Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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The Distributive Education Clubs of America is the national organization composed of high school students who desire part-time employment while gain¬ ing an education. A District Leadership Conference was held this year at Inde¬ pendence, and members of the D.E.C.A. attended the State Leadership Confer¬ ence in Asheville. The D.E. II class meets in the morning before members leave for work. Conference held at Independence ffHiinniiUTm “Number, please,” says Brenda Funderburk, a long distance operator for Southern Wayne Crump prices goods at Park ‘N’ Bell. Shop.

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Key Cannon published by Key Club Would you believe . . ? President Joey Howell presides over an informal meeting of the Key Club. Members of the Key Club fold the N. C. flag after school. The Key Club is a service organization whose members are chosen on the merits of good citizenship, sound character, and high scholastic average. Joey Howell served as president this year and Mr. Campbell was advisor. The Key Club served the school this year by cleaning the parking lot, painting the activity bus, and acting as waiters at the senior banquet. Several members were responsible for raising the flag each morning. The club also published a helpful weekly — The Key Cannon. Members of the Key Club type names for student directory.

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Debaters attend Chapel Hill Workshop The Debate team learns of correct debating techniques. Nancy Black, president, makes final plans for a workshop the team will attend. The Debate Club participated in the Invitational Tournament for the Southeast, at a workshop held at U.N.C. at Chapel Hill, and in the Round Robin, where the subject under discussion was foreign aid. In February, the Debate team competed in the Uni¬ versity of Georgia Invitational Tournament. Coached by Miss Smith, the members learn de¬ bating techniques and the various phases of contest judging. The affirmative side was comprised of Doreen Williams and Nancy Black, while the nega¬ tive side was made up of Gail Benfield and Susan Brawley. Latin Club attends J.C.L. Convention In a typically informal meeting, the Latin Club prepares to watch a skit. The Latin Club members were exposed to the philosophies of Roman life in several of the club’s programs. The club sent a delegation to the State Junior Classical League Convention at Chapel Hill on March 18. Latin week consisted of carrying out the Roman traditions at school. A Latin Banquet was the Highlight of the year, presented in April. Sidney Kerr and Kathy Glenn confer with Mrs. Merchant about the club attendance. 42