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

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,.-f-f-4 'T 'mfMn W V ,,,-wifff' x -3-1 Na., -g Uh o Ill f Early in the season between class changes, workmen replace the muddy path connecting the Math, Language Arts, and the Student Center buildings with a concrete walkway. In spite of the fact that MP received a tremendous addition to its campus in the recent construction of an auditorium, the school continues to expand. -in ,U Q- ,' t. 73- 1 . , . . . I we hu Q .1 .,-W ... aw .s' f-. ' , r N ,. f -. -. ' 'vs'P.-,.- ---V , ., -P-1-. -Q .. . 4 - 5 . '14rf- his-13 - . . ,I his A .Ty ,fm L., F ., , on .ir .pn - wwf- ' ' V .UQ Unable to find diversion from school activities under the senior tree during lunch, sophomores and juniors seek refuge on the terrace of SC. Student Lounge utilized by students for enjoyable relaxation After watching the student perform the impossible feat of once again cram- ming the locker door shut in spite of the great stacks of paper, mildewed pompoms, old lunches, and the mys- terious three other English books, the visitor watches the student as he con- tinues on his predestined journey to the Student Lounge. Here many stu- dents seem to be studying, in reality they are listening to the gossip that floats around the room. The first glance is enough to see that the Lounge is a refuge, more or less, from the strains of academic frustra- tions. Often a student deep in thought will be seen in a corner. He is the one asking why that particular teacher thought his assignment so important as to make it such great length. lt is the third side of the triangular ques- tion of whether to watch Dr. Kildare, attend Young Life, or study. Perhaps going to the greatest lengths to relieve the anxieties are the senior girls who play musical chairs here during lunch to the ridicule of the senior boys who watch and laugh, thus freeing them- selves momentarily of thoughts of their scholastic work. After seventh and eighth period, students flock to the Student Lounge to purchase various soft drinks,crackers or candies in the snack bar managed by Myers Park students who are paid for their services. Use of the Stu- dent Lounge for relaxation during the three lunch periods is a privilege extended only to seniors. 'M i 8 bf iiu.,,,,,,c..,, H A ,, .,,, X 'V'-' g',,....s . Q 0 w Q -2 S 135' H S 3 1 . W' 0' J , : M- 'I

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x s I lc ,. f f J 1 ,vidin- 5E?'!3 ' 1:3 4: -N ,n-:Huff .,' .r '.-VL, ,W ,,,,,, i - ,,.,-and, . 4 . .'1'uin'- 4 ,ffzmwlw ff' 1-- Lg 5 un! S. MP academic, social life revolve around SC Sometimes seeking unique means, students often make attending the various club meetings held in the Student Center a most difficult task. Quietly leaving the senior tree, two srudents head in the direction of the Student Center, the focus of life at Myers Park High School. The Student Center, known to the stu- dents as SC, has been throughout its thirteen years existence the hub of Myers Park High School. Every student has some direct contact with SC every day, whether it be for educational or social purposes. A visitor approaching Myers Park along Colony Road first must wind around the traffic circle. From this point he sees SC building and, after viewing the other buildings in sight, sees the paral- lelism of their structure. lf it were win- ter, the sight might be one of students deftly creeping up the ice- and snow- covered steps. At any time before school, the students are found pushing and shoving in the foyer and past the trophy case to get to lockers. There is always one with a tense face hurrying to get to the school store before the bell. He is the one who must purchase a parking sticker for which he has sub- stituted a piece of paper with similar dimensions Scotch-taped to the wind- shield. After numerous delays, most students finally reach their lockers.

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Cafeteria in SC is scene of varied activities during lunch J' , , g ,lx , , r , During their lunch period, members of the Key Club help the cheerleaders arouse the students' interest in urg- ln an attempt to sell a pompom, cheerleader Sara ing the Mustangs to Vivisect the Rams in the football game against Harding. These Key Clubbers are dis- Alexander explains to Gary Snook the fine crafts- playing the school spirit so important to the ter:m's confidence in gaining a victory. manship in the making of her pompom, Trained for competency, office assistant Janice Bat- While Bob Cunningham represents a house and Ben Hawfield a tree, Blair Josephs portrays the typically devilish, tey completes one of her assigned duties in filling fun-loving teen-age craze for this novel use of all-purpose tissue paper. Debbie Smith and Sally Seanor observe out an excuse slip for Wayne Caldwell. this humorous skit given in the Student Lounge by inductees of the Honor Society. '--W. . .fy , 15 ,E ' 4 If Q1 S Q 1 , .,......Y......,.-- . f -MWW1 ! X-Q 8