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Page 20 text:
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Cathy Winchester is named Carrousel Princess An evening of fun and suspense are just the words which may be used to describe the Carrousel Beauty Pageant which was held at the schoo l on September 28, 1967. Each contestant modeled a suit or dress and a formal gown, before a panel of judges and a large audience. Cathy Winchester was chosen to represent Independence in the annual Carolina’s Carrousel Parade, which was held in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day. Semi-finalists in the school pageant were Pat Flowe, Pam Rappe, Irene Mullis, and Marcia Clark. Contestants were chosen by a vote taken in senior homerooms. Judges were Mr. Rusty Page of WTVI Channel 36, and Miss Mamie Zillman of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. Mr. Haywood congratulates the newly selected Carrousel Princess. Seconds after the announcement of the winner; feelings of joy and excitement are expressed by Cathy Winchester. Mr. John Phaff, emcee for the pageant, announces the next contestant and her escort. 16
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a year at Independence Junior, William Belk participates in Independence Beanie Week. The cannon is a very important symbol of our school spi rit at Independence The cannon was deconted with green and gold for the Homecoming Dance. Mr. Salom Rizk, immigrant from Syria speaks to the student body on his life in America. Following our football win over Garinger, a rally was held and speeches were given by the coaches.
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Donna Porter is crowned “Miss Patriot of 1968. Homecoming incites many activities Students dance to the music of a live band. The big event for October was Homecoming Week. Many activities took place during this week. Among them were the Homecoming Dance, various pep rallies, an exciting football game, and the voting for a girl to reign as “Miss Patroit 1968.” Donna Porter, who was sponsored by Rick Pharr, was named “Miss Patriot” during the halftime activities of the Homecoming Game. Terry Titshaw, “Miss Patroit 1967”, crowned Donna, and Mr. Haywood presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Donna’s court was made up of the other nominees including: Pat Flowe, first runner-up, Barbara Faires, second runner-up, Pam Rappe, third runner-up, Betsy Capps, fourth runner-up, Nancy Black, Renee Bumgarner, Sheila Cox, Amy Freeman, Cindy Miles, Pat Phifer, Jackie Ross, Linda Stubbs, and Linda Williams. The only qualifications were that the girls be seniors and be sponsored by a senior member of the football team. 17
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