Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Civinettes and Civitans challenge faculty As president of Civinettes, Wanda Connell presides over a meeting. Bill Magee, president of Civitans, announces that the club, with the joint efforts of the Civinettes, will play the faculty in football. The Civinette and Civitan Clubs worked closely together this year. Both clubs required members to display good citi¬ zenship and to serve the school and community. At Christmas both clubs sold Claxton Fruit Cakes and collected money for the Empty Stocking Fund. In the fall a Civic Bowl was held with the faculty playing mem¬ bers of the clubs in a foo tball game. Charter Night was cele¬ brated by both clubs at the YMCA on February 27. The faculty prepares to meet the Civinettes and Civitans in the Civic Bowl. The Civinettes and the Civitans meet jointly for refreshments after separate club meetings.

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In colorful uniforms, the band represented Independence in the Carousel Parade. Directed by Mr. Flanders, the band gave numerous performances this year. During football season, the band boosted school spirit not only by playing throughout the game but also by giving half-time perform¬ ances. On Thanksgiving Day, the Patriot band participated in the Carousel Parade, led by Jackie Wal¬ lace, drum major. A highlight of the band’s year was a concert given dur¬ ing Fine Arts Week. Band marches in Carousel Parade The band salutes the American flag with a rendition of the National Anthem. Directed by Mr. Flanders, the band concentrates on a new piece of music. Members of the band rehearse in a daily practice session. 37

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FBLA sponsors pizza sale President Paula Haigler and Mrs. Parker, advisor, review their plans for the club’s pizza sale. The Future Leaders of America is composed of students that are taking at least one business course and are interested in learning more about the field of business. This club strives to supply students who are going into a business career with additional information and experience. Such visitors as Mrs. Stone from King’s College spoke to the club about correct business conduct. Field trips to various businesses were taken so that members could have an opportunity to learn first¬ hand. Computer Club has dance The members of the Computer Club listen attentively to a summary of the club’s activities for the year. The Computer Club consisted of students who were interested in Data Processing. These students met after school once a week to take a course in Data Processing, not included in the school curriculum. These students sold candy for a money project and also gave a Com¬ puter Club Dance. 39 President Becky Nance announces plans for a dance.