Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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These students represent Independence with honors and awards. BACK LEFT: Tommy Alexander, Charlotte Observer Staffer Award; Garry Derrick, All-State Choral Festival; Karen Thompson, All-State Choral Festival; Kathy Glenn, All-State Choral Festival; Karen Ballard, Nancy K. Bowman Drama Award; Andy Benton, All-State Choral Festival; Dennis Davis, Merit Certificate in Art; Donald Latham, National Merit Letter of Commendation; Becky Matthews, All-State Choral Festival. 2ND ROW: John Higgins, Charlotte Youth Orchestra; Mike White, All-State Choral Festival; Jackie Ross, DAR Award, National Merit Semi-finalist, Wildacres; Cathy Haywood, Charlotte Youth Orchestra; Janice Cranford, Girl’s State. 3RD ROW: Virginia Higgins, All-State Choral Festival; Steve Faires, All-State Choral Festival; Lou Lagana, Wildacres; Bart Menser, Morehead Scholarship Finalist, Wildacres, National Merit Semi-finalist, Charlotte Youth Orchestra. 4TH ROW: Scottie Wilson, Charlotte Youth Orchestra, Participant in the Senate Youth Program, Vice-President of North Carolina State Student Council; Nancy Black, National Merit Letter of Commendation, Wildacres; Hal Smith, Boy’s State. SITTING, LEFT: Becky Young, Art Award; Janet Deason, Merit Certificate in Art; Susan Corriher, Charlotte Youth Orchestra, Governor’s School. NOT PICTURED: Linda Williams, National Merit Semi-Finalist, Katherine Reynolds Scholarship Finalist; State Editor of VICA Publications; Steve Erlandson, Harvard Prize Book Award; Sam Hill, Charlotte Optimist Sportsmanship Award; Nancy Smeltzer, National Merit Letter of Commendation; Jeff McGinnis, Governor’s School, Merit Certificate in Art. Patriots receive honors . . Mr. Andrew P. Haywood was presented the “Outstanding Young Educator Award” by the Mint Hill Jaycees. Mr. Haywood displays his good-nature as he speaks with several students.

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Exchange students come to Independence In just its second year, Independence was honored to have Andre Schuh and Wim Vlasveld as its first exchange students. About fifty Patriots eagerly awaited their arrival at Charlotte’s Douglas Airport in late summer and greeted them royally with signs, cheers, and many introduc¬ tions. Among their varied activities for the year, both were named members of the Student Council and Executive Council. Andre spent his year witn Wayne Mullis’ family. Coming from Luxembourg, he said he found life quite different from that at home, but he really enjoyed living in Charlotte and attend¬ ing Independence. The family of Steve Faires hosted Willem Vlasveld, better know as “Wim”, who hailed from the Netherlands. After sampling American cuisine for a year, he decided that the hamburger was his favorite food by far. Wim enjoys himself at the Christmas Dance. Andre joins office conversation during his period as an office assistant. Wim and Andre were given a get-acquainted party at the home of Steve Faires before school began. Students from Independence came and listened to records as they socialized with the new students. “Exchange students with their American brothers are from left to right, Wayne Mullis, Andre Schuh, Steve Faires, and Wim Vlasveld.” 22

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Students enjoy the variety of refreshments which were provided at the prom. First Junior-Senior i 1 w i v- ill | • £| IF « 1 f ’ School leaders form a circle around the fountain as they are introduced. Grand March participants dance to the music of the Loonis McGlohon Orchestra. 24