Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Mrs. Catherine Skibbe LRC Secretary Miss Martha Smith English 11, SAT; Coach for Debate Team Mr. Herman Triplett Algebra I, II, General Math Mrs. Grace Templeton Model School Coordinator ROTC Students learn facets of modern Military drilling and wearing of the uniform comprise one portion of the course. aerospace Independence was honored this year as one of two Charlotte—Mecklenburg high schools selected to participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Under this program, high school boys ideally undertake a three-year course of study concerning aerospace education. However, since this was our first year, only the participating sophomore cadets will be able to reap the full benefits of the program. Meeting each day in the mezzanine classroom in the gym, the boys were taught by Sgt. Miller and Col. Ball. The cadets added a military flavor to the halls of Independence as they donned their uniforms several times a week for exacting drills. The program has proved to be very successful in challenging Independence boys to military excellence. As assembly was held first semester for the initial selection of cadet officers and appointment of flight sergeants, squad leaders, color bearers and guards. In addition to classroom instruction, teamwork and discipline are stressed.

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Students in French Class acquire a basic conversational vocabulary, placing much emphasis on conversational patterns. Spanish II classes are carried on only in Spanish. The students study dialogues containing the vocabulary and the structure and conjugation of verbs in different tenses. I.H.S. students offered a variety of languages A total of seventeen hours of foreign language instruction are offered daily to students at Independence Senior High. Five teachers comprise the foreign language department, which offers to students a four-year program in French and Spanish, and a three-year program in Latin. Fifth-year studies are expected to be added, as the occasion arises. Eight courses in Spanish, levels 1-4, are offered under Senor Luis Manrique, a native of Lima, Peru, and Senora Ann Brown. Six courses in French, levels 1-4, are offered by Mesdames Irene Clark and Kay Golden. Mrs. Jean Merchant is teaching three levels of Latin this year. Such activities as fiestas, soirees, and Roman banquets enrich foreign-language studies for students through club participation. In Latin I, much emphasis is placed on the study of English derivatives - prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Mrs. Morie Pruden English 12; Declaration Advisor Mr. John Rea World History, Psychology, Sociology, Reading Improvement; Wrestling Coach Mr. Robert Quillen Horticulture, Construction Trades; Photography Club Advisor. Mrs. Lennie Sever Typing I; FBLA Advisor 44

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e Mrs. Doris Weddington English Lab-Team Leader Miss Anne Wheeler Librarian; National Honor Society Advisor Mrs. Agnes Whitesell Chemistry; Red Cross and Chemistry II Clubs Advisor Miss Diane Whitlock English 10 SAT, English 12; Legacy Staff Advisor I W; New portion of academic life is Humanities Students were chosen from the class to present the questions on the Viet Nam situation. Students in Humanities class give their attention to one of the team-teachers. New at Independence, the Humanities Department is composed of only one class this year, but plans for next year will broaden the program to include many classes. This year the class consists of thirty seniors guided by a team of four teachers, one each from the areas of art, music, drama, and social studies. An interdisciplinary approach to learning, student planning, student involvement in cultural activities, and discussion of questions that men have philosophized about through the ages are some features of this program. Independence was chosen this year to represent Charlotte in the CBS Network Broadcast on December 6. Students were chosen from the class to present questions to Under Secretary of State, William Bundy and Senator Thurston Morton. The class worked in groups to decide on the questions they wanted to ask about the situation in Viet Nam. Two other high schools took part intheboardcast representing the cities of New York and Chicago. The other Humanities students wait patiently for the broadcast to begin. 46