West Charlotte High School - Lion Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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I am really shocked. After Vicky Culbertf son is crowned Carrousel Pnncess, Joan Brooks and Patrice Dixon congratulate her. iPhoto by K. Kortj 1 41 ...ML Pretty as a prcture The contestants rush back and forth after each phase of the pageant to change Semor Susan Burton fmds tmme to retouch her makeup before modehng her casual wear iPhoto by K Kort Carrousel 13

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Nervous Anticipation. The five finalist await their impromtu question. While senior Joan Brooks opens hers, seniors Vicky Culbertson, Patrice Dixon, Dawn Ramsey and Linda Shropshire wait ner- vously to answer theirs. iPhoto by K. Korti ouse lights were up as the crowd, filled with anticipa- tion, waited for 17 beauties to walk across the stage in the Car- rousel Pageant. The moment had arrived, contestant number six, senior Vicky Culbertson was announced. Tears filled her eyes as assistant principal Jim Watts placed the crown on her head. I was really shocked be- cause I wasn't going to go out at first, but once things got started I really enjoyed being in it, said Culbertson. At last, sweaty palms and quivering lips were over for the five finalist: seniors Joan Brooks, Culbertson, Patrice Dixon, Dawn Ramsey and Lin- da Shropshire. The girls stood, holding hands as the second and first runners-up were announced, Ramsey and Smiles shine Performing on Broadway Shropshire, respectively. All of the contestants were re- quired to raise money to partici- pate in the pageant. The money went towards the prom, spon- sored bythe Junior Class Coun- cil. The contestant with the most money received the spirit award trophy. Senior Tracy Hafey won the trophy. Rocking Ray of WBT acted as Master of Ceremonies. The judging was based on casual wear, interview, formal wear and the impromptu question. The girls were directed and advised by Latin teacher, Ann Vest and history teacher, Carol Poole. The contestants were given a break between each phase of the pageant. To open the show the Mixed Ensemble sang New York, New York. Fol- lowing the casual wear and the I interview, senior Elizabeth Torchia and junior Mariana Schwartz performed Canzo- na for Viola and Piano. The musical entertainment was continued when Marvin Davenport's band played a se- lection while the judges picked the finalist. The last perfor- mance before the winners were chosen was a routine to On Broadway by the lettergirls. As the house lights went down and the crowd that once filled the auditorium thinned, the 1983 Carrousel Pageant be- came just another memory for the school and the girls who par- ticipated. Shaking and Grooving. The lettergirls: Sylvia Bellinger, Wanda Pegues and Michelle Jett perform to the song On Broadway just before the winner is announced. iPhoto by K. Kortl .5

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-l.... Pardners and Pals. SEC members, seniors Dawn Hand and Walt Reynolds participate in Wednesday's Spirit Week festivities. iPhoto by K. Kortl Splish-Splash! Senior Chris Poindex- ter takes a quick dip in the Key Club's dunking booth, iPhoto by C. Crewsl Knowledge is definitely power to Open Program teacher Betty Seizinger as she man-handles junior Kevin 'tScooter Ligon in an arm-wrestling contest spon- sored by the Latin Club. iPhoto by K. Kortl 14 Spirit Week