1968 Orator: "A Look Back"

Knights horizon broadens in Grady's perspective curriculum

At Grady, students are pursuing their individual interests with greater depth in specific fields, and wider range in allied fields. All this is possible because of the curriculum's emphasis on the individual. For the first time the student is at the point of focus, thus placing his needs in a truer, sharper view. From this viewpoint, the Gradyites' curriculum becomes round like a ball with the individual not enclosed but placed on a bulging surface, thus creating for him an endless horizon.

Components change shape in student life relationships

With new freedom to reach out, the eager Knight embraces all the components of student life: the spirit of the first pep assembly and football game, the beauty of the holiday dances, and the tenseness of mid-term and final exams. As he moves closer, then back, from one to the other, he learns to make keener judgments, sharper appraisals, and wiser decisions. A Knight comes to realize the scope of his school experiences and his role in them.

Bright Future for Sub-Frosh Begins on Bleak August morning

Due to a mix-up in the newspaper, over half of the prospective class of 1972 reported for orientation on a dismal, rainy Wednesday instead of the traditional last Friday of vacation. On both days the eighth graders were welcomed by Mr. Derthick, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Overton, and Mr. Morris, in addition to representatives from all school publications.

Novel cheer-in replaces pep-rally: it's a sign of the times

An era of new and different ideas produced the cheer-in; which, in replacing the pep rally, illustrated the evolutionary changes of these times. Moving the football team to the back of ym, and placing the cheerleaders in the center of the student body allowed the spirit to project outward. At the first cheer-in, the Grady Spirit, Charles Hinkle, introduced his new assistant, Gail Halpern, chosen by the cheerleaders to promote greater support for the football team.

Autumn brings a myriad of colorful school activities

The autumn months introduced the student body to the new school year. Clubs began their service, seniors applied to colleges, sophomores took the SCAT tests, and sub-freshmen received their first taste of high school life. But, most important, the football season began. Students filled the stadium even in freezing weather and often traveled long distances to share in the never-ending excitement. Concerned parents started the Booster Club to promote spirit for the team. The club also sponsored the annual Football Banquet, honoring the players. After the Woodward game, the annual Football Dance was held. Among a glittering array of semi-formals, Sandra Malloway accepted the evening's queenship.

Various Festivals help to raise spirit for homecoming week

Having begun days in advance, students perfected their plans for homecoming week; floats to parade at the game and contests to fill the week with excitement added to the festivities. The "Mr. Touchdown" contest, sponsored by the senior class, decided the most popular football player. Bob Bedford took top honors in the second annual "Mr. Ugly Legs" contest, hosted by the class of 1970.

Rounding out the week was the cheerleader gray nightie powder puff football game. Teamwork and enthusiasm helped the cheerleaders win with a score of 21-0.

Pat Meek reigns at game as 1967 Homecoming Queen

Rounding out a perfect week of anticipation, Homecoming night proved a real winner. The band struck up the Alma Mater, the half-time floats awaited their competition, and the eager crowd watched the court as they promenaded onto the field to await the traditional crowning of the lucky winner. Pat Meek was the choice of the students' secret ballot vote.

Completing the ideal game, the Gray Knights beat Jonesboro with a score of 33-12. The Jive Masters provided the music for the first true Homecoming victory dance in many years.

Students pause at Thanksgiving to help the not-so-fortunate

Thanksgiving was not only a happy time, but also a serious one. Students stopped to remember those less fortunate than they. Large quantities of canned food were donated to provide holiday dinners for families who would not otherwise have them. Jimmy Bentley, state Comptroller General, spoke at the Thanksgiving assembly on the opportunities offered today's teenagers. Both the Girls' Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus helped to enrich the program.

Mrs. Taylor assumes double role of parent and teacher

Living in the Grady community with her husband and son Tony,. Mrs. Helen Taylor extends herself to encompass all Grady life. Along with parent responsibilities, her day includes four senior English classes and adviser of the Southerner.

Senior superlatives are announced at the annual Winter Prom

The season to be jolly once again descended on Grady High. Halls were trimmed with colorful decorations. Festivities began with the holiday assembly. After the reading of the Christmas and Chanukah stories, Santa Claus paid his annual visit. The Exotics provided background music for the announcement of the senior superlatives at the Winter Prom.

Enchanting winter season enhances school activities

A potpourri of events placed students knee-deep in winter activities. Monthly projects and quarterly exams filled busy weeks while basketball games provided the season with its necessary excitement. Prior to the Grady-Griffin game, the Distributive Education Club sponsored a "take it out on the car" bash. Competing with these enjoyable events, the National Merit and the National Math tests challenged academic juniors, while the Betty Crocker test sought the "Homemaker of Tomorrow." "Pajama Game" was the choice for the senior play. All of the events came to a complete halt when a surprising four-inch snowfall caused a one-day school closing and pcstponed the December college boards, but the students' determination won out as students and teachers slipped and slid all winter long.

Crompton Bar Sets mood at the Silver Slipper Ball

Lively music and colorful semi-formals added to the atmosphere of the Silver Slipper Ball, held at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. In the middle of the festivities, all eyes turned toward the co-presidents, Alan and Perla, as they announced Cinderella and Prince Charming, Susan Pittman and Bob Bedford, and their court Connie Clark and Mark Antebi, seniors; Joyce Blair and Bill Reese, juniors; Marguerite Mitchell and Glenn Wrightson, sophomores; Cindy Bynum and Kirk Reaves, freshmen, and Judy Cameron and Jimmy Sheer, sub-freshmen.

Grady once again extends welcome to foreign exchange student

On August 28 the student body welcomed Seny Hernandez from a neighboring South American country. Her warm smile won her a place in school activities: mixed chorus, Knacks Social Club, senior play chorus. From this experience both Seny and Grady students delighted in its benefits and hoped for more similar opportunities.

Spring brings both TWIRP and first annnual Miss Grady pageant

When flowers bloomed and sunshine filled the air, everyone knew spring was here. Juniors sponsored the first Miss Grady Pageant with Liz Lee's winning the title of Miss Grady and Adrianna Amado's becoming her junior counterpart. To earn money for band equipment, the band sponsored the talent show on March 29. The usual TWIRP week came and Pee Wee Reese again became Mr. Snowman. Rounding out spring holidays was the election of 1968-69 class officers and co-presidents.

The last day of school brings relief to some, regret to most

Looked forward to by nearly everyone, the closing days of school finally arrived, bringing with them many joyous events. Approximately 240 seniors received their diplomas, with most of them going on for a higher education. Juniors proudy flashed their newly-acquired senior rings, yet a certain sadness hovered as students realized that it was the close of a very good year.

