Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1968 volume:

INDEPENDENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. ?§■ ! l V P j� araB|l 1 % JANICE CRANFO! Business Manage; ROGER E Staff Photo; Published by the Stu INDEPENDENCE The spirit of Independence High School cannot be pin¬ pointed as any one thing. It is made up of ideas and events which can never be duplicated and will always be remembered. The work, relaxation, and fellowship which are shared by In¬ dependence students and faculty involve many elements large and small which are evident in the spirit and enthusiasm dis¬ played by these people. From first day orientation to foot¬ ball . . . homecoming . . . class work . . . soccer . . . donkey ball. . . college boards . . Christmas party . . . club meetings. .. basketball, . . semester exams.. . Honor Week . . . wrestling . .. Junior Follies . . . Sadie Hawkins . . . ICC Carnival . . . track meets . . . student council elections . . . pep rallies . . . beauty pageants . . . concerts . . . the Junior-Senior . . . and, finally, graduation are major events that help shape the lives of Inde¬ pendence Patriots. Along with these school-wide activities are the little things which are so meaningful to individual students— a special cafeteria table . . . the hum of sewing machines . . . beat ribbons for every game . . . the click of typewriters . . . Friday afternoon . . . the swish of paint brushes . . . hoarded lunch money for special days . . . the person two seats up in English . . . the first place in the lunchline — which make a certain high school year significant. The staff of the SPIRIT OF ’68 has tried to recapture these segments and bring them together again in these pages to tell the actual story of ’67—’68 at Independence. Typical Patriot spirit is portrayed by Hal Smith as he joins a rousing cheer in support of the Indepencence cagers. Against a background of modern architecture, Independence stu¬ dents mold their lives in many areas. To convey the truth Concern felt by the entire crowd is shown in the expression of Bar¬ bara Faires as she watches the action on the field. 4 A snowy impression tells the story of not only one, but every morn¬ ing at Independence as students arrive early to continue with their search for knowledge and freedom. An element of surprise makes life worth living - as evidenced by de¬ lighted students when school was dismissed early due to snow dur¬ ing semester exams. through segments which echo student life . Each class contributes its own special part to the betterment of both the school and the students. 5 Early morning finds students from many homes and communities gathering to begin another day. Gail Garland and Dianne Long leave school prepared for a long study session - a major part of the life of every student. guided and coordinated by the faculty The band provides opportunity for many talents to be brought together and improved to sound as one musical whole. As a Junior Miss contestant Ann Livingston inspires the audience Even model studentstake time out. with her interpretation of “The Impossible Dream.” under the model school program... Student life at Independence this year was centered around the federal model-experimental school program. “Innovation” and “exemplary education” were key words in relation to this program. A model program in a model building, Independence exhibits an Humanities program ... IBM computers ... a cen¬ tral mall . . . performing arts . . . self-teaching aids ... subject matter specialists .. . nature center . .. amphitheater . . . learn¬ ing resources center. . . ungraded communications lab .. . team teaching . . . cosmetology . . . greenhouse ... in service teach¬ ers .. . Independent Study - some aspect of this program has touched each student and teacher. Led by teachers who are willing to learn as well as teach. Independence is moving rapid¬ ly toward its goal of meeting individual needs and helping each student reach his full potential. Members of the Patriot squad wait their turn to take part in the ac¬ tion on the field. 7 the major segment, strive TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life. Academics. Classes. Seniors . Senior Statistics Juniors . Sophomores . . 48 50 76 82 96 Activities 106 Athletics 134 Advertisements . . . Directory. Acknowledgements 154 177 188 Assemblies throughout the year bring all Independence students together for activities and ceremonies of common interest. Participation in sports draws Patriots into a closer relationship with each other. toward becoming a model student body. The culmination ot a year s work and excitement is tound in the Junior-Senior Prom which is held in late spring. Ours has been a year of work, relaxation, and fun 10 13 Various aspects of school life make up Enthusiastic students join in a favorite cheer. The Choir performs in the Music, Art, Drama, and Dance Festival. Pat Flowe awaits the outcome of the Carrousel Pageant. , Wrestling matches gained a wider audience during the year. Annual Sports Editor Donna Fisher decides on a date for football pic¬ tures with Delmar pho¬ tographer Bill Renfro. 14 a year at Independence Junior, William Belk participates in Independence Beanie Week. The cannon is a very important symbol of our school spi rit at Independence The cannon was deconted with green and gold for the Homecoming Dance. Mr. Salom Rizk, immigrant from Syria speaks to the student body on his life in America. Following our football win over Garinger, a rally was held and speeches were given by the coaches. Cathy Winchester is named Carrousel Princess An evening of fun and suspense are just the words which may be used to describe the Carrousel Beauty Pageant which was held at the schoo l on September 28, 1967. Each contestant modeled a suit or dress and a formal gown, before a panel of judges and a large audience. Cathy Winchester was chosen to represent Independence in the annual Carolina’s Carrousel Parade, which was held in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day. Semi-finalists in the school pageant were Pat Flowe, Pam Rappe, Irene Mullis, and Marcia Clark. Contestants were chosen by a vote taken in senior homerooms. Judges were Mr. Rusty Page of WTVI Channel 36, and Miss Mamie Zillman of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. Mr. Haywood congratulates the newly selected Carrousel Princess. Seconds after the announcement of the winner; feelings of joy and excitement are expressed by Cathy Winchester. Mr. John Phaff, emcee for the pageant, announces the next contestant and her escort. 16 Donna Porter is crowned “Miss Patriot of 1968. Homecoming incites many activities Students dance to the music of a live band. The big event for October was Homecoming Week. Many activities took place during this week. Among them were the Homecoming Dance, various pep rallies, an exciting football game, and the voting for a girl to reign as “Miss Patroit 1968.” Donna Porter, who was sponsored by Rick Pharr, was named “Miss Patriot” during the halftime activities of the Homecoming Game. Terry Titshaw, “Miss Patroit 1967”, crowned Donna, and Mr. Haywood presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Donna’s court was made up of the other nominees including: Pat Flowe, first runner-up, Barbara Faires, second runner-up, Pam Rappe, third runner-up, Betsy Capps, fourth runner-up, Nancy Black, Renee Bumgarner, Sheila Cox, Amy Freeman, Cindy Miles, Pat Phifer, Jackie Ross, Linda Stubbs, and Linda Williams. The only qualifications were that the girls be seniors and be sponsored by a senior member of the football team. 17 Before the coaches play the varsity football team, faculty member Ernie Kale leads his donkey into the gymnasium. As Buddy Floyd, Mo Talley, and Wayne Mullis heartedly enjoy the game, Tou Lagana puts the bear hug on WAYS Good Guy, Mike Greene. Donkey Ball The Good Guy’s from WAYS Radio practice before the game begins with the Independence cheerleaders. The game was very exciting. The cheerleaders came out on top with a score of four to one. The Independence cheerleaders begin the game after they have formed a huddle to discuss the technique that they will use on the Good Guy’s from Radio 61. 18 Mo Talley takes a spill as he loses the ball. An evening strictly for seniors was exactly what was in order for each member of the senior class December 6. This event emceed by Brooks Helms, in¬ cluded just about everything from singing acts to a “Miss Feather Pillow For A Day” contest put on by the cheer¬ leaders. Each person seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself. Senior Banquet is a success Jannie Shepherd, Garry Derrick, Cecelia Dinkins, Steve Faires, and Kathy Watson engage in a skit, “The Love Bug Will Get You If You Don’t Watch Out.” The “Mothers Brothers,” better known as Ken Young and Jerry Adams, perform for the Senior Banquet. Wim Vlasveld, exchange student from Holland, entertains at the Senior Banquet. Christmas comes to Independence Exchange student Andre Schuh dances to the music provided by the “Interpreters”. An alumni assembly was held December 19. The Interpreters play for the Christmas Dance. Giant tree in the mall gaily decorated by students with gold Japanese lanterns, gold balls and tinsel, brings the Christmas spirit into the hearts of all Patriots. The tree sparkled with beautiful yellow lights. Students gather in the mall for cokes and cookies at the party given by the faculty on December 19. Miss Nancy Black was chosen Independence Junior Mi-. n the school auditorium Wednesday night. December 1 T l or Nancy’s talent, she displayed many different garments wi.iji she had made. The runner-ups were Nancy Smeltzer and Connie Alley. The Junior Miss Pageant is sponsored annually by the Mint Hill Jaycees. The top twenty girls in the senior class are eligible to enter. A panel of judges selected the winner on the basis of poise, talent, physical fitness, and an interview. The winner of the school contest automatically advances to the state pageant in January. In the state contest. Nancy won the Scholastic Achievement Award, the Breck Hair Award, and the Scott Paper Hostess Award. Nancy Black becomes Junior Miss. Junior Miss Pageant is held in December Contestants in the pageant join together to do a physical fitness routine. Yvonne Meggs recites Jus ’fore Christmas” as her talent in the contest. Jack Knight, a well-known Charlotte radio personality, emcees at the Independence Junior Miss Pageant. 21 Exchange students come to Independence In just its second year, Independence was honored to have Andre Schuh and Wim Vlasveld as its first exchange students. About fifty Patriots eagerly awaited their arrival at Charlotte’s Douglas Airport in late summer and greeted them royally with signs, cheers, and many introduc¬ tions. Among their varied activities for the year, both were named members of the Student Council and Executive Council. Andre spent his year witn Wayne Mullis’ family. Coming from Luxembourg, he said he found life quite different from that at home, but he really enjoyed living in Charlotte and attend¬ ing Independence. The family of Steve Faires hosted Willem Vlasveld, better know as “Wim”, who hailed from the Netherlands. After sampling American cuisine for a year, he decided that the hamburger was his favorite food by far. Wim enjoys himself at the Christmas Dance. Andre joins office conversation during his period as an office assistant. Wim and Andre were given a get-acquainted party at the home of Steve Faires before school began. Students from Independence came and listened to records as they socialized with the new students. “Exchange students with their American brothers are from left to right, Wayne Mullis, Andre Schuh, Steve Faires, and Wim Vlasveld.” 22 These students represent Independence with honors and awards. BACK LEFT: Tommy Alexander, Charlotte Observer Staffer Award; Garry Derrick, All-State Choral Festival; Karen Thompson, All-State Choral Festival; Kathy Glenn, All-State Choral Festival; Karen Ballard, Nancy K. Bowman Drama Award; Andy Benton, All-State Choral Festival; Dennis Davis, Merit Certificate in Art; Donald Latham, National Merit Letter of Commendation; Becky Matthews, All-State Choral Festival. 2ND ROW: John Higgins, Charlotte Youth Orchestra; Mike White, All-State Choral Festival; Jackie Ross, DAR Award, National Merit Semi-finalist, Wildacres; Cathy Haywood, Charlotte Youth Orchestra; Janice Cranford, Girl’s State. 3RD ROW: Virginia Higgins, All-State Choral Festival; Steve Faires, All-State Choral Festival; Lou Lagana, Wildacres; Bart Menser, Morehead Scholarship Finalist, Wildacres, National Merit Semi-finalist, Charlotte Youth Orchestra. 4TH ROW: Scottie Wilson, Charlotte Youth Orchestra, Participant in the Senate Youth Program, Vice-President of North Carolina State Student Council; Nancy Black, National Merit Letter of Commendation, Wildacres; Hal Smith, Boy’s State. SITTING, LEFT: Becky Young, Art Award; Janet Deason, Merit Certificate in Art; Susan Corriher, Charlotte Youth Orchestra, Governor’s School. NOT PICTURED: Linda Williams, National Merit Semi-Finalist, Katherine Reynolds Scholarship Finalist; State Editor of VICA Publications; Steve Erlandson, Harvard Prize Book Award; Sam Hill, Charlotte Optimist Sportsmanship Award; Nancy Smeltzer, National Merit Letter of Commendation; Jeff McGinnis, Governor’s School, Merit Certificate in Art. Patriots receive honors . . Mr. Andrew P. Haywood was presented the “Outstanding Young Educator Award” by the Mint Hill Jaycees. Mr. Haywood displays his good-nature as he speaks with several students. Students enjoy the variety of refreshments which were provided at the prom. First Junior-Senior i 1 w i v- ill | • £| IF « 1 f ’ School leaders form a circle around the fountain as they are introduced. Grand March participants dance to the music of the Loonis McGlohon Orchestra. 24 Highlights School Life The climax of the first year at Independence High School came on April 22. 1967 when the first Junior-Senior Prom was held in the mall. With money raised from class dues and the “Miss Independence” pageant, the juniors gave the affair in honor of the first graduating class. Around the theme, “A Green and Gold Ball”, the mall was decorated in those colors in tissue flowers centered around a fountain which was located on the “I” Refreshment tables were covered with green and gold cloths, and decorated with candles and flowers. Tables for eating and relaxed conversation were placed around the balcony and decorated with candles floating in brandy sniffers. At the height of the evening, club presidents, team captains, publication editors, class officers, and Student Council officers were presented in the Grand March in recognition of their achievements during the first year of Independence history. April 22 was an evening of excitement and romance which was thoroughly enjoyed and will be long remembered by all those who attended. The Loonis McGlohon Orchestra provided the music for the prom. Dancing becomes more exciting as the music takes a faster turn. 25 Senior Beauty Donna Porter Senior Beauty Pam Rappe BEAUTIES Junior Beauty Sophomore Beauty Beth Kaba Deborah Helms 27 ACADEMICS • • • 28 29 Administration keeps L H. S. functioning smoothly The Main School Office provides services for all students and visitors seeking information. It also serves students who need health room assistance. Within the main office such services are offered as a file for locating students throughout the school day, a lost and found department, and traffic stickers. A communication system is provided for contacting persons needed immediately, for morning devotions, and for general announcements. Miss Younts is the school secretary and treasurer. She takes care of all school correspond ence, and keeps records of all financial accounts and procedures. Mrs. Maxwell, registrar, maintains all student admittance and withdrawals, student textbooks, and serves as health room advisor, student attendant, and office receptionist. Mrs. Miller, Model School secretary assists as office recep¬ tionist, handles all Model School correspondence, reports, and bookkeeping. The job of registrar in the office keeps Mrs. Maxwell busy at her desk most of the time. Aside from his routine work, Mr. Haywood is often busy discussing business matters over the phone. A relaxing moment like this is seldom for assistant Principal, Mr. Lamb. Miss Younts, school secretary, maintains all school correspondence. Guidance Department provides services for all The guidance Department provides services including personal, educational and vocational counseling. A library of college catalogues and annuals, as well as occupational information is provided. An adequate testing program is administered to all students. Mrs. Bauman, secretary, maintains student records, types transcripts and schedules appoint¬ ments. An orientation program for incoming students and a follow-up program for graduates are planned by the guidance office. Mrs. Miller works busily at typing a report. Mr. Wilson and Miss Olive are busy throughout the year administering tests, and advising students about their plans after graduation. Miss Bauman helped numerous students be accepted by different colleges by seeing that their transcripts arrived on time. The library provides individual carrolls so that students may study efficiently. Library andaudo-visual materials combine “Miss Wheeler keeps the Independence Learning Resource Center in good work¬ ing order.” The Learning Resources Center combines a traditional library and audio-visual program with the newer concept of independent study. A staff of media, materials, and subject specialists is available to aid students and teachers in the location and effective use of educational materials. Students in the independent study program may take courses offered in the curriculum as well as courses not currently available. The purposes of independent study are to allow each student to proceed at his own rate of speed, to study materials and subjects of special interest, and to develop a responsibility for his own learning. Independent study is for those students who need extra help, or who want to study courses that are not offered. A student should ask himself, “What do I need to know?”, What do I want to learn?” and “What do I already know?” — before he begins study in a subject. Each student keeps a daily logbook and a bibliography of resources. Independence is the only school in this area of the country examining independent study for everyone. Mr. Troy Abernathy Audio-Visual Specialist; Advisor to Audio-Visual Club Mrs. Willa Agurs Learning Resources Center-Independent Study; Math, Science Mr. Roy Alexander Senior Science, Physics, Biology; Outdoor Activities Club Advisor Miss Judith Aydlett Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra-Trigonometry; Pep Club Advisor 32 Col. Robert Ball Aerospace Education Instructor, Air Force Junior ROTC Mrs. Pat Bauman Secretary of Guidance Department; Lettergirls Advisor Mrs. Bobbie Berry In-Service Education Miss Dell Bethune Shorthand I, II, Office Machines to aid students in Independent Study Mr. McGraw often confers with students concerning Independent Study. Mrs. Agurs is in charge of the math and science portion of independent study. With available equipment, many students can use the Audio-Visual Room simultaneously without disturbing each other. The Audio-Visual Department is that section of the Learning Resources Center which deals with the acquisi¬ tion, preparation, storing and circula¬ tion of films, tape recordings, and record players. In addition to carrying on the traditional program of supplying materials for teachers, the Audio-Visual Department supplies these materials for individual students. The obtaining of these materials was the larger part of the work this year. 33 Cabinet making deals with the refinements of working with wood, safety in the use of machinery, and instruction in the use of specialized tools. Boys in Auto Mechanics learn engine overhaul and repair, electrical system repair, replacement of parts and fuel and braking systems. In Electronics the student learns about electrical tests and measurement, current capacitors, and resistance. New areas of vocational training include Two new courses were added to the vocational department this year. These are data processing and cosmetology. Their addition has provided Independence with one of the most comprehensive vocational programs in the area. Other vocational classes at Independence take up a large area. Included in the cooperative area are Distributive Education, Cooperative Office Occupations, and Industrial Cooperative Training. These three courses offer the student on-the-job training and practical experience as well as related classroom Typing I is designed to develop the student’s ability to operate and use the typewriter correctly and efficiently. Mrs. Ann Brown Spanish I, English 10 Mr. Warren Burgess Industrial Cooperative Training I, II; Co-Sponsor VICA Miss Vivian Burke Humanities; Marshal Advisor Mrs. Revone Campbell English 11, English Lab; Majorette Advisor work. Students in the Business Education area are given an opportunity to become proficient in office skills. The depart¬ ment is well equipped with manual and electric typewriters, adding machines, duplicating and mimeographing equipment, transcribing machines, and a shorthand dictation lab. The students in this area are prepared to hold full-time jobs in the business world upon graduation. Trade and industrial education classes make up a vital part of 34 Mr. Arnold Cardell Auto-Mechanics I, II Mrs. Irene Clark French I, II, III, IV; French Club Advisor Mr. Joe Coulter Athletic Director, Physical Education II, III; Varsity Basketball Coach Miss Janette Cox United States History, World History Data Processing and Cosmetology the vocational program at Independence. Included are graphic and industrial communications, construction trades, drafting, electronics, auto mechanics and cosmetology. All these areas are equipped as nearly as possible to approximate the machines and devices used in industry. Other important parts of the total vocational program are horticulture and home economics. These courses are also well planned to provide realistic experience for the students. Students in Cosmetology practice applying permanents, cutting, styling, shampooing, setting and bleaching or coloring of the hair. 3 $ — Drafting is designed to acquaint students with the basic elements of drafting procedures and techniques, and the drafting industry. Each Data Processing Machine is introduced to the student, and the students learn to program, operate, and run each of the six machines. 35 Mr. Blake Deal Distributive Education; D.E.C.A. Advisor. Mr. Michael Deane Orientation; Sophomore Class and International Rela¬ tions Club Advisor. Miss Francis Freeland U.S. History, World History, English 11. Miss Maxine Gibson Algebra I, Geometry Senior Math. Team Teaching used in English SAT Students with high ability and interest in English make up the Special Abilities and Talents Course at Independence. The course is an introduction to World Literature beginning with mythology and Greek drama, and including authors from Ho¬ mer to Orwell. Ten representative novels are covered, and other literary types are studied in detail. It also includes language and composition studies. This year team teaching was used in the course. Students for the English Lab course are carefully selected on the basis of their ability and teacher’s recommendation. This class is ungraded and contains sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Sophomores discuss poetry, short stories, and novels in English. Miss Smith and Mr. Kale, team teachers for 11th grade SAT discuss a question. 