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

Text from Pages 1 - 328 of the 1976 volume:

EAST WIND Volume XXVI East Mecklenburg High School 6800 Monroe Road Charlotte , North Carolina, 28212 Editor-in-Chief — Lisa Hudson Business Manager — Reba Price Advisor — Louis H. Layne, Jr. .10 .50 .98 138 178 276 Student Life . . Organizations Sports . Academics . . . Classes . Advertisements . Title Page 1 Freedom is an idea. It is a universal dream we each define in our own individual ways. Introduction 3 The concepts of freedom vary with environment , personal maturity , and the wisdom gained through knowledge , and experience. Introduction 5 m Mil «•� - 4 : - ■ ■ f. r ■ .« uiuu TFT UMWt .v.: .. ' m ct.. ‘ :%ev -i%teiP| ' ' ' 5 ' ■ ’ ' r v, ?cf: %■ i ‘ ■ i. !§ v ■ JB ® ■ ’fe -• ; J|p - S?’,$i « ££aif 8rfH � %4 ; ;.; ?;- , ifjitfigft ; . x . -5 ■ y ;4 ' ✓% ft ' i! , . i ■ JjR f V ' ' ' ™ O ■ %A % - t ' J XM fr ff ■ k. i .. 1 « . . In the constant search for freedom ulfillment may be ound in the pursuit , and not the goal . This quest enables man to reach out and find new frontiers . Introduction 7 Nations define liberty as their leaders interpret it Our country awakened to liberty in 1776 , through those theories of freedom held by our founding fathers. Introduction 9 STUDENT LIFE Because of the increased number of social activities offered at East Mecklenburg, a significantly higher percentage of the student body participated in what is generally classi¬ fied as student life activities. These special events of high school life provided the needed relief from the daily grind of “reading, writ¬ ing, and arithmetic.” As students advanced from sophomores to seniors these extra-curricular affairs became more meaningful to each individual. In fact, it is these special events, such as the Home¬ coming football game and dance, Junior- Senior Prom, the Cystic Fibrosis Marathon, and the athletic contests which will bring back fond memories long after graduation. Plays and musical presentations added to the variety of special events. The Drama Department’s production of MISS JARIUS IS DEAD won theatre art awards for costumes, makeup, and scenery in state competition. Regardless of the importance of the activities sponsored by the clubs, each student had the opportunity to participate in these varied events. r r i Pi IlHii r= r 1 —r 1 - 1 HEY.F Nh, |WAi t.Good I 1 • � y ! M -- ritwv stocK s u iwn 5 Just up. 1 ] VI ll llht III I 1 L y i, r Xu L ?TTn i 24 1925} ' ! XJ _L Student I s Wizard of Oz Breaking a long tradition at East the 1974-75 Junior-Senior prom was held at the Charlotte Civic Center. In the fall the Junior class decided on the theme of the Wizard of Oz. Through long hours of work and planning, a small percentage of their class built the Emerald City, which included poppy fields, a scarecrow, a tinman, and a rainbow under which the guests proceeded into the Land of Oz. Sophomores portraying Oz characters served refreshments throughout the evening while the Continental Divide furnished the music for dancing. The Student Congress Cabinet, Junior and Senior class officers were honored in the grand march which paraded in front of Emerald City. The prom was a very profitable affair for the Junior class. When 12 o’clock arrived everyone was reluctant to leave, prov¬ ing the Class of ’76 had succeeded in making the 1975 Junior-Senior unique and enjoyable for all. — Prom ’75 Emerald City goes up piece by piece. 12 Prom Bill Clark and Susan Eaton head the Grand March Ceremonies. Donnie Cates proves anyone can do the bump. Memories of the Land Of Oz. Cabinet members and their dates participate in the Grand March. 1 wonder if my “Certs” is working? 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Beth Blake started the ceremony with the invocation and Mr. Tom Harris spoke to the seniors about the challenges that will face them in the future. Sue Bishop gave the only major address because of a conflict with Dick Gehron, the invited speaker. Lee Ann Whiteman gave the seniors in¬ spiration for the future as she sang “Climb Every Mountain” before distribution of the diplomas. Although there was some confusion, through the aid of Mrs. Jean A. Jarrell and the senior class officers, 634 seniors gradu¬ ated from East. Lee Ann Whiteman takes center stage. 16 Graduation Seniors prepare to receive diplomas. “Pop” Miller presents Rusty Jackson his diploma. . Sophomores Given Their New Start Lesa Moore, Mindy Sides, and Kent Moore present s kit. On Orientation Day, August 21, 1975, rising sophomores received their first taste of high school life. In the morning, the “eggs” were given a chance to become better acquainted with both the school and fellow classmates through guided tours and meetings of home¬ rooms. An afternoon assembly not only briefed the sophomores of the rules, but it also showed the lighter sides of school events. The pro¬ gram was far from dull with interesting skits, plus the arrival of the “great egg of ’78. ” On the following night, events were topped off with a “Back to School” covered dish supper and dance given by the Junior Class. Orientation Committee Chairman Gina Templeton commented, “with the help of a great group of hard-working juniors, Orienta¬ tion ’75proved to be a success.” Lettergirls, Majorettes, and Band entertain sophomores. A featured attraction was a papier mache egg. Orientation 17 Spirit Gets Underway Early In The Year On September 5, 1975, students and teachers expressed their support of East’s teams through their first pep rally. The activ¬ ities included an inspiring speech by State Senator McDuffie, introductions of coaches, captains, teams, and competitive cheering between classes. “Hey, Hey, We’ve got kicks! We’re the class of ’76!” Kent Moore concentrates on rally activities. Cheerleaders kick off the rally for spirit. Mr. Miller introduces speaker Jim McDuffie. Varsity coach, Don Hipps, is optimistic. Puny patriot pulverized at pep rally. ‘ . � • • ' 18 Spirit Rally School Opening Posed Scheduling Confusion There were over 1300 schedule change re¬ quests, a number greater than that of past years. According to Mrs. Ledford, the main cause of trouble was being in a “rush situa¬ tion.” Lack of time let human and mechanical errors slip by. Other causes were inability to reschedule before school opened, loss of seven teachers, and many personal conflicts. Mrs. Ledford referred to it as “a gigantic puzzle that had to be worked out.” She felt few students left dissatisfied after re¬ scheduling. A Towering , Old Friend Disappeared Schedule Changes 19 _ _ _ ■pi ituw—gum—n Homecoming ... A Dream Come True Many preparations were made for the 1975 Homecoming celebrations. The decorations consisted of two giant murals of a castle and stage coach portraying the theme Cinderella. Homecoming festivities were inaugurated Friday morning October 24, with a pep rally. At 8:00 p.m. amid spirited cheers, East fans boosted the Varsity Eagles to defeat the Myers Park Mustangs (34-13) for a homecom¬ ing victory. Halftime featured the crowning of Home¬ coming Queen Cheryl Malcolm, escorted by George Miller. Immediately following the game a dance was held in the cafeteria sponsored by Student Congress. According to Mr. Ben Greene, the dance was the most successful in his eight years at East. “My how time flies when you’re having fun.” Cheryl Malcolm Homecoming Queen Nina McLelland and Scott Gaines enjoy each other’s company. East students show enthusiasm during Homecoming game. Marilyn Hinson prepares decorations. 20 Homecoming .. Betsy Gu on First Runner-up Rosemary Hamilton Second Runner-up Della Dellinger 1975-76 Homecoming Court Homecoming 21 Betty Hutchison Anne Thompson LaVerne Johnson Linda Walters Lynn Fitzgerald Nina McLelland Civinettes show their sisterly love. 22 Senior Banquet ■ — - ■: ■ , — -- ' — jil:--: —!.. . -j Senior Beach Party Sun and fun at the beach was the theme of the 1975 Senior Banquet which was held on November 18. After being satisfied with a meal that was truly a gourmet’s delight, the evening’s entertainment began with the Ladies ’ Ensemble’s version of the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Most of the Seniors, who attended the Banquet, said that it was a big success because it offered such a variety of entertainment. Some of the acts included singing by various groups and individuals, a softshoe dance, and Capri’s version of the Twelve Years of School. One of the highlights was an original song by Lea McLaughlin about farewells to friends. Early in November, the Seniors were asked to audition for the Banquet. Mike Lippman, President of the Senior Class, said the partici¬ pation in entertainment got off to a slow start, but once more acts started coming in, things began to look better. The program concluded with a take-off on an old beach movie, and the traditional sing¬ ing of the Alma Mater. Fortunately, no Seniors were arrested at the “beach party.” Emcees Bill Clark and CheryJ Bartlett The East Octet sings “No Man is an Island.” Interact ’s beach skit was the hit of the Banquet. Mack Cox listens as Ron Hoagland relives his past. ' Ladies ' Ensemble “boogies” to the music. Senior Banquet 23 I :■ G t ) f • French Banquet Goes Medieval The annual French Banquet adopted the theme of Medieval France. Four weeks of work went into decorations and backdrops which were considered the best ever. Teach¬ ers of the French department considered the Banquet the best one they had seen produced. Over 200 students, teachers, and parents at¬ tended the evening of the Middle Ages. La Mai son que Jacques a bati. Julie Smith in the panic of last minute preparations. Waitresses relaxed before the rush. Squash casseroie, a part of the menu. Peter Aerne arranges the Knight. David Hankins, the “Galloping Gourmet.” 24 French Banquet — ' iltlii;-I:;!;;: Hey, where are the keys?” “My car’s faster than your car.” ICC Christmas Party 25 Once again the ICC Christmas party gave youngsters throughout the city a bit of pre- Christmas excitement. On December 18, club members gathered in the cafeteria to wrap gifts donated by different organizations. The following day about 40 students went to five daycare centers around the city and dis¬ tributed their “Christmas cheer”. Santa (portrayed by Scott Gaines) helped the children receive toys, candy, and entertain¬ ment. Jocelyn Pettibone prepares a tea party. Laura Albergotti makes new friends. ICC Spreads Christmas Spirit TE0EOGSE Six weeks of preparation preceded the two night performance of TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON. The twenty actors were selected from about fifty students who audi¬ tioned. The story was set in Okinawa after World War II. It centered around the events resulting from the U.S. occupation forces. Page Moseley starred as Sakini, Joy Wells starred as Lotus Blossom, and Mickey Hen¬ derson as Captain MacLean. Mr. Mitchell, the director assisted by Jill Habbaz, observed that the quality of the performers was not quite up to par, but was good for a high school play. Van Swepston, Captain Fisby, becomes a geisha girl. Joy WeJJs, the trouble making Lotus Blossom. Lotus Blossom enchants her friends with her dance. 26 Drama ■ Tv™ ' ' Jf“fT _ ■p nn . 1 ... ,,v- -.• ' iTgBI Before the Curtain Rises Mastermind Mitchell directs all and inspires all. The performers of the major productions who never appeared on stage should not be ignored. These people were responsible for the optical sensations which audiences re¬ ceived while viewing these plays. Taking on these responsibilities were Joy Wells in publicity, Kevin Moore as stage manager, Hal Jordan on lights, and Valencia Brecht and Sarah Holland in make-up and hairstyles. Rehearsal continues until curtain time. Michael sews up a few loose ends. Valencia Brecht, creator of a million faces. Drama 27 TB€ £ m Actors pose for publicity. At 8:00 p.m., March 18 and 20, audiences in the auditorium visited the Christmas Court of 1183, in England. The action of LION IN WINTER concerned the conflicts among the first Plantagenet family over succession to the throne of Henry II. Portraying the major characters were Kim Shipley as Henry II, and Michael Pridgen as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Filling the supporting star roles were Billy Loch as Richard, Michael Mankin as Geoffrey, Eric Moore as John, Page Moseley as Phillip, and Heather Whann as Alois. Opening night drew an audience of only twenty people possibly due to the televised UNCC vs. N.C. State game. The crowd in¬ creased considerably for the final show. The cast appreciated the intellectual ability of the audiences to follow the allusive humor. Kim and Michael enjoy pre-performance action. Characters ponder over decisions of love and war. 28 Drama Drama sets the soul free. Richard finds comfort in Eleanor’s love. Eleanor and Henry resolve their differences. Eleanor states, “You’ve a gift for hating.” Drama 29 Singers, dancers, guitarists, and a martial artist were some performers who made the Expression Sessions. According to Cheryl Bartlett, a production general manager, the expression sessions originated in Mr. TroxJer’s last year Poetry, Art, and Music class. Five sessions were planned with the guidance of Mr. Troxler and managing of Hunter Hobbs and Cheryi Bartlett. The talent was chosen by an audition committee. Mr. Troxler expressed the feelings of many by saying that the sessions have been “quite a success”. George Hamilton performed self-composed music. Express Yourself Marvin Oxendine demonstrated the martial art, Karate. Carolyn McFadgion brought back the Beatles. The man that made it happen, Mr. Troxler. 30 Expression Session Live From East Mecklenburg In an effort to become closer to the com¬ munity, the school board decided to hold their meetings at different area schools. East, being the first school selected for a meeting, acted as host not only to the board-members, but to representatives from all of East’s feeder schools. Each school set up a display to reflect their program. The band, letter- girls, and Ladies’ Ensemble performed during the reception which proceeded the actual meeting. Harley Gaines, representing East and its feeder schools, presented the special needs of this district. A large number of in¬ terested people attended the meeting. Mr. Hood found board members comments amusing. Dr. Jones listens as Chairman Poe speaks. The community met board members before the meeting began. Ladies’ Ensemble greeted the guests with songs. Man Power officials discussed additional teaching jobs. School Board 31 6th Annual Roundball Marathon The sixth annual Cystic Fibrosis Marathon was held at East Mecklenburg gym, on February 20, 21, 22. The Marathon included one-hundred and twenty-eight teams who contributed over twenty-nine hundred dollars. Forty-eight local merchants donated over 150 door prizes, ranging from gag gifts to sporting goods. Countless hours of ded¬ icated work by the Key Club, and their sponsor, Mr. Eugene C. Morgan, resulted in over $15,000 in a six year period, to fight Cystic Fibrosis. The first Marathon was inspired when Marcia Hansbury, a former student, died of Cystic Fibrosis in 1970. Highlights from the 1976 Marathon included special speakers: Dave Harris, Athletic Director of Charlotte- Mechienburg schools, Senator Jim McDuffy, and officials from the Cystic Fibrosis Founda¬ tion. Keeping with tradition, the Marathon began with a student-faculty game, and once again the teachers emerged victorious by a slim score of 29 to 27. Despite the monetary success of the Mara¬ thon, controversy developed around the fact that many Varsity and Junior Varsity Basket¬ ball players participated in the competition, although state athletic regulations pro¬ hibited their active involvement. Sixth Annual MARATHON ROUNDBALL CLASSIC Sponsored by East MecKlenburq Key Club Three-day non-stop basketball tournament 3:30p.m., Friday, Febraary 20-9:00p.m., Sunday February 22 East Mecklenburg High School Gym, 6800 Monroe Rot To benefit N.C. Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation . Parficpation open to school groups, civic organizations and community teams in the Charlotte area men,women,mixed) attendance open to Daily Admission: i ms East Mecklenburg Lynne Haynes attempts a lengthy leap for the ball. Student cheerleading was one of the “KEY” highlights of the Marathon. 32 Basketball Marathon Scores For Cystic Fibrosis “To play or not to play, that is the question.” Robert Ciucevich presents trophy to Mark Caddell, captain of the winning UNC-CH “Blue Team . Basketball Marathon 33 1975-76 Marshals Fifteen students with the highest grade averages were chosen during their junior year to serve as Marshals. Due to two ties there were seventeen chosen for the 1975-1976 school year. According to Miss Wayne this was the first time two students tied for head position since the ten years she’s been at East. Although it’s unusual to tie during first averages, it’s even more unusual for the same two people to tie at both times of averaging. The duties of the Marshals included serving as ushers at assemblies, such as the Bacca¬ laureate Service and Orientation Day. Elizabeth Cobey head Amy Cathey Jane Hobson Amy Fincher Lynn Fitzgerald Karen La mmey Robert Nabow John Gough Ellen Pepis 34 Marshals National Merit Semi-Finalists Phil Moses Ed Neely At the beginning of the year six students were chosen out of the senior class as National Merit Semi-Finalists. On October 25, 1975, of their junior year three hundred and twenty-six students took the qualifying test, which covered Math and English. The PSAT test, according to a few of the Semi-Finalists, was not hard because it was general knowl¬ edge acquired throughout the years. The re¬ sults of the tests were given to colleges for scholarship and application purposes. The following seniors were Semi-Finalists for the 1975-76 school year: David Hankins, Elizabeth Cobey, John Gough, Phil Moses, Ed Neely, and Marilyn Hinson. National Merit 35 Scholarships And Awards With the end of their high school years, many seniors applied for scholarships and grants in academics, athletics, and the arts. Two senior girls, Elizabeth Cobey and Marilyn Hinson, were honored by receiving two of the top scholarships in the state of North Carolina. Combined these two young women were awarded grants totaling $37,000. While academic grants received the spot¬ light, other areas of achievement should be recognized; among these were music awards, and drama awards. A significant number of athletes who might not have been able to at¬ tend college were awarded grants on their athletic abilities which enabled them to attend college on funds from a scholarship. National Merit Finalists were: Elizabeth Cobey, John Gough, David Hankins, Marilyn Hinson, Phil Moses. For achievement in Music, scholarships were awarded to: Artie Nadelman and Betsy Guion. Elizabeth Cobey was awarded the Mo rehead Scholarship to UNC- CH valued at $10,000. Marilyn Hinson was awarded both the Carswell Scholarship to Wake Forest and the Sewanee Scholarship with a combined value of $27,000. 36 A wards -— - - _ Scholarships were also awarded to: Marilyn Hinson, Elizabeth Cobey, Betsy Guion, Robin Trew, Mickey Henderson, for their Athletic scholarships went to: Audrey Truesdale, John Graham, Jack participation in Music and Drama. Durkin, Charles Burke, David Hankins, Scott Gaines, Brent Miller. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Youth Art Competition Awards went to: Cynthia Lowing, Frank Williamson, Mary Doug Reel, Pam Lassiter, Anne Brown, Jean Dickson, Lori Burkett, Sandra Tuttle, Joanie Jenkins, Jean Newton, Laurie McGlohan, Lisa Whisenant, JoAnne Weaver, Jennifer Murdock, Jennifer Johnson, Keena Biggers, Eli Kaplan, Ben Williams (Photography), Richard Gray, Danny Cochrane, Bill Overcash, Tom Stewart, Mike Yelverton, Wes Simpson, David Hope. Not Pictured: Sherri Bass, Tim Morrison, Jocelyn Pettibone. Awards 37 Foreign Exchange Students East senior Frances Blanchette was the hostess of French foreign exchange student, Maud Willotte. Maud, 19, was born in Lune- ville, located in the eastern part of France. Her impressions of America were varied. She found American boys more courteous than those in France. Adults, she noted, were much easier to get along with in the U.S., especially in school situations. Maud had some difficulty in adapting to the American ways of living. However, the Blanchettes enjoyed helping her adjust, while she informed them of the French lifestyles. Mrs. Blanchette said that Maud was an adventurer in sampling Ameri¬ can food. Maud and her American family have de¬ veloped a harmonious relationship, while Maud and Frances remained independent with their own individual friends and interests. Maud’s hobbies include cooking, swimming and dancing. She pursued her interest in modern jazz at a local dance studio, which offered free lessons to all ex¬ change students. Maud’s home school offered no extracurricular activities, however, she became involved at East and was very im¬ pressed with its school spirit. She participated in Young Life, the French Club and was an honorary member of Civinettes. Upon her re¬ turn to France, she hoped to become a kindergarten teacher. Maud and her American family. Maud and Frances prepare a French dish for the family. Maude Peter East ' s foreign connections. 38 Foreign Exchange “Is life always this exciting in America?” Peter Aerne’s easy going, congenial manner has allowed him to make many new friends during his stay in Charlotte. He seemed to have adjusted easily to living with Phil Moses and his family. Phil said it was great having a “brother,” not only did it give him someone to do things with but Peter also helped him with his German. Dr. John Moses best summed it up when he commented, that they had all gained from Peter’s stay, nothing had had to be sacrificed. Peter left Switzerland with the impression that Americans were rich, lazy, and teenagers were wild. After living here for three months, Peter found three main differences in American vs. Switzerland life, such as bigger cars, a damper climate, and fashion conscious con¬ sumers. Peter also noted that in Switzerland there is more time spent within the family. Americans seem to socialize more and are more open with their feelings. Peter participated in many activities with Phil such as the Catholic Youth Organization, French and Key Club, and often went sailing with the family. Peter was most impressed with East’s school spirit, as his school in Switzerland is totally academic. During the five years of high school in Switzerland one stays with the same people in every subject year in and year out. By coming to America Peter sacrificed continuing school with his classmates. Peter said he was “very thankful for all of the opportunities and gifts he has received during his visit to America.” Peter and Phil prepare to go sailing. “Let me show you how it’s done in Switzerland. Foreign Exchange 39 ) I I 1 Peter is caught up in the enthusiasm of a pep rally. fb 1 Student Life Is ... A situation in which people with many varying ideas are put together to learn not only academics, but how to accept each other. Throughout the year, events were offered in attempts to arouse interest in the entire stu¬ dent body. While students were making plans for the year, the administration was making plans for the future. Expansion and develop¬ ment were infnind when plans were made for a modernized media center. Entertainment and exposure to the extraordinary were the main motivations behind the students’ special events. r c ■ JfL • ' m 4 m tOt ! POINT ZY Er ' Skine fN5;fc 9 9 s % ' ' � • ' ppHm VhrtT DUKE 11 n - ' c ' J. Tucker discusses plans with Congress. College Day gives opportunities to seniors. Student Life 41 : f if - Carrousel Princess Elected The 1975 Thanksgiving Carrousel Parade made its annual trip through downtown on a cold, windy afternoon. Local celebrities, organizations, and schools participated in the procession. Senior homerooms made the nominations, then voted for one girl as their Carrousel Princess. Sally Kiefer won the honor with Melinda Wheeling as her first runner-up. Sally attended two rehearsals for pageants at Park Center and South Park, a luncheon with Mayor Belk, and a church ser¬ vice and breakfast before riding in the parade. Keep on Marching Eagles. Sally Kiefer, princess for a day. 42 Carrousel Parade Community Supports Carrousel Parade Fred Kirby presided as master of ceremonies. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Trick car surprised and excited the crowd. Carrousel Parade 43 East Issues CB radio fad strikes everywhere. Early in the year, students were surprised to find new locks on their lockers. Problems arose from mix-ups in distributing the new combinations. Mid-year attempts were made to direct hallway traffic and to avoid head-on collisions. m _ ■ HI ' .-••••• • 1 • •• 4 44 East Issues k «vuu ktr % f ... , V ;. ’ A -£9Z? ■ %- ■: ■ ■ $§££ M ,« V o n - o N . -• T ' „ V.C ■A 5‘Vl ; - v a • ‘::-f V ' A AjSv v AA s v v - ' v, v - o ■;, • V r v £ r . « - • V � ' ,.- f ' vH � V ; j X ' ' •V |fr ' . - ' ■ A |j V - ' - A ' •‘T 5 ' ” ' • V .r ' ’V t ■X J t 3. r. • . j v ■ Aj n V „ � i X J - � « 5?V+ U,, V ' T, r v .4 Vii fl v; .it ' tvySv 1 w«s ' ? jJ ' r : xs$$r y Ajr e yr. vr. J ' v A... n - rilia , £ 3 ' m Z ) man is com lated. omes more «€■ , it is no long for anv ind C ' y «. ■ ' • ' i U.S. Broadens Foreign Relations The events highlighting the 1975-76 year concerned the United States’ interaction with foreign nations. Politically, the United States developed closer relations with China when President Ford visited Peking in November, 1975. The President toured the country and discussed international problems with China’s heads of state. Later in the year former president Richard Nixon made a personal trip to China at the invitation of Chairman Mao Tse-tung. Highlighting worldwide issues were the United Nations’ anti-zionism vote, the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, and the Angolan crisis. A Soviet supported faction opposed a United States favore d faction caus¬ ing civil disorder in Angola. It was feared that intervention might create a new Vietnam in Africa. Election year caused American citizens to re-evaluate national goals. Ronald Reagan challenged appointed President, Gerald Ford, for the Republican nomination. Democrats were divided over a possible fifteen hopefuls who crowded the field, although ex-governor Jimmy Carter took an early lead. During the campaign, two attempts were made on Pres¬ ident Ford’s life. Lynette (Squeaky) Fromme and Sara Jane Moore claimed their intentions were for publicity and protest. Later several questions were raised concerning Secret Service protection. Controversial Patty Hearst was brought to trial for her alleged partici¬ pation in the terrorist activities of the Sym- bionese Liberation Army. Miss Hearst claimed that her actions were motivated by fear for her life. The FBI captured her after nineteen months of diligent undercover work. Justice William O. Dougias, nominated to t he Supreme Court by F.D. Roosevelt in 1939, retired in November due to failing health. Serving 36 years, Justice Douglas was the longest seated Supreme Court Justice in history. His replacement, J.P. Stevens, was expected to lead the court in a more conserv¬ ative direction. The world united in February, to support a sports spectacular, the Twelfth Winter Olympics, held in Innsbruck, Austria. Ex¬ tensive security precautions were taken to prevent terrorism that threatened previous games. The United States attained moderate success by winning three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals in ice skating and skiing. Controversy arose over the drug treatment of athletes affected by a flu epi¬ demic and over professionalism in amateur sports. In the Fall of 1975, the city of New York approached the edge of fiscal default. Mayor Abe Beame and Governor H. Carey asked the Federal Government for aid. After considerable debate, President Ford consented to loan the city 2.3 billion dollars under severe controls. President Ford presented Japanese Prime Minister Miki to the American people on August 6, 1975. 46 National News On July 17, 1975, the most spectacular, inter¬ national, astronautical rendezvous took place. The American Apollo and Soviet Soyuz were interlocked in space for 47 hours. Prior to the launch, the astronauts and cosmonauts under¬ went months of training in each other’s languages and living habits. During the linkage of the two crafts, the Americans served as hosts to the Soviets because of their larger vehicle. This expedition initiated a new spirit of detente as the scientists of both countries shared previously undisclosed knowledge. The President and Mrs. Ford are received by China’s Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-Ping at a banquet in Peking in December 1975. National News 47 Charlotte Celebrates Bicentennial The alleged Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was the first statement of free¬ dom from the thirteen states. Two hundred years later on May 20, 1975, Charlotte- Mecklenburg celebrated this anniversary. President Ford, Billy Graham, and Governor Holshouser participated in the activities. This year Charlotte also made progress in the controversial desegregation issue. Judge James B. McMillan freed the school board from the court’s direct jurisdiction. Due to inadequate fund s and decreasing public support, the young World Football League folded in 1975. Upton Bell, owner of the Charlotte Hornets, was forced to sell all tangible assets to pay for the team’s debts. Three episodes of “Moving On” were filmed at different locations around Charlotte. Extras for the series, drawn from local talent, worked with Claude Akins, star of the show. Huge crowds of spectators were allowed to watch the actual filming of the program. Above, Claude Akins takes a break between takes. Journalist Walter Cronkite spoke at the twelfth annual WBTV high school convocation. He focused on today’s youth and t heir future. Janice Vaughn and Art O’Conner from East participated in a question session. Republican presidential hopeful, Ronald Reagan, campaigned throughout North Carolina seeking support. Tight security measures were taken to protect Mr. Reagan during his short visits. 48 Local News In 1775, Captain Jack carried the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Eastland Mall, a multi-million dollar shopping com- by horseback from Charlotte to Philadelphia, ferry Linker, the modern day plex, opened on July 30,1975. Captain Jack, recreated this journey in May, 1975. John Belk was re-elected to a fourth term as Charlotte’s Mayor. The election marked the first partisan campaigns for Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bicentennial was celebrated on May 20, 1975, at Freedom Park. The East Mechlenburg Choir entertained while the crowd anticipated the arrival of President Ford. President Ford, along with Billy Graham and other distinguished guests, helped Mecklenburg to initiate National Bicentennial celebrations. Local News 49 _ ! _ l t : c TV 7?? ORGANIZATIONS There were thirty-seven clubs and organi¬ zations at East this year. They were divided into three different categories which enabled every student to participate in at least one area, depending on his interests. The three areas were service clubs, which performed services both within the school and through¬ out the community; interest clubs made up of students focusing upon a common interest; and vocation clubs which strived to broaden student knowledge in various careers. The service clubs provided leadership with their special activities which was of benefit to the entire community. Due to inactivity and failure to attend l.C.C. meetings on a regular basis several clubs were threatened to be dechartered by Student Congress. However, in general, most of the thirty seven clubs and organizations united in a common cause to raise $20,000.00 to outfit the band in new uniforms. Because of these tremendously successful fund raising ac¬ tivities, East’s Marching Eagles were outfitted in March with a dual purpose uniform. Not only did the band now own a quality march¬ ing uniform, but a versatile stage uniform as well. ; 1 ! E OMIN icK MionE Just Ki led Ji-OcKin HiM INACIO! _ V 3 , !l Oo+ ' tHRooQhf A S+RAtyJ uJeAo ' IUHte A 7 X Poaw cKVS ( vuin 3 i ATMplCAt scene of oftgANiZED CRiMFin AhERiCAr- • 1 33 r-r I l : irniim Organizations 51 Anchor Club Solves Sticky Situation Row 1: E. Cobey, A. Gates, P. Thomas, S. Hammonds, M. Head, S. Bethune. Row 2: K. Evans, C. Slaughter, . Durkin, S. Hartman, K. Car¬ penter, H. Dean, M. Sherrin, T. Thompson, T. Fowler, K. Claiborne, B. Gatlin. Row 3: A. Hildreth, C. Malcolm, ]. Smith, S. Lipscomb, A. Brown, . Poole, S. Whisnant, S. Watson, R. Barefoot, E. Core, A. Heard, L. Hudson, C. Norris. Resolving financial debts incurred by past officers is a problem that many clubs face. Anchor club had the task of selling the over abundant amount of car stickers bought in the 1974-75 school year. Although getting out of debt was a main concern, members spent the bulk of their time serving the school and community. Ann Heard, President, discussed many of their activities. The square dance, co¬ sponsored with Civinettes, and the candy cane sale were two of their biggest projects. For the community, they sponsored the col¬ lection of food for UNICEF, a party for pa¬ tients at Nurse Care, and many others. Club Officers: Pres. Ann Heard; V. Pres. Jan Poole; Sec. Teresa Thompson; Treas. Karen Carpenter. Advisor: Mrs. Gilda Stubblefield. Ann Heard and Sarah Lipscomb review applications. 