Mr. Derthick joins committee for twelve-month school system

Although Mr. Derthick's Russian trip was over its effects had hardly begun. He was constantly busy talking to clubs and groups about education. He was also part of a national committee which studied the usage of computers in education both in scheduling and teaching. This was a great honor since he was the only southern educator on this committee. To add to this he was a member of the steering committee in charge of planning the twelve month school system. As busy as Mr. Derthick was, he always had enough time for matters of importance to students.

Administration improves the current school attendance record

To keep a school in full operation in spite of interruptions by holidays and illnesses required administrative staff constantly on the alert. As assistant principal, Mr. H. B. Miller shared many the administrative duties with Grady's principal, Mr. Derthick. Mr. Miller also received much valuable assistance in attendance and discipline from Mr. Charles Maupin, who switched from coaching to become a full time member of the academic's personnel. With careful screening of all check-out excuses and illnesses, Mrs. Irvin kept a pulse on the school's physical condition. She made sure that the school stayed in its top notch condition by supervising the many various medical tests and keeping accurate medical records on all students.

Office personnel helps in regulating school actions

Even before the school doors opened in September the office staff: Mrs. Jane Asbury, Mrs. Sarah Chaffin, and Mrs. Marcell Scarboro, were preparing for the students' arrival. Mrs. Scarboro executed Mr. Derthick's plans for student scheduling. She also handled all of Grady's funds from the various clubs and organizations. Anticipating the need for accurate records, the staff carefully scanned homeroom enrollments for more equal class distribution in order that course enrollments maintained a policy of equalization.

Grady's counselors aid and guide seniors for college

To Grady's students their counselors were more than mere advisers, but'were helpful friends. Mr. Charles Morris and Mrs. Mary Overton aided students in such problems as preparing transcripts, acquiring information on colleges, and securing jobs. They also administered the PSAT, SAT, and other tests required for colleges.

Miss Martha Lynch guided eighth graders in planning their high school program and in adjusting to the high school routine.

Library begins collection of photos to aid students

Adapting for the individual--four words that were ever-present on the lips and in the minds of Grady's librarians. The librarian, Miss Martha Respess, and assistants Mrs. Dorothy Fellows and Mrs. Marie Trotter succeeded in fulfilling the students' needs at each grade level by planning a program with the student in mind.

For the eighth graders there was an orientation class so that they might become acquainted with the quickest and most efficient method of discovering information. For the ninth and early tenth graders a comprehensive study in the usage of the Readers Guide and for the student body there was an entire week set asideand devoted for the Georgia Authors Week Program. During this time the library embellished the walls with the portraits of Georgia authors, their book covers, and many interesting facts of their lives.

Besides these specialized tasks, the library, under the guidance of Mrs. Trotter, collected and filed all types of flat pictures. These pictures were taken from magazines, books, and newspaper in an effort to aid the student visually. The library became in charge of the audio-visual materials.

Cafeteria presents faculty with an honor breakfast

Serving lunch to over a thousand students a day is no easy job, but Mrs. Strickland, with the help of her excellent staff, did it one hundred and eighty times. This task also included special banquets and the Christmas breakfast before the holidays. Whether it was an ordinary school lunch or a very special banquet, Mrs. Virginia Strickland acted as a gracious hostess to her guests. With the help of cashiers Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Fields, no Gradyite waited too long for his lunch.

Aviation offers good and unusual hobby for students

Providing the correct courses for the individual student formed the curriculum for the disciplines of distributive education and aviation. Distributive education gave students a chance to get on the job training while attending school. Under this program more students found that they were able to have a job and still maintain their average. Through the supervision of Miss Eleanor Camarata the department became a liaison between employer and employee, thus helping the students and adding additional work force to the community. Commuting between classroom and airport Mrs. Georgia Eidson and her students engaged in aviation as a hobby and a possible future career.

Mathematics department introduces new courses to curriculum

An additional number of mathematcis courses in the curriculum offered greater selection to the individual student. These classes ranged from Elementary Calculus Through Limits, for college bound students, to Business Math for students entering business after graduation. Overhead projectors, three-dimensional figures, and a number of charts were just a few of the audio-visual aides used to enhance these courses. Plans to enlarge the curriculum are in progress which will include more electives and more advanced courses.

Independent studies highlight science department's progress

Individualized studies became the general practice in Grady's science department. Because of the department's additional faculty there was sufficient help for students who were interested in science projects and independent study programs. By using scholarship money, special study equipment, such as a mettler balance and a Michaelson interferometer, opened new fields in physics. A pilot course, Interaction of Matter emerged from this abundance of interested faculty, and scientific-minded students.

Well-known outside speakers highlight social studies courses

Using comparison as an approach, the social studies department presented history in relation to the present. As always current events received emphasis, but field trips and outside speakers added live interest to today's news. Speakers such as Charles Weltner, Jonas Werzberger, and Steve Schneider gave incentives to many individual students and Mr. Hilderbrand added extra spice with his first-hand observation from his many trips abroad. Other members of the faculty were: Miss Joan Basler, Mr. Bill Chadwick, Mr. James Draa, Mrs. Georgia Eidson, Mr. Bill Haithcock, Mr. Dooley Matthews, Miss Mariana O'Kelley, and Miss Leora Spears.

Unique CSL course gives many more studentss a chance to learn

As Atlanta grew culturally, Grady's English department enjoyed throughout the school term live drama, which provided them with a new approach in presenting their program. Class participation in attending these performances afforded excellent opportunities for informative discussions of the technical qualities of production as well as the literary qualities. With this as a stimulus, critical students approached other genres of literature from the drama of a period using tapes and records.

Some of these principles were incorporated in the Communication Skills Laboratory. This program known as CSL aimed at lessoning speech and reading differences among students. With these varied approaches students became aware of English as a necessary skill for every day living and a valuable source for entertainment and relaxation.

English becomes new course of the language curriculum

"What is a foreign language?" is a good question co ask at Grady. Latin, French, Spanish, and German have been regular courses of study in the past, but a new subject, English As a Foreign Language, appeared on the curriculum. This course, taught by Mrs. Edwina Arnold, offered English to the foreign-born.

