Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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BACK ROW: Coach Roy Ledford, Doug Porter, John Griffin, Jim Brown, Steve Bingman, Wayne Bowman, Manager Kenny Bum- gardner. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Stewart, Bill Patterson, Lane Hurley, Buddy Floyd,Charles Herndon, Russell Salisbury. FRONT ROW: Sam Hill, Don Reel, Wayne Talley, Jerry Perkins, Tommy Byrd, Mike Belk Bowman and Reel set records The track season was highlighted by the superb performance of several individuals. Throughout the nine meet schedule the Patriot’s Don Reel and Wayne Bowman were outstanding performers. The squad lacked depth but got determined effort from each and every individual. Mr. Ledford coached the track team. The high point of the season was Wayne Bowman’s record shatter¬ ing performance in the low hurdles at the state meet. Wayne broke the old state record of 19.8 by running an amazing 19.2. Wayne also won the highs with 14.6, which equalled the Charlotte area’s best time in that event. At the North meet, Don Reel set a new city record with a broad jump of 21 fee t 6 V 2 inches. Don Reel and David Rawlins set a fast pace in the 220 yard dash. TRACK SCORE BOARD Patriots .... 25 Myers Park. 114 West.67 Second Ward .6 Patriots .... 24 Myers Park .... 11314 Catholic. 10 Patriots .... 21 Myers Park.72 West.42 Patriots .... 41 Harding.65 Olympic.15 Patriots.5 South .20 East .41 Olympic.6 Patriots .... 41 North .71 Patriots ... 5 DA Harding.96A Olympic.53 Hunter Huss.11 Wayne Bowman practices to gain record breaking time. Charlie Yandell demonstrates his excellent driving form. 151

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Tennis Team needs experience The success of the 1967 tennis team at Independence must be measured in terms of improvement. Most of those who came out for tennis had had little or no previous experience with the sport. The team was composed entirely of sophomores and juniors, and each member of the team showed real progress over the course of the season. This experience should go far toward the development of a team in 1968 which can compile a better won-lost record. Mike Poole was elected captain of the team. Coach Bill McCachren, Mike Poole, Greg Parker, Tommy Eubanks, Richard Morra, Ronnie Benfield.Bill Tucker, Mike White Mike White is ready for his opponent to re¬ turn the ball. GOLF SCORE BOARD Won. ... 4 Lost .... 1 Tied .... 9 Independent Golf Tournament Patriots. HVi Olympic. 1914 West Charlotte. ... 17 Golfers rank 2nd in tourney The Patriot golf team completed its first season with a 4:1:9 record. Although the team’s record was not as good as was hoped, the team showed promise and a strong desire to win. The team consisted of: Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Bobby Little, Bill Magee, and David Rawlings, with the rest of the boys as alternates. The team was coached by Mr. Joe Coulter. Charlie Yandell, voted most valuable player, scored a total of 15 points for the year. He and Rick Jamison also qualified for the district meet held at Gastonia. Returning lettermen for the 1968 season are Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Bobby Little, and David Rawlins. 150 Coach Joe Coulter, Jerry Adams, Donald Duncan, Robert Huggins, David Rawlins, Bill Magee, Charlie Yandell, Rick Jamison, Paul Tyndell, Bobby Little, Rick Harris

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Coach Pierce, Jimmy Wallace, Dave Morris, Dean Abernathy, Jackie Wallace, John Elliot, Bobby Donaldson, Lou Lagana. FRONT ROW: Richard Taylor, Jimmy Long, Bubba Weedon, Harry Hoover, Don Morgan, Skip Horton, John Hubbell, Sid Hughes, Marshall Rorie, Manager-John Campbell. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Patriots.3 Myers Park.4 Patriots.5 Central Cabarrus . 3 Patriots.8 West Charlotte. . . 2 Patriots .... 10 Second Ward ... 6 Patriots.2 Olympic.1 Patriots.5 West Charlotte. . . 3 Patriots.2 East .0 Patriots.3 Country Day ... 1 Patriots.6 Olympic.2 Patriots .... 12 Country Day. . . . 0 Patriots.5 Second Ward. ... 1 Patriots.0 East .1 Patriots .... 10 Central Cabarrus . 1 Patriots.3 Parkwood.5 Patriots.0 Garinger.1 Patriots .... 10 Parkwood.0 Patriots .... 11 Forest Hills.1 Best of the newest The “best of the newest” was one of the best in 1967, finishing with a 13-4 record. The Patriot baseball team for the first year was blessed with a fine group of ball players. Head coach, Mr. Gary Pierce, commented that the boys had had some very good training. Pitching was one of the strongest points of the Patriot baseball team. The outstanding player award was presented to pitcher and third baseman, Bubba Weedon. The 1968 edition should be a good deal different. Some new faces, a better schedule, 4-A classification, and another good crop of returnees should boost as strong a team if not stronger than the past year. Pre-season drills start early to try and develop perfection. Dave Morris scores a run for the Patriots when the Country Day catcher drops the ball.