Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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The lettergirls sport uniforms which spell out the name of Independence. Lettergirls march with band Rene Bumgardener enjoys a good laugh during the game. In doing their share to rouse school spirit this year the letter girls marched with the band during half-time at foot¬ ball games and shouted cheers from the bleachers during the game. Marching in¬ front of the band, they participated in the Carousel Parade. During basketball season, the letter girls were most often heard from the mezzanine, shouting cheers along with the cheerleaders. Jeri Westberg was head lettergirl. Lettergirls boost the spirit of fans in the mezzanine at home basketball games. Lettergirls cheer from the aisles during football games.

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J. V. Cheerleaders chosen by sophomores In September, eight junior varsi¬ ty cheerleaders were chosen in order that the J.V. teams might receive more support at their events. Gail Garland was head cheerleader, and Mrs. Merchant served as advisor. In choosing their uniforms, the J.V. cheerleaders tried to select outfits which they could wear after their year of cheering for the junior varsity was completed. They sold candy and beat ribbons to defray the cost of their uniforms. The J.V. cheerleaders are jubilant at the victory of their team. As the game draws to a close, the J.V. cheerleaders look toward the clock and the scoreboard. Cathy Collins leaps in the air as J.V.’s pull ahead. Fans of the opposing team are welcomed by the J.V. cheerleaders.

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J. V.’s Compile a 7-8 record Donald Reel struggles for possession of the ball. Robert Little jumps to obtain the basketball. Coach McCoy ap¬ plauds the action on the floor. The J.V. Patriots of Indepen¬ dence, coached by Mr. Tom Mc¬ Coy finished their first season with a record of 7-8. Though in¬ experience and injuries plagued the team in the early part of the season, later play produced two stars, Donald Reel, forward, and Skip Horton, guard. Other outstanding players were Robert Little, Lem Long, Mark Hagler, and Hal Beaver. Skipper Horton and Donald Reel combine their efforts in a J.V. game. SCOREBOARD Independence 62 North Mecklenburg . 75 Independence 58 Hunter Huss . 63 Independence 63 Olympic . 64 Independence 55 West Mecklenburg . 51 Independence 73 Lexington. 67 Independence 48 Myers Park . 71 Independence 53 Second Ward . 73 Independence 55 Garinger. 67 Independence 33 Second Ward . 74 Independence 62 Harding . 51 Independence 63 Country Day . 53 Independence 60 Hunter Huss . 54 Independence 63 Olympic . 42 Independence 69 West Charlotte .104 Independence 55 East Mecklenburg . 53 Independence 64 Catholic . 66 Independence 59 West Charlotte . 57 s V. Patriots find competition tough under the isket.