Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Art Club has Christmas display Andrea Austin presides at an Art Club meeting. The Art Club discusses projects for the future at a regular meeting. During the Christmas season, the Art Club displayed a window representing the Madonna and Child. Advised by Miss Thomas, the club was organized so that stu¬ dents might gain a better under¬ standing of art and develop skills in the various phases of fine arts. To be a member, a student must have a B average in art or be recommended by Miss Thomas. Miss Wheeler listens as Jackie Wallace correctly explains the op¬ eration of the projector. Audio Visual members serve school Mark Dover, Jackie Wallace, and Ken Young check a projector to insure its efficient operation. Members of the Audio Visual Club rendered service to the school by their efficient operation of and caring for the audio visual equipment. Members must satisfactorily complete a training program before they may become a certified operator.

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V.I.C.A. presents plaques President Becky Owens glances over a newly arrived pamphlet. V.I.C.A., which stands for Vocational In¬ dustrial Clubs of America, presented the athletic coaches with individual plaques in appreciation for the untiring attention which they gave to the school this year; a plaque was also hung in the gym. Interested students who are enrolled in a vocational class are eligible for membership in V.I.C.A. Monthly meetings are held in which members are informed about dif¬ ferent vocations which they wish to pursue. Majorette Club participates in Carnival All girls interested in baton twirling are eligible for membership in the Ma¬ jorette Club. The club, advised by Mrs. Campbell, was given pointers on improv¬ ing its skill. Lectures were given which added interest to meetings. Members of the Majorette Club prepare for the Winter Carnival. M - V I c ' -v

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The Future Homemakers of America co-operated with the Inter-Club Council in working on the park, the Carnival, and school Christmas decorations. Iron-on name tags and doughnuts were sold by the members. A Christmas party for the members, a fashion show for the Home Economics classes, and an Easter hunt for the children at Alexander’s Children Home were the Club’s main projects. In¬ dependence was represented at the Dis¬ trict F.H.A. Rally in Kannapolis, the State F.H.A. Convention in Raleigh, and the Avondale Simplicity Fashion Show at Belk’s in Charlotte. Mrs. Hargrave, advisor, lectures to the club on importance of good grooming. F.H.A. attends convention Mrs. Hargrave and a student prepare a clothing display. Miss Olive, guidance counselor, speaks to the F.H.A. about the necessity of a college educa¬ tion. Darlene Long, President, and Suzanne Howell, make plans for the F.H.A. convention with Mrs. Hargrave.