Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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.

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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

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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