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Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze dancing in the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing. Too Close For Comfort By Kristin Gillispie Kevin Bacon, Patrick Swayze, and now Giles High School? A debate has been going on throughout the school. In the past few weeks the student body has had debates over the “grinding” form of dancing. Some of the students however enjoy the type of dancing, while others do not. There was a rule change before our annual Homecoming dance, that “grinding” will not be allowed. Like everything else you’re going to have some who support the rule, while others, eh not so much. Although, you must keep in mind that other schools have completely done away with the “grinding” but not only that some of the music also. Some schools hire certain DJs so they won’t play the upbeat rap and or hip hop music. As for Giles we have the privilege to have our own DJ, Dr. J. Not only do we have the privilege of having our own DJ but he also gets the music that the student body likes. So, in reality we are lucky enough to have that privilege unlike others. Another privilege we have about our dances is we can wear what we wish to wear. Meaning they have to wear certain dance attire. According to some schools’ handbooks they have to be to the knee, no shorter. You also cannot have certain types of jewelry; this includes “spikes” in ears. What happens if you don’t meet the dress code requirements? You simply don’t attend the dance. There are also some schools that require you to take dance lessons before prom. They have these lessons during PE classes. It’s not over yet, in order to go to prom you must take a test on appropriate dancing. If you pass the test, you can go to prom and well if you don’t pass, no prom night for you sadly. So in a way we are lucky to not have to take a test like that! It would also be kind of embarrassing if you failed and couldn’t make it to prom… At some schools parents have to get involved with your dances. Why you may ask? Well, it’s not chaperoning. You and your parents must sign a “dance contract.” This dance contract states that your dress wear is acceptable and you will obey all rules at all times. The question is what happens when you break the contract? Your parents have to come and pick you up from the dance, which is kind of embarrassing… So all in all, it’s okay in the end. I ensure you, that no matter what rules are or however else things may change, you will have fun at dances. Kevin Bacon in the memorable scene from the 1984 movie Footloose Sophomore Taylor Watson says “Personally, I have no problem with the school’s sudden prevention of grinding. In my opinion, grinding is an unnecessary form of dance or expression.” Watson continued on saying, “This type of dance is also highly inappropriate, especially for students of our age.” Sophomore John Teats says, “If grinding is granted, then more people will attend Giles High School Boogies!” He continued on, “When a larger amount of student body shows up for the dance, Giles makes more money. I have very strong feelings for this problem and the whole student body also.” Sophomore Louis Thomas believes, “Grinding can get any or all involved people sent into school suspension, make all dances for the year canceled, and kids banned from school dances.” He continued on saying, “All in all, the best way to support this is not to do it.” Sophomore Cheyenne White says, “If other teens feel uncomfortable by their peers dancing, they don’t have to pay them any attention.” She continues, “Also, by not allowing us to express ourselves, we will not want to participate or go and enjoy the school dances.” 8
Nina Adkins-Fisher and Afton Scott consider what an antique might have been used for in the past. What is it? By Devin Moore At the front of the library in the display case this month, there were many unusual antiques. There was a "What is it?" contest to see who could guess the correct name of the objects or describe how the objects are used. Whoever had the most correct guesses would win free admission to a GHS sporting event. The winners were Shane Wooten and William Robertson. When I asked Shane how he figured out what the objects were he replied, “I recognized a lot of the antiques from home.” Winners Shane Wooten and William Robertson New Face at GHS By Devin Walls New teacher Ms. Sarah Harman has joined our Giles High School family. She grew up and went to school in the small town of Oakwood in Buchanan County. She got her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and her graduate degree at Radford University. She enjoys singing, playing the piano and drums, writing songs, playing sports, and her favorite activity is sitting down and reading a good book. When asked what made her become an English teacher she said, “I enjoy working with students and making a difference, whether it’s big or small in their lives.” 9
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