52 Anchor Club Art Club Colors the Campus m 1 tC-Bs I | n k ji i In 1 i i’ m 1 i y jll - |t s • IS J Row 1: M. Grant, D. Hope, B. Ferrell, C. Rand, P. Lassiter, K. Childers, W. Wi es, M. Horwell, N. Evankovech, M. Burton, D. Driggers, C. Bond, F. Williamson. Row 2: V. Milazzo, T. Stewart, . Watson, M. Moose, S. Sprinkle, J. Weaver, A. Haywood, B. Barbato, T. Morrison, B. Morrison, L. Whisenant, B. Overcash, K. Godfrey, M. Noland, L. McGlohon, J. Newton, M. YeJverton. Row 3: . Jenkins, S. Tuttle, W. Spoon, M. Reel, J. Johnson, T. Crawford, J. Goodman, S. Bass, H. Kalevas, C. Lowing, P. Kuhn. Patience, imagination, frustration and self- discipline exemplify the characteristics of East’s art students. Many of these students belong to the Art Club, which has creatively left its mark on East. Their first project was bringing color to the bland cafeteria. Club members livened up the walls of Alexander Children’s Center by painting a jungle mural. Mrs. Deborah Cooper, one of the Art Club advisors, stated she was glad to see the stu¬ dents take advantage of the fine exhibits sponsored by First Union National Bank and “The Charlotte Observer”. “People’s Art”, a new organization, was still another involve¬ ment. Mrs. Cooper said she felt “the success of their projects was due to increased interest and concern of the students.” Club Officers: Pres. Mary Reel; Sec. Jennifer Johnson; I.C.C. Rep. Lisa Whisenant. Advisors: Mrs. Faires; Mrs. Cooper. Jean Newton works on drawing for scholastics. Art Club 53 Band Strikes Up for New Uniforms Though much time was spent raising money to buy new band uniforms, an equal amount of time was spent learning music for concerts given throughout the year. Fourteen band members represented East well in the N.C. All-State Band. The Symphonic Band, consist¬ ing of eighty-five members attended the annual State Contest in Salisbury in April. The Stage Band and Pep Band gave the school spirit a boost by playing at basketball games and performing in concerts in the spring. Club Officers: Pres. Kevin Duffy; V. Pres. Stacey Web¬ ster; Sec. Lynn Clark; Treas. David Hine. Advisor: Mr. Soltys. Row 1: D. Hine, H. Messick, K. Koster, B. Guion. Row 2: L. Clark, A. Gil man, B. Sahlie, A. Adams, L. Wessler. Row 3: P. Gooch, N. Filippeli, S. McCauley, J. Levine, N. Wilson, L. Lemmond, K. Rice, f. Carter. Row 4: T. Johnson, T. Brown, B. Polk, R. Gough, C. Helms, S. Campbell, J. Austin, D. Aldridge, W. Spoon, D. Johnson, K. Duffy, P. Guthery, L. Frazier, J. Alston. Row 5: T. Baker, D. Bobbitt, M. Kijewski, J. Trew, S. Guion, L. Webster, J. Godwin, K. Moore. Not Pictured: K. Cannon, A. Earney, M. Esquivel, G. Hamilton, R. Johnson, R. Mann, T. O’Neal, C. Primm, D. Sagen, R. Wallace. Row 1: J. May, K. Wall, M. Wood, S. Berr, D. Burt, J. Brown, J. Baumheckel. Row 2: D. Smith, A. Goodman, G. Satterfield, L. Baumheckel, L. Wall, D. Bucher. Row 3: M. Burney, S. Lippman, T. Sanford, D. Hardaway, G. Cochrane, P. Culpepper, D. Brown, C. Edahl, S. Webster. Row 4: S. Wallace, C. McGinnis, R. Frazier, C. Byrd, D. Kiser, P. Spillers, S. Pounds, P. Moses, D. Watson. Not Pictured: D. Brown, B. Hager, S. Lindenman, F. Myers, J. Russell, A. Stephenson, J. Wampler, L. White. Mr. Soltys brings music to life. The East Mecklenburg Trumpeters. 54 Band No Flats in the Bike Club The Bike Club pedaled off to a good start in November by sponsoring a forty-mile Bike-a- Thon to Waxhaw. The money earned was given to the band for new uniforms. They also went on many bike hikes, ranging from nine to forty miles, on weekends and holidays. Jocelyn Pettibone, club president, com¬ mented, “The results of our trips were sore muscles, general exhaustion, and a great feel¬ ing of accomplishment and appreciation for the back roads of North Carolina.” Club Officers: Pres. Jocelyn Pettibone; V. Pres. Martha Royal; Sec.-Treas. Susan Blanton. Advisor: Mr. McAfee. if 3 fife fM yP i fflr Wk . J ..« r -£ Martha Royal enjoys fresh air and sunshine. Cyclists head towards their forty-mile goal in the November Bike-a-Thon. Row 1: M. Royal, T. Taylor, P. Cobb, B. Ferrell. Row 2: S. Hennes, J. Watson, S. Blanton, A. Tebby, J. Pettibone. Not Pictured: J. Propst. Pedal Power! Bike Club 55 Bus Drivers Roll On Row 1: Y. Henighan, H. Irwin, G. Alexander, M. Wells, G. Looper, C. Moorefield, N. Miller. Row 2: S. Abraham, C. Dickson, P. Feil, J. Wright, B. Searle, S. Williamson, J. Ellis, G. King, T. Morris, H. McKee, T. Harris. Row 3: T. Harris, A. Edwards, T. O’Neal, S. Heaslip, C. Hooks, S. Go relick, D. Bobbitt, V. Brecht, P. Moseley, E. Hendrick, A. Johnson. Row 4: D. Pendergrass, D. Marshall, M. Clark, G. Logan, M. Keesler, B. Bittle, M. Bobo, M. Henderson, S. Rogers, B. Hartman. Row 5: M. Ferri, S. Brooks, D. Johnson, C. McManus, W. Baird, D. Haigler, D. Allen, J. Hartsell, R. Sustar, B. Bennett, R. McNeill, R. Ferguson, C. Primm, E. Parker. Not Pictured: R. Barry, T. Blumenthal, C. Bryant, B. Buckholtz, K. Moore, D. Pransky. In order to become a Bus Driver, a student had to spend ten hours in class room training and 15 to 20 hours on the road. The bus drivers had a difficult task in making sure that all of their passengers arrived to and from school safely. Some students hindered this by smoking and creating distractions on the buses. 1976 brought about a rash of wrecks in which some of East’s drivers were in¬ volved. Drivers as well as students realized the importance of their responsibilities. Mr. Harper and Mrs. Heffner had a time con¬ suming duty in making sure each bus had a driver, and that each bus was prompt. With¬ out East’s 47 bus drivers, more than 1000 stu¬ dents would have had to provide other means of transportation. Club Officers: Pres. Barbara Searle; V. Pres. Johnny Wright. Advisor; Mrs. Heffner. ; 33 J-v—v- V ♦ % m Tr-- ililli B 1 oi y 1 ' IvR wjX East’s “Convoy.” 56 Bus Drivers Chemistry Club ... More Explosive Row 1: M. Lippman, K. Pope, C. Crowther. Row 2: E. Pepis, M. Hinson, G. Raines, C. Huson. Row 3: A. Tebby, C. Evans, J. Baumheckel, J. Pettibone, M. Owens. Row 4: M. Urness, J. Davis, R. WiJson, K. Moore, T. Chisholm, C. Cornwell. Not Pictured: f. Blackwell, D. Brown, ]. Collins, E. Core, B. Darden, M. Darden, M. Davis, J. Frushtick, D. Gardner, K. Hills, R. Landis, G. Monson, B. Sah lie, J. Wampler. The Chemistry Club was designed to give students a chance to broaden their knowledge in chemistry. Mr. Robertson, the advisor, said, “this year’s club was more active, be¬ cause they planned more activities.” Mr. Robertson showed more films and invited Dr. Crosswaite, from UNCC, to speak to club members. All thirty-two members took chem¬ istry and they met twice a month on Thurs¬ days. Club Officers: Pres. Ellen Pepis; V. Pres. Jeff Frus htick; Sec. Cindy Crowther; Treas. Marilyn Hinson. Advisor: Mr. Robertson. “Eye of newt, toe of dog ...” Chemistry Club 57 Octet is Added to Choir Row 1: K. Kennington, S. Bos, S. Steward, D. Leighton, J. Wells, K. Hoffman, M. Hinson, A. Cathey, C. Crowther, S. Fountain, N. Wimbrow, S. Lippman, ]. McNeely, C. Ballard, S. Rogers, P. Moseley, W. Quinn. Row 2: H. Dean, J. Bishop, K. Sikes, D. Til son, S. Williams, E. Pepis, M. Pridgen, P. Thomas, S. Hammond, J. Abernathy, T. Thompson, L. Moore, V. Swepston, K. Johnson, A. Miller, J. Corley, P. Lail, D. Cromer. Row 3: V. Holcomb, P. Lawrence, D. Foster, A. Hirschman, S. Vinton, B. Cook, T. Fowler, D. Fike, J. Belk, R. Evans, T. Butler, M. Bogan, J. Collins, D. Segal. Row 4: A. Weaver, K. Hall, S. Blanton, P. Propst, K. Smith, D. Beasley, L. Sings, C. Norris, R. Barefoot, B. Helms, M. Hender¬ son, . Davis, J. Bowman, B. Gore, J. McKinney, K. Getz, R. Rayley, K. Moore. Not Pictured: C. Craven, J. Hunter, J. Irvine, S. Knight, G. Moss, J. Seegars. The 1975-76 Choir of East Mecklenburg was made up of 65 juniors and seniors who strove to further their interests and abilities in music. Under the directorship of Mrs. Joyce Helms, they presented a well rounded program of choral music for the school and community. The choir participated in various seasonal programs, including East’s annual Christmas and Spring Concerts and the com¬ munity’s bicentennial celebrations. It also was represented in the All-County Choir and the Mars Hill Clinic. And finally, the choir received superior ratings in the Six Flags over Georgia Festival and the North Carolina State Festival. The East Octet was a new addition to the music department. It performed at various functions throughout the city where a smaller group was needed. The two most qualified voices in each vocal group were selected to compose the octet. Octet: S. Bos, S. Lippman, H. Dean, P. Lawrence, V. Swepston, E. Pepis, Club Officers: Pres. Michael Pridgen; V. Pres. Beth M. Henderson, M. Pridgen, K. Moore. Coo,t - ' Sec - Barbara Helms; Pub. Van Swepston; Lib. Ellen Pepis; Mg. Bob Gore. Advisor: Mrs. Helms. 58 Choir Civinettes Continue Tradition Row 1: A. Emery, . Bishop, K. Yandell, B. Hipp, M. Haney, B. Guion, C. Crowther, M. Sides, S. Bos, M. Pridgen. Row 2: A. Cathey, M. Hinson, C. Hill, f. Davis, C. Griffin, A. Fincher, G. Templeton, K. Taylor, G. Colder, L. Albergotti, B. Helms. Row 3:M. Vosburgh, R. Armstrong, K. Dean, M. Willotte, E. Guentert, M. Wheeling, S. Eaton, f. Vosburgh, T. S chaffer, E. Pepis. Civinette s 59 Civinettes, named club of the year by St. Congress in 1975, continued the tradition of participating in worthwhile projects while en¬ joying fellowship within the club. The purpose of the club has been to serve com¬ munity and school as well as to build good citizenship. This was carried through by the following major activities: patterning a nine year old child afflicted with cerebal palsy, a bake sale and Turkey Dinner for cerebal palsy, covered dish supper to raise money for the club, a Halloween party for pre¬ schoolers, co-sponsored a Square Dance, Elves at Santa’s Workshop, progressive dinner for former Civies, Starv-A-Thon for juvenile diabetes and sponsored the Faculty Follies for autistic children. Civinettes’ mem¬ bers were individuals with unique ideas and goals and when joined together were instru¬ mental in contributing to East and the community. Club Officers: Pres. Susan Bos; V. Pres. Beth Hipp; Sec. Carol Griffin; Treas. Ellen Pepis; Board Members Laura Albergotti, Susan Eaton, Amy Fincher; Advisors: Mrs. Hefner, Mrs. Wingard. Civinettes plan for upcoming projects. East Punches Out New Club Row 1: L. Hurst, C. Ritch, ]. Jones, R. Powers. Row 2: L. Wall, G. Helms, R. Howell, C. Fore, S. Gorelick, C. Moss, R. Nabow. Not Pictured: . Gough. One of East’s newest and most different organizations, was the Computer Club. Mem¬ bers consisted of students who were inter¬ ested in computer technology and its effect on society. Chip Ritch, president, stated that anyone was welcome and contact with Data Processing was not necessary for member¬ ship. Their main goal was to raise money for the purchase of more computer equipment. An initial project was a dating service in which a student card was matched up with a compatible card. Field trips to computer locations around the state were among their plans. Lack of membership presented prob¬ lems but Chip said he realized the club was new and it needed time to expand. Club Officers: Pres. Chip Ritch; Sec. Chris Fore. Ad¬ visor: Mr. Helms. Hello, is this I.B.M.?” 60 Computer Club D.E.C.A. Represents East Row 1: B. Matthews, K. Line burger, C. Creede, G. Raines, G. Renfrow. Row 2: M. Young, B. Kennedy, C. Rogers, M. Sanders, R. Hamilton, B. Pittman, T. Sigmon, G. Davis, D. McGalliard, C. Floyd. Row 3: M. Jordan, J. Watts, C. Litaker, M. Cox, S. Miller, S. Poole, M. Melville, T. Wise. Row 4: C. Sowinski, B. Fairman, K. Byrd, M. Haynes, M. Wells, C. Lowery. Row 5: M. Brown, R. Evans, S. Hamilton, A. Rutledge, R. Hoagland, B. Barbato, P. Eigner, P. Skridulis, J. Hall, S. Britt. Not Pictured: C. Craven, T. Henderson, B. Higgins, J. Johnson, B. Martin, D. McCollum, H. Moore, F. Peay, L. Prestimonico, A. Rafferty, T. Roberson, S. Stegall, R. Sullivan, D. Torgoman, T. Tucker, R. Van Schuyver, S. Whisnant. D.E.C.A.’s purpose was to promote profes¬ sional growth, aid and develop competent leadership, and to encourage high ethical standards in business. Students in D.E.C.A. took one hour of classroom preparation fol¬ lowed by work in the afternoon at supporting businesses. They used this as a lab and re¬ ceived two units of credit. To help raise money the members sold candy, they also operated the school store and the coke ma¬ chine. The D.E. club represented East Mecklenburg in District, State, and National contests. Club Officers: Pres. Bobby Matthews; V. Pres. Karen Line burger; Sec. Gwen Raines; Treas. Cherise Greede; Pari. Gregg Renfrow. Advisor: Mr. Deaton. Karen Smith electrifies Ben Franklin. D.E.C.A. 61 Le Cercle Francois s’amuse f j ' Row 1: D. Whaley, K. Burrell, C. Crowther, J. McNeely, J. McLendon, M. Haney, K. Pope, M. Stith, P. Gollaway, M. Hood, A. Breiner, T. Taylor. Row 2: H. Whann, A. Cathey, E. Guentert, S. Gorelick, E. Cobey, P. Thomas, J. Bayha, K. Bower, P. Aerne, J. Hobson, M. Royal, C. Cobey, B. Branner. Row 3: M. Royal, V. Brecht, J. Baumheckel, J. Smith, S. Eaton, A. Gates, C. Fee, C. Evans, L. Raines, C. Weber, J. Miller, C. Hill. Row 4: A. Tebby, M. Owens, A. Nadelman, J. Abernathy, T. Crawford, J. Wampler, J. Petti bone, J. Watson, B. Guiles, R. Price, P. Moses, J. Cochrane, R. Barefoot, G. Colder. Not Pictured: J. Bishop, J. Davis, K. Dee, B. Gatlin, J. Gough, S. Hammond, P. Kuhn, J. Poole. Martha Royal consoles elderly patient at Christmas. As in years past the French Banquet was once again the main project of the French Club. Decorations, entertainment, and the food centered around the theme of the Middle Ages. Decorating a tree in the library at Christmas, and caroling completed other projects during the first of the year. For the rest of the year a Mardis Gras party, covered dish supper, and French movie were planned. Club Officers: Pres. Amy Cathey; V. Pres. Reba Price; Sec. Jocelyn Pettibone; Treas. Mary Ellen Stith. Advisor: Mrs. Frazier. Teachers enjoy French cuisine. 62 French Club F.B.L.A. Gets a Good Start Row 1: M. Fisher, L. Johnson, P. Cooper, K. Childers, K. Gibbs, D. Blackwell. Row 2: D. Foster, T. Polk, M. Wilbanks, D. Burt, K. Byrd. Row 3: C. Clay, E. Aavaste, L. Kyd, T. fudge, G. Polk, C. Bass, T. Adcock. Not Pictured: K. Evans, D. Pendergrass, K. Smith, V. Witmore. One of the newly chartered clubs, for the ’75-’76 school year, was the Future Business Leaders of America. Unlike most new clubs it got off to an early start under advisors Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Donaldson. They organized many projects, such as: candy sales, speakers and business tours. They also formulated plans for attending the FBLA National Con¬ ference. Club Officers: Pres. Gina Polk; V. Pres. LaVerne John¬ son; Sec. Melanie Wilbanks; Treas. Pam Cooper. Advisors: Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Donaldson. F.B.LA. 63 G.A.A. Sells License Plates Row 1: K. Kenni ngton, M. Rodgers, L. Carden, P. Cooper, M. Sides. Row 2: M. Moose, J. Hobson, M. Duncan, R. Armstrong, S. Hennes, D. Smith. Row 3: C. Abrams, J. Vaughn, M. Wheeling, J. Civil, J. Waiters. Not Pictured: M. Hinson, S. Kiefer, V. Jones, S. McCauley, M. Noland, T. Taylor, C. Weber. The Girls’ Athletic A ssociation provided activities for sports-minded girls interested in keeping themselves physically fit. Members kept themselves busy throughout the year playing volleyball, basketball, and bicycling as well as participating in other sports. The GAA also helped the band raise money for uniforms by selling “Eagles” license plates at the beginning of the year. Due to the fact that Mrs. Alford was involved in other coaching responsibilities, the GAA had a less active year as compared to the past. Club Officers: Pres. Linda Carden; V. Pres. Saiiy Mc¬ Cauley; Sec. Melinda Wheeling; Treas. Sally Kiefer; Act. Chmn. Jane Hobson. Advisor: Mrs. Alford. GAA helps keep girls physically fit. 6 4 G.A.A. Deutsche Kreis Plans Faschingball Row 1: K. Hoffman, M. Schacht, J. Propst, W. Spoon, P. Cobb, J. Bayha, C. Deal, J. Bennett, B. Gilliam, D. Banks. Row 2: L. Simpson, D- Swinson, D. Devereaux, D. Smith, B. Creekmore, R. Rayborn, A. Stephenson, B. Simpson, P. Aerne, L. Lowry, S. Owen. Row 3: S. Berr, P. Propst, A. Coker, C. Shive, M. James, G. Davidson, L. Cruciani, L. Baumheckel, T. Koch. Row 4: T. Phillips, P. Woods, R. Gough, M. Moore, K. Moore, C. Moss, S. Price, P. Moses, M. Burney, D. Hardaway, C. Moorefield. Not Pictured: J. Carter, K. Johnson, D. Lowing, B. Lindsay, K. Marsh, M. Nauman. Although the German Club got off to a slow start, activities soon picked up as the year progressed. Members participated in a German Christmas banquet in December as well as many other different parties through¬ out the year. For the first time, students were able to attend and join the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina. This was a Teachers’ State Conference held in Greensboro during November. A Fasching¬ ball, which is a special celebration held in Germany, was planned for the spring, as well as a trip to Busch Gardens in Virginia during the summer. Club Officers: Pres. Rianne Rayburn; V. Pres. G.G. Davidson; Sec. Karen Marsh; Treas. Donna Devereaux. Advisor: Dr. Shuford. “Sprechen sie deutsch in Miami?” German Club 65 Health Careers a First at East Row 1: K. Covalt, T. SadJer, B. Craig, L. Morgan, S. Steward, L. Sawyer. Row 2: V. Henderson, S. Henderson, L. Albergotti, J. Folk, J. Ross. Row 3: D. Wallace, R. Jones, K. Morrow, D. Morgan, C. Helms, B. Kelly. Not Pictured: C. Baretta, T. Brewton, C. Chapman, J. Ellis, L. Garrison, E. Gatewood, L. Hanson, K. Helms, M. Hill, S. Karasiewicz, B. Lloyd, D. Mullis. The purpose of the Health Careers Club was to bring students together that were interested in the field of medicine. Many members were volunteers at hospitals, where they learned how to care for patients. At meetings they discussed different careers and learned how to prepare themselves for emergency situations. Club Officers: Pres. Vierean Henderson; V. Pres. Sharon Karasiewicz; Sec. Sherrill Henderson; Treas. Jody Ellis. Advisor: Mrs. Hooker. Larry Hanson learns tools of the trade. 66 Health Careers Honor Society Charges for Services Row 1: J. Baumheckel, E. Cobey, M. Hinson, K. Pope, J. Poole, S. Bos, R. Trew, B. Guion, M. Lippman, C. Crowther, J. Bower, G. Martin. Row 2: A. Brown, B. Gatlin, C. Slaughter, P. Phillips, E. Guentert, A. Cathey, S. Hartman, K. Carpenter, H. Dean, A. Fincher, K. Claiborne, T. Thomp¬ son, R. Ciucevich, S. Hart, S. Karasiewicz. Row 3: R. Nabow, J. Hobson, D. Hine, M. Robertson, K. Lammey, M. Sherrin, M. Pridgen, E. Pep s, S. Eaton, B. Helms, C. Griffin, H. Messick, T. Fowler, L. Fitzgerald. Row 4: R. Fincher, S. Tingas, B. Thompson, M. Stegner, J. Gough, N. Smith, P. Keadle, W. Schacht, E . Skiut, J. Tucker, D. Hankins, G. Monson, D. Luski. Not Pictured: F. Blanchette, A. Brown, L. McLaughlin, P. Moses, M. Stith. The Honor Society is a scholastic and honor club. Because of lack of initiative and enthus¬ iasm, the Honor Society did not do as much as in previous years. For the first time, the mem¬ bers charged $3.00 an hour for their tutoring services that used to be free to students at East. The Honor Society consisted of East’s seniors who were initiated at the end of their junior year. Members were in the top ten percent of their class and maintained an A-average. Club Officers: Pres. Jane Hobson; V. Pres. David Hankins; Rec. Sec. Carol Griffin; Corr. Sec. Karen Pope; Treas. Jan Poole. Advisor: Miss Wayne. Honor Society member Mollie Sherrin tutors Susan Walker. Honor Society 67 I.C.C. Strengthens Club Bonds Row 1: V. Henderson, S. Sluder, M. Hinson, A. Haywood, J. Smith, C. Malcolm, A. Heard, L. Hudson. Row 2: K. Lineberger, . Seegars, E. Pepis, R. Royborn, . Hobson, A. Cathey, L. Albergotti, L. Carden, M. Pridgen, J. Baumheckel. Row 3: K. Duffy, N. Wilson, A. A ladelman, R. Ciucevich, T. Crawford, J. Frusbt ick, J. Pettibone, S. Lambert, S. Webster. Not Pictured: S. Bos, . Bayha, B. Cook, J. Jenkins, B. Matthews, F. Mullins, M.D. Reel, D. Segal, K. Shipley, T. Smith. The Interclub Council worked hard to co¬ ordinate the activities of the clubs and to promote an interest in them. One of the major projects was Club Week, which intro¬ duced the clubs to sophomores and other new students. Marilyn Hinson, president, said that it was one of the most successful club weeks that has ever been at East because of a special assembly in which most of the clubs partici¬ pated in. The annual I.C.C. Christmas party for underprivileged children produced many happy faces. In previous years, competition between the clubs has been a great problem. During the 1975-76 school year, the I.C.C. worked to improve the relations between clubs. Such efforts included the Square Dance, co-sponsored by the Anchor Club and the Civinettes, the Haunted House and the Marathon sponsored by the Key Club with the help of the Civinettes and the Anchor Club. Some of the clubs united in helping to “Feather the Eagles” by adopting a band member and raising money for their uniforms. Club Officers: Pres. Marilyn Hinson; V. Pres. Artie Nadelman; Sec. Michael Pridgen; Treas. Amy Cathey. Advisor: Mrs. Nichols. One of the many happy faces at the I.C.C. Christmas Party. 68 l.C.C. Interact Begins With a Cheer Interact, the only coed service club, pro¬ vided the “opportunity for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.” The main projects of the first of the year were singing Christmas cards, a Thanksgiving canned food drive for needy children and the creation of a time capsule. Battle of the Bands for Easter Seals was planned for the later half of the year. The senior members did a spoof on the Frankie Avalon era at Senior Banquet which was a huge success. The club members enjoyed working together which helped to make the biggest tasks seem small. Club Officers: Pres. Paula Eigner; V. Pres. Donnie Segal; Sec. Karen Lammey; Treas. M fte Kemp. Advisor Mrs. Grain. New Interact members cheer at pep rally as part of their initiation. Row 1: J. Folk, K. Burrell, S. Lancaster, R. Haigler, G. O’Dell, B. Craig, D. Seidenspinner, T. Irwin, S. Lippnrjan, D. Segal. Row 2: A. Keenan, M. Royal, B. Robins, C. Short, V. Jones, M. Robertson, K. Lammey, D. Allison, K. Doster. Row 3: B. Brassil, A. Hollar, H. English, M. Siegal, A. Brown, B. Tuck, B. Creekmore. Row 4: L. Walters, C. Bartlett, P. Eigner, D. Bartlett, K. Shipley, M. Kemp, B. Clark, D. Crosby, T. Siegner. Not Pictured: G. Davidson, J. Harper, J. Jones, D. Minges, S. Rosenberg, D. Todd, S. Webster. Interact Club 69 Key Club Has Profitable Year The Key Club of 1974-75 saw the rewards of their work when the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce awarded them the outstanding Citizenship Award for projects which served to bring the community and school closer. With the previous club’s great success the 1975-76 club was determined to make a profit¬ able year. And profitable it was, with at least one project a month to serve the school or com¬ munity. Some of their major projects were: painting the Mall downtown, the Haunted House, running the concessions for the Athletic Department and the annual Round- ball Classic. Club Officers: Pres. Robert Ciucevich; V. Pres. John Gough; Sec. Norfleet Smith; Treas. Mike Moore; Board Members Paul Keadle, Kent Moore. Advisor: Mr. Morgan. Row 1: T. Urness, S. Smith, A. Miller, M. Lippman, R. Ciucevich, P. Aerne, R. Austin, K. Duffy. Row 2: D. Warren, M. Moore, A. Nadelman, J. Gough, P. Moses, M. Crisco, D. Hankins, D. Lowing, S. Lucas, T. Crawford. Row 3: J. Tucker, G. Monson, N. Smith, P. Keadle. Row 4: N. Wilson, . Blackwell, R. McEwen, D. McKernan, E. Parker, K. Gray, B. Miller, D. McMahan, K. Moore, B. Darden, K. Taylor. Not Pictured: M. Naumen. 70 Key Club Row 1: A. Emery, G. Mundy, . Vaughn, C. Jacobi, L. McLaughlin, S. Holder, A. Fincher, K. Carpenter. Row 2: . Smith, B. Mundy, K. Marsh, B. Cook, M. Sherrin, S. Hill, J. Bay ha, L. Albergotti, L. Moore, ]. Van B rug. Row 3: S. Sprinkle, J. Knight, K. Hall, V. Holcomb, K. Boone, B. Hutchison, K. Homey, M. Agnew, J. Hall, P. Skridulis, K. Dean, J. Weaver, L. Hudson. Not Pictured: D. Beasley, R. Clark, V. McCullough. Ladies’ Ensemble was a vocal group of girls, who wished to excel beyond the regular chorus program. They represented East by singing at Eastland Mall and the Matthew’s Woman’s Club. Their singing talents were also used at the Senior Banquet, the School Board meeting and the annual Christmas show on the evening of December 15. Club Officers: Pres. Beth Cook; V. Pres. Amy Fincher; Sec. Karen Carpenter. Advisor: Mrs. Helms. Ann Emery sings solo at Christmas concert. Ladies’ Ensemble 71 Ensemble Sings Throughout County Latin Club Raises Money for Band Row 1: L. Wall, E. Talbert, H. Griffin, M. Hinson, D. Furst, J. McKinney, M. Sherrill, C. Burroughs. Row 2: B. East, L. Woody, R. WiJson, M. Pierce, M. Bess, S. Royal. Row 3: S. Gardner, J. Goodrum, D. Kiser, S. Sluder, M. Owens, T. fohnson, M. Leazer. Row 4: M. Burney, C. Cornwell, T. Phillips, D. Warren, T. Chisholm, J. White, C. Gomez. Not Pictured: A. Brown, C. Byrd, R. Drexall, L. Lemmond, L. Moody. To help the band raise money for uniforms the Latin Club sold inflatable eagles during the football season with player’s numbers on them. In the fall they attended the State Foreign Language Convention in Greensboro. According to Sharon Sluder, second term president, the main purpose of the club was to add interest to Latin classes. Plans for a slave sale and attendance at the Junior Classical League Convention in Chapel Hill were made for the spring. Club Officers: Pres. Sharon Sluder; V. Pres. Elaine Talbert; Sec. M. Owens; Treas. Marilyn Hinson. Advisor: Dr. Shuford. 72 Latin Club _ _ - . _ _ _ wmm utfHHMHiaMHMRnw. Men ' s Ensemble Appears on T.V. Row 1: J. Wood, U. Mims, K. Johnson, E. Blackwelder. Row 2: A. Coker, S. Guion, C. Bergin, M. Nauman, J. Martin. Row 3: J. Sloan, C. Wheal, J. Adam s, R. Feezor, D. Harley, D. Mobley. Not Pictured: P. Short. Men’s Ensembie produces balanced blend. Men’s Ensemble was comprised of fifteen men whose voices combined to produce a balanced tonal sound. The group represented East by singing at churches, civic clubs and on the “Betty Feezor Show” in December. Among its spring projects, the Ensemble planned to sing at the Gardner Webb College music contest. Having a group with no seniors looked like a disadvantage because there would be little experience, but what they lacked in experience they made up for in talent. Club Officers: Pres. Matt Nauman; Sec. Joe Sloan; Mgr. Keith Johnson. Advisor: Mrs. Helms. Men’s Ensemble 73 NAACP Plans Black History Week Row 1: M. Weils, V. Henderson, R. Hamilton, T. Sigmon, L. Johnson, C. Dickson. Row 2: K. Clay, J. Seegars, N. Broadway, B. Kirpatrick, S. Hender¬ son, C. Wallace. Row 3: C. Burke, N. Wiison, C. Perry, S. Hamilton, V. Little, R. Jones, P. Beiton, D. Pendergrass. Not Pictured: B. Bennet, A. Heath, A. McKee, R. Wilson. Neron Wilson awaits his turn to speak. The NAACP got off to a good start in November by having a Disco in the East cafe¬ teria. The proceeds went to help sponsor the ICC Christmas party. The club’s main project during the year was Black History Week in February. Club members participated in a fashion show, invited guest speakers, and had the J.C. Smith choir sing at an assembly for the student body during the week. Club Officers: Pres. Jeanean Seegars; V. Pres. Neron Wilson; Sec. Donna Pendergrass; Treas. Ken Clay; Field Co-ord. Mike Wells. Advisor: Mrs. Green. M. Leighton and L. Lemmond enjoy dancing at Disco. NAACP makes plans for the November Disco. 74 N.A.A.C.P. Orchestra Contributes to Fine Arts Orchestra students practiced throughout the year to present the public with two out¬ standing concerts at Christmas and in the spring. They performed at Eastland Mall in December and participated in the N.C. State Concert in March. Mr. Craig Duncan came to East during the first semester to serve as a student teacher for Mr. McNeely. Being a part of the orchestra required a deep interest in music, willingness to practice, and an appreciation and understanding of fine music. Club Officers: Pres. Stacey Webster; V. Pres. Ben Bagby; Sec.-Treas. Reba Price. Advisor: Mr. McNeely. John Gough and Elizabeth Cobey on stage. Holly Griffin plucks and plows through another day. Row 1: S. Holder, M. Hood, D. Furst, P. Godfrey. Row 2: C. Deal, S. Bethune, J. Philips, H. Griffin. Row 3: E. Talbert, J. Jenkins, B. Bagby, C. Dickson, L. Savage, D. Smith, T. Whittington, D. Kiser, E. Guentert, R. Trew, D. Burt, C. Cofer. Row 4: K. Query, S. Jordan, C. Dun can, B. Wyman, E. Blackwelder, C. Edahl, D. Brown. Not Pictured: B. Bos, . Brown, . Matheny, K. Moore. Row 1: C. Abrams, . Davis, J. Gough, E. Cobey. Row 2: R. Price, J. Cristopoulous, M. Bolick, B. East. Row 3: K. Johnson, B. Guion, R. Driscoll, G. Templeton, P. AJsop, C. Staiey. Row 4: S. Li ppman, K. Duffy, R. McEwen, C. McGinnis, D. Hardaway, S. Stegall. Row 5: Mr. McNeely, C. Duncan. Not Pictured: M. Burney, D. Fincher, A. James, A. Nadelman, S. Webster. Mr. Duncan directs Orchestra at Christmas concert. Orchestra 75 ■ . . Pep Club Poops Out Row 1: P. Gooch, P. Spillers, P. Cooper, K. Childers, D. Burt. Row 2: V. Whitmore, S. Henries, T. Crawford, M. Hinson. Not Pictured: D. Hardaway, S. Lipscomb, J. Oxen dine, M. Sides, L. Todd, S. Watson. After one year of inactivity, the Pep Club was reorganized during the 1975-76 school year. Due to lack of interest, the membership was small with only ten active members. Raising money for the band by selling mega¬ phones was a major project for the club. Al¬ though disappointed in the club membership, Miss Hudson, the advisor, supported the club by selling megaphones at pep rallies. The members sat together at football games and made posters to support our team. Encourag¬ ing and producing school spirit was the leading goal of the Pep Club. Club Officers: Pres. Tim Crawford; V. Pres. Marilyn Hinson; Sec. and Treas. Pam Cooper. Advisor: Miss Hudson. Megaphones were sold to support the band. 76 Pep Club P.O.T. Club and Chemistry Club Merge Row 1: C. Evans, M. Hinson, J. Baumheckel. Row 2: E. Pepis, . Pettibone, M. Owens. Row 3: T. Chisholm, K. Moore, M. Burney. Not Pictured: A. Adams, J. Collins, E. Sklut, J. Frushtick. The Physicians of Tomorrow Club was designated for students interested in partici¬ pating in the medical field. Many club meet¬ ings consisted of guest speakers and visits to local hospitals. The P.O.T. Club merged their membership with that of the Chemistry Club early in the year. The reason for this, according to club president Janet Baum¬ heckel, was that ‘‘almost all students interested in chemistry, have interests in medicine. But all students who plan a career in medicine must have an interest in chem¬ istry.” Club Officers: Pres. Janet Baumheckel; V. Pres. Ellen Pepis; Sec. and Treas. Amy Adams. Advisor: Mrs. Jones. Janet Baumheckel discusses the next meeting plans. ' P.O.T. Club 77 N.C. 44th AFJROTC Cadet Squad Row 1: F. Myers, C. Bowman, S. Clay, R. Pridgen, J. Sowell. Row 2: N. Crawford, E. Haack, G. Walker, F. Peoples. Row 3: T. Morris, H. Davis, D. Hope. Row 4: R. Fincher, J. Carter, D. Lane, B. Bittle, H. VanD ver, D. TenhengJe, F. Mullins. Not Pictured: S. Bell, G. Bost, C. Bright, S. Burke, A. Coker, M. Davis, E. Dill, D. Foster, W. Gaddy, M. Gasquez, J. GJans, J. Glen, J. Haigler, D. Harris, R. Hemstrought, A. Johnson, K. Kerrigan, K. Krins, P. Kok, W. Lach, H. Latta, D. Lemoyne, G. Looper, M. Looper, J. McCullough, M. Meekes, B. Moorman, C. Patton, S. Phillips, R. Rollins, J. Russell, R. Stewart, D. Tally, W. Toomey, S. Willard, C. Young, D. Young, D. Younts. AFJROTC was established to give young men and women an opportunity for recrea¬ tion and fellowship. It also provided service for the community. The JROTC, headed by Col. Leopold Magers and his assistant Sgt. Joe Fincher, took many trips throughout the year. They attended a drill meet in Charlotte and one in Raleigh. The Squadron also took trips to Shaw Air Force Base and Davidson College. According to Sgt. Fincher, “generally the cadet corps has vastly improved since last year.” At the end of the year the JROTC held their annual picnic and Awards Day. AFJROTC presents color at pre-game ceremony. 