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

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leans, leans, and more leans: Lisa McKenzie does her best to satisfy each and eyery customer at lust Pants. 3 What was that order again? leff Wilson, a Baskin Robins Ice Cream scooper, is a little puzzled by his order. Check or Cash?: Allister Stuart works quickly and efficiently as a Harris Teeter cashier. 'I r---1 l-'lil Salesmen of the year: lonathan Gattis shows off his selling techniques at Robby's Sports. VACATIONXIOBS 11

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East students worked up a storm last summer. They held jobs at various places in order to earn money for the basic summer necessities . Fun on the job: Christy Eads is all smiles while she works at Fifty's Burgers and Shakes. 10 VACATIONXIOBS -...wks ., , ,..+-ns..,,,,,m agle ,4 I Work the Eagles sat home all summer keeping up with the soaps, many of them daringly decided to go out into the rough and tough working world. lEast students took jobs to earn money for cars, clothes, beach trips, dates, and other summer essentials. Eagles held jobs ranging anywhere from swimming pools to gas stations' Each student had a different view on what the 'ideal summer job was. Ac- cording to Nancy Kuhn, who was a life- guard at Sardis Swim and Raquet Club, X O is ok lllifeguarding is the best job to have in the summer because you earn money and get a good tan at the same time. Working proved not only to be worth while for making money, but also to be a lot of fun. Sarah Talbot,who worked at American Athletics said she enjoyed her job because, 'll got to meet good-look- ing athletes every day. By the end of the summer of '87, working East students had learned re- sponsibility, gained friendships, earned a sense of respect for themselves and, along the way, gotten a good touch of what it is like out there in the real world. Not another cart: Greg Ward, a Food Lion employee, prepares to load bags into the customers car.

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It was a day of celebration. Five days of theme dressing ended with an exciting evening of skill and beauty. mm., F l 3, l fiom coming '87 will remember Friday Oc- X . Q tober lo, 1987 tor many 44? 5655 years to come. lt was the gb bt nightthe new l987Home- Q0 coming Queen was cho- sen. The Homecoming Court looked stunning accompanied by their escorts decked out in top hats and canes. This year's court was made up of Marti Beck, Becky Branner, Erika Crawford, Kelly Cutts, Courtney Dick- inson, Amy Hart, Amy Moore, Muffin Mclntyre, Brennan Pastor, and Robin Scales. All eyes were focused on lamie Treadaway, who was Homecoming Chairperson, as he announced Becky Branner as second runner up, Brennan Pastor, first runner up, and the new i987 Homecoming Queen, Courtney Dickin- son. Last year's student body president, Heidi Sloan, as well as last year's queen, Susan Pitts, arrived in style as they pulled up in a limousine to congratulate Courtney. Though Friday night was the main event, the whole week was set aside for Putin' on the Ritz. Monday we had our Blue and Cold Day. Tuesday was Club Day, Wednesday was College Day, Thursday was Camouflage Day, and Fri- day was Dress Up Day. Thursday night we had a bonfire where many East stu- dents came together to arouse school Faces of new and old: Homecoming chairperson lamie Treadaway joins last year's student body president Heidi Sloan in honoring the proud court. 12 HOMECOMING spirit. Announced at the bonfire, the winner of the float competition was Ci- vinettes. As the week came to an end, there was still the Homecoming Dance. There was no doubt this was the best dance ever. Plenty of people, music, decor, and enthusiasm ended this week of celebra- tion. The week ending October lo, i987 was one that won't be forgotten for a long time. lt was a week where we all were puttin' on the Ritz! The queen is crowned!: The 1987 homecoming queen, Courtney Dickinson, shows her emo- tion,