36 divided into four major areas Heredity and environment, biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception are also covered in psychology. There are four main divisions of the Social Studies depart¬ ment at Independence. These are Psychology, History, Socio¬ logy, and Bible. The two divisions in the history classes are World History and American History. Students in World History are given a sound background in important contributions of other societies to the world, and students in American History classes study the main events in the history of our country. Psychology and Sociology classes deal into the study of man’s mind, behavior, and his relationship to others. Bible is an elective course which studies the early history of Israel, and the life and teachings of Christ. From this course students gain a better knowledge of how to think and apply spiritual knowledge to everyday life. Mrs. Kay Golden Miss Linda Hargett English 10, French I; Biology I Future Teachers of America Advisor. Mrs. Esther Hargrave Home Economics; New Homemakers of America Advisor. Mrs. Catherine Hawkins Data Processing and Mathematics; Computer Club Advisor, Building Represen¬ tative of NCEA. 37 Mr. Andrew P. Haywood Principal. Miss Helen Hogan English 11, 12. Miss Sue Hunnicutt World History, Editorial Advisor of SPIRIT OF ’68. Mr. Johnny M. Jacumin Graphics and Industrial Communications I, IA, II VICA Advisor, J.V. Foot¬ ball Coach. Music, Theater, and Dance make up the Performing Arts Department Mr. Hanna leads the band in a number they are to preform. Students in Interpretive Dance class should have a tremendous desire to be creative. The Performing Arts Department provides for the students at Independence every opportunity for furthering their interests in music, theater, and dance. Among the elective music offerings, students may participate in orchestra, band, choir, mixed chorus, or Girls’ Glee Club. Students wishing to pursue dance may participate in one of the interpretive dance classes. Although this class is an inovation at Independence, it is fast be¬ coming one of the more popular courses offered. Theater is another exciting inovation at Independence within the performing arts area. This class offers fundamental study in media of live theater, television, and movies. Emphasis is directed toward types and styles of drama, dramatic criticism, acting, production activities, theater management, costumes and make-up. The “reindeer” pause on the rooftop during the Christmas performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” 38 Members of the Independence orchestra take a bow after their performance at “A Night of Music, Art, Drama, and Dance.” Independences’ first theater class “grows” (above) into readiness for their interpretation of the nativity at the Christmas program (right). The choir under the direction of Miss Lindsay practices during first per¬ iod every day. Mr. Ernest Kale U.S. History; J.V. Basketball Coach; Key Club Advisor. Miss Dorothy Kirby Biology I; PatriotVagabond Advisor. Mr. James Link Orchestra; Chairman Performing Arts Department. Miss Brenda Long English Lab, English 10. Red Cross Advisor. 39 Mr. William J. Lyday U.S. History, World History; Student Council Advisor. Miss Jean McArver Co-operative Office Occupation 1 , 11 ; Senior Class Advisor. Mr. William N. McCachren Geometry, Functions; Civitan Advisor; Tennis and Cross Country Coach. Mr. Keith McClelland World History, U.S. History; Inter-Club Council Advisor. Math department expands Two new courses were added to the Math Department this year to make it one of the most efficient academic departments at Indepen¬ dence. Math Improvement is one of the new courses which teaches the basic fundamentals of math. This gives the students a better back¬ ground for further study. The other new course is Senior Math. This is offered for seniors, and it is especially helpful to those who are col¬ lege bound. Other Math courses offered at Independence are Business Math, Al¬ gebra I and II, Integrated Geometry, and Functions which is for fifth year math students. Integrated Geometry is a combination of solid and plane geometry. Mr. McCachren, he¬ ad of the Math De¬ partment, teaches Geometry and Fun¬ ctions. The Functions course is equivalent to the Freshman Math course in col¬ lege. Additions to Science Department brings innovation Chemistry students concentrate on how to solve equations. New ideas were used in the science department this year with the addition of new teachers and equipment. The chemistry classes received new lab materials to meet the needs of those students. The three biology classes used a team teaching technique which the students seemed to enjoy much more than the tradi¬ tional class. Mr. Alexander is using the outdoor lab extensively with his advanced biology students. This procedure is new and is opening new avenues for future classes. Mr. Alexander and his physics class erected a pendulum over the Independence “I” in the mall. This took a great deal of time and planning on the part of many people. This was a gift from them to the school Fourth period physics students study the board fields of light, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism, along with some mo¬ dern physics. The pendulum shows Patriots the rotation of the earth. Mr. Bruce McGraw Independent Study Specialist in English and Social Studies. Senor Luis Manrique Spanish II, III, IV; Spanish Club Advisor. Mr. Morgan McKinney Drafting 1,11 Industrial Arts; Construction Trades. Mrs. Chauncey Maxwell Registrar. 41 Mrs. Peacock observes as her Art III students work on their individual art projects. This work of art by Becky Young and Pat Lee was displayed in Shoney’s window for Christmas last year. In order to introduce the student to design, proportion, composi¬ tion, and individuality in all areas of the visual arts, any interested student may take Art I. The curriculum of this course includes life drawing and painting, printmaking, weaving, jewelry, and ceremics. Art II is a study in depth of the principles learned in Art I. The same projects are offered, but the student concentrates more on perfecting his study in drawing, composition, the crafts, and design. In order that the student may work in depth in a given area if he so desires, Art III is offered. This is a course for students who have done satisfactory work in the first two years of art. The student is to plan his own program from a list of areas given. He is required to do life drawings and paintings, design incrafts of some nature, ceramics or sculpture. Three levels of art offered at I.H.S. Mrs. Jean Merchant Mr. Carl Miller Latin I, II, Air Force Junior ROTC English 10; Latin Club Advisor Mrs. Hazel Miller Model School Secretary Miss Jeanne Olive Guidance Counselor 42 Mrs. Doris Parker Bookkeeping I, II, III; Typing II, Future Business Leaders of America Advisor Mrs. Gail Peacock Art I, II, III; Art Club Advisor Mr. John Phaff English 11, 12, World History, Theater; Key Club Advisor Mr. Gary Pierce Drivers Education; Head BasebaLl Coach, Assistant Football Coach P.E. develops students mentally and physically Physical education is that phase of education which, through the medium of motor activities, guides the individual in the successful solution of the presistent problems of living. It is directed, purposeful activities concerned directly or indirectly with body movement. Desirable traits and skills, wholesome interests, attitudes, and appreciations are developed through a variety of learning experiences. The Physical Education classes include instruction in new activities, reviewing of old activities, and the develop¬ ment and improvement of skills and techniques. A variety of different activities helps to build a varied program. Through these activities a student obtains exercise, compe¬ tition, a feeling of accomplishments, and a chance to get along with others. They develop an understanding and appreciation of the various activities, and instill a whole¬ some attitude toward active participation now and in the future. Boys in Physical Education often warm up a game of basketball. Girls in first period Physical Education class start the day with warm-up- exercises. Students enjoy practicing on the tram- Students in French Class acquire a basic conversational vocabulary, placing much emphasis on conversational patterns. Spanish II classes are carried on only in Spanish. The students study dialogues containing the vocabulary and the structure and conjugation of verbs in different tenses. I.H.S. students offered a variety of languages A total of seventeen hours of foreign language instruction are offered daily to students at Independence Senior High. Five teachers comprise the foreign language department, which offers to students a four-year program in French and Spanish, and a three-year program in Latin. Fifth-year studies are expected to be added, as the occasion arises. Eight courses in Spanish, levels 1-4, are offered under Senor Luis Manrique, a native of Lima, Peru, and Senora Ann Brown. Six courses in French, levels 1-4, are offered by Mesdames Irene Clark and Kay Golden. Mrs. Jean Merchant is teaching three levels of Latin this year. Such activities as fiestas, soirees, and Roman banquets enrich foreign-language studies for students through club participation. In Latin I, much emphasis is placed on the study of English derivatives - prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Mrs. Morie Pruden English 12; Declaration Advisor Mr. John Rea World History, Psychology, Sociology, Reading Improvement; Wrestling Coach Mr. Robert Quillen Horticulture, Construction Trades; Photography Club Advisor. Mrs. Lennie Sever Typing I; FBLA Advisor 44 Mrs. Catherine Skibbe LRC Secretary Miss Martha Smith English 11, SAT; Coach for Debate Team Mr. Herman Triplett Algebra I, II, General Math Mrs. Grace Templeton Model School Coordinator ROTC Students learn facets of modern Military drilling and wearing of the uniform comprise one portion of the course. aerospace Independence was honored this year as one of two Charlotte—Mecklenburg high schools selected to participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Under this program, high school boys ideally undertake a three-year course of study concerning aerospace education. However, since this was our first year, only the participating sophomore cadets will be able to reap the full benefits of the program. Meeting each day in the mezzanine classroom in the gym, the boys were taught by Sgt. Miller and Col. Ball. The cadets added a military flavor to the halls of Independence as they donned their uniforms several times a week for exacting drills. The program has proved to be very successful in challenging Independence boys to military excellence. As assembly was held first semester for the initial selection of cadet officers and appointment of flight sergeants, squad leaders, color bearers and guards. In addition to classroom instruction, teamwork and discipline are stressed. e Mrs. Doris Weddington English Lab-Team Leader Miss Anne Wheeler Librarian; National Honor Society Advisor Mrs. Agnes Whitesell Chemistry; Red Cross and Chemistry II Clubs Advisor Miss Diane Whitlock English 10 SAT, English 12; Legacy Staff Advisor I W; New portion of academic life is Humanities Students were chosen from the class to present the questions on the Viet Nam situation. Students in Humanities class give their attention to one of the team-teachers. New at Independence, the Humanities Department is composed of only one class this year, but plans for next year will broaden the program to include many classes. This year the class consists of thirty seniors guided by a team of four teachers, one each from the areas of art, music, drama, and social studies. An interdisciplinary approach to learning, student planning, student involvement in cultural activities, and discussion of questions that men have philosophized about through the ages are some features of this program. Independence was chosen this year to represent Charlotte in the CBS Network Broadcast on December 6. Students were chosen from the class to present questions to Under Secretary of State, William Bundy and Senator Thurston Morton. The class worked in groups to decide on the questions they wanted to ask about the situation in Viet Nam. Two other high schools took part intheboardcast representing the cities of New York and Chicago. The other Humanities students wait patiently for the broadcast to begin. 46 Orientation program offers guidance for sophomores The Orientation program at Independence is essentially a guidance program for all sophomore students. All students of high school age are undergoing a rapid transition from childhood to adulthood in all aspects of life—physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and spiritual. This transition is often quite difficult and brings the individual into conflicts with himself and with others. This course is designed with the overview of giving tools, guides, and frameworks that will aid the students’s adjustment to his changing situation. The course is intended to be open-ended, allowing for many possibili¬ ties. For most sophomores, the most exciting part of the year is their behind-the-wheel driver training. Mr. Deane leads his orientation class in a discussion of logic. Before driving off in a driver’s education car, students must adjust the seat, check the mirror, and buckle their seat belts. Mr. Tommy Wilson Guidance Counselor Miss Barbara Yarborough Girls Physical Education; Cheerleader Advisor Miss Phyllis Younts Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Secretary to Principal, Lettergirl Advisor 47 CLASSES... 48 Bart Menser, Senior Class President Miss Jean McArver, Senior Class Advisor Meet a Senior . . . A senior has power, prestige, and added privileges be¬ cause of his status. He has that special mark of distinc¬ tion. . .his class ring. He takes advantage of his many op¬ portunities for he knows they will be his last. As payment for his opportunities and privileges, he provides leadership for his school, and sets a worthy example for underclass¬ men. As his high school years draw to a close, he suddenly realizes that he must face the future. He faces the future fortified with the successes and the failures of his past years. Harold Hood, Senior Class Vice-President 50 51 No underclassmen allowed—Senior Banquet exclusively for Seniors. A Senior at last . . . Victor Jerome Adams Robert Bengie Alexander Randolph Michael Allen William McDonald Allen Constance Edith Alley Janice Arelene Austin 52 With this prestige comes the privileges that only a Senior is granted. William Norman Bass Sandra Nell Bates Homer Gary Baucom Teresa Diane Beatty Sylvia Dianne Belk Thomas Allen Bell Herbert Andrew Benton Michael Turner Benton Kathryn Lee Bergstrom 53 Nancy Lee Black Sandra Jean Braswell Terry Virgil Brewer He is now “big man on campus” Donald Reid Broome Sherry Theresa Brown Marvin Jerry Bryant Brenda Sue Bumgardener Leigh Renee Bumgarner Ted Lewis Burnette Thomas Herman Burnette William Lester Burnette Robert Edward Burris 54 Veverly Ann Cain Beverly Ann Campbell Betsy Tom Capps James Troy Carpenter Charles Douglas Cauthen, Jr. Sandra Leah Childress Susan Gail Clanton Marcia Lynn Clark Rebecca Leigh C ' loninger no longer the lowly underclassman. Joel Douglas Cochrane Carol Lynn Cole Frances Elaine Collins 55 Charlotte Anita Conder Janice Mae Cooke Michael Jo Copeland The Senior Patio is Susan Elaine Corriher Carol Lynn Cowley Nancy Karen Cox Sheila Elaine Cox Christine Howie Crane Janice Elaine Cranford Beverly Sue Crook John Wilton Cross, III Marie Sally Crutchfield 56 Steve George Davis Janet Lynn Deason Carol Gladys Deese his own distinctive retreat No Trespassing—Seniors reserve the right to prosecute any Junior or Sophomore caught on the premises of the sacred Senior Pati o. Melinda Ruth Deese William Orville Dennis Garry Martin Derrick 57 Cecilia Fayette Dinkins Robert Earl Donaldson Danny Gather Dulin He clutches each opportunity Karen Elaine Earp Michael Anthony Eller Eugene Thomas Emrich Stephen Eric Erlandson Winfred Reynolds Ervin, Jr. Clinton Franklin Eubanks Barbara Jean Faires Steven Russell Faires Eleazer Hardin Firms 58 Donna Lee Fisher Charles Winston Fieenor Patricia Leigh Fiowe for he knows it will be his last 9 William Steve Fiowe Virginia Sue Flowers Roy Neal Floyd Gloria Jean Forrest Amanda Elizabetii Freeman Jerry Dean Freeman Clyde Henry Frodge, Jr. Michael Edward Frodge Edward Rogers Funderburk School spirit is displayed in many ways at Independence. The partic¬ ipation students show at dances, clubs,games, and other school activ¬ ities is positive evidence of their school spirit. Cheerleader Cindy Miles takes an active part in school spirit by selling beat ribbons to stu¬ dents. The Independence cannon, fired only for touchdowns at foot¬ ball games, symbolizes to students a sense of school spirit. Symbol of school spirit Judy Diane Funderburk Frances Arlene Furr Charles Edwin Gale, Jr. Priscilla Carol Gantt Frances Kaye Gibson Ronald Hugh Gladden Joy Kathleen Glenn Alice Catherine Greene George Henry Grier 60 Independence Cannon Dan Reid Griffin Linda Karen Griffin Wayne Daniel Grindstaff Sharon Kay Hansen James Lee Hardy William Dorsey Hardy Jerry Wayne Harkey Carol Jane Harper Fred Lewis Harris 61 Casper Gerald Hartis Roger Dale Hartis Brenda Sue Hart sell Friends share unforgettable Cheryl Wynne Hatley James Douglas Hatley Catherine Adele Haywood Donald Reid Helms Jo Elaine Helms Kenneth Ray Helms Thomas Brooks He lms Charles Allan Herndon John Walter Hildreth Dannie Craig Hill John David Hilton, Jr. William Harold Hood Doris Ann Hoover Jewell Dene Hopkins Ronnie Lee Hough Tommy Henry Houston Elizabeth Ann Howard Suzanne Beverly Howell experiences of their last year Sylvia Darnell Hucks James Sidney Hughes Harley Randolph Hunter 63 Karen Deborah Hurd Thomas Eugene Hurst Janice Louise Jamison A Senior must suffer through Marilyn Kaye Jamison Wilson Long Johnson Joseph Michael Jones Sidney Jeanette Ken- Gloria Dean Keziah Vicki Lorinna King Sandra Christine Kisiah Janet Elizabeth Lackey Louis Philip Lagana 64 Evertt Eugene Lambert Sidney Edward Lands Earl Leroy Lapp, Jr. the dreaded college boards Donald Ray Latham Lynn Everett Laycock Sandra Frances Lewis Martha Elizabeth Lingle Linda Sue Little Olivia Mae Little Robert Little, Jr. Robert Edgar Little, Jr. Ann Marie Livingston 65 Jo Anne Locklear Ada Ruth Long Frederick Floyd Long A Senior boasts his status Doris Jean McCall Fred Harris McCathorine Anna Christine McCracken Bernice McDonald Beverly Gail McWhirter Charlotte Diane Maske Myra Rebecca Matthews Henry Stephen Maye Lawrance Delano Mayes 66 Richard Michael Medlin Betty Yvonne Meggs Barton Matthew Menser Cynthia Grace Miles Leslie Jeanette Moore Patricia Annette Moore Eva Elaine Morris Larry Wayne Morris Martha Jo Morrow by showing off his class ring. Wayne Thomas Moser Barbara Ann Mullis Clifford Andrew Mullis 67 Senior girls participate in pageant for title of Carrousel Princess. Carrousel Parade Joyce Irene Mullis Wayne Hampton Mullis Richard Gilbert Neeley Christy Marilyn Nelson Terri Sue Newell Kenneth Michael Outen William Robert Patterson, Jr. Richard Eugene Pharr Patricia Elaine Phifer 68 highlights fall activities Roger Carrol Phifer Teresia Ann Phillips Sandra Kay Plyler Shari Jane Plyler Donna Lynn Porter Karan Porter Celia Kay Pritchard Donna Marie Purser Barbara Sue Query Pamela Karen Rappe Earl Heath Reynolds Janis Lynn Reynolds 69 Karen Jean Richardson Larry Bryce Richardson Edward Joseph Robinson Paula Sue Robinson Sandra Marie Robinson Donna Marie Rodgers Graduation . . . The culmination Jackie Anne Ross Mariann Ruscingo Brenda Kaye Rushing Hazel Reid Rushing Teresa Faye Rushing William Terrell Sanders 70 Lynda Marie Schreck Andre Peter Schuh Rodney Steven Sheline Jannie Shepherd Barbara Ann Smart Nancy Marie Smeltzer of high school life Anita Lee Smith Harold Franklin Smith Terry Smith Vickie Fay Smith Randy Rebecca Snead Susan Christina Spratt 71 Kenneth Benton Stansell Barry Lynn Stegall Karen Sue Stegall Linda Gayle Stilwell Linda Elaine Stubbs Roy Douglas Sustar Robert Earl Talley Dennis Lane Taylor Robert Michael Taylor The concession stand is a popular When stomachs growl, happiness is a coke and candy bar after school. Melinda Deese, Lou Lagana, and Deb¬ bie Baker are swamped with hungry customers each afternoon. Vera Ann Taylor Jerry Floyd Thomas William Carlton Tucker Margaret Diane Turner Norman Richard Turner Willem Jacob Vlasveld Barbara Sue Wallace Clarence Avery Wallace James Lewis Wallace haven for hungry patriots Barbara Elaine Walters Kathy Lynn Watson Judy Weistling 73 Henry Allen Wellmaker Brenda Joyce Whitley Ronald Clyde Whitley The end is near . . . 74 As the school year draws to a close, seniors mus t look toward the future and many important decisions must be made for the coming years. Seniors Donna Fisher and Jan Reynolds realize the seri¬ ousness of the matter. a new world awaits. Peggy Ann Williamson Ellsworth MacNaull Wilson, III Judy Denelta Wilson Nancy Linda Wilson Cathy Diane Winchester Charles Fleet Yandel! Melanie Langley Yates Kenneth Ronald Young Rebecca Cynthia Young 75 Victor Jerone Adams Jerry entered in ’66 Homeroom Treasurer 11, Vice-President 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Key Club 11,12: Golf 11, 12: Soccer 12; Pep Club 12; Monogram Club 12; R.O.T.C. Color Guard 12; A.V. Club 11,12, Secretary 12. Robert Bengie Alexander Ben entered in ’66. Band 10,11; Soccer 12; Football 10; Wrestling 11; Monogram Club 11,12. Randolph Michael Allen Randv entered in ’67. Spanish Club 10,11,12; Art Club 10, 11: Wrestling 11; History Club 11; A.V. Club 11; Monogram Club 11. William McDonald Allen Bill entered in ’66. Key Club 11,12, A.V. Club 11,12; Bus Driver 11,12. Constance Edith Alley Connie entered in ’66. Latin Club 10,12; Newspaper Staff 11.12, Editor 12; Musicians’ Club 11; Governor’s School 10; Civinettes 11.12, Treasurer 12; International Relations Club 11; Homeroom Secretary 11; National Honor Society 12; Choir 12. Janice Arelene Austin Janice entered in ’66. D.E. 11; C.O.O. Club 12. William Norman Bass Bill entered in ' 67. Homeroom President 10; A.V. Club 12; Choir 11,12. Sandra Nell Bates Sandy entered in ’66. Red Cross 10,11; Sophomore Picnic Committee; Pep Club 1 l,12;’76ers Club 12;Choir 12; Home¬ room Secretary 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Homer Gary Baucom Gary entered in ’66. V.I.C.A. 12; Bus Drivers’ Club 12; Civi- tan Club 12. Teresa Diane Beatty Diane entered in ’66. Y-Teens 10; G.A.A. 11,12; Newspaper Staff 11. Sylvia Dianne Belk Dianne entered in ’66. Pep Club 11,12; G.A.A. 11; F.B.L.A. 12 . Thomas Allen Bell Tommy entered in ' 66. V.I.C.A. 11. Herbert Andrew Benton Andy entered in ’66. Choir 11,12, Treasurer 12; Civitan Club 11 . 12 . Michael Turner Benton Mike entered in ’66. Homeroom Vice-President 10; A.V. Club 10; Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11,12. Kathryn Lee Bergstrom Kathy entered in ’66. Art Club 10,12; Newspaper Staff 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; Photography Club 12. Nancy Lee Black Nancy entered in ’66. Debate Team 10,11,12; National Hon¬ or Society 11,12; Beta Club 10; Debate Medal 10; History Award 11; Orientation Committee 10,11,12; Sophomore Pic¬ nic Committee Chairman; Junior-Senior Prom Comm ittee Chairman; Y-Teens 10; Annual Business Staff, Assistant Busi¬ ness Manager 11; Debate Club 10,11,12, President 11; Inter¬ national Relations Club 11,12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Inter-Club Council 11,12; Homeroom President 11; Stu¬ dent Council 11,12, Executive Council 12, Parliamentarian 12; P.T.S.A. Executive Committee 11.12; Marshal; Civinettes 11,12; Honor Council 12; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Lloyd Ellis Bost Lloyd entered in ’66. William Daniel Bradshaw Danny entered in’66. Homeroom Treasurer 10; A.V. Club 11; V.I.C.A. 12. Sandra Jean Braswell Sandi entered in ’66. Junior-Senior Prom Committee 11; Pep Club 12. Terry Virgil Brewer Terry entered in ’67. Football 10,11,12; Orientation Com¬ mittee 10; Homeroom Vice-President 10,12; Choir 11,12; An¬ nual Selling Staff 11; Spanish Club 12;Civitan Club 12,Chap¬ lain 12; Newspaper Staff 12, Sports Editor 12. Donald Reid Broome Don entered in ’67. National Honor Society 11; Track 11; Football 12; Civitan Club 12. James Burkley Brown J.B. entered in ’67. Football 10; Homeroom President 10, Treasurer 11; Red Cross 10,11. Sherry Theresa Brown Sherry entered in ’66. Spanish Club 11; Pep Club 11,12; Homeroom Treasurer 12. Marvin Jerry Bryant Jerry entered in ' 66. Band 10,11,12; V.I.C.A. 12. Brenda Sue Bumgardner Brenda entered in ' 66. G.A.A. 10; Choir 10,11,12. Leigh Renee Bumgarner Renee entered in ' 66. Pep Club 11,12; G.A.A. 11,12; Letter- girl 12. Ted Louis Burnette Ted entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10. Thomas Herman Burnette Tommy entered in ’66. Bus Driver’s Club 10,11,12; V.I.C.A. 11 , 12 . William Lester Burnette Will entered in ’66. Robert Edward Burris Bobby entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; Homeroom Vice- President 11; Red Cross 11; Engineers’ Club 11; International Relations Club 11; Homeroom Secretary 12; Soccer 12; Civi¬ tan Club 12. Veverly Ann Cain Vev entered in ' 67. Dramatics Club 10; D.E. Club 11; Pep Club 12; Spanish Club 12;’76ers Club 12. Linda Little and Jackie Ross await the judges’ deci¬ sion in the Independence Carrousel Pageant. Beverly Ann Campbell Beverly entered in ' 66. Y-Teens 10; LEGACY Staff 11,12, Art Editor 11, Editor 12; Pep Club 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; National Honor Society 12; Art Club 11; Inter-Club Council 12; Marshal. Betsy Tom Capps Betsy entered in ’66. Annual selling staff 10; G.A.A. 10,11, 12; Sophomore Picnic Committee Chairman; Pep Club 10,11. 