78 AFJROTC Think Snow! Row 1: S. Mazurek, W. Yudel 1, M. Stegall, J. Bigham, K. Carpenter, S. Lambert. Row 2: A. Verville, L. Godwin, T. Tanner, D. Swinson, J. Oxen- dine, M. Stegall, B. Steden, C. Shive, K. McKernan, G. Ditrich. Row 3: G. White, R. Arant, M. Conner, J. Caldwell, V. Watkins, B. Phillips, J. McGalliard, H. Davis, M. Charles, D. Wood, D. Condor. Row 4: D. Hoover, E. Talbert, H. Griffin, D. Furst, C. Webber, M. Simmons, A. Good¬ man, J. Ditrich, C. Lowing, V. Bean, N. Martin, H. Irwin, K. Childers, L. Todd, P. Gooch, J. Murdock. Row 5: G. Templeton, A. Hirshmann, S. Bethune, T. H uson, C. Creede, J. Thompson, K. Marsh, M. Moose, D. Kiser, R. Seidenspinner, J. Canna, S. Parker, G. O’Dell, S. Carter. Row 6: R. Levine, J. Godwin, L. Cruciani, S. Eaton, S. Royal, G. Colder, ]. Smith, W. Westbrook, S. Winecoff, J. Harper, D. Walker, B. Ascher, C. Huson, M. Bobo, S. Hennes. Row 7: C. Gomez, D. Marshall, E. Newsom, R. Simmons, S. Rodgers, T. Ratcliff, T. Landry, S. Little, R. Rognstad, S. Whisnant, K. Moore, J. Blackwell, E. Parker, R. WiJson, J. Burgess, M. McDonald. The Ski Club’s primary purpose was to promote an interest in skiing and also to provide an inexpensive alternative to those who enjoy the sport, but who cannot always afford it. Members went on day and night trips to both Sugar and Beech Mountains. Steve Lambert, president of the Ski Club, commented that the Ski Club is the only club at East that truly has its ups and downs. Club Officers: Pres. Steve Lambert; V. Pres. Gunnar Ditrich; Sec. Karen Carpenter; Treas. Jenifer Murdock. Advisor; Mrs. Chesnut. East’s Ski Club bits the slopes. Ski Club 79 Thespians Get Rechartered Row 1: B. Lach, M. Ferri, Larry, M. Hinson, M. Pridgen. Row 2: J. Habbaz, K. Moore, M. Henderson, V. Brecht, K. Shipley. Not Pictured: P. Moseley. Thespians rehearse for upcoming productions. East Mecklenburg saw the rebirth of its chapter of the International Thespian Society. According to their constitution, “the purpose of this troupe shall be the advancement of standards of excellence in dramatic arts. More specifically, the Troupe shall encourage students to attain a better mastery of language, to develop poise and self-control, and to appreciate dramatic literature and its techniques.” All members of the Troupe must be credited with a minimum of sixty hours of work on at least tw o different pro¬ ductions. It was no coincidence that many of the Thespians had the lead roles in many of East’s stage productions. Club Officers: Pres. Page Moseley; V. Pres. Michael Pridgen; Sec. Valencia Brecht; Treas. Jill Habbaz. Ad¬ visor: Mr. Mitchell. 80 Thespians Vagabond Club Goes Spelunking Row 1: B. Early, P. Rouleau, B. S egner, H. Hutchins, J. Wells, S. Craven, K. Sikes. Row 2: S. Hazeltine, M. Moose, L. Walker, G. King, J. Murdock, W. Westbrook, K. Crouch, M. WeJJs. Row 3: S. Royal, C. Huson, T. Koch, S. Winecoff, L. Westbrook, T. Waters, J. Mara, T. Griffin, S. Karasiewicz. Row 4: N. WiJson, R. Simmons, M. Misenheimer, V. Swepston, A. NeeJy, T. Ratcliff, D. Hardaway , P. Russell, S. Whisnant, D. Hardaway. Not Pictured: J. Allison, S. Baily, T. Blumenthal, L. Burkett, R. Caldwell, R. Covington, D. Dellinger, J. Dickson, M. Harwell, N. Hogan, T. McDaniel, E. Neely, T. Ratcliff, K. Scgkaugem, B. Sigmon. Van Swepston displays the proper method of climbing a tree. The Vagabond Club was originated to pro¬ vide an outlet for those students with an adventurous pioneer spirit, to create an individual awareness of the ever increasing danger to our environment and natural resources; and to allow the individual as much time as possible to commune with nature. Keeping their motto “WE TAKE ONLY PICTURES AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS,” the Vagabond Club spent many hours learning the basics of mountaineering, spelunking, camping, and canoeing. For fun they went ‘‘ghost hunting ’ horseback riding, and hiking. One of the major projects of the club was the starting of a Vagabond II, a branch at Albemarle Road Junior High. Club Officers: Pres. Ne ron WiJson; V. Pres. Sandy Baily; V. Pres. Alan Neely; Sec. Jean Dixon; Treas. Joy Wells. Advisor: Mr. House. Vagabond Club 81 IHHTiiiWHtTfir t ltiTiTrr , r Vocations Combine to Form V.I.C.A. Row 1: V. Stitt, C. Price, B. Davis, S. Ray, A. Truesdale, J. McFadgion, D. Dumas, G. Davis. Row 2: L. Flowers, V. McAveary, V. McCullough, ]. Williams, M. Rodgers, N. Brown, K. Caldwell, P. Johnson, T. Kirby, P. McGalliard, C. Floyd. Row 3: J. Caudle, M. Leonhard, J. Smith, B. Tager, L. Castner, A. Fox, S. W alker, A. Funderburk, B. Bahr, C. Price, D. Stilwell. Row 4: H. Pittman, J. Burgess, M. Agnew, M. Moose, G. LaHanze, H. Whann, S. Watts, S. Hopper, T. Brigman, E. Kimbrell, R. Reece. Row 5: F. Peay, R. Evans, J. Gregory, H. Latta, T. Harris, D. Bartlett, J. Godwin, S. Faulkner, S. Abraham, S. Brooks, D. Allen, J. Adams, S. Jackson. The Vocational classes of East combined their efforts to create the Vocational In¬ dustrial Clubs of America, more commonly known as V.I.C.A. Each month they held a regular business meeting. Although they held common interests, almost all of the club activity was centered around individual projects. These included such events as com¬ petition at the State Fair by students of drafting. V.I.C.A. consisted of the following Vocational Classes: Auto Mechanics, Cosmetology, Drafting, Graphics, and I.C.T. Club Officers: Pres. Mike Leonhard; V. Pres. Cathy Conklin; Sec. Terry Kirby; Treas. Pam Johnson. Advisors; Mrs. Cantor, Mr. Carrigan, Mrs. Cog hill, Mr. Kee, Mrs. McLawhorn. Mrs. Ledford volunteers for the sake of education. 82 V.I. C.A. Student Congress Leads the Way Student Congress had a most productive year with the help of advisor Ben Greene. Student Congress expanded itself to involve students in activities during and after school. Some of the activities earlier in the year in¬ cluded a workshop to better train representa¬ tives and Homecoming which had the largest attendance in the history of East. Student Congress also worked behind the football team in supporting them to the state finals by supplying steak dinners before critical games and boosting school spirit. Other projects included movies during lunch with admission being only lOi p, speakers on sub¬ jects such as Positive Thinking, beautifying the campus, and a Spring Bicentennial project in which the entire student body was invited to participate. John Tucker, Student Congress President Cabinet members help serve the football players. Student Congress 83 Cabinet John Tucker President Donna Pendergrass Vice President Amy Fincher Rec. Secretary Elizabeth Cobey Cor. Secretary Mary Haynes Treasurer Marilyn Hinson ICC President Susan Eaton SCC Representative Neron Wilson SCC Alternate Mike Wells Parliamentarian Jane Van Brug House and Grounds Ken Clay Devotions Janice Vaughn Social Gina Templeton Orientation Pam Cooper Traffic Eric Sklut Publicity Mr. Ben Greene Advisor 84 Student Congress Student Congress Activities w 1 Vi ' - Jt % n J LHI « r i All K - ■vT ifej|fiar l iv � ! ' .1— J A 1 Senior representatives find St. Congress meetings Colby Cochran expresses his views on student government, amusing. Student Congress 85 Clu bs Inspire Extra Activities Key Clubbers reveal their true image. “Have you got something in a 10 1 j wide?” Swing your lady, high and low. Cindv Xorris becomes an “Anchor.” 86 Organizations ' LUB Eagle staffers explain their exhibit. The evil eyes of a leader. Teacher extorts money from photographer. French Club members sing joys of Christmas. Open wide, Ahhh . :s m m % Health Careers members check patients vital signs. “Thank God, I ' m A Country Girl Organizations 87 t ' WSL IV No. 3 East Mecklenburg High School Charlotte, N.C. De ndy Sides 5-76 school year ' ull swing, the ps Officers are g plans for this ties. inc sta sal r Class, under lip of President is already begun ey for this year’s t, which is the r Prom. Helping Vice President: pore; Activities Jodi Bishop; Shari Clay, and liriam Agnew. lei fro go prc ag. Ce the 40C for. sponsored a )ol Dance and h Supper at the the senool year, Sadie Hawkins h took place on ans are now be- r another dance possibly take l mvu m. is v - j-ru-g v-w� w v u« xra the officers are “really pleas- Joanie Jenkins — Editor-in-Chief Juniors have payed th ir class dues. a set I re, that far. ’ is oi has: hop enth E that Seni toge near nor« all t side. All Jodi Bishop is pie see the interest showi Junior Class. She that, “Everybody enthusiastic about tl theme; (which, by the tne officers ex¬ pressed a desire to know David Dunn — Associate Editor Perhaps this can be best summed u.n by Miriam i- Ser anno tion mem aven: yean ficen class on tl quet. Th . East 18, a - arou S bead I on the Deacn as tneme iur uie banquet over five other SAT scores. Pe tg highest in ti re chosen as F present their sc! s themselves. Et mate to have s: :ore high enoui SAT’s to qi ational Merit Fi ,ay in the runnii inalists, Tl lizabeth Cot ough, David larilyn Hinson, ‘ nd ‘Ed Neel ooidents will go pete against o: Aianne Royborn— Feature Editor tqsy, festival imy Taylor red people, along s, dragons, and s, recently East’s cafeteria, ng the room, one e mistakenly that he had France in the : :h ighlight frenc ;gesti i - dass it the going into the banquet which is open to only East’s vill go on ovember 5 ations. The catgf n th was adorned with medieval shields and drawings of fit. “The ft Center. - Menoger Key Deter - Netvs Editor ude tests multiple the areas sh� It is the .o prepare the “real . But, the ither pur- he student d abilities, t he knows ■able of do- __ is putting himself in the position to be reviewed, .criticized, and J J m m r « L • t � . and in the state. East also had mended Student) who did well on tl but whose score; high enough to National Merit They are: Am Richard Fincher, fin, Jane Hobs Lammey, am Nabow. enjoyed the entertainment students did. National Pina Merit Semi- conspi] to edu stude Banquet, an anqu it, was held on Jctober 9, 1975. y, President of Club, was in le banquet. “We 1 for time,” she “but everything very nicely in ny worries.” of the French d and organized re evening, is began four re the banquet eld. Seven coin- Eazle 88 were chosen. Toilowed. at le“ dersi Ell | JEfic O ; o din mo sqi gre ch wa: by � talk Ret ant Fe ma coo mug nmittees then r nloms i ctnu was uescnoeu by Amy Cathey as “in- Paul Gulhery — Photography Editor French songs, led by Joanne Bayha and Ann Emery, opened the entertain¬ ment. A short play by Mrs. French II class The grand finale to Softool And if you ' re reaily Jack Durkin — Sports Editor he II do his best to change your was a medieval drama mind Chances are he ' ll work with your parents and your school counselor To help you work through the problejn There ' re a couple of good reasons why your Army Rep¬ resentative wants you to finish high school. One is that, as a guy _ le or sf 4ost of re fma I so that you can umsu tnyu school in your home town, maybe Miss Hardee — Advisor Under a special program that allows you to enlist and complete your education while on active duty Getting into this program is tough. You ' ll have to score high on a special entrance test. After all, you ' ll be competing with high school graduates ' Attention ! ■eware! The Drai lent at East is pi re faculty and s on to educate tl dthout our know Our very own ! op Miller is in piracy! Mr. Mille Irama Departrm omething ’ eve uring school. Last year we ssembles becaus cipated behavic . ifter four prog students showed bqhaved they r Therefore, treated to all sor programs this-yd In September h first Expression, der the directie William TroJ Executive Staff: Row 1: D. Dunn, . Jenkins. Row 2: L. Card, J. Caldwell, E. Guentert, M. Stith, J. Williams, R. Rayborn, E. Kaplan, J. Durkin. Not Pictured: K. Duffy, J. Frushtick. Kaplan in his corner. Eagle 89 Reporters: L. to R.: J. Brown, M. Sides, L. Hurst, C. Moss, T. Taylor, M. Nauman, M. Siegel, D. Allison. Not Pictured: B. Robins, G. Satterfield. Reporter, Tammy Taylor scoops news. Having a larger staff than in previous years seemed a disadvantage because of the over¬ crowded conditions for THE EAGLE, the school newspaper. The problem was over¬ come with enthusiasm and determination. Joanie Jenkins, the Editor-in-Chief, com¬ mented that “due to the larger staff there were more creative people.” Anyone who was interested in joining the staff was welcome, but they had to have a certain amount of talent and experience in writing. After becoming a staff member each person had duties selling ads, writing stories and headlines. OUR SUMMER 75 Eyrie Red and blue balloons Summer and love in the afternoon So many different things I dreamed dreams that came true. Ice cream and the sweet taste that runs down from your mouth Singing songs in the middle of the day Just like red and blue balloons Summer and love in the afternoon. Butterflies and catching a ride on the breeze Letting all your troubles sail away So many kinds of thoughts and dreams to dream Lazy hours and sleepy days Star filled skies and quiet word Disappearing like birds through a summer’s haze I dreamed dreams that came true Just like red and blue balloons Summer and love in the afternoon. Gather and hold your memories like a bouquet of wild flowers, Still fresh and blooming with life Colors so bright and clear It’s all over now, I guess But summer will be back again And so will we I hope it will be just like before Like red and blue balloons Summer and love in the afternoon. Lynne Haynes East’s version of Mystery Hill. Eyrie is an eagle’s nest high on a mountain top, but it is also East’s literary magazine. The Eyrie contains poems, short stories, and artwork that students and teachers submit. To publicize the Eyrie at the beginning of the year, the staff held the Eyrie Soap Opera which told of the adventures of Fester Fos- good. Preceeding Halloween, they held a Pumpkin Contest to encourage subscription sales. In order to guess the weight of the pumpkin, each contestant had to buy a sub¬ scription. The winner, Stuart Lippman, carried away two tickets to the haunted house and the pumpkin. From the ridiculous to the sublime, Eyrie is also a time and place to read other people’s thoughts. 90 Eyrie Row 1: Ms. Susan Smith, Jocelyn Petti bone, Michael Pridgen, Anne Gilman. Row 2: Sylvie Seress, Rick Gough, Michael Owens, Artie Nadelman — Editor-in-Chief, Teo Butler. Standing: Joel Segal, Chip Staley. Not Pictured: Robin Driscoll, William Quinn, Kim Shipley — Assistant Editor. Eyrie 91 Cast Wind Editor: Lisa Hudson, Business Manager: Reba Price. To be an EAST WIND staff member re¬ quired an individual who possessed patience, persistence, determination and most of all a sense of humor. A staffer spent many long hours in room 103, counting copy, drafting layouts, typing, and mastering mathematical problems. There were many times when the situation looked hopeless, as rushing to meet deadlines and missing pictures meant frustra¬ tion and anxiety, but the staff knew it had to put a yearbook together which represented each segment of the school fairly. Being a larger staff it was organized dif¬ ferently in hopes to distribute work more efficiently. The editorial staff consisted of 17 people, six section editors were chosen with 4 to 5 people on each staff. Working in a small room became hectic and many times im¬ possible but each person contributed to their section. The main purpose of the business staff which consisted of a business manager and nine staff members was to sell ads, type copy, and layout the advertisement section. Each staff member was required to sell advertisements to area businesses and patron ads to parents. With ad sells exceeding $3,000, special additions such as seven color pages and a 4 process color cover were possible. Due to the increase of ad sales over the past three years, the annual has increased 20 pages and has not risen in price even with an increase in the printer’s cost. Organizations: Laurie McGlohan, Susan Eaton, Mark Burton, Joanie Wampler, Cathy Hill, Gayle Colder. Sports: Sarah Lancaster, Brenda Kalevas, Dee Solomon, Mary Darden, Karen Lammey, Tricia Phillips. Student Life: Mary Darden, Tim Crawford, Laurie McGlohan, Carol Slaughter, Susan Eaton. East Wind 93 Classes: Lisa Hudson, Yutona Walkup. Academics: Tim Crawford, Jean Newton, Tricia Phillips, Carol Griffin, Joanie Wampler, Carol Slaughter. Advisor: Louis H. Layne, Jr. ■L7J mk ■ - mm J Jr r., ' if.. r | Business: SheJJby Rich, Constance Deal, Joanne Bay ha, Beth Hipp, Amy Fincher, Reba Price — Mgr., Jeanean Seegars, Laura Morris, Pam Cooper, Vicki Jones. 94 East Wind Phil Moses checks out his ski equipment. Organizations 95 Orchestra takes a break Clu bs In Action Artists do their thing. Key Club members help serve in concession stand. Civinettes put on a new face for initiations. Photography Staff 1975-76 The photography department in 1975-76 was manned by four seniors; John Gough, Paul Guthery, Eli Kaplan, and Ben Williams. Once again, Mr. Louis Layne served as advisor to the group. The staff, (one of the smallest in recent years), spent many long hours produc¬ ing photographs representative of campus life. The photographers were kept busy at¬ tending all types of school activities — from basketball games to pep rallies to fashion shows. Working in an automated darkroom, they processed approximately 10,000 photo¬ graphs. The realm of student life at East is a broad one, and the photography staff constantly strived to capture all aspects of it. Eli Kaplan Paul Guthery Ben Williams John Gough 96 Photographers They are a breed different from us. They communicate in a strange language made up of “f-stop”, “Nikon”, “telephoto”, or the ever¬ present “Kodachrome”. The photographer is that basic element which simply must be present at any func¬ tion of the slightest importance. And some¬ how, those insignificant affairs (such as after- the-game dances or English class presenta¬ tions) always seem stocked with a platoon of photographers, while the most important night of the year may go unrecorded. There is no program too serious, no affair too sacred for one of those glorified “shutter- bugs” to be waddling about the poor on his belly, trying to get that good fsnap”. No presentation is too serene for that sudden | flash, causing one to jump bthvdly from his seat into midair. No moment is so tranquil that one is not caused grief-stricken pain by that booming “click!”. And for some rH erent reason, the photographer ' never se ttis to arrive at a function o timq j Jfth heiji he’s ■ always apologizing for arriving late vyyy ly ' s.y 4 ■v. three tons of equipment ahd his seventeen miles of film. ' Not only is the photographer’s sense of timing unfortunate, so too is his appearance. He is a sorry creature, laden with assorted paraphernalia; camera slung over shoulder, and pockets bulging with rolls film. This pitiful animal, stumbling program, gives the impression of a cow, overburdened, bumbling, and bulging. The photographer, however pitiful he may be, nevertheless holds the advantage over lesser creatures. For it is in the years to come that the lesser creatures find oply vague memories of their high school years. Mere recollections of possibly the fondest moments of their lives. Recollections subject to change as the years go by, as the want to remember increases, but as the ability to do so slowly diminishes. But lesser creatures, fear not. The mighty photographer is here, anddhanks to his effort some of our joys and sorrmvs Qjjf being pre¬ served for tomorrow. ■ ; , Photographers 97 m xHUKBBBBlfct NEILA. WStflOtt Fi«sTMAM onTH6 Moon, io: 5b PM. Sun Ja . Joltj 20, ttr fr ' i ‘ 2 - . • .’15 ' Athletics are on a decline throughout the United States. Last year thirty three school systems completely abolished organized sports. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg system is adding rather than depleting its athletic program. At East sports are on an upswing for both boys and girls, with ten Varsity and five Junior Varsity sports for boys. At the present there are four sports for girls with hopes to extend the program by add¬ ing basketball and softball within two years. Besides the more publicized contests, East sponsored three other added attrac¬ tions: The Girl’s Sectional Tennis Tourna¬ ment, East Invitational Wrestling Tourna¬ ment, and the Metrolina Relays. In past years the athletic department has been operating in the red due to decreased attendance in games. This year with East’s phenomenal football season the athletic department finally got out of debt. The cost to operate the total athletic program was estimated at $36,000 for the 1975-1976 school year. This included all expendi¬ tures, such as equipment, uniforms, first aid, and salaries for coaches, referees, ground keepers, ticket salesmen, photog- Long hard practices, deep concentration, and sacrificing many afternoon hours were all a part of the regular routine for the ath¬ letes. Although all students did not partici¬ pate in athletics, everyone was encouraged to support Eagle sports. Nearly 46,000 fans saw the East Mecklen¬ burg football team perform in 1975. The sup¬ port of so many fans and the unity of the students made an excellent way for the school year to begin. Led by coaches Don Hipps, Dave Jones, and Jim Hayes, the Eagles sur¬ passed all expectations. They captured the Southwestern 4-A conference title and then advanced to the state championship where they lost a tightly contested football game against Greenville Rose by a score of 13-14. The Eagles competed in three play-off games and the state championship on their home field. Earnings from the football games re¬ sulted in $11,212 profit, which was used to erase past debts and support other athletic programs. According to pre-season prognosticators, experience and quality were lacking in both the offensive and defensive line-ups. “Coach of the Year,” Don Hipps welded the Eagles into a 10-3-1 squad, which produced the most successful and frantic football season in East’s history. Located in the offensive backfield was Wally Schacht, who played fullback. He rushed for 1,031 yards and shattered the school scoring record with 118 points. Also relevant to the success of this year’s offensive line were Bucky Buckholtz, Darrell Bartlett, Tommy Hatley, Scott Gaines, Brent Miller, John Miller and Audrey Truesdale, who were named to AJJ-County teams. At the beginning of the season the major question was how the position of quarterback would be filled. The challenge was met by senior, Hunter Hobbs. His winning pass to junior end Darrell Bartlett in the final two minutes of the North game will Jong be remembered. The defense was a less publicized commodity this season with only two returning lette rmen, Bill Darden and Wally Schacht. Audrey Truesdale and Chip Bryant were the destructive forces on the defensive line. This fearsome squad allowed only 143 points for their opponents, while the Eagles’ explosive offensive team scored a total of 246 points. It was togetherness and friendship that linked these young men to achieve football excellence. The togetherness exemplified by the 1975 football team left a school, and in¬ deed a community, united for 1976. 100 Football East 12 Ihdependi East 7 Gdringer East 20 Olympic East 41 Harding East 6 South East 6 Independi East 18 West Chai East 34 Myers Par East 28 West Meci East 20 North Football 101 Scott Webster dives for yardage against Olympic. Scott Gaines enjoys pre-game steak dinner sponsored by Student Congress. Another of the T.D. ' s which helped East accumulate 246 points this season. Tommy Hatley executes a good defensive play. enc East East East East 20 Olympic 41 Harding 6 South 21 6 Independence 24 18 West Charlotte 6 34 Myers Park 13 28 West Mecklenburg 13 20 North 15 State Play-offs 7 Greensboro Page 7 20 HiPoint Andrews 10 14 East Forsyth 7 13 Greenville Rose 14 r - Pressuring South Mecklenburg with a vigorous offensive attack, East’s ‘‘dynamic duo , Hunter Hobbs and Wally Schacht combine for another score. Southwestern 4-AChampions Row 1: Tim Morrison, Allen Valentine, Bryan SeaJey, Ivan Banks, Hilton Redfearn, Gerry Log an, Chip Bryant, Audrey Truesdale, Bill Thompson, Mark Windle, Roy Bowen, Kelly Forbis, Wally Schacht, Brent Miller, Fred Stitt. Row 2: Jack Shirey, John Graham, Tommy Hatley, Darrell Bartlett, Pat Risley, Charles Burke, Danny Fortune, Mike McKinney, Jeff Harper, Russell Davis, Howard Lockhart, Eric Hobbs, John Miller, Mike Clardy, Hunter Hobbs. Row 3: Greg Sigmon, David Allen, Thomas Nash, Bucky Buckholz, Richard Barry, David Shope, Phil Lail, Chris Wilkins, Bill Darden, Frank Peoples, Daryl Overcash, Jimmy Westbrook, Bill Overcash, Mike Cadenhead, Scott Webster, Steve Ostrow. Row 4: Jeff Goodman, Gray Davidson, James Jordan, Mark Tuck, Scott Gaines, Calvin Seegars. l 102 Football John Graham leads the defensive specialty team down the field. “Pop Miller and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Superintendent Roland Jones acknowledge the accomplishments of the football team. The success of the Varsity Eagles could have been attributed to the support of the student body as well as the performance of the players. The enthusiasm of the fans was exhibited on the faces of the crowd and the face of the school. Fan support was phenonmenal during the football season. Mike Cadenhead found that being on a winning football team brought as much fun off the field as it did on it. Tommy Hatley receives defensive trophy while being con¬ gratulated by Coach Jim Hayes. Head Coach Don Hipp s always has the last word. Football 103 iJf, Wo The J.V. Eagles suffered a rather dis¬ appointing season start. Losing three out of their first four games set obvious obstacles in their path. The Baby Eagles rallied mid¬ season to win four out of the last five games played. They finished with a 5-4 record. Head Coach Williams and his assistant, Coach Magers were confident of having many good prospects for next year’s varsity team. According to Coach Williams, the offense was led by standouts Bill Black, Chris VogeJ, Steve Burke, and Dean Marcone. Standouts for defense were Gary Gasquez, Craig Gomez, Richard Gray, and George Miller. Trainer McCullough is prepared for anything, even hangnails! “In the beginning . . . there was football.’’ A huddle of concentration for the next play. w. : Row 1: Steve Ward, Mitch Charles, Levi Lisenby, Dexter McCullum, Donnie Hoover, Scott Simpson, Greg Nalley, David Weod, Bob Smith, Donnie Todd, Rodney Huntley. Row 2: Steve Burke, Ulysses Mims, Brooks Lindsay, Jeff Miller, Randy Howell, Ronnie Arant, Chris Vogel, Carl Bright, Mike Looper, Lee Davis, Jeff Dellinger, Gary Gasquez, Mike Smith, Joel Ellis. Row 3: Kevin Schlager, Joe Coiiins, George Miller, Kevin Scaradzinski, Dean Marcone, Joe Collins, Tommy Bayha, Duncan Browder, Mike Smith, Mike James, Mark McGough, Mike Conners, Jeff Brown, Jimmy Bridges, Jeff Gordon, Jeff Deleon, Jerry Cunningham, Bill Stedem, Greg Singleton, John Hopkins, Garrett Sinclair, Phil Wood, Bill Black, Richard Gray, Craig Gomez, Scott Holloway, John Levine, Jim Lutz, Calvin Seegar, Charles Hudson. 104 J.V. Football J.V.’s play one of few games under lights. Jeff Brown attempts to block pass. mond County East East O East 20 Harding Etrs t 6 South East 26 Independence East 7 West Charlotte 6 East 14 Myers Park 8 East 12 West Mecklenburg 14 East 13 North -jm 12 Quarterback Ronnie Arant calls signal to center Tom Bayha J.V. Football 105 Powerful defense puts the move on North. Coach Magers roots team to victory. Captains Mitch Seaborn, Bob Gore, and Mitch Edwards, who were chosen by the team members, led the 1975-76 Soccer Team to finish third in the city. Coach Ahmad Kayed was disappointed with the season, consider¬ ing that for six years, the Eagles had finished first in the district. According to Coach Kayed, there were many talented boys on the team; however, they did not play as a team, but as individuals. Kayed also stated that in order to be successful, “A good athlete has to be able to take constructive criticism without revolt- • „ 99 ing. The offense demonstrated good control of the ball and scored thirty-two points against their opponents. High scorer for the team was Peter Feil, with a season total of nine goals. The strong Eagle defense had only seventeen goais scored against them. With the outstand¬ ing efforts of goalie, Bob Gore; fullback, John Tucker; and halfback, Robert Gannon, the defense shut out four teams this season. Over all, the Eagles had a good season. The players were somewhat disappointed with the year and thought more interest could have been shown on the part of the student body. In order to play as a team for a school, the players must have spirit and support to back them. Coach Kayed makes changes in team line-up. i sil vs m yr Mmmim ' r -i Z (lifts.-1 Joey Moran steps high; boots ball downfield. V Halfback, Bill Porter, guides ball out of Eagle territory. I I V 106 Soccer They are so shiny, I can see myseif! A head injury leaves John Corley temporarily disabled Eagle fullback, Eric Fordley, flying high Row 1: Joey Moran, John Burgess, Tony Pinkston, Stacy Millione s, Scott Menaker, Robert Gannon, John Tucker, Mitch Seaborn, John Cor ey, Tom Koch, David Parr, John Toomey, Sid Winecoff, Alex O ' Hara, Mark Gasguez, Brad Ma nous. Row 2: Steve Ostrow, Bill Porter, Ken Hills, Matt Nauman, Steve Menaker, John Benson, David Dunn, Ross Wilson, Eric Ferguson, Bob Gore, Peter Feil, David Boyd, Eric Fordley, Jerry St. Onge, Mitch Edwards. Soccer 107 Anguish is revealed in these faces before third loss to South. Mitch Seaborn puzzles Robert Gannon with his graceful style. The soccer field is no place to learn how to dance. Hair today; gone tomorrow! 108 Soccer Returning from last year’s varsity rank to complement the Swim Team were junior lettermen, Eric Parker and William Quinn. Coach Chuck Gamble also counted heavily on Chris Huson for the success of the 1975-76 squad. With only seven team members, “Chuckie’s Duckies” faired well against larger teams, and finished the season fourth in the state. iiM Eric Parker shows relief as he strides to the finish. Ivan Merritt displays his diving talent. Row 1: Coach Gamble, Chris Huson, Ivan Merritt, Alex O’Hara, David Coe. Row 2: William Quinn, Billy Brassil, Eric Parker. East Gar East East 48 orth er 0 organton Spartanburg K P st 16 Shelby East 72 East Lincolnton 68 Invitational — mSk Swimming 109 The East Cross Country Team was not able to win an uncontested first-place race during the 1975-76 season. Coach McAfee stated it was hard to believe that with the top two runners in the city, David Hankins and Jack Durkin, it would be difficult to pull the team together. He explained this dilemma by the fact that over 50% of the boys were inex¬ perienced runners. Nevertheless, they ran hard and the team placed fourth in the state. For the first time, East had its own cross country course. It was located at Winterfield Elementary School and built by the team members and Coach McAfee during the summer months and September. The distance of a course is about three miles, but this is a short distance compared to the ten to fourteen miles run daily by the team. According to Coach McAfee, one must have dedication to run cross country, and he felt that the boys gave 100% of themselves. A tense moment at the start. Coach McAfee gives a pep talk to the runners. Jeff Nash receives his finish card from Betsy Guion. 