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

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FEATURES Junior-Senior Prom unlike any other Last spring, the Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Imperial Ballroom of the Downtowner East. It was a gala occasion, and after eating a steak dinner, everyone waited for the Tiki's to show and play for the dance. Finally, after waiting for a long time, the announcement was made that the Tiki's had ignored the con- tract and were not coming. Every- one went home disappointed. A week later, the Spontanes played for a dance, but it was not the same. 1 1. James Spears lstandingl and Maurice Honeycutt were guests at the Junior-Senior Prom. They chatted while waiting for the band. 2. Mrs. Ruth Hough accompanied her husband, Mr. W. A. Hough to the Junior- Senior. 3. After completing their meal, Dennis Gray and Lavessa Smith sat at their table and talked. 4. Elese Wilson was one of the few that coordinated the Junior-Senior last year. It was her duty to tell the guests that the band was not going to show up. 18

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FEATURES Activities further knowledge, interest During the school year, as well as during the summer vacation, many students have the opportunity to participate in activities that fur- ther their knowledge and interests. Some of these activities depend on the talents of the students. Those interested and talented students who wished to do so, au- ditioned for the Honor Band, a group composed of students from all the schools in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg system who were se- lected by this audition. During the summer, the Rotary Club sponsors a music camp at Wildacres, where the students study music and voice. These stu- dents are chosen for their ability and talent. They also have to audi- tion before they are chosen for this camp. The Civitan Youth Conference at Hendersonville is a human rela- tions conference where students study leadership skills and the im- provement of human relations, It is open to students of any race or faith. 3 1. Students attending the Rotary Music Camp at Wildacres were Phyllis Bumgar- ner, Becky Johnson, Sharon Ratteree, and Michael Johnston. 2. North's Honor Band members were lFront Rowi Bill Mowry, Susan Rogers, fBack Rowl Bobby Bridgman, Ted Barber, and David Canupp. 3. Attending the Civitan conference were lFront Bowl Chris Brown, Brenda Donahue, fBack Rowl Bill Mowry, and Pat Caldwell.

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FEATURES Scholastic ability brings its rewards Each year, rising seniors are given an opportunity to improve themselves or win scholarships through their scholastic ability. From those taking the PSAT- INMSQT, National Merit Scholars are chosen from the upper 270. Also, the National Achievement finalists are chosen from among the blacks taking the test. Teachers at North recommend rising seniors who are exception- ally talented to study in their spe- cial interest areas at Governor's School during the summer. This is held each year. E i 1 S 'KZ-P 3 1. Tom Ed White took advantage of being chosen for Governor's School to further his knowledge in his special interest area, which was music. 2. Having taken the PSATINMSQT, Legena Blue was chosen as a semifinalist in the National Achievement Competition. After a series of interviews and tests the finalists are chosen. 3. Chris Brown was chosen as a National Merit Scholar, while Scott Alexander was given a commendation for his score on the National Merit test. 19