Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Noted musician addresses club Students who are musically in¬ clined and interested in music are eligible for membership in the Musi¬ cians’ Club. To enable the members to cultivate a better appreciation of music, speakers such as Mr. Bill Han¬ na. a noted musician in Charlotte, and Mr. Link, the orchestra director at Independence, were invited to ad¬ dress the club. John Griffin, president, reminds members to pay their dues. ' H II Members offer suggestions for the floorshow which the club sponsored in the Winter Carnival. Red Cross fills Christmas Chest Members listen attentively while plans for a pizza sale are discussed. President Jan Hagler emphasizes the need for active participation of the club members in the Car¬ nival. 46 An active service club, the Red Cross filled a Christmas Chest with items for the needy children in Viet Nam. The articles were purchased with money col¬ lected in the homerooms. Members at¬ tended the National Red Cross Banquet in January, which was held in Charlotte. Homeroom representatives and students interested in social work comprise the membership of this organization.

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Students improve skills Bridge Club members socialize during a game of bridge after school. Mrs. Clark explains values of cards. The Bridge Club provides students who are interested in bridge with the opportunity to improve their skills. Students who do not play bridge are taught the basic fundamentals at the first meetings; then they are enabled to progress rapidly with the aid of the advisor, Mrs. Clark. Varsity players recognized The Monogram Club was establish¬ ed to recognize all boys who have let¬ tered in a varsity sport. Advised by Coach Ledford, inductions into the club are held in the fall, winter, and spring for all sports played in these seasons. These athletes represented the school at all athletic events and proudly wore their green and gold letter jackets. Bubba Weedon, president of the Monogram Club, spreads the word that the letter jack¬ ets have arrived. The boys in the Monogram Club exhibit their typical lightheartedness before the camera. V Mm! 45

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Desire, ability, and diligence are traits that identify with the members of the Choir. To be selected for Choir, students must pass a vocal examination which requires a background of musical knowledge and a good voice. The Choir performed during the year for clubs, churches, civic groups, and the student body. Highlighting the year were the participa¬ tion of the Choir in the District Contest, The Festival Contest, and the Music Festival. Choir performs at contest The Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Ferrell, performs at the Green and Gold Day assembly. performs at Mrs. Ferreil, caught in a characteristic pose, directs the Choir during a daily rehearsal. Accompanists Suzanne McGuirt and Gingy Higgins play as the Choir warms up before a performance. Attired in gold blazers and blouses, the Choir Independence’s first assembly.