Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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

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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

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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