110 Cross Country Row 1: Coach McAfee, Steve Ward, Steve Seaborn, Lawrence Buckley, Bill Card, Jeff Nash, Tim Griffin, Jack Durkin. Row 2: Tom Renfrow, Kurt Navratil, Rusty EngJe, Doug Lowing, Cam Moss, Bill Long, Jim Davis, David Hankins, Gene Monson, Chris Hu son, William Quinn, Brent Miller, Warren Westbrook, Asby FuJmer, Van Swepston. Not Pictured: Joe Caldwell, Mike Lippman, Waiter Moss, Mickey Sherrill. ■ • David Hankins, one way to win. Exhaustion is a sign of a race well run. Doug Lowing leads a group around the bend. Myers Park-Olyrnf East-Garinger-Hardi Independent Wafers Parir“0V East-Gar inge s+H ardi ndepen dOgPm East-Garingeczjndcp ' North-So utnf . « East -IndependencSf South-West Megh. Conference Meet ... Sectional Meet State Championship Cross Country 111 ft : 112 Basketball Kent Hall runs into tall trouble. The Varsity Eagles experienced a slow, difficult season ending with 4 wins and 16 losses. Due to the fact that the team was young, with three starting sophomores, there were many mistakes and turn-overs initially. But as mid-season rolled around, the play¬ making ability improved significantly. The four victories were a result of good defensive playing and a reduction in offensive turn¬ overs. Coach Thompson said that, “the team met its full potential with a 10 point win over the Olympic Rams.” One of the highlights of the season was a 56-54 win over South Meck¬ lenburg, Southwestern 4-A Conference Champions. With two games remaining in the season, 9 Varsity and 7 Junior Varsity players were suspended from basketball competition because of participation in the Cystic Fibrosis Marathon. Their involvement violated the North Carolina High School Athletic Associa¬ tion regulation which states that “players may not participate in games of the same sport on a non-school charity or fund-raising team during the regular season.” Simon F. Terrell, State Athletic Executive Director, came to East to investigate after being informed of the violation. After interviewing each of the 16 players, Terrell imposed the minimum penalty of suspension. Although Coach Thompson supported this rule and warned the players of the consequences of violation, the players, who were suspended, felt the mar athon should be an exceptional case. Leading the team with the most rebounds was Fred Stitt, with 115 season total. Follow¬ ing him with rebounds were Mike Mullis, Brent Miller, and Kent Hall. The offense cen¬ tered around sharp-shooter Michael Grant. He concluded his season with a 15.2 average per game with Billy Bra nner and Curtis Craw¬ ford following with 11 and 10 point averages respectively. Fred Stitt puts on the pressure. Basketball 113 Row 1: Bob Gore, Michael Grant, Curtis Crawford, Scott Burgess, Steve Davis, Billy Branner. Row 2: fames Jordan, Dan McKernan, Kurt Navratil, Kent Hall, Mike Mullis, Brent Miller, Fred Stitt, Hunter Hobbs. V V 1 14 Basketball _ High scorer, Michael Grant, puts in an easy two. Nine varsity basketball players were suspended for the last two games for playing in the annual Cystic Fibrosis Marathon. Mike Mullis in opening tip-off against North. East East East 59 67 Richmond County Richmond County Ga ringer Olympic Harding. South Independence West Charlotte f Myers Park West Alecklenburg North ? rci South West Charlotte West M eklenburg North w % 68 5 6 68 79 Basketball 115 The J.V. Basketball team under its new coach, Walter Modrell, finished the season fifth in its conference. When asked about the team, Coach Modrell replied that “when the young men realize the importance of team unity, the future will look brighter for East basketball.” An important factor in the team ' s success was the players ' strong defensive abilities. The last two games were forfeited when the remaining eligible J.V.’s were call¬ ed up for varsity because of a violation of the double participation rule. The team ' s high- scorer was Calvin Seegars. Seegars takes an off-balance shot. Donnie Hoover prepares to pass. Coach ModreiJ gives pre-game pep talk. Row 1: Rickey Carelock, Greg Singleton, Donnie Hoover, Duncan Browder, James Hall, Mike James. Row 2: Calvin Martin Carson, Pat Risiey, Doug Mobley, Ed Newsome, Scott Whiteman, Jim Davis, Coach Modrell. Seegars, John Levine, V H 116 J.V. Basketball Pat Risley soars high above Northern opponents. James Hall ' s attempt for two points successfully stopped. BrVHgjfc ' i ffl ♦ 1 Mr mb . 1 ” SSfiBp T y T —ir K yit-ftp-- “ Vi HHMnH ?vV; ' v ' ' ' •• •• John Levine displays the strain of offensive basketball. Richmond County 59 Richmond County 54 Garinger 54 Olympic 62 Harding 61 South Independence | B West Charlotte Myers Parly West Mecklenburg North 72 Gar in tier 62 60 41 64 51 58 59 „52 W 67 67 81 South Independence West Charlotte 59 ■ m,. 59 1 47 51 58 72 61 62 52 J.V. Basketball 117 The wrestling team placed fourth out of twenty-four teams in the district. Gary Muiiis at 145 and Charles Burke at 167 won district honors which gave them the right to compete in the state tournament. With the revenue from their annual invitational tournament, the team was able to pay its own way and not have to depend on football proceeds. Coach Hayes appreciated the support the team received but felt that “when the public stops associating high school with profession¬ al wrestling, more support would result.” Paul Cameron escapes from a tight situation. Row 1: Mickey Sherrill, Michael Behar, Slater Burroughs, Joel EJiis, Donnie Evans, Jon Credle, David Wood, Mike Smith. Row 2: H.R. Davis, Jeff McGal- liard, Donnie T odd, Gray Davidson, Mike Ye verton, Sid Winecoff, Chris Swan, Roy Bowen. Not Pictured: Frankie Peoples, Steve Burke. 118 Wrestling iLe •• ' ” • Gary Mullis’s look inflicts pain on opponent 1 1 HardingS South ' Olympic Wesfc Mecklenburg West Charlotte East East East s Ea Ea Co Day untrv fmville 28 Invitational — 5th East Garinger 40 East Myers Park East North East Independence 26 District Wrestling 119 Charles Burke controls his opponent for riding time. Row 1: Billy Martin, Rusty Haigler, Billy Robins, Steve McGrail, Paul Cameron, Ricky Austin, Bill Davis, Steve Sigmon. Row 2: David Hine, Bill Lach, Gary Mullis, Greg Sigmon, Charles Burke, Wally Schacht, Mike Clardy, Brad Cameron. Not Pictured: Donnie Todd. Wally Schacht finds a new arm wrestling style. Coaches Hayes and Hipps direct East In vitational Wrestling Tournament. I I j The 1975 baseball team had only two re¬ turning starters, which gave Coach David Jones the impression that “it would be a good season if we won two games.” This feeling disappeared when the team advanced to the state semi-finals. Coach Jones, named Coach of the Year, attributed the team’s success to timely hitting, the leadership of Mark Funder- burke, Kevin Caddell, ace sophomore Jack Shirey, and to “playing heads up ball”. The team, often referred to in the newspapers as “the surprising East Eagles”, will long be re¬ membered by the players and Coach Jones. All of the above three players were chosen to be on The Charlotte Observer’s All-County team. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the sea¬ son was the pitching of Jack Shirey, who com¬ piled a record of 7-2 and an Earned Run Average of 1.74. Mark Funderburke with a batting average of .382 and Kevin Caddell with .346 earned baseball scholarships to Louisburg College and UNC-Chapel Hill, respectively. The team’s unexpected success prompted Coach Jones to comment, “I never had a club from which I expected so little and got so much.” The fourth annual spaghetti supper held in January, produced a profit of $1000 which enabled the team to purchase new uniforms. For the first time in several years, the J.V. team had a full schedule of eighteen games. The team, coached by Louis Layne, Jr., was also able to buy new uniforms through their efforts in selling “EAST” class shirts. 120 Baseball Row 1: Bill Porter, Ricky Austin, Ron Arant, Mark Windle, Jack Shirey, Tim Morrison, John Miller. Row 2: Sarah Lancaster — Manager, Bob Gore, Tommy Hatley, Darrell Bartlett, John Tallent, Scott Gaines, Mark Tuck, Mike Cadenhead, Dennis Skaradzinski. Row 3: Phil Lail, Paul Keadle, Jimmy Bridges, Jeff Toomey, Richard Barry, Danny Fortune, Bob Tuck. Sarah Lancaster serves drinks at Spaghetti Supper. Coach Layne briefs his team before the game. Rickey Carelock steps wide into the pitch. George Miller looks for a signal from the bench. Row 1: George Miller, Chris Byrd, Mitch Charles, Rickey Carelock, Greg Nalley, Stanley Carr, Mike Smith, Greg Sheetz. Row 2: Tom Bayha, Duncan Browder, Jeff Miller, Rod Lemmon, Robby Wilbanks, Jeff Gordon, John Toomey. Row 3: Joe Mazur, Mike Buckley, Tommy Outen, Scott Gross, Donnie Hoover, Chris Vogel, Howard Lockhart, Mike James. Garin ger Harding Soufj bide pent West Che E as lyers orth 5 10 oM 4 ■jS9 ‘aringeit . y East 6 Hickory East 9 Independence East 6 WestCha._ East 10 Hunter Huss East 4 Hickory East 8 H unteit Huss Griffith Invitational East 6 .West Chari Myers Pa i S tate Playoffs East West Mecklenburg East 1 � Harding 122 Baseball Coached by Haywood Hamilton, the 1975 Golf Team completed their season fourth in the district. Seniors, ferry Broadway and Ricky Segal, held the top positions. The 1976 team was led by veterans Brad Manous, Dan McKernan, and David Hoagland. The group had an additional challenge of adjusting to a new golf course. Early in the season, arrange¬ ments were made to have matches played at Fort Mill golf course, which is located in South Carolina. Brad Manous Dan McKernan Mark Urness Row 1: Vince Watkins, Brad Manous, Scott Owen, Bryan Smith. Row 2: Mark David Hoagland (Jrness, Dan McKernan, John Trussed, David Hoagland, David Walker. Golf 123 The 1975 track team, according to Coach Williams, was “a coach’s dream come true, with three top athletes, Broderick Bennett, David Hankins and Robert Huntley running for East.” The Eagles captured both the con¬ ference and regional championships after sweeping five first places in regular season meets. Eight school records were broken in running events, in the process. One of these was by David Hankins, who shattered the record for the mile during the state meet, with a time of 4:18.6. The major weakness the team faced was in field event competition. Prospects for the 1976 team were high, with hopes for improvements in field events. Led by coaches Williams, McAfee, Thompson, and Murchison, the team was expected to be highly competitive, but not as strong as in previous years. Jack Durkin steps ahead to win the mile. 124 Track nce Metro, Dims ion 9 Ch amptifiisjp if Conference Chqmpm is! Sectional Championship Regional Championship State Championship . . . Row 1: Bill Stedem, Jim Davis, Brent Miller, Mark Fairman, Phillip Heard, Allen Valentine, Bill Card, Joe Caldwell, David Lekson, Barry Windham, Van Swepston, David Hankins. Row 2: Jeff Nash, Jon Credle, Alan Tebby, Robert McEwen, Tim Griffen, Jeff DeLeon, Steve Bur ke, James Hall, Craig Gomez, Eric Hobbs. Row 3: Scott Hinson, Steve Ward, Steve Seaborn, Joel McCullough, Peter Aerne, Tom Lancaster, Bryan Sealey, Scott Webster, Kurt Navratil, Jack Durkin. Row 4: David Wood, Rhett Landis, Asby Fulmer, Warren Westbrook, Frankie Peoples, Eric Westbrook, Broderick Bennett. Bill Card leads the pack during practice. Broderick Bennett breaks the tie in the 220. Bryan Sealey lunges forward from the blocks. Track 125 1975 East-Pihqcrest- RichmomLCc East-Indepem East-Hickory-Hi shbrool 1st Eric FordJey follows through. Baker Heard volleys. THU| ii 1 rf f 14 1 ' f ' i f ' f T f The Eagle tennis team last year finished first in the state, with Hap Core winning the singles’ crown, beating Scott Dillon from Myers Park. Skipper Goldfarb and Randy Kritzer won the doubles’ crown, beating Ferrell and Vandervart from Broughton. Returning aces Matt McDonald, Roy Hudson, Eric Fordley, Scott Dunton, Chris Raymond, and Steve Lucas built a solid foundation to work from. When questioned about the 1976 season, Coach Bill Leeka bubbled with enthusiasm. 1975 STATE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPION — HAP CORE Ace Matt McDonald serves up another. Row 1: Eric Fordley, Steve Lucas, Roy Hudson, Matt McDonald, Scott Dunton, Peter Radiloff. Row 2: Mike Terrell, Baker Heard, Coach Bill Leeka, Chris Raymond, Scott Sloan. ‘Easts East 7 She by East 6 Myers Hark East 7 Olympic East 9 Hickory East 6 Davidson East 9 North East 9 Charlotte l atin East 9 Ashbrook East 9 West Mecklenburg East 9 Garinger East 9 West Charlotte East 9 Harding East 9 South Sectional Championship tied 1st State Championship 1st 126 Tennis The 1975-76 girls’ tennis team was one of the strongest teams that represented East during the fall season. The girls were undefeated for the regular season, but placed 2nd in the sectional tournament. Eve Core, Kristin Getz, Brenda Kalevas, Sally Kiefer, Patty Weiss, and Kelly Dee were the top six members who advanced to the sectionals. The top finisher was Kristin Getz with a 9-0 record. “Keep your eye on the ball.’’ Eve Core prepares to volley. 1st Row: Brenda Kalevas, Mary Head, Jan Poole, Mary Beth Saltzgiver, Dawn May- beck, Patty Weiss. 2nd Row: Mrs. ohnsen, Eve Core, Ashley Brown, Sally Kiefer, Kristin Getz, Kelly Dee, Gerri O’Dell. “Super Sophomore,” Kristin Getz. Brenda Kalevas is psyched up to kill the ball. Girls ' Athletics 127 The girls’ volleyball team proved to be an exceptional squad under the direction of coaches Alford and Leeka. It was composed of seven sophomores and seven juniors, all of which worked together strongly as a team. At the end of the season, East held the title of co-champions, shared with North Mecklen¬ burg and Garinger. Coach Leeka, when asked to comment on his “bouncing good team,” stated that “in volleyball there are a lot of emotional ups and downs, therefore, the coaches’ chore is to reduce emotional lows.” He felt that in most cases this was ac¬ complished. The 1975 girls’ track team had a disap¬ pointing season, placing 9th out of 10 schools. A lack of dedication was one of the problems that plagued the squad. This factor, though, was one of the strong points of the 1976 team. Led by coaches Williams, McAfee, Murchison and Thompson, expectations were high for the team after finishing first and second in the first two meets. The volleyball team demonstrates skills prior to the marathon. J. Oxendine exhibits fine hurdling form. Row 1: Kathy Clark, Beverly Kirkpatrick, Melonde Rogers, Belinda Kennedy, Jane Hobson, Betsy Clark, Sharon Sluder, Mary Darden, Cindy Shive. Row 2: Sharon Mazu rik, Mary Jenkins, Gwen Walker, Elisabeth Cuthbertson, Lydia Price, Arnetta McKee, Donna Smith, Kathy Kennington, Jenny Oxendine, Liz Todd, Susan Parker. Row 3: Leslie Webster, Cathy Larrea, Betsy Ferrell, Donna Larrea, Jenny Watson, Carla Prosser, Jenny Bogs, Julie Smith. Row 1: Janice Vaughn, Tammie Ford, Tonya Tanner, Sharon Bailey, Amanda Hildreth, Karla Koster. Row 2: Kim Nail, Reann Van Schuyver, Cathy Conklin, Susan Royal, Erica Wood, Kelly Sprayberry, Jenny Watson, Leigh Ann Wessler. 128 Girls’ Athletics C Z rl fi tj South Drowned In Tidy Bowl “It seems easy when the guys do it.” Girls strive to improve their speed. Robin Trew displays a 22-sweep play. TEAM MEMBERS: R. Barefoot, A. Brown, K. Burrell, A. Cathey, B. Cesena, P. Claiborne, S. Codings, S. Cook, P. Cooper, C. Crowther, M. Duncan, S. Eaton, K. Evans, L. Fitzgerald, B. Gatlin, C. Griffin, B. Guion, M. Haney, A. Heard, B. Helms, M. Hinson, J. Hobson, A. Hollar, L. Hudson, B. Hutchison, J. Jenkins, S. Kiefer, C. Malcolm, S. McCauley, D. Minges, D. Nixon, P. Nixon, C. Norris, E. Pepis, T. Phillips, J. Poole, L. Purcell, A. Rowe, M. Saitzgiver, C. Simmons, L. Trainham, R. Trew, M. Vos- burg h, M. Wheeling, W. Windle, S. Whisnant. In the Super Senior 76 Tidy Bowl, the East giris showed that football was not exclusively a male sport. The team spent about four weeks learning the fundamentals and es¬ sentials of the game, which included the use of flags instead of tackles. This hard practice paid off on October 11, 1975, when a 16-0 victory was gained over South. Added attractions at the game were male cheerleaders, letterboys, a kazoo band, and a homecoming king. According to Anne Rowe, an offensive leader, “the girls learned to appreciate football more, and to understand what ball players go through. As a result, the members took the game very seriously and were accused of not playing like ladies. Anne ‘‘Ramblin’” Rowe heads for the goal. Coaches: Bill Clark, John Miller, Hunter Hobbs. surf Girls’ Athletics 129 Behind every great team is school spirit. School spirit was accomplished this year as our Varsity Cheerleaders enthusiastically cheered our football team to the state finals. From July to January the squad practiced to perform their best in routines. In addition to cheering at football and basketball games, they marched in the Carrousel Parade and made spirit posters. Cile Barbour and Cassandra Dickson served as alternates. They practiced with the others and helped them out when necessary. Strict attendance require¬ ments posed the only inconvenience to the girls. Cheryl Malcolm Terri Belt on Tracy Blackwell Harriett Kalevas 130 Varsity Cheerleaders Trisha Schaffer Cindi Norris Jackie Or r “The sun rises in the EAST.” Nancy Wimbrow Varsity Cheerleaders 131 Wanda Abraham leads new cheer. The school spirit of the sophomore class was brought out by the J.V. Cheerleaders. According to Miss Austin, advisor, “the girls who tried out were unsure and jittery since they were not known by many students.” The squad of eight, led by Wanda Abraham, was elected by the sophomore class. They tried to be original in their routines and cheers. Miss Austin stated that they worked enthusiastically to support the teams. J.V. Cheerleaders desire the attention of student body. lir .- ' if iipig Left to Right: Terry Polk, Mary Agnus Jenkins, Janet Foster, Wanda Abraham, Angie Fox, Susan Parker, Lea Crambes, Jenny Oxendine. 132 J.V. Cheerleaders The 1975-76 Majorettes, using their baton- twirling talents and their ingenuity, came up with many spectacuiar routines seen at half¬ time and pregame activities. Other performances were held at orientation, a Hornets’ game and the Carrousel Parade. According to advisor, Miss Hudson, these girls worked really hard and sincerely cared about their performance and representing East. Majorettes twirl off the field, ending their halftime performance. Terri Wise — head Susan Cook Cassandra Dickson Denise Sagen Majorettes 133 a e ± n August, Mr. Soltys came to two realiza¬ tions: the band had increased to 104 members with only 69 available uniforms and the 25 year old band uniforms were badly in need of repair. The decision was made to buy new uniforms. By majority vote, the band chose their new uniforms from a variety of styles. Originally, the burden of raising $20,000 was on the band members and their parents. They became involved through personal tele¬ phone calls and direct solicitation at the foot¬ ball games. Their first fund-raising activity netted $400. Other projects planned were a tulip sale, Christmas concert, and solicitation of donations from businessmen. Several organizations sponsored events to finance the uniforms, such as, the PTSA bridge benefit and a dance organized by Student Congress. ICC encouraged each club to “adopt” a band uniform. Mr. Miller was confident that the band would soon be newly outfitted. The band boosts spirit during Spirit March. ... and the band plays on. Drum Major, Phil Moses, leads the band. V j 134 Marching Band - - - _ The band spent many long hours practicing after school. r t v Row 1: Moses, Godwin, Trew, Webster, Kijewski, Guion, Baker. Row 2: Wampler, Edahl, Sanford, D. Brown, Watson, Hardaway, Aldridge, Culpepper. Row 3: Cochrane, Lindenman, Myers, Spiller s, Russell, R. Frazier, Pounds, Lippman, Byrd, Kiser. Row 4: Guthery, Bellar, Hamil¬ ton, Alston, L. Frazier, Rice, Spoon, Polk. Row 5: Esquivel, Carter, R. John son, Gough, Johnston, Austin, Campbell, Primm. Row 6: Gilman, Cannon, Messick, Hine, Clark, Duncan, Sahlie, Wilson, Burt. Row 7: T. Johnson, Wessier, Foster, L. Wall, K. Wall, Fillippelli, Gooch, J. Baumheckel, Adams, McCauley. Row 8: Satterfield, L. Baumheckel, Bucher, J. Brown, May. Row 9: D. Brown, T. Brown, S. WaJiace, McGinnis. Michael Soltys brings the band to attention. The Marching Band entertains at Memorial Stadium with a superb performance. j Marching Band 135 The Lettergirls, led by Betsy Guion, proved to be a capable staff. They practiced every day during and sometimes after school, in preparation for the games at the end of the week. During pre-game and half-time activi¬ ties, the Lettergirls entertained the crowds and showed their creativity with a variety of performances. Senior Activities Chairman, Bill Clark, stated that these girls “deserved all the credit in the world.” The students seem to agree, as shown by the standing ovations given to the Lettergirls, especially for the routine ‘‘Rock Around The Clock.” j i Wi lILJI The Lettergirls keep in step to the rhythm of the band. A — 1, Betsy Guion, leads Lettergirls. Row 1: Linda Walters, Jamie Durkin, Betsy Guion, Barbara Helms, Sally Kiefer. Row 2: Jennifer Phillips, Joanne Weaver, Della Dellinger, Cynthia Bowman, Sheri Bass. 136 Lettergirls Row 1: Jimmy Trew, Mark Kijewski, Stuart Lippman, Tina Brown, Jean Brown. Row 2: Leslie Webster, Stacey Webster, Rick Gough. Row 3: Tim Sanford, Danny Hardaway, Craig Primm, Kenny Rice. Row 4: Joanie Wamp¬ ler, David Brown, David Johnston, Cliff Edahl. Row 5: Doug Brown, Kevin Duffy, Mike Burney. The Pep Band got off to a later start than it has in the past because of the lengthy football season. This late start occurred because there was not enough time for members to practice and learn appropriate music due to the many other band activities. The Pep Band consisted of twenty-four members, and was directed by Michael Soltys. They led many spirit march¬ es throughout the halls, spreading enthusiasm to the entire student body prior to athletic events. They played at only two basketball games, but helped stimulate spirit at pep rallies. Leslie Webster sets beat for Pep Band. Pep Band adds spirit to pep rally. Pep Band 137 ACADEMICS The purpose of East Meckenburg has always been to provide a sound education for the students who attend. In fulfilling this purpose, East offered a wide based curricu¬ lum with courses ranging from calculus to guitar. Without the aid of East’s staff, which consisted of 104 teachers, 4 guidance coun¬ selors, and 3 librarians, this task could not have been accomplished. College preparatory, business and voca¬ tion courses were all emphasized equally because of the diverse interests and needs of each individual student. There are many additions to East’s wide spectrum of courses. Electives and interest courses such as tennis and co-ed gym classes were added for the 1975-1976 school year. The Vocational Department saw many changes by expanding their curriculum to include word processing and cosmetology. The opening of a child care center, adjacent to the campus marked another break through in community involvement. As in any high school, the curriculum at East was challenging if the individual student put forth enough effort and was significantly motivated. However, it could have been dull and monotonous if the student was uncon¬ cerned, un involved, and apathetic. •% %IOC|ASS ( X‘ll Conclude THIS session of FRK AMERICA I774r 197(0 SA 410 Q, America istwef 0,4 piftce 6 jhe«e me people HAVE-hWC RityfhtoCoMPWlN Sbou +tHe lack of ' teeedoM.j tm+s Hou frec we are English Conforms To Student Needs In the English Department, “the program never stays the same, every year it changes,” said Miss Hardee, head of the department. Scheduling was made especially difficult this year due to the loss of two English teachers. A new and very successful course, Word Processing, was added and will be enlarged in the future. The department offers four levels of educa¬ tion in English; phases I, III, V, and advanced placement for seniors who wish to be exempt from their freshman English. Miss Hardee feels that the advanced courses cover a “wider more enriching scope.” Students “bungle” in Mrs. Smith’s “jungle Janice Vaughn is “Sure” of her answer. Mrs. Mobley discusses the Elizabethan Age. 140 English “Well, 1 didn’t want to be late to school.” Mrs. Jean A. Jarrell Mrs. Tomye M. McMillan Miss Shirley A. Mills English 141 — You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.” Mrs. Lecora L. Mobley Students enjoy the freedom of not having a dress code. Mrs. Susan Smith Mr. Thomas E. Spence Miss Naomi Stout Not Pictured ... Mrs. Rosalie . Durante Mr. Dwight H. House Mr. John TroxJer, r. 142 English Italian Adds Spice To Foreign Languages Keeping with the trend of past years, the Foreign Language Department added a new language to its curriculum. Italian was offered in addition to the previously established courses in French, Spanish, Latin, German, and Russian. Spanish classes had the largest enrollment, possibly becuase of the general student opinion that it was the easiest to master. Mr. Morgan, the department head, felt that learning a foreign language was an important part of one’s total education. Lisa Whisenant and Scott Gorelick share a French book. Tim Griffin concentrates on finishing his test. Monique Faust and Todd Johnson rely on each other for the right answers. Languages 143 ms Break gives Miss Murchison time to read a Spanish magazine. Mr. Saman uses Russian gestures. I i i 1 144 Languages Mrs. Frazier watches students present an oral skit. Yum, yum, mange le stylo. Dr. Shuford aids Scot Simpson with classwork. Not pictured ... Mr. Paul A. Saman Miss Lynda Murchison D r. Robert Shuford, III Lanie Cochrane daydreams of far away places. Languages 145 200 Years Of History The History Department, under the leader¬ ship of Mrs. Chesnut, has always had the objective of informing students of the out¬ standing events from the past. The routine of classroom life was brightened by severaJ speakers from diverse backgrounds. Bill Sousa, from Libya, spoke to World History classes about African lifestyles and cultures. A convicted murderer spoke to U.S. Govern¬ ment classes about prison life. Contemporary U.S.A. was added to the curriculum. The course offered students a good look at history from World War I to the present. The depart¬ ment and individual classes planned activ¬ ities observing the Bicentennial. Queen Elizabeth visits Mrs. Chesnut’s history class. “Careful Bucky, it might erupt,” warns Richard Barry. 146 History Bill Sousa speaks of life in Libya. Miss Queen C. Green Mr. Roosevelt D. Harris Mr. fames B. Hayes fane Davis portrays Constitutional delegate. fill Deese and Janice King construct ancient village. History 147 - - Trick-or-treat! Mr. Louis H. Layne, Jr. Mrs. Canipe lectures on past leaderships. Mr. David E. Jones Mrs. Sue M. Hopper Not Pictured ... Miss Brenda J. Berry hill 148 History ■iiitfiiaiiliiiaiiywiii __ - - - ■_ .ili Mrs. Hopper reviews charts with students. Work + Knowledge = Math Art O’Conner tackles a probJem. Miss Puett cranes it out. Math has for years been considered by many students as the most difficult and con¬ fusing subject in the curriculum. Mr. Hamilton, the department head, suggested the reason for this may be that “some are more gifted than others” and can grasp theory better. Enrollment this year has shown stronger individual students; but a weaker academic group as a whole. In maintaining its high standards East’s math department was responsible for 12 out of 50 top scorers on the state’s Annual Mathematics Examination. In efforts to improve future math classes, the department met with Junior High teachers of the East Mecklenburg feeder area. A variety of course levels were offered from General Math I for less interested students to Calculus for the more motivated students. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cohan Mr. John R. Caskey Mr. William J. Crawley Math 149 Mrs. Cohan and Mr. Hamilton discuss an interesting situation. Mr. Henry H. Hamilton Mr. Ahmad F. Kayed Mrs. Jacqueline Gunter Mr. Benjamin F. Greene Meditation, the root of mathematical success. 150 Math Miss Anne C. Puett Mrs. Sue W. Sams Mrs. Alix Walls Mr. Eric P. Yarborough Eve Core and Trisha Schaffer learn to cope with analysis. fane Hobson explains the facts of math to Robin Trew. Math has its ups and downs. BBM—.. Math 151 Science Department Widens Interests Under the new curriculum program, many new courses were offered in the Science Department. Biology had more in-depth studies in subjects such as Human Anatomy, Micro-Biology, and Special Problems. For the second year biology student, there were Ad¬ vanced Placement Biology II and Independent Study; these courses involved more extensive student research. In the Chemistry Department, several new additions were also made. These included Environmental Chemistry, which involved analyzing different aspects of our environ¬ ment, as well as the acquisition of new equipment to aid students in research. One of the hardships the department suffered was the loss of Mr. Paschal, who was transferred to West Charlotte because of the reduction in teacher allotment. It is no wonder that Jim Smith finds Physics a difficult subject. Mr. Young demonstrates chemical changes. Mrs. Geraldine I. Anderson Mrs. Diana S. Bagwell Mr. Steven L. Canipe 152 Science Mrs. Barbara M. Eason Mr. Larry W. McAfee Mrs. Bagwell informs her class on plant structure. Intense concentration is a key to discovery. Maurice Hudson does research on the structure and activities of cells. Science 153 “Eureka! I ' ve found it!” 154 Science Kathy Johnson uses the balance in the Special Problems class. _ Personal Issues and Driver ' s Ed. Miss Paula S. Hudson Mr. William Leeka Personal Issues, taught by Miss Paula Hudson, was a course predominately taken by sophomores. The objective of this course was to guide the student towards total well-being through examination of the self. Personality development, death, and drugs were some of the subjects involved. Sophomores and Juniors enrolled in Driver’s Education were required to study forty-five hours in the classroom and six hours on the road. It was anticipated that only thirty students would have to drive dur¬ ing the summer months. Miss Hudson reviews personality development test. Mr. Daniel . Marcone Mr. Bernard B. Roper Mr. Reginald Thompson Personal Issues 155 New Classes Attract Interest Several classes geared to student interests were offered under East’s new curriculum. These courses gave students a chance to develop their special hobbies and talents. Topics covered included bachelor living, guitar, natural history, needlecraft, photog¬ raphy, and tennis. Courses will vary accord¬ ing to student demand in the years to come. Benjie Von Cramon performs a guitar piece. Natural History student Bill Jackson meditates at Mt. Mitchell. Interior Decorating students practice their skills. 156 Interest Courses Jennifer Johnson finds satisfaction in most every aspect of art. Mrs. Deborah Cooper Mrs. Nancy Q. Faires Imagination Is The Key To Art Mary Doug Reel nears completion on one of many creations. Exposing everyday objects in a personal and unique light, the artist spends as many hours working outside the classroom as in¬ side. Many students participated in the annual Festival in the Park demonstrating art techniques to the public. Students entered the Charlotte Youth Art Competition at NCNB in February rather than the National Scholas¬ tics, which were discontinued on the regional level. Mrs. Cooper, Art II and III teacher and Art co-ordinator for the Charlotte-Meek- lenburg system, said, “the goal of the art department was for everyone to attain a suc¬ cessful project sometime during the year and that everyone had a chance to express bis individuality through art.” “The Monster Mash.” Art 157 Fine Arts Enhance Culture At East The Fine Arts Department offered students the opportunity for cultural development on a day-to-day basis. Mr. McNeely, head of the Music Department, directed the Orchestra and taught Music Theory, a college prep course for music majors. This course involved sight-singing, ear training, written harmony, and theory. Mr. Soltys directed the Symphonic Band as well as being the advisor of the Marching, Pep, and Jazz Bands. Mrs. Helms, Voice Director, taught Ensemble, Choir, and Chorus. In the Drama Department, Mr. Mitchell taught students everything from pantomime to stage crafts and was respons¬ ible for East’s annual musical and other productions throughout the year. Artie Nadelman rehearses with orchestra for upcoming concert. S. Ostrow and J. Habbaz in “Variations on a Theme.” Kevin Duffy, band president, plays trombone. 158 Fine Arts Co-Ed P.E.: A First At East Harriet Kalevas finds excitement in co-ed P.E. Julie Smith gets a kick out of soccer. For the first time in the history of East, co¬ educational P.E. was offered by the Athletic Department. Although the traditional classes were maintained, there was an extremely strong response to co-educational courses, and students taking it enjoyed it throughout the year. Approximately sixty students were enrolled in the course. Also offered in the department was a course in Creative Dance. This helped students develop both rhythmic and emo¬ tional awareness through body conditioning and Creative Dance experiences. The stu¬ dents performed in many Expression Sessions throughout the year. Students express themselves through Creative Dance. Mrs. Mary M. Alford Miss S. Jean Evans Mr. Donald Hipps Mr. Richard N. Williams P.E. 159 Occupational Opportunities The Vocational Department provided op¬ portunities for students to learn by practical as well as classroom experience. For the first time in Charlotte, handicapped students at¬ tended a public high school and participated in activities around the school. Mrs. Dilling, director of the classes, said, “the reception of these students by the student body has been fantastic!” The Cosmetology Beauty Salon was another first at East. Completion of this two year course allowed students to take a test and gain their cosmetology license. After much hard work, the Child Care classes opened a public kindergarten. Supervisor Mrs. Buckley summed up the program by saying, “It teaches the girls how to teach children; happiness is our key word.” The Vocational Department also offered many other courses to expose students to different educational experiences. Students showed a heavy interest in classes such as Architectural Drawing, Auto Mechanics, Fashion Merchandizing, Home Economics, and Typing. Stuart Blackwelder ponders a problem. Mrs. Estelle F. Baker Mr. Bright D. Benton Miss Adele G. Cant or Mr. Patrick Carrigan Mr. Richard Clodfelter 160 Vocation , ifcii© Mrs. Helen H. Coffey Mrs. Diane T. Coghill Thomas Morris isn’t board” by his work Mr. Dennis A. Deaton Mrs. Frankie Dilling Mrs. M. Donaldson Mrs. Carol H. East Vocation 161 I Russell Davis plans the ideal home. Robert Nabow outwits the computer. Debbie Fike models her creation. Mrs. Carol H. Hefner Mr. Gerald M. Helms Mrs. Bettie Y. Holland ijpninrnttr 162 Vocation Col. Leo J. Magers Mrs. M.S. McCaskill Mrs. B. McLawhorn Vocation 163 When you’re hot, you’re hot. Mrs. CJarissy C. Knox Cosmetology students practice techniques. Mrs. Anne S. Hooker Mr. Charles H. Kee ixrnn Mrs. Wingard aids questioning students. Mrs. Annie L. Nelson Not pictured . .. Mrs. Dorothy L. Buckley Mr. foe N. Fincher Faculty Statistics ADMINISTRATION LEROY “POP” MILLER: North Carolina A T State University, B. S.; Penn. State University, M.Ed.; Principal. JOSEPH W. HARPER, III: Johnson C. Smith University, B.S.; North Carolina A T State University, M.S.; U.S.C.