These newcomers provided incentive and excitement to the language department, for they became a first-hand experience for the novice to try out his ability in conversation. In the Spanish department Peter Good and Adriana Amado shared their time and knowledge with the classes of Mrs. Beth Steadman and Miss Rebecca Volmer. Mrs. Trotter and Miss Christie worked closely with the French teachers, recalling interesting information about a country which was familiar to them. Students attended French plays, and experimented with wonderful French foods. Continuinthese real life activities, the German department worked with Mrs. Lotte Borges, who is German born coming to this country and majoring in German literature at Johns Hopkins. With such a climate the foreign language department created an around-the-world atmosphere in the school.

Eighth graders are now able to participate in a mixed chorus

To any student interested in furthering his -nowledge or skill in music, the music department offered him a well-balanced program. Am individual could choose from a curriculum of six challenging courses: mixed chorus, glee club, eighth grade chorus, eighth grade and second year band, or three string instrumental classes for beginners. Only recently was it possible for the eighth graders to take mixed chorus in place of General Music.

Mr. Jackson makes decision to devote all of his time to art

Having devoted his entire life to young people and the fine arts, Mr. LeRoy Jackson has decided retire from teaching. His teaching career included Bass High, Boys' High, Tech High and of course Grady. Mr. Jackson has left a wonderful remberance of himself at Grady in the form of a mural on the cafeteria wall. Coming to Atlanta in 1931 he brought with him a wonderful set of credentials, including an A.B. degree from Columbia College, where he was awarded a Henry Evans Traveling Fellow, and a year of study at the University of Munich. He married an Atlanta girl who shares his interest in young people. As for their future plans, Mr. Jackson will continue working in the field of art, while Mrs. Jackson pursues her interest in history.

Students receive excellent training from business instructors

By constantly replacing old, out-dated materials with modem ones, the business education department taught the students so skillfully that they could go straight into an office after their high school graduation. This was accomplished by offering the students such courses as: shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, and clerical training. By giving the students an opportunity to learn these skills, the three business education instructors, Mr. Fred Rheney, Mrs. Sylvia Rivenbark, and Mrs. Eve Lowe (department head), helped to mold the individual student.

Industrial Arts offer diversified courses for eager students

Capable students interested in Industrial Arts found ample courses available in print, wood, and mechanical drawing. Print students found a well equipped shop for excellent training in preparation for professional work. Techniques in the use of machinery challenged would-be wood craftsmen. In mechanical drawing the beginners orthographic projections and advanced to three dimensional drawings. The serious-mind student in mechanical drawing could select his course, depending on his ability, ranging from machine to architectural drawing.

Home economics presents a varied course of learning

Alerting the young people to proper eating habits for better health made an interesting class for all students. When this combined with the preparation and serving of good foods it became a science. This science acquainted home economics students not only with the pleasurable task of food preparation, but with the available jobs in the food industry.

The business of food was only half of the home economics department's courses. Courses in grooming and dressmaking helped the students make the most of their appearances, while learning tricks in caring for their clothes helped students look their best on their budgets.

Sergeant Doyle becomes leader of Grady's military department

Every morning during first period over 180 Grady boys marched down to the military compound. Under the capable leadership of Sergeant Doyle, they learned about subjects ranging from leadership to map reading. Besides explaining military obligations, the R.O.T.C. offered activities such as the rifle team and drill team.

In the fall, the department held Saber Day and installed the new cadet officers to their posts. As always the battalion participated in the Empty Stocking Fund, collecting over $2000 from the greater Atlanta vicinity.

STAR Sam builds computer; Stanley excels on the PSAT

Honoring those juniors and seniors who have maintained a "B" average in mathematics, Mu Alpha Theta boasted a membership of seventyfour in 1968. With its adviser, Mrs. Barnes, this club awakened new interest in mathematics.

Two outstanding members who distinguished themselves in other fields were Stanley Scheinbaum, a semi-finalist for a Senior National Honor Society scholarship, and Sam Glazer, Grady's STAR student. Sam, who scored highest on his college boards, chose Miss Lois Durling as his STAR teacher.

Four from top ten per cent chosen to represent Grady at GHP

Acting as honorary clubs for tenth through twelfth grades were the junior and Senior Beta Clubs. Thirty juniors and seniors filled the requirements for SBC and forty tenth graders were junior Beta members.

Indicative of the honor students' abilities were the representatives selected to participate in a summer study program with other honor students from the state. Grady's three representatives to this Governor's Honors Program were, Gloria Abrams, Ralph Duncan, and Melai Thompson, with Terry Sharp as an alternate.

Gradyites brought home top awards from varied competitions

Made up of members of the COLLAGE, ORATOR, and SOUTHERNER staffs, Quill and Scroll honored those juniors and seniors who made a significant contribution to a school publication.

Two other Grady girls, Norma Cathopoulis and Dorothy Peteet, distinguished themselves in another field. Their ability in French conversation won them first place in third year and second place in second year divisions, respectively.

Many Grady students entered the 1968 Science Congress. Of these, five brought home honors in the form of gold and bronze keys. These five winners were Dan Barker, Sam Glazer, Gloria Langford, Steve Robkin, and Babs Strong.

Music rang as orchestra, band, and chorus scored their notes

One of the highest honors possible to a high school musical student is to be selected for AllState chorus, band, or orchestra. These groups included the best young musicians in Georgia, who had to go through months of rigorous practice and a tough audition for selection. Yet even with this difficult competition, Grady supplied the band and orchestra with three first chair players and the assistant concert master.

The 1968 participants in All-State chorus were Pat Black, Cynthia Clements, David Hansen, Sylvia Holts, Kathy Jackson, and Charles Lynch. Those in All-State orchestra were Julia Barker, Nan Barker, Linda Caraway, Paul Golden, Dave Hamrick, and Don Rechtman. Carol Lee Smith represented Grady in the All-State band.

Bill, Connie and Debbie merit national recognition

As a club, the Senior National Honor Society recognized those juniors and seniors who mainained an overall "A" average. Other requirements for membership, such as leadership, character and service, reflected in the three outstanding senior members who won recognition as merit scholars. These three students, Debbie Abraham, Connie Clark, and Bill Lyle, proved their abilities by scoring highest on a National Merit Test.

Similarly, the junior National Honor Society honored those tenth graders who met the same requirements of grades and character. With their sponsor, Mrs. Amos, JNHS launched into active support of the American Field Service foreign student program. With the help of Seny Hernandez and other foreign students, they made posters to raise the question, "Would you like to be a foreign student?"

Band Marches in parade for premiere of "Gone With the Wind"

Drumming up spirit at football games was only a small part of the Band's varied activities. Along with the orchestra they sponsored a candy sale to raise money. The five hundred dollars they made in profit went for instrument repair. In early December, several members of the band and five of the majorettes attended a music clinic at The University of Georgia.