12; Cheerleader 11,12, Head 12; Inter-Club Council 12; Stu dent Council 12; Civinettes 12. James Troy Carpenter Jimmy entered in ’66. Jackie Laverarn Carter Jackie entered in ’66. A.V. Club; D.E. Club. James Franklin Cathey Frankie entered in ’66. Pep Club 10; Red Cross 10; A.V. Club 11 . Charles Douglas Cauthen Charles entered in ’66. Sandra Leah Childress Sandra entered in ’67. Pep Club 10,11; Red Cross 10,11; ’76ers Club 12. Susan Gail Clanton Susie entered in ’67. Pep Club 12; G.A.A. 12; F.B.L.A. 12. Marcia Lynn Clark Marcia entered in ’66. Pep Club 11; Spanish Club 11; Letter- girl 12; Red Cross 12; Homeroom Secretary 10. Rebecca Leigh Cloninger Becky entered in ’66. Orchestra 10,11,12; Choir 11,12; Mu¬ sicians ' Club 11,12; Red Cross 10; F.H.A. 11,12; Band 12, Color Guard 12. Joel Douglas Cochrane Doug entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; Bus Driver 11,12. Carol Lynn Cole Carol entered in ’66. Pep Club 10,11,12; International Rela¬ tions Club 11, Secretary 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; ’76ers Club 12; Student Council 12, Executive Council 12; F.T.A. 10. Frances Elaine Collins Frances entered in ’66. V.I.C.A. 12. Charlotte Anita Conder Charlotte entered in ’66. G.A.A. 10; Spanish Club 12; Pep Club 12. Janice Mae Cooke Janice entered in ’66. French Club 11; Pep Club 11; Junior- Senior Prom Committee; C.O.O. Club 12. Michael Jo Copeland Mike entered in ’66. Wrestling 10,11,12; Football 11,12; Track 11; Civitan Club 11,12; Spanish Club 12, Treasurer 12; Monogram Club 11,12, Treasurer 12; Pep Club 12. Susan Elaine Corriher Susan entered in ’66. Adelphians 10; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent 10,11,12; Orchestra 10,11,12; LEGACY Staff 11, As¬ sistant Business Manager 11; Civinettes 11,12, Secretary 11, President 12; Inter-Club Council 12; Pep Club 11,12; Govern¬ or’s School 11; Senior Class Co-Secretary; ’76ers Club 12; National Honor Society 12. Carol Lynn Cowley Carol entered in ’66. Lettergirl 11, Co-head 11; Red Cross 10; G.A.A. 11; Pep Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Homeroom Secretary 11. Nancy Karen Cox Nancy entered in ’66. Homeroom Treasurer 10; Junior-Sen¬ ior Prom Committee; F.B.L.A. 12. 76 Senior Statistics essP Class of 1968 Sheila Elaine Cox Sheila entered in ’66. Homeroom President 11; Student Council 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Lettergirl 12; P.T.S.A. Representative 12; Pep Club 11; Spanish Club 11. Christine Howie Crane Chris entered in ’66. Drama Club 10,11; Annual Selling Staff 10; French Club 12; LEGACY Staff 12; Intemationar Rela¬ tions Club 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Janice Elaine Cranford Janice entered in ’66. Annual Business Staff 11,12; Assistant Business Manager 11, Business Manager 12; LEGACY Staff 11; Pep Club 11; Marshal; National Honor Society 12;Civin- ettes 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chairman; Home¬ room Secretary 11,12; Girls’ State 12. Beverly Sue Crook Beverly entered in ’66. Y-Teens 10; Pep Club 11; C .0.0. Club 12 . John Wilton Cross, 111 John entered in ’66. Bus Driver; V.I.C.A. 12; A.V. Club; Choir; I.C.T. 12, Vice-President. Karen Elizabeth Cruse Karen entered in ’66. Marie Sally Crutchfield Sally entered in ’66. Cheerleader 10; Wildcat Club 10; G.A.A. 11,12; C.O.O. Club 12. Joseph William Dalia Joe entered in ’67. Cross Country 10,11,12; Indoor-Outdoor Track 10,11; German Club 10,11; Hi-Y Club 10; 11; Key Club 12; R.O.T.C. Lieutenant 12. Dennis Wayne Davis Dennis entered in ’66. Radio Club 10; A.V. Club 10; Football 11 . Steve George Davis Steve entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; F.F.A. 10; V.I.C.A. 11 , 12 . Janet Lynn Deason Janet entered in ’66. Art Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11; G.A.A. 11 , 12 . Gladys Carol Deese Carol entered in ’66. Choir 11,12; V.I.C.A. 12. Melinda Ruth Deese Melinda entered in ’66. Bridge Club 10; Homeroom President 12; Student Council 12; V.I.C.A. 12, President 12; Pep Club 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. William Orville Dennis Buddy entered in ’66. Football; Bus Drivers’ Club; V.I.C.A. 12 . Garry Martin Derrick Garry entered in ’66. Choir 11,12, Vice-President 12;Civitan Club 11,12. Cecelia Fayette Dinkins Cecelia entered in ’66. Homeroom Treasurer 10; Lettergirl 11; G.A.A. 11,12; Pep Club 11; Choir 12. Robert Earl Donaldson Bobby entered in ’66. Football 10,11; Basketball 10,11; Base¬ ball 10,11; Monogram Club 10,11; Pep Club 12; Civitan Club 11; A.V. Club 10,11,12; Spanish Club 12. Danny Gather Dulin Danny entered in ’66. A.V. Club; V.I.C.A. 12. Betty Lou Dunlap Betty entered in ’66. Karen Elaine Earp Karen entered in ’66. Homeroom Vice-President 10; Annual Selling Staff 10,11,12; Art Club lhPepClub 11;G.A.A. 11, 12 . Michael Anthony Eller Mike entered in ’66. Civitan Club 11,12; P.T.S.A. Represen¬ tative 12. Eugene Thomas Emrich Tommy entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club; A.V. Club. Stephen Eric Erlandson Steve entered in ’66. Homeroom President 10; Student Coun¬ cil 10,11,12, Executive Council 12; Creative Writing Club 10, Vice-President 10; Square Dance Club 10; Homeroom Vice- President 11,12; Harvard Book Award 11; International Re¬ lations Club 11, Treasurer 11; Key Club 11,12, President 12; Musicians’ Club 11; Track 11,12; KEY KANNON co-editor 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chairman; National Honor Society 11,12, Treasurer 12; Chemistry II Club 12; Football 12; Photography Club 12; Marshal; Order of the Patriot 11, 12 . Winfred Reynolds Ervin, Jr. Winfred entered in ’66. Band 10,11,12, President 12; Pep Club 11; Debate Club 11; Key Club 11,12; Student Council 12, Executive Council 12; P.T.S.A. 12, Committee Co-Chair¬ man; Homeroom Treasurer 12. Clinton Franklin Eubanks, Jr. Clinton entered in ’66. Latin Club 10,11; Key Club 11,12; International Relations Club 11; Choir 12; P.T.S.A. Repre¬ sentative 12. Barbara Jean Faires Barbara entered in ’66. Red Cross 10; Lettergirl 11; Student Council 11,12, Executive Council 12; Homeroom President 11; Honor Council 12; Civinettes 12, Pep Club 11,12; Home¬ room Secretary 12; Cheerleader 12; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee Chairman. Steven Russell Faires Steve entered in ’66. Pep Club 11,12; Civitan Club 11,12; Latin Club 11,12, Parliamentarian 12; International Relations Club 11; Choir 11,12, President 12; Student Council 12, Ex¬ ecutive Council 12; Orientation Committee 12; ’76ers Club 12, President 12; Inter-Club Council 12, Treasurer; Photo¬ graphers Club 12. Eleazer Hardin Firms Eleazer entered in ’66. Basketball; Baseball; Bus Drivers’ Club; V.I.C.A. 12; F.F.A. Donna Lee Fisher Donna entered in ’66. Homeroom Secretary 10; Spanish Club 10,11; Pep Club 11,12, Secretary 12; Lettergirl 11; Cheer¬ leader 12; G.A.A. 11,12, President 12; P.T.S.A. Representa¬ tive 12; Annual Staff 12, Associate Editor 12; Inter-Club Council 12. Charles Winston Fleenor Chuck entered in ' 66. Square Dance Club 10; A.V. Club 11, 12, Parliamentarian 12; Civitan Club 11,12, Treasurer 12; Orientation Committee 12; Latin Club 11; P.T.S.A. Repre¬ sentative 12. Wim Vlasveld tackles United States History during his year in America. Patricia Leigh Flo we Pat entered in ' 66 Girls’ Ensemble 10; Homeroom Vice- President 10; International Relations Club 11.12; Pep Club 11,12, Vice-President 12; Debate Club 11,12, President 12; Spanish Club 11,12; Homeroom President 11,12; Inter-Club Council 12, Secretary 12; National Honor Society 12 William Steve Flowe Steve entered in ’66. Basketball 11,12. Virginia Sue Flowers Sue entered in ’66. S.O.L. Club 10; Pep Club 10,11; G.A.A.. 10.11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Red Cross 10. Roy Neal Floyd Buddy entered in’66. F ' ootball 10,11,12; Monogram Club 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Civitan Club 11,12, Secretary 11, Vice- President 12; Track 11; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Inde¬ pendence Steering Committee; Homeroom President 11,12; Student Council 11,12; A.V. Club 10. Gloria Jean Forest Gloria entered in ’66. G.A.A. 11,12; Red Cross 11,12; F.H.A. 11,12; A.V. Club 11,12. Amanda Elizabeth Freeman Amy entered in ' 66. Homeroom Secretary 10; School Spirit Committee 10; G.A.A. 10,11,12; Cheerleader 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; French Club 12; Red Cross 12; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent 11; Orientation Committee 12; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee; Sophomore Picnic Committee. Jerry Dean Freeman Jerry entered in ’66. I.C.T. 12. Clyde Henry Frodge, Jr. Clyde entered in ’66. Michael Edward Frodge Mike entered in ’66. V.I.C.A. Club 12. Edward Rogers Funderburk Roddy entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 11,12. Judy Diane Funderburk Judy entered in ’66. French Club 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Pep Club 12; ’76ers Club 12; G.A.A. 12; Civi¬ nettes 12. Frances Arlene Furr Candy entered in ’67. Cheerleader 10; Drama Club 11; Pep Club 11; V.I.C.A. 12. Charles Edwin Gale, Jr. Eddie entered in ’66. Priscilla Carol Gantt Priscilla entered in ’66. F.H.A. 10,11; C.O.O. Club 12; Y- Teens 10. Frances Kaye Gibson Kaye entered in ’66. Musicians’ Club 10; F.H.A. 10,12; G.A.A, 11,12; Choir 11,12, Secretary 12. Ronald Hugh Gladden Ronnie entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; V.I.C.A. 11. Joy Kathleen Glenn Kathy entered in ’66. Latin Club 10,11,12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Choir 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; International Relations Club 11,12; Musicians’Club 11; LEGACY Staff 12; Inter-Club Council 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Alice Catherine Greene Kitty entered in ’66. F.T.A. 10,11,12, President 12;iLatin Club 10,11; Majorette 11,12; Annual Selling Staff 10; Intei- Club Council 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Choir 12. David Lee Greene David entered in ’66. Radio Club 10; French Club 10. Andrew Grier Andrew entered in ' 66. Basketball 10, Boxing 10 George Henry Grier George entered in ’66 Football 10; Latin Club 10,11. Treasurer 11: international Relations Club 11; Key Club 11. 12, Sergeant-at-Arms 12. 77 Dan Reid Griffin Danny entered in ’66. Linda Karen Griffin Linda entered in ' 66. Homeroom Vice-President 10,11, Secre¬ tary 12; G.A.A. 10,11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chair¬ man; Civinettes 11,12, National Honor Society 11,12, Presi¬ dent 12; Latin Club 10,11, Secretary 11; French Club 11,12, Treasurer 11, Secretary 12; Marshal; Inter-Club Council 12; International Relations Club 11,12, Vice-President 12;’76ers Club 12; LEGACY Staff 11,12, Business Manager 12; Orien¬ tation Committee 12; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Wayne Daniel Grindstaff Wayne entered in ’66. A.V. Club; Radio Club 10; R.O.T.C. 12, A 3C. Sharon Kay Hansen Sharon entered in ’66. Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Pep Club 11; Civinettes 11,12. James Lee Hardy James entered in ’66. Bus Driver 11. William Dorsey Hardy Bill entered in ’66. Annual Staff; Newspaper Staff; V.l.C.A. 12 . Jerry Wayne Harkey Jerry entered in ’66. Pep Club 11; Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11; A.V. Club 10. Carol Jane Harper Carol entered in ' 66. A.V. Club 11,12; G.A.A. 11; ’76ers Club 12 . Fred Lewis Harris Fred entered in ’67. Football 10,11,12; Basketball 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Monogram Club 11,12; Glee Club 10; Homeroom President 10,11. Casper Gerald Hartis Spook entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; Key Club 11,12, Vice- President 12; Cross Country 11,12; Student Council Treas¬ urer 12; ’76ers Club 12; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Roger Dale Hartis Roger entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; Bus Drivers’Club 11,12. Brenda Sue Hartsell Sue entered in ’66. Cheryl Wynne Hatley Cheryl entered in ’66. French Club 12; F.B.L.A. Club 12; An¬ nual Selling Staff 12. James Douglas Hatley Douglas entered in ’66. Shirley Ann Hayes Shirley entered in ’66. F.H.A. Catherine Adele Haywood Cathy entered in ' 66. Red Cross 10; Pep Club 11,12; Spanish Club 11; Musicians ' Club 11,12; Homeroom Secretary 11,12; Orchestra 10,11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; ’76ers Club 12. Charles Ray Helms Ray entered in ’66. Donald Reid Helms Don entered in ’66. Chemistry 11 Club 12, Treasurer 12; Key Club; A.V. Club; Pep Club. Jo Elaine Helms Jo entered in ' 66. Kenneth Ray Helms Kenneth entered in ’66. Track 10,11,12; Monogram Club 12. Thomas Brooks Helms Brooks entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12, Treasurer 11, President 12; Bus Driver 10,11; Spanish Club 11; Marshal; Key Club 11; Student Council 12, Executive Council 12; Inter-Club Council 12, Banker 12; National Honor Society 12; Honor Council 12; Debate Club 12. Charles Allan Herndon Charlie entered in ’66. Homeroom President 11, Vice-Presi¬ dent 12; Student Council 11; Football 10,11,12; Baseball 10; Wrestling 11; Track 11; Monogram Club 11,12; Pep Club 11. John Walter Hildreth Johnny entered in ’66. Football 10. Dannie Craig Hill Dannie entered in ’66. Monogram Club 10,11,12; A.V. Club 10,12; Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11,12; Wrestling 10,11,12. John David Hilton, Jr. David entered in ’66. A.V. Club; R.O.T.C. A 1C. Jerry Bain Honeycutt Jake entered in ' 66. Football 12. William Harold Hood Harold entered in ’66. Baseball team manager 10; Junior class treasurer; Bus Drivers’ Club 11; Band 11, Treasurer 11; Spanish Club 11,12, Vice-President 11; Pep Club 11; Key Club 11,12; Homeroom Vice-President 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Orientation Committee 12; ’76ers Club 12; Senior Class Vice-President. September 13, 1967 — Senior Rings. Doris Ann Hoover Doris entered in ’66. F.H.A. 10,11; G.A.A. 10; Y-Teens Club 10; Art Club 10; ’76ers Club 12. Jewell Dene Hopkins Jill entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11,12; V.l.C.A. 12. Ronnie Lee Hough Ronnie entered in ’66. Tommy Henry Houston Tommy entered in ’66. F.F.A. Elizabeth Ann Howard Betsy entered in ’66. Homeroom Vice-President 10; Pep Club 10,11; Lettergirl 11; Art Club 11; G.A.A. 11; Choir 11,12. Suzanne Beverly Howell Suzanne entered in ’66. F.H.A. 11,12, Treasurer 11, Secretary 12 . John Michael Hubbell John entered in ’66. Baseball 10,11,12; Football 11; Mono¬ gram Club 11,12; Soccer 12. Sylvia Darnell Hucks Sylvia entered in ’66. D.E. Club 11,12; Y-Teens 10; F.H.A. Isabella Hudson Isabella entered in ’66. Choir; Y-Teens 10; Art Club. James Sidney Hughes Sid entered in ’67. Football 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11; Var¬ sity Club 11; Spanish Club 11. Harley Randolph Hunter Randy entered in ' 66. Football 10,11; Track 10; Tennis 10; A.V. Club 10,12; Homeroom Treasurer 10, Secretary 11; V.l.C.A. 12. Karen Deborah Hurd Debbie entered in ’66. Pep Club 10; Choir 11; Musicians Club 10,11; C.O.O. Club 12; Homeroom Vice-President 10. Thomas Eugene Hurst Tommy entered in ’66. Red Cross 11; International Relations Club 11; Bus Drivers’ Club 11,12; Civitan Club 11,12; Annual Selling Staff 12; Band 11; Color Guard 11. Janice Louise Jamison Janice entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11; Annual Selling Staff 11; Pep Club 12;’76ers Club 12; F.B.L.A. 12, Treasurer 12 . Marilyn Kaye Jamison Marilyn entered in ’66. F.T.A. 10,11,12, Secretary 11, Vice- President 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; G.A.A. 12; Art Club 12. Joe Johnson Joe entered in ’67. Wilson Long Johnson Wilson entered in ’66. Baseball; F.F.A. Joseph Michael Jones dike entered in ' 66. Football 11,12; Track 11,12; Wrestling 11; Monogram Club 11,12. Sidney Jeanette Kerr Sidney entered in ’66. Annual Editorial Staff 10,11,12, Soph¬ omore Editor 10, Assistant Editor 11, Editor-in-chief 12; Lat¬ in Club 10,11,12, President 11; National Honor Society 11, 12, Secretary 12; Inter-Club Council 11,12; Civinettes 11,12, Treasurer 11, Secretary 12; International Relations Club 11, 12; Marshal; ’76ers Club 12; Orientation Committee 12; Jun¬ ior-Senior Prom Committee. Gloria Dean Keziah Gloria entered in ’66. F.T.A. 10; F.H.A. 11,12; Chorus 11; Pep Club 11. Vicki Lorinna King Vicki entered in ’66. Red Cross; G.A.A.; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Ronald Franklin Kiser Ronnie entered in ’66. Bus Driver 12. Sandra Christine Kisiah Sandra entered in ’66. Y-Teens Club 10; Pep Club 11; G.A.A. ll;C.O.O. Club 12. Janet Elizabeth Lackey Janet entered in’66. Y-Teen Club 10; Spanish Club 11; LEG¬ ACY Staff 11,12; Choir 12; Newspaper Staff 11,12; Junior- Senior Prom Committee; Pep Club 11,12; Homeroom Vice- President 12. Louis Philip Lagana Lou entered in ’66. Student Council 10,11,12; Vice-President 11; Sophomore Class Vice-President; Football 10,11,12; Base¬ ball 10,11,12; Outstanding Sophomore Award; Key Club 11, 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Monogram Club 11,12; Wrestling Team 11,12; Engineers Club 11. Everett Eugene Lambert Everett entered in ’66. F.F.A. 10; Auto mechanics Club 11. Sidney Edward Lands Eddy entered in ’66. Crosscountry 11,12; Monogram Club 11,12; Homeroom President 12; Student Council 12; A.V. Club 12; Photography Club 12. 78 Senior Statistics $$s Class of 1968 Earl Leroy Lapp Eari entered in ' 66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; Computer Club 1 1; Bus Drivers’ Club 11,12; Pep Club 12; Choir 12. Donald Ray Latham Donald entered in ' 66. Key Club 11,12; Art Club 12. Lynn Everett Laycock Lynn entered in ' 66. Chemistry II Club 12. Sandra Frances Lewis Sandra entered in ' 66. Spanish Club 11; Latin Club 12. Martha Elizabeth Lingle Martha entered in ' 66, Art Club 11,12; International Relations Club 11. Charles Edward Lipscomb Tadpole entered in ' 66. Homeroom President 10; Student Council 10; Math Club 10; Basketball 10,11,12; Science Club 10; Computer Club 10, Honor Council 11, R.O.T.C. 12; 1st Sgt.; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Linda Sue Little Linda entered in ' 66. Y-Teen Club 10; Bus Drivers’Club 11, 12; President 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Homeroom Secretary 12. Olivia Mae Little Mae entered in ' 66. F.H.A. 10, Secretary 10; Homeroom Vice-President 10. Robert Little, Jr. Robert entered in ' 66. Basketball 10,11,12; Student Council 10; Baseball 10; National Honor Society 12; Sophomore Class Vice-President. Robert Edgar Little, Jr. Bobby entered in ' 66. Golf Team 11; Civi tan 12; Monogram Club 12; Homeroom Vice-President 12. Ann Marie Livingston Ann entered in ' 66. Pep Club 11,12; Majorette Club 11, Treasurer 11; Civinette Club 11,12; Choir 11; Spanish Club 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Marshal. Jo Anne Locklear Jo Anne entered in ' 66. Pep Club 10,11,12; G.A.A. 11,12; Homeroom Treasurer 12; Newspaper Staff 11; Red Cross 12. Ada Ruth Long Ruth entered in ' 66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; Bus Drivers’ Club 11 , 12 . Brice Lee Long Brice entered in ’66. Frederick Floyd Long Fred entered in ’66. Radio Club 10; A.V. Club 11,12; Band 11 - ) Doris Jean McCall Doris entered in ’66 Red Cross 10. Fred Harris McCathorine Fred entered in ’66. Red Cross 10,11,12; Student Council 10; Debate Club 10; Civitan Club 11,12; Bus Drivers ' Club 11. Anna Christine McCracken Chris entered in ’66. Band 12; F.B.L.A. 12. Bernice McDonald Bernice entered in ’66. F.H.A. 10,11; Sophomore Class Sec¬ retary; G.A.A. 10; C.O.O. 12. Beverly Gail McWhirter Gail entered in ’66. G.A.A. 10,11,12; Choir 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; French Club 11,12; ’76ers Club 12; P.T.S.A. Repre¬ sentative 12; F.B.L.A. 12, President 12; Inter-Club Council 12 . Sherrie Lynne Mangum Sherri entered in ’66. Charlotte Diane Mask Charlotte entered in ’66. Sophomore Class Vice-President; Student Council 10; F.H.A. 10,12; Red Cross 10; Annual Selling Staff 11. Myra Rebecca Matthews Becky entered in ’66. Choir 10,11,12; Pep Club 11; Latin Club 12. Henry Stephen Maye Steve entered in ’66. V.l.C.A. 12. Lawrance Delano Mayes Lawrance entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 10,11, Vice-Presi¬ dent 11; Homeroom Vice-President 10; Junior Honor Society 10; Basketball 10,11,12; Baseball 10; Student Council 11; V.l.C.A. 12; Honor Council 12; R.O.T.C. 12, 2nd Lt. Richard Michael Medlin Mike entered in ’66. Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Bus Drivers’ Club 11; A.V. Club 11,12, Secretary 11, Vice-Presi¬ dent 12; Pep Club 11; Homeroom President 12; Student Council 12;D.E.Club 12, President 12. Betty Yvonne Meggs Yvonne entered in ’66. F.H.A. 10,11,12, President ll.Civ- inettcs 11; Computer Club 11, Vice-President 11, C.O.O. Club 12, Vice-President 12. Barton Matthew Menser Bart entered in ’66. Student Council 10,11,12, Parliamentar¬ ian 11, Sergeant-at-Arms 12, Executive Council 11,12, Honor Council 11,12; Junior Class President; Senior Class President; National Honor Society 11,12; Marshal; Key Club 11,12, Treasurer 11; Red Cross 10. Latin Club 10,11,12; Football 10,11,12; Track 11, Monogram Club 11,12; National Merit Semi-finalist: Morehead Scholarship Semi-finalist; Chemistry 11 Club 12, Vice-President 12; Sophomore Picnic Committee Chairman, Independence Steering Committee; Orchestra 10, 11,12; Governor’s School 11: Homeroom President 10: Mu¬ sicians Club 11,12; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Mike Merritt Mike entered in ’66. Red Cross 12. Cynthia Grace Miles Cindy entered in ’66. Y-Teens 10; Pep Club 10,11,12; Ori¬ entation Steering Committee; G.A.A. 11,12, Secretary 11, 12; Marshal; Lettergirl 11, Secretary-Treasurer 11; National Honor Society 12; Homeroom President 12; Student Council 12; Cheerleader 12. Louis Danie Misenheimer Louis entered in ’66 Leslie Jeanette Moore Jeanette entered in ’66. Pep Club 11,12; French Club 12; F.B.L.A. 12; Annual Selling Staff 12; Annual Editorial Staff 12, Associate Editor 12; Homeroom Secretary 11; Junior- Senior Prom Committee. Patricia Annette Moore Pat entered in ’66. Pep Club 10,11; Majorette Club 11, Vice- President 11; F T.A. 12. Eva Elaine Morris Elaine entered in ’66. History Club 10; Spanish Club 11; In¬ ternational Relations Club 12. Larry Wayne Morris Larry entered in ’66. Bus Driver’s Club 10,11,12, President 12, R.O.T.C. 12, Squad Leader. Martha Jo Morrow Jo entered in ’66. Hi-Y Club 10, l.C.T. 11.12. President 12. Wayne Thomas Moser Wayne entered in ’66 A.V. Club 10,11,12; D.E. Club 11,12; Key Club 11,12. Barbara Ann Mullis Barbara entered in ’66. G.A.A. 10; Pep Club 11,12; F.B.L.A. 12, Vice- ' resident 12. Clifford Andrew Mullis Andy entered in ’66. Joyce Irene Mullis Irene entered in ’66. Cheerleader 10; G.A.A. 10,11,12; Pep Club 10; Red Cross 11,12. Reid Mullis Reid entered in ’67. Wayne Hampton Mullis Wayne entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; Civitan Club 11, 12, President 12; Red Cross 11,12; Soccer 12; Inter-Club Council 12, Banker 12; Student Council 12, Executive Coun¬ cil 12. Richard Gilbert Neeley Richard entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; V.l.C.A. 11. Christy Marilyn Nelson Christy entered in ’66. Pep Club ! 1; International Relations Club 11; LEGACY Staff 11,12, Assistant Editor 11, Secretary 12; Homeroom Treasurer 11,12; Marshal: Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Annual Editorial Staff 12, Senior Class Editor 12. The five minute senior lunch privilege allows upperclassmen more time for conversation in the mall. 79 Terri Sue Newell Terti entered in ' 66. G.A.A. 10; Red Cross 10,11,12, Presi¬ dent 12; Pep Club 11,12; Spanish Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; International Relations Club 11; Annual editorial Staff 12, Associate Editor 12; Inter-Club Council 12 . Henry James Nixon Henry entered in ' 66. Kenneth Michael Outen Mike entered in ’66. Radio Club 10; V.i.C.A. 12; Wrestling 12, A.V. Club 10; Electronics Club 11; Band 10,11. William Robert Patterson, Jr. Bill entered in ' 66 Latin Club 10,12; French Club 10,11,12; Art Club 11,12, Vice-President 12; Pep Club 11; International Relations Club 11; Track 11,12. Jerry Lynn Perkins Jerry entered in ' 66. Cross-Country Team 10; Track 10,11. Richard Eugene Pharr Rick entered in ' 66. History Club 10; Homeroom Treasurer 10; Football 11,12; Key Club 11,12; International Relations Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Patricia Elaine Phifer Pat entered in ' 66. Annual Selling Staff 10,12; Sophomore Picnic Committee; Square Dance Club 10; Pep Club 11,12; Cheerleader 11,12; Spanish Club 11; Homeroom Vice-Presi¬ dent 11; G.A.A. 11,12. Roger Carrol Phifer Roger entered in ’66. Pep Club 11. Teresia Ann Phillips Teresia entered in ' 66. Sophomore Picnic Committee; Junior- Senior Prom Committee; Pep Club 11; G.A.A. 11,12; Nation¬ al Honor Society 12; School Spirit Committee 10; Home¬ room Treasurer 11; Red Cross 12. Sandra Kay Plyler Sandy entered in ' 66. Pep Club 11; F.H.A, 11,12; President 12; Inter-Club Council 12. Shari Jane Plyler Jane entered in ' 66. G.A.A. 