Myers Park High School - Mustang Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Page 27 text:

f evelops journalistic abilities The editorial set-up on the M yerS park staff differed this year from previous years. In former years, there were two editorsg how- ever, this year there was a single Editor-in- Chief who was responsible for all the work done by the staff. Other editors were the Business Managers, Features Editor, and Sports Editor. Three new positions were created: Managing Editor, who arranged the layout of the paperg Copy Editor, who proofread copy, and Assistant Business Manager, who assisted the Business Man- ager. Ten reporters completed the staff. Their job was to report pertinent news stories, write interesting feature articles, and sell ads. Regular columns in the newspaper were Spark Plugs written by Ellen Martin, Stu- dent of the Issue feature, and Sidelines by Caroline Elliot. Candid news concerning different students was related in Spark Plugs and Sidelines. Outstanding Seniors were honored by being selected as Student of the Issue. The sports section kept stu- dents aware of team and individual stand- ings in all sports at Myers Park. Through a course in Journalism, sopho- mores and juniors received training for placement on the newsp-aper staff. journal- ism taught the principles of editing and publishing a high school newspaper. Editor-in-Chief Barbara Dowd and Mr. Sizer, the newspaper advisor, discuss the 'Sparlfs recent mail. The editor is responsible for the arrangement of the paper and for writing most editorials. Reviewing back issues of the newspaper for unusual ideas, Managing Editor Sally Ervin and Features Editor Caroline Elliot compare editions. The position of Managing Editor was created this year. New-ta. mi-grgvhg mf E?.S7'NiGi 15,360 nusmss SU To 5 K .. ,.,. . Proofreaders Diana Cook and Carol Presley check spelling and punctuation in a news story. Barbara Dowd and Caroline Elliot check the lay- out of the 'Spark on the galleys at the printer's shop before the paper goes to press. 23

Page 26 text:

?.Q j Assistant Business Manager Ann Robey and Business Managers Sue Whitley and Suzie Pharr plan the ad section for a 'Spark edition. They planned all ad layouts as well as being responsible for ad sales. ,L ,..,..,i, ,. . Q, r ., ..g.n.-4f-au-Jg..u.. . 'Spark staff By publishing ten issues of the MyerSpark this year, the 'Spark staff enabled students to be aware of the activities at Myers Park and of the achievements of individual stu- dents. The 'Spark sponsored the annual election of a L'il Abner and Daisey Mae for the Sadie Hawkins Dance in April. Mone- tary votes were counted for each candidate and the proceeds placed in the 'Spark treas- ury. The 'Spark also was responsible for the election of a King and Queen of Hearts for the February Valentine's Day Dance. One of the largest issues of the 'Spark came out before the Christmas holidays. Money was raised for the extra-large edition from ads bought by clubs, homerooms, and organiza- tions in the school. Left: Rolfe Kennedy and Sports Editor Bill Crothers trim individual sports pictures. Right: Andrea Whit- field, Copy Editor jackie Stroupe, and Diane Triplett read the copy to cheek for mistakes. Two reporters, Judy Lloyd and Ellen Martin, pre- Typists for the MyerSpark staff work to prepare preliminary copy and that to be turned in to the printer. pare to distribute papers to the homerooms. Freda Rothell, Susan Miller, and Dot Lawing type all stories written by staff members.

Page 28 text:

S! Nancy Dawson leads French Club members in 'Sainte Nuit,' one of many Christmas carols sung at a meeting prior to Christmas holidays. Carols familiarized members with Yule season in France. i l 3 - t French Club. Treasurer Martha Dulin, President Alice Weldon, Inga Nakling prepare posters an- Nancy Manning, Secretary Marian Ellis. nouncing French movies shown in spring. Discussing life in Peru with Amigo are, clockwise, Beverly Brown, Connie Mascho, and Jill Schaeffer. Amigos and MP students found there was much they could learn from each other. 'M 1. 24 ,Q r L-.. ., .......,.....-..... 1 - French lub Through their various clubs the Spanish, French, and Latin students at Myers Park get vivid ideas about ancient Rome and the numerous French- and Spanish-speaking countries. These clubs are designed to com- plement the students' classroom studies. Jean Paul Loevenbruck, an exchange stu- dent from France, was the first speaker for the French Club. Adopting a French orphan headed the clubls program this year. Y AFS student speaks to Spanish Club members about the country and customs of Peruvian people. Spanish Club oflicers. Sitting: Treasurer Knight, President Thompson. Standing: Secretary Long.