Displaying their cultural aspects, the band performed at several concerts throughout the year. Early morning ensemble practices and after-school solo sessions greatly improved the band's proficiency and enabled them to receive a superior rating in the annual Spring Music Festival. The band also gave a Christmas Concert and exhibited their skill at a Lenox Square Concert. In March, the band sponsored and participated in a talent show.

To sum up a particularly active year, the band chartered buses to Callaway Gardens and spent a fun-filled day there.

Majorettes are active in All-Star, Dixie Rebelette twirling

During football season, the majorettes, practiced long hours after school in preparation for the weekly half-time shows. Their efforts resulted in more colorful, exeiting performances. They also brightened the weekly pep rallies with their enthusiastic twirling routines. In the Spring Music Festival, the corps received a well-deserved superior rating.

Head majorette Debbie Greenway was also an Atlanta All-Star Majorette. Two other members of the corps, Susan Carrier and Deedy Van Dyke, were active Dixie Rebelettes.

Orchestra receives superior rating in annual Music Festival

Under the direction of Mr. Seitz, the orchestra once again achieved the epitome in musical excellence. Besides performing at several concerts throughout the year, the orchestra entered the Spring Music Festival in Class A-where the competition is toughest. They also performed at a Grady P.T.A. meeting.

Several members of the orchestra were also members of the Atlanta Youth Symphony. Many long hours of practicing went into the Symphony's weekly rehearsals. Nan Barker, solo celloist and Youth Symphony member, also honored Grady by making All-State Orchestra.

Eighth grade chorus draws seventy-five sub-freshmen

New to Grady's music department, the Eighth Grade Chorus, composed of about seventy-five members, initiated a new tradition here. To accommodate their great number, they met at two different periods during the day. Along with the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus they gave Christmas and spring concerts. All three choruses also performed at the February P.T.A. meeting.

Several members of the Mixed Chorus made All-State Chorus. These included Kathy Jackson, Sylvia Holts, Pat Black, Cynthia Clements, Charles Lynch, and David Hansen. Also participating in the statewide Music Festival, the Mixed Chorus received a superior rating for their performance of "Frere Jacques" and "Kyrie Eleison."

Highlighting a very active year, the Mixed Chorus and Glee Club took a pleasure trip to Callaway Gardens. The band and orchestra also chartered buses for the trip.

Audio-Visual Club operates and distribute equipment

Under the guidance of Mrs. Kemp, the Audio-Visual Department proved to be quite efficient. Whenever a teacher needed a projector to show films or slides, an Audio-Visual worker was on hand to supply the necessary equipment and operate it, if necessary.

With the aid of art teacher Miss Mueller, Art Club members prepared and exchanged a scrapbook with a high school in Greece. The scrap book included sketches and photographs describing the way of life in the United States. Members also spent a day at Stone Mountain sketching the area.

FTA members help elementary school students at Spring Street

FTA's goal was to acquaint students with the opportunities and advantages open in the field of education. Traditionally held in the spring, a tea, hosted by FTA members, was given for teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day.

Besides raising one hundred dollars for a scholarship fund, some members of the club went once aweek to Spring Street School where they spent an hour helping students with reading, spelling, writing, and arithmetic.

Participating in several activities throughout the year, Future Homemakers of America recognized the importance of becoming good, productive homemakers. Projects for the year included: Selling cookbooks, initiating clean-up campaign, making valentine decorations for teachers, and selling pancake tickets.

Summing up the year, FHA members sponsored a Mother, Father, Daughter Tea and went on an outing to Lake Spivey.

Language clubs promote an understanding of foreign cultures

All four language clubs had a unified purposeto gain an understanding of foreign people in foreign lands. To achieve this primary goal, the various clubs explored not only the languages of the people, but also their history and customs. Organized this year, the new French club, Le Cercle Francais, went as a group to see jean-Paul Sartre's "The Flies" and had a progressive dinner with French food in the spring. Exemplifying the age-old adage "Learning can be fun," the Advanced French Club made puppets and gave puppet shows using, of course, French dialogue.

Hearing speakers from Spain, Cuba, and other Spanish-speaking countries, the Spanish Club learned a great deal about Spanish customs and way of life.

Associated with the junior Classical League, the Latin Club attended the annual JCL state convention at Rock Eagle. The club held two bake sales in November and March. Wearing the traditional togas, Latin club members held their annual banquet at the Sweden House on April 11.

Trip to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, highlights Science Club's year

A genuine interest in science was the only requirement for membership in the Science and Biology Club. Because of a profound desire to further their scientific knowledge, Science Club members went on field trips to the IBM Computer Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Fernbank Science Center. Members also heard Dr. Palms speak on space physics and related subjects.

Ever striving to progress, the Science Club published an issue of the Georgia Junior Academy of Science Newspaper.

Bermuda Shorts Day and Car Bash are sponsored by D.E.

Affiliated with the Kiwanis Club, the Key Club remained one of Grady's better service clubs . Supporting the clean-up campaign, members made "Keep Grady Clean" posters. They also contributed a Thanksgiving basket and a Christmas tree for the cafeteria. Coordinating the "Toys for Tots" campaign at Grady, they collected a number of toys for the unfortunate children who would not have had any. Keeping with tradition, all Key Club members wore coats and ties in honor of Beethoven's Birthday.

Supporting the ideals of business and salesmanship, the Distributive Education Club learned many valuable business techniques. Under the guidance of Miss Camarata, they met during third and fourth periods and then left school for their respective jobs. In the fall, the club sponsored a Bermuda Shorts Day. Before the Griffin basketball game, the D.E. Club sponsored a Car Bash enabling students to show their spirit by beating on an old car with a sledge hammer.

Highlighting the year, a banquet given by club members' employers, was held at the Regency.

Junior Civitans give a valentine party for students at Couch

To build better citizens in the home, community, and school was the ambitious purpose of the Junior Civitans. Projects for the year included: a spirit campaign, fruit cake sale, and Battle of the Bands. In the spring members also attended a Civitan Convention at Jekyll Island. The new Civitan club, Junior Civitans, enthusiastically supported "Project Rhino." Working with other Civitan clubs in the area, they raised money to buy a rhinoceros for the zoo.

Joe K' s assist eighth graders and collect for March of Dimes

Dedicated to the memory of Joe Kelly, a former Grady teacher, the Joe K's, composed of eight senior Jewish girls and eight senior Christian girls, served the school in various ways. During the first few weeks of school, the Joe K's wore badges reading, "Do you need a Joe K's help?" to aid new, confused students. They also decorated the Christmas tree in front of the office and collected for the March of Dimes campaign. Each member passed her membership onto a junior girl at the end of the year and the new Joe K's served at the annual Baccalaureate service.

