Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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

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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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Highlights School Life The climax of the first year at Independence High School came on April 22. 1967 when the first Junior-Senior Prom was held in the mall. With money raised from class dues and the “Miss Independence” pageant, the juniors gave the affair in honor of the first graduating class. Around the theme, “A Green and Gold Ball”, the mall was decorated in those colors in tissue flowers centered around a fountain which was located on the “I” Refreshment tables were covered with green and gold cloths, and decorated with candles and flowers. Tables for eating and relaxed conversation were placed around the balcony and decorated with candles floating in brandy sniffers. At the height of the evening, club presidents, team captains, publication editors, class officers, and Student Council officers were presented in the Grand March in recognition of their achievements during the first year of Independence history. April 22 was an evening of excitement and romance which was thoroughly enjoyed and will be long remembered by all those who attended. The Loonis McGlohon Orchestra provided the music for the prom. Dancing becomes more exciting as the music takes a faster turn. 25