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; Inter¬ national Relations Club 11; F.H.A. 11,12, Secretary 12. Donna Lynn Porter Donna entered in ' 66. Sophomore Picnic Committee; Cheer¬ leader 10,11; Pep Club; Student Council; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; G.A.A.; Homecoming Queen 12; Junior Class Beauty. Karan Porter Karan entered in ' 66. G.A.A. 10,11,12; Annual Selling Statt 12; Homeroom Vice-President 10; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee 11 Stephen Michael Preslar Steve entered in ' 66. Science Club 11; Tennis 10; Spanish Club 10. Celia Kay Pritchard Kay entered in ' 66. Y-Teens 10; Spanish Club 10; F.H.A. 10; G.A.A.; Civinettes. Donna Marie Purser Donna entered in ' 66. French Club 11,12; Civinettes 11,12; LEGACY Staff; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Barbara Sue Query Barbara entered in ' 66. Pep Club 10,11,12; G.A.A. 11,12, Treasurer 11, Vice-President 12; Y-Teen Club 10; Homeroom Secretary 10,11; Lettergirl 11; Cheerleader 12; Homeroom Treasurer 12. Pamela Karen Rappe Pam entered in ' 66. Homeroom Vice-President 10; Pep Club 12; Art Club 11,12;G.A.A. 11. James Bernard Reid James entered in ' 67 Baseball 11; Basketball 11,12. Earl Heath Reynolds, Jr. Heath entered in ' 66. Drama Club 10; A.V. Club; Thespian Society; Bus Driver’s Club 10,11,12; Civitan Club 12; Student Council 12. Janis Lynn Reynolds Jan entered in ' 66. G.A A. 10,11,12; Pep Club 10,12; Home¬ room Secretary 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; Annual Selling Staff 10. Karen Jean Richardson Karen entered in ' 66. Larry Bryce Richardson Larry entered in ' 66. Wrestling 10.12: Cross-Country 12. Edward Joseph Robinson Edward entered in ' 66. Paula Sue Robinson Paula entered in ' 66. Art Club 10,11,12; Red Cross 11,12, Vice-President 12;G.A.A. 10,12; F.T.A. 11. Sandra Marie Robinson Sandra entered in ' 66. F.H.A. 10; G.A.A. 10; C. O.O. Club 12. Donna Marie Rodgers Donna entered in ' 66. Intern., rional Relations Club 11; Chem¬ istry II Club 12, Secretary 12; ivarshal. Jackie Anne Ross Jackie entered in ’66. Latin Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11,12. G.A.A. 10,11,12, Vice-President 11; International Relations Club 11; Student Council 11; LEGACY Staft 11,12, Assist¬ ant Editor 11, Circulation Manager 12; Civinettes 11,12; Na¬ tional Honor Society 11,12, Vice-President 12; Latin Award 10,11; D.A.R. Citizenship Award 11; Chief Marshal; History Award 11; Junior Class Secretary; Senior Class Co-Secretary; ’76ers Club 12; Inter-Club Council 12; P.T.S.A. Executive Board 11,12; Homeroom Treasurer 10, Vice-President 12; Orientation Committee 10,12; Junior-Senior Prom Commit¬ tee; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Randy June Ross Randy entered in ’66. Robert Michael Ross Mike entered in ’66, Mariann Ruscingno Mariann entered in ’66. Y-Teens 10; LF GACY Staff 11; Jun¬ ior-Senior Prom Committee; G.A.A. 11; Marshal; Civinettes 11,12; Pep Club 11,12, President 12; National Honor Society 12; International Relations Club 11; Orientation Committee 12;’76ers Club 12; Inter-Club Council 12. Brenda Kaye Rushing Brenda entered in ’66 D.E. Club 11,12. Hazel Reid Rushing Reid entered in ’66. Football 10,11; Bus Drivers’Club 11,12. William Terrell Sanders Terrell entered in ’66. Civitan Club 12; Homeroom Treasurer 12 . Lynda Marie Schreck Lynda entered in ’66. Y-Teen Club 10; LEGACY Staff 11,12; French Club 11; Pep Club 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee; ’76ers Club 12; Newspaper Staff 12, Business Man¬ ager. Andre Peter Schuh Andre entered as an exchange student from Luxembourg in ’67. Soccer Team 12; ’76ers Club 12; National Honor Society 12 . Rodney Steven Sheline Steve entered in ’66. A.V. Club; Newspaper Staff; Bus Driv¬ ers’ Club; Spanish Club. Jannie Shepherd Jannie entered in ’66. F.T.A. 10; G.A.A. 10,12; Majorette 11, 12; Majorette Club 11,12, President 11,12; Musicians’ Club 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; Inter-Club Council 11,12; Junior- Senior Prom Committee; Homeroom Secretary 12; Student Council 12, Executive Council 12; Dramatics Club 10; P.T.S. A. Corresponding Secretary 12. Joe Falcon Sistare Joe entered in ’66. Barbara Ann Smart Barbara entered in ’66. Pep Club 11,12; G.A.A. 11,12; Red Cross 12; Homeroom Secretary 11. Nancy Marie Smeltzer Nancy entered in ’66. Art Club 10,12; Red Cross 10; Sopho¬ more Picnic Committee Chairman; Majorette 11,12, Co-Head 12; Majorette Club 11,12, Secretary 11; Civinettes 11,12; Pep Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chairman; Annual Selling Staff 11; Orientation Committee 11; National Honor Society 12; Homeroom Secretary 12. Anita Lee Smith Anita entered in ’66. F.H.A. 12. Harold Franklin Smith Hal entered in ’66. Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chairman; Square Dance Club 10; Pep Club 11; International Relations Club 11; Key Club 11,12; Debate Club 11, Vice-President 11; Inter-Club Council 12, Vice-President 12; Homeroom Treas¬ urer 11; Annual Selling Staff 11; Student Council 12, Presi¬ dent 12; Honor Council 12, National Honor Society 11,12; Marshal; Annual Editorial Staff 12; Senior Class Editor; Boys’ State 12. Terry Smith Terry entered in ’66. Homeroom Secretary 10; Sophomore Picnic Committee; Square Dance Club 10; Lettergirl 11; Pep Club 11,12; C.O.O. Club 12, President 12; Orientation Com¬ mittee 12; Inter-Club Council 12; F.H.A. 12; National Honor Society 12; Marshal. Senior cheerleaders display some of their unknown talents in their Miss Featherpillow Pageant at the Senior Banquet 80 Senior Statistics $s Class of 1968 Vickie Fay Smith Vickie entered in ’67. Art Club 12; t rench Club 12; Pep Club 12. Randy Rebecca Snead Randy entered in ’66. Pep Club 10; C.O.O. Club 11; Annual Selling Staff 12. Susan Christina Spratt Christy entered in ’66. Pep Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee; Homeroom Secretary 12; V.I.C.A. 12. Kenneth Benton Stansell Kenny entered in ’66. Spanish Club 10,11,12; Homeroom Vice-President 10, President 11; Sophomore Picnic Commit¬ tee; Junior Class Vice-President; Student Council 11, Honor Committee Chairman; Key Club 11,12; Marshal; Pep Club 11,12;’76ers Club 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Inter- Club Council 12, President 12; Photography Club 12; Order of the Patriot 11,12. Herman Durante Starnes Herman entered in ’66. Barry Lynn Stegall Barry entered in ’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 10; V.I.C.A. Club 1 1, 12 . Karen Sue Stegall Karen entered in ’66. Pep Club 10,11; Library Club 10; V.I.C.A. 12. William John Stewart William entered in ’67. Track. Linda Gayle Stilwell Linda entered in ’66. Pep Club 11,12; Homeroom Treasurer 12; Choir 12; G.A.A. 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Linda Elaine Stubbs Linda entered in’66. Pep Club 11; t rench Club 11; Choir 11, 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; G.A.A. 11,12; Student Council 12; Homeroom President 12. Roy Douglas Sustar Doug entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; V.I.C.A. 12. Robert Earl Talley Mo entered in ’66. Homeroom Treasurer 10,11; Red Cross 10;Football 10,11,12, Captain 12; French Club 10; Key Club 11,12; Monogram Club 11,12, President 12; Pep Club 11,12, Treasurer 11,12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee Chairman; Basketball 11; Senior Class Treasurer; Student Council 12; Executive Council 12. Dennis Lane Taylor Dennis entered in ’66. Robert Michael Taylor Robert entered in ’66. Football 10,11; Homeroom President 11, Vice-President 12; Student Council 11; Inter-Club Coun¬ cil 11; Spanish Club 11,12, President 11, Secretary 12; Key Club 11,12, Secretary 12; Monogram Club 11; Basketball team manager 12. Vera Ann Taylor Vera entered in ’66. School Spirit Committee 10; Homeroom Secretary 10; Pep Club 11,12; G.A.A. 11,12; Art Club 11; V.I.C.A. 12; Annual Selling Staff 12. David Earl Thomas David entered in ’66. Jerry Floyd Thomas Jerry entered in ’66. Basketball team 10,11; Homeroom Sec¬ retary-Treasurer 10. William Carlton Tucker Bill entered in ’66. Student Council 10; Band 10; Bus Drivers’ Club 11; Tennis 11; Chemistry II Club 12, President; Inter- Club Council 12; Monogram Club 12. Curtis Louis Turner Louis entered in ' 66. Margaret Diane Turner Diane entered in ’66. Y-Teen Club 10; V.I.C.A. 11, Vice- President; I.C.T. 11,12. Norman Richard Turner Nomtan entered in ’66. V.I.C.A. 11; Track 11. Willem Jacob Vlasveld Wim entered as an exchange student from the Netherlands in ’67. ’76ers Club 12, Vice-President; National Honor Society 12 . Barbara Sue Wallace Barbara entered in ' 66. G.A.A. 11. Clarence Avery Wallace Avery entered in ' 66. James Lewis Wallace Jimmy entered in ’66. Football 10,11,12; Baseball 10,11,12; Red Cross 10; Annual Selling Staff 11; Monogram Club 11, 12; Student Council 12; R.O.T.C. 12, Commander; Civitan Club 12. Barbara Elaine Walters Barbara entered in ’66. V.I.C.A. 12. David Paul Ward David entered in ’67. A.V. Club. Carlton Gunter Watkins Carlie entered in’67. Football 10,11; Track 11, Basketball 11. Kathy Lynn Watson Kathy entered in ’66. G.A.A. 11,12; Choir 11,12; Homeroom Treasurer 11, Secretary 12. Judy Weistling Judy entered in ’66 Red Cross 10; D.E. Club 12. Henry Allen Wellmaker Allen entered in ’66. Art Club 10; Choir 12; Football 11. Monogram Club 11,12; Red Cross 12. Ralph Thomas White, 11 Tommy entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10; I.C.T. 11,12; V.I.C.A. 11 . Brenda Joyce Whitley Brenda entered in ’66. Y-Teen Club 10; Pep Club 10,11,12; G.A.A. 11,12, Treasurer 12; Lettergirl 11,12, Head 12; Jun¬ ior-Senior Prom Committee; Inter-Club Council 12; Civinettes 12 . Ronald Clyde Whitley Ronnie entered in ’66. Ronald Michael Whitley Mike entered in’66. Bus Drivers’ Club 10; Wrestling 10; Auto Mechanics Club 11. Linda Mae Wilfong Linda entered in ’66. Red Cross 12. Linda Kay Williams Linda entered in ’66. Newspaper Staff 10,11; F.T.A. 10,11, Parliamentarian 11; French Club 11,12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Pep Club 11; V.I.C.A. 11,12, State Editor 12; Homeroom Treasurer 11; Inter-Club Council 12; ’76ers 12; National Honor Society 12; International Relations Club 12; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. Peggy Ann Williamson Peggy entered in ’66. F.T.A. 10; Red Cross 10; Majorette Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Committee; ’76ers Club 12; P.T.S.A. Representative 12. Guy Steven Willis Guy entered in ’66. Ellsworth Macnaull Wilson. Ill Mac entered in ’66. Cross-Country 10; Football 11, Spanish Club 11,12. Judy Denelta Wilson Judy entered in ’66. Red Cross 10; Latin Club 10; Health Ca¬ reers Club 10; Homeroom Secretary 11; International Rela¬ tions Club 11; Science Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee. Nancy Linda Wilson Linda entered in ’66. French Club 11.12; International Rela¬ tions Club 11. Cathy Diane Winchester Cathy entered in ’66. French Club 10,11; Civinettes 11,12; International Relations Club 11; Junior-Senior Prom Com¬ mittee; Lettergirl 12; Pep Club 12; National Honor Society 12; Carrousel Princess 12; Annual Business Staff 12; Home¬ room Secretary 12. Charles Fleet Yandell Charlie entered in ’66. Civitan Club 11,12. Golf 10,11,12. Melanie Langley Yates Melanie entered in ’66. Spanish Club 10,11,12, Vice-Presi¬ dent 12; International Relations Club 11,12; Debate Club 11, 12; Secretary 11,12; Choir 11,12; Spanish Award 11, Inter- Club Council 11; Homeroom President 12, Student Council 12; LEGACY Staff 12. Kenneth Ronald Young Ken entered in ’66. A.V. Club 10,11,12; Football 10:W ' resti- ing 10,11,12, Captain 11,12; Monogram Club 10,11,12; Pep Club 11; Civitan Club 11; Band 11,12; Bus Drivers’ Club 11, Photographers’ Club 12; Homeroom President 12; Chemistry 11 Club 12. Rebecca Cynthia Young Becky entered in ’66. Red Cross 10; French Club 10; Art Club 10,11,12, Vice-President 11, President 12; Inter-Club Council 12; Civinettes 11,12; Pep Club 11,12; ’76ers Club 12; Junior- Senior Prom Committee. Books rest on the wall of the patio while the senior has a few minutes of leisure. Many of the activities listed were completed at schools other than Independence. 81 Meet a Junior . . . Skipper Horton, Junior Class President. The Junior holds his head high — for he’s no longer the downtrodden sophomore. He is familiar with his school and plays a major role in its activities. Since he is able to serve as a student council officer, he can therefore help shape the rules that govern the school. An important responsibility of the Junior is prepara¬ tions for the Junior-Senior Prom. He must plan the decorations, provide refreshments and entertainment, and attend to other details necessary for the success of the Prom. The Junior accepts his responsibilities and strives to make this year his most worthwhile and en¬ joyable. Sue McCall, Junior Class Vice-President. 82 83 Sharon Lee Abel Sandra Ruth Abernethy Alice Louise Alexander Ralph Thomas Alexander Samuel Curtis Alexander Juniors anticipate a busy year Wesley Bayne Alexander Suzanne Lynn Aronson Catherine Carol Auman Deborah Ann Baker Gerald Bryce Baker Karen Lee Ballard Sharon Lynn Ballard Charles Franklin Barbee Doretha Barnes Lottie Ella Barnes Patricia Gail Barnette Sheila Anne Barringer Boyd Cleveland Bartlett Roger Myers Bartlett Deborah Lee Baucom Jerel Benton Baucom Randy Bernard Beaumont Harold Alexander Beaver Judy Carol Belk Michael Gene Belk Richard Lee Belk William Cordell Belk Janet Denise Benfield Ronald Clayton Benfield Yates Eugene Benton 84 Linda Diane Bethea Thomas Lee Bird, III David Columbus Black Alonzo Samuel Bost Kathryn Louise Bowman filled with hard work and fun. Martha Ruth Braccy Harley Wayne Brafford Susan Howard Brawley Deborah Celeste Brooks Barbara Alice Broome Kenneth Lee Bumgarner Cynthia Ann Burch James Bruce Burrill Jane Elizabeth Byrd Carol Christina Caldwell 85 John Floyd Campbell Mary Kathleen Campbell Patricia Ann Capps Brenda Kay Childress Allen Christenbury, Jr. Ray Horace Christenbury Brenda Kay Cochran Kathy Ann Collins Boyce Keith Conder Edward Allen Conner Vicky Lynn Corriher Linda Sue Cowley Sandra Brian Crump Brenda Gail Current Denise Marie Dalia Brenda Elaine Davis Brenda Kay Davis Russell Jennings Davis Kenneth Shane Day William Mason Dellinger The Junior Class is responsible Teresa Ann Ditzler Terry Lee Dodd Mark Fred Dover Malcolm David Duncan Ronald Gene Edwards Thomas Carl Eubanks Alice Mae Evans Robbie Jo Fennell Ivey Althea Firms Carolyn Eileen Flowe Lonnie Lawrence Flowe Susie Ann Ford Lynda Carole Fowler Sheryl Ann Fragale Patricia Diane Frodge Gene Allen Frye Joy Lou Furr Ricky Andrew Furr Steven James Furr Belinda Gail Garland Sylvia Dianne Gibson Sadie Amanda Gilmore Cynthia Maxine Godwin Jeanette Elsie Greer Paul Lawrence Greer Charles William Grier Katheryn Mann Griffin Kenneth Edward Hager Michael Allen Hager Kathy Louise Hagler for the success of the Prom Resa Harris enthusiastically accepts the challenge of her role as Prom Chairman. Careful planning and plenty of hard work arc necessary for the success of the Junior-Senior Prom. Juniors spend long hours in actual prep¬ aration for the long-awaited event. 87 George David Hahn Sheila Dianne Hall John Steven Hamrick Richie Neil Harkey Albert William Harrill Donkey Basketball Game provides Resa LaVerne Harris Royce Michael Harris Kathy Ann Hart Sandra Kay Hartis Margaret Ann Hartsell Donna Raye Haskin Florence Irene Haywood Betty Lou Helms Beverly Ann Helms Sandra Blake Helms Kurtis Ensor Hendrix William Harold Hendrix Julia Wheeler Higgins Virginia Wyche Higgins Alysia Gail High Barbara Diane Hill James Douglas Hill Aubrey Lee Hilliard Suzanne Watkins Hodge Mickey Hollars Thersa Jean Holler Charles Ray Honeycutt Wanda Alane Honeycutt Mary Frances Hoover Norman Brown Horton Belinda Hope Howland r arol Elaine Hubbard Helen Lee Huey fun for everyone Robert James Huggins, III Margaret Ann Hulak Patty Jean Huneycutt Timmy William Hunter Danny Edward Huntley Linda Sue Ivey Harry Arnough Jamison Thomas Richard Jamison Nancy Lynn Jerry Carrying a big, husky player is a pretty tough job. This particular donkey has better things to do. Roger Emron Jerry Hathen Diane Johnson Sandra Paulette Johnson Otis Martin Jolly Nancy Dianne Jones Richard Finley Jones Charles Allen Jordan Diane Jordan Elizabeth Ann Kaba Nancy Colleen Keen 89 Lynna Lee Kimsey Russell Rufus Ledford Hermena Lineberger Judy Maxine Little Ray Little Martha Lynn Logan Debra Jayne Long Dianne Long Gary Michael Long James Edward Long. Jr. Lem Long, III Patton Jonathan Long Willie Eldric Long Henry William McCall Randy Sue McCall Juniors anxiously await Gail Garland, with her pencils sharpened and her mind alert, ner¬ vously awaits the moment the tests will be handed out. The results of the PSAT will give students a good idea of how they will fare on the actual college boards. 90 Ronald Chester McCall Melody Jinks McCorkle Jeffrey Allen McGinnis Siiuron Ann McGregor Douglas Eugene McKinney Paul Vestal McGuirt Dale Franklin McWhirter Gloria Jeanne McWhirter Richard Michael Maher Naomi Marion Steve Duane Marlowe John Stephen Martin Nancy Ellen Mason Dianne Veronica Maxwell Larry A. Maxwell their scores on the PSAT Carolyn Mayes Deborah Lee Miller Pamela Dee Miller David Julian Mize Patricia Ann Moore Timothy Roy Moore John Leslie Morgan Linda Dianne Morgan Evelyn Carol Morris Leonard Franklin Moses Donna Marie Mullis Julius Michael Mullis Myra Jim Mullis Susan Elizabeth Mullis Kathryn Louise Myers Donna Irene Newell Shirley Ann Newell Charles Roger Nix Mary Elizabeth Nixon Deborah Elaine Oates Already Juniors look forward to Karen Sue Parcher Theodore Gregg Parker Kathleen Ann Patterson Ronald Lee Peak Stephen O’berry Phillips Larry Martin Pigg Michael Daniel Poole Douglas Walter Porter Kay Frances Porter Fairy Dianne Powell Alan Dale Pressley Teresa Gail Pressley Johnny Lester Presson Dwight Mitchell Purser George Stanton Purser Sally Queen David Prestion Rawlins Alfred Stanley Redfern Mike Glenn Reeder Donald Gene Reel Donnis Carol Reynolds Howard Dane Reynolds John Wesley Rhinehart Gary Alexander Ritchie Claudette Lee Robinson 92 Shirley Ann Robinson William Edward Rorie Michael Wayne Rushing Raymond Rushing, Jr. Daniel Ralph Russell their last big year at IHS Clyde Edwin Saint Sing Pamela Cook Shannon Janice Gail Simpson Theodore Alton Simpson Kathryn C. Smith Mary Ann Smith Michael Lewis Smith Patricia Ann Smith Larry Penn Snavely Cheryl Lee Springs James Robert Stamey Deborah Ann Starnes Bradford Lranklin Stephens David Ronald Stewart John Plummer Stewart Donald Bryant Stilwell Sherry Anne Stilwell Wayne Ira Stoudemayer Donna Gail Strahn Shelley Mae Strough Wayne Moore Talley Billy Raymond Tarleton Carolyn Yvonne Tessenar Pamela Leona Thomas Karen Leah Thompson 93 The pennies collected to carry our cannon to the Homecoming Game were arranged by some artistic students. Patriotism involves both Kathy Lynne Thompson Lynn Betsy Trexler Mary Lee Trowell Susan Kristina Tucker Connie Elaine Turner Paul Douglas Tyndell Jeffrey Lynn Ward Janet Ann Wathey Naomi Lee Weatherly Sara Frances Welch Howard Edward West, Jr. Jill Marie Westberg Deborah Lynn Wiggins Gary Baldwin Williams Gary Russell Williams 94 Lanny Everette Williams Dorothy Scott Wilson Margaret Elaine Wilson Michael Lewis White Jessup Sholar Whitley Robert Harrison Wright Woodrow Wilson Wright Susan Alice Wrigley Pattie Sue Yandell Douglas Merritt York School and Country Patriotism at Independence means love of school and country. Just as the United States flag symbolizes patrio¬ tism to our country, the big “I” in the mall represents pa¬ triotism to our school. The goal for all Patriots should be loyalty to school and country. 95 Meet a Sophomore . . . The sophomore begins his high school life confused, alone, and bewildered. The work is difficult, and the teachers are new. All halls look the same to him, and all steps lead to the wrong classroom. After the adjust¬ ments to his new school, the sophomore becomes a valuable member of the student body. He displays abun¬ dant school spirit and actively participates in many clubs and sports events. He works hard his first year, for the sophomore often carries a heavy load of aca¬ demic courses. The Sophomore Picnic proves a fitting climax for his first year of high school. Gary Rackley, Sophomore Class President Chip Kerr, Sophomore Class Vice-President 96 Janet Killian, Sophomore Class Secretary 97 Susan Denise Almond Kenneth Neil Bailes Cynthia Dianne Bailey Nona Elizabeth Bailey Brenda Jean Ballard Susan Dawn Banister Jennie Ree Barnhill James Marvin Barrett Andrea Carol Bartlett David Bruce Baucom Debra Lynn Baucom Jacqueline Page Baucom Sheila Starr Baucom Margie Yvonne Belk Ralph Moore Benefield Steve Robert Benefield Larry Gray Benton Linda Mae Benton The Sophomore makes his Delores Joy Biggers Janice Kay Blume Pressley Eugene Bolton Phyllis Marie Bost Evelyn Marie Bowar Sally Ann Bowen Deborah Delores Bowers Judy Lynn Bowman Charles Marion Brackett Roger Steven Braswell Jerry Ray Brauda Beverly Jane Brown Donna Elaine Brown Carolyn Elaine Bryant Larry Dean Bumgardner William Graham Burch Hal Vernon Burnette Ernest Burr James Michael Burris Paula Marie Burrows Jo Beth Bussells Mary Jo Campbell Sidney Allen Carpenter John Luther Carriker Nellie Dianne Cathey Ben Wesle Christenbury Jean Denise Cloninger Debbie Lynn Cloud Daniel Lynn Cochrane Richard Michael Cochrane Sandra Jean Cochrane Margo Elizabeth Cogan Troy DeVaughnCole Rita Ann Coleman James Darrell Connell Nancy Ellen Connell David O’Neal Cook Sherrin Marie Cook Sophomores are active in all areas of school life. Many of them are members of the school band. Mary Ruth Cootes Jeffery R. Copeland Pamela Jean Cothran Gary Wriston Cox contribution Walter Edward Cox Don Wayne Cribb Rebecca Ann Cruse John David Culp Charles Michael Current Polly Ann Cuthbertson Charles Jefferson Davis Jennifer Lynn Davis Richard Brooks Davis S tephen Larry Davis Joel Lynn Deese John Phil Dennis Teresa Anne Derrick Thelma Delois Digsby Dianna Lavon Dodd Donald Earl Donahue Linda Dianne Dorton William Osgood Duke Beverly Sue Dulin Patricia Darlene Dulin Robert Hood Dulin Joyce Dean Duncan Cynthia Ann Edwards Gary Lynn Faile Gregory Lyle Faile Cynthia Gail Faires Dennis Querry Ferguson Charles Michael Flowe Elizabeth Anne Flowe Frederick Lee Floyd Anna Marie Forbes Gary Baxter Forbis Phyllis Annette Foster Deborah Ann Freeman 99 Risa Carol Fuller Linda Janet Gale Nancy Joan Garland Cathy Sue Gilmar Johnny Franklin Gladden Debbie June Glosson Delores Ann Godwin J “ yer The bus is often his only Johnny Michael Gossette Cynthia Jean Grandy Henry Steve Grathwohl Timothy Lane Graves Until he gets his driver’s license, the sophomore often depends on the bus Charles Lewis Greene for transportation to and from school. Shari Dawn Greene means of transportation Dorothy Elizabeth Grier Kathy Susan Grier Brenda Lee Griffin Nancy Louise Griffin William Harrison Griffin Stephaney Marie Grooms Jeanne Ann Guillen Dale Bernard Guin Lisa Yvette Guzman Darrell Lee Hagler Marvin Steve Hagler Sandra Kate Hagler Joyce Maria Haley Patricia Elaine Hamby Randy Allen Hansen Dorothy Agnes Hare Martha Sheral Hargett David Glenn Harper Carol Elaine Hartis Cathey Elizabeth Hartis Charles Newton Hartis Beverly R. Hartsell Debbie Lynn Harvey Brenda Jean Hatley 100 Lauren Eugenia Hawkins Francis Reid Hayes John Calhoun Hayes Joseph Nelson Hedgepeth Elizabeth Margaret Hagenbart Deborah Elaine Helms Linda Kay Helms Ronald Flynn Helms William Rodney Hendrick Janice Ellen Herman Randy Darrell Herrin John Ward Higgins Marcie Lee Hildreth Sandy Marie Hiner Michael Raymon Hooks Linda Diane Hoover Verona Ann Hopkins Nona Gayle Homback Beryl Lynn Houston Carolyn Ann Houston Gary Neal Houston Susan Jean Howard Brenda Kay Howie Mildred Victoria Howie Katherine Anne Howland Janet Lynne Hubbard Debbie Gail Huneycutt Donna Malinda Huneycutt Thomas Andrew Hunter Brenda Faye Huntley Jack Harold Hurst Thomas Whitted Innes Michael Wayne Jamison Daryl B. Jenkins Philip Len Jenkins Vanessa Ann Jenkins Leslie Lavette Jester Kathryn Virginia Johnson Charles Johnston Nancy Lee Jones Harvey Chapman Kerr Mary Jane Kerr Michael Ross Kerr James Coleman Kiker Janet Lee Killian Patricia Kay Kimmons Lewis Melvin Kimrey Utsey Harold Kinder Edward Lee King Pamela Jo Kirkpatrick Joseph Michael Kisiah Joseph Sidney Kistler Doris Ann Knotts Joe Douglas Knotts 101 Nelda Lynn Knotts Paula Marie Lagana Charles Joe Laney Wayne Leslie Langford Susan Oneta Leitaker Daniel Charles Ligon George William Lineberger John Robert Lineberger Frederick Max Little Nita Inez Little John Howard Locke Clematine Long Hazel Jean Long Byron Dale Luna Marilyn Elizabeth McCall Linda Kay McCarley Harvey Ellis McComb Michael Eugene McDonald During his first year Brenda Sue McWhirter Brenda Mae Manus Sandra Denise Martin Stephen Alan Martin John Clarence Mast Wilma Ann Mayes Sadie Belinda Maynard Charlene Denise Merritt Joyce Elaine Moore Samuel Andrew Moore Sarah Rose Moore Ronald Alan Morris Barry Glenn Morrow Nancie Kay Morrow Adrian Hunter Mullis Deborah Ann Mullis Deborah Lucille Mullis Nancy Louise Mullis Linda Joyce Nance Neal Reid Nelson Roy Earle Newell Brenda Gail Nix Charles Lynn Nixon Doris Louise Nooe 102 The mall provides an excellent area for sophomores to mingle with upperclassmen. he makes many new friends. Kenneth McCoy Norris Vickie Carol Norwood Christine Osborne Cynthia Lorinda Outen David Michael Owens Kathy Jean Painter Mary Elizabeth Parker Debora Leigh Patterson Mary Jean Petrie Linda Dianne Petty Helen Hagler Phifer Kathy Jo Philbeck Ronald Phillip Pigg David Lawrence Poole Rene Leigh Powell Jeffery Worth Preslar Paul Wilson Pressley Vickie Lynn Presson Gary Martin Rackley Benjamin Homer Reeder Charles Conner Reid Randall Harrell Renegar Amanda Gail Reynolds Keith Michael Reynolds Norman Dennis Reynolds Steven D. Richardson Deborah Kaye Roberts Edith Adele Roberts Allen Creed Robertson Catherine Diane Robertsoi 4 The “light of learning’ Charles Lee Robinson James Robert Robinson Walter James Robinson Rebecca Jean Rodgers Ashlyn Dale Ross Ralph Stephen Ross Sandy Douglas Ross Suzanne Marie Rowell Katherine Ann Rushing Sharon Lee Saine Jennings David Sanders Lrank Lawrence San ten Leslie Wayne Schreck Rodney Lee Sebastian Barbara Lynne Sells Patricia Shepherd Janet Marie Shoemaker Victoria Lynn Shook ’ has begun Donna Sue Simpson Ann Elizabeth Sistare Elizabeth Ann Smeltzer Bobby Keith Smith Karen Smith Roger Dale Smith Terri Annalisa Smith Thomas Gregory Smith Susan Elayne Snyder Carolyn Stafford Vivian Elaine Stafford Kathy Dianne Starnes Patricia Ann Stephens Charles Richard Stewart Charlotte Lynn Stewart Paul Richard Stinson Eddie Ray Stoudemayer Coralee Strough David Michael Stubbs Joseph Lee Summerville James Randy Sustar Paula Sue Sutton Carl Robert Swafford Ronald Joe Tanner John Robert Thomason Janet Gail Thompson Gena Dolores Thornburg Timothy R. Tompkins Thomas Woodson Troutman Dennis Raymond Turner 104 Sally Karen Turner Brenda Sue Tweed Myrtle Sanola Vaugh Gloria Ann Watts Chester Wayne Weaver Deborah Sue Welch for him. Timothy Ray Wentz James Talbot West Louise Monica Wetzler Carol Llaine Whitesell The “light of learning” has just started for the sophomore. With his first year behind, he now has two more happy years to anticipate. Anita Diane Whitley Donna Patricia Whitley Alan Reid Williams Dana Bevins Williams Donald Lee Williams Douglas Eric Williams Lester George Williams Linda Williams Paul Preston Williams Robert Clyde Williamson Steven Guy Willis Janice Delia Wilson Linda Ann Wilson William Kenny Wilson William Wayne Wood Nora Jane Worley Ronnie Boyd Yandle Cynthia Jane Young 105 ACTIVITIES . . . 