Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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

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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

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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