-B., M.B.S.; Colorado State College; Western Michigan University; Michigan State University; Union College; U.N.C.-C.; U.N.C.-C.H.; Asst. Principal. DAVID BAKER HOOD: Catawba College, B.A.; Appalachian State University, M.A.; Asst. Principal. BARBARA M. LEDFORD: Wake Forest University, B.A.; Cur¬ riculum Coordinator. SECRETARIES LUCIELLE W. BRYANT: Queens College, Business Certificate; Library Secretary. MILDRED H. CADDELL: Queens College; U.N.C.-C.; Secretary. MARION S. CRAIG: Mitchell College, Business Certificate; Guidance Secretary. MYRTICE DUKE: Orange Business School; Financial Secretary. ELORA C. HEFFNER: Carolina Business School; Asst. Principal’s Secretary. ANNE L. LITAKER: Mars Hill College, A.A. Secretarial Science; Principal’s Secretary. LOUISE G. WRIGHT: Limestone College; Registrar. COUNSELORS CHARLES BURN: Appalachian State University, B.S.; University of Florida, M.Ed.; University of Iowa; Counselor. STEVE RAINWATER; Pembroke State University, A.B.Ed.; Appalachian State University, M.A.; Counselor. BRENDA L. SANDERS: Johnson C. Smith University, B.A.; U.N.C.-C., M.Ed.; U.N.C.-G.; Counselor. MARGARET WAYNE: Flora Macdonald College, B.A.; U.N.C.- C. H., M.A.; Counselor; Advisor-National Honor Society, Foreign Exchange Student Program. NANCY WINGARD: Wittenberg University, B.A.; Wright State University, M.Ed.; VIEW Counselor; Advisor-Civinettes. FACULTY MARY MURPHY ALFORD: North Carolina A T State University, B.S.; University of Illinois, M.S.; Katherine Dunham’s School of Dance; Physical Education, Creative Dance, Coed Physical Edu¬ cation; Advisor-G.A.A.; Girls’ Volleyball Coach. GERALDINE 1. ANDERSON: U.N.C.-C.H., B.A., M.A.T.; Wafce Forest University; Biology; Advisor-Marshals. JEANINE S. AUSTIN: North Carolina A T State University, B.S.; English Perspectives, American Literature; Advisor-Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. DIANA S. BAGWELL: Western Carolina University, B.S.;- Pfeiffer College; U.N.C.-C.; Biology, Natural Selection and Genetics. ESTELLE FARRIS BAKER; Meredith College, A.B.; Western Caro¬ lina University, M.Ed.; Resource English; Advisor-F.T.A. BRIGHT D. BENTON: East Carolina University, B.S.; Industrial Arts. BRENDA BERRY HILL: Mars Hill College, B.A.; U.N.C.-C.; U.N.C.- G.; Bible. DOTTIE L. BUCKLEY: Illinois State University, B.S.; University of Illinois; U.N.C.-C.H.; Child Care Careers; Advisor-Mothers’ Kindergarten Club, Child Care Club, Director of East Mecklen¬ burg Kindergarten Program. SHARON W. CANIPE; Duke University, A.B.; University of Mass., M.A.T.; U.S. Government, Contemporary U.S.A., Man and Society; Advisor-Senior Class. STEPHEN L. CANIPE: Appalachian State University, B.S.; Michi¬ gan State University, M.S.; U.N.C.-C.; Environmental Studies, Biology, Human Anatomy, Photography. ADELE G. CANTOR: University of Maryland; N.C.S.U.; Intro¬ duction to Cosmetology, Cosmetology I, II; Advisor-V.I.C.A. PATRICK M. CARRIGAN: U.N.C.-C.; N.C.S.U.; Graphic Arts; Advisor-V.I.C.A. JOHN R. CASKEY; Appalachian State University, B.S., M.A.; U.N.C.-C., M.S.P.H.; Algebra I, II, Business Math. BLANCHE H. CASSIDY: North Carolina A T State University, B.S.; U.S. History. JOAN F. CHESNUT: Smith College; U.N.C.-C., B.A.; World History, Russian History; Advisor-Ski Club. RICHARD CLODFELTER: Appalachian State University, B.S.; U.N.C.-G., M.S.; D.E. I, Salesmanship, Advertising; Advisor- D.E.C.A. HELEN H. COFFEY; Lenoir Rhyne College, A.B.; U.N.C.-C., M.A.; Occupational Preparation. DIANE T. COGHILL: Technical Institute of Alamance; U.N.C.-C.; Central Piedmont Community College; Mechanical Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Guitar; Advisor-G.A.A., V.I.C.A. ELIZABETH C. COHAN: Greensboro College, A.B.; U.N.C.-C.H., M.A.; George Washington University; General Math I, II, Geometry. DEBORAH N. COOPER: Virginia Polytechnical Institute; East Carolina University, B.S.; Art II, III, IV, Crafts; Advisor-Art Club. MARLENE M. CORBETT: Louisburg College, A.A.; Appalachian State University, B.S., M.A.; San Diego State; U.N.C.-C.; Ameri¬ can Literature, Talent Development 10; Advisor-S.A.E. WILLIAM J. CRAWLEY: U.N.C.-C.H., B.S.; Duke University, M.A.T.; Wake Forest University; East Carolina University; Physics, Math. DENNIS A. DEATON: U.N.C.-G.; U.N.C.-C., B.A.; D.E. II, Intro¬ duction to Tennis; Advis or-D.E. Club. FRANK E M. DILLING: Lenoir Rhyne College, B.A.; Educational Disabilities, Orthopedic Program. MARILYN DONALDSON: University of South Carolina, B.A.; Occupational Mix; Advisor-F.B.L.A. ROSALIA J. DURANTE; Shaw University, A.B.; U.N.C.-C.H.; Columbia University; English; Advisor-Student Congress. BARBARA M. EASON: Limestone College; U.N.C.-C., B.A.; Biology, Environmental Studies; Advisor-Cheerleaders. CAROL H. EAST: U.N.C.-G., B.S.; Business English, Personal Dynamics, Accounting, Typing I. SARA J. EVANS: Winthrop College, B.S.; Physical Education. NANCY Q. FAIRES: Queens College, A.B.; Art, Crafts, Personal Issues; Advisor-Art Club, Homecoming Committee. BEVERLY H. FINLEY: Western Carolina University, A.B.; Queens College; U.N.C.-C.; Comprehensive Work Experience; Advisor- Student Congress Social Committee. ELLA H. FISHER: Western Carolina University, B.S.; Word Processing English; Advisor-F.B.L.A. HARRIET FRAZIER: Mary Baldwin College, B.A.; U.N.C.-C.H., M. A.; French II, IV, Spanish I; Advisor-French Club. CHARLES F. GAMBLE: University of South Carolina, A.B., M.A.; Cultural Studies, World Civilization; Swim Team Coach. FAYE V. GARMON: Queens College, A.B.; Appalachian S.T.C.; East Carolina University; Spanish II, III, IV. EVELYN S. GRAIN; University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; U.N.C.-C.; English 10, Contemporary Literature, Practical English; Advisor- Interact. QUEEN C. GREEN; Virginia Union University, B.A.; Howard University, M.A.; American University; History; Advisor- N. A.A.C.P. Youth Council. BENJAMIN F. GREENE: U.N.C.-C.H., A.B.; Duke University, M.A.T.; Math Concepts, Analysis; Advisor-Student Congress, Administrative Assistant. JAQUELINE F. GUNTER: North Carolina A T State University, B.S.; U.N.C.-C.; Geometry, Algebra I, General Math II. HAYWOOD HAMILTON: Wake Forest University, B.S.; East Carolina University, M.A.; Geometry, Algebra II; Advisor-Golf Team. IRENE HARDEE: Queens College, A.B.; Northwestern University, M.A.; U.C.L.A.; American Literature, AP English; Chairperson of English Dept.; Advisor-EAGLE. Faculty Statistics 165 JAMES B. HAYES: Appalachian State l niversity, B.S., M.A.; U.S. History; Asst. Football Coach, WrestJing Coach, Adminis¬ trative Assistant. CAROL H. HEFNER: U.N.C.-G., B.S., M.S.; Fashion Merchandis¬ ing I, II; Advisor-D.E.C.A., Civinettes. GERALD M. HELMS: N.C.S.U., B.S.; Computer Programming I, II, Keypunch I; Advisor-Ping Pong Club. JOYCE D. HELMS: Coker College, B.A.; Queens College; David¬ son College; East Carolina University; U.N.C.-C.; Wi nthrop College; Chorus, Choir, Ladies’ Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble. H. DON HIPPS: Wake Forest University, B.S.; Peabody College, M.A.; Physical Education; Head Varsity Football Coach, Adminis¬ trative Assistant. BETTIE HOLLAND: Meredith College, A.B.; U.N.C.-C., M.A.Ed.; Occupational Preparation. ANNE S. HOOKER: Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, R.N.; N.C.S.U., M. Ed.; Appalachian State University; Health Occupations I, II; Advisor-Red Cross Youth Organization. SUE M. HOPPER: U.N.C.-G., A.B.; Duke University, M.A.T.; U.S. History. DWIGHT HUGHES HOUSE: A.A.; B.A.; English, Psychology; Advisor-Vagabond Club. PAULA SUE HUDSON: U.N.C.-G., B.S.; Personai Issues, Thana- toiogy; Advisor-Lettergirls, Majorettes, Pep CJub. JEAN A. JARRELL: Columbia College, B.A.; Appalachian State University; University of Georgia; Georgia State University; English 11, English 12; Advisor-Sophomore Class. ANN S. JOHNSEN: Meredith College, A.B.; Spanish I, II; Girls’ Tennis Team Coach. ANNE HOLMES JONES: U.N.C.-G., A.B.; Winthrop College, M.A.T.; U.N.C.-C.; N.C.S.U.; U.N.C.-C.H.; Chemistry; East PTSA Board; Advisor-Radio CJub. DAVID E. JONES: Catawba College, A.B.; Appalachian State University, M.A.; WorJd Civilization; Head Baseball Coach, Asst. Football Coach, Administrative Assistant. AHMAD F. KAY ED: Wingate College, A.A.; U.N.C.-C.H., A.B.; Duke University; Geometry, Consumer Math; Soccer Coach. CLARISSY C. KNOX: S.C. State College, B.S.H.E.; Columbia University, M.A.H.E.; CorneJl University; University of Chicago; Temple University; Vocational and Occupational Economics; Advisor-F.H.A., Home Economic Related Occupation Club. LOUIS H. LAYNE, JR.: Appalachian State University, B.S.; U. N.C.-C., M.Ed.; U.S. History, U.S. Government; Advisor-EAST WIND, J.V. Baseball Coach, Administrative Assistant. BILL LEEKA: U.C.L.A., B.S.; Driver Education; Tennis Coach. LARRY McAFEE: U.N.C.-C., B.A.; Davidson College; Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Chemistry; Advisor-Bicycle CJub, Cross Country Coach, Asst. Track Coach. MARJORIE S. McCASKILL: A M State College, B.S.; N.Y. Uni¬ versity, M.A.; Typing I, II, Office Machines, Office Practice. BARBARA C. McLAWHORN: North Carolina A T State Uni¬ versity, B.S.; U.N.C.-C.; Introduction to I.C.T., I.C.T. I, II; Advisor- V. I.C.A., EagJettes, Project Aries. TOMMYE M. McMILLAN: Johnson C. Smith University, B.A.; Beaver College; English 10, Western Literature. L. HAROLD McNEELY: Oberlin University, B.A.; U.N.C.-C.H., M. A.; Orchestra, Music Theory; Advisor-Orchestra Club. L.J. MAGERS: Western Kentucky University, B.S., M.A.; Air Uni¬ versity; University of Kentucky; Texas A M University; Aero¬ space Education; Advisor-Rocket CJub, Building CJub, Drill Team, Color Guard, J.V. Football Coach. DANIEL J. MARCONE: Guilford College, B.A.; East Carolina University; North Carolina A T State University; U.N.C.-G.; Driver Education. SHIRLEY ANN MILLS: Johnson C. Smith University, A.B.; Ameri¬ can Literature, Mythology. DOUG MITCHELL: East Carolina University, B.S., M.A.; Drama I, Mime, Acting, Design and Production; Advisor-Thespian Society. LECORA LUCAS MOBLEY: Alabama State College, B.S.; Tuskegee institute, M.Ed.; English 12, AP English; Advisor-Junior Class. BETTY K. MOORE: Western Carolina University, A.B.; U.N.C.- C.; Biology, AP Biology. CHARLES EUGENE MORGAN: Duke University, A.B.; French I, II, III; Advisor-Key Club. MARGIE C. MORRIS; N.C. Central University, B.S.C., M.S.C.; Personal Typing, Typing I. LYNDA MURCHISON: Wake Forest University, B.A.; U.N.C.- C.H.; Spanish, Italian; Advisor-Varsity Cheerleaders. ANNIE P. NELSON: Bennett College, B.S.; Math, English. BARBARA M. NICHOLS: University of Montevallo, B.S.; Winthrop College; Foods and Nutrition, Interior Decorating, Needlecraft, Home Economics I, Advanced Home Economics; Advisor-I.C.C. ANNIE C. PUETT: Queens College, A.B.; U.N.C.-C.H., M.Ed.; U.S.C., M.M.; Duke University; Algebra I, II, Calculus. WILLIAM B. ROBERTSON: Kansas State University, B.S.; Okla¬ homa State University, M.S.; University of Virginia, M.S.T.; American University; V.P.I.; U.N.C.-C.H.; Furman University; AP Chemistry II, Chemistry Problems, Chemistry I, Chemistry Independent Study, Physics Independent Study; Advisor- Chemistry Club. BERNARD B. ROPER: East Carolina University, B.A.; T.C. Columbia University, M.A.; Driver Education. SUE W. SAMS: Western Carolina University, B.S.; Winthrop College; Algebra II, Geometry, Concepts; Advisor-Marshals. DR. R.L. SHUFORD, III: University of Munich, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.; Swarthmore College; Latin, German; Advisor-Latin Club, German CJub. SUSAN J. SMITH: Furman University, B.A.; U.N.C.-C.; Talent Development EngJish 11, American Literature; Advisor-EYRIE. MICHAEL A. SOLTYS: East Carolina University, B.M.Ed.; Band; Advisor-Marching Eagles, Pep Band, Stage Band. THOMAS E. SPENCE: Johnson C. Smith University, B.A.; New York University, M.A.; English. NAOMI STOUT: Marion College, A.B.; U.N.C.-G., M.A.; Uni¬ versity of Georgia; English. GILDA STUBBLEFIELD: Georgia State University, B.B.A.; C.O.O.; Advisor-Anchor Club. REGINALD THOMPSON: Fort Worth Christian College, A.A.; Austin Peay State University, B.A.; North Carolina A T State University; Driver Education; Basketball Coach, Track Coach. J.W. TROXLER, JR.: U.N.C.-C.H., A.B.; U.N.C.-C.; British Litera¬ ture, American Literature; Administrative Assistant. ALIX WALLS: Lenior Rhyne College, A.B.; U.N.C.-C.H.; U.N.C.-C.; General Math I, II. RICHARD N. WILLIAMS: Catawba College, A.B.; Appalachian State University, M.A.; Physical Education; Athletic Director; J.V. Football Coach, Track Coach. ERIC P. YARBOROUGH: Wingate College, Assoc, in Arts; Carson- Newman College, B.S.; LSU, M.A.; Algebra II, Math Concepts. ARTHUR W. YOUNG: North Carolina A T State University, B.S., M.S.; Morgan State; N.C.S.U.; Biology. LIBRARY AUGIE EUGENE BEASLEY: U.S.C., B.A.; Appalachian State University, M.A.; Media Specialist. CHERYL H. FOSTER: Lenoir Rhyne CoJJege, A.B.; Winthrop College, Library Science; Media Specialist. MERCEDES V. HECHENBLEIKNER: Winthrop College, B.S.; Queens College; Peabody College; U.N.C.-C.H.; Media Specialist. 166 Faculty Statistics Administration Leroy “Pop” Miller Principal Administration 167 Joseph W. Harper Assistant Principal David Baker Hood Assistant Principal Barbara M. Ledford Curriculum Coordinator Pop Miller, Second To None Leroy Miller felt a “sincere responsibility” to the faculty and student body at East Meck¬ lenburg. It was his belief that 98 percent of the students were here to learn, and that they were “second to none.” However, the 2 per¬ cent who were disruptive proved to be one of his major concerns. “Pop,” as most of the students call Mr. Miller, said that those who are disruptive to the school’s daily function¬ ing “belong behind bars.” For this reason he spent many long hours investigating cases and appearing in court. Pop stood behind all of his students’ con¬ structive efforts especially in organized sports. He was very pleased with the male athletic program but was concerned that the female athletic program was insufficient. He was instrumental in organizing a Powder Puff Football game as one such program to correct this deficit. Leroy “Pop” Miller said that East Meck¬ lenburg had the three basic ingredients for him to run a successful high school program, “pride, worth, and dignity.” m 1 ‘I am your Pop!” Leroy “Pop” Miller. V : 168 Administration Pop enjoys escort. The more serious side of the speaker. Mr. Miller buys first PTSA ticket from DECA Club President, Bobby Matthews. 1 n g| Mr. Miller encourages school spirit. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Administration 169 Mr. Harper Misses Classroom Contact “S oppy Joes” again today? Mr. Joseph Harper has been the senior assistant principal for three of his seven years at East. He originally came to East as a Biology teacher and during his spare time he still likes to work in the biology lab. When asked to comp are these two different jobs, Mr. Harper replied, “1 liked the classroom situa¬ tion better; being assistant principal is much more taxing and I don’t get the close contact with students.” Mr. Harper’s share of East’s administrative duties include the adult educa¬ tion classes, attendance, buses, discipline, extra-curricular activities and security. Being a family man with three daughters, Mr. Harper likes kids very much. He is con¬ cerned that students should become honest with themselves and see in what direction they’re going. He believes that “the only way one can be inferior is to be inferior with himself.” 1 1 Administrators survey school. Mr. Harper and bus drivers chart routes. 170 Administration Mr. Hood Solves Problems “Education and athletics are the main in¬ terests in my life,” said assistant principal Mr. Baker Hood. During his 18 years at East he has been a teacher, coach, and administra¬ tor. As assistant principal he has assumed a totally different role from that of an instruc¬ tor. He is a friend, counselor, diplomat, and mediator to students and teachers alike, and may see up to half the student body in one day. Besides spending much of his time listening to students, Mr. Hood’s job also involves a spontaneous response to situations as they arise. As he strives to make East the best school, “Coach” Hood has not forgotten his aim of “helping students to find their goals.” Never a dull moment in the life of a teacher. Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes spy on the game. Sometimes the office work piles up. Administration 171 Mrs. Ledford: Essential To The School For the last three years, Mrs. Barbara Ledford has filled the job of curriculum coordinator. She demonstrated sincere loyal¬ ty to East, and said that it has been interesting to watch all of the many changes that have taken place during the last nine years that she has been a member of the faculty. She has witnessed the change in the expanding curric¬ ulum to meet the changes in the needs of the students; the changes in the style of leader¬ ship from the formal attitudes under Mr. Pittman to that of informal under Mr. Miller; and the emphasis on the type of clothing worn by students and teachers. Mrs. Ledford was available to assist stu¬ dents in regard to classes and personal problems. For the first month of school, she worked on the schedules that needed to be adjusted because of the loss of six and three- fifths teachers. Even though Mrs. Ledford is of small stature, she feels capable of tackling any size problem. She is exemplary of the principle that “It is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. ” Mrs. Ledford is always happy to help in time of need. Mrs. Ledford is a very active woman and enjoys all sports, especially tennis. 172 Administration _ HUB 4 Assistants To The Principal During the year, eight assistants helped Mr. Miller in his administration. These men were located in strategic positions around the school between classes, at break, and during lunch. Their main duties were to keep order, give directions to students, and fill in when the assistant principals were out. These assis¬ tants had the same authority as Mr. Harper and Mr. Hood, but were still primarily class¬ room teachers. Officer Riggsbee, resource officer for two years, was a technical law enforcement ad¬ visor for the East feeder area. In addition to reporting all occurrences of criminal viola¬ tions of the law, he taught two classes of Officer R ggsbee en oys chatting with students. introduction to law and criminal justice. Mr. Layne socializes during Cafeteria duty. Mr. Young escorts CBS news broadcaster. Coach Jones advises student in the hallway. B. Greene addresses D. Williams. Coach Hayes is weary of the every¬ day grind. Mr. Troxler jests with Joanne Bay ha. Coach Hipps scans the crowd for new football prospects. Administration 173 Secretaries Play Vital Role The school secretaries played a vital part in the overall operation of East. Working behind the scenes in the main office, the secretaries kept everything running smoothly. Though their duties were varied, each was equally important, and without them it would have been impossible for the school to operate. The love and concern which they have shown for students was returned and multiplied in many ways. Mrs. Litaker commented, “This is what makes our work so rewarding.” “What’s a nice girl like me doing in a place like this?” “Coach” Caddell punches up another hot number. Mrs. Heffner directs early dismissals. Mrs. Marion S. Craig Mrs. Margaret S. Boyce Mrs. Mary M. Duke Mrs. Elora C. Heffner Mrs. Anne L. Litaker Mrs. Louise G. Wright 174 Administration — _: L Mr. Charles A. Burn Mr. Steve W. Rainwater Mrs. Brenda L. Sanders Miss Margaret H. Wayne DUHraBBBfSfe. Administration 175 Students Are Counselor’s Main Concern The Guidance Department is designed to help individual students, through their own efforts, to discover and develop their talents and abilities. The counselor’s job varied from aiding a student with educational concerns and career plans to personal and social adjustments. Counselors also worked with the school staff, parents, and community, but the students remained the counselor’s primary concern. An addition was made to the department with the arrival of Mr. Rainwater, advisor to the sophomore class, who was formerly a counselor at the elementary level. Coming to East has helped him become more involved with teenagers, and has given him an op¬ portunity to work with college-bound students. Miss Wayne arranges for an appointment. “It’s GOT to be in here somewhere!” Susan Codings and Miss Travis work on schedules. Plans Made For New Media Center The East Media Center was under the direction of Mr. Beasley this year. One problem that he encountered was the disappearance of books. During the 1974-75 year, more books were lost or stolen daily than in the past. As part of the comprehensive high school program, East was selected as the sight for a new library to be built by 1977. Chris Wilkins expresses his point of view to Mike YeJverton. A library is “quiet” a place to think things over. Mr. Beasley instructs students where to locate reference materials. 176 Administration East Receives A Higher Rating After students leave, there is work still to be done. r- .Ukik Left to Right: Linzie Adams, Irene Grier, Haywood Hood, Bennie Archie, Kathryn Herndon, Reece Horton. At 7:30 each school day, Mrs. Feeney and her cafeteria staff began preparations for the lunches. The cafeteria had room to serve 1300 students daily but the actual amount served was about 850. Mr. Kell and his custodial staff maintained the general upkeep of the school. This year the over-all school and cafeteria was rated higher than the past years for its maintenance and cleanliness. “Pepto-Bi smoJ Special.” Row 1: Jessie Ledford, Letha Jordan, Joyce Bliss, Elva Pressley, Doreatha Dunn, Evelyn Lee, Sara Caldwell, Alice Davis. Row 2: Vangie Baucom, Lucy Plyler, Mary BouJware, Annie Mae Horne, Gladys Stegall, Frances Carter, Kathleen Grier, Mary Ann Feeney. Administration 177 CLASSES East Mecklenburg had a smaller student body during the 1975-1976 school year than in previous years because of a change in guide¬ lines. There were 1,859 students, which in¬ cluded 649 sophomores, 619 juniors, 591 seniors, and 11 students of the Orthopedic classes. The sophomores had to begin again as the “eggs” and relinquish their former leadership roles in Jr. High School. They found many new and challenging situations when they arrived at East. Orientation Day, Driver’s Education, Personal Issues, exams, and ridi¬ cule from upper classmen were all a part of adjusting to high school life. As the juniors continued to grow, they re¬ turned to find new problems and opportuni¬ ties. They helped welcome the new students at the beginning of the year and later were faced with college board examinations, and the time consuming preparations for the Jr.- Sr. Prom. The main highlight for the juniors was the ordering of their class rings. With powderpuff football, Senior Banquet, and the carnation sale, seniors spent most of the year preparing for graduation. Many seniors spent time applying to colleges while others became aware of the over crowded job market. The ordering of their caps and gowns, and graduation exercises meant only one thing to seniors; they had reached a signifi¬ cant milestone towards maturity. Classes 179 The Sophomore Class George Miller, Maria Bolick, Sherry Carter, Patricia Belton, and Monique Faust headed the sophomore class of ’78 this year. Through their leadership and encouragement from their advisor Mrs. Jarrell, they combined their ideas in an effort to produce original fund raising projects for their class. One of their projects was the hot dog supper from which they raised two hundred and fifty dol¬ lars. This and other concerted efforts by the sophomores provided the opportunity for the students to meet one another. Th e sophomores united to help the Interact Club with their annual can drive. For their hard work and support they were awarded a concert by the U.S. Navy Band. In general, the sophomores didn’t take long to adjust to East’s way of life. The long halls, heavy homework, exams, and the many new and different faces of East opened new pathways toward maturity. George Miller addresses the sophomore class. Sophomore Class Officers: Patricia Belton, Treasurer; Maria Bolick, Vice President; Sherry Carter, Secretary; George Miller, President; Monique Faust, Activities Chairman. Hot Dog Supper provided a place to meet new friends. 180 Sophomores Wanda Abraham Amy Adams John Adams Sarah Adams Ricky Alexander Jeri Allison Ronnie Arant Brian Ascher Lisa Ayer Beth Ann Bahr Sharon Bailey Karen Ann Baker Tom Baker Frances Bakis Maria Bakis Doug Banks Libby Baumheckel Tom Bayha Michael Bahar Valerie Bean Sharon Bell Deborah Belton Patricia Ann Belton Donna Bennett Danny Benton Chris Bergin James Bergin Stacey Berr Melanie Bess Jimmy Bigham Bill Black Sarah Black Eric Blackwelder David Blake Emily Blanchard Kathy Blevins Ann Blue Diane Bogan Jenny Boggs Maria Bolick Gary Bost Greg Bost Kim Bower Evan Boxer Arlen Boyce David Boyd Debbie Boyd Sandra Boyd Patty Boyle Billy Branner Billy Brassil Gary Brewer Jim Bridges Teresa Bridges Wanda Bridges Carl Bright Thomas Brill Sandy Broome Duncan Browder Jean Brown Sophomores 181 Jeff Brown Kenner Brown Vivian Brown Walter Bruch Dana Bucher Lawrence Buckley Mike Buckley Mark Buice Chris Bullock Barbara Brugess Steve Burke Michael Burney Anita Burris Chester Burroughs William Burroughs Laurel Burwell Audrey Byers Christopher Byrd Janet Byrum Joe Caldwell Johnny Caldwell Roy Camp Scott Campbell Jean Marie Canna Chuck Cannon Rickey Carelock Stanley Carr Martin Carson John Carter Sherry Carter Jeff Champion Debbie Chandler Mitchell Charles Jackson Cherry Kim Childers Carolyn Chisholm 182 Sophomores y wattipt« Julienne Chouteau June Christopoulos Micheal Ciucevich Kathy Clark Barbara Ciawson Greg Clawson Bessie CJyburn Jon CJoninger Pam Cobb Carolyn Cobey JoAnn Cochran Danny Cochran Gary Cochrane Allen Coker Joe Collins John Conner Danny Cookston Jane Cooper Terry Cooper Karen CorsiJlo Rod Cox Teresa Craddock Debbie Craig Lea Crambes Janie Crank MeJony Craven Curtis Crawford Marian Crawford Nathan Crawford Jon Credle Betsy Crisier Becky Cross Linda Cruciani Jerry Cunningham Mary Cunningham Robert Cureton Elisabeth Cuthbertson James Davenport Rebecca Davenport George Davis Hiley Davis Jamie Davis Jerome Davis John Davis Lee Davis Linda Davis MariJyn Davis Meiissa Davis Steve Ward and Rob by Wilbanks examine Homecoming corsages. Shirley Davis Susan Davis Jeff DeLeon Jeff Dellinger DonnaDeve raux Lisa Dickinson Jackie Ditrich Steve Dixon Susan Doherty Dwight Donahue Linda Draughn Robert Driscoll Lisa Duffy Baba Dunn Mary Duquette Penny Dyches Debbie Earley Braxton East Joel Ellis John Eulitt Deborah Evans Evangeline Evans Stephen Faires Joann Fails 184 Sophomores Monique Faust Bob Feezor Althea Fields Nancy Fillippeli Tom Fincher Susan Finkelstein Alan Fisher Andrew Fisher Carl Gene Fisher Laura Flanders Amy FJoresta Janet Floyd Debbie Folger Tammie Ford Thomas Ford Doris Foster Janice Foster Angie Fox Larry Frazier Ann Funderburk Debbie Furst Sarah Gardner Cary Gasquez Kristin Getz Garrett Sinclair looks forward to a winning season. Joyce Gibson Leonard Gibson Beth Gilliam Greg Gilliard Richard Gladden Janie Glenn PauJa Godfrey Lisa Godwin Melissa Goetchius Craig Gomez Pat Gooch Annette Goodman Sophomores 185 Derek Gough Ada Gray Lucinda Gregg Bonnie Greene Judy Goodrum Jeff Gordon Scott Guion Edward Haack Billy Hager Jeff Haigler Laura Haigler James Hall George Hamilton Daniel Hardaway Jeffrey Hardin John Hardin Nancy Hargett Susan Harmon Jeff Harper Jeff W. Harper Bill Harris Dwayne Harris Johnny Haskell Sharia Haugen Jeffery Hayden Anne Haywood Baker Heard Phillip Heard Vicki Heidgeiken Barbara Henderson Joy Greene Holly Griffin James Griffin Marla Groetzinger Scott Gross Babbi Guiles Jimmy Bridges proves to be a connoisseur of hotdogs. 186 Sophomores Sophomores 187 Annette Jant Charles Jefferson Jimmy Henderson Susan Hennes Mark Hickes Beth High Margaret Hill Mike Hinson Desi Hoagland Cindy Hodges Scott Holloway Crystal Holly Donnie Hoover John Hopkins Beth Hopper Libby Horne OrJondo Horton David Howell Randy Howell Scott Huckabee Ricky Huggins Darlene Carol Huntley Rodney Huntley Terry Hu son Heidi Hutchins Henry Hyatt Marty Irvin Sharon Ivey Robin Jackson Scott Jackson Sharon Jackson DougJas James Greg James Mike James Loretta Jeffries Timothy Jeffries Gary Cochrane hits a “Hi-C”. Mary Agnus Jenkins Becky Johnson Deborah Johnson Frederick Johnson Keith Johnson Patricia Johnson Tony Johnson David Johnston Craig Jones Tim Jordan John Kaim Derita Kaplan John Kappas Edward Kerian Kevin Kerrigan Mark Ki ewski Cyndi Kiker James KimbreJJ Donna Kinard Kaven King Don aid Kiser Donna Kiser David Kitchens David KJuth Thomas Koch Peter Kok Karla Koster Chris Kube Stephanie Lambert Tom Lancaster David Lane Tony Landry Cathy Larrea Donna Larrea Glenn La ttanze David Leazer A typical sophomore driver. By ■k J . 188 Sophomores MB Rod Lemon David LeMayne Laura Lemmond Ann Leonhard David Levine Jonathan Levine Robin Levine Steven Lindenman Brooks Lindsay Ferris Linton Levi Li sen by Lisa Litaker Maria Bolick practices playing her cello. Bobby Longley Michael Loo per Linda Lucas Chris Lutz Sandy Lynn Johnny Mantekas Julie Mara Dean Marcone Mike Mariace Kevin Marsh Bill Martin Jimmy Martin Nancy Martin Jim Mason Reene Massey Jody Matheny Sharon Mazurek Tracy McBeath Dexter McCallum Iris McCauley Scott McCauley Janet McCray Stan McCulloch Joel McCullough Sophomores 189 IjWB TOTO BlfcJ Christine McDaniel Mary McDermott Candie McDonald Donny McDowell Jeff McGalliard Cliff McGinnis Mark McGough Linda McIntosh Sophomore class profited from the hotdog supper. Katie McKernan Antonio McKinney Carol McLean Margaret McMillan Peggy McMullen Marcella McQueary Ronnie McQueary A1 Miller Arthur Miller George Miller Gloria Miller Jeff Miller Ulysses Mims Daryll Minges Mark Misenheimer Ernestine Mitchell Sherry Mitchell Pam Mitchum Douglas Mobley Rickey Mobley Jeri Allison makes last minute attempts to finish homework. 190 Sophomores Mr. Greene “strikes” again. Sop homores 191 nSaBIURBiXn Teresa Mobley Darryl Moore Meg Moore Belinda Moorman Patricia Moorman Joe Moran Scott Guion applauds hesitantly. Susan OgJesbee Jerry O’Neal Geriiyn O ' Dell Charles Osborne Kenneth Outen Tommy Outen Frank MuJIis Mike MuJJis Robert MuJ mann Frederick Myers Wanda Myers Greg Nalley Ronald Neal Sally Neel Tommie Newton Ann Nicholson Jim Nicholson Robert Nicholson Willma Nicholson Lynne Novak Catherine Morris Mark Morse Leslie Owens Scott Owen Jenny Oxendine Susan Parker Dale Parks David Parr Patsy Patterson Denice Paul Teresa Plyler Bryan Polk Terri PoJk Janet Pope Linda Ann Port Raymond Porter Wiiliam Porter Steven Pounds “Nobody told me exams were this hard.” 192 Sophomores Marcella McQueary finds new heat conserving policy outragious. Rita Price Steven Price Janice Propst Carla Prosser Peter Radiloff Linda Raines Derek Rainey Tina Ratcliff Connie Rayley Robert Reece Cynthia Redfearn David Reid David Revel! Harold Rice Robert R ggsbee Lisa Riley Pat Risley Charles Ritch Scott Ritch Lillie Rivers Steve Roberson Tim Roberson Karen Roberson Sandra Robinson Ricky Mobley expresses his views in Personal Issues. Sophomores 193 Kim Rodgers Beverly Rogers Joel Ellis dreams of becoming a pro some dav. Robert Rognstad Brad Roseman Susan Royal Janet Russell Robert Russell Jeffery Russell Reginald Sanders Missy Schach t Anne Scherf Donna Schla ger Tim Scott Stephen Seaborn Calvin Seegars James Shaw Albert Sheaiey Greg Sheetz Mickey Sherrill Joni Shields Karen Shipp Cindy Shive Paul Short John Sides “Sophomore Sign Language.” 