Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Vocational education stressed I he Distributive education Clubs of America, with advisor Mr. Deal, brought D.L. students together for social activities and programs relating to vocational education. Mike Medlin was president of the DLCA club during the year. Students met in class two periods each day and then went to their jobs under the distributive education program. C.O.O. holds party for orphanage The Cooperative Office Club of Independence, C.O.O., was advised by Miss McArver. A number of interesting projects were completed. On December 17, a Christmas party was held for grades one through three of Thompson Orphanage. The club also made bookmarks to give to the faculty at Christmas. One of the programs of the C.O.O. was a demonstration by Nova Cosmetics. Terry Smith was president of the club. Miss McArver helps Yvonne Meggs with a business problem. lerry Smith, C.O.O. president, and other C.O.O. members work on office practice. 122

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French Club celebrates Noel “Parlez-vous Francais?” asks Sara Welch. The French Club celebrated Christmas with a festive party mixed with French carols and refreshments. The Noel theme was also the subject of the club’s Christmas decorations. One of the programs of the club featured a foreign exchange student from France. For its carnival project the French Club operated a Parisian cafe to give the carnival a truly French air. Mrs. Clark advised the club, and Linda Williams was president. Mrs. Clark adds music to a program. President Linda Williams pours punch for French Club members. F.B.L.A. sends cards to Vietnam The Future Business Leaders of America Club was led by Gail McWhirter and advised by Mrs. Sever and Mrs. Parker. Programs held during the year related to business and oppor¬ tunities in business. The Future Business Leaders sought to boost the confidence in business careers held by their members. At Christmas members made Christmas cards to send to Charlottean soldiers in Viet Nam. Gail McWhirter conducts a F.B.L.A. meeting. Members discuss a service project. 121

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Bumper stickers sold by lettermen The Monogram Club with Mo Talley as president, honors outstanding players of school teams with membership. One of the purposes of the Monogram Club is to encourage good sportsmanship. Mr. Ledford was the club advisor during the year. One of the projects of the club was the sale of bumper stickers. The stickers were on a green and yellow color scheme and had a Patriot and the school name on them. The Monogram Club discusses a project for the ICC Carnival. G.A.A. attends state conference The Girls Athletic Association members were advised by Miss Yarborough. The club held a street dance in May. The G.A.A.’s went to Greensboro in May to participate in the North Carolina Girls Athletic Association Play Day. The members of the club enjoyed a spring excursion to tire beach in May. They battled the women faculty in the student faculty game. Donna Fisher served as president of the club. G.A.A. members play ball. Donna Fisher, president of the G.A.A., exercises on the parallel bars. 123