In existence five years, the Rufus B. Godwin Memorial Club kept up its standard of excellence in service. Besides keeping the school grounds clean, members honored teachers by wearing coats and ties and presenting them with beautiful orchids.

SOUTHERNER wins Laura Dorough Dyar service award

Winning the 1967 Laura Dorough Dyar Award for outstanding campus-community service, the SOUTHERNER strove to maintain high standards. Monthly editions informed the student body about recent happenings and provided entertainment. Acting as a stimulus, the various editorials forced students to think seriously and act on such problems as cheating, block voting, and choosing the appropriate college.

This year the staff fooled everyone by having the Yutz, the April Fool's Day paper come out not on April 1, but near the middle of the month. Besides its traditional Christmas dinner and end-of- year publications banquet, the SOUTHERNER sponsored the annual Twirp dance and Snowman contest.

COLLAGE issues two editions of magazine, sponsors light show

Formed in May, 1967, the COLLAGE, Grady's literary magazine, published its first edition in early January, 1968. Containing a mixture of poetry, short stories, and literary criticism, the COLLAGE was the composite result of hardworking staff members interested in presenting an inventive magazine to their readers. Besides the staff's own literary contributions, they accepted and edited the creative works of other students.

Along with ORATOR and SOUTHERNER staff members and advisers, COLLAGE members attended the SIPA Convention at Washington and Lee University. They also sponsored a journalism workshop and a light show and dance for the student body.

Smallest staff ever commands first place for Orator at SIPA

For the seventh consecutive year, the Orator staff took the day coach to Lynchburg and crossed the mountains to the Washington and Lee campus to attend the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. For the third time the proud staff brought home the plaque for the highest score in their class division and for the second time scored runner-up for the coveted F. J. Gilliam Award.

Operating with a staff of thirteen members and one adviser, the Orator produced the complete book. It promoted the selling of advertising, selling of books, and the editorial coverage of the school year. To the Orator staff the comment most prized on the critique was "pride runs throughout the book." The staff takes pride in its responsibility to show Grady at her best.

Honor Council promotes honesty, I. C. C. unifies social clubs

To help students realize the importance of honor and integrity and to help stop widespread cheating, the Honor Council designated the week of March 18-22 as "Honor Council Week." Honor Council members outlined the purpose and code.

Binding together all social clubs under the Student Council was the aim of Inter-Club Council. Besides sponsoring the annual Christmas Dance, the I.C.C. coordinated the activities of the various clubs and organizations.

Jr. Jaycees honor Mr. Morris with Teacher Appreciation Award

Holding monthly meetings, the Jr. Jaycees proved to be one of Grady's more progressive clubs. Honoring Mr. Morris, senior counselor, as the senior teacher who had helped them the most their last year at Grady, the Jr. Jaycees presented him with a plaque. Members volunteered services at the Measles Vaccination Center.

In their first year of existence, the Henry Grady Securities Investment Club designated as their purpose the stimulation of young people's interest in the business world. With the help of stockbroker Steve Schneider, the club bought shares of stock in the school's name. These shares were to be passed on to future Investment Clubs.

Student Council publishes the WHO'S WHERE, GASC journal

Innovation was the by-word of Grady's Student Council. The student government, under the guidance of co-presidents Alan Dinerman and Perla Tuchman, went all out to make Grady the best ever. By changing the old type pep assembly to the new "cheer-in," the Student Council was able to witness a great increase in student response.

Throughout the year the Student Council sponsored several dances. Proving to be a great change and success, the dance after the Druid Hills game featured the "Henchmen." The Football Dance in the Bel Air Hotel highlighted the football season and the Silver Slipper accented the end of the first school semester.

Besides compiling the WHO'S WHERE, the student directory, the Student Council, being the journal school for the Georgia Association of Student Councils, also published a GASC news journal. The newspaper related all student government activities from the various schools.

Along with raising $180.00 to readopt Grady's Korean child, Yung Ai, the Student Council collected clothing for bundle days of "Save the Children Federation." They also sponsored a Teachers' Valentine Tea and the student-faculty basketball game.

Coed Hi-Y sends two delegates to the Georgia Youth Assembly

Formerly known as Christian Fellowship, th, Grady Coed-Hi-Y promoted the ideals of Christianity. The bi-weekly meetings at Peachtree Christian church were only a small part of the group's activities. Along with scheduled retreats, including one in March at Camp Waco, members attended a governmental clinic at the state Capitol on December 8. In January they attended a breakfast at the Marriott. Members also went to a Youth Assembly at the Capitol in April.

Participating in the Fall Festival of Nations, Y-Teens chose Venezuela as their project. Their display included an assortment of Venezuelan coins, post cards, and maps. In the spring, members took part in the city-wide bake sale.

Active in sports, Pep Club and G-Club promote spirit

Composed of girls who have earned a varsity letter in a varsity sport-cheerleading, basketball, or tennis, the Girls' G-Club promoted school spirit and participated in school activities. Eligible girls were invited to join the club in spring and were formally initiated by wearing unusual costumes all day at school.

Raising spirit at football games, basketball games, and pep assemblies was the worthwhile purpose of the Pep Club. Their unfailing support in the cheering stands gave the student body the incentive to likewise support Grady's teams.

Profiting from summer camp, cheerleaders use ideas

Promoting spirit in the student body, encouraging attendance at football and basketball games, and cheering at these games were the primary purposes of the cheerleaders. Connected with the American Cheerleaders' Association, based in Leesburg, Florida, cheerleaders were required to attend the A.C.A. summer camp.

Besides their traditional before-game dinners, the Varsity Cheerleaders decorated locker rooms and also decorated for the Football Banquet. Helping the Varsity with eighth grade orientation, B- Team Cheerleaders acquainted new students with Grady. All three squads made spirit posters.

Mustangs win ORATOR trophy for the second time

For the second consecutive year, the Mustangs, a junior social club, won the annual yearbook ad contest. These service-minded girls not only supported the school by selling ads, but also participated in decorating for the Christmas dance and in February took part in a community clothes drive. Giving a Christmas party for the children at Aidmore Hospital, the Mustangs brought happiness to the less fortunate.

Social clubs prove their worth through diversified projects

Collecting for various charities and cheering up the sick children in hospitals throughout the Atlanta area, many social clubs exemplified their community spirit. By participating in such worthy causes, the members of these clubs disproved the popular notion that social clubs were just fun organizations. Besides contributing cookies to all school dances, the social clubs supported the clean-up campaign and strove to beautify Grady.

