Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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F.T.A. sells doughnuts The Future Teachers of America presented the teachers with corsages on Teacher Appreciation Day which was sponsored by this club. Composed of stu¬ dents who are interested in the teaching profession, the F.T.A. Club strives to give the members additional information concerning their future career. The F.T.A. visited a local school this spring and observed teaching methods. A project of the club was the sale of doughnuts throughout the year. F.T.A. members listen as President Judy Griffin discusses plans for a doughnut sale. Girls’ Ensemble organized in mid-year The Girls’ Ensemble practices a number it plans to perform. A Girls’ Ensemble was formed about mid-year of our school term. After expressing a desire to see one formed on the part of many students, Mrs. Ferrell directs the ensemble. The group practiced after school twice a week. These girls showed their desire and interest in the field of music to start a tradition of a girls group at Independence. 43

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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

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Majorettes add to the glamour of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kitty Green and Martha Logan twirl to the tune of “Milk and Honey” at half-time. In order to represent Independence as a majorette, the girls must first pass an audition which requires superior skill in baton twirling. The majorettes perform¬ ed with the band at football games, bas¬ ketball games, and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Color and excitement were added by an unusual and spectacular routine involving the use of fire. Majorettes add color to games