106 107 Civitan serves school Civitans discuss club business. The Civitan and Civenette Clubs of Independence once again fullfilled their purpose of service to the school. Early in the year the Civitan challenged the faculty in the annual Civic Bowl. An enjoyable game was played with the final score in favor of the faculty 12-2. They were extremely active in a can¬ ned food drive at Thanksgiving. The Civitan Club was led by Wayne Mullis. In the fall, the Civenettes visited the patients at the Reha¬ bilitation Hospital. Bean bags were made for a joint project of Zone 3 in District West. They were sent to a hospital for the deaf in Gastonia. The Civenettes held a Saturday work day once each month. At this time president Susan Corriher might have been found sweeping the parking lot! Both clubs held in¬ ductions at mid-year and during the spring. Both clubs attend¬ ed the District West Convention held in Winston Salem at the end of the year. Susan Corriher, president, and Resa Harris spill the beans. Faculty and students battle in Civic Bowl. Civenettes debate a service project. 108 Key Club sister, Keyettes, formed Hal Smith tends the chain at the Civic Bowl. Steve Erlandson, president of the Key Club, discusses Father-Son night. The Key Club continued its pattern of service this year while its sister club, the Keyettes, was chartered by the Student Council. The Key Club served the school with monthly parking lot cleanups. As a money making project they held a tray-carrying service at lunch for students and teachers. The homecoming dance early in the year was sponsored by the Key Club who was also responsible for the student directory. A Father-Son banquet was held during the year. A Sandy Nininger scholarship for a worthy senior was awarded at the end of the year. An out¬ standing Key Club member received an award of merit at the conclusion of the Key Club’s year of service to the school. Key Club contributes canned food at Thanksgiving. Cindy Miles, chairman for organization, reflects on a point at a meeting. Keyettes at an organizational meeting. 109 76ers form card section The 76er’s Club was established during the academic year 1967-1968 to promote school spirit through a card section. Members totaled seventy-six to symbolize the “Spirit of Se¬ venty-Six.” Card section leader was Wayne Mullis, and Steve Faires served as president. Among the cards displayed were those bearing such items as “I” and “Hi” plus the actual portrait of a Patriot. The card section was used at the football games. no Beverly Campbell examines one of her many sports banners. Mariann Ruscingno, president, illustrates Pep Club spirit. Tricia Capps models the Independence Beanie. Pep Club sponsors I.B.W. The Pep Club was responsible for sports publicity in the form of posters and banners during the year. The annual Sadie Haw¬ kins Dance was sponsored by the club shortly after first semes¬ ter. Miss Aydlett advised the club while Mariann Ruscingno serv¬ ed as president. One of the most important items the Pep Club was responsible for was I.B.W.—Independence Beanie Week. Green and gold beanies with the “I” emblem were sold during December. The Pep Club sold programs for the football games in the fall. A car wash was sponsored in late January. From beanies to the Sadie Hawkins Dance, it proved to be a very exciting year. The Pep Club is a pyramid of spirit. Ill FTA attends convention The Future Teachers of America contin¬ ued its purpose of promoting the teaching profession. Candy sales were held to add money to the club’s treasury. The Future Teachers of America State Convention was held early in the year, and Independence FTA members represented the school at the convention. One of the most important events in the FTA calendar was Teacher Appreciation Day which was held by the FTA in recognition of the valuable service the faculty renders the student body. A spring field trip was taken to a local school to observe teaching methods. Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Golden served as advisors, and Kitty Green was president. Kitty Greene discusses Teacher Appreciation Day with FTA members. Red Cross sells doughnuts Under president Terri Newell and advisor Mrs. Whitesell, the Red Cross had a very successful year. Doughnut sales were held throughout the year to raise money. One member of each home¬ room was elected to membership in the Red Cross Club. The Red Cross sponsored various beneficial projects during the year including a collection drive in the fall. Red Cross members plan a service project. 112 Bus Drivers serve school The Bus Drivers’ Club met to set up plans for a program. Linda Little presides. msm. The Bus Drivers’ Club has a major function of transport¬ ing students to and from sch¬ ool. The club therefore so¬ ught to promote a better understanding of the laws and regulations governing school buses, increase interest in the operation of school buses, and most important, to gain the respect of the public. Se¬ veral recreational trips were held during the year includ¬ ing a picnic and hayride. Mr. Lamb served as club adviser. Jazz Ensemble formed The Independence Jazz Ensemble was formed during the winter to increase able students’ knowledge of music and to help them become familiar with America’s native art form- -jazz. The Ensemble was under the direction of Mr. Bill Hanna and Mr. Keith McClelland. It emphasized various types of popular music and jazz. The ensemble sponsored jazz concerts during the year. Mr. Hanna illustrates rhythm with a trombone. 113 Choir sings at MADD The choir was under the direction of Miss Lindsay during the school year 1967- -1968. Some of the memorable performances of the choir ensemble were at the Thanksgiving Assembly and the December 18th, “A Night of Music, Art, Drama and Dance.” A party at the Open Kitchen was held after the latter performance. The choir met daily during first period. Steve Faires served as president. The choir was ac¬ companied by pianists Connie Alley and Gingy Hig¬ gins. The choir proved itself a valuable asset to the school during the year. N . The choir rehearses “Come All You Fair and Tender Maid.” Steve Faires receives a conducting lesson from Miss Lindsay. The choir performs at “A Night of Music, Art, Drama and Dance.” Sopranos sing at the MADD performance December 18th. The choir prepares to render an item from their repertoire at the Thanksgiving assembly. 114 Marching Band performs The band of Independence Senior High, under the dir¬ ection of Mr. Bill Hanna, represented the school at various school and city functions. The marching band executed its manuvers at football games. The band played at such community functions as the Shrine Bowl Football Game and the Thanksgiving Day parade. The band participated in the Program “A Night of Music, Art, Drama, and Dan¬ ce” on December 18, 1967. The purpose of the club of which Winfred Ervin was president is to further all mem¬ bers instrumentally. The school can certainly be pleased with the progress made by the band during this year in size and quality of music. The band rehearses during sixth period. The band performs at “Night of Music, Art, Drama and Dance.” The Marching Band performs at the Catholic game, September 22. 115 A. V. members operate equipment The Audio Visual Club provided students and faculty with audio visual equipment throughout the year. Mr. Abernathy, audio visual specialist for the school, served as advisor. Members of the club were trained in school equipment unfami¬ liar to them. Don Helms, student advisor, operates a projec¬ tor. Brooks Helms, president, explains operation of taping equipment to members. Majorettes twirl Janie Shepherd proposes candy sales as a money making project. The majorettes in their patriot uniforms prepare for a football game. The Majorette Club promoted twirling among its members during the year. They twirled to music in routines at basketball halftimes as well as being present at the football games. Janie Shepherd served as president of the club, while Martha Logan was head and Nancy Smeltzer was co¬ head of the majorette squad. 116 Art Club constructs sculpture The Art Club examines recent art work. Becky Young shows her interest in ceramics to the club. Chemistry Club visits Duke labs The Art Club was led during the year by Becky Young with Mrs. Peacock as advisor. It promoted appreciation of visual arts such as paintings, sculpture, graphics, and crafts throughout the stu¬ dent body. The club displayed its work in the mall for “A Night of Music, Art, Drama, and Dance.” A wall sculpture was built by the Art Club for the school. The Chemistry club makes plans for the Wilmington field trip. Bill Tucker, president, diagrams a water molecule for the club. Mrs. Whitesell explains the mcttler to chemistry students. The Chemistry II Club served its members in the advancement of their chemical knowledge during the year. Field trips were made to National Wel¬ ders Supply Company and Celanese in Charlotte. In the spring the club visited Wilmington to see the salt-water purifi¬ cation plant as well as the Duke Uni¬ versity laboratory at Beaufort, North Carolina. V T.V. debates held Coach Smith and Pat Howe discuss club finances. The Debate Club continued the valuable service of spon¬ soring the Independence High School Debate Team. It also provided debate experience for those not on the team. This year saw the creation of a novice team to train members for the already existing varsity team. The proposition which the debate team debated during the year dealt with the timely topic of crime prevention. Three propositions under this general heading were also used. Debate team members met once a week with Coach Smith to learn debate technique. The team went to a fall workshop in Chapel Hill and parti¬ cipated in tournaments throughout the year. Both the affir¬ mative and negative teams debated over television- -Channel WTIV. The first debate took place on January 22, 1968 at the television station. The affirmative team, composed of Nancy Black and Susan Brawley, won this debate. Ken Bai- les and Wayne Brafford were the negative varsity debaters. Coach Martha Smith attended a debating class at Davidson College the previous summer to aid the team. Attractive flowers made by the club from paper were sold as a money making project. Pat Flowe was president of the club. Resolved that what? Varsity debaters Nancy Black, Wayne Brafford, and Susan Braw¬ ley research the topic. 118 Sandy Plyler, president, reads a thank you note. FHA members read homemaking pamphlets Pledge of allegiance begun Membership in the International Relations Club is open to students interested in world affairs. The club had previously se¬ emed a United States flag for each homeroom, and during the year the club initiated the daily pledge of allegiance to the Hag. Special guest speakers included Naim Ahmed ot Pakistan. Mr. Deane served as club advisor. Nancy Black, president, sought to plan programs to increase club members’ awareness of current events. FHA attends rally The Future Homemakers of America actively promoted the worth of homemaking skills during the year. One of the FHA projects was completion of the Homemaker Degrees of Achie¬ vement. A Christmas party was held as well as a Mother- Daughter Banquet. Mrs. Hargrave advised the club while Sandy Plyler filled the office of president. FHA members accompan¬ ied by Mrs. Hargrave attended a fall district rally at Hunter Huss. Easter baskets were given to the Alexander Children’s Home by the club at Easter holidays. The Future Home¬ makers attended the state FHA convention at the end of the year. Nancy Black selects music for the pledge of alle¬ giance. IRC members examine a bulletin board pertaining to American history. 119 Roman Banquet held The Latin Club, under Mrs. Merchant’s direction, continued to give its members a greater appreciation of the traditions and customs associated with the Latin language. A Roman Banquet was held in the spring with observance of these customs. One of the interesting speakers to the club was Winfred Ervin. At this time slides of Europe were shown, including ones of Roman ruins. Kathy Glenn served as president of the club. Mrs. Merchant addresses members of the club. Debbie Long and Kay Campbell enjoy refreshments at a program meeting. Students go Spanish The purpose of the Spanish Club is to better acquaint the student body with Spanish culture. This purpose is emphasized during Spanish Week which was held the last week of February. The highlight was a party at which everyone dressed in a Spanish costume and Spanish food was served. Guest speakers from several Spanish-speaking countries spoke to the club Ay during the week. Senor Manrique advised the club, and Susan Brawley was president. Did someone mention pinatas? Susan Braw ley presides as the club sets a date for Spanish Week. 120 French Club celebrates Noel “Parlez-vous Francais?” asks Sara Welch. The French Club celebrated Christmas with a festive party mixed with French carols and refreshments. The Noel theme was also the subject of the club’s Christmas decorations. One of the programs of the club featured a foreign exchange student from France. For its carnival project the French Club operated a Parisian cafe to give the carnival a truly French air. Mrs. Clark advised the club, and Linda Williams was president. Mrs. Clark adds music to a program. President Linda Williams pours punch for French Club members. F.B.L.A. sends cards to Vietnam The Future Business Leaders of America Club was led by Gail McWhirter and advised by Mrs. Sever and Mrs. Parker. Programs held during the year related to business and oppor¬ tunities in business. The Future Business Leaders sought to boost the confidence in business careers held by their members. At Christmas members made Christmas cards to send to Charlottean soldiers in Viet Nam. Gail McWhirter conducts a F.B.L.A. meeting. Members discuss a service project. 121 Vocational education stressed I he Distributive education Clubs of America, with advisor Mr. Deal, brought D.L. students together for social activities and programs relating to vocational education. Mike Medlin was president of the DLCA club during the year. Students met in class two periods each day and then went to their jobs under the distributive education program. C.O.O. holds party for orphanage The Cooperative Office Club of Independence, C.O.O., was advised by Miss McArver. A number of interesting projects were completed. On December 17, a Christmas party was held for grades one through three of Thompson Orphanage. The club also made bookmarks to give to the faculty at Christmas. One of the programs of the C.O.O. was a demonstration by Nova Cosmetics. Terry Smith was president of the club. Miss McArver helps Yvonne Meggs with a business problem. lerry Smith, C.O.O. president, and other C.O.O. members work on office practice. 122 Bumper stickers sold by lettermen The Monogram Club with Mo Talley as president, honors outstanding players of school teams with membership. One of the purposes of the Monogram Club is to encourage good sportsmanship. Mr. Ledford was the club advisor during the year. One of the projects of the club was the sale of bumper stickers. The stickers were on a green and yellow color scheme and had a Patriot and the school name on them. The Monogram Club discusses a project for the ICC Carnival. G.A.A. attends state conference The Girls Athletic Association members were advised by Miss Yarborough. The club held a street dance in May. The G.A.A.’s went to Greensboro in May to participate in the North Carolina Girls Athletic Association Play Day. The members of the club enjoyed a spring excursion to tire beach in May. They battled the women faculty in the student faculty game. Donna Fisher served as president of the club. G.A.A. members play ball. Donna Fisher, president of the G.A.A., exercises on the parallel bars. 123 National Honor Society recognizes scholarship, leadership, character, Connie Alley Nancy Black Beverly Campbell Susan Corriher Janice Cranford Steve Erlandson Pat Flowe Linda Griffin Brooks Helms Sidney Kerr Lou Lagana Robert Little Bart Menser Cindy Miles Teresia Phillips Jackie Ross Mariann Ruscingno Nancy Smeltzer Hal Smith Terri Smith 124 Marshals serve school during year Hal Smith Terri Smith Kenny Stansell Linda Williams Nancy Black Beverly Campbell Susan Corriher Janice Cranford Steve Erlandson Linda Griffin Brooks Helms Sidney Kerr Ann Livingston Bart Menser Cindy Miles Christy Nelson Donna Rodgers Jackie Ross Chief Marshal Mariann Ruscingno Nancy Smeltzer 125 Order of the Patriot The Order of the Patriot was established to recognize those students who have served the school and student body without regard to their own personal advancement. Two in¬ ductions were held during the year. Jackie Ross and Bart Menser were co-chairmen. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: Sidney Kerr, Roddy Funder- burke, Brooks Helms, Gerald Har- tis, Charles Lipscomb, Mr. Hay¬ wood, Steve Erlandson, Bart Menser. SECOND ROW: Linda Griffin, Nancy Black, Dianne Maxwell, Connie Alley, Hal Smith, Jackie Ross, Scottie Wilson. FRONT: Kenny Stansell, Mariann Ruscingno, Lou Lagana. NOT PICTURED: Sam Hill, Betsy Capps, Lawrence Mayes, Linda Williams, Mr. Alfred S. Bowman, Dr. Robert Hanes. ULmgrr M P -r H| nm ¥, ■ m. Ml m 1 Y 1 1 i M 8 v - vv: ?:s- :•■-■■ fySm%ww8 ? r :. .£ ■ 3js|f- a HF Jr: 1 ! : x ■TT « f v ' : I l Ws§m j LEGACY published in spring The Legacy staff chooses material for the publication from work submitted to it. The Legacy staff is responsible for publishing the literary magazine of the school. This is the student publication that gives the student body a chance to have their cre¬ ative work published. Work for the Legacy was selected by the staff and included art, poems, and short prose selections. The editor of the Legacy for this year was Beverly Campbell and the advisor was Miss Whitlock. The Legacy was pub¬ lished in the spring after final selec¬ tions had been made in February for material. y 4 SCOTLflnD Miss Whitlock urges members to submit poems and other creative material as Beverly Campbell looks on. 128 The staff examines possible layouts for the paper. Mrs. Pruden advises Connie Alley about a paper matter. Declaration observes school life Janet Lackey takes the staff’s picture. The Declaration staff was responsible for publishing the paper. Mrs. Pruden was advisor and Connie Alley was editor. In addition to “Benjie” which was continued from last year, a column called “Jan-A-Go- Go” was an interesting feature of the paper. The paper cov¬ ered club news, sports news and included editorials and polls of school life. The paper staff has made the Declaration an important part of Independ¬ ence’s student publications. 129 Yearbook uses new format The SPIRIT OF ’68 staff tried to produce a history of the year ’67-’68 which would be meaningful to every student at Independence. The color picture on the cover which includes members of the ’76 Club, a school spirit organization, brought together many of the facets of school life which were further divided and discussed throughout the annual. Other new ideas included placing the seniors in front of the juniors and sophomores, and the addition of an index of students and faculty at the end of the book. Mo Talley, Donna Fisher, and Buddy Floyd look at sports sections of different annuals for new ideas. Editor-in-Chief Sidney Kerr proportions pictures to the layouts. Janice Cranford’s job as Business Manager requires keeping careful records of all money from ads and sale of yearbooks. Academics Editor Terri Newell draws her pages Senior Class Editors Christy Nelson and Hal Smith discuss layout plans with Susan Brawley, on master layout forms. ctivities Editor. A familiar sight to Independence students - Roger Jerry lines up another shot. Miss Hunnicutt ponders a question posed by a staff member. Sophomore Editors Vickie Howie, Joe Deese, and Paula Lagana look forward to typing the index. Junior Class Editors Susan Mullis and Judy Little, along with Jeanette Moore (SEATED) alphabetize the student body. Karen Thompson consults Jeanette Moore on pictures to use in the School Life section. 131 Honor Week sponsored The Student Council is the governing body of student government. Hal Smith, Chip McGuirt, Scottie Wilson and Gerald Hartis served as the major officers of the council. Mr. Lyday and Mr. McGraw advised the group. The Student Council sponsored the Christmas Dance, and, with the Key Club, published the student handbook PATRIOT CADENCE. In addition to being the handbook and directory of the student body, this publication gave general informa¬ tion about the school and its organizations such as clubs. Honor week was highlighted by an asesmbly. Words of men such as Lincoln on honor were brought out in posters during the week. The Student Council sponsored the Honor Council. The Student Council strived to be a particularly representative body during the year with large student participation. Caxol Cole selects the daily devotions as devo- President Hal Smith listens closely as Scottie Vice-president Chip McGuirt (LEFT) discusses Honor Week with Wesley Alexander and Wilson finishes reading the minutes. Chip Kerr. Treasurer Gerald Hartis gives the financial report. Mr. McGraw listens intently as council members discuss business. 132 The Inter-C ' lub Council continued the park project throughout the year and frequent club workdays in the park were held. A new project was the ICC Bank. This project allowed the clubs to handle their money with greater liquidity than they had been able to previously. The ICC Carnival was held March 22. Booths varied from food, a psychedelic lounge, movies, to even a handwriting analysist! Kenny Stansell was president of the ICC. Mr. McClelland was sponsor of the club. Brooks Helms and Wayne Mullis served as ICC bankers. Gail McWhirter takes notes during an ICC meeting to report back to her club members. I.C.C. holds carnival in spring President Kenny Stansell and Banker Brooks Helms discuss monetary affairs. Kenny Stansell conducts the meeting. 133 134 i .1: i i -J-:- ' ir Via 135 Patriots stun Garinger The 1967 football season was a very successful one for the Patriots. After winning only 1 game and losing 9 in their first year of competition, the Big 1 bounced back to win 5 and lose 5. Coach Ledford felt that this was especially gratifying since this was the year Independence was admitted into the 4-A conference. The final standings in the conference ranked Independence in 2nd place. The win over Garinger was by far the high point of the season. The Patriots were captained by Mo Talley and Lou Lagana. Every man on the squad contributed a vital part, but there were some outstanding performers. Don Reel scored in every game and came up with the “Big Play” many times to help keep the Patriots on the winning road. Fred Harris, Buddy Floyd, and Mike Jones also distinguished themselves by their fine efforts. The desire and pride of this small band of men was more than enough to help them rise to meet the occasions. The sign in the locker room best typifies their attitude: “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going!” A Garinger victory is sweeter than wine! Donaid Reel outmaneuvers Gar- inger’s defensive halfback Rick Harris. Crowd enthusiasm is evident as Independence scores against Garinger. With 2:14 left in the game Don Reel takes a bomb to run 72 yards for the winning touchdown against Garinger. The mighty Patriots take the field against South Mecklenburg. BACK ROW: Gene Frye, Lou Lagana, Mo Talley, Doug Porter, Fred Harris, Hal Beaver, Jimmy Wallace. SECOND ROW: Coach Bus¬ ter Ledford, Manager, Kurt Hendrix, Buddy Floyd, Mike Copeland, Chip Kerr, Frank Santen, Charlie Brakett, Jimmy Barrett, Rick Pharr, Coach Gary Pierce. THIRD ROW: Don Broome, Bart Menser, Charles Herndon, Steve F.rlandson, Leslie Jester, Lonnie McNair. Ron¬ nie Morris, Wesley Alexander. FRONT ROW: Sam Hill, Mike Jones, Sid Hughes, Don Reel, William Belk, Dane Reynolds, Terry Brewer, Wayne Talley. 137 Fred Harris takes a toss from Mo Talley for a 45 yard run to put the Patriots over Garinger, 21-20 . Coaches go to the bench for strength and support. FOOTBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots . . . . 13 Patriots ... 34 Patriots .... 6 Patriots ... 