Varsity's record does not reveal true team ability

Doubling their number of wins over last year, the 1967 Gray Knights bettered their scoring average and exhibited a tighter defense. Lack of good secondary teams to replace the weary starters cost the team a few victories, but after a slow start the team gained experience and gave due battle to the remainder of their opponents.

Although Harper ruined the debut of the Knights by a 35-0 score, Grady made a fine defensive effort and trailed only 7-0 going into the fourth quarter. The Knights tired and the Trojans, behind the running of Herbert Mulker, exploded for four touchdowns. The next week the Knights scored their first touchdown of the season against Druid Hills on a Steve Miller run after taking a lateral from Moss Robertson. The Red Devils, however, on the fine playing of quarterback Doug Daniels smothered Grady 38-7. In one of the zaniest games ever played at Grady, the R. E. Lee Rebels nipped the Knights 17-14 on a penalty ruling. The Knights led 14-0 in the third quarter, having scored on a seven yard pass from Rodney Perry to Bobby Hendrix. Lee, however, came back to tie and win the ballgame.

Grady 0 Harper 35
Grady 7 Druid Hills 38
Grady 14 . . . R. E. Lee 17
Grady 13 . . . Forest Park 17
Grady 6 . . . Price 12
Grady 33 . . . Jonesboro 12
Grady 7 . . . Griffin 6
Grady 0 . . . Washington 12
Grady 7 . . . Howard 14
Grady 13 . . . Woodward 29

All-state Bedford reflects some some light in a bad season

The Knights traveled to Forest Park and in a heartbreaker lost to the Panthers. The contest was a see-saw battle with Grady's scores coming on a two-yard smash by Bob Bedford after a Ronnie Baron interception and a fifty-nine yard run by Rodney Perry. Time ran out on the Knights as Grady lost 17-13. In the next game Price, playing good head-ups football, took advantages of Gray Knight errors to post a 12-6 victory. Gardy's only score come on a weaving fifty-six-yard run by Rodney Perry.

Spirit was an all time high as the Knights stomped the Jonesboro Cardinals 33-12 to end a six- year homecoming jinx. The second time Grady had the ball they punched it over on a ten yard sweep by Rodney Perry. Bedford converted and the Knights led 7-0. In the second period Perry scampered 15 yards for another score and later in the period threw a touchdown pass to Phillip Watson after Robbie Baron blocked a Cardinal punt. The Knights led 33-0 before the subs went in and Jonesboro scored.

Cheered on by four busloads of students who made the trip to Griffin, the Knights beat the Eagles 7-6 in probably their best game of the year. Griffin drew first blood but missed the PAT. Grady came back in the 2nd quarter after a fiftyyard run by Steve Miller on a pass to Watson. Bob Bedford's kick was good and Grady was ahead to stay. Hampered by many errors and penalties, the Knights were blanked by Washington 12-0. The Knights received a hard blow when quarterback Rodney Perry dislocated his shoulder.

Playing with sub quarterback Rick Maher and led by Steve Miller, Grady played three periods of good football and led the Howard Rams 7-0. In the fourth quarter though, the bottom fell out and the Rams scored twice to win 14-7. Now, Eeverly hampered by injuries the Knights fought valiantly in their final game against a much stronger Woodward Academy squad. They played with spirit and determination by marching seventy-six yards for a score the first they had the ball. The Knights scored again in the third quarter on a seventy-six-yard run by Steve Miller but Woodward's manpower and the running of Tony Bono felled the Knights 29-13.

B-teamers have sad season with one win, four losses

Continually plagued by injuries, the B-team compiled a 1-4 record under their new coach, Mr Haithcock. Despite their final record, the players gained vital experience and will be a valuable asset to the varsity in the future. The team pro duced several players of note: Rick Lewis, Steve Tinter, Mike Smith, and Steve Enloe. The talent and leadership of these players enabled the team to gain self-confidence. They worked to develop the basic skills necessary to master the game. According to Coach Haithcock, the boys who came out and finished exhibited courage and loyalty to their teammates. The B-team, exhibiting an aggressive defense and strong offensive backfield, contributed greatly to the Grady athletic program through their spirit and desire to win.

Participation and endurance are eighth grade achievements

Grady's eighth grade football team proved to be an overall model of the varsity. Winning the same percentage of games, they possessed many of the faults and strong points of the varsity. Evidence of Coach Chadwick's successful job with the Baby Knights is the thirty-four boys out of thirty-six that came out finished the season.

Beating Price and tying Southwest in the openers, the squad produced a few stars. Halfback Leonard Holmes and fullback Jimmy Sheer enlightened the backfield, while Arnoldo Villanovas stood out on the line. Their two lopsided defeats came against previously unscored upon Therrell and unbeaten Washington. The most important thing the team gained from their first football season at Grady was not a string of victories, rather, experience and determination for their future seasons at Grady.

Harriers and Boone achieve fifth place in city finals

After weeks of determined practice, the Grady cross-country team encountered a successful season, winning three and loosing three. Coached by Mr. Chadwick, they finished fifth in the city meet, with Mike Boone placing fourth overall. The team finished fourth in the region meet, on the strength of Mike Boone's first place finish and Joe Herndon's twelfth. However, they placed fifteenth overall against experienced competition in the state meet.

Gymnastics represents Grady at various functions and meets

Grady's gymnastics team began in a round of competition. Varied activities made up their schedule as they attended the National Gymnastics Clinic during Christmas holidays and the Confederate National Gynmastics Meet in February. Membership was open to students of all grades who meet the requirements established by Mrs. Tibbles and Mrs. Taylor. As. a reward for the hard work and tough competition of the year, the members planned a trip to the Summer Olympics in Mexico City in October.

Baron leads Grady to four victories in twenty game schedule

Inexperience along with lack of team talent seemed to be the basketball team's major shortcomings as they compiled only four wins during their twenty game season. Possessing the worst record in several varsity seasons, however, put no damper on their spirit. It was the boys' pulling their utmost until the end of every game and till the very end of the season that filled Grady stands with students at every home game.

The first string consisted of five of the six seniors on the team, with the extra man at the guard position. Occupying the guard slots were Mike Newman, Arthur Brannen, and Lucious Gantt. Junior Phillip Watson started as guard until he suffered an unfortunate accident early in the season. Forwards, Larry Enloe and Robbie Baron, maintained their positions throughout the season. The team's real height came in the form of 6'4" center Richard Loggins.

