Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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.

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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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J.V. Cheerleaders support their team They cheer as they watch the players strive for a victory. The eight junior varsity cheerleaders were chosen early in October by the sophomore class. They began designing their own original uniforms and practicing their cheers after school. After numerous attempts they finally found the green and gold material for their kilts and vests. Vickie Presson was chosen to be head J.V. Cheerleader and Mrs. Lyday served as their advisor. With their usual pep and eagerness, they helped the varsity cheerleaders sell beat ribbons, confetti, and home¬ coming corsages. Because of their own enthusiasm the J.V. P—A—T—R—I—0—T-S led the Independence basketball fans in some rousing cheers. The J.V. players receive support during the game as cheers are led from the bench. The J.V. cheerleaders rush to congratulate the players on their victory over Garinger. 153