Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Sandy Plyler, president, reads a thank you note. FHA members read homemaking pamphlets Pledge of allegiance begun Membership in the International Relations Club is open to students interested in world affairs. The club had previously se¬ emed a United States flag for each homeroom, and during the year the club initiated the daily pledge of allegiance to the Hag. Special guest speakers included Naim Ahmed ot Pakistan. Mr. Deane served as club advisor. Nancy Black, president, sought to plan programs to increase club members’ awareness of current events. FHA attends rally The Future Homemakers of America actively promoted the worth of homemaking skills during the year. One of the FHA projects was completion of the Homemaker Degrees of Achie¬ vement. A Christmas party was held as well as a Mother- Daughter Banquet. Mrs. Hargrave advised the club while Sandy Plyler filled the office of president. FHA members accompan¬ ied by Mrs. Hargrave attended a fall district rally at Hunter Huss. Easter baskets were given to the Alexander Children’s Home by the club at Easter holidays. The Future Home¬ makers attended the state FHA convention at the end of the year. Nancy Black selects music for the pledge of alle¬ giance. IRC members examine a bulletin board pertaining to American history. 119

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T.V. debates held Coach Smith and Pat Howe discuss club finances. The Debate Club continued the valuable service of spon¬ soring the Independence High School Debate Team. It also provided debate experience for those not on the team. This year saw the creation of a novice team to train members for the already existing varsity team. The proposition which the debate team debated during the year dealt with the timely topic of crime prevention. Three propositions under this general heading were also used. Debate team members met once a week with Coach Smith to learn debate technique. The team went to a fall workshop in Chapel Hill and parti¬ cipated in tournaments throughout the year. Both the affir¬ mative and negative teams debated over television- -Channel WTIV. The first debate took place on January 22, 1968 at the television station. The affirmative team, composed of Nancy Black and Susan Brawley, won this debate. Ken Bai- les and Wayne Brafford were the negative varsity debaters. Coach Martha Smith attended a debating class at Davidson College the previous summer to aid the team. Attractive flowers made by the club from paper were sold as a money making project. Pat Flowe was president of the club. Resolved that what? Varsity debaters Nancy Black, Wayne Brafford, and Susan Braw¬ ley research the topic. 118

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Roman Banquet held The Latin Club, under Mrs. Merchant’s direction, continued to give its members a greater appreciation of the traditions and customs associated with the Latin language. A Roman Banquet was held in the spring with observance of these customs. One of the interesting speakers to the club was Winfred Ervin. At this time slides of Europe were shown, including ones of Roman ruins. Kathy Glenn served as president of the club. Mrs. Merchant addresses members of the club. Debbie Long and Kay Campbell enjoy refreshments at a program meeting. Students go Spanish The purpose of the Spanish Club is to better acquaint the student body with Spanish culture. This purpose is emphasized during Spanish Week which was held the last week of February. The highlight was a party at which everyone dressed in a Spanish costume and Spanish food was served. Guest speakers from several Spanish-speaking countries spoke to the club Ay during the week. Senor Manrique advised the club, and Susan Brawley was president. Did someone mention pinatas? Susan Braw ley presides as the club sets a date for Spanish Week. 120