Grady 57 . . . N. Fulton 83
Grady 72 . . . Northside 105
Grady 57 . . . Howard 61
Grady 60 . . . F. Park 71
Grady 76 . . . Woodward 62
Grady 72 . . . Jonesboro 69
Grady 70 . . . R. E. Lee 83
Grady 57 . . . Griffin 80
Grady 66 . . . Southwest 65
Grady 62 . . . Therrell 91
Grady 35 . . . R. E. Lee 70
Grady 38 . . . Forest Park 68
Grady 54 . . . Southwest 60
Grady 70 . . . Griff in 66
Grady 63 . . . Jonesboro 77
Grady 64 . . . Washington 72
Grady 51 . . . Howard 71
Grady 58 . . . Therrell 72
Grady 53 . . . Washington 70

Height and inexperience lead list of problems for girls teams

Losing four of their six starters last year, the girls' basketball team found inexperience as their major handicap. However, the season's progress saw many improved players. This is evidenced by the fact that their four wins came toward the latter half of their season. Sisters Polly Meek, who scored most of the points, and Pat Meek, the defensive standout, gave their foremost in effort and talent to the team.

Coach Haithcock, working with a very limited imber of players, only eleven, saw the four wins coming against Southwest, Therrell, and Washington twice, a feasible percentage considering e problems this team had to work with. Speaking of the team's accomplishments, he said, "Since our region is one of the toughest regions in the state, I was very proud of the way we took our disheartening finish."

Grady 19 . . . N. Fulton 31

Grady 27 . . . Northside 47

Grady 28 . . . Howard 38

Grady 23 . . . Forest Park 50

Grady 26 . . . Jonesboro 59

Grady 28 . . . R. E. Lee 62

Grady 33 . . . Griffin 59

Grady 26 . . . Southwest 51

Grady 35 . . . Therrell 26

Grady 34 . . . R. E. Lee 53

Grady 31 . . . Forest Park 58

Grady 39 . . . Southwest 32

Grady 36 . . . Howard 38

Grady 31 . . . Griffin 57

Grady 28 . . . Jonesboro 44

B-teamers provide highest percentage of basketball teams

Winning three of their ten games, the B-team basketball squad pulled Grady basketball's highest percentage. Coach Bush counted the loss of their major potential starters to the Varsity as their greatest handicap. However, due to the ability of players like Mike Smith, Steve Lipton, Steve Fuqua, and Rick Stanfill, the team did not have a complete shortage of talent. Washington's score-trippling victory over the Knights was the only humiliating defeat for the junior Knights.

Winless season kills drive and spirit in 8th graders

Grady's eighth grade basketball team claimed lack of height to be their major problem as they dropped all of their games. Coach Phil Alexander coached the baby Knights through the beginning and major part of their season with Dave Nugent taking over for the last few games. Speaking on the team's disappointing record, Jimmy Presmanes said, "We had so many problems and so little hustle, that our winless season is understandable. "

Soccer teams adds new excitement to Grady Athletic Department

Grady's newest team, the soccer team, enjoyed one of the few fruitful seasons at Grady this year. Coached by Mr. Chadwick and led by tri-captains Mark Antebi, Bob Bedford, and Mike Boone, they compiled a 7-1-2 reguler season record and were first place and undefeated in their region. In tournament play the Knights lost two very close games.

The scoring punch for the team was provided by Mark Antebi; defensive standouts were halfbacks Bob Bedford and Mike Boone, and goalie Bobby Glisson. Other starters included Paul Schoenberger, David Duval, Mark Evans, Joe Herndon, and Mike Hampton.

Through the use of extensive exercise and calisthenics, Coaches W. A. Skelton and Phil Alexander attempted to improve the physical fitness of young Gradyites. In addition to these exercises and the normal sports of football, softball, and basketball, the coaches, hoping to improve the coordination and strength of the boys, added soccer to the curriculum.

For the girls Miss Mariana Taylor and Mrs. Pat Baker emphasized agility and poise through the use of gymnastics. Making use of the balance beam, parallel bars, and the trampoline, they offered the girls a pleasurable way to exercise and established for them health habits to follow.

Tennis team provides Grady with boys and girls' sports

As always, tennis came to Grady amidst a fury of competition for highest ranking among the Grady participants. However, once team ranking was achieved, those girls and boys who ranked highest proved their ability by competing in their four games and tournament against other schools. Stan Scheinbaum, Jeff Baumrind, Howard Ellison, Bobby Lowcrave, Richard Loggins, Mike Newman, and Bobby Glustrom proved consistant a most games on the boys team. Playing for the girls, the usual starters were Polly Meek, Pat Meek, Susan Wright, Lynn Adams, Cindy Adams, and April Shumaker. Both teams saw new players occupying most of the starting positions.

Golf team adds individual competition to team's play

The golf team presented sports-minded Gradyites with a channel of athletics which puts stress on overall team play made possible by individual skill. Nearly twenty boys came out for the team which was coached by Mr. Webster Skelton. Larry Enloe, Alan Gerber, and Paul Schoenberger seemed to be three of the most likely starting candidates. However, Coach Skelton was quick to remark that starters are picked solely on their low scoring potential and their ability to play under pressure. Competition included various 3-AAA teams in Grady's region.

Classroom and extracurricular activities fill coaches' day

Grady's coaching staff consisted of five men, all diversified in their areas of specialty. Jack Bush, being the athletic director, headed the staff and was also head coach of the Varsity Football team. Varsity line coach, Phil Alexander, and backfield coach, Webster Skelton, headed the Varsity Track and Boys' Varsity Basketball team, in that respective order. In charge of eighth grade football, Bill Chadwick was also the coach of the young, victorious soccer team. Mr. Haithcock, who coordinated B-team football, led the girls' Varsity basketball team.

For coaches Alexander and Skelton, morning and early afternoon activities consisted of Physical Education classes with eighth and ninth graders. This time period found Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Bush, and Mr. Haithcock in the classroom teaching.

With no sophomores and almost all new players on the squad B-team baseball had a relatively young team. Coach Chadwick, working with the boys, saw major hitting potential in Ricky Lewis, Bobby Johnson, and Jay Halpern. Infielders Bobby Hickman and Jimmy Presmanes along with pitchers Steve Lipton and Bobby Johnson proved to be the ones most adept on defense. Because they are your;g and relatively inexperienced, Mr. Chadwick hoped for a great deal of improvement and more wins as the season progressed.

