Congratulations to Lawson Rudisill for his first-place finish in TV/Video Production at the 50th NCSKILLSUSA Conference held April 21-23 at the Greensboro Coliseum and Koury Convention Center. Over 2,500 students, instructors, industry members, and volunteers participated in this event, which was the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in the state. Nearly 1,800 high school and postsecondary students competed in over 106 different skills and leadership contests. He will compete at the National SkillsUSA Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Way to go, Lawson!
Senior IB students Isabella Lee and Charlotte Fowler are pleased to meet Canadian poet and author Margaret Atwood. IB students study her poetry, and AP students have read her novel entitled The Handmaid's Tale. Atwood accepted questions from students from both Grimsley and Guilford College in a gathering on March 24th at the school's Meeting Center. Later that evening, Atwood spoke to a larger crowd at the Greensboro Coliseum as part of the Guilford College Bryan Series. Also on stage was author Roger Rosenblatt.
BY RAFA SHARIF According to Alan Scher Zagier in an article posted by the Associated Press on March 16, Jeffrey L. Williams was charged with two counts of first-degree assault for allegedly shooting two police officers during a local protest outside Police Headquarters on Saturday evening of March 12, 2015. Williams admitted to firing the shots that struck the officers but claimed he was not aiming at them; many people believe Williams did not commit the crime. "One thing that is clear is that he has a large amount of bruising on his body that I noticed that I'm very concerned about. It appears that whatever statements he made, he was without the advice of counsel, and when I look at the bruising, it's hard for me assess if these were voluntary statements that he made" said attorney Jerryl Christmas. Williams was beaten by police when taken into custody, and during questioning, he appeared to be in much pain. Twenty-year-old Williams had bruises across his back and on both shoulders and his neck, as well as a welt on his head and a mark on his face. Police spokesman Brian Schellman claimed these accusations of the police beating Williams are false. "Immediately following the arrest, arresting officers transported Williams to St. Louis County Police Headquarters where he was interviewed by Crimes against Persons Detectives. This entire interview was video and audio recorded,” said Schellman. What authorities do not know about the case is Williams’ motivation. He was and is not part of the extreme protesting in his community that has lasted more than 200 days. "I clearly think that we don't have the right person in custody," said Christmas. Congratulations to Code Blue Show Choir on winning the Charlotte Regional Show Choir Competition on Friday, March 13. They have worked so hard to earn this tremendous accomplishment. Code Blue will compete for the state title on Saturday, May 9. To watch their performance, please see the following website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIhQQd0FNwo&index=1&list=PLkv38Q4iNWIog3rSJwqgF55sFCh_2LtWz BY ALEXUS HUNTLEY
Every day, people hear about death in magazines, newspapers, on television, online, and from family and acquaintances. Estimated in 2012, 56 million people died worldwide. There are about 2,515,458 deaths registered in the United States: 1,254,978 were males, and 1,260,480 were females. In 2012, 6.6 million children died before they were five. Following below are facts regarding the top three causes of death by age groups. 0-1 yr. o Congenital Anomalies (development & genetic conditions) o Conditions due to premature birth o SIDs (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 1-4 yrs. o Accidents o Congenital Anomalies (development & genetic conditions) o Homicide 5-9 yrs. o Accidents o Malignant Neoplasms (cancer) o Congenital Anomalies (development & genetic conditions) 10-14 yrs. o Accidents o Malignant Neoplasms (cancer) o Suicide 15-24 yrs. o Accidents o Suicide o Homicide 25-34 yrs. o Accidents o Suicide o Homicide 35-44 yrs. o Accidents o Malignant Neoplasms (cancer) o Heart Disease 45-54 yrs. o Malignant neoplasms (cancer) o Heart Disease o Accidents 55-64 yrs. o Malignant neoplasms (cancer) o Heart Disease o Chronic Low respiratory Disease 65+ yrs. o Heart Disease o Malignant neoplasms (cancer) o Chronic Low Respiratory Disease By Allona Wilkerson Dean Smith, the legendary former coach of the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, passed away on the night of February 7 at the age of 83. Surrounded by his wife and five children, he died peacefully. His family reported that Smith suffered from a neurological disorder that caused him to lose his memory. Smith’s family released a statement in appreciation for the continued respect for their privacy and in gratitude for all of the thoughts and prayers directed to them. Smith coached the Tar Heels from 1961 to 1997 and retired as Division I's most winning coach, celebrating 879 career wins, which was the most at that time. His win total currently ranks fourth. He won at least 20 games for 27 consecutive years, which was a Division I record. He also led UNC to two NCAA basketball titles, eleven Final Fours, and eleven ACC Tournament titles. Additionally, Smith coached the United States team to a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. He