Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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

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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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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.