Riflery adds Grady to list

Grady's most competitive and winning team, the rifle team, shot their way to the title of city runner-up. Also, coming in first in their division proved to be a great boon, according to their adviser, Sergeant Mobley. Seniors Larry Gilbert and Captain Wally Colly led the group to an almost undefeated season. The boys proved their worth vhen they won three trophies at the River Bend Invitational Meet at Lockheed. Success will not spoil the rifle team, however. Since there are only three seniors, the team looks forward to more consistent team shooting, thus an even better season next year.

Balanced team is success key for varsity track team

With much of the strength returning from last year, the Varsity track team showed their adversity by pulling strong teams in both track and field events. Seniors Steve Miller, Bob Bedford, and Mike Boone along with younger Pete Brown and Richard Boone provided speed and perseverance in the sprints and long distance runs. In field events George Palmer and Sid Stark stood out on the discus throw, while Bob Bedford was best at the shot put. High jumpers, Rodney Perry and Moss Robertson proved successful in their chosen fields. Coach Alexander stated getting in shape for track as the team's major problem.

B-team displays suitable material for future Varsities

Grady's B-Team, track squad pulled most of their talent from the ranks of their ninth graders. Frank Armour, Reginald Blue, and Will Smith showed the team's greatest running abilities, while Stan Pamfilis displayed prowess for throwing the shot. Displaying possible potential for the high jump, Larry Taylor gave the team an extra boost. Their short schedule consisted of Therrell, Southwest, Dykes, and Howard. Coach Bush worked painstakenly every day with the Junior Knight.

Strong turnout, spirit aid eighth grade track season

Due to a fairly strong showing of twenty-five boys the eighth grade track team could hardly complain of lack of potential. The boys possessed good incentive, which led to hard work and strong pursuit in their meets. Coach Chadwick, working with the boys, called the team a probable top contender in their region. Leaders in both track and field events included Jimmy Scheer, Arnaldo Villanovos, and Hunter Meadows.

Grady's first sub-freshmen chorus attests to new achievement

Although sub-freshmen were momentarily awed by new surroundings, familiar faces from their old schools and greater responsibilities quickly involved them in the Grady life. Changing classes, one of the characteristics of this new life, brought them in contact with teachers specialized in each subject. Of these subjects, English was a necessity and proved to be a challenge as they acquired a background in literature and grammar. Arithmetic and social science were requirements in the program of every sub-freshman. Home economics, wood shop, print, or mechanical drawing were alternatives to the social science course. Each eighth grader participated in P.E. unless he was a member of the band or orchestra. A revision of curriculum gave students the opportunity to take art the entire year; thus offering them the chance to delve deeper into the study of various art forms and allowing more time for creative work. Another novel experience for many sub-freshmen was the participation in the 8th grade chorus. 260 newcomers enthusiastically entered the school life of academics, sports, art, and music and proved valuable material as recruits for future activities.

Resourceful, hard working freshmen set future goals

Having survived a state of anonymity, ninth graders faced a new curriculum in which they had to make a choice of subjects for their future. Competition accelerated among them as each vied for recognition in honors classes and key positions in music, art, and athletics. Their courses of study allowed them a choice of four foreign languages: Latin, German, French, and Spanish; for some their world geography course became a fascinating study as background for current events; in English their writing and speaking reflected an understanding of literature. Along with these subjects, some students acquired worthwhile skills in home economics, woodshop, mechanical drawing, and typing. With such choices, the freshman program proved excellent preparation for preparatory courses leading eventually to college.

Toughest year confronts sophomores with selective subjects

Realizing the value of eighth and ninth grade preparation, sophomore students faced with confidence their most difficult year. Their curriculm required college prerequisites of mathematics, languages, and sciences; however for them school was not all work. For the first time, they formed social clubs, which created excitement and release from pressure of school and offered opportunities to participate with friends in performing services. Along with social clubs, sophomores were eligible for membership in the Junior Civitans Jr., the Beta Club, and the junior National Honor Society which tapped 16 proud students who boasted a 3.5 average for three consecutive semesters. As a pleasurable break from classroom, these enthusiastic workers joined teams of gymnastics, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, track, and baseball. They successfully combined their extracurricular with their academics into a successful performance throughout their sophomore year.

Eleventh graders face a realization that college lies ahead

On the Atlanta Stadium sign board the juniors boasted their superiority, and from September until June they worked to prove it. To promote spirit during football season, they sold "Blast the Eagles" ribbons for the Griffin game, and "Juniors Mourn Jonesboro" helium-filled balloons for the homecoming weekend. For the Christmas season, their personal greeting cards appeared in each teacher's box as a gesture of their thoughtfulness. With the junior-Senior prom only months away, ambitious class leaders planned a Miss Grady pageant on Saint Valentine's night.

The class made $275.00 with this event as well as discovering some fine Grady talent. Anticipating the student's desire to wear shorts, these moneyraisers planned two Bermuda Shorts' Days for fall and spring and a candy sale to catch the sweet-toothed Gradyites. With great pride the hustling juniors proudly invited the seniors to a formal dance at the Knights of Columbus Lodge on May seventeenth with music by the "Major Lance Revue starring Major Lance," making it an honor occasion for the seniors and a celebration for an unusual junior class.

College Board scores surpass highest average for past years

Among the seniors the anticipation of college prevailed. Realizing the keen competition for admittance, eager students made every class college preparatory, using National Merit and College Board scores as a yardstick. Many of these seniors had already experienced college life as participants in summer programs on various college campuses. Debbie Abraham, Bill Lyle, and Bobby Gibeling spent the summer in Macon at the Governor's Honor Program; Nan Barker attended the Interlocken Music Camp; Nancy Bush studied on a science grant at Texas A&M; Stanley Scheinbaum studied math at Emory while Leonard Berlin studied math at Rutgers. Sandra Graham, Cheryl Loudermilk, Ginnie Payne, joy Saperstein, Robin Vrono and Arlene Zimmerman spent the summer in England on an English literature study.

Apart from the regular academic curriculum, many seniors had the chance to prove their ability in leadership. As editors, Richard Downing assumed responsibility of the yearbook and Carol Cohen assumed responsibility of the newspaper. Marie Knowlton did the choreography and Nan Barker arranged the orchestration for the senior play. All in all, this class earned the title of senior at Grady and set a standard that will challenge all classes in the future.

Knights leave familiar horizons, search out new perspective

With a new curriculum tailor-made for the Gradyite already at the computers, the underclassman becomes an upperclassman and the senior becomes a college freshman. In this new position his excitement and anticipation blend with his goodbyes, preparing him for the inevitable sadnesses that accompany each enlargement of this horizon.

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