikowitz, Junior,
3rd base; Alec Long, Junior, 2nd base; Edwin Nash, Senior, Outfield;
Alvin Rogel, Junior, Pitcher; Billy Sanders, Junior, 3rd base;
Johnny Sower, Freshman, lst base; Chad Stepp, Junior, Catcher;
Charles Windham, Sophomore, Catch. er; Ned Young, Senior, Pitcher;
Mr. Whitsett, Coach.
B-TEAM
The baseball B-Team, also under the direction of Coach Whitsett,
received valuable playing experience during 1957. The boys learned
good sportsmanship and the value of fair play. Because of their
work they enjoyed a nice seaEon and looked forward to playing
Varsity baseball in the future.
Jerry Duncan,
Stuart Eizenstat, Ivan Entrekin, Denny Henderson, Johnny Johnson,
Jerry Katz, Mark Lichtenstein, Robert Lilley, Larry Peak, Jimmy
Taylor, Alvin Verner, Jim Wade. Superlatives: Hitters: Johnson
.437; Duncan 379; Pitcher: Enterkin. Mr. Skelton, Coach.
SOFTBALL
Under the direction of Mrs. Goines, the softball team had a successful
season in '57. The girls enjoyed group recreation as they worked
together to improve their playing ability. Mary
Wheeler, Maun Rudisill, Mary Alice Buchanan, Betty Connor, Marylou
Cox, Pat Byrum, Ann Taylor, Mary Hawkins, Sandra North, Annette
Valenza, Norma Croker.
GOLF
The golf team, directed by Mr. Bradshaw, had a good season during
1957. It won all but seven matches. Jerry Greenbaum and Jimmy
Cleveland were the outstanding players. They each averaged about
75. Jack Carroll, Harry Chance, Howard Fewer,
Jerry Greenbaum, Teddy Hayes, Billy Pool, Fred Scanling, Skeets
Wade, Harry Jackson, Jerry Fletcher. Mr. Fuller, Coach.
BOYS "'G" CLUB
The Boys' G Club is open to all boys who receive a letter in varsity
sports. Initiation is held in the fall. During a special assembly,
students parade in costumes and put on skits for the student body.
GIRLS "G" CLUB
The Girls' G Club is open to all girls who have earned a Gradv
letter in a varsitv sport. The members sell shakers in order to
raise money.
BOYS' TENNIS TEAM
The Boys'Tennis Team is coached expertly by Coach Russell. The
members had a record of'four wins and two losses for 1957. On
the team were Jerry Canter and Henry Bower, runners-up in the
City League Tournament doubles.
Jan Karp,
Dick Sokol, Philip Medintz, Jerry Canter, John Suddeth, Kenny
Seitz, Edward Solomon, Bill Gate, Henry Bower, Mr. Russell, Coach.
GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM
The Girls' Tennis Team is also directed by Coach Russell. The
girls had a record of three wins and three losses in 1957. The
teams' most outstanding player was Carolyn Cobb. Singles: First-Carolyn
Cobb; Second-Harriet Howle; Third-Ann Taylor; Doubles: First-Arlein
Klein, Marsha Seigal; Second-Marilyn Makover, Alice Isenberg.
GIRL'S BASKETBALL TEAM
The Girls' Basketball Team, directed by Coach Skelton, learns the fundamentals of good sportsmanship, The team members also discover the rewards of hard work and perserverance. Jane Robinson and Ann Taylor, the co-captains, contribute their experience to the success'of the team. Forwards: Mann Rudisill, Nancy Matthews, Ann Taylor-Captain; Helen Scanling, Betty Hemrick, Beth Felton, Virginia Petkas. Guards: Jane Robison-Captain; Sandra North, Sue Smith, Barbara Clapp, Pat Byrum, Louise Youngblood, Mary Alice Buchanan, Caro. lyn Brantley.
EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAM
The fundamentals of sportsmanship and tearnwork are taught to
the Eighth Grade Basketball Team. The boys are prepared through
practice for future participation in the B-Team or Varsity competition.
WRESTLING TEAM
The Grady Wrestling Team, coached by Mr. Russell, has had a very
successful year during 1958. As a group, the team placed third
in the state-wide meet; and individual members, Larry Lafkowitz,
Charles Windham, Ronny Goines, Jim Wade, Steve Orenstein, Sheets
Wade, and Lynn Christie, also brought honor to their school in
this competition. Wrestling is a sport in which any boy can participate.
Thus it has been, during the past two years, a fine addition to
the Grady family of sports.
School, day after day, seems boring to some students; but during the autumn, assemblies each Friday add spice to life at Grady. The announcements of the gridiron court winners, the fascinating plays put on by the skit club and the frantic cheering led by the cheer leaders and "Mr. School Spirit," our principal, are exciting events during the pep rallies. The hour- long assemblies also give sleepy students a chance to rest without faculty interference and worried students a chance to cram for that third period chemistry test. Thus pep rallies seem to be very necessary to Grady pupils.
When three o'clock at last arrives, school life suddenly becomes more interesting to Grady students. Jam sessions in the parking lot give pupils a chance to catch up on all the gossip that the dav has brought. Who is taking whom to the dance and what was said by which teacher are the favorite topics of conversation. During the afternoon, decorating for the big dances is completed; and on special evenings Grady students go gaily off to social events. It is a well known fact that Grady dances can provide the finest entertainment in Atlanta; for after all,
They're sponsored by Grady, Atlanta's finest school.
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