Central High School - Pemican Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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BLACK HISTORY Week occurred the week of February 17-21, 1975. The assembly was designed to stimulate in- terest and recognition of the black culture. On February 18, 1975, DECA CDistributive Education Clubs of Americaj gave a program to show students the variety of courses offered in non-academic subjects at Central. The program, although sponsored by DECA, in- volved such groups as VICA and FHA. On March 18, 1975, the National Forensic League gave a program which helped the students further understand the workings of competitive speech. Dramatic Interpreta- tion, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Debate were all exemplified at the program. Mr. Albert Odom awarded the school for its Excellence in Speech. Other assemblies occurring throughout the year in- cluded a Harlem Heydey at which a New York stage group performed, and a program sponsored by the mem- bers ofthe FCA, at which a coach from Carolina talked to interested students. There were many musical programs specifically de- signed to entertain. The 'Spirit and the Truth was a gos- pel rock group which performed for the students.gThe chorus, bands, and orchestra also presented the stu- dent body with various musical renditions at their Christ- mas and spring concerts. On January 29, 1976, the Student-Faculty basketball game brought crowds to the boys' gym. The final score stood at 32-faculty and 21-students. After the game everyone kicked off their shoes and danced at the sock hop. PLAYING A Christmas melody is the band. 18 Assemblies Are Top - DECA OFFERS a wide range in job opportunities. 1 Middle - HARLEM HEYDEY entertained the students with an amusing performance. 11? if 'QE' SINGING THEIR version of The Twelve Days of Christmas is the Girls' Chorus.

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AS A senior of '75, Fred Teague shows how limber he is as he limbos to the beat ofthe music. Q 4 ',4i'i 5 4.1 .. xt' 'OW N. 44 t .ff e ee , ..af1 2? ? EVERYONE TAKES advantage of the romantic mu moments. sic and enjoys some close CUT GLASS plays some dancing music while Janet Frazier and Bill Utley boogie to the beat. REST AND RELAXATION are enjoyed by these students as they take a break from the bump and the hustle. Nfsiqx GETTING REFUELED are Brad Brewer and Rhonda Harper as they gaze towardsthe dancefloor. 17

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Crowd Pleasers BISON CHEERLEADERS thrill the crowd during the Student-Faculty basketball game. ATTENTIVE AUDIENCES are welcomed by assembly performers. of DISPLAYING HIS talent in dramatic ART TEACHER Michael Robbins shoots for the faculty team as Charles Hartsoe leaps to foil his attempt interpretation, Tom Latimer portrays The Emperor Jones. 19