20 Patriots ... 20 Patriots ... 28 Patriots ... 41 Patriots .... 7 Patriots ... 27 Patriots 34 Lincolnton . . 27 Hunter Huss . 19 Catholic .... 14 East.40 Olympic.7 Garinger. ... 26 Burns.0 South.20 North.46 West Charlotte 26 The Patriot offense plans its strategy for the next play against East. CHARGE! J.V.’s gain experience Although the junior varsity football team did not win any games, the season was not without a few bright spots. One was the play of the defensive line led by David Owens, Rick Davis, Steve Hagler, and junior Mike Poole. The primary weakness was in the defensive backfield. This led to 90% of the opposition’s scoring. Another bright spot was the running of Steve Willis who accounted for 60% of the yards gained. Lack of experience at quarterback also hampered the offensive unit. Ronnie Peak heads out for a long gain against West Charlotte. r BACK ROW: Steve Hagler, Rocky Hendricks, Joe Summerville, Troy Cole,, Ronnie Helms, Rick Davis, Andy Hunter, Bobby Wright, Mike Poole. SECOND ROW: Coach Jacumin, Ronnie Peak, Ronnie Pigg, David Owens, Doug White, Pat Staney, John Morgan, Tommy Alexander, Coach Tom McCoy. FRONT ROW: Daryl Connell,Ronnie Benfield, Mike Reynolds, Ray Miller, Bob Blake, Wayne Schreck, Mike Flowe, Steve Willis. J.V. FOOTBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots.0 Harding .... 21 Patriots.7 Hunter Huss . 13 Patriots.6 Salisbury. ... 12 Patriots.0 Char. Catholic 18 Patriots.7 East.21 Patriots.0 Olympic.6 Patriots.0 Garinger.6 Patriots.7 W. Charlotte . 14 Patriots.0 South.18 Patriots.0 North.39 SOCCER SCORE BOARD BACK ROW: Randy Renegar, Aubrey Hilliard, Terry Dodd, Andre Shuh, Daryl Jenkins, Jerry Adams, Wayne Langford, Willy Burke. SECOND ROW: Wayne Mullis, Lewis Greene, Phil Dennis, Hood Dulin, Tommy Eubanks, Greg Parker, Ben Christenbury, Coach Richard Davis. FRONT ROW: Dale Luna, Ben Alexander, John Hubbell, Chipper Alexander, Bob Burris. Patriots.2 Country Day .... 3 Patriots.2 Christian High... 6 Patriots.2 Christian High... 4 Patriots.1 East .3 Patriots.2 Myers Park.4 Patriots.1 Country Day. . . . 0 Patriots.2 South.6 Patriots.3 Country Day. ... 2 Patriots.4 South.11 Patriots.0 East .1 Patriots.0 South.1 Patriots.1 East .3 Patriots.1 Myers Park.3 1st Soccer Team for I.H.S. Independence had its first soccer team in 1967-68. Although their record of 2 wins and 11 losses was not impressive, the prospects look good for the coming years. Out of 22 players there were only six seniors: Ben Alexander, John Hubbell, Wayne Mullis, Bob Burris, Jerry Adams, and Andre Shuh. These senior boys provided the scoring punch and Jerry Adams did well as goalie. All of the boys on the squad showed determination and hustle in this vigor¬ ous game. Some of the outstanding juniors were Terry Dodd, Chipper Alexander, and Gregg Parker. Co-captains of this first year team were John Hubbell and Ben Alexander. Coach Richard Davis commanded this fine soccer team. Jerry Adams guards the goal against an East scoring attempt. Chip Alexander steals the ball from an East forward. BACK ROW: Coach Bill McCachren, Joe Dalia, Gerald Hartis, Eddy Lands, John Campbell. FRONT ROW: Charles Barbee, Mike Cochrane. Steve Grathwol. Hard-Running Harriers display stamina Larry Richardson makes a last minute kick to overtake a Garinger cross country man. CROSS COUNTRY SCORE BOARD Patriots ... 157 Myers Park .... 23 Garinger. . . 174 East.78 Catholic.83 Patriots ... 152 South.31 Catholic .... 89 West.63 Olympic. . . 128 East .81 Harding.212 Patriots . . . 101 Myers Park .... 17 Harding ... 133 West.63 North.96 Patriots ... 115 South.25 Olympic ... 80 West.49 Garinger. 100 Patriots . . . 137 Myers Park .... 21 Garinger. . . 114 South.68 East .120 Catholic.89 Conference Meet — seventh place Sectional Meet — ninth place The 1967 Cross Country team, coached by Mr. McCachren, enjoyed more success than the team of the preceding year. During the course of the season the Patriots scored wins over Garinger, Harding, North, and Olympic. Joe Dalia, a transfer from Virginia, served as team captain. Sophomore Steve Grathwol ran brilliantly as in one meet or another he outran every boy in Mecklenburg County. Lack of depth hurt the team scores. The next two years look bright with this outstanding sophomore returning to Independence. A surprising addition to the cross country team was Joe Dalia who is shown here defending his lead in a meet. Steve Grathwol leads the pack in a cross country meet. 141 Barbara Query Amy Freeman Head Cheerleader—Betsy Capps Songs and Cheers arouse spirit Hard work and joy came about July 2-6 when the 1967-68 Independence cheerleaders attended ACA Camp at Brevard College. With muscles aching, they completed the course obtaining a better knowledge of how to lead cheers and the mechanisms of cheerleading. They came back with many new cheers and songs including “America, America,” which was sung before each home basketball game. The girls felt this week was very worthwhile and hoped a tradition had been set in going to ACA Camp. The cheerleaders worked together on many projects which were fun and rewarding. They sold homemade ice cream and went to the beach on the profit. They also sold candy, confetti at the football games, and beat ribbons on each day of a game. The sponsoring of a pretty legs contest during basket¬ ball season and a spaghetti supper in the spring were some other activities. The motto which the girls went by in supporting all the teams was: “A Winner Never Quits and A Quitter Never Wins.” The crowd at the Catholic game is led in a rousing song. The cheerleaders look on at the game to see what the next play will be. 142 Kathy Collins Beth Kaba Donna Fisher Barbara Faires Cindy Miles i Some of the girls examine a program before the Garinger game. The Independence and Garinger cheerleaders take time at halftime to relax and chat with one another. 143 I.H.S. ends season with even Record Lawrence Mayes makes off with the steal as the Patriots tangle with Garinger. Guard Lem Long skillfully dribbles around the court while Wildcat Raymond Black tries to get possession. The 1967-68 varsity basketball team started out with only two lettermen, Bobby Donaldson and All County Charles Lipscomb. Head Coach Joe Coulter and his assistant Ernie Kale worked with the players to mold a team which success¬ fully represented the Patriots. Lipscomb was the captain and leader for the Patriots. He led the league in scoring most of the year and was tremendous on the backboards. His smooth touch in wringing the basket made him a favorite with his teammates and the fans. Donaldson and two juniors, Lem Long and Skipper Horton headed the guard position with their skill and vigor. The boys who led the forwards were Charles Cauthen, Mark Hagler, and Lawrence Mayes. These players worked hard and really looked superb at times but like everything they had their ups and downs. Many hard fought games were lost in the last few minutes by a close margin. It was tough to lose after playing so hard and coming so close but they never gave up. The season ended with a 10-10 record. Next year the Patriots look strong at the guard positions but will have to build up the front court to come in with a season as successful as this one. Charles Lipscomb shows off his height advan¬ tage as Mark Hagler looks on. Junior Lem Long flies high to put in a lay-up and score two more for the Big 1 at the South game. Charlie Lipscomb goes high in the air and shows the proper way to follow through. BASKETBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots . .65 West. . 57 Patriots . .76 Catholic. . 62 Patriots . .58 Harding. . 65 Patriots . .72 Catholic. . 50 Patriots . .72 Harding. . 67 Patriots . .44 North. . 61 Patriots . .79 Country Day . . 52 Patriots . .69 Olympic. . 54 Patriots . .67 Country Day . . 43 Patriots . .57 West Charlotte. . 69 Patriots . .62 Hunter Huss. . 57 Patriots . .55 South. . 77 Patriots . .72 East . 103 Patriots . .83 Olympic. 72 Patriots . .53 Garinger. . 58 Patriots . .57 Garinger. . 66 Patriots . .35 West Charlotte. . 44 Patriots . .86 Hunter Huss. . 59 Patriots . .70 East . . 77 Patriots . .56 South . . 76 he coaches assume like poses as they are attentive to every detail. 145 Mark Hagler successfully blocks a pass at¬ tempt by a South Sabre. Coach Joe Coulter, Fred Harris, Charles Couthen, Charles Lipscomb, Mark Hagler, Steve Flowe, Lawrence Mayes, Manager Mike Cochrane. FRONT ROW: Lem Long, Don Reel, Bobby Donaldson, Skipper Horton, Hal Beaver, Robert Little I Ofj ior s •vitior.c 146 J.V. BASK ETBALL SCORE BOARD Patriots.37 Patriots.53 Patriots.53 Patriots.46 Patriots.33 Patriots.31 Patriots.53 Patriots.64 Patriots.45 Patriots.47 Patriots.48 Patriots.47 Patriots.52 Patriots.54 Patriots.54 Patriots.37 Patriots.41 Patriots.46 Patriots.49 Patriots.41 West.52 Catholic.70 Harding.86 Catholic.59 Harding.69 North.64 Country Day. . . 54 Olympic.68 West Charlotte. . 95 Country Day. . . 39 Hunter Huss ... 70 South.68 East.68 Olympic.53 Garinger.43 Garinger.50 West Charlotte. . 53 Hunter Huss ... 59 East .55 South.58 John Lineberger, Mike McDonald, David Rawlins, Sid Kistler, Mike Poole, Troy Cole, Sandy Ross, Steve Phillips, Charles Carter, Charles Robinson, Dale Guin, Manager Mike Cochrane, Coach Ernie Kale Free throws are a factor that may determine victory or defeat. J.V.’S win three The Independence J.V. basketball team had a rough time of it in 1967-68, winning only three of twenty games. They were victorious over Garinger, Country Day and Olympic. Under Coach Ernie Kale, the Patriots showed lack of height in some of the games they played during the season but this was not their only problem. In many of their games the J.V.’s played against a full court press and the Patriots would fall to it with numerous turnovers. The Patriots marked up their first victory against Country Day who had formerly beaten them by one point. Mike McDonald’s outside shooting led the team in this game. Their next two wins came over Olympic behind Sandy Ross and Garinger, led by Mike Poole. Sandy Ross was the team’s leading scorer. Sandy Ross makes a one handed jumper look easy to the Huss Huskies. 147 WRESTLING SCOREBOARD Patriots .... 15 Myers Park .... 40 Patriots .... 18 East .38 Patriots .... 38 South.11 Patriots.31 Olympic.19 Patriots .... 27 Asheboro.23 Patriots .... 28 North.24 Patriots .... 33 West.19 Patriots .... 36 Olympic.13 Patriots .... 38 Garinger.16 Patriots .... 24 Harding.27 Patriots .... 38 Hunter Huss ... 24 Patriots .... 29 West Lincoln. . . 26 BACK ROW: Mike Copeland, Ken Young, Greg Parker, Ben Alexander, Frank Santen, Lou Lagana, Coach John Rea. FRONT ROW: Wim Vlasveld, Kurt Hendrix, Chip Alexander, Mike Flowe, Edwin St. Sing, Danny Hill, Doug Knotts, Sidney Carpenter. Success sums up wrestling Ken Young with a 12-0 record gets congratulations from his teammates. The 1966-67 wrestling yearling squad posted a 5-8 record while this year’s matmen improved greatly to boast a 9-3 record. Tri-captains Lou Lagana, Ken Young, and Mike Copeland gave the team the confidence it needed. Chipper Alexander, Ken Young, and Lou Lagana led the wrestlers in scoring and in the won and lost department. Ken Young won throughout the season to remain as the first undefeated wrestler of Independence with a 12-0 record. Chipper Alexander almost did as well until he lost at the end of the season to another undefeated wrestler from West Lincoln. His final record was 11-1. Lou Lagana helped the team many times by winning the decisive match to end the year with all-1 record. Coach Rea felt that Chipper Alexander, Wayne Talley, Kurt Hendrix, Gregg Parker, and Edwin St. Sing made up one of the best groups of juniors in the conference. Don Knotts led all the sophomores in the club. Chipper Alexander wrestles with a South grappler to gain another victory for the Patriot squad. A Patriot matman pins a South grappler. 148 Lettergirls support the Big I The lettergirls support their school as they spell out Independence at the basketball games. The lettergirls have been busy throughout the year sup¬ porting their school. They started back in the summer by holding several meetings to decide on uniforms, rules, and money-making projects. One of their projects was to sell pom-pons. They held a workshop the week before school started, meeting from 9 to 12 each morning to learn marching skills and routines. The main purpose of the lettergirls was to par¬ ticipate with the band in the pre-game and halftime activities of the football games. Their many practices after school paid off with a wonderful performance. They also got to display their marching skill in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Carousel Parade, and Shrine Bowl Parade. These 13 girls, with Brenda Whitley as head lettergirl, attended all the basketball games to help in the cheering section. The lettergirls display their marching skill as they take part in the pre-game activities with the band. Pam Miller and Cathy Winchester excitedly watch the Patriots run over West Charlotte. Halftime activities consist of the lettergirls doing a routine to “The Work Song.” 149 Tennis Team needs experience The success of the 1967 tennis team at Independence must be measured in terms of improvement. Most of those who came out for tennis had had little or no previous experience with the sport. The team was composed entirely of sophomores and juniors, and each member of the team showed real progress over the course of the season. This experience should go far toward the development of a team in 1968 which can compile a better won-lost record. Mike Poole was elected captain of the team. Coach Bill McCachren, Mike Poole, Greg Parker, Tommy Eubanks, Richard Morra, Ronnie Benfield.Bill Tucker, Mike White Mike White is ready for his opponent to re¬ turn the ball. GOLF SCORE BOARD Won. ... 4 Lost .... 1 Tied .... 9 Independent Golf Tournament Patriots. HVi Olympic. 1914 West Charlotte. ... 17 Golfers rank 2nd in tourney The Patriot golf team completed its first season with a 4:1:9 record. Although the team’s record was not as good as was hoped, the team showed promise and a strong desire to win. The team consisted of: Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Bobby Little, Bill Magee, and David Rawlings, with the rest of the boys as alternates. The team was coached by Mr. Joe Coulter. Charlie Yandell, voted most valuable player, scored a total of 15 points for the year. He and Rick Jamison also qualified for the district meet held at Gastonia. Returning lettermen for the 1968 season are Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Bobby Little, and David Rawlins. 150 Coach Joe Coulter, Jerry Adams, Donald Duncan, Robert Huggins, David Rawlins, Bill Magee, Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Paul Tyndell, Bobby Little, Rick Harris BACK ROW: Coach Roy Ledford, Doug Porter, John Griffin, Jim Brown, Steve Bingman, Wayne Bowman, Manager Kenny Bum- gardner. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Stewart, Bill Patterson, Lane Hurley, Buddy Floyd,Charles Herndon, Russell Salisbury. FRONT ROW: Sam Hill, Don Reel, Wayne Talley, Jerry Perkins, Tommy Byrd, Mike Belk Bowman and Reel set records The track season was highlighted by the superb performance of several individuals. Throughout the nine meet schedule the Patriot’s Don Reel and Wayne Bowman were outstanding performers. The squad lacked depth but got determined effort from each and every individual. Mr. Ledford coached the track team. The high point of the season was Wayne Bowman’s record shatter¬ ing performance in the low hurdles at the state meet. Wayne broke the old state record of 19.8 by running an amazing 19.2. Wayne also won the highs with 14.6, which equalled the Charlotte area’s best time in that event. At the North meet, Don Reel set a new city record with a broad jump of 21 fee t 6 V 2 inches. Don Reel and David Rawlins set a fast pace in the 220 yard dash. TRACK SCORE BOARD Patriots .... 25 Myers Park. 114 West.67 Second Ward .6 Patriots .... 24 Myers Park .... 11314 Catholic. 10 Patriots .... 21 Myers Park.72 West.42 Patriots .... 41 Harding.65 Olympic.15 Patriots.5 South .20 East .41 Olympic.6 Patriots .... 41 North .71 Patriots ... 5 DA Harding.96A Olympic.53 Hunter Huss.11 Wayne Bowman practices to gain record breaking time. Charlie Yandell demonstrates his excellent driving form. 151 Coach Pierce, Jimmy Wallace, Dave Morris, Dean Abernathy, Jackie Wallace, John Elliot, Bobby Donaldson, Lou Lagana. FRONT ROW: Richard Taylor, Jimmy Long, Bubba Weedon, Harry Hoover, Don Morgan, Skip Horton, John Hubbell, Sid Hughes, Marshall Rorie, Manager-John Campbell. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Patriots.3 Myers Park.4 Patriots.5 Central Cabarrus . 3 Patriots.8 West Charlotte. . . 2 Patriots .... 10 Second Ward ... 6 Patriots.2 Olympic.1 Patriots.5 West Charlotte. . . 3 Patriots.2 East .0 Patriots.3 Country Day ... 1 Patriots.6 Olympic.2 Patriots .... 12 Country Day. . . . 0 Patriots.5 Second Ward. ... 1 Patriots.0 East .1 Patriots .... 10 Central Cabarrus . 1 Patriots.3 Parkwood.5 Patriots.0 Garinger.1 Patriots .... 10 Parkwood.0 Patriots .... 11 Forest Hills.1 Best of the newest The “best of the newest” was one of the best in 1967, finishing with a 13-4 record. The Patriot baseball team for the first year was blessed with a fine group of ball players. Head coach, Mr. Gary Pierce, commented that the boys had had some very good training. Pitching was one of the strongest points of the Patriot baseball team. The outstanding player award was presented to pitcher and third baseman, Bubba Weedon. The 1968 edition should be a good deal different. Some new faces, a better schedule, 4-A classification, and another good crop of returnees should boost as strong a team if not stronger than the past year. Pre-season drills start early to try and develop perfection. Dave Morris scores a run for the Patriots when the Country Day catcher drops the ball. J.V. Cheerleaders support their team They cheer as they watch the players strive for a victory. The eight junior varsity cheerleaders were chosen early in October by the sophomore class. They began designing their own original uniforms and practicing their cheers after school. After numerous attempts they finally found the green and gold material for their kilts and vests. Vickie Presson was chosen to be head J.V. Cheerleader and Mrs. Lyday served as their advisor. With their usual pep and eagerness, they helped the varsity cheerleaders sell beat ribbons, confetti, and home¬ coming corsages. Because of their own enthusiasm the J.V. 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Ralph Thomas . . . 23,37,84 Alexander, Robert lienjie . . . 45,52,140,148 Alexander, Mr. Roy ... 32 Alexander, Samuel Curtis. . . 84,140,148 Alexander, Wesley Bayne . . . 84,108,137 Allen, Randolph Michael . . . 40,44,52 Allen, William McDonald . . . 35,52,109,113 Alley, Constance Edith . . . 21,39,52,79, 108,114,124,126,129 Almond, Susan Denise ... 98 Aronson, Suzanne Lynn ... 84 Auman, Catherine Carol ... 84 Austin, Janice Arlene ... 52 Aydlett, Miss Judy ... 32 Bagley, Rhea Wilma Bailes, Kenneth Neil . . . 8,98,115 Bailey, Cynthia Diane ... 98 Bailey, Nona Elizabeth ... 98 Baker, Deborah Ann ... 84 Baker, Gerald Bryce ... 84 Ball, Col. R.O_33 Ballard, Brenda Jean . . . 98,120 Ballard, Karen Lee . . . 23,84,1 11 Ballard, Sharon Lynn . . . 84,109,111 Banister. Susan Dawn ... 98 Barbee, Charles Franklin . . . 84,141 Barnhill, Jennie Ree ... 98 Barnes, Doretha . . 84 Barnes, Lottie Ella ... 84 Barnette, Patricia Gail ... 84 Barrett. James Marvin . . . 98,137 Barringer, Sheila Anne ... 84 Bartlett, Andrea Carol ... 98 Bartlett, Boyd Cleveland . . . 45,84 Bartlett, Roger Myers ... 84 Bass, William Norman . . . 14,53 Bates, Sandra Nell . . . 39,40,53,114 Baucom, Deborah Lee ... 84 Baucom, Debra Lynn .98 Baucom, David Bruce ... 98 Baucom, Homer Gary ... 53 Baucom, Jacqueline Page ... 98 Baucom, Jerel Benton ... 84 Baucom, Sheila Starr ... 98 Baumann, Mrs. Pat ... 33 Beatty,Teresa Diane ... 53 Beaumont, Randy Bernard . 84 Beaver, Harold Alexander . . . 84,108,137, 146 Belk, Judy Carol ... 84 Belk, Margie Yvonne ... 98 Belk, Michael Gene ... 84 Belk, Richard Lee ... 84 Belk, Sylvia Dianne . . . 37,53 Belk, William Cordell . . . 15,84,137 Bell, Thomas Allen ... 53 Benfield, Janet Denise Benefield, Ralph Moore ... 98 Benfield, Ronald Clayton . . 84,150 Benfield, Steve Robert ... 98 Benton, Herbert Andrew . . . 14,23,39,53, 108,114 Benton, Larry Gray . . . 14,39,98,114 Benton, Linda Mae ... 98 Benton, Michael Turner . . . 53,113 Benton, Yates Eugene ... 84 Bergstrom, Kathryn Lee . . . 53,117,129 Berry, Mrs. Bobbie ... 33 Bethea, Linda Diane ... 85 Bethune, Miss Dell ... 33 Biggers, Delores Joy . . . 38,40,98 Bird, Thomas Lee III . . . 85,113 Black, David Columbus ... 85 Black, Nancy Lee . . . 21,23,40,54,118, 119,124,125,126 Blake, Robert Curtis.. . Bloom, Mrs. Sandra . . . Blume, Janice Kay ... 98 Bolton, Pressley Eugene ... 98 Bost, Alonzo Samuel ... 85 Bost, Lillie Ann Bost, Lloyd Ellis Bost, Phyllis Marie ... 98 Bowar, Evelyn Marie ... 98 Bowman, Kathryn Louise . . . 85,118 Bowen, Sally Ann ... 98 Bowers, Deborah Delores ... 98 Bowman, Judy Lynn . . . 40,98,110 Bracey, Martha Ruth ... 85 Brackett, Charles Marion . . . 98,123,137 Bradshaw, William Daniel . . . Brafford, Harley Wayne . . . 85,116,117,118 Braswell, Roger Steven ... 98 Braswell, Sandra Jean ... 54 Brauda, Jerry Ray ... 98 Brawley, Susan Howard . . . 85,117,119,120 Brewer, Terry Virgil . . . 14,15,39,54,108, 129,137 Brooks, Deborah Celeste ... 85 Broome, Donald Reid 37,54,108,137 Broome, Barbara Alice ... 85 Brown, Mrs. Ann ... 34 Brown, Beverly Jane ... 98 Brown, Donna Elaine ... 98 Brown, James Burkley . . . Brown, James Willis Brown, Sherry Theresa ... 54 Bryant, Carolyn Elaine ... 98 Bryant, Marvin Jerry . . . 54,99 Bumgardner, Brenda Sue ... 54 Bumgardner, Larry Dean ... 98 Bumgarner, Kenneth Lee ... 85 Bumgarner, Leigh Renee . . . 39,54 Burch, Cynthia Ann ... 85 Burch, William Graham . . . 98,103,140 Burgess, Mr. W. H. . . . 34 Burke, Miss Vivian ... 34 Burnette, Hal Vernon ... 98 Burnette, Ted Lewis... 54 Burnette, Thomas Herman . . 54 Burnette, William Lester ... 54 Burr, Ernest, Jr. . . . 98 Burrill, James Bruce ... 85 Burris, James Michael ... 98 Burris, Robert Edward . . . 35,54,103, 108,123,140 Burrows, Paula Marie ... 98 Bussells, Jo Beth ... 98 Bynum, James William Byrd, Jane Elizabeth ... 85 Cain, Veverly Ann . . . 44,55,120 Caldwell, Carol Christina . . . 40,85,119 Caldwell, Robert Lewis Campbell, Beverly Ann . . . 55,110,111,124, 125,128,133 Campbell, John Floyd . . . 86,141 Campbell, Mary Jo . . . 98,115 Campbell, Mary Kathleen . . . 86,110,120 Campbell, Mrs. Revone ... 34 Capps, Betsy Tom . . . 15,19,37,55,108, 111.142 Capps, Patricia Ann . . . 86,111 Cardell, Mr. Arnold ... 35 Carpenter, James Troy ... 55 Carpenter, Sidney Allen . . . 98,115,148 Carriker, John Luther ... 98 Carter, Jackie Laverarn Cathey, James Franklin . . .103 Cathey, Nellie Dianne, . . .98 Cauthen, Charles Douglas . . .55,144 Chandley, Teresa Lynn Childress, Brenda Kay ... 86 Childress, Sandra Leah ... 55,122 Christenbury, Allen Jr. ... 86 Christenbury, Ben Wesle . . . 98,115 Christenbury, Ray Horace ... 86 Christensen, Clayton Al Clanton, Susan Gail ... 55 Clark, Mrs. Irene . . . 35,121 Clark, Marcia Lynn . . . 55,68,149 Cloninger, Jean Denise . . . 38,98 Cloninger, Rebecca Leigh . . . 39,55,119 Cloud, Debbie Lynn ... 98 Cochran, Brenda Kay ... 86 Cochran, Daniel Lynn ... 98 Cochrane, Joel Douglas... 55 Cochrane, Richard Michael . . . 98,123,141 Cochrane, Sandra Jean ... 99 Cogan, Margo Elizabeth . . . 40,99 Cole, Carol Lynn . . . 19,55,109,111,133 Cole, Troy DeVaughn . . . 99,115,132,149 Coleman, Rita Ann ... 99 Collins, Frances Elaine ... 55 Collins, Kathy Ann . . . 18,82,86,108, 132.143 Conder, Charlotte Anita ... 56 Conder, Boyce Keith ... 86 Connell, James Darrell ... 99 Connell, Nancy Ellen . . . 99,119 Conner, Edward Allen ... 86 Cook, David O’Neal ... 99 Cook, Sherrin Marie ... 99 Cooke, Janice Mae . . . 56,122 Cootes, Mary Ruth ... 99 Copeland, Jeffrey R. ... 99 Copeland, Michael Jo ... 56,120,137,148, 108 Corriher, Susan Elaine . . . 21,23,41,51, 56,79,108,124,125 Corriher, Vicky Lynn . . . 39,86 Cothran, Pamela Jean ... 99 Coulter, Mr. Joe . . 35,108,145,146 Cowley, Carol Lynn ... 56 Cowley, Linda Sue . . . 86,123 Cox, Gary Wriston ... 99 Cox, Miss Janette ... 35 Cox, Nancy Karen ... 56 Cox, Sheila Elaine . . . 37,56,149 Cox, Walter Edward ... 99 Crane, Christine Howie . . . 46,56,109 Cranford, Janice Elaine . . . 23,36,40,56, 108,124,125,130 Cribb, Don Wayne ... 99 Crook, Beverly Sue . .. 56,122 Cross, John Wilton ... 56 Crump, Sandra Brian ... 86 Crump, Sheila Devon Cruse, Karen Elizabeth Cruse, Rebecca Ann ... 99 Crutchfield, Marie Sally . . . 56,122 Culp, John David . . 38,99,115 Majorettes perform to “Milk and Honey” at halftime of the Garinger game. 177 Cureton, Adam Louis Current, Brenda Gail ... 86 Current, Charles Michael ... 99 Cuthbetson, Polly Ann ... 99 Dalia, Denise Marie ... 86 Dalia, Joseph William . . . 36,40,41,141, Davis, Brenda Elaine ... 86 Davis, Brenda Kay ... 86 Davis, Charles Jefferson ... 99 Davis, Dennis Wayne . . . 23,42 Davis, Jennifer Lynn . . . 44,99 Davis, Michael Kenneth Davis, Russell Jennings... 86 Davis, Richard Brooks. . . 40,99 Davis, Stephen Larry ... 99 Davis, Steve George ... 57 Day, Kenneth Shane ... 