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

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Reflected in Recognized Students close to the cut-off point received Letters of Commendation. Good citizenship, is the determining factor for the recipient of the DAR a vard. Kay Welsh met this and the other qualifications of service, de- pendability, and leadership. Awarded at the end of the year, the honor is presented by a representative of the Charlotte chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Harvard Book Award, presented to Dick Betts, at the end of his jun- ior year, honors a student who has reached high levels of citizenship and scholarship. This award symbolizes the appreciation of the Harvard Book Club to a hard-working scholar. Another honor bestowed on a rising senior boy is the Sewanee Award for Excellence given by the University of the South. During lunch, Tommy Pettus is distracted a moment from his studies in the library. Lee Dukes was given the Sewanee Award for Excellence by the University of the South. Recipient of the Good Citizenship Award, senior Kay Welsh was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In his junior year, Dick Betts merited the Harvard Book Award as a result of his academic ability, citizenship, and service. 29

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Student Life Letter of Commendation Winners: Suzy Whisnant, Ann Foster, Susan Frankfort, Lynn Greeley, Ginger Reeves, Peggy Thompson, Joanna Hill. Impressive Qualities Of all the opportunities available at Myers Park, the most significant is the opportunity to excel. The quali- fied faculty teamed tvith a service- able campus produce opportunities unlimited. The record-breaking na- tional test and scholarship winners confirms the academic excellence of a Myers Park education. By looking over the past years, it is obvious that our school offers the opportunity to excel and many students do. Each year the list of National Mer- it Semi-Finalists at Myers Park grows; this year was no exception. From the results of a national test given in the junior year, semi-final- ists are named. An overwhelmingly large number, fifteen, met the high standards and became semifinalists for the scholarships. Those who came National Merit Finalists. FRONT ROW: Williams, Lobdell, Nelson, Whitton, Holliday, Nicholson, Minnis. SECOND ROW: James, Capel, Heyer, Hawkins, Phillips, Elrod, Betts, Stratton. JV cheerleaders add pep to the games and gain experience for varsity cheerleading. 141 28

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Student Life With the accompaniment of the orchestra, Johnny Snyder skillfully plays his trumpet. Various Awards Honor Exceptional, Students who are admired by their fellow classmates and teachers re- ceive honors for their school services and admirable qualities. Some of these awards are given by popular vote and others are chosen by the faculty, but all recipients are re- sponsible Mustangs who have shown interest in the school. The Junior Class is responsible for choosing a Miss Hi - Miss. Betsy Smith, their selection, went to Win- throp college to compete in the an- nual contest sponsored by the college newspaper, the Johnstonian. The stu- dents named Mr. and Miss Myers Park are the boy and girl who the members of the Senior Class most admire. Considering school service and leadership, the Student Council choses a list of nominees for this award and then allows the seniors to choose those who will represent the ideal Myers Park students. At the annual Thanksgiving Day Pa- rade, Myers Park is represented by a Carousel Princess. Pretty Sally Mil- ler was the student body’s choice this year. Her selection allowed Sally to attend the Carousel Ball and to ride as an Honor Princess on the King and Queen’s float in the parade. Eight well-rounded boys represent our school at Rotary Club meetings each month. These Jr. Rotarians, chosen by Miss Gunter this year, are members of the Senior Class and are worthy of the honor. They are the outstanding boys in their class for their continuous citizenship, leader- ship, and service. The Danforth awards, based on lead- ership, ability, and honor are receiv- ed by a senior boy and girl. On the advice of the administration, the Danforth Foundation makes its pres- entation at Honors and Awards As- sembly at the end of the year. Named as both Mr. and Miss Myers Park and Danforth Award recipients, Kay Welsh and Lee Dukes excel in leadership and service. As Miss Hi-Miss, junior Betsy Smith par- ticipated in contests at Winthrop College. 30