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

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Junior boys find time for clowning while enjoying their lunch. Lunch is the scene of socializing At the sound of the midday tone signal droves of hungry Eagles could be seen dashing toward the cafeteria. Tossing their books on the shelves while good naturedly pushing and shoving, East students arrived at their favorite time of the day. Sociali¬ zing, meeting on the Senior Patio, or catching up on assignments were just some of the noon activities. Seniors were allowed the privilege of going to lunch five minutes early thus avoiding the rush. These upperclassmen also enjoyed the patio in fair weather or listening to records in open classrooms during the winter. Lunch was agreed by all to be one of the more relaxed aspects of student life. Pat Fitzsimmons ar.d Ben Creighton hurry through the line in order to take advantage of every possible moment of relaxation. Mary Penn Fitzsimmons and Jane Davis catch up on afternoon assign¬ ments during their lunch hour. twenty-five

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assemBlies offeR enteRtAinment an6 leARnmq Another aspect of student life at East Mecklenburg was the varied assemblies and pep rallies. Under the maneuvering of the fifteen marshals, students were quick¬ ly moved into the gym to enjoy the programs if only for the pleasure of missing a seventh period class. Pep rallies filled the gym with stomps, cheers and lively spirit. Skits planned by the cheerleaders or the Pep Club help to boost spirit to its height. In a more serious vein were the assemblies. Various clubs, organizations or the Student Council sponsored and carried them out. Junior Civinettes had Ty Boyd speak to the student body during their Citizenship Week. A special elections assembly featuring both Democratic and Repub¬ lican speakers was held by the History Club. Patriotism, and foreign exchange were other programs featured during the year’s schedule. Talented Eagles wait to perform during the International Day Assembly. Kate Baltagh, “socks it to ' em’’ during a seventh period pep assembly. Cartoonist, Eugene Payne, speaks to journalism students during a special depart¬ mental assembly. twenty-four

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eflP Campaign manager Charlie Coulter awaits his turn to speak for candidate, Susan Northrup. Students participate in gangster skit for Bill Keesler during election assembly. The election of officers for the 1968-69 Student Council was a hotly-contested battle between many capable East High students. Due to the controversial race for vice-president, a new radical faction arose at East. Election week was filled with poster parties, campaign pins, tags, slogans, and various other propaganda. At the end of the week an assembly was held for each candidate ' s speech and skit. Everyone eagerly awaited the outcome of the student body vote. After a run-off for the offices of vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, the results came: LeRoy Sansbury, president; John Netzorg, vice-president; Susan Northrup, secretary; Bill Keesler, treasurer; Jean McLaughlin, president of I.C.C. “Is he some kind of nut?” Coach Hood is rather skeptical. elections stRenqthen student qoveRnment Some serious minded students root for their candidate, Pat Paulson. twenty-six