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

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Student Life Hardworking janitors prevent slips and falls by clearing snow off the library steps. As the year progresse s, more oppor- tunities are available for students to broaden their understanding. The ar- rival of the Amigos from Equador and Argentina affected not only the Spanish-speaking hosts, but all the students who came into contact with them. Every smile or broken phrase was translated to mean friendship. The extra vacation days from the generous snow came right after Christmas vacation, but no one com- plained, especially the seniors who are exempt from making them up at the end of the year. Around the mid- dle of the year came the frightening fire in the Student Lounge which smoked the halls and completely de- stroyed the Lounge itself. Everybody missed the fun after school, eating and talking and relaxing with others. A happy note appeared this winter with the exciting basketball season and all the fun it brought. The un- defeated season until the last game of the finals only brings to mind the words “wait ’til next year.’’ The stu- dents showed their gratitude to the team by contributing to buy a trophy. Amigos, Snow, Joyfully, the basketball team holds the first place Western 4A As they arrive at Myers Park, Amigos from South America are Conference trophy high after winning the game over West, eagerly greeted by Mayor Brookshire and the host families. 22

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Three Classes Unite School Activities In the flurry of football, new classes, old acquaintances, and fall, Myers Park beams with enthusiasm. Com- mittees and clubs spring back to life, revitalized by a summer’s rest and fresh leadership. Sophomores join the action and become an integral part of the school. Although they tend to forget the scholastic side of school, the first quarter report cards add a realistic touch and remind them of the primary objective of a Myers Park education. Juniors, spur- red on by this new, invigorating class, use their previous year of ex- perience to productively support school activities. They dependably serve either in leadership roles or on school clubs and committees. The seniors return, if not as ecstatic, at least more aware of the year’s activi- ties. They realize that the major re- sponsibility of failures or successes will fall on them. Together the three classes work to add enthusiasm, ser- vice, and experience into the veins of a campus to create a school. Singing and performing a comedy routine, Bobby Jones entertains in the Talent Show. Mollie Robey adds a happy smile to the cheering routine of the lettergirls. Lively pep rallies during the school day boost the spirit of the team and encourage students to attend the football game that night. Banks Cates and Steve Hawkins play their saxophones with the pep band after school. 21

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Basketball Highlight Winter Season Myers Park and North cheerleaders show friendly spirit for the game and new acquaintances. Bill Hunt distributes materials while Brandon Rogers and Anne Charred and broken soft drink bottles are Sebrell begin preparations for another school-sponsored dance. evidence of the Student Lounge fire. 23