North Mecklenburg High School - Viking Yearbook (Huntersville, NC)

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SUB-JUNIORS, JOURNALISM CLUB SPONSOR VARIED ACTIVITIES To make students aware of happen¬ ings in and around the school, to provide a source of enlightenment and a change from the drudgery of routine was the purpose of the Journalism Club. At Thanksgiving they sponsored an essay contest, “This Thanksgiving l am most thankful for . . This was won by Vickie McConnell. The club also sponsored Youth Appre¬ ciation Week and Newspaper Week. For the first time, they had charge of senior superlatives. 1 Derita Sub-Juniors became more conscientious citizens and future club-women through the opportuni¬ ties provided for community service in their club projects. They raised money by selling com¬ munity calendars, ironing board covers, toothbrushes, and dough¬ nuts. They also washed cars. They sent needed things to American sol¬ diers in Viet Nam and toys to the Gold Door. Entertaining the Woman’s Club was another activity. They presented skits and held fashion shows. A luncheon was held with Mr. Donald MacKay as guest speaker. Members of the Journalism Club were: (FRONTROW): Randy Black, Barbara Bullock, Vivian Beard, vice-president; Donna Camp¬ bell, secretary. (ROW TWO): Marlene Al¬ exander, Bridgette Sloan, Marcia Ross, Miss Derita Sub-Junior members were: (FRONT ROW): Susan Jones, Kaye Crowe, Denise Lominac, Barbara MacKay, vice-president; Michele Blount, Barbara Holder, correspon¬ ding secretary. (ROW TWO): Lynn Lessard, Carol Brewer, Jeanie McDonald, Kristi Wag¬ ner, Karen Ashford, treasurer. (ROWTHREE): Betty Lawton, adviser. (ROW THREE): Joey McConnell, David Murray, Martha Greene. (BACK ROW): Jimmy Williams, treasurer, Mike Wilborn, president; Rutledge Withers, and Robert Walls. Jean Brannen, president; Terry McPher¬ son, vice-president; Wanda Bridges, vice- president; Nancy Dickinson, Gail Baucom, Kathy Brewer. (BACK ROW): Coy Blackburn, Sharon Smith, Donna Sharpe, Norvelle Basken, and Kathye Jones.

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BEAT MYERS PARK EDITION OF NORTH STAR INSURES HIGH REB SPIRIT Typing copy for the North Star were Kathleen Plyler, Joey McConnell, and David Murray. Mike Wilborn, co-editor, must have written a humorous cutline for one of the pictures in the North Star. Miss Lawhon, adviser, and Vivian Beard, co-editor, seemed amused, also. This year for the first time in many years, the North Star was a printed publication. At first, staff members put out a paper every two weeks; but after the holidays, they pub¬ lished it monthly. To boost school spirit for the Myers Park basketball game, the staff printed a special “spirit edition.” And what an edition it turned out to be! “Beat Myers Park” was the theme, and it really set spirits soar¬ ing. Slogans, rhymes, and drawings urged the team to victory. Just beat the Mustangs was the cry! Some of the staff members attended the SIPA Convention in Lexington, Virginia in the spring. (FIRST ROW, FRONT TO BACK): Jimmy Williams, Robert Walls, Randy Black, Rutledge Withers. (ROW TWO): Martha Greene, Diane Shields, Barbara Bullock, Betty Gray. (ROW THREE): Marleen Alexander, James Cornelius, Norris Hunsucker, and (BACK ROW): Marcia Ross. 28

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LATIN, FRENCH CLUBS PART OF CLASSES, STIMULATE INTEREST Officers of the French club were Mary Ann Goss, secretary; Buddy Caldwell, treasurer; and Camilla Hall, vice-president. Under the leadership of Mrs. Ethel Grose, the Latin Club brought the spirit of Rome to North during Latin Week. A feast with Roman dances, a Miss Rome” contest, a Roman- A-Go-Go, and Roman singers were featured. Kathye Jones was chosen Miss Rome. Much work went into the prepara¬ tion for the banquet to which Latin Club members and teachers were invited. Dinner was served by first year Latin “slaves,” and Latin stu¬ dents entertained during the meal. Each student with one unit ' s credit in French who still studied the lan¬ guage was a member of the French club. Special programs and guest speak¬ ers stimulated interest in French culture. Students presented pro¬ grams using the French language. The Reverend Horace Hilton showed slides of his trip to Paris. French exchange students from Davidson College also lectured on French customs. Near the end of the year, the club held its traditional banquet with French food and entertainment with a French flair. Latin Club officers included: (SEATED): Vickie Watson, secretary; Donna Sharpe, treasurer. (STANDING): Shaw Smith, banquet chairman; John McFarland, president; and Larry Greene, vice-president.