coached 50 players who progressed to the NBA, and his coaching tree included two Hall of Famers, Larry Brown and current Tar Heels coach Roy Williams. Not only did Smith build the UNC men’s basketball team into a perpetual national power, but he also instilled his values as he mentored numerous young people. When segregation was still very prevalent in the South, Smith took a stand against racial discrimination by assisting an African American grad student with buying a house in an all-white Chapel Hill neighborhood in 1965. He also encouraged integrating the university by dining at a restaurant with an African American theological student. However, his most broadcasted progressive action occurred in 1966 when he recruited Charles Scott, who became the first black player in UNC’s history and the second black player in the ACC. “The maddest anybody remembers seeing Dean was a night at South Carolina when a fan called Scott a ‘black baboon.’ Dean headed into the stands before a coach pulled him back,” wrote Tommy Tomlinson for ESPN magazine in a profile of the coach’s illness. President Barack Obama awarded Smith the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November of 2013 because of his courage when helping to change the country through his progressive views on race relations. Smith also spoke on injustices of the American prison system, nuclear weapons, and the death penalty. Clearly, he was more than a basketball coach and mentor; he remains a legend for his wisdom and humanitarianism. Following are some quotes from well known members of the world of athletics:
By Megan Ireland
Astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Korniyenko are about to make history as they will launch into space on March 3, 2015, and return on March 3, 2016, spending exactly one year in space. During this time, Russian cosmonaut Korniyenko will conduct over 500 experiments on American astronaut Kelly, which will be identical to the ones conducted back at home on Kelly’s identical twin, Mark. Mark and Scott’s anatomy is basically identical, so this research will measure how Scott’s body changes through a long time in space. Such information will help scientists expand their knowledge concerning how a body reacts without gravity in preparation for the ultimate mission to Mars. The 2020 Mars mission will involve multiple astronauts living with no gravity for a period of time, as well as Mars’ gravity, which is more similar to that of the moon than the earth. Retired astronauts have been recently reporting problems with their immune systems, hearts, and vision. As a result, experiments with both twins will measure bone density, muscle loss, immune system strength, heart strength, and vision. When Scott returns from space, scientists will compare the brothers’ results and determine the clear effects of space. On the last day of this mission, Kelly will give a blood sample and Korniyenko will carefully separate his DNA from the white blood cells. Bringing it back to Earth, he will compare it with Mark’s DNA to see if and how it changes with a lack of gravity. Scientists are eager to determine if DNA changes with no gravity, to study the possibility of humans ever leaving Earth, and if the human race would change or become defected. Scott has already spent a total of 180 days in space, but he has yet to report any side effects other than returning taller than his twin brother. In space, there is no gravity to compress or keep the spine compact, so it gradually stretches, but the effects are not permanent. One side effect many people are not aware of relates to Einstein’s theory of relativity. Put simply, time travels slightly slower in space. When Scott returns, he will be three milliseconds younger than his twin brother. Of course, such a difference will not be visibly noticeable. The only way it would be observable is if Scott were to travel away from Earth at the speed of light. If such a feat were possible, he would return years younger than his brother. This concept is quite amazing but currently impossible and a bit frightening. Written by Alexus Huntley
Have you ever wondered how much crime happens in Greensboro, NC? You would be very surprised to find out what crimes occur on any given day in the city where you live. According to research from North Carolina and other states’ records regarding individuals moving to the Piedmont area, there were 455 registered sex offenders living in Greensboro, North Carolina as of February 09, 2015.The ratio of number of residents in Greensboro to the number of sex offenders is 609 to 1 (Read more: http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Greensboro-North-Carolina.html#ixzz3RGLUk3RU). The chart below shows the amount of danger in Greensboro compared to other cities nearby. Higher numbers mean more crime. If you have yet to order a yearbook, please see Ms. Rozelman this week, February 9-13, in Room 207.
If you still would like to place a senior ad, please see Ms. Rozelman this week, February 9-13. If you do not have the money now to purchase a yearbook now, Ms. Rozelman will set up a payment plan.. Ms. Rozelman is placing her final order on February 16. DO NOT EXPECT there to be extra books in May. For those students or parents who placed senior ads, please make payments by March 1st. Exact cash or checks made out to Grimsley High will do the trick! Thank you from the Yearbook Staff! |
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