Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Three attend Governor’s School After first undergoing a rugged audition be¬ fore a panel of judges, Becky Owens, Connie Alley, and Bart Mensor were chosen to attend the Governor’s School this past summer. This school is held each summer at Salem College in Winston-Salem. Because these three so ex¬ celled in their fields they were given this op¬ portunity to learn more through an intensive two month study under world renowned teach¬ ers. Connie Alley’s services as an accomplished pianist are often in demand. Bart Mensor replaces his cello after a long practice 56

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Top twenty serve as Marshals Jay Alexander Becky Carpenter Wanda Connell Sandra Corriber Terry Flowe Lynn Grier Lamar Helms Sylvia James Pat Lee Tamara McMackin Karen Miller Bill Parks Lee Pearce Lynn Pearce Susan Pearre Tal Phillips Linda Smith Jeri Westberg Doreen Williams Ronnie Williams The top twenty students in the senior class serve as Marshals. Tapped by home¬ room teachers in a special assembly, the Marshals then assumed their new duties, which include ushering at school events such as assemblies. Newly inducted marshals are recognized before the student body at a special assembly.

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Staff selects Bowman, Miller Karen protests in vain against having her picture made. Chosen by the annual staff, outstand¬ ing seniors Karen Miller and Wayne Bow¬ man were elected Mr. and Miss Spirit of ’67. The choices were based on the atti¬ tudes they displayed and the personal services they have rendered to the school. Karen served as manager of the annual, a Marshal, treasurer of the Honor Socie¬ ty, vice-president of the Bridge Club, and as a member of the Order of the Patriot. Wayne was vice-president of the Civitans, as well as chairman of the social com¬ mittee of the Student Council. In this capacity he worked hard to secure bands and entertainment for our dances and other social functions An active partici¬ pant in school sports, Wayne was co¬ captain of the football team and lettered in track. Wayne also was a member of the Order of the Patriot. Wayne demonstrates his good sense of humor by hamming it up in front of the camera. Karen talks with a company that has purchased an ad in the annual. Coach Ledford taps Wayne for Order of the Patriot. 57