North Mecklenburg High School - Viking Yearbook (Huntersville, NC)

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But Time Has Wrought Its Changes .. Mr. Charles Davis, a former teacher at North, and his wife Laura, who now teaches at North, were at the Sophomore reception. Both graduated from North. Page Twelve From Northis doors have gone carefree gradu- ates, entering into fruitful lives in the fields of medicine, farming, teaching, parenthood, business, and many other professions and vocations. Because of the training received at North, manv have be- come leaders in student body government at col- leges and universities. Others have willinglv ac- cepted community responsibilities and have, there- fore, used to advantage their talents and abilities. Always, at North, each vear has produced pro- gress evidenced by building additions, a larger number of teachers, and a curriculum geared to the needs of students to keep up with a moving world. In greater numbers, students are winning scholar- ships and awards, which bring recognition to North. Moreover, a greater number of graduates make their mark in the world, reflecting the good things attained at North . . . scholarship, fellowship, lead- ership, cooperativcness, and other such qualities. Yes, time has wrought its changes. ' Years may dim our recollection, Time its changes bring, Still to thee, our Alma Mater, We shall ever sing. Mrs. Kimbrough, Mr. Blythe, Mr. Gabriel, and Mrs. Elliott are past presidents of North's PTA. Mrs, Barnett is the current president.

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Abbie Leazer and Wayne Grant worked in the shop. Not only were there joyous social events to re- member, but there were other special happenings which were of importance. That first sophomore day will never be forgotten, that lost feeling is still quite vivid. That sinking spirit at the first glance of the achievement tests is remembered, too. Being a junior was something to be proud of, also. It gave one a feeling of importance, a feel- ing of belonging. Many more souvenirs were add- ed in that year. The Rev. A. Leslie Thomp son spoke at the dedication of Mr. Houghis portrait But the most treasured memories were of the senior year-the day rings came, the trip to New York, ordering invitations, marching in cap and gown for baccalaureate exercises, class day, and finally marching up to get that coveted diploma. Oh, but they were all dear memories, to hold, to dream over, and to put away until another day of reminiscing about old friends and old happen- ings. Mr. Ross, Rodney Bostic, Butch Hough, Eugene Brown, john McEver, Wally Bamett, Wayne Ballard and Bill Brotherton. Page Eleven

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Mr. J. W. Wilson worked long and hard to effect the changes that are evident in the schools of Mecklenburg County. Under his guidance much progress has been made in recent years. Administration Advocates Progress Never satisfied but always looking to the future is the Mecklenburg County Board of Education, the local board, and Nortlfs administrative unit. Several years ago there were many high schools in the county, each made up of grades one through twelve. To give the students the opportunity to get a better education, the three upper high school grades were consolidated into three senior high schools, with another added this year. junior high schools composed of grades seven through nine have been planned for each area of the county, also. However, that is not the big- gest step forward that has been taken. In 1961, Charlotte City Schools and Mecklenburg County schools will merge into one system. It is the wish of everyone that this merger will bring the student a better chance to prepare him- self for whatever he wants from life. Poge Thirteen