Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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for practical skills The family living ' class demonstrates proper eti¬ quette for a bridal ceremony. Mechanical drawing students work individually on their class as¬ signments. Miss Bethune instructs Jeri Westberg in the operation of a duplicator. Mrs. Hargrave’s clothing class learns the techniques of sewing and fitting.

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Vocational department trains students To provide opportunity for all students to become proficient in office skills, is the main purpose of our Business Education de¬ partment. There are many types of full-time jobs that business students are prepared to hold. Students who wish to earn mon¬ ey to further their education will find the courses in the business department of great value. The department is well equip¬ ped with manual and electric typewriters, adding machines, duplicating and mimeographing equipment, transcribing ma¬ chines, and a shorthand dictation lab. These students improve typing skills in Mrs. Parker’s Typing II class. Miss Bethune’s shorthand class take dictation. Mr. Robert Quillen Carpentry and Masonry Miss Martha Jo Smith English 11 Mrs. Blanche Ray Special Education; Psychology Mr. Steve Starling Science, Physics Mr. John Rea English, Psychology, World History Miss Gail Thomas Art Miss Nelda Reynolds English 11, 12 Miss Anne Wheeler Librarian 82

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Drama students perform in Festival in the Park Mrs. Pruden gives ad¬ vice concerning cos¬ tumes for the depart¬ ment’s productions. In drama, students become acquainted with all aspects of the theater. Each student takes part in both the technical and creative production of plays. The drama department took part in the Festival in the Park. Under the direction of Mrs. Pruden, the department presented a selection of one act plays, including Rise and Shine, Hello, Out There, and Lost Elevator. Our art department consists of a varied program to incorporate an appreciation for art along with the creative abilities. Miss Thomas ex¬ plains that the main goal lies within the student’s satisfaction of his own work. Our art students exhibited and participated in the Festival in the Park as well as the Shoney’s Window Contest, and the National Scholastics in Art. Becky Owens attended Governor’s School for art this past summer. The Vagabond Players give a reading of one of Carl Sand¬ burg’s works. Susie Sehachner and Debbie Herd paint scenery for the dram; department’s play, Rise and Shine. 84