East Gaston High School - Imprimis Yearbook (Mount Holly, NC)

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Clubs E-'U LJ ILJELLJ 53553113 4 Being smart doesn't al- ways mean that people de- pend on you for answers. As a matter of fact, smart people don't always have their nose in a book. Clubs such as the Beta Club recognize aca- demically gifted students. The Quiz Team is made up of students who want to com- pete in competition with other high schools. The Me- dia staff works with the over- all educational activities at our school. The Beta Club, which is affiliated with the National Beta Club, is composed of Beta - Quiz - Media Workers Junior and Senior Honor Students. These students have a grade point average of 93 or above. The Beta Club recognizes leadership and character abilities. It's pur- pose is to promote the ideals of leadership and service. Members who don't main- tain this average are put on probationary status. Mrs. Ross is the advisor. The Quiz Team is com- posed of 9 members. There are two levels of competition which the quiz team will compete in before the big event in February. On De- BETA CLUB: First Row - R. Allen, L. McGinnis, B. Sproles, K. Hicks, L. Marlow, F. Higgins. Second Row - P. Johnson, S. Harkey, D. Sifford, J. Simmons, C. Jones, C. Stillwell, S. Koone, J. Forester. Library Workers: First Row - Leigh Smith, Dana Medlin, Tammy Adams, Karen Marr, Tonya Davis. Second Row - Tracy Holt, Jerri Cagle, Selena Giles, Leslie Garrett. cember 12 the quiz members will participate in the Inter- national High Q Event which was held at Lincoln- ton High School and in Jan- uary, they traveled to Char- lotte to participate in the High Q . The members to attend the big event in Feb- ruary will be chosen from the best representation display in Lincolnton and Charlotte. Mrs. Gutherie is the Quiz Team members' director. The Instructional Media Center is an essential part of the overall educational activ- ities of our school. The me- dia services provide currict lum enrichment ani materials needed for effec tive learning. The medi, staff sold candy and spon sored a White Elephant Sal - which members donate articles such as paperback: stuffed animals, jewelry games, etc. - to raise mone for art prints. The media main project is to beautifz the library with art printl posters, and display rack: The media's co-ordinaton are Mrs. Meeler and Mr Gutherie. R1 - T. Currence, W. McConnell, A. Hutchinson, C. Smitf M. Dyer. R2 - C. McKinnish, W. Faulk, L. Mahadeo, l Lineberger, J. Rudisill, L. Mitchell, M. Burgess, K. Burtoi R3 - J. Cardin, R. Via, A. Calder, G. Massey, M. English, 5 Henderson, S. Roberts, A. Mullis, C. Dunsmore. N.P. - Crisp. Quiz: First Row - Lori Bumgardner, Abeer Elkhouly. Row - Lori Polson, Terry English, Samantha Lavy. Row - Jimmy Henderson, John Kelly, Jamie Mitchell, an Furr. Not Pictured - Tracy McLean, Christy Burger.

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'he drama classes put on many Kceptional plays. This play, Hide and Seek, with Tracey hyne, Ann Hutchinson, and 825D Robb is from May of l ' 'Z' 1 g ' K , ' -Wa l ' j i Ajy wy ..e f A if e s t . V if is 1 f at 1. T Wigs ,. aL:.ey yyy . 2 w ' A 1 ff f 4 1 5 .r rlh ..n....n..aIJ L..g.:.Liy' Lv :JE-1. - n Sidi as jf Of aff :Za 211515 The Junior Heart Board had a booth at the Catfish Jam on Oc- tober 17, 1987. Lisa Mitchell helps at a fishing booth. Chorus - At the Homecoming game, the East Gaston chorus performs for the first time. The chorus, led by Mrs. Painter, sings the National Anthem dur- ing the opening ceremonies. Y Many E.G. student's after- school activities include football practice, volleyball, track, and band. These are not the only activities at our school, however. Many peo- ple are involved in clubs and organizations. These clubs are a major part of our school. Their activities range from fundraising to competi- tion to community service projects. The projects and ac- tivities done by our clubs greatly benefit East Gaston and your community, as well as you. i 69 1

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HA: First Row - Jean Robb, Angie Clemmer, Chuck Smith. Row - Gloria Massey, Sandy Butler, Karen Hovis, King. Thrid Row - Mrs. Simon, Myranda McLean, Sifford, Shelley Harkey, John Kennedy, Sandy Ms. Tedder. BLA: First Row - A. McCumbee, S. Jeffries, L. Huff, K. ood, L. Mitchell, T. McLean. Second Row - T. McClure, L. .aton, D. Pigg, S. Brooks, L. Jenkins, C. Elmore, A. Tate, A. khouly, T. English. Third Row - K. Stafford, T. Linder- an, B. Montgomery, A. Mulvany, K. Starnes, P. Bryant, M. yer, D. Dillard, M. Hoffman. Fourth Row - P. Bryant, S. fist, D. Horton, J. Abernathy, M. Woody, M. Whitner, S. aughter, T. Givens. Silubei Eu LJ -' --J...'... ultra Ensure FBLA And FTA Looking towards the fu- ture is what high school is all about. As a tradition here at E.G., there are clubs that benefit the future of the stu- dent body. FBLA and FTA are clubs that help those stu- dents that are making plans for the future. There clubs raise money for competition and for activities at school. FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, consist of 53 members. They meet on Wednesday mornings. Their fund-raising projects include selling M Sz M's, roasted almonds, and other candy. This money is raised to help defray expenses in- curred for: District 6 Fall Leadership Conference, Teacher Tea, District 6 Com- petition Events, and State Leadership Conference. The officers are as follows: Presi- dent - LaShaWn Huff, Vice-President - Shatan Jeffriesg Reporter - An- gie McCumbeeg Historian - Tracy McLean, Advi- sors - Mr. Williams and Mrs. Cook. There are about 25 mem- bers is FTA. Their fund-rais- ing project is selling posters and candy. The money will be spent on teacher apprecia- tion week, to send members to the regional and state con- ventions, for prizes and a plaque for the White Christ- mas canned goods drive, and a scholarship fund. Six FTA members attend- ed the western region FTA meeting at Isothermal Col- lege in October. Angela Clemmer was elected west- ern region treasurer. Sandy Mitchell participated in the oratorical contest. Sandy Butler is a candidate for Outstanding Member of FTA. For the first time, the FTA is going to award a scholarship to one of its members who plans to go onto the teaching field. The officers are as follows: President - Chuck Smith, Vice-President - Karen M. Hovisg Secretary!Treasurer - Sandy Butler, Reporter - Angela Clemmer.