Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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

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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

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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