Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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in first season Ronnie Simpson passes off to another Patriot. Joey Howell succeeds in obtaining a jump ball for Independence. Bill Magee lays a bas¬ ket in for the Patriots. During time-out, Coach Coulter gives directions to players. Lane Hurley and Steve Flowe complete pre-game warm-ups.

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Cagers win five James Sturdivant pulls down the rebound. Captain Howard Barnes attempts two points. SCOREBOARD Independence 43 North Mecklenburg .68 Independence 49 Hunter Huss .57 Independence 65 Olympic . 71 Independence 52 West Mecklenburg .60 Independence 63 Lexington.53 Independence 52 Lexington .76 Independence 64 Country Day .35 Independence 39 Catholic .52 Independence 43 Second Ward .53 Independence 44 Garinger .77 Independence 37 Second Ward .61 Independence 65 Harding .67 Independence 68 Hunter Huss .59 Independence 69 Olympic.49 Independence 53 West Charlotte .74 Independence 54 East Mecklenburg.75 Independence 52 Catholic .72 Independence 40 West Charlotte .71 Independence 69 Olympic .85 During the course of the basketball season, seven juniors gained valuable varsity experience. The team compiled a record of 5-14 for the regular season. Charles Lipscomb, a 6’5” forward was a leading scorer as was Howard Barnes who had received two years experience at J.H. Gunn. Team efforts were hindered by the fact that the gym was not ready for use until two weeks after practice began. A lack of balance scoring, poor ball handling, and weak defense also kept the Patriots out of the winning column this season. 64

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m On the first Saturday in June, members of the student body of the new Ind ependence High School met to elect ten cheerleaders. After they were chosen, the cheer¬ leaders spent a busy sum¬ mer deciding on uniforms and creating new cheers for their new school. In August, all ten cheer¬ leaders retreated to the beach, where they prac¬ ticed cheers and made posters for the coming- year. A car-wash was held in order to raise money to pay for uni¬ forms. During the year, the cheerleaders sold beat ribbons to pay for their pom-pons and uni¬ forms. The excellent school spirit displayed by the student body was testimony to the fine work of the cheerleaders this year. Terry Titshaw, Head Cheerleader Jeanne Barrett Betsy Capps Sharon Cline Cheerleaders boost school spirit Cheerleaders burst with enthusiasm as they cheer at half-time. While the team warms up, the cheerleaders spell out “Patriots.”