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

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SENIORS SET TRADITIONS; SECOND PRINCIPAL COMES; FACULTY CHANG Seniors in 1951 set the tradition of having underclassmen stand but it has been different when they became seniors. Having the as the seniors marched into assembly. Si nce that time, sopho- underclassmen stand as seniors march in is one of the most mores and juniors complain loudly when they have to stand, jealously guarded privileges. After North had completed its fourth year, Mr. W. A. Hough came as principal. In the years following, students re¬ alized his worth to the school. One of the senior classes honored him by presenting his portrait to the school, where it still hangs in the foyer. The artist was Dayrell Kortheuer. Teachers came and went throughout the years. Their reasons for leaving were nu¬ merous. Three retired during these years; some moved to other places or gave up teaching altogether. Miss Patsy Harmon became Mrs. Dennis Troutman while she was at North. After a few years she resigned to take care of her own child.

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VARIED ACTIVITIES PROVIDE RICH BACKGROUND FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE Parents supported the school thoughout the years. Through the PTA they worked to make North a better school. Famous personages have been the guests of North. After the third symposium, Sandra Wheaton and Kitty Beard talked with Frances Gray Patton, author Good Morning, Miss Dove. Always evident were the school buses. They transported students to and from school each day with an outstanding safety record. Although students sometimes com¬ plained, generally they enjoyed the ride with friends. Exchange students were a part of North’s program. The school has been enriched by students from Germany, Sweden, Argentina, France, and Fin¬ land, among others. Tepu” came to us from Finland.

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Near the close of basketball season, the Civinettes hon¬ ored the parents of the varsity basketball players. Parents were presented to the spectators, small trophies given to the fathers, and a small corsage given each mother. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dickinson proudly received their mementos from Gail Alexander as they were introduced. For students who dared not wear the school colors on Blue-White Day,” a kangaroo court was held and punish¬ ment and fines meted out. Defendants Kent Hefner, David Brannen, and Ken Ballard were brought to justice by Judge Jerry Cranford. Excitement ran rampant when there were even a few flakes of snow falling. Students anticipated leaving school early and having a holiday, or two, if enough snow fell and if it stuck to the ground. Here the snow was beginning to cover the cars as some students were leaving early. Many of the Rebels were talented in one way or another, and several singing groups met and practiced earnestly. They helped furnish entertainment at many school functions. At the Spanish banquet, Larry Greene and Jim Brown helped entertain the guests.