86 Deal, Mr. Blake ... 36 Deane, Mr. Michael . . . 36,47,97 Deason, Janet Lynn . . . 23,42,57,117 Deese, Carol Gladys. . . 39,57 Deese, Joel Lynn . . . 99,131 Deese, Melinda Ruth . . . 37,57,72 Dellinger, William Mason . . . 86,113 Dennis, John Phil ... 99 Dennis, William Orville ... 57 Derrick, Garry Martin . . . 14,23,39,57,114 Derrick, Teresa Anne ... 99 Digsby, Thelma Delois ... 99 Dinkins, Cecilia Fayette . , . 19,58 Ditzler, Teresa Ann ... 86 Dodd, Dianna Le Van ... 99 Dodd, Terry Lee . . . 86,140 Donahue, Donald Earl... 99 Donaldson, Robert Earl . . . 58,146,152 Dorton, Linda Dianne ... 99 Dover, Mark Fred ... 86 Duke, William Osgood ... 99 Dulin, Beverly Sue ... 99 Dulin, Danny Gather ... 58 Dulin, Patricia Darlene . . 99 Dulin, Robert Hood . . . 99,140 Duncan, Joyce Dean ... 99 Duncan, Malcolm David . . . 45,86 Duncan, Mark Walker . . . Dunlap, Betty Lou . . . Earp, Karen Elaine ... 58 Edwards, Cynthia Ann ... 99 Edwards, Ronald Gene ... 86 Eller, Michael Anthony . . . 39,58,108, 110 Emrich, Eug ene Thomas... 58 Emrich, Michael Anthony . . . Erlandson, Stephen Eric . . . 15,40,46,58, 109,124,125,126,132,137 Erwin, Winfred Reynolds, Jr. . . . 36,52, 58,115 Eubanks, Clinton Franklin . . . 14,39,41, 58,109,114 Eubanks, Thomas Carl . . . 86,123,140, 150 Evans, Alice Mae .. .86 Faile, Gary Lynn . . .99 Fade, Gregory Lyle . . .99 Faires, Barbara Jean . . .18,41,58,108, 111.143 Faires, Cynthia Gail . . .97,99,153 Faires, Steven Russell. . .14,19,23,39, 58,108,110,111,114,116,132 Fennell, Robbie Jo ... 86 Ferguson, Dennis Querry ... 99 Firms, Eleazer Hardin ... 58 Firms, Ivey Althea ... 86 Fisher, Catherine Mary . . . Fisher, Donna Lee . . . 18,21,59,75,123, 130.143 Fleenor, Charles Winston . . . 37,41,59 Flowe, Carolyn Eileen . . . 38,44,86,115 Flowe, Charles Michael . . . 99,148 Flowe, Elizabeth Anne ... 99 Flowe, Lonnie Lawrence . . . 45,87,110, 132 Flowe, Patricia Leigh . . . 14,59,68,111, 118,124 Flowe, William Steve . . . 34,59,146 Flowers, Virginia Sue . . . 59,122 Floyd, Frederick Lee ... 99 Floyd, Roy Neal . . 18,59,130,132,137 Forbes, Anna Marie ... 99 Forbis, Gary Baxter . 99 Ford, Susie Ann ... 87 Foster, Phyllis Annette . . . 99,121 Forrest, Gloria Jean ... 59 Fowler, Lynda Carole . . . 38,87,115 Fragale, Sheryl Ann ... 87 Freeland, Mrs. Frances ... 36 Freeman, Amanda Elizabeth . . . 17,18,36, 59,111.142 Freeman, Deborah Ann . . . 99,103 Freeman, Jerry Dean ... 59 Frodge, Clyde Henry, Jr. . . . 45,59 Frodge, Michael Edward ... 60 Frodge, Patricia Diane ... 87 Frye, Gene Allen . . . 87,137 Fuller, Risa Carol ... 100 Funderburk, Edward Rogers . . 60,113,126 Funderburk, Judy Diane . . . 36,60,108,110, 111 Furr, Frances Arlene ... 60 Furr, Joy Lou . . . 14,87,114 Furr, Ricky Andrew . . , 46,87 Furr, Stephen James ... 87 Gale, Charles Edwin, Jr. . . . 35,60 Gale, Linda Janet . . . 100 Gantt, Priscilla Carol . . . 60,122 Garland, Belinda Gail . . . 38,87,90,110 Garland, Nancy Jean . . . 100 Gibson, Sylvia Dianne ... 87 Gibson, Grances Kaye . . . 39,40,60 Gibson, Miss Maxine ... 36 Gilmar, Cathy Sue ... 100 Gilmore, Sadie Amanda ... 87 Gladden, Johnny Franklin . . . 100 Gladden, Ronald Hugh ... 60 Glenn, Joy Kathleen . . . 23,39,60,114, 128,133 Glosson, Debbie June . . . 100 Godwin, Cynthia Maxine ... 87 Godwin, Delores Ann ... 100 Goff, Dennis Clark . . . Golden, Mrs. Kay . . . 36,38 Gonyer, James C. ... 100 Gossett, Johnny Michael ... 100 Grandy, Cynthia Jean . . . 100,120 Grathwohl, Henry Stephen . . . 100,141 Graves, Timothy Lane ... 100 Greene, Alice Catherine . . . 37,39,60, 109,112,116 Greene, Charles Lewis... 100 Greene, Davis Lee . . . Greene, Shari Dawn . . . 100 Greer, Paul Lawrence ... 87 Greer, Andrew . . . Grier, Charles William ... 87 Grier, Dorothy Elizabeth . . . 100 Grier, George Henry ... 60 Grier, Kathy Susan ... 100 Griffin, Brenda Lee ... 100 Griffin, Dan Reid . . . 35,37,61 Griffin, Katheryn Mann ... 87 Griffin, Linda Karen . . . 36,39,61,119, 124,125,126 Griffin, Nancy Louise ... 100 Griffin, William Harrison ... 14,100 Grindstaff, Wayne Daniel ... 61 Grooms, Stephaney Marie . . . 100 Guillen, Jeanne Ann . . . 100 Guin, Dale Bernard ... 100 Guzman, Lisa Yvette . . . 100 Hagenbart, Elizabeth Margaret . 40,101 Hager, Karon Elaine . . . Hager, Kenneth Edward ... 87 Hagler, Darrell Lee ... 100 Hagler, Kathy Louise ... 87 Hagler, Mark Thomas . . . 41,108,146 Hagler, Marvin Steve . . . 100 Hagler, Sandra Kate . . . 100 Hahn, George Davis... 88 Haley, Joyce Maria .100 Hall, Keather Sue . . . Hall, Sheila Dianne ... 88 Hamby, Patricia Elaine . . . 100 Hampton, Dan Hamrick, John Steven . . . 38,88,113 Hanna, Mr. Bill . . . 39,113,115 Hansen, Randy Allen ... 100 Hansen, Sharon Kay ... 61 Hardy, James Lee ... 61 Hardy, William Dorsey ... 61 Hare, Dorothy Agnes. . . 100 Hargett, Miss Linda . . . 37,82 Hargett, Martha Sheral . . . 100 Hargrave, Mrs. Esther ... 37,119 Harkey, Jerry Wayne . . . 39,61 Harkey, Richard Neil ... 88 Harper, Carol Jane ... 61 Jackie Ross lights a candle after speaking on scholarship at the National Honor Society inductions. Harper, David Glenn . . . 100 Harrill, Albert William ... 88 Harris, Fred Lewis . . . 37,41,61,108, 123,137 Harris, Resa LaVerne . . . 14,87,88,108, 110,114,132 Harris, Royce Michael ... 88 Harrison, Wright Robert . . . Hart, Kathy Ann . . . 39,88 Hartis, Carol Elaine ... 100 Hartis, Casper Gerald . . . 62,126,132, 141 Hartis, Cathy Elizabeth . . . 100 Hartis, Charles Newton . . . 100,110,132 Hartis, Roger Dale ... 62 Hartis, Sandra Kay ... 88 Hartis, Terry Dwight . . . Hartis, Yvonne Carol . . . Hartsell, Beverly R. . . . 100,120 Hartsell, Brenda Sue ... 62 Hartsell, Margaret Ann ... 88 Harvey, Debbie Lynn . . . 100 Haskin, Donna Kaye . . . 37,39,88,109 Hatley, Brenda Jean . . . 100 Hatley, Cheryl Wynn ... 62 Hatley , James Douglas ... 62 Hawkins, Miss Catherine ... 37 Hawkins, Lauren Eugenia . . . 101 Hayes, Frances Reid ... 101 Hayes, John Calhoun . . . 101 Hayes, Shirley Ann . . . Haywood, Mr. Andrew P. . . . 15,23,30, 38,108,126 Haywood, Catherine Adele . . . 23,39,62 Haywood, Florence Irene . . . 88 Hedgepeth, Joseph Nelson . . . 14,39,101, 114 Helms, Betty Lou . . . 35,88 Helms, Beverly Ann ... 88 Helms, Thomas Brooks . . . 46,62,116, 117,124,125,126,133 Helms, Charles Ray . . . Helms, Deborah Elaine . . . 25,101 Helms, Donald Reid . . 40,62,116 Helms, Jo Elaine ... 62 Helms, Kenneth Ray ... 62 Helms, Linda Kay . . . 101 Helms, Sandra E. Blake ... 88 Helms, Ronald Flynn . . . 101 Hendrick, William Rodney . . . 101 Hendrix, Kurtis Ensor . . . 88,137,148 Hendrix, William Harold . . . 41,88,108, 113 Herman, Janice Ellen . . . 101 178 Herndon, Charles Allan . . . 62,108,137 Herrin, Randy Darrell ... 101 Higgins, John Ward . . . 23,101,113,115 Higgins, Julia Wheeler . . . 37,39,88, 108,110,114,121,128 Higgins, Virginia Wyche . . . 23,39,88,108, 1 14 High, Alysia Gail . . . 37,88,121,132 Hildreth, John Walter ... 62 Hildreth, Marcie Lee . . . 101 Hilton, John David, Jr. . . . 45,63,116 Hill, Barbara Diane ... 88 Hill, Donnie Craig . . . 63,148 Hill, Edwin C_15,23,137 Hill, James Douglas ... 88 Hilliard, Aubrey Lee . . . 88,140 Hiner, Sandra Marie . . . 101 Hines, Mrs. Ruth ... 35 Hobbs, Miss Ann . . . Hodge, Suzanne Watkins ... 88 Hogan, Miss Helen ... 38 Holmes, Doris Ann . . . Hollars, Mickey ... 88 Holler, Thresa Jean ... 88 Honeycutt, Charles Ray . . . 45,88 Honeycutt, Jerry Bain . . . Honeycutt, Wanda Alane ... 88 Hood, William Harold . . . 39,50,63 Hooks, Michael Raymon . . . 101 Hoover, Doris Ann ... 63 Hoover, Linda Diane ... 101 Hoover, Mary Frances . . . 88,123 Hoover, Van, Jr. . . . Hopkins, Jewell Dene ... 63 Hopkins, Verona Ann ... 101 Hornback, Nona Gayle . . . 101 Horton, Norman Brown, Jr. . . . 82,88,152 Howland, Belinda Hope ... 89 Hough, Leonard Ray . . . Hough, Ronnie Lee ... 63 Houston, Beryl Lynn . . . 101 Houston, Carolyn Ann . . . 101 Houston, Gary Neal . . . 101 Houston, Tommy Henry ... 63 Howard, Elizabeth Ann . . . 46,63 Howard, Susan Jean . . . 101 Howell, Suzanne Beverly . . . 63,119 Howie, Brenda Kay ... 101 Howie, Mildred Victoria . . . 40,101,131 Howland, Katherine Anne . . . 101 Hubbard, Carol Elaine . . .89 Hubbard, Janet Lynne . . 101 Hubbell, John Michael .140,152 Hucks, Sylvia Darnell ... 63 Hudson, Isabella . . . Hudson, Michael Lee . . . Huey, Helen Lee . . . 89 Huggins, Robert James, 111 . . 89 Hughes, James Sidney . . . 15,37,63,123, 137,152 Hulak, Margaret Ann ... 41,89 Huneycutt, Debbie Gail ... 101 Huneycutt, Donna Malinda . . . 101,116 Huneycutt, Patty Jean ... 89 Hunnicutt, Miss Sue . . . 38,131 Hunter, Harley Randolph ... 63 Hunter, Kenneth Wayne . , . Hunter, Thomas Andrew . . . 99,101 Hunter, Timmy William ... 89 Huntley, Brenda Faye . . . 101 Huntley, Danny Edward ... 89 Hurd, Karen Deborah . , . 19,64,122 Hurst, Jack Harold . . . 101 Hurst, Thomas Eugene ... 64 Innes, Thomas Whitted ... 101 Ivey, Linda Sue ... 89 Jacumin, Mr. Johnny ... 38 Jamison, Harry Arnough ... 89 Jamison, Janice Louise . . . 64,110,111,121 Jamison. Marilvn Kave . . .44,64,117 Jamison, Michael Wayne . . . 36,40,101 Jamison, Thomas Richard . . . 40,89 Jenkins, Daryl B. . . . 38,101,112,115, 140 Jenkins, Philip Len ... 101 Jenkins, Vanessa Ann ... 101 Jennings, Mrs. Rose . . . Jerry, Nancy Lynn . . . 89,120 Jerry, Roger Emron . . . 89,131 Jester, Leslie Lavette . . . 131,108,137 Johnson, Hathen Diane ... 89 Johnson, Joe . . . Johnson, Kathryn Virginia . . . 101 Johnson, Sandra Paulette ... 89 Johnson, Wilson Long ... 64 Johnston, Charles . . . 101 Jolly, Otis Martin ... 89 Jones, Joseph Michael. . . 64,137 Jones, Monty Dixon Jones, Nancy Dianne Jones, Nancy Lee . . . 101 Jones, Richard Finley .89 Jordan, Charles Allen ... 89 Jordan, Diane . . . 39,89 Jordan, John Dale . . . Jordan, Leigh Debra . . . Kaba, Elizabeth Ann . . . 25,85,89,143 Kale, Mr. Ernie . . . 18,109,145,147 Keen, Nancy Colleen ... 89 Kelne, Michael Thomas . . . Kennedy, Haywood . . . Kerr, Harvey Chapman . . . 96,101,132, 137 Kerr, Mary Jane . . . 101,108,110,120, 128 Kerr, Michael Ross . . . 101 Kerr, Sidney Jeanette . . . 64,108,110, 124,125,126,130 Keziah, Gloria Dean ... 64 Kiker, James Coleman ... 101 Killian, Janet Lee . . . 97,101,153 Kimmons, Patricia Kay . . . 101 Kimrey, Lewis Melvin . 101 Kimsey, Lynna Lee ... 90 Kinder, Utsey Harold . 101 King, Edward Lee ... 101 King, Vicki Lorinna ... 64 Kirby, Mrs. Dorothy . . . Kirkpatrick, Pamela Jo . . . 101 Kiser, Ronald Franklin . . . Kisiah, Joseph Michael . . . 101 Kisiah, Sandra Christine ... 64 Kistler, Joseph Sidney . . . 41,101,113, 115 Knotts, Doris Ann . . 101 Knotts, Joe Douglas . . . 36,101,148 Knotts, Nellda Lynn . . . 102 Lackey, Janet Elizabeth . . . 39,64,111,129 Lagana, Louis Philip . . . 18,23,35,40,41, 64,72,124,126,132,137,148,152 Lagana, Paula Marie . . . 102,131 Lamb, Mr. Dick ... 30 Lambeth, Everett Eugene ... 65 Lands, Sidney Edward . . . 35,40,41,65, 109,141 Laney, Charles Joe ... 102 Langford, Wayne Leslie ... 102 Lapp, Earl Leroy . . . 65,113,114 Latham, Donald Ray . . . 23,41,65 Laycock, Lynn Everett . . . 37,65,117 Lawrance, Doris Dean . . . Lawrence, Frank . . . Ledford, Mr. Roy ... 137 Ledford, Russell Rufus . . . Leitaker, Susan Oneta ... 102 Lewis, Sandra Frances . . . 44,65 Ligon, Daniel Charles. . . 102 Lindsay, Miss Rose . . .39,114 Lineberger, George William ... 102 Lineberger, Hermena . . . 14,90 Lineberger, John Robert . . . 102 Lingle, Martha Elizabeth ... 65 Link, Mr. Hal . . . 39 Linker, Larry . . . Lipscomb, Charles . . . 41,126,144,145, 146 Little, Fredrick Max ... 102 Little, Judy Maxine . . , 90,113 Little, Linda Sue . . . 65,76,109,113 Little, Ollie Mae ... 65 Little, Nita Inez . . . 102,111 Little, Ray ... 90 Little, Robert, Jr. . . 65,124,146 Little, Robert Edgar ... 65,108 Livingston, Ann Marie . . . 37,65,125 Locke, John Howard . . . 102 Locklear, Jo Anne ... 66 Logan, Martha Lynn . . 90,116 Long, Ada Ruth . . . 66,113 Long, Miss Brenda . . . Long, Brice Lee . . , Long, Clematine . . . 102 Long, Debra Jayne . . . 90,108,110,117, 118,120,128,133 Long, Dianne . . . 39,90,110,118,121 Long, Frederick Floyd ... 66 Mr. McGraw watches the field for a touchdown before firing the cannon at the Homecoming Game. Long, Gary Michael . 90 Long, Hazel Jean . . . 102 Long, James Bruce . . . 152 Long, James Edward, Jr. . . . 90 Long, Lem III . 40,90,144,145,146 Long, Patton Jonathan ... 90 Long, Willie Eldric ... 90 Luna, Byron Dale . . . 38,102,113,115, 123,140 Lyday, Mrs. Cecilia . . . Lyday, Mr. Jack . . . 40,108 McArver, Miss Jean . . . 40,122 McCachren, Mr. Bill . . . 40,108,141 McCall, Doris Jean ... 66 McCall, Henry William ... 90 McCall, Marilyn Elizabeth . . . 102 McCall, Randy Sue . . . 37,39,82,90,108, 114,121 McCall, Ronald Chester . . . 45,91 McCall, Vann Thomas . . . McCarley, Linda Kay . . . 102,128 McCathorine, Fred Harris . . .41,46,66 McClelland, Mr. Keith ... 40 McComb, Harvey Ellis ... 102 McCorkle, Melody Jinks . . . 14,91 McCoy, Herman Eugene . . . McCoy, Mr. Tom . . . McCracken, Anna Christine . . . 66,1 21 McDonald, Bernice J. . . 66 McDonald, Michael Eugene . . . 102 McGinnis, Jeffery Allen . . . 23,91 McGraw, Mr. Bruce . . . 39,41,132 McGregor, Sharon Ann ... 91 McGuirt, Paul Vestal ... 91,123,132 McKinney, Douglas Eugene ... 91 McKinney, Mr. Morgan ... 41 McNair, Lonnie George ... 137 McWhirter, Beverly Gail . . 66,110,114, 133 McWhirter, Brenda Sue . . . 102 McWhirter, Dale Franklin ... 91 McWhirter, Gloria Jeanne ... 91 Maher, Richard Michael ... 91 Mangum, Sherrie Lynne . 37 Manrique, Mr. Luis . . . 41,120 Manus, Brenda Mae ... 102 Marion, Naomi ... 91 Marlowe, Steve Duane ... 91 Martin, John Stephen .91 Martin, Sandra Denise .102 Martin, Stephen Alan . . . 102 Maske, Charlotte Diane .66 Mason, Nancy Ellen ... 9! Mast, John Clarence ... 102 Matthews, Myra Rebecca . . . 23,66 Maxwell, Dianne Veronica ... 91,126 Maxwell, Larry A. ... 91 Maxwell, Mrs. Mary . . . 30,41 Maye, Henry Stephen ... 66 Mayes, Carolyn ... 91 Mayes, Lawrance Delano . . . 66,113,146 Mayes, Wilma Ann . . . 102 Maynard, Sadie Belinda . . . 102 Medlin, Richard Michael ... 67 Meggs, Betty Yvonne . . . 21,67,119,122 Menser, Barton Matthew. . . 23,40,46,50, 67,74,117,124,125,126,132,137 Merchant, Mrs. Jean . . . 42,120 179 Merritt, Charlene Denise ... 102 Merritt, Mike Jerome ... 45 Miles, Cynthia Grace . . . 36,67,121,125,143 Miller, Sgt. Carl... 42 Miller, Deborah Lee . . . 14,91 Miller, Mrs. Hazel.. . 30,42 Miller, Pamela Dee ... 91 Miller, Willie James. . . Misenheimer, Louis Danie . .. Mize, David Julian ... 91 Moore, Joyce Elaine . . . 102 Moore, Leslie Jeanette . .. 67,121,131 Moore, Patricia Ann ... 91 Moore, Patricia Annette ... 67 Moore, Samuel Andrew . . . 102 Moore, Sarah Rose . . . 102 Moore, Timothy Roy . .. Morgan, John Leslie ... 91 Morgan, Linda Dianne ... 91 Morris, Eva Elaine ... 67 Morris, Eveline Carol... 91 Morris, Larry Wayne ... 67 Morris, Ronald Alan . . . 102,137 Morrow, Barry Glenn ... 102 Morrow, Martha Jo ... 67 Morrow, Nancie Kay .. . 102 Moser, Wayne Thomas... 67 Moses, Leonard Franklin ... 91 Moses, Tommy Douglas . . . Mullis, Adrian Hunter ... 102 Mullis, Barbara Ann . . . 67,121 Mullis, Clifford Andrew ... 67 Mullis, Deborah Ann . . . 102 Mullis, Deborah Lucille . . . 102 Mullis, Donna Marie ... 91 Mullis, Joyce Irene . . . 14,68 Mullis, Julius Michael. . . Mullis, Myra Jinx .. . 91,120 Mullis, Nancy Louise ... 102 Mullis, Reid . . . Mullis, Susan Elizabeth ... 91 Mullis, Wavne Hampton . . . 18,35,68,108, 140 Myers, Kathryn Louise ... 91 Nance, Linda Joyce ... 102 Neeley, Richard Gilbert... 68 Nelson, Christy Marilyn . . . 37,68,125, 130 Nelson, Neal Reid . . . 102 Newell, Donna Irene ... 92 Newell, Roy Earle ... 102 Newell, Shirley Ann ... 92 Newell, Terri Sue . . . 37,68,112,131,133 Nix, Brenda Gail.. . 102 Nix, Roger Charles, Jr. . .. 92 Nixon, Charles Lynn . . . 36,102 Nixon, Henry James. . . Nixon, Mary Elizabeth . . . 40,92,112 Nooe, Doris Louise . . . 102 Norris, Kenneth McCoy ... 103 Norwood, Vickie Carol.. . 103 Oates, Deborah Elaine . . . 37,92 Olive, Miss Jeanne . . . 30,42 Orr, Judy Diane . . . Osborne, Christine ... 103 Outen, Cynthia Lorinda ... 103 Outen, Kenneth Michael ... 68 Owens, David Michael... 103 Painter, Kathy Jean ... 103 Palfus, Mrs. Virginia . . . Parcher, Karen Sue . . . 39,92,114 Parker, Mrs. Doris . . . 43,45,121 Parker, Mary Elizabeth . . . 103 Parker, Theodore Gregg . . . 92,140,148,150 Patterson, Debora Leigh . . . 103 Patterson, Kathleen Ann . . . 92,116 Patterson, William Robert. . 68 PeacocK, Mrs. Gail. . . 42,43,45 Peak, Ronald Lee . . . 92,120 Perkins, Jerry Lynn . . . Petrie, Mary Jean . . . 103 Petty, Linda Dianne . . . 103 Petty, Thomas Howard . . . Phaff, Mr. John . . . 16,43,45,109 Pharr, Richard Eugene . . . 68,79,137 Phifer, Helen Hagler . . . 103 Phifer, Patricia Elaine ... 68,143 Phifer, Roger Carrol... 69 Philbeck, Kathy Jo . . . 103 Phillips, James Dale . .. Phillips, Stephen O’Berry. . . 92,103 Phillips, Teresia Ann . . . 69,124 Pierce, Mr. Gary . .. 15,43,45,137,152 Pigg, Larry Martin ... 92 Pigg, Ronald Phillip . .. 103 Plyler, Sandra Kay . . . 69,119 Plyler, Shari Jane . . . 69,119 Poole, David Lawrence ... 103 Poole, Michael Daniel. . . 92,123,148 Porter, Donna Lynn . . . 17,24,37,69 Porter, Karan . . . 19,69 Porter, Kay Frances ... 92 Porter, Douglas Walter . . . 92,137 Powell, Fairy Dianne . . . 14,92 Powell, Rene Leigh ... 103 Preslar,.Jeffery Worth . . . 103 Preslar, Stephen M. ... 46 Pressley, Alan Dale ... 92 Pressley, Paul Wilson . . . 103,120 Pressley, Teresa Gail ... 92 Presson, Johnny Lester ... 92 Presson, Vickie Lynn ... 103 Pritchard, Celia Kay ... 69 Pruden, Mrs. Marie . . . 44,129 Purser, Donna Marie . . . 69,108 Purser, Dwight Mitchell... 92 Purser, George Stanton ... 92 Queen, Sally ... 92 Query, Barbara Sue . . . 18,69,142 Quillen, Mr. Robert... 44 Rackley, Gary Martin . . . 96,103 Rappe, Pamela Karen . . . 26,42,69,117 Rawlins, David Preston . . . 92,123 Rea, Mr. John . . . 37,44,148 Redfern, Alfred Stanley .. . 41,92 Reeder, Benjamin Homer ... 103 Reeder, Michael Glenn ... 92 Reel, Donald Gene .. . 92,123,137 Reid, Charles Conner . . . 103 Reid, James Bernard . . . Renegar, Randall Harrell. . . 103,140 Reynolds, Amanda Gail ... 103 Reynolds, Donnis Carol... 92 Reynolds, Earl Heath . . . 69,108,113 Reynolds, Gloria Treann . . . Reynolds, Janis Lynn . . . 37,69,75,111 Reynolds, Joreather Reynolds, Howard Dane . . . 92,137 Reynolds, Keith Michael. . . 103 Reynolds, Norman Dennis. .. 40,103,112 Rhinehart, John Wesley ... 92 Ritchie, Gary Alexander ... 92 Majorettes, lettergirls, and band keep step at the Catholic game. Richardson, Karen Jean ... 70 Richardson, Larry Bryce ... 70 Richardson, Steven D. ... 103 Roberts, Deborah Kay ... 103 Roberts, Edith Adele ... 103 Robertson, Allen Creed ... 103 Robertson, Catherine Diane .. . 103 Robinson, Lee Charles . . .104 Robinson, Claudette Lee ... 92 Robinson, Edward Joseph ... 70 Robinson, James Robert.. . 104 Robinson, Paula Sue . . . 42,70,117 Robinson, Sandra Marie ... 70 Robinson, Shirley Ann ... 93 Robinson, Walter James ... 104 Rodgers, Donna Marie . . . 21,70,117,125 Rodgers, Rebecca Jean . . . 104 Rorie, William Edward . .. 93,128 Ross, Ashlyn Dale . . . 40,104,111,132 Ross, Jackie Anne . 23,40,46,51,70,76, 124.125 Ross, Ralph Stephen . . . 99,104 Ross, Randy June . . . Ross, Sandy Douglas. . . 40,104 Ross, Robert Michael . . . Round, Michael Todd . . . Rowell, Suzanne Marie . . . 41,104,109, 129.133 Ruscingno, Mariann . .. 36,52,70,108,110, 124.125.126.133 Rushing, Brenda Kaye ... 70 Rushing, Hazel Reid ... 70 Rushing, Katherine Ann ... 104 Rushing, Michael Wayne ... 93 Rushing, Raymond, Jr. . . . 93 Rushing, Teresa Faye ... 70 Russell, Daniel Ralph ... 93 Saine, Sharon Lee . . . 104,153 St. Sing, Clyde Edwin . . . 93,123,148 Sanders, Jennings David .. . 104 Sanders, William Terrell... 70 Santen, Frank Lawrence .. . 104,137,148 Schreck, Leslie Wayne ... 104 Schreck, Linda Marie . .. 39,41,71,110, 111,128,129 Schuh, Andre Peter . . . 20,22,71,110,140 Sebastion, Rodney Lee ... 104 Sebastian, Steve Dale . . . Sells, Barbara Lynne ... 104 Sever, Mrs. Lennie . . . 44,121 Shannon, Pamela Cook ... 93 Sheline, Rodney Steven ... 71 Shepherd, Jannie . . . 19,39,46,71,116, 123 Shepherd, Patricia .. . 104,109 Shoemaker, Janet Marie . . . 104,120 Shook, Victoria Lynn .. . 36,104 Simpson, Carrie Yvonne . . . Simpson, Donna Sue ... 104 Simpson, Janice Gail ... 93 Simpson, Theodore Alton ... 93 Sistare, Ann Elizabeth ... 104 Sistare, Joe Falcom . .. Skibbe, Mrs. Catherine ... 45 Smart, Barbara Ann ... 71 Smeltzer, Elizabeth Ann . . . 104 Smeltzer, Nancy Marie . . . 21,23,42,46, 71.108.115.116.124.125 Smith, Anita Lee ... 71 Smith, Bobby Keith . . . 104 Smith, Camila Anne . . . Smith, Harold Franklin . . . 14,15,23,52, 71.109.110.114.124.125.126.132.133 Smith, Kathryne C. . .. 37,93,117,149 Smith, Karen ... 104 Smith, Miss Martha . . . 45,118 Smith, Mary Ann ... 93 Smith, Michael Lewis... 93 Smith, Paticia Ann ... 93 Smith, Roger Dale . . . 45,104 Smith, Terri Annalisa . . . 104 Smith, Terry .. . 19,32,71,122,124,125 Smith, Thomas Gregory . . . 36,104,110 Smith, Vickie Fay . . . 71,117 Snavely, Larry Penn . . . Snead, Randy Rebecca ... 71 Snyder, Susan Elayne . . . 104,121 Spears, Paul Jean . . . Spratt, Susan Christina ... 71 Springs, Cheryl Lee ... 93 Stafford, Carolyn ... 104 Stafford, Clifford . . . Stafford, Vivian Elaine ... 104 180 Live dance bands help to incite enthusiam at Independence dances. Stamey, Janies Robert... 93 Stansell, Kenneth Benton . . . 36,52,72, 79,124,125,126,133 Starnes, Deborah Ann ... 93 Starnes, Jack G. . . . Starnes, Herman Ducante . . . Starnes, Kathy Dianne ... 104 Stegall, Barry Lynn ... 72 Stegall, Karen Sue . . . 35,72 Stegall, Paul Norris . . . Stephens, Bradford Franklin . . .93 Stephens, Patricia Ann . . . 104 Stewart, Charles. . . Stewart, Charles Richard ... 104 Stewart, Charlotte Lynn ... 104 Stewart, David Ronald ... 93 Stewart, John Plummer ... 93 Stewart, William John . . . Stilwell, Donald Bryant ... 93 Stilwell, Linda Gayle .. . 39,72 Stilwell, Sherry Anne ... 93 Stinson, Paul Richard ... 104 Stoudemayer, Eddie Ray ... 104 Stoudemayer, Wayne Ira . . . 93 Strahn, Donna Gail. . . 93,111 Strough, Coralee . . . 104 Strough, Shelley Mae ... 93 Stubbs, David Michael. . . 14,104 Stubbs, Linda Elaine . . . 14,39,72,114 Sturdivant, Earl F. . . . Summerville, Joseph Lee . . . 104 Sustar, James Randy . . . 104 Sustar, Roy Douglas... 72 Sutton, Paula Sue ... 104 Swafford, Carl Robert... 104 Talley, Robert Earl. . . 15,18,39,51, 72,130,137 Talley, Wayne Moore . . . 93,108,112,137, 148 Tanner, Ronald Joe ... 104 Tarleton, Billy Raymond ... 93 Tarlton, Donald Ray . . . Tarleton, June Elaine . . . Taylor, Dennis Lane ... 72 Taylor, Robert Michael .. . 72,123 Taylor, Vera Ann . . 35,73 Teeter, William B. . . . Templeton, Mrs. Grace ... 45 Tessener, Carolyn Yvonne ... 93 Thomas, David Earl . . . Thomas, Jerry Floyd ... 73 Thomas, Pamela Leona ... 93 Thomason, John Robert. . . 104 Thompson, Janet Gail. . . 104,132 Thompson, Karen Leah . . . 14,23,39,93, 109,131 Thompson, Kathy Lynne . . . 94,114 Thompson, Lacy Mach . .. Thornburg, Gena Dolores ... 104 Tompkins, Timothy R. . . . 99,104 Tool, Nancy Maren . . . Torrence, Joseph Spears.. . Trexler, Lynn Betsy . . . 83,94 Tripplett, Mr. Herman ... 45 Troutman, Thomas Woodson . . . 104 Trowell, Mary Lee ... 94 Tucker, Susan Kristina ... 94 Tucker, William Carlton . . . 39,46,73, 117,123,150 Turner, Connie Elaine ... 94 Turner, Dennis Raymond . .. 104 Turner, Curtis Louis.. . 42,46 Turner, Margaret Diane ... 73 Turner, Norman Richard ... 73 Turner, Sally Karen . . . 105 Tweed, Brenda Sue . . . 40,105,112 Tyndell, Paul Douglas ... 94 Vaugn, Myrtle Sanola . . . 105 Vlasveld, Willen Jacob . . . 19,39,52,73, 77,110,148 Walker, Linda Dianne . . . Wallace, Barbara Sue ... 73 Wallace, Clarence Avery ... 73 Wallace, James Lewis. . . 73,108,123, 137,152 Walters, Barbara Elaine ... 73 Ward, David Paul . . . Ward, Jeffery Lynn ... 94 Wathey, Janet Ann ... 94 Watkins, Carlton Gunter ... 37 Watson, Kathy Lynn . . . 19,73,114 Watts, Gloria Ann ... 105 Weatherly, Naomi Lee ... 94 Weaver, Chester Wayne ... 105 Weddington, Mrs. W. D. . . . 46 Weistling, Judy ... 73 Welch, Deborah Sue ... 38,105,115 Welch, Sara Frances. . . 94,118,121 Wellmaker, Henry Allen ... 74 Wentz, Timothy Ray . . . 105 West, Howard Edward, Jr. . . . 41,94,113 West, James Talbot. .. West, Thomas Dean . . . 38,42 Westberg, Jill Marie ... 94 Wetzler, Louise Monica ... 105 Wheeler, Miss Anne ... 46 White, Elaine ... 39 White, Leon Gary . . . White Michael Lewis .. . 23,39,114,150 White, Ralph Thomas . . . Whitesell, Mrs. Agnes. . . 46,117 Whitesell, Carol Elaine ... 105 Whitley, Anita Diane ... 105 Whitley, Brenda Joyce . . . 21,74,108,149 Whitley, Donna Patricia ... 105 Whitley, Jessup Sholar ... 95 Whitley, Ronald Clyde ... 74 Whitley, Ronald Michael. . .74 Whitlock, Miss Diane . . . 46,128 Whitt, Gloria Ann . . . Wiggins, Deborah Lynn ... 94 Wilfong, Linda Mae . . . 36,74,128 Williams, Alan Reid ... 105 Williams, Dana Bevins ... 105 Williams, Donald Lee ... 105 Williams, Douglas Eric ... 105 Williams, Gary Baldwin ... 94 Williams, Gary Russell... 94 Williams, Lanny Everette ... 95 Williams, Lester George ... 105 Williams, Linda Kay . .. 23,74,109,121, 124,125 Williams, Paul Preston ... 105 Williamson, Peggy Ann ... 75 Williamson, Robert Clyde ... 105 Willis, Guy Steven ... 105 Willoughly, David Arnold . . . Wilson, Dorothy Scott . . . 