194 Sophomores Betsy Siegner Greg Sigmon Bonita Simpson Scot Simpson Greg Singleton Karen Singleton Michelle Sirrine Kevin Skaradinski Dwayne Sloan Joe Sloan “Oh, here’s my iunch.” “Hey, Hey, we’re great, we ' re the class of ’78!” Scott Sloan Bob Smith Bryan Smith fames Smith Mike Smith Mike Smith Robin Smith Sharon Smith Steve Smith Tyrone Smith Ronnie Sowell Ronnie Sowell Patti Spillers Beth Spinosi Sophomores 195 Arielle Spitzer Wilfred Spoon Terry Stacey Lorraine Stack Jayne Stanback Lori Stark Janet Stedem William Stedem Linda Steele Mark Stegall Mike Stegall Steve Steinberger Anne Stephenson Gwen Stewart Dennis Davis and Desi HoagJand work diligently in Biology. Rickey Stewart Karen Stilwell Lisa Ann Stimson Penny Stoudt Tommie Stover Jerry Streater Jeffery St. Sing Bob Summers Mike Swan Lynda Swanson 196 Sophomores Mr. Young explains bacterial growth to Carol Henighan. Kathy Swaim Debbie Swinson Lloyd Swinson EJaine Talbert David Teeter Betsy Terrell David Thompson Steven Thompson Liz Todd John Richard Toomey Doug Townsend Jimmy Trew Johnny TrusseJJ LuAnne Tsumas Janice Turner Fredrick Tuttle Valerie Tyson Chris Vogel Ellen Waggoner Ellie Wagoner Barbara Ann Walker David Walker Florence Walker Louisa Walker “Another day, another pound.” Sophomores 197 San Walker Susan Walker Kim Wall Linda Wall Cecelia Wallace Joyce Wallace Robert Wallace Scott Waller Steve Ward Sonia Warren Joe Collins searches for the right solution. David Watkins Vince Watkins Jenny Watson Lee Watson John Watts Pierre Weaks Walton Weathers Parthenia Webb Carolyn Weber Leslie Webster Leigh Ann Wessler Lynn Westbrook Russ Westlake Chuck Wheat J.V. Football players dress up for big game against North. 198 Sophomores — ■ _ Greg White Jay White SheryJ White Scott Whiteman David Whiting Robby Wilbanks Robert Wildrick Andrew Williams Mrs. Jarrell presents sophomore candidates. Debbie Williams Antonio Wiiiiamson Frank Williamson David Wiison Julie Wilson Sheila Wilson Sidney Winecoff Catherine Wissbaum Kathy Witmore David Wood Erica Wood John Wood Phil Wood Karen Woodall Wilbert Wortham Arthur Wright Loretta Young Alan Younts Baker Heard displays a new mode of transportation. Sophomores 199 The Junior Class The class of ’77 had the anticipation of a year of involvement when they began the 1975-76 school year. They survived a full year of orienting sophomores, PSAT’s, order¬ ing class rings, and the enormous task of planning the Jr.-Sr. prom, which was held for the second time at the Civic Center. The juniors exhibited great school spirit during the football season and throughout the entire school year with their class cheer, “Hey, hey, we’re in heaven, we’re the class of ’77!” Much of their success was attributed to Mrs. Mobley, the class advisor, for her help and organization. According to Keena Biggers, “being a junior is like the middle of the road.” Junior Class Officers: Shari Clay, Treasurer; Jodi Bishop, Activities Chair¬ man; Miriam Agnew, Secretary; Eve Core, President; Mike Moore, Vice President. 200 Juniors ■:Kt — - nmnnwi ' Jeff Abernathy TV-, i Sandra Adamson ? ' Miriam Agnew k cr 1 Laura Albergotti Drew Allison ; .« Michael Alsbrook John Alston Martin Anderson Sherry Anderson Nancy rim Robbie Armstrong Jeff Austin Susan Bacon Ben Bagby Joey Bahr Susan Baird Edward Baker Chip Ballard Ivan Banks Cile Barbour Cindy Barretta Darrell Bartlett Darlene Bass Deborah Beasley Jeanne Belk Terri Belton Broderick Bennett Jeni Bennett John Benson Richard Benzel David Bernard Sherry Bethune Robert Bevis Cathy Bidanset Tracy Bierfischer Jumors 201 _ Kta: “S-T-R-E-T-C-H” Keen a Biggers Mike Biggio Debbie Bigham Jodi Bishop Bur se Bittle Stuart Blackwelder Donna Blackwell Jeff Blackwell Mark Bobo Cheryl Bond Kathy Boone Jim Davis strides to the finish line. 202 Juniors Susan Boone Gwendolyn Bowden Roy Bowen Cynthia Bowman Judith Boynton Anna Breiner Pamela Brice Susan Britt David Brooks David Browen Daryl Brown Doug Brown Gwen Walker comforts child care students. Jo Brown Neese Brown Tina Brown Russ Bullock Tom Bumgardner Jon Burgess Scott Burgess Lori Burkett Mark Burton Evelyn Butler Kathy Byrd Juniors 203 Karen Byrum Gayle Colder Kay Caldwell Brad Cameron Paul Cameron Ronnie Camp Kathy Cannon Bill Card Linda Carden Doug Carson Jesse Caudle Mindy Chambers Tom Chishoim Julie Ann Civil Darrell Clark Mike Clark Robin Clark Mark Mundy finds his correct ring size. V 204 Juniors _ 1 Ricky Clawson Charles Clay Shari Clay Johnny Clissold Jackie Cockman Lanie Cockrane Sarah Crouch and Richard Dunn enjoy the dance. David Coe Henry Lee Coffie Joe Collins Cathy Conklin Bo Cooper Eve Core John Corley Chris Cornwell Lisa Costner Kris Covalt Bill Craig j Juniors 205 Cindi Craven Sandy Craven Tim Crawford Bryne Creekmore Julie Criss David Cromer Sarah Crouch Jody Crowder Deborah Crowson Philip Culpepper Vic Culpepper Theodore Cuthbertson Sherri Dabney Tammy Dabney George Davidson Mike Davies Dennis Davis 206 Juniors v 1 i ■■ — -- _• ' L. _ r 1 Carl Rosen imitates Elton John. Gary Davis James Davis Jane Davis Jim Davis Juniors 207 Julia DeBerry Chris DePiante Jean Dickson Ruth Do ster Mac Dunn Jamie Durkin Tom Renfrow and Doug Lowing find new way to say “hi!” Kelly Davis Richard Davis Russell Davis Steven Davis Susan Davis Constance Deal Kitty Dean Cathy Conklin gives Denise Sagen a manicure. Daphne Dutton Arlen Earney Wynne Edmisten Julie Eison Jimmy Elam Tommy Elliot Michelle EJrod Ann Emery Mary Emory Rusty Engie Manuel Esquivel Naomi Evankovech Carolynn Evans Kathy Evans Randy Evans Mark Fairman Carol Fee | I 208 Juniors “Now where is the 100 hall.” Camille Foster Sara Fountain Ashy FuJmer CoJJeen Gallant David Gardner Donna Gardner Juniors 209 Was the party that bad? Peter Feil Eric Ferguson Mark Ferri Debbie Fike Donald Fincher Linda FJowers Jean Folk Jimmy Foils Kelly Forbis Mary Ford Danny Fortune Antoinette Garvin Mark Ga squez Amy Gates Deborah Gatewood Kenny Getz Karen Gibbs Ann Gilman Jeffrey Gians Cheryl Glenn Jona then Goldberg Marsha Goldberg Patty Golladay Jeff Goodman Sandy Goodwin Sherri Gordon Scott Gorelick Michael Grant ; 210 Juniors _ Lettergirls undergo major changes at Powder Puff. Richard Gray Edward Green Roziynn Greenburg Jennifer Greene fames Gregory Jeff Griffin Tim Griffin Debbie Hall Peyton Hamilton Sally Hammond Doris Hamm onds Dale Hardaway Mark Hardin Danny Harley Jeff Harper Anita Harris David Harris “Stop, look, and listen!” nr ' ‘A Juniors 211 “Voici la femme qui est grosse et gai.” Teri Hatcher Tommy Hatley Terry Haugen Elizabeth Hayes Lynne Haynes Sharon Hazeltine Mary Head Charlie Helms Karen Helms Sherrill Henderson Teresa Henderson Martha Royal smiles as the end of the day approaches. Eric Hendrick Chip Hicks Terrie Hicks Boyd Higgins Amanda Hildreth Cathy Hill 212 Juniors Susan Hill Ken Hills Beth Hinson Laura Hinson Adrina Hirschman David Hoagland mm Bonnie Honeycutt Miriam Hood Cynthia Hooks Andrea Hoover David Hope Perry Hopper Susan Hopper Karen Homey Chris Houghton Sam Hubbard Maurice Hudson Jackie Hunter Teresa Huntley LeAnn Hurst Libby Hurst Chris Huson Janice Irvine Hollie Irwin Tiffani Irwin Steve James Andrea Johnson Bonnie Johnson David Johnson Jeanette Johnson Mary A. Johnson Teresa Johnson Scott Jones Dale Jordan James Jordan Steve Jordan Harriet Kalevas Allison Keenan “1 wonder if we can have seconds?” 214 Juniors Laura Kempf Kathy Kennington Martha Kerr Isaac Kilgo Linda Kimbell Teresa King Donna Smith shows her preference in class rings. Vickie Kinsey Jimmy Kirby Beverly Kirkpatrick Elvis Kirkpatrick Cindy Knox Peggy Kuhn Phil Lail Melinda Lake Allison Lambert Sarah Lancaster Rhett Landis Jay Langston Cynthia Lowing Doug Lowing Alphonso Lawrence Donnie Lee Sandra Lee Debbie Leighton David Lekson Michael Leonhard Juniors 215 Frank Levin Jerry Levy Ginny Lewis Karen L neberger Stuart Lippman Sara Lipscomb Betty Little Sherron Lockett Howard Lockhart Gary Looper CaroJynn Evans gets the feel of things. David Lowe Alexander Lowery Cathy Lowry Steve Lucas Michael Mankin Ron Mann Brad Manous Karen Marsh Randy Marshall Betty Martin 216 Juniors Michael Massey Dawn Maybeck Joe Mazur Scott McAleese Charles McClelland Valerie McCullough Brian McDermott Carolyn McFadgion Steve McGrail Arnetta McKee Eve Core is a “devil” of a tennis player. Dan McKernan Jim McKinney Mike McKinney John McLendon Jimmy McNeely Willie McQueary Mark Meckes Patricia Melaragno Scott Menaker Steve Menaker Juniors 217 Ivan Merritt Teresa Meyer Alan Miller Brad Miller Brent Miller James Miller Stacy Milliones Chale Mobley Chris Moorefield Margaret Moose Debra Morgan Laura Morris Tim Morrison Eric Moore Kendall Moore Kent Moore Lesa Moore Mike Moore Linda Carden enjoys clowning around. Linda Mobley Mary Anne Mohier fg|P 218 Juniors Kim Morrow Page Moseley Cam Moss Walter Moss Ford Mullins Gary Mullis Gera Mundy Mark Mundy Felix M lingo Kim Nail Juniors 219 Art O’Conner Alex O’Hara Terry O ' Neal Jackie Orr Steve Ostrow Anita OstwaJt Pamela Overby Bill Overcash Michael Owens Cathy Parker Eric Parker Julie Patterson Mark Patterson Frankie Peoples Jocelyn Pettibone “Amy, you just drive me up the wall.” Jennifer Phillips Steve Phillips i Deborah Piercy Tony Pinkston Mike Pitman i V ’ 220 Juniors Chris Politis Tommy Polk Malinda Posey Vernon Pratt Cindy Price Debbie Price Lydia Price Roosevelt Pridgen Craig Primm Vicki Privette Sam Query William Quinn Brenda Raijord Gwen Raines Carol Rand Ginny Lewis takes notes while Mrs. Jones lectures. Tom Ratcliff Richard Rayley Susan Rea Hilton Redfearn Tom Renfro w Juniors 221 I ) 1 English students bomb out on test. Don’t cry crocodile tears on me. Kenneth Rice Shell by Rich Robert Roberts Billy Robins David Robinson Glenna Robinson Melody Rodgers Ronnie Rollins Carl Rosen Sandy Rosenberg Ricky Rouse Cindy Rowan Curtis Rowley Martha Royal 222 Juniors T Pat Russell Ray Russell Albert Rutledge Denise Sagen Bill Sahlie Michael Salisbury A. Weaver and J. Bishop select a hit on the jukebox. Gay Satterfield Bob Saunders Leslie Sawyer Kevin Schlager Raeann Schuver Bryan Sealey Joel Segal Richard Siedenspinner “Who s aid juniors and seniors don’t mix? Juniors 223 Sylvie Seress Trisha Shaffer Phyllis Shankle Bill Sherrill Gina Templeton strives for excellence. Kim Shipley Jack Shirey Heidi Shober David Shope Mindy Sides Marci SiegeJ Kathy Sikes 224 Juniors Wes Simpson Caret Sinclair Garfield Sinclair Brenda Sinkoe Sharon Sluder David Smith The halls provide an excellent place for make-up tests. Donna Smith Janet Smith Julie Smith Karen Smith Kathy Smith Juniors 225 Jocelyn Pettibone enjoys the simple pleasures of life. Cynthia Stanback Stan Stegall Stephanie Steward Debbie Stilwell Mari Stirdulis William Stitt Christopher Swan Bonnie Tager Dennis Talley Tonya Tanner Joanne Tarulli Allison Keenan is delighted by test score. 226 Juniors ■ Bryce Taylor Katherine Taylor Monty Taylor Dawn Maybeck and Terrie Hicks research current events project. Pepper Taylor Tammy Taylor Allan Tebby Allen Templeton Gina Templeton Mike Terrell Polly Thomas Grade Tinsley Donnie Todd Laurie Todd Steve Torgoman “And a-one, and a-two, and a-three!” Juniors 227 Frank Peoples enjoys a steak before championship game. John Trowbridge Alvin Truesdale Tammy Tucker Tim Tucker Kris Upchurch Tim Urness Allen Valentine Jane Van Brug David Vanderlip Janice Vaughn Andrew Verville Denise Sagen sets fire to the baton twirling act. Susan Vinton Debbie Voss Gwendolyn Walker 228 Juniors Janice Walker Lydia Walker Susan Walker Yutona Walkup Dean Warren experiments with new video equipment. Donna Wallace Marvin Wallace Stuart Wallace fane Walters Joanie Wampler John Wampler Danny Warren Dean Warren David Watson Susan Watson Terri Waters Sweet sixteen and never been kissed? Juniors 229 mm Sherrie Watts Scott Webster Stacey Webster Eric Westbrook Jimmy Westbrook Ed Westmoreland Denise Whaley Heather Whann Lisa Whisnant Kelly Whitley Terri Whittington Wynette Wiles Stuart Lippman enjoys playing the trumpet. Annette Weaver ■ Joanne Weaver 230 Juniors Chris Wilkins Steven Willard Charles Williams Renee Williams Tim Williams Ross Wilson Brenda Sinkoe relaxes during break. Nancy Wimbrow Mark Windle Jim Winecoff Sherry Wise Martha Wood Larry Woody Cindy Worley Charles Wray Frances Wright Mike Yelverton David Young “Humm ... I wonder what she’s doing tonight.” Juniors 231 The Senior Class Seniors enjoy front row seats. Mike Lippman listens to concerned seniors. Senior Class Officers: Bill Clark, Activities Chairman; Hunter Hobbs, Vice President; Mike Lippman, President; Helen Dean, Secretary; Mollie Sherrin, Treasurer. One of the things that will be long re¬ membered about the class of ’76 was that they graduated during the Bicentennial year. Being their last year at East many of the seniors were busy applying for colleges, mak¬ ing lasting friendships, and participating in extracurricular activities. According to Mike Lippman, senior class president, “this was the first year the class of ’76 was totally united.” The senior girls provided the school with amusement and awe as they played in the “Super Senior ’76 Tidy Bowl Game.” Graduating seniors hoped that this activity would be carried on as a senior tradition. The one tradition that has been continued each year was the Senior Banquet. This provided the seniors with the opportunity to see the many talents their classmates had to offer. As the end of the year approached, the seniors’ life was filled with anticipation and the sadness of leaving old friends and familiar ways, but also with the expectation and anticipation of a new way of life. 232 Seniors Ellen Imbodi Aavaste Janet Laura Abernathy Stanley Drew Abraham Cheryl Ann Abrams Tina Marie Adcock Peter Karl Ae me David Michael Allen John Patrick Alsop “ Solitude Mark Daniel Anderson Meredith Warren Anderson Ricky Daryl Austin Stephen Michael Austin Patricia Ann Baird Ronald Wayne Baird Betty Lynn Baker Teresa Lynn Baker Pamela Ann Baldivid Eugene Scott Banks Seniors 233 Robin Elaine Barefoot Richard Francis Barry Cheryl Darlene Bartlett Carol Jean Bass “Who says giris don’t hit hard?” Sherri Louise Bass Janet Lynn Baumheckel Joanne Lee Bayha Lisa Marie Biggio David Colmes Black Jeffery Black Tracy Lauren Blackwell Frances P. Blanchette Susan Taylor Blanton Donald Reid Bobbitt Michael Lewis Bogan David Stoneham Boone Susan Kemp Bos John Gilbert Bower 234 Seniors Johnny Lee Bowman Marti Jo Boyle Timothy Warner Bray Valencia Ann Brecht Audrey Delores Bright Timothy Wayne Brigman Nathan Lewis Broadway Scott Allen Brooks Anne Anderson Brown Ashley Ellen Brown Daphne Marie Brown Mary Jean Brown William Durant Brown Robert Lee Bryant Howard Wendell Buckholz Charles Edward Burke Kimberly Jean Burrell Deborah Lynn Burt Seniors 235 Tommie Lee Butler Michael Wray Cadenhead Jody Lynn Caldwell Lisa Ann Card Nancy Ann Cardo Jannie Vernice Carelock Karen Elizabeth Carpenter Amy Lucinda Cathey Bethe Marie Cesena Theodore Gilmer Chandler, Jr. Charles Grainger Chapman, Jr. Sheryl Belinda Chappell Eric Brian Chrysler John Robert Ciucevich Kathryn Elizabeth Claiborne Patricia Layne Claiborne 236 Seniors Dennis fames Claw sen Anne Elizabeth Cobey fanice Elaine Cochrane Lori Shannon Coen Carol Ann Cofer Susan Jeanette Collings John Dewey Collins Nancy Jane Collins Grace Elizabeth Cook Susan Joy Cook Pamela Spain Cooper Mack Arthur Cox Beverly Lyn Craig Carmen Dawn Craig Gloria Crank Theda Marie Creech Seniors 237 Yvonne Cherise Creede Charles McCoy Cr sco, Jr. Dennis Albert Crosby, Jr. Mildred Katherine Crouch Audrey Camela Crowder Cynthia Elizabeth Crowther William A. Darden, Jr. Frances Gwynn Davis Jill Oletta Deese Della Dawn Dellinger Cassandra Dick son Norman Vinson Dick son Gunnar Heinrich-Paul Ditrich Kathryn Frances Doster Ann Marie Doyle Deborah Lynn Driggers 238 Seniors Kevin Michael Duffy Karen Bradley Duncan Margaret Evelyn Duncan Sharon Lynn Duncan John Francis Durkin Vivian Lee Ealey Teo Butler and Hal Jordan demonstrate their “bumping” ability. David Hardy Dunn Nancy Elaine Dunn Daniel Scott Dunton Daniel Francis Durkin Susan Joyce Eaton Charles Clifford Edahl Anna Louine Edwards Paula Sue Eigner Jody Lynn Ellis Helen Louise English Donna Kay Evans Regina Evans Seniors 239 Monica Lee Fairchild Scott Allan Faulkner Richard Allan Ferguson Amy Elizabeth Fincher Richard Neill Fincher Monica Lee F sher Karen Denise Fitts Frances Lynn Fitzgerald Connie Marie Floyd Eric Michael Fordley Christopher Paul Fore Patricia Margaret Fowler Kimberly Elise Fox Richard David Frazier Jeffrey Neal Frusht ick Eddie Byron Funderburk Jon Brandt Funderburk Austin Dean Gaddy mmm • iz mm Sally Kiefer shows true feelings of having her picture taken. 240 Seniors 1 Bernard Johnson Gaddy Scott Anthony Gaines Robert Louis Gannon Mark A. Gargano Nancy Lou Garrison Brenda Elaine Gatlin Jean Susan Gibbs Lance Douglas Gibbs Katherine Rebecca Godfrey James Clyde Godwin Cora Jane Goodman David Knox Goodrum Robert Joe Gore John Herbert Gough Linda Bernice Graham Kathy Gray Marvin Kenneth Gray, Jr. Holly Ann Green Seniors 241 1 1 Johnny Mae Green Carol Ann Griffin Elizabeth Anne Guentert Elizabeth Gu ion Robin Lynn Gulledge Paul Bennett Guthery Jill Melody Habbaz Dennis James Haigler Julie Ann Haigler Max Vernon Haigler Paul Russell Haigler Julia Ann Hall Mary Katherine Hall Rosemary Hamilton Susan McElissa Hamilton Susan Melinda Haney David Scott Hankins Lawrence Leighton Hanson 242 Seniors Evelena EasteJJ Harris 1 Robert William Hartman Sylvia Jean Hartman Jeffrey Mark Hartsell Hattie Pearl Haskell Henry Mayo Havener Ann Rabon Heard Susan Alice Heaslip Barbara Elaine Helms Lawrence Beccitt Helms, III Vierean Henderson Marcia Ann Hickman Scarlett Charles Hicks Andy Calton Higgins, Jr. David Eugene Hine Carolyn Lornee Hinson Kathy Maree Hinson Marilyn Lora Hinson Seniors 243 Mary Elizabeth Hipp Ronald Ulysses Hoagland Ralph Hunter Hobbs Margaret fane Hobson Kenneth Terry Hodge Vanessa Dale Holcomb Susan Faith Holder Ann Frances Hollar Patricia Marie Hondros Ollen McKinley Honeycutt, 111 Robbie Louise Hood Ronnie Eugene Hood Cynthia Anne Hopper Debra Denise Howie Ernest Eugene Howie 244 Seniors Janet Louise Howie Lisa Dayle Hudson William Roy Hudson Paul Lee Hughes Betty Lou Hutchison Juli Ann Ingram Caryn Lisa Jacobi Charles Burwell Jenkins Joan McGregor Jenkins Jennifer Johnson Kathleen Johnson LaVerneJohnson Pamela Uthyresa Johnson Richard Marion Johnson John Nathan Jones Seniors 245 Reanno ones Victoria Marie Jones Harold Wendell Jordan Kevin Scott Jordan Michael Dye Jordan Theresa Ann Judge Laura Beth Kaim Brenda Ann Kalevas Elias Kaplan Rebeca Kaplan Sharon Ann Karasiewicz Paul Jones Keadle, III Michael Steven Keesler Elizabeth Kelly Kenneth Michael Kemp 246 Seniors Belinda Kennedy Sally Lea Kiefer Susan Theresa Kimbell Eddie Wade Kimbrell Roy Robert Kinard Gregory James King Janice Alice King Terry Jean Kirby Jamie Johnston Knight Sean McRae Knight Lisa Elizabeth Kyd William Alfred Lach Steven Carl Lambert Karen Patricia Lammey Betty Elaine Laney Seniors 247 Pamela Jo Lassiter Mary Patricia Lavigne Nadine Lucia Lee Michael Keith Leighton Michael Howard Lippman Diane Vivian Little Robin Denise Littleton Mol lie Sherr n and Susan Bos enjoy pep rally activities. Beverly Diane Locke Gerald Edward Logan Janice Gail Long William George Long SyJvia LeAnn Lowry Celeste Adrian Lupo David Luski fames Kay Madden 248 Seniors Cheryl Lynn Malcolm Benjamin Michael Mandell Rhonda Jo Mankin David Hugh Marshall Gwendolyn Joey Martin Debora Ann Massey Curtis Van Matheny Marcia Hickman encourages her young friend to join his playmates. Robert Cliff Matthews Thomas Alan Matthews Julianne May Mary Martha McBeath Sally Ruth McCauley Matthew Garth McDonald Robert Johnson McEwen, IV James W. McFadgion Seniors 249 Pamela Gaye McGalliard Donald McGee Teresa Marie McGee Civinettes cause strange reactions in Elizabeth Guentert. Laurie Leigh McGlohon Lea Carol McLaughlin Nina Louise McLelland Julia Lynn McLendon Curtina McLeod David Steven McMahan David Christopher McMahon Cheryl Belinda McManus RonaJd James McNeill Michele Elizabeth Melville Helen Jean Messick John Michael Meyer 250 Seniors Brent Wesley Miller John Nick Miller Debra Alice Minges Marcia Kim Misle Thomas Eugene Monson Holly Marie Moore Priscilla Yvonne Moore Thomas Calvin Morris David Keith Moses Philip Albert Moses Deborah Marie MuJJis Sarah Anne Mullis Belinda Kennedy finds pleasure in artistic endeavor. Seniors 251 Israel Leon Murphy fames Neill Murphy Maureen Mary Murphy Robert David Nabow Arthur Lawrence Nadelman David Anderson Neel Edward Alpha Neely Richard Edwin Nellis Randall Alan Nelson Jean Durand Newton Dena Connie Nixon Penny Norris Nixon Mary Stanfield Noland Cindi Sue Norris Barbara Jo Nothnagel Gunnar Ditrich obtains a secluded area for studying. 252 Seniors ■H Lawrence Edward O’Boyle Daniel Ray Ormsby Sheri Kathryn Outen Tom Prescott reads the daily announcements during homeroom. Cynthia Lynn Overcash Daryl Ray Overcash Marvin Lee Oxendine Donna Marie Pendergrass Doris Yvonne Peoples Ellen Nancy Pepis Darlene Cecelia Phillips Michael Paul Phillips Patricia Claire Phillips Pamela Leigh Pittman Gina Lemerle Polk Jan Marie Poole Seniors 253 Sarah Jane Poole Karen Diane Pope Charles Porter Mack Cox dances to “Mr. Bojangles” at the Senior Banquet. Daniel Marc Pransky Thomas Cleveland Prescott Larry Michael Prestimonico Reba Geraldine Price Michael Marchman Pridgen Patrice Elizabeth Propst Lucy Thrash Purceii Lloyd McKinley Query Stephen Shaw Ray Rianne Lois Rayborn Christopher Philip Raymond Mary Douglas Reel 254 Seniors Angelia Anitia Reese Sandra Lee Reeves Katherine Lynn Regehr Gregg Porter Renfrow Valerie Ann Rinnix Joseph Livingston Ritch Margaret Virginia Robb Trina Irene Roberson Marjorie Lynn Robertson Carla Denise Rogers Steven Michael Rogers Amy Elizabeth Rose “Release yours elf, let your spirit flow, from the top of your head, to the tips of your toes!!” Seniors 255 Walter Edward Schacht, III Jane Ann Schelling Matthew William Schene Lisa Ann Savage Laura Gilliam Ross Peggy Jeanne Ross Thomas Michael Ross Elizabeth Anne Rowe Meredith Diane Royal Connie Jean Sahlie Mary Beth Saltzgiver James Scott Sammer Artie Nadelman finds a birthday surprise on his locker. 256 Seniors Ray William Schmidt Mitchell John Seaborn Barbara Jean Searle Jeffrey Scott Seay Joanie Jenkins models her own creation during Capri initiation. Jeannine Seegars Donald Eric Segal Guylene Mildred Shaver Katherine Ann Sherrill Mollie Whitford Sherrin Thomas William Shinn Thomas Conrad Siegner Steven Wayne Sigmon Seniors 257 Teresa Kay Sigmon Mara C. Simmons Carolyn Denise Singleton Lucinda Sings Dennis Joseph Skaradzinski Eric Robert Sklut Patricia Anne Skridulis Carol Bryant Slaughter Bernice Joanne Smith David Marshall Smith Harry James Smith Joni Elizabeth Smith 258 Seniors Mary Ellen Stith Gerald Robert St. Onge, Jr. Ingrid Renee Sullivan Carolyn Singleton enjoys being a library assistant. Seniors 259 Norfleet Nichols Smith Chester John Sowinski, Jr. Kyle Jerome Spencer Susie Anne Sprinkle John William Staley, Jr. Rochelle Marie Stamper Mark Randall Stegner Kathy Lynn Stimpson ■ r Mary Katherine Sullivan Christopher VanHook Swepston Matthew Jerome Swindler William Michael Tabor Mr ■ tm., « J2 Sr 1 Beth Ann Ta ger Kent Randall Taylor Robert Minichan Thomas Alfred Bruce Thompson “WouJd the real Bob Gore please stand up?” Anne Beck Thompson Jamie Lea Thompson Jane Avery Thompson Teresa Dale Thompson 260 Seniors William Hal Thompson Dana Leslie Tilson Steve Arthur Tingas Carol Ann Todd Jeffrey Scott Toomey Daniel Torgoman Lisa Elizabeth Trainham Robin Lynn Trew Varied emotions linger throughout senior section. Audrey Donald Truesdale Linda Magalene Truesdale Robert Edward Tuck John Barbour Tucker Seniors 261 Sandra Lynn Tuttle Mark Steven U rness Melissa Elaine Vaughn Benjamin Bene VonCramon Julia Page Vosburgh Martha Ann Vosburgh Richard Brian Voss Gail Walker William A. Walker Joyce Beverly Wallace Samuel Leroy Wallace Linda Sharon Waiters 262 Seniors Douglas Alan Ward Carol Elizabeth Watson Johnny Leon Watts Mary Paula Webb Stephanie Helen Webster Sherree Russell Welch Adele Elaine Welling Adriane Denise Wells Joy Denise Wells Michael Wells Warren Clift Westbrook Melinda Kay Wheeling Seniors 263 Susan Ellen Whisnant m Lane Arnold White Melanie Gaye Wilbanks Benjamin Richard Williams Cynthia fane Williams fanis Lorraine Williams Susan jane Williams Stephen Barrett William son Maud Willotte jimmy Wilson Robert Thomas Wilson, ]r. Evelyn Ann Windle 264 Seniors Terrie Ann Wise Sue Pamela Wit more Vivian Elaine Witmore James Arthur Workman Barbara Ann Wrench Bradford John Wyman Karen Marie Yandle Doris Young Marcellie Young Wendy Sue Yu dell Kpi Seniors 265 SENIOR STATISTICS ELLEN IMBODI AAVASTE: FBLA 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Vagabond 10 . JANET LAURA ABERNATHY: Bowling Club 10; Choir 11, 12; French Banquet Comm. 11, 12; French Club 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. STANLEY DREW ABRAHAM: Bus Driver ' s Club 11, 12; Football Varsity 11. CHERYL ANN ABRAMS: Bicycle Club President 10, 11; Exchange Student Summer 11; GAA 10, 11, 12; ICC 10, 11; Orchestra 10, 11, 12. TINA MARIE ADCOCK: Bus Driver’s Club 10, 11; FBLA 12. PETER KARL AERNE: Class Rep. 10, 11; Foreign Exchange Student 12; French Club 12; German Club 12; Handball Team 10; Key Club 12; Ski Club 12; Soccer 10,11; Track 10,11. GARY BERNARD ALEXANDER: Bus Driver’s Club 12. DAVID M1CHEAL ALLEN: Bus Driver ' s Club 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; VICA 12. JOHN PATRICK ALSOP: Orchestra 10, 11, 12. MARK DANIEL ANDERSON MEREDITH WARREN ANDERSON MICHAEL JOHN ANTONE RICKY DARYL AUSTIN: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Key Club 11, 12; Wres¬ tling 10, 11,12. STEPHEN MICHAEL AUSTIN: Basketball Mgr. Varsity 10, J.V. 10; Forensics 11; Latin Club 10; ROTC 11; ROTC Drill Team 11; ROTC Color Guard 11. PATRICIA ANN BAIRD: Jr.-S r. Prom Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Spanish Club 11. RONALD WAYNE BAIRD: Auto Mechanics Award 11; Bus Driver ' s Club 11,12. TERRY LYNN BAKER ROBERT WILLIAM BARBATO ROBIN ELAINE BAREFOOT: Anchor Club 12; Choir 12; French Club 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. RICHARD FRANCIS BARRY: Baseball 12; Bus Driver’s Club 11,12; Football 10,11, 12; Wrestling 10, 11,12. CHERYL DARLENE BARTLETT: Expression Session Producer 11, 12; Interact 12; Sr. Banquet Emcee 12; Vagabond 11,12. CAROL JEAN BASS: FBLA Club 12. SHERRI LOUISE BASS: Art Club 10, 11, 12; CARNIVAL 11; Home¬ room Rep. 10, 11; Lettergirl 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Student Congress Rep. 10,11. JANET LYNN BAUMHECKEL: CARNIVAL 11; Chemistry Club 12; French Banquet Comm. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Honor Band 10; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 11; Pep Band 12; POT Club 10, Sec. 11, Pres. 12; Wind Ensemble 10, 11, 12. JOANNE LEE BAYHA: All-County Choir 10; EAST WIND Business Staff 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; German Club 12, Sec. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 11,12. GREGORY LEE BERRY: Wrestling 10. LISA MARIE B GG O DAVID CALMES BLACK, JR.: Student Congress Rep. 11. EVELYN LA VERNE BLACK: FBLA 12. JEFFERY BLACK TRACY LAUREN BLACKWELL: Anchor Club 10, 11; Cheerleader J.V., Varsity 11, Co-head 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Pep Club 10,11; SkiClublO.il. FRANCIS P. BLANCHETTE: Bowling Club 10,11; Honor Society 11, 12 . SUSAN TAYLOR BLANTON: Bike Club Sec. 12; Bowling Club 10, 11; Choir 11, 12. DONALD R ED BOBBITT: Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; East Drum Corps 11,12; Marching Band 11, 12; Pep Band 11; Safe Drivers Award 11,12; Wake Forest Band Day 11. SUSAN KEMP BOS: Best Voice Award 11; BRIGADOON 10; CAR¬ NIVAL 11; Choir 11,12; Civinettes 11, Pres. 12; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 11; Latin Club 10; Octet 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. STEVE BOWDEN JOHN GILBERT BOWER: Homecoming Comm. 10; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC 11; Latin Club 10, 11, 12; Latin I Award 10; Latin II Com¬ mended Student 11; Outstanding Students of America 12. JOHNNY LEE BOWMAN MARTI JO BOYLE: Bowling Club 10,11. TIMOTHY WARNER BRAY VALENCIA ANNE BRECHT: Bus Driver’s Club 12; CARNIVAL 11; French Club 10, 11, 12; Make-up Mi stress 11, 12; MISS JA1RUS IS DEAD 12; Project Aries 11, 12; Thespian Society Secretary 12; VARIATIONS ON A THEME 12. AUDREY DELORES BRIGHT: Bus Driver’s Club 10, 11; GAA 10; Powder Puff Football Team 10; Red Cross Rep. 10. TIMOTHY WAYNE BR1GMAN: VICA 12. NATHAN LEWIS BROADWAY: NAACP 12. SCOTT ALLEN BROOKS ANNE ANDERSON BROWN: Art Club 11; Honor Society 11; In¬ teract 11,12; Latin Club 11; Scholastic Art Award 11. ASHLEY ELLEN BROWN: Anchor Club 11, 12; French Banquet 10, 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12. DAPHNE MARIE BROWN: German Club 10, 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 10, 11. MARY JEAN BROWN: DECA 12. WILLIAM DURANT BROWN ROBERT LEE BRYANT: Football Varsity 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 10. HOWARD WENDELL BUCKHOLZ: Bus Driver’s Club 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12. CHRISTOPHER LON BUNNER: Ski Club 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. CHARLES EDWARD BURKE: Football Varsity 11, 12; NAACP 11, 12; Wrestling 10, 11, Captain 12. KIMBERLY JEAN BURRELL: French Banquet Comm. 12; French Club 12; Interact 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12. DEBORAH LYNN BURT: FBLA 12; J.A. Treasurer 10; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 11, 12; Pep Band 11; Pep Club 12; Sym¬ phonic Band 10, 11, 12. RAY JOHN BUTLER THEODORE ROOSEVELT BUTLER: Choir 11, 12; EYRIE Staff 12; Track 10. TOMMIE LEE BUTLER: Football J.V. 10. VANESSA BYERS MIKE W. CADENHEAD: Baseball 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12; ROTC 10. JODY LYNN CALDWELL: Cheerleader J.V. 10; EAGLE Staff 12; Ski Club 10,11; Vagabond 10,11. LISA ANN CARD: EAGLE Staff 12. NANCY ANN CARDO: French Banquet 10, 11; French Club 11; Volleyball 11. JANNIE VERNICE CARELOCK KAREN ELIZABETH CARPENTER: Anchor Club 11, Treasurer 12; Choir 11; French Club 10, 11; Homecoming Comm. 10; Honor So¬ ciety 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies ' Ensemble Sec. 12; Ski Club V. Pres. 11, Sec. 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. AMY LUCINDA CATHEY: Choir 11, 12; Civinettes 11, 12; DAR Good Citizenship Award 11; French 1 Certificate 10; French II Award 11; French Club 10, 11, President 12; Homecoming Comm. Chairman 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC Treasurer 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Marshal 12; National Merit Com¬ mended Student 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Orienta¬ tion Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. Chairman 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. BETHE MARIE CESENA: GAA 11; Homeroom Rep. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Spanish Club 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. Chairman 12; THE ADMIRABLE CRIGHTON 11. THEODORE GILMER CHANDLER, JR. SHERYL BELINDA CHAPPELL: Cheerleader J.V. Co-captain 10; Lettergirl 11; Soph. Class Rep. 10. ERIC BRIAN CHRYSLER JOHN ROBERT C1UCEVICH: Golf 11; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC 12; Key Club 11, President 12; Student Congress Rep. 11. KATHRYN ELIZABETH CLAIBORNE: Anchor Club 12; Honor So¬ ciety 11, 12. PATRICIA LAYNE CLAIBORNE MICHAEL HAMILTON CLARDY: Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Wrestling 10,11,12. VIOLET ELIZABETH CLARK WILLIAM ARTHUR CLARK: Concert Band 10; Football J.V. 10; In¬ teract 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Emcee 11; Powder Puff Football Coach 12; Sr. Banquet Emcee 12; Sr. Class Activities Chairman 12. FREDERICK CHARLES CLAUSEN, JR.: Homecoming Comm. 12; Latin Club 10. DENNIS JAMES CLAWSEN ANNE ELIZABETH COBEY: All-State Orchestra 11; Anchor Club 10, 11, 12; English Award 10, 11; French Award 10, 11; French Ban¬ quet Comm. Chairman 11; French Club 10, 11, 12; Governor’s School 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal Co-chief 12; Morehead Scholarship Finalist 12; National Merit Semi-finalist 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; State Winner of W.C.T.IL Essay Contest 10; Student Congress Corresponding Secretary 12; Vagabond 10; WSOC Scholar of the Month 12. JANICE ELAINE COCHRANE: French Banquet Comm. 10, 11, Co- chairman 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11,12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Pep Club 10, 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12 . LORI SHANNON COEN: Bicycle Club 11,12; Vagabond 10. CAROL ANN COFER: CARNIVAL 11; Concert Band 10; DECA Treasurer 11; GAA 10; Orchestra 12; Symphonic Band 11. SUSAN JEANETTE COLLINGS: EYRIE Staff 11; French Club 10, 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12. JOHN DEWEY COLLINS: 1776 10; All-County Choir 12; Choir 12; Men’s Ensemble 10,11. NANCY JANE COLLINS: VICA 12. GRACE ELIZABETH COOK: All-County Choir 11, 12; All-State Choir 11; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11, V. President 12; Ladies’ Ensem- 266 Senior Statistics SENIOR STATISTICS ble 10, 11, President 12; Mars Hill Choral Workshop 12; Student Congress Rep. 11. SUSAN JOY COOK: Majorette 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Con¬ gress Rep. 11. PAMELA SPAIN COOPER: EAST WIND Business Staff 12; FBLA Treasurer 12; GAA 10, 12, President 11; Homecoming Comm. 11, Co-chairman 12; ICC 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Pep Club 10, Sec¬ retary 12; Powder Puff Football Team 10, 12; Student Congress Traffic Chairman 12. MACK ARTHUR COX: Art Club 12; DECA 12; NAACP 12. BEVERLY LYN CRAIG: EAGLE Staff 10, 11; Health Careers Club 12; Interact 11,12. CARMEN DAWN CRAIG GLORIA CRANK THECLA MARIE CREECH: Latin Club 10; Ski Club 12. YVONNE CHERISE CREEDE: DECA Treasurer 12; Ski Club 10, 12; Spanish Club 10; SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY 12; TAMING OF THE SHREW 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 12; Vagabond 10. DAVID J. CRESS CHARLES M. CR1SCO, JR.: Key Club 11, 12; SPOON RIVER AN¬ THOLOGY 12; THE LION IN WINTER 12; Track 11; VARIATIONS ON A THEME 12. DENNIS ALBERT CROSBY, JR.: Interact 11, 12; Sr. Banquet Comm 12 . MILDRED KATHERINE CROUCH: CARNIVAL 11; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; Vagabond 12. AUDREY CAMELA CROWDER CYNTHIA ELIZABETH CROWTHER: All-County Choir 12; Chem¬ istry Club Secretary 12; Choir 11, 12; Civinettes 12; French Banquet Comm. Chairman 12; French Club 12; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 11,12. WILLIAM A. DARDEN, JR.: Football Varsity 11,12; Key Club 11,12. FRANCES GWYNN DAVIS: DECA 12. WILLIAM KENNEY DAVIS: VICA Parliamentarian 12; Wrestling 10 , 11 , 12 . HELEN RUTH DEAN: Accompanist Award 11; Anchor Club 11, Board Member 12; Choir 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 11; Honor So¬ ciety 11, 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ski Club 11; Sr. Class Secretary 12. KELLY DEE: French Club 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Tennis 10,11,12. DELLA DAWN DELLINGER: Homecoming Queen Nominee 12; Homeroom Rep. