East Mecklenberg High School - East Wind Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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East Wind staff chooses two “Most Outstanding’ ' Mr. and Miss EAST WIND were chosen by the Editorial Staff of the EAST WIND as the senior boy and girl who are most representative of the spirit and ideals of East and who have contributed much to the school in their three years here. This year, the staff named Brenda Ann Owen and Jim East as their choice. Brenda was Editor of the EAGLE and a member of the National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll. Jim was president of the Honor Society, chairman of the Student Council Building Committee, a Junior Rotarian, and a Morehead Nominee as well as a member of the Key Club and Block “E” Club. Both students are in the Beta Club. The EAST WIND staff offers sincere congratulations to Brenda and Jim. 28

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Cindy Byrum becomes Miss Teenage America — Almost ! By taking her brother’s suggestion to enter the Miss Teenage Charlotte Con- test, Cindy Byrum plunged into a whirl- wind of contests and prizes. As Miss Teenage Charlotte, she went to Dallas, Texas, for the Miss Teenage America Con- test. Several days of rehearsals and pre- liminary contests resulted in Cindy’s be- coming first runner-up to Miss Teenage America and winning a scholarship and the use of a car for a year. Cindy exhibits her talent at East ' s Variety Show. A ride with the mayor and a wave to admirers are part of Cindy’s homecoming. Karen Watson is awarded DAR Award for 1966 This year Karen Watson was selected to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. This Award is made annually by the Piedmont Patriot’s Chapter of the D.A.R. to the senior girl who exhibited outstanding qualities of dependability, service, lead- ership, and patriotism. Homerooms nominated girls for the honor and the final selection was made by the faculty. Karen’s name was added to the plaque in the old entrance where all previous winners’ names are listed. Speaking engagements fill much of Karen’s time. 29