23,95,108, 126,132 Wilson, Ellsworth Macnaull, 111 . . . 75 Wilson, Garry Louis ... Wilson, James Benny . . Wilson, Janice Delia . . . 105 Wilson, Judy Denelta ... 75 Wilson, Linda Ann .. . 36,105 Wilson, Margaret Elaine . . 95 Wilson, Michael Everett . . . Wilson, Nancy Linda ... 75 Wilson, Mr. Tommy . . . 30,47 Wilson, William Kenny . . . 105 Winchester, Cathy Diane .. . 16,36,75, 80,108,124 Wood, William Wayne ... 105 Worley, Nora Jane ... 105 Wright, Robert Harrison ... 95 Wright, Woodrow Wilson ... 95 Wrigley, Susan Alice ... 95 Yandell, Charles Fleet . . . 35,75,108 Yandle, Pattie Sue ... 95 Yandle, Ronnie Boyd ... 105 Yarborough, Miss Barbara ... 47 Yates, Melame Langley . . . 46,75,114,120 York, Douglas Merritt. . . 95,118 Young. Cynthia Jane . . . 105 Young, Kenneth Ronald . . . 19,46,75,117, 123,148 Young, Rebecca Cynthia . . . 23,75,108, 110,117 Younts, Miss Phyllis. . . 30,47 181 Club Directory ART CLUB Sheila Baucom Janet Deason Marilyn Jamison Nancy Jerry, Treasurer Kathy Johnson Donald Latham Martha Lingle Debbie Long Bill Patterson, Vice-President Pam Rappe, Secretary Paula Robinson Nancy Smeltzer Louis Turner Becky Young, President Mrs. Peacock, Advisor AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB Jerry Adams, Secretary Tommy Alexander Bill Allen William Bass Randy Beaumont Ronnie Benfield Andy Benton Wayne Brafford Bob Burris Will Burnett Carol Cadlwell Jackie Carter Charles Cauthern Brenda Childers Ben Christenbury Troy Cole Eddie Connor Vickie Carriker John Culp Jack Deese Bill Delinger Robert Digsby Bob Donaldson Mark Dover Steve Faires Chuck Fleenor Gail Garland Ronald Gladden Wayne Grindstaff Steve Hagler Carol Harper David Hartsell Johnny Hayes Brooks Helms, President Don Helms, Student Advisor Rocky Hendrick Kurt Hendrix John Hildrith Dannie Hill David Hilton Aubrey Hillard Tommy Hurst Richard Jones Mike Kerr Jimmy Kiker Lewis Kimery Hal Kinder Eddy Lands Earl Lapp Danriy Ligon Charles Lipscomb Fred Long Jimmy Long Lem Long Ruth Long Lawrence Mayes Fred McCathren Melody McCorkle Mike Medlin, Vice-President Pat Moore John Morgan V ayne Moser R. F. Moses Donna Mullis Reid Nelson Paul Newman Vickie Norwood Jane Plyler Stan Purrser Mike Reeder Dennis Reynolds Suzanne Rowell Tommy Smith Wayne Stoudemayer Corky Strough Shelley Strough Carl Swoffard Mo Talley Vera Taylor Brenda Tweed Wim Vlasveld David Ward Karen Watts Naomi Weatherly Alan Williams Donna Williams Gary Wilson Mac Wilson Ken Young Mr. Abernathy, Advisor BAND CLUB Sandra Abernathy Alice Alexander, Co-Secretary Ken Bailes David Baucom Jerel Baucom Delores Biggers Charlie Brackett Jerry Bryant Mary Jo Campbell Sidney Carpenter Nellie Cathey Ben Christenbury Denise Cloninger Troy Cole Gary Cox John Culp Bill Dellinger Winfred Ervin, President Carolyn Flowe Gary Forbis Lynda Fowler, Co-Secretary Lewis Greene Derrel Hagler David Hahn Steve Hamrick, Vice-President Elizabeth Hegenbart John Higgins Andy Hunter Tom Innes Daryl Jenkins Eddie King Sidney Kistler Susan Leitaker Pat Long Dale Luna Chris McCracken John Morgan Judy Orr John Rhineheart Steve Ross David Sanders Libby Smeltzer Pat Stamey Rick Stewart Tim Thompkins Debbie Welch Howard West Tom West Charles White Mr. Hanna, Advisor BASEBALL Dean Abernathy Orman Carolan John Elliot Harry Hoover Skipper Horton John Hubbell Sid Hughes Lou Lagana Jimmy Long Don Morgan Dave Morris Marshall Rorie Richard Taylor Ronnie Thompson Jackie Wallace Jimmy Wallace Bubba Weedon Mr. Gary Pierce, Coach Troy Cole Dale Guin Chip Kerr Sid Kistler Mike McDonald Steve Phillips Mike Poole David Rawlins Charles Robinson Sandy Ross Mr. Ernie Kale, Coach VARSITY BASKETBALL Charles Cauthen Bobby Donaldson Steve Flowe Fred Harris Mark Hagler Skipper Horton Charles Lipscomb, Captain Robert Little Lem Long Lawrence Mayes Mike Cochran, Manager Mr. Joe Coulter, Coach BUS DRIVERS CLUB Tommy Alexander Bill Allen Boyd Bartlett Gary Baucom William Belk Tommy Byrd Charles Cauthern Eddie Conner Mike Davis Bill Dellinger, Secretary-Treasurer Bill Harrill Billy Hendrix John Hubble Tommy Hurst Earl Lapp Judy Little Linda Little, President Pat Long Lawr ence Mayes, Vice-President Johnny Presson Heath Reynolds Donald Williams Mr. Lamb, Advisor Wayne Brafford Susan Brawley Don Helms, Treasurer Brooks Helms Lynn Laycock Bart Menser, Vice-President Ronnie Peak Donna Rodgers, Secretary Kaye Smith Bill Tucker, President Ken Young Mrs. Whitesell, Advisor JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Jo Beth Bussells Cindy Faires Janet Killian Denise Merritt Mary Parker Vickie Presson Sharon Saine Sally Turner Mrs. Lyday, Advisor VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Betsy Capps, Head Kathy Collins Barbara Faires Donna Fisher Amy Freeman, Co-Head Beth Kaba Cindy Miles Pat Phifer Barbara Query CHOIR Sandra Abernethy And the approaching army planned to capture the mighty fortress . . . 182 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEMISTRY II CLUB Connie Alley Debbie Baker Sharon Ballard William Bass Sandy Bates Andy Benton Larry Benton Terry Brewer Brenda Bumgarner Rebecca Cloninger Carol Deese Garry Derrick Clinton Eubanks Alice Evans Steve Faires, President Joy Furr Kaye Gibson Kathy Glenn Kitty Greene Bill Griffin Resa Harris Nelson Hedgepeth Gingy Higgins Julia Higgins Betsy Howard Janet Lackey Earl Lapp Hermena Lineberger Becky Matthews Dianne Maxwell Sue McCall Melody McCorkle Gail McWhirter Pam Miller Debbie Miller Karen Parcher Fairy Powell Donna Purser Lynda Schreck Jannie Shepherd Hal Smith Linda Stilwell David Stubbs Linda Stubbs Kathy Thompson Karen Thompson Kathy Watson Allen Wellmaker Mike White Elaine Wilson Susan Wrigley Melanie Yates CIVINETTES Sandra Abernathy Alice Alexander Connie Alley, Treasurer Nancy Black Susan Brawley Cindy Burch Kay Campbell Betsy Capps Janice Cranford Susan Corriher, President Barbara Faires Carolyn Flowe Judy Funderburk Sharon Hanson Resa Harris, Vice-President Julia Higgins Gingy Higgins Sidney Kerr, Secretary Mary Jane Kerr Janet Killian Ann Livingston Debby Long Sue McCall Yvonne Meggs Donna Purser Jackie Ross Mariann Ruscingno Nancy Smeltzer Brenda Whitley Scottie Wilson Cathy Winchester Becky Young Cars wait in the gleaming sunlight while Patriots spend seven hours within the halls of Independence. Miss Gibson, Advisor CIVITAN CLUB Chipper Alexander Wesley Alexander, Secretary Gary Baucom Hal Beaver Charlie Brackett Terry Brewer Don Broome Bob Burris Mike Copeland Mike Eller Steve Faires Chuck Fleenor, Treasurer Buddy Floyd, Vice-President Roddy Funderburk Mark Haigler Fred Harris Billy Hendrix Leslie Jester Bobbie Little Wayne Mullis, President Gary Rackley Heath Reynolds Jimmy Wallace Charlie Yandell Merritt York Mr. McGraw, Advisor Mr. Jacumin, Advisor COOPERATIVE OCCUPATIONS CLUB Diane Beatty. Treasurer Sandra Childress Janice Cook Beverly Crook Sally Crutchfield Sue Flowers Priscilla Gantt Janice Henry Debbie Hurd, Secretary Bernice McDonald Charlotte Maske Yvonne Meggs, Vice-President Sandra Nordman Sandra Robinson Terry Smith, President Randy Snead CROSS COUNTRY Charles Barbee John Campbell Mike Cochrane Joe Dalia, Captain Steve Grathwol Gerald Hartis Eddy Lands Mr. McCachren, Coach DEBATE CLUB Ken Bailes Nancy Black Kathy Bowman Wayne Brafford Susan Brawley, Vice-President Ben Christenburg Winfred Ervin, Treasurer Pat Flowe, President Diane Long Hal Smith Debbie Welch Melanie Yates, Secretary Merritt York Miss Smith, Advisor Miss Hargett, Advisor DEBATE TEAM Varsity: Ken Bailes Nancy Black Wayne Brafford Susan Brawley Novice: Kathy Bowman Ben Christenburg Dianne Long Debbie Welch Merritt York Miss Smith, Coach DECLARATION STAFF Connie Alley, Editor-in-Chief Kathy Bergstrom Terry Brewer Mike Jamison Roger Jerry, Photographer Janet Lackey Suzanne Rowell Linda Schreck, Business Manager Mrs. Pruden, Advisor JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Tommy Alexander Ronnie Benfield Bob Blake Troy Cole Daryl Connell Rick Davis Mike Flowe Steve Hagler Ronnie Helms Rocky Hendricks Andy Hunter Ray Miller John Morgan David Ownes Ronnie Pigg Mike Raynolds Wayne Schreck Joe Summerville Doug White Steve Willis Mr. Jacumin, Coach Mr. McCoy, Coach VARSITY FOOTBALL Wesley Alexander Jimmy Barrett Hal Beaver William Belk Charlie Brackett Terry Brewer Don Broome Mike Copeland Steve Erlandson Buddy Floyd Gene Frye Fred Harris Charlie Herndon Sam Hill Sid Hughes Leslie Jester Mike Jones Chip Kerr Lou Lagana, Captain Lonnie McNair Bart Menser Ronnie Morris Rick Pharr Doug Porter Don Reel Dane Reynolds Frank Santen Mo Talley, Captain Wayne Talley Jimmy Wallace Kurt Hendricks, Manager Mr. Ledford, Coach Mr. Pierce, Coach FRENCH CLUB (LE CERCLE FRANCA1SE) Alice Alexander Carol Bartlett 183 Chris Crane Phyllis Foster Judy Funderburk Gail Garland Linda Griffin, Secretary Cheryl Helley Elizabeth Hegenbart Gingy Higgins Julia Higgins Alysia High Suzanne Hodge, Vice-President Beryl Houston Kathy Johnson Nancy Jones Jimmy Kiker Sidney Kerr, Treasurer Dianne Long Marilyn McCall Sue McCall Sharon McGregor Gail McWhirter Jeannie McWhirter Jeanette Moore Louis Nooe Donna Purser Bill Patterson Steve Richardson Libby Smeltzer Pam Thomas Brenda Tweed Janet Wathey Sara Welch Linda Wilson Scottie Wilson Susan Wrigley Linda Williams, President Mrs. Clark, Advisor Mrs. Golden, Advisor FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Nancy Cox Sandra Crump Alice Evans Gloria Forrest Cheryl Hatley Sandy Helms Janice Jamison, Treasurer Belinda Maynard Chris McCracken Gail McWhirter, President Jeanette Moore Barbara Mullis, Vice-President Susan Mullis Kathy Myers, Secretary Shirley Newell Fairy Powell Teresa Pressley Elaine Wilson Linda Stilwell Mrs. Parker, Advisor Miss Sever, Advisor FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Patsy Barnette Martha Bracy Carol Caldwell Rebecca Cloninger Nancy Connell Vicky Corriher Becky Cruse Carolyn Flowe Susie Ford Gloria Forrest Brenda Griffin Suzanne Howell, Secretary Gloria Keziah Charlotte Maske Yvonne Meggs Judy On- Jane Plyler, Vice-President Sandy Plyler, President Anita Smith Terry Smith Shelley Strough, Treasurer Pat Yandle Mrs. Hargrave, Advisor FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Sharon Abel Debbie Brooks, Secretary Carolyn Flowe, Treasurer Caroline Furr Kitty Greene, President Marilyn Jamison, Vice-President Nancy Jones Dianne Long Pat Moore Kathy Stagier Mrs. Golden, Advisor Mrs. Ray, Advisor GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Sandra Abernathy Cindy Burch Renee Bumgardner Janet Benfield Nona Bailey Kathy Collins Betsy Capps Patricia Capps Linda Cowley Thelma Digsby Karen Earp Donna Fisher, President Gloria Forrest Amy Freeman Judy Funderburk Joy Furr Dianne Gibson Kay Gibson Cynthia Godwin Sandy Hiner Theresa Holier, Point Recorder Frances Hoover Vickie Howie Margaret Hulak Marilyn Jamison Vanessa Jenkins Nancy Jerry Paulette Johnson Dianne Jordan Lynna Kimsey Jo Anne Locklear Linda Kay McGarley Gail McWhirter Dianne Maxwell Cindy Miles, Secretary Dianne Morgan Irene Mullis Libby Nixon Cynthia Outen Mary Parker Debbie Patterson Mary Jean Petrie Pat Phifer Teresa Phillips Jane Plyler Karen Porter Barbara Query, Vice-President Paula Robinson Ashlyn Ross Jackie Ross Jannie Shephard Pat Shephard Vickie Shook Kaye Smith Tricia Smith Linda Stilwell Linda Stubbs Susan Stump Sue Sutton Vera Taylor Pam Thomas Lynn Trexler Sally Turner Brenda Tweed Brenda Whitley, Treasurer Debra Wiggins Cindy Young Miss Yarborough, Advisor GOLF Rick Jamison Bobby Little Bill Magee David Rawlins Charlie Yandell INDEPENDENCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Mel Alexander Steve Beverly Bruce Burns Doug Fink Martin Fronta Daryl Hagler Steve Hamrick Randy Hargett John Higgins Jimmy Horne Daryl Jenkins Mike Johnson Eddie King Dale Luna Gary Martin Chris Tennent Mickey West Tom West Mr. Hanna, Advisor Mr. McClelland, Advisor INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Kathy Bergstrom Nancy Black, President Kathy Bowman Wayne Brafford Susan Brawley, Secretary Chris Crane Kathy Glenn Linda Griffin, Vice-President Sidney Kerr Dianne Long Terri Newell Rick Pharr Andre Schuh Hal Smith, Treasurer Wim Vlasveld Merritt York Mr. Dean, Advisor One of Independences’ number one time at the typewriter. INTER-CLUB COUNCIL Connie Alley Nancy Black Susan Brawley Beverly Campbell Amy Freemen Susan Corriher Steve Erlandson Winfred Ervin Steve Faires, Treasurer Donna Fisher Pat Flowe, Secretary Kathy Glenn Kitty Greene Linda Griffin Brooks Helms, Banker Roger Jerry Sidney Kerr Gail McWhirter Bart Menser Mike Medlin Cindy Miles Wayne Mullis, Assistant Banker Terri Newell Sandy Plyler Jackie Ross Mariann Ruscingno Janie Shepherd Hal Smith Terry Smith Kenny Stansell, President Mo Talley Bill Tucker Linda Williams Becky Young Mr. McClellan d, Advisor KEY CLUB Jerry Adams, Vice-President Bih Allen Wayne Brafford, Treasurer Joe Dalia Steve Erlandson, President Winfred Ervin Clinton Eubanks Lonnie Flowe George Grier Steve Grathwohl Gerald Hartis Brooks Helms Don Helms Sam Hill Harold Hood Andy Hunter Chip Kerr Sidney Kistler helpers. Miss Younts spends much 184 Jo Beth BrusseUs Jane Bryd Carol Cole Sheila Cox Chris Crane Sandra Crump Alice Evans Cindy Faires Pat Flowe Gail Garland Cynthia Godwin Kitty Greene Donna Haskin Margaret Hulak Martha Fingle Linda Little Sharon McGregor Dianne Maxwell Cindy Miles, Organizational Chairman Diane Morgan Myra Mullis Louise Nooe Kathy Patterson Ashlyn Ross Suzanne Rowell Janie Shepherd Kaye Smith Susan Synder Linda Stubbs Sue Sutton Pam Thomas Karen Thompson Lynn Trexler Connie Turner Deborah Welch Linda Williams Susan Wrigley Miss Hobbs, Advisor LATIN CLUB Connie Alley Charlie Brackett Jane Byrd John Campbell Kay Campbell Margo Cogan Steve Faires Lynda Fowler Kathy Glenn, President Cynthia Godwin Kathy Griffin Steve Hamrick Kurt Hendrix Gayle Hornback Margaret Hulak Daryl Jenkins Mary Jane Kerr Sidney Ken- Lewis Kimrey Sandra Lewis Debbie Long Bart Menser Laine Oates Gregg Parker Ronnie Peak Mike Poole Paul Pressley Eddie Rorie Jackie Ross Pam Shannon Lynn Trexler Louis Turner Howard West Merritt York Miss Merchant, Advisor LEGACY STAFF Beverly Campbell, Editor-in-Chief Kay Campbell Chris Crane Beverly Dulin Phyllis Foster Kathy Glenn Lou Lagana Eddie Lands Donald Latham Chip McGuirt Lawrence Mayes Bart Menser Ronnie Peak Rick Pharr Steve Phillips Mike Poole Edwin St. Saing Kenny Stansell Ronnie Stewart I’ve got it!! Hal Smith Mo Talley Robert Taylor, Secretary Ken Young Mr. Kale, Advisor Mr. Pfaff, Advisor KEYETTES Sharon Abel Karen Ballard Jacqueline Baucom Kathy Bowman Linda Griffin, Business Manager Julia Higgins Mary Jane Kerr Janet Lackey Debbie Long Kay McCarley Christ) ' Nelson Donna Purser Eddie Rorie Jackie Ross Suzanne Rowell Lynda Schreck Linda Wilfong Miss Whitlock, Advisor LETTERGIRLS Renee Bumgarner Marcia Clark Sheila Cox Cynthia Godwin Sue McCall Sharon McGregor Debbie Miller Pam Miller Dianne Morgan Kaye Smith Lynn Trexler Brenda Whitley, Head Cathy Winchester Miss Younts, Advisor MAJORETTE CLUB Donna Hunnicutt Vanessa Jenkins Nita Little Martha Logan, Vice-President Kathy Patterson Fairy Powell, Secretary-Treasurer Jannie Shepherd, President Pat Shepherd Nancy Smeltzer Dianne Whitley Mrs. Campbell, Advisor MARSHALS Nancy Black Beverly Campbell Susan Corriher Janice Cranford Steve Erlandson Linda Griffin Brooks Helms Sidney Kerr Ann Livingston Bart Menser Cindy Miles Christy Nelson Donna Rodgers Jackie Ross, Chief Marshal Mariann Ruscingno Nancy Smeltzer Hal Smith Terri Smith Kenny Stansell Linda Williams MONOGRAM CLUB Jerry Adams Ben Alexander Chip Alexander Wesley Alexander Charles Barbee William Belk Charlie Brackett Kenny Bumgarner Bob Burris John Campbell Mike Cochran Mike Copeland, Treasurer Terry ' Dodd Bobby Donaldson Tommy Eubanks Buddy Floyd, Secretary Gene Frye Louis Green Steve Grathwol Mark Hagler Fred Harris Gerald Hartis Kenny Helms Charlie Herndon Danny Hill Skip Horton John Hubbel Sid Hughes Rick Jamison Lester Jester Mike Jones Richard Jones Lou Lagana Eddy Lands Bobby Little Dale Luna Chip McGuirt Bart Menser Wayne Mullis Greg Parker Mike Poole Don Reel Dane Reynolds David Roliins Edwin St. Sing Mo Talley, President Wayne Talley Ronnie Tanner Bill Tarleton Robert Taylor, Vice-President Bill Tucker Ken Young Jimmy Wallace NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Connie Alley Nancy Black Beverly Campbell Susan Corriher Janice Cranford Steve Erlandson, Treasurer Pat Flowe Linda Griffin, President Brooks Helms Sidney Kerr, Secretary Lou Lagana Robert Little, Jr. Bart Menser Cindy Miles Teresia Phillips Jackie Ross, Vice-President Mariann Ruscingno Nancy Smeltzer Hal Smith Terri Smith Kenny Stansell Linda Williams Cathy Winchester Miss Wheeler, Advisor ORCHESTRA Becky Cloninger Susan Corriher Vicky Corriher Pam Cothran Mark Duncan Cindy Edwards Donna Haskin Cathy Haywood Marilyn Jamison Sandra Lewis Bart Menser Scottie Wilson Mr. Hanna, Director ORDER OF THE PATRIOT Connie Alley Nancy Black Steve Erlandson Roddy Funderburk Linda Griffin Gerald Hartis Brooks Helms Sam Hill Sidney Kerr Lou Lagana Charles Lipscomb Dianne Maxwell Lawrence Mayes Bart Menser, Co-Chairman Betsy Capps Phillips Jackie Ross, Co-Chairman Mariann Ruscingno Hal Smith Kenny Stansell Linda Williams Scottie Wilson Honorary Members: Mr. Alfred Bowman Dr. Robert Haines Mr. Andrew P. Haywood PEP CLUB Books-without which there would be no school Jerry Adams Karen Ballard Sharon Ballard Sandra Bates Judy Bowman Kathy Bowman Elaine Brown Jane Brown Renee Bumgarner Veverly Cain Carol Caldwell Beverly Campbell Betsy Capps Tricia Capps Debbie Cloud Carol Cole Kathy Collins Mike Copeland Charlotte Conder Susan Corriher Joe Deese Melinda Deese Thelma Digsby Bobby Donaldson Barbara Faires Steve Faires Donna Fisher, Secretary Pat Flowe, Vice-President Amy Freeman Debbie Freeman Risa Fuller Judy Funderburk Linda Gale Gail Garland Kathy Glenn Delores Godwin Dorothy Hare Resa Harris, Point Recorder Kathy Hart Lauren Hawkins Cathy Haywood Don Helms Sandy Helms Alysia High Aubrey Hilliard Suzanne Hodge Susan Howard Margaret Hulak Janice Jamison Nancy Jerry Kathy Johnson Paulette Johnson Diane Jordan Janet Lackey Earl Lapp Nita Little Ann Livingston Johnne Locklear Dianne Long Beth Kaba Marilyn McCall Sue McCall Sharon McGregor Gail McWhirter Naomi Marion Steve Martin Dianne Maxwell Belinda Maynard Cindy Miles Debbie Miller Pam Miller Jeanette Moore Evy Morris Barbara Mullis Irene Mullis Terri Newell Libby Nixon Cynthia Outen Pat Phifer Jane Plyler Vickie Presson Barbara Query Jan Reynolds Ashlyn Ross Jackie Ross Mariann Ruscingno, President Sharon Saine Gayle Sandhagen Lynda Schreck Pam Shannon Janie Shepherd Sue Simpson Karen Smith Vickie Smith Kenny Stansell Linda Stilwell Donna Strahan Mo Talley, Treasurer Gena Thornbury Norman Turner Sara Welch Brenda Whitley Scottie Wilson Becky Young Miss Aydlett, Advisor RED CROSS Sharon Abel, Secretary Gloria Forrest Vickie Howie Andy Hunter Lynna Kimsey Vickie King Jo Anne Locklear Terri Newell, President Libby Nixon Dennis Reynolds Paula Robinson, Treasurer Allen Wellmaker Carol Whitesell Pat Yandle Mrs. Whitesell, Advisor SEVENTY-SIXER’S CLUB Roger Bartlett Sandra Bates Judy Bowman Kathy Bowman Susan Brawley Beverly Campbell Kay Campbell Patricia Capps Brenda Childers Carol Cole Troy Cole Susan Corriher Veverly Cain Cindy Edwards Mike Eller Steve Faires, President Lonnie Flowe Gloria Forrest Judy Funderburk Steve Grathwohl Kathy Griffin Linda Griffin Stephany Grooms Gail Garland Sandra Hagler Carol Harper Resa Harris Charles Hartis Gerald Hartis Billy Hendrix Julia Higgins Virginia Higgins Harold Hood Vickie Howie Diane Jordan Janice Jamison Nancy Jerry Mary Jane Kerr Sidney Kerr Paula Lagana Debbie Long Dianne Long Marilyn McCall Gail McWhirter Wayne Mullis, Card Leader Mary Parker Jackie Ross Ashlyn Ross, Secretary Mariann Ruscingno Lynda Schreck Andre Schuh, Treasurer Pam Shannon Pat Sheppard Hal Smith Tommy Smith Kenny Stansell Wim Vlasveld, Vice-President Alan Williams Becky Young Mr. McGraw, Advisor SOCCER Jerry Adams Ben Alexander Chipper Alexander Willie Burch Bobby Burris Ben Christenbury Phil Dennis Terry Dodd Hood Dulin Tommy Eubanks Louis Green Aubrey Hilliard John Hubble Daryle Jenkins Wayne Lanford Jimmy Long Dale Luna Wayne Mullis Greg Parker Randy Renegar Andre Shuh Mr. Richard Davis, Coach SPANISH CLUB (LOS PATRIOTAS ESPANOLES) Sandra Abernathy Randy Allen Brenda Ballard Susan Brawley, President Veverly Cain Charlotte Conder Sherry Cook Jeff Copeland Mike Copeland, Treasurer John Culp Teresa Ditzler Lonnie Flowe Pat Flowe Cynthia Grandez Kathy Grier Beverly Hartsell Nancy Jerry Diane Jordan Doris Knotts Ann Livingston Kay McCarley Myra Mullis Charlie Nixon Karen Parcher Kathy Patterson Kay Porter Kathy Rushing Gayle Sandhagen Janet Shoemaker Susan Synder Robert Taylor, Secretary Dana Williams Mac Wilson Melanie Yates, Vice-President Ken Young Mr. Manrique, Advisor SPIRIT OF ’68 Business Staff Janice Cranford, Business Manager Teresa Ditzler Kathy Griffin Cathy Winchester Miss Bethune, Advisor SPIRIT OF ’68 Editorial STAFF Susan Brawley Joe Deese Donna Fisher Buddy Floyd Vickie Howie Roger Jerry, Photographer Sidney Kerr, Editor-in-Chief Paula Lagana Judy Little Jeanette Moore Susan Mullis Christy Nelson Terri Newell Jan Simpson Hal Smith Mo Talley Lynn Trexler Karen Thompson Miss Hunnicutt, Advisor STUDENT COUNCIL Alice Alexander Nancy Black Charles Brackett Kathy Collins Carol Cole Troy Cole Melinda Deese Ronnie Edwards Steve Erlandson Winfred Ervin Barbara Faires Cindy Faires Steve Faires Lonnie Flowe Pat Flowe Buddy Floyd Susan Hagler Resa Harris Gerald Hartis, Treasurer Rocky Hendrix Brooks Helms Alysia High Skipper Horton Vicki Howie Paulette Johnson Beth Kaba Chip Kerr Janet Killian Lou Lagana Eddy Lands Debbie Long Lawrence Mayes Chip McGuirt, Vice President Mike Medlin Bart Menser Denise Merritt Cindy Miles Dianne Morgan Wayne Mullis Mary Parker Betsy Phillips Mike Poole Vicki Presson Gary Rackley Ashlyn Ross Andre Schuh Janie Shephard Pat Shephard Hal Smith, President Kenny Stansell Linda Stubbs Mo Talley Janet Thompson Kathy Thompson Lynn Trexler Wim Vlasveld Jimmy Wallace Scottie Wilson, Secretary Melanie Yates Ken Young Mr. Lyday, Advisor Mr. McGraw, Advisor The end of each day marks but another small part in all that which made up this year at Inde¬ pendence. TENNIS Ronnie Benfield Tommy Eubanks Richard Morrow Greg Parker Mike Poole Bill Tucker Mike W ' hite Mr. McCachren, Coach TRACK Wayne Bowman, Captain Mike Belk Jim Brown Kenny Bumgardner Tommy Byrd Buddy Floyd John Griffin Charles Herndon Sam Hill Lane Hurley Roger Martin Bill Patterson Jerry Perkins Doug Porter Russell Salisbury, Captain Ronnie Stewart Wayne Talley Donald Reel Mr. Roy Ledford, Coach WRESTLING Chip Alexander Ben Alexander Mike Copeland, Captain Sidney Carpenter Kurt Hendrix Danny Hill Mike Flowe Doug Knotts Frank San ten Louis Lagana, Captain Greg Parker Edwin Saint-Sing Wim Vlasveld Ken Young, Captain Mr. John Rea, Coach V.I.C.A. Gary Baucom Danny Bradshaw Norris Brotherton Jerry Bryant, Reporter Ken Bumgardner, Treasurer Allen Christenbury Brenda Cochrane Francis Collins Keith Conder Brenda Davis, Secretary Steve Davis Carol Deese Melinda Deese Eleazer Firms, Vice President Pat Flowe Candy Furr Bill Hardy Betty Helms Bill Hendrix, President Mickey Hollars Charles Honeycutt Jill Hopkins Patty Hunnicutt Paulette Johnson Lynna Kimsey Willie Long Melody McCorkle Jeff McGinnis Theresa Rushing Brad Stephens Doug Sustar Jerry Thomas Barbara Walters Gary Williams Linda Williams, State Editor Sidney Ken- Editor INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Karen Thompson Student Life Editor J anice Cranford Business Manager Miss Sue Hunnicutt Editorial Advisor Miss Dell Bethune Business Advisor Roger E. Jerry Photography Editor Staff Joe Deese Teresa Ditzler Buddy Floyd Kathy Griffin Vickie Flowie Paula Lagana Judy Little Susan Mullis Christy Nelson Jan Simpson Hal Smith Mo Talley Lynn Trexler Cathy Winchester 1967 Patriot Drive Charlotte, N. C. The staff of the SPIRIT OF ’68 would like to express its sincere appreication to the following people for their help and cooperation with the publication of this annual. Mr. Bill Renfro, Delmar Representative, for his photography and advice. Mr. Wayne Wolfe, Assistant Director of Delmar Printing Company, for his time and advice. Mr. Ralph Crimminger, Delmar Art Department, for his help with planning the cover. Mrs. Helen Russell, Delmar Studios, for her help with the layouts for the classes section. Mrs. Grace Poston, Delmar Representative, for her patience and advice. Mrs. Majorie Bartlett for her invaluable help with the opening section, cover arrangement, and division pages. Don Helms for his photography and darkroom work at a crucial time. Beverly Studios for the Senior Class portraits. Phil Aul Studio for class beauty portraits. Rodney Knowles and the Davidson Basketball Team for acting as beauty judges. The 76ers Club for their cooperation in posing for the cover picture. Linda Griffin, Fairy Powell, and Mary Jane Kerr for their voluntary typing and ideas as the deadline became imminent. Mr. Haywood and the Independence Faculty for their under¬ standing and advice. We want to thank these and countless others for helping make possible the SPIRIT OF ’68. Sidney Kerr Terri Newell Academics Editor Jeanette Moore Classes Editor Susan Brawley Activities Editor Donna Fisher Athletics Editor Charlotte, N.C. 188