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Letter- girl 11,12; Vagabond 11, 12. CASSANDRA ELAINE DICKSON: Bus Driver’s Club 11,12; Human Relations 12; J.A. 10; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chair¬ man 11; Majorette 12; Marching Band 12; NAACP 10,11,12; Orches¬ tra 10, 11, 12; Project Aries 10, 11, 12; Quartet Music 11, 12; Youth Symphony of the Carolinas 10, 11,12. NORMAN VINCENT DICKSON GUNNAR HE1NRICH-PAUL DIT RICH: EYRIE Prose-Fiction Award 10; POT Club 10; Ski Club 10, V. President 11, 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12; Track 10. KATHRYN FRANCES DOSTER: DECA 12; EAGLE Staff 12; Inter¬ act 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. ANNMARR1E DOYLE: Volleyball 11. DEBORAH LYNN DRIGGERS: Art Club 10, 11, 12; EAST WIND Ed¬ itorial Staff 11; Student Congress Rep. 10. KEVIN MICHEAL DUFFY: All-State Band 12; CARNIVAL 11; EAGLE Staff 12; East Rhythm Machine 11; ICC 12; Jazz Band 11, President 12; Key Club 12; Marching Band 10, 11, President 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, President 12; Stage Band 11, President 12; Symphonic Band President 12; Wake Forest Band Day 10,11; Wind Ensemble 10,11. KAREN BRADY DUNCAN MARGARET EVELYN DUNCAN: GAA 12; Latin Award 11; Latin Club 11, 12; Marching Band 11, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12. SHARON LYNN DUNCAN DAVID HARDY DUNN: Cross Country 11; EAGLE Staff 11, Assoc. Editor 12; Soccer 12; Track 12. NANCY ELAINE DUNN: FBLA 12. DANIEL SCOTT DUNTON: Tennis 11,12; Wrestling 10. DANIEL FRANCIS DURKIN: Ski Club 12. VIVIAN LEE EALEY BARBARA S. EARLY; Vagabond 10,11,12. SUSAN JOYCE EATON: Choir 11; Civinettes 11, Board Member 12; DECA 11; EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; French Club 10,11,12; GAA 10; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Ski Club 11, 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Student Co¬ ordinating Council Secretary 12. CHARLES CLIFFORD E DAHL: Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Orches¬ tra 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 11, 12; Symphonic Band 11,12. ANNA LOUINE EDWARDS VINCENT MITCHELL EDWARDS: Soccer 10, 11, Captain 12. PAULA SUE EIGNER: CARNIVAL 11; DECA 11, 12; French Club 11; Interact 10, 11, President 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12. JODY LYNN ELLIS HELEN LOUISE ENGLISH: Interact 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Swim Team 10. DONNA KAY EVANS: Anchor Club 11, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12. REGINA EVANS: Choir 12; DECA 12. MONICA LEE FAIRCHILD WILLIAM J. FAIRMAN, JR.: Bowling Club 10; Bus Driver ' s Club 11; Football J.V. 10. SCOTT ALLAN FAULKNER: VICA Treasurer 12. RUSSELL EDWARD FEATHERSON RICHARD ALLAN FERGUSON: Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12. AMY ELIZABETH FINCHER: CARNIVAL 11; Civinettes 10, Board Member 11, 12; EAST WIND Business Staff 12; Foreign Exchange Student Summer 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 11, V. President 12; Marshal 11, 12; N.C. Senate Page 11; Spanish Club 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Recording Secretary 12. RICHARD NEIL FINCHER: DAR Outstanding ROTC Cadet Award 11; Football Varsity 11; Reserve Officers’ Assoc. Outstanding ROTC Cadet Award 11; ROTC Commander 12; ROTC Drill Team 11, 12. MONICA LEE FISHER: FBLA 12. KAREN DENISE FITTS: FBLA 12; J r.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. FRANCES LYNN FITZGERALD: French Club 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal 11, 12; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball Team 12; Ski Club 10, 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Student Congress Rep. 11,12. DEBBIE FLANDERS CONNIE MARIE FLOYD: VICA 11, Treasurer 12. ERIC MICHAEL FORDLEY: Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11; Soccer 12; Tennis 11, Captain 12; Track 10. CHRISTOPHER PAUL FORE: Computer Club 12; French Club 11. PATRICIA MARGARET FOWLER: All-County Choir 10,11; Anchor Club 11, 12; Bowling Club 10; Choir 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; POT Club 10; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Spanish Club 10; Track 10. KIMBERLY ELISE FOX: Carrousel Princess Nominee 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Spanish Club Secretary 10. RICHARD DAVID FRAZIER: Marching Band 10, 11,12. JEFFREY NEAL FRUSHTICK: Biology Award 10; Chemistry Club V. President 12; EAGLE Staff 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11; Home¬ coming Comm. 11, 12; ICC Parliamentarian 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11 . EDDIE BYRON FUNDERBURK: German Club 11. JON BRANDT FUNDERBURK: Bus Driver’s Club 11. AUSTIN DEAN GADDY SCOTT ANTHONY GAINES: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Latin Club 10,11. ROBERT LOUIS GANNON: Football J.V. 10; Soccer 11, 12. MARK GARGANO RONALD EUGENE GARRIS NANCY LOU GARRISON: Health Careers Club 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. BRENDA ELAINE GATLIN: Anchor Club 12; French Banquet Comm. 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Homecoming Comm. 10; Home¬ room Rep. 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Tennis 10. JEAN SUSAN GIBBS: Homeroom Rep. 10, 11; Student Congress Rep. 10,11. LANCE DOUGLAS GIBBS KATHERINE REBECCA GODFREY: Art Club 12. JAMES CLYDE GODWIN, JR.: East Drum Corps 10, 11, 12; March¬ ing Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 11; Ski Club 12; VICA V. President 12; Wake Forest Band Day 10, 11. CORA JANE GOODMAN: Art Club 12. DAVID KNOX GOODRUM: French Club 11,12. ROBERT JOE GORE: Baseball 11, 12; Basketball 11, 12; Choir 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Men’s Ensemble 11; Ski Club 12; Soccer 11, Captain 12, All-County Team 12. JOHN HERBERT GOUGH, IV: Bowling Club 10; EAST WIND Pho¬ tographer 12; English Award Finalist 11; French Club 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; r.-Sr. Prom Comm. Co-chairman 11; Key Club 10, 11, V. President 12; Marshal 12; National Merit Semi-finalist 12; Orchestra 10, 11,12; Ski Club 12. JOHN EARL GRAHAM: Baseball 11; Basketball J.V. 10; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12. LINDA B. GRAHAM: DECA 12. MARVIN KENNETH GRAY, JR.: Concert Band 10; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 11, 12; Latin Club 10; Spanish Club 11. HOLLY ANN GREEN: DECA 11,12. CARRIE GREGG Seniors Statistics 267 SENIOR STATISTICS CAROL ANN GRIFFIN: Choir 11; Civinettes 10, 11, Secretary 12; EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; Homecoming Comm. 10, 12, Co- chairman 11; Honor Society 11, Secretary 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Marshal 11, 12; National Merit Commended Student 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Spanish Club 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10, 11 , 12 . ELIZABETH ANNE GUENTERT: Civinettes 12; Concert Band 10; EAGLE Business Mgr. 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Marching Band 11; Orchestra 12; Symphonic Band 11. ELIZABETH GUION: All-State Band 10, 11, 12; Civinettes 12; French Club 10; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11; 1st Runner-up Home¬ coming Queen 12; Honor Band 10; Honor Society 11,12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Lettergirl 11, Head 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Student Congress Rep. 10, 11, 12; Symphonic Band 10, 11,12. ROBYN LYNN GULLEDGE: Homecoming Comm. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Student Congress Rep. 10,11. PAUL BENNETT GUTHERY, III: Concert Band 10; EAGLE Photo Editor 12; EAST WIND Photographer 12; Pep Band 11; Stage Band 11; Symphonic Band 11,12. JILL MELODY HABBAZ: CARNIVAL 11; EGAD WHAT A CAD 10; Jr. Class Rep. 11; MISS JA1RUS IS DEAD 12; SPOON RIVER AN¬ THOLOGY 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AU¬ GUST MOON 12; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 11; THE AMERI¬ CAN DREAM 11; THE LION IN WINTER 12; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 10; Thespian Society Treasurer 12; VARIA¬ TIONS ON A THEME 12. DENNIS JAMES HAIGLER: Bus Driver ' s Club 10, 11, 12; Football f.V. 10; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Wrestling 10. JULIE ANN HAIGLER: Art Club 11; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11. PAUL RUSSELL HAIGLER: Interact 11, 12; Soph. Class Rep. 10; Wrestling 10, 11, 12. JULIA ANN HALL: DECA 12; Ladies ' Ensemble 12; Miss DECA 12; Red Cross Rep. 10, 11; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Track 10. MARY KATHERINE HALL: Choir 11, 12; Ladies ' Ense mble 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. ROSEMARY HAMILTON: Cheerleader Varsity 11; DECA 12; J.A. 10; NAACP 10, 11, 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. SUSAN MELINDA HANEY: Civinettes 12; French Banquet Comm. 10, 11, Chairman 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; FTA 10; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11. DAVID SCOTT HANKINS: Cross Country 10, Captain 11, 12; French Banquet Comm. 11, 12; Honor Society V. President 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 12; National Merit Semi-finalist 12; Track 10, 11,12. LAWRENCE LEIGHTON HANSON: Health Careers Club 12; Wrestling 11. HOLLY KATHERINE HARPER: GAA 10; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12; THE AMERICAN DREAM 11. TIMOTHY WAYNE HARRIS: Bus Driver’s Club 12; VICA 12. ROBERT WILLIAM HARTMAN: Bus Driver’s Club 11,12. SYLVIA JEAN HARTMAN: Anchor Club 10, 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. JEFFREY MARK HARTSELL HATTIE PEARL HASKELL HENRY M. HAVENER: Football J.V. 10; Latin Club 10, 11; Swim Team 11; Track 10. MARY LINDA HAYNES: Student Congress Treasurer 12. ANN RABUN HEARD: Anchor Club 10, 11, President 12; ICC 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Tennis 11. SUSAN ALICE HEASLIP: Bus Driver’s Club 11,12. BARBARA ELAINE HELMS: Choir 10, 11, Secretary 12; Civinettes 12; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Lettergirl 11, Co-head 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12. LAWRENCE BECCITT HELMS, III MICKEY HENDERSON: 1776 10; Bus Driver Award 11; Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11, 12; Convocation Pan¬ elist 10; MAN OF LA MANCHA 12; Men’s Ensemble 10; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; Octet 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 11; THE AMERICAN DREAM 11; THE CREATION 11; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DIN¬ NER 10; Thespian Society 12; Track 10. VIEREAN HENDERSON: Health Careers Club President 12; ICC 12; NAACP 12; Red Cross Rep. 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. CAROL YVONNE HEN1GHAN: Bus Driver’s Club 12; DECA 11. MARCIA ANN HICKMAN SCARLETT CHARLES HICKS: Environmental Conference Rep. 12; Latin Club 10; Ski Club 10. ANDY CALTON HIGGINS, JR. DAVID EUGENE H NE: All-State Band 11, 12; Concert Band 10; Homeroom President 10; Honor Band 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, Treasurer 12; Student Congress Rep. 11; Symphonic Band 11; Wake Forest Band Day 10, 11; Wrestling 11, 12. CAROLYN LORNEE HINSON: EYRIE Staff 10; VICA Secretary 12. KATHY MAREE HINSON MARILYN LORA HINSON: BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Chemistry Club 11, Treasurer 12; Choir 12; Civinettes 11, 12; En- lish Merit Award 11; French Banquet Comm. 11; GAA 11; Home¬ coming Comm. Chairman 12; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC President 12; Latin II Award 10; Latin Club 10, 11, Treasurer 12; Marshal Co¬ chief 11, 12; Math Award 11; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; Morehead Nominee 12; National Merit Semi-finalist 12; Pep Club V. President 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sewanee Club Award 11; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 11; THE AMERICAN DREAM 11; Thes¬ pian Society 12; Vagabond 11. MARY ELIZABETH HIPP: Civinettes 11, V. President 12; EAST WIND Business Staff 12; GAA 10; Homecoming Comm. 11; Sr. Ban¬ quet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12. RONALD ULYSSES HOAGLAND RALPH HUNTER HOBBS: Basketball J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Foot¬ ball J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Homecoming King 12; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; Powder Puff Football Coach 12; Ski Club 10; Sr. Class V. President 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12. MARGARET JANE HOBSON: English Award 10; French Club 11, 12; GAA 12; Honor Society 12; ICC 12; Jr. Class Activities Chairman 11; Marshal 11, 12; N.C. Governor’s School 10; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball Team 12; Track 11,12. KENNETH TERRY HODGE: Football J.V. 10. VANESSA DALE HOLCOMB: Choir 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12. SUSAN FAITH HOLDER: All-State Orchestra 11; CARNIVAL 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Red Cross Rep. 10; Spanish Club 10; Vagabond 10; Youth Sym¬ phony of the Carolinas 10, 11, 12. HELEN ELISABETH HOLLAND ANN FRANCES HOLLAR: Interact 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. PATRICIA MARIE HONDROS OLLEN McKINLEY HONEYCUTT, III: Baseball Mgr. 10; ROTC 10. ROBBIE LOUISE HOOD: FBLA 12. RONNIE EUGENE HOOD CYNTHIA ANNE HOPPER JAMES HOUSTON: DECA 11. DEBRA DENISE HOWIE ERNEST EUGENE HOWIE JANET LOUISE HOWIE: Swim Team 12. LISA DAYLE HUDSON: Anchor Club 11, 12; BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11; EAST WIND Business Staff 11, Editor- in-chief 12; ICC 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 12. PAUL LEE HUGHES: German Award 11; German Club 11; Physical Ed. Award 10; Wrestling 11. SANDRA DELORES HUNTLEY BETTY LOU HUTCHISON: Bowling Club 10; Charlotte ' s Junior Miss 12; Convocation Panelist 11; Homecoming Comm. Chairman 12; Homecoming Queen Nominee 12; J.A. Treasurer 10; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 11, 12; N.C. Junior Miss Finals 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12. JUL1 ANN INGRAM PATRICIA ANN INGRAM TAMM Y L YNN IR VIN CARYN LISA JACOBI: BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; French Banquet Comm. 10; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies ' Ensemble 11,12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Track Mgr. 10,11,12. ALAN KEITH JAMES CHARLES BURWELL JENKINS: Basketball Varsity 11; Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; Choir 11. JOAN MACGREGOR JENKINS: Art Club 12; EAGLE Staff 11, Editor-in-chief 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12 . JENNIFER JOHNSON: Art Club Secretary 11, V. President 12; Art II Award 11; Governor’s School 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Vagabond 10. KATHLEEN JOHNSON: Band 10; German Club 11, Secretary 12; Orchestra 11, 12. LAVERNE JOHNSON: Art Club 11; FBLA V. President 12; 2nd Runner-up Homecoming Queen 12; J.A. 10; NAACP 10,11. PAMELA UTHYRESA JOHNSON: VICA 11,12. RICHARD M. JOHNSON: Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 11 , 12 . ASHLEY JOHNSTON REANNA JONES: GAA 11; Health Careers Club 12; NAACP 12. VICTORIA MARIE JONES: EAST WIND Business Staff 12; French Banquet Comm. 10; French Club 10; Homecoming Comm. 11; In¬ teract 11,12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. HAROLD WENDELL JORDAN: Football J.V. 10; THE LION IN WINTER 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; VARIA¬ TIONS ON A THEME 12; Wrestling 11,12. 268 Senior Statistics SENIOR STATISTICS KEVIN SCOTT JORDAN MICHAEL D. JORDAN: DECA Parliamentarian 11,12; Football J.V. 10; Sr. Class Rep. 12. JENNIFER COVINGTON JOYCE THERESA ANN JUDGE: Bowling Club 10,11; FBLA 12. LAURA BETH KAIM: J.A. President 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Spanish Club 11; Student Congress Rep. 11,12; Track 12. BRENDA ANN KALEVAS: EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ski Club 10, 11, 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Vagabond 10, 11,12. ELIAS KAPLAN: EAGLE Staff 12; EAST WIND Photographer 10, 11, 12; Forensics 11; Forensics Award 11; Oratory State Finalist 11. REBECA KAPLAN SHARON ANN KARASIEWICZ: Bicycle Club 11; BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11; Health Careers Club V. President 12; Honor Society 11, 12; J.A. President 12; Spanish Club 11; Vagabond 11 , 12 . PAUL JONES KEADLE, III: Baseball 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club Board Member 12. MICHAEL STEVEN KEESLER: Bus Driver Award 11; Bus Driver Club 10,11,12; Football J.V. 10; Track 11,12. TERESA KELLER: Latin Club 11. ELIZABETH KELLY: Health Careers Club 12; J.A. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Red Cross Rep. 12. PAUL LAWRENCE KELLY KENNETH MICHAEL KEMP: French Club 11; interact 11, Trea¬ surer 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. BELINDA KENNEDY: FBLA 12. SALLY LEA KIEFER: Carrousel Princess 12; GAA Treasurer 12; French Banquet Comm. 10, 11, 12; French Club 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Lettergirl 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Ski Club 11, 12; Tennis 10,11,12. SUSAN TERESA KIMBELL EDDIE KIMBRELL ROBERT ROY KINARD GREGORY JAMES KING: Forensics V. President 10, 11; Marching Band 10, 11,12; Vagabond 10,11, 12. JANICE ALICE KING: Vagabond 10. JAMIE JOHNSTON KNIGHT: Choir 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12; Ski Club 10,11; Vagabond 10, 11,12. LISA ELIZABETH KYD: FBLA 12; Soph. Class Rep. 10. WILLIAM A. LACH: Baseball 10; CARNIVAL 11; Football J.V. 10, 11; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; ROTC 10, 11, 12; SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 11; THE LION IN WINTER 12; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 10; Thespian Society 12; VARIA¬ TIONS ON A THEME 12; Wrestling 10,11,12. STEVEN CARL LAMBERT: ICC 12; Ski Club 10, V. President 11, President 12; Student Congress Rep. 12; Vagabond 12. KAREN PATRICIA LAMMEY: EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; Homecoming Comm. 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Interact 11, 12, Sec¬ retary 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal 11, 12; Math Award 10; Spanish Club 10. BETTYLANEY PAMELA JO LASSITER: Art Club 12. PATRICIA LAVIGNE PHYLLIS LAWRENCE: Choir 11,12; Octet 12. LUCIA NADINE LEE: GAA 11. MICHAEL KEITH LEIGHTON BEVERLY ANN LEWIS MICHAEL HOWARD LIPPMAN: Bowling Club 10; Chemistry Club 12; Cross Country 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Horticulture Award 11; Key Club 12; Sr. Class President 12; Student Congress Award 11; Student Congress Rep. 10, 11,12. CHARLES H. LIT AKER, III ROGER G. LITTLE, II: Ski Club 12. VIVIAN DIANE LITTLE: J.A. 10; NAACP 10,11, 12. ROBIN DENISE LITTLETON BEVERLY DIANE LOCKE GREGORY DARNELL LOCKHART GERALD EDWARD LOGAN: Baseball 10, 12; Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12. JANICE GAIL LONG: Vagabond 10. WILLIAM GEORGE LONG, JR.: Track 11,12. GEORGE LEE LOVE SYLVIA LEANN LOWRY: German Club 12. CELESTE ADRIAN LUPO: Interact 11; Student Congress Rep. 10, 12 . DAVID LUSKI: Baseball 11; Bowling Club 10, 11; Honor Society 11,12; Ski Club 11; Spanish Club 10, 11. JAMES KAY MADDEN CHERYL LYNN MALCOLM: Anchor Club 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader J.V. Head 10, Varsity 11, Head 12; Homecoming Nominee 11; Home¬ coming Queen 12; ICC 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Class Rep. 10; Spanish Club 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. BENJAMIN MICHAEL MANDELL: Bowling Club 10, 11; Chemistry Club 11; DECA Publicity Secretary 11. RONDAMANKIN DAVID HUGH MARSHALL: Bus Driver’s Club 12; Ski Club 11, 12; Spanish Club 11,12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Swim Team 12; Vagabond 11; Wrestling 12. GWENDOLYN JOEY MARTIN: Honor Society 11,12. DEBORA ANN MASSEY CURTIS V. MATHENY: Band 10, 11; Spanish Club 10. ROBERT CLIFF MATTHEWS: DECA 11, President 12 ; ICC 12. JULIANNE MAY: Concert Band 10; Environmental Studies Merit Award 11; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Pep Band 12; Symphonic Band 11,12. MARY MARTHA McBEATH: FBLA 12. SALLY McCAULEY: GAA 11; V. President 12; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball Team 12; Swim Team 10; Vagabond 12. MATTHEW GARTH MCDONALD: Tennis 10,11,12. KENNETH RAY McDOUGAL ROBERT JOHNSON McEWEN, IV: CARNIVAL 11; Chemistry Club 12; French Club 12; Key Club 11, 12; Latin Club 10, Secretary 11; Marching Band 10, 11; Orchestra 11, 12; Pep Band 10, 11; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Stage Band 10,11; Symphonic Bana 11. JAMES W. McFADGION: VICA 12. PAMELA GAYE McGALLIARD: VICA 11, President 12; DECA 12. DONALD McGEE: Bowling Club 10,11. TERESA MARIE McGEE: Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12. LAURIE LEIGH McGLOHON: Art Club 11, 12; EAST WIND Ed¬ itorial Staff 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11. LEA CAROL McLAUGHLIN: Charlotte Opera Apprentice 12; Ladies’ Ensemble 11,12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Vagabond 11. NINA LOUISE McLELLAND: Homecoming Comm. 11; Homecom¬ ing Queen Nominee 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ski Club 10. JULIA LYNN McLENDON: French Club 10, 12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Student Congress Rep. 12. CURTINA McLEOD DAVID STEVEN McMAHAN DAVID CHRISTOPHER McMAHON: Baseball 10; Bowling Club 11; Wrestling 10,11,12. CHERYL BELINDA McMANUS: J.A. 10,11; NAACP 10. RONALD JAMES McNEILL: Bus Driver’s Club 11,12. BOBBIE DARLENE McQUEARY MICHELE ELIZABETH MELVILLE HELEN JEAN MESSICK: All-State Band 11, 12; Concert Band 10; Honor Band 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Symphonic Band 11, 12. JOHN MICHAEL MEYER VICTOR LEON MILAZZO: Art Club 12. BRENT WESLEY MILLER: Basketball J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Foot¬ ball Varsity 11, 12; Jr. Class Treasurer 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 11,12. JOHN NICK MILLER: Baseball 10, 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; French Club 12; Homeroom President 10; Jr. Class President 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 10, 11; Latin Club 10; Powder Puff Football Coach 12; Soph. Class President 10; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12. DEBRA ALICE MINCES: Concert Band 10; GAA 11; Interact 11, Board Member 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Symphonic Band 11, 12 . MARCIA KIM MISLE: Homecoming Comm. 10, 11; Homeroom Rep. 11, 12; Jr. Class Secretary 11; Spanish Club 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12 . THOMAS EUGENE MONSON: Chemistry Club 12; Cross Country 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 11,12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Track 11. HOLLY MARIE MOORE: DECA 12. PRISCILLA YVONNE MOORE ROY KEVIN MOORE: 1776 10; All-County Choir 11, 12; All-State Choir 11; Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; CARNIVAL 11; Charlotte Opera Apprentice 12; Choir 11, 12; EGAD, WHAT A CAD 10; German Club 11; Men’s Ensemble 10, 11; Octet 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; THE CRUCIBLE 12; THE LION IN WINTER 12; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 10; Thespian Society 12; VARIATIONS ON A THEME 12. SADIE MORGAN THOMAS CALVIN MORRIS: Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; Football Varsity 11; ROTC 10,11,12. JOHN TERRY MORROW DAVID KEITH MOSES: Football Varsity 11; Golf 11,12. PHILIP ALBERT MOSES: Drum Major 12; Forensics 10; French Club 10, 11, 12; German Club 12; Key Club 11, 12; Marching Band 10, 11, 12. DEBORAH MARIE MULLIS: FTA 10; Health Careers Club 12; J.A. 11 . SARAH ANNE MULLIS: FBLA 12. BRIDGETTE DEE MUNDY: Choir 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12; Spanish Club 10. ALBERT R. MUNN, III: Computer Club 12; DECA 11; J.A. Presi¬ dent 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11. JENNIFER LYNN MURDOCK: Horticulture Award 11; Shop Award 11; Ski Club 11, Treasurer 12; Vagabond 10,11, 12. Senior Statistics 269 SENIOR STATISTICS ISRAEL LEON MURPHY JAMES NEILL MURPHY: Bowling Club 10, Secretary 11; German Club 11, 12; Latin Club 10; Marching Band 10. MAUREEN MARY MURPHY: Art Club 11; Vagabond 10. ROBERT DAVID NABOW: Computer Club 12; Football Mgr. 10, 11, Trainer 12; Harvard Book Award 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Mar¬ shal 11,12; Outstanding Audio-Visual Asst. 11. ARTHUR LAWRENCE NADELMAN: EYRIE Staff 11, Editor-in- chief 12; French CJub 10, 11; ICC V. President 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key Club 12; Orchestra 10, V. President 11,12. DAVID ANDERSON NEEL EDWARD ALPHA NEELY RICHARD EDWIN NELLIS JEAN DURAND NEWTON: Art Club 11, 12; EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; Vagabond 10. DENA CONNIE NIXON: GAA 10, 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12. PENNY NORRIS NIXON: GAA 10, 11, 12; Homeroom Secretary 10; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Class Secretary 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. Chairman 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10. MARY STANFIELD NOLAND: Art Club 12; GAA 11, 12; Vagabond 10 . CINDY SUE NORRIS: Anchor Club 12; CARNIVAL 11; Cheerlead¬ er Varsity 12; Choir 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12. BARBARA JO NOTHNAGEL JOHN ALLEN OATES LAWRENCE EDWARD O’BOYLE DANIEL RAY ORMSBY; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Soccer 10, 11; Student Congress Rep. 10. SHERI KATHRYN OUTEN CYNTHIA LYNN OVERCASH: Bus Driver’s Club 10,11. DARYL RAY OVERCASH: Basketball J.V. 10; Football J.V. 10, Var¬ sity 12; Ski Club 12; Track 10, 12. ED OWEN; Football J.V. 10. MARVIN LEE OXENDINE: Band 10, 11; Basebaii 11. FREDDIE THOMAS PEAY: Basketball J.V. 10, Varsity 11; DECA 12; Graphics Award 11; V CA Secretary 12. DONNA MARIE PENDERGRASS DORIS YVONNE PEOPLES: Art Club 11; DECA 11. ELLEN NANCY PEPIS: All-County Choir 12; Chemistry Club President 12; Choir 11, 12; Civinettes 10, 11, Treasurer 12; Foreign Exchange Student Summer 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Marshal 11, 12; Mars Hill Choral Workshop 12; Octet 12; POT V. President 12; Track 12. CLAYTON REGINALD PERRY: Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; FBLA 12; NAACP 11,12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 12. DARLENE CECELIA PHILLIPS MICHAEL PAUL PHILLIPS: Latin Club 11. PATRICIA CLAIRE PHILLIPS: EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; French Banquet Comm. 12; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Chairman 11; Powder Puff Foot¬ ball Team 12; Spanish Club 10,11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. PAMELA LEIGH PITTMAN ANGELO POLITIS GINA LEMERELE POLK: FBLA President 12; NAACP 12; Student Congress Rep. 11. JAN MARIE POOLE: Anchor Club 11, V. President 12; French Club 12; Homeroom Rep. 11, 12; Honor Society 11, Treasurer 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal 11, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Tennis 10, 11, 12. SARAH JANE POOLE: DECA 12. KAREN DIANE POPE: Chemistry Club 12; Environmental Studies Award 11; French Club 10, 12; Honor Society 11, Corresponding Secretary 12; Pep Club 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12. CHARLES PORTER DANIEL MARC PRANSKY: Bowling Club 10; Bus Driver’s Club 10, 11, 12; Computer Club 12; EAGLE Photographer 10; EAST WIND Photographer 10; Ski Club 12. THOMAS C. PRESCOTT: Sr. Class Rep. 12. LARRY MICHEAL PREST1MONICO GREGOR Y FRANKS PRICE REBA GERALDINE PRICE: EAST WIND Business Mgr. 12; French Club 10, 11, V. President 12; Homecoming Comm. 11; Homeroom Rep. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Orchestra 10, 11, Secretary 12. MICHAEL MARCHMAN PRIDGEN: All-County Choir 12; BRIGA- DOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 10, 11, President 12; Civinettes 12; EYRIE Staff 12; Honor Society 11, 12; ICC Secretary 12; Mars Hill Choral Workshop 12; MISS JAIRUS IS DEAD 12; PTSA 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 11; THE AMERICAN DREAM 11; THE LION IN WINTER 12; Thespian Society V. Pres¬ ident 12. PATRICE ELIZABETH PROPST: All-County Choir 10, 12; All-State Choir 11; BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11, 12; German Club 10,11,12. LUCY THRASH PURCELL: Homecoming Comm. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Latin Club 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12. LLOYD McKINLEY QUERY; Concert Band 10; Musicians’ Club 10; Orchestra 12; Percussion Ensemble 11; Symphonic Band 11. MARK DAVID RADKE: VIC A 12. ALICE ANNE RAFFERTY STEPHEN SHAW RAY: Football J.V. 10; Student Congress Rep. 10 . VERONICA RAY RIANNE LOIS RAYBORN; EAGLE Staff 11, 12; German Club 11, President 12; Latin Club 10; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11. CHRISTOPHER PHILIP RAYMOND: Concert Band 10; Tennis 11, 12 . MARY DOUGLAS REEL ANGELIA ANITA REESE: GAA 11; Home Ec. Award 10; Track 11. SANDRA LEE REEVES: French Club 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. KATHERINE LYNN REGEHR; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ski Club 10,11; Spanish Club 10. GREGG PORTER RENFROW: DECA 11, Parliamentarian 12. DAVID PAUL RICHARDSON: VICA 12. VALERIE ANN RINNIX JOSEPH LIVINGSTON RITCH MARGARET VIRGINIA ROBB TRINA IRENE ROBERSON: DECA 12; GAA 10; Lettergirl 11; Powder Puff Football Team 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Track 10. MARJORIE LYNN ROBERTSON: French 1 Merit Award 10; Home¬ coming Comm. 