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

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Ahhhh Yahhhh!: lason Banks demonstrates the effectiveness of the Amazing Chop-a-Lot on Chad Roscoe's arm, A future star: Michael Williams sings and plays the piano to his own song. Sing it Baby: Mark Evangelist sings and plays the guitar to an original composi- tion. Let's Get Enthusedl: Dave Rusak, guitarist for The Inmates, pouts for the camera. POP'S POURRI 19

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The Eagles captivated the audi- ence with their performances at the talent show, Pop's Pourri. an-Q-H 1... -e Very Impressive: lennifer Hall and Suzanne Be- longia demonstrate their spectacular gymnastics ability in their talent show routine. 18 POP'S POURRI Clirrtf akzglrf in U15 Spotlight talent show, llPop's QS N, Pourrif' was presented 49,5 C5 X on Wednesday and visa Q00 Thursday, October 7 ,Q and 8. They were nights of inexpensive yet won- derful entertainment. The audience loved the talented and numerous Mens Ensemble, who opened the show. Following the Mens Ensemble were many solos and duet vo- cal performances ranging from love songs such as 'Endless Love to the country tune, uSweet Dreams. Mi- chael Williams and Mark Evangelist both sang original compositions. Kisha Hill displayed her fast-talking ability as she rapped to the song TTPeter Piper. The jazz dance done by Shannon Wightman really impressed the audi- ence as did the dancefgymnastics rou- tine done by Suzanne Belongia and jennifer Hall. lason Banks entertained the crowd with his magic show, llThe Amazing Chop-a-Lot. Closing the show was l'The Inmates, a rock band featur- ing lim West, Michael Williams, Lane Boland, Darrell Ussery, and Dave Ru- sak. The group really aroused the audi- ence with their great musical talent. Directed by Mr. Tom Elmore and Mrs. Linda Howard, the talent show proved to be a true success. Stacie Dick- inson said, llBefore l went to Pops Pourri, l never realized that there were so many talented students at East. On the nights of October 7 and 8, the Eagles were definitely mln the Spotlight. Limber Legs: Shannon Wightman does a split during her jazz dance.

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It was twelve years in the mak- ing. Graduation had arrived for the Class of 1987, and for over Qrgdyqfjpn ' 8 7 finally arrived - I1 20 GRADUATION finally arrived. The end had Q99 come to twelve years of X96 school and on june 5, 9 6 1987, 624 senior Eagles '90 joined together for their last school function at East Mecklenburg High School. The bleachers were packed full of the graduating class' relatives and friends, and, they sat anxiously awaiting the start of 'Pomp and Circumstancef' everyone stood and watched the seniors march proudly onto the football field, outfitted in their blue caps and gowns. The opening Invocation was given by Thomasena Banks which was soon fol- lowed by Benny Blalock leading the crowd through the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Logsdon then introduced the Valedictorian, Eugene Tom, with a spe- cial rap. Then, right after the Valedictori- an, it was time for the special surprise of the ceremonies, Peter Scolari, the guest speaker, stepped up to the microphone. Though his business is usually com- edy, the major message in Peter Scolari's speech was one of a very serious nature. He saw the classy nature of last years Top ofthe CIass : Eugene Tom, the Valedictori- an of 1987, gives his Valediction speech at the graduation ceremonies. graduating class and he wished all of them the best. He saw them as a major force in tomorrow's world, hoping they would fight to succeed and make a name for themselves. His speech was inspiring and his advice was taken in by everyone in attendance. The presentation of the diplomas came right after Peter Scolari's address. They were Presented by Dr. Frank Ro- zelle while Wes Carter, the senior Class President, and jeff johns, the Vice-Presi- dent, called out each student's name. I though my sister's name would never be called. l didn't realize how many people were graduating this year! said Steph- anie Davis. There were a lot of names to be called, but the time went quickly. After all of the graduates had returned to their seats, the choir sang a beautiful chorus of llThank You for Showing Us the Way. Wes Carter then gave his closing remarks for the senior year of 1987. The audience then rose, and they were led in the Alma Mater. The end of a well planned graduation ceremony had arrived. The time had gone quickly and everyone left with great memories of their life in school and of the graduation ceremony of the class of 1987. X'