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Interact 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Student Congress Rep. 11, 12 . SHEILA RODDEY CARLA DENISE ROGERS: DECA 12. STEPHEN MICHAEL ROGERS; Bowling CJub 10; Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; Charlotte Opera Apprentice 12; Choir 12; Ski Club 12. AMY ELIZABETH ROSE LAURA GILLIAM ROSS PEGGY JEANNE ROSS: Health Careers Club 12; Ski Club 10. THOMAS MICHAEL ROSS ELIZABETH ANNE ROWE; GAA 10, 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Student Congress Rep. 10. MEREDITH DIANE ROYAL: Band 10; Bicycle Club V. President 10,11; French Club 11,12; Student Congress Rep. 12. PATRICIA ANN SADLER CONNIE JEAN SAHLIE MARY BETH SALTZGIVER: Carrousel Princess Nominee 12; French Club 10, 11; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Soph. Class Treasurer 10; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Con¬ gress Rep. 10,11,12; Tennis 11,12. JAMES SCOTT SAMMER MARGUERITA SANDERS: DECA 12; Red Cross Rep. 12. LISA ANN SAVAGE; Orchestra 10,11,12. WALTER EDWARD SCHACHT, III: Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Honor Society 11,12; Wrestling 10,11, 12. JANE ANNE SCHELLING MATTHEW WILLIAM SCHENE RAY WILLIAM SCHMIDT MITCHELL JOHN SEABORN: Baseball 10, 11; Key Club 10, Board Member 11; Soccer 11, Captain 12. BARBARA JEAN SEARLE; Bus Driver’s CJub 10, 11, President 12. JEFFREY SCOTT SEAY JEANNINE SEEGARS; Choir 11, 12; NAACP President 12; Soph. Class V. President 10; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10, 11 . DONALD ERIC SEGAL: Choir 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; ICC 12; Interact 11, V. President 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Spanish Club 11; Vagabond 10,11. GUYLENE MILDRED SHAVER: GAA 10, V. President 11; Soph. Class Rep. 10; Student Congress Rep. 10. KATHERINE ANN SHERRILL: French Club 10, 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Soph. Class Rep. 10; Vagabond 10. MOLLIE WHITFORD SHERRIN: Anchor Club 11, Board Member 12; French Banquet Comm. 10,11; French Club 10, 11; Homecoming Comm. 10, 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 11, Manager, Accompanist 12; Ski Club 11; Sr. Class Treasurer 12. THOMAS WILLIAM SHINN CAROLINE SHORT: Interact 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. THOMAS CONRAD SIEGNER: Baseball 11; Interact 11, 12. STEVEN WAYNE SIGMON: Football J.V. 10; Ski Club 12; Soph. Class Rep. 10; Track 10,11,12; Wrestling 10,11, 12. TERESA KAY SIGMON: DECA 12; J.A. 10; NAACP 12. MARA C. SIMMONS: Ski Club 12; Vagabond 12. CAROLYN DENISE SINGLETON: J.A. 10,11. LUCINDA SINGS 270 Senior Statistics SENIOR STATISTICS DENNIS JOSEPH SKARADZINSKI: Baseball 10,11,12. ERIC ROBERT SKLUT: Biology I Adv. Outstanding Student Award 10; Homecoming Comm. Chairman 12; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; POT Club 10, 11; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Student Congress Publicity Chairman 12; Track 10. PATRICIA ANNE SKRIDULIS: Choir 11; DECA 11, 12; Ladies ' En¬ semble 11, 12. CAROL BRYANT SLAUGHTER: Anchor Club 11, 12; EAST WIND Editorial Staff 12; French Club 10, 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr. -Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal 11,12; Soph. Orientation Comm. 11. BERNICE JOANNE SMITH DAVID MARSHALL SMITH: Orchestra 10,11, 12. HARRY JAMES SMITH: Latin Club 10; Wrestling 10. JONI ELIZABETH SMITH: Anchor Club 12; Choir 11; ICC 12; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Ladies ' Ensemble 12; Spanish CJub 10,11; Student Congress Rep. 12; Track 11,12. NORFLEET N. SMITH: French 11 Award 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Key CJub Secretary 12; Marshal 11,12. CHESTER JOHN SOW1NSK1, JR.: DECA 11,12. KYLE JEROME SPENCER: FootbaJJ J.V. 11; Tennis 10,11,12. SUSIE ANNE SPRINKLE: Art Club 10, 11, 12; Choir 11; Ladies’ Ensemble 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12. JOHN WILLIAM STALEY, JR.: Latin Club 12. ROCHELLE MARIE STAMPER: Homecoming Comm. 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. MARK RANDALL STEGNER: Concert Band 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Marshal 11, 12; Math and Science Award 11; Stage Band 11, 12. THOMAS LUKE STEWART: Art CJub 12; BR1GADOON 10; EGAD, WHAT A CAD 10; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 10. KATHY LYNN STIMPSON: Jr. Class Rep. 11. CHARLES ROWE STINE MARY ELLEN STITH: EAGLE Sta ff 12; French CJub 10, 11, Trea¬ surer 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Project Aries 11,12. FRED B. STITT: Basketball J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12; Track 10. VELVIN STITT GERALD ROBERT ST. ONGE, JR.: Football J.V. 10; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Soccer 11,12; Student Congress Rep. 10, 11,12. INGRID RENEE SULLIVAN: DECA 12; GAA 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Track 10. MARY KATHERINE SULLIVAN: Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. CHRISTOPHER VANHOOK SWEPSTON: 177 6 10; Aii-County Choir 11, 12; All-State Choir 11; BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Choir 11, 12; Cross Country 10, 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Men ' s Ensemble 10; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; Track 10, 11,12; Vagabond 10,12; Wrestling 10,11. MATTHEW J. SWINDLER WILLIAM MICHAEL TABOR BETH ANN TAGER: Ski CJub 10,11,12. KENT RANDALL TAYLOR: Key Club 12. DAVID MORGAN TENHENGEL, JR.: Band 10, 11; ROTC 10,11,12. ROBERT MINICHAN THOMAS: Wrestling 10. ALFRED BRUCE THOMPSON: Bicycle Club 10, 11; Football J.V. 10; THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 10. ANNE BECK THOMPSON JAMIE LEA THOMPSON JANE AVERY THOMPSON TERESA DALE THOMPSON: All-County Choir 11,12; Anchor CJub 10, 11, Secretary 12; Choir 11, 12; Homecoming Comm. 10; Honor Society 11, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Marshal 11, 12; Spanish CJub 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. WILLIAM HAL THOMPSON: Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11,12; Honor Society 11,12. DANA LESLIE TILSON: Choir 11, 12; Student Congress Rep. 12. CALVIN O’NEAL TIMMONS: Vagabond 12. STEPHEN ARTHUR TINGAS: Architectural Drawing I Award 11; Honor Society 11,12; Marshal 11,12. CAROL ANNE TODD; ICC 11; Ski Club 10, 11; Student Congress Rep. 11,12; Vagabond 10, 11. JEFFREY SCOTT TOOMEY: Baseball 11,12; Basketball 10; Bowling CJub 11; Jr. Class V. President 11; Student Congress Rep. 11, 12. WILLIAM PATRICK TOOMEY: ROTC Color Guard 10, Command¬ er 11; ROTC Drill Team 10. LISA ELIZABETH TRAINHAM: Homecoming Queen Nominee 11; Jr. Class Rep. 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Red Cross Rep. 10; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Sr. Class Rep. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10; Wrestling Mgr. 11,12. ROBIN LYNN TREW: Band 10, 11; BRIGADOON 10; CARNIVAL 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Latin Club 10; Orchestra 10,11,12; Powder Puff Football Team 12. AUDREY DONALD TRUESDALE: Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; Track 10. LINDA MAGDALENE TRUESDALE: J.A. 10. ROBERT EDWARD TUCK JOHN BARBOUR TUCKER: Honor Society 11, 12; Key Club 10, 11, 12; Soccer 12; Soph. Class Activities Chairman 10; Student Congress Rep. 10; Student Congress Orientation Chairman 11; Student Con¬ gress President 12; Wrestling 10. SANDRA LYNN TUTTLE: Art Club 12; Art Gold Key Award 11. MARK STEVEN URNESS: Chemistry Club 12; Football J.V. 10, Varsity 11; Golf 11; Latin Club 10; Wrestling 10,11. HAROLD VANDIVER: Baseball 11,12; ROTC 10, 11,12. MELISSA ELAINE VAUGHN BENJAMIN BENEDICT VON CRAMON: Art Club 11; Latin CJub 10; German CJub 11. JULIA PAGE VOSBURGH: Civinettes 10, 11, 12; GAA 10; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. MARTHA ANN VOSBURGH: Civinettes 11,12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. RICHARD BRIAN VOSS JOYCE BEVERLY WALLACE: Track 10,11; Volleyball 10. SAMUEL LEROY WALLACE: Concert Band 10; Latin Club 11; Marching Band 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 12; Symphonic Band 11, 12. LINDA SHARON WALTERS: Carrousel Princess Nominee 12; GAA 12; Homecoming Court 12; Interact 12; Lettergirl 12; Track 11, 12 . DOUGLAS ALAN WARD CAROL ELIZABETH WATSON JOHNNY LEON WATTS MARY PAULA WEBB STEPHANIE HELEN WEBSTER: Symphonic Band 10, 11; VICA 11. PATRICIA ANN WEISS: Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Tennis 12. SHERREE RUSSELL WELCH: J.A. Treasurer 10, V. President 11. ADELE ELAINE WELLING: Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11; Tennis 10. ADRIANE DENISE WELLS: Cheerleader J.V. 10, Varsity 11, 12; GAA 12; Homeroom V. President 10, 11, 12; Student Congress Rep. 10,11,12; Track 11. DOUGLAS BRADFORD WELLS JOY DENISE WELLS: Choir 12; TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON 12; Vagabond 11, Treasurer 12. MICHAEL WELLS: Bus Driver’s Club 11, 12; Football J.V. 10, Var¬ sity 12; NAACP 10, 11, 12; N.C. Page 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Stu¬ dent Congress Rep. 10, Traffic Chairman 11, Parliamentarian 12; Vagabond 12; Wrestling 10,11. WARREN CLIFT WESTBROOK: Cross Country 12; Ski Club 11, 12; Student Congress Rep. 11,12; Vagabond 11,12. MELINDA KAY WHEELING: Civinettes 12; GAA Secretary 12; Homecoming Comm. 10, 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11; Latin CJub 10; Pep Club 10, 12; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12; Student Congress Rep. 12; Track 11. SUSAN ELLEN WH1SNANT: Anchor Club 11, 12; Bicycle Club 11; Pep Club 10; Ski Club 12; Spanish CJub 11; Student Congress Rep. 10; Vagabond 11,12. LANE ARNOLD WHITE: Concert Band 12; Marching Band 12; Or- chestra 12. MELANIE G. WILBANKS: FBLA Secretary 12; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11 . BENJAMIN RICHARD WILLIAMS: EAST WIND Photographer 12. CYNTHIA JANE WILLIAMS JANIS LORRAINE WILLIAMS: EAGLE Staff 12. SUSAN JANE WILLIAMS STEPHEN BATTETT WILLIAMSON: Bus Driver ' s Club 11, 12. MAUDE W1LLOTTE JIMMY WILSON: Baseball 10; DECA 12. NERON GUSTAVUS WILSON ROBERT THOMAS WILSON, JR. EVELYN ANN W1NDLE: Jr. Class Rep. 11; Powder Puff Football Team 12; Ski Club 10; Student Congress Rep. 12. TERRIE ANN WISE: DECA 11,12; Majorette 11, Head 12. PAMELA SUE WITMORE: Choir 11; Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. 11. VIVIAN ELAINE WITMORE: FBLA 12; GAA 10, 11; Homecoming Comm. 12; Pep Club 10,12; Powder Puff Football Team 12. JAMES ARTHUR WORKMAN BARBARA ANN WRENCH ANGELA GAIL WRIGHT DAVID WRIGHT BRADFORD JOHN WYMAN: Student Congresss Outstanding Ser¬ vice Award 11. KAREN MARIE YANDLE: Bowling Club 10; Civinettes 12; Home¬ coming Comm. 10,11; Sr. Banquet Comm. 12. DORIS YOUNG MARCELLIE YOUNG: DECA 11,12. WENDY SUE YUDELL: Orchestra 10; Red Cross Rep. 10; Ski Club 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11. Senior Statistics 271 In the personal sense freedom is attained when one is at peace with nature , with others , and with the inner self . Closing 273 Like the everchanging shoreline , our own concepts of freedom are destined to change with the passing years . 274 Closing Drink DELICIOUS and REFRESHING ADVERTISEMENTS nmmmtt ' iUKunithimin � ««•% ♦•• � � «. «� � � .� : .� � � • :■ Advertisements have become a traditional part of the EAST WIND since the first annual was published in 1951. Often called the back¬ bone of the yearbook, advertisements made it possible for the staff to raise additional funds in order to provide such extras as 4 process color in the opening and closing, and football section, plus duo-tones, and other special effects throughout the book. 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Carol Griffin Ellen Pepis . . .President Vice-President . . .Secretary . . .Treasurer Laura Albergotti Robbie Armstrong Jodi Bishop Gayle Calder Amy Cathey Cindy Crowther Jane Davis Kitty Dean Susan Eaton Ann Emery Amy Fincher Elizabeth Guentert Betsy Guion Melinda Haney Barbara Helms Cathy Hill Marilyn Hinson Michael Pridgen Trisha Schaffer Mindy Sides Katherine Taylor Gina Templeton Julie Vosburgh Marty Vosburgh Melinda Wheeling Karen Yandle Advertisements 281 The Southeast ' s Largest Self-Service Shoe Chain” 239 Stores 4 Charlotte Stores: 1. 3121 Freedom Drive 3. 3340 Wilkinson Boulevard 2. 1403 Central Avenue 4. 5348 Independence Blvd. LEO’S DELICATESSEN, INC. complete line of delicatessen and high grade fancy groceries 1503 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, N. C. 375-2400 OAKHURST SALES CO., INC. 4200 Monroe Rd. 333-6798 HARDWARE — LAWN — GARDEN EQUIPMENT 282 Advertisements B R SPORTING GOODS Coliseum Shopping Center 3748 Independence Blvd. 536-1756 then pick up your equipment at B R pick your sport Advertisements 283 CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 76 FROM, THE BROTHERS E. M. RENFROW COMPANY Telephone (704) 847-4088 P. O. Box 67 Matthews, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Hardware — Groceries — Coal Feed — Fertilizers — Seed RED DOOR GIFT SHOP 5668-E International Way Providence Square Shopping Center Charlotte, N. C. 364-9132 Hours: Monday-Friday 10-9 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 1-6 COMPLIMENTS OF PLAZA MEN’S STORE INC. “Latest Fashion Trend For Men” Cotswold Shopping Center PRICE’S CHICKEN COOP Southern Fried Chicken Liver — Shrimp — Fish Bar-B-Q and Sandwiches Open 10:30 A.M. til 7:00 P.M. Closed Sundays Take Out Orders (No Deliveries) 1614 Camden Rd. at Park Ave. 333-9866 284 Advertisements Caro Una ' s Largest Dealer Opposite the Courthouse Chevrolet Headquarters Since 1925 Advertisements 285 Peter Aerne Doug Lawing Kent Moore Ricky Austin Steve Lucas Phil Moses Jeff Blackwell Mike Lippman Matt Nauman Tim Crawford Robert McEwen Eric Parker Mackie Crisco Dan McKernan Scott Smith Bill Darden David McMahan Kent Taylor Kevin Duffy Alan Miller John Tucker Ken Gray Brent Miller Dean Warren David Hankins Gene Monson Neron Wilson Paul Keadle Artie Nadelman Tim Urness ! 1 286 Advertisements CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 76 FROM CONCRETE SUPPLY COMPANY import dDesigns Of SouthPark Custom Permanent Floral Design and Decorative Accessories ’ ' «I.M m i ;i � ; � :♦; :♦; � ; � ; � ; � :« � ;i � ;♦; : � : � :♦: � : � !5!i t!5!i � I5I«!5!i� !5!i � !♦!« � !♦!« � !?!i � !?!« � !♦!« � !♦!«!♦!« � !5!i m M M N M H « E«s ¥ m m m m m M M M n W! HONDA of CAROLINA Our l%w Olome at — ” 4336 MONROE ROAD 333-9696 KAWASAKI of CAROLINA •Jet Ole (food Oiniei KJtal-” 5050 east ' independence blvd 536-1691 compliut. Motor.-- y;:: r: sArrr :ervice and -us : work t . S.Ji ' t y h _ZD ■ ' BREWER’S JEWELRY zciaLizincj in. n and z l lanuj-actuzincj Amity Gardens Shopping Center 3808 East Independence Blvd. P.O. Box 25972 Charlotte, N.C. 28212 Phone 536-3409 COLLINS Freedom Village Cotswold and Tryon Malls ... presenting a world of fine, famous brand campus fashions! BASKIN-ROBBINS 4451 E. Independence Blvd. 568-9693 5540 South Blvd. 523-9744 Eastland Mall Advertisements 287 Sales Service 615 S. Tryon St. 376-9181 Charlotte, N. C. 28202 CHARLOTTE’S EXCLUSIVE CADILLAC AGENCY — Now in our Second Year of serving the Metrolina DON’T LET HER GRADUATE WITHOUT FLOWERS! Caps ' n gowns, and diplomas, and flowers. Flowers make the day complete. Stop in or call for a complete selection of graduation bouquets and corsages. She ' ll love them! Rou Kite OLU(2(7 1931 EAST SEVENTH STREET • TEL. (704) 376-9141 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28204 BRUNSWICK COLISEUM LANES Bowling is a ball! 334-0431 2801 E.Independence Blvd. Harold Freshcorn, Manager “Beginning of a Tradition” RONALDO INVESTMENT CORP. Real Estate — Management — Investment Telephone AC 704-377-4533 — 596-6801 — 376-1354 James A. Frieson 501 N. Church Street Charlotte, N. C. 28202 288 Advertisements Antoinette s Beauty Salon Providence Village Shopping Center .621 SHARON - AMITY RD.. SO. CHARLOTTE. N. C. 2S211 Phone 366-3244 COCHRANE STEEL INC. 1020 Commercial Drive Matthews, North Carolina 28105 Ralph N. Cochrane — President (704) 821-8995 Re-inforcing Steel for Concrete Construction SPzanut to cAi on flood Wd C7£ znjogzct (Matching this tzifi. Jlouz, JA om SfeaA Advertisements 289 Student Congress Sponsors SOPHOMORE STUDENT CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVES JUNIOR STUDENT CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVES SENIOR STUDENT CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVES 290 Advertisements f Varied Activities In 1975-76 Students enjoy one of many dances. Student Congress Workshop encourages individual participation. Advertisements 291 SKORPIO’S RESTAURANT Homeroom 12-24 You finally made it CONGRATULATIONS!! From Jeanine S. Austin Presenting ... Monday through Saturday Ernest Johnson at piano and organ 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 10:00 FEATURING: American, Italian, Greek Dishes 4340 Colwick Rd. 366-8338 Compliments from CAROLINA ELECTRIC SUPPLY THE HEADHUNTER The South’s Most Exclusive Styling Shop for Men And Women Gleaner 1 World 5422 E. Independence 537-3939 «li COSTUMES 3748 MONROE ROAD CHARLOTTE. NORTH CAROLINA 28205 GARMENT CARE CENTER 5333 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, N. C. 28205 Dancewear by Capezio Danskin Formal Wear Costumes for every occasion 332-3304 292 Advertisements INTERACT Paula Eigner. Donnie Segal . Karen Lammey .... Mike Kemp . Drew Allison Kay Doster Allison Keenan Martha Royal Cheryl Bartlett Paula Eigner Mike Kemp Donnie Segal Darrell Bartlett Helen English Karen Lammey Dickie Seidenspinner Bill Brassil Jean Folk Sarah Lancaster Tom Seigner Anne Brown Rusty Haigler Stuart Lippman Kim Shipley Kim Burrell Jeff Harper Debbie Minges Caroline Short Bill Clark Ann Hollar Gerry O’Dell Marci Siegal Beverly Craig Tiffani Irwin Billy Robins Donnie Todd Bryan Creekmore John Jones Marjie Robertson Bobby Tuck Dennis Crosby Vicki Jones Sandy Rosenberg Linda Walters G. G. Davidson Scott Webster wmmmmm Advertisements 293 ’q Boyce Roberts and Associates, Inc. U INSURANCE • AUTO. HOME, BUSINESS, LIFE, HEALTH 6101 IDLEWILD ROAD - SUITE 127 - P. O. BOX 25332 CHARLOTTE. N. C. 28212 TELEPHONE AC 704 535-1355 CHERE AMIE Mona’s Nails and Lashes 4938 Monroe Road Charlotte, N. C. Phone: 536-4175 For cut and curls, To blow and go, Come to Chere Amie. Beauty and Health Aid Stores Amity Gardens Shopping Center 3840 East Independence Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Congratulations To The Class Of 1976 FROM THE EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL More Power To You In Your Endeavors Officers For The Year 1975-1976 Advisor. President .... Vice-President . Secretary .... Treasurer .... Activity Chairman . .Ms. Queen Green . .Jeannean Seegars . . . .Neron Wilson .Donna Pendergrass .Ken Clay .Mike Wells 294 Advertisements You’ve got a lot to live! Pepsi’s got a lot to give! Peelin’ Free! Advertisements 295 ANCHOR CLUB Ann Heard . . . Jan Poole . . . . Teresa Thompson Karen Carpenter . . .President Vice-President . . .Secretary . . .Treasurer Robin Barefoot Sherry Bethune Ashley Brown Kathy Claiborne Elizabeth Cobey Eve Core Susan Davis Helen Dean Ruth Doster Jamie Durkin Tish Fowler Amy Gates Brenda Gatlin Sally Hammond Sylvia Hartman Mary Head Amanda Hildreth Lisa Hudson Sara Libscomb Cheryl Malcolm Cindi Norris Mollie Sherrin Carol Slaughter Joni Smith Polly Thomas Susan Watson Susan Whisnant 296 Advertisements , — CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF Winston Containers 4732 Morris Field Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone 394-0176 RECONDITIONED STEEL DRUMS Congratulations JOHN W. HOLBROOK (704) 364-3723 THE HOLBROOK • ELWOOD GROUP 3839 Rhodes Avenue • Charlotte, N. C. 28210 Advertisements 297 THE CARD STATIONERY SHOP Greeting Cards — Party Supplies — Stationery Candles — Jewelry — Gifts — Wedding Invitations 5624 E. Independence Blvd. 535-3911 jVeu, y ou 3o fidfi you (jzcomz tPis. nzuj you . . . you us. aL(xray± or a 2 tzd to kz. cNot onky tkz way you look . . . kut tkz «ray you tkink of youxizkf . . . tkz innzx knowkzdyz tkat tkzxz i no one. die kike you . . . tkz confidzn.cz . . . tkz fioizz and tkz kzaxiny you nzzd ... a nzw you wko ii attxactiuz . . . fxizndty . . . confidznt . . . r - p 1 lomzkodu to [ikz and want to kz nzax. ANNE WILKINSON’S FLOWERS 3919 E. Independence Boulevard Telephone 536-9089 Corsages Boutonnieres Flower Arranging Accessories OUT OF TOWN 7 IjfJUA. COMPLETE NEWSPAPERS FAMILY BOOKSTORE WE CARRY CITY MAPS BOOKSTORE INC. GREATEST SELECTION OF PAPERBACK BOOKS IN THE SOUTHEAST SUN.-FRI.9 A.M.-9P.M. SAT. ONLY 9 A.M.-6 P.M. Ill WEST TRADE STREET 376-8820 298 Advertisements CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 76 tpXOpJP Fleet and Auto Available By Appointment Supply Company Hair Styling For Men And Women 6101 Idlewild Road Suite 214 Charlotte, N. C. 535-21 13 Sherri Bass Cynthia Bowman Della Dellinger Jamie Durkin Betsy Guion Barbara Helms Sally Kiefer Jennifer Phillips Linda Walters Joanne Weaver L E T T E R G I R L S CUSTOM HOMES by CONGRATULATIONS D. H. LANE CONSTRUCTION CO. CLASS OF ’76 General Contractors FROM THE 652 Boyce Rd. Charlotte, N. C. EAST WIND STAFF 364-5760 Advertisements 299 R. JAMES I MATTHEWS SHOPPING CENTER MATTHEWS, N. C. 847-8571 Hey Gals — Not just for you — Bring your Guys, too! Specializing In Today ' s Carefree Hair Styles 300 Advertisements AMERICAN BUILDING COTSWOLD SHOPPING CENTER EASTLAND MALL FREEDOM DRIVE MALL SOUTHPARK TRYONMALL Advertisements 301 CAPRI 1976 Nina McLelland.President Kim Misle .Vice President Della Dellinger .Secretary Susan Eaton.Treasurer Jody Caldwell Lisa Card Patty Claiborne Joanie Jenkins Brenda Kalevas Sally Kiefer Cheryl Malcolm Dena Nixon Lucy Purcell Anne Rowe Anne Thompson Lisa Trainham Adele Welling Windi Windle 302 Advertisements PROVIDENCE BARBER — STYLING HAIRPIECES APPOINTMENTS 623 Sharon Amity Rd. Charlotte, N. C. 28211 366-4181 Located in Providence Village WRECKER SERVICE ALL TYPE AUTO REPAIRS RANDOLPH ROAD 16 PHONES: 364-2531 364-2540 4500 RANDOLPH ROAD Owner DON CREASON BASIC ELECTRIC COMPANY Commercial and Residential Wiring 3805 Monroe Road P.O. Box 12247 LA STRADA RISTORANTEITALIANO Authentic Italian Cuisine By Anna Maria Mangione HOME OF THE SICILIAN PIZZA 4808 Central Shopping Center Central Avenue Open: Mon.-Thurs. 4:30 pm—10:30 pm Fri.-Sat. 4:30 pm—12:00 am Closed Sunday “FOR TAKE OUT CALL” 537-5123 INVESTIGATIONS UNLIMITED, INC. THOMAS R. BOLICK President Suite 680 Northwestern Bank Bldg. 230 South Tryon Street Charlotte, N. C. 28202 Ph: (704) 377-1250 Advertisements 303 Dr. and Mrs. Julian S. Albergotti, Jr. EAST WIND Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Driggers Mary and Bruce A. Beery Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Dunn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dunton Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Blake Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Lacy C. Blanchard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fitzgerald, Jr. The Bogan Family Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Fore Dr. and Mrs. John Bos Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fountain, Jr. William A. Branner A Friend The C. F. Breiner Family The Scott Gaines Family The Kenneth G. Browder Family Mrs. A. L. Gantt Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey Mr. and Mrs. James J. Cardo Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gore Dr. and Mrs. Charles Chrysler Renee and Mrs. John H. Gough III The J. R. Ciucevich Family The Ned Greenberg Family Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hankins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Creekmore Bill and Betty Hatley Dr. and Mrs. William G. Cobey Mr. W. H. Heard Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Coe Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Helms Mr. and Mrs. John Collins and Family Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Walter N. Hipp, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper, Pam and Debbie Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Hobson The Coral Gift Shop Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Houghton Mr. and Mrs. George Core The Hal Hudson Family Gaye and Bill Darmstadt Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Jenkins The Davis Family Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Davis The Kalevas Family Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Deal and Family 304 Advertisements PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Nance Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kemp People’s Furniture Company Mr. and Mrs. L. . Kempf Mr. and Mrs. Win ton Poole Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kiefer Mr. and Mrs. W. Joseph Porter Kinderfoto International Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. Ratcliff Dr. Kenneth Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Gene L. Reel Mr. and Mrs. John Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Rich K. W. Lail Company Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lammey The Rognstad Family Mr. and Mrs. H. Lloyd Lancaster, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clay E. Sams Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Makarow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Schacht Mrs. . C. Malcolm The Bill Schaffer Family Matthews Drapery Center Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McEwen III Peggy and Carol Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGee Mr. and Mrs. C. Donald Smith Mr. and Mrs. Lou McLelland Mr. and Mrs. Norfleet N. Smith, Sr. The Richard McMahon Family M Sgt. and Mrs. Thomas Stamper and Rochelle Mr. an d Mrs. John W. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. St. Onge Mr. Leroy Miller Nancy S. Taylor The Nick J. Miller Family Mr. and Mrs. Lynn M. Templeton Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Moore The Hal L. Thompson Family Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moore and Lesa Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Neal W. Moran Reverend and Mrs. T. W. Tucker Miss Margie C. Morris Dr. and Mrs. Joel Webster and Family The Richard K. Morris Family Mr. and Mrs. Dwight W. Wessler Dr. and Mrs. John Moses Yazoo Yard Crew Company Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Nabow Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Yudell In Memory Of Tommy Swepston Advertisements 305 TOYOTA CITY Tomorrow Is The Best Reason To Buy A Toyota Today! 6801 E. Independence Blvd. Telephone: 535-1972 306 Advertisements Hair Styling Salon 5608 E. Independence Blvd. (Independence Shopping Center) Evenings by Appointment George Misle, Owner PASTRIES CAKES 4406 E. INDEPENDENCE BLVD. CHARLOTTE, N.C. 20205 PflKERT PHONE 704 5M-134S CAROLINA ' S GREATEST STEAK VALUE 4635 N. Tryon St. 4445 E. Independence Blvd. JACK’ STEAK HOUSE 6136 South Blvd. 3251 Freedom Drive Advertisements 307 BISCAYNE SOUTHERN COLLEGE Charlotte Campus Concord 610 E. Morehead St. C0m.f2hm.Entl of: CONGRA TULA TIONS dJznniA and JblzL dbfiofi, One. CLASS OF (Itotkincj cSfioES 76 Compliments of: A uifimEnt for CJEnnis Akiincj A acliEt AyEstrincjincj CLIFF NORRIS CO. 3814 AXonroE Ax’oad CPfionE CfiarCottE, J f. C. 28205 377-3175 4401 Colmck Rd. 365-1327 MATTHEWS FOOD MART Matthews, N. C. Complete Food Store v! 308 Advertisements WONDER WORLD OF FABRICS CLOTH WORLD of FREEDOM CLOTH WORLD of PLAZA CLOTH WORLD of INDEPENDENCE 3021 FREEDOM DRIVE 4411 THE PLAZA 4624 E. INDEPENDENCE FASHION FABRICS BY THE YARD 394-6331 332-2595 568-3447 “We got ours at Wrangler Wranch” Advertisements 309 THE ICE CREAM PARLOR 109 West Trade Street 4808 Central Avenue Charlotte, N. C. TAP — BALLET — JAZZ ACROBATICS — BATON BALLROOM Ladies Slimmerize-N-Dance 847-4621 or 847-6819 Dancing Makes A World Of Difference Becky Tigniere — Director 1 56 Rushing Street P.0 Box 1216 Matthews, N. C. P. T. A. supporting your healthroom — newspaper — yearbook 310 Advertisements LIBERTY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REULE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A Division of Suite 101, Building No. 1 Idlewild Office Park Reule Realty Corporation 6101 Idlewild Road 6101 Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, N. C. 28212 Building One Suite 112 568-1233 Idlewild Office Park Ira H. Taylor Charlotte, N. C. 28212 Vice President 535-3290 THE HAIR HUT 2110 McClintock Rd HAIR AND SKIN CARE SPECIALISTS Linda Lightsey Janet Oglesby Judy Coleman Roberts Specializing in hair analization with Electronic Tricogra Come See Us For Special precision cut Problem Hair Permanent Waves for blow drying We teach you how to blow dry hair so you can work with it at home. We take your needs and desires into consideration by discussing your hair with you before we start. Men, women, and children welcome. ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR - INC. Ol loniAon i One. Shoes For All Athletics 705 CProoidence eRd. Charlotte., C. 2S207 1417 Eastway Dr. Telephone: 535-0307 Advertisements 311 East Wind Staff Lisa Hudson . Reba Price . Louis H. Layne, Jr . Joanne Bayha . Mark Burton . Gayle Colder . .Organizations, Student Life Pam Cooper . Tim Crawford . Mary Darden . . Sports, Student Life, Artwork Constance Deal . Susan Eaton . Amy Fincher . John Gough . Carol Griffin . Paul Guthery . Cathy Hill . Beth Hipp . .Business Staff Vicki Jones . Brenda Kalevas . . Sports Eli Kaplan . Karen Lammey .... Sarah Lancaster . .Sports Laurie McGlohan . . . Laura Morris. Jean Newton . Tricia Phillips . Shellby Rich . Jeannean Seegars .... Carol Slaughter . Dee Solomon . Yutona Walkup . Joanie Wampler . Ben Williams . 312 East Wind Staff Acknowledgements Mrs. Deborah Cooper . Cover Design Sarah Crouch . Artwork Bob Dudley .Cartoonist Ann Emery. Artwork Joanie Jenkins .Artwork Cynthia Lowing . Artwork Jocelyn Pettibone . Artwork Mary Doug Reel . Artwork Sandra Tuttle .. TKrtwork L.B.J. Space Center; NASA . Space Photos Ron Nessen, White House Press . Photos of President English Department. Underclass Pictures Homeroom Teachers . Annual Sales Contracted Services Delmar Studios, Bill Renfrow — Photographer . Underclass and Organization Pictures Ivey s Studios, Reda Garrett . Senior Class Portraits Facts About East Total Student Enrollment . 1859 Seniors. 591 Juniors . 619 Sophomores .6 49 Faculty Members . 104 Administrators . 4 Secretarial Staff .6 Cafeteria Staff . 15 Librarian Staff . 4 Guidance Staff . 4 Custodial Staff .9 Campus Size. 47.39 acres Books in Library . 21,682 Lost Books per Year . 948 Number of Buses . 47 Number of Classrooms .77 Average Lunch Cost .55 cents Specifications Cover . Natural Buckram Material, Four-Color Process Lithograph; Smythe Binding Paper Stock . 80 pound Glossy, Endsheets — Driftwood Tan Trim Size . 9 by 12 Total Pages . 316 Total Copies . 1400 Type Style: Headlines — 30 pt. Melior Bold Italic, 18 pt. Melior Bold Italic, 36 pt. Melior Bold Italic, 60 pt. Barnhard Tango, 72 pt. Benton, 48 pt. Uni- vers Bold Italic, 72 pt. Tiffany, 72 pt. Old English; Body Copy — 10 pt. Melior Bold Italic; Captions — 8 pt. Melior Bold Italic; Page Identification — 12 pt. Melior Bold Italic. Credits 313 Primaries North Carolina Style Keeping with his “down to earth” image, former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter campaigned in Charlotte on March 18-19. Carter actively denounced Wallace ' s attacks and relied on his “per¬ sonality plan” to carry him through the primary. North Carolina, the sixth of the early state primaries, proved to be a surprise for Reagan and Wallace forces. Reagan won the Repub¬ lican primary with 52% while Ford received his first defeat with only 46% of the vote. Jimmy Carter won a decisive fifth victory, polling 54% of the Democratic vote. George Wallace, for whom this southern win was vital, obtained only 35%, while Henry Jack- son, Morris Udall, Lloyd Benston, and Fred Harris received less than 11% of the vote. A victory in North Carolina was essential to both Reagan and Wallace. Wallace, who carried this state in 1972, could not overcome Carter’s personal appeal. After the primary Wallace switched strategies to improve his primary showings. Reagan dealt Ford an un¬ expected blow with his victory. Reagan spent several weeks in the state and captured votes with last minute campaigning and criticisms of Ford’s foreign and military policies. The impact was tremendous; Ford lost momentum and had a shadow cast upon his candidacy. An easy going atmosphere prevailed as President Ford stopped in Charlotte on his campaign tour of North Carolina. Governor HoJhouser had eariier endorsed Ford and extensively campaigned for the candidate. Ford left the state early, secure in his belief of a sixth primary win. Ronald Reagan, Republican challenger to President Ford, campaigned strenuousiy for five days prior to the primary. Well- known actor fames Stewart appeared in a supporting role to en¬ dorse his former co-worker. Reagan was running for his life in this attempt; he needed a victory to raise money and moral. Alabama governor George Wallace appeared in Charlotte the week of March 18, to rally support for the head to head Democratic confrontation. Shaken by earlier defeats, Wallace attempted to undermine Carter’s credibility with a steady stream of criticism. 314 N.C. Presidential Primary ■ . v ' ■ s., A . Memoriam 315 - — : ' ; A dark shadow reached out and grasped someone I loved. Once more the tears come and wonder if the pain will ever subside. But beyond that pain there is a promise of something more. There are new frontiers to conquer, new people to awaken me, and new challenges, to shape the areas of my life I did not even know existed before. . « In memory of DOUGLAS HUBERTMcCRA Y CARLA DENISE ROGERS Editors’ Comment With the yearbook in its final stages of production, we began to reflect on the past year. Many times when people asked how the yearbook was coming along, we responded negatively. Now that it is finished we know we loved every minute we spent getting the pages ready to be printed. We express appreciation to our staff who have worked endless hours. Mr. Layne, our advisor, has given us con¬ fidence and reassurance when situations seemed hopeless. Most especially we thank our parents who have borne with us, through our tension and ap¬ prehension while compiling this year¬ book. It is full of memories, nevertheless, a part of the life of students here at East. Not only have we been a part of East, East has been a part of us. It still is. We hope some aspect of the past year will be relevant to you as you leaf through this, our effort to capture a whole year and put it into a single book. Reba Price Business Manager Lisa Hudson Editor-In-Chief 316 Editors’ Comment [i ■n. 1